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Apple unveils the new iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard

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Apple unveils the new iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
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When it comes to the worlds best tablet, the answer surely would be Apple’s iPad. iPad Pro has reinvented how a tablet should be used. Back when Apple unveils the iPad Pro, fans went crazy over it because it was big and it has tons of new features. Well, yesterday evening Apple surprises us by unveiling the new iPad Pro.

With the launch of the new iPad Pro, Apple promises to replace PC with the iPad Pro. When we heard about it, we knew the there aren’t any changes towards the design. That’s the reason Apple name it as the new iPad Pro similar to the previous new iPad. However, Apple has added some power-packed features to the new iPad Pro which the previous iPad Pro don’t have it.

There aren’t any changes to the display. It still uses the Liquid Retina display which the 3rd generation iPad Pro has too. Apple claims that it uses the “industry-leading colour accuracy” with the Pro Motion technology. The colours are vibrant and crispier now with the latest iPad Pro. It has the screen refresh rate at 120Hz which very few smartphones support. The iPad Pro comes in two variant which is the 11″ and 12″ model.

Thinking of the camera, we actually predicted the next iPad could be having a similar camera design with the iPhone 11 Pro. Looks like our prediction is correct once again. Some say the iPad Pro features a triple-camera setup. But for us, we are going to stick with a dual-camera setup. You will know the reason soon.

The first camera is the 12MP wide camera and a 10MP ultra-wide camera. The third one is something we didn’t expect at all. If you look at the image below, it looks like a triple-camera setup. But the third one is not a camera rather it is a scanner technology. Apple is calling it the LiDAR scanner. The LiDAR stands for Light Detection And Ranging scanning technology.

Did you know that this technology is only being used by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)? According to Apple, NASA is using this technology for its next Mars mission. The LiDAR scanning technology is used to determine distance by measuring how long it takes light to reach an object and reflect back. Using the LiDAR scanner in the iPad Pro, it improves the Augmented Reality (AR) performance tremendously. And also not to forget with this LiDAR scanner the AR is more realistic than ever.

The new iPad Pro also features the latest A12Z Bionic processor. Apple claims that the A12Z Bionic processor is now faster than most of the PC laptops out there. Obviously, with all these power-packed features the iPad has to be powerful than ever. Besides that, it also has a 8-core graphic processor which allows you to continue working on your iPad without thinking of your PC laptops. What if we say that now you can edit your 4K videos on your iPad Pro.

Magic floating keyboard?

Next is we are going to share you about the latest accessory from Apple for the new iPad Pro. It is the Magic Keyboard. The main reason Apple says it is the floating keyboard is that the iPad is not attached to the keyboard directly. The iPad Pro floats with the keyboard, which slightly looks like the iMac design. Assuming the iPad is floating now, you can easily change the viewing angle of the iPad with the hinge on the Magic Keyboard.

On top of that, the Magic Keyboard also comes with the trackpad which you can only get from the MacBooks only. Back in 2019, Apple announces iPad OS which will replace the iOS for the iPad’s. And that’s what Apple is doing right now. It’s changing the way to use the iPad Pro with the iPad OS. Besides multitasking, you also get a new cursor now with the iPadOS.

Most interestingly, the Magic Keyboard comes with a USC-C port which allows you to charge your iPad Pro with passthrough method. You can easily remove the iPad Pro from the Magic Keyboard when you are not using it. It attaches magnetically to the Magic Keyboard. The best feature of the Magic Keyboard is, it lights up where you can even work on your iPad Pro during the night. The new Magic Keyboard even supports the previous iPad Pro too.

iPad Pro Pricing and Availability

With all these amazing features on the iPad Pro, it has to be expensive. Apple products aren’t reasonable up until now. The price of the iPad Pro starts from RM3,499 for the 11″ WiFi model and RM4,399 for the 12″ WiFi model. The cellular model starts from RM4,149 for the 11″ model and RM5,049 for the 12″ model.

For the Magic Keyboard wise, it will only be available in May 2020. There isn’t any pricing info on the Magic Keyboard itself yet. However, a few sources claim that it is priced at RM1,349 and RM1,549 for the 11″ iPad Pro and 12″ iPad Pro respectively.

The new iPad Pro is now yet available in Malaysia yet. At the moment, Apple didn’t mention the official date it will be available in Malaysia yet. We are assuming the iPad Pro won’t reach to Malaysia shore yet until June 2020 due to the Covid-19 outbreak worldwide. Anyways, let’s wait for an official confirmation from Apple itself.

Covid-19: Astro offers access to all its “movie” channels

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Covid-19: Astro offers access to all its “movie” channels
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We are sure by the time of writing this post, the whole world knows that many countries have initiated the lockdown. This means during the 14-days Movement Control Order period, people are not allowed to go out unnecessarily. We know some of you might get bored staying at home for 14-days. Thanks to Astro, now you can watch all the movie channels for free during this MCO period.

Yesterday, Astro made an announcement that it will be offering free access to all its movie channels. These complimentary channels are available starting from today, 18th March 2020 until 31st March 2020. Astro made the announcement a day after our new Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announces MCO throughout Malaysia.

All the current Astro subscribers can start to watch all the channels below starting 6 am today onwards. If you are away from your home, you can still access these channels from the Astro Go app. Here are the complimentary movie channels.

  • HBO
  • FOX Movies
  • Celestial Movies
  • tvN Movies
  • BolyOne
  • BOO
  • Cinemax
  • Fox Family Movies
  • Fox Action Movies
  • Astro Citra
  • Tayangan Hebat
  • Thangathirai
  • HITS Movies
  • Celestial Classic Movies

There are many blockbuster movies you can watch during this period. Movies such as Avengers: Endgame and the award-winning movie, Parasite are all available now.

This Facebook bug marked posts as spam

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This Facebook bug marked posts as spam
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We are now in the era of Covid-19 where the WHO has declared the Covid-19 as a pandemic. Smartphone makers have cancelled all the product launch events until June 2020. Tech giants such as Google and Facebook are working round the clock to curb fake news regarding Covid-19.

However, today morning we notice that Facebook has marked all our recent posts as spam in our TechmonQuay Facebook page. We were shocked when we saw it because none of our posts is spam-related. But then sooner, we notice that not only us but many users worldwide have started to complain that many of their posts have been marked as spam. This includes in Facebook-owned Instagram too. If you have posted anything related to Covid-19 then probably, your post might have been marked as spam too.

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Later today, the Facebook head of security claims that this is a bug which causes Facebook to mark post on the topic related to Covid-19 as spam. Facebook developed its own anti-spam system which uses AI to determine whether a post should be marked as spam.

According to Facebook’ VP of integrity, Guy Rosen, he claims that Facebook has fixed the bug which causes this issue. This doesn’t mean that you can post any topics related to Covid-19. Facebook will still use its own content moderator to check your post. Facebook has also restored all the posts which were accidentally removed from the app.

Huawei Mate Xs is priced at RM11,111 in Malaysia

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Huawei Mate Xs is priced at RM11,111 in Malaysia
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A few weeks ago, Huawei unveils its most awaited foldable smartphone, the Huawei Mate Xs. This was known to be one of the most expensive smartphones from the China tech giant. And now, Huawei Malaysia is ready to unveil the Mate Xs in Malaysia starting on 20th March 2020. Huawei has already unveiled its price to us and we are shocked to know the price of the Huawei Mate Xs.

At the beginning of this week, Huawei has posted the Huawei Mate Xs in the Lazada online store. The gigantic foldable device is currently priced at RM11,111 in Malaysia. However, sadly at the moment of writing this post, the Huawei Mate Xs is currently is out of stock. This shows how eager people are ready to purchase the Huawei Mate Xs. We are not sure yet though whether Huawei will update its stock for now. Anyways, we will update you all once there is an update from Huawei.

If you missed out to order the Huawei Mate Xs from the Lazada Online Store, you can still wait until 20th March 2020 to purchase the Mate Xs. Huawei Malaysia is also offering free gifts worth of RM978. The free gifts consist of leather cover for the Mate Xs and also Huawei’s latest FreeBuds 3. As of, for now, the Huawei Mate Xs is out of stock in the Huawei Online Store too.

Huawei Mate Xs Specs

To recap on the specs, Huawei Mate is just an updated version of the Huawei Mate X. The Mate X was supposed to launch globally in 2019 but due to some design changes, Huawei did not launch the Mate X globally. So, instead of the Mate X, Huawei launches the Mate Xs with a few changes. First of all, the Mate Xs features an 8″ foldable FullView display. It has a resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels. When the device is folded, then you will get a 6.6″ display with the screen resolution of 2480 x 1148 pixels. And not to forget, the rear display also comes with a 6.38″ rear display.

Under the hood, the Huawei Mate Xs is powered by the Kirin 990 processor which supports 5G. With this powerful processor, the Huawei Mate Xs is mated with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. Keeping the lights on all-day is the huge 4,500mAh battery which supports the 55W SuperCharge via USB-C. Surprisingly, the Huawei Mate Xs does not support the Qi wireless charging.

At the camera department, Huawei Mate Xs features a quad-camera setup. There is a 40MP main camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 3D depth sensor. There isn’t a front camera in the Huawei Mate Xs. This is because the rear camera can be used as the front camera. One of the features of the camera we feel is impressive is the Mirror Shooting feature. Using this feature, the person you are capturing can view their face as if looking at the mirror on the phone.

Overall, that’s the specs and the price of the Huawei Mate Xs in Malaysia. You can start to order the Huawei Mate Xs from both Lazada online store and Huawei online store too. Follow our Facebook page for more tech updates.

Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip with promo code

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Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip with promo code
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After launching the Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones in Malaysia, Samsung is now running a promotion to launch its next in line smartphone. It is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone. This is Samsung’s first-ever clamshell smartphone. The promotion period is starting from 17 March 2020 onwards.

At the moment, Samsung didn’t really mention about the exact end date of the promotion. From the Samsung Malaysia official website, we know that the clamshell device is priced at RM5,888. As this is a pre-order, you can either use your credit card, debit card, online banking or even instalment to pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip.

According to Samsung Malaysia, you will be entitled for the Samsung Galaxy Z Premier Service too. Part of it is the 24/7 Premium Careline where you can contact the Samsung customer support to get your issues solved regarding the Z Flip device. Moreover, Samsung is also providing free on-site pickup and delivery for service support within 12 months after you purchase the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.

Besides that, you will also be given the priority for the express lanes at the service centre. This means you do not have to wait in the queue at the Samsung service centre. In case you drop your phone, Samsung is even providing you with screen protection which consists of 1-time inner screen crack replacement. Do note that this is only for once only. If you crack your Galaxy Z Flip screen the second time, then you need to pay for the replacement itself.

How to participate in the Galaxy Z Flip pre-order promotion

Participating in this promotion is very simple. All you need to do is visit the Galaxy Z Flip official pre-order website and then enter the promo code “ZFLIPVIP”. After you click on the Add to cart then only you can enter the promo code. Upon applying the promo code, there is another offer too where you can get RM300 off if you purchase other Samsung products in the same cart.

To recap on the specs, the Galaxy Z Flip features the 6.7″ Infinity Flex AMOLED display. This is the first-ever foldable smartphone to use the world’s first Ultra-Thin Glass technology. Under the hood, the Z Flip runs on the Snapdragon 855+. This can be mated with the 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. For the price of RM5,888, you can get all-day battery life with the 3,300mAh battery. The Z Flip also supports the wireless charging and it also comes with the 15W fast charging brick which can be charged via the USB-C.

For the camera wise, the Z Flip also features two 12MP cameras which are the main camera and the ultra-wide-angle camera. Upfront there is also a 10MP selfie camera at the top of the punch-hole display.

In conclusion, if you are planning to purchase the Galaxy Z Flip, then you might want to consider to participate in the pre-order promotion to get all these exclusive offers. For more information regarding the Galaxy Z Flip, you may want to visit the Z Flip official website.

Samsung offers free smartphone sanitizing service

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Samsung offers free smartphone sanitizing service
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I am sure all of you already know that the Covid-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO advises all of us to wash our hands as frequently as possible. But did you know that you have to clean your smartphones too frequently?

Keeping your smartphones clean is compulsory. That’s what Samsung thinks too. Thanks to Samsung Malaysia, now your smartphone can be cleaned by Samsung’s Galaxy Sanitising Service. This is a free service which Samsung is offering for all its Samsung devices.

I know you will be thinking what’s the difference Samsung cleaning your smartphone than you cleaning it by yourself. Well, first of all, Samsung says that it will be using UV-C light to clean your Galaxy devices. This is a technology which a company PhoneSoap has developed back in 2009. According to Samsung, it has tested this technology before offering it to its customers.

All you have to do is bring along your Samsung smartphones and walk into the nearest service centre to sanitize your smartphone. Did you know that your smartphone has 18 times germs compared to the germs in the restrooms? Watch the video below to know what is PhoneSoap.

However, Samsung did not mention that using this 3rd party device it will kill all the bacteria, germs or viruses yet. But to avoid having contact with the germs, it’s better to bring your Galaxy devices to your nearest service centre to get it sanitized for free. Apart from Samsung, Apple also has also revealed a few ways to disinfect your Apple devices too. All you need to do is use the alcohol wipes or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes to clean your Apple devices.

In conclusion, it’s better to keep your third hands clean too apart from your both hands. For more information visit the Samsung website for more information on Samsung Galaxy Sanitising Service in Malaysia.

Apple WWDC 2020 will be a digital-only event on June

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Apple WWDC 2020 will be a digital-only event on June
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Q1 of 2020 is almost coming to an end. In the midst of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the Covid-19 as a pandemic, tech giants around the world have started to cancel all its upcoming event. Part of it is Apple also has officially made an announcement today saying that it upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference will continue as planned.

However, the WWDC 2020 event will be a completely digital-only event. This means Apple wouldn’t be having any sort of physical gathering at San Jose, California on June 2020. Apple is taking this initiative due to the widespread of Covid-19 all around the world. Besides that, there are many cases also at the area of San Jose in California which causes Apple to cancel its physical WWDC 2020 event.

All this time, we from TechmonQuay have been watching the WWDC event live from Malaysia. It has been normal for us. But that’s only the keynote event. The question is how about the hand-on event. Looks like Apple is planning for its online WWDC 2020 a packed with a content event for both consumers, press media and developers.

Apart from that, Apple also has announced that it will be donating $1 million to the local San Jose organization to offset the revenue loss during the WWDC 2020 in June. That’s a great move Apple. According to Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, Apple has been preparing a new interactive way to interact with the engineers. We are guessing this could be almost like a programming Bootcamp.

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In conclusion, we are looking forward to the Apple WWDC 2020 digital-event. Currently, Apple didn’t reveal the exact date yet on WWDC event details. We will reveal more details once Apple reveals the official date of the WWDC 2020. As of, for now, both Facebook and Google have to cancel its F8 and Google I/O developer conference too due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

So stay safe guys, try not to go out frequently especially to crowded places. If you insist to go then wear a mask and make sure to carry a sanitizer with you.

TNG to roll out RFID on April 1st for all PLUS tolls

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TNG to roll out RFID on April 1st for all PLUS tolls
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We already know that Touch ‘n Go has stopped offering its free RFID sticker after announcing it on February 2020. As part of the announcement, Touch ‘n Go also confirms that the RFID sticker will be priced at RM35. Now, TNG is ready to roll out the RFID feature for all PLUS highways.

According to TNG, it will roll out the RFID feature starting on 1st April 2020. Currently, the RFID feature is already available at 10 open-tolls only. Starting next month, you can start to use the RFID feature if you are crossing in any of the 83 toll plazas on PLUS highway. According to PLUS, it will support 173 RFID lanes which 131 lanes are only for RFID and the remaining will be both SmartTAG and RFID.

Have you got your car fixed with the RFID sticker? There is still time for you to get it for RM35 at any of the RFID fitment centres. Later this year, Touch ‘n Go will also be offering a way to deduct your toll payments directly from your TNG eWallet app. With this feature implemented, you can simply connect your credit card or debit card to your TNG eWallet account and it will deduct automatically. You wouldn’t have to worry about reloading your TNG card anymore. You can still get the RFID sticker from the below highways.

  • Sungai Buloh Overhead Bridge Restaurant (Both bounds)
  • Seremban RSA (Both bounds)
  • Ulu Bernam RSA (Southbound)
  • Tapah RSA (Both bounds)
  • Gopeng RTC at Simpang Pulai Layby
  • Ayer Keroh Overhead Bridge Restaurant (Both bounds)  
  • Gunung Semanggol RSA (Northbound)
  • Gunung RSA (Both bounds)
  • Temerloh RSA (Both bounds) (LPT1)
  • Gambang RSA (Both bounds) (LPT1)

You might be wondering, can you enter into the highways through the RFID lane and then exit with the other lane. Sorry to tell you, that will not work in this case. PLUS will be charging you a Long Journey Time penalty if you did not exit through the RFID lane. So make sure your entry and exit on the right lane.

In conclusion, we are hoping the daily massive jams can be reduced during school holidays with the RFID feature. The RFID sticker is now available at RM35 only.

Oppo Watch is another clone of the Apple Watch

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Oppo Watch is another clone of the Apple Watch
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Apple Watch has truly revolutionized how a smartwatch should be. Looking forward now, 90% of the smartwatches are following the benchmark Apple set. On March 6 2020, the China smartphone company unveils its most awaited flagship phone, Oppo Find X2 Pro. On the same day itself, Oppo also unveils its first-ever smartwatch called Oppo Watch.

The Oppo Watch comes in three models which are the stainless steel version, the 46mm and 41mm aluminium case version. All these three models feature a 3D flexible hyperboloid display which is the industry-first display for a smartwatch. The icons and the fonts are bold and sharper with the AMOLED Retina display. With this hyperboloid display, the Oppo Watch has a 72.76% of screen-to-body ratio with a 402 x 476 resolution.

On the feature-wise, the Oppo Watch connects you forever with its built-in cellular feature. Similar to the Apple Watch Series 5, the Oppo Watch supports eSIM. This means you can continuously stay connected even without having your Oppo smartphone with you. Besides that, the Oppo Watch also features various types of the watch face. It comes with the style-matching AI which can generate the watch face based on your outfit colour.

For the health-wise, the Oppo Watch does a pretty decent job in monitoring your health. Apart from tracking your heart rate, the Oppo Watch can also monitor your sleep quality. It will generate a sleep report which will show the duration of a deep sleep, light sleep and awake time. For the female, Oppo has also included the cycle tracking app for all female users. The Oppo Watch also has its own breathing reminder app built-in. Even Apple also has the Breathe app built-in on its smartwatch.

Under the hood, the Oppo Watch also features a Dual-Chip Endurance System which can switch between Snapdragon and Apollo chip. This switching activity is done based on the current power usage mode. Most probably, the Snapdragon chip will be used when the watch is normal power mode and then it switches to Apollo chip during low power mode. According to Oppo, it claims that the Oppo Watch can last up to 40 hours in a single charge with its Smart Mode. Unless if you enable the Power Save Mode, then the watch can last up to 21 days on a single charge.

Whenever it comes to Oppo, it is always well-known for its flash charging technology. That’s the same technology Oppo has integrated for the Oppo Watch. Now the Oppo Watch features the Watch VOOC Flash Charging technology. It can fully charge your watch within 75 minutes only. If you charge for 15 minutes you can use the Oppo Watch for 18 hours at least. That is almost enough for the entire day of use.

Pricing and Availability

The OPPO Watch Series will be available globally and will hit the shelves in mainland China from March 24. The currently unveiled versions use the Android-based ColorOS Watch system. It will soon come in versions tailored to other markets, so please stay tuned. The 41mm model is priced at CNY1,499 (RM913) whereas the 46mm model is priced at CNY1,999 (RM1,218).

As OPPO’s first foray into the wearable market, OPPO Watch is raising the bar with its signature design, built-in cellular connectivity, health & fitness features, fast charging, and Dual-Chip Endurance System. Overall, it’s a smartwatch experience you won’t want to miss.

TNG opens more fitment centres in Penang and Johor

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TNG opens more fitment centres in Penang and Johor
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It has been one month since Touch ‘n Go made the official announcement to roll out its RFID feature nationwide. Since then, TNG has started to charge for the fitment RM35. During the announcement, it also announces a few fitment centres, especially in KL. Now, Touch ‘n Go has announced that it will be opening more fitment centres in Penang, Johor and Perak.

Apart from the current fitment centres in the list, Touch ‘n Go has opened another 18 new fitment centres in Penang, Johor and Perak. If you have missed out the free RFID tag fitting, now you need to pay RM35 for the RFID sticker. Do note that, in a few states the RFID fitment centres are extended up to end of March 2020 only.

In conclusion, if you don’t want to miss this opportunity, make your move now by finding the nearest fitment centre.

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