The long waited Nokia Lumia 820 and 920 will be available starting 21st December 2012. Both will be pricing at RM1,599 and RM1,999 respectively.
Pre-order are starting today onwards and DiGi will be the first telco in Malaysia to open pre-ordering with an attractive price starting from RM1,099 for Lumia 920 and RM699 for Lumia 820.
iPad mini and iPad 4 has finally available for purchase in Apple Authorised Store and Apple Online Store. Currently only WiFi model are available to purchase in the local store and the 4G/Cellular with be in another few weeks.
If you don't like to queue at the local store, you can purchase it online and the shipment would take about 2 weeks to deliver to your doorstep.
Yes! You read it right! The iPad mini and iPad Retina (4th Gen) will be available starting tomorrow onward. (7th Dec 2012) ahead iPhone 5. Challenger IT Megastore has just made announcement on their Facebook Page just a while ago.
The stock are now sitting in their warehouse and ready to sell as early as 9am tomorrow.
Will be expecting more and more announcements made by others Apple authorised store in Malaysia soon.
Are you joining the queue tomorrow to own the new iPad mini and iPad Retina?
Nokia's first 2 Windows Phone 8, Nokia Lumia 820 and Lumia 920 will be available soon in DiGi Store. No price indication or date avalability.
Nokia Lumia 920
• 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 4.5-inch PureMotion HD+ (1280 x 768)
• 32GB internal storage
• 8.7MP PureView Camera
Nokia Lumia 820
• 1.5GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 4.3-inch CBD (800 x 480)
• 8GB internal storage (expandable microSD)
• 5MP camera
More news and update will be revealed tomorrow as there will be a preview session held in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. Do follow me on twitter @tallboyz to get the latest news and update.
The first tablet to have Android Jelly Bean, Nexus 7 will be releasing 3G connectivity and 32GB of storage in Malaysia.
It will be price tagged at RM1,099 and ready for pre-order at SenQ & Senheng's outlets.
Today Nokia has announced the new Nokia Lumia 620, added the 3rd Windows Phone 8 by Nokia. Lumia 600 series would always be the most affordable Windows Phone.
This Lumia 620 has adds more youthful appeal with dual-shot technique that create a variety of interesting new colours and textures. The dual-shot involves casting two layers of polycarbonate, a single base layer and a second colour, in a transparent of translucent layer, to produce depth effects and secondary colour blends.
On the hardware wise, it has a 3.8-inch Clear Black Display with 800x480 resolution, 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 8GB internal storage with microSD slot, NFC-enabe, 5MP rear camera with LED flash and VGA front camera
Of course it come with Live Tiles for updates direct to the Start Screen, PeopleHub for all your address books in one place and a Me Tile to make it easy to post and track notifications across social networks. It also comes with Xbox Live, Microsoft Office, 7GB of SkyDrive storage and IE 10.
The new Nokia Lumia 620 will cost around $249 USD (approx RM750) and will be available from Q1 2013.
Check out the promo video of the Nokia Lumia 620 below;
Beside launched a 7-inch tablet by Google, Nexus 7; Google has also announced a 10-inch tablet, Nexus 10 a collaboration of Samsung and Google. Android 4.2 is introduced on this device added few new features such as mutliuser.
Nexus 10 would be the first Android tablet to feature high resolution beating the Apple's Retina display. The 10.1-inch screen has resolution of 2560x1600 pixel that is 300PPI.
Beneath the screen it has a dual-core Exynos 5 chipset clocked at 1.7GHz processor, speculated that performance of the ARM A-15 chip is better than the NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and outperform the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro which is a quad-core processor. It will also pair with 2GB RAM and will have 2 variants of storage to choose 16GB or 32GB.
On the imaging, on the rear has a 5MP camera and a HD 1.9MP front camera.
It will has a juicy battery of 9,000mAh that can outlast the device to have 9 hours continuous video playback.
The Nexus 10 will be available in US at the price of US $399 for 16GB version and US $499 for 32GB version. Currently only WiFi model introduced.
Due to overwhelming respond of the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 2 in Malaysia, it attracted "thieves" to steal it. 1407 unit of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (Marble White) were stolen at KLIA yesterday and these stolen unit may floods into the market with attractive price tag.
SME has announced that they will not honor any warranty for this batch of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and it's consider illegal to buy or keep stolen goods.
Do check out is there any SIRIM sticker and as well Samsung Warranty sticker before make any purchase of Note 2.
Below are the list of IMEI number that are the batch of stolen Note II.
Some photos purporting to show the iPad mini published on Twitter by Sonny Dickson, a researcher for 9to5Mac.
Some of the snaps show the device against a standard iPad and the iPhone 5.
Lighting port as found in the iPhone 5 were used on the iPad mini.
Apple has remained tight-lipped on the existence of the iPad mini, rumors of press invites to the event expected to be on 10th October 2012.
iFixtit actually performed scratch test on the new iPhone 5 and the result was quite disappointed. Check out the video below;
It guess that iPhone 5's case will be sell-able fast and probably you won't see naked iPhone 5 unless he/she are ready to accept scratches or even dents on their new iPhone.
As what everyone has waited, the World's first Tablet to run Android Jelly Bean 4.1 has touched down to Malaysia, ASUS Google Nexus 7. Out of surprise, Malaysia is one of the earliest countries in Asia to have it, ahead of China and Singapore.
7-inch IPS screen with Gorilla Glass Corning (1280 x 800)
16GB storage with microSD slot for memory expansion
1.2MP front camera
WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC
Malaysia will only receive 16GB model and wear a price tag of RM999 (about US$317) slightly higher than what offers in US, US$249. Still RM999 is a good bargain for it hardware specification.
ASUS Google Nexus 7 is now available at most ASUS retail shops.
As you know, HTC has just announced their Windows Phone 8 flagship device HTC 8X. Must be wonder how's the specification comparison between the Nokia's Windows Phone 8 flagship device Lumia 920.
wpcentral has made a quite spec-to-spec comparison which one is the best.
It's very obvious Nokia Lumia 920 has better specification.
Say hello to the stunning Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC. These smartphones are the first in a family of signature models built with the new Windows Phone 8 operating system. Both models are available in multiple colors and boast iconic design, studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™, and incredible camera capabilities
HTC has just announced 2 new Windows Phone 8 devices, HTC 8X flagship Windows Phone 8 by HTC and HTC 8S mid range device.
HTC 8X
HTC 8X features a 4.3-inch 1280 x 720 Super LCD 2 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 in a unibody polycarbonate form factor which are similar to the current HTC One X. Inside of the device has a dual-core 1.5GHz from Snapdragon S4 processor and a generous 1GB of RAM. It will have 16GB internal storage, NFC, LTE, WiFi and for the battery it has 1,800 mAh to keep it going.
8MP camera with f/2.0 camera will be sitting at the back that capable to record 1080p HD video with single LED flash and at the front, it will have a 2.1MP front facing camera with remarkable 88-degree ultra wide angle. Cam-ho make easy now! Not forgotten HTC Beat Audio built-in.
Similar to what Nokia Lumia has, it will come with variants of colours to choose from, California Blue, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow and Graphite Black
HTC 8S
HTC 8S is a mid-range device that has a 4-inch WVGA (800 x 600) Super LCD Corning Gorilla Glass display running on a dual core 1Ghz Snapdragon S4, 512MB RAM and a decent 5MP rear camera that capable to record HD.
4GB memory will be onboard and it is expandable with microSD card slot. HTC Beat Audio is built-in as well.
No words on pricing and it will be available early of November through more that 150 carries in 50+ countries, unfortunately Malaysia's was not mentioned.
Read more from the press release below from HTC Global.
HTC AND MICROSOFT UNVEIL FIRST SIGNATURE WINDOWS PHONES
New Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC to be available through
more than 150 mobile operators globally
NEW YORK, 19th September, 2012 – HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, and Microsoft today unveiled the first signature Windows Phones, the stunning Windows® Phone 8X and 8S by HTC®. The smartphones feature the new Windows Phone 8 operating system and boast iconic design, studio-quality sound with Beats Audio™ and incredible camera capabilities.
“Pairing HTC’s beautiful new Windows Phone 8X and 8S with our brand is a big milestone for both companies,” said Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft. “Together we are offering customers a clear choice and a truly unique experience. I’m thrilled to take our longstanding partnership to the next level.”
“We’ve been inspired by Windows Phone 8 to create new smartphones that give the platform the iconic design and personality it deserves,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “Windows Phone has clearly emerged as one of the top mobile ecosystems and is competitive against any other smartphone platform in the world.”
Iconic Design
The only phone with Live Tiles, Windows Phone has a clear, differentiated vision and the consumer experience has been widely recognized as being groundbreaking, innovative and fresh. HTC created the Windows Phone 8X and 8S to blend the virtual and the physical utilizing a three dimensional, pure uni-body design based on the Windows Phone Live Tiles. The Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC are perfectly sculpted with a dramatic taper making them feel magically thin in your hand.
Because color is such an integral part of the Windows Phone experience, HTC is bringing bold, sophisticated and adventurous colors in a premium matte finish to these devices. The Windows Phone 8X will come in a variety of colors including California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red and Limelight Yellow. The Windows Phone 8S by HTC will be available in Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue and High-Rise Gray.
Capture and share your world
For the first time, HTC is introducing a 2.1mp, f/2.0 aperture, 88° ultra-wide angle front-facing camera that allows up to four people and more to be captured at once. It also supports 1080p video capture. The rear camera sports an 8mp CMOS sensor with backside-illumination (BSI) for improved low-light performance, along with an f/2.0 aperture, 28mm lens and a dedicated imaging chip. A physical shutter button makes it quick and easy to capture spontaneous action, even if the phone is locked.
Spectacular Sound with Beats Audio
Exclusively available on HTC smartphones, Beats Audio provides authentic, studio-quality sound that delivers the spirit of the original recording. The Windows Phone 8X by HTC featuring Beats Audio also offers a unique audio amplifier powering the 3.5mm audio jack and the speaker, boosting the audio signal for even better sound no matter if you’re listening to music, playing a game or watching a video.
Brilliant Display
The Windows Phone 8X by HTC features a beautiful, 4.3″ HD-resolution super LCD 2 screen protected from everyday bumps and scrapes by lightweight Gorilla® Glass 2, while optical lamination reduces reflections and glare, ensuring you see every detail. The Windows Phone 8S by HTC boasts a bright super LCD 4″ screen with Gorilla® Glass, allowing users to see the Windows Phone Live Tiles, and every message and photo, with crystal clarity and sparkling color.
Entertainment
With the Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC people can carry their favorite music, movies and photos with them wherever they go. With the Windows Phone Store and Xbox Live, it is easier than ever to enjoy the latest video, music and games on the move.
Availability
The Windows Phone 8X and 8S by HTC will be available beginning in November. Available through more than 150 carriers in 50+ countries, the Windows Phone 8X or 8S by HTC will be available from the world’s top carriers including: United States: AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. Europe: Orange, O2 Telefonica, MTS, Three UK, T-Mobile, and Vodafone Asia-Pacific: Chunghwa Telecom, Optus, Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel), Smartone, Telstra and Vodafone Australia.
Nokia Betalabs has just released an app for Nokia Lumia devices to analyse and manage your phone bills by tracking your calls, SMS and data usages each month. It's exactly same function with "Counters" app for Nokia Asha 311 which have the option to reset your counter on your monthly billing date.
This app will show you the usage remaining before hit your bills limits.
Currently there is no notification when set limit is achieved and will come later.
Note: Counters app requires particular phone software. You can check firmware version in Settings>about>more information>"Firmware revision". It should contain string 8773 or 8779 (Windows OS version) as third number and it should start with 1750.xxxx for Lumia 800, 2175.xxxx for Lumia 900 and 1600.303x for Lumia 710 as example. Any smaller numbers means your phone SW has been updated partially (only OEM FW or OS FW has been updated) and rest should be updated in next slot. Most variant should get both OEM FW and MS OS during the same Zune update.
Nokia Lumia 610 is the most affordable Windows Phone smartphone in the market with the price of RM699.
It has gotten much more affordable with DiGi where DiGi now is offering as low as RM99 only with DiGi Smartplan. Currently only one colour being offered which is Black.
Last Wednesday I were given an opportunity by Nokia Malaysia to have a hands-on the Nokia Asha 311 which added another Nokia Asha Full-Touch family.
Nokia Asha 311 is a feature phone with smartphone functionality but at feature phone's price tag.
Nokia Asha 311 features 3-inch WQVGA (240x400) capacitive screen with Gorilla Corning and Clear Black Display. It has a powerful 1GHz processor paired with 128MB of RAM running on Nokia Asha S40 OS. WiFi and Bluetooth are available on this device.
The UI on Asha 311 is very similar to Nokia Belle and MeeGo's OS, supporting application screen swiping and top-scroll down settings with notifications.
With every purchase of Nokia Asha 311, you are entitle 40 free premium EA games worth RM300 such as Need For Speed, Tetris, FiFa 10, The Sims and so on.
Angry Birds are supported on this device thanks to the powerful 1Ghz processor.
This device is targeted to budget consumer whom concern about call and data usages, Nokia is thoughtful enough to pre-install counters for Data, Calls, SMS and also MMS. You can set a quota for each and it will notify once it's exceed.
The Nokia Asha S40's browser is built with cloud acceleration and data efficient for better web browsing experience and lower cost.
On the rear it has a decent 3.2mp camera eDoF
Nokia are well known for it's Maps, Asha 311 is pre-installed with Nokia Maps but without voice turn-by-turn navigation, only bullet-lists navigation which good enough navigation.
Nokia Asha will be available end of July in Nokia Store worldwide wearing a price tag of RM419 only.
You can tell the photo above which one is the real Samsung Galaxy SIII? What if I tell you both are also clone?
Being an open source OS like Android, cloning made easily especially in everything possible-land, China. The photo above showing 2 clones SIII with different specification (low-end & highend) and price tag.
The low-end version features a 4.7-inch WVGA (480x800 pixels) screen, 5MP rear camera with AF, VGA front, running on 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB storage and a quite old OS, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The price tag for this low-end version is $209 USD (which about RM660) on Android-sale.com.
For the high-end version, it feature packs with a non SuperAMOLED 4.8-inch HD (1280x720 display, 8MP rear shooter, 1.3MP front camera, 1.2GHz dual-core CPU (not quad-core on original SIII), 1GB of RAM, 16GB internal storage and running on Android 4.0 ICS. It also support two standard SIM card and two 2,500mAh Li-on battery come with it.
The price is starting at $272 USD (which around RM860) that is half price of the original SIII. This phone can be purchase online from Chinacart.com.
Even the packing is exactly same just like the original SIII and you can also use SIII original accessories on this phone.
Head over for some hands-on videos of these two devices below;
The Nokia 8800 was once a flagship phone with it luxurious and beautifully design has make a comeback to market in one of the famous discount portal, Groupon.
This phone was announced first quarter of 2005 and was discontinued 5 years ago. It was once price tagged 800 euro (approx RM3,200) with basic function to call-in and call-out but with luxury design.
Now on Groupon, you can own this once a smartphone made for celebrities, businessmen, manager, for ordinary people with extraordinary income who want to stand for a good style, image and solidty for RM558.
This phone most likely not a new phone to be consider as refurbished.
With that price, you can a Nokia Lumia 610 and some entry level Android smartphone, unless you willing to buy it as a collector item.
ASUS Malaysia has just officially announced ASUS PadFone availability in Malaysia and selling at the price of RM2,399. ASUS PadFone is a combination of a smartphone (PadFone) and a tablet (PadFone Station)
With this you can have a smartphone and a tablet on a single mobile data.
ASUS PadFone has a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD display, powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz Dual-core processor and run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. On the rear it has a 8MP f/2.2 camera.
It can be combine with PadFone Station and transformed to a 10.1-inch Android Tablet. The PadFone Station has a 10.1-inch IPS display with 1280x800 resolution and it comes with a front 1.3MP camera. In addition, it works as a battery pack that charges the PadFone while docked.
There are optional keyboard dock which comes with battery and a pen stylus that can be use as headset. The stylus headset is price tagged at RM179 whereas the keyboard dock pricing is yet to confirmed.
You think Apple has the best voice assistant on Siri? Think again after you watch the video below;
Although voice search is not commonly or widely use by it's an interesting feature that all smartphone users would want to have.
The video above shown iPhone 4S which run on iOS 6 beta 2 and Galaxy Nexus on pre-release Android 4.1, Jelly Bean. It seem that the new Android Jelly Bean update voice search is faster and the voice is much more fluid and less robotic.
The film above was made purely using the Nokia 808 PureView. Turn "I wish I had a good camera" moments into beautiful detailed photos and Full HD movies.
Check out the video to learn more about the ground-breaking smartphone with its 41MP image sensor. Zoom. Shoot. Share in seconds.
Google has just officially announced their first tablet to the public on Google I/O 2012 event.
The device is called the Google Nexus 7 and it's the first tablet to run on the latest Android 4.1 Jellybean OS.
Google Nexus 7 is built in partnership with ASUS and Google, given the exclusive privileges of using the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.
The Google Nexus 7 bring High Definition 7-inch IPS screen display with resolution of 1280x800. It runs on a 1.3GHz Quad-core Tegra 3 processor paired with 1GB of RAM couple with a 12 core Ultra low voltage nVidia GeForce GPU.
It comes with a 1.2MP front camera for video call, no rear camera, WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC with Google Wallet support. It has an impressive battery life of 9 hours HD video playback on a single charge. The weighs of this device is only 340g and thickness of 10.5mm.
This device will be available through Google Play Store in few countries and globally soon. The Nexus 7 comes in two variants of sizes 8GB and 16GB with price tag of US$199 and US$249 respectively. That is RM637 for 8GB and RM797 for 16GB.
Received Nokia's latest flagship Windows Phone, Nokia Lumia 900 from Nokia Malaysia.
Below is a quick unboxing of the Nokia Lumia 900 video;
The packing is compact and quite similar with the Nokia Lumia 800, 710 and N9.
The box contains;
Nokia Lumia 900
Warranty Card & Quick Guide
microUSB Cable
USB Quick Charge
Stereo Headset
Nokia Lumia 900 the successor of Nokia Lumia 800 has a 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor paired with 512MB of RAM run on the latest Windows Phone OS, 7.5 and ready to upgrade to 7.8.
It has an impressive and large 4.3-inch AMOLED Screen with ClearBlack Display on Gorilla Corning Technology. This offers bigger, clearer and vibrant colour display no matter in indoor nor outdoor.
It has a HD wide angle front camera that allow us to make video calls easier with more participants.
At the rear place a large 8MP f/2.2 Carl Zeiss optics with dual flash LEDs. HD video recording is supported.
3 colours to choose from, Cyan, Black and Sporty White. The Nokia Lumia 900 is price tagged at RM1,799 only. You may as well own this phone for as low as RM959 with Maxis mobile data package.
More information and details reviews coming up next.
You could win yourself a Limited Edition "The Dark Knight Rise" Nokia Lumia 900 by answering a simple question, fill up your details and cross fingers. It's as simple as that!
The contest begins on 19th of June and ends on 2nd of July. 5 lucky winners will be picked random as the recipients of a Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone.
Check out Camera Extras can do for you with Nokia Lumia devices.
The upcoming camera extras include four new features. Smart Group Shot makes it easy to capture great group shots with just one attempt. Action Shot captures movement in several shots and allows you to go back and forth the action. With the self-timer, you can get yourself also to the picture. And finally, the new Panorama UI helps you to capture beautiful wide landscapes with precise alignment.
The long waited Internet Sharing feature for the Nokia Lumia 710 & 800 is coming globally from 27th June onward by rolling a new software update.
The new software update does not only bring one new feature, it also introduce Flip-to-Silent and media streaming from your phone (something like DLNA)
Nokia as an exclusive partnership with Microsoft Windows Phone, Nokia has announced few new applications and features to all Nokia Lumia users to compensate the disappointment of the unavailability of Windows Phone 8 update.
Below are the update updates will be available by next week exclusively for Nokia Lumia;
Nokia PlayTo
All Lumia users can share videos, photos and audio wirelessly onto their TV or Blu-Ray player by using the DLNA technology.
Nokia Music 3.0
Gig Enhancement, Mix Radio Enhanements and Offline Playback Enhancement.
Nokia Maps
New Nokia Maps were introduced by the name My Commute. This allows you to get online traffics and how to get to a location in the shortest time.
Camera Extras
Nokia has updated their camera app with supporting of Panorama Capturing, Self Timer, Action Shot and Smart Group Shot through Camera Extras.
Nokia Counters was also introduced for you to monitor and manage your mobile internet data usages.
Today at Windows Phone Summit, Microsoft has introduced a new version of their mobile OS, the Windows Phone 8 (codename Apollo)
Windows Phone 8 has the similarity with the Windows 8 that release for PCs and tablets, sharing the common networking, security, media and web browser technology and a common file system. This translate into greater performance with more features and new opportunities for app developers and hardware makers to innovate faster.
Below is a list of some new features introduced on the Windows Phone 8.
Multi-core processor support: As reviewers have noted, Windows Phone runs buttery smooth on phones with a single processor. But piggybacking on the Windows core provides support for multiple cores—so we’re ready for whatever hardware makers dream up.
Bigger, sharper screens: Windows Phone 8 supports two new screen resolutions—1280x768 and 1280x720, opening the door to amazing new handsets with high-definition 720p displays.
More flexible storage: Windows Phone 8 supports removable MicroSD cards, so you can stuff your phone with extra photos, music, and whatever else is important to you, and then easily move it all onto your PC.
NFC wireless sharing: If you haven’t heard the term “NFC” yet, I’m betting you soon will. This emerging wireless technology lets phones share things over short distances. In Windows Phone 8, it helps make sharing photos, Office docs, and contact info easier—just tap your phone another NFC-equipped device. How cool is that?
Internet Explorer 10: The next version of Windows Phone comes with the same web browsing engine that’s headed for Window 8 PCs and tablets. IE10 is faster and more secure, with advanced anti-phishing features like SmartScreen Filter to block dangerous websites and malware.
Wallet: Windows Phone 8’s new digital Wallet feature does two great things. It can keep debit and credit cards, coupons, boarding passes, and other important info right at your fingertips. And when paired with a secure SIM from your carrier, you can also pay for things with a tap of your phone at compatible checkout counters.
Better maps and directions: Windows Phone 8 builds in Nokia mapping as part of the platform. Our partnership will provide more detailed maps and turn-by-turn directions in many countries, plus the ability to store maps offline on your phone so you can work with maps without a data connection.
Cooler apps and games: Basing Windows Phone 8 on the Windows core will unleash a new wave of amazing apps and especially games, for reasons I’ll touch on in a moment.
