Huawei P10 press renders leaked.

The Huawei P10 and P10 Plus will be announced this coming Sunday at Barcelona. Ahead of the big event, leakster @evleaks has given an even better view with a leaked press render.

As seen previously, the Huawei P10 design is a minor update of its current P9. It still gets a full metal unibody design but with rounded corners. Also seen is its antenna band lines that look similar to the current iPhone 7. At the back, it retains a glass visor panel that houses its dual-camera lens along with a prominent LEICA branding. The biggest change is the fingerprint sensor with Huawei going for a front facing unit which could double up as a home button.

The side profile is quite similar to the existing P9 and they have maintained the same position for its volume rocker and power button. As seen above, the power/wake button gets a red colour outline which is also found on the current Huawei P9 Plus.

In terms of specs, the new Huawei P10 and P10 Plus will be running on their current Kirin 960 processor which currently powers their Mate 9 flagship phablet. Both are expected to retain their original 5.2″ and 5.5″ display sizes and there’s a possibility that both might be pushing Quad HD resolution for VR. In the imaging department, Huawei is still continuing its partnership with Leica for its dual-camera setup using two 12MP sensors.

As teased earlier, Huawei will be experimenting with more colours such as green and blue options. It will definitely run on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box and Huawei might also introduce a newer version of their custom interface with EMUI 5.1.

We will find out more in 3 days time. Stay tuned to us as we will be covering MWC 2017 throughout next week.

The 6-inch OPPO R9s Plus could be coming to Malaysia soon

Samsung isn’t the only brand launching a huge phablet in Malaysia. Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has teased a new smartphone is coming our way and it’s going to be huge.

The new device is likely to be the OPPO R9s Plus, its bigger follow-up to the current R9s. It is already on sale in Singapore with a retail price tag of S$779 which is about RM2,456 if converted directly. Of course, it is likely to be cheaper here considering the R9s is priced at S$679 (about RM2,143) in Singapore versus our Malaysian pricing at RM1,798.

Design wise, it looks identical to the R9s that’s currently available here. Instead of a 5.5″ Full HD display, the R9s Plus is a bigger device with a 6.0″ screen that also pushes Full HD resolution. On the inside, OPPO has made some significant upgrades with a 1.95GHz Snapdragon 653 Octa-Core processor that’s mated to 6GB of RAM. You also get 64GB of internal storage that’s expandable via microSD.

Since the R9s is focused on photography, it still gets a pair of 16MP cameras for both front and back. However, the R9s Plus has a steadier advantage with OIS+ Image Stabiliser assist. It also packs a 4,000mAh battery which charges quickly with its proprietary VOOC fast charger. Looking at the overall specs, the R9s Plus is quite similar to the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro.

The new device will be officially unveiled on 1 March 2017. Assuming the new smartphone is the R9s Plus and it’s priced the same as the Galaxy C9 Pro, which would you pick? 

ASUS Malaysia is giving away new smartphones for 38 days

It’s raining phones with ASUS’ 38 Days of Storm giveaway. If you need a phone that doesn’t require frequent charging, here’s your chance to win yourself a brand new ZenFone 3 Max.


The ASUS ZenFone 3 Max is a smartphone with endurance in mind. The phone which they are giving away is the larger 5.5″ Full HD screen version (ZC553KL) that’s priced at RM999. Under the hood, it runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage.
It also gets a 16MP f/2.0 main camera assisted by PDAF and LaserAF while the front gets an 8MP f/2.2 selfie camera. Keeping the ZenFone 3 Max running is a 4,100mAh battery which claims to last up to 38 days on standby. If you need to help a friend out, it also doubles up as a power bank with its support for reverse charging.
To join the giveaway, just post a storm-themed picture of yourself on either Facebook or Instagram with a caption of not more than 25 words excluding the #TakHabisHabis #ZenFone3MaxMY hashtags. You can check out the example shown above. The daily entries are open between 9:00AM until 9:00PM and the winner will be announced at 9:00AM the next day. The campaign had started yesterday, so there are 37 ZenFone 3 Max remaining.
For more info, head on over to ASUS Malaysia’s Facebook page and don’t forget to read their terms and conditions.

Get the Snapdragon 625 powered Redmi Note 4 in Malaysia

If you’re looking for an affordable phablet under RM1,000, you can now get the newer Redmi Note 4 in Malaysia. This isn’t the earlier version that came with a 10-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor. Instead, it runs a Snapdragon 625 processor that’s based on a smaller 14nm process.


Marketed as the Redmi Note 4X (in China) or simply the Redmi Note 4 for global markets, it comes with a 5.5″ Full HD display encased in a metal unibody exterior. Xiaomi Malaysia has yet to bring this model into our market but you can now get it via grey importer DirectD for RM849.
At the moment, DirectD is only offering the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage model with a single gold colour option. In India, the Redmi Note 4 is also available in 2GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage options.
Continuing on the specs, it gets a 13MP f/2.0 main camera and a secondary 5MP f/2.0 unit for selfies. The Redmi Note 4 is powered by a 4,100mAh battery which should last longer thanks to its power-efficient processor. It’s also dual-SIM device supporting 4G LTE-A and VoLTE. Like the Redmi Note 3, it also gets a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Out of the box, it runs on MIUI 8 that’s based on Android 6.0.
Take note that this is an import set and it comes with DirectD’s own 1-year warranty. For more info, head over to their Redmi Note 4 page.

Samsung Galaxy A 2017 now available in 2 new colours

The new Samsung Galaxy A series for 2017 is now available in two more colour options. When it was launched in Malaysia last month, it came only in either Black Sky and Gold Sand. If you’re looking for something different, you can now get the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 in Blue Mist or Peach Cloud options.


To recap, the Galaxy A5 (2017) is priced at RM1,699 while the bigger Galaxy A7 (2017) is listed at RM1,899. Unlike its previous generation, the new models for this year now come with IP68 dust and water resistance plus a reversible USB Type-C.
The Galaxy A5 (2017) gets a 5.2″ Full HD AMOLED display while the A7 (2017) is bigger with a 5.7″ unit that pushes the same resolution. Both runs on an Exynos 7880 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. It also has expandable microSD slot which you can use together with 2 SIM cards at the same time.
For imaging, it has a 16MP f/1.9 camera for both front and back. In terms of battery, the Galaxy A5 (2017) gets a 3,000mAh unit while the A7 (2017) goes bigger with a 3,600mAh capacity unit. Both comes with Samsung’s Adaptive Fast Charge feature and it supports Samsung Pay once it is officially available in Malaysia.

Get the iPhone SE from as low as RM188

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Start the brand new year with an iPhone SE on the biggest postpaid plan in town. FIRST by Celcom offers the best value for mobile internet and you can enjoy as much as 60GB of data per month.

The iPhone SE is still the best iPhone that you can use with a single hand. It gets a crisp 4” Retina Display and it runs on an updated Apple A9 chip for smooth performance. Shutterbugs will appreciate its 12MP main camera that’s also capable of recording 4K videos.

Originally priced at RM1,949, the iPhone SE can be yours from as low as RM188 with FIRST Platinum postpaid plan. That’s 90% off the retail price and you can surf, stream and share more when you’re on Celcom’s Ultrafast 4G Territory.

FIRST Platinum by Celcom gives you unlimited calls, SMS, 30GB of weekday data and additional 30GB weekend data for only RM150/month. If you wish to combine all 60GB for anytime use, you can get more freedom by adding on AnydayGB for RM10/month.

On top of that, FIRST Platinum also gives you non-stop entertainment with unlimited iflix access for 12 months and unlimited Yonder Music. You can also keep in touch with your loved ones with unlimited WhatsApp and WeChat usage.

The iPhone SE offer is tied with a 24-month contract and there’s an upfront payment of RM1,400 which will be rebated instantly to your first month bill. That means that you probably won’t need to pay anything for the next 8-9 months into your subscription. The 16GB iPhone SE is going for RM188 while the larger 64GB iPhone SE can be yours for RM388.

So, what are you waiting for? Get the compact iPhone SE with the biggest postpaid plan in town. For more info, head on over to Celcom’s iPhone SE page.

Design your own OPPO R9s Valentine Red Edition when you pre-order online

OPPO Malaysia will be introducing the R9s Valentine Red Edition very soon. To make the deal sweeter, they are throwing something extra for those who place their pre-orders ahead of its official release.


To secure your unit, you can place a RM100 booking deposit at your nearest OPPO concept store or pay for the full price through OPPO’s online store. As an added bonus for online pre-order customers, OPPO will let you customise your R9s by laser printing your partner’s name (in no more than 15 characters) on the back of the device. Online pre-orders will begin on 7th February at 10AM.

To refresh your memory, the OPPO R9s is a smartphone with a 5.5″ Full HD AMOLED display and it runs on a Snapdragon 625 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. The main highlight is its 16MP f/1.7 main camera with dual PDAF for faster focus. Over at the front, it gets a 16MP front camera that’s similar to its previous selfie expert models. On-board it is juiced up by a 3,010mAh battery which charges quickly via VOOC Flash Charge.
If you’re interested, head over to the OPPO R9s Valentine Red Edition product page.

The GoPro Karma is back

Just as we thought the Karma is gone for good, GoPro’s first drone has returned and it’s ready to bite for a slice of the drone market. Announced in September last year, the Karma was later recalled due to power failures in mid-flight.


According to GoPro, they have identified the cause of the problem and it’s due to the latch mechanism of the drone’s removable battery. As a result, they have redesigned the battery latch to prevent future GoPro Karmas from shutting down in mid-air.
Unlike its closest rival, the DJI Mavic Pro, the Karma is positioned as a 3-in-1 solution. Apart from aerial photography, you can use it as a handheld image stabiliser grip or simply wear the GoPro as a standalone action camera. For easy controls and setup, it comes with a controller that comes with a touchscreen display.
The GoPro karma is now available in the US and it will go on sale in international markets in Spring which is starting next month. The GoPro Karma is priced at US$799.99 (about RM3,549) without the GoPro camera and US$1,099.99 (about RM4,880) with the GoPro HERO5 Black. If you’ve bought the Karma Grip separately, they are also selling a Flight Kit at US$599.99 (about RM2,662).