Meizu M3 Note's reveal date confirmed on 6 April 2016

As promised by Meizu CEO Huang Zhang yesterday, here are the details of the mid-range smartphone Meizu M3 Note along with a new teaser revealing the official release date on 6 April 2016 at the Beijing National Convention Center (coincidentally, this is also the same reveal date for the Huawei P9 announcement).

According to rumours, it's said that the smartphone will use a polycabonate body which the Meizu Blue Charm uses. If that's the case, then fans can only hope that Meizu keep true to their word in their teaser for claiming the M3 Note will be one of the beautiful, long lasting and fast smartphones.

In the specifications corner, rumours have it that it could feature a Meditek Helio P10 octa-core processor, with 2GB RAM inside the hood. Screen is 5.5-inch 1080p display, battery is 3200 mAh and there are going to be two storage variants – 16GB and 32GB which cost 799 Yuan (around RM494) and 999 Yuan (around RM618).

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com as we wait and uncover the upcoming event next month!


ASUS ZenFone AR officially revealed for RM3799, comes with AR, VR capabilities, 8GB RAM and more

So it’s official, the ASUS ZenFone AR has arrived to Malaysia and thanks to the early price leak from Lazada (Lazada has removed it already), the price stands at RM3799 (including GST) for a good reason. For one, it was designed in mind to focus on augmented reality and virtual reality technology, being the first smartphone to be Tango enabled and Daydream-ready. It was also the first smartphone to feature a huge 8GB RAM which is much needed to run those features. Below is the official specification.

For a 5.7-inch device, it's pretty lightweight

With Tanga technologies intact, it sports Tango motion tracking, depth perception and area learning. This allows the use to have a unique AR experience such as AR gaming, utilities and even indoor navigation. As for Daydream, that will be the VR apps to let users explore new worlds in the comfort of their home.

Another highlight is the ASUS TriCam system, it comprises a 23MP PixelMaster 3.0 main camera, a motion-tracking camera and a depth sensing camera to support Tango. The depth-sensing camera lets the phone determine its distance from objects by projecting an infrared (IR) laser, measuring the amount of time it takes for IR light to bounce off objects and return to the phone.

iStaging is a popular app for architects to do their work

The ZenFone AR is now available from 4 July onwards, with a 1-to-1 exchange in warranty. The exchange is valid only within 12 months from the date of purchase receipt. It can be done within the same day (only applicable to Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Puchong, Cheras, Ampang, Kajang and Serdang) if the exchange request is made after 3:00pm, the exchange can only be done on the next business day.

Stay tuned for more ASUS Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


Meizu M3 smartphone coming soon on 25 April 2016 in China

Think Meizu is done after revealing Meizu Pro 6 and M3 note? There's actually one more surprise from them. Scheduled on 25 April 2016, they are planning to unveil another smartphone called the Meizu M3, and this one is for the budget line-up.

If you're familiar of how Meizu sends their invitation, they like to do it uniquely by sending different things hinting at something. Last time, they sent a Nokia smartphone inside the box for their Blue Charm smartphone event. In this latest teaser invitation, it came with a Braun alarm clock and a Nintendo Gameboy. But what does it mean?

Putting the puzzle pieces together, both of the products are made out of plastic, so it's safe to assume the M3 body will be plastic since it's going to be a budget phone. And who knows, maybe the M3 could come up something cool with their clock or game.

Rumours have it that the M3 will feature a Snapdragon 616 processor, 2GB of RAM + 16GB of internal storage, the screen is 5-inches with 720p resolution, a 13MP camera at the back and 5MP front camera. Finally, the OS is Flyme 5.1.3.0. based on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

We are just a week away from the unveiling of M3, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Meizu M3 unboxing by Gizmochina.com

Just a few hours ago, Gizmochina.com got lucky getting their hands on the device before the Meizu M3 reveal event which is just five days away. They did the courtesy of doing an unboxing session with a few pictures, we decided to show you what they found inside the box.

First, the box comes with the standard USB charger, SIM ejector pin, and a documentation which seems to be a warranty form of some sort, nothing else was found inside the box except the M3 device. At first glance, the M3 looks similar to the Apple iPhone 6s Plus, but the back cover is made of metal and the overall design looks premium for a budget phone.

According to Gizmochina.com's finding, the M3 measures 5.5-inch with 1080 display and 8.2mm thick. The rear camera is 13MP with f/2.2 aperture, along with PDFA and a dual-tone LED flash below it, as for the front, it's 5MP with an LED notification placed on the left side. The fingerprint scanner is placed on the home button at the front, but it doesn't to unlock straight from standby mode, Gizmodchina.com noted that the device must be wakened up first before you can use the fingerprint. Kind of a bummer there.

If you want to see more pictures, head over to the source link below to check it out. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Meizu M3S to be revealed on 13 June 2016 in China

Regarding to the rumoured Meizu M3 device, it's now confirmed that the new phone will be called Meizu M3S instead, and along with the rumoured 13 June release, it's also confirmed that Meizu will have a press conference and invitations have already been sent to various publications in China, with a metallic key inside.

The full metal M3S will sport a MediaTek MT6750 Octa-Core processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM or 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM (memory is expandable via microSD card), 5-inch HD screen, 13MP rear camera + 5MP front camera, a fingerprint sensor and supports SD card slots. There was no word on the battery and Android version yet though, and is said to be priced at 799 Yuan (around RM496) and 899 Yuan (around RM558) for the 2GB and 3GB RAM variant respectively.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Meizu M3s & M3 note hands-on pictures

In case you missed the news, both the Meizu M3s and M3 note will officially start go to on sale at Satu Gadget dot com. If you're curious on how the devices look like, we have taken some hands-on pictures just for you!

The M3s has a 5-inch 2.5D display, operating at 1.5 octa-core MTK processor, carrying a 2GB / 3GB RAM + 16GB / 32GB ROM & 13MP rear camera + 5MP front camera, 3020 mAh battery, features a fingerprint sensor and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box

The M3 note is bigger than the M3s, which has a 5.5-inch FHD 2.5D display, operating at 1.8 octa-core MTK processor, packing a 4100 mAh batter and also features a fingerprint sensor. Other specifications are the same.

Moreover, customers who pre-order the devices stand a chance of getting the “Early Bird Giftpack” worth RM99 from Satu Gadget. For more information, kindly contact or log on to:


Meizu M3s & M3 note now available for pre-order at Satu Gadget with Free Gift Package

Today, local smart gadget distributor, Satu Gadget has announced that Meizu's latest M series smartphone – the Meizu M3s and M3 note are finally coming into the Malaysian market. Consumers who are looking for a respectable performing device, good camera quality feature, long battery life with a fair price tag can look into these economical smartphones. Below are the official specifications and price tags under Satu Gadget:

The sale will officially start on 4 October 2016 at Satu Gadget, customers who pre-order them also have a chance of getting the “Early Bird Giftpack” worth RM99 from Satu Gadget. What's inside the gift pack? We're not sure, but maybe you can find out!

For more information, kindly contact or log on to:


Meizu M5 Note and Pro 6 Plus hands-on video

For a long time, Meizu didn't really make their presence here in Malaysia until today. The company's debut also brought in two affordable smartphones that might make well your money's worth - the M5 Note for RM849 and the Pro 6 Plus for a jaw-dropping RM1999 only. Although they are budget friendly, what features do the smartphones have? Let's find out in our hands-on video below:


Meizu M5 Note announced in China as new mid-range Blue Charm series

Yesterday in China, the Meizu M5 Note was finally revealed coming with a 2.5D curved screen, also in Sky Gray, Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, and Glacier Blue. As the latest Blue Charm series, it serves as a new mid-range tier smartphone giving a premium design, with respectable tech-specs which can be found below:

At the event, it was reported that the Meizu engineers have improved the antenna signal for better stability; they claimed that the signal strength has doubled compared to its predecessor. The company also promises 20% better CPU performance with the new Flyme 6.0 OS. As for the hybrid dual SIM dual standby, users are able to insert a MicroSD card for expansion at the expense of the second SIM card slot.

It will start to go on sale on 8 December in China, starting with 899 Yuan / roughly RM580 (3GB RAM + 16GB ROM), 999 Yuan / roughly RM643 (3GB RAM + 32GB ROM), and 1499 Yuan / roughly RM966 (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM). Will these models ever come to Malaysia? Well, stay tuned for more Meizu news at Technave.com.


Meizu M5 announced as entry-level phone in China

So it's official, Meizu has revealed the mysterious smartphone on Halloween called the Meizu M5. As previously rumoured, it's indeed an entry-level device but has very attractive colours (Mint Green, Blue, Matte Black, White, and Champagne Gold), and the body is made of plastic too. Below is the official specifications:

For an entry-level phone, it's quite impressive that it can be unlocked within 0.2 secs along with a huge battery pack. There's also no word on if there will be an international variant, but it's up on sale on Meizu's official online mall, Lynx and Suning. Its other online platforms will start on 7 November 2016.

Price-wise, the 2GB variant will cost 699 Yuan (around RM432) and 899 Yuan (around RM556) for the 3GB variant. We will keep a look out if it comes to Malaysia or not, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Meizu M5 now available for pre-order in Malaysia

The Meizu M5, which was announced in China late last year is now officially available in Malaysia. Pre-orders are now open with delivery expected to happen on 20th February 2017. The price is RM599 for the lower end model which has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. There are 2 colour choices available, namely Black and Gold, and all orders come with free gifts worth up to RM100 that includes a free screen protector, silicone case, as well as a 32GB microSD card.

A quick refresh on the Meizu M5’s specifications:

Pre-orders are available on Lazada, Gemfive, as well as 11street, you can also get the Meizu M5 at authorised resellers near you.


Meizu M5s now official. S for subtly upgraded?

Meizu made the Meizu M5s official today, as an upgrade to the regular Meizu M5, as well as being the successor to last year’s Meizu M3s. It gains a slightly more powerful MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor, with 3GB of RAM being standard across the range, while also adding VoLTE support for better call quality. The Meizu M5s now comes with mCharge Fast Charging, essentially a 18W charger, giving it the ability to charge the battery to 56% in only 30 minutes!

The Meizu M5s comes with the following specs:

The Meizu M5s will come in shades of Silver, Grey, Champagne Gold, and Rose Gold. It is priced at 799 Yuan (around RM518) for the 16GB version and 999 Yuan (around RM648) for the 32GB version. Sales will start on 20th February in China.


ASUS ZenFone AR review - A powerful but pricey 8GB RAM Google Tango smartphone

The ASUS ZenFone AR came into Malaysia for a hefty RM3799 price tag. Yup, we know. That's really expensive for a smartphone but just so you know, this is a device that's Google Tango-ready and integrates both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). But do you really need one? Is it more than just a gimmick? Read below to find out.

As a smartphone that utilizes both AR and VR technology, the ZenFone AR is quite big. The 2K or 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution display is 5.7-inches long, with metallic sides on four corners followed by a leather cover at the back.

The rear camera bump there also looks vastly different from many smartphones. You may assume that the 23MP rear camera sensor is the biggest one there but it isn't (lol). We will go through more details on that later but for now, an NFC sensor is located above the camera bump while the logos, including ASUS and Google's Tango are located at the bottom.

3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C and speaker grill at the bottom

It's worth mentioning that the box can be made into a Do-It-Yourself VR card box headset. All the necessary items such as the VR lens and the setup instructions are included. This is actually one of the best smartphone box sets I've ever seen, so a thumbs up to ASUS for thinking outside the box for this.

Here are the ASUS ZenFone AR specifications:

The ZenFone 4 is packing some serious tech-specs. Some of you might roll your eyes a bit over the Snapdragon 821 processor, but to be fair this device came out pretty early on in January during the CES 2017 show, that was before the 825 version started being mainstream recently.

Other than that, it was also the first smartphone to feature a huge 8GB of RAM, but for a good reason. It seriously needs a lot of memory firepower to run the AR and VR content smoothly while displaying everything on the 1440p resolution display, not to mention the 128GB worth of storage just to accommodate the AR and VR apps.

Moving on to the camera hump behind. You'd be surprised to know that there are actually three rear cameras (a.k.a. TriCam System) — a motion tracking, depth sensing, and high-resolution 23MP camera. The largest lens there is actually the motion tracking sensor, followed by the 23MP camera sensor above, then the two sensors on the right side as the depth sensing with an infrared blaster. Oh, also the laser autofocus system is below the LED flash there.

With all these placed together, this allows the device to "see" the world just like you do by creating a 3D model of its surroundings. This lets it place 3D models in the real world without actually having these models sink in to the floor or wall.

So what of the AR and VR contents? Well, there are plenty of them. For starters, there's the Tango, Daydream, and a folder of AR/VR apps grouped together. From Tango, there are a huge selection of AR apps to choose from and for Daydream, you will need an actual set of Google Daydream VR headgear (not officially available in Malaysia) to work because it requires the controller for interactive purposes.

Various AR apps can be found inside Tango

The iStaging app allows you to go through designer's page for interior designs

Sounds fun doesn't it? However, there is just one problem about that. Currently, there are only 30 AR apps in Tango and most of them aren't very fun to play with, it does get intriguing for the first time but after that, you probably won't even touch back those apps again. However, some of the apps are quite educational which might be good for your kids.

Some AR apps can cost from RM10.99 to RM63.99. So uhh, no thanks

The Google Daydream headgear (review unit) and ASUS ZenFone AR

This is the same case for the Daydream content as well, as a lot of the VR apps aren't free and perhaps the worse news of them all is that the Google Daydream headgear is not available in Malaysia, so it kind of backfires to have a Google Daydream ready device but no viewer or relevant content to enjoy it with. There are two games which I find fun - the Twilight Pioneers (already pre-installed) and VR Karts: Sprint, so....yeah, the bottom line is there aren't enough fun (keyword) AR and VR stuff for me to enjoy... yet.

AudioWizard (found hidden in settings), you can adjust the sound preference accordingly to your tasteNothing really groundbreaking here

Although there is a lack of actual good AR and VR apps, that is not to say that the device doesn't perform well. In fact, it does quite well thanks to the Adreno 530 GPU and 8GB RAM. Even if you are just using it for gaming like Asphalt 8: Airborne, N.O.V.A. L, and Marvel's Future Fight (which are already pre-installed), the ZenFone AR performs superbly without any hiccups.

Strangely enough, simple casual games like EverWing on Facebook Messenger still displays some pixelated images

However, despite the powerful performance, the battery does get warm. Since the four sides of the device are made of metal - that's where the heat "burns" your palm and fingers, forcing you to get a protective casing (which thankfully is already provided inside the box). Like most high-end smartphones, the battery energy drops 10% after 30 minutes of gaming, but even more so on those AR and VR apps. Oh well, at least it charges up super fast. From 10% until 100%, it only takes less than one and a half hours.

In the camera corner, the ZenFone AR captures great quality photos. There is actually not much to complain about the colour contrast, it has fast TriTech autofocus (0.03 seconds), 4K video recording (still needs a tripod or gimbal). Just being picky here though - I find that compared with most high-end smartphones, the wide-angle lens is somewhat disappointing. You can change it to 16:9 ratio in the camera settings, but that will sacrifice the 23MP image quality. Check out the image samples below:

Overall, the ZenFone AR is a really powerful smartphone. The benchmark scores speak for themselves, carrying out graphic demading games, AR and VR performance which is just great, very good camera quality and the DIY cardbox VR viewer is a nice touch. However, at this moment there aren't too many engaging AR and VR apps for the ZenFone AR, not to mention the annoying heating issue that appears on the four sides of the device. I think the battery could use some improvement as well, maybe adding more up to 3500mAh or more so that you can have more time for AR and VR.

At a RM3799 price range, it's hard to justify getting the ZenFone AR with the lack of AR and VR content. Perhaps in the future when these stuff get more popular and accessible, then the ZenFone AR is worth getting. Otherwise, if you're not using it for AR and VR, there are other better high-end phones to consider such as the Samsung Galaxy S8+ (RM3699 ~ RM2599) for its Infinite Display, HTC U11 (RM3099) with it's currently best camera around, or even the Apple iPhone 7 Plus at the same price (32GB model) for its smooth and just as powerful tech-specs.

So what do you think of the ZenFone AR? Do you think AR and VR is the future of smartphones? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more reviews at TechNave.com.


Meizu M6 Note officially launched with dual camera setup and Snapdragon 625 from 1099 CNY (RM700)

Chinese smartphone manufacturers, Meizu have just officially launched their new mid-range device, the Meizu M6 Note. The M6 Note will be the latest smartphone in the M-series to be released since the Meizu M5 Note.

According to GSMArena, the Meizu M6 Note will be rocking the respectable Snapdragon 625 chipset paired with 3GB - 4GB RAM and 16GB – 64GB internal memory. Up in front, it will have a 5.5-inch FHD display, powered by a 4000 mAh mCharge supported battery and of course, Flyme OS 6.0 based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat.

The selling feature on this phone though will be the dual-camera up on the back with a Sony IMX362 Sensor (12MP, 1.4 µm pixel size) behind an f/1.9 lens and a 5MP secondary camera to help the artificial Bokeh effect. The front shooter has a 16MP sensor and f/2.0 aperture.

No news yet regarding any Malaysian prices and releases but over the other side of the world, the Meizu M6 note will start from CNY1099 (RM700) for the 3GB/16GB version, CNY1299 (RM830) for 3GB/32GB and CNY1699 (RM1100) for the big 4GB/64GB version. Available colours consist of Gold, Blue and Black.

There you have it, if you were looking for a dual camera smartphone for around RM700, you may want to give this a go. Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


Meizu MX4 coming to Malaysia in November 2014

The AnTuTu chart-topping Meizu MX4 may soon be arriving in Malaysia with a release date expected to be at the end of November 2014. No official Malaysia pricing yet, but it is expected to be priced around RM1099. Featuring tech specs that include a 20.7MP rear camera with Sony IMX2200 Exmor RS sensor, dual 4G connectivity and a metal frame made from aircraft grade aluminum, it looks a lot like the Apple iPhone 6 from the side but at 8.9mm thin, it is a bit thicker. While Meizu have not mentioned this feature, it looks to be somewhat water resistant, or at least enough to take a shower. A rounded backside makes it more comfortable to hold but for the full tech specs list check it out below.

Introducing the Meizu MX4

Check out the Meizu MX4 manufacturing process


Meizu MX5 announced with full metal body, fingerprint sensor and 20MP laser autofocus camera

Meizu have officially announced their latest Meizu MX5 smartphone with a number of premium features you don't often see for a device coming in from 1800 CNY (RM1081 for the version with 16GB storage). This includes a fingerprint sensor built into the home button and more. The 32GB storage version will be going from 1999 CNY (RM1214) while the 64GB version will go for 2399 CNY (RM1441). All versions will feature a 5.5-inch FHD AMOLED screen with a rounded full metal casing that makes it look nearly exactly like the Apple iPhone 6 Plus. Even the 20MP rear camera protrudes a little but makes up for it with laser autofocus, 4K h.265 format video recording and dual tone LED flash. Other tech specs include a 2.2GHz MediaTek Helio X10 Turbo processor, 3GB RAM, 5MP front camera and 3150 mAh battery. At just 149g and 7.6mm thin the Meizu MX5 is rather light for a full metal smartphone. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but with Meizu Malaysia here, it should only be a matter of time before it reaches Malaysia.


Meizu MX6 revealed with 12MP Sony IMX386 CMOS camera sensor and 3060 mAh battery

As promised by Meizu, the Meizu MX6 was unveiled yesterday in Beijing, China as the latest smartphone. Not only it was marketed for having solid picture quality, but it's also really thin as well measuring just 7.25mm in thickness only. We got the official specification of the full metal phone below:

As the camera being the main highlight, it has PDAF, large 1.25um pixels and f/2.0 aperture in the camera sensor, The phone also has a new algorithm that improvises the colour balance and reduces noise in the pictures. Meizu even went as far as saying the MX6 is on par with Samsung Galaxy S7 edge //technave.com/gadget/Samsung-Galaxy-S7-Edge-Price-in-Malaysia-Specs-6529.html, but with faster imaging speed. Other than that, the battery charging speed is worth mentioning, as Meizu claimed in just 10 minutes of charging can make the phone last half a day at 12V 2A (24W).

The price tag for the device is 1999 Yuan (around RM1203), which is surprisingly affordable. It will go on sale in China first on 30 July and registration started yesterday afternoon. In the meantime, enjoy these MX6 picture samples below and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Meizu MX6 to be unveiled officially next week in China

So it's official, the previously leaked date for the Meizu MX6 is not 16 July but 19 July 2016 instead. Meizu will first hold a press conference and then unveil the smartphone and other products which are not named. We also got two supposedly real photos of how it would look like, thanks to Weibo.

The MX6 is said to be sporting a Helio X20 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB or 64GB of internal storage, a 5.5-inch FHD IPS display, a 12MP camera for the back and 5MP camera on the front. Nobody knows what other products besides the MX6 we will be seeing, sources speculated that it could be earphones, headphones or a new fast charging equipped powerbank; but it's possible that there could be another MX6 variant that is running on Ubuntu OS. Also, it was mentioned that Meizu CEO didn't like how similar the MX6 look with the Meizu Pro 6, the Pro 6's display is 5.2-inch only.

Marketed as a mid-range smartphone, it might be priced in between $290 - $320 (around RM1155 - RM1275). We're just a week away from that so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Meizu Mix appears online – first smartwatch with analogue face from Meizu

Style meets technology with Meizu’s Mix – at least that is what they want to portray with the smart wearable. It is not a smartwatch, as it lacks the display that is usually used – instead it is a connected analogue watch with smart features.

The watch has a notification LED and can also vibrate for new events. It connects to your smartwatch over Bluetooth LE (download & install the Meizu app) and its 270mAh battery will last 240 days. It has a Swiss movement inside, and the front is a sapphire glass – just like high-end watches. Three different straps are available - Denim, Leather and Steel, and two cases will be sold – Silver and Black.

If you want to get your hands on one soon, the prices are expected to be CNY 1,000, CNY 1,300 and CNY CNY 1,500 (~RM 604, RM 785 and RM 906) respectively.


Meizu PRO 5 announced as first of new range of smartphones, coming on 25 September 2015

Meizu recently announced the Meizu PRO 5, the first smartphone in their new PRO range of devices. Tech specs and features include a Samsung Exynos 7420 processor and another model with a MediaTek MT6797 processor while the overall body will have a metal unibody design. Other tech specs include 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB storage, a 5.5-inch display with FHD resolution, a 21MP rear camera and a 3000 mAh battery. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but we should know more next week.


Meizu PRO 5 officially announced, features Samsung Exynos processor, 4GB RAM and 21MP camera

Meizu recently announced their latest Meizu PRO 5 smartphone with a full metal body and Samsung Exynos 7420 processor (the same one used in the Samsung Galaxy S6). Other tech specs and features include a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED FHD display, 3GB / 4GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB storage, 21MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 4G+ LTE, USB Type-C port with quick charging and Hi-Fi audio technology. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but the Meizu PRO 5 is due in China on 12 October 2015 with two versions. The version with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage will go for 2800 CNY (RM1924) while the version with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at 3100 CNY (RM2130). Since Meizu already have a Malaysian branch we expect the Meizu PRO 5 to make an appearance in the coming months.


Meizu PRO 7 and PRO 7 Plus lands in Malaysia starting from RM1899 with special bundle package

Today, Meizu Malaysia has announced its newest Meizu PRO 7 and PRO 7 Plus availability and pre-order sales across the nation. The pre-order sale will start tomorrow onwards (15 September) until 20 September 2017 at various online e-commerce partners such as Lazada, 11Street and Shopee for a retail price of RM1899 and RM2799.

Bundled with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage, the PRO 7 will be offered in three color options: Red, Gold and Black. The PRO 7 Plus will be available only in Black will be packed with 6GB RAM + 128GB of storage. Customers who pre-order either one of the flagships will get different bundles. For the PRO 7, it comes with a free Meizu Bluetooth earphone E51 (RM299). Meanwhile, the PRO 7 Plus' bundle consist the same Meizu earphone and a premium gift box worth RM498.

The two models will be officially available in the Malaysian market from 21 September onwards at all local key brand store and authorized dealers nationwide. It's also announced that for every purchase of the PRO 7 series smartphone (after the pre-order period), you will get a free Meizu Premium gift box worth RM199 (first come first serve while stock last).

Meizu Malaysia will be organizing a roadshow event at 7 shop in shop and brand store from 22 to 24 September 2017. To check out the full tech-specs and the unique 2-inch rear back display feature, click here to find out more and stay tuned for more Meizu Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


Meizu Pro 5 mini canceled, focus on Pro 6 device instead - Meizu CEO

By now, you should have been aware that there was a recent earthquake that happened in Taiwan. What does that have to do with the Meizu Pro 5 mini? Plenty, because of the earthquake, this has affected the company's supply and the device project is canceled.

As the Chinese company's founder and CEO Huang Zhang has confirmed the existence of the device himself on Weibo, most of their inventory were badly damaged and if they continued to hang on the Pro 5 mini, it would have no benefit to the company or the consumers, thus abandoning the project.

Mr. Huang also stated that Meizu will now focus on the Pro 6 flagship, we all sincerely wish them the best and hope they can get back up on their feet with the Pro 5 successor in the future.


ASUS ZenFone Ares launched featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821

ASUS has announced the launch of their new ASUS ZenFone Ares in Taiwan which is priced at TWD9990(~RM1324) complete with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 23MP camera with a depth sensor in the rear, 8MP front facing selfie camera, 5.7-inch display with a screen resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, running on Android N, and it is powered by a 3300mAh non-removable internal battery with supports the Quick Charge 3.0 technology.

The ASUS ZenFone Ares geared towards Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality content similar to the ASUS ZenFone AR has several other notable features as well such as the fingerprint and oil repellent, motion tracking and depth sensing. There is no news regarding the Malaysian release of the phone just yet, but expect an announcement for it in the near future. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Meizu Pro 6 Plus and Meizu X revealed in China with fast charging technology

The Meizu Pro 6 Plus (left) and Meizu X (right)

Just yesterday, Meizu has unveiled two new devices which are the Meizu Pro 6 Plus and Meizu X. There's no word whether there will be an international release, but here's what we know so far. Below is the official specifications of two devices and features:

During the conference, Meizu showed off that with the new 12 core Mali-T880 MP12 GPU, the overheat has been reduced from its predecessor by showing 30 minutes of NBA2K16 heated up the Pro 6 Plus to just 42.6 degrees celsius, which was much less compared to a Snapdragon 821 powered flagship whose temperature rose up to 47.7 degrees celsius. To add on to that,  the phone can charge up to 60% in just 30 minutes thanks to the 8V/ 3A charging (24W).

The fingerprint sensor embedded in the button unlocks spuer fast too in 0.15s, but it also functions as a heart rate monitor, revealing your heart rate in 5 seconds.

Going on sale on 8 December via JD.com in China, the Pro 6 Plus is 2999 Yuan (around RM1944) for the 64GB variant while the 128GB variant will cost 3299 Yuan (around RM2139).

Coming with a 2.5D curved glass with double ceramic crystal coating process, the display panel features a TDDI display touch technology for better touch accuracy. It was also reported that the MediaTek chip offers 40% more performance and reduces power consumption by 60%. On the other hand, the mCharge can fill up the juice up to 40% in 30 minutes, thanks to the 18W charging.

The Meizu X 3GB + 32GB model will go on sale for 1699 Yuan (around RM1101) and 1999 Yuan (around RM1296) for the 4GB + 64GB model.


Meizu Pro 6 revealed with Helio X25 chipset, 21MP Sony IMX230 camera and lots of features

Meizu Pro 6 was officially announced by Meizu a few hours ago, and we learn some new features that it packs aside from the known Helio X25 chipset that it has, below are the official tech-specs and more information on the features:-

The Pro 6 is using a brand new look with a 2.5D glass upfront with a CNC cut body , it also has the thinnest device to date with a 7.25mm body and even managed to reduce the board area inside by up to 30%. Their display brightness has also changed to just 3 Nits, to ensure the user don't strain their eyes at night.

During the presentation, it was reported that Meizu made over 70 hardware and software optimizations on the device. But perhaps the most impressive one is its new mCharge 3.0 standard, which can charge 100% in just 60 minutes, the new mCharge has a triple protection to ensure the safety of your phone. Another highlight is the 3D Press which works similarly to the 3D Touch, with 20 apps that can support the new feature.

Next, the HiFi Lite, is a less power consuming version of the standard HiFi. It's said the Lite version consumes 55% less power and features cirrus logic chip and DAC amplifier for the best sound output. Not to mention, a new 10-flash tech, which functions as a flash adjuster between light and warm environment for the camera. Speaking of the camera, it's supported by PDAF with focus times of just 0.07 seconds.

The price revealed by the company is 2499 Yuan (around RM1497) only for the 32GB variant, the 64GB variant, on the other hand, cost 2799 Yuan (around RM1677). Pre-order registration is already available in China and will be on retail sale from 23 April onwards.

That's all from Meizu today, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com


Meizu Pro 6 teardown by Chinese tech website, it168

Chinese tech website, it168 is back again this time by tearing down the Meizu Pro 6. According to them, the report on disassembling the device was a walk in a park and found some interesting things inside such as a cooling section , thermal films, coating and more.

First, they only need to take out two screws then the card slot and the screen. The screen is quite delicate though, as there were two cables attached to it. Upon going further in, they also found a metal plate that helps to spread out the heat from the processor, along with some graphite thermal film over it. The camera also has a copper foil to block the heat and electronic noise, and even the battery is attached with a double-sided sticky tape.

Overall, the Pro 6 can be repaired easily with the right tools. If you want to look for more repair pictures, visit the source link (right side) below to check it out. Meanwhile, you can also take a look at their Huawei P9 teardown. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Meizu Pro 6s confirmed by company vice president

After a month of the last reported mysterious Meizu phone in China Compulsory Certification (3C), the news is back again but this time with an official name released by Meizu Vice President, Li Nan online.

According to Li Nan's official post on Weibo, the new smartphone will be called the Meizu Pro 6s and will also feature a Mediatek Helio X25 SoC processor, shutting down previous rumours of adapting a Helio P20 chip. To add on to that, he also did not share his love for Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips as well.

Aside from that, the company's mCharge 3.0 technology will be featured in too. And an image of the Pro 6 and Pro 6s appeared in his post, but looks nearly identical, we guess the only difference is the display size.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Meizu Pro 6s official launch revealed on 3 November

Since the Meizu Pro 6s has already been confirmed by the company, it was only a matter of time for the release date and maybe some sneak peek of the tech-specs. Well, we got that wish and it's now confirmed that the Pro 6s will likely make its appearance on 3 November 2016 as Meizu will spearhead a press conference at the evening in China.

Secrets surrounding the Pro 6s is tightly lipped as there is barely any information (even rumours). It's only that a few weeks ago, there were rumours of the device featuring an Exynos 8890 chipset but later proven false as Meizu vice president revealed that it will carry a MediaTek Helio X25 chipset instead. Other than that, the Pro 6s model looks strikingly similar to the Pro 6, or it could be another variant (Pro 6s Plus?) so we can expect the display to be enlarged and perhaps the storage and RAM too.

The event is just around the corner, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus officially revealed with a 2-inch secondary display, dual cameras, mCharge 4.0 and more from ~RM1829

Finally, after several weeks of endless teases and rumours about the Meizu Pro 7, Meizu has finally revealed two new smartphones - the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus. These aren't just your regular smartphones either because they have an interesting secondary display that's located at the back. Looks interesting, let's check out the official specification:

So first things first, the touch-enabled secondary display behind is a 2-inch Super AMOLED display. Like all secondary displays, it allows the user to check and manage notifications from music to messages, even as "mirror" for a selfie with the dual rear camera and has a "wide variety of customizable wallpapers".

On the other hand, the dual rear camera will function as a standard RGB and monochrome sensor. That being said, it's a bit odd to introduce a 16MP front camera since the secondary display can help with the dual rear cameras, but that's just on paper, of course.

There was no mention if there's any expandable storage available or not, so as the fingerprint scanner but they should probably be on board. Moreover, Meizu has included a mCharge technology on the Pro 7 Plus which charges super fast (67% in 30 minutes), as well as a dedicated audio processing chip for the audiophiles which will flow perfectly for the Meizu Flow headphones. No word on if the headphones will be included or separated from the box.

There are some rumours that Meizu Malaysia will bring in these new smartphones into Malaysia. The mid-ranger Pro 7 will cost 2880 Yuan (~RM1829) and the plus version is 3580 Yuan (~RM2274). So expect that price range if it actually comes.

Stay tuned for more Meizu news at TechNave.com.


Meizu Pro 7 to be revealed on 26 July 2017 with unique secondary display

It's official, Meizu has confirmed the date for the Meizu Pro 7 and it will be revealed on 26 July 2017. For a couple of weeks already, the Pro 7 has caught much attention with its secondary display which is located behind of the phone. Price and tech-specs were leaked as well today.

Before we get to the price, the secondary display is said to be able to play games and allow users to take selfies now with the dual rear cameras. And of course, it can show all the important messages and notifications. Sort of like an always-on display but at the back. According to sources, the MediaTek Helio X30 processor will be featured inside the flagship, a Pro 7 Plus variant should also appear and it's rumoured to sport an Exynos 8895 chipset.

The Pro 7 is subjected to cost 3299 Yuan (~RM2090) and the plus variant for 3799 Yuan (~RM2406). But knowing China companies, they could release more than 2 models based on memory capacity.

Since Meizu has already made their presence known in Malaysia, do you want this flagship here? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Meizu news at TechNave.com.


Meizu VP teases a green Meizu M1 Note Mini on Weibo

Meizu is all set to announce another device in its Blue Charm range called the Meizu M1 Note Mini on 28 January 2015. Over the past few days, there have been many leaks about the device on the internet and this time, the images of the Note Mini was posted directly by Meizu's Vice President Li Nan on his official weibo page. The image confirms earlier rumors which said that the phone's design will be inspired from the Apple iPhone 5C. It will also come in a number of unique shades much like the Meizu M1 Note in the Blue Charm series. In the picture, interestingly there is a camera alongside the M1 Note mini in the same green shade. The company could be hinting at a new camera lineup, but that's highly unlikely. It may just be to highlight the color shades of the upcoming Meizu device. Several rumors have leaked the tech specs of the device. The phone will most likely feature a 4.7-inch display with a 1280 x 720p HD resolution. There should be a Mediatek MT6732 quad-core processor inside along with 1GB RAM. The M1 Note Mini will reportedly compete directly with the recently announced Xiaomi Redmi 2, so pricing should be around $112 (RM404) but no exact Malaysia release dates just yet.


Meizu and Canonical announces Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition

For those who are looking for an alternative to iOS, Android or even Windows 10, Ubuntu may just be the ticket, and Canonical just announced the new Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition for the platform. With a large 5.7 inch screen, it runs Ubuntu and powered by the Samsung Exynos 7420 octa-core processor.

As stated before, the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition comes with a 5.7 inch screen with a 1080p resolution. Under the hood, the processor is a Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa-core that runs on 3GB of RAM. You also get 32GB of storage for all your data and apps, and a 21 megapixel shooter sits at the back of the smartphone for your imaging needs.

This is a great list of specs for any smartphone, and the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition even comes with USB Type C connector for future proofing. This is a great flagship device if you want to try an non-iOS, non-Android platform. If you want to get one, head on to Canonical’s page for details, and get ready to pay USD 369.99 (~RM 1448) for the pleasure of owning this smartphone.


Meizu announces ANC variant of HD60 wireless headphones

More and more people are looking to lose the wires and the noise they're constantly surrounded with. It's to a point where we're no longer surprise when brands start dabbling in the audio field, despite not being known for expertise in that area. However, Meizu isn't exactly new when it comes to headphones and has announced a new variant to its Meizu HD60 headphones.

A listing for a new variant of the Meizu HD60 was spotted on the Meizu store recently, with the new feature being active noise cancellation (ANC). This isn't something new, but what's interesting here is that it's using some of Sony's audio technologies. It's mentioned in the product page that this new model uses an ANC chip developed by Sony, supposedly the CDX3775, according to GSMArena.

The Meizu HD60 ANC was launched along with the Meizu 17 series smartphone, which was launch yesterday. It supports Hi-Res Audio so the audio quality should be quite good. Also, it's got a 900mAh battery that is expected to last for 17 hours with the ANC enabled. For a wireless headphone, its retail price of 1100 yuan (~RM673) seems like a pretty good deal.

It's unlikely for this to be available in Malaysia officially, but the standard Meizu HD60 can be purchased from online stores like Lazada so you might be able to get it later. With that said, would you be interested in this pair of headphones over more established models? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more new.


27.3 Shopee Mega Sale is coming soon as Shopee becomes number one e-commerce site in Malaysia

Shopee Malaysia recently revealed that they have made it into the top 10 most visited sites in Malaysia, becoming the number one e-commerce site in the country (according to Comscore). With 16 million downloads of the Shopee app, Shopee Malaysia will soon hold their 27.3 Shopee Mega sale starting from 21 to 27 March 2019.

The 27.3 Shopee Mega Sale offers free shipping with a minimum RM27 spent, daily ‘Tikam’ draws with RM1 and up to RM1 million worth of cash and prizes to be won with Shopee Quiz. There will also be special themed-days with discounts up to 90%, RM8 million worth of vouchers and daily Shocking Sales with Lowest Price Guaranteed items along with social media giveaways.


ASUS ZenFone Go ZC500TG now available in ASUS Store Malaysia for RM519

After quite a few leaks, the ASUS ZenFone Go (ZC500TG) is now available in the Malaysian ASUS Store for RM519. While the cheaper ASUS ZenFone C can still be seen on the site, it doesn't have stock and looks like it will probably be phased out soon. Despite being a bit pricier the ZenFone Go offers a bit more in terms of tech specs which includes a 1.3Ghz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5-inch 720p display, 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and 2MP front camera. You can check out our comparison tool of the ASUS ZenFone Go vs the ASUS ZenFone C for all the features or check out the ASUS Store Malaysia for the ZenFone Go. Currently it is available in black and white with more colours coming soon.


Meizu announces Pro 6S, with upgraded camera and battery at a lower price

Meizu has just unveiled their latest flagship device, named the Meizu Pro 6S. It looks like the Meizu Pro 6, and it comes with the expected design features and functions that you expect from a flagship device. What changed is the camera as well as the power juicing the system.

The Meizu Pro 6S comes with the same 5.2-inch FHD AMOLED display with 2.5D glass on top as the previous generation model with 10000:1 contrast ratio and 350 nits brightness. Note that the phone supports pressure sensitive touch. Meizu has managed to keep it almost the same as the previous gen model, with a 7.3mm thick body and 163 grams in weight.

The Mediatek Helio X25 deca-core chipset powers the phone, with 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM, 64GB of non-expandable storage, 5MP front camera, voLTE, Flyme 5 OS, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. What changed with this model is the camera and the battery. The Pro 6S comes with a Sony IMX386 12MP sensor with 1.25-micron pixel and f/2.0 aperture. Other features include custom 6P lens, zero shutter lag, ring flash, PDAF, laser focus and four-axis OIS. There are multiple shooting options such as manual mode, Pro mode and a new night mode as well.

Supplying the juice to the phone is a larger 3060 mAh battery, a significant increase over the previous model’s 2560 mAh batter. It also has fast charging capabilities to top up the battery when it is needed.

The Meizu Pro 6S is priced at 2699 Yuan (~RM 1676), which is similar in price with the Meizu Pro 6. We may see a price decrease of the older model soon, so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the new Meizu Pro 6S.


Meizu confirms that its new Meizu 17 flagship smartphone will feature a 64MP Sony IMX686 main camera

Earlier today, we had news that Meizu may be preparing to launch the new Meizu 17 smartphone next month. Meizu has been steadily releasing teasers for its upcoming flagship smartphone in the last few days and a new one has just appeared. The company has confirmed the spec for one of its rear cameras, specifically a 64MP main camera.

According to the official post, the Meizu 17 will sport a 64MP main camera that uses Sony's IMX686 sensor. This is one of Sony's latest mobile camera sensors and it's larger than its predecessor (IMX586), meaning higher resolution (64MP vs 48MP). It has also been confirmed that the component in the middle of the rear camera setup is a ring flash.

Besides the camera, we know from earlier that this device will have a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 90Hz display, and a large 4500mAh battery. Also, it'll support 30W fast-charging and UFS 3.1 storage, which guarantees faster read and write speeds to the internal storage. Not much else has been revealed, but you can expect it to have at least 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Meizu 17 seems like it could be another good option for those looking to get a new flagship Android device. But having said that, will Meizu even sell this device in Malaysia? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


Meizu debuts in Malaysia with M5 Note and Pro 6 Plus for RM849 and RM1999 only

Models showing off the Meizu M5 Note and Pro 6 Plus smartphones

Today, Meizu has officially made its debut into the Malaysia market with two phones - Meizu M5 Note, and the premium yet affordable Pro 6 Plus for a price tag of RM849 and RM1999 respectively. All Meizu phones will be officially distributed exclusively by Dynamics Distribution Sdn Bhd, which includes the M3s, M3 Note, M5, and MX6. Below are the official specifications:

Power button and volume rockers, SIM card tray is on the other side

The speaker grill here is just for pure design

A huge ring LED flash light below the Sony IMx386 camera

Stay tuned for a hand-on video on the Pro 6 Plus and M5 Note at TechNave.com.


Meizu introduces new detachable Meizu Band for 229 Yuan in China

Aside from revealing the Meizu M5 Note, Meizu also unveiled their own fitness smartband called the Meizu Band. Like all smartbands, it's designed for sports and it just cost 229 Yuan only (around RM148). Here's what we know of the tech-specs so far:

Since the Meizu Band is designed with an integrated design with double component injection technology, this means the band can be detachable. It can last up to a week of constant usage from a single charge, or even more than that without using the heart rate sensor.

Speaking of heart rate sensor, it's designed from AMS so it will notify you if your rate goes over the maximum rate. The band also reveals the usual time, calories burn and number of steps taken, as well as monitoring sleeping patterns, with built-in snooze alarm feature to wake you up softly. Also, the distance between the owner's smartphone and band is 10 meters, so it's not really an independent smartband.

No word on whether if it will come to Malaysia, but you could get on from online on 8 December 2016. Stay tuned for more Meizu news at Technave.com.


Meizu is launching a handheld gaming console under subbrand PANDAER on 9 June

Photo courtesy of Meizu Fan Club Bulgaria

Guess what! Meizu is joining the handheld gaming console industry under its subbrand named PANDAER. It has shared a teaser poster for the launch event and revealed half of how the console would look. Furthermore, it's also calling the console the world's first ultra-thin OLED handheld running the Windows operating system.

The upcoming event named "Meizu New Summer Adventure" will be live-streamed at 7:30 PM local time in China on 9 June. It's set to unveil the console in collaboration with AYANEO, a brand that focuses on the handheld gaming business. A leaked picture has shown us that Meizu's offering will be similar to the Nintendo Switch consoles, with a screen in the middle and control handles on the sides.

Furthermore, the source has given us some tech specs. We can expect a 7-inch OLED display and an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U processor, coupled with 16GB or 32GB LPDDR4x RAM and 1TB or 2TB NVMe solid-state drive. If you're interested, we're close to finding out the other information as it's launching in just a few days.

What do you think about Meizu's handheld gaming console? Drop a comment to let us know how you feel about it, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Meizu launches the M3 Max

If a large screen phone is what you want and need, Meizu has one new model just right for you. The new Meizu M3 Max is a 6-inch phablet that will definitely fill the requirements of an oversized phone to a tee.

Underneath the 1080p display lies the MediaTeck octa-core Helip P10 processor, paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. More storage can be added with the microSD slot. The camera situation on this phablet includes a 12-megapixel Sony sensor at the rear, and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter on the front. It also comes with a front fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C connector and a 4100 mAh battery – all wrapped in aluminium.

Out of the box you get Meizu’s FlyME OS, based on Android 5.1 Lolipop, with rumours saying that the M3 Max will get an update to Android 7.0 Nougat in the near future.

No Malaysian availability as of yet, but if you are willing to search for one online, it will cost you USD 255 (~RM 916)


Meizu launches the m3 – better processor than the m2, but with the same price

Straight from China, the new Meizu m3, the company’s answer to affordable smartphones has arrived. The new model looks physically the same as the previous model, with significant changes under its skin. It now sports a MediaTek MT6750 1.5GHz octa-core processor paired with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM.

It also comes with a 2870mAh battery, along with either 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded with a microSD, supporting cards of up to 128GB.  It features a 5 inch 720p display, a 13 megapixel rear and 5 megapixel front camera, LTE connectivity and Meizu’s own Flyme 5.1 OS, based on Android Lollipop.

Meizu has yet to announce the availability or the price of the m3 in Malaysia, but it is priced from only 599 yuan, which is about RM 360. We may see the price increase a bit due to import charges, but we may see yet another contender for affordable smartphones here in Malaysia.


Meizu new E series revealed - Meizu M3E as a mid-range product lineup

Meizu has unveiled their new E series yesterday, the Meizu M3E as a new mid-range smartphone, it comes with some decent tech-specs and pricing is economical as well for 1299 Yuan (around RM784), the smartphone will go on sale on 14 August in China first at their official website and Lynx store. Below are the official specifications:

The M3E's design comes with a single metal unibody design with nano injection molding process and anodic oxidization, so this really makes the device looks premium even though it's just a mid-range product.

Available in five color options — Moonlight Silver, Sky Gray, Champagne Gold, Rose Gold, and Glacier Blue, one of the highlights is the super fast 18W charging tech, which allows the phone to reach 50% in just 30 minutes, and 90% in just an hour. Another worthy mention is that the mBack button up front fingerprint sensor can be unlocked within 0.2 seconds.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Meizu quietly lists the MX5E, a more affordable smartphone variant of the MX5

Meizu recently and quietly launched the Meizu MX5E, a variant of last year's MX5 with a new pricing tag at CNY1699 (RM1026). This device is a toned down version of the MX5 in both specifications and price.  As for now, the availability of the phone outside of China is still not known so no Malaysia release date just yet. There was also no prior announcement from Meizu in regards to this device when it was released.


Meizu released new teaser of M3 Max

Since early August, the Meizu M3E was released as a mid-range tier smartphone, it was thought that it will be the only model in its line-up but that's not the case, for a new teaser was just released by the company.

A new model, which reads M3 Max is expected to launch tomorrow as the date is cleverly shown on the phone's battery usage (9 hours and 5 minutes), in addition, on the screen the battery has 29% left, this indicates that the phone should have a huge battery capacity and makes sense with the Max name. It's speculated that the device might have 5000 mAh battery power.

To add on for the tech-specs, the Max is said to feature a Helio P20 SoC, a 3GB RAM, a 6-inch display and a mPen stylus. As for the price, it will cost 1799 Yuan (around RM1096) for the 32GB ROM version, and 1999 Yuan (around RM1218) for the 64GB ROM version along with the mPen. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


ASUS ZenFone Live L1 ZA550KL officially launched in Indonesia, coming to Malaysia soon?

ASUS have officially launched their ASUS ZenFone Live L1 ZA550KL smartphone featuring a 5. 5-inch HD+ (1440 x 720 pixels) Fullview display, Snapdragon 425 processor, 1GB/2GB RAM and 16GB of storage + up to 2TB microSD in Indonesia. Previously, the ASUS ZenFone Live's claim to fame was its live beautifying feature which could be used while streaming live, and this Live L1 version seems to be the fullview display refresh.

Other tech specs for the ZenFone Live L1 don't differ too much from the ZenFone Live as it packs in a 13MP PDAF rear camera, 5MP front camera along with a 3000 mAh battery. Unfortunately, it still packs in a microUSB port along with Android Oreo + ZenUI 5.0 but offers some new features like Face Unlock.

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but it could be coming in May 2018 along with the ASUS ZenFone 5. The ZenFone Live L1 arrived in Indonesia in black, blue, pink and white.


Meizu releases compact mid-range smartphone M5c

Back in China, Meizu has announced their newest mid range M5c smartphone. It has a nice colour variation of blue and red, we aren’t sure if Meizu will bring them over to Malaysia, but we will let you know. As for now, here are the official tech-specs.

As mid range smartphone, it’s not carrying a lot of power as the processor is only quad-core clocking at 1.3GHz, RAM power is a measly 2GB and space storage stands at 16GB ROM, there is an expandable memory for that so don’t worry. The camera is 8MP for the back, while the front holds 5MP, although that’s a small one, but at least it has an ArcSoft Beautification mode for the selfie lovers.

In addition, it’s quite a lightweight device since it’s measuring at 8.3mm thin and weighs 135g. Display is 5-inch only in 720p. Seems like this device is aimed for those who likes their device small and compact.

The OS is set on the latest Flyme 6, there’s also a report that the phone possesses a One Mind A.I. which smartly prioritize memory power to apps that the user uses the most for long term performance.

No price tag was revealed, but it shouldn’t be too expensive with that kind of specification line-up. Stay tuned for more Meizu news at TechNave.com.


Meizu's Super mCharge technology can fully charge a phone in 20 minutes

At the MWC 2017, Meizu made an appearance presenting their latest technology the Super mCharge. The Super mCharge technology is not unknown as most of their smartphones already has the technology, however, what's intriguing about this one is that it can fully charge a phone even faster than before.

How fast? Well, according to the demostration at their booth, it can fully charge in just 20 minutes, whereas in 10 minutes, it can already charge to 60%. Furthermore, the company stated that the technology should be ready on their flagships next year.

Besides that, Meizu also stated the phone must have a speicialized battery to be compatible with the Super mCharge technology so that it can withstand the high current charging.

Will it ever come to Malaysia? Sure, but its brand presence in our shores are not that engaging as compared to the likes of Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO and Vivo. Stay tuned for more Meizu news at TechNave.com.


Meizu showcased their first smartphone with no physical buttons and ports

The Meizu Zero smartphone has been unveiled, showcasing a smartphone with no physical buttons and slots equipped. To explain further, the device will not have physical volume buttons and charging slots. Instead, the volume will be controlled through the capacitive buttons on the side. Charging wise, it can only be charged exclusively via 12W Wireless Charger.

The device also does not have a physical SIM tray, as it uses the new eSIM standard. In terms of the tech specs, the device is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 12MP + 20MP rear camera, 20MP front-facing selfie camera and a 5.99-inch AMOLED display. Meizu has yet to unveil the specs of the RAM, storage and battery for now. We expect them to release more information regarding the device very soon.

Unfortunately, Meizu smartphones will most likely not enter the Malaysian market anytime soon. That being said, the closest smartphone that resembles the Meizu Zero would be the Vivo Apex 2019, which we have covered previously, that sports similar features such as no physical buttons and ports. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Meizu teaser claims the Pro 6 has no heating issue

With just a few hours left, Meizu will have a press conference announcing the Meizu Pro 6 flagship in Beijing, China. But that doesn't mean that they haven't stopped their teaser yet, in this latest teaser, it seems to imply that the phone doesn't have any heating issue, a bold statement.

Although there are a couple of rumours and teasers here and there, Meizu has kept quiet about the specifications except revealing the Pro 6 will be the first smartphone to equip the new 64-bit Helio X25 deca-core chipset with the fastest CPU clocking speed. Technically speaking, higher clocking speeds means the device is prone to heating issues but the latest teaser also tells us “Companies promote their fast CPU speeds but they do not tell you about its heating issues.”. Intriguing.

It's no secret that Meizu had some heating issues in the past, especially with the Snapdragon 810 chipset. So it will be interesting to see if they really keep their word, until then, stay tuned for their official press release on the Pro 6 today at Technave.com!


Meizu teases the internet with a beautiful MX6 picture

Just less than a week before the Meizu MX6 unveils, Meizu's VP Sales and Marketing, Li Nan has decided to do some marketing of the device before the reveal. In his Weibo account, he shared a picture claiming it was taken by the MX6 which looks stunningly beautiful.

One would mistook the picture to be taken by a DSLR, but the close-up shot of a peacock's feather with a droplet on it was taken by MX6's rear camera. According to the AnTuTu listing, the device is said to feature a 12MP rear camera with a Sony IMX286 sensor. With that kind of tech-specs, it shouldn't really come to a surprise. It has also come to our attention that smartphone manufacturers these days are prioritizing camera specs a lot for the consumer, which in the world of taking pictures is as important as breathing.

But then again, it could be very well a gimmick like last week's Huawei/DSLR picture misunderstanding on their Facebook page, also, why isn't the marketing team doing the job? Well, we will have to wait until the announcement to see the phone's camera capability. So stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Meizu to launch the MX6 smartphone with 3GB RAM version

When the Meizu MX6 was released two months ago, rumours have it that there would be another variant with different tech-specs, or an updated Pro 6. Meizu fans can now rest easy, though, now that the company have recently launched a 3GB RAM MX6 version in China.

So is there any difference between the 3GB and the original 4GB RAM version? Well, not much. On paper, it retains most of the tech-specs such as the Helio X20 processor, 32GB worth of storage, 5.5-inch full HD display; same goes for the back and front camera of 12MP (Sony IMX386 CMOS sensor) and 5MP respectively, as well as the same 3060 mAh and Flyme UI based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box The difference, however, will be the price which is 1799 Yuan (around RM240). That's 200 Yuan lesser than the standard version, and kind of expensive considering the fact that most of Snapdragon 820 phones are selling at a lower price than that.

The new 3GB RAM MX6 variant sales will start on 1 October 2016 from Meizu office store, Lynx or the JD Mall. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Meizu to reveal new E series lineup on 10 August 2016

In just a few hours ago, Meizu has posted a teaser announcing an event coming soon on 10 August 2016. While that's actually nothing new, since the rumours have long predicted a new device from the company, what's actually interesting is that Meizu is hinting a brand new device family line, possibly calling it the Meizu E series.

It looks like the Meizu E series will be another lineup of high-end smartphones and different from the PRO series, according to sources online, the device might adopt a dual curved screen display, a dual camera lens on the back and a Samsung Exynos 8890 chipset inside the hood. A fingerprint sensor is also a likelihood since that's the trend of high-end phones nowadays, so we're sure that Meizu won't want to be left out behind Xiaomi and Huawei. Besides, it kind of makes sense for the company to make a move since the mid-range phone is greatly saturated.

This marks a week away from the reveal, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


‘Mek’ Studio? Viral photo shows that Apple’s new desktop computer is actually made in Malaysia

Apple’s latest desktop computer, the Mac Studio has been hitting the headlines worldwide since its release last week. Well, that's not really a surprise, given how popular Apple is and how impressive the M1 Ultra SoC found inside of the computer is as well.

However, the Mac Studio is also making headlines for other reasons as well. Speaking of which, the desktop computer is actually trending currently in Malaysia due to the fact that it is actually made in Malaysia!

In fact, the words ‘Made in Malaysia’ can actually be seen engraved at the bottom of some Mac Studios. One of the most popular tech Youtubers, Marques Brownlee aka MKBHD actually received a Mac Studio that was made in Malaysia; something that another popular tech personality, Mark Gurman noticed.

MKBHD shared a photo of the Mac Studio’s bottom in a tweet and Gurman, who is a columnist for Bloomberg then replied with a cropped version of the photo emphasising on the ‘Made in Malaysia’ engraving.

As a Malaysian, all I can say about this is Malaysia Boleh! Furthermore, if the Mac Studio is made in Malaysia, let's say in Kelantan, would it be called ‘Mek Studio’ instead? :P

On a more serious note, this shouldn’t come as a surprise for us Malaysians given a sizable chunk of our country’s economy is from the semiconductor industry. In fact, it was even reported in 2019 by Nikkei Asia that Apple was mulling whether to manufacture its product parts in Malaysia.

Before this, other major tech companies have already been known to produce its products in our shores. The most recent example has got to be the ‘Malaysia’ engraving found on the Sony’s WF-1000XM4 earbuds, prominently seen in The Verge’s review of the product.

So, what do you guys think of the Mac Studio being made in our country? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news!


Memoji can now roll eyes in latest iOS 13.4 update and what else can we ask for

I think this is the time we can chat with Emojis only and your friend will still understand what you are trying to say. With the crazy amount of Emojis nowadays, you can get whatever you can think of from the Emoji tab. Now, if you want to let the eye-roll emoji strike your friends as it is really coming from your expression, Apple might have found a way to let you have it.

The new Memoji update has brought several new expressions including an eye-roll in the latest iOS 13.4 beta. That means you can just express that level of annoyance with a Memoji twin you’ve created, showing your friends it’s you who rolls the eye instead of the yellow round emoji. Other than that, you’ll also be able to express other emotions like being surrounded by love, a ‘big NO’, Namaste, hiding behind a laptop and the list goes on.

Other than Memoji, there are also 117 new Emojis coming to your Apple devices too. One of them appears to be the pinched fingers which is a sign that the Italian people do, the emoji has hyped the internet. There is also an ‘Everything’s Fine’ emoji which shows a smiling face with teardrop dripping, which sounds like what I am exactly feeling at the moment. The rest will be gender-neutral focused emojis including a man wearing a wedding gown and a woman wearing a tuxedo.

Let us know what you think about all the new Memojis and Emojis from Apple on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool tech news.


Menara City One is the first condominium in Kuala Lumpur to be put under Enhanced Movement Control Orders!

The government has announced that Menara City One is to be put under enhanced movement control orders (EMCO) after 17 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the condominium. This is the third EMCO area announcement after 2 Simpang Renggam areas and 7 villages in Hulu Langat were put into EMCO. This is also the first directive that involves a condominium building in Kuala Lumpur.Menara City One is located at Jalan Munshi Abdullah and has 3,200 residents in 502 residential units. All locals and visitors in the buildings are on house curfew. All business activities must halt during the period and a medical base will also be set up there with all enforcement personnel stationed there to enforce the order.

KENYATAAN AKHBAR MENTERI KANAN (KLUSTER KESELAMATAN) MENGENAIPERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN DIPERKETATKAN (PKPD) DI MENARA CITY ONE, JALAN MUNSHI ABDULLAH, KUALA LUMPUR.@IsmailSabri60 @SKMM_MCMC @KKMPutrajaya @kkmm_gov @KDNPUTRAJAYA @MINDEFMalaysia @jpmgov_ @JPenerangan pic.twitter.com/Pw19NSfz9W

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob mentioned the EMCO will be effective from 31 March until 13 April 2020. However, there are exceptions that are differing from the previous EMCO, residents still can order for food delivery services to be delivered to the building’s lobby and stores selling essential goods are still allowed to be operated within the building's business premises.With that said, there have been 156 new confirmed cases yesterday in Malaysia so please do not let loose of your hygiene and just stay at home unless you need to buy your essentials. Stay tuned for more local news updates on TechNave.com!


ASUS ZenFone Max First Impression Review - Awesome battery life with a mixed bag of tech specs

As of 15 January 2016, the ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) was released in Malaysia along with ASUS ZenFone Zoom together. Currently it costs RM899, and it's already available at authorized retail stores. What's so eye catching about the smartphone is its humongous 5000 mAh battery sitting inside the hood. It's also equipped with a laser autofocus and dual-tone LED flash on its 13MP PixelMaster rear camera.

Now before I get started, I would like to remark that this won't be a full review because this device is actually not the final product so it's subject to change in the future. So instead of a full review, this will be just a first impression of what I think after using it for a week. Read below to find out more.

The first time I took hold of the ZenFone Max, the first impression that I got was how comfortable it is to hold despite of its huge size. It's a big smartphone for sure, but it's firm too and just tiny bit taller than the ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE550KL). What makes the smartphone so comfortable to hold is because of the back cover material, I'm not sure what kind of material it is but it's like a plastic cover polished by a sand paper (am I making sense?). Anyway, the point is it's really nice to hold, especially when you're playing games or watching videos horizontally, even when playing long hours the heat at the back is tolerable because of the material. Not to mention, it gives a nice grip when holding as well.

The back is really nice to touch, charger is at the bottom and speaker on the bottom back

Despite being a big smartphone, the specifications are not what you expected aside from that huge 5000 mAh battery. Below are the tech specs:-

Features-wise, it's actually more or less the same with the ZenFone 2 Laser that I talked about earlier. But that being said, the camera features are still good and gives a crisp clear look. The only thing that I could think of is that the Panorama can be taken vertically now. More picture samples can be seen below.

Ah, now this is the main highlight. The 5000 mAh battery is a monster I tell you, when my colleague handed me the ZenFone Max, he said he haven't charged it for five days, so combined with my one week usage, that makes it almost two weeks. Even when I was gaming for an hour playing Asphalt 8, it only dropped 9%. Normally if you do this with other smartphones, it would have dropped drastically. This is a clear sign of the power-sipping Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, making it a good combination with the large battery.

However, because the battery mileage is huge, it takes longer than usual to charge your phone. From my experience, charging it from 0% took me between 4-5 hours. That's a really long time for a full charge, so if you don't like to wait then maybe you can charge it from time to time even when it reaches half...(but then again, why should you? It has 5000 mAh lol).

Close up shots really clear, look at those dust!

Low light condition is pretty good even with a small amount of light

As mention earlier, since the ZenFone Max is not a complete package I can't really say much. But based on my first impression, I really like how they did with the back cover that gives our hands comfort and a good grip. Battery is another winning point as you don't have to charge regularly but you do have to wait a long time for a full recharge from the bottom. Camera quality is great too, but other than that, everything else works just fine I guess. Oh, the price is quite reasonable too.

In my opinion, since this is not the final product. Maybe they could actually improve the tech specs or else it's not so different from the ZenFone 2 laser (ZE550KL) besides the big battery. I think they could actually take advantage of the big battery pack backing up better specifications, it could be a good trade but we will see. And speaking of big battery, the ZenFone Max is not the only smartphone with such capacity. We've already done a three way big battery battle between the Lenovo Vibe P1, Oukitel K10000 and the ZenFone Max itself, so if you're interested to see how it went visit to find out.

Also, you can also check out our hands-on videos below. Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more news and reviews at Technave.com!

First impressions hands-on video: gaming + charging other devices

First Impressions hands-on video + pictures + tech specs

*TechNave.com would like to thank ASUS Malaysia for providing us with the ASUS ZenFone Max smartphone for this review. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


Menara TM is on sale and Telekom Malaysia is relocating the offices

By now, there is news circulating about Menara TM, the headquarters for Telekom Malaysia Bhd is now on sale. As bizarre as it sounds, it's not about TM wanting to sell off the building but rather moving out. TM has sent an official clarification and this is what it says.

According to TM, the company is actually a tenant of Menara TM instead of being the owner. With that, TM doesn't own the said building and is not involved with its intended sale by the property's owner, Menara ABS Bhd. The statement didn't mention where the company was relocating nor how much is the starting price for Menara TM.

TM is currently in the process of relocating the majority of its corporate offices into its TM-owned properties, including TM Annexe 1 and TM Annexe 2 as well as its properties in Cyberjaya, as part of the Company’s optimisation programme to enable greater efficiency and agility, and to accommodate hybrid working conditions.

Oh well, it sounds like the pandemic may have something to do with it since it has proven that work can still be done at home. Do stay safe out there and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Mending the 'Potong': TM acquires controlling 57% stake in P1 LTE services

TM may have just bought a recent controlling 57% stake in P1 but quite a few of us remember the memorable P1 Potong campaign where the company made references to cutting TM's wired Internet services. TM responded in kind, with an equally abrasive promotion campaign highlighting P1 Wimax connection issues. Personally, I have been a very satisfied P1 Wimax user and hopefully will remain so in the near future but we see TM's acquisition of P1 being mutually beneficial. Despite progress in TM's Internet services, it still is very far away from more established 4G LTE network operators. P1 on the other hand don't have the resources to make any major expansion in their wireless portfolio. We just hope that TM are not using the P1 acquisition as a stopgap measure while they build up their 4G LTE network, as advances in Wimax tech could prove advantageous for everyone, especially Malaysian wireless Internet users.


Meraque launches Drone Edukit in Malaysia to unearth young talents in drone technology

Meraque, ranked one of the world’s top 20 drone companies today launched the Meraque Drone EduKit in Malaysia in light of growing interest in the space. A unique classroom-ready education kit, it is meant to inspire children in our country to assemble, code and fly drones.

In a statement today, Meraque Chief Executive Officer Md Razalee Ismail said that the Meraque Drone EduKit is designed by former educators and child development experts. It offers kids the chance to learn more about simple and complex circuits, coding and programming in a safe environment.

Razalee further elaborated that the sessions are designed and customised to engage with children of various ages. Moreover, Meraque’s Drone EduKit now includes a complimentary 3-hour session and fun learning activities.

Learning modules include drone rules, safety, components and control, technologies in a variety of drones, and applications in the industry. Meraque said that the learning modules provide children with the building blocks to engineer and customise their drones, while simultaneously learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts like aerodynamics, weight distribution, lift tolerance and more.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, Meraque launched the Malaysian Young Generation Drone Technology Career Development Program in February this year to train 500 youths with the necessary skill sets in drone technology and services by 2023. Meraque is collaborating with Kelab Rakan Udara Malaysia (KRUM) with schools under the Ministry of Education (MOE) and MARA Junior Science College (MRSM), as well as the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) to realise this.

Meraque further revealed that the learning sessions will now be expanded to Selangor from November, incorporating best practices from the pilot sessions held in three schools in Johor this April. Going forward, Kelab Udara Malaysia will be using Meraque’s Drone EduKit in all primary and secondary schools nationwide.

The Do-It-Yourself Meraque Quadcopter Drone Frame is compatible with major building block brands. Once assembled and configured, the drone can be piloted anywhere thanks to the digital proportional control and 6-axis gyro that allows for smooth flying. All parts are made of crash-resistant ASB plastic, to survive impacts and accidental drops.

Meraque Drone EduKit has the following specifications:

The learning sessions will be conducted at MRANTI Park’s Makerslab at Bukit Jalil and EduCity at Iskandar, Johor which offers full facilities. Sessions are tailored for kids from ages 7 to 18 years old and conducted by Meraque’s certified trainers in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

This programme can also be conducted at schools, colleges and community clubs with 15 to 20 pax per group. For more information, do visit Meraque’s official website here.

So, what do you guys think of the Meraque Drone EduKit? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


Mercedes AMG A35 Sedan released with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine, 306 HP & more for RM348,888

What? We are doing cars now? Well, let's just say that we were fortunate to be invited to witness a new Mercedes-Benz car launch - the Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan. It is a new A-Class Sedan priced at RM348,888 and here's what you need to know about it.

Powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine, it can produce up to 306 horsepower and 400Nm peak torque (Torque) with AMG Performance 4Matic four-wheel drive system plus Race-Start track control system, as well as accelerate from 0 up to 100km/h within 4.8 seconds. For the transmission system, the car is equipped with AMG Speedshift 7G Dual Clutch Transmission (7-speed dual-clutch transmission).

On the other hand, the wheelbase is measured 2729mm and the interior is decorated with silver metal finish. The chair features Artico leather + Dinamica fibre with red stitching for that sporty look and this same goes for the steering wheel, which also looks like a sports car.

That said, the whole car appearance is quite sporty in design thanks to the front bumper and spoiler underneath. The front bumper still has the Mercedes-AMG-style air intake, while the sides are equipped with a 19-inch five-frame AMG sports rim, a four-piston brake calliper that is 350mm in front of the perforated brake disc (and 330mm behind). The rear end of the car uses a two-sided exhaust pipe with a small duckbill tail design.

Car lovers may be glad to know that the car has been upgraded to enhance the torsional rigidity of the A-Class body, while using the AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension parts with lightweight aluminium components. For safety, the AMG A35 Sedan comes with a standard set of advanced active safety equipment, including active brake assist system, active maintenance lane assist system, blind-spot detection system, and active parking. Auxiliary systems and more.

There are also five driving modes: Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Individual. The MBUX multimedia system provides AMG TRACK PACE track recording program, which allows it to record and analyze your driving. Why? Because for safety reasons.

So that's all about our first-ever car report! What do you think? For more details about the Mercedez-AMG A35 Sedan, please visit the official website of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia over here. Stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


Messenger Rooms Shortcut feature is now on WhatsApp's beta update!

Earlier on, we’ve mentioned WhatsApp will soon be able to have the shortcut to access the Messenger Rooms feature that was launched by Facebook last month and went live a few days ago. Today, the new Messenger Rooms feature is being integrated into Facebook-owned WhatsApp.

According to the reliable WABetaInfo, the latest 2.20.163 beta update on WhatsApp for Android bring a new “Room” option to the share menu inside the chat that directs you to Messenger to use the Messenger Rooms feature. To refresh your memory,  Messenger Rooms is a new feature that allows you to create a room for video calls with up to 50 people.

Messenger Room Shortcuts found on the "Attach" and the Calls Tabs

The shortcut can be found at the “Attach” button from the initial leaked alongside the photos and videos, camera, documents, and contacts. Now the shortcut is also available in the WhatsApp Calls tab as well. Once the user clicks on to it, the Messenger Rooms introduction will appear and will bring you to the app instead of having it on WhatsApp.

With that said, this feature is only available to a certain number of beta users in a few countries, but it should be coming to Malaysia soon. So what do you think about the new shortcut feature? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news update on TechNave.com!


Messenger Rooms could be Facebook's answer to Clubhouse

Based on a tweet by Twitter user @alex193a, it seems that Facebook is currently working on Live Audio and Audio rooms which could be Facebook’s answer to Clubhouse. With that in mind, it may soon be possible for users to host their own private audio rooms similar to Clubhouse in the near future.

While not much is known in regards to the exact date the feature will be available, it does give us a better idea of what to expect from the Messenger app in the coming months. In addition to that, Facebook also confirmed that they’re working on more audio features which could be available very soon.

#Facebook is working on audio rooms ℹ The feature appears to be in an early state of development, the UI is just a mockup at the moment. pic.twitter.com/vCBN7MCB6r

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Facebook working on a Clubhouse-like feature? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Messenger Rooms now available on Instagram and here's how to activate it

We have talked about Messenger Rooms here and there, it's already available on the Facebook Messenger app as well as the desktop version and now, it has officially made its debut on Instagram! Since it's the same exact feature, that means you can also call up to 50 people seamlessly. Here's how to activate Messenger Rooms on Instagram.

First and foremost, it's important to have the latest Instagram version so please do update it yourself. After that, log in to your Instagram account and tap on Direct (which is the paper plan at the top right corner), you will see a new video icon just beside the DM icon then proceed to tap on it. "Create a Room" will appear which is the option for you to host Messenger Rooms and from there on, you can choose whoever you like to participate in the video call.

An easy way to video chat with up to 50 of your favorite people? Yes please  Starting today, you can create @messenger Rooms on Instagram and invite anyone to join pic.twitter.com/VKYtJjniEt

It should be noted that once you successfully created a Messenger Rooms, you will be brought out of the app and be transferred to FB Messenger instead. So in other words, your friends and family who are participating will also be transferred to the same platform. You can also lock your Messenger Room with some limitation.

In case if you're wondering if Messenger Rooms is safe to use, well, the video chats there aren't encrypted like iMessage FaceTime and WhatsApp video chats. But as long as you're doing the casual nonsense talk with your friends and family, there isn't much to worry about. We expect to see this feature coming to WhatsApp soon so stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


Messenger is currently being tested within the Facebook app

Today, Facebook released a new statement about its performance this first quarter of the year. Besides talking about AI algorithm discovery, creators and monetization, the company also shared that it may bring back the Messenger app into Facebook like before.

In case you didn't know, Messenger was once part of Facebook without having to install it as an extra app. But that was about nine years ago, and Facebook could actually bring it back again. It was written in its newsroom, which stated that the company wants it "to be easy and convenient for people to connect and share, whether in the Messenger app or directly within Facebook".

While Facebook didn't really say why, the company said that over 140 billion messages have been sent on Messenger every day. Facebook is also currently "testing the ability for people to access their Messenger inbox within the Facebook app" which the test could expand soon. In addition, they reported that Community Chats have increased by 50% as of December 2022.

So while Facebook is testing out, the development team will continue to look and build more ways to integrate messaging features on Facebook. If you want to read the full details, you can visit the official Facebook newsroom here.


MetMalaysia launches RakanMET, an app that allows Malaysians to report extreme weather phenomenons!

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has recently launched RakanMET, a user-friendly app that allows you to report any extreme weather phenomenons in your area to the department. Furthermore, the app is community-service oriented and functions through smart partnership between MetMalaysia and the public.

Taking to its official Twitter page, MetMalaysia further elaborated that the RakanMET app serves as a two-way communication medium between the public and MetMalaysia. With it, the department can obtain quick information on verified and accurate weather conditions throughout the country.

Moreover, it will also be a platform for MetMalaysia to convey legitimate weather-related information to Malaysians. According to a report by national news agency Bernama, the app will use user’s phones GPS capabilities to verify the location of each report received by the department.

Furthermore, the RakanMET app also provides users with up to date weather forecasts. In fact, the forecast is available within 30 minutes for a period of up to 3 hours.

During the app’s launch on Wednesday (23 March 2022), MetMalaysia said that the app is free and can now be downloaded through the Google Play Store. It is also available now through the Apple App Store despite MetMalaysia saying that it will only be available next month.

What do you guys think of the RakanMET app? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Meta: Approximately one million Facebook users have had their login details compromised

Meta has today issued a warning to as many as one million Facebook users who may have had their login information stolen. Meta, Facebook’s parent company said that the data has been compromised by over 400 malicious Android and iOS apps designed to steal personal Facebook logins.

As reported by CBS News, the warning was issued following Meta’s researchers’ discovery of the malicious apps. A Meta spokesperson has since confirmed that the company is reaching out to users that may have been affected.

Meta further elaborated that the malicious apps were designed by irresponsible parties who disguised them as games, photo editors as well as health and lifestyle services. The malicious apps usually asked users to log in with their Facebook, which enables hackers to steal users’ login details and passwords.

Thankfully, most of these apps have already been removed from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Nevertheless, do make sure to be wary of any apps that you are installing on your devices and please, check the app’s reviews and developers first.

What do you guys think of the whole incident? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


ASUS ZenFone Max First Impressions hands-on video + pictures + tech specs

While it didn't arrive in late 2015 as we expected, we did manage to get our hands on the sample version of the ASUS ZenFone Max. Featuring a massive 5000 mAh battery combined with the energy sipping Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, the main highlight of the ZenFone Max is clearly its exceptional battery life. In any case, we managed to get some close-up hands-on time with it as you can see in our First Impressions hands-on video below:

The complete ASUS ZenFone Max tech specs are listed below:

Still no Malaysia release dates as to when exactly it might appear here in Malaysia, nor are there any pricing details either. However, we will be putting the ZenFone Max sample we have on hand through its paces later so stay tuned for that.


Meta Creator Academy officially launches in Malaysia

Today, Meta launched the Meta Creator Academy in Malaysia which was endorsed by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). With the endorsement, the academy will provide free training and support for aspiring and emerging creators in Malaysia, mainly using Facebook and Instagram creator tools and products.

Through this Meta Creator Academy in Malaysia, Meta welcomed over 100 local creators in the early stages of their creator journey. Moreover, the company will also take additional steps to scale local educational resources, best practices, and the latest happenings to both online and offline channels to reach and nurture more emerging Malaysian creators.

At the Creator Academy launch, social media influencer and creator, Jenn Chia (@soimjenn) was present, as well as Rabbit Mac (@rabbit.mac), Fiqrie Dahari (@fiqrieisme), Geoffrey Sinn, Nicole Yap (@8sianmum/@8asiannft) sharing their experience and learnings that they have gathered over the years to help local creators.

The Meta Creator Academy builds upon Meta's recent initiatives in Malaysia. Last year, the company launched the Creators of Tomorrow campaign that celebrated emerging talents worldwide, including five Malaysian creators. A few Malaysian creators also participated in the first APAC Creator Week in Bali, Indonesia.

Nicole Tan, Country Director of Meta in Malaysia said that the Meta Creator Academy is just the start and the company look forward to working with partners like MDEC, to drive the Malaysian creator economy forward, contributing to the country's digital economy agenda. This is in line with the Global Online Workforce (GLOW) programme which introduces the gig or freelance economy and its opportunities as an alternative form of employment.


Meta Pro smart glasses offers full Augmented Reality (AR) platform for $3000 (RM9772)

Current smartglasses like Google Glass offer an overlay version of Augmented Reality through an overlapping crystal display but it still is very far off from the computers in Minority Report and Ironman. Taking it a huge step further than all the other smartglasses is the Meta Pro which isn't just sleek and stylish, but also offers a full Augmented Reality platform beamed from a pocket computer. Instead of an overlapping crystal display, the Meta Pro glasses are the display with more than 15x the area than Google Glass. Coupled together with the Intel Core i5, 4GB RAM pocket computer, the entire Meta Pro system tracks your fingers and lets you interact with the Meta Augmented Reality platform. Currently available at $3000 (RM9772) and shipping in June 2014, the company making the Meta Pro already have a number of apps in the works with a developer's kit rolling out soon. Check out the video below or go to the Space Glasses site for more very cool information.


Meta Quest 3 launching on 27 Sep 2023 for ~RM2291

It seems June 2023 will be the month of mixed-reality headsets. Not only is there an upcoming Apple Reality Pro, set to be unveiled at WWDC 2023, but Meta is also one to launch. In fact, the company just announced its Meta Quest 3 headset.

In a teaser announcement earlier today, Meta confirmed that the Meta Quest 3 would be unveiled at the Meta Connect conference on 27-28 September 2023. According to the company, the new model will be 40% slimmer, have double the GPU processing power, and deliver sharper visuals. Also, the price was confirmed to be USD 499 (~RM2291).

Of course, the Meta Quest 3 will have improved features too. This includes full-colour passthrough, natural depth perception (via depth sensor), and Direct Touch technology for better hand tracking. There's also a set of redesigned controllers, which no longer have rings on the top and are angled higher for a more comfortable grip.

Honestly, the price tag means makes it unlikely for most people to go for it unless there's enough incentive (including content). But what are your thoughts on that? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about the Meta Quest 3.


Meta Verified: Facebook and Instagram testing paid subscription for blue checks from ~RM53/month

It looks like Meta is following in Twitter’s footsteps by introducing a paid verification service on its social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. Dubbed “Meta Verified”, the USD14.99 or ~RM66 on web and USD11.99 or ~RM53 on mobile monthly subscription service is currently being tested in Australia and New Zealand this week.

Announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg via Meta Channel on the new Instagram broadcast channels, the subscription service gives users a blue badge, get extra impersonation protection against accounts claiming to be them and get direct access to customer support. Moreover, users need to meet minimum activity requirements, be 18 years old or above and submit a government ID that matches the name and photo they have on either platform to sign up.

Besides that, users who sign up for Meta Verified will receive 100 free stars per month or the digital currency to tip creators on Facebook as well as exclusive stickers for Stories and Reels. Currently, the feature is still in the testing phase, with users in Australia and New Zealand getting Meta Verified first before it is rolled out to more countries.

So, what do you guys think of Meta Verified? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Meta Verified service goes live in the US, provides blue verification marks for Facebook and Instagram

As you know, Twitter is the first company with the concept of verified social media accounts. Meta decided to jump on the bandwagon and started testing its Meta Verified in Australia and New Zealand last month. Now, the company is ready for the service to go live.

According to Engadget, Meta Verified is now officially available in the US. You'll receive a blue verification badge on your Instagram and Facebook accounts if successful. Interested users would have to pay USD 12/month (~RM54/month) via the web or USD 15/month (~RM72/month) via the iOS/Android app.

For comparison, Twitter Blue offers the blue check mark (among other features) for as low as RM30.75/month. That makes the Meta Verified service nearly double the cost, albeit for twice the number of accounts. Meta Verified also seems more secure since it requires users to provide their government ID, which would be the IC for us Malaysians. It also has some eligibility requirements, such as age and having two-factor authentication enabled.

Again, this service is only live in the US now, and we don't know if it'll make its way to Malaysia. But if it does, would you be willing to pay for it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.