Furthermore, there’s some effort needed to pre-order the device as a customer have to physically visit a participating Samsung Experience Store (SES) or retailer and make a non-refundable deposit of RM 800. Despite all that, Samsung has announced it has actually sold out all the pre-order allocations for Galaxy Fold in Malaysia. Interesting enough, Samsung has also decided to put the Galaxy Fold for consumers to experience themselves at these participating retailers....

So, with a new display, reworked body, better hardware, and what is very obviously a chunkier main camera module, let us take an in-depth look at the generational changes the Note20 Ultra that’s been made since the Galaxy Note10+. Specifications Design It should not surprise anyone when I say that aesthetics has always been a prime factor with Samsung’s Galaxy Note series, and the Note20 Ultra is no stranger to the trend....

Build upon the experiences that the company has gathered since the release on the original Galaxy S back in 2010, Samsung stated during its pre-event briefing session that the innovations within Galaxy S10 series revolved around three main areas: display, camera, and performance. On the display front, the IP68-certified Galaxy S10 series is said to the first to feature a new panel from the company called Dynamic AMOLED display. With maximum brightness of 1200 nits, the new display panel is also HDR10+-certified with color accuracy that is said to the best in its class according to Display Mate and has met TUV Rheinland’s Eye Comfort standards....

Naturally, only certain smartphones are eligible for trade-in through the campaign which is being run by CompAsia with Samsung Malaysia acting as the coordinator. The list is rather extensive and covers several brands including Samsung itself as well as Apple, Huawei, OPPO, and Vivo. A quick look showed that the three most valuable in the list are iPhone XS Max 512GB, Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128GB, and Huawei P30 Pro 512GB which are valued at RM 2310, RM 1225, and RM 1215 respectively....

To start, The Galaxy Watch Active2 is available in four sizes: 40mm, 42mm, 44mm, and 46mm. The 40mm is unique, as it is one of two sizes available for the Under Armor Edition, and one of two sizes for the Stainless Steel edition. The other size for the latter being 44mm. On a side note, both the 42mm and 46mm of the Galaxy Watch Active2 are the only two sizes that ship out in a single variation....

From 12am to 2am later tonight, the company will be offering two of its entry-level devices at special discounts only for a limited time. Specifically, the Samsung Galaxy M31 will be going for RM888 and the Galaxy M21 at only RM649. Throughout the rest of the day, both smartphones will be sold at RM999 and RM749 respectively. Meanwhile, their Galaxy M11 sibling will be available at RM449. Those wanting something more on the mid-range side of things may want to opt for the Galaxy A71 instead....

In addition, approve individuals entering Sarawak will be issued a QR-coded wristband, based on two categories: a Person Under Investigation (PUI) and a 14-day Stay Home Notice (SHN). The PUI category is further divided into two sub-categories, Home Quarantine and Hospital Quarantine. Further, accumulated data of registered individuals will enable the state’s Disaster Management Committee to conduct random checks on the wristband wearer, if deemed necessary. The state of Sarawak is hoping that with the implementation of this surveillance system, it will be able to reduce the spread of COVID-19 within the state....

The regular Reflex DualSense controller features remappable back paddles, interchangeable thumbsticks, and the capability to store on-board profiles. Then there’s the Scuf Reflex Pro, which just has the extra grip textures for a steadier hold onto the controller. Things get really interesting with the Scuf Reflex FPS. Not only is it the priciest of the three, it also does away with the two most important features of the DualSense controller – adaptive triggers and haptic feedback....

To be clear, the discount applies to both its Omega and Titan models, as well as all skin and upholstery designs. The discount, by the way, includes the brand’s Dota 2-themed Prime 2.0 PU leather design and its all-black SoftWeave Black fabric. Before you ask: no, the 11.11 sale does not include the brand’s other limited edition, game-themed skins, such as the recently launched K/DA or World of Warcraft skins....

The first new feature, aptly named Deliver2Me, will enable Setel app users to buy selected items from Mesra outlets at participating Petronas stations. These items will then be delivered directly to their cars while it is being refueled. According to the company, this feature was introduced for customer convenience without having them to wander away from their vehicles. Additionally, payments for these purchases are, well, settled through the app’s e-wallet service....

SharePlay lets you share your screen with someone while on a FaceTime call, letting you choose whether to share your whole screen or just a specific app window. Sharing your whole screen on a call on Macs was already possible using the Messages app, but that limited you to just a voice call while SharePlay lets you keep the camera on. Moving on, SharePlay lets you watch synchronised content together on supported apps....

The clinical trials will be conducted at ten research locations involving eight facilities under the Health Ministry, Universiti Malaya, and UiTM with the involvement of the Institute for Clinical Research (ICR). He also mentioned that the US-developed Novavax vaccine, which has yet to be given conditional approval in Malaysia, was also involved in trials but gave no further details. Aaron said that China had already approved COVID-19 vaccines from Sinovac and Sinopharm for emergency use on children between three and 17 years old....

More recently, according to Venture Beat’s Jeff Grubb via his Grubbsnax podcast that the online free skate mode of Skate 4 will have a collaborative element. In it, players will be able to build skate parks together. As he describes it, “people can lay down the skate park stuff … in real time with everyone else”. The players involved will be able to add and delete stuff on the fly....

According to a source from Axios, the popular instant messaging company is currently testing a new feature that would enable all of its users to share Snapchat contents outside of its own platform. Looking at it from a user perspective, this feature would surely provide more sharing freedom to Snapchat users moving forward. The new update allows users to share “Snap Originals”, “Shows”, “Publisher Stories”, and “Our Stories” from Snapchat to other outside apps with shareable links provided....

App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi managed to discover some of the functionalities being developed for Snapchat Plus. One of the features that will be included is the ability to pin one of your contacts as your “#1 BFF”, which is sure to incite a flame war within your circle. — Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) June 16, 2022 Some other features include changing the Snapchat icon, seeing the orbit between you and your chosen BFF, getting a badge on your profile to show you’re a subscriber, and seeing who rewatched your story....

Let’s start with the Sony WF-C500. The new product is intended to be one of the brand’s more affordable offerings from its earbuds category. While it lacks advanced features such as active noise cancelling (ANC) and touch-based controls, the WF-C500 does come with AAC support, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, Android Fast Pair and Windows Swift Pair support, as well as IPX4 water resistance. As for colour options, Sony is offering the new device in orange, green, white, and black....

Unlike its earlier family member, the newly introduced Sony Linkbuds S ditches the “donut” form altogether, instead featuring a traditional earbuds design. So what makes this variant special, and how does it differ from the company’s other TWS offerings? But importantly, how well does it perform? What is it? Though designed differently, the Sony Linkbuds S still focuses on providing users with the ability to immediately pay attention to their surroundings....

Sony controls over 50 percent of the smartphone image sensor market and supplies them to various smartphone makers including Redmi and Apple. In an attempt to cope with demands, the company has invested into increasing its production capacity by building a new factory in Nagasaki that is scheduled to open in April 2021. Terushi Shimizu, head of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Group, told Bloomberg that the increased capacity is unlikely to change the situation and might not still be enough to meet the demands of its image sensor production....

The post itself only details a product announcement scheduled for 14 April. It will be a live-streamed event over at the official Sony Xperia YouTube channel. And it will start at 3:30PM Malaysian time. Unfortunately, the post itself does not detail what the company intends to announce. It’s quite likely that the leaked Sony Xperia 1 III will be making an appearance. According to a Weibo tipster, the device will come armed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and a 5000mAh battery with 65W charging....

The headphones have officially reached my hands, and that means I finally get a chance to take Sony’s best ANC headphones for a spin. What Is It? Here’s the bottom line: the 1000XM4 are 4th generation ANC headphones and a follow-up to 2019’s WH-1000XM3. As for its overall design: then, as now, the shape and build of the headphones are recycled from its predecessors. From the shape and bow of the headband, right down to its earcups....