Nope.This is Newcastle UK

This is Newcastle Malaysia http://sjhoward.co.uk/archive/2012/09/11/photo-a-day-255-arches

Well I am finally entering the new chapter of my life which is the so-called exciting, fun, relax university life which 'surprisingly' I have yet experienced for the past few days!After making a BOLD moves which is rejecting offers for economics from prominent University of Warwick in the UK and opting medicine course in Malaysia,I believe that for the upcoming 5 years, it will inevitably be excruciating ones. It was not that actually,just hectic at all times. Even the supposingly 2 weeks of orientation back in UK (that's what I have heard from friends) were shrinked to 2 days here.( introductions of subjects included). Probably I am not accustomed to the new busy life after spending lengthy 3 months of holidays relaxing at home. Surprisingly, the structure of the course is not what I have expected as they do not follow modules based system.In contrast, all the modules are mixed into one and students are required to carry the knowledge for the whole 5 years.Nonetheless, it is quite exciting yet challenging to live amongst the bright medical students.The environment here is serene and superb conducive for study purposes as there is nothing but long highways surrounding the university, except a soon-to-be-completed stadium, equipped with olympic sized swimming pools,tennis court, badminton courts and the like.However, the best part of studying here is that it is just a stone throw away from Singapore ( comparison are made between Johor+Singapore and KL+Singapore) (well not really,you got to take an hour long of journey via public buses and you need passport!).I was going to post this like two days ago yet I have procrastinate until today,which happens to be my "real" orientation day! Frankly speaking it was fun and I am utterly too lethargic to move. #bravo. Hmm it's time for me to end it here and I shall update you guys soon! Au revoir! :)

On Tuesday, Apple unveils it's latest model models.For the first time ever, Apple is releasing TWO new phones at a time, yes you see it right, TWO!Besides announcing it's iOS7 released date, which is the new software for both iPhone and iPad,Tim Cook also introduced the new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C at the Apple's Campus in Cupertino,California on Tuesday 1.00 pm ET. Basically they explained the new features and functions of the iOS7 which will be made available for free starting on 18/09/2013.

iOS 7

Some of the interesting features include new tab layout and animations for Safari, Siri having both male and female voices. improved sound alerts, new camera apps with built-in photo filters, iTunes Radio, all FIVE iWorks apps are FREE with new iOS devices and the likes.

"In the past when we have announced a new iPhone we have lowered the price of the current iPhone, making it more accessible to more people. But this year we aren't going to do that.This year we are going to replace the iPhone 5. We are going to replace it with not one but two new designs."-TIM COOK

iPhone 5C

The iPhone 5C comes in five vibrant colours and it's cheaper than the iPhone 5S. With a 2 year contract,the iPhone 5C costs only $99 for 16GB and $199 for 32GB.The iPhone 5C has a 8-megapixel rear camera with an improved 1.2 front-facing FaceTime HD camera with enhanced light snesitivity.The back of the iPhone 5C is made entirely out of plastic and it comes in green, yellow, blue, white and pink.It also consists of Apple-designed A6 chip,higher battery capacity,blazing fast performance,console level graphics as well as power efficient.Another thing is that Apple also created cases for iPhone 5C!

iPhone 5S

Meanwhile for the long-waited iPhone 5S,  now it has FINGERPRINT SENSOR, improved camera and twice as fast as the previous generation.The price starts from $199 for 16 GB, $299 for 32 GB and $399 for 64 GB with a 2 year contract.So the new TOUCH ID features, namely the fingerprint sensor allows you to unlock your phone with your finger touching the home button. Hence owners do not have to set up  passcode which most may find them cumbersome. In addition, any transactions in AppStore can be done with the fingerprint sensor feature as well! The camera has new sensor, 2.2 aperture, 15 percent larger active sensor area, bigger pixels which means better picture quality as well as more natural colour and skin tones. Furthermore, iPhone 5S has not one LED flash but TWO LED flashes! For the most exciting part, that is the iPhone 5S is available in THREE colours, black , gold, and space gray (silver). iPhone 5s is made of a high-quality alumnium and the performance is greatly enhanced. It consists of the new A7 chip which is 64-bit and coupled with M7 which is the motion co-processor.

iPhone 5C cases

iPhone 5S cases

One more thing is that there are cases for iPhone 5S as well iPhone 5C!
FOr more information visit www.apple.com :]

Hey readers,the SKMM Rebate RM200 for smartphone is back! After closing the programme for about a month, the government realises that many of the youths have indeed registered for the SKMM scheme yet they did not purchase phones from anywhere.As a result, the  programme is reopened for just 2 weeks until the target of 1.5 millions of youth in Malaysia are enjoying this rebate and owning a smartphone each. Nonetheless, now those who are 21-30 years are interested to enjoy this rebate are required to register under telecommunication companies in Malaysia such as Maxis,Digi,Celcom,U Mobile and the likes.For Digi, they are offering Alcatel One Touch phone alongside with a sim card which has RM20 and one GB for internet for to 15 days only. As for the other telecommunication companies, I am not sure of their promotions.For more information, visit https://komunikasibelia.skmm.gov.my/.Till then ,au revoir!