Maxis Committed to Supporting Communities With Different Needs This Raya

Committed to supporting communities in need through outreach programmes
Distributes food aid to B40 families and school supplies to students
Will bring special digital marketing workshop to people with disabilities

“Festive seasons are special occasions for Maxis to engage with various groups of
Rangkaian

Malaysia
 nationwide. Our outreach programmes take deep root in the lives of the people we serve, and we hope that our humble contribution will have a positive impact on these communities and empower them through digitalisation, no matter their unique and diverse needs,” said Mariam Bevi Batcha, Maxis’ Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.

In conjunction with the Raya festivities, Maxis has rolled out several initiatives to bring cheer to B40 families, students and people with disabilities.

Empowering communities through digital opportunities

In conjunction with its Raya campaign,
Riang Raya Maxis
 in collaboration with Persatuan OKU Sentral, Maxis will also be conducting a special session of its eKelas Usahawan programme for people with disabilities.

Yang Berhormat Senator Datuk Ras Adiba binti Mohd Radzi, Ahli Dewan Negara and President of Persatuan OKU Sentral who was present at the launch of Maxis Raya campaign, said, “PWD are extraordinary and possess different talents, that’s why they are often the early adopters of technology which enables them to do more. It is inspiring to see how we can empower them to expand their income opportunities and achieve new possibilities with the right digital tools. We are happy to be collaborating with Maxis to bring positive impact to this community and ensure that they are not left behind.”

Maxis’
 eKelas Usahawan
 comprises a series of digital workshops with a practical and hands-on approach to equip entrepreneurs with the right digital tools and skills to grow their respective business and expand their income opportunities. Among the modules developed include tips and basic skills on marketing, digital photography, copy writing and planning for marketing and advertising campaigns via online and social media platforms.

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Supporting B40 families and students

Over 150 food boxes were distributed to B40 households in Pasir Mas and Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, who were impacted by floods. In supporting micro-businesses, the food boxes were also packed with assorted Raya cookies that are sold by women entrepreneurs from the same communities, coordinated by Pusat Ekonomi Digital Keluarga Malaysia (PEDi) Kampung Repek, Kelantan.

“I want to thank Maxis for helping families who were impacted by the floods. We are grateful for the aid they provided for the communities in Kampung Tersang, Rantau Panjang, which makes Hari Raya this year even more meaningful,” said Syed Zainal Bin Syed Mamat, a food box beneficiary who is a resident from Kampung Tersang.

Additionally, students from B40 communities received school supplies. A total of 50 students from SMK Padang Garuda in Pahang benefitted, along with information to help them access Maxis’ eKelas programme.

eKelas
 is Maxis’ flagship community programme which provides access to quality education for Primary 4 to Form 5 students through live tutorials, group learning, competitions and digital content that is aligned with the National school syllabus.

Students can register for eKelas for free at
www.ekelas.com.my
 or download the eKelas app on Play Store or Apple Store.


Unprecedented Metaverse Mobile Game MetaCity M’s Second Wave of NFT Land Sales Announced

The Gamamobi world-first open world metaverse game MetaCity M, announced the timing and pricing of its second wave of NFT virtual land sales.

The Era of the Metaverse is Coming – Second Land Release, Land Investor Certificates Announced

The second wave of land NFT pre-sale will officially start at 12:00 PM (GMT +8) on May 10th. A total of 60,000 Planet Titan lots will be released worldwide. Land can be purchased for 0.17 WETH, or 499 USD if paying by credit card.

In “MetaCity M”, each game-owned land is divided into 5 parts. With 12,000 game-owned land, 60,000 Land Investor Certificate NFTs will be sold in blind boxes, for player investment opportunities. Players can purchase these NFTs for 0.04 WETH, or credit card for 99 USD (No gas fee). With a Land Investor Certificate NFT, players can earn in-game ‘Meta Coins’ by profiting from a portion of rent paid on game-retained land and it can also be transferred freely on secondary markets.

The most powerful NFT out, “E-FLASH NFT” features both a real and metaverse car.

In conjunction with the second wave of 60,000 land blind box sales, Gamamobi released a limited number of 20 “E-FLASH NFT”. All players who participate in the second wave of land purchases by picking up a land box will have a chance to win the “E-FLASH NFT”. Winners get to take home an E-FLASH metaverse electric car and a real-life Tesla Model 3.

Purchase land in the second wave to be join the whitelist of players due to receive limited-edition in-game model props

After purchasing land during the second wave of pre-sales, players have the opportunity to become the neighbor of MetaCity M global model. The best part is, by buying land in the second wave of MetaCity M’s land pre-sales, you will get a chance to receive two limited edition model themed items in two months! The purchase right of the limited-edition item ‘Global model’s Holographic Music Decoration’– and an exclusive ‘indoor poster’ will be given to players free by airdrop.

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《MetaCity M》Website：
https://metacitym.com/
《MetaCity M》NFT Land Sales：
https://www.metacitym.com/landevent
《MetaCity M》Discord：
https://discord.gg/JEFGR2FRt9
《MetaCity M》Twitter：
https://twitter.com/MetaCity_M
《MetaCity M》Facebook：
https://www.facebook.com/mcm.gamamobi/
《MetaCity M》instagram：
https://www.instagram.com/metacitym/


The Missing Puzzle Piece To Your Very Own Home Cinema

When you think about the cinema, there are several things that pop into your head: the big screen, the surround sound, comfy cushions, dimmed lights and the buttery smell of popcorn. Watching a movie in the cinema compared to at home is a whole different and sought-after experience in itself.

Now, imagine being able to enjoy a cinematic experience every single time you turn on your television (TV) at home. Hisense 4K 100-inch Smart Laser TV 100L5F is geared up and fully equipped to provide you this luxury experience of your very own home cinema.

Here are the TOP 4 reasons
Hisense 4K 100-inch Smart Laser TV 100L5F
 makes for an excellent Home Cinema:

No More Eye Discomfort

While indulging in a movie, you would want to avoid any degree of discomfort, which is why even with a mega screen the Hisense 100-inch

Laser TV screen features reflective images instead of images directed to your eyes that would cause eyestrain. Therefore, you need not worry about any eye discomfort even when watching shows for long periods of time. It was certified from TUV Rheinland for low blue light test. There is nearly zero harmful blue light that causes viewers discomfort of eyes from prolonged viewing of TV.

Cinematic Technology At Your Home

To get that true cinematic feel from the comfort of your home, the Hisense 4K 100-inch Smart Laser TV 100L5F adopts advanced technology that is only seen on cinema screens to provide the kind of laser focused detail and bright visuals that are normally seen on cinema screens.

At the movies we usually anticipate those vibrant colours and immersive viewing which displays the motion pictures just as it is in real life. Being able to transport yourself into the reality of the movie takes your movie experience to another level, that’s why the Hisense 100-inch Laser TV High Dynamic Range (HDR) which creates stunning visuals with great depth and intricate detail.
What’s more, the pure colour adopted by the Hisense 100-inch Laser TV shows true-to-life picture with its laser light source. The X-FUSION Laser light ensures the images covey natural colours with high purity and saturation for an enhanced viewing and cinematic experience.

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A home cinema doesn’t have to be a room only for watching movies and shows, but it can also be a makeshift gaming den. With the MEMC technology used in the Hisense 100-inch Laser TV with a microsecond-level processor response time, the images portrayed by the 100-inch Laser TV have a motion rate of 10-times faster than usual TV’s making it ideal for fast-paced action gaming.

Surround Sound That Captures The Movie Perfectly

Imagine being so immersed in a movie that even the surround sound is filled with sound from the movie, where you can hear it from all corners of the room, even above you. To make this a possibility, the Hisense 4K 100-inch Smart Laser TV 100L5F acquired superior audio technology, Dolby Atmos Audio, embedded with 30W of audio performance. Not only is the sound coming from all parts of your surroundings, you will feel like you’re living in the movie.

All-In-One Entertainment Center

For an extensive and user-friendly entertainment experience, the VIDAA U4 provides convenient access to over 200 global and 60 regional apps such as Netflix, YouTube and more. So you don’t have to settle for just movies, you can also stream your favourite videos and shows on various applications.
All you need now is some comfy cushions and some sweet & salty buttery popcorn with your Hisense 4K 100-inch Smart Laser TV 100L5F and you’re all set for endless hours of cinematic viewing. For more information on the Hisense 100-inch Laser TV check out
https://www.hisense.com.my/product/4k-smart-laser-tv-100l5f/
 and on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IASf9cHqFOs


Creating New Adventures With Canon On National Camera Day

For the fifth consecutive year, Canon Marketing Malaysia (“Canon”) will continue promoting the love for photography in conjunction with National Camera Day. The annual celebration, which falls on 29 June is observed to commemorate the existence of cameras and the benefits to society.
This year, from 27 May to 24 June, Canon invites the public to expand the possibilities of creative expression through the National Camera Day Video Contest. Photography and videography enthusiasts will be able to put their creative and storytelling capabilities to the test by creating short videos of the adventure through their lens.
To take part in this contest, firstly follow @CanonMalaysia on Instagram. Next, upload a 1-minute video captured using your Canon cameras, including a time-lapse. Post the video on the Instagram feed or reels and tag @CanonMalaysia and @ytlhotels together with the #CanonMalaysia, #VideoBetterWithCanon and #CanonMYNCD2022. Finally, make sure your Instagram account is set to public to enable tracking.

Winners stand a chance to win attractive prizes such as a 3D2N stay at Pangkor Laut Resort’s Sea Villa worth RM 4,640, a Canon PowerShot PICK camera worth RM 1,969 and a 2D1N stay at JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur worth RM708.

The public can look forward to a series of expert videography tips to get everyone geared up for the contest.This includes tips from Canon’s product specialist and content creators.

“A picture says a thousand words and can remind us of the best moments of our lives. With borders reopening this year, everyone is excited to get out and start creating new memories for themselves and live their life to the fullest. Through the celebration of National Camera Day, we hope that Malaysians will be able to create and capture more memorable moments that transcend time. The importance of cameras and photography in our lives cannot be understated and we are eager to see the incredible things that people will be creating in the future,” said Hunter Zhang, Director of the Imaging Communications Business (ICB) Division at Canon Marketing Malaysia

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For more details on the upcoming National Camera Day campaign, like
Canon Malaysia’s Facebook page
 and follow Canon Malaysia’s Instagram page (
@canonmalaysia
).


Get a Pair of Brand New Enco Buds and a Reno Bag When You Purchase The Oppo Reno7

OPPO is offering up to RM 467 worth of free gifts when you purchase the Portrait Expert, Reno7 during OPPO’s May Madness Sale from 13 – 31 May!

MY OPPO members will enjoy additional privileges worth up to RM 199, including 7 days of Viu premium subscription, RM 100 cash voucher from Carlo Rino, and 15% off access to Plaza Premium Lounge.

Launched earlier this year, the OPPO Reno7 Series 5G’s new and improved array of camera features allowing users to capture the perfect portrait with a single touch. DSLR-like photos and videos on a mobile device are now possible thanks to features such as Portrait Mode, Bokeh Flare Portrait Video, and more.

Packing additional hardware, the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G offers Dual-Flagship Portrait Camera System thanks to the IMX709 and IMX 706, enabling users to elevate their mobile photography further, even under low lighting conditions.

The deals apply to Reno7 purchases made on My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, E-comm partners and our Chain-store partners. For more information on the May Madness sale, visit
https://www.oppo.com/my/store/contents/event/OPPOReno75GMayMadnessSales/
.

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Over Ten Years of R&D in Imaging Unveils New Era of Computational Video with OPPO Find X5 Pro and MariSilicon X

The OPPO Find X5 Pro is the result of a decade of research and development in mobile camera systems. It started in the early days of computer vision algorithm experiments, breaking from the traditional model to work out how a phone camera should “think”.

2014 brought us pixel binning technology, where multiple sensor pixels are combined for better images in low light, while a demosaic technique is used to improve sharpness during the day. From 2014 to 2018 we saw the rise of OIS and computational photography that make capturing crystal-clear night photos not just possible but easy.

OPPO’s Find X5 Pro collates this knowledge and takes it to the next level with a particular focus on low-light video, where each frame has detail, clarity and dynamic range compared with a still night mode photo.

However, to get here, OPPO had to solve a bottleneck issue it found in 2019, by which time OPPO phones used techniques like advanced AI noise reduction, multi-exposure night shooting and facial recognition.

These demand a lot of processes to be executed instantaneously, causing a spike in power consumption. The ultimate solution is also the key to the OPPO Find X5 Pro’s paradigm-shifting photographic power: OPPO MariSilicon X.

This is a self-developed core imaging NPU designed with a laser focus on computational and AI photography workloads. It unlocks the processing power required for the OPPO Find X5 Pro’s next-generation imaging capabilities.

4K Ultra Night Video

Computational video is the new battleground for phone cameras. OPPO phones have made huge leaps in low-light photo performance in the last four years, but video introduces a fresh set of challenges.

A phone can spend several seconds capturing and collating the data for a single still image. But the OPPO Find X5 Pro needs to generate 30 or 60 images per second for video, handling up to three billion pixels of information every second.

The scale of the challenge is immense, necessitating the paradigm-shifting power of MariSilicon X, capable of up to 18 trillion operations per second.

4K Ultra Night Video is the key demonstration of this power in action. It offers low-light video with dynamic range and detail compared with the OPPO Find X5 Pro’s night photos, bringing light to darkness and restoring subtle gradations that are so often lost.

How? The OPPO Find X5 Pro’s 4K Ultra Night Video employs a combination of AINR, artificial intelligence noise reduction, and 3DNR to maximize the detail and dynamic range of your videos. 3DNR reaches beyond traditional techniques, comparing subsequent frames to best represent the motion of the real world.

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DOL-HDR also lets the OPPO Find X5 Pro capture two frames concurrently, for real-time HDR imaging free of ghosting. The power of OPPO’s MariSilicon X imaging NPU has made the impossible possible.

Ultra Night Pro

The OPPO Find X5 Pro also brings revolutionary upgrades to further improve the low-light stills photography performance established by the multi award-winning OPPO Find X3 Pro.

It debuts OPPO’s SLR-level 5-axis OIS, where both lens and sensor elements can compensate for moments in your hand, allowing for flawless image capturing.

In action, the OPPO Find X5 Pro generates pristine low-light pictures almost three times as quickly as the previous generation of OPPO flagship phones. What you don’t see is the bustling hive of activity that occurs behind the scenes. The OPPO Find X5 Pro camera creates photos out of multiple exposures, like an oil painter building up a masterwork using layer upon layer of fine glazes.

Ultra HDR Photography and video

Night photography and video are proving grounds for the OPPO Find X5 Pro camera. The dream of being able to capture not just stills, but also great video, in any situation has been realized.

However, some of the same techniques are a crucial component in a host of other situations.

Picture a bright sunset. The rich and brilliant oranges and reds of the sky sit in stark contrast to the dark foreground. A lesser phone might leave these foreground elements draped in shadow, but the MariSilicon X’s HDR fusion algorithm allows for up to 20 stops of dynamic range.

It brings out every fine detail without leaving the sky washed out, threatening to obliterate the swathes of colour that come to define every great sunset image. OPPO’s Find X5 Pro is ready to capture these moments, where the sky seems alight with colour, cascading off the contours of each cloud.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro can achieve the same effect when shooting a 4K video too thanks to DOL-HDR, constructing high dynamic range footage free of ghosting artifacts even when your subject is in motion.

OPPO’s Find X5 Pro represents a generational leap for the hardware and software in phone cameras. It brings renewed creative control and a paradigm shift in low-light video.

At long last, the OPPO Find X5 Pro will be arriving in the Malaysian market soon! Keep up to date with the latest news from OPPO by registering your interest at
https://www.oppo.com/my/events/find-x5-series-launch/
.


New Fujitsu Notebook LIFEBOOK Models Designed for the Hybrid Workplace

Fujitsu has introduced a brand-new notebook portfolio for today’s post-pandemic hybrid work lifestyles. The updated range is spearheaded by a new, lightweight LIFEBOOK U7 Series featuring ultra-light magnesium casing.

Secure Mobile Office Companion

Available in wide range of sizes, Fujitsu newly introduces the LIFEBOOK U7312 with its new slim and stylish ultra-mobile chassis, based on the 12
th
 generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, is made for business professionals. With its 13.3-inch screen, light weight of 1.05 kg, Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, it provides excellent mobility and portability. Ergonomic viewing is guaranteed along with outstanding security.

Convenience and connectivity

For convenience in hot-desking environments, the latest LIFEBOOK models use the same port replicator for both U7 and E5 Series to provide instant connections to peripherals. There are connectivity options for every environment onboard, from Wi-Fi 6E and 5G WWAN networks.

Enterprise security features as standard

Biometric access options include Infrared Camera for face recognition, and fingerprint recognition or Fujitsu’s PalmSecure™ palm vein biometric security. The notebooks also offer a privacy camera shutter. An ePrivacy filter to shield content from prying eyes is also available for selected models.

Powerful and modern business device

The latest generation LIFEBOOK E5 models are more svelte than the popular predecessor models – with a smaller footprint and a new slimmed-down profile – just 19.9mm for the 14″ version and 20.1mm for the 15″, in comparison to the previous generation’s 23.9mm. While the weight of the LIFEBOOK E5 models has decreased by up to 25 percent the battery capacity has increased, enabling worry-free all-day runtime.

Rüdiger Landto, Senior Director Global CCD Business at Fujitsu, comments: “The whole range of LIFEBOOK models standardizes the inclusion of enterprise-class security features to make logging in easy while keeping data secure. What’s more, they are available at a very competitive price.”

In addition to the new LIFEBOOK U7 and E5 Series, Fujitsu is introducing the premium LIFEBOOK U9312, and its tablet counterpart, the LIFEBOOK U9312X, to continually deliver uncompromised user experiences.

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Pricing and availability

The LIFEBOOK E5, U7, and U9 series are available in selected countries in Asia, please contact Fujitsu for more details.

Learn More:
www.fujitsu.com/lifebook-ap


Total Number of DDoS Attacks Fell 13% in 2021 Over 2020 According to Nexusguard

DDoS Maximum Attack Size Nearly Tripled in 2021 over 2020

The total number of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks fell 13% in 2021 over 2020, but were still well above pre-pandemic levels, according to
Nexusguard
 researchers in the recently released
DDoS Statistical Report for 2021
. Additionally, while the average attack size fell by 50% over 2021, the maximum attack size nearly tripled, growing 297% over the same period.

The top three DDoS attack vectors in 2021 were UDP (user datagram protocol) attacks, DNS (domain name system) amplification attacks, and TCP (transmission control protocol) acknowledgment attacks.

UDP attacks were still the most common form of DDoS attack, even though they accounted for a smaller percentage of attacks this year, falling from 59.9% in 2020 to 39.1% in 2021. UDP attacks can quickly overwhelm the defenses of unsuspecting targets, and they frequently serve as a smokescreen to mask other malicious activities such as efforts to compromise personal identifiable information (PII) or the execution of malware or remote codes.

DNS amplification attacks were the second most common, even though they, too, account for a smaller percentage of total attacks than they did 12 months ago, declining from 14.2% in 2020 to 10.4% in 2021. A DNS amplification attack occurs when UDP packets with spoofed target IP addresses are sent to a publicly accessible DNS server.

Each UDP packet makes a request to a DNS resolver, often sending an “ANY” request in order to receive a large number of responses. Attempting to respond, DNS resolvers send a large response to the target’s spoofed IP address. The target thus receives an enormous amount of responses from the surrounding network infrastructure, resulting in a DDoS attack.

TCP acknowledgment (ACK) attacks, on the other hand, accounted for a larger share of total attacks, rising to become the third most common form in 2022. In 2021, TCP ACK attacks accounted for 3.7%, which rose to 9.7%. In these kinds of attacks, a large quantity of ACK packets with spoofed IP addresses are sent to the victim server, forcing it to process each ACK packet it receives, rendering the server unreachable by legitimate requests.

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“While the number and average size of DDoS attacks fell in 2021 over 2020, the threat level is still very high when compared to pre-pandemic levels,” said Juniman Kasman, chief technology officer of Nexusguard. “Attack vectors are also in flux, because while UDP attacks are still the most common, TCP ACK, which can exponentially amplify the effect of a DDoS event with a small amount of traffic, rose significantly. Organizations need to be prepared to deal with a wide array of vectors — DDoS remains a persistent, elevated threat.”

Read Nexusguard’s
DDoS Statistical Report for 2021
 for more information on attack vectors, stats and trends based on data gathered from CSPs, honeypots, botnet scanning and research on traffic moving between attackers and their targets.


OPPO Celebrates 2 Million My OPPO Members with Giveaways Worth Up to RM150,000

Members’ Day will be held from 16
th
 May to 18
th
 May only!
Golden opportunity to get the OPPO A96 Series, Reno 7 Series and IoT products at an exclusive price.

Been hoping to get yourself an OPPO product but wishing for more deals and offers? Now is your chance to pamper yourself with free phones, vouchers, and discounts you deserve after the hectic festive season as OPPO is celebrating their 2 million members’ milestone this coming 16
th
(Monday) to 18
th
 May (Wednesday)!

As always, what’s a Members’ Day without having a giveaway? The “My OPPO 2m Members Celebration Giveaway” is here to offer prizes worth up to RM150,000! This includes one (1) unit of the OPPO Reno7, twenty (20) units of RM200 Touch ‘n Go Reload Pins, twenty (20) units of RM100 Klook Vouchers, two hundred (200) units of Wah Chan 999.9 Fine Gold Angpows, two hundred (200) units of KFC Self-Collect E-vouchers, 2000 Reward Points, 200 Reward Points and 20 Reward Points.

All you have to do is:

Step 1 : Login to your My OPPO App.
Step 2 : Click into the “My OPPO 2m Member Celebration Giveaway” under “Activities”.
Step 3 : Click “GO” to join the Giveaway by utilizing two hundred (200) Reward Points.

Not only that, OPPO is also rewarding their members with Baskin Robbins vouchers and reward points. Click into the “My OPPO 2m Member Celebration Reward” under “Activities” and utilize 200 Reward Points to redeem an RM1 Baskin Robbins Single Junior Scoop Voucher! At the same time, members will be able to redeem 500 Reward Points by clicking into the “My OPPO 2m Member Celebration Points Reward” section.

For offline purchases, members are entitled to redeem an RM50 promo code for the A96 or an RM100 promo code for the Reno7 Series on the My OPPO App. Besides that, members are also entitled to redeem an RM89 voucher for the Enco Buds (RP: RM159) or an RM99 voucher for the OPPO Band (RP:159). The promo codes are applicable for all OPPO Brand Stores.

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For online purchases, members are entitled to redeem RM50, RM100 or RM150 vouchers on the My OPPO App. The voucher is applicable when making any purchases at the OPPO Online Store.

Lastly, in order to help customers better protect their devices, OPPO is giving out an extra 20% discount when customers are purchasing the OPPO Care Protection Plan!

Mark your calendars for this massive My OPPO Members’ Day – you would not want to miss out! For more information regarding My OPPO 2m Members’ Day, kindly visit

here
.

Terms and conditions apply.


OPPO Enco X2 is Now Available in Malaysia to Redefine True Wireless Earphone Standards

OPPO Malaysia today announced the latest acoustic wireless earphones – OPPO Enco X2 True Wireless Earphones – which is now available in Malaysia! With an emphasis on delivering studio-quality audio, not only does the OPPO Enco X2 True Wireless Earphones feature the Super Dynamic Balance Enhanced Engine (SuperDBEE) acoustic system co-developed with Nordic audio giant Dynaudio, it also comes with a Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification and the brand-new Low Latency High-Definition Audio Codec (LHDC) 4.0.

Built with an Ultra-wide Frequency Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) solution, the OPPO Enco X2 balances impressive noise cancellation abilities and delivers pristine sound, setting a new benchmark for flagship audio quality. Along with user-oriented details and an innovative acoustic technology, the OPPO Enco X2 aims to drive the true wireless industry to the new world of Hi-Fi-quality audio and provide users with an excellent music listening experience.

SuperDBEE: Made for Hi-Fi-like Audio

The OPPO Enco X2 features the SuperDBEE acoustic system co-developed with Nordic audio giant Dynaudio, where Dynaudio’s high-end stereo technology was instilled into the OPPO Enco X2’s speaker unit to create the impressive SuperDBEE acoustic system.

With coaxial dual drivers, the system delivers smooth and natural audio for the user’s listening pleasure. Unlike its predecessor, the 0.0095mm thin bass unit of this coaxial system adopts an ultra-transient low-distortion ultrasonic vibration system that is used in conjunction with a golden solvent-cast liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) diaphragm and high-precision 0.033mm DCAA voice coils.

Compared to the OPPO Enco X, this industry-leading build is 31% lighter, with the LCP diaphragm delivering instantaneous transient response and super-low distortions for an authentic, high-quality listening experience.

As for the treble unit, it continues OPPO’s signature planar diaphragm and features the Absolute Center Quad-Magnet Planar Tweeter. Compared to its previous generation, not only does the tweeter ensure the earphones a 100% wider frequency range that can reach up to 40kHz, but it can also deliver a higher-resolution treble performance for clearer and better audios. You might even hear new acoustic details on the OPPO Enco X2 while listening to your favorite album.

High-quality audio requires a high-performance digital to analog converter, also known as DAC. The OPPO Enco X2 has re-optimized the circuit structure of the DAC chip in the System-On-Chip (SOC) while also adopting a higher-quality audio inductor. These enhancements have given the earphones a 25% increase in audio thrust, so users can get ready to be simply absorbed into the seething quality of each track.

When paired with the OPPO Find X5 series, OPPO Enco X2 users can also enjoy end-to-end high-resolution transmissions, certified by Hi-Res Audio Wireless. The earphones also support the all-new LHDC 4.0 transmission protocol, a protocol that guarantees wireless audio transmission speeds and its information volume, which in turn allows users to enjoy a near-lossless wireless experience that’s comparable to wired Hi-Fi headphones.

The OPPO Enco X2 also features Golden Sound, a culmination of two years’ worth of innovation and research. Golden Sound Boost integrates loss compensation, ear canal structure data, and personalized listening all in one. With just a five-minute test, the smart algorithm will create a model of the user’s ear canal, which helps to ensure OPPO Enco X2’s ability to deliver a recording studio-like audio effect. You don’t need to be an audiophile to appreciate next-level audio quality.

From the SuperDBEE acoustic system co-developed with Dynaudio to a newly optimized DAC circuit noise cancellation structure to hi-res transmissions—with its layers upon layers of optimizations and enhancements, the OPPO Enco X2 delivers a studio-grade audio experience that may just become the industry’s first step in creating true wireless earphones with exquisite, Hi-Fi-levels of audio.

New breakthroughs: Voice-cancelling True Wireless Noise Cancellation

Built with a triple-core ANC chip that supports dual-mic ANC, each of the OPPO Enco X2 earphones features two high-signal-noise-ratio microphones that are rarely used in the industry. Capable of delivering an ANC depth that can reach 45dB and an ANC frequency range of up to 4000Hz, the OPPO Enco X2 can easily and effectively cancel out unwanted human voices, which traditional earphones often have found hard to process.

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And on top of the OPPO Enco X2’s triple-mic system is the bone conduction microphone. It utilizes a bone voiceprint AI call noise reduction algorithm to identify and enhance the voice of the user, ensuring the user’s voice will always be heard in calls.

OPPO has also collected actual usage data and conducted thousands of in-ear testing to create the Personalized ANC technology.

With the help of the collected data, the OPPO Enco X2 can tailor the noise control curve to each user’s ear canal structure, making Personalized ANC truly personal. And to tackle the wind noise problem commonly faced by true wireless earphones, the OPPO Enco X2 has installed a specially designed windproof wire mesh. There are no holes at the front of the curved wire mesh, which can efficiently reduce drag coefficient and effectively block wind while allowing audio to go through.

Coupled with the windproof air duct structure and the wind noise control algorithm, wind noise can be effectively controlled, so users can listen to Hi-Fi-quality audio even in the great outdoors. The OPPO Enco X2 also inherits adaptive ANC, a much-loved feature from the previous generation. Adaptive ANC can instantly change noise cancellation levels based on the user’s noise environment and usage. Whether it’s at-home entertainment or outdoor enjoyment, adaptive ANC will cover every user’s noise cancellation needs.

Extensive Upgrades for a Versatile Flagship Performance

As OPPO’s flagship acoustic product, the OPPO Enco X2 has undergone substantial user-centric enhancements worthy of the flagship title. From the extra-long battery life to binaural Bluetooth 5.2 to optimized wear comfort, it’s all a reflection of OPPO’s meticulous efforts in ensuring a user-first experience.

The OPPO Enco X2 supports ultra-fast charging and convenient Qi wireless charging. When paired with the charging case, the earphones can last up to 40 hours. Coupled with fast charging, a 5-minute charge can deliver 2 hours of music playback. Users can listen to their favorite playlist on their commute with just a quick 5-minute charge before leaving for work.

The OPPO Enco X2 also features automatic device audio switching. When the earphones are connected to both your phone and your smartwatch and a call is coming through, the earphones will automatically connect to the phone, allowing users to answer phone calls without having to take their phone out. Switching between multiple devices is now seamless as the Enco X2 earbuds will automatically identify your audio source and switch to that device, whether it’s Android, iOS, or Windows.

In terms of design, OPPO has been relentlessly continuing its research in ergonomic designs, and this effort has allowed the OPPO Enco X2 to reach a light, comfortable weight of just 4.7g. The OPPO Enco X2’s sleek, the streamlined design comes in Black and White, and features an industry-leading NCVM coating that gives the earphones and its charging case a delicate, porcelain-like feel.

The earphones are also IP54 rated dustproof and waterproof, and are made with antibacterial and anti-earwax ear tips to help inhibit the growth of bacteria stemming from long periods of wear. OPPO Enco X2 is the industry’s first TWS earbuds that support binaural recording, which offer a natural, crisp, and true-to-life audio recording experience made possible with innovative audio recording and processing technologies powered by Dolby Audio.

The OPPO Enco X2 has made a statement on whether true wireless noise-canceling earphones can achieve Hi-Fi-quality audio—and the answer is yes. Not only has it redefined the benchmark standard for true wireless earphones, but it is also pushing its competition to do more, to do better.

The OPPO Enco X2 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones come in two colors, including White and Black, at a Recommended Retail Price (RRP) of RM799.

Customers can purchase OPPO Enco X2 at all My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, OPPO Authorized Dealers, OPPO Authorised Online Store, Chain Store Partners and E-comm partners such as Shopee and Lazada.For more information on OPPO Enco X2, please visit
https://www.oppo.com/my/accessories/oppo-enco-x2/
.


OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G Debuts in Malaysia with a Powerful Imaging NPU, MariSilicon X

The OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G features OPPO’s first self-developed MariSilicon X, an Imaging NPU dedicated to bringing more details and colour vibrancy in 4k Ultra night video, ultra HDR video and photo-taking capabilities.
The device also premiers its SLR Level Five-axis OIS stabilisation for the first time, enabling users to shoot perfect shots on the move.
Pre-order the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G from 18
th
 to 27
th
 May 2022 and be entitled to receive freebies worth RM1,397 to RM1,726

OPPO Malaysia today announced the arrival of its latest flagship smartphone, the Find X5 Pro 5G to local shores. It is the latest addition to the esteemed and premium Find X Series, focused on boosting camera capabilities in a sleek and fashionable yet sturdy package.

The improvements to the phone this year come largely from the debut of OPPO’s very own Imaging NPU, the MariSilicon X, which enables 4K Ultra Night Video through Sony’s IMX766 flagship sensors and Hasselblad’s Natural Colour Calibration. It is also helped by the latest-generation, multicore Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 processor, offering 30% higher performance, and 25% more power efficiency than the previous generation, in addition to enhanced AI capabilities.

Further upgrades in the camera department include SLR Level Five-axis Optical Image stabilisation to ensure greater stability when recording videos. These are just some of the major features housed in the gorgeous Nanometer microcrystalline ceramic back panel that comes in both Ceramic White and Glaze Black, providing a premium experience in the palm of your hands.

4K Ultra Night Video and Photography Capabilities

As smartphone technology improves year after year with every single new iteration, new boundaries are being pushed to provide users with cutting-edge technology. One particular department in smartphone tech that has seen great improvement over the years is the camera.

To this end, OPPO has pushed smartphone photography boundaries to the next level by developing its very own Imaging NPU, the MariSilicon X, that enables users to shoot better 4K Ultra Night Videos and take high-quality night shots effortlessly.

Based on a 6nm process, the MariSilicon X delivers not only the most powerful AI computing power on a smartphone but also an advanced AI noise reduction (AINR) algorithm designed by OPPO’s Research Institute, producing overall sharper and crisper photos. Paired with Sony’s advanced 50MP IMX766 flagship sensors, with a sensor size of 1/1.56”, 2um large pixel size after binning, the wide and ultra-wide rear cameras are able to take superior night shots.

This time, OPPO also debuts the first-of-its-kind SLR Level Five-axis OIS system paired with proprietary algorithms to help improve picture and video taking capabilities by countering hand movements, reducing noise and sharpening scenes with every use.

Not forgetting the ever-important front-facing camera, OPPO has worked closely with Sony to customize an IMX766 sensor that when paired with the processing power of the MariSilicon X, results in selfies showing more texture and accurate colour reproduction even under challenging light conditions. The camera app’s Pro mode also features Hasselblad Natural Colour Calibration, featuring creative Master Style filters for some added style to mobile photography.

Designed to Feel Premium in the Hand

With top-of-the-line features comes only the best in smartphone design as the Find X5 Pro 5G embodies the premium feel with its ultra-hard true ceramic back available in both Ceramic White and Glaze Black. Twice as strong as conventional glass, the ceramic back also boasts superior heat dissipation and is splash, water, and dust resistant with an IP68 rating.

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Mobile Photography Done Right

OPPO’s dedication to truly improving mobile photography has not gone unnoticed, as one of the most successful Malaysian broadcasters, Owen Yap, has been a user of the Find X Series, dating back to the Find X3 Pro.

“I’m really thrilled to witness the advancements that the smartphone industry has made in the past few years with its cameras. It’s truly amazing to see that a handheld device can hold such capabilities and processing power. OPPO has done a brilliant job here, as the MariSilicon X helps produce clearer, crisper and more colour accurate photos and videos than I have experienced in most other smartphones I have used. I believe OPPO is on the right track and will continue to strive to improve this great experience,” said Owen Yap, TV Newscaster.

Pre-Orders Last Till 27 May with Up to RM1,726 Worth of Freebies on the Line!

From now till 27

May, fans will be able to pre-order the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G and be entitled to receive freebies worth up to RM1,397 consisting of OPPO Enco X2 worth RM799, 1 Year Screen Protection worth RM399, 1 Year Extended Warranty worth RM199, and enjoy privileges via MY OPPO App upon signing up.

Customers will also get additional gifts, comprising a Kevlar phone Case worth RM129, a T&G Reload Pin worth RM100 and a Gift Voucher worth RM100, bringing the total value of the freebies to RM 1,726, if they purchase the OPPO Find X5 Pro from the
OPPO official website
,
Shopee
, or
Lazada
.

You may do so by hurrying to your nearest participating OPPO Brands store or by visiting
https://www.oppo.com/my/store/contents/event/promotion/oppo-find-x5-pro-launch-terms-and-conditions/
 for more info.

Premium Smartphone Enjoys Premium Service

In addition to the freebies, the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G also comes with OPPO Premium Service, where users are able to enjoy 7 main benefits. Firstly, OPPO offers free Courier Send-in Service where customers can enjoy the repair service through the OPPO official website or MY OPPO APP.

In addition, OPPO provides a 24-hours Exclusive Hotline via service hotline at 1-800-81-7666 where users get to enjoy prioritized service through the Premium Lane at My OPPO Space with their exclusive engineer, the Find Master. For Pre-order customers, OPPO also provides OPPO Care Warranty Protection Plan where customers are entitled to get 1-year Free Screen Damage Protection Plan and Extended Warranty. Moreover, travel with an OPPO phone is worry-free because International Warranty is available worldwide.

On top of that, Find X5 Pro 5G users can enjoy a Repair Collection Service whereby users can just call 019-9623 412 and a door-to-door pick-up and delivery service will be at your disposal. This benefit is applicable twice within the first year for Find X5 Pro 5G; other users of the Find series can also enjoy one free delivery pick-up service within one year; Also, Repair Collection Service is only available in selected areas.

For more information about OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G, visit
https://www.oppo.com/my/smartphones/series-find-x/find-x5-pro/
.


OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G First Look – It’s Gorgeous!

When I was following the progress for the new OPPO Find X5 Pro in their social media accounts and from some tech articles online, I was amazed at how it looked and the kind of meticulous craftsmanship being put into creating this gorgeous device. The scratch resistant ceramic back itself took 168 hours to build. In the end, the back surface is said to be twice as hard as glass.

Now that I have it in my hands to review, I can immediately “feel” the presence of an awesome flagship that will blow everyone’s mind especially when it comes to mobile photography. I have to say that I am absolutely in love with the rear camera bump that seamlessly blends with the back panel and the frame. And the OPPO logo is not alone near the bottom right. There is also the Hasselblad logo next to it that screams photography.

I am not sure whether this is a phone with an awesome camera system or an awesome camera system that also functions as a phone. I’d choose the latter. True enough, the new OPPO Find X5 Pro is made with photography in mind or simply to lure avid photographers into buying one. And with the debut of MariSilicon NPU for image processing, it will be the talk of the town in the coming months. Mind you, I am a photographer and I would like to use this device as my main photography gear from now on.

But alas, I’m only using it temporarily for my review.

With a great camera, comes a great display to show your art. The 6.7” LPTO2 AMOLED display along with its 1 billion colour display is gorgeous to look at. It also comes with a 120Hz refresh rate for that super smooth transition between pages. It is possibly one of the most gorgeous screens that I have tested so far. And with all the awesome colour display that has been calibrated by Hasselblad, you will be pleased with the results.

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In terms of performance, the OPPO Find X5 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 on the review unit. Keep in mind that only the Snapdragon variant comes with MariSilicon NPU image processor, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 variant does not have that. Also, the review unit in my hand comes with a 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. There’s no MicroSD card expansion on the OPPO Find X5 Pro but there’s a dual SIM card slot instead.

Throughout my initial testing, I am amazed by what the device can do. Photography is its main forte but handling my day to day tasks is made easy by the OPPO Find X5 Pro. All thanks to the powerful chipset and large RAM that supports it. Gaming on this device felt effortless. Super fast and smooth, that’s all I can say.

Full in depth review will be published soon. I’m only scratching the surface here and I do hope you can find the time to read the full review on this website due to be published tomorrow onwards. There will be tons of photos to show what the camera is capable of.

In the meantime, you can check out the official launch of the new OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G tomorrow at OPPO’s official Facebook Page.

OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G Official Launch Detail

OPPO is unveiling the latest flagship device #OPPOFindX5Pro5G on the 18th of May 2022 (Wednesday), 3:00 PM. Watch the live stream as they will be giving away 4 units of OPPO Find X5 Pro & 2 units of OPPO Enco X2!

Join the live stream on:

OPPO Malaysia’s Facebook Link:
shorturl.at/txAEV
OPPO Malaysia’s YouTube Link:
shorturl.at/hCNPV


OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G Review – Beautifully Crafted Camera on a Phone

OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G

RM4,999.00

9

Build Quality

9.5/10

Price

8.0/10

Camera

9.5/10

Battery

9.0/10

Performance

9.0/10

				Pros

Awesome camera

IP68 water and dust proof

Solid build

Long battery life

Super premium

				Cons

Expensive

Buy from Shopee

Buy from Lazada

Finally, the new OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G has been launched here in Malaysia with the hopes of being the best option for photography enthusiasts. I for one have been looking forward to fully test and review the new OPPO Find X5 Pro and its photography abilities. The best thing about it is the new MariSilicon X Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for fabulous image processing.

So is it any good? I have the privilege to test and review the what I think is awesome OPPO Find X5 Pro for two weeks and I will go in-depth with what it can do, especially in photography. But it doesn’t stop there. The performance and build is something that I am very impressed with as well. So here’s my full review on the brand new OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G.

First Look at the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G

The look and feel of the new OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G is nothing less than impressive. That’s just my own opinion. The build itself feels solid. That is probably the meticulous hours being put into creating the shell and back panel from ceramic. It has been shaped and polished for more than 160 hours to give the shine and pristine smoothness.

Premium is what I would describe the overall look and feel of the OPPO Find X5 Pro. First look at it left me speechless except for a single “wow” coming out of my mouth. I have not seen or experienced this kind of craftsmanship on a phone before although I have tested many flagships that cost about the same prior to this.

That, and the high potential camera specifications would already impress me so much without needing to switch on the phone. If you’re into premium smartphones and photography, the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G may intrigue you into buying one.

The screen is using a 6.7” LTPO2 AMOLED display that produce 1 billion colours with 120Hz refresh rate for give the super smooth interaction when you’re swiping on the screen. It also has a 1800 nits brightness to temporarily blind you on full blast if or when you’re in a dark room. I said this because I forgot about the settings when I switched it on before I went to sleep.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro comes with a 1440×3216 display resolution at 20:9 screen ratio. That means it is slightly taller and slimmer when you’re holding it in your hand. I do like this ratio on a phone because it feels easier to hold and grip on the device. It is also a good view to look at when texting your friends on WhatsApp because you will get more screen estate while the keyboard is located at the lower part of the screen.

The button placements are similar to most of OPPO’s other devices with the volume rocker on the left and the power button on the right. Nothing much at the top other than one of the tiny mic holes and at the bottom, there’s the dual SIM card tray (no memory expansion), the USB-C port and the bottom firing speaker. Take note that the OPPO Find X5 Pro has stereo speakers for better audio experience.

Now, the star of the show is around the back. The beautifully designed camera bump that seamlessly merges with the body is backed by Hasselblad, elevating its standard and promise in quality. And I believe they deliver exactly that. OPPO has been teasing us with what the camera is capable of, especially with the MariSilicon X NPU being present on the OPPO Find X5 Pro.

Is it really that good? We’ll see the photography section later on.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro is also IP68 rated for water and dust resistance. And since the ceramic back feels a tad slippery when you’re holding it in one hand, it may accidentally slip off your hand. So having an IP68 rating and Gorilla Glass Victus as its screen protection, it may be able to save itself from heavy damage.

The Ceramic Black colourway looks great. It has more of a jet black look to it. Looks great when it’s fingerprint free but it’s not really a fingerprint magnet. It will take some serious oily hands to leave heavy fingerprint marks but if your hands are dry and clean, there are hardly any marks left on the surface. Good thing is that you don’t need to clean the surface that often.

UI, UX and Performance

When it comes to flagships, we will be looking at the best of Snapdragon on our device. And our OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G here is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC which delivers stunning performance and fluid user experience. I can say that I am a fan of S8G1 and the OPPO Find X5 Pro is on par with some of the flagships I’ve tested so far.

To support the S8G1 on the device, we also have 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage to play around with. The OPPO Find X5 Pro has RAM expansion capabilities with up to 7GB of additional RAM can be used from the unused storage cluster. This is to ensure you’ll have enough memory for your daily use.

On the software side, the OPPO Find X5 Pro comes with Android 12 installed and managed by ColorOS 12.1. ColorOS is OPPO’s own launcher app to manage all the UI and UX of the device. And OPPO has done well in creating a stable and reliable OS.

As we all have gotten familiar with by now, using Android 12 based devices, we can have more customisation options with the OS such as playing with icon colours as well as overall system colours based on your current wallpaper. It is a cool function to have and the OPPO Find X5 Pro can do all that.

I have been using the OPPO Find X5 Pro for quite some time now and I find it to be a very reliable and useful device. Multitasking is a breeze and it is able to do whatever you throw at it. The 12GB of RAM helps with keeping it running smoothly at all times. And the 5000mAh battery can last me about 2 full days before I have to put it on the charger again. That is including some gaming sessions and full camera use.

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And when I’m talking about performance, I would fully test it on my go-to PUBG Mobile game. I had a great time playing the game on the OPPO Find X5 Pro. The fluidity of the gameplay is so smooth that I tend to get a little dizzy. Yes, getting dizzy because it’s too smooth. Sounds weird but it’s true. The high refresh rate and the smooth movements made everything feel life-like especially when running or quickly dodging enemy engagements. I love it, but at the same time I don’t. But the bottomline is, graphics for heavy 3D gaming is superb on the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G.

Speaking of performance, I also did a quick test on the Antutu 3D benchmark just to see how well it scored. I managed to get a score of 839648 on the first try and a few hours later, I put it on the benchmark again. It scored 804610 the second time. I was expecting it to be more but it scored lower than I anticipated. Nevertheless, the overall performance has been remarkable.

Camera

Everything you want to know about the OPPO Find X5 Pro is here. It is all about the camera system and what MariSilicon X NPU + Hasselblad is all about. First, let’s recap on the camera specifications.

Main camera:

50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS (3-axis sensor-shift, 2-axis lens-shift)
13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4″, 2x optical zoom, PDAF
50 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 110˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF
Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS; HDR, 10‑bit video

Selfie Camera:

32 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/2.74″, 0.8µm
Video: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

The main camera does extremely well in outdoor shots and for portrait shots. I never fail to impress myself with solid clarity and high quality images. Most of the photos taken with the main camera are above average and went beyond my expectations. I am not trying to “sell” the camera system here but it’s the truth. I experienced one of the best smartphone photography abilities on the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G.

Colours are accurate, true to the natural look of a subject with great colour balance and exposure. During my time reviewing the OPPO Find X5 Pro, I have taken tons of outdoor and landscape shots along with night photography. As for portraits, it also managed to capture tons of instagrammable photos. There’s nothing much that you have to do. Just open up the camera app and snap away. You can also opt to use the predefined settings and modes in the camera app if you wish to.

With the telephoto camera, it managed to capture some good details while zooming in on a subject. Your photos won’t turn up blurry or pixelated. Although I don’t use it much, I am happy with the results.

I like shooting with an ultra wide angle camera. This is best when taking landscape photography. And best if you’re taking it outdoors when it’s bright and sunny. Colours are punchier with the ultra wide camera. Details are good and there’s no signs of warping around the edge of the photo. That also means the camera app’s post-processing did a great job in producing great photos.

All in all, I feel that OPPO’s partnership with Hasselblad for the colour calibration is totally worth it. Again, the colours are accurate without me needing to edit the white balance or colour balance settings. I am so pleased with what the camera is capable of and if you’re into photography, this is the phone you should get.

And what we all have been hearing about the night photography abilities of the OPPO Find X5 Pro is sort of true. It has the potential to shoot beautiful “nightography” shots during my full test. All you have to do is switch on the night mode from the camera settings and you’re good to go. It is best that you use a tripod for this and I must’ve misplaced mine when I went for the test. Now I may need to buy another one. Bummer.

The question now lies to whether it can compete with other flagship smartphone brands that have been producing awesome devices with awesome camera setups out there. I will let you decide with my photo samples taken with the OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G below:

Conclusion

The OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G is one heck of a camera, I mean, phone. It is a phone but with a great camera to compliment it. Truth is, everyone wants a good camera on their phones nowadays. That will be the first thing they will ask when purchasing an upgrade. Do tell if I’m wrong.

But the price tag may not be for everyone though. After all, it is a flagship smartphone. And it comes with all the premium bells and whistles. Not to mention the brand name it carries along such as Hasselblad. And we photographers know what and how much a real Hasselblad camera costs. So in order to uphold the brands’ reputation, OPPO has to up their game in the camera department.

And they did it with the addition of MariSilicon X NPU.

All that adds up to an excellent camera setup on a smartphone. Like I said earlier, if you’re a photographer, you will definitely love this phone. You don’t have to carry a large bag or lunge another huge bag only for your lenses anymore. Just one small(er) device to rule them all. It will save you time and space as well.

If you ask me, I would love to have one for myself. I will use it solely for photography, and perhaps for some gaming. But I know it will be more for photography. I absolutely love the colour balance and accuracy. Clarity is excellent too with great details on the subject(s). I do wonder if anyone has ever done a full photography session for modelling or wedding using only a smartphone. If there’s any, I would like them to try and use the new OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G for that. I would love to see the results.

What else can I say about the new OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G? It has top of the line hardware specs, a great camera system, an excellent OS to go with all that and it’s simply gorgeous to look at. It is definitely one of my favourite flagships of 2022.

You can pre-order  the OPPO Find X5 Pro from
Shopee
, or
Lazada
 for
RM4,999.00
. For more information about OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G, visit
https://www.oppo.com/my/smartphones/series-find-x/find-x5-pro/
.


OPPO Find X5 Pro Will Be Among the First to Receive the Android 13 Beta 1 Update

OPPO today announced that its flagship Find X5 Pro will become one of the first devices to receive the new Google Android 13 Beta 1 update. Meanwhile, OPPO is going to provide a ColorOS developer preview based on Android 13 Beta 1 for developers to elaborate on the new features and changes.

“OPPO has been cooperating closely with Google for a long time, during which we’ve kept working together to deliver the best possible operating experience through our ColorOS which is based on each version of Google’s Android operating systems,” said Andy Wu, OPPO Vice President and President of Find Product Line. “This time, with the new Android 13, we believe that the performance of our excellent devices, such as the flagship Find X5 Pro, will be fully unleashed to developers and users.”

Android 13 focuses more on privacy and security, while providing new APIs to help developers build better apps. It offers a series of updates, including privacy features like the new notification permission photo picker, APIs like themed app icons, quick settings tile placement, and per-app language support, as well as capabilities like Bluetooth LE audio and MIDI 2.0 over USB. Beta 1 adds new permissions for more granular access to media files, improved audio routing APIs, and more.

Android 13 Beta 1 will be available for Find X5 Pro, which is OPPO’s latest flagship smartphone released in February 2022. Find X5 Pro comes with OPPO’s first dedicated imaging Neural Processing Unit MariSilicon X and the dual flagship IMX766 camera system, hence, it offers an unparalleled imaging experience. With its unrivalled performance, ultra-fast 5G connectivity, and the incredible 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charging technology, Find X5 Pro is designed to bring an all-around flagship-level performance to users around the world.

Developers can download and try out the developer’s version of ColorOS built around Android 13 Beta 1
here
. In addition, Find X5 Pro users are also expected to be the first to enjoy the new public version of ColorOS based on Android 13 in the near future.

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OPPO Research Institute Calls for Innovative Proposals on Inclusion and Health

OPPO today announced the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs in understanding that inspiration matters to bring innovative solutions to life and create a better future together, which is based on the brand value proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”.

The Innovation Accelerator is being held by the OPPO Research Institute and Microsoft for Startups as a strategic partner. The program aims to encourage all technology innovators to solve some of the most pressing issues facing humanity even amid times of uncertainty.

Centered on the theme of ‘Virtuous Innovation’, OPPO is looking to recruit proposals under two entry categories — Accessible Technology and Digital Health. Following the evaluation of proposals submitted by participating teams or individuals, up to ten proposals will be awarded grants of USD $46,000 each, as well as further opportunities for investment opportunities, technical support, research and commercial partnerships, and promotion at global events.

“OPPO believes deeply in the idea of ‘Virtuous Innovation’. As we continue to explore new technology, we remain dedicated to doing so in a way that puts people first. Through technology, we are attempting to solve some of the biggest issues facing humanity so that we can create a better world for all,” said Levin Liu, Vice President and Head of the OPPO Research Institute.

“With the severity of global issues like aging populations, poor public health, and digital divide increasing day by day, we could not rely on our own efforts to provide solutions. We have therefore initiated the Innovation Accelerator to empower likeminded innovators to solve these big issues together with us using the power of technology.”

Grants and technical support aim to help promising entrepreneurs realize their visions

The 2022 Innovation Accelerator will open online applications beginning May 8, 2022, and winners will be announced after three months of preliminary evaluations and Demo Day roadshows. OPPO will provide all winning teams or individuals with a financial grant, as well as support to help them further implement and promote their ideas. Each winning proposal will be entitled to the following incentives:

Approximately USD $46,000 (300,000 RMB) in grants
Partnership and funding opportunities
Commercialization of the proposed via integration with OPPO products
Publicity and demo opportunities at global tech events
Support from OPPO’s R&D team including opportunities to meet and present ideas to industry professionals

Proposals will be evaluated under the supervision of a professional Judging Committee, where they will be assessed against their ability to meet four key criteria: Feasibility, Innovation & Originality, Social Value, and Long-term Potential. OPPO also invited a judging committee of experts, academics, and senior professionals in the field of technology and innovation to help identify and accelerate the development of high-potential proposals.

“Startups are home to a whole trove of innovative technologies that can provide innovative digital solutions to various industries,” said James Chou, CEO and Managing Director of Microsoft for Startups, Greater China Region, Japan, and Korea.

“With a decade of experience in China, Microsoft for Startups is dedicated to building an open and collaborative platform for startups and established companies to innovate together. We look forward to working with leading smartphone brand, OPPO to develop innovative solutions for a variety of industries, as well as helping research and commercial applications support each other.”

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OPPO has also established a separate referral award to encourage members of the public to refer outstanding innovation cases for consideration by the Innovation Accelerator Judging Committee. Members of the public can submit referrals through the OPPO
website
 during the application stage, with prizes available for every successful proposal that makes it through the preliminary evaluation, Demo Day, and finalist stages.

In addition, OPPO is planning three international roadshows in Hyderabad, India, Tel Aviv, Israel and the United States.

OPPO joins force with likeminded partners to deliver ‘Inspiration Ahead’ Spirit

Since its onset at the start of 2020, the global Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of billions of people around the world. At the same time, the fast development of technology is leaving certain disadvantaged groups behind, creating new challenges for them as a result.

As a company that takes its responsibility and commitments to society to heart through its brand mission of ‘Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World’, OPPO hopes to address these issues and others like them through technology, helping to bring greater happiness and wellbeing to more people.

Through its continued pursuit of ‘Virtuous Innovation’, OPPO has accumulated rich experience and expertise in accessible technology and digital health, including extensive user insights and applications. Among these are its work into accessible design and adaptation for elderly users, for example its Color Vision Enhancement technology on the Find X3 series, which assists users with color vision deficiencies.

With ColorOS operating system and other products, OPPO has also introduced user interfaces adapted specifically for elderly users, enabling them to enjoy the benefits and convenience of technology.

In order to facilitate health management among global users, OPPO has also founded the OPPO Health Lab, partnering with professional medical institutions and sports academies to develop innovative digital health products in both hardware and software. Through its research and development, OPPO hopes to help people improve their health through preventive healthcare.

OPPO knows that its power to change to world as a single organization is limited. Through the Innovation Accelerator, OPPO hopes to connect with other likeminded individuals, teams, and organizations to identify and develop high-potential solutions so that they can benefit those who most need them.

OPPO intends to build the Innovation Accelerator into a long-term platform that addresses the most pressing public issues by attracting the best solutions from the brightest minds around the world, ultimately enabling more people to benefit from Virtuous Innovation.

With that, OPPO is on the search for local tech enthusiasts to bring innovative solutions to life and create a better future together, based on the brand value proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”. Applications for the OPPO Innovation Accelerator will be open from May 8 to June 30, 2022. To submit a proposal, refer a proposal, or learn more about the program, please visit the official OPPO Innovation Accelerator website at
oppo.com/en/proposal/


OPPOHack 2022 Launching in May, Calls for Global Tech Talents

Say hello to OPPOHack 2022 in collaboration with hackathon-expert HackHub. This is an international hackathon that brings together a community of tech enthusiasts and innovators to tackle real-world problems through emerging technologies — Enhanced Visualization, Efficient Computation, and Unhindered Cross-device Connection. At OPPOHack 2022, you will explore more about the latest information on ColorOS.

With OPPO’s vision to build a world that emphasizes user-centric ubiquitous service experience, OPPOHack aims to create seamless interconnection between people and technology. Participants coming from different backgrounds and expertise will set sail in finding innovative solutions in unhindered cross-device connection as well as user-centric intelligent services in this hackathon catered to global technical talents.

OPPOHack2022 is aligned with OPPO’s brand proposition of ‘Inspiration Ahead’, which encourages technology innovators to utilize technology to solve some of the most pressing issues facing humanity even amid times of uncertainty. Besides giving technology enthusiasts a chance to test their talent with OPPOHack 2022, OPPO has also launched the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to discover and support proposals and startups to make real-world positive impact.

At OPPOHack 2022, participants will get a closer look at the latest updates on ColorOS 12, OPPO’s signature operating system with latest upgrades on design, connectivity, privacy and more. One highlight is the PC Connect, creating seamless interaction between your phone and computer. You can think of it as one brain across multiple screens, a step closer to ubiquity.

OPPOHack believes in the power of technology and teamwork. Joining with 12 universities, 20 incubators, and more than 500 individuals around the globe, OPPOHack is the hackathon to collaborate as well as compete to solve the interconnectivity problems of tomorrow.

As a participant, no matter where you are, our hybrid mode hackathon makes joining the event easy. Through June to August, there are a series of tech garages that offer best-in-class concepts and skills you need to get started. For teams entering the final round, they will be getting first-hand developer resources and tools enabling them to create their dream project.

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Most of all, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, tech experts, and leaders in leading companies. In addition to a total cash prize of $40,000 USD, for winning projects, the chance to have your project invested and applied in the real-world is not just a dream.

OPPOHack is introducing a hybrid mode competition with 2 rounds of hackathons. The preliminary round of hackathon will not only be held offline in 2 co-host cities in the States, but will also accept online participation. Upon registration, participants will be asked to select 1 of the co-host hackathons which they will be joining, either in-person or virtually. The final round will be live online on all major streaming platforms.

For the local tech enthusiasts and innovators that are interested in finding innovative solutions to tackle real-world problems, official registration opens May 23, 2022 and apply now at
oppohack.com
.


Mini LEDs, Big Picture: Philips 65-inch MiniLED TV Launches in Malaysia

Brilliant Mini LED display, 4-sided Ambilight, and total UHD quality

Mini LED Technology brings amazing deep blacks and vibrant colours to the big, new 65″ Philips’ 4K UHD Android TV, and it’s now available in Malaysia.

The Philips MiniLED 9506 TV supports all major HDR formats and gives a truly impressive, lifelike big-screen picture. Over a thousand intelligent Mini LED backlight zones are independently dimmed or brightened to enable pin-sharp contrast and real depth.

Video and sound quality

The screen’s Philips P5 processor with AI always delivers lifelike detail and contrast, rich colour, and smooth motion. Support for Dolby’s premium sound and video formats, including Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, means that HDR content will look and sound glorious. Mimi Sound’s personalized health volume function creates a more enjoyable listening experience by tailoring sound patterns to users’ ears through listening tests.

Immersive Ambilight and whole-household audio

Philips 4-sided Ambilight make every moment feel closer, with Intelligent LEDs around the edge of the TV frame that respond to the on-screen action with a captivating, all-round immersive glow that fills the room for movies, shows, and games. DTS Play-Fi wireless audio streaming technology brings an unprecedented sound revolution to the home entertainment experience by letting users control all their home DTS Play-Fi-enabled products via Wi-Fi and stream music simultaneously.

Powerful game and streaming content support

The TV automatically switches to an ultra-low-latency setting as soon as a game starts on a connected games console. VRR and Free-sync can provide smooth fast-action gameplay with ultra-low latency on any console. Owners can enjoy almost an inexhaustible supply of content from YouTube, Netflix and Disney+ streaming services.

Premium materials

Owners will enjoy premium-quality materials from stand to remote, providing a stunning addition to any home. The polished metal edges of the TV’s feet contrast beautifully with the brushed metal bezels. The soft, textured leather-backed remote is as easy to hold as it is to look at.

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Where to buy and MSRP

Philips 65″ MiniLED 9506 TV: RM8999
Philips 65″ MiniLED 9506 TV is available at Philips TV Authorized Dealers

For more information about the Philips 65″ MiniLED 9506 TV at
https://www.philips.com.my/c-p/65PML9506_68/9500-series-4k-uhd-miniled-android-tv


Razer Merchant Services Bags Best Non-Bank FPX Acquirer Award by PayNet For Second Year Running

Razer Merchant Services is awarded the Best Non-Bank FPX Acquirer at PayNet Malaysia’s Malaysian e-Payments Excellence Award 2022 for number of merchants acquired, FPX transactions volume generation and FPX volume growth.

Razer Merchant Services
 (RMS), the B2B arm of Razer Fintech, has been recognized as the Best Non-Bank FPX Acquirer for the e-Payments Acceptance Growth category at the Malaysian e-Payments Excellence Award (MEEA) 2022 organized by Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet Malaysia).

The annual MEEA award by PayNet Malaysia, the Malaysian national payments network and shared central infrastructure for Malaysia’s financial markets honors banks, non-bank participants, businesses and government agencies for their efforts and contribution to the nation’s cashless agenda.

The award was supplemented by Razer Fintech’s total payments volume (TPV) of $7 billion through its system for FY2021, representing a 63.5% year-on-year growth driven by e-commerce marketplace purchases, food deliveries, and e-wallet top-ups.

“RMS would like to thank PayNet for awarding us this prestigious award for the second year in a row. The award is a testament to the continuous support and trust of our merchants, as we strive to provide the best-in-class payment services. RMS will continue to grow and invest in our capabilities to expand and contribute to our merchants across the Southeast Asian region.” said Lee Li Meng, CEO of Razer Fintech.

“We would like to congratulate RMS on winning the Best FPX Acquirer under the Non-Bank category. RMS showed remarkable commitment in fostering greater e-commerce merchants’ acceptance with continuous merchant engagements for enhanced e-payments experience. We trust this award will inspire RMS to continuously champion enablement of more businesses to adopt ePayments and transform Malaysia into a cashless society. We are encouraged by RMS’ pioneering efforts to migrate merchants from FPX to DuitNow Online/ Banking Wallets and look forward to similar initiatives from RMS in other fronts.” said Khairuan Abdul Rahman, Director of Retail Payment Services of PayNet.

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RMS merchants, Touch and Go Digital and Foodpanda advocated for the award through their congratulatory messages and commendations to the payment solutions provider.

“Congratulations to RMS on this prestigious award. TNGD has been utilizing RMS’ payment services since 2019 and we look forward to staying competitive through the plethora of payment channels within RMS’ offerings.” said Danny Chua, Chief Commercial Officer of Touch and Go Digital.

“Foodpanda has recently integrated with RMS, and we are excited to scale our payments by offering our customers the best payment experience. Foodpanda looks forward to continuous support and development from RMS in its payment’s solutions.” said Abhishek Ahuja, Director of Foodpanda APAC.

About Razer Fintech

Razer Fintech is the financial technology arm of Razer Inc. Established in April 2018, Razer Fintech has grown to become one of the largest O2O (offline to online) digital payment networks in emerging markets and has processed over billions of dollars in total payment value. Razer Fintech recorded a Total Payment Volume (TPV) of US$7 billion for FY 2021, representing an increase of 63.5% year-on-year with its B2B arm, Razer Merchant Services (“RMS”), a major contributor to the figure.

RMS, a leading B2B (business-to-business) solution encompasses:

RMS Online:
Card processing gateway supporting global scheme cards and over 110 payment methods, powering online payments for global and regional blue-chip merchants in SEA.
RMS Offline:
SEA’s largest offline payment network of over 1 million physical acceptance points across SEA. RMS Offline also extends point-of-sale services (such as bill payments and telco reloads), cash-over-counter services including fulfilment of e-commerce purchases, distribution of third-party point-of-sale activation (POSA) cards, and merchant acquiring services for third-party e-wallets.

For more information, please visit our website at
merchant.razer.com
.


Razer Merchant Services the First in Malaysia to Enable Acceptance of Discover Global Network

Razer Merchant Services (RMS) enables Discover Global Network acceptance for 2000 e-commerce businesses in Malaysia by 2023.

Razer Merchant Services
 (“RMS”), the B2B arm of Razer Fintech, has partnered with Discover Global Network, the global payment brand of Discover Financial Services, as the first acquirer to enable Discover Global Network card acceptance at online merchants in Malaysia. By 2023, RMS aims to enable 2000 e-commerce merchants in Malaysia to accept by Diners Club International®, Discover® and affiliate network cards for online transactions.

By enabling the card scheme, local merchants would access a significant global customer segment with a diversified payment acceptance as the e-commerce industry continues to experience increased growth.
GlobalData’s E-Commerce Analytics
 reports that e-commerce payments in Malaysia is estimated to increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 18.3% from RM 28.5 billion ($7.1bn) in 2021 to RM 55.7 billion ($13.8bn) in 2025.

This collaboration offers a strategic advantage for RMS merchants to tap into the billion-dollar market with Discover Global Network and reach more than 280 million cardholders worldwide.

“This partnership cements RMS’ continued leadership in enabling a plethora of comprehensive payment channels for our online merchants, thus, providing diverse payment options for their customers. RMS merchants can further expand their business reach by casting a wider net in the regional and global market as we look to replicate our offerings with Diners Club International and Discover across Southeast Asia,” said Lee Li Meng, CEO of Razer Fintech.

“This partnership between Razer Merchant Services and Discover is pivotal in expanding the Malaysian e-commerce market to our global partners,” said Jonathon Gould, regional managing director, global acceptance, Asia Pacific at Discover. “We are committed to continuously providing great benefits and convenience to our cardholders around the world by offering options to make online payments more seamless across borders.”

Cost-reduction methods through a single seamless integration through RMS will benefit e-commerce merchants while providing a variety of payment methods to drive e-commerce sales locally and globally. Cardholders on Discover Global Network can seamlessly pay RMS merchant by selecting the “Diners Club International or Discover” option as the preferred payment channel, filling up the details and completing the payment, reducing yet another barrier for global e-commerce operations.

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About Razer Fintech

Razer Fintech is the financial technology arm of Razer Inc. Established in April 2018, Razer Fintech has grown to become one of the largest O2O (offline to online) digital payment networks in emerging markets and has processed over billions of dollars in total payment value.

Razer Fintech recorded a Total Payment Volume (TPV) of US$7 billion for FY 2021, representing an increase of 63.5% year-on-year with its B2B arm, Razer Merchant Services (“RMS”), a major contributor to the figure.

RMS, a leading B2B (business-to-business) solution encompasses:

* RMS Online:
Card processing gateway supporting global scheme cards and over 110 payment methods, powering online payments for global and regional blue-chip merchants in SEA.

* RMS Offline:
SEA’s largest offline payment network of over 1 million physical acceptance points across SEA. RMS Offline also extends point-of-sale services (such as bill payments and telco reloads), cash-over-counter services including fulfilment of e-commerce purchases, distribution of third-party point-of-sale activation (POSA) cards, and merchant acquiring services for third-party e-wallets.

For more information, please visit our website at
merchant.razer.com
.


realme Announces Regional eSports realme League in Collaboration With PUBG Mobile

Stand a chance to represent Malaysia at a regional level to win chicken dinners!

Calling all passionate PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile players, competitive teams, close gamer friends, and those who dream to becoming champions – a real chicken dinner fest is now served by realme, with countless exciting rewards to be won! realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, encourages its young Malaysian audience to explore their chances of becoming a regional Southeast Asia eSports player through its collaboration with PUBG this coming June 2022.

realme continues to explore the many talents of its young audience worldwide – with the ever-rising trend in the gaming industry, the trendy smartphone brand announces its
realme League in collaboration with PUBG across Southeast Asia starting from 30
th
 May.

For the first time, realme holds a cross-countries tournament for realme fans and PUBG Mobile game lovers with the Southeast Asian region. Starting from 30
th
 May, realme League will commence recruitment for teams across five Southeast Asian markets –
Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines,
and
 Vietnam
.

The event will be split into
country levels
and
regional levels
. Players’ first rounds will be held on a country-level tournament, and only the top six teams from each country will proceed to regional level, also known as realme League finale.

Starting 10
th
 June, players are welcome to participate in realme League alongside their closest gamer friends – simply form a team of four to have fun competing with players from all-across Southeast Asia, and stand a chance to win up to USD2,000 and a variety of realme smartphones and other products.

Scan the QR code to register now! Details of the tournament as below. Be your own champion, Be realme!

realme League in Collaboration with PUBG – Tournament Details

Registration
Details
QR Code
Online Link
https://forms.gle/pXMzbKfvQekW1cfQ6
Timeline
Online Registration
30 May 2022 (Monday) – 8 June 2022 (Wednesday)
Online Kick-off
(Country-level)
11 June 2022 (Saturday) – 12 June 2022 (Sunday)
Online Semi Final
(Country-level)
20 June 2022 (Monday)
(Selection of top 6 teams to join regional-level finale)
Regional Tournament Finale
24 June 2022 (Friday) – 26 June 2022 (Sunday)
Prizes
Country-Level
Six final teams from Malaysia will be selected to join the regional-level tournament, who stands a chance to win a prize of
RM800 for each team
.
Regional-Level
Grand Prize:
 USD2,000 and a realme Supreme GT Experience Officer
(4x GT Neo 3 + next Generation of GT products)
Runner-up Prize:
 4x GT Neo 3
2nd Runner-up Prize:
 4x Air 3 Buds

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realme To Unveil Free Fire Smartphone Collaboration In Malaysia On May 18

realme 9 Pro+ 5G Free Fire Limited Edition Brings Exciting Gaming And Lifestyle Elements To Users

realme, the fastest-growing smartphone brand, announces the upcoming launch of its Free Fire-themed custom smartphone to Malaysia this
18 May 2022
.

Powered by the
realme 9 Pro+ 5G
, realme continues its stand as a technology brand that understands the needs of the Gen-Z audience, in line with its goal to provide the latest cutting-edge technology for the youth around the world, through the unveiling of this new phone that promotes the perfect balance between gaming and lifestyle for users’ usage.

realme continues to lead the smartphone industry as a trendsetter brand within its audience with the realme 9 Pro+ 5G – following the phone’s previous collaboration with high-end European fashion Brand HELIOT EMIL, realme now collaborates with a top mobile game to continue providing innovative designs and technology for its Gen-Z audience.

Prior to the 9 Pro+ 5G launch, realme has customised its other smartphones with designs by a wide range of popular IPs in various industries worldwide, including Dragon Ball, Spider-Man, and many more. These collaborations have been major surprises for its fans around the globe, bringing a burst of creativity to the world of smartphone design.

Recognising eSports as a booming trend among the youths worldwide, realme collaborates with Free Fire, a top mobile game in the market, to bring Malaysians another powerful hardware choice for all hardcore and casual mobile gamers, being the first smartphone brand globally to launch alongside the prestigious mobile game.

Fans can tune in to the
 realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire
 live launch on realme Malaysia’s
Facebook page
 this
18 May, Wednesday, at 2pm
.  Stay tuned for more updates!

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Revive the Tradition of Sending Raya Cards and Postcards with Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 Series

Remember the joyful feeling when we used to receive cards from family and friends on special occasions?

The holiday season is a magical time of year; the decorations are up, there’s a buzz in the air, new memories are created, and quality time is spent with loved ones over food and festivities. It’s especially vital to keep in touch with family and friends, and there are plenty of ways to feel connected, no matter where you are in the world, and celebrate with your nearest and dearest.

For this Hari Raya Aidilfitri, why not go back to the traditional old ways and gift our loved ones self-made Raya cards? Writing on handmade cards or postcards, which are meant to be given to loved ones, is the greatest way to communicate a heartfelt message. Anyone, in fact, would be happy to receive beautiful cards and postcards since they bring a smile to our faces.

A craft that is hand-made and easily shareable, is an ideal way to share the love this festive season – and the Galaxy Tab S8 series is the perfect device to bring your creations to life – especially with its new and enhanced S Pen that lets you unleash your most artistic self.

When it comes to sketching and creating artworks, pen and paper are the essential equipment – thus drawing by hand the old-fashioned way takes that natural feeling to the digital realm with the S Pen which features a prediction algorithm for ultra-low latency, which means you’ll get all the responsivity and control you’d like, simulating the glide of a pen across paper.

What’s more, you can sketch freely with the preloaded
Clip Studio Paint
, built with the all-new
Companion mode
, which offers professionally styled brush options and customized tools that can turn your synced galaxy smartphone into a digital color palette, your S Pen into a paintbrush, and Tab S8 expansive screen into your canvas – allowing you to get more out of the creative process and produce works of art with greater ease!

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The Galaxy Tab S8 Series huge screen gives you plenty of space to multitask without having to toggle between apps. You can research for inspirations, sketch out your designs, while cruising through your playlist seamlessly — all in one view – as all three models are equipped with the fastest processor ever in a Galaxy Tab — a 4nm chip — and also provide generous RAM and storage for any task. If you ever need more, you can opt for additional storage by up to 1TB with an external microSD card.

A versatile and portable tablet is no stranger to mobile productivity, it comes in handy when inspiration strikes on-the-go which is almost always the case for many of us. So, why not get your hands on the Galaxy Tab S8 series, get inspired, get creative and bring back the nostalgia that we had before.

Impian Raya Bersama Campaign

You can make this Hari Raya more meaningful with our
Impian Raya Bersama
 Campaign happening now until 15
th
 May 2022 – bringing you a list of prizes worth up to RM1,200,000 to be won and brought home to your loved ones when you purchase the Galaxy Tab S8 series and other eligible products.

Don’t fret if you’re on a tight budget, we got you covered to afford your latest purchase – from today to 31
st
 May 2022, you can trade-in up to 5 old eligible devices at once, in any device condition, and get up to RM600 additional rebate added to the base trade-in-value on the Galaxy Tab S8 Series.

To view the eligible products and for more information on the Impian Raya Bersama campaign, please visit
http://www.samsung.com/my/offer/2022-impian-raya-bersama/mobile/
.

To find out more about the Galaxy Tab S8 series, please see here:
https://www.samsung.com/us/tablets/tab-s8/
.


Roborock Shopee 5.5 Mega Day Sale: Grab the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift at Nearly Half the Price

Roborock, the makers of intelligent home robots, is offering up to 50% off its products on 5 May for its Shopee 5.5 Mega Day Sale, including the newly launched Roborock Q7 Max.

With up to 50% off, where the Roborock Q7 Max will go for as low as just RM 1,899, this is one sale customers don’t want to miss out on! The deals are available exclusively via the brand’s official store on
Shopee
.

Additionally, Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so the perfect gift for Mother’s Day is a vacuum that does the job on its own; a Roborock!

Model
RRP
5.5 Sale
Roborock Q7 Max
RM4,399
RM1,899
Roborock S7 MaxV
RM6,799
RM3,099
Roborock S7
RM2,399
RM2,099
Roborock S7+
RM9,599
RM3,899
Roborock Dyad
RM5,999
RM1,899
Roborock Auto Empty Dock
RM2,399
RM2,099
Roborock S6 MaxV
RM2,299
RM1,999
Roborock S6 Pure
RM1,799
RM1,599
Roborock H7
RM1,699
RM1,499

Launched last month, the Roborock Q7 Max is the brand’s latest addition to the company’s premium Q model lineup. It equipped with suction power up to 4200 PA which is able to drag dirt hiding in carpets and lift off debris hiding in floorboard cracks.

The twin cleaning power allowed the vacuum and mop in Q7 Max can simultaneously mop off fine dirt that vacuuming alone might miss. Besides, the PreciSense LiDAR system – the brains behind Roborock Q7 Max’s extraordinary ability to find the most efficient way to clean throughout home. The maps it creates power a suite of features controlled in the Roborock app.

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How Samsung Foldables Are Defining the Future of Smartphone Innovation

When Samsung Electronics revealed its first prototype of a flexible display back in 2011, few people realized they were witnessing a glimpse into the mobile industry’s future. A decade later, Samsung shipped 4 times more foldable devices in 2021 than in 2020,

exceeding the three-fold market growth that analysts expected.

Consumer enthusiasm for Samsung foldables is exemplified by the success of the Galaxy Z series. In the first month since launch, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G exceeded total accumulative sales of Samsung foldable devices in 2020.

With foldable smartphone shipments predicted to grow tenfold by 2023, let’s take a look at the key moments, top innovations and important partnerships that have helped make foldable devices the next big thing.

Bringing Foldables to Consumers Around the World

Samsung may have first introduced the concept of foldable displays in 2011, but it would take over a decade to bring foldable devices to consumers around the world.

The next major milestone came in 2019, when Samsung finally brought its foldable vision to reality with the Galaxy Fold, its first foldable device. Soon after that came the Galaxy Z Flip. A sleek clamshell design – a throwback to flip phones of yore – made the Galaxy Z Flip an instant icon.

After a decade of progress and three generations of innovation, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G brought enhanced durability and an improved user experience to foldables. Not only have they set a new standard in the industry, but they rekindled consumer interest in smartphones in general.

Innovations Behind the Technology

From creating new materials and methods to overcoming mechanical challenges, creating the foldable category required Samsung to reimagine the smartphone from the inside out.

From the onset, Samsung engineers understood that the key to creating a new category would be inventing a range of new technologies to ensure the devices would meet the expectations of global consumers.

The Infinity Flex Display and Samsung UTG, for example
,
enabled the world’s first folding glass display. While its screen may be a continuous piece of glass, a foldable’s body features two distinct components. This unique structure meant that in order to maintain a design slim enough for daily use, engineers would have to completely rethink the placement of internal components.

That challenge included designing a new internal cooling system as well as a dual-battery system with technology that optimizes multiple power sources as one.

To ensure that the devices would be capable of withstanding hundreds of thousands of folds, a Hideaway Hinge mechanism was designed with Sweeper technology to help keep out dust and dirt particles. The hinge also added a new layer of functionality to Samsung foldables, allowing them to stand on their own, which makes them perfect for watching content, making video calls, or taking hands-free selfies.

Samsung’s dedication to creating new foldable innovations enabled it to achieve yet another major milestone in 2021 with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G – the first foldables to receive an IPX8 water resistance rating.

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But the features that set Samsung foldables apart aren’t all hidden beneath the surface. With App Continuity – a responsive UI that delivers seamless transitions between folded and unfolded modes – and features like Multi-Active Window and Flex mode, Samsung foldables have unlocked new ways for us to work, play and express ourselves.

Driving Consumer Demand for Foldable Devices

This unprecedented push in innovation has sparked a surging demand for foldable devices, bringing more users to the Galaxy family than ever before.

Compared to the Galaxy Note20, Samsung has seen a 150 percent increase in consumers who switched smartphone brands for the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, and a 140 percent increase compared to the Galaxy S21.

A simple explanation for this massive increase is that both Galaxy Z series devices offer distinct features that appeal to specific customer groups in ways that no other smartphones have before.

A buyer survey conducted by Samsung revealed that a stylish design, portability and an innovative folding form factor were the top drivers behind purchases of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. The ability to use the cover screen without opening the device was another important factor for those who value privacy, as well as those who want to regulate their screen time to manage their mental health.

Buyers of the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, meanwhile, reported being drawn to its large screen for viewing content, multitasking capabilities and productivity features, including the S Pen. At the end of the day, it’s clear that both devices are giving consumers more incentive than ever to switch to a foldable, even if it means changing brands or operating systems.

Pioneering the Foldable Future

As more consumers become aware of foldables’ incredible potential, interest in the category will continue to grow. With a variety of innovations set to make their way to consumers in the coming years, Samsung will continue to lead the foldable category with even more pioneering technology.

To achieve this goal, Samsung is heavily investing in R&D while openly collaborating with app developers and industry partners such as Google.

For years, Samsung and Google have been collaborating to make the foldable experience scalable by providing Android developers with the necessary framework and resources. In 2021, the companies announced guidelines for creating apps for large-screen and foldable devices, building on Google’s work to optimize its most popular apps – such as Gmail, YouTube, Duo and Maps – for foldable form factors.

Going forward, Samsung will continue to work with partners and developers to develop technologies that will steer the future of the mobile industry.

In establishing an entirely new mobile category a decade ago, Samsung raised the bar for mobile innovation. As it looks toward the next decade and beyond, the company will continue to reinvent the mobile experience to change what’s possible as they unfold.

To learn more about Galaxy Z series, please visit:

Galaxy Z Flip3 5G:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip3-5g/

Galaxy Z Fold3 5G:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold3-5g/