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REDMI Watch 6 Lite Review: Why spend more when you can get it all for just RM249?

Cyril Dason Kerine — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:13:12 +0000

The REDMI Watch 6 Lite is Xiaomi’s latest attempt to make smartwatch features accessible without requiring buyers to spend a fortune. This 1.96-inch AMOLED display watch nonetheless has quite a character with the screen, the built-in features as well as the battery life being something worthy to shout about. On top of that, the REDMI …

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REDMI Note 17 Pro Max Review: The Battery Monster That Makes Some Interesting Trade-Offs

Cyril Dason Kerine — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:32:02 +0000

After reviewing the REDMI Note 17 Pro review, I had a lot of hopes for the more expensive and Pro Max version of the REDMI Note 17 Series as I take my sweet time to review the REDMI Note Pro Max. The REDMI Note 17 Pro Max is not simply a bigger version of the …

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REDMI Note 17 Pro Review: Huge Battery, Tough Build and 120Hz AMOLED

Cyril Dason Kerine — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:24:23 +0000

The REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G takes a slightly different approach from the usual yearly smartphone upgrade. Instead of chasing the biggest processor or the highest megapixel count, Xiaomi has concentrated on the things that are easy to appreciate every day: a huge battery, a bright AMOLED display, tougher construction and a more refined software …

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold vs Apple iPhone Duo: Which Foldable Wins?

Cyril Dason Kerine — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:03:04 +0000

The foldable smartphone market has entered a new phase in 2026, with three major premium devices now competing for attention: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Xiaomi 18 Fold and Apple iPhone Duo. Samsung continues to build on its established Galaxy Z Fold formula, Xiaomi is taking an aggressive hardware-first approach with a huge 6,000mAh battery …

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Anker Unifies Five Brands Under One Name, Expands AI and Smart Home Lineup in Malaysia

Cyril Dason Kerine — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:43:45 +0000

Anker Innovations is bringing its portfolio of consumer technology brands under one name as it enters a new phase of growth, with Anker Malaysia set to receive a range of new products across charging, audio, smart home, robotics and personal wellbeing. Nearly 15 years after introducing its first battery product, Anker announced that its five …

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Aukey MagFusion 3-in-1 Review: Is This 15W Qi2 Charger Still Worth Buying in 2026?

Cyril Dason Kerine — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:47:43 +0000

This week I had the opportunity to test the AUKEY MagFusion 3-in-1 Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Charging Station which I obtained from my recent trip to the Switch World Program at The Spring Kuching. The model I am reviewing here is the AUKEY LC-MC311 MagFusion 3-in-1, a charging station designed to charge a compatible smartphone, …

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HONOR 600 Pro Review: The budget flagship phone you need

Cyril Dason Kerine — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:07:49 +0000

Whenever a brand claims they are blurring the line between mid-range and flagship, there’s usually trade-offs which tell you that the phone is no where near being a ‘flagship device’. This is probably not the case with the new HONOR 600 Pro which I had used for a couple of weeks now as my main …

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REDMI Pad 2 9.7 Review: Great size and price for a tab used on the go

Cyril Dason Kerine — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:02:28 +0000

Not many manufacturers produce tablets these days and this makes this REDMI Pad 2 9.7 review more important as REDMI, and by large Xiaomi, is one of the few companies out there who gives attention to the tablet market. I’ve spent a few weeks with the REDMI Pad 2 9.7 and I have gathered some …

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POCO X8 Pro Max Review: The Flagship Killer That Might Make the Other Flagships Look Expensive

Cyril Dason Kerine — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:20:17 +0000

The POCO X8 Pro Max enters the market carrying a lot of expectations. POCO has spent the last few years building a reputation for delivering flagship-like performance at prices that undercut many of its rivals and the recent POCO F8 Pro and POCO F8 Ultra I managed to review is proof that the brand has …

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Xiaomi 17T Review: Photography phone without the extraordinary price

Cyril Dason Kerine — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:26:03 +0000

The Xiaomi T Series has always occupied a very interesting position within Xiaomi’s smartphone lineup. It bridges the gap between the Redmi series and the flagship Xiaomi numbered series, offering flagship-level performance while sacrificing only a few premium extras to achieve a far more attractive price. After spending considerable time using the Xiaomi 17T, I …

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