The PS Plus Asia October 2021 free games lineup has just been revealed by Sony. The games offered include Mortal Kombat X, PGA Tour 2K21, Castlevania Requiem and Hell Let Loose.

Get over here! Here are your October PS Plus games, starting from 5 Oct:
🔥 Hell Let Loose (PS5)
🏰 Castlevania Requiem (PS4)
🐲 Mortal Kombat X (PS4)
🏌♀ PGA Tour 2K21 (PS4) pic.twitter.com/MzpQxim1Uf
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PS Plus Asia October 2021 FREE Games Lineup

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First on the PS Plus Asia October 2021 free games lineup is Mortal Kombat X. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all-new gameplay. For the first time, players can choose from multiple variations of each character impacting both strategy and fighting style.

The second game on the list is PGA Tour 2K21. Play against the pros. Play with your crew. In PGA TOUR 2K21, you can play by the rules or create your own. Prove you’ve got what it takes to become FedExCup Champion in PGA Tour 2K21’s new PGA TOUR career mode. Take on PGA TOUR Pros during your very own career and earn rewards and gear.
Play against Justin Thomas and 11 top pros on stunning, real-life courses including TPC Sawgrass, East Lake Golf Club, and more. Create and personalise your MyPLAYER with equipment and apparel from brands you love and design your ultimate course.

Next on the list is Castlevania Requiem. Experience two of the greatest games from the famous Castlevania series. Make your way to the top of Dracula’s castle as Richter Belmont, descendant of the famed clan of vampire hunters, in “Rondo of Blood”, or take the leading role as Dracula’s son Alucard in “Symphony of the Night”.

The last game on the PS Plus Asia October 2021 free games list is Hell Let Loose for the PS5. Join the ever-expanding experience of Hell Let Loose – a hardcore World War Two first-person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource-based RTS-inspired meta-game.
Fight in the most iconic battles of the Western Front, including Carentan, Omaha Beach, Foy and more. This is combat at a whole new scale….with lumbering tanks dominating the battlefield, crucial supply chains fuelling the frontlines, you are a cog in the machine of colossal combined arms warfare. Hell Let Loose puts you in the chaos of war, complete with deep player-controlled vehicles, a dynamically evolving front line, and crucial unit-focused gameplay that commands the tide of battle.
All the games in the PS Plus Asia October 2021 free games lineup will be available to download next week on 5th October. For now, you can still download the free games from last month’s list.
Pokdepinion: I’m actually pretty excited to play Castlevania Requiem. Definitely gonna be a fun time.
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WhatsApp Will Get “Message Yourself” Feature Soon

For those of you who wanted an easier time taking down note and sharing files with yourself, WhatsApp will soon be getting the Message Yourself feature.
WhatsApp “Message Yourself” Feature

WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new feature called “Message Yourself”. What it does is basically in the name itself, where you can message yourself as a way to keep certain information and media readily accessible for yourself. This is especially helpful if you’re using the messaging app on multiple devices.

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The feature has been in beta since late October 2022, and now they are making it available for everyone. Meta is expecting to be available everyone globally in the coming weeks, so the update is likely launching in stages, with some of you already having the feature at this point in time.

For easy access, your own contact will appear at the very top of the list, and selecting it will take you to the usual chat screen where you can send messages to yourself. You can even have messages pinned here in case there is something you would like to refer to for a long time among the sea of other messages.
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Pokdepinion: Have already been using this feature on Telegram so I will likely stick to this. If you use WhatsApp more often, this would be definitely be the more convenient option.
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OPPO Teams Up With ESPL And Digi In Launching OPPO Gaming Tournament Season 1

OPPO Malaysia has recently revealed that they’ve partnered up with Esports Players League (ESPL) and Digi to host the OPPO Gaming Tournament Season 1, which features PUBG Mobile with RM25,000 worth of prizes to be won.
OPPO Gaming Tournament Season 1
OPPO has said that they aim to bring and give opportunities to amateur players in the country to take part in experiencing esports.
The OPPO Gaming Tournament is divided into four stages; Qualifiers, Quarter Final, Semi Final, and Grand Final. There will be a total of 512 teams to be selected for the Qualifiers, who will compete for the top 16 spots in the Grand Final round.

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If you are interested in joining the OPPO Gaming Tournament, the competition is open to Malaysians aged 12 and above.
Here’s the breakdown of the prizes:
1st place: RM4000 and 4x OPPO Reno3 Pro2nd Place: RM2000 and 4x OPPO A923rd place: RM1000 and 4x OPPO Enco W314th place: RM10005th-8th place: RM500
Registration for the contest starts today, 15th June until the 2nd of July 2020. The first Qualifiers will begin on the 6th of July to 8th of July. For the Quarter Finals, it will begin on the 9th of July and Semi Finals is on the 11th of the same month. Finally, the Grand Finals will take place on the 12th of July 2020.
Want to sign up in the tournament? You can do so by visiting the link right here.
Pokdepinion: Personally I’m not a huge fan of PUBG Mobile but hey, if you’re good at it, why not give it a shot? Who knows, you might win.
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Acer Brings New Gaming Lineup Across Different Sizes, Including A 3D Model

Four new models under the company’s Predator gaming lineup is introduced, with options spanning from 14 inches all the way up to 17 inches – amongst the models include a special SpatialLabs model that displays stereoscopic 3D content.

First up is the new Predator Triton 17 X – or as Acer calls it, the “most powerful gaming laptop to date”. That being said, the company specifically mentions “less than an inch in height” (which means sub-25.4mm thickness), making it just ever-so-slightly thinner than the usual desktop-replacement suspects out there. The chassis is certainly not your standard gaming laptop stuff: we’re talking CNC-milled unibody chassis, micro-etched RGB logo, stainless steel speaker grilles, and diamond cut surfaces.

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Inside the shell contains hardware that can be configured up to Intel Core i9-13900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU, with RAM options available up to 64GB in DDR5-5600 configuration and combined 4TB SSD array in RAID 0 configuration. Display-wise, it comes with 17-inch 16:10 250Hz (likely overclocked) mini-LED display that boasts up to 1000 nits in brightness and full DCI-P3 coverage.
The cooling department gets a new triple-fan cooling layout coupled with vapor chamber, two of which are custom 5th-gen ‘AeroBlade’ fans with 10% increase in airflow from predecessor thanks to wind-guiding structures. The CPU also gets the liquid metal treatment for better heat conductivity, with dedicated heatpipes for the Intel chip to carry the heat away. Other features include: fingerprint reader, per-key RGB, six-speaker array, Intel Killer Wi-Fi & Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4 and SD 7.0 card reader.

Next up is the smaller 16-inch Predator Helios Neo 16: the lid of the laptop features laser-etched ‘encrypted codes’ which contains a secret message. The hardware itself is powered by Intel Core i7-13700HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU (140W TGP), plus 32GB DDR5-4800 and 2TB SSD array in RAID 0 for its maximum configuration. The AeroBlade fans – which features ‘all-metal’ design help pushes the heat away coming from the CPU with liquid metal pre-applied. Display options include both 16:10 QHD+ 165Hz and FHD+ 165Hz option with 100% sRGB coverage.

Next up is the 14-incher, the Predator Triton 14. This lightweight, sub-20mm chassis contains up to Core i7-13700H (with liquid metal pre-applied) with the option of RTX 4070 or RTX 4050 laptop GPU. The 16:10 QHD+ 250Hz mini-LED display is DisplayHDR 600 certified and covers full DCI-P3 color gamut. This time around, the RAM is the soldered LPDDR5-6000 with up to 32GB available, plus a single M.2 SSD slot. Wi-Fi 6E is once again courtesy of Intel Killer chip; and among the ports include a microSD slot.

Finally, the special model comes in the form of Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition. It packs serious hardware: including a Core i9-13900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (with MUX switch) at disposal, with 32GB of DDR5-5600 to come along with it. The laptop itself also features Intel Killer Wi-Fi and Ethernet, with full range of I/O including two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports, including one with offline charging support, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a microSD card reader.
The prominent feature is the 3D display which utilizes eye-tracking, stereoscopic 3D display and real-time scene rendering to generate in-game scenes in 3D form. Acer says currently over 70 titles support this feature, with different levels of 3D support including ‘3D+’ and ‘3D Ultra’ – and more titles will come down the line through the TrueGame app.
No local availability information is known so far – though some models are already available in some regions including China, while most models are expected to roll out starting next month in EMEA and NA regions.
Pokdepinion: Certainly high-end stuff here. Interested to see how 3D works out in games.
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Ducky introduces its first gaming mouse – Ducky SECRET

Ducky, a Taiwan based company who excels in producing excellent mechanical keyboards has just pulled the drapes off their first gaming mouse called Secret during Computex 2015. The mouse has garnered a lot of consumer attention because the material used for the mouse’s body is unlike what any other mouse on the market uses.

The unique material used is PBT plastic, and for your information, PBT plastic is more difficult to mold than ABS but Ducky was successful and has gotten mostly positive response at Computex 2015, many of which who tried the mouse said the mouse has a more ergonomic and solid feel. PBT plastic should also prove more durable than ABS plastic.

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The design of the Ducky Secret bears much resemblance with the Microsoft Intelligent Mouse 3.0 and the Steel Series Sensei with a slight tweak, of course. The Ducky Secret uses five Omron Micro switches for every button including the macro button and total of nine RGB LED lights which can be customized.

Instead of using a laser sensor, the Ducky Secret adopts the Pixart PMW 3310DH optical sensor which is quite commonly used in gaming mice currently in the market like the Corsair M45. For your information, the Avago 3310 is basically the same optical sensor with a different name. The Ducky Secret has 7 adjustable dpi levels, 400/800/1200/2400/3300 and 5000 dpi.

Ducky Secret is currently bundled with the Ducky Flipper mouse-pad for pre-orders. I’m not sure the exact price in Malaysia since Ducky Malaysia has just previewed a little teaser but I’ve found out that Ducky Singapore is receiving pre-orders at SGD 109 ( approximately MYR 345) since last October.

Pokdepinion : Looking at the specifications, the Ducky Secret is like many other gaming mice but what sets it apart from the rest is the PBT plastic body. Is the mouse actually any good? That’s what makes me really interested to test out the mouse.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 sold out in just 53 seconds in China

Xiaomi’s Mi 9 offers amazing value for its very affordable price, and it seems that Chinese smartphone enthusiasts agree. The latest flagship from Xiaomi was fully snapped up in just 53 seconds, despite Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s founder assuring everyone that there are “sufficient” units.

He probably misjudged the demand for the Xiaomi Mi 9, as it is currently the most affordable Snapdragon 855 device in the market. Not to mention that it is one of the first to tout the latest flagship chipset in the market.

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With a price tag starting from just RMB 2999, we don’t blame the Chinese smartphone users to go gaga over the device. In fact we forsee a similar scenario here in Malaysia. Speaking of which, we might actually see it arrive a bit later due to the fact that the Xiaomi Mi 9 sold so well in its homeland.
The specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 9:
Xiaomi Mi 9 Specifications

Snapdragon 855, octa-core up to 2.84 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 12GB RAM
Up to 256GB storage
6.39″ FHD+ AMOLED display
48MP f/1.75 Sony IMX586 + 16MP f/2.2 wide angle + 12MP f/2.2 telephoto
20MP f/2.0 selfie camera
MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie
3300 mAh battery, 27W Charge Turbo, 20W Wireless Charging
6 + 128GB: RMB 2999 (~RM1820)
8 + 128GB: RMB 3299 (~RM1998)
12 + 256GB: RMB 3999 (~RM2421)

It’s arrival here in Malaysia is imminent as it has been spotted on SIRIM several days earlier. Would you be getting one when it arrives here?
Pokdepinion: I wonder how fast will the Mi 9 sell out in Malaysia…
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You Can Get Assassin’s Creed Odyssey For Free on PC – And Here’s How

You Can Get Assassin’s Creed Odyssey For Free on PC

Missed out on playing Assassin’s Creed Odyssey? Since the game’s release on 5th October 2018, it has garnered some positive reviews, even from us, and it’s definitely not one you would want to miss regardless of whether you’re a fan of the series or just the genre itself.
If you haven’t played it yet but don’t plan on spending money for it, there is a way for you to get a copy of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey for free if you’re on PC.

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Google is currently doing a playtest for their latest Chrome streaming service called Project Stream. all you’ll need to do is play a game for about an hour and then you’ll be gifted Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey via Ubisoft’s Uplay service, plus 1,000 helix credits for all Project Stream participants. The testing will end on 15th January 2019 which should be an ample amount of time to do just that.
If you haven’t heard of Google’s Project Stream then here’s what you need to know. Project Stream is a platform for streaming some of the latest games and during the test period you’ll have the ability to stream the game to a supported Chrome browser on a laptop or desktop.
They have teamed up with Ubisoft to give a limited number of folk the ability to play Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey at no charge for the duration of the Project Stream test. You can take a look at the video at the top of this post to know more about it.
This will only be available for US citizens so if you’re living elsewhere, you’re out of luck. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is currently available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Pokdepinion: Well, it’s a free game. I’m sure no one’s gonna skip on giving that a try.
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Touch ‘n Go eWallet Takes Over Kampong Bahru With Kampong Kashless Ramadan Bazaar Campaign

With Ramadan set to arrive in a couple of days, the folks at TNG Digital has revealed that they are taking over Kampong Bahru with their first ever Kampong Kashless Ramadan Bazaar, which begins from 6th of May 2019.
At the bazaar, you can choose from over 400 stalls available and prepare for iftar by using the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app to make payments. There’s also also more than one way to earn rewards and cashbacks when you make payments with the eWallet, where you can head on down to find out more.
Some of the activities that they’ve prepared include:

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Ketupat Runtuh – Make a purchase using the eWallet app at the bazaar or at over 50,000 merchants to stand a chance to win cashbacks worth RM1,000,000
Kucing Kashless Rekomen – Weekly update through the eWallet app of the Top 10 food picks and happenings at the bazaar
Katch Kucing Kashless – Be the fastest to spot 5 of the hidden ‘Kucing’ at the bazaar, take a selfie and upload on Facebook. Be sure to tag the Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s Facebook and include the hashtags #KatchKucing #rayasempoitng #rayasempoi #tngewallet
Hadiah Extra Sempoi – Check out the Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s booth at the bazaar to grab great deals and exclusive merchandise from as low as RM2

When it’s Ramadan, it’s a good time to do some good deeds and charitable acts. To do something about that, the company has partnered up with Kechara Soup Kitchen to ensure that any excess food at the bazaar will be redistributed to the people in need. You can also play a part in the service by bringing in your own food, water containers, and also recycling bags to the bazaar.
For more information on the bazaar, you can head down here.
Pokdepinion: Even Ramadan bazaars are going cashless, at least the one in Kampong Bahru (for now). We are really aiming for a cashless future..
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is the SoC Powering 2021 Flagship Smartphones

Contrary to popular belief, the next flagship SoC by Qualcomm isn’t the Snapdragon 875, but the Snapdragon 888. It will be the one powering a whole bunch of flagship smartphones and if you’re not sure what to expect from it, let’s check it out.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888

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At the Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm has officially unveiled the Snapdragon 888 SoC. It will be the chipset powering upcoming flagship smartphones of 2021, including Xiaomi, Sony, ASUS, OnePlus, and more. Previously, many expected it to be called the Snapdragon 875 given the names of the previous high end SoCs.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 will have a 5G modem fully integrated into the chip, and is the first from the company to have this. It will have their own X60 modem based on a 5nm process for better power efficiency as well as 5G carrier aggregation across mmWave and sub-6GHz bands.
Apart from that, it also features their 6th gen AI engine via a tweaked Qualcomm Hexagon processor. This will result in major performance boosts and efficiency for AI-related tasks. While Qualcomm mentioned that the Adreno GPU used here will have the “most significant upgrade”, no specifics on the performance have been revealed.
For those of you who prioritize on mobile photography, the Snapdragon 888 is said to be capable of shooting 12MP resolution photos up to 120 images per second. This is made possible because of the update Image Signal Processor (ISP) built into the chip. No word on any improvements for video capabilities however.
There’s still plenty of details to be uncovered on the Snapdragon 888 SoC but it will be revealed as the Snapdragon Tech Summit goes on. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a very lucky number, but I also hope that it packs enough punch to bring the numbers up.
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Lenovo ThinkReality VRX Headset Now Available In Select Markets

Lenovo has just announced the new ThinkReality VRX all-in-one VR headset for enterprise markets. This Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1-powered headset provides a pair of high resolution displays per eye with the resolution of 2280 x 2280 pixels, 95° of vision and a refresh rate of 70Hz or 90Hz. It also supports mixed reality usage thanks to stereo HD passthrough cameras, with a quad-camera system responsible for 6DoF optical tracking.
This standalone unit is powered by a slightly dated Android 12 OS, with 12GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage available. I/O wise, it comes with 3.5mm jack, plus USB-C port that provides either wired display streaming or device charging (battery capacity rated at 6900mAh). On that note, the VRX also supports wireless streaming.

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The pricing starts at $1,299 (~RM5,710) and is expected to release within this month in select markets – though Lenovo doesn’t specify the regions currently available for sale. Malaysia so far doesn’t seem to be included in the list as the ThinkReality VRX microsite is not available under the Malaysia’s region. That said, Lenovo says channels are open for enterprise customers to contact respective sales representatives for more information.
Pokdepinion: Android 12 does look like the odd choice here – given we’re nearing Android 14 release by now.
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Esports Malaysia Association Is Finding The First-ever Malaysian Players For SEA Games 2019

Esports Malaysia Association or simply ESM are making their final preparation for the state level qualifiers ahead of Malaysia’s much anticipated first-ever appearance at the Southeast Asia Games 2019 (SEA Games) 2019 in the Philippines.
Since its recognition as a medal sport in 2018, ESM has been working to ensure that Malaysia produces a successful debut at the premier regional sporting event. In the competition, five medals will be contested in esports and a single esport demonstration event will be held in the Philippines before the actual Games. All slot selections will be chosen by ESM and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The Malaysian National Selection will be a nationwide search to find the Malaysian representitives for the upcoming Games. The selection will be divided into 3 sections; State Qualifiers, National Grand Finals, and Bootcamp. The format has been designed by ESM to provide maximum participation potential on all levels starting with the grassroots, and enhanced with the support of KBS and MSN by introducing the nation’s first esports development program. It will begin today, 15th of March 2019 with the opening registration and will continue until the Southeast Asian Games in December 2019.

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Presently, ESM’s 16 state associations are in the midst of hosting state qualifiers to select the players for the five confirmed esports titles. These include DOTA 2, Starcraft II, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Arena of Valor, and Tekken 7.
Players/teams will be allowed to register for multiple qualifiers with the exception that they have not secured a slot in the Malaysia National Selection Grand Finals. Participation is open to all Malaysian citizen from the age of 13 years old and above with parental consent needed for players under the age of 18.
If you are interested in participating, you can check out the link right here for more information.
Pokdepinion: Hopefully, they’ll make more games available at the SEA Games to offer more flexibility to players. If you fancy yourself, why don’t you give it a shot?
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review – Noteworthy Consideration

As many of you may know by now, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has support for the S Pen. Unlike the Galaxy Note series however, it doesn’t have a dedicated slot for it. This means you will have to store it elsewhere or get a case that has one. At the moment, there is an official case with a dedicated slot, known as the “Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with Pen”. Is it worth getting? Let’s find out.\
Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Case with S Pen
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review – Box
The packaging of the protective case is pretty simple as it gives you a clear view of the case. When opened, you are expected to find the following items:
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review – Box content

S Pen Fold Edition
S Pen tips
User guide
The flip cover case itself

Appearance
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review – Front
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Case with S Pen looks like your typical flip cover case from Samsung, albeit narrower to fit the foldable smartphone. Looking at the front, with the flip cover which has a small opening on top so you can answer calls while the case is flipped close.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review – Sides
The top, bottom, and right side is basically exposed but on the left side, it’s covered to protect the hinge. Also, you will find the much needed S Pen slot to store the accessory. This slot does make the smartphone feel wider when it’s folded but since it’s rather narrow to begin with, it’s not really an issue.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review – Rear
Moving to the rear, you can see the camera cutout to nicely fit the foldable’s triple camera system on the top-left corner, and the Samsung logo towards the bottom. It’s worth noting that when you have the case on, it renders the camera bump invisible, but more on that later.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review – S Pen Fold Edition
Lastly, you have the S Pen Fold Edition, which looks identical to the one found for the Galaxy S21 Ultra until you put both of them side by side. This new S Pen is actually bigger, albeit only slightly. You still have the button on the side and no locking mechanism on the top like you would typical find with the Galaxy Note counterparts.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Case with S Pen is a simple, classy protective case that is practical, unlike the ones found on for its Flip brethren which are more for aesthetics. It’s only available in black so if you want a simple, straightforward case to use alongside the S Pen, I’m sure you’d have no complaints with its looks.
In case you missed it, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 by clicking right here.
Specifications

Color
Black

Compatibility
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3

Features
Antimicrobial Coating
Dedicated S Pen slot
Front and rear protection
Leather

Dimensions
81.3 x 160.25 x 18.9 mm, 61g

S Pen
S Pen Writing (No Bluetooth)
Exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3
7.7 x 132.1 x 7.4 mm, 6.7g

User Experience
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review
Installing the case on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is pretty easy. Basically, there is a shell that will be attached to the bottom part of foldable smartphone, which is the part that shares the same side as the USB-C port. It does seem rather odd since the sides of the top part of the Galaxy Z Fold3 are exposed but since shells adds a small bump, it’s less likely to make contact with any surface that it drops on. As soon as you hear a click sound when putting it in, you’re good to go.
The flip case isn’t magnetic, so it doesn’t necessarily close up all the time. However, I personally find that it doesn’t have trouble covering the display most of the time, with gravity usually being its worst enemy. Contrary to some reports, the flip cover does cover the entirety of the cover display just fine. In case you’re wondering, having it flipped close will automatically turn off the display.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review
While using the foldable smartphone with the case on, it does get noticeably wider. This is mostly due to the dedicated S Pen slot but you can feel that it became thicker as well. It’s nowhere close to the point of being unwieldy so don’t worry about that. As far as I’m concerned, it provided the necessary protection for the device.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review – Dedicated S Pen slot
Speaking of the dedicated S Pen slot, it’s a hard, rubberized shell which provides protection for the accessory as well. If you thought that it’s more of a “sock” that flattens when the S Pen isn’t sitting inside, that’s certainly not the case. Taking it out and putting in back is a smooth and easy process.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review – Camera bumo
As mentioned previously, the flip case renders the camera bump invisible since it adds thickness to the rear except for the triple camera system given the cutout. This is great as it provides additional protection to the cameras while also allowing it to be placed flat on a surface.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review
For the most part, it’s an excellent case for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, and the addition of the S Pen as well as a dedicated slot for it is its most enticing factor. It feels premium and it can definitely protect the foldable smartphone well. However, I do have a couple of issues with it.
The first is that it’s bland, since it only comes with one color choice (black). The second one is its flip nature making it cumbersome to use the rear cameras for selfies. If you rarely take selfies anyway, it’s not an issue but if you often do and want the best possible quality, it can be a nuisance. In this situation, you’re better off using a different case and storing the S Pen elsewhere.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Case with S Pen Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Cover with S Pen Review
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Flip Case with S Pen is an excellent protective case for the foldable smartphone, but it’s not for everyone. It’s easy to install, has a premium feel, protects the foldable smartphone well, has a dedicated S Pen slot, renders the camera bump invisible, and antimicrobial coating for added protective measures.
However, the flip nature makes it cumbersome to use rear cameras for selfies, it’s bland with only a single color choice, the door doesn’t close magnetically, and a little pricey. If you’re looking for a simple, straightforward case with an added touch of convenience, it’s hard to look elsewhere but if you’re an avid selfie taker, you might be better off with a different protective case.
At the end of our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 Flip Case with S Pen review, I award this accessory with our Silver Pokdeward.

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Sony Releases SRS-XV800 and SRS-XB100 Wireless Speakers

Among the two new wireless speakers announced today, the Sony SRS-XV800 is designed for large gatherings with its omnidirectional-firing speakers. It features five tweeters to cover all angles (a sensor will detect the speaker’s position and pick the four most suitable to use), plus two rectangular X-Balanced Speaker units handling the bass region. The speaker is rated for 25 hours of listening time, with 3 hours available from a 10-minute charge.
The speaker unit also feature integrated wheels and handle to provide easier transportation, as well as device lighting that syncs with the music’s beats. The TV Sound Booster complements existing TV setup to provide extra bass and realistic treble with the two rear-firing tweeters of the five available. There’s also karaoke and guitar input mode, illuminated touch panels, IPX4 water resistance and Bluetooth Fast Pair feature for Android devices.

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Meanwhile, the SRS-XB100 is a small portable unit with an “off-center diaphragm” to boost clarity on high volume. It features a ‘Sound Diffusion Processor’ which is said to increase soundstage; a built-in microphone enables hands-free calling on connected devices. It is IP67-rated, with up to 16 hours of battery life on full charge.
Both products are set to arrive in retail channels within this month, with pricing unannounced at this writing.
Pokdepinion: I dig that lighting design on the SRS-XV800 in particular.
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ROX Acquires World’s No. 1 Vainglory Team; Heads Into the Competitive Community with New Name

Super Evil Megacorp, creators of Vainglory, welcomes ROX Armada of South Korea, previously Invincible Armada, to the Vainglory competitive community.
Are you an avid follower of the popular MOBA game on the mobile platform, Vainglory? Are you into the competitive gaming scene? Well, this might be something noteworthy for you.

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ROX Acquires World’s No. 1 Vainglory Team

South Korean eSports group ROX makes their 1st entry into the mobile eSports scene with their acquisition of the world’s no. 1 Vainglory team, Invincible Armada. From this point on, they will be known as ROX Armada.
ROX’s Mango
ROX Armada will be made up of some of Vainglory’s top eSports professionals, including World Champions, Eutaek “Mango” Jeong and Hyeonjun “Druid”, along with new team member Junyoung “Engineeus” Choi. To celebrate the newly formed team, the team will premiere for the 1st time at the Amazon Mobile Masters Tournament Series in New York at KCON on June 23 against North American powerhouses, GankStars, Tempo Storm, Tribe, Cloud9 and NRG.
The announcement comes on the eve of Vainglory’s Summer 2017 Season, which kicks off tomorrow, alongside Update 2.6, which includes new hero Grace, and new skins for Skye, Samuel, Koshka and Reim.
Bo Daly, Co-Founder & President of Super Evil Megacorp, said:
As one of the top Vainglory esports teams in the world, we’re excited to see Invincible Armada compete under the new banner of ROX Armada. South Korea is known for its dominance in esports and the Vainglory competitive scene is no different. With ROX Armada’s roster at full strength, the upcoming East Asia competitive Vainglory8 season will be the most exciting yet.
ROX Armada most recently took 1st place in the Vainglory8 EA Spring Season and 1st place in the Arena8, East Asia’s Vainglory eSports league, beating out South Korea’s New Challenge EA in January. The team was also crowned the 1st-ever Vainglory World Champions in December 2016 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.
ROX’s “Druid”
In previous seasons, Phoenix Armada, as the team was known as at that time, won VIPL Season 3, the VGL Korea Summer Championship and the Samsung Galaxy Vainglory Invitational at E3 2016.
ROX is an established eSports club with fans across the globe. ROX Tigers, a professional League of Legends gaming team, are not only a powerhouse in the eSports industry, they’ve made it as far as the semifinals in the 2016 League of Legends World Championships. ROX Orcas, a professional Overwatch gaming team launched in December 2016 and has already made strides in the competitive Overwatch scene.
Eliot Namgung, Head of eSports at ROX, said:
The ROX organization has long been admiring Invincible Armada and the Vainglory competitive scene. We’ve watched Vainglory grow immensely throughout the last year, to a place where it has become a top eSport – and Invincible Armada has been the top team in the scene since the beginning.
We strive to be the best in every game we compete in, and Invincible Armada fits perfectly within our competitive culture. The formation of ROX Armada is a big step for us and will help us achieve our goal of cementing a winning culture within our organization.
ROX’s Engineeus
Vainglory generated incredible growth throughout the last year in terms of active players, eSports views and overall community engagement. Vainglory tripled its active player community on Android and generated more than 450 million minutes of competition watched on streaming platforms, 1 billion matches played, and leagues in North America, Europe, Japan, China, Korea and Southeast Asia. Vainglory is forging the path for mobile games as they shift from short-session, standalone gaming toward deep, shared experiences.
The Vainglory8 Summer season kicks off this weekend from June 24-25. Viewers can tune into the official Vainglory Twitch channel to check out all of the action. The East Asia Vainglory8 league in which ROX Armada will make their professional debut will kick off on July 1st local time. The Korean broadcast on the other hand will be streamed over here.

Pokdepinion: It would seem like ROX is already making their move to solidify their position in the eSports industry. Not that it’s a bad thing of course. It helps the players and keeps the interest going after all. Let’s see what happens from this point onwards. If you’re not entirely sure what all this is about, I suggest going to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and search for ‘Vainglory’. Download that and give it a try. It’s free, so you got nothing to worry about.
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ASUS ZenBook Flip S OLED, Flip 13 OLED and Duo 14 announced from RM4699

ASUS’ latest laptops are designed to take content creation to the next level. The ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 brings the second-gen ScreenPad Plus, while the ASUS ZenBook Flip S OLED and Flip 13 OLED boast of stunning OLED panels that offer support for a much wider color gamut. Let’s get into them.
ASUS ZenBook Duo 14

ASUS’ smaller (and more affordable) ZenBook Duo, the ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 is a very versatile laptop. Weighing just 1.6kg, the ZenBook Duo 14 proffers two displays, up to an Intel Core i7-1165G7 and a GeForce MX450 GPU to enable content creators to experience unprecedented levels of flexibility when working on a laptop.

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You can read our first impressions of the ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 here.
ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) Specs and Pricing

Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T up to 4.7GHz, 10nm SuperFin /
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T up to 4.2GHz, 10nm SuperFin

RAM
Up to 16GB LPDDR4X-4266 (on-board, dual-channel)

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD

Display
Primary
14″ FHD IPS display, 60Hz, 100% sRGB, touch-sensitive
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ScreenPad Plus
12.6″ FHD IPS touch display

Connectivity
1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps) Type-A
2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
1 x 3.5mm combo jack
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x microSD card reader

Battery
70WHr battery
65W power adapter

Dimensions
324 x 222 x 16.9 mm

Weight
1.6kg

Price
i5-1135G7+8GB RAM: RM5499
i7-1165G+16GB RAM: RM6499

ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 OLED

Of course, we can’t talk about flexibility without mentioning 2-in-1 convertibles. While the ZenBook Flip 13 OLED only comes with one display, it has a 360° hinge that lets you use it in various configurations. And as the name clearly implies, the display here is of the OLED variety, promising infinite contrast ratios and wide color gamut coverage.
You can read our review of the ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 OLED here.
ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 OLED (UX363) Specs and Pricing

CPU
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T up to 4.7GHz, 10nm SuperFin /
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T up to 4.2GHz, 10nm SuperFin

RAM
8GB LPDDR4X-4266 (on-board)

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU @ up to 1.3GHz)

Storage
512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Connectivity
Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (2×2 WiFi 6 up to 2.4Gbps)
Bluetooth 5.0
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB-PD charging)
1 x USB 3.0
1 x microSD card reader

Display
13.3″ FHD (1080p) OLED Samsung SDC414A panel, 400-nit, 100% DCI-P3
HDMI 1.4 (up to [email protected] Hz)

Audio
Stereo speakers, certified by Harman-Kardon
USB-C DAC included
Array microphone

Power
65W power adapter, USB-PD support
67WHr, 4-cell, Li-Po battery

Dimensions
305 x 211 x 13.9 mm

Weight
1.3kg

Price
i5-1135G7: RM4699
i7-1165G7: RM5199

ASUS ZenBook Flip S OLED

Fancy a more premium convertible? Well, the ASUS ZenBook Flip S OLED upgrades the 13.3″ screen with a jaw-droppingly beautiful 4K OLED panel. Despite the higher resolution, ASUS also managed to make the ZenBook Flip S OLED lighter than the similarly-sized ZenBook Flip 13 OLED. And oh, it also looks prettier with a Jade Black finish and contrasting Red Copper highlights.
You can read our review of the ASUS ZenBook Flip S OLED here.
ASUS ZenBook Flip S OLED (UX371) Specs and Pricing

CPU
Intel Core i7-1165G7 @ 2.8 GHz (up to 4.7GHz Boost), 4C/8T, 25W TDP, 10nm SuperFin

RAM
16GB LPDDR4X-4266, dual-channel (on-board)

GPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU @ up to 1.3GHz)

Storage
1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD

Connectivity
Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (2×2 WiFi 6 up to 2.4Gbps)
Bluetooth 5.0
2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4, USB-PD charging)
1 x USB 3.0
1 x microSD card reader

Display
13.3″ 4K (2160p) OLED Samsung SDC4147 panel, 400-nit, 100% DCI-P3, 80% screen-to-body ratio
HDMI 1.4 (up to [email protected] Hz)

Audio
Stereo speakers, certified by Harman-Kardon
USB-C DAC included
Array microphone

Power
65W power adapter, USB-PD support
67WHr, 4-cell, Li-Po battery

Dimensions
305 x 211 x 13.9 mm

Weight
1.2kg

Price
RM6799

So there you have it, ASUS’ latest lineup of laptops targeted towards content creators and those who prefer a touch of premium in their lives. Which one is your pick?
Pokdepinion: The ZenBook Flip S OLED definitely has the best screen, but the ZenBook Duo 14 is also very enticing with its dual-screen functionality…
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Assassin’s Creed Unity is FREE now — Ubisoft also donating RM2.3 million to the restoration of the Notre-Dame

Ubisoft is giving away free copies of Assassin’s Creed Unity in solidarity with the Parisians devastated by the damage of the Notre-Dame Cathedral due to a fire. In addition to the free game, Ubisoft is also donating 500 000 euros (~RM2.3 million) to help the restoration and reconstruction of the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
The Notre-Dame Cathedral is featured heavily in Assassin’s Creed Unity, and features an extremely detailed reproduction of the majestic building. So much so that the game has been widely deemed as one of the possible references to be used to restore the building. With it being now free, you can experience the Notre-Dame Cathedral in its full glory in-game.
Ubisoft is giving away Assassin’s Creed Unity from now until 3pm 25th April 2019, so you have about a week to claim your free game. The game will be yours to keep forever after that, so it’s pretty cool of Ubisoft.

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Head over to this link to claim your free copy of Assassin’s Creed Unity.
Pokdepinion: Kudos to Ubisoft for supporting the restoration of such an iconic historical building!
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New Razer Barracuda X Wireless Headset Can Connect To PlayStation, Switch And Android

Razer has just announced the new Razer Barracuda X Wireless Multi-platform Gaming and Mobile Headset. The Razer Barracuda X is capable of connecting to either PC, PlayStation consoles, Nintendo Switch as well as Android devices.

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Razer Barracuda X is all you need for your gaming needs
With its ultra-low latency wireless connection, comfortable, elegant, and ergonomic design, powerful Razer TriForce drivers, and a detachable, Discord-certified Razer HyperClear Cardioid microphone, the Barracuda X is the perfect all-in-one-solution for multi-platform gaming.

The Razer Barracuda X has been designed with a strong focus on style and comfort. The low-profile ear cups may be adjusted and swivelled to accommodate any ear shape, and they can be tilted to fit any ear shape. The Barracuda X weighs only 250g and features luxurious memory foam ear cushions and a broad, soft, lightweight headband for a pressure-free fit.

The Razer HyperSpeed Wireless USB-C Dongle is included with the Barracuda X, allowing it to connect to a PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, or Android device as a plug-and-play device without the need for a pairing process or software and driver downloads.
The Razer Barracuda X also includes a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable, which is suitable for usage with a PC or a docked Nintendo Switch, as well as a 4-pole, 3.5mm connector for further flexibility. A USB-C to USB-A charging adapter is included with the Barracuda X, allowing for a battery life of up to 20 hours of continuous use.

The Barracuda X uses Razer TriForce 40mm Drivers to give high-end audio performance with separately tuned high, mid, and low range frequencies for sharper trebles, a rich midrange, and strong bass, resulting in an immersive audio experience. A detachable Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic provides ultra-clear audio communications with improved voice isolation, increased sensitivity for greater low-frequency response, and an optimised housing for added clarity and accurate voice pickup.
The Razer Barracuda X Wireless Multi-platform Gaming and Mobile Headset will retail for RM459 and will be available at authorised retailers and the official Razer website.
Pokdepinion: Now this headset is mighty interesting. Sort of like a Swiss Army knife across many gaming platforms. The price is also pretty decent and I might just consider getting it.
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Genshin Impact Announces Upcoming 2.8 Character: Shikanoin Heizou

Shikanoin Heizou Officially Revealed in Genshin Impact

A brand new male Anemo character is on his way to Teyvat. HoYoVerse, the developer of Genshin Impact, confirmed today through Facebook that the new character, Shikanoin Heizou will be coming soon. The new character might be coming to the 2.8 Update, right after 2.7 which features Yelen and Kuki Shinobu.
Shikanoin Heizou is allegedly the first male catalyst character hailing from Inazuma as revealed by popular leaker Lumie. He is an unruly and free-spirited, but cheery and vivacious young detective working for the Tenryou Commission.

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He is undeniably the number one detective not only in the Tenryou Commission but also in Inazuma. Despite the fact that he calls himself a detective and works for the Tenryou Commission, his investigations seem to concentrate on his personal principles and are unrelated to any governmental obligation. His superior, Kujou Sara, dislikes him for this but keeps him since he constantly produces results.
To know more about Shikanoin Heizou, feel free to click on the post below.

Genshin Impact 2.8 Beta News
In other news, according to BLANK, another popular leaker, 2.8 Beta will be released on schedule which was further supported by SagiriShape, who reveals that the beta would start on 18 May.
Mostly we will be able to take a first look at Shikanoin Heizou kit and skills as the beta might unveil new content that will be coming to Genshin Impact. As of now, the 2.7 update is still delayed due to Shanghai lockdown where Hoyoverse’s main office is located.
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: I am as surprised as everyone about the sudden Heizou drip marketing as we were all expecting to not have any updates so soon from Hoyoverse. From the looks of it, update 2.7 might be shortened to compensate for the rushed schedule for the 2.8 release.
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AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT to launch at $349?

AMD’s current lineup of Radeon RX 6000 desktop GPUs start from $479 MSRP, which is significantly higher than NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3060 that starts from $329 MSRP. According to rumors, AMD will strike at the sub-$400 market by releasing the Radeon RX 6600 XT at $349 MSRP, although do take this with a pinch of salt. And of course, MSRP doesn’t exactly mean much in this current climate, so there’s that as well.
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is slated to pack the full Navi 23 GPU, which will come with 32 CUs or 2048 SPs, which is 20% less than what the Radeon RX 6700 XT brings to the table. It will also come with significantly less Infinity Cache, coming in at 32MB, instead of the 96MB that the Radeon RX 6700 XT packs. According to to the rumors, the Radeon RX 6600 XT cards are slated to bring 8GB GDDR6.
With a price tag that’s a good 37% lower, the Radeon RX 6600 XT might be a pretty good deal for 1080p gamers. RDNA 2 brings a nice performance increase over last-gen products while improving on efficiency as well. What remains to be seen is how it will compete against the likes of the GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti.

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Knowing AMD, the Radeon RX 6600 XT might be able to go toe-to-toe against the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti in non-raytraced titles, which still makes up the bulk of the games today. Gamers shopping in this price bracket might also be more interested in pure raster performance rather than raytracing, so this new budget RDNA 2 card might be quite popular.

AMD is expected to launch the Radeon RX 6600 XT really soon, with rumors pointing towards a 30th July launch. As usual, take all rumors with a pinch of salt to avoid getting disappointed when the real thing arrives.
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Pokdepinion: More affordable cards are great, but if we can’t get them at launch MSRP, it is going to be moot.
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HUAWEI Malaysia Offers Plenty Of Deals To Enjoy This CNY

HUAWEI Malaysia is ushering the Year of the Tiger with their Better Together 2022 campaign, bringing a whole bunch of deals and rewards to consumers.
HUAWEI Better Together 2022 Chinese New Year

From now till the 20th of February 2022, they have prepped up a series of activities including freebies giveaway, instant cash rebate, lucky draw, exclusive premium gifts plus more at participating HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide and HUAWEI Official Website.

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They’ve got freebies on hand when you purchase devices including HUAWEI P50 Pro, HUAWEI P50 Pocket, and HUAWEI nova 9, which the latter will get you a free HUAWEI FreeLace.
There’s instant rebate of RM200 for their HUAWEI nova 8, which comes with a 64MP quad camera, 90Hz curved OLED display and 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge at RM1,699.
Aside from that, from now till the 20th of February 2022, you can enjoy up to 40% off to replace your devices parts for selected HUAWEI devices and get your battery replacement at RM99.
Not to forget, there’s the Prosperity Lucky Draw, where prizes awaits those who purchase products between now till the 20th February itself. Prizes includes one unit of STARTRON worth RM5,499, five units of Starlight V2 worth RM1,099, 10 units of HUAWEI Watch GT worth RM799, 8 units of HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 worth RM679 and 20 units of HUAWEI Band 6 worth RM219. If you are interested to participate, you can follow the steps below:

Log in to the HUAWEI Member Center App
Click on the HUAWEI 2022 CNY Campaign Banner
Answer 1 simple question, fill in the necessary personal details
Upload the purchase receipt as proof

The winners will be announced on their Facebook page on the 4th of March 2022. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a whole bunch of deals that you can enjoy. If you are buying something from them, might as well you take part in that lucky draw. Who knows, you might be one of the lucky winners.
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Sony Xperia 10 II With 21:9 OLED Display Now Available For RM1,799

Sony Malaysia has today announced that the Sony Xperia 10 II is now available for purchase in the county.
Sony Xperia 10 II now available in Malaysia

The Sony Xperia 10 II is a mid-range smartphone which is powered up by a Snapdragon 665 chipset. What sets is apart is its 21:9 6-inch OLED display for you to enjoy. They’ve used the same TRILUMINOS display technology that’s found in the company’s Bravia TV lineup.
At the back, there’s a triple camera setup which consists of a 12MP main camera, 8MP telephoto lens, and finally a 8MP ultra-wide shooter. For selfies, there’s a 8MP front camera.

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Running on Android 10, the Sony Xperia 10 II packs 4GB RAM that’s mated with 128GB of internal storage. Not to forget, under the hood is a 3600mAh battery.
Available in Black, Grey, Mint, and Blue, you can get the Sony Xperia 10 II now at Sony Store KLCC, The Curve, Sony Store Online, as well as their official store on Lazada for the price of RM1,799.
Want to learn more on the Sony Xperia 10 II? Check our full thoughts on the device right here.
Pokdepinion: Be sure to checkout our review on the device to know what it’s all about!
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Huawei Malaysia Debuts nova 11 Series & WATCH 4 Series

Huawei Malaysia is officially introducing the latest addition in the Nova family – the nova 11 Series. Consisting of nova 11 and nova 11 Pro, the new smartphones feature 50MP main sensor, 50MP RYYB imaging unit and 8MP ultrawide macro camera, paired with laser-based autofocus for faster focus locks. There’s also a 8MP front-facing camera that supports 2x optical zoom.
The nova 11 Pro comes with a 6.78-inch curved OLED display with 10x stronger drop resistance over predecessor courtesy of custom Kunlun Glass. It also features a new vegan leather design with nova monogram at the back of the device; meanwhile, the standard model features a 6.7-inch flat display that achieves 93.4% screen-to-body ratio and slashed the chassis thickness down to just 6.88mm, weighing only 168 grams.

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The device also sees improvements on gaming performance and thermals. The new cooling system improves heat dissipation by 7%, and additional prediction algorithms help extend battery life by 10%, cut down input latency by 5% and lower the device temperature by 1°C over its predecessor. The battery is 4,500mAh large and supports 100W fast charging that tops up fully in 20 minutes, and 60% in half that time.

Meanwhile, Huawei also introduced the WATCH 4 and WATCH 4 Pro, the latter of which packs a 1.5-inch LTPO display that comes with variable refresh rate as low as 1Hz to save power. Both models supports 30m in free dive distance, 5ATM pressure and IP68 water resistance. In terms of features, both comes with the new Respiratory Check that detects lung-related issues, and TruSleep 3.0 that tracks sleeping patterns.
Huawei’s nova 11 Series will go on sale tomorrow (July 7th) across all Huawei Experience Stores, official website, Shopee & Lazada official store. Three models are available: the nova 11 at RM2,199, nova 11 Pro at RM2,599 (both come with Black or Green colorways) and the entry-level nova 11i costing RM1,299 (Starry Black and Mint Green colors available). Meanwhile, Huawei WATCH 4 will go on sale on the same day with the price of RM1,999; whereas the WATCH 4 Pro will be available one week later, costing RM2,499.
Pokdepinion: I can imagine holding a 6.88mm phone is gonna be really thin. Even a case on it would barely make it thick!
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New HONOR 20 Pro Icelandic Frost Colour Variant Launched

Inspired by real icebergs

HONOR has just released a new colour variant for the HONOR 20 Pro called the Icelandic Frost. The new colour variant will be available starting from 21 September at all HONOR Experience Stores and 23 September on the official HONOR online store as well as on their Lazada store for an unchanged price of RM 2299. Those who purchase the Icelandic Frost variant of HONOR 20 Pro through these platforms will receive a complimentary HONOR Band 5.

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That is not all, in celebration of the arrival of the Icelandic Frost, HONOR Malaysia will be giving out free gifts on 22 September only at the opening of their latest HONOR Experience Store at Sunway Pyramid with HONOR 20 series brand ambassador Mira Filzah. Each purchase of the HONOR 20 PRO Icelandic Frost will also come with a free HONOR Band 5, HONOR Body Fat Scale and HONOR Monster Headphone II.

Below is a short spec sheet of the HONOR 20 Pro and for our review of the device you can check out the link here.
HONOR 20 Pro Specs

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Mali-G75 MP10 @ 750 MHz
8GB LPDDR4x RAM
256GB UFS 2.1 storage, non expandable
6.26″ IPS LCD AllView display, punch hole
48MP f/1.4 OIS + 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide + 8MP f/2.4 3x telephoto OIS + 2MP f/2.4 macro
32MP f/2.0 selfie camera
4000 mAh 22.5W SuperCharge

Pokdepinion: I really like this new colour variant. HONOR said this variant is inspired by the magnificence of Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon in Iceland and I’m definitely inclined to agree. It really is magnificent.
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Xiaomi 13T Series: A Sneak Peek into the Specs and Launch Details

As the launch date for the Xiaomi 13T series approaches, anticipation is building among tech enthusiasts. The latest leaks have provided a detailed spec sheet for both devices, revealing exciting features that are bound to impress smartphone users. With high refresh rate displays, powerful processors, Leica cameras, and fast charging capabilities, the Xiaomi 13T series promises an exceptional user experience. Let’s delve into the specifications and launch details of these highly anticipated smartphones.
Xiaomi 13T Series Specifications Leaked

The Xiaomi 13T series is expected to boast 6.67-inch AMOLED displays with a remarkable 144Hz refresh rate. This ensures a smooth and immersive visual experience for users, whether they’re gaming or consuming multimedia content. The 13T Pro is rumoured to feature a cutting-edge “flagship 4nm SoC” processor, likely the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the 13T will come equipped with a “leading 4nm SoC” chipset, speculated to be the Dimensity 9200. These powerful processors will deliver exceptional performance and ensure seamless multitasking capabilities.

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Both the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro will sport cameras bearing the prestigious Leica branding. While specific details about the camera sensors are not yet available, the association with Leica suggests a focus on delivering high-quality imaging capabilities. Users can expect excellent photography and videography experiences, capturing memorable moments with stunning clarity and detail.
The Xiaomi 13T is said to offer 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, providing ample space for storing apps, media files, and documents. On the other hand, the 13T Pro will take it a step further with an impressive 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, catering to users with demanding storage requirements. Both devices ensure smooth performance and sufficient storage capacity for users to enjoy a seamless smartphone experience.

The Xiaomi 13T series will debut with MIUI 14, the latest iteration of Xiaomi’s user interface, offering an enhanced and intuitive user experience. Additionally, the smartphones will be powered by 5,000mAh batteries, ensuring extended usage without the need for frequent recharging. The Xiaomi 13T will feature 67W fast charging, while the 13T Pro will raise the bar even higher with 120W fast charging support, allowing users to quickly replenish their device’s battery.
The Xiaomi 13T series is slated to be unveiled on September 1, generating excitement among smartphone enthusiasts. The 13T Pro is expected to have a starting price of £799, while the 13T will come with a £599 price tag. Both devices are rumoured to include charging bricks in the box, offering convenience right out of the gate. It’s worth noting that the Xiaomi 13T Pro is anticipated to launch as the Redmi K60 Ultra in China, further adding to its global appeal.
Stay tuned for the official launch of the Xiaomi 13T series on September 1, as Xiaomi unveils these highly anticipated devices to the world.
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Pokdepinion: The Xiaomi 13T series is poised to impress with its impressive specifications and promising features. From the high refresh rate displays to the powerful processors and top-notch cameras, these smartphones aim to provide a stellar user experience. With ample storage, fast charging capabilities, and the latest MIUI 14 interface, the Xiaomi 13T series is set to make its mark in the competitive smartphone market.
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Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Flagship-like Midranger

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy A73
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Box

The Samsung Galaxy A73 comes in your standard white box that looks pretty much the same as previous Galaxy A devices. The key difference here is that it’s noticeably thinner, and I’m sure you know what that means. If not, you will find out in just a bit.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Box content
Inside the box, you can find the following items:

Quick start guide
Warranty card
Samsung Pay leaflet
USB-C to USB-C cable
SIM ejector tool
The Samsung Galaxy A73 smartphone itself

Appearance
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Front
The Samsung Galaxy A73 doesn’t look much different from previous iterations of the Galaxy A series. In fact, it looks very similar to its brethren, the Galaxy A53, that most people tend to confuse between the two. On the front, you have a sizable 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with 120Hz refresh rate support. The bezels are on the thicker side given today’s standards but it’s still within acceptable levels. It’s worth noting that the selfie camera does look rather big here.

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Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Sides
There’s nothing to be found on the left side but on the right, you can find the volume rockers and power button. Moving over to the top, you can find the SIM tray and microphone hole. Finally on the bottom, you have another microphone hole, the USB-C port, and a speaker grille. In case you’re wondering, it is a stereo speaker setup, with the earpiece acting as the secondary speaker.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Rear
Flipping it over to the rear and you can see that we received the Mint colour variant for our review unit. The rear here is essentially plastic, or “glasstic” as it’s often called, which merges into the metallic housing, giving it a light yet more premium feel. The quad-camera setup can be found on the top-left corner, all sitting in a single housing as opposed to sticking out individually like the Galaxy S22 series. The camera bump has a rounded finish, blending in with the device itself. I’m a bigger fan of the contour-cut housing but this one is decent at least.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A73 is certainly an attractive smartphone, especially a midrange one, but how well it appeals to you will be dependent on whether you like the colour. Subjectively, Mint looks the best for me but you may prefer it’s other options instead; Black, White, Blue, and Peach. It’s certainly built well, with an IP67 rating, and I’m sure no one would have any complaints about it.
Specifications

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
1 x Kryo 670 Prime @ 2.4GHz + 3 x Kryo 670 Gold @ 2.2GHz + 6 x Kryo 670 Silver @1.9GHz
6nm

GPU
Adreno 642L

RAM
8GB

Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Bluetooth 5.1
USB Type-C
GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo
NFC
5G

Storage
256GB UFS 2.1
Up to 1TB expandable storage (MicroSD)

Display
6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display
Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate

Rear Camera
108MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, OIS AF
12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera
5MP f/2.4 macro, fixed focus
5MP f/2.4 depth

Selfie Camera
32MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie cam, HDR

Battery
5000mAh
25W Fast Charging

OS
One UI 4.1
Android 12

Ingress Protection
IP67

Dimensions
163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm, 181g

Colours
Black, White, Blue, Peach, Mint

Performance
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Antutu v9
Kicking off our benchmark suite with Antutu v9, the Samsung Galaxy A73 had a strong showing surpassing older flagship chips and not being too far off from last year’s one, the Snapdragon 888. The CPU power is certainly quite strong here.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Geekbench 5
As for Geekbench 5, it looks to be closing the gap with the Snapdragon 888, being marginally lesser in single core performance. It’s no surprise that multi-core performance has a more substantial difference, but it’s certainly not world’s apart.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – 3DMark
When you take graphical performance into account, that’s when you know that the Snapdragon 778G powering the Samsung Galaxy A73 is a midrange device. It’s not bad but the flagships easily outclass it across all three tests within 3DMark. It’s certainly not bad, just a matter of how much power you need.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – PCMark
Moving on to PCMark, the Samsung Galaxy A73 had a surprisingly high score, easily surpassing the 10,000 milestone and some flagship devices. This is where its practical value shines as it indicates how well the device can perform for day-to-day use.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Battery endurance test
For those of you who are wondering about battery life, the Samsung Galaxy A73 managed to last 767 minutes in the PCMark Work 3.0 endurance test at 60Hz refresh rate. At 120Hz, it gets noticeably lower, at just 598 minutes. As for daily use, it’s actually pretty good as I can easily get a day and a half to 2 days of light to medium use. If you are constantly gaming or doing video calls, it will drop considerably so your experience may vary here.
As for charging speed, the Samsung Galaxy A73 has support for 25W charging speed. From 1% battery, I get the following results:

15 minutes = 21%
30 minutes = 39%
45 minutes = 59%
1 hour = 74%
Full charge = 1 hour 28 minutes

User Experience
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Display
The Samsung Galaxy A73 uses a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with 120Hz refresh rate support. It has the biggest screen among its brethren, the Galaxy A53 and A33. You get punchy, vibrant colours with adequate brightness, up to 800 nits. You would certainly have no problems using this outdoors under sunlight, and it’s pleasing to the eyes as well. It doesn’t have adaptive refresh rate, so the 120Hz setting will give you buttery smooth visuals at a hefty cost of battery life. For protection, it uses Gorilla Glass 5, which offers good scratch resistance, but if you’re clumsy, do get a tempered glass screen protector.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – SIM tray
As you might know by now, the Samsung Galaxy A73’s glasstic body has a more matte finish, making it less susceptible to fingerprints. For the most part, it’s relatively unchanged from last year’s Galaxy A72 (aside from the slight camera bump redesign), but it feels a little more solid when held. Still, it doesn’t feel as premium as their flagships but it certainly doesn’t feel cheap.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – One UI 4.1
The Samsung Galaxy A73 is running One UI 4.1 based on Android 12. For the most part, it doesn’t look different from the previous version but it does introduce a slew of new updates. This includes an improved RAM Plus that lets you go past the 4GB limit up to 8GB, adding virtual RAM using your internal storage and improved integration with Microsoft apps. Generally, you can expect a better, richer experience compared to before while still retaining its smooth, user-friendly experience.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Under-display fingerprint scanner
If you’re worried that Samsung might cut corners in the biometrics department, allow me to alleviate that. The under-display fingerprint scanner is certainly comparable with their flagship devices in terms of accuracy and speed. It’s a fraction of a second slower compared to the Galaxy S22 Plus and Ultra but the difference is negligible and far from being slow, unlike the much older Galaxy Note20 Ultra.
As for thermals, the Samsung Galaxy A73 can run perfectly fine for the most part. From gaming, lengthy camera use and extensive setup processes, it only got lukewarm at best. This is likely due to the polycarbonate back making it feel less hot but also that the Snapdragon 778G can run well. The flagship Snapdragon 888 and 8 Gen 1 is more powerful, but it heats up significantly over use.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review – Camera UI
The native camera UI on the Samsung Galaxy A73 is basically your standard issue Samsung experience, and it doesn’t differ from the flagship devices. It’s simple to use but it still has all the Pro features to make full use of the camera system. The app will also automatically optimize the shots you’re about to take based on what the AI understands the subject in frame.

As for camera performance, the Samsung Galaxy A73 is a surprisingly capable shooter. Sure, it’s not as good as the Galaxy S21 series, let alone the S22 series, but you do easily get clear shots with good dynamic range. Details captured by the new 108MP camera isn’t as sharp as flagship devices but it’s certainly great given the price. Low-light shots aren’t too shabby either, especially with Night Mode, but just keep in mind that colours and details will suffer as a result.
The ultrawide and macro cameras are, while a step down from the primary camera, it still work pretty well. The biggest difference with the main camera is the colour as it looks more washed out. The selfie camera is decent, and is helped out quite a bit by the AI optimization, though it does often lead to a bit more softening effect than I would usually like.
Samsung Galaxy A73 Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review
The Samsung Galaxy A73 is an excellent midrange smartphone with strong overall performance. It can’t match flagship devices but if you don’t need the luxury of a high-end camera system or blazing fast speeds, this will certainly be able to satisfy you, especially with a price tag of RM2,099. The 4 years of OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches just sweetens the deal even more.
At the end of our Samsung Galaxy A73 review, I award this smartphone with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for sending us this smartphone for the purpose of this review.
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The Last of Us Part 2 Will Take An Enormous Amount of Storage Space

As we’ve reported previously, it won’t be long until we see the release of The Last of Us Part 2 on the PlayStation 4. To get ready for the game, I’m sure many of us would like to clear up some storage space on our console. The question is, how much storage space does it need?
According to an official PlayStation listing, The Last of Us Part 2 will come in two discs and will require at least 100GB of storage space. It’s gonna be very painful for those on 500GB variants, but even the 1TB ones would feel it as well.

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The Last of Us Part 2 Bonuses?
It’s worth noting that the game will have some PS4 Pro enhancements but it’s not expected to have any multiplayer elements whatsoever. Originally, the game was supposed to be released in February 2020 but was pushed back to further polish the game. This was made worse due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but at least now we have the proper final release date.
The Last of Us Part 2 will be coming exclusively to the PlayStation 4 on 19th June 2020.
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Pokdepinion: Given that spoilers have started leaking online as of late, I would definitely recommend you to be extra careful while online. You certainly don’t want to have your experience spoiled before you play the game.
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Western Digital announced WD Blue and WD Green SSD

Western Digital today announced its first solid state drives, the WD Blue SSD and WD Green SSD for consumers. The ultimate solution for building DIY PCs, extending the life of current PCs or upgrading existing storage, the WD Blue and WD Green SSDs boast near-maximum speed of SATA drives, best-in-class endurance and MTTF along with WD Functional Integrity Testing (F.I.T.) Lab certification, resulting in quick boot times and increased program responsiveness.
Consumers benefit from the combination of reliable storage with an industry-leading 1.75M hours MTTF, coupled with reduced power and less heat when compared to HDDs. Both WD SSDs include free, downloadable WD SSD Dashboard software, which allows continuous performance and capacity monitoring.
WD Blue SSD

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WD Blue SSDs are optimized for multitasking and resource-heavy applications. Perfect in either a notebook or desktop PC, WD Blue SSDs are available in 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB capacities, and in a 2.5-inch/7mm case or M.2 2280 form factors.

The WD Blue SSD offers up to 545MB/s and 525MB/s sequential read and write speeds, along with endurance of up to 400 TBW. WD Blue SSDs will be available starting end of October 2016, and it will be distributed by Eternal Asia (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia.
WD Green SSD

WD Green SSDs deliver essential-class performance, and are a great option for everyday use. Available in 120GB and 240GB capacity, and in either a 2.5-inch/7mm case or M.2 2280 form factors, WD Green SSDs deliver an ultra-low power-draw, enabling PC users to work longer between battery charges.

WD Green features sequential read and write times of up to 540MB/s and 405MB/s, along with endurance of up to 80TBW. WD Green SSDs will be available starting November 2016 and it will be distributed by Eternal Asia (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia.
Both WD Blue SSDs and WD Green SSDs are protected by a 3-year limited warranty and a one-year complimentary data recovery service from Kroll Ontrack.
Price and availability

SSD

Form-factor

Price

WD Blue PC SSD 250GB

2.5-inch
USD 79.99 (approximately RM350)

WD Blue PC SSD 500GB

2.5-inch
USD 139.99 (approximately RM590)

WD Blue PC SSD 1TB

2.5-inch
USD 299.99 (approximately RM1300)

WD Blue PC SSD 250GB

M.2 2280
USD 89.99 (approximately RM380)

WD Blue PC SSD 500GB

M.2 2280
USD 159.99 (approximately RM680)

WD Blue PC SSD 1TB

M.2 2280
USD 319.99 (approximately RM1350)

WD Green PC SSD 120GB

2.5-inch
TBA

WD Green PC SSD 240GB

2.5-inch
TBA

WD Green PC SSD 120GB

M.2 2280
TBA

WD Green PC SSD 240GB

M.2 2280
TBA

Pokdepinion: The WD Green SSD has lower IOPS rate compared to the WD Blue SSD. I’m not sure how it will perform in benchmark and real-word tests until we have a chance to get our hands on it for a review.

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Are you a fan of VR? Not really liking how expensive VR is? Well, the Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset could be something for you to consider.
New and Improved Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset Unveiled

Straight from the [email protected] global press conference at IFA 2018 in Berlin, Germany, the folks over at Acer has announced their latest Windows Mixed Reality Headset, the Acer OJO 500.

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The new headset has a unique detachable design which is said to improve on flexibility, comfort, and hygiene for users. The lens and the head strap can be removed not only for easy storage, but also for easy cleaning. It is available in both hard and soft head strap, in which the latter is machine-washable. The mask can also be flipped up so you won’t need to remove the headset to answer a call or talk to people.

For maximum clarity, the Acer OJO 500 includes a built-in interpupillary distance (IPD) wheel and a smartphone app to measure IPD distance (the gap between the eye’s pupil and the display). The software-assisted IPD measurement app, Acer IPD Meter, along with Acer IPD Indicator software lets the wearer modify this distance for sharper, clearer images for a more enjoyable experience.
Two front-hinged 2.89-inch high-resolution liquid crystal displays provide a wide 100 degree field of view and deliver a 2880 x 1440 resolution. With 90Hz refresh rate, you can expect some pretty smooth visuals being thrown at you.
Interestingly, the Acer OJO 500 has an integrated audio system which utilizes a patented sound pipe design which directs sound from the built-in speakers toward the wearer’s ears. Simply put, this allows you to hear audio without wearing earphones / headphones. The integrated audio system consists of embedded speakers, the patented sound pipe, and a built-in mic array.

Featuring inside-out tracking, the camera is on the headset so there is no need to drill holes in a wall or set up extra hardware. As soon as the headset connects to a Windows Mixed Reality-capable PC, it installs the required software. The 6 degrees of freedom positional tracking includes forward/back, up/down, and left/right as well as pitch, yaw and roll. The headset comes with a 4 meter cable for better range of movement, and connects to a PC via HDMI 2.0 while a USB 3.0 connector downloads data.
If you’re wondering about controllers, don’t worry about it. The Acer OJO 500 comes with two Bluetooth-enabled motion controllers which syncs with the headset. The controllers have a Windows 10 button, touchpad, and a grab button to interact with digital objects in mixed reality.
The Acer OJO 500 Mixed Reality Headset will be coming to North America in November 2018 and retailing for USD $399. For Europe, Middle East, and Africa, it will also be coming November 2018 and will be retailing for €499. No word yet on a Malaysian release but stay tuned to Pokde.net as we will be reporting about it as soon as information becomes available.
Pokdepinion: Guess I’ll know when I’ll be making a complete jump into VR. It’s actually surprisingly affordable.
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Samsung holds 53.9% of the global 5G smartphone market with 6.7 million devices shipped globally in 2019

Samsung has one of the widest portfolios of 5G smartphones in the industry right now, with five Galaxy 5G devices available. There’s the Galaxy S10 5G, Note10 5G, Note10+ 5G, Galaxy A90 5G and Galaxy Fold 5G in the market, and Samsung has shipped a total of 6.7 million of them last year.

While none of those are available in Malaysia, Samsung managed to conquer 53.9% of the global 5G smartphone market by November 2019. Samsung added that 5G smartphones only contributed to 1% of global smartphone sales in 2019, which they expect to grow rapidly to make up 18% of the total global smartphone sales in 2020.
Samsung will be extending their reach into the tablet segment as well, with the Galaxy Tab S6 5G coming to give users the ability to harness 5G speeds on a much larger display.

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You can expect more smart devices to offer support for 5G networks in 2020, as every brand will clamor to get a slice of the pie. With the Malaysian rollout of 5G expected to start by Q3 2020, you might also want to hold out on your next smartphone upgrade until the 5G smartphones are launched here in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: I definitely look forward to more 5G in mid-range smartphones as a priority.
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AMD Radeon RX Vega beats GTX 1080 Ti by 23%; AMD cards do surprisingly well in Forza 7

AMD’s Radeon RX Vega cards were much awaited by the PC enthusiast community, hoping for an end to NVIDIA’s reign on the GPU market, myself included. The resulting cards from Radeon Technologies Group helmed by Raja Koduri are somewhat underwhelming. However AMD hardware is known to age like “fine wine” with driver updates as well as software updates helping to better take advantage of AMD’s architectures.
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It really seems that this is the case when the Radeon RX Vega 64 actually beats NVIDIA’s ultimate GeForce, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, by 23% in Forza 7 at 1080p. Even the RX Vega 56 has a 10% lead on the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at 1080p! The RX Vega 64 still maintains a 12% lead at 1440p, only losing to the GTX 1080 Ti at 4K by 8%. Through all the benchmarks, the RX Vega cards maintains higher 99th percentile framerates, which bodes well for gameplay smoothness.
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The GeForce GTX 1080 which is the Radeon RX Vega 64’s target is consistently worse than the RX Vega 64, with choppier frametimes than the Vega 64. The Vega 56 also handily beats the GeForce GTX 1070 in all the resolutions tested.

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It’s not really that surprising to see NVIDIA’s top cards lose to AMD’s GPUs at a DirectX 12 game. This is reminiscent of the AMD R9 290X besting the faster GeForce GTX 980 Ti in Ashes of the Singularity, yet another DirectX 12-capable game. Yet another factor that could be at play is Microsoft’s optimization for the Xbox, which also runs on AMD hardware.
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Pokdepinion: AMD’s lead in raw power as well as having its hardware in both the top consoles will definitely favor it when developers start optimizing their titles for AMD GPUs.
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Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Coming Soon From RM7,599

Lenovo Malaysia has today announced that the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i is coming soon to the country where the company has said it is the world’s lightest 15.6-inch NVIDIA GeForce RTX gaming laptop.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i

Coming in a Slate Grey finish, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i comes with up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor that can be mated with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Design graphics card.

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It offers features such as Advanced Optimus technology that allows you to manage system graphics by switching back and forth from integrated graphics for light workloads or the beefier one for max performance.

The laptop is 17.9mm slim and weighs around 1.86kg and Lenovo claims that its 71WHr battery can last up to 7.75 hours of usage. With its Legion Coldfront 2.0 air intake system, the company has said that it is 31% larger to better manage any heat dissipated during heavy gameplay with up to 115% more airflow going to the CPU and GPU than in previous generations.

Aside from that, there’s the option of up to 32GB 3200MHz DDR4 RAM, up to 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD, and dual Dolby Atmos speakers. As for ports, there’s 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports, Novo hole, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2, a headphone/mic combo port, and a 4-in-1 card reader for you to utilize.
As we’ve mentioned earlier, the price starts from RM7,599 which will be based on the configuration that you desire. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i will be available soon this month of January 2021. For more details, you can head to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: The design looks rather simple but somehow it’s more appealing that way. I wonder how well it performs though.
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Celcom Launches Their New Xpax Truly Unlimited Prepaid Plan From RM12

Celcom Malaysia has just announced of their new Xpax Truly Unlimited prepaid plan which you can get from only RM12.
Celcom Xpax Truly Unlimited prepaid plan

As you can see, the unlimited plan starts from RM12 for the weekly plan and RM35 for the monthly plan. For the weekly option, it offers you free 1GB hotspot usage as opposed to the 3GB free hotspot for the monthly package.
There is the option to add on 1GB or 5GB of hotspot data too should you need it.

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Celcom has said the unlimited quota plans has a speed of 3Mbps, in case you’re wondering. There’s also free unlimited calls for you to enjoy with the plans.
Should you want unlimited speed to enjoy, there’s the Ultra Hour Pass which starts at RM1 per hour, which will remove the 3Mbps speed limit. You can find the option at the Celcom Life App and select “Buy More”.
The new Celcom Xpax Truly Unlimited prepaid weekly and monthly passes comes with an auto-renew feature, where the plan is renewed at the end of the 7th day for Weekly Internet pass, or the 30th day for Monthly Internet pass.
Pokdepinion: At least Celcom has clarified on what exactly the speeds are…
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Grab Launches GrabSupermarket, First Delivery-Only Supermarket in Malaysia

Grab has just announced the launch of GrabSupermarket today. An extension of GrabMart, it is located in Klang Valley and it is the first delivery-only supermarket in the region as Grab’s continues its push into grocery delivery.

Grab what you want at GrabSupermarket
GrabSupermarket began piloting a few weeks ago and is located in the middle of the high traffic areas in the Klang Valley. It helps cater to the demand of shoppers who are looking to online shopping to fulfill their grocery needs.

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It currently delivers over 2,500 products including household goods, pantry essentials, beauty and health essentials and freshly-sourced produce direct from its warehouse and farms. The orders will be delivered to customers’ doors within 24 hours with zero delivery fees. On top of that, Grab’s Platinum customers can save up to a further 5% off all their grocery runs with GrabSupermarket, GrabPay Credits and the Maybank Grab Mastercard Platinum Credit Card.

Grab’s new supermarket has already served thousands of deliveries since its limited pilot in the Petaling Jaya area three weeks ago. With today’s official launch, GrabSupermarket will be available across Klang Valley. Grab also has plans to expand to other cities across the country.
Check out their official website here for more information.
Pokdepinion: This is a smart move from Grab. Now that more people are staying indoors due to the pandemic, they can do their grocery run without even leaving the safety of their homes. Plus, zero shipping!
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Urgent! Update your Google Chrome Now to Avoid Security Leaks

There is a new exploit on Google Chrome.
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Google’s Chrome web browser just received some emergency security updates.
The new exploit affects all 3.2 billion Chrome users, with Google saying that at least one of the eleven security fixes being issued at the moment is to patch an active exploit. Google Chrome version 98.0.4758.102 patches out a total of eleven security weaknesses. One of which is a zero-day vulnerability that Google says attackers are taking advantage of right now.
The security hole could let attackers run code remotely on any computer they choose, so make sure to update your Google Chrome ASAP.

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While Chrome is usually effective in automatically updating its own software, you may need to do it manually sometimes. This is particularly important for serious security inefficiencies like the one just mentioned.
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Pokdepinion: I just updated my Google Chrome, so you should do yours soon if you haven’t already.
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Stream Live and Beautifully with ASUS ZenFone Live!

Introducing ASUS ZenFone Live, the world’s first smartphone with hardware-optimised, real-time live-streaming beautification technology, that makes it possible to share an even more glamorous version of yourself on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Get the perfect look when you go live on your social-networks with ASUS BeautyLive, ZenFone Live’s all-new live-streaming beautification app! See your skin smoothed and blemishes removed in real time, and then share the more beautiful you with friends and followers!
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With large 1.4μm pixels and a dedicated LED selfie flash, capturing photos of yourself and your friends has never been clearer, brighter or more beautiful. ZenFone Live even has dual microphones to eliminate background noise and enhance your speech, an innovative five-magnet speaker and smart amp for powerful audio, a curved 2.5D display and a lustrous metallic finish.

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Specifications

Finishing/Color

Navy Black, Rose Pink, Shimmer Gold

ASUS BeautyLive

World’s 1st Livestreaming, real-time beautification technology
2X Light sensitivity with 1.4um pixels
Soft-light LED flash for natural skin tones
Dual MEMS microphones for clearer char & less noise

Capacity
Internal Storage: eMMC 16GB/32GB
MicroSD card: Supports up to 128GB
Google Drive: 100GB free storage (2 years)

Dimensions
141.18mm (L) x 71.74mm (W) x 7.95mm (H)
Weight: 120g

Display

75% screen-to-body ratio
HD (1280 by 720) display
2.5D contoured glass
Slim bezel (2.3 mm)

Processor
CPU: Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (Quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Adreno 306

Memory
2GB LPDDR3

Front Camera
World’s 1st Livestreaming beautification technology
2 times light sensitivity with large sensor 1.4um pixels
Soft light LED flash for natural skin tones
82˚ wide view angle
f/2.2 aperture

Rear Camera
13 megapixels PixelMaster camera
f/2.0 aperture
5p lens
Soft-light LED flash for natural skin tones

Battery
2650mAh

Price
RM649

Pokdepinion: Yet another addition to the ASUS Zenfone family, the ASUS ZenFone Live is not going to be your powerhouse if you have been using their recent flagship or the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom. But if you take a lot of LIVE videos and want your videos to be nothing short of perfect, the beautify mode is something for you to consider.
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Qualcomm Will Unveil the First Nuvia-based Laptop SoC in 2022

Qualcomm is best known for making SoCs that power smartphones today. They are looking to solidify their standing in other market areas, most notably laptops. Soon, we will be able to see the first Nuvia-based laptop SoC.
Qualcomm Nuvia-based Laptop SoC

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Qualcomm has officially revealed their plans to release new Nuvia-based laptop SoCs in 2022. This comes after their acquisition of the company earlier this year in a USD $1.4 billion (RM5.82 billion) deal, which also included 3 silicon veterans with notable track records at AMD, Apple, Broadcom, and Google. These same people were previously designing new ARM-based chips for datacenters with energy efficiency in mind.
According to Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon in a interview with Reuters, they are confident that they can produce chips that can not only compete with the Apple M1 chip, but also outclass everything else in the segment. The idea here is to have “leading performance for a battery-powered device”, which subtly alludes to Nuvia’s energy-efficient Phoenix core.
If we’re putting that statement to rough figures, we’re looking about 50% better IPC performance than the 10th Gen Intel Core and AMD Zen 2 CPUs at about one-third of the power. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx, 8c, and 7c does offer great energy efficiency within the x86 space but lacks the performance to even match up with the Apple M1.
With that being said however, Qualcomm will still continue to work with ARM and are still willing to use their design if it ends up being better than what their own engineers are capable of bringing to the table. For now, they will not be using Nuvia architecture to design smartphone or server chips and instead license it to other companies who want to design custom silicon for datacenters.
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Pokdepinion: I’m quite excited for this as it could be a whole new revolution of ultraportable productivity laptops. Imagine something with reasonable performance but with the efficiency and responsiveness of a smartphone. That would be a dream come true.
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