Create Your Own Story with vivo V5s

vivo Malaysia recently announced the availability of the new Matte Black variant for vivo V5s, a selfie focused smartphone that will give you the perfect selfie experience you have always dreamed of.

Chief Executive Officer of vivo Malaysia, Mike Xu said:“Our strong investment in R&D, innovation and localised marketing campaigns have help the brand record positive sales in the past year. Currently, vivo holds 12 percent of the total market share and is ranked fourth in the country with a year-over-year sales growth.”

Focused on a selfie-savvy young audience, the V5 series comes packed with an unparalleled 20MP front-facing camera. The new vivo V5s boasts a new ‘Selfie Softlight’ feature that induces a natural glow on the face which lights up the picture irrespective of the lighting conditions, without straining the eyes. This feature allows users to capture perfect selfies without ending up with grainy, distorted or flooded with hard flash light pictures.

vivo V5s has received positive response from consumers which led to an increased sales growth, making the V5s a popular choice  amongst Malaysians. In conjunction with this, vivo is now offering the Perfect Selfie smartphone in a brand new color variant — vivo V5s Matte Black!

A SELFIE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS — CREATE YOUR OWN STORY WITH THE vivo V5

Touted with the hashtag #PerfectSelfie, the main highlight of the vivo V5s is focused on its front camera. The selfie snapper is equipped with a 20-megapixel IMX376 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and an updatedSelfie Softlight that allows users to capture their beauty in any lighting condition by creating lighting effects akin to a professional photography studio. Co-engineered with Sony, the vivo V5s offers clear, vivid and natural colors with every shot which enhances the beautification of the photo and lets users stay gorgeous in any condition.

“The V5s’s 20MP front camera provides consumers with a fabulous selfie experience, earning itself a reputation as the phone of choice for selfie enthusiasts. Every day, more than 10 million selfies around the globe are shot on the V5s”, said Country Brand Manager, Simeon Sia.

In addition, vivo V5s comes with 3 new features - buffing, whitening and skin tone and Face Beauty 6.0 to meet more specific user requirements in multiple situations. The vivo Face Beauty 6.0 has been enhanced with features tailored to an individual’s skin condition and facial features creating more radiant, authentic and beautiful selfies”.

vivo V5s also introduces a new Group Selfie feature which lets you capture all your friends without having to squeeze in or leave anyone out. This feature not only lets you shoot group selfies in portrait mode, but its panoramic landscape panning effects can be used up close too.

The rear panel of the vivo V5s carries a powerful 13-megapixel f/2.2 shooter that is supported with Phase Detection Auto Focus technology and LED Flash, letting you capture every moment in fine detail. Remarkably, the rear camera is also capable of shooting multiple frames in quick succession to create stunning 52MP Ultra HD Photos.

The vivo V5s adopts a gorgeous 5.5 inch HD resolution panel that is protected with a 2.5D curved Corning Gorilla Glass for its display while its slim body measuring 153.8x75.5x7.55mm with weight of 154 grams makes it comfortable to hold.

In order to enhance the security protection of the device, vivo has also added a fingerprint sensor on the front panel of the vivo V5s. In the blink of an eye, the vivo V5s can be instantly unlocked with just one touch!

64GB MEGA SIZE INTERNAL STORAGE — STORE AS MANY MEDIA FILES AS YOU WANT!

Under the hood, the vivo V5s is powered by a power-efficient 64-bit octa-core processor that comes with a Mali-T860 MP2 GPU built for mobile gaming. For the memory options, it offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can be further expanded with a microSD card of up to 256GB storage capacity. Packing a 3,000 mAh capacity battery, the vivo V5s allows you to stay connected all day long.

The vivo V5s is running the latest FunTouch OS 3.0 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system which further enhances the performance of the device.  

vivo V5s also features App Clone which helps you separate your professional life from your personal life. It allows you to use two accounts to log into the same social media apps. Current supported apps for the App Clone feature include WhatsApp, Line, BBM, WeChat, Zalo and Viber. This feature gives you the convenience to access multiple social media accounts without the hassle of carrying another phone.

GET READY TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A MORE AUTHENTIC AUDIO EXPERIENCE

An audiophile graded Digital Analog Converter —AK4376 is built inside the vivo V5s that marks vivo’s journey to Hi-Fi perfection. This audio chipset not only delivers unparalleled clarity of sound quality, it also offers the best performance as a compact DAC with headphone amplifier for portable audio devices. Additionally, it is also capable of reproducing the performance of original acoustic sounds with the ability in showing -100dB or better performances in all audible bands.

Connectivity wise, the vivo V5s offers dual SIM card slots that supports 4G LTE networks as well as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack and etc. 

GET THE PERFECT SELFIE SMARTPHONE AT LOWER PRICES WITH DIGI, MAXIS & CELCOM!

Another highlight of the month of June will be the collaboration of vivo with major telco service providers in Malaysia – Digi, Maxis and Celcom. Retailing at RM1,299, each telco service provider is offering the device at lower prices through a subscription device bundle package, or you may even get the device for free!  The vivo V5s will come in three color options:Matte Black, Gold, and Rose Gold and will be available for purchase starting from 17 June 2017. 

For more information, please visit: http://www.vivo.myor www.facebook.com/vivoMobileMalaysia or call 03 9222 0899 for more details.

U Mobile Launches Unlimited Hero P78

U Mobile has launched a brand new postpaid plan called Unlimited Hero P78 at its ‘Unlimited Ideas’ creative showcase today. The new plan is another initiative from the telco to enable its customers to truly enjoy their passions via their smartphone any day, without ever having to monitor their data usage as it comes with unlimited high-speed data. 

On top of that, Unlimited Hero P78 customers will also never need to cut short conversations with their loved ones or friends as calls to all networks are unlimited, via Call-Onz™. All these benefits are available to customers at just RM78 a month.

Jasmine Lee, Chief Marketing Officer said that the benefits do not end with just data. “Aside from unlimited high-speed data, Unlimited Hero P78 also offers Call-Onz™, which gives our customer unlimited calls to all networks. All the usage freedom, be it data or calls, is available any day, anytime at just RM78 a month. You really cannot beat that!”

Apart from unlimited data and calls, Unlimited Hero P78 is also bundled with Roam-OnzTM, a new service which gives customers 5GB of free high-speed data to roam in 12 selected countries such as South Korea, India and Australia.

To mark the launch of the new product and service, U Mobile hosted an ‘Unlimited Ideas’ creative showcase where they invited Eunice Martin, the winner of the top food influencer award at Influence Asia 2017, to exhibit her work and share her passion for food styling and photography with the audience. As part of the exhibition, Eunice Martin also created an exclusive food art display inspired by the new Unlimited Hero P78.

Unlimited Hero P78 is available to customers from today for a limited time only. For more information please visit www.u.com.my/unlimited.

MOLPay Cash; The Next Big Thing

MOLPay Sdn Bhd, Southeast Asia’s leading payment solutions provider raises the ante in e-commerce market segment by introducing MOLPay Cash, the first and only Online-to-Offline (O2O) innovative payment, pioneering in Southern Asia.

MOLPay Cash is a way of payment for customers that prefer to explore online shopping, but has no online banking accounts or cards. This is also perfect for online frequents that prefer offline cash payment. MOLPay Cash works as an alternative way of paying your shopping cart without keying in your banking details into a webpage.

As 60 per cent of Malaysian consumers prefer cash payment method instead of through credit cards[if !supportFootnotes][1][endif], this payment channel will be one of the main attractions for online e-commerce businesses. The introduction of MOLPay Cash is also timely since Malaysians are very concerned about their cyber-safety and more hesitant to reveal their payment card details online even if their personal info are protected[if !supportFootnotes][2][endif].

One of the main reasons why MOLPay Cash users are doubling each month is because there is no fuss in using this payment channel. The users can skip the tedious steps for creating an online account as well as keying in personal data and banking details on an online portal. It is as easy as buying online, checking out, paying for purchased items at the nearest 7-Eleven store and waiting for the parcel’s arrival.

The collaboration between these two companies will give a 40% boost in sales for the local e-commerce businesses from huge corporation to SMEs through MOLPay Cash alone, as it serves the remaining 60 percent of the unbanked market. It is also seen as a way for online merchants to expand their reach to more Malaysian consumers, thereby allowing more revenue and greater value for their new and existing customers.

“MOLPay Cash is the Online-to-Offline (O2O) gateway for these e-commerce as well as m-commerce businesses, from established companies to small SMEs, to engage and seize the 60% of the market that prefer cash payment over online banking or cards. In order to get to them, these online businesses are in need for a new, better and a more innovative means of payment,” said Mr. Eng Sheng Guan, Chief Executive Officer of MOLPay Sdn Bhd.

“MOLPay Cash is set to provide greater value to our Malaysian e-commerce businesses as it will spur local SMEs which are still exploring other innovative payment channels to engage the rest of the underserved market. The convenience of MOLPay Cash will allow these businesses to reach out to customers and grow their customer base as they can pay by cash to the nearest 7-Eleven for their online purchases,” added Mr. Eng.

“So far, we are witnessing an astounding 80% hike in monthly transactions for MOLPay Cash across the nation and we are expecting growth of more than 150%.  This number can be achieved through proper integration, awareness and education of the existence of such channel where many online businesses have neglected”, Mr. Eng concluded.

How does it work?

Just like any other monetary transaction, a few simple steps are involved to complete a payment for an online purchase with a maximum of RM1,500 transaction per day for safety reasons.

The person making an online purchase from selected online portals can proceed to checkout and select MOLPay Cash as their payment method that will then send a request to MOLPay.

A transaction ID and verification code will then be generated and the said buyer is required to take their transaction ID and verification code to the nearest 7-Eleven outlet and make the payment.  Once the payment has been done, a receipt will be issued and the merchant will then be updated on your payment status.  The only thing left to do is to wait for your parcel to arrive at your doorstep.

MOLPay offers a 48-hours period of payment to buyers to clear their transaction at any 7-Eleven outlets nationwide before voiding the order made.

Monetary transaction has the upper hand in the sense of its operating time. Most, if not all credit or debit card transactions will be momentarily suspended from 12am until 4:30am to allow their banking system to update.

But that will not  be a problem with MOLPay Cash.  There 2,122 7-Eleven outlets nationwide, which means at least 150 outlets per state, operates 24-hours a day, everyday of the year.

For more information about MOLPay Cash and other MOLPay Sdn Bhd services, please visit http://www.molpay.com/v3/7eleven

Flash Malaysia join forces with Lazada Malaysia in conjunction with Black Friday & Cyber Monday

In line with Lazada Malaysia’s Online Revolution Campaign, Flash Malaysia is providing its consumers exclusive deals on Flash Plus 2 in conjunction with the Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales on Lazada. Customers can save up to RM124 when they  purchase their Flash Plus 2 devices online from 25^th-28th November 2016.

Among the unique features of Flash Plus 2 includes fast charging technology, fingerprint scanner and a booming HiFi together with a Helio P10 processor, a sizeable 5.5” screen and stock Android M operating system. With these unique built-ins, Flash Plus 2 enable consumers to experience premium features and built at a fraction of a price!

Consumers have the option to pick between two colours - Luna Silver & Venus Gold. It also comes with 2 different RAM capacity. In conjunction with Black Friday and Cyber Monday the 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory is currently on sale at RM479 (previously at RM599) while the 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory is priced at RM605 (previously at RM729).

Log on to http://www.lazada.com.my this weekend and search for Flash Plus 2.

Travel Light with Flash Plus 2

Travelling within the country, or abroad is a favorite among Malaysians. Flash understands what Malaysians love to do and is offering a RM100 travel package discount voucher when you purchase a Flash Plus 2 from offline stores.

Flash Plus 2 is a perfect combination of hardware and software, featuring a metal framework, and supporting fingerprint scan, fast charging and HiFi while being configured with the Helio P10 processor, 5.5” screen and stock Android M operating system.

But what makes it your perfect travelling companion is the outstanding camera and the HiFi music player. Flash Plus 2 adopts integration of PDAF and contrast focusing with merely 0.1s of focal alignment, allowing users to take a snap shot of fleeting moments. You won’t miss any memorable moments.

In order to appeal to more preferences, it comes in two attractive colors, which is Luna Sliver and Venus Gold. The metal rear case went through multiple complex processes like horizontal brushed metal surface and twice anodic oxidation, among others, coupled with fine details in the phone body to produce a truly beautiful phone.

Starting October 24, 2016, the RM100 Travel Package Discount Voucher will be given out when you purchase a Flash Plus 2, in stores! Customers will only be eligible to receive the RM100 voucher when they purchased their Flash Plus 2 in stores.

Customers who have purchased their Flash Plus 2 in store can log in to https://www.packist.com/voucher-redeem to complete your redemption of the RM100 travel discount. Packist.com is a registered licensed travel agency, and offers travel packages that you can redeem in part with the voucher.

May your newly-store-bought Flash Plus 2, help you capture your memorable journeys and may it play you, the perfect soundtrack for your future adventures.

Only available for a limited time, please log on to http://www.flash3c.com/my/where-to-buy/ and locate the nearest offline store. The offer stands, while stocks last.

Gotta Catch 'Em All

It has been more than a month ever since the Pokemon Go craze swept all over Malaysia.

I wasn't a fan of Pokemon before this and aside of Pikachu, I didn't even know other Pokemon characters. But ever since I played Pokemon Go, I could nail like 90 per cent of the characters.

A month plus gone and I'm at level 21 with 101 Pokemon caught thus far. Not that bad right?

I know the craze is slightly dying. When you reach higher level and 60-70 percent of the Pokemon, there's nothing more you can catch. And the super rare Pokemon characters are really hard to be caught.

What about the gym?

You could hardly go into gym as errors happen most of the time.

But then again, we still have this undying spirit of "Gotta Catch 'Em All". It feels so satisfying everytime a new Pokemon added into the Pokedex.

So where is the best place to catch Pokemon?

Definitely, Taman Jaya which is just opposite Amcorp Mall. Pikachu is like running wild there! Aside from Pikachu, you can find Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Magikarp there as well.

In any given moment, three to four Pikachu could appear!

They are not zombies but they are human flocking at Taman Jaya just to
catch Pikachu. It seems an animated Pikachu could do the job better in uniting
people compared to political propangda :)

I caught so many Pikachu there til I could even evolve it into Raichu!

Playing Pokemon Go is more than a game, for me. Really, it could strengthen your ties with your family members or with your friends. Though it is annoying to see people got so engaged with their phones and block your way or even walking zombies which walking slowly in a group but they are completing a mission together. I even bumped into my long lost friends plenty of time while playing this game.

In addition to strengthen your ties, playing Pokemon Go could really entice you to get out from comfort of your home and visit the public places and parks. It's time to do the walking to hatch the eggs.

The ever so beautiful Dataran Merdeka

For the first time in my entire life, I stepped into Merdeka Square and I felt like a tourist from afar. It is a huge square indeed when you need to walk from one end to another end to catch Pokemon. But beware of the sprinkles there - please don't get wet. Plenty of Charmender there. Some said, Snorlax appears there sometimes. I didn't have any luck for Snorlax but I caught the rare Hitmonchan.

Soaring high

Central Park Bandar Utama

1Utama is great place to catch Pokemon but sadly, the reception could be bad sometimes. The rare Pokemon I ever caught there was Ponyta and Seadra. You can go out to Central Park outside of 1Utama - Magikarp and Shellder are aplenty there. And since it's a dog-friendly park, you can play with the dogs too - not Growlithe, real dogs I'm talking about.

Taman Tun Park, TTDI

Nothing much here - if you need candies for Psyduck and Magikarp, please visit this park.

Setia Walk Puchong

It's like a nest for Magikarp here. If you need to collect 400 Magikarp candies, please drop by here. Even if you're inside the restaurant, Magikarp could appear on your food!

But then again, as we are engaging with Pokemon Go, please don't neglect the people who do not play like our grandma and grandpa. Ditch your phone for awhile and spend time with them. I know rare Pokemon is hard to come by but you only have your grandparents once in a lifetime.

Good night every one and Gotta Catch 'Em All!