Despite the new thing that is the Samsung Galaxy Note10 that came out in 2019, there are still many that regards the previous Samsung Galaxy Note as one of the best, if not the best Samsung Galaxy Note to date. To be fair, the Samsung Galaxy Note9 was a remarkable smartphone that holds very high regards in our hearts and minds. It was also still a very formidable flagship smartphone even today if you look at it.
While Samsung has stopped officially manufacturing the Samsung Galaxy Note9, you may still be able to head down to your favourite local smartphone store and get your hands on one for not very much money today. Yes, we are talking about getting one from the likes of Lowyat Plaza, or other large retailers in the Klang Valley. Still, there is one drawback about getting the Samsung Galaxy Note9 today; it still runs on an outdated One UI based on a now outdated Android 9.0 Pie.
That is about to change however with Samsung’s rollout of their new update on the Samsung Galaxy Note9. The new update promises One UI 2.0 that is based on the Android 10 Q. Obviously the One UI 2.0 update will also come with the new Android in the box.
For those that are not yet familiar with One UI 2.0, you can expect some really nice things to come with the new update for the Samsung Galaxy Note9. For one, you get better, more powerful camera app with something called Director View. There is a new dark mode that is ever so popular these days too. The slow-mo selfies that are made popular by its bigger sibling, the Samsung Galaxy Note10 will also make it into the Samsung Galaxy Note9 with the update. All this makes quite a lot of sense since the Samsung Galaxy Note9 hardware is still quite powerful by today’s standards. It can still hold itself against the Note10, that is for sure.
Of course One UI 2.0 comes with more things that we have just listed. The One UI 2.0 and Android 10 rollout for the Samsung Galaxy Note9 is reported to be rolling out now in Germany first. Malaysia will definitely get our share of One UI 2.0 love very soon, considering that the market is also one of the first market’s to launch the Samsung Galaxy Note9.
When you own a device from the fruity manufacturers from Cupertino, you do not get the privilege of transferring files between devices other than using AirDrop. Technically, AirDrop is a combination of using Bluetooth and WiFi Direct to drag and drop files between Apple devices. While Android devices can plainly use Bluetooth to share files, WiFi Direct between devices have been a little finicky from one Android device to another. So we are stuck to using slow Bluetooth file transfers if you use an Android device from Xiaomi and I am using one from Samsung.
Of course WiFi Direct is an option, but only if you use certain smartphones that are from the same manufacturer. This may no longer be the case though. Fast file transfers between Android devices could be made possible with the “Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance”. The Alliance is made to allow high-speed file transfer and sharing between devices. In that case, you get AirDrop like performance from Android devices; 20MB/S over-the-air file transfer speeds.
The only issue is that the Alliance currently consists of three manufacturers. The three manufacturers are OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi. Not even HUAWEI is part of that alliance, which also means that you only get fast file transfers between these three manufacturers until anyone else joins the Alliance. Still, nothing wrong with being hopeful.
You know that CPU in your HUAWEI smartphones that you are so used to? Yes, the HUAWEI branded processing chip that has been a staple in HUAWEI’s flagships and other smartphones. Yes, HiSilicon, as the title named. No, they are still HUAWEI’s subsidiary.
From 2020 onward though you might not just see HUAWEI devices fitting in chips from their in-house chip maker. They are starting to sell their chip technologies and processing chips to other manufacturers, expanding their business opportunities.
It does make a lot of sense this move of opening themselves up to the bigger market. HiSilicon makes some of the world’s cleverest and powerful processing chips to be put in a smartphone. The HiSilicon Kirin 990 for example, is proven to be one of the most powerful System on a Chip (SoC) to be found on a smartphone. So it is not like they make subpar products, they do make some compelling stuff. It is just that we have never seen anyone other than HUAWEI using the chips due to HUAWEI’s agreement with their subsidiary.
These years where Shanghai HiSilicon operates exclusively for HUAWEI too sees the Chinese telecommunication giant benefit from the clever chip designs of the chip manufacturer. The Kirin SoC series is partly responsible for HUAWEI’s successful P series and Mate series line-ups thanks to the clever dedicated Neural Processing Unit (mostly known as an AI chip) integration, first in the world in the HiSilicon Kirin 970.
The expansion does not just cover smartphone SoC sales though. The expansion also extends to Shenzhen HiSilicon expanding their manufacturing scope to more than just smartphone chips. They will be responsible for making processing chips for things like smart TVs, set-top boxes, and other smart home electronics that needs a processing chip.
The new year is around the corner and, we’re pretty confident, you’re
looking for something new, we’re pretty sure you’ll want to look into this.
With the turn of the decade happening, it would make the most sense to gear
yourself for a more connected, unified and Smart Life. HUAWEI is allowing you
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Perfect Combination of Connectivity and Productivity for
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If you’re looking for top
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doesn’t just end there, the Matebook 13 also has the OneHop feature which
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It’s not all about the
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A Smarter Approach to Studying for MYR19.39 a day
If you’re a student taking
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Those of us who are constantly traveling need something lightweight yet powerful. HUAWEI’s travel essentials allows you to stay productive on the go with the MediaPad M6 10.8-inch and it’s keyboard cover. The lightweight tablet allows you work on-the-go with HUAWEI’s powerful HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor and 4GB of RAM. If you need to work with precision, the tablet has support for HUAWEI’s MPen stylus.
Traveling isn’t just about being productive on-the-go. You also have to deal with crowded spaces and long hours in commute. The HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 allows you to tune out the noise with its intelligent noise cancelling. Thanks to its lightweight design, the FreeBuds 3 also allows you to wear them for long hours without discomfort. If you do get tired of the FreeBuds 3, you can look stylish, be productive and even answer calls on the HUAWEI x Gentle Monster smart glasses. Of course, to bring everything together and to capture every moment in amazing quality, you’ll be using the HUAWEI Mate30 Pro. All of these devices will be able to communicate seamlessly with one another to enhance your productivity and also give you a seamless, hassle free experience.
Get Fit the Smart Way for only MYR8.97 a day
Of course, with the new
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The HUAWEI Watch GT2 will
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sleep cause all of us know rest and recovery are as important! Keep track of
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that the body scale will allow you to keep track of your weight as well.
Stay focused while working
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With all these bundles, there’s little excuse when it comes to kicking off the year in a Smart way with HUAWEI’s Smart Life. The bundles are catered for any thing you’re looking for. In fact, there were so many that we had to choose the best ones to get you started. To find out more about the bundles and to get your own, visit huaweitogether2020.3ex.com.my.
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