Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro is now officially available in Malaysia

Lenovo Malaysia has finally brought in its Vibe Z2 Pro, its flagship phablet that could take on the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Huawei Ascend Mate 7. The Vibe Z2 Pro is offered at RM2,299 and Lenovo is bundling a JBL E-40 Bluetooth headphone worth RM428. Earlier this month, the Vibe Z2 Prowas offered at RM2,199 for its grey import unit.

The Vibe Z2 Pro is quite a beast in both size and specs. The front gets a 6.0″ Quad HD display that pushes a highly dense 490ppi (pixels per inch) while underneath it is running on a 2.5GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) processor with 3GB of RAM and has 32GB of storage which is non-expandable. Considering Quad HD resolution could take a hit on battery life, the Vibe Z2 Pro packs a massive 4,000mAh capacity battery but it still manages to be slim at just 7.7mm thick. Overall, it weighs a little bit heavier at 179 grams.

Lenovo Malaysia has finally brought in its Vibe Z2 Pro, its flagship phablet that could take on the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Huawei Ascend Mate 7. The Vibe Z2 Pro is offered at RM2,299 and Lenovo is bundling a JBL E-40 Bluetooth headphone worth RM428. Earlier this month, the Vibe Z2 Prowas offered at RM2,199 for its grey import unit.

The Vibe Z2 Pro is quite a beast in both size and specs. The front gets a 6.0″ Quad HD display that pushes a highly dense 490ppi (pixels per inch) while underneath it is running on a 2.5GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) processor with 3GB of RAM and has 32GB of storage which is non-expandable. Considering Quad HD resolution could take a hit on battery life, the Vibe Z2 Pro packs a massive 4,000mAh capacity battery but it still manages to be slim at just 7.7mm thick. Overall, it weighs a little bit heavier at 179 grams.

In the imaging department, the Vibe Z2 Pro gets a higher 16MP camera which is further enhanced with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and dual-LED flash. For greater photography possibilities, it also gets a Pro-Camera feature which is similar to Nokia’s Pro Cam. Meanwhile selfie shots are handled by its front facing 5MP camera.

3 Colours are available – Ebony, Graphite Grey and Champagne Gold and out of the box, it runs on Android 4.4 with Vibe UI 2.0. Build quality is excellent thanks to its metal body that wraps from the back and towards the sides. Connectivity wise, it supports WiFI 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 HS and 4G LTE supporting our local Band 3 and 7. If you use multiple telcos, the Vibe Z2 Pro is also a dual-SIM device with the 2nd slot used for 2G connectivity.

For more info, you can check out Lenovo’s Vibe Z2 Pro Facebook page.

iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 goes on sale in Malaysia

The latest iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 are now ready for purchase on Apple’s official online store. The new models were listed online over the weekend and its stocks are now available with shipping estimated within 2-4 business days.
The 6.1mm thin iPad Air 2 is priced from RM1,599 while its compact 7.9″ iPad mini 3 is priced from RM1,279.

Meizu MX4 Pro officially announced. Featuring 5.5″ Quad HD display with Exynos 5430 processor

Meizu has just announced the MX4 Pro, a new phablet with a 5.5″ Quad HD display. The folks from GizChina are covering the event and they have shared the vital specs of this new beast from China.
The front 2K resolution screen pushes 2560×1536 pixels, which gives a display aspect ratio of 5:3 that’s similar to its current MX4. Under the hood, it uses Samsung’s 20nm Exynos 5430 Octa-Core processor (4X Cortex A15 @ 2.0GHz + 4X Cortex A7 @ 1.5GHz) that’s currently powering the Galaxy Alpha. It also has a generous 3GB of RAM and it is available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage capacities.

For imaging, it gets a Sony sourced 20.7MP 1/2.3″ main camera with dual-LED flash similar as the current MX4 but the front gets a higher 5MP camera for better selfies. Juicing up the device is a larger 3,350mAh capacity battery.
For an added touch of security, the front squarish home button now comes with a fingerprint scanner that’s called mTouch. It uses an ultra sensitive 508ppi sensor and it unlocks in just 0.5 seconds. Overall the MX4 Pro is 9.0mm thick and weighs 158 grams, which is slightly thicker and heavier than its standard MX4. It also supports 4G LTE in both FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE bands.
In China, the Meizu MX4 Pro is priced as follows:

Redmi Note 4G priced at RM589. Coming to Malaysia in December 2014

Xiaomi is finally bringing a 4G smart phone into Malaysia with the introduction of the Redmi Note 4G. It is officially priced at RM589, which is RM80 more than its dual-SIM 3G version which has been discontinued. In terms of availability, Xiaomi hasn’t revealed any dates yet but we are told from today’s exclusive service centre launch that it will be going on sale sometime next month in December.

Spec-wise, it is pretty much the same as the previous Redmi Note with a 5.5″ HD 720p display but underneath, it runs on Qualcomm’s 1.6GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 400 processor that’s mated with 2GB of RAM and has 8GB of storage. There’s an expandable microSD slot, a 13MP main camera and a front facing 5MP camera for selfies. The battery is a 3,100mAh capacity unit which is likely to give you more than a day’s worth of usage thanks to its frugal Snapdragon 400 processor.

Singapore has also gotten the Redmi Note 4G too and they are offering 5,000 units tomorrow for S$229 (about RM592). If you’re waiting for the Mi 4, looks like we’ve got to wait a little longer as they have yet to sell it outside of China.

For more information, you can check out the Redmi 4G Note product page.

SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive helps to free up more storage on your iPhone and iPad

So you’ve gotten an iPhone or an iPad and you probably regretted buying a 16GB version instead of the larger storage model. If you’re feeling stuck for extra space or have the need to transfer files quickly via USB, SanDisk has introduced its new iXpand Flash drive that comes with both full sized USB and lightning connector.
This works like the Ultra Dual USB drive for Android devices that support USB (OTG) On the Go.

When plugged in, you can transfer photos and videos to free up space on your iOS device. While on the go, you can watch high resolution movies on your iPhone or iPad directly from the iXpand Flash drive itself. For seamless backup, SanDisk has an iOS app which lets you sync photos and videos automatically when it’s plugged in. Since it uses lightning connector, the iXpand Flash drive supports iPhone 5 and above, or iPads starting from its 4th generation with Retina Display and the original iPad mini.
The 16GB iXpand Flash Drive costs US$59.99 (about RM200) while the 32GB capacity costs US$79.99 (about RM268). The biggest size is the 64GB Drive which is priced at US$119.99 (about RM400). For more information, you can check out their iXpand Flash Drive product page.

Redmi Note 4G to be announced in Malaysia next week

The 4G enabled Redmi Note is going to be announced in Malaysia very soon. Following its recent announcement in Singapore, Mi Malaysia Facebook page has posted a similar teaser of their upcoming phone with faster connectivity.
In terms of sales availability, we reckon it is likely to happen probably within a week from its announcement. To stand a chance of getting one without the mad rush, Mi Malaysia is also giving away 10 F-Codes to those who share and guessed the product correctly. The upcoming device will be revealed exactly 3PM on Monday, 17th November. Coincidentally, Xiaomi will also open its first exclusive service centre at Low Yat Plaza on the same day.
The Redmi Note 4G is priced at $S229 in Singapore which converts to RM592 in our local currency. In terms of specs, the exterior looks the same as the current dual-SIM 3G Redmi Note with a 5.5″ HD 720p display. Underneath however you’ll get a Quad-Core 1.6GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor that’s mated to 2GB of RAM and it also comes with 8GB of storage. The cameras are the same with a 13MP main camera and a front facing 5MP shooter for selfies.

Honor is bringing another affordable smart phone to Malaysia

The Honor 6 is probably one of the best phones priced under RM1,000. If you’re looking for something cheaper, the Honor 3C Lite is coming to Malaysia very soon. This is basically a refreshed version of its cheap and cheerful Honor 3C that was priced at RM499.
Despite its “Lite” monicker, the Honor 3C Lite still has a 5″ IPS 720p HD display and it runs on a 1.3GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6582 processor that’s similar with the Honor 3C. It gets just 1GB of RAM but storage wise, it could be packing 16GB of storage, assuming if we are getting the same spec as Russia. If you need more, there’s a microSD expansion slot and like its predecessor, it will support dual-SIMs on 3G.

Honor Malaysia offers Honor 6 from RM1 with Double 11 Promo

Tomorrow (11th November) Honor Malaysia will be doing a special flash sale at 11:58AM, 3:58PM and 8:58PM where you’ll stand a chance to buy the Honor 6 at just RM1. They are also throwing additional prizes worth over RM10,000 which includes a Vespa. The RM1 Honor 6 offer is only for the first unit, followed by 9 units at RM599 and 10 units at RM899.
The catch is regardless how fast you place your order, you would need to pay the full price of RM999 during check out. According to the T&C, if you managed to get the first position, they will reimburse you with a RM998 voucher. This is followed by the next 9 with RM400 voucher and the next 10 getting RM100 voucher.
For more information, head over to their Honor 6 page at VMall.my.

Lenovo’s Shameless iPhone 6 Ripoff Smartphone ‘Sisley’ Officially Announced

Lenovo has released its S90 Sisley smartphone, and it is impressively beautiful, with a construction that will confuse a few into mistaking it for an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus.

Earlier, the photos of a smartphone from Lenovo leaked on the Internet stirring the mobile community into disbelief over Lenovo – a huge device manufacturer with links to giants like IBM and HP – for blatantly ripping off the iPhone 6 design.

We’ve seen the likes of Xiaomi – a rather young device manufacturer – tread this path earlier on with signs that things might eventually change, but the S90 would not be Lenovo’s first Android mobile device. In fact earlier products were far from an iPhone 6, with designs that were pretty much average in my opinion, so unless Lenovo comes out with an explanation for this device other than the fact that it runs Android and not iOS, we can assume someone at Lenovo has been sleeping.

However if you can leave all this replica hate aside, the device in itself is pretty impressive, construction and specs wise. Boasting a brilliantly slim 6.9mm silhouette, and a 5-inch Super AMOLED screen at 1280 x 720, the S90 is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm processor. Surprisingly the device only offers 1GB of RAM which should suffice for most users, but more intensive tasks may be less smooth.

The phone sports a 13MP rear shooter and an impressive 8MP front-facing camera. Running Android 4.4.4 KitKat, the device is exclusively available for China only, for now. The Lenovo S90 is retailing for 1,999 RMB right now which is roughly $330 U.S. Dollars.

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus now available on Malaysian Apple Online Store

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are officially available in Malaysia today, 6th November at the stroke of midnight. You can also purchase it outright without contract through retailers such as SenQ, Machines, Switch and EpiCentre.
With stocks expected to be very limited on ground, you can now buy the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus online directly from Apple. In terms of price, the iPhone 6 starts from RM2,399 while the iPhone 6 Plus is offered from RM2,749.
Stock availability wise, the iPhone 6 will be delivered within 5-7 working days while the bigger iPhone 6 Plus will take a bit longer with an estimated 1-2 weeks. All 3 colours are available so if you haven’t pre-ordered and don’t want the hassle of hunting your preferred unit, this would be a better option.
For place your order, head over to Apple’s Online Store.

Download Google Play Store 5.0.37 APK

You can now download the latest version 5.0.37 of Google Play Store APK which brings with it a bunch of changes and bug fixes that users have been facing for quite a while. This release also adds more Material Design, Wearable sensors/activity data, among other things. The download link below has been updated with latest version.

Google Play Store APK version 5.0.37 is now available to download. The all new Google Play Store 5 carries more elements of Material Design as has been seen earlier in the Android L Developer Preview releases. Google Play Newsstand was also updated with a complete Material Design overhaul, and a day later, Google+ was updated with additional Material Design elements. So what does the new Play Store 5 make its play on? Read on after the jump to find out!

Straight away, you will notice that the app icon for the new Play Store carrier the new, flatter look, keeping itself in line with Material Design’s new aesthetics.

Apparently, apart from the design language, things have changed under the hood. Fire up the app and you will instantly recognize the subtle changes in animations for say, when accessing the slide-out drawer menu, along with changes in the iconography.