Apple Music Reduces Free Trial Period From Three Months To Just One Month

According to 9to5Mac, the reduced offer applies to all countries where Apple Music is available. We can confirm that upon checking, the new free period is also applicable for users in Malaysia, where it costs RM14.90 per month after the trial ends. That said, the tech giant is still offering a six-month Apple Music trial for those who recently purchased an eligible Apple audio product, such as AirPods or Beats....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 153 words · Michael Martinez

Apple Patent Depicts Keyboard Caps With Displays

The patent that was recently awarded to Apple depicts the inclusion of a display panel on each keyboard keycap. This allows it to change the “print” on each keycap to reflect the character it will input when pressed. On one hand, those that benefit from this may be limited to those who type in multiple languages. But on the other, this will eliminate the issue of getting a laptop with the wrong keyboard layout....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Mark Phillips

Apple Reportedly Working On Iphone Hardware Subscription Service

Gurman says that it could be similar to a car-leasing program, where it could generate more revenue by helping customers pay for expensive products in small increments. He claims that it won’t be like an instalment program where you would have a set amount of months to pay the full price tag, but rather a monthly fee that depends on which device you choose. With that, subscribers would be able to switch out their iPhone for the latest model every year for that monthly fee rather than paying for a whole new phone every time they want to upgrade....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 187 words · Kathleen Ramos

Apple Slapped With Lawsuit Over Cracked M1 Macbook Displays

The law firm is specifically suing Apple for selling its M1 Macbooks even it knew that their product was being fitted with unreliable displays that could crack even under the most normal use cases. The lawsuit also takes its accusation further by suggesting that Apple used defective displays on purpose, as a means of getting unfortunate consumers to head over to its stores. Where it could charge them as much as US$850 (~RM3545), just to repair their affected M1 MacBooks....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 157 words · Nellie Lewis

Apple Studio Display Will Work On Windows With Some Limitations

For example, the 12MP camera will work with Windows computers just as any USB webcam would, but Center Stage won’t be available. For those who are not familiar with the feature, it allows users to be consistently in the frame during a video call and it was only available on certain iPads before Apple brought it to the new Studio Display. Other features that Windows users will be missing out on will be Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and Siri, despite the monitor having a built-in iPhone processor in the form of A13 Bionic....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 180 words · Jennifer Sandoval

Apple Watch Digital Crown Might Be Replaced With Optical Sensors

The Digital Crown lets users navigate through watchOS, from zooming in and out, scrolling, activating Siri, and acting as the Home button. The patent, aptly titled “Watch with optical sensor for user input”, shows how new sensors can replace the dial to reduce the number of moving parts on the Apple Watch. It’s noted that removing the Digital Crown for sensors could increase the durability of the watch, as well as free up space for additional sensors and a bigger battery....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Steven Mckenzie

Astro Offers Internet And Satellite Tv Bundle In Jasin Starts At Rm 99 With 50Mbps

Deemed as a pilot project, the offering from Astro for the NFCP areas in Jasin combined its satellite TV package together with high speed fixed broadband from City Broadband for one single monthly fee. Available with two different speed packages, the 50Mbps is priced at RM 99 per month while the 100Mbps package goes for RM 129. For both packages, subscribers will receive access to Astro Family Pack which include more than 40 channels for them to enjoy....

January 26, 2023 · 2 min · 289 words · Hiram Precourt

Asus Announces New Zenbo Junior Robot Half The Size Of The Original Zenbo

By comparison, Zenbo Junior is approximately half the size of its predecessor, and weighs in at 2.75kg. Nearly a fifth of the original Zenbo’s weight. In terms of hardware, Zenbo Junior’s head has two degrees of freedom (DOF) – up and down – plus the ability to tilt its head sideway. Allowing the robot to maximise its cuteness factor. To see, Zenbo Junior has a 13MP camera built just above its 6-inch display that also acts as a platform for its animated eyes....

January 26, 2023 · 2 min · 276 words · Pamela Hinostroza

Asus Confirms The Notch On Zenfone Max Pro M2 Might Not Come With Three Cameras After All

Specifically, the notch of its display. At the same time, the render also showed a part of its back as well but its hard to tell from it whether the phone will indeed come with the much-rumored triple camera setup given way that the company has cropped the image. Based on newer leaks that have appeared online, it seems that the ZenFone MX Pro M2 will come with just two rear cameras instead of three though....

January 26, 2023 · 2 min · 219 words · Troy Hudson

Asus Rog Mothership Is Coming To Malaysia Price To Be Revealed On 26 June

However, the convertible monster machine made an appearance inside the company’s latest product guide. Not only that, it was labelled as “Coming Soon” as well: Once we reached out to ASUS Malaysia, the company has confirmed that it will indeed launch ROG Mothership in our market very soon. In fact, the price of the device will be revealed on 26 June. Given the nature of the product though, the convertible gaming machine will likely carry a hefty price tag....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Phyllis Higdon

Asus Rog Phone To Receive Discounts Of Rm 1 000 In Conjunction With Lazada Raya Sale

While the ROG Phone might be a 2018 device, its flagship hardware which consisted of overclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and 8GB of RAM should be able to hold its ground even in 2019. The phone is also equipped with an HDR-enabled 6-inch Full HD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, dual 12MP + 8MP rear camera system, 8MP selfie camera, and 4,000mAh battery. The ROG Phone also comes standard with the detachable AeroActive Cooler that works together with its vapour-chamber cooling system to dissipate heat from the phone during an intense gaming session....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 205 words · Alta Dotson

Avatar Sequels Productions On Hold Due To Covid 19 Outbreak

Producer Jon Landau recently spoke to the New Zealand Herald, stating that the delay on a segment of production right now is indefinite. The producer then added that the production of Avatar will instead be concentrated on visual effects work at Weta Digital. He further added that the situation will be monitored and the best interests of the “Avatar family will be considered”. An anonymous crew member for the sequels also told The Herald that everything was still “up in the air....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 150 words · Veronica Searby

Black Shark 3 Pro To Launch In Malaysia On 4 June 2020

To bring you up to speed, the Black Shark 3 Pro features a 7.1-inch QHD+ OLED display with up to 90Hz screen refresh. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 865 chipset, paired with up to 12GB RAM and a storage capacity of 256GB. Keeping the gaming smartphone powered up is a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 65W fast charging via USB-C or 18W through a magnetic port. On its back is a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP main sensor, 13MP ultra-wide and a 5MP depth sensor....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 210 words · Todd Gayle

Black Shark 4 Pro Review Physical Triggers For The Win

As a gaming phone, though, it’s still no slouch in the performance department and being a specialised gaming phone, it also comes with a few extra tools to improve the experience. All that being said, is this a phone that you’d want to pick up? Let’s find out. Specifications The Black Shark 4 Pro spec sheet has just about all the items you’d expect from a flagship device. from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset to the 6....

January 26, 2023 · 7 min · 1400 words · George Boren

Black Widow Scarlett Johansson Shares Intriguing Details About Upcoming Mcu Film

However, in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Scarlett Johansson, the actress who plays Black Widow in the MCU offered some insights into the film. And it sure sounds pretty intriguing. It’s a film about self-forgiveness and it’s a film about family. I think in life we sort of come of age many times and you have these kind of moments where you’re in a transitional phase and then you move sort of beyond it and I think in the Black Widow standalone film I think the character is at, when we find her, a moment of real crisis, and throughout the film, by facing herself in a lot of ways and a lot of things that make her, her, she actually kind of comes through that crisis on the other side and we start to be able to reset where she’s a more grounded, self-possessed person....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 208 words · Daniel Marino

Blizzard Confirms Blizzconline On 19 And 20 February 2021

The company made its announcement on the dedicated BlizzCon website. That being said, it looks like most of the details that the company has now relates to those who are looking to participate in BlizzConline in some way. Among the community showcase examples include the likes of a cosplay exhibition, as well as and contests for cosplay, art, and digital storytelling. But on the flip side, there’s not much yet for those who just want to attend the online convention....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 174 words · Fabiola Curb

Bobby Kotick Reportedly Expected To Leave Activision After Microsoft Deal Closes

Sources to WSJ claim that while Kotick will remain as Activision Blizzard CEO for awhile more, the two companies had agreed that Kotick will depart once the deal has been sealed. That is expected to happen by June 2023, which is the end of Microsoft’s fiscal year 2023. — Alex (@gamesbizuk) January 18, 2022 Kotick may also end up jumping off the Activision Blizzard plane with a massive golden parachute....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 166 words · Peter Esquerra

Boost Integration To Samsung Pay App Now Official

The company stated that the Boost integration enables its users to easily conduct cashless payments with merchants and businesses without the need of owning a physical credit, debit, or prepaid card. On top of including the e-wallet functionality, Samsung Pay now includes loyalty card features allowing users to accumulate points for both services as well. Other added conveniences for Boost users in Samsung Pay includes using QR codes to easily share bills for Premium Wallet owners, and also topping-up their accounts via any Visa, Mastercard and AMEX cards, or through online banking....

January 26, 2023 · 2 min · 316 words · Mary Masker

Borderlands The Handsome Collection And Sonic Mania Are Free For Playstation Plus Subscribers In June

Or technically, three games. This is because the first free game is Borderlands: The Handsome Collection. This actually consists of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Also, this title will benefit from the Ultra HD Texture Pack that was announced alongside Borderlands 3. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection and Sonic Mania will be FREE to download from 5 June to 2 July! pic.twitter.com/gu8gUJ4lBU — PlayStation Asia (@PlayStationAsia) May 30, 2019 The other free game of June is Sonic Mania....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 164 words · Mary Poirier

Call Of Duty Mobile Will Remove Zombies Mode On 25 March

“We had always mentioned it was limited but with no explicit end-date,” wrote developer Timi Studios in Reddit. “We wanted to see the reception, see the feedback, and see how we can potentially shape the mode for the future,” he adds. The developer also expressed that the Zombies mode did not reach the level of quality that they’ve desired. Furthermore, the mode’s second map Nacht Der Untoten will not see a global release due to this....

January 26, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Vito Christensen