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  • Rumours: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL renders and tech specs leaked?

    Rumours: Microsoft Lumia 950 XL renders and tech specs leaked?

    Rumours about the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL have cropped up including tech specs and renders of Microsoft's next flagship smartphone in a while. Coming courtesy of @OnLeaks the Lumia 950 XL measures in at 151.9 x 78.4 x 7.8mm but will be 9.9mm at its camera hump. Tech specs and features include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage + microSD, 5.7-inch 2K display, 20MP PureView Camera, 3300 mAh battery, USB Type-C port and Qi wireless charging. Expected to arrive on 6 October 2015 with the Lumia 950 and Lumia 550, there are still no Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet. While the renders and video look accurate, do take this rumour with a pinch of salt as there could still be surprises in store for Microsoft Lumia fans.

  • Microsoft Phones getting streamlined to not more than six a year?

    Microsoft Phones getting streamlined to not more than six a year?

    Despite all the successes Microsoft has been having with its Lumia phones, it appears that we may soon see less Lumia phone releases in the near future. This comes about as Microsoft have laid off 7800 employees "generally working on smartphones" and writing off the $7.6 billion Nokia acquisition. In response to rumours that Microsoft would stop making Lumia phones entirely, Satya Nadella, Microsoft's current CEO announced that there would be restructuring and streamlining, resulting in flagship, business and value smartphone categories for any new upcoming Lumia smartphones. Bloomberg also found out that there may be just 1 or 2 devices for each category. Obviously, Microsoft have already released more than six Lumia smartphones already, but this likely means that this streamlined approach will be the way Microsoft will operate their streamlined phone business from now on. As it is, we are expecting some flagship Lumia smartphones to appear shortly.

  • Microsoft wants users to try their Lumia 640 XL and other smartphones for business

    Microsoft wants users to try their Lumia 640 XL and other smartphones for business

    Most of the world's businesspeople use Microsoft Office to do work so according to Microsoft, they should also use their Lumia smartphones for the same purpose. Utilizing their Microsoft Lumia 640 XL, Microsoft have come up with a video showing just that and how easy it all could be if you switch your smartphone to a Lumia 640 XL. This is by no means a rumour but do take this with a grain of salt as it may not be the best fit for everyone. In any case the Lumia 640 XL certainly offers fairly good midrange tech specs and features such as a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 5.7-inch 720p display, 4G LTE connectivity, 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. These should be more than enough to do work on the go. While it is running Windows Phone 8.1, the Lumia 640 XL and a some other Lumia smartphones will soon get a Windows 10 upgrade. Check out the video for yourself in this article.

  • Microsoft Authorized Reseller stores opening in Lowyat Plaza and The Mines on 13 and 14 June 2015

    Microsoft Authorized Reseller stores opening in Lowyat Plaza and The Mines on 13 and 14 June 2015

    With 5 Microsoft Authorized Reseller stores already launched Microsoft are launching 2 more stores this weekend at Lowyat Plaza on 13 June 2015 and The Mines on 14 June 2015. As usual the store will offer a hands-on experience for Microsoft products like Windows phones, feature phones, Surface tablets, Microsoft Office 365 and more. For customer Sam How, the store opening at The Curve also saw his wedding proposal to his girlfriend of 7 years (who said yes). While there may be no extra festivities this weekend, do check out this article for promotions and activities for the aforementioned store launches.

  • Microsoft Authorized Reseller stores opening in The Gardens Mall and One Utama this weekend

    Microsoft Authorized Reseller stores opening in The Gardens Mall and One Utama this weekend

    Microsoft is picking up the pace for their ultimate goal of 39 Microsoft Authorized Reseller stores by opening 2 new stores here in Malaysia. This will include a Microsoft Authorized Reseller store in The Gardens Mall on 30 May 2015. Another store will be opened at One Utama on 31 May 2015. As usual the store will offer a hands-on experience for Microsoft products like Windows phones, feature phones, Surface tablets, Microsoft Office 365 and more. Check out the promotions and activities in this article.

  • Second Microsoft Malaysia Authorized Reseller store opening in Sunway Pyramid on 23 May 2015

    Second Microsoft Malaysia Authorized Reseller store opening in Sunway Pyramid on 23 May 2015

    In line with their previous statement to open 39 more Authorized Reseller stores in Malaysia by end of 2015, Microsoft Malaysia will be opening their second Authorized Reseller store at Sunway Pyramid on 23 May 2015. Like the first store recently opened in KLCC, this store in Sunway Pyramid will feature an assortment of best-in-class Microsoft products, including Windows Phones, Feature Phones, Surface devices as well as Windows, Microsoft Office 365 and more. Visitors can get a hands-on experience of all these devices and products, and special consumer training sessions will also be available on the opening day. If you've been curious about Windows 10, a preview version of the operating system will also be made available to try. Check out this article for more promotions, deals and details.

  • First Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store in Asia Pacific launched in KLCC, Malaysia

    First Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store in Asia Pacific launched in KLCC, Malaysia

    Microsoft Malaysia recently announced that Malaysia would be getting the first Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store in Asia Pacific. Located in Suria KLCC, the store will offer various Microsoft products including Windows smartphones, phones, Surface tablets and software like Windows and Microsoft Office 365. The extensive line-up will be available for the public to get a hands-on and personal view with available Microsoft devices, apps and services. While it may be the first, it won't be the last as 39 more such retail outlets are planned for Malaysia by the end of 2015. Promotions will include the following:

     

     

    • The first 50 customers to purchase any Lumia or Surface device will walk away with a pair of Monster Headphones
    • With every purchase of a Lumia or Surface, customers will be able to participate in the Live Tiles of Fortune game, where they stand to win shopping vouchers worth RM50. 
    • In collaboration with AirAsia, any purchase of a Lumia 532 and Lumia 535 will entitle customers to 5,000 worth of AirAsia Big points which can be redeemed for a return flight to selected destinations. For more information on this promotion, do visit http://www.airasiabig.com/promos/lumia/ 
    • The top 3 (three) most creative pictures taken using the Mobsta device using the hashtag #MicrosoftMYStore stand a chance to win attractive prizes such as a Limited Edition Gold Lumia 930Lumia 535 with Coloud Boom headset, and a Lumia 530.
    • Customers can also get their free caricature done on a Surface Pro 3 by artists when they visit the Microsoft Store. 
    • Every three hours starting from 11:00am, visitors to the store can compete with others in Zombie Tsunami. The top three scorers of each game will win a Seagate Wireless Plus HDD, Microsoft Treasure Tag and Coloud Boom Headset respectively.
  • Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM available in Malaysia on 8 May 2015 for RM319, getting Windows 10

    Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM available in Malaysia on 8 May 2015 for RM319, getting Windows 10

    While it was announced earlier alongside the Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL, the Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM smartphone will be available for users in Malaysia at a super affordable price of RM319 starting from 8 May 2015. As a refresher, tech specs and features of the Lumia 430 Dual SIM include a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, 8GB storage + up to 128GB microSD + free 30GB OneDrive, 4-inch WVGA display, 2MP rear camera, VGA front camera and 1500 mAh battery. Measuring in at 120.5 x 63.2 x 10.6mm and 127.9g the Lumia 430 Dual SIM offers a tough but curvy polycarbonate casing in black and bright orange. Here's what Microsoft Mobile Devices had to say about it:

    “The Lumia 430 is our latest introduction to the Malaysian market which brings Windows Phone experiences to a new level, and at an even lower price point, making it possible for more people to own a Windows Phone. Lumia 430 made us look for new ways to drive technological innovation by keeping the cost low and delivering greater value with the latest Windows Phone experiences like Live Tiles and Action Center. It will also come with Office, Skype and OneDrive built-in, and will be upgradable to Windows 10.” Bruce Howe, General Manager, Microsoft Mobile Devices Sales for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei

  • First Microsoft Store in Asia Pacific coming to Malaysia on 9 May 2015

    First Microsoft Store in Asia Pacific coming to Malaysia on 9 May 2015

    Microsoft Malaysia has sent out the invites and it looks like Malaysia will be the first country in the Asia Pacific to get their own Microsoft Store. Located at Suria KLCC on Level 3, the Microsoft Store will offer users first hand access to Microsoft products like the Microsoft Lumia smartphones and Surface tablets along with the various accessories for each of Microsoft products available in Malaysia. If you're looking to get some hands-on time of your own, do swing by on 9 May 2015 at Suria KLCC. Rumours indicate that this could mean that we're finally getting local support for the Microsoft Xbox game console, but these are still early days and we can't confirm that just yet. In addition, Microsoft have also opened up a Facebook event page stating that you could also win 2 tickets to Paris. We expect more prizes to be also up for grabs so do check them out for yourselves. 

  • Microsoft Lumia 532 available in Malaysia from 27 March 2015 at RM379

    Microsoft Lumia 532 available in Malaysia from 27 March 2015 at RM379

    The Microsoft Lumia 532 smartphone will soon be available in Malaysia for RM379 starting from 27 March 2015. Offering something between the Lumia 530 and Lumia 535, the Lumia 532 features tech specs that include a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 4-inch display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, 5MP rear camera and VGA front camera. Measuring in at 118.9 x 65.5 x 11.6mm the Lumia 532 will be available in black, green, orange and white. It also supports 3.5G connectivity, Dual-SIM and up to 128GB microSD. Powered by a 1560 mAh battery it will feature integrated Skype, Office and now Spotify for free. With these features, tech specs and pricing the Lumia 532 should offer entry-level users another solid option for a Windows Phone but you can check out the highlight video for yourself in this article.