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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recently measured the network performance and compliance to the Mandatory Standard for Quality of Service (QoS) of local broadband providers from January to November 2016. The report revealed that Maxis offers the fastest download speed throughout Malaysia while DiGi offers the least amount of lag.

Maxis recorded the fastest average download speeds in 5 out of 6 regions, though, in the central region(which covers Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan), it was Celcom that has the fastest download speed. DiGi offers the quickest response time(Low average network latency), which basically meant "less lag" which is important in online gaming, streaming and teleconferencing.

In this coming Wednesday (8 February 2017), there will be a technology showcase held at Saujana Golf & Country Club. Simply called the Maybank Championship 2017 with the theme “Golf Like Never Before”, the event aims to showcase tech-enhanced offerings that will change the way people interact with and participate in world-class golfing events.

Fresh after their detailed post mortem report on the exploding Galaxy Note 7 batteries, it looks like Samsung may be working with Murata Manufacturing Japan to supply their batteries for the upcoming Galaxy S8. Previously, Samsung used Amperex Technology from China but it looks like their main supplier of Samsung SDI will remain the same.

Moving on with the times, you can now update your Moto Z to Android 7.0 Nougat. Moto Z Play owners will also get the update but a bit later, sometime at the end of the month. The Android 7.0 Nougat update brings a number of new features including multi-windows, enhanced Doze, actionable notifications, a data saver and more so go update your Moto Z now.

Do you own a Huawei P9 or Honor 8? Did you know that the much-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.0 update is now available for your phones? If you hadn't been checking for any software updates on your phone recently, now is the time check for updates on the Updater app on your phone!

Those hoping for an early reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S8 will be slightly appeased this MWC 2017 as Samsung have indicated that they will show a teaser video of their upcoming flagship phone. Instead, their big MWC 2017 reveal will likely be about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.

Honor has moved fast and quickly revealed their Honor 8 Lite smartphone officially and quietly in Finland. The phone will go for €269 (RM1284) and is currently on preorder with a release date of 17 February 2017. It will be available in black, blue, gold and white with Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.0.

Roses are red, so is the OPPO R9s "Valentine Red" Edition! In conjunction with Valentine’s Day, OPPO will be releasing a new and striking color option for the OPPO R9s, the auspicious and romantic “Valentine Red” Edition. Surprise your loved ones with the Valentine Red Edition of the OPPO R9s this Valentine's Day?

The rumour mill continues onwards as it reveals the Honor 8 Lite in a case no less. Looking much like the recently revealed Huawei P8 Lite (2017) the rumoured Honor 8 Lite looks like it only features a single rear camera and instead of the USB Type-C port on the Honor 8, it goes for a MicroUSB port instead.

Cai Shen Dao! Celcom is excited to present you their Blue Cube CNY Double Prosperity which is happening from 20 January – 28 February 2017. What’s this about? Well, from the title “Double Prosperity”, you're not getting one but TWO smartphones such as the Huawei P9, Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime, Oppo F1s and R9S when you sign up with FIRST Platinum!