One of the latest leaks on the Samsung Galaxy S22 series allegedly reveals a plethora of new accessories coming your way. Here’s what you need to know.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Series Leak Lists A Plethora of Accessories

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With the new year drawing closer than ever, we’re learning more and more about the Samsung Galaxy S22 series of smartphones. In this case however, it’s more so on the accessories for the flagship smartphone series.
According to an alleged leak by BOX UK, there are over 60 different accessories for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. Most of them involves protective cases, with some of the ones being mentioned are:

Clear Covers
Clear Standing Covers
Frame Covers
Leather Covers
Protective Standing Covers
Silicone Covers (with / without strap)
Smart Clear View Covers
Smart LED View Covers
Gel Cases

From our understanding, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will be able to use most of those accessories with the exception of the Frame Cover line of accessories. BOX UK listed 24 cases for the Samsung Galaxy S22, 23 cases for the S22 Plus, and 19 for the S22 Ultra. Furthermore, there are also S Pen replacements for the S22 Ultra that is available in 4 different colors; Green, Dark Red, White, and Black.
It’s worth noting that no pictures of these accessories are available so it’s hard to say if there is any truth to the leak. For now, do take this information with a grain of salt. We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: That is a boatload of cases for the new smartphones. I hope I can find one that fits my style because I’ve grown weary of the usual black leather case.
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honor #BeautyInMalaysia Contest Close With More Than 1,000 Entries

Remember last time we wrote on the honor #BeautyInMalaysia contest? Well it was well received with over 1,000 entries coming from honor users across the country.
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Fast forward a month, winners of the contest was announced on honor Malaysia’s official Facebook page. The contest was judged by a line-up of professional photographers and representatives from the company itself based on the creativity and how each photo embodies the theme of “Beauty in Malaysia”.
The grand prize winner, Ceciliamesney, took home a Vespa Primavera 150. She is followed by Ang Boris, Sulhidi Eddy, and Zulhilmi Abdullah Azizi, with each of them won honor 10 smartphone.

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honor Malaysia has taken the initiative to distribute a 20-page booklet featuring 20 of the best submissions from the contest. In addition grand prizes the winners won, each of them also received a copy of the booklet as a form of memorabilia and their winning entries featured on the hihonor website.
These images will also then be combined into a series of HD, scenic wallpapers for honor smartphone users to use and view globally.
Pokdepinion: Those winning shots are stunning. Deserving to be winners. If you’d like to see them in detail, you can check out honor Malaysia’s official Facebook page.

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Apple’s Top Back-Ordered Item Is Actually Their Polishing Cloth

The market has seen shortages everywhere in the tech industry, most notably with chips. One would think that Apple would face an issue such as that with their devices but it seems that’s not the case. It is reported that their most back-ordered item is actually the Polishing Cloth.
Apple Polishing Cloth is their most wanted product

The cloth itself costs $19 (~RM78) itself and interested customers would have to order it through the Apple website. Surprisingly, you’d have to wait for 10 to 12 weeks for the product to arrive, which would mean next year.

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Apple has said that the cloth is made with “soft, nonabrasive material” and made specifically for the Pro Display XDR that’s sported on the latest Mac Pros.
Normally you’d fine that the price to be a bit too much when there’s other alternatives in the market for much lesser price. Despite that, avid fans of the company aren’t bothered by its price tag it seems.

Got these EASY at the Apple Store. They had tons of inventory. Unfortunately, they had run out of stock for the Polishing Cloth—definitely gonna be one of Apple’s best selling products this year. I mean, just $20 for a small micro-fiber? A bargain! pic.twitter.com/w61Msrf7fc
— Quinn Nelson (@SnazzyQ) October 26, 2021

Some of them even went to say “I just spent $4,000 on a laptop. What’s another $19?”. At the time of writing, the cloth is not available on the Apple Store here in Malaysia.
Would you get one if it arrived here? Let us know of your thoughts. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: What can I say? You’ve got to make money somewhere (or in this case, everywhere), right?
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EMUI 10 Officially Announced With Several Upgrades And New UX Design

If you’ve followed our previous article, you may have known that HUAWEI was soon to reveal the latest EMUI 10 update and now it has been officially announced in China. Revealed at the HUAWEI Developers Congress, it was presented by Dr. Wang Chenglu, the President of the Software Engineering Department at HUAWEI Consumer Business Group.
With the new update, it aims in bringing an all-scenario experience, which includes efficiency improvement, provide users with a smart experience, any more.
At the event, Dr. Wang has announced that the beta version of EMUI 10 will be tested on the HUAWEI P30 series as well the Mate 20 series (afterwards) on September 8. In addition to that, he has said that EMUI 10 will be available on the next generation of Mate series product, presumably called the Mate 30 series.

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EMUI 10 will bring a new UX design. It will also see the addition of a dark mode that optimizes both color contrast between texts and dark backgrounds, as well as the color of texts and system icons. Despite the news of a new UX design, it seems that we will be able to learn more when their EMUI UX design concept launch takes place on August 10.
Other than that, EMUI 10 will be able to support HD video calls among multiple devices. Users can choose to answer a call using a smart speaker, or in the case of a video call, you can answer through a TV, vehicle-mounted device or even send live video feed from a drone to your friends and family.
Pokdepinion: So we’ll be seeing the new Mate 30 series soon? I can’t wait to take a glimpse of the new UI!
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Transcend ESD350C Portable SSD Launched — Offers Transfer Speeds Of Up To 1050MB/s!

Transcend has announced the released of their brand new portable SSD, the Transcend ESD350C. It features a USB Type-C port and supports USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, offering performance in terms of speed.
Transcend ESD350C
With the new ESD350C, it offers blazing-fast transfer speeds of up to 1050MB/s, which means that even 4K videos can be transferred instantly. It is compatible with PCs, laptops, on-the-go (OTG) mobile devices, as well as game consoles.
The ESD350C comes with a navy blue silicone rubber case that’s shock-resistant. It’s pre-formatted in exFAT and provides storage capacity of up to 960GB. It comes equipped with both a USB Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-A cable, so you have options when it comes to connections.

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The Transcend ESD350C portable SSD is available in 240GB, 480GB, and 960GB and they are backed with a three-year limited warranty.
Pokdepinion: It’s even faster than the previous ESD250C. At least it isn’t as small as the former.
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Super Mario Odyssey 64 Recreates Mario Odyssey in Mario 64 and It Looks Amazing

If you have a Nintendo Switch, there’s a good chance that you’ve enjoyed Super Mario Odyssey already. However, it’s nothing like what we’re about to show you today as someone has recreated that game in Super Mario 64, and it’s aptly named Super Mario Odyssey 64.
The mod comes from Kaze Emanuar, the same person who made the 24-player Super Mario 64 Online and Super Mario Sunshine 64 mods. His newest creation, Super Mario Odyssey 64, brings a number of elements, stages, and boss fights from the Nintendo Switch game to Super Mario 64.
Super Mario Odyssey 64 by Kaze Emanuar
The worlds and elements were created and replicated by Kaze Emanuar, which is an amazing feat given how old Super Mario 64 is. Some gamers have sweared by this game as newer 3D Mario games don’t have the same, enjoyable feeling of movement.

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It’s worth noting that there will be Nintendo Switch ports of Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario 3D World coming soon. While these will definitely look better than the mods, the mods themselves offer a unique experience that you can’t just find elsewhere.
Check out the trailer for the mod at the top of this post.
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Pokdepinion: I can’t imagine the amount of work and time being put into this mod. It also looks a lot better than what I had in mind when I first heard about it.
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PS Plus Asia August 2017 Free Games Lineup; Prepare Yourself for Nightmares!

The official free games lineup for PS Plus Asia August 2017 is here! It seems to be better than our US and EU counterparts if you haven’t owned these games yet.
Have you been enjoying yourself with last month’s offering of free games? Are you looking forward to a whole new list of free games you can sink your teeth in? Well, here you go. Announced by Sony Interactive Entertainment today, it’s time to show you the official free games lineup for PS Plus Asia August 2017.

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PS Plus Asia August 2017 Free Games Lineup
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First up, we have one of the scariest games to ever hit the gaming world, The Amnesia Collection. It’s a compilation consisting of Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs and Amnesia: The Dark Descent. It’s a horror game that will truly test your mental capacity, and it is also the game that brought Pewdiepie to stardom (aside from Happy Wheels)
Next we have Assassin’s Creed Freedom Cry, a standalone adventure set after the events of Black Flag. Guide Adewale on an emotional story, using his skills as an assassin and his deep convictions to free oppressed people.
For the full lineup of games coming to PS Plus Asia August 2017, check it out just below here:
Full Lineup:

Amnesia Collection
Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry
Child of Light
Hustle Kings
Downwell

Does this seem very little to you? Well, it’s just 5 games instead of the usual 6 but keep in mind, we have gotten a bonus game for the recent offering in the form of Just Cause 3. Not that I’m saying that counts for this month but rather, what if there’s another game coming later for us this month?
Take this information with a grain of salt, but there might be a chance that there will be an extra game popping up for PS Plus Asia August 2017 to commemorate the PlayStation Experience 2017 SEA event, which is happening at KL Live at Life Centre.
Other than that, Sony Interactive Entertainment is also offering the NieR Music Concert and Talk Live, as well as the Ocean Dynamic theme for the PS4, for PS Plus members.

Pokdepinion: I’m certainly more impressed with the PS Plus Asia August 2017 lineup compared to what our buddies over at the US and EU region are getting. But still, overall, it’s kinda so-so for me, with the exception of the Amnesia Collection.
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U Mobile Launches Unlimited Funz Pack With Unlimited Data At RM10

The folks at U Mobile has revealed their brand new prepaid SIM pack, Unlimited Funz, where it offers, like its namesake, unlimited data for your gaming, social and messaging purposes.
To enjoy the package, all you need to do is top up a minimum of RM10 after signing up for the prepaid SIM pack.
There’s 10 apps that you’ll be able to enjoy the unlimited data. This includes Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, WeChat, IMO, Viber, Facebook Messenger, Mobile Legends, and PUBG.

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In addition to that, you need to ensure that your account is active to enjoy the Free Unlimited Data privileges.
To learn more on the Unlimited Funz plan, you can check out U Mobile’s website right here.
Pokdepinion: What do you think? Attractive enough of a package for you? Let us know below.
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Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB review — an affordable SSD to upgrade your system with

Today SSDs are available in smaller and faster form factors, but not everyone could afford the price. TLC NAND is widely used as the affordable option in replacing conventional hard drives. Enthusiasts might avoid any TLC NAND SSDs, but it’s should satisfy the average consumer. Recently we bought several Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB SSD for some projects, and I took a chance to review it before we put them to work.

Unboxing

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The Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB SSD come in a simple blister packaging. We can see the actual product and basic information about the SSD on the front. The Kingston UV400 is a 2.5” SATA 3 SSD and comes with 3-year warranty.

A wall of text is printed at the back and I pretty sure that most people will not really read it. Inside the packaging there’s nothing but the SSD alone.

Appearance
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Despite it being an affordable SSD, Kingston still uses a metal enclosure and put a nice Kingston logo with a warranty void sticker on the top side of the SSD. At the bottom there is pretty much nothing except for the a label with the regulation information and some other information.

Weighing 53 grams, it’s lighter than most normal 2.5” hard drives. Kingston UV400 120GB is backed by a 3-year warranty and is rated for 50TB of Total Bytes Written (TBW) before it wears out.

Specification

Testing Methodology
The Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB is tested as a storage drive on my test machine. I ran several synthetic SSD benchmarks to determine the transfer speed.

Processor
Intel Xeon E3 1230V @ 0.86v

Motherboard
ASUS H87-PLUS

Memory
Corsair Vengence DDR3 16GB (4x4GB)

Power Supply
AcBel iPower 90m 600W 80+ Gold

Performance

In CrystalDiskMark the Kingston UV400 120GB gave me better results in the Sequential and 4K read speeds compared to the Transcend SSD220S 480GB I previously reviewed. It loses out in terms of write speeds but it is not really significant in actual usage conditions unless you are frequently copying files. Also worth noting is that larger capacities may yield different performance figures.

The AS SSD benchmark is said to be the best benchmark for SSDs. The result we got was a bit slower compared to what we got with CrystalDiskMark. Overall, the speed is pretty decent.

Conclusion
Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB is aimed to be an affordable choice to replace your hard drive for a better and more responsive system. Priced at around RM180, it’s among the cheapest 120GB TLC SSDs you can purchase. Modern SSD tend to have better endurance, although smaller capacity SSDs will have a lower TBW rating, it is still plenty for the average consumer.

I award the Kingston SSDNow UV400 120GB with our Silver Pokdeward due to the satisfactory performance.
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MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror TR4 Edition packs an infinity mirror for just RM439!

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors can be quite challenging to cool, with TDP ratings of up to 280W. But Cooler Master is ready to put your mind at ease with the new MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror TR4 Edition which will tackle the heat while looking cool doing it.

Designed to support the larger IHS of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors, the MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror TR4 Edition has a huge coldplate to efficiently wick heat away from the processor, unlike most designs which do not have sufficient coverage of the Threadripper IHS despite supporting the TR4 and sTRX4 sockets.

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Ensuring that heat gets removed from the processor efficiently is the unique 3rd Gen dual-chamber pump which separates the heated and cold coolant. Above it, Cooler Master used an infinity mirror to enhance the ARGB lighting from the eight LEDs in the pump. The result is a psychedelic whirl of colors that seems to extend into… well, infinity.

The MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror TR4 Edition also boasts of the newer radiators that offer 25% wider fins and coolant passages. We saw it do a good job in the MasterLiquid ML120L V2 RGB, so we expect the MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror TR4 to do an even better one, considering that it has that much more surface area.
Cooler Master will be bundling three of their latest SickleFlow 120 fans to more effectively push air through the radiator. The fans do not come with RGB but they do feature a sturdier square frame to increase static pressure along with an improved rifle bearing for reduced noise levels.

The MasterLiquid ML360 Mirror TR4 Edition comes with ARGB controller in the box too, for easy customization of the Mirror-top Pump Cover. It is now available for just RM439 on Shopee and other authorized resellers in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: I still think the best looking MasterLiquid design is the Mirage… It just looks so dreamy… Not to mention that my in-game name is Mirage as well.
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Get Your Game On With Sony’s Latest PS4 Bundle

If you’re looking to get yourself a brand new PS4, well Sony has something special to get you started with their range of PS4 bundles.

Available starting from tomorrow, 9th of August 2019, there’s the PlayStation 4 Pro God of War/ The Last of Us Remastered bundle which you can get for the special price of RM1,849. Originally worth RM2,485, you’ll be getting PS4 Pro itself, two DualShock 4 controllers, as well as the two mentioned games. The bundle will also offer 1+1 year Extended Warranty.

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In addition to that, there’s also the PS4 HITS Bundle Pack (1TB) that comes with a free Mini Messenger Bag that’s priced at RM1,349. You can also opt to purchase another DualShock 4 controller at 50% when you purchase the bundle.
Sony has even their PS4 STARTER PACK (1TB) that comes with a DualShock 4 controlelr and a free Mini Messenger Bag as well, if that’s what you’re looking for at RM1,449.
If you already own a PS4 and looking for the PSVR, well they’ve got the Playstation VR Beat Saber All-in-One Pack, where you can probably guess, you’ll get the PSVR headset and camera, as well as Playstation Move Motion controllers and not to forget the game, Beat Saber. During the promotion, you can get it at RM1,379.
It’s worth noting that the exclusive limited Mini Messenger Bag is on a while stocks last basis, so you might want to hurry if you’re looking to get one for free with the bundles that’s listed.
These bundles will be available from 9th August 2019 until the 1st of September 2019.
Pokdepinion: Good games that they are offering for the PS4 Pro bundle.. but then again, those games don’t offer multiplayer, so I don’t see the point of them to include two controllers for it.
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Google Pixel XL Face Problems With New Android 9 Pie Update

It seems that the new Android 9 Pie update hasn’t gone too well with Google’s Pixel XL phone. It is reported that Pixel XL users are having trouble relating to fast charging.
Google Pixel XL Android 9 Pie Charging Issue
Users have reported that the Android 9 Pie update has stopped their devices from fast charging when plugged into many chargers. Alarmingly, the similar thing happened when they used Google’s own charger.
Some Pixel XL users has said that the bundled charger still works properly but third-party chargers no longer does the job on the XL as quickly as they did before the update came.

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Strangely, Google has marked a bug report on the problem as “won’t fix”, which is quite shocking to say the least. A thread was posted where more users have joined in to confirm that their devices were affected as well.
Hopefully this is something that Google can fix as part of their monthly security update where those patches include specifically for Pixel software adjustments that are separate from full-blown Android OS updates.
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Pokdepinion: Well this is quite hilarious and worrying at the same time. How can an issue like this be affecting them?
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Celcom Becomes Digital Partner For OlaBola The Musical – Traditional Theatre Meets New-Age Technology!

Enfinity has announce Celcom Axiata as the digital partner for OlaBola The Musical, which is set to showcase cutting-edge staging technology in the musical.
The Old Meets The New
With the announcement of the partnership, OlaBola The Musical is set to be the first production to be staged at the newly renovated Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur. The musical will be premiering this 8th of February and will run until the 11th March of 2018.
The musical is set to feature 3D projection mapping, 360-degree surround sound and state of the art lighting technology usage, which gives a very modern look to a very traditional experience.

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Experience the immersion of the atmosphere of Stadium Merdeka 1980 during the Olympics qualifying match, surrounded by 180-degrees of projection, visual content on LED screens, digital floor mapping, animated visuals and a lively stadium atmosphere in 360 surround sound.
In order to bring the experience to a whole new level, Enfiniti has invested in 13 high-end projectors that have various lumens (brightness) and four massive projection screens measuring between 12 meters to 15 meters in size to enhance the viewing experience.
Tickets for OlaBola The Musical starts from RM50, with the most expensive being at RM350. They are available for purchase at their official website, which you can click here to go there. Well since Celcom are the digital partner for the musical, it is unsurprising that Celcom customers will get special prices for the show. Celcom customers are entitled to purchase all categories of tickets at a discount of 20%. The discount is only applicable to the first 500 tickets purchase. Note that this promotion will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Pokdepinion: I’ve not been to many theaters in the course of my life, but I find them entertaining to say the least. With the technology they are bringing in for the show, it will definitely be more interesting. So for those Celcom customers who would like to watch OlaBola The Musical, better act fast for that 20% discount, which is hella’ lot!
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ECOVACS Giving Away DEEBOT M81 Pro For Christmas – Worth RM1499 Each!

To celebrate the holiday season, ECOVACS ROBOTICS are giving away three units of their DEEBOT M81 Pro which is worth RM1,499 each.
ECOVACS DEEBOT M81 Pro Giveaway
ECOVACS are holding their “Do More Of What You Love” campaign which is dedicated to their followers on Facebook, which they encourage people to enjoy the festive period, life, and avoid all the hassle of cleaning up (well who likes that right?).
With the DEEBOT M81, you can do all your other tasks and be able to control the floor-cleaning robot to from anywhere with the use of your smartphone.

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The campaign is ongoing right now at ECOVAC’s official Facebook page and will run until the 24th of December. To stand a chance in winning this bot, here are the steps on how;

Search for and ‘Like’ the ECOVACS ROBOTICS (MY) page on Facebook
Share the giveaway post and set it to ‘Public’ with the hashtag #DoMoreOfWhatYouLove #EcovacsMY #WinDEEBOTM81Pro
Comment in the post with a creative comment which starts with “I want a DEEBOT M81 Pro because…” and ‘Tag’ a friend

Winners of the giveaway will be announced on Christmas day itself on the 25th of December 2017. So what are you waiting for? Get your friends and stand a chance to win a cleaning robot!
Pokdepinion: You remember that moment when you have a robot to do all your cleaning before a festive season? No? Neither do I. So enter now!
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New Twitter Label Allows Accounts To Be “Good Bots”

Twitter has recently revealed of a new feature for automated accounts to self-identify as “good bots” on the platform.
Twitter “good bots” label
As you can see, the label is a bot (duh) and with it, it helps users to differentiate automated from human-run accounts. The feature was launched as an experiment back in September 2021 and it seems that it’s now expanding globally.
All automated accounts will now have the option to add a new label to their account Profile. The label will give people on Twitter additional information about the bot and its purpose to help them decide which accounts to follow, engage with, and trust.

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#GoodBots help people apprised of useful, entertaining, and relevant information, ranging from fun emoji mashups to breaking news.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Some bots are definitely ‘bad’ but not every single one. Let’s hope this can clear any bans on bots that are useful. Pretty sure there’s a lot of them out there.
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[Leaked] HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro To Come With Kirin 980

Every year, HUAWEI traditionally brings out their P-series and Mate-series to the market.  With the P20 being launched earlier in the year, it is expected that the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro will be coming with a Kirin 980 SoC.
HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro With Kirin 980?
According to reports, the upcoming Mate 20 Pro may be something similar to the Mate RS Porsche Design which was launched earlier this year.
It wil feature an 18:9 panel that you can see, doesn’t comes with a notch on top of it. This may well mean that HUAWEI have opted to implement an under-the-display fingerprint sensor, which the vivo X21 and vivo NEX brought in before. Despite the image leak, we have no exact idea on how the setup will be for the back of the device. It may or may not offer a secondary fingerprint scanner on the rear.

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The phone is expected to come with HUAWEI’s upcoming Kirin 980 SoC, despite it not being officially announced. We should expect to see it at the annual IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany. It may also feature a triple camera module, where it is reported that it will be featuring a 42MP triple camera setup.
It won’t be surprising if HUAWEI’s new GPU Turbo to be implemented in the new phone, which will boost the performance of the GPU and will reduce the power consumption of the battery.
While all this information is yet to be officially confirmed, we’ll know more soon as the launch of the device comes closer and closer. So till then, stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Although it’s just a leak, I am kind of relieved that we are moving away from the ‘notch’ niche. It’s like a breath of fresh air. What do you think of the leak and how much do you think the new Mate 20 will be priced at? Let us know in the comment section down below.
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MSI Teams Up With ESL One In Bringing MGA

MSI Gaming Arena, or MGA, is a global eSports tournament and is kicking off their regional qualifier beginning from the 21st of July where the best teams will compete in the ESL One grand finals in September.
MGA ESL One
Four top teams from North America, Europe, APAC and CIS will show their best skills in CS:GO to fight over the prize pool of US$60,000 and of course, the grand trophy.
The first qualifier will take place on the July 21st, followed by July 28th for the 2nd qualifier. A last chance qualifier takes place on the 4th of August. A week afterwards, the regional Playoffs starts on August 11. Last but not least, the Grand Finals in September, where the top 4 teams from the regions mentioned will battle it out for the grand prize.

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Pokdepinion: Too bad Asia is not included on the list. Pretty sure we’ve got some pretty good talent over here.
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CD Projekt RED Admits Of Not Paying Enough Attention To Cyberpunk 2077 On Last-Gen Consoles

It’s no secret that Cyberpunk 2077 is having multiple problems at launch, particularly on last-gen consoles. Many gamers on PS4 and Xbox One have complained of gameplay experience littered with bugs, game crashes, intense texture issues and many more. Now, developers CD Projekt RED have released a statement addressing the issue.
CD Projekt RED admits their mistakes with Cyberpunk 2077

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In the statement, CD Projekt RED offered their apologies for not showcasing gameplay on base last-gen consoles before the game’s premiere. They then admitted that they had not given enough attention to Cyberpunk 2077’s performance on last gen consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One.

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CD Projekt RED also stated that there would be updates coming to fix the game’s issues with the first round of updates already released. The next update will be coming within the week while two more major patches will be coming in January and February next year.
They assured that the updates should fix Cyberpunk 2077’s more noteworthy problems experienced on last-gen consoles. They also noted that while the updates won’t make the game look like it does on high-end PCs, the experience will be closer to it than it is now.

Furthermore, they mentioned that PS4 and Xbox One owners who purchased the game digitally can proceed to refund their games through their respective system’s refund system if they choose not to wait for updates. For physical game owners, they can refund their games at stores where the games were originally bought. Lastly, gamers can contact CD Projekt RED directly until 21 December via their refund support email right here.
Pokdepinion: Good on CD Projekt RED for admitting their mistakes and trying to rectify their mistakes as soon as possible. Personally, I have yet to encounter any game-breaking issues on my copy of Cyberpunk 2077 but I do know people who personally experienced game crashes and other issues on their PS4s. ALSO, if you haven’t, you can try and win yourself a copy of Cyberpunk 2077 on our giveaway right here.
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ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED is the ultimate content creator laptop you never knew you needed

The ASUS ProArt series of laptops are definitely the top-of-the-line creator laptops from the Taiwanese brand, and they have just gotten an update that makes them all the more enticing to content creators who need to work on the go. The latest ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED and ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED both offer the choice of the latest AMD and 11th Gen Intel CPUs, which are paired up with NVIDIA RTX or GeForce RTX 30 series graphics for some serious horsepower.
PANTONE Validated AND Calman Verified 16″ 4K OLED Displays

As you would expect from the flagship creator laptops, the ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED and Studiobook 16 OLED are equipped with some groundbreaking displays. The panels here are 16″ 4K OLED HDR 16:10 ones, going up to 550 nits and are capable of displaying 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut. The ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED and Studiobook 16 OLED tout ASUS’ first displays to be both PANTONE Validated and Calman Verified, with a factory-calibrated Delta E < 2, while also getting the VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black accreditation.

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ASUS Dial for the Ultimate Intuitiveness

Content creators who have worked on the go have probably found that the keyboard and trackpad just doesn’t cut it. ASUS has actually improved the trackpad on the newest ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED and ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED, with dedicated clickers and also the middle button, allowing creators to be able to use apps that need the scroll wheel click for certain actions, without having to whip out a mouse. On top of that, there’s the innovative ASUS Dial that’s a physical rotary control for intuitive interaction with creative apps.

ASUS has worked with Adobe to add support for ASUS Dial in Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and After Effects. The ASUS Dial is also customizable via the ProArt Creator Hub, which supports other adjustments and settings too. If you are a developer looking to integrate native ASUS Dial functionality into your software, you can also email [email protected] for further details.
Workstation-grade Hardware

While the previous batch of ASUS ProArt Studiobooks that made it to Malaysia were powered by Intel processors exclusively, this time ASUS is offering a choice of Intel or AMD processors for both the ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED and ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED. The ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED can be equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5000H series processor and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 graphics, or a 3rd Gen Intel Xeon workstation processor with the RTX A5000 graphics.

Meanwhile the ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED gets a choice of AMD Ryzen 5000H series with up to the GeForce RTX 3070, or the 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processors with the GeForce RTX 3060. The ASUS IceCool Pro cooling system shared by both laptops is capable of cooling a total of 140W, which lets the system take advantage of Dynamic Boost to balance the power between the CPU and GPU to tackle any task you throw at it. Six heatpipes, four heatsinks and two fans ensure that heat is efficiently wicked away at below 40dBA in Normal mode to let you concentrate on your job.

Both laptops come with two ultra-fast PCIe SSD slots, up to 64GB DDR4-3200 RAM as well as high-speed connectivity like Thunderbolt 4 on the Intel-powered versions USB 4.0 Gen 3 on the AMD-powered ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED, as well as a SD Express 7.0 card reader for blistering fast transfers from your storage devices.
ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED and ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED Specs

ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED (H5600)
ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED H7600)
ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (W5600)
ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 OLED (W7600)

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, 6C/12T @ up to 4.2GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 7nm
Intel Core i7-11800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
Intel Core i9-11900H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.9GHz, 10nm SuperFin
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz, 7nm
or
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 7nm
Intel Core i7-11800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 10nm SuperFin
or
Intel Xeon W-11955M, 8C/16T @ up to 5.0GHz

RAM
Up to 32GB DDR4-3200 (2 x SO-DIMM)
Upgradeable to 64GB DDR4
Up to 64GB DDR4-3200 (2 x SO-DIMM)
Up to 32GB DDR4-3200 (2 x SO-DIMM)
Upgradeable to 64GB DDR4
Up to 64GB DDR4 ECC (2 x SO-DIMM)

Graphics
AMD Radeon Vega 7 Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6, 80W TGP (95W with Dynamic Boost)
or
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6, 90W TGP (105W with Dynamic Boost)
or
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDRR6, 90W TGP (110W with Dynamic Boost)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDRR6, 90W TGP (110W with Dynamic Boost)
AMD Radeon Vega 7 Graphics
NVIDIA RTX A2000 Laptop GPU 4GB GDDR6, 80W TGP (95W with Dynamic Boost)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NVIDIA RTX A3000 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6, 90W TGP (105W with Dynamic Boost)
or
NVIDIA RTX A5000 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6, 90W TGP (110W with Dynamic Boost)

Storage
Up to 2 x 2TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD (RAID 0)
Up to 2 x 2TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD (RAID 0)
or
Up to 1 x 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD
Up to 2 x 2TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD (RAID 0)
Up to 2 x 2TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD (RAID 0)
or
Up to 1 x 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD

Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 10Gbps
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x SD Express 7.0 card reader
1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
1 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 10Gbps
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x SD Express 7.0 card reader
1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
2 x USB 4.0 Gen 3 (Type-C), 20Gbps
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 10Gbps
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x SD Express 7.0 card reader
1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
1 x Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 10Gbps
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x SD Express 7.0 card reader
1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet

Display
16″ WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 16:10 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 2.1
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB-C
16″ WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 16:10 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 2.1
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB-C
16″ WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 16:10 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 2.1
4 x DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB-C
16″ WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 16:10 OLED display
400 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 2.1
3 x DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB-C

Power
90WHrs 4-cell Li-ion battery
240W power adapter

Dimensions
362 x 264 x 21.4 mm

Weight
2.4kg

The ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 (H5600) and ASUS ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 (W5600/W7600) can also be configured with WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS panels that are capable of 100% DCI-P3 and are also Pantone Validated. Local availability and pricing is currently still unknown, but we will be definitely updating as soon as we find out about them.
Pokdepinion: I wonder if these will cost as much as the ProArt StudioBook One we reviewed previously…
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EZdiscount App Officially Launched  — Offers Discounts And More For Taobao And Tmall

With online shopping growing ever more popular these days, NEXTSIGHT EC has officially launchthe EZdiscount app here in the country.
EZdiscount app launched in Malaysia
The app is the first Tmall and Taobao discount and rebate shopping platform, catered for Malaysia.
It is a platform with large quantities of discount vouchers, rebates as well as cashbacks. Originally from Alibaba background, users of the app can get more rewards the more they shop.

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By using the EZdiscount app, you can purchase items at cheaper prices when compared to Taobao and Tmall’s promotional prices. You can also earn commissions and rewards simply by sharing the discount vouchers in your social medias, where you can get up to 90% of commission.
Pokdepinion: There’s only one problem that I see here, the language. Unless they update it to be available in English, there’s going to be issues there….or you can simply ask for a friend to translate it for you.
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You Can Now Pay to Unlock Everything in Resident Evil 2 Remake

The new Resident Evil 2 remake had a surprising amount of additional content for players to unlock instead of just playing through the usual Leon and Claire campaigns. Just like the original release, some of the things you can unlock are very tough to do so.
Now, Capcom has a way to alleviate that difficulty… by paying with your hard-earned cash.

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Resident Evil 2’s latest DLC is called the All In-Game Rewards Unlock DLC and, well, it does exactly what it sounds like it’d do. If you purchase this DLC for the retail value of $4.99, you’ll be able to immediately unlock all additional content that is available in Resident Evil 2.
For a better idea of what is included, you’ll have access to both The 4th Survivor and The Tofu Survivor game modes, which you typically can only unlock after beating both A/B playthroughs of RE2. You’ll also gain a slew of new weapons like the unbreakable combat knife, infinite ammo versions of the SMG, handgun, minigun, and rocket launcher. Plus all costumes, models, and concept art that you can find in the extras section of the game will also be unlocked.
If you’d like to unlock all of this without having to do it by standard means, then have at it. Resident Evil 2 remake is currently available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Pokdepinion: Well, now you can literally pay to unlock everything. Where’s the fun in that? Just play the game like usual and save your hard-earned cash folks.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip2 To Have IP Rating for Water Resistance

It’s very exciting to see foldable smartphones, especially to break away from the monotony of the same smartphone form factor we’ve had for several years now. However, durability is a big issue and is a big trade-off coming from your standard device. Starting this year, foldables are going to see a huge leap forward as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip 2 is expected to have an IP rating for water and dust resistance.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip2 IP Rating for Dust and Water Resistance

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New reports have surfaced which indicated that both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip2 will have an IP rating for dust and water resistance. Unfortunately, there is no word on exactly what rating both foldable smartphones will get but it’s still good news nonetheless.
For those of you who aren’t aware, IP (Ingress Protection) rating is given to devices to indicate how resistant it is to liquid and debris ingress. As an example, IP67 means that the device is fully protected against dust and full water submersion for up to 30 minutes with a depth of 1 meter.
At the moment, it’s not expected to be as durable as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with its IP68 rating. Given the fragile nature of foldable smartphones however, it’s a massive upgrade compared to anything we’ve had before. This makes it more attractive for consumers to shell out their hard-earned cash on the devices, especially given how pricey it can get compared to the standard smartphone.
For now, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip2 is expected to launch sometime in the second half of 2021. Online rumours suggest that we may see it as early as July 2021 but until we get an official confirmation, we’ll just have to wait and see. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Looks like foldables are becoming increasingly attractive. While I do expect to see S Pen support, I’m still hoping to see a dedicated slot for it or at least a similarly ingenious way of storing it. I would rather not have it add to the bulk of the device if at all possible.
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The ASUS ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition Looks Pretty Sick

Following the launch of the 6D and Batman Edition, ASUS has officially announced the arrival of the ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition, and it looks pretty sick.
ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition

The ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition is the result of a collaboration between Taiwanese giant ASUS and gaming empire Blizzard. It’s essentially a high end ROG Phone 6 decorated with Diablo Immortal visuals for a rather unique and menacing look.
It will not be following the specification of the 6D, meaning that this will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Apart from that, it comes with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, stereo speakers, and the signature AirTrigger 6. The missing element here will be the tiny display on the rear.

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Clad in Hellfire Red, the ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition has a semi-matte finish on the rear which gives a special flame effect when viewed at different angles. You also get the Diablo Immortal logo that glows in glorious RGB lighting next to the demon itself. Then, we have the Immortality Ejector Pin, a Fahir’s Light UV torch, and a Diablo-themed protective case. These are packaged together inside a Worldstone box clad in blood red.
Everything else is the same, even the content inside the box such as the 65W charger. No AeroActive Cooler 6 will be included so if you want that, you will have to pay extra for it. As for the retail price, it will be set at USD $1,299 and is available now on the official ASUS online store. No word yet on pricing and availability in Malaysia so stay tuned for further updates.
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Pokdepinion: It looks nice but you can get the highest end ROG Phone 6 for cheaper. I guess you’re gonna have to really like the game if you want to get this one.
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Xiaomi 12 Lite Specifications Leak Shows A Healthy Upgrade

After releasing a good number of entries in their latest flagship family series, we have now learned about another one, the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Lite. Here’s what we know thus far.
Xiaomi 12 Lite Specifications Leaked
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The Xiaomi 12 Lite is the successor to last year’s Mi 11 Lite. It features a similar design to the original Xiaomi 12 smartphone, with a curved 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. The refresh rate has seen a jump from 90Hz to 120Hz.

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As for power, we are seeing minor improvements from 4,250mAh battery with 33W fast charging to 4,500mAh batter with 67W fast charging. Other parts are essentially similar to last year’s Lite mode as it features the Snapdragon 778G SoC with 6 to 8GBs of RAM, 128GB to 256GB of internal storage, a 64MP primary camera with OIS, 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP macro camera.
It’s worth noting that the fingerprint scanner will now be the under-display type rather than being palced on the side, though we’re not so sure if it would necessarily be classified as an upgrade. The selfie camera has seen a slight downgrade from a 20MP sensor to a 16MP sensor.
For now, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to launch with Android 12 using the MIUI 13 skin. Nothing has been officially confirmed yet so we will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I believe the upgrades are healthy enough to be considered a proper upgrade, though I wouldn’t upgrade to this if I was already using last year’s model. One thing that will decide its success would be the price, which I’m personally curious about.
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M4G Is Opening 2nd Batch PS5 Online Pre-Orders This Weekend

I’m sure many of you are aware of the announcement yesterday in regards to the 2nd batch of PS5 pre-orders. Sony Malaysia announced yesterday via Facebook that the 2nd batch of pre-orders for the PS5 is officially open starting from 8 January which is today. However, many have raised their concerns over the fact that the pre-orders needed to be made physically at their Sony Stores in KLCC and The Curve.

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Now, MaxLink4Gamers or better known as M4G have also begun opening a new batch of pre-orders for Sony’s new console. The pre-orders will be done purely online through their official store on Shopee as well as their own online store.

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As mentioned in their post above, M4G will not be offering any walk-in pre-orders and instead, pre-orders will be done on their Shopee store on 9 January at 12 AM and on the M4G online store on 10 January at 12 AM.
The PlayStation 5 consoles retail for RM2,299 for the Standard Edition with the UHD Blu-ray disc drive and RM1,869 for the Digital Edition. M4G did not disclose how many PS5 consoles will be available during the pre-order period so you might have to be quick to get a unit for yourself.
Pokdepinion: Hope your mouse clicking game is strong my fellow gamers because this is gonna go super, super fast.
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Intel Core i9-12900K is 26% faster than the Ryzen 9 5950X in leaks

The upcoming 12th Gen Intel Core Alder Lake-S processors from Intel will be quite interesting. They will not only be the first 10nm SuperFin desktop processors, but they will also tout a new hybrid big.LITTLE layout, as well as new Golden Cove and Gracemont cores. And it seems that it will also be really fast, with leaks pointing towards the flagship Core i9-12900K outperforming the Ryzen 9 5950X in Cinebench R20.

12900KS QS Non-OC
In water cooler.
Cinebench R20.
ST: >810
MT: >11600
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As usual, take all leaks with a pinch of salt. Considering that the Core i9-12900K is slated to arrive with eight “performance” Golden Cove cores and eight “efficiency” Gracemont cores, the fact that it is able to outperform the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X in not only the single-core portion of Cinebench, but also the multi-core portion, is very exciting. The leaked scores of the stock Core i9-12900K indicates that it is 26% faster in single-core, and about 12% faster in multi-core.

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Compared against the Intel Core i9-11900K, we are also seeing 25% faster single-core and nearly double the multi-core performance. It seems that Golden Cove is a really impressive core architecture, but of course, we are only comparing them against current-gen parts. We don’t know how much AMD will be able to gain with Zen 4, so the decision to go with Intel or AMD for your next upgrade isn’t that clear cut yet.

In any case, it seems that Intel will be able to get back on the saddle with the 12th Gen Intel Core series, after being stuck on the same 14nm for the 11th Gen Intel Core parts. Aside from these powerful cores, Alder Lake-S is also expected to support DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0. Slated to launch in September, Intel will allegedly be the first to bring both DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 to the desktop platform.
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Pokdepinion: I am kinda drooling at the idea of just how fast will 18 Golden Cove cores go in a HEDT-class processor…
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Redmi To Premier MediaTek’s Helio G90 Series Gaming Chipset

MediaTek has announced their new Helio G90 series, catered specially for gaming smartphones, where it comes with their own HyperEngine technology that tackles network delay, control, picture quality, as well as load control.
Adding to the news, it seems that Xiaomi’s Redmi line will premier the Helio G90 chipset to international markets. The general manager of Redmi, Lu Weibing, has said that with the rise of esports and the growing interest in mobile games, gamers require higher performance for their smartphones.
The flagship chip in the series, the Helio G90T, is the world’s first SoC to obtain TÜV Rheinland mobile game experience certification, and it offers a 90Hz capability as well a 64MP camera to be utilized.

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Coming in two ARM Cortex-A76 and six Cortex-A55 cores, its ARM Mali G76 ic clocked up to 800Mhz and it offers support of up to 10GB of LPDDR4X RAM.
Despite the news, it is yet to be confirmed of what Redmi smartphone that will be introduced with the brand new chipset. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for more details on them.
Pokdepinion: I can’t say that much right now as we’ve yet to test them out, but it really does seem interesting. The major question now is, how’s the pricing going to be like?
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Samsung Galaxy A30 Review – Leaves You Wanting More

Samsung Galaxy A30 Review
Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy A30
Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy A30 smartphone.

In the box, you are expected to receive a number of items. Nothing out of the usual, just your standard stuff:

The Samsung Galaxy A30 smartphone
Clear TPU case
Charger
USB-C cable
Handsfree kit
SIM Tray Ejector Pin
User Guide and Warranty Info

Appearance

When you first look at the Samsung Galaxy A30 smartphone, there’s a chance that you might think that we went back to the past. It resembles the Samsung Galaxy S3 sans the buttons and bezels. You get a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U display with 84.9% screen-to-body ratio on this device, which is a fair size in this day and age. You’ll only notice the bezel on the bottom part of the phone, giving it a bit of dark chin. You do get the dewdrop notch here, which is always better than those thick notches when it first became a thing in my opinion.

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On the back of the smartphone, you can see the dual-camera setup on the top-left side, a fingerprint scanner closer to the centre, and the Samsung logo right below that. As you can, this is the white colour option, and the build is mostly plastic. It does feel very cheap but for the price point that it’s being offered, I can understand why corners were cut here. I’m just glad they put the fingerprint scanner in a position that would be natural for the hand when holding it, instead of having it on the front.

At the top of the device, you only have a microphone hole. On the bottom however, you get a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-C port, another microphone hole, and a speaker grille.

On the left side, you have the SIM Card/ microSD tray where it resides in solitude. For those of you who are wondering, this does have true DualSIM capabilities, so you don’t have to choose between having expandable memory or a secondary SIM card installed. On the right side, you have the volume rocker and the power button.
There’s nothing much to shout about for the Samsung Galaxy A30. It’s a smartphone with a simple design, noticeable cheap plastic build, and has a near bezel-less display. What I do like about this is that it’s not a fingerprint magnet, and you can easily grip it with one hand as it’s nowhere close to being slippery. If aesthetics and solid build quality is what you’re going for, you will need to look elsewhere.
Samsung Galaxy A30 Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Exynos 7904 Octa (2 x Cortex-A73 @ 1.8 GHz, 6 x Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 GHz), 14nm FinFET

GPU:
Mali-G71 MP2

RAM:
4GB RAM

Display:
6.4″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) Infinity-U Super AMOLED Display, 85.1% Screen-to-Body Ratio, 19:5:9 ratio, 403PPI

Storage:
64GB

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
16MP f/1.7, PDAF + 5MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle camera, LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Full HD recording @ 30 FPS
Front Camera
16MP 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 74.5 x 7.7 mm

The device is very similar to another affordable Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy M20. If you want to check out the review for that one, click right here.
Performance
Antutu v2 Benchmark Score.
I’m sure after looking at the specifications, many of you are wondering how an Exynos 7904 chipset performs. In Antutu v2, it does perform better than the Mediatek Helio P20 and P22 chipsets, and it performs around the Snapdragon 632 chipset. It seems to lag behind the Snapdragon 636 by a noticeable margin. What’s interesting here is that it performs noticeably slower than the similar spec Galaxy M20 with the same chipset.
Geekbench Score.
In Geekbench, the difference between the Samsung Galaxy A30 and the M20 is minimal and can be easily chalked up to being the same performance level. It’s interesting that it has the best single core performance by far, but the multi-core performance is essentially on par with the Snapdragon 625 devices.
3DMark Benchmark Score.
In 3DMark, it lags behind the Snapdragon 636, 660, and the Helio P70 by a noticeable amount. It does seem to be on par with the Snapdragon 625 however, which is still pretty okay given its price point.
PCMark Benchmark Score.
In PCMark’s Work 2.0 which is a real world use synthetic benchmark, it’s far from the best but not too bad at least. In this particular case, you can opt for similar priced devices that would be able to provide better performance for non-gaming use.
PCMark Work 2.0 Battery Life Benchmark.
In the battery endurance test for the same Work 2.0 benchmark, the Samsung Galaxy A30 did pretty well. This shouldn’t be a surprise thanks to its energy-efficient chipset and the sizeable 4,000 mAh battery capacity. It’s interesting that it’s very similar to the Realme 3, which has a slightly bigger battery capacity.
As for real world use, I tend to charge this device once every two days with comfortable moderate use. This is just me using social media apps, with some calls, and constantly messaging people on Whatsapp and Telegram. Of course, the battery life will be heavily affected for resource-intensive tasks like gaming. However, I can easily say that you can expect at least a full day of battery life, two days if you’re not doing anything heavy.
User Experience

The Samsung Galaxy A30 has a Super AMOLED Infinity-U display. What you’ll be getting is essentially a large display with vibrant colours, minimal bezels with the most noticeable bit being on the chin, and a dewdrop notch. The colours are definitely great but the brightness can be a bit finicky on auto. For most parts, you should have no trouble using it even when you’re outside on a bright sunny day. While the notch itself is dependent on the users’ taste, I personally find this way better than having a large notch anyway, so it gets a pass from me.

Despite the large display size, it’s very easy and comfortable to use with one hand. It may be 6.4-inches but keep in mind that it’s longer than it is wide with a 19:5:9 aspect ratio. While the plastic body does feel cheap, it’s very easy to grip and fingerprints won’t be prominent unless your hands are really dirty.
True Dual SIM capabilities
For those of you who are wondering about its Dual SIM capabilities, I assure you that this one does have true Dual SIM capabilities and it’s not those hybrid ones. Meaning here that the secondary SIM card slot and the microSD slot are separate, so you can have both without issues.

In terms of security, you can lock your devices using your standard PIN or password. For ease of usage however, you can opt for the fingerprint scanner or use face recognition. The fingerprint scanner is situated right above the Samsung logo, in a natural position for your index finger on both hands, and it works almost instantaneously. The face recognition works well enough but it does have a bit of trouble when the environment is a little dark. I’d personally stick to using fingerprint for a more consistent experience.

In the audio department, there’s much to shout about for the Samsung Galaxy A30 smartphone. After all, you’re only getting a single, bottom-firing speaker which is right beside the USB-C port. It’s rather soft even at maximum volume, and it sounds rather hollow in my opinion. Would be great if the earpiece doubled as a front-firing speaker but this is a budget smartphone after all so it’s as we expected.
Android 9.0 Pie with One UI
The Samsung Galaxy A30 is running Android 9.0 Pie with the One UI on top of it. It gives the device a rather clean look and is generally easy to navigate through everything. Not gonna lie, it kind of feels like an assisted version of Android due to its simplicity but that’s not actually a bad thing. It does make me feel like this geared towards older people who just wants a smartphone and nothing more in this day and age.
Camera
Camera UI in stock camera app
The Camera UI in the Samsung Galaxy A30 is pretty simple to navigate through. You have your standard Photo, Video, Pro, Live Focus, and Panorama modes. You can customize even further with the options listed in the top part of the UI.
Keep in mind that this one does come with two rear cameras; your standard 16MP f/1.7 wide angle camera, and the 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle camera. You can easily switch out between the two by tapping on the “tree icon” situated right above the shooting modes. Two trees is the standard camera while the three trees represent the ultra-wide angle camera. It’s very user-friendly and shouldn’t be troublesome to use for virtually any user out there.

As for the camera quality, it’s not bad but it’s far from being impressive. It’s essentially on-par with a lot of mid-range smartphone cameras these days. With good lighting, you can get surprisingly good results but even then, it seems like the camera is trying to overcompensate for the lighting. When it’s dark, the quality becomes atrocious. Sure, you can still get some decent shots with Pro mode but that’s only if you have the luxury of time to plan your shots carefully.
The quality noticeably drops when you switch to the ultra-wide angle camera, making it almost useless for the most occasions. The selfie camera could definitely use some improvements as my face appears to be too white when the lighting is okay, and suffers a lot in low-light.
Samsung Galaxy A30 Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A30 is an affordable offering by the company, but it does leave me wanting more out of it. It would make a great option as a secondary device or for those who just need to do the simplest of tasks on their smartphones. Simple web browsing, social media, calls and texts. The battery life and the display would make it a viable choice if you’re not doing anything intensive.
For RM799, there are better options out there within the price range, more so if you’re willing to shell out a bit of extra cash. Especially when there’s a smartphone with similar specs and price (Galaxy M20), it can leave people feeling confused between the two. If you’re really tight on budget, it’s an okay purchase but personally, would recommend saving up a bit more for an overall better experience.
With that, I award the Samsung Galaxy A30 with our Bronze Pokdeward.

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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo (UX581) Review — a multitasker’s wet dream

ASUS isn’t new to the whole dual-screen laptop concept. They showcased the ASUS Precog concept which sport two whole displays, before introducing the production ASUS ZenBook Pro last year with a ScreenPad which turns the touchpad into a secondary screen. This year’s the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo which was announced at Computex 2019 takes it a step further with the ScreenPad+ which is much more expansive, along with almost every recent innovation we have seen in ASUS’ lineup. Do note that we are looking at the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo (UX581) today, which is the 15.6″ variant and not the 14″ ZenBook Pro Duo (UX481).
Unboxing

The packaging inside is a beautiful deep blue, to ASUS for some reason decided that the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo should not be housed in the same box as its power adapter. Of course, they do share the same outer cardboard box, but inside, they are separate.

ASUS used a nifty elevating design for the box. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo gets lifted out of the box slightly as you open the lid, making it easier for you to take it out. The power brick gets its own box which touts a magnetic lid, no less.

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The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo comes with quite the spread, even packing an ASUS Pen right in the box so you can make full use of the ScreenPad+ and main touch display, both of which support active stylus input. There’s also a palm rest, just in case you want to use with more comfort/style. The power brick here is a 230W one, plenty of juice to feed the GeForce RTX 2060 and Core i7 9750H in the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo.
Just… beautiful.

Constructed of aluminium and only aluminium, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo is a real beauty. It’s a marvel to look at. The lid here sports a spun-metal finish, with the logo offset for a change of pace from ASUS’ older designs which featured a centered ASUS emblem with the concentric circles around it. Nonetheless, still very beautiful, if not more.

Over on the bottom ASUS continues doling out the opulence. The large slab of grippy material here sports a leather texture, just so that it feels better when you carry it by hand. There are also plenty of vents visible here. Looks promising to tame the beastly hardware under the hood here.

Speaking of vents, there are some here on the sides, something which isn’t all that common on laptops intended for the creative crowd. ASUS has pretty smartly designed the vents, with the right one further towards the back to avoid blowing hot air onto your right hand holding a mouse, while the left one is a bit nearer the front end, because lefties aren’t real. The finishing here is also a spectacle to behold, with bright brushed metal contrasting with the darker blue of the lid and inner panels. Oh and there’s a sprinkle of ports, nothing too fancy.

And this here is the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo opened up with both screens fired up. The main 15.6″ display sports a mind-blowingly sharp and vivid 4K OLED panel Instead of cramming a tiny display into the touchpad area, the new Screenpad+ now takes up the whole area above the keyboard. Imagine a ROG Zephyrus, but instead of a large intake up there, it’s a huge 14″ that’s more than three times as wide as it is tall. More on that later though. As you can see, the touchpad also doubles as a numpad, or what ASUS calls their NumberPad, giving you the option to quickly key in numbers. Last but not least, the palm rest which makes the typing experience more ergonomic.
Specifications
CPUIntel Core i7 9750H @ 2.6 GHz (up to 4.5 GHz Boost), 6C/12T, 14nm FinFETRAM32GB DDR4 2666 MHz on-boardGPUIntel UHD Graphics 630NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDRR6Storage1TB Samsung PM981 M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSDSoftwareMicrosoft Windows 10 ProMyASUSASUS Sonic MasterASUS SplendidConnectivityIntel WiFi 6 AX200 (WiFi 802.11ax 2.4 Gbps)Bluetooth 5.01 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3 40 Gbps)2 x USB 3.1 (10 Gbps)DisplayPrimary: 15.6″ 4K (3840×2160) Samsung SDCA029 OLED panel, PANTONE-Validated, touch-enabledASUS ScreenPad+: 14″ 4K (3840×1100) BOE BOE085F IPS panel, touch-enabled1 x HDMI 2.0 ([email protected])Audio2 x speakers, Harman Kardon certified, smart ampASUS Sonic Master Premium 1 x 3.5mm combo jack Power230W power adapter71 WHr 8-cell Li-Po batteryDimensions359 x 246 x 24 mmWeight2.5 kg
It’s worth mentioning that the 32GB RAM is soldered onto the motherboard, which closes off all avenues of upgrading the memory on the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo. Then again, there are few cases where you need more than 32GB RAM in a laptop.
Performance
As you might expect from all the beefy hardware in this baby here, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo blazes through all our benchmarks.

First up, storage performance. We see excellent results here, thanks to a speedy Samsung PM981 PCIe SSD. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this drive, it’s similar to the Samsung 970 EVO, with the only distinction being that this drive is not marketed to end users directly.

CPU performance is on the lower end of the spectrum though, with it offering rather abysmal multi-core performance. When observed more closely, the CPU only runs at around 3.0 GHz in Cinebench R15’s multi-core test, which is the reason behind these scores. Temperatures clock in at around 96°C, something you do not want to see.
Superposition: 46673DMark Time Spy: 56543D Mark Port Royal: 3162
GPU performance also suffers, with the GPU easily hitting 83°C. It scores among the lowest when compared against the other GeForce RTX 2060-powered laptops, which is very disappointing.
Mind you, these are intakes, not vents.
The poor thermals could be attributed to the fancy new cooling system. Instead of just bottom intakes, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo takes in fresh air from between the screen as well. The exhausts are on the sides, and it seems like the fans are somewhat underpowered. While there’s a Turbo fan button above the touchpad, even at full tilt the noise is nearly unnoticeable.
Battery life is also not the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo strong suit. Just 30 minutes of YouTube sucked up 13% of the battery, which means you will be enjoy just short of 4 hours of just YouTube before the battery gives up the ghost. The beefy hardware definitely has its drawbacks.
User Experience
Firing up the laptop for the first time, you get the option to use the IR facial recognition with Windows Hello, or just the regular password/PIN entry security. The IR facial recognition, while nifty, still isn’t nearly as consistent as a good ol’ fingerprint scanner. I truly wish ASUS kept the fingerprint scanner around.
Two displays for the win!
Just like the ASUS ZenBook Pro 15, you really won’t know you needed a secondary display until you tried it out. Sure, many of us have used multiple monitor setups, but to have two on one laptop? Rare. To have a 15.6″ OLED panel and a 14″ IPS panel? Unprecedented.

The main display here is a 4K OLED panel. It reaches well into edges of the body. The screen comes pre-calibrated from the factory and also sports PANTONE Validation and 100% DCI-P3 gamut coverage. We will be putting that to the test.
ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo >100% sRGBASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 99.5% DCI-P3
Amazing gamut coverage, and there’s 177% sRGB gamut volume and 125.4% DCI-P3 gamut volume. And then there’s an infinite contrast ratio, with zero luminance when displaying blacks, typical of OLED panels. When turned all the way up, the display goes up to a bright 400 cd/m2. In layman terms, this is one hell of a screen.

The secondary display is an IPS panel with a matte glass cover which does remove some of the glare you get under adverse lighting conditions, but it also takes away some of the sharpness of that beautiful 4K panel under it. The matte surface also helps with writing on it with a stylus, like the bundled ASUS Pen.
ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo ScreenPad+ 92.2% sRGBASUS ZenBook Pro Duo ScreenPad+ 65.5% DCI-P3
It’s not nearly as good as the main display, with a much more limited color coverage, although the 92.2% sRGB coverage is still very respectable even when compared against other laptops’ main displays.

For sound, you get stereo downward-firing speakers, which are Harman Kardon certified. They sound okay, not bad, but not great either. I wouldn’t mind watching whole movies on these speakers, but they do lack the oomph I seek in music. Of course, there’s still a headphone jack if you want to have better quality audio.
Limited I/O… But it’s OK

Due to the design of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo, a lot of space on the sides is used up for the cooling vents instead of I/O. ASUS had to sacrifice on the number of USB ports available on the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo. With just two USB-A ports and one USB-C port, it’s quite abysmal for a 15.6″ laptop. However they are really speedy ports, with the two USB-A ports being USB 3.1 (10 Gbps) ones, offering double the speed of regular USB 3.0 ports. Meanwhile, the USB-C port supports Thunderbolt 3, which lets you connect a myriad of peripherals, including stuff like an external GPU. It’s almost forgivable, almost.
So many input methods!

In contrast to the I/O, you get more than the usual number of input methods with the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo. Aside from the usual keyboard and trackpad, you also get touch and stylus input, on both the displays, mind you. If that’s not enough, the trackpad morphs into a numpad. ASUS calls this NumberPad. Absolutely creative naming, I know. Unlike the initial iteration of it which was somewhat clunky, you can now use it as a regular trackpad even when the numpad is showing. It’s still not perfect, especially if you are doing taps or small movements, but hey, it’s vastly better than what was before.
 There’s actually another method of input: Alexa. But not in our region. ASUS designed the palm rest with a little clear window just so that the light on the edge of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo can shine through, but alas, we don’t have Alexa here in Malaysia.

Speaking of the palm rest, it does serve its purpose, offering you a more comfortable place to rest your…palms on. With the position of the keyboard all the way down, it is somewhat necessary to improves ergonomics. However whether you will be carrying the palm rest with you when you bring the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo out is another matter altogether.
The keyboard itself is pretty comfortable to type on, with just the right amount of springiness and travel. Spacing is also just nice for most of the keys. The half-height arrow keys are not ideal, but you will quickly get used to it, like I did.
ScreenPad+ is a real plus!

While the first ScreenPad was a weird albeit interesting experiment by ASUS, the ScreenPad+ is here to pull its own weight. It’s also more than 3x the size of the original ScreenPad+, which helps. You can now open three apps concurrently on the secondary screen or split the lower screen into two. It is perfect for multitasking.

New to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo is the software implementation, which allow you to conveniently throw open windows up into the main screen from the ScreenPad+ or vice versa, expand the window to span both displays, or just add apps to a shortcut popup. Everything is a lot more functional on the ScreenPad+.

So what can you do with the ScreenPad+? An obvious usage scenario is to use the secondary display to play around with the timeline in video editing software like Premiere Pro. Another one would probably be to throw OBS and Discord onto the ScreenPad+, while you game on the primary display, as a streamer. The possibilities are pretty much endless, and it just depends on your creativity to make full use of it.

And as I mentioned, the ScreenPad+ also supports input from the ASUS Pen, which is a real godsend because of how much more convenient it is to draw on a surface that’s parallel to the desk, instead of on the main screen. I would say ASUS has finally successfully perfected the software and hardware formula to cram a secondary display into a laptop. Except for the fact that you can open a numpad on the ScreenPad+, despite the implementation of the NumberPad. Maybe someone at ASUS thought since you already have two screens in the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo, why not two numpads?

Another tiny issue I found with the current ScreenPad+ implementation is the inability to arrange the displays for a portrait orientation. You will see the ScreenPad+ insistent on being below the primary display, even though when put in portrait the screen isn’t under the primary display anymore. I don’t think this is a common use case anyways, so I guess this is more of a quirk than a major problem with the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo.
Conclusion
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo will set you back a cool RM12 999. A pretty big figure, I know. But let’s see how much you are getting for your money. A beautiful 4K OLED display, a secondary 4K display for the ScreenPad+, an immaculate aluminium chassis, beefy hardware under the hood, IR facial recognition, the ASUS Pen active stylus and a nifty touchpad that pulls double duty as a NumberPad. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo is probably the definitive mobile workstation, complete with two displays and desktop-class hardware. If you need more grunt, you can also opt for the variant with the Intel Core i9 9980HK priced at RM15 999, although we aren’t sure if you should go down that route.

Now, there are a few things I hope ASUS would improve in the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo. Cooling, would be my main concern. The current setup is astonishingly quiet even under heavy loads, but unfortunately the temperatures are a bit too high. The current layout also means less available space on the sides for ports. While the current setup offers fast USB 3.1 ports, more ports for stuff like peripherals would be welcome.

Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo for review.
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Dimensity 1100U might be the next chipset from MediaTek

I am not exactly how will MediaTek slot the Dimensity 1100U between the Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 1100, but hey, it is apparently going to be the next chipset from them. The “U” suffix should be a relatively minor refresh, offering a small upgrade from the Dimensity 1100.

As a member of the Dimensity family, one confirmed feature would be 5G support. Aside from that, it will depend on how MediaTek wants to slot the Dimensity 1100U between its existing SKUs. If we were to look at the Dimensity 800 and 800U, we see a faster CPU in the latter, but it also loses one GPU core.

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The Dimensity 1100 and Dimensity 1200 are only differentiated by their CPU cluster, with the Dimensity 1200 boasting a faster “prime” Cortex-A78 core clocked at 3.0GHz, which the Dimensity 1100 lacks.

The rumors also point to the Dimensity 1100U being a mid to low-end chipset, which is interesting considering the premium position of the other Dimensity 1000 series chipsets. It is also apparently set to be featured in devices at around the 1000 CNY (~RM653) mark, which is quite exciting, as it will undercut most Dimensity 1100 devices available in the market right now.
Pokdepinion: The Dimensity 1100 is pretty promising at its current price bracket, but if the Dimensity 1100U comes in at below RM700, it will be an absolute killer!
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Wins Best Smartphone At MWC’s Global Mobile Awards

Samsung has just announced that the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G was recently crowned the winner of the Best Smartphone category at the Global Mobile Awards during the recent Mobile World Congress 2021. The annual Global Mobile Awards recognise the hardware, software and services that drive innovation across the mobile industry worldwide.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Wins Best Smartphone At MWC

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G has won ‘Best Smartphone’ of the year at the awards ceremony on June 30th. The smartphone, which comes with a professional-grade camera system and a bright Intelligent Display, is ideal for customers who wish to capture beautiful, detailed images.

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It’s also the first smartphone in the S Series to feature the S Pen, allowing power users to get even more done. The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G showcases the absolute best of Samsung engineering, with all of these features packed into a sleek contour-cut design. You can check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G right here.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, which extended fan-favourite features of the flagship Galaxy S20 to even more customers, including the fantastic AI-powered camera and gorgeous Infinity-O 120Hz display, was also shortlisted in this category.
“We are honoured to have been recognised in such a competitive category at this year’s GLOMO awards. Samsung has a long, proud history of driving innovation, and we aim to deliver devices that meet the needs of our users now and in the future,” said Stephanie Choi, Senior Vice President & Head of Marketing, Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. “As the user needs continue to grow so varied and dynamic, we are committed to leading the journey in developing devices that are loved by users across the globe.”
For more information on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, you can head over to Samsung’s official website right here.
Pokdepinion: Congratulations Samsung and the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G for winning such a prestigious award!
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Xiaomi Mi 10 Series launched in Malaysia from RM2799

The Xiaomi Mi 10 series has been quite hotly anticipated here in Malaysia, and finally after a suspenseful wait, it is offered here in Malaysia. The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro’s pricing here in Malaysia is thankfully more similar to China’s rather than the EU’s, the latter which was really on the pricier side of things.

Speaking of the China pricing, Xiaomi sold over 1 million units of the Mi 10 series in China by 21st April, testament to the popularity of the device. Key highlights of the Xiaomi Mi 10 series include a beautiful curved 6.67″ AMOLED panel that offers a refresh rate of 90 Hz and color accuracy of △E <1.1.

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Symmetrical stereo speakers are also available on both the Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, a first for Xiaomi. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro gets slightly larger 1.2cc sound chambers versus the Mi 10’s 1.0cc, but you can be assured that both will offer an exceptional audio experience. There’s also an X-axis linear vibration motor for precise haptic feedback.

The Mi 10 Pro also touts a better camera setup, with it sharing quite a bit from their camera flagship, the Mi Note 10. Meanwhile the Xiaomi Mi 10 settles for a much more basic camera setup, which might be a bummer for some of those expecting the Mi 10 to offer a chart-topping camera as well. Befittingly, the Mi 10 Pro is now the third highest-scoring device on the DxOMark camera ranking and first on in the audio ranking.
Here’s a breakdown of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro’s specifications:
Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro Specs

Xiaomi Mi 10
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

CPU
Snapdragon 865
1 x Kryo 585 Gold @ 2.84 GHz + 3 x Kryo 585 Gold @ 2.42 GHz + 4 x Kryo 585 Silver @ 1.80 GHz

GPU
Adreno 650 @ 587 GHz

Memory
8GB LPDDR5

Storage
Up to 256GB UFS 3.0
256GB UFS 3.0

Display
6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 90 Hz refresh rate, 180 Hz touch response
100% DCI-P3 & sRGB gamut

Camera
108MP f/1.69, OIS, 7P lens
13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle
2MP f/2.4 macro camera
2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
8K video capture
108MP f/1.69, OIS, 8P
20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle
12MP f/2.0 portrait lens (2x zoom)
8MP f/2.0 telephoto camera, OIS, 10x hybrid optical zoom
8K video capture

Selfie camera
20MP f/2.3 selfie camera

Battery
4780 mAh
30W fast charging
30W wireless charging
10W reverse wireless charging
(bundled 30W charger)
4500 mAh Li-Po battery
50W fast charging
30W wireless charging
10W wireless charging
(bundled 65W charger)

Price
8GB+128GB: RM2799
8GB+256GB: RM2999
8GB+256GB: RM3899

For those excited to get their hands on Xiaomi’s first Snapdragon 865 smartphone, you can already pre-order them starting today until 30th April. Every pre-order of the Mi 10 will come with a free Mi Band 4 while pre-orders of the Mi 10 Pro will net you a pair of free Mi True Wireless Earphones. On 1st May, the Mi 10 series will be avaialble via the official Xiaomi Lazada Store as well as offline at authorized Mi Stores nationwide.
Mi 10 on the left, Mi 10 Pro on the right.
The Xiaomi Mi 10 will be available in Twilight Grey and Coral Green, and the more premium Mi 10 Pro will be available in Alpine White and Solstice Grey. If you need a recap of the Xiaomi Mi 10’s features revealed during its global launch, take a look at this video:

Pokdepinion: Xiaomi is definitely charting new waters with the Mi 10 series, both in terms of pricing and also feature set.
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Redmi Note 8 To Be Unveiled This August 29

While Redmi seems to be launching their own 70-inch TV at a special event in China, it appears that we might get an introduction to the new Redmi Note 8 as well as revealed by General Manager Lei Jun.

The news was revealed at Lei Jun’s own Weibo account, where he posted a teaser on the mentioned TV. He replied to a follower of his, who asked about whether they will be able to see the Redmi Note 8 as well. As you can see from Lei Jun’s reply, he gave a thumbs up and it all seems confirmed that we will get to witness the introduction of the smartphone at the event too.

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According to him, the Redmi Note 8 will feature a camera and battery upgrade as well as a higher screen-to-body ratio compared to its predecessor. Though the specifications and design of the new device is still unknown, we could possibly see it come with a 64MP shooter as well as packed with the new MediaTek gaming chipset, the Helio G90T.
In addition to that, there’s a possibility that we will also see the unveiling of the new Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A, which the series frequently comes along with the new Note series from the company.
Pokdepinion: I’m quite excited to see what they are bringing to the table this time around, seeing how a success the Redmi Note 7 was in Malaysia.
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Razer Claims World’s First 8000Hz Wireless Mouse With Viper Mini Signature Edition

The new firmware update cranks the polling rate to match the fastest wired options on the market.

Razer has announced a new firmware update for its limited-edition Viper Mini Signature Edition model that brings “world’s first” 8000Hz polling rate wirelessly – breaking the previous 4000Hz limit from its HyperPolling wireless dongle.

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For the uninitiated, the Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition is the brand’s lightest mouse to-date, with magnesium alloy construction that sheds weight down to just 49 grams, despite carrying a battery which often introduces a small weight penalty when compared to wired equivalents.
Razer says the update goes live on 24th of April – which should be live by the time you read this – if you happen to be one of the owners of this mouse, you can download the latest firmware here (click on Drivers & Downloads tab on the left pane).
Pokdepinion: While it’s nice to have wireless matching wired mice’s performance, I doubt going from 4000Hz to 8000Hz would be noticeable for most people anyway. Still, it’s free upgrade, so why not?
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Samsung Introduces New Galaxy A30s And Galaxy A50s Smartphones

Just recently the folks from Samsung unveiled their new Samsung Galaxy A50s and A30s, adding options to their budget lineup.

Coming in with three colors; Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, and Prism Crush Green. They will be available starting from the 21st of September 2019.

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As you might have guessed from the model name, the A30s is the lower end between the two, where it costs RM899. Meanwhile the Galaxy A50s can be purchased at RM1,299. The A50s comes with a triple camera setup that consists of a 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide, and 5MP depth sensor respectively. The

Switching back to the A30s, it also comes with a triple rear camera setup but it only offers a 25MP sensor as its main camera. It also comes with a in-display fingerprint scanner, if that’s what you’re looking for in terms of security measures.
Both of them comes with a 4000mAh battery under the hood as well as a USB Type-C port to charge them. The display size is also the same with them being at 6.4-inch. Other than that, the A50s comes with a FHD+ display instead of the HD+ on the A30s. Storage is also different with the A50s packing 6GB+128GB combo compared to the 4GB+64GB pairing of the A30s.
Pokdepinion: Not bad I guess..? But not that exciting either.
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