PSA: Maxis Has Changed The Names of Several Offerings

Some of you out there may be confused as to why you suddenly found yourself with a new telco or internet plan all of a sudden from Maxis / Hotlink. We’re here to alleviate that confusion because you’re not actually on a new plan.
The folks over at Maxis recently changed the names of a wide number of their offerings, including postpaid, prepaid, and internet plans. This goes for both consumers and businesses. We’ve listed the full change of names right below here:

New Names for Maxis and Hotlink Offerings
Current Plan NameNew Plan NameMaxis plans MaxisONE PlanMaxis PostpaidMaxisONE ShareMaxis Postpaid Share 48MaxisONE Home FibreMaxis FibreMaxisONE Home VoiceFibre – VoiceMaxisONE PrimeMaxis Unlimited Postpaid & Fibre Hotlink plans Hotlink Flex Plus FibreHotlink Postpaid & FibreHotlink Postpaid FlexHotlink Postpaid Maxis Business plans & services ONEBusiness FlexiMaxis Business PostpaidONEBusiness SmartMaxis Business Postpaid & FibreONEBusiness VoiceGoMaxis Business Voice GoONEBusiness VoiceConnectMaxis Business Voice ConnectONEBusiness VoiceSIPMaxis Business Voice SIPONEBusiness FibreMaxis Business FibreSoho 48 PlanMaxis Business Postpaid Share 48ONEBusiness HubMaxis Business Hub
We hope this will be enough to alleviate any confusions. There should not be any additional costs so if you find yourself paying extra, be sure to check your bill and call customer support as soon as you can.

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Pokdepinion: I myself was confused as to why I’m no longer on Hotlink Flex postpaid. Turns out they just changed the name. Everything else is the same for me.
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Moto X4 Officially Unveiled – Comes With Landmark Detection!

Today, Lenovo Mobile and Motorala Mobility officially announced their line up from the Moto X-series, the Moto X4 which features a new Landmark Detection feature.
Moto X4

The new Moto X4 has a 5.2-inch FHD (1080 x 1920) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Being IP68 water resistant, that should come as a relieve for those concern on water spillage on your phone (We don’t advise you to go swimming with the device though). So say goodbye to those accidental spills, splashes and puddle problems.

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With the new device, you’ll be the life of the party with its wireless sound system, which allows users to share the sound by connecting up to four Bluetooth audio devices at the same time.

The brand new device runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chip to power it. Coming with 4GB RAM, it has an internal storage of 64GB with the option of expansion of up to 12TB via microSD.
Under the hood, it packs a non-removable 3000mAh battery and comes with TurboPower charging, which can give you six hours of power in just 15 minutes of charging.
Over in the camera’s department, it features a dual camera on the rear. One lens has a 12MP Dual Autofocus Pixel lense with f/2.0 aperture while the other hosts a 8MP ultra-wide angle with 120 degree field of view lens.
At the front, there’s a pretty good camera too. Take pleasure in taking your selfies with a 16MP f/.2.0 with 4MP adaptive low light mode. Adaptive low light mode merges 4 adjacent pixels to enhance the lighting and deliver brighter images under dark conditions.
Coming in as a new feature is the Landmark Detection feature. To utilize it, point the lens at an object of interest and it will automatically ask if you want to learn more about what you’re seeing. You can even scan business cards and quickly add the info to your contacts. Moto X4 also has Face Filters  included, something selfie lovers would enjoy.
The new Moto X4 is now available at Motorola stores, authorized dealers nationwide and their official e-store on Lazada Malaysia. It retails at a price of RM1899 and is available in two color variants; Super Black and Sterling Blue.
Pokdepinion: I like the the built of the X4, especially the rear finish. Camera quality was good and for that price, I would say it’s decent.

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[E3 2021] Among Us 15 Player Lobbies Coming This Month

[E3 2021] Among Us 15 Player Lobbies Trailer

As many of you may know by now, Innersloth is planning some big updates for Among Us to revitalize the excitement surrounding the game. At E3 2021 during the Xbox and Bethesda presentation, we got a new trailer highlight the expansion from 10 players to a 15 player lobby.
Apart from the increase in maximum player limit per lobby, we will be getting new colours, mobile gamepad support for Android and iOS versions, and the ability to honk the horn in the Airship map. You’d think I was joking on that last part but I’m dead serious.

look!!! at all the new!!! upcoming bean colours!! 🔥 which will u violently fight over to be your main?
aaand don’t forget we just released our roadmap, which reveals our plans for the next few updates heheh
✨ read here: https://t.co/zS1fX4J3p9 pic.twitter.com/GXex5wFN7f
— Among Us ✨ 15 players on June 15!! (@AmongUsGame) June 11, 2021

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Recently, Innersloth shared on the roadmap for Among Us, and we are expected to see a new hide and seek mode, cosmetic items for the visors, achievements, and yet another new map. Moreover, we are expected to see new roles like Sheriff and Scientist, though how they work is unknown and it may differ from the community mods.
The Among Us 15 player lobby expansion update will be launching on 15th June 2021, the date of its 3rd year anniversary. It will be available on PC, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. The Xbox and PlayStation versions of the game are expected to launch sometime later this year.
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Pokdepinion: If they could add more roles, I really hope they add the Jester role. It’s simple and it deters people from voting out of biasness. Heck, if that happens anyway, it would be fun to see the arguments that happen afterwards.
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Setel Is Rewarding Malaysians Who Have Received Their Vaccination

The folks at Setel has revealed of their efforts of showing appreciation to citizens in the country who have gotten their vaccination by offering RM6 cashback.
Setel #DahSetelVaksin

The company is offering RM6 cashback when you register with Setel by using the promo code c-ppv6 and top up a minimum of RM20 in a single transaction 3 times (capped at RM2 cashback per top-up).

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If you are interested in the offer, the cashback is valid until the 31st of December 2021 and is valid for new Setel users only. In case you are not aware of what Setel offers, you can pay through the app when you refuel or shop at PETRONAS, selected PETRONAS AutoExpert workshops and Tealive stores.
You can skip the queue with Deliver2Me or pay for your snacks at Kedai Mesra using Setel to earn Mesra points that can then unlock more rewards.
For more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: It’s just too bad that that it’s only for new users. I’m pretty sure current users wouldn’t mind in getting the offer as well.
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Genshin Impact 2.4 Leak Reveals No 5 Star Characters Coming

The newest Genshin Impact 2.4 leak debunks some of the more recent alleged leaks that were supposedly from “trusted leakers”, with claims of there being no 5 Star characters in the update. Here’s what we know thus far.
Genshin Impact 2.4 Leak: No 5 Star Characters
We’re still some ways apart from the Genshin Impact 2.4 update but that’s not going to stop leaks from surfacing every now and then. In the case of the latest one, it debunks the previous rumor where it was claimed that two new characters will be coming.

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The infamous Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, specifically on Twitter, refuted those claims and stated that only Yunjin has been confirmed to be part of the update. Furthermore, Yunjin will be a 4 Star character, which at this time means that there will not be a 5 Star character coming in the update. We expect to learn more about Yunjin soon so stay tuned for futher updates.
The tweet does shed light on a particular issue that’s been happening in Genshin Impact communities, where people start throwing around the label “trusted leakers” and proceed to pass on information that range from wildly speculative to downright ridiculous. As such, we have to be extra careful with the information that’s found online.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. A Nintendo Switch port of the game coming in the near future.
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Pokdepinion: With the beta for this coming soon, I’m sure there will be plenty of new details popping up. I’m personally curious about Yunjin but I’m also wondering how else miHoYo will be spicing up the update to gain more attention for it.
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This Is The All-In-One Gaming System With Liquid Cooling That Lets You Play Games From All Platforms

Are you a PC Master Race gamer or you find consoles as a more enjoyable system? What if I told you that Origin PC has built their new Big O 2.0 gaming system that let’s you play all the games that’s available on PC, PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, and not to forget, Nintendo Switch?

Showcased by Unbox Therapy, the Origin Big O 2.0 is every gamer’s fantasy machine. With all the machines coming in as the high-end version of their units, a top-of-the-line NVIDIA RTX Titan is also jammed inside the case, featuring water cooling.
To play the games, Origin even went to the extend of including controllers for their respective consoles as well as a gaming mouse, keyboard, headphone, as well as a wireless charging headphone stand.

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Origin Big O 2.0 Specifications

MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE
Intel Core i9-9900K
NVIDIA Titan RTX
64GB Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB
2TB Samsung Evo NVMe
14TB Seagate Barracuda
Windows 10

Coming in as a convenience, there’s a remote HDMI switcher so you never have to adjust the output on your display. So switching between platforms comes with a breeze.
Liking the Big O already? Well don’t get your hopes too high as Origin has said that it’ll “never go on sale”. Seeing how the competition is between Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo, it’s totally understandable.
Pokdepinion: The dream that we will never experience ourselves..
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There’s has been some interesting movement in the games industry as Activision has brought Vicarious Visions over to the Blizzard side of operations, effectively merging them together.
Activision Merges Blizzard and Vicarious Visions

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According to GamesIndustry.biz, the Blizzard and Vicarious Visions merger is effective immediately, where they will be working exclusively on Blizzard games. For now, there is no word on exactly what they will be working on, whether it’s existing games or a brand new game.
For those of you who aren’t aware, Vicarious Visions is the same people who worked on Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. At the moment, the studio has over 200 or so people working, which would certainly bolster production on Blizzard’s end. They were initially acquired by Activision as far back as 2005.
After collaborating with Vicarious Visions for some time and developing a great relationship, Blizzard realized there was an opportunity for [Vicarious Visions] to provide long-term support.
As a result of this merger, Vicarious Visions studio head Jen Oneal has been repositioned as Blizzard Executive Vice President of Development. The new position will have her joining the leadership team and report directly to company president, J. Allen Barack. Given the size of the company, they won’t be moving Vicarious Vision’s headquarters in Albany, New York to another location.
Given the new directive, it appears they will no longer be working on more Tony Hawk or Crash Bandicoot games in the future. This news isn’t exactly met in a positive light but perhaps things will change if a new IP gets revealed in the future.
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Pokdepinion: I have a strong feeling the majority of them will be working on a brand new game. This is simply an opinion, and nothing more.
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Witcher 3 Developers to Showcase RPG at E3 2018 – What Could It Be?

E3 2018 is not far away and it would seem that we might have an idea as to what CD Projekt Red has in mind for the show. Could it be Cyberpunk 2077?
Witcher 3 Developers CD Projekt Red to Showcase RPG at E3 2018

We are just roughly 6 weeks away from E3 2018 and as we continue to get closer to gaming’s biggest week, it seems that we’re starting to see a clearer image of just who and what might be present at the show.

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We learned today that the folks over at CD Projekt Red, the developers of the highly acclaimed The Witcher 3, will be attending E3 2018 with plans to show an RPG to the masses. This piece of information comes by way of the official E3 website which earlier today had listed the developer as showing off a role-playing game that will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Of course, the easiest conclusion to jump would be that CD Projekt Red would finally be choosing to highlight their upcoming game Cyberpunk 2077. Up until this point, we still have yet to see anything related to the studio’s next RPG but they certainly haven’t denied that they’re hard at work on it. In fact, the just last month CD Projekt Red revealed that they had opened a new studio in Poland to assist in the development of the project.
Cyberpunk 2077 definitely seems like the candidate to be shown off at E3 2018, but don’t get your hopes up just yet. There’s always the chance that the studio could just continue to show more of their trading card game Gwent, though it seems that the listing would have likely just mentioned this title by name rather than simply stating the genre.
Also important to note is that the listing which stated that CD Projekt Red would be showing off an RPG specifically has since been removed from the website. Clearly, this information wasn’t supposed to have leaked beforehand which adds to the possibility that they could indeed be showing off Cyberpunk 2077. Good thing a screenshot was made prior to that so you can see that at the top of this post.
Source: Official E3 Website
Pokdepinion: So what do you think? Is E3 the time when CD Projekt Red finally shows off Cyberpunk 2077? It seems like a fair bet at this point, but as always with these things, hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
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Mi Air Charge truly wireless charging finally arrives!

What we call wireless charging now is wireless, but, not really. I mean you still have to put it on a pad for it work, and once you take it off the pad, it stops charging, making it not that useful especially for those who need their phones at all times. Well, Xiaomi has finally cracked the code and are introducing Mi Air Charge, a revolutionary true wireless charging that actually allows you to charge without being connected to anything.
How Mi Air Charge works?
The Mi Air Charge technology comprises of a base station that beams out millimeter waves to your device. The current implementation that Xiaomi has come up with is a 144-antenna base station that has five phase interference antennae built in to detect the position of your device and direct the waves towards the device via beamforming.

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Of course, your device has to support it as well. Xiaomi has developed a 14-antenna array crammed into your smartphone to receive the millimeter wave signal from the base station and convert it into power to charge the battery. It is reportedly capable of charging multiple devices within a radius of several meters. The charging rate is pretty modest at 5W per device, but hey, it’s a good start.
While Xiaomi focused on smartphones first, they are also reportedly working to develop the technology further to fit it into wearables as well as their lineup of smart home products to make for a truly wireless home.
When will Mi Air Charge arrive in devices?
Xiaomi didn’t mention when the Mi Air Charge technology will actually debut in their lineup, but given that the Mi 11 Pro and a Mi 11 Pro+ are reportedly in the works, perhaps we will see it in the market soon enough. Or will Xiaomi reserve their cutting edge tech for an upcoming Mi Mix device?
Pokdepinion: I wonder if this will kick off a race to deliver faster true wireless charging, like the fast charging race that has been happening for the past few years.
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Replacing / Repairing iPhone XS Max Screen Can Cost Up to RM2,500

The Apple iPhone is definitely the furthest thing away from being an affordable smartphone. It can cost quite a sum of money to own one, and it will also cost quite a bit if there is a need to repair it. Screen replacements are one of the most expensive replacements of any smartphone, and if you’re wondering what it’s like to replace that for the iPhone XS Max, then prepare for a heart attack.
According to the official Apple support page, only replacing the screen of the Apple iPhone XS Max will cost USD $329 (approximately RM1,400). However, if they found that there are other damages aside from the display, that cost will bump up to USD $599 (approximately RM2,500).

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To put that to perspective, you get a Pocophone F1 and still have some spare change if it’s just replacing the screen, and two Pocophone F1s or even a Huawei P20 Pro if they found any additional damages.
Even the other iPhone models listed such as the iPhone XR still costs quite a bit to replace the screen, although it is definitely a price that is easier to swallow compared to the other latest models.
Of course, this may differ a little when you actually head to an Apple Store in Malaysia but at least you have an idea of what to look forward to if it happens to you. If you are planning to get yourself one of the new iPhones, make sure to get a good protective case and a tempered glass to save yourself from potential mental scars upon receiving physical scars on your new devices.
Source: Apple Support Page
Pokdepinion: I’m starting to think twice about using an iPhone again. Not sure if I have enough kidneys for it.
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Garmin Launches the fēnix 6 Smartwatch Series in Malaysia

At a launch event in Kuala Lumpur today, the folks over at Garmin launched the new fēnix 6 series. It is their next generation flagship GPS multisport smartwatch lineup, and it is available for purchase in Malaysia.
The Garmin fēnix 6 series is designed for the adventurous, outdoorsman-type. It is said to have a Power Manager for improved battery life, and a Body Battery energy monitoring feature which helps users manage their workout schedules, rest times, and sleep.

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The fēnix 6 and fēnix 6X multisport GPS smartwatches are said to be more comfortable for the wrist, with both having an increase in display size from 1.3-inch to 1.4-inch from the fēnix 5 Plus series. Apart from that, Garmin also introduced new QuickFit nylon bands and silicone colours. The Sapphire Editions will have scratch-resistant sapphire lens and other premium materials.
Price and Availability

The Garmin fēnix 6 series will be available from today onwards. As for the retail price, we’ve included them right below here:
Garmin fēnix 6

Silver with Black Band = RM2,999
Rose Gold-tone with Powder Gray Band = RM3,950
Carbon Gray DLC with Black Band = RM3,950

Garmin fēnix 6S

Silver with Black Band = RM2,999
Carbon Gray DLC with Black Band = RM3,950

Garmin fēnix 6X

Carbon Gray DLC with Black Band = RM4,199
Titanium Carbon Gray DLC with Black Band = RM4,699
Titanium Carbon Gray DLC with DLC Titanium Bracelet = RM5,699

Garmin Roadshow

Garmin will be having a roadshow at Midvalley, Megamall. You can find the new smartwatch series up for sale along with their other products. For every purchase of the Garmin fēnix 6 series, each customer will be eligible for a lucky draw for a chance to win an exciting activity with ambassadors Aiman Hakim and Zahirah Macwilson.
The roadshow will be taking place from 30th August until 1st September 2019.
Pokdepinion: It is an enticing wearable but I don’t think my own wallet can stomach the price.
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Xiaomi Mi 9T Set For Release — ‘Pro’ Version Of Xiaomi’s Flagship Device

Previously with the previous Mi 8 series, Xiaomi had release several editions to the phone in the form of the Mi 8 SE and Mi 8 Pro. Now it seems that Xiaomi is set to release a new variant for their current Mi 9, which is called the Mi 9T.

The news was revealed as several countries has seen it passed certifications, which includes Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, as well as Russia.

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What exactly does it offer? Well it is suggested that the Xiaomi Mi 9T will be keeping most of the specifications of the regular Mi 9 such as a Snapdragon 855 chipset and triple camera lens (48MP primary). What’s different is that the phone is said to come with a larger battery that coupled with 12GB RAM added to its 256GB of internal storage.
It’s not wrong to think that when it releases, its price will be slightly higher than the regular Mi 9. There’s no confirmation as of yet on whether the Xiaomi Mi 9T will make its way here to Malaysia but be sure that we will keep you updated if it indeed does.
To learn more on the Mi 9, you can check out our full in-depth review of Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphone right here.
Pokdepinion: That’s the one thing about Xiaomi, they release many different variants to their smartphones. Yes it is good to have choices, but sometimes it makes it tougher for consumers to make a decision (at least for me anyways..).
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Huawei nova 2i to arrive in new color this 11.11; Aurora Blue to celebrate Chinese Singles’ Day!

Huawei is launching the Huawei nova 2i Limited Edition which comes in Aurora Blue on 11.11, coinciding with Chinese Singles’ Day.
Aurora Blue to fight the blues?
The Limited Edition Huawei nova 2i comes in a new Aurora Blue color. This isn’t the first time Huawei has introduced a device in blue, with the Huawei P10 and its sister brand has launched a few blue devices. Aside from the new color back, the Huawei nova 2i is the exact same device as the standard Huawei nova 2i which comes in Graphite Black and Prestige Gold.

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Specifications wise, this is Huawei’s “Selfie Superstar” with four cameras. You get two on the back and two in front for amazing shots all around. You also get the decently capable Kirin 659 inside with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Oh and that 18:9 display up front has a 2160 x 1080 resolution for a wider view.

The Limited Edition Huawei nova 2i in Aurora Blue will be available at all Huawei Experience Stores, Display Zones, telco partners, authorized dealers and Huawei’s very own e-commerce portal, Vmall. The device will be priced the same as the standard edition, which is RM1299. You will have to wait until 11.11.2017 to be able to get your hands on it though.
Pokdepinion: More color options are always good so consumers can differentiate themselves from the crowd. With the nova 2i being such a hot seller, it might be very easy to find someone else having the same phone. A new blue color helps you stand out a little.
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Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint Open Beta Available This 26th September 2019

With just weeks to go until Ghost Recon Breakpoint to be released in the market, Ubisoft has announced the game’s open beta phase, where it will allow everyone to play and test the game for free ahead of its release on October 4 2019.

The open beta will be available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Players can pre-load the game starting from 24th September 7pm JST (Japan Standard Time) on Xbox One and UPlay, 12am JST on Epic Store and finally September 25th 12pm for the Playstation 4.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint Open Beta will offer new exclusive contents compared to the Closed Beta where players will be able to play 3 Extra main story missions and get deeper to the game’s storyline. In the beta you’ll be able to play the game’s PvP mode, Ghost War. 4 PvP maps will be available in these 4v4 showdowns. In addition to that, there will be up to 12 daily Faction Missions to complete during the Open Beta.

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Aside from the mentioned gaming platforms, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint will also be making its way to the new generation gaming platform, Google Stadia.
Pokdepinion: Unfortunately I didn’t have the time to play the Close Beta of the game.. Hopefully I can this time around. Are you excited for the game? Let us know in the comments below.
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PlayStation to Have More Blockbuster Hits in 2022 Apart from God of War Ragnarok

It seems like we might be able to look forward to more than just God of War Ragnarok as PlayStation is expected to launch more blockbusters this year. Here’s what we know thus far.
PlayStation to Have More Blockbuster Hits in 2022

PlayStation Studios developer says Sony has some bangers coming this year.
“I’m not working on God of War Ragnarok but something equally cool.”
The Last of Us Remake or something else? 👀 pic.twitter.com/SDy6DXNl9p
— Kami. (@Okami13_) April 17, 2022

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According to information given by PlayStation Studios Visual Arts Animator Robert Morrison, as compiled by Twitter user @okami13_, Sony Interactive Entertainment has more blockbuster games coming this year aside from God of War Ragnarok.
From what we understand, this upcoming game has been in development for about 3 to 5 years, though there is no mention on what exactly this game is. It could be a brand new franchise or a new entry for an existing one.
Some popular theories point towards The Last of Us remake but the likelihood of it may be slimmer than expected. It will most likely be a new, unannounced project since it was described as a “banger”, and the PlayStation team is working on a number of them. For now, we will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: If this indeed become true, then 2022 is gonna be an excellent year for the PlayStation team, especially since we started out great with Horizon Forbidden West.
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Apex Legends Season 12 New Legend Mad Maggie Abilities Leaked

Previously, data miners found details that suggest Mad Maggie being the new legend in Apex Legends Season 12. Now, we have some details on her abilities. Here’s what you need to know.
Apex Legends Season 12: Mad Maggie Abilities Leaked

Popular YouTuber and data miner Garret has revealed some details on Mad Maggie’s abilities. In case you weren’t aware, she is expected to be the new legend in Apex Legends Season 12, and we can expect to see teasers of her to pop up in the final weeks on Season 11.

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According to Garret, one of Mad Maggie’s abilities appear to be throwing knives. While the exact nature of the throwing knives is unknown, it is expected to be special as opposed to just being a melee attack with increased range. One possibility is that it could be an incendiary knife, which would damage in a similar nature to thermite grenades, albeit not as painful.
The other potential ability is summoning a drop for special ammo boxes. This will function exactly like your standard ammo, with the exception that it could deal more damage than your standard ammo. As for whether specific ammo will have to be picked or it will drop a stack of each ammo type is unknown. If true, it would boost her support capabilities by a huge mile.
In the same YouTube video, Garret also revealed a small snipper of a cosmetic item for Mad Maggie. We can expect to see that and a special Skydive Emote for her in Apex Legends Season 12 as part of the Battle Pass.
Apex Legends is currently available for free on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Season 12 is expected to launch sometime around 8th February 2022, assuming there are no delays for it.
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Pokdepinion: I really like the idea of buffed ammo packs but I have a bad feeling it might break the game’s balance a bit too much, especially for weapons with high firing rates like the R99 and CAR SMG.
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WhatsApp Will Take Legal Action Against Businesses That Send Automated / Bulk Messages

Have you ever received automated messages or just messages that was clearly sent in bulk? We can understand it making communication efforts easier but at the same time, it’s kinda spammy in nature. As it turns out, it’s a violation of the WhatsApp terms and conditions.
According to the FAQ page, WhatsApp Business API and WhatsApp Business App are not meant for sending bulk / automated messages, regardless of whether it’s for customer service or not. It’s a violation of the rules and regulations set by WhatsApp.
As part of their efforts to make the messaging platform more secure for users, they are planning to take legal action against accounts that have violated the same rule. They in the midst of identifying businesses that have done this, and will proceed to take legal action against the reported companies as well as individuals involved in the matter.

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WhatsApp is committed to stop businesses from sending out these automated / bulk messages, and is willing to use all their resources to stop it. Moving forward, a user will be limited to forwarding messages up to five times. This is said to also help the reduce the spread of false information.
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Pokdepinion: Well, guess reporting on those automated messages you get might actually have some severe effects down the road.
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Dr Toner Ink Launches Their Own e-Commerce Website – The 10 year warranty toner

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Most of you probably have never heard of Dr Toner Ink before, it’s a shame to say neither have I. Apparently Dr Toner Ink is a company that produces toners and printer consumables that are compatible with a lot of the major printer brands out in the market right now at a considerably lower price without skimping on quality.

Dr Toner Ink under its parent company San Imaging Solution Sdn Bhd was formed way back in 2010, and was initially involved in just supplying and distributing printer consumables and hardware to companies and companies. Dr Toner Ink also provides professional services, support and consultation regarding their products. Not until 2012 did they start producing their own compatible toners and inks for various printer and imaging equipment brands. The brands that are compatible with Dr Toner Ink are major brands like HP, Brother, Fuji Xerox, Canon and Samsung, just to name a few.

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Now the sale of their toners and inks is the core business of Dr Toner Ink and they have recently launched their own e-Commerce website. They also providing a very generous 10 year warranty on their toners and inks. Just goes to show how confident they are in the quality of their products.

If you’re interested in giving Dr Toner Ink’s products a try, they are having a Recycle Program over at the Mid Valley Exhibition Hall on September 8 to 10 this year. Here you can exchange your empty original toner cartridges and get a rebate of RM 10 when you purchase any of their toners.
Pokdepinion: I’m definitely trying Dr Toner Ink’s toners because I’ve seen first hand the quality of their toners. The colours of the inks are nice and bright, it doesn’t bleed onto your fingers when you touch which happens a lot especially with black colours. Most importantly, the price is ridiculously cheap and with their 10 year warranty, what have I got to lose?
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World of Immortals: OPPO’s First Self-Developed Mobile Game

OPPO recently introduced World of Immortals, their first self-developed MMORPG mobile game which differs from standard MMORPG gameplay by featuring a stunning oriental backdrop based on martial arts.
The game features four separate classes and a range of roles that are not gender-specific. Players can choose their class and role depending on the weapons available, which include katana, sword, bow, rod, and claymore.

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Each weapon requires a unique set of talents whether it’s being a mage, a healer, or even a tank, players will be able to pick a job that best matches their gameplay style.
Characters can also be customised with a wide range of skin and outfit choices. Furthermore, VIP levels are simple to obtain, since users just need to complete daily, weekly, and monthly activities to gain access to VIP-level rewards.

Players can look forward to intense combat, free trade, attractive skins, and engaging events. The game also has a guild and group structure, through which players can profit from daily guild duties and take part in guild-only objectives such as boss raids.

World of Immortals also has a lover system, where players may find an in-game companion to travel with and eventually perform a sacred wedding.

Pre-registration for World of Immortals is currently open on OPPO App Market and Google Play Store.
The first 500 players who enter the special code at participating OPPO Brand Stores by 31 August 2022 will earn RM89 in-game rewards.
For more information about World of Immortals, feel free to visit their official website.
Pokdepinion: The game looks a bit unfinished from the looks of the official page. But I would give it the benefit of the doubt and see it’s final release.
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HUAWEI Malaysia Offers Products As Low As RM8 This Chinese New Year Sale

With Chinese New Year soon to approach, the folks at HUAWEI Malaysia will be hosting their Chinese New Sales where you can enjoy several deals including discount vouchers up to RM188.
HUAWEI Malaysia Chinese New Year Sales

For a limited time, HUAWEI Malaysia is giving you the chance to get their products on flash deals, bundles, and even discount vouchers from the HUAWEI Store, Lazada, and Shopee from 25 January till 27 January 2021.

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The flash deals offers their smartphones, tablets, and accessories from as low as RM8 on the three mentioned platforms earlier. You can expect promotional price including for their HUAWEI P40 series which you can get from RM2,488.
HUAWEI is also giving out RM188 worth of discount vouchers from now till the 27th of January 2021 on the HUAWEI Store. In addition to that, you will also be able to get 1 unit of RM88 or RM188 vouchers from 25 to 27 January on either the HUAWEI Store, Lazada, and Shopee.
Aside from that, they’ve prepared a special package for their HUAWEI Mate40 Pro smartphone for the price of RM4,299. Purchase the device and you’ll be getting freebies including a Bluetooth Speaker, Phone Stand, and a retractable USB carry case.
Not to forget, they are also offering a bundle promotion on their wearable and audio devices. These include a pair of HUAWEI Watch Fit at RM818, pair of FreeBuds 3 at RM928, and finally a pair of HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro at RM1,188.
Pokdepinion: This might be the time to spend if you’re aiming to get yourself one of HUAWEI’s products. Anything that you fancy?
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Astro Database Breach Has Customers’ Personal Data Leaked Out

The leaking of customers’ personal data can be seen as a major issue. This is especially the case as we’re uncertain what people could do with that data. Well, if you’ve subscribed to Astro’s television service, then you need to be aware of this. A database breach at Astro has led to customers’ personal data being leaked out yet again.
From what we know thus far, the personal data that has been leaked from the customer database is the MyKad data. This means your full name, NRIC number, gender, race, and home address. According to Astro, only 0.2% customers are affect, and no financial data was leaked. It was also mentioned that they’ve put a stop to the breach and have fixed the problem.

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A similar case occurred last year where the Astro IPTV customer database was up for sale online. This included personal details of over 60,000 customers. Unfortunately, no developments on the issue were made public so it’s hard to say what went down afterwards.
We’re uncertain as to who exactly within this 0.2% that was affected. If you feel that you may be affected by the issue, do contact Astro via email at [email protected] or [email protected]
If you want to see the notice on Astro’s official website, click right here.
Pokdepinion: Way too many data leaks lately that I start to wonder if security is really easy to bypass or not. Either way, best to contact them in case you might be affected by the matter.
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SOCAR Expands Its Services To Penang – Over 20 new zones across the island

Now everyone can drive a MINI

Launched in Malaysia just over a year ago, SOCAR has become the biggest car-sharing service in Malaysia with over 1000 cars available in over 500 zones across the country such as within Klang Valley and Johor Bahru. Now to kick-off the new year, the company will be expanding their services to the north in Penang. Starting from February 1st, SOCAR will be officially available in Penang with 50 cars and 21 zones located throughout both the island as well as mainland. There will also be one-way drives for customers who wish to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Penang for either business or just out for a weekend adventure.

Here are all the SOCAR zones located around Penang:

MAINLAND
PENANG ISLAND

Sunway Hotel Seberang Perai
Gurney Paragon

Caltex Jalan Permatang Rawa
Penang Island Plaza

Caltex Jalan Kulim
1st Avenue Penang

Caltex Jalan Bukit Minyak
Vouk Hotel Suites Penang

Caltex Jalan Jelawat
Kompleks Bukit Jambul

Caltex Jalan Baru
Penang Plaza/Hotel Royal

Caltex Jalan Sungai Rambai
Penang International Airport

Caltex Raja Uda
M Mali Penang (Next to Penang Times Square)

Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Penang

Moulmein Rise

All Season Place

Arena Curve Penang

Arena Residence

To celebrate the occasion, SOCAR will be giving away one-way trips to Penang from KL to their loyal customers free of charge. Just use the promo code “PENANG” and you’ll be able to enjoy the complimentary trip. Customers will be required to drop the car off at any SOCAR parking zone in Queensbay Mall, Penang. You have to be quick though as the promotion period will be ending really soon on the 31st January.

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Pokdepinion: Hmmm. Anyone up for a food adventure in Penang with me this weekend?
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#Pokdepicks Games You Should Buy During Steam Summer Sale 2019

Steam Summer Sale 2019 has been running for a bit of time now and it won’t be too long before it ends. I’m sure many of you have bought some games for yourself, and I’m also sure there are a number of you that just aren’t sure of what to buy. Well, check out our picks of the games that you should buy during this discounts galore that is Steam Summer Sale 2019.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt GOTY Edition

As war rages on throughout the Northern Realms, you take on the greatest contract of your life — tracking down the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Game of the Year edition brings together the base game and all the additional content released to date.

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Includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood & Wine expansions, which offer a massive 50 hours of additional storytelling as well as new features and new areas that expand the explorable world by over a third!
Affords access to all additional content released so far, including weapons, armor, side quests, game modes and new GWENT cards!
Features all technical and visual updates as well as a new user interface completely redesigned on the basis of feedback from members of the Witcher Community.

The Witcher 3 GOTY Edition is available with a 70% discount, effectively pricing at RM38.70.
Devil May Cry 5

The threat of demonic power has returned to menace the world once again in Devil May Cry 5. The invasion begins when the seeds of a “demon tree” take root in Red Grave City. As this hellish incursion starts to take over the city, a young demon hunter Nero, arrives with his partner Nico in their “Devil May Cry” motorhome.
Finding himself without the use of his right arm, Nero enlists Nico, a self-professed weapons artist, to design a variety of unique mechanical Devil Breaker arms to give him extra powers to take on evil demons such as the blood sucking flying Empusa and giant colossus enemy Goliath.
Devil May Cry 5 is available with a 31% discount, effectively pricing at RM91.74.
Edge of Eternity

Looking for a new role-playing game but would rather have something similar to the old-school style of gameplay? Edge of Eternity might just be the one you want. While it features dazzling 3D graphics, it utilizes the classic turn-based combat system reminiscent of old school Final Fantasy games. While the game only has 2 chapters now, the 3rd chapter will be coming end of July 2019 so you don’t have to wait long to continue playing through the story.
Wage epic turn-based battles as you follow Daryon and Selene on their quest to find a cure to the all-consuming Corrosion in this grand tale of hope and sacrifice.
Edge of Eternity is available with a 20% discount, effectively pricing at RM31.20.
My Friend Pedro

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana. The strategic use of split aiming, slow motion, and the ol’ stylish window breach create one sensational action sequence after another in an explosive battle through the violent underworld.
My Friend Pedro is available with a 15% discount, effectively pricing at RM33.15.
Tales of Berseria

In Tales of Berseria, players embark on a journey of self-discovery as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once kind demeanor has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience three years prior to the events within Tales of Berseria.
Velvet will join a crew of pirates as they sail across the sea and visit the many islands that make up the sacred kingdom of Midgand in an all-new adventure developed by the celebrated team behind the Tales of series.
Tales of Berseria is available with a 75% discount, effectively pricing at RM39.75.
We also reviewing the game, which we felt was pretty good and much better than its predecessor, Tales of Zestiria. Click right here to read about it.
Dragon Ball FighterZ

If you’re a big fan of fighting games and the Dragon Ball franchise, then this one that you should not miss out on. The game features a 3v3 combat system similar to the Marvel VS Capcom series, with flashy supers and ridiculously fast-paced battles. It was so successful that it ended up replacing the Marvel Vs Capcom series in the EVO Global Fighting Championships tournament.
Dragon Ball FighterZ is available with a 75% discount, effectively pricing at RM49.75.
That is all for our picks of the games you should consider buying during this Steam Summer Sale 2019. The last day of the sale will 9th July 2019 so make sure you don’t miss out on these great deals. Be sure to stay tuned to Pokde.net for more awesome stuff on technology and gaming.
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Tower of Fantasy Codes List for Free In-Game Rewards

Tower of Fantasy is finally here and it certainly managed to capture the attention of many gamers across the globe. If you’re playing the game then I’m sure you’ve been trying your best to get some rare materials and items, especially to pull some new characters, or rather the weapons they possess.
Without further ado, here are some codes that will yield free rewards. We will continuously update the list so be sure to check this post out from time to time for new codes. For the super-limited codes, it’s quite literally first come, first served so once someone uses it, it’s gone forever.

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Active Codes

TOF666 – 8.888 Gold and an SR Relic Shard Box, added on 10th August 2022
TOF888 – 8.888 Gold, a Black Nucleus, and ten Crispy Grilled Fish dishes., added on 10th August 2022
ILOVETOF – One Gold Nucleus and five Weapon Batteries II, added on 10th August 2022

Super-Limited Codes (1 x Gold Nucleus, 5 x SR Shards)

5AA2DRTO15A
5AA2DRTQO56
5AA2DRTY84Q
5AA2DRU02SB
5AA2DRU4IW6

Inactive Codes

TOFNEMESISTH – One Gold Nucleus and Five Elemental Ore Shard Box (limit reached)
TOF0811TOF – Redeem code for One Gold Nucleus (limit reached)
ht888 — Redeem gift code for X rewards
huanta666 — Redeem gift code for X rewards
huanta888 — Redeem gift code for X rewards
huanta520 — Redeem gift code for X rewards
ht666 — Redeem gift code for X rewards
ht520 — Redeem gift code for X rewards
YL666 — Redeem gift code for X rewards
YL777 — Redeem gift code for X rewards
YL999 — Redeem gift code for X rewards

How to Redeem Codes in Tower of Fantasy

In order to redeem them, you will need to go through story quests until you get the Gift / Present icon on the top-right screen. From there, all you have to do is:

Select the Gift / Present icon.
Select the “Rewards” tab on the bottom of the screen.
Select “Exchange”.
In the “Redeem via code” screen, key in the code and select “Confirm”
???
Profit!

Remember, these codes don’t last forever so make sure to redeem them as soon as you can. Tower of Fantasy is currently available on Android, iOS, and PC for free.
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Overwatch team Seoul Dynasty joins Team Razer; set to up their game with Razer’s esports grade peripherals!

Seoul Dynasty, one of the favorite teams of Overwatch League (OWL) season one, has joined Team Razer, a band of elite esports athletes from all around the world and masters of their games.
Team Razer partners with KSV eSports, sponsors Seoul Dynasty
Razer has entered a two-year partnership with KSV eSports, the organization behind Seoul Dynasty, a popular Overwatch League team and several other world-ranking esports teams.

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As part of the sponsorship deal, Razer will supply mice, keyboards, headsets and surfaces to all the talented players in KSV eSports, putting pro-tournament grade equipment at the fingertips and on the heads of some of the world’s top players.

Seoul Dynasty is a popular team, with their world renowned pro players like Ryujehong and Fleta. They also have  particularly pretty team skins for Overwatch League, which makes them fan favorites for this season of Overwatch league. With esports-grade Razer gear in their hands and on their heads, Seoul Dynasty may just have the extra edge to be the best team in Overwatch League season one.

Apart from Seoul Dynasty, KSV eSports teams have multiple world titles under their belts, including the 2017 League of Legends World Champions (formerly SSG), and 2017 Heroes of the Storm Blizzcon Champions (formerly MVP Black), as well as the top four ranks on the PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Korea/Japan server. These players, as well as future signings, will all have access to Razer’s pro-gaming peripherals.
Pokdepinion: I really would love Razer gear with Seoul Dynasty’s signature gold-black color scheme!
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HUAWEI New Phone VIP Unboxing Service Lets You Enjoy Your New Device With Less Hassle

If you’ve just got your hands on a new HUAWEI smartphone, well HUAWEI has a special service to get you going with their HUAWEI New Phone VIP Unboxing Service.
HUAWEI New Phone VIP Unboxing Service

From the HUAWEI New Phone VIP Unboxing Service, you can expect the following services:
HUAWEI membership registration and HUAWEI ID creationData transferringApps installation tutorial
You can find the service to be available at HUAWEI Experience Stores or HUAWEI Service Centers in the country. You’d need to book a slot to enjoy the service where you can follow the steps below:

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Open the Support App on your HUAWEI mobile deviceIn the App, select VIP Service under the “QUICK SERVICES” sectionLocate your nearest VIP Service store on the mapCall the store to schedule a booking
Previously we got the opportunity to test the new EMUI 11 from HUAWEI, do check that out by heading to the link right here.
Pokdepinion: I guess it’s a nice service to have to let you fully experience your new smartphone.
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This Tissue Box Does More By Charging Up Your Devices

When you think of tissue boxes, the first thing that comes to mind is well, err, tissues. Now what if they could do more than just that? Well Kleenex has something for you. The company has introduced a Limited Edition Kleenex Charger Box to help users stay connected during the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations.

With it, you’ll be safe from that dreaded moment when your phone notifies you of the ‘Low Battery’ notification. Want one? Of course you do. All you need to do to win the limited edition Kleenex Charger Box is by following the steps below:

Visit the official Kleenex Facebook page
Share a story on how the Kleenex Charger Box will come in handy this Raya season (at the comment section of the post)
Include the hashtag #KleenexChargerBox in your comment
Tag three friends

The most creative answer with the most likes will be chosen as winners and there will be 25 boxes of the Kleenex Charger Box up for grabs.

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Pokdepinion: So a powerbank in the form of a tissue box? Why didn’t I ever thought of that..
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WD brings their latest portable SSDs to Malaysia — proven to work even after 2m drops!

Western Digital’s latest MyPassport Wireless SSD and SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD improves on the reliability of external drives by replacing the spinning platter drives that are prone to damage by shock or vibration with solid state NAND flash.
WD MyPassport Wireless SSD

The Western Digital MyPassport Wireless SSD is an all-in-one portable drive that can directly backup your files from your SD cards without any additional hardware. RAW images transferred to the drive can be previewed on your smartphone directly too. Thanks to the WiFi capabilities of the MyPassport Wireless SSD, wireless tethering with popular WiFi-enabled cameras is also possible.

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It can also wirelessly stream 4K videos to your device for up to 10 hours, thanks to a capacious built-in battery that can double as a powerbank to juice up your other devices in a pinch. When used as a typical external drive over USB 3.0, you can enjoy up to 390MB/s read speeds from the Western Digital MyPassport Wireless SSD. With the solid state NAND within, it is designed to withstand drops from as high as 1 meter, even when the drive is in operation. Priced from RM1099 for the 250GB variant, the WD MyPassport Wireless SSD will be available starting July at all leading IT retail outlets and online stores.
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD

The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is even more durable, with IP55-rated water and dust resistance and solid yet light structure that can endure drops from up to 2 m high. Its compact design allows you to bring up to 2TB of storage everywhere you go. Speeds of up to 550MB/s are possible despite the compact dimensions of the drive. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is covered by a limited 3-year warranty, ranging from RM529 for the 250GB variant up to RM3299 for the 2TB. It is available now at all leading IT retail outlets and online stores.
G-Technology Professional Storage Solutions

Also showcased were enterprise-grade storage solutions from G-Technology that offer transfer speeds of up to 2800MB/s over Thunderbolt 3. In this range, the prices aren’t consumer-friendly, but given the extreme reliability and endurance these drives are rated for, they will definitely be appreciated by content creators who relies on fast, reliable storage to put food on the table.
Pokdepinion: We are definitely interested to drop test these drives!
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HTC, oh how have ye fallen; finalizing negotiations to sell smartphone business to Google

HTC may not be the most popular smartphone now, but I still remember the days when they were the only Android smartphones to even be considered as a daily driver, to a time when it was competitive with Samsung. A time where OPPO, Huawei, vivo and the myriad of smartphone brands were still in their infancy. Heck, my first Android smartphone was the HTC One X. HTC was definitely a top dog back in the day, and they showed it with innovation in hardware and software. But oh well, those times have come and gone.
Now, they seem to have lost their edge despite thinking up of new stuff like the Edge Sense on the HTC U11. It is no coincidence that the HTC U11 is the highest rated smartphone camera to date on DxOMark, with the older HTC 10 still standing strong as the third best on DxOMark’s charts. While they may be good at designing great smartphones, their marketing is another story altogether.

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Failing to push through the hype built on other devices, the HTC U11 isn’t selling that well despite having sporting interesting features as mentioned above. According to reports, HTC’s revenues have dropped 54.4% from a year earlier, a year which wasn’t too good for the Taiwanese company either. Sales has dropped 14.4% on a year-on-year basis for the first eight months of 2017, which shows that the HTC U11 was just not a game changer capable of fixing their dire their financial condition.
HTC is supposedly going to build the second generation Pixel devices for Google, so they may be able to pull through the year. However it seems that HTC isn’t going to want to just survive. They are reportedly entering final negotiations with Google to sell their smartphone business unit. All I can say is I hope HTC will not be treated like Motorola. Bought for the patents, and discarded once Google was done.
Pokdepinion: If this goes through, we will only see HTC devices branded as Google’s Pixel devices. That’s better than HTC totally disappearing from the map. But history has a bad precedence for such brands. Look at Microsoft buying Nokia. But then Nokia looks set to be back for good, so there is a silver lining to the story here.
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Android 10 Marks The End Of Dessert-Themed Code Names

Google has finally lift the lids on the newest Android 10, the official name for the upcoming version of Android OS. It seems that with the decision, the era of naming updates after desserts is sadly over.
Previously referred to as ‘Android Q’, the news is sure to be a let down for long time Android smartphone users all around. In an interview with Android Authority, Google’s lead for brand and creative for Android, Sydney Thomashow has revealed the reason behind the decision. It seems that they want the Android brand to be more “inclusive and recognizable to a worldwide audience”.
He added “As we mentioned in our Android rebranding feature, names like KitKat and Nougat are not known in many markets in the world. So, the decision was made to ditch the sweet treats and use version numbers instead”.

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Android 1.0 was released back in 2008 and the first official Android version that came with a dessert name was Android 1.5, which was called Cupcake in 2009. Subsequent version have then been getting a name in alphabetical order and went on until Android 9 Pie came out.
Pokdepinion: I know it’s not a big of a deal but still, it would’ve been nice to see they made it all the way to ‘Z’. What was your first Android ‘dessert’? Let us know in the comments below.
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unifi 300 Mbps is now available for RM199/month

TM has just added a new package to their lineup of unifi plans. The new unifi 300 Mbps plan is priced at RM199/month, and gives new subscribers a chance to get a higher speed than the older 100 Mbps plans previously offered.
The new unifi 300 Mbps plan offers download speeds of up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds capped to 50 Mbps. It also comes with a complimentary 600 minutes of talk time to all mobile and fixed lines nationwide and unifi TV.

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TM has previously only offered the 100 Mbps plans for new subscribers, while they upgraded their pre-existing user base to higher speeds of up to 800 Mbps with unifi Turbo. This should mean that TM should have upgraded their infrastructure to support more people on higher speeds.
Have you received your unifi Turbo upgrade, or are you still waiting on that?
Pokdepinion: I wonder if they have added more ports for unifi for pre-unifi users to upgrade…
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Need for Speed Most Wanted (2013) free on Origin

Can’t afford the latest Need For Speed game? Well get your speed fix with the older Need for Speed Most Wanted (2013) on the house now on Origin.
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It features the usual Need for Speed gameplay, racing to climb the ranks, evading arrest while doing it and just blasting nitrous after every cool stunt you pull. The unique feature of this title is that you do not need to unlock any cars. All the cars are scattered throughout the map and you just have to discover them by roaming around the map.
Team up with friends in this open world racing game, or compete against them. Your choice.

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It’s an old game so most recent gaming PCs should support it.
Minimum Specifications
OS: Windows Vista (Service Pack 2 and all available windows updates) 32-bit
Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core (Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ or Althon X2 2.7 GHz)
Memory: 2 GB
Hard Drive: 20 GB
Graphics Card (AMD): DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI RADEON 3000, 4000, 5000 OR 6000 series, with ATI RADEON 3870 or higher performance)
Graphics Card (NVIDIA): DirectX 10.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE 8, 9, 200, 300, 400 OR 500 series with NVIDIA GEFORCE 8800 GT or higher performance)
Sound card: DirectX compatible
Keyboard and Mouse
Recommended Specifications
OS: Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 and all available windows updates) 64-bit
Processor: Quad-Core CPU
Memory: 4 GB
Hard Drive: 20 GB
Graphics Card: DirectX 11 compatible with 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 or ATI RADEON 6950)
Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Keyboard and Mouse
Download it from Origin.

Pokdepinion: It’s a free game. What more can you ask for? Download it and share your Origin ID below to play together, if we don’t lag to kingdom come, of course.

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Xiaomi Mi Smart Sensor Set Review – Affordable and User-Friendly Smart Home Starter Kit

Xiaomi Mi Smart Sensor Set Review
Unboxing the Mi Smart Sensor Set

In the box of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Sensor Set, you’re expected to get these few items:

Mi Control Hub (to be plugged in a power outlet)
2 x Mi Window and Door Sensor
2 x Mi Motion Sensor
Mi Wireless Switch
User Guide
Protective Covers
Installation Insert Tool (looks like a SIM Ejector Pin)

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As you can tell from the section above, there are four main components to the Xiaomi Mi Smart Sensor Set. Those four are the Mi Control Hub, the Mi Wireless Switch, the Mi Motion Sensor, and the Mi Window and Door Sensor. For the latter two mentioned, there will be two units so you can install it in more places if you wish to do so.
Mi Control Hub
Let’s start with the biggest thing in the box, the Mi Control Hub. It’s white, circular in shape, and it reminds me a bit of those plug-in mosquito repellents, not that it’s a bad thing. Viewing from the top, you can see a lot of holes, which is where the speaker is located. Move down and you’ll see a semi-translucent circle going around the hub, which for the LED light. Move further down and you’ll see that it utilizes a two-pin plug to connect to a power socket. Just keep this in mind as it’s highly likely that you need an adapter for it.
Mi Window and Door Sensor: The Bigger “Pill”
Mi Window and Door Sensor: The Smaller “Pill”
One unit of the Mi Window and Door Sensor comes in two parts; a bigger pill-shape sensor, and a smaller pill-shape sensor. There are no buttons, but you can take it apart for the sake of replacing the battery. Both parts do have a self-adhesive sticker pre-installed, but it’s worth noting that the smaller one is magnetic.

Then we have the Mi Motion Sensor, which looks a bit like a miniature Bluetooth speaker. It doesn’t have any audio capabilities however, as it’s purely for sensing motion, and nothing more. Lastly, we have the Mi Wireless Switch, which looks like a white hockey puck. It has a self-adhesive sticker pre-installed so you can place it anywhere you like.
Overall, the Xiaomi Mi Smart Sensor Set has a clean, neutral look which would make it easy to fit in any house or office. The simplistic nature of the design allows it to easily blend in with the environment and not draw people’s attention to any of its components. Looking at the Mi Smart Sensor Set can be daunting if you’re uncertain of what to expect or what these individual units are. Not to worry, we will go in detail about how to use in our User Experience section below.
Specifications
Mi Control Hub Specifications

Product Model:
DGNWG05LM

Operating Temperature:
0°C – +40°C

Operating Humidity:
5% – 95% RH

Input Voltage:
100 – 240V AC, 50Hz / 60Hz

Wireless Protocol:
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz (control hub to router), ZigBee (control hub to sensors)

Mi Window and Door Sensor Specifications

Product Model:
MCCGQ01LM

Operating Temperature:
-5°C – +40°C

Operating Humidity:
0% – 95% RH

Battery Type:
CR1632

Battery Life:
>2 years in a standard environment (dependent on usage)

Mi Wireless Switch Specifications

Product Model:
WXKG01LM

Operating Temperature:
-5°C – +40°C

Operating Humidity:
0% – 95% RH

Battery Type:
CR2032

Battery Life:
>2 years in a standard environment (dependent on usage)

Mi Motion Sensor Specifications

Product Model:
RTCGQ01LM

Operating Temperature:
-5°C – +40°C

Sensing Distance:
7 metres

Sensing Angle:
~170°

Operating Humidity:
0% – 95% RH

Battery Type:
CR2450

Battery Life:
>2 years in a standard environment (dependent on usage)

User Experience
Setting up the Xiaomi Mi Smart Sensor Set is pretty simple. First, you need to do two things; plug the Mi Control Hub to a power socket and download the Xiaomi Home app on your smartphone. When you first plug the Mi Control Hub, it will start flashing yellow. You then use the Xiaomi Home app to pair to the Mi Control Hub via Bluetooth, and then connect it to your Wi-Fi like you would with any other device. You will then be asked about where you’re using the Mi Smart Sensor Set for optimization, and you’ll see that you have all the devices paired via the app. Voila, you’re all set.
Mi Control Hub
The brain of the whole operation, the Mi Control Hub, is a pretty nifty device. It’s in charge of all the other components in the set, and it also doubles as a night light. You can easily change the colour of the light using the Xiaomi Home app as it’s a 16 million colour-tuneable LED light. You’ll also be hearing all sorts of sounds depending on how you plan on using the other components. The annoying part here is that the hub is kinda big, so if you use it on a power strip / extension cord, it can block the plug that’s next to it unless the adapter can give it a bit of a height.

The Mi Window and Door Sensor actually scared me a little at first. When I first took it out of the box, the Mi Control Hub suddenly had a siren playing. Apparently by default, it was set to that when the big piece and small piece were  far from each other. I had to disable the alert first via the app. I had the sensor installed on the door of my room so now, there’s a doorbell sound from the Mi Control Hub every time I open it. If the door is open for too long, the siren will start playing again. Whoever that has control of the hub will have to disable it via the app.

Then we have the Mi Motion Sensor, which I underestimated at first. It looks like a toy and didn’t seem to be able to do anything at first. When I’ve successfully assigned a function to it, which is to turn on the night light on the hub whenever it detects motion, it works surprisingly well. Even the slightest bit of motion activated the light, and the range works pretty fine in my bedroom (roughly 400 x 250 cm). For now, I’ve angled it so the sensor would only detect if I’m heading towards my door. With the assigned function, it’s useful if I need to use the bathroom in the middle of the night.

As for the Mi Wireless Switch, it’s the least utilized one for me as the other sensors do what I need automatically. I just stuck to the wall near my bed for easy access just in case. The functions I have assigned is that the night light will activate with a single click, and the alert (siren) will be disabled / enabled with two clicks. It’s simple, straightforward, and you can easily customize it to do other things with a specific number of clicks using the Xiaomi Home app.

It’s worth noting that the functions of all the components aren’t limited to what I’ve used it for. All of them can be customized to do even more actions based when certain conditions are met. For example, you can have it activate the light upon opening your door / window as well if you’d like instead of playing a sound. If you have other Xiaomi Smart Home appliances, you can use it in tandem with the Mi Smart Sensor Set. The easiest one to integrate would be a lamp with the Mi LED Smart Bulb installed. You can easily scale up depending on your needs in a smart home / office.
Notification Sample
You can also have it send notifications to your smartphone every time an action is made. For example, I will be notified via the Xiaomi Home app when someone enters my room regardless of where I am as long as I have internet connection. Yes, this means that this has use for security purposes, and will be extra useful when paired with a Wi-Fi camera for surveillance. This makes the Mi Smart Sensor Set seamlessly integrate with the Mi Home Wireless Security Camera if security is your concern.

This all sounds fine and dandy and given the price, it’s a pretty attractive offer. It is not a perfect product however as I did run into an issue. For some odd reason, the Mi Control Hub starts flashing, an indication that it’s been disconnect from my home Wi-Fi network. When this happened, my home Wi-Fi had no trouble with all my other devices; desktop PC, laptop, and smartphone. At times, just turning on the Xiaomi Home app fixes it but other times, I need to unplug and plug the hub in again. It doesn’t happen often, but it can be annoying depending on the situation.
Xiaomi Mi Smart Sensor Set Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Sensor Set is a pretty good and affordable first step to smart home / office technology. You can consider it as a user-friendly starter kit of sorts, and it can be further expanded / scaled up for either comfort or security by purchasing other Mi Smart Home appliances. Even on its own, it can already provide you with a great deal of use.
I’m uncertain if the disconnection issue is an issue with the unit that I have with me or not, but it’s still something worth taking note of. Either way, for the affordable price of RM329, it’s a great value-for-money purchase provided that you have the time and are willing to experiment with it, at least a little bit. With that, I award the Xiaomi Mi Smart Sensor Set with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

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With the new generation of gaming now here with the PS5 and Xbox Series X, there will still be a large number of gamers who will stick with the PS4. If you don’t plan on hopping on the next gen bandwagon yet, don’t worry as Sony is committed to support the PS4 for a longer time than the PS3.
Sony is Committed to Supporting the PS4 Longer Than PS3

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According to a recent interview on Edge Magazine, Sony Interactive Entertainment President Jim Ryan talked about taking a different approaching with transitioning from the PS4 to the PS5. The idea here is to slowly phase out the PS4 compared to the more abrupt change with the previous generation’s PS3.
We do feel that we have a responsibility to that very large community, and an opportunity to carry on making great PS4 games for as long as the need is there. I think you will see a tail with PS4 that you did not see with PS3. But that said, as time passes, you’re going to see more and more emphasis on PS5 development.
Jim Ryan
This is particularly great news for gamers who plan on waiting for a price drop or having trouble securing the PS5 due to stock issues and scalpers going crazy for it. You can still enjoy new games on the older console so you won’t be missing out. Given that the PlayStation 4 is Sony’s 2nd best selling console so far with over 113 million units shipped thus far, it would not be a wise decision to alienate these gamers.
It’s also much easier to transition from the PS4 to PS5 given that the next gen console has backwards compatibility support. While not 100% of the PlayStation 4 games are playable, most are indeed compatible.
It is worth noting that while first party studios will continue to focus on the PS4, 3rd party studios will want to focus more on bringing their creations to the newer generation with stronger hardware. While some will offer a next gen upgrade one way or another, there will likely be a number of these games that won’t be available on the older console.
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Pokdepinion: With the PS5 still being rather hard to purchase, this would be the best case scenario for now.
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One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Surprise Announcement – Yonko Arc Confirmed

One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 Surprise Announcement

The last time we saw the One Piece Dynasty Warriors spin-off game was four years ago. There have been three entries to the series but after it went completely quiet, many assumed that we won’t be seeing anymore of that. That is until a surprise announcement for One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 came about.
The game is expected to play out just like its predecessors with its Dynasty Warriors-style hack and slash gameplay. Bandai Namco assures that the game will cover various story arcs from the series. However, they didn’t mention specifically which. Based on the trailer seen at the top of this post, we can safely assume that the highlight for now is the  Whole Cake Island arc featuring Big Mom.
Given the release window of 2020, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it will be the final arc in the game. As the manga is currently in the midst of the Wano Country arc featuring the Strawhat Crew, Beast King Pirates and Kaido, we might have enough time to see that being adapted into the game.

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One thing we can be certain of is that we will definitely get the Dressrosa arc featuring Shichibukai Doflamingo as it precedes the Whole Cake Island arc. As for playable characters, we can’t say for sure just yet. While we can see Luffy in Gear 4th / Boundman form, it might not be a standalone character and just a transformation form like how Gear 2nd and 3rd works in the past.
One Piece Pirate Warriors 4 will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC sometime in 2020.
Pokdepinion: I’m actually hoping it will cover the Kaidou arc as well. Might seem tough but given the release window and where the manga is at right now, that might be possible still.
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Need those precious Primogems to make those wishes in Genshin Impact? We have a few codes that will get you some and more for free. Just make sure you’re quick about it.
New Genshin Impact Codes to Redeem Free Primogems

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Primogems are precious in Genshin Impact as you can do a number of things with them, most notably wishes which is the gacha aspect of the game. If you need more of them for whatever reason, we have a few codes you can use for as long as it’s no longer out of redemption. This should work on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS.
The codes are:

TT7BVJNPL249
GS6ACJ775KNV
SBNBUK67M37Z
GENSHINGIFT

The things that you get with each code may differ but don’t think about it, just give it a try. You can redeem the codes via the Setting menu, where you head to Account and select Redeem Code.
Genshin Impact is currently available for free on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS. A Nintendo Switch port is expected to launch sometime later.
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Pokdepinion: Giving out free Primogems is a good way to keep players hooked to the game, especially given the random nature of gacha. It could be the best thing ever, or the most frustrating thing ever, depending on what you get.
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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Esports Season 2021 Opens With Record Breaking Concurrent Views

Ubisoft has just revealed that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Esports Season 2021 features its best performance to date in terms of viewership. Season 2021 has the highest peak concurrent viewers and average minute audience results in each of its four regional leagues, including respective subdivisions. These four leagues include the European League, North American League, Latin-American League and the Asia-Pacific League.

All eyes on Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Esports Season 2021
The European League scored 110,000 peak concurrence viewers, its best peak concurrence viewers result to date for a regular playday. The number breaks the records of all 4 regional leagues regular playdays in Season 2020 with a difference of 117%. The peak was reached during an action-packed match opposing Rogue to Team Vitality, where Rogue managed to overcome Team Vitality’s match-long dominion to send them to the overtime and finally seize the win.

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Retention metrics also saw a strong progression, with the Average Minute Audience increasing by 190% compared with Season 2020’s most performing playday, to reach 96,000 during Playday 2.
The North American League also saw records broken for the Rainbow Six Esports Season 2021. During the first match of the season held on 24 March, the North American League broke records by achieving its highest level of peak concurrent viewership with a massive 115,000. These numbers see an increase of 318% compared to the best performing playday in the 2020 season.
In addition, the North American League retention metrics also saw strong growth versus the 2020 season seeing an Average Minute Audience increase of 337% with 94,000.

Next, the Latin-American League Season 2021 debut surpassed expectations across all divisions, with all three subregions experiencing high viewership numbers. The Latin America South Division Playday 1 on 19 March kicked off the Latin-American League competition that culminated in 18,000 peak concurrent viewers and 15,400 Average Minute Audience, an improvement of 474% and 656% on concurrent viewers and Average Minute Audience compared to the best-performing playday in the 2020 Season.
In the Brazil Division, BR6 (Brasileirão) hit a record 60,600 peak concurrent viewers and 48,500 Average Minute Audience. This is a more than 40% and 103% improvement on concurrent viewers and Average Minute Audience respectively compared to the best playday of the 2020 Season. Additionally, the Mexico Division debut with terrific viewership, with Playday 1 reaching 16,300 concurrent viewers and 14,100 Average Minute Audience, marking an increase of 166% for concurrent viewers and 181% for Average Minute Audience.

In the Asia-Pacific League, the Asia-Pacific North Division Playday 2 culminated in 96,500 peak concurrent viewers and 76,300 Average Minute Audience, outperforming Playday 1’s strong performance. These numbers are an increase of 345% and 336% compared with the most performing playday of Season 2020.
Furthermore, the revamped South Division showed very promising results as well, illustrating the reinforced quality and competitiveness of the Australian and South-East-Asian scenes. After positive results in Playday 1, the Asia-Pacific South Division Playday 2 reached a record 71,000 peak concurrent viewers and 53,100 Average Minute Audience.
For more information on Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Esports Season 2021, check out the official website right here. You can also follow the Rainbow Six Esports Season 2021 on Twitter as well as Instagram.
Pokdepinion: These Rainbow Six Esports Season 2021 numbers are truly impressive and are indicative of the game’s huge popularity. I too enjoy watching people play Rainbow Six Siege more so than I do playing it myself. Mainly because I suck massively in them.
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WhatsApp Business Users Can Soon Create Ads Without Facebook Accounts

Various businesses, especially SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) rely on WhatsApp as part of their daily operations, and WhatsApp has utilized the platform to allow businesses to advertise on the platform. However, that required a Facebook account as the app itself didn’t have built in ad tools – and WhatsApp says that is changing moving forward.
Soon users of WhatsApp Business can create and publish ads straight from the app itself, with no requirement to create or sign in to Facebook. The developer says all you need is an email address and a form of payment, after that businesses can get going right away. When users click on the ads, it will redirect them to the WhatsApp chat so they can make enquiries, browse products and make a purchase.

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This will be a minor but perhaps great news for small businesses that do not need Facebook app beyond the sole purpose of making their ads work. The app is also testing a new feature soon where small businesses can send personalized messages to each customers, such as appointment reminders, birthday messages or just generally updates on sales. This process will be automated, so businesses don’t have to manually send messages to every customer. More details will be available down the line, says the developer.
Pokdepinion: This should simplify the process for small business owners to get their messages across, all in a single app.
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HUAWEI sold 3X as many phones as Apple during 2018

While our friends in Western countries are unable to experience the latest HUAWEI smartphones, they are making waves all over the world.  As they grow from strength to strength, their success in their homeland is probably the most remarkable though, as they managed to outsell Apple by nearly three times in China.

Apple saw a measly 9% market share in 2018, while HUAWEI scored 27% market share of the market share. That translate to 105 million shipments in China alone, which is a truly impressive figure. This is despite the fact that the total smartphone shipments in China has dropped by 14%.

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Analysts have linked this growth spurt to patriotism, as Chinese consumers opt for their homegrown brand over Apple. This sentiment has probably intensified as Western countries moved to ban HUAWEI’s products recently. There’s also the fact that HUAWEI’s products cover a much wider price range than Apple’s.

HUAWEI is set to challenge Samsung as the world’s top smartphone manufacturer as they roll out their flagship HUAWEI P30 series and other devices later this year. Given that HUAWEI has been charting nothing but positive growth while Samsung seems to be locked in a gradual decline, it seems like it will be just be a matter of time before HUAWEI becomes the top smartphone brand in the world.
Did you purchase a HUAWEI device recently?
Pokdepinion: Well it is high time for a new market leader, don’t you think?
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HONOR View20 is the best selling flagship smartphone at Senheng and Access Member

The HONOR View20 is HONOR’s latest flagship, and it’s definitely set to be a flagship killer. With its great specifications at an affordable price, the HONOR View20 has went on to be the best-selling flagship at Senheng and Access Member, two leading consumer electronic chains in Malaysia.

The HONOR View20 was launched back in 26th January at 1 Utama. The early bird freebies were so enticing that customers began queuing as early as 11pm the night before the launch! Over 1000 units of the HONOR View20 was sold on the first 2 days itself. The HONOR View20 comes with a slew of world’s firsts, including its 48MP rear camera and its AllView display which pushes the screen-to-body ratio to the max.

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Priced from just RM1999, it is still one of the most affordable smartphones to tout such flagship features. You can get the HONOR View20 now from your nearest Senheng, senQ Digital Stations or Access Member store!
Key HONOR View20 Specifications

Kirin 980, octa-core up to 2.6 GHz, 7nm FinFET
Up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM
Up to 256GB UFS 2.1 storage
6.4″ FHD+ LTPS LCD display, 91.8% screen to body ratio
48MP f/1.8, Sony IMX 586 sensor + 3D ToF sensor
25MP f/2.0 selfie camera
Magic UI 2.0.1 based on Android 9 Pie
4000 mAh battery, 22.5W HUAWEI Super Charge
6GB + 128GB: RM1999
8GB + 256GB: RM2499

Do you own a HONOR View20?
Pokdepinion: Malaysians will never say no to good bang for buck, am I right?
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Crash Bandicoot 4 Might Have Over 100 Levels and Microtransactions

100+ LEVELS???
THAT $60 PRICETAG MAKES ALL THE MORE SENSE NOW, DANG
THIS IS N. SANE pic.twitter.com/a6bCJNMr8t
— Broski (@BroskiBae) June 26, 2020

As we’ve reported earlier, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time has been officially announced. However, there’s still not much details about the game available yet. Now, we might have a better idea on what to expect from it.
Crash Bandicoot 4 To Have Over 100 Levels and Microtransactions

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According to a GameStop email shared by Twitter user @BroskiBae, Crash Bandicoot 4 will be a proper sequel to the fan-favourite franchise with over 100 levels, new game modes, and abilities for “innovative gameplay”. In comparison, Crash Bandicoot: Warped only had 32 levels including bosses and secrets, which is far lesser.
There is also an indication of microtransactions being available for the game. The Microsoft Store page has the game price listed with a “+” symbol, which means you could spend more on the game. Given how Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled ended up with microtransactions, this wouldn’t be a huge surprise. As for what extras you can buy, that is yet to be seen.
For now, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time will be coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 2nd October 2020. Pre-orders will get you the Totally Tubular Skins for Crash and Coco Bandicoot.
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Pokdepinion: With there being so much levels, I wonder how many of them are optional. Also, wondering how long the game will take to complete but either way, no complaints here.
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Acer Malaysia Unveils Acerpure Aqua WP1 Water Purifier & Acerpure Pro P2 Classic Air Purifier

Acer Malaysia has recently introduced two new additions to its Acerpure family: the Acerpure Aqua WP1 water purifier and the Acerpure Pro P2 Classic. The Aqua WP1 features a compact piping-less countertop design; in contrast, the Pro P2 Classic offers an intuitive display and incorporates a 3-in-1+ HEPA filter for improved filtration capabilities.
The Acerpure Aqua WP1 offers a different way of water purification – unlike most models that require hardwired piping connection, the Aqua WP1 instead is an independent unit that do not require dedicated service personnel during installation process. Users simply tops up water into the 8.7L tank, and the 3-step filtration system can turn pretty much most water sources into clean, drinkable pure water. (Acer demonstrated this by pouring orange juice and coffee into the tank, and out comes the water – nothing else.)

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It also provides precise temperature control with 1-degree increments from 40°C to 95°C, with cold water available as cold as 10°C (though you can only use it once every 45 minutes for it to cool down again). A maximum of 500ml can be dispersed at once, though it’s adjustable as well in 50ml increments. There’s also the TDS (total dissolved solids) monitoring that tells the user on the source water’s quality, and the filtration system is also actively monitored with three separate indicator lights, and is user replaceable should it needs to be replaced.

Meanwhile, the company’s air purifier family gets a new model, the Pro P2 Classic. This 3-in-1 HEPA filter-powered system can remove 99% formaldehyde, 99.9% of PM2.5 particles and a special carbon coating also helps in removing the odor smell in the filtration process. Acer also touts its DC motor’s longevity by offering a 10-year motor warranty, aside from the standard 2-year warranty on the product itself.
The pricing for Acerpure Aqua WP1 water purifier is set at RM3,599 – available in Acer eStore, Acerpure officiial store, Acer Flagship store in Shopee, as well as retail channels under One Living and Chin Loong. The Acerpure Pro P2 Classic meanwhile will be available with a price tag of RM899.
Pokdepinion: You probably wouldn’t want to turn coffee or orange juice into plain water, but hey – you technically can now. (That’s impressive, though.)
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