Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A start from just RM349 — packs the latest 12nm chipsets from MediaTek!

The entry-level smartphone category is rife with choices. And Xiaomi offers among the best selection of affordable smartphones with great value for money. Not keen on breaking that track record, Xiaomi is bringing in the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A to Malaysia, with prices starting from just RM349.
The new Xiaomi smartphones sport the latest 12nm MediaTek chipsets, for better efficiency than comparable 28nm chipsets which are ubiquitous in the entry-level market. The Redmi 6 comes with an octa-core Helio P22, while the Redmi 6A makes do with a quad-core Helio A22. Both chipsets are clocked at up to 2.0 GHz, a feat possible thanks to the 12nm manufacturing process. The Redmi 6 packs 3GB of RAM with 32GB of storage, while the Redmi 6A pares that down to just 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. Both devices are powered by a 3000 mAh battery.

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While they may be different on the inside, the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A comes with the same 5.45″ HD+ 18:9 display and polycarbonate shell that feels like brushed metal, according to Xiaomi. The two budget devices also come with a 5MP front camera, but their rear cameras differ. The Redmi 6 comes with a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera, with the main sensor featuring large 1.25μm pixels, which are the largest in this price range. The Redmi 6A on the other hand, features a 13MP single rear camera.

The Redmi 6 is priced at RM499, while the Redmi 6A is priced at RM349. Both devices will be available starting 25th July on Lazada, authorized Mi stores and Mi zones.
Pokdepinion: It would be quite interesting to see how does the MediaTek P22 hold itself against the Snapdragon 625, which is also very popular in Xiaomi’s mid-range lineup.
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Tears Of Themis, miHoYo’s First Romance Detective Game Is Out Now!

Tears of Themis, global interactive entertainment developer and publisher miHoYo’s first romance and detective adventure, is now available for Android and iOS globally! Players will go on a romance and wits journey in this free-to-play game. Solve strange cases in Stellis City as a novice attorney while establishing sexual connections with four unique male protagonists with complex personalities. To guarantee a seamless and pleasurable start, all participants are eligible for a variety of prizes.
Tears of Themis out now on Android and iOS devices

Tears of Themis is a story about players investigating a series of crimes in the imaginary city of Stellis. Players begin their legal careers at Themis Law Firm with the goal of upholding peace and justice, only to find themselves immersed in a huge conspiracy hidden behind the scenes. As trials come to a conclusion and issues are resolved, a dark power threatens justice and order. When the evil that has been buried underneath the calm city eventually emerges, one must choose wisely and remain loyal to their principles and ideals.

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Tears of Themis’ detective gameplay allows players to practise their investigation skills while solving justice and criminal challenges. When conducting investigations, there are several goals in mind, including gathering and studying clues at the crime scene and acquiring crucial phrases and points of suspicion from NPCs engaged in the case.

The last battle awaits, with players presenting evidence to the court to support their positions after comparing and evaluating gathered material. Use irrefutable logic to fight the prosecution and, in the end, triumph and protect justice.
Four interesting masculine characters with diverse personalities will provide constant support and aid during the truth-seeking trip. Explore their hearts, learn their deepest secrets, and make unique, passionate experiences with them. Character-specific stories, exclusive chats, and video calls will be unlocked as connections develop.
Collecting cards allow you to uncover character-specific stories. Players will have an immersive and heart-racing experience with their favourite characters thanks to exquisite and dynamic card artwork, interactive CGs, special dialogues, and video chats.

To welcome new attorneys to Tears of Themis, a plethora of incentives has been planned. Players can get up to 40+ FREE DRAWS by participating in the launch event. Other rewards include:

For celebrating the 500,000 pre-registration milestone, all players will receive 10 free draws.
Tap the button on the main page to complete Rookie Support Tasks and obtain 10 free draws.
Login for a total of 14 days by August 27 to receive in-game rewards including S-Chips and 10 free draws.
Complete Main Story Episodes to earn in-game rewards and 10+ free draws.
An SSR card is guaranteed within the first 30 draws.

miHoYo’s Tears of Themis is available now to download on the Google Play Store and the App Store.
Pokdepinion: Definitely not my sort of game but out of curiosity I might just check Tears of Themis out.
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RoundTable Games Studio Interview – Malaysian Indie Dev with Unique Horror Twist

Recently, we discovered an indie horror game with a unique twist, and it’s called Dying Flame. Imagine having a monster out to hunt you but the game takes away the one thing you’ve taken for granted in every other game; light. You have to solve puzzles and escape the clutches of this monster with a limited source of light.
To our surprise, the studio behind this indie game is a Malaysian development studio, RoundTable Games Studio. We spoke to them to learn more about their journey thus far.
Who is RoundTable Games Studio?
RoundTable Games Studio team
RoundTable Games Studio is a Malaysian independent games development studio with a focus on narrative-focused games. They’ve made their mark with their creation, Dying Flame, a horror game sensation developed on RPG Maker MV. The game itself is available on Steam with an affordable price tag of RM23.50 / USD $9.99.

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The studio consists of the following members:

Edison New Jaa Yeong – Director and Designer
Crystal Lim – Project Manager and Designer
Justin Oon Chun Xion – Lead Designer
Adam Majid – Generalist
Joel Wong – Lead Programmer
Mandy Chan – Lead 2D Artist

How Scary is Dying Flame?

If you’re not familiar with the game, you might have grown curious as to how unique or scary Dying Flame is. We could paint a picture for you but nothing could beat seeing other people’s experiences with your own eyes. As such, we’ve included a few short clips so you can judge it for yourself. Just remember to turn down your volume a little.

Interview with RoundTable Games Studio

Given the interesting twist you have for the game, Dying Flame, how did you / your team came up with the idea?
We wanted to prove that making a horror game does not require massive investments into 3D graphics. Research quickly revealed that being able to see was a requirement to make things scary. I mean, If you can’t see it, how scary can it be?
Turns out, not too scary when you can see everything, not too scary when you can’t see anything. From there, we hit upon the idea of limiting what players could see with a light radius.
The concept of “light radius” became “a lighter,” and natural progression linked a lighter with cigarettes, and from there, we were able to create the story of personal loss, grief and addiction that is the heart of Dying Flame.
The original concept was to use the lighter as the main light source, forcing the player to strike for brief moments to see where they’re going, hint at a lot of other things lurking in the darkness and provide glimpses of the monster stalking the player as well.
From there, since the player had a lighter, it made sense that the player character was also a smoker, so cigarettes were added as a saving mechanic, which fit well with the narrative of addiction as we could draw parallels between a player’s addictive need to save the game and a smoker’s constant need to smoke.
Were there any inspirations from other horror games?
Our inspiration came heavily from several other horror titles including Witch’s House, Ib, and  Blank Dream. We actually limited ourselves to other RPG Maker titles to ensure that we would keep our expectations reasonable.
We drew on their methods and techniques of making building an atmosphere of tension, and uncertainty.
But the story of Dying Flame itself was drawn from much more personal sources, namely the life experiences of the team with real life, dealing with personal loss in some form, and one of the team is an ex-smoker who deals with the nicotine craving, constantly.
Why did you / your team decide to develop the game using RPG Maker?
A part of Dying Flame’s original concept was to prove that 3D art and visuals are not a requirement for something to be horrifying. This was one of the main factors that would influence the art style of Dying Flame.
With the art style locked down, we were debating whether to use Unity or Unreal when we  recalled that many of our inspirational titles were actually made with the RPG Maker engine. So in honor of the spirit that inspired us
As an added bonus, the engine was simple to deploy and employ to create Dying Flame.

Were there alternative choices of developing the game using tools other than RPG Maker?
We explored a number of different engines but ultimately decided that RPG Maker would be ideal as it fit our requirements, and allowed us to explore a number of creative options not present in many other engines.
Moving forward of course we will be using different engines and tools to ensure that we continue to produce quality games for people to enjoy.
Any thoughts on remaking Dying Flame in a more complex game engine?
One of the challenges in game development is knowing when a game is finished and needs no further. We believe that this is the case with Dying Flame, in that the game scares players, tells its story and shares its message.
Admittedly, there are a few things that we’d like to try and implement, but otherwise we’re not sure a remake is something to pursue, unless there is sufficient interest and demand from our community and fans.

What are your thoughts on the Malaysian games industry?
The Malaysian game development industry is young in comparison to those of other countries, but has a large talent pool to draw upon. As a whole, we’re warming up, and developing a presence in the global market with a variety released over the past decade.
RoundTable Games Studio Studio is one of many small “indie” studios in Malaysia that continue to develop new titles, and also upskill so that we can develop more quality titles. The focus has to be on quality not quantity as the industry as a whole matures and builds a larger global presence.
What makes RoundTable Games Studio stand out among other indie developers in the country?
RoundTable Games Studio is a small indie studio. We stand out because of our commitment to what we want to make; narrative driven games with a gameplay experience that will keep players contemplating their choices. It boils down to standing behind the message, the meaning that we want our players to understand with our games.
We delivered this experience with Dying Flame, our first game, and will continue to do so with our future games, two of which are already in development.
What can we expect from you / your team in the future?
Currently, we already have one game in development, and we hope that players will enjoy a unique puzzle solving adventure with time travel. Do check out our social media for more information on that in the months ahead.. Or behind… not sure when due to the time travelling aspect.
Where Can I Find RoundTable Games Studio / Dying Flame?

If you’re interested to give your support to RoundTable Games Studio and / or interesting in giving Dying Flame a try, we’ve included links to them right below here:

Dying Flame Steam Store page
Official Facebook page
Official Instagram page
Official YouTube channel
Official Community Discord Server

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CES 2021: Razer Blade 15 And Razer Blade Pro 17 Comes With RTX 30 Series Graphics

Aside from the Project Hazel and Project Brooklyn that we’ve posted earlier, Razer has also announced their new Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade Pro 17 gaming laptops, which comes with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics.
Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade Pro 17
Razer Blade 15 with RTX 30 Series graphics
Taking advantage of the new RTX 30 series (up to RTX 3080), both the Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade Pro 17 will be available with new display options at higher refresh rates and higher resolutions.
With third-generation Max-Q technologies, you can expect features such as Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0, and Whisper Mode 2.0 which improve acoustic control when working in quiet environments.

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Razer Blade Pro 17 with RTX 30 Series graphics
For the first time ever, the Razer Blade 15 will be available in three 15.6-inch display variants; Full HD at 360Hz, Quad HD at 240Hz with NVIDIA G-SYNC, and Ultra HD OLED at 60Hz.
As for the Razer Blade Pro 17, it will offer a 17.3 Full HD at 360Hz, Quad HD at 165Hz, and Ultra HD at 120Hz. The higher refresh rates is perfect for those who are competitive when it comes to gaming.
For ports, they are fitted with a variety of inputs ranging from USB-C to HDMI 2.1 to a UHS-III SD card reader. The keyboards are powered by Razer Chroma RGB and they come with THX Spatial Audio support. In terms of storage, there’s up to 1TB of space as well as up to 32GB of RAM.
The Razer Blade 15 (2021) starts at the price of $1,699.99 (~RM6,872) and $2,299.99 (~RM9,297) for the Razer Blade Pro 17. They will be available for pre-order exclusively at Razer’s website and Razer Store locations and for purchase from select retailers in Q1 2021.
Pokdepinion: I just like their Razer Blades mainly because of their design, it’s pretty much simple but sleek. Will we see them here in Malaysia..?
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OPPO R17 Pro Emerald Green Set For Limited Quantities In Malaysia

With the OPPO R17 Pro coming soon to the country, it seems that OPPO will be bringing in a limited edition Emerald Green color variant to Malaysia.
OPPO R17 Pro Emerald Green
Coming with a glossy texture, the phone is set to be unveiled here in Malaysia on the 22nd of November, this Thursday at their launching event.
The R17 Pro is OPPO’s first tri-lens camera smartphone in the market. Specifications include Snapdragon 710, 6.4-inch AMOLED display, under-display fingerprint sensor, 8GB RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage.

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To find out more on what the OPPO R17 Pro offers, you can read on our previous post by clicking on the link right here.
We will be attending the launch event, so for more on the event, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Not a bad looking color, but having a notch still turns me off. Although, a ‘waterdrop’ notch is still better than those bulky notches.

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How to Play As Animals And Other Characters in Red Dead Redemption 2

OH GOD pic.twitter.com/u7q7ThuvO1— Emma Kent (@GoneEFK) November 7, 2019

I’m sure you’ve seen or heard about the possibility of playing as a soaring eagle in Red Dead Redemption 2 and it got you curious. Can you play as other animals or characters in the game? Well, today we’re going to teach you how to do just that on the PC version.
Over on Nexus Mods, a set of files uploaded by user TanyaeNorth provide the data required to swap out Arthur’s model for a range of different people and animals. It’s not something that is confirmed to work for everything as some may behave weirdly or appear invisible, like crabs for example.
Picture credits: Eurogamer
To use it, all you have to do is find your save folder. It should be something like this; Documents > Rockstar Games > Red Dead Redemption 2 > Profiles. You can also find it by going to the settings menu in Rockstar Games Launcher, selecting the game, and the pick “View Save Files”.

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Note: I recommend backing up your save folder in case something goes wrong.
In your save folder, replace the existing model files (which should be labeled SRDR30000) with your chosen animal model files. When you’ve booted up the game, your character model will be replaced with your chosen model. Keep in mind that there are a number of characters model that won’t work well.
Flying around as an eagle is possible, but it can seem a little wonky at first. You just have to give it a bit of feel and get to used it, which shouldn’t take long. The controls are inverted so you will be using the “S” key to ascend and jump off the ground.
We’ve seen players modding the console version of Red Dead Redemption 2 with some success. Editing save files on PC will be a much easier, and technically safer, process. For now, go have fun and see what wacky and zany results you get.
Source: Eurogamer
Pokdepinion: The game is going to be more fun for all the wrong reasons.
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HUAWEI Malaysia Lowers Price For nova 3i, Y9 (2019), And MediaPad T3

You might have noticed that the school holiday is now up and running here in Malaysia. To celebrate the occasion, HUAWEI Malaysia has announce a new price change for their HUAWEI nova 3i, HUAWEI Y9 (2019), and HUAWEI MediaPad T3.
Their prices? Well it’s RM899 for the nova 3i, RM819 for the HUAWEI Y9, and finally RM399 for the MediaPad T3 tablet.
HUAWEI nova 3i
The nova 3i comes with a Kirin 710 chipset that packs a 24MP front camera with AI beautification. There’s also the 3D Qmoji feature where you can express yourself with the creative filters that’s available.

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With every purchase of any nova smartphone, customers will also get a HUAWEI nova VIP Privilege card that offers exclusive gifts and vouchers worth up to RM1,000.
HUAWEI Y9 (2019)
Moving on the HUAWEI Y9, it is fitted in with a Kirin 710 chipset as well and offers a quad-camera system, 3D Arc design, and HUAWEI’s FullView Display. Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery and it has 64GB of internal storage.
HUAWEI MediaPad T3
Last but not least is the HUAWEI MediaPad T3, where it comes with a big 4100mAh battery underneath it to provide entertainment throughout the day.
You can grab these brand new deals at all HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI Online Store, authorized dealers as well as major telco partners.
Pokdepinion: If I had to pick one among the three, I would rather go for the HUAWEI Y9, definitely. I’m not a selfie person so the nova 3i is out of the question. As for the MediaPad T3, well I just don’t see myself bringing a tablet around where I go.
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#VideogamesAreNotToBlame Is Now Trending Following Donald Trump’s Comments

Video games has been pointed out by several sides as the cause for violence, especially in the United States. With the recent tragedies that took place, Donald Trump joined the bandwagon by saying “gruesome and grisly video games” contributes to the “glorification of violent in our society”.
As an act to stand up to his statement, Twitter users have started and shared their views on the whole situation on how video games shouldn’t be ones to be blamed by creating the hashtag #VideogamesAreNotToBlame, which is now currently trending.

Mass shootings in America in 2019: 251
Mass shootings in all the other countries of the world who have video games: 7#VideogamesAreNotToBlame
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) August 5, 2019

Some users gave pretty logical insights on the matter, where they look on the funny side of things where they argued on how innocent games such as Minecraft and Mario could ever be the cause for the social problem.

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Saying Call of Duty causes gun violence is like saying Mariokart causes car crashes. #VideogamesAreNotToBlame pic.twitter.com/5wYiobpZW9
— There is NO Dana only Zuul. (@aviatordana) August 5, 2019

Adding to that, the Entertainment Software Association has responded to Trump’s claims by saying “More than 165 million Americans enjoy video games, and billions of people play video games worldwide. Yet other societies, where video games are played as avidly, do not contend with the tragic levels of violence that occur in the U.S. Video games contribute to society, from new medical therapies and advancements, educational tools, business innovation, and more”.
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Pokdepinion: For starters, the U.S should probably ban guns in the first place..
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Lenovo Legion Gaming Smartphone Arrives On Antutu Shows Interesting Details

We’ve previously reported that the Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone(s) will be making its way to Malaysia. Now it sees that the device has made its way onto Antutu’s benchmark where it revealed several specifications on the device.
Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone on Antutu

It seems the device’s model number is L79031, where it comes with a 2340 x 1080 resolution display. According to Antutu, it also will be packing a big 16GB RAM that’s paired with 512GB of internal storage.
Other than that, it seems that the phone will be utilizing an overclocked version of this year’s flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset, where it could be the Snapdragon 865 Plus. Despite that, there’s no confirmation from Qualcomm on that matter.

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Overall, the phone managed to score 648,871, which is far above the score managed by the POCO F2 Pro and OPPO Find X2 Pro that we’ve reviewed previously.
It appears that the phone will offer a 144Hz refresh rate display and Antutu believes that the phone uses LPDDR5 RAM as well as UFS 3.1 storage. It’s also reported that the phone will be offering a 90W fast charger, which is needless to say, pretty fast.
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Pokdepinion: Wow, the phone seems like a beast based on the specs. I wish I could say that we can expect an affordable device, but seeing what’s on hand, it seems unlikely.
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Dunkey’s Indie Publishing Company BIGMODE Reveals Their First Game

Previously, YouTuber videogamedunkey launched his indie publishing company BIGMODE and now, they have revealed their first game.
Animal Well, The First Game Under Dunkey’s BIGMODE

BIGMODE, an independent publishing company founded in September 2022 by YouTube creator Jason “Dunkey” Gastrow and his wife Leah to help launch indie games, has revealed that their first publishing project is a game called Animal Well. The game is described as a Metroidvania-style puzzle platformer and is in development for the PlayStation 5 and PC platforms.
Animal Well boasts a complex and mysterious world filled with secrets to uncover. Players must navigate the game and decipher what is harmful and helpful by using items that allow them to manipulate the environment in various ways. Additionally, the game features an unpredictable and challenging combination of puzzles to solve.

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According to its official description, Animal Well is an atmospheric and non-linear Metroidvania game that immerses players in an intricate world of audio and visual detail. The game’s synopsis gives an idea of what players can expect from its main elements:
Embark on a journey through a pixelated wonderland, hatching from a flower and exploring the captivating and sometimes eerie world of Animal Well. Encounter a variety of creatures, both friendly and menacing, as you uncover unconventional upgrades and unravel the mysteries of the well. Experience a truly unique adventure that will leave you feeling various emotions such as fear, surprise, and delight.
Currently, there is no official release date announced for Animal Well. The game is being developed by Shared Memory, a studio established by Billy Basso, a software engineer who previously worked at NetherRealm Studios (Mortal Kombat) and Level Ex. Currently, Basso is the only one working on the game, and he has been doing so in his free time for the last five years. Animal Well was first announced during the 2022 Summer Game Fest.
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Pokdepinion: An indie game with a stamp of approval from the world record holder of Bowser’s Big Bean Burrito? Count me in. Go BIGMODE.
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Seagate suffers from reduced demand — sales figures below expectations

HDDs have always been the main choice of storage until SSDs were available to consumers. Even then, the cost-per-GB of HDDs were much better than SSDs, making them a viable choice for bulk storage. However as SSDs are getting cheaper, sales of HDDs are dropping, but overall the PC market is also slowing down. Seagate’s revenue has dropped 13 percent quarter-over-quarter and 22 percent year-over-year thanks to these factors, forcing them to revise their revenue projections from $2.7 billion to $2.6 billion, and its non-GAAP gross margin from 27 percent to 23 percent.
The silver lining is Seagate has been seeing an increase in demand for its 8TB enterprise-level drives, which indicate the growing market of cloud services. And while the sales figures are below expectation, Seagate did ship 39 million drives worth 40 percent of the HDD market in its third fiscal quarter.

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Source: TweakTown

Pokdepinion: I have never used a Seagate HDD myself, but I have heard a lot of complaints regarding the reliability of Seagate’s consumer desktop HDDs. I wonder if those complaints may have contributed to the less-then-expected sales. Or has SSDs replaced all HDDs in your PCs?
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Realme Sold Over 1000 Units Of Realme C1 At First Sale — Brand Is Now Available In 500 Stores Nationwide

Realme has revealed that they’ve been making waves since their launch earlier this month, where their entry-level device, the Realme C1 has sold 1,000 units in their first sale on Lazada.
Dubbed as the “Entry-level King” by the company, it was initially launched in the country on 7th of November. The phone is only available on Lazada, which is priced at a special price tag of RM399 from 22nd of November till the 22nd of December 2018 and it comes in two color variants: Mirror Black and Navy Blue.
They have also hosted the special flash sale where you can get the Realme C1 at just RM1 once the company has gotten enough likes and following.

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In addition to that, Realme smartphones are now available in 500 authorized stores across the country. To find out more on Realme smartphones, you can check out our previous coverage on the brand’s launch event here.
Pokdepinion: Seeing how they priced it, I’m not surprised that they are doing well. I wonder what new devices will they conjure up soon. So far, they’ve made a strong entry to the smartphone market.
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ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 review; can ASUS hit one out of the park with their first 18:9 smartphone?

Introduction
ASUS’ ZenFone 4 series needs no more introduction. We have already gone through the history of the ZenFone line in our ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) review too. While we really love the ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 4, the value proposition offered by the ZenFone 3 Max and ZenFone 4 Max series have made them favorites. So it makes sense that ASUS expands their best selling lineup with yet another model. Say hello to the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 (ZB570TL), which is the latest member of the ZenFone 4 Max family, joining the ZenFone 4 Max and ZenFone 4 Max Pro just in time for Christmas.
Unboxing

Interestingly, ASUS decided to throw in earphones with every one of their smartphones. I would have expected earphones bundled with more premium devices, but I didn’t really expect even a budget model like this would get the same treatment.

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The charger in the box only puts out 10W, which is pretty poor considering this is a device with a big 4130 mAh battery. The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 also feeds through a microUSB, which means you will have to orient the cable correctly before charging it. And oh, there is a USB OTG cable in the box for you to use it to charge up your other less enduring smartphone.
Appearance

The 18:9 display takes up much of the front, and is definitely a conversation starter. As 18:9 displays are still pretty uncommon, especially when we are talking south of RM1000, almost everyone I know who saw the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 in my hands asked me about it. Oh and the curved corners are a really nice touch.

The back is where we find the fingerprint scanner and dual camera. As with most of ASUS’ lineup, this is a standard + wide angle setup. ASUS highlighted the camera with a slight hump and rings around the camera lenses too, so we are guessing they have something good here. While this dark blue color is really nice, I am quite disappointed that ASUS didn’t properly match the color of the plastic bits with the rest of the metal body.

The power button and volume rocker here feature a Zen concentric-circle pattern, which is a nice touch that should also have been on their pricier ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL). ASUS paid quite a lot of attention here, even carving out a recess around the buttons. The other side is where you will find the SIM tray.

The bottom is plastic, and it is where you will find symmetrically arranged holes on both sides of the microUSB port. For some reason ASUS is still not using Type-C ports for all their models yet. The 3.5mm jack is over on the top along with the secondary microphone.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
MediaTek MTK6750T (4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.5 GHz, 4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.0 GHz

GPU:
Mali-T860MP2 @ 650 MHz

RAM:
4GB LPDDR3

Display:
5.7″, HD+ (720p) IPS display

Storage:
32GB eMCP (expandable with microSD up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
16MP f/2.0, PDAF
8MP f/2.4, 16.7mm (35mm equiv.), 120° field-of-view
Single LED flash, 1080p30 video recording, portrait mode
Front Camera
16MP f/2.0, screen flash, Beautify Mode, portrait mode

OS:
Android 7.0 Nougat with ZenUI 4.0

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 /b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 with AptX
Cat.4 150 Gbps (DL) and Cat.4 50 Mbps (UL) LTE

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM

Battery:
Li-ion 4130 mAh

Weight:
160 g

The major highlights of this list of specifications will be the true dual nanoSIM support, unlike the hybrid SIM slot most higher end devices pack. Surprisingly it is still running Android 7.0 Nougat when the ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) is already on Android 8.0 Oreo now. It does feature ZenUI 4.0, so you aren’t losing too much in terms of the UI. Android 8.0 Oreo is promised for all models of the ASUS ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 4 line ups, so rest assured that an update will arrive. Some day.
Performance
The MediaTek MTK6750T is no stranger to our Pokde.net labs. While most of our previous reviews dealt with the non-T variant, the T variant just features support for faster RAM and a higher clocked GPU. Aside from that, it is identical. So we will be not be expecting too much here.

Antutu places the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 rather low on our chart. It scores quite low compared to the vivo V5 too, and we did multiple runs to ensure that it wasn’t a fluke. The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 places below the Snapdragon 430 devices we have tested too.

It edges out the vivo V5 here, but not by a huge margin. It also beats the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro which doesn’t seem that “Pro” all of a sudden. Still, the CPU performance leaves much to be wanted.

Graphics performance is not great either. But it does come ahead of the Snapdragon 430 pack, which is nice to see.

The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1’s performance in productivity-related workloads isn’t particularly interesting, and here it comes in below the Snapdragon 430 devices.

Despite featuring a pretty large battery, the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 falls behind devices with smaller batteries. This can be expected from the older 28nm process the MTK6750T here is manufactured on, versus the 14nm FinFET SoCs the ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) and Moto G5S Plus have.

I managed to clock more than 5 hours of on-screen time, which is pretty decent in my book. The 720p resolution helps to make up for any shortcomings that the MediaTek MTK6750T poses to its overall longevity. The huge battery takes nearly 4 hours to fill with the standard 10W charger.
Overall, the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 doesn’t impress with its performance, but offers a pretty long battery life. ASUS could have squeezed even more battery life out of this device if they went with the Snapdragon 450 or Snapdragon 625, but maybe ASUS wasn’t ready to target the higher price points with their first 18:9 smartphone.
User Experience

This is my first time using an 18:9 smartphone, and I must say it feels quite novel. A 5.7″ device is usually much more substantial than this, and ASUS really managed to squeeze a 5.7″ display into a 5.2″ body. Of course, it means that the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1’s screen is narrower than usual and it does mess up my touch typing, but man, it does feel comfortable to hold. The bezels are still pretty thick, so I wouldn’t push my luck calling this a bezel-less device. It is, however, smaller than the bezels on every other ZenFone 4. The display is a HD+ IPS panel, which means a 1440 x 720 resolution. Sharpness is a little lacking, with text looking slightly fuzzy. Viewing angles aren’t exactly stellar, with mild but noticeable color shifts when looking at the screen from the sides.

The uninteresting display is joined by an equally lackluster loudspeaker. You can play around with the sound output in AudioWizard, but the speaker can only do so much. Plugging in headphones, the audio experience was much better. For some reason, AudioWizard doesn’t work with Bluetooth earphones here.

ASUS isn’t going to try and cram a fingerprint sensor into the front, so it is placed over on its back. It takes some time to wake the device from sleep too, but unlocks the device in a blink from the lockscreen. Also, ASUS is now using on-screen navigation keys, so no capacitive keys under the screen. I wish they had slapped some in the lower bezel though, allowing you to make full use of the screen real estate.

Moving on, let’s take a look at the software. ZenUI 4.0 is present here, but is built on top of Android 7.0 Nougat. Yes, not even Android 7.1.1. It does have the latest January 5, 2018 security patch though, which is nice to see. Overall, the UI looks similar to pretty much every ZenFone we have encountered. Swipe up to enter the app drawer, swipe down to get to notifications, you get the drill. The ZenUI launcher also supports placing Google Now on the leftmost home screen. It is far from stock, but I actually like the aesthetics and user experience offered by ZenUI, something I can’t really say for many custom Android skins. However some lag and stutter do rear their head here and there, as the MediaTek SoC doesn’t really stand up to multitasking that well.

It doesn’t have that many pre-installed apps, but if you are the rare few who do not use Facebook or Instagram, then you will be annoyed by the fact that you can’t uninstall them from the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1. ASUS’ apps like Selfie Master, Power Master and Mobile Manager are also preloaded onto the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1. The 2x lifespan feature is intended to extend the lifespan of the battery. While the description was rather vague, it appears to limit the depth of discharge to reduce wear.

The dual camera here is an upgrade over the ASUS ZenFone 4 Max Pro’s 16MP + 5MP dual camera setup, with 16MP + 8MP cameras here. Interesting to note is while it would have been very convenient to just use the same 8MP wide angle camera found in the ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL), this one here appears to be a different camera altogether with a narrower aperture and longer focal length. Over on the front is another 16MP f/2.0 camera for some nice selfies.

The camera UI is shared with the ASUS ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL), but ASUS has removed HDR to accommodate the weaker performance of the MediaTek SoC here. I believe they will add it back when they are able to optimize it, but for now, the features are quite lacking. You can easily switch between the two cameras and even between different aspect ratios, with the options all within easy reach. The full-fledged manual mode is easy to use, while selfie fanatics will also enjoy the customizable Beauty mode. The vainer among us might also miss the “Taken with ZenFone 4 series” watermark. Portrait mode is also available for both the front and rear camera, so you can enjoy some bokeh to spruce up your portraits and selfies.

The image quality out of the two cameras isn’t that great. Performance is decent in good lighting, but worsens considerably in poor lighting. Without HDR, dynamic range is limited, an expected limitation of the small sensors of these smartphones. These images would look okay on social media, but zoom in and there really is a lack of detail, especially in poorer lighting. ASUS definitely has to work some magic on the camera processing algorithms. Do check out the full-sized samples on Flickr.

The wide angle shots are interesting, simply because they offer a different perspective, but quality wise, they are just as boring as the shots taken with the main camera. The wide angle camera is also quite ineffective in poorer lighting, with the ISO jacked way up and the noise reduction coming in hot and heavy, resulting in smudged details.
Conclusion

The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 is a great option if you want good battery life, a decent wide angle camera and a fancy 18:9 display. The only smartphones with wide angle cameras and 18:9 displays I can think of are from LG, and those don’t come cheap. The ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 is priced at just RM899, which makes it the one of the most affordable 18:9 smartphone on the market. Tweak the camera a little, maybe optimize the performance, and the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 will be a great lower mid-range device. As of now, it is a decent smartphone for the price, especially when you factor in the different perspective the wide angle camera can offer.

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Netflix Opens Job Listing For..A Witcher

Yes, you read the title correctly. It seems that Netflix is looking for someone to be an “Associate Witcher” where the person needs to have an innate understanding of the lesser evil and the greater good.
The listing was posted up on their website where it will require the candidate to protect 158 million Netflix subscribers. Sounds doable right?
At their website, they’ve included on what’s needed as well as the perks of the job:

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About the Opportunity
You’ll be one of many witchers responsible for the tracking and removal of all manners of monsters, beasts, demons, rogues, and more.Must have your own equipment! A horse, two swords, and a variety of potions are a must, while armors, chains, and other tools are recommended.Multitasking will be your normal. You’ll need to be able to carry out your current job while also providing mentorship for a young witcher because you will come to realize that it is your Destiny.Great for nature lovers—you will spend a large amount of your working day out of doors.We love horse people! If your best friend and trusted therapist growing up was a horse, you will fit right in.
The perfect candidate will
 Hold a four-year degree from an accredited Witcher school or have equivalent life experienceBe able to lift several hundred pounds overhead repeatedlyNot be afraid to work independently and spend long periods of time alone; water coolers are few and far betweenHave an innate understanding of the lesser evil and the greater goodDemonstrate excellent verbal communication skills, knowing how to negotiate with a wide variety of clients; written communication skills are a plusBe comfortable with a fast pace in all types of job environments, from city to swamp to forest to mountainMaintain flexibility—enough to duck a swinging tentacle or tangle with a ghoul—while being rigid enough to ignore the shouts of a crowd or the magical traps of a wizardAgree that the worst monsters are the ones we create
The Witcher was one of the best shows on the platform in the year 2019. To find out more on that, you can check out our previous coverage here.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a tough job being a Witcher..
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Genshin Impact 2.8 Leaks Reveal New Fischl Skin, Kazuha Quest, and Banner Rerun

The latest Genshin Impact 2.8 leaks reveals an extensive amount of details, including a new Fischl skin, Kazuha quest, and banner reruns. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact 2.8 Leaks: New Fischl Skin, Kazuha Quest, and Banner Rerun

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Fischl is the other one in 2.8, it’s tied to her skin. https://t.co/d7Bwr4ahqr
— UBatcha (@Ubatcha1) March 28, 2022

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According to new details shared by renowned leaker UBatcha on Twitter, a new Fischl skin is expected to arrive in Genshin Impact 2.8. There will be a total of 3 hangout events in update 2.7, 2.8, and 3.0, with 2.8 specifically being for Fischl while the other two are for different 4-star characters.
Apart from that, Kazuha will be getting a banner rerun in the same update. This will coincide with a new story quest for the popular character from Inazuma. This is especially great news as fans have been clamoring for more content for the character for a while now.
Do take this information with a grain of salt as even UBatcha is uncertain about the authenticity of the details. For now, Genshin Impact 2.6 will be launching on 30th March 2022 for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is currently still in development.
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Pokdepinion: I see new skin and I shall prepare myself for it. Meat is back on the menu, boys!
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Intel Will Be Manufacturing MediaTek Chips Moving Forward

Very excited to announce a new foundry partnership with @MediaTek. Intel Foundry Services is ready to provide the advanced technologies to support their growth while building a more balanced, resilient #supplychain. Read more https://t.co/RpSyanElJt
— Randhir Thakur (@Randhir_Intel) July 25, 2022

Intel and MediaTek have officially reached a foundry partnership agreement which will see the blue camp manufacturing chips for them. The chips will be used for a “range of smart edge devices” using Intel Foundry Services (IFS), with the idea here to build a “more balanced, resilient supply chain” with extra capacity in the US and Europe.
For those of you who aren’t aware, MediaTek is a fabless chipmaker that makes processors for a variety of smartphone makers, including the likes of OnePlus, Samsung, OPPO, and more. They will make a blueprint of it and contract 3rd party companies to produce the chips for them, and in this case, it will be the blue camp.

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From what we understand, the Intel Foundry Services will be making chips for industrial computing, medical devices, internet-of-things applications and more. At the moment, they are already making chips for MediaTek in their 5G data card business.
Last year, they have been announced to make chips for Qualcomm as well, putting up a serious fight against TSMC and Samsung. They’ve also received a USD $20 billion investment for two fabrication plants in Arizona as a way to combat against the global chip supply shortage.
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Pokdepinion: I see some more interesting moves coming up, specifically in terms more partnerships down the road. It’s a pretty solid move given how new the business is, relatively speaking.
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OnePlus 6T Render Leaked Online

Reportedly to be coming soon, there was leaks on OnePlus’ 6T smartphone where renders showed that it will come with a waterdrop notch and an exclusion to a headphone jack.
OnePlus 6T Leaked

Coming from OnLeaks, the OnePlus 6T was leaked through renders. The design is similar to the OPPO R17, with the device also featuring a waterdrop notch in front.

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Additionally, the OnePlus 6T will be coming with an under-display fingerprint sensor, which is starting to get more and more common nowadays.
Surprisingly, OnePlus have opted to take out the headphone jack from the device. To cope with that, OnePlus will include a USB Type-C headphone dongle in the box with the phone.
Specifications of the phone include a 6.4-inch AMOLED 19:5:9 ratio display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, and a 3500mAh battery under the hood. Memory wise, it comes in two RAM variants; 6GB/8GB that also comes with three internal storage options; 64GB,128GB, and 256GB.
The One Plus 6T runs on Oxygen OS based on Android 9.0 Pie. Pricing and availability here in Malaysia is yet to be confirmed but you can be sure that we will update you guys once we’ve got more information. Till then, watch this space.
Pokdepinion: I’m really sure OnePlus fans will really love the phone when it comes out. Hopefully it wont be too expensive.
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New Alienware Aurora Announced In Celebration Of Its 25th Anniversary

With the release of the revamped Alienware Aurora, Alienware commemorates 25 years of pioneering gaming PCs. The flagship desktop, first released in 2004 as the Aurora ALX, was a symbol of innovation for pioneering the liquid-cooling trend.
25th Anniversary Alienware Aurora
Better airflow

The new Alienware Aurora has an open-air design that reorganises its internal components for enhanced accessibility, ventilation, acoustics, and cable management. This revolutionary open-air design boosts interior chassis space by a staggering 50% without considerably increasing the chassis’ overall footprint. As a result of the improved overall airflow and decreased acoustic profile, gamers may expect a 5% boost in graphics performance.

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Better thermals

The new Alienware Aurora has a strong new thermal design that supports up to four 120mm fans and liquid cooling solutions to increase airflow. The new Aurora also takes full use of the open-air architecture to keep the desktop performing cooler even during the most intensive gaming sessions.

The Alienware Aurora improves airflow efficiency by drawing cold air in through honeycomb-shaped airways on the front of the desktop, moving it across the motherboard and performance components, and finally releasing it through the back of the chassis.
More efficient fans not only keep a PC cooler but also quieter. The new Aurora is up to 16% quieter at idle, up to 9% quieter during CPU heavy workloads, and up to 15% quieter when overclocking when compared to previous versions.
New design

Alienware is introducing an optional transparent left-side panel for the first time, allowing users to view the black new motherboard lit by up to eight distinct zones of AlienFX customizable lighting. A magnetic cable cover, which neatly stows cables and covers ports on the backside, is also new. Finally, with cable management features designed to physically and thermally segregate cables from locations where airflow is critical, the redesigned chassis allows the opposite right-side door to be removed.
Price and availability

The new Alienware Aurora retails for RM8,899 and will be available by the end of this month. Dell says that the new Aurora will feature starting features such as a 12th Gen Intel i5-12600KF processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060 graphics and will come with Windows 11 pre-installed. The new desktop will come in Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon colour options.
Pokdepinion: I’m really liking the new Aurora desktop and I think the addition of the transparent side panel really adds a nice touch to what I consider a timeless design.
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HONOR Hunter V700 announced from 7499 CNY

HONOR has finally released their gaming laptop, the HONOR Hunter V700. It does sport a really aggressive design with an excess of RGB lighting, but there is more to this laptop than just its gamer aesthetic, as it offers quite a few interesting features as well.

First and foremost, the illuminated vents host some serious cooling performance, with what seems to be a design inspired by ROG’s Active Aerodynamic System, raising up as you open the laptop to increase air intake by 40%. The cooling system also sport an anti-dust system that ejects dust between the fin stacks, which does seem like yet another design inspired by the ROG laptops. HONOR crammed two 12V fans with 79 blades each for some proper airflow through 240 0.1mm fins that provide a total of 75134mm2 of surface area for effective heat dissipation.

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Unlike your average laptop, the HONOR Hunter V700 packs a 16.1″ FHD display. The display runs at 144Hz and is capable of displaying 100% sRGB, which is pretty much par for the course by this point. What’s not really up to standard is the keyboard’s lighting. While the HONOR Hunter V700 arguably offers more lighting than the average gaming laptop, the keyboard only offers four-zone lighting. Audio might be impressive, with HONOR harnessing Nahimic 3D Audio for their first gaming laptop.

Last but not least, with the HONOR Hunter V700 being a part of HONOR’s ecosystem, you also get the full assortment of HONOR Magic-Link features like file transfer and screen recording, allowing you to share your gaming highlights more easily.
HONOR Hunter V700 Specs

Up to Intel Core i7-10750H, 6C/12T @ up to 5.0GHz
16GB DDR4-2666 RAM
Up to GeForce RTX 2060 graphics
Up to 1TB storage
16.1″ FHD 144Hz display
56WHr 4-cell battery, 200W power adapter
369.7 x 253 x 19.9 mm
2.45kg
i5-10300H+GTX 1660 Ti+512GB: 7499 CNY (~RM4586)
i7-10750H+RTX 2060+512GB: 8499 CNY (~RM5198)
i7-10750H+RTX 2060+512GB: 9999 CNY (~RM6115)

Prices are pretty competitive with the options available in Malaysia, however we aren’t sure if the HONOR Hunter V700 will even be available in Malaysia. If HONOR Malaysia decides to bring it in, we will be sure to update you guys, so stay tuned!
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Pokdepinion: I thought they would go with AMD considering the close proximity of their offices…
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The Hamburg Commissioner ordered Facebook to stop stealing WhatsApp data

German regulators, The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information has ordered Facebook to stop collecting data from WhatsApp and to delete all data that has already been forwarded. The fact that this is now happening is not only a misleading of their users and the public, but also constitutes an infringement of national data protection law.

Facebook has been collected the data since last month from the company they bought in 2014 with acquisition worth $22 billion in order to give people a better experience upon its social networking. The German regulator does not like it as their concern  of privacy breaching of about 35 million WhatsApp users in Germany.

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This administrative order protects the data of about 35 million WhatsApp users in Germany. It has to be their decision, whether they want to connect their account with Facebook.  Therefore, they has to ask for their permission in advance. This has not happened.
– Johannes Caspar, the Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information,

The company responded that only small scale of data has been collected. They must respect German data protection law after the ECJ confirmed in its ruling from July, that national data protection laws are applicable if a company processes data in connection with a national subsidiary.

Pokdepinion: Regarding this matter, will it trigger other countries to force Facebook to stop the data gathering. How will our government react to this issue?

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ROG partners with Activision for COD: Black Ops 4 — get the game for free with selected ROG products!

ASUS Republic of Gamers has partnered with Activision to be the first to bring the game to their users. With the purchase of selected laptops in the ROG lineup, gamers will be eligible to redeem a free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

The eligible models are the:

ROG Zephyrus (GX501)
ROG Zephyrus-M (GM501)
ROG GU501
ROG G703
ROG Strix GL703
ROG Strix GL704
ROG Strix GL504

All you need to do is to purchase any of the above ROG laptops anytime from now until 31st December 2018 and you will be able to claim your free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Of course, the usual disclaimer while stocks last apply. You then have until 10th January 2019 to redeem it on ASUS’ promotion site.

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Aside from offering the game for free, ROG has worked closely with the developers of COD: Black Ops 4 to bring AURA Sync effects to enhance gameplay, reflecting the intensity of the game via the synchronized lighting effects on the components and peripherals.
What are you waiting for? Go out and get your ROG gaming laptop to play COD: Black Ops 4 in all its glory!
Pokdepinion: COD: Black Ops 4 seems like an interesting game, but I am more intrigued with the AURA
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Installing Windows 11 without TPM or supported hardware is possible, at your own risk

If you own a pretty old system and would like to experience Windows 11, chances are that your CPU might no longer be supported. Or you might not have the TPM 2.0 required by Windows 11. While the easy (and recommended) way would be to upgrade your PC to meet Microsoft’s requirements, you can actually install Windows 11 without TPM or the supported hardware.
A script released as part of the Universal MediaCreationTool wrapper on GitHub lets you bypass the checks for TPM 2.0, as well as other specifications on your system. This includes checks to ensure that you have a supported CPU, or whether you have enough RAM or storage. This should allow most people to get onto the Windows 11 train, especially those who are running systems that aren’t that outdated yet, like 1st Gen AMD Ryzen or 7th Gen Intel Core processors.
Obviously, by circumventing the requirements, this is done at your own risk. You will also not be getting updates and support for your Windows 11 installation. However if all you want is just to get a good taste of Windows 11 before you decide whether it is worth upgrading your PC, then this might be a pretty good option.

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If you are still on the fence, you can read our article on the features and upgrades that Windows 11 will be bringing to the table to help decide if this is for you, or you will just skip. One thing that I would like to mention is that the much awaited Android app support is “coming soon”, so don’t upgrade to Windows 11 right now expecting to use that, just to be disappointed.
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Pokdepinion: Probably worth a try just to see how old a system you can run Windows 11 on before it really starts affecting the user experience.
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Obi Worldphone the new Android smartphone from former Apple CEO, John Sculley.

Former CEO of Pepsi and Apple, John Sculley has come up with a new company, Obi Worldphone. The Obi Worldphone is launching a new Android smartphone line-up for Asia, Africa and Middle East markets.
There are two main devices from Obi Worldphone which are designed by the design studio Ammunition, which created the original designs for Beats headphones. The devices mentioned are the Obi Worldphone SF1 and Obi Worldphone SJ1.5 which will be running Android Lollipop with the Obi Lifespeed user interface.
The Obi Worldphone SF1 is a 4G LTE smartphone that comes with a 5 inch 1080p display. Sporting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, the Obi Worldphone SF1 will be available in two variants, 32GB storage and 3GB RAM or 16GB storage and 2GB RAM.

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The 13MP Sony Exmor IMX214 sensor is used for the rear camera and a 5MP module for the front camera. Furthermore it has Dolby Audio™ Surround 7.1 for a better listening experience.  The Obi Worldphone is equipped with a 3000mAh battery which is actually quite good and also supports Quick Charge 1.0 technology.
Suggested pricing for the Obi Worldphone SF1 starts at USD 200 for the 16GB storage and 2GB RAM variant and USD 250 for the 32GB storage and 3GB RAM version.

Obi SF1 from Obi Worldphone on Vimeo. The second model in the line-up is the  Obi Worldphone SJ1.5, which come with more modest specifications than the SF1. It still comes with a 5 inch display but only displays 720p resolution. Processor wise, it’s not using a Qualcomm Snadragon 615 but it will be using a quad-core MediaTek MT6580 processor clocked at 1.3Ghz.

The camera also has less MP, as it will be using a 8MP shooter (OmniVision sensor) with f/2.2 aperture and the front camera is 5MP. The SJ1.5 only come with 16GB storage and 2GB of RAM and the same 3000mAh battery.

The Obi Worldphone SJ1.5 will come with a starting price of USD 130. Both devices will be available starting this October.

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Pokdepinion : Taking a look at the Obi Worldphone SF1, for me it resembles the Nokia Lumia 925 and iPhone 6 mixed together. But actually it’s pretty unique. I’m not sure if the Qualcomm SD615 is sufficient for the job because I did some reading and some devices with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 were actually pretty slow. On the other hand the SJ1.5 will feature a quad-core chip from Mediatek which makes me feel a little curious about it’s perfomance. Anyway we are really excited to give them a go for a hands-on experience, as both devices might be interesting to review. Availability in the Malaysian market is still unconfirmed but hopefully we can see it arrive in our Malaysian market.

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Intel ARC A750 Limited Edition Graphics Card Surfaced Online

The popular YouTube tech channel Gamers Nexus recently published a video review of the Intel ARC A380 graphics card. Interestingly, there was another that caught the attention of many viewers, and that’s a shot of the unreleased Intel ARC A750 Limited Edition graphics card.
This is particularly interesting as the Intel ARC Limited Edition graphics card was never disclosed with a specific model but now, we know what it is. Of course, there is a good chance there is more than one variant of the series as well but either way, Intel has never officially confirmed the GPU model.

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The look into the Intel ARC A750 Limited Edition graphics card is merely a teaser, and that Gamers Nexus have begun testing it out. We will likely get some benchmark data at another time. We have no idea on the exact specifications of the graphics card but speculations point at 24 Xe-Cores on the ACM-G10 GPU.
If and when it does ever get launched, it will likely popup in China first before it even reaches the rest of the world. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Personally, I’m still on the fence for these graphics cards but I will always welcome new competitors in this product segment. It might just push the rivals in the green and red camp to develop even further and faster than before.
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Dell Inspiron AIO Desktops with 11th Gen Intel Mobile Processors Now Available in Malaysia

New Dell Inspiron All-in-One PCs are now available for purchase in Malaysia. The new Inspiron AIO desktops all feature the latest 11th Gen Intel mobile processors AKA Tiger Lake. Tiger Lake processors are mainly used on laptops but in this case, Dell has decided to use them for these new AIO desktops. There are two models of the Dell Inspiron AIO desktops which include the Dell Inspiron 27 7000 and the Dell Inspiron 24 5000.
Dell Inspiron 27 7000 AIO PC

The new Inspiron 27 7000 desktops feature three different variants with differences in the processors used, as well as RAM and storage sizes. The higher end of the three variants features the i7-1165G7 processors, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD and NVIDIA GeForce MX330 graphics.

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The other two variants both feature the i5-1135G7 processor but are limited to 8GB RAM, smaller storage space and either Intel Iris Xe graphics (for the lowest spec) or NVIDIA GeForce MX330 graphics.
All variants feature a 27-inch, Full HD touch display and comes with a Dell KM636 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.
Prices for the Inspiron 27 7000 AIO PCs starts from RM4,499 and is available now. Currently, the desktops can be purchased on a discount which means that the starting price is at a reduced RM3,999. We aren’t sure when the discounted prices will last though.
Dell Inspiron 24 5000 AIO PC

The Inspiron 24 5000 on the other hand has four different variants. The higher end variant features an i7-1165G7 processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD and Intel Iris Xe graphics. The remaining variants feature either the i5-1135G7 or the i3-1115G4 processors as well as 8GB RAM, up to 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD and Intel Iris Xe graphics.
All variants feature a 23.8-inch Full HD display and comes with a Dell KM636 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse too.
The Inspiron 24 5000 AIO PCs retails from RM2,999 and is available for purchase now. Dell Malaysia’s current discount applies to this as well which means that the starting price starts from just RM2,799.
For more information on Dell’s new Inspiron All-in-One desktops, do head over to their official website here.
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Pokdepinion: The Inspiron 24 5000 PC looks like a pretty decent PC. Been thinking of getting something like that for the family to use back home.
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Xiaomi Launches New Mi A1 – Xiaomi’s pure Android device

Created by Xiaomi, powered by Google

Xiaomi just released their latest device called the Mi A1 in India earlier today. So what’s different with the Mi A1? Well for starters it has a brand new camera setup with dual 12MP cameras on the back, it has a 5.5 inch Full HD display, 4GB RAM and powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor and is very similar to XIaomi’s recent Mi 5X. Here’s the kicker though, while the Mi 5X runs MIUI, this is the first Xiaomi device to come with pure, stock Android.

Yes the Mi A1 is running vanilla Android Nougat 7.1.2 and not Xiaomi’s own MIUI software. It is also the Chinese smartphone maker’s first Android One phone where the software is designed wholly by Google without all the extra side dishes usually installed by other smartphone brands. The Mi A1 should provide with a clean and simple Android experience that stays secure and fresh with at least two years of OS upgrades to the latest version of Android with Google promising an Android Oreo upgrade before the end of the year.

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Design-wise, the Mi A1 has a thin 7.3mm all metal body and weighs just 165g. It features a fingerprint sensor at the back, a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom and uses USB type-C. Now let’s talk about the Mi A1’s hardware. The Mi A1 comes with a 5.5 inch Full HD display and is rocking an octa core Snapdragon 625 with 14nm FinFET processor, together with 4GB RAM, 64GB worth of internal storage and powered by slightly small 3080 mAh battery.

As mentioned before, the camera setup on the Mi A1 uses dual 12MP rear cameras, with one 12MP wide angle lens and the other utilising a 12MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. Both cameras work together to create those fancy bokeh Portrait shots that are all the rage these days.

Beauty mode has also been improved with a smart filter that accurately detects and accentuates hundreds of facial points and features. The primary rear camera sensor uses large 1.25µm pixels to capture brighter and sharper photos in dim environments.
Portrait pic with Beautify 3.0
Check out the spec sheet below for more details.

CPU:
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 with 14nm FinFET
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU
Adreno 506

RAM
4GB

Display:
13.5mm (5.5) LTPS FHD display, 1920 x 1080 (403 PPI)

Storage:
64GB internal (expandable with microSD up to 128GB)

Camera:
Rear: Dual 12 MP (26mm, f/2.2; 50mm, f/2.6), phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
1.25 µm/ 1.0 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
Front: 5MP 1.12μm, f/2

OS:
Android 7.1.2

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth® v 4.2, A2DP, LEInfrared port

SIM:
Hybrid: one Nano SIM and one Nano SIM or one MicroSD slot (up to 256GB)

Battery:
3,080mAh
5V / 2A charging
Reversible USB Type-C

The Xiaomi Mi A1 will retail in India for 14,999 Rupees (which is about RM997) and will release late September this year. No official word on the official Malaysian price but we’ll keep you updated.
Pokdepinion: I’m looking forward to Xiaomi’s new device here since it’s running pure stock Android, from Google no less! Also the price for this device is hella good.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 with Exynos 2200 may be harder to come by than expected

Any smartphone enthusiast worth their salt right now is probably waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, which is slated to come with the Exynos 2200 chipset. With performance rumored to be even faster than the Apple A14 Bionic, the Exynos 2200 is slated to be one beast of a chipset. Alas, it seems that Samsung will be using the Snapdragon 898 to power the Galaxy S22 series offerings in most regions.
Samsung Galaxy S22 series to feature Snapdragon 898 exclusively?
While rumors are hinting that the worldwide semiconductor shortage is taking its toll on the production of the Exynos 2200, it is worth mentioning that both the Snapdragon 898 and Exynos 2200 are expected to be manufactured by Samsung’s foundry, on the exact same process too, so this point is pretty moot. There are definitely other reasons for Samsung to pick the Snapdragon 898 over their in-house Exynos 2200 for their next-gen flagship.
Some rumors even go as far as to say that the Galaxy S22 series will be exclusively powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 898 chipsets, which would be a pretty peculiar move. Why would Samsung skip the one chipset that has the potential to rock the entire smartphone industry? It might be that Samsung is reserving their supply of the Exynos 2200 chips for their mid-year lineup. Perhaps the Galaxy Z Fold/Flip models?

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In case you haven’t been keeping up, the Exynos 2200 is going to be the first chipset from Samsung featuring AMD’s RDNA 2 GPU architecture. It is confirmed to feature support for raytracing, which would make the Samsung Galaxy S22 series among the first, if not the first, smartphones to feature raytracing. It is reportedly going to outperform the Snapdragon 898 as well, although you will definitely have to take it with a pinch of salt since we are comparing two yet-to-be-official chipsets.
With all that said, there’s a pretty strong possibility that Samsung might decide to bring the Snapdragon 898-powered variant of the Galaxy S22 to more markets. Earlier Samsung flagships featuring the Exynos chipsets were often met with lukewarm reception due to the fact that the contemporary Snapdragon chipsets often outperformed them. Perhaps Samsung finally decided to listen to their fans?

In any case, Samsung is slated to unveil the Samsung Galaxy S22 series in February 2022, so stay tuned for more updates about the Samsung Galaxy S22 series!
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Pokdepinion: Well… I would say that Samsung fans are to blame if Samsung Malaysia really decides to bring in the Snapdragon 898 version of the Galaxy S22 series to Malaysia.
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SNS Network Intends to Raise RM90.7M Through IPO to Support Business Growth

SNS Network Technology Bhd, which is set to make its debut on the Ace Market on 2 September, intends to generate up to RM90.7 million from its initial public offering (IPO) to fund business growth.
The information and communications technology system and solutions provider said that they will issue 362.9 million additional shares in the firm, representing 22.5% of the expanded share capital.

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80.6 million additional shares will be given to the Malaysian public through balloting, while 48.4 million will be offered to qualifying directors, workers, and others who have contributed to the group’s success.
Furthermore, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry has authorised the private placement of 201.6 million new shares to Bumiputera investors, with the remaining 32.3 million new shares to be distributed to chosen investors.
Additionally, current SNS Network owners will offer 48.4 million existing shares for private placement. SNS Network is scheduled to have a market capitalization of RM403.2 million at an issue price of 25 sen per share, based on its increased share capital of 1.61 billion shares.
The company stated that it intends to use RM33.4 million of the proceeds raised from the exercise for capital expenditure, with RM30.9 million going toward expanding its device-as-a-service (DaaS) subscription-based service and RM2.5 million going toward opening 10 new retail stores in Klang Valley, Johor, and Penang.
According to Ko Yun Hung, the SNS Network’s managing director, the company sees a lot of opportunity in Malaysia’s DaaS market as more organisations use remote or hybrid work. The company has engaged in 82 DaaS subscriptions with a total subscription value of RM255.86 million since 2020 and has had 75 queries from governmental entities and publicly traded firms up to 30 June this year.
M&A Securities Sdn Bhd serves as the IPO’s advisor, sponsor, underwriter, and placement agent starting from the previous month.
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Pokdepinion: Great to see the company’s expansion doing well. This would help the company to broaden its offers, particularly their DaaS subscription service.
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Logitech G915 TKL Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Unveiled

Previously, there was the Logitech G915, a Lightspeed wireless RGB mechanical gaming keyboard that uses low-profile switches. While many people were intrigued by it, there were plenty who wanted it to be more compact. Now, you may just get your wish as the company has unveiled the Logitech G915 TKL.
What’s New in the Logitech G915 TKL?
As the name implies, it is a tenkeyless keyboard, meaning that it’s the same keyboard from before sans the Numpad. It will still retain the same metal chassis, low-profile GL switches, RGB goodness, and wireless connectivity options but in a more compact form factor.
It’s worth noting that the M1, M2, M3 and MR keys have been removed. They essentially moved Lightspeed, Bluetooth, Win Lock, RGB, and media keys to the left, and sacrificed the extra keys. This is understandable given the size of the Logitech G915 TKL keyboard. The battery life is said to be up to 40 hours for this one.

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If you have been wanting the Logitech G915 but wanted something more compact or easier to bring around, this would definitely be a great option to consider. Otherwise, you can always go for the original.
The Logitech G915 TKL will be available starting June 2020 with a retail price of USD $229. In Malaysia and some other regions where it is listed as the Logitech G913 instead, no pricing or availability have been announced yet. We will be reporting more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally using the original one with the Numpad on and I love it. I’m personally okay with this size so I don’t see myself getting the TKL version, but maybe if I needed something to travel with.
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Get Free 88GB Of Youtube Data With Hotlink This Chinese New Year

To celebrate the festive Chinese New Year, Hotlink is now offering 88GB worth of free data for you to enjoy Youtube. It is available for free with purchase of any selected Hotlink MU package that you can find on the Hotlink Red app.
As you can see from their website, you’d need the Hotlink RED app, choose the daily HotlinkMU package that fits your needs, and finally view the details of your pick and confirm your purchase.
The full list of plans available include:

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3.5GB+88GB of Youtube (valid for 7 days) – RM11
3GB+88GB of Youtube (valid for 5 days) – RM8
2GB+88GB of Youtube (valid for 3 days) – RM5
1.5GB+88GB of Youtube (valid for 2 days) – RM3.50
2.8GB+88GB of Youtube (valid for 1 day) – RM3.50

This promo is now available and will last until the 20th of February 2019. To learn more, you can head down to the Hotlink website.
Pokdepinion: Well that’s definitely a big amount of Youtube data they are offering. Even if I did get one of the packages, I don’t think I’d be able to finish it all off. This promo could possibly be a deal for those who often commute in public transportation and need something to pass the time.
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Ubisoft Officially Announces A New Splinter Cell Remake, To Be Handled By Ubisoft Toronto

Ubisoft has just announced that they have greenlit a remake of their stealth classic, Splinter Cell. The Splinter Cell remake will be developed by Ubisoft Toronto, the developers for 2013’s Splinter Cell: Blaclist and is said to ‘draw from the rich canvas of the brand’.
Splinter Cell remake officially in the works

Ubisoft also stated that the Splinter Cell remake will be rebuilt ‘from the ground up’ utilising Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine-the same engine that was used to create Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Ubisoft’s future Star Wars game. This is so that they can ‘deliver new-generation visuals and gameplay, and the dynamic lighting and shadows the series is known for.’

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In an interview posted on Ubisoft’s website regarding the Splinter Cell remake, producer Matt West explains why they chose to do a remake rather than a straight-up remaster of the game. “I think it kind of has to be a remake as opposed to a remaster. Although we’re still in the very earliest stages of development, what we’re trying to do is make sure the spirit of the early games remains intact, in all of the ways that gave early Splinter Cell its identity,” said West. He also revealed that they will be not be going the open-world route and instead keeping the remake linear as in the original games.

Chris Auty, the Creative Director of the Splinter Cell remake also touched on some of the updates they have in mind as well certain key elements from the original games that they’d like to bring back. “It’s important for us to preserve the sense of mastery by supporting players who observe the situations, make their plan, use their gadgets, and outsmart the enemy creatively to deal with the challenges they are presented with. Ideally, they end up coming out on the other side with no one having realized you were even there. That’s the essence of Splinter Cell.”
“We recognize a huge part of the appeal of Splinter Cell is the flawless planning, execution and satisfaction you feel when you go in and absolutely ace every encounter. Seeing your mastery put on display at the end of things, especially when you go through with no alarms triggered – that’s a big part of the Splinter Cell experience, and we want to be sure we’re honouring that,” he added.
On whether the Splinter Cell remake will include any of the developers of the original game, Technical Director Peter Handrinos had this to say, “There are a lot of vets here, so we’re going to have a really good mix of people who have worked on previous Splinter Cell games, and new team members who are joining and bringing fresh energy and fresh ideas.”

Handrinos is also inviting those who are interested in the remake to drop an application to Ubisoft Toronto. “We’re building a new team, the same way we did when we started the studio,” he said. “There are technical leadership openings and roles across all different job families available.”
The first Splinter Cell game was released back in 2002 and tells the story of Sam Fisher (voiced by actor Michael Ironside), a highly trained black-ops agent and his exploits in protecting the safety of America. It has since spawned a cross-media franchise that includes a multitude of popular and iconic games, novels as well as having future films and even an anime series in development.

Though the Splinter Cell series has yet to see a new instalment since 2013 (until the remake that is), series protagonist Sam Fisher has made appearances in other Ubisoft titles with his most recent as an operator in Rainbow Six Siege.

Pokdepinion: I’m pretty excited to see how Ubisoft Toronto is going to handle the Splinter Cell remake. From the sound of the interview, they do sound like they will at least try to honour the original with faithful updates of the core mechanics and overall feel of it. Here’s hoping they succeed in doing so.
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Digi Talks Through How 5G Will Innovate IoT And AI In Malaysia

Digi took the time today to host a media briefing session on 5G, where they’ve invited Bjørn Taale Sandberg, the Research Group Head of Telenor Group (Scandinavian mobile operator).
Telenor Group’s Research Head, Bjørn Taale Sandberg
At the event, Bjørn spoke on how 5G will innovate things around us and how we could see it implemented in our daily lives, with the potential in IoT (Internet of Things), AI (Artificial Intelligence), and Industry 4.0. He was joined by Joachim Rajaram, Digi Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Kesavan Sivabalan, Digi’s Chief Technical Officer.
Though we might think that with 5G, it will offer us faster speeds and low latency for smartphones, it is indeed more than that. For instance, we can possibly use the new technology to alert hospitals of conditions of patients, even before they are admitted to hospitals. It will allow for new technologies that will transform applications and services.

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Based on Bjørn’s experience, 5G implementation will be done in stages, starting from less populated areas and gradually making into cities. We can expect that 5G in Malaysia will start with pockets of 5G or 5G ‘islands’ where they will emerge beginning as pilots to test various functionalities and uses cases.
5G in Malaysia
5G is estimated to come out as early as 2021/2022 onwards, as commercial offerings to start with. Though it’s exciting that 5G is on the way to Malaysia, we should expect 4G to still be the main solution for most users in terms of coverage. Eventually 5G will fully takes its place. When asked about what will happen to Digi’s service for older connections (2G and 3G), they stated that they’ve made no decisions yet but it’s expected that they will take them out as a natural evolution process. Despite that, the decision whether to do so will be based on the needs of the majority of customers, especially in rural areas.
Interestingly, Bjørn has said that in Norway, they’ve decided to keep 2G for several years and instead shut off 3G because 4G is good enough in terms of coverage.
Pokdepinion: It was really an interesting finding about 5G! I’d be surprised if they decide to close off support for 3G in Malaysia (once 5G kicks in), as LTE connection isn’t really wide in the country..
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Celcom Offers 50% Off With Celcom Home Wireless Broadband Plan

Celcom has recently announced that they are offering 50% discount when your sign up to their Celcom Home Wireless broadband plan.
Celcom Home Wireless broadband discount
Celcom Home Wireless plans
As you can see, there’s three packages to choose from. Should you sign up by the 30th of June 2020, you will get the mentioned 50% discount for your 1st bill.
Each package comes with a 24-month contract as well as free Video Walla and Music Walla content. Additional to that, each comes with their internet quota but you can opt to add on more at RM50 or RM150.

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This promo is available for both new and existing Celcom mobile customers in the country. You can simply call 1111 for registration or walk in to Celcom BlueCube or Celcom authorized sales partners.
To find out more on the packages as well as their coverage area, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I wonder how’s the coverage like, since most would voice out on that matter.
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Apex Legends Mobile Launches with an Exclusive New Legend

Fade Joins the Apex Games in Apex Legends Mobile

Back in April, Respawn Entertainment confirmed that there would be no cross-play between Apex Legends’ mobile and console/PC audiences. Although Apex Legends Mobile will not share progression, seasons, inventories, or anything else with the main console/PC version, the studio thinks that the action on smaller Android and iOS screens will be familiar enough to players.
However, at a preview showcase two weeks ago, Myke Hoff, senior product director for Apex Legends Mobile, underlined that this version was built exclusively for smaller-screen smartphones, which allows veteran players to restart their Apex Games careers.

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“This means we’ll have a different patch cadence, different themes and events, changes to ranked [play] and a myriad of new features,” Hoff explained.
In spite of that, the biggest feature exclusively on Apex Legends Mobile is something fans have suspected since the game’s limited regional launch in early March, the new legend, Fade.

According to Jordan Patz, the game’s design director, Fade was designed specifically for mobile gameplay, and that Respawn used the learnings from bringing PC Legends to mobile to develop a Legend that leans on what we see as the best features of mobile gameplay.
Patz elaborated that Fade is an incredibly aggressive mobility combatant that uses the same technology as Wraith. Fade’s passive, tactical, and ultimate abilities fit the fast-paced playing style that Respawn believes would complement their game’s mobile edition.

Slipstream is a passive ability that allows Fade to move faster for a short amount of time after performing a slide. “It gives players a way to experiment with the advanced movement of Apex slide-jumping, and that’s a key skill we want to teach in all Mobile players,” Patz said.
As stated by Patz, the tactical ability Flashback allows Fade to “reset himself back to a position some number of steps earlier in the engagement.” “This ability is created to give lower-skilled players an emergency ripcord out of bad situations, and to be more forgiving of risky play.” Higher-level players, according to Patz, will most likely employ Flashback to “bamboozle foes, disorient them, and even set up an ambush.”
Patz stated that the Ultimate ability, Phase Chamber, can be used as both an attacking and defensive technique. Fade throws a throwable, it explodes, and everybody within the blast radius is sent into a phase space, unable to give or receive damage. “This ability is designed to help protect against bad situations by allowing Fade to avoid third-party scenarios, or to isolate a single squad member temporarily, to pick apart teams,” Patz explained. Fade can also be used this ability on his own squad to temporarily remove them from danger. Fade gains movement speed while being affected by the phase-space explosion of the bomb.
At launch, Apex Legends Mobile users can play nine out of 21 different Legends from the main game’s roster which are Bangalore, Bloodhound, Caustic, Gibraltar, Lifeline, Mirage, Octane, Pathfinder, and Wraith. Newcastle, the newest legend who debuted with Season 13 on May 10, is however not one of them.
Apex Legends Mobile will include the normal Battle Royale mode, with squads of three and player counts of up to 60, and Arenas, the smaller, round-based 3-on-3 battles launched with Season 9 in the main game a year ago. It will also have a 6v6 Team Deathmatch game with two variants, Clash and Deathmatch, that determine where downed players respawn. In Deathmatch, players who are killed respawn at random locations near their teammates whereas they spawn at their home base in Clash.
Arenas are available on the Thermal Station, Artillery, and Overflow maps, whereas Battle Royale is only available on the World’s Edge map. Clash is available on Thermal Station, Artillery, and Skull Town, while Team Deathmatch is available on Artillery, Overflow, and Market.
Apex Legends Mobile Season 1 launches on May 17, for free on Android and iOS devices via the Google Play and iOS App Store.
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Pokdepinion: As someone who has played the PC version of Apex, I am excited to try the mobile version. Hope my phone can handle it. Kinda excited to try the new Legend too. He looks fun to mess around with.
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Transcend SSD220S offers new choice for budget PC builders

Transcend just announced the availability of the Transcend SSD220S, their latest SSD which offers decent performance figures at an even lower price point than the affordable Transcend SSD370S SSD that we have recently reviewed.

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The Transcend SSD220S is rated for peak speeds of 550MB/s read and 450MB/s write are achieved via advanced firmware algorithms, high-quality TLC NAND flash and SLC caching technology. This guarantees snappy boot-up times and applications load in a flash so you don’t need to wait to get things done. A fast DDR3 DRAM cache provides incredible 4K random read and write performance up to 330MB/s, making it the perfect boot and application drive replacement.
The Transcend SSD220S guarantees long operating life and ability to optimize itself for long-term usage via built-in technologies to improve the drive as wear sets in. Transcend engineers the SSD220S with a RAID engine and low-density parity check coding to keep data secure. Internal wear-levelling technology ensures data integrity during transmission, improving and prolonging the lifespan of the drive. Technologies for maximum reliability including Error Correction Code (ECC) to help detect and correct potential transfer errors, Device Sleep (DevSleep) mode to reduce power consumption and shorten the response time upon wake-up from Sleep or Hibernate.
The included SSD Scope suite allows you to toggle TRIM, monitor the health of the drive via S.M.A.R.T monitoring and even allows you to clone your older drive when upgrading to the Transcend SSD220S. For upgraders, the Transcend SSD220S will easily fit into any 2.5″ drive bay. A 3.5″ bracket is also included if you are upgrading your desktop with the SSD220S.
The Transcend SSD220S will be available in 240GB and 480GB capacities, priced at RM299 and RM549, respectively.

Pokdepinion: The Transcend SSD220S is actually claimed to be faster than the Transcend SSD370S at peak 4K random read and write by 10%. Whether that speed is sustainable or not, we do not know yet. The main point should be that it is quite affordable for a 480GB drive, which should attract more notebook users to upgrade to an SSD. The shift to TLC NAND flash isn’t worrying as TLC has proven to be resilient enough for most workloads.
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Xbox Singapore Facebook Page Rebranded to Xbox SEA – What Could This Mean?

Some interesting developments have occurred with the Microsoft Xbox brand as the official Xbox Singapore Facebook page has been rebranded to Xbox SEA. Could this mean that the gaming brand will have an official presence in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries?
Xbox Singapore Facebook Page Rebranded to Xbox SEA
Recently, the Xbox Singapore Facebook page has been rebranded to Xbox SEA. Interestingly, the page description has also updated to include details that no longer makes it exclusive to just Singapore. This may be a sign that the Microsoft Xbox brand will be making its way to Malaysia and other countries in Southeast Asia.

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If the name change alone isn’t enough to convince you, they recently posted an Age of Empires IV Fan Preview with Bahasa Malaysia audio on the newly-rebranded Facebook page. In fact, the title of the video itself is “Age of Empires: Pratonton Peminat” which literally translates to Age of Empires: Fan Preview.

For now however, Malaysia and other countries in Southeast Asia with exception to Singapore isn’t listed in the Xbox official region list, which you can view by clicking right here. This doesn’t mean that it will not expanding their list sooner or later. For now, we can’t confirm yet if it will be having an official presence but one thing’s for sure, such an occurrence would mean that they are seriously considering it.
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Pokdepinion: If they want to take the next gen console wars seriously, they definitely need to expand their markets sooner rather than later. Sure, it may be tougher in Asia where PlayStation reigns supreme but if they don’t do anything to compete in those segments, then they will never stand a chance to dominate in the long run.
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