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Samsung’s New Galaxy Z Flip4 Launches with BESPOKE Customization

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is arguably the most popular foldable smartphone series to date. With the introduction of the Z Flip3 last year, the smartphone saw an increased adoption worldwide. Even in Malaysia, the foldable has found its space in the hands of users.

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The Galaxy Z Flip4 builds on the successes of the Flip3; making smaller, minute changes to optimise durability and use features. The smartphone has a smaller footprint thanks mostly to its slimmer hinge and bezels. Aside from that, it would seem like the smartphone is the exact same device from last year. However, the smaller bezels and hinge contribute to a better in-hand feel and a more immersive user experience.

Flagship Class Specifications

This year’s Z Flip4 also comes with a top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. This is paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. Like previous entries into the Z Flip series, the Z Flip 4 will not be supporting additional memory with a microSD card.

When it comes to displays, the smartphone comes with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate. The Infinity Flex Display comes with an FHD+ resolution of 2640×1080 pixels in a 22:9 aspect ratio. On the front cover, the display is a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED Display with a 260×512 pixel display.

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On the camera front, the Galaxy Z Flip4 comes with a dual camera setup for its main shooter. This comes with a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera for its main sensor. This sensor has an f/1.8 aperture, 83˚ field of view and a 1.8μm pixel size. It is also equipped with Dual Pixel autofocus and optical image stabilization. This is complemented by a 12-megapixel Ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, 123˚ field of view and a 1.8μm pixel size. On the front is a 10-megapixel Selfie camera with an f2.4, 1.22μm pixel size and an 80˚ field of view.

The smartphone runs on a 3,700mAh battery which supports 25W super fast charging. Samsung is touting a 50% charge in 30 minutes. It also supports Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless Power Share. Similar to the Galaxy Z Fold4, the Z Flip4 comes with IPX8 water and dust resistance and has Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.

Software and Features That Up the Ante

Of course, when it comes to the Z Flip4, it cannot only be about the specifications. Samsung has baked in a whole lot of features into the software this time around. Many of these features made their debut with the Galaxy S22 series and continue to be included in the Z Flip4’s OneUI 4.1.1.

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One such feature is Nightography. The feature, powered by Galaxy AI brings a whole new meaning to night photography on Samsung devices. It allows stunning photos to be taken in dark, low-light situations. Galaxy AI takes multiple exposures and composites them into a stunning final image.

Together with that hallmark camera feature, the Galaxy Z Flip4 is also introducing FlexCam. FlexCam allows users to use the camera in multiple different orientations and angles thanks to the hinge of the Z Flip4. In addition, users are also able to hold the smartphone like a handicam for better angles and control while shooting. It also allows you to take photos and videos hands-free.

Personalise Your Own BESPOKE Edition Galaxy Z Flip4

After what looks to be a successful staged introduction of their BESPOKE edition, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 will launch with BESPOKE customisation in select countries. For the first time, it will be available in Malaysia as well.

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The Galaxy Z Flip4 BESPOKE Edition will offer custom designs of the smartphone. Users will be able to choose from a selection of glass backs, fronts and frame options. Users will be able to choose from Black, Silver, or Gold frames and Yellow, White, Navy, Khaki or Red face and back plates depending on your region. There are a total of 75 combinations available for the BESPOKE Edition.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Z Flip4 will be available in four colours off the shelf: Bora Purple, Blue, Pink Gold and Graphite. Users will be able to t choose between 128GB, 256GB and 512GB versions. The BESPOKE Edition will only be available in 256GB. Prices are as follows:

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Galaxy Z Flip4 (128GB)RM4,099
Galaxy Z Flip4 (256GB)RM4,399
Galaxy Z Flip4 (512GB)RM4,899
Galaxy Z Flip4 Bespoke Edition[1] (256GB)RM4,599

[1] Galaxy Z Flip4 Bespoke Edition is exclusively available on samsung.com/my  

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Samsung’s New Streamlined Galaxy Watch5 series Brings Advanced Sensors &Tracking

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Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch5 series is a fresh new approach to how the company looks to differentiate its wearables. The lineup was once more geared towards being a middle point for technology buffs, fashionistas and fitness enthusiasts, now Samsung is redefining its outlook with the Galaxy Watch5. This year’s offering comes with two variants (so far): the Galaxy Watch5 and the Galaxy Watch5 Pro.

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Both smartwatches are geared toward people looking to make sense and keep track of their health. Samsung has equipped the smartwatches with an updated BioActive sensor. Like its predecessor, the BioActive Sensor continues to come with a dedicated chip and the Optical Heart Rate and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis sensors. However, on the new Watch5 series, the sensor has an increased surface area with more direct contact with the user’s wrist. Thanks to this, you’ll be able to track your blood oxygenation, heart rate and even stress levels more accurately.

Together with improved measurements, users of the new Galaxy Watch5 series will also be able to more insights with the new Body Composition measurement tool. This tool takes a snapshot of the users’ health by breaking down the percentage of body weight which is your bones, fat and, of course, muscle mass. Using this information, Samsung’s Health app will then be able to recommend and tailor personalised workouts as well as track their progress towards their goals.

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Like the Galaxy Watches before, the Watch5 and Watch5 Pro will both be able to track sleep. Additionally, they will be able to use the information from tracking and provide Sleep Scores and Profiles. This information can then be used to help users get more rested sleep. These Sleep Profiles will also be able to tie in with Samsung’s SmartThings platform and intelligently adjust and optimise your environment for better sleep. The new smartwatches also come with enhanced fall detection which notifies an emergency contact should the wearer stumble and fall.

The Galaxy Watch5 series comes with the new Exynos W920 dual-core processor which is clocked at 1.18 GHz. It also has 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. In addition to the BioActive Sensor, the smartwatches come equipped with an accelerometer, barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor and Light Sensor. The series is also rated with MIL-STD-810H durability and IP68 water and dust resistance.

Differentiating Enthusiasts & Pros

With all the similarities out of the way, the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro differentiate their users with one key feature: GPX. This feature allows you to plot your runs or routes for your workout. You will be able to download routes from your forums or share them with your friends. The maps can be uploaded directly from your phone or computer onto the Galaxy Watch5 Pro.

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In addition, the Watch5 Pro comes with enhanced durability thanks to Sapphire Crystal and its durable titanium casing compared to the Armor Aluminium of the Watch5. Even its protruded bezel is designed to be more rugged and protect the display of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro also comes with a more sporty D-Buckle Sport Band out of the box.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Watch5 will be available in standard 40mm and larger 44mm sizes. The former will be available in Graphite, Pink Gold and Silver with Samsung’s signature Bora Purple straps. The larger 44mm size will be available in Graphite, Sapphire and Silver. Prices will start from MYR1,099 for the Bluetooth version.

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The Galaxy Watch5 Pro will be able available in a single 45mm size in either Gray Titanium or Black Titanium. The Watch5 Pro will be priced from MYR1,899 for the Bluetooth version.

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Samsung’s Offering MYR200 off Your Purchase of the Galaxy Z series

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Samsung’s next Unpacked event is around the corner. The company is looking poised to reveal a whole new slate of devices that will be pushing their Galaxy Ecosystem forward. It looks like there will be three hero devices: the Galaxy Z Flip 4, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, and the Galaxy Watch 5 that will be gracing the event.

We’ve recapped all the details we know to date in our rumour round-up articles. The Fold4 looks to be leading the pack with S-Pen compatibility, a larger screen and more user-friendly dimensions. The new foldable also looks to be packing a few firsts for the company and aesthetic changes that will undoubtedly make it a winner for Samsung’s new generation of foldable.

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Together with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Samsung will also be introducing its follow-up to the popular Z Flip 3 – the Galaxy Z Flip 4. The new Flip 4 looks to be coming with some tech updates. More importantly, the smartphone’s aesthetics are getting a minor update which will bring even more functionality. In addition, we’re looking to see where Samsung takes their BESPOKE edition this year. Last year’s introduction saw an unprecedented level of self-expression and customizability.

The Galaxy ecosystem wouldn’t be complete without a device focused on health. That’s wear where the new Galaxy Watch 5 fits in. The previous Galaxy Watch 4 saw Samsung adopt Google’s Wear OS as its OneUI Watch. This time, we’re excited to see where Samsung takes the Watch’s functionality and how it adapts Wear OS even further.

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That aside, it looks like Samsung is getting things ready for a big bang. In addition to teasing like there’s no tomorrow, they’re also touting a whole new level of self-expression. That comes in addition to the MYR200 e-voucher they are offering to those who sign up at their Unpacked website for the latest info. This voucher can be used for the pre-order after the Unpacked Event.

Since you’re reading this, it’s no surprise that you’re excited to catch the action first-hand. Well, you can watch the Unpacked Event on August 10, 2022, at 9 pm (Malaysian Time) at:

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Rumour Round-Up

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With Samsung’s next Unpacked event around the corner, it’s time we looked at the rumours surrounding one of the devices we’re expecting to see – the Galaxy Z Fold 4. We rounded up the rumours surrounding the Flip 4 earlier this week, you can catch up on that here.

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Unlike the Flip 4, there aren’t too many rumours surrounding the Z Fold 4. However, the first thing that has surfaced is a possible renaming of the lineup. It looks like the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is getting a rename. Samsung will be streamlining the names and dropping the “Z”. So, moving forward, the Z Fold 4 will simply be the Galaxy Fold 4. While not official just yet, we hope it’s true. Dropping the “Z” simplifies the lineups and gives them both independent identities.
Update (8/8/2022): A new leak shows that Samsung is likely keeping the Galaxy Z moniker.

Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock – A Story of Incremental Improvements

Samsung seems to be opting for a new tick-tock strategy when it comes to its smartphones. This year, we saw the Galaxy S and Galaxy A series retain nearly identical designs to their predecessors. That seems to be the case with the Galaxy Fold 4. Leaked renders from @evleaks and @Onleaks show the familiar design we saw with the Fold 3.

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That said, there are minor changes in the sizes of the smartphone that have been rumoured. Of note, it looks like the Galaxy Fold4 will be sporting a different aspect ratio compared to the Fold 3. Up front, on the cover display, the Fold 4 is rumoured to get a slightly wider and shorter panel with a 23:9 aspect ratio. Inside, the main display will be sporting a 6:5 aspect ratio. That said, it looks like the sizes of displays aren’t changing. The Fold 4 will continue to sport a 6.2-inch HD+ AMOLED display on the cover and a 7.6-inch main QXGA+ AMOLED display. Both are rumoured to retain the 120Hz refresh rate. It will come in a tad smaller with its dimensions at 155 x 130 x 7.1mm.

Powerpacked Internals

The Galaxy Fold4 is also tipped to continue being a full-on flagship. It will be coming with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. It looks like this is being complemented with 12GB RAM and up to 512GB of internal. Doesn’t look like the Fold 4 will support memory expansion via a microSD card. There are rumours that the phone may also have an option with 1TB of internal storage. However, there has been no corroboration so far – so we’d take this particular rumour with a grain of salt.

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The phone is also tipped to be incorporating a slot for the S-Pen. However, the renders that have surfaced show otherwise. That said, Samsung upped production of S Pens back in April 2022 which could point to it being included in the box with a Fold 4.

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It looks like Samsung may be upping the ante when it comes to the fingerprint scanner on the foldable. If the rumours check out, the Fold 4 will be coming with an under-display fingerprint sensor. But this won’t be a normal one, instead, it’s rumoured that the fingerprint sensor will be two-sided. That is to say that one side will be under the cover display and the other under the same place on the main display. However, from the leaked renders, Samsung may have decided against this.

Better Cameras, Same Battery

Together with the updated specifications of the Z Fold 4, it looks like Samsung is finally giving the foldable good cameras. It’s expected that the camera setup for the Z Fold 4 will continue to be a triple camera array. However, it’s getting a bump in the main sensor with a 50-megapixel main sensor. This will continue to be complemented byh a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor. The latter is getting a bump from 2x to 3x this year. The underdisplay shooter is expected to make a return on the inner screen. It’s rumoured that this will be a 16-megapixel sensor. The cover display, on the other hand, is getting a 10-megapixel one.

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Together with better cameras, the Z Fold 4 is also getting better protection with the rumoured inclusion of Gorilla Glass Victus+. However, when it comes to battery, it seems like we may bee gettingthe same 4,400mAh battery we saw last year. It also looks like the Fold 4 will be giving Samsung’s 45W charging a pass and sticking to the standard 25W charging.

Pricing & Availability

We’re expecting the prices of foldables to get more affordable this year. This could very well be spearheaded by the price point of the Z Fold 4 if rumours are true. Last year, the Fold 3 came in at USD$1,799 a USD$200 price drop from the previous year. This trend may just continue this year especially with rumours pointing to a price drop on b othe the Fold and the Flip.

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Samsung has already been offering a an MYR200 voucher if you tune in to their website if you pre-register for a pre-order. The money can be used to redeem a discount on your purchase of their foldable smartphone. Since, this is the case, we expect that pre-orders will begin in select regions immediately after the Unpacked announcement. Given previous announcements and pre-orders, we’re comfortable assuming that Malaysia will be among the first regions to have pre-orders available. We’re expecting availability on the last week of August 2022.

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Samsung Galaxy Flip 4 Rumour Round-Up

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The Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 was arguably the tipping point for consumers when it came to foldables. It was more accessible and also provided features and experiences that made sense to consumers. This year, with the Samsung Galaxy Flip 4, we’re expecting Samsung to bring a more tailored experience while maintaining the familiar form factor of the Flip series.

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With the increasing popularity, it comes as no surprise that Samsung is looking to make their foldables more mainstream and give each model its own identity. To that end, it looks like the Galaxy Z moniker will be laid to rest. The newest generation of foldables is seemingly being rebranded as the Samsung Galaxy Flip 4 and the Galaxy Fold 4 with no “Z”s in sight.

Same, Same But Different

It looks like the Galaxy Flip 4 will be retaining the design of the Flip 3 with minor tweaks. This isn’t new when it comes to Samsung. They’ve already done this with the S22 and even their new Galaxy A series. It seems to be their MO at the moment releasing a smartphone with a new design every few years and tweaking it for the following. This tick-tock strategy may help in the long term as more people become more familiar not only with the brand but also each line’s design cues.

The Galaxy Flip 4 will be retaining the dual coloured design of the Flip 3. However, there will be minor differences that adapt to the updated tech in the smartphone. The most obvious is apparently the redesigned, slimmer hinge. While it doesn’t look like Samsung is making major changes to the hinge, according to Ice Universe on Twitter, the hinge is now significantly narrower than the Flip 3.

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Rumours also point to the Galaxy Flip 4 being launched with four colour options: Bora purple, Light Blue, Gray and Gold. The colours are a welcomed update to the colours of the Flip 3 but there are also inklings that there will be a Bespoke edition which will allow for more than 70 colour combinations.

Better Tech. A True Flagship.

While the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 3 were flagships in their own right, their insides left a lot of enthusiasts wanting. The Z Flip, in particular, came with a dated processor and specifications that left us scratching our heads. That seems to be changing with the Flip 4. The Galaxy Flip 4 is rumoured to be coming equipped with the latest and greatest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. That’s a major upgrade which puts it on par with other flagships that have just been released in the past few months.

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That said, the Flip 4 seems to be a little more conservative when it comes to RAM and storage. Rumours indicate that the foldable will be coming with a max of 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It looks like there will be no support for microSD cards. The lack of microSD card support seems to be an industry standard with smartphones anyways. While there are some rumours that point to a larger 512GB version being available, nothing has been corroborated yet.

The Flip 4 is also rumoured to get a bump in battery capacity as well. While there isn’t anything solid at the moment, it looks like the battery capacity will be rated at about 3,400mAh. However, there are rumours that it may be a larger 3,700mAh. Samsung also looks to be using the same approach to battery technology as the previous Flip smartphones with the battery comprising of two units.

More Cover Display, Same Cameras?

The cover display is also getting a small upgrade. It will be a tad larger at 2.1-inches compared to the 1.5-inches previously. However, the cover display has always depended on its software not its size when it comes to functionality.

On the camera end of things, it looks like Samsung is keeping to the status quo with the dual camera setup we’ve become accustomed to on the Flip. It seems like they will also remain at 12-megapixels with a wide and ultra wide sensor. On the front, we may see the same 10-megapixel sensor or maybe a bump to a larger 32-megapixels as we’ve seen in other Samsung flagships. It also looks like the fingerprint sensor will continue to be integrated into the power button with the Flip 4.

More Affordable? More Premium?

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The Galaxy Flip has historically become more affordable with each iteration. The Galaxy Z Flip and Z Flip 5G came at such a premium that it wasn’t the most appealing foldable. However, Samsung changed that with the Z Flip 3. With the Galaxy Flip 4, rumours point to the price getting even more affordable with prices starting at about GBP£900 (MYR4,885.79). That said, more recent rumours indicate a price increase in Europe. We’ll have to wait and see.

Availability

The latest editions of these smartphones are expected to be unveiled later this month on 10 August 2022 during Samsung’s Fall Unpacked press conference. If history is any indication, we can expect pre-orders to follow immediately after the announcement. In fact, Samsung is giving customers an MYR200 voucher to put towards their purchase of the Flip 4 or Fold 4 if you register your interest for the device at Samsung.com.

We’re expecting that the Samsung Galaxy Flip 4 will be commercially available towards the end of August; probably around the 25th of August. This is based on previous announcements of the Galaxy S22 and Fold3.

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Samsung Introduces the Ultimate 4K gaming Display – The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is Here! 

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To be fair, this should have not come as a surprise. They did technically announce the product in CES 2022 earlier in the year. Yes, it is also the ultimate 4K gaming monitor, the best money can buy at this point. Then again, it is Samsung, they do the best or nothing.  

Unlike other 4K displays though, this one is a little unique. Instead of a flat panel you might have expected from the regular 4K monitors, this one is curved at 1000R (1m radius). While others top out at HDR 1000, this one goes to HDR 2000. It does a brightness of up to 1000nits too, which is as bright as it gets for PC monitors currently.  

It is a Quantum Mini LED (Quantum Matrix) technology panel, that is why it can achieve ridiculous brightness while maintaining 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and HDR10+ colours. It is also a 10-bit panel capable of up to 1-billion colours to begin with. That allows the display to have a 95% of DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage. We are guessing that the 5% coverage is lost to the glare reduction matte treatment that is typical of gaming monitors.  

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As if all these things are not enough to make it easily the best-looking gaming panel at this point, Samsung has also decided to make it the fastest available in its class. It features 240Hz in refresh rate, not like any GPU can run AAA games at 4K @240fps at this point (maybe CS:GO). It is good future proofing though. At the same time, it features 1ms of Grey-to-Grey response time for the ultimate FPS experience.  

At such high frame rates, tearing could be a thing with these games. For that, the Odyssey Neo G8 supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro that minimises tearing in CPU intensive games. It even works with NVIDIA G-Sync GPUs.  

For some extra gamer feel, the Odessey monitors come with an RGB ring out the back. The new Neo G8 comes with something they call the CoreSync. It only displays five different colours. The display automatically detects the dominant colour that is displayed in the middle of the monitor and then changes the CoreSync colour accordingly to add to the immersiveness when gaming in the dark.  

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The ultimate 4K gaming monitor is now available in select markets. There are no indications that it is coming to Malaysia just yet, but we are expecting it to arrive in the Malaysian shores in the coming month or so. The local website also has not displayed any information on the new gaming monitor just yet. In that case, for more information, you might want to head to their UK website. The UK listing for it indicates that it is priced at GB£ 1,299 which is about MYR 7,057*. We can expect the monitor to set you back between MYR 6,999 to 7,599 when it arrives in Malaysia.  

*Approximately based on exchange rate of GB£ 1 = MYR 5.43 as of 02/08/2022 on xe.com 

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Samsung’s Freestyle is Now Available in Malaysia for MYR 4,999!

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Samsung, back in CES 2022, announced a bunch of very interesting products. One of them is a particularly odd-looking projector with rounded body and an odd foot. It certainly does not look like the typical traditional projector.

They call it the Freestyle, and it is not really a portable projector in any case. It does not pack a battery pack within the body. It is a regular projector that requires a power adapter plugged into a wall socket. It is not technically an LED projector either. So, the only thing that is unique about this product could be its striking visual.

Except, it is not just its odd visuals that could make this a projector you want at home. While it is not a portable projector with a battery packed in, it is still a rather light device. At 830 grams, it is one of the lightest, if not the lightest projector of its kind. That also means that if you have a wall socket nearby, you can take this projector and turn any room or space within your home into and entertainment hub. Either that, or just hop it up with an external USB power source capable of pushing 50W/20V output. If you have a powerbank that powerful, you essentially have a portable projector here.

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Projection wise, you are getting a Full HD image out of the Freestyle, which is actually pretty good. You can get up to 100-inch of projection with no issue too with the Freestyle. With the 180o articulation, even your ceiling can be your cinema display. At the same time, you can technically prop the Freestyle on any surface and its auto keystone function will automatically level your images. It even features its own Smart Calibration in case you are projecting on a wall that is not black or even white.

Surprisingly enough, you can still find a speaker on the compact projector. It packs a 5W 360-degree radiation speaker that should distribute audio evenly in the room. They say that the 5W speakers should also offer cinema-quality sound experience.

It is not just a plain projector that you have to connect your media source to. Even without connecting the projector via cables to your smartphone or PC, it is a smart projector that comes with the Tizen OS for TVs. That also means that you get access to the likes of Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, and even Apple TV+. If not, you can always just mirror your smartphone’s contents on the projector wirelessly when you want. It also comes with Samsung’s Bixby smart assistant, so you technically may not need a remote for the Freestyle.

Once you are done with the Freestyle, you technically do not have to turn it off. You can use it to set the mood for your room with ambient mode. It can be an additional lighting source, or it can also display a scene and even become your large format photo frame if you want it to be. Of course, that is going to take up some of its lamp’s life.

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The Samsung Freestyle is available now from Samsung’s Malaysia Online Store, Shopee, and Lazada. You can also find one in your nearest Samsung authorized resellers and concept stores nationwide. It will set you back MYR 4,999, which is a lot of money for a projector still. If you get the Freestyle before 31st of July 2022 though, you are entitled to complementary accessories like the Freestyle Case (Dark Green) and Freestyle Skin (Forest Green) that is worth up to MYR 498 in total. More information on the Samsung Freestyle can be found on their website.

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Samsung Wallet Here to Replace SamsungPay Ahead of Google Wallet

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Samsung has been hard at work when it comes to enriching its Galaxy ecosystem. The company is now consolidating a few of its services under a new Samsung Wallet umbrella. The new Wallet service will not only allow users to pay digitally but will be able to store digital IDs and keys.

Samsung’s hallmark e-payment service has, so far, been SamsungPay. However, if you use a Galaxy device, you will undoubtedly realise that a service called Samsung Pass prompts you to save your passwords or, in some cases, pops up when you want to use fingerprint or other biometric authentications. These services are now being united into a single service called Samsung Wallet.

The platform will bring together all password and payment services into a single touch point. In addition, it will also enable users to store digital versions of their identifications in the app. Items like flight tickets, loyalty cards, membership cards and even digital car keys will also fall under the new Samsung Wallet umbrella. To date, cars like the Genesis GV60 and G90 as well as the Hyundai Palisade currently support Samsung Wallet. Korean Air is so far the only airline to support digital boarding passes via Samsung Wallet.

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The digital wallet relies on Samsung’s Knox protection. This framework has been so successful at beefing up security on an Android device that Google has baked a few of its features into Android natively. According to Samsung, data is secure and only the user can access sensitive information directly.

Samsung Wallet has launched in seven countries. These countries are the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, Spain and South Korea. There is no word when the service will begin launching in other countries just yet. If Samsung Pay’s development was any indication, we should see the list of supported countries expanding towards the end of the year.

Since the launch of Samsung Wallet on June 17, there were reports that Samsung Pay had stopped working on non-galaxy devices. There were some Samsung Pay executives that noted that the move is intentional and that Samsung Pay will not work on non-galaxy devices. However, it looks like Samsung has reversed course on the issue and fixed the issue via a patch.

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Samsung Launches Online Exclusive Colours of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in Malaysia

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Samsung Malaysia has announced three new colours for their latest flagship – the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The S22 Ultra is already available in a splattering of colours including white, black, burgundy and green. Samsung’s latest additions to the lineup are Graphite, Red and Sky Blue. These colours will be available exclusively through Samsung’s own online store at Samsung.com. It will not be available in their official stores on LAZADA or Shopee.

These colours are just aesthetic choices which allow for a little more personability when it comes to choosing your own Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Aside from that, they come with the same insides as the already available colours. The smartphone runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Compute Platform with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. It has a colour-accurate 6.8-inch, AMOLED 2X display with support for the latest and greatest S Pen.

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The exclusive colours have one teeny difference from the currently available selection – they come with a black frame. The ones currently available have a little bit of customisation when it comes to the metal frame or trims. The black colour comes with black trim, the white comes with silver while burgundy and green have their respective colours. These combinations give the smartphone a more unibody feel. The black accent on the new colours allows the colours to pop more making them a tad bit more stylish.

Pricing & Availability

The new colours are not immediately available though. They are available, on pre-order, starting on July 4th 2022 until July 14th 2022. These new colours are also only available for the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage version of the S22 Ultra.

During the pre-order, purchases of the Galaxy S22 Ultra in these colours will be entitled to an eVoucher worth MYR800. This voucher can be used when buying select Samsung smartphones, wearables and accessories on the Samsung Online Store. You can also take advantage of an immediate rebate of MYR600 when you trade in your old device.

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3nm is Not the Future – It Is Now with Samsung 

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Before we go any further; yes, the global chip shortage phenomenon is still a thing. Yes also, things are recovering, and it is looking much better now than last year, at least. Yes, 5nm chips are also already mighty impressive, the most powerful mobile devices are powered by 5nm chips.  

The Apple M1 chips and its variant powering all kinds of things are also 5nm chips, technically the most advanced computing solution you can find today. They introduced the M2 chip, also a 5nm chip to power their next generation devices, The most powerful mobile chip today, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is built on the 5nm process too, and it is technically the most technologically impressive integrated processing chip made for smartphones today. 

This leads us to a question. What could possibly be better? How could anyone top off 5nm in the current generation? Is 4nm even possible? Turns out, it is. But Samsung did not just stop there, they went ahead and did one better with 3nm. 

Ahead of their closest rival in chip making, Samsung has kickstarted their 3nm fabrication line just today. If this goes into Samsung’s next generation Exynos, the Exynos chips will be the most advanced integrated processing chips the world has ever seen. That is also if there is no pushback from TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.).  

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TSMC’s foundries are responsible for more than half the world’s supply of chips. You can find TSMC produced chips in Apple devices, and more than half the Android devices in the world today with Qualcomm relying mostly on the Taiwanese foundry. They are expected to start their 3nm mass production as well later this year.  

Currently though, the only reference for 3nm chips is from Samsung. They say that 3nm chips are now 45% more efficient than 5nm chips. Samsung also says that 3nm chips are 23% more powerful comparatively.  

While this is a good step in the right direction for the technological world, it could mark a more important step in the chip industry. While the 3nm fabrication process could be more intensive and expensive than before, smaller more efficient chips could lower the strain on the entire global supply chain. Then again, it really depends on the overall demand for 7nm, 5nm, and 3nm chips in the current market.  

While Samsung has started their mass production efforts, and TSMC is looking to start their own 3nm production soon, we will not be seeing devices coming with 3nm chips anytime soon. You can expect 3nm chips to star in devices starting 2023, if we are lucky enough. Still, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 is coming soon, and we are still excited about that.