10 Reasons Why the HUAWEI P40 Series is Still the Best in Smartphone Photography

Since the launch of its partnership with German camera-maker Leica in 2016, the HUAWEI P Series has rewritten the rules of smartphone photography, setting an unchallenged standard with its incredible light intake and zooming capabilities.

The recently released HUAWEI P40 Series built on this heritage with its Ultra Vision Leica Camera system. Its amazing capabilities were further endorsed by camera testing firm DxOMark giving it a score of 128 points, putting it at the top of the firm’s rankings.

Let’s take a closer look at the technical details and discover the super-advanced camera technologies makes the HUAWEI P40 Series the best in smartphone photography.

1. Largest CMOS sensor used in HUAWEI smartphones

The amount of light a camera sensor captures is determined by its size, which is measured in inches. The HUAWEI P40 Series features the HUAWEI Ultra Vision Sensor, which measures 1/1.28-inch and is the largest sensor embedded in HUAWEI’s smartphones to date. It is a masterpiece of intricate optical design and engineering, supporting outstanding image quality with unparalleled light intake and high dynamic range, all the while allowing users to capture with reduced noise in low-light settings.

The HUAWEI Ultra Vision Sensor which has a 50MP resolution, supports pixel binning to create supersized pixels that measure 2.44μm. It can collect more electrons which are converted through a photoelectric effect (into information about colour and light), so that the signal-to-noise ratio is improved, resulting in less noisy dark images. The Ultra Vision Sensor also replaces traditional green pixels from a RGGB CFA with yellow pixels, increasing light intake by 40 percent.

2. Full Pixel Octa PD AutoFocus that ensures great AF performance

Each pixel on the 50MP Ultra Vision Sensor has two photodiodes for Dual Pixel Diode AF. By default, the HUAWEI P40 Series shoots 12.5MP images with 4-in-1 pixel binning, which means each large pixel contains eight AF photodiodes working together to improve focus speed and accuracy when taking photos in dark areas, as well as shooting pictures of small moving objects.

3. Multi-Spectrum Colour Temperature Sensor + AI AWB algorithm

For those who love portraiture, this technology is for you. To reproduce accurate skin tone and fine skin texture, the HUAWEI P40 Series features a Multi-Spectrum Colour Temperature Sensor and AI Auto White Balance (AI AWB) algorithm. The number of colour channels is increased from three to eight, boosts colour precision by 45 percent. AI deep learning algorithm delivers precise portrait optimisation, which in turn maintains clear facial shadows and hair glossiness.

4. HUAWEI XD Fusion Engine

The HUAWEI XD Fusion Engine greatly enhances image details and improves image quality by combining high-fidelity data from multiple cameras. It also goes through a series of semantic interpretation and segmentation, and pixel-by-pixel image processing. Aggregating data from multiple cameras allows the engine to obtain information about exposure, depth and more.

Semantic AI can accurately process information about depth, facial features, posture and skin texture, then feed it all to the network processing unit (NPU). Pixel-by-pixel image processing enhances the overall image to achieve better Bokeh, dynamic range, detail and colour reproduction.

5. Periscope SuperSensing Zoom

Inside the HUAWEI P40 Pro, there’s a horizontally placed periscope 5x Optical Telephoto Camera that includes a prism to reflect light at a 90-degree angle, shifting it to the horizontal plane, to support 5x optical zoom and 50x maximum digital zoom. It is also the first telephoto camera to adopt the RYYB CFA, which replaces the green pixels with yellow pixels, effectively increasing light intake by 40 percent, thus resulting in better image quality under complicated lighting.

6. Third-generation AI Image Processing Engine

Post-production has become a staple of photography. From analogue to digital, the ability to process an image after it has been taken separates the mediocre from the mesmerising. To let everyday users achieve these results, the HUAWEI P40 Series features HUAWEI’s third-generation AI Image Processing Engine. The powerful engine processes images pixel by pixel, resulting in lossless object separation and optimisation. Images taken with backlight, low light and zoom are all qualitatively improved. Portraits processed with this engine feature better skin texture, colour and lighting – Instagram ready right away.

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7. Ultra Wide Cine Camera

HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 Pro+ feature an Ultra Wide Cine Camera with a 1/1.54-inch sensor and the 3:2 golden ratio. The devices support ISO51200 Ultra Low-light Video and 7680fps Ultra-Slow Motion Video. The Ultra Wide Cine Camera supports SedecimPixel Fusion Technology, producing 4.48μm sized binned pixels for video capture, greatly improving the light gathering capability, resulting in improved quality on low-light videos.

8. Directional Audio Zoom

HUAWEI P40 Pro supports Directional Audio Zoom, which means its omnidirectional microphones on the top, bottom and back can accurately collect the surrounding sound. As the focus of the camera zooms in, the sound from further away will be amplified. The sound is not only directional, but the system also effectively filters out other background noise.

9. HUAWEI Golden Snap

Powered by the Kirin 990 5G, the new HUAWEI Golden Snap uses AI to add a new dimension to still image processing: time.

AI Best Moment uses AI to help budding photographers pick the best shot every time. Analysing the frames taken before, during and after the shutter button is pressed, this feature picks out the best frames based on an extensive library of reference photos. The benefits of this feature are most apparent when taking snapshots of moving objects and peoples’ faces.

AI Remove Passerby and AI Remove Reflection ensures that you never need to worry about unwanted interference in your images. Whether that’s pedestrians walking in front of your shot or glare from reflections, HUAWEI has the solution. Upon tapping the shutter button, the HUAWEI P40 Series collects scene information before and after the virtual shutter is closed. Using AI algorithms, the before and after frames are then compared and aligned for you to easily crop out passers-by and unwanted glares, giving you an unprecedented level of control.

Click on the videos below to find out more about AI Remove Passerby and AI Remove Reflection

https://youtu.be/DmofQMbljQQ

https://youtu.be/OjrxTOAIChk

10. Powerful front cameras

The HUAWEI P40 Pro has a 32MP AF Camera, IR Depth Camera, proximity sensor and ambient sensor under the small hole on the display. These advanced components enrich the user experience with a host of features. The front camera module supports AF to help user focus on their face. It also supports 4K UHD video capture. Working together with the IR Depth Camera, the 32MP AF Camera can also provide pro-grade Bokeh effects.

HUAWEI AppGallery – Equipped with most of Malaysians’ Frequently-Used Apps

HUAWEI’s AppGallery now contains most of Malaysians’ frequently used apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp, WeChat, Netflix, Instagram, AirAsia, TikTok, Lazada, and more.

The AppGallery is also safe, as it is fortified with four layers of protection that have been certified by the highest industry standards. Users can save more storage by just using the Quick Apps to open the particular apps you want without installing it.

Moreover, for P40 series and MatePad pro users can redeem rewards worth up to RM2381 at HUAWEI Member Center and also get free 50GB of HUAWEI Cloud storage for three months. Get More Secure, More Storage, More Rewards when you use HUAWEI AppGallery.

Order now!

Don’t wait to get your hands on your brand-new HUAWEI P40 Series –
best in smartphone photography and connectivity
. You can order online with complete peace of mind when you purchase your new HUAWEI P40 Series throughout the MCO period.

You can make your purchase via the HUAWEI Official Online Store:
https://shop.huawei.com/my/april2020-new-launches.html


6 Useful Things Your Galaxy S20 Camera Can Do for You

The Galaxy S20 has been receiving a lot of attention for its innovative camera experience granted by such capabilities as Space Zoom and Single Take, as well as its super high-resolution sensors, video capture in stunning 8K resolution and other leading functions.

But beyond just offering
these innovative camera capabilities
 to ensure your memories are captured just as they happen, the Galaxy S20 camera also features a range of capabilities developed to help you capture, view, edit and share your photos and videos as seamlessly as possible, from taking photos and managing your gallery to sharing your moments with friends.

Read on to learn more about these useful features and how they can help you enhance your Galaxy S20 camera experience.

Capture Freely

Custom Filter
 lets you create and customize your own personal photo filters using existing pictures, including those you have taken using the Camera app. You can now personalize your shots to match your own aesthetic and color tone preferences, both before and after taking pictures.

Furthermore, for the most seamless video experience possible, you can
switch between the front and rear cameras
 whilst recording a 4K UHD video – meaning you’ll never miss a chance to capture your priceless moments from every angle. Whilst recording a video, select the ‘camera switch’ icon on the bottom right of the screen to change between the front and rear cameras.

View Easily

With the
Clean View
 feature, the Gallery app can group up to 100 consecutive images into one bundle based on when they have been shot for easy viewing. You can then easily review each bundle and select your favorite picture to serve as the group’s thumbnail.

The Gallery also offers
enhanced search capabilities
. Compared to the previous iteration, the improved search now shows a more diverse array of results when you search by time or place keywords. If your search term results in nothing to display, your S20 will suggest similar search terms to help you find what you are looking for, with greater ease.

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Edit & Share Quickly

Highlight reel
 creates a dynamic video clip out of your favorite photos and videos. You can either simply enjoy this curated selection of your best snaps or further personalize your reel by amending the duration, adding text, changing the background volume or music and more.

To help you swiftly share high-resolution photos and videos with your friends, Samsung has provided users with
Quick Share
. It allows you to easily see which users are nearby so that you can select and share high-resolution pictures and videos with multiple people – just by tapping on the icon.

With these useful camera features, Samsung is bringing a more user-friendly camera and gallery experience to mobile photography enthusiasts. Be sure to stay tuned to
Samsung Malaysia Newsroom
 and
Galaxy S20 official website
 for more information on the latest Galaxy innovations, including the groundbreaking Galaxy S20 series.


7 Awesome MeeTime Features On Your HUAWEI P40 Series

Living and working under Movement Control Order (MCO) has made communication much more challenging. The HUAWEI P40 Series is not only the best in photography, but also connectivity, and comes with a solution to this challenge – in the form of its revolutionary MeeTime function. Here are seven awesome MeeTime features that will ensure you seamless communication every time.

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Make Video Calls in Excellent Full HD Quality

Throughout this Movement Control Order (MCO) period, the function many of us have to rely on, be it for work or just to stay in touch with loved ones, is video-calling — and HUAWEI’s MeeTime is the perfect solution. This absolute game changer of a built-in native EMUI app supports up to 1080p video calling between Huawei devices, even in areas where users have weak cellular or Wi-Fi reception, thanks to the powerful optimisations that come with the feature.

More Fun with Screen Sharing

HUAWEI MeeTime features a new two-way Screen Sharing function that allows users to share information while chatting, bringing users on either end of the call closer to each other. This opens the door to a world of new possibilities across different scenarios.

For instance, when users are shopping online, Screen Sharing lets them take turns showing each other what tickles their fancy. At work, designers and project managers can showcase their work to their client by presenting it using the apps they use via Screen Sharing. Furthermore, HUAWEI MeeTime is also an excellent tool for recruiters to virtually meet with potential candidates and gauge whether they are a good fit for the role, streamlining the interviewing process, not to mention the time needed for commuting.

MeeTime Together

HUAWEI MeeTime is built on Huawei’s distributed technology, giving you the freedom to use third-party devices to conduct video calls as though they were integrated into your Huawei device. The ecosystem of third-party devices that support HUAWEI MeeTime is rapidly expanding.

Kandao Meeting 360°: You can connect a Huawei device with Kandao’s all-in-one conferencing camera to take advantage of its pro-grade features in a HUAWEI MeeTime video call.

Drift action cameras: The award-winning Drift Ghost series supports HUAWEI MeeTime. You can connect your Huawei smartphone with a Ghost 4K and strap the camera to a bicycle to livestream your most daring adventures via Huawei’s video call functionality.

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Network Adaptation

While in poor network quality situations, HUAWEI MeeTime uses super resolution technology to compensate for loss of video quality in real time as well as adapt to bandwidth changes to ensure a high resolution and smooth calling experience.

In addition, last year HUAWEI launched Link Turbo, which combines Wi-Fi and LTE signals to provide much faster download speeds. Link Turbo automatically analyses users’ usage behaviours and network conditions to figure out the best way to deliver the optimal result. Internet connectivity is dynamically switched between Wi-Fi and 4G, depending which one is faster, to boost download speed. HUAWEI MeeTime adopts the same technology – it automatically switches between a Wi-Fi or cellular signal based on the quality of the connection, and it’s done seamlessly in the background.

Low Light Performance

Huawei has always been an industry leader in mobile imaging technology. Poor lighting conditions won’t be a problem on HUAWEI MeeTime, thanks to the facial recognition technology and optimisations that allow it to perform well in low-light settings. These ensure that you can clearly be seen on a HUAWEI MeeTime call even when you’re in a dark room.

Simplicity

HUAWEI MeeTime is extremely straightforward and easy to use. It is a built-in feature on certain HUAWEI devices that run EMUI 10.1. All you need to do is sign in with HUAWEI ID, select a contact (who has a HUAWEI MeeTime-compatible device) you wish to call, and tap the video call button to initiate a call.

All Calls Stay Private

One of the core design principles of HUAWEI MeeTime is end-to-end encryption. All video and audio calls made using the service are encrypted by default. That means you are guaranteed privacy when you are on a video call.

Order now!

Don’t wait to get your hands on your brand-new HUAWEI P40 Series –
best in smartphone photography and connectivity
. You can order online with complete peace of mind when you purchase your new HUAWEI P40 Series throughout the MCO period.

You can make your purchase via the HUAWEI Official Online Store:
https://shop.huawei.com/my/april2020-new-launches.html


At Home with Galaxy: Tips to Help You Stay Entertained

When spending a lot of time inside, having the right tools around to keep you productive, active and – last but not least – entertained is key.

While staying active should be a mainstay of everyone’s daily routine, it’s important to enjoy some downtime every now and then and relax with your favorite TV show, game or movie. Read on for some simple tips to making your content-watching and gaming sessions all the more enjoyable.

Superior Streaming

There’s nothing more satisfying than discovering a new series or film that you love. You can easily enjoy all your favorite Netflix titles directly on your smartphone thanks to the Galaxy line’s signature Infinity Display or Infinity-O Display, along with the powerful performance of your Galaxy device, be it the Galaxy S20 or Galaxy Z Flip. If you’re looking to diversify how you enjoy your favorite content, you can easily switch from your smartphone to your Samsung Smart TV using DeX.

Multitask While You Unwind

Furthermore, in order to multitask while enjoying your favorite YouTube videos, you can harness the multidevice power of Samsung DeX. Just link your phone to your monitor using any USB C-HDMI adapter cable, click on the Samsung DeX prompt in your notification bar and tap ‘OK’ to enable Samsung DeX mode. Not only can you then resume your favorite content instantly, you can also chat with your friends or browse the internet while watching.

When enjoying your downtime, it’s easy to find yourself relaxing to the point where even basic movements seem superfluous. For those times when you’re too comfortable to manually play or pause the next video in your YouTube queue, you can harness the remote connectivity of the Galaxy Note10’s S Pen to control the YouTube app, even when your device is connected to an external monitor running Samsung DeX. A simple single press of your S Pen will pause or resume a video, a double press will take you to the next video, and by gesturing up or down with the body of the S Pen, you can turn the volume of your content up or down accordingly.

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Game the Way You Want

There’s no better feeling than when that ‘victory!’ sign flashes up on your screen, so when developing our mobile devices for you, we always look to provide you with the most enjoyable gaming experiences possible.

The Galaxy S20 series is no exception – you can enjoy remarkable reaction times when partaking in a gaming session thanks to the series’ smooth screen-scrolling and high screen refresh rate. To enjoy the full benefits of the S20 series’ 120Hz display while gaming, just head to Settings > Display > Motion smoothness and then tap on the 120Hz option.

The very latest titles in gaming are bigger and better than ever – so you need a powerful device that is able to keep up to enjoy them on. Along with fast processors, Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S20 devices feature the AI-powered Game Booster, which monitors how the game runs on your device to automatically adjust phone settings for peak gaming performance, no matter what kind of game you are playing. You can even disable notifications when in-game to ensure your session is as immersive and as distraction-free as possible.

To ensure you never miss another tap, swipe or command prompt when gunning for a winning move mid-game, the Galaxy S20 also comes with an enhanced touch latency of 240Hz
1
 and immediate Bluetooth audio response so that the title is yours to take when in the final stages of a match or battle.

Additionally, in order to provide you with as many options as possible when looking to relax with a good game, Samsung’s partnership with Microsoft is set to bring you mobile access to leading street racing game Forza Street in the first half of 2020.

From gaming to streaming, your Galaxy device is primed and ready to help you relax and stay entertained while enjoying downtime at home with a wide range of content, performance and functionality options.

For more information, visit www.samsungmobilepress.com, news.samsung.com/galaxy or
www.samsung.com/my
.


Forest Interactive: RCS Set To Revolutionize Mobile Messaging Ecosystem

RCS-based messaging is seeing strong momentum and growing demand in business. What’s in it for the telco players?

An emerging technology, Rich Communications Services (RCS), is finally reaching fruition and predicted to revolutionize text-based messaging on a global scale. In Japan, RCS-based +Message service by DoCoMo, KDDI, and Softbank has been proven a hit with a strong demonstration of customer adoption since 2018, according to the GSMA
report
. It stated that +Message is forecasted to have 17.5 million active users by the end of this year, and this figure is predicted to rise to more than 40 million by 2021.

“RCS messaging will present transformative opportunities for telcos,” said Forest Interactive Product Operations Manager Adi Azfar. “It provides enhanced consumer messaging experiences that can exceed capabilities provided by OTT messaging providers. The richness and interactive digital nature of RCS will help telcos to tap into digital marketing budgets for brands and enterprises to spend every year, opening new revenue opportunities never before accessible to the telco industry.”

In addition, the Chinese’s market’s most prominent telco players China Mobile, Telecom, and Unicom have recently stepped up the game by joining their forces to roll out 5G-based RCS. This integration of 5G network and RCS will create a new mobile messaging ecosystem that opens up more opportunities for smartphone and telecommunications equipment providers.

Despite the decline in construction and testing due to the COVID-19 crisis, the three companies are planning to set up 500,000 5G base stations this year for China’s 5G development and its commercial applications.

“RCS is what businesses need to enhance B2C messaging. It provides several advantages over the SMS experience, including verified brand identity, rich imagery, an interactive carousel of deals, and quick-actions buttons that enable the user to navigate seamlessly through the experience without requiring to install a third-party app,” clarified Adi.

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Since RCS is IP-based, users can now access a range of enhanced features that enable richer media solution and more profound real-time experiences. The new and visually appealing messaging channel is highly dynamic with the ability to offer more engaging and interactive functionalities such as live conversations, high-resolution file sharing, location information, analytic feedback, and even read receipts and last seen details.


Four Ways To Make Technology Work For An At-Home Business

Technology for an at-home business is something that is crucial in making things work better and for getting the most out of your day. With so much technology out there and available at your fingertips, here are four ways that you can make it work for your at-home business.

Go Paperless To Save Money

Going paperless
 is something that a lot of businesses are doing nowadays because they see the appeal of saving money on printing supplies and running costs for these hefty machines. Not only that, but it’s better for the environment that more big corporations are saving the trees where they can and reducing their carbon footprint. As a smaller business, working from home definitely helps to be more eco-friendly, but still when it comes to printing, there’s likely to be little reason why you can’t go paperless too. As an at-home business, you’ll likely have less funds to work with too, so it’s definitely worth going paperless if you can.

Get A Virtual Address

Virtual addresses and mailboxes can be great for showing another business or client that you are professional because even though you might be, having a home address as a business one can put people off. A
physicaladdress
 can certainly have it’s benefits and is definitely worth getting to help elevate the appearance of your business. It’s also great for putting a bit of security between you and anyone you work with online. That virtual business address can make sure that you’re not going to have any bad experiences as opposed to having your home and personal address on your website or email for the whole world to see.

Use For Automation To Save Time

Automation can be a great way to save time for your business, especially when you’re likely running it as a one-man band. Whether
you’re automating
 payments in your financial department or scheduling social media content ahead of time, it’s a great way to cheat time and get the most out of your day. Automation doesn’t need to cost that much either, and there are lots of online tools that are worth taking advantage of in order to help automate more of your business. Look at what is taking up your time and try to find ways to automate in order to save as much time as you can.

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Social Media For Promotion

Social media
 is a wonderful tool to use when trying to promote your business. And as much as having yourself on all platforms can help, they’re not all beneficial for your business.That’s why it might be worth looking at all the different platforms available and picking one that best suits your needs as a business owner. Twitter might work better for you if you have long-form content, whereas Instagram is more suited for visual content.

Making technology work for your at-home business can be critical when trying to make money and thrive. Use these tips to find technology that works to elevate your business and make it better.


Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Is The Zoom Worth It?

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

From RM3,599.00

9.2

Performance

9.5/10

Price

8.5/10

Camera

9.5/10

Functions

9.5/10

Design

9.0/10

				Pros

Space zoom

High spec for gaming

Good battery life

120Hz refresh rate is awesome

Excellent camera

				Cons

A little thick

A little heavy

Space zoom needs a little work

Buy now

The new Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G phone is known for its ultimate processing power and its new 100x “space zoom” camera. I have tested the highly advertised space zoom lens during a bright sunny day and at night. Both have its own pros and cons. Now this is my review on the new Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G.

My first look at the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is the massive size and feels a tad heavy. It is also quite thick as compared to other flagship devices but we all know that the size and thickness is to accommodate the top-of-the-line camera modules. And boy they are a joy.

First Look & Design

Putting the size aside, I feel that the Galaxy S20 is made to set its own persona and in this case, being an elegant monster. I really don’t mind the size and weight. It just feels solid. Of course if you want something smaller, you can always get the normal S20 which is smaller and lighter. But I like this monster in particular.

I received the Cosmic Grey version of the S20 Ultra. Only two colour variants available for the Ultra 5G edition and the other available colour is Cosmic Black. Very aptly named because they included the space zoom in it as well. Get it? Nevermind.

Most of Samsung’s flagships comes in this black box, which is nice. Inside the box you will find all the standard stuffs like the earphones tuned by AKG, USB type-C cable and the charging port, a silicon case to protect your S20 and the user manual that no one reads.

The S20 Ultra fits well in my hand but typing in one hand proved a little bit difficult. So for those who have this phone will need both hands to type. The volume rocker and power button sits on the right side of the phone (as usual) while there’s nothing on the left side. The SIM and MicroSD slot is located at the top of the device along with a tiny microphone hole.

At the bottom you can find the usual ports such as the USD type-C charging and data port, bottom blasting speaker and another tiny microphone hole. You won’t find a headphone/earphone jack here so you need to plug in the accompanied USB type-C earphone instead.

The selfie camera is a punch hole type located right at the top on the front side of the phone. And at the back of the phone, you can find the huge camera module that houses 4 cameras and 1 LED flash. The flagship camera here is the huge 108MP sensor on the main shooter, the 100x “space zoom” and 10x hybrid optical zoom camera. Of course it also comes with ultra-wide angle camera setup to squeeze that extra person in a group photo.

Display is amazing. I tried running a 60fps 1080p videos with the S20’s 120Hz FHD display, it was awesome. Super smooth, highly vibrant and no lag video playback. The resolution and fluidity of the video is amazing. I really love the punchy colours and at 120Hz, it’s a whole new experience.

That paired with AKG tuned Dolby Atmos stereo speakers bumped it up another notch. The S20 Ultra has a speaker at the bottom but it also uses the ear-piece at the top as a speaker. The sound quality may not be out of this world but it does its job to give you that surround experience.

Now lets take a quick look at the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G specifications.

SoC
: Exynos 990 (7 nm+) Octa-core (2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2×2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
: Mali-G77 MP11
OS
: Android 10, One UI 2
Memory
: 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Display
:
Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
6.9 inches, 114.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~511 ppi density)
120Hz@FHD/60Hz@QHD refresh rate
Protection:
 Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Battery
: Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
Camera
:
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
Periscope 48 MP, f/3.5, 103mm (telephoto), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x hybrid optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4µm, Super Steady video
0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth)
Selfie Camera:
 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF
Sensors:
 Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Colours:
 Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black

Performance & Usage

Previously, I am able to use Antutu 3D to benchmark all the phones that I review. But ever since Google Playstore pulled out Antutu from its list, I have to use another benchmarking app to test the power of the S20 Ultra. That, and my usual PUBG Mobile gaming sessions.

Well lets go over to my overall gaming experience with the Galaxy S20 Ultra first. PUBG mobile is able to run on the fullest and highest graphic settings on this phone. When I run the game at its fullest graphic settings at normal 60Hz refresh rate, it was flawless. The graphic was so good and smooth. I even turned on the shadows for more realistic effects. It was so smooth that I totally love the rendering.

Now I turn on the 120Hz refresh rate settings for the display, run the game again to see what kind of graphics I will get. It was even better. I have seen a more smoother movements in my days of playing PUBG Mobile. It was liquid smooth. I know that this S20 is made for gaming and it’s so true. I’m loving the graphics that I got two chicken dinners in a row during my first few games with the Galaxy S20 Ultra. And because of that, I started streaming my game plays on my Facebook. It’s THAT good.

This is probably the highest spec device that I’ve tried so far. I wouldn’t know how other flagships perform on heavy graphics. So this is entirely my own experience with the most powerful device that I’ve reviewed. This and the Galaxy Tab S6, and Galaxy Fold too.

On to the benchmark. I use 3D Mark app for this. It is similar to Antutu 3D benchmark app whereby it plays a really heavy 3D graphic rendering software to see how the device performs. So the S20 Ultra device that I tested received a final score of 5,633 and 5,330 on OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan GPU settings respectively. It also sits at number 14 in the list of devices which is not bad. The Snapdragon 865 variant of the S20 performs way better than the Exynos version.

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On heavy graphics use, the phone tends to heat up a little bit. I guess this is normal for every devices out there, especially when it’s made for gaming. Hence they other gaming phones are putting in their own cooling systems such as liquid based or tiny fan inside the phone. Just remember, heavy graphics and processing power required extra energy and will produce heat.

Speaking of energy, the S20 Ultra comes with a 5,000mAh Li-Po battery. The whole 5,000mAh storage managed to keep the S20 Ultra alive for more than a day. In fact, I only have to recharge it at the end of the 2nd day after it is fully charged. Or at the end of the day if I play games all day long.

But if you’re not a gaming person, the Galaxy S20 Ultra can last close to 3 days if you’re only using it for social media and messaging. I managed to extend it to 3 days when using it for normal use.

Another thing that I liked with the S20 is the improved ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner/sensor. It managed to scan my fingerprint quickly and more accurate than the previous flagships (other than the Note10). Last time I need to place my finger at the exact point at the front display. Sometimes I need to press a little so that it can scan my fingerprint. With the S20 Ultra, it scans quickly and accurately. So this is an improved function, a big plus for S20 series.

Camera & Photography

Before we begin, here’s a quick recap on the S20’s camera setup.

Camera
:
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
Periscope 48 MP, f/3.5, 103mm (telephoto), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x hybrid optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.4µm, Super Steady video
0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.0, (depth)
Selfie Camera:
 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF

This is where most people are looking forward to. It’s the real world usage of the camera and this will help in making that final decision for the purchase.

The most talked about camera function and how it performs. Every one wants to know how the 100x space zoom looks like. What is the end result and is it really good? I’m going to just tell you this. This is a hybrid zoom function and the 100x zoom is mostly digital zoom, not optical zoom. The 10x optical zoom however, is available in this S20 and we can see how it goes from the gallery below.

Ready to see the results? Here goes…

Ultra-wide angle test indoors.

Food photos.

A beautiful day at the beach. Ultra-wide angle. But wait…

Lets zoom in a little bit. Is that an island? – Normal wide angle.

Oh! It is an island. 5x optical zoom.

Looks like they have some sort of a jetty there. 10x optical zoom.

It is a jetty. And a house too maybe? Good place to go fishing. 50x digital zoom.

If there’s anyone on that island, we can see them. Full 100x space zoom.

At full 100x space zoom, I need a steady hand to take the picture. Lots of shakes occurred. Perhaps having a tripod would be a good idea too. But alas, I didn’t have any with me at the time. So the end result is a little bit blurry. I’m sure it can be better if I have a tripod.

That was day time space zoom. How about night time? See below.

Beautiful night before the MCO.

Let’s zoom a little bit. 5x optical zoom.

Can still see the details. And no, I wasn’t spying. 10x optical zoom.

Night time shooting was not that good. I stopped at 50x digital zoom.

Night time space zoom not that good unless you have a tripod. I wanted to push all the way to 100x space zoom but I can’t make out the image at all. All I saw was just light and lines. So to shoot at night, use a tripod. But overall night photography is really good.

In almost complete darkness other than the lights above. Captured this using the Single Take mode.

Before I forget, the single take function is the best function you can use on the S20 Ultra. What it does is, the phone will capture a few type of shots within 5 to 10 seconds including videos and display the best looking ones for you to choose from. I use this function a lot. Almost all the time. I can compare the photos and only choose the best that I like. So the black and white photo above is the best of the lot from the single take shot.

Another single take shot.

The photo of my son above was also taken with the single shot function. Now you can see why I love this function especially the auto optimization or filter that it applies. Black and white photos always tells more stories, to me.

Almost played with the filter. This is on live focus > colour point.

Just an evening sky with Venus in view. This was close to 8pm, it was actually very dark already.

Normal night photos are good. But in bright daylight is even better. I love the “Single Shot” function on the S20. I can never stop taking photos with it. I will create a photo gallery at the end of this post soon so that I can add more photos later on. I do have more photos that I want to share but I’ll leave it at this for now. If you want to see more photos, come back to this post within a week or two.

Again, the camera functions on this Galaxy S20 Ultra is good. Colours are spot on. I don’t need to edit any of the photos because it already looks good as it is.

As for the video, have a look at the sample video that I took with the Galaxy S20 Ultra below:

I didn’t actually run a full test on the video because I was loving the camera for photographs more. Besides, I’m more into photography. But then the video quality is not bad. If you have a mobile phone gimbal, it will be so much better for videography.

Conclusion

What I love about the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is the ability to display a cool 120Hz refresh rate that give a smooth rendering of graphics, even when scrolling through web pages is a breeze. Of course the high spec in the SoC and GPU is a big plus point along with the ample storage and 12GB RAM base memory. The higher spec goes up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage space which is awesome.

The ultrasonic fingerprint scanner/sensor is much improved. That I love too. Of course, the camera department is top notch. I love the single shot function and the space zoom can be better. However, the 10x hybrid optical zoom is not bad.

Gaming is a joy on the S20 Ultra. I can have endless gaming time with this phone and it is hard for me to put down the phone once I’ve started. This has got to be my most favourite thing about the S20 Ultra, other than the camera.

Daily usage is above average. Multi-tasking is a breeze and daily work use is superb. The large screen enables me to do a little bit of document work and sometimes with slides too. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a good daily driver. The only upset for me was that I unable to test the 5G network speed because I need a 5G enabled SIM card for that. That’s too bad but hopefully I can test it next time.

If you wish to get a brand new Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, you can head over to Samsung’s
official website
 now. The retail price for the S20 series starts from RM3,599.00.


GOPAYZ #Giveback Campaign Helps to Ease Financial Burden of Malaysians With RM1 Million Worth of Cash

GoPayz, the universal e-wallet offering digital financial and lifestyle services developed by U Mobile, is giving away RM1 million worth of cash as part of its GoPayz #GiveBack campaign.  From now till 30
th
 June 2020, any new user who signs up with GoPayz will receive RM5 cash and if the new user is also a U Mobile customer, they will receive an additional RM3 e-voucher from 7-Eleven.

Jasmine Lee, Chief Marketing Officer of U Mobile shares the rationale behind the campaign, “Malaysia is going through a particularly challenging time and in light of the current climate, we feel it is appropriate for GoPayz to #GiveBack to the community. Even though, it seems like we are only giving each user RM5 but we are actually dedicating up to RM1 million for this effort so that we may widen the reach as much as possible. The cash that the new GoPayz user receives may be used to purchase various essential products and services via the app, from micro life insurance, mobile top-ups and food deliveries to making zakat contributions.”

To qualify for GoPayz #GiveBack campaign, one only needs to sign up for the universal e-wallet and upon successful registration, the new user will receive the RM5 cash within 3 working days.

Apart from the GoPayz #GiveBack campaign, GoPayz is also offering a promotional price of just RM2 per month for the first 2 months for customers who subscribe to GoLife Plus — a micro life insurance plan underwritten by SunLife Malaysia, who has recently set up a Special COVID-19 Relief Fund for customers who have been impacted by COVID-19.

Customers can download GoPayz at:
http://bit.ly/GoPayz

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HONOR 9X Pro Start Sale Moves Online this 17 April

Global smartphone brand HONOR today announced that the recently launched HONOR 9X Pro will be shifting its availability from in-store to online at Hihonor this 17 April, 12am. The smartphone was initially scheduled to go on sale at all HONOR Experience Stores (HES) nationwide during the same time.

The move was in response to the recent announcement made by the Prime Minister regarding the extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO), allowing consumers to shop safely in the comfort of their own home. Priced at RM 999, every purchase of the powerful smartphone will come with a free HONOR Band5i* worth RM 119 and 50GB of HUAWEI Cloud Storage, enhancing the extraordinary user experience for all.

HONOR is committed to doing its part during this period and hope consumers will continue to #StayHomeWithHONOR. While all HONOR Experience Stores are temporarily closed due to the extended nationwide MCO, operations continue online on
Hihonor
. HONOR places high importance on providing efficient customer service solutions, should there be any inquiries, consumers can reach out to HONOR’s 1 to 1 Service Assistance via the following service channels:

The HONOR 9X Pro, the first HONOR smartphone pre-installed with HUAWEI AppGallery marks the start of an intelligent and interconnected ecosystem for HONOR users. Armed with a 7nm Kirin 810 AI Chipset, 6.59” HONOR FullView Display and 48MP Triple Camera plus liquid cooling feature, the HONOR 9X is great for all day usage as well as long hours of gaming.

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

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HONOR Brings More Awesome Deals with its Duduk Rumah Sale

Shop intelligently at home and save up to RM 200 with flash deals!

You do your part, we’ll do ours! Global smartphone brand HONOR is introducing its Duduk Rumah sale online on
Hihonor
 and
partner e-commerce stores
 featuring more awesome deals and freebies from 22 – 27 April. As a treat, Hihonor will feature different devices as part of their Bazaar-E-Ramadan flash deals with up to RM 200 off and lucky draw with prizes worth up to RM 79 to be won.

For those that missed the recently launched HONOR MagicBook and HONOR 9X Pro start sales promotions and free gifts, fret not! HONOR has extended its promotions with the brand-new Duduk Rumah sale in line with the Movement Control Order to ensure consumers can conveniently and safely make their purchase. Consumers who make their purchases on Hihonor will get an additional RM 100 off on purchases worth RM 1,000 and RM 50 off on purchases worth RM 500 and above.

Bazaar-E-Ramadan Flash Deals on Hihonor

For only two hours, Hihonor will feature a different HONOR device every day during the Duduk Rumah sale period at 12 PM as part of their flash deals. For the attractive deals especially the HONOR MagicWatch 2 in Sakura Gold and HONOR 20 PRO, be sure to act quick as the discounted prices will only be revealed then!

HONOR Smartphones and Laptop

Enjoy discounts up to RM 50 on some of your favorite HONOR devices! Consumers who purchase two products or more that add up to RM 1,000 get an additional RM 100 off too.

HONOR Wearables

Lucky Draw

Aside from the deals above, consumers can also play a game and stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM 79! Prizes include an HONOR Band 5 Sport, HONOR Waterproof Bag and *vouchers up to RM 50.

*Vouchers not applicable on flash sale, HONOR MagicBook, HONOR 9X Pro and HONOR MagicWatch 2 (Sakura Gold)

Simply follow these steps:

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How to play and win?

If you have not already, register for a Hihonor account
Click on “Tap to play” button to start the game
Find out if you have won, or try again
Vouchers will be added to your ‘My Account > Coupons’ valid from 22 – 27 April
Winners will be contacted on 5 May onwards
Prizes will be delivered from 10 May onwards

Don’t miss out on these amazing deals! For more information on HONOR Malaysia, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
http://hihonor.com/my
, or check out the official Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/HonorMY/
 for updates.


HONOR Fansgiving 2020: Exclusive Deals as Low as RM48 Everyday

HONOR fans will enjoy exciting discounts on a range of HONOR Intelligent Lifestyle products from 4-12 April 2020

Global technology brand HONOR today announced deals for its annual HONOR Fansgiving day. The celebration will offer a range of exciting deals and offers on HONOR fan-favorites across all categories, including smartphones and wearables, to HONOR fans from over 18 countries including Malaysia, Germany, France, UK, Russia, Czech Republic and more.

Running from 4
th
 April through to 12
th
 April 2020, HONOR Malaysia will be offering deals as low as RM 48! Available only at
Hihonor.com/my
 and
HONOR’s official store on Shopee
, they are also offering freebies for purchases of their most popular products*. HONOR believes that innovation technology can have a positive impact on people’s lives and the Fansgiving day will demonstrate how HONOR’s range of products can help users achieve a healthier, more productive life, anytime, anywhere.

*
while stocks last

HONOR Fansgiving Deals

Besides the awesome deals below, from 4 – 12 April, fans who purchase over RM 408 and above are entitled to a further RM 50 discount!*

*Terms & Conditions apply

Model

RRP

HONOR Fansgiving Price

Freebies

HONOR 20

RM 1199

N/A

HONOR Band 5 Sport

HONOR 20 Lite

RM 799

RM 749

Gift Box

HONOR 9X

RM 999

RM 949

HONOR 9X Gift Box, HONOR Band 5i and more

HONOR 8X Max

RM 899

RM 849

HONOR 8X Gift Box

HONOR 7S

RM 329

RM 309

Mini phone holder, Data Cable and 32GB SD Card

HONOR Band 5

RM 129

RM 111

N/A

HONOR Sport PRO

RM 299

RM 199

N/A

HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm (Charcoal Black)

RM 699

RM 649

N/A

HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm  (Flax Brown)

RM 749

RM 699

N/A

HONOR MagicWatch 2 42mm (Agate Black)

RM 599

RM 549

N/A

Flash Deals

Starting from 12PM, fans can check out daily flash deals for some of their favourite HONOR products from as low as RM48!

Date

Model

RRP

HONOR Fansgiving Price

4 April

HONOR Band 5

RM 129

RM 48

5 April

HONOR Band 5 Sport

RM 79

RM 48

6 April

HONOR Powerbank 10,000mAh

RM 149

RM 48

7 April

HONOR Band 5i

RM 119

RM 88

HONOR Band Sport

RM 79

RM 48

8 April

HONOR Band 5

RM 129

RM 48

HONOR 20

RM 1199

RM 999

9 April

HONOR Band 5 Sport

RM 79

RM 48

10 April

HONOR Band 5

RM 129

RM 48

11 April

HONOR Powerbank 10,000mAh

RM 149

RM 48

12 April

HONOR Band 5 Sport

RM 79

RM 48

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HONOR Fansgiving @ Shopee

For fans who prefer to make their purchases on Shopee, HONOR is offering deals on the platform as well! Not only that, there is also a one-day deal happening in conjunction with Shopee’s Brand Day.

Date

Model

RRP

Shopee Brand Day Price

4 April

HONOR 20

RM 1199

RM 999

HONOR Sport PRO

RM 299

RM 199

HONOR Band5i

RM 119

RM 88

Model

RRP

HONOR Fansgiving Price

Freebies

HONOR 20

RM 1199

N/A

HONOR Band 5 Sport

HONOR 20 Lite

RM 799

RM 749

HONOR Band 5 Sport

HONOR 9X

RM 999

RM 949

HONOR 9X Gift Box, HONOR Band 5i and more

HONOR 8X Max

RM 899

RM 849

HONOR 8X Gift Box

HONOR 7S

RM 329

RM 309

Mini phone holder, Data Cable

HONOR Band 5

RM 129

RM 111

N/A

HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm (Charcoal Black)

RM 699

RM 649

N/A

HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm  (Flax Brown)

RM 749

RM 699

N/A

HONOR MagicWatch 2 42mm (Agate Black)

RM 599

RM 549

N/A

“We are delighted to be celebrating HONOR’s Global Fans Day 2020 with our fans and offering a range of great deals and discounts on our best-in-class products. At the end of 2019, we had over 220 million fans around the world and this is our way of saying thank you for the continued support. We look forward to welcoming more fans to our global community in 2020 and beyond.” said George Zhao, President of HONOR. “In line with our Intelligent Lifestyle ecosystem, which is centred around our 1+8+N strategy – having 1 HONOR Smartphone, 8 categories of in-house devices and a wide range of products from our partners – to enable a smart life, we launch this year’s Fansgiving Day theme; “
HONOR Your Smart Life
”. HONOR strives to create a more connected and intelligent world for global youth. Through this celebration, we hope more people will enjoy the benefits of smart living, made possible by HONOR’s all-scenario smart products.”

Don’t miss out on these amazing deals! For more information on HONOR Malaysia, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website and information portal at
Hihonor.com/my
, or check out our
official Facebook page
 for updates.


HONOR Has Got You Covered With Extended Warranty!

To ensure the safety and well-being of consumers in line with the extended Movement Control Order (MCO) announced by the Prime Minister, warranty for all HONOR devices* has been extended giving consumers flexibility and a peace of mind. Warranty for all HONOR devices that expire between the period of 18 March to 30 May 2020 will qualify for an automatic extension until 31 May 2020.

The extension covers Normal In-Warranty, Screen Protection Warranty, 7-day phone replacement (Date of Purchase) and more. HONOR recognises its responsibility towards its consumers and will work to the best of its abilities to ensure that the on-going circumstances will not affect its after sales services for consumers. As HONOR Experience Stores continues to be temporarily closed, operations will continue online on
Hihonor
.

Should there be an issue that requires a visit to a service center immediately, consumers can reach out to a service assistance listed below and a representative will record the consumers’ enquiries and escalate it for further action. Once approved, consumers can then visit service centers within three days after it has resumed operations.

HONOR’s 1-to-1 Service Assistance

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

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HONOR Kicks Off Fantastik Raya Bersama Campaign with New Prices

Global smartphone brand HONOR announced new prices for selected HONOR smartphones beginning on 1 May. Kicking off their upcoming Fantastik Raya Bersama campaign, consumers can now enjoy a better offer for smartphones such as HONOR 20 for RM 1,099, HONOR 20 Lite for RM 699, HONOR 9X for 899 and more!

HONOR has been bringing Malaysians quality smartphones with flagship features and continues to do so with these new prices – strengthening the brand’s commitment to make technology accessible to all.  Stay tuned for more exciting deals from the campaign as HONOR celebrates the upcoming Hari Raya festivities!

The HONOR smartphones that will receive a price update are as below:

Device Model

RRP (RM)

New RRP (RM)

HONOR 20

RM 1199

RM 1099

HONOR 20 Lite

RM 799

RM 699

HONOR 9X

RM 999

RM 899

HONOR 8X Max

RM 899

RM 829

HONOR 8A

RM 499

RM 469

HONOR 8S

RM 399

RM 369

HONOR 7S

RM 329

RM 299

The new prices for Fantastik Raya Bersama are available across all platforms effective 1 May 2020;
hihonor
,
Shopee
,
 Lazada
,
HONOR Experience Stores (HES)
 and all partner stores.

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

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HONOR Launches Intelligent Lifestyle Products with HONOR 9X Pro, HONOR MagicBook and HONOR MagicWatch 2

HONOR today officially launched its comprehensive line-up of Intelligent Lifestyle products in Malaysia, featuring the HONOR 9X Pro, the first HONOR smartphone to use Huawei AppGallery, HONOR MagicBook, the brand’s first notebook in the Malaysian market, and the HONOR MagicWatch 2 (42mm) in Sakura Gold. The line of products are an extension of the brand’s Intelligent Lifestyle ecosystem and strengthened the brand’s commitment to expanding its IoT ecosystem by creating a sophisticated and connected experience for all.

The HONOR MagicBook, the first HONOR notebook in the Malaysian market debuts as a lightweight and high performing notebook complete with all-day battery life. Users can gain quick and secure access through one-touch access with a Fingerprint Power button. With a USB-C charging port, the notebook supports quick charge and eliminates the need for a traditional bulky charger.

The notebook boasts powerful performance through the second-generation AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors with Radeon Vega Graphics Card. Users can immerse themselves with an incredibly rich audio experience delivered by Dolby Atmos speakers with 3D Surround Sound. Priced at RM 2,299, the notebook will officially go on sale at 12am, on 8 April on
Hihonor
 as well as HONOR’s official store on
Shopee
,
Senheng
 and
SenQ
. Each purchase will come with free gifts worth up to RM 1,017 in the form of an HONOR MagicWatch 2, Bluetooth wireless mouse and HONOR laptop backpack*.

The HONOR 9X Pro, the first HONOR smartphone pre-installed with Huawei AppGallery marks the start of an intelligent and interconnected ecosystem for HONOR users. Armed with a 7nm Kirin 810 AI Chipset, 6.59” HONOR FullView Display and 48MP Triple Camera plus liquid cooling feature, the HONOR 9X is great for all day usage as well as long hours of gaming. The powerful smartphone offers an extraordinary user experience at an accessible price point of RM 999 in Phantom Purple. The smartphone will go on sale on 17 April at all HONOR Experience Stores (HES) nationwide with a free HONOR Band 5i* worth RM 119.

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HONOR Malaysia also unveiled its latest HONOR MagicWatch 2 (42mm) variant, Sakura Gold that features a Milanese wristband and runs on the Kirin AI chipset, giving it 7 days of battery life. The elegant smartwatch will receive the SpO2 blood oxygen monitor and female cycle tracking feature via an OTA update on 10 April, putting it a class above products in its range.  Boasting a 1.39-inch full-color AMOLED touchscreen, 15 goal-based fitness modes, battery life up to 7 days and customized watch faces, the variant will be priced at RM 799 and will be available for sale at 12am, 8 April on
Hihonor
 and HONOR’s official store on
 S
h
opee
. Each purchase will also be entitled to a free HONOR Sport Pro* worth RM 299.

HONOR’s unique portfolio of smart and cutting-edge technology driven products designed to expand its IoT ecosystem has created a ubiquitous and seamless experience for its global customers. HONOR is committed to be the go-to brand for the needs of digital natives around the world by continuously building its ecosystem. Stay tuned for more information on upcoming Intelligent Lifestyle products.

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


How Can Technology Boost Your Business?

All business owners know that technology plays a vital role in their operations. However, many still have a fairly elementary understanding of just what tech can bring to their company. While
you’ll find computers
 and printers and so on in all worksites, this is only the starting point for what technology can do for a business. In this blog, we’re going to dive a little deeper and take a look at some of the additional ways that a business can use tech to their advantage.

Custom Software

While there are shared traits and goals among all companies, your specific business will be unique. While it’ll stand among others in your selected industry, what you do and how you do it will be specific to your business. As such, while there are plenty of excellent software options that all companies can use, at some point, it’s worthwhile looking at investing in custom software for your business. If you take a look at your operations and where you seem to run into difficulties, you’ll be able to work with a software firm to develop applications that can help you to solve that particular issue.

Flexible Working

The working world is changing, and it’s all thanks to technology. While in the past, there was no other option than to have people in the office and working onsite, today that’s all changed. With a computer, internet connection, and appropriate apps that you’ve had custom made for your business, it’s possible for your employees to work from home. There are
many advantages
 to this, both for the member of staff in question and the company as a whole. You’ll find that they work better, are happier, and that you save money on the cost of running your office (since there are fewer people there). You’ll want to have your staff in the office on some days, but incorporating a work-from-home system for your business is a worthwhile idea.

Streamline the Chaos

You’ll have hired your employees to perform a specific task. Alas, in many cases, what you’ll find is that the employee spends too much of their time doing things that don’t push your business forward, all because you don’t have the right systems in place. For example, how much time do your members of staff spend looking for the documents that they need? If it’s more than a few minutes, then that’s too long. To get around this problem, look at incorporating
document assembly software
 into your business. It’ll help to greatly improve the efficiency and quality of your staff’s work.

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Boost Collaboration

Many businesses are guilty of not utilizing their employee’s strengths as well as they could do. If you’ve got a great bunch of staff, then it’ll be in your company’s best interests to allow them to work together. You can never quite be sure what will come as a result of collaboration. But it won’t just happen effortlessly; you need to put the pieces in place that will make it as easy as possible for your staff to work together. Things like
cloud storage
 and internal social networks can encourage your team members to collaborate. And though it’s not tech related, you’ll also want to give your staff time to get to know one another, too.

Reaching A New Audience

There comes a point where a company has plateaued in its present market. From there, it needs to start looking further afield if they’re going to continue to grow and develop. Whether you’re an online or offline business, tech can help you to reach a new audience via various means. You can advertise to people in different areas through social media and also look at hosting webinars and other online resources that’ll allow people who don’t live in your area to connect with your business.

Data Points

Many companies have all the answers they’ll need to guide their decision-making process; it’s just that they don’t know that they have them. You’re likely sitting on vast quantities of data that’ll tell you what your customers like and don’t like, their spending habits, and so on. If you can tap into this technological data, then you’ll be in a strong position to move forward positively.

Conclusion

This is just a sample of all the positive things that technology can add to your business. Moving forward, it’s all about making tech a priority for your company. Stay on top of new tech developments — which come out all the time — and you never know what might happen.


How Smart Appliances Can Help Save Energy and the Planet

Making every day Earth Day

Since Earth Day was first observed 50 years ago, the day’s message has only grown in importance. For anyone wondering how they can contribute to a better tomorrow, a good place to get started is right at home with smart, energy-saving home appliances and tools. You may not believe it but even the smallest changes can ultimately make the biggest difference.

Connect Your Home

Many of us are guilty of forgetting to turn off the lights, fans and air conditioner before leaving the house – resulting in the spending of unnecessary resource and money. Thankfully, there are easy-to-use smart tools that can easily be controlled and monitored from anywhere with your smartphone.

Smart thermostats such as Nest and smart lighting like Philips Hue enable you to control the indoor temperature and lighting using only a smartphone from anywhere or set up automated schedules.

Smart appliances – from room air conditioners to laundry – can also be monitored and controlled more efficiently than ever through a simple, central app – like the
ThinQ
 app from LG. The app makes it easier to check if the TV has been left switched on or to adjust settings on the air conditioner to avoid wasting power, or download specialised cycles for the washer and dryer to minimise water usage.

Keep Your Appliances in Tip-top Shape

The environment wins when large home appliances like washers, dryers, refrigerators, and more are kept in tip-top shape for optimal performance. Features like “Proactive Customer Care” can help do just that, improving product performance and longevity by reminding LG appliance users when to perform regular maintenance tasks, and offering tips on preventative care.

For example, if Proactive Customer Care detects that your LG dryer is experiencing reduced air flow in the vent, it alerts the user with the steps to take to fix the problem and restore optimum drying capability while saving energy. If you used too much detergent, it would send you an alert and instructions to avoid overworking your washer, which often runs an extra rinse cycle when there is too much soap.

Switch to Energy Efficient Appliances

Buying energy saving appliances is one of the best ways to make your home greener. The growing availability of products earning the Energy Star label makes it easier than ever to help save the planet – and save on monthly energy and water bills at the same time.

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For clean, bright lighting in the home, LIFX’s smart LED bulbs are an excellent choice, lasting an incredibly long time and using less energy than conventional bulbs. Then there’s smart plugs and smart power outlets like those from ZigBee Plug-In, which can make all manner of devices ‘smart,’ meaning less energy consumption and convenient energy tracking.

Smart washing machines like the TurboWash 360 can help to lower household water consumption. Equipped with LG’s AI Direct Drive technology, this advanced Energy Star washer gets clothes cleaner while intelligently increasing water-use efficiency

AI is also used in smart air conditioners. For example, the AI Dual Inverter in LG units delivers impressively fast cooling without sacrificing an ounce of efficiency. Switching to smart appliances not only makes your life easier, it also goes some way toward protecting the planet and conserving our natural resources.

Join the Club

Now in its 50th year, Earth Day has evolved with the times and commemorates convenient ways to connect with current environmental initiatives online.

You can join the
Earth Day Network’s Earth Challenge 2020
 through the
mobile app
, which lets you learn about environmental issues impacting your area, record your own thoughts and observations to share with others, and take advantage of environment-focused lesson plans and guided activities.

As part of Digital Earth Day,
online toolkits
 are available to find out more about important environmental issues facing the world today.
Individual cleanups
 are also an option for anyone wanting to take action now (while complying with local safety and social distancing measures).

Although it is indeed a special day, and certainly one worth celebrating, Earth Day is ultimately a call to action; our annual reminder that we all need to do our part every day to make the world a better place. Consider taking the Energy Star Pledge at www.energystar.gov. Starting with small changes at home, we can help to shift the balance and preserve the splendor of our planet for future generations.

It was once said that “The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.” Learn how smart home appliances can contribute to this effort at
https://www.lg.com/us/lg-thinq
.


Huawei Labour Day Specials Offer Amazing Rewards

In celebration of Labour Day in the month of May, Huawei has arranged a series of exciting deals, rewards, contest and more! Kicking off the month, Huawei is having a new pricing for selected devices followed by celebrating its online official store’s 6
th
 anniversary, as well as offering AppGallery Rewards, Member Centers Rewards and more.

Here are the reasons why you should not miss out these amazing rewards.

NEW PRICING FOR HUAWEI P30 PRO, MATE 30 AND MATE 30 PRO 4G

Beginning at 12 AM on 29 April, Huawei will be having a new pricing for Huawei fan favourites from the brand’s flagship series’ – HUAWEI P30 Pro, HUAWEI Mate 30 and Mate 30Pro 4G on its online official store. Price reduction for up to RM300, Huawei gives users another reason to own one of these devices to celebrate the Labour Day with a bang.

Product

RRP

New Price

HUAWEI P30 Pro (8GB+256GB)

RM 2,999

RM 2,799

HUAWEI Mate 30 (8GB+128GB)

RM 2,799

RM 2,499

HUAWEI Mate 30Pro 4G (8GB+256GB)

RM 3,899

RM 3,599

Visit here to purchase the Huawei devices for Huawei Online Official Store:
https://shop.huawei.com/my/index.html
.

HUAWEI ONLINE OFFICIAL STORE’S 6TH ANNIVERSARY

Huawei’s online store officially turns six today and is throwing in amazing deals and free gifts to celebrate! The one-day celebration features 16% off on all Huawei accessories, amazing deals and freebies on Must Buy and New Arrival devices. Consumers will also be able to claim a RM166 online voucher by simply heading to the Huawei online official store and register for an account.

What are you waiting for? Click
here
 to find out more!

HUAWEI APPGALLERY REWARDS

Comment & Win the HUAWEI P40 Pro

In conjunction with Ramadan, Huawei Mobile Services is launching its festive campaign,
AppGallery Brings You Together This Ramadan
and is giving out ten (10) HUAWEI P40 smartphones through a contest beginning from 12 PM, May 1 till May 31.

The contest aims to encourage Huawei ID users to tell on the Huawei Mobile Services APAC
Facebook
 page which App downloaded from the campaign’s collection in AppGallery is their favourite and why. Users will also need to state how a feature in the App helped them during the Ramadan period.

Huawei Member Center Rewards

Huawei Rewards is a privileged reward program dedicated for Huawei mobile users. As a Huawei VIP member, users can redeem promotions and offers from esteemed Huawei partners listed in the said mobile App. In the month of May, users can receive free gifts and special discounts exclusively from partners such as Malaysia Airlines, Golden Screen Cinemas, Nando’s, Godiva, Baskin Robbins, Dominos’s Pizza, HealthLand, Samsonite, GNC, Health Lane and more.

To learn more, click
here
.

Free 3-Month VIP Access to HUAWEI Video

For all HUAWEI new users, you are entitled to redeem 3-month FREE VIP access to HUAWEI Video where over 1,000 videos, drama, documentaries and shows are available to keep you busy during your holidays.

New Arrivals Promotion

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro was successfully launched in Malaysia a couple of weeks ago thanks to its 10.8-inch HUAWEI FullView Display, Multi-Screen Collaboration and Huawei Share features. More importantly, the product was pre-ordered with Smart Magnetic Keyboard and HUAWEI M-Pencil as part of the freebies.

Good news now is when you purchase the HUAWEI MatePad Pro with Smart Magnetic Keyboard at the price of RM2,898, you will also receive the HUAWEI M-Pencil worth RM299 for FREE. The promotion is running now and will end on 7 June 2020.

HUAWEI Express VIP Delivery

Purchase HUAWEI products with peace of mind when you can buy and receive the goods on the same day. HUAWEI has introduced the Express VIP Delivery service to help connect consumers with their nearest Huawei stores, of which, their goods can be ordered with these authorized dealers directly.

This way the products can be reached to the customers in the shortest time manner. According to the programme, the customers will be contacted in an hour after the order is placed, and the goods would be delivered within six hours from the call. Do note that delivery will only be conducted between operation hours which is 10AM-7PM daily, from now until 31 May 2020.

For more information on the consumer rewards and benefits, please visit
https://shop.huawei.com/my/o2o-sale.html
.

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HUAWEI MatePad Pro Bundle Package Returns from 29 April – 7 June

As HUAWEI’s online official store celebrates its 6
th
 birthday this week, the good news just keeps rolling in. For those who missed out on the pre-sale offers for the HUAWEI MatePad Pro, fret not as the bundle package for the best tablet in the Android world is back!

Beginning 29 April – 7 June, customers can purchase the bundle package which includes the HUAWEI M-Pencil and Smart Magnetic Keyboard for an all-in attractive price of just RM2,898 (RRP: RM3,197).

The tablet that you cannot live without has been making waves in the industry since its launch right here in Malaysia with its
trendsetting industrial design
, enabling the user to
work and play smarter
, encouraging more
meaningful interactions
, enjoy
immersive entertainment on demand
 – all of which are delivered with a
beast performance
.

Besides the irresistible bundle deal, HUAWEI customers who choose to purchase the HUAWEI MatePad Pro during this period can also enjoy more offers through HUAWEI’s AppGallery, Member Centres and After Sales Service promotions.

Vouchers and Prizes in Store

Until midnight tonight, HUAWEI users will receive one (1) additional RM100 online voucher through HUAWEI AppGallery. Once they have it installed, they will only need to register for an account on the HUAWEI online official store to redeem the sweet deal. The voucher can be used during the HUAWEI online official store birthday sale on 29 April with a minimum purchase of Rm1,100 and above.

From now until 4 June, Customers can also stand a chance to win vouchers as well as the brand new HUAWEI P40 Smartphone by simply downloading and spending on selected games available in the AppGallery such as
Lords Mobile
,
Naruto
,
Game of Thrones
,
Saint Seiya
,
Rise of Kingdoms
 and
Mobile Royale
. For example, users only need to download the game, login with their HUAWEI ID and spin the fortune wheel within these selected games– this qualifies them for one lucky draw chance to win the grand prize. Remember, the more times you do so, the higher your chances to win!

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For the video buffs, HUAWEI Video is also offering more freebies. With any purchase on the app between 29 April-6 May, customers are entitled to one (1) month’s free viewing of Qello Concerts, Stingray and The Explorer channels – all worth up to RM63.80. They will also be able to view the many shows available on MangoTV and TVB for free.

Loyalty Rewards Await

Customers also stand to enjoy exclusive deals and offers from 25 of HUAWEI’s lifestyle partners worth up to RM3,999 in HUAWEI Member Centres on a first come, first served basis. This includes treats such as exclusive discounts at online shopping hub
Zalora
, free ice cream scoops at
Baskin Robbins
, free meals at
Nando’s
 and access to the
Plaza Premium Lounge
.

HUAWEI is also offering its customers various after sales service promotions for the next few months to provide them with peace of mind while using their products. HUAWEI’s No Worries campaign, which runs now until 30 June provides the customer with extra one (1) year of extended warranty with the purchase of HUAWEI P30 Series, Mate 20 Series, Nova 7i and Nova 5T. During the same period, customers can also replace an original battery for their devices without additional charges.

If customers should face any damage to their HUAWEI devices, they can also replace parts such as damaged LCD screens, back covers and mainboards at up to 70% discount from 4 May-3 June. HUAWEI is also holding a HUAWEI Service Day from 8-9 May for customers to enjoy free Out-of-Warranty (OOW) repairs, free screen protector and application services, free software upgrades and disinfection services.

Place your pre-order for the HUAWEI MatePad Pro now to enjoy these exclusive offers now and avoid missing out on these deals at
https://shop.huawei.com/my/april2020-new-launches.html
.

For more information on Huawei’s latest products, stay tuned to Huawei’s Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/HUAWEIMobileMY
.


HUAWEI Media Launch and Everything You Need to Know for Your Online Pre-Order

Find out how to pre-order from the links below!

HUAWEI has just completed its successful launch of the HUAWEI P40 Series, HUAWEI MatePad Pro, and HUAWEI Watch GT 2e in Malaysia. Here’s everything you need to know:-

HUAWEI P40 series – Best in Photography, Best in Connectivity

The HUAWEI P40 series, which reflects the best in smartphone photography and best in connectivity is priced at MYR2,799 (P40) and MYR3,899 (P40 Pro). Available in Malaysia and Brunei, this latest flagship smartphone series by HUAWEI is available in Deep Sea Blue, Black, Blush Gold, and Silver Frost.

Those who pre-order the P40 series now will get to enjoy free gifts worth more than MYR1,300, which include HUAWEI Freebuds 3, 50GB cloud storage, 1-year extended warranty, 1-month screen protection, 3-month free subscription of HUAWEI Video, wireless charging case (for P40), and wireless car supercharge (P40 Pro).

HUAWEI MatePad Pro – The Tablet You Can’t Live Without

You cannot possibly live without the MatePad Pro once you’ve had a feel of it. Priced at MYR2,399 (8GB RAM+256GB ROM+ WiFi edition), this super tablet is available in Midnight Grey and Pearl White. Customers who pre-order now are eligible for freebies worth MYR1,000, which includes a keyboard, M-Pen, and 3-month free subscription of HUAWEI Video.

HUAWEI Watch GT 2e – Designed for the Young and Stylish

The HUAWEI Watch GT 2e is a stylish accessory for the younger generation. With 100 workout modes and upgraded health tracking features, the Watch GT 2e gives you two weeks of battery life. Priced at MYR599, the watch comes in Mint Green and Graphite Black. Pre-order now and get a free strap worth MYR68.

HUAWEI AppGallery – Equipped With Most of Malaysians’ Most Frequently-Used Apps

HUAWEI’s AppGallery now contains more than 90% of the most frequently used apps by Malaysians, such as Facebook, WhatsApp, WeChat, Netflix, Instagram, TikTok, Lazada, and more. The App Gallery is also safe, as it is fortified with four layers of protection that have been certified by the highest industry standards.

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For more information, please visit
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/appgallery/

HUAWEI Video

HUAWEI Malaysia is offering 3 months free premium access to all P40 series and MatePad Pro users. Not only that, all existing HUAWEI users in Malaysia can also enjoy a 1-month free premium access during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.

HUAWEI Care 2020 – Always Here For You

HUAWEI Care 2020 encompasses
three sets
 of after sales service, which are set to guarantee peace of mind, namely:-

Extraordinary One Stop Service
, HUAWEI offers a speedy one-hour repair service for HUAWEI users.

Extra Value Services to Malaysians
 in the form of a one-time screen replacement, one-year extended warranty and monthly HUAWEI Service Day programme, which includes professional service for enterprises.

O2O
, also known as the online to offline service, the AI-powered, location based, online and offline pick-up and delivery service allows customers to make purchases or get their devices repaired or serviced, without leaving their homes.

Huawei P40 series, MatePad Pro Wifi edition, and Watch GT 2e pre-orders start from tomorrow,
3 April at 10.08am
, and deliveries will start from 11 April onwards. Find out where you can place your pre-orders now. Hurry, while stocks last!

HUAWEI Malaysia’s Online Platforms

HUAWEI online shop

https://shop.huawei.com/my/april2020-new-launches.html

HUAWEI Flagship Lazada store

http://bit.ly/2yppbqJ


HUAWEI MeeTime After Sales Official Hotline Starts on April 11

HUAWEI has launched its innovative HUAWEI MeeTime After Sales Official Hotline: an unprecedented one-stop solution to solve any issues you might face while using your new HUAWEI P40 devices.

The hotline will be rolled out on April 11, 2020 and will be available first for HUAWEI P40 Series smartphones.

The HUAWEI MeeTime After Sales Official Hotline uses its cutting-edge
video call with screen-sharing
 feature to answer any questions you have about your new HUAWEI P40 Series quickly, clearly, and more conveniently for you.

All you need to do is schedule an appointment with HUAWEI’s friendly After Sales Customer Service representatives who will help you solve your device issues, using three easy steps (see below).

How it works on HUAWEI P40 Series smartphones

Click here
 to find out how or refer from the steps below.

Using the MeeTime Hotline is as easy as three simple steps:

Step 1:
 While setting up your new HUAWEI P40 Series smartphone, select your Region (if you’re in Malaysia, choose “Malaysia”). Input your HUAWEI ID. MeeTime will be automatically available on your device.

Step 2:
 Send a text message to the HUAWEI WhatsApp Hotline saying that you would like to book an appointment with a MeeTime Hotline representative and state your preferred time slot. The number to text is +6012 685 5652 or click here:
https://wa.me/60126855652

Step 3:
A MeeTime Hotline representative will call you at the appointed time and help you solve your problems.

The HUAWEI MeeTime After Sales Official Hotline is part of the HUAWEI Care 2020 initiative to ensure that its customers can make their HUAWEI purchases with ease of mind. Schedule your appointment now!

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HUAWEI Online Official Store Celebrates 6th Birthday with Amazing Deals

Claim the limited quantity RM166 online vouchers from 23
rd
 to 28
th
 April here
https://bit.ly/2Kosykr
, and grab your deals on 29th April

HUAWEI online official store is turning six this 29 April 2020 and to celebrate its birthday, the brand is throwing in amazing deals and free gifts just in time for the Labour’s Day weekend. In the spirit of celebration and appreciation for their hard work, consumers can treat themselves and their loved ones to exciting Huawei devices and enjoy new activities over the three-day holiday.

The one-day celebration features 16% off on all HUAWEI accessories, amazing deals and freebies on Must Buy and New Arrival devices as well as flash deals for as low as RM 0.60! From 23 – 28 April, consumers will also be able to claim a RM166 online voucher by simply heading to the HUAWEI online official store and register for an account if they have not already done so. The online voucher can then be utilised on 29 April on selected products such as the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G, HUAWEI P30, HUAWEI M6 and more!

Whether it’s staying fit with the HUAWEI Watch GT 2e, capturing moments with the latest HUAWEI P40 Pro or catching up with TV shows on HUAWEI MatePad Pro, consumers will be sure take a well-deserved break and kickstart their holiday by staying connected and entertained at home with the latest technologies.

HUAWEI RM166 Online Voucher

From 23 – 28 April, registered consumers can claim a voucher worth RM166
here
. Each voucher can be utilised on 29 April and is only applicable on one (1) of the following HUAWEI devices:

Product
Free Gifts
Regular Price
Price with Voucher
HUAWEI M5 Lite
N/A
RM 1,299
RM 1,133
HUAWEI M6
HUAWEI M-Pencil
RM 1,899
RM 1,733
HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G
HUAWEI CP39s Wireless Car Charger and PU Leather Case
RM 4,199
RM 4,033
HUAWEI nova 5T
HUAWEI Band 4 (Black)
RM 1,399
RM 1,233
HUAWEI P30
HUAWEI Body Fat Scale
RM 1,999
RM 1,833

16% Off All Accessories

For one-day only, the following HUAWEI accessories are available at 16% off on 29 April 2020:

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Product
Regular Price
Promotional Price
 HUAWEI AM116 Earphone
RM 48
RM 40
 HUAWEI AM61 Sport Bluetooth Earphone
RM 205
RM 172
 HUAWEI AP09S 10,000mAh Super Charge Powerbank
RM 256
RM 215
 HUAWEI AP31 Car Quick Charger
RM 68
RM 57
 HUAWEI CM510 Mini Speaker
RM 99
RM 83
 HUAWEI CM70-C FreeLace Earphone
RM 369
RM 310
 HUAWEI CP11QC Power Bank 10,000mAh (Max 18W) Type-C
RM 188
RM 158
 HUAWEI CP12S 12000 40W SuperCharge Powerbank
RM 358
RM 301
 HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro PU Case
RM 68
RM 57
 HUAWEI Mate 30 PU Case
RM 68
RM 57
 HUAWEI Mate Dock 2
RM 299
RM 251
 HUAWEI X Gentle Monster Smart Eastmoon Eyewear
RM 1,599
RM 1,343
 HUAWEI X Gentle Monster Smart Jackbye Eyewear
RM 1,599
RM 1,343
 HUAWEI 9V/5V 2A or 5V4.5A + 5V1A Car Charger
RM 127
RM 107

HUAWEI Must Buy

Consumers looking for more options can browse through a variety of Huawei devices along with some of HUAWEI fan favourites* such as the HUAWEI MateBook 13 I7, HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, HUAWEI nova 4e and more, only on 29 April 2020.

Product
Free Gifts
Regular Price
Promotional Price
HUAWEI Band 4
N/A
RM 139
RM 89
HUAWEI MateBook 13 I5
HUAWEI Mouse and Backpack
RM 3,999
RM 3,266
HUAWEI MateBook 13 I7
HUAWEI Mouse and Backpack
RM 4,399
RM 3,666
HUAWEI MateBook D 15 256GB
HUAWEI Mouse and HUAWEI Body Fat Scale
RM 2,299
RM 2,099
HUAWEI nova 4e
N/A
RM 999
RM 599
HUAWEI T5
N/A
RM 899
RM 596
HUAWEI Watch GT
N/A
RM 799
RM 366
HUAWEI FreeBuds 3
HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 Cover
RM 679
RM 566

*While stocks last

Flash Deals

HUAWEI online official store is offering flash deals for its registered account holders with products as low as RM0.60. Featuring four different HUAWEI products, the flash deals will run from 23 – 29 April 2020 beginning at 10.08 AM on each day. Consumers will have to be quick as there are limited quantities available so be sure to check out the website!

Date
Product
Regular Price
Promotional Price
Limited Units
23 – 28 April
HUAWEI CP11QC 10,000mAh Powerbank
RM 188
RM 66
5 units on each day from 23-27 April; 4 units on 28 April
29 April
HUAWEI P10 Flip Cover
RM 58
RM 0.60
14
29 April
HUAWEI P10 Plus Flip Cover
RM 58
RM 0.60
51
29 April
HUAWEI Band 4
RM 139
RM 66
10

HUAWEI AppGallery Voucher

Aside from the amazing deals above, HUAWEI users will receive one (1) additional RM100 online voucher through HUAWEI AppGallery. If it is not already installed, consumers will need to install the HUAWEI AppGallery application and register for an account on HUAWEI online official store to receive the RM100 online voucher from 23 – 28 April 2020.

Each voucher can be utilised during the one-day sale on 29 April with a minimum purchase of RM1,100 and above. The voucher is not applicable to HUAWEI P40 Series, HUAWEI Watch GT 2e, HUAWEI MatePad Pro and HUAWEI Mate Xs. Do note that only one voucher can be applied during check-out for each transaction.

HUAWEI New Arrivals

Those looking for HUAWEI’s latest products can look out for the HUAWEI P40 and P40 Pro with free gifts worth RM 679 and the HUAWEI Watch GT 2e with a complimentary strap worth RM 69, only on 29 April 2020. Meanwhile, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro bundle inclusive of the Smart Magnetic Keyboard and M-Pencil will also be available at a discounted price from 29 April – 7 June 2020.

Product
Free Gifts
Regular Price (RM)
Promotional Price
HUAWEI MatePad Pro, Smart Magnetic Keyboard and M-Pencil
N/A
RM 3,197
RM 2,898
HUAWEI P40
HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 (White)
RM 2,799
N/A
HUAWEI P40 Pro
HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 (White)
RM 3,899
N/A
HUAWEI Watch GT 2e
HUAWEI Watch GT 2e strap
RM 599
N/A

Explore HUAWEI devices on AppGallery
 here
 as it offers more security, more storage and more rewards for Malaysians. Most of the frequently used Apps in Malaysia are available on Huawei mobile devices too. So wait no more, visit
https://bit.ly/2Kosykr

to claim the RM166 online voucher and grab the deals, while stocks last; first come, first served basis.


HUAWEI Video Offers 3 Months Free Premium Subscription To HUAWEI P40 Series And Matepad Pro Users

HUAWEI Video, the video-on-demand (VOD) streaming platform by HUAWEI, is offering Malaysia viewers free Premium Experience Pack starting today. The Premium Experience Pack comprises video content from TVB, Mango TV, Qello Concerts by Stingray and The Explorers channels. All HUAWEI device users can now redeem one month free premium subscriptions of
Qello Concerts by Stingray and The Explorers
; and HUAWEI P40 Series and MatePad Pro users can enjoy three months for free. The promotion can be redeemed simply by entering the HUAWEI Video app.

HUAWEI Video starts providing streaming service in Malaysia this March. The video app features local and international video categories such as dramas, movies, TV series, news, sports, documentaries, kid’s content and more. With the Premium Experience Pack, viewers can enjoy ad-free, full-length HD video content across the four video channels below.

Mango TV
 is a leading Chinese online video platform that features highly popular Chinese original series, as well as licensed content. Notable reality shows broadcast in the channel include ‘Singer’, ‘Before Wedding’, and ‘Who’s the Murderer?’. Also, trending dramas such as ‘Love of Thousand Years’, ‘Under the Power’, and ‘Beautiful Time with You’ are currently available on Mango TV.

For music lovers,
Qello Concerts by Stingray
 is the world-leading streaming service that provides full-length concerts and music documentaries. Qello Concerts’ library covers musical genres from Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, Blues, Pop and more.

The channel features concert performances from classic bands such as Queen and Eagles to pop stars like Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Beyonce. Viewers can also watch the vast collections of music documentaries to learn the stories behind the legends.

The Explorers
’ documentaries take viewers on a journey to explore the beauty and biodiversity of the mother earth. The content on the channel is originally produced by a team of explorers, media professionals, scientists and artists.

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Besides the list of nature documentaries focus on animals, landscape and vegetal, The Explorers also presents the diverse cultures and traditions across the world, to show how people act to preserve the earth’s heritage.

The redemption period for free premium subscriptions of
Qello Concerts by Stingray
and
 The Explorers is starting from now until 30
th
 June 2020, and the free trial periods will be calculated from the subscription start date. Meanwhile, for Mango TV,
all HUAWEI Video users in Malaysia will enjoy free access to Mango TV from now until 20
th
 July 2020.

After this promotion period, the premium subscription of Mango TV, The Explorers and Qello Concerts by Stingray will be chargeable on a monthly basis at RM9.90, RM12.9, and RM15 respectively.

Other than paid content, the viewers in Malaysia can also enjoy free access to TVB channel. The classic Cantonese dramas available include ‘A Fist within Four Walls’, ‘Fist Fight, ‘Deep in The Realm of Conscience’ and ‘The Learning Curve of a Warlord’.


Lenovo Research Shows COVID-19 Pandemic Will Change Employers’ Perception of Remote-Work Policies

Employees believe that their productivity when working from home is as high as at the office, or if not, even higher.

The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting every facet of our daily lives, including the way we work. A rapidly increasing number of employers across the world are requiring their people to work from home as part of the efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. But this may not be an isolated shift.

According to a new Lenovo research completed in mid-March 2020
[i]
, the majority of employees (77%) surveyed across five countries (US, Italy, Germany, China, and Japan) believe this may have a long-lasting impact on how employers view remote-work policies going forward. There is a sense that companies will be more open to or even encourage letting workers work from home once things return to normal.

Enabled by the increasing sophistication and affordability of mobile smart technologies, the global workforce has largely been untethered from the desk. Productivity levels at home have always been a concern for employers. Surprisingly, nearly half of the respondents say that their work-from-home (WFH) productivity is on par with at the office (46%), with a handful saying it even increases when at home (15%).

As workplace trends are transforming due to millennials and generation Z forming most of the workforce, patterns of work are also becoming more fluid and mobile even prior to the current pandemic. Companies had been implementing WFH rules to take steps to help workers be ready for WFH. The research shows that nearly all companies have made some sort of effort (95%), with half providing employees with the tech and tools they need to WFH (56%), such as portable laptops and compact desktop PCs.

“As we move forward, company policies are evolving and will continue to do so. The many uncertainties presented by COVID-19 challenge businesses to find new ways to collaborate with their teams while remote.

However, even before this pandemic hit, the employee experience in the workplace was already changing.

Technology capabilities had already ushered a new global workforce that stays connected in a work-from-anywhere world. The situation we are in right now is only confirming that the investment employers are making in technology right now won’t be wasted as most people feel productive at home and believe that the workforce will move more in this direction after.” said Varinderjit Singh, General Manager, Lenovo Malaysia.

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Lenovo has also come up with some useful tips and hacks to increase or maintain your work efficiency and productivity during this current Movement Control Order, which may change your perception of WFH:

Set a daily team meeting, same time, every day

There is nothing more important in a group remote project than ongoing communication. Not just official emails and work updates, but the ability to stay on track with daily team meetings. More companies are requiring remote workers to hold daily check-ins to discuss daily priorities and work.

Keep a team chatroom open

A single open chatroom shared between the group will likely see even more chatting than the video channel because it will become a combination of shop talk water-cooler chats, and late-night ‘you had to be there’ jokes all in one. Not to mention that the younger generations of professionals grew up in chat rooms and chat programs and feel natively comfortable communicating in this medium.

Video conferencing the new norm

Companies are increasingly utilizing video conferencing and content-sharing tools to keep employees connected around the world. In fact, 94% of businesses say video conferencing increases productivity (Wainhouse Research
[ii]
). Set yourself up for success by making these tools a part of your everyday life at work. Make sure they are downloaded on your laptops and beyond that, become comfortable using them.

Technology needs to fuel portability

As managers and IT leaders, it’s your job to enable a more remote workforce. With employees taking devices from place to place, and desk to desk, laptops must serve as constant travel companions. Equip your employees with the latest technology that encourages a more nomad work lifestyle. Make sure to provide them with laptops that are easy to carry, and that can be seamlessly integrated with a company’s infrastructure.

[i]
 Lenovo research “Workplace Transformation”: Total (n=1031) | US (n=202), CHN (n=213), JPN (n=202), GER (n=204), ITL (n=210) conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Lenovo from 6 to 12 March, 2020

[ii]

End-User Survey: The ‘Real’ Benefits of Video
, 2013.


LG Donates Latest PuriCare Air Purifiers to the Front-liners at Hospital Serdang

LG Electronics Malaysia donated its latest PuriCare™ Air Purifiers to Hospital Serdang, in an effort to provide their front-liners with overall comfort and cleaner air, thanks to its industry grade HEPA filters and Plasma Ionizer. The donation was received by Yang Berusaha Dr. Rohana binti Johan, Director of Hospital Serdang and Nurul Insyirah Mohd Ishah, Public Relations Officer of Hospital Serdang.

“As a corporate citizen of Malaysia, this gesture is to show our support to the front-liners of the medical field who work endlessly around the clock during Malaysia’s hour of need. We understand that hospitals and its front-liners need as much as help and support in light of current situation. Which is why we [at LG Electronics] are keen to donate our air purifiers to be placed at the doctors’ lounge and staff rest areas. It is our sincerest hope that the air purifiers will provide them comfort, while purifying the indoor air around them.” said Kim Kyutae, Managing Director of LG Electronics Malaysia.

“With the recent spike of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, we would like to remind Malaysians to help stop the spread of the virus by observing the MCO strictly while avoiding crowded places, practice social distancing and keep indoor air fresh and clean,” added Kim.

LG’s decision to donate their new air purifiers to Hospital Serdang during the extended duration of the Movement Control Order (MCO) goes in line with the home appliance manufacturer’s approach in producing ‘Technology that Cares’.

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