Realme GT 2 Pro Makes Its Malaysian Debut

March 24, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Realme has made a name for itself by offering affordable smartphones. However, the company has been uncompromising when it comes to features and value in its offerings with smartphones like the recently released Realme 9 series. That said, Realme is breaking from its MO and exploring a true flagship in their Realme GT 2 Pro. Teased earlier this year at MWC, the smartphone is Realme’s first foray into the flagship market and it’s finally making its Malaysian debut.

The Realme GT 2 Pro sports Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor which promises top of the line performance. The new 4nm process also brings with it better power efficiency. The phone pairs this with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. However, unlike Realme phones of the past, the GT 2 Pro does away with microSD card support.

It comes with a 6.7-inch, AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10+. The display maxes out at 1,400 nits peak brightness. The 2K resolution (1440×3216 pixels) of the panel gives it a 509ppi density. It also comes with Bluetooth 5.2 and WiFi 6 support as well as 5G connectivity.

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On the back, the Realme GT 2 Pro is coming with a triple camera setup with a dual 50-megapixel primary sensor with a large 150° field of view. Complementing this dual sensor setup is a 3-megapixel microscope sensor with 40x magnification. On the front is a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The main camera setup supports 8K video shooting. The main sensor comes with phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilization.

realme GT 2 Pro White 03 — Source: Realme

Realme is touting all-day battery life on the GT 2 Pro thanks to its large 5,000mAh battery which supports 65W fast charging. It also comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor.

Pricing & Availability

The GT 2 Pro will be available in Malaysia starting on 25th March 2022 for MYR2,999. It will be available only in the 12GB RAM version with 256GB storage in either black or white.

However, if you’re looking for a great deal, the phone will be offered at MYR2,599 during flash sales on the Realme Malaysia Official store on Shopee from 25th to 26th March 2022 and from 30th to 31st March 2022. Units bought during these periods will come with a free set of Realme Buds 2 NEO.

The first sale at Realme authorized stores will be happening from 26th March 2022 until 27th March 2022. During this period, the GT 2 Pro will be sold at full retail price. However, purchases will be entitled to a free Realme Watch 2 Pro and an extended warranty.

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Mocasa Hits First Milestone: Partnered with 10,000 merchants in Metro Manila

March 24, 2022 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines, March 24, 2022 — Mocasa ("the Company"), the new provider of Buy Now, Pay Later service for Filipinos announced on March 18 that its platform has surpassed 10,000 merchant partnerships in Metro Manila since launching its service in January 2022. This milestone is achieved with a recent surge of interest from merchants in the food, groceries, health and beauty, mobile top-up, and other services sectors. The Company has gained tremendous traction in the buy now pay later market and cashless solutions for merchants and has received an increasing number of inquiries from merchants interested in offering their customers the ability to pay over time.

MOCASA Buy Now, Pay Later, 0% Interest.

Mocasa App really stepped into the new normal by switching to lesser face-to-face transactions. Achieving the App’s 10,000 merchants milestone just have shown beyond doubt that Mocasa effectively shows how true the App helped individual to pull through.

Over the months, Mocasa App has released new features on its App available in Google Play Store that gives its customer the flexibility to get what they want, when they want, with more control over their budget and cash flow. Mocasa Merchants are now rolling all over Metro Manila, most merchants can be found at the heart of the Philippines specifically Manila, Quezon City and Pasig.

Merchant benefits from Mocasa’s buy-now-pay-later services because the Merchant’s customers can now pay in credit upfront and repay over time without incurring interest charges. It provides the Merchant’s customers with a streamlined, intuitive, and adaptable shopping experience. It also provides maximum flexibility and keeps the Merchant’s customers returning for more. Mocasa keeps bringing new customers to the partnered Merchants via Mocasa App, website, and paid traffic, among other channels. For all sizes of businesses. Users are free to pay their purchases on Mocasa app in online stores via the embedded Mocasa payment option; for payment that happened in-store, users can just pay by scanning the QR code over the counter.

"Mocasa will be dedicated in onboarding all kinds of daily-life scenarios, and double the merchant amount in the next quarter, so that our users can shop in Mocasa partnered merchants in every corner of Metro Manila", said Julien Chien, the COO of Mocasa, "from Q3 of 2022, Mocasa service will be available in areas outside Metro Manila when we onboarded merchants there to make every Filipino can enjoy the benefits of buying now and paying later."

For more information about Mocasa, please visit https://www.mocasa.com/.

Advertorial, Lifestyle

HP has an Intel Powered Laptop for Everyone with Unbeatable Discounts During LAZADA’s Birthday Sale!

March 24, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

We live in a world where not having a computer can be a huge handicap. Post pandemic, this reality is even more real than ever. We are working, communicating and connecting with each other with technology more than we ever did. However, it’s harder to come by devices that we can rely on that don’t burn through our bank accounts. That’s changing with offers coming from SNS Network in conjunction with LAZADA’s Birthday!

HP’s offerings are built for more than just one purpose – we’ve seen them grow their line up with Chromebooks, gaming laptops and even purpose-built design laptops. These laptops are built with performance in mind and are equipped with the latest and greatest processors from Intel® ranging from the Intel® Celeron® to the latest generation Intel® Core™ processors. These laptops can also be versatile like the HP Spectre x360, HP EliteBook x360 or the HP ENVY x360. These convertible laptops also come with stylus input for a more natural feeling interaction.

Whatever your need, HP’s lineup of laptops is bound to have something that is uniquely catered for you. If you’re looking for a versatile laptop for education, the HP Chromebook x360 is built to cater to you. Powered by the Intel® Celeron® N4020, it’s equipped with enough power for all your educational needs. Its versatile 360° hinge also allows it to adapt to any space you are working on. The HP Chromebook x360 also comes with a durable chassis that can withstand falls from the desk or even an accidental spill. It’s available during LAZADA’s Birthday sale for MYR679! That’s a whopping MYR720 off the retail price of MYR1,399.

If you’re looking for a laptop that is able to handle work and some play, HP has a plethora of laptops to choose from. Laptops like the HP Pavilion Laptop 14 equipped with the 11^th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 with a 14-inch FHD screen are built to bring together portability and performance at an affordable price point. This specific model is getting a whopping MYR740 discount during the sale. If the Pavilion Laptop isn’t your style, the HP Probook 440 G8 would fill the same shoes with enterprise-grade security and comparable specifications. It will be available for MYR3,329 – an MYR270 discount off its retail price. If you need some graphical prowess, the HP Laptop 15s is also on sale with NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350. The discreet graphics card will give you additional power for work involving graphics and design and it’s available for MYR2,859 during the sale.

Running on Intel®’s 11^th Generation Core™ processors gives these laptops an edge over the competition. The 11th Generation Core™ processors are able to run more efficiently giving you up to 20% better battery life. That’s about an hour’s worth of usage! The processors are also more powerful than before. They promise about 15% better performance with single and multicore processing. You’ll be able to tackle large excel files, pivot tables and even some light design work without many problems. With their integrated Intel® Iris® X^e Graphics platform, you can even do some basic gaming or even edit videos with up to 4K resolution without a hitch. These laptops are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what’s available and on offer during the LAZADA Birthday Sale starting on the 27^th of March 2022. The SNS-HP LAZADA store will feature everything from desktops, all-in-ones, laptops, and even gaming setups powered by Intel®’s processors for proven performance. You can even grab printers, monitors and other accessories during the sale with massive discounts happening from 12 am to 2 am on the 27^th of March 2022. SNS Network will be offering massive savings of up to MYR860 on laptops!

Psst! Pssst! Wanna know a little secret? You can already start adding what you want to your cart on the LAZADA app. LAZADA will then notify you when the superb Birthday sale kicks off later this month. You’ll be the first to know when the item you want goes on sale! What are you waiting for!? Head on down to the SNS-HP LAZADA store and select your laptops!

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DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS AN ADVERTORIAL COMMISSIONED BY SNS NETWORK. IT MAY NOT REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF THE TECHENT EDITORIAL BOARD.

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Shazam Yourself to a Concert Near You

March 24, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Remember that app you use to find out what’s playing on the radio or at the cafe? Yeah – that one! Shazam! No, no, not the superhero, the app! It’s about to get a little more interesting for the music discovery app.

Well, if you forgot about Shazam, here’s a little refresher. The Shazam app first debuted in 2002. It was first launched as an app that could help users discover music by simply clicking on the Shazam button. The app has since gained a whole load of new features including identifying TV programs and ads. Yep, you can stumble upon a new episode of an unknown show and use Shazam to find out where you can stream it.

The app is bringing a new dimension to music discovery by including a new feature that will allow you to not only discover new music but also find out when and where the artist is performing near you. All you have to do is Shazam a song on the app or website and you’ll immediately get concert information and ticket pricing. The same information is also available on the Shazam Artist page.

The new feature leverages concert information from Bandsintown, an established event recommendation and artist discovery platform. The platform has access to information from over 560,000 artists, labels and booking agents which gives it one of the most complete databases of concerts available worldwide. This feature is now rolling out to Shazam’s over 225 million active users across the world. Artists can also make their concert information available through Bandsintown For Artists.

Android, Mobile, News

Samsung’s New Galaxy A Series Available in Malaysia

March 24, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Samsung only just announced their new Galaxy A series slightly over a week ago. The company is now bringing its new midrange heroes to Malaysia as they go on pre-order. The pre-orders started for the Galaxy A53 on 21st March 2022 and are set to conclude on 25th March 2022. The Galaxy A33 and A73, however, are still on pre-order until 13th April 2022. Each pre-order of the Galaxy A33 5G will come with a free Galaxy Fit2 worth MYR179 while the A53 5G and the A73 5G will come with a set of Galaxy Buds Live.

The new Samsung Galaxy A series continues Samsung’s ethos of bringing flagship features to the midrange. This year, the company is bringing some of the most sought after software features including Single Take for the camera. With Single Take, you’ll be able to take multiple versions of the same scene – from GIF to video to portraiture with a single click of the camera shutter. In addition, features like Continue App and Link to Windows bring a new level of productivity to the Galaxy A33, Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73.

You can get the full rundown of the three hero devices in our coverage of the launch. We’ve got all the details you need to know in one article! That said, the pre-orders are happening both in-store and online on the Samsung e-store. Everything’s summarised below!

Model	Pre-order dates	RRP	Colour	Exclusive Gifts
Galaxy A33 5G	In-store & E-store: 21 March 2022 – 13 April 2022	RM1,499	Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Peach, Awesome Blue	1x Galaxy Fit2, worth RM179
Galaxy A53 5G	In-store & E-store: 21 March 2022 – 25 March 2022	RM1,849	Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Peach, Awesome Blue	1 x Galaxy Buds Live, worth RM549
Galaxy A73 5G	In-store: 21 March 2022 – 13 April 2022 E-store: 30 March 2022 – 13 April 2022	RM2,099	Awesome Gray, Awesome White, Awesome Mint	1 x Galaxy Buds Live, worth RM549

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FENIX360, a revolutionary social media fintech platform with advanced features launches globally to provide artists, creators, and fans a brand-new experience and monetization model

March 24, 2022 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

SINGAPORE, March 24, 2022 — FENIX360, an artist-centric platform, is disrupting the traditional artists business with its 360 experiential ecosystem and pay model that will allow artists and creators to retain the majority revenue on the platform. Traditionally, the industry has typically favored middleman, creating a bulk of redundant and unnecessary costs incurred, leaving almost close to nothing for artists and creators, an irony that FENIX360 is set to change.

FENIX360 App – Where Blockchain and Art Meet. FENIX360 revolutionary blockchain platform is designed to better connect artists and fans in a way where everybody benefits. Designed to give musicians and other artists multiple new income sources, FENIX provides artists with direct access to the merchandise and ticketing industries – in a way that’s never been done before.

Artists from across all arts – musicians, actors, models, comedians, dancers, and painters – can expect 80% of the platform’s advertising revenue, and 95% of NFTs, merchandise, tickets and livestream revenue in this new ecosystem powered by blockchain technology. The experience is simple, direct, and secured.

"We’ll be very happy if others defensively duplicate our obsession with the welfare of artists. We are adding powerful tools and untapped sources to expand the possibilities of artists’ revenue." says Allan Klepfisz, Founder and CEO of FENIX360.

The highly anticipated and user-friendly platform has created quite a stir in the artists community even before launch as "the ONE social media application for everything", allowing artists to integrate original content easily from their YouTube, Instagram, and Meta accounts. Unlike any social media, FENIX360 embraces artists growth on their existing social media platforms, and on top, provides an advanced capability for the artist, or anyone, to create a shareable application in less than 20 minutes. For fans and users, this means just using ONE powerful application to view all videos and content from the artist, and the ability to enter the artist’s universe on their self-constructed application. At launch, the platform has amassed 6000 FENIX Global Artists Ambassadors and 2.9M combined social media connections.

Lance Ford, Founder and President of FENIX360 observed, "With this simplicity, we hope to create a generation of enthusiastic app builders. It is a great way to present yourself to fans and friends and excites them continuously with a media property that you control."

The Singapore incorporated startup is the brainchild of an international team with massive expertise and track records in technology, music, arts, financial and media sectors. The founders have seen billions of dollars flow into the art and music industry, while artists struggle financially, and is determined to change this with blockchain technology.

"We eliminate all barriers in the crypto world. You can easily purchase FNX360 coin on the app and use it for any purchase. Artists can easily get paid without the complexity to set-up an e-commerce system, mint their own NFTs without the usual tech challenges, access to dashboards and a suite of services to elevate their careers such as live touring, ticketing, marketing, productions. There is real utility and it’s as close to frictionless as one can get." says Tomas Varga, Partner and Head of Blockchain Strategy of FENIX360.

FENIX360 is now available globally on web, Apple iOS and Android stores.

About FENIX360

FENIX360 is a revolutionary, artist-centric social media platform that provides multiple ways for artists to significantly improve their income while providing users with a more engaging and fun experience. The Fenix360 ecosystem is powered by the FNX coin. Learn more on https://www.fenix360.net/

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Accessories, Gaming, Lifestyle

ASUS Malaysia Let’s You Express Your Style with New ROG Backpacks

March 24, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

It’s a busy night for ASUS Malaysia as they take the stage to not only unveil the first-ever gaming tablet but also to introduce two new backpacks for gamers. While this may not be the company’s first rodeo when it comes to fashionable gamer gear, it’s the first time they have made it at an official event. The two new backpacks seem to be catering to two unique styles.

Built to Game: The ROG Ranger BP2701 Gaming Backpack

The first – the ROG Ranger BP2701 Gaming Backpack – is a large, loud gamer backpack with space for your whole rig. The 22L bag is made of durable, high strength 600D polyester that is lightweight, scratch-resistant and repels water. The bag itself weighs only 0.93kg. However, it’s built to accommodate up to 17-inch laptops with multiple pockets for accessories. The laptop is also accessible through a quick access zipper on the side.

The bag is emblazoned with a holographic ROG insignia and comes with mesh-covered back pads which allow cool air to circulate. These pads also mould themselves to fit the contours of your body with padded Lycra shoulder straps and a chest strap for support and comfort. The luggage strap on the back of the bag not only adds to the aesthetic but also allows you to quickly and seamlessly secure the ROG Ranger to larger luggage when travelling. It also has concealed pockets for ease of access and security.

Adaptable Versatility: The ROG Archer Backpack 15.6 BP1505

Together with the ROG Ranger, ASUS also announced the ROG Archer Backpack 15.6 BP 1505. The smaller, 16L backpack is built to be your daily driver. It’s made of durable Condura 610D fabric which also repels water. It’s built to be versatile seamlessly going between a briefcase, shoulder bag and backpack. The YKK zippers and Duraflex buckles bring added durability to the backpack’s versatility.

It comes with 3 compartments that allow you to carry more than just your 15.6-inch laptop. Thanks to the water-repelling material, you can even carry your water bottle in the ROG Archer with peace of mind. On the back, the ROG Archer comes with an ultra-breathable, high molecular weight polyethylene padding which will keep you cool even on hot days.

Pricing & Availability

Both the ROG Ranger BP 2701 Gaming Backpack and ROG Archer Backpack 15.6 are available starting in April 2022. They will be available from retail outlets and the ROG Stores on Shopee and LAZADA.

The Ranger will cost MYR469.00 while the Archer will retail at MYR399.00.

Official Product Specifications

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Nothing to release first smartphone phone (1) in summer 2022

March 23, 2022 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

LONDON, March 23, 2022 — Consumer tech company Nothing today confirmed plans to launch phone (1), its first and highly anticipated smartphone product. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon mobile platform, Nothing phone (1) is the second device in the company’s product ecosystem built for seamless connectivity and defined by iconic design. Further details including phone (1)’s summer launch and operating system Nothing OS, were revealed by CEO and Co-founder Carl Pei during the Nothing (event): The Truth livestream on 23 March.

Nothing phone (1) Coming Summer 2022

The company also announced a $10M allocation for an upcoming equity-based community investment round at the same valuation as its Series B fundraise co-led by EQT Ventures and C Ventures. This follows Nothing’s first community round which raised $1.5M in a record-beating 54 seconds last March. Investors have access to Nothing’s private community through which they will get exclusive benefits and insights into the company. Pre-registrations for early access are now open, and the investment round will go live on 5 April. Terms and conditions will apply. For further details please visit: nothing.tech.

"Having raised $144M, built a team of over 300 people and secured support from trusted partners like Qualcomm Technologies, Inc, we are ready for phone (1) to mark the start of change for the sleepy smartphone market," said Carl Pei. "We are also doing a new $10M round of community investment, so that our supporters get the chance to be part of our journey going head to head against the giants of the industry."

Building phone (1) inside out with Nothing OS
Staying true to Nothing’s founding mission, Nothing OS is built on an open and seamless ecosystem that will effortlessly connect and integrate Nothing products and products from other world-leading brands.

Nothing OS captures the best features of pure Android, distilling the operating system to just the essentials, where every byte has a purpose. It is designed to deliver a fast, smooth and personal experience. A coherent interface, the hardware seamlessly integrates with software through bespoke fonts, colours, graphical elements and sounds. A first preview of Nothing OS will be available via its launcher that will be available to download on select smartphone models from April.

More details about phone (1) will be announced in the coming months. Please follow Nothing on Instagram, Discord and Twitter, or visit nothing.tech and subscribe to the newsletter and be first in the know.

About Nothing
Nothing is a London-based consumer tech company building a world without barriers between people and technology. Nothing is creating an ecosystem of seamlessly connected products and services that bring artistry and passion back to the industry. Following the success of ear (1), the company’s highly anticipated smartphone product phone (1) will launch Summer 2022.

Nothing is a privately held company with backing from GV (formerly Google Ventures), EQT Ventures, C Ventures and other private investors including Tony Fadell (Principal at Future Shape & inventor of the iPod), Casey Neistat (YouTube personality and Co-founder of Beme), Kevin Lin (Co-founder of Twitch) and Steve Huffman (Co-founder and CEO of Reddit).

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ROG FLOW Z13 Launches in Malaysia; Price starts from MYR7,999

March 23, 2022 Nur Jeevan 1 Comment

ASUS took the stage in Las Vegas during CES 2022 to unveil a brand new slate of devices. Among them was one of the more interesting devices we’ve seen from ASUS and specifically the Republic of Gamers in a while – the ROG FLOW Z13. The new tablet brings gaming prowess and specifications to a form factor that we’ve yet to see for any device carrying its specifications.

The ROG FLOW Z13 comes with a 13.6-inch IPS display with up to 4K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display comes with 100% coverage of the sRGB gamut with Pantone Validation and support for Dolby Vision HDR. Yes – like always, ASUS’s ROG goes over the top with all the bells and whistles for its first-ever gaming tablet. Together with the display, the FLOW Z13 comes with 16GB of onboard RAM with up to 1TB of M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD memory.

Here’s the kicker when it comes to the Z13, its body is only 1.2cm thick but it has specifications supporting up to an Intel Core i9 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti built-in. Yep – you read that right! BUILT-IN! You don’t have to hook up any additional accessories to get an RTX3050Ti GPU with the Z13. In fact, the ROG FLOW Z13 does support the ROG XG Mobile system we saw in the earlier ROG FLOW X13 with minor updates. However, adding on the XG Mobile system allows you to bump up to an RTX3080 with 16GB of GDDR6 RAM and 150W TGP. That’s a whole lot of power for a 13-inch tablet!

In addition to the insane CPU and GPU, the Z13 also supports stylus and touch inputs. It’s also not taking any hostages when it comes to connectivity. It comes with 1 USB 2.0 Type-A port, 1 Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort support, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DisplayPort, G-SYNC and USB-PD support, 1 microSD card slot, a 3.5mm combo jack and, of course, the ROG XG Mobile interface.

The keyboard bundled with the ROG FLOW Z13 is an RGB backlit Chiclet Keyboard. It also acts as a folio cover as well. It also comes with a triple microphone array for better video conferencing with the 8-megapixel, 720p webcam. On the speaker side of things, it has a 2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier technology. It also supports Windows Hello fingerprint recognition.

Pricing & Availability

The ROG FLOW Z13 will be available in three configurations in Malaysia. The lowest-end configuration will be sporting a 12th Generation Intel Core i7 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX3050 and will retail for MYR7,999. A step up will get you the Core i9 with a higher RTX3050Ti. This will cost MYR8,799. The maxed-out version for Malaysia will come with the Core i9, RTX3050Ti and a 4K display with a 60Hz refresh rate. It’s going to set you back a whopping MYR15,999.

All variants of the Z13 will be bundled with a ROG Sleeve bad, the ASUS PEN and a ROG mouse. The higher-end variant will come with the XG mobile platform bundled together which comes equipped with an RTX3080 and expands the connectivity options available on the tablet.

The maxed-out ROG FLOW Z13 will be available starting in April 2022 while the other two are now available on ROG’s LAZADA storefront.

Official Specfications

Model	GZ301Z-CLD132W	GZ301Z-ELD236W	GZ301Z-ELC214W
Color	Black	Black	Black
Dimension (W x D x H)	30.2 x 20.4 x 1.20 ~ 1.20 cm	30.2 x 20.4 x 1.20 ~ 1.20 cm	30.2 x 20.4 x 1.20 ~ 1.20 cm
Weight	1.18 Kg	1.18 Kg	1.18 Kg
Processor	12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-12700H Processor 2.3 GHz (24M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 14 cores: 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores)	12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor 2.5 GHz (24M Cache, up to 5.0 GHz, 14 cores: 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores)	12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H Processor 2.5 GHz (24M Cache, up to 5.0 GHz, 14 cores: 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores)
Laptop Graphic	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 4GB GDDR6	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6	NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6
DGPU Feature	MUX Switch + Optimus	MUX Switch + Optimus	MUX Switch + Optimus
Max Graphic TGP	40W	40W	40W
IGPU	Intel® Iris Xᵉ Graphics	Intel® Iris Xᵉ Graphics	Intel® Iris Xᵉ Graphics
Panel Size & Info	13.4-inch IPS WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 120Hz 500nits Touch Screen Panel Adaptive-Sync SRGB 100% Pantone Validated Dolby Vision HDR Stylus Support	13.4-inch IPS WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 120Hz 500nits Touch Screen Panel Adaptive-Sync SRGB 100% Pantone Validated Dolby Vision HDR Stylus Support	13.4-inch IPS WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 16:10 60Hz 500nits Touch Screen Panel Adaptive-Sync SRGB 100% Pantone Validated Dolby Vision HDR Stylus Support
Total System Memory	Total 16GB RAM On-board: 8GB LPDDR5 x2	Total 16GB RAM On-board: 8GB LPDDR5 x2	Total 16GB RAM On-board: 8GB LPDDR5 x2
System Storage Installed M.2	Slot 1: 512GB M.2 2230 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD	Slot 1: 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD	Slot 1: 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.2 (Dual band) 22 (BT version may change with OS upgrades.)	Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.2 (Dual band) 22 (BT version may change with OS upgrades.)	Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax)+Bluetooth 5.2 (Dual band) 22 (BT version may change with OS upgrades.)
I/O Ports	1x ROG XG Mobile Interface 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery 1x USB 2.0 Type-A 1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1x ROG XG Mobile Interface 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery 1x USB 2.0 Type-A 1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1x ROG XG Mobile Interface 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 support DisplayPort™ / power delivery 1x USB 2.0 Type-A 1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II) 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Camera	8MP camera and 720P HD Webcam	8MP camera and 720P HD Webcam	8MP camera and 720P HD Webcam
Mic	Built-in 3-microphone array	Built-in 3-microphone array	Built-in 3-microphone array
Keyboard Type	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard RGB	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard RGB	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard RGB
Aura Sync	YES	YES	YES
Speakers	2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology	2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Tech	AI noise-canceling technology Dolby Atmos Hi-Res certification Smart Amp Technology	AI noise-canceling technology Dolby Atmos Hi-Res certification Smart Amp Technology	AI noise-canceling technology Dolby Atmos Hi-Res certification Smart Amp Technology
FingerPrint	FingerPrint function available	FingerPrint function available	FingerPrint function available
Operating System	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Battery	56WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion	56WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion	56WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Power	TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 5A, 100W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal	TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 5A, 100W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal	TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 5A, 100W, Input: 100~240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
Bundled Items	ROG sleeve bag ASUS PEN (SA201H) ROG Impact Gaming Mouse	ROG sleeve bag ASUS PEN (SA201H) ROG Impact Gaming Mouse	ROG sleeve bag ASUS PEN (SA201H) ROG Chakram Core mouse P511 ROG Delta Headset
XG Mobile	Not included	Not included	Bundled ROG XG Mobile (GC31S) 208 x 155 x 29.6mm (1kg) NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 16GB GDDR6 TGP 150W Power Supply 280W I/O ports 1x HDMI 2.0b 1x DP 1.4 support G-SYNC 1x RJ-45 LAN port 1x DC input jack 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1x SD Card reader(Standard)/UHS-II(312MB/s)
Warranty	2 Years Global Warranty (1st Year with Perfect Warranty)	2 Years Global Warranty (1st Year with Perfect Warranty)	2 Years Global Warranty (1st Year with Perfect Warranty)
SRP	RM7,999.00	RM8,799.00	RM15,999.00
Availability	Available Now in Malaysia (March 2022)	Available Now in Malaysia (March 2022)	April 2022

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[PSA] Android Users, if You Have This App; Delete it Immediately!

March 23, 2022 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

Malicious apps on smartphones are nothing new today. With rapid adoption of smartphones across the globe, malwares are not really an ‘if’ anymore, it is more of a when. Google and Apple, the two largest ecosystem holders in the world, have done everything they can to prevent malwares from hitting their devices, but once in a while some things slip through.

Very recently, Bleeping Computer has reported that researchers have found a malware on the Google Play Store. For the record, this is not the first time this has happened. These are not Android-only incidents too, before you start bashing Google for their lack of concern over our safety and privacy. This time round though, it is an Android isolated incident.

The app in question is called ‘Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools’. It is, in effect, malware disguised as a form of photo editing tool. As an app, it sounds quite fun. It allows you to upload an image and convert it into a cartoon artwork rendering of some sorts for you to upload to your social media for the fun of it. What comes with the app is not so fun.

Pradeo, a security firm, discovered that the app comes with a Trojan malware called ‘FaceStealer’. It is what it sounds like, an identity theft malware. But it is not just any identity that it wants, it wants your Facebook ID and password. When you open the app for the first time, the Trojan fires up and opens a Facebook login screen for you to enter your Facebook credentials before you can use the account, which sounds completely normal. You can read more about what the trojan does via Bleeping Computer or Pradeo’s blog.

According to the research in Pradeo, the developers have injected a small piece of malicious code within the app. It is small enough to slip past Google play Store’s security filters, but enough also to work. To ensure that it stays in the Google Play Store, the app has also been automatically repackaged so that it behaves like a regular legitimate app.

This goes without saying, if you have the app installed in your Android smartphone, delete it immediately. There are no mentions if there is an iPhone equivalent on this. You can assume that currently it is only affecting Android devices, since ‘FaceStealer’ is made specifically for Android devices. The ‘Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools’ has since been taken down from Google Play Store, but not without over 100,000 downloads first.

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