News & Reviews:   Bluetooth

Yesterday, OPPO held its annual INNO Day and introduced a second member of the MariSilicon family — the all-new MariSilicon Y Bluetooth audio SoC. As the name implies, this chipset primarily focuses on audio performance via Bluetooth and here's what you need to know.

Have you heard of the PerantiSiswa programme by the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM)? It aims to provide B40 students in higher-learning institutions with a tablet. Recently, it was confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 was the chosen device.

Previously, K-KOMM announced that successful applicants will also receive a keyboard and stylus. But in some cases, a mouse is probably more useful than a stylus. You might also prefer using a different keyboard with more features. With that in mind, we decided to provide you with a few options you can consider. Here are some recommended accessories for your PerantiSiswa tablet.

Qualcomm has released a new RF front-end module which supports the next generation Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E as well as Bluetooth. Made for use for a variety of devices including smartphones, automotive, XR extended reality, PC and more, the new RF module allows manufacturers to be more cost-effective by developing Wi-Fi devices quickly.

Yesterday, we reported how Apple was successful in its patent application for an under-display Face ID technology. Well, it looks like the tech giant has been busy behind the scenes and has also been granted patents for other designs, including for a few game controllers!

Speaking of the game controller patents, it seems that Apple may still be figuring out the best design option. The company has had three different design concepts for the gaming controller in two separate patent applications that were approved by the US Patent and Trademark Office as well as from the European Patent Office.

Although Android 13 is still a long way to go, we have already seen some of the features that it might bring. Today, a new one dubbed 'tap to transfer' has arrived, and it could allow users to transfer media files to speakers more seamlessly.

Just yesterday, the MySejahtera app had a new update that allows people to trace a person nearby who is covid-infected. To make sure that everyone is safe, our Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin would like to advise everyone to turn on the Bluetooth at all times.

MySejahtera's new feature MySJ Trace is now live for all Android users! If you have no idea what is it, the feature utilizes Bluetooth to detect whether a person nearby is diagnosed with COVID-19. The system will then notify those who may have been in close contact with that person.

Qualcomm has achieved a new technology breakthrough by announcing aptX Lossless today. The new audio feature will finally allow the ability to deliver CD-quality audio over Bluetooth. Therefore, the doubts regarding sound quality when comparing wired and wireless audio devices might have now come to an end.

This article will highlight 3 budget categories that include all the tools you will need to convert your tablet into a WFH workhorse.

Sony Malaysia has officially unveiled the SRS-XB13 will be available in Malaysia starting from August 2021. While there is no information on the local pricing, we do know that it will be available in 6 striking colours including black, blue, taupe, coral pink, powder blue, as well as lemon yellow.