Apple iPhone 7 — 7 new features worth mentioning

Yesterday the new Apple iPhone 7 was announced, with a lot of fans welcoming certain new features, while also getting some ire for some of the new “features” that Apple introduced on the iPhone 7 and its bigger sibling, the iPhone 7 Plus. So without further ado, let’s go through the new stuff Apple introduced with the latest iPhones.

1. All new camera systems

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Despite sporting a similar 12 MP resolution, the iPhone 7 features a new 6-element lens, f/1.8 aperture and also optical image stabilization. The LED flash system has also received an upgrade, going from 2 LEDs to a quad LED arrangement, being up to 50% brighter than its predecessor. The latest ISP built into the Apple A10 SoC is also faster and more power efficient, using machine learning to help determine things about the image and set the focus, exposure, and color.

The iPhone 7 Plus adds another camera to its back, but instead of the monochrome + RGB system the Huawei P9 and Honor 8 employ, the second camera on the iPhone 7 Plus offers 2x optical zoom. This is done by combining the usual wide angle lens (28mm) with a telephoto lens (58mm), allowing you to get closer to your subject without changing your position. A telephoto lens also captures a different perspective from a wide angle one, so this should please a lot of smartphone photographers. As usual for dual lens systems, the iPhone 7 Plus can use both cameras and advanced machine learning to make your subject sharp while creating out-of-focus blur in the background.
The new cameras also offer [email protected] and [email protected] video recording and RAW support.

2. Water and dust resistance

The latest iPhone 7 is also more rugged, with IP67 water and dust resistance. This rating means it is tested to be impervious to dust entry into its enclosure, while capable of withstanding immersion in water up to 1m without issues. However Apple has decided not to cover water entry under its warranty, which may raise some eyebrows.

3. Beefier innards

Moving up from the Apple A9 SoC, the Apple A10 Fusion processor in the iPhone 7 features an all-new quad-core CPU design, with two high performance ones and two high efficiency cores. Seems pretty similar with the current ARM big.LITTLE configurations, but we will have to wait for more details from Apple to be sure. Apple claims the high‑performance cores can run at up to 2x the speed of iPhone 6, while the high‑efficiency cores are capable of running at just one-fifth the power of the high‑performance cores, allowing for high performance when you need it, and longer battery life when you don’t.
As usual, Apple doesn’t disclose the battery capacities of their devices. Apple claims up to 12 hours of internet use on LTE for the iPhone 7, while the iPhone 7 Plus is claimed to last up to 13 hours when surfing on an LTE connection. The iPhone 7 is touted to offer up to 2 hours longer battery life than the iPhone 6s, while the iPhone 7 Plus gains an hour of battery life when compared to the iPhone 6s Plus.
And oh, storage has been doubled, starting from 32GB and ranging all the way up to 256GB. With the newly added RAW support, this is a very wise move by Apple.

4. Improved audio

While smartphones like the HTC 10 has moved towards a tweeter+woofer loudspeaker system, Apple has finally thrown in true stereo loudspeakers for better immersion in your audio. The stereo loudspeakers are capable of two times the audio output of the iPhone 6s, while also promising improved dynamic range for a better listening experience.

While the iPhone 7 features improved loudspeaker audio, in a moment of “courage”, they seem to have taken a step backwards with headphone support. The iPhone 7 drops the standard 3.5mm jack, instead using the Lightning port for audio output. The latest EarBuds will feature a Lightning connector, and if you wish to use it with third-party headphones, the iPhone 7 does come with a Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter in the box. Just be careful not to lose it, because it will be a $9 (RM36) mistake. Or you could go wireless with the latest AirPods, but that’s another $159 (~RM642.59).

5. New home button

The iPhone 7 packs home buttons that cannot be clicked. To unlock the phone, all you need to do is rest your thumb/finger on it. It is also now pressure sensitive and also features haptic feedback thanks to the new Taptic Engine. Since owners of previous iPhones were all too worried of spoiling their home button, this new solid-state button should please them very much as there is no physical switch to damage.

6. New wide color gamut displays

The new displays in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus feature a wide color gamut, using the same color space as the digital cinema industry (DCI-P3 color space). This ensures that everything you see will be more vibrant, and offer a truer representation of the world. Colors so accurate, it will look like you’re there.
Ever since the iPhone 4, the term “Retina display” has been used by Apple when talking about displays where the PPI is high enough so that the user will not be able to distinguish individual pixels. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will feature Retina HD displays with PPIs of 326 and 401, respectively. While there are better colors, the resolution is kept the same as the previous generation.

7. Jet Black is the new Rose Gold

While not exactly a new feature, the new color option is actually one of the defining colors of the iPhone 7. Just like how the Rose Gold variant allowed iFans to easily differentiate the iPhone 6s from the iPhone 6, the new Jet Black option will definitely turn heads. Achieved through a nine-step process of anodization and polishing, the Jet Black finishing is glossy. I am not sure if I want a phone which I leave tonnes of fingerprints all over it, but since glass backs are so popular nowadays, I am sure there are others who do want a device just like that. The Jet Black color option is only available for the 128GB and 256GB variants.
So what do you think? Will you be getting an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus when it launches? Let us know in the comments section! While you are considering, do check out this amazingly concise video by Apple. Don’t blink.
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[CES 2022] New Acer Chromebooks for Everyone to Enjoy

Three new Acer Chromebooks have been revealed at CES 2022, with each of them coming in different sizes and form factor for everyone to enjoy. Here’s what you need to know.
Acer Chromebook Spin 513

With a svelte design and a durable aluminum case, The new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513- 2H) features a svelte design and aluminum chassis, giving the build a MIL-STD 810H durability. It’s meant for anyone and everyone, from education to work and more. It’s powered by the octa-core MediaTek Kompanio 1380 processor and is said to give up to 10 hours of battery life per full charge.

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As for the display, it is a VertiView 13.5-inch display with 2256 x 1504 resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio, the latter of which is said to give 18% more vertical screen real estate compared to the traditional widescreen display. If you’re wondering about bezels, it’s quite thin at just 7.7mm, letting you enjoy the visuals with ease. It also has DTS Audio with upward-facing speakers for added immersion.
It’s worth noting that the Acer Chromebook Spin 513 is a convertible, so you can use it like a regular laptop, a tablet, in tent mode, and presentation mode. Added together with Wi-Fi 6 support, backlit-keyboard, upward-facing microphones, and a multipurpose USB-C port, you get a very versatile portable productivity machine.
The Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-2H) will be available in North America in June 2022 starting at USD $599.99; and in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in April 2022 starting at €649.
Acer Chromebook 315

Further emphasizing their stance on Chromebooks with large displays, the new Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-4H/T) uses a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare display with touchscreen as an optional add-on. Given the size, it still manages to fit in a full-sized keyboard, complete with a Numpad. Interestingly, it comes with two USB Gen2 Type-C ports and a microSD card reader.
To aid students in their studies and those who need to work on-the-go, it comes with an HDR webcam with a wide FOV and flare-reducing technology along with a pair of integrated microphones for improved video call experience. Adding on DTS Audio, Wi-Fi 6, and a claimed 10-hour battery life, you will get to enjoy work and play from anywhere without being glued to the plug.
Apart from that, the Acer Chromebook 315 is fitted with an eco-friendly OceanGlass touchpad, which is made out of ocean-bound plastic waste that has been recycled into a glass-like texture. It is part of the company’s initiative for a more sustainable future, and it is said to give a sleek, responsive tactile feedback.
The Acer Chromebook 315 (CB315-4H/T) will be available in North America in January 2022 starting at USD $299.99; and in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in April 2022 starting at €399.
Acer Chromebook 314

For students and school-age children, we have the Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314- 3H/T). It is powered by the latest Intel CPU and features MIL-STD 810H durability, 10-hour battery life, and Intel Wi-Fi 6, all of which is easily more than enough for educational use. As for data transfer, charging, and connecting to peripherals, you have two USB-C ports to make use of.
It uses a 14-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare display with touchscreen support and 8.1mm side bezels, and also features the eco-friendly OceanGlass touchpad, dual microphones, a webcam with flare-reducing and temporal noise reduction technology. Apart from that, it also comes with DTS Audio for improved audio.
The Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-3H/T) will be available in North America in June 2022 starting at USD $299.99; and in Europe, Middle East, and Africa in April 2022 starting at €369.
Pokdepinion: That convertible one sounds like it could be a pretty solid Windows laptop alternative. I’m not too sure if I can make do without my usual software suite, but for more simplified work, that should be more than capable.
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Get OPPO F5 For Free With Celcom – All Yours When You Subscribe To Their Postpaid Plan

Celcom are giving the recently released OPPO F5 smartphone for free to those who subscribe to their postpaid plan.
Celcom Plan F5

The OPPO F5, which retails at RM1299, is now made available with Celcom plan at Celcom stores nationwide. Postpaid customers can now own the F5 from as low as RM30 per month with Easyphone, an installment program. The device will be made free of charge when Celcom customers sign up for First Platinum Plus for 24 months.
OPPO F5 features a 6-inch, 18:9 ratio display, which is a first for an OPPO smartphone. Coming in with a 20MP front camera, the selfie expert device features A.I Beauty Recognition. On the back, it sports a 16MP shooter.

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Running on Color OS 3.2 (based on Android 7.1 Nougat), it packs 4GB RAM and partnered with 32GB internal storage, which is expandable through microSD. Battery wise, it possess a 3200mAh battery.
Gold and Black variants of the OPPO F5 are available when you get it from Celcom. For more information on Celcom’s plans, you can check that out here. If you want to find out more on the OPPO F5, you can read at our previous post on the launching of the smartphone that we’ve covered.
Pokdepinion: If you’re planning on going to postpaid plans and been eyeing on the device, then this might be just a good plan for you.

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Could cheaper iPhones with OLED panels be coming soon? LG Display is set to supply OLED panels to Apple too

The iPhone X is expensive. Partly because, well, it’s Apple we are talking about, and also because Samsung is the only supplier of the OLED panels used. Being the sole supplier allowed Samsung to gouge Apple with exorbitant costs for its panels, which Apple conveniently passed on to consumers. We might be looking at cheaper OLED-equipped smartphones from Apple though as LG Display is set to be Apple’s alternative supplier of OLED panels.

The lesser Korean OLED manufacturer is reportedly scrambling to increase production capacity to meet Apple’s demands. The Cupertino-based company is expecting around 3 to 5 million OLED displays from LG Display. 3 to 5 million is really just child’s play compared to the 110 million OLED panels Apple ordered from Samsung, but it’s a start.

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Samsung is expected to continue producing the 5.8″ panels that is going to be in an updated iPhone X, while rumors point to LG’s OLED panels to be used for a larger 6.5″ iPhone. With LG’s limited manufacturing capability, Apple might not be looking to sell that many 6.5″ iPhones.
LG Display’s role in supplying OLED displays to Apple is expected to apply some pressure on Samsung in terms of pricing. This would allow Apple to cut costs, and hopefully that would translate to cheaper iPhones with OLED displays. LG has not made a great showing with their OLED panels, with the LG V30 and Pixel 2 XL having display issues. So it remains to be seen if LG can keep up with Apple’s requirements.
Source: BGR
Pokdepinion: Has LG improved on their OLED technology together with their production capacity to match Samsung’s mature OLED manufacturing?
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AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 series mobile processors combines Zen 3 cores with enterprise security features

The AMD Ryzen PRO series of mobile processors has just received an update, in the form of the AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 series. Similar to their non-PRO counterparts, the AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 series mobile processors pack the latest Zen 3 cores for upgraded performance and efficiency without sacrificing on the security.

The AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 series offer the latest security features like AMD Memory Guard and AMD Shadow Stack. The latter is a new hardware-enabled protection against malware attacks.

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The AMD PRO series processors are also covered by 18-month planned software stability and 24-month planned availability to ensure that business will be able to continue using the AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 series without worries.
There will only be three SKUs under the AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 series of mobile processors:
AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 Series Mobile Processors Specs

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U

Cores/Threads
8C/16T
6C/12T
4C/8T

Base Clocks/Boost Clocks
1.9 / 4.4 GHz
2.3 / 4.2 GHz
2.6 / 4.0 GHz

Cache
20MB
19MB
6MB

GPU
8 CU @ 2000 MHz
7 CU @ 1800 MHz
6 CU @ 1600 MHz

TDP
15W
15W
15W

HP and Lenovo are expected to unveil their Ryzen PRO 5000 series-based systems starting from Q2 2021.
Pokdepinion: Nice to see AMD add a new security feature for this generation, and also make sure that the Ryzen PRO 5000 series comprise of Zen 3 cores only instead of a mix like the Ryzen 5000U series.
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[E3 2018] Resident Evil 2 Remake Announced – The Incident at Raccoon City

In a surprising twist, Capcom has announced Resident Evil 2 Remake at the Sony Interactive Entertainment conference at E3 2018. So the rumours were true.
E3 2018: Resident Evil 2 Remake Announced

At the Sony Interactive Entertainment press conference in E3 2018 held in Los Angeles, the folks over at Capcom showed a trailer for a rather familiar game. It’s Resident Evil 2 Remake.
In the Resident Evil 2 Remake trailer, we get to see bits and pieces of the Raccoon City incident and a much younger Leon S. Kennedy. Apart from the trailer, there’s nothing much else we know about the game for now. Heck, the announcement itself was a surprise.

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This would be a good treat for those who started playing the series starting from Resident Evil 4, because from that point on, we weren’t really fighting zombies anymore, just humans with some weird disease or creature inside them.
No release date, release window or platforms announced but given the fact that it was shown during the Sony Interactive Entertainment E3 2018 conference, it’s essentially a given that it will be coming to the PlayStation 4 at least. As soon as information becomes available, you can be sure we will be reporting it right here.
For more developments and news at E3 2018, be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net
Pokdepinion: Well, I certainly wasn’t expecting this but I was hoping to know more about Resident Evil 2 Remake. We might see more information on this game pop up soon.
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Next Steam Sale Dates Have Been LEAKED – It’s closer than you think

A prosperous time to buy games

So apparently the next Steam Sale dates have been leaked, which probably makes this the 15984623th time the dates for a Steam Sale have been leaked to the masses and this time around it is going to be a Lunar New Year Sale.

The next @steam_games sale is Lunar New Year Sale and will run from February 15th to 19th.
Thanks to Steam Direct, it now takes less than 5 hours for that information to leak.
— Steam Database (@SteamDB) January 23, 2018

According to the Twitter account Steam Database, Steam’s Lunar New Year Sale will be happening next month on February 15 to February 19. Which means, if the above info is correct, that the Lunar New Year Sale is only a few short weeks away. Plenty of time to make sure your wallet (and mine) is ready enough for a financial onslaught. Hopefully.

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The Steam Database account also mentions that the leak comes straight out of Steam Direct which should make this leak all the more likely. In case you’re not sure what Steam Direct is, in short it allows people to become a Steam game developer by paying a small amount, in this case just a 100 USD per game. Steam Direct may be a very easy and convenient way for budding game developers to get their games out there to the public but it does raise some security issues with Valve themselves stating that they too won’t be completely sure what’ll come out of Steam Direct.
I have to point out that the Lunar New Year Sale’s period is a little short, like the previous Halloween and Autumn sales so don’t expect a tonne of games going out with insane discounts. Or maybe this is the time to expect those kinds of the things? Steam Sales can get pretty unpredictable sometimes.
We still have to remind you that this is still considered a mere rumour and there is a chance that the Lunar New Year Sale might not happen at all, so take it with a pinch of salt.

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AMD announces Ryzen 3 3100, Ryzen 3 3300X and AMD B550 chipset

The AMD Ryzen 3000 series now gets two new members from the Ryzen 3 series. While the Second Generation AMD Ryzen 3 processors only came with four cores and four threads, the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 and Ryzen 3 3300X come with simultaneous multithreading (SMT) enabled, for better multitasking capability.
As you might expect, these are relatively affordable processors that are meant to deliver a strong punch in the entry-level segment. Here are the specifications and pricing of the new AMD Ryzen 3 3000 series processors:
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 and Ryzen 3 3300X Specs

AMD Ryzen 3 3100
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

Base Clocks / Boost Clocks
3.6 / 3.9 GHz
3.8 / 4.3 GHz

Cores / Threads
4C / 8T
4C / 8T

Cache
18MB
18MB

TDP
65W
65W

Price
RM449
RM549

To go along with these affordable processors, AMD has also announced the AMD B550 chipset, which should allow gamers to enjoy the benefits of PCIe 4.0 without having to shell out for a premium AMD X570 motherboard. AMD lays claim to the AMD B550 being the world’s only mainstream modern chipset with compatibility for PCIe 4.0, which offers twice the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0.

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However the new AMD B550 boards will only be available starting 16th June, while the new AMD Ryzen 3 processors will be offered starting 21st May.
Pokdepinion: I still barely see the relevance of PCIe 4.0 nearly a full year down the road…
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nubia Red Magic 3S comes to Malaysia priced from just RM2299

Fancy a gaming phone but can’t pony up the RM3499 for a ROG Phone II, or RM2499 for the Black Shark 2 Pro? Well, nubia gotchu. The nubia Red Magic 3S is going to be offered officially here in Malaysia really soon.
By really soon, I mean in early November. At least, that’s according to DirectD’s pre-order. And it will be the most affordable gaming phone in the market thus far, with prices starting from RM2299.
The nubia Red Magic 3S sports the ICE 2.1 cooling system instead.
The Red Magic 3S is a relatively more serious gaming phone as compared to the ROG Phone II and Black Shark 2 Pro, forgoing secondary cameras in favor of the impressive built-in cooling fan.

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There’s also a 90 Hz 6.65″ FHD+ AMOLED display up front flanked by stereo speakers, perfect for gaming, along with two shoulder triggers ala ROG Phone. There’s also a large 5000 mAh battery to keep you gaming for a loooong time. And there’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack.
nubia Red Magic 3S Specs
Snapdragon 855+, octa-core up to 2.96 GHz, 7nmUp to 12GB LPDDR4x RAMUp to 256GB UFS 3.0 storage6.65″ FHD+ AMOLED panel, 90 Hz refresh rate48MP f/1.7 Sony IMX586 camera16MP f/2.0 selfie camera5000 mAh battery, Quick Charge 4+ support8GB + 128GB: RM229912GB + 256GB: RM2899

The nubia Red Magic 3S does serve as a more affordable gaming phone, with some interesting hardware. Would you pick one up though?
Pokdepinion: The software might be the only worry with the nubia Red Magic 3S…
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NVIDIA’s mid-range GTX 16-series appears with much more affordable prices!

NVIDIA is reportedly preparing three new Turing-based graphics cards, but without the RT cores which gave rise to the new GeForce RTX product family. These new cards are expected to target the mid-range segment which AMD will also be focusing on with the upcoming Navi architecture.
The GeForce GTX 16-series is slated to comprise of the GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1660 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. Rumors have pointed to the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti launching sometime in mid-February, while the other two will arrive later in March.

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The primary goal of these GeForce GTX 16-series cards is probably to deliver better value than the current GeForce RTX lineup. Pricing will apparently range from $279 (~RM1150) for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti to as low as $179 (~RM739) for the GeForce GTX 1650. Compared to the GeForce RTX 2060’s SRP of $349 (~RM1440), you will realize how attractive these GeForce GTX 16-series cards will be to gamers on tighter budgets.

The GeForce GTX 1660 is listed to not offer any more CUDA cores than the GeForce GTX 1060, so we should probably be looking at pretty similar performance. Unless NVIDIA decided to retain the Tensor cores while doing away with the RT cores, giving the GeForce GTX 1660 the ability to harness DLSS for better frame rates than what the GeForce GTX 1060 can with current-gen anti-aliasing. In that case, the GeForce GTX 1650 might seem especially interesting if your favorite title features DLSS.
Are you excited about the GeForce GTX 16-series? Or would you rather just pick up a second hand GeForce GTX 10-series card?
Pokdepinion: Hmm, if the GeForce GTX 1660 doesn’t at least offer performance on par with a GeForce GTX 1070, then there really isn’t a reason to pick these new cards up.
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Singapore Esports Organizer Gets Sued From Valve Over Dota 2 Tournament

Nowadays, when you talk about esports, you think about games.. and the money that comes with it. Well over in Singapore, a law suit has been done by Valve to the Global Electronic Sports Championship as they’ve failed to pay out a tournament from 2018.
It seems that they’ve failed to pay for two tournaments back in March and May of 2018, where they accumulate to $750,000, which is a huge figure to say the least.
The winners of the tournament has reported that they haven’t been getting the payment that they deserve.

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Here’s the response from Valve’s Vice President of Marketing, Doug Lombardi:
The Dota 2 event was the first Valve-sponsored tournament for the game in Indonesia and featured major teams, including Evil Geniuses, Natus Vincere, and Fnatic. GESC Indonesia and Thailand were particularly important because teams earned $300,000 in prize money and qualification points towards The International 2018, which is the largest Dota 2 event of the year. Similar to other esports like CS:GO, these events were Minors, which are direct qualification routes to Major tournaments.Our agreements with tournament operators require timely payment to participants. We feel this is vital to the success of these events long term. When operators fail to meet those requirements, we follow up.
Aside from the lawsuit itself, there’s not much details that’s been let out, including the date when they’ll meet in court. We will sure to update the article should more information becomes available.
Pokdepinion: I wonder what’s the reasoning behind the failure of payment. I mean, if you are hosting a tournament with prize to offer, shouldn’t you be prepared with it first?
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Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Still Be Released in Episodic Format

Recently, we posted about the new Final Fantasy VII remake trailer which popped up from the most recent PlayStation State of Play live show. I’m sure this got many gamers curious and wanting more details about the game. Well, we have some small bits to share.
The game was supposed to be developed by CyberConnect2 but Square Enix changed that and decided to develop the game with an internal team, which resulted in development being pushed back. This led to many wondering if the episodic format release has also been changed.
Well, as of now, one thing that we do know for certain is that the game will still be releasing in multiple parts, much like Square said it would years back. This information was divulged on Square’s official Japanese website via a press release after the new Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer video went live.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake is a full remake heading to PS4. Most of the original’s content is being reworked, and as such the game will be in multiple parts. More information will be published this June, so stay tuned.
As for how many episodes / parts released for it as well as availability on next-generation platforms are concerned, that much we do not know yet. However, we were informed that we can expect more details to come on the in June 2019. This will most likely point towards E3 2019.
Source: Square Enix
Pokdepinion: I personally don’t mind episodic format releases. I just hope it won’t take too long to release everything.
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Final Fantasy-Inspired Cat Quest Coming to PS4 & PC; Now They Too Can Get Some Pussy…cat

Inspired by Final Fantasy and The Legend of Zelda, Cat Quest is making its way to PS4 and PC!
Are you a fan of 2D games? Want to sink your teeth in some awesome role-playing games? Are you possibly a furry? Well either way, here’s something to look forward to if you have a PS4 or a PC as a gaming platform. It’s Cat Quest!

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Final Fantasy-Inspired Cat Quest Coming to PS4 & PC
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The Gentlebros, who happened to be based in our neighbouring country of Singapore, announced that it has partnered with publisher PQube to brings its open-world, top-down 2D RPG, Cat Quest, to PS4 and PC sometime this summer.
As you may know, the game has also already been announced for mobile devices and Switch, though there is no word of PQube having its hands in either of those releases. Nor, is there any word that the game will make its way to either of these platforms this summer alongside the PS4 and PC version.

According to The Gentlebros, Cat Quest is a game that’s heavily inspired by The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Skyrim. More specifically, you should imagine the overworld of Final Fantasy, the combat and exploration of Zelda, and the open world of Skyrim all wrapped together in one package, featuring cats. Here’s an official overview of the game:
Cat Quest is an open-world top-down 2D RPG set in the wonderful world of cats. Engage in intense real-time combat and explore a massive continent and experience the ultimate catventure. Relive the good old days of exploring an overworld map as you raid dungeons for epic loot, complete quests and meet the many furry denizens of the world of Felingard.
After your sister is kidnapped by a mysterious cat known as Drakoth, you come face-to-face with your destiny as part of a long-lost race of dragon slayers called the Dragonblood. Joined by Spirry, your guardian spirit, you set off on a grand catventure to not only save your sister, but also the world that Drakoth has brought to chaos!
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The massive continent of Felingard to explore at will.
Over 60 quests to complete.
Over 50 dungeons to complete.
An absolute litter of armors to collect!
Real time combat with cat magic!
Many monsters to fight each with their own attack patterns.
An upgrade system for both the player and his items!

At the moment, there’s no word yet on how much the game will be priced. We expect details to pop up sometime soon.

Pokdepinion: The moment I heard about the game coming to PC, I already knew that this is going to be a game that a lot of people will be streaming on Twitch. It looks cute, it looks fun, and I doubt it’s going to be pricey. What’s not to love?
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Alienware m17 R2 Review – Impressive But Needs Some Improvements

Unboxing the Alienware m17 R2

Inside the box of the Alienware m17 R2 gaming laptop, you’re expected to get the following items:

Power brickCharging cableUser guideWarranty cardSafety and regulatory information bookletThe Alienware m17 R2 gaming laptop itself
Appearance

The Alienware m17 R2 is quite different from most gaming laptops today. For starters, you have the white colour scheme along with the Legend design language which results in a rather classy-looking machine. Compared to the previous iteration, this one is actually lighter and thinner.

Looking at the lid, you can see the number 17 on the bottom-right corner which signifies the model as well as the Alienware logo which can glow. Look further down, you’ll notice the hinge area is black, which contrasts the white lid and giving it a pleasing two-tone look.

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Open up the lid of the Alienware m17 R2 , which can be done with one hand albeit with a bit more effort, you are greeted with a 17-inch display, a trackpad, and a full-sized keyboard complete with Numpad. The Alienware logo can be seen right below the display. The power button is in the shape of logo above the “-” key. The keyboard here has per-key RGB lighting.

One the left side, you have the Noble Lock port, an air vent, an RJ45 LAN port, a USB-A port, and a combo audio jack. On the right side, you have two USB-A ports and an air vent. Seems a little short on ports, right?

That’s because the remaining is on the rear, where you can find an HDMI port, mini DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 port, Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, and the proprietary charging port. The ports are between the two rear vents. The charging connector itself glow blue when there’s power.

Moving to the bottom, you have a bunch of air vents in a honeycomb design,product stickers, and two raised lines on the top and bottom to give the laptop a bit of a lift. There are eight visible screws here but there may be more hidden. The speakers are located closer to the lid opening.
For this portion of the Alienware m17 R2 review, I personally like the looks of it. Not only does it have a clean look, it’s one that stands out from a lot of gaming laptops out there. It doesn’t need to look aggressive to let people know that it’s a beastly gaming laptop. Furthermore, the magnesium alloy build gives it a premium look and feel while lowering its overall weight.
Specifications

CPU
Intel Core i9-9980HK (8C / 16T @ up to 5 GHz), 16M Cache, 45W TDP, 14nm

RAM
16GB DDR4 2666Mhz

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 8GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB NVMe PCIe SSD (PC601 SK Hynix)

Display
17.3″ FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz IPS display with Tobii Eyetracking Technology

Keyboard
Chiclet Keyboard with Per-Key RGB

Connectivity
Wireless:
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Bluetooth 4.2
I/O:
3 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 (1 with Powershare)
1 x Thunderbolt 3
1 x Noble Lock Port
1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4
1 x HDMI 2.0b
1 x RJ45 LAN (KILLER Ethernet E3000)
1 x Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port
1 x Proprietary Charging Port

Audio
1 x Combo Audio Jack
Array Microphones

Power
70Wh 4-cell Li-Ion Battery, 240W Power Adapter

Dimensions
399.8 x 295.5 x 20.5 mm (W x D x H), 2.63 kg

Performance
Alienware m17 R2 Review Benchmark: CrystalDiskMark
Starting off with CrystalDiskMark, you can see that the Alienware m17 R2 gaming laptop has a very fast SSD storage inside. This will ensure speedy loading / boot-up times virtually all the time. It also means that if it’s oddly slow, you need to get that checked straightaway.
 Alienware m17 R2 Review Benchmark: Cinebench R15
In Cinebench R15, it seems that the Intel Core i9-9980HK powering the Alienware m17 R2 seems to be more on par with the Intel Core i7-9750H, albeit with a higher multi-core score. Another laptop running a similar CPU scored noticeably higher for both core tests.
 Alienware m17 R2 Review Benchmark: Unigine SuperPosition
As for Unigine SuperPosition, a rather similar pattern can be observed. However, this can be attributed to the fact that the RTX 2080 GPU in here is the Max-Q variant which has lower power than its regular variant.
 Alienware m17 R2 Review Benchmark: 3DMark Time Spy
The same thing can be said in 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark. While it is one of the higher performing machines in our list, the performance seems to be more akin to an i7-9750H and RTX 2070 combo.
 Alienware m17 R2 Review Benchmark: 3DMark Port Royal
In 3DMark’s Port Royal benchmark for ray-tracing however, it performs better than the aforementioned combo. As this test is more reliant on GPU, we’re not surprised to see a big difference between the Max-Q and normal variant machines.
 Alienware m17 R2 Review Benchmark: Gaming
Gaming is where I learned a lot about the Alienware m17 R2 gaming laptop. All of the games ran in Full HD, with the exception of that one Final Fantasy XV denoted with 4K, at the highest settings and it did decently. However, I expected it to do better.
Looking into my data and I believe the lower scores are due to temperature issues. The GPU ran fine but the CPU was running at high temperatures, consistently in the 90°C+ area and at times reaching 100°C. It was facing thermal throttling issues in every game, with it occurring more in some games than others.
As for battery life, we managed to get an hour and 58 minutes in PCMark’s Modern Office endurance test and an hour and 2 minutes in PCMark’s Gaming endurance test. With my own personal use of web browsing, light editing, music, and a bit of YouTube videos, I found myself with slightly over 2 hours of use. Not surprising given the CPU its packing but it definitely needs improvement.
If you’d prefer a gaming desktop instead, check out our review of the Alienware Aurora R9 by clicking right here.
User Experience

On paper, the Alienware m17 R2 is a very powerful gaming laptop. It’s powered by the Intel Core i9-9980HK and GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q. It also has 16GBs of RAM and an ample 512GB speedy SSD storage. Sure, the Max-Q variant isn’t as strong as its regular counterpart but it’s still great, especially since this is running a Full HD resolution display.

Speaking of display, this one is using a 17.3-inch Full HD 144Hz display with Tobii Eyetracking. Viewing angle is decent and the colours aren’t the best around (72% sRGB) but it’s more than enough for consumers. We’re certain that they’re focusing more on speed as its more beneficial for gamers. It should be able to provide high frame rates for you to enjoy the refresh rate, albeit at the cost of lowering the settings at least a little bit.

Bezels aren’t as thin as the other Dell machines but there’s still a good amount of real estate. As for Tobii Eyetracking, it’s nice to have but in all honesty, most of you most likely won’t bother using this as there’s little reason to do so other than the novelty which quickly wears off.

For running temperatures, the GPU ran perfectly fine regardless of the game or task that was running but the CPU runs too hot. Thermal throttling was present in every game I play but it’s fine for lighter workloads. It’s either Dell work on vastly improving the CPU temperature, or you should avoid the i9 variant at all costs. I believe the i7 variant will fare better, and the lower price is a bonus incentive for you.

The Alienware m17 R2 has a good array of ports. You have three USB Type-A ports, a USB-C port (Thunderbolt 3), an RJ45 LAN port, an HDMI port, a Mini DisplayPort, and a combo audio jack. If you need better GPU performance, you can make use of the Alienware Graphics Amplifier port to connect to an eGPU. My only complaint here is the lack of an SD card reader.

As for the keyboard, we have a per-key RGB chiclet keyboard complete with a Numpad. It’s actually one of the most comfortable laptop keyboards I’ve used thus far, with it being enjoyable for both gaming and work. It feels like a low-profile pseudo-mechanical keyboard. It’s worth noting that there’s a slight flex if you press on the keyboard with some force.

The trackpad itself works fine but the click feels rather shallow, as if it could stuck at any moment. In case you’re not used to Alienware, the power button is the brand logo on the top right, above the “-” key.

If you’d like to personalize the laptop, you will need to make use of the Alienware Command Center software. You can tailor game settings, adjust RGB lightings, and do some simple overclocking. While I like how it looks, I don’t feel like the software is intuitive. It’s rather confusing to use, even when you simply want to adjust the keyboard lighting. Furthermore, it seems to have trouble running when running on battery power.

As it is an Alienware gaming laptop, you have the Alienware Mobile Connect software, which is easily my favourite. You can use it to interact with your Android smartphone using the PC. Anything from calls, texts, notifications, using apps, and more. It’s incredibly helpful if you need to mirror your smartphone’s display and transfer files easily.
iOS supports isn’t available yet but it’s expected to be added soon.

On the sound department, the speakers on the Alienware m17 R2 is better than expected. It’s not particularly loud and the bass is clearly lacking but it manages to produce some good clarity. You’re definitely better off with your favourite pair of headphones but this will actually do well enough if you find yourself without one.
Alienware m17 R2 Verdict

The Alienware m17 R2 is a great1 gaming laptop on paper but when applied, there are a number of areas that need improvement. It looks good, it’s powerful, it’s rather portable for a gaming laptop of this size, and the keyboard is some of the best I’ve tried on a laptop.
However, the CPU has major thermal throttling issues, the battery life is below average, the Alienware Command Center software isn’t intuitive, and it is rather pricey. It’s not a bad gaming laptop but I would personally go for the Intel Core i7 variant with all the issues in mind.
With that, I award the Alienware m17 R2 gaming laptop with our Bronze Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Dell Malaysia for loaning us this laptop for the purposes of this review.
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New Samsung Galaxy S9 Design Leaked – Phone Case Reveals Build!

Apparently over in the internet, the not-yet-released Samsung Galaxy S9’s design was leaked, via a phone casing render of their latest device.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Design Leaked?
According to the leak, there will also be a S9+ edition where it features a dual rear camera, with the second lens located underneath the first, which is different compared to the design of Note 8’s side by side build. The Galaxy S9 on the other hand will sport a a single rear-facing camera. Also, it seems they have learnt how to position the rear-facing fingerprint sensor properly, something we noticed since the Galaxy A8 (2018).
Worth mentioning is that the Samsung Galaxy S series have grown in size every generation. So that begs the question, will the new Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ be bigger than the Note 8? As we can see here, it does feature a dual camera, but what else will they introduce? Do they have something up their sleeves for the cameras, as the 12MP f/1.7 camera system has been implemented ever since the Galaxy S7.

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In addition, Samsung does have exclusive access to the Snapdragon 845 chipset, but that fact doesn’t mean that they won’t make a Exynos variant. Despite having already announced the Exynos 9810, information on it is very limited, but we should expect to see it in this new device.
With a couple of months to go for the S9’s launch, now all we can do is play the waiting game to get the full details on the device. As soon as we get the dibs on it, we’ll surely keep you up to date. Stay tuned until then!
Pokdepinion: Like most of us, I’m very curious at what they will offer that’s new to consumers. Another thing i ponder on is its price. Will it exceed the hefty price of RM3999 (the price of the Note 8 when it came out)?
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Titanfall 3 Was Scrapped In Favor Of Apex Legends, But It Wasn’t EA’s Decision

For once, EA didn’t kill a game or studio – which in this case of what would originally be Titanfall 3 has ended up being a completely different game in the form of Apex Legends. Turns out, the developers behind the franchise, Respawn Entertainment, decided this was the way to go – and EA wasn’t aware for a whole six months.
Titanfall 2 gained widespread critical acclaim with its storyline (first in the franchise) and multiplayer, and players were eager to see what the next title and its storyline may look like. That eventually didn’t happen, and we ended up with a game rebranded as Apex Legends, which still retain some of Titanfall’s game mechanics but is now essentially a game running entirely on battle royale mechanics.

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Mohammad Alavi, ex-Call of Duty and ex-Titanfall designer (his works include the legendary “All Ghillied Up” and “No Russian” mission in the Modern Warfare franchise) has revealed that it was in fact their own team that made the decision to switch from third mainline installment to Apex instead. The team originally work on Titanfall 3 for 10 months, and already has a playable build by then. Though, multiplayer remained a pain point for developers in order to make the game stand out.
PUBG’s sudden popularity has changed all that – Respawn’s members were impressed with the game, and made a version of it with existing Titanfall 3 mechanics. It ended up so popular that in the studio’s internal playtest sessions, standard multiplayer modes face troubles getting players onboard. The team at that point decided to fully commit on redesigning the game this way, and only tell their publisher EA after-the-fact (6 months after, to be exact).

EA, clearly caught by surprise, apparently wasn’t pleased at first. He said: “They were like, ‘You have this game that sold X million copies, you went from making the third one, a $60 boxed product which, by the way, we bought your company for’—they bought Respawn in the middle of this—they were like, ‘we bought it so we’d have the IP to Titanfall and you’d make Titanfall 3, and then you come back and tell us you’re going to make a free-to-play non-Titanfall game? What the f*ck?'”
That’s how Apex Legends came by – in exchange of Titanfall 3 as the what-could-have-been for what was still a very successful game at the time. Respawn CEO Vince Zampella apparently has interest in reviving the project, though he made it clear that it “has to be the right thing” for the studio to move on next.
Pokdepinion: A bit of a shame, but in hindsight it’s probably a right call for Respawn.
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Mark Zuckerberg Finally Responds to the Facebook Papers Scandal

Frances Haugen. Picture credits: The Verge

Previously, we reported on the 10,000 page document being leaked called the Facebook Papers. After a long string of revelations this past week, Mark Zuckerberg has finally responded to the scandal.
Mark Zuckerberg Responds to the Facebook Papers Scandal

As many of you may know by now, the Facebook Papers document has brought some disturbing issues on the social media giant to light, especially on a political standpoint. Now, Mark Zuckerberg has responded to the matter but its not something you’d like to hear.

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In an earnings call with company investors, Mark Zuckerberg said:
Good faith criticism helps us get better, but my view is that we are seeing a coordinated effort to selectively use leaked documents to paint a false picture of our company. The reality is that we have an open culture that encourages discussion and research on our work so we can make progress on many complex issues that are not specific to just us.
Mark Zuckerberg
In case you didn’t hear about it before, former Facebook employee Frances Haugen leaked a 10,000 page internal document that many are referring to as the Facebook Papers. While the media and SEC are evaluating it, some details have risen on how the company conducts business, such as the focus on controversial topics to keep users hooked. If you want to read it in full detail, click right here.
The words from the big boss himself doesn’t really mean much and it’s pretty much the bare minimum response one could expect from this. It’s vague enough that it can be interpreted in many different ways, and it’s hard to say what’s going to happen to the social media giant next.
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Pokdepinion: I was expecting a much lengthier response to the whole matter, but perhaps this is just a pre-emptive move by the company before they figure out what they should do next. It should be an interesting few weeks, maybe even months, to see how this issue develops.
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1MORE ComfoBuds Announced At RM189 — Lazada 12.12 Promotion Deals To Look Out For

The folks at 1MORE Malaysia has recently introduced their latest addition to the true wireless (TWS) in-ear headphones in the country with the 1MORE ComfoBuds.
1MORE ComfoBuds now in Malaysia

The 1MORE ComfoBuds comes with a 13.4mm dynamic driver, where the company claims to be able to reproduce natural sound with “beat-stomping bass”.

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It comes with 4 built-in ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) microphones for clearer calls in loud environments, while amplifying your voice.

The earbuds weighs 3.8g each where it is rated to last up to four hours of continuous music on a single charge. They’ve said that with the charging case, you can get up to 18 hours of extended use. In addition to that, the 1MORE ComfoBuds is water resistant with an IPX5 rating which allows you to use them for jogging or your workout sessions at the gym.
Available in two color variants; Black and White, you can purchase the 1MORE ComfoBud at a retail price of RM189.
With 12.12 soon to arrive, 1MORE has also join in the fun in offering a host of their products at special prices on Lazada. In addition to that, you can enjoy exclusive RM15-off vouchers with a minimum total spending of RM300 when you follow their Flagship Store on the platform.
You can check out the full promotion below:

Product
Special Price
Normal Price

1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones
RM599
RM699

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless Headphones
RM449
RM599

1MORE iBfree Sport Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones
RM97
RM139

1MORE Piston Fit Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones
RM99
RM119

1MORE Piston Fit In-Ear Headphones
RM29
RM39

1MORE Stylish Dual Driver In-Ear Headphones
RM79
RM99

1MORE Stylish True Wireless In-Ear Headphones
RM199
RM299

1MORE True Wireless Earbuds
RM149
RM189

1MORE Quad Driver In-Ear Headphones
RM449
RM599

1MORE Triple-Driver In-Ear
RM299
RM379

Pokdepinion: I can’t say much about most of their products, but if you’re one who just loves bass, the 1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones does offer good quality and now at an even more attractive price.
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Celcom Offers 50% Discount With Double Speed For Fibre Internet Plans In Sabah

Celcom Axiata Berhad has upgraded their Celcom Home Fibre and Celcom Business Fibre for the people in Sabah, offering more than double the speed while also providing 50% discount.
Celcom Fibre now with 50% discount and double speed in Sabah
To celebrate the upcoming Malaysia Day, Celcom has announced that starting from the 16th of September, Celcom Home Fibre and Celcom Business Fibre plans are available with internet speeds up to 100Mbps and at 50% lower prices for the people in Sabah.

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The new Celcom Home Fibre packages offer customers unlimited high-speed fibre internet with speeds up to 100Mbps at RM120 per month. There’s also the cheaper package of RM80, which will get you 40Mbps. In addition to that, Celcom also offers a free wireless router with free installation.
To add to that, all existing Celcom Home Fibre customers will be upgraded gradually to 100Mbps until the end of September 2018. For those who are currently subscribed to the previous Home Fibre 120, they will enjoy the upgrade to 100Mbps at no extra cost. Customers that subscribed to the Home Fibre 150 and 180 at 20Mbps and 40Mbps, will automatically enjoy 100Mbps at a reduced price of RM120 per month.

As for business owners, Celcom Business Fibre Gold Supreme offers 100Mbps at RM130 per month, while it is RM90 per month for the Business Fibre Gold plan which gives speeds up to 40Mbps. These plans comes together with free installation, a free dect phone, as well as a free wireless router.
For more information on the package, you can head to Celcom’s website right here.
Pokdepinion: Nice to see that the people in Sabah is getting some love from Celcom. I know several friends over there that feel left out since they’re far away. Kudos Celcom.

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OnePlus 11 5G Officially Launched Globally with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chip

At the OnePlus Cloud 11 launch event, the OnePlus 11 5G and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 were finally unveiled. Here’s everything that you need to know about the new gadgets.
OnePlus 11 5G

The OnePlus 11 5G is their newest flagship smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. It sports a 6.7-inch Super Fluid AMOLED LTPO display with Gorilla Glass Victus. The display itself will support dynamic refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz and has a 1000Hz touch response rate for an extremely quick response rate. As for memory, you will have option of either 8GB RAM with 128GB UFS 3.1 storage or 16GB RAM with 256GB UFS 4.0 storage, with both variants using LPDDR5X RAM.

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For the cameras, you get a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP f/1.8 Sony IMX890 wide angle camera as the main, along with a 48MP f/2.2 Sony IMX581 ultrawide camera (115°) and a 32MP f/2.0 Sony IMX709 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. As for the selfie camera, you get a 16MP f/2.45 Sony IMX471 front-facing shooter.

It will be running OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13 right out of the box and it will be juiced up by a healthy 5,000mAh battery. It doesn’t have wireless charging support but it does support a speedy 100W charging, with a 100W charger included inside the box. For further details on its specifications, check it out right below here:
Specifications

CPU
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Octa-core
1 x 3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2 x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2 x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3 x 2GHz Cortex-A510
4 nm

GPU
Adreno 740

Memory
8GB / 16GB LPDDR5X

Storage
128GB UFS 3.1 / 256GB UFS4.0

Display
6.7″ Super Fluid AMOLED LTPO (3216 x 1440), 1B colors, 20:1:9, Gorilla Glass Victus, 525ppi
Dynamic 120Hz Refresh Rate, up to 1000Hz touch response rate,
1300 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+

Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide) Sony IMX890, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 6P lens
48 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide) Sony IMX581, 1/2″, AF, 6P lens
32 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto) Sony IMX709, 1/2.74″, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 6P lens
Hasselblad Camera for Mobile, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
[email protected], [email protected]/60FPS, Full [email protected]/60/240FPS, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
16 MP, f/2.45, 25mm (wide) Sony IMX471, 1.0µm, fixed focus, 5P lens
Full [email protected], gyro-EIS, Auto HDR, panorama

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3
USB Type-C 2.0
GPS with A-GPS, Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2)
NFC, eSE, HCE
5G

Battery
5,000 mAh
Fast Charging 100W

Dimensions
163.1 x 74.1 x 8.53 mm

Weight
205g

Colour
Titan Black, Eternal Green

The OnePlus 11 5G will be retailing for USD $699 for the 8GB RAM / 128GB storage and USD $799 for the 16GB RAM / 256GB storage variant, and it will be available in both Titan Black and Eternal Green colour options. The Malaysian launch date and pricing has yet to be revealed but it’s expected to be announced next week so do stay tuned for that.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2

The successor their previous Buds Pro, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 comes with a suite of healthy upgrades over its predecessor. This one has a dual 11mm and 6mm dynamic drivers, and 48db TUV-certified Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation. It uses Bluetooth 5.3 with LE and features Google Fast Pair, the ability to connect to two devices simultaneously, and supports LHDC 4.0
With Audio ID 2.0, you can get a more tailored listening experience as the earbuds will scan your ears for a more optimized listening experience via your smartphone. For clear calls, it comes with 3 microphones and an AI algorithm which will silence the noise around you. It also has IP55 dust and water resistance. For more details on its specifications, check it out right below here:
Specifications

Drivers
11mm + 6mm dynamic driver

Microphone
3 microphones + AI algorithm

Frequency Response
10Hz – 40,000Hz (44.1kHz Sampling)

Headphone Type
In-ear

Connector
Wired
USB-C
Wireless
Bluetooth 5.3 with LE, Google Fast Pair, dual connection, and LHDC 4.0

Wireless Range
10m

Noise-cancelling
Yes, Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation (ANC)
48db TUV-Certified Adaptive Noise Cancellation

Battery
Earphones
60mAh
Charging Case
520mAh

Dimensions
Earphones
24.3 x 20.85 x 32.18 mm, 4.9g x 2
Charging Case
60.1 x 49 x 24.9mm, 47.3g

Colour
Arbor Green, Obsidian Black

Ingress Protection
IP55

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will be retailing for USD $179 and it will be available in both Arbor Green and Obsidian Black colour options. The Malaysian launch date and pricing has yet to be revealed but it’s expected to be announced next week so do stay tuned for that.
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Pokdepinion: Given the global price, I hope the price in Malaysia will be affordable so it can really put up a fight against the other flagships. The OnePlus 11 5G is a pretty good device but it’s clear that it has some sacrifices made in order to keep costs low.
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LG’s New OLED TV Can Display 4K 120Hz Content Wirelessly

Whether you see this tech from LG as a solution solving a problem or solution looking for a problem – it’s still a very impressive technology nonetheless, which has won them CES 2023’s Innovation Awards.

Leading display maker LG introduced its new 97-inch SIGNATURE OLED M series (M3), which is touted as the world’s first consumer TV with ‘Zero Connect’ technology capable of real-time video and audio transmission up to a pretty insane resolution of 4K 120Hz. We’re barely there even on wires!

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While the conventional wisdom of connecting video outputs to TVs is to plug a cable such as HDMI, RCA component video or what-have-you, the OLED M3 throws that rulebook away and does it entirely without cables (except power, of course). Now, technically your cable still has to go somewhere – which is what LG calls a Zero Connect box where you can plug your display and audio I/O to, and the box will send video and audio signals to wherever the TV is placed. The benefit here, according to LG, is to clean up the clutter with less cables getting in the way of users.
Pokdepinion: Would be interesting to know which frequency band they’re using for video transmissions because that’s A LOT of data to pass through. Perhaps 60GHz band? Probably needs direct line-of-sight at that point…
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GIGABYTE’s App Confirms RTX 4070 & RTX 4060 Memory Specs

The unannounced models present itself in the app changelog.
Image: GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Control Center – the control software for its GPUs and motherboards – has recently received a new update which revealed the yet-unannounced NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060’s memory specs. The version 23.03.02.01 update changelog has included two upcoming GIGABYTE GPU models, with its memory capacity directly attached to the model number:
Image: Videocardz / GIGABYTE
Most GPUs have model numbers like these which reveals the memory capacities and its silicon type (standard vs overclocked), so it’s not hard to tell that given this information, the upcoming RTX 4070 is set to have 12GB of VRAM whereas the RTX 4060 will go with just 8GB of VRAM, less than its predecessor.

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Videocardz’s sources claim that the RTX 4070 may be announced on April 12th – and launch is set on the very next day. However, RTX 4060 launch may be some time away as no one has obtained any information on its launch so far, though May onwards is more probable.
Source: Videocardz
Pokdepinion: That was rather unexpected. Has NVIDIA greenlit this beforehand?
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HTC Sponsors Elite eSports Teams

The phenomenal rise in popularity of eSports is really something. The rising number of eSport fans and viewership of the tournaments has led companies to sponsor eSport teams to get brand recognition and publicity in the community.
HTC, not wanting to be left out, announced their entrance into the eSports arena in North America and Europe with sponsorships of three elite eSport teams: Cloud 9, Team Liquid and Team Solomid (TSM).
The sponsorships kicked off this weekend with Cloud 9 and Team Liquid playing in the first Counter Strike: Global Offensive tournament at the X Games Aspen, and all three teams participating in the season start of the North America League of Legends Championship Series (LCS).

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“eSports has seen significant growth in the past few years and we see synergy between people who are passionate about this sport and our own customer base. It was an easy decision for us to sponsor these talented teams and individuals,” said Cher Wang, chairman, HTC.
Cloud 9, Team Liquid and TSM are some of the most storied and successful eSports teams in the world. Cloud 9 is one of the most successful North America-based gaming organizations with nearly 150,000 Twitter followers, TSM attracts six million unique Twitch viewers per month, and Team Liquid’s YouTube channel has been viewed 25 million times.
With eSports rapidly growing in popularity around the globe, achieving viewership levels on par with many traditional sports, these elite team sponsorships present a tremendous opportunity for HTC to connect with the gaming community and customers.

Some really good product placement there by team Liquid.
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Roborock Is Offering Up To RM2,000 Off Their Products This 11.11

Roborock, makers of intelligent home robots, are making their mark here this 11.11 after announcing their plans to establish themselves in Southeast Asia not too long ago. They will be offering over RM2,000 off its products during the brand’s exclusive one-day only sale during 11.11.

Furthermore, Roborock will be offering up to 50% on their most popular products via its official store on Lazada and Shopee. Below is a list of products that will go on sale during the sales period.

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Roborock S6 MaxV at RM1,989 (discounted from RM3,999)
Roborock S6 Pure at RM1,690.50 (discounted from RM3,519)
Roborock S5 Max at RM1,491.50 (discounted from RM2,999)
Roborock H6 Adapt at RM1,491.50 (discounted from RM2,999)

On top of that, consumers will be able to enjoy a further discount on the Roborock S5 Max during Shopee’s Shocking Sale. The limited-time offer will appear in multiple sessions throughout the day from 12AM onwards, so do pay close attention to Roborock’s official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: The discounts Roborock is offering for this 11.11 season is pretty impressive. Time to get a robot vacuum cleaner tonight!
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Might Get Launched Earlier Than Expected

It appears that Qualcomm might be launching the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 earlier than expected, and we might see devices with it this year.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Launching Soon?
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Last November, Qualcomm announced its latest top-of-the-line processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which features a new Adreno 740 GPU and delivers improved performance and efficiency. Its successor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, is currently in development and recent Geekbench listings suggest that it will offer even greater advancements. The good news is that the new system-on-chip (SoC) may arrive earlier than expected.
Although the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is anticipated to be unveiled in November, the same time frame as its predecessor, sources suggest that Qualcomm may be ahead of schedule with its development and could launch it earlier. Digital Chat Station, a reputable tipster, did not provide a specific release date but indicates that we can anticipate the SoC to be introduced sometime in October.

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According to Mr. Chat Station, devices equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will start being released in Q4 of this year. The new processor is expected to power many of the high-end smartphones that are due to arrive in the latter part of this year and early next year. This may include devices from Chinese manufacturers such as Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo.
As the official launch of the chipset is still a ways off, there is limited information available about its specifications. However, a recent Geekbench listing indicates that the SoC achieved a single-core score of 1,930 and a multi-core score of 6,236, demonstrating around a 25% increase in CPU performance compared to the current best Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Further details about the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 should become available in the next few days, so stay tuned for updates.
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Pokdepinion: I don’t really care for higher performance, all I want is better efficiency. Less heat, more battery life. Everyone will be much happier that way.
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Nokia’s New Smartphone Leaked? Color Variants And Design Revealed

Up until now, Nokia has launched for smartphones this year with the recent being the Nokia 8. Unfortunately (fortunate for us), pictures of the brand new device has been leaked.
Nokia 2 Leaked?
As it is a leak, pardon the low quality of pictures. Well then, rumor has it that the company will be launching their latest smartphone, the Nokia 2. It was found on Twitter where it showed the alleged Nokia 2 in two color variants, Black and White.
On the phone, the Nokia branding with front-facing camera, LED flash and speaker grille can be seen on top of the screen, while below it is clean from any physical buttons. You got your typical power button and volume rocker on the right hand side with a camera place at the rear with a single LED flash just below it. A single speaker sits just at the bottom corner of the device.

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As you may know, all of Nokia smartphones now come with Stock Android OS and the upcoming Nokia 2 is no exception where it seems to have the same on-screen navigation buttons. The phone also appeared on the website, where according to the listing, the device will come with Android 8.0 Oreo operating system, a dual 12MP rear camera and a 12MP front camera.
Surprisingly,it’s also claimed that the phone will be run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor. Some even say that it runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, similar to Nokia 8’s. Additionally, there’s claims that the device may offer dual-SIM support, 5.3inch QHD resolution display, 6GB/8GB of RAM, along with 64GB/128GB of storage. The device is claimed to be water and dust resistant.
Pokdepinion: Certainly it is not 100% to be correct until when/if it actually releases and confirmed but it sure is exciting to get more products from Nokia. Come on, it’s Nokia. A legend.
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Celcom Opens Pre-order For Samsung Galaxy Note9 This Friday

With the Samsung Galaxy Note9 bound to come this week to our shores, it seems that Celcom will be doing a special pre-order for the device.
Samsung Galaxy Note9 Pre-order By Celcom
Based from Celcom’s Facebook post, you can actually pre-order the Galaxy Note9 starting from this Friday, 10th of August 2018. Though the pre-order is from Celcom, other telcos most probably will follow suit.
The pre-order should come along with a 24-month contract that comes with Celcom’s postpaid plan of RM98 or higher.

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Previously we’ve reported that the new Samsung Galaxy Note9 will be coming with up to a whopping 1TB storage, and according to the leak found on Lazada, it could cost you around RM5,099 for the 512GB storage variation.
Samsung will be broadcasting their live stream of the device at 11PM here in Malaysia this Thursday, 9th of August 2018. We’ll find out more on device once that arrives. Till then, stay tuned for more information.
Source: Soyacincau
Pokdepinion: Samsung’s flagship smartphone prices nowadays are getting higher and higher.
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USB-C vs microUSB — here’s why it shouldn’t affect your choice of smartphones

Yes, I do agree that most smartphones should have USB Type-C, or USB-C, connectors in 2019. It’s more convenient, especially if you are fumbling in the dark. Also, USB-C connectors seem to be more durable without the tiny metal clips on the microUSB connectors which always seem to be the first to go.However it really shouldn’t be the sole factor that determines whether you would get Phone A with microUSB or Phone B with USB-C, because in most cases, it just doesn’t matter. Here’s why.
microUSB can offer faster charging than USB-C
The realme 3 Pro’s charger supplies up to 20W for really speedy charging!
A lot of you guys probably think that smartphones equipped with USB-C connectors can charge faster. Most flagships offering groundbreaking charging speeds are indeed touting the new USB-C connectors. That really isn’t the whole story though. Some microUSB devices do offer faster charging, with realme and OPPO devices offering their proprietary 20W VOOC Flash Charge technology over microUSB. Or HUAWEI, with the HUAWEI Y Max offering 18W Quick Charge 3.0 over microUSB. Meanwhile, we have the Redmi Note 7 with a USB-C connector but only charges at 10W out of the box. Or the Samsung Galaxy S10 series with their USB-C connectors, charging at only 15W. For now, at least. It’s worth mentioning that the Redmi Note 7 has support for Quick Charge 4.0, but this is just to point out that out of the box, having a USB-C connector doesn’t guarantee faster charging.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 series offers one of the slowest charging speeds in 2019 at 15W.
The USB-C standard does support up to 100W with the USB Power Delivery standard, but no device in the market supports that at the moment. Development for the microUSB port has most probably ended, which is why you see smartphone manufacturers offering faster and faster charging speeds over USB-C instead of microUSB. But in the mid-range market where microUSB connectors are still prevalent, smartphones with microUSB connectors can charge just as fast as your average USB-C smartphone, if not faster.

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“USB-C transfers files faster”
HUAWEI does support the USB 3.0 protocol over its USB-C connector.
USB-C connectors can offer faster transfer rates, that’s a fact. But many manufacturers don’t take advantage of that, instead opting to make use of the USB 2.0 protocol over USB-C, which results in speeds that are just as fast as what your standard microUSB connector can handle. Smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy A30 and even the Xiaomi Mi 9 offer only USB 2.0 throughput through their USB-C ports. HUAWEI started adopting USB 3.0 over USB-C with their HUAWEI Mate 20 series, while Samsung started their use of USB 3.0 over USB-C way back with the ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note7. Samsung’s history with USB 3.0 goes even further back, with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 being the first to feature the eccentric microUSB 3.0. Even until now, only Samsung has ever used that connector on smartphones.

USB-C support for faster transfer speed isn’t a myth though: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 can support up to 20 Gbps over USB-C. And that’s before going into Thunderbolt 3, which supports 40 Gbps data transfer rates. But I digress. As it stands, if you are still plugging in your smartphone to your PC for file transfers, current mid-range smartphones in the market won’t be limited by either USB-C or microUSB connectors, because none of them tout the USB 3.0 protocol.
USB-C cables aren’t as futureproof as you think
These cables are more than 3 years old by now, but they still work great.
The USB-C connector is the future, but it doesn’t mean that the cable you buy today will be suitable for your usage in the future. Even as it is, USB-C cables are a mess. We have seen USB-C to USB-C cables that only support USB 2.0 speeds. And that’s before you consider the fact that certain cables will not support the Thunderbolt 3 standard. The cable you buy today might not work with upcoming, or even current, standards that will make use of the USB-C connector. Getting a somewhat “futureproof” connector that can also handle Thunderbolt 3 is going to be expensive. Then there is the fact is that you might already own a whole set of microUSB cables that you used with your previous device, and you can just use them straight away without having to invest in another set of good USB-C cables. This only applies if you are coming from an older smartphone with a microUSB connector though. If you have already owned a USB-C smartphone in the past and collected your fair share of USB-C cables, then this point is moot, of course.
microUSB, but hey, it offers a Helio P60 from just RM599.
Smartphones with microUSB are still a viable choice in 2019. Just because it doesn’t have a USB-C connector doesn’t mean it’s DOA or anything. There are still phones with microUSB that can outperform your USB-C in almost every way, all while costing less. Speaking of which, most of the recent smartphones with microUSB connectors offer the budget-conscious market great specifications at an affordable price like the realme 3 and realme 3 Pro, so it wouldn’t be exactly wise to just disregard them simply because they don’t sport the most recent connector.
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A new leak from a renowned source has suggested that the popular Killzone franchise is dead, and that PlayStation’s Horizon series will be a trilogy. Here’s what we know thus far.
Killzone Franchise Might Be Dead, PlayStation’s Horizon Series Will Be a Trilogy

Killzone
It’s dead.
— Oops Leaks (@oopsleaks) April 7, 2022

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On Twitter, a reliable leaker going by the name of “oopsleaks” revealed a number of interesting details on PlayStation IPs. For starters, the beloved Killzone franchise is dead and we will likely not see it ever again. Despite still having a cult following, the decision to axe it for good will be bad news for a lot of gamers out there.
Moving on, the Horizon franchise from Guerilla Games, which recently saw the second entry recently with Horizon Forbidden West, is expected to at least be trilogy. With the first game being Horizon Zero Dawn, the next one might be the last one unless they suddenly decide to continue on with it a little longer.
Interestingly, there might be an online standalone game in the works, likely being something similar to the likes of Monster Hunter World. Apart from that, it appears that Guerilla Games is developing a competitive shooter behind the scenes, and it’s already 3 years in development. It involves people some key figures from Rainbow Six Siege.
For now, there details are still rather sketchy and ambiguous so do take it with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Well, if they are developing a competitive shooter, I can see why they killed off Killzone then. Though it does make me wonder why they didn’t just make use of the IP for that instead.
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Sony Launches Their New WF-1000XM3 Wireless Earbuds

Wireless and Noise Cancelling

Sony has officially launched their brand new WF-1000XM3 wireless earbuds over at Mid Valley Megamall recently. The WF-1000XM3 earbuds are true wireless earbuds and features Sony’s signature Noise Cancelling technology. Sony says their Noise Cancelling technology has been improved upon on the WF-1000Xm3 earbuds with the new HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e.
Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Earbuds
The WF-1000Xm3 features two microphones; one feed-back microphone and one feed-forward microphone. Dubbed the Dual Noise Sensir Technology, the microphones helps in capturing the ambient sound which then allows the HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e to create an inverted sound wave to offset background noise while at the same consuming less power. The WF-1000XM3 is also capable of upscaling compressed music files such as MP3 files close to High-Resolution Audio quality thanks to its Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX aka DSEE HX.
Looks-wise the WF-1000XM3 are more on the chunky side. According to Sony this is intentional as it features an ‘ergonomic tri-hold’ structure which holds the earbuds firmly in place, with three supporting points for the ear. As for the battery life, Sony says that the earbuds will last you up to 24 hours even with Noise Cancelling on. This is due to teh low power consumption of the HD Noise Cancelling Processor Qn1e. The earbuds also have quick charging capabilities with 90 minutes of battery life in just 10 minutes of charging.

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Furthermore, the WF-1000XM3 has a Quick Attention mode that allows you to quickly lower the volume and let the ambient sound in just by simply touching the left earbud. Additionally, the earbuds features touch sensors so you can easily play, pause, skip songs or activate your voice assistant with a simple tap. The earbuds also has a Wearing Detection feature which automatically pauses your music when you remove one pf the earbuds from your ear and resumes playing when you put it back in.
Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Headphones
Curiously, Sony also launched the WH-1000XM3 headphones which features similar if not the same Noise Cancelling technology as the WF-1000XM3. Why I say this is curious is due to the fact that the WH-1000XM3 came out sometime last year.
The WF-1000XM3 is available now nationwide retailing at RM 949 while the WH-1000XM3 is also available now at a retail price of RM 1599.
Pokdepinion: Just one word for these noise cancelling earbuds. NOICE!
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Garena And Media Prima Join Arms; To Host National Championship Season 7 Final!

Garena and Media Prima have partnered up in order to promote and educate the masses (Malaysians) on the e-gaming industry. They will collaborate on hosting the National Championship Season 7 Final.
National Championship Season 7
Media Prima seeks to provide news access to tournaments, updates, and events for famous esports title such as League of Legends, EA Sports FIFA Online 3, and Arena of Valor through TV network and social media broadcast.
We see the full potential of e-gaming and there is much to do to put Malaysia on the international Esports stage. That is why we are working to air gaming tournaments on Media Prima’s TV networks. Our aim is to promote tournaments, gaming news and events, in and around Malaysia, also regionally via coverage on TV or our social media platforms Johan Ishak, Chief Executive Officer of Media Prima Television Networks
National Championship Season 7 will feature the Top 4 teams from Malaysia including defending champions Orange RF.Maestro, SingaMalaya, ElAxiBuncet, and GiFTs. These teams will compete for a portion of the RM40,000 prize pool, with the champion walking away with RM16,000.

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The tournament will be held Kuantan City Mall in Pahang from 11-13 November 2017. Additionally, Malaysia’s local football stars from Pahang FA will make a special appearance and have a meet and greet session with the fans at the event.
Specially for East Coast residents, free shuttle buses will be stationed in multiple locations in Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan. Besides that, there will be one shuttle that will depart from Kuala Lumpur, ensuring no one is left out to enjoy the show.
Media Prima will showcase the event at TV9’s social media channels on 11th November 2017 from 11.50am onwards.
Pokdepinion: Well getting the public access to gaming tournaments such as this is always welcomed. No one wants to be left out of the party right? They even prepare shuttle buses.

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