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  • U Mobile details Samsung Galaxy S5 no upfront payment plans

    U Mobile details Samsung Galaxy S5 no upfront payment plans

    After teasing about their NO Upfront payment offer for the Samsung Galaxy S5, U Mobile have finally revealed their plan bundles for the smartphone. The lowest standard pricing will begin from RM999 but those who sign up for the Standard Chartered JustOne Platinum credit card and the U Plus Plan bundle will get a rebate of RM444, lowering the price to RM555. That promo lasts up to 30 June 2014 and is only applicable after the credit card has been approved (if you don't get approved, you won't get the RM444 rebate) but for the rest of us U Mobile requires a sign up for their U58, U88 and U Plus plans under a 24 month contract. Unfortunately, the NO upfront payment has strings attached as you only qualify for it if you pay using credit card and subscribe to auto debit, while U58 bundle plan users are not eligible at all. For more details check out the table and links in this article.

  • Rumours: Samsung Galaxy K (Galaxy S5 Zoom) cameraphone pictures show up

    Rumours: Samsung Galaxy K (Galaxy S5 Zoom) cameraphone pictures show up

    The camera samples for the Samsung Galaxy K cameraphone have already shown some tech specs of the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, but new pictures finally show the zoom lens of the more compact cameraphone. While it seems to be encased in a transparent or clear case it confirms that the zoom lens does not stick out so much and that the rear will indeed be covered in artificial leather. Tech specs for the Samsung Galaxy K so far include a 20MP camera sensor, 10x optical zoom, xenon flash, a 4.8-inch super AMOLED display, a Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa processor and 2GB worth of RAM. The design reminds us of a ultra-compact point and shoot camera from the back and we assume that it will look somewhat like the Samsung Galaxy S5 from the front. No news on pricing or Malaysia release dates yet though so stay tuned for more developments.

  • Rumours: Samsung Project KQ could be premium Galaxy S5 Prime?

    Rumours: Samsung Project KQ could be premium Galaxy S5 Prime?

    Based on all the variants from the Samsung Galaxy S4, rumours are that the current Samsung Galaxy S5 could also get a number of variants as well, with the latest being Project KQ. The leaked Project KQ could be the more premium version of the Samsung Galaxy S5, otherwise known as the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime with notable tech specs that include a 2K display and a more powerful Samsung Exynos 5430 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor. The Samsung Exynos 5430 was explicitly named in the leak along with the fact that instead of a Qualcomm or Samsung LTE modem, the Project KQ device will be using an Intel XMM7620 LTE modem, or at least for the international version meant for Europe and other non-South Korean locations. No news on Malaysia pricing or release dates but we expect it to be released alongside or before the LG G3 which offers a similar 2K display with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

  • Rumours: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could get 3-sided YOUM display?

    Rumours: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could get 3-sided YOUM display?

    A metal chassis and one of Samsung's flexible OLED YOUM displays are two of the most avidly rumoured about features every time an upcoming Samsung smartphone is set to appear. They came out for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, so we're not surprised that rumours have appeared saying that the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could get a 3-sided YOUM display. Apparently the rumour comes from a report about a comment made by an unnamed Samsung representative, which sounds fishy enough already. We'd love to be wrong about this but we think that the Galaxy Note 4 isn't going to change it's design language so drastically just to incorporate flexible displays. If anything, the Samsung YOUM displays are more likely to appear as a completely new product. Still, do take this rumour with a heavy pinch of salt and disbelief, at least you'll feel more surprised if it actually does come true.

  • DiGi offers Samsung Galaxy S5 from RM999 until 20 April 2014

    DiGi offers Samsung Galaxy S5 from RM999 until 20 April 2014

    DiGi is now running roadshows this weekend at couple of places where they are offering the Samsung Galaxy S5 for RM999. You have to sign up for DG Smart Plan 108 & a supplementary line in order to enjoy it. For standard DG Smart Plan 108 alone, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is normally offered at RM1,399. It is RM400 off provided if you get an extra sub-line under your account.

  • U Mobile teases Samsung Galaxy S5 offer, NO Upfront payment

    U Mobile teases Samsung Galaxy S5 offer, NO Upfront payment

    While many of the other major Malaysia telcos have already come up with their Samsung Galaxy S5 bundle plans, U Mobile has only just started with a teaser ad. However, the teaser ad from U Mobile offers the Samsung Galaxy S5 with no upfront payment, something which could be tempting for those who just want to pay the subsidized price. In our experience this means that the subsidized price isn't as low as that offered by some of the other telcos but anything lower than the current retail price of RM2399 is a good thing we think. The teaser ad doesn't reveal any other details except that it will be available at U Mobile stores on 25 April 2014 so set that date free on your calendar should you be waiting for a Samsung Galaxy S5 from U Mobile.

  • Samsung gives special surprises for 55 new Samsung Galaxy S5 owners

    Samsung gives special surprises for 55 new Samsung Galaxy S5 owners

    In time with their launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Malaysia provided 55 selected buyers of the new Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone with special gifts worth RM200. The 55 fans were selected from five locations as previously reported. These locations included:

    • Celcom Blue Cube at the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall
    • Digi Concept Store at the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall
    • Maxis Centre at Suria KLCC
    • Samsung Experience Store at The Gardens Mall
    • Samsung Experience Store at the Gurney Paragon Mall Penang
  • Samsung Malaysia rewarding fans for Samsung Galaxy S5 11 April 2014 launch

    Samsung Malaysia rewarding fans for Samsung Galaxy S5 11 April 2014 launch

    Samsung Malaysia has announced that they will be offering special gifts for 55 fans who purchase the Samsung Galaxy S5 during the 11 April 2014 launch this Friday. In addition to these special gifts and the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone at RM2399, Samsung will also be selling the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch at RM899 and the Samsung Gear Fit smartband at RM599. This 1-day promotion will be available at:

    • Celcom Blue Cube at the Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall
    • DiGi Concept Store at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall
    • Maxis Centre at Suria KLCC
    • Samsung Experience Store at The Gardens Mall
    • Samsung Experience Store at the Gurney Paragon Mall Penang
  • Celcom Samsung Galaxy S5 bundle plans revealed

    Celcom Samsung Galaxy S5 bundle plans revealed

    Following up on our previous report, Celcom will offer a number of bundle plans for the Samsung Galaxy S5 which they will launch this Friday on 11 April 2014. Those who sign up will get an additional 5GB of data for the next 2 months. There doesn't seem to be any limit on the amount of first subscribers for this but the promotion will be from 11 April 2014 to 13 April 2014 only. Participating outlets will include Blue Cube Sunway Pyramid, Blue Cube Laman Seri, Blue Cube Publika, Celcom Center Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Penang and Celcom Center Taman Molek, Johor Baru. Celcom will offer the Samsung Galaxy S5 from RM988 with more details available in the table in this article.

  • Celcom launching Samsung Galaxy S5 on 11 April 2014 from RM988

    Celcom launching Samsung Galaxy S5 on 11 April 2014 from RM988

    Celcom will be launching the Samsung Galaxy S5 on 11 April 2014. Having already done the preview night for their Celcom First Elite customers, the launching on Friday will see Samsung's latest flagship smartphone bundled together with Celcom First Voice + Data mPro bundle plans from RM988. In addition to these bundle plans, Celcom will also offer a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite or Samsung Galaxy Y Neo at RM55 for the first 200 customers who attend the launching at the Bluecube Sunway Pyramid store. These customers will of course have to sign up for a Celcom First and mPro plan at the launch.