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Samsung Galaxy M coming soon to Malaysia

Samsung Galaxy M coming soon to Malaysia

Samsung’s budget-friendly Galaxy M series is set to make a Malaysian debut soon, having been spotted on the local SIRIM database by the always-watchful eyes of KevinNgTK. The Galaxy M family is Samsung’s answer to the sub-MYR1,000 price segment, dominated by the likes of Xiaomi, Honor and ASUS. (more…)

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Samsung teases foldable “something” before Galaxy S10 event

Samsung teases foldable “something” before Galaxy S10 event

We’re a little over a week away from the expected massive Galaxy Unpacked event on February 2019, but Samsung has released a teaser video that shows off what appears to be a book-shaped device. Is it a phone? A tablet? Perhaps a phone that turns into a tablet? Do the words “the future unfolds” mean anything to you? (more…)

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Apple quashes Group FaceTime eavesdropping bug with iOS 12.1.4 update

Apple quashes Group FaceTime eavesdropping bug with iOS 12.1.4 update

Apple today released a crucial patch for its Group FaceTime eavesdropping bug that set the internet ablaze last week. You should check for the iOS 12.1.4 update on your iPhone or iPad and get it installed now. (more…)

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Unifi urges 130,000 Streamyx customers to grab free upgrade

Unifi urges 130,000 Streamyx customers to grab free upgrade

Unifi, the convergence brand under Telekom Malaysia Berhad (“TM”) has kicked off its #khabarbaik movement, a refreshed attitude with commitment to raise the bar to meet customers’ needs. The new attitude will set precedence to how unifi operates through 2019, on the back of a challenging 2018. (more…)

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Get up to 8GB free data with Tune Talk for Chinese New Year

Get up to 8GB free data with Tune Talk for Chinese New Year

Our Malaysian telcos sure are a generous lot. With the Lunar New Year drawing near, Tune Talk is also jumping in to offer free data – up to 8GB to be exact, when you subscribe to their monthly data plans. (more…)

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Yoodo gives you 3X more data for booster add-ons

Yoodo gives you 3X more data for booster add-ons

Here’s another reason to love startup Yoodo. The new-kid-on-the-block powered by Celcom 4G is giving customers more data and savings this festive season. (more…)

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Rapid MRT buses to go cashless starting 1 February

Rapid MRT buses to go cashless starting 1 February

Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (“Rapid Bus”) will employ a fully cashless payment system on all its MRT Feeder buses starting Friday, 1 February 2019. The cashless system will cover all 57 feeder bus routers from Sungai Buloh to Kajang MRT depot. (more…)

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Grab hits 3 billion rides

Grab hits 3 billion rides

Grab has hit its 3 billionth ride. Regardless if you’re a driver-partner and passenger, it’s undoubtedly a huge milestone. (more…)

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HotlinkMU: Enjoy free 88GB for YouTube for Chinese New Year

HotlinkMU: Enjoy free 88GB for YouTube for Chinese New Year

Now, you can binge YouTube videos in Full HD till your heart’s content with Hotlink. From now until 20 February 2019, Hotlink customers can enjoy free 88GB of YouTube streaming data with any purchase of HotlinkMU CNY Sale deals from the Hotlink RED app. (more…)

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You can now unifi your home on the same day of signing up

You can now unifi your home on the same day of signing up

This is a piece of #khabarbaik (“good news”) for Malaysian consumers. Telekom Malaysia (“TM”) is speeding things up in the deployment of fibre broadband in home with its 24-hour installation services. What would have usually taken days and weeks, can now be done within the same day of registration. (more…)

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Slash “Angpaus” to win Realme CNY prosperity prizes

Slash “Angpaus” to win Realme CNY prosperity prizes

We’re less than two weeks away from the Lunar New Year, and Realme Malaysia is giving you a chance to win prosperous prizes. (more…)

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This music video feat. Shukri Yahaya and Shawn Lee was shot with the all-new 2019 Toyota Vios

This music video feat. Shukri Yahaya and Shawn Lee was shot with the all-new 2019 Toyota Vios

The 2019 Toyota Vios made its official Malaysian debut today and to welcome the B-segment leader, UMW Toyota Motor also showcased its very own music video. Featuring Malaysian celebrity Shukri Yahaya and beatboxer Shawn Lee, the music video entitled “As Never Before” captures the spirit of the 2019 Vios – style, on-road drivability and performance. (more…)

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All-new Toyota Vios rolls off production line at Bukit Raja

All-new Toyota Vios rolls off production line at Bukit Raja

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (“UMWT”) rolled out the all-new Toyota Vios today, following a sneak peek at the KL International Motor Show 2018 in November last year. The third generation of the B-segment leader gets a radical makeover and uprated standard kit. Prices start from MYR77,200. (more…)

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Honor Watch Magic Malaysia: Pricing and availability details

Honor Watch Magic Malaysia: Pricing and availability details

Alongside the global debut of the flagship Honor View20, Honor also revealed the Honor Watch Magic. The connected duo is heading to Malaysia on 26 January 2019. (more…)

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Here’s how much the Honor View20 will cost when it arrives in Malaysia on 26 January

Here’s how much the Honor View20 will cost when it arrives in Malaysia on 26 January

Honor has just launched its latest flagship smartphone – the Honor View20 in Paris, France. The device brings several “world firsts” to the plate including a whopping 48MP 3D TOF camera and front in-screen Punch All-View Display with a 25MP camera. Malaysia will be one of the first countries in the world to receive the device, and is slated to hit local retail channels from 26 January 2019. (more…

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Apple’s new Smart Battery Case for iPhone delivers up to 33 hours of additional juice

Apple’s new Smart Battery Case for iPhone delivers up to 33 hours of additional juice

Apple’s 2018 iPhone line-up has the best battery life yet, but just in case juice does run low, there’s a nifty gadget to sort you out – the Smart Battery Case. It’s an update to the previous battery case (with its controversial design), offering device protection as well as additional battery life of up to 33 hours of additional talk time for the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. (more…)

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TNG Digital x Ar-Rahah Mosque: Making technology inclusive for Kampung Kerinchi community

TNG Digital x Ar-Rahah Mosque: Making technology inclusive for Kampung Kerinchi community

The Ar-Rahah Mosque in Kampung Kerinchi goes high-tech starting today, after the mosque and TNG Digital announced a partnership to enable donations and contributions through the Touch ‘n  Go eWallet. With QR code-enablement, visitors to the mosque can make contributions conveniently via their smartphones. (more…)