Lazada Epic 10th Birthday Sale Sees Epic Voucher Giveaways Of Up To RM80,000

Lazada is gearing up to celebrate its 10-year anniversary with the Lazada Epic 10th Birthday Sale, which will kick off a year-long celebration with a series of activities for Malaysians, including the introduction of a personalised Time Machine, an in-app feature that will celebrate special moments that have added to consumers’ lives over the years.
Time to celebrate the Lazada Epic 10th Birthday Sale

Users can discover which of the nine unique shopper profiles they match with, in order to unlock recent lifestyle insights and collect additional Lazada Epic 10th Birthday gifts when they share their #MyLazadaTimeMachine profiles on their own social media channels as part of the Lazada Epic 10th Birthday celebration.

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Lazada’s LazLive channel will feature 10 hours of nonstop livestream programming, exclusive giveaways, and celebrity performances at its signature Super Party as part of its 10th-anniversary celebration, all leading up to the Lazada Epic 10th Birthday Sale, which begins at midnight on 27th March. The Lazada Epic 10th Birthday Livestream Party, which will take place on 26th March from 2PM to 12AM, will feature a specially curated line-up of in-app livestreams with over 100 exclusive Epic deals up for grabs, as well as RM80,000 in vouchers and an Epic Birthday Blind Box for the lucky viewers.

This leads up to the Lazada Super Party, which will feature performances by popular Malaysian singers such as Ziana Zain, Dolla, Aina Abdul, and Khai Bahar. Nabila Razali and Nora Danish, Lazada’s Brand Ambassadors, will also appear at the Super Party. Voucher Rain, one of Lazada’s signature Shoppertainment features, returns for in-app viewers to collect more vouchers for use during Lazada’s Epic 10th Birthday Sale, in addition to their Free Shipping and Lazada Bonus rewards.
Lazada will also hold a #ShareYourEpicBirthday social media contest in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. From now until 22nd March, Malaysians can enter the #MYEPICLazadaBday contest by sharing their video entries on Instagram Reels or TikTok while creatively featuring screenshots of their Lazada shopping cart to be one of 20 winners who will win exciting prizes worth up to RM10,000.
Furthermore, one of these 20 Malaysian winners will be chosen to advance to the second round of the contest in April, where they will compete for the grand prize of a USD10,000 (RM41,945.40) Lazada shopping spree. From the 14th to the 26th March, Lazada shoppers will receive 500 LazCoins cashback when they spend a minimum of RM50 on Lazada. From the 27th to the 29th of March, Lazada will add to the excitement by offering 50% LazCoins cashback2 with no minimum spend.

From 21st March to 10th May, Lazada shoppers can collect Lazzie by scanning the QR codes on Lazada parcels and at participating partner stores or rides such as Maxis, CIMBBank, Domino’s, US Pizza, Oppo, AirAsia Ride, and Babyshop via the Lazzie Hunt Mission Centre on the app, or by scanning the QR codes on Lazada parcels and at participating partner stores or rides such as Maxis, CIMBBank, Domino’s The collected Lazzie can be redeemed for a variety of vouchers, wallet rebates, LazCoins, and other rewards. Users can redeem a free Lazzie here starting from 21st March.
Every day from 21st to 27th March, up to 50,000 Free Shipping vouchers can be collected. Lazada users can accumulate up to RM400 in Lazada Bonus discounts, which give customers RM10 off every RM100 spent from 27th to 29th March, and are stackable with other vouchers and offers. Shoppers can also find low-price deals through its Super Flash Sale and around-the-clock Crazy Flash Sale, with deals as low as 10 cents.
The Lazada Epic 10th Birthday Sale will reach its apex on 27th March from 12AM to 2AM, when LazMall, Lazada’s authenticity-guaranteed brand destination, will release limited-time-only exclusive Crazy Brand Mega Offers of up to 70% off. Brand fans can expect the best deals of the year at the lowest prices from their favourite brands, including PUMA, Estée Lauder Companies, Philips, and others, which are only available during the first two hours of the Lazada Epic 10th Birthday Sale.
From now until 26th March, shoppers can also use Lazada’s pre-booking feature Chup Dulu to pre-order products from LazMall brands such as exclusive deals from Estée Lauder, Chicco, Dettol, Nespresso, Hasbro, and more by placing a non-refundable 10% deposit. Shoppers will be able to check out their Chup Dulu deals on 27th March, starting at 2AM.
Pokdepinion: Wow that’s a lot of stuff happening during the Lazada Epic 10th Birthday! Time to get my shopping on!
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[E3 2019] The Outer Worlds Release Date Confirmed

The Microsoft E3 2019 press conference has begun and it was bound to be a really memorable one. To kick things off, we learned quite a bit of details on Obsidian and Private Division’s The Outer Worlds.
The Outer Worlds is now slated to launch on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC later this year on 25tgh October 2019. The game was always said to arrive within this calendar year and this date holds true to that promise.
Alongside the release date announcement, a new trailer for The Outer Worlds was also released during the conference. The trailer highlights more of the world and characters that we will come across upon playing the game. You can also see some new gameplay footage and combat for a bit in this video as well, and everything seems to be coming together.

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If you’d like to check out this new trailer in mention, you can find it at the top of this post. We expect to hear more about The Outer Worlds as E3 2019 progresses so be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net for more details. For now, let’s just enjoy the show, shall we?
As mentioned earlier, The Outer Worlds is coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 25th October 2019.
Pokdepinion: I’m still not sure what to feel about this game but it’s certainly something to look forward to. I’m just more on the fence to avoid disappointments for myself, kinda like a defense mechanism of sorts.
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Dragon Quest Builders 2 is Coming to PC

Dragon Quest Builders 2 is Coming to PC

If you have not tried Dragon Quest Builders 2 on PS4 and Nintendo Switch, then you have been missing out on one of the best games around. If you don’t own either of those consoles however, you can soon play the game as it is expected to launch on PC very soon.
Purchasing the block-building RPG through Steam will net you more than just the base game. The Dragon Quest Builders 2 PC version includes all of the DLC from the PS4 version’s Season Pass. This means the Hotto Stuff Pack, Aquarium Pack and Modernist Pack will all come with your purchase of the game. This will give you access to new content, recipes, hairstyles, clothing, and new areas.
Furthermore, anyone who pre-orders or purchases the Dragon Quest Builders 2 PC version will garner a few bonus recipes that allow you to flaunt your fandom for the long-running RPG series. Take a look at the full list of bonus recipes you’ll receive when you purchase the game on Steam:

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Ornamental Medicinal Herb RecipeDragon Quest Logo RecipeOrnamental Chimaera Wing RecipeFive Sigil Block Recipes for building decorative blocksLegendary Line Art RecipeLo-Res Luminary Recipes
Dragon Quest Builders 2 will be coming to PC on 10th December 2019. It will be on Steam for USD $59.99 / RM249. If you plan on getting the console version, you will need to pay if you want to get your hands on the DLC.
Pokdepinion: I’ve been wanting this to be on PC for quite sometime now. It’s a little pricier than expected but no biggie.
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Tune Protect partners with HostAStay to launch HostProtect — More protection for guests and hosts of short-stay accommodations!

A lot of us love travelling, and most of us would prefer to live in a homestay rather than a hotel. However homestays aren’t protected by any form of insurance, and it relies mainly on trust between the hosts and guests to not ruin each other’s day. Seeing an opportunity here, TuneProtect and HostAStay partnered up to bring HostProtect.
HostProtect’s main goal is to protect the hosts from losing out when their properties get damaged, but that doesn’t mean that guests don’t get anything. In the event that an unfortunate guests is involved in an accident in the property, HostProtect will also help to cover the liabilities that would otherwise be the hosts responsibility.
This new insurance plan covers up to RM30 000 per household, so homeowners would be more willing to invest in quality furniture with the peace of mind offered by HostProtect. Indirectly, guests will also benefit from a more comfortable stay on the properties.

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HostAStay is offering the HostProtect plan on their website, priced from RM599/year inclusive of HostAStay’s services. The first 100 sign-ups will also receive 1000 BIG Points.
Have you used a homestay recently?
Pokdepinion: Sounds like a good plan to ensure that both guests and hosts can enjoy more peace of mind at homestays.
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ShopeeFood To Launch Soon In Malaysia

The folks at Shopee has today revealed that they’ve launched the new ShopeeFood services, which allows you to shop for all your needs, including food delivery on the platform.
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The company has said that the service will be rolling out in batches, where it will be made available for Malaysians living in the Klang Valley area starting from the 24th of September 2021. You can expect a variety of eateries such as A&W, Burger King, Nando’s, Starbucks, and Tealive, as well as local street food stalls.
As part of the launch, they will be giving new users Free Delivery vouchers with RM0 minimum spend and discount vouchers worth up to RM8. From 24th to 28th of September, ShopeeFood will be offering RM10 and below meal deals, while stocks last.

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If you wish to learn more on the platform, you may check our previous coverage by heading to the link right here. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: What I’m wondering is whether they’ll offer any subscription based offering, like mentioned in the previous article. Other than that, I just hope that the service will have a clean interface and easy to maneuver around.
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Clean Your Phone’s Display With Google Files App

The folks at Google has today introduce a new feature in their Google Files app, which offers a service like no other; cleaning the surface on your display.

The app itself is a pretty good way for you to clear unnecessary things that stack up over a period of time. Taking things to a whole new level, the app can now clean your smartphone’s screen like it was brand new.
They’ve said that it uses geometric dirt models and haptic micromovement generator (fancy words huh?) to remove impurities from your screen. There’s also the dirt shield that’s deployed once it is cleansed. After everything is settled, the app will then make your phone smell like a fresh pineapple smell.

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It’s interesting how Google decided to introduce the new feature today. What day is it? Well you probably know.
Pokdepinion: Jokes aside, this would be one of the best innovations in modern times, if it was real of course..
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Razer Officially Unveils the Razer Phone; 120 Hz Display & No Earphone Jack

Straight from a livestream in London in what Razer dubs as the biggest announcement they have to make, the Razer Phone has been officially revealed!
Razer Officially Unveils the Razer Phone

The long-awaited and rumoured Razer Phone has finally come to light. Yes, Razer has indeed made their own smartphone, which was heavily speculated since they bought over Nextbit in January of this year. Now, let’s get into the bits and piece of this new smartphone.

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The Razer Phone sports a 5.7-inch 1440p display with variable refresh rate. The display is said to be “backed by UltraMotion technology”, which is said to be capable of delivering refresh rates of up to 120 Hz for a super smooth visual experience. It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, with 8GBs of RAM and 64GB internal storage.

Interestingly, it has a dual front-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos support and a whopping 4,000 mAh battery. It’s said to sound good with headphones on thanks to the THX-certified hardware. Just remember that there’s no headphone jack on the Razer Phone.

On the camera department, it has a dual camera setup on the back, which is supposed to work similarly to iPhone’s dual camera setup (all hail iPhone, ahem),  a 12 megapixel f/1.75 camera for wide shots and a 12 megapixel f/2.6 telephoto shooter. The front camera is an 8 megapixel f/2.0 shooter.
To have a boost in your mobile gaming experience, Razer has included the Game Booster app. It allows you to prioritize system resources for games, set a specific resolution, and modify other settings to ensure a smooth and consistent gaming experience.

It will be using a stock Android Nougat 7.1.1 with Google Assistant right out of the box. It will have a premium version of Nova Launcher installed as well. Don’t expect Android 8 Oreo on this until next year.

Razer claims that their smartphone has the best “thermals” in the business, utilizing the Razer Phone’s metal frame as a heatsink which enables you to play games at the best quality for a longer time. I know what you’re most likely thinking but just let that information sink in for a second.
Razer Phone Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835

GPU:
Adreno 540

RAM:
8GB

Display:
5.7″, 1440p IGZO LCD, 120 Hz, Wide Color Gamut, Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Storage:
64GB (expandable with microSD up to 2TB)

Camera:
Main Camera
12MP f/1.75 Wide +  13MP f/2.6 Zoom
Dual PDAF, Dual tone, Dual LED Flash
Front Camera
8MP FF f/2.0

OS:
Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Google Assistant and premium Nova Launcher

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

Size:
158.5 x 77.7 x 8mm (6.24 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches)

Battery:
Li-ion 4000 mAh

Weight:
197 g

The Razer Phone will be retailing for USD $700 in North America, €750 in Europe, and £699 in the UK. It will be sold directly from Razer’s online store or Amazon.com, with a shipping date of November 17th 2017. Online reservations for the device is already open right now.

Pokdepinion: The 120 Hz display and dual front-facing speakers make the Razer Phone a rather interesting device. Pretty sure a lot of people are going to rage over the lack of a headphone jack. Razer is still pretty green, literally and figuratively, in the smartphone business so it’s hard to say how good this will turn out. Only time will tell.
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RTX 4060 Ti and RX 7600 XT Are The Next GPU In Line From NVIDIA And AMD

Interestingly, AMD chose to jump across high-end models to release midranger first.

This May is set to be a busy month for the GPU market: both AMD and NVIDIA will have their own midrange challengers set to release around the late May period, according to various leaks. The information from AMD RX 7600 XT comes from leaker Moore’s Law Is Dead, whereas the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti’s release info is courtesy of NVIDIA’s internal embargo documents.

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Starting from AMD’s midrange candidate – the RX 7600 XT, according to the leaker, already have a few dates set, including the public release date. AIBs are said to be sending review units starting on 15th May, with reviews (for MSRP models) up 9 days later on 24th, and above-MSRP models to follow on 26th. Official release is currently set on 25th of May, with no information on whether an MBA (Made by AMD) card will exist.

🔥#AMD RX 7600 XT Updates:
1) Press Sampling = May 15th
2) MSRP Reviews = May 24th
3) Release Date = May 25th
4) Above-MSRP models get reviewed a day late!🥳
If you want to know Navi 33 performance and power consumption, I leaked it here this week:https://t.co/bho31NvFTK
— Moore's Law Is Dead (@mooreslawisdead) April 26, 2023

Interestingly, AMD has opted to jump across multiple tiers down from the flagship RX 7900 series, skipping RX 7800 and RX 7700 altogether. While there’s no official reason for such move, it’s fairly easy to speculate that Team Red’s recent push on RX 6000 series (and their comparatively larger VRAM pools compared to NVIDIA counterpart) is likely seen as an attempt to move the remaining inventory out of the way before the high-end RX 7000 SKUs are greenlit for launch.
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Meanwhile on Team Green, an internal documents released for press members has listed somewhat specific launch window for the next GPU in line – the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. The sampling process is already underway at this writing, though the actual date for the release is listed as “end of May” for now. It’s possible that NVIDIA will choose to place it right before AMD’s midranger release to garner more publicity for the card – though anything can still happen at current time.
All the leaks so far has pointed to both cards being direct competitors – with 8GB VRAM, similar TGP/TBP and the SKU naming, the competition among the midrange segment should be a heated up one.
Source: Videocardz (1, 2)
Pokdepinion: The recent trend has taught me to be very skeptical of the pricing, I don’t think it’s going to be cheap from both sides since previous generations are co-existing with these new ones.
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Mobile games have come long way from when it first started. Games have become increasingly more complex, and you’re no longer limited to just touchscreen controls. If you’re looking for the best experience possible, then allow us to help you. Here is our picks of the top 5 best gamepads for mobile gaming in 2020.
Mobile Game Triggers
#Pokdepicks Top 5 Best Gamepads for Mobile Gaming in 2020 – Mobile Game Triggers
This one isn’t referring to one specific product but rather, a whole bunch of them as there are a huge variety of mobile game triggers. At its core, it adds L1 and R1 triggers for mobile gaming and nothing else. This is particularly useful for mobile shooters like PUBG Mobile as you can use more fingers to execute actions. Furthermore, the feel of pressing a physical object to fire your weapons can make it feel more enjoyable.

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#Pokdepicks Top 5 Best Gamepads for Mobile Gaming in 2020 – Mobile Game Triggers
Some triggers do come with fan coolers and even a grip for added comfort. Technically speaking, this is the cheapest in our list of top 5 best gamepads for mobile gaming in 2020 as you can actually get mobile game triggers for easily below RM10. The more features it has, the pricier it gets.
8BitDo SF330 Pro

The 8BitDo SF30 Pro is designed like a Super Nintendo / Super Famicom controller with the addition of analog sticks. It is also the most affordable one in our top 5 list of best gamepads for PC gaming in 2020. It’s compact size means that you can easily carry it around even in your pockets, it uses USB-C connection, great battery life, and is compatible with a variety of platforms, including Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Mac, and Windows PC.
Moreover, it has a smartphone clip add-on for a better mobile gaming experience. With its portability comes the issue of comfort as it lacks hand grips that have become common in modern controllers. As such, using this for long hours may not be the best idea. Just keep in mind that the smartphone clip is sold separately.
Razer Junglecat
#Pokdepicks Top 5 Best Gamepads for Mobile Gaming in 2020 – Razer Junglecat
The Razer Junglecat is the newest one we reviewed in our list of top 5 best gamepads for mobile gaming in 2020. It looks like the Nintendo Joy-Cons and consists of two separate controllers acting as one. To use it, you will need to download the Razer Gamepad app for configurations, and you can even set your own configurations if a particular game you’re playing doesn’t officially support its use. The battery life is great, it uses USB-C, and can also work with PC via Bluetooth.
#Pokdepicks Top 5 Best Gamepads for Mobile Gaming in 2020 – Razer Junglecat
On the downside, it’s not particularly comfortable for long hours of gaming, both sides need to be charged separately, and you can’t attach it to just any smartphone as it requires a supporting phone case, which is limited to selected devices. It does work well, even for PC gaming, so if you’re willing to compromise, it’s still a good choice. If you really want something that can be attached to your smartphone, you might want to consider the Razer Kishi instead.
Check out review of the Razer Junglecat by clicking right here.
ASUS ROG Kunai
#Pokdepicks Top 5 Best Gamepads for Mobile Gaming in 2020 – ASUS ROG Kunai
The ASUS ROG Kunai gamepad is similar to the Razer Junglecat in the sense that they’re both kinda like Nintendo Joy-Cons. It can be used with other Android smartphones and even PC via USB, 2.4GHz Wireless RF transmitted (USB-A), and Bluetooth. It’s generally comfortable to use given its lightweight nature and more real estate to hold, both with and without the controller dock.
#Pokdepicks Top 5 Best Gamepads for Mobile Gaming in 2020 – ASUS ROG Kunai
While this can also be attached to smartphones, it’s limited to the ROG Phone 2 with a specific phone case however. The lack of an accelerator function will take a bit of time to get used to but apart from that, there’s little complain about this gamepad.
Check out review of the ASUS ROG Kunai by clicking right here.
GameSir G4s
#Pokdepicks Top 5 Best Gamepads for Mobile Gaming in 2020 – GameSir G4s
The GameSir G4s is an Xbox-style gamepad designed for mobile gaming. It has a good build quality, looks premium, buttons have good tactile feedback, and excellent battery life. It is a wireless gamepad which can connect to devices via Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless receiver. This also means that you can use it for PC gaming.
#Pokdepicks Top 5 Best Gamepads for Mobile Gaming in 2020 – GameSir G4s
While the smartphone cradle is built-in, it won’t fit thicker devices or the ones with a curved back. The button placement could be further optimized, particularly the Turbo and Clear buttons, and it oddly doesn’t work on wired connection. It does work great for mobile gaming so if your smartphone can fit, this might just be the best option for you.
Check out review of the GameSir G4s by clicking right here.
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Pre-Order OPPO Reno 7 Series from Digi with PF365 Programme

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Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) is opening up pre-orders for the latest OPPO Reno 7 Series which includes the OPPO Reno 7 and OPPO Reno 7 Pro. Through Digi’s phone ownership programme, customers can pre-order either devices from 22 February until 4 March 2022 using Digi Store Online (DSO).
OPPO Reno 7 Series Now Available for Pre-Order from Digi
Image Credit: Digi
Digi’s PhoneFreedom 365 (PF365) programme lets customers own the latest devices with flexibility; customers don’t have to worry about upfront payment or interest charges. Customers who pre-order any one of OPPO Reno 7 devices will also be entitled to get freebies worth up to RM1,406, such as the OPPO Enco Buds (RM159), OPPO Reno Bag (RM109), OPPO Care 1 year Screen Damage Protection (RM139) and MY OPPO member’s privileges worth up to RM999.
Digi is also offering the OPPO Reno 7 Series for as low as RM45 per month where customers can benefit from total savings of up to RM1,463 on their device, as well as receive up to 85GB of all-access high-speed Internet.

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Customers who prefer to walk-in and check both the OPPO Reno 7 devices in person will also be happy to know that the devices will be available in all Digi Stores nationwide from 5 March 2022.
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Pokdepinion: If you’re tempted but unsure, you can also check out this article for a more in-depth view of all the items mentioned above.
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realme Malaysia Introduces Latest “Stay Real” Apparels And Accessories

The folks at realme Malaysia has recently revealed their latest apparel and accessories in collaboration with a host of brands such as Bwave, Supecrew, DrMister, Lord, Kittieyiyi, Eversince and many more.

Aiming to be a technology lifestyle brand that provides high-quality stylish apparel and accessories, here’s what Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager of realme Malaysia has to say “As a young brand, we are innovators, adventurers and have never been afraid of any competition because of our Dare to Leap spirit”.
She also adds “We are bringing our fans some unique accessories with the best-in-class qualities and most stylish designs to connect with realme’s spirit.”

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The latest addition from the brand includes limited edition realme bucket hats, dare to leap t-shirts, realme Buds wireless and power banks.
The realme Buds Wireless is the latest accessory from them, which they’ve worked with famous music director and DJ, Alan Walker. He has been working closely with realme in bringing the best possible experience.
All of these new products will be introduced soon, as well as their price, when realme launches their new smartphone, the realme XT on the 30th of October 2019.
You can also stand a chance to win the brand new device itself and prizes worth up to RM50,000 from now till 10th November 2019 at the realme Fashion Store at Mid Valley Megamall.
Pokdepinion: Wireless buds? Collaboration with Alan Walker? Man, I want to test them out!
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Apple iPhone 12 Series Could See A November Launch

According to reports, we could probably see the upcoming iPhone 12 series to be launched slightly late in November of this year.
iPhone 12 series could launch in November
It is said that the delay from their usual September release date is mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic going around and understandably so.
In the reports it is said that they will be releasing a total of four models for the series, all of which will support 5G, coming with OLED displays as well smaller notches.

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Aside from that, we can expect them to feature Apple’s latest A14 SoC and it is said that the lower end models will be packing 4GB RAM while the bigger 6.1″ and 6.7″ variants will get an upgraded 6GB RAM as well as up to 512GB of internal storage.
We’ll sure to learn more in the coming months about the new Apple iPhone 12 series. Till then, be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest news.
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Pokdepinion: 6GB RAM for the higher end version models? Well I’m surprised. When will they ever move on from the notch though….?
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Acer Malaysia Unveils The 2-in-1 acerpure cool Air Purifier

The folks at Acer Malaysia today has launched the new acerpure cool in the country, where it is a 2-in-1 air circulator and purifier which is equipped with 3-in-1 HEPA filter paired with Ag+ Silver Coated Filter.
acerpure cool now in Malaysia
Inside the acerpure cool is a 3-in-1 HEPA filter, which includes pre-filter, activated carbon filter and HEPA 14 main filter to remove fine particles and impurities in the air, including pet hair and dander, dust, as well as 99.97% of 0.3μm suspended particles and bacteria.
Coming with PM1.0 air quality sensor, the acerpure cool supports real-time indoor air quality monitoring and the reading is display through 3 LED indicator lights of green, yellow, and red.

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The acerpure cool supports 90-deree up-down swing and 80-degree left-right oscillation, where it cleans air up to 16m with full air circulation in a 27 m2 room in three minutes. Available at select Acer official online stores, the acerpure cool retails at RM1,299 with the offer of a free replacement HEPA filter worth RM199 is also applicable, while stocks last.
In conjunction with the arrival of it, Acer Malaysia is hosting a launch promotion on Lazada tomorrow, 5th of February 2021 where you can get it at just RM899 with a free HEPA filter. Thereafter, acerpure cool launch promotion of RM999 with extra HEPA filter will be available at select Acer official online stores and Acer concept stores from 6 till 9 February 2021.
Not to forget, from the 10th of February till 31st of March 2021, with purchase of any Acer laptop or desktop in select Acer official online stores and Acer concept stores will also be entitled to purchase the air purifier at RM999.
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Pokdepinion: That’s quite the price difference between the retail price and the promo price which will be available tomorrow. Will you be getting one?
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WhatsApp Updates Polls And Caption Features

Single-vote polls, image caption forwarding and document captions are the latest addition to the app.

Today WhatsApp brings a small update to the app with minor enhancements on the poll and captioning feature. The app now allows users to set up a single-vote poll, and just like what it says: users can only vote once and will not be able to change answers after-the-fact. Simply turn off ‘allow multiple answers’ in the poll creation settings to enable this feature.

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At the same time, users are now able to search for polls specifically, as WhatsApp has added a new ‘Polls’ filter in search. New votes on polls will now also send notifications to the poll creator in real-time.

Meanwhile, text captions now finds it way into message forwarding feature – images with text captions can now be forwarded with the text attached. However, there’s more: aside from forwarding the original captions, user can now choose to either write their own captions, or just remove the caption when forwarding the image. Another addition is the document caption feature. Just like sending media, users can now write captions when sharing documents in chats.
The update should roll out in the coming weeks, per WhatsApp’s blog post.
Pokdepinion: Small update, but looks pretty useful.
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OPPO F11 Pro Coming Soon To Malaysia In March 2019

OPPO Malaysia will be bringing in their newest smartphone from their F-series, the OPPO F11 Pro to our shores next month. They’ve emphasized on ‘brilliant portrait in low light’ and seems to be focusing on the rear cameras this time around, with the phone packing a big 48MP lens at the back.

Sitting beside the 48MP is a 5MP depth sensor lens. Additionally, the OPPO F11 Pro will also be coming with a pop-up camera which sports a 16MP lens. Other than that, the phone is packed with a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset and comes with 6GB RAM that’s paired with either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage.

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Under the hood is a 4000mAh battery which you can fast charge it with OPPO’s VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge. For its display, it sports a a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display that comes with a 90.9 percent screen-to-body ratio thanks to the exclusion of any type of notch.
Despite the news of the OPPO F11 Pro is coming in March, there has been no official confirmation yet regarding the price. We will update accordingly when information is made available. Until then, watch this space.
Pokdepinion: Seeing of how well the OPPO R17 Pro’s night mode performed last time around, it’ll be interesting to see how the upcoming F11 Pro fares, and more importantly, is how much the device is priced at.
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Apple iPad Pro OLED Expected to Launch in 2024, MacBook OLED Delayed

Apple has long been cautious in adopting OLED technology, with limited implementation on iPhone and Apple Watch devices. However, rumours have persisted about the arrival of OLED displays on iPad and MacBook products. According to a report by research firm Omdia, it appears that Apple’s iPad Pro lineup will be the first to embrace OLED technology, while MacBook models may experience a significant delay.
Apple iPad Pro on Track for 2024 Launch

The report suggests that Apple is on track to introduce OLED displays to its 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models in 2024. Production of these models is expected to commence in the first quarter of next year. Apple is reportedly considering low-temperature multi-crystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels, which represent the cutting-edge of OLED technology.

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Given the Pro designation of the iPad models, it aligns with Apple’s commitment to providing top-of-the-line displays. While the current iPad Pro models boast exceptional Mini LED LCD panels, the switch to OLED brings numerous benefits, including perfect blacks, per-pixel light control, improved contrast, HDR capabilities, and enhanced power efficiency. The LTPO technology further allows for dynamic display refresh rate adjustment, contributing to energy savings.

Unfortunately, the report does not bring favorable news for MacBook enthusiasts. Previous rumours suggested that MacBook models would embrace OLED displays by the end of 2024. However, the latest information indicates a significant delay, with OLED panels now expected to arrive in 2027. The reasons behind this delay are not specified in the report, leaving consumers eagerly anticipating the integration of OLED technology in their MacBook devices disappointed.
Apple’s approach to adopting OLED technology has always focused on delivering the highest quality displays to its users. While OLED offers significant advantages over Mini LED LCD panels in terms of contrast, HDR capabilities, and power efficiency, Apple’s commitment to ensuring top-of-the-line displays remains consistent. By utilizing LTPO OLED panels in the upcoming iPad Pro models, Apple aims to provide users with an unparalleled visual experience.

As Apple’s iPad Pro lineup paves the way for OLED adoption, enthusiasts eagerly await the launch of these advanced tablets. The delayed arrival of OLED panels in MacBook models extends the anticipation and raises questions about the underlying reasons for the postponement. Nonetheless, Apple’s dedication to quality and innovation suggests that when OLED finally arrives on MacBook devices, it will be worth the wait.
As Apple balances quality and innovation, consumers can anticipate future announcements and updates that shape the direction of display technology in Apple products.
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Pokdepinion: Apple’s journey with OLED technology continues to unfold, with the iPad Pro expected to lead the charge in 2024. The integration of OLED displays in these tablets will offer improved visuals and power efficiency, enhancing the overall user experience. While MacBook enthusiasts may need to exercise patience due to the reported delay, the eventual arrival of OLED panels on these devices will undoubtedly be a significant milestone.
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Apple snapped up 80% of TSMC 5nm capacity for 2021

Apple was first to the line with their 5nm chips, with the A14 Bionic in the iPhones and Apple M1 in the new Macs, and it seems they want to remain one of the TSMC’s top customers for 5nm. They have reportedly pre-booked 80% of TSMC 5nm production capacity for 2021.

It probably goes without saying that Apple probably is going in with a huge order because of the fact that they will be powering not only their smartphones, but also their Macs with Apple Silicon. With that said, TSMC is ramping up 5nm production capacity next year, with the new plant expected to be capable of churning out 90 000 wafers per month. 80% of TSMC’s production capacity is going to be a lot of chips coming Apple’s way.

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The Cupertino tech giant is expected to unveil more powerful Apple Silicon next year to replace Intel’s higher-end processors in the beefier Mac systems. While the Apple M1 was good proof that Apple can make excellent low-powered chips to replace Intel’s 15W TDP processors, it will be quite interesting how they intend to tackle the Intel HEDT processors that power the Mac Pro.

Apple biting off 80% of TSMC 5nm capacity also means that the rest of the players like AMD, Qualcomm, NVIDIA and MediaTek will probably have to look elsewhere if they want to have sufficient supply in 2021. As it stands, Qualcomm is using Samsung’s 5nm process for the Snapdragon 888. AMD is expected to unveil 5nm chips later next year, so we will have to see if they can get enough chips to satisfy the market demand or we will see more supply issues like this year.
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Pokdepinion: Would be quite interesting to see how Apple shapes up as a chipmaker in 2021!
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Pixel 4 face retouching AI developed with the aid of pro wedding photographers

The Pixel series touts impressive computational photography which lets it one up the competition even when touting older camera hardware. That’s why “GCam” is so popular among users interested to make the most of their smartphone cameras. With that said, the Pixel 4‘s AI processing is actually trained by professional wedding photographers to deliver better portrait shots.
As we may all very well know, smartphones that offer a “Portrait mode” are a dime a dozen. However many of them bungle up your face rather than enhance it. Either by over-smoothening your skin or by entirely changing the geometry of your face, a lot of brands has failed to get it right. That’s why Google worked with wedding photographers to build the face retouching feature on the Pixel 4.

Wedding photographers trained the Pixel 4’s AI to not overdo it when making faces thinner, lips larger and noses smaller while also ensuring that the subject looks better after activating the feature.

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The feature has apparently triggered Brett Day at The Phoblographer enough that he believes it will hurt industry. What do you think? Will smartphone photography backed by AI one day surpass real photographers with real cameras?
Pokdepinion: If smartphone photography advances to such a level… Wouldn’t it be good for photographers to start using smartphones instead?
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Google Stadia is Shutting Down But Don’t Throw Away the Controller Just Yet

Google Stadia is expected to go offline soon but don’t throw away the controller just yet as they’re adding a new functionality to it.
Google Stadia Controller to Have Bluetooth Functionality

We’ve also got Bluetooth news: next week we’ll be releasing a self-serve tool to enable Bluetooth connections on your Stadia Controller.
We’ll share details here on release. pic.twitter.com/6vYomngfmA
— Stadia ☁🎮 (@GoogleStadia) January 13, 2023

Google has announced that it will release a self-serve tool that will allow customers to activate Bluetooth on the Google Stadia controller, which was previously disabled in firmware. This means that once the Bluetooth feature is enabled, the Stadia controller can be used as a standard Bluetooth controller with other devices, instead of becoming useless after the Stadia service ends on 18th January 2023.

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Google also released one final game, “Worm Game” to Stadia players before the service shuts down, which was a game that has been in use internally for years and was used by the team to test Google Stadia’s features.
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Pokdepinion: Can’t say I didn’t see this coming but hey, at least it’s not going to a complete waste. Heck, I could easily argue that it’s better than using the Steam Controller.
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[E3 2018] Super Smash Bros Ultimate Gets Release Date – Character Roster Revealed

At E3 2018, the Nintendo Switch Smash Bros game finally has a name. It’s called Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and we have the character roster as well as a release date.
E3 2018: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Gets Release Date

With the game having only been announced just a few months ago, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch is one of the most highly anticipated titles for the Nintendo Switch. At Nintendo’s presentation for E3 2018, we got our best look yet at the anticipated fighting game, along with a look at the fighters we can expect from the game.
During the latest Nintendo Direct for E3 2018, we got a massive new trailer filled with more info on the upcoming fighting game for the Switch and giving fans a deep dive into the characters, maps, and other features we can expect to see in the series’ fifth installment.

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Alongside the action-packed trailer shown from Nintendo, we got the confirmation that the game will be including every single character ever released in previous Super Smash Bros. titles, which now puts the roster at over 60+ characters, including the return of characters like Pichu, Ice Climbers, and Young Link that missed out on the past few installments. You can check out the full list below, which includes all of the veteran characters from the previous and 3 new fighters; Inkling, Daisy, and Ridley:
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Character Roster

Bayonetta
Bowser
Bowser Jr.
Captain Falcon
Cloud
Corrin
Daisy
Dark Pit
Diddy Kong
Donkey Kong
Dr. Mario
Duck Hunt
Falco
Fox
Ganondorf
Greninja
Ice Climbers
Ike
Inkling
Jigglypuff
King Dedede
Kirby
Link
Little Mac
Lucario
Lucas
Lucina
Luigi
Mario
Marth
Mega Man
Meta Knight
Mewtwo
Mii Brawler
Mii Gunner
Mii Swordfighter
Mr. Game & Watch
Ness
Olimar
Pac-Man
Palutena
Peach
Pichu
Pikachu
Pit
Pokemon Trainer (Charizard/Ivysaur/Squirtle)
Ridley
R.O.B.
Robin
Rosalina & Luna
Roy
Ryu
Samus
Sheik
Shulk
Snake
Sonic
Toon Link
Villager
Wario
Wii Fit Trainer
Wolf
Yoshi
Young Link
Zelda
Zero Suit Samus

Alongside the character reveals, Nintendo also confirmed that features such as 8-player battles will be returning, while various characters will be getting a few cosmetic and move changes, such as Mario incorporating some help from Super Mario Odyssey‘s Cappy, Link will don his appearance from Breath of the Wild, and Zelda will take on her appearance from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.
The reveal also detailed that “clone characters” with similar movesets to other characters, such as Dark Pit and Lucina, will now be known as “Echo Fighters,” and the trailer revealed that Daisy will be added as a new Echo Fighter on the roster.
Nintendo also confirmed that Assist Trophies and items will also be getting some changes, as certain Assist Trophies can now be KO-ed. We’ll also see the introduction of a few new faces in Ultimate, such as Bomberman, being added to the lineup of Assist Trophies, with over 50 to be incorporated into the game.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch on 7th December 2018. Be sure to check out the trailer at the top of this post to get a clearer idea of what’s coming with the game.
For more developments and news at E3 2018, be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net
Pokdepinion: If you haven’t owned a Nintendo Switch at this point, this might just be the game to change that.
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Neffos Y5 introduced at RM449 — an affordable smartphone with Qualcomm chipset

Do you know of the brand Neffos? Well now you do. They are a subsidiary brand of TP-Link, which is a well known name in networking products. Their latest device, the Neffos Y5, is designed to awe with great value for money with its Qualcomm chipset and also a rarely seen two year warranty.
The Y5 will pack a quad core Qualcomm processor running at 1.3 GHz, mated to 2GB of RAM. The 16GB of internal storage, expandable with microSD cards ensure that you will have enough space for all your photos and apps. Speaking of photos, the Neffos Y5 is equipped with a fastest-in-class 8 MP rear camera. Selfies will be taken with a 2 MP camera.

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Share your photos taken with the Neffos Y5 with your friends with the 5″, high definition display that promises one of the best viewing experiences possible on such an affordable smartphone. True-to-life colors and natural skin tones are standard, ensuring that all visual content look the best they can for an entry-level phone.
If you want to upload your shots, there is 4G LTE network support, for faster upload and download speeds, as well as fewer dropped calls. The dual-SIM-dual-standby functionality allows you to manage two SIM cards simultaneously, so you can use both your work and personal numbers on a single device.

The Neffos Y5 comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, quite unique in the entry-level smartphone market. Android 6.0 Marshmallow brings better battery performance, Google Now integration and overall improvements to Android, which should not be overlooked. The Neffos Y5 will be available in black and white, priced at RM449. The device is available now at all authorised Neffos retailers and resellers nationwide.
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POCOPHONE F2 concept renders are starting to float around the Internet

There probably won’t be a new POCOPHONE anytime soon. But it did appear on Geekbench recently, and these here are concept renders of the POCOPHONE F2. So could it be coming soon? Who knows.
If these renders are legit, the POCOPHONE F2 will look a lot more like the other Xiaomi devices. At least when it comes to the camera’s position, that is. Instead of the central positioning, the renders point to the POCOPHONE F2 having the camera bump over in the upper left corner.

Xiaomi #POCOPHONEF2 | Concept pic.twitter.com/3HxZqCm6Xo
— Ben Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) January 3, 2019

The new notch is also smaller, which should solve most people’s complaints about the device. It might however mean that you will be losing out on the IR facial recognition technology, which was pretty handy for unlocking the POCOPHONE F1 in the dark.

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Now why we think the POCOPHONE F2 isn’t coming anytime soon?  The POCOPHONE F2 spotted on Geekbench touts the Snapdragon 845. Being a value-oriented brand, it would be quite unbecoming of them to waste money on new tooling, certification and other necessary stuff to release a new phone. All that money wasted without a proper upgrade in terms of performance would be quite silly.
But then again, Xiaomi isn’t unknown for inundating the market with devices which seem to serve no particular purpose. So perhaps we might see the POCOPHONE F2, just because?
Pokdepinion: Well I hope the POCOPHONE F2 does not come out with anything less than a Snapdragon 855…
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The Team Behind Google Maps and Waze Are Combining Together

As part of its internal restructure, the team behind Google Maps and Waze will be combining. Is this the sign of big things to come?
Could Google Maps and Waze Be Coming As Well?

Google is undergoing internal restructuring to bring the teams developing Waze and Google Maps together, although the apps will still remain separate. The move comes as a result of the overlap in functions and features between the two services. This follows recent mergers within Google, such as the combination of Google Meet, Duo, and Hangouts with Google Chat.

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For those of you who aren’t aware, Google purchased Waze back in 2013. The app offers detailed traffic data and regularly updates its in-app features to keep users interested, resulting in over 151 millions users every month. Maps is Google’s flagship navigation app and the Wall Street Journal has reported that the company is combining the teams behind the two apps to reduce costs and optimize the overlapping work on both services.
The move to combine the teams behind Waze and Google Maps is part of Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s goal to make the company 20% more productive, which includes budget cuts and internal restructuring. Google has already announced a hiring slowdown that will last until the end of 2022, and the decision to combine the teams behind the two apps suggests that new staff will not be hired in large numbers in the near future.

Google’s restructuring has raised concerns about job security for the Waze team, but the company has stated that the restructuring will not require any layoffs. However, Waze CEO Neha Parikh will step down from her role following the transition. Google has assured that it remains committed to the Waze brand, its users, and community of volunteers.
Google Maps recently borrowed some features from Waze and it is likely that both services will achieve greater feature parity and interoperability in the future. Since customers in some markets prefer Waze to Maps, it is unlikely that Google will dissolve either app. However, Google has a history of discontinuing successful services, so it is possible that one of the two maps apps could be killed off eventually.
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Pokdepinion: If I had to pick between the two, I’d stick to Waze since it works the best for me now. However, there was a time when it worked terribly since the map didn’t load. Hopefully, that doesn’t happen again anytime soon.
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Your TUF Gaming mobo needs equally TUF RAM — get the camo-covered T-FORCE VULCAN TUF Gaming Alliance memory by TEAMGROUP!

ASUS’ TUF Gaming lineup has just gained an ally, in the form of the T-FORCE VULCAN TUF Gaming Alliance memory by TEAMGROUP. The TUF Gaming Alliance certified RAM has passed ASUS’ stringent tests to be your best comrade in gaming or overclocking.
The T-FORCE VULCAN TUF Gaming Alliance memory features TUF’s military camouflage pattern on the heat spreader, making them a perfect pairing. Aside from making these DIMMs look awesome when paired with a TUF Gaming motherboard, they also help to better cool the RAM, for stable operation.

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The T-FORCE VULCAN TUF Gaming Alliance RAM supports Intel XMP 2.0, allowing budding enthusiasts to enjoy the thrill of one-click overclocking. Available in frequencies from 2400 MHz to 3600 MHz, these RAM will satisfy even the most demanding of gamers.
T-FORCE VULCAN TUF Gaming Alliance memory Specifications

Frequency:
2400 MHz
3000 MHz
3200 MHz
3600 MHz

Latency:
CL14-16-16-31
CL16-18-18-38
CL16-16-16-38
CL19-19-19-39

Voltage:
1.2V
1.35V

Dimension:
139.2 x 32 x 6.7 mm

Heat Spreader:
Aluminium heat spreaders

Kit:
8GB x 2

Price:
$165.99
$170.99
$176.99
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Pokdepinion: But where is the RGBae?

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ARM stops working with HUAWEI — sets a dark cloud over HUAWEI’s future in the smartphone industry

In yet another blow to HUAWEI, ARM has reportedly stopped “all active contracts, support entitlements, and any pending engagements” with the Chinese tech giant. HUAWEI relies heavily on ARM for its Kirin lineup of mobile processors, as it uses the Cortex CPU and Mali GPU architectures licensed from ARM.
ARM’s partnership with HUAWEI is much more crucial than say, Google’s or Intel’s, or even Qualcomm’s, because HUAWEI can always release smartphones with their own Hongmeng OS and Kirin processors, circumventing their need for both Google and Qualcomm. ARM’s designs, on the other hand, are the basis of most processors, from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon to Samsung’s Exynos chipsets. If ARM continues the ban on HUAWEI, they will not be able to source any mobile chipset in the market, as even Apple’s A12 Bionic processors are based on the ARMv8.3-A architecture.
Based on ARM Cortex-A76 and ARM Cortex-A55 cores.
HUAWEI should still be able to produce their current Kirin 980 and Kirin 710 chipsets, and maybe the upcoming Kirin 985/990 processor, but thy probably won’t have anything after that, if ARM doesn’t resume licensing newer architectures to HUAWEI.

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HUAWEI will essentially be pushed out of the smartphone industry by ARM. A HUAWEI spokesperson had this to say regarding the ARM ban:
“We value our close relationships with our partners, but recognize the pressure some of them are under, as a result of politically motivated decisions,” said the spokesperson. “We are confident this regrettable situation can be resolved and our priority remains to continue to deliver world-class technology and products to our customers around the world.”
We do believe that the two giants will work something out soon, as HUAWEI should be quite a major licensee as well, being the second largest Android smartphone OEM worldwide with their own processor designs.
Pokdepinion: HUAWEI’s partners have been landing blow after blow, but you know what they say, what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger…
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Overwatch 2 Hero Balance Changes Won’t Come Until Midseason Patch

Despite earlier rumours suggesting otherwise, it appears that Overwatch 2 hero balance changes will not be coming that soon after all.
Overwatch 2 Hero Balance Changes?

Hi everyone! Just posted another blog piece with an update on the matchmaker and some of the improvements and issues we’re working through. Plus, a summary on balance with stats on the most played/highest performing heroes.https://t.co/uw85NtazGd
— Aaron Keller (@aaronkellerOW) February 24, 2023

Fans of Overwatch 2 may have to wait until the midseason patch for hero balance changes, as revealed by the game’s director Aaron Keller. In a blog post titled “Director’s Take”, Keller shared insights on hero statistics and discussed when players can expect new balance adjustments.

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Keller stated that the hero balancing for Season 3 of Overwatch 2 is currently in good shape, and the general feedback from players is that it’s the best it’s been since the game’s launch. He also shared statistics on certain heroes’ performance in Season 3. Tank characters have been performing well across most skill tiers, with Wrecking Ball being the most picked Tank character. However, Keller acknowledged that some players think Wrecking Ball is overpowered, so the team is keeping a close eye on his statistics.

Cassidy is another hero that the team is monitoring closely. The damage hero has seen an increase in playtime this season, with 30% of matches having him on both teams. Other heroes that received balance adjustments include Pharah, Tracer, Widowmaker, and Sombra. Keller revealed that the midseason patch will arrive on 7th March 2023, and the team has no plans to introduce new hero balance adjustments before then. He also discussed the matchmaking changes announced in January, which aim to minimize the MMR difference between teams.
The new system has improved the skill delta of the game, but it has also led to longer queue times in unranked matches. The team is working on reducing queue times, and additional changes will be included in the midseason patch. In the meantime, players can enjoy the mini-dating sim feature in Overwatch 2. While fans may be disappointed that balance changes won’t be coming until the midseason patch, they can take comfort in knowing that the current balance is the best it’s been in a long time.
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Pokdepinion: Honestly, been having a whole lot more fun this time since Hammond has become a lot more viable to play. I do hope they end up reworking Cassidy since he’s been a little underwhelming for most gamers with that sticky grenade while pro players use him mostly with just the Combat Roll and nothing more.
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As part of their CES 2022 lineup, the Dell XPS 13 Plus was unveiled but we didn’t know if and when it will be arriving in Malaysia until now. Here’s what you need to know.
Dell XPS 13 Plus to Arrive in Malaysia Soon

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The Dell XPS 13 Plus is one of the many products that Dell unveiled at CES 2022, and it’s officially coming to Malaysia this March 2022. Unfortunately, local prices are still unknown at this point in time.
In case you weren’t aware, the Dell XPS 13 Plus has some notable changes over the standard model. For starters, the row of function keys on the keyboard that sits close to the display is now a capacitive touch bar. While you can still retain the original row’s functions, it can now effectively double as media keys.
Apart from that, you also have an invisible glass touchpad which makes use of haptic vibration motors to simulate clicks. In theory, it should be similar to how the iPhone 8’s button is like but with a different feel. We can’t say much about how well it works until we’ve reviewed it ourselves.
The biggest change is, unsurprisingly, the components inside as it’s now powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core CPU with Intel Iris X GPU. It can handle up to 28W of power, almost double the capacity of the previous generation, so it can handle more intense tasks like video encoding better.

Keep in mind that you can’t upgrade the RAM on your own so you will need to decide on the memory configuration upon purchase. As for battery life, nothing was mentioned but it does include Express Charge 2.0, which is said to give up to 80% charge in just one hour. Dell will also be including a USB-C to USB-A adapter inside the box, and it’s made of 100% recyclable material.
Dell XPS 13 Plus Specifications

OS
Windows 11

Display
13.4-inch 1,920 x 1,200 (FHD+) nontouch ~ 3,840 x 2,400 (4K UHD) touchscreen

Camera
HD (720p) webcam with Windows Hello

CPU
Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4GHz) ~ Core i7-1280P (14 cores, up to 4.8GHz)

GPU
Intel Iris X Graphics (integrated)

RAM
8GB (5,200MHz) ~ 32GB (5,200MHz); built-in

Storage
256GB PCIe ~ 2TB PCIe

Battery
55Whr battery (built-in)

Connectivity
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Wired
2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C); one USB-C to USB-A adapter included

Biometric authentication
Windows Hello via webcam or power button-embedded fingerprint reader

Once again, the Dell XPS 13 Plus is expected to arrive in Malaysia sometime in March 2022. There may be some differences with the specifications when it arrives in the country but we will report on that, as well as the retail pricing, when information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: I certainly hope it proves to be a good step ahead of the original XPS 13 laptop, which was already a great one to begin with. Can’t wait to get our hands on it for review.
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Genshin Impact Leaks Reveals Dendro World Boss

The Genshin Impact Grind is Back Once Dendro is Unleashed

More Dendro crumbs were revealed in the newest Genshin Impact leaks, this time promising a new World Boss that players will have to fight for resources while exploring Sumeru.
Based on how Inazuma was introduced into Teyvat during the 2.0 update which was right after version 1.8, it is speculated that the new region Sumera will be introduced this summer following the 2.8 update. Not only have leaks pointed in this direction, but multiple in-game indications, most notably in The Chasm, have as well.

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The introduction of Sumeru would also foreshadow the arrival of the game’s final element, the Dendro element. However, with the arrival of Dendro characters, both new and veteran players will have to spend hours grinding for new materials, especially for the ascension materials.
In other news, renowned Genshin Impact leaker, Project Celestia revealed the data extracted from the current Genshin Impact Private Beta Test and unveiled the new World Boss.

[BETA] “Jade-Plumed Terrorshroom” (翠翎恐蕈)
Some data mentioning a world/normal boss which drops Nagadus Emerald Gems (Dendro Gems) was accidentally added to game data, which would indicate its upcoming release soon (NOT Version 2.8).
※ Subject to change.#ProjectCelestia
— Project Celestia (@projectcelestia) June 6, 2022

As we wait for official announcements, one of the Sumeru nation’s World Bosses has been dubbed the Jade-Plumed Terrorshroom. This is one of the new World Bosses that will drop Nagadus Emerald resources which are one of the materials required to level up Dendro characters.
Genshin Impact is currently available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is still currently in development.
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Pokdepinion: Having to re-farm the gems might be a huge problem as the drop rates are pretty rare. However, I am pretty excited about the new element and how it would mix together with the other elements.
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[CES2018] HP Welcomes New Computing Products – i7 8705G Processor With Radeon RX Vega M Laptop Included!

HP has announce of their latest computing products at this year’s CES, which features HP Spectre x360 15, HP ENVY x2, HP Pavilion Wave, OMEN Game Stream, and OMEN X 65 Big Format Gaming Display with NVIDIA G-SYNC.
CES 2018 HP Products
HP Spectre x360 15

Introducing the HP Spectre x360 15, which HP claims it is the world’s most powerful convertible PC. Users will experience fast and responsive performance as well graphics capabilities with it packing an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8705G processor with Radeon RX Vega M graphics that offers up to 13.5 hours of battery life with Fast Charge Technology.

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With the fast charge, you can get 50% of battery in just 30 minutes, pretty fast if you ask me. Design wise, it is built from an aluminum NCN machined chassis. It features a 4K UHD 15.6-inch diagonal touch display and there is the optional HP Tilt Pen for you to let out your creativity out to play.
The HP Spectre x360 15 is set to be available this March 18th 2018.
HP ENVY x2
Thin and light, the HP ENVY x2 is built for an always-on, always ready to work experience featuring Intel Core processors. It features a 12.3-inch diagonal touch WUXGA+ display. Made for editing and multi-tasking, it integrates an adjustable stand, transforming the device into laptop, reading, and tablet modes.
ENVY x2 offers up to 17 hours of battery life and supports Connected Modern Standby as well as capability to connect with a LTE-Advanced option with Intel XMM LTE mdems.
Specs include 7th Gen Intel Core Y-Series processors, 256GB PCIe SSD Storage as well as 8GB LPDDR3 memory.
It is expected to arrive in Spring 2018.
HP Pavilion Wave With Amazon Alexa For Windows 10
The HP Pavilion Wave is now engineered for voice interactions with hands-free Amazon Alexa. Featuring a desktop built around a fully integrated audio system to play music, listen to movies, and web chats, making it the perfect multitasking device.
Users can control music, timers, alarms, smart home devices, and more just by asking Alexa while web browsing, working, or streaming content. Well if you’re wondering if Alexa is listening or not, it will light up a custom LED to indicate that it is listening.
Planned to arrive in SPring 2018.
OMEN Game Stream

With OMEN Game Stream, it allows gamers to play triple-A games anytime and anywhere by leveraging power and performance of their OMEN PC on any Windows 10 device (with a high-speed internet connection).
It is expected to make its debut in Spring 2018.
OMEN X 65 Big Format Gaming Display With NVIDIA G-SYNC

Previously we’ve posted on NVIDIA’s big project involving HP, ASUS, and Acer. Well here it is. Introducing the OMEN X 65 Big Format Gaming Display with NVIDIA G-SYNC.
Offering stunning graphics and performance, the display runs a 120 Hz refresh rate with ultra-low latency for gamers to truly experience visuals and performance they crave most.
It offers 4K UHD and HDR-10 that brings gorgeous color, brightness, and contrast to most games on the current market. Besides G-SYNC, it has NVIDIA SHIELD integration to provide fluidity to the screen for gaming, streaming movies, and music.
Pokdepinion: Needless to say, all eyes are on the HP Spectre x360 15 and OMEN X 65 Big Format Gaming Display with NVIDIA G-SYNC.
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Razer is Launching New RGB PC Coolers and RGB Power Supply

At RazerCon 2021, Razer has launched a few products to solidify their stance in PC components. They are the Razer Hanbo Chroma, Razer Kunai Chroma, Razer Katana Chroma, and the Razer PWM Fan Controller.
Razer Hanbo Chroma

The Razer Hanbo Chroma is an AIO cooler with Addressable RGB (ARGB) lighting. You can have it in either 240mm or 360mm, which would make it a good fit for plenty of PC cases, especially if you want it to have a nice glow. It’s claimed to have an optimized intake design for max thermal performance while still being able to run silently.

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Razer Hanbo Chroma Specifications

Type
ARGB Cap

Purpose
Standard size, variety of uses (intake, exhaust, AIO coolers), less airflow CFM

Size
240mm (2 x fans) and 360mm (3 x fans)

Benefit
Standard for 240mm, improved performance for 360mm

Lighting
Adressable RGB Pump Cap with LED fans

Software
Razer Synapse and Chroma

The Razer Hanbo Chroma will be available starting November 2021 at the official Razer online store and authorized dealers in US, Canada, EU, China, and Asia Pacific.
Razer Kunai Chroma

The Razer Kunai Chroma is a PC case fan that’s available in sizes of 120mm and 140mm. You can daisy chain multiples of these for an efficient, easy control, and enjoy the ARGB lightshow while you’re at it. It’s designed to improve airflow in your PC significantly while still maintaining a quiet sound profile.
Razer Kunai Chroma Specifications

Size
120mm
140mm

Purpose
Standard size, variety of uses (intake exhaust, AIO coolers), less airflow CFM
Larger size, moves larger volume of air, higher CFM

Acoustics
Louder, Higher RPM
Quieter, Lower RPM

Type
Hydraulic
Hydraulic

Benefit
Standard
Standard

Lighting
Addressable LED fan
Addressable LED fan

Power
4-pin PWM
4-pin PWM

The Razer Kunai Chroma will be available from now onwards at the official Razer online store and authorized dealers in US, Canada, EU, China, and Asia Pacific.
Razer Katana RGB

The Razer Katana RGB is a Titanium-rated power supply that is fully modular in nature. It comes in a number of wattage outputs, from 750W all the way to a whopping 1600W. The fan inside the power supply has ARGB LED for that added bling factor.
Razer Katana Chroma Specifications

Purpose
Titanium Rated

Power
750W, 850W, 1000W, 1200W, 1600W

Fans
1X ARGB

Benefit
Fully Modular and Titanium

Lighting
LED fans

Software
Razer Synapse and Chroma

The Razer Katana Chroma will be available starting Q1 2022 at the official Razer online store and authorized dealers in US, Canada, EU, China, and Asia Pacific.
Razer PWM Fan Controller

For those of you who want to have custom controls over your PC fans, especially with these new fans, there is the Razer PWM Fan Controller. It has a low profile design that’s easy to use as it’s simply plug and play. You can connect it up to 8 fans, monitor, and customize it straight from your PC.
The Razer Kunai Chroma will be available from now onwards at the official Razer online store and authorized dealers in US, Canada, EU, China, and Asia Pacific.
Pokdepinion: I now have a sudden urge to modify my PC. This isn’t good.
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Leaked hands-on images of the Samsung Galaxy S20+’s reveals a big camera bump

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series isn’t due for release until next month but someone was too excited to share his/her hands on of the upcoming Samsung flagship. With three members of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series expected, the Galaxy S20+ is slated to be the middle child of the family.
These images of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G were sent to XDA-Developers by an anonymous source. Interestingly, there will be some big changes coming from the Galaxy S10 series. And I am not just talking about the naming scheme.

For starters, it seems like instead of using a more curved display like what vivo and HUAWEI, Samsung will apparently be using a less curved display for the Samsung Galaxy S20+. On the plus side, it means that there’s more actual viewing area in front. The centered punch hole appears to be smaller than it was on the Galaxy Note10 series, but yeah, the offset punch hole is no more.

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Over on the back is a huge camera hump that takes up more than 1/3 the width of the entire phone. There appears to be four lenses positioned in there. Leaks have pointed to a new 12MP 1.8μm sensor for the main camera in the Galaxy S20+, with the 108MP cameras reserved for the Galaxy S20 Ultra. but it will be interesting to see what Samsung actually announces in February.
What feature would you most want to see in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20+, leaked or otherwise?
Pokdepinion: Why must the punch hole be in the center? It’s very unappealing.
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Lexar adds DDR4 memory to its product lineup

Lexar has just announced DDR4-2666 memory for both desktops and laptops, in the standard U-DIMM and SO-DIMM form factors. While the memory’s speeds aren’t exactly mind-blowing, Lexar is new to the memory game, with them previously releasing a bunch of NAND-based products, including SSDs, memory cards and also USB drives.
Diving deeper into the specifications, we see that the memory run at DDR4-2666 CL19, which is actually really quite slow. The plus side is that they are rated to run at the 1.2V spec. This is basic memory, so not exactly the memory you would get for your high-end gaming rig.

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Lexar will be offering the U-DIMM sticks ranging from 8GB to 32GB, while the SO-DIMM variant will start from 4GB all the way up to 32GB per DIMM. Prices appear pretty reasonable:
Lexar DDR4-2666 Memory for Desktop Price

8GB: $32.99 (~RM141)
16GB: $64.99 (~RM278)
32GB: $149.99 (~RM642)

Lexar DDR4-2666 Memory for Laptop Price

4GB: $19.99 (~RM86)
8GB: $29.99 (~RM128)
16GB: $64.99 (~RM278)
32GB: $159.99 (~RM685)

Lexar did not reveal what memory chips are they using, but you can rest assured as Lexar will be offering the industry-standard lifetime warranty on their RAM. Lexar plans on offering their memory products by this month, so stay tuned for more information about their DRAM.
Pokdepinion: Pricing looks pretty standard for value RAM…
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You Can’t Marry The PS5 Because They Did Not Give Consent

Got the opportunity to pre-order your unit of the new PlayStation 5? No? Well don’t be sad. At least that’s what PlayStation UK is trying to tell you where you can’t marry your new console.
You can’t marry your PS5

PSA: You cannot marry your PS5 https://t.co/oJojnYUn7w
— PlayStation UK (@PlayStationUK) November 17, 2020

The weird statement was revealed over at Twitter from PlayStation UK’s official account where they tweeted “PSA: You cannot marry your PS5”. The reason behind it? The tweet showed of an article from Push Square that claims that there’s a connection between PlayStation 5 consoles and marriage proposals.
The article doesn’t suggest that people get married with the next-gen console but simply the PS5 is used to come along with marriage proposals. Nevertheless, it was a funny tweet from PlayStation UK. It didn’t stopped there however as a person asked on whether he could cuddle with the console instead? PlayStation UK then replied “That’s between you and your PS5”.

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Locally, the PS5’s pre-order has been sold out for the first batch, which is scheduled to arrive in December 2020. There has been some controversies surrounding some of the game stores here where they’ve forced customers to purchase the console with a PWP bundle, making them spend more on the actual price of the PS5. In case you’ve missed on that, you can read more about it right here.
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Pokdepinion: If you didn’t manage to pre-order the console, don’t be sad guys. The console is going nowhere. Who knows, PlayStation might even release a special edition of the PS5.
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Fitbit Announces Fitbit Ace 3 – A fitness tracker made for kids

Fitbit has just announced a new addition to its line of kid-focused activity and sleep tracker. The new Fitbit Ace 3 features more animated clock faces, new accessories and up to 8 days of battery life 5 in a swim-proof design.
Keep your kid’s fitness levels up with the Fitbit Ace 3

The Fitbit Ace 3 helps kids develop healthy habits by encouraging them to get active and get the sleep their growing bodies need. The new fitness tracker comes with features such as sleep tracking, bedtime reminders and silent alarms which parents can help monitor to develop a consistent sleep schedule. Furthermore, the Fitbit Ace 3 helps motivate kids to get moving to reach the 60 daily active minutes with reminders to take at least 250 steps per hour, with an option to customise during school time.

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With new bunny, cat, martian and spaceship animated clock faces, 8 and more than 20 clocks to choose from, kids now have more options to personalise their Fitbit Ace 3. Privacy is also a major topic for the Ace 3 where parents can set up a family account to access privacy controls and protections, which is strongly suggested for children ages 12 and under and required for using Ace 3. Through a Fitbit Family account in-app, parents are able to access Parent View where they can easily see their kid’s activity, manage what is shown on their kid’s app experience, and approve their kid’s friend requests.

Fitbit Ace 3 is available for pre-order today with a retail price of RM328 and is available through their website and other major retailers in Malaysia including All IT Hypermarket, Flash Gadgets, Harvey Norman, Lazada, Timekeeper, Thunder Match and Shopee. The pre-order will begin this coming 29 March and will come in two variants,  Black with a Sport Red clasp or Cosmic Blue with an Astro Green clasp.
Fitbit has also announced that the Fitbit Ace 3 will soon feature characters from the animated Minions franchise. These will feature two accessory bands in Despicable Blue and Mischief Black, with more engaging Minions features and offerings coming soon.
Pokdepinion: Correct me if I’m wrong but does the Cosmic Blue version look more purple than blue?
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Are You Starting A Business Of Your Own? Have A Look At Digi’s Omni Plans

Are you in the plan of starting a small business of your own? Well Digi Telecommunications today has launched their brand new Omni plans, which is an enterprise-level virtual phone system that’s affordable for your company.
Digi Omni Plan
With Omni, it offers an affordable alternative to complicated and expensive office phone systems. It is ‘PBX 2.0’, turning any smartphone device into a call center, which is controlled by an app on your smartphone and a web dashboard.
Omni is useful for today’s SMEs, startup, business and social groups, all thanks to its host of work oriented functions. You can get and use Omni from as low as RM60 per month, and unlike any other plans in the market, there’s no strings attached contracts involved.
The plan comes with a fixed line prefix, doing away with the need to share personal mobile numbers for business purposes and enabling users to project a more ‘business credible’ way of working.

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You can use the Omni web portal to manage your business phone systems such as setting your business hours, sub-accounts and call rerouting structure; tracking usage, activities, managing your subscription and set your virtual assistant message, extensions and numbers.
Best part of Omni is that, you don’t even need to be a Digi user to utilize the package.
Digi Omni Package
Omni Basic RM60 per month

2 Extensions
Unlimited incoming calls
RM0.15/ minute for outgoing calls
Free 5 outgoing SMS

Omni Plus – RM100 per month

5 Extensions
Unlimited incoming calls
Free 100 outgoing minutes
RM0.10/ minute thereafter
Free 50 outgoing SMS

Omni Pro – RM200 per month

20 Extensions
Unlimited incoming calls
Free 500 outgoing minutes
RM0.10/ minute thereafter
Free 200 outgoing SMS

If you would like to learn more on the Omni plan, you can click here. To register, you can do so here.
Pokdepinion: So if you’re planning on starting a small business, this seems like a helpful tool to get it running.  Compared to more advanced systems, this is not on par BUT it is perfect to get things started.
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HUAWEI nova 2 lite Now At Slashed RM659 Price — Be A Selfie Star This Hari Raya?

HUAWEI has announce of a price reduction on one of their mid-range device, the HUAWEI nova 2 lite, where starting from tomorrow on the 9th of June 2018, you can get it at a cheaper retail price of RM659.
HUAWEI nova 2 lite Now At RM659

While it was originally priced at RM754, you can now get the device and be the ‘selfie superstar’ for this Hari Raya celebrations (hey, we’re not judging you). Nova 2 lite features a 5.99-inch HD+ FullView Display that comes with a 2.5D curved glass panel.

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Powering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset and it runs on EMUI 8.0 (based on Android 8.0 Oreo) straight out of the box. Memory wise, it packs 3GB of RAM which is paired with 32GB of internal storage. Of course, you can upgrade it through microSD as usual.
Under the hood, it utilizes a 3,000mAh battery. The HUAWEI nova 2 lite features a dual lens camera setup at the back where it comes with 13MP+2MP shooters. Over to the front, it offer a 8MP camera for your selfies and comes with a toning flash.
HUAWEI nova 2 lite Specification

CPU/Chipset:
Snapdragon 430 Octa-core (4×1.4 GHz ARM Cortex- A53 + 4×1.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A53)

GPU:
Adreno 505

RAM:
3GB

Display:
5.99″ (1440 x 720) IPS LCD touch screen FullView Display

Storage:
32GB (up to 256GB via microSD)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Dual: 13MP+2MP
Front Camera
8 MP

OS:
EMUI 8.0 (Android 8.0 Oreo)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2
microUSB 2.0

SIM:
Dual SIM (nano SIM)

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

Weight:
155g

So if you would like to get the device, you can do so at all HUAWEI Experience Stores, authorized resellers as well as Celcom and Maxis authorized stores. The phone is available 3 color variants; Blue, Black, and the Limited Pink Edition. For more info, you can click right here to go to HUAWEI’s official website.
Pokdepinion: Well if you’re feeling like a superstar this Raya, by all means go ahead. I just can’t stand selfie phones, personally.
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First Ever Kingston FURY Gaming Lab Launched in Hsinchu, Taiwan

The world’s first Kingston FURY Gaming Lab has launched in Taiwan, showcasing their memory and storage solutions with real-life applications. Here’s what you need to know.
Kingston FURY Gaming Lab Launched

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At a virtual event that was held earlier today, Kingston has officially announced the launch of their Kingston FURY Gaming Lab at their Asia Pacific office in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan. The new area is to show the company’s commitment in creating a comprehensive gaming ecosystem and showcasing their memory and storage solutions in real-life applications to visitors in an immersive experience.
The Kingston FURY Gaming Lab dons the brand’s signature colours of fiery red and jet black, along with their signature heat spreader patterns throughout the place. There are also plenty of LEDs around to mimic the RGB lighting effects seen in a range of Kingston FURY products.

There are a total of three zones within the gaming lab:

Zone A, a DRAM-shaped pillar where visitors participate in an interactive game to understand the type of gamers they are with product solutions recommended to fit their needs.
Zone B, where Kingston invited the world’s top PC modders to customize three PC builds: FURY Racing Spacecraft, Memory Nexus and FURY Jet Pack. These mods are said to embody the brand’s rebellious spirit and innovative image. Targeted at empowering gamers to achieve more on the battlefields, the three PCs and one laptop displayed in Zone B are equipped with different Kingston FURY products, including DDR5 memory, Renegade PCIe 4.0 SSD and the Impact DDR5 SODIMMs for laptops and small form factor machines.
Zone C gives a deeper look into Kingston’s engineering process and their strategic alliance with industry partners to ensure seamless platform compatibility and performance.

Apart from that, the we also got a sneak peek of their RGB lighting effects for DDR5 RAM and it features 16 presets such as countdown, fireworks, flames, and rhythm that are controlled via the Kingston FURY CTRL software. You can also customize the colours and speed of the RGB lighting to suit your tastes. This was shown with the Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 RGB RAM, which is expected to launch sometime in the second quarter of 2022.
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Pokdepinion: This does look cool but I’m not sure when I will be flying over to Taiwan next. On the bright side, there is a chance they might bring the gaming lab over to other countries, but there is no confirmation on that and exactly where else it would be. We will just have to wait and see.
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The next Xbox will come in two variants — an affordable one and a higher end version?

One of the things that have always intrigued me about consoles is just how games just work on them. With PC gaming, you might run into performance issues, lack of optimizations, and that sort. But consoles, well they usually just play. That might be coming to an end though.
It seems that Microsoft has gotten a taste for releasing consoles with different performance to deliver different experiences to consumers. The upcoming Xbox will apparently be offered in two variants, currently codenamed Lockhart and Anaconda. The latter will feature higher specifications, while Lockhart sports mid-range specifications.

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The Anaconda is expected to tout AMD’s upcoming Zen 2 CPU cores and Navi GPU, which will be quite a massive upgrade from the hardware currently featured in the Xbox One X. The Anaconda will replace the One X, while Lockhart replaces the One S in the current Xbox lineup.
The problem I forsee when two different consoles are launched at once is that it will definitely lead to issues whereby the cheaper console won’t be able to deliver as good an experience as the pricier one. Isn’t that the issue which consoles are supposed to solve?
Just one console which delivers a great experience should help reduce the price via economy of scale, thus giving everyone better performance at a lesser price. Just why would they want to release two different hardware configurations and create fragmentation?
Pokdepinion: Fragmentation in the console market, hmm…
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Tales of Arise is Getting A Sword Art Online Crossover DLC

Tales of Arise recently had a successful launch, and gamers wondered if there’s more that they can expect from the game. As it turns out, there is as Bandai Namco revealed a crossover DLC featuring popular anime series, Sword Art Online.
Tales of Arise X Sword Art Online DLC

At Tokyo Games Show 2021, it was revealed that there will be a SAO Collaboration DLC pack for Tales of Arise. From our understanding, it will be priced at ¥1,760 inclusive of tax, which is roughly about RM66 / USD $15.

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This DLC pack will come with a special battle which will pit your party against Kirito and Asuna. If you manage to defeat the powerful duo, Alphen will gain a new Mystic Arte featuring both characters. Moreover, you will also acquire their weapons, which are some of the best equipment the game has to offer. Apart from that, you will get Kirito and Asuna costumes for Alphen and Shionne respectively.
With that being said however, it will not be an easy fight so if you’re expecting to quickly cheese the battle and get powerful equipment, it’s not that simple. Game producer Yusuke Tomizawa described it as particularly difficult, so you will need to do quite a bit of preparation beforehand.
In other related news, Tales of Arise will be getting a free update soon. It will include a new Easiest and Unknown difficulty levels along with 3 new bonus battles which will yield new weapons themed after DLC costumes. For instance, Shionne’s bonus weapon reward is a water rifle, which will go well with her swimsuit outfit.
Tales of Arise is now available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.

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Pokdepinion: This might be the first crossover DLC that I’m really excited for. I’m gonna be looking forward to that battle, and I might just record that for fun. Stay tuned for that.
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You Can Soon Make Disappearing WhatsApp Messages

WhatsApp is one of the world’s messaging app, where down the years it has gotten several new features. One new feature that is said to be coming is disappearing messages.

Thanks to WABetaInfo who usually leaks these sorts of news about the app, the latest WhatsApp beta version 2.19.348 has included a feature that allows for disappearing messages.
The feature is named “delete messages” where it allows you the option to choose how long new messages to last before they are indeed deleted.

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As you can see from the screenshot that showcase a group chat above, there’s the option to select from 1 hour up to 1 year for the messages to last.
It appears that it will take all the messages in the group instead of specific texts. This means that you can’t simply make one disappearing message.
Despite the news, there’s still no confirmation of a release date for the feature. Hopefully we’ll see it sooner rather than later.
Pokdepinion: I don’t think I’d use this feature… but hey, it’s better to have it than not, no?
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