There will be a Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition — and it looks absolutely awesome

When the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition was launched, it was one of the first to bring transparent glass to the table. For the record, HTC did it first with the HTC U11+. Xiaomi went with an additional step though. They added an additional panel between the PCB and the glass to improve the aesthetics of the device. The upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition will also do the same, except that it looks way better.

The beautiful insert was apparently quite challenging to design, with Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun revealing that there was only 0.4mm space between the PCB and the glass panel. Fitting a 0.3mm aluminium sheet in that gap was probably difficult enough, but the challenge was to add the texture to the material via CNC. The end result, as you can see, is really quite stunning, but aside from looking good, the aluminium insert also helps with heat dissipation.

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In addition to the beautiful design, the Mi 9 Transparent Edition will also tout upgraded innards. It will come with a whopping 12GB of RAM, as well as the widest aperture we have seen yet at f/1.47. The following are more key specifications of the Mi 9 Transparent Edition:
Key Mi 9 Transparent Edition Specifications

Snapdragon 855, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET
12GB RAM
Up to 256GB storage
6.4″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 103.8% NTSC gamut, 90.7% screen-to-body ratio
48MP f/1.47 7P lens + wide angle lens + telephoto lens
In-display fingerprint scanner
Wireless charging

Like the Mi 8 Explorer Edition that came before it, the Mi 9 Transparent Edition might not make it globally. If it does, hopefully it doesn’t come to Malaysia as late as the Mi 8 Pro did. Stay tuned for more updates about the Mi 9 as we get closer to the 20th February launch date!
Pokdepinion: I really wonder how much of a premium Xiaomi will be charging for that bespoke back design…
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Cooler Master lets you enjoy longer 0% SST honeymoon period — pricelist to only be updated on 24th September!

If you are looking to get yourself something from Cooler Master’s lineup of cases, accessories or peripherals, better act quickly. Cooler Master Malaysia has yet to release a new pricelist, and will only do so on 24th September. What this means is that they still aren’t charging you SST for the time being.

We are unsure if the new post-SST price list will involve everything, as there are a lot of stuff that won’t be taxed with SST, so do stay tuned. Meanwhile, go out and get your new Cooler Master CK550 or anything you want from Cooler Master!

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Pokdepinion: Still a good time to go shopping then!
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DualSense Controller is Made Possible Thanks to Hidden PS2 DualShock 2 Feature

DualSense Controller Made Possible Thanks to DualShock 2 Feature

Did you know that the DualShock 2 controller for the PS2 had built-in pressure-sensitive buttons? This means that if you were to press a button, the strength that you put in can influence the strength of the action in the game. For instance, press the cross button lightly will see CJ accelerate slowly in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas but a full press will see him speed up immensely.
In a different example, lightly holding the square button in Metal Gear Solid 2 will see Snake aim his gun while pressing it further will finally see him take a shot. Of course, not all games make use of this feature, but it was there and it was an interesting concept nonetheless. This was made possible with tiny curved disks underneath the buttons that will touch a conductive strip on the DualShock 2’s circuit board. Essentially, the higher the pressure, the more contact it will make.

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The DualSense controller on the PS5 doesn’t use pressure-sensitive face buttons but I’m sure you’ve heard of the adaptive triggers with haptic feedback. In games like Returnal, you can really control and feel your shots instead of just blindly firing to destroy enemies, adding another layer of immersion to your gaming experience.
It’s not limited to just shooting mechanics either as in NBA 2K, you can control the speed of how your player dribbles with how much you press down the triggers. It seems so simple but it’s an important part of the next gen gaming experience. It’s amazing to think that we had a similar technology way back in the year 2000 that made this one not just possible, but even better.
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Pokdepinion: While this makes gaming a lot more immersive, it will require the developers to pay even closer attention to the finest of details to really make use of it. Otherwise, it would just be a wasted feature on the DualSense but it’s a good thing we’re already seeing a number of good implementations for it.
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OPPO Reno8 Z 5G Launched in Malaysia Priced at RM1,799

OPPO has announced the Reno8 Z 5G in Malaysia, rounding up the Reno8 Series 5G lineup.
Reno8 Z 5G includes many image capabilities powered by top AI technology to enhance the portrait shooting experience. The smartphone features AI Portrait Retouching has been designed to intelligently restore skin tone and cosmetics without the use of any artificial or excessive brightness and Bokeh Flare Portrait which enhances the brightness of the subject while automatically blurring the backdrop and intensifying the bokeh light spots to produce high-quality portrait shots.

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To improve overall picture quality, the Reno8 Z 5G has features like a Selfie HDR, AI Palettes, AI Colour Portrait, Ultra-Clear 108MP Image, Flash Snapshot, and more. All of these advanced capabilities are supported by a strong 64MP AI Triple Camera, which can switch between the 64MP high-resolution main camera, the 2MP depth camera, and the 2MP mono camera with a 16MP selfie camera with pixel binning technology boosts portrait effects even in low-light situations.
The Reno8 Z 5G features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 60Hz display with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Mobile Platform. The smartphone also has 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM, all powered by the 33W SUPERVOOC that can charge the device’s 4500mAh battery to 100% in 63 minutes.

Furthermore, the Reno8 Z 5G has a 6-Layer Multi-Cooling System to optimise total heat dissipation. When combined with AI System Booster, the function may intelligently minimise memory utilisation and background power consumption, ensuring that the smartphone operates smoothly at all times.
ColorOS 12.1 is available in the Reno8 Z 5G with improved security features, which include 5-Grade Access Control, Photo Information Protection, and Recent Task Protection.
Omoji also provides customers with additional creative ways to customise their phone, with 20 new collars, caps, and basic face components. Furthermore, newly added features such as the Wallpaper-Based Theming System and Wi-Fi Nearby Share contribute to the operating system being immersive and smooth.

The Reno8 Z 5G is available in two colours: Dawnlight Gold and Starlight Black, and it costs RM1,799.
The phone will go on sale for the first time on 26 August 2022. First-time buyers are eligible for free gifts valued at up to RM997 such as the TWS earphones (RM109) and My OPPO Members’ Privileges worth up to RM888.
You can purchase the phone at all My OPPO Space locations, OPPO Brand Stores, Official Online Store, Telco Partners, E-commerce Partners, and Chain-store Partners.
For more information about the Reno8 Z 5G, feel free to visit their official website.
Pokdepinion: Great phone for those who are looking for an affordable one with great camera and photo taking capabilities.
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Snapdragon 665 is actually substantially slower than the Snapdragon 660?

Usually when we see a bigger number, we expect better performance. I mean, that’s how it usually is. Not according to Qualcomm though, it seems. The latest Snapdragon 665 and Snapdragon 730 have just been benchmarked by Antutu and according to their comparison against the current crop of Snapdragon chipsets, Qualcomm may have done an oopsie.

But let’s take a look at that later. The current king of the mid-range is going to be the Snapdragon 730G. Based on its overall Antutu score, it’s faster than the Kirin 970 and nipping at the heels of the Exynos 9810. Both are last-gen flagship chipsets, which makes the Snapdragon 730G a really interesting offering in the mid-range.

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Snapdragon 660-powered Android One smartphone.
On the other hand, the Snapdragon 665, which should be replacing the Snapdragon 660 if we go by the naming scheme, is actually slower than the Snapdragon 660. For some reason, it is actually a good 15% slower. It’s actually slower across the board once we take a look at the score breakdown, with the GPU scores being just slightly faster.
The Snapdragon 730 and Snapdragon 730G are differentiated by their CPU and GPU clocks, with the Snapdragon 730G packing two big Kryo 470 Gold cores clocked 200 MHz higher and a 125 MHz faster Adreno 618, as compared to the regular Snapdragon 730.
We may see mid-range gaming phones come with the Snapdragon 730G, as it does seem to be a really interesting chipset for the premium mid-range market. As it stands however, there probably is no reason to get one with the POCOPHONE F1 and Mi 9 being as affordable as they are…
Pokdepinion: Hopefully we will see a Snapdragon 855(G?) for the ROG Phone 2, and maybe a Snapdragon 730G-powered ROG Phone Lite?
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Samsung Galaxy S10 series set to receive 25W Super Fast Charging via an OTA update

The Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones are really great flagship devices, but they are really lagging behind when it comes to their charging speed. At the moment, the Samsung Galaxy S10 devices only support up to 15W Adaptive Fast Charging, with the exception of the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. Interestingly, it’s even slower than what their mid-range Samsung Galaxy A70 can muster. But there’s light at the end of the tunnel for Samsung users.

Samsung China’s president has apparently revealed to the attendees of a fan meet that the Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e will be receiving an update to unlock 25W Super Fast Charge. It’s worth noting that the devices mentioned are bundled with a 15W Adaptive Fast Charge power brick, so you will have to get your own 25W Super Fast Charger. Unless you used to own a Galaxy Note7 and didn’t return the charger, that is.

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It still pales in comparison to HUAWEI’s 40W SuperCharge 2.0, OPPO’s 50W SuperVOOC and of course, it’s a far cry from Xiaomi’s 100W Super Charge Turbo. But at least it is a good deal faster than the pitiful 15W charging rate that they currently feature. Samsung is also expected to add a Night Sight-esque feature to the Samsung Galaxy S10 devices to improve the camera capabilities of the Galaxy S10.
When the update will roll out is still a question, but at least Samsung Galaxy S10 users don’t have to feel so left out when their peers charge up their flagships much faster. But well, at least the Galaxy S10 charges faster out of the box than iPhones.
Pokdepinion: What this means is that the Galaxy S10 actually has the hardware to support 25W charging but Samsung decided to disable it…?
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PS Plus August 2020 FREE Games Lineup

In case you were wondering what’s coming your way next month for PS Plus August 2020 free games lineup, you will need to wonder no more. Check out what’s coming to you next month right here.
PS Plus August 2020 Free Games Lineup
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

The first game in the PS Plus August 2020 free games lineup is Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, an online multiplayer party game played with up to 60 players at once. You can enjoy the game in free-for-all or co-op modes, with winning teams advancing to the next round.

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From balancing on comically large seesaws, racing up mountains filled with traps, and smashing through doors, there’s a whole lot of fun to have with friends in this game. You can even customize your Fall Guy so you can fall in style.
You can download Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout starting 4th August 2020 until 31st August 2020. For now, July’s lineup is still available to claim if you haven’t done yet.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered

If you have been itching to play the campaign mode from Modern Warfare 2, then you’re in luck with the next entry in the PS Plus August 2020 free games lineup. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered lets you relive the single player campaign where you fight off a new deadly threat hellbent on wreaking havoc on the world.
The campaign mode has been fully remastered with improved textures, animations, physically-based rendering, HDR lighting, and more. Players will join Soap, Price, Ghost, and the rest of Task Force 141 in notable missions like Cliffhanger and The Gulag to save the world.
You can download Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered starting 28th July 2020 until 31st August 2020. For now, July’s lineup is still available to claim if you haven’t done yet.
Other Notable Happenings
Apart from the PS Plus August 2020 free games lineup, Sony Interactive Entertainment will be holding yet another free multiplayer weekend. This time, it will be happening from 8th August to 9th August 2020. During this period, you don’t need an active PS Plus subscription to enjoy online multiplayer for all games as long as you have a working internet connection.
Lastly, there’s a free PS4 theme up for grabs for a limited time. It’s the PS Plus 10th Anniversary PS4 Theme, and it’s the PlayStation Team’s way of thanking PS Plus subscribers for their support over the past decade.
If you’re in North America or Latin America region, click right here to redeem the theme. If you’re in Europe or Asia, click here instead.
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Pokdepinion: I can get behind this lineup, it looks pretty fun. That is unless you already have these games.
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Looks like Epic Games is making their battle royale offering more streamlined with every other one as Fortnite will lose the building feature. Here’s what we know thus far.
Fortnite Expected to Remove Their Building Feature

Even after essentially 5 years, Fortnite is still one of the most popular battle royale games 2022. It’s also one of the most unique ones given its emphasis on building forts for cover. However, it looks like they’re going to remove the feature in Chapter 3 Season 2, essentially putting in on the same playing field as other battle royales.

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Epic Games hasn’t been one to shy away from change as they’ve been experimenting on ways to make sure Fortnite still stays fresh throughout the years. To make up for the loss of the building mechanic, you now have access to Tactical Sprint, which lets you jump higher, run faster, and maneuver through the map better at the cost of stamina.
Apart from that, you can now mantle over obstacles and shoulder bash through doors. The idea here is to allow gamers more ways to approach the game, with the latter allowing you to surprise enemies that may be hiding indoors.
Epic Games will be continuing their partnership with Marvel in the new update as Doctor Strange play a major role as an attraction factor in the form of a skin, along with Prowler skins. You can unlock them by purchasing the battle pass.
Fortnite is currently available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, and PC via Epic Games Store.
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Pokdepinion: I’m about pretty sure the building mechanic will make its return eventually. Now, it’s more so an experimentation phase to see how the player base feels about it. This way, they can plan out different game modes for future updates better.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series to be refreshed on TSMC’s 7nm node in 2021?

Take this with a pinch of salt, as TSMC is reportedly swamped by orders for its 7nm and 5nm processes, but NVIDIA is reportedly going to refresh the GeForce RTX 30 series with TSMC’s 7nm process.  This is allegedly due to several reasons, including TSMC’s prices being “more friendly” recently and also Samsung’s yield issues with the customized 8N process.
With that said, NVIDIA will most probably not rework the current GeForce RTX 3090, RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 GPUs to be manufactured on TSMC’s 7nm node. Instead, I would assume NVIDIA will be making their NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or maybe the successor to the GeForce GTX 16 series on the 7nm node.

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NVIDIA has previously done this with the Pascal generation, where the newer cards like the GeForce GTX 1050 series were produced on a more recent 14nm process node, instead of the 16nm node the rest of the lineup was produced on. Further supporting this rumor is the limited supply of the current GeForce RTX 30 series cards.
As we have seen, NVIDIA cannot satisfy the market’s demand for the high-end cards with Samsung’s yields. Adding more SKUs to the mix will probably make it impossible for them to make enough GPUs for the lower-end segments, which will move in much higher numbers than the premium cards.

NVIDIA’s 7nm order is reportedly pretty big, which further corroborates the possibility that NVIDIA will be making the higher volume mid-range and entry-level Ampere GPUs on TSMC’s 7nm process node. As more of TSMC’s client move on to the cutting edge 5nm process node next year, NVIDIA’s order will be great for TSMC to maintain high utilization of their 7nm process node, and also to ensure that there will be a better supply of GPUs.
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Pokdepinion: I kinda doubt they will be able to snag enough supply if they tried to go with TSMC for the initial GeForce RTX 30 series launch anyway, so I guess this was a good compromise?
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HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold Now Available In Malaysia

Previously we’ve reported that the nova 3 Primrose Gold edition would be coming, well now it is now officially available here in Malaysia.
HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold Now In Malaysia
The new HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold can now be purchased at the price of RM1,919 at all HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI online store as well as Digi stores. Each purchase of the device comes with a free nova Privilege Card with rewards worth up to RM1,000.
Other than the Primrose Gold, the HUAWEI nova 3 is available in three other color variants; Iris Purple, Black, and Red. The HUAWEI nova 3 comes with the latest AI technology and features four 24MP AI cameras. The phone is powered by a Kirin 970 chipset and comes with 6GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB of internal storage.

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To find out more on the HUAWEI nova 3, you can click on the link right here for more details.
Pokdepinion: Personally, I don’t fancy the color too much. It’s just too striking for me. What do you think? Would you buy the HUAWEI nova 3 Primrose Gold? Let us know.
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GeForce RTX 30 series may use new 12-pin PCIe power connector

NVIDIA is expected to change up a lot of things with the NVIDIA Ampere-based GeForce RTX 30 series, but I didn’t expect them to change even the PCIe power connector. According to rumors from a Chinese tech site, NVIDIA will use a new 12-pin power connector that can handle up to 600W, a stark upgrade from the current 8-pin limit of 150W.

The shift to this new 12-pin PCIe power connector is reportedly due to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 series cards drawing in excess of 300W. Still, two 8-pin power connectors along with the power from the PCIe slot can easily handle that amount of power draw, up to 375W to be exact, so it is quite unnecessary of NVIDIA to cut off compatibility with our current-gen power supplies just to use a fancy new connector.

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I do wonder if NVIDIA will provide adapters for enthusiasts to use the RTX 3000 Founders Edition cards with their current PSU. As far as I know, there are no PSUs out there that offer this power connector yet.
It is currently unclear whether NVIDIA will force their partners to use this new 12-pin PCIe power connector as well, but the rumor does state that all of the GeForce RTX 30 series cards with the board number PG142 will use this new connector. That reportedly includes NVIDIA reference designs of the GeForce RTX 3090 all the way down to the GeForce RTX 3070.
What do you think? Is it time for a new power connector already?
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Pokdepinion: What… I just got sleeved cable extensions for my rig… But I guess it’s fine. I won’t be able to afford the GeForce RTX 30 series anyway… :-(
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Christopher Nolan Claims HBO Max The “Worst Streaming Service”

Since the start of the pandemic, movies have taken a huge hit due to the inability of people to go to the cinemas and that coincided with the rise of streaming platforms. While there’s plenty of them out there, it seems that director Christopher Nolan has said that HBO Max is the worst streaming service.
HBO Max is the worst streaming service says Christopher Nolan

Tenet, a movie directed by Nolan himself will be arriving to HBO Max soon, specifically on the 1st of May 2021. The director wasn’t fond on how Warner Bros decided to release all of their 2021 films in theaters as well as HBO Max at the same time.

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He has said “Some of our industry’s biggest filmmakers and most important movie stars went to bed the night before thinking they were working for the greatest movie studio and woke up to find out they were working for the worst streaming service”.
According to reports, it is said that the studio as well as actors were kept in the dark when it comes to the streaming plans, where even Nolan was surprised by their decision.
HBO Max has over 40 million subscribers but it is only available in the United States of America. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I can’t really say much since it’s not here in Malaysia but for a director as big as Christopher Nolan to have said that, there must be some truth to it.
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Apple Abandons Their AirPower Wireless Charging Mat

In a weird turn of events, it seems that Apple has decided to withdraw from releasing their AirPower wireless charging mat that was previously mentioned to work for AirPods 2, the latest iPhones, and Apple Watch.
Apparently the company’s senior VP of hardware Dan Riccio has confirmed the cancellation of the wireless charging mat, where he has release a statement on the matter:
After much effort, we’ve concluded AirPower will not achieve our high standards and we have cancelled the project. We apologize to those customers who were looking forward to this launch. We continue to believe that the future is wireless and are committed to push the wireless experience forward.
It turns out that after releasing their new AirPods 2, the company even mentions of the AirPower and that the wireless AirPods 2 would be able to work on the mat. Some sources has said that due to the fact that there are other alternatives (wireless chargers) on the market is the reason that Apple has decided to drop the whole idea, which they planned on selling for a steep $200 (~RM816).

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Pokdepinion: At least they were wise enough to notice that there are other wireless chargers on the market that can do a similar job that also cost less. The whole cancellation is funny though, seeing how they’ve already printed out details on the AirPower on the AirPods 2 packaging…
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Top 4 SEA Vainglory Teams Face-Off; SEA Summer Championship Jakarta

Top 4 Southeast Asian Vainglory teams facing off, winner of the Summer Season 2017 Championship Will Earn a Spot in the Vainglory World Championships

Top 4 SEA Vainglory Teams Face-Off

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Vainglory is bringing its fiercest competitors in Southeast Asia to Jakarta for the Summer 2017 Southeast Asia Championship, in collaboration with Indonesia’s leading telecommunications operator, Telkomsel.
Presented by Telkomsel’s Dunia Games, the Championship will feature the region’s 4 best teams in an intense 2-day tournament. Played live in Jakarta, the competition will be the game’s largest event in Southeast Asia to date, taking place at the Telkomsel Smart Office in Jakarta from September 9th to September 10th, 2017.
Vainglory is a battle between two teams (3 vs. 3 players who play with, and against, real people). Players control a single hero, and the team’s goal is to shatter a giant crystal called the Vain in the center of the enemy team’s base. The team that destroys the enemy’s Vain wins the game. In 2017, the Vainglory8 competitive format expanded from North America and Europe to Southeast Asia, East Asia and China. The game is played across the world by millions of people, and over 5,000 teams have signed up for Vainglory8.
Each season, the top Vainglory teams compete in their region’s Vainglory8 to qualify for the seasonal championship events. The winning teams of those competitions qualify for the Vainglory World Championships, where the 12 best teams from around the world compete in front of a live audience.
Elite8, the Spring Season 2017 SEA champion team, is confirmed for the World Championships in Singapore later this year and will represent the Indonesian Vainglory community and fans. Last year, Korea’s Rox Armada (previously Phoenix Armada) were crowned the Vainglory World Champions.
Taewon Yun, General Manager of Global Publishing at Super Evil Megacorp, said:
We have seen a very high level of play this season amongst the top teams, and we are certain that the Spring 2017 Championship in Jakarta will be extremely exciting to watch. We are grateful to be able to come to Indonesia and share this live event with our passionate fan-base in Southeast Asia together with our partner Telkomsel.
Trio Yamad G Lumbantoruan,Telkomsel’s General Manager of Games and Apps, said:
Hosting the Vainglory Summer 2017 Southeast Asia Championship is an honor, and allows us to celebrate the millions of gamers that use their mobile devices as their primary gaming platform. The future of esports is on mobile, and we look forward to welcoming the most elite Vainglory players in the region for a weekend of intense competition.
Famous eSports personalities from Indonesia and around the region will be in attendance at the Southeast Asia Summer Season Championships. Fans can expect to see eSports shoutcasters Rikki “Riku” Quaipon and Darwell “Asurai” Llerena from MineskiTV at the tournament.
The Summer 2017 Championship will be livestreamed on multiple platforms on September 9th and September 10th starting at 2pm SGT (GMT +8). You can watch the matches via the following links:
Regional broadcast links:
English: Facebook, Mobcrush, Youtube
Bahasa Indonesian: Facebook, Mobcrush, Dunia Games Youtube
Vietnamese: Facebook, Mobcrush
Khmer: Facebook, Mobcrush

Pokdepinion: Definitely something for fans of the game to be excited about, and something Mobile Legends fans will be salty about. Either way, the Summer 2017 Championship seems to be something worth watching.
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OnePlus 6T pre-order begins on 30th October — are you ready to Unlock the Speed?

The OnePlus 6T will be launching in New York on 29th October, and we will be able to pre-order it very soon here in Malaysia. Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but the OnePlus 6T pre-order will commence this 30th October on Lazada.

The OnePlus 6T is confirmed to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, Dash Charge fast charging technology and the ubiquitous Snapdragon 845. Other features include at least 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, as well as a dual rear camera setup that will probably be carried over from the OnePlus 6, or probably with a mild upgrade.

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It will also launch with Android 9.0 Pie out of the box, so you won’t have to wait for updates to enjoy the latest treat from Google. You can watch the livestream together with us via the above YouTube link.
Will you be joining the OnePlus 6T pre-orders? Let us know!
Pokdepinion: I can’t wait to see what OnePlus has up their sleeves for the OnePlus 6T, since most of the details have already been leaked.
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ASUS ROG Phone 5 will come with up to 18GB RAM!

I thought my PC with its 16GB RAM will still have more memory than smartphones for a few more years to come, but I guess I was wrong. The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is slated to come with a variant touting a whopping 18GB RAM, according to the latest results on Geekbench.

The ROG Phone 5 is expected to come in two variants, the I005DA and I005DB. The former was our first glimpse at ROG Phone 5’s specifications as well as the naming. And guess what, it was on Geekbench as well.

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The two different variants are expected to differ in specifications and also outlook, with the I005DA version being the basis of the Tencent Games edition, with its RGB dot-matrix back and lower specifications befitting its more budget-friendly direction.

Meanwhile the I005DB variant of the ROG Phone 5 is expected to sport a tiny customizable display on the back, aside from the whopping 18GB RAM configuration. I am not sure how customizable will the mini display be, but it definitely seems like a very interesting step forward for the prolific gaming phone lineup from ASUS.
Having more RAM is always good, but it remains to be seen how ASUS will take advantage of its massive memory capacity. Unlike HUAWEI or Samsung, ASUS does not have a desktop mode yet. A desktop mode powered by the hardware in the ROG Phone 5 will be pretty interesting, given how much multi-tasking will the 18GB RAM accommodate.
Well, all will be revealed in about a week’s time with the ROG Phone 5 launching this 10th March!
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Pokdepinion: 18GB RAM sounds absolutely excessive… I wonder how much will it cost.
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Teaser Trailer for Blind FPS Game Muffled Warfare – From the Makers of Stifled

From the folks that made the blind VR thriller game Stifled comes a first-person shooter with a similar concept called Muffled Warfare. Is Gattai Games for real or is this an April Fool’s joke? Seems legit enough.
Teaser Trailer for Blind FPS Game Muffled Warfare by Gattai Games

When you think of first-person shooters (FPS), you will think about seeing people all around you and shooting enemies as soon as you see them. But what if you can’t see your enemies? Is it still possible to have a shooter game if you are blind? It looks like the folks over at Gattai Games is planning to put that concept into motion.
The game is described as a future generation, competitive multiplayer shooter where everyone is blind and they are forced to use echolocation to see, aim, and shoot. The concept is similar to Stifled, just that it’s a multiplayer FPS instead.

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As interesting as this sound, the following word we got from Gattai Games’ Justin Ng made it seem like it is possible for this to simply be taken as a joke.
Justin Ng from Gattai Games said:
Muffled Warfare is a future-gen, competitive, multiplayer, free-for-all, first-person, survival, echolocation shooter where everyone is blind and are forced to use sounds to see, aim and shoot. Think Daredevil with guns, rendered in Stifled’s unique, 4K, HDR, and technicolor enabled graphics.
Just to be 100% clear this is not a sequel to Stifled and definitely not a joke.
I repeat, this is not a joke.
However, nothing much is known yet about the game except for the above and the trailer. We’re hoping to report more on this game when information becomes available.
If you want to understand the concept of having a blind character in a game, check out Gattai Games’ Stifled by clicking right here.
Pokdepinion: I certainly hope this is for real because I sure do love the concept. I’d also be kinda brokenhearted if this ends up being a hoax, Justin.
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Get Discounts Of Up To 37% During vivo x Shopee 8.8 Brand Festival

During the vivo x Shopee 8.8 Brand Festival on August 8, vivo Malaysia is giving up to 88% voucher discounts at their official flagship store on Shopee Mall. Customers can also get up to a 37% discount on cellphones, as well as free shipping.
vivo x Shopee 8.8 Brand Festival

Customers who purchase the X60 Pro luggage, Ogawa eye mask, Starbucks card, U-shaped pillow, fleece pouch, wireless earbuds, vivo mask clip, and X50 comfortable case from the vivo official flagship shop on Shopee Mall will receive complimentary gifts worth up to RM359, subject to terms and limitations.

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Below is a list of everything that’ll go on sale during the sale:

X50 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB ROM) promo price RM1,999 from RM3,199
X50 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB ROM) promo price RM1,599 from RM2,399
V20 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB ROM) promo price RM1,299 from RM1,899
V20 (8GB RAM + 128GB ROM) promo price RM999 from RM1,499
V20 SE (8GB RAM + 128GB ROM) promo price RM899 from RM1,199
Y20s D (4GB RAM + 128GB ROM) promo price RM599 from RM799
Y20s G (6GB RAM + 128GB ROM) promo price RM689 from RM749
Y20s (8GB RAM + 128GB ROM) promo price RM799 from RM899
Y12A (3GB RAM + 32GB ROM) priced at RM529
Y12s (4GB RAM + 128GB ROM) promo price RM599 from RM699
Y1s (2GB RAM + 32GB ROM) promo price RM369 from RM459

That’s not all. Customers can get an 88% discount on selected vivo items with a minimum cost of RM1, capped at RM7 per purchase, and up to RM70 off with a minimum spend of RM499. Customers who spend a minimum of RM100 will receive a rebate of up to RM20 as part of a limited-time promotion.

Join vivo’s membership at the official store on Shopee to receive unique vouchers worth up to RM100. Customers can earn 1 point for every RM1 spent and use those points to redeem certificates and gifts. Exclusive smartphone deals will be offered during the livestream at vivo’s official store on Shopee Mall on 8 August 2021 at 8PM.
Pokdepinion: As always, this is the perfect time to get yourself a new smartphone if you need one. Not for me though because I have to keep my wallet under lock and key during sale periods like these or else I’ll be eating grass after that.
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LX ESPORT Crowned PMNC 2020 Champion

You might recall our coverage on the PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC) 2020 previously and just recently, the competition saw LX ESPORT crowned as champion.
LX ESPORTS PMNC 2020 champions
After 5 weeks of competing, LX ESPORTS walked away with a grand prize of RM30,000. PMNC 2020 introduced Solo Mode, a mode that allowed players to join as individuals before teaming up to play in a squad in their respective Zone Finals. The new category seem to have gathered attraction, with over 15,000 players registered for the tournament.
Aside from the news, PMNC has announced the teams that have qualified and filled the five available slots in the next PMPL season. These teams include:

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LX ESPORTTRX ElementusTeam BosskurrMarlina inSouthAKA Rogue
PUBG Mobile is available to play for free and you can download it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Pokdepinion: Let’s see how far they can get in the next PMPL tournament.
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Xbox App Will Let You Know If You Can Run a PC Game

Recently, there was a new update for the Xbox app on PC, and it includes a pretty nifty new feature. It will allow PC gamers to know whether their gaming rig can handle a game prior to downloading it to help you avoid wasting time.
With that being said however, this feature on the Xbox app on PC might only tell you about it. The reason for this is because Microsoft is still developing a feature which gathers data on how well computers, especially specific components, can run games. As such, the specifications of your computer will be compared to other gaming rigs to get a good idea of how well the game can run.

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As this is pretty much data-driven, it will take some time before the feature can truly be made use of. Better to start as early as possible so they can get the necessary data as soon as possible. For now, we will just have to wait and let the feature improve on its own.
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Pokdepinion: This is a smart addition that will certainly make people more keen on using the Xbox app on PC. Now, most people would only consider using it because of the Xbox Game Pass, and they should capitalize on the opportunity to strengthen their hold.
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Get More Stylish Gifts and Discounts With HONOR’s TechChic Sale

Shop with style during the HONOR TechChic Sale

HONOR is introducing a brand new sale called the TechChic Sale which will run from August 7 to August 11. The TechChic Sale offers more stylish gifts and greater discounts exclusively on HONOR’s official e-commerce website.

The sale will include special limited edition HONOR MagicWatch 2 with designs by several rising stars in the world of art and graphic design including Jacky Tsai, Wang DongLing, Zhou Li, and Giovanni Ozzola. These special edition HONOR MagicWatch 2 smartwatches were first announced earlier this year and include different themed designer watch straps. Some of these thematic watch strap designs include:

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Floral Horse, an innovative fusion of pop art and Chinese craftmanship by Jacky Tsai.
One Day, an experiment with light and photography.
Ficus, an exploration of space and light by Giovanni Ozzala; Peach Garden, combining dynamic lines and brush strokes by Zhou Li.
Autumn Moon, a re-interpretation of historical calligraphy by Wang DongLing.

In addition to the limited edition watch strap designs, these special HONOR MagicWatch 2 smartwatches will come with a number of pre-installed themes to change the look and feel of your watch face. There will be an option to use your own photos as the watch face.

HONOR will also hold flash sales for various HONOR products including smartphones and wearables daily beginning from 12PM to 9PM. Here are some of the products that will be available to purchase during the flash sale:

Date
Model
SRP
Flash Deal
Freebies

7 August
HONOR MagicWatch 2 42mm
(Charcoal Black)
RM599
To be revealed daily at 12PM
42 mm Floral Horse
Strap

8 August
HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm
(Flax Brown)
RM749
46 mm One Day
Strap

9 August
HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm
(Charcoal Black)
RM699
46 mm Autumn
Moon Strap

10 August
HONOR MagicWatch 2 42mm
(Sakura Gold)
RM799
42 mm Peach
Garden Strap

11 August
HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm
(Charcoal Black)
RM699
46 mm Ficus Strap

Other products offered during the flash sale include

HONOR MagicBook 14 8GB RAM+256GB, includes free Artist edition laptop sleeve, HONOR Band 5i, HONOR Backpack and HONOR Bluetooth Mouse.
HONOR MagicBook 14 16 GB RAM+512GB, includes free HONOR Backpack, HONOR Bluetooth Mouse and HONOR Watch Magic.
HONOR 9X, includes free HONOR Band 5i.
HONOR Magic Earbuds, includes free HONOR Scale 2

There will be other activities happening during the TechChic Sale which include Daily Check-In, Spin & Win, as well as Subscribe & Win activities.
Daily Check-In
Registered Hihonor users can check-in daily to earn vouchers worth up to RM100! For first check-ins, users will automatically receive an RM100 Voucher for HONOR 9X and 8X MAX, an RM80 Voucher for HONOR MagicWatch 2 46mm (Charcoal black), and HONOR 9X Pro as well as an RM70 Voucher for an HONOR Powerbank. Here’s how to do it:

Check-in through HiHonor every day to earn points (1 Day = 5 Points).
Use earned points to claim your voucher at the required stage.
– Check-in any 3 days to claim RM 30 off
– Check-in any 5 days to claim RM 50 off
– Check-in any 10 days to claim RM 100 off
Apply your voucher on HONOR product purchases for instant discount.

Spin & Win
Registered Hihonor customers can win an HONOR Mini Speaker, HONOR Fashion Backpack, free shipping vouchers as well as vouchers worth RM 100, RM 50 and RM 30 when they participate in the spin and win activity. Each customer will be limited to three spins only per day.
Subscribe & Win
Every customer subscribed to Hihonor will be entitled to vouchers worth RM200 for HONOR Watch Magic and RM50 for HONOR 20 and HONOR 20 Pro as well as a free shipping voucher (excluding flash sale deals) which is valid until 17 August 2020.
To learn more about HONOR’s TechChic Sale and its full range of product deals, do head over to their official e-commerce website or visit the official HONOR Facebook page for updates.
Pokdepinion: All these sales yet the HONOR MagicWatch 2 still eludes me. Could this be the time I finally claim it as my own?
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GeForce GTX 11 branding and arrival date LEAKED — Lenovo’s rep is probably in deep trouble now

NVIDIA isn’t expected to bring out their latest cards anytime soon with the excess of stock as miners start peddling their GPUs to cut losses. But it seems that their hand may have been revealed by a Lenovo representative at E3 2018, in an interview with a YouTuber who goes by the name Brainbean.

Fast forward to 2:50 to hear the Lenovo representative tell him:
And up to 1060 at this time, of course, with the NVIDIA 11 series time to market later this fall would get those GPUs as well
There you go guys, we can expect the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1160 card to be revealed this fall 2018 (around September 2018). The beefier enthusiast cards like the GeForce GTX 1170 and GeForce 1180 usually arrive earlier though. This means that the GTX 1170 and GTX 1180 might break cover before fall 2018, with rumors saying the cards will hit the deck in late August.

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What do you think? Will you be upgrading to the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 11-series cards, or are you happy with your current graphics card? Let us know in the comments section! We wish the Lenovo rep all the best though.
Source: Hot Hardware
Pokdepinion: There aren’t really that many options now, with AMD not expected to play a strong hand this year. NVIDIA will get to call the shots with pricing, and that isn’t good for us at all.
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POCO UI based on MIUI is coming later in 2021

POCO has been developing as a pretty strong brand of affordable smartphones, but they are definitely trying to differentiate themselves from Xiaomi. While POCO devices currently run a lightly customized version of MIUI dubbed MIUI for POCO, they are apparently planning to unveil POCO UI later this year.

Global Head of Marketing at POCO, Angus Ng, admitted in an interview with Android Central that software isn’t POCO’s strength, but they are focusing to improve in that aspect. They are in the process of collecting feedback from POCO users to see what POCO users want.

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There will apparently be some special features to make MIUI for POCO even better, and “exclusive features” for POCO UI are also in the pipeline. It will however still be based on MIUI’s codebase.
While POCO is is out to carve their own identity, they aren’t shy to admit that they rely on Xiaomi for resources, like R&D, manufacturing and after-sales. Certain products like the POCO F2 Pro and POCO F3, are also direct rebadge of devices from other brands under Xiaomi’s umbrella.

If POCO manages to develop POCO UI to be a success, it will be quite interesting to see if third-party developers will attempt to port POCO UI for the other Xiaomi devices in the market. Considering that they will share the same codebase, Xiaomi might even borrow a few features from POCO UI.

Xiaomi has already copied the app drawer feature that debuted on the POCO F1 for MIUI 12, so we can expect to see more of the same. We definitely look forward to seeing more from POCO in coming months!
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Pokdepinion: With the bang-for-buck hardware offered by POCO, improving software is definitely the way forward for the brand.
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Valorant Mobile: Imminent Release in Beta Phase, Hints Leaker

A popular leaker claimed that the PBE version of patch 6.06 includes files related to Valorant Mobile, suggesting its imminent release in beta phase.
Valorant Mobile: Leaker Hints at Imminent Release in Beta Phase

A Quick preview on how VAL Mobile’s Layout will look. More Advanced options do exist. This is an old screenshot. [#VALORANT] pic.twitter.com/4fXaMukuvu
— Mike | Valorant Leaks & News (@ValorLeaks) March 16, 2023

Riot Games’ popular first-person shooter game Valorant could be arriving on mobile soon, according to recent claims by a well-known leaker. The PBE version of patch 6.06 reportedly includes files related to the game’s unannounced mobile port, and an in-game screenshot from Valorant Mobile has even been shared, hinting at its imminent release in the beta phase.

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Although Riot Games has yet to officially confirm plans for a mobile version of Valorant, the huge popularity of the game on PC could indicate that it is coming to more platforms in the future. While the developer is still working on delivering Valorant on consoles, it seems that the unannounced mobile port might arrive earlier.
Riot Games has already had success with mobile ports of its other popular titles, such as Legends of Runeterra and League of Legends: Wild Rift. However, a competitive shooter could be quite different, and it remains to be seen how the developer will approach it. If Riot Games follows a similar strategy to Wild Rift, we can expect Valorant Mobile to release in the beta phase in limited regions before the full version arrives.

There aren’t any big competitive multiplayer shooters on mobile that could directly go head-to-head with Valorant Mobile, although Activision’s Call of Duty Mobile is a popular shooter that delivers a different experience than Valorant. Ubisoft is also working on a mobile version of Rainbow Six Siege, but it is yet to release fully on the platform.
When Riot Games launched Wild Rift, it initially lacked some of the Champions from the original game as well as many skins. So, it remains to be seen whether that will be the case with Valorant as well. The game recently received a new Agent, known as Gekko, on PC, and two more Agents are expected to arrive until the end of 2023, one of which will be a Sentinel.
Image credit: Riot games
Riot Games also plans to complete the work on the Premier mode in 2023, a new competitive game mode that will be exclusive to users playing in full 5-stack squads. Premier will allow players to participate in online tournaments, much like an esports environment. As the anticipation for the mobile release of Valorant builds, we’ll keep an eye out for any official announcements from Riot Games.
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Pokdepinion: If executed properly, I wouldn’t be surprised if this ended up being more popular than the original game. I’m just worried about the monetization part of the game.
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[Computex 2018] Cooler Master Introduce New Peripheral Lineup – Keyboards And Gaming Headsets Anyone?

Cooler Master has unveiled of their new and latest peripheral lineup at this year’s Computex 2018 in Taiwan, featuring CK Series Keyboards, SK Series Keyboards, as well as new gaming headsets.
Cooler Master Peripheral Lineup Computex 2018

First up is the new CK550 from Cooler Master. featuring a floating keycap design and mechanical keys, it will be made available in blue, brown, and red switch types (depending on regional availability). Its curved aluminum top plate is finished in a gunmetal hue and built to withstand a lifetime of gameplay. It also features RGB per-key illumination, capable of multiple effects and lighting modes.

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In addition to the CK550, they have also introduced the CK552, a Best Buy exclusive that is available across the United States starting from this June 18 2018. It’s available in red switches and boasts mirrored features.

Making its debut is the SK Series keyboards. Cooler Master will introduce three models; SK620, SK630, and SK640. This line features Cherry MX low profile switches, that comes with brushed aluminum top plate, RGB illumination and Type-C detachable cable. So you might wonder what are the difference between the three. The answer to that is the compact layout of each keyboards. SK620 is 60%, making it ideal for travel and LAN parties, SK630 is at 80% and 100% for the SK640.

Last but not least are two new gaming headsets, the MH751 and also the MH752. Both feature pleather ear cushions and headbands with high density foam and offers high quality Omni-directional boom microphone. Compatible for consoles, PC, and also mobile devices, they come with durable braided cable. The MH752 features USB connection for PC, virtual 7.1 surround sound. Well, that’s not all, Cooler Master will highlight the MH710, an aluminum housing with brushed surface in ear headphones that comes with FocusFX. Its function can be easily controlled by a button on each ear bud, making transition between stronger bass or a balanced sound easier.
Pokdepinion: I would really like to test that CK550 out. It may look simple to some, but I like it that way.
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[CES2019] LG Introduces World’s First Rollable OLED TV

LG Electronics is bringing in the technology of tomorrow with the introduction of the world’s first rollable OLED TV in the form of the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R (65R9) at CES 2019.

In an effort to make large TVs to be less conspicuous, manufacturers have been on a race to create even slimmer screens and to be unobtrusive as they can.

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With that in mind, LG has stipped away the traditional concept of a TV, the brand has created a TV that, with the simple press of a button, appear and disappear.
The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R can transform itself in three different viewing options; Full View, Line View, and Zero View, enabling you to use the TV in ways that was thought impossible before.

Its AI picture and sound quality is powered by LG’s second generation Alpha 9 intelligent processor and deep learning algorithm. You can use your voice to get things done through Amazon Alexa, a new addition to LG’s AI TV lineup in 2019.
There’s also support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit, where you can play videos from iTunes and other video apps, music, photos and directly from your Apple devices. HomeKit also allows you to control your LG TV using the Home app or by asking Siri.
Line View allows the OLED TV R to be partially unrolled, allowing for management of specific tasks that don’t require the full TV screen. From the mode, you can choose from features such as Clock, Frame, Mood, Music, and Home Dashboard.
While on Zero View, the TV is hidden away but you can still enjoy music and other audio content from the 4.2-channel, 100W front-firing Dolby Atmos audio system.
Pokdepinion: I sure would love to have this in front of my bed! I don’t think that it will come at a cheap though.
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Android Apps Can Be Easily Ported Over to HUAWEI HarmonyOS

As we have reported earlier, HUAWEI has officially unveiled their answer for smartphone operating system and it’s called HarmonyOS. It is said to be the first microkernel-distributed OS and be easily implemented to a wide variety of devices, including smartphones, wearables, smart TVs, and more. While a new OS will have a tough time fighting against the likes of Android and iOS due to the lack of apps, HUAWEI has a solution to that.
According to Chief Executive of HUAWEI’s Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu Chengdong, Android apps can be easily ported over to the new HUAWEI HarmonyOS. To be precise, here’s what he said:

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Migrating Android apps to Harmony is very easy and only requires one or two days’ work.
Furthermore, the apps can potentially run faster on the new HarmonyOS thanks to the Ark compiler.  It is said to improve fluency by 24%, response speed by 44%, and smoothness of third-party applications by up to 60% when compared to Android. It is able to process the code faster which should potentially result in an overall better experience.
For now, the biggest challenge for the company is to convince the masses to hop on the bandwagon. With apps easily able to be ported over, it would certainly entice a bigger crowd across the globe to at least give the new OS a try.
Source: Yahoo
Pokdepinion: Well, things have certainly gotten a lot more exciting now. Now I really can’t wait to give it a try myself.
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ZOTAC announces ZBOX MI553 and ZBOX PI225; Mini PCs that really take the “Mini” part seriously

Space is increasingly a premium in our homes with escalating real estate prices. We are no property price analysts here at Pokde.net, but with the latest ZOTAC Mini PCs, we know that you can allocate less space to obtain a satisfactory computing experience.

The ZBOX PI225 is the world’s smallest and thinnest Mini PC, with an Intel Apollo Lake N3350 dual-core CPU packed into a tiny package that measures a mere 8mm thick with a footprint smaller than your standard 2.5″ SSD. Measuring at at just 95.4mm long and 63mm wide, it will even be dwarfed by the external drives you connect to the ZBOX PI225. Speaking of connectivity, you will get 2 USB 3.0 Type-C ports that support HDMI and Display Port output to your displays. Bundled in the box are a Type-C to HDMI adapter and two USB Type-A adapters to ensure that you can use the ZBOX PI225 with legacy devices. Wireless connectivity comes in the form of WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.1.

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The ZBOX MI553 will not share the ZBOX PI225’s tiny dimensions, but it makes up for it with the most ventilation seen in a Mini PC. Size wise, it is closer to Intel’s NUCs than an SSD that will fit in them. Aside from a standard 2.5″ SSD, the ZBOX MI553 it will also take two M.2 SATAIII SSDs with its two M.2 slots, one of which supports PCIe x4 NVMe SSDs and Intel Optane memory. The system will feature an Intel Core i5-7300HQ quad-core CPU running at up to 3.5 GHz with support for 2 DDR4-2400 SODIMMs for up to 32GB of system memory.

There will be four USB 3.0 ports, a USB 3.1 Type-C port, a Thunderbolt 3 port with support for external graphics cards and more peripherals, HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs, Gigabit LAN, WiFi 802.11 ac and Bluetooth 4.2. I must say that was a a pretty wholesome offering of connectivity options right there. The ZBOX MI553 will be offered in two variants, the barebones ZBOX MI553 and a ready-to-go ZBOX MI553 Plus which features a 120GB SSD and 4GB of RAM out of the box.
Pokdepinion: The ZBOX PI225 looks like a great option for those who want a simple Windows PC to work wherever they can find a display. After experiencing the Intel Compute Stick, I believe that this is actually a great concept.
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[Confirmed] Coffee Lake fits on Z270 motherboards; But does it work?

Previously, we shared that Coffee Lake CPUs will NOT work with Z270 motherboards. While it was based off a tweet replied by a brand representative to a fan, this time our friends at Hardware.info have some solid test results.
The part that triggered this test and one that you should really be aware of, is that BOTH of the chipsets use Intel’s LGA 1151 socket. These brave boys conducted a test between a Kaby Lake CPU (G3930) with a Z370 motherboard and attempted to boot it.

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Fitting the Kaby Lake CPU into the Z370 motherboard was no problem at all due to the similar footprint. So the machine was booted up. The self test worked fine, but it dropped at the VGA test step – which is the final step by the way and the whole boot process restarted. This also occurred while using a single external video card. This is what they summarized their tests with:

CPU
Z270 Motherboard
Z370 Motherboard

Kaby Lake CPU
✔
✘

Coffee Lake CPU
✘
✔

In short, while both CPUs share the same socket, Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake CPUs are in no way compatible with each other. This test is not really dangerous as they do share the same sockets, but they’re just incompatible and at the very most, your machine will not boot up. But the lesson here is that, if you are planning to get Coffee Lake when it officially releases, you should set aside a budget for a Z370 motherboard too.
Source: Hardware.info
Pokdepinion: This gets confusing for the average user, if you ask me. I can already foresee people buying Coffee Lake CPUs just because they already are using an LGA1151 socket motherboard, only to be frustrated in the end.
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HUAWEI to bring in the next gen Selfie Superstar soon — how “notchy” of them to tease us

Were you waiting for the HUAWEI P20 Lite which was leaked earlier? It never appeared at our Malaysian launch of the HUAWEI P20 series. But for those with a smaller budget, the HUAWEI P20 Lite is going to be available soon, as the HUAWEI nova 3e.

HUAWEI equips the latest nova device with excellent craftsmanship, evolution of FullView display and photography, as well as an efficient user experience. Sporting rounded glass panels, crafted aluminium frame and a notched 5.84″ HUAWEI FullView 2.0 display.

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Performance may not be the nova 3e’s strong suit with the aging Kirin 659 inside, but hey, we have a 93 year old man as our leader. ;) EMUI 8.0 keeps things running smoothly, even as the device gets older. Selfie fans would get a kick out of this with the 24MP front camera, while budding smartphone photographers can also enjoy the dual rear camera.

More details of the HUAWEI nova 3e will be revealed in the coming days, so stay tuned! For those of you who can’t wait, there is the HUAWEI nova 2i which sports most of the same innards as the nova 3e, now at just RM999!
HUAWEI nova 3e Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Kirin 659 (4 x Cortex A53 @ 2.36 GHz + 4 x Cortex A53 @ 1.7 GHz)

GPU:
ARM Mali-T830 MP2

RAM:
4GB

Display:
5.84″, FHD+ (2280 x 1080) 19:9 display

Storage:
Up to 128GB (expandable with microSD up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Dual: 16 MP + 2MP
Front Camera
24 MP

OS:
EMUI 8.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz only)
Bluetooth 4.1

SIM:
Hybrid Dual SIM

Battery:
Li-Po 3000 mAh (non-removable)

Pokdepinion: Why hasn’t HUAWEI release a newer mid-range chipset yet?
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foodpanda Partners With Penang Halal International In Bringing Ramadhan E-Bazaar

The folks at foodpanda has announced that they’ve partnered with the Penang Halal International to launch a Ramadhan E-Bazar in the state.
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With the 3rd phase of the Movement Control Order being announced recently, many have thought that would be the end of the usual bazaar with the holy month of Ramadhan soon approaching. Thanks to the partnership between the two, Penang citizens can still order in their Ramadhan favorites.
In addition to the news, YAB Chow Kon Yeow, the Chief Minister of Penang wants to encourage more of the Halal business community to take part in the initiative. Here’s what he has said:

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Penang State under the initiative of Penang Halal International continues to support the business community to collaborative effort and teaming up with industry expert, foodpanda to support the business community depending on Ramadhan with innovative solutions. Penang consumers will be served with special delivery platform despite challenges and the ongoing Movement Control Order. In line with our ‘Next Normal Penang Strategy’, I also hope that through the foodpanda platform, we will be able to encourage more of the Halal business community to use this window of opportunity to fully embrace the future of business in a technology-driven world.YAB Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang
For halal compliant businesses that would like to join in on foodpanda’s Ramadan E-Bazaar, you can check out the link here.
The Ramadhan E-Bazaar will go live early in Ramadhan, where you will soon find participating vendors on the app itself.
Pokdepinion: It’s simply not Ramadhan without bazaars…
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Is Windows 10 too hard to manage? Pay Microsoft to do it for you

Microsoft has turned Office into a subscription service with Office 365, and it seems like they are looking to turn more of their products into services you can subscribe to. Microsoft 365 Managed Desktop (MMD) is coming.
This new service was spotted by Petri.com as Microsoft posted new open positions that reveal the new MMD service. The job description goes on to describe the service as “a new, per-user subscription service that enables customers with devices that can take advantage of the latest productivity tools and technologies (Device as a Service) in a secure, monitored, and supported IT environment (IT as a Service).”

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This will probably mean that Microsoft is looking to provide subscribers with a device on a lease, while managing Windows 10 on the device for the subscriber. This would be a great option especially for smaller companies that do not have dedicated tech support on hand to manage their systems.
What this looks like to me is that Microsoft knows their OS is not exactly user friendly, but hopes companies, or users, would pay them to manage it, rather than work on improving the product. What do you think?
Pokdepinion: I am definitely not going to pay Microsoft monthly to use my PC properly.
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[Exclusive] Motorola Moto G5S Plus sneak peek; More for Less!

Welcome back Moto G5S Plus

Roughly about 4 months since the Motorola Moto G5 Plus made it’s appearance, it is now back for another round of awe inspiring features. Since it’s announcement during this year’s Mobile World Congress in Spain, the G5 has made some solid headlines around capturing much attention especially among those who are crazy about brand.

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Today, we witnessed the appearance of Moto G5S Plus and it looks very much similar to it’s elder sibling. The key highlight has to be the dual lens rear camera which Motorola has swapped with the previous single lens 12MP f/1.7 type. This time around, we are looking at dual cameras, both with a resolution of 13MP which is slightly higher than it’s predecessor. It has an aperture of f/2.0 and the secondary camera is actually a black & white camera that is responsible to capture depth of field.

The thing is, Motorola didn’t just swap the camera and be done with it. What’s the fun in that after all, right? In fact, it was rather fun toying around with the device as there has been an introduction of a few modes that fully utilize the dual camera functionality. Probably the best one is black/white background which automatically identifies the closest subject and retains its colors while the rest of the background is splattered in monochrome.
Look at how the close subjects are colored while the background is black and white. Take note that this was taken under low light conditions.
Because it’s pretty good in identifying objects with its depth of field camera, the results are pretty amazing. There’s also option that allows you to remove the background entirely and swap it with another one. Standard modes like swapping blurred focus are pretty common but it’s available too. If you want to go pro, there is an option for manual mode that gives you complete freedom.

The front camera has been improved as well with 8MP f/2.0 with LED flash. But that’s not all. The front camera has a manual mode too!Now that is definitely not common in new devices nowadays and the options that Motorola has added surpass some of the selfie centric devices in the market too!
Front facing camera with manual mode! Beat that!
Under the hood is pretty much the same as it’s earlier non-S version. We have a Qualcomm SnapDragon 625 octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz paired with Adreno 506 so I can assure you the battery efficiency is awesome and performance is adequate. The Malaysian variant has 32GB of storage and 4GB of RAM. If storage is more of your concern, then you can swap the secondary nano sim slot with a microSD card up to 128GB. All of this, encased in beautiful unibody metal body.
The display is a slightly larger 5.5″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS which only makes this device even more perfect. The finger print sensor is front facing but the home, back and multi tasking keys are using the OS softkeys rather than having dedicated haptic buttons.

It’s running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and is scheduled for Oreo upgrade soon. Motorola did not push too much bloatware into the device, making it a rather snappy performing device. NFC is also still present for your device communication or mobile payments. At the bottom, we are still seeing the older MicroUSB. Seems like Motorola is not yet ready to adapt the USB Type-C standard for this series.
And just when you thought you have heard it all, here’s the best part of the news. While Motorola has not officially announced the price of the Moto G5S Plus yet, they have hinted us saying it will be cheaper than the Moto G5 Plus. If you want to know it’s final price, park your comment down this thread and make sure to subscribe to changes as we will post the price accordingly once it’s announced and shoot a comment too. The Moto G5 Plus was priced at RM1,299 which was already pretty affordable so whatever price Motorola is going to put on the Moto G5S Plus, it’s definitely going to be a solid WIN!
Pokdepinion: I wont lie, it’s a marriage of beauty and the beast. It looks elegant, yet it delivers its performance promises and still being rather affordable!
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Razer Naga X With 16 Programmable Buttons Launched At RM399

Razer has introduced their latest addition to the Naga series with the new Razer Naga X, which comes with 16 programmable buttons and offers 2nd-Gen Razer Optical Mouse Switches.
Razer Naga X
The Razer Naga X is the latest from the series following the Razer Naga Pro that was released back in September 2020. That being said, the former is the Naga family’s lightest mouse yet, weighing in at 85g.
Coming with 16 programmable buttons that are ergonomically positioned, each button can be assigned to basic functions such as casting spells to advanced ones, such as macros combining multiple command keys all at once, making it ideal for MMO games.

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In addition to that, Razer HyperShift mode allows for a full secondary set of button assignments that is activated when the HyperShift button is held down.
The Razer Naga X comes with Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor, Razer Speedflex cable for unrestricted movement as well as 100% FTFE Mouse Feet for smoother glides across any surface.
It does come with on-board memory storage so you can easily access personal settings including keymap settings on the go. Of course, it sports Razer Chroma RGB for that extra bling.
The Razer Naga X is available for the price of RM399 at selected retailers as well as their own website.
Pokdepinion: Personally I don’t play games that require a lot of keys but if you are one, this could be the one for you. Will you be getting the Razer Naga X?
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Xiaomi MiTalk revived to fill void created by Clubhouse ban in China

Xiaomi has revived their MiTalk app, after shutting it down due to poor reception in China where the main go-to messaging app is WeChat. The original functionality of MiTalk is pretty similar to the now ubiquitous messaging app, letting users chat, send files, make audio and video calls, among other features. Now, it has been revived with Clubhouse-like features.
The new MiTalk serves as a social audio chat platform for professionals, with the Chinese name 举手, or literally “raise your hand.” It emulates Clubhouse in pretty much every way as a voice-only platform where discussions can occur and users can “raise their hands” to be recognized by room moderators, letting you ask questions or take over the floor.
MiTalk is currently an invite-only platform, yet another area where they are eerily similar to Clubhouse. It appears that Xiaomi doesn’t have plans to expand to the global market just yet, as the app isn’t available on the Play Store at the time of writing.

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Clubhouse was banned in the Communist state a few weeks ago, after users starting using the platform to discuss controversial topics.
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Pokdepinion: Well, I don’t see why a platform that’s non-exclusive to iOS users shouldn’t exist… But of course, the question of privacy remains, with MiTalk being a China-based app, especially given how the Chinese government knew what people were discussing in Clubhouse.
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WhatsApp Dark Mode Release Date Seemingly Revealed

We’ve talked about WhatsApp Dark Mode rather extensively for quite some time now. However, the feature has yet to be made available officially for everyone. The wait might be over soon as a release date for the highly-anticipated feature has seemingly been unveiled.
According to The Sun UK based on information found on WABetaInfo, WhatsApp Dark Mode will be making its way to everyone starting 14th February 2020. The feature has been made available on the beta version for both Android and iOS, with feedback being rather mixed.

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Some users have reported that it needs some colour adjustments, such as making it darker or changing the hue for some other elements. This shouldn’t be too hard to adjust, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see it pop up on the public version soon for both Android and iOS.
When you’ve received the WhatsApp Dark Mode update, you can enable it simply by heading to Settings, followed by Chats > Theme. From there, you can set it to one of three settings; Light, Dark, and Set by Battery Saver. The Light theme is the default theme that the app uses, in case you were wondering.
It’s worth noting that there is no official announcement made on the matter. In fact, it could even be interpreted as the feature will start to roll out on 14th February 2020, but not every device will get it on the same date. For now, we’ll just have to look forward to the date and hope for the best.
Source: TheSun
Pokdepinion: I’m hoping the release is real because a lot of people have been waiting for so long. I can feel my eyes strained from using WhatsApp in its regular Light theme.
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HUAWEI Reaches All-Time High With 200 Million Smartphone Shipments

HUAWEI Malaysia has today revealed that the company’s smartphone shipment for the year has exceeded over 200 million units, thanks to the support that they’ve gathered across the world, and of course due to their P20 and Mate 20 series as well as HONOR 10.
In the past eight years, the company’s smartphone shipments have increased from 3 million units in 2010 to 200 million in 2018, which means in a 66x growth.
At the current moment, HUAWEI ranks second in the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer and have more than 500 million consumers in over 170 countries around the globe.

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“Looking to the future, Huawei’s consumer business will focus on the core concept of ‘consumer-centric’, and will dare to keep innovating, and make every effort to become a pioneer and leader in the next wave of the smartphone revolution, as well as constantly create new value for consumers, let our consumers better enjoy their lives, and truly make Huawei a brand that is beloved by consumers the world over Richard Yu, CEO of HUAWEI Consumer BG
Pokdepinion: It’s been an impressive year for the company. Let’s just hope that they continue to innovate in the upcoming smartphones.
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Epson launches new EB-05/40 projectors; multi-functional projectors for meetings and classrooms

Epson has launched their latest multi-functional EB-05/40 series of business projectors that consist of the EB-X05 and EB-S41. Both projectors are packed to deliver great image quality in meeting rooms and classrooms alike.

What makes it great for classrooms and meeting rooms is that it can simultaneously project up to 4 sources with the multi-PC projection moderation function. With the control of a host PC, up to 50 terminals can be connected to a single projector. Taking it a step further, the iProjection app allows for wireless projection with an Epson ELPAP10 wireless adapter.

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Support for HDMI, VGA and USB come standard. One of the major difference between the EB-X05 and EB-S41 is that the former features XGA resolution while the EB-S41 only delivers SVGA resolution. The EB-05/40 series of projectors offer crystal clear images with a bright 3300 lumens of color and white brightness, and a intense contrast ratio of 15 000:1. This makes for an excellent viewing experience regardless of ambient lighting. The projectors are rated with a long lamp life of up to 10 000 hours in eco mode, promising great visuals over a long, long time.

These new projectors are also designed for ease of use. They power up once a cable is connected to it. It will then detect the input source automatically, making it very convenient to use. The front-facing exhaust directs the heat away from the audience when its placed on a table, ensuring the comfort of those having to listen to you present. The software features of the EB-X05 and EB-S41 projectors offer immediate access to various features right from the home screen. Am easy to use horizontal keystone adjuster also enables quick and painless correction of skewed screen images. Priced at RM1400 for the EB-S41 and RM1700 EB-X05, these projectors aren’t cheap but they do offer a lot.
Pokdepinion: I have always been facing issues with projector connectivity in my schooling life and also university. Will this be the solution to my woes?
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Gamers Hideout Employees Are Forced To Work Despite Being Told To Take Unpaid Or Annual Leave

We all know that the government here in Malaysia has issued the Movement Control Order or MCO due to the Covid-19 outbreak and most businesses here have no choice but to close down at the moment. Local gaming store Gamers Hideout has heed the word but for some reason, they are still having some of their staffs to be working.

The news was revealed on Twitter as the source states that his friend is still working for the company despite the letter (picture above) that was issued to their workers. Not surprisingly, staffs of the company has voiced out their concerns regarding the matter.
It seems that a few of their workers have been working at the Gamers Hideout HQ to deal with web store orders as well as packaging and some are even working from home.

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If you aren’t aware, the MCO law doesn’t allow for non-essential services to be running in this period of combating the virus outbreak.
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Pokdepinion: Well that doesn’t seem right.. Let’s hope that Gamers Hideout will respond and give some explanation to the staffs that are affected.
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HUAWEI nova 3e Unveiled – Featuring FullView Display 2.0 And A Whole Lot Of Storage

HUAWEI has introduced their latest in the nova series, the nova 3e which features a FullView Display 2.0, 24MP front camera, as well as a big 128GB storage.
HUAWEI nova 3e

The company has said that the new smartphone is catered for young users, where it features a 5.84-inch FHD+ with FullView Display 2.0. It also features a 19:9 screen-to-body ratio for a better viewing experience.

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As their nova series focuses more on the selfie side of things, the new nova 3e is of no difference. It features a 24MP front camera just for you to do so. For the main camera, it sports a dual 16MP+2MP camera. The phone features a smart photography assistant that allows you to take control through its gesture control. There’s also effects such as background replacement and AR effects to let you tinkle around and have more freedom to be creative.
HUAWEI nova 3e runs on EMUI 8.0, equivalent to Android 8.0 Oreo.
HUAWEI nova 3e Specification

CPU/Chipset:
Kirin 659 Octa-core (4×2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU:
 Mali-T830 MP2

RAM:
4GB

Display:
5.84″, FHD+ (2280 x 1080) 19:9 FullView Display 2.0

Storage:
128GB (expandable with microSD up to 256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Dual: 16 MP (f/2.2, 1.0µm) + 2 MP, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera
24 MP (f/2.0)

OS:
Android 8.0 Oreo (EMUI 8.0)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 /b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2

SIM:
Hybrid Dual SIM

Battery:
Li-Po 3000 mAh (non-removable)

The brand new HUAWEI nova 3e will be available here in Malaysia from 25th May 2018 onwards and will retail at a price tag of RM1,399. In addition to that, HUAWEI are offering cashback from now till the 31st of May 2018. Which means, you can get the new nova 3e at RM1,320 (RM79 cashback) and also receive a complimentary HUAWEI Tripod Selfie Stick which is worth RM68 with every purchase of the device.
Pokdepinion: While they might be offering cashback for their products, it probably wont be much of a difference at all since GST is coming down in June. So you might want to think about that.
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Accident yields anodes that offers 4x battery lifespan

Scientists at Tsinghua University, Beijing, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston have been working on techniques to extend the working life of Li-ion batteries. The scientists were working methodically on making the anodes of the batteries more durable, as the decay of the anode material is a major cause of the drop off in Li-ion battery life after a few hundred charge cycles. In the course of their carefully timed experimental process one batch of anodes were left under chemical treatment for several hours more than they should have been, by accident. Instead of throwing away the forgotten batch, the scientists decided to test them and the results were great – an anode 4x more durable than the current best available technology.
Dr Wang Changan at Tsinghua and Dr Li Ju at MIT were behind the experiments. These materials scientists had been working on using aluminium for the anode of a Li-ion battery in preference to graphite. Today’s Li-ion batteries use carbon anodes because aluminium expands and contracts too much during each charge/discharge cycle. Aluminum is a low-cost option with theoretical capacity of 2 Ah/g. But aluminum and other high-capacity materials, expand a lot when they get to high capacity, when they absorb lithium. And then they shrink, when releasing lithium.
This expansion and contraction of aluminum particles generates great mechanical stress, which can cause electrical contacts to disconnect. Also, the liquid electrolyte in contact with aluminum will always decompose at the required charge/discharge voltages, forming a skin called solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer, which would be ok if not for the repeated large volume expansion and shrinkage that cause SEI particles to shed.  As a result, previous attempts to develop an aluminum electrode for lithium-ion batteries had failed.

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That’s where the idea of using confined aluminum in the form of a yolk-shell nanoparticle came in. In the nanotechnology business, there is a big difference between what are called “core-shell” and “yolk-shell” nanoparticles. The former have a shell that is bonded directly to the core, but yolk-shell particles feature a void between the two — equivalent to where the white of an egg would be. As a result, the “yolk” material can expand and contract freely, with little effect on the dimensions and stability of the “shell.”
The scientists were working on stopping the oxide coating forming on aluminium nanoparticles when they are exposed to air by soaking the material in sulphuric acid and titanium oxysulphate. That replaces the aluminium oxide with a more conductive titanium oxide. As mentioned in the intro, timed soaking sessions were undertaken trying to get the timing right for creating the most durable anode.
One batch got accidentally soaked and left in the chemicals for several hours longer than intended. Luckily the scientists decided to test these samples – as they found they had nearly all the advantageous properties they had been looking for in a new anode. The new anode formed with a solid nanoparticle shell and an inner ‘yolk’ of aluminium material that could expand and contract without damaging the coating. Dr Wang and Dr Li created some batteries using the ‘accidental anodes’ with the nanoparticle coating and ran them through 500 charge/discharge cycles. Compared to graphite-electrode equivalents put through the same charging cycle these new batteries retained as much as four times the capacity. The manufacture of these nanoparticle imbued shell, plus aluminium yolk, anodes is reasonably likely to be commercialised as the process seems to be both simple and scalable.

SOURCE: Hexus

Pokdepinion: This is a tech that doesn’t seem so out-of-this-world, which means that it may actually be marketed soon.
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Xiaomi Now Ahead Of Apple In Europe

The smartphone market is a competitive place to be in nowadays with plenty of brands vying to take top spot. One tracking firm has observed and revealed however that Xiaomi has passed Apple in Europe.
Xiaomi overtakes Apple in Europe

The research was released by Canalys where it’s shown that Xiaomi has taken the number two spot, ahead of Apple. The company from China is reported in taking 23% of the region’s share compared to the 19% from Apple.

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Xiaomi has enjoyed one of the highest annual growth in the region, with it obtaining 85% growth. In the charts also, we see that HUAWEI is experiencing a major downfall. This would definitely be due to the US trade wars.
Completing the list is Samsung at number one and OPPO at fourth place, where the latter enjoyed the biggest annual growth at 153%.
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Pokdepinion: The reason that I can think of them overtaking Apple is simply the price and device segment offerings. They has plenty of devices, ranging from affordable to high end. Apple on the other hand.. well let’s just say that they’re not actually wallet-friendly. It’ll be interesting to see on whether the company can take that top spot from Samsung though..
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Get RM745 Worth Of Games When You Purchase Lenovo Legion Laptops

Following up with their new Lenovo Legion products in August, the company has decided to put in games that are worth US$180 of computer games when you purchase any Intel Core i5 or i7 processor-based Lenovo products.
Free RM745 Worth Of Games With Lenovo Legion Laptops
From now until the 31st of October 2018, you’ll be getting more than US$180 (roughly RM745) worth of gaming voucher code when you purchase any Intel Core i5 or i7 processor-based Lenovo Legion products at Lenovo Exclusive Stores and online store.
With the gaming voucher code, you can download Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition, Hello Neighbour, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, and you can also use the voucher to purchase up to US$21 worth of World of Tank in-game items.

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In addition to that, for those who want to level up their gaming skills can also redeem one free lesson worth US$15 from a professional esports coach through Gamer Sensei with the voucher.
So here’s how to redeem your gaming voucher codes:

Head to Lenovo Legion’s website and fill in the required information after any purchase of a Intel Core i5 or i7 processor-based Lenovo products in September and October of 2018.
Attach a copy of the proof of purchase of your device bought in the promotional period.
Hit submit and an email with a voucher code will be issued after confirming the submission is valid.
Upon receiving an email from Lenovo, head here and key in the voucher code to download the items of your choice.
Enjoy gaming

The submission period to redeem the gaming voucher code closes on the 5th of November 2018. For more information on Lenovo Legion promotions, you can click on the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Not long ago MSI did a similar promo when you purchase their laptops. So if you’re planning on getting a Legion laptop, don’t forget to claim your free gaming voucher codes!
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PlayStation Looks To Push Towards Mobile Gaming

Sony PlayStation appears to be wanting to focus on the mobile gaming segment as a job posting revealed that they are searching for a new Head of Mobile.
PlayStation to venture to mobile gaming

The job posting was submitted by PlayStation Studios where the applicant would be located in either San Mateo or Los Angeles.

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Though they have experience when it comes to handheld consoles with the likes of the PSP and PS Vita, it seems that they are looking to bring their popular games to smartphones.
In the job description it says that they will need to “oversee the development of the mobile games strategy for PlayStation Studios and help build a foundation for future growth opportunities”. The position listing also describes “successfully adapting PlayStation’s most popular franchises for mobile”.
While it is possible for Sony to port games as they are to mobile, it is more likely that they will reimagine their games to be more suitable for smartphones, where you’ve got the usual ads and microtransactions.
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Pokdepinion: I mean I’m not surprised if they indeed venture to the mobile gaming segment. Not everyone has a PC or console.. there’s a higher percentage that they have a smartphone though. There’s definitely a market there. Let’s just hope that their games aren’t “meh” when they do arrive.
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