Another Ytl Yes Altitude 3 Phone Catches Fire Kind Hearted Teacher Crowdfunds New Phone

She says that her sister, a Form 5 student, noticed that the phone’s battery had gotten slightly bulky the day before, but since the phone was always overheating since she received it, she didn’t think much of the situation and proceeded to charge it. According to Fatin, her sister received the phone late last year under a YTL Foundation initiative. This is a worrying trend seeing how earlier this week, another Yes phone of the same model under the Jaringan Prihatin programme caught on fire during the student’s online class, less than a month after it was received....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 205 words · Nellie Foster

Apple Arcade Now Has Over 180 Games In Its Catalogue

This happened as Apple added 35 new games to its Arcade subscription service. And with the new addition, the company is also introducing two new categories to its library – Timeless Classics and App Store Greats. The former is pretty self-explanatory, adding older games like Chess and Sudoku to the Arcade library. As for the latter, it simply makes games that are found in the App Store to the list as well....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 165 words · Jean Keiser

Apple Could Unveil M3 Powered Macbook Air During Second Half Of 2023

The report claims that the new thin-and-light from Apple will debut the third generation of Apple’s in-house SoCs based on next-gen 3nm node technology. This would — in theory — give the laptop vastly better performance as well as more power efficiency compared to the 5nm technology on the M2 chip. “The supply chain is more focused on the more affordable MacBook Air, which is expected to be updated in the second half of 2023 and may be equipped with a 3nm processor,” according to the report....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 287 words · Antwan Lund

Apple Hyundai Talks Reportedly On Hold Project Titan Not For End Users

Sources familiar with the matter told the news agency that the talks between the iPhone maker and Hyundai (as well as its subsidiary Kia Motors) have been placed on hold. Reason of the pause was not revealed, although it is possible that it may have been caused by the extensive amount of leaked information regarding the deal and Apple’s first ever automotive product. Bloomberg added that the sources also backed up earlier rumours regarding the car’s potential location of production....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 234 words · George Walsh

Apple Iphone Xr Price In Malaysia Starts From Rm 3599 Pre Order Opens On 19 October

Here it is, according to Apple Malaysia’s website: iPhone XR 64GB: RM 3599 iPhone XR 128GB: RM 3849 iPhone XR 256GB: RM 4299 In terms of color options, consumers can choose from White, Black, Blue, Yellow, Coral, and (PRODUCT)RED. They are able to pre-order the new iPhone XR from Apple Malaysia’s website starting from 19 October onwards at 3:01pm. Just like iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, Apple Malaysia has yet to reveal the exact release date for iPhone XR....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 110 words · Wayne Cates

Apple M1 Is The First Soc For Mac Features 5Nm Process Technology 8 Core Cpu And More

Built using 5nm process technology, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook refers to M1 as the most powerful chip that Apple has created so far. At the same time, the company has also pointed out that the M1 is the first-ever SoC made for Mac and features 18 billion transistors. Inside the chip is an 8-core CPU that contains four high-performance cores alongside another set of four efficiency-oriented cores that are meant to process lighter workloads....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 286 words · Jean King

Apple M1 Pro And M1 Max Macbooks Suffering From Major Memory Leak Issue

In the case of one Gregory McFadden, they discovered that their new M1-powered MacBook’s Unified Memory was relegating a good chunk of itself to the OS’ Control Centre. Like, 26GB of the Unified Memory which is, suffice to say, way more than the program actually requires. — Gregory McFadden (@GregoryMcFadden) October 28, 2021 For the uninitiated, a memory leak is what happens when a resource is unable to properly allocate or distribute the necessary amount of memory to a specific program....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 217 words · Robert Lin

Apple Patent Describes Better Functionality With Wet Screens

In typical patent fashion, the actual document is long and complicated. But the gist of it is that Apple is describing two ways to make typing with wet screens or hands closer to the optimal – dry – experience. The first is an additional protective layer over the display, connected to a “touch detection system”. This not only detects the amount of force applied to the screen, but also the presence of moisture, if any....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 283 words · Linda Galvan

Apple Removing Apps That Are Identical To Screen Time Feature Cites Security Reasons

According to the statement, the apps in question all make use of an “invasive technology” called Mobile Device Management (MDM). This gives third parties control and access over a device and the sensitive information within. Apple goes on to say that MDM is fine in enterprise devices, but not with consumer ones. Apple goes on to say that it gave developers 30 days to remove the MDM technology from their apps....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 157 words · Eddie Bonine

Apple Reportedly Launching A Variety Of Products Alongside Iphone 12 This Fall

Bloomberg suggests that the iPhone 12 will be available in four models, and in three different sizes. The regular versions of the phone will come in 5.4 and 6.1-inch options, while the Pro variant is offered in a choice of either 6.1 or 6.7-inches. Apple is said to ship the standard variants ahead of the Pro models, which is expected to be released in late 2020. The report also seemingly confirmed the design rumours of the iPhone 12 series, which is said to sport an iPad Pro-like aesthetic with flat edges rather than curved....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 297 words · Ricky Canevari

Apple Reportedly Working On Keyboards Using Light Sensors

According to reports, the Cupertino giant was granted a patent for a “next-generation keyboard” in the US. According to the patent, the keys in question would register input when lights hit sensors built into the keyboards, instead of the traditional mechanical switches. The report also goes on to say that using a key using light sensors could provide improved coordination of the electronic effect of the key. With the physical feeling of key compression for the user....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 180 words · Lois Haskins

Apple Ships Out Iphones With Qualcomm Chips To Circumvent Germany Ban

What you may not know is the ironic workaround that Apple had taken. In order to ensure that it would be able to sell all of its iPhone models in Germany freely and without hindrance, Apple had no choice but to ship out iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 phone models running on Qualcomm chips. Instead of chips manufactured by Intel. If you remember, both Qualcomm and Apple were engaged in a legal battle in Germany....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 196 words · William Everett

Apple Watchos 5 3 Fixes And Restores Walkie Talkie App

The watchOS 5.3 update also makes the ECG support available to owners of the Apple Watch Series 4 in Canada and Singapore. Unfortunately, the feature, alongside the irregular rhythm notifications, has yet to make its way here in Malaysia. Beyond these features, it doesn’t look like watchOS 5.3 brings anything new to the Apple Watch. But if you were a frequent user of Walkie-Talkie, then maybe this update is a significant enough one for you....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 117 words · Elijah Sanchez

Astro Provides Free Access To Selected Movie Channels Until 21 February

Here is the full list of the Movie channels that customers can enjoy: Cinemax (Channel 412 HD/Channel 432)Fox Movies (Channel 413 HD/Chanel 433)Fox Action Movies HD (Channel 415)Fox Family Movies HD (Channel 414)HBO (Channel 411 HD/Channel 431)HITS Movies HD (Channel 401)tvN Movies HD (Channel 416) Astro can also choose to check out these channels via Astro GO with the exception of Fox Movies, Fox Action Movies HD, and Fox Family Movies HD which are available only through TV....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 133 words · Alfredo Brady

Asus And Nvidia Unveils New Rog G Sync Gaming Display With 360Hz Refresh Rate

Aptly called the ROG Swift 360Hz, the new display comes with a 24.5-inch panel from AU Optronics that has a native Full HD resolution although the actual panel type was not revealed in the announcement. Since it was co-developed with NVIDIA, it goes without saying that display also has native support for the company’s G-Sync variable refresh rate technology which is delivered through a dedicated G-Sync processor. Meanwhile, ASUS has pointed out that the 360Hz refresh rate allows the monitor provides an unprecedented level of clarity, smoothness, and responsiveness....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 182 words · Emily Adam

Asus Geforce Rtx 4090 Cards Now Available Starts From Rm8400

In total, the number of RTX 4090 variations that ASUS actually has under the two lineups are four. However, the total number of cards it is bringing into Malaysia is just three. Specifically, they are an OC and non-OC version of the TUF Gaming SKU, and the OC version of the ROG Strix variant. As the top-tier variant of the RTX 4090, the ROG Strix model sports and an redesigned cooler shroud....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 296 words · Juan Thorpe

Asus Launches Rog Zenith Extreme Alpha And Rog Rampage Vi Extreme Omega Hedt Motherboards

The ROG Zenith Extreme Alpha is a follow-up to the original ROG Zenith Extreme motherboard, which first came on to the scene back in 2017 with the launch of AMD’s first-generation Ryzen Threadripper processors. The motherboard is based on the X399 chipset and employs a TR4 socket to hold the Ryzen Threadripper CPU in place. It also comes with eight RAM slots, capable of supporting up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM at a maximum frequency of 3600MHz, overclocked....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 391 words · Kenneth Fridley

Asus Zenfone 6 2019 To Be Launched On 14 May In Valencia

The launch date was shown in an advertisement inside the Official Show Preview for Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 by Mobile World Live which is a publication owned by GSMA, the people behind MWC. We’ve obtained this particular copy of the newspaper when we picked up our MWC press pass at Barcelona El-Prat Airport. Scheduled to take place on 14 May, the ad also stated that the launch event will take place at Valencia, Spain....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 180 words · Carroll Mcdowell

Avengers Endgame Trailer Is A Misdirection

This proved to be nothing more than a clever misdirection as Hulk didn’t even make another appearance in Infinity War after getting his ass handed to him by Thanos in the opening sequence. Well, it looks like the Avengers: Endgame trailer has more of those too. In a chat with Empire Online, one of the directors of Avengers: Endgame, Joe Russo discussed why he and his brother found it necessary to convince the Marvel Studios marketing team to mislead audiences: It’s great to hear directors getting involved with the creative process of the trailers....

December 27, 2022 · 2 min · 257 words · Wade Munoz

Bajet 2023 Epemula For M40 Coming Soon With Free Rm100 E Wallet Credit

According to the minister, the M40 category covers those who have an annual income of under RM100,000 which roughly equals RM8,334 per month. Individuals that are eligible for the ePemula M40 will be provided with a free e-wallet credit worth RM100. [Image: Ministry of Finance.]To deliver this program, Tengku Zafrul said that it will involve an allocation of RM800 million. He also added that around 8 million individuals are expected to benefit from this M40-specific ePemula implementation....

December 27, 2022 · 1 min · 167 words · Alice Smith