HarmonyOS to be used by three smartphone manufacturers

HUAWEI has been pushing their HarmonyOS really hard, with it slated to be the third major mobile OS, after Android and iOS. Currently, HarmonyOS has yet to make a global appearance, but it is reportedly going to be picked up by at least three smartphone manufacturers.
While the other phone makers set to offer HarmonyOS 2.0 devices were not mentioned, my guess would be Xiaomi, OPPO and HUAWEI themselves, as they are the leading brands in the Chinese market.
It is worth noting that aside from HUAWEI, both Xiaomi and OPPO have full access to Google Mobile Services, so it will be interesting to see their plans for HarmonyOS 2.0 devices in the global market. I think Xiaomi might be looking at HarmonyOS 2.0 as a backup plan, in the event that they get targeted by the US government again, after the recent fiasco with the investment blacklist.

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HUAWEI is reportedly looking at adding support for more chipset makers including MediaTek and Qualcomm, which will allow other phone makers to easily adopt the operating system. It might also be due to the fact that even HUAWEI themselves are running out of Kirin chipsets, since they can’t make them anymore.
About 300 million devices are slated to be running HarmonyOS by the end of this year, of which 200 million will be made by HUAWEI. HUAWEI apparently has plans to update a number of HUAWEI and HONOR devices to HarmonyOS 2.0, so they might be counting them to come to that number.

On top of bringing the new operating system to their existing lineup, the Chinese tech giant has also released the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro 4G running HarmonyOS 2.0 out of the box, and there are also rumors of the HUAWEI P50 series arriving with the new operating system as well.
HUAWEI’s representative admits that they need industry partners to adopt the platform to make it successful. It will take another one or two years before HUAWEI can boast of a competitive ecosystem with HarmonyOS, but they are definitely trying. HarmonyOS 2.0 is slated to make its debut this 2nd June, so we will see how the devices turn out.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if the other phone makers will release HarmonyOS devices alongside their Android devices in global markets.
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honor Reduces Their honor 6X Price – Now At RM999!

Announced today was honor’s decision on cutting down their honor 6X price. Starting from today, the 64GB, 4GB RAM variant will retail at RM999 from its original price of RM 1399 and the 32GB, 3GB RAM will be selling at RM899 instead of its original RM1199 price.
Cut-price For honor 6X!
Introduced back in March of this year, the honor 6X offers a dual-camera setup, featuring a 12MP+2MP lenses which offers various shooting modes, including the Wide Aperture mode. It has a 5.5inch Full HD (1920x1080p) display, 2.5D curved glass, and is equipped with a 3340 mAh battery.
The device is powered by Kirin 655 and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, with Emotion UI 4.1. There’s also a fingerprint sensor and dual-sim support at your disposal.

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Those who are interested in purchasing the honor 6X can click here for a direct purchase. For more information on honor devices, you can check it out here. If you are unsure on whether you should buy the device or not, you can check out our very own comprehensive review of the phone right here. There you can see the pros and cons of the device.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a decent deal if you’ve been eyeing on the device. That’s quite of a big cut-price. Be sure to read our review on the honor 6X first though (just to assure you of your decision).
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Gamers Hideout Scandal Lands Them in Hot Water

The Gamers Hideout scandal will require a lot of damage control efforts because things are going way out of hand.
Update: Racial profiling is merely speculation, and most details were told from the viewpoint of the accused. Until we hear the statement from both sides, we cannot determine what truly went down. As such, the article has been amended. We are not, nor have we been, accusing Gamers Hideout of being racist. We do not condone racism of any kind, and we apologize to anyone that we’ve offended.
2nd Update: It appears that Holy Chit’s Facebook has disappeared. We’re not sure what caused the disappearance nor why but we’ve amended the link to his Facebook post with an archived version.

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Whenever there’s a videogame retail store nearby, we gamers find it hard to resist to drop by the shop and take a look. Whether we have money to spend or not, just being inside and thinking about our next purchase is a joy in and of itself.
However, imagine if you’re just looking around at a videogame retail store and suddenly one of the workers accuse you of stealing their merchandise. It would instantly spoil your day, wouldn’t it? Well, that’s apparently what happened in the recent Gamers Hideout scandal.

Gamers Hideout Scandal: What Happened?
Image Source: Facebook user ‘Holy Chit’
According to Facebook user Holy Chit (real name unknown at this point in time), the Gamers Hideout scandal happened during an outing with his friends at 1 Utama Shopping Centre yesterday. After having lunch, they decided to drop by Gamers Hideout to look at some of the games that were on sale at the time. They were then approached by the store manager, who asked them when they were going to return the game that they stole,
Surprised and caught off-guard by the manager, he simply asked when he did such a thing as he was completely clueless on what was happening to him and his friend at the time. The manager apparently became agitated and threatened to call the police on the matter. The group of friends weren’t allowed to exit the store and were forced to wait for the police to arrive.
They then watched the alleged CCTV footage of what the manager believes to be someone from the group stealing a copy of a game. He became angry and the person in the CCTV footage does not resemble him nor his friend Harits Azahar, who is also accused of wrongdoing.
Upon confirming the date of the CCTV footage (22nd February 2017), Holy Chit showed proof that he was not even remotely near to 1 Utama Shopping Centre and that in fact, he was at Central Festival Mall in Setapak with his girlfriend via a chat history timestamp.
This was not enough to convince the manager. Upon the police’s arrival, all of the accused’s personal identification cards were collected and the investigation began. After submitting the CCTV footage to the police officer, the manager was asked who he believed was the perpetrator, which is when the incident became even more confusing. The manager pointed to a different person instead, someone who is allegedly staying in Ipoh and has only reached the Klang Valley area the day before the Gamers Hideout incident occurred.

When the police asked for a final confirmation on the perpetrator, the manager apparently became uncertain. The only thing that was certain at that point was that the thief purchased a game and stole another game when the theft occurred. To prove his innocence, Holy Chit gave his Gamers Hideout membership card to show that he was not present on the day of the theft, and surely enough, it was true. Coincidentally, the thief’s name is close to Holy Chit’s real name, albeit with a different spelling so the police did not count it as evidence linking him to the crime.
Another thing that piqued the policeman’s curiosity is why the manager, or anyone managing the operations of the store on the day of the incident, did not make a police report about it. The manager apparently could not give an answer. The policeman then requested that the manager, as well as the accused party, to follow him to the investigation room. The manager declined, citing staff shortage and a high number of customers visiting the store as reasons to not go. Instead, he sent his off-duty supervisor to follow the policeman.
In the investigation room, the supervisor showed the CCTV footage once more, and the policeman allegedly laughed at it as it did not look anything like Holy Chit and his group of friends. Soon enough, the group of friends were free to go. Holy Chit then posted the entire incident on Facebook, which has since gone viral.
Keep in mind that this incident has only been told from the side of the accused. We have yet to hear from Gamers Hideout themselves. One thing’s for sure, this Gamers Hideout scandal has caused quite a bit of uproar on the internet, and has drawn the rage of netizens. The retailers’ image has been damaged, but until we hear an official statement from them, we cannot say for sure how legitimate the story is.
We will update this article as soon as we hear something from Gamers Hideout or any developments that come from this story.

Pokdepinion: If the CCTV footage truly shows a person that has a different look from the accused, this could possibly be a case of racial profiling by the manager. In which case, this is very unprofessional, and the Gamers Hideout scandal will truly damage the retailers image to oblivion. This is mere speculation however and should not be taken as fact however, and since we have yet to hear from Gamers Hideout, it’s best for me to not speculate on the matter further as it might cause unnecessary issues down the line. We are not, nor have we been, accusing Gamers Hideout of being racist.
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HUAWEI Mate Xs Available This 20 March At RM11,111

The folks at HUAWEI Malaysia has revealed that the new HUAWEI Mate Xs will be coming soon on the 20th of March 2020 here in Malaysia.
HUAWEI Mate Xs Malaysia Price

The device is Malaysia’s first 5G foldable smartphone where you can get it at both physical and online stores at the price of RM11,111.

Adding to that, they’ve also partnered up with several brands where they’ll be offering several deals when you purchase the smartphone. These deals include:

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BrandOfferCIMBPurchase 1 unit of HUAWEI Mate Xs using your CIMB Credit card to enjoy:1. One HUAWEI GT2 smartwatch2. 10x CIMB Bonus points for all eligible cards(limited to first 20 units)BoniaBe the first 20 people to purchase a HUAWEI Mate Xs at Bonia Pavilion Store to receive:1. A bespoke pouch and a bespoke earphone case2. A RM6,000 cash voucher3. Those who purchase the Mate Xs beyond Bonia’s Pavilion Store will receive a 20% cash voucher with a Mystery GiftMalaysia AirlinesPurchase 1 Malaysia local original set Mate Xs and be rewarded with a one-time upgrade to Business Class, with purchase of an Economy Flex ticket. Applicable to:1. Travelling from KL to China/Japan/Korea/Taiwan/Hong Kong2. The prize ticket is only applicable to the original date the Economy Flex ticket was purchased and submitted during the campaign periodMaxisGet the HUAWEI Mate Xs fro just RM430 a month, with no upfront payment with Maxis Zerolution RM188 monthly planCelcomGet the HUAWEI Mate Xs at RM7,888 with Celcom MEGA planPavilion Kuala LumpurEnjoy exclusive privileges at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur with purchase of the HUAWEI Mate XsSenhengPurchase the HUAWEI Mate Xs and get a free HUAWEI GT2 smartwatch worth RM799Harvey Norman Purchase the HUAWEI Mate Xs and get a free HUAWEI GT2 smartwatch worth RM799
Not to forget, you will also receive HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 worth RM679 and also an Envelope Leather Case for Mate Xs worth RM299 for free.
To learn more about the HUAWEI Mate Xs, do check out on our previous article right here.
Pokdepinion: That’s a whole bunch of deals going on for the HUAWEI Mate Xs.. What do you think of the price? Will you be getting one?
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Samsung Galaxy A50 Specifications and Price for Malaysian Market

Samsung Galaxy A50 Specifications for Malaysian Market

The Samsung Galaxy A50 specifications is what we know thus far. It may vary a little upon official confirmation by Samsung Malaysia.

CPU/Chipset:
Exynos 9610 Octa (4 x Cortex-A73 @ 2.3 GHz, 4 x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz), 10nm

GPU:
Mali-G72 MP3

RAM:
6GB RAM

Display:
6.4″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) Infinity-U Super AMOLED Display, 84.9% Screen-to-Body Ratio, 19:5:9 ratio, 403PPI

Storage:
128GB

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
25MP f/1.7, PDAF + 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide + 5MP f/2.2 depth sensor camera,
LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 2160p recording @ 30 FPS
Front Camera
25MP f/2.0, Full HD recording @ 30 FPS

OS:
Android 9.0 Oreo Pie

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
USB-C

Audio:
Mono speakers
3.5mm jack with active noise cancelling

SIM:
Dual SIM (Nano)

Battery:
4000 mAh with 15W Fast Charging

Dimensions:
158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm

Samsung Galaxy A50 Price in Malaysia

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The Samsung Galaxy A50 doesn’t have an official Malaysian retail price yet. The only pricing we have at the moment is from pre-order listings on Lazada. It is listed with a price of RM1,199 and is said to have freebies worth RM299 for pre-orders.
We will be updating this listing on the Samsung Galaxy A50 as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned to Pokde.net :)
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Almost 18 Million Nintendo Switch Units Shipped – From Launch Until End of March 2018

Nintendo has shared some numbers with regards to their gaming consoles, which includes the Nintendo Switch, the handheld Nintendo 3DS, and even the older Nintendo Wii U for comparison. It’s a huge feat by the Japanese gaming giant.
Almost 18 Million Nintendo Switch Units Shipped

The folks over at Nintendo have updated its lifetime shipment totals for the Nintendo Switch and the handheld Nintendo 3DS to March 31st 2018, and it would seem that there is indeed a good number of the new console reaching store shelves worldwide.

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As you can see in the picture at the top of this post, lifetime shipments for the Nintendo Switch has reached 17.79 million as of March 31st 2018. At the same time, its older handheld 3DS sibling reached 72.53 million units shipped, which is a huge number.
Essentially, this means that the Switch shipped 2.93 million units in the first three months of 2018, and 15.05 million units during the past fiscal year. Interestingly, the manufacturer’s forecast was quite spot on, and actual shipment exceeded it by 50,000 units.
The numbers for the Nintendo Switch are definitely impressive considering that they have been achieved in little more than a year since its launch on March 3rd 2017.
For the sake of comparison, you can check out the numbers that Nintendo released for their most recent milestone for Nintendo Switch sales by clicking right here. That is amazing feat for a console that is barely past a year old. Good to know they are doing better for this than they did for the Wii U.
Pokdepinion: Well, it’s good to see that the Nintendo Switch continues to thrive since its release. There have been many people who doubted the company since the failure that is the Wii U, drawing comparisons to Sega in the past but clearly, they have their heads in the game and are not looking to exit anytime soon.
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Government is Doubling Free eBelia eWallet Credits But There is a Catch

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Previously during the Budget 2021 tabling, the Malaysian government confirmed that there will be RM50 eWallet credits given to youths as part of the eBelia program. Now, the government has announced that the amount will be doubled, but there is a catch to that.
Free eBelia eWallet Credits Doubled

Semua pelajar IPT akan mendapat RM100 dalam program eBelia – @tzafrul_aziz
#DewanRakyat #NormaBaharu #HapusCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/96Sp3P3pFc
— 🇲🇾Astro AWANI🇲🇾 (@501Awani) November 26, 2020

According to Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz, the eBelia eWallet credit initiative has been doubled from RM50 to RM100. However, the people who are eligible for the program has been narrowed down as opposed to the original “youths between 18 to 20 years of age” criteria.

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After taking feedback from various members of the Parliament into consideration, the eBelia eWallet initiative will be targeted specifically towards students in institutions of higher learning. Basically, these would be pre-U, diploma, and degree students in Malaysian universities.
However, it’s worth noting that the age limit has been removed however, as it will also benefit those who are older than 20 years of age as well. For as long as you are still studying in higher institutions, regardless of IPTA or IPTS, you will benefit from the program. It is said that the initiative will benefit over 400,000 people.
For now, there is no word yet on how the government plans on disbursing the eBelia eWallet credits. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Well, RM100 is a lot, especially considering what you can buy now using those eWallets.
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Sony introduces compact sound bar; Beautifully designed to match your living room

If you are into high quality sound and prefer compact sound bars that match your living room, then Sony has announced something that you might just fall in love with. Introducing the HT-MT500 and HT-MT300 compact sound bars that are definitely going to please both your ears and eyes. These compact sound bars are wireless, hence keeping the outlook of your living room neat as ever.
Looks aside, the MT500 has High-Resolution Audio enabled on it that can upscale and enhance all the sounds that it plays. Both compact sound bars come with a slim wireless subwoofer that is small enough to also blend in along with the sound bar. They’re available in charcoal black or cremewhite colors.
The Sony HT-MT500
These sound bars may be compact in size, but not in sound. No matter whatyou are watching, they can improve the sound, thanks to S-Force PRO Front Surround, emulating cinema style surround sound and putting you at the heard to the movies you love. To make things even spicier, enable its Sofa Mode and you will still be able to feel the low frequency effects when the subwoofer is positioned horizontally underneath the sofa. As another option, the sub can be placed vertically next to another piece of furniture if desired. Choice is yours.

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The Sony HT-MT300
Both the MT300 and MT500 provide various connectivities over Bluetooth and NFC, but the MT500 also comes with Chromecast built-in and Spotify Connect so you can have access to a vast library of music right out of the box. The MT500 also has a Music Service button to quickly access the last song you were playing from Spotify Premium account, without having to play it from your mobile phone or tablet.
HT-MT500 and HT-MT300 are priced at RM2,699.00 and RM1,199.00 respectively and you can buy it from here.
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AMD Radeon 200, 300 and Fury series are no longer supported by the latest drivers

There was probably quite a lot of excitement yesterday, when people updated their drivers to the latest Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.6.1 and tried out FidelityFX Super Resolution on their machines. However AMD also quietly ceased support for their older GCN-based GPUs, starting with the Radeon HD 7000 up to the more recent Fury series of GPUs.
I guess with the AMD Radeon HD 7000 series being a good 10 years old by now, it is about time to put it out to pasture. The AMD Fury series are quite a bit younger though, with the cards that debuted HBM technology for gaming in 2015 being merely six years old. All the GPUs that AMD will be discontinuing support for are listed below:

DESKTOP
MOBILE

AMD A-Series APUs with Radeon R4, R5, R6, or R7 Graphics
AMD A-Series PRO processors with Radeon Graphics

AMD Pro A-Series APUs with Radeon R5 or R7 Graphics
AMD FX-Series APUs with Radeon R7 Graphics

AMD Athlon™ Series APUs with Radeon R3 Graphics
AMD E-Series APUs with Radeon R2 Graphics

AMD Sempron™ Series APUs with Radeon R3 Graphics
AMD Radeon R7 M400 Series Graphics

AMD Radeon R9 Fury Series, R9 Nano Series Graphics
AMD Radeon R9 M300 Series Graphics

AMD Radeon R9 300 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon R7 M300 Series Graphics

AMD Radeon R9 200 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon R5 M300 Series Graphics

AMD Radeon R7 300 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon R9 M200 Series Graphics

AMD Radeon R7 200 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon R7 M200 Series Graphics

AMD Radeon R5 300 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon R5 M200 Series Graphics

AMD Radeon R5 200 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon HD 8500M – HD 8900M Series Graphics

AMD Radeon HD 8500 – HD 8900 Series Graphics
AMD Radeon HD 7700M – HD 7900M Series Graphics

AMD Radeon HD 7700 – HD 7900 Series Graphics

While NVIDIA also recently decided to discontinue their old Kepler-based GPUs, they have outlined a rather clear plan on how they will continue providing security patches, AMD is rather quiet on that front. All AMD says is “no additional driver releases planned” for the aforementioned AMD Radeon GPUs, and that they will be moved into a legacy model.

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On top of discontinuing support for the ageing GPUs, Radeon Software support for Windows 7 64-bit will also be moved to a legacy support model. I guess it is time to let go of that version of Windows anyway, with Windows 11 just around the corner.
Pokdepinion: Considering just how much AMD packs into Radeon Software, it probably is better for them to focus on more recent GPUs and optimizing the driver stability for them.
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Was your TM unifi connection down? Well here’s the reason why

The good thing is that the problem should be fixed by now. TM unifi’s official Twitter account has blasted out a few tweets regarding the issue. TM unifi subscribers were suffering downtime from as early as 17th November, and the problem was apparently caused by severed cables caused by the MRT and WSE construction works.

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Sharing pictures from ground-zero of the cable cut incident. While the repair and replacement works are still underway,we have optimised the network by rerouting traffic&fully restored the services affected at 10am so that the internet experience is back to normal. pic.twitter.com/nwGepxbnMX
— unifi (@unifi) November 19, 2018

Restoration work has yet to be completed, but TM are rerouting traffic away from the affected parts to deliver Internet to everyone. TM has not stated a timeline for the complete restoration of the damaged cables, but they are currently working on it so expect the work to be completed by the end of this week or the next.
Were you affected by the damaged cables? And is your Internet back in full capacity? Let us know!

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Pokdepinion: It’s good to see unifi being so proactive in responding to subscribers’ complaints!
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[E3 2017] EA Talks About Star Wars Battlefront II; Finn and Star Wars Episode VIII Content Included

At the EA Play presentation at E3 2017, Star Wars Battlefront II was said to have upgraded features, including an overhaul of the amount of content.
Just when you thought that Star Wars Battlefront II footage was leaked and there might not be anything to watch, you’d get surprised. They’ve now talked about more details of the upcoming game, which will see an increase in the amount of content for it.

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[E3 2017] EA Talks About Star Wars Battlefront II

With the launch of the first game in 2015, one of the larger criticisms of EA’s Star Wars: Battlefront (even by Star Wars actor John Boyega himself) was the lack of content that the previous title offered. You played for a short while and then boom, there’s nothing much to do anymore. The upcoming Star Wars: Battlefront II seems to be set on expanding the content.
During EA’s press conference at EA Play 2017, new details were shared about the upcoming Battlefront II, with the clear focus being to expand on the amount of content that players will be able to enjoy in the sequel. Specifically, the new title will feature “more than three times the content of the 1st game,” which makes for a pretty big upgrade from its predecessor.

This includes some upcoming new features shared by actor John Boyega, including Finn and Captain Phasma as playable characters, and Crait as a playable map – the new planet that will be featured in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi.
The game also has an expanded focus on post-release content, which will include “themed seasons” and events, while all post-launch Heroes, Maps, and other content will be free to all owners of Star Wars: Battlefront II after launch, ensuring that players will keep playing the game after launch.
Star Wars: Battlefront II will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 17th, 2017.

Pokdepinion: I’m just going to pop this joke before someone else mentions it. It’s supposed to have 3 times more content than the first but 3 multiplied by 0 is still 0. I’m still looking forward to the game though.
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Razer Kishi Controller For Android Now Available At RM389

You might remember earlier in the year where Razer had introduced their Razer Kishi controller at CES 2020. Well the controller has finally arrive in our shores here in Malaysia at the price of RM389.
Razer Kishi now available in Malaysia
Razer Kishi controller for Android
Winning two Best of CES awards earlier in the year, the controller brings advanced gaming features to Android mobile gamers.
It comes with clickable analog thumbsticks, arrays of face and multi-function buttons, as well as an 8-way D-pad.

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Other than that, it features two analog triggers and two bumper buttons for an experience that you’d find on a console. Of course, it comes with a USB-C connection to an even better experience.
Despite being one for Android devices, Razer has revealed that an iOS version of the Razer Kishi will be coming too, albeit in summer of this year.
Just recently we’ve reviewed the Razer Raiju Ultimate controller, do check out our full thoughts about it here.
Pokdepinion: I’ve experienced the Razer Raiju Mobile before and I think I prefer the design of the Razer Kishi even more. Mostly because of the weight I suppose.
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Sony Set To Launch Two New Premium Walkman’s To Malaysia

Sony has today launched two brand new premium music players in the form of the Sony NW-WM1ZM2 and Sony NW-WM1AM2, offering High-Resolution Audio listening.
Sony NW-WM1ZM2 & Sony NW-WM1AM2 coming soon
Sony WM1ZM2
The company has said that the NW-WM1ZM2 has been fine-tuned from years of audio mastery and crafted from the very best materials. While it’s brother, the WM1AM2 comes with a richer, smoother, and more expansive sound field compared to its predecessor, according to Sony themselves.
Both walkmans let you download and stream music thanks to its Wi-Fi compatibility. In terms of design, the NW-WM1AM2 uses an aluminum alloy frame that’s resistive to electrical noise and other interference creating a stable high-quality sound.

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As for the NW-WM1ZM2, it has a 99.99% purity (4N) Gold-plated Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Chassis which is supposed to give a stronger digital ground and higher rigidity, enabling clear, expansive sound.
Sony NW-WM1AM2
There’s a dual clock and fine sound register placed within each Walkman and for the very first time, they have begun using a reflow solder containing gold, which significantly enhances sound localisation and wider sound space.
They both integrate a DSD Remastering Engine where PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) audio is resampled into an 11.2MHz DSD (Direct Stream Digital), which in turn offers you more ways to enjoy your music.
Aside from that, they are Wi-Fi compatible and runs on Android 11. You can also connect to a PC to download tracks and playlists from your own personal collections. The screen is 5-inches and it comes with a new touchscreen that’s been upgraded to HD. They claim that both of them can last up to 40 hours of non-stop 96kHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback. A USB Type-C port is on hand as well.
The NW-WM1ZM2 comes with 256GB integrated storage and a microSD slot while the NW-WM1AM2 offers 128GB internal storage as well as a microSD slot. If you are interested in getting it, they will arrive starting from April 2022 while pre-orders will begin on the 17th of March 2022.
Unfortunately, they didn’t reveal the retail price for both devices. We should learn more as we head nearer to its launch. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net. for more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: Not going to lie, they look pretty cool to have. That being said, I’m pretty sure that they’re going to be not too kind on the wallet. Would you get one for yourself?
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New Silent Hill Game Might Be Revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2022

New Silent Hill Game at Tokyo Game Show 2022?

There have been rumours of a new Silent Hill game that isn’t the same PT demo being in development for a while now, especially with alleged screenshot leaks surfacing online on Twitter. Soon, we might just be able to get our first official glimpse of the horror game.
According to renowned leaker Dusk Golem, the new Silent Hill game is expected to be revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2022 that is expected to take place next month. However, it’s worth noting that the leaker didn’t receive this information from someone but rather, an educated guess based on the current situation of the event.

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This is because all the companies associated with Silent Hill will be taking part in Tokyo Game Show 2022, which makes the game’s presence very likely. Some of the companies are making their appearance in the expo for the very first time, which certainly makes it more credible.
For now, do take this information with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Confirming and announcing the game is one thing, cancelling it later is another. I hope the latter doesn’t happen.
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Environmental Damage Has Been Reduced in Genshin Impact So You Can Stop Burning Yourself to Death

Genshin Impact recently had their first major update with the “A New Star Approaches” update AKA update 1.1 since launching back in September. The new update brought about new characters, new quests as well as a reworked environmental damage system. The environmental damage changes has caused quite some grief amongst the player base as many feel that the damage is too high.

Many players complained that their characters have a higher tendency of burning themselves to death. Due to update 1.1’s new changes, players are having to deal with hundreds to thousands of damage. Now, imagine having to deal with that while in an intense battle with a particularly tough Hypostasis boss and you’ll understand why it’s bothering players so much.

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While some players defended the decision to rescale the environmental damage as it forces the player to change up their overall gameplay style, providing some challenge to the game. Ultimately, the overwhelming negative response has led to Genshin Impact developer MiHoYo releasing a hotfix that will scale back the high damage caused by environmental damage. As MiHoYo puts it:
This version update fix has, in practice, thus resulted in more harm than good to the player experience.
With regard to this design choice, our initial intention was to increase the effect that the environment has on combat and to encourage Travelers to use different strategies in response to these different combat scenarios.
MiHoYo then added that their developers “are currently in discussion regarding this adjustment and devising further adjustments with this feedback in mind” and apologised “for having negatively affected the player experience” in Genshin Impact.
Pokdepinion: I do understand why they made the changes in the first place but it also shows that not many are ready for the kind of challenges it poses.
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ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe (ZE551ML) available in ASUS MY online store

The highest-end version of ASUS ZenFone 2, the Deluxe (ZE551ML) edition is now available for purchase on the ASUS MY online store with a price tag at RM1599.

So what will you be getting with that price? Surely the first thing you will notice it is the 3D polygonal surface back cover which really look stunning.

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In terms of specifications, the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe will have an Intel® Atom™ Quad Core Z3580 (2.3GHz). The high performance chip from Intel is paired with 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM and what make the Deluxe really special is it comes with 128GB of internal storage, which can be further augmented with a microSD which supports up to 128GB cards, which will result in a maximum storage of 256GB.

For your information the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe comes with Android 5.0 Lolipop but worry not, as the devices has been listed to receive the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow update soon.
The rest of the specifications is almost the same as the normal high-end ASUS ZenFone 2 which costs RM1399 for 64GB of internal storage, but why go for less when storage is never enough?

But hey trust me if you want to get the normal ASUS ZenFone 2, definitely go with red color because in my opinion, it does look a lot more premium than the rest of the color options. You can see how it looks by having a look at our reviews of the red colored ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser and ASUS ZenFone 2.
More ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe specification can be found here.
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More than RM800 000 to be donated to Tabung Harapan — nearly 100 000 people have made their first purchase with Razer Pay!

The Berjaya Group pledged to donate RM10 to Tabung Harapan for the first transaction performed by every user via Razer Pay. So basically by checking out the amount that is going to be donated, we can know how many users of Razer Pay are there in Malaysia. And the numbers are actually quite interesting.
At the time of writing, the counter is currently at RM805 720, which means 80 572 users have actually signed up and made their first transactions at the 8 participating brands! With the donation amount capped to RM5 000 000, we are already 15% of the way there.
Picture taken with the ASUS ZenFone 5 (ZE620KL)
To help our government out, all you have to do is to register an account with Razer Pay, make your first transaction at at any of the Berjaya Group stores, which include 7-ELEVEN, Starbucks, Greyhound Cafe, Wendy’s, Krispy Kreme, Cosway, Kenny Roger’s Roasters and Singer.

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Pokdepinion: Go spend via Razer Pay! It’s all for a good cause!
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vivo Announces New #InilahSayaRightNow Short Video Contest

vivo Malaysia invites all Malaysians to record a short video as a vlog about themselves at any time, in any place, and in any mood for their new #InilahSayaRightNow short video contest. From February 17 to March 6, 2022, Malaysians can display any creative or freestyle ideas that convey a different humanistic storey through their mobile lens.

As a vivo brand value, “Joy of Humanity,” vivo hopes to document the ordinary yet diverse aspects of the human world, and believes that technology advances life and empowers humankind to enjoy life. “Be Authentic, Be You,” vivo Malaysia encourages Malaysians to express themselves and make the outstanding masterpiece proud of themselves. Below are the prizes offered in the contest.

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Grand Prize: Philips GoPure Car Purifier x3
First Prize: Lazada Gift Card (RM100) x8

Here’s how to join vivo’s #InilahSayaRightNow short video contest
Step 1: Take a short video about you at any time, anywhere with any mood.
Step 2: Write a caption that starts with “Inilah Saya….”.
Step 3: Upload the post to your Facebook/Instagram and hashtag #vivoV235G #InilahSayaRightNow
Step 4: Set your post to public.
For more information about the contest, head over to vivo’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Pokdepinion: Don’t think I’ll be joining this one. My life is pretty dull and not exciting at all.
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Here’s Why The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Is A Big Game Changer

The new Samsung Galaxy A42 5G comes with a selection of desirable features for gamers, photographers, or consumers who just want a quality product for their day-to-day activities. Not only that, it also has a sleek and stylish design with a wide range of game changing features at a mid-range price point.
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G: Changing the game

The A42 5G sports an advanced Quad Camera that consists of a 48MP Main Camera that captures life’s moments with more clarity, an 8MP Ultra Wide Camera for that perfect big group shot, a 5MP Macro Camera with a 40mm focal length and a 5MP Depth Camera.

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The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G also offers an awesome entertainment experience with its 6.6-inch Super AMOLED HD+ (720×1600) Infinity-U Display as well as a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W Fast Charging powering the device. Better still, the device can have up to 1TB of additional MicroSD card memory to save all those special moments and work files you have without running out of storage space.
Last but not least, Samsung is having a special promotion from now till 3 January whereby if you purchase the A42 5G receive a complimentary Samsung Fast Car Charger. The Samsung Galaxy A42 5G retails for RM1,599.
Pokdepinion: Price is pretty reasonable for a 5G smartphone. Those who are looking for a 5G device without breaking the bank should consider getting this.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — is Samsung losing their edge?

The smartphone industry is defined by innovation. Whether its the rush for bezel-less devices, or the more cameras the merrier, we all respect those who manage to set a new trend, one which others will follow. And when the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was launched, we did not see any of that.

This year we were actually feted to quite a few gamechangers. Triple AI cameras from HUAWEI. If you notice, even Samsung had to slide in a mention of AI enhancement for their cameras. Because well, it’s the in thing now. HUAWEI has it first in the HUAWEI Mate 10, then Apple. And now everyone.

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Even before the P20 Pro, they sort of sparked the dual camera trend with the HUAWEI P9, which supposedly was co-developed with Leica. Since then, every relevant smartphone in recent memory has featured two cameras. Samsung followed this back in 2017 when they introduced the Galaxy Note 8 as their first dual camera flagship.

Somehow, with that dual camera, HUAWEI also made portrait mode a must-have feature. It’s now a feature brands tout as one of the highlight features of their devices. ASUS has had the background blur effect for years. But it never really took off, because like Lens Blur in Google’s Camera, it was slow. HUAWEI made it instantaneous, and you could even edit it after the shot. Not every brand offering portrait mode allows that, even now.

Even companies not really known for their innovation, like OPPO and vivo have delivered way beyond my expectations this year. The OPPO Find X, while far from perfect, is a pretty cool device, at least from an innovation point of view. The motorized cameras were a truly interesting move to remove all bezels. The vivo NEX took it a step further by using Screen Sound Casting technology to make the screen a speaker. Even more brownie points for that. Samsung? They stuck with their usual top and bottom bezels. Yes, they are thin, but they are there.

It appears to me Samsung has run out of steam. The fact that they prefaced the entire launch with a video poking fun at the haters of the first Galaxy Note was somewhat ironic. Yes, they made big screens trendy, now what? They do not seem to have any new features in the Galaxy Note 9 that makes it a must buy over the Galaxy Note 8.

The first ever Galaxy Note brought back the stylus, a brave move after styli were shunned as we moved to capacitive display, with most people viewing it as a relic of the past. The Galaxy Note 2 was the first device to use an RGB subpixel arrangement, which obviously didn’t really work out since Samsung is back to PenTile, even in the latest SuperAMOLED panels. The Galaxy Note 3 brought the IR emitter back, and it featured a microUSB 3.0 port, the first for any smartphone.

The Galaxy Note 4 was the first to come out with a 1440p display, and also was one of the earlier devices out there with a fingerprint sensor. Then there was the weird asymmetrically curved Galaxy Note Edge that had the screen overflow off the edge. The Galaxy Note 5? It came with a clickable release so you can grab your S Pen faster. The Note 7 will always be in our memories. The Note 8 was the first dual camera for Samsung, as well as marking the first Note with an Infinity Display. What about the Note 9?

Well, we can’t say that the Note 9 doesn’t bring anything new to the table. It does, but they look rather mediocre in the face of much larger leaps other brands have been pulling off. They effectively made anyone who bought the Samsung DeX Station regret their purchase, they added AI camera features to keep up with the Joneses and a more powerful S Pen that now has Bluetooth functionality embedded in it.
Well, I can’t afford a Galaxy Note 9, so these are probably just the words of a jealous man. But if you could, would you get the Note 9?
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ASUS ROG Maximus XII Z490 boards leak with 16 power stage VRM design

Earlier we saw MSI’s Z490 boards, and today, it is the ASUS Republic of Gamers’ turn. This leak from Videocardz reveals an impressive array of ROG Maximus XII boards based on the Intel Z490 platform, and all of them feature a similarly beefy power delivery system, and some impressive looking features across the board (pun not intended).
ROG Maximus XII Extreme Glacial — new color variant?
ASUS is expected to unveil a new ROG Maximus XII Extreme Glacial, which might be a white/ice blue variant of the top-of-the-line  Maximus XII Extreme. That would make it the first white-colored flagship board from the ROG family. Meanwhile under the flagship ROG Maximus XII Extreme there’s the Maximus XII Formula, Maximus XII Hero (WiFi) and the Maximus XII Apex. Most of the features of these boards are pretty similar to their Intel Z390 counterparts. The ROG Maximus XII Formula sports a hybrid waterblock on its VRMs and the flashiest design out of the four boards leaked today, while the Maximus XII Apex is oriented towards extreme overclockers and only features two DIMM slots to improve RAM overclocking potential.

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Now speaking of that potential, the ROG Maximus XII Apex is the only board out of the Maximus XII family to promise speeds over DDR4-5000. Of course the maximum overclocking potential will in the end boil down to your RAM sticks themselves, but if you want to push the absolute limits of your memory, the Maximus XII Apex board is the one to get.
Sixteen power stages across the ROG Maximus XII family
When it comes to the VRMs, all the Maximus XII boards feature 16 power stages, with most of them not having any power for the iGPU, which is fine considering that no sane person will buy a flagship-tier gaming motherboard to use the iGPU. If you want to have a ROG board and use the iGPU as well, the more affordable ROG Maximus XII Hero cuts off 2 power stages from the VCore to power the VGPU. Considering their previous designs, the Maximus XII series should once again feature the teamed power stages design which means there should be a total of eight phases with two power stages per phase.
If you look closely at the images, you can also see that the VRM heatsinks are pretty overkill this time around, surrounding the entire LGA1200 socket on all three sides except where the DIMM is placed. That’s not too surprising considering that the upcoming 10th Gen Intel Core processors are expected to really stress the VRM components on any Z490 board.
WiFi 6 for everyone

In addition to that, all the ROG Maximus XII boards will feature WiFi 6 thanks to a Intel WiFi 6 AX201 adapter and Thunderbolt 3 headers. Intel is definitely pushing Thunderbolt 3 and WiFi 6 to differentiate itself from AMD, so this should come as no surprise. I am not sure if there are Thunderbolt 3 ports on the rear I/O, as a header will more often than not end up unused unless ASUS throws in an add-in card to make use of the header. Speaking of which, the highest end ROG Maximus XII Extreme will come with a ThunderboltEX 3-TR card bundled. For those who prefer a wired connection, all the boards come with at least a 2.5 GbE LAN port.
Now all there’s left to do is wait for the price. We can safely assume that these would cost a fair bit considering the amount of power delivery hardware found on every board, as even the entry-level ROG board, the ROG Maximus XII Hero (WiFi), comes with sixteen power stages and the largest VRM heatsinks we have seen in a long time.
Pokdepinion: I guess the 10th Gen parts really challenged ASUS’ engineers to design a VRM capable of handling it…
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HUAWEI Releases New Themes In Collaboration With KDU University College

Looking for some unique wallpapers for your phone? Well HUAWEI has released Malaysian-themed wallpapers that includes the much-loved national dish Nasi Lemak or the Petronas Twin Towers to choose from.

HUAWEI’s very own Android application distribution platform, HUAWEI Themes has recently collaborated with KDU University College for the Love Our Malaysia Themes Design, a first of its kind workshop and contest.

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The collaboration saw students of Bachelor of Game Development of the university to try their hands on developing smartphone wallpaper themes.
Winning design
Winners of the contest, Tee Kim Thiam and Yling Yng was picked by local illustrator and digital artist, Chong Fei Giap.
The Love Our Malaysia Themes are available for download now. To download them, HUAWEI smartphone users can go to HUAWEI Themes. You can click here to watch HUAWEI’s Love Our Malaysia Themes Design video.
Pokdepinion: Though I wasn’t expecting much, they are pretty decent actually. So if you want to freshen things up on your HUAWEI smartphone, why not check out the new themes available?
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[E3 2017] Beyond Good and Evil 2 Officially Announced; 1st Cinematic Trailer is Here!

The sequel to the action-adventure game back from the PlayStation 2 era, Beyond Good and Evil 2 has finally been announced!
Anyone still remember playing Beyond Good and Evil for the PlayStation 2 back in the days? Many who have played the game have demanded a sequel for years now, and it seemed like it wasn’t going to happen. That is, until the announcement at E3 2017. Here’s everything that we know about the game so far.

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[E3 2017] Beyond Good and Evil 2 Officially Announced
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At Ubisoft’s E3 2017 press conference today, the publisher finally unveiled Beyond Good and Evil 2. It’s the much anticipated return of the Beyond Good and Evil franchise, developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and Michel Ancel.
Below you can read the official description of the game, that is actually a prequel to Beyond Good and Evil, and is described as a “spiritual successor.”
“Journey to System 3, for the prequel to one of Ubisoft’s most beloved games! Fight alongside unforgettable characters in a stunning new solar system, as you struggle for freedom and the right to determine your own fate among the stars. Play the adventure by yourself or with friends in a vast and seamless online playground.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 is the spiritual successor to the cult classic, a prequel that will transport players into a profoundly multicultural world, capturing the spirit of the original with grandiose decors and intense dramas that play out across a vast universe. Through the Space Monkey Program, Ubisoft Montpellier will be developing the game alongside its community of fans.
System 3 has become the center of interstellar trade and colonization in the Milky Way of the 24th century, thanks to the creation of Hybrid slaves. While private enterprises fight over resources and power, the first colonists weave together the rich and diverse spiritual and cultural heritages of Old Earth to give meaning to their existence. In this new era of piracy, we will rise from lowly pirate to legendary captain at the helm of massive star-faring vessels, adventuring alongside crews of colorful characters to fight for freedom and the right to determine our own fate among the stars!”
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You can check out the announcement trailer. Unfortunately, no information on release date or platforms the game will be on is available yet. We’ll report on that as soon as it surfaces.

Pokdepinion: Oh man, Beyond Good and Evil 2 is coming and it already gave me flashbacks to my teen days playing the original game. The first Beyond Good and Evil was really enjoyable and if you haven’t tried it yet, it’s available on Steam now.
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It appears that both Tencent and Activision are gearing up for another Call of Duty mobile game, especially after the success of its online one.
Activision and Tencent Partnering Up for Call of Duty Mobile Game
Picture is merely decoration, not the actual game itself.
A few years ago, Activision and Tencent released Call of Duty: Online, a free-to-play China-exclusive version of the popular franchise that combined features from multiple eras of the series and ever since it’s become incredibly popular. In fact, Activision and Raven Software use it as a testing ground for new features in the main games.
Now, the two giants have announced via a press release that they are teaming up once again for a brand new mobile game, this time utilizing Timi, Tencent’s mobile development team.

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As for the title itself, not a lot is known. Just like Call of Duty: Online, it will combine aspects and features from the previous Call of Duty games, including maps, characters, and more. Of course, it’ll be a first-person shooter as well and will be completely free-to-play. We’re expecting in-game purchases to be a thing but with no detail as to what exactly that would entail.
Unfortunately, we don’t have any screenshots, videos, or any other details about the game, however, unless you’re in China this really won’t affect you, as you won’t be able to download it outside of that country.
The new China-exclusive Call of Duty mobile game is set to be released sometime in the next few months. If we’re lucky, we might see that game come out in other regions as well.
Source: Business Wire
Pokdepinion: Well, it’s not the first time we’ve seen a mobile Call of Duty game. We’re just hoping the game would be fun. Either way, this should be something fun to look forward to if they ever bring it outside China.
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Evolution of Nexus

Mention the name Google Nexus, and images of vanilla Android devices will pop up in your mind. They aren’t necessarily the best looking devices at the time, but what matters to its fans is the pure Android experience. Users of Android smartphones might complain of slow or non-existent updates, but not Nexus users. Third-party developer support is also aplenty for Nexus devices, extending their lifespan long after Google officially cease support for them. Today let’s take a stroll down memory lane and have a look at all the Nexus smartphones of yore.
It all started with the Nexus One. While I was too young at that time, the Nexus One manufactured by HTC was launched in January 2010.

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Back then, the Nexus One was at the cutting edge of mobile processing, with the world’s first 1 GHz single core CPU paired with 512MB of RAM. Android 2.1 Eclair was the flavor of the year back then and the Nexus One also sported some pretty cool features that are no longer seen in current generation smartphones, like a trackball that doubles as a notification light. The Nexus One was officially updated to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread, with Google citing hardware incompatibility with newer versions.
The next Google Nexus was manufactured by Samsung, named the Nexus S. Released in December 2010, it featured the first-of-its-kind curved glass panel — the AMOLED display itself is flat.

Launched with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the Nexus One is powered by a single core Exynos “Hummingbird” CPU. The RAM is maintained at 512MB. It is also the first Android device to support NFC. The Nexus S was officially supported all the way until Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2, which was launched in October 2012.
The second Nexus device by Samsung is the Galaxy Nexus.

Publicly announced in December 2011, it introduced Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the world. Android 4.0 marked the end of hardware capacitive keys in the Nexus family. It featured a larger 4.65″ HD Super AMOLED curved display, a dual core CPU and 1GB of RAM. It was official updated to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean before Google ceased support for it.
The fourth Nexus device is aptly named Nexus 4, and came into the world in November 2012 from the deep forges of LG.

Launched with Android Jelly Bean 4.2, the Nexus 4 sets itself apart from its predecessors with a glittery glass back. The Nexus 4 was also the first to feature a non-removable battery in the Nexus family. The front glass panel is also rather unique as it has curved edges on the sides for more comfortable swiping gestures. Performance wise, it features the quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro running at 1.5 GHz paired with 2GB of RAM.The glitzy back is also the cause of a lot of heartache for early adopters, as the back was easily scratched, an issue that was fixed by adding little nubs on the edge of the frame where it meets the glass, so that the glass doesn’t touch the surface it is placed on. The Nexus 4 also brought attention to the Nexus name in the budget-oriented Malaysian market with its affordable price.
The Nexus 5, also manufactured by LG — LG is so creative at their naming scheme — was launched in October 2013 with Android 4.4 KitKat.

The Nexus 5 packs a beefier Snapdragon 800 with 2GB of RAM under a 4.95″ 1080p IPS display. The overall design is toned down a little from the glamorous Nexus 4 with the glittery glass back, as the Nexus 4 features a matte polycarbonate unibody construction. It is most notable for its enticing performance-price ratio, but according to reviews of the Nexus 5 the camera performance was rather lackluster. The latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is already available for the Nexus 5.
Google commissioned the development of the 6th generation Nexus device to Motorola, resulting in the birth of the Nexus 6 in November 2014, serving as the launch device for Android 5.0 Lollipop.

A powerful quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 mated to 3GB of RAM thumps inside the Nexus 6 under the huge 5.96″ 1440p AMOLED display. The Nexus 6 also features a revolutionary nano-coating that offers a level of waterproofing of its innards, but without official IP ratings it is still a risky endeavor to try and dunk the Nexus 6, especially given that it isn’t an affordable smartphone. Speaking of pricing, the Nexus 6 marks the departure of the Nexus family from the affordable price range, and instead of the cheap plasticky body of the Nexus 5, the Nexus 6 features a premium aluminium frame. The camera of the Nexus 6 is also an upgrade over the Nexus 5. While the resolution is kept at 13 MP, the addition of OIS is welcome. The Nexus 6 has also gotten the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.
Enough reminiscing about the past. In September 2015, Google bucked the trend of one new Nexus device a year, and announced TWO new devices, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, which run on the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow, of course.
For the Nexus 5X, Google went back to LG and the 5.2″ hexa core beast was born.

The Nexus 5X packs the hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 CPU which is paired with 2GB of RAM. It doesn’t get left out of the fingerprint security trend with the presence of what Google calls Nexus Imprint. The body is made of lightweight matte polycarbonate available in three colors, Carbon, Quartz and Ice. It shares the same 12.3 MP camera with the Nexus 6P, which should mean that excellent images should be the result of shooting with the camera. The selfie camera is a 5 MP unit. Grey import units are available from DirectD now for RM 1899 (16GB) or RM 2199 (32GB).
Google’s flagship for 2015, the Nexus 6P, is built by Huawei.

Starting off with the innards, the Nexus 6P packs the beefy octa-core Snapdragon 810 v2.1, which is supposed to be the latest revision of the SD810 which was plagued with thermal issues in earlier batches. The powerful CPU is coupled to 3GB of RAM to ensure a smooth user experience. A 5.7″ 1440p AMOLED is found up front, protected by a Gorilla Glass 4 panel.
The rear camera, which is shared with the Nexus 5X, is a Sony Exmor R IMX 377 1/2.3″ 12.35 MP module, with a f/2.0 lens. For those less knowledgeable about camera jargon, the large sensor size of 1/2.3″ — a size often found in compact point-and-shoot cameras — means that each pixel will be bigger — 1.55 μm each — and that in turn means that each pixel on the sensor is capable of receiving more light which translates to higher quality images that its competitors. Throw in a laser autofocus system, and you get a powerful camera that will trade punches in the upper leagues of the smartphone camera arena. Selfie aficionados are not left out either as a 8 MP will cater to them.
All that is crammed into a premium aluminium unibody, Huawei’s favorite material to build flagships with. The top portion which houses the camera is covered by a glass panel which reinforces the premiumness of the 6P. It is apparent that Huawei poured a lot of their experience in building premium smartphones into designing the Nexus 6P.
Google’s partnership with Huawei to build the flagship Nexus 6P is expected once you see Huawei’s performance in the last few years which shows a steady growth in the market. Available in over 170 countries globally, Huawei is already known to be the best Chinese smartphone company in China and the third largest smartphone manufacturer worldwide.
The Nexus 6P is available officially in Malaysia for RM 2698.

Pokdepinion: The Nexus family is true Android excellence, with powerful specifications, fast updates and the wide availability of third-party ROMs for enthusiasts to just keep flashing to their hearts contents. I have never used any Nexus devices yet though, but I do plan on getting my hands on one as soon as my finances allow.

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Lian Li Present PC-O11 Dynamic – Featuring A Multi-Chamber Box Design

Lian Li has introduced their latest chassis, the PC-O11 Dynamic which features a multi-chamber box design and provides flexibility.
Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic
The new chassis from Lian Li offers plenty of space for your water cooling options, with the option of up to three sets of 360mm radiators. Typically, the front and side has tempered glasses for you to flaunt off your build (that’s what they are for right?). It also supports USB Type-C out of the box with its Type-C  connector in the front panel.
Build wise, it is inspired by the original PC-O11 where like its namesake, provides a more dynamic approach to its internal layout with the drive cages evolved with the introduction of the cable bar that serves both way as to manage and conceal cables as well as act as a drive caddy. It also provides extra HDD mounting options for a single 3.5″ and a 2.5″. They have also introduce a new dual-PSU option together with the earlier mentioned support for up to 3 sets of 360mm radiators.

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The chassis features a dual-chamber design with the power supply and driver cage located at the rear, allowing all component heat to be separated. With a total of 9 fan mounting options, it gives you flexibility to place your fans and radiators where you precisely need them to be at. 120mm and 140mm fan size options are available. There’s a total of 4 dust filters, allowing you for an easy clean up and maintenance of the case.
Holding the PC-O11 Dynamic down is a 0.8mm thick SECC and aluminum that serves as a foundation for the chassis. The motherboard tray on the other hand supports most standards that includes full ATX, microATX, mini ITX, as well as modern EATX motherboards. In addition to that, there’s a vertical GPU riser kit, should you want to let your PCI-e graphics card to be in a vertical orientation.
Pokdepinion: Although it’s price hasn’t been confirmed, but all I can say that it surely looks and sounds like a beast of a case.
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MSI Introduces Their First Ever PSUs And They Could Be What You’d Want For NVIDIA Ampere

Just recently, the folks at MSI has unveiled and launch their first ever power supply units in the form of their MPG GF series, which features three models respectively. What’s so special about them? Well they could hint on power-hungry that NVIDIA Ampere will bring when it comes out.
MSI MPG GF PSU series

The MSI MPG GF power supply series features the A650GF, A750GF, and A850GF variants. You can tell by their model name that they offer 650W, 750W, and 850W respectively.

Being fully modular PSUs, all three of them are able to support GPUs with three-8-pin connectors as well as processors with two-8-pin connectors. You can also split them with four-8-pin connectors for the graphics card and a single-8-pin connector for the processor.

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The brand has claimed that the PSUs are able to support the latest NVIDIA graphics cards. With NVIDIA reportedly looking to introduce their next-gen GPUs on 1st of September, it is reported that MSI is bundling a 12-pin Micro-Fit 3.0 power adapter with their power supply units.

With NVIDIA confirming that their next Founders Edition cards will offer a “compact electrical design, with a new 12-pin power connector that allows more space for components and cooling, and is compatible with 8-pin connectors in existing power supplies with an included adapter”, your best bet is to get the 850W model if you’re planning on upgrading to NVIDIA’s upcoming graphics.
All the models from the MSI MPG GF series are 80 Plus Gold certified and they utilize 100% Japanese 105C capacitors. They also come with a long 10-year warranty for assurance.
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Pokdepinion: Looks good from MSI. Now I wonder if they’ll make their way here to Malaysia and what’s the price going to be like..

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Upcoming OnePlus 8 Series Reportedly Leaked

While previously we’ve covered on how the OnePlus 8 Series will be featuring 5G and how pricey they’ll be, it seems that there’s new development on the smartphones.
OnePlus 8 Series Specifications Leak

Exclusive: They're coming! Here is the full specification list of the #OnePlus8 & 8 Pro. Seems like #OnePlus8Pro is gonna be a beast with 6.78" 120hz QHD+ Display and 48+48+8+5MP Camera Setup. Will have 30W Wireless Charging & IP68 Rating too. I'm so excited! #OnePlus8Series pic.twitter.com/j1AAo19q4J— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) March 25, 2020

The leak comes from Ishan Agarwal, where he posted a table that reveals the specifications of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro.
It appears that the OnePlus 8 is set to feature a 6.55″ FHD+ AMOLED display and offers a 90Hz refresh rate. For cameras, it is said to sport a 48MP main camera alongside a 16MP and 2MP lens. For selfies, it comes with a 16MP at the front.

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Under the hood, it is said to pack a 4300mAh battery, which you can charge it with its 30W Warp Charge. Seeing that it is indeed a 5G-capable smartphone, it is set to utilize a Snapdragon 865 chipset.
For memory, it is said to come with either 8GB or 12GB RAM that’s coupled with 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.
As for the OnePlus 8 Pro, it comes with a bigger 6.78″ QHD+ Super AMOLED display and a faster 120Hz refresh rate.
The camera configuration is also improved with it coming with a 48MP, 48MP, 8MP and 5MP lens setup. For the selfie camera, it uses the same shooter.
Apparently it comes with a bigger 4510mAh battery and same 30W fast charging. However, it does come with the advantage of featuring 30W wireless charging as well as a 3W reverse wireless charging.
Last but not least, the memory configuration for the OnePlus 8 Pro is the same with the OnePlus 8.
It’s worth mentioning that it’s not confirmed yet of how precise this leak is by OnePlus themselves but we’ll sure to update you once official details become available.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder how high they’ll price the series once they come out..
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This Year’s Acer Swift 5 Is A Big Leap Forward for Their Laptops

This year’s Acer Swift 5 has some notable upgrades over its predecessors, making a big leap forward for their laptops. If you’re looking for an ultraportable laptop, then we have a good number of reasons why you should consider it this time around.
Premium Build Unlike Any Other

The Acer Swift 5 uses aerospace-grade aluminum, which means it has anti-corrosive properties and is pretty strong while still being relatively light. To be more specific, it has a hardness of 75HV which can easily protect the components inside.

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Its chassis is built via precision CNC-machining, a process which took over 10,000 seconds, resulting in it being just 14.95mm thin and weighing a mere 1.2kg. The A-cover edges were diamond cut to precision, with the margin being less than the thickness of a human hair.
As for its gold sides, the finish was anodized a second time, giving it more emphasis on the Swift 5 design. The design also extends to the eco-friendly OceanGlass touchpad and the 2-in-1 power button / fingerprint reader combo. In short, it’s a practical design choice that gives the laptop durability while also radiating in an aura of luxury.
Portability Without Sacrificing Power

The Acer Swift 5 is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core CPU. To be more precise, it’s the Intel Core i7-1260P, which brings Intel Iris Xe graphics, 12 cores, consisting of 4 P-cores and 8 E-cores, and 16 threads and up to 4.7GHz turbo clock speed. You also get a whopping 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage and up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM to maximize its potential.
In case that isn’t enough, the new Acer Swift 5 is also Intel Evo-certified. This makes it an ideal daily driver with its responsiveness, all-day battery life, fast charging, and instant wake capabilities. This is further aided by the Acer TwinAir performance mode, which boosts system performance by up to 47%.
The Importance of Intel Evo

For those of you who are still in the dark about Intel Evo, any laptops that have this certification means that it adheres to a strict standard for on-the-go productivity. The new Acer Swift 5 meets that standard across a variety of factors.
For starters, it’s capable of seamless communication across a multitude of popular apps such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and more with little to no impact on responsiveness, battery life, and connectivity. Then we have its lengthy all-day battery life of up to 14 hours but if that’s not enough, its fast charging capabilities get you at least 4 hours of use with just a 30 minute charge.
Then, we have Instant Wake so you can immediately start using it as soon as you wake it by opening the lid or pressing a button. This gives it better usability akin to a smartphone. Lastly, you have a good array of connectivity options for daily use, including Wi-Fi 6E for a faster yet more stable wireless internet experience.
Advanced Thermals for Long-term Use

With high performance comes the need for better thermals, and in the case of the new Acer Swift 5, the cooling system consists of dual fans with multiple cooling modes, dual D6 heatpipes, and an air inlet keyboard which improves heat dissipation by 10%.
Furthermore, the new TwinAir design allows for up to 65.8% improved thermal performance compared to a single fan design. The dual fans are positioned on the left and right side of the laptop, making it capable of evenly distributing cool air across the machine.
Intelligently Designed to Ease Your Life

All of the aforementioned features sound good but if it works just like any other laptop, it wouldn’t even come close to the realm of greatness. The new Acer Swift 5 comes with a 14-inch 2K+ display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 92.22% screen-to-body ratio for added screen real estate while still being compact. It also has touchscreen support and an Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass screen for a more convenient everyday use.
Then, you have the power button which also doubles as a fingerprint reader. This means you can keep the laptop secure without compromising on convenience as you can easily access it in just one second with a tap of a finger.
Not to mention, the use of Acer’s Temporal Noise Reduction and Acer PurifiedVoice improves on both video and audio quality for conference calls even in unfavourable conditions. This will give you clear, high quality video calls no matter where you are.
If you want to check out our review of the new Acer Swift 5, click right here.
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Razer Leviathan V2 is an RGB Soundbar For Your Gaming Setup

Razer Leviathan V2

Razer officially launched a new soundbar and successor to the original Leviathan, the Razer Leviathan V2. It is an soundbar designed for PCs and features THX Spatial audio as well as a fully customizable 18-zone Razer Chroma RGB lighting.
The Razer Leviathan V2 consists of two full-range drivers, two passive radiators, two tweeters, and a bottom-firing subwoofer. This allows it to produce clear trebles, punchy bass, and a wide soundstage for an immersive, cinematic audio experience. To ensure an optimum listening experience, this soundbar uses detachable feet so you can get the perfect angle under your monitor.

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You don’t have to connect it via wires if you wish as you can make use of Bluetooth 5.2. Even so, you can easily switch between wired and wireless if you wish, so you comfortably go from PC to your smartphone without sacrificing on audio quality.
The Razer Leviathan V2 will be available from today onwards with a retail price of RM1,399 / SGH $379.90 at Razer Stores, the Razer Online Store, and authorized retailers nationwide.
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Pokdepinion: Now this is exactly what I needed to spice up my gaming setup. Been looking for more RGB peripherals, and I’m not gonna say no to this. Personally, very curious as to how loud this can get.
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Nintendo President Issues Apology For Joy-Con Drift Issue

It appears that Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa has issued an apology regarding the company’s Joy-Con controllers. What was the problem? Well they simply had ‘drift’ issues.
Nintendo apologizes for Joy-Con drift problem

If you are not aware of the problem it brings, it makes the controller to register movement inputs without the controller’s analogs even being moved.
Nintendo Joy-Con drift issue
The company is facing a lawsuit, which was originally filed in 2019 regarding the problems they have in the Joy-Con.

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Here’s what the company’s president had to say about it:
Regarding the Joy-Con, we apologize for any trouble cause to our customers. We are continuing to aim to improve our products, but as the Joy-Con is the subject of a class-action lawsuit in the United States and this is still a pending issue, we would like to refrain from responding about any specific actions.Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo president
This is not the first time that a company has landed in hot water for their controller as Microsoft also had been called out for the same issue for their Xbox Elite controller.
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Pokdepinion: Hey at least they are actually acknowlodging the issue and aren’t running away from it. Do you game on Switch? Do you have the problem?
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Genshin Impact Leaks Reveal New Breathtaking Keqing Skin?

One of the latest Genshin Impact leaks recently showed a new breathtaking Keqing skin. However, there is a chance it might not be real. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact Leaks: New Breathtaking Keqing Skin

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Despite the recent hiatus from a number of notable leakers and the crackdown by miHoYo, it’s inevitable to see more Genshin Impact leaks. In this particular case, there is a picture of Keqing with a new outfit being shared out, and it’s said to be part of the 2.4 update.
Given how legit it looks, many have speculated it to be real. However, the information gleaned from the popular Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Discord server suggests otherwise. It’s said to be a fanmade costume design by Chinese artist 鹿目奏.
While it might not actually be real, we are expected to see a brand new Keqing skin, with details expected to surface anytime now. With the Genshin Impact 2.4 beta now underway, do expect a report on it sooner rather than later.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game coming in the near future. Update 2.4 is expected to launch sometime in early January 2022 for all available platforms.
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Pokdepinion: Part of me wishes that miHoYo takes notice of this and end up implementing in the game in the future, because it looks really good.
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Honor 6X steals the show at International CES 2017 with uncompromising performance

If you are cost-conscious and still want a great smartphone, you could opt for the Honor 6X. The Honor 6X broke new grounds at CES 2017 with its premium dual-lens rear camera, extended battery life and rock-solid performance.
Honor says that this device is targetted for the young and bold consumers, delivering superb internet experience. It’s powerful and versatile all-rounder, packing top-of-the-shelf features empowering millenials to explore the world, cultivate their inner artist, and enjoy a world of music, gaming and movies.
Featuring a generous 5.5″ FHD (1080p) display, the Honor 6X boasts full metal slim body at 8.2mm thickness coupled with a 2.5D glass on it’s front facade and curved panel on the back.

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Powerful dual-lens camera
The Honor 6X mostly highlights it’s dual-lens camera that offers a wide aperture range (F/0.95-F/16) giving you all the possibilities to unleash your creativity. It’s a 12MP camera responsible in composing the image while another 2MP camera identifies the depth of field information, delivering beautiful shots that are sharp and crisp. This, combined with it’s wide aperture, the Honor 6X produces blurry backgrounds, providing professional grade pictures standing out the main subject of the shot. The 1.25µm pixel size enables the Honor 6X to capture quality shots even in low-light settings. The Honor 6X’s camera uses Phase Detection AF, that allows for an ultra fast focus speed of 0.3 seconds.
Immersive Performance
Powered by a Kirin 655 that boasts an octa-core architecture, the Honor 6X provides glitch-free user experience. Kirin 655 is built with 4 cores clocked at 2.1GHz and another 4 cores clocked at 1.7GHz. There will be options for 3GB and 4GB RAM and a powerful i5 co-processor that will allow seamless gaming, browsing and listening to music or even multi-tasking for that matter. The Honor 6X also features Honor’s Smart File System that enhances Android’s EXT4 file system, preventing fragmentation and increasing the lifetime performance of the Honor 6X.
Long-lasting Juice
The Honor 6X comes with a 3340mAh battery. It’s 16nm CPU architecture and power saving technology further reduces power consumption. The Honor 6X is said to provide 2.15 days of normal usage and 1.5 days of heavy usage on a single charge. This is supported by an optimized proprietary 5V/2A charging technology that brings the power up quickly.
The Honor 6X will be available in three colors – gold, silver and gray. The 3GB variant will be available for purchase from 4th January onwards in selected markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Iraq with other markets following later.
The 4GB variant will be available in the first quarter of 2017 in selected markets. The RRP of the 4GB will be prices at $299 USD.
Pokdepinion: Dual lens is no longer alien, Kirin 655 is okay, 3340mAh battery is sweet spot, 4GB is now common but the EXT4 filesystem is a YES for me! If you recall the days when Android 1.5 allowed SDcard partitions for external storage apps installation, you would remember how EXT4 was a bliss compared to all other filesystems and the fact that this will be available internally, this one is worth considering!
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ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 And ZenFone Max M2 Specifications Leaked?

It seems that we could soon see two new mid-range smartphones from ASUS, in the form of the ZenFone Max Pro M2 and the ZenFone Max M2, as reported by tipster, Roland Quandt who was found giving out the information on his Twitter account.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 ZB631KL = 6in FHD+, 13MP, 4GB RAM, 64/128GB. Snapdragon 660 (SDM660), Triple CamASUS ZenFone Max M2 ZB633KL = 6in FHD+, 13MP, 4GB RAM, 32/64GB. Snapdragon 636 (MSM8953), Dual CamZB632KL (non-Pro), ZB634KL (Pro) are likely India specific variants
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) November 14, 2018

According to him, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 will feature a 6-inch FHD+ display and comes with a Snapdragon 660 SoC packed inside. Also listed is 4GB of RAM that paired with 64GB or 128GB internal storage options. Other than that, he mentions of a triple-camera setup, but specific configurations is not confirmed.
As for the Max M2, similarly to the Max Pro M2, it comes with a 6-inch FHD+ display. Despite that, it comes with a Snapdragon 636 instead. It offers the same amount of RAM at 4GB but it is packed with a smaller 32GB or 64GB storage. Camera wise, it sports a dual camera at the rear, with the main lens offering 13MP in resolution.

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Roland Quandt has reportedly said that he can confirm the camera count, chipset and the RAM.
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Pokdepinion: Well this is interesting. It would be quite exciting to see how much will ASUS set the price at and can it match the success that the previous Max Pro M1 garnered previously.

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MCMC Addresses Streamyx and ADSL Network Issue – Fibre Upgrades in Stages

MCMC Addresses Streamyx and ADSL Network Issue

Previously, we reported about MCMC being aware of the issues being faced by Streamyx users such as them feeling left out by the whole MSAP plan, which you can read about right here. At that point in time, there was not much details going but now, they have shed more light on the matter.
According to the official statement by MCMC, they have had discussions with the telcos on fixing the issue a few days back, and this includes Streamyx users who are still paying a high price for their packages. It is said that the telcos are committed to the government’s plan to offer high speed broadband service at reasonable prices.
It was mentioned that TM and Maxis will be looking to upgrade their ADSL service to fibre optics in stages, whereas Celcom will continue to widen their coverage for fixed broadband in 2019.

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This will result in the ultimate goal of consumers being able to enjoy lower prices, higher speed at the same price, or possibly both. For now, MCMC will be monitoring the situation to make sure the plans that they have laid out will be running smoothly.
This also means that at the moment, it appears that Streamyx / Unifi Broadband users will still be forced to continue paying the high prices. Hopefully, there will be some major developments that will help speed up the process, especially when 2019 is finally here.
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Pokdepinion: There will indeed be people unhappy to hear this but to some extent, at least we have an idea as to what will be happening moving forward.
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More Details on Square Enix’s The Quiet Man Revealed – New Trailer Here

More Details on Square Enix’s The Quiet Man Revealed

The first time we saw The Quiet Man was at E3 2018, which many found a bit weird because they weren’t certain who the man is and why he seems to behave in an odd fashion. Well now, Square Enix has published a brand new trailer for their upcoming The Quiet Man, which should shed some light on the matter.
The trailer showcases both story moments and gameplay, and reveal that the game will release on November 1st 2018, which is really close. However, it’s worth noting that this date may be referring only for the Japanese crowd.The game is also getting limited-time editions in Japan offering a theme and avatars on the PlayStation4, and wallpapers on PC.
It’ll certainly be interesting to see if this rather peculiar title will manage to cut itself a niche in the crowded action-adventure genre. Be sure to check out the new trailer at the top of this post.

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Square Enix’s The Quiet Man will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and PC. No other platforms have been announced for the game at the time of this writing.
Update: The release date and limited edition sets will be the same for other regions as well.
Pokdepinion: Okay, at least I know more about the game. Still not hooked on it just yet though.
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Official ASUS Zenfone 3 pricing in Malaysia announced!

Today is ZenvolutionMY, where ASUS finally announced the Zenfone 3 series and other members of the Zen family as well as their pricing in Malaysia! The event was held at KL Convention Center, with thousands of Zen-fans present to witness the Zenvolution. We have here the official ASUS Zenfone 3 pricing in Malaysia, all grouped together for you to decide on your next Zenfone easily.

Starting off with the ASUS Zenfone 3, pricing for the ASUS Zenfone 3 ZE520KL, which features a 5.2″ display and 3GB of RAM, will be at RM1499, while the larger 5.5″ variant with 4GB of RAM will cost RM1699. For that price you will be getting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor running at 2.0 GHz, based on the latest 14nm manufacturing node for up to 35% better power efficiency over its predecessors. A 16 MP f/2.0 camera with the Sony Exmor IMX 298 featuring TriTech AF — combining laser AF, PDAF and standard CDAF for super-fast focusing — and OIS technology.

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Moving up the ladder, we have the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL, which comes with a massive 6.8″ display that is optimized for watching videos and movies thanks to dedicated ASUS Tru2Life+ technology.  A Snapdragon 652 is paired with 4GB of RAM allows you to multitask with that huge screen, while 64GB of expandable storage should satisfy even the most avid video hoarders. The camera is a 23 MP Sony Exmor IMX 318 module, with f/2.0 aperture and TriTech AF as well as OIS. Price wise, it will come in at RM2599.

If that is still not enough for you, then you will be pleased that the flagship ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe will start from RM2599 for the 64GB variant, with the absolute highest end 256GB variant going for RM3299. The powerful Snapdragon 820 or 821 SoC will be inside the Zenfone 3 Deluxe’s premium aluminium unibody, with a  6GB of RAM for insane levels of performance in a smartphone. Camera wise, we will be looking at a 23 MP Sony Exmor IMX 318 module again, similar to the one in the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra. It will also come with the TriTech AF and OIS technologies. Topping it all off, is the 5.7″ FHD display with ASUS Tru2Life technology.
While the above three devices are pretty pricey compared to ASUS’ previous generations of Zenfones, well, ASUS has not forgotten to announce phones for those on a tighter budget. Say hello to the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser and Zenfone 3 Max.

The ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser will cost RM999, offering a Snapdragon 430 paired with 4GB of RAM. The camera chops of the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser is courtesy of a 13 MP PixelMaster camera sourced from Sony, paired with a super-fast laser autofocusing system for quick focusing in 0.03 seconds. OIS is not present in the lower end models, but the ASUS Zenfone 3 Laser will feature EIS. The display is a 5.5″ FHD panel, which is protected by a stylish 2.5D curved sheet of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

If battery life is what you are after, then look no further than the ASUS Zenfone 3 Max. The ASUS Zenfone 3 Max features a huge 4100 mAh battery, which is the second largest in the Zenfone 3 family aside from the one in the ASUS Zenfone 3 Ultra. The ASUS Zenfone 3 Max promises up to 30 days of standby time or 18 hours of surfing on a WiFi connection. Keeping everything running smoothly on the 5.2″ HD IPS display is a Mediatek quad-core CPU mated to 3GB of RAM. A 13MP f/2.2 rear camera is here, but it lacks the fancy tech that its brethren feature. Price? An affordable RM799.
What do you think of the pricing of the Zenfone 3 family announced today? Let us know in the comments below!

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CES 2020: Alienware Concept UFO is a Gaming PC in a Nintendo Switch Body
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Gaming PCs are known for their raw power and utility as you can also do a ton of other stuff aside from gaming. One thing that it still struggles with, even with gaming laptops, is portability. It looks like Dell is preparing just the solution at CES 2020 with their Alienware Concept UFO.
As you might be able to tell, the Alienware Concept UFO is a full-fledged gaming PC in a body that’s similar to the Nintendo Switch. It has a tablet screen with some built-in features, a pull-out kickstands, and you can mount detachable controllers on the sides.
The idea here is also similar to the Nintendo Switch as you can either play it as a handheld game system or have it docked at home as a proper gaming PC. When docked, you can attach the side controllers to a centre puck, mimicking a proper controller. Compared to the Switch however, this one has the Alienware dual-tone colour scheme, RGB lighting, and a bigger screen (8-inches).

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It seems that the demo unit at CES 2020 doesn’t allow the side controllers to act as independent controllers, so you won’t have an extra gamepad just by having both pieces. It seems that the Alienware Concept UFO doesn’t have a dock, but instead, uses a USB-C port to output its display. If your display doesn’t have a USB-C port, you will need an HDMI adapter.
The idea behind the Alienware Concept UFO is certainly appealing, making PC gaming a lot more portable than ever before. At the moment however, it is simply a concept so we don’t have its exact specifications, price, and availability. There may still be some reliability issues that need to be fixed before Dell can truly consider making it a full-fledged product. Either way, it definitely is one to be excited for.
Source: DigitalTrends
 Pokdepinion: I really like the idea behind it. I’m just curious to know about its running temperature as well as the battery life. That will be the key to its success in my opinion.
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