Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery Transforms Mobile Gaming

New Controller Turns Compatible Devices into Mobile Gaming Consoles; Roughly Doubles Battery Life

KUALA LUMPUR — Nov 22, 2013 — Logitech, a leading innovator of gaming peripherals, today introduced the Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery – providing console-style game controls and increasing game play-time on your iPhone 5s, iPhone 5, or iPod touch (5th generation) running iOS 7.

To use this first-of-its-kind mobile gaming console, you simply insert your compatible iPhone or iPod touch into the controller as you would with a standard case. The analog off-screen controls of the Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery deliver a gaming experience that’s familiar to console players everywhere, with a D-pad, shoulder triggers and face buttons that allow you to control game play.

As a result, you can use the entire screen for viewing the game, giving you a more immersive mobile gaming experience. And thanks to the controller’s comfortable shape, you can play for longer periods. The portable controller maintains a profile that fits easily in your pocket or small bag – putting intensive, complex games within your reach wherever you are.

“We designed this controller to deliver a true console-gaming experience on an iOS 7 mobile device,” said Prasenjit Sarkar, Regional Director for Southeast Asia at Logitech. “With gaming so pervasive on the mobile platform – our research shows that 87% of iPhone and iPod touch users play games on their device – it’s time to revolutionize the experience.”

With your iPhone or iPod touch in the controller, you’ll maintain full access to power on/off, volume, camera, speakers, headphone jack and charging. And your controller’s 1500 mAh battery increases the battery capacity of your iPhone 5s, iPhone 5 or fifth-generation iPod touch. Plus, you can recharge both batteries without removing the phone from the controller.

The controller is compatible with the iOS 7 game controller framework for which a long and rapidly growing list of popular games are supported, including Bastion, Fast & Furious 6: The Game, MetalStorm Aces, Galaxy On Fire 2™ HD and Nitro™ among others available from the App Store.  

Pricing and Availability
The Logitech PowerShell Controller + Battery is expected to be available in Malaysia by end of January 2014 for a suggested retail price of RM399. For more information please visit www.logitech.com/my or www.facebook.com/LogitechMalaysia

DiGi makes it easy for customers to own the brand new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c

SHAH ALAM, 31 October 2013 – In conjunction with the launch of the much anticipated iPhone 5s, the most forward-thinking smartphone in the world, and iPhone 5c, the most colorful iPhone yet, DiGi is offering its customers a special introductory price for the 16 GB models at RM965 and RM630 respectively. This offer is bundled with the iDiGi 138 plan.

Both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are available at all participating DiGi outlets as well as from DiGi Store Online (shop.digi.com.my), where home deliveries can be arranged with their SIM card fully activated.

(L-R) Praveen Rajan, Head of Products-Internet & Services for DiGi and Jason Ooi, first #DiGiFASTLINE iPhone 5S customer.

iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c come equipped with iOS 7, featuring a stunning new user interface and design that makes it feel more alive with an elegant colour palette, distinct, functional layers and subtle motion. Both devices comes with hundreds of great new features, including Control Centre, Notification Centre, improved Multitasking, AirDrop®, enhanced Photos, Safari®, and Siri®.

"DiGi is thrilled to bring the latest smartphones in town to our customers today. Malaysians are fast becoming avid users of the Internet and we believe the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c with its new innovative functionalities will further enhance our customers’ online experience,” said Praveen Rajan, Head of Products – Internet & Services for DiGi.

(L-R) Praveen Rajan, Head of Products-Internet & Services for DiGi and Wong Carmen, first walk-in iPhone 5S customer.

The first 100 customers, who queued at each of the five DiGi Stores for the Midnight Sale, were offered a special promotion of RM99 for iPhone 5c 16GB which comes with the iDiGi 138 plan. The five DiGi stores are in SS2 in Petaling Jaya, Taman Molek in Johor Bahru, Api-Api in Kota Kinabalu, Jalan Kulas Tengah in Kuching and Pulau Tikus in Pulau Pinang

Leading up to the launch, DiGi ran a unique virtual queue, the #DiGiFastline.  DiGi invited customers nationwide to spread the word on its iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c promotions via Facebook and Twitter. The 250 most active advocates between midnight of 28th October and midnight of 29th October received a special pass to queue in the fast track lane, making it easy and faster for them to get their hands on the latest iPhone models.

For full pricing and availability details for iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c in Malaysia from DiGi, please visit: digi.my/iphone

For more information on iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone

Purchase New iPhone with Beats products & enjoy Great Bundle

MALAYSIA, OCT 2013 – Contract-free iPhone 5S/5C will be available at your nearest Switch outlets! The launch will begin @ 10 am, 31st October 2013!

Beats Malaysia would collaborate with Switch for this launch. At limited time, for every purchase of Iphone 5c or 5S, customer would entitle to following promotions:

a. Purchasers of the Beats Pill would entitle to get an iPolar Battery Bank 2600mah for free.
b. Purchasers of the Beats by Dr. Dre limited edition Neon Mixr headphones would entitled to a free- iphone 5 casing or Limited edition premium Beats neon T-shirts
c. Purchasers of the Beats by Dr. Dre Studio HD headphones would entitled to a free- iphone 5 casing or Limited edition premium Beats neon T-shirts

Purchasers of the Beats by Dr. Dre limited edition Neon Mixr headphones would entitled to a free- iphone 5 casing or Limited edition premium Beats neon T-shirts

Introducing The Beats By Dr. Dre Limited-Edition Neon Mixr Headphones
Beats Mixr first started off by David Guetta, who challenged Beats by Dr. Dre to create the perfect set of world-class ear cups. One year and thousands of prototypes later, Beats by Dr. Dre is proud to present one of the lightest, loudest headphones ever — and now, in five eye-catching neon colors: green, orange, pink, yellow, blue.

The Beats By Dr. Dre Limited-Edition Neon Mixr Headphones features include:
• 40mm drivers provide low-frequency range with a custom diaphragm, which produces smooth mids and highs, designed to help DJs play to a crowd
• Soft leatherette ear pads fit over the ear comfortably, making Beats Mixr headphones wearable for hours
• Metal construction and a molded headband keep Beats Mixr headphones sturdy and travel-friendly. Ear cups pivot up to 270 degrees for single-ear monitoring with articulation and a snug fit unique to your ears
• Dual input 3.5mm jacks let Beats Mixr headphones daisy chain audio with friends and other music enthusiasts for easy sharing
• By keeping ambient noise out, Beats Mixr headphones provide a cleaner sound while reducing leakage from your own music.

Introducing The Beats By Dr. Dre Beats Pill Wireless Speaker
At Beats, sound is king. From the placement of the drivers to the materials of the grill, the Beats Pill is specifically designed to optimize sound quality and maximize volume. The Beats Pill is the first product to be fully integrated with the company’s patented Beats Audio algorithm and also features exclusive speaker modules to provide the highest quality portable listening experience. The Beats Pill will be available in the Beats by Dr. Dre signature colors black, white and red (with additional color options coming soon).

The Beats Pill is the first wireless speaker to hit store shelves with tap-to-pair NFC and apt-X technology for easy and instant Bluetooth audio. More features include:
•       All call functions — including speakerphone when paired with your smartphone
•       Four-speaker system with Beats unique sound profile
•       Rechargeable lithium ion battery provides 7 hours of continuous play
•       AC Power adapter with USB receptacle for charging
•       Auto shut-off after 30 minutes of no signal detection to conserve battery life
•       3.5mm line out for connection to an external speaker system
•       Built-in mic for hands-free conferencing
•       Echo cancellation for call clarity and feedback control
•       8 Bluetooth profiles.

Kaspersky Lab launches free app for secure web browsing on iPhone and iPad

PETALING JAYA, October 23, 2013 - Kaspersky Lab is pleased to announce the release of a new free app to ensure users are safe while surfing the web on their iPhone and iPad devices. The new Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS is now available from the Apple App Store.

Like any Internet user, iPhone and iPad owners can fall victim to cyber attacks which use social engineering techniques. The most widespread example of this is phishing, which tricks users into providing their personal information through the use of fake websites or mass mailings that use the names and logos of well-known companies. The user could be tricked into sharing their passwords to a social networking site, email address, Apple ID account, and more.

The risks are even bigger for anyone who uses a mobile device for banking and financial transactions.

According to a recent B2B International survey, 38% of mobile device owners use their gadgets to perform financial transactions, while one in three users encountered phishing attacks that posed as ebanking services.

Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS blocks links to phishing sites and other web-based resources that can be dangerous for users. The new application can also filter content according to selected user criteria. This way, users can automatically block pornographic sites, material containing violence or profanity, gaming sites, social networks, chats, forums and more. There are 17 pre-defined content filtering categories in total.

Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS provides real-time protection from known and emerging threats thanks to data it receives from Kaspersky Security Network, which processes threat intelligence delivered by users of Kaspersky Lab security products from around the world. The new application is compatible with Apple devices running iOS 5 and higher.

Alexey Chikov, Product Manager at Kaspersky Lab, commented: “Quite a few users of Apple products believe their devices are immune to cyber attacks. This false sense of security makes it easier for cybercriminals to execute their plans. Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS protects users from dangerous content whenever they go online.”

Kaspersky Lab has solutions which can protect all kinds of devices – from smartphones to servers.

This autumn the company released Kaspersky Internet Security - Multi-Device, a key solution for home users designed for all Internet-connected devices: Windows and Mac- based computers as well as Android-based smartphones and tablets. The release of Kaspersky Safe Browser for iOS brings iOS-based devices into this secure ecosystem.

Over 10 Million Downloads of BBM for Android and iPhone in the First Day

BBM achieves top ranking in the App Store in over 75 countries within the first 24 hours

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – In just 24 hours BBM™ has been downloaded over 10 million times by Android™ and iPhone® users, one of the best single-day openings for a mobile app to date. BBM, the premier private social network from BlackBerry® (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), is available for free in the App StoreSM and Google Play™ for immediate download.

BBM also quickly rose through the rankings on the App Store to be the number one free app in more than 75 countries in the first 24 hours, including the US, Canada, the UK, Indonesia and most of the Middle East. User ratings in both the App Store and Google Play are overwhelmingly positive, earning BBM 60,000 five-star reviews on Google Play from about 87,000 reviews.

“This has been an incredible launch for BBM across Android and iPhone devices. The mobile messaging market is full of opportunity for BBM. We intend to be the leading private social network for everyone who needs the immediate communication and collaboration of instant messaging combined with the privacy, control and reliability delivered through BBM,” said Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice President, BBM at BlackBerry.

BBM users, old and new, are enjoying the following features:
• BBM Chat – Enjoy real, immediate conversations with friends on Android, iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones. Not only does BBM let people know their message has been delivered and read, it also shows them when a contact is responding to a message.
• More than chat – With BBM, customers can simply and instantly share files such as photos and voice notes. Multi-person chats are a great way to invite contacts to chat together.
• Get in the Group – BBM Groups lets users invite up to 30 friends to chat together, as well as share photo albums, calendars and files.
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• Post Updates and stay in the know – BBM lets people post a personal message, profile picture and a current status, and lets contacts see statuses instantly in Updates.
• Your unique PIN – Every BBM user has a unique PIN that maintains privacy, so users are not required to ever give out their phone number or email address to a new or casual contact.

Android and iPhone users will have access to BBM Voice and Video calling, as well as the new community building tool – BBM Channels – in the near future.

For more information on BBM, or to download BBM, please visit www.bbm.com. Follow @BBM on Twitter for the latest news and updates.

DiGi to Bring iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c to Malaysia on 31 October

Shah Alam, 10 October 2013 – DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (DiGi) today announced it will offer iPhone 5s, the most forward-thinking smartphone in the world, and iPhone 5c, the most colorful iPhone yet, to customers beginning 31 October 2013.

Customers may pre-register interest today at www.digi.my/iphone.  More details on the packages will be provided in due course. For more information please visit: www.digi.com.my

For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.  

Please find attached the screenshot of the iPhone 5 (iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c) on the pre-registration page on DiGi's website.

Ovum comments: Apple won't crumble just yet

Following Apple’s announcement today, Ovum analysts have put together their initial reaction. Tony Cripps, Principal Analyst, Devices and Platforms, Telecoms at Ovum provides his view on the new releases:

“Even post-Jobs Apple still does great theatre, even if most of what was announced was unusually well-heralded in the blogosphere.

“Clearly there’s little need for gimmicks in the flagship 5S, in a launch replete with significant spec upgrades over and beyond the usual screen improvements. Apple, is certainly offering meaningful innovation here. Moving to a 64-bit architecture means Apple can genuinely claim to have brought something new to the smartphone party. It should certainly help the company further cement its lead as a mobile gaming platform and will give the Android fraternity something to think about in a space whose significance is sometimes downplayed beyond the gaming world.

“Ingratiating itself to the burgeoning community of health and fitness application developers with new sensors is also a good move by Apple at a time when consumer and professional interest in those categories are booming.

“Meanwhile the integrated capacitive fingerprint sensor will build legitimacy for the technology in mainstream consumer electronics, although privacy concerns are bound to raise their heads in these newly paranoid times.

“Anyone expecting Apple to come truly down market with the iPhone 5C was fooling themselves. The day that happens is the day the company signals that it has run out of headroom for expansion. It’s far from ready to concede that yet as it’s greater interest in Japan and China show, although the mooted tie up with China Mobile wasn’t announced as this comment was written.

“It does though indicate an acceptance that the consumers in the upper reaches of the smartphone mid-market are increasingly looking to distinctive devices of their own, and are not happy to accept cast offs or dumbed-down versions of former flagships.

“Colour variations and a clear design of its own is a good way to do this and clearly Apple isn’t too proud to follow its smartphone rivals in using this tactic. This change hasn’t affected Apple too much to date but would have represented a threat if the company hadn’t addressed the problem now – its once a year refresh can sometimes work against it.”

Microsoft announces Office Mobile for iPhone, 1mil Office 365 Home Premium subscribers in just over 100 days

New Office officially the best-selling Office edition yet, with more than one sold every second on average since it launched

KUALA LUMPUR, 17 June 2013 – Microsoft has released Office Mobile for iPhone available for free from the Apple App Store for Office 365 Home Premium and Office 365 ProPlus subscribers. Similar to its free Office Mobile that ships with every Windows Phone handset, the iPhone app enables great Office content viewing and on-the-go content editing capabilities.

After signing in to their Office 365 account, users can access, view and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents from anywhere. And, they can count on Office Mobile to keep all content and formatting intact so documents still look great back on their PC or Mac.

Danny Ong, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Microsoft Malaysia.

“When we launched Office 365 earlier this year, we committed to delivering regular updates and new capabilities to Office 365 subscribers. Since then, we've expanded Skype calling and added new OneNote features. Office Mobile is another great example of the value of subscribing to Office 365,” said Danny Ong, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Microsoft Malaysia.  

With Office Mobile for iPhone, users enjoy:
• Consistent Office experience - Because Office Mobile is from Microsoft, formatting and layout remain intact when viewing, editing or adding comments, thanks to support for charts, animations, SmartArt graphics and shapes. When users return to their PC or Mac, documents look like it should.
• Easy access - Office Mobile is designed for people on the move.  Users can quickly and easily access Office content in the cloud on SkyDrive or SkyDrive Pro. When users are on their iPhones, they’ll easily find the content they’ve viewed on their computer in the Recent Documents panel. And, of course, users can view and edit Office documents sent in email.
• Office optimized for the small screen - Office Mobile has been optimized for the iPhone’s small screen so users can get important things done quickly. For instance, the Slide Navigator allows users to page through PowerPoint presentations fast while Speaker Notes help them practice presentations on the go. When reviewing Word documents on their iPhone, the Resume Reading feature takes users to the exact point in the document where they left off on their computer so they never miss a beat.
• Sharing built in – Users can make quick edits and share documents right from their iPhone with Office Mobile. When working with others, users can review comments in Word and Excel documents on their phone and add their own. When they're done, users can save directly to SkyDrive or SkyDrive Pro or just send as an email attachment.

A video demonstrating the key features of Office Mobile for iPhone is available here: http://youtu.be/nDR150tAOkk. More information about the app is available on the Office Blog at http://aka.ms/Office365-iPhone.

Thanks a million: The best-selling Office edition to date
Microsoft makes this announcement on the back of another recent milestone, when it announced that the new Office suite had officially become the best-selling Office edition yet, with more than one sold every second on average since it launched.

On top of that, in just over 100 days, Office 365 Home Premium has attained more than 1 million subscribers, putting it on pace with some of the most popular services around.

“The numbers are only part of the story. At its core, Office exists to help people get things done, and people tell us they are choosing the service because it delivers full Office, it keeps them always up-to-date and it's a fantastic value.  What's truly exciting is how people are using the service and their newfound flexibility to do great things. From entrepreneurs who are realizing their dreams to families who are finding more time to connect. This is just our way of transforming the way people do things – whether in the way they study, the way they conduct business, or just become more productive on the whole,” said Ong.

A big differentiator of Office 365 Home Premium is its subscription service model, which comes with cloud-connected capabilities. It includes a one-license-for-the-entire-household model (up to five PCs or Macs and on mobile devices), 27 GB of cloud storage with SkyDrive (20 GB more than the perpetual license user), as well as 60 free Skype world calling minutes per month – so calls can be made to selected mobile, landline or PCs around the world. Users will also get ongoing product and services upgrades for as long as they are subscribed to the service. For Office 365 subscribers, this means new features and services stream to subscribers as soon as they’re ready, eliminating the hassles of upgrading and keeping subscribers always up-to-date.

HP Introduces SureSupply App for Simplified Supplies Selectability and Ordering

Instant access to the right Original HP printing supplies from your iOS® or Android™ device 1,3,4

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June  13, 2013 — HP today introduced the HP SureSupply app, the easiest way for customers to select and shop for Original HP Ink and Toner cartridges directly from their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Android device.

The HP SureSupply app also allows customers to monitor ink and toner levels, find the right cartridges, compare prices and purchase new supplies online or in-store, while on-the-go. 1,2,3,4

"We know our customers want technologies and solutions that make their lives easier," said Kim Dae-Hwan, Country General Manager, Printing and Personal Systems Group. "The HP SureSupply app does just that, giving customers access to the information they need, when they need it. With SureSupply, it's easy to keep relevant product and cartridge and printer information in one place and choose to order directly from your smartphone or tablet."

Meeting customers where they are
The HP SureSupply program allows customers to easily order Original HP cartridges online or through a phone call.

Now iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android users4 can download the HP SureSupply app for:
• Finding Cartridges – Always have HP cartridge and printer details at hand to save time. Recently used and networked printer details are saved so cartridge information is instantly available. 1
• Receiving Low Ink Alerts – The ability to check cartridge levels and receive automatic alerts when cartridges are low allow customers to print without surprises. 1, 3
• Easy Purchasing – Compare prices and purchase cartridges online from HP and other retailers. 2

The HP SureSupply app is an updated application, formerly branded eSupplies, and now available for free from the App Store5 and the Android Market.

(1) Requires an Internet connection to an HP web-enabled or networked printer and mobile device. Airprint and other device/printer connections may require wireless access point. Separately purchased data plans and service agreements may apply. Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from access point. Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz routers only.

(2) Retailer availability and participation may vary by country.

(3) Mobile device and printer must be connected to the same network to access approximate cartridge levels. iOS devices must have app open to receive alerts. 

(4) Supports the following devices running iOS 4.3 or later: iPad® (all models), iPhone® (3GS or later), iPod touch® (3rd generation or later). iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple® Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Compatible with Android 2.0 and later devices. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. 

(5) The App Store is a service mark of Apple® Inc. 

Meet the new LinkedIn Mobile App

LinkedIn today unveiled a brand new Mobile Phone App, re-invented to help professionals stay ahead in their careers – be they road warriors or desk warriors.  The new mobile phone experience makes it easier for members to get the most relevant and timely professional insights, as well as discover and engage with all the great professional discussions taking place on LinkedIn. In the fourth quarter of 2012, an average of 27 percent of unique visiting members to LinkedIn came through mobile apps, versus just 15 percent a year ago.

The new mobile phone experience, available on both the Mobile App as well as mobile web browsers, also has a personalised navigation page for professionals to customize their LinkedIn mobile experience.

New features include:

A richer and more visual stream

A richer and more visual stream is now available to users, with news, updates, original posts from influencers, and more.

The new app also offers easier ways to join and engage in professional conversations by liking and commenting without leaving the update stream.

Personalised navigation page

Users can now enjoy a personalized navigation page to customise their LinkedIn mobile experience, such as adding shortcuts for their favorite tools to stay informed and connected wherever they may work.

New design

The mobile phone experience has been completely redesigned to create better user interaction throughout the app.

Users can now download the new LinkedIn Mobile Phone App on their Android mobile phones and iPhones, as well as check out LinkedIn’s new mobile web experience. It is available in 15 languages, including Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese (Traditional, Simplified).

To learn more about the new features, read the LinkedIn blog post.

MAXIS THE FIRST TO ACTIVATE 4G LTE FOR APPLE DEVICES

• All new and existing Maxis customers using iPhone 5, iPad mini and iPad 4 can now enjoy super fast internet on Maxis’ 4G LTE network 
• Maxis quadruples its 4G LTE footprint, enabling more than 100,000 customers to enjoy super fast internet services
• Maxis expects to expand 4G LTE coverage further in Klang Valley, Penang and Johor Bahru by Q3 2013

Kuala Lumpur, 9 April 2013. Find out how fast your iPhone 5, iPad mini and iPad 4 can go with the nation’s largest 4G LTE network! Maxis Berhad (Maxis), Malaysia’s only integrated communications service provider, today announced that customers using the iPhone 5, as well as iPad mini and iPad 4 can now enjoy super-fast internet through its 4G LTE network. These three Apple devices join the Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC One XL which were the first two smartphones to be activated on Maxis’ 4G LTE network.

Suren J Amarasekera, Maxis’ Joint Chief Operating Officer, said, “In 2009 Maxis was the pioneer to introduce the iPhone to Malaysia and now Maxis is proud to announce that Maxis users of Apple iPhone 5, fourth generation iPad with Retina display and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular model will be the first in Malaysia to experience superior services on Maxis’ high speed 4G LTE network.  We firmly believe that our range of plans offer compelling value to our Apple users and will give them the opportunity to get the most out of the amazing features of these Apple devices.  We are certain that our Apple customers will be pleasantly surprised with the superb experience with Maxis’ 4G LTE network.”

Mark Dioguardi, Maxis’ Joint Chief Operating Officer, added, “Since the launch of our high-speed 4G LTE network on 1 January 2013, we have worked hard to expand our footprint. At present, we have successfully quadrupled our 4G LTE coverage, allowing approximately 100,000 customers to enjoy super fast internet from Maxis. With today’s announcement, even more customers will be able to enjoy incredible internet speeds from Maxis.

“We are extremely encouraged by the take up of our 4G LTE service and in response will expand 4G LTE coverage to more areas in the Klang Valley as well as Penang and Johor Bahru by the third quarter of 2013.”

With 4G LTE, customers using iPhone 5, iPad mini and iPad 4 can now experience download speeds five to ten times faster than 3G, enabling them to upload pictures and video ten times faster and enjoying significantly quicker response time when they use their favourite applications like Facebook and YouTube. Customers can expect their Facebook news feeds to download up to four times faster, compared to HSPA+. Backing up or uploading of big files - for example more than 50MB - to Dropbox will be up to seven times faster.

Following the 4G LTE activation for iPhone 5, iPhone 5 customers on Maxis iValue plans as well as data plans of 1G and above will receive an SMS requesting them to update the settings on their respective devices. Once customers do so, they will automatically be able to experience 4G LTE speeds in Maxis 4G LTE coverage areas. In areas where 4G LTE services are not available, the device will automatically and seamlessly fall back onto Maxis’ 3G network.

Maxis now has 4G LTE service available in the following areas:
• Bangsar, Mont Kiara, Desa Park, Damansara Heights
• Cyberjaya
• Damansara Utama
• Kota Damansara, Sunway Damansara
• Puchong (Wawasan Puchong, Bandar Kinrara 1, Bandar Kinrara 3, Bandar Kinrara 4, Bandar Puteri)
• Seapark, Dataran Prima, Tropicana
• Petaling Jaya Section 13, 14, 17, 19, SS2
• Sunway, Kampung Tunku, SS2, SS3
• Taman Desa, Pantai Dalam, Old Klang Road
• Taman Gembira, Desa Petaling
• Taman Kinrara 2, Taman Kinrara 3, Taman Kinrara 4
• Taman Megah (SS23, SS24, SS26), Kelana Jaya
• Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI), Bandar Utama, Mutiara Damansara
• USJ3, USJ4, USJ5, USJ9, USJ11, USJ12, USJ13.

For more details, please refer to www.maxis.com.my/4GLTE

Users Weighed Down by Multiple Gadgets and Mobile Devices, New Sophos Survey Reveals

Infographic highlights the most carried devices, and how different countries compare

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 20, 2013 – –Tech lovers can't bear to be apart from their gadgets, a new Sophos survey has revealed, with an average user carrying 2.9 devices.

Sophos conducted an online survey of more than 2,200 users worldwide, asking respondents how many devices they carry, and which operating systems they use. The eye-opening results are revealed in a new infographic at http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/03/14/devices-wozniak-infographic/ , published by Sophos.

The inspiration for the survey was the many devices of Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. The largest number of devices carried by a respondent in the Sophos survey was twelve.

Devices by Country
Of the 2,226 respondents (the majority of whom represent Australia, Canada, Germany, US and UK), residents of Germany on average carry the most devices (3.1). They are also most likely to carry laptops, whereas Americans, Australians, the British, and Canadians are most likely to carry smartphones.

The average number of devices per person per country:

Germany:	3.1
US:	3.0
Canada:	2.7
UK:	2.7
Australia:	2.6

The Most Popular Device Types 

The smartphone is by far the most popular device carried by survey respondents (85 percent), while the eReader is the least popular (29 percent). 

Smartphone:	85 percent
Laptop:	68 percent
Tablet:	48 percent
MP3 player:	40 percent
eReader:	29 percent

The Most Popular Device Operating Systems 

Google’s Android narrowly beats Apple’s iOS as the most popular smartphone OS carried. Here's the breakdown: 

Android:	40.9 percent
iPhone:	40.5 percent
Blackberry:	8.9 percent
Windows:	3.4 percent

When it comes to laptops, Windows is the most popular laptop OS (49 percent), more than twice that of Mac (22 percent) and six times more than Linux (8 percent). 

Tips for Keeping Devices Safe 

Regardless of the number of devices one owns, protecting all of them is paramount. Here are three simple tips to ensure device security: 

1. Love your phone? Lock it by enabling strong passcodes or passwords. One of the biggest barriers between a thief and a device’s data can be a password. Learn how passwords can be complex without being complicated, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYzguTdOmmU  And check out more on the SophosLabs YouTube channel, at http://www.youtube.com/sophoslabs 

2. Keep all software updated, including security software. Install and regularly update security software. There are many out-of-date apps that can pose a security threat. Installing security applications can provide additional protection by encrypting sensitive data, help with retrieving lost or stolen devices and stop malware for little to no cost. Check out Sophos’ free security tools at http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools.aspx 

3. Only carry necessary devices. This seems like a simple concept, but with the myriad devices offering specific features and functionality, it's sometimes difficult to limit ourselves to just one or two. 

“People are buying and using more and more devices, and are increasingly bringing them into the workplace. Inevitably, that trend increases the need to keep those devices safe and secure from threats,” said Graham Cluley, senior security consultant, Sophos. “In this age of BYOD, smart organizations are implementing security policies to ensure that both corporate and personal devices are protected and secured - keeping sensitive information out of the hands of hackers.” 

Business owners and IT professionals concerned with securing employee devices should investigate mobile security products, such as those offered by vendors including Sophos. They can protect all of their users' devices, regardless of platform, quantity and location. For more information about Sophos’ mobile offerings, please visit: http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/mobile.aspx. 

Disney Mobile Games Runs Off to Oz With Launch of Temple Run: Oz

New game brings together Imangi Studio’s “Temple Run 2” with Disney’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” for an endless running game bursting with speed and excitement.

MALAYSIA, 6 March 2013 - Launching today from Disney Mobile Games and Imangi Studios, and inspired by Disney’s upcoming feature film “Oz The Great and Powerful,” Temple Run: Oz has players sprinting through the vast Land of Oz using the faster and more fluid Temple Run 2 platform. For the first time, players can pick their own path through the land of magic, powered by the stunning visual and animation advances of the updated Temple Run.

Players of Temple Run: Oz will be far from Kansas as they dash along the Yellow Brick Road through the most vibrant depictions of Oz. Dynamic obstacles like poisonous snap dragons and collapsing bridges will keep players on their toes, while over 100 unique objectives keep them on track.

Temple Run: Oz integrates amazing live environments into the advanced visuals of Temple Run 2 for the most breathtaking adventure on the App Store. It’s a feast for the eyes players will be running to get!

New features just for Temple Run: Oz include:
•         An endless running adventure through the vivid Land of Oz
•         Explore stunning environments inspired by the film like the Whimsie Woods and the Dark Forest
•         Bonus hot-air balloon feature to fly through clouds and mountains for coins
•         Over 100 unique objectives for each region
•         New Oz-inspired obstacles like snap dragons, flying baboons and collapsing bridges to avoid
•         A new save feature where players can use gems to start a run where they ended
•         Power-ups like fireworks and magnets to attack flying baboons and attract coins

Temple Run: Oz is now available for 99 cents USD for the iPhone and iPod touch and iPad on the iTunes App Store at https://itunes.apple.com/my/app/temple-run-oz/id595831580?mt=8, and for Android on Google Play athttp://bit.ly/13T6sbk.

Maxis Berhad is the first in Malaysia to introduce the new Nano SIM for iPhone5

Statement by Maxis Berhad

T Kugan, Head of Product, Device, Innovation and Roaming, Maxis Berhad.


Maxis Berhad is the first in Malaysia to introduce the new Nano SIM for iPhone5. Maxis customers who already have an iPhone 5 and those who plan to purchase the device in the future can get the Nano SIM for RM25 beginning 24 September at selected Maxis Centres in the Klang Valley specifically KLCC, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Sunway Pyramid and The Gardens as well as in Queensbay Mall in Penang and Danga Bay in Johor Bahru. It will be made available at other Maxis Centres nationwide by late September.

The Nano SIM design is 30% smaller and 15% thinner than the existing Micro SIM. It measures at 12.3 x 8.8 mm in size and 0.7 mm in thickness and offers device manufacturers the crucial advantage of freeing up extra space for other mobile phone components such as additional memory or larger batteries. The much smaller Nano SIM continues to use the same smart card chips as existing SIM cards, and will offer the same functionality as all current SIM cards and is backwards compatible with existing SIM card designs.

For more information on the Nano SIM from Maxis, please visit www.maxis.com.my or call 1800 82 1123.

Apple's iPhone Dethroned at the High-End in 2Q12 while Smartphones set to Surpass Feature Phones in Malaysia by 2014, says IDC

Kuala Lumpur, September 13, 2012 – According to IDC’s Asia/Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphones are set to represent 35% of the total mobile phone shipments in 2012, compared to 30% in 2011, and are forecasted to exceed 50% by 2014. IDC attributes the growth of smartphones in the nation to the increasing popularity of Android handsets and decreasing prices of entry-level smartphones.

Ryan Lai, Associate Market Analyst for Mobile Phone and Tablet research at IDC Asia/Pacific says, "In a segment previously dominated by Apple's iPhone, 2Q12 saw the iOS device dethroned as the king of high-end smartphones (more than RM1,500) for the first time since 2Q10 by Samsung’s Galaxy S III. The feat is even more significant considering that the Galaxy S III only arrived in the later part of 2Q12. However, Apple is set to rebound in the fourth quarter of 2012 when it releases its new iPhone in Malaysia."

HTC also experienced a breakout quarter in the smartphones segment, with its flagship model the One X placing third behind the iPhone. Overall, the high-end smartphone segment grew 33% in 2Q12 as compared to the same period last year and IDC expects the trend to continue into 2013.

Ryan adds, "We are witnessing a change in market dynamics. A growing number of Malaysian consumers now view Android smartphones to be as prestigious as the iPhone. Further growth in this segment will no longer be solely dependent on Apple, but will include Android vendors, mainly Samsung, HTC and Sony.”

Falling prices of entry-level smartphones are also eroding shipments of feature phones, particularly those priced above RM200. In the first half of 2012, 24% of smartphones shipments in Malaysia were priced below RM600, up from 14% in 2011. Ryan continues, "The main value proposition of a midrange feature phone is that you get smartphone-like features in a more affordable package. However, smartphone prices have fallen to such a point where many consumers themselves are asking why they would buy a smartphone-like device when with a little more money, they can get the real deal."

FIGURE 1: Malaysia Mobile Phone Shipment Share by Device Type, 2011-2014

Source: IDC Asia/Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, August 2012 

For more information about the research or to purchase this data, please contact Harsha Sundararaman at +65-6829-7716 or hsundararaman@idc.com. To set up an interview with Ryan Lai, please contact JC Ting at +603-2177-9215 or jting@idc.com

Introducing a new YouTube app for your iPhone

Kuala Lumpur, September 11, 2012 -- For all you diehard YouTube fans out there who can’t get enough YouTube on your mobile, we’ve got some great news: starting today, you can now download the official YouTube app for iPhone and iPod Touch from the iTunes App Store, bringing you more videos to watch and more ways to share with the people you love.

The new app is available for Malaysian users with support for Bahasa Malaysia, and unlocks tens of thousands of official music videos, as well as bringing lots of new features to improve finding and sharing awesome videos and channels. It’s a new app built by YouTube engineers, to give our iPhone and iPod Touch users the best mobile experience.

Here’s what you’ll find in the new app:
• Tens of thousands more videos: Watch official music videos like Taylor Swift’s latest hit.
• New YouTube channel guide: Swipe your finger from the left edge of the screen to reveal a guide with your subscribed channels on YouTube, giving you instant access to everything from Astro Gempak to YOMYOMF.
• Find awesome videos faster: Get to videos like “Gangnam Style” faster with new search tools that give suggestions while you type, and let you sort through videos or channels. Flip through related videos, comments and more info, all while watching a video.
• More ways to share with the people you love: Share that incredible video you found on YouTube on Google+, Facebook or text message in the app, as well as from Twitter and email.

You can use the app on your iPad too, and the team is hard at work building a made-for-iPad experience in the coming months.

There’s even more to explore with the new YouTube app for iPhone, available for download from the iTunes App Store today. You’ve already shown us you love YouTube on mobile—to the tune of 1 billion mobile views a day—so we can’t wait to see what you think about this new experience.

Star Arcade launches multiplayer tournament games platform for mobile operators

24 July 2012, Helsinki, Finland, Star Arcade, www.star-arcade.com the global leader for multiplayer mobile gaming today announced the launch of the “Star Arcade Multiplayer Tournament Gaming Platform” for mobile network operators.

Star Arcade games have been historically available on major handset vendor stores including the iPhone App Store, Google Play and the Nokia App Store. Star Arcade announced its first mobile operator partnership with Saudi Telecom Company (STC) at the Mobile World Congress in February 2012.

Following the successful implementation at STC, Star Arcade has now decided to open up their real-time multiplayer tournament platform to global mobile operators offering them the Star Arcade gaming platform bundled with multiplayer games that can be played between mobile subscribers irrespective of the handset operating system they are using.

Harri Myllyla, CEO, Star Arcade commented on the launch by adding, “Mobile Games have always been very popular with consumers through the mobile operator game store but there has been a declining trend for standard single player games. Game players expect a multi player social experience enabling them to interact and play with their friends irrespective of the device their peers may own.”

“The Star Arcade games platform offers real time game play supported by competitive gaming leader boards, tournament mode, in-game chat, virtual goods and enhanced Facebook integration. We are enabling mobile operators in reinventing the mobile gaming experience, retaining subscribers and opening up a new a new revenue stream that did not exist before.”

“ We are actively seeking partnerships with global mobile operators who are interested in introducing multi player gaming on their network. The Star Arcade gaming platform does not require any upfront investment from the mobile operators and we purely operate on a revenue share basis. We can set up and customise the platform for the mobile operator enabling them to launch within a few weeks rather than months.” Harri Myllyla concluded.

The Star Arcade platform enables mobile operators to build bespoke campaigns and run gaming tournaments. Tournaments include a monthly subscription for participation in the competition and enables consumers to play all available games on the platform. Gamers with the highest scores are ranked on the leader board and earn rewards.

Mobile Operators can customise the tournament prizes by either giving physical goods such as phones, tablets and cameras or/and can offer their own services such as free airtime or additional messaging credits. The games platform also enables operators insert their own advertising messages and branding within the games.

SOURCEFIRE Unveils FireAMP™ Mobile Security Solution to Protect Local Enterprises

FireSIGHT and FireAMP Mobile Provide Visibility and Control Needed to Identify and Block Mobile Malware on Enterprise Networks

Kuala Lumpur, JUNE 20 2012 - Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIRE), a leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions, today unveils the FireAMP™ Mobile security solution that enables local enterprises protect against advanced threats that result from mobility and the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) challenges.

Combined with FireSIGHT® technology, FireAMP™ Mobile provide organizations with Information Superiority that helps them to identify mobile devices connecting to the network, determine whether a device is at risk and then take measures to protect it.According to the Country Manager of Sourcefire Malaysia, Ivan Wen that BYOD is becoming the norm in today’s mobile enterprises. “Organizations need an increased level of security intelligence to identify risky behavior and applications on employee devices.”

“The newly launched FireAMP™ Mobile solution will provide company with visibility into the number and types of devices connecting to the network (iPhones/iPads, Blackberries, Android devices and more), as well as the applications they are running.”

“It then inspects mobile protocols to identify vulnerabilities and potential attacks against these devices, so that company can take appropriate measures to prevent and block mobile malware from spreading through the corporate networks.”

As organizations seek to securely integrate mobile, and especially employee-owned, devices into their corporate enterprises, Sourcefire’s solutions provide a comprehensive view into threats, vulnerabilities, devices, operating systems, applications, users, network behavior and files on the network that further allows organizations to rapidly adapt and respond to new changes and threats introduced in the network environments. Ivan Wen Country Manager of Sourcefire

The FireAMP™ Mobile integrates cloud-based analysis capabilities to deliver real-time protection against newly discovered threats. It also enables users to generate insightful reports with important threat intelligence that specific to their network environments. These reports include the top mobile malware incidents and blacklisted and/or non-whitelisted apps that have been installed on mobile devices.


Sourcefire推出FireAMP™流动设备网络安全解决方案予大马企业

FireSIGHT和FireAMP流动设备安全系统提供企业在网络交通上所需的可视性和控制力以监视及阻止恶意网络侵袭

吉隆坡，6月20日讯-Sourcefire，(Nasdaq: FIRE)，网络智能安全解决方案供应商，今天推出FireAMP™流动网络安全解决方案，让本地企业， 在自备流动性设备（BringYourOwnDevice， BYOD）趋势的挑战下， 对高技巧的恶意网络侵袭进行适当的保护。

结合FireSIGHT®的技术， FireAMP™流动网络安全解决方案帮助企业监察他们所有连接到网络的移动设备，确定其设备是否处于在危险中，然后采取措施以防止恶意网络侵袭。

据Sourcefire大马总监，文宏宏表示自备流动性设备（BYOD）在许多流动性质的企业已逐渐成为规范。 “企业必需增强其网络安全识别的能力， 已监察员工设备任何可能危险的网络活动。”

“新推出的FireAMP™流动安全解决方案将提升企业将流动设备连接到网络的能见度（iPhone/ ipad，黑莓，Android设备等），以及它们正在运用的应用程序。”

“然后， 确定这些设备对网罗的潜在的攻击，让公司可以采取适当的措施，以防止和阻止流动网络的恶意袭击，或病毒通过企业的网络传播。”

FireAMP™流动网络安全解决方案结合了基于云计算的分析能力，对新发现的病毒或攻击提供实时的保护。它还能帮助用户准备报告，提供具有重要网络威胁的情报，具体地报告其网络环境。这些报告包括顶端的流动网络的恶意软件侵袭事件等。

Garmin Launches StreetPilot Onboard Navigation App for iPhone in Singapore and Malaysia

Malaysia, May 24 2012- Garmin Corporation, a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, is proud to announce the Garmin StreetPilot Onboard app for iPhone is now available in Singapore and Malaysia. Garmin StreetPilot Onboard Singapore/ Malaysia comes preloaded with NAVTEQ® Maps, the world’s most trusted maps which are used 100 million+ times daily and power nearly 175 million navigation-enabled devices. The app premium navigation features are developed by Garmin, providing drivers and travelers in Malaysia and Singapore the best in class navigation experience. The app boasts a range of industry-leading options for efficient routing, effortless planning and stress-free touring wherever they may go.

“As the GPS world leader serving many markets, Garmin has always focused on offering a wide array of products and letting the consumer choose which bests fits their individual lifestyle,” said Tony An, Garmin Corporation Marketing Director.

“Garmin’s StreetPilot Onboard Singapore and Malaysia perfectly complements Garmin’s nüvi features and will give our users a brand-new mobile navigation experience,” said Jay Shen, Garmin’s Director of APAC Business Development.

Garmin StreetPilot Onboard puts the vast preloaded database and intuitive interface of a Garmin nüvi into the iPhone you use everyday – without tapping into your data plan. With ultra-fast map drawing, panning and zooming, the preloaded maps and points of Interest offer peace of mind in knowing that wireless coverage and data plan usage are not required to access maps or calculate routes. So just as with a nüvi, the maps and directions are always there when you need them most – especially when you can’t get cell signal or your data plan is running low.

With advanced navigation features such as lane guidance, junction view, 3D buildings, highway mode, trip planner, trip computer, Garmin’s “Where Am I?” safety feature, Garmin StreetPilot Onboard provides crucial information that a driver needs for daily errands, weekend road trips or family vacations. Users can customize the data on the map screen to show information such as arrival time, time/distance to destination or next via point, direction of travel, or elevation. Searching for Points of Interest has never been easier as the main menu’s search bar and in-category Quick Search seamlessly scan preloaded POIs and provide shortcuts and suggestions based on recent searches.

Garmin StreetPilot Onboard Singapore and Malaysia is available for $29.99 in the Apple App Store. The app is in a special promotion ONLY $19.99 till Jun 10. Garmin plans to launch versions of StreetPilot Onboard for iPhone in additional countries across Asia in the near future.

Since its inception in 1989, Garmin has reached the milestone of delivering over 100 million GPS enabled devices – far more than any other navigation provider. Garmin’s market breadth in the GPS industry is second to none, having developed innovative products and established a leadership position in each of the markets it serves, including automotive, aviation, marine, fitness, outdoor recreation, tracking, and wireless applications.

HIGHWAY HELPER NOW ON ANDROID

Goodyear provides real time information for Android users

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 May 2012 – Goodyear, world’s leading tire brand, has launched its critically acclaimed smartphone app, the Goodyear Highway Helper for both iPhone and Android users – an application that provides access to real time information to all motorists. This is in response to the explosive growth of smartphone users in Asia who are using apps as a life-enhancement productivity tool for functions like driving – catering to Malaysians on the road.

The only application of its kind, the Goodyear Highway Helper app (“the App”) was developed to cater to the needs of drivers while on the road, making any road trip a hassle-free experience. While some take road safety tips for granted, with the Highway Helper app, road safety has never been this fun and easy. Users of the new Android-capable version can build their road safety and vehicle maintenance knowledge through interactive quizzes and games, complete with social media functionality.

The App builds on the successful pilot version released for the iPhone and adds location-based functionality for a truly up-to-the-minute experience. With locally relevant information on weather conditions, the App also offers mapping functionality and lists of local emergency support numbers in the event of unexpected situations. Understanding auto care basic knowledge can help to conquer situations such as when the need to call for emergency services, identify reputable towing services, or change a tire arises.

The App is more than an emergency support. With the aim to empower everyday drivers, the App helps to improve travel planning and preparation with timely reminders, driving tips and immediate access to emergency phone numbers, car maintenance, troubleshooting guides and dealer search functions.Following the success of the app release on the Apple AppStore in 2009, this new version has been updated for the Android release. The latest edition of the application includes enhanced features such as tire health maintenance, daily road conditions and push tips for driving.

“The Highway Helper app provides users with essential vehicle maintenance information delivered through an engaging interactive interface. It is the most comprehensive app of its kind, incorporating real time information on road traffic and weather condition”, said Ivy Peng, Managing Director of Goodyear Malaysia.“With the rising number of global automotive application users, demand for such apps will transform the traditional driving experience. It is the App to download – to access immediate information when we need it the most”, added Peng.

The updated Goodyear Highway Helper application is now available for downloads on the Apple AppStore and for Android application.