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		<title>Xiaomi 15T Series: Astral Communication Explained</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Editorial Team A]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Xiaomi 15T series comes with a hidden gem that many people might miss: Astral Communication. At its core, this is Xiaomi’s take on a walkie-talkie. Two Xiaomi 15T devices can talk to each other directly without using mobile networks — so even if you’re offline, you can still make calls. How it works Once [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Causeway link introduces new bus routes in Johor from 30 Sept 2025</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting 30 September 2025, we’re introducing New J-Code Routes with more services to get you closer to where you live, work &#38; shop! Highlights include:JB Sentral ⇆ Kota Tinggi, Aeon Dato Onn, Larkin Sentral, Mid Valley, Masai, Kulai, Pulai Mutiara, Taman Selesa Jaya, Danga City Mall, Hub Permas Jaya, Sutera Mall, Taman Scientex &#38; more! [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>realme GT 8 Pro based on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is coming to Singapore</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Editorial Team A]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 16:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[realme GT 8 Pro Global Edition is landing in Singapore! First stop outside China, Singapore gets to experience the future of speed before the rest of the world. Powered by the all-new Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5, the GT 8 Pro smashes past 4 million on AnTuTu. It’s neck-and-neck with Apple’s A19 Pro in single-core, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Xiaomi 17 based on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 launched in China</title>
		<link>https://en.ocworkbench.com/xiaomi-17-based-on-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-launched-in-china/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Xiaomi 17 just launched in China. The latest smartphone features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, a rear 50MP Leica all-focal-length camera system, 7000mAh battery + 100W charging. The standard Xiaomi 17 model starts at 4,499 yuan (US$632), while the 17 Pro and Pro Max models – both of which feature a back screen [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>M1 prepaid is now on 5G(SA)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[M1 prepaid is now on 5G (SA). If you are prepaid user and would like to experience the faster download speeds, you will need to exchange your existing prepaid sim card to a 5G SIM. You can get them changed at the location/date/time as shown in the table below : Date and time Location Thu [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Qualcomm CEO : ‘pre-commercial’ 6G devices in 2028</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon sketched out his vision of the near future, spotlighting AI-powered personal devices that together form an “ecosystem of you.” He emphasized how the edge-cloud continuum will enable new agent-driven experiences, with seamless connectivity as the foundation of that shift. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon (photo; x @selimozturk) Amon [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5: The World’s Fastest Mobile Platform challenges Apple A19 Pro</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Qualcomm just unveiled the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5, and it’s officially the world’s fastest mobile chip. This next-gen platform is built to supercharge everything you do on your phone, from gaming marathons to AI-powered creativity. Power Meets Efficiency The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is designed for smooth, lightning-fast multitasking and seamless app switching. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Xiaomi 15T Pro: Dimensity 9400+, Leica Cameras &amp; 5X Optical Zoom [6 pages inc video review]</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Xiaomi 15T Pro: Flagship Power Meets Leica-Grade Photography Xiaomi is back in the spotlight with its newest flagship, the Xiaomi 15T Pro, and it&#8217;s loaded with features that aim to impress photographers, power users, and design enthusiasts alike. Xiaomi has once again teamed up with Leica to deliver a triple-lens setup that s built for [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>SIMBA Telecom increases subscriber base, achieved Net profit after tax and updates on M1 acquisition</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[SIMBA Telecom just announced it&#8217;s latest Financial report and indicated a few keypoints. Subscriber base has increase again to 1.254 million. Simba achieved a gross mobile ARPU of S$9.60. This does not include interconnect revenues which have been growing with Simba’s larger subscriber base. Simba continued to grow its mobile network in Singapore, upgrading 474 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Vivo X300 Series Launches October 13 with focus on telephone lens and powered by mediatek 9500</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vivo is gearing up to unveil its latest flagships, the Vivo X300 and Vivo X300 Pro, in China on October 13, 2025. Designed to push the limits of mobile photography and performance, this series is shaping up to be a serious challenger in the premium smartphone market. Camera: The Star of the Show Vivo has [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DJI Osmo Nano: A True Evolution in Compact, Modular Cameras for Creators</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A few years ago, DJI made waves in the content creation world with the release of the DJI Action 2 a magnetic, modular action camera that promised flexibility in a tiny package. While the concept was innovative, the execution had its challenges. Overheating issues and subpar low-light performance meant it never quite reached its full [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mediatek announced Dimensity 9500</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[MediaTek has officially unveiled its next-generation flagship chipset, the Dimensity 9500, this afternoon.Built on TSMC’s third-generation 3nm process, the Dimensity 9500 will debut inside the upcoming vivo X300 series, which is slated to launch in Shanghai on October 13, with sales in Taiwan starting as early as November. The new chip delivers a 32% boost [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>HONOR X9d Pre-Orders Begin Sept 25 – 8300mAh Battery, SGS-Certified Durability [video included]</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Editorial Team A]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HONOR today announced that pre-orders for its latest smartphone, the HONOR X9d, will officially begin on September 25, 2025. Packed with breakthrough innovations in battery performance and durability, the HONOR X9d sets a new benchmark in smartphone engineering. Industry-Leading Battery Life with HONOR SuperCharge Designed for power users, the HONOR X9d is equipped with an [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Singtel MVNOs 5G NSA turned off</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This morning, we received complaints from subscribers of Zero1 and ZYM regarding the 5G NSA &#8220;Add-in&#8221; feature being disabled. As you may recall, both ZYM and Zero1 previously offered a 3-month trial of the 5G NSA service. It now appears that the feature has been switched off. We’re wondering if this is a system bug, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>MyNIISe App Launch: Singaporeans Can Use QR Codes for Passport-Free Travel at Johor Bahru Checkpoints Starting Sept 22</title>
		<link>https://en.ocworkbench.com/myniise-app-launch-singaporeans-can-use-qr-codes-for-passport-free-travel-at-johor-bahru-checkpoints-starting-sept-22/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Editorial Team A]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 03:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Malaysia immigrration QR code]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Singaporeans travelling to or from Johor Bahru will soon be able to clear immigration without using their passports, thanks to a new QR code system being tested by Malaysia. Starting September 22, Malaysia will launch a trial run of its National Integrated Immigration System (NIISe), allowing passport-less clearance via the MyNIISe app at the two [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Xiaomi skips 16 series, readies Xiaomi 17 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5</title>
		<link>https://en.ocworkbench.com/xiaomi-skips-16-series-readies-xiaomi-17-with-snapdragon-8-gen-5/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Editorial Team A]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:47:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Big news in the smartphone world: Xiaomi just made a bold move that’s already making waves—they’re completely skipping the Xiaomi 16 series and going straight to the Xiaomi 17 lineup. Yes, you read that right. No Xiaomi 16. Straight to 17. The announcement came directly from Lu Weibing, Xiaomi Group President, and the company isn’t [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>iPhone 17 series is here – iPhone Pro, 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17 and a super thin model iPhone Air. Which iPhone 17 will you buy ?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Editorial Team A]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The iPhone 17 series is here. Other than the 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17, a super thin model is also launched &#8211; iPhone Air. Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Series: Big Upgrades Beneath a Familiar Design Apple has officially revealed the iPhone 17 lineup, and while the design may feel familiar, the upgrades [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Review : Maxx 5G is here on 5G SA network</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Editorial Team A]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After years of waiting, M1 Maxx has finally enabled access to the 5G Standalone network. With free 5G access in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, you can enjoy next-level speeds wherever 5G coverage is available. Whether you&#8217;re at home or traveling, you can count on faster download and upload speeds that far exceed what 4G can [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Circles life released a $9.90 plan 1 TB 5G data and 8 GB roaming data – one of the lowest in the market</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Circles.life made a surprise move with a special offer promo code that can&#8217;t be found on it&#8217;s website. This plan comes with 1 TB of 5G SA data and 8 GB of Roaming data in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. It also comes with ChatGPT plus in it&#8217;s app (free). [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Which iPhone 17 would you buy? Let’s break it down</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Editorial Team A]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:59:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The iPhone 17 Lineup: A Tale of Four Phones Apple&#8217;s latest iPhone 17 series has arrived, and for the first time, the lineup features four distinct models, each catering to a different user profile. From the ultra-premium iPhone 17 Pro Max to the surprisingly innovative iPhone 17 Air, there&#8217;s a lot to unpack. Here&#8217;s a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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