Hogwarts Legacy DLC Packs and Early Access Leaked

According to a user on Reddit, the full list of Hogwarts Legacy DLC packs, extras, and early access details have been leaked out. These details were found via HTML code on the game’s official website, which would indicate that the developers are almost ready to make an announcement on the game.
The leak reveals the following DLC packs and extras which will be included with certain editions of the game:

Thestral Mount
Dark Arts Cosmetic Pack
Dark Arts Battle Arena
Dark Arts Garrison Hat
72 Hours Early Access To The Game
Kelpie Robe
Steel Case
Floating Ancient Magic Wand with Book

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There are tags listed as “Digital Only” and “Digital Deluxe Edition”, but it is uncertain as to which one will go with which edition of Hogwarts Legacy. There is always a chance that these things are merely placeholders and things could change when they make a public announcement.

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For now, do take this information with a grain of salt. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available. Hogwarts Legacy will be coming to the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC sometime in Holiday 2022.
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Pokdepinion: This is a great sign that there should not be anymore delays, and I hope that will be the case. I’m very much looking forward to playing this game.
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You Can Now Mirror Your Android Phone To Windows 10

It seems that Microsoft has introduced a new feature for the Windows 10 that’ll allow Android smartphone users to view and use any app on their device from a Windows PC.
Your Phone App

You could do all that through a specific app that’s called Your Phone. Though it works best with Android devices, Microsoft has said that it would be able to transfer webpages from an iPhone to a Windows 10 desktop, meaning you’ll be able to pick up where you left off.

Sometimes you can’t stop for a text. Now you don’t have to. Get Your Phone app and text right from your PC. Available now in the #Windows10 October 2018 Update. #MicrosoftEvent pic.twitter.com/JCXP3cJ3Zl
— Windows (@Windows) October 2, 2018

The app was introduced at Microsoft’s Surface hardware event just recently, where they did an exchanging of Snapchat messages with a friend on a Surface device using the app-mirroring feature. The company has said that it is available now through the new Windows 10 October update.

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It is reported that the app will start with the mirroring of the Android stock texting and photos apps as well as iPhone webpage transfer.
Pokdepinion: Things are going to be convenient now. It’s pretty much easier to do things on your PC instead of your phone.
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HUAWEI nova 7i Review — A Step In The Right Direction

The HUAWEI nova 7i is HUAWEI’s latest mid-range smartphone, coming in with their Kirin 810 chipset, their latest mid-range chipset, succeeding the rapidly ageing Kirin 710. Aside from the fancy new chipset, it serves up a triple camera setup with a 48MP main camera. That’s probably enough talk, so let’s put the HUAWEI nova 7i through its paces.
HUAWEI nova 7i Unboxing

It’s worth mentioning that our review unit is a China set, so you can expect the local Malaysian set to come with a standard UK plug. Aside from that, the contents will be similar. Here’s what’s inside:
TPU caseHUAWEI nova 7iSIM tray ejectorUSB Type-C cable40W HUAWEI SuperCharge power adapter3.5mm earphones
HUAWEI nova 7i Appearance

As you can see, the HUAWEI nova 7i comes with a punch-hole camera in the upper left corner. There’s a little bit of bezel going on the top and a pinch more at the bottom, but nothing too alarming.

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On the right hand side, you’ll find the device’s fingerprint scanner as well as the volume rockers.

Switching to the left, there’s only the SIM tray available.

Down below is where you’ll find the 3.5mm port, USB Type-C port, microphone, and finally the speakers at the far right. At the top of the nova 7i, there’s only its secondary microphone to be found.

The nova 7i that’s used in this review is the Crush Green variant. You can see that the quad camera setup at the back is located at the top left corner, just above its LED flash. The build is entirely plastic with the exception of the glass panel over the display.
HUAWEI nova 7i Specifications
CPUKirin 810 Octa-core (2 x 2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6 x 1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)GPUMali-G52 MP6RAM8GBDisplay6.4″ IPS (2310 x 1080) LCD, Punch FullView DisplayStorage128GB UFS 2.1 (expandable via NM card up to 256GB)CameraMain camera(s)48MP f/1.8 main camera, 8MP f/2.4 ultrawide camera, 2MP f/2.4 macro camera, 2MP f/2.4 depth cameraPDAF, HDR, Panorama, Super Night ModeFront camera16MP f/2.0 wide cameraHDROSEMUI 10 based on Android 10ConnectivityLTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/18/19/28/34/38/39/40Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)Bluetooth 5.0USB Type-C3.5mm portSIMDual SIMBattery4200mAh battery HUAWEI SuperCharge 40WDimensions159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mmWeight183gIngress protectionN/A
HUAWEI nova 7i Performance

Ever since last year, we were waiting for the Kirin 810-powered smartphones to arrive in Malaysia. And it’s nice to finally get to see it in the HUAWEI nova 7i. Its score in Antutu didn’t fail to impress. It’s one of the highest scoring mid-range chipsets that we’ve tested so far. It’s still no flagship killer though.

The CPU scores in Geekbench is also not bad, showcasing a huge leap forward in terms of performance that the upgrade that the Kirin 810 brings to the table as compared to the outdated Kirin 710 in the HUAWEI Y9s.

Similarly, we find the scores in 3DMark to offer a pretty impressive upgrade over its predecessors while putting up a strong fight against other mid-range models like the Redmi Note 8 Pro.

The HUAWEI nova 7i also did a respectable job when it comes to PCMark’s Work 2.0 Performance test.

However in the battery test, it falls surprisingly short of our expectations despite its battery being bigger than some of the devices in the list.

When it comes to real-life usage, the battery life was great though. After a day of intense social media usage (I literally mean it), I was still left with 68% at night.
On the other hand, there’s the 40W fast charger. As usual in our reviews, we set the phone down to charge for a 30-minute period and found that we managed to get 55% of juice in that period of time. Mighty fast I’d say, and especially so when you consider that the nova 7i packs a 4200 mAh battery.
HUAWEI nova 7i User Experience

When it comes to the ‘feel’ of the device itself, well the phone feels grippy and just nice on my hands. I however didn’t like the back of the phone. It’s plastic.. and it comes with a glossy finish. I just feel the back gets ‘sticky’. You can however cope with that by putting a case on.
I also think they did a good job with the side fingerprint scanner compared to their previous models. The one here doesn’t come with sharp edges like the HUAWEI Y9s that I’ve previously reviewed. It’s quick enough and you can set it to only unlock when you press the button, instead of it reading your fingerprint as soon as you rest your thumb on it.

Moving on, this might be subjective but I personally like the quad camera placement on the back of the phone and how it looks. The hardware here is pretty standard in the mid-range nowadays, with a 48MP main-camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro shooter and a 2MP depth sensor.

I’d say the camera performance of the HUAWEI nova 7i is quite decent. Overall it does a pretty good job, although the ultra-wide camera struggles in dark environments. Nevertheless, the phone’s main camera delivers excellent results at night with the Super Night Mode really helping things along. I wished that they offered autofocus for the macro mode to make it easier to snag that close up, but this is pretty run-of-the-mill when it comes to mid-range offerings. I also felt that the selfie camera’s shots look too ‘artificial’, but that’s probably great news for those who prefer not showcasing their flaws.
Other than that, the phone offers a pretty decent all-rounder performance for your social media upload needs. Check out the full-sized photo samples here.
HUAWEI nova 7i Verdict

Overall, HUAWEI has upped their game in the mid-range segment with the nova 7i as you can see from the benchmark scores and also the camera results. For the price of RM1,099, I’d say that it’s actually a pretty good deal.
With the HUAWEI nova 7i bringing decent cameras, great battery life, and let’s not to forget the 40W SuperCharge adapter that comes in the box, it can definitely be one of your options if you are looking for a device within this price range.
For that, I award the HUAWEI nova 7i our very own Silver Pokdeward!

We’d like to thank the folks at HUAWEI Malaysia for providing the HUAWEI nova 7i that was used in this review.
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Machines to host 12.12 sales on its online store; with discounts of up to 80%!

If you have been eyeing an Apple product recently, do keep an eye out on Machines’ online store. They are set to run their very first ever sales held completely on its online store. From 12th December to 24th December, Machines will be offering great savings on most of Apple’s products, with up to 80% off retail prices on certain items!
You don’t even have to worry about shipping as all purchases will come with free delivery all over Malaysia. You can even opt to collect your new device at selected Machines stores to avoid shipping mishaps. They even offer the ability to pay via online transfers or credit cards.
All products will come in their original packaging and be covered by a one-year manufacturer warranty from the date of purchase. You can also opt for the Machines Protection Plan for smartwatches purchased during this period, to extend your warranty to 2 years with protection from accidental damage too.

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You can already start making up your mind now by visiting Machines’ online store but promotional prices will only apply tomorrow. Are you getting anything from Machines’ 12.12 sales? Let us know!
Pokdepinion: I don’t forsee myself getting anything from Apple, but an iPad isn’t entirely out of the picture…
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OnePlus backtracks on ColorOS plans

After much hoo-ha about OnePlus adopting a unified OS that will offer the combined strength of ColorOS and OxygenOS, it seems that they have backtracked on it. And for good measure as well, as OnePlus fans were pretty vocal about their disapproval when it comes to bringing more of ColorOS to OnePlus devices. But hey, it might not be all that different after all.
OnePlus backtracks on ColorOS plans, but will still share unified codebase
For the uninitiated, the R&D teams for OnePlus and OPPO has been merged, and OnePlus also announced that OxygenOS will share the same codebase with ColorOS. Then later in September, OnePlus shared more about “OnePlus 2.0”, which would have seen a unified OS shared by OPPO and OnePlus devices, which would offer the  “fast and smooth, burdenless experience” of OxygenOS and the “stability and rich features” of ColorOS.

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Obviously, OnePlus fans were not particularly into the whole idea of it. So now, OnePlus has apparently backtracked on that decision, and we will continue seeing OnePlus devices coming with OxygenOS out of the box. They will still share the same codebase, but OxygenOS will apparently still offer a “lighter experience closer to stock Android designed for global usage.”
While OxygenOS and ColorOS will continue to be developed on the same codebase – to allow for faster updates and better build quality – OxygenOS and ColorOS will remain independent brand properties. This new course was taken in accordance with feedback from our Community – we understand users of OxygenOS and ColorOS want each operating system to remain separate from each other with their own distinct properties.

So yeah, OnePlus fans can still look forward to enjoying OxygenOS on future OnePlus devices. At least until OnePlus and OPPO decide once again to combine their software development efforts to save costs.
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Pokdepinion: Well, at least OnePlus still retains one of its main selling points, after losing most of them.
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Sony Rumoured to Join the Foldable Smartphone Trend with Flip Design

Foldable smartphones have gained significant traction in the past year, with various brands jumping on board. Now, a new rumour has emerged, suggesting that Sony is also preparing to join the foldable smartphone trend with its own clamshell design. Although the details are limited, the rumour hints at a next-generation high-end Xperia Compact series device that sets itself apart by omitting a cover screen. Let’s delve into this speculation and explore the Japanese giant’s potential entry into the foldable market.
Sony Rumoured to Develop Flip-style Foldable Smartphone

The rumour surfaced on a South Korean forum, leaving many intrigued by the possibility of a Sony clamshell foldable. However, the information shared in the post remains somewhat vague, making it challenging to draw concrete conclusions. According to the source, the Japanese giant is allegedly working on a new generation Xperia Compact series device that incorporates the clamshell form factor.

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One interesting aspect highlighted in the rumour is that the alleged foldable device will reportedly lack a cover screen. This detail raises eyebrows, as most vertically folding phones in the market today feature some form of secondary screen on the cover. However, without further specifications or official confirmation from Sony, we can only speculate on the reasoning behind this unique design choice.

As of now, there is no additional information available regarding the specifications or features of Sony’s potential clamshell foldable smartphone. Enthusiasts and industry observers eagerly await updates from Sony to shed more light on its plans for the Xperia Compact series. It remains to be seen whether they will truly embrace the clamshell foldable concept and reintroduce the Xperia Compact series to the market.
With Sony enthusiasts and smartphone enthusiasts alike await further updates, it will be interesting to see if Sony’s rumoured foldable device becomes a reality. Stay tuned for more news and developments on Sony’s potential venture into the world of foldable technology.
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Pokdepinion: While the foldable smartphone market continues to evolve, the Japanese giant’s rumoured entry into the realm of clamshell foldables adds an exciting twist to the competition. Although the details are limited, the possibility of a high end Xperia Compact series device without a cover screen piques curiosity.
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Posters Reveal HONOR 20’s Camera Setup

While the HONOR 20 series hasn’t yet been launched in the market, they’ve given teasers on what the upcoming device’s camera configuration will consist of.

Previously we’ve reported that the HONOR 20 series will come with a quad camera setup, and thanks to the poster, it confirms the news. As you can see from the image, it shows off four piercings, signalling that there’s four lens’ packed on the HONOR 20.

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In another poster, it practically shows what type of lens each sensor offers. Coming in with four bubbles, the first has a regular picture that represents the standard lens. Following it is a ultra-wide angle lens, where it shows a wider shot of the first image.
Next is a close-up shot of a leaf, which signals a macro lens. Last but not least is a close-up shot of two birds in the first image which means that the phone will have a telephoto zoom lens as well.
We’ll learn more once we get nearer to the HONOR 20 series’ launch in London soon. Until then, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: It’s not long left until we reach the 21st of May. The question is, how much will they have it priced at, seeing how their previous flagship (HONOR View20) was set.
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GameSir M2 Gamepad for iOS — Available on Kickstarter, early birds get 50% off!

GameSir is a brand that you might not have heard of here in Malaysia, but they boast of over 2 million users in more than 30 countries. In fact, we have reviewed their GameSir G4s controller, which proved to be pretty good with support for gaming on various devices ranging from Android smartphones and tablets to Window PCs. Well now GameSir is prepared to bring a similar design, but instead of Android and Windows, it will now support iOS. This new iOS-friendly, MFi-certified game controller is the GameSir M2 Gamepad for iOS.

The GameSir M2 Gamepad for iOS will connect to your device wirelessly via Bluetooth 4.0, and also features a cradle for your iPhone for convenient mobile gaming. It promises precision, accuracy and enhanced reaction speeds for any game. Well, anything would be better than tapping on the screen, right? It also claims to be the first iOS controller with an LED power indicator, so you know when your controller will need a recharge. No more surprises.

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Large, textured rubber-coated grips enable a comfortable experience even over extended sessions of intense gaming. We have tried out these rubber grips on the GameSir G4s which looks almost identical, and we are truly impressed by the comfort of this controller. Speaking about iOS compatibility, it will work with the iPhone7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhoneSEiPad Pro, iPad mini, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPod, and Apple TV.

The GameSir M2 Gamepad for iOS is set to be priced at $99.90, but it is available for early birds on Kickstarter for 50% off, or $49.95. What are you waiting for? Go check out their offer!
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Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Is Out Now

Rockstar has finally released the long-anticipated Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition digitally for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The trilogy remasters three of Rockstar’s acclaimed GTA series namely Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas and is a celebration of GTA III’s 20th anniversary.
Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition released

Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition includes GTA V-inspired modern controls, graphical and environmental upgrades such as higher resolution textures, enhanced lighting and weather, and more, bringing the iconic locations of Liberty City, Vice City, and San Andreas to the latest platforms, honouring the experience of the original titles while enhancing them for a whole new generation of players.

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Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, originally produced by Rockstar Games, has been ported to modern platforms by Grove Street Games utilising Unreal Engine to make these classics more colourful and immersive than ever.
All three games in Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition include platform-specific improvements such as Gyro aiming and touch screen camera zooming, pans, and menu selections on the Nintendo Switch, 4K-resolution support with up to 60 FPS performance on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X systems, and NVIDIA DLSS support on PC.
Grand Theft Auto III

Everything begins in Liberty City. Grand Theft Auto III, first released on the 22nd of October, 2001, pioneered our approach to creating highly immersive and detailed, fully 3D open worlds, delivering unprecedented freedom and nonlinear gameplay combined with rich, cinematic storytelling, alongside the series’ now-signature radio stations, each with a thoughtfully curated playlist and DJ host to match.
Grand Theft Auto Vice City

The story of Tommy Vercetti and his pursuit for vengeance in Grand Theft Auto Vice City perfected this method, giving heightened levels of realism, detail, and humour as it transported players back to the 1980s and into a neon-soaked tropical town teeming with excess.
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas expanded on these ideas by adding three unique cities, including the original Los Santos, as well as a slew of additional features as Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson battles the streets and corrupt cops to save his family in a loving homage to the ’90s.
Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition is available from the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop, and the Rockstar Games Launcher. The Trilogy will also be released physically on the 7th of December for Xbox Series X and S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4, and will be available on iOS and Android in the first half of 2022.
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas – The Definitive Edition is now available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers, while Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition will be available on PlayStation Now on December 7. Check out the official website for more information on Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition.
Pokdepinion: I’m definitely picking this up. A bit disappointed that it’s not on Steam though. I hope it does pop up there in the future.
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Last weekend was an eventful weekend for Star Wars fans across the country as a special fan convention was held at The School by Jaya One in Petaling Jaya. After the unexpected success of the original convention, similarly done to celebrate the official Star Wars Day back in May, a lot of our local fans were hoping for more events and conventions along the line.
For the Love of Star Wars
Lo and behold the Rogue One Red Alert fan convention was born! Organised by the official Star Wars Malaysia Fan Club, the Rogue One Red Alert fan convention was held to coincide with the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story movie premiering in a few weeks. Fans, both casual and hard-core, attended in droves to celebrate their love for the Star Wars franchise. Even non-fans came around to experience all the hubbub!
Filled to the brim with cosplayers, exhibitions, flea markets and everything Star Wars (sans the actual Force) the Rogue One Red Alert convention was really everything a Star Wars could’ve wanted. Merchandise ranging from toys, books, posters and lightsabers were available for fans to purchase and bring home to re-enact their favourite scenes and release their inner fanboy.

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Tonnes of activities were held during Rogue One Red Alert such as cosplay competitions for both adults and kids, colouring contests for the kids, and a lightsaber battle demonstration done by local stunt group Force Arts Stunt Team. A special screening of Elstree 1976, a documentary of the cast of crew of the original Star Wars as a treat for fans. For all you readers at home I strongly recommend this fantastic documentary.
There were also ticket sales for a charity screening of the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and charity auctions with all proceeds going to help local charities.
Coming from a Star Wars fan myself, here’s to more conventions such as these in the years to come. May the force be with us all.

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Modern Warfare 2 Supposedly To Come With Morality Mechanics

According to reports, the next Call of Duty title will be Modern Warfare 2. What’s interesting is that it is supposed to come with a morality system.
Modern Warfare 2 to come with morality system?

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The supposed game’s details were revealed on Twitter, where the campaign mode of the game is supposed to be “gritty and unrelenting”. It is said to have taken inspirations from movies such as Sicario, Traffic, and No Country for Old Men.

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It has been reported previously that the game from Infinity Ward will be about combating Columbian drug cartels.
As you can imagine from a morality system, each act that you do (whether good or bad) will have an impact on the story, something similar to Red Dead Redemption 2’s mechanics.
The game’s publisher has recently said that all of its core studios will work on the Call of Duty franchise.
As you can see, there’s nothing concrete about the news, since it is a leak in its sense. For that, you should probably take it with a pinch of salt. Call of Duty Vanguard will be coming in a few days time. Read more about the game by heading to the link right here.
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Pokdepinion: Not going to lie, morality system sounds interesting. What I’m curious is whether they would have more than just 2 endings? It’s always nice to know there’s plenty of options. Maybe that will add a bit more of replayability value.
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Soul Calibur VI Gameplay Footage Revealed; 10 Minutes of Fighting

Aside from the Soul Calibur VI announcement, Bandai Namco and Sony Interactive Entertainment has shared a 10 minute gameplay footage at PS Experience.
Soul Calibur VI Gameplay Footage Revealed

One of the most hottest game announcements in recent times, Soul Calibur VI was officially announced at the recent PlayStation Experience event.  During the live programming form PlayStation Experience, Sony Interactive Entertainment and Bandai Namco presented about 10 minutes of gameplay for SoulCalibur VI.
As expected, the gameplay features 2 of the most notable characters in the Soul series, Sophitia and Mitsurugi, whom appear to be the only characters available in this build. On the up side, we get to see a lot more of their flashy moves.

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We also get an introduction by the man at the helm of the game, who is former Tekken 7 Producer Motohiro Okubo. It would seem that Sophitia seems to have a bit of an upgrade in a particular region, if you get what I mean. Would love to have seen Siegfried / Nightmare in action but this is exciting enough as it is.
Fans have been vying for a new entry in the Soul series, with there being some teases every now and then from Bandai Namco. Looks like we’re finally getting our wish since the game has been officially announced.
You can watch the 10 minute gameplay footage of Soul Calibur VI, courtesy of YouTube user MKIceAndFire.
Soul Calibur VI will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam sometime in 2018. Unfortunately, there are no specific release dates or window aside from 2018.
Pokdepinion: I have not been this excited for a game in long while. I’ve had plenty of good memories playing the Soul series, all the way back to the PlayStation days with Soul Edge. While the most recent game was kind of disappointing, I’m hoping this time around it will be better, especially given how good Tekken 7 was.
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PlayStation is Giving Away 10 Free Games for Play At Home Initiative

As part of the Play at Home initiative, PlayStation is giving away 10 free games to encourage people to stay at home during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In case you’re wondering, here’s what you’re getting.
Play at Home: PlayStation is Giving Away 10 Free Games

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To aid in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and encourage more people to stay at home, PlayStation is giving away 10 free games as part of their Play at Home initiative. They started off with a free copy of Ratchet & Clank for the PS4, which is available to claim until 31st March 2021.
Since then, they are adding 9 more games on top of that, which will be available from 25th March to 22nd April 2021, with another game expected to be added on 19th April 2021. Those free games are:

Abzu
Enter the Gungeon
Rez Infinite
Subnautica
The Witness
Moss
Paper Beast
Thumper
Astro Bot Rescue Mission

With that being said however, make sure you mark your calendars for 19th April 2021 as Sony Interactive Entertainment will be giving away Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for free. This is one of most critically-acclaimed PS4 games by Guerilla Games, with a sequel coming to the PS5 sometime later this year. It’s certainly a smart move to get gamers up to speed with the franchise so they can enjoy the sequel when it’s out. It’s a similar strategy they’re doing with Ratchet & Clank.
If you want more free games, you can always opt for a PS Plus subscription. In case you’re not sure what’s coming, click right here for our earlier report on that. If you’re from the Asia region, click here instead.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a good way to get people to stick with PlayStation consoles. These are pretty good games and to be given out for free, it’s simply amazing.
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Enjoy RM300 Off Smartphones This HUAWEI Labour Day

With Labour Day soon to arrive in May, HUAWEI is offering some deals to celebrate the occasion where it includes deals, rewards, contest, and more.
HUAWEI Labour Day specials

They’ve announced of a new pricing for some of the brand’s flagship series which includes the HUAWEI P30 Pro, HUAWEI Mate 30, and Mate 30 Pro 4G at their official online store, where they come with RM300 price reduction.
In case you’ve missed our previous post, they are also hosting their 6th Anniversary sales, do check that out here.

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Aside from that there’s the HUAWEI MatePad Pro bundle, which is back again at a cheaper price.
Not to forget, HUAWEI is also offering Express VIP Delivery. This means that you can get your items at the same day of order.
In the program, you will be contacted an hour after the order is placed and the goods will be delivered within six hours from the call. You should note that delivery will only be conducted between operational hours which is 10am to 7pm daily from now until the 31st of May 2020.
Pokdepinion: RM300 for their previous flagships, I’d say that’s still quite a deal!
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Nanoleaf Elements Is A Light-Wall Panel And It’s Pretty Elegant

Looking for something to lighten up your home sweet home? Well the folks at Nanoleaf has recently unveiled Nanoleaf Elements line to do just that.
Nanoleaf Elements now available in Malaysia

The new Nanoleaf Elements is designed in hexagon shapes but features a wood-like gloss that allow light to shine through. It can be programmed with different lighting patterns and effects.
Despite it no having the full-scale spectrum LED, it is able to adjust a variety of warm effects with the Nanoleaf dedicated app. In addition to that, its touch-sensitive panel can be synced with music or the white temperature automatically throughout the day based on circadian rhythm.

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Aside from that, it is able to utilize its dedicated software to act as a Thread Border Routers, allowing the light panels to act as a hub on Thread Network and extend signal throughout your home.

If you are interested in getting it, the Nanoleaf Elements is available through goSmartAsia Shopee, Lazada, as well as their main website with an exclusive bundle from simple decoration pack to big frame combination wall light starting from RM1,229. You’ll find this deal available from now till the 25th of December 2021.
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Pokdepinion: The first time I looked at the product, it seems really eye-catching. As soon as I found out what else it could do, well it made me more intrigued. I wonder how well it would help with the network at home..
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Dell Malaysia offers new Alienware X14 laptop for under RM10k

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Alienware has recently unveiled its new X14 gaming laptop, slated from the same release as the second generation X15 and X17 gaming laptops recently brought into Malaysia. Launched at CES 2022 last month, the new model has a much smaller footprint than its elder siblings due to the fact that it has a 14-inch display.
Alienware X14 Gaming Laptop’s Price is up for Rebate
At Dell Malaysia’s online store, there is only one display panel option available, which has Full HD resolution, NVIDIA G-Sync support and a refresh rate of 144Hz as well as 7ms response time. The X14 gaming laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB dual-channel LPDDR5-5200 RAM and 512GB M.2 PCle NVMe SSD.

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The Alienware X14 is retailing for RM9,398.99, inclusive of the RM1,400 rebate that Dell Malaysia is offering right now.
Alienware X14 comes with different specs on Dell Malaysia online store

Regrettably, there is currently no other CPU and GPU options for customers to choose for their X14. However, the RAM can be increased to 32GB LPDDR5-5200 RAM and the storage to 2TB SSD respectively, which would then cost up to RM12,977.99 after rebate.
Alternatively, the base price could be lowered since the 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor will be offered to the X14 however there has been no official release date announced yet.
The Alienware X14 gaming laptop is available now at Dell Malaysia online store.
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Pokdepinion: Alienware offers a fresh perspective on portable gaming laptops with the sleek and stylish X14 packing a powerful punch for a laptop of its size.
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EA Hopes To Reduce FIFA 21 Toxicity With These Changes

Down the years, FIFA is one of the most cancerous franchise out there, regardless if you play it offline with your friends or online. Well it appears that EA wants to make it a more ‘friendly’ environment whenever you play over the internet.
FIFA 21 to bring new changes

So what’s going to change? Well for starters, it seems that they will be pulling out the infamous ‘shush’ and ‘a-ok’ celebration from FIFA 21. The former, needless to say, is very annoying as you’d need to watch your opponent telling you to be quiet while he runs around the field.
I’m a FIFA player myself and I can’t lie, I simply despise ot when my opponents try to waste time, just to get under my skin. In FIFA 20, players had 30 seconds to complete actions in set-pieces. Now it seems that they’ve decided to reduce those periods; kick-off lasts 10 seconds, throw-ins only for 12 seconds, 15 seconds for goal kicks and finally 20 seconds for free-kicks. EA probably hopes to reduce time wasting in games with these new timers.

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Aside from that, EA has decided to reduce/remove cutscenes in the game when you play online matches. This includes players grabbing the ball for throw-ins, the keeper getting ready for a goal-kick, as well as goal celebrations too.
They’ve noted that the act comes from player’s feedback and it will probably make the game smoother. Here’s what they had to say about the changes:
All together the intention there is just to keep you playing instead of doing other things that may not be necessary in the game.Sam Rivera, Lead Gameplay Producer FIFA 21
If you’re waiting for FIFA 21 to come out, well the game is set to be released on the 6th of October for PS4, PC, and Xbox One. Not to forget, next-gen consoles will also be a viable platform, where you will be able to play for free on PS5 and Xbox Series X should you purchase the game on current gen.
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Pokdepinion: Hopefully we’ll see an improvement in the community. The change is definitely welcomed, a lot of time wasters in the game.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Will Have a HUGE Day 1 Patch

The release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is just around the corner. If you’re among the many gamers eagerly awaiting your annual craving of Call of Duty action, then this would be the perfect time to free up a little room on your storage drive, as Activision has just announced the the size of the upcoming game’s day 1 patch.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s initial update will require a whopping 112 GB of space to complete the installation process. However, this is not an accurate representation of the actual patch size, just the space needed to install it. The patch itself will be approximately 50 GBs.

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Many of the game’s features will be inaccessible until the update is complete. This includes Multiplayer, Zombies, and Specialist Headquarters. However, gamers will be able to dive right into the series’ much-anticipated new battle royale mode Blackout in its entirety when the patch reaches about 30% completion, which is roughly 16 GBs to 20 GBs in size.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on 12th October 2018.
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Pokdepinion: Good thing I got myself another SSD, and it’s essentially empty. I don’t think I’m patient enough for loading times if I installed it on my HDD.
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Google Reveals What Malaysians’ Top Searches Were In July 2021

Google has officially released the top 10 trending searches in Malaysia for July, with current events like the i-Citra facility, Euro 2020, and Aidiladha contributing to the top trending phrases for the month.
What did Malaysians Google Search last July?

Semakan i-Citra/icitra.kwsp.gov.my/i-Citra Semakan/i-Citra Online
Starting July 15, EPF fund contributors can request a five-month withdrawal of up to RM5,000 through the i-Citra service to enable them to fulfil their essential necessities.

Italy vs England/England vs Denmark/Italy vs Spain/Final Euro 2021
Italy won the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament after defeating England 3-2 in the finals, while the semi-finals between England and Denmark and Italy and Spain were also among the most searched matches of the tournament.

Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe/Pakistan vs England
Cricket fans were treated to plenty of action from Bangladesh’s tour of Zimbabwe and Pakistan’s tour of England while keeping track of the T201 and ODI scores, updates, and results.

Takbir Raya Haji
Muslims all throughout the world commemorated Hari Raya Haji, also known as Aidiladha, on July 20 by reciting the Takbir Raya following their dawn prayers.

Niat Puasa Arafah/Puasa Hari Arafah
Muslims also took advantage of the opportunity to fast the day before Aidiladha, also known as the Day of Arafah, which is thought to provide blessings equivalent to 60 years of fasting.

Hinata Tachibana
In anticipation of the upcoming TV series episode due to air in Japan on August 8, 2021, anime fans were curious to learn more about Hinata Tachibana, protagonist Takemichi Hanagaki’s girlfriend.

Liverpool vs Mainz
The close 1-0 victory against Mainz in the Premier League pre-season friendlies delighted Liverpool fans.

Brazil vs Chile
The match between Brazil and Chile in the Copa America quarterfinals in Rio concluded in a 1-0 win for the former.

MyKasih
MyKasih Foundation, a privately run charity foundation that helps low-income Malaysians through cashless food aid, has received praise for its efficient MyKad-based distribution system, which was chosen to implement the government’s PRIHATIN Kasih initiative as part of the PEMERKASA stimulus package.

Tokyo Olympics 2021
The opening ceremony and many sporting events were anticipated by netizens, who showed their support for their favourite athletes competing in this year’s Olympics.

Pokdepinion: I was expecting weirder Google searches to be completely honest. You can tell a lot about a person from the things they search on Google.

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Fortnite To Receive Performance Mode To Run Smoother On Low-end PCs

Are you a big fan of Fortnite but find that your PC to be lacking in the hardware section to play it smoothly? Well great news. The Fortnite team has recently announced a new Performance Mode that will allow older PCs to run the game at higher frame rates.
Fortnite Performance Mode

The option is available in Alpha starting from today, 15th of December 2020 where you’ll be able to find it in the game’s settings. They’ve said that with the mode, it will trade visual quality to lower memory usage as well as reducing the load on both CPU and GPU.

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Do note that the Performance Mode will launch with support for Battle Royale and Creative Mode only. Those who are running on older hardware will get a notification on whether they would like to try the mode out.
Aside from that, you can also save some space in your storage through the mode. To do so, you can open the Epic Games Launcher, go to your Library, locate Fortnite and click on the “three dots” symbol and click on Options. Once you’re there, you can disable High Resolution Textures which in turn will remove around 14GB of the game’s file in your storage.
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Pokdepinion: Though I’m not really a big fan of Fortnite (or any other battle royale games as a matter of fact), it’s a good thing that they’re introducing the Performance Mode. This will allow for more players to play the game.
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Looking to get some new games to play but want to save as much money as possible? Just keep an eye on these dates and you’ll be good to go.
Upcoming Steam Sale Dates for the Rest of 2021 Confirmed

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Under normal circumstances, Valve would keep the dates a secret, especially since it might slow down sales of games on their platform. In a surprising twist, they actually announced the dates for all the upcoming Steam Sale in 2021 in a newly discovered page on their website.
While a number of events listed on the page have already passed, we still have three events to look forward to. Those events are:

Steam Halloween Sale – 28th October to 1st November 2021
Steam Autumn Sale – 24th November to 30th November 2021
Steam Winter Sale – 22nd December 2021 to 5th January 2022

While some of the events listen are pretty much annual tradition at this point, now we have the exact dates of when it will be taking place. For now, best to mark your calendars and save your hard-earned cash until the Steam Sale dates arrive. After all, who’s gonna say no to discounts.
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Pokdepinion: A few friends and I were just talking about what games to buy so we can play more together. This couldn’t have come at a much better time. What games are you planning to buy?
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Xbox Series S Expected to Be Revealed Soon

Many of us gamers are already looking forward to the Xbox Series X coming out later this year. For those who might not be willing to shell out a lot of money, there is an alternative, and we are expected to see this Xbox Series S officially being unveiled soon.
Xbox Series S

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Often referred to as Xbox Lockhart, the Xbox Series S will be the less powerful but more affordable variant of the next-gen Xbox gaming console. It will run next-gen games just fine, but as to how well, that is yet to be seen.
It was reported that the initial plan was to reveal it at E3 2020 but recent issues like COVID-19 has changed that. As such, it looks like Microsoft is preparing for an official reveal event sometime in August 2020.
They’ve stuck the naming convention from the Xbox One consoles, with X being the powerful variant and S being the more affordable one. It’s certainly a good way to get more gamers to the platform as it gives them options.
We still have no idea when the next-gen platform will be released, its price, and pre-order availability. For now, we can look forward to August 2020 for the Xbox Series S, and possibly more on the platform overall sometime in July.
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Pokdepinion: I’m curious to know the price difference between the two variants. I wonder if it’s significant enough to make a big impact or not.
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Lenovo F309 1TB external drive review

Last week one of my friends asked me to buy an external drive for him, he gave me only two criteria to meet: a fairly affordable price tag and a terabyte of storage. So I got him a Lenovo F309 1TB external drive but before I handed the drive over to him I took the opportunity to do a quick review of it. So let’s get started.
Appearance
Nothing much to see on the packaging except the models numbers, storage capacity and some information on the back. Open the packaging and we have the Lenovo F309 1TB external drive itself, a USB 3.0 cable, a user guide and a warranty sheet. Good job Lenovo for designing a slim and solid-feeling case.
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Performance
External drive reviews are quite simple and straightforward; I ran the test on both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports just to give you an idea of what to expect if your laptop or desktop doesn’t come with USB 3.0 port. I am using CrystalDiskMark X64 as my benchmark, note that the sequential (seq) result is pretty much the same as real life transfer test. The drive is formatted with the NTFS file system so only 931GB is usable.
First, let’s we talk about the performance over USB 2.0, the speed is actually pretty good, 44MBs read and 45MBs write. If you’re copying a 1GB file it will take about 23 second to finish, how about the USB 3.0?

The speed is doubled when I plugged the Lenovo F309 into a USB 3.0 port, 110MBs read and 114MBs write. Theoretically, it will take about 9 second to copy a 1GB file.

LED notification
During the test I noticed that the Lenovo F309 have two different LED colours which is Red and Blue. At first I thought the blue is on idle mode while the red LED on load but I was totally wrong. Actually, if you plug the drive into a USB 2.0 port, the blue LED will light up and the red LED indicates that the drive is connected to a USB 3.0 port.
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The LED will turn off after you successfully eject the drive from Windows OS. It acts as an indicator whether it is safe to unplug the drive.

Conclusion
When I am satisfied with a product, either with the design or performance, it is a lot easier to sum up. Lenovo F309 has a good looking design, acceptable performance and also nifty LED notification lights, but the drive is only worthy of Pokde.net’s Bronze award. However, due to the fact that you can get it for quite cheap on Lazada, I award the Lenovo F309 a Silver award, due to the really affordable price tag.

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If you have been planning to cancel your Unifi subscription, it will require a bit of time as TM as amended their policy, requiring 30 days notice first.
TM Requires 30 Days Notice Before Customers Can Cancel Unifi Subscription

It appears that the folks over at Telekom Malaysia (TM) has recently amended their policy, particularly in relation to cancelling your Unifi subscription. According to a popup on the Unifi official website, customers are now required to give 30 days notice before they can cancel it..

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On the plus side, you don’t actually have to physically go to any of their branches to submit your 30 days notice. TM has given 4 different ways for customers to do so:

Unifi Chat
Official Facebook Page
Tweet / DM their Official Twitter account
E-mailing them at [email protected]

However, keep in mind that it only applies to giving the notice. After the notice period is over, customers will still need to head to their nearest TMpoint to cancel it for real.
It should be noted that they aren’t the only ISP that requires a notice as TIME Internet also requires the same 30 days notice. For Maxis Fibre however, customers only need to head to the nearest Maxis Centre to do so.
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Pokdepinion: It’s a bit of a pain but oh well. At least this way, you can be more sure of not seeing yourself being charged all of a sudden for something you already cancelled.
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Facebook Set To Launch Their Own Gaming App To Fight Twitch And YouTube

When you talk about game streaming platforms, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Twitch and YouTube. Well Facebook wants to break that tradition with them aiming to release a new dedicated mobile gaming app.
Facebook gaming app coming soon
With the gaming app, it will curate and ‘focus on the streaming community’. It is reported to be introduced on April 20th (time zone to be confirmed) and it is set to be available on Android devices at the start.
Facebook has said that there are plans for an iOS release but that will probably will need some time as they need approval from Apple.

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As you might have known, Facebook Gaming has already been around for some time now, where it has seen growth over its time already. With the current situation with Covid-19 and lockdown, Facebook feels like it’s the right time for the app.
Here’s what the company had to say about the app:
Investing in gaming in general has become a priority for us because we see gaming as a form of entertainment that really connects people. It’s entertainment that’s not just a form of passive consumption but entertainment that is interactive and brings people together.Fidji Simo, head of the Facebook app
Statistically speaking, Twitch and YouTube are still top dogs in the scene where Twitch controls 61% of hours watched back in December 2019, with YouTube controlling 28% of the share.
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Pokdepinion: It’s always nice to have competition, no?
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A Reddit User Has Built The Watercooling Endgame With 69 Waterblocks

Every single heat-generating component you could imagine is liquid-cooled, big or small.
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Reddit user u/psychoOC has posted what is likely the most insane watercooling rig ever seen on r/watercooling subreddit: it contains 69 waterblocks, 6 radiators (5x 360mm + 1x 240mm), over 30m of tubing, 7.5 liters of liquid, six D5 pumps running full-tilt, four Phobya RAM coolers, and seven Cooler Master UV orange fans circa 2004. All of it combined makes for a PC that almost look like a living thing full of blood vessels.
The PC itself is powered by an all-AMD setup, featuring Ryzen 7 7700X and Radeon RX 7900 XTX, alongside them are four liquid-cooled 6000MT/s DDR5 RAM and under them is the ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-E motherboard. With every single component down to individual VRAM and MOSFETs all water-cooled, the temperature are, suffice to say, extremely low by any PC standards. The user even got the UV light bars cooled as it produced 10 watts, enough heat to be a lifespan concern (but mostly it looks nice, according to the user).

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All that water has made the system operating at just 26°C on GPU and 40.5°C on the CPU, on a full system load running Time Spy Extreme benchmark. That’s probably lower than most PC’s idle temps, and any conventional PCs won’t get remotely close to what this PC can do in terms of temperatures. The user intends to do some overclocking with it at some point in the future, but just like us – they may want to just admire at this creation first, especially after 100+ hours of build time. Just wow.
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Pokdepinion: What can I say? That’s some dedication right there.
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ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition is coming to Malaysia next month!

ASUS kicked off a whole new design language with the ROG Zephyrus G14. Instead of the gamery design of prior ROG laptops, the ROG Zephyrus G14 brought an more lifestyle-oriented aesthetic. Then we have the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition, which takes the design of the ROG Zephyrus G14 up a notch with the renowned DJ’s touch.

The whole experience of owning the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition starts from the packaging. Instead of a regular box, the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition comes in the ROG Remix sampler. This is probably the world’s first laptop packaging to come with a USB port! Once you connect the ROG Remix sampler to your ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition, you can use the conductive pads on the surface of the box to trigger 18 of Alan Walker’s own sound effects.

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You can then create your own take of Alan Walker’s tracks, or import your own music into the custom software. The software is developed with Alan Walker, with the software displaying ROG and Alan Walker inspired animations on the main screen and AniMe Matrix while you are creating your next chart-topper. On top of the ROG Remix sampler, you also get the ROG x Alan Walker baseball cap and socks.

Moving on to the laptop itself, I would say that this is a great collaboration and enhancement of the base ROG Zephyrus G14’s aesthetics. Designed in partnership with Alan Walker, the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition touts unique color accents like the exclusive Spectre Blue AniMe Matrix LED array. The nameplate is also blue, with Alan Walker’s signature beside the ROG logo.

There are also two fabric belts that run diagonally across the lid, with one of them featuring reflective text to complement the AniMe Matrix panel. On the inside, the keyboard features keycaps with Alan Walker’s signature colors, and Alan Walker’s logo on the A and W keys. The trackpad of the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition also gets a customized pattern inspired by a music equalizer. Once you turn it on, you will see the exclusive custom boot animation and Alan Walker wallpaper.

Specifications wise, the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition features the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU. While it might be better suited to music fans, the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition is still capable of some serious gaming when you want to switch gears.
ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition Specs and Price in Malaysia

ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition (GA401QEC)

Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS, 8C/16T @ 3.1GHz (Boost up to 4.5GHz), 7nm

RAM
16GB DDR4-3200 (8GB on-board + 8GB SO-DIMM)

GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6, 75W Max. TGP

Storage
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD

Connectivity
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax
Bluetooth 5.1
Wired
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) Type-C (USB-PD, DisplayPort, G-SYNC support)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)  Type-C
2 x USB 3.0 Type-A
1 x Proprietary charging port

Display
14″ WQHD 120Hz IPS-level LCD, Adaptive Sync, 300 nits Pantone Validated
HDMI 2.0b

Audio
2 x 0.7W tweeter
2 x 2.5W speaker with smart AMP
1 x 3.5mm combo jack

Power
76WHr, 4-cell Li-ion battery
180W power adapter
100W Type-C USB-PD power adapter

Dimensions
324 x 220 x 19.9 mm

Weight
1.7kg

Price
TBA

Availability
September 2021

Local pricing is yet to be confirmed, but ASUS Malaysia has revealed that it will be brought into Malaysia by September 2021.
Pokdepinion: I am so glad how this partnership turned out. Unlike the sacrilegious ROG Zephyrus G14 ACRNM.
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Unifi Mobile Unlimited Postpaid Has Only 5GB Quota for Non-LTE Devices? Unlimited, But Somewhat Limited

It appears that there is an interesting clause in the Unifi Mobile Unlimited Postpaid plan’s terms and conditions, capping Non-LTE to only 5GBs of data.
Unifi Mobile Unlimited Postpaid Has Only 5GB Quota for Non-LTE Devices?

With the revival of the Unifi Mobile Unlimited Postpaid package, it has seen quite a bit of interest in piqued curiosity from the masses. It’s said to offer unlimited data, calls, SMS, and about 10GBs of LTE hotspot data quota. Apparently, that’s not the only thing that has a quota if you were to check their “Specific Terms: Postpaid Mobile Plan for Consumer” document.

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According to the document, users with Non-LTE phones will have their line suspended when they have exceed 2000 voice minutes and / or 5GBs of internet data use. They’ve also cited that their plan is optimized for smartphone that utilizes LTE and higher. If you suddenly find yourself with a blocked line, this could be the reason why.
This may not be done for no reason because allegedly, TM has to compensate its local roaming partner (Celcom) as customers will be connected to their network when they are out side of Unifi Mobile’s LTE coverage. In this context, it could be seen as a cost-saving measure by TM.
While this would not be something that would only target non-LTE smartphones as LTE-capable devices but choose to only utilize 3G connection could possibly face the same thing. One thing’s for sure, no one would want to find themselves with a barred line just because of this limitation. Social media might even go crazy if they users aren’t aware of this and think it’s unlimited data no matter what.
Source: WTN
Pokdepinion: I can already see a number of people complaining about their line being barred because they aren’t aware of this 5GB limitation. Gotta spread the word to them.
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Hand of The Gods: SMITE Tactics Closed Beta; Now on PS4 and Xbox One

Hand of the Gods: SMITE closed beta is now up for console. To be precise, for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Come build your army and join in the fun!

Hand of The Gods: SMITE Tactics Closed Beta

Hi-Rez Studios announced today with a press release the beginning of the closed beta of its turn-based strategy game Hand of The Gods: SMITE Tactics for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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While it may be a “closed” beta, it isn’t all that hard to enter if you’re interested to participate. In order to grab the game and download it, all you need is a PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription, which will also get you some free promotional stuff.
The bundle includes a few goodies to help you get started; a unique Leader Skin, an Exclusive Card Back, and Player Icon, on top of 5 Core Packs to let you build your starter deck.
Hand of the Gods: SMITE Synopsis via Steam
Collectible card games and turn-based strategy collide in Hand of the Gods: SMITE Tactics! Wage divine war by summoning the Gods to a full 3D battlefield. Move your forces into position, then unleash divine powers to defeat your foes. Can you Command the Gods?
The game allows players to build their own army from a roster of gods and mythological creatures, and then take part in competitive multiplayer or single player adventures. Before landing on consoles it launched for PC in early access on Steam last month.
At the top of this post, you can check out the new trailer for the console closed beta.

Pokdepinion: Looking for something to get really into? Well, the closed beta for Hand of the Gods: SMITE is up. If you have a PS Plus or Xbox Gold subscription still active, might as well give it a shot. Unless you’re busy playing other games already of course.
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HUAWEI P30 series may start selling in Malaysia on 6th April with amazing early bird freebies

The HUAWEI P30 series is confirmed to start selling in Singapore on 6th April. It is also expected to arrive in Malaysia around the same date, with some pretty exclusive early bird promotions for the Malaysian market. How does a 1TB HUAWEI Backup sound to you?

The HUAWEI Backup is an external hard drive that does double duty as HUAWEI SuperCharger. It supports multiple fast charging protocols, providing 5V2A charging, 18W HUAWEI Fast Charge and 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge depending on the device connected. If you are talking about the HUAWEI P30 series, it will definitely be the latter.

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The following are the known specifications of the HUAWEI P30 series:
HUAWEI P30Pro Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Mali-G76 MP10 GPU
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 512GB storage, expandable via NM card
6.47″ FHD+ Dual Edge AMOLED display, waterdrop notch
Leica Quad Camera: 40MP primary, 20MP ultrawide angle, 8MP periscopic 10x zoom, 3D ToF sensor
32MP selfie camera
4200 mAh battery, 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge 2.0, reverse wireless charging

HUAWEI P30 Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Mali-G76 MP10 GPU
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 128GB storage, expandable via NM card
6.1″ FHD+ AMOLED display, waterdrop notch
Leica Triple Camera
22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge 2.0

Apparently the HUAWEI Backup won’t be the only freebie, as HUAWEI Malaysia plans to throw in more goodies for early adopters of the HUAWEI P30 series. Will you be among the first to own a HUAWEI P30 smartphone?
Pokdepinion: Hm now we know what HUAWEI will be giving to early birds BEFORE the phone even launches. Wow.
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Maxis’ New Fibre Plans Are Extremely Affordable

Maxis has today introduced their new fibre plans where they are providing them at a more affordable price for 30Mbps and 100Mbps respectively.
New MaxisOne Home Fibre Plans
With the new plans, you can get it from as low as RM89 per month for the 30Mbps and RM129 per month for the 100Mbps, which is not half bad of a price.
For the 100Mbps plan, Maxis is also offering you unlimited local voice calls, just in case you ever need that. As for the 30Mbps plan, you’d need top-up RM10 per month to get the free local voice calls.

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Compared to other telco offerings the market right now, this Maxis is considerably cheap. If you are interested in these plans, you can register at Maxis’ official website. They will implement the new plans beginning from 13th of September 2018.
In addition to that, existing Maxis customers can also be in on the new plans and upgrade to them by updating their contracts to a new one.
Pokdepinion: For those speeds and price (also not to forget the quota is unlimited) this is definitely the deal to get if you’re planning on getting a fibre plan.
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AI Detects Alzheimer’s – Even 10 Years Before Symptoms

Thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI), now it is possible detect Alzheimer’s symptoms up to 10 years ahead of time.
We’ve all seen what AI does to the human race, they wipe us out and take our place as the dominant race. Well at least on movies that is. In the real world, AI could do a world of good to us, with some researchers found that by using AI, they could detect Alzheimer’s earlier than before.
While some researchers looked at blood and cerebrospinal fluid test and such, a group of researchers from the University of Bari from Italy might just have found the answer to detect Alzheimer’s, which they have developed an algorithm that can spot changes in the brain caused by the disorder. Even better is that, it is supposedly able to detect it up to 10 years before symptoms appear.

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The trained AI was involved with 67 MRI scans, with 38 of them being Alzheimer’s patients and 29 of them were healthy patients. The researchers then divided the scans into small regions, with the AI doing its job analyzing the neuronal connectivity between.
Done with the training, the researchers then put the algorithms to the test by having 148 subjects being tested out by the AI. Out of that total, 52 of them were healthy, 48 of them had Alzheimer’s, and the other 48 had mile cognitive impairment (MCI), but are known to develop the disease 2.5 to 9 years later on.
Impressively, the AI system achieved a 86% accuracy on determining which patients where healthy and detecting someone with Alzheimer’s. Also, the AI could tell the difference between healthy brains and those with MCI with an accuracy of 84%.
Pokdepinion: It doesn’t matter who you are or where you came from. There’s someone in all of our lives that have been or will be affected by diseases such as this. If our technology can help make a better future for us, why not support it?
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OPPO Offers Free Delivery And Bundle When You Purchase Find X2 Pro 5G

We know that moving around now can be difficult with the Movement Control Order being implemented here in Malaysia but the folks at OPPO is making it easier for you to get your hands on the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G.
OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G Free Delivery And Bundle
The company has stated that they will be providing free delivery services for all OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G smartphone for their pre-order customers in the country.
In addition to the free delivery, you will also get free gifts which includes a VOOC Powerbank as well as a 1-year extended warranty with 3 months screen protection that comes to a total worth of RM528.

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An additional Enco Free will also be added to the mix for customers who amde full payment before the 23rd of March 2020, making the total of freebies gifts worth RM1027.
If you think that’s all they have to offer, well think again. There’s also an additional RM200 voucher for their next purchase, which is usable at their official website.
For those who have committed RM300 for the pre-order at any offline store prior to the Movement Control Order will also receive a RM300 digital code to be used to make full payment. The code will be sent to customers through email and SMS, depending on their pre-order registration.
The OPPO Find X2 Pro is priced at RM4,599. For more details, you can check out the official OPPO website here.
Pokdepinion: Who says you can’t enjoy a new phone, even at this time around?
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Official Realme X Design Revealed

While previously we just had to make do with leaked renders of the Realme X, now it looks like the company themselves has officially showcase the phone’s design at their Weibo account.
realme X Punk Blue
The phone comes in two color variants; Punk Blue and Steam White. It comes with a 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with an under-display fingerprint sensor packed inside.
realme X Steam White
For cameras, it offers a 16MP pop-up camera on the front and a dual 48MP+5MP combo at the back. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 710 SoC and it comes with 6GB RAM that’s paired with 128GB of internal storage. Not to forget, the phone is powered by a 3680mAh battery that you can charge with its VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

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realme X Specifications

Snapdragon 710 Octa-core 2.2 GHz processor
6GB RAM
128GB storage
6.5″ FHD+ AMOLED display, under-display fingerprint scanner
48MP + 5MP rear camera
16MP selfie camera
3680 mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 Fast Charging

The realme X is set to be introduced in Beijing on May 15, which is a few days from now. We’ll definitely learn more reaching to its launch date so until then, stay tuned.
Pokdepinion: I’m really loving the Steam White variant!
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Noctua NH-U12S redux announced for just $49.90

If you are in the market for an air cooler from Noctua but don’t exactly find their premium pricing agreeable, they are now offering the Noctua NH-U12S redux for just $49.90 (~RM206). This cooler is a streamlined version of the Noctua NH-U12S, which allows Noctua to offer it at a more affordable price.

The Noctua NH-U12S redux is different from the original Noctua NH-U12S in a number of ways. The first thing you might notice is that you get grey NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fans instead of the NF-F12 fans that come with the Noctua NH-U12 and NH-U12S chromax.black.

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The NF-P12 redux fans run at a higher 1700RPM to push more air through the heatsink, which do result in slightly higher noise levels of 25.1dB(A) vs the original Noctua NH-U12S’s 22.4dB(A). Still, 25.1dB(A) is still way quieter than many coolers out there, so you will be fine.

Another difference is the reduced number of heatpipes. The Noctua NH-U12S redux packs four heatpipes, and they aren’t soldered to the fins too, unlike the Noctua NH-U12S that touts five heatpipes and a soldered interface between the heatpipes and fins. However Noctua is confident that performance will still be in the same ballpark despite the changes.

As part of the cost-cutting measures, the Noctua NH-U12S redux also does not come with a tube of NT-H1 thermal paste, and instead has it pre-applied to the copper base.

The low-noise adapter, fan clips for a second fan are also not included, and will instead be offered in the optional NA-FK1 kit. The kit comes with a NF-P12 redux-1700 PWM fan, fan clips, anti-vibration pads, a PWM splitter and low noise adaptors. The NA-FK1 kit is offered at $16.90 (~RM70).
Pokdepinion: To be entirely honest, the redux grey color is actually much easier to match in builds…
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Power-sipping ZOTAC GAMING GeForce GTX 1650 OC GPU Revealed

The folks over at ZOTAC have officially unveiled their newest graphics card offering, the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce GTX 1650 OC. It is the newest addition to the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce GTX 16-series lineup, featuring the NVIDIA Turing architecture.
This new graphics card offering will sport 4GB GDDR5 memory, has superbly low power requirements, and supports triple display via HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, and Dual Link DVI-D ports. It is said to be perform twice as good as the GTX 950, and up to 70% faster than the GTX 1050. Keep in mind that this is a factory-overclocked graphics card.

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Measuring at only 151mm in length with with a thickness of 38.8mm, it is a very compact GPU, and is a great option for mini PC / HTPC setups. For cooling, the ZOTAC GAMING GeForce GTX 1650 OC is equipped with a single 90mm fan and an aluminum sunflower heatsink, which is said to provide even heat distribution for efficient cooling.
This new GPU offering is powered solely by the PCIe bus, meaning you don’t need any extra cables to provide power to it. Just plug it in and it will be good to go. If you want to push the performance a bit further or just want some extra customizability, you can use the Firestorm software to do just that.
Specifications

TU117 @ up to 1695 MHz (Engine Boost Clock), 12nm FinFET
896 CUDA cores
4GB GDDR5 @ 8 Gbps, 128-bit memory interface
75W TDP (Minimum 300W PSU requirement)
No additional power connector needed
NVIDIA Ansel and G-Sync compatible
151 x 111.15 x 38.8 mm

The ZOTAC GAMING GeForce GTX 1650 OC will be available in Malaysia with a retail price of RM679.
Pokdepinion: It’s affordable, energy-efficient, and is great for those who just want to game on Full HD resolution. If you’re gunning for 200+ FPS then you definitely need something stronger.
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Amazon Patents Method To Group Toxic Players With Other Toxic Players

Ah toxic players. It is the bane of the gaming community. It’s not an uncommon sight to see gamers being turned off from certain games due to its high level of toxicity amongst its community. Either from cheaters, bad-mouthers or from players who are generally bad sports. I myself have been in situations where I completely stop playing a video game because of its negative and toxic players. Amazon seems to have an idea on how to combat this though.

How does Amazon plan to deal with toxic players?
According to a recent patent filing, Amazon is working on a method to address the toxicity issue by making toxic players play against other equally toxic players. Spotted by Protocol, the patent details a method of grouping these toxic players together by using a “Behaviour-aware Player Selection for Multiplayer Electronic Games.”

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Amazon’s patent notes that multiplayer games typically group its players by matching their rank or skill levels and while players may enjoy playing with other players of similar skill levels, other factors must be taken into consideration for a better playing experience.
The patent further explains that the behaviours of other players which they have been paired with also factors into a player’s level of enjoyment and that players with undesirable behaviours may bring that level of enjoyment down. The players who engage in such behaviours are often labeled as toxic players. The patent then proposed one method of dealing with this is to isolate all ‘toxic’ players into a separate player pool such that one toxic player is paired only with other toxic players.
Amazon does acknowledge that it is difficult to come up with a clear definition for the term “toxic” and that categorising players based on either “toxic” or “non-toxic” ignores other important differences in player preferences. Some players might not mind profanities as much as others but feel strongly that leaving a game prematurely is toxic or undesirable behaviour.
Part of Amazon’s patent
Thus, the filing proposed that there be a system where players can choose their own preferences on player behaviour which in turn will group them in rooms with other players of similar preferences. For example, if a person doesn’t mind the other player swearing a lot through the game then they will be paired with particularly foul mouthed players.
It remains to be seen if Amazon will be successful in implementing such a method but it does give an interesting option for players to avoid toxicity in video games.
Pokdepinion: While I like Amazon’s idea, I don’t think this is a really efficient way of dealing with toxic players. I think it needs a little more fine tuning and maybe some AI assistance.
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WhatsApp Launches Redesigned Desktop App For Windows

The new app features updated looks based on Windows 11’s Fluent Design guidelines.

Mark Zuckerberg has announced on Facebook that WhatsApp is launching a new desktop app for Windows platforms. “Launching a new WhatsApp desktop app for Windows. Now you can make E2E encrypted video calls with up to 8 people and audio calls with up to 32 people,” he wrote in a post.

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Per developers, the new app is said to load quicker and is built on Windows’ latest design language for better UI uniformity. Apart from that, the interface is mostly familiar to users who already know how to use the app – and users can host group video calls up to 8 people, while audio calls can support up to 32 participants.

WhatsApp has also mentions a new version is currently in beta testing for Android tablets, as well as macOS clients that is currently in “early stages of beta” – as they aim to bring the app to even more platforms in the future. You can download the new WhatsApp for Windows here (may redirect to Microsoft Store).
Pokdepinion: Still looks familiar, but with new looks. Fits pretty nicely with Windows 11’s UI.
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LG Named Best OLED TV By EISA – Again!

European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has awarded the LG OLED TV as the best in their OLED TV category. This marks the sixth time consecutive win for LG’s OLED technology. The winner of this year’s EISA OLED TV 2017-2018 goes to LG’s ultra-slim OLED TV model OLED65E7, where it received praise for its picture quality and wide viewing angles. They’ve also commended on its support for both HDR 10 and Dolby Vision, which allows theatre quality sound to consumers.
LG OLED TV

That’s not the only award they received at the award ceremony. The LCD TV category was also won through LG’s Super UHD TV model 55SJ 850V which features LG’s Nano Cell Technology as well as its webOS 3.5 user interface. Last but not least, LG’s Sound Bar model SJ9 took top spot in EISA’s Soundbar category, packing with Dolby Atmos technology allowing immersive surround sound.

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LG would like to thank the members of the EISA Award jury for again recognizing our work in advancing OLED technology as a home entertainment medium. Our OLED TVs will continue to lead the premium TV market with products that are recog-nized for their advanced technology, astounding picture clarity and superb design Brian Kwon, president of the LG Home Entertainment Company at LG Electronics
The EISA Awards is held annually with judges compromising of editors from audio visual magazines based in 20 different European countries, the United States and Australia. Products are judged based on technology, innovation, and design.
To find out more on LG OLED TVs, you can check their official website here.
Pokdepinion: Seriously, can anyone break LG’s dominance right now? It looks smooth sailing for them at the moment.
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Grab Offer Promo To Get You To Hospital – Lessen The Hassle Of Getting There!

Grab has recently announce a partnership at Hospital Serdang with the Ministry of Health to provide patients and visitors with a more convenient transport service promo.
Grab Hospital Promo
The joint partnership will see the implementation of Grab Pick-up / Drop-off Zones at the hospitals and also locations on the app to help users to key in the right location. With the promo, they will be giving promo codes for new Grab users as well as current users that entitles them to RM4 off for 4 rides and RM4 off for 2 rides respectively.
This offer will be available albeit at selected hospitals nationwide. Here is the list of hospitals that are available for the promo.

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List of participating Hospitals

Hospital Ampang
Hospital Kajang
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Hospital Selayang
Hospital Serdang
Hospital Sungai Buloh
Hospital Putrajaya
Hospital Queen Elizabeth
Hospital Queen Elizabeth II
Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan
Hospital Sultanah Aminah
Hospital Georgetown Pulau Pinang
Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun
Hospital Tuanku Jaafar
Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah

As you can see, there are a total of 16 participating hospitals for the Grab promo. It is a year long initiative (runs until 28th February 2019) and the promo is already effective. To learn more about Grab and MOH’s partnership and the promo codes for it, you can check it out right here. Well, if you are too lazy to click on the link, the promo code is GRABMOH.
Pokdepinion: Might not seem much, but money is still money and the promo still saves you the hassle of going to hospitals by yourself. It saves you on parking tickets too, and we all know how expensive they are, yeesh. So what do you think of the partnership between Grab and MOH? Do you think it helps with anything? As usual, let us know in the comment section down below!

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Here are FIVE reasons why the Redmi Note 9S is THE Mid-range King!

The Redmi Note series has charted momentous success ever since its debut, with over 110 000 000 (that’s 110 million if you don’t feel like counting the zeroes) units sold worldwide to date. The recent Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 8 were both Global Top 10 smartphones in 2019 too, which shows just how popular they are. And here we are, in 2020, with the Redmi Note 9S which definitely has what it takes to be the latest addition to the legendary Redmi Note series.
Big Display, Sleek Design

Big displays in smartphones often evoke the idea that they are huge, unwieldy devices, but not the Redmi Note 9S. While it has a humongous 6.67″ display, it definitely does not feel that huge thanks to the 91% screen-to-body ratio it offers, and it still fits comfortably in your hands. Coupled with the DotDisplay design, almost all the screen is usable with the selfie camera sitting in a tiny hole in the display. Be it movies or games, the Redmi Note 9S will give you an incredible experience. Topping it all off is the TÜV Rheinland certified display which protects your eyes even during prolonged use.

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Meanwhile over on the back is the beautiful curved glass panel. The finishing comprises of a micron-level texture design that required a 20-step procedure to complete. It’s definitely one of the most premium looking mid-range devices right now in the market, with the mirror-like finish here looking absolutely awesome. Every glass surface on the Redmi Note 9S is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 too, so you don’t have to worry about this gorgeous back scratching too easily.
Beastly Snapdragon 720G
While the exterior of the Redmi Note 9S is a beauty to behold, under the hood lies a beast. The Snapdragon 720G delivers performance and efficiency that will cement its position as the king-of-the-hill in the mid-range segment. In fact, it is more powerful than the premium Snapdragon 730G found in the premium mid-range devices of 2019. It is plenty capable of driving all the latest mobile games like COD Mobile or Asphalt 9 without breaking a sweat.

In addition to the powerful chipset, the Redmi Note 9S is available with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage, letting you enjoy all the games you want without having to worry about running out of storage.
Massive 5020 mAh Battery

There will be no worries of running out of battery during your gaming marathon or short photo excursions, because you get a huge 5020 mAh battery in the Redmi Note 9S. With the frugal Snapdragon 720G in tow, the Redmi Note 9S delivers well over two days of battery life or 13 hours of continuous gaming. And when it comes the time to recharge, the Redmi Note 9S supports 18W fast charging to give you a full charge in no time, and Redmi even bundled a 22.5W Fast Charger in the box to offer better value for your money. No need to go out and buy a fast charger separately!
Great Cameras all Around

On the back of the Redmi Note 9S is a quad-camera setup, which consists of the primary 48MP Samsung GM2 shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, a 5MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Out of these four, the 5MP macro camera is probably the most note-worthy. Unlike most of the competition which force you to guesstimate the distance between your device and the subject, the Redmi Note 9S gives you autofocus in the macro camera too so you can easily obtain sharp focus without having to waste time trying to find the sweet spot by moving your phone. And the resolution is also 2.5x higher than most of the other mid-range devices offering a macro camera, which usually just pack a 2MP macro camera and call it a day.
          Main camera (48MP Mode)          Main camera (Auto)          Main camera (Auto)            Macro          Macro            Ultra-wide angle (Auto)          Macro
Meanwhile for those who really like to take selfies, there’s a 16MP selfie camera complete with features like AI scene detection, AI portraits and beautify modes to make every selfie taken with the Redmi Note 9S Insta-worthy.
All the Features Redmi Fans Want

Redmi paid a lot of attention to the feedback from their fans about every device they have released. That’s why the Redmi Note 9S comes with fan-favorite features like the IR blaster and 3.5mm headphone jack, features which even some vastly pricier flagships fail to offer. The convenience of using a smartphone with an IR blaster definitely needs to experienced to understand, as you can easily forget about where you put your remote controls and just use your phone to control everything from your air-conditioning to your TV.
On top of that, the side-mounted fingerprint scanner is optimally positioned at where your thumb will naturally rest on the device, allowing for a quick and super convenient unlocking experience.
The king of mid-range smartphones

The best part about the Redmi Note 9S is the value-for-money proposition though. All of the above features are offered from just RM799 for the 4GB + 64GB variant, and RM899 for the higher-end 6GB + 128GB version. Regardless of which one you pick, the Redmi Note 9S is currently the best bang-for-buck mid-range device in Malaysia, and will probably holding on to the crown until the Redmi Note 10 comes around.
If you want even more bang for your buck, Xiaomi Malaysia will be offering the 4GB variant of the Redmi Note 9S for RM699 from 7th to 9th April to celebrate the Mi Fan Festival 2020 which also marks their 10th anniversary.
Check out the deals via the following links:

Redmi Note 9S (4GB + 64GB) on Lazada
Redmi Note 9S (6GB + 128GB) on Lazada

This is an exclusive article for Xiaomi Malaysia.
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