Rumours : Nvidia refreshing their SHIELD Android TV device?

If you are not aware, NVIDIA is also player in the mobile and living room space, through their product SHIELD Android TV. Now we have a report saying that NDIVIA will be refreshing the device for 2017, and will come in two different sizes as well when it is expected to be announced during CES 2017.

The looks of the new model does not differ much with the current generation of the SHIELD, so what we can expect is the updated internals, which is most likely running NVIDIA’s TEGRA processor. The new gamepad however brings to the table a new design, with a more geometric look than the previous model. As a recap, the previous model comes with 3GB of RAM, paired with NVIDIA’s TEGRA X1 processor, as well as up to 500GB of storage. It is 4K media ready, as well as capable enough to play games on any big screen TV.

While this news may be of a small significance as NVIDIA’s market in the living room is small, it is relatable as Nintendo’s next generation TV console will be powered by NVIDIA, and this may be a sign of things to come for the Japanese game company. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the NVIDIA Shield TV.


Rumours: OPPO F3 Plus specs, launching in Philippines on March 23?

Recently, there had been some rumours going around that OPPO is planning to launch their next generation selfie expert in the Philippines. A few street ads were allegedly spotted, as well as an official-looking press invite, indicating that OPPO is preparing to launch the F3 Plus on 23rd of March.

The latest leaks come in the form of a photo showing the hardware specifications, allegedly that of the OPPO F3 Plus. If these leaks were to be true, it looks like OPPO is heading towards the dual-selfie-camera route, which we first heard being equipped on the Vivo V5 Plus.

The alleged specifications of the OPPO F3 Plus:

If the specifications were any true, I guess we’ll probably be expecting to see a smaller OPPO F3 too. If the launch date were to hold any truth, I guess, we’ll find out by 23rd of March then. Stay tuned with TechNave.com for the latest OPPO news.


Rumours: OPPO F3 Plus unboxing video leaked online on YouTube

With just a day away from OPPO unveiling the F3 and F3 Plus smartphone, someone uploaded a video on unboxing the device but only revealing the back side. Check out the video below:

Uploaded by Slashleaks, the girl in the video cleverly filtered it into a blurry monochrome style that disallow us to check if it’s the real deal. But she does show the items inside the box, which includes a charging cable and adapter, earphones, a protective casing and a user manual. She also compared the size to the OPPO F1s and the F3 Plus looks ridiculously gigantic in her hands. According to rumours, the F3 Plus is measured to be 163.63 x 80.8 x 7.35 mm with a 6-inch full HD display.

The F3 Plus is said to be a new dual front camera housing a 16MP + 8MP sensor and we bet that it has something to do with that 5x Dual Camera technology that was showcased in MWC 2017. Well, we will know soon enough so stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: OPPO Find 9 appeared in Malaysia SIRIM certification website

Two years ago, OPPO Find 7 was released in Malaysia and fans have been wondering when will the next OPPO flagship come. For some reason, the next OPPO Find smartphone won't be called Find 8 but Find 9 instead according to the Malaysian SIRIM certification website.

Under the codename OPPO X9009, the list states that it will feature a FDD-LTE/WCDMA/GSM network support, dual SIM dual standby support, Bluetooth connectivity, and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity. As for the other tech specs, it's said that a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor will be inside the hood.

In addition, there are also reports that OPPO plans to hold a press conference in March to officially unveil the new flagship smartphone. We will just have to wait and see so stay tuned!


Rumours: OPPO Find 9 to have the Snapdragon 835 chipset

Qualcomm just recently launched their latest SoC to the world, the Snapdragon 835 – and now we are hearing one of the first phones to have the chip will be coming from China, in the form of the latest OPPO Find 9.

We have seen a previous leaked render of the phone right here, and now we are hearing about the purported specs for the flagship device from OPPO. It is said to have a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with a Quad HD resolution with possible 16-megapixel cameras on the front and back, if they are following the current trend.

What is surprising is that OPPO may be fitting the phone with the Snapdragon 835. It is understood that manufacturers gets early access to these SoC for testing, but with a rumoured release date of March for the OPPO Find 9, they may be one of the first to release a phone with the latest flagship mobile chipset.

Will this rumour become true, or will it just be something dismissed as speculation? Stay tuned to TechNave to find out more about the upcoming OPPO Find 9


Rumours: OPPO Find 9a to get a super fast charger – full charge in 15 minutes?

Fast charging is old hat to companies like OPPO. They have their own version of a fast charging solution called VOOC that gives phones like the OPPO R7 Plus the ability to charge to 75% capacity in 30 minute. However there are already rumours online for the upcoming OPPO Find 9a to get a supercharged version of the VOOC – called the Super VOOC Flash Charge.

The biggest difference with the new VOOC feature is the ability to charge the phone to full capacity in just 15 minutes. Imagine that – 100% battery in the time you take to have a nice meal at McDonalds. We do not know how does the technology differs from the Qualcomm Quickcharge 3.0, but from the sound of it, it looks great for people who need their batteries charged up as fast as possible.

For the upcoming OPPO Find 9, we can see from the leaked photo that the phone may feature bezel-less design, and it is a great design for those who are looking to consume content. The device may also include OPPO’s “SmartSensor Image Stabilization” technology, also demonstrated at the 2016 MWC, which is a sensor-based pixel-level optical image stabilization technique. We will share more news of the device once more info pops up online.


Rumours: OPPO N1 mini and OPPO N2 coming soon?

While OPPO have already announced their flagship smartphone with the OPPO Find 7, they are currently refreshing their existing range of devices including the recent 4G LTE enabled OPPO R1s. Therefore, a new rumour that OPPO could be working on an OPPO N1 mini and OPPO N2 smartphone does sound rather believable. The rumour indicates that the new OPPO N1 mini will have tech specs which include an Octa-core MT6592 processor or other octa-core processor, 5-inch screen and a version for 3G and 4G connectivity. While the camera details have not been confirmed, we assume that the 13MP camera sensor will be retained along with the N1's rotateable camera hinge. The rumours don't say much else about the OPPO N2 however, just that OPPO are currently working on it. As usual with such rumours, do remember to take this with a pinch of salt and disbelief. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing but we hope that it will be significantly lower than the currently priced OPPO N1.[Source]


Alleged renders of OPPO Reno8 give us a first look at the upcoming device

It's no longer a surprise for the information of the new OPPO Reno series to appear not long after the launch of previous Reno devices. With that said, renders of the upcoming OPPO Reno8 have surfaced on the internet, bringing us a good look at the device's design.

LetsGoDigital has obtained a couple of renders filed in a Chinese patent office by OPPO. Although the name of the depicted device is still unknown, judging by the look, it could be a member of the Reno8 series. The device has slim bezels wrapping the display and an off-centred punch-hole for the selfie camera. Meanwhile, it gets a huge protruding square block for the camera setup on the back, and it's somehow similar to what we saw on the POCO M-series phones.

However, the source has pointed out that the renders might belong to a different device from the company. Therefore, take this with a pinch of salt, as this might not be how the Reno8 will look. No matter what, we still think that it's a nice looking smartphone, so it wouldn't be a problem if that's the Reno8.

What do you think about the renders? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


Rumours: OPPO N1 mini and R1L coming to Malaysia soon?

After having revealed their OPPO Find 7 and Find 7a flagship smartphones, OPPO Malaysia has been relatively quiet, perhaps because they've been working on new things. These new devices could include the OPPO N1 mini (which was recently announced in China) and the OPPO R1L. Both smartphones were recently found in SIRIM's database as the OPPO N5116 for the N1 Mini and the OPPO R8006 for the OPPO R1L. Tech specs for the two smartphones are quite similar but the more notable features for the two include 4G LTE connectivity, a feature which wasn't available in OPPO's first wave of smartphones for Malaysia.

Both will have a 13MP rear camera but while the R1L will come with a 5MP front camera the N1 mini will retain the rotateable hinge that allows the main camera to take 13MP selfie shots. Other similar tech specs include a 1.6GHZ Snapdragon 400 processor, 16GB of storage and a 5-inch display with 720p pixel resolution. The OPPO N1 mini is currently priced at CNY2699 (RM1386) and the R1L's equivalent model in China, the OPPO R1s is going for CNY2498 (RM1282). Despite these features and tech specs the pricing for these smartphones will remain the deal breaker as devices with 4G LTE or better tech specs have been spotted for below RM1K like the Huawei Ascend G6 4G LTE smartphone and many more.


Rumours: OPPO N1 mini confirmed by FCC?

We reported earlier on rumours that OPPO was currently working on an OPPO N1 mini smartphone, complete with rotateable hinge, just like the main OPPO N1 smartphone. Apparently, this is almost confirmed as it has appeared at the FCC in the US complete with tech specs and features. True to earlier rumours, the OPPO N1 mini offers a slightly smaller 5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution as opposed to the 5.9-inch Full HD 1080p display on the OPPO N1. Other downgrades include a smaller 2140 mAh battery but thankfully, it appears that the OPPO N1 mini will offer the same 13MP camera sensor on a rotateable swing as before. The only difference for the camera is the dual-LED flash which is now just one LED. We can't confirm it yet but it also looks like it won't have the O-touch rear touchpad and the backside looks to be shiny plastic instead of ceramic like before. Other notable tech specs includes 4G LTE support, which was missing in the original OPPO N1. No Malaysia pricing or release dates just yet but stay tuned for more information.


Rumours: OPPO R11 image peaked online showing dual rear cameras

Ever since OPPO introduced the 5x Dual Camera Zoom at the MWC 2017, we thought that the technology will be featured at the F3 Plus  but it didn’t happen. So now we’re betting on the upcoming rumoured R11 and the new leaked image seems to back up our speculation.

To sum it up, the 5x Dual Camera Zoom features a unique periscope-style structure to divert light through a prism, then into a telephoto lens inside the smartphone. This fits nicely for the dual rear camera module setup, but for some reason, the picture is quite blur for some reason as if it was zoomed in at a video or picture. But one thing for sure is that it looks strikingly similar to the iPhone 7 Plus , which the company is famously known doing for the past few months. On second thought, it could be very well a photoshopped piece to look like it’s an OPPO phone. So take this with a grain of salt.

As previously mentioned in the GFXBench list, the R11 will feature an unknown Snapdragon processor (possibly 660), backed up by 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 5.5-inch display with 1080p, 16MP camera for each at the back, a 20MP front camera, and has Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.

June is said to be the official release date too, but that remains to be seen. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: OPPO R11 spotted in an advertisement shooting?

The OPPO R11 is still pretty much a mystery, but we have been getting consistent leaks on the device in terms of how it looks like. Although GFXBench listed it to be a device with a single camera, we believe that it should be carrying dual rear camera lens just like the picture above.

In case you don’t know who’s that, that Wang Junkai, a Chinese pop star who appears to be in an advertisement project, holding the “R11”. In fact, if you take a closer look at the brand name behind, it looks very similar to the OPPO brand name.

We are expecting the handset to come with a Snapdragon 660 processor, a 4GB of RAM, 5.5-inch 1080p display, dual 16MP camera lens for the back, and a 20MP camera for the front. It should also pack an Android 7.0 Nougat too.

Excited for the OPPO R11? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: OPPO R1C leaked, coming on 14 January 2014?

The OPPO R1C has been leaked apparently, with some pretty pictures of the 5-inch display smartphone and some tech specs. The tech specs include an octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5-inch 720p display, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and 4G LTE support. This marks the smartphone for the midrange to flagship level, however, the most notable feature is that the rear glass covering for the OPPO R1C could be made from sapphire crystal glass. No news about Malaysia pricing or release dates but it could be coming on 14 January 2015 with the OPPO U3. As always, do take such rumours with a pinch of salt as the pics could very well be another well-done render and sapphire crystal glass isn't that easy to make either.


Rumours: OPPO R9 Plus AnTuTu benchmark score leaked, and official price revealed?

OPPO R9 and R9 Plus are coming soon in just one week, and they can't seem to stop teasing about it. The two devices have already went through TENAA certification, and giving us some insights on the specifications. AnTuTu seems to confirm this, as the R9 Plus just got its benchmark score.

Carrying the codename R9 Plustm A, it's reported to feature a Snapdragon 652 octa-core chip and Adreno 510 GPU under the hood. 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM was also the same as TENAA's list, but what's more impressive is the camera because not only the rear will have 16MP, but the front gets the same 16MP too. The AnTuTu list doesn't have say how big is the display, but it could be 6-inch according to TENAA and both have confirmed it will have 1080p at least.

Lastly, we also got a glimpse of the price tag for both R9 and R9 Plus. As a random passerby took a picture of OPPO's shop outside with a conveniently display of the price. For R9 it cost 2999 Yuan (around RM1897) and the latter cost 3499 Yuan (around RM2213).

Can the price be trusted? There's only one way to find out, and that's waiting for the official reveal next week. So stay tuned for more news at Technave!


Rumours: OPPO R9S certified by TENAA, revealing a 14nm processor

OPPO's next smartphone, the OPPO R9S is rumoured to be the next release after the huge success of the R9 and has granted certification from TENAA just recently, along with some render images from four different angles.

Coded as the OPPO R9km, the overall design seems similar to the R9 which is full metal. There's not much known about the tech-specs, except that we learn that it will use Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chip in a 14nm processor, this will surely make the R9S perform well and provide power efficiency, an Adreno 506 GPU is said to be inside too. It should also operate on the latest Android Marshmallow OS, and will come with a super VOOC fast charging technology that can fully charge a battery in 15 minutes. Other than that, it also supports Cat. 7 LTE network.

The R9S might be released next month, days before China’s National Day celebration (October) as rumours suggest. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: OPPO R9S tech-specs and design leaks

As OPPO continues to progress steadily in the smartphone industry, it looks like a new successor to the OPPO R9 - the R9S which is coming to China on 12 September 2016.

According to various sources, the R9S will feature Snapdragon 625 chipset instead of Helio processor, the same 5.5-inch display with 1080p resolution, a 16MP rear camera + 13MP front camera and a 2850mAh battery pack inside the hood. Besides that, their trademark Super VOOC fast charging technology should be on board; a dual SIM dual standby is said to be supported by an entire network in China, and lastly, a special "No Antenna Band" design could be featured, based on leaked sketches (image above).

In the mean time, we also just released our OPPO F1s review today! Check it out here if you want to know more and stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: OPPO R9S to succeed the R9?

OPPO's flagship the OPPO R9 in China is selling like hot cakes, as of today, the device has been sold over 7 million units since the launch and not surprisingly, this prompted OPPO to release a new successor after the phone, the OPPO R9S.

It's said the smartphone would feature a Qualcomm chipset (possibly Snapdragon 652 or better?), the design will remain as the same thin metal body which is one of the R9's highlights, and will come with a 2500mAh battery inside with super VOOC fast charging technology. There's also a rumour that it might pack a dual rear camera.

Lastly, August seems to be date targetted by OPPO. We expect to see some teasers from the company so until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: OPPO Smartwatch could charge to full in 5 minutes?

OPPO devices are quite well known to support VOOC fast charging but it appears that this could be taken even further with an upcoming OPPO device, rumoured to be the OPPO Smartwatch. While no names have been named, the main feature of this smartwatch seems to be the ability to get a full charge in just five minutes. Now this could be because of how small smartwatch batteries are but even then the standard charging time for most smartwatches is 1 to 2 hours or so at best. No other features or tech specs were available about the OPPO smartwatch, only that it could be round and most likely come with the OPPO Find 9 which is also rumoured to be coming in 2015. Stay tuned for more developments.


Alleged renders of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE reveal triple cameras and design refresh

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Fan Edition) has long been in the rumour mills, though the tech giant has yet to officially confirm or deny its existence. However, a new leak claimed that the smartphone does in fact exist and even showcased its renders.

As shared by SmartPrix in collaboration with reliable leaker OnLeaks, the renders show a more refined design and a rear triple-camera setup without an island, which is similar to the Galaxy S23 series. However, unlike the flagship series, the S23 FE seems to have larger screen bezels, even larger than the Galaxy S21 FE for that matter.

The report suggests that the device will have a 158 x 76.3 x 8.2mm dimension, meaning that it would be a relatively compact smartphone. Besides that, the renders also show white and black colour options and a punch-hole cutout on the top centre of the display to house the selfie camera.

Of course, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Well, do stay tuned to TechNave for the latest developments on the Galaxy S23 FE and for more trending tech news.


Rumours: OPPO foldable phone prototype seen!

We have been talking on how 2017 will be Samsung’s launch year for their foldable smartphone but we have yet to see any real life examples on how they will implement it. OPPO just leapt over the competition as they have a working prototype running – and they have video too!

From the images and video, it looks like the phone will have a square-shape design – something like the LG Vu. However, it has a clamshell-design, which when opened, reveals a larger screen inside that looks to be around 7 inches, if we are estimating correctly.  You can check out the video here (as the video doesn’t have any embed option).

Also with the foldable screen, it is reported that the phone will have OPPO's VOOC charger technology, which allows the phone to recharge its battery in a jiffy. The reports say that the prototype phone charged from 7% to 57% in about 5 minutes!

We will have to wait and see if the phone will go beyond prototype stage, but if it does, it would be a game changer in the smartphone industry.


Rumours: OPPO going green on R9S and hints dual front cameras on new F3 series

If you thought Huawei is the only one that has the special Greenery colour for their latest P10 series, then you’re mistaken. It was only a matter of time that other brands will try to mimic it, and the brand that is likely to make it happen is none other than OPPO; giving their R9S and R9S Plus a new paint job of green.

It was just recently that OPPO did a Red R9S Min Chen limited edition sale, which proved popular with the Malaysian fans. The new green was revealed on Weibo and if it’s true, that would be the fifth colour addition to the R9S and it should be officially unveiled on 22 (or 19) March 2017 in China first. In the tech-specs corner, everything should be the same from the 5.5-inch 1080p display to the 16MP Sony IMX398 sensor at the back of the phone.

Meanwhile, OPPO’s promotion posters about the upcoming anticipated F3 and F3 Plus are beginning to appear in some stores around the Philippines. The posters are also giving away a huge hint that pretty much confirms the device will pack a dual front camera, even the retail box shows us that too. In terms of pricing, it's estimated to cost around RM2162 after converting from 6,500,000 rupiah.

According to sources, the F3 Plus will feature:

The F3 tech-specs should have a smaller display, RAM + ROM, and battery power, but that remains to be seen, stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: OPPO is developing a bezel-less Find 9 smartphone?

Bezel-less smartphones might be the next hot trend for smartphones these days, but it might take some time due to some technical difficulties and so far, only Xiaomi has done it with their conceptual Mi Mix device. Well, their rival OPPO is rumoured to be working on one too, as some images have been leaked online showing a bezel-less display, called the OPPO Find 9.

Aside from the leaked images, there is little information known about it, so far, the only intel we can gather is that there would be two variants based on RAM and ROM which are - 6GB + 128GB or 4GB + 64GB. The processor is said to be different too, as the higher end type will feature a Snapdragon 835, while the latter might use a Snapdragon 653. There could be a new A.I. system as well called the Find OS.

When will it appear? Perhaps the first half of the year, but we shall see. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Official OPPO F3 Plus information leaked before it got taken down

The OPPO F3 and F3 Plus will be the latest devices and they are suppose to come out officially today, but someone has put up the information on the company’s website a tad too early revealing everything we want to know about the tech-specs. It has already been taken down, but as per law of the internet, nothing escapes the virtual space. Here’s what we can confirm about the F3 Plus with the previous leaks:

According to the information from the official webpage earlier, the dual front cameras are used individually depending what the user wants to do with it. The 16MP sensor is used for close-up selfies, whereas 8MP sensor is a wide-angle camera used for wefie. Meanwhile, the rear camera features a 1/2.8-inch Sony IMX398 sensor, f/1.7 aperture lens, Dual Pixel autofocus and a dual-tone LED flash.

If this is the case, then we can safely assume that the 5x Dual Camera technology that we were betting is not going to happen anymore (at least we tried). Anyway, everything will be revealed soon so stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Olympus E-M1 Mark II to launch at Photokina 2016 and will focus on sports photography

The current generation of the Olympus OMD E-M1 is a great photography tool, with images created with the camera going on to win awards in multiple contests around the world. However, the big drawback for the camera is that it is not design fully for sports photography, in particular fast action sports such as motorsports. However according to reports, the update to the Olympus mirrorless flagship will have features that will turn the tide for mirrorless sports photography.

Improvements may include faster shutter speeds, faster flash sync and higher frame per second for the frame rate that the camera saves images into the memory card. There are also possible improvements in the video mode, in particular the possible inclusion of 4K recording into the E-M1 Mark II.

Olympus may keep the price of the upcoming model the same as when the original camera came out the market, but this is something to look out for when the camera launches later. Photography buffs should look forward to the announcement of the new camera during Photokina in September.


Rumours: Olympus E-M1 Mark II will have 4K capabilities, and there will be a new zoom lens!

We may just need to wait a month or so for confirmation of Olympus’s next wave of products. Photokina 2016 is upon us, and we can expect an avalanche of new announcements from major camera manufacturers then. The scoop is that the upcoming E-M1 Mark II will come with 4K recording. Also, a new lens will be launched at the same time.

For the Olympus E-M1 Mark II, the design is rumoured to be similar to the current Olympus E-M1, but we can expect new features underneath the camera body itself. It is reported that it will feature the Olympus Pen-F 20-megapixel sensor, 4K video recording, Dual SD-Card slots, and a handheld high-resolution mode that combines a few shots into one high resolution final image.

The lens that is expected to be launched at the same time meanwhile is a superzoom lens, which overs a focal range of 12-100mm in 35mm measurement, with a constant aperture of f/4.0. This lens will also be parked under the PRO line, making it a lens to get for serious photography in the Micro FourThirds world.

Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more updated news from Photokina.


Rumours: OnePlus 2 leaked images appear

With the OnePlus 2 expected to be revealed in a matter of hours, leaked images of the smartphone have appeared. While it isn't the most innovative design we've seen, it does bring a number of new features to the OnePlus One. This includes a full metal frame, dual-led flash and what appears to be rear camera controls. The removable sandstone backplate remains though so it should satisfy most OnePlus purists but there are still no details about specific tech specs and pricing. Previous reports had the OnePlus 2 priced below $450 (which would make it flagship level priced already) and coming with 4GB RAM, a fingerprint sensor and graphite-cooled Snapdragon 810 processor. The leaker who showed these new pics actually had a few comments on the new OnePlus 2 which you can see below:

I have used the new OnePlus 2 for a few week

Home button with fingerprint sensor, not quite sensitive

Oxygen OS not finalize yet, lots of bugs


Rumours: OnePlus 3 coming with no invites and more for $369 (RM1506)?

The OnePlus 3 recently got listed on OppoMart, revealing tech specs like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, up to 6GB of RAM, a front fingerprint sensor and more for $369 (RM1506). The image that it comes with shows a very HTC One like metal unibody design with just a single LED flash (recent offerings like the Huawei P9 and ASUS ZenFone 3 have double LED flash and triple autofocus) which makes us question its relevancy in today's phone market. No news on Malaysia release dates but the OnePlus 3 is expected to be revealed on 14 June 2016 without any invites required to buy it.


Rumours: OnePlus 3 model leaked and fully charge in just 15 minutes?

OnePlus 3 rumours have been floating around lately, with tidbits of tech-spec leaks every few days, we now have some visual leaks on the model itself, as well as a certification from China hinting a very powerful and fast charging technology, which is said it could fully charge the device in just 15 minutes.

Usually, getting a certification from China means going through TENAA but this was not a case, rather the smartphone got a 3C certification. With this, it actually gave us a sneak peak of the charging specs and it was revealed to support fast charging at 5V 4A, which means it can go up to 20W of maximum wattage. So if the rumour of OPPO's low voltage charging technology is inside OnePlus 3, doing the math, the phone could fully charge within 15 minutes. Could this be a reason why OnePlus trademarked "Dash Charge"?

Other than that, the smartphone is speculated to feature a Snapgdragon 820 SoC with quad-core 2.2GHz CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM are under the hood, with a 5.5-inch display (1080p) FHD resolution, the front camera is 8MP while the back is 16MP, and also having the latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

There are also words that it might be revealed on 18 May 2016 or end of June, but no teaser posters or videos are yet to be seen. We will just have to wait and see, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: OnePlus 3 new render suggest new design

During the end of February, it was reported that Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus is expecting the OnePlus 3 to be launched this coming June, and he hopes the new device will feature a “new design” to surprise us. This also means OnePlus is planning to move on from its traditional design from its predecessor, the OnePlus 2.

In this latest OnePlus 3 design leak, the render concept looks slim and has this large speaker grille on the top. A camera shutter, USB Type-C and power/lock slider button are also present and it's said that the device will sport a Full HD 5.5-inches screen display, 4GB RAM, Snapdragon 820, and a 20MP rear camera.

June is still a long way to go, and we are already curious of what the OnePlus 3 new design might become. Stay tuned for more news at Technave!


Allegedly official renders of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus appear, show 3 different colours

With Samsung's big event coming soon, we continue to see bits and pieces of news about products that are expected to be announced during Samsung Unpacked 2020. Among the news includes new renders of the Galaxy Buds Plus, which show that the true wireless earbuds available in Blue, Black, and White colours.

We previously got the news that the Galaxy Buds Plus will not have active noise cancelling. Its only improvement seems to be a larger battery so having more colour could at least entice people who want more trendy options. Also, according to GSMArena, there is speculation that this model could be priced at around USD 225 (~RM916), which is 50% more expensive than the original one.

If we just go by what we know so far, it could be hard to justify getting the Galaxy Buds Plus over the original one. That means that Samsung has to have something up its sleeve for the launch on 11th February 2020. But what do you think? Let us know on our Facebook page and follow us on TechNave.com for updates on this.


Rumours: OnePlus 3 to be powered by a 3500 mAh battery?

We know the possible 6GB RAM model, we know that it may feature fast charging, we also know the possible pricing for the upcoming OnePlus 3. Now news are reporting that the upcoming OnePlus 3 will have a 3500mAh battery to power the device while on the go.

This capacity is an improvement over the OnePlus 2’s 3300mAh battery, which bodes well for a longer battery life with every charge. Plus, with the potential fast charge system, the battery may be charged quickly for the OnePlus to last for days on ends.

As a quick recap, the handset is expected to feature a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 1080 x 1920 FHD resolution, a Snapdragon 820 chipset under the hood, either 4GB or 6GB of RAM, a 16 megapixel rear camera and a choice between 32GB and 64GB or internal storage.

Stay tuned to TechNave for more news of the OnePlus 3.


Rumours: OnePlus 3 to start from RMB 1999 (~RM 1200)?

The upcoming OnePlus 3, the successor to the OnePlus 2 is shaping up to be a great phone to look out for this year. According to reports, there will be two different models to be on sale, with the two models differing in both price and RAM offerings.

As a recap, the OnePlus 3 is expected to ship with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, either 4 or 6 GB of RAM, up to 64GB of storage (which we expect will be paired with the higher RAM variant) and a rear 16 megapixel camera.

The biggest surprise is that the report states that the OnePlus 3 will start from only RMB 1999, which translates to roughly about RM 1200. This is cheaper than the starting price of the OnePlus 2, which was around RM 1600 when it first came to the market last year.

This is great for consumers, as they can expect flagship performance without the hefty price tag associated with it.


Rumours: OnePlus 3 will arrive in Malaysia 9th August, Lazada ready to accept pre-orders for RM 1888

We have confirmation that OnePlus 3 will be coming to Malaysia, and the blessed date will be August 9th 2016. So plan your finances for that day. Actually, you can just get your phone at the comfort of your home, as the phone will be available for pre-order on Lazada Malaysia’s website.

As a recap, the phone has the following as specs:

The phone will be available for pre-order on Lazada, on August 9th, and it will be available for RM 1888. It will also come with a one year official OnePlus Malaysia warranty as well as an original OnePlus 3 flip case. For colour options, it will be available in Graphite or Gold.


Rumours: OnePlus 5 appears on Geekbench with 8GB RAM

Just when we thought today’s first official look on the OnePlus 5 isn’t enough, the latest flagship killer device has made an appearance at benchmarking gurus, Geekbench.

There have been leaks and speculations for a while now but we finally have confirmation that the OnePlus 5 will come with a ridiculous 8GB RAM.

The listing also further confirms that the device will be rocking the latest and greatest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 flagship chipset while running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

As announced officially, the phone will make its official debut on 20 June 2017 and the Malaysian release to be revealed soon after. Fingers crossed.

Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest news and updates.


Rumours: OnePlus 5 gets a price tag and a release date

The flagship killer specialists, OnePlus, have indeed been hard at work lately. Despite only hearing mostly teasers and rumours, it seems that their next major release, the OnePlus 5 is set to be launched in the American summer (around 20 June 2017). As usual, the expected Malaysian release should not be that far off. This news came from official information directly from the OnePlus home turf of Shenzhen, China.

On top of all that, OppoMart has also listed the OnePlus 5 on their retail page through last weekend. The device was listed at the American price of $449 which would be the Malaysian price equivalent of around RM1900. Not a bad price range for that calibre of hardware.

Following the price tag, the respective phone specs and a render of a black model with a dual camera setup were also listed on the page. The image render of this particular model of the phone though, is probably still alleged and the final hardware could look very different.

It would seem that the specs were in line with the previous leaked specs except the additional details for the camera, storage and fingerprint scanner as well as the OS and Dash Charge 2.0. Interestingly enough, it can be seen that the phone will be packing a 6GB RAM and a larger capacity battery of 3600mAh instead. However, there have been talks of an 8GB RAM model so we will see how it will turn out in the possible near future.

As do all rumours though, the specs are not finalized so please be reminded to take them with an open mind. Fret not, more updates and the latest news will come so stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: OnePlus 5 image appears online, confirming a dual rear camera?

HELLO 5 , those were the teaser word sent out by OnePlus last week just to hype the upcoming OnePlus 5 smartphone. So far, we can only confirm that it has a Snapdragon 835 chipset on board, but we got a new rendered image online, courtesy of the internet.

According to this leaked image, it looks like your tyipcal OnePlus device and even has the Gunmetal Grey from the OnePlus 3T. The dual rear cameras are also seen at the back, along with the new antenna design which can be seen from the OPPO R9s and Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro. This design can be seen in the rough sketch from the previous news of HELLO 5, why did they copy it? Because they can. Also, it’s said to come with 8GB of RAM for the dual cameras at the back and front too.

More details can be read in the HELLO 5 link, rumours have it that the device is scheduled for a summer time release which is in between June and September (USA time zone). Stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: OnePlus 5 release sooner than we thought?

Renowned Chinese flagship killer phonemakers OnePlus are officially working on their next big release, the OnePlus 5. Now, everyone must be wondering why was there no OnePlus 4? The answer to that would be because they wanted to skip the unlucky number 4, which is the Chinese number equivalent to death.

Superstition aside, the reason why the phone release might be sooner than we think is because CEO and Cofounder of OnePlus, Pete Lau, has posted this teaser image on the OnePlus Weibo account:

For those who do not understand Chinese, it simply reads “indulge in labor without a break, just to make a big surprise” followed by the hashtag, #NeverSettle. The post itself does not reveal much but it could mean that the deadline for its release might be well right around corner.

As for the hardware though, there wasn’t much information provided by the Flagship Killers themselves but a report from Chinese site PCPop mentions that the phone may pack the following tech specs:

Slim bezels with no physical home button

Please remember that these are just rumoured specs but one thing for sure is, based on these specs, the OnePlus 5 will be one beast of a flagship killer. Especially due to the high RAM and the Snapdragon 835 (Same as the Samsung Galaxy S8) as well as the increasingly popular dual camera setup.

Once again, please bear in mind that these are just rumours and should be taken with a pinch of salt. Unfortunately, the Malaysian release dates as well as the expected Malaysian pricings are not yet in sight but remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest updates!


Rumours: OnePlus 5 teaser shows how dual cameras will look like and camera samples appear?

A teaser image showing the OnePlus 5 has surfaced showing the placement of the dual rear cameras. Coming from @slashleaks, the dual rear cameras are positioned much like an Apple iPhone 7. Rumoured to be the thinnest OnePlus yet and maybe coming on 15 June 2017, these are still very much rumours, so do take them with a pinch of salt. In related rumour news, 4 more sample pics have appeared apparently taken using the OnePlus 5 and seemingly confirming that the dual rear cameras will be a RGB + monochrome combo.


Rumours: OnePlus 5 to be revealed on 15 June 2017

We have been getting a few OnePlus 5 rumours consistently for the past few weeks now, it was only a matter of time that the schedule date will be revealed. And lo and behold, a leaked teaser image was posted and the date will be on 15 June 2017.

Leaked in Weibo forums, KJuma, a popular leakster also revealed the time and venue. It will be held in Shenzehn Bay Sports Centre (Spring Cocoon Gymansium at 3PM (7AM GMT). Just in case you’re wondering what are the Mandarin characters are saying at the top, it translates as “New Release” then followed by “Only fast, not broken” which rhymes in their context.

A refresh of the tech-specs, the flagship is expected to house a Snapdragon 835 processor, 5.5-inch display, 8GB of RAM and a pair of cameras at the back. Until then, let’s just be patient and wait for the day.

Stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: OnePlus One Mini with Snapdragon 615 coming in 2015 at $245 (RM856)

OnePlus, the maker of the OnePlus One smartphone is reportedly working on a smaller version of the flagship device. Alleged pictures of the mini version called the OnePlus One Mini was recently spotted on the Chinese social networking website, Weibo. According to the pictures leaked, the One Mini retains most of the same design features as the OnePlus One except for the back cover which looks a bit rougher. One of the leaked images displayed the AnTuTu profile of the device revealing some of the tech specs like a Snapdragon 615 processor and a 5-inch display. Both the front and the back cameras are 8MP which is rather strange considering the flagship killer, the OnePlus One only had a 5MP front shooter. It runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS. Other tech specs such as the RAM capacity, internal storage, battery and so forth are yet to be revealed. The company is expected to announce the device in 2015 for $245 (RM856). Apart from the One Mini, OnePlus is also said to be working on the next generation of its flagship, called the OnePlus Two scheduled to release in Q2 2015. Meanwhile, the existing OnePlus One flagship is reportedly coming soon to Malaysia and that new device OnePlus recently teased is actually a 10000 mAh powerbank.


Almost 100% screen-to-body ratio smartphone could be developed by Xiaomi

Based on a statement by ITHome.com, it seems that Xiaomi recently filed a patent hinting that they could be developing a smartphone that’s equipped with an almost 100% screen-to-body ratio. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect from Xiaomi in the near future.

To go into more detail, our source mentioned that the device will come with two display areas along with a hinge with a camera module embedded inside of it. With that in mind, we can expect the device in question to come equipped with a foldable display, similar to those that are being used by Samsung.

That all being said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that but there’s also no news on the local pricing and exact tech specs of the smartphone for now.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi developing a smartphone with a nearly 100% screen-to-body ratio? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: OnePlus Pixel spotted on Geekbench – eh?

A new model name from OnePlus just popped up on the well-known benchmark suite Geekbench’s website. This new model is totally unknown and came from the leftfield. What is it? The OnePlus Pixel looks like a tuned down OnePlus 3 – perhaps a replacement after the OnePlus 3T is released?

The OnePlus Pixel scored quite good on Geekbench. It is expected, as it has a good list of specs under the body. It should be shipping with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, running at 1.59GHz. It will also come with 6GB of RAM – just like the OnePlus 3.

On the test, it got a single-core tally of 2326 with a 5475 multi-core score for Geekbench. This means that this phone may just be a good all-rounder smartphone. What it looks like – no one knows. SO stay tuned to TechNave for more news of the OnePlus Pixel.


Rumours: OnePlus planning to reveal OnePlus 3 on 7 April?

There are some speculations on OnePlus will be holding an event on 7 April in Beijing, China, with OnePlus 3 being the main star. Although there's no official word, tech specs were revealed on AnTuTu already featuring a Snapdragon 820 chipset under the hood, 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, a rumoured 5.5-inch screen with 1080p display, 16MP + 8MP for the rear and front camera unit, and equiping the latest OS. We should be expecting some word from OnePlus about this, until that is remain to be seen so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: OnePlus teases four cool colour schemes for the OnePlus 5

Earlier it was confirmed that the OnePlus 5 will retain its 3.5mm headphone jack. Mere hours later, OnePlus teases us with a cheeky tweet asking us “What 5should the color of your next phone be?” along with an image of a series of colours. Very clever, OnePlus.

What we think this means is that the upcoming OnePlus 5 might have these 4 colour schemes as colour options. Since number 1, 3 and 4 (Black, red and gold) are pretty standard colours, we are not sure about the gradient-ice-cream colour of number 2. Perhaps there will be either a glass/ceramic option for the OnePlus 5? What do you think? Which one would you choose? Leave a comment below, we really wanna know!

We cannot know for sure but OnePlus really knows how to keep our hype up. As for now, let’s just treat this as another rumour and take it with an open mind. Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for any updates on this exciting phone.


Rumours: Oneplus trademarks "Dash Charge" hinting fast charging technology

While Oneplus is keeping their lips tight about the upcoming Oneplus 3, someone has spotted the company trademarking "Dash Charge" and we have a pretty good idea of what it means, as this obviously refers to the charging technology speed.

Oneplus was not the first one to do this, of course, OPPO also unveiled their own VOOC charging technology during MWC 2016, same goes to Samsung's Fast Charging technology, Huawei's Quick Charging technology, Meizu's mCharge, Vivo's Dual Charing Circuit, LEAGOO's Pump Express Flash Charge and others. And this seems to be a trend now to have big battery capacity with amazing charging speed to better suit the demands of the consumers. Oneplus seems to realize this and is now stepping up to develop its own method, hence the "Dash Charge" and could potentially end up in Oneplus 3.

Are you a fan of big battery smartphones with super charging speed? Do you think Oneplus is moving in the right direction? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Oppo A59s spotted on TENAA listings, sporting 4GB of RAM and 16MP selfie camera

A new listing on China’s TENAA show’s Oppo is on the verge of launching a new phone, called the Oppo A59s. The listing also listed out the key features of this mid-range selfie snapper to the world.

The specs make it a mid-ranger through and through. Will it head to Malaysia and be besties with the Oppo F1s? Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news and coverage of the new Oppo A59s.


Rumours: Oppo A77 coming soon with 16MP front camera

Oppo might be launching their latest smartphone, the Oppo A77 soon. The device is looking to cater the selfie enthusiast with a 16MP selfie camera. Not much information can be found around the net yet but the device is speculated to house the following:

Based on several reports, the device may be unveiled sometime around the end of May (26 May 2017) with Taiwan as the first market. As of right now, we have no way of foretelling the official Malaysian release and pricing for this phone but do stay tuned to TechNave.com for any latest updates.


Rumours: Oppo R11 appears on AnTuTu, more spec leaks

Oppo’s upcoming latest device the Oppo R11 might be making its debut really soon as it has recently made its way into renowned benchmarking platform AnTuTu.

According to the AnTuTu page and what we know so far, the R11 will be packing these sweet specs:

Of course not to forget our previous leaks, it is highly probable that the upcoming R11 will be sporting a dual-camera setup. So what do you think? Does a mid-range dual-camera phone excite you in any way?

However as of right now, these are still early speculations and should be taken with a grain of salt. There is no way of telling when the Malaysian release and pricings yet but do stay tuned for the latest updates and news only at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Oppomart.com leaks Huawei P9, P9 Lite and P9 Max tech-specs and price

Just a few hours ago, Oppomart.com released some details about the Huawei P9. And that's not all, the P9 is the middle child between the P9 Lite and P9 Max, meaning that there are three variants and possibly based on their internal storage capacity and RAM power. Below are the details we got from Oppomart.com, but do take them with a grain of salt:-

The website also listed down the pricce tag on each mode, P9 Lite is the cheapest among the three at $300 (around RM1221), followed by P9 at $500 (around RM2036) and the most expensive one, $700 (around RM2850) for the P9 Max. Keep in mind that these aren't official, but the price range sounds just right. We will have to wait and see.


Rumours: Other possible Apple products appearing alongside iPhone 7 tonight

Apple will soon reveal the new iPhone 7 series at 1AM (GMT+) later after past midnight via livestream, but it doesn't mean that's the only device getting the spotlight, below are the list of other Apple products that might make an appearance too.

First up, a second-gen Apple Watch might make its debut. Coming with a better battery, a thinner display, and improved tech-specs as well. Deisgn-wsie, it might have little to minimal changes according to the rumours, there was even a point that Apple was thinking about putting an LTE radio in there.

Rumours have it that the Macbook Pro Refresh will be showing up this fall, an Apple product that's long overdue, the only detail that has been consistently leaked is having an OLED touchscreen running along the top of the keyboard, which would replace the Fn keys. Other changes include a new TouCh ID sensor, an extra USB Type-C port, and a thinner body.

And depending on what app you're using, giving keys for copy/paste while in a document, or switching to specific commands when you open Photoshop, any of this action will change the command bar's display, which is kinda cool.

As for the Thunderbolt Display, initially, the rumours surrounding this feature is that it will get an updated display with a graphics card inside but never saw the light. But this actually looks like a good time with today's technology, it can be updated and fit into the Macbook which is lacking a graphics-intensive application, to help you imagine it, think of your monitor display reaching 5K display with a discrete GPU inside.

Of course, all of these are just speculations, so do take it with a grain of salt. Stay tuned for the big news tonight!


Rumours: Oukitel K10000 smartphone will pack in 10000 mAh battery?

Nearly all smartphone users have the same problem of their phone battery running out of charge too soon. However, an upcoming smartphone called the Oukitel K10000 could have the answer to this problem by using a massive 10000 mAh battery (even most tablets don't pack in that big a battery). Coupled with rather lower-end to midrange tech specs like a quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor, 2GB RAM and 5.5-inch display with 720p pixel resolution, the K10000 should last more than 5 days. Other tech specs include a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera along with what appears to be an angular metal frame on the side. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing but it looks like a rugged smartphone designed for the outdoorsman. Stay tuned for more developments as we'll update you as soon as we find out more.


AlphaGo beats Lee Sedol 4-1 in Google DeepMind Challenge

The recent Google DeepMind Challenge concluded with AlphaGo beating Lee Sedol 4-1 in Go. Go has traditionally been too difficult for computer programs due to the immense number of variations that it has but the Artificial Intelligence managed to defeat Lee Sedol who has been acknowledged as the best Go player of the last decade. The victory will result in Google DeepMind donating the $1 million prize money to UNICEF, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) charities and Go organizations.

While it still doesn't mean that we'll be seeing our robot overlords anytime soon, the victory means that the quality of Go players could rise when or if AlphaGo becomes available to the public. No news as to when that may be, but it could also indicate that we may get smarter programs that can self-drive cars, make our meals automatically and make living with technology easier in the near future.


Rumours: Oukitel to release K6000 Pro with 6GB RAM, 6000 mAh battery and more

If you've heard of Outikel, chances are you know them for having huge battery power like the Outikel K4000, K6000 and K10000 which packs 4000 mAh, 6000 mAh, and 10000 mAh batteries respectively. Well, they have just recently released new editions of the models, the K4000 Pro and K6000 Pro with upgraded specifications and a slightly different look.

Not much is known about these devices, but here the list of rumoured K6000 Pro specifications gathered below:

If you want to see more pre-production images of the device, you can visit the source link below. Until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Owners of the new Meizu E series device can control a car

Note - This is not the new Meizu E series

As we're coming closer to 10 August, Meizu will soon reveal their new E series and it's believed that this new series is aimed to take on the new Xiaomi Redmi Pro. What's more, a new leak from Weibo has revealed some interesting tidbits, such as the phone being called the new Meizu Blue Charm E aiming at the younger target audience (possibly young adults and below), and it has a special feature.

The special feature according to Weibo, is that the phone has the ability to control the user's car, but that is only if the car has an "internet SUV", the Roewe RX5. The Roewe RX5 is a by-product between Shanghai Automative Industry Corporation (SAIC) and Alibaba, which made its debut at the Beijing Auto show earlier this year. What's special about the car, is that it features Alibaba’s YunOS called YunOS for Car. With that in mind, users who use the new Charm Blue E smartphone can unlock the car, heat up the seats, and control the air-conditioning.

In the tech-specs corner, it's said that the device will sport a Helio P10 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz, 3GB RAM, 5.5-inch Full HD display, a 13MP rear camera + 5MP front camera, and a 3100 mAh battery.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Patent suggest a stretchable OLED display is in the works at Samsung

A new patent application by Samsung Display published today in South Korea shows a possible 3-in-1 device that transforms from a watch into a phone, and even a tablet. This transformation is made possible the new technology based on stretchable OLED display.

What makes this different from foldable displays is that the whole screen is malleable, and can be reshaped to shapes that are needed by the user. So the users can go from a smartwatch form factor, to a candybar design, and even spread the screen out to be a tablet. All of this in one device.

We have to wait for Samsung to share any concrete plans with this patent. They are not even coming out with anything using their foldable screen tech as of yet, so this design may just be far in the future rather than sooner than we would like it to be.


Rumours: People are planning to skip the iPhone 7?

The year 2017 is still a long way to go, but what's so intriguing about the next year is that it marks the tenth anniversary of the first Apple iPhone. So according to a well-connected Apple blogger, John Gruber, Apple might be planning something big. An iPhone 8? iPhone X? There are many possibilities.

With the endless waves of iPhone rumours, Gruber notes that the 2017 iPhone may feature an edgeless display and a homeless button with an integrated Touch ID fingerprint scanner on the display panel. Despite those awesome “features”, BGR reports that they have been starting to see and hear people planning to skip the 7, simply because there are already several rumours regarding 2017 iPhone instead of the iPhone 7 this year.

And thanks to those speculations, it seem to have affected the customers' decision to wait for next year as they know the iPhone 7 won't have a big redesign. These are the people who aren't even considered to be tech enthusiasts, is this spelling a bad season for Apple this year?

“While it is reasonable to assume Apple may introduce an iconic iPhone in 2017, we believe it is not a foregone conclusion that the consumers will skip the iPhone 7 upgrade in 2016,” said Wells Fargo’s Maynard Um, an industry watcher.

Well whatever the case may be, it's best to take the rumoured news with a grain of salt and just wait and see what Apple has to offer. After all, it's only May and time will change the people's decision making. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com


Rumours: Philips S653H smartphone might come with a fingerprint sensor and full metallic body?

Rumours indicate that the Philips S653H already received approval from Chinese regulatory TENAA and now leaked pictures have appeared. Features and tech specs a include Mediatek Helio P10 chipset with a 2GHz octa-core processor, a 3GB of RAM, 32GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 8MP rear camera and 8MP front camera, a metallic body, fingerprint sensor and 5.5-inch display with full HD resolution.

Besides that, the also includes a 2550mAh battery, USB Type-C port, dual-SIM connectivity and Android version 6.0 Marshmallow. No Malaysia release dates and we don't expect it to come here anytime soon, but there could be surprise or two in the coming months. As always, take such rumours with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: Photos of the Nokia D1C appears online

We have to say a welcome back to Nokia, as they ready themselves to release a new line of smartphones running Android. We have talked about the Nokia D1C before, and now we have early renders on how the phone is claimed to look like.

The device looks to carry a 1080p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor and is paired with a combination of 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. At the back, users can expect a 13-megapixel camera and an 8-megapixel selfie unit on the front. The Gold colour will be the special model, as it will have a rear finger print scanner - while the White and Black will not.

For some, this is no flagship device that they expected from the company that has previously created the flagships of its generation – but as this is the first device to be released since their contact with Microsoft ended, we may have to give them some leeway. In any case, we have to take everything here with a grain of salt, and stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the upcoming Nokia smartphone.


Rumours: Pictures of Xiaomi Redmi 4 leaked online?

Rumours of Xiaomi Redmi 4 is back again, this time with "alleged" body shots and even showing the power on with specifications. It's quite questionable whether the model is real, seeing that it's quite similar to the Redmi Note 3. But nonetheless, this is what we can find so far.

On the image (very right side), it shows that the Redmi 4 will feature an unnamed octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz (most probably a Snapdragon 652), 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM, 5-inch 1080p screen, Android 6.0 with a possible MIUI 8 OS installed, a fingerprint sensor annd a huge 4100 mAh battery pack.

There's also another rumour that there will be a 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant for 700 Yuan (around RM421), but it could cost higher for overseas. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Plastic HTC M8 Ace Vogue coming in June at RM1544?

While the HTC M8 Ace has more or less been confirmed by China's Tenaa, a new version of this supposedly plastic HTC One M8 could be coming to China soon. This smartphone is rumoured to be called the HTC M8 Ace Vogue with a launching date set to 3 June 2014. Pricing has been set at RMB3000 (RM1544) while tech specs are quite high-end. These tech specs include a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB storage plus up to 128GB microSD support, 5-inch Super LCD 3 display with full HD 1080p resolution, BoomSound stereo speakers, a 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and 2600 mAh battery. No news yet about Malaysia release dates or pricing but it could be the midrange smartphone HTC is looking for to appeal to the masses.


Rumours: Possible 'Android VR' to be announced at Google I/O

The Google developer event, Google I/O will be happening next week in California, and a report has surfaced that among the new products, codes and features that will be announced at the conference is something called 'Android VR'.

Posts online states that the item will be a stand-alone product, akin to the Samsung Gear VR or the HTC Vive. It will be powered by Android, although will it involve a smartphone or not is still up for debate.

There are also mentions online that 'Android VR' was referenced in the Unreal Engine code, so we may see high-end 3D games featured with the upcoming device. At the same time, there are mentions of a possible control device alongside the goggles when they are introduced to the world.

We will have to wait for Google I/O to see if all of these will be true, but if it is – the time for VR may be at hand.


Rumours: Possible Samsung Galaxy S5 or SM-G900F appears on AnTuTu packing 2.5GHz chipset and 3GB RAM

While rumoured to appear in 2014, the Samsung Galaxy S5 seems to be making the rounds as a mystery device going by the model name SM-G900F. Recently spotted on AnTuTu, this device was found to have a 2K display with 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution screen. Other tech specs and features included the 2.5GHz Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AC processor and chipset, 3GB od RAM and 32GB storage. Additional tech specs rumoured to come with the smartphone include a 16MP rear camera with Samsung's ISOCELL technology. Many are saying we'll probably see the Samsung Galaxy S5 in February 2014 during the MWC Expo. We're also a bit skeptical that this SM-G900F device really is the Samsung Galaxy S5 as it only manages an AnTuTu score of 29223, whereas other less highly clocked Snapdragon 800 powered smartphones tend to hit the 32000+ mark more often than not so do take this rumour with a big pinch of salt.


Altel Communications Offers LTE and Focus on After Sales Service

A good after sales service is something many telcos in Malaysia lack, which is why we're so happy that a new telco has come up promising a renewed focus on the customer. This new telco is Altel Communications and will be offering prepaid services that include LTE connectivity. Rather than a big network provider themselves, they will be among the first smaller telco companies in Malaysia to be the middle man as they'll be utilizing Celcom's LTE 2600MHz spectrum. Other features include good domestic call rates, low broadband adoption fees and the aforementioned (hopefully) excellent customer service. Check out their quote below:

While they're not officially up and running just yet, they have said that they will be starting in Sunway Pyramid and Pertama Complex with an RM7 startet pack. On top of other bonuses and rewards Broadband Internet connectivity may start from just RM15. You can register your interest and email at the Altel Communications site for now so they'll keep you posted as to any new developments.


Rumours: Possible Samsung folding screen phone design patented

Next year may be the year of the multi-mode smartphone. We have seen several companies playing around with bendable screen technology so we can expect a product in the mid to far future that will have a foldable screen. Samsung had patented a design for their foldable smartphone which looks interesting yet a little baffling.

The patent that was made to the USPTO shows a clamshell device with an almost square-like form factor. What is interesting about this design is the location of the charging port and the curved screen. The former sits in between the two halves of the phone, right on the hinge.

We predict that there will be some sort of a dock that will be either included or sold separately if this design comes to market. Imagine plugging in your old game cartridge into your old game console – that may just be how the phone charges.

The second item of note is the curve of the phone screen. Rather than using the Edge series curved screen, it looks like it will curve following the contour of the face – Ala LG Flex 2.

As this is only a patent, we at TechNave could not guess if it will become a real product. We will update our loyal readers once more information appears.


Rumours: Possible entry level Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) spotted in GFXBench

The dust has not even settled on the recent Malaysian launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 and already the rumour mill is churning out another Samsung tablet.

The upcoming Samsung tablet is expected to be an entry-level tablet which could be a much cheaper alternative to the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. Based on the fact alone, we could be looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017).

With that said, the tablet will have an 8-inch, 1280x800 display and will be powered by the following specs:

That is all we got for now regarding this new possible A-series tablet. The device is already certified by the Wi-Fi alliance so its also possible that we will see the official unveiling soon.

As for Malaysia, we would expect the device to make its debut here just a few weeks after the official launching. So make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more official news.


Rumours: Possible two Sony A9 versions to be revealed at Photokina

Sony is set to launch a new A series full-frame camera in the upcoming edition of Photokina. At least, this is what Tony Northrup is saying to the world. This experienced and avid photographer is speculating that the two models will differ mainly in sensor resolution.

The two models are expected to be positioned above the current A7 series of models of full-frame cameras, and become the new flagship devices in the company’s mirrorless camera line-up.

As Photokina is still a few months away, take this news with grains of salt. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the new Sony cameras soon.


Rumours: Potential iOS 10 features to be revealed at Apple WWDC 2016

In just a few more hours, Apple WWDC 2016 will soon go live and iOS 10 is expected to be showcased. There is little information about the new upgrade, but there are several rumours surrounding it and here is what we can find.

First and foremost, we talked about the Dark mode feature just last week. To sum it up, dark mode provides a darker menu bar, dock, and system menu, saving energy and protecting the user's eyesight when staring at the display for too long. If the feature does appear, it should be applied on Messages, Mail, Contacts, News, and others like some built-in Apple apps, system menus and even third party apps.

Next, the Siri SDK is an advanced Siri version to interact with any third-party apps in new ways. Siri would be able to access data and perform tasks within apps, as long as there's a Siri integration by the developers. This is a great potential to further expand Siri usage and more than a personal assistant, for example - back in 2015, there was a rumour that Apple was working on an 'iCloud Voicemail' service that would allow Siri to answer back missed calls and transcribe messages for the owner to read it as a text. With iOS 10, it's said to be able to relay the location information and delivering details on why the owner can't answer a phone call.

Apple Music app might get another redesign (again) in iOS 10, it would introduce a more intuitive user interface, a 'bolder, yet simpler' design that emphasizes on text, album art, and black and white backgrounds. 'Browse' option will replace the 'New' tab for a better orgainzational tool for finding new content, and Apple will encourage users to use a simplified "For You" section. Connect tab will be removed from the Apple Music navigation bar, but it would be included in the New 3D Touch shortcut preview.

Apple Pay is already available in the current iOS, but Apple wants to bring that feature further up by bringing it to web browsers as well. This will allow Apple Pay users to make purchases in online stores using the payments service, it's also possible a person-to-person Apple Pay payments service will be included allowing iOS users to send money to one another, perhaps even through iMessage.

Moving on, Apple might be introducing some new ways for the Photos app. Rumours have it that iPhoto 2.0.1 included tools for editing EXIF information and touch-based brushes for adjusting brightness and other parameters on only specific parts of a photo will be added in. For example, a Skitch-like photo editing feature allowing users to draw on and mark up images, this feature mirrors the Mail app for marking up PDFs and photos.

Lastly, during in April, metadata keys were added to App Store apps and this suggests that the company could be working on a feature to allow users to hide or delete unwanted stock apps. If such a feature is in the works, it could be included in iOS 10.

Apple iOS 10 will be previewed at the Worldwide Developers Conference, which is set to take place at their website http://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2016/ at 13 June, 10AM PDT. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com


Rumours: Press renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 shared online

We have now known that the official name of the upcoming Note series from Samsung will be the Samsung Galaxy Note7, and we have seen snippets of it here and there. Now we have a few more renders of the device – this time the press version.

As noted previously, the Samsung Galaxy Note7 will come in three colours – Black, Silver and Blue. As you can see here, they look great. What is missing here however is the purported Iris scanner at the top of the smartphone.

However a second render shows the Iris scanner will and truly apart of the smartphone. You can also see the USB Type-C port at the bottom, as well as the S-Pen which is reportedly a newer version than the predecessor.

So will we see two different SKUs of the phone for different market – one with the iris scanner and one without? August 2nd is just a month away, so stay tuned to TechNave for more information.


Rumours: Project Tango smartphone will be coming from Lenovo?

Lenovo and Google announced that they will be joining forces to develop a device based on the Project Tango platform. Just as a refresher – Project Tango aims to bring augmented reality and 3D-mapping to the street without the use of any GPS radio. The first device could be a 6.4 inch phablet with a quad HD screen, according to reports online.

Prolific @Evleaks said that the phablet will be labled as the Lenovo PHAB2 Pro, which we assume will be an upgrade to the current Lenovo Phab product. It will have the reported 6.4 inch quad HD display, and will be loaded to the bear with cameras.

Some of the cameras expected to be loaded onto the device includes fish-eye lenses, dual-camera modules and even a camera just for depth information recording. The configuration and arrangement of the cameras are still a mystery at this point of time, as well as the rest of the specs of the device. So stay tuned to TechNave for more info on the upcoming device.


Rumours: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Powered Samsung Galaxy S4 Appears on AnTuTu?

AnTuTu seems to be the new place to find new unannounced phones, as this new benchmark score from the site reveals a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone that may be using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. Thanks to the benchmark screenshot, the model number of SHV-E330S was revealed which matches quite closely with the LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy S4 released solely for Korea. The reason why it could be using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor is because it is running at 2265MHz, a speed that supposedly only the Snapdragon 800 can achieve without overheating. Other details from the benchmark screenshot show that the smartphone will probably be using Android 4.2.2. Strangely enough, the benchmark also reveals a score at 24179 which is much lower


Rumours: Qualcomm just teased about the OnePlus 3T, with Snapdragon 821

An unlikely source for news on the latest model from OnePlus, Qualcomm tweeted out that a new model from the company will be featuring their latest SoC, the Snapdragon 821.

In a posting made by them, Qualcomm said that a new OnePlus device "is on the way." They did not explicitly said which model this is but it will be using their highest end chip currently available. What rumours we have right now about the new phone is scarce but reports say that the phone will not look too different than the current OnePlus 3.

The main difference will be the aforementioned new processor and Android Nougat 7.0 put of the box. Otherwise the phone should be similar, which includes a 5.5-inch 1080p display, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of non-expandable storage space, and a 3000 mAh battery.

The report says that the phone could be priced at usd 479 - a USD 80 increase from the predecessor. The launch date is expected to be sometime around November 14, so stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the upcoming OnePlus model.


Rumours: "Real" Xiaomi Mi Note 2 model picture leaked online before debut tomorrow

Alright, this should be the very last rumour about the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. Making the debut tomorrow in China on 25 October 2016, Xiaomi has done some marketing towards the smartphone with Hong Kong actor, Tony Leung who will also make an appearance at the event. Some media even claimed that the image above is the full version of the promotional poster, revealing the phablet.

Speaking of revealing the phablet, an unknown Weibo took this matter into his own hands by posting "real" images of it claiming that it is the real deal. While it does look identical, one thing we took noticed of is the Mi logo appearing on both front (top left) and back; this is actually the result of a poll done by the company, asking fans if they wanted the logo to be at the front or back.

What's more, there are no no pair of dual rear cameras to be seen, and the front home button will most likely serve as a fingerprint sensor too. It certainly looks big enough as a 5.7-inch device, with dual-curved AMOLED screen by LG, and will carry a Snapdragon 821 chip.

All will be revealed tomorrow, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Real leaked photos of Nokia 8 in shiny gold

Last week, we saw an unofficial press render release of the Nokia 8 featuring a Zeiss lens for the dual cameras. Now we may have our very first Nokia 8 model in real life, as leaked from the internet. How does it look like? Check the pictures out below.

From the leaked images, it seems the Nokia 8 will join the shiny club with an aluminium shell. This one is gold in colour and we are assuming there will be either 2 or 3 more colour variants. The display is rather large too, which looks longer than 5.5-inch, but we could be wrong because reports say it will be 5.3-inch. The home button there should act as a fingerprint scanner too, along with a headphone hack and USB Type-C port as seen at the top and bottom. Moreover, the sensor that's below the 13MP dual cameras should be a laser autofocus sensor.

On top of that, the Nokia 8 should feature a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB + 64GB memory, 3000 mAh and Android 7.1 out of the box.

So what do you think of the Nokia 8 so far? Will it be a worthy rival to other top tier flagships? Stay tuned for more Nokia news at TechNave.com.


Alternative Google apps and services from Huawei will be ready before 2020

Without Google Mobile Services (GMS), it’s harder for Huawei to keep up with other devices from another brands with the services. Although the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is trying to make the most out of its Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), it may still take some time for the services to be mature. Recently, we have found out Huawei is sourcing from India to develop alternative Google apps and services, and promised they will be ready by the end of this year.

The President of Huawei India, Charles Peng, announced at India's Huawei Developer Day that the company is working with Indian developers to create apps and services that can replace GMS. He also stated that most of the key apps such as navigation, payments, gaming and messaging will be ready soon.

We have no idea how successful the HMS will be, considering some apps like YouTube and Gmail are so integral to the life of GMS users. The challenge for Huawei would be to show the users that HMS can be as good as Google’s extensive mobile services.

Apart from that, Huawei is also sourcing from not just India but other countries as well. It is said the company have invested 1 billion globally to fund its HMS developer integration program. The developer will get paid with thousands of dollars if their apps make it to the Huawei AppGallery, an alternative to Google Play Store. Peng also confirmed that the upcoming HONOR device will be running GMS, so don't worry if you're fan of the Huawei's sub-brand.

Let us know what you think about this ‘HMS trying to compete with GMS’ situation on our Facebook page! For more tech news, be sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: Real life images of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and clear case leaked

You know the official announcement is getting closer when more leaked photos of the device starts to appear online – and the Samsung Galaxy S8 is certainly nearing its official debut. Two new images has started to circulate around the net, showcasing what the phone is purportedly looking like in real life – and it looks pretty nice.

The case looks to be interesting, thanks to the multiple cut-outs which we think will be for important ports and holes on the phone. The flash position looks to be shifted from the original location on the Samsung Galaxy S7, but sadly the dual-camera news may just be rumours thus far. We may see dual speakers on the line for the first time, as symmetrical cut-outs can be seen on the top and bottom of the phone, or it is just the fact that Samsung is shifting their USB port (reportedly Type-C) to the sides. There is a chance that the 3.5mm jack will be gone, as there are only openings for the speaker, microphone and USB port on the bottom – but no audio jack.

The second image shows us a possible real life image of the phone under artificial light. As you can see, there is no home-button, making this the first of its line to ditch away with the physical clicky button. The curved-screen of the new phone is also shown here, as well as the Iris scanner cameras taken from the Note 7. Plus look at the size of the screen – that is suppsoably a 5.7-inch screen on a body just a little bit bigger than the current Samsung Galaxy S7.

Of course take everything with a grain of salt, as we count down to the official reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S8. Stay tuned to TechNave for more breaking story on the upcoming Samsung flagship.


Rumours: Real world photos of Mi Notebook spotted

From a company that just created smartphones, Xiaomi is really grooving along with new products that is literally thinking out of the box. One of the products is the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Notebook, and someone has taken real world photos of it out in the wild.

As we shared a few days prior, the Mi Notebook is the company’s first full notebook, and the specs looks spectacular for the pricing they are claimed to be coming with. As a recap, there will be two models of the notebook with the higher end coming with the Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor, NVIDIA GTX97M 4GB GDDR5, 16GB of DDR4, and a 512GB SSD while the standard model will come with the Intel Core i5-6200U, 8GB DDR4, and 256GB SSD.

As the previous photos shows, the notebook will have a full keyboard, and a possible 15-inch screen. The photos also show a screen without a bezel, which is great for users. However the screen is reported to not come with a touchscreen.

Stay tuned to TechNave as we share more information of the upcoming Mi Notebook.


Rumours: Recent OPPO Find 9 rumours suggest a 4K display screen

It has been a while since we last heard about any real flagship from OPPO, aside from the OPPO R9 and OPPO R9 plus series, plus the recently launched smartphones in Vietnam, the OPPO F1 and OPPO F1 Plus. Nevertheless, there are some rumours that an OPPO Find 9 might be released sometime in June this year featuring tech specs that include a Snapdragon 820 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB internal storage.

It might also include features like the Super BOOC fast charging and OPPO's SmartSensor, which will include an inbuilt image stabilization at the sensor level. A recent leak also suggests that the phone might come with a 4K display too. Regardless, from all these high-end hardware we should expect the phone price to be quite steep, with a price tag somewhere around 3998 Yuan (about RM2420). For now, these are all nothing more than rumours, so do take it with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7 confirmed to be unveiled 7 July 2017?

The Wall Street Journal has further confirmed a previous rumour that the newly refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7 sets will be officially launched next week at 7 July 2017.

The prodigal return of the unfortunate Samsung Galaxy Note 7, otherwise redubbed as the Samsung Galaxy Note FE will be initially debuted in their home turf of South Korea next week and is expected to carry a price of around 700,000 KRW which is around RM2650.

The official launch dates have not been spotted anywhere yet but seeing that all these rumours are popping out, it can almost be a done deal that we should be seeing this device very soon. The excitement is very real guys.

However, there has not been any mentions about launchings in other markets yet so all we can do is sit and pray for a Malaysian release some time soon. Do take note that these are also just merely rumours for now so take them with an open mind.

Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for any new updates on this bad boy.


Rumours: Release date for Meizu MX6 leaked?

Earlier this month, we reported that the Meizu MX6 could launch at the second half of 2016. Well, that turn out to be quite true as we just got a release date leak of the reveal date - 16 July 2016 and the press conference will be held in Beijing, China. At least according to the leaked information.

To recap the tech-specs rumour, it is said to be powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 SoC with 10-core CPU and Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB memory configuration, a 5.5-inch display with 1080p and 2.5D glass on top, 21MP rear/8 megapixel front camera combo, 4000mAh battery, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

That being said, perhaps we can also expect some teaser promotions next month or so before the reveal date. So stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Render of the OPPO Find 9 appears online

The OPPO Find series has passed two years without seeing any new model introduced in the line. The last model was the OPPO Find 7, but we have seen reports appearing online for a new Find series model that is set to appear either this year or the next. Now the wizards online have shared a render on how the Find 9 may look like.

As this is probably a rough render on how the device may look like, so we have to take it with a grain of salt. Even so, you can see the family resemblance with the Find line, and what looks like a multi-LED notification bar at the bottom of the device, called skyline breathing light. There is no visible fingerprint scanner on the front, so we may assume that OPPO will be fitting it at the back of the device.

The phone also appears to sport dual front facing speakers and a 2.5D front panel glass. There’s no fingerprint scanner upfront and no physical button, which leaves the Find 9 having its fingerprint scanner at the back.

We do not have any idea when the device will come out, or even if it will come out at all. So stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the OPPO Find 9 as more details comes out.


Rumours: Renders of the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 leaked

As the year ends, we will start to get more info of phones coming our way next year. One of the phones we have been talking about is the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017, and the first renders of the phone has been spotted online. The biggest surprise is the design change when compared to the Samsung Galaxy A7 2016.

The phone is to have front and rear glass covers, with slightly curved edges – the glass said to be the next generation Corning Gorilla Glass. It will have a 5.7-inch 1080p display, a larger screen than the outgoing model. It will also have a 3500 mAh to power everything up. Other expected features include 16 MP cameras on both rear and front, 3 GB of RAM, an octa-core Exynos processor, and 32 GB or 64 GB of expandable storage space.

What is also interesting is that the phone is said to feature IP68 rating for dust and water protection – just like the Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge. It will also have a fingerprint scanner on the front of the device.

We will be waiting for this launch sometime next year, as the design looks interesting to hold. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more information on the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017.


Rumours: Rugged Motorola Moto G Forte coming?

While the Motorola Moto G certainly broke a number of records with it's great value tech specs and pricing, rumours are spreading that we could soon see another Moto G coming soon. Going by the name of the Motorola Moto G Forte, the smartphone will likely retain the same tech specs but offer a more rugged and waterproof device. The source comes from @evleaks which means that this could be a fairly accurate but do take it with a pinch of salt. Motorola have made waterproof phones before so they should have some experience with it.[Source]


Rumours: Sample image indicates Oppo Find 7 smartphone could have 50MP camera?

When you take a picture with a camera, the resulting image file usually contains EXIF data, which contains details like when it was taken and with what device. A new sample image that cropped up recently not only shows that it was taken by the upcoming Oppo Find 7 smartphone but also that the camera used to take the image has a 50MP camera sensor. The image has a resolution of 8160 x 6120 and while it certainly doesn't look all that detailed it is fairly sharp nonetheless. Tech specs and features for the Oppo Find 7 are all top notch with a Snapdragon 801 processor and chipset and a 5.5-inch display with 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. We're hoping that the new camera sensor will also come with some good oversampling features, as even the 41MP Nokia Lumia 1020 didn't use all of it's megapixels for pure image data. While there aren't any Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet, the Oppo Find 7 should be announced on 19 March 2014 so stay tuned.[Source]


Rumours: Samsung ATIV SE tech specs leak

While we probably will never see this metal backed Samsung ATIV SE here in Malaysia, it is interesting to hear about it. While details have been hard to come by asides from a press render from @evleaks and that it may have a 5-inch full HD 1080p display, some news has come out about other tech specs. This includes that it will likely be following a higher-end Samsung Galaxy S4 version. This sounds a lot like the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE+ which includes a Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and 13MP rear camera along with Windows Phone. Despite it being an older Galaxy S4, These tech specs still make this an up-to-date smartphone though with a release date expected in April 2014. Don't expect any Malaysia release dates or pricing though, as this is probably tied to Verizon (US) only.


Always wanted a black Huawei Mate 9? It is now available in Malaysia!

With all the spotlight on Huawei’s latest smartphones, the P10 and P10 Plus, let’s not forget about the equally capable Huawei Mate 9. Huawei Malaysia had just announced that the Huawei Mate 9 is now available in a new colour, Black.

The Obsidian Black Huawei Mate 9 will be available in limited quantities at all Huawei Experience Stores nationwide from 3 March 2017 onwards, and will retail at RM2699. You may also purchase the device via Maxis Zerolution, as well as on Lazada Malaysia.

A quick re-cap on the Huawei Mate 9, it has a 5.9-inch Full HD (1080p) display that is powered by the Kirin 960 chipset along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage, combined with second generation Leica dual-lens camera with Hybrid Zoom, which features a 12MP RGB sensor and a 20MP monochrome sensor. Keeping the lights on is a 4000mAh battery that supports Huawei’s SuperCharge quick-charging technology. Do check out our review of the device here.


Rumours: Samsung C9 Pro coming in March for RM2299?!

According to Mr Anonymous, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro has unveiled its price tag which is RM2299. This indicates that the device will be launching sooner than we thought, the exact date is still unknown yet but it's said to arrive on Malaysian shores in early March.

A quick recap of what we reported of the Galaxy C9 Pro, the device is a mid-range level smartphone and it has already been registered on SIRIM database under the code number SM-C900F/DS. Tech-specs wise, it will feature

Thanks Mr Anonymous for the tip. Are these features worth the price? Do feel free to discuss below or our Facebook Page and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Samsung Focus to be the company's version of the Blackberry Hub

A centralised location for all of your notifications, message and information window is very convenient – ask Blackberry with their hub concept. It seems that Samsung may just bring the same idea to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 6, with a feature called Samsung Focus.

The upcoming software hub may see all of your notification be consolidated into a single display, not unlike the Blackberry Hub. It will integrate functions like email, calendar, contacts and memos into a single app, and reports say that you may even reply to your email straight from the app.

If this is true, Samsung may just made the Samsung Galaxy Note 6 a compelling productivity device, as it comes with the power of the S-Pen, combined with its potential fast processor, big screen and the Samsung Focus. This package may appeal to those who want to carry one thing in their pocket, but have it do multiple tasks at the same time. We shall see.


Rumours: Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 (2016) have an unofficial release date?

In our previous article regarding the new Samsung Galaxy A series (2016), we mentioned that a shop somewhere in Netherlands have already listed the price tag for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) unofficially; now another Dutch retailer, SmartPhoneShop.nl, has set up a pre-order for both devices on its online store and 8 January is the expected date listed in there.

The all new A3 and A5 (2016) are an improved version of their predecessors, sporting much better tech specs (which you can check out in our Samsung Galaxy A series comparison article), and features such as a fingerprint sensor (only for the A5 and A7), Samsung Pay, Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, optical image stabilization (OIS) and more. They’re both rumoured to be priced at €329 (RM1512.49) and €399 (RM1834.30) as well.

It does seem legitimate, since Samsung has already officially announced the new Galaxy A series for 2016. But we should still take these rumours with a grain of salt and wait for their official statement, so we will keep you updated.


Rumours: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and A7 (2017) tech specs leak by Mr Anonymous confirms IP68 and Samsung Pay!

Our regular leakster Mr. Anonymous is back, this time with more complete tech specs of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) in Malaysia. According to him, the two phones will be water resistant, featuring IP68 certification, rubber sealing, capless ports and trays. They will also support Samsung Pay, indicating that they will either have NFC or MST or both. The "selfish" bits probably refer to a front facing flash and floating camera button for selfie takers while the colours of black, gold, blue and peach certainly sound interesting. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet so stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest in tech!


Rumours: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) gets WiFi certification

A few months ago, we have shared that the Samsung Galaxy A series are being refreshed for 2017, and the first model of next year has been leaked, thanks to its official WiFi certification. The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is set to be released, well, in 2017 in a couple of variants.

Apparently there will be two versions of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) -- a single-SIM model (SM-A520F) and a dual-SIM (SM-A520F/DS) variant. The latter has just gotten Wi-Fi certification, which also reveals that the device will probably ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, not Android 7.0 Nougat. The specs of the phone seems to be focused as 2017’s mid-range phone. It is set to be kitted out with Samsung’s Exynos 7880 processor, a 5.2-inch 1080p display, 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable storage and a 13-megapixel main camera. It is also believed that the device will include a 3000 mAh battery.

No dates of launch has been shared thus far, but we will definitely see this model in Malaysia as the current Samsung Galaxy A series family is selling well locally. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).


Rumours: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) renders spotted online

The flagship of the midrange (that’s a mouthful) from Samsung is set to be out by next year, and the first renders of the phone is now out. The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) actually looks like the bigger brother, the Samsung Galaxy S7 from certain angles – at least according to the leaks.

The render from Android Authority and @OnLeaks shows the possible metal and glass smartphone sharing design inspiration from the flagship of 2016. Reportedly, the Galaxy A5 (2017) has about the same size as the Galaxy A5 (2016), sporting a similar 5.2-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels. It also looks to feature new things such as a USB Type-C port, possible Exynos 7880, 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable internal memory, and a 13 MP rear camera.

This looks like a worthy replacement for the current Samsung Galaxy A5 2016. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more information on the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 soon.


Rumours: Samsung Galaxy A5 64-bit tech specs and press renders revealed?

The rumoured Samsung Galaxy A5 set to join the Galaxy Alpha recently got benchmarked at the GFX Benchmark test which revealed more detailed tech specs than before. Previously the Galaxy A5 or SM-A500 was rumoured to be packing a Snapdragon 400 processor, but the benchmark reveals that it could be using a 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor. Other notable tech specs include a 4.8-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 2GB of RAM, 16GB storage, a 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 2300 mAh battery and Android 4.4.4 right out of the box. Press renders of what could be the Galaxy A5 were also revealed which you can see below:


Rumours: Samsung Galaxy A5 and A3's successors tech specs?

Greetings! Samsung Galaxy rumours are continuing to pour over the internet and we just got word of some speculated tech specs, the successors to the Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A310F) and Samsung Galaxy A5 (SM-A5100) are taking the spotlight now (enough about the Samsung Galaxy A7’s successor for now) and here’s what we got from the FCC:-

The NFC listed in both of these devices might not be used for Samsung Pay, this is because of the Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) with its magnetic stripe on the back of your debit/credit card. We have also covered some potential Samsung Galaxy A7 successor tech specs according to AnTuTu as well. It might also turn up in the FCC’s testing too in the future, likewise for the A5 and A3’s sequels to be tested in AnTuTu. We will continue to keep you guys and ladies in the loop!


Rumours: Samsung Galaxy A5 leaked?

The rumoured but unannounced Samsung Galaxy A5 has been leaked. The slim metal frame looks to follow that of the recently released Samsung Galaxy Alpha but offers midrange tech specs and features with a non-removable cover. Up until this point, Samsung usually make their phones with removable back covers, even the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Alpha, so this is a big thing in terms of design. Tech specs include support for 4G LTE, dual-SIM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 16GB worth of storage and a microSD slot along with a 2300 mAh battery. No details yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing but we expect it to be around RM1K with these tech specs. Check out the leaked images for yourself below:


Rumours: Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) certified with leaked tech-specs

As we approach 2017 slowly, news has it that the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) edition is already certified by the FCC and the Wi-Fi Alliance this month. Here's what we know of the tech-specs so far:

Under the number SM-A720X, there's also an international version dubbed as the SM-A720F, spotted in an Indian import-export site Zauba. We expect to see other variations like the Galaxy A5 and A3 2017 versions coming soon too, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


4.7mm-thin Coolpad Ivvi K1 Mini is now world's thinnest smartphone

The title of world's thinnest smartphone has changed hands over the past few months quite a lot actually with the OPPO R5 and Vivo X5 Max. However, the current title holder is now the Coolpad Ivvi K1 Mini which comes in at 4.7-mm thin. Other tech specs include a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 4.7-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 4G LTE support and 1800 mAh battery. Features don't include much that is different but there are the usual beautify modes along with a remote control capability for washing machines, televisions and air-conditioners. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but if it does come, it will likely be through third-party sellers.