Category: Mobile Computing

Playstation 4 Pro Limited-Edition Death Stranding Coming To Our Shores Soon for RM 1799

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A limited-edition version of the popular Playstation 4 Pro, based on the upcoming Hideo Kojima’s game Death Stranding, has been announced for global, and particularly Malaysian market.

The specially-designed limited edition console features artwork depicting scenes from the game, as well as a special colorware version of the Dualshock Controller – designed just for this package.

Also included in the package are downloadables for the user interface that includes themes, avatars and special in-game items. The game itself is sold separately.

The Playstation Pro 4 Death Stranding Edition will be sold in Malaysia for RM1799 from 8 November onwards.

Android 10 Go Introduced; The Latest Operating System Version For Low-end Devices

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The latest version of Android is now available for Android Go devices as the Android 10 Go Edition has finally gone live. Designed for light devices, it is nevertheless proper Android, complete with the latest security features.

This includes Adiantum, Android’s security functionality. There are also several updated Go version apps such as YouTube Go, Gallery Go and more. Google has managed to seed up performance on the Android 10 Go by 10% (no puns here!), so even devices with 1GB of RAM will feel everything is a bit faster and snappier.

The new text-to-speech in Android 10 Go Edition

Better yet, functions that previously not available in Android 9 Go is present such as text-to-speech functionality, Google Lens, and more. Many apps are already optimised for Android 10 Go so users will be able to experience the best of Google right out of the box.

Over 500 manufacturers have launched more than 1,600 Android (Go edition) device models to 180+ countries in the past 18 months. So expect better use experience with the new Android 10 Go for these devices.

Over 900 Million Devices on Windows 10 Globally

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Microsoft has shared that the company’s Windows 10 operating system is now on over 900 million devices globally. This includes desktops, laptops, Hololens and more.

As an upgrade to the oft-ridiculed Windows 8.1, Windows 10 offers a much more polished interface for both desktop and tablet uses. Launched in 2015, it took only 4 years to have the operating system to be on 900 million devices.

In March, Microsoft announced that windows 10 is on 800 million devices, so the 6-months between announcement growth of 100 million new devices is astounding.

With this growth pattern, we may see the 1 billionth devices with Windows 10 to be announced sometime in the first quarter of 2020, or even earlier.

Google Pixelbook Go Is A Standard Clamshell Laptop

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A new leak for Google’s next device has surfaced online, where the next Pixelbook details have been shared. The new Pixelbook, named Go, will not be a 2-in-1 device; instead it will be a standard clamshell laptop with a 13.3-inch 4K display.

The Pixelbook will still be running ChromeOS – so no surprise there. Unlike previous Google’s attempt for the Pixelbook lineup, this will go back to the original design that debuted with the original 2013 model. What is a bit different here is that the leaked design shows softer curves, rather than the harsh box design from back then.

9to5Google shared some preliminary specs for the device: there will be a 16:9, 13.3-inch touchscreen with options for either an FHD or 4K panel – a far departure of the 3:2 screens previously seen on Pixelbook devices. Internally, the new Pixelbook Go can be equipped with Intel’s Core m3, i5, and i7 processors; 8GB or 16GB of RAM; and 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of storage.

Other features includes USB Type-C (with assumed USB PD charging), and a magnesium-alloy body for a lighter body weight. Google is having an event on October 15, where the Google Pixel 4 series will be announced. The new Pixelbook Go may also be showcased there as well.

Google Play Pass announced; Monthly Subs For Games And Apps On Google Play Store

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A new service has been announced for the Android Play Store. The Google Play Pass gives subscribers access to ad-free apps in the apps store as well as sans any in-app purchases.

What makes this service different that Apple’s Acrade is that the Play Pass is for both apps and games, so a flat fee is all you need to get full access to full app support such as Stardew Valley, Monument Valley, Limbo, and Risk for games and AccuWeather/ Hi-Q Recorder for apps.

The new service may change how apps are purchased (or not purchased) in the app store. While apps can still be purchased individually, the presence of a flat-fee subscription service may mean that we may see less paid apps, and more sub-based app plans instead. A Netflix of Play Store in a way.

This may also be a double-edge sword as app developers could get lower revenue from their apps since the flat price structure will mean developers can’t charge higher prices for their apps. We will have to wait and see for this outcome in the near future – if it happens.

AirAsia Akan Mempunyai Sambungan Wifi Yang lebih Laju

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AirAsia, melalui ROKKI, telah mengumumkan bahawa mereka akan menaik-taraf perkidmatan WiFi mereka di beberapa perenerbangan yang terpilih.

ROKKI menggunakan platform Inmarsat Ka-band berkelajuan tinggi, GX Aviation, yang akan dipasang ke keseluruhan keluarga pesawat AirAsia sepanjang 2020. Ka-band lebih laju dan menawarkan perkhidmatan hiburan dalam penerbangan yang lebih dari biasa. Ia menyokong strim video masa-sebenar, strim musik dan banyak lagi.

Kandungan yang akan ditawarkan termasuklah filem, pemua, berita dan juga perkhidmatan membeli-belah. Malahan, GX Aviation membolehkan pengguna untuk berhubung dengan yang tersayang melalui panggilan Wifi dengan Whatsapp ataupun LINE.

AirAsia menawarkan 10MB percuma untuk buat masa ini di penerbangan yang meyokong GX Aviation ini. Data tambahan boleh dibeli dengan harga berikut:

Gambar ihsan Lowyat.net

Buat masa ini tiada berita jika teknologi ini akan diperkenalkan untuk penerbangan AirAsia X; setakat ini, AirAsia Malaysia dan Thailand mendapat perhatian dahulu. Berkemungkinan ini akan diikuti dengan AirAsia Indonesia dan AirAsia Philippines)

AirAsia Inflight Wifi Gets A Boost Of Speed

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ROKKI, the AirAsia inflight Wifi service, has just announced that they will be upgrading their services on board selected AirAsia flights.

The wireless connectivity arm of AirAsia now is using Inmarsat’s high-speed Ka-band platform, GX Aviation, which will be rolled out to the rest of the fleet over the next year. Ka-band offers an enhanced inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) experience beyond basic broadband, supporting real-time video, music streaming and more.

Content on offer includes movies, music, games, news and even shopping. Plus, with the new Inmarsat connection, sustained connection makes possible in-flight Wifi to users on ground. Whatsapp/LINE calls can be made even when you are 35,000 feet in the air.

AirAsia is offering free 10MB to passengers onboard selected flights with the GX Aviation broadband. More data can be purchased based on the following list:

Image courtesy of Lowyat.net

No news if the system will be introduced to AirAsia X flights; for now the target will be AirAsia planes across the region (AirAsia Malaysia, Thailand, and possibly Indonesia and Philippines).

Pelan NFCP Malaysia dilancarkan; Sambungan Gigabit Internet dijanjikan

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Kementerian Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (KKMM) baru sahaja melancarkan Pelan Gentian Optik dan Kesinambungan Negara (NFCP) hari ini. Pelan ini menjanjikan sambungan internet yang lebih baik untuk rakyat Malaysia, terutamanya mereka yang bukan berada di pusat bandar.

Pelan ini mempunyai 7 topik yang akan diwar-warkan dan juga fokus untuk dicapai. Infografik dari Bernama nenunjukkan ketujuh-tujuh topik tersebut:

Diantara janji NFCP adalah sambungan Gigabit internet untuk kawasan perindustrian terpilih dan juga ke semua ibu negeri (2023), 20% premis luar bandar disambungkan dengan sambungan sehingga 500Mbps (2022), kelajuan purata 30Mbps di 98% kawasan berpenduduk Malaysia (2023) dan sambungan telekomunikasi yang lebih baik di sepanjang lebuhraya Pan Borneo.

Kita kini hanya boleh tunggu dan lihat jika pelan-pelan ini boleh dicapai dalam jangkamasa yang ditetapkan; kerajaan sekarang ini tidak mempunyai rekod perlaksanaan yag terbaik. Walaubagaimanapun, kami tetap akan menunggu dan lihat sambil berdoa agar pelan NFCP dapat dilaksanakan dengan jayanya, untuk kesenangan rakyat Malaysia.

Malaysia’s NFCP plan officially launched; Gigabit internet and more jobs incoming

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The Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) has officially launched its official plan for the NFCP or National Fibre and Communication Plan, that aims to increase the internet connectivity of Malaysians.

The 5-year plan aims to give citizens a better internet experience, through seven steps. The infographic by Bernama outlines the plan:

Goodies that we can expect from NFCO includes Gigabit internet to selected industrial areas and capital cities by 2023, fibre connectivity to 70% of schools, hospitals, libraries, police stations and post offices by 2022, a benchmark of 30Mbps to 98% of the population and better mobile connectivity along the Pan Borneo Highway.

The plan looks to be impressive, but it is up to the government to execute and implement the plan as the current government’s track record is not as clean-cut as expected and required. But still, Gigabit internet for all sounds pretty awesome.

ASUS VivoBook S14/S15 Tiba di Pasaran Malaysia

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ASUS baru sahaja melancarkan model terbaru VivoBook di Malaysia – VivoBook S14/S15. Dua model ini mempunyai skrin sebsar 14 dan 15.6inch, dan mempamerkan teknologi terkini di dalam sebuah badan yang kompak.

Kedua-dua model ini mengunakan prosesor Intel, dimana VivoBook S14 menggunakan Intel Core i7-8565U yang selaju 1.8GHz (4.6GHz apabila diboost) dan VivoBook S15 menggunakan Intel Core i5-8365U selaju 1.6GHz (3.9GHz apabila diboost).

Kedua-dua skrin adalah Full HD (1920 x 1080 piksel), dan 512GB SSD terbina dalam. S14 hadir dengan 8GB RAM manakala S15 hanya 4GB, yang boleh ditambah sehingga 12GB).

Cip grafik yang dipilih untuk S15 adalah NVIDIA GeForce MX250 manakala S14 menggunakan Intel UHD 620 sahaja. Untuk pautan aksesori, kedua-dua peranti ini hadir dengan USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1 untuk S15 dan Gen 2 untuk S14), USB Type-A, HDMI dan pembaca kad SD.

ASUS VivoBook S15 dengan warna Punk Pink

ASUS telah memberikan S14 dan S15 pengecas pantas yang boleh mengecas sebanyak 60% kuasa bateri dalam masa kurang dari sejam. Engsel S14/S15 juga unik – ia menaikkan badan komputer riba ini sebanyak 3.5-darjah yang membolehkan aliran udara yang lebih baik untuk menyejukkan komponen dalaman, dan juga pengalaman menaip yang lebih baik.

Harga pasaran ASUS VivoBook S14 adalah RM3899 manakala VivoBook S15 ialah RM3199.