Yearly Archives: 2022

PR Newswire

Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announces Riyadh AI Declaration at the Global AI Summit

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Following a Ministerial roundtable at the Global AI Summit, member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) agreed to adopt the Riyadh AI Call for Action Declaration (RAICA), which seeks to use AI technology to benefit people, communities, nations, and the world as a whole.

Day two of the Global AI Summit
Day two of the Global AI Summit

The declaration was signed by all members of DCO including Bahrain, Cyprus, Djibouti, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Jordan, Rwanda, and Saudi Arabia.

The call to action aims to advance the DCO’s commitment to identify and address present, emerging and future humanitarian issues in the field of AI. The declaration highlights the different ways AI can be used as a tool to benefit the lives of millions of people around the world by improving the quality of work, developing better designed public policies and nurturing efficiencies into the ecosystem.

Deemah Al Yahya, Secretary General of DCO, said: “DCO was created with the ethos of establishing an inclusive digital economy through collaboration across diverse entities at all levels. The RAICA declaration is this idea put into practice. By signing this declaration all DCO member states are reaffirming their shared desire to usher in a brighter future for all by harnessing the huge potential of AI to improve the lives of people around the world.”

The declaration highlights seven key pillars that will help to bring this future into reality. Each is comprised of principles that seek to address methods to ensure that benefits of AI are enjoyed by all while harming none.

  • Close the digital divide
  • Empower underprivileged communities
  • Promote digital development
  • Ensure fairness and non-discrimination 
  • Drive innovation in AI
  • Combat climate change by using AI 
  • Engage in international collaboration and cooperation 

DCO has developed a series of action areas to help these pillars to be implemented. To do this the member countries will push to provide all individuals with the resources they need to obtain AI literacy; work with organizations to identify how to employ AI to advance human rights; improve digital infrastructure; adopt comprehensive AI ethical guidelines; develop AI-supported initiatives to address global challenges; use AI to reduce human impact on the climate; and setup multilateral collaboration to accelerate AI accessibility across nations.

To view the full declaration, visit www.dcoinsights.com/RAICA

PR Newswire

1 Level Up TLC is helping to accelerate FintechCashier brand exposure by attending Gumball rally across the Middle East from 12-20 November 2022

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LONDON, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — FintechCashier CEO Shalom Dodoun is attending Gumball 3000 to rally across Middle East passing Dubai, Jebel Akhdar, Salalah, Muscat, Ras Al-Khaimah and finishing in Abu Dhabi with weekend of VIP hospitality at the finale of the 2022 Formula 1 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – one of the most glamorous events on the sporting calendar.

1 Level Up TLC is helping to accelerate FintechCashier brand exposure by attending Gumball rally across the Middle East from 12-20 November 2022.
1 Level Up TLC is helping to accelerate FintechCashier brand exposure by attending Gumball rally across the Middle East from 12-20 November 2022.

Beautiful cars, long routes, futuristic cities and the spirit of Gumball will be a great adventure along with their current and future partners.

The exclusive invitation to the very first Gumball 3000 held in the Middle East for Shalom Dodoun as the CEO and Founder of FintechCashier arranged by upscale consultation firm 1 Level Up TLC in effort to boost FintechCashier’s profile and brand exposure  to new markets, users, and investors. The company celebrates their expansion across the MENA region, strategically Increasing the awareness of their brand whilst leaving a strong footprint on the roads in the Middle East. Aligned with the expansion, the company is also exploring opportunities to list in the US Nasdaq market by next year.

“Fintechcashier has a big part to play in the MENA region and sees plenty of opportunity here. We want to raise brand awareness and be seen as a leader in the MENA region as a result of our expansion. More importantly, it broadens our networks and combines Middle Eastern and European cultures combining our specialist knowledge of the Fintech and Banking sector.” states Shalom Dodoun, CEO and Founder of FintechCashier.

FintechCashier is well on their way to widen their demographics, introduce innovative solutions into the banking circle, helping SMEs, Family Offices, and next-generation companies to reach the world. Gumball 3000 Middle East 2022 is the place to meet and network with ambitious Fintech entrepreneurs as well as capture the needs of local businesses.

The words of Founder and CEO of Gumball 3000, Maximillon Cooper ” Gumball is about challenging tradition and taking a non conventional approach to exploring and developing cultural and creative boundaries.”

Shalom Dodoun’s plan of action is clear, it is all about the evolution of the Fintech Industry and  by combining his skills and networks taking Middle East banking one level up together in partnership with 1 Level Up TLC.

About FintechCashier

FintechCashier Group is an international financial technology company delivering wide spectrum of payment services, ranging from credit card processing, e-wallets, foreign exchange and wire solutions. For more information visit their website https://www.fintechcashier.com/

About 1 Level Up TLC

1 Level Up TLC is a strategic partner for business strategy and branding for FintechCashier to increase their exposure to new markets, investors and fintech industry. For more information visit their website https://1leveluptlc.com

About Gumball 3000

Gumball 3000 is a car rally which has taken thousands of supercars and entrants on an epic journey spanning over 50 countries in 22 rallies. For more information visit their website https://gumball3000.com

Contact:

Christine Kulbas
Head of Marketing
marketing@fintechcashier.com
+447786973664

Android, Mobile, News

Xiaomi’s Redmi 10 5G Available in Malaysia Exclusively from Maxis

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Xiaomi’s Redmi lineup has been one of the most affordable smartphones in the market for a while now. However, the Redmi 10 lineup has been missing out on the 5G love that other devices have been launching with – that ends now with the Redmi 10 5G. Xiaomi is also switching things up with this launch in Malaysia, partnering exclusively with Maxis, one of the country’s largest mobile and internet service providers.

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The Redmi 10 5G is the first in the lineup to come with 5G connectivity. It’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 octa-core processor. It also comes with dual SIM support. You’ll be able to use two 5G SIMs as well with dual 5G standby. This is supplemented by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage in the version being offered on Maxis.

On the display front, the smartphone comes with a 6.58-inch Full HD, Dot Drop display. The screen also supports a 90Hz refresh rate with AdaptiveSync. It’s got Gorilla Glass 3 protection as well. The smartphone itself comes with support for AI face unlock and also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The Redmi 10 5G comes with a dual sensor camera setup. The main sensor is a 50-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. This is supported by a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Up front, we have a 5-megapixel selfie shooter with an f/2.2 aperture.

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The smartphone has a 5,000mAh battery which should be able to last a whole day easily based on Redmi’s track record. If you need to top up, however, the Redmi 10 5G does have support for 18W fast charging using its USB-C connector. It also comes with a 22.5W charger provided in the box.

Pricing and Availability

The Redmi 10 5G will be available in Graphite Gray, Chrome Silver and Aurora Green. For now, it’s available exclusively on Maxis for as low as MYR1 on its Zerolution plans. Beyond the exclusivity period, the device will be retailing for MYR959.

Maxis Zerolution Pricing Table

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PR Newswire

NAVER Z joins Tech Coalition to Prevent Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Children Online

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SEONGNAM, South Korea, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NAVER Z, an affiliate of NAVER Corp. (KRX:035420), announced today that the company joined the Tech Coalition to prioritize the safety of children and teenagers in ZEPETO, Asia’s largest metaverse platform. Tech Coalition is an alliance of global technology companies that are working to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse on the internet and across digital platforms, and over 20 global IT companies including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta have joined forces.

As a member of the Tech Coalition, NAVER Z joins 27 companies that are working to develop new technologies, fund new research, increase reporting, and take collective action to ensure a more coordinated and collaborative approach to keeping children safe online.

For young users of ZEPETO, the NAVER Z updated the Community Guidelines, which highlight that minor safety violations are reviewed with the highest priority and severity, and published Guardian’s Guide to equip parents, guardians, and caretakers with informative resources to help keep young users safe. NAVER Z’s global Trust and Safety team is also working around the clock to develop tools and resources that prevent, detect, and remove accounts that engage in child sexual exploitation and abuse.

In addition to partnerships with Tech Coalition, NAVER Z is cooperating with leading global online safety experts and organizations, including ConnectSafely, Trust and Safety Professional Association, and BBB National Programs.

NAVER Z is committed to promoting the Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse– a high-level framework developed by the Five Country Ministerial (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK and US) in consultation with leading experts intended to drive collective action to prevent these harms against children.

“We’re thrilled to join the Tech Coalition and our peers working to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse online through collaboration,” says Daewook Kim, Chief Executive Officer of NAVER Z. “ZEPETO is a platform that empowers users to connect and create without the boundaries of the physical world. Our key responsibility is ensuring ZEPETO is a safe place where our community, especially our younger users, can play and create without fear of harm. As a member of the Coalition, we will contribute to the industry-wide initiatives to develop technology, policy, research, and tools to keep children safe online.”

“From our first conversation with NAVER Z, their strong commitment to protecting the children that use their platform has been clear,” says Sean Litton, Executive Director of the Tech Coalition. “We look forward to working with them and aligning their expertise as part of our coordinated effort to create a digital world where children are free to play, learn, and explore without fear of harm.”

About NAVER Z

NAVER Z launched the metaverse platform ZEPETO in August 2018, attracting users in more than 200 countries around the world. Creators and builders utilize ZEPETO Studio to connect with 340 million users globally, growing by 40% y-o-y. More than 95% of the users are millennials and Gen Z from outside of Korea, showing the virtual platform’s promise for future growth. ZEPETO is collaborating with fashion and beauty companies, including BVLGARI, Ralph Lauren, Gucci and Nike, global entertainment agencies and pop stars, such as TinyTAN, Selena Gomez, BLACKPINK and NMIXX as well as companies, such as Starbucks, Samsung, and Hyundai Motor Company. Launched in 2020, ZEPETO Studio allows ZEPETO users to monetize their creations. More than 175 million items have been sold, building a new creator economy.

About the Tech Coalition

The Tech Coalition facilitates the global tech industry’s fight against the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. An alliance of technology companies of varying sizes and sectors, Tech Coalition members work together to drive critical advances in technology and adoption of best practices for keeping children safe online. The Coalition convenes and aligns the global tech industry, pooling their knowledge and expertise, to help all the members better prevent, detect, report, and remove online child sexual abuse content. The coalition represents a powerful core of expertise that is moving the tech industry towards a safer digital world.

PR Newswire

2022 IDEA Design Award: Dreame Technology Collects New International Design Accolades

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BEIJING, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology (“Dreame”), a fast-growing company leading in smart home cleaning appliance, has been awarded a 2022 IDEA Silver Award for the DreameBot W10 and an IDEA Design Award for the DreameBot Z10 Pro. This is the third time the company has received a prestigious design award this year, as it garnered a Red Dot Design Award earlier this March and an iF Design Award in April.

2022 IDEA Design Award: Dreame Technology Collects New International Design Accolades
2022 IDEA Design Award: Dreame Technology Collects New International Design Accolades

The Industrial Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) are hosted by the Industrial Designers Society of America and are recognized as one of the top three global design award events, alongside the iF Awards and Red Dot Awards in Germany. The IDEA Design Award is widely acknowledged as a prominent accolade in global industrial design and development, attracting tens of thousands of contenders from hundreds of countries every year — with less than 10% winning an award. This award proves that the R&D strength, product quality and innovative design of Dreame Technology are in the forefront of the industry and have been approved of by international authorities.

In addition to the IDEA Design Award, Dreame Technology has also won the Red Dot Design Award and the iF Design Award. Winning those awards is closely related to their overall product arrangement and exploration of technology. Relying on the continuous innovation and breakthrough of high-speed digital motors, as well as the overseas brand strategy of deep localization, Dreame’s products have been exported to more than 100 countries and regions — despite the company being established for just 5 years.

“Dreame Technology respects every form of home, listens to every nuanced demand, and brings relaxation and warmth to each of our users with our intelligent and beautiful smart home appliances,” said Yu Hao, founder and CEO of Dreame Technology.

Dreame Technology will continue to explore the cutting-edge technologies in the field of intelligent cleaning. Dreame is committed to bringing users around the world a smart home lifestyle that truly automates their lives and improves their happiness.

About Dreame

Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is an innovative consumer product company that focuses on smart home cleaning appliances with the vision to empower lives through technology. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.For more information, please visit: https://global.dreametech.com/

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Lifestyle, News

SONOS Sub Mini Drops the Bass in Petit Form

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SONOS is no stranger to audio products. Having just recently released the Beam Gen 2 and the Ray, the company is now introducing a new complement to complete a true cinematic setup. The new SONOS Sub Mini completes the immersion by bringing in the boom with deep, reverberating bass.

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The new SONOS Sub Mini isn’t your run-of-the-mill subwoofer, it’s compact and specially crafted to bring immersive, balanced lows to enhance the listening experience. The Sub Mini comes with dual force-cancelling woofers that are able to generate dynamic, deep lows without the buzzing and rattling that we’re used to seeing in normal, everyday subwoofers. The dual 6-inch woofers are designed to bring the oomph and feeling when watching movies. Sonos has designed the Sub Mini uniquely facing both of the 6-inch woofers inward for a force-cancelling effect.

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In addition, the SONOS Sub Mini comes with Class-D digital amplifiers which are tuned to complement the unique design. It’s also got Trueplay compatibility which allows the SONOS app to dynamically adjust and fine-tune the settings of the Sub mini to adapt it to the acoustics of the room. This feature is, however, limited to iOS devices at the moment.

The design of the SONOS Sub Mini is minimalistic and compact. This allows it to seamlessly blend into the decor of your space. Coming in at only 12-inches (30.5cm) tall and 9.1-inches (23.0cm) in diameter, the compact subwoofer isn’t going to be an eyesore. It comes in white or black in a matte finish.

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SONOS has also designed the Sub Mini to be simple to set up. Using the SONOS app, you’ll be able to synchronise the new subwoofer to your existing SONOS setup. It’s as simple as clicking the join button or tapping your smartphone to the unit to toggle the new device screen on the app. Once you finish the setup on the app, the Sub Mini will round out your listening experience with rich, warm bass.

Pricing & Availability

The SONOS Sub Mini will be available in Singapore and Malaysia. It will be available for pre-order starting at 9 pm on 13th September 2022 on trysonos.my and trysonos.sg. It will be available starting on 6 October 2022.

It will be available in Black and White and will retail for MYR2,999 in Malaysia and SGD$869.

Computers, Gaming, News

HP Trucks in their New Gaming Laptops Spearheaded by the New OMEN 16 and Victus 16

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HP is updating their gaming lineup with the latest and greatest from AMD and Intel in a totally new, larger form factor. The new laptops announced are equipped with larger displays, higher refresh rates and more features to the company’s robust gaming offerings. Expanding both the OMEN by HP and Victus gaming lineups with more robust laptops and better build quality, HP is looking to bring something for every gamer.

Together with the new editions to their gaming lineup, HP Malaysia is also bringing back their HP Gaming Truck which will be making its way around Malaysia starting with the Klang Valley.

HP OMEN 16 – Supped up to Win

The new OMEN 16 expands the offerings under the OMEN by HP gaming brand with a more robust laptop with a larger 16-inch display. The OMEN 16 ushers in a new generation of OMEN by HP Gaming laptops which look to up the ante when it comes to gaming performance.

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The OMEN Gaming Laptop 16 comes with an improved Tempest cooling system that brings physical changes that impact performance. The updated Tempest Cooling System comes with an added fifth heat pipe and an additional fourth outflow vent. The former allows for better heat dissipation from the processor and GPU while the latter allows the air to be channelled out of the chassis keeping temperatures lower. HP claims that these improvements have resulted in a 3% reduction in temperature at the GPU hinge and a 14% reduction in temperature on the bottom of the SSD. Aside from the increased cooling, the new Tempest system is also 5% quieter than the last generation.

In addition to the physical heating system, HP has also spent some time looking at the internals of the OMEN 16. The new generation of OMEN 16 Gaming Laptops come with 12th Generation Intel processors ranging from the Core i5 to the Core i9 internationally. In Malaysia, this caps off at the Core i7. There are also configurations supporting the AMD Ryzen 6000 SoCs. Like the Intel versions, this caps out at the Ryzen 9. These processors are complemented with at least 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.

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The HP OMEN 16 comes with a 16.1-inch, QHD IPS display with a refresh rate of 165Hz. It also has a 3ms response time. The display supports 100% of the sRGB gamut with a 300-nits brightness and a micro-edge design. The laptops have configurations supporting up to the NVIDIA GeForce 3070 Ti GPU. HP isn’t skimping on ports either, the OMEN 16 comes with a full array of ports including an RJ45 ethernet port, ThunderBolt 4 and USB-A ports.

HP Victus 16 – Affordable Powerhouse

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The Victus inherits most of the ethos and DNA of the OMEN 16. However, it does it affordably; packing all the essentials. When it comes to processors, the HP Victus 16 comes with configurations supporting the 12th Generation Intel Core i7 and the AMD Ryzen 6000 series. This is paired with at least 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

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On the display front, the 16.1-inch IPS display has a 1080p FHD resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate and 250 nits brightness. The display comes with the same micro-edge design and covers 45% of the NTSC gamut. The HP Victus 16 has configurations with up to the NVIDIA RTX3050 Ti or the AMD Radeon 6500M.

Pricing & Availability

The HP OMEN 16 and Victus 16 are already available from HP via their official store or retail partners and online stores.

The OMEN 16 is priced from MYR7,599 for the AMD version and MYR7,799 for the Intel version.

The Victus 16 is priced from MYR4,299 for the AMD version and MYR3,749 for the Intel version.

Accessories, Lifestyle

Jabra Elite 5 Available in Malaysia Hot Off IFA 2022

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Jabra has officially brought its Elite 5 true wireless earbuds to Malaysia. The earbuds make its debut barely a week after the initial announcement in IFA 2022 on 5th September. The new earbuds create a new middleground in Jabra’s true wireless earbuds for everyday users who are looking for versatile, ambient noise cancelling earbuds.

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The Jabra Elite 5 brings all the essentials that users are looking for in earbuds – lightweight ergonomics, quality sound and effective noise cancelling. The earbuds fit snugly between the Elite 3 and the Elite 7 series which are already available in the market. The Elite 5 one ups the Elite 3 by bringing a scaled back version of most of the features on the Elite 7.

The Elite 5 comes with Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (Hybrid ANC) which uses feedback and feedforward microphones on the earbuds to eliminate any ambient noise. The feedback and feedforward mics work together for better ANC performance that is simpler to use and more reliable across a wider range of frequencies. This feature is powered by the Qualcomm QCC3050 Bluetooth System on a Chip (SoC).

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The same SoC also enables AptX audio which allows for high fidelity audio over Bluetooth. The Jabra Elite 5 also supports AAC and SBC codecs for high quality audio playback. In addition to this, the Elite 5 comes with 6mm drivers. Users are able to customise their sound profiles throught the Jabra Sound+ application which is available on the Apple AppStore and Google Play Stores.

Support for Bluetooth 5.2 also enables multipoint Bluetooth connectivity between two devices. This allows users to seamlessly transition between two devices seamlessly when using the Elite 5. The Elite 5 also comes with built-in support for Google Assistant and Alexa. It also supports Microsoft Swift Pair and Google Fast Pair making connecting to an Android smartphone or Windows PC a breeze. It also has support for Spotify Tap Playback.

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Design wise, the Jabra Elite 5 shares the same design cues we’ve seen in other Jabra earbuds. They’re lightweight and compact making them easy to transport and wear for long durations. You can even wear them when you’re working out as they come with IP55 water and dust resistance. Jabra claims that the Elite 5 has 7 hours battery life with ANC on and 28 hours with the case. Did we mention? It supports wireless charging too.

Pricing & Availability

The Jabra Elite 5 is currently available in stores for MYR699 or USD$149.99 internationally. It’s available in Gold Beige and Titanium Black.

PR Newswire

Polyplastics’ New 3D Printing Technology for DURACON (R) POM Accelerates Product Development Cycle

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TOKYO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading global supplier of engineering thermoplastics, has developed three-dimensional (3D) printing technology for production of DURACON (R) polyoxymethylene (POM) products. The technology, known as Material Extrusion (MEX), delivers physical properties close to those of injection-molded articles despite being 3D-printed. Polyplastics will highlight the new 3D printing technology at the upcoming K 2022 exhibition (Hall 7A/B02) which runs October 19-26 in Duesseldorf, Germany.

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The MEX process can also be applied in preliminary evaluations of physical properties, functions, durability, and other properties without needing a mold, thus helping to accelerate the product development cycle. The MEX process is a typical 3D printing technology that uses thermoplastic resin materials. With resin filaments as the material input, this method produces 3D structures by repeatedly tracing and layering while depositing a melted material extruded through a tiny nozzle. Typically, only amorphous resins or resins with low crystallinity (e.g., ABS, polyamide) had been suitable for use in the MEX 3D printing process. POM’s high crystallinity and rapid rate of crystallization have made it unsuitable for use in the MEX 3D printing process.

To address POM’s limitations, Polyplastics’ MEX 3D printing technology combines a more appropriate selection of POM grades with printing conditions optimized for their crystallization behavior. In addition to accelerating the product development cycle, the MEX technology could also be targeted for low-volume manufacturing of custom products.

Polyplastics is seeking a patent for the DURACON (R) POM 3D printing technology and at the same time the company is developing additional DURACON (R) POM filament materials for use in 3D printing, including reinforced grades. The company is also accepting requests for actual product trial samples.

For more information, visit https://www.polyplastics-global.com/en/approach/13.html

About Polyplastics
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*DURACON (R) is a registered trademark of Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.

Source: Polyplastics Co., Ltd.

iOS, Mobile, News

The New Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Pre-Orders in Malaysia Starts 16th September 2022!

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[UPDATE] U Mobile has announced that they are also on the pre-order bandwagon. Pre-order of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro will begin on the 16th of September 2022. More info on their website.

When Apple’s iPhone 14 was announced by Cupertino, its availability in Malaysia was confirmed to be 23rd September 2022. There were no mentions on its pre-orders during the launch though. Fret not though, Apple Malaysia has confirmed that the Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro will be available for pre-orders from the 16th of September onward. There is one small caveat in the pre-order though, the Apple iPhone 14 Plus will only ship out from the 7th of October 2022 onward.

Of course, you can buy your new iPhone from Apple directly via their website or any of the authorized retailers in Malaysia. Unfortunately, we do not have a proper Apple Store in Malaysia just yet. Alternatively, you can get your latest iPhone from the carriers, and three of Malaysia’s major carriers has also put up their pre-order teasers. Pre-orders with the carriers also start on Malaysia Day (16th of September 2022).

Obviously if you are getting your iPhone device directly with Apple, you are paying for the device in cash, or installments via your credit card. With the carriers, you would usually be required to sign up for their data plans. At this point though there are no information on what sort of plans you will have to sign up for to get your new iPhone. There is no solid indication of pricing from the carriers just yet.

Of course, there are going to be some check boxes you must tick if you want to order your device from the carriers. Their websites will also tell you to ensure that you have any of your outstanding bills cleared. You also want to make sure that you are not tied to any contracts before you pre-order your iPhone 14. Pre-orders from the carriers will be carried out virtually entirely, which also means you want to make sure that you have a stable internet collection. You also want to be on their postpaid plans to make sure that you can get your device with no issues during the pre-order period.

So far, only the three major carriers have announced their pre-orders for the new iPhone. The three major carriers, as mentioned earlier, are Maxis, Celcom, and Digi. While UMobile does have an iPhone specific plan, they have not made any announcements regarding the Apple iPhone 14 devices from their end just yet. We are guessing that they will announce their iPhone plans closer to the actual availability date on the 23rd of September 2022. For more information on the Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, you can visit their website.