Upcoming Samsung Galaxy A72 is a Midranger with 90Hz Display and More

With the new flagships now out in the market, the focus has shifted to newer, upcoming devices, like the Samsung Galaxy A72. More leaks have popped up recently, and it appears that it will be coming with a 90Hz display, and more.
Samsung Galaxy A72 with 90Hz Display

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Word on the Samsung Galaxy A72 started surfacing since December 2020 but not much details were available at the time. Now, we have learned a lot more about the midrange smartphone as it has been leaked out. For starters, it’s a variation of the Galaxy A32 but with a small camera bump and pastels colours, along with a potential for a 5G option being added as well.
It uses a 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate. This coincides with recent reports of the Korean giant bringing higher refresh rate displays outside of their flagships, particularly their midrange smartphones. This smartphone is also expected to sport an in-display fingerprint sensor for added security with convenience.
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 720G SoC with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. In case that isn’t enough, it will have a microSD card slot so you further expand its storage. To power all of this up, it will have a whopping 5,000mAh battery capacity. Other notable inclusions are a 3.5mm headphone jack, IP67 water and dust resistance, and coming with One UI 3.1 based on Android 11 right out of the box.
As far as pricing goes, we are only aware of the expected retail price of €449, but no word yet on potential local pricing. Given how extensive the leak is, we do expect to hear more about its launch in the near future, but there’s no word yet on when exactly that will be happening.
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Pokdepinion: I’m pretty curious to see how this smartphone will perform, and if they will bring it over to Malaysia. If they do, I wonder if it will be any different.
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Console Shortage To Go On Until 2022 Says AMD

We all know that current gen consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X) are hard to find. Well don’t expect that to change until 2022 as that’d be the case according to AMD’s CEO Lisa Su and Phil Spencer from Xbox.
Console shortage to continue till 2022

Two of them expect that the chip shortages that’s contributing to the lack of console availability is still going to continue to next year.

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Lisa Su has said that the global chip shortage will still be an issue in the first half of next year but could see a rise in availability in the 2nd half. The reason behind it? Well the manufacturing plants that were planned last year is scheduled to start chip production real soon. As you might probably know, AMD provides the chips that is used for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
As for Xbox’s Phil Spencer, here’s what he had to say on the matter:
I think regretfully it’s going to be with us for months and months, definitely through the end of this calendar year and into the next calendar year. We’re working hard to bring them to market but it’s going to be a challenge that we’ll work through for quite a while.
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Pokdepinion: I can’t say that I’m sad or happy with the news. I’d love to get a PS5 but I still don’t see a reason to get it at the moment. I definitely wouldn’t mind waiting for more games to come out first.
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Netflix Shows To Watch In January 2020

If you are wondering on what’s coming on Netflix next year (we know, it’s only a couple of days left), well here’s some of titles that’s coming to the platform starting from January 2020 as well as the date that they’re available.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (3 January 2020)

Every person needs a break from their daily lives, even superheroes! See as our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man encounters trouble in Europe while on a school trip (out of all the things, right?)
Justice League (31 December 2019)

Another superhero movie that features in this list is Justice League, where it will be made available on the 31st of December 2019. Yes, I know. It’s not exactly a show releasing in 2020, but hey, you still can enjoy it should you be looking for a movie to enjoy in the new year.

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Messiah (1 January 2020)

If it’s a series that you’re looking for, Netflix is showcasing Messiah, where it tells a story of a wary CIA officer who investigates a charismatic man who sparks a spiritual movement and stirs political unrest.
Prometheus (1 January 2020)

When scientific explorers unearth an artifact that points to the origins of humankind, they’ve pulled into the unexpected adventure of a lifetime.
Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2 January 2020)

Fan of Fast & Furious? Well great news as they will be releasing Fast & Furious Spy Racers soon. The story starts off with a government agency recruits teen driver Tony Toretto and his thrill-seeking friends to infiltrate a criminal racing circuit as undercover spies.
Pokdepinion: Of course, you could add The Witcher to the list, if you haven’t watched it yet. I’m just waiting for season 2!
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You Can Pre-order The Upcoming HONOR Band 5 Sport And Get It At A Special Price Of RM69

With the HONOR Band 5 Sport edition set to arrive in Malaysia on the 11th of November 2019, HONOR Malaysia has revealed that they are taking pre-orders for it where you can get a special price of RM69, instead of its SRP of RM79.
To reserve your interest on the HONOR Band 5 Sport, you will only need to pay an upfront of RM11. The remaining RM58 only need to be paid when it officially launches in the country (11 November 2019).
The HONOR Band 5 Sport comes with features such as Workout Form Guidance, Basketball Mode, Professional Running Guide, and offers up to 14 days of battery life. For those who are fans of swimming, the HONOR Band 5 Sport is water resistant up to 50m.

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As for the material, it is made entirely out of recycled fiber. The wrist strap is crafted with dynamic braided technology.
The HONOR Band 5 Sport will be available for pre-sale exclusively on Lazada, where you can pre-order it from 28 October 2019 until 10 November 2019. It will also come with a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Pokdepinion: Hmm, interesting price.. I don’t care if it’s just a RM10 saving, it’s still a save from the full price :P
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ASUS ROG G752VS featuring the NVIDIA GTX 1070 coming mid-August

The ASUS ROG G752 laptop was not only a looker, it was a superb performer. But back then you were limited to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, which may have been lacking for some of the more hardcore enthusiasts. Well now they can get a laptop truly worthy of enthusiasts as ASUS has the G752VS in the pipeline, with a new mobile Pascal-based NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 GPU, no less.

The upcoming ASUS ROG G752VS is only confirmed for European markets, but we are pretty sure that we will get this sweet beast of a gaming notebook here as well. For the lowest end variant which will pack a Full HD (1920×1080) IPS panel with native G-Sync support, Intel Core i7-6700HQ, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, 1TB HDD spinning at 7200rpm, 88Wh 8-cell battery pack and, of course, NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1070 for notebooks, with 8GB of GDDR5 VRAM, be prepared to part with €2 000 (~RM8923.29).

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If these aren’t enough for you, rest assured as ASUS has you covered with a range of configurations with the most expensive variant which is expected to cost you a whopping €2 800 (~RM12492.61). It will come with 32GB of RAM, 512GB PCIe M.2 storage and a 4K IPS display with G-Sync technology. The 4K screen may still be a little too overkill when paired with the new mobile GTX 1070 as even the desktop GTX 1080 isn’t really that great at pushing 4K resolutions.
All configurations of the ASUS ROG G752VS will include the Core i7-6700HQ CPU paired with GTX 1070 and the only changes are in the screen, storage, and memory setups.
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Pokdepinion: We have heard of the full desktop GTX 1080 most probably making its way into the upgraded version of the GX700, the GX800, so a mobile GTX 1070 in the ROG G752 is not surprising. I wonder if NVIDIA’s Pascal architecture marks the end of an era where mobile GPUs are slower by orders of magnitude.
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PlayStation State of Play Leaks Allegedly Shows Major Reveals

The newest PlayStation State of Play leaks reveal a potentially big show coming your way, with some major reveals planned for it. Given that it’s been a while since we’ve seen something like this, it would certainly be something worth looking forward to. Here’s what we know thus far.
New PlayStation State of Play Leaks

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Some new details on the next PlayStation State of Play showcase have surfaced online. The information came from industry insider Tom Henderson, who claims that there will be a number of exciting reveals expected for the show.
For starters, we can expect new details and gameplay footage on the next big PlayStation blockbuster game, Horizon Forbidden West. Then, we are expected to see more of God of War Ragnarok towards the end of March 2022, potentially a release date for the game as well. It’s worth noting that while a previous leak shows a potential September 2022 release, it could be delayed to early 2023.
Lastly, we might hear more of Hogwarts Legacy and an update on The Last of Us franchise. In the case of the latter, it’s likely to be a remaster as well as the Factions portion that many gamers have been wanting to see. For now, the next PlayStation State of Play is expected to happen sometime in February 2022 so we will report more when information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: Given how good Horizon Forbidden West has been looking based on official footage, I hope the game turns out just as good. We definitely need more games on the PS5 that will make it feel worth getting the next gen system.
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[IFA 2019] NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 to power the ASUS ProArt StudioBook One with 24GB of VRAM

What if we took the Titan RTX, and crammed it into a laptop? Well, that’s exactly what ASUS did with the ASUS ProArt StudioBook One. It features NVIDIA’s Quadro RTX 6000 which is the professional equivalent of the Titan RTX, crammed into a laptop that’s not that much bulkier than your average high performance laptop. But the ASUS ProArt StudioBook One is not your average high performance laptop. It’s the world’s fastest laptop right now.

The Quadro RTX 6000 in the ASUS ProArt StudioBook One packs 4608 CUDA cores, 576 Tensor cores and 72 RT cores to deliver mind-boggling levels of GPU grunt. There’s also a whopping 24GB of GDDR6 VRAM to tackle any workload you can throw at it. For cooling, ASUS is harnessing ultra-thin titanium vapor chambers in the ASUS ProArt StudioBook One. A slim 300W power adapter half the size of regular 300W power adapters is also a part of the package. All of this is based on the NVIDIA “ACE” reference design for powerful yet portable mobile workstations.

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But what makes the ASUS ProArt StudioBook One a member of the ProArt family is of course the 4K 120 Hz PANTONE validated display with 100% Adobe RGB color gamut and a DCI-P3 value of <1. On NVIDIA’s end, the laptop gets the full blessings of NVIDIA under the RTX Studio program, meaning the whole system is well optimized for over 40 RTX-accelerated professional applications.
In addition to the new ASUS ProArt StudioBook One leading the charge, another 11 new RTX Studio systems are also joining the program. There are now 39 RTX Studio-certified systems from NVIDIA’s partners.

While at Computex RTX Studio-certified systems were limited to laptops, we are now seeing an expansion of the RTX Studio program to include desktops from Acer, ASUS, HP and MSI. The RTX Studio desktops include Quadro or GeForce RTX graphics, Intel Core i7 9700 or faster CPUs and plenty of RAM and fast storage for creators.
From now until 21st October, purchasing a qualifying RTX Studio laptop will also net you three months free of Maxon Cinema 4D and Redshift, for a total value of $350.
You can find out more about NVIDIA Studio here.
Pokdepinion: “Can it run Crysis” jokes incoming in… 3… 2… 1…
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The DualShock 4 Controller Now Has 5 New Colours; More Variety at the Same Retail Price!

Sony Interactive Entertainment is releasing 5 new colour options for their wireless DualShock 4 controller. More added personalization for the masses!
Are you bored of the current colour options for the PlayStation 4’s DualShock 4 controller? Need that added touch of personalization to your gaming arsenal? Not to worry. Sony Interactive Entertainment has released 5 new colour options for their wireless DualShock 4 controller. Perhaps one of these new colours could be the one you’ve been looking for.

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The DualShock 4 Controller Now Has 5 New Colours
Steel Black
Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore will be releasing new colour variations for their wireless DualShock 4 controller. The controller will be available in “Crystal”, “Red Crystal”, “Blue Crystal”, “Steel Black”, and “Midnight Blue”.
Red Crystal
We are to believe that there are no hardware variations between this and the most recent DualShock 4 iteration aside from colour so no worries there. It will work just as usual on the PlayStation 4 with similar performance.
Midnight Blue
For the retail price and availability, do refer below:

Crystal: RM209, 17th October 2017
Red Crystal: RM209, 17th October 2017
Blue Crystal: RM209, 17th October 2017
Steel Black: RM209, 17th October 2017
Midnight Blue: RM209, 17th October 2017

Crystal
In case anyone wants to have a look at the technical specifications of these DualShock 4 controllers, have a look at them right below here:
DualShock 4 (CUH-ZCT2 Series) Specs

Product Name
DualShock 4 Wireless Controller

Colour
Crystal / Red Crystal / Blue Crystal / Steel Black / Midnight Blue

Product Code
CUH-ZCT2 Series

Retail Price
RM209

Dimensions
161mm x 57mm x 100mm (WxHxD) (approximately)

Weight
210g (approximately)

Keys / Switches
PS button, SHARE button, OPTIONS button, Directional buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right), Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), R1/L1/R2/L2 buttons, Left stick / L3 button, Right stick / R3 button, Touch Pad Button

Touch Pad
2 Point Touch Pad, Click Mechanism, CapacitiveType

Motion Sensor
6-axis motion sensing system (3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer)

Other Features
Light Bar, Vibration, Built-in Mono Speaker

Ports
USB (Micro B), Extension Port, Stereo Headset Jack

Communications Specs
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, USB HID Class, USB Audio Class

Battery
Built-in Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery, DC3.65V, 1000mAh capacity

Blue Crystal
Sony Interactive Entertainment mentioned that they will be enhancing the entire PlayStation 4 ecosystem even further by offering choices from a variety of hardware lineups and continually releasing more and more high quality games.

Pokdepinion: Well, finally we’re getting more colour options for PlayStation 4’s controllers. The Midnight Blue and Steel Black options look sexy as hell. What’s your favourite colour from these new choices?
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OPPO is Running a Photography Contest; Win Cash Prizes and Some Goodies!

OPPO Malaysia is running a photography contest to be in line with the R9S/R9S Plus’ “Now, It’s Clear” theme.
Do you feel like you have some good photography skills? Are you confident enough to pit it against other people, especially notorious Instagrammers? Well this might be the program for you.
OPPO Malaysia is running a photography contest, with some cash prizes and goodies up for grabs!

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OPPO’s “Frame the Moments: Now, It’s Clear” Contest
Taken by Photographer Kim Teoh with the OPPO R9s
To be in line with the OPPO R9s/R9s Plus “Now, It’s Clear” theme, OPPO Malaysia will be organizing a photography contest from 5th April to 21st April 2017.
The theme of this photography contest is ‘Nature & Beauty’. OPPO Malaysia wants you to focus on what’s important, capture the moment, and make the picture as breathtaking as possible. It can be a beautiful scenery, a magnificent plant, creatures, city lights, and so on.
Taken by Photographer Keda Z. with the OPPO R9s
The contest is limited to OPPO camera phone users aged 13 years and above only. Contestants may send their masterpiece, along with a description of the photo to [email protected]. If pictures were found not taken with an OPPO smartphone, the contestant will be disqualified.
OPPO Malaysia has prepared 3 cash prizes which worth up to RM1,300 in total and cool gifts such as a fisheye lens and powerbank for the winners.
Contest ends on 21st April 2017, with the winners to be announced on Facebook. For more details on the contest, click here.
Apart from that OPPO Malaysia will also be running 3 photography workshops in Malaysia. The first happening at Johor Bahru – Cafe de Flore on 8th April 2017, the second happening at Penang at the OPPO Concept Store in Gurney Paragon Mall on 15th April 2017, and the last one happening at Kuala Lumpur on 29th April 2017, in which the exact venue hasn’t been announced yet.

Pokdepinion: Well, I have nothing to lose so I might as well give this a shot. Might just get some free cash in my hands. If you’re reading this, why not give it a try too?
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MediaTek Launches Mid-Range 5G Processor, Dimensity 720

MediaTek have just announced their new 5G SoC, the Dimensity 720. The Dimensity 720 falls in the lower part of MediaTek’s Dimensity series and is designed to bring 5G capabilities to the lower mid-range section of the smartphone market.

The 7nm Dimensity 720 chip is built with two Arm Cortex-A76 big cores operating at 2GHz in the octa-core CPU. It also features Arm Mali G57 graphics, LPDDR4X memory as well as UFS 2.2 storage. The processor is also equipped with a power efficient 5G modem that is built using MediaTek’s 5G UltraSave technology which uses both network and content awareness intelligence to manage the modem’s operating mode in real-time to extend battery life.

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Here are some of the other features the Dimensity 720 has:

Supports 90Hz high framerate displays.
Has MiraVision HDR10+ video playback which supports a variety of video features including dynamic range remapping.
Supports up to 64MP or 20+16MP dual cameras, plus a range of AI-camera enhancements powered by MediaTek’s integrated APU.
Integrated Voice Wakeup (VoW) to minimize power consumption of always-on voice assistants, and dual mic noise suppression so voice assistants can hear users more clearly even in noisy environments.

In terms of connectivity, the Dimensity 720 supports two carrier aggregation (2CC CA), Voice over New Radio (VoNR) and 5G and 4G dual SIM with dual standby (DSDS) to ensure the best possible connection. The SoC also supports both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) sub-6GHz networks.
For more information on the Dimensity 720 or any other MediaTek products, do head over here.
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All Known Upcoming PS5 Games Leaked and Listed

All Upcoming Leaked PS5 Games

Rumoured/Confirmed Games From PlayStation Partners In Development:#PS5 #PlayStation5 #PlayStation #PlayHasNoLimits #DualSense pic.twitter.com/tD1VPrGyZm
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According to Twitter users @Zuby_Tech, a number of games that are allegedly in development for the PS5. This is across a good number of developers, with some already confirmed. For now, the list includes:

Remedy – Remedy Entertainment, the team behind the critically acclaimed Control, is rumored to be working on a PlayStation exclusive title. It all started a few years ago when Shuhei Yoshida, Head of PlayStation Indies, paid a visit to Remedy Entertainment. This fuelled rumors about an upcoming game, but it was all but confirmed when Alexis Guariguta, a lead producer at Remedy added XDEV + CODEV to his projects. XDev is PlayStation’s wing which collaborates with studios to publish games on PlayStation.
Kojima Productions – Multiple projects are apparently in development at Kojima Productions. Firstly, we have an unannounced title that was teased on multiple occasions via PS5 dev kits. We have a Death Stranding sequel in the works as well, as Kojima himself stated that he is working on revising the script. Last but not the least, a Silent Hill title is also reportedly in development, and it is funded by Sony.
Arrowhead – Arrowhead Game Studios had announced that it working on a next-generation 3rd-person cooperative game. Along with that, the Geforce leak stated that Helldivers 2 could be in development. It could be that these two projects are the same.
Camouflaj – Camouflaj, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Iron Man VR is hiring for a brand new AAA game.
Square Enix – Square Enix might be rumored to be acquired by PlayStation, but it is already working on an unannounced title.
First Contact Entertainment – First Contact Entertainment that it is working on an “exciting next-gen project”
White Moon Dreams – Reportedly working on a new PlayStation VR 2 title.
Capcom – Working on Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 Remake
Lucid Games & Wushu Studios – Working with PlayStation once again, possibly on a Motorstorm title.
Atlus – Persona 6 is reportedly a timed exclusive for PlayStation.
Virtuos – Virtuous is reportedly working on a Metal Gear Solid Remake.
FromSoftware – From Software is working on a PlayStation exclusive and it has a multi-game/year partnership with PlayStation as per reports.
nDreams – Reportedly working on a sequel to Fracked.
Team Ninja – Rumored to be working on Nioh 3.
Marvel Games – Possibly working on a PlayStation VR 2 title, as per job listings.

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We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available for each individual game so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: If most of these are indeed coming to the PS5, then I look forward to some exciting times ahead of us. Not sure what to make of what Hideo Kojima would have in store though.
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Learn and work smarter with JOI

Aside from their consumer lineup of JOI PCs which come in a variety of form factor, JOI also offers a slew of products targeted at slightly more niche demographics. Have you heard of the JOI Smartboard?
JOI Smartboard

Whiteboards and blackboards are so last-gen now. The JOI Smartboard is a touch-enabled, LCD based interactive display powered by an Intel® Core™ i7 7700 that allows you to take your presentations and lessons to the next level. Opening up avenues for unprecedented levels of collaboration is the 20-point multi-touch capability. Available in sizes ranging from 65″ to 85″, there’s plenty of room to liven up the classroom or the boardroom.

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JOI Desktop

Desktop builds offer the most performance for your buck. With Intel®’s CPU doling out the processing grunt mated to NVIDIA®’s GeForce GTX™ graphics, the JOI BOX is ready for serious creation and also some gaming on the side. It is entirely flexible, allowing you to configure your desktops to your needs.
Intel® NUC

Last but not least, the Intel® Next Unit of Computing (NUC), the tiny cili padi of the PC industry. It offers up to eight processing threads with the 8th Generation Intel® Core™ processors while maintaining a footprint that fits in your palm. Despite its size, it is capable of driving high resolution 4K displays and any application you might need, while also consuming less power than a full sized desktop.

JOI is currently running a promotion, where every purchase of the systems mentioned here will net you a free gift. For any Core™ i3-powered systems, you will be getting a diary book and a pen, while Core™ i5 systems will be eligible for a complimentary umbrella, while Core i7 systems would receive an anti-theft backpack. The promotion is valid from now until 30th April 2019.
Pokdepinion: Maybe I should consider replacing my desktop PC with a NUC since I haven’t played any games in months…
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Nokia 6.1 Plus Review — A Refreshing Mid-range Offering

Introduction

After getting our hands on a slew of recent Nokia devices, expectations wasn’t high at all, well at least for me personally. Today we will be looking at one of the latest additions to Nokia’s lineup, the Nokia 6.1 Plus. The Nokia 6.1 Plus joins in on the modern notched display bandwagon. Does that mean that it could hold up its own in today’s smartphone market? Well let’s find out in this Nokia 6.1 Plus review shall we?
Unboxing

For this review, we’ve got our hands on the Blue color variant. So with the Nokia 6.1 Plus, you’ll be getting your manual guide papers, the phone itself, the charger brick, a pin to eject your SIM/microSD tray, a USB Type-C cable, as well as the power brick. Conveniently they’ve also added a 3.5mm earphones.

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Appearance

The front of the device is simple, with only the Nokia logo down below, and the phone’s notch, where the selfie camera is situated in.

Over to the right side, you’ve got your usual volume and power buttons. On the left side of the Nokia 6.1 Plus, there’s only the SIM/microSD tray available.

On the top of the device, it’s nice that you’d still get a 3.5mm port for your headphones/earphones. There’s also the microphone hole accompanying it.

Down below, there’s the second microphone, a USB Type-C port, as well as the phone’s speaker grills.

Switching over to the back, you’ve got your dual camera setup with an LED flash on top. The fingerprint sensor sits in the middle alongside the Nokia logo. Being an Android One device, of course the Nokia 6.1 Plus had to showcased it at its usual spot at the bottom.
Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260

GPU:
Adreno 509

RAM:
4GB

Display:
5.8″, 18:9 (2280×1080) IPS 19:9 ratio display

Storage:
64GB (expandable via microSD up to 400GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s) Primary: 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0µm PDAF Secondary: 5 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm, depth sensor,  LED flash, HDR, Panorama
Front Camera 16 MP, f2.0, 1/3.1″, 1.0µm

OS:
Android 8.1 Oreo (Android 9 Pie available), Android One

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C

SIM:
Hybrid dual-SIM

Battery:
Li-ion 3060 mAh (non-removable)

Dimensions:
147.2 x 71 x 8 mm

Weight:
151 g

Performance

In Antutu, the Nokia 6.1 Plus comes in short compared to the Mi A2 which uses a newer Snapdragon 660 chipset. Pitted against devices with the same SoC, it loses out to the ZenFone 5 but tops the Redmi Note 5 in terms of scores.

As for its Geekbench results, it manages to beat the Redmi Note 5 in single core just slightly. Despite that, it still falls behind the ZenFone 5 in both core tests.

The Nokia 6.1 Plus scored as expected again, though you can clearly see the upgrade that it has with the scores doing well against its predecessor, the Nokia 6.1.

Work-related performance is actually quite good as the Nokia 6.1 Plus manages to be top in the list of Snapdragon 636 devices here in PCMark.

Surprisingly, the previous 6.1 manages to beat the new 6.1 Plus by a few minutes, despite the fact that the new 6.1 Plus offers a slightly bigger battery.
Real life usage with the phone was a decent experience. On full-charge, the battery managed to last me a day with usually around 45 to 50 percent left at the end of the day. Usage includes your normal social media scrolling (Facebook and Instagram), Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, and a little bit of casual games.

User Experience

Open the box then you’d find a beautiful device in the form of the Nokia 6.1 Plus. I have to say, it feels weird for me that Nokia has joined the notch-design bandwagon, but I guess everyone just needs to accept that fact.
Thanks to it, the new Nokia 6.1 Plus managed to solve one of the issues I had with the previous 6.1, where the bezels was too big. Now with a glass build, the new phone looks like a high-end device. Though I would say, that I had my worries that I’d drop it as the phone is a bit lightweight and small for my liking.
Though the phone comes with quick-charge capabilities, sadly they didn’t provide a charger that comes with it. So if you’re wondering how much juice you’d get in a 30-minute period, well I’ve managed to get 37%, which is acceptable.

Over to the UI section, you might take a bit of time to get use to Android 9 Pie, as I did. Thankfully, it feels refreshing and quite snappy to say the least. Compared to the previous stock Android interface for Oreo, Pie was a welcomed update to the 6.1 Plus. Personally, I liked it. It gives somewhat of a modern feel to it. As I’ve said previously in my other Nokia reviews, I just wish that the company had made their own interface, it’d be interesting how they’d fare.
Thanks to its Snapdragon 636 chipset and 4GB RAM, the Nokia 6.1 Plus was pretty smooth in terms of usability. There was hardly moments of the device stuttering or facing lag issues when I’ve used it.

On the other hand, the phone’s camera UI is quite decent. It even offers Slow Motion and Live Bokeh modes, that’s usually found on higher end smartphones. There’s also Nokia’s very own watermark, which I found was a nice thing that they’ve added.

Moving on to the camera of the device, I must say that it does a rather decent job in capturing. The HDR really helps in bringing out the colors in photos and they are more than enough for your social media uploads, in decent lighting areas of course. In low-light situations, it is rather a hit or a miss. You’d need stable hands in order to take decent night-shots. Other than that, I noticed that there’s a slight delay in the shutter speed. Now its not really that slow that you’d need to wait more than two seconds, but to be safe, you will have to steady yourself once you’ve snapped. You can check the full-sized images on Flickr.
Conclusion
Honestly, the Nokia 6.1 Plus was one of the enjoyable devices that I’ve experienced recently from their lineup. It’s got pretty decent specifications and you will get Android 9 Pie straight away (after updating of course). Camera wise, it was pretty good on most occasions. Though the design is decent on the eyes, I just couldn’t help but feel like the phone was fragile, thanks to it’s size and glass-build that made it feel slippery for me but then again, you can just get a phone cover to solve that issue. Priced at RM1,149, it is slightly higher than I would’ve liked but it understandable with its Android One, build, and specification offerings. It is definitely a step up from the Nokia 6.1. For that, I gladly give the Nokia 6.1 Plus our Pokde Bronze Award.

We would like to thank HMD Global/ Nokia for providing the Nokia 6.1 Plus that was used in this review.
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Google is pushing the US to stop ban on exports to HUAWEI

Google wants to continue working with HUAWEI, amidst wide sweeping bans on the Chinese tech giant for alleged espionage. Google has been reportedly lobbying for an exemption from the ban on exports to HUAWEI. This move is prompted by Google’s concern that if the ban was to continue, HUAWEI would be forced to develop their own OS.
Google’s concern is that HUAWEI’s customized version of Android would be more susceptible to hacks, not least by China themselves. With that, Google justifies that supporting HUAWEI with official Android updates would be better for the US’ security than forcing HUAWEI to develop their own OS.

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HUAWEI’s relationship with Google has been pretty good so far, with Google relisting the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro as eligible for the Android Q Beta program. HUAWEI did claim that Ark OS is very near completion, and is ready to be rolled out if necessary, which is probably cause for Google’s concern.
What do you think of the current development of the case? Let us know!
Pokdepinion: I guess the ban won’t be on for much longer now.
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Noctua will send you an upgrade kit to let you use your existing cooler on LGA1700

Noctua regularly sends out upgrade kits for users who are moving on to a new platform, and it seems like they aren’t planning on stopping anytime soon. In a response on Twitter to a user asking about compatibility with the upcoming Intel LGA1700 socket, they revealed that the Noctua NH-U12A will work with the Alder Lake-S processors via an upgrade kit.

We cannot disclose any details yet due to NDA, but we’re working on it and you should definitely be able to keep using your NH-U12A via a upgrade kit!
— Noctua (@Noctua_at) January 15, 2021

While they also understandably cannot reveal more info about the Intel LGA1700 socket, it is cool to see Noctua’s level of forward compatibility for their coolers. The fact that they said that you need an upgrade kit also hints at different cooler mounting points from the current LGA1200 socket, which shares the same layout as the LGA115X sockets.

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Intel is slated to unveil the 12th Gen Intel Core processors later this year, with rumors pointing towards a September launch. Once Intel announces the processors, we will probably see a flurry of announcements of forward compatibility via upgrade kits from cooler makers like Cooler Master.
Pokdepinion: I guess Noctua intends you to keep using their coolers for a long long time.
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How The HUAWEI P40 Series Comes In Handy This MCO Period

In this Movement Control Order period, working from home can be cumbersome to some. Well if you are an owner of the new HUAWEI P40 series, here’s some of things that can help you get by.
You can get the latest news from apps on the HUAWEI AppGallery such as the China Press, The Star, and Newswav to keep you updated on the latest around you.
For some, working from home means you’d need to participate in video calls and that’s where the HUAWEI MeeTime comes in. With the feature, you can enjoy clarity and connectivity as well as screen-sharing function that makes life easier in calls.

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The HUAWEI Share Multi-screen Collaboration feature offers a seamless collaboration between the HUAWEI MatePad Pro and P40 series. With just a simple tap, you can see your phone’s screen on the MatePad Pro and you can control both devices at the same time. This allows you to open documents, links, transfer files, and more at a much simpler method.
Your home Wi-Fi isn’t working? Well the Multi-screen collaboration can also turn your P40 series smartphone into a hotspot with just a click.
If you wish to learn more on the HUAWEI P40 Pro, do check out our full review of the smartphone here. Oh and there’s the HUAWEI MatePad Pro here should you be interested.
Pokdepinion: If you haven’t tested out some of the features here, well what are you waiting for? Go try it out on your P40 series!
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Capcom Officially Addresses Ransomware Attack – Customer Data Leaked?

Recently, Capcom was the target of a ransomware attack, where a lot of their top secret data on a number of projects were dumped on the dark web. Now, the company has officially addressed the whole situation.
Capcom Officially Addresses Ransomware Attack

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On 16th November 2020, the folks over at Capcom have made an official statement regarding the recent ransomware attack. They started by apologizing for any potential complications and concerns this attack may result in for their customers and stakeholders.
While they previously stated that there has been zero indications of customer information being leaked, recent investigations revealed that information on their customers and business partners may have been leaked out. Some of those information may include names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, birth dates, and gender information. Thankfully, it doesn’t include any passwords or payment card details.
Capcom then disclosed that the ransomware attack was discovered before the dawn of 2nd November 2020, and how the company quickly took action to minimize the impact of the cyberattack. This includes shutting down their systems, requesting a 3rd party cybersecurity company for help, consulting with a major software company, a major security specialist vendor, and law offices focusing on cybersecurity.
Interestingly, Capcom mentioned that the ransomware attack was made to order and specifically targeted Capcom. Whoever that is behind the attack is definitely skillful as information on their servers are encrypted and access logs were deleted. This makes it difficult to investigate the cyberattack to its fullest extent.
To conclude, Capcom went on to say that it’s safe for gamers to keep playing their games online, and that they are taking steps to ensure that it doesn’t ever happen again. On the business end, they believe it will have little to not effect to the Capcom Group’s financial results for the current fiscal year, which ends on 31st March 2021.
For now, they will continue to assist the relevant law enforcement in the investigation, and stated that they will give follow up reports based on the results yielded from the ongoing investigation.
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Pokdepinion: I don’t get why there’s a need to do such things. Sure, some interesting details came to light but I hope this doesn’t slow down their work force.
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Spigen unveils cases for iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max — always use protection, even from Day One!

The Apple Special Event where we will see the new iPhones revealed is later tonight at 1 a.m., but Spigen, the renowned case maker, is way too excited to wait for that. They jumped the gun and revealed their entire lineup of cases for iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

With that we see that there won’t be any difference in terms of design. The notch is still there, as is the rear camera configuration. Peeking at the URL of the products hint at the screen size too, which is a whopping 6.5″ for the larger iPhone XS Max, and the same ol’ 5.8″ for the iPhone XS.

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The more affordable iPhone that is expected to come with a single camera and LCD display doesn’t seem to have a case for it yet. But all in all, you do get a nice selection of cases from Spigen, and I would check them out if I were you. Wouldn’t want to risk shattering the device and having to spend thousands to fix it.
We will be updating live on our Facebook for the Apple Special Event, so stay tuned for more information about the new iPhones!
Via: GSMArena
Pokdepinion: I am digging the looks of the Neo Hybrid case. If Spigen is planning on making one for the POCOPHONE F1, hit me up bro.
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realme Will Debut Snapdragon 680-Powered Smartphone Soon

The folks at realme Malaysia has teased that they will be releasing a brand new smartphone to kickstart 2022, specifically powered by a brand new Snapdragon 680 chipset.
realme teases Snapdragon 680 smartphone
The Snapdragon 680 is based on a 6nm process, where realme claims that it offers a faster launch speed, cooler performance, and smoother gameplay. They will be the first in the country to launch a new smartphone that’s powered by the SoC.
According to them, the chipset offers a 46% increase in performance as well as a 62% power consumption decrease compared to the previous Snapdragon 662, which is based on a 12nm process.

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Aside from that, they’ve revealed that the brand new device will be around the price range of RM1,000, so that’s something that you can expect. As for further specifications, well there’s not much to go on from here.
We’ll sure to learn more in a couple more days as we head nearer to the phone’s launch date. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net.
Pokdepinion: Talking about the chipset, all I’m wondering is why they didn’t opt to pick a 5G option. Yes, I know that 5G is still in its early stages in the country but it’s finally here (at least, in certain locations).
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Pixel 2 Launch Date Teased by Google – Coming this October

Google officially lifted the curtains off of their Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones on October 4th of last year and according to a picture sent to fellow tech heads Droid-Life which suggests that Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 smartphones might be unveiled this October 4th as well. Maybe Google is hoping that lightning will strike twice?
The aforementioned picture, a billboard to be exact, was spotted somewhere in Boston, with a cryptic caption on it that says “Ask more of your phone” together with Google’s ‘G’ logo underneath it and the October 4 date.

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What could this possibly mean? One could speculate that Google may be introducing an improved and updated version of the Google Assistant or maybe a new virtual personal assistant altogether that’s exclusive to both Pixel devices? Something along the lines of Samsung’s Bixby perhaps? Or it might not be about that at all and maybe it is literally about something new you can do with the devices. Some new features maybe. The caption is pretty obscure so the only thing we can do right now is to merely speculate.
What we do know however, well if these leaks are to be believed is how Google’s Pixel 2 will probably look like. Again made by HTC, who made the original Pixel and Pixel XL, the design looks a lot closer to the original Pixel barring a few design changes here and there. One major design feature is definitely the fact that the Pixel 2 retains a single rear camera setup instead of a dual camera setup that pretty every other manufacturer is currently adopting. On the hand, we can’t say for sure about the Pixel XL 2 though since it’s rumoured to be manufactured by LG so it might sport a dual camera setup akin to LG’s latest devices such as the LG G6 and the LG V30.
Then again these are all just rumours with nothing concrete yet. I guess the only thing we can do is to wait until October 4 to know for sure.
Source: Droid-Life.com
Pokdepinion:  Last year’s Pixel devices scored big across the board with their camera and was pretty well received all around. So I’m pretty excited as to what Google will do with both their Pixel devices this year.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Ultra Indulgence

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Box

Inside the box of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, you should be getting the following items:
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Box content
User guide and warranty cardSIM ejector toolClear protective caseChargerUSB-C cableAKG earphones (USB Type-C)The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G itself
Appearance
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review
For our unit of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G smartphone, it comes in Cosmic Grey. I personally like this more than the black and white colours as I feel that it stands out more. This is subjective of course, so there’s no harm in liking the other two colours more.
Looking at the front, you have a 6.9-inch WQHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with practically no bezels. The bottom bezel is the thickest but even then, it’s still minimal so you essentially a full screen on the front. The selfie camera is centered, taking a small amount of space at the top of the screen. The earpiece is also discretely located here, which doubles as one of the two speakers. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is under the display. It’s worth noting that there is a bit of a curve on the left and right edges.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Each side
The left side of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is empty but on the right side, you can find the power button and a volume rocker. On the top, you can find the SIM tray, which will require a pin to eject it, and a microphone hole. On the bottom, you have a microphone hole, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille, which is the other half of the stereo speaker setup.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Rear
Moving on to the back, you have a clean, glossy look with the Samsung logo on the bottom and the quad-camera setup on the top-left corner. The camera does protrude quite a bit, so do take that into account if you’re buying another protective case. It’s worth mentioning that the build is made of aluminum and glass. It certainly feels premium and classy, but it’s slippery to hold and is a fingerprint magnet. This will not be a concern if you’re using a case.
Overall, I do like how the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is designed. It has a solid, premium build quality, it looks clean, and the punch hole selfie camera looks way better than those ugly notches you tend to see in other devices. Just make sure to have a protective case on for easier grip and to avoid having fingerprint smudges on the back.
Specifications
CPU:Exynos 990 ( 2 x Mongoose M5 + 2 x Cortex-A76 + 4 x Cortex-A55), 7nm EUVGPU:Mali-G77 MP11RAM:12GB LPDDR5Display:6.9″ WQHD+ (3200 x 1440) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 511 ppi, HDR10+, FHD+ @ 120Hz, WQHD+ @ 60HzCorning Gorilla Glass 6Storage:128GB UFS 3.0Camera:Main Camera(s)108MP f/1.8 wide-angle camera + 48MP f/3.5 periscope telephoto camera + 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera + 0.3MP TOF 3D cameraLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, [email protected], [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60/240fps, [email protected], HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OISFront Camera40MP f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAFDual video call, auto-HDR, [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]OS:Android 10 (One UI 2.1) Connectivity: LTE Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/38//39/40/41/46/48/66/71Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, HotspotBluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LESIM:Dual SIMBattery:Li-Po 5,000 mAh (non-removable)45W fast charging, USB PD 3.0, 15W fast Qi / PMA wireless charging, 9W powerbank / reverse wireless chargingDimensions:166.9 x 76 x 8.8 mm Weight:222gIngress protection:IP68
Performance
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Antutu v8 benchmark
Starting it off with Antutu v8, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G had the second best score in our list of benchmarked devices thus far. It came close to breaking the 500,000 mark but regardless, it’s a great score that sees it beating a number of Snapdragon 855 devices.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Geekbench 5
On Geekbench 5 however, the results are different. While the single core performance is good, the multi core performance on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G appears to be lagging behind the competition. This doesn’t necessarily indicate that it is slow device however.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – 3DMark benchmark
In 3DMark for Ice Storm Unlimited, Sling Shot, and Sling Shot Extreme, it performed pretty well. It is one of the best scoring devices on our list of benchmarked devices. We’ve even included its predecessor in it so you have an idea of how much more powerful the Exynos 990 is.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – PCMark Work 2.0 benchmark
Then we have PCMark’s Work 2.0 benchmark which tests for productivity use. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G performed admirably, beating out a Snapdragon 865 device and is the 4th highest scoring device in our list thus far.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – PCMark Work 2.0 endurance test
Lastly, we have PCMark’s Work 2.0 endurance test for battery life. Given that it has a setting for 60Hz and 120Hz, we had to test it twice. 60Hz will clearly make it last noticeably longer, and the score itself is decent at 9 hours and 5 minutes for it while 120Hz gets you 7 hours and 54 minutes. The large battery capacity definitely helps.
As for my own personal use, I actually found myself being able to easily last through a whole day, sometimes a day and a half. However, this is because I activated dark mode and I’m not on my phone all the times. I’m generally a medium user with just social media apps, messaging, some calls, and some gaming (Evertale). I am using 120Hz display however, but my screen-on-time isn’t long.
If you want to compare our Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G review to an older Samsung device, check out review of the Samsung Galaxy S10 by clicking right here.
User Experience
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Refresh rate and resolution setting
As many of you may know by now, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has 120Hz refresh rate. It works great and it does make the display look buttery smooth, which is great when browsing social media. There is one limitation you need to take note of, which is that you can only run 120Hz on FHD+ resolution. On WQHD+, you will be restricted to 60Hz.
This isn’t a big deal as it’s hard to notice the difference between the two resolutions. I would pick the higher refresh rate unless I want to maximize my battery life. It’s also worth noting that not all games support high refresh rates so you might be better off using 60Hz when gaming for that added bit of battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review
Speaking of gaming, it’s generally quite fun to use the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G for it. You get a huge AMOLED display so there’s plenty to see as well as vibrant colours to enjoy. In fact, it’s noticeably more vibrant than on the ROG Phone 2. Adding together the stereo speaker setup, it’s quite easy to immerse yourself in the game you’re playing, even without earphones.
As for the stereo speakers, it can produce a surprising amount of depth and quality. Sure, it’s lacking in bass but that’s to be expected from built-in speakers. Together with a good amount of volume, I can say for sure that anyone will be happy with the speakers on this.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review
In case you’re wondering, the two speakers are the earpiece and a bottom-firing speaker. Also, there is no headphone jack here, so if you want to use earphones, it has to be either USB-C or Bluetooth unless you have an adapter. It does come with the AKG earphones, which is pretty good to use.
Whether it’s for work, gaming, or casual use, I did notice that the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G can get a bit warm. It doesn’t ever get too hot, and it’s at a temperature that shouldn’t alarm anyone. Just wanted to point that out in case anyone is worried about it being a hot device to use, literally.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – One UI 2.1
For our unit, it came with Samsung’s One UI 2.1 running on Android 10. The UI is generally easy to use and is packed with a lot of options. If you are used to other versions of Androids or UIs, you will simply need to familiarize yourself with the orientation and where to find specific settings. This shouldn’t take long given how user-friendly it is.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Quick Share
I’d also like to take the time to point out a couple of useful features; Quick Share and Music Share. Quick Share lets you send files to other Galaxy device wirelessly in a seamless manner. It’s so simple and it transfers files surprisingly fast.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Music Share
Music Share on the other hand lets other devices connect to yours to play music on a connected Bluetooth speaker. It’s similar in concept to passing the auxiliary cable, but wireless. Both of these aren’t game-changing features but they are very useful to have.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review – Camera UI
The camera UI on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is very similar to other stock Android camera apps. It’s easy to use and it has a number of options for you to enjoy, like Live Focus, Hyperlapse, Slow-Mo, and more. If you need more control over it, there’s always Pro Mode, where you can adjust ISO, shutter speed, and more.
What I find interesting here is the Single Take feature. It basically lets you move the device around to record a short video and it will edit the footage into clips and shots for you. Given that the device is doing the guesswork for you, the results can vary. You may be better off taking shots yourself but for a quick and hassle-free experience, it’s there for you to use

As you can see above here, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G can take some pretty good photos both at night and with light. If you like those bokeh shots, you can always use the Live Focus feature but even without, it does take good shots with a blurred background depending on the distance of the subject. Selfies generally appear with good detail but the need for at least decent lighting will be more so with the front camera.
The camera can zoom up to 100x but realistically, you’re going to get good shots only up to 10x, sometimes 30x if it’s a nice day out or if you have really good light. It’s still there if you ever need it, and there’s no harm in using it.
Due to the ongoing MCO / CMCO, movement is still rather restricted so there is a lack of variety in the shots. However, we did as best as we can to give you a clear idea as to the camera’s performance.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G Review
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is a great smartphone overall. It may be on the pricier side but it’s one that will satisfy most users out there. It is a future-proof purchase since it has 5G. It is a bit of a fingerprint magnet and slippery to hold but those are issues that can be easily solved with a protective case.
As for the lack of a headphone jack, that is where the industry is heading but at least Samsung is kind enough to include the AKG earphones and bundle it with the Galaxy Buds+. If you’re not a fan of big displays, you can always opt for the S20 Plus instead.
With that, I award the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for providing us this smartphone for the purpose of this review.
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Intel announces the Cascade Lake-X CPUs — up to 50% more affordable than last-gen!

Just when you thought Intel has given up on fighting the bang-for-buck battle, in comes the Cascade Lake-X processors. The new Intel Cascade Lake-X HEDT processors are cheaper by up to 50% as compared to the 9th Gen Intel Skylake-X chips.

In addition to the more affordable prices, Intel also threw in support for faster DDR4-2933 RAM, higher clocks and also more PCIe lanes across the board. All the new Intel HEDT processors tout 48 PCIe 3.0 lanes. That’s four more than their respective predecessors, although it is still a far cry from AMD’s Threadripper class-leading 64 PCIe lanes.
Intel Cascade Lake X Series Specs
Cores/ThreadsBase/Boost clocksCacheCPU PCIe 3.0 lanesTDPPriceCore i9 10980XE18C/36T3.0 / 4.8 GHz24.75MB48165W$979 (~RM4102)Core i9 9980XE18C/36T3.0 / 4.5 GHz24.75MB44165W$1979 (~RM8292)Core i9 9960X16C/32T3.1 / 4.5 GHz22MB44165W $1684 (~RM7056)Core i9 10940X14C/28T3.3 / 4.8 GHz19.25MB48165W $784 (~RM3285)Core i9 9940X14C/28T3.3 / 4.5 GHz19.25MB44165W $1387 (~RM5812)Core i9 10920X12C/24T3.5 / 4.8 GHz19.25MB48165W $689 (~RM2887)Core i9 9920X12C/24T3.5 / 4.5 GHz19.25MB 44165W $1189 (~RM4982)Core i9 10900X10C/20T3.7 / 4.7 GHz19.25MB 48165W $590 (~RM2472)Core i9 9900X10C/20T3.5 / 4.5 GHz19.25MB 44165W $989 (~RM4144)Core i9 9820X10C/20T3.3 / 4.2 GHz16.5MB 44165W$889 (~RM3725)Core i7 9800X8C/16T3.8 / 4.5 GHz16.5MB44165W$589 (~RM2468)
*italicized SKUs are 9th Gen Core X-series offerings

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Intel will still be making the Cascade Lake-X chips based on the Skylake architecture, which also means an older 14nm manufacturing process. However thanks to the optimizations over time, most of the 10th Gen Intel Core X-series processors can boost up to 4.8 GHz with Turbo Boost 3.0.
Intel also implemented Deep Learning Boost on the new HEDT processors, promising up to 2x faster performance in AI-related tasks like image tagging. There’s also support for Intel’s Performance Maximizer, making overclocking them as painless an affair as possible.

I think the biggest improvement with Cascade Lake-X is definitely the value proposition. For the same amount of money you would have to fork out to get the 8C/16T Core i7 9800X last year, you can now afford the 10C/20T Core i9 10900X. A more drastic comparison would be the flagship 18C/36T Core i9 10980XE being more affordable than the 10C/20T Core i9 9900X.
With that said, I believe those who are considering the new Intel Core HEDT processors would definitely be taking their time to compare them to the upcoming 3rd Gen AMD Threadripper processors as well. With both giants expected to launch their latest HEDT processors in November 2019, we can expect for some serious competition going on.
Pokdepinion: Seems like a nice deal, especially if you are upgrading within the X299 platform.
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HONOR V30 With 5G Support To Be Unveiled This 26 November 2019

While most smartphone brands usually are done in unveiling their latest devices for the year, this is the time where we will usually see HONOR come up with one. This time around it is the HONOR V30.

It seems that with the HONOR V30, it will keep the a similar in-display camera design that the View20 offered, albeit in an oval cutout, making room for two cameras instead. Adding to that, it seems that it will offer 5G support as well.

Though we can see that the official posters of listing the device as ‘V30’, a reported image leak suggests that the phone will be called as Vera 30 instead.

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What does “Vera” mean? Well after some simple Google-ing, it seems that it is a latin word that means ‘truth’.
As for the specifications of the device, it is still yet to be uncovered but stay tuned for more details on the HONOR V30/Vera 30.
Pokdepinion:  HONOR was the first to introduce the whole punch hole trend back with the V20.. Let’s see what they have to offer this time around. To be honest, I prefer the name View30 though..
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Apex Legends Mobile Working on 90FPS and 120FPS Support

Apex Legends Mobile: 90FPS and 120FPS Support Coming

According to renowned data miner and leaker ThatOneGamingBot, there are in-game files within Apex Legends Mobile which suggests that proper 90FPS and 120FPS support will be coming to the mobile game.
With that, there is no indication of when the update will be coming. It could still be sometime away from being released, and it would be interesting to see what devices can actually run the game at 120FPS. Not to mention, can it even sustain that kind of performance with how hot the game could possibly run.

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With that being said however, there is no guarantee that the features would come to life. After all, if the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X has yet to receive 120FPS support, it might still take some time. We will report more on this as soon as information becomes available so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: It’s interesting that this is in the works but they have yet to add proper 120FPS support for the version on PS5 and Xbox Series X.
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ROG Ryuo 240 AIO cooler review — smaller yet better!

Introduction

Can we call this the “entry-level” AIO cooler from ROG? Well, it is the more affordable among the two recently launched coolers… In case you missed it, we have reviewed the higher end of the Republic of Gamers’ AIO coolers, the ROG Ryujin, and it somewhat let us down with its unimpressive performance for its price. Will the ROG Ryuo 240 buck the trend and offer better performance at a more affordable price? Let’s find out.
Unboxing

Packaging wise, ASUS did an amazing job with the ROG Ryuo 240. A red and black theme, with the text finished in fancy chrome. Great looking stuff. Just like it’s bigger brother.

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Lifting the cover reveals the typical overkill elements that ROG is well known for. There’s a flap that does nothing other than showcase the ROG logo. And of course, the rest of the contents.

The contents of the package are very comprehensive, and you get everything you need to install the ROG Ryuo 240 on any platform you want. You can even install it on AMD TR4!
Appearance

The ROG Ryuo 240 looks a lot more like a conventional AIO cooler, with its circular pump. Of course we won’t forget that the flat surface at the top is home to the OLED display in this pump. Not so conventional is the huge mess of cables running out of it.

There is even a USB port on the side, which needs a pretty standard looking microUSB. Not exactly the best strategy to add some I/O to an AIO, when it’s already has so many cables snaking out.

Moving on from the cables, we take a look at the coldplate. There is no mirror shine here, but it is even enough, and there’s pre-applied thermal paste. Just like the ROG Ryujin.

The thickness of the radiator is also pretty standard, so most cases which fit a 240mm radiator will fit the ROG Ryuo 240.

ASUS decided to bundle the higher end ROG Ryujin with Noctua iPPC fans, while the ROG Ryuo 240 comes with ROG-designed fans. Well to be honest, they don’t look like a downgrade at all, because these fans look awesome! There are no vibration dampening material anywhere though.

Once you connect all the cables, you will be feted to the OLED display and also some addressable RGB lighting along the circumference of the cooler. The OLED panel is much closer to the surface in the ROG Ryuo 240 than the in the ROG Ryujin, so the display actually looks more vibrant here.

The same can’t be said about the RGB lighting though. Despite the fact that the LEDs themselves are pretty bright, the fact that so little is visible when you look at the cooler from the front is quite disappointing.
Specifications
ROG Ryujin 240

CPU socket compatibility
Intel LGA 115X / LGA 1366 ~ LGA2066
AMD AM4 / TR4 (with mounting bracket included in the CPU package)

Radiator dimensions
272 x 121 x 27 mm

Fan(s)
Size
120 x 120 x 25 mm

Quantity
2 pcs

Speed
800 ~ 2500 rpm

Airflow
80.95 CFM (max)

Air pressure
5.0 mmH2O (max)

MTTF
N/A

Noise
37.6 dBA (max)

Pump
Size
80 x 80 x 45 mm

MTTF
N/A

Noise
N/A

Included accessories
AMD mounting bracket, LGA 115X mounting backplate, user manual, lots of screws

Warranty
3 years

As with the ROG Ryujin 240, ASUS did not publish any specifications for the pump, so we do not know what’s the life expectancy nor the noise level of the pump here. Upon testing we did find that it spools up to around 2700 rpm, and runs quite quietly. But given the rather high noise levels of the fans, anything else sounds quiet by comparison.

Speaking of the fans, unlike the ROG Ryujin which came with Noctua’s fans, the ROG Ryuo 240 here comes with fans designed by ROG themselves. It runs at 2500 rpm, which is faster than most of the fans bundled with recent AIO coolers we have tested. It also offers impressive static pressure at 5.0 mmHgH2O, which is what you want to push air through the fins of a radiator.
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CPU
Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.125 GHz

Motherboard
ROG Rampage V Extreme

GPU
ASUS ROG Strix RX 480 8GB OC

Memory
4 x 4GB Kingston HyperX Predator 3000 MHz CL15

Storage
Kimtigo 120GB SSD

Power Supply
Cooler Master V850

Testing Methodology
Our Intel Core i7-5820K CPU will be clocked at 4.125 GHz, with a Vcore of 1.11V set in the BIOS. The thermal paste of choice will be the MasterGel Maker, sponsored by Cooler Master. To test the performance of CPU coolers, we run LinX 0.6.5 for 40 minutes, with a problem size of 23118. The fans (and pumps, if available) will run at maximum speed to gauge maximal performance. Ambient temperatures are fixed to 25°C, in an air-conditioned room. Noise levels are recorded approximately 50cm away from the bench rig.
Installation
That’s actually pretty good coverage for pre-installed thermal paste on a large CPU like the i7 5820K
Installation on the ROG Rampage V Extreme was extremely simple. There’s even pre-applied thermal paste, so you don’t even have to mess around with thermal paste application techniques. All we had to do was to screw in the standoffs by hand, and we were set. Installing it onto an AMD motherboard would require switching the mounting mechanism, which is a very easy task. Just twist it off, and twist on the AM4 mounting system. LGA115x users will have to install a backplate, which should be a breeze if your case comes with a CPU cooler cutout like most recent cases.
You will then have to connect the USB header to the motherboard to get the OLED, RGB and fans working. Given that the ROG Ryuo 240 already has a SATA power connector to feed the fans, I do not understand why ASUS didn’t just set the ROG Ryuo 240 to run the fans at maximum speed if the USB header isn’t connected.
Performance

The ROG Ryuo 240 surprisingly delivers better performance than the pricier ROG Ryujin 240, by a good 2°C. The pre-applied thermal paste gave us slightly higher temperatures of 83°C, which is a very good showing as well. The fans were running at full speed here, so noise levels were pretty high.

There’s a very audible whooshing sound when the two 120mm fans are run at full tilt. Given that they run at 2500 rpm, that’s somewhat expected. Swapping to Noctua fans might be a good idea at this point. We actually did try replacing the stock fans with a pair of Noctua A12x25, but we got marginally worse performance. The CPU ran 1°C hotter, but noise levels were much lower.
User Experience
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You can go straight ahead and use LiveDash to customize the OLED and RGB settings, just like the ROG Ryujin. Of course, you can synchronize the ROG Ryuo to the rest of your hardware via AURA Sync, but whether that will play nicely with LiveDash remains to be seen, as in our testing, the two software can clash in the most peculiar of ways.
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Just like the ROG Ryujin, the ROG Ryuo 240 comes with two fan connectors to drive the radiator fans. The issue with this is that you will not be able to control the fans from your motherboard, but instead only via the ASUS AI Suite software. The software is pretty nifty, but having to install another piece of software just to control my fans isn’t really my cup of tea. But then again, I am the kind of guy who runs most of my fans at full tilt all the time anyway, so I can safely live without it.
Conclusion
The ROG Ryuo 240 does a decent job of cooling our processor here, in fact better than the pricier ROG Ryujin 240. But it still costs a cool RM969. If we were to look at it solely from a cooling performance-to-ringgit perspective, it is absolutely dead in the water as much cheaper AIO liquid coolers are capable of better performance. But of course, the ROG Ryuo 240 isn’t just about raw performance. The customizable OLED panel is what makes the two ROG AIO coolers unique, and it gives you plenty of potential to use your own logos and images on the pump module, without resorting to actual hard mods like you would have to with other AIO coolers.

Whether the additional customizability is worth that much extra moolah is up to you, but the ROG Ryuo 240 delivers worse value than the ROG Ryujin 240 which costs a fair bit more. For starters, the aesthetics which are probably the main focus of these two coolers is subjectively worse here on the Ryuo than on the Ryujin. The RGB LEDs are not as visible, and it looks more like a conventional AIO than the Ryujin which pushes the boundaries of an AIO’s appearance. There is also no embedded fan here, which is pretty noisy but does a great job at cooling down the motherboard VRM. At this price range, RM160 doesn’t really make a huge difference, and we would actually go for the ROG Ryujin 240. If we had that much money to spare, of course.
It is worth noting that there will be people who prefer the understated looks of the ROG Ryuo 240 over the ROG Ryujin 240’s design, so perhaps ROG decided to offer people a choice with these two coolers? As it stands, both are really expensive for the cooling performance they offer, but make up for it with their unique aesthetics.
Our thanks to ASUS Malaysia for providing us with the ROG Ryuo 240 used in this review.
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Hogwarts Legacy Release could be Delayed, according to Leaks

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The new Harry Potter-themed action RPG known as Hogwarts Legacy could be pushed back from its current 2022 release window, according to sources. This news comes not long after a different leak that suggests that the game could be getting major features in short order.
Hogwarts Legacy Pushback due to Fantastic Beasts trailer delay
A leaker has taken to Twitter to announce that Hogwarts Legacy could be amongst a wide variety of Harry Potter-themed media that could be pushed back due to the abrupt delay of a Fantastic Beasts trailer.
The leaker’s source specifically states that the trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is being revised because there will be a setback in the movie launch date which in turn, has resulted in a domino effect that may affect the other Harry Potter projects. The originator of the rumour, AccountNGT, says that one of these projects may very well be Hogwarts Legacy.

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Hogwarts Legacy and other projects could also be affected.
— AccountNGT (@accngt) February 24, 2022

Sources have also claimed that the Fantastic Beasts trailer could’ve been delayed when Russia invaded Ukraine. All things considered, these claims are not considered far-fetched. Warner Bros’ initial plans for 2022 may also get a revamp in the future, but fans should wait a while to see if the company publishes an official statement.
It is worth remembering that there has been rumours going on of a Hogwarts Legacy delay for a while now, which WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar had put to rest at the time. The game itself was the topic of a good number of leaks talking about the game’s potential release date. However, there has been no official announcements confirming or dismissing these claims, so it could really go either way.

Just a few weeks back, there were speculations that the game could be debuted the same day as a Hogwarts Legacy artbook, set to release on September 6, 2022. These claims would’ve made sense from a marketing standpoint however, as mentioned before, there has been no official statement regarding these rumours shared, therefore fans should take this information with a grain of salt.
Hogwarts Legacy is an upcoming action role-playing video game set in the late 1800s in the Wizarding World being developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros and is set to release in 2022 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
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Pokdepinion: Here’s to hoping that Hogwarts Legacy will have all the things from the Harry Potter franchise and more.
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Black Shark 2 Pro To Join The Competition With Snapdragon 855+

Black Shark has revealed that they are coming up with a brand new smartphone, the Black Shark 2 Pro. The gaming smartphone is set to be unveiled this July 30 2019.

Though it isn’t mentioned specifically at the poster, it’s not wrong to guess that Black Shark will pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (Plus) inside the Pro version. Why? Well recently nubia has confirmed that they are releasing a Red Magic 3 variant that comes with the newly announced chipset. Adding to that, rumors has been going on that ASUS ROG’s upcoming ROG Phone 2 will also join the party in fitting the SoC in their phone.

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Aside from the Snapdragon 855+ inclusion, it is unknown on whether Black Shark will offer anything else that’s new to the Black Shark 2 Pro.
You can read more on the standard Black Shark 2 here.
If you’re wondering on what the new Snapdragon 855+ brings to the table, well it offers 15% faster GPU performance to its predecessor. Though it might not seem much, it will definitely bring in a smoother experience in terms of mobile gaming.
Pokdepinion: So… Black Shark 2 Pro, ROG Phone 2, and nubia Red Magic 3… a tough choice. I’d definitely wait for the ROG Phone 2 though and see what they’ve got cooking for the device first.
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Sony Secures 7 Awards At EISA 2018

Sony were left smiling as they walked away winning 7 awards at this year’s European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).
Sony Wins Big At EISA 2018
Sony a7 III
First up is the Camera of the Year award. They’ve done it thanks to their a7 III where it features new 24.2MP1 back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with increased sensitivity, resolution, as well as 15 stops of dynamic range at low sensitivities. It also comes with fast shooting at up to 10fps with AF/AE tracking with either mechanical shutter or silent shooting, diverse 4K video capabilities and more.
Sony a7R III
As for the Mirrorless Camera 2018-2019 award, that goes to Sony’s a7R III. It comes with a 42.4MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with shooting speeds at up to 10fps with full AF/AE tracking. It also offers 4K video quality, wide 15-stop dynamic range, and high sensitivity with noise reduction.

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Sony RX10 IV
Claiming the spot for the Superzoom camera of the year is the Sony RX10 IV. Featuring the world’s fastest AF acquisition time of 0.03 seconds and up to 24fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking, it can rival even the fastest professional interchangeable lens cameras. It also features the versatile ZEISS Vario-Sonnar 24-600mm F2.4-F4 lens, delivering a combination of speed and mobility.
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
The FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM won this year’s mirrorless wide-angle zoom lens award. It is the first wide-angle G Master model, making it suitable for an extensive variety of shooting situations. It is also lightweight and compact, ensuring portability and usability. The lens offers corner-to-corner sharpness with an optical design that includes five aspherical elements.
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Up next is the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS lens which won the mirrorless telezoom lens of the year. It offers fast, precise AF capabilities, a lightweight, portable design and a variety of professional functions and customization. This certainly comes in handy when shooting sports or wildlife.
Sony UBP-X700
If you thought that Sony just won only from their camera products, well guess again. Their Sony UBP-X700 won EISA’s best buy UHD BLU-RAY Player of the year award. While offering 4K HDR, it also can play DVDs, Blu-ray Discs as well as SACD. It also comes with wireless networking abilities, able to access online video and audio services, which includes Netflix and Youtube. In addition, there’s a second HDMI output that can send audio, while the main output carries the video signal directly to a television.
Last item on the list is the Sony VPL-VW760ES projector. It won the Premium Projector 2018-2019 award. It is Sony’s premium native 4K HDR 2000lm laser projector that offers a compact design. The projector promises 20,000hours of virtually maintance free usage and consistent light levels without lamp changes. Needless to say, it offers the best experience to those who want the latest 4K HDR film or TV shows.
Pokdepinion: Well that’s a lot of awards won by them. I wished that they could’ve done something good with their smartphone though..
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Enjoy 20% Rebates On Tolls When You Add Your TNG Card To The Touch ‘n Go eWallet App

Touch ‘n Go has launch PayDirect, specifically for toll payments across participating highways in the Klang Valley region, offering a flexible toll payment method for motorists on the road.
It is a feature that you can utilize once you have added your physical Touch ‘n Go card to your eWallet app. Once it is activated, you can utilize the card to tap the reader or through SmartTAG at toll lanes with fares deducted directly from the Touch ‘n Go eWallet on your device.
Thanks to PayDirect, users will no longer have to experience long queues across different touchpoints like reload lanes, petrol stations, kiosks, or even ATM machines to reload their TnG cards. Additionally, by adding your TnG card and using the eWallet app, you will no longer be subjected to the reload fee of RM0.50.

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To celebrate the introduction of PayDirect, users of the eWallet can enjoy 20% rebates for up to 10 times for toll fares when you add your physical TnG card to the app. This rebate offer is already up and running and will last until the 30th of June 2019. Additionally, users will be able to provide an identifier for their cards, view transaction history, check their balance, as well as email their statements for up to 90-days.
Pokdepinion: Have you added your physical card to the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app? Well there’s the reason why you ought to do so.
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ASUS ROG Announces 2-Year Partnership with MLBB Publisher MOONTON Games

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has recently unveiled a two-year partnership with MOONTON Games, a leading international gaming developer and publisher – the collaboration aims to enhance the gaming experience for players worldwide and optimize the performance of the ROG Phone series specifically for tournament usage. This strategic alliance builds upon the successful collaboration between the two companies during the Malaysia Professional League in 2022 and marks a significant expansion beyond regional boundaries.
As part of the partnership, ROG will preload the popular Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) application on the upcoming ROG Phone 7 series. In addition, an exclusive MLBB-themed interface setup will be made available to fans. This initiative is designed to offer seamless access to the game on the latest ROG Phone and create a shared experience during upcoming MLBB tournaments, starting with the highly anticipated Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup 2023.

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Alexis Wong, MOONTON Games Regional Sales and Business Development Lead for Esports Division, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. “It brings us great pleasure to engage in a collaborative endeavor alongside ROG, aiming to elevate the realm of esports and gaming for all individuals. This alliance promises to provide MLBB gamers with an unparalleled avenue through which they can indulge in the finest forms of esports and gaming content consumption.”

“At ROG, we develop every ROG Phone with an unwavering focus on performance, power efficiency, and delivering an immersive gaming experience,” says Shawn Chang, ASUS Global Sales and Marketing Director of Phone Business Unit. “We aim to provide phones with cutting-edge features that enhance the MLBB gaming experience and take esports tournaments to the next level.”
The first major event under this partnership will be the MSC 2023, set to take place in June in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This event is notable as it will feature new teams from outside Southeast Asia, including North America, MENA (Middle East and North Africa), and Turkey, further expanding the global reach and competitiveness of the tournament.
Pokdepinion: If you’re a fan of MLBB, the ROG Phone 7 perhaps might sound enticing to be your next phone?
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vivo V7+ to be offered at Senheng and SenQ with exclusive deals; check them out before you get your vivo V7+!

The vivo V7+ will be launched here in Malaysia on the 26th of September for just a very attractive price of RM1499, but you can get an even better deal from Senheng and SenQ stores nationwide. With the option to get it with up to 24 months installments and Senheng’s exclusive trade-in program, getting yourself a new bezel-less device is now even more painless than before. Without further ado, let’s take a look at why you should get your vivo V7+ at Senheng and SenQ.
Up to 24 month installments
Throwing down nearly RM1500 in one go can be difficult, and we know it. Senheng and SenQ is offering you the convenience of paying for the vivo V7+ in up to 24 months of installments with 0% interest thanks to their partnership with Maybank, Maybank AMEX, Public Bank and HSBC, with Citibank coming on board soon too. Can you imagine paying for your vivo V7+ in 24 months of installments? You will only be paying around RM62.46 per month, cheaper than certain data plans!
Pay less with Senheng’s trade-in program

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What to do with your old smartphone when you get the new vivo V7+? I am sure you won’t be interested to use your old phone once you get it, so why not trade it in at a Senheng outlet to get a rebate on the vivo V7+? With up to RM1800 in rebates possible, this will only make it your purchase all the more affordable, and you won’t have to worry about running out of drawer space to store your old smartphone.
PlusOne members get an additional 1 year warranty

If you are already a PlusOne member, this is pretty easy. Just log-in to your account at senheng.com.my and senq.com.my and pre-order the vivo V7+ to enjoy your complimentary 1 year warranty. If you aren’t a member yet, just pay a mere RM12 to sign up, and enjoy the same additional year of warranty on top of vivo’s warranty when you pre-order your vivo V7+.
Senheng and SenQ delivers to your doorstep

Okay, so you want to enjoy all the goodies offered by Senheng and SenQ, but there just isn’t a Senheng or SenQ outlet near your place? Fret not, as you can get the vivo V7+ delivered to you for free, regardless of where you are in Malaysia. Yes, that means our Sabahan and Sarawakian brothers and sisters are included too! Just order it, and your new smartphone will arrive at your doorstep.
Oh and that’s not even the end of it. You will also be getting a free backpack and a RM10 Watsons voucher as part of the launching promotion for the vivo V7+.

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What are you waiting for? Just do it! Go get the vivo V7+ (page will go live on 26th September) at Senheng and SenQ!
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It took two years for Qualcomm to finally beat HUAWEI’s dominance in AI!

AI is widely touted as the future of the smartphone industry. After all, what’s better than a device that can help you take better images and also respond to you contextually? That’s what HUAWEI has been pioneering since the HUAWEI Mate 10 series, and they have been doing very well, but will see their throne usurped by next generation hardware very soon.

According to AI Benchmark’s database, the Snapdragon 8150 will deliver more than 80% higher performance at AI-related tasks than the Kirin 980. The upcoming MediaTek P80 looks to be a dark horse in this race too, delivering nearly 60% higher benchmark scores. Still, it’s worth noting that the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is still currently the fastest device you can buy now, except for the OnePlus 6, which is a hair faster than the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro in this chart.

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The footnote does reveal that the OnePlus 6 in question might be running unofficial firmware, and that it offers acceleration for both float and quantized AI models, while HUAWEI’s Kirin chipsets only offer native acceleration for float AI models. But still, that’s a pretty impressive showing for the Snapdragon 845. Other Snapdragon 845 devices do fall in line below the HUAWEI flagships, but if the OEMs push out updates to accelerate AI processing, they too could potentially deliver amazing AI performance.
It would be interesting to see what the Helio P70 scores in this benchmark too once the Realme U1 launches, as it features a fancy new APU to handle AI-related tasks. Whether it will come up ahead of the Snapdragon 845 devices remain to be seen.

With more manufacturers offering dedicated hardware to tackle neural processing, the race might just get more interesting. Samsung’s next-gen chipset is notably missing from this list, and we hope to see it soon.
Pokdepinion: It seems like there is still a lot of untapped potential in the Snapdragon 845!
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League of Legends World Championship 2021 Has A New Partner In OPPO

Today, OPPO announced a sponsorship agreement with Riot Games to sponsor the League of Legends World Championship 2021 (S11). The collaboration is part of the company’s multi-year contract with Riot Games, which was struck in 2019.
OPPO partners with Riot Games for League of Legends World Championship 2021

This year, OPPO will bestow the most valuable players honours to pro players who dominate the battlegrounds with out-of-this-world performances in the finals. OPPO will also show gameplay highlights as well as interviews with professional players and their teams, providing fans with an intimate look at their route to the final game.

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The topic of this year’s finals is “Make/Break,” which depicts the strength and passion required to break the impossible and create new possibilities. OPPO aspires to become more involved with the global esports community, thinking that the enthusiasm of the professional players in the finals will inspire fans to achieve their wildest aspirations.

The League of Legends World Championship 2021 (S11) invited elite teams from 11 countries and regions to compete in the highest-stakes event ever held. It began on October 5th and will conclude on November 6th in Engjavegur 8, 104 Reykjavik, Iceland.
Pokdepinion: I don’t play League mainly because I’m not good at it but I really enjoy watching people play. I always look forwards to when Worlds come about.
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Apple is aware of iPhone 12 series display problems, fix coming via software update

It does seem like almost every major smartphone launch this year has been marred by display issues. The most recent one being Apple’s new iPhone 12 series, which finally sees OLED displays across the entire lineup. The “upgraded” displays suffer from their own share of issues, ranging from a green tint to flickering.
According to MacRumors, Apple is aware of the issues and has issued an internal document to Apple Authorized Service Providers regarding the display issues. Apple is advising them to not service the iPhones afflicted by the display issues, and instead to inform customers to update their devices instead. Apple is probably going to release an update that will solve the issue, indicating that this isn’t a hardware issue.
It is probably worth noting that Apple was successful in fixing similar issues found in the last-gen iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max’s displays with a software update, so we should be looking at more of the same here. However even the latest iOS 14.3 betas have yet to resolve the issue, so it will probably take some time.

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The issues are reportedly affecting all members of the iPhone 12 series. Users are reporting that they will intermittently see flickering or the green tint when the brightness is set below 90%. The issue isn’t persistent, which does make it all the more plausible that the software is at fault, rather than it being a hardware issue.
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Pokdepinion: I do wonder whether this is an issue due to the different panels from multiple manufacturers needing different calibration settings…
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Nokia’s Power Button Notification LED Patented By HMD

At this year’s MWC 2019 in Barcelona, HMD Global introduced the new Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2 smartphones, where they come with a unique LED notification button on the side of both devices. Now it seems that HMD has applied for a design patent for it, according to Nokia Mob.
Aside from their attractive prices, ~RM566 and ~RM688 respectively, HMD thinks that the feature could attract and could end up being a trend for smartphone makers. Seeing how the button could be a welcomed addition to any device, it’s hard to argue on why they took the decision.
Apart from the button, they also registered their patent design for the new Nokia 210, which was submitted last year in November 2018. It was approved and published on 6th of March 2019. To find out more on all of the Nokia smartphones that was announced in MWC 2019, you can check out our previous post right here.

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Pokdepinion: I can see the potential of it.. Definitely can see why they opted to patent it here.
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Maxis Fibre is reportedly down, again

Maxis Fibre is once again down, with our writer Aiman Maulana suffering from the outage in the Kelana Jaya area. The outage started around 8 pm, with him suffering from intermittent disconnections for the past day before a total connection loss at 8pm.

Maxis seems to be aware of the outage, and are apparently working to rectify the issue. Meanwhile, stay tuned for further updates on the current situation of Maxis Fibre.

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Let us know if your area is suffering from connectivity issues with Maxis Fibre!
Pokdepinion: Hope that this outage is due to upgrades to the infrastructure…
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