Are You On Windows 11? Try Out These 11 Features That Wasn’t Possible Before

The new Windows 11 has just been released to the public recently and with it brings many new features and improvements over the previous Windows 10. Here are some of the new features that users can try out that isn’t available before on Windows 10 (in no particular order).
11 new features on Windows 11

1. Run Android apps

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Windows 11 marks the first time users are able to run Android applications natively. Up till now, users have to rely on either Android emulators or through something like Samsung’s DeX or HUAWEI’s desktop mode. With Windows 11, users can download Android apps via the Microsoft App Store and use them straight on their PCs. The feature is unfortunately not available just yet but should arrive in a future software update.

2. Use multiple desktops
It’s now easier to create multiple virtual desktops on Windows 11 which is pretty useful for those who like to keep work and personal stuff separate from each other. Each virtual desktop can be customised to suit your needs ie different wallpapers to represent the user’s different personal profiles of each desktop.

3. Easier Microsoft Teams integration
Microsoft Team’s chat function is now built-in right into Windows 11. This makes it a whole lot easier and more convenient for users to access especially for those who do a lot of work or communications through Microsoft Teams.

4. Files can be opened right from the Start menu
The Start Menu on Windows 11 has been reworked and now houses pretty much everything from your files to your browsing history. The Start Menu also allows you to see many application shortcuts for easy access.

5. Snap Layouts
Snap layouts is similar to the one on Windows 10 and is a pretty useful tool for those who tend to open a lot of windows (like me) when they do work. It will allow you to arrange all the open windows in one layout and save that desired arrangement.

6. Snap Groups
Snap Groups is essentially an extension of Snap Layouts in that users can minimise or maximise the many open windows that have been arranged in Snap Layouts as a group.

7. A more detailed look at your power usage
Windows 11 now allows users to check on their battery or power usage with more detail. Users can see which programme is the one draining the battery. This is due to Microsoft pushing for easier access on tablets, 2-in-1 laptops or any device running on Windows 11 that has a touchscreen.

8. Play around with widgets
Widgets now have been integrated into Microsoft’s latest OS. The Widgets system is built into the Taskbar which lets you see information pertaining to the weather, time and date, news, your schedule and even your recent photos. Widgets can be customised to your needs.

9. Improved Microsoft App Store
The Microsoft App Store has been given a fresh coat of paint and is now a lot easier to navigate through. The Microsoft App Store now features not just applications and games but also other digital content such as movies.

10. Easier to use secondary displays
One of the more subtle improvements Microsoft made. Windows 11 will now remember the custom configurations made by the user when connecting a secondary display so that during occasions where users have to disconnect and reconnect the secondary display, they will not have issues of having to redo their configurations all over again.

11. Take advantage of the Clock App’s features
The Clock App on Windows 11 now tells more than just time. Users can also use the Clock App as a means to help them focus and concentrate on tasks using the app’s Focus sessions feature. The feature is also integrated with the new To Do app that can even let users add music from their Spotify playlists to further aid in concentration.
These are some of the interesting features found on Windows 11 that you won’t find if you’re still using Windows 10. For more tips and tricks or other interesting news like this, stay tuned to us here at Pokde.net.
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[E3 2018] New Trailer for Dragon Quest XI – Details Special and Collector’s Edition

A brand new trailer for the upcoming Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age was revealed at Square Enix’s E3 2018 presentation today.
E3 2018: New Trailer for Dragon Quest XI

During the Square Enix E3 2018 presentation today, Square Enix showed off a new trailer for the upcoming RPG Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. The game will be available on 4th September 2018 for the PlayStation 4 and PC worldwide.
This particular trailer highlights the “Legend of the Luminary” and describes the game as such:

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While it is the eleventh mainline entry in the critically acclaimed series, DRAGON QUEST XI is a completely standalone experience that features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned turn-based combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to long-time fans and franchise newcomers alike.
During the trailer, we get to see the hero and his companions, as well as the world of Dragon Quest XI. It certainly looks like a colourful group of characters, so be sure to check them out in the trailer at the top of this post.
For you enthusiasts out there, the new trailer announced the Edition of Light copy, which includes a Supplicant, Healer, and three Seeds of Skill. There will also be the Edition of Lost Time, which will be more like a collector’s edition; this particular iteration a steelbook case, map, and other goodies, which you can check out at the end of the trailer.
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is coming to the PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam on 4th September 2018. For more developments and news at E3 2018, be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net :)
Pokdepinion: Well, the Square Enix presentation at E3 2018 was rather short and somewhat disappointed a lot of people who had a lot of expectations on them, especially with regards to Final Fantasy VII Remake. But I gotta say, I enjoyed seeing Dragon Quest XI’s trailer.
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Google Reveals Top Searches in Malaysia for August 2022

What’s trending in August 2022? Google reveals the top 10 trending searches among Malaysians in this month of celebrating nation’s independence – ranging from football, nation, and TV shows.

Top 10 Trending Searches

Man United vs Brighton / Brentford vs Man United
Manchester United’s latest manager, Erik ten Hag is off to a rocky debut after they lost two Premier League matches, with a defeat of 2-1 against Brighton and 4-0 against Brentford.

The Sandman
The Netflix adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s comic book series follows the story of Morpheus, the personification of dreams, who has escaped capture from an occult ritual and now seeks to restore balance in his realm, The Dreaming.

苍兰诀 (Love Between Fairy and Devil)
In the TV adaptation of Jiu Lu Fei Xiang’s novel, a fearsome devil imprisoned after causing mass destruction was unwittingly set free by a fairy before they switched bodies in a bizarre turn of events.

Johor Darul Ta’zim FC vs Urawa Red Diamonds
Johor Darul Ta’zim FC faced off against the Urawa Red Diamonds in Saitama Stadium, Japan for an AFC Champions League match in which the latter won with a score of 5-0.

Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama / Baju Merdeka / Lagu Merdeka
Malaysians searched for this year’s Independence Day theme of “Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama” alongside other items in preparation for the first physical, large-scale Merdeka celebration to be held in two years, which took place at Dataran Merdeka.

Prey / Amber Midthunder
Malaysians were interested in the prequel for the Predator movie franchise which recently landed on Disney+ Hotstar, telling the story of the first Predator’s experience on Earth and coming face to face with a Commanche Warrior, Naru played by Amber Midthunder.

EPL Result
Football fans around Malaysia looked up results for the first English Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal, which kicked off the start of 2022/23 season on August 5th.

MAHA Serdang
Malaysians looked up information on the MAHA Expo 2022, an annual agricultural trade fair showcasing the future of sustainable food growth and security in Malaysia, which took place in Serdang.

Bundesliga
The Bundesliga kicked off their 2022/23 season, which is also the German league’s 60th season, with an opening match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich on August 6th.

Emergency Declaration
The airline disaster film, which tells the story of a plane that comes under the threat of a terrorist attack, has become the most watched Korean film in Malaysian cinemas since its premiere on August 4th with over RM4 million in box office sales.

Pokdepinion: The MUN vs BRI match is truly a shocker – no surprise it dominated the search this month.

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The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro’s design is leaked out in its entirety

We are just two days away from the HUAWEI Mate 30 series’ launch, and leaks are abound. @UniverseIce has just shared leaks of the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, and its central, circular camera hump.
The image of the back of the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro reveals the quad camera setup in the round hump, surrounded by a reflective ring. This design has been hinted at by the teasers put out by HUAWEI themselves. A closer look at the focal lengths reveal that the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro might not sport the periscopic zoom lens of the HUAWEI P30 Pro, instead opting for a conventional 3x zoom ala the HUAWEI P30. There’s also what looks like a xenon flash module, although I wouldn’t keep my hopes up for that.

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The notch is slightly wider than recent waterdrop notches, so HUAWEI should still be using their 3D IR facial recognition which they introduced on the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro. It also seems to house two cameras instead of one, perhaps to improve on the selfie chops of the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro.
In addition to all that, you can expect the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro to come with a more steeply curved display as well as the latest Kirin 990 chipsets. What it might not come with is Google services, as HUAWEI is still under attack from the US administration.

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You can expect to see more of the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro, along with its lesser variant, the HUAWEI Mate 30, very soon. We will be covering the event live, so stay tuned for updates!
Pokdepinion: Might not be the best for photography but the HUAWEI Mate series have always represented the greatest from HUAWEI in terms of everything else.
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Samsung Opens Galaxy Note9 512GB Ocean Blue Preorder

Samsung has announced that they will be opening up an exclusive pre-order for their Galaxy Note9 512GB Ocean Blue variant.
Samsung Galaxy Note9 512GB Ocean Blue Preorder
So the Ocean Blue Samsung Galaxy Note9 is now available with 512GB of internal storage, making it possible for you to make it reach up to 1TB-ready with an external microSD card. Now you can store less, delete less, and have everything that you need at the palm of your hands.
In conjunction with its arrival, Samsung Malaysia has announced a 3-day pre-order promotion which starts from the 21st to 23rd of September 2018, where you can get a complimentary Samsung POWERstick vacuum cleaner which is worth RM889 with every purchase.

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To find out more on the pre-order promotion, you can click here to go to their official website.
Oh and not to forget, you can read more on our full hands-on review of the Samsung Galaxy Note9 by clicking on the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Hmm, I don’t know what to say about the promotion, simply because I don’t think I want a vacuum cleaner in the first place. Well at least there’s something for those who pre-orders them I guess. Personally, I don’t think I’d use up to 1TB of storage on my phone. Maybe that’s just me. Will you be getting the 512GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note9? Let us know down below.
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Huawei Launches Huawei nova 2 lite – Bringing back INnovaTION

Huawei nova 2 lite: an INnovaTIVE Sequel?

Huawei has just unveiled their newest smartphone with the Huawei nova 2 lite, a second addition to Huawei’s nova line of smartphones. Made for the younger generation, the Huawei nova 2 lite is perfect for users who loves taking selfies anywhere and everywhere and are extremely active on social media or SMAs (Social Media Addicts) as Huawei likes to call it.

The Huawei nova 2 lite features a big 5.99 inch HD+ display with the increasingly popular 18:9 aspect ratio FullView display together with 2.5D curved glass panel. Under the hood of the Huawei nova 2 lite is a surprising octa-core Snapdragon 430 chipset with 3GB of RAM as well 32GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD card of course. Why I say this is surprising is because Huawei decided against using any of their in-house Kirin chipsets in the nova 2 lite, instead relying on an entry-level Snapdragon chipset. Powering the nova 2 lite is a modest 3,000mAh battery with power saving 6.0.

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The Huawei nova 2 lite sports a dual lens rear camera setup much like its older sibling, the Huawei nova 2i as well as a bunch of other Huawei smartphones. However, it loses the quad camera setup the Huawei nova 2i is famous for with only a single front facing camera. The rear camera setup features a 13MP main camera as well as a 2MP secondary camera that enables bokeh shots with up to 7 aperture level for users to select from. The front camera on the other hand features an 8MP camera with advanced selfie toning flash, which automatically detects the lighting on the subject’s face and intelligently adjusts the level of brightness for a natural-looking selfie.

In terms of software, the Huawei nova 2 lite comes with EMUI 8.0 inside and is based of the latest Android Oreo 8.0. The Huawei nova 2 lite also features face unlock as well as fingerprint unlock. Here’s another feature on the nova 2 lite that I really like and wish all smartphones would adopt, a three card SIM tray instead of those hybrid ones most smartphones tend to use.
Huawei nova 2 lite ambassador, Hannah Delisha
The Huawei nova 2 lite will retail for a very affordable price of RM 799 and will be available for purchase from March 23 onward at all Huawei Experience Stores, authorized resellers as well as Celcom and Maxis authorized stores and will be available in two colours, Blue and Black. You can also receive a free Huawei travel bag when you purchase the device (while stocks last).
Pokdepinion: The Huawei nova 2 lite is really an odd device. With it’s better older sibling, the Huawei nova 2i getting a huge price slash and the recently released (not to mention cheaper!) honor 9 lite out there in the market, I’m not sure how this’ll find its feet in the market right now.
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX cards will also be capable of raytracing soon

Remember when we caught wind of a TITAN V being capable of raytracing in Battlefield V as well? Some people were saying that it was quite ridiculous to expect NVIDIA to ever unlock DirectX Raytracing (DXR) support on older Pascal cards. Well, it seems like they actually did.

Every card from the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and up, will now support basic raytracing capabilities. However NVIDIA does remind everyone that even a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti will struggle to handle any meaningful raytracing, especially if the game uses more than one raytracing effect.

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In Battlefield V which only employs raytraced reflections, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is 1.6x slower than a GeForce RTX 2080. Once we get to Port Royal which takes advantage of raytraced shadows and reflections, the GeForce RTX 2080 widens the gap by being 5x as fast as a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

It’s worth mentioning that the RT cores aren’t the only reason why the GeForce RTX cards will stop over any GeForce GTX card when handling raytracing though. The improvements brought about by the Turing shaders cannot be overlooked as well, as seen in this utilization graph in a single frame of Metro Exodus.

The cards that will be supporting DirectX Raytracing after the driver update are:

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (Pascal)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 (Turing)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (Pascal)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Turing)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Pascal)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Pascal)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Pascal)
NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)
NVIDIA TITAN XP (Pascal)
NVIDIA TITAN V (Volta)

Both laptop and desktop variants of the above GPUs will also see DXR enabled. But then again, it’s worth mentioning that none of these cards will actually enable a good experience in raytraced games. It’s probably more of a case of “can we” rather than “should we”.
Now one other thing I am curious about: can we use a second Pascal card as a “RT card” like how you could throw in a second GPU as a PhysX card back then?
Pokdepinion: Well I was always behind the idea of giving gamers on older cards a chance to try out DXR for themselves. They will probably be more motivated to upgrade if the experience sucks rather than being unable to experience it at all.
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Microsoft Introduces New Canary Channel For Experimental Windows Builds

Even more experimental and even less stable than Dev channel – strictly for those who wants the absolute bleeding edge of Windows.
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Microsoft has announced a new “Canary Channel” for Windows Insiders that will offer users the opportunity to test experimental builds of Windows 11, with faster, more frequent updates. The new channel is aimed at users who want to help shape the future of Windows, and are willing to accept the potential instability that comes with testing pre-release software.
The Canary Channel builds will be even more experimental than the existing Dev Channel, with updates pushed out to users daily. According to Microsoft, this will enable users to provide feedback on new features and functionality as they are being developed, rather than waiting for more stable builds to be released. Unlike browsers, Microsoft mentioned the Canary channel won’t necessarily be updated on a daily basis, but they will increase the update cadence down the line.

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The original Dev channel will still exist but will function as a middle ground between the Canary and Beta channels. The Dev channel will still have early features, some of which will not be present in the stable version of the operating system. However, the builds in the Dev channel will be more stable than those in the Canary channel, and more documentation will be provided. Microsoft will publish blog posts about new fixes and features for all Dev and Beta channel releases, but not for every release in the Canary channel.
The new channel will sit alongside the existing Beta and Release Preview Channels, which will continue to provide more stable builds of Windows 11 for users who don’t want to risk using pre-release software, but still wants an early sneak peek of what’s to come.
Source: Ars Technica
Pokdepinion: Anyone fancy trying Canary builds? I could imagine BSOD may be your best (or worst) friend here.
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Fancy a large 17.3″ display in a 15.7″ body? Then the ROG Strix SCAR II (GL704) is for you

The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II (GL504) managed to cram a 15.6″ screen into little more than a 14″ chassis. Now if you think that you need a bigger screen, ASUS has just the thing for you. A 17.3″ variant of the ROG Strix SCAR II.

The new ROG Strix SCAR II (GL704) sticks a 17.3″ screen into a 15.7″ chassis. That means that this laptop will just be a hair bigger than your usual 15.6″ laptop, but features a screen nearly two inches bigger. The screen here shares the 144 Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time featured in the new ROG Zephyrus S and ROG Strix SCAR II (GL504).

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The rest of the design elements featured in the smaller ROG Strix SCAR II is carried over. That includes a hairline finish over the Gun Metal lid and the contrasting Kevlar and camouflage textures created with an elaborate eight-stage IMR process. The RGB lightbar on the front edge creates a unique look, differentiating the ROG Strix SCAR II laptops from the rest.

The ROG Strix SCAR II (GL704) actually comes with lesser specifications than the ROG Strix SCAR II (GL504). It comes with the same Intel Core i7 8750H CPU, with the initial batch to come with a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. For those who want a beefier GeForce GTX 1070 in their ROG Strix SCAR II (GL704), they will have to wait for a bit longer. The HyperCool Pro cooling system is also maintained, with a dedicated heatsink for the GPU.
We will be taking a closer look at the ROG Strix SCAR II (GL704) tomorrow too, so if you have anything in particular you want us to check out, drop us a comment!
Pokdepinion: Now this is a good use of slimmer bezels! More viewing area in a similar footprint!
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Apple M2 Chip Brings Healthy Upgrades Over Its Predecessor

New Apple M2 Chip

The Apple M2 chip has officially been unveiled at WWDC 2022, and as the name might have implied, it is the successor to the custom ARM-based computer chip launched in November 2020, the Apple M1.
Created on a second generation 5nm process, it will be powering the new MacBook Air and 13″ MacBook Pro. It has an 8-core CPU which is said to be 18% improved performance over its predecessor thanks to a larger cache and the efficiency cores having “greater performance gains”.

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In comparison, it boasts “nearly twice the performance at same power level” compared to the Intel Core i7-1255U. Compared to the Intel Core i7-1260P on the other hand, it is said to provide “nearly 90% of the peak performance” with just a quarter of the power consumption.
As for the GPU cores on the other hand, it’s slightly more efficient than its predecessor with 25% better performance, especially given it has 10 cores over the predecessor’s 8-core setup with the same power consumption. With more power, it’s said to jump up to 35% improved performance.
Moving on to the 16-core neural engine, it is 40% faster than the M1, capable of processing up to 15.8 trillion operations per second. You also get 50% more memory bandwidth at 100GB/s, and it supports up to 24GB LPDDR5 RAM. The Apple M2 chip has over 20 billion transistors and supports 6K external displays, ProRes encode / decode, 8K H.264, and HEVC video.
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Pokdepinion: I’m personally curious to see how well it truly performs, but I’m also wondering if the M1 might end up powering a future iPhone device instead since it can power an iPad Pro.
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HONOR V30 and V30 Pro launched in China with comically huge camera bump

Smartphone designs recently focuses a lot on the camera area. One of the reasons is because most people considers the camera to be the make-or-break feature on smartphones. The HONOR V30 and V30 Pro may have overdone it a tad.
The HONOR V30 and V30 Pro should hit international markets as the HONOR View30 and View30 Pro or Vera30 series. On the back is a triple camera setup, but HONOR has decided to design an oversized rectangular bump to highlight the camera setup.
For the first time, HONOR will be using the 40MP Sony IMX600 sensor. From the Chinese description, it seems like HONOR’s rendition of the sensor will also feature a custom RYYB filter, which is the foundation of HUAWEI’s SuperSensing technology. For the HONOR V30, the sensor will be behind a f/1.8 aperture while the V30 Pro touts faster f/1.6 optics. Both models will tout OIS.

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Meanwhile the telephoto cameras on both the HONOR V30 and V30 Pro will be the same, with a 8MP f/2.4 camera with 3x optical zoom backed by OIS. The wide-angle camera is where the HONOR V30 Pro differentiates itself once again, with a 12MP f/2.2 “video” camera while the HONOR V30 settles for an 8MP f/2.4 camera. To cap it all off, there’s laser autofocus too.

Over on the front, HONOR is upgrading the punch hole on the HONOR 20 series to a wider pill-shaped cutout to house a dual-camera setup. Now the front facing cameras consists of a 32MP primary camera and an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera for the groupfies. HONOR has yet to use an OLED panel in any of their flagships other than the HONOR Magic series, and the trend continues, with the HONOR V30 series both packing 6.57″ FHD+ IPS LCD panels.

Under the hood, the HONOR V30 will pack a larger 4200 mAh battery, while the V30 Pro will have a smaller 4100 mAh battery. Both of them will offer 40W SuperCharge, but the V30 Pro also comes with wireless SuperCharge and can also do wireless reverse charging. It’s worth noting that the HONOR V30 packs a less efficient Kirin 990, while the V30 Pro packs the Kirin 990 5G though.
HONOR V30HONOR V30 ProChipsetKirin 990, octa-core up to 2.86 GHz, 7nmKirin 990 5G, octa-core up to 2.86 GHz, 7nm+ModemBalong 5000 (discrete)Integrated 5G modemRAMUp to 8GB RAMUp to 8GBStorageUp to 128GBUp to 256GBDisplay6.57″ FHD+ HONOR FullView IPS LCD 6.57″ FHD+ HONOR FullView IPS LCD Rear camera40MP f/1.8 Sony IMX600 + 8MP f/2.4 ultra-wide + 8MP f/2.4 3x telephoto 40MP f/1.6 Sony IMX600 + 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 8MP f/2.4 3x telephotoSelfie camera32MP + 8MP ultra-wide 32MP + 8MP ultra-wide Battery4200 mAh40W SuperCharge4100 mAh40W SuperCharge27W Wireless SuperChargeReverse wireless chargingPrice6 + 128GB: CNY 3299 (~RM1960)8 + 128GB: CNY 3699 (~RM2198)8 + 128GB: CNY 3899 (~RM2317)8 + 256GB: CNY 4199 (~RM2495)
The differences are actually pretty subtle between the duo as you can see. Both devices will launch with Magic UI 3.0.1 which is based on Android 10 but will sport HUAWEI Mobile Services instead of GMS. Pre-orders for the HONOR V30 begins now, while the V30 Pro will be available for pre-order starting from 5th December in China.
Pokdepinion: The wait for an OLED flagship from HONOR continues…
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Have Procrastination Issues? These Smart Glasses Might Be For You

We get it. It’s probably hard to focus on your tasks at this day and age, with countless of distractions all around us. Well it appears that a company in Canada is working on smart glasses that aims to help you focus on…well what you should be focusing on.
Specs smart glasses

The product is called Specs and it is currently on KickStarter by Auctify. Inc from Canada. Specs comes with a companion app that allows it to identify what websites or apps you’re using and then give that information to its tracking history.
According to reports, the smart glasses is able to recognize 20 different activities at launch. This includes reading, writing, looking at your phone, your laptop, TV, working out at the gym, yoga, cooking, playing a music instrument, eating, as well as talking with other people. They’ve said that there will be more to come in the future as well as the option to customize how these activities are categorized.

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Aside from that, you can utilize Specs as a fitness tracker, music player, and even to make calls. How exactly? Well the smart glasses comes with built-in blood oximeter, accelerometer, gyroscope and also bone conduction speakers.
With it observing what you’re seeing, obviously there is questions about privacy. The company has said Specs “never sends photos or videos anywhere over the internet and it uses machine learning to analyze visual on-device, after which they’re immediately discarded”.
It appears that production for the glasses will begin in December and scheduled for a release in January 2020. Interested in them? They are available from US$239 (~RM990).
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Pokdepinion: I definitely know a number of people who needs these glasses! The question is, how effective are they though..
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Samsung Offer Lower Prices For Smartphones – Prices To Kick Off The New Year With A Bang!

If you’ve been wanting to buy a Samsung device, well now’s the best time as Samsung has lowered the price for their device, namely the Galaxy Note Fan Edition, Galaxy J7+, and Galaxy J7 Pro.
Samsung Smartphone New Year Promo

First up in the promotion is the Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition. Previously retailed at RM2,599. its price has been cut to RM2,199. It comes in two color variants, Black and Blue. The device features a 5.7-inch Quad HD Dual Edge Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 (518ppi) display. Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, it utilizes Exynos 8890 Octa-Core chipset, In term of memory, it has 4GB RAM and paired with 64GB of internal memory. The device packs a 3200mAh battery which comes with fast charging (both wired and wireless). On the camera side of things, it sports a Dual Pixel 12MP OIS (f/1.7) rear camera while having a 5MP (f/1.7) front shooter.

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Next is the Samsung Galaxy J7+. It boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Display and runs on Android 7.1.1. Coming with 4GB RAM, it has 32GB of internal memory (which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD). Powering it is a MediaTek Helio P20 MT6757 chipset. Well if you want to know more about the device, you can check out our full review on the Samsung Galaxy J7+ by clicking right here. Price wise, it retails at RM1,299, which is cut short from the original RM1,599 price tag.
Last but not least on offer is the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro. Similar to the J7+, it features a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED Display. It packs a smaller 3GB RAM which comes with 32GB of internal memory. Powering it is a Exynos 7870 chipset and it packs a 3600mAh battery. In the camera department, it sports a front 13MP f/1.9 with LED flash and a 13MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash. It is RM100 cheaper than its original price of RM1,199 (RM1,099).
Pokdepinion: If you’ve been wanting to get a Samsung Note, the Fan Edition looks like a reasonable option if you’re on a budget.

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iPhone 14 Pro models will tout new A16 chip, while the iPhone 14 reuses the A15 Bionic

Apple is reportedly going to break a long-time tradition with the iPhone 14 series by using two different chipsets across the lineup. Apple has usually equipped all their contemporary iPhones with the same chipset, but this time, the iPhone 14 will allegedly reuse the A15 Bionic from this year, and only the iPhone 14 Pro will feature the new A16 chipset.
Apple to differentiate iPhone 14 Pro with the faster A16 chipset

With that said, Apple has done some form of this with the iPhone 13 series as well. The iPhone 13 and 13 mini models feature the same A15 Bionic as the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, but the Pro models enjoy an additional GPU core. Apple might still be offering an upgrade with the iPhone 14 by giving users the full A15 Bionic, but the iPhone 14 Pro models will probably still offer a much larger upgrade, considering that Apple has made sizable generational leaps over the past years.

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Only two Pro models would upgrade to the A16 processor, while the 14 & 14 Max will remain the A15. All four new models will likely come with 6GB RAM, with the difference being LPDDR 5 (14 Pro & 14 Pro Max) vs. LPDDR 4X (14 & 14 Max). https://t.co/tHcszIz6gX
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One thing that might please a lot of heavy users is that the entire iPhone 14 series is slated to tout 6GB of RAM. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, a prolific leaker, the Pro models will get faster LPDDR5 memory, while the non-Pro ones settling for LPDDR4X. Given Apple’s impressive memory management, I do wonder if Apple will start rolling out more extensive multitasking capabilities to the iPhone 14. Part of the reason why Apple is reusing the A15 Bionic might be to avoid any supply issues that might arise from the newer 4nm node that they will be reportedly be employing for the A16.

Speaking of which, we might not see an iPhone 14 mini, with Apple expected to release the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The Max variants will come with 6.7″ displays, making it the first time you can get a larger display without shelling out for the Pro Max option. This will definitely disappoint fans with smaller hands, but given how popular gigantic smartphones are today, I guess Apple wants to be able to cater to that market as well.
Of course, you will have to take all of these with a pinch of salt, as Apple is still quite a few months away from announcing the iPhone 14 series. I do wonder if Apple will continue catering to the small-handed crowd by reusing the iPhone 12 mini’s chassis for the next-gen SE, as that would be a really nice upgrade from the rather outdated designs of the past iPhone SE releases.
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Pokdepinion: I guess phasing out the mini makes quite a bit of sense. While I like the way it fit in my hand, the screen size is not exactly enjoyable to use for viewing content and stuff.
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OPPO Launches A57 Priced At RM699

OPPO Launches A57 in Malaysia At RM 699

OPPO has recently announced their brand new smartphone, the OPPO A57 in Malaysia. With its stunning Glow design, intriguing features, and exceptional durability, the A57 is sure to attract customers who value these features.
The A57 features a 6.56-inch Colour-Rich display with HD+ resolution. The screen has All-Day Eye Comfort that automatically adapts the screen to cope with the darkest and brightest settings, making the display appear natural in any environment. Users can choose the Eye Comfort mode for light-night browsing, which reduces blue light emission from the display to reduce eye strain.

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Not only that, the A57 has Ultra-Linear Stereo Speakers, which provide wide stereo audio and Ultra Volume mode that increases loudness by 0.44 times, making sound clearer for the hearing impaired or cutting through the noise of a loud party. The Dirac 3.0 signal processing enhances the sound by making the most of the hardware when playing music, movies, or game soundtracks.
The phone has Nightscape Mode filters for the 13MP rear camera and AI Portrait Retouching for the 8MP front camera. All of these are powered by a 5000mAh battery with the 33W SUPERVOOC charging technology that entirely charges the battery in 72 minutes.

The OPPO A57 is now available for RM699 with 4GB(+4GB) RAM and 64GB storage in Glowing Green and Glowing Black.
Customers can purchase the phone through My OPPO Space, Brand Stores, Official Online Store, Authorized Dealers, Authorised Online Store, Chain Store Partners, and any E-commerce partners including Shopee and Lazada.
For more information about the OPPO A57, feel free to visit their official website.
Pokdepinion: Entry-level phone with long battery life. Suitable for those who are always out and about.
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WhatsApp Will Stop Working on A Number of Smartphones Starting 2020

If you, your friends, or your family members often use WhatApp, then this is something you need to take note of. Starting January 2020, the popular messaging platform will cease to work on a number of smartphones.
WhatsApp has confirmed that Windows Mobile smartphones will no longer be able to use the messaging platform after 31st December 2019. Furthermore, a number of Android and iOS devices will also face the same issue, albeit at a later date, on 1st February 2020.
Here are the list of devices where WhatsApp will and has stopped working.

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List of Devices
Nokia Symbian S60 after 30th June 2017BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10 after 31st December 2017Nokia S40 after 31st December 2018All Windows Phone operating systems after 31st December 2019Android versions 2.3.7 and older after 1st February 2020iPhone iOS 7 and older after 1st February 2020
The move was said to be due to them wanting to focus their efforts on mobile platforms where the vast majority are using. If your smartphone is affected, then you need to upgrade to a newer smartphone to continue using WhatsApp.
If you’re not sure what smartphone to get for yourself, check out our smartphone buying guide by clicking right here.
Source: Official Blog
Pokdepinion: With more devices come more areas to cover, which also means more areas for potential exploits. It’s a much needed move from a security perspective, if you ask me.
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One of the most hyped up games coming soon is Resident Evil Village, otherwise known as Resident Evil 8. If you’re planning to play the game on PC, we have the official Resident Evil Village system requirements right here. Let’s see if your gaming rig can handle it.
Resident Evil Village System Requirements for PC Revealed

Capcom has officially revealed the Resident Evil Village system requirements for PC on the game’s official Steam Store page. The game will be making use of DirectX 12, and a 64-bit operating system will be a necessity, with Windows 10 being the only one officially listed.

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Recommended

CPU
Intel Core i5-7500, AMD Ryzen 3 1200, or equivalent
Intel Core i7-8700, AMD Ryzen 5 3600, or equivalent

GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB, AMD Radeon RX 560 4GB, or equivalent
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, AMD Radeon RX5700, or equivalent

RAM
8GB
16GB

OS
Windows 10 x64
Windows 10 x64

DirectX
Version 12
Version 12

As you can see, the Resident Evil Village system requirements isn’t heavy. You need at least 8GB RAM, an Intel Core i5-7600 or a first generation AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB or equivalent to run the game. Sure, stronger hardware would be better but at least it doesn’t take much to get the game up and running.
It’s worth noting that the recommended system requirements is specifically for running the game in Full HD 60FPS so if you plan on playing on 1440p or 4K, you will need to adjust your gaming rig, especially graphics card, accordingly. The game will support ray tracing, so you’re gonna need a much beefier graphics card if you want to use that smoothly. No word on exactly how much storage space is needed but we will update this when information is available.
Resident Evil Village will be launching on 7th May 2021 on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: I’m still on the fence with this as having vampires and werewolves all of a sudden feels weird. Sure, zombies aren’t exactly within the realm of reality but given how extensive they went with the viruses, I could still see it happening. I’m just gonna hope for the best and if it gets any more ridiculous, I’m just gonna flip my table.
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As always, there’s a treasure trove of leaks for Genshin Impact. Some are true, some are not but it certainly makes a lot of gamers excited as they get to potentially see a glimpse into the game’s future. In the case of this one, it has to do with a brand new weapon type.
Genshin Impact Leak Reveals New Weapon Type

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According to popular leaker UBatcha who has a good track record of leaking Genshin Impact updates in the past, miHoYo is working on a new weapon type for the game. It’s supposedly a mix up between close and long-ranged combat, though no other details were shared. Release date for this weapon type is still unknown at this point in time.
With that being said however, miHoYo co-founder, Dawei, hinted about new weapons being added into the game back in August 2020. He talked about Genshin Impact getting regular updates like Honkai Impact 3rd, which adds “new ways to play”. Given that a lot of new features have been implemented, it would be natural to expect this next.
As for what this new weapon type could be, we do have some ideas. It could potentially be a large shuriken, similar to what Yuffie Kisaragi wields in Final Fantasy VII. Alternatively, Chakrams like Axel / Lea from Kingdom Hearts could work as well. Last one I can think of, which would be stretch, is their own rendition of a gunblade.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game coming in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: Not gonna lie, a gunblade would be a pretty cool idea. Alternatively, I would go for something like Crow Armbrust’s twin pistols in Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4, which seemingly emits energy blades during his S-Craft.
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New Lenovo Legion 2022 Laptops Currently Available in Malaysia

Lenovo is launching its latest gaming laptops in Malaysia today, including the 16″ Lenovo Legion 5i Pro and Legion 5 Pro laptops, as well as the polished 15″ Lenovo Legion 5i and Legion 5 laptops.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Series

The Legion 5i Pro and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro are the world’s first 16-inch laptop series featuring a WQHD+ up to 240Hz adaptive refresh rate gaming display. This laptop is Gold Label certified for its TÜV Rheinland High Gaming Performance and helps to decrease the detrimental effects of blue light from extended screen time.

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For an outstanding viewing experience, the laptop provides up to VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and up to 500 nits of brightness. The laptop also supports Dolby Vision and NVIDIA G-SYNC which provides minimal screen tearing.
Users will enjoy reduced latency with enhanced Wi-Fi 6E antenna positioning and an 80Whr battery capacity and Super Rapid Charge to go from 0 to 80% battery life in just 30 minutes of charging to power the 4800Mhz DDR5 memory and up to 1TB PCle SSD (Gen4). The most recent devices offer up to 135W USB Type-C charging for additional mobility, with a smaller adapter supplying dedicated power ranging from 230W to 300W.
Furthermore, the laptop is powered up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processors or next-gen AMD Ryzen CPUs. Users can also obtain strong graphics performance from a variety of optimal configurations, including the newest GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPU.
The Legion 5 Pro Series laptop’s cooling technology has been optimised for heavy gaming, with an upgraded fan system, wider exhaust area, and enhanced penta heat pipe architecture that efficiently transports air to decrease skin temperatures. A copper block lies beneath the CPU as a heat sink to assist disperse heat generated during intense gaming sessions, while fan blades on the Lenovo Legion laptops are up to 40% thinner than the previous generation to help keep the system quieter. Legion Coldfront 4.0 now has noise suppression as a new feature, owing to a noise-insulated chassis.

The Legion 5 Pro series’ sturdy body is slimmer than the previous generation and comes in metallic Storm Grey and pearlized Glacier White colours. The new laptop has a trimmed lid and hinge design, a zero bump hinge for increased safety, and an electronic privacy shutter on the top-placed HD camera. For further lightweight, the laptop line is made of an aluminium and magnesium metal combination (Al + Mg).
The Legion 5i Pro laptop (16″, 7) with Intel Core processors is now available for RM8,499 from Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) and official stores on Lazada and Shopee.
The device is also available for RM593.20 per month on a 12-month instalment plan with HSBC credit cards on Lenovo Malaysia’s Official Online Store.
The Legion 5 Pro laptop (16″, 7) with next-gen AMD Ryzen processors is now available for RM7,399 from Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) and official stores on Lazada and Shopee.
The device is also available for RM529.90 per month on a 12-month instalment plan with HSBC credit cards on Lenovo Malaysia’s Official Online Store.
Lenovo Legion 5 Series

The 15″ Legion 5i laptop with up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor and the 15-inch Lenovo Legion 5 laptop with next-gen AMD Ryzen processors are purpose-built for virtually all players out there who want an all-rounder PC to help them stay social, connected, and simply have fun without sacrificing performance.
These small and super minimal laptops are equipped with up to optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, or enhance your PC graphics experience even further with the newest GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPU for new levels of gaming excitement and up to 140W TGP from the GPU and up to 1702Mhz Boost Clock.
Both laptop SKUs are available in Storm Grey and Cloud Grey, with a choice of 4-Zone RGB or white backlighting via our new Legion Spectrum RGB Lighting solution built into the Legion TrueStrike keyboard, which is now colour matched in all grey and comes with swappable WASD keycaps for a customised look.

The keystrokes are now notably quieter, with a 33% reduction in percussion noise over the previous generation thanks to the enhanced key travel of soft-landing switches providing 1.5mm key travel. Furthermore, the redesigned stealth cooling system found in the Lenovo Legion 5 series of laptops is thermally more efficient and quieter, with a 40% more powerful fan and a 45% greater exhaust fin area than the previous generation.
The laptop features up to 15-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS 16:9 display with super-fast up to 165Hz refresh rate, 100 percent sRGB colour gamut at 300 nits bright, and full spectrum visuals with Dolby Vision and other features such as the Nahimic 3D Audio‘s engaging 2 x 2W stereo speaker sound as well as Wi-Fi 6E and faster charging with more versatile USB-C power delivery.
The Legion 5i laptop (15″, 7) with Intel Core processors is now available for RM5,999 from Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) and official stores on Lazada and Shopee.
The device is also available for RM477.40 per month on a 12-month instalment plan with HSBC credit cards on Lenovo Malaysia’s Official Online Store.
The Legion 5 laptop (15″, 7) with next-gen AMD Ryzen processors is now available for RM5,299 from Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) and official stores on Lazada and Shopee.
The device is also available for RM403.20 per month on a 12-month instalment plan with HSBC credit cards on Lenovo Malaysia’s Official Online Store.
Pokdepinion: Gaming laptops with decent pricing with high specs and something you can consider getting if you’re looking for a laptop with portability.
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Google To Publicly Test AR Prototypes Beginning Next Month

Google stated recently that it will begin publicly testing augmented reality (AR) devices starting next month. The company has been experimenting with concepts such as AR glasses that display real-time translations, but the corporation wants to move its ideas outside the lab and into the real world.
This initiative will help the company understand how these technologies can aid individuals in their daily lives. Developing experiences like AR navigation will also help the company account for aspects like weather and congested junctions, which can be difficult, if not impossible, to properly duplicate indoors.

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Google plans to start with small-scale public testing with AR prototypes worn by a few dozen Googlers and trustworthy testers. These prototypes will contain in-lens displays, microphones, and cameras, but they will be severely limited in their capabilities.
For example, the AR prototypes do not support photography or videography, but image data will be utilised to enable experiences such as translating the menu in front of the users or directing them to a local coffee shop.
For more information about the limited public testing efforts for AR prototypes, feel free to visit Help Center.
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Pokdepinion: Making a move for a technological advance future! I can’t wait to see how will this tech benefit us.
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Axiata Group and Leet Technology Unveils Axiata Game Hero 2022 Football Edition

Axiata Group Berhad, major regional mobile and digital corporation across ASEAN and South Asia, has unveiled Axiata Game Hero 2022 – Football Edition in collaboration with Leet Technology Inc., an eSports technology company that delivers a platform for competitive gaming.
Axiata Game Hero returns this year with a total prize fund of USD 80,000 and three different game tracks: Konami’s eFootball, Football Arcade Challenge, and Team Manager.

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Axiata Head of Product Innovation and Partnerships, Peggie Lim stated that the company is delighted to be collaborating with Leet Technology to launch the World Cup season with Axiata Game Hero 2022 – Football Edition and providing a new platform for fans to engage through eSports.
Axiata Gamer Hero has been running since 2019 and popular titles such as Free Fire and PUBG were highlighted and garnered positive feedback from gamers. The company anticipates that subscribers throughout four Axiata regions would appreciate the games provided and want to see more players join the battlefield and represent their countries, given the vast football fan base in Southeast Asia and South Asia.
What is Axiata Game Hero (AGH)?
AGH is an Axiata Group tournament for its six operating companies in Southeast Asia and South Asia. The tournament has a three-part immersive football tournament:
eFootball by Konami
The eFootball tournament will begin on 15 June 2022, coinciding with the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and will conclude on 13 to 14 December 2022, with the Regional Grand Finals. The competition will take place in four countries; Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Bangladesh, with subscribers from Boost Malaysia, XL Indonesia, Robi Bangladesh, and Smart Cambodia taking part.
The event will have four unique tiers for each country, with top players competing for a seat in the Elite Lounge, then the Country League Qualifiers, and lastly the Regional Grand Finals, all of which will be held in a double-elimination format. The competition provides a total of US$60,000 in cash and goods awards.

Football Arcade Challenge
The game will include hypercasual yet competitive mini-games in four country competitions beginning on 12 June 2022 and ending on 26 November 2022. Six games will be played over the course of six months, with new ones added every two weeks. The top 30 players on each game leaderboard will receive a total of $10,000 in cash and products.

Team Manager
This game is a one-month fantasy football event based on the 2022 FIFA World Cup schedules, in which each player receives a $100 million virtual budget and selects the best formation, 11 players, and four playing substitutes.
Variable game boosters such as triple captain booster, bench-boost booster, free-hit booster, and wildcard booster are available in Team Manager. The events offer a total of $10,000 in cash and product awards, including football club jerseys.

For more information about AGH 2022 – Football Edition, feel free to visit their official website here.
Pokdepinion: An official eSports platform for football games! To all Football Manager pros out there, come participate, and good luck!
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Nokia X6 Comes With Notch – Reportedly To Launch On April 27

It has been spreading all over the internet that HMD Global, the home of Nokia smartphones will be launching a new X-series in China this Friday, April 27 2018.
Nokia X6 (2018)
Nokia X6 (2018) reported renders of the device
As reported by GSMArena, the device from the company will be called the Nokia X6. The device is not to be confused with the original bulky 2010 model though.
As you can see at the render of the smartphone, it shows of a notch above at the display, making it the company’s first device to wear a notch (which you can see many smartphones of today’s market implementing it).

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Usually found at the top of the device, the Nokia logo this time around had to make way for the notch and is implemented at the low bottom right corner of the Nokia X6. As for the back, it looks quite similar to the design on the Nokia 7, which was launched recently here in Malaysia along with the Nokia 1.
Reportedly, the device is set to feature a 5.8-inch display with a 19:9 ratio display. In addition to that, reports have suggested that there will be two variants of the device. With one using a Snapdragon 636 chipset with 6GB of RAM, while the other uses a MediaTek Helio P60 that comes with 4GB RAM instead.
They should come out with Android 8.0 Oreo on the go, with the company’s focus on giving the best Android experience and should be Android One certified.
While there hasn’t been any word of it’s release in Malaysia just yet, we might get more info on the device when it does comes out in the China. Until then, stay tuned for more info!
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Pokdepinion: Details are scarce and much is still hidden. Still, we can expect the Snapdragon variant to be higher priced that the MediaTek rendition, also because of the RAM that they come in as well. It kind of annoys me that majority of the companies are going for the notch look.  What do you think? Do you like notches in smartphones? Let us know!
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HUAWEI Band 4e Available At Launch At Promo RM69 Price

We’ve previously reported on the HUAWEI Band 4e where it will be launched on the 19th of February 2021. Now it seems that HUAWEI Malaysia has announced the official price and they will also offer the smartband at a special promo price at launch.
HUAWEI Band 4e promo launch price

If you are interested in getting the HUAWEI Band 4e, it comes with a price tag of RM119. Should that be too much for you, HUAWEI Malaysia will be offering lucky customers the smartband for only RM69.

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The special price is offered on a first come, first served basis (while stocks lasts) on the 19th of February 2021. It will be available starting from 10.08am on the day itself, so you might want to quickly grab the offer if you’re planning to get the smartband.
Available in Graphite Black and Mineral Red color variants, you can purchase the HUAWEI Band 4e through the HUAWEI Store or Lazada.
Do read up on our previous coverage to find out more details on the HUAWEI Band 4e. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: That sounds like an attractive price for a smartband. You definitely want to be quick however. I wonder how many units that they’ve got for the special price..
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Introducing Malaysia’s First Real-time Indoor Navigation App

It seems that Sunway Pyramid has come u with their very own Sunway Pyramid Mobile app, the very first shopping mall application with real-time in-mall navigation. The mall, which caters to 1,000 specialty stores, it could get hard to make your way around. With that in mind, it seems that the new app is the answer to shopper’s dilemma.

Sunway Pyramid has worked closely with the Google Indoor Maps team to integrate their mobile app with Google’s very own map engine for the upcoming versions of the app so shopper will be able to navigate around easily without getting lost.
Sunway Pyramid Mobile app
In addition to navigating shoppers, the app will also reward users over their usage. App-exclusive rewards also will be given to those who utilize the app. The Sunway Pyramid Mobile app will be available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store on the 12th of April 2019. If you are interested in learning more on what it can do, you can visit the on-ground event at the Water Feature on G Floor from 12-28th of April 2019.

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Pokdepinion: Coming from around the area, I’m quite familiar with Sunway Pyramid, so I doubt I’d need navigation :P I do understand though how people can get lost in the mall so I guess this would come in handy for them.
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Android Q Beta Will Roll Out To More Smartphone Brands This Year

It seems that there’s a slight change in developer previews for Android devices. Previously, such previews was limited to Google’s Nexus devices and more recently, they’ve tested out seven OEMs last year. This year however, we could possibly see more smartphones to get the Android Q beta.
Last year saw phones that include the Nokia 7 Plus, OnePlus 6, OPPO R15 Pro, Sony Xperia XZ2, vivo X21, and Mi Mix 2S to get the Android P beta test. Android developer Illiyan Malchev has revealed that there will be even more brands to join the Android Q Beta program. Despite that, he didn’t specify on what brands and how many devices will be participating this time around as Google I/O is set to arrive in a few months time.
Being a part of the beta testing program assures that you’ll be receiving the latest software updates from Google, and that’s beneficial to get the best possible experience from your Android device. With more and more phones to be involved in the program, hopefully it will lead to faster update distribution in the future.

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Pokdepinion: This may not seem like a big thing for some, but it is definitely a step in the right direction. Who doesn’t want to be a part of the latest Android updates?

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Fortnite’s Latest Update Brings Most Wanted Event with More Rewards

The newest Fortnite update brings the Most Wanted event to the fray with even more rewards for players to enjoy.
Fortnite Most Wanted Event

Score the ultimate heist.
Dive into #FortniteMostWanted now, complete quests and unlock sweet in-game rewards 🔥
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— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) February 14, 2023

During the v23.40 update released yesterday, Fortnite launched the ‘Most Wanted’ event. It challenges players to complete all five waves of quests and become the most notorious squad, unlocking various exotic weapons and rewards in the process. The event is set to run from February 14 to February 28, 2 AM ET local time.

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Players can complete quests to increase their in-game currency, Infamy, and earn new rewards, including the Gold Blooded Ice Outfit. They must defeat cold-blooded bosses to earn vault keycards, which can be used to access cold-blooded vaults containing event-themed exotic weapons. The event’s weapons are not a secret, and players can unlock them by completing challenges.
In addition to the heisted weapons, players can get their hands on the Hand Cannon, Heavy Sniper, Dual Pistols, Hop Rock Dualies, Suppressed Pistol, and Boom Sniper Rifle during the event. However, Battle Royale/Zero build modes will exclude motorboats, bows, and bow-related augments.

The Most Wanted event introduces the Heat level system, which increases when players open Vaults and eliminate opponents, providing various buffs. Cold-Blooded members become more hostile towards players with any amount of Heat, and those with zero Heat will be visible on the minimap. As players raise their Heat level, they gain movement speed and can regenerate up to 100 health and shield out of combat. Additionally, they can take advantage of new augments like Grab Bag, Sniper Surplus, Last Shots, and Keymaster.
The Most Wanted event features five sets of progressively available quests, with completing most of the quests in a set unlocking a new one. Players can also participate in the Most Wanted Leaderboards Challenge to earn additional rewards.
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Pokdepinion: Compared to a lot of similar games, I’m still amazed how much content is being churned out by the game still. I actually wished Apex Legends would follow their example for both in-game events and alternative games.
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Shopee Launches New Shopee24 Express Delivery Service – Guarantees next day delivery

Time to shop more on Shopee

Good news to all you Shopee addicts out there!
At their Raya open house earlier today Shopee announced a brand new service that will sure make your shopping experience with the e-commerce giant a whole lot more enjoyable. With the newly launched Shopee24 Express Delivery service, Shopee guarantees that your purchased items will be delivered the very next day. However, this Shopee24 is only applicable to orders made before 2PM every day except for Sundays and public holidays. If your item is not delivered the next day, your next delivery will be free.

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According to Shopee, there are currently 10,000 items applicable with big brands such as Nescafe, Dutch Lady, Drypers, Dove, Dettol, Khind, Philips among them. Items applicable can be identified via the “Shopee24” tag. At the moment this service is only available for users within Klang Valley.
Shopee says that they recognise the need for faster deliveries, hence why they launched this 24 hour delivery service. They also hope that this Shopee24 Express Delivery service will be an industry game changer.
To commemorate the launch of the Shopee24 Express Delivery service, Shopee also introduced the Shopee 7.7 Orange Madness campaign. This campaign will run from 24 June to 4 July and during the campaign period you have a chance to make purchases from as low as RM 0.77 as well as purchase from a list of over 40 high-value items including the Mi 9T, Samsung Galaxy S10, Haier 50” Ultra HD Smart LED TV, DJI Tello Boost Combo drone, and Fitbit Versa Health & Fitness Smart Watch for only RM1 and many other promotions. There will also be free shipping when you spend a minimum of RM27.

Hope you guys have a tremendous time shopping during the Shopee 7.7 Orange Madness campaign!
Pokdepinion: I definitely like what Shopee is doing with their Shopee24 Express Delivery service. Hopefully others will take a cue from this and offer their own similar service.
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YOLO and Win a Holiday Trip with the Samsung Galaxy A Series (2017) Contest; #A2017LiveUnplanned

Seize the opportunity and YOLO your way to a free holiday trip to some of the trendiest travel locations around. #A2017LiveUnplanned
Feeling tired at work? Is your daily grind giving you a headache? Suddenly feel the need to catch a break and get out of town for a while? Well, you might just have the opportunity to do that.
Samsung is running a #A2017LiveUnplanned contest, and it could be exactly what you need to temporarily get away from the hustle and bustle of your daily lives.

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#A2017LiveUnplanned Instagram Contest
Employing the ‘YOLO’ matra in life can be exciting, especially when we’re stuck with our daily grind at work. We just have that feeling that we want to be free from all these commitments, even for a short while. Samsung is giving you that opportunity with the #A2017LiveUnplanned Instagram contest.
As part of their ongoing efforts to inspire the millennials to seize the opportunity and live unplanned, Samsung is running the #A2017LiveUnplanned Instagram contest, where winners will get a free holiday trip to some of the trendiest travel locations in the world.
Mr. Lee Jui Siang, Vice President, IT & Mobile Business Unit,Samsung Malaysia Electronics, said:
Millennials are socially active and fun-seeking individuals that often live in the moment. Speak to them and they will tell you that travelling to exotic locales and exciting destinations are in their bucket lists.Since they have found their perfect companion in the Galaxy A Series (2017), we decided to give away holiday tickets to various beautiful destinations for them to fulfill their bucket lists and help them connect and create memories.
The #A2017LiveUnplanned Instagram Contest is the perfect opportunity for millennials to start packing up and head out to uncover the vast lands, wide oceans, and start living their lives unplanned, one day at a time.

To participate in the contest, all you have to do is:

Purchase a Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) or A5 (2017) and keep the receipt as proof of purchase.
Post up either a photo or video of your most YOLO moment on Instagram.
Insert a creative caption with the hashtags #A2017LiveUnplanned and #myGalaxyA2017 and tag @samsungmobilemy. (Kindly ensure that your Instagram account is set to Public)

The most creative submission in the #A2017LiveUnplanned Instagram contest will be chosen as winners and get to enjoy an awesome trip with flight and accommodation fully sponsored by Samsung. Whether you’re gonna be de-stressing in Seoul, enjoying the good vibes in Bali, or get the freshest of air at the mountains of Kota Kinabalu, that’s something you’re gonna have to try your luck and win.

Pokdepinion: Wow, a free holiday trip. A getaway from the busy city life sounds pretty nice right now. Be right back, gonna win the contest in a bit.
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Assassin’s Creed Origins punishes paying customers; Denuvo + VMProtect = disastrous performance

Ubisoft adds VMProtect along with Denuvo to protect Assassin’s Creed Origins from pirates, but ends up penalizing paying customers with lousy performance even on decent hardware.
A game you need to pirate to run?
Ubisoft’s latest title in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, AC Origins, comes with Denuvo. Now, Denuvo is not a new name anymore in the PC gaming industry and publishers has shown that DRM protection is not necessary to sell millions of copies of a well-written game. However Ubisoft, in all of their wisdom, decided to add VMProtect to Denuvo for better protection from pirates.
It wouldn’t be an issue if it ran nicely in the background without sucking up too much resources, but apparently the latter is not true. According to Voksi, who has recently cracked Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus before it was launched, Denuvo and VMProtect has a 30-40% hit on the performance in AC Origins.

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Not only is Ubisoft wanting you to pay for the game, it seems that you will have to upgrade to a more recent CPU like the AMD’s Ryzen and Intel’s Coffee Lake to run the game smoothly. Users running an Intel Core i5 4590 and i7 4790K are complaining of 100% CPU loads and FPS drops. Some users are even suffering from BSODs due to the excessive CPU load.
On the bright side, the game that you have paid for is a lot more resistant to crackers now. VMProtect’s layer makes Denuvo a lot harder to trace and crack. It’s a pity that Ubisoft decided to use such a CPU-taxing DRM protection for their latest game. I guess it’s really past the prime of quad core CPUs?
Source: TorrentFreak
Pokdepinion: I am not sure if Ubisoft will try to optimize their DRM protection or just advise gamers to upgrade to a faster CPU. In any case, this is a bad precedent for upcoming DRM-protected games.
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Some iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have problem charging with their screens off

Another day, another iPhone problem? After reports of issues with the reception in the new iPhones, apparently there is another issue with yet another basic feature on the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Users found that their iPhones won’t charge if connected to a charger with the screen off.
This issue is reportedly due to a security feature in iOS, which prevents computers from accessing the iPhones without first unlocking the device. No idea why it has lead to issues with charging, but that happens. You have to wake the device before it starts receiving a charge.

This issue does not affect every device, with Unbox Therapy testing a total of 8 iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max devices. Some charge as expected, while some of them don’t even charge even after waking up, or become unable to wake while the charging cable is connected.

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On the bright side, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max can apparently charge flawlessly with wireless charging. Is this a ploy to force users to buy wireless chargers? If you own a iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max, let us know if you are facing this issue too.
Source: Apple forums
Pokdepinion: Is the day where we finally ditch wired charging near? We definitely need some extra courage for that!
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Lenovo Legion 2 Pro live photos hint at a contender for oddest-looking phone of 2021

Last year, some renders of the Lenovo Legion Duel were leaked and it looked like an absolute abomination. However the final product was refined and it looked significantly better. Hopefully that will be the case this year too, as these leaked Lenovo Legion 2 Pro photos reveal a rather polarizing design.

It seems that Lenovo will take a page out of nubia’s playbook and integrate a fan into the back of the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro, but unfortunately it looks really odd with the vent that’s placed in the middle of nowhere. It might be that Lenovo focused on function over form with this design, but there are probably plenty of ways to make the device look better.

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The white version probably looks rather weird with an iridescent center column, but the black version is definitely quite a looker. It seems that Lenovo will be copying ASUS’ internal layout by placing the motherboard along the center of the device, where it will be the furthest away from your sensitive fingertips, so that you can’t feel the heat of the Snapdragon 888.

While it looks like Lenovo is going with an all-new design, they will be carrying over the popup camera design, which allowed them to design the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro with narrower bezels than some of the competing gaming phones. It will also boast of 90W fast charging, which will feed the 5500mAh battery that is split in two, presumably flanking the main motherboard in the center.
What do you think of the design? Does it suit your fancy?
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Pokdepinion: I think if they went with the segmented design but kept it flush, it would probably look a lot less weird… Also, who’s going to deal with the scratches on the camera lens that’s at risk going to get scratched whenever you place it on a flat surface?
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Acer Care Centre Goes Mobile

Acer Malaysia today announced the availability of its very own Acer Care Centre mobile application. The new Acer app went live today and can be downloaded from Google Play Store. The app will be handled by Acer Malaysia’s official service provider, Highpoint Service Network Sdn Bhd.
The Acer Care Centre app allows easy access to check, track and be updated on the status of the registered Acer device(s) anywhere, anytime. It cuts down the hassle of carrying warranty cards, and calling to check on the service status. Register your Acer device by entering the Serial Number on your device. The app also allows for registration of multiple Acer devices, be it smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop or others. Apart from these, users can locate the Acer service centre nearest to them by using the app. Acer Malaysia currently has 16 service centres nationwide. Should the Acer device requires servicing, users can send a Query under the Service Request function, snap a photo of the proof of purchase and attach it for warranty verification.
Acer Malaysia is also giving away a 3-month warranty extension in addition to the current product warranty for the FIRST 1,000 customers who register with the app. The warranty extension is only applicable to Acer device(s) that are still within standard and extended warranty; and it is also applicable to onsite warranty. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, please visit Acer Malaysia Facebook or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am – 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).

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Pokdepinion: I had personal experience with Acer’s warranty at Highpoint’s Lowyat branch, and the service was extremely efficient. I sent in my Iconia One 7 due to a faulty motherboard, and I got it back the very next day. Now with this app I believe the service will be even better than before.
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Micron Unveils UFS 4.0 Mobile Storage Solution with Impressive Performance Boosts

Renowned semiconductor and memory solutions provider Micron has made an exciting announcement regarding its UFS 4.0 mobile storage solution. The company revealed that it has already shipped qualification samples to select global smartphone manufacturers and chipset vendors. This highly anticipated technology will enable the production of storage capacities ranging from 256GB to 1TB. While high-volume production is set to begin in the second half of this year, it will still take some time before smartphones equipped with Micron UFS 4.0 storage hit the market.
Micron Unveils UFS 4.0 Mobile Storage Solution

Are you ready for the next big thing in #mobile storage? Introducing Micron UFS 4.0 storage, purpose-built for flagship smartphones. Built on advanced 232-layer 3D NAND, it delivers best-in-class performance and power in capacities up to 1TB. https://t.co/PWqS252Ccc pic.twitter.com/lnAXWFlwOW
— Micron Technology (@MicronTech) June 21, 2023

Micron’s UFS 4.0 storage solution is built on a cutting-edge 232-layer TLC flash (triple-level cells) architecture, allowing for the storage of 3 bits per cell. The company emphasizes that its unique six-plane NAND architecture significantly enhances random read throughput, delivering impressive performance improvements over previous generations. Specifically, the UFS 4.0 storage boasts a 100% increase in write bandwidth and a 75% increase in read bandwidth.

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The numbers speak for themselves when it comes to the performance of Micron’s UFS 4.0 storage solution. The sequential read speeds reach an impressive 4,300 MBps, while sequential write speeds can reach up to 4,000 MBps. These speeds surpass Samsung’s UFS 4.0, particularly in terms of write rating. With such exceptional performance capabilities, users can expect faster data transfer and smoother multitasking experiences on their mobile devices.
In addition to its remarkable performance, Micron’s UFS 4.0 chips offer notable efficiency improvements. The new storage solution is 25% more power-efficient, which contributes to improved battery life and optimized energy consumption. Furthermore, the UFS 4.0 technology promises 10% lower write latency, ensuring faster response times and smoother operation for users.

The introduction of the new mobile storage solution standard brings promising possibilities for the next generation of smartphones. As the company begins high-volume production in the coming months, smartphone manufacturers will have access to storage options in capacities ranging from 256GB to 1TB. This expanded storage capacity, combined with the impressive performance boosts, will enable users to store more data and enjoy faster and more efficient mobile experiences.
Stay tuned for the arrival of smartphones equipped with Micron UFS 4.0 storage, as they promise to elevate the mobile experience to new heights.
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Pokdepinion: Micron’s announcement of its UFS 4.0 mobile storage solution marks an exciting advancement in the field of smartphone storage technology. With its high-performance capabilities, including faster sequential read and write speeds, enhanced efficiency, and reduced latency, it sets a new standard for mobile storage. As the technology enters high-volume production in the near future, smartphone users can look forward to devices that offer greater storage capacities and unparalleled performance.
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Monster Hunter World-themed PS4 Pro Unveiled; One of the Best Looking Ones Yet

A brand new Monster Hunter World PS4 Pro console has been unveiled and it looks superb. Definitely one of the best looking variants yet.

Monster Hunter World-themed PS4 Pro Unveiled

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Following the release date announcement at Sony Interactive Entertainment’s pre-Tokyo Game Show press conference, the folks over at Capcom unveiled the limited “Rathalos Edition” PS4 Pro. To be more precise, the actual name is “Liolaeus Edition,” but Liolaeus is Rathalos’ Japanese name.

The console is a CUH-7100 series PS4 Pro with a 1TB hard disk drive, retailing in Japan on December 7th (which happens to be my birthday, just saying), just in time to take the holiday season by storm. Pre-orders will be available starting September 20th at noon Japan time.

If you’re wondering, this means that the console will launch before the game does on January 26th. It’s not unlikely that Sony wanted to get it out in time for the Holiday shopping season. That being said, the bundle does include a download code for the game, which will unlock at midnight on release day.
There’s no word yet on a release of the Monster Hunter World PS4 Pro variant outside of Japan. It’s not announced for the Western audience yet and it’s not announced for us in the Asia region but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s not coming. For now, we just have to play the waiting game.
If you missed out on the major Monster Hunter World announcement at Sony’s TGS 2017 press conference, click here to get up to speed on things.

Pokdepinion: That is one hell of a beautiful variant of Sony’s current console. The Monster Hunter World PS4 Pro console is something I definitely want to have. Whether I can afford or not is a different story but if I had the money and it’s not being released here, I wouldn’t mind shipping it all the way from Japan.
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A closer look at the HONOR View20’s 48MP camera

Over the years, we have been striving to quash the incorrect assumption that more megapixels indicate a better camera. It simply does not work that way. But that changed when we tested out the HONOR View20, which comes with the latest 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor. The HONOR View20 delivered excellent shots, despite featuring tiny 0.8µm pixels. How did they do it?
Stronger together

The first thing to note is that the Sony IMX 586 sensor here uses a Quad Bayer color filter, instead of the standard Bayer filter. What this does is have four pixels in a square sport the same color filter, instead of the alternating pattern that regular Bayer filters have. So a sensor with a Quad Bayer color filter is actually optimized to capture 1/4th of the rated resolution, or 12MP. It’s worth noting that the HONOR View20 defaults to 12MP images. When it does that, the effective pixel size actually balloons to 1.6µm, which is larger than your regular flagship smartphones.

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48MP AI Super Clarity

That pretty much explains why shooting 48MP images with the HONOR View20 delivers pretty poor quality. But then HONOR recently released the 48MP AI Super Clarity mode for the HONOR View20, which allowed us to take amazing 48MP shots too. How does that work now?

What AI Super Clarity does is more than just simple interpolation. You can clearly see there’s more detail than you can get by simply blowing up the 12MP images to 48MP. The only explanation as to why it takes at least 2 seconds to capture a 48MP AI Super Clarity shot is because it takes multiple exposures, combines them into one image via software processing to increase the captured details.
Night Mode

That’s also pretty much how the HONOR View20’s Night Mode work. Take multiple exposures, combine it, get one beautiful image that’s unparalleled by your usual images. This method also circumvents needing complex stabilization algorithms, because the sensor isn’t actually exposed for the full 4 seconds, but rather multiple shots were taken during the time frame.

This also allows for a less aggressive noise reduction algorithm, as the HONOR View20 can then average out the noise in the multiple exposures, meaning less detail will be smudged away by noise reduction. The difference is pretty clear to see in the shot of the ceiling art at the Palace of Versailles. I used it even when it wasn’t exactly dark, but just whenever I felt that I needed more details in your shot.
We were recently in Paris to attend the launch of the HONOR View20, and we were given the opportunity to take some pretty cool shots of the attractions there with the HONOR View20. What do you think? The full image gallery is shared below (only visible in web browsers), or you can also head over to our Flickr to check out the images.

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