Edisi Terhad Moto G5S dan G5S Plus di Lancarkan

Motorola yang kini dimiliki oleh pengeluar PC dan server Lenovo telah melancarkan ‘edisi terhad’ Moto G5S dan G5S Plus. Peranti baharu ini menawarkan “berberapa penambahbaikan” daripada model Moto lama.

Peranti Moto G5S menawarkan bateri berkapasiti 3,000mAh, manakala Moto G5 cuma sekitar 2,800mAh. Moto G5S mempunyai paparan 5.2in HD penuh (Full HD) dan kamera 16MP dengan ciri baked-in phase autofocus. Peranti Moto G5 yang standard hanya menawarkan kamera belakang berkapasiti 13MP.
//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Moto GS5 seperti juga peranti Motorola yang terdahulu dihasilkan menggunakan bahan aluminium dengan teknologi pengecasan pantas atau Turbo Charging yang akan memberikan 5 jam kuasa bateri dengan hanya 15 minit masa pengecasan. Peranti ini dibekalkan dengan pemproses Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, 3GB RAM dan storan sebanyak 32GB. Manakala Moto GS5 Plus pula dibekalkan dengan dwi lensa yang kedua-duanya menpunyai sensor 13MP.

Kamera berkembar ini yang digandingkan dengan perisian yang telah ditambahbaik boleh menyenangkan pegambilan gambar. Mod fokus pilihan atau Selective Focus Mode memboleh pengguna menghasilkan gambar-gambar yang kelihatan lebih professional. Paparan GS5 Plus pula telah diperbesarkan ke 5.5in bersama pemproses Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, RAM 3GB dan storan sedia ada sebanyak 32GB.

Di UK, Peranti Motorola ini dipasarkan dengan harga £219.99 (RM1203) bagi model Moto G5S dan £259.99 (RM1411) bagi model Moto G5S Plus.

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Samsung Melancarkan Galaxy Note 8


Samsung akhirnya melancarkan Galaxy Note 8 di New York yang sememangnya akan membuktikan akan menjadi lebih berjaya (dan selamat) susulan kegagalan peranti Galaxy Note 7.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 mengetegahkan paparan bersaiz 6.3in, QHD+ AMOLED dengan nisbah aspek 18.5: 9 dan diberi sokongan oleh S Pen Samsung yang berciri baru dan dijangka mempunyai kepekaan tekanan yang lebih baik.

S Pen juga dilengkapi dengan ciri ‘Skrin Keluar Memo’ (‘Screen Off Memo’) baru yang membolehkan pengguna melakukan catatan atau doodle pada paparan semasa ia dimatikan, manakala aplikasi Live Message membolehkan pengguna mencoret animasi yang mana ianya mudah untuk diubah menjadi GIF.

Galaxy Note 8 yang kelihatan anggun, mempunyai casis logam dan kaca, sama seperti yang digunakan pada peranti Galaxy S8 sebelumnya. Ia mempunyai rintangan atau ketahahan tahap IP68 untuk kalis air dan habuk. Manakala sensor cap jari dan alat pengimbas iris adalah salah satu ciri untuk membuka kunci peranti.
//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dibawah hud, peranti galaxy S8 Note mengetengahkan pemproses yang dibangunkan oleh Samsung sendiri – Exynos 8895 dengan kapasiti RAM 6GB serta storan sebanyak 64GB sedia ada. Storan ini boleh diperluaskan lagi sehingga 256GB melalui slot microSD. Bateri yang digunakan pula berkapasiti 3,300mAh yang telah melalui proses ujian yang ketat untuk menentukan ianya tidak akan meletup lagi.

Samsung mendakwa bahawa bateri Note 8 kali ini adalah ‘kalis api’ dan menyokong pengecasan laju atau fast charging melalui USB-C dan wireless.

Dari segi kamera, Galaxy Note 8 memaparkan dwi sensor 12MP di belakang peranti yang juga dilengkapi dengan Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) di kedua-dua lensa wide-angle and juga lensa telephoto. Kamera depan pula dilengkapi dengan sensor 8MP yang juga dilengkapi dengan iOS dan zoom optikal.

Walaupun Android 8.0 baru sahaja dilancarkan namun peranti Galaxy Note 8 ini menggunakan perisian OS Android 7.0 Nougat dan juga dilengkapi dengan aplikasi Bixby yang boleh diakses secara lansung melalui butang Bixby. Sansung Galaxy Note 8 juga akan mempunyai ciri Samsung DeX.

Semasa di lancarkan, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 diketengahkan dengan hanya dua warna iaitu Midnight Black dan Maple Gold. Ada desas desus yang mengatakan bahawa peranti ini juga boleh didapati dengan warna lain seperti Orchid Grey dan Deepsea Blue.

Di UK peranti Galaxy Note ini hanya boleh dibeli melalui kaedah pre-order dengan harga yang amat mahal – £869 (RM4754.05). Galaxy Note akan mula di pasarkan pada bulan September ini.

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Google Melancarkan Android 8.0 Oreo

Seperti yang dijangkakan, Google akhirnya melancarkan Android 8.0, dan menamakannya sebagai Oreo, sempena nama biskuit keluaran Amerika yang agak popular itu.

Google menegaskan bahawa Android 8.0 bukanlah mengenai ciri-ciri terbaru yang canggih, tetapi menawarkan penambahbaikan minima yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hayat bateri, ciri-ciri keselamatan dan lain-lain bahagian penting yang perlu ada pada peranti.

Salah satu ciri yang jelas dalam Android 8.0 ialah kebolehan untuk menghadkan aktiviti latarbelakang aplikasi yang kurang digunakan dan dengan itu melanjutkan ketahanan bateri. Android versi terbaru ini juga memperlihatkan penambahbaikan pada kelajuan but, sebagai contoh peranti Google Pixel misalnya, jangkamasa but (boot) kini 2 kali lebih cepat dari sebelumnya.

Antara tujuan utama pelancaran Android Oreo ialah dari aspek keselamatan terutama sekali dari serangan malware Android yang semakin berleluasa. Dalam Android versi baru ini diperkenalkan Google Play Protect yang bertujuan untuk menangani masalah ini.
//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Menurut Dave Burke, Naib Presiden Kejuruteraan Google, perisian “Play Protect” dibina di setiap peranti dengan Google Play. Ianya berkebolehan untuk mengemas kini sendiri (self update) dan secara automatik mengambil tindakan untuk memastikan data dan peranti pengguna berada dalam keadaan selamat. Play Protect dapat mengesan dan membuang aplikasi yang mungkin berbahaya dan dengan imbasan aplikasi yang melebihi 50 billion setiap hari, sistem ini sentiasa mencari aplikasi yang difikirkan berbahaya.

Ciri-ciri lain yang ada dalam Android Oreo ialah mod gambar dalam gambar (picture-in-picture mode) seperti yang diilustrasikan dibawah, titik pemberitahuan ala iOS, Android Instant App dan 60 emoji baharu.

Google menegaskan bahawa Android Oreo akan mula di salurkan ke peranti-peranti Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel C, Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X dan Nexus Player tidak lama lagi.

Google juga telah mengumumkan bahawa ia telah bekerjasama dengan rakan-rakan OEM, termasuk HMD Global Home dari Nokia Phones, Huawei, HTC, Kyocera, LG, Motorola, Samsung, Sharp, dan Sony, yang akan melancarkan kemas kini Android 8.0 sebelum akhir Tahun, atau melancarkan peranti baru yang menggunakan Android 8.0 sepenuhnya.

Eleutherine palmifoliaL. Merr. (Bawang Dayak)

Bawang Dayak (Eleutherine palmifoliaL. Merr.) is traditionally used to cure diabetes and other diseases by Dayak tribes in Kalimantan Island (Borneo), Indonesia.

A study conducted by Febrinda, A. E., Yuliana, N. D., Ridwan, E., Wresdiyati, T. and Astawan, M, available in the International Food Research Journal has proven that Bawang Dayak (Eleutherine palmifolia L. Merr.) is indeed effective in treating diabetes. The research also justified the use of the plant to treat diabetes among the natives of Borneo. Planting this herb is easy. In the tropics, you just need to plant it on a rich soil and water it frequently.

Eleutherine palmifoliaL. Merr.

It looks similar to a ground orchid

The Bawang Dayak (Dayak Onion) has been used for generations to treat various diseases. This onion (roots) is red in colour while the leaves are green. Sometimes it can be mistakenly identified as a ground orchid because it has white flowers similar to some common ground orchids.
The roots of the herb contain compounds such as alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, phenolic, steroids and tannins. Generally the onion has been utilised by the local community as medicine to treat various illnesses including treatment for breasts cancer, hypertension, diabetes, cancer of the intestines and to prevent stroke as well as reducing cholesterol.
Eleutherine palmifolia could be utilised in the form of fresh (bulb) which is eaten raw or in a powder form. The potential for the onion as a multifunctional medicine crop is very promising – it is remarkably easy to grow has no known pests.

Clinacanthus Nutans and Cancer

Clinacanthus Nutans (Snake Grass) has been used in traditional medicine to treat common insect bites including venomous snakes and other animals. The popularity of the herb soared when an incredible story of a cancer patient, Mr. Liu Hui Lian who had recovered from the illness by taking the herb was published in a Chinese Daily – Kwong Wah Yit Poh Press.

                                                  Clinacanthus Nutans herb

Since then many other patients suffering from various chronic diseases such diabetes, heart and kidney problems claimed that the herb helped in the curing of the disease.

Clinacanthus Nutans helps

• reduce suffering from various types of cancers such as lung, breast, prostate, uterus and leukemia

• reduce uric acid, cholesterol and diabetes

• reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow

• improve skin problems such as eczema, shingles and psoriasis

• reduce the discomfort of dialysis and kidney disease

• detoxify, heal bruises and swelling

The Efficacy of the Clinacanthus Nutans herb

According to a study conducted by the Institute of Vegetable Research at the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences and College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, stated that Clinacantus Nutans leaves have nutritional value as follows:

  • It has a high content of flavonoids that have antioxidant capabilities in preventing and prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease
  • Contains many important minerals, especially vitamins, more than 45% crude protein and 17 types of amino acids.
  • Rich in vitamin C, protein, fiber and minerals that have the effect against free radicals which help prevent cancer.
  • Contains mineral such as phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and some traces of iron.

Clinacanthus Nutans (Belalai Gajah) herbs is effective against cancer

The Clinacanthus Nutans leaves or locally know as Belalai Gajah (Elephant’s truck) leaves are said to be effective in fighting cancer cells. The herb which is also known as Sabah Snake Grass also proven in traditional medicine to help patients with inflammation of the prostate, kidney problems, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, gout, diabetes, blocking of the blood vessel and as a very good antitoxin.

Studies have found that the extract does not contain toxins. It has a high concentration of flavonoids, (Flavonoids are a group of plant metabolites thought to provide health benefits through cell signalling pathways and antioxidant effects. These molecules are found in a variety of fruits and vegetables). Clinacanthus Nutans extracts also contain a variety of minerals, vitamins and amino acids essential to the body. It is a good antioxidant.

How to prepare a herb juice for cancer patients: 

Stage 1: 30 leaves per day. Stage 2: 50 leaves per day. Stage 3: 100 leaves per day, and Stage 4: 150-200 leaves per day.

The leaves must be blended  with a green apple and  to be taken every morning, it should not be filtered (strained), leave the mixture fibrous. Patients taking this extract shall abstain from taking food high in sugar content as well as honey, mackerel, chicken, duck, yam, rice and butter.
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The roots are proved to contain triterpenoids betulin compound and the leaf has 45% protein content and 17 types of amino acids, vitamin C and calcium, fiber, and minerals such as iron, zinc, manganese, copper and nickel. The leaf also contain a high concentration of phosphorus, calcium and magnesium.

Clinacanthus Nutans leaves and a green apple

The blended extract

Another herbs which is proven against cancer is the gynura peocumbens.

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Lenovo K3 Note LTE 4G the ultimate Phablet under RM600

In today’s blog entry I am going to talk about some of the finest phablets under RM600 (USD161) or in  other words – the budget phablets. I will be talking specifically on a Lenovo brand and would mention other brands in my next posts. The purpose of this blog is in fact to introduce budget or affordable quality smartphones (including phablets and tablets) that are on sale at any of the online retailers in Malaysia for the benefit of those people low in budget.

Of course I will not be reviewing those devices because other prominent websites are already doing it, however I will include videos and links to those websites for your further information. One of those device is of course the Lenovo K3 Note LTE 4G which is available at the range of RM588 to RM599 which for within the reach of people on the budget. Other premium brands with almost the same specifications such as the Samsung Galaxy A7 cost at RM1300. So you will get a saving of about RM500. Of course, those who don’t have issues with budget would always go for the premium phones, those on a budget however will find the Lenovo K3 Note a great value for their money.

Talking about specifications – the basics are: It was announced in March 2015, so this is quite a new product. The body dimensions are 152.6 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.01 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) weighting at 150 g (5.29 oz). It is a dual-sim device with a IPS Capacitive touchscreen, 5.5 inches with ~401 ppi pixel density. It is powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop. Under the hood it has a Mediatek MT6752 SoC with octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-T760MP2 GPU. RAM is 2GB and internal storage is 16GB which can be further expanded to 32GB through a SD card. The main camera is also impressive at 13MP and FFC (Front Facing Camera / Selfie camera) is at 5MP. Frankly speaking it has almost the same specifications as the Samsung Galaxy A7.
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If you are interested, it is readily available at some online outlets here in Malaysia at the price range of RM588 to RM599. More detailed specifications can be accessed here. I am including a video review below courtesy of Mrwhoistheboss.


[Source: GSMarena | Whoistheboss]

Celebrate Father’s Day with The Asus Zenfone C

This morning, as I opened my Facebook account, my timeline was suddenly  inundiated by Father’s Day messages. I don’t even know the exact date of this event until I googled it, and the exact date is this Sunday – 21 June 2015. People at Facebook seem to like posting Father’s Day messages earlier, even Asus Malaysia posted an advert notifying about it’s range of smartphones, especially the Zenfone C ZC451CG which is at offer price of only RM399 at Asus Store. I believe this is a promotion price particularly to commemorate this special day.

The Zenfone C ZC451CG in Black, White and Red

Basically, the Asus Zenfone C’s specification is as follow:
Screensize: 4.5-inch with a resolution of 854 X 480 (281 ppi), TFT LED Backlight. This device is also a dual-sim phone. Screen protection is Super Anti-scratch Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with Anti-fingerprint coating. It is powered  by Intel @ Z2520 (1.2 Ghz) with hyper-threading technology. Asus claims that it has 15,000+ AnTuTu score for system performance. The main camera is 5 MP, auto-focus but equipped with special low-light Camera Technology which boast over 400% more brightness. The Front Facing Camera is a mere 0.3 MP but will be sufficient to take basic selfie photos. It is also fitted with Asus SonicMaster to enhance audio,

For connectivity it is equipped with 3G (DC-HSDPA+) network and with 3G quaband support. Under the hood it has Android 4.4 Kit Kat, sadly there is no official news from Asus whether this device is upgradable to the latest Android 5.0 (Lollipop). It has 1GB of RAM and  8GB of internal storage space which can be expanded up to 64GB using a microSD card. More information about specifications can be accessed here or at Asus’s official page.

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My recommendation would be that this phone is a great gift for your dad provided that he is not that “tech savvy”, in other words – if your dad doesn’t need a better camera or bigger screen then this phone is perfect for it’s offer price. Some other phones are far more inferior in term of specifications at this price range. With Intel hyper-threading technology this device could be a perfect platform for gaming as well. It is also ideal for a second phone. Apart from Asus’s store, the Zenfon C  ZC451CG is also available from Lelong for as low as RM315 (Excluding shipping).

A Video Review courtesy of GeekyRanjit.


[Source: Asus | GSMarena | GeekyRanjit ]

DiGi’s best phone deal without a contract promotion – Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30

Yesterday I received an SMS from Digi informing about their best phone deal without a contract promotion. The device on offer is a Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30  bundled with DiGi Prepaid SIM pack with a free 3GB internet for 6 months (500MB X 6 months).

Apart from that you will also enjoy free call and sms to 5 Buddyz and get free Internet every time you reload – RM10 reload you will get 100MB for 5 days, RM20 you get 200MB for 10 days and RM300 you will get 300MB for 15 days. You will also get a 50% bonus when you reload during your birthday. The device bundle is available from DiGi for RM299 (Excl. GST).

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The Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30 is a new device from Lenovo introduced in January 2015. It is a 7-inch tablet with a resolution of 600 x 1024 pixels (~170 ppi pixel density). The OS is Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) and has a planned upgrade to v5.0 (Lollipop) in the near future. It is powered by Mediatek MT8382M chipset utilising a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 and a Mali-400MP4 GPU. It has 1 GB of RAM and an internal memory of 16GB and it can be expanded through a microSD card up to 32GB. The primary camera is 2MP offering 600 x 1200 pixels. Sadly, It has a VGA-only front facing camera.  Full specs details can be accessed here.

Below is a Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30 video review courtesy of PhoneArena.


[Source: Digi | Gsmarena | PhoneArena]