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Xiaomi announce that they have launched two new devices into Malaysia, the two device in question is the Mi MIX 2S and the Redmi S2 which is priced at RM1999 and RM679 respectively. Starting off the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, the device is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6GB of RAM, either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, dual 12MP + 12MP rear camera setup, single 5MP selfie camera, 5.99-inch display with a screen resolution of 2160×1080 pixels, and it is powered by a 3400mAh non-removable battery.

The Vivo X21 incorporates several cutting edge technologies such as In-Display Fingerprint Scanner technology as well as the Dual Pixel Sensor which sets a new benchmark in mobile features. Starting off with the In-Display Fingerprint Scanner, Vivo is the first smartphone manufacturer to integrate and mass produce mobile phone displays that are capable of functioning as a fingerprint scanner. This alleviates the need to have a dedicated spot on the device to house the sensor such as on the chin or behind it. This allows Vivo to have larger screens on their devices and also have a much cleaner appearance towards the user.

Two days ago, honor Malaysia launched their flagship smartphone - the honor 10 and it is now available on Shopee and VMall for RM1599 after a special RM100 rebate cash-back (due to the incoming 0% GST soon next month), plus up to RM300 worth of bundled gifts. 

Owners of the Huawei Nova 3E can will be able to enjoy up to RM3000 in offers through Huawei’s very own AppGallery. The App itself will not be available on any app repository and will only be available pre-installed in all Huawei Nova 3E devices. The Customer is able to claim offers from brands such as Doctor2U, oBike, Manga, HERMO, Easybook, AirAsia, EzCab, GoCar, CyberLink, NovelPlus, Daily Manga as well as Viu.

There is a new Xiaomi device spotted on TENAA which might be the Xiaomi Redmi 6. Based on the listing, the device seems to have a 5.45-inch display with as aspect ratio of 18:9 as well as a 3000mAh battery.

Skipping one number from the HTC U11+, HTC have officially announced their HTC U12+ featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB RAM, 64GB storage + microSD and an enhanced side squeeze tech Edge Sense 2. Camera-wise, it packs in 12MP Ultra Pixel 4 (OIS, phase detection autofocus, laser autofocus) + 16MP (2x optical zoom) dual rear cameras, 8MP + 8MP wide angle dual front cameras that support 4K video recording at 60 fps and full HD recording at 240 fps slow motion.

In conjunction and anticipation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia next month, vivo has launched a new global campaign titled “My Time, My FIFA World Cup”, at Beijing’s Olympic Forest Park, China today. The purpose of the campaign comprises of a Vivo Super Fan Photographer programme, Vivo Super Time project as well as revealing the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia V9 Blue limited edition.

The ultra thin bezel Vivo APEX has been spotted in a FIFA 2018 World Cup advertisement, showcasing that the device does indeed have more than 90% screen-to-body ratio as well as an in-display fingerprint scanner which covers a much larger area compared to previous Vivo phones. The device does not have a display notch which usually houses the camera, but instead the camera slides out from behind the display whenever it is needed.

We have talked plenty about the in-display fingerprint sensor before in our news portal. As many of you know, vivo Malaysia will be bringing in the X21 and this will be Malaysia's first device to have a fingerprint sensor that's directly below the display (and not the chin). Moreover, the phone can also be unlocked via facial recognition just as many new Android phones do now.

On 31 May 2018, Xiaomi will be releasing a brand new Mi 8 instead of the supposedly Mi 7 in China. Why are they skipping a number? Well, turns out that the company will be celebrating its 8th anniversary this year, so I guess you can say that they just wanted to match the number just for the sake of it.