Fan Voting Results in for PUBG MOBILE Star Challenge 2019

Top 16 Gaming Creators Will Proceed to Next Stage

The first round of fan voting for the PUBG MOBILE Star Challenge 2019  (PMSC 2019) is complete this week, which marks the start of this innovative mobile esports event that brings together fan-favorite YouTube gaming creators and top-tier PUBG MOBILE professional players from around the world.

PMSC 2019 is hosted by VSPN, authorized by Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation, presented by Google Play, and exclusively broadcasted on YouTube. Designed for maximum fan interaction, PMSC 2019 features exciting in-game challenges, fan voting, an exclusive YouTube video series, and a two-day Grand Finals in Taipei with a prize pool of USD $250,000. Between July 1
st
 to July 7
th
, devoted fans clamored for their voice to be heard by voting to select 16 of their favorite YouTube gaming creators to proceed to the next stage. In the next part of their journey, these 16 creators will pair up with the world’s best PUBG MOBILE pro-teams to pursue the PMSC 2019 crown, while their behind-the-scenes journey will be documented in a 6 episode mini-series. From scenes of team bonding to the thrill of  victory, PMSC 2019 aims to capture the most compelling moments and give fans front row access to their esports heroes.

                  VSPN Offline Venue

“VSPN is always looking to bring the best esports experiences to our fans,” said Danny Tang, co-founder of VSPN, who also oversees VSPN’s global business. “We are excited to collaborate with Google Play and PUBG MOBILE to bring PMSC 2019 this summer to celebrate both the gaming creators and professional players of the PUBG MOBILE community. This marks an important milestone for VSPN as we expand globally – we will continue to create fresh and engaging esports contents for our fans worldwide.”

PUBG MOBILE is one of the most popular mobile games in the world. It  attracts millions of players with compelling gameplay features and  assorted events and collaborations,” said James Yang, Director of PUBG MOBILE Global Esports at Tencent Games. “Our partnership with VSPN has made innovative events like PMSC 2019 possible, and we’re excited to collaborate on bringing PUBG MOBILE to even bigger stages in the future.”

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The PUBG MOBILE Star Challenge 2019 is officially underway, with more exciting content to follow! Find out more at the
PMSC 2019 official website.


Forest City “Smart B.I.A” System Wins IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards

Forest City/Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd (CGPV) here has achieved  another key milestone by being the only participant from Malaysia to win an award in the 5
th
 International Data Corporation (IDC) Smart City Asia Pacific Awards (SCAPA).

The project, located in Johor,  stood out from the 57 selected projects in all categories. It outshined the other contenders with its innovative “Smart B.I.A” system.

The other award-winning projects this year were public projects from New Zealand, Singapore, Australia and other countries which includes the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority of Singapore’s National Digital Identity Facial Biometric System, Suzhou Wujiang Public Security Bureau’s Top Smart City Project (Smart Policing category) and Auckland Council’s New Zealand Smartest Street (Top Smart City Project for Sustainable Infrastructure category).

CGPV General Manager of Development Department, Syarul Izam Sarifudin said Forest City is committed to creating outstanding solutions for smart  buildings. The innovative “Smart B.I.A” system integrates new technologies such as BIM-IOT-AI, integrates BIM building information modelling, IOT sensing platform, and AI city applications, including green drip irrigation systems, building automation systems, intelligent security systems, smart metres, emergency systems, community robots and multiple systems.

“Besides that, the implementation of Building  Information Modelling (BIM) in the development of Forest City plays a crucial role in project design quality improvement, sustainable construction, and facility and asset management (FM/AM). Through the virtual 3D building model creation, BIM model keeps track of the constructed project to ensure all design changes can be checked before they are applied for the project delivery to minimize errors and rework on site. Forest City utilises BIM data for standardised production. Some building components can be completed in advance in Industrialised Building System (IBS) prefabricated factory, which effectively improves the building quality and standards, as well as reducing environmental pollution from construction sites,” Syarul Izam said.

In terms of smart building management, Forest City has incorporated remote digital management through the IOT sensing platform, including Smart Metres, Building Monitoring and Green Wall. The exterior wall of Forest City building is fully covered with vertical greening, equipped with an automatic irrigation system. The system will provide ideal amount of  water for the plant through automated online monitoring network,  significantly improving the efficiency, ecological and environmental  benefits of the building. Moreover, efficient management such as  comprehensive control of building security and energy consumption, can  be achieved with the AI city application.

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Gerald Wang, IDC Lead Analyst for Smart Cities said the “Smart B.I.A” system in Forest City was supporting the infrastructure construction through emerging technologies, providing services to the public and driving economic development, which is the focus of Malaysia’s digital economy.

“The concept of smart city is the interpretation of how digital technology  can provide innovative and intelligent solutions to overcome the  challenges that existing and future cities will face.”

Since 2015, some of the annual contenders for these awards include Government Technology Agency of Singapore, Taipei City Government, and various municipal governments of the People’s Republic of China (Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing), Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Thailand); various municipal governments of South Korea (Incheon, Daejeon, Busan); New South Wales Government (Australia); and various municipal governments of New Zealand (Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington).

Johor Education, Human Resource, Science and Technology committee chairman Aminolhuda Hassan, who witnessed the award presentation, said that having a dedicated, diligent and committed workforce is also to be  celebrated as it supports the B.I.A smart system.

“Building a smart city calls for strong commitment and financial resources. It is not easy as it also requires collaboration from the government, administrators, private developer and the community,” Aminolhuda said.

Also present at the award presentation ceremony were IDC ASEAN Managing Director Sudev Bangah, Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) Head of Planning and Compliance, Maimunah Jaafar and CGPV Executive General Manager Hugo Wu.


GoPayz Increases Global Acceptance In Partnership With UnionPay

U Mobile and UnionPay International have signed an agreement
that will enable its standalone GoPayz e-wallet users to perform local and
cross-border payments. With this partnership, users of GoPayz will be able to
make payments at close to 10 million UnionPay QR code merchants in 29 countries
including Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and USA.

Wong Heang Tuck, CEO of U Mobile said “U Mobile believes in
building a fintech ecosystem that is accessible to all and yet well-positioned
for current and future needs.”

He added “We are delighted to be able to partner with
UnionPay International as they are critical in enabling GoPayz customers to use
the e-wallet locally and globally. We believe customers will appreciate the
flexibility just like how they will enjoy all the other digital financial
services that are coupled with the GoPayz app.”

Wenhui Yang, General Manager, UnionPay International Southeast Asia said, “As a global payment brand that connects businesses, consumers and financial institutions through digital payments across 174 countries and regions, UnionPay is delighted to extend our collaboration with U Mobile to enable seamless cross-border QR code payments for GoPayz e-wallet users. We are committed to continuing rolling out more innovative payment services like QR Code for payments, bringing more convenience and enhancing the payment experience for consumers. Users can look forward to using their e-wallet to make seamless and secure QR Code payments overseas without the hassle of exchanging foreign currencies. They can also enjoy the exciting UnionPay offers and privileges locally and at their favourite travel destinations, giving them more reasons to use their GoPayz e-wallets.”

For more information, visit
www.gopayz.com.my

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HONOR Introduces New Technologies with Intelligent Chipset And Pop-Up Smart Camera For Large Screens

HONOR, a leading smartphone
brand under Huawei Consumer Business Group announced “HONOR Vision” which
introduces the “Honghu 818” intelligent chipset and smart pop-up camera for
large screens. The announcement was made at the Global Mobile Internet
Conference (GMIC) in Guangzhou, where Mr. George Zhao, President of HONOR delivered
a keynote speech, titled “
Only the
toughest stands in the strongest storm
”.
Alongside the launch of the two new technologies was the announcement of
HONOR’s new “Sharp Tech” concept, which aims to embrace and explore to the
fullest the latest cutting-edge technologies.

“
5G commercialization in China began in 2019, which is also a turning
point for the smart device industry. We believe 5G is key to this new era of
digitalization, enabling a world where the Internet of Things is made possible.
In line with our mission of creating an intelligent new world that belongs to
young people, HONOR unveils the concept of ‘Sharp Tech’ to encourage and enable
technology innovation
,” said Mr. George Zhao, President of HONOR.

“Sharp Tech” – HONOR’s Brand-new Concept in Technology Innovation

HONOR is dedicated to
becoming a tech brand loved by global youth. “Sharp” represents the spirit of
exploration among young people, while the concept of “Sharp Tech” highlights
HONOR’s desire to explore the joy of technology innovation.

During the keynote, Mr. Zhao
defined the elements of “Sharp Tech” as:

Being at the forefront of the development of the industry with the
     independent innovation of core technology.
Meeting the high-quality demands of young consumers worldwide.
Reflecting the brave attitude of young people by continually challenging
     and exploring.
Representing the spirit of a decentralised internet through
     openness, collaboration and co-creation.

“Honghu 818” Intelligent Chipset – Empowering HONOR Vision with Smart Sound and Image

During GMIC, HONOR also
unveiled the intelligent display chipset, “Honghu 818”, HONOR’s latest “Sharp
Tech” innovation and the most recent addition to the Hisilicon chipset family.
Launching in August, HONOR’s “Honghu 818” enabled smart screen deliver
outstanding performance and superior image and sound quality. The cutting-edge
screen will also be provided openly to manufacturers, driving the development
of the large-screen sector industry.

The “Honghu 818” is the first intelligent display SoC available      globally, building upon the company’s 5-year accumulation in research and development of Hisilicon chipset.
With its powerful display technology and processing capability,      “Honghu 818” carries a magic image-processing engine. Equipped with seven advanced image-processing technologies, including Motion Estimate and Motion Compensation (MEMC), High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDR), Super-Resolution (SR), Noise Reduction (NR), Dynamic Contrast Improvement (DCI), Auto Color Management (ACM) and Local Dimming (LD), the “Honghu 818” chipset enhances and optimizes image resolution, contrast and color performance of the display through multiple algorithms.
Histen audio technology optimises sound quality in areas of the ultra-wide sound field, transient intermodulation distortion, sound equalization and intelligent bass. With its industry-leading hardware, the product continues to deliver an unparalleled audio experience.
Housing a powerful multimedia decoder, the chipset supports video      decoding from 8K30 frames to 4K120 frames, with the ability to decode 64-megapixel images, which is greater than the highest pixel of smartphone photos in the market. In comparison to our competitors, it gives devices a faster load time for videos and pictures.
The octa-core processor can handle heavy-image processing on large      screens and multiple tasks at the same time. Motion Estimate and Motion Compensation (MEMC) is also capable of delivering high-resolution images, the best quality of audio and performing far-field voice interaction simultaneously. The processor’s bandwidth utilization rate leads the industry by over 50% on average.

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Smart Pop-up Camera – A New Experience for HONOR Vision

HONOR has been playing a
pioneering role under the dual-brand strategy in Huawei’s business. Following
the success of its bionic parallel dual-lens camera, GPU Turbo and A.I.
technology, HONOR is expanding into new industries and lending its experience
to the television sector, announcing the world’s first smart screen, “Honghu
818” enabled. Taking an innovative approach to its development, HONOR has equipped
the latest HONOR Vision product offering with a smart pop-up camera, which
enables NPU capability for face recognition, bringing powerful functions and a
superior experience for users.

The HONOR Vision will be
officially released in mid-August 2019.

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


HONOR Kicks Off Global Sale of the Highly Anticipated HONOR 20 PRO

HONOR, the global smartphone brand, today announced the commercial availability of the highly-anticipated HONOR 20 PRO, with Russia being the first market to kick off its official sale at a media event held in Moscow. Users in Russia will be able to buy the flagship smartphone in all channels at 34990 RUB from 2
nd
 August. Moreover, availabilities in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Finland, Poland, Malaysia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and other markets are to follow closely.

Following its successful global launch in London
 earlier this year, the HONOR 20 PRO has earned waves of commendation,
with a handful of global media such as Android Central, Android
Authority, Digital Trends, GSMArena, PhoneArena and Tech Advisor, that
gave it near-perfect ratings. It reached another milestone for camera
capabilities when it was accorded 111 points by DxOMark, the 2
nd
 highest score attained by any smartphone, the gold standard benchmark for camera quality in the industry.

“In today’s digital and hyper-connected world, a smartphone is the gateway to a world of endless possibilities,” said George Zhao,  President of HONOR. “The HONOR 20 PRO has reimagined the smartphone  camera in ways that were not possible a decade ago, allowing  professional photographers and enthusiasts to express their creativity  and capture their life moments in ultra-clarity, low-lit environment and  in beautiful detail.”

A pro-grade camera experience with 2nd Highest DxOMark score

The
 HONOR 20 PRO’s impressive score puts it in close competition with other
 smartphone heavyweights and this commendable achievement can largely be
 attributed to the company’s relentless pursuit of innovation. As the
latest member of the HONOR N-Series range, the HONOR 20 PRO embodies the
 pinnacle of innovation and cements the brand’s leadership in smartphone
 design. This is the first time in the history of the brand to introduce
 a flagship device that comes equipped with a Sony IMX586 48MP AI Quad
Camera and industry-largest f/1.4 wide aperture. In the most recent OTA
(over-the-air) upgrade, HONOR 20 PRO also comes with Ultra-High ISO
Sensitivity, which provides a better low-light photography experience.

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“The
 Honor 20 Pro makes it very close to the top of our DxOMark Mobile
ranking, thanks to good Photo and Video performances across the board
and no significant areas of weakness…If you’re in the market for a new
 smartphone with excellent imaging capabilities, the Honor 20 Pro should
 be very high up on your list of options, especially if you want to save
 a little bit of cash compared to the more established competition.” –
DxOMark

You can read more about its DxOMark score
here
.

Complements stylish lifestyles with its exquisite and fashionable design

The
 HONOR 20 PRO redefines the user experience by becoming the first
product in HONOR’s history to introduce the world’s first Dynamic
Holographic glassback, which is crafted through an industry-first Triple
 3D Mesh technology. As light passes through the glassback, light is
reflected and refracted in all directions resulting in a mesmerizing and
 depth-inducing optical effect that sets the HONOR 20 PRO apart from its
 predecessors.

An all-round and unmatched smartphone experience

Armed
 with best-in-class software and hardware, HONOR 20 PRO is also an
enabler of a truly intelligent experience for all users. The 7nm Kirin
980 AI chipset in the main driver of its speed and cutting-edge
performance. It is equipped with a 4,000 mAh battery that can support a
full-day uninterrupted use while its super-large 256GB storage provides
the headroom for extreme demands. The HONOR 20 PRO also boasts an
industry-leading GPU Turbo 3.0 – a feature that enhances the device’s
gaming capabilities by offering users with richer visual and tactile
experience. To complete the entire experience, it comes with a Virtual
9.1 Surround Sound system, one that supports most wired and wireless
earphones allowing a more conducive audio environment.


Mcalls Launches Brand New Hits Plans

Mcalls is introducing the all-new HITS Plans to spice up the mobility lifestyles of Malaysians. These HITS Plans will also bring a first of its kind Pre-Postpaid subscription Plan in Malaysia; a telco plan that will surely be enticing to all millennials.

Mcalls offers HITS Pre-Postpaid Plans with benefits greatly exceeding in value of what you  pay for, which makes it unique in comparison not only to other prepaid plans but even to any postpaid plans. A HITS Pre-Postpaid Plan offers users Non-Stop Highspeed Internet with 10GB data from as low as RM30 per month. The HITS plans will auto-renew itself monthly  with no extra charges, making it incredibly convenient. Customers can also opt to subscribe for the HITS yearly plan in advance and enjoy a 15% discount.

At a glance, the 3 (three) prepaid HITS plans are as follows:

HITS 360 Plan for a recurring monthly subscription fee of RM30 or a yearly upfront fee with a 15% discount at RM306 and comes with:
Monthly 10GB of Non-stop High-speed Internet (x12 months for Yearly Plan),
Monthly 33-minute Malaysia local calls (x12 months for Yearly Plan) and
Monthly 33 Malaysia local SMS (x12 months for Yearly Plan).

HITS 540 Plan for a recurring monthly subscription fee of RM45 or a yearly upfront fee with a 15% discount at RM459 and comes with:
Monthly 15GB of Non-stop High-speed Internet (x12 months for Yearly Plan),
Monthly 66-minute Malaysia local calls (x12 months for Yearly Plan) and
Monthly 66 Malaysia local SMS (x12 months for Yearly Plan)

HITS 720 Plan for a recurring monthly subscription fee of RM60 or a yearly upfront fee with a 15% discount at RM612 and comes with:
Monthly 30GB of Non-stop High-speed Internet (x12 months for Yearly Plan),
Monthly 99-minute Malaysia local calls (x12 months for Yearly Plan) and
Monthly 99 Malaysia local SMS (x12 months for Yearly Plan).

HITS Plans also showcases a crossover collaboration between Mcalls, Mbooster (a local homegrown digital divide e-Commerce integrated ecosystem), and MacpiePro (a renowned Malaysia Major Concert & Entertainment event organizer wholly owned by Macpie Berhad). This collaboration will innovate the way Mcalls Subscribers interact with mobile Plans while being rewarded by bringing Fans the HITS Deal experience with benefits such as discounted goods & services, vouchers, shopping, entertainment, and more to them.

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Mcalls Subscribers will receive a limited time offer of Mbooster e-Vouchers (eVM) and MacpiePro e-Vouchers (eVP) when they sign up to a HITS Plan. Mcalls Subscribers will also enjoy yearly benefits double in value to their HITS Plan; where a HITS 360 user will receive RM360 of Mbooster e-Vouchers (eVM) redeemable at the Mbooster online shopping platform as well as RM360 worth of MacpiePro e-Vouchers (eVP) redeemable through MacpiePro for its concerts and event tickets. These benefits apply to all 3 (three) HITS Plans from HITS 360, HITS 540, and HITS 720 respectively.

The collaboration established with MMspot, a holistic omnichannel digital ecosystem that will provide an unprecedented digital experience for Mcalls Subscribers and allow Subscribers to also Top-up their talk time credit by themselves and get 7% rewards via the Mcalls 360 Live function in the MMspot Application Platform. The App allows users to experience seamless activations of digital services at the tip of their fingers.

The collaboration with the MMspot Application platform will enhance the consumers’ experiences as they are presenting offerings that match the needs and interests of customers and enriches the life of the App platform user. Mcalls Subscribers will be able to manage their Mbooster e-Vouchers (eVM), and MacpiePro e-Vouchers (eVP) in the MMspot App too. They can claim their e-Vouchers in the app and get access to shop on Mbooster, or they can buy concert tickets through MacpiePro in the App.

In addition to all of the above, Mcalls Subscribers will receive benefits of other HITS Deals which will be introduced to the market soon as an initiative to make the digital lifestyle experience of Mcalls Subscribers a happy one by continuously providing Subscribers with a variety of exciting Deals on items. Mcalls Subscribers can choose the Deal that suits them from an exclusively curated list with great savings.


MPL-MY/SG returns with Season 4 and a total prize pool of RM414,000

Moonton today has announced the fourth season of the Mobile Legends:  Bang Bang Professional League for Malaysia and Singapore (MPL-MY/SG).  With a total prize pool of RM414,000 (US$100,000), MPL-MY/SG Season 4  returns as the largest and most anticipated mobile esports tournaments  in Malaysia. Registration is open to all aspiring teams from 5 to 14  July 2019 on the
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Facebook page
.

The MPL-MY/SG Season 4
Malaysia qualifiers will commence from 19 till 21 July, while the
Singapore qualifiers will take place from 27 till 28 July. Two Malaysian
 and Singaporean teams who top their respective qualifiers will get to
enter the Regular Season of the tournament, where they will go up
against Moonton’s directly-invited teams in a 6-week round robin battle.

“We  have decided to directly invite four (4) top teams from Malaysia and  two (2) top teams from Singapore to the Regular Season of MPL-MY/SG  Season 4. The Malaysian teams are Geek Fam, Shopee Bosskurr, Reborn and  Xpax X-Assins, while EVOS Esports SG and Bigetron SG are your  Singaporean invited teams. We are glad to share that as long as 60% of  these teams’ rosters remain the same from Season 3, they are eligible to  enter the upcoming Regular Season,” said Jayden Wei, Esports Manager of  Moonton.

Season 3 Champions Geek Fam are one of the invited teams into MPL-MY/SG Season 4

Out of the total prize
pool, over RM203,000 in weekly subsidies, win bonuses and performance
awards await teams and players who qualify for the Regular Season. The
remaining RM211,000 pool will be up for grabs at the Playoffs which is
slated for October 2019.

All  aspiring teams are encouraged to take part in MPL-MY/SG Season 4.  Registration for the qualifiers is happening from now till 14 July 2019  on the
MLBB Facebook page
.  The final day of  each country’s qualifier will be streamed live on  Facebook, so fans can tune in on 21 July (Malaysia) and 28 July  (Singapore) to catch all the action.

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For more information on the tournament, be sure to follow the MLBB Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/MobileLegendsGameMalaysia/
 or download the MLBB app for free from the
Apple App Store
 or
Google Play
.


New Canon iNSPiC Instant Camera Printers Arrives in Malaysia

Canon Marketing Malaysia introduces two new stylish and compact iNSPiC instant camera printers, making it fun for all. The new Canon iNSPiC instant camera printers, iNSPiC [S] and iNSPiC [C] are new additions to the Mini Photo Printer range alongside with the rebranding of its Mini Photo Printer to iNSPiC [P].

iNSPiC stands for ‘Inspiring Pictures,’ arrives at the party as a portable and pocket-sized instant camera printer that combines printing and sharing on the go with digital camera capability. The iNSPiC [S] and iNSPiC [C] promise to capture instant fun and spontaneous moments. Designed to bring back the joy of sharing printed photos instantly; the iNSPiC series unlocks precious moments captured on the device by printing and sharing it with friends and family in a matter of seconds. The iNSPiC can also reprint the same photos by syncing your smartphone via Bluetooth.

“The iNSPiC series marks a milestone for Canon in producing its very first instant camera printers that complement our extensive range of photo printers. Both cameras pack a punch above its weight and the top of the range iNSPiC [S] features a built-in LED ring light and swanky ideograms such as stickers, cool frames and fancy text available via Canon Mini Print mobile app, enhancing creativity and spontaneity with users on the go,” said Sandy Lee, Head of Consumer System Products (CSP) Division of Canon Marketing Malaysia.

“Canon encourages visual storytelling for which we are
continuously innovating and launching exciting imaging solutions that will
enhance the overall experience in capturing moments that matter. The new
addition to the Mini Photo Printer range continues this tradition and we are
confident it will inspire endless fun and creativity to bring vibrant and
colourful photos to life,” she continued.

iNSPiC [C] CV-123A

The iNSPiC [C] series accompanies the [S] series dressed in
a palette of pop colour design options such as Bubble Gum Pink, Bumble Bee
Yellow and Seaside Blue making a bold fashion statement to stand out.

With a built-in 5-megapixel camera and a selfie mirror next
to the camera lens makes selfie-shooting easy, while a one-touch reprint button
ensures no one leaves the party without first receiving a photo print of that
one precious moment.

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iNSPiC [S] ZV-123A

Available in three colours, Pearl White, Matte Black and
Rose Gold, this instant camera printers comes thinner than most compact digital
cameras.

The ultra-slim profile packs in a powerful 8-megapixel fixed
focus camera, so you can shoot and print instantly from just one device without
the need to perform a juggling act with a separate camera and printer.

The real crowd-pleaser comes in the form of a built-in LED
ring light that circles the camera lens and activates a powerful fill light for
beautiful portrait shots.

Users can also connect the device to smartphones using the
Canon Mini Print mobile app to print photos stored on smartphones. A quick
reprint button makes it easy to get multiple reprints off the instant camera
printer, while the app also receives a useful update to include a virtual
shutter button for remote shooting with even more stickers for decorating
photos before print.

The iNSPiC [S] also comes with a Micro SD slot that supports card capacities of up to 256GB.

Printing Technology and Media

The Canon Mini Photo printer harnesses ZINK Zero Ink™
Technology from ZINK™, a revolutionary dry-printing technology that enables
printing in colour without the use of ink cartridges. It delivers 2×3-inch glossy
photo prints that are smudge-proof and scratchresistant, with a peel-and-stick
reverse side that adheres effortlessly to the back of smartphones, laptops,
tabletops, wall mirrors, or just about any smooth surface.

PRODUCT KEY FEATURES

iNSPiC [C] CV-123A

iNSPiC [S] ZV-123A

Canon Mini Print mobile app The Canon Mini Print app turns
ordinary users into expert creators thanks to a vast library of photo-editing
functions, creative filters, frames, stamps and text styles. These simple tools
can be applied to photos snapped using the in-app camera integration or on
images downloaded from photo albums stored on cloud services such as Facebook,
Instagram, Google Drive and Dropbox. Special features include augmented face
distortion and the option to draw on photos before printing.

The app also offers collage printing of up to four images or
a tile print function that creates an enlarged print made up of four or nine
prints which leave room for endless creativity and fun.

Pricing and Availability

  Model

  Retail Price

  Availability

  iNSPiC [C] CV-123A

  RM499

  25 July 2019

  iNSPiC [S] ZV-123A

  RM699

  25 July 2019


Samsung Gemilang Celebration – A Digital Appliances National Day Promo

Modernisation helps improve how Malaysians live their lives on a day-to-day basis. Understanding the needs of Malaysians chasing after a much higher standard of living than before, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is introducing its smart home appliances to the home of Malaysians, promoting the concept of smart living.

As  proud Malaysians unite and celebrate the coming Merdeka Day, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is adding to the excitement with its
Samsung Gemilang Celebration
promotion campaign for their home digital appliances!

Starting from
15
th
 July 2019 to 30
th
 September 2019
, you can enjoy more rewards with the awesome National Day offers!

Product Category
Model Name
Promo RRP (RM)
Rewards
Refrigerator
Side by Side 3Door
5,599
Free Microwave Oven (MS23K3513AK/SM) worth RM369 + Free Tefal Steamer worth RM189
Washing Machine
QuickDrive
4,599
Free Microwave Oven (MS23K3513AK/SM) worth RM369
Air Conditioner
Wind-Free
2,899
Free Installation from Samsung ASC worth RM230
Vacuum
POWERstick Parquet
1,199
Purchase with Purchase Battery pack (VCA-SBT60) worth RM459 @ RM150 only (saved RM309)
Microwave Oven
Convection（MC28M6035KW/SM）
1,199
Free Glass Steamer (BIG) 2.0L worth RM99.90 + Maggi’s special pack

This Merdeka, with the purchase of selected Samsung home digital appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, air-conditioners, vacuum cleaners, as well as microwave ovens, you can save more and enjoy  exclusive free gifts worth up to RM558! Head over now to any Samsung  authorised outlets to grab these value deals now.

For more information on the Samsung Gemilang Celebration promotion, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/appliance/samsung-national-promotion-2019/

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SKYWORTH is the Official Television Partner for 30th SEA Games 2019 and 10th ASEAN Para Games 2020

SKYWORTH, a pioneer in big-screen Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) and a leading global television brand, announced today that it will be the Official Television Partner for the 30
th
 Southeast Asian Games 2019 and 10
th
 ASEAN Para Games 2020 (‘the SEA Games’). These events, hosted in the Philippines this year, are biennial multi-sport events involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia. They are expected to reach television audiences of 500 million and online users of 60 million. Regional and national media of all 11 participating countries will also provide coverage over the duration of the SEA Games.

Coocaa, a sub-brand of SKYWORTH that focuses on e-commerce and Southeast Asian markets, is also key to the partnership with SEA Games. This dual brand strategy enhances the Company’s offering and allows both brands to capitalize on the tremendous reach and popularity of the SEA Games 2019. SKYWORTH will also be actively involved in the run up to the Games, including the torch relays in the Philippines and Malaysia, as well as the Game Hub and Fan Zones.

Johnny Wang, the general manager of SKYWORTH Overseas Sales & Marketing Headquarters, said: “Over the past decade, SKYWORTH has placed a strong emphasis on the Southeast Asian market. We have invested in the region, half of SKYWORTH’s overseas companies are located here and in 2016, we set up our biggest overseas manufacturing site in Indonesia. The percentage of revenue generated from the region is also expected to continue to grow over the coming years.”

Leveraging its exciting new breakthroughs in AIoT, SKYWORTH is poised to capture the best moments from the SEA Games with the company’s innovative AI TVs. Indeed, the sponsorship signifies SKYWORTH’s commitment to elevating sports entertainment with the most cutting-edge technologies. SKYWORTH’s breadth of technological expertise, which supports the AIoT smart living solution Swaiot™, is complemented by SKYWORTH’s Home-AI app, launched in July and compatible with both Android and iOS Systems. In addition, audiences of the SEA Games have the option of enjoying a fully immersive viewing experience with SKYWORTH’s Infinity Screens.

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SKYWORTH’s AIoT ecosystem with Swaiot
™
 allows fan to indulge with a genuine Smart TV viewing experience where they can easily obtain sports and SEA Games-related programs through the voice search function. With Dolby Audio, SKYWORTH’s latest proprietary picture technology – Chameleon Extreme
™
 and Trochilus Extreme
™
 – and Swaiot
™
 viewers have unparalleled visual and audio quality. Swaiot
™
supports both Google Assistant and Alexa, meaning everyone can enjoy the enhanced viewing opportunity the technology provides. Any fan who finds themselves inspired by the SEA Games to take up exercise will be pleased to know that Swaiot
™
is fully compatible with external devices such as treadmills and dancing mats.

Johnny Wang adds, “Sport has always been something embedded in SKYWORTH’s DNA. SKYWORTH provides the best viewing experience to sports fans across the region and continues to lead innovative development in AIoT. SKYWORTH looks forward to the SEA Games 2019 and ASEAN Para Games 2020. We will continue to support the development of sports entertainment with advanced technology.”


The Era of Live Starts Now: Galaxy A80 Available in Malaysia

The first 1,000 purchase of the Galaxy A80 comes with a complimentary BlackPink special edition package and a Galaxy Fit worth a total of RM818

Samsung Malaysia Electronics announces the launch of the new Galaxy A80 available for purchase in Malaysia. Built with Samsung’s latest innovations and upgraded essential features, the Galaxy A80 showcases Samsung’s first rotating triple camera that acts as both the main camera and selfie camera.

“The Galaxy A80
is built to drive the evolution of the ‘Era of Live’ to enhance live
interactions, connection and self-expression through compelling innovations. This
is why we have brought the latest innovations in the Galaxy A80 for the
generation that believes in defying barriers and creating a world without
limits,” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of
Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

Share Your Experiences Live

A first for
Galaxy devices, the Galaxy A80 is equipped with Samsung’s revolutionary rotating
triple camera which provides the same high-quality lens, front and rear, so you
never have to compromise the vividness of your videos and images. The rotating
triple camera also lets you record footages continuously, using both the front and
back camera simultaneously, so your memories can be seen in one video.

Whether you’re hiking up the mountain during the day or enjoying street food at a night market, the Galaxy A80 allows you to take clear and bright photos regardless of the time with its 48MP main camera. Now, with the Ultra Wide Lens that offers a 123-degree viewing angle, be reassured knowing that you can easily photograph or capture and share a live video of everything you see.

The Galaxy
A80’s 3D Depth Camera allows you to capture your subjects with more depth, letting
you create movie-like clips of your favorite moments with features such as Live
Focus Video mode. Additionally, the camera’s Super Steady Video mode reduces bumps
or shakes for pro-level action videos.

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Immerse in a Cinematic Multimedia Experience

The Galaxy A80 features Samsung’s first New Infinity Display, an expansive, edge-to-edge, 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen. With a 20:9 display ratio, the New Infinity Display allows you to fully engage in your favorite multimedia content. Take your audio-visual experience one step further with Dolby Atmos when using earphones or Bluetooth speakers.

Stay Connected Conveniently and Securely

As
part of the Galaxy experience, the Galaxy A80 also features Samsung Knox,
Samsung’s defense-grade security platform designed to protect from chipset to
software. In addition, Samsung Pass will allow you to securely and conveniently
access apps and websites through the fingerprint sensor.

Equipped
with an Intelligent Performance Enhancer, you can expect your Galaxy A80 to
perform better, faster and longer whenever you need it. Its AI-powered performance
optimization software maximizes the device’s CPU, RAM and battery capacity,
tailoring your Galaxy A80’s efficiency to your everyday needs.

Stand Out with Distinctive Designs

The Galaxy A80 is available for purchase now at all Samsung Experience Stores and Samsung Malaysia Online Store with the recommended retail price of RM2,499. It is offered in three colors: Angel Gold, Ghost White and Phantom Black.

To top off the launch excitement,
Samsung is running an exclusive promotion for its newly launched smartphone.
The first 1,000 customers to purchase the Galaxy A80 will receive a complimentary
BlackPink special edition package that includes a Galaxy A80 case, stand and
photo card, together with a Galaxy Fit collectively worth RM818.

For more
information on the Galaxy A80 product and promo campaign, visit

https://samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-a80-a805/SM-A805FZKDXME/

and
https://samsung.com/my/offer/mobile/a80-launch-promotion/.

Samsung Galaxy A80 Product Specifications

Galaxy A80

Display

  6.7-inch FHD+ (1080×2400) Super AMOLED,
  New Infinity Display

Rotating Camera

(Front/Rear)

  Main: 48MP, F2.0
  Ultra Wide: 8MP, F2.2 (123°)
  3D Depth

Body

  165.2 x 76.5
  x 9.3 mm

AP

  Octa Core (2.2GHz Dual + 1.8GHz
  Hexa)

Memory

  8 GB RAM
  128 GB
  Internal Storage

Batter
y

  3,700mAh
  (typical)
  25W Super Fast Charging

OS

  Android 9.0 (Pie)

Biometric Authentications

  On-Screen Fingerprint

Color

  Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White


The Upcoming New Vivo S Series Teases Us With Its Rear

The
upcoming Vivo S series smartphone has revealed its rear visuals. According to
the visual, the series comes with an AI Triple Camera which is similar to the
recent V15 series and Y17 series.

The
AI Triple Camera, now a new trend for smartphones, might have a reasonable
sized Main Camera, Super Wide-Angle Camera and a Depth Camera.

As
a reference, the Vivo V15 Pro’s AI triple camera is equipped with 48 Million
Quad Pixel Sensor main camera, 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle Camera and 5MP Depth
Camera while Y17’s AI Triple Camera packs a 13MP Main Camera, 8MP AI Super
Wide-Angle Camera and 2MP Depth Camera.

Meanwhile, as the visual shows no rear fingerprint, which means the phone comes with the In-Display Fingerprint scanning technology that Vivo was awarded one of the “Best Innovations for Android Phones in 2018” by Android Authority.

As can be seen from the visual, the colour options are Diamond Black and Skyline Blue. Whilst the black always goes with anything and anyone, the Skyline Blue is aimed at being the younger, brighter and fashionable colour option.

More information will be available on Vivo Malaysia’s website
https://www.vivo.com/my
 and Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia
.

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Tongdun invited to speak at “The Future is AI” hosted by Bank Negara

Tongdun International was extended an invitation to participate in the  festivities that took place at MyFinTech Week 2019 (MyFW 2019) hosted at  Sasana Kijang from 17 to 21 June. Tongdun’s President, Jackal Ma was  present at Bank Negara Malaysia’s first flagship event as esteemed  speaker for the tech-talk session and panelist.

In the morning session that falls on June 19,
 Jackal addressed over 300 audience present at the technology track
titled, “The Future is AI” and he shared his personal experiences about
how Tongdun has transformed over the years from just a FinTech service
provider to improve and better lives by leveraging decision-making
analytics. Fraudulent activities have been prevalent due to the digital
boom and Jackal went on to share how AI technology can be harnessed for
prevention of digital fraud.

Post his speech, Jackal received a
warm reception from the audience which stayed behind to greet him and
furthered interactions. There were also numerous visitors at Tongdun’s
exhibition booth wanting to find out more how analytics can be applied
to their business disciplines to further improve their operational
efficiency. The first ever gamification of the voiceprint demo is also
unveiled at the event, outside of China.

Later in the day, Jackal participated in afternoon’s panel session where he highlighted interesting customer success stories in China
 on anti-fraud and shared his views on how a comprehensive risk
management life cycle solution coupled with the different foundational
pillars that formed a robust anti-fraud framework in banking.

Tongdun’s co-founder, Jackal Ma recounted, “Malaysia is at its early stages of FinTech discovery, which is a very similar situation to China
 a few years ago. The early incubation stages of FinTech developments
are very critical in laying a stable foundation to pave way for digital
transformation of financial institutions. Tongdun has a vision to help
countries globally to establish an integrated cross-industry defence
ecosystem.”

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MyFW 2019’s theme, “Shifting Tides: Future of
Finance” will focus on five key areas that encompasses Financial
Inclusion, Digital Economy, Insurtech, Islamic Finance and
Cybersecurity. These topics are covered in over 30 keynotes, panels and
fireside chats during the duration of the event by more than 100
visionary leaders and renowned thought leaders internationally.

About Tongdun Technology

Founded in 2013, Tongdun Technology is a professional third-party intelligent risk management service provider headquartered in Hangzhou.
 Since its inception, Tongdun has been committed to building an
integrity network to integrate artificial intelligence into risk
management to provide small or micro businesses with comprehensive
intelligent risk control solutions that are highly competent.

Our
 industry focused and customer centric solutions have enabled business
in P2P lending, microfinance, banking, insurance, automated finance,
funds management, third-party payment, OTA, e-commerce, O2O, gaming,
social media and live streaming to reap tangible benefits.

Tongdun International is headquartered in Singapore.

www.tongdun.net


Top 10 Tips on Winning in PUBG Mobile by Vivo Malaysia

Plus
Bonus Tip on how to learn from the pros by attending the PMNC Malaysia National
Championship Grand Finals this weekend.
Real
tips and tricks collected from Vivo team’s experience playing the game

The PUBG MOBILE Malaysia National Championship (PMNC) Grand Finals will be held at Quill Convention Centre, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur from 13 to 14 July 2019 where 12 teams will battle it out for RM114,000 in prize pool.

Vivo, as the global Official Smartphone of PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019 and Official Partner of PUBG MOBILE South East Asia National Championship is sharing the following protips to help Malaysians to improve their game and winning in PUBG Mobile:

1. Do Not Wear Shoes.

There are plenty of
shoes to be gotten from the crates after you trade in your BP or UCs, but none
of them good for your game. Not wearing shoes actually decreases the noise you
make when you run or scurry about and the enemy can’t hear you that well.
Notice your enemy’s footsteps are so loud, that’s how loud you are when you
wear shoes in the game.

Plus not wearing shoes
does not affect your running or movement performance, so there’s no downside,
just a great advantage.

2. MK Mutant or AKM?

Most player’s favourite
assault rifle (AR) is the AKM which uses 7.62mm bullets has stopping power but
too much recoil that messes up your aim. PUBG added a new assault rifle into
the game this year, the MK Mutant, which has the same stopping power, uses the
7.62mm bullets but much less recoil and has much smoother handling compared to
the AKM.

The Mutant is a rare AR but you can get it at most hot landing zones such as Military Base, Mylta Power, Georgopol and the Prison.

3. How To Use The Flare Gun?

Once in a while you
might come across a flare gun in the game, we would urge you to pick it up.
When you shoot a flare up, a cargo plane will fly by and drop off some rare
supplies like an AWM sniper rifle or a Gilly Suit.

But beware, other players can see the flare too so they’ll be heading to your location to grab the loot. In this case, pick a strategic location near the cargo and take out other players when they arrive one by one.

4. Teamwork.

If you’re playing the
squad version where you are randomly setup with three other players, make sure
you work together and not go rogue. You need each other to back you up, cover
for you when you are searching for loot and outflank the enemy.  If you get shot or knocked out to be exact,
your teammates can revive you and vice versa.

Make sure you use a
first aid kid or bandage your wound after being revived, don’t worry, plenty of
those to be collected throughout the game.

5. Headphones Or Earphones?

It doesn’t matter, just use a good quality headphone or earphone and it will help you to pinpoint where your enemy is as PUBG does have amazing audio. For instance, if you hear a gunshot to your right ear, the shooter is located to the right. It’s as real as it gets.

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6. To Voice Chat Or Not?

PUBG offers an in-game voice chat with your team, with controls to turn off the mic or speaker for voice, or adjust the levels. If you don’t want to be distracted by noisy chit-chat, turn it off but team text chat will always be on and non-intrusive. But a constant communication with your teammates can help you with winning in PUBG Mobile and get that chicken dinner.

7. Best Urban Combat Weapon Combo.

In
our experience, beginners would do well to arm themselves with a shotgun, the
S686 double-barrel to be exact, with an AR. The AR/shotgun combo is pretty
effective during urban combat scenarios, which is where you will end up one
time or another in the game.

The
S686 has major stopping power and takes out a player using only Level 1 body
armour with one shot. Level 2 easily with 2 shots. Very useful for the final
shootout but only if you are up-close with your enemy. Usually in the final
shootout, it’s good to have an AR with sniping abilities which brings us to…

8. The Versatile M416 Assault Rifle (AR).

Arguably
one of the best ARs available in the game, even better than the AKM or M16A in
our book. It allows for some of the best performances in close quarter combat
scenarios and can be used for sniping over long distance, 600 metres to be
exact!

Trust
us, that’s more than enough range and causes real damage. Uses 5.56mm bullets just
like the M16A or SCAR-L ARs but after testing them all in various scenarios,
the M416 wins hands down as one of the best all round AR.

9. Accesorise.

Talking
about sniping, you’ll need the 6x or 8x scopes which you’ll search for during
gameplay but don’t worry, there’s plenty of them around, in hot zones such as
the Military Base, Mylta Power, Georgopol or towns such as Pochinki and Rozhok.

Red Dot or Hologram scopes are everywhere along with angled foregrips (should your gun require it) which, attached to your weapon would decrease recoil and increase it’s performance. Don’t worry about how identify them the mobile version of the game will automatically pick them up and attach them to your weapons during gameplay. The right attachments can help you with winning in PUBG Mobile.

10. Use The Right Device.

Finally,
and this is the most important part of the game, use the right device like the
Vivo V15Pro, equipped with a Snapdragon 675 chip paired with a 8GB RAM,
which allows the game to run in high settings without any issues. Its AI helps
manage the RAM you use during gametime. The more you play, the more it knows to
allocate more processing power and memory to your gaming.

Slim and lightweight, the V15Pro’s Super AMOLED display has 100% P3 color gamut coverage, ultra-high color saturation and lower power consumption, bringing you a world that’s more vivid and clear. Find out more about the Vivo V15Pro here
http://bit.ly/2XPyOdv
.

Bonus Tip: Learn From The Pros!

Head
over to Quill Convention Centre this weekend and see how the pros do it. They are
the players in the country taking part in the growing E-Sports industry and you
can learn a lot from their slick moves.

We’re quite certain, that with a Vivo V15Pro and applying the tips we shared above, you and your team will be on your way to winning that yummy chicken dinner. And that’s how you start winning in PUBG Mobile!


U Mobile and Tencent Sign MOU For Strategic Collaboration On Smart+ Technologies

U Mobile, the data-centric and multiple award-winning telco, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Tencent, a leading provider of Internet-based value added services in China, to explore providing enterprise-focused smart technology and services that are supported by Tencent Cloud.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by the two parties in Tencent’s Hong Kong office early this month and potential areas of collaboration include big data analytics (BDA), artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and smart+ technologies, as well as digital application and services.

This collaboration will enable U Mobile to leverage Tencent’s technology in rolling out its prepaid customers’ self-registration functionality on different digital channels including the WeChat Mini Programs.

With Tencent’s Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) technologies, customers can register their U Mobile prepaid SIM cards anytime and anywhere. This convenient self-registration service will be available to U Mobile’s prepaid customers by the end of this year.

“U Mobile is
extremely committed to enhance our offering on the digital solutions front as
we strongly believe that it will equip enterprises and individuals alike with
the right tools to realise their unlimited potential. Hence, we are delighted
to be collaborating with Tencent, a company with advanced technological
innovations as well as all-encompassing digital platforms, products and
services. Together, I believe we will be able to offer high efficiency,
high-performance as well as reliable services to all Malaysians,” said
Wong
Heang Tuck, CEO of U Mobile.

“It’s a great
honour to collaborate with U Mobile to offer Tencent Cloud’s smart+ technology
to Malaysian enterprises,” said
Poshu
Yeung, Vice President, International Business Group, Tencent.
“We aim to
support the digitalisation of the Malaysian economy and to enable enterprises’
capabilities in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and big data
analytics. The prepaid SIM card self-registration service is a great
demonstration of how the OCR and eKYC technologies can help enterprises offer a
seamless experience to their customers. We are committed to bringing the smart
technology and services to the local enterprises through the collaboration
leveraging the strengths of both parties.”

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Ultimate Gaming Upgrade of Vivo NEX Showcased at PUBG MOBILE Club Open Global Finals 2019

The Spring Split Global Finals took place in Berlin, Germany

Vivo’s game-changing smartphone, Vivo NEX now comes equipped with the latest Multi-Turbo and Turbo Mode which empowered the top 16 teams at the Spring Split of PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO) Global Finals 2019 in Berlin, Germany from 26 – 28 July 2019. NEX, was the ultimate tool for gamers as they battled their way. The PMCO 2019 is divided into Spring and Fall Split, each with a separate prize pool totaling USD2.5 million.

The flagship series NEX is Vivo’s premium line-up and is the leading representation of innovation in design, performance, as well as cutting-edge technologies. With the notch-free Ultra FullView™ Display, NEX fulfills the bezel-less dream with 91.24% screen-to-body, giving gamers a truly immersive experience. Its world’s first Elevating Front Camera hides in the body of the phone and elevates to allow consumers to take selfies exactly as they have in the past.

Now, Vivo has brought NEX to a greater new height with the latest optimisation and gaming feature upgrade. This also reinforce Vivo’s commitment to empower gamers, especially during the PUBG MOBILE Club Open Global Finals 2019. With this upgrade, NEX ensures that gamers will be using the best-in-class gaming software throughout the competition.

Vivo Multi-Turbo Engine to ensure a smooth-running gaming experience

NEX
features the Vivo Multi-Turbo Engine to deliver optimum performance
even during the most intense mobile gameplay. It combines several
turbo features including: Game Turbo, Center Turbo, Cooling Turbo and
AI Turbo to ensure the smoothest possible gaming experience.

‘Game Turbo’ connects to the game performance SDK to enable optimisations specific to a number of popular mobile games including PUBG MOBILE.
‘Center Turbo’ prioritises CPU and internal storage resources to ensure maximum performance for games even when there are multiple applications running simultaneously in the background. This ultimately reduces FPS drops by 78%.
‘Cooling Turbo’ ensures the smartphone does not overheat via cooling and thermal management features when gamers are deep in the heat of battle.
‘AI Turbo’ anticipates resource intensive scenarios and intelligently allocates CPU/GPU power to ensure a smooth gaming experience.  Through the support of AI prediction, the startup speed of users’ applications is increased by more than 20% as compared to the original application startup mechanism.

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Turbo Mode optimises display for PUBG MOBILE

Turning on the Turbo mode on NEX activates the display optimisation tailored for PUBG MOBILE. Exclusive to NEX as a result of the partnership with PUBG MOBILE, this display optimisation feature supports HDR + extreme and delivers a stable high frame rate.

Users can enable the Turbo Mode on PUBG MOBILE application for Vivo NEX.

PMCO 2019 Spring Split

The
PMCO 2019 Spring Split began in March, with more than 30,000 teams
from around the world participating in official in-game qualifiers.
Another Fall Split is planned for later this year.

For more information about PMCO 2019 and participating teams, please visit
https://clubopen.pubgmobile.com/en/gl/
.


Unboxing The New ZTE Blade A7 (2019) – Sleek Entry Level Goodness

Recently I received the new ZTE Blade A7 (2019) version for review. But before we get into the full review, here is my first look and unboxing video of the new device by ZTE.

First, here are the specifications:

Platform

Octa-core 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 CPU

OS

Android 9.0 Pie

Size

154 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm

Display

6.088″ HD IPS (1560 x 720), Droplet Display

Weight

146g

Camera

16MP AI Rear Camera with Flash 5MP AI Front Camera with Flash

Battery

3200 mAh with AI Power Saving(Non-removable)

SIM mode

Dual SIM (4FF – Nano)

Interface

3.5mm Audio Jack, Micro USB 2.0

Memory

32GB eMMC + 2GB DDR3 RAM
Micro SD expansion slot (up to 256GB) – SIM slot 2

Now take a look at the unboxing video below. Take note that the unboxing video is made in mixed language of English + Malay.

The full review will be made available here in this website after 12th July 2019 so be sure to check back at this website soon.

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Unboxing The New ZTE Blade V10 Vita – A Nice Mid Level Companion

Recently I received the new ZTE Blade V10 Vita version for review.  But before we get into the full review, here is my first look and  unboxing video of the new device by ZTE.

First, here are the specifications:

Platform

Octa-core 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 CPU

OS

Android P

Size

157.1 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm

Display

6.26” HD IPS (1080 x 2160), 2.5D Curved Edge Screen

Weight

150g

Camera

8MP AI Front Camera with Flash
13MP PDAF + 2MP AI Dual Rear Camera with Flash

Battery

3200 mAh (Non-removable)

SIM mode

Hybrid Dual SIM (4FF – Nano)

Interface

3.5mm Audio Jack, Micro USB 2.0

Memory

64GB eMMC + 3GB DDR3 RAM
Micro SD expansion slot (up to 256GB) – SIM slot 2

Now take a look at the unboxing video below. Take note that the unboxing video is made in mixed language of English + Malay.

The full review will be made available here in this website after 12th July 2019 because we are still reviewing the phone so be sure to check back at this website soon.

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VIP Squad Wins The PUBG Mobile Malaysia National Championships

Invited
professional team VIP Squad won the PUBG Mobile Malaysia National Championship
(PMNC) 2019 and walked away with RM40,000 in prize money, which had seen qualifiers
from across six states in Malaysia.

VIP Squad, which stands for Victorious in Play together with runner-up teams AROV, Junior Talent and Team Secret will be joining team Yoodo.Gank to compete in the inaugural PUBG Mobile Club Open (PMCO) South East Asia (SEA) Fall Split 2019.

Mike Xu, CEO of Vivo Malaysiasaid, “We all the teams the best of luck in the upcoming PMCO SEA Fall Split 2019 and Vivo is proud to be the official partner in support of E-Sports in Malaysia. Based on the number of participation in this league alone, we are confident there are a lot of budding E-sports talents in Malaysia given the right support, which has potential to grow.”

The recent PMNC was held over 13 and 14 July 2019 at Quill Convention Centre, Quill City Mall, Kuala Lumpur organised by Tencent, the world’s largest gaming company together with Vivo.

For more information, head over to Vivo Malaysia’s website
https://www.vivo.com/my
 and Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia
.

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Vivo Announces Special Sale For VFans

Vivo Malaysia is rewarding its fans with a special
VFans Sale featuring One Year Extended Warranty on any Vivo V series
smartphones, RM899 promotional price for the Vivo Y17, 50% off selected
accessories, an online contest for superfans and free cleaning service for Vivo
smartphones available every Saturday and Sunday this month.

Any Vivo V series smartphones purchased from today until 31 July 2019 will enjoy an extended One-year Warranty on their phones. These include the Vivo V15Pro, which features an Ultra FullView™ display, and the world’s first 32MP Elevated Front Camera that fully elevates in 0.46 seconds.

Meanwhile, the 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM Vivo Y17 is being
offered at the promotional price of RM899 this month featuring a triple camera
set-up, an AI Super Wide-Angle Camera that expands your view to 120 degrees,
Vivo’s exclusive Dual-Engine Fast Charging technology and Ultra Game Mode for
gamers.

The public will also be able to purchase certain Vivo
accessories for 50% off its retail price, take part in an online contest whilst
those who already own a Vivo are encouraged to bring their units over for a free
disinfecting cleaning service inclusive of a screen protector at selected Vivo
concept stores around the country every Saturday and Sunday this month.

The selected Vivo concept stores are listed as below:

State

Malls

  Kuala Lumpur

  Low Yat

  Selangor

  Sunway Pyramid
  Central I-City

  Perak

  Tesco Manjung

  Seremban

  Aeon Nilai

  Johor

  Mid Valley

  Penang

  Queensbay

  Kedah

  Aman Central

  Sabah

  Komplex Karamunsing
  Harbour Mall Sandakan
  Imago
  ITCC Penampang

More information on this VFans Sale will be available on Vivo Malaysia’s website
https://www.vivo.com/my
 and Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia
.

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Vivo S1 Officially Launched in Malaysia

Aimed to lead the trend among stylish young people

Vivo Malaysia officially launched its newest product, the Vivo S1 for Malaysia. The first unit of the S-Series carries the tagline “Unlock Your Style”, targetted at young consumers who are energetic, stylish, and always keep up with the latest trends.

The Vivo S1 comes with a range of excellent features such as Screen Touch ID, a 32MP AI Selfie Camera, a 4500mAh big battery with Dual-Engine Fast Charging, an AI Triple Rear Camera and a stylish design with a choice of Diamond Black and Skyline Blue colours.

Mike Xu, CEO of Vivo Malaysia said, “As a consumer-based technology brand, Vivo wants to meet the increasingly varied needs of Malaysians. Our internal research shows the segmentation of young consumers who wants a stylish smartphone with features that suit their lifestyle. This is what we want to fulfill through the the S-Series.”

Screen Touch ID with Stylish Design

In terms of design, Vivo S1 comes with a Super Amoled
Ultra All Screen screen with a screen size of 6.38 inch FHD+, a resolution of
1080 × 2340, an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, and a percentage of screen-to-body
ratio of 90%.

The Vivo S1 provides a more fun visual experience when
watching videos or interacting on social media. The Vivo S1 high resolution
screen is also equipped with the Screen Touch ID feature which not only makes
it easy to authenticate users, but also more attractive with the latest design
visualisation from Vivo.

On the rear, the Vivo S1 uses a Nano-Ion coating technique
to produce colour gradations with a stylish light reflection effect. The Vivo
S1 is available in two colour choices, namely Diamond Black and Skyline Blue.
Trendy colour choices that combine with the 2.5D design also make the Vivo S1
not only look attractive to accompany various activities, but also comfortable
to be held.

Clear Photo Results with Smart Camera

The Vivo S1 comes with a 32MP AI Selfie Camera that is equipped with intelligent features such as AI Filter, AI Selfie Lighting, AR Stickers and AI Face Beauty, producing crystal clear images with high-resolution front camera. The Vivo S1 also provides more options for customising photos to be more optimal and expressive.

On the rear, the Vivo S1 carries an AI Triple Rear Camera
with a 16MP main camera, 8MP AI Super-Wide Angle Camera for wider photos up to
120 degrees, and 2MP Depth Sensor Camera for smooth portrait or bokeh results.
Smart features can also be maximised by users such as AI Portrait Framing,
Portrait Mode, and Professional Mode.

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Reliable Performance to Support Your Lifestyle

“The Vivo S1 carries the specifications that young consumers look for in choosing a smartphone, such as stylish design, smart cameras, clear visual experience with a wide screen and reliable performance. There also some popular features on the Vivo S1 such as the Ultra Game Mode and Screen Touch ID to make the mobile experience even more enjoyable,” added Mike Xu.

The Vivo S1 has 6GB of RAM and 128GB ROM which
provides more memory space for storing videos, music and pictures.

To provide a powerful smartphone
experience, the Vivo S1 has a 4,500mAh battery with Dual-Engine Fast Charging
processor. A combination of processors that save power and high battery
capacity makes the Vivo S1 perfect to actively support a variety of consumer
activities for a longer time.

The Vivo S1 runs on the latest Funtouch OS 9 operating system based on Android 9.0 Pie, with Smart Button and AI Jovi features. The Vivo S1 also comes with Ultra Game Mode with Multi-Turbo and Competition Mode which helps the smartphone’s performance become smoother when playing games and whilst saving battery life.

Availability

The Vivo S1 is available for pre-orders from now till 26 July 2019 and available for sale on 27 July
2019 at all Vivo Concept Stores, collaboration partners, authorised dealers
nationwide for
RM1,099
.

The public may pay RM50 and get RM100 instant rebate when they pre-order their
Vivo S1 at the Vivo Concept Stores. Pre-order buyers will enjoy an exclusive
gift of a Vshare K1-Bluetooth Speaker.

Online, the Vivo S1 is available for pre-order on
Lazada
,
Shopee
,
Presto Mall
 and
Vivo Store
. Pre-order buyers who purchase online will also receive a mystery gift.

Key Specifications:

Screen Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor
32MP Selfie Camera
4,500mAh high capacity battery
Dual Engine Fast Charging
16MP+8MP+2MP AI Triple Camera
6.38 Full HD+ Super Amoled Ultra All Screen
Mediatek Helio P65 Octa Core processor
6GB RAM & 128GB ROM
Diamond Black and Skyline Blue Colours
Funtouch OS 9 (based on Android 9.0 Pie)

For more information, head over to Vivo Malaysia’s website
https://www.vivo.com/my
 and Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia
.


Vivo S1 Shares What’s Under Its Hood

The
upcoming Vivo S1 will feature a 4,500mAh battery, which comes with Vivo’s
unique Dual-Engine Fast Charging technology. Leave your power bank at home and
focus on making the most of your day.

The
4,500mAh battery will provide complete enjoyment combined with its Ultra Game
Mode, which is designed for the ultimate in gaming fun.

The
newly-added Game Countdown floating window will remind a player the remaining
time before the game starts, allowing them to multitask while waiting.

And when it comes to speed, Vivo’s Multi-Turbo Acceleration engine is the lightning-fast feature gamers need by making gameplay smoother than ever.

More information will be available soon on Vivo Malaysia’s website
https://www.vivo.com/my
 and Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia
.

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Vivo S1 To Sport 32MP Front Camera

The
upcoming Vivo S1, the first of its new S series, will sport a 32MP selfie
camera with a notch as can be seen from the visual.

Based
on Vivo’s current selfie technology, the S1 might be packed with an AI beauty
feature and AR stickers. The smartphone is also equipped with an AI triple
camera in the rear and an In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology.

More information will be available soon on Vivo Malaysia’s website
https://www.vivo.com/my
 and Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia
.

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Vivo Teases S Series Smartphone By Asking You To #UnlockYourStyle

Vivo Malaysia teases Malaysians today with a visual
that comes with a “S” word on their official Facebook page hinting at the new S
series smartphones coming to Malaysia.

Months since Vivo officially launched a new smartphone
model in Malaysia, Vivo’s posting asks fans to #UnlockYourStyle with a fingerprint
design that gives a clue that it is an In-Display Fingerprint smartphone.

Based on the S series smartphone which launched in
China recently, the S series coming to Malaysia soon might be S1 or S1 Pro. However,
due to Vivo’s diverse strategies for different markets, the Malaysian version
might have different specifications compared with the one launched in China.

More information will be available on Vivo Malaysia’s website
https://www.vivo.com/my
 and Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/VivoMalaysia
.

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Vivo Y12 Available In Malaysia From 13 July 2019 Onwards

The
Vivo Y12 will be available in Malaysia from 13 July 2019 onwards at all Vivo
Concept Stores, authorised dealers and collaboration partners nationwide. The
phone sports 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM with an extra 256 GB via its Micro SD slot..

The phone comes with a 6.35-inch touchscreen display
powered by a 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor with a huge 5,000mAh
battery.

Fitted with AI Triple Camera, 13MP + 8MP + 2MP in the
rear and an 8MP selfie camera at the front, the Y12 also packs a punch with
Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light sensors and an
E-Compass.

Running on the FunTouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie, the
Y12 is a dual-SIM smartphone with connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, GPS,
Bluetooth v5.00, USB OTG, FM radio, 3G and 4G.

The
Vivo Y12 will come in Aqua Blue and Burgundy Red colours and will retail for the recommended retail price of
RM599
.

Key Specifications:

LCD, 6.35-inches HD+
2.0GHz octa-core, Mediatek Helio P22 processor
3GB RAM & 32GB ROM
5,000mAh high capacity battery
13MP+8MP+2MP Triple AI Camera with 8MP Selfie Camera
Fingerprint Sensor
Dual SIM support with dedicated 256GB microSD slot
Aqua Blue and Burgundy Red Colours
Funtouch OS 9 (based on Android 9 Pie)

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Wiko Presents Sunny4 – Combining Elegance and Large Storage Capacity

Comfort in
hand. Full accessibility.

Sunny4 joins the famed Sunny collection offering both comfort and practicality as nicely fitting to the palm of users’ hand. With a 5” display, you will enjoy its convenient size for calls, messages, being in social media or navigating on the web.

Broad memory. Powered for smooth navigation.

Snapping photos as many times as you wish, storing music tracks, enjoy a 16GB ROM capacity to save more than 3200 sound files, 6500 photos or 80 apps*. See larger with a possible extension up to 32GB via MicroSD. Chill out and multitask smoothly with the new Sunny4 geared with a quad-core processor.

Instant
shots. Friendly selfies.

Ready, steady, smile at any occasions! Sunny4 has a 5MP rear and 5MP front cameras with selfie flash. Add some style and magnify your shots thanks to the Face Beauty mode.

Ease of use and
safety

Embedded with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition), it provides more storage space, more security and a faster utilisation. In addition, with the Simple Mode developed by Wiko, the usage of your Sunny4 will be simplified on a unique screen displaying the essentials apps, favorite contacts or settings.

To complete it, enjoy your all-in-one device thanks to the dual SIM slots for no duality between your pro and personal lives.

Glossy look

Add a tint of grace
by picking one of the glossy finishes,
either available in dark grey or blue or full gold.

All-inclusive package

Packaged with Wiko’s designed flexible case and screen protector fitted for a long-life to your Sunny4.

The Wiko Sunny4 is available for Malaysian market at only
 RM199
.

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ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G, The First 5G Phone Been Sold in Nordic Countries

ZTE Corporation, a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile Internet, partner of Elisa, a pioneer in telecommunications and digital services, officially sold the first 5G smartphone ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G in Finland. The phone was handed over to the consumer by Veli-Matti Mattila, CEO of Elisa Corporation, on July 3, 2019 in the Elisa Kulma flagship store in Helsinki, which verifies Finland has officially entered the era of 5G and ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G as the first commercial 5G smartphone in Nordic countries, enabling consumers to gain the ultimate and ultra-fast 5G experiences and services.

Xu Feng, SVP of ZTE Corporation and President of Mobile Device Division, said: “ZTE is in close cooperation with leading carriers such as Elisa in accelerating the commercial use of 5G devices. After the announcement in Europe, the Middle East and China, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G comes to be the first commercial 5G smartphone in the Nordic countries, as well as in the Middle East. ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G will satisfy consumers’ expectations for ultra-fast 5G connections, as well as their diversified needs in daily life and  work with its cutting-edge technologies. ZTE is committed to exploring and satisfying the emerging demands of carriers and consumers in the  upcoming 5G era with our end-to-end solutions. We’re expecting for more  consumers to experience the 5G services with this flagship smartphone.”

5G will ensure highly increased data transfer capacity, much faster data  transfer speed and lower latency, which means more incredible application scenarios for consumers, leading to a smarter life and more efficient work, including AR, VR, cloud-based gaming, 4K video, 5G+8K extremely clear live streaming, autonomous driving in the future and more application scenarios.

In addition to the prominent 5G smartphone, ZTE also provides a series of diversified 5G terminal devices, such as 5G Indoor Router, 5G Outdoor Router, 5G Mobile Wi-Fi Router, 5G Ethernet Box and 5G Module, as well as 5G modules adapted for industrial use cases, boosting the digital transformation of the diverse industries.

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ZTE Blade A7 2019 Review – Sleek And Affordable Basic Power

ZTE Blade A7 2019

RM469

7.2

Design

8.0/10

Display

7.5/10

Camera

7.0/10

Performance

7.0/10

Functions

6.5/10

				Pros

Cheap

Lightweight

Good basic phone

				Cons

Camera is so-so

Should have more RAM

Buy Now

ZTE is a name that has been around for quite sometime now. Having to review many of their past devices, I know that ZTE is just waiting for the right time to make a strong comeback into the mobile race. We are also waiting for the 5G mobile technology that is going to be pioneered by ZTE especially with the Axon 10 Plus 5G.

But we are going to talk about the ZTE Blade A7 2019 today, which I think is a good step into making a comeback. The Blade A7 is a sleek device which won’t break your bank while giving you all the power that you need in a reliable day to day mobile device.

Design and Specifications

First, we are going to look at the key specifications of the ZTE Blade A7 2019 in detail.

Platform

Unisoc Octa-core 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 CPU
PowerVR Rogue GE8322 GPU
OS
Android 9.0 Pie
Size
154 x 72.8 x 7.9 mm
Display
6.088″ HD IPS (1560 x 720), Droplet Display
Weight
146g
Camera
16MP AI Rear Camera with Flash
5MP AI Front Camera with Flash
Battery
3200 mAh with AI Power Saving (Non-removable)
SIM mode
Dual SIM (4FF – Nano)
Interface
3.5mm Audio Jack, Micro USB 2.0
Memory
32GB eMMC + 2GB DDR3 RAM
Micro SD expansion slot (up to 256GB) – SIM slot 2

The ZTE Blade A7 2019 uses a new SoC called Unisoc. This SoC or processor is a high performance and low power consumption octa-core LTE solution,  which let manufacturer to combine high performance and low cost  together. More importantly, it enhances camera processing ability,  providing customers industry top level user experience. Of course, Unisoc is still new in chipset manufacturing but is making their way up the ladder in the huge mobile semiconductor industry.

Being an entry level smartphone, the Blade A7 2019 does not fail in terms of look and feel. The body is made of plastic but it doesn’t feel cheap. The screen is a bright 6.088″ HD IPS display with a droplet notch in the center that houses the front selfie camera. The back is a shiny plastic surface but somehow it does not smudge as much when I’m holding the phone.

There is only a single camera setup at the back but it does its job in taking a decent photo day in and day out. It also comes with an LED flash right below the single camera.

On the right side of the phone is the volume rocker button along with a red coloured power button below it. I think they made the button red because it is easy to distinguish the difference and perhaps it looks good too. On the left side is the SIM and MicroSD hybrid slot while the audio jack sits at the top of the phone. You can find the micro USB port at the bottom while there is a tiny microphone hole next to it. The speaker is located at the lower back of the phone.

Usage and Performance

The ZTE Blade A7 2019 runs on the latest Android 9 Pie OS which receives monthly OTA updates so that you can stay updated and secured. The OS itself is very polished and stable. ZTE doesn’t come up with their own launcher but instead they opted to use the basic standard AndroidOne type of launcher together with Google Now functions. If you don’t already know what that is, it is the section when you swipe right from the home screen and you can see all the updates from Google stacked in cards style.

I honestly like the Google native launcher because it keep everything basic and easy for you to find your installed apps.

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There are only two apps that are pre-installed with the ZTE branding in the phone which is the ZTE Cares and Private Space. ZTE Cares is basically an app that helps you monitor the health of your phone and also to contact the support center when you need a quick assist when using your ZTE phone. Private Space is your own personal private vault to store your personal files and/or photos.

Benchmarking has been done on the Blade A7 2019 and it scored an okay mark in Antutu. With the score of 74412, it is not meant for heavy graphics games such as PUBG Mobile or the likes of it. BUT, I did install PUBG Mobile in the Blade A7 2019 just to give it a try.

Guess what, the graphic is still okay and enough for a decent gameplay. The graphic settings is obviously set to the lowest mode and playing PUBG Mobile on this phone is still, playable. I managed to run 2-3 games and it does not heat up the phone. Graphic rendering is still manageable and it turns out okay. That’s a plus point for this phone.

The 3,500mAh battery can last me the whole day before I plug in the charger late at night before I went to bed. That is also after I played a couple of PUBG rounds which means, the battery’s AI power saving mode works well.

The phone comes with a 32GB of storage supported by 2GB of RAM. Although it only comes with a 2GB of RAM, it still able to run many apps without any hiccups.

Camera

ZTE Blade A7 2019 single camera setup is a 16MP AI camera with LED flash that has an HDR function set on auto. When you compose to take a photo of a certain subject, the AI function with automatically set the HDR mode to suit the overall scene. When there is enough light, like outdoors, the HDR is set to “off”. When there are shadows everywhere, it will be set to “on”.

Photos taken with the Blade A7 2019 is pretty decent. I am surprised at some of the shots I got where the subject turns out sharp and clear. Selfie photos are good too. I turned off the preset beauty function and I’m quite happy with the results.

I’ll let the picture explains for themselves.

Colours are okay. Details are good.

The details in this is good.

A little bit washed out on the highlights.

Good detail and sharpness.

Close-up is surprisingly good.

A little blurred around the tree area.

Details on the grass is really good.

A little bit too smooth for the selfie camera. But good nonetheless.

Most of the awesome shots are done outdoors where there’s enough lights to play with but when it comes to lower light areas, the focus tends to lose out a little. It will be more like a hit and miss kind of situation. But don’t take the camera for a fool because you may end up with good looking photos with this device.

I prefer landscape photos and also portraits. I’m sure the Blade A7 2019 will perform well when you put it to a test like a day out for photography session or something.

Selfies are a definite hit and miss but most of the times I end up with a hit. So how will I rate the Blade A7 2019’s camera functions? I give it a 7 out of 10. That’s not bad for an entry level smartphone.

Conclusion

I love the simplicity of the ZTE Blade A7 2019 and that I came with pure Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box. No cosmetic changes are done to the main UX of the home screen so most of the functions are familiar to a seasoned Android user.

It does quite well in the performance department whereby PUBG Mobile works really well at this low price range.

If someone were to ask me whether I will recommend this Blade A7 2019 phone to anyone, I will say yes. I will say yes because the phone it basic yet intuitive, powerful yet stable, cheap yet valuable. ZTE is surely making a comeback and let’s hope this time they will strive better.

The new ZTE Blade A7 2019 is available for only
RM469
here
.


ZTE Blade V10 Vita Review – A Sweet Revival For The Mid Range

ZTE Blade V10 Vita

RM599

8

Design

8.0/10

Display

8.5/10

Camera

8.0/10

Performance

8.0/10

Functions

7.4/10

				Pros

Lightweight

Simple UI

Good battery life

Responsive fingerprint sensor

Nice size

				Cons

New SoC still need work

Should have more RAM

Camera is so-so

Buy Now

Some time last week I reviewed a new ZTE budget Android smartphone which is the Blade A7 2019. This week, I’m bringing you the big brother to the A7 which is the ZTE Blade V10 Vita which packs the same internal power with something extra in the bag.

I bring you the new ZTE Blade V10 Vita, made for those who needs an affordable smartphone but packs a little extra features. My first impression of the Blade V10 Vita is that it feels comfortable to hold in one hand and feel solid with its plastic body.

Design and Specifications

The Blade V10 Vita comes with a large enough 6.26″ IPS HD display with a little U-shaped notch in the middle. Thankfully it doesn’t come with a huge notch because then I will not like it.

Now here’s the key specifications for the ZTE Blade V10 Vita.

Platform
 Unisoc Octa-core 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 CPU
 PowerVR Rogue GE8322 GPU

OS
 Android 9 Pie

Size

157.1 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm

Display

6.26” HD + 19:9, 2.5D Curved Edge Screen

Weight

150g

Camera

8MP AI Front Camera with Flash

13MP PDAF + 2MP AI Dual Rear Camera with Flash

Battery

3200 mAh (Non-removable)

SIM mode

Hybrid Dual SIM (4FF – Nano)

Interface

3.5mm Audio Jack, Micro USB 2.0

Memory

64GB eMMC + 3GB DDR3 RAM

Micro SD expansion slot (up to 256GB) – SIM slot 2

Others

BT 4.2 / Wi-Fi 2.4G 802.11b/g/n / Fingerprint / GPS / Accelerometer Ambient Light / Proximity / Compass / Gyroscope

Just like the previously reviewed Blade A7, this Blade V10 Vita also comes with the same Unisoc SoC as the brain of the device but with a bigger RAM of 3GB and twice the storage space of 64GB. The extra RAM helps a little bit with the power boost especially in gaming. More of that later.

As usual, on the right side is where the volume rocker is located while the power button sits below it. On the right side, there’s the SIM and MicroSD card slot and there’s an audio jack at the top. At the bottom, you can find the micro USB port, speaker grille and microphone.

At the back, there is a dual camera setup which is a 13MP main shooter and the 2MP AI and depth sensor camera. The LED flash is located below the dual camera setup. You can also find the fingerprint sensor smack in the middle of the back for easy unlocking. There’s a good sensitivity on the fingerprint sensor whereby it took only a few miliseconds to unlock the phone.

On the front end, the selfie camera is located within the U-shaped notch and it is a 8MP AI camera setup. The display is bright and vibrant. I will consider this as a full screen display because it has minimum bezel around it. And the overall look and feel of this Blade V10 Vita is just right, in my opinion.

Other things you can find in the box are earphones, the micro USB cable and 2-pin charger head and also the warranty/manual book. It also comes with a frosted surface silicone case, which actually looks good.

Usage and Performance

When I use the Blade V10 Vita, I can go on the whole day with a full charge. It comes with a 3200mAh battery which is 300mAh lesser than the Blade A7 2019 but it last just a long.

It runs on the latest Android Pie version 9 and comes with a standard “vanilla” launcher like most AndroidOne devices. Like I said before, I prefer this launcher than any other sometimes-too-complicated launchers. I believe in keeping things simple, even in life. So a simple UI and UX like this works really well for me.

Most of the apps installed are Google’s native apps but ZTE has included three additional apps for you to use. The three apps are Game Assist – to boost the power for that extra push for gaming, Private Space – for a little data and document privacy and the third app is ZTE Cares – basically a support app for your ZTE phone.

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As for the performance part, the Blade V10 Vita does quite well. It performs well on day to day usage and you will not face any problems with social media or productivity apps. The basic stuffs will just fly by quickly on the new Unisoc SoC in this V10 Vita. The processor is farely new but it is already showing some good results in the entry and mid level segments.

Now a test on Antutu 3D Benchmark reveals that the V10 Vita scored similar to the Blade A7 2019 which is at 76810 (74412 on the Blade A7). This I believe, aid by the extra 1GB of RAM that managed to edge the Blade A7 by the tip of the nose. But the Game Assist app does help a little bit when I run my usual PUBG Mobile game on it.

Now a test by running PUBG on the V10 Vita surprised my a little bit. Althought the graphic settings is set to the lowest for the V10 Vita, the overall PUBG gaming experience is not bad. I played a few games on this Blade V10 Vita and I’m quite surprise that this entry level smartphone can still produce enough power to run the game. So PUBG is playable on the Blade V10 Vita.

Camera

Nowadays, people are looking for that Instagrammable photos and for that, we are leaning towards a need for a smartphone with a good or at least a decent camera performance. But not many of us has the luxury of getting a flagship smartphone that focuses on great camera performance. The Blade V10 Vita is that affordable camera that you can get that produces decent photo quality for your Imstagram posts.

What I like about the Blade V10 Vita main camera is the tracking ability whereby it detects and “follows” your subject in portrait shots. All this are done with its AI function. Not only it tracks your subjects’ facial, but it also calculate the ambiance to balance out the colour and sharpness.

I’ll just post some photos here for you to see…

Good foreground detail.

Blurred foreground and focused background

Fine details. Colours can be better.

Nice close up details here.

Normal
HDR On

Sky is a little over exposed here.

Grass detail is good
Stump and grass details

Blurred foreground.

Panorama

Selfie shot is okay.

I don’t have much problems with the camera performance because some of the shots are quite good especially when you have good lighting. Like I said before, if you have a person as a subject in focus, the AI function will track the face of your subject to keep it in focus while the person is in motion. This is great when you’re trying to capture photos of children who simply won’t sit still for a photo.

Sometimes the camera will over expose the highlights a little bit but still usable. Close up shots are surprisingly good and taking that close up photos of food for your Instagram post will be really nice with this phone.

A little hit and miss but mostly the camera performs well above par.

Conclusion

I have been using this Blade V10 Vita for a little over 2 weeks now and I am liking more each day. The screen size is just right and thanks to the full screen setup, the phone doesn’t feel that big while handling it in one hand. Daily usage performance is good. I still have tons of storage space left even after I’ve installed all my usual essential apps. Yes, the 64GB of storage is more than enough without needing an additional memory card.

I think the new ZTE Blade V10 Vita is a reliable phone to get if you’re looking for something new and out from the norm. The dual camera setup is commendable, and photos are Instagram worthy. The battery will last you the whole day and maybe more. Gaming is fine on the V10 Vita so at least you can keep yourself entertained when you’re feeling bored.

So if you’re looking in to getting the new ZTE Blade V10 Vita, it is priced at only
RM599
 and is available for purchase
here
.


All-New Powerful Samsung Galaxy Note10 Enchants Malaysians at Nationwide Roadshows

Samsung Galaxy Note10 has finally
landed in Malaysia after its official launch last week, giving Malaysians the
perfect power tool to work the way they want while allowing them to flow
seamlessly between their professions and passions.

To celebrate its arrival, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is sustaining the excitement with Samsung nationwide roadshows over the weekend, offering fantastic and exclusive rewards when a consumer brings home a new Galaxy Note10 or Galaxy Note10+! The Samsung nationwide roadshows run concurrently across five locations from 23
rd
 to 25
th
 August in Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur, East Cost Mall in Kuantan, Mid Valley Southkey in Johor Bahru, Queensbay Mall in Penang and lastly IMAGO Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu.

The excitement Malaysians have for
the latest Galaxy Note10 was evident as there was already a long line of Note fans formed and
waiting patiently for the opportunity to be one of the first to own Samsung’s
latest device, even hours before the doors were officially opened. The proud owners of the new Galaxy
Note10 & Note10+ also brought home complimentary gifts such as the Galaxy
Fit, Galaxy Watch Active and Battery Pack worth up to RM1,248.

Sisters Amuthameena and Arishankery
Manoharan were first in line at KL’s Mid Valley Megamall roadshow, starting a
makeshift queue at 2am in anticipation of the crowd. Doctors at Hospital Pekan
Kuantan and Hospital Kemaman Terengganu, the dedicated duo drove to KL for the
weekend roadshow the night before to get their hands on two units of the new
Galaxy Note10+.

“We have been Note fans since the
Galaxy Note2 and between the two us, we have tried every iteration of the Note
series and we can definitely see and feel the improvements with each upgrade.
The S Pen and long-lasting battery in particular has been incredibly helpful
especially in our field of work and has been a life saver in more than one
occasion! The Galaxy Note10+ we bought today will be an upgrade for my sister
Amu who is currently using the Galaxy Note5 and the other Galaxy Note10+ will
be for my uncle. My whole family have been and will continue to be Samsung fans
because the innovations in Samsung devices ahead of others,” said the
30-year-old medical practitioner Arishankery Manoharan.

Also in the queue was Shinji See, a
33-year-old businessman and loyal Samsung user. “As a phone shop owner, I am
exposed to the latest in mobile innovation and I must say that Samsung offers
the whole package. In the eight consecutive years of using Samsung devices, I
have tried both the Galaxy S series and Note series – I have never been more
than happy with the performance of both series. The Note series will have
always a place in my heart because of its one and only S Pen and the
convenience it brings to my work. I also rely heavily on my phone for
entertainment and this makes the Galaxy Note10+ the best phone for me – because
the Infinity Display’s quality and high resolution make the viewing experience
absolutely fantastic for streamers like me! I bought two Galaxy Note10s during
the pre-order period and now I am getting two units of the Galaxy Note10+.”

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Best friends Eric Capel and Zulfadhli’s stories are a little different from the other Note loyalists that were in line. Eric, a 29-year-old transport engineer, and Zulfadhli, a 27-year-old finance accountant, are iPhone users that have decided to make a switch to experience the Galaxy Note.

“We’ve been following updates of
the Note series for a while now because we have been contemplating of making
that switch and we realized that the innovations and value in the Note exceed
that of the phones we are currently using. What stood out for me most about the
Galaxy Note10 is the overall hardware, mainly the battery and performance, as
well as Samsung DeX and being able to move work around from phone to PC. I find
the Galaxy ecosystem quite intriguing too and I am waiting for the Galaxy Watch
Active2 to come to Malaysia so I can pair it with my new Galaxy Note10+,” said
Penang-born Eric.

For Zulfadhli who hails from Miri,
it was the camera and gaming capabilities of the phone that drew his attention
to the Note series. “I like to game, PUBG specifically, so when I read that the
Note10+ is optimized for gaming, I was nearly sold. The gaming experience I
have with my current phone isn’t ideal because the battery gets too hot and I
need to carry around a power bank but I am confident that my new Galaxy Note10+
will serve me better. The other thing that sold me is the camera quality and features.
After much comparison, for me Samsung has the best camera quality (even in
Night Mode) and we are able to do so much more customization to our photos and
videos thanks to the S Pen.”

To top off the Samsung nationwide roadshows excitement, several interactive activities with tech media were awaiting Note fans at the Kuala Lumpur roadshow. Fans visiting the KL roadshow over the weekend will get a meet-and-greet opportunity with local influencers Jenn Chia, Marianne Tan, Jazel Lim and Brandon Ho who is scheduled to welcome the new Galaxy Note10.

To know more about the Galaxy Note10 | Note10+ and why it is the next-level power device, please visit:
https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-note10/
.