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You Can Win Exciting Gadgets From This Budding Tech Brand By Doing This TikTok Challenge

The challenge includes four levels of virtual badminton.

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Smartphone and consumer tech company FreeYond, from Shenzhen, China, recently made their debut in Malaysia.

They also unveiled eight new products as part of the launch!

Image via FreeYond

The products consist of:
- One true wireless stereo (TWS) headset — the Pods 1
- Two smartwatches — the Watch S1 and F1
- Two new smartphones — the M5 and F9
- Three upcoming smartphones — the M5 5G, M5A, and F9S

According to Dr Lei Yu, founder and CEO of FreeYond, their aim is to provide innovative and user-friendly products to consumers worldwide, and they are excited to make a positive impact on the lives of consumers in Malaysia.

A lot of exciting products were featured, but their main highlight is the affordable FreeYond M5 smartphone

Priced at RM699, the FreeYond M5 seeks to merge affordability with innovation and functionality. 

The smartphone comes in two colours, Blue and Black, while boasting a sleek glass fibre body. Aside from its minimalist aesthetics, the M5 also provides a sturdy body that protects it from wear and tear

Powering the device is a high-performance Unisoc T606 processor that makes the phone run seamlessly. It also packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging that is imbued with a multiple power supply protection system that prevents it from overheating

The FreeYond M5 is equipped with a 6.52-inch HD IPS 90Hz display for a smoother viewing experience, as well as a standard 8GB RAM + 12GB storage. If this isn't enough, the device also provides up to 1TB micro SD card support.

Soon, you can also stand a chance to win the M5 and other exciting FreeYond gadgets by participating in their 'FreeYond Open 2023' challenge

Essentially, the minigame involves a virtual badminton game that users can play through a filter on TikTok. The minigame is divided into four levels of increasing difficulty, and you'll be met with a gold medal effect upon successful completion of all four levels. If you only manage to complete three challenges, you'll get a silver medal.

Here's how to enter the challenge:

STEP 1: Search for the 'Free Yond Open 2023' filter on TikTok
STEP 2: Engage in the virtual badminton minigame and complete all four rounds
STEP 3: Post a video of you playing the minigame on your TikTok page

Don't forget to tag @freeyondmalaysia on TikTok and add the hashtag #FreeYondOpen when you upload your video.

Additionally, here's a QR code you can scan to try the game out!

The minigame will be open to public from 6 May to 12 May

According to FreeYond, winners and prizes will be divided based on overall video quality and engagement metrics. Up to 50 gold medal participants and 50 silver medal participants stand a chance to win exciting gadgets!

The prizes include the FreeYond M5, FreeYond F9, and FreeYond Pods 1.

The FreeYond F9.

Image via FreeYond (Provided to SAYS)

The Pods 1.

Image via FreeYond (Provided to SAYS)

Interested in exploring more about FreeYond and their products? Look through their official website!

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