Lenovo Launches New Line Of Yoga Tab And The Lenovo Smart Clock 2

Lenovo has officially announced a new series of products, including the Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 and its family-friendly sibling, the Lenovo Yoga Tab 11, the powerful Lenovo Tab P11 Plus Android tablet, and the Lenovo Smart Clock 2, which is designed to simplify your nightstand and alter your day.
Yoga Tab 13 and Yoga Tab 11

Treat yourself to the next level of digital me-time with Lenovo’s new premium tablet, the Yoga Tab 13, which is almost a portable home theatre. The kickstand doubles as a strong hanger and has an anti-fingerprint coating. Its novel rolled edge design allows for numerous modes and slanted settings for fully hands-free viewing from any room.

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In landscape mode, you can watch shows in your bedroom, hang it on a door hook for a quick peek, or just tilt it to type, scribble, and draw with the optional Lenovo Precision Pen 2. Hands-free features on the Yoga Tab 13 include smarter log-in via its front 8MP camera for excellent video calling with background noise suppression.
Alcantara, a novel soft-touch material produced in Italy, covers the Yoga Tab 13’s Shadow Black shell for a unique and sumptuous touch. Alcantara provides more than simply a more refined look and feel. TÜV SÜD has recognised it as ‘Carbon Neutral’ since 2009, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and establishing the brand as a contemporary lifestyle icon.

The Yoga Tab 13 has plenty of entertainment options, including all-day streaming for up to 12 hours 3 in stunning quality (1080p). Its huge 13-inch 2K LTPS (Low Temperature Poly-Silicon) display boasts 400 nits of brightness and 100% sRGB colour gamut, making it more power-efficient and less reflective than other LCDs.
Dolby Vision HDR, which delivers exceptional clarity and ultra-vivid picture quality, is also supported by the panel. With four JBL speakers, including two embedded within its revolutionary soundbar, you can enjoy superb audio; Lenovo Premium Audio tuning and Dolby Atmos combine for a more immersive audio experience.

Additionally, a bottom audio chamber aids in achieving up to 450Hz bass performance for a powerful audio effect. You can also connect the Yoga Tab 13 to your laptop using the provided micro-HDMI to USB adapter to use it as a very portable secondary monitor.
The Yoga Tab 13 has been certified for fast Wi-Fi 6 and is powered by an octa-core processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Mobile Platform, which offers excellent graphics and 8GB LPDDR5 memory.
The introduction of Google’s Entertainment Space, a new home for all your entertainment goodness from all your free and paid services that you can’t live without, is included in Lenovo’s latest Android tablets. Ask Google Assistant to play your favourite tunes with just your voice using the tablet’s twin mics for the ultimate smart home hub experience.

The Yoga Tab 11 is a family-friendly tablet with TÜV Rheinland certification for improved eye protection and reduced harmful blue light. Simply pick the tablet’s Eye Care Mode to have the white balance and colour tone automatically adjusted for optimal eyesight comfort.

The Yoga Tab 11 has an optional LTE variant and comes loaded with many of the same entertainment and light productivity features as its sibling above. Ideal for home entertainment and learning from home with pen support, the Yoga Tab 11 has an optional LTE variant and comes loaded with many of the same entertainment and light productivity features as its sibling above. It’s powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T octa-core processor and a UFS-based memory chip.

Google Kids Space is a kids mode that allows kids to discover, create, and grow with a library of high-quality content. When drawing with the Lenovo Precision Pen 2 in tilt mode, channel your inner artist. This elegant tablet features an 11-inch 2K IPS TDDI (Touch Display Driver Integration) display with Dolby Vision ultra-vivid picture quality, as well as a soft-touch, high-tenacity Storm Grey fabric for further durability and heat resistance. It has a stainless steel kickstand that can be adjusted to allow it to hang.
Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, Lenovo Tab M7 (3rd Gen) and Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen)

Choose the new dual-tone Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, which joins its product brothers in the market, for elegant appearance and super-charged experiences. True quad-speaker stereo sound with Dolby Atmos is accessible in landscape and portrait mode, as well as over headphones, to match its first-class 11-inch (2000 x 1200) display.

With MediaTek’s flagship G90T chipset and up to 6GB of memory, this tablet excels in providing heightened browsing and gaming experiences, powered by an octa-core CPU using the newest ARM technology. With up to 12 hours of streaming time to get through entire seasons of shows, you’ll be able to keep yourself occupied at all hours of the day and night. Upgrade your productivity with the Lenovo Keyboard Pack, which is available as an add-on.
          Lenovo Tab M8            Lenovo Tab M8
The new Lenovo Tab M7 and the bigger Lenovo Tab M8 are the third generation of Lenovo’s rejuvenated mainstream Android slates, with an extra model designed to improve Google Assistant’s ambient mode via the Smart Charging Station available on select variants. With an all-metal design for clean lines and maximum mobility and several memory options, these low-cost gadgets are great for operating your smart home from the comfort of your couch.
          Lenovo Tab M7            Lenovo Tab M7
Lenovo’s Premium Care customer service, which was previously only available to PC customers, will now be available on certain Android tablets, starting with these five. Users can enjoy an enhanced support experience through phone, chat, or email from qualified technicians who deliver real-time solutions on their initial contact, as well as speedier ship-to-depot repairs when needed, by adding Premium Care to these devices.
Lenovo Smart Clock 2

The new Lenovo Smart Clock 2 takes over nightstands (without the spying camera for visual privacy) and adds additional useful features like a wireless phone charger that snaps into place when docked and provides a soothing ambient nightlight on the clock’s base.

The Lenovo Smart Clock 2’s redesigned design, seamless tubing, and tiny footprint blend in with practically any home décor, making it ideal for the bedroom or anywhere else you need a clock that does it all. Shadow Black, Heather Grey, and Abyss Blue are three stylish yet neutral hues for its cloth soft-touch, organic-looking exterior. The Lenovo Smart Clock 2 with a wireless charging station serves as a night light, stereo radio, charging pad, and bedside helper all in one, reducing clutter and cables.

While you fill your bedroom with soothing music and tranquil sounds and reflect on the day, get time back to manage your smart home 9 by checking through Google Photos on the clock’s 4-inch colour touchscreen. Choose one of the redesigned clock’s darker design interfaces and its new “screen off” option to make way for nicer dreams; as part of a great morning, choose your ideal smart alarm setting.
You may also check the time of your next meeting, listen to the traffic report for your commute, quickly identify an artist on your playlist, or ask Google Assistant for the weather forecast.
Price and availability

Yoga Tab 13 will be available globally from June 2021 with a retail price of €799 (RM3,945.77)
Yoga Tab 11 will be available globally from July 2021 with a retail price of €349 (RM1723.50)
Lenovo Tab P11 Plus will be available in Malaysia from Sept 2021 with a retail price of RM1,799
Lenovo Smart Clock 2 with Google Assistant will be available globally from August 2021 with a retail price of €89.99 (RM444.41)
Lenovo Tab M7 (3rd Gen) will be available globally from July 2021 with a retail price of RM549
Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) will be available in Malaysia from January 2022. The retail price will be revealed at a later date.

Check out the Lenovo official website for more information on all the products above.
Pokdepinion: That’s quite a lot of interesting stuff from Lenovo. I’m particularly interested in the Lenovo Smart Clock 2 because of how convenient it sounds.
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Cooler Master NR600P arrives with SD card slot and SSI-EEB compatibility for content creators

Serious content creators might need more horsepower than the average ATX motherboard can accommodate. That’s where the Cooler Master NR600P comes in, with support for up to SSI-EEB motherboards that can host up to two CPU sockets for some immense processing power. And it also carries over the Cooler Master NR400 and NR600’s airflow-focused mesh design to ensure that all your hardware will be well-cooled.

The Cooler Master NR600P comes with two pre-installed 140mm fans at the front for intake, and one 120mm fan as a rear exhaust. If you want to max out the cooling, the case can fit up to six 120mm fans. Alternatively, you can also fit two 140mm fans on the front and top of the case, respectively, for a more silent build.

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There’s support for a total of six storage drives, with four 2.5″ bays behind the motherboard tray and a drive cage that can accommodate two 3.5″ or 2.5″ drives. While this does sound like very little storage, with the increasing density of storage media, six drives is really a lot more than most people would ever need.

On top of being a massive case that can fit all the hardware you can throw at it, the Cooler Master NR600P also touts various accommodations to make a content creator’s life more convenient. There’s a built-in USB 3.0 card reader at top-mounted I/O panel, as well as front mounted hot swap bays for 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives.

You can get the Cooler Master NR600P in Malaysia now, priced at RM539.
Pokdepinion: I guess minimalist content creators would love this as this doesn’t have a tempered glass window to show off the innards.
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The full ASUS OLED laptop lineup has arrived — comprises of ProArt Studiobook, Zenbook and Vivobook options!

A few years back, OLED smartphones were the exception rather than the norm. Fast forward to today, OLED smartphones are pretty much standard for every price segment from the mid-range and up. ASUS seems to want to bring that transition to the laptop industry as well, with their full ASUS OLED laptop lineup that ranges from the wallet-friendly ASUS Vivobook series to the professional ProArt Studiobook lineup.
Why ASUS OLED?

Due to the fact that the pixels on an OLED panel can light up and turn off individually, they are also capable of displaying true blacks for deeper immersion, especially in darker scenes. Most OLED panels also boast wide color gamut support, with all ASUS OLED laptops capable of 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for vivid colors which is great to improve your experience when working with wide color gamut content. On top of that, OLED technology delivers much better color accuracy across the display’s brightness range.

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Selected ASUS OLED laptops also tout displays which are PANTONE Validated and Calman Certified, promising calibrated color accuracy so you can work on color-sensitive content right out of the box. Fast motion will also be depicted more accurately on ASUS OLED displays with less ghosting, thanks to response times as low as 0.2ms. They also inherently emit less blue light, which is better for your eyes. In short, you should get an OLED display if you want the best colors, desire deeper blacks and love your eyes. ‘Nuff said.
ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED – from RM9999

As the world’s first 16″ 4K OLED HDR laptop, the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED is well-equipped for serious and professional creators out there. The professional-grade displays deliver an expansive 16:10 aspect ratio, with 2560 x 1600 and 3840 x 2400 options. These displays deliver 100% DCI-P3 color gamut with PANTONE Validated and Calman Verified certifications, with a factory-calibrated Delta E <2 color accuracy. They are also VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certified, capable of displaying stunning high dynamic range visuals.

The main feature that separates the ASUS ProArt Studiobook from its peers is its ASUS Dial though, which enables creators to interact with creative apps in a new and intuitive way. This puts instant and precise controls in Adobe creative apps right at the creators’ fingertips. As every creator has different needs, the ASUS Dial is customizable via the new ASUS ProArt Creator Hub, which also hosts a number of other features.

You have multiple processors and graphics solutions options, with the 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processors, as well as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and GeForce RTX 3070 graphics to choose from. Featuring the NVIDIA Studio Drivers out of the box, the ASUS ProArt Studiobook promises optimum performance, stability and software compatibility.
Speaking of software, the ASUS ProArt Studiobook series will come with a three-month complimentary subscription to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite, which includes access to over 20 creative apps, 100GB cloud storage, Adobe Portfolio, Adobe Fonts and more.
ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED Specs and Price in Malaysia

H7600HM
H5600QM
H5600QR

Processor
Intel Core i7-11800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz
10nm SuperFin
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 7nm
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 8C/16T @ up to 4.6GHz, 7nm

RAM
32GB DDR4
32GB DDR4
64GB DDR4

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 32EU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 6GB GDDR6, 90W TGP (105W with Dynamic Boost)
AMD Radeon Graphics, 8CU @ up to 2.1GHz
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDRR6, 90W TGP (110W with Dynamic Boost
AMD Radeon Graphics, 8CU @ up to 2.1GHz
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDRR6, 90W TGP (110W with Dynamic Boost

Storage
1TB M.2 PCIe SSD
1 x M.2 2280 PCIe slot vacant

Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
1 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 10Gbps
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x SD Express 7.0 card reader
1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
1 x 3.5mm audio jack
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 10Gbps
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x SD Express 7.0 card reader
1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
1 x 3.5mm audio jack
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 10Gbps
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
1 x SD Express 7.0 card reader
1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
1 x 3.5mm audio jack

Display
16″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600) 16:10 OLED display
550 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 2.1
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB-C
16″ WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 16:10 OLED display
550 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 2.1
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB-C
16″ WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 16:10 OLED display
550 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 2.1
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode via USB-C

Power
90WHrs 4-cell Li-ion battery
240W power adapter

Dimensions
362 x 264 x 21.4 mm

Weight
2.4kg
2.4kg
2.4kg

Price
RM9999
RM9999
RM11 999

Included Accessories
ProArt Backpack
ProArt Backpack
ProArt Backpack

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED – from RM5499

ASUS builds upon the success of the ASUS Zenbook Flip series with the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED. As the name implies, this laptop touts a beautiful 14″ OLED display, but it stands out with its wider 16:10 aspect ratio and super narrow bezels all around. Choose between the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H-powered variant which touts a WQXGA+, 90Hz refresh rate display, or the 11th Gen Intel Core-powered option that comes with a 4K 60Hz panel. Both choices will give you PANTONE Validated, 100% DCI-P3 gamut and multiple ways to use the stunning displays as you see fit with their 360° ErgoLift hinges.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Specs and Price Malaysia

UN5401QA (Jade Black)
UP5401E-AKU104WS (Pine Grey)

Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 8C/16T @ up to 4.4GHz, 45W TDP
7nm
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.7GHz, 15W TDP
10nm SuperFin

RAM
16GB LPDDR4X (on-board)

Graphics
AMD Radeon Vega 8 @ 2000MHz
Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 96EU

Storage
512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD
512GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD

Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C), 10Gbps
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
microSD card reader
1 x 3.5mm audio jack
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
2 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
microSD card reader
1 x 3.5mm audio jack

Display
14″ 2.8K (2880 x 1800) 16:10 90Hz OLED display
550 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 2.0b
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C
14″ 4K (3840 x 2400) 16:10 OLED display
550 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 2.0b
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over Thunderbolt 4

Power
63WHr, 3-cell Li-ion battery
100W USB-C adapter

Dimensions
311.2 x 222.5 x 15.9 mm
311.0 x 223.0 x 15.9 mm

Weight
1.4kg

Price
RM5499
RM6499

Included Accessories
Sleeve
Sleeve
Stylus

ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED – from RM4999

The ASUS Zenbook 14 series is probably one of my favorites, and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED definitely has potential to be that as well. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED laptops feature 14″ 2.8K 16:10 90Hz OLED displays, and come with the GeForce MX450 to enable some light gaming, if you so desire. For multitaskers, you will be glad to find the ASUS ScreenPad make an appearance here, turning the touchpad into a secondary display to further enhance your productivity.
ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Specs and Price in Malaysia

UX5400E-GKN167TS / UX5400E-GKN126TS (Pine Grey / Lilac Mist)
UX5400E-GKN168TS (Pine Grey)

Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.2GHz, 15W TDP
10nm SuperFin
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 4C/8T @ up to 4.7GHz, 15W TDP
10nm SuperFin

RAM
8GB LPDDR4X (on-board)
16GB LPDDR4X (on-board)

Graphics
Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 80EU
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6
Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 96EU
NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6

Storage
512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD

Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0
2 x Thunderbolt 4
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A), 10Gbps
microSD card reader
1 x 3.5mm audio jack

Display
14″ 2.8K (2880 x 1800) 16:10 90Hz OLED display
550 nits, 100% DCI-P3, Pantone Validated
1 x HDMI 2.0b
2 x DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C

Power
63WHr, 3-cell Li-ion battery
100W USB-C power adapter

Dimensions
311.2 x 221.2 x 16.9 mm

Weight
1.4kg

Price
RM4999
RM5999

Included Accessories
Sleeve

ASUS Vivobook OLED – from RM2799

If you are interested in more affordable OLED options, you can also check out the ASUS Vivobook OLED lineup. Find out all you need to know about them here.
ASUS OLED laptops on Shopee!
Generation OLED Contest – win an ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED!

To celebrate the launch of the full ASUS OLED family, ASUS Malaysia has also announced the Generation OLED Contest, where one winner will take home the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K3500)! Here’s all you need to do to stand a chance to win:

Capture a HDR photo/video that best represents visual perfection!
Post the photo/video on Instagram with the phrase “We are Generation OLED” and why ASUS OLED display is important. Make sure to set your account to “Public”.
Tag @asusmalaysia and 3 friends, along with the hashtags #ASUSOLED #AGenerationOfVisualPerfection #GenerationOLED

The contest starts today, with it ending at 11.59pm 31st December 2021. The winner will be announced on 17th January 2022. Good luck!
Pokdepinion: I wonder how will the ASUS Zenbook Flip 14 OLED’s cooling handle the higher TDP AMD processor… It will either be overbuilt for the 15W Core i5-1165G7, or underbuilt for the Ryzen 7 5800H…
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EMUI 8.0 Oreo Now Out For HUAWEI nova 2i – Finally Optimized

While previously users of HUAWEI’s nova 2i had to wait for the update and only able to try out the beta version, the official EMUI 8.0 (Android Oreo 8.0) is now made available for the smartphone.
EMUI 8.0 Oreo Now Available For nova 2i
It was announced by the company today that the update is now available starting from today onwards for all nova 2i users. With EMUI 8.0, your device can now predict your intentions, and provide recommendation to the function that users need in order to improve the smartphone’s efficiency. The update includes a navigation dock where users can place the home button freely on the screen along with the shortcut dock.
The update will let users experience a smarter and faster experience than previously. Users are also allowed to view two apps concurrently to improve productivity.

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HUAWEI nova 2i was launched last year, where it features a 5.9-inch FullView Display, a quad camera, running on a Kirin 659 chipset as well as having 4GB RAM that is paired with 64GB of expandable storage. Currently the device is priced at RM1,099.
HUAWEI nova 2i Specifications

CPU/Chipset:
Kirin 659 (4×2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU:
Mali-T830 MP2

RAM:
4GB

Display:
5.9″,IPS LCD (1920 x 1080  pixels), 16:9 ratio

Storage:
64GB (expandable with microSD up to 4256GB)

Camera:
Main Camera(s)
Dual: 12 (f/1.8, 1.25µm) + 8 MP
phase detection autofocus, LED flash, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
20 MP

OS:
Android 8.0 Oreo (EMUI 8.0)

Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2

SIM:
nanoSIM (dual)

Battery:
Non-removable Li-Po 2950 mAh

Pokdepinion: Well, any HUAWEI nova 2i users here? What do you think of the update? It’s definitely going to enhance the experience of using the device. For me personally, I don’t fancy smartphones that emphasizes on its front camera, I’m just not a selfie type of person. That said, priced at RM1,099, I think it is still at an acceptable price.
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New Hearthstone Expansion, Voyage To The Sunken City, Coming This 12th April

Voyage to the Sunken City, Hearthstone’s first expansion for 2022, will be released on April 12! Players will be able to use 135 new cards to uncover the secrets of the sunken city and discover what lurks beneath the surface-facing Colossal sea creatures and territorial Naga.
Voyage to the Sunken City takes you underwater

Players will join an adventurous group of explorers on an expedition to the ancient city of Zin-Azshari, which has been submerged for over 10,000 years. To survive the Sunken City, new and returning adventurers will encounter a beautiful yet terrifying world as they use deck-altering keywords and powerful new cards in battle against dreaded new minions. Here’s what players can expect from Hearthstone’s new expansion:

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New Minion Type: Naga – The vengeful Naga are a new minion type coming with this expansion and becoming a permanent addition to Hearthstone. They were destroyed by their thirst for power and cursed for all eternity. The Naga are a spell-focused minion that provides bonuses for casting one or more spells while the Naga are in your hand.
New Keyword: Dredge – Don’t you despise it when the one card you require is at the bottom of your deck? Not any longer! Dredge is a new keyword that allows you to choose one of the bottom three cards in your deck to bubble up to the top. These Dredge cards can be combined with new Azsharan cards that send a powerful “Sunken” card to the bottom of your deck. Dredge can help you get exactly what you need, whether it’s sunken treasures, your cool new Legendary, or a well-timed burn spell.
New Keyword: Colossal – The ocean depths are home to a slew of massive monsters, unlike anything you’ve ever seen. These massive creatures are too large to fit on a single card! Minions with the Colossal keyword have extra appendages that synergize powerfully with their main body. Even if the Colossal was not played from hand, these appendages are summoned along with the main body.

The pre-order period for Voyage to the Sunken City has begun. The Mega Bundle is ideal for new Hearthstone players, as it includes 80 Voyage to the Sunken City card packs, five Golden Voyage to the Sunken City card packs, two random Voyage to the Sunken City Legendary cards, the Queen Azshara Mage hero skin, the Azshara card back, five Mercenaries Packs, and Battlegrounds Perks.

Visit here for more information on the upcoming expansion, including what’s included in the pre-release Patch 22.6.
Pokdepinion: Never thought we’d get an under the sea kind of expansion in Hearthstone. Might just check this one out.
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vivo Y36 5G: The Best Budget 5G Smartphone with Unrivaled Performance and Stunning Semporna Green Colourway

In today’s fast-paced world, having a reliable and feature-packed smartphone is essential. However, finding a budget-friendly option that doesn’t compromise on quality can be challenging. Enter the vivo Y36 5G, a game-changer in the world of affordable smartphones. With its exceptional features, stunning visuals, and the added advantage of 5G connectivity, the vivo Y36 5G stands out as the ultimate choice for budget-conscious individuals. Let’s dive into its main key features and discover why it’s the top pick for those seeking a high-performance device without breaking the bank.
vivo Y36 5G
Semporna Green with Dotch Display

The vivo Y36 5G immediately catches the eye with its striking Semporna Green colour, a unique and refreshing hue inspired by the mesmerizing colours of the sea in Sabah. This distinctive colour scheme sets it apart from the crowd, making a bold statement. Moreover, the phone’s Dotch display design further enhances its overall aesthetic appeal, providing an immersive viewing experience.

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Generous Memory Configuration with Fast Charging

When it comes to storage, the vivo Y36 5G surpasses its competitors in the budget smartphone segment. With 8+8 Extended RAM and a generous 256GB storage, you’ll never have to worry about running out of space for your apps, photos, and videos. Additionally, the phone features 44W Flash Charge technology and a massive 5000mAh battery, ensuring that you stay powered up throughout the day without any interruptions.
vivo Y36 5G Specifications

SoC
MediaTek Dimensity 6020, 7nm

RAM
8GB + 8GB Extended RAM

Storage
256GB

Display
6.64″ FHD+ (2388 x 1080) Dotch Display

Rear Camera
50MP + 2MP Bokeh

Selfie Camera
16MP

Battery
5000mAh
44W FlashCharge

Dimensions
Mystic Black: 164.06 × 76.17 × 7.98 mm
Semporna Green: 164.06 × 76.17 × 8.07 mm
190g

Ingress Protection
IP54

Software
Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13

Colours
Semporna Green and Mystic Black

5G Connectivity

With the vivo Y36 5G, you can embrace the future of connectivity without straining your budget. This budget-friendly smartphone offers 5G compatibility, allowing you to experience lightning-fast internet speeds, smoother streaming, and enhanced online gaming. The importance of 5G cannot be overstated in today’s connected world, and the vivo Y36 5G ensures you are futureproofed for this cutting-edge technology.
50MP Fun Camera

Capture every moment with stunning clarity and detail using the vivo Y36 5G’s impressive 50MP main camera. Whether it’s breathtaking landscapes or memorable group photos, the camera delivers exceptional image quality. In fact, you have a number of cool features to help make the best shot, such as Multi-Style Portrait, which can give your average portrait shot different vibes depending on which style you choose, such as Vintage Film to mimic old film tones and French Impressions which mimics a French oil painting.

Not forgetting their 16MP selfie camera, the vivo Y36 5G makes use of its AI Face Beauty algorithm in Portrait mode together with Aura Screen Light to capture every single face clearly while making selfies look natural. The combination of the phone’s superior storage capacity, 5G connectivity, and advanced camera features makes it the perfect companion for photography enthusiasts on a budget.

The vivo Y36 5G lives up to its product slogan, “fuiYoh That’s Y,” by offering a powerful and feature-rich smartphone experience at an unbeatable price point, making it the obvious choice for budget-conscious consumers. Its unique Semporna Green colour, Dotch display design, ample storage, fast charging capabilities, and powerful camera make it an ideal choice for individuals who want it all without breaking the bank.

At an affordable price of RM1,099, you don’t have to settle for less when it comes to your smartphone needs. In fact, vivo Malaysia is sweetening the deal as those who purchase it between 13th June to 16th July 2023, you will be entitled to a number of free gifts worth up to RM298, including a pair of TWS earbuds and a 1-year extended warranty. Furthermore, loyal customers who received an SMS from official vivo Concept Stores will be eligible for 1-year screen protection for as long as they redeem it within the first sale period.
If you’re interested to get one yourself, click right here.
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DirectStorage will be Windows 11 exclusive — will not be coming to Windows 10

DirectStorage is one of the big features on the Xbox game console, allowing for shorter load times by moving textures from your storage to your GPU directly. This was set to take advantage of DirectX 12 GPUs, but while Windows 10 does offer support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, apparently you will only get to experience DirectStorage on Windows 11.
On top of needing the latest version of Windows, you will also need an NVMe SSD with the Standard NVM Express Controller driver and a DirectX 12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0. That should include most PCs within the past few years, although DirectX 12 Ultimate would mean that anything lesser than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX cards or AMD Radeon RX 6000 series will be incompatible.

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DirectStorage should be ideal for even more expansive and detailed open-world games, with unnoticeable loading times. I guess Microsoft was hoping that it will entice gamers enough to get them to move onto Windows 11 from Windows 10. You will probably have to wait until 2022 to finally experience Windows 11 on your Windows 10 PC though, so I guess you have plenty of time to consider whether you need Windows 11 and all its features.

Windows 11 is due out later in 2021 and will be delivered over several months. The rollout of the upgrade to Windows 10 devices already in use today will begin in 2022 through the first half of that year.
— Windows (@Windows) June 25, 2021

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Pokdepinion: Well I guess Microsoft did have to make sure Windows 11 was enticing enough, on top of supporting TikTok natively, right?
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ANKER Opens Official Store On Shopee

It seems that ANKER has finally arrived on Malaysian shores, well at least on Shopee as they’ve opened up their official store on the ecommerce platform. From there, you can get up to 80% from the mobile charger brand’s store.
You probably know the company thanks to their chargers and powerbanks and the fact that they are a US company. Well in conjunction with Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale, they will be offering you to experience the best of their products on a one-day-only exclusive promo.
 The offer includes their PowerCore Select Powerbank 10,000mAh, PowerLine Apple MFI Lightning Cable, SoundCore Liberty Neo Wireless Earbuds to name a few.

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In addition to that, you can use the promo code ANKER1212 to further enjoy RM15 off your bill with a minimum spend of RM100 on top of the existing discounts.
Visit the ANKER store on Shopee here.
Pokdepinion: I know they are more known for their powerbanks, but man, I’m interested in testing out those earbuds..
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70mai Launches Omni 360° Dash Cam, Exclusively On Lazada

70mai has formally launched its first-ever 360° dashcam, Omni. Malaysia is the first country in Southeast Asia to get this product, which will be available to purchase starting from 27 Feb to 5 March 2023, exclusively on 70mai’s LazMall Flagship Store.
“As a leading provider of road safety solutions, our goal goes beyond just selling products. We strive to be a trusted advisor and guide for all drivers on the road. With this in mind, we are proud to introduce the 70mai Omni. This innovative device represents our commitment to providing the highest level of safety and security for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. Featuring 360-degree full-view protection, advanced night vision performance, and AI-powered parking surveillance, the 70mai Omni sets a new standard for driver assistance technology.” said Ng Wei Kheng, CEO of Dasher (70mai Malaysia Authorized Distributor).

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The Omni features a rotating camera that can swivel for nearly full-circle at 340°, with 140° of FOV at any point. The camera is powered by a F/1.5 aperture sensor coupled with PureCel Plus-S HDR, touted with better low-light performance. Resolution supports to 2K but native resolution is 1080p – as the company’s proprietary image processing tech takes care of the upscaling.
When active, the camera has AI capabilities to detect pedestrians, lanes, traffic and even potentially suspicious movements, which automatically starts a one-minute recording as the user is notified in the mobile app. Same applies in the event of collisions – the algorithm detects it and keeps the footage as evidence for future claims. Aside from that, the dashcam features a built-in GPS which should make locating the vehicle easier (this will require a separate 4G hardware kit).
The Omni also comes with a small 1.2-inch display where MaiX lives – it comes with 10 emojis and 9 reactions based on vehicle scenarios. It can be activated using voice commands, which allows for live recording and other functions. Alternatively, a LED ring light can also reflects the current status of the camera or the vehicle. For more information, click here.
Pokdepinion: That’s a lot of features for something as mundane as a dashcam – take notes, car owners.
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Xiaomi Malaysia Launches Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 And Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light

If you’ve been looking to get your hands on a new vacuum cleaner clean with (what else are vacuums for?), the folks at Xiaomi Malaysia has unveiled the new Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 as well as the Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light.
Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 & Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light Malaysia launch
Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10
The Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 features a digital motor that spins at 125,000rmp which creates up to 150 air watts suction power as well as HEPA filter with 99.97% whole filtration rate.
It comes with a real-time TFT screen which displays status of modes, battery percentage, language and defaults. Not to forget, it comes with a wall-mounted dock charging with detachable battery, which the company claims can last up to 65 minutes on eco mode. There’s also smart torque as well as a 0.6L detachable dustbin for your convenience.

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Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light
On the other hand is the Mi Vacuum Cleaner Light, a lightweight and portable vacuum that features a 100,000rmp brushless motor. It is equipped with a 3-level filtration system with up to 50 air watts suction power. They’ve promoted that the vacuum cleaner is easy to use thanks to its finger-release on and off function and that it can last up to 45 minutes at a single charge.
Both the Mi Vacuum Cleaner G10 and Vacuum Cleaner Light will be available on the 26th of March 2021 for the price of RM1,099 and RM429 respectively at Lazada, Shopee, as well as offline at authorized Mi Stores and official retailers in the country.
To top it all off, they’ve also got the Mi Portable Bluetooth Speaker (16W), Mi Computer Monitor Light Bar, and Mi 23.8″ Desktop Monitor 1C coming along as well on the date itself, 26 March 2021.
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Pokdepinion: When you look at what they offer, the G10 definitely seems like the more powerful option. If you’re on a budget and don’t want to splurge however, the Cleaner Light looks like a more attractive choice. I wonder if the G10 really is worth more than double the price of the Cleaner Light..
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iOS 17 Concept Imagines Landscape Mode and Split-Screen Multitasking on iPhone

The iOS 17 update for the iPhone is expected to be announced at Apple’s WWDC 2023 event, and a new concept design imagines landscape mode and split-screen multitasking on the iPhone. Read on for more details.
iOS 17 Concept Design Shows Landscape Mode and Split-Screen Multitasking on iPhone

Apple is set to announce its forthcoming updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and more at its WWDC 2023 event on June 5. Apart from software updates, the company is rumored to have a few surprises in store, including the larger 15-inch MacBook Air. However, the highlight of the event will be the company’s iOS 17 update for the iPhone. Although it’s not clear what iOS 17 will bring to the table, a new iOS 17 concept from Basic Appe Guy imagines Landscape mode and Split Screen multitasking on the iPhone.

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The concept designer shows how Apple could potentially make use of the larger display on bigger iPhone models to offer Landscape mode and Split Screen multitasking. The iOS 17 concept shows how one app takes half of the screen while the second half handles video playback. Additionally, any other apps can be opened, allowing users to operate two apps simultaneously. The Split Screen multitasking interface would remain the same but can be used in portrait as well as Landscape orientation.
The designer also envisages Landscape mode in the latest iOS 17 concept, showcasing what it would be like to use the platform sideways. While iOS did feature Landscape mode, the feature was removed with the launch of the iPhone X, which housed the biggest display on any iPhone back when it made its debut.

Landscape mode on iOS 17 would be a handy feature for users who dock their iPhones while working. Widgets are arranged neatly and work the same way as they would in portrait orientation, while the apps maintain the same layout, with the dock rotating apps in the same order.
While the concept is neat, there are no concrete details if Apple is indeed working on these features. Therefore, it’s best to take the news with a grain of salt. Nonetheless, iOS 17 will be a major update considering the number of features it will bring to the table. One of the significant changes is the revamped Control Center and fresh Apple apps, including the Journal app. WatchOS 10 is also expected to become the biggest update since the debut of the Apple Watch.
Overall, Apple’s iOS 17 update has generated considerable buzz among users, who are eagerly waiting to see what new features the company will offer. The WWDC 2023 event is expected to be a significant one, with plenty of surprises in store. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for extensive coverage of the event.
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Pokdepinion: This is actually pretty neat. Kind of hoping to see something like this later at WWDC 2023, though I wouldn’t put my hopes up just for it.
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This Apple iPhone 11 Pro is Worth Over RM100,000 – Would You Buy This?

This Apple iPhone 11 Pro is Worth Over RM100,000
Vostok 1 on the left, Titanic Edition on the right.

We’ve seen smartphone prices soar over the years across a wide variety of brands. However, you might not have seen one soar as high as this particular Apple iPhone 11 Pro smartphone.
Made by premium Russian phone customizer Caviar, the Vostok 1 Edition iPhone 11 Pro Max priced at USD $34,000 (RM141,987) has a piece of the first manned Russian spacecraft that was launched in 1961 set into the back of the smartphone’s case.
There is a more affordable custom design known as the Titanic Edition, where the 64GB iPhone 11 Pro is priced from USD $7,310 (RM30,527). As the name suggests, it has a small fragment of the Titanic ship on the device itself.

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In case you’re wondering if these devices will be more powerful or have boosts of any kind, that is definitely not the case. It’s exactly the same as your standard Apple iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max devices, just with a ultra-premium appearance.
Both editions will be very rare as they are available in limited quantities. Only 10 versions of the Titanic edition will be made, while only one of the Vostok 1 edition will be made. If you wanted something that’s uniquely yours, you know these devices will easily do the trick for you.
Source: Pocketlint
Pokdepinion: I’m not sure if I’ll ever come to a point in life where I’d spend that much for a smartphone. It’s not exactly enough for a house either but it would make for a good downpayment at least.
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NVIDIA to drop driver support for mobile Kepler GPUs and 3D Vision moving forward

NVIDIA will no longer be supporting some of their older solutions and products, with NVIDIA dropping the laptop Kepler GPUs and NVIDIA 3D Vision from GeForce Game Ready Drivers starting April 2019 onwards.
NVIDIA’s Kepler architecture powers cards from the GeForce 600M series all the way up to the certain members GeForce 900M series. There will still be security updates for the mobile Kepler GPUs until April 2020 though, so the horizon is definitely beckoning for Kepler-powered laptops.

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While NVIDIA drops support for Kepler parts for laptops, they have stated that they are currently still support desktop Kepler GPUs. You can find the full list of Kepler-based GPUs here.
Another technology that’s being led out to pasture is NVIDIA 3D Vision. This Release 418 driver branch is going to be the last branch to support it. With VR headsets becoming more prevalent and 3D glasses being near-impossible to find nowadays, it’s about time anyway.
Hopefully with these changes, NVIDIA’s Game Ready Drivers will be smaller and thus download faster on our slow internet. Most probably it won’t be, but a man can hope…
Pokdepinion: My first laptop was Maxwell-powered, so I am fine here…
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7-Eleven Partners With Touch n’ Go And Caltex In Offering Cashback

7-Eleven Malaysia has recently announced of their partnership with Touch ‘n Go plus Caltex in offering a cashback combo campaign.
7-Eleven partners with Touch ‘n Go and Caltex
The campaign runs from now till the 31st of August 2021 where you can get cashbacks by pumping a minimum of RM30 worth of petrol at participating Caltex stations using Touch ‘n Go eWallet payment.
Once you’ve done that, you’d need to spend a minimum of RM15 at participating 7-Eleven stores attached to the Caltex stations on the same day using Touch ‘n Go eWallet again. Within three working days, RM4 cashback will be credited to your Touch ‘n Go eWallet account.

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For more details on the campaign, you can learn more right here. Stay tuned to Pokde.net for the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: That seems like a tedious amount of steps. I mean if you’re using all three services frequently, it seems fine. However if you don’t, I feel that if they’d give instant cashback once you’ve done the first step seems a little bit more fair. Maybe that’s just me.
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Xiaomi Mi 10 global launch delayed to a later date

While we thought that Xiaomi’s launch event for the Mi 10 will continue as it was planned for a day prior to MWC 2020, it appears that they will be cancelling it too. With MWC 2020 cancelled, I believe that they might have decided that it wasn’t exactly feasible to continue their launch and have delayed the launch to a later date.
The new date and location has yet to be set, although Xiaomi confirmed that they are arranging a launch event in Europe. The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro has just been launched today in China with availability commencing this 18th February.

Xiaomi fans worldwide may have to wait a little longer for the next Xiaomi flagship, but if you are interested, here are the specifications:

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Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro Specs

Xiaomi Mi 10
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

CPU
Snapdragon 865
1 x Kryo 585 Gold @ 2.84 GHz + 3 x Kryo 585 Gold @ 2.42 GHz + 4 x Kryo 585 Silver @ 1.80 GHz

GPU
Adreno 650 @ 587 GHz

Memory
Up to 12GB LPDDR5

Storage
Up to 256GB UFS 3.0
Up to 512GB UFS 3.0

Display
6.67″ FHD+ AMOLED display, 90 Hz refresh rate, 180 Hz touch response
100% DCI-P3 & sRGB gamut

Camera
108MP f/1.69, OIS, 7P lens
13MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle
2MP f/2.4 macro camera
2MP f/2.4 depth sensor
8K video capture
108MP f/1.69, OIS, 8P
20MP f/2.2 ultra-wide angle
12MP f/2.0 portrait lens (2x zoom)
8MP f/2.0 telephoto camera, OIS, 10x hybrid optical zoom
8K video capture

Selfie camera
20MP selfie camera

Battery
4780 mAh
30W fast charging
30W wireless charging
10W reverse wireless charging
(bundled 30W charger)
4500 mAh Li-Po battery
50W fast charging
30W wireless charging
10W wireless charging
(bundled 65W charger)

Price
8GB+128GB: 3999 CNY (~RM2371)
8GB+256GB: 4299 CNY (~RM2549)
12GB+256GB: 4699 CNY (~RM2786)
8GB+256GB: 4999 CNY (~RM2964)
12GB+256GB: 5499 CNY (~RM3261)
12GB+512GB: 5999 CNY (~RM3557)

Xiaomi outdid themselves this time around, with next-gen features like 5G, WiFi 6 and true stereo speakers on both the Mi 10 and Mi Note 10, although the Mi 10’s camera appears to be a little lacking even when compared to the Mi Note 10. The Mi 10 Pro is definitely very interesting though, although it does mark an unprecedented price range for the budget-oriented brand. Well, time to see how will it be priced globally, and more importantly, in Malaysia.
Pokdepinion: Stay safe Xiaomi! No Mi without you, literally.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – The Noteworthy Spiritual Successor

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Box

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a packaging that’s very similar to last year’s top-of-the-line flagship by the Korean giant. It’s a slim black box with design patterns which clearly show the series that it belongs to. The reason it’s slim, as you might have expected by now, is because it lacks a charger. Inside the box, you can find the following items:
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Box content

USB-C to USB-C cable
SIM ejector pin
Quick Start Guide
Regional Lock Guide
Samsung Pay leaflet
Warranty card
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphone itself

Appearance
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Front
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra looks vastly different from its predecessor as it’s essentially the spiritual successor of the Galaxy Note series. This is why it inherited the boxy design instead of having the usual rounded edges known from the Galaxy S series. You get a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz and ultra thin bezels. You get a punchhole cutout for the selfie camera here.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Sides
There’s nothing much to see on the left side but on the right side, you have the volume rockers and power button. On the top, you have a microphone hole residing in solitude while the bottom is where you can find the SIM card tray, USB-C port, a speaker grille, and the highly-requested S Pen slot. In case you’re wondering, this device has a stereo speaker setup, with the earpiece being the other speaker.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Rear
The rear has a matte finish, which is great because it’s not a fingerprint magnet and it’s easier to grip. Unlike previous years, the rear camera setup does not have a housing, so they protrude outwards individually. Apparently, this is done to help shave some weight off the device. I still dig the contour cut design from its predecessor, especially in two-toned colours and this one makes it look rather bare.
For our review unit, we received the Burgundy colour variant, which looks quite similar to the Mystic Bronze on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Personally, this is one of two colour choices that I feel is the most attractive, right next to Green. While I would agree with the sentiment that this is essentially the Galaxy Note20 Ultra without the camera housing in terms of design, it’s a needed change not just to make sure the legacy lives on, but to have an Ultra variant that is actually noteworthy, no pun intended.
Specifications

SoC
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 4nm
1 x Cortex-X2 @ 3 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz + 4 x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz
Adreno 730 GPU

RAM
8GB

Storage
128GB UFS 3.1

Display
6.8″ QHD+ (3080 x 1440) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
HDR10+
1750 nits
1Hz to 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate

Rear Camera
108MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
10MP f/4.9 telephoto camera, 10x optical zoom, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
10MP f/2.4 telephoto camera, 3x optical zoom, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12MP f/2.2 120˚ ultra-wide, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
[email protected], [email protected]/60fps, [email protected]/60/240fps, [email protected], HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera
40MP f/2.2 80˚ wide-angle selfie cam, PDAF
Dual video call, Auto HDR
[email protected]/60fps, [email protected]

Battery
5000mAh
45W fast charging
USB-PD 3.0 fast charging
15W wireless fast charging
4.5W reverse wireless charging

Dimensions
163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm
229g

Ingress Protection
IP68

Software
One UI 4.1 based on Android 12

Colours
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Green, and Burgundy

Performance
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Antutu V9
Starting off with Antutu V9, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a very strong showing thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Sure, the Plus variant had a higher score but the difference is so small, it’s negligible, and both devices are using the same chip anyway. It’s definitely a step ahead of last year’s flagship chip, the Snapdragon 888.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Geekbench 5
In Geekbench 5 however, it’s different as the scores seem to be about on par with Snapdragon 888 devices. Regardless, the Apple A15 Bionic chip in the iPhone 13 is significantly stronger. However, that doesn’t mean that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is weak as that is still a very strong showing.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – 3DMark
Moving on to 3DMark, it’s interesting to see that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra outperforms the Plus variant by a small yet noticeable margin. This is likely due to a better cooling system inside the Ultra rather than the performance on its own. It certainly took the top spot with ease here.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – PCMark
As for PCMark’s Work 3.0 benchmark, the results were surprising to say the least. I expected it to outperform the Snapdragon 888, which it did for some devices, but it also lost out to some as well. Regardless, it’s still a respectable score nonetheless, and it’s more than enough to serve anyone in their day-to-day use.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Battery endurance test
If you’re curious about the battery life, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra manage to last a healthy 10 hours and 1 minute (601 minutes) in PCMark Work 3.0 endurance test before it died out. This is done on the adaptive refresh rate setting, as it’s the best and likely option that most consumers will be using since it provides the smoothest display with most efficient battery life. As for personal use, I can get two days with light to medium use, and a full day if I were to play mobile games on it (Another Eden and Apex Legends Mobile).
As for charging speed, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra does support the faster 45W charging speed. From 1% battery, I get the following results:

15 minutes = 38%
30 minutes = 69%
45 minutes = 85%
Full charge = 58 minutes

If you want to compare it with last year’s Galaxy S21 Ultra, click right here.
User Experience
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Display
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra uses a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with adaptive refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz. With the exception of a slight size difference, it’s pretty similar to its predecessor as it’s capable of displaying excellent colours with good dynamic range and contrast. It still uses the same punchhole camera cutout and the screen is bright enough to be easily used under direct sunlight, peaking at 1750 nits just like the Ultra variant.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – S Pen slot
Once again, adaptive refresh rate is here and it goes from 48Hz to 120Hz, which is great because you can enjoy buttery smooth transitions and it will cut it down when it’s not needed so you can save on battery life. You also have Gorilla Glass Victus+ for added protection. Apart from that, the display features Eye Comfort Shield which is said to reduce strain and fatigue with reduced blue light emissions.
Like its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus has a matte finish, which means that it’s a lot less susceptible to fingerprints. Interestingly, it does have feel like the build quality has been improved as it feels more solid than its predecessor. Once again, it’s a shame that the two-toned look has gone away in this iteration but then again, the matter of liking this or not is subjective so that’s fine.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – One UI 4.1
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is running One UI 4.1 based on Android 12. For the most part, it doesn’t look different from the previous version but it does introduce a slew of new updates. This includes an improved RAM Plus that lets you go past the 4GB limit up to 8GB, adding virtual RAM using your internal storage. Apart from that, the native calendar sees the addition of smart features and there’s better integration with Microsoft apps. Generally, you can expect a better, richer experience compared to before while still retaining its smooth, user-friend user experience.
Gone are the days of the slow under-display fingerprint scanners from the 20-series as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus essentially solidified its speed and accuracy. It’s fast, reliable, and generally problem-free as I’ve yet to face a single failed reading of my fingerprint except when my hands are wet, which is to be expected.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Holding the S Pen
While using the smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus can get hot at certain times, such as when during initial setup, using the camera extensively, and playing mobile games. That being said, it seems to be lesser after about a week of using, which I find odd at first. I believe this is the AI technology working behind the scenes to optimize the device. Regardless, do expect some heat while using this for the more intensive tasks as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is known for some thermal issues.
S Pen
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – S Pen UI
While its predecessor did have the S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra marks the first time we’re getting built-in S Pen since the end of the Galaxy Note series. At its core, you can use it as a digital pen if you want to quickly jot down notes, draw something, or even put down your signature.
Unlike the S21 Ultra, you can use it to navigate the smartphone and execute specific actions using Air Gestures. You simply need to hold the S Pen button and move it in a specific way. By default, these are the things you can do with the S Pen Air Gestures:
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – S Pen functions

Back: Exactly the same as the back button for Android devices.
Home: Goes to your home screen.
Recents: Opens the window displaying all your recently opened apps.
Smart Select: Lets you capture a section of your screen to share in a screenshot or create an animated GIF.
Screen Write: Takes a screenshot of what’s on display and lets you write on it. You can also share it from here afterwards.

You can customize the actions and disable specific gestures if you wish. You can also have it do specific things in apps. For example, it can act as a remote shutter for the camera app. It can take a while to get used to all the available features but once you do, it’s going to be hard to live without it. This alone makes this year’s Ultra model a very enticing device.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review – Camera UI
The native camera UI on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is essentially the same as recent Samsung devices. It’s simple to use but it still has all the advanced Pro features to make full use of the camera system. The app will also automatically optimize the shots you’re about to take based on what the AI understands the subject in frame.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra may be using the same camera hardware as the S21 Ultra but with the use of AI technology and other improvements, they really managed to bring a lot to the table. Stabilization has seen a huge improvement, a better separation of subject and background, and better low-light performance, Needless to say, pictures come out with excellent dynamic range, good subject exposure, and minimal noise at worst, with there being only a minor drop in quality for telephoto and ultrawide.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review
In previous years, I would safely say that the Ultra variant can be skipped if you owned the Ultra model of the year prior. In the case of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, it’s actually worth upgrading over the Galaxy S21 Ultra for one simple reason; built-in S Pen with full functionalities. Sure, there are other upgrades as well but this is basically a brand new Galaxy Note, no matter what it’s called, and you still get to enjoy flagship hardware, cameras, a large vibrant display, and good battery life.
The only reason to avoid it is if the S Pen doesn’t matter much to you or if your lifestyle is already integrated into the Apple ecosystem. At the end of our Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra review, I award this flagship smartphone with our coveted Gold Pokdeward.

Big thanks to Samsung Malaysia for sending us this smartphone for the purpose of this review.
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Latest NVIDIA drivers add Boost Mode to Valorant, DLSS to Mortal Shell

If you play Valorant, make sure to update to the latest NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready 466.11 WHQL driver. NVIDIA has just announced support for NVIDIA Reflex’s Boost Mode in the popular FPS title. Aside from that, NVIDIA also added support for DLSS in Mortal Shell, built-in AI-based noise reduction in OBS Studio as well as support for new G-SYNC Compatible displays with the latest drivers.

Mortal Shell, the latest action RPG from Cold Symmetry, arrives with day-one support for NVIDIA DLSS. It improves performance by up to 130%, allowing gamers to enjoy the full raytraced visual experience without sacrificing performance.

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Meanwhile Valorant players will now get to enjoy further improved responsiveness with NVIDIA Reflex. As Valorant is not a particularly demanding title for modern GPUs to handle, it can be quite CPU-bound. In these scenarios, gamers can now enable Boost Mode to improve NVIDIA Reflex’s effectiveness by reducing overall system latency by up to 16% in CPU-bound scenarios.
For streamers who rely on OBS Studio, there will also be an update to add NVIDIA Broadcast’s Noise Removal feature into the popular broadcasting tool. While previously streamers using the latest GeForce RTX GPUs had to run NVIDIA Broadcast to enable the AI-powered noise removal feature, it will now be integrated into OBS Studio itself. It is already available in the OBS Studio 27 beta if you want to try it out right now.

Last but not least, NVIDIA has added six new validated G-SYNC Compatible displays to their ever-growing list of supported monitors. This include the LG27GP950 and MSI MAG301RF gaming monitors as well as the latest LG 2021 B1 4K, 2021 C1 4K, 2021 G1 4K and 2021 Z1 8K series of TVs.
You can download the new GeForce Game Ready 466.11 WHQL driver from NVIDIA’s website or via GeForce Experience.
Pokdepinion: Ah man, looks like I should really look into setting up a GeForce RTX-based streaming PC to replace my current ROG Strix SCAR II…
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Death Stranding Gets Surprise Release Date for PC Announcement

Previously, we learned that Death Stranding won’t be a PS4-exclusive for long and that it will be coming to PC. Now, we can confirm exactly when the game will be coming over as Kojima Productions and 505 Games have announced it today.
Death Stranding will officially be coming to PC on 2nd June 2020. There will be no platform exclusivity on PC either as it will be available on both Steam and Epic Games Store. This marks the game’s first release outside of the PlayStation 4.
As usual with PC versions of console games, there will be a number of extras. This one will offer high frame rates, ultra-wide monitor support, and a photo mode. It’s uncertain if the photo mode specifically will be coming to the PS4 version as well, as no current updates have been announced. It doesn’t seem like it will be hard to implement on the PS4.

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Death Stranding for PC Gets Peculiar Content
What’s most peculiar here is that the game will include content from Valve’s Half-Life series. The newest trailer for the PC version of the title shows off some of these crossovers, which take the form of cosmetic items for Sam Porter Bridges to wear. Some of the gear we can see him donning includes a head crab hat, Gordon Freeman’s glasses, a valve that is attached to the back of his head, and the gauntlets from the upcoming Half-Life: Alyx.
Once again, Death Stranding for PC will be coming for Steam and Epic Games Store on 2nd June 2020.
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Pokdepinion: I remember playing this game and getting confused as to what exactly is going on. If you’re waiting for the PC version, you’re gonna in for an interesting ride.
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New iPad mini Announced With 8.3-inch Display, USB Type-C And 5G

The new iPad mini includes an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, an A15 Bionic CPU, USB Type-C, and 5G connectivity. The Apple Pencil 2nd Generation will be supported on the new iPad Mini.

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The 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, which offers 500 nits of brightness, a P3 broad colour gamut, anti-reflective screen coating, True Tone, and complete lamination, is the largest we’ve seen on the iPad mini series. Stereo speakers are also included with the tablet. Touch ID has been relocated to the top of the iPad mini, and the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen may be magnetically attached to the side for storage, pairing, and wireless charging.

The iPad mini is powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic Chip, which Apple claims offer a 40% performance boost over prior versions and an 80% boost in graphics performance. Thanks to the sophisticated machine learning capabilities combined with iPadOS 15, the new iPad can run features like Live Text, which employs on-device intelligence to recognise text in photographs that users can act on, and even translates text from photos into seven additional languages.

The new iPad’s cameras have been upgraded as well, with an Ultra-Wide 12MP front camera and a 12MP rear camera. The front camera has a Center Stage feature that automatically pans the camera to keep users in view as they move around, while the rear camera has a True Tone flash and Smart HDR for better photo quality.

5G connectivity and WiFi 6 for fast speeds, as well as USB Type-C for up to 5Gbps data transmission, are among the other features. A new Smart Folio slim case for the iPad mini is available in a variety of colours, including black, white, dark cherry, English lavender, and electric orange.
The iPad mini’s enclosure is entirely comprised of recycled aluminium, marking a significant milestone in the iPad line: every model now has a 100% recycled aluminium enclosure. The primary logic board’s solder is entirely composed of recycled tin, while the enclosure’s magnets and speakers are entirely built of recycled rare earth components.
Apple’s global operations are already carbon neutral, and by 2030, the company plans to have a net-zero climate impact across the board, including manufacturing supply chains and product life cycles. From component manufacture to assembly, transportation, consumer usage, charging, recycling, and material recovery, every Apple device sold will be carbon neutral.
iPad mini price and availability

The iPad Mini starts at RM2,299 for Wi-Fi versions and RM2,949 for Wi-Fi + Cellular models. The new iPad Mini is available in pink, starlight, purple, and space grey, with 64GB and 256GB storage options. On September 21, iPadOS 15 will be released, and it will come pre-installed on the new iPad mini. iPadOS 15 will be available as a free software update for iPad mini 4 and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and all iPad Pro devices. The Apple Pencil 2nd Generation and Smart Folio covers will cost RM549 and RM269, respectively.

The Apple Store app and the Apple website will both have access to all of the products.
Pokdepinion: Oh I so want this iPad mini. The size is just perfect for me and the inclusion of the Apple pencil support is just the icing on the cake.
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Guide on Shooting Great Product Videos with the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Note20 UltraWith how far technology has evolved, smartphones nowadays are more than capable of shooting great videos. If you’re wondering how to shoot great product videos with the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, here’s a guide from us so you can get the best experience possible.
Use 8K Recording

For starters, it’s a good idea to shoot your videos in 8K resolution even if you don’t plan on producing 8K videos. For those of you who aren’t aware, 8K resolution has 4 times the pixel count of a standard 4K video, which means it can show greater details and crisp recording. This is visible even if you downsample 8K videos into 4K resolution, with details being sharper compared to a native 4K video.
Furthermore, shooting in 8K resolution allows for greater flexibility in framing your shots in post-production. You have more space to crop the videos, which allows for better composition without losing detail in the video. If you’re not sure how big of a difference it can make, we have some sample shots so you can see it with your own eyes.

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Using 120FPS On Subject That Has Motion

Slow motion isn’t a new feature for smartphone cameras these days, but it’s more than just a gimmick as it gives your video a dramatic effect. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has 120FPS recording with auto display setting which allows the display to shift to 120Hz. This gives users the proper, optimal experience to enjoy the effect. To demonstrate our point, we have a video to show you exactly what we mean if you use the slow motion effect correctly.
Remix Your Shot with Live Focus Video

It’s normal for there to be a need to edit videos, even if it’s something as simple as adding a filter, in post-production. After all, we all want our recordings to appear in the best possible condition, or even add a specific look in accordance to a theme in mind. With the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, the post-production process begins immediately in the smartphone itself with Live Focus Video. If you want to see how well it works, check out the video above here.
Take Your Video’s Feature Image Directly From the Video

For content creators, there is always that need to take additional photos for the featured image of the video. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra can help simplify that process as it can take 33MP snapshots right from the videos you recorded. This way, you can save time while still getting results that don’t compromise on quality.
Super Steady

Arguably the biggest weakness of smartphone recordings is shaky footage. To ensure a more stable recording experience, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra comes with the AI-based Super Steady technology which helps to stabilize your shot while keeping moving pixels crisp and clear.
This will hopefully let you shoot videos even better than before. It may take a bit of time for you to fully realize its true potential but what’s important here is to give it a try and slowly improve.
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Xiaomi Malaysia Ranks First As The Country’s Smartphone Vendors In 2021

Canalys has recently released their top smartphone vendors worldwide report for 2021 and it seems that Xiaomi took top spot in Malaysia.
Xiaomi Malaysia ranks first for smartphone vendors
From the study, we can see that Xiaomi has achieved 25% unit share last year, with an annual growth increase of 93% year-over-year (YoY). The latter as you can see is the biggest among the top 5 smartphone brands (on the list, of course).
Just behind them at second and third place are Samsung and vivo, who managed to gain 22% and 18% of the unit share respectively.

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Canalys has stated that Xiaomi placed third overall in 2021 in Southeast Asia, with an annual growth increase of 42% and 17% unit share in the region, rising one spot from fourth place in 2020.
Xiaomi is looking to release their new Redmi Note 11 Series real soon. We’ll be sure to let you on all the details when it does come out. Till then, stay tuned to Pokde.net for more on the latest tech and gaming news plus reviews.
Pokdepinion: When you take top spot, it’s quite an achievement. The question is, can they maintain their superiority in the coming years? That’s surely their aim right now.
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New Samsung GameDriver App Improves GPU Performance for Mobile Gaming

If you own a Samsung smartphone and are looking for ways to enhance your gaming experience, the GameDriver app could be the one for you. It is said to offer better gaming performance so you can have a more enjoyable mobile gaming experience.
Samsung GameDriver App

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Available on the Google Play Store, the GameDriver app by Samsung acts as a driver update for the Adreno and Mali GPUs found in Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets. It will be able to deliver better, stable performance for certain games. Furthermore, this will allow Samsung to release standalone driver updates rather than having system-wide updates like usual.
It’s worth noting that it doesn’t benefit every mobile game however, as it only currently works with Call of Duty Mobile, Fortnite, and Black Desert Mobile. However, we do expect the list of supported mobile games to grow significantly sooner or later.
At the moment, the standalone driver update is only available on selected Samsung Galaxy smartphones, most notably the S20 and Note20 series. They will continue to add support for more Samsung devices, but no word yet on which devices and when specifically.
If you have been playing games on PC, this concept isn’t new to you as NVIDIA and AMD will issue driver updates via their own respective software. With GameDriver, Samsung is expected to periodically optimizes the GPU’s capabilities and include performance tweaks for an overall better experience.
If you’re interested to download the app, click right here for Adreno GPU (Snapdragon variants) and click here instead for Mali GPU (Exynos variants).
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Pokdepinion: Would definitely like to see how big of a difference this app will make in games.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PS5 May Be Launching Sooner Than Expected

Given the success of Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4 by Insomniac Games, it’s no surprise that they are already hard at work on a sequel game. After all, it’s one of the best-selling games on the PlayStation 4. While we’d expect the sequel’s release to still be far off, that might not actually be the case.
On the latest episode of the Kinda Funny Gamescast, host Imran Khan revealed some of the information that he seemingly knows about this Marvel’s Spider-Man sequel. Khan, who is a former Senior Editor at Game Informer, stated that he believes the game will release sometime during “Christmas 2021.”
He went on to state that he is familiar with some secretive details about the project saying, “I know too much about this, so I can’t speculate too much. I think a Spider-Man 2 will come sooner than we think.” Khan also cites Sony’s propensity to promote the original Marvel’s Spider-Man running on PS5 hardware as a reason why the sequel might come about within a year or so of the company’s newest hardware.

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For those of you who aren’t aware, Sony showed off the power of the PS5 and how it compares to the current PS4 and chose to highlight Marvel’s Spider-Man and how it runs on the upcoming platform earlier this year. This demo was meant to illustrate how much more quickly the PS5 will be able to load games by comparison to the PS4.
As such, if Marvel’s Spider-Man is the game being used to demonstrate the power of the PS5 hardware to shareholders and consumers, it’d make sense to then show what the platform can do with a game natively developed for the console.
Again, all of this should be taken with a grain of salt for the moment. While Khan might have some solid insider information on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 right now, internal development timelines are always subject to change. Given that Sony now owns the studio, we would not be surprised to see a heavy push for it on the PS5.
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Pokdepinion: I’m just hoping it won’t be a rushed product because I don’t want to risk having a buggy mess upon release.
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Come Play COD Mobile And Win A ROG Phone II

ROG Mamak Conquest is back again where we’ll be hosting a Call of Duty: Mobile tournament with the ROG Phone II up for grabs!

The tournament will take place on the 21st of December 2019 (Saturday) at NZ Garden Cafe, Kuala Lumpur, at 2pm.
Besides the ROG Phone II as the prize, there will also be cold hard cash on offer for the winners.

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There are 32 slots available for interested participants and we will randomly select them from the registration list. Selected participants will then be contacted to confirm of their participation.
 Even if you are not selected, you can still join in on the fun and might even get the chance to join, should there be any case of missing participants.
In the tournament, you will be allowed to bring your own smartphone to play the game. Players will be playing the mode Gun Game, where it will consists of 8 players (free-for-all).
If you are not sure on what exactly Gun Game is, well the aim of the mode is to be the first to get 20 kills. Each kill will change the current weapon that you’re equipped with, the last one being a melee weapon. Adding to that, don’t worry about the weapons that you’ll be getting as everyone will be receiving the same sequence of weapons, with no attachment difference.
Participation is absolutely FREE. You can register your interest in joining the ROG Mamak Conquest tournament below.
Register for ROG Mamak Conquest
For a full Terms & Conditions of the tournament, you can read the following:
Registration does NOT guarantee participation. Players will be randomly selected from the registration list to join the event and selected Players will be contacted via phone call. Event is based on BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) concept. You are required to bring your own smartphone, pre-installed with Call of Duty Mobile game.Be sure to update your Call of Duty: Mobile game to the latest patch.Game Triggers are Allowed. Gamepads, keyboard and mouse are NOT Allowed. You may bring your own earphones/headphonesYou are required to bring your own Mobile Data (Internet) during the course of event. Wi-Fi will not be provided and your internet reliability will be solely your own responsibility. Photos taken during event and your info written here will be taken and used and may appear in future promotional materials exclusive to ASUS ROG and Pokde.net and you hereby grant full consent for it.
Here’s the location of the venue for the tournament;

So what are you waiting for? Register now and join in on the fun as well as the chance to win the ROG Phone II and cash prizes. See you there!
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Sonic Creator Yuji Naka Arrested Again, And It’s Worse This Time

As if the situation wasn’t bad enough already, Sonic creator Yuji Naka has been arrested yet again, and it might just be worse this time around.
Yuji Naka Arrested Again
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According to Japanese news site Asahi, Sonic creator Yuji Naka has been arrested again. Once again, it is said to be related to insider trading, and it could be worse than the previous one.
According to the report, Yuji Naka has put in a sizable investment into ATeam, the studio that is also working on mobile battle royale game Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, prior to the game’s launch. To be precise, it was said to be roughly USD $834,000 worth of shares.

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Previously, he was arrested for purchasing USD $20,000 worth of shares of a company that was developing Dragon Quest Tact, as we reported here. Since the newest offense is of a significantly higher amount, the punishment (if found guilty) is expected to be much worse.
We will update you on this as the situation continues to develop so stay tuned.
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Pokdepinion: It’s interesting to see how bad the situation has gotten since he left Square Enix. Not going to jump to conclusions just yet so I’m going to keep an eye on this.
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Google’s Just A Line – First Cross-platform App For AR Doodling Fun

Have you ever heard of the app called Just A Line? No? Well let us help you on that. Released back in March, it was an experimental Android app by Google that lets you draw in the air with just the usage of your Android device.  Now, they’re continuing the experiment the app on the iPhone and also coming along with a new feature for both Android and iOS.
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What’s new with the app now is that you are now able to draw the images in your head to your hearts content now regardless of whether you and your friend are using different OS from each other.
To use it, simply put two phones side-by-side and tap the partner icon. Once they are connected (the phones), you and your partner will be able to see and contribute to the same artwork.

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If you are wondering what devices that support this app, well for Android devices, it is available on any device that supports ARCore. For iPhones, the latest models will be able to utilize the app. As usual, you can Just A Line at the Play Store and iOS App Store respectively.
Pokdepinion: Why did they have to bring it for the iP…… just kidding! Guess it’s kind of cool of how they made into a cross-platform app. Would be amazing if you could connect to more than just 1 friend. Think of the things you would do with a multitude number of people.

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Yoodo Returns With PUBG Mobile Tournament While Offering 20GB Free Data For Fans

Yoodo has revealed that they are bringing back the Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile National Championship, or PMNC 2019.
Yoodo PMNC 2019 Qualifiers
As the Official Digital Telco for PMNC 2019, the contest will come with a total prize pool of RM111,000, nearly double compared to last year’s. It will feature six qualifiers across Malaysia, beginning with the Selangor qualifier on 27th of April at Sunway Lagoon. It is followed by qualifiers in Sabah (25th May), Kuala Lumpur (1st June), Penang (15th June), Johor (22nd June) and finally Sarawak (29th June).
Yoodo free data
To celebrate the occassion, Yoodo is rewarding all players by extending the free 20GB PUBG Mobile game-specific data add-on promotion until the end of July 2019. This will allow PUBG Mobile gamers to game care free with zero charges.

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In addition, users will stand a chance to win exclusive Yoodo branded PUBG Mobile in-game items.
Yoodo Gank
On the other hand, Yoodo’s very own PUBG team, Yoodo Gank will be officially representing Malaysia, pitting themselves against global and regional champions at the next rounds of PUBG Mobile Club Open (PMCO) in Shanghai.
Pokdepinion: Hopefully our local team will do their very best and bring home the prize!
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ASUS ZenFone 7 series launched with flip camera and 90Hz OLED display for ~RM3122

ASUS has finally taken the wraps off their ASUS ZenFone 7, which sees some rather major upgrades over the ASUS ZenFone 6. Some things are retained like the truly bezel-less display, flip cam design and the humongous 5000mAh battery are retained, but that’s about it. There are plenty of changes to make the ASUS ZenFone 7 relevant against this year’s crop of flagship smartphones.
For starters, ASUS is now using the Snapdragon 865 in the the standard ASUS ZenFone 7, while the ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro gets the Snapdragon 865+. This is paired up with 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage in the ZenFone 7, while the ZenFone 7 Pro gets 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. There’s still support for microSD cards, so while 128GB might not seem like a lot, you can always add more storage.

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ASUS also upgraded the camera, and this is the other area which sees a difference between the ASUS ZenFone 7 and its Pro brethren. The ASUS ZenFone 7 and ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro both pack a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera, 12MP Sony IMX363 ultra-wide angle camera and an 8MP 3x telephoto camera. The difference between the duo is the availability of OIS: the ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro gets OIS for its main camera and zoom camera, while the ASUS ZenFone 7 gets none.

The mechanism is also upgraded with a smoother, simpler yet more powerful stepper motor. ASUS also integrated a new angle sensor for more accurate angle detection. Thanks to the use of the ingenious flipping camera mechanism, the ASUS ZenFone 7 once again gets away without a notch, punch hole or bezels around its screen. The display has been upgraded to a 6.67″ 90Hz OLED panel, which should look much better than last year’s LCD-equipped ZenFone 6. Sadly the headphone jack has been removed from the ASUS ZenFone 7, which appears to be a trend for ASUS smartphones, starting with the ROG Phone 3.
ASUS ZenFone 7 Series Specs

ASUS ZenFone 7
ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro

Processor
Snapdragon 865, octa-core up to 2.84GHz, 7nm
Snapdreagon 865+, octa-core up to 3.1GHz, 7nm

RAM
6GB / 8GB LPDDR5
8GB LPDDR5

Storage
128GB UFS 3.1 (expandable via microSD up to 2TB)
256GB UFS 3.1 (expandable via microSD up to 2TB)

Display
6.67″ FHD+ (1080p) AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, 110% DCI-P3

Cameras
64MP f/1.8 Sony IMX686
12MP f/2.2 Sony IMX363 ultra-wide angle camera, 4cm macro autofocus
8MP f/2.4 3x telephoto camera
8K30 video
64MP f/1.8 Sony IMX686, OIS
12MP f/2.2 Sony IMX363 ultra-wide angle camera, 4cm macro autofocus
8MP f/2.4 3x telephoto camera, OIS
8K30 video

Battery
5000mAh, 30W fast charging

Price
6GB+128GB: NT$21 990 (~RM3122)
8GB+128GB: NT$23 990 (~RM3406)
$NT27 990 (~RM3974)

Appearance wise, both devices appear to look exactly the same. The ASUS ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro are currently only available in Taiwan, with global availability set to commence on 1st September. They mentioned selected European markets, so don’t hold your breath in regards to its local availability.
Pokdepinion: It’s a bit pricier than the ASUS ZenFone 6, but the flippy cam does seem like the perfect thing for selfie aficionados.
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium does poorly in DxOMark’s tests; is Sony even trying?

Smartphone photography is an area that is advancing very rapidly, but it seems that Sony is still content with huge pixel counts that look good on spec sheets, but conveniently ignores pixel pitch is one of the main reasons why the top smartphone cameras are where they are. Of course, they are also very late to the dual-camera game, meaning it doesn’t have anything like the Live Bokeh feature on the Nokia 8 or Wide Aperture mode on the Honor 8. Understanding the new features manufacturers are bringing to their devices, DxOMark has updated their benchmark calculations to favor devices with zoom and bokeh.

With none of those in the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, it scores just 83 points, when the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus at the top of the ladder are scoring 92 and 94, respectively. From a brand that literally makes most of the camera sensors in recent smartphones, these scores are really disappointing. The Xperia XZ Premium’s only differentiating feature is its 960 fps slow-mo recording, which is really quite amazing to see in action. However that alone doesn’t save it when the camera “doesn’t produce overall better images or video than many other phones with lower or similar-resolution sensors“. A large portion of its points are also lost in the Zoom and Bokeh categories, but that isn’t really the sole reason the Xperia XZ Premium faltering here, when the images turn out really noisy in poorer lighting conditions.

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That’s a lot of noise for a shot from a flagship!Image credit: DxOMark
It is saddening to see the Xperia XZ Premium doing so poorly but it is somewhat expected from a 19MP 1/2.3″ sensor in a smartphone, with a pixel pitch of 1.22 μm. Its lens are also far from the widest, with a f/2.0 aperture, it is comfortably “mid-range”. For comparison, we have 12MP sensors in the Google Pixel and HTC U11, devices which has graced the top of the DxOMark benchmark charts before the new iPhones came around. Their pixels measure 1.55 μm and 1.4 μm respectively, which explains why they can deliver great dynamic range, even before their superior image processing kicks in. Then we have the apertures, which is f/2.0 for the Pixel and a whopping f/1.7 for the HTC. Even devices like the Huawei P10 and Huawei P10 Plus have a bigger pixel pitch at 1.25 μm than the pitiful 1.22 μm pixels Sony put into their flagship.
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Pokdepinion: Sony has to buck up their game or their devices will be left out of many a shortlist when considering to get a new smartphone.
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OnePlus Nord 2 runs ColorOS

The day has finally come. The OnePlus Nord 2 runs ColorOS. While OnePlus has mentioned that OxygenOS will be sharing the same codebase as ColorOS, it seems that OxygenOS has been depreciated as an Android skin. Instead, it now apparently runs as a skin on top of ColorOS, which is also actually an Android skin in itself too. Talk about skin-ception.
Users are probably quite unlikely to notice any difference though, as apparently most of the features that were available in prior versions of OxygenOS before it got merged with ColorOS are still available now. This isn’t mentioned in the specs sheet on OnePlus’ website, but the reviewer’s guide for the OnePlus Nord 2 apparently lists the OS on the OnePlus Nord 2 as “OxygenOS based on Android 11/ColorOS 11.3”.
ColorOS has shaped up to be a relatively intuitive skin, especially compared to prior versions of it which were somewhat clunky. It will be interesting to see how much longer OnePlus/OPPO plans on maintaining the OxygenOS skin, or will they just integrated all the features of OxygenOS into ColorOS to streamline updates across both brands.

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9to5Google’s Damien Wilde had this to say regarding the OxygenOS based on ColorOS running on the OnePlus Nord 2:
OxygenOS 11.3 runs without a hitch, and while there a definite hints of Oppo’s ColorOS, none of this affects the experience in a detrimental way. The added customization options might actually be a big plus point for longtime fans of this third-party Android skin. Almost all of the tweaks and tricks that have been OxygenOS staples for as long as you can remember are present and correct.

In any case, ColorOS will borrow from HydrogenOS, which is the China-only version of OxygenOS, so I guess the difference will be increasingly small as time passes. So OnePlus users need not worry that they are getting shortchanged, because ColorOS has its own perks that OnePlus users might appreciate as well.
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Pokdepinion: I sure hope to see a more OxygenOS-like ColorOS, as the camera hardware on OPPO’s flagships are really enticing. A cleaner UI will definitely boost the appeal.
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