Netflix Reveals Trailer For Bubble — Premieres 28th April

If you are a big fan of anime, well you might want to have a look at Bubble, the latest anime film that’s coming soon on Netflix.
Netflix release Bubble trailer

The anime is directed by Tetsuro Araki and published by WIT STUDIO. If you are wondering what the show is all about, it’s a thrilling new anime feature experience of gravity-based action, takes place in an alternate Tokyo where the laws of gravity have been broken due to bubbles that manipulate this force of nature.

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Tokyo has become a playground for a group of young people who have lost their families, acting as a battlefield for parkour team battles as they leap from building to building. Hibiki, a young ace known for his dangerous play style, makes a reckless move one day and plummets into the gravity-bending sea. His life is saved by Uta, a girl with mysterious powers who appears suddenly. The pair then hear a unique sound audible only to them. Why did Uta appear before Hibiki? Their encounter leads to a revelation that will change the world.
You can expect for Bubble to arrive on Netflix on the 28th of April 2022. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Seems like an interesting anime movie to watch. It’s been quite awhile however since I’ve tuned in to Netflix. Maybe it’s time to come back.
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How to Get Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition for $6; For Xbox One Users Only

You can now get Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition for just $6. Not sure how? Well, here’s exactly how to get that special discounted price.

How to Get Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition for $6

Are you an Xbox One owner? Are you impatiently waiting for Star Wars Battlefront II to launch? Were you ever interested in playing the original Battlefront but the money was never right? Well, now is the perfect time to purchase the 2015 action shooter game.
Currently, the Xbox One store is offering Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition for $29.99. However, if you have an active Xbox Live membership, you can now purchase the game for only 6 dollars. Although $29.99 is a good deal for the title, buying the game for $6 is even better…because it’s cheaper.

Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition includes the game’s Deluxe Edition, which includes five in-game items available from the start. On top of that, Ultimate Edition includes all four DLC expansions that were released for the game: Outer Rim, Bespin, Death Star, and Rogue One: Scarif.  Each expansion introduced new weapons, Star Cards, playable characters from the Star Wars universe multiplayer maps, new game modes, and more.
The sequel, Star Wars Battlefront II, will launch on November 17th 2017 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. If you want to purchase the game or take a look at the price, click here to head on over to the Xbox Live Store

Pokdepinion: Well, I personally thought the game isn’t really worth buying, especially since there aren’t many players around to begin with. However, since Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition can be purchased for $6 (with the Xbox Live membership still active), it might be a good reason for people to jump to the game. At least, to get a proper feel of the game before Star Wars Battlefront 2 is finally released.
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Intel Xe-HP teased as a huge GPU that might come in a socket

Intel has reportedly shared an image of the upcoming Intel Xe-HP GPU on Twitter, before quickly deleting it. But not because the GPU was accidentally leaked, but apparently because Jim Keller and Raja Koduri have no idea how to properly wear their facemasks, despite being the geniuses they are, and they got quite a bit of flak for that.

TweakTown managed to save the tweet though, and thus show the images of what’s supposed to be the massive Intel Xe-HP GPU, along with the problematic mask-wearing of the duo. Interestingly Intel thought it would be cute to put in a battery for scale. A yellow one too. Is this a reference of the “banana for scale” meme?

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Jokes aside, the Intel Xe-HP is one huge package, and under the IHS should lie a multi-chip module (MCM) arrangement, similar to AMD’s successful chiplet design. That’s the most logical way to deliver huge core counts without having to deal with low yields of large monolithic dies. The Intel Xe-HP also weirdly enough comes with pads that should fit into a LGA-style socket, which is unprecedented among GPUs. It might be for the convenience of internal testing, or Intel might be bucking the trend by selling socketed Intel Xe GPUs that can be swapped out for an upgrade down the line.

The entire GPU package is calculated to measure a whopping 3700 mm2, based on the size of the AA battery which was used for scale. It will easily be one of the biggest modern GPUs launched to date, if the battery is actually an AA-sized one.

The “baap of all” is back, battle-fielding and b-floating😀 https://t.co/OgXuI0VtLU
— Raja Koduri (@Rajaontheedge) May 1, 2020

Raja Koduri also shared the tweet (before it was deleted) with the caption “The “baap of all” is back. Baap means “father” in Hindi, and the phrase “father of of all” probably hints at the sheer performance of the Intel Xe-HP. Intel isn’t expected to target their Intel Xe GPUs at gamers just yet, with the focus being on high-performance computing (HPC) market.
Pokdepinion: Such a huge GPU might make AMD and NVIDIA sweat a little…
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Logitech announces new LIGHTSPEED wireless peripherals; new HERO sensor offers 10x the power efficiency of last-gen!

Gamers usually frown at wireless peripherals. I believe most of us gamers who tried to try to do away with cords have experience the panic when your wireless peripheral either straight out dies or flashes its low battery signal when you are in an intense gaming session. To alleviate your worries, Logitech’s latest LIGHTSPEED peripherals, the Logitech G603 wireless gaming mouse and G613 wireless mechanical gaming keyboard promises up to 18 months of battery life.

With a 1ms report rate, the Logitech G613 keyboard and Logitech G603 mouse are going to be just as responsive as any wired peripherals you have. The Logitech G603 features two modes, HI and LO. It will sacrifice battery life to run at this ultra-fast 1ms report rate in HI mode, dropping down to just 500 hours of non-stop gaming. The Logitech G603 offers up to 18 months of battery life in LO mode or Bluetooth, with the report rate slowed down to 8ms. The Logitech G613 keyboard also offers support for both Bluetooth and LIGHTSPEED wireless connectivity, but it is rated for 18 months of battery life in both modes. You can easily switch between the modes via a switch under the G603 or a button on the G613. Both peripherals are powered by 2 AA batteries each.

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The Logitech G603 is capable of delivering this much battery life on just 2 AA batteries because of the new optimized High Efficiency Rated Optical (HERO) sensor that delivers up to 10x the efficiency of past-gen sensors while retaining a grand 12000 DPI sensitivity. It’s weight is also customizable with the option of running with one or two AA batteries.

Logitech’s homegrown Romer-G mechanical switches are found on the Logitech G613 keyboard. With a shorter actuation point of just 1.5mm, faster registration of every key press is assured. A low actuation force of just 45g also helps to reduce fatigue over long sessions of gaming or typing. Six programmable G-keys are available to be assigned to any macros you want to have right at your fingertips.
Pricing wise, the Logitech G603 will be priced at RM329, while the Logitech G613 will be priced at RM499.
Pokdepinion: With just 500 hours of non-stop gaming, the Logitech G603 isn’t that environmentally friendly unless you invest in rechargeable AA batteries. The missing backlighting on the keyboard also essentially negates any benefits Romer-G had over Cherry switches.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.1 Brings Many Stability and Bug Fixes

Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.1 is now out for all its available platforms. Is it enough to bring one of the most controversial game releases in recent time to a more playable state? Let’s find out.
Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.1

Patch 1.1 is out on PC, consoles and Stadia!
In this update, which lays the groundwork for the upcoming patches, we focused on various stability improvements and bugfixes.
List of changes: https://t.co/NlSEKjsax7 pic.twitter.com/WjLcD0SaZk
— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) January 22, 2021

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Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.1 is the first major update to come to the game, and it includes a number of hotfixes for a variety of issues. For the most part, it’s for miscellaneous issues and mission-specific bugs, but the included changes are here to set the stage for future updates.
One major fix is a highly-requested one which saw save files being corrupted if it became too large. Apart from that, memory usage for a number of in-game assets have been optimized which should result in better performance across the board. Then, we have a myriad of small graphical tweaks and stability changes which should make it more playable for gamers.
According to the game’s roadmap as laid out by CD Projekt Red, the next big update will be Patch 1.2, but no release date has been set yet. Given the precedence set by this one, it shouldn’t take too long for it to be out. If you’d like to see the full changelog for Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.1, click right here.
Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.1 is now available for the all the platforms it’s released on. This includes the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia, and PC. The next gen optimized versions of the game for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series are expected to launch later this year.
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Pokdepinion: I have a feeling it still needs a major overhaul of sorts but no harm in giving this a try at least.
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Phicomm EX780L now available on Lazada for RM799

The Phicomm EX780L is probably one of the lesser known smartphones out there. In fact, I didn’t know about it before writing this post. Anyway, the Phicomm EX780L is now available on Lazada for RM799 as part of the Online Revolution sales.
While Phicomm may be a relatively unknown brand, the EX780L packs quite a punch. It actually has specifications very similar to the OnePlus One, which made some waves with the flagship killer specifications it packed while maintaining an affordable price tag. Well, the EX780L is actually better than the OnePlus One on paper.

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At the heart of the EX780L, a capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 thumps away, paired with 3GB of RAM, a combination which is still strong enough to allow the EX780L trade punches with some of the latest smartphones out there. The EX780L runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat, not the latest version available but it does its job. The 13 MP camera on the rear and 5 MP selfie camera should keep everyone happy with sharp photos and selfies. For enhanced security, the EX780L packs a fingerprint recognition sensor too.

The display is a 5.5″ OGS IPS FHD (1080p) panel. For the uninitiated, OGS displays means that the glass is closer to the actual LCD panel, offering a brighter and more vivid display. All your media will be stored on 32GB of non-expandable storage. Connectivity wise, 4G LTE with support for dual nanoSIMs comes standard. The 2900 mAh battery offers assurance that you do not need to carry your powerbank everywhere you go. All of that is stuffed into a 8.9 mm premium aluminium unibody.
The Phicomm EX780L is available in any color as long as its silver and the 12 month warranty will be handled by Comsat Mobile Communications Sdn Bhd. The Online Revolution sales are running until the 12th of December, so if you are interested in the Phicomm EX780L, be sure to snap yours up before the 12th to enjoy the discount!

Pokdepinion: I personally own a Snapdragon 801 device and I believe that this processor should still be relevant for at least another year, as the performance level is still on par with many of the newer mid-range CPUs. I wonder how fast is the fingerprint sensor though.
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Get the Deadmau5 PUBG Crate for FREE – Here’s How

If you’re a fan of Deadmau5 and the battle royale game, PUBG, this might be something you’d be interested in, and it’s free. All you have to do is…
Get the Deadmau5 PUBG Crate for FREE

You can get the Deadmau5 PUBG crate for free, today only, but there’s a catch. It’s being given out to celebrate Amazon Prime Day. A collaboration between Twitch and PUBG Corp., they have both teamed up to offer Prime members a special, limited-time crate.

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The Deadmau5 crate, features 2 full sets for use in PUBG, reflecting the artist’s brand aesthetics. For those of you who didn’t know, Deadmau5 is a big fan of PUBG and regularly streams the game on Twitch.
Unlike previous PUBG Twitch Prime promotions, however, the Deadmau5 crate is available only during Amazon’s big Prime Day sale. To put in a simpler way, that is until 11:59PM PT on 17th July 2018, or 2:59PM on 18th July 2018 for those in Malaysia and GMT +8 timezone.
Claiming it is easy as all you need to do is have your Twitch account (the one that has Prime) linked to your PUBG account, which you can do through the game’s main menu. You should then see the crate moments later in the Inventory screen. This can only be claimed once, so hopefully you don’t end up giving the crate to some other person’s account.
If you’re neither an Amazon Prime or Twitch Prime (included with Amazon Prime) subscriber, you can sign up for a 30-day trial, which will make you eligible to get the Deadmau5 crate and all the other freebies currently available.
Keep in mind, this Deadmau5 crate is only available for PUBG players on PC.
This won’t be the only PUBG crate available as there are 4 others that Prime members will get to enjoy this July 2018. However, the contents of the other crates are unknown at the time of this writing.
Source: Twitch Prime
Pokdepinion: Already claimed it, how about you guys? :P
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Thieves Breached Apple Store By Cutting Through Walls On A Nearby Shop

Over 400 devices were stolen.
Image: Mike Atkinson (@coffeemikeatkin)
An Apple Store in Seattle was hit with burglary resulting in estimated $500,000 worth of losses, with iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches among the stolen products, with over 400 products lost according to local news. The thieves breached the store from an unlikely location: by cutting through a 24 x 18 inch hole from a coffee machine shop situated next to it.
“Our front door was locked. They pried our front door open. [It was a] 24 by 18 (inches) hole cut in the wall into what appears to be the back room of the Apple Store. I’m surprised we were the conduit for them to get to the Apple Store. I had no idea we were so close or adjacent to them.” says Eric Marks, Regional Manager of Seattle Coffee Gear, the affected shop. The incident has cost them roughly $1,800 in damages.

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The thieves gained entry and left the area from the same hole, carrying all the stolen goods from there. Oddly, Macbooks in the store were left untouched – while local police department has attributed this incident as a “well-organized operation”. No fingerprint was left on site, and the investigation is ongoing as of this writing.
Of course, it is widely known by now that Apple has the ability to remotely lock retail devices by checking on the affected serial numbers and their IMEIs in the event of theft such as this, which will effectively turn these devices into “paperweight”, rendering them useless.
Source: PCMag | 9to5Mac
Pokdepinion: I thought thieves should’ve learnt by now it is no use to steal Apple products.
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MCMC to Discuss with TM on Streamyx / Unifi Broadband Plans

Recently, we reported about MCMC / SKMM making an official statement to show Malaysia that the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP) is in effect, and also gave examples of major telcos adhering to the new policy. This was seen in the form of price cuts as well as speeds higher than anything we’ve seen before in the country.
However, we also noted that for TM, it seemed to focus more on Unifi Fibre plans and Streamyx / Unifi Broadband plans were noticeably absent.

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Minister of Communications and Multimedia Gobind Singh Deo then chimed in on the matter via a Facebook post, as seen at the top of this post. In the post, he mentioned that there were no suggestions given with regards to Streamyx.
While TM previously did say that they will be improving speeds for their existing Streamyx users, it seems like it has gone quiet ever since. This is especially alarming for those who have no choice but to subscribe to it as they don’t have access to Unifi or other fibre internet plans.
Aside from that, Gobind Singh Deo also noted that despite the announced price cuts, there are still a good number of users who are still paying the older, more expensive price as well as those who have not received their upgrades yet. It appears that there will be added pressure from MCMC for telcos to speed up the process.
For now, it is being said that MCMC / Gobind will be meeting with telco representative to discuss on these issues in the near future.
Pokdepinion: It had to be said. Finally someone noticed that Streamyx was oddly missing in the whole MSAP matter. Hopefully, we’ll either see major speed upgrades or major price cuts coming soon on that side as well.
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Total War: Warhammer 3 Release Date Pushed To Next Year

If you’ve been meaning to play Total War: Warhammer 3, well there’s some bad news: it’s been delayed to be released next year instead.
Total War: Warhammer 3 delayed

The game was planned for a release late this year but it seems that the game’s developer, Creative Assembly has announced that they’ve decided to push it forward to next year. Here’s what they’ve said about the matter:
With nearly a decade of development on the Total War: Warhammer trilogy behind us it feels surreal to see its culminating chapter so close to release. While it’s tempting to rush to the finish line as it comes into view, we have made the decision to give it a little more time by moving the launch of Total War: Warhammer III from 2021 to early 2022
Rob Bartholomew, Creative Assembly
As you can see from the video above, they’ve recently released a new trailer that showcase the Grand Cathay, revealing several of the units that we can expect in the game.

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The game is available for pre-purchase on Steam for the price of RM189. For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
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Pokdepinion: I’m not going to lie, I felt sad when I saw the news. I was hoping to play the game as it was one of the titles on my wish list. Then again, it’s better to have a fully prepared game than one that’s incomplete..
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Qualcomm To Release Snapdragon 845 VR Headset – Runs On 120FPS

The Snapdragon 845 processor which was announced back in December of last year, will be powering their upcoming new VR headset.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 VR Headset
With the new Snapdragon 845 VR headset, it packs two displays that pumps out 1024 x 1152 at 120 FPS, making it the first in the market with an SoC-powered VR headset with 120 FPS.
The headset is packed with four cameras, with two facing inwards to track eye movements, and the other two outer facing ones. It is said to be using an eye tracker, figuring out where the user’s eye is focused and lower the resolution of the peripheral vision areas. These can be rendered at a lower resolution, which in return can improve performance and also reduce power consumption.

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With the usage of Snapdragon 845, the chipset packs an 8-core Kyro 385 CPU, Adreno 630 graphics, and even 3D audio support. It was mentioned by Qualcomm that with this VR headset, we can expect it to deliver 4 million pixel per eye. By utilizing the chip’s Adreno  630 graphics, it implements a new rendering system that can speeds the device up by focusing the sharpness of where you are looking directly at.
The 845 headset builds on its previous predecessors, where they were based on older platforms, namely running on 829 and 835 chipsets. It’s been reported that the 845 VR headset has 30% faster graphics performance as well as 30% better power efficiency than their previous gen of VR headsets.
In addition to all that, it will also incorporate on-headset sensors for wireless usage with 6DoF (six degrees of freedom), meaning more freedom (duh) while you’re using the headset..
Source: TheVerge
Pokdepinion: The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is definitely a powerful chipset. I wonder how the headset will perform when it comes out. The sad thing is, the headset will probably not be landing near our shores. Let’s just hope that I’m wrong on that.

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Netflix Releases New RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness Character Art

The new RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness CG anime series is coming to Netflix soon on July 8. To celebrate, the streaming service has just released brand new character art for the series which include fan-favourites Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield as well series original characters, Shen May and Jason, captain of the U.S. Army Mad Dogs.
In the new RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness character art, Leon and Jason are seen with grim expressions on their faces, as though they are unsure of what they are about to face. Claire, on the other hand, is seen searching for something with the series’ trademark flashlight in one hand, heightening the suspense in the scenario. Shen May is enigmatic since she looks to be dealing with something troubling.

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How will the destiny of these four people connect as they pursue each of their investigations? What, furthermore, is the vast conspiracy underlying the White House hacking issue and the dread that lurked underneath the catastrophe in Penamstan six years ago?

So what’s happening in RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness?
Six years ago (2000), the helicopter belonging to the U.S. special forces who were intervening in the Penamstan civil war fell from the sky. The U.S. Army Mad Dogs, who were in the same battleground, refused orders from the command centre to stand their ground and instead went to save survivors of the crash. However, the special forces were already annihilated. The Mad Dogs, led by their captain Jason, were also forced to escape in order to survive.
However, in that place, Jason and his unit saw the supposedly dead special forces moving in strange ways…
In the present (2006), a hacking incident occurs on a top-secret White House file. Four agents, including Leon S. Kennedy and Jason, the “Hero of Penamstan,” are invited to the White House to investigate this incident. However, when the lights suddenly go out, they are forced to take down a horde of mysterious zombies alongside the SWAT team. Afterwards, the top-secret file is found to be related to a biology laboratory in Shanghai, which Leon and the other three agents decide to investigate for clues. As they head to Shanghai in a cutting-edge submarine, a swarm of rat-like Bio Organic Weapons (B.O.W.) suddenly attacks, pushing them into a life-or-death situation.
Meanwhile, while staying in Penamstan to provide support for refugees, Terra Save staff member Claire Redfield encounters a strange image drawn by a nonverbal boy. Haunted by this drawing, which appears to depict a victim of viral infection, Claire starts her own investigation. She eventually finds a terrifying experiment that was conducted during the Penamstan civil war. Leon and Claire draw closer to an unimaginable truth that all began in Penamstan. They also discover that a terror that can shatter peace is slowly approaching…
You can also check out the RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness character bios of Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield and Shen May here. RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness will premiere on Netflix globally this July 8.
Pokdepinion: Seriously, RESIDENT EVIL Infinite Darkness can’t come soon enough. I’m looking forward to catching this series next week.
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WhatsApp Status Feature Now Lets You Pick Who Sees Them

Similar to Instagram’s feature – WhatsApp gives you more granular control over who sees your statuses.

WhatsApp introduces a few quality-of-life update for the Status feature, including limiting audiences, creating voice posts, reactions, new UI and link previews.

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Much like Instagram, the Status feature functions similarly as Stories – but now you can limit who can see your status through Private Audience Selector feature. This option can be updated on a per-post basis so you can pick who’s allowed to see your status updates.
Unlike Instagram though, WhatsApp now allows you to create a post entirely from recorded audio (up to 30 seconds). On the other end of the spectrum, users can now respond to statuses using reactions, upon popular request from its userbase when the feature was first introduced in chats.
The UI also received a small update which will reflect posted status by having a ring around their profile photos in chats, contact lists and group participant lists. Finally, link previews will automatically generate thumbnail previews, giving users a heads up on where the link directs to.
The update is currently rolling out to users globally and will be available in the coming weeks, says the developer. Read more on the blog here.
Pokdepinion: Could we be seeing the voice post feature in IG at some point?
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[RUMOUR] Shenmue 1 & 2 Pack Leaked? It’s for the PS4 and Xbox One

A possible Shenmue 1 & 2 Pack has possibly been leaked by multiple Eastern European retailers. The question remains, is it real? Or is it just fantasy?

[RUMOUR] Shenmue 1 & 2 Pack Leaked?
This is actually a screenshot of Shenmue III from the Kickstarter campaign but, you get the idea.

Just like the Bayonetta and Vanquish Pack that was leaked recently, a possible Shenmue 1 & 2 Pack has possibly been leaked by multiple Eastern European retailers.
The package appeared on the site of the Czech retailer Alza (and its English version), and on those of the Slovak retailers Heureka, GetGame and MadGamer. All retailers list both a PS4 and a Xbox One as platforms for the release.
None of the sites provides additional information, but the similarity between their locations seems to indicate that a local distributor may have sent them information too early, or with an erroneous embargo.
Only GetGame has a generic “2017” release window. Heureka and GetGame list €49,99 as the price, while MadGamer lists €59.90, but those are very possibly placeholders.
At the moment Sega has not commented about the possible leak, so we should consider this a rumor until an official announcement is made. This kind of thing should always be considered with a hefty grain of salt, so do keep expectations in check until further notice.
Born from the mind of Yu Suzuki, Shenmue originally released in 1999 on Dreamcast, while Shenmue II launched in 2001 on the same console, and made the jump to the original Xbox in 2002. It was a major hit to say the least, with many fans requesting for a sequel even after so long.
Possible remasters have been rumored and teased for a while, and Suzuki-san himself is currently working independently from Sega on the third game of the series, aptly titled Shenmue III, following a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Source: NeoGAF

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Pokdepinion: Well, if we’re getting full-fledged HD remasters of the original Shenmue games, I have no complaints. However, this is still a rumour for now so don’t consider this as official. We’ll wait until we get the official word on it first.
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Huawei Malaysia’s Merry Promotion — Premium gifts worth up to RM199!

Huawei Malaysia has just announced a holiday treat for their customers this Christmas. The “Merry Promotion” which will continue until 31st January 2017 will be rewarding Malaysians who buy Huawei devices with gifts such as Bluetooth earphones worth RM199!
All you have to do is to get down to any Huawei dealer and purchase any of the following Huawei devices to receive these attractive gifts together with your device!

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In addition, in line with Huawei’s exclusive experience for owners of their flagship devices, P9 customers will be able to enjoy the following after sales services:

One-to-one device exchange within the 12-month warranty period
Free door-to-door pick-up and delivery service
3-months LCD screen warranty from Proof of Purchase Date – One Time only
Two free cleaning service within the 12-month warranty period
Dedicated VIP hotline Service

And oh, remember the EMUI 5.0 betas running around? Huawei P9 users will be able to enjoy the finalized update in January 2017, with a promised 20% increase in efficiency compared to its current version.
What are you waiting for? Head over to your nearest Huawei Retail Store and get a Huawei for yourself now! However if you want the latest Huawei Mate 9, you might not be able to enjoy this offer.
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Still run a system with a mSATA slot? Here’s how to get 3D NAND goodness on ye ol’ platform!

Transcend’s latest piece of hardware seems like a bit of a throwback for me. I have not seen mSATA slots for a very long time as the industry transitions to M.2. But if you have a mSATA slot in your system, this may be one of the fastest SSDs you can get for it. The Transcend MSA450T features 3D TLC NAND for better performance and endurance, everything you need from an SSD.
The Transcend MSA450T’s 3D TLC NAND takes performance to the next level, especially when compared against its predecessor. Write speeds have more than doubled from 160MB/s on the MSA370, to 400MB/s on the new MSA450T. Further enhancing the performance is a DDR3 DRAM cache which functions as a buffer.
Keeping things in check is LDPC error correction code to ensure data integrity and flash longevity. Speaking of things in check, you can keep an eye on the status of the drive with the comprehensive Transcend SSD Scope Pro suite. You can monitor your drive, do diagnostic scans, view S.M.A.R.T. status and more.

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The MSA450T comes in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities, with a 3-year limited warranty.
Pokdepinion: The capacity seems rather limited, even in the constrained form factor..
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[IFA 2019] Lenovo Partners with Marvel for Marvel Dimension of Heroes AR Game

After the success of Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, the folks over at Lenovo have teamed up with Marvel for a brand new AR gaming experience. This new AR game is called Marvel Dimension of Heroes.
Marvel Dimension of Heroes will let players utilize one superpower from six legendary Marvel Super Heroes. You will then be thrusted into battle with an original storyline where Dormammu has launched a surprise attack on Earth with his alliance of supervillains. This includes the likes of Loki, Ultron Prime, and the Winter Soldier. Doctor Strange has managed to turn back time to secure a second chance and it’s up to you to save the world.

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The six Marvel Super Heroes whose powers you can harness are:

Doctor Strange
Captain America
Thor
Black Panther
Captain Marvel
Star Lord

Aside from Story Mode, there will also be Survival Mode, where you will fight against waves of enemies to achieve a high score, and Co-Op mode where you can play with friends to fight against the enemies.
Marvel Dimension of Heroes will be free to download and play with your smartphone. However, it is exclusive to the Lenovo Mirage AR.
Lenovo Mirage AR

The Lenovo Mirage AR consists of dual Universal Controllers, a Tracking Beacon, and the headset itself. It can be used together with an Android smartphone as well as Apple iPhones.
The Tracking Beacon serves as a fixed reference point for physical space in what you’re seeing. Calibration will be done based on where the Tracking Beacon is placed. The whole package combined together gives you an AR gaming experience with no wires and freedom of movement. The controllers itself are capable of complex hand and wrist motions, which adds another layer of depth to the games you’ll be playing on it.

The Lenovo Mirage AR works perfectly on Marvel Dimension of Heroes and Star Wars: Jedi Challenges. It is priced at USD $249.99 and is already available for purchase in the US. The availability and pricing for Asia Pacific will be announced at a later date.
Pokdepinion: These AR game experiences are pretty fun. If you haven’t given the Lenovo Mirage AR a try and you have the chance, you should. You’d be surprised how fun it can be.
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Qualcomm Refuses To Sell Apple Their Modems

Apparently there is an antitrust trial happening between the United States Federal Trade Commission as well as SoC manufacturer, Qualcomm happening. In it, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams took the stand and let out some details on the company’s relationship with Qualcomm.

.@Apple wanted to use @Qualcomm chips in the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, but Qualcomm wouldn't sell it modems because of the court battles, Jeff Williams testifies at @FTC trial
— Shara Tibken (@sharatibken) January 14, 2019

According to reporter Shara Tibken’s Tweet, it is reported that Williams testified that Apple had wanted to use Qualcomm modem chips to use in their iPhone XS, XS Max, as well as XR. Despite that, Qualcomm rejected the request as there’s ongoing legal disagreement between the two.
It is said that Qualcomm pushed away the deal due to Apple failing to keep up with their licensing payments to Qualcomm. As you might have known, iPhones has been pulled away from stores in multiple countries due to the ongoing legal fights between the companies and Qualcomm attempts to force Apple to pay back payments on those fees.

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Instead of Qualcomm’s modems, Apple ended up using Intel’s offerings instead for their latest batch of iPhones. According to reports, the trial is expected to end sometime this week, though it may take longer than that.
Pokdepinion: In this matter, it’s nice to see that Qualcomm rejected the deal, even though they would be getting tons of money out of Apple. There’s still that previous payment that Apple owed them, so why not?
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Rock of Ages 3 Review – Quirky But Entertaining

What is Rock of Ages 3 About?

Rock of Ages 3 Review – Launch trailer

The Monty Python-style humourous tower defense game is back for its 3rd installment with Rock of Ages 3. It’s a competitive tower defense and arcade-style action game in one with the goal of destroying other players / maps and stop others from doing the same to you.
In Rock of Ages 3, you can enjoy the humourous story mode created by the people over at ACE Team. It features the likes of Caesar, Moctezuma, and the fabled Flying Spaghetti Monster in various campaigns highlighting set in various historical interest points.
If you get bored with what the game has to offer or simply feel that you can do better, you can also create your own maps with the game’s own editor tool. Then, you can share it with your friends and pretty much anyone else in the world online. It’s history unlike anything you’ve ever seen or heard of before.

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Rolling Thunder
Rock of Ages 3 Review – Ball of sheep
Rock of Ages 3 essentially has two major parts for gameplay; smashing an enemy base (oftentimes a castle) and tower defense. For the former, gameplay is pretty straightforward but does require a bit of thinking. You essentially take control of a rock and you have to roll your way past an obstacle course with the objective of crashing into the enemy base.
The obstacles are there not only to veer you off course but also to slow you down. The reason for this is because the faster you are, the more damage you deal when you’ve come into contact with the enemy base. You might be thinking that you might as well kamikaze your way and try your luck but it’s not as easy as you might think.
After all, the faster you move, the harder it is to control your chosen rock. Keep in mind that this isn’t a race car simulator so you don’t have brakes to rely on. Instead, you have to ease up on movement to slow down, and it’s necessary to make sure you can make it to the next corner. Another thing worth noting is that you need to have map awareness as you need to be aware of what’s coming next to be able to maneuver your way through.
Rock of Ages 3 Review
As you play through the game’s campaign, you will unlock more playable rocks, each with their own characteristics. Some are heavier and slower, some are faster but deal less damage. There are also the ones that are unusual in nature, like the boulder that’s made entirely of sheep. It sounds rather silly but honestly, it’s surprisingly entertaining to play.
While the maps on their own aren’t inherently dangerous, it’s the obstacles that can really drive you nuts. You have a bunch of artillery like cannons and catapults firing at you, random animals acting as speed bumps of sorts, springboard traps that will fling you to a direction you don’t want, and a whole lot more.
Rock of Ages 3 Review – Obstacles
You can sustain quite a bit of damage but suffer too much and you will end up not finishing the course. While some obstacles can be destroyed, typically at certain speeds or weak points, it’s usually best to simply go past it by going around it or jumping over it, whichever is possible.
If you keep failing, it can feel very frustrating but once you do manage to overcome it, you’ll be filled with a sense of exhilaration and relief from most likely clenching your bum for far too long. That being said however, the feeling does wear off rather quickly if you play alone so it’s best to have friends to play with, unless you’re a perfectionist, in which case, Time Trial mode might just be where you spend most of your time on to get the perfect record.
Looking for other multiplayer games to play? Check out our review of Biped by clicking right here.
Tower Defense Isn’t As Entertaining
Rock of Ages 3 Review – You’ll unlock more as you play through the game
From the other side of the rock smashing fun, you have the tower defense aspect of Rock of Ages 3. Here, you will be seeing the obstacle course from a bird’s eye view to identify which spots would be best to place traps and obstacles. You will have about a couple of minutes to do so with the objective of preventing the enemy from destroying your home base.
Each trap and obstacle will have a set cost and require the use of your finite resources, forcing you to strategize and think of the best possible way to foil your enemy’s plans. The concept in itself isn’t entirely new and can feel rather droll compared to the rock smashing experience.
Rock of Ages 3 Review – Tower defense
While it might not be as entertaining to me, that doesn’t mean it’s bad however. If you’re more of a tactician and prefer the thinking aspects in games, this will be right up your alley. However, if you’re the kind who just runs and guns, you may find yourself bored of this rather quickly.
Create Your Own Obstacle Courses
Rock of Ages 3 Review – Map game mode selection
One good thing in Rock of Ages 3, especially if you’re already done with whatever the game has to offer, is the ability to create your own obstacle courses. This creation can be shared with every other player across the world online, and you can also enjoy other people’s creations as well.
The creation tool uses a drag and drop technique to make it easier for people to create. Selecting it again can let you resize and reposition as you wish. If you feel like you made a mistake, you can easily undo your last action with the press of a button. The items you have access to are based on the main game itself, based on the eras shown in the story mode.
Rock of Ages 3 Review – Changing the terrain
One limitation here is that due to the assets you have access to, chances are that your creations won’t differ too much from what the game has already offered. Another thing is that I feel the tool works more intuitively with a mouse and keyboard rather than a gamepad. Not to say that it’s impossible to use if you get the game on console, but you sure do need more patience with it.
If you feel like your creations aren’t good, you can always find inspiration in other user-created obstacle courses. There’s already a good number of them out there, with some having a very creative approach while others can be very challenging. On the plus side, there’s plenty to enjoy when you’re done with the game’s story.
If you fancy an RPG instead, check out our review of Minecraft Dungeons by clicking right here.
Rock of Ages 3 Verdict
Rock of Agees 3 Review
Rock of Ages 3 is a fun game but depending on what you like, you may only enjoy certain aspects of it. The way the game plays out, you can actually play the game in short bursts or continuously play it for long hours if you wish. If you need a game that doesn’t require you to play for a long time in a single session, this will fit nicely.
At the conclusion of our Rock of Ages 3 review, I award this game with our Silver Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Ripples Asia for sending us a game code for the purposes of this review.
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List of Apps That Work Great with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Large Screen Display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Review – Rear

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is arguably the Korean giant’s most successful foldable smartphone yet. The ability to be both a standard Android smartphone and a mini tablet makes it an enticing device. However, not all apps are optimized for the large screen display UI. As such, we will diving into the list of apps that are optimized for it today.
Apps That Work Great with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 UI

As many of you may know by now, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is can be used in 3 different ways; folded, unfolded, and Flex Mode. While the folded display will have no issues given it looks and functions like your standard Android smartphone display, the same can’t be said for the other two.

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For starters, the larger unfolded display has an aspect ratio of 11.2:9, which is more square-ish and something out of the ordinary. Add together Flex Mode when the display is semi-folded, and it’s even harder for apps to take full advantage of it. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible as Samsung has assured everyone that they’re working directly with developers to so more apps can make full use of it.
While more development work is being done behind the scenes to ensure a more seamless and optimized experience, what do we have right now? We have a list of optimizations done for the top 100 apps (according to AppAnnie). Without further ado, let’s dive right into the list.
If you haven’t seen our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, click right here.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 Optimizations for the Top 100 Apps

Apps
Flex Mode
Large Screen Optimization
Drag and Drop

11st
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Adobe Acrobat Reader
N/A
Yes
N/A

AliExpress
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Amazon Prime Video
Not yet supported
Yes
N/A

Amazon Shopping
N/A
Not yet supported
Not yet supported

Auction (ebay.kr)
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Audible
N/A
Yes
N/A

B612
Yes (Flip Only)
Not yet supported
N/A

BAND (Naver
N/A
Yes
N/A

Canva
N/A
Yes
N/A

Cisco Webex Meetings
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

Class 101
Not yet supported
Yes
N/A

Clip Studio Paint
N/A
Yes
N/A

Coupang
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Daum
N/A
Yes
N/A

Daum Cafe
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Daum Webtoon
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Discord
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

Disney+
Yes
Yes
N/A

Dropbox
N/A
Yes
N/A

Duolingo
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

eBay
N/A
Not yet supported
Not yet supported

Evernote
N/A
Yes
Not yet supported

Facebook
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Facebook Messenger
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
Not yet supported

Feedly
N/A
Yes
N/A

Gmail
N/A
Yes
Not yet supported

Gmarket
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Google
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Google Calendar
N/A
Yes
N/A

Google Chrome
N/A
Yes
Not yet supported

Google Docs
N/A
Yes
Not yet supported

Google Drive
N/A
Not yet supported
Not yet supported

Google Duo
Yes
Yes
N/A

Google Keep
N/A
Not yet supported
Not yet supported

Google Maps
N/A
Yes
N/A

Google Meet
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

Google Photos
Not yet supported
Yes
Not yet supported

Google Play Store
N/A
Yes
N/A

Google Sheets
N/A
Yes
Not yet supported

Hulu
Not yet supported
Yes
N/A

Instagram
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

Investing.com
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

KakaoTalk
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
Yes

Karrot
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

LINE (Naver
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

LinkedIn
N/A
Not yet supported
Not yet supported

MeetUs
Yes
Yes
N/A

Microsoft Office
N/A
Yes
Yes

Microsoft OneDrive
N/A
Yes
Yes

Microsoft OneNote
N/A
Yes
Yes

Microsoft Outlook
N/A
Yes
Yes

Microsoft Teams
Not yet supported
Yes
N/A

Microsoft To Do
N/A
Yes
Yes

MX Player
Not yet supported
Yes
N/A

NAVER
N/A
Yes
Not yet supported

Naver Blog
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Naver Cafe
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Naver Webtoon
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Netflix
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

Noteshelf
N/A
Yes
N/A

Pandora
N/A
Yes
N/A

Paypal
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Pinterest
N/A
Yes
N/A

PUBG Mobile
N/A
Yes
N/A

Roblox
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Salesforce
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

Slack
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
Not yet supported

Snapchat
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

SNOW
Yes (Flip Only)
Not yet supported
N/A

SODA
Yes (Flip Only)
Not yet supported
N/A

Spotify
Not yet supported
Yes
N/A

Telegram
Not yet supported
Yes
Not yet supported

TikTok
Not yet supported
Yes
N/A

Twitch
Not yet supported
Yes
N/A

Twitter
N/A
Yes
Not yet supported

Viber
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

Walmart Shopping
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

WATCHA
Yes (Fold only)
Yes
Yes

Wavve
Yes
Yes
N/A

WeChat
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

WhatsApp
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
Not yet supported

Wish
N/A
Not yet supported
Not yet supported

WPS Office
N/A
Not yet supported
Yes

Yahoo Mail
N/A
Not yet supported
Not yet supported

YouTube
Yes
Yes
N/A

YouTube Music
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

Zepeto
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

ZOOM Cloud Meetings
Not yet supported
Not yet supported
N/A

멜론
Not yet supported
Yes
N/A

밀리의 서재
N/A
Yes
N/A

배달의민족
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

벅스 뮤직
Yes
Yes
N/A

삼성증권 mPOP
N/A
Yes
N/A

위메프
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

지니 뮤직
Yes
Yes
N/A

캔디카메라
Yes
Yes
N/A

타임커머스 티몬
N/A
Not yet supported
N/A

티빙(TVING)
Not yet supported
Yes
N/A

한컴오피스 viewer
N/A
Yes
N/A

We will update this list accordingly, and with more apps as details become available. For now, this should give you a clearer idea as to which apps work great with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 display.
In case you didn’t know, those who purchase the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 from by 31st October 2021 will receive an RM500 e-voucher and a 1-year Samsung Care+ plan worth RM799. For the Galaxy Z Flip3 on the other hand, you will be getting an RM350 e-voucher and 1-year Samsung Care+ plan worth RM699. If you wanna learn more about it, click right here.
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Counter-Strike 2 Already Has Hackers in the Beta, New Anti-Cheat System Incoming

The beta for Counter-Strike 2 has already been infiltrated by hackers, despite Valve’s strict invite restrictions. Learn more about the situation and Valve’s response in this article.
Counter-Strike 2 Beta Already Facing Hacker Issues

Looks like some sort of new anti-cheat measure is in the works for Counter-Strike 2 called “VAC Live”.
If a cheater gets detected during a match, the match will be cancelled! pic.twitter.com/PQY88sBlMl
— Aquarius (@aquaismissing) March 23, 2023

Valve’s Counter-Strike 2 has been in limited beta testing for only a couple of days, but players are already reporting that hackers are finding their way into the game, despite strict invite restrictions.

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Fans of the series had almost lost hope of seeing a source 2 update, but Valve released the update when fans were least expecting it. Along with visual enhancements, the update brought significant changes to the game’s meta, such as revamping the smoke grenade and introducing tickless servers.
Valve opened a beta for a limited number of players to get feedback before the full release of the game this summer. However, it seems the company’s precautions weren’t enough to stop hackers from gaining access to the servers.
Former CS: GO pro jasonR recently tweeted that he encountered the first cheater in Counter-Strike 2. Additionally, a popular cheat company posted a video showcasing its new wall and aim hacks for Counter-Strike 2. Many skilled players who were not invited to the beta have also expressed their disappointment on the Global Offensive subreddit.
Valve has stated that invites to the beta are based on several factors, including recent playtime on Valve official servers, trust factor, and Steam account standing. It’s surprising that cheaters and toxic players were not excluded from the beta, given their lower trust factor.
Valve is aware of the cheating issue and has plans to improve its anti-cheat system. According to data miner Aquarius, Valve is planning to release an anti-cheat system called “VAC Live,” which will cancel a match if a cheater is found in the game. While this system may help prevent unfair matchups, it remains to be seen whether there are more significant changes to the anti-cheat.
While fans have been calling for kernel-level anti-cheat measures, this seems unlikely since Counter-Strike is also available on Linux, which doesn’t support such software. Despite the new update, Valve still needs to address Counter-Strike’s biggest problem for over a decade.
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Pokdepinion: A part of me isn’t surprised by this given its popularity but a part of me was also wondering how did this even begin in the first place. Imagine going to a closed beta thinking you’d be safe, and then get completely battered down instantly.
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PS Plus May 2020 FREE GAMES Lineup – Flex That Creative Muscle

Cities: Skylines and Farming Simulator 19 are your PlayStation Plus games for May: https://t.co/LlEQ1gfT3D pic.twitter.com/6rNc6jzNKw
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) April 29, 2020

If you’re looking for some good news while stuck at home then look no further. We have the official PS Plus May 2020 free games lineup right here. Without further ado, let’s dive right into it.
PS Plus May 2020 Free Games – Cities: Skylines

If you’re a fan of games that let you flex your creative muscle, then this is definitely the one for you. Cities: Skylines is a city-building simulator that was first released on March 2015. This entry introduces some new gameplay elements which lets you experience what it’s like to create and maintain a real city while expanding on the whole experience.

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Build the city of your dreams: Bring on a smog-filled industrial revolution or create a quiet beach town ideal for tourists powered by renewable energy. Build it your way!
Multi-tiered and challenging simulation: Playing as the mayor of your city, you’ll be faced with balancing essential requirements such as education, water electricity and much more, along with your city’s economy.
Extensive local traffic simulation: Managing traffic and the needs of your citizens to work and play will require the use of several interactive transport systems.
Districts and policies: Be more than just another city hall official! Create a car-free downtown area, assign free public transport to your waterfront, or ban pets in suburbia.

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PS Plus May 2020 Free Games – Farming Simulator 19

Next up, we have Farming Simulator 19, which was first released in 2018. Like the name suggests, it is a farming simulation game that gives you the most extensive farming experience possible.
The ultimate farming simulation returns with a complete graphics overhaul and the most complete farming experience ever! Become a modern farmer and develop your farm on two huge American and European environments, filled with exciting new farming activities, crops to harvest and animals to tend to.
Drive over 300 authentic vehicles and machines now including John Deere – but also Case IH, New Holland, Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Krone, Deutz-Fahr, and many more. Grow your farm online with other players, and download community created mods for an ever-expanding Farming Simulator experience!
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The PS Plus May 2020 free games lineup will be available starting 5th May 2020 until 1st June 2020. For now, you still have access to April’s lineup of free games, which you can read about by clicking right here.
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Pokdepinion: On a normal day, not many would appreciate this but given the extra time we have at home now, these games can really fill up that time nicely.
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[Predator League 2019] First 5 PUBG Rounds Commenced – Followed by Grand Opening with BNK48 Performance

Today was the first day of Predator League 2019. The day started early in the morning, seeing 5 out of the 15 total PUBG matches commencing one after another according to the rules that I briefly explained yesterday. Our Malaysian team Asbol was seated in the left wing in center most. There was a very short break in between every round and after hours of endurance, the results of the first five rounds were rather interesting.
Round 1
The first round saw some serious aggression from team Aerowolf.Team Eight from Indonesia that had the highest bloodshed with 14 total kills at the end of the game. However, they only managed to secure the fourth position at the end of the round. This was then followed by hosting country’s team Signature.PUBG that played safer throughout the round but still managed to get 6 total kills. Second position was secured by team Gamehome from Vietnam with a total of 7 kills and the Chicken Dinner was awarded to team Afreecafreecs Fatal with a total of 4 kills.
Round 2
Things got a little more raffled and shuffled in the second round as the gameplay seemed a little more defensive this time around. The 4th place was garnered by team MP5 from Macau with 4 kills in total. The third place was taken by Afreecafreecs Fatal dropping 2 spots from the first chicken dinner, but this time getting 13 kills in total. The second position was reaped by team Purple Mood from Thailand 5 kills and the Chicken Dinner was taken by Taiwanese The Ace God with 9 kills in total.

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Round 3
Round three gets rowdy with every team starting to getting even more serious and some twists started to happen. Team Purple Mood dropped to fourth position with only one kill while Afreecafreecs Fatal managed to retain their position with 3 kills. The second position was redeemed by team GSSM with 3 kills and Chicken Dinner was reaped by Arkangel from Philippines with a whopping 14 kills.
Round 4
The fourth round saw Afreecafreecs Fatal once again hogging the top four positions with 11 kills. This was followed by MiTH with 3 total kills putting them in third position. The second position was taken by team Signature.PUBG making a comeback this time around and the Chicken Dinner was redeemed by team Purple Mood with 13 kills making this the first round of PUBG in Predator League 2019 to have two teams with double digit kills.
Round 5
The final round for first day of the league saw team Signature.PUBG dropping down to fourth place with 5 kills. Team AYSON Esports made an appearance in the 3rd position. Team Purple Mood dropped a little to second team with 7 kills in total. Chicken Dinner was taken away by team Aerowolf.Team Eight with 7 kills. None of the teams scored double digit this round, proving that everyone really did their best.
Final Position
Currently, the final standing are as follows

Afreecafreecs Fatal – 58 points
Purple Mood – 56 points
Aerowolf Eight – 52 points
Gamehome – 39 points

After the PUBG matches, the Grand Launching of Predator League 2019 was held with BNK48 cheering the crowd with their performances.
Pokdepinion: Looking at where this is going, it’s getting even more interesting to see who will emerge as the top team at the end of the league.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Listed On Website Then Quickly Taken Down

It appears that the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will make its way soon to the market as it was listed recently on Samsung Philippines’s website.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

The listing was quickly taken down and understandably so. It appears that the listing shows that the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will come in Cloud Navy as well as Cloud Lavender color variants.
It will come with a single variant which offers 128GB of storage. Other specifications include a 6.5-inch AMOLED display which boasts 120Hz refresh rate.

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It appears that a Snapdragon 865 version will come out for the 5G version and an Exynos 990 to power up the 4G model. In terms of camera, the phone offers a triple camera setup, offering a 12MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide sensor, as well as a 8MP telephoto lens that comes with 3x optical zoom and OIS.
Under the hood is a 4500mAh battery which you can charge with its 15W charger. It is said that the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will come out on October 2020 with a price tag starting from $760 (~RM3,166).
Previously we’ve reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, do check that out by heading to the link right here.
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Pokdepinion: I wonder if it’ll arrive here in Malaysia and most importantly, will we see the Snapdragon variant here too?
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The Sony SRS-NB10 Is A New Wireless Neckband Speaker To Help You With WFH

Sony has just released the SRS-NB10, a new wireless neckband speaker that is designed to rest on your shoulders. Sony says that the new wireless neckband speaker is a new and convenient way for you to take conference calls, listen to music and walk around in total comfort all day.

The SRS-NB10 has a full-range, upward-angled speaker unit that optimises sound for your ears alone. The bass is boosted by passive radiators built in the back of the box, ensuring a well-balanced sound. The speakers also feature Precise Voice Pickup Technology for clear calls.

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Additionally, the neckband speaker minimises feedback and echo by combining two high-quality directional (beam-forming) microphones with innovative audio signal processing. There are also touch controls for volume control as well as playback. The back’s stretchy band helps in finding the ideal fit. Furthermore, the open-ear design lets you listen to calls while remaining aware of your surroundings.
The speakers also come with a 20-hour battery life that can be charged over Type-C. A quick 10-minute charge with USB Type-C will give you up to an hour of extra work or play. You can also connect the SRS-NB10 to two devices at the same time via Multipoint Connection. The neckband speaker can also be used without worry when doing chores such as washing up as it has an IPX4 splash-proof design.

The speaker also features a sleek and simple design with a high-quality fabric finish. Moreover, there’s less than 10% of plastic materials present in the speakers packaging which reflects Sony’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its product and practices.
Sony SRS-NB10 price and availability

The SRS-NB10 comes in two colour variants: charcoal grey or white will be available nationwide in Malaysia from January 2022 and will carry a retail price of RM599. For more information on Sony’s new wireless neckband speaker, you can head over here.
Pokdepinion: A set of speakers that sit on your shoulders is a strange concept for me. I guess it’s geared more for those people who don’t want to use headphones or earphones all the time.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Strong Value

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

We can’t kick off our Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review with the unboxing. For our review unit, it only came with just the smartphone and nothing more. However, we are aware that inside the box, which is clad in white, will not have a charger. Apart from that, you can at least expect to find:

USB-C cable
User guide
Warranty card
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone itself

Appearance
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Front
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE looks essentially the same as the base Galaxy S21 model for the most part. It comes with a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a punch hole selfie camera. Unlike the S20 FE, the bezels are thinner, making it look more in line with the original variants.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Sides
Moving to the top, you have two microphone holes. As for the bottom, you have the SIM tray slot, another microphone hole, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. There’s nothing on the left side but on the right side, you have the power button and volume rocker.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Rear
Switching over to the rear, you can see that we have the Graphite colour variant, which is essentially black with a matte finish all over it. You still get that contour-cut triple camera setup on the top-left corner that is slightly raised, but it lacks that two-toned metallic finish on it. Apart from that, the flash is positioned beside the cameras and you can see the Samsung logo towards the bottom.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE looks like what would happen if you take the base model Galaxy S21 and turn it into an A-series smartphone. It still looks good but it’s clear that all three of the original Galaxy S21 devices look better. This isn’t a problem, especially given the more affordable pricing as what’s important is what is underneath.
Specifications

Processor
Exynos 2100, 5nm
1 x Cortex-X1 @ 2.9GHz + 3 x Cortex-A78 @2.8GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 @ 2.2GHz

RAM
8GB

Storage
128GB UFS 3.1

Display
6.4″ FHD+ (2400 x 1080) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
HDR10+
120Hz Refresh Rate
Eye Comfort Shield with AI-based blue light control

Rear Camera
12MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera, 30x Space Zoom, PDAF, OIS
12MP f/2.2 123˚ ultra-wide
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
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Selfie Camera
32MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie cam, Dual Pixel PDAF

Battery
4500mAh
USB-PD 3.0 fast charging
15W wireless fast charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging

Ingress Protection
IP68

Colours
Lavender, Olive, Graphite, White

Performance
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Antutu V9
Starting off our benchmark suite with Antutu v9, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a very strong showing as it’s one of the highest scoring devices in our list of benchmarked devices. It’s also interesting to see how it managed to beat the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Xiaomi 11T Pro, both of which are running the Snapdragon 888.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Geekbench 5
In Geekbench 5 however, the score seems to be generally lesser than Snapdragon 888 devices but not by much. The single core score is certainly admirable, though the multi-core performance is a little lacking. Nonetheless, it’s still packing quite a bit of a punch with the Exynos 2100.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – 3DMark
Moving on the 3DMark, it’s quite interesting to see it score very high in Wild Life Unlimited given how intensive the test is, but falls shorter compared to other devices in Sling Shot Unlimited given how light it is. Regardless, it does show that the device has strong GPU capabilities with the Exynos 2100.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – PCMark
On PCMark’s Work 3.0 benchmark which tests out for real world use, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE performed excellently. It easily broke the 10,000 mark and it’s one of the top performers in our list of benchmarked devices.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Battery life
With the battery endurance test, we had to run it twice as it doesn’t have adaptive refresh rate. This means we have to run it at 60Hz and 120Hz. With the former, the battery life is pretty good as it lasts 9 hours and 42 minutes (582 minutes) while at 120Hz, it drops to 6 hours and 47 minutes (407 minutes). The standby time is excellent so you should be able to get a full day’s worth with this easily.
If you’re interested to compare it with the base model Samsung Galaxy S21, click right here.
User Experience
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Display on
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE uses a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at Full HD+ resolution. You can get some superb colours with good contrast. The display can get quite bright and it’s pretty good when viewing under direct sunlight too, which is great. The display size makes it serves as a middle ground between the base and Plus models, which are 6.2-inch and 6.7-inches respectively.
As mentioned in the battery endurance test, it does have a high refresh rate option but it’s not the adaptive kind. So you can either have it in 60Hz or 120Hz constant. It’s a bit of a shame as adaptive refresh rate will let you enjoy a much smoother display while still saving on battery life. One good thing it retains is Gorilla Glass Victus, and it does have Eye Comfort Shield to reduce strain and fatigue for your eyes.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review
While the colours aren’t as striking as the original three models, it does have a matte finish. This is great as it will be a lot less susceptible to fingerprints and, in my opinion, makes it look better on its own. Moreover, it’s easier to hold, which is a plus if you don’t plan on using a protective case.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – UI
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is one of the first to use One UI 4 based on Android 12. It pretty much looks the same as the other recent Galaxy smartphones, with some changes from older ones include how notifications are grouped together for a more cleaner look. It’s pretty user-friendly so I doubt anyone would have trouble with it.
While the device does come with Samsung Free, I find it interesting that the left-most section of the home screen now shows Google News instead. Personally, I prefer this more but if you want the usual Samsung experience, you can still opt for Samsung Free if you wish.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Under-display fingerprint scanner
Just like the main Galaxy S21 series, the under-display fingerprint scanner works great on the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. It works very fast and reliably, only failing when I forget to properly dry my hands after washing them. If I were to give a rough estimate, it takes 1/3rd of a second to unlock with just my fingers.
One downside I can point out to this smartphone is the lack of a microSD card slot. This means that whichever storage option you choose, that’s the one you will be stuck with. While 128GB is plenty in my opinion, you may want to opt for the 256GB variant if you plan on using this for a few years. Otherwise, your only other option to expand the storage is via cloud-based solution.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Punchhole selfie camera
While using the smartphone, I’ve only had it heat up on me during the initial setup and when I play mobile games on it. For the most part, it works pretty cool and even when it does heat up, it’s just lukewarm at best.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review – Camera UI
The camera UI on the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE looks essentially similar to the one from the we’ve seen from Samsung devices last year. It’s user-friendly so most consumers won’t have trouble with it, and it’s more viable for mobile photographers and videographers who want more control of what they capture.
As usual, the Single Take feature is still here. For those of you who aren’t aware, you simply move the device around and it will take take photos, record a short video, and even edit the footage for you, up to 15 seconds. It’s useful but the results can vary quite a bit so a bit of experimentation is needed if you want to make full use of it.

As you can see above here, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE can take some pretty good photos both at night and with light. I’m sure many underestimated it given that it’s the most affordable one in the new flagship series but it’s excellent so far with good details, vivid colours and Auto HDR being rather reliable. The other two cameras may not be as good they can still produce great results nonetheless.
With the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, you have a 30x Space Zoom. To my surprise, it has gotten easier to capture shots when it’s all the way zoomed in and it’s not half bad either. However, there’s still some more work that needs to be done for it to be truly usable at that range, but it’s still something if you really need it.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE may have arrived late to the party but if you’re looking for a flagship-level device but not splurge too much, this is certainly an excellent choice. At just RM2,899, it’s worth the money and I only suggest avoiding it if you plan on getting the Galaxy S22 series.
At the end of our Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review, I award this smartphone with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for sending us this smartphone for the purposes of this review.
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Own The Latest Smartphones With Digi PhoneFreedom 365

The folks from Digi Telecommunications today has launch their new program, which allows you to own the latest iPhones and Android devices.
Digi PhoneFreedom 365

You can get the new iPhones from just RM117 per month at any Digi Store or Digi Store Express as as Digi Store Online. With the plan, you would just need to choose your preferred device and a Digi postpaid plan that suits you the best, without having the need to worry about any upfront payment and interest charges.

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The plan is available to all existing Malaysian Digi customers and it is the first to offer them free upgrade to a new model from the 18th month onward, as well as an all-year round device protection that includes coverage from accidental damage and theft with a fee.
While it used to be the trend for for customers to upgrade their mobile phones every two years, it is now becoming more difficult to do so as the prices of flagship devices are increasing on a yearly basis, according to Digi’s Head of Consumer Postpaid, Benjamin Tan.
In celebration with the launch, the telco company is  rewarding customers with double data allocation of up to 200GB when they sign up for the Digi PhoneFreedom 365.
If you’d like to learn more on the promo, you can visit Digi’s official website here.
Pokdepinion: Well the plan really lives up to its name. With it, it gives you the freedom to choose the smartphone of your choice, the plan that you want, as well as the choice to upgrade your phone for free.
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Celebrate This Merdeka With Motorola – With Instant Free Gift Worth Up To RM947!

This year marks Malaysia’s 60th National Day and to celebrate with the occasion, Lenovo Mobile has put out some deals for everyone. This promotion will start on the 25th of August and ends on the 30th of September. Here are the deals!
Merdeka and Malaysia Day Promotion (Motorola)
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We are sweetening the National Day celebration with our offerings of bundle promo together with our smartphones for customers. During this promotional period, Malaysians can check out Motorola and Lenovo Mobile’s wide offerings available nationwide and redeem free gifts worth up to RM947 with a purchase of a new Motorola or Lenovo Mobile smartphone Lydia Foo, General Manager of Lenovo Mobile Business Group and Motorola Mobility Malaysia
As you can see, offers include the Incipio Power Pack Moto Mod, which is worth RM499 with the purchase of either a Moto Z or a Moto Z Play. Selected Motorola and Lenovo Mobile smartphone models, customers will receive 12 months extended warranty and accidental damage protection worth RM 448. Other free gifts includes 16GB SD card, umbrella, backpack, Moto touch flip cover, tempered glass and screen protector.
As mentioned earlier, promotion starts 25th August – 30th September. To see the list of participating outlets, you can visit you can visit Lenovo’s official website right here.

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Pokdepinion: With National Day coming, there’s deals everywhere. Interesting to see how all the top dogs (smartphone companies) compete with each other.
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You Can Now Get The Samsung Galaxy Note9 At Cheaper RM3,299 Price

Samsung Malaysia has announced that they are doing a special promo for their Samsung Galaxy Note9 where you can get RM400 instant rebate for either the 128GB or 512GB variants.
Samsung Galaxy Note9 RM400 Instant Rebate
Starting from today until the 28th of October 2018, Samsung is offering a limited-time offer of an instant RM400 rebate with every purchase of a Samsung Galaxy Note9 device.
This offer is available for all Galaxy Note9 color variants with either the 128GB or 512GB internal storage options. This means that you could get the 128GB version for just RM3,299 and RM4,199 for the the 512GB variant.

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While there is quite some time until the promo ends, you may want to make a move quickly as it comes under a first come first serve basis, while stocks last.
If you would like to know more on the Samsung Galaxy Note9, you can read on our full extensive review right here. To learn more on the deal, you can click on the link here to go to Samsung’s official website.
Pokdepinion: Even with the rebate, I don’t see myself buying the device. I simply can’t afford to purchase a 3K plus device. What do you think of the rebate? Do you think it’s worth getting the Galaxy Note9? Let us know in the comment section down below.
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CIMB harnesses Ripple blockchain to allow for instant money transfer to four countries for FREE

SpeedSend is an online money transfer offered by CIMB Clicks that allows individuals to send money internationally. They have just added money transfer via Blockchain, making CIMB the first bank to implement Blockchain into their money transfer services.
SpeedSend via blockchain runs on Ripple, allowing the recipient of your funds to get the money instantly in the USA, UK, Australia and Hong Kong. For a limited time from now until 31st March 2019, CIMB is running a promotion where they will not be charging any fees for using SpeedSend via Blockchain.
With the very basics of security at CIMB under scrutiny, it might seem like somewhat of a weird timing to announce such a sensitive new service. Innovation is good, but the timing might just be a little off. In any case, if you are going to transfer your money to the selected countries, you can just try CIMB SpeedSend to get a feel for something new.

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Pokdepinion: Well, implementing blockchain into this should enhance the security of the transactions…
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Breaking the NDA agreement for Genshin Impact can be very painful, and one beta tester learned it the hard way as a friend betrayed their trust. Here’s what went down.
Betrayal Led A Genshin Impact Beta Tester To A USD $70K Fine

Statement from a Beta tester whose footage got leaked by a friend they trusted; they got caught due to visible UID, banned and fined ~$78k USD. (May have been the recent Weekly Boss footage, but unconfirmed.)
Please be careful.
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During the recent Genshin Impact 2.5 beta test phase, a player from China reportedly received a ban and fine for USD $78,000 for leaking gameplay. The leak shows a new Weekly Boss gameplay, and Twitter account @SaveYourPrimos has some details on how all of this came about.
Allegedly, the beta tester himself shared a recording of the gameplay to a friend. This same friend then supposedly leaked the video to the public. If you’re wondering why the friend didn’t get punished, that’s because there is a unique ID tied to everyone who participated in the beta, so if anything gets leaked, miHoYo will just track down the user that is tied to the ID display on the footage.
That’s not the only way either as miHoYo can track many different kinds of data, from Spiral Abyss history to archived data from displayed damage numbers. Typically, leaks on upcoming updates for Genshin Impact are given by people who didn’t sign an NDA, especially data miners. Beta testers would have to sign it in order to participate so they are legally bound to an agreement.
As sad as it might sound, the beta tester himself is still at fault as sharing it with friends still count as breaking the agreement. Unfortunately, the friend made it much worse by sharing it out publicly, and that’s assuming the story is true. If you ever happen to be part of such an agreement, always remember to honour it.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game is coming sometime in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: If the story is true, I would like to know what happened to that friend because I’m sure they would be receiving some flak for it as well. Then again, it might turn into some TV-level soap opera drama hour.
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OPPO Find N3 Flip Leak Reveals New Foldable with Upgraded Camera Setup

As Samsung prepares for the launch of its Galaxy Z Flip5 next month, OPPO is already making strides in the foldable smartphone market. Following the international release of the OPPO Find N2 Flip earlier this year, OPPO is reportedly working on its successor, the OPPO Find N3 Flip. Today, a leaked render has provided a glimpse of the upcoming device, showcasing some notable improvements over its predecessor.
OPPO Find N3 Flip Leaked with New Camera

The leaked render of the OPPO Find N3 Flip reveals a design that closely resembles the Find N2 Flip. OPPO seems to have opted out of the trend of enlarging the outer screen, which has been embraced by Motorola and Samsung this year. The outer display appears to be almost identical to its predecessor, maintaining a familiar aesthetic.

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One of the significant upgrades in the OPPO Find N3 Flip is the addition of a third camera. While the positioning of the cameras remains similar to the N2 Flip, there is now an extra sensor incorporated into the device. According to the leaked information, the Find N3 Flip will feature the same camera setup as the recently launched OPPO Reno10 Pro. This includes a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) utilizing Sony’s IMX890 sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 32 MP 2x optical zoom camera—a notable addition compared to its predecessor.
The leaked source suggests that the rest of the specifications for the OPPO Find N3 Flip will be “most likely the same” as the N2 Flip. This similarity between the devices raises questions about OPPO’s approach to the new model. It seems that OPPO may believe that the absence of a telephoto camera was the main drawback of the N2 Flip, prompting them to focus on enhancing the camera capabilities for the N3 Flip. This strategy could provide users with a more comprehensive photography experience.
Although the exact launch date of the OPPO Find N3 Flip remains unknown, the leaked render has generated excitement among tech enthusiasts. As more information becomes available, we will keep you informed about the expected launch date and any additional details that emerge.
As OPPO aims to compete in the foldable market, the Find N3 Flip promises to offer an impressive photography experience alongside the convenience of a foldable device. Stay tuned for further updates on the upcoming flip phone as we await its official launch.
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Pokdepinion: The leaked render of the OPPO Find N3 Flip showcases an upcoming foldable smartphone with an upgraded camera setup. OPPO’s decision to retain the outer screen design from the N2 Flip while enhancing the camera capabilities suggests a deliberate focus on improving specific features based on user feedback.
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Intel preps next generation of CPUs and chipset — 8-core Intel Core i9 9900K set to debut on 1st October?

Intel is expected to pull off two unprecedented moves this 1st October. Bring the Core i9 branding to the mainstream enthusiast Z-series platform. And, reveal the first 8-core CPU for mainstream enthusiasts. The Intel Core i9 9900K is expected to be Intel’s answer to the AMD Ryzen 7 CPUs, at least on core count.
As Intel are still unable to fully scale their 10nm process, the 9th generation Intel Core CPUs are going to be based on the 14nm process they have used for 5 generations now.  Of course, Intel optimized it every generation. These optimizations are probably what allowed Intel to make the Intel Core i9 9900K such a beast.

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It is claimed to run at up to 4.7 GHz with all 8 cores thumping, with a 5 GHz max Turbo Boost clock. All that with a TDP of 95W. It also comes with HyperThreading, and is expected to have 16MB of cache. If the Intel Core i9 9900K can run at 5 GHz when overclocked, they would have fully decimated the AMD Ryzen lineup. Except maybe in terms of value, that is.

The Intel Core i9 9900K will be accompanied by a full range of 9th generation Intel Core CPUs, ranging from the Core i7 9700K which is expected to feature 8 cores without HyperThreading, all the way to the quad-core i3 9100. These new CPUs are reportedly going to work with the Intel Z390 platform. The Intel Z370 is also expected to support the 9th generation Intel Core CPUs, which is somewhat surprising.
Will you be upgrading to the 9th Generation Intel Core CPUs?
Source: WCCFTech
Pokdepinion: Time for AMD to amp up the clockspeeds on the next generation Ryzen CPU?
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Sony Xperia C5 — bezel-less display

The previously leaked Sony Lavender is now confirmed to be the Sony Xperia C5 and sports a bezel-less display according to a leaked user manual. Specifications confirmed in the guide are 2GB of RAM, 16GB internal memory expandable with microSD support, 13 megapixel rear camera, front camera of unknown resolution with LED light, and also nano SIM.
Rumored specifications include a 13MP front camera, a 1080p screen larger than 5.5″ and a Mediatek MT6752 processor. We aren’t sure when the phone will hit our markets but we are sure it will make some waves with that bezel-less display.

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Pokdepinion: I do find it a little weird that Sony decided to use a bezel-less screen for what is a mid-range smartphone. The Mediatek processor seems like a good alternative over the Snapdragon 615 which was a little lacking in my testing of the Mi4i and the vivo X5Pro. Oh and could this be the “Made for Bond” Xperia smartphone?
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OPPO To Open Flagship Store – Coming this 22nd July 2017

OPPO will be launching their new flagship store this 22th July 2017. It will be located at Kuala Lumpur City Centre or better known as KLCC. The store is set to offer ‘premium’ look and experience to all the O-fans out there.

The grand opening will mark OPPO’s flagship store in the whole of South East Asia.

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To celebrate the occasion, OPPO is preparing several promotions to ensure the O-fans will have a enjoyable shopping experience at the store soon.There will be a ‘learn and play to win’ activity during the grand opening. By joining the activity, walk-in customers will win freebies such car charger, car holder, o-ring and fan.
Besides that, customers who make any purchase of OPPO devices can try their luck in a lucky wheel lucky draw. Prizes include car charger, selfie stick, earphones and android USB cable.
On top of that, lucky customers who makes any purchase of any OPPO camera phones during the grand opening will stand a chance to win a Weloop Now2 Smart Band which is worth RM 199.
Lastly, exclusively for OPPO VIP members, there will be up to 20% discount on smartphone accessories.
Pokdepinion: Not really a fan of going through the hectic area of KL, but who knows, you might win something there.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5’s Larger Cover Display Confirmed by New Case Leaks

New leaks of a snap-on plastic case for Samsung’s Z Flip5 confirm its larger cover display, measuring 3.4 inches with a resolution of 720 x 748 pixels. The flip phone is set to debut in July alongside the Z Fold5, Tab S9, and Watch6.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Case Leaks New, Larger Cover Display

Samsung is gearing up for the release of its latest foldables, the Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, which are rumored to debut in July. One of the most significant changes to the Z Flip5 is its larger cover display, with rumors suggesting that it will measure 3.4 inches in diagonal with a resolution of 720 x 748 pixels. This leaves ample space for shortcuts and widgets, as well as a large clock, making the new display much more practical than the previous model.

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Photos of a snap-on plastic case for the Z Flip5 show the display’s large size and unique shape, which is a “folder-shaped” design. Apart from the new cover display, not much is known about the rest of the hardware on the Z Flip5, although it is expected to feature a new hinge design that will provide a tighter closure with a minimal or even non-existent gap.

The Z Flip5 will run on the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy mobile platform, and it will likely come with either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage, with the 128GB model using a UFS 3.1 chip instead of UFS 4.0. Similar to its predecessor, the Z Flip5 will likely have two 12MP cameras (main and ultrawide), possibly using new sensors. The charging rate is expected to remain at the standard 25W.
With the debut of the Z Fold5 and Z Flip5, alongside the Watch6 and Tab S9, Samsung is set to make a significant impact in the tech market. We eagerly await their release and hope that Samsung’s new foldables will live up to the hype.
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Pokdepinion: This is always what I wanted when they brought back this form factor for foldable phones. After this, all we need to see is better cameras and longer battery life, then you’d have the perfect smartphone…at least for me.
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