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Onyx Boox Go 10.3: The Ultimate Note-Taking E-Reader

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Onyx Boox Go 10.3″ is an e-reader, sleek, narrow, and pretty powerful, managing to combine functionality with style. It weighs 365g, hence very light to hold. The premium metal frame rounded with a slim stylish design adds taste to this superior device. The front bezel is minimal, making the reading more appealing.

It has a 10.3-inch E INK Carta 1200 screen. The text is sharp and clear, given the resolution of 2480×1880 and with 300 PPI. Given the high resolution, the reading experience is pretty good, even with small fonts. A major drawback is that the Boox Go 10.3 doesn’t have a front light, which makes reading in poor light very poor.

Boox Go 10.3

Boox Go 10.3 is fitted with a 2.4GHz 8-core CPU and 4GB of RAM for smoothly running multitasking while reading and taking notes. It also has 64GB of internal storage to store a decent-sized digital library. It runs on Android, opening up a wide realm of applications and functions.

Boox Go 10.3

One such feature is that it supports taking notes. A stylus is provided on which the users can write on the screen with it. This comes in handy for scholars and professionals who have to footnote documents. This also supports various annotation tools, which makes it more useful.

Boox Go 10.3

Regarding battery life, the Boox Go 10.3 scores impressively. It can go weeks on a single charge, hence making it very fit for travel. Not an ideal device due to missing front lighting and low storage, but even for these limited capabilities, the Boox Go 10.3 could replace many in finding a bit higher-class e-reader with notetaking functions.

Discover the HONOR Magic V3 and New Flagship Devices

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HONOR Malaysia is preparing to roll out its latest flagship devices this coming September 5, where it will show the world the thinnest and lightest AI foldable smartphone, called the HONOR Magic V3. It will present a global launch for the device parallel to the main event at IFA 2024 in Berlin, which makes Malaysia one of the first countries to see the device live.

HONOR Magic V3

First, the HONOR Magic V3 is the thinnest of them all. It has a thickness of 9.2mm only. If unfolded, it measures 4.35mm, with a total weight of 226g. Hence, it is lighter compared to many flagship bar phones in the market.

HONOR Magic V3

Apart from the sleek design, Magic V3 brings AI Defocus Technology. Minimize light and transient myopia to reduce eye strain. Test results indicate an average of 13 degrees in reducing eye strain within 25 minutes of usage.

MagicPad 2

The rest of the products HONOR will introduce are the MagicPad 2 and MagicBook Art 14. The back cover of the MagicPad 2 features aerospace glass fiber and boasts durability. With up to 85N/mm of force that it can withstand, MagicPad 2 has been made both portable and resistant.

Measuring only 1 cm thick, the MagicBook Art 14 is also HONOR’s lightest laptop to date, weighing only 1 kg, thanks to innovative materials and design. Among others, it features a magnesium alloy body and an ultra-slim fan that enhances its performance and portability.

For more information on these new devices, log on to HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook page and website.

realme 13 5G and 13 Plus 5G: All You Need to Know

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Realme has announced two new 5G models, the realme 13 5G and 13 Plus 5G. They’re kind of special since differentiating them from other released models, this time they did not use Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, but both are powered by MediaTek processors.

realme 13 5G

It features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display OLED, with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. Available choices go up to 128GB and 256GB of storage, paired with 8GB of RAM. The battery capacity is at 5,000 mAh, with support for 45W fast charging.

Cameras on the realme13 5G include a 50MP main sensor, along with a 2MP depth sensor, while an IP64-rated design covers the water and dust resistance of the phone with a 16MP front camera.

Meanwhile, the realme13 Plus 5G keeps the same display but jumps to the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy for its chipset. This model bumps the charging up to 80W, with the same 5,000mAh battery. It’s also got a higher IP65 water resistance rating.

realme 13 5G

Pricing of the realme13 5G starts at INR17,999 (~RM928) for the 128GB model, while the 256GB version will cost INR19,999 (~RM1,031). Meanwhile, the realme 13 Plus 5G goes like this: 8GB + 128GB is priced at INR22,999 (~RM1,186), 8GB + 256GB at INR24,999 (~RM1,289), and finally 12GB + 256GB at INR26,999 (~RM1,392). International availability wasn’t announced.

Infinix ZERO 40 5G New Standard for Vlogging Now In Malaysia

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All Infinix needs to do now is bring this vlogging-centric ZERO 40 5G into Malaysia. With the dual 4K 60 FPS recording capability housed in this smartphone, ultra-high-definition videos from both the front and rear cameras will be available. ProStable technology will let users take in smooth footage.

Infinix ZERO 40 5G

In all, the Infinix ZERO 40 5G is designed to feature a 50MP Ultra-Wide front camera and a 108MP rear main camera. It also supports connectivity with GoPro to increase its outdoor shooting ability. The trendy design is emphasized by the Violet Garden color developed with WGSN.

The ZERO 40 5G has been fitted with a 6.78-inch display that is AMOLED in nature, supported by a refresh rate of 144Hz. Powering this has been a 5000mAh battery with a 45W fast charging system for long-lasting performance. It has further supported 20W wireless charging and up to 10W reverse charging.

Infinix ZERO 40 5G

Infinix offers a ZERO 40 5G CarlCare SVIP package, which includes a 24-month warranty and several special birthday gifts. Furthermore, some AI features on this device make it more convenient for daily use, like script writing and translation.

Available from August 29th, 2024, onwards for RM1,699. FREE VLOG Expert Creator Kit while stocks last. Head over to the Infinix Strollin Market now and get a feel of the device while joining the VLOG contest.

Gemini AI Transforms Gmail with Innovative Q&A Feature

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Google’s Gemini AI is now part of Gmail for Android. Gmail Q&A is a new feature designed to make your inbox management go more smoothly. With the Gemini button right in front of you, you’ll be able to summarize all the emails and find what you need or show messages from particular senders. This tool brings the same functionality on mobile that’s been on the web.

Gemini AI

To activate Gemini on the Gmail app, tap on the star at the top right. Or use the “summarize this email” button inside an email. Currently, it searches only your inbox, but Google says it will roll out the capability on your Google Drive soon.

The Gemini AI feature starts rolling out today, and it might take up to 15 days to reach all the users. It will also be available to Google Workspace customers with add-ons particular to their setup or users who have the Google One AI Premium plan. The whole goal of it is to make managing email easier because it keeps your inbox less cluttered.

During testing, Gemini did well in summarizing emails and drafting new ones for me, though sometimes it misunderstood requests – listing unrelated concerts when I asked for a list of upcoming ones, for instance, even though it pulled the ticket information into my email correctly. But despite these growing pains, Gemini is a big step toward making email easier.

Taken together, Gmail Q&A wants to make your inbox feel less intimidating. With the rollout of Gemini on mobile, Google takes another step in making high-level AI more seamless across its services.

Apple’s Clean-Up Tool in iOS 18.1 for Better Photo Editing

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Recently, Apple gave a preview of iOS 18. One of the features it highlights is AI capabilities. Among them is the Clean Up tool. Now available through the iOS 18.1 beta, it soon will make its way to public release. It aims at allowing higher-class photo editing facilitated by advanced AI features.

Clean Up requires the latest OS beta running on the respective devices, models such as the iPhone 15 Pro and higher, M-powered iPads, and Macs. It’s a tool that integrates with the Apple Neural Engine for offline processing. Once it’s originally set up with you, you’ll have fast access to the option in the Photos application.

The three major uses of the Cleanup tool are to remove unwanted objects such as passersby at the back, to heal the skin and smoothen blemishes, as well as dust parts on the photos, and it can also pixelate the faces if required. Notably, manipulated photos are marked in the EXIF data.

Early tests indicate Clean Up is shaping up as a very strong editing tool. Improve photos with less hassle. Later this year, it will be globally released, and people can look forward to the fact that photo editing may be a whole lot easier.

The Cleanup tool revolutionizes photo editing for Apple, Advanced AI gets into easy and effective enhancements. Users should appreciate it for refining their photos.

Discover Apple Sports App’s New Dynamic Drive Tracker

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Apple Sports has been seriously updated, and this brings football season tracking to a new level. It contains in-depth alerts and features for games related to the NFL and NCAAF, including live scores and statistics, always on point. A new “dynamic drive tracker” shows ball location on the field during the drives where scoring is involved. This allows the following of game action more closely.

Apple Sports

Further, Apple Sports has added a feature showing real-time betting odds for any game. This new feature keeps fans updated on the latest betting opportunities. A drop-down screen is already in the works for the iOS 18 beta version of the app. This will reflect the main scorecards and updates for your teams.

Apple Sports

In addition, the updated app will also add support for game lookup and switching. This new functionality will replace “Live Activities”‘s alert feature developed directly from Apple TV. Apple Sports launched in February and is free on the App Store.

For now, the app monitors games from 15 different leagues, including NFL and NCAAF. Apple promises to add more in the coming updates to continue its expansion.

Here’s Why Apple Cuts Off Volume Control for Spotify

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Spotify has lost the ability to control the volume of music with the use of the iPhones’ physical buttons. This was because Apple killed the technology that was used to make this function possible, forcing Spotify users to go into the app to adjust the volume control manually. However, Bluetooth and AirPlay connections remain unaffected by this change.

volume control

Currently, Spotify Connect clients can only access an in-app volume slider, which is infinitely less convenient. According to TechCrunch reports, the bug also impacts Google Cast on iOS. Spotify says it is going to work with Apple for a fix, but for now, you’re going to have to use the app to make adjustments.

Spotify contends that the decision violates the Digital Markets Act, a law targeting “gatekeepers” who are guilty of unfair practices. The company said Apple limits interoperability to push for integration with HomePods. The dispute marks the latest point of tension between the two tech giants over control of their platforms.

volume control

Spotify is still committed to finding a solution that will see them restore full functionality to iPhone users. While this is so, the company calls upon users to be a bit patient as they work themselves around this temporary inconvenience. The service is still challenging the practices of Apple, an indication of the ongoing battle in the tech industry.

HMD Skyline and Pulse Series Set New Standards in Malaysia

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HMD has just announced the latest products, HMD Skyline, and Pulse Series, in Malaysia. The company, based on a human-first approach to design, is changing the game once more with these launches. But what makes the HMD Pulse Series – separately Pulse Pro, Pulse+, and Pulse stand out, is its reparability. For the first time, users will be able to replace a cracked display and worn-out battery themselves at home using repair kits from iFixit.

HMD Skyline

The Pulse Series puts the focus on sustainability and user empowerment. This new system is well in line with the commitment of HMD to make technology even more inclusive and greener. With this, HMD covers the increased demand of consumers for more durable and easily repairable devices by allowing easy home repairs.

HMD’s first 5G smartphone brings in fresh design and advanced features, adding to the market. The device shall come with a 50 MP front camera with advanced autofocus and eye-tracking for high-resolution selfies. The Skyline also introduces ‘selfie gesture’ technology that will capture photos through simple hand movements of users, making photography even more intuitive.

HMD Skyline

The HMD Skyline features an app called Detox Mode to help manage users’ digital well-being in support of an improved user experience. The 48-hour battery life and Qi2 magnetic charging cater to users with active lifestyles. Distribution of the new devices will be handled by Zitron Fulfilment Sdn Bhd, starting August 30 in Malaysia, where the Pulse Pro will be available.

HMD Barbie Phone with Modern Features Launching October 2024

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HMD has officially announced the Barbie Phone, a flip phone inspired by Mattel’s highly popular toy franchise. Dubbed “the perfect tool to live your best life,” it promises a respite from dependency on smartphones. The Barbie Phone does not ship with social media apps and doesn’t even support data-based connectivity, making things all so nostalgic.

Barbie Phone

It is a phone with a peculiarly pink design, signaling its Barbie theme. It also boasts a 1.77-inch external screen with a reflective surface for framing selfies. The 0.3MP camera, complete with flash, allows one to seize the moment without much ado.

Inside, the Barbie Phone includes a 2.8-inch display and a T9 keypad with glows. Yes, it looks retro, but it has some pretty modern features underneath: a USB-C charging port, a digital well-being app, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. FM radio, MP3 music, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are also there.

Barbie Phone

Other accessories add to the charm of the Phone. It comes with two back covers, a pink-colored USB-C cable, and a beaded phone strap. And if those weren’t enough, it also includes several stickers and stick-on gems.

Barbie Phone

The Barbie Phone is launching in the US on October 1 priced at $129 (~RM560). While there’s no word when this will be released in Malaysia, it has already made an appearance on HMD Malaysia’s website, so it shouldn’t be too long. Locally, no pricing details have been revealed yet.