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Google officially unveils Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL

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After months of waiting, finally, Google unveils the most rumoured smartphone Google Pixel 4. The tech giant unveils the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL at New York City yesterday during the media event. Before Google unveils this smartphone, we have concluded a list of features we felt Google will introduce for the Google Pixel 4. It seems most of the features have been revealed yesterday.

Dual-camera to capture the perfect photo

For the first time ever, Google upgrades its camera for its Google Pixel 4. Google Pixel 4 features a dual-camera setup. It has a main 16MP camera and a 12.2MP telephoto camera. When it comes to capturing photos, Google is always at its best. With this new dual-camera system and Google’s new Super Res Zoom software, you surely can capture great photos with your Google Pixel 4 even from a long distance.

Google has already introduced the Night Sight feature in the previous Pixel 3. With this feature, you can already take stunning photos in complete low-light situation. Now, Google is taking a step forward on its Night Sight feature where you can shot the night sky, the stars, and even the Milky Way. If you own the previous Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a you will also get this latest camera app update.

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The other new camera feature is dual exposure control. With both the HDR+ and dual exposure control feature, you can now fine-tune the brightness and the amount of detail in the shadows before capturing a photo. For example, taking shots during sunset is difficult due to the brightness of the sun. With Pixel 4, you can easily adjust the setting and know exactly how your photo will look like.

Pixel 4 Motion Sense: Detects your movement

As we said earlier, Pixel 4 has a new feature called Motion Sense. It uses a small radar sensor to detect your movement around your phone. It is so accurate until it can event initiate your face unlock when you are reaching your phone. On top of it, you can use the new Quick Gesture feature to skip songs or reject a phone call. Just easily wave your hand snooze your alarms when you are lazy to wake up in the morning.

A gif showing someone skipping songs using Motion Sense

Always the best Google Assistant

We all know Google’s Google Assistant is the best feature in any smartphone. It is truly your personal assistant. Now Google Assistant is can get your things done for you in a faster way. Querying your questions is going to be completely easy. You just have to say a phrase and continue from where you left off. Google Assistant remembers the keywords and it can know what you want to do. For instance, you can ask the Assistant to “show my photos from New York” and then say “the ones in Central Park.” Then, you can share a picture by saying “send it to Mom.”

All new Recorder and Personal Safety app

The Recorder app we all know is something we used to record our voice or important messages. Now, the Recorder app can transcribe your voice recording and identify common sounds such as music and applause. With this new feature, you can easily search your important recordings by using the keywords itself. Google will be rolling this audio transcript feature for more languages soon.

An example of how the recorder app works

Pixel 4 also comes with a new Personal Safety app that can automatically call 911 if it detects that you’ve been in a car accident. Car crash detection will be available in English in the U.S.

Greater performance and security

With all these amazing features, Google Pixel 4 is completely fast, powerful and secure. The Pixel Neural Core is the main engine for all the on-device processing, machine learning and always-on computing. Without the Pixel Neural Core, your Pixel smartphone is not smart.

Besides that, Pixel 4 has a built-in security chip, Titan M which protects all your data inside your phone including protecting the operating system 24/7. According to Google, Pixel 4 will be receiving monthly security updates for 3 years including the latest version of Android 10 software updates.

Pricing and availability 

As usual, Google has not launched any of its smartphones in Malaysia yet. The same goes for Pixel 4. Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL is mainly available in the United States, Australia Singapore, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Spain, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL is officially priced at $799 () and $899 () respectively. Google will start to ship it on October 24 onwards. You can start to pre-order it now if you are these countries as we stated above. Pixel 4 comes in a three colours which are Clearly White, Just Black, and a limited edition, Oh So Orange. For more information on the technical specifications of the Google Pixel 4, click the button below.

Pre-order Vivo NEX 3 5G to get premium gifts worth up to RM699

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Previously, Vivo Malaysia officially reveals that Vivo NEX 3 5G is coming to Malaysia shores on 17th October onwards. It is also noted that this is the first 5G smartphone to launch in Malaysia. Even though, Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and Huawei Mate 30 Pro has the 5G chipset in it still only the 4G variants was launched in Malaysia recently.

Today, Vivo has already opened its pre-order page where you can pre-order the device before the launch. If you pre-order the Vivo NEX 3 5G, you will get exclusive premium gifts worth up to RM699. Some of the premium gifts are a bag, electric toothbrush, Vivo tumbler and Vivo screen protection warranty.

To recap on the specs, Vivo NEX 3 5G is the first 5G smartphone to launch in Malaysia. This is one of Vivo’s flagship devices. Vivo NEX 3 5G features a beautiful 6.89″ Waterfall FullView Full HD+ Super AMOLED display. We have talked about this display technology when Oppo shows off this display technology. With that, Vivo NEX 3 5G is equipped with the in-display fingerprint sensor. It has a 16MP front pop-up selfie camera.

For the back, it features a triple-camera system where the main camera is a 64MP lens. The rests are 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 13MP telephoto lens. Apart from Redmi and RealmeVivo is the next smartphone maker to feature a 64MP camera for the main camera. For more technical information on the Vivo NEX 3 5G, you can click on the button below.

Since now we can give you all the official pricing of the Vivo NEX 3 5G smartphone. The 8GB+256GB internal storage variant is priced at RM3,899. Other than the Vivo Online Store, you can also pre-order the device from Lazada here.

Everything you need to know about Google Pixel 4 before the launch

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Google will be unveiling the most rumoured Google Pixel 4 today at its “Made by Google” event. The media event will take place today in New York City. Most of us waiting for Google to unveil the Pixel 4 smartphone with improvement to the hardware and designs. With that said, here’s everything you need to know about Google Pixel 3 ahead of the launch.

Facial Recognition and Motion Sense

Do you still remember back in July Google releases a video on the Pixel 4? From the video, the first thing we notice was Google Pixel 4 will be having its own Face ID feature to unlock the device. Continuously watching the video, we also notice Google will also be introducing a new feature called Motion Sense. This feature will allow you to navigate your phone without even touching it.

For example, you can simply wave your hand to the right to select the next song. Thinking about this feature, we feel this is something not useful. This is because most of the time we are holding our phone in one hand only. We prefer to use in a single hand. Unless you really cannot touch your phone using your hands, then this feature could be really useful though.

Coming back to the facial recognition feature, we believe you can unlock your phone in any orientation. This is something Apple iPhone does not have. However, we have to see it first how it works before confirming things. For the specs-wise, you can click the button below for the expected specs. Do note this is the leaked specs previously.

Motion Mode

Besides that, Google surely will be improving its camera on the Google Pixel 4. The previous Google Pixel 3 camera was totally mind-blowing. Personally, we felt it was the best camera ever in a smartphone. Now, we are expecting Google to unveil a new feature for this device which is the Motion Mode. Using this feature, you can easily capture action shots with your Google Pixel 4 camera. For instance, if you see someone jumping from a trampoline, you can easily capture their action moments easily.

Audio Zoom

This is something feature we are expecting on the Google Pixel 4. Audio Zoom has been used in the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and also in the latest iPhone 11 Pro. It will adjust the audio level in real-time when you zoom to a specific object. If you are zooming on a specific person who is talking, the outside sounds will be reduced so that you can hear the sounds of the person talking.

Audio Transcript

The other feature is something Android 10 already has is Audio Transcript. Google could be revamping its Recorder app for the Google Pixel 4. With this app, your audios will be translated into a text where you can search your recordings easily by using the search terms.

Image from 9t6o5Google

Auto Dial 911

Last but not least, Google might be working also on this new feature too. If you have met with an accident, your phone can immediately call 911. How these things works are still unclear. We will have to wait for Google to reveal it today.

Image from XDA Developers

You can watch the Google Pixel 4 launch event live today on YouTube here.

Oppo launches Oppo K5 with 64MP quad-camera in China

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After Realme and Xiaomi unveil its first 64MP quad-camera smartphone, Oppo also introduces its new Oppo K5 smartphone in China. Oppo K5 is Oppo’s first smartphone to have a 64MP quad-camera setup.

In the front, it has a 6.4″ AMOLED display which has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Since it has an AMOLED display, the Oppo K5 also has an in-display fingerprint sensor. Instead of having a pop-up camera, Oppo K5 has a dewdrop display to house the 32MP selfie camera.

Behind, is Oppo’s first-ever 64MP quad-camera setup. It features a 64MP camera as the main camera. It uses the similar Samsung’s GW1 sensor which presents in the other 64MP quad-camera smartphones. The other cameras are 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and two 2MP cameras. One of it is dedicated for macro shots.

Under the hood, the OppoK5 is powered by a Snapdragon 730G chipset which is mated with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It also features a 4,000 mAh battery which supports Oppo’s new VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. This is Oppo’s latest fast charging technology where you can charge your phone up to 67% in 30-minutes.

For more information on the technical specs, click the button below.

Pricing and Availability

For the pricing wise, the 6GB+128GB variant is priced at CNY1,899 (RM1,124). The 8GB+128GB variant is priced at CNY2,099 (RM1,242). Whereas the highest variant 8GB+256GB is priced at CNY2,499 (1,479). Currently, Oppo has not specified about the global release date yet. Keep on following our page, we will update you once Oppo reveals the information.

Xiaomi next smartphone could have a corner selfie camera

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Xiaomi has recently just launched Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha which is Xiaomi’s best concept smartphone. Now, Xiaomi has filed a patent on its next upcoming smartphone. According to TigerMobiles, Xiaomi could be developing its next smartphone which could feature a front facing selfie camera in the corner of the display.

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From the leaked image above, the design looks like the current Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S. However, camera placement is flipped 90-degrees as shown in the image above. Additionally, the selfie cameras are placed at both corners of the display. This seems kind of weird. Eventually, users might be interested in this selfie camera placement design.

Is Xiaomi developing another affordable smartphone? We have to wait to find out more information on it.

You can buy Samsung Galaxy Fold again on October 18

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Recently, Samsung Malaysia officially tweeted that Samsung Galaxy Fold is sold out in Malaysia during the pre-order day itself. Today, Samsung Malaysia has tweeted that, you can purchase the Galaxy Fold starting on 18th October.

Previously, Samsung Malaysia allows you to walk-in to the Samsung Experience Store to pre-order the premium Galaxy Fold. On October 18th, you can go to the Samsung Experience Store to purchase one for yourself. However, Samsung Malaysia says the Galaxy Fold is only available in selected stores and the quantities are very limited.

To recap the specs, Samsung Galaxy Fold, is Samsung’s first foldable smartphone. By unfolding you can use the Galaxy Fold as a tablet. It features a 12GB RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage. For more information on the specs, you can click on the button below. Currently, the device is priced at RM8,388.

By now, we are sure that many of you would have known that there are many benefits when you purchase the Galaxy Fold. First of all, the Samsung Malaysia offers your Galaxy Fold Premier Service where you can contact the support team 24/7. Besides that, you can also get free on-site pickup and delivery for 12 months.

In conclusion, if you have pre-ordered the Galaxy Fold unit before this, you will receive it on 18th of October, this week. If you are interested in the current offer, you can walk-in to the selected Samsung Experience Store to purchase the limited units of the Samsung Galaxy Fold.

#GalaxyFold pre-order sold out in less than 24 hours

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Samsung Malaysia started the pre-order of its upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold in Malaysia on 8th of October. Within a day Samsung Malaysia launches the pre-order in Malaysia, the device is sold out nationwide in less than 24 hours.

Do you know Samsung Galaxy Fold is the most expensive smartphone ever created by Samsung? Another fact about this device is the Samsung Galaxy Fold is the first-ever foldable smartphone in the world. It can easily transform into a 7.3″ tablet by unfolding the device.

As we said earlier, Samsung Malaysia allows you to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Fold by walk-in to the Samsung Experience Store and pay RM800 deposit. Currently, the device is priced at RM8,388 in Malaysia. If you have pre-ordered this flagship you can collect the Galaxy Fold starting from 16th October 2019.

Besides that, when you pre-order the Galaxy Fold, Samsung offers its premium service. You will be getting 24/7 premium careline which includes a free on-site device pickup for service support. Moreover, Samsung also offers priority express lane at all Samsung service centres when you walk-in with your Galaxy Fold.

Xiaomi’s most affordable wireless earbud is just RM99

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Apart from launching the Redmi Note 8 series in Malaysia, Xiaomi Malaysia has officially launched three pairs of true wireless earbuds. One of it looks almost similar to the Apple AirPods. If you don’t believe us. You can take a look at it below.

Mi True Wireless Earphones

As we said just now, Mi True Wireless Earphones looks alike Apple AirPods. This earphones is Xiaomi’s first-ever truly wire-free earphones. You can listen to high-quality audio for 3 hours continuously. It has a charging case which can be charged via USB-C. The built-in battery of the charging case can charge completely in just one hour.

By looking at the design, the Mi True Wireless Earphones seems to be securely fit into your ears and comfortable at the same time. Besides that, this wireless earphones also comes with intuitive touch control. Few of the things you can do via this earphones is tap twice to answer or hang-up calls, tap twice to play music and tap left side twice to activate the voice assistant.

It even has the noise-cancelling mode where it can cancel all the noises outside. With this, you can get a better sounding experience. For the pricing wise, the Mi True Wireless Earphones is available on the Xiaomi store on Shopee for RM329.

Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic

Apart from the Mi True Wireless earphone, Xiaomi also introduces Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic. Honestly, this is the most affordable earbuds with good sound quality. It seems, this earbud is also known as Redmi AirDots in some countries. However, if you purchase it in Malaysia, it is officially called Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic. This earbud is priced at RM99 only.

Mi True Wireless Earbuds

The standard model is called Mi True Wireless Earbuds. This is cheaper than the Mi True Wireless Earphones but slightly expensive than the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic. Currently, it is priced at RM179. The only difference between this model and the basic model is the buttons. In the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic, comes with a physical button. Whereas, the Mi True Wireless Earbuds comes with a touch-sensitive control which is similar to the Mi True Wireless Earphones.

In conclusion, all these three wireless earphones and earbuds will be available for sale starting 12th October 2019. You can even purchase it online through Lazada and Shopee.

Facebook finally rolls out Dark Mode for Instagram

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Dark Mode has been currently trending feature in the world of technology. Even the recent iOS 13 and Android 10 both supports system-wide Dark Mode. Facebook has been working on this feature for the Facebook Messenger app. Now, Facebook has started to roll out the Dark Mode feature for its Instagram app.

If you are using the latest iOS 13 and Android 10, probably, you should be able to see Dark Mode in the latest Instagram app. The main benefit of using Dark Mode is to reduce strain to your eyes. Looking at the statistics, Instagram has over 1 billion active users where 50% of them are daily active Instagram Stories users. From these statistics, you can imagine how many people could be having eye problems due to continuing browsing on their phone. With this new Dark Mode feature, you can scroll through your Instagram feed with less worrying about straining your eyes.

At this moment, Instagram does not allow you to toggle the Dark Mode option on or off. Basically, it follows your device system-wide settings. If you disable Dark Mode in your phone, then the Instagram Dark Mode feature will be off else it will be on. Apart from Instagram, Twitter has its own Dark Mode feature where you can toggle it on or off. Facebook might roll out the toggling feature after getting feedback from users.

How to turn on Dark Mode on Instagram

Android

First of all, if you are using an Android smartphone, you have to make sure whether your phone is currently the latest software which is the Android 10. This is because Dark Mode feature is only available in Android 10.

Assuming your phone is running on Android 10, then all you need to do is head over to the Settings page. Then tap on the Display option and then tap on the Advanced button. Now, you should able to see Dark under the Device theme menu. Tap on it and your Instagram should be switched to Dark Mode.

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iOS

Whereas for iPhone, you need to have Apple latest software update, iOS 13. You can easily download iOS 13 by going to Settings and then tap on the General button. Under there, you need to tap on Software Update and wait for it to download iOS 13.

After downloading iOS 13, you can head over to the Settings menu and tap on the Display & Brightness. Over there you should be able to view both the Light and Dark options. However, some of you might have already turned on Dark Mode on your iPhone and still, your Instagram app hasn’t turned dark yet. For that, you can repeat the steps above and then re-open your Instagram app and you should be able to see the changes immediately.

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Vivo NEX 3 5G launching in Malaysia on October 17th 2019

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5G technology is still under development stage in Malaysia. Until today, there isn’t any 5G smartphone being launched in Malaysia. Even the most recent smartphones in Malaysia does not have 5G technology. Vivo will be launching Vivo NEX 3 5G in Malaysia on 17th October next week. Vivo NEX 3 5G is Malaysia’s first 5G smartphone.

Vivo NEX 3 5G was first launched in China back in September 2019. Now, Vivo Malaysia is ready to bring this smartphone to the Malaysian market. Sadly, even Vivo launches the Vivo NEX 3 5G, you still will not be able to use 5G network yet. Currently, Malaysia could be rolling out 5G in another couple of year. At least you need to wait for two to three years.

To recap on its specs, Vivo NEX 3 5G features a beautiful 6.89″ Waterfall FullView Full HD+ Super AMOLED display. We have talked about this display technology when Oppo shows off this display technology. With that, Vivo NEX 3 5G is equipped with the in-display fingerprint sensor. It has a 16MP front pop-up selfie camera.

Since Vivo NEX 3 5G has a FullView display, Vivo had to remove all the physical buttons. Vivo has now replaced those buttons with virtual buttons called “Touch Sense”.

For the back, it features a triple-camera system where the main camera is a 64MP lens. The rests are 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 13MP telephoto lens. Apart from Redmi and Realme, Vivo is the next smartphone maker to feature a 64MP camera for the main camera. For more technical information on the Vivo NEX 3 5G, you can click on the button below.

Price-wise, Vivo NEX 3 5G starts from CNY5,698 (RM3,351). Whereas, the highest variant is priced at CNY6,198 (RM3,645). Currently, Vivo Malaysia has not officially reveal the price of the upcoming Vivo NEX 3 5G yet. We will update you all once we got official pricing details from Vivo Malaysia. Till then stay tuned for more updates from us.