TM Unifi is Having Connectivity Issues Due to Damaged Submarine Cable

If you’re a TM Unifi user and you’re facing some internet connectivity issues, it’s not your imagination. There is a particular submarine cable that has been damaged, and it has affected a wide number of users in Malaysia.
According to Telekom Malaysia (TM), the consortium that manages the Asia-Pacific Cable Network 2 (APCN2 cable) has discovered a disruption to the Segment 3 cable between Chongming and Lantau. This connects Malaysia via Mersing to Singapore, Hong Kong, and San Jose, California.
TM Unifi Having Issues Due to Segment 3 Cable Facing Disruptions

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The Segment 3 cable is responsible for international connections to a number of services located in Hong Kong and the United States. As a result of the malfunction, web browsing can be very slow or generally difficult to access for users in Malaysia.
TM Unifi users can expect high latency when using a number of web services, specifically the ones with servers from Hong Kong and the United States. We’ve had users having trouble connecting to EA Origin, Steam, and Netflix.
Restoration works is currently underway but there is no specific date or time that we can expect it to be fixed at the moment. TM has apparently taken some measures to reduce the impact for consumers. With that being said however, TM Unifi users can expect some internet connectivity issues for a while.
We’ll report more when information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Definitely not a good time for this to happen given that Malaysians are currently stuck at home due to the ongoing MCO. Hopefully, it will go back to normal soon.
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Fortnite and Borderlands 3 Special Crossover Event Has Begun – #FortniteXMayhem

Fortnite and Borderlands 3 Special Crossover Event Has Begun

The crossover event that arguably no one saw coming is here. The #FortniteXMayhem special crossover event between Fortnite and Borderlands 3 will give a special spotlight to the Psycho Bandits from the Borderlands series.
The #FortniteXMayhem crossover event lets you drop into the Pandora Rift Zone with the full set of Psycho cosmetic gear and wreak havoc with the Pandora Prefab. The Psycho Bundle will include a Psycho Bandit Outfit, Claptrap Pet, and the Psycho Buzz Axes. The Psycho Bandit Outfit features the iconic mask, hand wraps, makeshift outfit, and washboard abs.
Carrying around the Claptrap Pet might be just as dangerous as painting a target on your back, but it’s your duty as Claptrap’s loyal minion to ferry him across the battlefield and up any stairs you encounter. And the pointiest ends of the Psycho Buzz Axes are equally effective when smashing skulls or breaking objects for materials.
If you want the Psycho Bundle in Fortnite, all you have to do is purchase a copy of Borderlands 3 on Epic Games Store. It can be any edition of the game as long as it’s on Epic Games Store. If you pre-order the game, you will be getting the Psycho Bundle immediate, so you don’t have to wait for the game to be officially released to enjoy it.
The offer will be available exclusively on the Epic Games Store from now until 31st December 2019 at precisely 11:59 PM EST / 1st January 2020 at precisely 11:59 AM GMT+8. You will need an Epic Games account to take advantage of this deal.
For more details on the special event, click right here.

Pokdepinion: I suppose it is a fun thing to have in Fortnite. If you’re going to play the game anyway, it’s just an added bonus for you to enjoy.

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Waze Offers A Heads Up On How You Can Prepare For Ramadan

With the holy month of Ramadan coming soon, Waze has decided to give several tips on how you can beat the rush hours in the period, whether it being a commute home from work or to run errands in the Klang Valley region.
It seems that Waze predicts that drivers heading to work will face heavier traffic compared to when they are travelling home. Traffic is expected to be at its worst from 8am to 11am on weekdays and will only be smoother around 3pm.

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If you’re in the search for fast food restaurants, you might want to avoid visiting them from 4pm to 7pm as people are getting ready to “buka puasa” with their family and friends. It is okay to go around 9pm onwards though.

It seems that shopping centers across the country are consistently crowded between 12pm and 4pm and are most packed from 5pm to 6pm. Similar to fast food restaurants, it’s because people plan on reaching home before “buka puasa” or those who plan on doing so at their nearest shopping mall. It’s best to make a trip from 7pm onwards.

In need of going to the ATM? Well during the month of Ramadan, traffic to banks around Malaysia fluctuates throughout the day. From 7am to 9am, there’s a steady increase of people making trips to ATMs, however traffic to banks start to rise after the doors officially open at 9.30 before it gets jam-packed between 12pm and 3pm. If you’re looking for an easy journey, do so from 4pm onwards as the crowd gradually dissipates and continues to decrease after that.

Last but not least, if you’re looking to fuel up your car for the day, start early and you will be rewarded with little to no queues at any of the petrol pump stations before and around 8am. Congestion starts from 9am onwards and you should avoid them during peak hours between 3pm and 6pm. If you need to refuel your car after work, it’s best to do so from 7pm onwards as they get less and less busy by the hour.
Pokdepinion: I’m definitely going to avoid of opening my fast at shopping malls or any fast food places. You definitely need to come early to book your seats beforehand.
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[Computex 2018] HyperX Comes Up With Some RGB Gears — Control Everything With NGenuity!

As the e-sports scene becomes bigger and bigger, gamers have a tough choice in selecting the best gears for the scene. HyperX has come up with some brand new additions to their gaming peripheral lineup to cope with that.
HyperX RGB Gaming Gear

To those of you who don’t already know, HyperX is a division under Kingston, and they are now ready to offer gamers both RGB peripherals as well as components for the best gaming setup as they unveil the Alloy Elite RGB keyboard, Pulsefire Surge Gaming Mouse and also the Predator DDR4 RGB.

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Since the first Cloud Gaming Headset was launched back in April of 2014, the company has surpassed 5-million gaming headset sales mark in the year 2018 and has continued to gain new fans globally.
Now with the Alloy Elite RGB Gaming Keyboard, it is available in red, brown, or blue Cherry MX key switches. Gamers can then set up their own keyboard with color customizations with the company’s NGenuity software. You can save up to three custom lighting profiles to the keyboard’s on-board memory for a breeze of customization.
Where else the Pulsefire Surge RGB features design improvements, making both palm and claw grip users to enjoy using the mouse while playing any game style. It provides accuracy with its Pixart 3389 sensor and offers 16,000 DPI. Of course, as you can tell with its name, it offers customizable RGB colors on the 360-degree light ring, DPI button, and HX logo through the NGenuity software as well.
Last but not least is the Predator DDR4 RGB. It features HyperX Infrared Sync, offering an enhanced visual experience by maintaining the module lighting in sync.
All of these peripherals has been unveiled at this year’s Computex 2018 but the release date and availability remains to be confirmed.
Pokdepinion: Personally used a HyperX gaming headset previously, I can say that the quality is top-notch (and no, I don’t like notches in my smartphone).
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[E3 2017] New Trailer for Sony’s Spider-Man PS4 Game – Release window revealed!

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility… and hopefully a good Spider-Man game

So Sony decided to show us more of the Spider-Man game developed by Insomniac Games at their press conference over at E3 2017 with a 9 minute long gameplay trailer. Check it out:
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When the game was first revealed back at E3 2016 I was caught off guard because there was no way I had expected a new Spider-Man game. I felt a mixture of giddy excitement because Spider-Man is probably my favourite comic book character and also a feeling of dread because Spidey hasn’t really had a good track record when it comes to video games except maybe the Spider-Man 2 video game adaptation. Though it was far from a breakout game like, say, Batman’s Arkham series of games.

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The trailer shown was chalk full of the kind humour and fast paced energy you’d expect coming from the wisecracking Webhead. The gameplay also showcased some cool web-slinging and gave us a taste of the game’s combat system. The web-swinging in this game looks like it could actually be as good and fun as Spider-Man 2. Insomniac Games famous for making the Spyro the Dragon series, Ratchet & Clank and Sunset Overdrive, looks to have really nailed the look and feel of ol’ Spidey even through the stark redesign of his familiar costume. With this game not being tied to any movie or comic book canon gives Insomniac Games the perfect opportunity to put their stamp on the game and tell their version of a Spider-Man story.

The trailer also featured a few notable characters from the comic books most notably Wilson Fisk AKA The Kingpin, Martin Li AKA Mister Negative and also Captain Yuri Watanabe AKA Wraith, just to name a few. There’s also an introduction of a brand new super powered villain group called the Demons.
Miles Morales

Also in the spirit of Marvel there’s also an end scene stinger that teased teenager Miles Morales who in the comics became the Web-Slinger himself after the death of Peter Parker.
Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man releases sometime in 2018 and will be a PS4 exclusive title.
Pokdepinion: The game looks good despite my concerns considering the abysmal track record of Spider-Man games. This will definitely be on my ‘to play’ list when it eventually releases next year.

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ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 Review – Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System

The ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 – AX11000 Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System is a router specifically designed for your Gigabit network  to ensure fast, stable bandwidth to all devices that are connected. I believe in the future , majority of us will have the luxury of having a Gigabit internet speed in our home.
To fully maximize the Gigabits internet speed requires a good router. The ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 is well equipped to handle not just 1Gbps of internet speed but 2.5Gbps. I wonder if there any ISPs in Malaysia that can provide 2Gbps internet speed to home users. You get two units of the ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12, And I can assure you with its Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 system, a single unit can already cover up a very large area, even a 2-storey building, but of course your devices need to support Wi-Fi 6 to fully utilize it .

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Unboxing
The overall packaging weighs around 3kg, and that is because a single unit ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 weighs at 1.5kg. That’s quite heavy for a router.
All additional information can bee seen on the back of the box.
You get what you pay for as opening the box feels as pleasant as opening a premium gift box.
Two additional boxes inside holds the power cord and LAN cable.
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 was awarded with the CES Innovation Awards 2022 Honoree. This is thanks to its beauty and elegant design with transparent top. 8 antennas can be seen, with another 2 hidden ones, which brings a total of 10 antennas.
From the top, you can easily see the 8 antennas inside with the ASUS logo on the center. My first impression of it made me think it was a fan inside but actually, it’s just a logo with some design elements around it.
For the I/O port, you have two 1Gbps LAN port that can be combined with Link aggregation to make 2Gbps, 2.5Gbps WAN port and 2.5Gbps LAN port. Sadly, there are no USB ports.
A closer look at the body and you can see the text “Inspiring Innovation”, a truly innovative design with a slick, minimalist look, a beauty with power inside.
Upon firing up the ASUS ZenWiFi ProXT12, the ASUS logo lights up. No more of that little bright blinking LED as I put a tape on my Nokia modem to cover up those little blinking, annoying LEDs.
I’m not sure about the lighting colour indication but from what I know via testing, blue mean trying to connect with your ISP, Red mean there is a problem with connecting to ISP and White mean your connection is all good.
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 Spec Table

Network Standard
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WiFi 4 (802.11n)
WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
IPv4
IPv6

Data Rate
802.11a : up to 54 Mbps
802.11b : up to 11 Mbps
802.11g : up to 54 Mbps
WiFi 4 (802.11n) : up to 600 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 1000 Mbps
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) : up to 4333 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (2.4GHz) : up to 1148 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz-1) : up to 4804 Mbps
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) (5GHz-2) : up to 4804 Mbps

Antenna
Internal Antenna x 10

Transmit/Receive
2.4GHz 4×4
5GHz-1 4×4
5GHz-2 4×4

CPU
2.0 GHz quad-core 64bits processor

Memory
256 MB Flash
1GB RAM

Operating Frequency
2.4G Hz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2

Boost Speeds
OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access)
Beamforming: standard-based and universal
1024-QAM high data rate
20/40/80/160 MHz bandwidth

Ports
RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for WAN x 1, RJ45 for 2.5G BaseT for LAN x 1, RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 2

Buttons
WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch

Power Supply
AC Input : 110V~240V(50~60Hz)
DC Output : 19 V with max. 2.37 A current / 19.5 V with max. 2.31 A current

Package Content
ZenWiFi Pro XT12
RJ-45 Cable
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

AiMesh
AiMesh : Yes
Primary AiMesh router : Yes
AiMesh node : Yes

IFTTT
Yes

AiProtection
AiProtection : AiProtection Pro
Malicious site blocking : Yes
Two-Way IPS : Yes
Infected Device Prevention and Blocking : Yes

Traffic Control
Adaptive QoS : Yes
Traffic Monitor : Yes
Traffic Analyzer : Yes

Wireless
IPv6 : Yes
MU-MIMO : Yes
Wi-Fi Encryption : WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPA3-Personal, WPS support
UTF-8 SSID : Yes
Guest Network : Yes
Maximum Guest Network rule : Max 9 rules
WPS : Yes
Wi-Fi MAC address filter : Yes
Maximum MAC filters : Max 64 rules
Wireless scheduler : Yes
Airtime fairness : Yes
RADIUS Server : Yes
Universal beamforming : Yes
Explicit beamforming : Yes

WAN
Dual WAN : Yes
WAN Aggregation : Yes
3G/4G LTE dongle : No
DMZ : Yes
DDNS : Yes
Let’s Encrypt : Yes

LAN
IGMP snooping : Yes
IPTV : Yes
LAN Link Aggregation : Yes

VPN
VPN Client L2PT : Yes
VPN Client OVPN : Yes
VPN Client PPTP : Yes
VPN Server IPSec : Yes
VPN Server OVPN : Yes
VPN Server PPTP : Yes

Administration
Operating mode : Wireless router mode
Range extender mode
Access point mode
Media bridge mode
Firewall : Yes
Maximum Firewall keyword filter : Max 64 rules
Maximum Firewall network service filter : Max 32 rules
Maximum Firewall URL filter : Max 64 rules
Wake on LAN (WOL) : Yes
Diagnosis tools : Yes
Feedback system : Yes
System log : Yes

Dimensions (LxWxH)
115 x 115 x 241mm

Speed, Performance, and Features
To be honest, the ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 is totally underutilized for my network system, with 300Mbps internet speed paired with a router that is capable of 2Gbps speed, it’s overkill.
Remembered my review on the ASUS ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XP4), where I put a second unit of XP4 in my garage and getting 240Mbps? The speed test above is based on me using my laptop with an ASUS USB-AX56 and “a single unit of ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12” at my garage around 30 meters away from the router. I’m getting the full speed of my internet connection.
Mesh System Supported
A single unit of ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12’s Wi-Fi signal can cover up to 30 meters using Wi-Fi 6 technologies. With strategic placement and using 2 units of the router in a mesh system, the ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 easily can cover up not just a very large home but a large 3-storey office building.
AiProtection from Trend Micro is here to ensure your network is safe from any threats. Of course, this feature is a must when you have a powerful router that is capable of handling tons of devices.
The ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 is not marketed as an extensive gaming router, but fret not. The standard ASUS QoS protocol is enough to prioritize the bandwidth based on what you select.
TRI-BAND Wi-Fi

What exactly is a Tri-Band Wi-Fi? It is already common to see in every networking product will have a 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Wi-Fi radio. With Tri-Band Wi-Fi you will have 2.4Ghz and two 5Ghz radio, a Tri-Band radio mean more Bandwidth thus reliable connection for more devices, to keep it simple Tri-Band Wi-Fi would benefit larger areas such as an office and a large lecture hall.
ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 Verdict
The ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 priced at RM3998 is kind of a hefty damage to your wallet but with the performance it gives, I believe it’s worth it. A single unit can give full performance with Wi-Fi 6 over a 30 meter distance, which is amazing. Furthermore, it is equipped with Tri-Band Wi-Fi, which means more bandwidth and it’s capable of handling tons of devices, suitable Enterprise-level users. For home users, it is nice to have and it would provide futureproofing when Gigabit internet becomes more common in every household in Malaysia.
Because of the design and the performance it delivers, I award the ASUS ZenWiFi Pro XT12 with the Gold Pokdeward as it truly deserves it.
Big thanks to ASUS Malaysia for sending us this router for the purpose of this review.
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iFlix extends its horizons by expanding to 23 territories with iFlix Africa

Say what? Yep, you heard that right! iFlix has just announced their establishment of iFlix Africa which will be the company’s initiative to bring their SVoD (Subscription Video on Demand) services to the said country. It’s opening it’s Africa HQ in Cape Town, South Africa and will be retaining its branding as iFlix. They have also planned the launch in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe over the coming months.
This will be opening up doors to first run exclusives and award winning programs broadcasting to hundreds of millions of consumers across the region. In addition to having the best of Hollywood, Bollywood, Nollywood and other regional an local programming, iFlix will additionally offer an extensive collection of highly acclaimed African shows and movies with iFlix Africa planning to introduce exclusive African content series.
Having first launched its service in May 2015, iflix quickly established its dominance in the Asian region, rolling out its world class service to 18 markets across Asia and MENA in less than two years, acquiring over 5 million members over the period. iflix Africa will capitalize on SSA’s large youth population, rapidly growing internet and smartphone penetration, and huge appetite for digital content and entertainment.

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The establishment of iflix Africa represents an incredibly exciting step in iflix’s growth story. As Africa transitions from the margins to the mainstream of the global economy, there is a unique, ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to fundamentally shift the way a billion people consume and enjoy content. By 2020, Africa will have 720 million smartphone users. We aim to meet the entertainment needs of those growingly connected viewers. Mark Britt, iflix Co-founder and CEO
As the fastest-growing mobile market on earth, Africa is without question one of the world’s most dynamic regions. We are thrilled to introduce our first-of-its-kind SVoD service here. We are passionately focused on providing the broadest selection of premium content at a price everyone can afford. We can’t wait to tackle both the enormous opportunities and challenges ahead, in serving this incredibly diverse and exciting region Andre de Wet, iflix Head of Africa
Pokdepinion: So who’s up for a trip to Cape Town just to catch up a couple of African series with their natives? I’ve been a loyal subscriber of iFlix, and kudos to iFlix for this wonderful achievement!
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Nintendo Switch Firmware Update 8.0.0 Adds Overclocking Via Boost Mode
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, exclusively available on the Nintendo Switch.

Recently, the Nintendo Switch firmware update 8.0.0 was released. It introduced a number of new features such as save data transfers as well as various fixes for the system. However, there is one new feature that wasn’t mentioned in the patch notes, and it’s called Boost Mode.
The boost mode essentially overclocks the Nintendo Switch CPU temporarily in certain points of the game. The most noticeable result is faster load times with certain games. From what we understand, it boosts the 1GHz clock speed to 1.75GHz, which is quite a hefty boost.
According to the folks over at GBATemp, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild saw substantial improvements with Boost Mode:

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Loading save file: 31 seconds > 21 seconds
Fast travel: 19 seconds > 11 seconds
Entering shrine: 10 seconds > 7 seconds

Apparently, the overclocked speed will kick in during loading sections, and then go back to the usual 1GHz clock speed when the game is properly loaded. This reminds us of the legendary SEGA Genesis’ “Blast Processing” feature, which was interestingly a move done to combat the competing SNES console. Kind of feels like Nintendo took a page from an old rival.
We are certain that every game will be able to fully utilize Boost Mode but the effects will certainly vary. It could be something as minuscule as 1 second, or something as substantial as 10 seconds. Looks like we’re going to have to give it a try on all the games we have with us right now.
Pokdepinion: Personally curious to see how big of a difference in loading times we can get with the other games. Anything to improve loading speed is a very welcome addition for me.
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Xiaomi Mi 10T available this 23rd October with free Mi LED TV 4S 55″

If you missed the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro’s early bird sale, here’s your chance to snag a free 55″ Mi LED TV 4S with the Xiaomi Mi 10T on 23rd October. Heck, even if you don’t get the free TV, it is still an amazingly good deal, as you will be getting a slew of amazing features at just RM1699.
This time around, Xiaomi Malaysia will be making it more interesting, with a free Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 for every purchase. The free Mi LED TV 4S 55″ will be given out to every 50th customer, with a total of 24 units up for grabs.

This promo for the Xiaomi Mi 10T will be exclusively available on Lazada. The Xiaomi Mi 10T’s specs are as follows:

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Specs

Snapdragon 865, octa-core up to 2.84GHz, 7nm
8GB LPDDR5 RAM
128GB UFS 3.1 storage
6.67″ FHD+ LCD display, 144Hz refresh rate
64MP f/1.9, PDAF + 13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 5MP macro camera
20MP f/2.2 selfie camera
5000mAh battery, 33W fast charging
RM1699

Would you be getting the Xiaomi Mi 10T, or would you still prefer the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro? Regardless of your choice, make sure to check out our review of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro!
Pokdepinion: I am tempted by the Xiaomi Mi 10T, but the OIS and doubled storage capacity on the Mi 10T Pro does entice me too…
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More Details on Red Dead Redemption 2 Unveiled; Epic Wild West Hijinks

Rockstar Games’ long-awaited Red Dead Redemption 2 shows off the West in all its glory with a new trailer showing several characters, settings, and more.
More Details on Red Dead Redemption 2 Unveiled

With the release of Red Dead Redemption in 2010, Rockstar Games captured the beauty and violence of the Wild West in an epic open-world adventure, and the studio seems to recapturing that games’ grandeur with the upcoming sequel, Red Dead Redemption 2.
As teased by Rockstar Games last week, the studio released a brand new trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 giving a closer look at the Western game in motion, and shedding a bit more light on the story that will await players in the West. No firm release date was provided by the new trailer, but Spring 2018 still looks to be the targeted release window for the anticipated game.

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According to the description on the game’s trailer, Red Dead Redemption 2 tells “the story of outlaw Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang as they rob, fight and steal their way across the vast and rugged heart of America in order to survive,” with the trailer showing what look like a few of the faces you will encounter throughout the journey.
First revealed by Rockstar last year, Red Dead Redemption 2 was originally planned for a Fall 2017 release window and was given a first look trailer showing its gorgeous Western environments in motion. However, earlier this year Rockstar said that it would be delaying the game to Spring 2018, as the studio said initially that “some extra time is necessary to ensure that we can deliver the best experience possible for fans.”
Red Dead Redemption 2 will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Spring 2018. for a closer look at the beautiful Western game in motion, be sure to check out the trailer at the top of this post.

Pokdepinion: Now that looks pretty interesting. At the same time, I’m wondering if another delay will happen prior to its release date. Let’s hope for the best.
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Xbox One S All Digital Edition to Release This May 2019

Previously, we spoke about Microsoft’s move to make an all-digital console with no disc drives. While we anticipated it for the next generation Xbox console, turns out it was for the Xbox One. Now, we have details on when the Xbox One S All Digital Edition will be released.
The Xbox One S All Digital Edition is slated for released on 7th May 2019. It is said that the release date came from a document which Windows Central managed to get their hands on. Furthermore, it is said that this release date is for a simultaneous worldwide release.

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The new console is said to have a 1TB HDD inside along with digital download codes for a few great games. The games that were mentioned are Sea of Thieves, Forza Horizon 3, and Minecraft.
It’s worth noting that this piece of information came from Windows Central and not from Microsoft officially. Therefore, we should take this information with a grain of salt. To the least, we can look forward to 7th May 2019 and see if anything interesting pops up.
Source: Windows Central
Pokdepinion: An all digital console coming sooner rather than later. Especially with Microsoft planning to unveil their next generation Xbox soon, this is a rather ballsy move.
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Vivo Xplay 5 confirmed; insane 6GB of RAM

In 2015, the ASUS Zenfone 2 was launched with 4GB of RAM, setting a new bar for the amount of RAM in smartphones. Actually no smartphone has more than 4GB of RAM, until now. Samsung has made the technology for packing 6GB of RAM into smartphones viable, and Vivo is the first company to make use of that. The Vivo Xplay 5 is confirmed to sport 6GB of RAM, an extra 50% over current flagships.

The Xplay 5 is also confirmed to sport Qualcomm’s highest end SoC, the Snapdragon 820 featuring Kryo cores. Other confirmed specifications include a dual-curved screen, reportedly from Samsung which has ramped up their production of their AMOLED displays. Vivo’s famed HiFi audio is also sure to make an appearance in this smartphone.

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Do you think we need more RAM in our smartphones? Hit us up in the comments section below!
Pokdepinion: I, for one, never ever felt that there is a case of “too much RAM”. More is always merrier, and it is surprising to see it coming from a manufacturer not known for their firsts-in-industy achievements. I guess someone has to pick up the slack from HTC.
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Neffos N1 review — a decent all-rounder!

Introduction

Say the name Neffos and few would even react to it. It is actually a smartphone brand by TP-Link, a brand better known for their networking hardware. Their previous smartphones targeted the entry-level market, but today we have here their latest device. Introduced at MWC 2018, the Neffos N1 here packs a dual-camera camera to fight it out among the mid-range devices. However we know having two cameras doesn’t mean it will perform any better than a single camera, but hey, let’s take a look before passing any form of judgement, shall we?
Unboxing

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Showcasing off the front and back of the Neffos N1, the packaging is easy to identify. I have not seen a smartphone package with the product image on the top surface for quite some time already, so this is refreshing, in a way.

The underside sports a sticker with the highlight specifications of the Neffos N1. I would have liked product images from every angle with the dimensions here, but this is already more information than offered by the packaging of most smartphone brands nowadays.

Lifting off the lid made me gag a little. Why is there a label that reminds me of smartphones from a previous generation? And it doesn’t even cover the entire screen area! While I understand that it is good for displaying on a shelf, going for a monochrome infographic-style would have made the Neffos N1 look much more premium.

Yet another odd decision is the inclusion of a tempered glass screen protector instead of a case. Aside from that, the contents here are pretty standard. I was pleasantly surprised to find an 18W charger here too. But seriously Neffos, why a tempered glass instead of a case?
Appearance

There are thick bezels at the top and bottom of the Neffos N1, marring the appeal of the Neffos N1 as a 2018 device. The navigation keys are capacitive, and is marked out in a way that just isn’t all that attractive. A circle flanked by two lines just doesn’t look all that good, but there is a silver lining, which we will get to later.

The back is uncannily reminiscent of the HUAWEI P9/P10 devices. A sleek aluminium back with a glass panel that covers the cameras? There is no Leica branding here, but Neffos reminds you that this is a dual lens setup. Unfortunately, the top glass panel doesn’t feel as premium as the device that inspired it. It is just a little bit raised above the metal. Probably it is just limited to our unit, but it being flush would indicate much better QC. You also get both the Neffos and TP-Link branding here on the back.

Here on the left side is where things get interesting. The volume button is found here, instead of together with the power button over on the right. There is also a mute switch, similar to what is found on OnePlus 5/5T. Perfect for quickly silencing your embarrassing ringtone.

A perforation for the secondary microphone sits up top, while over here on the bottom we get the USB Type-C port and loudspeaker. The 3.5mm jack also finds its home here.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
MediaTek Helio P25 @ MT6757CD (4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 2.6 GHz, 4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.6 GHz), 16nm FinFET process

GPU:
Mali-T880MP2 @ 1 GHz

RAM:
4GB

Display:
5.5″, FHD (1080p) IPS display

Storage:
64GB eMMC 5.1 (expandable via microSD up to 128GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
12MP f/2.0, 1/2.9″ Sony IMX 386, 1.25µm pixel pitch, PDAF
12MP f/2.0, 1/2.9″ Sony IMX 386 (monochrome), 1.25µm pixel pitch
Single LED flash, 4K video
Front Camera
8MP f/2.0, Beautify

OS:
NFUI 7.0 based on Android Nougat 7.1.1

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Bluetooth 4.1
FDD-LTE (Band 1/3/5/7/8/20)

SIM:
Dual nanoSIM (second slot shared with microSD slot)

Battery:
Li-ion 3260 mAh (non-removable)

Weight:
165 g

The specifications sheet has no surprises, and it looks every part a decent mid-ranger, except for the camera. Android Nougat 7.1.1 is worrying in a 2018 device, but we can cut it some slack since there are flagships running around without their Oreo updates yet.
Performance
We have the MediaTek Helio P25 which sees the ARM Cortex A53 cores clocked at up to 2.6 GHz. With those lofty speeds, we should see it go up to those speeds very rarely, or we are in for a hot and hungry device. The dual-core GPU looks like a downer, but it is clocked high at 1 GHz, so let’s see if it makes up for anything.

Our go-to benchmark seems to like the device, with it scoring higher than the Snapdragon 625 and Snapdragon 630-toting ZenFone 4. This is quite surprising as Antutu usually rewards devices with faster GPUs, but perhaps the high-clocked Mali-T880s still pack a punch?

CPU performance is understandably high, with the 2.6 GHz cores. It falls back when it comes to multi-core performance, which is expected considering it would be very difficult to keep all 8 cores running at their maximum clock speeds without hitting the thermal limit or consume bucket loads of power.

The Neffos N1’s highly clocked Mali-T880 cores are pretty fast, and is nearly 50% faster than the Adreno 506 . It falls just short of the Exynos 7880 though, and is even further away from the Adreno 508. The Neffos N1 should still do well against recent mid-range devices though, as the Snapdragon 625 is still a popular chipset as of the end of 2017, so your favorite MOBA games most probably won’t make the Neffos N1 break a sweat.

It delivers a nice showing in PCMark’s performance test. It is a lot faster than the MT6750T-packing ZenFone Max Plus M1, and is literally neck to neck versus the Galaxy A7 (2017). This benchmark prefers devices with lots of fast cores, so it is no surprise. I did expect its 2.6 GHz-clocked cores to propel it closer to the higher end devices in the list, but I guess there are other factors involved too, like RAM bandwidth.

The cores are fast, but apparently they do clock down quickly when they aren’t needed to be running at full tilt. Speaking of clock, the Neffos N1 clocks nearly 8.5 hours in the PCMark battery life benchmark. The screen was bright at 50%, and yet it delivered these nice figures. I am quite impressed!

Under real usage conditions, it delivered nearly 5 hours of screen-on time, which is great in my books. After a day and a half away from the plug, it finally hit 15%. Connecting the 18W charger added 45% to the tank in 30 minutes, which should suffice for at least half a day of usage if we are to extrapolate from our data.
User Experience
Hardware

A 16:9 display with a good 1080p resolution takes up most of the front, with considerably thick bezels on every end. While thick bezels usually lead to devices being harder to handle in one hand, the 5.5″ screen here on the Neffos N1 does help to keep things manageable. The display itself is decent, with good color that aren’t too vivid, and it goes really bright too. Oh and if you are looking to enjoy multimedia, the mono loudspeaker goes really loud. You should however plug in some earphones into the 3.5mm jack which is still available on the Neffos N1.

Navigation around the UI is handled by these three backlit capacitive buttons. While they do not look like much, you can configure them, as in have the back key on either side of the home key. Being somewhat of a purist, the back key must always be on the left for me, and I can have that on the Neffos N1. I am a happy camper.

You will find the fingerprint scanner over on the back, where I think is the right place fingerprint scanner should be until they can reliably cram them under the display. It doesn’t wake the device up as fast as I would like it to, and it does fail whenever my fingers were even slightly wet. Neffos definitely has to improve on this, as the mid-range is rife with much faster fingerprint scanners than what the Neffos N1 has.
Software

While the back of the devices reminded me of HUAWEI’s devices, the Android skin called NFUI looks pretty derivative of EMUI 5.0 too. But then again, I did enjoy using EMUI, so I am not complaining. The blue-on-white theme is easy to see, and the curved edges throughout the notification shade is good looking too. Can’t wait to see it on Neffos’ 18:9 smartphone with curved screen corners, when it comes out. There is no app drawer here, but that appears to be norm for Android skins designed in China.

There are a few in-house apps that work together with TP-Link’s smart home integration as well as their routers. The most interesting app pre-installed on a smartphone I have ever seen has to go to the Smart WLAN app, with the WLAN Extender function in it to improve your wireless situation in a pinch. Good way to flaunt those networking roots here, Neffos! Meanwhile, another smartphone brand with vast experience networking are building smartphones without 5 GHz WiFi. Shame on them. The Theme app offers a few included themes which are quite good, there is no way to download any new ones. Neffos should have left the option open, despite there being no third-party themes available for NFUI at the moment.
Camera

The dual camera setup here is not of the wide + zoom kind. No prizes for guessing who pioneered this configuration, but there is a dual monochrome + RGB sensor here. The Neffos N1 doesn’t sport any Leica or ZEISS engineering though. On the bright side, he dual camera setup here actually bests the Nokia 8, with 1.25µm pixels in the Sony Exmor RS IMX 386 sensors for both cameras, with one having Bayer color filter removed for true monochrome, and better dynamic range. The two cameras also work together for some cool depth detection for the increasingly popular bokeh effects.

UI-wise, once again we are looking at a familar design, especially coming from a user of an honor 8 for more than a year. The bokeh mode which is easily accessible on the side bar doesn’t even try to emulate aperture, with the number indicating the level of blurring you want to apply. The other modes are all accessible via a swipe upwards. There are color filters too, which appear with a swipe in the other direction.

Generally the images turn out okay, but processing could be a bit faster. Noise is well controlled, and shutter speeds go as low as 1/15 in low light, but that’s still manageable without OIS. The software bokeh is far from perfect, and the Neffos N1 could definitely do with more work in this area. You can adjust the blurring after you have taken the shot, but somehow it goes as far as to even blur out the watermark. The Neffos N1’s camera  delivers pretty decent results and could probably do even more with some tweaks to the software. Enjoy the full-sized samples in our Flickr album.
Conclusion
Is the Neffos N1 the smartphone you want to get if you had RM1099 to spend on a smartphone? Given the performance figures, you won’t really be let down here, despite the initial doubt I had when I was presented with a MediaTek chipset. It didn’t choke even a tiny bit when I was using it for internet browsing, social networking and instant messaging. And oh the camera is really quite good albeit taking a bit longer for image processing than I liked. Even with its UI and design heavily borrowing from a more established brand, the overall experience of using the Neffos N1 is definitely noteworthy. This is a strong offering by Neffos, and I look forward to more from the relatively new brand. However with the market moving to 18:9 displays, I am afraid the Neffos N1 may just be a little too late to the party. The Neffos N1 is definitely worthy of our Silver PokdeWard.

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Tune In To This Year’s RazerCon Digital Event And You Could Win A New Razer Blade 15

The RazerCon 2020 digital event will be happening on the 10th of October 2020 where Razer will unveil some of their latest products and you can even win big from the livestream.
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At the show, you can expect several things such as the world’s first RGB lighting-reactive livestream, new Razer products, exclusive content showcases from multiple game studios, as well appearances from gaming celebrities.
Razer has said that they are inviting the public to interact on the stream to participate in contests and giveaways, where you could even win yourself a brand new Razer Blade 15, Razer and partner hardware, as well as in-game items and beta keys from participating game studios.

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You can catch the stream across Razer’s social network channels that includes their Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter accounts.
Previously Razer unleashed their new wireless gaming peripheral lineup. Do check that out by heading to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what they have to unveil at the event. Don’t forget to catch the stream for a chance in winning!
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Asia Pacific Predator League 2020 Postponed To Next Year

If you’re a fan of the Asia Pacific Predator League, you’d need to know that the tournament has been postponed to spring 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Asia Pacific Predator League 2020 postponed to 2020
The folks at Acer has announced of the postponement, where they’ve revealed that the health and safety of the gaming community is of priority.
Regardless, the same qualifying teams from the local preliminary competition will attend the finale in Spring 2021 and the event has been renamed as Predator League 2020/2021 with a prize pool of US$400,000.

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The postponement of the Asia Pacific Predator League, instead of a cancellation, demonstrates Acer’s commitment to the gaming community. With the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we made the decision to move the competition to Spring 2021 for the safety and best interest of the tournament’s competitors, fans, spectators, and staff.Andrew Hou, President of Acer Pan Asia Pacific Regional Operations
They’ve said that almost 20,000 tickets have already been sold for the tournament, which was originally planned to take place in Manila, Philippines in February 2020.
In addition to the news, they’ve said that all contestants will be directly contacted with notices of important updates and when a new date has been established.
Pokdepinion: Well their action is definitely understandable. Together we can work together to break the chain. Let’s just hope that the outbreak resolves sooner rather than later.
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HONOR 20 PRO To Get Stunning Icelandic Frost Variant

HONOR recently unveiled a new color variant for their flagship, the HONOR 20 PRO, which is called Icelandic Frost. Inspired by the Jokulsarlon Glacier in Iceland, the new variant is set to arrive in Malaysia very soon.
The Icelandic Frost is the third and latest variant for the HONOR 20 PRO. It combines white and pink hues to create the stunning looks.
If you’re not sure on what the HONOR 20 PRO offers, well it offers the industry’s largest f/1.4 wide aperture that comes with an Ultra-High ISO sensitivity of 204,800, offering performance in low-light photography.

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Coming with a quad camera setup, the HONOR 20 PRO offers a 48MP main camera, 16MP super wide-angle, 8MP telephoto shooter, and a 2MP macro lens. Staying with the cameras, thanks to them, the HONOR 20 PRO ranks second in DxOMark’s Score with 111 points earlier this year.
Wish to learn more on the HONOR 20 PRO? You can do so by checking out our full hands-on review right here.
Pokdepinion: Man, If I was aiming to get the HONOR 20 PRO, I’d definitely get the Icelandic Frost color. It’s really beautiful, setting itself apart.
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MyJPJ App Gets New Update with Improved Security and Major Fixes

If you have yet to succeed in using the MyJPJ app, there is a new update which brings some notable changes and much needed improvements.
MyJPJ App Gets Much Needed Update
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced significant updates to its MyJPJ mobile app and public portal. The department has received a lot of feedback and complaints from the public regarding the use of digital driving licenses and road tax, and these changes were made in response to these concerns.
One of the most notable changes is the enhanced security for account registrations. Previously, users only needed a password and TAC code, but now, to create an account, users must enter the last eight figures from the back of their driver’s license. This additional layer of security also applies to account recovery.

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JPJ has also introduced a new recovery tool that allows users to reset their email address used during registration or update it. These updates are being gradually rolled out on Android, iOS, and Huawei.
Last week, the department abolished the need for physical road tax and driving licenses for private Malaysian drivers with LMM licenses. Drivers can generate digital copies of their licenses and road tax using the MyJPJ app. Enforcement officers will accept a screenshot or printed version of the digital documents as valid proof of documentation.
The policy only applies to private Malaysian drivers, and foreign motorists and commercial drivers still need to carry physical stickers and cards. The shift from physical to digital is estimated to save JPJ up to RM96 million annually in printing costs. Overall, these updates make it easier and more secure for drivers to access and manage their documents.
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Pokdepinion: Did you manage to sign up yet? I’m still having a bit of issues but at least I progressed further than when I first tried it out. Gonna try again later in the day.
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LG Showcases SIGNATURE OLED M TVs With ‘Swan Lake’ Performance Sponsorship

LG teamed up with French ballet master Angelin Preljocaj with the sponsorship of ballet performance titled ‘Swan Lake’, at the LG Arts Center Seoul in South Korea from June 22-25. This follows the first LG sponsorship in November 2022 to Yoann Bourgeois with the ‘He Who Falls’ performance, showcasing the blend of arts and LG’s own SIGNATURE lineup.
This is also Preljocaj’s first visit in Korea in 4 years, previously with ‘La Fresque’. Attendees on-site can also witness first-hand in the LG SIGNATURE exhibition zone located at the entrance of LG SIGNATURE Hall, the spaces is said to provide “a distinctive experience that extends the emotional impact of the performance beyond the confines of the theater.”

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The TV in question is the 97-inch LG SIGNATURE OLED M3, which LG touted as the world’s largest OLED TV. One of the standout features of this model is the wireless Zero Connect Box placed next to the TV to blend into the sculpture, without wiring present.

“We take great pride in the fact that LG Electronics has once again signed a title sponsorship this year, further solidifying our commitment to the arts and culture scene,” said Lee Jeong-seok, head of LG Electronics’ Global Marketing Center. “With the LG SIGNATURE OLED M Exhibition Zone, we have created a convergence of technological excellence and artistic brilliance aiming to provide audiences with an immersive firsthand experience of the exceptional LG SIGNATURE OLED M, meticulously crafted with our finest technology.”
The SIGNATURE OLED M series is set to debut in the second half of 2023, and LG will be continuing the public showcase of the TV until July 22.
Pokdepinion: The TV now definitely qualifies as an art installation.
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New Apple iPad Pro and MacBook Pro Models May Come with Larger Battery

The Apple iPad Pro and MacBook Pro are popular gadgets in today’s day and age for a variety of reasons. People could easily use them for both work and play. One of the more common complaints about both devices is the battery life. It appears that newer versions of both devices are expected to see a boost in battery life.
Apple has mentioned that they will be purchasing OLED displays from Samsung, which will then be utilized for both the iPad Pro and the MacBook Pro. The OLED displays are thinner, which allows for more room for larger batteries to be placed inside.

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While there isn’t much information about the upcoming iPad Pro, the new MacBook Pro is expected to come with a 16-inch OLED display. It’s mentioned that the new device will not be larger than the current 15.6-inch model, so we expect the bezels to shrink significantly.

With Apple already launching the 13-inch and 15-inch models, we don’t expect to see this 16-inch model to pop up very soon. Despite there being a big Apple event happening this Fall 2019, it would be more realistic to expect it to pop up sometime in 2020, possibly during Spring.
OLED displays are a beauty but the price tag, not so much. We do expect it to be rather pricey, or perhaps by usual Apple standards. It would still be an exciting thing to look forward to when it’s ready to be announced. For now, just keep your eyes and ears peeled out.
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Pokdepinion: Anything with OLED is a big thumbs up for me.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 Review – The Best JRPG Series Delivers Yet Again

What is The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 About?

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 is a direct sequel to the previous two games, taking place one a half years after the second entry in the Cold Steel subseries. Rean Schwarzer reprises his role as the protagonist but this time, he’s a military professor at Thors Branch Campus in Leeves.
There is a brand new Class VII, initially consisting of three characters; Altina Orion, Juna Crawford, and Kurt Vander. Later on, they are joined by Ash Carbide and Musse Egret. Aside from teaching, Rean is also tasked by the Imperial government to resolve numerous conflicts arising all over Erebonia, with some unexpected help from old friends.

In the midst of grooming the new Class VII as well as Thors Branch Campus as a whole, the students and professors are inevitably caught in yet another conflict. It seems both Chancellor Gilliath Osborne, the Gnomes, and Ouroboros are lurking in the darkness, with the mysterious “Phastasmal Blaze Plan” resuming once more. It’s up to Rean and the entirety of Class VII to save the day.

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If you’d like to read our review of the first Trails of Cold Steel, click right here. If you want to read the Trails of Cold Steel 2 review, click here instead.
Continuing Where We Left Off

The biggest change compared to the previous two entries is that now, you are a professor instead of a student. However, the game still works quite similarly to before. You walk around the area, Leeves, doing a number of things including fishing, shopping, helping people out, and more.
Thors Branch Campus at Leeves is different from the main campus but the layout is very similar. You have a variety of shops at Leeves, Radio Trista, a church, and the school campus itself. While it may be limited at first, you will slowly unlock more places as you progress through the game.

Interestingly, you will bump into familiar faces in the new branch campus. One character I can say without spoiling the story is Towa Herschel, who works as an instructor alongside Rean. These people, along with “newer additions” later in the game, aren’t there just for cameo appearances as they will serve a role in the game, either by story or function such as new shops.
The game will progress by calendar dates, with each day being different than the other. Some days you will have missions that you have to undertake as part of the Thors curriculum, and other days you have a free day where you can freely do quests and attend bonding events with certain characters.

Bonding events will lead to cutscenes with that specific characters that can lead to a special final event with them. Some characters, like Claire Rieveldt, will yield powerful equipment when you’ve maxed out your bonding points. As bonding points are limited, you will have to plan out who you’d rather spend time with.
Towards the 2nd half of each chapter, you will have field studies, where you will be going to various areas in Erebonia to further the story. It’s similar to previous games, where you will have to help solve the problems at the area and beat the boss to end it.

The scary part here is that there is usually a few things that can be easily missed out on. From collectibles to optional side quests, it’s worth exploring every bit of the area as the rewards are usually worth it. It may be tedious but if you’re a seasoned JRPG veteran, it should be fairly obvious what you can do. It’s worth noting that the map will also clue you in on side quests and collectibles.
Addictive Combat System for Perfectionists

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 uses a turn-based combat system. Like previous entries however, it’s not as simple as selecting the command and it will automatically execute it. The area plays a major role on attacks for both allies and enemies.
Each character will be allowed to move within a certain range in a radius. If you choose attack and the enemy is within range, the character will move in to attack. If the enemy is too far but you still select attack, the character will move as close as possible to the enemy with the bonus of having their next turn pop up earlier than usual. The same concept applies to Crafts, which are special skills unique to each character.

Each attack has the potential to “Unbalance” an enemy, which can deal bonus damage and allow a linked character to perform a secondary attack. Each enemy is susceptible to specific types of attack, so it’s best to take advantage of this in order to maximize damage. With enough Brave Points, you can execute special Linked Attacks which can deal even more damage and cause the target’s Break gauge to decrease even lower.
When an opponent’s Break gauge is low, the next attack will put them in a Break state. This will result in them taking more damage, drop all of their items, lose all status buffs, and every attack will Unbalance them. While the physical attack aspect may seem heavy, it will become second nature to you very quickly as you play the game.

In the case of magic, you just have to make sure that enemies are within the given radius or line when it’s finally casted. The size of the radius / line will differ depending on which magic spell is being used. The caster will sacrifice the current turn and will only unleash the spell in their next turn.
To make things interesting, some turns may have a special effect added on and it will be shown on the Character Turn Indicator. This could be free heals, zero time casting, and even status effects. This makes the game less predictable and adds another layer of challenge to combat.
What’s new in the game is the Brave Order system. In each turn, players can execute Brave Orders which yield positive effects to the party, including strength buffs, healing, and more. This will consume Brave Points, which is shared for Linked Attacks so players will have to choose carefully on what to use it for.

Mech Battles are more fleshed out in this entry. Not only will you play as Valimar here, the other Class VII students will gain a mech of their own, such as the Spiegel for Kurt and Drakkhen for Juna. The concept is similar to regular battles but with a few exceptions.

Unbalancing the enemy mech will be dependent on which body part you attack. Furthermore, you will have support characters tied to your chosen mechs that can help heal, buff, and cast magic. While character choice for Mech Battles are limited, it’s understandable as it’s highly tied to the storyline. Moreover, it makes sense as only Rean and the new Class VII have experience piloting mechs.

Once again, equipment plays an integral role in combat. While the standard equipment menu is straightforward, the Quartz system can be daunting. The regular Quartz will determine what skills and magic spells the character will have but some of the rarer Quartz will have bonus parameter boosts. It’s important to make use of this to either cover the character’s weakness or boost their strong points even further. For example, Rean will benefit more from Strength and Speed but Altina will need HP and Defense bonuses as she’s very fragile.
Then we have the Master Quartz, where each one will have its own set of spells and unique abilities. It works exactly like in previous games but this time, you can equip a secondary Master Quartz for each character albeit at the cost of limited capabilities. It’s best to pick the primary and secondary Master Quartz that can complement each other. For example, I have Kurt as an evasive tank with Sirius and Tempest to maximize evasion, counterattack damage, and critical hit. There is no true best way, it’s fully dependent on your playstyle.

Taking everything into account, the game may seem very heavy and convoluted but from my own experience, the game does a great job at easing you into it. In early parts of the game, you won’t have access to everything immediately. Only when certain cutscenes have been activated will the game give you the option, along with the appropriate tutorial.
There is one thing I would like to complain, and that’s the sheer number of playable characters. While guest characters are fine, you will have way too many characters to deal with. You will have to ensure their equipment and Quartz are in tip-top condition, which is when the game may get a bit too grindy.

Guest characters do not have this issue as they have preset equipment and Quartz that can’t be changed (except secondary Master Quartz). While you can use the stock equipment / Quartz given to each character, they will end up being underwhelming. It will be more complex as Trails of Cold Steel 4 will have even more playable characters.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 Verdict

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 is one of the best JRPGs in recent times. You have an enthralling storyline, an endearing cast of characters, and chock full of content to enjoy. In fact, it took me close to 100 hours to complete it.

You can always replay the game with bonus settings for additional challenge or for a simpler playthough so you can watch all the cutscenes you may have missed in the initial run.
Aside from the complaints that I have mentioned prior, all of which aren’t a dealbreaker, the English voice actors can sound a bit awkward. However, you can always use switch to Japanese voices with English subtitles if you wish. There’s also the issue of the game ending on a cliffhanger but the feeling towards this is subjective.

With that, I award The Legend of Heroes Trails of Cold Steel 3 with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

The game is currently only available for the PlayStation 4 but the PC version has been confirmed for 23rd March 2020 on Steam.
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DingTalk Launches English Version – Providing A Platform For Everyone!

DingTalk, a platform under Alibaba Group, has today announce of the launch of DingTalk in English for businesses everywhere.
DingTalk English Version
With the launch of DingTalk in English, they aim on enhancing communications and collaborations for businesses as well as enterprises. Over in China, there are already 5 million plus enterprises and organizations that are using the Chinese version.
The platform is currently available on iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows operating systems. It offers organizational-centric functions and is aimed at improving business to business communication and collaboration.

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It supports audio, video, and conference calls for up to 3.000 parties in a single call. In addition, there’s also a reminder features for integrated emails, chats, and messages. Despite that, voice and video services are currently only available via VoIP for users outside of China.
The app also provides an open platform, allowing third-party SaaS (Software as a Service) applications and services to be integrated with DingTalk and provide an enterprise service ecosystem for SMEs.
DingTalk is one of the first Chinese app to have obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard, a globally recognized data security benchmark. Data is encrypted at SSL/TLS security standards, providing better communications protection.
Currently, DingTalk serves businesses across sectors that include e-commerce, manufacturing, education, and finance.
Pokdepinion: That seems like a wise move by them. By making it viable to other languages, you’ll get more users.
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Lenovo Releases New Lenovo Tab P11 Pro and Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2 Tablets

Lenovo recently released a slew of new products which include new laptops as well as new tablets. These new tablets include the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro and Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2 tablets.
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro
The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro is Lenovo’s most powerful tablet in the market yet. The tablet is designed to be their ultimate mobile entertainment machine with high-quality display and sound. In terms of specs, the Tab P11 Pro features an 11.5-inch 2K (2560 x 1600) OLED display in HDR10 and Dolby Vision with four JBL speakers that have been optimised with Dolby Atmos sound technology. It also has slim bezels and is encased in an ultra-slim, aluminium chassis.

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The tablet is powered by a Snapdragon 730G SoC with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage (expandable up to 256GB). It also has a dual camera setup for both the rear (13 MP Auto-Focus + 5 MP Fixed-Focus) and front (8 MP Fixed-Focus + 8 MP Fixed-Focus) cameras.
The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro is also made with productivity in mind as it comes with support for an optional keyboard and pen, handy hotkeys as well as Microsoft Office applications.
Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2
The Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2 tablet, on the other hand, is designed to be more of a family-friendly device with a particular focus on kids. The Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2 comes with Google’s Kids Space, a new kids mode available first on Lenovo tablets. Kids Space features apps, books and videos recommended based on interests kids choose to discover, create and grow. In addition to that, parents can manage their child’s device and experience via Family Link parental controls from Google.

Specifications-wise, The Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2 features a 10.1-inch HD TDDI wide-viewing angle display with dual speakers also optimised with Dolby Atmos. Under the hood is a MediaTek P22T processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage (expandable up to 256GB) and has features such as TÜV Rheinland eye protection to help reduce harmful blue light.
Price and availability
The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro will be available beginning from November onwards with a retail price starting from €699 (RM3476+) while the Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2 will start at €159 (RM790+). The Lenovo Tab M10 HD Gen 2 has two additional variants; one with Google Assistant and the other with Alexa Built-in. Both will be available from October and November respectively and are priced from €179 (RM890+) and €199 (RM989+) respectively.
For more information on the new tablets, do head over to Lenovo’s official website here.
Pokdepinion: I foresee the M10 tablet to be quite popular with parents due to the implementation of Kid Space as well as its other family-friendly features.
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Novelship Launches Mobile App For Sneakerheads In Malaysia

A big fan of sneakers? Do you collect them? Well the folks at Novelship has recently launched their first mobile app to mark their growing presence here in Malaysia.
Novelship mobile app

The streetwear company has given local sneakerheads a platform to authenticate, buy, and sell limited edition sneakers that’s 100% authentic.

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Aside from highly sought-after footwear, the platform also offers limited edition apparel and exclusive collectors item from brands such as Fear of God, Supreme, Bearbrick, Kaws, and more.
The company originated from Singapore in 2018 and they’ve said they’ve used proprietary technology and brand expertise to ensure authenticity and quality using a system of meticulous product checks.
To date, they have over 120,000 active users on their platform. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: It’s all cool and all for those who love sneakers but the thing that I’m curious is how they actually determine whether the products are fake or not? Oh well, if you’re looking for new sneakers, you know where to look now.
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LoL Worlds 2021 Finals Will Take Place In Shenzen

Riot Games has announced that the 2021 League of Legends World Championship or LoL Worlds 2021 will take place in the Universiade Sports Centre on 6 November in Shenzen, China. The 60,334-capacity stadium is home to the Shenzhen F.C., the Chinese professional football club that competes in the Chinese Super League, and played host to the 26th Summer Universiade in 2011, a bi-annual international multi-sport event for university athletes.
LoL Worlds 2021 Final will be held in Shenzen

Shenzhen, China’s fifth-largest city, is a leading Asian financial centre known for its four pillar industries of high technology, banking, logistics, and culture. It ranks alongside giants like Guangzhou, Stockholm, and San Francisco as a global first-tier city.

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Riot hopes that the prismatic architecture and design of the venue and Shenzhen’s Silicon Valley-esque ecosystem and modern flair will help LoL Worlds 2021 bring ‘a top-tier entertainment experience not yet seen in esports history.’ John Needham, Global Head of Esports for Riot Games had a few words to say regarding the venue.
“We’re extremely excited to push the boundaries of entertainment and sport this year with Worlds 2021 and define the next 10 years of LoL Esports,” said Needham. “Shenzhen is China’s most competitive and innovative city with thousands of high-tech startups and entrepreneurial pursuits, so we felt that it was the perfect landscape to host our Finals.”
Additional details about the 2021 League of Legends World Championship or LoL Worlds 2021 will be revealed at later dates. Check here for more details.
Pokdepinion: I’m not a huge League of Legends but I love watching the Worlds Finals event as they are mostly great spectacle. Also, Riot tends to come up with really awesome music and accompanying music videos for each of their finals which I am a huge fan of.
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Use of MySejahtera App Is Now Mandatory for All Business Premises

Defense Minister Ismail Sabri Yakob has officially announced that all business premises must make use of the MySejahtera app as their COVID-19 contact tracing platform. It will be made compulsory soon, but there was no mention of exactly when.
MySejahtera App Compulsory for Business Premises

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While the use of MySejahtera app is mandatory, business premises can still make use of other contact tracing apps such as SELangkah for those in Selangor. This was mentioned by the Defense Minister during the announcement as well.
For those areas where internet connection is lacking or unstable, they will be allowed to use the written contact tracing method instead. More and more people have started to use the MySejahtera app as it was part of the requirement to earn the free RM50 e-wallet credits via the ePenjana program.
For now, make sure to stay safe as starting 1st August 2020, it’s also mandatory to wear face masks when out in public.
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Pokdepinion: Well, it’s easy to use and it works well so far so no complaints here. At least they’re willing to loosen up a bit as you can use SeLANGKAH instead if you’re in Selangor.
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OPPO Reno4 + OPPO Reno4 Pro Review — Go Pro Or Go Home?

While it wasn’t long ago that we took a look at the previous OPPO Reno3 Pro, this time around we’re reviewing the OPPO Reno4 and OPPO Reno4 Pro. Are they worth the upgrade? Let’s find out.
Unboxing

The box and its content are nearly identical between the two, with the only difference being the Pro’s 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 instead of the standard’s 30W VOOC charger. You can expect them to also come along with:
PhoneDocumentationEarphones (3.5mm)USB-C cableSIM ejectorTPU case
Appearance

In terms of appearance, the Reno4 Pro has a slightly bigger display. The Reno4 however has a Smart Sensor on the front, which allows you to use AirControl for your apps and also ‘Spyting’ protection. It’s kinda weird to see that the Pro doesn’t come with the sensor though.

Down below, it’s just the same between the two. Starting from the left, you’ve got the 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, their USB-C port, as well as the speaker grille.

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Over at the right hand side, both devices only feature their power buttons, which comes with a nice green line. A closer look on the Reno4 Pro shows its curved display however, setting it apart.

On the left side, you’ll find the volume rockers. For the Reno4, you’ll find the SIM tray here as well.

As for the Reno4 Pro however, you’ll find the SIM tray on top here instead.

Moving over to the back, the Reno4 we’ve got on our hands is the Blue variant, while the Reno4 Pro is the White variant. Though the cameras are the same, the placement for both them are different. As you can see, the quad camera setup is placed in a straight line. The Reno4’s fourth camera is positioned beside the first camera on top.
Specifications
ModelOPPO Reno4OPPO Reno4 ProCPU:Snapdragon 720G Octa-core (2 x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold + 6 x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver) 8nmSnapdragon 720G Octa-core (2 x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold + 6 x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver) 8nmGPU:Adreno 618Adreno 618Display:6.4-inch Super AMOLED (2400×1080)6.5-inch Super AMOLED (2400 x 1080), HDR 10, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Storage:128GB UFS 2.1256GB UFS 2.1Camera:Main Camera(s)48MP f/1.7 main camera8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide2MP f/2.4 macro2MP f/2.4 depth sensorPDAF, HDR, Portrait, Panorama, Night modeFront Camera32MP f/2.4 HDRMain Camera(s)48MP f/1.7 main camera8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide2MP f/2.4 macro2MP f/2.4 depth sensorPDAF, HDR, Portrait, Panorama, Night modeFront Camera32MP f/2.4HDROS:ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10Connectivity:LTE Band 1/3/5/8/38/40/41Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5GHz)Bluetooth 5.1USB-CLTE Band 1/3/5/8/38/40/41Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5GHz)Bluetooth 5.1USB-CSIM:Dual SIMDual SIMBattery:Li-Po 4015mAh non-removableVOOC 30W fast chargingLi-Po 4000mAh non-removableSuperVOOC 2.0 65W fast chargingDimensions:160.3 x 73.9 x 7.7mm160.2 x 73.2 x 7.7mmWeight:165g161gIngress Protection:N/AN/A
Performance

With both the OPPO Reno4 and OPPO Reno4 Pro coming with the same Snapdragon 720G chipset, we expect scores to be similar and it certainly shows here in the Antutu benchmark.

The OPPO Reno4 series outshines other devices on the list. We see that the standard Reno4 edges it when it comes to the single-core performance test on Geekbench 5 but the Reno4 Pro scores a bit higher when it comes to multi-core.

The OPPO Reno4 Pro falls slightly behind in the graphics test in 3DMark as well, though not by a lot.

When it comes to PCMark’s Work 2.0 test, the OPPO Reno4 Pro scores higher than the Reno4. It’s not a big difference but still worth taking note of.

For the battery benchmark on PCMark, we found that the OPPO Reno4 lasted longer than the Pro version. We even tested the Reno4 Pro with 90Hz turned on, just to show you the expected battery life while on a higher refresh rate.
In real-life usage, I found that the test on PCMark really backs up the stats, with the Reno4 lasting slighly longer than the Reno4 Pro. I’d get nearly a day and a half with the Reno4. As for the Reno4 Pro, it’s slightly shorter than the duration that I’ve mentioned earlier. It’s worth noting that I’ve been on 90Hz refresh rate, so that would explain the additional drainage on the battery.
If you’re wondering about how fast they charge, we’ve tested that out for you too. With 30-minutes of charging, the Reno4 managed to gain 61% while the Reno4 Pro charged 69% with its 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charger.
User Experience
Design
OPPO Reno4 Pro curved display
Both the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro are pretty light on their own and they’re pretty easy to carry around. One of the benefits that the Pro has is its curved screen design which feels extra nice on the hands. Without it, the Reno4 just feels like your average smartphone.
If you care about how your smartphone feels like on your hands, your best bet is the Reno4 Pro. Some might feel discouraged by the plastic back on both phones but the good thing about them is that you’ll face no ‘fingerprint magnet’ issues.

We then head to the display where the Reno4 Pro has an advantage of sporting a 90Hz refresh rate display. Needless to say, the Reno4 Pro has the upper hand here and it does the job smoothly over apps and the UI.
User Interface

Speaking about UIs, both the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro use ColorOS 7.2. To be honest, I used to not like the UI back then but OPPO has since upgraded it and it certainly feels better. Customization is available, which is a good thing. The thing that I didn’t like however is that both phones are pre-installed with apps. In other words; bloatware. Some of them (the apps) are acceptable but who needs Facebook Lite when you already have the standard Facebook app?

Continuing with the UI, the camera UI is the same for both devices. If you’re an OPPO user before, you can expect a similar layout here. I had no issues with it and it’s pretty much straightforward.
Camera
OPPO Reno4 Camera Samples

Click here to checkout the full-sized images for the OPPO Reno4.
OPPO Reno4 Pro Camera Samples

Click here to checkout the full-sized images for the OPPO Reno4 Pro.
The photos produced by both smartphones show similar result and this is not surprising given that the camera configuration is the same for the OPPO Reno4 and OPPO Reno4 Pro.
Despite features like the AI Color Portrait and Night Flare are fun, it has trouble detecting objects from time to time. I encountered no weird issues for the cameras like I did on the previous OPPO Reno3 Pro, which is a good thing.
Overall, the camera performance is decent enough for your social media uploads. They’re not top-of-the-line results but they’re not bad either.
Verdict

After using both the Reno4 and Reno4 Pro for quite some time, I feel that both are rather capable smartphones. I feel fine with the hardware that the OPPO Reno4 brings but you are missing out on the nicer finish of the Reno4 Pro and the 90Hz refresh rate.
For the price, which is RM1,699 for the OPPO Reno4 and RM2,399 for the Reno4 Pro, I feel that you’re paying a lot for a small upgrade between the two. Of course, I’d say that the Pro version is better in terms of the overall package, but I’ll leave that for you to decide if it’s worth it.
I award the OPPO Reno4 and OPPO Reno4 Pro with our Bronze Pokdeward.

A huge thanks to OPPO Malaysia for providing both the OPPO Reno4 and OPPO Reno4 Pro that was used in this review!
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MSI kicks off The World is Your BattleGround — get USD 170+ worth of games for FREE when you buy a MSI laptop!

MSI is throwing a pretty cool promotion right now. In their latest The World is Your BattleGround campaign, they are throwing in the Intel Software Starter Pack which contains game keys worth USD 170+ (~RM695.56)! That worth a lot of games!

All you have to do is head over to this link, create or login to your MSI Member account, register your newly purchased laptop and redeem your free games. It’s really that simple. The best part is ALL MSI Gaming laptops are eligible for the The World is Your BattleGround promotion, so you can spend as little as RM3349 and get free games like Battlefield 1, PUBG and more!

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You can get your laptop from MSI Notebook’s official Lazada store, IT COMP, NCS or SenQ Digital Station physical stores and your laptop will be eligible for the promotion. The promotion starts today until 25th September, but the while stocks last disclaimer does apply. You know what to do.

In celebration of The International 2018, MSI is also throwing The International Pubstomp at The Pantheon. There will be an array of experience zones, a free flow of food and beverage as well as giveaways for everyone. You can register for free at http://bit.ly/MSI-Pubstomp, but places are limited so be quick. Today is the last day, and the event is at 9pm so sign up now if you want to join in on the fun.
For more details about the The World is Your BattleGround campaign, head here to check out the terms and conditions!
Pokdepinion: That’s quite a lot of value. Best get your new gaming laptop before SST hits!
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Football becomes more accessible; iFlix committed to bring fresh innovativion to the footbal content scene

Football is in the DNA of Malaysians and it has always been the one sports that is capable of flooding the streets with fans from all over the nation when a local league is on. In these moments, those who are not lucky enough to get the best seats in the stadium wish they could have options to watch the game just like they were at the stadium. For years, there has not been a convenient and affordable way to enjoy this seamlessly. That is exactly what is about to change now.
iFlix has partnered with Football Malaysia LLP with one goal in mind; to bring premier Malaysian football back to its millions of fans throughout the country and make it effortless.
FROM LEFT: Jason Monteiro (iflix Malaysia CEO), Mark Britt (Co-Founder and CEO of iflix Group), Patrick Grove (Co-Founder and Chairman of iflix Group), His Royal Highness Major General Tunku Ismail ibni Sultan Ibrahim (Crown Prince of Johor, Chairman of Football Malaysia and President of Football Association of Malaysia), Yang Bahagia Dato’ Abdul Ghani Hassan (Vice President of Football Association of Malaysia), Yang Hormat Dato’ Haji Hamidin Mohd Amin (General Secretary of Football Association Malaysia and Director of Football Malaysia LLP), Kevin Ramalingam (CEO, Football Malaysia LLP)
Football fans from everywhere in Malaysia (and beyond) will be able to live stream every Liga Super, Piala Malaysia, and Piala FA matches exclusively on the all new ‘Football Malaysia on iFlix’ channel. The excitement begins February 3rd, 2018 onwards where you will now have virtual front row seats to the entire professional football season, including 22 rounds with six matches weekly for Liga Super, 74 Piala FA and Piala Malaysia tournament matches as well as select Liga Premier matches and the Piala Sumbangsih match. Not just the live matches, new users and those with active subscription will also get to enjoy live streams, catch up and features.

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iFlix is also committed in ensuring the content will be refreshing and unlike the usual boring live streams. Dedicated to creating football content, some innovations might just be live videos of players in their daily lives, for example. Being a one of it’s kind partnership, we at Pokde.net are already looking forward to what will be made available and hope this gets scaled across other sports as well.
iFlix promised a free 2018 football to the nation and has assured that if and ever they impose a subscription, football will cost nothing less than RM20/month or equivalent to two tickets to the stadium in a year.
Pokdepinion: We love innovation. We love football. We love TMJ. Heartiest congrats to iFlix for going out of the comfort zones and being this passionate in bringing football to the people. Our support is with you!
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PS Plus Asia December 2020 Free Games Lineup

PlayStation Asia has revealed next month’s lineup of free PS Plus games. There’s a total of three games heading your way so let’s not waste any time in revealing the official PS Plus Asia December 2020 free games lineup.
PS Plus Asia December 2020
Worms Rumble

We kick off the PS Plus Asia December 2020 free games lineup with Worms Rumble, where it sees you pit yourself in a real-time, arena based that’s filled with up to 32 players. The game supports cross-play and there’s Deathmatch and Last Worm Standing modes which you can enjoy.

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Worms Rumble will be available starting 1st December 2020 to 4th January 2021.
Rocket Arena

Then we head on to Rocket Arena, an online third person shooter that’s developed by Final Strike Games and published by EA. Master your hero’s unique rockets and abilities to blast your rivals in a 3v3 game mode, where you get to choose from 12 heroes (at the time of writing).
Rocket Arena will be available starting 1st December 2020 to 4th January 2021.
Just Cause 4

Last on the list is Just Cause 4, a game that was released back in 2018 by Square Enix. Wreck havoc in the action open world game as you play as Rico Rodriguez, a rogue agent in the lands of Solis, where you hunt down the truth about your past.
Just Cause 4 will be available starting 1st December 2020 to 4th January 2021.
So that wraps up the PS Plus Asia December 2020 free games lineup. In case you haven’t claimed this month’s free titles, you might want to do that quickly.
Pokdepinion: Not the best lineup that I’ve seen but I guess it should be enough to get me through to 2021. What do you think? Do you like what you see in this month’s free games? Let us know in the comments.

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OnePlus Two teardown — surprisingly repairable

While we wait patiently for OnePlus to start selling the Two officially in Malaysia, the guys over at iFixit has gotten their hands on and in the Two, to show us that OnePlus used their glue very sparingly and instead relied mainly on screws, which is a good thing if you need to open it up to swap a battery or maybe a camera module. Enjoy the video of the OnePlus Two teardown here.

So iFixit has given it a repairability rating of 7 thanks to the simple replacement process of the various parts under the hood, if you can source the individual parts to replace them with, that is. Besides that, we also find out the camera sensors are made by Omnivision, with the OV13860 PureCel-S image sensor for the rear while the selfie camera uses a 5 MP OmniVision OV5648. The rear facing camera sensor has a pixel size of 1.3 µm, which is the biggest ever in a 13 MP camera sensor, according to iFixit.
Through this teardown and also X-ray, we find that Samsung LPDDR4 RAM is used, and hidden beneath the RAM is the Snapdragon 810 SoC.

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SOURCE: eTeknix, iFixit

Pokdepinion: Teardowns like this are quite informative and to me, more about knowing what is really inside our devices. The repairability score is nice to know but most probably will not factor hugely into purchase decisions anymore with the fast product cycles of device manufacturers. You will most probably change phones before the battery even wears out.
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Win 15 Units Of OPPO Reno5 Simply By Catching The Online Launch

Want to get a new smartphone but don’t feel like spending money? Well you can stand a chance of winning a brand new OPPO Reno5 by tuning in to the OPPO Reno5 series online launch this 18 January 2021.
Win OPPO Reno5 from the online launch
The OPPO Reno5 series online launch will be featuring artists such as SonaOne, Joe Flizzow, Elizabeth Tan and plus more. There’s 15 units of OPPO Reno5 that’s up for grabs during the event.
They (the phones) will be given away in two segments. In order to participate, you will need to Like & Share the livestream from OPPO Malaysia’s Facebook page and include the hashtag #OPPOReno5Series5G for the first giveaway of 5 units.

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As for the second segment, the remaining 10 units will be given away by you doing the mentioned liking and sharing the live stream as well as answer questions correctly in the comment section followed by #OPPOReno5Series hashtag during the live launch.
The livestream will start at 6.30pm on the date itself and you can catch through OPPO’s Facebook page or even their YouTube channel.
Pokdepinion: Fancy your luck? Do join the livestream. Who knows, you might even win one for your own ;)
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Nokia To Launch A New Tablet And We’re Not Sure Why

HMD Global is looking to host their HMD Global event soon, specifically on the 6th of October 2021, and they’ve teased on their Twitter account of a new Nokia tablet.
Nokia tablet coming soon

Everything you’d expect from a Nokia phone in a tablet.Coming 6.10.21 pic.twitter.com/uTssAURMMQ
— Nokia Mobile (@NokiaMobile) September 27, 2021

The teaser doesn’t really show much (of course, it’s a teaser for a reason) where we only see the sides of the device which is placed conveniently beside the Nokia 3310 that was released back in 2017.

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According to reports, the Nokia tablet is called the Nokia T20 where it will sport a 10.3-inch display. It is said to offer 4GB RAM that’s mated with 64GB of internal storage plus packing a Unisoc chipset under the hood.
There’s not much more that’s speculated but it should run on Android 11 and would likely be released in 4G or Wi-Fi only options.
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Pokdepinion: I’m not saying that there’s no market for tablets…but I don’t think it’s that huge…? On the other hand, I wouldn’t call the hardware that’s said to be featuring it in to be enticing. Sure, it’s not all about the hardware, but they definitely make or break your experience as well.
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