For only 88sen a day, get unlimited data, voice and SMS this CNY

Just in time for Chinese New year, Digi is offering its unlimited daily package for only 88sen for all prepaid customers. Valid for 24 hours, this package is available for Unlimited Video, Unlimited Social and Unlimited Internet Calls.

The offer is only valid for prepaid accounts thus far. The discounted pass is valid from now until 28 February 2017. This is perfect for those who are looking to share images from reunion dinner, without facing the possibility of reaching the daily data quota in the middle of uploading the images to your social media platforms. For Unlimited Video, the pass covers Digi Video Freedom platforms which include YouTube, iflix, Astro on the go, HyppTV Everywhere, Viu, Dailymotion, Tonton, dimsum, Netflix and Hero Talkies.

There is also the Unlited Internet or Unlimited calls (Digi to Digi) pack for RM3 a day, or the Unlimited High Speed and Unlimited Calls (All networks)  for RM8 per day. There is a caveat as the first two packs are limited to 512kbps cap, and there is a fair usage policy in place – 10Gb for internet and 1000 minutes for calls.

Head to Digi’s Unlimited Packages page for more information.


For today only, airasia ride is offering users free rides to celebrate hitting 1 million trips in Malaysia

The airasia Super App commemorated a milestone yesterday as its e-hailing service, airasia ride hits one million completed rides within 8 months. Hence, it is celebrating by offering users free rides in specific time slots today (28 April 2022).

The time slots are from 10am to 12pm, 2pm to 4pm and 8pm to 10pm. No promo code is needed to get a free ride on airasia ride on the mentioned time slots, though there will be limited redemptions.

Furthermore, there will also be a cap of RM10 for the free ride. Hence, if the trip is worth more than RM10, users would have to top-up the amount.

In a statement yesterday, airasia Super App said that in a short span of less than a year airasia ride has expanded to 10 cities across the whole of Malaysia. These includeKlang Valley, Langkawi, Penang, Ipoh, Seremban, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Alor Setar, Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu.

The service has also rolled outcommunity driver features such as the LadiesOnly ride. It will also be expanding to Thailand by this quarter, and Indonesia and the Philippines by next quarter.

For more information on the free rides on airasia ride today, do visit its official website here. To book your airasia ride, do click on this link.

So, what do you guys think of the free ride promo? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news.


A new Snapdragon 888 Pro chipset could be launching in Q3 2021 on a Samsung flagship

Every quarterly, there would always be a new chipset for the next generation. A good example of this is none other than the Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 865+ that were released in the same year. Now, according to a new rumour - Digital Chat Station claimed that the Snapdragon 888 Pro chipset is now being tested and is expected to launch in Q3 of 2021.

The Snapdragon 888 Pro is expected to be a small upgrade running on a 5nm fin process and high clocking speed. Since it could be released in Q3 this year, it might be onboard of Samsung's upcoming two new foldable smartphones that are rumoured to be released in July. Currently, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is using a Snapdragon 865+ and there is a probability that the new successor is featuring the Snapdragon 888 Pro.

On top of that, Digital Chat Station also tweeted that some new products from this year's SD 700 series may not be available, so the SD 780G will remain in the position for some time. It's also said that Qualcomm might decentralize it in 2022 so that the SD 888 will be available in the mid-range market.

While that sounds exciting for the phone industry, Digital Chat Station also said that the chipset may not be released in overseas. That sounds like something that shouldn't happen but I guess we will just have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Ford wants your help in designing a new virtual race car

Who says gamers can't make direct contributions? Ford certainly doesn't believe so and has asked for gamers to help it build a virtual racing car. This project is likely done to strengthen the brand recognition for Team Fordzilla, the company's esports team that was set up for Forza Motorsport.

According to the Twitter announcement, Team Fordzilla will hold a series of polls to gauge gamers' preference when it comes to virtual racing cars. For example, the first poll asked whether gamers prefer having a co-driver or drive solo. It's likely that Ford will only be using these poll results in certain areas to help with the major decision areas of the design. However, that's not a 100% guarantee.

Currently, there are no other details on what Ford has planned, except that the design will not be based on any existing real-life models. The finalised vehicle will be called Team Fordzilla P1 and will be used by the Fordzilla esports team in competitions for Forza Motorsport.

Have you managed to check out the polls and vote for them yet? What do you think the ultimate virtual racing car should look like? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Foreign tourists entering Malaysia no longer need to fill MySejahtara’s traveller card starting August 2022

Health Minsiter Khairy Jamaluddin today announced a change to the travel requirements for all foreign tourists entering Malaysia. Beginning 1 August 2022, all travellers, whether Malaysians or foreigners will no longer need to complete the traveller’s card feature in the MySejahtera app.

In a statement posted on the Ministry of Health's social media pages, Khairy said that the decision was made after taking into account how Malaysia's health system is now at a good and controlled level. Nevertheless, the Helath Minister stressed that his ministry will constantly intensify symptom monitoring activities among travellers at all international entry points in our country.

Furthermore, upon arrival at our country's international entry points, if the traveller is detected with a fever through a thermal scanner or is found to be unwell, they will be referred for re-examination by the health department. Should the traveller be suspected of having an infectious diseases such as Covid-19, monkeypox or others, they will be referred to a nearby health facility for examination and further treatment if necessary.

Besides that, Khairy also urged for all travellers arriving in Malaysia from overseas to practice self-monitoring and comply with the prescribed standard operating precedures (SOPs). If unwell, the Health Minister said that they should go for an examination at the nearest health facility.

So, what do you guys think of the new travel requirement for foreign tourists entering Malaysia? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


Former CS:GO pro tried out Riot Games' Project A

Based on a statement by former CS:GO pro Henry Greer, Riot Games’ Project A follows the same game mechanics as Valve’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. However, what makes the game by Riot so unique is the fact that they will also incorporate different character classes for the player to choose from.

Furthermore, Henry also mentioned that there were several different kinds of weapons which promote different playstyles during his test at Riot Games’ European office. Unfortunately, other than what was mentioned, there is no other official information in regards to Project A for now.

With all that said, would you be interested in playing Riot’s upcoming class-based shooter? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Former OnePlus co-founder will announce a new brand soon that focuses on music

If you don't know who Carl Pei is, he was one of the co-founders for the OnePlus brand. Just last October, he left quietly due to unknown reasons but it seems that he has some plans in mind. On his Twitter account, he just announced that he will launch a new brand later today at London, 11 AM. That's 6 PM in Malaysia Time today.

So what kind of a company is it? According to sources, it would be a consumer electronics but nothing to do much with smartphones. Instead, sources say that Carl's new brand will focus solely on audio products so expect to see some wireless wearables, headphones, earbuds, speakers and others. That's pretty much it so we will have to wait for more details later today.

Our new brand will be announced tomorrow at 11am London time

Prior to that, Carl also received over $7 million in funding from reputable investors. One of them was Ton Fadell who invented the Apple iPod. It seems that Carl will also be in full creative control with his new business venture, according to an interview with The Wired.

We expect to see more news announced later on during the evening, so stay tuned for our news coverage at TechNave.com.


Fortnite Mobile 60Hz version will be available on HONOR View20 soon

Do you like Fortnite?  It has been announced that the HONOR View20 has been listed to be one of the first three phones to support the game. It's not available on most Android phones, but you can go to this website link here to download straight away. On top of that, there will be a software upgrade in the coming weeks and it can support the game up to 60Hz FPS.

Players can just do the FPS adjustments in the settings. It's also cool to know that HONOR View20 owners will also get a complimentary exclusive skin called HONOR Guard. Just to recap the tech specs, the latest flagship is sporting a Kirin 980 chipset, a 6.4-inch display, triple antenna Wi-Fi technology, Liquid Cooling technology, 4000mAh battery, a 48MP camera and many more.

We will be keeping an eye on the game release on the flagship, so do stay tuned for that at TechNave.cfom


Fortnite returns to iPads and iPhones through GeForce now

Back in 2020, Apple and Google both dropped the mobile version of Fortnite from their app stores. Despite escalating into a lawsuit, Epic Games was unable to put the game back on the app stores. But it's been confirmed that the game would return in another form.

According to Engadget, fans of Fortnite can soon play the game on their iPhones or iPads again. This is because the game is now playable via Nvidia GeForce Now. Moreover, Nvidia and Epic Games will be hosting beta tests starting next week to test the game's server capacity, controls, and graphical performance.

Interested players can register through Nvidia to get access to the beta in the next few weeks. Best of all, you won't need a GeForce Now membership to participate in the beta test. Once you're in, you have to use the Safari web browser on your device to play Fortnite on GeForce Now. You can also play it on Android devices using the GeForce Now app, which is available on the Google Play Store.

Having said all of that, GeForce Now is not a valid option for Malaysia, as the service is not available here. But if it were, would you be interested in the platform or the mobile version of Fortnite? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Forwarded fake news in WhatsApp have went down by 70%

Ever since WhatsApp implemented new changes to forwarding messages back in early April, it has been reported that there has been a huge effect globally. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)'s report, forwarded messages (which is usually made up of fake news and speculations) have been reduced to 70%!

The update which saw forwarding messages limited to just 5 per contact, a WhatsApp representative seems to be quite happy with the result as it has helped the social platform to be a place for personal and private conversations. To further minimize spreading fake news, the company is also collaborating with the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and a list of official numbers to help verify fake news. To this date, WhatsApp have taken down 2 million accounts and counting for conducting suspicious behaviour.

While the result is satisfactory, the battle against fake news is still on-going as nuisances can still find ways to spread unofficial news. For example, there was a piece of fake news that the World Health Organization will extend the lockdown until June. Really not cool, yo.

We also have a role to play in educating ourselves separating fiction from facts, so always do some fact-check before sharing with your friends and family. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


Forza Street now available both iOS and Android for free

It seems that Forza Street, which was Microsoft’s free-to-play racing game, is now officially available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store for free. In addition to that, those who downloaded the game from the Samsung Galaxy Store will be eligible for a 2015 Ford Mustang GT which comes with a Galaxy-themed skin or even more.

Microsoft has mentioned that they are planning on adding more weekly spotlight events, as well as more unique cars in the future. With all that said, would you be interested in playing Forza Street on either your Android or Apple device? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Fossil Q series announced with an Android smartwatch and various fitness trackers

The Fossil Q series of smartwatches has been officially announced! There are actually four different Fossil Q models, the Q Reveler, Q Dreamer, Q Grant and Q Founder. The Q Founder smartwatch in particular was designed by Fossil’s watch team and engineered by Intel. These two powerhouses are not fooling around, it’s Fossil’s first ever smartwatch that runs on Android.  Here are the features that it has to offer:-

Let's start with the Q Reveler and Q Dreamer first, these two fitness trackers are more affordable than the Q Grant and Q Founder pricing at $125 (RM535.06). Notifications will either nudge you gently or with a flash LED when you go jogging. It should be noted that the Q Reveler is for men and Q Dreamer is for women; the Reveler is the silver watch face and brown band or a black watch face and band in leather or silicon straps, while the Dreamer comes in silver and gold with eight different straps to choose from.

Now to the Q Grant, which costs $175 (RM 749.08) to $195 (RM834.69), and will also arrive on 25 October 2015 along with the Reveler and Dreamer. It's more or less the same with the Reveler and Dream, except that it’s capable of notifying you alerts with multiple colours representing different contacts, and it’s not customizable due to the classic Fossil watch face attached.

Who would want to change that classic Fossil look?

Lastly, the Q Founder is the pricey one among the four. Starting at $275 (RM1177.12), it’s a fully-fledged smartwatch so don’t expect it to be customizable. Strangely, the Founder has no release date but it’s expected to be released this coming “holiday season”.

All four Fossil Q models will be compatible with Fossil’s app the Q Activity, the Q Activity can connect with Google Fit, Health UP by Jawbone and UA Record by Under Armour. The smartwatch’s LED settings can be altered as well by the user on a certain person or notification type. There were no words on the battery life or Malaysia release dates and pricing details though.


Fossil announces new 4th-Gen smartwatches featuring Heart Rate, Untethered GPS, NFC, and more starting from RM1244

So...yeah. It has been a long time since we heard anything from Fossil in Malaysia. That said, the company is excited to announce their fourth generation Fossil Q line smartwatches featuring new technologies, yet keeping the Fossil identity from a starting price of RM1244.

Called the Fossil Q Venture HR and Fossil Q Explorist HR, these two new wearables combines both fashion and technology. They feature WearOS by Google and Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 platform, as well as a Heart-Rate Tracking, NFC, even an untethered GPS and Swim-proof (that's right, not resistant grade, it's swim-proof) functionality. Moreover, these wearables can last the whole day just in an hour of charging.

(L-R) KJ Apa, Izzy Bizu and Darryl Westly as the new ambassadors with Mandy Moore

On the fashion side, there are more than 36+ exclusive dials and can even set social media photos as their watch face backgrounds via third-party apps. To add on to that, Fossil has also announced its latest Celebrity Ambassadors including actors Mandy Moore and KJ Apa, as well as Rising singer/songwriter Izzy Bizu and New York City artist Darryl Westly. Below is the full tech-specs list:

The smartwatches aren't in the Fossil Malaysia website for some reason, perhaps you can check them out at the nearest Fossil store. Stay tuned for more tech wearable news at TechNave.com.


A new Sony Xperia phone could be on the way with 6 cameras

While having a triple rear camera on a smartphone is getting common, even for mid-range tier devices, the current holder for the most cameras is the Nokia 9 PureView with five camera sensors. However, there is a new rumour floating around saying that a new Sony Xperia phone could come out with six cameras.

Of course, keep in mind that this is just a rumour and we should totally take it with a grain of salt. This source came from Max J., a leaker from Twitter who's known for his consistent Samsung leaks, who just casually mentioned about this "rumour" and the concept is based on imagination. Besides the crazy hexa camera setup, he also said there would be two camera sensors at the front as well.

I heard #Sony is working on a new #Xperia Smartphone featuring a total of six lenses on it's rear as well as two cameras on the front. The device is still in development which means that specs and further things are still unknown.!CONCEPT BASED ON IMAGINATION! pic.twitter.com/mJ83LSNzAc

If we had to guess, the hexa camera setup would comprise of the main shooter + a super wide-angle lens + telephoto lens + Time of Flight sensor + a monochrome sensor and maybe a macro lens. Nonetheless, should this hexa camera-centric smartphone be revealed, it's probably not coming to the Malaysia market since Sony Mobile has silently exited just earlier this year.

Anyway, what do you think? Are they going too far? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for the latest gadget news at TechNave.com.


Four Malaysian photographers have been shortlisted for the Sony World Photography Awards 2019

Today, Sony Malaysia is proud to announce that four Malaysian photographers have been shortlisted by the World Photography Organisation to partake the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards further. The four participants are Laily Hassan, Chee Yen Chuan, Eng Chung Tong and Roslan Nasir which are in the Open and Youth competition.

There is a total of 326,997 entries from 195 countries and territories submitted across the four competitions of the 2019 Awards, this is the highest ever number of entries to date. The Open and Youth competition has ten diverse categories and features that participants can take, our local photographers were chosen in three different categories which you can view below:

“During summer, the temperatures here can reach up to 70 C so it is considered the hottest desert in the world. In other seasons this dessert remains as one of the most popular tourist spots, especially for those who want to experience desert life and to view the amazing rock formations”. said Laily Hassan from Pasir Mas for the Travel category

Then in the Culture category, ‘Have you been to a Chinese Opera?’ by Chee Yen Chuan from Puchong, Selangor wanted to portray the opera performers applying their “unique” make-up before the performance commences at Cheok Beh Kieng Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Also in the same category, Eng Chung Tong from Kuala Lumpur submitted his image ‘Synergy of Humanity’ to illustrate the daily working lives of a minority tribe in Yunnan that “teamwork, coordination and cooperation [within the tribe] is essential for efficiency otherwise it will be chaos”

Finally, Roslan Nasir from Kluang has been shortlisted in the Landscape category for his image named ‘Mount Bromo, East Java, Indonesia’. It was shot at 4 AM in the morning

According to Sony, the shortlisted candidates stand a chance to win in their respective categories to become the Open Photographer of the Year, with prizes including the latest cutting-edge Sony camera equipment, flights to the London Awards ceremony, and $5000 USD (that's ~RM20337!). In addition, their photographs will all be shown at the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition at Somerset House, London before going on a global tour and be published in the annual Awards’ book as well.

Really proud of the four Malaysians! Let's hope for the best and stay tuned for more 2019 Sony World Photography Awards news only at TechNave.com.


Four iPhone 12 models are coming to Malaysia, but which is the right one for you?

The iPhone 12 series smartphones are just around the corner and the pre-order campaign will begin this Friday (6 November)! For the first time, Apple released four iPhone models and it got many people wondering which one is the best deal out of the bunch. Well, since everyone has different needs, we came up with a guide on which iPhone 12 model is best suited for you.

This year, the iPhone 12 series consists of an iPhone 12 mini, the standard iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and the biggest of them all, the iPhone 12 Pro Max. But before we get started on listing the aspects to consider when choosing the right iPhone 12 model, check out the table below for the basic tech specs and feature of the four upcoming iPhones.

To choose an iPhone 12 model that's right for you, the first thing that you should ask yourself is what would you use your phone for? Most people don't need high-end specs if they don't play mobile games and most aren't mobile photographers either, so a simpler camera setup could be better. You need to recognise your needs to choose the correct tech specs and features instead of underutilising them. For those who are an enthusiastic mobile photographer and videographer, that's where the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max come in.

Compared with the non-pro variants, the pro variants come with an extra telephoto lens and LiDAR sensor. A LiDAR sensor can 'see' better in the dark and will produce better photos and videos. On top of that, you're able to edit them on the spot with an improved editing tool in Photos. The Apple ProRAW feature that is coming soon also serves as an added bonus for serious photographers.

Serious videographers can also consider the iPhone 12 Pro Max due to the new Sensor-Shift stabilisation feature, as it is equipped on the whole sensor instead of the lens. What's more, it has 10-bit Dolby Vision as well. However, we also have to acknowledge that most TVs and platforms won't be able to support those glorious quality shoots. You can read more about it in our Biggest Changes in the iPhone 12 series article here.

If you don't need any of these, then the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 will be more than enough for you. After all, you don't need that much RAM (or refresh rate) to browse your social media pages or for multimedia entertainment on the iPhone. You should also consider how much space you need because most people that we know can barely fill up half of the 128GB internal storage.

A lot of Malaysians have a habit of watching videos and movies on their mobile devices. If you do that regularly, you should at least choose the standard iPhone 12 since it has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, compared to the smaller 5.4-inch display on the iPhone 12 mini. Yes, it's logical that bigger displays are usually better, though not necessarily the case for people with small hands. So if you're one of them, don't get yourself pressured just because "bigger is better".

iPhone 12 mini (left) vs iPhone 12 (right)

iPhone 12 Pro (left) vs iPhone 12 Pro Max (right)

It's no coincidence that Apple made the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro share the same display size. Those who don't want to miss out some additional camera features but also don't need the larger screen size can go for the iPhone 12 Pro. As for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12, these two devices are the same except in display sizes. So by all means, choose the one that you feel most comfortable with.

On an unrelated note, weight and colours also play a role for consumers. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the heaviest one at 226g, so I don't think I need to tell you the obvious. Apple also offers consumers more colour choices than before, with the Pacific Blue colour an exclusive for the pro-variants. If you don't have the budget for the specific colour you want, then don't get it, especially if it will be covered by a phone case anyway.

At the moment, we still haven't had the opportunity to test the iPhone 12 series' performance because we have yet to receive any of them, no thanks to the pandemic. Nonetheless, we hope that our point of view and the points above can help you in deciding the right model for your needs. By the way, we have also come up with a list of third-party USB C chargers that are more affordable and provide better value than Apple's chargers, which you can click here to read more.

So are you planning to get one? If so, which one would it be? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech articles at TechNave.com.


Four new Fitbit wearables announced in Malaysia starting from RM348

(Standing L-R) Marissa Perry, Adeline Tsen, Alando Atkinson, Kit Mah, Nikhil Kharoo, CJ Lee, Joanna Soh, Olya, Terrence Teo (Below L-R) Lez Ann, Linora Low

Just recently this week, Fitbit has announced four new products for the sports enthusiasts. There are the Fitbit Versa Lite Edition, Fitbit Inspire HR, Fitbit Inspire and Fitbit Ace 2 (which will be launched in the near future). The following prices for each product are RM768, RM468 and RM348 respectively and will be available at Harvey Norman, Timekeeper, Flash Gadget, All IT Hypermarket, City Chain and Best Denki.

Like most smartwatches nowadays, the Versa Lite Edition features automatic activity, PurePulse 24/7 heart rate and Sleep Stages tracking, 15+ goal-based exercise modes (including swimming), connected GPS, smartphone notifications, 4+ day battery life and a SpO2 sensor, to detect changes in blood oxygen levels and help track new health indicators about health, such as sleep apnea. This is ideal for users who want an affordable smartwatch yet easy-to-use device with core features for a healthy lifestyle.

As for Inspire HR, it sports an all-day automatic activity as well, exercise and Sleep Stages tracking, with 15+ goal-based exercise modes, connected GPS, and Relax guided breathing feature. Fitbit Inspire is the lesser version of it and has the necessary health and fitness features to help consumers stay motivated, including automatic activity. exercise and sleep tracking, goal celebrations, Reminders to Move and both can be used for swimming too.

Lastly, Fitbit Ace 2 is for children from age 6 and above to learn a healthy lifestyle. It features a new swimproof design, a bumper to protect the screen, new animated clock faces, motivating challenges, and colourful avatars and cover photos to personalize their profiles within the Fitbit app. To add on to that, parents must create a Fitbit family account in order to set up Ace 2 with their child’s account.

In other news, Fitbit also announced that the Fitbit app will be getting a redesign for better personalization and user-friendly interface. There's also a wide range of sport and lifestyle accessories to add some personal style to all four products for any activity or occasion.

Stay tuned for more local tech news only at TechNave.com.


Four new Microsoft products revealed, starting price from ~RM1448

Looks like Microsoft is on a roll today, releasing four different products under the "Surface" family. You have the Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, the desktop Surface Studio 2 and a new Surface Headphone. Just for the record, these devices aren't in Malaysia yet but whenever should they arrive, the price tag is going to be quite hefty. Anyway, let's take a look at what they are offering.

Starting with the Surface Pro 6, it features the latest 8th generation processor and according to Microsoft, this new tablet is 67% faster than its predecessor because it comes with an improved internal cooling system. For the memory, it has 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD, which is more than enough for a professional to do his or her work on the 12.3-inch display and has 13.5 hours of battery life, no USB C ports, though. The company will start selling the Core i5 model first with $899 (~RM3720) from 16 October 2018.

Next up, the company continues to boast on the Surface Laptop 2 that it's 85% faster than its predecessor and it features the thinnest LCD screen panel ever measuring at 13.5-inch with 1500:1 contrast ratio. Like the Surface Pro 6, it's using the latest 8th generation processor, a battery life of up to 14.5 hours and it also doesn't have any USB C ports. It will be on sale for $999 (~RM4133) on 16 October as well.

Continuing on to the Surface Studio 2, it's equipped with NVIDIA's next generation Pascal graphics (not RTX GPU) with a huge 2TB SSD inside. They removed the hybrid disk drive for some reason but it has a brighter screen, thanks to the DCI-P3 colour space that gives 38% brighter screen and 22% more contrast. This one cost $3499 (~RM14478), by the way.

Last but not least, this is a new addition to the company for producing wireless headset. The Surface Headphone can be connected via Bluetooth and from the video, it sure looks cool that you are able to adjust the noise cancellation (13 levels) by simply rotating the outer ear rim. You can accept incoming calls and even talk to Cortana on-the-go. For the price tag, this cost $350 (~RM1448) but has no scheduled date yet.

So what do you think about these new Surface devices? For me, I'd like to try out the Surface Headphone. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Microsoft news at TechNave.com.


Four new power packed and affordable Lenovo smartphones introduced from a starting price of RM479

(L-R) The Lenovo P2, K6 Note, K6 Power, and A6600

Today, Lenovo Malaysia introduced four new smartphones in Malaysia – the Lenovo A6600, P2, K6 Power and K6 Note. These phones are all priced at RM479, RM1299, RM799 and RM999 respectively, and in conjunction with the release; the company has also announced their partnership with 11street as the exclusive online channel for the A6600 Plus. As for the rest of the phones, the P2 is available in all Lenovo retail outlets now, whereas the K6 series will be available by early January. Below are the official specifications:

The 5-inch HD screen has a 800:1 contrast ratio

Headphone jack and USB 2.0, bottom is empty

It's said that the 5100 mAh battery can last up to 3 days of normal usage

A single charge of 15 minutes can provide 10 hours of battery life, thanks to the 24W rapid charger

The left side with the dual nano SIM tray and an Ultra Power Saver button

Both devices are similar, but the K6 Power has the speaker grills behind

The top and bottom of the K6 Power and K6 Note

The K6 Note is just slightly thinner than the K6 Power

In these four new phones, the new LENOVO DOit apps fetures SHAREit, CLONEit, SYNCit and Leonovo Companion (for the K6 series). What these apps do is assiting the user to manage their devices more conveniently, for instance – SHAREit helps the user to share photos and apps across devices rapidly, CLONEit helps to transfer all old apps and data to a new Lenovo phone, SYNCit helps to resotre all contacts, SMS messages and call logs, and lastly the Lenovo Companion is a self diagnostic mobile app for Lenovo Android devices.

Last but not least, to celebrate the coming Christmas season, Lenovo will be having a promotion on these 6 models in the table below. Ending on 2 January 2017, there will be an instant redemption of gifts when purchasing any of these 6 models in participating Lenovo retail outlets.

For more details on the Lenovo Christmas Promotion, visit their website to check it out.


Four states Education Departments are introducing eSports programs for primary and secondary schools

Today, it was announced that the Kelab Sukan Elektronik Generasi Bijak (GenBijak e-Sports) will be collaborating with Kedah, Perak, Putrajaya and Johor State Education Departments (JPN) in succeeding the Generasi e-Sukan Sekolah 2021 program. This program has also received full support from the Malaysian e-Sports Federation (MESF), the Ministry of Youth & Sports (KBS) and realme Malaysia as the official sponsor.

Starting from 6 March until August, GenBijak e-Sports is expecting that more than 30,000 students will in participating in the program with a total of 256 groups from primary and secondary schools. Under the theme Education in Games, the GES2021 program registration is in progress until 28 February and each group joining must be managed by a manager with permission by the parents. Each participant will also receive a state-level e-certificate.

In addition, a representative from Moonton Malaysia, publisher of Mobile Legend Malaysia will be giving a video speech on 'healthy gaming'. Mr Arif Shahir is also involved to speak on future career topics in e-Sports and short tazkirah slots from Ustaz celebrities for spiritual and physical filling. For further questions, you can contact the number 018-2094517 (Mr Hafiz) or 012-2356010 (Mrs Julia) or visit www.genbijak.my.

Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Four telco companies got fined (again) by MCMC up to RM3.2 million in total

Today, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a total of 64 compounds worth RM3.2 million in the second quarter of 2021 to four telcos. Like before, Maxis, U Mobile, Digi and XOX Com got fined due to failure to comply with the numbering plan and electronic addressing as well as non -compliance with the Prepaid Guidelines for end-user registration.

Among the telcos, Maxis got fined the most with a total of 54 compounds worth RM2.7 million for the same reason as aforementioned. In addition, MCMC also issued an RM250,000 fine to U Mobile Sdn Bhd, followed by two compounds worth RM100,000 to Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd (again) and two compounds worth RM100,000 to Digi. Lastly, XOX Com is charged one compound worth RM50,000.

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As always, MCMC will take action to ensure that consumer rights are given priority in choosing a telecommunication company based on its services offered. From our past reports, this is not the first time either for the companies and MCMC urged them to be more assertive in complying with the guidelines set. Hopefully, they won't neglect the security aspects in efforts to curb crime cyber and consumer interests.


Foxconn claims that iPhone 12 could still launch in Fall 2020

The disruption to events and product launches has been rampant during this COVID-19 pandemic. But Apple's upcoming 5G iPhones might not be delayed after all with Foxconn reassuring investors that things should be on schedule. From the hints, it's believed that the iPhone 12 series can still make it for the usual September launch.

According to Bloomberg, Foxconn Technology Group's investor relations chief Alex Yang made the reassurance during a private conference call. He said that the first trial assembly lines will start in June 2020. Although Foxconn is based in Taiwan, the manufacturer's factories are located mostly in China, which was hit hard by the pandemic. Since then, most of its factory workers have resumed work.

Foxconn investor relations chief Alex Yang said that the manufacturer is hard at work with its customers' engineers to make up for the lost time. Of course, this depends on the global COVID-19 situation as well. If the situation doesn't deteriorate, Foxconn should be able to catch up to the given schedule and start shipping the phones during the Holiday 2020 season.

However, Foxconn also pointed out that its statements don't refer to a particular product or customer. However, it's still reasonable to believe that the Apple iPhone 12 could be on schedule. With that said, what do you think about this news? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


Framework laptop comes with modular parts for easier repairs

In the early days, most laptops came with removable bottom covers. This made it possible to replace the batteries yourself, or make their own repairs if they have the know-how. You don't get the same flexibility these days, but a company seeks to change that with a new repairable laptop.

This new company is called Framework, and it has unveiled the Fairphone-equivalent for laptops. The Framework laptop is a 13.5-inch laptop that comes with modular parts. You will be able to switch out damaged components or upgrade them if you want to. Interestingly, the product even ships with a screwdriver inside the box.

Quite a few of the components can be replaced

Framework's goal is to make a laptop that even a regular person can easily repair. For example, the display is covered with magnetic bezels, so you can easily remove them and replace the display. Besides that, you can also replace the battery, keyboard, SSD, RAM, and more. The only thing you can't replace is the 11th Gen Intel Core CPU.

It's a rather cool concept, though it's hard to say how many people would care about being able to do DIY repairs. Also, this is probably never going to be available in Malaysia. Having said that, would you still be interested in getting one? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Free 1GB data from U Mobile’s Year End Bonus!

Hey U Mobile users, you are all getting a free 1GB from the company as a year end bonus! Yes that’s right, F-R-E-E. No cost, free of charge, and you don’t even need to do anything at all.

But hold your horses, there are some requirements though...

First, the free 1GB data is only until the end of December 2015. Second, you have to be an existing U Mobile customer too, with any of the three data plans - prepaid, postpaid or broadband plans. U Mobile has provided a chart for you to check, see below if you’re going to get the freebies.

As mentioned earlier, you can just sit back and let them do the work as the data will be inserted into your existing data plans. To check if you’ve received the free 1GB data, kindly check your UMB, SMS or the U Mobile app. If you still have some more questions, head over to the FAQ section to find out more.


A new Tencent Black Shark 3S is coming on 31 July 2020

Right after the debut of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion Phone Duel last week, Black Shark CEO Luo Yuzhou quickly jumped on the bandwagon hinting that there would be a new Black Shark 3S model. With that, it looks like the phone is indeed happening as an official teaser was just released on Weibo confirming the rumours.

On the official teaser image, it won't be just a standard Black Shark 3S but a Tencent Black Shark 3S model. Scheduled to be released on 31 July 2020, there isn't much information about the phone except that we expect the Snapdragon 865+ chipset on board and besides that, there could potentially be some memory upgrade. Rumours also have it that there won't be a "plus" version, so if the new gaming phone only comes with a new chipset, it could be quite underwhelming.

We can't really tell if it was a last-minute trick by Black Shark or they have been planning this all along. But either way, mobile gamers who are on a budget could consider this option to the new ASUS and Lenovo gaming phones. There is a possibility that Black Shark might import this into Malaysia too so until then, stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


Free 1GB of data from local telcos now apply for 24-hours per day

Starting 1 April 2020, Malaysian telcos began to provide users with 1GB of data daily. Although that free data could be used for anything at the time, it only applied from 8 AM to 6 PM each day. Now, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has announced that the free 1GB will apply for the entire day.

Celcom, Digi, Maxis, U Mobile, and Telekom Malaysia will continue to provide 1GB of data daily till 31 December 2020. But beginning today (1 July 2020), the 1GB of data will be usable for the entire 24-hours in a day, instead of 8 AM to 6 PM only. All postpaid and prepaid customers will be able to enjoy this 1GB daily Internet productivity offer, which you can redeem from the respective telco apps.

However, do be aware that you can only use this 1GB of data for productivity and education-related platforms or services. In other words, social media sites or video streaming will still use your regular data cap. You do get to access certain services for free though, including the Gerak Malaysia, MySejahtera and MyTrace apps, as well as news sites Ministry of Health (MOH) and World Health Organisation (WHO).

This daily 1GB of data can no longer be used for all services, but those who can make use of it will appreciate the extended hours. With that said, what do you think about this move from MCMC and the telcos, should they do more? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Free DJI Tello Drone to those who bought the V15 Pro during Vivo Super Brand Day on 2 March 2019

Vivo is organising the Vivo Superday Sale roadshow, at Sunway Pyramid on 2 March 2019 complete with various activities including a 15-second challenge, where they could stand a chance to win freebies courtesy of Vivo. Not only that, the first 200 customers who bought the Vivo V15 Pro, will be eligible for a complimentary DJI Tello Drone which is capable of shooting up to 720p videos as well as take up to 5MP photos.

The Vivo Superday Sale roadshow will not only take place in Sunway Pyramid but also other malls as well. Below is the list of locations, as well as dates on when the roadshow will be held. For more information, do drop by Vivo’s official Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like this.


Free Facebook and Whatsapp data usage from Celcom

So here's a short announcement - If you happened to be a Celcom subscriber and stayed at home during the long weekend, you were probably not happy with Celcom's data disruption which caused slow Internet line. So in order to compensate this, Celcom has decided to provide free unlimited Facebook and Whatsapp for all Celcom and Xpax subscribers. The free unlimited data usage will start on 29 April - 5 May 2017. Happy surfing!


Free GTA V resulted in a new wave of hackers and cheaters

Sometimes being generous isn't good news for everyone and it seems that's the case for regular Grand Theft Auto Online (GTA Online) players on PC. When the Epic Games Store announced that Grand Theft Auto V would be free, many were quick to jump on the deal and download the game. This brought in a flood of new players to the game, many who are hackers and cheaters.

As reported by Kotaku, the new influx of players include those who are all too keen on resorting to cheats, mods and hacks to play GTA Online. One player reported how he found a large number of planes, while another spotted a giant mech made from tanks and fighter jets. It was even reported that the GTA Online servers crashed a few times during the weekend. Overall, GTA Online PC players have had a rough time.

An abomination made out of tanks and fighter jets isn't something that should exist...

It's believed that hackers and cheaters are creating multiple accounts to get into GTA Online. With the game currently free, these players are less concerned about accounts being banned as they can just make more. Rockstar Games hasn't been doing much to resolve the cheating problems either, which is making the player base unhappy.

The silver lining is that this situation won't be permanent. Once the free distribution of GTA V is over, the bans from Rockstar will finally be able to catch up and things should go back to normal. With that said, have you encountered your share of cheaters of hackers in GTA V? Share your experiences with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Free Samsung Galaxy S7 edge by Digi with new Postpaid Mobile Plans for Businesses

Today, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) has launched its new mobile plans for businesses, Digi Business Postpaid, which provides corporate customers with the freedom to choose a plan that best suits their day-to-day business communications.

Digi Business Postpaid includes a free 4G LTE smartphone, unlimited voice calls and SMS, as well as ample 4G LTE internet access from as low as RM78 a month. The list of smartphones offered free with the new plans at the moment includes Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the Galaxy A9 Pro and the Galaxy J2 Prime. Check out the chart for your reference:

If one wishes a difference device, the customer may opt for BizSmartFree credits instead which can either be used to exchange for other devices or alternatively, used as rebates for monthly phone bills to enjoy further savings. In addition to that, there are also a range of top-ups available for customers to meet their business needs, which are:

For detailed information and a full price list for the new Digi Business Postpaid, visit digi.my/business.


Free Samsung Gear 2 for first 100 Samsung Galaxy Alpha Malaysia buyers on 19 September 2014

Direct from Samsung Malaysia, the Samsung Galaxy Alpha smartphone will be coming on 19 September 2014 and will also be available with a FREE Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch. The offer is for the first 100 buyers of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha smartphone at the Samsung Experience Store in The Gardens KL, Gurney Paragon Penang and the Maxis Centre at KLCC. No confirmed Malaysia pricing yet but some retailers are offering the Samsung Galaxy Alpha from RM1899. The metal-frame Samsung Galaxy Alpha offers tech specs and features that includes:


Free Shopee vouchers and more gifts for O-Fans on OPPO Member's Day

A shoutout to all O-Fans! Starting on 18 March 2018, OPPO Member's Day will commence and both new and current members will be offered some nice attractive gifts. According to OPPO Malaysia, the members will be able to redeem various type of gifts such as Shopee vouchers, KFC vouchers, movie tickets, Ollie merchandises and more via member points from any OPPO Concept Store.

In addition to that, members who purchase any of the OPPO F5 smartphone series on the day at the OPPO Concept Store will be granted double member points. And to ensure you get your gift, you can reserve them by visiting the stores from 10 March 2018 onwards and all redeemed gifts will be ready to be collected on Member's Day.

For more information, you can seek their customer service on its official Facebook page right here. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Free Unifi 30 Mbps for a year with your next house purchase

For those who are looking for a house to buy in the near future, getting one from I&P Group may be your best choice. Why? With every new purchase of a house, the developer will throw in a free one-year subscription for TM Unifi 30Mbps, complete with the HyppTV Aneka Pack.

This package is the result of recent collaboration between Telekom Malaysia (TM) and I&P Group, a subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). Under the deal, future owners of I&P Group’s upcoming properties in Klang Valley and Johor will be able to enjoy for 12 months of free subscription to Unifi. There are no list of locations that will enjoy this privilege but Lowyat.net has spotted a number of upcoming residential projects that may be part of the rollout. These includes Meru in Klang and Salak Tinggi in Dengkil for Selangor. For Johor, the website listed Taman Pelangi, Taman Pelangi Indah 2, and Tanjung Kupang as upcoming developments for I&P. This is important, as TM will be deploying telecommunication services at I&P GROUP future developments for the next three years.

Will we see more developers join I&P and collaborate with TM or other telcos? We hope so. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news and info.


Free data for U Mobile prepaid & postpaid customers to stream Rio Olympics & Dota 2 Championships

Today, U Mobile Sdn Bhd has announced to all its prepaid and postpaid Video-Onz subscribers that they will have the chance to catch all the ‘live’ sporting action from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and DOTA 2: The International 2016 Championships without using their data, for free!  Here's how you can watch these two events for free, for Rio 2016 Olympic Games - both U Mobile prepaid and postpaid Video-Onz customers have to download and install the HyppTV Everywhere mobile app to enjoy unlimited video streaming of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games live via HyppSports HD channels for free without using their data from now until 2 September 2016.

And for DOTA 2: The International 2016 Championships - they will also need to download and install an app but a different one - the Astro on the Go mobile app so that they can enjoy unlimited video streaming of DOTA 2: The International 2016 Championships via the eGG Channel for free without using their data from 8 until 14 August 2016.


Free giveaways for customers who buys honor 8 Pro at honor Malaysia Roadshow

Following the recent release of the honor 8 Pro, honor Malaysia will be hosting two roadshows at Klang Valley and Penang together with an in-store promotion that will take place at Urban Republic, Queensbay Mall, Penang. At the price of RM1999, customers who purchase the device will be given a special promotion and free giveaways.

From 20 - 24 July in IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, customers who purchase the honor 8 Pro will get a free exclusive Miya honor skin, a limited edition Mobile Legend t-shirt, and a premium gift box consist of car shades, a glass bottle and a U-Ring. However, for the ones in Sunway Carnival Mall (13 - 31 July) and Queensbay Mall (15-31 July) in Penang, purchasers will get a glass bottle, a U-Ring and a protective casing instead.

But it doesn't end there, customers who want to purchase other honor devices will get free gifts too. Below is the list of gifts they can get on selected models:

Accompanied by an octa-core Kirin 960 chipset and Mali-G71 GPU with Vulkan API support, and a 4000mAh battery. The device already comes with a cardboard viewer with devices pre-installed with a Jaunt VR application, making the Virtual Reality (VR) ready out of the box.

Customers who intend to make a direct purchase can visit www.vmall.my. For more information on honor, visit their website here.


A new Unifi Mobile Postpaid Plan designed for teachers with a starting price of RM59

Today, TM Net has introduced a new UniFi Mobile postpaid plan called the Jasa Pack and get this - it's an exclusive plan made only for the teachers and offers unlimited data, calls and texting. The starting price is RM59 on a monthly basis, it's now available at every TM Points across the nation.

The Jasa Pack is the result of the collaboration between Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and the Ministry of Education (MOE), together they will spearhead the Digital Education Transformation initiative to be in line with the government’s National Transformation 2050 (TN50) plan, where they hope to accelerate the nation's internet speed, manufacture interactive smartboards, smart devices, cashless payments and more in their development plans.

Also according to the slides, if the teachers want to apply for the Jasa Pack, they will need an official letter from their principal or the state education department and hand it over to the staff at any TM Point centres. As mentioned, it's available now and the offer will end at the end of the year.

Stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


Free iQIYI access and 10GB data for first time Maxis subscribers

As Malaysians stream more videos online during this year thanks to the pandemic, Maxis just announced that all Maxis Postpaid, Hotlink Prepaid and Hotlink Postpaid users will be able to enjoy one-month free iQIYI VIP access with additional 10GB data. Of course, you will have to sign up with iQIYI on Maxis TV for the first time.

Available now until 20 November 2020, new first time users will get to stream across a wide variety of Asian dramas, shows and movies on the platform. Shows range from Hollywood, Korean, Indian, Chinese, Indonesian and the ever-popular local Malay content. For those who don't know, Maxis TV is a video entertainment service that offers premium video content and it's accessible through the Maxis, Hotlink and Hotlink Postpaid apps.

VOD passes start from RM3/day bundled with data and include content choices that we just mentioned. The Maxis TV VOD pass purchases are also charged through your Maxis bill or Hotlink credit. Below are the pricing details for your reference:

Subscription + 5GB free data (seven-day)

On top of that, Maxis is also partnering with other VOD content providers, such as iflix, Viu, Mubi, Netflix, YuppTV, iQIYI and many more to come. To find out more and purchase VOD passes immediately, you can visit the Maxis or Hotlink page right here respectively. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Free international roaming data by Yoodo for Malaysians in Vietnam

In celebration of Malaysia football team reaching the finals of the AFF Suzuki Cup, Yoodo has announced that Malaysians who are overseas now will get free international roaming starting today (14 December) and tomorrow (15 December).

Do note that only Yoodo customers who subscribe to Roam Like Home Plus add-on will be able to get this special treat. If you're a Yoodo user and have not activated it, you can simply go to your Yoodo app and select Vietnam as the destination of choice and enjoy the 48-hour free international roaming. Make sure that each 24-hour pass needs to be activated separately during your visit provided you have an active local Yoodo plan.

To recap the roaming plan, the Roam Like Home Plus allows users to utilise their local plan when they are travelling out of Malaysia for either RM10 or RM20 for 24 hours. For more information, kindly visit the QnA section over here to check it out.


FreeYond M5 and F9 Malaysia release: Unisoc chipsets, up to 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, 4G LTE and more from RM499

A phone company from Shenzen, China called FreeYond has just entered the Malaysian market with 5 new products including the FreeYond M5 and FreeYond F9 smartphones. Priced at RM699, the FreeYond M5 features a Unisoc T606 chipset, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage while the FreeYond F9 is going for RM499 with a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, 3GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Clearly, FreeYond is aiming for the entry-level market with some interesting choices as the F9 is currently available for purchase while the M5 is due on 26 March 2023. Other notable tech specs for the FreeYond M5 include a 6.52-inch HD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 50MP + 8MP ultra wide + 2MP macro triple rear cameras, an 8MP front camera and a 5000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.

The FreeYond F9 features a similar 6.52-inch HD display at 60Hz refresh rate, a 13MP + 2MP macro dual rear camera, 8MP front camera and 5000 mAh battery. Both devices come in Blue and Black and only support 4G LTE though with the M5 using Android 12 while the F9 uses Android 12 Go.

If you’re looking to wait for an even lower price tag, the FreeYond F9 with 2GB RAM and 64GB storage will be coming later at RM399. The other 3 products will consist of the FreeYond Pods 1 TWS at RM89, the FreeYond S1 smartwatch at RM159 and the FreeYond F1 smart watch at RM119. No Malaysia release dates were provided at the time of writing for these devices though.

Which FreeYond device are you looking forward to? Why? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


French Competition Authority set to levy heavy fine on Apple for being anti-competitive

Apple's court woes are not over just yet. Not long after having to pay a settlement to the California court, the tech giant could now be fined by the French Competition Authority for anti-competitive practices. The official announcement is expected to be made next Monday.

According to Reuters, Apple paid 25 million euros (~RM120 million) to the French authority earlier this year for not telling iPhone users of the updates that will slow down the device. It is for this exact reason that Apple had to pay the California court a hefty USD500 million (~RM2 billion). This time around, the French Competition Authority wants to fine the company on its anti-competitive distribution and sales network.

The exact details on the case were not given, but we expect the fine this time to be a big one. In December last year, France levied a 150 million Euros (~RM717 million) fine on Google for its lack of transparency in advertising rules. If Google ended up being hit that hard for vague rules, it's also likely that the authorities will come down hard on Apple for its anti-competition behaviour.

Regardless, we'll find out more about this next Monday. For now, we'd like to know what you think about some of Apple's business practices. Has Apple done no wrong or do you think they deserve to be fined? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


French smartphones WIKO View3 and View3 Lite is now in Malaysia with price starting from RM449

A new smartphone brand is finally hitting our shores. French mobile company WIKO has launched the WIKO View3 and WIKO View3 Lite here in Malaysia which comes with some decent specs and very affordable price tags.

The WIKO View3 features some impressive tech specs. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22, 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage (expendable up to 256GB via microSD card), a 6.26 inch HD+ display and a whopping 4000mAh battery capacity. For security, you’ll find a rear mounted fingerprint reader as well as an AI face unlock. As for its camera, it comes with a triple rear camera setup with 13MP (super wide angle) + 12MP + 2MP (depth) sensors whereas the selfie camera comes with an 8MP sensor. The device is priced at RM599 and comes in 3 colours which are Night Blue, Blush Gold and Electro Bleen.

The lower spec variant of the device is the WIKO View3 Lite priced at RM449. The device has tech specs that include the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, 2GB RAM + 32GB internal storage (expandable up to 128GB via microSD card), a 6.09 full screen HD+ display and a pretty huge 4000mAh battery capacity. A dual rear mounted camera can be found on the back with 13MP + 2MP (depth) sensors whereas the selfie camera is 5MP. For its design, it comes in 3 colours: Night Blue, Blush Gold and Arctic Bleen.

From now till the 2nd of July, the WIKO View3 is priced at RM489 on Lazada. So will you be grabbing one of these smartphones for yourself? Keep up with the latest smartphone releases in Malaysia on TechNave.com!


Frequency Interference – Your own devices may be jeopardizing your Internet Connection

Packet One Networks or P1 has been the major provider of WiMax services since 2008

Wireless Broadband Internet has come a long way here in Malaysia and Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd or P1 has been a major mover and provider of wireless broadband since 2008. Many Malaysians were among the first to enjoy the latest Wireless Technology or WiMAX when the regulatory Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) awarded the 2.3GHz spectrum to 4 Internet Service Providers in 2007, which included P1.  hundreds of thousands of Malaysians now use P1 services for their Home and Mobile Internet needs as we move forward to a nation that is continuously updating their Facebook and other social media while watching YouTube videos.

With WiMAX being part of the nation’s broadband roll-out history, it is equally important for us to also know that the 2.3GHz frequency is actually a regulated spectrum allocated to deploy WiMAX technology in the country. However, despite the regulated allocation, WiMAX Internet Service providers within the 2.3GHz spectrum which also include P1, are currently facing serious interruptions in their network due to the growing usage of non-standard wireless devices in the market, which also utilize the 2.3GHz frequency in transmitting data.

Familiar scenarios such as a decrease in speeds, drops in network reliability and connectivity are not necessarily caused by the service provider. The rapidly growing number of non-standard wireless devices being used by consumers is one of the key reasons that have caused interruptions in the service provider’s network performance. While purportedly using the unrelated 2.4GHz frequency band, these devices which include AV wireless transmitters and receivers, TV Boxes, Miracast dongles, Wireless CCTV and many more are actually using the 2.3GHz frequency band by default. This creates frequency interference into the service provider’s network, causing more drops in speeds, connectivity and reliability to Internet users, effectively killing your surfing experience.

Devices like Wireless AV transmitters use the 2.3GHz band by default interfere with the WiMax signal from P1 base stations

As we become a more connected and developed nation, people are taking advantage of technology to simplify things. For example, AV wireless transmitters and receivers are often used by home owners to transmit a TV signal from ASTRO to a TV in another room without having to do any messy cabling. Unfortunately, one of the main reasons these 2.4GHz devices are interfering with the regulated 2.3GHz frequency band could be that in the country they were manufactured, this frequency band range isn't occupied by any known ISP which is why they are set to that range by default. The number of AV wireless transmitter and receivers is rapidly growing as restaurant owners are now using them to provide a TV signal to open air projectors, so while you enjoy a late night goal with your teh tarik drinking buddies, you're actually killing someone's surfing experience.

While wireless receivers make it easier to watch TV in your home they could also be interfering with your WiMax signal

This wouldn't be so bad if it was just your own wireless devices and your home Internet service clashing over the same frequency band, however it is currently breaking the law to do so to other people's WiMAX Internet connection, which is what you are doing with your set-to-default wireless devices. Under CMA 1998, the fine for this can be up to RM500000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both. It is actually very simple for the regulator, MCMC to detect this frequency interference and have enforcement officers come knocking on your door.

SKMM can easily detect frequency interference and come knocking on your door

In such situations, the enforcement officers will first issue a warning and ask you to turn off your interfering wireless device but this can escalate to a search warrant and confiscation of the device if you choose to ignore the warning. While it may be simple to just turn off your AV wireless transmitter and receiver, some wireless devices like Wireless CCTVs are rather expensive and the alternative to connect said devices through other means is usually even more expensive. To avoid such consequences, it is crucial that you ask the device seller to check on the default frequency that has been set on the device.

Most AV Wireless transmitters and receivers are using the frequency interfering 2.3GHz band by default

One other option is to retune your interfering device to the 2.4GHz frequency band it was supposed to be using in the first place, allowing you to keep using your devices without them illegally killing someone’s Internet connection. Granted, retuning seems like the obvious solution, but MCMC officers aren't required to do that for you, so stay tuned as we'll be covering more about this in our next articles on interference frequency and your Internet experience.


Frequency Interference - Do non-standard Wireless devices really affect P1 services?

As the number of wireless devices continues to grow in Malaysia, telcos like P1 are finding more and more such devices interfering with the 2.3GHz spectrum assigned to them. While nearly all of these devices claim that they run on the higher 2.4GHz band, when set to default some of these wireless devices are actually using the 2.3GHz band to transmit data, causing frequency interference to connectivity.  To see if these devices actually do affect these services we've carried out testing of a Wireless AV transmitting device with a P1 DX230 Home modem. Utilizing an ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL tablet to connect via speedtest.net and YouTube, we checked for frequency interference in the video below:

So, does it affect P1 Internet? Yes, yes it does.

Clearly, from the testing video above, the Wireless AV transmitting device on default is actually using the 2.3Ghz band instead of the 2.4Ghz band. With an effective frequency interference range of 13 meters or so, having such a device active within said range would certainly affect your P1 modem's ability to connect to the Internet regardless of connection strength. So if you're finding that your P1 Internet has suddenly stopped or won't work, despite having an average to medium connection strength, frequency interference could be one of the reasons why. As stated in our previous frequency interference article, doing so is illegal and could get you fined or worse, imprisoned. Are there other alternatives? Find out in our next topic on frequency interference.


Frequency Interference - How to Retune your Wireless AV device

You can actually retune your frequency interfering device

Our previous explorations in Frequency Interference have clearly shown that supposed 2.4GHz devices like Wireless AV transmitters are actually interfering with the 2.3GHz spectrum assigned to telcos like P1. A closer look at the manual reveals that this isn't the manufacturer's fault as they clearly state that you should retune the settings for said devices. As such, it becomes the users full responsibility if SKMM enforcement should come knocking with up to RM500000 fees or 5 years imprisonment. However, all is not lost as you can retune your Wireless AV device quite easily. Check out how to do so in the video below:

How to retune your frequency interfering device:

While you can retune your devices, SKMM or the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has a Self Labelling Program to help ensure that you don't have to. The program may be directed more at manufacturers but normal consumers also benefit as it has resulted in the Check Your Label app which you can download from Google Play. Using this app you can check to see if the 2.4GHz device you're going to buy is actually authorized by SKMM to run with no frequency interference to existing telcos like P1.


Fresh from the Digital Bank License award by BNM, Boost plans to be ‘Unstoppable’ with its refreshed brand

During a colourful event in Kuala Lumpur today, Boost launched its refreshed brand along with an update on future plans for the coming months and 2023. Fresh from its recent Digital Bank License award from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Boost aims to fuel greater financial inclusion for Malaysia and across the region by utilising the power of technology and artificial intelligence (AI).

The next phase of its repositioning exercise that started in 2021, Boost has extended its offerings well beyond cashless payments into alternative lending, insurtech and cross-border payment services. Essentially, Boost has now evolved into a full spectrum fintech company and plans to be ‘Unstoppable’ in its mission of simplifying financial access for users and merchants in the region.

Accordingly, the refreshed brand introduces new secondary visual elements that call out its various business verticals while also refining the overall logo with a bolder look. In the coming months, Boost customers can expect more enhanced consumer lending propositions, savings and investment solutions along with a venture into a new market, whilst doubling down in Indonesia as building blocks in preparation towards the digital bank.

Speaking of which, the much-anticipated digital bank is touted to democratise the industry and fuel greater financial inclusion by making financial services more accessible for the underbanked and unbanked with innovative fintech solutions. Besides that, Boost also revealed a slew of new product line-ups for both users and merchants scheduled to be released throughout 2022 and 2023 with rewarding experiences, from the introduction of bigger wallet sizes and more.

Among its recent launches is that merchants will be able to leverage the new premium Biz Booster, a data-as-a-service (DaaS) analytical tool, to push boundaries and expand their business further. For more information on Boost’s brand refresh, do visit the company’s official website here. As always, do stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Fresh leak of the next Motorola Razr shows a new design and a punch-hole main display

We’ve been hearing rumours about the next-generation Motorola Razr for a while now, with Lenovo (Motorola's parent company) executive, Chen Jin actually confirming late last year that a refresh to the foldable is currently in the works. Well, according to a new leak, the next Razr is just months away, potentially being released in July 2022 at the latest.

According to the leak shared by 91mobile, the next Razr smartphone will continue the iconic clamshell design but would have a more boxy aesthetic. In fact, based on an alleged photo of the upcoming device, the Razr looks more like the popular Samsung Galaxy Flip 3 than the original Razr.

Besides that, the leak also claimed that the upcoming smartphone is known internally with the codename ‘Maven’. It’s unsure whether Motorola would be calling the foldable that officially or sticking with the Razr branding, though the latter is more likely.

Specs-wise, the leak said that it would have two variants; one powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and another with the yet-to-be-announced successor of the chipset by Qualcomm. It may also have either 8 or 12GB of RAM with options for 256 or 512GB internal storage.

The leak further asserted that the main display will have FHD+ resolution and a a small display on the outside like the previous version. Camera-wise, it’s touted to feature a 50MP f/1.8 primary together with a 13MP ultra-wide and macro sensor hybrid.

Moreover, the upcoming Razr is also claimed to come in either a Quartz Black or Tranquil Blue colour options. However, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet.

What do you guys think of this alleged new design? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and sty tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news!`


A new Vivo Y12 smartphone with 5000mAh battery is coming soon for RM599

It's been a while since Vivo Malaysia released a Y series model, but oh wait...nevermind, they just announced that there will be another one coming in from 13 July onwards. Introducing the Vivo Y12, this will be a lesser variant of the Y17 for a recommended retail price of RM599.

As a budget phone, the chipset on this device is just a Helio P22 by MediaTek. Memory capacity isn't that high either, running on 3GB of RAM and has 32GB ROM but there's an option to increase the storage up to 256GB via microSD slot. Besides that, the remaining tech specs aren't so shabby - the Y12 features a 6.35-inch HD+ display with an 8MP front camera hanging out on the notch. On the back, there is a triple 3MP+8MP+2MP rear camera, a fingerprint sensor, a big 5000mAh battery and FunTouch OS 9 (Android 9 Pie) out of the box.

On the minor features, it uses also a dual-SIM card slot, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0 and USB OTG connectivity. Also, the device will be available in Aqua Blue and Burgundy Red.

The Y12 will be available in every Vivo Concept Stores, authorised dealers and collaboration partners nationwide. Stay tuned for more Vivo news at TechNave.com.


Friendly reminder - A special Twitter emoji for Merdeka and Malaysia Day begins tomorrow onwards

Petronas Twin Towers photo credits to Wallpapercave.com

Some of you who use Twitter may already know but for those who don't - there will be a special Twitter emoji appearing in celebration of Merdeka. So just a friendly reminder, the special Twitter emoji which you can see from the cover image will only happen between 31 August to 16 September 2021.

The Special Twitter emoji was designed to allow Malaysians to celebrate the 64th National Day and Malaysia Day as part of the Caring Malaysia initiative. To use it and post it on your Twitter post, you can simply type in the hashtag #MalaysiaPrihatin, #MalaysiaMerdeka, #MenangBersama and #HariMalaysia, then the emoji will appear beside each word.

In a joint collaboration by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) with Twitter Inc., the group hopes that the special emoji will be used by Malaysians to freely express their feelings and a spirit of love for the country.

Since it's not encouraged for Malaysians to go out and celebrate Merdeka Day like we used to, what are you planning to do at home? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


From 27 September to 21 October 2018, win a trip to Korea by taking the best "Mirror Selfie" courtesy of Samsung Malaysia

Starting from 27 September 2018 until 21 October 2018, take the best and most creative mirror selfie or video using any Samsung Galaxy smartphone and stand a chance to win a trip to Korea to be part of the of the reality TV show “Get It Beauty Better Girls School” with Jung Hae-in.

Simply take a mirror selfie or video, upload to Instagram as well as include a unique and creative caption along with the hashtags #BetterGirlsMalaysia, #BetterYou, #WithGalaxy, #GalaxyFanWeeks. Lastly, tag @SamsungMalaysia and one of your friend in order to  qualify for a chance to win.

The top 50 winners will be treated to a full K-beauty experience complete with make-up, hair do, self-styling, and photoshoots. Out of the 50 winners, 3 of them will be chosen to be sent to korea for a 4 day 3 night K-beauty training programme from top celebrities and beauty expert. Not only that, there is also up to 10000 beauty kits to be given to participants across Malaysia. For more information about the contest, you can check out Samsung’s official website and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


From London with love and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

It’s no secret we were there at the London launch of the Huawei Mate 20 series, one of which is the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. Featuring the new 7nm dual NPU equipped Kirin 980, the Mate 20 Pro not only utilized this new chipset but also featured a revamped LEICA Triple rear camera so we thought we'd get some shots from London with love and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro.

Utilizing a 40MP wide angle, f/1.8 main camera sensor with a 20MP ultra wide angle, f/2.2 lens (replacing the previous 20MP monochrome sensor) and an 8MP 3x telephoto, f/2.4 camera, this unique Matrix Camera system ensures more detailed wide angle shots in both daylight and low-light conditions. A 24MP 3D front camera with f/2.0 aperture and HDR offers improved selfie shots as well.

Suffice to say, we took it for a spin in London. Here’s our shots of the trip using the Mate 20 Pro so you can judge for yourself how good these cameras actually are. As usual, we didn't filter them or do post adjustments. The only thing we did was resize them so do check them out.

Tower bridge in a location that is darker than it looks

Widescale but detailed - Nightlife in London

Plenty of colours with clear details even at night

Close-up shot looks as good as it tastes


From wide-angle to 5X Zoom with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro offers a new LEICA lens coupled with a 40MP + 20MP + 8MP triple rear camera setup that allows you to take photos in wide angle or 0.6X to 5X Hybrid Zoom and even all the way up to 10x digital zoom. Previously Huawei NEXT-IMAGE participants took advantage of these wide-angle and zoom features to take detailed and beautiful photos of various spots around the world.

While the new Leica wide-angle lens allows you to take photos as close as 2.5cm away it also lets you take great wide-angle shots, so some participants in particular tried out the Mate 20 Pro in 0.6X or wide-angle, 1x (normal), 3X zoom (optical) and 5X zoom (hybrid). Following in their footsteps, we also tried it out for ourselves and you can see what the pros can do and what we mostly normal photographers (no edits, no filters, everything on auto) managed to get with the Mate 20 Pro.

Clearly, having such a wide range of zooms, from wide-angle to 5X hybrid zoom, is a good thing as you have more flexibility when taking photos. So if you need to take a group photo shot but don't have much room to back up, then you can switch to 0.6X or wide-angle. Similarly, if there's something far away (like a bird or stork for example) that might get startled if you get to close (or you just can't get close enough), having a clear and detailed 5X hybrid zoom is certainly useful. The fact that you can do this without any additional lens, makes the Mate 20 series exceptional cameraphones.

In addition, the Master AI or Artificial Intelligence automatically adjusts the settings so that your photos pop regardless of what zoom you intend to use. The AI Stabilization also ensures that you don't need a tripod to take clear shots even when zooming (yes, having one would make it even clearer, but do you generally go around carrying a tripod with you? We don't).

Just so you know, the new Triple Leica rear cameras and Leica Wide-angle lens are available on mostly all the Mate 20 series including the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X. Feel free to drop by the Huawei site to pick one up or a Huawei Experience store to try out these various wide-angle and zoom cameraphones for yourself but if you already have one and have tried it out, do let us know your results in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Front panel of the Huawei Mate 20 leaked indicates in-display fingerprint sensor and 3D facial recognition

Based on a leak courtesy of digi.tech.qq.com, the front panel of the Huawei Mate 20 seems to exhibit both in-display fingerprint sensor as well as 3D facial recognition technology. If the information is correct, it may seem that the Huawei Mate 20 could be coming with a 6.3-inch display, the HiSilicone Kirin 980 chipset which was reported to be more powerful and power efficient due to the 7nm manufacturing process as well as our previously reported higher than 4000mAh non-removable battery.

Other than that, we could also expect to see the Huawei Mate 20 Pro come fitted with a triple camera setup in the rear similar to the Huawei P20 Pro. However, all of these information mentioned is not official so take every bit of them with a grain of salt and stay tuned to more updates like these as we head closer to the release date of the release of the devices mention.


Frozen Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge test!

The Samsung S7 Edge has a new fully IP68 water resistance and Samsung claims that it can survive up to 1.5m deep in water, and also 30 minutes of time-period. So today here at TechNave, we did some experiments to find out how true is it. In this liquid test video below, we want to try out something different, maybe a little bit more extreme than usual.

There're two issues that we've found out during the test, the touchscreen will navigate by itself to another page like the home screen or multitask screen when it touches the water, and you will not be able to use the touchscreen when the phone is in the water. So in the order fix the issue, you'll need to launch the camera by double tapping the home button and use the volume button to snap a picture or record a video based on your setting.

Another thing that we should mention is, you can't charge your phone or use the headphone jack after it was soaked with water. You're required to let the phone dry for an hour or more until the moisture is all gone, then the phone will be back to normal.


Fruit Ninja sequel now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store

It seems that a sequel to the popular Fruit Ninja mobile game is now available for download via the Google Play Store, as well as the Apple App Store for free. The sequel not only features familiar gameplay mechanics as its predecessor, but it also has 2 new game modes such as Minigame Shuffle, as well as Fruitar Hero.

Other than that, the game also features powerups to help you slice and dice as many fruits as possible, character skins, a garden to grow fruits and more. If you want to find out more, check out the Fruit Ninja 2 launch trailer below.

With all that said, would you be interested in playing Fruit Ninja 2? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Camera Review

The Fuji FinePix JX370 / JX375 digital camera is an entry-level model, aimed at photographers who just want to capture their memories without needing to understand the whys and hows. Many buyers will be family documentarians looking to supplement their photo album, and perhaps even first-time digital camera users. For that reason, ease of use is the JX370's core design principle.

Fujifilm FinePix JX370 / JX375: Zoom Lens

That's not to say that the Fuji JX370 isn't capable, however. With a 5x optical zoom lens, the JX370 provides adequate zoom range for most shooters. The JX370's 28mm-equivalent wide angle should be enough even for indoor shooting, when you often can't simply take a few more steps back from your subject to fit everything within the frame. On the other end of the range, the 140mm-equivalent telephoto lets you more tightly frame your subject, helping make them the center of attention. A standard CCD image sensor with a resolution of 14 megapixels should provide plenty of resolution for typical home print sizes, even after some cropping to achieve a more pleasingly-framed scene.

Fujifilm FinePix JX370 / JX375: Image Stabilizer

Fuji JX370 lacks any form of mechanical image stabilization. Instead, it provides only what Fuji refers to as "digital image stabilization", which simply raises ISO sensitivity to avoid use of slower shutter speeds that might prove susceptible to camera shake. That might help reduce the prevalance of blurry images, if you don't mind images with higher levels of either digital noise, or the artifacts of processing to remove this, but it's no substitute for true image stabilization. Another concession to the entry-level pricetag is the lack of an optical or electronic viewfinder. Instead, you'll frame images at arm's length, as is the norm with most entry-level cameras. While neither as high-resolution or as large as those in pricier models, the JX370's 2.7-inch, 77,000 pixel LCD screen is typical of cameras in this category.

Fujifilm FinePix JX370 / JX375: SR Auto Mode

Among its ease-of-use features, the FinePix JX370 includes an "SR Auto" mode (that's 'Scene Recognition' Auto), which can recognize one of six common scene types: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Macro, Night Portrait, and Backlit Portrait. With an understandable focus on taking pictures of people, the JX370's SR Auto mode will configure the camera appropriately for whichever scene type it identifies, saving the photographer even having to manually choose a scene mode. Of course, you can also select a scene mode manually if you prefer, with a generous selection of seventeen scene modes to choose from, including common modes such as Fireworks or Baby, as well as less common choices like Natural Light. Finally, there's a fully automatic mode that doesn't attempt to perform scene recognition, and a Program auto mode that allows the photographer to tweak certain settings to their own tastes.

Fujifilm FinePix JX370 / JX375: Autofocus

Like most fixed-lens digital cameras, the FinePix JX370 relies on a contrast detection autofocus system, and as is the norm these days, this includes a face detection feature that can automatically located human subjects, then ensure that the dominant subject is correctly focused. The JX370 can identify ten faces simultaneously, and can warn you if anyone blinks at the moment of capture. There's also a Smile and Shoot function, which automatically triggers the shutter when your subject is smiling. Perhaps a little rarer at this price point is the fact that the autofocus system can recognize a moving subject, and track it as it progresses across the image frame.

Fujifilm FinePix JX370 / JX375: Motion Panaroma Mode

The JX370 include some other features that aren't especially common at the entry level, such as its Motion Panorama mode. This allows you to capture three sequential frames, with the camera providing marks on the LCD to help you correctly align each subsequent shot. The results are then stitched together automatically in-camera to yield the final panoramic image. There's also a Natural Light + Flash mode, which captures the same scene twice--once with high sensitivity to capture your subject with ambient light (and potentially higher noise), and the second shot with flash (ensuring there's no blur, but with the less natural feel that's typical of flash shots.) You can then select the image you want to keep and discard the other, or perhaps you'll decide you want to keep both!

As well as still images, the Fuji FinePix JX370 can capture high definition video clips, with a maximum resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels, commonly known as 720p. Movies are recorded using Motion JPEG compression, a format that's fairly friendly in terms of its hardware requirements for playback and editing, not to mention widely compatible, but which can require a lot of storage space, since it isn't terribly efficient.

Fujifilm FinePix JX370 / JX375: Photo Editing

The Fuji JX370 includes some fun features for viewing, sharing, and retouching images post-capture. These include the ability to rate images (from one thru five stars), or to organize images into "photo books" in-camera. The latter function further allows you to order a printed copy of a photo book, either in certain stores, or on the internet. You can also search for a specific image by rating, scene mode type, date, or in a couple of more unusual ways. One of these lets you search for only solo portraits, pictures of couples, or group shots. The other allows you to search only for unedited still images, edited still images, or movies. Finally, you can edit photos to remove red-eye post capture, without a computer.

Fujifilm FinePix JX370 / JX375: Photo Sharing

f you have a PC, you can also tag images and movies to be uploaded to either Facebook or YouTube, automatically, when the camera is next connected to your computer. And if you just want to get an overall view of your images, you can view up to 100 thumbnails on-screen at once, if you don't mind squinting.

Fujifilm FinePix JX370 / JX375: Memory & Battery

The Fuji JX370 stores images and movies on Secure Digital cards, including the higher capacity SDHC types. Note, though, that it isn't compatible with the latest generation of SDXC cards. Power comes courtesy of a proprietary NP-45A lithium ion rechargeable battery, with BC-45W charger included in the product bundle.

Fujifilm FinePix JX370 / JX375: Connectivity

Two connectivity options are provided--USB 2.0 High-Speed data for getting images and movies onto your computer, and standard-definition composite video output. Note that there's no high-definition video output connectivity, though, so if you've upgraded to a high-def display, you'll not get the benefit of its resolution unless it can accept SD cards directly, or you have a compatible viewer. Fuji offers its own HDP-L1 HD player separately, for this purpose.


Fujifilm GFX100S release: 102MP sensor, 6.0-stop in-body stabilisation, and 4K/30P for ~RM24320

We don't hear much of Fujifilm in Malaysia, but the company still has a presence in Malaysia. Recently, the company launched a new camera for the GFX series. The Fujifilm GFX100S is expected to be available by the end of February 2021 for USD 5999 (~RM24320).

According to Fujifilm, the GFX100S features a 102MP large format sensor and the X-Processor 4 high-speed image processing engine. It can deliver a continuous shooting speed of 5fps (mechanical shutter) and 4K videos at 30fps. In terms of features, its Pixel Shift Multi-Shot lets you shoot and combine 16 RAW files to create a single 400MP one.

Besides that, the camera comes with 6.0-stops 5-axis in-body image stabilisation, a handy 1.8-inch sub LCD panel at the top, and more. Fujifilm also claimed that it will deliver more Bokeh, more colour tones, better white balance, and greater image clarity. Despite its camera sensor size, it's also not that much bigger or heavier than a typical full-frame mirrorless camera.

If you want to know more about the Fujifilm GFX100S, check out the official website. But what do you think about Fujifilm's latest mirrorless camera? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 to be launched with the X-T4 soon

A few weeks ago, Fujifilm launched its X100V compact camera in London and hinted that a mirrorless camera was coming soon too. It was soon revealed the brand will be launching the X-T4 mirrorless camera on 26 February 2020. Now, a source has claimed that Fujifilm will also launch the Instax Mini 11 soon.

In fact, Fujifilm will allegedly launch the Instax Mini 11 along with the X-T4, according to TechRadar (via Nokishita). The Japanese camera news leaker also shared some images of the two products that are to be launched. Assuming the images are real, the Instax Mini 11 will come with five different colours of blue, purple, white, grey, and pink. In terms of design, the new model seems to be slightly larger than its predecessor.

来週発表される富士フイルム「instax mini 11」には自撮りレンズが内蔵されるらしい。#噂https://t.co/GSflG7ne94 pic.twitter.com/i4Q8dbYgcc

We don't have any tech specs for the Instax Mini 11, but we do think that it's likely for the camera to make its way to Malaysia since the Instax Mini 9 is available locally. However, how many of you are actually keen on buying hybrid instant cameras like this? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like this.


A new Xiaomi Redmi 5 4GB model appears silently in store from ~RM672

Xiaomi just released another Redmi 5 variant in China and it comes with a 4GB set. Initially, there is only the 2GB and 3GB model but it seems that the company has complied with the market demands because let's be honest - 2GB is so yesterday.

According to sources, the 4GB + 32GB Redmi 5 model cost 1099 Yuan (~RM672) and comparing it with the 3GB + 32GB model which is slated at 899 Yuan (~RM555), it's pretty much worth getting the extra RAM power. Besides that, the rest of the tech-specs remains the same, as it includes Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset with 1.8 GHz octa-core processor, an Adreno 506 GPU, 5.7-inch HD+ display in 720p, a 12MP camera sensor behind, a front 5MP camera, MIUI9 out of the box, 3300 mAh battery and it has an expandable memory available.

While there's still no word on Xiaomi Malaysia bringing in the Redmi 5 into Malaysia, we think the model should prove popular here and they should definitely import it since we know you all love reasonable budget phones. We shall see, stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Fujifilm Malaysia launches the new X-T2 and the Instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-2

For Fujifilm lovers – take heed. The company has officially brought over the new X-series camera – the X-T2 to Malaysian shores. They also brought along the awesome looking Instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-2 for your Instax shots straight from the smartphone.

The X-T2 is a 24.3-megapixel camera that boasts a large APS-C sensor, using the X-Trans CMOS III technology and to top it of, it does not come with a low-pass filter. This makes it the best performing X-Series camera ever. For controls, it features the Focus Lever, taken from the Fujifilm X-Pro2 for better focus point adjustment on the fly, and it is a weather-sealed body that gives it outstanding performance in the field. Not only that, it now can record 4K videos, while using Fujifilm;s legendary Film Simulation modes for that extra kick in your videos.

For instant portable photo printing, the Instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-2 is an upgraded model of the original model, with better performance. The SP-2 now prints photos in 10 seconds – up from 16 seconds previously. The quality of the photo has also been upgraded to 320dpi as well. Lastly, the sleek design is usable by Android, iOS and even Fujifilm X-series cameras!

If you want to get one for yourself, the camera and printer will be available from September onwards. The X-T2 will be priced at RM 7688 for body only, and RM 8988 for body & the XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 kit lens. The SP-2 meanwhile will be priced at RM 848, which includes an Instax film twinpack with every purchase. Head on to Fujifilm’s website for more information


Fujifilm Releases the X-M1 Mirrorless DSLR and XC 16-50mm OIS lens

Combining the power of a DSLR with a compact lightweight body, the Fujifilm X-M1 mirrorless DSLR camera has just been announced along with the XC 16-50mm OIS lens. Driven by a large 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS and EXR Processor II featured in the higher-end X-Pro1, the X-M1 brings a number of new innovations with it. Thanks to twin electronic control dials and smaller body, the DSLR can be used one-handed with relative ease along with WiFi wireless image transfer to your computer or mobile devices. Other notable features include:

The XC 16-50mm OIS lens is available with the DSLR during launch for $799 (RM2566) but you can get the camera body alone for $699 (RM2245). This much lower price point should make it more accessible while delivering premium features on par with more expensive DSLRs like the X-Pro1. It should be available in Malaysia sometime in or after July 2013. For more detailed information and tech specs check out the Fujifilm site or take a look at the video below:


Fujifilm X-S10 release: Compact body, 26.1MP X-Trans sensor, and IBIS from ~RM4155

We've steadily seen camera brands release new cameras in the last few months. But Fujifilm has mostly been quiet since launching the Instax Mini 11 and X-T4 cameras in February. Now, the brand is finally launching another camera - the X-S10 hybrid camera.

According to Fujifilm, it seems the new X-S10 can be considered a more compact version of the X-T4. It comes with a back-illuminated 26.1MP sensor X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and the X-Processor 4 image engine, both of which were featured in the X-T4. In addition to that, a 3-inch flippable LCD screen, 2.36 million dots OLED Color Viewfinder, and support for Fujifilm's XF and XC series lenses.

In terms of features, the big one would be the 6.0-stops 5-axis in-body image stabilisation mechanism, which is great to see in a camera of its size. It also has an extended ISO of up to 51200, high-performance tracking AF, 4K recording in 30 fps, and more. Additionally, the mode dial comes with four customisable settings, which you can assign as you like.

Fujifilm will be retailing the X-S10 for USD 1000 (~RM4155) for the body only, or get a bundle with the XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens for about USD 1295 (~RM5380). That's still pretty affordable for what it could deliver.

With that said, would you be interested in this camera if it launches in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Fujifilm X-T30 also known as the Little Giant is officially available starting from RM3888

Fujifilm has finally released their ‘Little Giant’, which is also known as the Fujifilm X-T30 starting from the price of RM3888 for the body only and RM5488 for the 18-55 kit. Those who pre-order the camera on their official website will be entitled to free gifts of up to RM919 as well as additional cash rebates for any one of their selected prime lenses.

Following the pattern of their previous release, the Fujifilm X-T30 is a smaller and cheaper rendition of the Fujifilm X-T3 complete with the same X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor as well as the X-Processor 4 CPU. Capable of capturing pictures of up to 26.1MP, along with videos of up to 4k @ 30FPS. During the launch event, Fujifilm themselves displayed a video showcasing the new and improved autofocus capabilities that come pre-installed into the X-T30. However, they have highlighted that a new firmware which includes the new autofocus perimeters is expected to be available for earlier models very soon.

In hand, the X-T30 is compact and light enough to be easily carried around, making it pretty suitable for street photography where you’re constantly moving around if you ask me. It is best to take note that the camera, unlike it’s older brother the X-T3, does not come with weather-sealing. The camera is expected to be available on online platforms such as 11street, Shopee and Lazada once it's official on sale. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Fujifilm X-mount teased with manual dials and maybe weather sealing

While the Fujifilm X-mount range is still doing well, the company has since released a teaser image for a new X-Mount due this 28 January 2014. While there weren't any tech specs available, visible features included full manual dials for not just the shutter and exposure compensation dials but also a big ISO dial as well. Rumours are also about that this new X-mount could also have a weather-sealed body which does sound tempting considering that Fujifilm tends to offer a bit more of a deal for the value-added market. Stay tuned for 28 January 2014 and so will we.[Source]