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Kamis, 14 April 2016

Google introduces customizable $35 cases for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P


In the past, one of the biggest reasons to get a Nexus phone was because of vanilla android and the ability to get the next great version of Android from day 1. In the last couple of years, Google start making Nexus devices more competitive in terms of pricing and today, Google is once again putting up another reason for you to get a Nexus phone. 

Google is calling this Live Cases and the new $35 case available exclusively through the Google Store will enable you to build a custom case from your personal image and in addition to that, when the case is attached to either the Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X, the wallpaper will automatically match the case you have. Additionally, on the back of the case is also a secondary button that users can map to launch any application of their choice
This new concept is pretty interesting and it looks like Google got some inspiration from Motorola's Moto Maker interface as the Live Case design dashboard is pretty similar. At $35, this new Live Case is currently exclusive to both the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P and is also limited to regions which have access to the Google Store. Users can opt in to print their favorite photo on the case or a map so you don't end up getting lost.

Learn more about Google's Live Cases for Nexus devices here



ORIGINAL SOURCE: GOOGLE
Selasa, 12 April 2016

HTC's new flagship phone for 2016 comes with two optically stabilised cameras


After much anticipation and certainly a little too much of teasing, the HTC 10 is now official and it looks like the Android flagship family for 2016 is complete. As expected, HTC is keeping their existing design from previous years and the HTC 10 builds upon the original HTC One (M7) design by throwing in chamfered edges to the formula and they finally removed the HTC logo on the front by replacing it with a fingerprint scanning home button. 

The biggest change with the HTC 10 is that HTC is no longer using the 'HTC One' branding for this device but other than that, HTC says they have kept the signature HTC One features on the new HTC 10 like the BoomSound Speakers, Ultrapixel camera and the premium aluminium build. Heck yeah, they even retained the capacitive back and multitasking buttons. 

HTC 10 Key Specifications

  • 5.2-inch QHD Super LCD display
  • Snapdragon 820 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 32/64GB expandable memory
  • 12MP f1.8 Ultrapixel camera with OIS
  • 5MP f1.8 front camera with OIS
  • 3,000mAh battery
  • 145.9 x 71.9 x 9mm 
  • 161g
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Carbon Gray, Topaz Gold, Glacier Silver

HTC 10 Lifestyle Key Specifications

  • 5.2-inch QHD Super LCD display
  • Snapdragon 652 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32/64GB expandable memory
  • 12MP f1.8 Ultrapixel camera with OIS
  • 5MP f1.8 front camera with OIS
  • 3,000mAh battery
  • 145.9 x 71.9 x 9mm 
  • 161g
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • Carbon Gray, Topaz Gold, Glacier Silver


One of the biggest problems with every other HTC flagship in the past is in the camera department and this time around HTC is still sticking with their 'Ultrapixel' technology with a new 1.55um sensor that is both optically stabilized and comes with a laser autofocus system. To back up their claims, the company also sent the HTC 10 over to DXOMark beforehand to allow them to test the camera's capabilities. The results? Well, DXOMark says that the HTC 10 lives up to the marketing hype and is just as good as the camera on the Galaxy S7 edge. 

But that's not all, HTC didn't stop there. Besides reinventing the rear camera, they also took the time to engineer a 5MP front camera that is optically stabilized. So you can say goodbye to all those blurry selfies. While the new front camera on the HTC 10 sound pretty impressive, HTC says the new implementation of BoomSound on the HTC 10 is better that it was before despite not having the signature dual speaker array.

Instead, HTC is opting for a single front speaker and a secondary woofer on the bottom of the device that chimes out lower frequencies and that combined gives the HTC 10 it's signature BoomSound audio. Another thing is that HTC also managed to implement a new headphone amp that is capable of upscaling 16-bit audio in to 24-bit audio so you can rest assured whether you're on your headphones or not, the HTC 10 will provide you with a pleasant audio experience 

HTC will begin taking pre-order in the US starting today (April 12) and orders will begin shipping in early May. No word as to when the HTC 10 will be arriving in Malaysia and do note that HTC has confirmed that some regions will instead be receiving the HTC 10 Lifestyle opposed to the HTC 10 which has the Snapdragon 820 SoC. Unlocked, the HTC 10 will cost $699 (~RM 2,700). Learn more about the HTC 10 here
Rabu, 06 April 2016

Huawei's new P9 and P9 Plus come with a pair of cameras certified by Leica


In the last couple of weeks companies like Samsung and LG have unveiled their new flagship offerings for 2016 but the craze does not stop there as other android makers like HTC, Asus and Oppo are about to chime in. Today in particular, Huawei unveiled their flagship series for 2016. The Huawei P9 is the spiritual successor to the well acclaimed Huawei P8 from last year. If you think the LG G5's dual camera setup was cool, Huawei's new P9 and P9 Plus flagship comes with dual 12MP cameras that are "co-engineered" by Leica (a well established German camera maker).

While the (visor) back of the Huawei P9 amd P9 Plus features that slick looking Leica branding (a first for a smartphone), Huawei says that the dual camera setup is like no other. One of the two 12MP sensors will capture images in RGB and the other in monochrome and the images are combined to produce an image with accurate color representation. Huawei says they have implemented a new hybrid autofocus system to aid in taking quick photos and also a dedicated processing unit to measure depth. This will probably help to get better dynamic range in photos. And the best part about the Huawei P9's dual camera system compared to the one LG (or Samsung) is that the camera sits flush on the metal frame (basically means no awkward camera bump)



The first thing that is quite obvious about the Huawei P9 and Huawei P9 Plus is that the front design is reminiscent of the Huawei P8 from last year and the rear design is similar of the Huawei Nexus 6P. But unlike other android flagship android phones of 2016, the Huawei P9 series is unique in the sense that it is not powered by the Snapdragon 820 (Huawei opted to use an in-house developed SoC) and the Chinese firm decided to put a 1080P display on both the devices to improve battery life.

Additionally, Huawei is also touting that their new flagship phone, the P9 also comes with unrivaled hardware performance in terms of battery life, USB Type-C with a proprietary fast charging technology, stereo speaker, industry leading connectivity with a virtual triple antenna implementation and security with a new three-dimension fingerprint sensor on the back. Just like the trend is these days, there's also a slightly bigger variant of the Huawei P9 called the Huawei P9 Plus and that comes with a slightly bigger 5.5-inch (still) 1080P AMOLED display that features a pressure sensitive display.

Huawei will begin rolling out the Huawe P9 and Huawei P9 Plus later this month in Europe and also China for a starting price of €599 (~RM 2,660) and €749 (~RM 3,300) respectively. Expect to see the Huawe P9 launch in Malaysia by the 2Q of 2016.

Huawei P9 Key Specifications:

  • 5.2-inch 1080P IPS-NEO display 
  • HiSilicon Kirin 955 SoC
  • 3/4GB RAM
  • 32/64GB expandable memory
  • Dual 12MP f2.2 rear camera w/Leica optics
  • 8MP front camera 
  • 3,000mAh battery
  • Dual SIM LTE
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/Emotion UI 4.1
  • 145 x 70.9 x 6.95mm (144g)

Huawei P9 Plus Key Specifications:

  • 5.5-inch 1080P Super AMOLED display
  • 3D Touch display technology
  • HiSilicon Kirin 955 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64/128GB expandable memory
  • Dual 12MP f2.2 rear camera w/Leica optics
  • 8MP front camera 
  • 3,400mAh battery
  • Dual SIM LTE
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/Emotion UI 4.1
  • 152.2 x 75.3 x 7mm
Senin, 28 Maret 2016

Xiaomi's metal clad Redmi Note 3 starts at RM 749


While many are waiting for the release of the Xiaomi Mi 5 here in Malaysia, Mi Malaysia is yet to announce a exact date for that. But in the meantime, the budget friendly Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 which is the successor to the Redmi Note 2 from last year. Xiaomi's new Redmi Note 3 that is coming to Malaysia will be powered by the Snapdragon 650 SoC and come with varying memory options and will be available in three shades of aluminum

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Key Specifications

  • 5.5-inch 1080P IPS display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16/32GB expandable memory
  • 16MP f2.0 rear camera
  • 5MP front camera
  • Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (MIUI 7)
  • 150 x 76 x 8.7mm
  • 164g
  • 4,050mAh battery
  • Dual SIM LTE
  • Dark Grey, Champagne Gold, Silver 

What makes the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 special is that is is the first Xiaomi phone to come with a fingerprint scanner, the coupled with a metal build gives the Redmi Note 3 a premium look and feel. The Redmi Note 3 has a premium build but Xiaomi Malaysia has not driven the prices up the roof. At just RM 749 for the 16GB model (and RM 849 for the 32GB model with 3GB of RAM), the Redmi Note 3 looks like a pretty good deal for a mid range android smartphone that comes with pretty decent hardware.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 will be going on sale next week (April 6) through the Mi Malaysia online store and also through authorized hardware partners throughout the country.

Ya betul, #RedmiNote3 telah sampai di Malaysia! Pada harga RM 749 (16GB + 2GB, Silver) dan RM 849 (32GB + 3GB,...
Posted by Mi Malaysia on Monday, March 28, 2016
Rabu, 09 Maret 2016

Google releases first Android N developer preview ahead of Google I/O


During Google I/O last year, Google made it clear that they are putting forwards a yearly update cycle for Android versions just like how Apple does it with iOS. Usually, Google doesn't reveal any information up front prior to Google I/O but this year they are shaking things up a little by starting off the game with a developer preview of Android N which is still unnamed. 

If you thought the brand new Galaxy S7 and LG G5 runs the latest version of Android, think again. While the current list of updated features on Android N is still pretty minimal, expect the bulk of the changes to be unveiled during Google I/O 2016 in May. But right now, Android N does include some well requested features like native split view multitasking (yes, it's finally here. If Apple can do it, so can Google) and improved battery optimization with an updated version of Doze. 

This first Developer Preview of Android N will work with the Nexus 6, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 9 and Pixel C. Expect the final version of Android N to be released to the public by the end of the Summer in time for the second wave of android flagships. 


ORIGINAL SOURCE: GOOGLE
Kamis, 03 Maret 2016

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge priced at RM 3,099 in Malaysia


Last week's announcement of the Galaxy S7 series in Barcelona opened up pre-orders for the device in several key markets like Singapore and the US but as we have already learnt, the Galaxy S7 will be arriving in Malaysia on March 18 and pre-order will begin on next Monday (March 17). Samsung Malaysia has previously said that only the Galaxy S7 edge will be making it's way to Malaysia this year (officially that is) and the regular 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 will not be offered by Samsung Malaysia.

But let's cut to the chase, Samsung Malaysia has revealed that the price for the Galaxy S7 edge is set at RM 3,099 which is the same price as the Galaxy S6 edge from last year. Also similar to last year is that Samsung is once again opening up a pre-order for the Galaxy S7 edge and instead of giving out free wireless chargers, Samsung is cutting the price by 20% which essentially brings down the price of the Galaxy S7 edge to only RM 2,479 and if that doesn't entice you to pre-order the device, Samsung is also giving out a 128GB microSD card that will expand the 32GB of onboard storage available on the Galaxy S7 edge and also a extra year of extended warranty.

The caveat here is that this offer will only work for the first 1,000 pre-orders and can only be done through Samsung's online portal on the 7th of March, 12am. The deal is probably going to sell out pretty fast and just remember that you'll simply just need to put down a RM 300 deposit in order to pre-order the Galaxy S7 edge. In addition to all of that, customers who pre-order the Galaxy S7 edge from March 7-11 will be receiving the Galaxy S7 edge on March 17 which is one day before the Galaxy S7 edge officially lands in Malaysia. Learn more about the Galaxy S7 series here

Samsung Galaxy S7 Key Specifications:

  • 5.5-inch 2560 x 1440 sAMOLED display
  • 64-bit octa core Exynos or Snapdragon 820 SoC
  • 4GB RAM
  • 32GB expandable memory
  • 12MP f1.7 Dual pixel rear camera with OIS
  • 5MP f1.7 front camera
  • IP68 certification
  • 3,600mAh battery with wireless charging
  • 150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm (157g)
  • LTE
  • Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum
ORIGINAL SOURCE: LOWYAT.NET
Rabu, 24 Februari 2016

Xiaomi unveils the Mi 5 and Mi 4S at MWC 2016


For the first time ever, Xiaomi is holding a global announcement of their brand new flagship smartphone during Mobile World Congress. Leading the announcement of the Xiaomi Mi 5 today is Hugo Barra and after several weeks of successive marketing on social media the new flagship phone from Xiaomi is now official.

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Just like all the other flagship devices being announced at MWC 2016 (LG G5, Galaxy S7, Xperia X Performance), the Xiaomi Mi 5 is also powered by the Snapdragon 820 SoC but the biggest difference is that Xiaomi is touting that the Mi 5 is able to score up to 140,000 points on AnTuTu which is significantly higher than the sub 100,000 score of current Snapdragon 820 devices. If your metric about speed is based on benchmarks, the Xiaomi Mi 5 is your best bet at the fastest phone right now.

Xiaomi Mi 5 Key Specifications

  • 5.15-inch 1080P IPS LCD display
  • Snapdragon 820 SoC
  • 3/4GB RAM
  • 32/64/128GB UFS 2.0 memory
  • 16MP f2.0 rear camera with OIS
  • 4MP f2.0 front camera 
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 7.0
  • 3,00mAh battery
  • USB Type-C port
  • 144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3mm
  • 129/139g
  • Dual SIM

Beyond the powerful chipset, Xiaomi is also touting that they have the most compact smartphone in the market right now. Compared to the similarly size Galaxy S7 which also has a 5.1-inch display, the Xiaomi Mi 5 is nearly 20g lighter than the Galaxy S7 which also packs a 3,000mAh battery. In terms of design, you might think that the Xiaomi Mi 5 looks a little like the Galaxy S7 right? Well, this design is actually from the Xiaomi Mi Note from last year which included a tapered glass back and a metal frame. The Exclusive version in particular (that costs $400 and comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage) will come with a ceramic back.


But what's new in this design is that Xiaomi is adding a fingerprint scanner on the Xiaomi Mi 5 alongside a physical home button on the front of the device. The camera on the back of the Xiaomi Mi5 is also interesting as it comes with a 16MP sensor that has 4-axis optical image stabilization system that is a first for a smartphone.

Xiaomi fans in China will be able to pre-order the Xiaomi Mi 5 today and the phone will officially ship in China on March 1st. No word on the launch dates for other regions but Xiaomi confirms that India will get the Xiaomi Mi 5 after China and the Asian market including Malaysia will be the next in line to get the Xiaomi Mi 5. The device will come in three colors; black, gold and white.

  • Xiaomi Mi 5 Snapdragon 820 @ 1.8GHz / 3GB RAM / 32GB — ¥ 1,999 (~US$ 306 / ~RM 1,299)
  • Xiaomi Mi 5 Snapdragon 820 @ 2.15GHz / 3GB RAM / 32GB — ¥ 2,299 (~US$ 51 / ~RM 1,495)
  • Xiaomi Mi 5 Snapdragon 820 @ 2.15GHz / 4GB RAM / 128GB — ¥ 2,699 (~US$ 412 / ~RM 1,753)


Xiaomi Mi 4S Key Specifications

  • 5-inch 1080P IPS LCD display
  • Snapdragon 808 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 64GB expandable memory
  • 13MP f2.0 rear camera
  • 5MP f2.0 front camera
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 7.0
  • 3,260mAh battery
  • 139.3 x 70.8 x 7.8mm 
  • 133g 
  • Dual SIM

But Xiaomi did not stop there, in addition to the announcement of the new Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship, the company is also revealing the Xiaomi Mi 5S which is an update to the Xiaomi Mi 4i from last year. The biggest change here is that there is no a fingerprint scanner on the back of the device and the Xiaomi Mi 4S now comes in a pink color. While there is no tapered back design like the new Mi 5, the Mi 4S does come with a flat glass and metal frame design. The new Xiaomi Mi 4S will go for ¥ 1,699 (~US$ 260 / RM 1,100) for the 3GB and 64GB memory option

ORIGINAL SOURCE: MIUI
Senin, 22 Februari 2016

Acer's Liquid Jade 2 smartphone comes with 1 Terabytes of cloud storage

There's definitely no short of new Android phones this year and Acer's new Liquid Jade 2 is the new kid on the block. Acer knows that they can't compete with both Samsung and HTC in terms of the hardware and design and that is why the headline feature of the Acer Liquid Jade 2 is it's hybrid storage array which includes 1TB of cloud storage in addition to the 32GB of expandable memory (via a microSD card) that is available.

But beyond the inclusion of 1 terabytes of cloud storage, the Acer Liquid Jade 2 looks like a typical android phone these days both in terms of specifications and the physical hardware. No word on pricing nor availability has been announced yet.

Acer Liquid Jade 2 Key Specifications:

  • 5.5-inch 1080P sAMOLED display
  • Snapdragon 808 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB expandable memory
  • 21MP rear camera with dual LED flash
  • 8MP front camera
  • LTE 
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow

ORIGINAL SOURCE: ACER

SanDisk's new 128GB microSD is capable of write speeds up to 275MB/s

What a time to be alive, it was just two years ago that Sandisk unveiled the world's first 128GB microSD (2014) card and last year the company also launched the first commercially available 200GB microSD (2015). Amidst all the smartphone and tablet craze at MWC 2016 this week, SanDisk is taking the opportunity to unveil their fastest microSD card which comes with UHS-II speeds.

The brand new SanDisk Extreme Pro (pictured above) is a built for the next generation of mobile devices which will be able to take advantage of the speeds this microSD card is able to produce. This new SanDisk Extreme Pro microSD card comes in both 64 and 128GB capacities and at peak performance, this microSD card clocks in at a whopping 275MB/s in write speeds. That is true provided you have the hardware that is able to take advantage of the speeds this card can output.
SanDisk is not trying to please future customers of the LG G5 and the Galaxy S7 with their new speedy microSD card but they are also announcing a new lineup of affordable USB Type-C flash drives which will work with devices like the 12-inch MacBook, Nexus 6P and even the newly announced LG G5. With storage options going up to 128GB, these new USB Type-C flash drives delivers USB 3.1 speeds of up to 150MB/s

The SanDisk USB Type-C flash drives will be available starting today through Amazon but the new UHS-II microSDs will only be available for purchase in Q2 2016.

  • SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 64GB microSD - $179.99 (~ RM 753)
  • SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II 128GB microSD - $299.99 (~ RM 1,256)
  • SanDisk Ultra USB Type-C Flash Drive 16GB - $19.99 (~ RM 83)
  • SanDisk Ultra USB Type-C Flash Drive 32GB - $29.99 (~ RM 126)
  • SanDisk Ultra USB Type-C Flash Drive 64GB - $49.99 (~ RM 209)
  • SanDisk Ultra USB Type-C Flash Drive 128GB - $79.99 (~ RM 335)

Sony unveils new Xperia X series designed to showcase the best of Sony

Sony has decided to join the fun with other Android manufacturers with three brand new smartphones and an accessory. At MWC 2016, Sony is unveiling a new Xperia series called the Xperia X series which is designed to showcase the best of Sony from the brilliant industrial design to the prowess of Sony's camera modules.

Similar to Sony's recent strategy to release three variants of their Xperia Z lineup, the new Xperia X series also comes in three flavours; the Xperia XA, Xperia X and Xperia X Performance. All three devices come with 5-inch IPS displays but only the Snapdragon 820 powered Xperia X Performance comes with a fingerprint scanning home button and IP68 water resistivity which is part of Sony's flagship Xperia Z lineup.

In terms of design, the 2016 Xperia X series still uses Sony's metal unibody design and the unique thing about all three Xperia X devices being announced at MWC 2016 is that Sony has engineered a curved glass display that wraps around the frame making the device feel more natural in the hands and also gives the Xperia X series a slim bezel.

Sony Xperia X Performance Key Specifications

  • 5-inch 1080P IPS LCD display
  • Snapdragon 820 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB expandable memory
  • 23MP f2.0 rear camera
  • 12MP f2.0 front camera
  • 2,700mAh battery
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 144.8 x 71.1 x 7.6mm
  • 165g
  • IP68 certification

Sony Xperia X Key Specifications

  • 5-inch 1080P IPS LCD display
  • Snapdragon 650 SoC
  • 3GB RAM 
  • 32/64GB expandable memory
  • 23MP f2.0 rear camera
  • 13MP f2.0 front camera 
  • 2,620mAh battery
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 142.7 x 69.4 x 7.9mm 
  • 153g

Sony Xperia XA Key Specifications

  • 5-inch 720-P IPS LCD display
  • Mediatek Helio P10 (MT6755) SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB expandable memory
  • 13MP rear camera
  • 8MP front camera with LED flash
  • 2,300mAh battery
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • 143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9mm
  • 137.4g

In additiona to all this, Sony is also trailing on what Samsung and LG have been doing and they are also announcing two new accessories designed to complement the new Xperia X series. The Xperia Ear is Sony's answer to a wireless bluetooth earpiece that is tiny and powerful. The Xperia Ear comes with and IPX2 water protection and Sony says this wireless ear piece is designed to provide users with a truly hands free experience.

Another accessory is the Xperia Eye which is a wearable camera (with wide angle lens) that clips on o you shirt to capture your POV. Sony isn't stopping there as they also have an Xperia Project which is able to respond to touches from the beamed surface and also respond to voice and gestures. And finally, there is the Xperia Agent which is Sony's idea of a personalized assitant similar to the Amazon Echo. Both the Xperia X series alongside the new range of accessories will be available in the Summer (2016)



ORIGINAL SOURCE: SONY