“BlackBerry” is a smartphone brand which we last heard a few years ago. Back in the early 2000’s BlackBerry is one the most famous smartphone which has its own physical QWERTY keyboard. But soon, after Apple unveils the iPhone, things started to change for BlackBerry. People started to use the touch screen keyboard instead of using the physical QWERTY keyboard.
Now, BlackBerry confirms that it will be unveiling its brand new smartphone in 2021. In order to keep the uniqueness of the BlackBerry smartphone, you can expect the 2021 BlackBerry smartphone to have the physical QWERTY keyboard. According to the BlackBerry CEO, John Chen, their upcoming BlackBerry smartphone will be using 5G modem.
BlackBerry makes announcement today saying that it has signed its licensing partnership with OnwardMobility and FIH Mobile Limited. Its current licensing deal with TCL will be ending at the end of August. First of all, the OnwardMobility will be planning its lineup of smartphones to be launched starting 2021 onwards. Whereas the FIH Mobile Limited, will be manufacturing the upcoming 2021 BlackBerry 5G smartphones.
The BB fans are surely going to be excited about it. The reason is because, BlackBerry offers the best security feature on a smartphone. So if you compare with Apple products, BlackBerry also offers almost similar products too. But to those of you who are not fans of BlackBerry smartphone, then you might feel that BlackBerry smartphone sales is not going to rise up even with a new smartphone launch in 2021.
In conclusion, is BlackBerry making the right choices to make a comeback in 2021? We are really looking forward for the announcement from BlackBerry itself.
Asus is back into business after launching the Asus Zenfone 6 last year. By now you probably might have known that after Zenfone 6, the next smartphone is the Asus Zenfone 7. Asus today have made announcement silently that the Asus Zenfone 7 will be launching on 26th August 2020. This news is confirmed through the Asus Taiwan YouTube channel.
Asus smartphone is well known for gaming because of the Asus ROG series smartphone. But unexpectedly, the Asus Zenfone 6 was able to hit the mark to be one of the great smartphone of 2019. The main reason is because of the flipping camera in the Zenfone 6. With the flip camera, you can easily switch between front and rear cameras.
Asus Zenfone 7 Expected Tech Specs
For this year, the Asus Zenfone 7 is expected to use the Zenfone 6 flip camera system. There are a few details regarding the spec of the Asus Zenfone 7. First of all, the Zenfone could be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. Actually, we are expecting Asus to use the Snapdragon 865+. But since the 865+ is only being used for a flagship smartphone, so the Zenfone 7 has 90% chances to use the Snapdragon 865 processor.
From the Asus Zenfone 7 launch photo, you probably can see that there are four circles. There are chances that the Asus Zenfone 7 could feature an array of four cameras. But, at the same time, the four circles could be the value of the battery capacity too. This is because, there are rumours saying that the Zenfone 7 could feature a 5,000mAh battery which supports 30W wired fast charging via USB-C.
In conclusion, we have to wait until 26th of August 2020 to know the full specs of the Asus Zenfone 7. For now, the chances for the Zenfone 7 to launch in Malaysia is quite low. This is due to the Zenfone 6 which did not launch in Malaysia last year. We will keep you guys updated regarding the Zenfone 7.
Recently, Oppo has just announced the Oppo Reno 4 series smartphone in Malaysia. One is the Oppo Reno 4 and the other is the Oppo Reno 4 Pro. The Oppo Reno 4 series is now available for purchase from Oppo Flagship store and also from the telco providers in Malaysia. Surely, many of the O fans want to own the Oppo Reno 4 series with a cheaper price from the telcos.
Currently, Oppo have partnered with a few telco providers in Malaysia such as Celcom, Maxis and Digi. We are going to breakdown for you which telco offers the best plan for the Oppo Reno 4. If your using any of these mentioned telco lines, then surely this post will be useful for you.
First of all, for Celcom users, you can grab the Oppo Reno 4 Pro for just RM39/month only. This is applicable for the Lightning XL Pass only. So if you tend to choose the M Pass then, you will need to pay RM79/month. Celcom is also offering the Oppo Reno 4 for free with the Lightning XL Pass. Do note that the RM39/month which you are paying is only for the device. This doesn’t include the line charges. Inclusive the line charges, Celcom will be charging you RM207/month. For more information on the Celcom Oppo Reno 4 device plan, visit Celcom website.
Whereas for Maxis users, there is also a suitable plan which comes including the device bundle. What if we say you can grab the Oppo Reno 4 for just RM1 only. But for that, you need to subscribe to the Maxis Postpaid 188 plan. But it looks like Maxis is not offering the Oppo Reno 4. So if you are into the Oppo Reno 4, then Maxis could be your best choice. With the Maxis Zerolution plan, you can get the Oppo Reno 4 Pro for just RM59 only bundled with the 188 postpaid plan. You can find more information on the Maxis website.
Next up Digi is also offering the Oppo Reno 4 with the best all-in value plan. With Digi postpaid plan, you can easily own the Oppo Reno 4 series smartphone for RM48/month only. The RM48/month is only when you subscribe for the Digi Phone Freedom 365 package. This is part of the Digi postpaid 120 plan. This means in total you will need to pay RM168/month. If you are opt in for this package, you can find more information on the Digi website.
Oppo Reno 4 Technical Specs
Now, looking at the specs both Oppo Reno 4 and Oppo Reno 4 Pro, the Oppo Reno 4 features a 6.43″ AMOLED dual punch-hole display. Whereas for the Oppo Reno 4 Pro, it features a 6.55″ AMOLED punch-hole display. The Reno 4 Pro also comes with a 90Hz screen refresh rate.
At the camera department, the Oppo Reno 4 and the Oppo Reno 4 Pro features a quad camera setup. Both the Reno4 and Reno 4 Pro has a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP mono camera. For selfie wise, there is a 32MP dual selfie camera. For the Oppo Reno 4 Pro, there is a single 32MP selfie camera only.
Under the hood, the Oppo Reno 4 series runs on the Snapdragon 720G processor. Both these devices come with an 8GB of RAM. For the storage wise, the Oppo Reno 4 Pro has a 256GB internal storage. Whereas the Oppo Reno 4 has 128GB of internal storage. Keeping the lights on on the Oppo Reno 4 and Oppo Reno 4 Pro is the 4,015mAh and 4,000mAh battery. The Pro model supports 65W wired fast charging and the base model supports 30W wired fast charging technology.
In conclusion, the Oppo Reno 4 and Oppo Reno 4 Pro are available on these telcos. For more information on the Oppo Reno 4 series visit the Oppo Malaysia website. You can also purchase the device directly from Lazada Oppo Official Store here.
Good news HONOR fans! HONOR Malaysiais celebrating the month of August with a special online-to-offline (O2O) campaign exclusively for the HONOR 9A for those who have doubts about shopping online. Every weekend beginning from 15 to 31 August 2020, the HONOR 9A will be available to purchase online at only RM 479 via the brand’s official e-commerce website, Hihonor, to be picked up at selected HONOR stores.Â
For the next three weekends, customers who purchase the HONOR 9A will not only save RM 70 but also receive a free music lamp. Customers who purchase the HONOR 9A during this period will be required to pick up their order from their preferred choice of participating outlet.
Honor 9A Technical Specs
Powered by a whopping 5000mAh battery, the HONOR 9A supports up to 33 hours of 4G calls, 35 hours of video playback, and 37 hours of FM radio playback for a superior entertainment experience. Weighing just 185g and featuring a thin bezel that is just 9.04mm, the HONOR 9A easily takes users from day to night on a single charge while still maintaining a sleek and ultra-slim design.
When it comes to photography, the HONOR 9A features a Triple Rear Camera set-up, comprising of 13MP lens, a 5MP ultra-wide camera as well as a 2MP depth assistant. Users can also enjoy a broader view and greater convenience when taking shots of the skyline and natural panoramas with the 120° Super Wide Angle Camera. Housed in the 6.30-inch dew-drop FullView Display, the 8MP front camera delivers perfect selfies anytime, anywhere. The smartphone is supported by 3GB RAM and 64GB of storage which can be expanded via a microSD card up to 512GB. This means users can easily store plenty of photos and videos without having to transfer files into a computer or portable hard drive.
The HONOR 9A comes with Huawei AppGallery, giving users a dedicated ecosystem of apps and services for smarter and more seamless user experience. Users can also enjoy the very best software experience with the latest Magic UI 3.1.
For more information on HONOR Malaysia, visit HONOR’s official e-commerce website or check out the official Facebook page for updates.
It has been 10 years since Xiaomi enters into the smartphone industry. To mark its 10th anniversary, the China tech giant has unveiled the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra in China. It is the world’s first smartphone to have the 120X AI zoom. There are interesting things to talk about the camera specs of the Mi 10 Ultra.
Mi 10 Ultra Technical Specs
First of all, the Mi 10 Ultra features a 6.67″ OLED display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. This is the first smartphone from Xiaomi to have the highest screen refresh rate. It also comes with the in-display fingerprint sensor. Over the front, it has a 20MP front selfie camera.
At the rear, the Mi 10 Ultra features a quad-camera setup. Xiaomi has included interesting features for the quad-cameras. First of all, it has a 48MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera. The wide-angle camera is able to deliver up to 128-degrees. Then, there is a 12MP portrait camera with 2x optical zoom support. The main camera we need to talk about is the 120X periscope ultra-zoom camera.
Mi 10 Ultra is the world’s first smartphone to have the 120X digital zoom. The best thing is, the with AI capability, it makes the picture clearer when you use the ultra-zoom camera. The Mi 10 Ultra also supports 8K video recording. As mentioned by Xiaomi on its blog, the Mi 10 Ultra has the best camera for a smartphone. It has a score of 130 which beats the Huawei P40 Pro score. This score is being ranked by the DXOMark.
Under the hood, the Mi 10 Ultra runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. This processor can be mated with LPDDR5 RAM’s up to 16GB and internal storage up to 512GB. Powering the device all-day is the 4,500mAh battery which supports 120W fast charging via USB-C. The Mi 10 Ultra also supports 50W of wireless fast charging with its Wireless Charging stand.
For the pricing wise, the Mi 10 Ultra comes in four different options. The base model comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which is priced at CNY5,299. And the highest spec model comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This is being priced at CNY6,999. You purchase the Mi 10 Ultra in three different colours which are Obsidian Black, Mercury Silver, Transparent Edition. Personally, we like the Transparent Edition.
In conclusion, the Mi 10 Ultra is the best smartphone camera from Xiaomi. For more information on the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, visit the Xiaomi official page.
OnePlus is officially gearing up to launch the OnePlus Nord in Malaysia. After India, Malaysia will be the next in the list to get this affordable mid-range smartphone. OnePlus confirms this news through its official Facebook account. Until now, there aren’t any official pricing details yet.
According to OnePlus, it will be unveiling the OnePlus Nord on 18th August 2020. Due to the global pandemic period, OnePlus surely will be announcing the OnePlus Nord in Malaysia via livestream. The livestream event will be starting at 11AM MY time. Once the OnePlus Nord is unveiled, then we will know when the pre-order date starts.
Nord Technical Specs
To recap on the specs, the OnePlus Nord runs on the Snapdragon 765G processor. It has a 6.44″ Full HD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz screen refresh rate. You can make use of the quad-cameras on the OnePlus Nord. It has a 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, 5MP depth sensor and 2MP macro camera. For selfie wise, there is a dual-camera setup which is a 32MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera.
Keeping the lights on is the 4,115mAh battery which comes with 30W fast charging support via USB-C. The OnePlus Nord supports up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. For connectivity wise, it also comes with 5G support. You can purchase the OnePlus in two elegant colours which is Grey Onyx or Blue Marble.
In conclusion, OnePlus Nord seems to be a great affordable smartphone. But is it really worth for an affordable smartphone? Let us know your thoughts on the comment section below.
TikTok is the most popular video platform in any countries around the world. In countries such as India and the US, there are millions of active TikTok users. We all know that TikTok is banned in India last month. And now, the US government is considering to ban TikTok in the US too if ByteDance didn’t sell it to the Americans. In the midst of this issue, Instagram announces ‘TikTok’ clone feature called the Reels.
Rather than an app, Reels is a built-in feature inside the Instagram app. With the Reels, feature, you can create 15-seconds videos similar to TikTok. Currently, Instagram is rolling out this feature to the Americans only. We haven’t got the chance yet to try the Reels feature in Malaysia. But, Instagram posted on its blog saying that, you can audios, AR effects to the short video clip. We can say this is almost 90% similar to TikTok.
So, if Trump’s organization bans TikTok in the US, the content creators, still have Reels to continue creating great contents. Creating a short video in Reels is super easy. All you need to do is choose an audio clip from the Instagram music library. Eventually, if you want to use your own audio clips, you can record audio using Reels and then use the audio. There is a timer and countdown feature too where you can set it before starting to record the video.
Similar to TikTok, there is an “Explore” tab in the Instagram app which you can find some cool video clips. And if you are uploading your video, then it will be shown in the “Explore” tab. Except, if your account is in private then your reels could not be seen by others. For those public accounts, other people can use your audio clip and create their own reels too.
In conclusion, the Reels feature is now available in the US. This feature is not yet available in Malaysia. This could be due to the lack of Instagram music library feature in Malaysia. We will give it a try once Reels is available in Malaysia.
Back in the early 2000’s people were listening to songs using headphones. Then as time progresses, we started to listen to songs using earphones. And then one day we started seeing smartphone makers launching their own earbuds. After that, many smartphone makers have started to design their own earbuds. A few days ago, Samsung had its Unpacked event via livestream. During its event, Samsung unveils its first-ever Active Noise Cancellation earbuds called the Galaxy Buds Live.
Despite unveiling its flagship smartphone, the fans are more excited for the Galaxy Buds Live. The main reason is that it is the first-ever earbuds from Samsung which comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). One of the things we liked about the Galaxy Buds Live earbuds is the design. It looks like a bean shape and even the size also seems very small. In comparison with Apple AirPods or OnePlus latest earbuds, the Galaxy Buds Live is the smallest earbuds we have ever seen.
First of all, the Galaxy Buds Live comes with the ANC feature. With the ANC feature, it can keep all the background noises out hearing from you. All you can hear is the sounds inside the Galaxy Buds Live. You can easily activate the ANC feature on the Buds Live by just tap and hold the earbuds touch control for 1 second. If you want to turn off the ANC feature you can repeat a similar step again. This feature will be really useful when you are on a train in a busy town. You can just enjoy your favourite music.
Great sounds with AKG speaker
Apart from that, the Buds Live also has a 12mm AKG speaker. You might have already known that AKG is the main sound provider for all Samsung devices. Imagine having the ANC feature with the AKG sounding, surely the bass sound will be truly incredible. The ergonomic design of the Buds Live makes it easier the sound to flow seamlessly. The Buds Live comes with the touch control interface similar to other earbuds. You can easily tap the touch control in the Buds Live to switch songs or answer a call.
For the battery wise, the Galaxy Buds Live comes with a wireless charging case which in a single charge can give you a 21 hours of life. The charging case features a 472mAh battery capacity. If you are planning to listen to song using the Buds Live non-stop then you can listen songs for up to 6 hours. Especially if you Samsung device supports reverse wireless charging feature, then with just 5 minutes of charging you can get an additional of 1 hour battery with the Galaxy Buds Live.
Pricing and Availability
Another interesting feature in the Galaxy Buds Live is the Buds Together. With this feature, you can easily share music with your friends. Do note that, your friends also should have a pair of the Buds Live if you want to use this feature. For the device compatibility wise, the Galaxy Buds Live supports both Android and iOS devices. You can easily pair it with all iOS devices above iOS 10 only.
For the pricing wise, the Galaxy Buds Live is currently priced at RM699. That’s is slightly cheaper than Apple AirPods. The Buds Live comes in three different colours which are Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, Mystic Black. However, at the moment Samsung hasn’t unveiled the official release date for the earbuds to be available in Malaysia. But, surely we can get the latest Buds Live within a couple of weeks.
When it comes to Samsung smartphones, both the Samsung Galaxy S series and Samsung Galaxy Note series are the most expected smartphones. After months of various kind of leaks and rumours finally Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note 20 series. Soon we will be talking about the Galaxy Note 20. But now, let’s focus on the Note 20 Ultra first because it is the most anticipated smartphone of the year from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Technical Specs
First of all, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra features a large 6.9″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display. It has a screen resolution of 3088 x 1440 pixels with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. Similar to other typical Samsung smartphone it has punch hole which houses the front selfie camera.
Over at the camera section, Samsung includes an array of three cameras. For the first time, Samsung is including the 108MP main camera. The other cameras are 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 12MP periscope telephoto camera. For video recording-wise, the Note 20 Ultra supports 8K video recording. And you can even use the 8K video recording feature to snap a still image. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra already has this feature. So, basically, Samsung has just added most of the features from the S20 Ultra to the Note 20 Ultra. There is also the 10MP front selfie camera which you can take great selfies using the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra runs on Samsung’s Exynos 990 processor. This is then mated with a 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. For the storage wise, there is a 256GB UFS 3.1 storage which supports microSD storage too. Keeping the lights on all day is a 4,500mAh battery. The Note 20 Ultra is also bundled with 25W fast charging via USB-C.
The main speciality of the Note series is the S Pen. Note 20 Ultra is not complete without the S Pen. The new S Pen now comes with lesser latency which is just 9ms. This means the moment when you start to write on the display, the reaction time of the S Pen is super quick. With this now for those of you who use the S Pen will get better handwriting experience.
In conclusion, Note 20 Ultra is a great premium feature. But personally, we feel the Note 20 Ultra is just the replica of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. You may share your thoughts on the comment section below. The Note 20 Ultra comes in three different colours which are Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze and Mystic White. The colours are similar to the leaked image which we received a few days ago before the Samsung launches the Note 20 Ultra.
When it comes to map application, the two most used app which any of us could think of is either Google Maps or Apple Maps. But, most of us prefer to use Google Maps rather than Apple Maps due to the simplicity in Google Maps. One of the best feature in Google Maps is the Street View. With this feature, you can easily look through your destination before reaching. During the WWDC 2019, Apple has unveiled the Look Around feature which is similar to Google Maps Street View.
Once, this feature was rolled out Apple focuses more in the United States. With the Look Around feature, you can get 360-degree views of a specific location. Now, Apple is finally rolling out this feature to the users in Japan. We are not sure whether the users in Japan are using the Look Around feature. But, when Apple demos the Look Around in 2019, it seems cooler than the Google Street View. Surprisingly, Japan is the first international country to get the Look Around feature.
This feature was first spotted by Ata Distance. When it comes to technology, Apple is sometimes one step behind. Taking, for instance, the Look Around feature, Apple believes that with a robust feature, more users are likely to use it. That’s the reason Apple usually takes ample time to designed and test its feature thoroughly. According to Ata Distance, the Look Around feature is now available for all iOS Japanese users in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Kyoto.
How to use Look Around in Apple Maps
To be honest, Apple Maps Look Around is simple to use. All you need to do is tap on the binocular icon on the map. If Look Around is available in the specific location, then you can view the binocular icon. By tapping the binocular icon, the Look Around feature will be activated in a pop up window. You can even watch the video above to know how to use the Look Around feature. Honestly, it is super smooth compared to Google Street View. Especially, when you tap on shops around it, the transition is sick! If you have iPhone you can try to search for Tokyo and try to navigate through the Look Around.
Which cities support Look Around
Currently, Apple is slowly rolling out the Look Around feature. So you can’t really expect the Look Around available in multiple countries. In the United States, Apple only rolled out the Look Around feature in these cities below:
San Francisco
Las Vegas
Honolulu and Oahu
New York City
Houston
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.
Los Angeles
Chicago
The latest country as we mention Japan major cities has the Look Around feature now. Not only that, by the end of this year, but we can also expect Apple to roll out to more European countries too. Well for the countries in Southeast Asia, we might need to wait for a longer time.
In conclusion, in comparison with the Google Street View, we prefer the Apple Maps Look Around. You can give it a try and let us know in the comment section below
