With the rise of cashless society today, Malaysians have been educated for going cashless in their daily life. Vivo Malaysia has also joined forces in pursuit of the government’s aspirations of transforming into a cashless society and digital economy.
In collaboration with Touch ‘n Go eWallet, Malaysian will stand a chance to win a brand new Vivo V15 through Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s biggest lucky draw yet! With Touch’n Go Big 2,000,000 Weekly Draw contest, 400 Vivo V15 and other amazing prizes are up for grabs!
All participants are required to utilise the Touch ‘n Go eWallet to stand a chance to win these prizes. For participants who have claimed the RM30 e-Tunai Rakyat on Touch ‘n Go eWallet, the entries per transaction will be doubled. While with more entries obtained, participants will be entitled to a better chance of winning!
Every year, the Unicode Consortium reveals new emojis for messaging purposes. This year the Unicode Consortium reveals a total of 117 new emoji. You can be seeing these emojis rolled out globally as soon as later this year only. According to the Unicode Consortium, these 117 emojis will be part of the Emoji 13.0 update.
The moment I looked at the few of the emojis from the list, I have already know which emoji will be mostly used. Could you guess it? Comment your answer below. For this year lineup, you can expect there are 62 new emojis. On top of that, there is an additional 55 new gender emoji which comes in different skin tones. Personally, I like the ninja emoji which I can use when I am chatting with my friends.
Emojis to value the transgender community
Thanks to Emojipedia, where they have shared the first look of the new emojis. I remember when once I was watching The Emoji Movie, I really wanted to have emojis which can really animate. If that type of emojis rolled trust me, it is going to be a game-changer for the messaging platform.
Apart from that, the Emoji Consortium for the first time has included the transgender flag emoji. According to TheVerge, this transgender flag emoji and the transgender emoji was sponsored by both Google and Microsoft. If you notice on the image above, there is a few emoji where Google introduced which are the “person in a tuxedo” and a “person in veil”. These emojis are created to show appreciation towards the transgender community.
In conclusion, these are the emoji’s which I feel you guys going to use it for your daily messaging. We will update you once the Emoji 13.0 is rolled out globally during the fall this year. Stay tuned for more updates from us.
After AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines is the next airline company to launch its facial recognition system. According to Malaysia Airlines, the reason for launching this system is to make the boarding process quicker.
If you notice the current boarding process is really tiring. Especially in Malaysia, you got to walk from one terminal to another end terminal. But with Malaysia Airlines’s facial recognition system you don’t have to display your documents at every checkpoint before boarding the flight. Malaysia Airlines is naming it as Single-Token program.
For time being, Malaysia Airlines will be piloting this project for two Malaysia Airlines flights. There are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Narita International Airport and from Kuala Lumpur to Kansai International Airport. According to Malaysia Airlines, the Single-Token program will be starting from 29th January onwards.
In order to sign up for this pilot program, all you need to do is walk-in to either the H5 or H8 counter. You can also sign up via the self-service kiosk at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Within a few minutes, you should be able to use the facial recognition system while boarding the flight.
While you are walking in to board the flight, you have to pass the automated gate. While walking through this gate, the system will verify your face. According to Malaysia Airlines, this system will help to increase efficiency during the peak seasons. The solution which the Malaysia Airlines uses is the SITA’s Smart Path solution.
Overall, the AirAsia FACES system is way better than the Single-Token program. It is because the AirAsia FACES allows you to register it using the smartphone app itself. That is convenient. Probably, Malaysia Airlines could be introducing its own app after its pilot program. For more information, you can visit Malaysia Airlines Single-Token program website.
Samsung has officially entered into the flip phone business back in 2019. When it introduces, the Galaxy Fold, fans went crazy. Again, this year Samsung is ready to unveil its next flip phone. Back in October 2019, when we wrote about Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 we thought that could be Samsung be naming its next foldable smartphone. But now, Samsung names its next foldable smartphone as Samsung Galaxy Z Flip.
Now, we even have the rendered images of the Galaxy Z Flip. Thanks to our serial leaksters both Evan Blass and Roland Quandt for revealing the design and also the specs of the Galaxy Z Flip. The design of the Galaxy Z Flip is almost similar to the latest Motorola RAZR which comes with a clamshell design.
The internal display features a 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED Panel. This is the first smartphone in the world to use Ultra-Thin Glass. With this thinnest glass, the Galaxy Z Flip has a screen resolution of 2636 x 1080 pixels. As you can see it below, it also comes with a punch-hole display which houses the selfie camera. Apart from having the premium build quality, the Galaxy Z Flip is more durable than the plastic film in the current Galaxy Fold.
On the other side, the outside display features a 1.06″ AMOLED screen. This display comes with the always-on feature where you can view notifications directly from the cover without flip opening the Galaxy Z Flip.
No headphone jack and expandable storage
At the camera department, the Galaxy Z Flip features a dual-camera setup. It comes with two 12MP cameras which are the main camera and the ultra-wide-angle camera. According to Roland, you can also record 4K videos at 60fps. The front comes with the 10MP selfie camera. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855+ processor. This includes an 8GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. However, Samsung is not including its usual expandable storage via microSD card.
From the leak images also we got to know that the Samsung is still insisting to use the same folding mechanism as the Galaxy Fold. When you flip the Galaxy Z Flip, you should be able to notice the metal bar which written “Samsung”. If you have been thinking about the gap which you can view on the Galaxy Fold, then wollaa. Good news! It looks like Samsung has already fixed it. On the side, the Galaxy Z Flip comes with a fingerprint scanner. The same side also you can find the volume rocker button. However, Samsung has already removed the 3.5mm headphone jack.
In conclusion, you can expect Samsung to unveil the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy S20 on the 11th of February 2020. Well, for Malaysians, Samsung Malaysia might be revealing both these devices sooner than expected. Stay tuned for more updates from us.
February is just around the corner and Samsung has already revealed the launch date of its upcoming smartphone, Galaxy S20. Samsung will be launching the Galaxy S20 on 11th of February which will takes place in San Francisco. At the same time, we are also hearing rumours saying that Samsung could be introducing its next-generation wireless earbuds, Galaxy Buds+.
Surprisingly, before the launch itself, our serial leakster @evleaks claims that Samsung will be giving away the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ for free when you pre-order its latest Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra. This promotion is only valid during the pre-order period. If you miss this opportunity then you might need to buy the Galaxy Buds+ separately. @evleaks has even share us the photo of the promotion from Samsung.
We know that this is just a picture only. But, from the leaked picture above, it seems pretty convincing. The design of the Galaxy Buds+ looks almost similar to the current Galaxy Buds. We are not sure what are the newly added features for the Galaxy Buds+ but we are looking forward to hearing it from Samsung itself on 11th February. However, rumours say that Samsung is not including the active noise cancellation feature for the Galaxy Buds+.
Samsung Galaxy S20: 100x Space Zoom
For the pricing wise, we are expecting Samsung Malaysia to keep the Galaxy Buds+ price at within RM600. This is because the current Galaxy Buds is retailing at RM499. If Samsung wants to sell for a higher price, RM600 could be the maximum expected price for the Galaxy Buds+.
Besides the Galaxy Buds+, we also got to know that the Galaxy S20 will be upgrading its camera system. From the promotion picture above, it seems like Samsung is adding a new feature called Space Zoom. From the picture, we know that you can take space photography by zooming up to 100x Space Zoom.
Well, that’s all we have for now. We will update you all once Samsung reveals both the Galaxy S20 and also the Galaxy Buds+ very soon. Stay tuned for more updates from us.
Tinder has continuously been the world’s most used dating app. Due to that, its user’s privacy and security have to be a high priority. Last week, Tinder has introduced tons of safety features for its app.
One of the features which got out attention was the blue checkmark feature. Well we know getting a blue checkmark is not easy unless you are a public figure. But if you want to get a blue checkmark next to your profile, Tinder is the app you should use. Here’s how you can get the blue checkmark next to your Tinder profile.
All you need to get the blue checkmark you have to pass the Photo Verification test. At the moment, Tinder has started to roll out this feature slowly to all its users. The reason is that this feature is still under testing phase. If you are able to view the Photo Verification test then you have to do the following to receive the blue checkmark icon for your Tinder profile.
Tinder will request you for a series of real-time posed selfies. You have to pose according to the pose. Then Tinder uses its human-assisted AI technology to verify your profile. The AI will compare all your existing profile photos in order to train itself.
Apart from the Photo Verification feature, Tinder has also introduced other features such as Noonlight. Using this feature, you can share your date information to the people you trust. If you feel uncomfortable during your date night, you can immediately trigger the SOS-like button.
In a nutshell, that’s how you can easily get the blue checkmark for your Tinder profile. Tinder will be rolling out all these security features in the next few months.
Vivo has recently announced to debut its latest APEX 2020 at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 on 23 February in Barcelona. The APEX series has come to be known as a lineup of concept phones feature bezel-less design, high screen ratio, innovative cameras, pop-up selfie camera and so forth.
It is believed that Vivo APEX 2020 will be featuring bezel-less design and improved screen-to-body ratio. The device will be utilising the in-display fingerprint sensor with a waterfall display, similarly to Vivo NEX 3. While the device may be retaining the pop-up camera design or featuring an under-screen camera.
Vivo APEX 2020 is also expected to expand the screen fingerprint recognition area to the entire screen while the recognition rate and accuracy rate will be significantly improved as well.
In terms of charging endurance, the Vivo APEX 2020 should be equipped with magnetic charging interface and wireless charging while it is also powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 processor. The latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform offers cutting-edge performance, improved graphics, an uplift in CPU performance, and robust 5G connectivity.
As of current, there is not much information to be revealed on the concept of the upcoming APEX 2020. Vivo’s press conference will be happening from 23 February till 24 February at MWC 2020 in Barcelona.
Finally, we can confirm you all the WhatsApp will be rolling out its Dark mode feature very soon for its Android app. This was first confirmed by the most famous WhatsApp beta website. According to WABetaInfo, the “Dark Theme” is available to all beta users with the version 2.20.13.
How to enable WhatsApp Dark Theme?
Previously, when we wrote a few articles about Dark Mode, we were really hoping WhatsApp should introduce the Dark Mode feature for its app. Soon Facebook-owned apps will be complete with the Dark Mode feature. If you are using the beta version as stated above, then you can enable the Dark Theme from the “Chat” under the settings page. WhatsApp even allows you to either manually disable it or you can also allow your Android dark mode setting to set it for you.
For you, Dark Mode is something normal. It just makes your screen darker right. But there is a scientific reason why Dark Theme is really necessary for smartphones. First of all, with Dark Mode, it improves the battery life of your smartphone especially if it has an OLED display. According to TheVerge, Dark Mode really improves your smartphone battery life. That’s the reason companies like Apple and Google are developing their apps and OS with system-wide Dark Mode.
Apart from that, Dark Mode is also good for your eyes. Many of us like to use our smartphone during the night. With the bright colour interface, it can strain our eyes. But, with Dark Mode, the interface is darker which makes it easier to use it in dark environments. See, now you already know the benefits of changing your phone settings to Dark Mode.
At the moment, the Dark Theme is available for Android beta users only. But, if it is already reaching to Android users soon then iOS users should be receiving these updates within this year itself. If you are using an Android smartphone, you can try to install the beta APK from here. Do note that, it is risky to install APK from websites because it might contain virus or malware.
In a nutshell, we can’t wait to try out the Dark Theme for WhatsApp for iOS once WhatsApp rolls out officially to non-beta users.
How many of you want to own an iPhone but due to the high pricing you decide to use Android smartphones? If you are one of them, then we have good news for you all. Apple will be launching its first-ever low-cost iPhone on March 2020.
According to the report from Bloomberg, Apple is prepping to launch its new low-cost iPhone this year. Well, this is not the first time Apple launches its so-called “affordable” iPhones SE. However, this year, it seems convincing that Apple is indeed working on a “low-cost” iPhone. Could this be the next-generation iPhone SE?
First of all, the low-cost iPhone will almost look-alike the previous iPhone 8 which was launched back in 2017. According to iGeeksBlog, the so-called “low-cost” iPhone could be named as either iPhone 9 or iPhone SE2. Nevertheless, the design still remains the same as the iPhone 8. Despite having a similar design, the iPhone SE2 will feature a 4.7″ display. The rear will come with the frosted glass back which you can see in the current iPhone 11.
The best part of all is the return of the home button to the iPhone. Twitter leakster @OnLeaks, confirms that the iPhone SE2 will be having an actual home button. This means you can expect the Touch ID to be built-in into the home button. Due to the “low-cost” iPhone, there wouldn’t be a Face ID on the iPhone SE2.
Bloomberg also has reported that the assembly of the iPhone SE2 will be split between three supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry, Pegatron Corp. and Wistron Corp. Previously, most of Apple’s iPhones will be assembled by Foxconn. Since Foxconn charges Apple at a higher rate now, Apple has decided to leave Foxconn and assemble its devices in other countries.
That’s all, for now, we have regarding Apple’s low-cost iPhone SE2. We will constantly update you all once we have more updates regarding the low-cost iPhone. Follow our Facebook page for more latest updates.
Google is the most used search engines in the world. You can literally search anything on Google without worrying about the results. Google is always trying to improve its search results by updating its search engines with new updates. However, for its latest updates, things seem kind of crazily irritating.
If you have noticed in your search results, Google has added a tiny favicon of the website in the search results. Even though this is a small update Google rolls out, I personally find it a kind of crazily irritating. According to Google, this is part of its plan to make sure to let the user know from where the information is coming from.
I think before this itself, the Google search engine has already had a clean interface. I am not sure why are they doing this to the search results. But, when I am searching for a search result using Google, I only want to know the results not from where it is coming from. However, for ads wise most probably, all of you want to know about it. The reason is you should know whether you are clicking on the ads or organic search results.
Google has tweeted that, apart from mobile search results, it will be rolling this update to the desktop search results too. Some of you could have already seen the search results with the irritating favicon.
Site owners can indicate a preferred icon they wish to have appear next to Google Search listings as explained here:https://t.co/RtpBOlThbz
If your website doesn’t have a favicon, then you can add a new one by following the guideline from Google. A special thanks to Lifehacker for sharing the steps to apply filters to remove the favicons on the search results. If you don’t care about these changes then deal with it. Let us know in the comment section whether you are happy with Google’s new search engine update.
