Capital A’s digital arm, airasia Digital, is set to transform into MOVE Digital. This rebranding also marks a restructuring of airasia Digital’s business which will now encompass both the airasia Superapp and BigPay. As part of the change, the airasia Superapp, will also undergo a comprehensive rebranding, morphing into ‘airasia move’ in the near future.
As part of the restructuring and rebranding of airasia Digital, co-founder of AirAsia and the CEO of Capital A, Tony Fernandes, will assume the mantle of Executive Chairman of MOVE. He will be overseeing the synergy between airasia move and BigPay.
Tony Fernandes, Executive Chairman of MOVE, expressed, “The name MOVE embodies our essence as the digital arm of Capital A, reinforcing our commitment to propel people, ideas, and innovation in the realm of travel. Imagine having seamless access to travel and financial services on a single platform, complete with integrated financial features like balance display, top-ups, and payments from BigPay. This strengthens airasia move’s position as the go-to travel app. My role as Executive Chairman of MOVE will be to enhance synergy between both businesses. With this transition, users can anticipate an enriched experience and deeper integration of BigPay features within airasia Superapp, soon to be airasia move.”
[From left] – Nadia Omer, the incoming CEO of airasia Superapp (now airasia move), Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, and Executive Chairman of MOVE together with Zubin Rada Krishnan, CEO of BigPay during the unveiling of MOVE Digital today.
Nadia Omer will be heading MOVE as its Chief Executive Officer starting on the 26 October 2023. Her primary task will be driving airasia move’s vision of being a low cost travel platform with high conversion rates. She will be taking over from Mohamad Hafidz, the acting CEO. She will also be working closely with Zubin Rada Krishnan, head of BigPay as the MOVE ushers in a new era of travel innovation with airasia move and BigPay as their focus.
The airasia Superapp, soon to be airasia move, has rapidly evolved into a one-stop travel hub, offering seamless end-to-end booking experiences over the past two years. On the other front, BigPay has carved a niche as an innovative fintech provider empowering Southeast Asians with superior financial management tools.
Both of Capital A’s digital entities have made remarkable strides, with airasia Superapp (soon to be airasia move) registering a record-breaking Monthly Active Users (MAU) of 15 million by the end of the second quarter. Simultaneously, BigPay has witnessed a remarkable 16% Year-on-Year growth in its carded users during the same period. This rebranding initiative sets the stage for an exciting journey ahead in the digital travel and finance landscape.
Logitech has just unveiled a rather unique webcam – the Logitech Reach. The new webcam features a flexible, articulating arm that can redefine how we share non-digital content during presentations, classes, conference calls, and live streams.
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The inspiration behind the Logitech Reach stemmed from a simple observation. People were encountering difficulties when sharing non-digital content, often settling for less-than-ideal setups, a combination of various products, or complex production tools. Logitech set out to eliminate these challenges, enabling a seamless and interactive “show and tell” experience.
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The Logitech Reach boasts a range of features designed to make sharing content easier and more engaging. The camera offers 1080p video quality at 60fps with glass optics, 4.3x lossless zoom and smart autofocus.Users can effortlessly move the camera along the horizontal plane using a simple gesture, ensuring content is displayed cleanly and smoothly. Built-in guidance indicators maintain the image’s orientation throughout and a pivoting camera head.
The Reach offers a hassle-free plug-and-play experience via USB for extensive compatibility with most computers and conferencing or streaming platforms. It can be used in full desktop mode on a table or in a compact stowed mode, paired with the low-profile edge clamp, making it adaptable to any workspace.
Early Access and Campaign
Logitech recognizes the diverse range of use cases for the Logitech Reach and is offering early access to this revolutionary device through the Indiegogo Enterprise platform. Early adopters can enjoy a discounted price, and their valuable insights will help shape the future of Logitech Reach across various environments. No exact pricing has been announced so far.
In a heartwarming tribute to the cherished bond Malaysians share with their four-legged friends, Touch ‘n Go has unveiled a delightful addition to their lineup – The Furry Series: Rabbit Charm. This charming accessory not only celebrates the unique connection between humans and their pets but also seamlessly integrates convenience and style into your daily commute.
This innovative charm, adorned with a lovable rabbit design, is not your ordinary trinket. It comes equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, which essentially makes it your enhanced Touch ‘n Go card. The Rabbit Charm represents Touch ‘n Go’s commitment to offering inventive, unique products that not only simplify daily transactions but also resonate with the younger generation’s tastes and preferences.
The Rabbit Charm operates much like an enhanced Touch ‘n Go card, making it incredibly versatile for various everyday needs. Whether you’re paying tolls, hopping on a train or bus, or parking your vehicle, this charming accessory has got you covered. And the best part? Reloading your charm is a breeze! Simply use the Touch ‘n Go eWallet via your NFC-enabled smartphone, and you’re all set for your next adventure.
What sets this Rabbit Charm apart is its portability and visual appeal. Attach it effortlessly to your bag or wallet, and you’ll have a fluffy companion with you wherever you go. Animal lovers, in particular, will be smitten by this adorable collectable. Priced at just RM30.00, it’s an affordable way to infuse a touch of cuteness into your daily routine.
The Rabbit Charm is available for purchase at Touch ‘n Go Service and Sales Centres located in NU Sentral and Bangsar South. But that’s not all – starting from 24th August 2023, you can also snag one online at the official Touch ‘n Go Shopee Store.
Where last week saw WhatsApp releasing a new Beta version that tells of things to come, this week sees WhatsApp releasing a new feature into their app to offer even more communication avenue and flexibility for its users. They call the new feature Channels, and it allows users to create a one-to-many communication channel. That allows corporate users or even celebrities and influencers to create a single messaging platform for brand-specific messages to all their subscribers, fans, and customers.
To be fair, the feature is not technically brand-new. The feature has been tested and piloted successfully in Colombia and Singapore. Following the success, WhatsApp thinks it is ready for primetime in 150 countries.
While it is designed for brands, organizations, and even celebrities to directly reach out to other their fans, customers, and communities without the clout of input from participants in the channel, WhatsApp is working to making the feature available and accessible to all WhatsApp users which might mean that you can try creating a channel on your own in the future. Participants in channels can also react with emoji rather than having access to the message board, which also means that user interaction within the channel is not completely culled.
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There are concerns that it might be confusing for users to distinguish between a channel communication and regular chat since they will look similar through the interface. WhatsApp will be adding a new section just for Channels though, allowing you to quickly separate Channels communication and regular chats with your friends. That does not mean that you cannot use any messaging from Channels in your daily regular chats though. You still can forward messages from Channels to your friends or groups if you feel like you want to share some news. It might also encourage the larger adoption of Channels this way.
The WhatsApp Channels update should be coming to most users by the end of today (19th September 2023), at least according to the WhatsApp team from Meta. If you have not received the update or have not seen the update, you might want to check if your WhatsApp has been updated to the latest version or not via your Google Play Store or Apple App Store. For more information WhatsApp’s latest feature, you can head out to their blog.
We’re always reviewing the latest and greatest in tech when it comes to our regular content. So we thought it’d be a nice change of pace to check out a few earbuds that are below MYR 50. Here are three that left an impression.
1. AWEI T60 TWS Wireless Bluetooth
Price: MYR39
I’ve personally had experience with these earbuds. That’s why I’m putting them at the top of this list. They come with easy touch controls, a long-lasting battery and a fast-charging base that takes about 30 minutes to an hour for a full charge. It’s also a little flashy with cool breathing lights.
These have been my ride-or-die earbuds for a little bit now. It’s thanks to the decent sound quality and punchy bass. There may be a few glitches when it comes to Bluetooth stability and connection, however, overall it’s a pretty decent set of earbuds for the price.
The Awei T60 TWS Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds are available on Shopee and Lazada.
2. Baseus Encok WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earphones
Price: MYR45.60
If you are one for style and aesthetics then I recommend this lovely pair – The Baseus Encok WM01. They come in 6 shades: Black, Yellow, Green, White, Pink, and Purple. It’s perfect for those who want to keep to their style, these earbuds have great sound and thanks to their noise reduction systems make listening to your tunes a breeze without the hassle of being disturbed.
It’s also pretty compact and fits snugly in your ear. It has a long-lasting battery of over 5 hours when fully charged and 25 hours with the charging case.
The Baseus Encok WM01 are available on Shopee and Lazada.
3. 【BACRAB】K55 Wireless Bluetooth
Price: MYR37.50
If you are looking for earbuds mainly for gaming you should check out the BACRAB K55. They’re decently powerful earphones that will not disturb or cause issues when used for games.
I’ve used it for a year myself and it didn’t have many issues. It also doesn’t affect game performance or connectivity on games like Mobile Legends or League of Legends Wild Rift. On average, the K55 can last up to 3 hours while gaming. Listening to music alone would give you an added hour or 2 of use.
It’s got decent sound, and punchy bass allowing you to immerse yourself in your games and music. It’s also got that gamer aesthetic complete with touch controls.
Bose has unveiled a trio of new audio products set to redefine the listening experience: the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, and QuietComfort Headphones. These devices maintain Bose’s signature sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfort while introducing a significant innovation—Bose Immersive Audio.
Bose Immersive Audio
Bose’s Immersive Audio is the company’s take on directional audio. Unlike its competitors, the technology doesn’t use AI to approximate audio direction – particularly when it comes to headphones. Instead, it generates a wider, more spacious soundstage that allows for layered, multidimensional sound. The best part? It’s platform agnostic – meaning that it’s done on the headphones itself. The onboard IMU and Bose’s proprietary digital signal processing software allows for a live concert-like experience, even with audio sources that don’t natively support spatial audio.
It comes with two modes: Still and Motion. “Still” mode keeps audio stationery for a consistent experience, while “Motion” mode, adapts sound according to your position and movements.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
These headphones replace the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 as Bose’s top-tier over-ear headphones. They address a common concern by folding it down for easy storage. The headphones introduce Bose’s Immersive Audio technology, along with CustomTune audio calibration. They provide clear calls, accurate voice assistant responses, and up to 24 hours of battery life.
The new QuietComfort Ultra headphones feature a completely re-engineered system with proprietary signal processing, advanced microphones and a robust chipset. These technologies enable improved noise cancellation and CustomTune while supporting Bose’s Aware mode with ActiveSense and improved voice pickup.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Building on the success of the QC Earbuds II, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds offer noise cancellation, CustomTune calibration, responsive touch controls, and now Immersive Audio. Improved call quality is achieved through adaptive filters and dynamic microphone mixing. It also comes with an IPX4 water and dust resistance rating. They provide up to six hours of battery life, with an optional case for wireless charging.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Replacing the QuietComfort 45 Headphones, these offer high-fidelity audio and noise cancellation. Users can customize noise cancellation levels and modes. They provide up to 24 hours of battery life, support multipoint Bluetooth 5.1, and include a Spotify Tap button for convenience.
Compatibility and Connectivity
All three products support Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite, including Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive codec for audio streaming. They are Bluetooth 5.3 compatible and feature Google Fast Pair for Android devices. They are also compatible with Bose SimpleSync technology, allowing personalized pairing with select soundbars and speakers.
Pricing & Availability
Pre-orders for these products are now open.
The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are priced at GBP£449 (MYR2,610.17) while the Earbuds will cost GBP£299 (MYR1,738.21). Both will be available starting in early October in Black and White Smoke.
The QuietComfort Headphones will be available on September 21, 2023, in Black and White Smoke. There will also be a limited-edition Cypress Green colour. It will be priced at GBP£349 (MYR2,028.89).
The wireless charging case which is compatible with both the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the QC Earbuds II will be on sale for GBP£49.95 (MYR290.38).
There isn’t any word yet on when these products will be available in Malaysia. However, you can still purchase it on the Bose website.
Google’s Android Auto has been getting constant updates for a while now and is getting the attention it finally deserves. Android Auto has been a blessing for plenty of Android users in their cars. With every update, they just get better, more useful, and even more relevant to drivers today than ever before. You can use Google Assistant seamlessly in your car, for example. You can also reply to text messages via Android Auto, obviously via voice activation. In one of their latest updates, the interface now allows you to spread the screen out in multiple windows with Google Maps or Waze taking up most of the real estate while allowing another app like YouTube Music, Tidal, or Spotify in a smaller window. Even your notification can get its own window in the latest interface.
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In their latest update, Google is looking to make Android Auto a better journey companion than before by bringing more apps into the Android Auto Ecosystem. For those that are always on-the-go but can never get away from their smartphones for work, Google is bringing Zoom and WebEx into Android Auto for a more seamless video call experience even when you are stuck in a terrible traffic jam. For the long-drawn-out standstill traffic, they are also bringing Prime Video into the fold. Best of all though, for better journey planning, they are bringing weather updates via The Weather Channel app into Android Auto.
The Weather Channel app has been the most popular weather prediction app on Android devices worldwide. It is only natural to start bringing the app into Android Auto for the purpose of journey planning. The Android Auto version of the app will operate a little differently from the smartphone app though. There are still some similarities like push weather updates, but now it is more catered toward your specific journeys. It updates the users of incoming bad weather, for example, just so that you can either plan around the traffic build up, or brace for extended journey times. The Android Auto app also can offer hourly forecasts, follow-me alerting, and Trip View radar that allows you to be your own F1 race engineer watching out for rain on your journey.
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The updates are being rolled out to Android Auto units by select manufacturers currently and will roll out to other users following the select manufacturers. They are also rolling out digital key support in select regions for select manufacturers and models. Of course, while that nifty feature allows you to lock and unlock your car via your smartphone, you want to keep in mind that it will only work if your care comes natively with Android Auto. More information on the latest updates on Android Auto can be found on their website.
USB-C isn’t just on the iPhone 15, it’s also coming to the 2nd Generation AirPods Pro. Oh, don’t forget, it’s got MagSafe too.
The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) comes with enhanced sound quality and double the Active Noise Cancellation of the previous model. This means you can immerse yourself in your music or calls like never before, without being disrupted by external noise. The advanced Transparency mode also lets you stay connected to your surroundings when needed.
It also comes with Spatial Audio technology which gives a three-dimensional soundstage that makes movies, music, and games come to life. While immersive audio is nice, it would be lost without the best fit when it comes to the AirPods itself. The new AirPods Pro come with an expanded range of ear tip sizes to ensure the perfect fit for every user. The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) will be compatible with the Apple Vision Pro that is set to debut early next year in the U.S. This combination unlocks 20-bit, 48 kHz Lossless Audio with ultra-low latency.
No need for lightning anymore when you have a USB‑C connector to the AirPods Pro (2nd generation). Now, you can use a single cable to charge multiple devices, from your Mac and iPad to your AirPods and iPhone 15 series. USB-C isn’t the only thing new on the 2nd Generation AirPods with USB-C. It’s also got an IP54 rating for both the earbuds and case.
They incorporate recycled materials, such as 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets and 100% recycled gold in printed circuit boards. The packaging is redesigned to reduce waste, aligning with Apple’s goal to eliminate plastic from packaging entirely by 2025.
Pricing and Availability
The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) will be available for USD$249 or MYR1,099.
For added personalization, these AirPods can be engraved for free, offering a mix of emoji, names, initials, and numbers.
Apple is pushing the boundaries with their new lineup of Apple Watches with the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The latest additions bring along with them several new features including a new processor – the S9 SiP, enhanced Siri capabilities, Precision Finding for iPhone with UWB and a brand new double tap gesture.
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At the heart of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 lies the custom Apple silicon in the S9 SiP, representing Apple’s most advanced watch chip to date. This chip not only boosts overall performance but introduces novel features like the double tap gesture and on-device Siri with secure health data access. The Series 9 also incorporates a 4-core Neural Engine, capable of processing machine learning tasks twice as fast as its predecessor while maintaining an 18-hour battery life.
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Navigating the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 has become even more intuitive with the introduction of the double tap gesture. By tapping the index finger and thumb of their watch hand together twice, users can perform a range of actions with ease. This includes stopping timers, controlling music playback, answering phone calls, and even capturing photos using the Camera Remote. The gesture, enabled by the faster Neural Engine, will be available in a forthcoming software update.
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Apple has pushed the display capabilities further, increasing the maximum brightness of the Series 9 to 2000nits, double that of its predecessor. The Ultra 2, on the other hand, has a higher 3000 nits brightness. This should mean that the two watch models should be legible even in bright sunlight, and the display can dim to just one nit in low-light environments.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 introduces the Modular Ultra watch face that takes full advantage of the larger display. It provides real-time data, including seconds, altitude, or depth, and offers an unprecedented level of customization for outdoor activities, sports, and water adventures.
Siri can now process requests directly on the device, eliminating the need for internet connectivity for certain tasks. This not only results in faster and more reliable responses but also maintains privacy. Siri can also access and log health data from the Health app, offering users more control over their health and fitness inquiries.
Both the Series 9 and Ultra 2 come with a second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip that enables Precision Finding for the iPhone 15 family which comes with the same chip. Your Apple Watch can literally guide you to your iPhone 15 with its visual, haptic and audio guidance.
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The Ultra 2 continues to be the more rugged Apple Watch. Complete with an app ecosystem to support it, the Ultra 2 will be able to handle high altitudes and deep waters.
100% Carbon Neutral – If you choose correctly
Of course, as Apple progresses towards its 2030 environmental goal, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 now come with carbon-neutral options for straps. In fact, with these two models, the right pairing of the Watch and strap will mean that your Apple Watch is 100% Carbon Neutral.
This is thanks to a 78% reduction in emissions when it comes to transport and production as well as a sleeker, more compact box that allows for more Apple Watches to be transported. Apple has also empowered its partners to work towards being carbon neutral. As such, certain bands, like the new sports band are made completely of Carbon neutral and eco-friendly materials.
Apple Watch SE
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Also along for the ride is the new Apple Watch SE which continues to offer core Apple Watch features at an affordable price. This year, the Apple Watch SE is being updated with support for low heart rate notifications, Fall Detection, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, and watchOS 10.
Pricing and Availability
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch SE are available on the official website and Apple Store app. The Series 9 starts at USD$399 or MYR1,899, and the SE begins at USD$249 or RM1,199.
The Apple Watch will be priced at USD$799 RM3,799. It is available in a sleek 49mm size and becomes carbon neutral when paired with the new Trail Loop or Alpine Loop bands. These bands are available in various colours, offering both style and sustainability.
Believe it or not, Apple’s Lightning connection has been with us since the Apple iPhone 5 was introduced in 2012. The Lightning cable and port had not changed in shape and look until last year’s iPhone 14 series. While it was understandable for Apple to work with the Lightning standard in 2012, where Micro-USB was still the mainstream standard, USB Type-C has brought an evolution to mobile connectivity and has done more for laptops and smartphones than even USB 3.0 standard. To be fair, we only saw one smartphone sporting the USB 3.0 port, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, to not very much success. In that sense, there are no good reasons for Apple to keep the Lightning connection with their top-of-the-line smartphone since Apple themselves have updated their iPad Pro and iPad Air series with USB Type-C ports. They must at least see some value on USB type-C in that case.
The European Union (EU) forced Apple’s hands last year before their launch of the iPhone 14 series. Apple had to start developing their iPhones with USB Type-C port instead of their traditional and rather iconic lightning port. That is the first big difference between the previous iPhone and the upcoming iPhone 15 series. That is not what they highlighted in their launch gambit though.
Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
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There is not much of a surprise with Apple’s latest regular iPhone 15 series. Most of the features are trickled down from Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro devices of last year. The Apple Silicon A16 Bionic, for example, is the same chip you find on the previous iPhone 14 Pro. The “island bar” as well, is a feature introduced in the Apple iPhone 14 Pro, now accessible for the more accessible Apple iPhone 15.
In a lot of ways, we see this Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus as sort of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro series with USB type-C port. They share the same size as the previous iPhone 14 series as well at 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch respectively. They pack more pixels than before though since they are technically the iPhone 14 series devices at Super Retina XDR resolution. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus now also gets the updated 48-Megapixel main camera alongside a 24-Megapixel 2x Telephoto lens. No third lens here, as expected from a regular iPhone.
Other than the USB type-C connection, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus sports slightly differing visuals from before in terms of colours too. There is the usual black option, as expected. There are now Blue, Green, Yellow, and even Pink to consider for the iPhone 15 series. Of course, there will be a RED edition later.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
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The pinnacle of the iPhone has to be their Pro series models. The new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max takes everything the iPhone 14 Pro series had and turned them up to 11. This is the most advanced Apple iPhone ever. You might want to take a pinch of salt though when it comes to expecting big changes.
Apple A17 Pro – Advanced Does Not Begin to Describe it
The biggest change, other than the USB type-C port now found at the bottom of the device is its integrated chip. It is now called the Apple A17 Pro, no more ‘Bionic’ in their namesake. It is also the first 3nm chip that is commercially available on a smartphone device featuring 19 billion transistors in a single chip. There are two performance cores and four efficiency cores that power the iOS 17 device. They have also made the neural engine bigger at 16-cores just for on-device AI implementations that includes predictive texts, certain Siri functions, and more. They have update the GPU as well with new hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing cores with MetalFX support for the best-in-class graphics processing available on a smartphone. They even announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage, a game made for the current generation gaming consoles, will be available on the iPhone when they are available. PlayStation Studios are also adapting Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 4 into the iPhone which will be available later in the year. On top of all of that, the A17 Pro features a new ProRes codec for ProRes file processing and editing, Pro Display Engine for even better display experience on either the 6.1-inch or 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display, and AV1 decoder. The A17 Pro even features a USB 3 controller that allows the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max to take full advantage of USB type-C.
Bigger, Better, More Lenses than You Need
While you cannot see the upgrade, Apple claims that the main camera features a larger sensor than before. It is still a 48-Megapixel sensor though underneath what they claim to be multiple lenses on the main camera. They claim that you can choose between 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm lenses for different feel and look for your photos. You can even set whichever focal lengths as your default length just so that it will get back to your preferred focal length when you launch the camera app. Instead of a 3x telephoto lens, the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max now offers a 5x 24-Megapixel telephoto camera at 120mm focal length, the longest focal length featured on an iPhone ever. They also improved their 12-Megapixel ultra-wide camera at 13mm to also allow users to capture macro photos. In terms of software, the new iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max cameras offer a new Smart HDR engine that allows for a more true-to-life photo to be captured with brighter highlights, rich midtones, and deep shadows. Thanks to LiDAR technology and the A17 Pro’s neural engine, low-light photos have never looked better on the iPhone.
It is not just photography that gets some needed boost though. You can now capture proper ProRes videos and connect the iPhone to an external recording device or medium via USB type-C. They also now allow you to capture videos with log encoding for even more flexibility in colour grading or correction. Most of all, you can now capture videos at 4K 60p for brilliant slow-motion videos in post editing. If you have an Apple Vision Pro or have ordered one, you will be delighted that the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max can capture something they call a Spatial video that you can use only specifically with Apple Vision Pro. We assume it is sort of an AR type 3D video that is captured by both the main camera and ultra-wide camera to be stitched into a single 3D video for that nifty augmented reality experience.
Titanium – Same As the Mars Rover
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One of the more interesting parts of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is the way it is built though. While featuring the same sort of look as the iPhone 14 Pro, it is made from a different material that also offers slightly different colour options and look. The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max is now made of Titanium, a lightweight alloy with higher tensile strength than any metal material at its weight. That means that the new iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are the lightest iPhone Pro models ever to grace our hands. While it is still an alloy product, the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max still comes with MagSafe and Wi2 wireless charging support. They now come in a choice of black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium, and natural titanium colour options.
Prices and Availability
Apple’s iPhone 15 series and iPhone 15 Pro series will be available for pre-orders from the 22nd of September 2023 onward and will ship out just a week after that on the 29th of September 2023 onward. The iPhone 15 will set you back from MRY 4,399 onward while the iPhone 15 Plus will set you back at least MYR 4,899. If you are opting for the more premium iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, they start at MYR 5,499 and MYR 6,499 respectively. For more information on the new Apple iPhone 15 series and iPhone 15 Pro series, you can head out to their website.
