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Share Android or iOS screen through Skype video call

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Share Android or iOS screen through Skype video call
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Skype is one of the most used application to make video calls. Few weeks back, Microsoft announces that soon Skype would be supporting up to 50 people for video call. Today we have been hearing that Microsoft soon will allow Skype users to share their phone screen during a video call session.

Microsoft is testing this new feature where it allows the users to share anything on their smartphone displays to their friends and family. The main use case we might think of is sharing the PowerPoint presentation from your mobile phone. This feature has not been rolled out to the public yet. As for now, it is in the beta testing phase. So, if you need to get your hand on this feature, then you might have to sign up here to get the beta access.

Previously, other business apps such as Cisco WebEx, GoTo Meeting, and Zoom has the mobile phone screen sharing feature. Looks like, Microsoft is finally focusing on the small businesses too. According to The Verge, this feature was not available in the iOS when the team test it out. However, Microsoft announces this feature on their community post where it has the screenshot of it running in iOS. We can assume maybe Microsoft has not enable this feature yet on the iOS beta app.

In conclusion, we think this feature will be really helpful for small businesses and for others too. There is still no announcement date that when this feature will be rolling out publicly. However, the previous Skype feature was rolled out a month after the beta testing. Maybe, we can expect Microsoft to roll this feature soon too.

Grab Malaysia implements facial recognition for passengers

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Grab Malaysia implements facial recognition for passengers
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Recently, there are many issues related to Grab drivers. It is either the Grab drivers do something bad to the customer or the other way round. In order to curb this issue, Grab Malaysia is implementing the facial recognition feature for the Grab drivers. According to Grab Malaysia, the main purpose of this feature is to identify if there is any misconduct against the drivers.

Grab launches the unique Passenger Verification system widely to every Grab passengers. This feature is launch at the beginning of March, where newly registered Grab users has to take a selfie of their face through the Grab app. Then with the facial recognition algorithm, the app will be able to tell it is an actual human face. Other than that, the app also able to detect the face and rejects if the user uploads any inappropriate photos.

As part of the Grab’s #SaferEveryday Grab is aiming to raise the transport safety standards in Southeast Asia. Since the unique Passenger Verification feature rolls out on March the passenger-related crime rate has dropped by 30%. According to the Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, two days before Grab roll out this feature, there was a case where the Grab driver is the victim of the passenger crime. Grab announces the feature will be completely rolling out today to all Grab users.

Grab also give assurance that the photograph taken will only be used for a one-time verification process. This means the user’s data is protected under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Other than that, Grab is also planning to include another feature where the driver details will be removed from the trip history after 72 hours of completing the trip. The purpose is to ensure Grab drivers are safe.

In conclusion, by introducing the unique Passenger Verification feature, it is believed the drivers should be safer. At the same time, when the driver is the victim of the crime, the driver should be able to make a police complaint accordingly. Visit the Grab page for more information.

Celcom, Maxis, Digi, and U Mobile shows off the 5G speed

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Celcom, Maxis, Digi, and U Mobile shows off the 5G speed
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Before the official 5G showcase event, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) organizes a short media event to demonstrate the speed of the 5G network from various telco providers such as Celcom, Maxis, Digi, and U Mobile. The official showcase event is planned to be held on April 18 which is a week away.

Maxis shows off its 5G network speed

During the pre-showcase event, Maxis shows off their 5G network speed where the network speed is able to reach up to 4.2 Gbps. That is one hell of the fastest network in Malaysia. For the demo, Maxis uses the networking equipment from Huawei as both of these companies are working together to bring up the 5G network in Malaysia nationwide.

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U Mobile shows off its 5G network speed

Other than Maxis, U Mobile also demonstrates the speed of its 5G network to the press media. U Mobile was able to touch the speed of 1 Gbps. As ZTE is their collaboration partner, the network equipment is from them.

UMobile 5G

Apart from Maxis and U Mobile, Celcom stoles the crowd by showing them its network capabilities in and out of the building. Celcom has the plan to show its first autonomous vehicle using its 5G network. It is said that its network will offer very low latency rates. We might need to wait until April 18 to get the big picture on what are they working on.

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At this moment, Maxis, U Mobile, and Celcom demonstrate their network capability through the Non-Stand Alone (NSA) 5G network which completely relying on its LTE network. However, Digi steps ahead by showing a simple demo using the Stand Alone (SA) 5G network and the network speed it reaches is 1.6 Gbps. The major key difference is using the SA 5G network, it will directly improve the performance of the throughput and the cost is lower. Moreover, it also improves network efficiency too.

According to Digi, they have a plan to change a number of things on its 5G network use case demonstration, which is the usage of drones during the emergency. Other than the virtual-reality gaming, Digi is planning to focus on reality-gamble content.

In conclusion, Malaysians can expect to get the 5G network starting from late 2019 to early 2020 onwards. From the media event, it is clearly can be seen where the 5G network could reach in another one or two years time. Subscribe to our page for more updates on 5G in Malaysia. We will update more 5G news on April 18 during the MCMC 5G showcase event which is planned to happen in Putrajaya.

Tealive offers drinks for RM2.50 if pay using TNG eWallet

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Tealive offers drinks for RM2.50 if pay using TNG eWallet
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After December 2018, Tealive and Touch ‘n Go is working together again. For their upcoming Raya 2019 promotion, they are offering Tealive drinks for only RM2.50 by using the Touch ‘n Go eWallet. According to Malaysia Freebies, this promotion will be starting from May 5 until June 15.

If you don’t have the TNG eWallet installed in your smartphone, it is very simple. You either have to go to the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and download the app for free. Below are the simple steps to get your account setup.

  1. Click on the “Create Account” button at the main page.
  2. Then enter your contact details
  3. Once you receive the OTP code, you have to enter it in before proceeding to the next step.
  4. After that, you can start to set your PIN number which consist of 6-digits and your security questions.
  5. Then fill in your personal details and submit the form.

In conclusion, with the steps above, you are now eligible to get your the Tealive drink for RM2.50 only.


Facebook is building its WhatsApp app for the iPad

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Facebook is building its WhatsApp app for the iPad
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After the launch of iPhone, WhatsApp is built to support the iPhone only. Many of the users who use iPad have wishes WhatsApp will support iPad. Now, we have information that Facebook is working on building the WhatsApp for iPad. Previously, users had to use some workaround to use WhatsApp in the iPad. Soon that wouldn’t be necessary.

According to WABetaInfo, the iPad version of the WhatsApp will have a similar login process where users have to use their phone number to register an account. That’s completely weird because WhatsApp only allows one number per account. So how can you use WhatsApp? Actually, in order to use WhatsApp for iPad, users need to have the iPad with cellular enabled. This means you will have two WhatsApp accounts in two devices.

The user interface is still the same as the WhatsApp for Web where the chat screen is splitted into two. The first segment will have the users chats list and the right side will have the ongoing chat conversation. Other than that, the iPad version also supports voice calls and touch ID.

The new chat screen has a split screen style similar to WhatsApp Web, where users can see the chats they have ongoing with multiple users on the left and a single conversation thread with one user or group on the right. However, WhatsApp for iPad does not allow the user to update their status using the camera. The status feature is still available by using words.

In conclusion, WhatsApp will soon be available to the iPad once it is completed the development. Most probably, Facebook will collect user feedbacks before rolling it out worldwide. In the meantime, personally we would prefer to use the WhatsApp for Web which is easier.

Touch n’ Go to introduce dual currency card

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Touch n’ Go to introduce dual currency card
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Touch n’ Go smart card is used by Malaysians to pay for the tolls at the highways. This is solely the main electronic payment system which is being used in highways. Over at Singapore, EZ-Link smart card is the main card which is used to pay public transportation fares.

Now, these two companies announced that they will collaborate to develop the dual currency smart card called Combi Card. Touch ‘n Go and EZ-Link has planned to launch the Combi Card on the fourth quarter of 2019. That should be around September to December.

According to the statement from both companies, this card can be used in both countries Malaysia and Singapore. It is a completely secure electronic wallet which allows the user to pay for their public transportation trips. Users who lives in Johor Bharu and travels daily to Singapore don’t have to switch cards at all.

Apart from that, since Touch ‘n Go introduces its own e-wallet, users can use it at shopping malls and participating retail outlets. The same goes for Singapore too. Touch ‘n Go and EZ-Links confirms that they have been working together to develop this card since July 2017. There are more than 23 million active Touch ‘n Go smart cards in Malaysia where as, EZ-Link has 30 million active smart cards in Singapore.

In conclusion, sooner users can use a single smart card in both countries without any extra charges.

Facebook introduces memorial features

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Facebook introduces memorial features
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Facebook is the most popular social network in the world. Monthly it has billion of users using Facebook app. Facebook tries to introduce new features for its app to benefits its users. Today, Facebook is introducing the memorials feature to the decease members. The main purpose is to serve as a place for friends and family to share memories for who those passed away. According to Facebook, this feature is also introduce to prevent outsiders to log in without authorized access.

As part of the update, Facebook includes a separate tribute section where friends and families can share a post without changing the original post of the account. According to Chief Operating Officer, Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook wants to be the place where people can honor the memory of their loved ones. Apart from that, Facebook is also updating its legacy contact feature. This feature is introduced back in 2015, where the user will have to select the legacy contact to take care of their Facebook account.

Now, those legacy contact can moderate on each post which a user posts. They are also can remove tags on offending posts and edit who can write and view a post. Before introducing these changes, Facebook took various feedback from people of different religions and cultural backgrounds. It is good to add legacy contact before something happens.

Other than that, users who are below 18 years old will not be able to select their legacy contact. Now, Facebook is changing its policy to let their parents to request to become the legacy contact of their children. This changes was made after getting feedback from parents.

How to add a legacy contact?

To add a legacy contact:

  1. Click the dropdown menu at the top right of Facebook and click Settings.
  2. Click Manage Account.
  3. Type in a friend’s name and click Add.
  4. To let your friend know they’re now your legacy contact, click Send

In conclusion, if you have not set your legacy contact yet then quickly do it before it’s too late. Facebook promises to update the feature once again once receiving more feedbacks from the users.

Touch N’ Go RFID is now available for walk-ins in Klang Valley

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Touch N’ Go RFID is now available for walk-ins in Klang Valley
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At the beginning of March Touch N’ Go extended its pilot test program for a few weeks. Upon receiving a lot of requests, Touch ‘n Go is offering instant installation at few of the shopping malls in the area of Klang Valley. Previously users have to pre-register for the pilot test program. After that, they will be called to the fitting centre to fix the RFID tag on their vehicle.

You can get the RFID sticker at these below locations for now. Note that, these participating fitment centres are open from 10 am to 10 pm daily only during April. If you wish to install it on your vehicle, you can walk-in to the locations below during this period of time.

  • Aeon Big Bukit Rimau, Shah Alam;
  • Aeon Big, Kepong;
  • Berjaya Times Square, KL;
  • Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang Jaya;
  • Sunway Velocity Mall, Cheras;
  • Tesco, Pusat Bandar Puchong;
  • Tesco Extra, Cheras;
  • Tesco, Setia Alam;
  • Tesco Bukit Tinggi, Klang

Required Documents

You might need to bring a few documents as stated below before walking into the fitment centre. Obviously, you need to bring your car along with you.

  • Original and copy of your IC
  • Original and copy of your driving license
  • Copy of your vehicle ownership certificate (Grant)
  • Copy of your vehicle’s insurance cover note
  • The authorisation letter that is signed by the owner (Note: This is only applicable if the vehicle is not under your name)

You can visit the FAQ page to get more information about the Touch N’ Go RFID system. If you don’t have any idea about the TNG RFID system then you can visit here to get a better understanding. As for now, Touch ‘n Go states that there are more than 100,00 vehicles with RFID system in Malaysia. In March itself, Touch ‘n Go RFID system is available at 23 highways covering 167 lanes. Here is the list of highways where you can use the RFID system.

In conclusion, if you are staying in Klang Valley area, then you should get your car installed with the RFID sticker which is secure and theft proof. Install it now before it’s too late.

Huawei Mate X will be available on June

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Huawei Mate X will be available on June
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It all started with a foldable smartphone. Apart from Samsung, Huawei also unveils its foldable smartphone, Mate X at the Mobile World Congress 2019. It is said that it is Huawei’s first commercial 5G compatible smartphone. This is the beginning of foldable smartphone technology. Probably, next Motorola could unveil its first foldable smartphone too.

During the announcement, Huawei didn’t really talk about the availability. Huawei only said it will be available in mid-2019. Today, Huawei is listing out the Huawei Mate X on its official website. It is also clearly noted that the phone will be available for purchase starting from June 2019.

Price and Specifications

Foldable Technology

As the Samsung Galaxy Fold does not fold completely, the gap can be seen clearly. However, Huawei Mate X is able to fold completely with no visible gaps. It is called the “Falcon Wing Design”. The hinge system which Huawei uses is completely patented and it has over 100 components inside it.

Talking about the screen size, the Huawei Mate X has an 8-inch large screen. It has 2480 x 2200 pixels screen resolution with an 8:7:1 aspect ratio. This is because of the folding feature. The Mate X has a dual display when it folds. This gives two screens of 6.6-inch and 6.38-inch.

As usual, Huawei uses its own chipset Kirin 980. It comes with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage. The Samsung S10+ offers storage of 1TB. Seems like smartphones can use as working PC or laptops. Maybe soon there would not be any PC and laptop in the future. This is because smartphones are getting smart day-by-day. Although the Huawei Mate X support dual nano sim card, only SIM 1 supports 5G.

Leica has been working with Huawei on each of the camera design of the Huawei smartphones. The Mate X has three cameras on the back side and two front cameras for selfies. At the back of the Mate X has a 40MP wide-angle lens, 16MP ultra-wide angle lens, and 8MP telephoto lens.

Two built-in batteries

How can a smartphone have two built-in batteries? The Huawei Mate X has it! Huawei Mate X comes with a dual built-in battery which sums up to 4,500mAh. That is about, 2250mAh for each battery. That is double of Samsung Galaxy Fold battery capacity. Apart from that, Huawei also introduces the new SuperCharge fast charging technology which supports up to 55W. It is said this technology allows its users to charge the Mate X from 0% to 85% within 30 minutes. That is totally dope!

With all these cool features, the Huawei Mate X could possibly price at $2580 (RM10,579). However, the official price isn’t revealed yet by Huawei.

In conclusion, with all these features, this smartphone is super expensive. Are you Malaysians ready to pay RM10,000 for a smartphone? On the other side, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is price at $1980 (RM8,118). Let us know your thoughts on the comment section below.

Australia is the first country to allow Google Wing drones to make public deliveries

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Australia is the first country to allow Google Wing drones to make public deliveries
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Drone delivering is it possible? After making more than 3000 deliveries over Canberra, Australia aviation authority has granted for drone deliveries. This company is owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, Google Wing. Suburbs such as Crace, Palmerston, and Franklin will have the access for the delivery service. As for now, there are 100 homes in these suburbs. Google is planning to expand this service to homes over Harrison and Gungahlin.

X employee in Australia prepares drone for flight.

Delivery Restrictions

Google Wing will be collaborating with the local businesses over at Canberra such as coffee shops and pharmacies. However, the aviation authority is giving few restrictions. The drones should not fly over the main roads. They can only fly from 7 am to 8 pm only from Mondays to Fridays. On Sunday, the drone can fly between 8 am and 8 pm only. At the same time, these drones should not fly too close to the people. Google Wing will also be giving a safety briefing to its customers in this suburbs area.

Although there are many companies which are offering drone delivery service, the Australian regulator, CASA said the Google Wing’s drone delivery service is the world’s first delivery service. It has beaten Amazon to offer a commercial drone delivery service. As for now, Amazon has not launched its drone delivery service commercially.

Other than Amazon, a Israeli startup Flytrex is running its trial run for the drone logistic service back in 2017 in Iceland. On the other hand, UPS is partnering with Matternet to use the drone service to deliver medical supplies in North Carolina.

In conclusion, it is proven drone is the future of delivery service. In another six years, we can expect the world first flying taxi to be launch by Uber. Like how we used to watch sci-fi movies, soon we can see huge drones flying over our head.

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