Rumours: 5.2-inch Nokia Lumia 825 coming soon?

What was BIG before won't necessarily be BIG the next month as rumours indicate a 5.2-inch Nokia Lumia 825 may be making it's way to market soon. Previously, the Nokia Lumia 625 broke the size barrier for Nokia Lumia smartphones by offering a 4.7-inch screen (and not much else) but this new 5.2-inch Nokia Lumia 825 brings it into phablet territory. Other tech specs for the Nokia Lumia 825 so far include a 1.2GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and the aforementioned 5.2-inch screen (720p). Clearly the device is aimed at the midrange with these specs and it is estimated to make an appearance in October 2013. No news about pricing or when it would reach Malaysia but this should be made clear soon, so stay tuned while we keep you posted as to any new developments.


Rumours: 5.2-inch Nokia RM-964 smaller version of the Lumia 1520?

Reports have appeared claiming that a new 5.2-inch Nokia Lumia device could be on the way soon with tech specs and features very much like the Nokia Lumia 1520. The device goes by the codename of Nokia RM-964 and could come with the aforementioned 5.2-inch display with full HD pixel resolutions, a 20MP PureView camera and a Snapdragon 800 processor. Many are speculating that this could be the international version of the Nokia Lumia 929 which is exclusive to Verizon in the US. While the tech specs above do make it sound interesting, it would be even better if Nokia somehow manage to slim down the device even further and add on the four HAAC microphones available on the Lumia 1520.


Rumours: 5.5-inch Samsung Galaxy GT-I9405 appears in listing but doesn't look like a Note

A new Samsung Galaxy device recently appeared in a Zauba listing. Zauba is an Indian website which tracks Indian exports and imports, a bit like the SIRIM database here in Malaysia. Back to the Zauba listing, the mystery Samsung Galaxy device is listed as Samsung GT-I9405 and has tech specs which include a 5.5-inch display and single SIM capabilities. The device is listed for testing and evaluation. So far, it doesn't seem to be the Samsung Galaxy S5 because the model numbering is below that of the Samsung Galaxy S4 which is GT-I9500 and it doesn't match with the Galaxy Note series either as Note numbering goes from N7100, N9000 and so forth. It isn't the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo either as the matching SM-N7500 / SM-N7505 model number has already appeared in Zauba. The value pricing of the listing is a big hint though as 32746 Indian Rupees (RM1721) places the device squarely in the mid-range. Check out the listing below for yourself but do stay tuned for more updates.


Rumours: 5.5-inch display ASUS ZenFone coming soon?

ASUS are doing quite well with their new ZenFone range of smartphones and seem to be filling up every niche they can with the recent introduction of the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE (A500KL) and 4.5-inch display ASUS ZenFone 4 (A450CG). Now, rumours are saying that a 5.5-inch display ZenFone could be coming, perhaps to be called the ASUS ZenFone 5 A550CG? Rumours indicate that it would come with the next processor refresh for the ASUS ZenFone range, perhaps powered by Intel SoFIA processors. We expect some tech specs to remain the same such as 2GB of RAM, 16GB storage, 4.5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera and 2110 mAh battery. No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but rumours indicate that it could come during CES 2015. Right now, ASUS seem to be filling up the niches according to screen size and connectivity, but so far they have no Selfie centric offerings just yet. An ASUS ZenFone smartphone with a 5MP front camera doesn't sound too far fetched though but with all of these rumours, do remember to take them with a pinch of salt.[Source]


Rumours: 5.7-inch 2K display Honor with 6GB RAM and Huawei smartphones appear at TENAA?

It appears that Honor's VR phone is coming soon as a the Honor DUK-TL30 has appeared at TENAA bearing a 5.7-inch display with 2K pixel resolution and 6GB RAM. Other tech specs include 128GB of storage and 12MP + 2MP dual rear cameras much like the Honor 6X.

The Huawei WAS-AL00 on the other hand, features a 5.2-inch FHD display, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 2900 mAh battery and a single 12MP rear camera. No Malaysia release dates or any news if Malaysia will be getting these devices at all, but stay tuned to TechNave.com to stay updated.


Rumours: 5-inch ASUS ZenFone 2 spotted online with tech specs?

Back at CES 2015, ASUS showed off it's powerful ZenFone 2 smartphone with 4GB of RAM. While everyone is excited for the release of this powerful yet affordable device, it seems that the company has another variant of the device in store for its fans. In a recent leak, a 5-inch ASUS smartphone was spotted in clear pictures along with the alleged tech specs. The source isn't sure of the name of the new device, but it could be a smaller variant of the ASUS ZenFone 2. The compact ASUS phone features a first generation Intel Atom processor along with 2GB RAM. This is relatively slower than the 64-bit ASUS smartphones that will be hitting the markets soon with the latest Intel Atom processors. The phone will sport a smaller 5-inch 1280 x 720 pixel resolution display. The most notable feature will be support for high-speed 4G LTE networks and it will also come with Android 5.0 Lollipop. The source further reveals that the phone will be available for sale starting 9 March 2015 for a price tag of $199 (RM712.90). According to the pictures, there will be a lot of different colors to choose from, including red. Expect a Malaysia release date of the device sometime after March but like all rumours and leaks do take this with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: 5 new Alcatel smartphones including one modular phone coming to MWC 2017?

The folks at Tech2.hu have uncovered rumours that Alcatel will be bringing 5 new smartphones to MWC 2017 with one of them having a modular design. This isn't the first time a modular phone has appeared but the LG G5 and its friends didn't really sell very well, mainly due to the high price of each modular piece.

Rumours seem to indicate colourful LEDs on a removable cover much like the recent ASUS ZenPad tablets but tech specs are decidedly entry-level to midrange with an octa-core MediaTek processor and 13MP rear camera for 320 euros (RM1517). No Malaysia release dates yet but Alcatel is due to reveal their devices on 26 February 2017.


Rumours: 5 new Nokia Codenames leaked

Nokia has a habit of giving codenames to their upcoming products and devices. A recent leak by serial leaker evleaks shows that Nokia has 5 new codenames coming up in the form of Goldfinger, Moneypenny, Normandy, Phantom and Spinel. Both Goldfinger and Moneypenny are based on James Bond names but there isn't any clue yet which products these codenames are related to. The Spinel codename on the other hand could be related to another metal-clad smartphone or device. For the most part evleaks has been very accurate with all these Nokia codenames, so we should expect another 5 new Nokia devices soon. However, this is still a rumour so do take it with a small pinch of salt.[Source]


AirPods Pro Lite will be a pair of Beats earphones and AirPods 3 will be mass produced in early 2021

The well-known tipster for Apple products is back at it again! This time, Ming-Chi Kuo has brought us news regarding the company's popular audio gadgets and mentioned some might-be-true release time frame for each of them. Let's find out what the tipster has to say about the AirPods lineup with the stuff he has always 'magically predicted'!

After the last refined version of the standard AirPods was released last year in March, we think that Apple might be going to release a newer version in 2020. However, according to the famous analyst, it looks like we have to wait until 2021 to see the AirPods 3 as the product is expected to enter mass production in the first half of 2021. If you're expecting a design upgrade, sadly there will be none, but we hope that there will still be a major technology upgrade to bring better user experience.

Other than that, Kuo also said that the AirPods Pro Lite rumour might just be referring to a new Beats earphones, so don't get your hopes too high for anything just yet. For the AirPods Pro 2, it is expected to enter mass production late in 2021 or early in 2022 according to the analyst. If you still remember the Apple's over-ear headphones, it is also expected to be mass produced in mid-2020 and be launched later this year!

How are you digesting all these AirPods news so far? Let us know what you think about these leaks that came from Ming-Chi Kuo on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech rumours.


Rumours: 6.6-inch 2K display honor V8 Max appears at TENAA?

China's TENAA recently listed the honor V8 Max which has the standout feature of a 6.6-inch 2K AMOLED display, making this the more likely smartphone for VR viewing that Huawei's Richard Yu changed his mind on. Other tech specs are not nearly as higher-end as the actual honor V8 as the V8 Max only has a single 13MP rear camera. However, other tech specs remain the same like the Kirin 950 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and fingerprint sensor.

The larger display means it can pack in a larger 4400 mAh battery but it also means it weighs in at a heavier 219g. The V8 Max is still quite thin at 7.2mm but with other measurements going to 178.8 x 90.9mm it is a rather large phablet. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet and unfortunately we don't expect the V8 Max to come to Malaysia officially at all, however, there could be a "more beautiful" 2K display device in the works. Stay tuned for that and more at TechNave.com.


Rumours: 6-inch Nokia Phablet Front panel appears

Rumours that Nokia is working on a phablet have been going about since the beginning of the year. While there have been a number of leaks, from side by side pictures to possible naming conventions (Bendit?) the most recent picture to surface looks like the front panel of the phablet from what looks to be a factory floor (supposedly in China). The picture confirms that it will be another 6-inch monster with super-thin bezels but rumours have it being named as the Nokia Lumia 1030, which could indicate a possible oversized camera hump much like the recently released Nokia Lumia 1020.

So far no news just yet on pricing or availability, but some are saying that it could be released along with the Windows Phone GDDR3 update which will add 1080p playback support and another tile column. This would fit well with a phablet, which is why we'd expect the supposed Nokia Lumia 1030 to come out then.[Source]


Rumours: 64-bit Intel powered ASUS MeMo Pad 8 ME181C benchmarked?

Our anonymous tipster strikes again with some really interesting screencaps of benchmarks for the 64-bit Intel processor powered ASUS MeMo Pad 8 ME181C tablet. Introduced earlier at Computex 2014, the tablet marks the first 64-bit processor in a device and from the tech specs listed also utilizes Intel HD Graphics for Bay Trail rather than the usual Mali or PowerVR graphics chip. The benchmarks include CPU Z, AnTuTu, 3DMark and Epic Citadel with some really high-end scores. This includes an AnTuTu score of 32485, placing it in the range of current flagship smartphones (and much higher than current tablets). It appears that the tablet is running a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution display but still manages impressive performance in 3DMark and Epic Citadel. No details yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing but we expect the tablet to come here in or after August 2014. Check out the benchmarks for yourself below:

The ASUS MeMo Pad 8 ME181C tech specs revealed in CPU Z

The ASUS MeMo Pad 8 ME181C scored 32485 on AnTuTu

The ASUS MeMo Pad 8 ME181C performs well in 3DMark

The ASUS MeMo Pad 8 ME181C also does really well in Epic Citadel


Rumours: 7 Nokia codenames leaked but not matched yet

Apart from a tablet and a phablet, apparently Nokia has 7 new Nokia product codenames which include "Bandit, Lanai, Orion, Pegasus, Rivendell, Shorty, Siruis". While Bandit refers to the Nokia phablet, the other 6 codenames are still not matched up to any other device. Some sources are saying that Rivendell will be the codename of the rumoured Nokia Windows RT tablet and who is to say that one of the other codenames could be for a Nokia Windows 8 / Surface Pro tablet as well. Since all of the known codenames seem to be referring to Nokia Windows products, it could be a safe bet to surmise that the other codenames refer to more Nokia Windows devices, perhaps in the form of some more Lumia smartphones. However, codenames in Nokia will probably remain just that as Nokia's naming conventions have always been based on numbers and not codenames. They do indicate 7 new Nokia products though which is still something to look forward to for Nokia fans.


Rumours: 8-inch Nokia Lumia 2020 tablet may come in Q1 2014

While the Nokia Lumia 2520 may have started Nokia's tablet range, other Nokia tablets are rumoured to be coming soon, namely an 8-inch tablet going by the name of the Nokia Lumia 2020 or codenamed Illusionist. This 8-inch tablet is expected to arrive in Q1 of 2014 with tech specs that include Windows 8.1 RT and the aforementioned 8-inch screen. No Malaysia pricing or release dates but the Lumia 2020 tablet is expected to target the mid to high-end market. This would mean that it would compete with other 8-inch Windows 8.1 RT based tablets from Acer and Asus placing it around $300 (RM963) or so. Some other sources say that it may go for as low as $200 (RM642) to compete with the 7-inch tablet crowd like the Nexus 7 but we're thinking it would probably match similar Windows based 8-inch tablets. Tech specs for the Nokia Lumia 2020 could include a Snapdragon 800 processor, but we'll confirm everything once we get more information, so stay tuned.[Source]


Rumours: 8 new HTC One X9 leaked images?

A Weibo user has found some goodies online revealing not one but 8 new leaked images of the HTC One X9. The device has been in the sea of rumours for quite some time now, but the tech specs certification by TENAA still remains the same from our previous report as well:-

No price and Malaysia release dates at the moment, we will keep a look-out for it so in the mean time you can visit this Weibo site to see more leaked pictures of it.


Rumours: 8GB RAM for Samsung Galaxy S8?

It might be still early, but words have been flying around that Samsung is planning to put in a 8GB RAM into their upcoming Galaxy S8. It wasn't the first time that we reported about this news, as previously Samsung "said" that they think 6GB RAM is enough so 8GB RAM could be out of the picture. Or is it?

SK Hynix, from South Korea is one has recently announced that they have made a silicon - two 8GB pieces connected in a dual-channel config and stacked in four layers, which results in 64GB that's equivalent of 8GB of mobile DRAM. According to the company, the result of this allows the phone to take 30% less space than the current LPDDR4 chips and 20% more power efficient which is great. SK Hynix calls this the LPDDR4X.

With this breakthrough, we think Samsung shouldn't have any excuses of saying there's lacking space. And who knows, Apple might even join the party with the 10th Anniversary iPhone this year with something new, we shall see.

In other news, South Korean news outlet The Investor also reported that Samsung is targeting 60 million unit shipments for the Galaxy S8 and is working for the mid-April release date this year. Seems overly ambitious, to be honest, but it's just a rumour. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at Technave.com.


Rumours: 9.7-inch Apple iPad Pro to feature 12MP camera and 4K video recording?

So as some of you may know, Apple may actually turn their Apple iPad Air 3 into a lesser version of the iPad Pro. But instead of going for the original 12.9-inch display, they're opting for 9.7-inch and could sport similar tech specs.

If that's the case, then the 9.7-inch iPad Pro should feature an A9X chipset, powered by 4GB RAM, and have 4 speakers. An Apple Pencil and a Smart Keyboard should be on board as well along with a rear camera, that comes with 12MP that can record a 4K video, according to rumours.

Besides that, it could make an appearance this month and the media event is suppose to take place at Apple's Town Hall, along with the Apple iPhone SE and a second-generation Apple Watch. So far, Apple has not sent out any invitations so until then, we can only wait and see what happens.


Rumours: A 6GB RAM inside Huawei P9?

The CES 2016 will start in Las Vegas in two days time and according to analyst Pan Jiutang, he speculated that Huawei might reveal the new Huawei P9 packing a 6GB RAM inside.

And just like our previous rumour news of it having two camera lens, Jiutang also expects to see the same thing. Tech specs wise, the P9 might sport an octa-core CPU, Mali-T880 MP4 GPU supporting the Kirin 950 chipset, and a 5.2-inch AMOLED screen with the possibility of a 1440 x 2560 resolution display. A deluxe version could also make an appearance, powered by a Kirin 950 chipset, with a 64GB storage (unknown expandable memory), a 6.2-inch display with a QHD (1440 x 2560) resolution, and running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Stay tuned and keep tight as we await for the CES 2016 event this week.


Rumours: A Blue Honor V8 Lite granted TENAA certification

Last week, we reported that Honor could release an international variant of the Honor V9 as the Honor V8 Pro, but now we got some new rumours that instead of being called the V8 Pro, it will be called as the V8 Lite.

The V8 Lite, which was supposedly to be released last year, was spotted on TENAA’s website for getting its certification and render. And it’s not just the blue variant that appeared but a silver version was seen too, it also seems that the blue variant will have full network support, while the latter only works on China Mobile.

Tech-specs wise, the lite model will feature an octa-core Kirin 655 processor, 4GB RAM, 64 ROM, 5.2-inch FHD display, a 12MP camera at the back + 8MP front camera, a 2930 mAh battery, and will run on EMUI 5.0 out of the box.

Would you like this model to arrive in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Honor news at Technave.com.


AirPods may stop production in March, indicating the announcement of the Apple Airpods 2

Apple would be announcing a subscription based event on the 25th of March, possibly launching a brand new app or service for their ecosystem. However, rumours have been going around that Apple may be announcing some products as well and the Apple Airpods 2 might be one of them.

A few sources have confirmed this rumour and to make it more interesting, the meme-worthy wireless earphones may just be released on the 29th of March, a mere few days after. Some suppliers shared with PhoneArena.com a screenshot showing off the final production date of the current Apple Airpods, which is on the 28th of March, just a day before the Apple Airpods 2 is allegedly released.

We may be facing two scenarios. Apple only announcing a new case for the Apple Airpods that will be shipped alongside the current-gen Airpods thus making it a new product altogether OR Apple actually committing and releasing the brand new Airpods 2 (we’re hoping it's the latter).

What we do know so far about the Apple Airpods 2 is that it may come in multiple colours, have better audio quality, water resistance, and a coating which makes it less slippery. Either way, we’re pretty much hyped for the new wireless earphones and we can’t wait to put it on and say “Smells like broke in here” when we do. What are you expecting from the Apple Airpods 2? For the latest Apple news in Malaysia, TechNave.com is the place to find it.


Rumours: A LG G5 lite version in the making?

LG G5 rumours have been around in the internet for quite some time now, especially since MWC 2016 is drawing closer. However, LG might be also planning another new G5 device in the line up – a G5 lite version.

Our friendly internet source provider, GFXBench, has caught our attention by displaying a device called H840 model number (the G5 is H830) and the tech specs are a lesser version of the G5. According to the graph, the “G5 lite” might sport an octa-core Snapdragon 652 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 5.3-inch with 2560 x 1440 resolution display, a 7MP camera for both front and back with 4K video recording capability.

Of course, this is just a rumour so we shouldn't really take it seriously. But a lite version of the G5 sounds nice for those who aren't looking for too much high end specifications. We will keep an eye on it so stay tuned!


Rumours: A Lenovo 4G laptop coming soon?

Taking a short break from smartphone news, we now bring you some news from the laptop world. It has come to our attention that according to a source from a Chinese media, a new Lenovo 4G laptop is planned to be released in the next two months or so featuring an integrated cellular network antenna, this means that it will allow internet connection to be available everywhere.

This source was apparently leaked from an internal Lenovo staff member, saying that the Lenovo's new product range will include 4G LTE enabled notebooks and is already planned for mass production to enter the market soon. Generally, all smartphones, tablets and other smart devices have this technology already, but not so for laptops because in order to have internet access you need to use a WiFi hotspot. So in Lenovo's case, their laptops will be able to use 4G cellular internet nationwide which is nice.

In other news, not only Lenovo is planning to do that but Apple as well with their Apple MacBook. Rumours have it that they too want to do the same thing as Lenovo with 4G cellular network in order to strengthen the signal in their notebooks, the company could probably integrate the antenna on the MacBook case.

So what do you think? Having cellular connectivity on a laptop would definitely be handy when you need to connect into the internet everywhere. Stay tuned for news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A Lenovo K5 Note on the way?

Not just too long ago, the Lenovo unveiled the “killer” K4 Note in India and now even the Lemon 3 is available as well (not internationally though). We just got news that TENAA just passed a new Lenovo handset which was speculated to a Lenovo K5 Note under the code-name K52t38.

According to TENAA, the device will sport an octa-core chip clocked at 1.8GHz and 2GB RAM, the standard 16GB/32GB storage, 13MP for the main camera and 8MP for the front, the display if 5.5-inch Full HD IPS, fueled by 3500 mAh battery.

It seems too early for the K5 Note to be in motion, but of course this is just a rumour. So for now we should take this with a grain of salt and just wait for what Lenovo has to say in the future about this.


Rumours: A Lenovo phablet image leaked with Windows 10 OS

Some time last year, Lenovo was suppose to launch a phones with Windows 10 OS in it but nothing happen and they went quiet about it. We aren't sure what really happen but with the leaked picture above, it seems that they haven't give up on the development.

The leaked picture was taken at a Microsoft event in China yesterday, we have no information on the specifications, price and availablity but as you can see, the phablet (looks more like a tablet though) has a nice metal frame with soft curved corners, with a Windows logo at the home button at the bottom.

That's all we have for this news, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com as we shall see if this Lenovo Windows 10 phablet is the real deal or not.


Rumours: A Samsung smart contact lens in the making?

Ever wished that your camera can look exactly like what you see in real life? Well, it seems that the wishful thinking is coming sooner as expected, as Samsung is already working on a technology that allows the user's contact lens to take pictures via with a built-in camera that's controlled by blinking.

According to SamMobile, "Gear Blink" has already been trademarked by Samsung in both South Korea and the United States, and it certainly looks like it's referring to the contact lens camera. What's more, the new patent application is shown with a tiny display, a camera, an antenna, and several sensors which need to be paired with an external device (a smartphone) for the image.

Samsung is not the first one to innovate such technology, as Google has also patented a smart contact lens with a built-in camera back in April 2014. In addition, Samsung claims their device can produce better image quality than Google Glass.

So what do you think of it? Are you looking forward to the future of smart contact lenses? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: A Sony midrange phone codenamed Pikachu might appear in MWC 2017

We are just half a month away from MWC 2017 and we can sure expect several companies showing off their new smartphones, one of them is Sony and it was reported that they would prepare at least five devices, with the newest flagship among one of them featuring a 4K display and a 23MP camera.

However, we will be looking into a midrange smartphone today, as according to GFXBench it appears that an unknown device code named Sony Pikachu was spotted. The Pikachu phone here is reported to feature an octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 SoC, powered by a 3GB RAM, carrying a 5-inch 720p display and a 21MP camera at the back as well. For a midrange device, it doesn’t seem too shabby.

There’s also another unknown Sony phone with the code name BlancBright, this one is reported to be the successor of Xperia Z5 Premium. We will be keeping an eye on that, so stay tuned for more Sony news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A bezel-less Xiaomi Mi Note 2 coming soon on 25 October?

We already reported plenty of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 rumours, this time around, it's something official and the news is coming from Xiaomi themselves. Because on their official Weibo account, it's confirmed that the fans and media in China will be seeing the Mi Note 2 on 25 October 2016.

And that's it, only the official date was revealed and nothing more. But we also did get some sneak peek pictures of the device, in the image above, you can see the smartphone revealing a nearly bezel-less design. It looks as though that the screen are a bit curved too, what's more, the border on top of the phone is overtaken by the display. Are we doing to see a true full bezel-less display on the front device?

In the tech-specs rumour corner, it seems that we will have two variants - a 5.7-inch 1080p, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM version, and the other which is a QHD display, 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM version. Other than that, both versions are said to share the same Snapdragon 821 chipset, dual 16MP rear cameras, and a huge 4000 mAh battery.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A cheaper HTC 10 coming soon this year?

HTC 10 has been out for quite some time now, and it hasn't been able to sell well commercially despite being praised for being the best HTC smartphone so far. Why is that? Perhaps price might have something to do with it since in Malaysia currency it's listed RM2799 in 11street.com which is kind of expensive.

That could be solved, though, because according to Evan Blass from Twitter, who's known for leaking off information; his Twitter account said that HTC is planning to release a Desire 10 in the third quarter of 2016 (September onwards). He also remarked that the smartphone will be a bit similar to the HTC 10 especially on the rear camera, dual LED flash and laser auto focus. Besides that, based on other speculations the Desire 10 could be very well made out of plastic and should be more economical than the HTC 10.

For now, it's just pure speculation so take a grain of salt on this one. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A dedicated Apple health care device for 2017?

Back in March, when Apple revealed the Apple iPhone SE, the company also introduced a new HealthKit, ResearchKit, and Care Kit app for the Apple Watch that's designed to oversee the person's health, bringing health care to the next level in digital terms. But it seems that Apple has a much ambitious plan for that.

According to the Economic Daily News, Apple could be developing a new personal gadget that focuses purely on health, including heart rate, pulse, blood sugar changes and other vital information. Jay Blahnik's health team has been developing the device for two years now, and it's expected to “set off a new whirlwind” within the technology industry. Apple's suppliers, such as Foxconn, TSMC, TPK, Zhen Ding Technology and others also are looking to finalize the product next year, which marks Apple iPhone's 10th Anniversary year.

While it does sound a bit similar to what a wearable device do, this will be a product of its own that will feature a 3D Touch support. Another feature that Macotakara mentioned, has something to do with power supply and Apple came up with a "revolutionary idea".

Sounds very exciting to see what the company is coming up with, but bear in mind this is just a rumour. So until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: A fan-made dummy Samsung Galaxy Note 8 appears online

There has been a couple of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 rumour news already, most of them which speculates how the device will look like. Well, here’s another one for you fanboys. Someone from YouTube did a video on making a dummy model of the phablet, you can’t watch it now as it was taken down. But we still got some screen shots of it.

Although this is just a dummy unit, we can still have some ideas on the measurement. The other model on the right that you’re seeing there beside it is the Galaxy S6 edge+ for scaling purpose, carrying a 5.7-inch display. Comparing it side by side, the Note 8 makes the S6 edge+ look like a standard phone. According to rumours, the Note 8 is going to have a 6.3-inch display.

As for the dual rear cameras, the Note 8 might also be Samsung’s first but there are rumours that the upcoming Galaxy C10 will get them before the release of the flagship. A pill-shaped LED Flash setup can also be seen under the camera, no fingerprint sensor is spotted too so we guess it’s shifted back to the front once again, or perhaps they finally figured out how to embedded it below the display.

One thing to ponder about it is why was the video taken down, after all it’s just a fan-made video of the device. But the fact that it was taken down got us really suspicious that maybe (just maybe) that it was spot on and Samsung didn’t want us to see the complete design? Who knows, but we will see it eventually. So stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Airbnb customers around the world can now have a refund from their reservations

It seems like we just can't catch a break from the COVID-19 outbreak. More and more gatherings or upcoming outdoor activities and weddings are likely to be cancelled or delayed. With this, Airbnb has recently announced that their Extenuating Circumstances policy has been updated and expanded worldwide.

According to their newsroom, the updated policy will now allow hosts and guests to cancel their reservations without any charge or penalty fee. However, do take note that this is only applicable to existing reservations on or before 14 March 2020, as well as check-in dates between now and 14 April 2020. This will take effect in every country and region, with China being the only exception. They are scheduled to resume operations on 1 April 2020.

Countries around the world are already starting to impose strict travelling policies or bans. For instance, no one is allowed to travel into or out of Brunei, and those who are planning to fly into Australia must stay in quarantine for 14 days before venturing out. Tough times call for hard measures, remember to keep your hygiene clean and wash your hands regularly with soap.

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


Rumours: A first look at the Apple iPhone 8, 7s and 7s Plus mold casing

The Apple iPhone 8 and 7s series are still a long way ahead of us, in this rumour news, we are taking a look at this mold models from case maker instead of one of Apple’s suppliers like Foxconn. So take this news with a grain of salt.

In many of the Apple rumour news, the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus are the least talked-about thanks to the iPhone 8 that has been getting the spotlight, because it stands as the 10th Anniversary iPhone. It also happen to stand in the middle between the 7s and 7s Plus, with a measurement of 5.8-inch display diagonally, while the other two should be continuing 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch respectively.

Besides that, the iPhone 8 is said many times that it will continue to use an OLED screen and a 3D-sensing front camera, it might also be launched later than the 7s and 7s Plus due to the technical problem of having the fingerprint sensor embedded below the display. On the other hand, the body material of the 7s and 7s Plus will have back-glass like at the back instead of the usual aluminum body that has been going on for 3 years.

So what do you think of the mold casing of the iPhone 8, 7s and 7s Plus? This might be just mold casing but they’re the closest measurements we can get at this moment. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: A full Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus model image leak and some Samsung accessories coming soon

Can you believe it? We are just only two days away from the Samsung Unpacked event this Wednesday! And as always, there’s bound to be some leaks of the full model before the release date, today we got ourselves a Galaxy S8 Plus and wow it sure looks huge, measuring in 6.2-inch display and it seems to match the rumours. Let’s take a look at other leaked pictures it has.

The menu settings layout in Samsung’s latest Grace UX user interface

Image resolution can now be adjusted between 2960×1440, 2220 x 1080, and 1480 x 720 pixels

Meanwhile, there are also some leaked images of new Samsung accessories, we think that these accessories will also come out on the same day as the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The accessories include a protective casings such as a Clearview and LED View cover, Keyboard Cover, Alcantara Cover, Silicone Cover, Clear Cover, and a 2-Piece Cover.

Besides that, a fast charging power bank and a wireless charger are also spotted, called the DeX Station dock for the upcoming flagships, the DeX Station will feature a pair of USB 2.0 ports, HDMI out port x 1, and an Ethernet port x1.

The Samsung Unpacked event will be streaming live on 11AM EDT, which is 11PM in our local time. Stay tuned for it as we will be covering the news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: A full black HTC 10 image leaked online

In just 24 more hours, HTC will be revealing the very much hyped HTC 10 as the "smoothest and fastest Android phone" ever, along with a confirmed BoomSound audio, 4K video recording, Ultrapixel technology with OIS, and an awesome battery life. In this latest leaked image (and hopefully the last), it's shown to be a black HTC 10 which looks kind of good so far.

This black HTC 10 actually tally with our previous leaked image of the device, but only for the back with a huge round rear camera placing in the middle next to the LED flash and laser focus. For the front, a round front camera is placed on the top right and the home button should include a fingerprint sensor, it also seems that the company skipped the HTC brand name at the front.

To recap the rumoured specs, it's said to carry a Snapdragon 820 chipset with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, a 4GB RAM is powering inside, a 5.1-inch Super LCD 5 1440 x 2560 QHD screen, 12MP Ultrapixel rear camera (OIS, laser auto focus, and 4K video recording) + 5MP Ultrapixel front camera, a 3000 mAh battery and Sense 8 OS based on Android 6.0.1.

Stay tuned for tomorrow as we will be covering the live online event on 12 April 2016 at 8pm (GMT) here at Technave.com.


Rumours: A large tablet heading our way courtesy of Lenovo

June 9th is the date when Lenovo will be announcing new products for both the Lenovo and the Motorola brands to the world. We have seen leaks about the upcoming Motorola Moto X 2016 as well as the 4th generation Motorola Moto G. There is yet another news online, now involving Lenovo, that suggests that the company will be bringing out a 18.4 inch tablet to the market.

Sporting the model number PB2-690N, the tablet was benchmarked by GFXBench, and according to the information gathered, it will have an 18.4-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) display. Why the size we don’t know. Perhaps Lenovo wants to go against the Samsung Galaxy View?

The rest of the specs puts it as a mid-ranger. It should sport either the Snapdragon 650 or Snapdragon 652, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It will have Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 out of the box, and 8-megapixel camera on the back, and a 0.3-megapixel selfie camera at the front.

We do not know who is the target market for the upcoming big tablet yet – but we will definitely find out once it is officially launched come June. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Rumours: A leaked picture of Apple earbuds with a lightning connector

If you remember one post we did back last year, there was a rumour going around about Apple ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack for a lightning port setup. Since there were no pictures as evidence, it was easy to put it off as pure rumours, until this leaked image came along from Weibo.

Design-wise, switching the 3.5mm headphone jack to lightning port could actually make the iPhone 7 thinner. But then again, there's also a flaw because what if the user wants to charge and listen to songs at the same time? Maybe they'd put two lightning ports? We don't know honestly, but this picture is intriguing enough to get us speculating but we should also take this with a grain of salt.

So what do you think? Do you prefer to move on to a newer way of listening music or stick back to the traditional way? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: A leaked video concept of Samsung Galaxy S7, fact or fiction?

A 3D render video concept of the Samsung Galaxy S7 was found in YouTube just a few hours ago and it has gained some unfavourable feedback from the community, which is largely because of how similar it looks like to the Samsung Galaxy S6.

From the video and other sources, we have learned that the measurement is 143.37 x 70.8 x 6.94 mm and 163.32 x 82.01 x 7.82 mm (for the S7 Edge) which is slightly thicker than the S6; this suggests that the screen display could be 6-inch, and the device concept is lacking a USB Type-C as well, as the device is too thick. There are still no rumoured tech specs, but from our last report on the rumoured Galaxy S7 it’s likely to sport an Exynos 8 Octa or Snapdragon 820 chipsets, 4GB of RAM, a speculated 20 MP BRITECELL camera on the back and it will also feature a rectangular home button with an embedded fingerprint sensor.

Keep in mind that the video is most probably fan made, but what do you think of it? Is it too thick? Too similar to the Galaxy S6? Is losing the USB Type-C port a bad idea? Thanks for reading, and we will keep you all in the loop.


Rumours: A metal Meizu m3 coming soon on 13 June 2016?

So apart from Huawei, Meizu is also bworking hard this year. Just releasing three new phones last month, it was reported that Meizu is planning to release another Meizu M3 smartphone variant which will be in full metal cover on 13 June. No name was given for the new device but it's likely to be call m3 Note.

Beside the obvious difference between the m3 and m3 Note's body cover, the report also stated that it won't come with a YunOS but Android 5.1 on board. The rest of the tech-specs is similar more or less, according to an earlier TENAA certification, it will sport an octa-core MT6750 chip clocked at 1.5GHz, carrying a 2GB + 16GB and 3G + 32GB options, 5-inch 720p display, 13MP rear camera + 5MP front camera, an a 3000mAh battery inside the hood. Meanwhile, there's also a rumour that the MX6 would be released on 20 June. Seeing it so close to the supposedly 13 June release date, it shouldn't be a surprise since the company did it before with three devices in April. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com


Rumours: A mystery phone scored 203,737 points on Antutu

Antutu is one of the big names for benchmark usage out there. Currently the highest scoring smartphone on the list is the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, with 172,644. Now however a mystery prototype smartphone had scored almost 20% more when compared to Apple’s newest phablet.

No information of the phone has been leaked, but there are suggestions that the phone is next year’s Samsung Galaxy S8. This smartphone is expected to be revealed before MWC 2017, which will be sometime around February.

Will the score influence your next phone purchase? Or this is just something that you want to keep in mind while choosing your next smartphone? Stay tuned to TechNave for more news and latest smartphone reviews.


Rumours: A new 7-inch tablet from Google & Huawei coming soon?

This is a market that has been slowly dwindling down, thanks to large form-factor smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy Note series, or even the recently launched Xiaomi Mi Max. However the 7-inch tablet is still a device many carry, and the most popular model has been the Nexus 7. Now there are reports that Google and surprisingly Huawei are collaborating in bringing the next generation 7-inch tablet to the market.

The prolific leaker Evan Blass, @evleaks, shared that the two companies are currently working to bring a new tablet to the market, and would be releasing it by the end of the year. No other info was given other than the fact that it will carry 4GB of RAM.

The question right now – is a new 7-inch tablet needed in a market where large scale devices are the norm? What do you think? Stay tuned to TechNave for more info soon.


Rumours: A new Apple iPhone SE 2 may make a debut in August 2017

Are you one of the few who likes small handsets? Rumours have it that a new Apple iPhone SE will be launched together with the 10th anniversary iPhone at September, but it's not very consistent as there isn't much news about it.

According to iGeneration, an online publication from France, they claimed that the iPhone SE 2 will be unveiled first in August. That seems kind of dubious since their annual Apple smartphone event is held every September. There isn't much news on the specification side too, just that the body screen will be made of Ion-X glass (it's the same material used for the Apple Watch series), different storage of 32GB and 128GB which are priced at 399 euros (~RM1994) and 599 euros (~RM2994)

On top of that, Pan Jiutang, a Chinese analyst also said the new iPhone SE won't likely ever be manufactured. So for those who want a small handset should just get it now before Apple stops making them.

Well, you heard the man. I take my chances with the analyst. Better hurry while stocks last.


Airbnb permanently bans users from holding parties and events at homes on its platform

Popular online lodging and tourism activities app Airbnb has announced that it is banning users from holding parties and events at homes on its platform. In a statement yesterday, Airbnb said that the ban, which was temporary previously due to the Covid-19 pandemic has now been made permanent after becoming overwhelmingly popular with hosts.

Asserting that the ban has become ‘much more than a public health measure’ since its implementation in August 2020, users must now book ‘specialty and traditional hospitality venues’ on the app if they wish to hold parties and events. Since the ban was introduced on the app, over 6600 guests had been suspended for breaking the rule.

In the same statement, Airbnb also said that it is removing the limit of the number of people its listings are allowed to accommodate at one time. The platform further elaborated that removing the cap was meant to allow those hosts to responsibly utilise the space in their homes while still complying with its ban on disruptive parties.

So, what do you guys think of the party and event ban at homes listed on Airbnb? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


Rumours: A new Apple iPhone SE 2017 model coming soon?

When Apple showed their iPhone SE last year, we thought it would be a one time thing but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore, as according to leak sources, we could actually see a new iPhone SE 2017 variant.

In the image above, we can only see how the back of the device look like. From the looks of it, the camera won’t have any bumps and it might come in black which is nice. Body is in full glass body which is said to be Ion-X glass, it’s that same glass material used for the Apple Watch Sport. How do we know? Because it’s written on the paper. It’s also interesting to note that the camera and flash are positioned vertically, this backs up the iPhone 8 rumours even more now, since numerous leaks have shown us that.

Will we see the iPhone SE (2017) in the upcoming Apple WWDC 2017 event ? It’ only less than a month away, so stay tuned until then!


Rumours: A new Fujifilm X-Pro2?

It seems that the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will have a successor next year with two new leaked images,the X-Pro2 will be a refinement of the original camera and will retain the familiar retro-influenced body with better tech specs.

From the image above, there’s an additional joystick and it appears to carry on the traditional compact value of the camera. Reports also said there might be dual SD cards and the reveal will be held on 15 January 2016.

The Fujiflim X-Pro1 was one of the best mirrorless cameras according to fans in 2012, we will have to wait and see if the successor can continue that reputation.


Rumours: A new Jet White version for the Apple iPhone 7 series in the making?

While the Apple craze is still on-going, we found a new rumour from Japanese website Mac Otakara claiming that Apple is planning to add a new "Jet White" option for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. But is the source legit?

Well, although Mac Otakara has hit the spot on some leaked information such as the recent Jet Black version, the missing 3.5mm headphone jack and a new haptic Home button. But it was also wrong on some occasions like saying the iPhone SE might come in a brighter pink shade (which it didn't). Also, they have also given a warning sign that the supply chain source is probably "unreliable".

Given with the lack of confidence in the source, we should probably take this with a grain of salt. But personally, I think Jet White is a nice addition, oh well.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A new Lenovo Vibe C spotted online – heading to Malaysia soon?

Lenovo’s Vibe range of smartphone are usually targeted to the mid-range market, thanks to its superb mix of performance, build and selling price. A new Vibe model has recently popped up online in Croatia, and for only USD 105 (~RM420), the Lenovo Vibe C is a very affordable model indeed.

Called the Lenovo Vibe C, it is powered by a quad-core chipset, and sports a 5-inch 720p display which makes sense for its price range. It also comes with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded with microSD up to 32GB, 4G connectivity, 5 megapixel rear camera and 2 megapixel selfie front camera, and a 2300 mAh battery to power everything up.

It is now up for preorder in Croatia, but we hope it can come to Malaysia and be sold here at a cheaper price so that more people can jump on the 4G bandwagon.


Rumours: A new Meizu Blue Charm smartphone on the way?

Meizu has been doing quite well this year, and it looks like they have another device in the making coming soon this year. On the TENAA website, a Weibo user has found some details of what could be a new member in the Blue Charm series, called the Meizu M4.

While it's true that the company has only released a new smartphone just last month, but that's what they do hence having a reputation of updating a new lineup every few months. On the TENNA website, it seems that the M4 is going partly full metal with some plastic parts; furthermore, the Weibo user said that it won't have a fingerprint sensor which is odd, but it could be on the physical home button so we don't that for sure. He also mentioned that the price tag is 899 Yuan (around RM559).

That being said, we can expect to get some leak tech-specs in the next few weeks, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A new Meizu smartphone coming next week with new Flyme 6 OS

Next week, it's said that Meizu will be revealing a new smartphone and rumours have it that it will be called Meizu X. And that's not all, the leaked image found on Weibo has shocked some users because it features dual rear cameras, looking very much alike like the Honor 8.

I guess it's pretty common to see smartphone brands copying each other nowadays, on the back, it also has a fingerprint scanner, and it will pack a brand new Flyme 6 OS based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box; along with with a Mediatek’s Helio P20 processor clocked at 2.3GHz and a Mali-T88o MP2 GPU as well.

This is actually the first time we heard about the Meizu X rumours, and with no marketing teaser promos done for "next week" release, there's some doubt that this is legitimate, nonetheless, we shall wait and see.


Rumours: A new Moto device coming soon from Lenovo?

The Moto Z family from Motorola is one of the hottest models on the market right now – even though it has yet to see light in Malaysia. Nevertheless, Lenovo is now resting on their laurels, and it seems that we may see a new model under the Moto brand soon – the Moto M.

A couple of leaked photos shows the phone, model number XT1662, with Moto branding on the front…and nothing else. We do know that the phone will have 32GB/64GB of internal storage paired with 4GBs of RAM. The 5.5-inch screen will be a 1920 x 1080 pixel panel, and underneath it all, it is powered by a 2.2GHz MediaTek processor.

When will this phone arrive here? Unsure, as there are no confirmed distribution or announcement plans as of yet. So be sure to stay tuned to TechNave as we bring updated news on the Lenovo Moto M.


Rumours: A new Motorola G5 leaked image and another G5 variant coming?

Nothing is much known about Motorola’s plans in MWC 2017, but there is a strong hint that the Moto G5 and G5 Plus will be unveiled there, and so far we haven’t got any leaked pictures of the devices too…until today that is.

From the images, we can pretty much confirm that the Android 7.0 Nougat will be pre-installed, along with the fingerprint sensor that’s embedded on the home button there, it will also feature a splash resistance. The device in the picture is the G5, which is said to look the same as the G5 Plus (for sure), measuring just 5-inch. For a full rundown of the speculated tech-specs, visit our findings on the said devices here.

On the other hand, we also got some information about a new G5 variant from Geekbench, it’s also running on 2GB RAM and Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, however the processor is a MSM8937 (Snapdragon 430) and it’s speculated to be the G5 Play. Last year, G4 Play was using a Snapdragon 410 processor, while its older brothers are using Snapdragon 617.

Stay tuned for more Motorola news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A new Pokemon Sun and Moon version in development for Nintendo Switch next year?

Just in case you were distracted by the Bersih weekend, Pokemon Sun and Moon were also recently launched and so far the 7th generation game series have been getting good feedback from the gaming community and critics alike. And that's not all, because according to a report, it's said that there will be a third version called Pokemon Star coming and it will be made for the Nintendo Switch next year.

Quoting from the source by Eurogamer, they said “the game is already well into development." and to support their claim they manage to screenshot a video from the Sun and Moon reveal at the 1.45 mark, which says it's a HD model of a Pikipek (a new Pokemon bird) for the Nintendo Switch.

Game Freak, the makers of the Pokemon series (not to be confused with Niantic's Pokemon Go) used to make a third variation back then, starting with Pokemon Yellow following the success hit of Red and Blue, then Crystal for Gold and Silver, Emerald for Ruby and Sapphire, and Platinum for Diamond and Pearl. Likewise, Pokemon Star will serve as the updated version of Sun and Moon, probably with the same map, slight changes to the story, and even previous Pokemon that couldn't make it to the current generation.

If Pokemon Star does come on the Switch, will you be getting yourself one? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A new Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) tech-specs sheet found in GFXBench

After the global release of the newly launched Galaxy S8 and S8+, it’s inevitable that we are probably going to see a new Galaxy J7 model this year. As spotted on the GFXBench with the model number SM-J727A, here’s what the Galaxy J7 (2017) has to offer:

Meanwhile, the Galaxy J7 (2017) has already been certified by the FCC in the United States. And strangely enough, the tech-specs are a bit different from the GFXBench’s version. According to sources, the U.S. version is equipping a Snapdragon 625 SoC with an octa-core 2GHz CPU instead, 2GB of RAM, featuring 13MP for the back and a 5MP for the front, with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. The rest remains the same.

It was also tipped from Evan Blass on his Twitter account that their version willl be called the Galaxy J7 V (at Verizon) or Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (at Tracfone).

Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Ajak your friends & family to Yoodo to menang a free trip to Seoul, Bangkok or glamping in Malaysia

Today, Yoodo Malaysia just announced another campaign that's available today. Running until 31 October 2022, its Ajak, Ajak, Menang campaign offers Yoodo users a chance to win prizes such as a free trip to Seoul, Bangkok, or even glamping in Malaysia.

To participate, all Yoodo users need to do is refer their friends and family to Yoodo. By sharing their unique referral code (at least two referrals to participate), accumulating referrals will allow them to have a higher chance of winning the grand prize. The following prizes are:

Besides the top three prizes, there are other more goodies to win that are listed below:

Additionally, each and every successful referral will also bring with it 2,000 Yoodo Points which can be redeemed to purchase Yoodo products. Every new friend and family joining Yoodo through the campaign will also receive a guaranteed 2D1N staycation voucher for two (worth RM200) and a one-year subscription to the Majoriti news portal (worth RM99) along with free 7GB of high-speed data.

Moreover, if the new referrals start referring, they can begin to be in the running to jet off to Seoul, Bangkok, and all the monthly prizes. New referrals just need to spend a minimum of RM30 on their plans and stay on with an active line for over a month (over 31 days). You can also monitor your progress on the leaderboard here.

Good luck and have fun. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: A new Samsung Galaxy J7 to feature more RAM & storage

The Samsung Galaxy J family is well and alive in Malaysia, with the 2016 models recently launched locally. However we may see yet another model coming soon to the market, and it may have the moniker Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.

When compared with the recently announced Samsung Galaxy J7 2016, the Prime is set to feature better specs all around. It should receive a better screen (1080p rather than the 720p of the 2016 model), 3GB of RAM, and 32GB. The Prime is also set to receive a front 8-megapixel camera as well. Finally, a first for the J-series, the Prime will feature a front fingerprint scanner just like its bigger brothers.

Will we see this upgraded J7 Prime for Malaysia market? We have to wait and see – so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news of in in the near future.


Rumours: A new Samsung Galaxy Note 8 variation with 8GB RAM might be in the plan

We are still far away from the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 announcement, there is a new rumour about the phablet getting a 8GB RAM on board, a new variant and even about the Note 9 next year. Let’s see what it has to say.

According to rumours, there will be another Note 8 model called the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Emperor Edition and it will be marketed to the Chinese market. Why the sudden change of plans? Perhaps it has something to do with the recently released ZTE Nubia Z17 as the first to have 8GB of RAM, followed by the ASUS ZenFone AR as well. Since China is the largest smartphone market globally, it kind of makes sense that Samsung is "planning" to release that Emperor Edition model for them. As for the international model, the Note 8 is to sport a 6GB RAM.

On the other hand, rumours have it that the Note 9 will have a jaw dropping 12GB RAM, along with the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ to start with 10GB RAM. The S9+ might even be dubbed as Emperor Edition too, but let’s just take this with a pinch of salt.

The Note 8 is scheduled to be revealed at the IFA 2017 event in September and could be the first to feature a Snapdragon 836 chipset. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: A new Samsung Galaxy S7 Sport and 2nd Generation Galaxy J2?

Remember the rumoured Samsung Galaxy S7 Active? First reported two months ago, and in early May; there's not much information about the device but at least Samsung confirmed its existence, from leaked pics to actual hardware. This time, it appeared again on the internet with a model SM-G880.

Model SM-G880 was reported to be first revealed few days ago in an Indian import database and it was under development. One theory suggests that this Galaxy S7 Active could be the successor of the old Galaxy S5 Sport, based on the old model's G870 name; and if the AT&T get their hands on it, the Galaxy S7 Active could end up as a new Galaxy S7 Sport.

Meanwhile, a new next-gen Galaxy J2 just recently got certified by the FCC under the model number SM-J210F. Tech-specs were spotted in Geekbench and AnTuTu benchmarks sporting a Spreadtrum SC8830 SoC with quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, a 4.7-inch 720p display, 8MP/5MP camera combo, 2GB RAM, and Android Marshmallow.

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


Rumours: A new ZTE smartphone spotted online, with a 13-megapixel front selfie sensor

The ZTE Axon 7 is a phone that many pundits are warming up to, thanks to its good performance and specs list – making ZTE a name that many is turning to for smartphones. Now there could be a new smartphone coming from the company with a different forte in mind – it could be a new selfie king.

The phone carries the model BV0800 and it is set to have the following specs - 5.2-inch form factor, a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 3GB of RAM, 32GB internal storage and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 quad-core processor. What makes this phone unique for ZTE is that both the front and the back of the unit will have 13-megapixel camera sensors. This may be something of a boon for selfie lovers.

No confirmed specs or design has been shared online, so take everything with a grain of salt. In the mean time, stay tuned to TechNave as we bring the latest news on the upcoming ZTE smartphone.


Rumours : A new beefy ASUS smartphone heading our way

If you are looking for a new smartphone with a big battery, you may want to wait for a bit, as TENAA has just passed a new ASUS smartphone with a huge battery inside. The phone, with an imaginative name of X00GD, is said to have a massive 4850mAh battery.

The rest of the specs reads out like a mid-tier smartphone - an SoC with octa-core 1.5GHz processor, a 5.2-inch HD display, either 2/3/4GB of RAM, 16/32/64GB of internal storage, 13-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front selfie shooter, and a home button/fingerprint scanner.

This phone may be part of the Zenfone family, and we may see it be announced during CES. So stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the new ASUS smartphones direct to you.


Rumours: A new blue shade iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in the making?

As you already know, the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus comes in Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Matte Black and the latest Jet Black version. But there's a new rumour going around on the internet lately, which is Apple might release a new Blue Shade variant for their flagship.

Although it's not official, but these images have been floating around in Weibo thread forums for quite awhile now. Obviously photoshopped judging by the texture, it still looks great and presentable, quite similar to the Blue Coral themed Samsung Galaxy S7 edge actually. The reason that Apple is doing this (if they are) is to make their product more appealing to other markets such as China and India, or perhaps this is Apple answer to Samsung for "copying" their Jet Black idea? Who knows.

The last time that Apple came up with a blue iPhone was the iPhone 5C the budget conscious customers, and rumours have it that even a red one could make it this year for the 10th anniversary iPhone. We don't mind more colour options, as it's getting stale seeing the same colours from every single smartphone company copying each other, especially Rose Gold.

Whether this is true or not, we should take this with a grain of salt. Stay tuned for more Apple news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A new budget Xiaomi smartphone coming soon?

A cut-down version of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone could soon be coming to the masses as both tech specs and a picture in orange were recently leaked. The picture reveals a backside that looks a lot like the Xiaomi Redmi 2 but the tech specs reveal a different picture. While the 4.7-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution remains the same, this new budget smartphone is powered by a quad-core Lead Core LCI LC1860C processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 13MP rear camera, 2MP front camera and 4G LTE Cat 4 support. While there are no pricing details or Malaysia release dates, the lowest price Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said a phone would be released at is $64, indicating that this new smartphone could be $65 (RM241). But then again, the 13MP rear camera could indicate that this is a higher-end smartphone than the Redmi 2 with an equally higher-end price tag. Stay tuned for more developments.


Rumours: A new dual camera phone heading our way – say hello to the ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom

ASUS has always been in the forefront of trying new technologies in their products. One of the memorable products (but maybe a bit flawed in certain situations) is the ASUS Zenfone Zoom. We actually reviewed the smartphone, right here. Now we may see an update to this smartphone, in the form of the Zenfone 3 Zoom.

It will be using a dual camera system – eschewing the optical zoom that was used in the previous model. The dual cameras will be a 16-megapixel pair of sensors, with a 13-megapixel from selfie unit. The screen will be a 5.5-inch Full HD display and 2.5D for comfortable handling in the hand. Running the show will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, with multiple RAM options (2, 3 or 4GB depending on region). There will also be multiple storage options as well – with 16, 32 and 64GB options available. It will have a massive 4850 mAh battery, and will only be 7.99mm thick.

It will come in three colours – Black, Silver and Gold, and we may see it during the CES 2017 event happening next month. Will this model come to Malaysia? We will have to wait and see, so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more information on the upcoming ASUS Zenfone 3 Zoom.


Rumours: A new generation of Samsung Galaxy A series is under development?

Just over the weekends, sources from SamMobile have confirmed (well, kind of) that Samsung is already working on a new set of Galaxy A series which are the next generation fo Galaxy A3, A5 and A7.

Model numbers of the trio Galaxy A series will be SM-A320F, SM-A520F and SM-A720F respectively, but we have more information on the new Galaxy A5 instead, we learn that from the leaked score; it will have more RAM power, better battery, increased storage and a customary processor bump. With this, we can also assume that the other two devices will have similar upgrades. As for the OS, we're hoping that it will come with Android 7.0 Nougat, although the current version only came with Android 5.1 Lollipop instead of 6.0 Marshmallow, we will just have to wait and see.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A new kind of home button for Apple iPhone 7?

So, a new leaked photo of the upcoming iPhone 7 is now online. What we have here in the image is a home button at the front, but what's so special about that? Well, according to sources, it appears to be a new kind of home button - a touch-sensitive home button flush which is a first for iPhone lineups (if this is true).

Apple iPhones has always featured a physical home button for users press to return to the home screen or press and hold for other functions. So according to Mobipicker.com, the phone in the image has a missing silver metal ring around the button, narrow bezels, the home button also looks unclickable and said to be touch-sensitive.

Furthermore, Apple has been experimenting (rumours) pressure-sensitive Liquidmetal home button that can change its shape after being pressed and return back to normal after the user removes the finger or thumb. Apple has annually renewed its exclusive rights to use the malleable alloy since 2010, but has yet to do so in a major way.

So what do you think? Does it look like Apple is coming up with something innovative? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Alcatel Flash 2 officially announced, coming to Malaysia on 15 October 2015

Alcatel recently announced their new Alcatel Flash 2 smartphone online. Like the OneTouch Flash before it, the Flash 2 is a selfie smartphone with a front LED flash and f2.2 aperture 5MP autofocus front camera designed to offer a mobigraphy manual mode and an 84 degree wide angle shot. The design is surprisingly curvy with lines that make it seem as if it has no bezels. Other tech specs include a 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage + up to 128GB microSD, 5-inch display with 720 x 1280 and Miravision display tech, 13MP ISOCELL rear camera with Realtone (dual tone) LED flash and 2.0 aperture, 3000 mAh battery and dual SIM 4G connectivity. No Malaysia pricing details yet but according to their blog, the Malaysia release date should be on 15 October 2015. Check out the video below and the Alcatel Flash 2 site for more details.


Rumours: A new touch display for Apple smart keyboard?

So here's something interesting, the US Patent and Trademark Office have published a new patent applications of the Cupertino-based company. And what could that be? A modification of the Apple iPad's smart keyboard.

According to the patent, it gives the smart keyboard a new secondary flexible display and has multiple claims that the display can present a set of virtual keys that defines an application’s toolbar. What's more, it's also capable of receiving a multi-touch gesture configured to move an app from the application toolbar to the first display (the iPad’s screen) and others.

This goes in line with KGI analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo back in May, when he also reported that the next-gen Macbook Pro will have an OLED "touch bar" above the keyboard and Touch ID support, but he didn't go further on how the technology would be integrated, although he didn mentioned that "A source who has provided reliable information in the past has informed us that the new MacBook Pro models, expected to be launched in the fall, will feature a Touch ID power button as well as the previously-reported OLED touch-sensitive function keys."

For now, the images shown are just render concepts of what it could potentially look like. If this all proven to be real, it's possible to witness a new slightly thinner MacBook Pro, along with thinner speakers and an USB Type-C port. As how Ming-Chi Kuo puts it, this could prove "the most significant upgrade ever undertaken by Apple" and a big revolution for the keyboard.


Rumours: A new variant of the ZenFone 3 Deluxe spotted online?

We have seen the launch of the new ZenFone 3 Deluxe and the specs that says it will be using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 CPU. We also have seen a rumour saying that it will have a variant that will be sporting the Snapdragon 823 CPU. Now another leak showing a new variant of the ZenFone flagship, running on yet another Snapdragon variant – the 821.

The looks and the specs of the ZenFone 3 Deluxe seems to be the same with all the reported variant – 5.7 inch Full HD AMOLED display, 6GB RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. What the new report is sharing is that it will have either a Snapdragon 820, or Snapdragon 821 depending on the market that it will be heading to. The difference between the two variant is the clock speed – with the 820 running at 2.15Ghz while the 821 running at 2.3Ghz.

The question is which model will see light here? Will Malaysia get the original Snapdragon 820 model, or the upgraded Snapdragon 821? Time will tell, and when the ZenFone 3 family is launched locally, TechNave will be on site to get the news up and running for our readers.


Rumours: A non-Nexus Google phone to appear by year-end

The Nexus program is Google’s take on setting benchmarks for Android-powered smartphones. Even so, it seems Google is not satisfied with the output of the program, and may be producing their own Google-designed phones by the end of the year.

What makes this phone different than Nexus phone is that the latter are build and designed by partner manufacturers, and Google only supplies guidelines that needed to be followed. The product of said guideline are great, as we can see from phones such as the Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X.

However the new phone is set to be designed from the ground-up by Google, and only build by one of the manufacturing partners. At this time, no news on this is shared. Stay tuned to learn more of this not-Nexus from Google, right here at TechNave.


Rumours: A non-curved Xiaomi Mi Note 2 coming soon on 11 November?

While the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has been on sale for about 2 weeks now, a new entry in TENAA has suggested that there will be a new Mi Note 2 variant, which is rumoured to be a non-curved display model.

Under the number 20152113, both devices share similar tech-specs with the exception of the unknown smartphone having a Full HD OLED display but no resolution mentioned. Furthermore, with Single's Day fast approaching on 11 November (it's a huge thing in China), it's said the device will be released on that day with a price of 2500 Yuan (around RM1560). Other sources also said that the non-curved version is to compensate the lack of stock after a sheer demand of the curved Mi Note 2.

We hope there will be a global edition of the non-curved model too, but we shall see. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A pink Galaxy S7 edge version coming soon?

Last week, Samsung Malaysia Electronics released a Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge version in Malaysia. Now there's a new rumour according to a teaser in Weibo, claiming that Samsung is planning another colour option - Pink.

We are well aware that there's a Pink Gold variant already, but this one is just labelled Pink, so it could very well turn out to be flashy pink of rainbows, unicorns and butterflies or something else. Reports said that it was supposed to be unveiled by now but so far it's been quite quiet, maybe it's just a false alarm or it could be only for South Koreans.

Whatever the case is, it's remained to be seen. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: A premium 2017 Apple iPhone planned with dual edge curved display and glass casing?

We've talked about Apple may be adopting dual edge curved screens for their 10th Anniversary iPhone next year, but information was scarce. However, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has brought some new information regarding it, with some sketches of how the 2017 iPhone may use the dual edge curved display.

According to Kuo, his research note has proposed that the 2017 iPhones will come with a dual edge curved AMOLED display (5.8-inch) and a glass casing. There are also three of them, which are LCD-based 4.7-inch, a 5.5-inch model and an OLED-based 5.8-inch model. Furthermore, the technology is said to offer improved contrast, faster response times, better viewing angles, better power efficiency for typical mixed image content, and other benefits compared to LCD technology.

Also, in this sketch, it can be seen that an extra 7.25mm of display on each side is for the 5.8-inch display to be wrapped around the device. Extending the display across it, don't be surprised if Apple follows side-based gestures and buttons like Samsung's latest flagship.

If all of these rumours are true, you can expect it to be fairly expensive in Malaysia. But it's still a long way to go, so for now, we should probably wait for the iPhone 7 series next month and see what Apple has in stored for us.


Rumours: A "real" dummy Apple iPhone 8 model image appeared online

Enthusiastic Apple fans probably know this already, but for those who were enjoying the long weekend and missed it, there was supposedly a dummy iPhone 8 model picture running around the Internet leaked by a Foxconn employee.

Although this dummy model matches the leaked schematic design of the iPhone 8, let’s not get too excited about it because it’s just a rumour and no Apple logo, so do read this with a grain of salt. Anyway, this is the result of the schematic design that we saw for the last couple of days. With a 2.5D curved glass and stainless steel edge design, it’s almost like a throwback for the iPhone 3GS 10 years ago.

It also seems like there are no bezels on the device, same goes to the fingerprint sensor on the back too as previously speculated. We can safely assume that it will probably be embedded under the front display, just as how the rumour said - 5.5-inch OLED display, Touch ID embedded at the front and no actual home button just like in the image.

Currently, sources say there are more than 10 prototype models being tested. One has a fingerprint sensor at the side, another with curved edges like Samsung’s flagship. But what do you think of the design? Looks better than the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: A smaller Xiaomi Mi Mix in the works?

We actually like the Xiaomi Mi Mix, and a bit saddened that it will not be officially be heading to Malaysia. A big comment about the phone is the screen size – 6.4-inches may be a bit too much for some. However a new rumour may see a smaller version heading our collective way.

The smaller Mi Mix is said to have a 5.5-inch screen – a far cry than the almost-tablet screen size of its older brother. Underneath the skin however we may see something similar for specs. The Snapdragon 821 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage is said to be coming with the unit, so it will be as fast, but with less storage.

Of course take everything with a grain of salt as nothing else has been confirmed about the smartphone. Would you want the Mini Mi Max to head out way? Stay tuned to TechNave for more news and information.


Rumours: A spicy red Sony Xperia XZ Premium leaked

Just today we witnessed the Malaysian launch of the latest Sony flagship device, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. Just literally hours later, images of a possible red version of the Xperia XZ Premium has surfaced in Japan. You can check out our coverage of the official launch here.

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is Sony’s first device with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset but if this image is indeed legit, we might be seeing Sony’s first red coloured device in a very long time as well.

Honestly, the hue of red is gorgeous on the Xperia XZ Premium and it gives the phone a spark of elegance on top of its already premium feel.

We are crossing our fingers on the arrival of this colour in Malaysia but as of now, we have really no idea if it’ll be launching outside of Japan or not. We also would like to see this hue of red on other models too, won’t we? Only time will tell. Stay tuned to TechNave.com to find out.


Rumours: A square looking Motorola smartwatch leaked?

During the IFA 2016, many journalists expected to see a new wearable from Motorola but it was nowhere to be seen. But what we got, though, is a new leak picture from an unknown source is showing a new Motorola smartwatch, with the words "Motorola Confidential Property".

It looks the smartwatch model is a prototype unit that could have been kept in the storage for a better looking round face Moto 360, or could be a new design for that matter. The "confidential" smartwatch features a USB port behind and a power button on the left side, it could be a waterproof wearable as well since there's a rubber flap covering the port.

We are still anticipatingly waiting for the Moto 360 3rd Gen, could this really be the one? Perhaps not, but if the 3rd Gen wearable is really like that, would you have got yourself one? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Alcatel Flash goes for world's first dual front and dual rear cameras + a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor smartphone

Looking to score a world's first, Alcatel have listed their Alcatel Flash smartphone featuring 8MP + 5MP dual front and 13MP + 13MP dual rear cameras, a deca-core (10 cores) MediaTek Helio X20 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5.5-inch full HD display with dragontrail glass, 3100 mAh body and a fingerprint sensor. Granted, the other tech specs don't really impress much but the 4 cameras on the phone do mean hardware based bokeh or portrait mode with blurred background selfies and rear shots for the Alcatel Flash (not to be confused with the Flash or Flash 2). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it could come to Malaysia eventually.


Rumours: A three-month refund policy for the Samsung Galaxy S8?

So according to The Investor, citing Korean outlet Chosun Biz, there’s a rumour going around that Samsung might actually introduce a three-month refund policy if you end up unsatisfied with the Galaxy S8 which seems crazy because that’s a really long period, and honestly, who would dislike owning a high-end Samsung device in the first place?

Normally, refund policies would only be two weeks max. But let’s have a benefit of a doubt here, what if this has something to do with the battery fiasco that happened last year? Maybe this is just Samsung’s way of showing goodwill to their customers, if you remember last year that many unfortunate owners of the Note 7 were forced to return the phones, even though it was perfectly fine (but of course, the company won’t take any chance on that).

On the other hand, having the three-months refund policy also enable Samsung to work on the Bixby voice assistant update better. According to Injong Rhee, Samsung R&D Chief, he told CNET that “..the initial version of Bixby will use only technology that Samsung created in-house, Samsung has committed to future Bixby updates that will help it work with third-party apps to do more on the phone.”

The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will be unveiled soon next week at Samsung Unboxed event on 29 March 2017 in New York city, stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: A variant of Huawei Nexus 6P appears with a Snapdragon 820 and 4GB RAM

Previously, we mentioned about two possible upcoming Nexus device from HTC, but apparently an unreleased version of the Huawei Nexus 6P  was also spotted on GeekBench earlier, revealed new tech specs which include a Snapdragon 820 processor clocked at 1.59GHz and 4GB of RAM. The device is running the latest Android N version too.

But for some reason, this unreleased Nexus 6P is running with a motherboard name "Marlin". However, the Nexus model codename Marlin is supposed to be produced by HTC based on our earlier rumours. If the previous rumours are correct, it looks like HTC will be releasing a new variant of the Nexus 6P instead of Huawei.

It seems pretty unlikely for that to happen, though. It is not like Huawei will just pass the baton to HTC for them to improve the Huawei-made Nexus 6P device. To be frank, the Nexus 6P made by Huawei is already a great device, and fans could prefer to have Huawei release a refreshed model instead.

Nevertheless, these are still just rumours and speculations so take them with a pinch of salt. In addition, the Google I/O conference is not that far off. The keynote is scheduled to be on 18 May 2016, so let's just wait for the conclusion there and see what Google and Huawei or HTC have in store for us.


Rumours: A waterproof iPhone 7 and "iPhone 6c" going mass production soon?

iPhone 7 concept mock-up by designer Martin Hajek

As 2015 is coming to an end, rumours of the so called Apple “iPhone 6c” and Apple iPhone 7 have not. And we just got some new rumours on what Apple might have in stored for us in the future.

First up, Commercial Times reported that the iPhone 7 could actually be waterproof. They claimed that Apple is working and developing some kind of “new compound materials” that would replace the iPhone 7’s antenna, which also means the possibility of removing the bands from the current iPhone generation’s back. Not only that, the 3.5mm headphone jack could also be replaced by an all-in-one Lightning connector port.

On the other hand, there has not been much “iPhone 6c” rumours lately. But what we do know that according to “insider Foxconn employees”, it might feature  an A9 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB base storage, Touch ID and the same 2.5d curved glass from the iPhone 6. It’s also said to have better battery life with 1642 mAh. What’s more, Apple might begin mass production for the rumoured 4-inch iPhone in January next year to coincide with the possible early 2016 announcement.

We expect to hear more rumours regarding Apple in the coming weeks, so until then keep calm and enjoy 2015 while you can!


Rumours: AGM X2 rugged smartphone with Snapdragon 835, a whopping 8GB of RAM and Pro version with 10000 mAh battery coming soon?

You probably have never heard of the brand AGM before, well, in short, they are makers of rugged smartphones that pack long-lasting battery life. According to rumours, AGM may soon be announcing an IP68-rated rugged premium smartphone that is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset called the AGM X2. It is to be paired with 4GB of RAM, as well as 128GB of internal storage.

For imaging, it packs dual 16MP rear cameras and a 13MP front-facing camera. Keeping the lights on for the 5.5-inch AMOLED display with Full HD (1080p) resolution will be a 6000mAh battery. There will also be an AGM X2 Pro that features 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, as well as a whopping 10000 mAh battery! Both the AGM X2 and X2 Pro will allegedly be running Android Nougat out of the box.

AGM might be the first manufacturer to market such a flagship smartphone with a water resistant rugged design, though, but there are still no Malaysia release dates or pricing details. The AGM X1 is currently listed on Lazada for RM1752 but is not in stock at the moment of writing indicating that it could come to Malaysia and for a price tag that is more affordable than other smartphones with similar tech specs. How much would you pay for the AGM X2 Pro? Feel free to discuss below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Rumours: ASUS Malaysia to open up online store in November 2014?

Quite a few smartphone manufacturers here in Malaysia have had problems with local distributors either in jacking up prices or even not selling according to the promotion at hand. Many have sought to solve this by offering their own online store but this too has had problems with many of them offering much-wanted smartphones or devices in batches. While this may help raise the hype, quite a few users end up thinking it is a publicity stunt or getting disgruntled with the brand and online service. It seems that ASUS Malaysia may soon be opening up their own online store sometime in November 2014 in part to help users get products like the ASUS ZenFone smartphones and ASUS Fonepad tablets at the price offered. Our anonymous tipster says that they won't be selling in batches like other official online stores but we'll hopefully find out more in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more information but as always with such rumours do take this with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (ME181C) hands-on pics leaked?

We recently received some admittedly blurry pictures of the ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (ME181C) next to the ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (ME180A) from an anonymous tipster. Well, said tipster has provided again, this time with some clearer hands-on like pictures. From the pictures it is clear to see that the new ASUS MeMo Pad 8 is thinner than before with and overall flatter backside thanks to no rear camera hump. The chrome trim is a nice effect and we hope the white coloured MeMo Pad 8 makes it to Malaysia soon. Still no Malaysia release dates or pricing, so stay tuned for more developments.


Rumours: ASUS PadFone S2 to have Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor?

The ASUS PadFone S was one of the better value smartphones of 2014, especially since you could slot it into a larger 10.1-inch full HD dock which could then be converted into a laptop with a bluetooth keyboard attachment. Still available from RM777 to RM899 you can check out our detailed PadFone S review for more information but it looks like details about the ASUS PadFone S2 have appeared. This includes tech specs with a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB / 64GB storage, 5.5-inch 2K or 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution display amd 20.7MP rear camera. An 8MP front camera will be available as well with a 3060 mAh battery. The PadFone S 2 tablet dock is expected to maintain the same 10.1-inch display size but bump up the resolution accordingly to 2K or 1440 x 2560 pixel resolutions with a larger 5100 mAh battery. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it is expected in March 2015 for probably around RM1299 for the smartphone alone.


Rumours: ASUS PadFone keyboard dock coming back?

Now this is a rumour we really want to be true as leaked images and documents for an ASUS PadFone attached to a keyboard dock seem to indicate that we may soon get keyboard functionality with the next ASUS PadFone. The ASUS PadFone combines a smartphone with a tablet and initially came out with a keyboard dock, but this feature was not included in recent PadFone devices. Tech specs for the ASUS Mobile Dock Keyboard include a 450 mAh battery pack, bluetooth connectivity, a built-in trackpad and a full QWERTY keyboard with what appear to be island-style keys. Unfortunately, the dock does not offer any extended battery features or an extra SD card, but these features could come in future versions of the ASUS Mobile Dock Keyboard. No news how much it would cost or any specific Malaysia release dates, but we assume you'll see it with the next ASUS PadFone release. While the returning keyboard dock is great news, we'd be even more thrilled if ASUS would just go and make keyboard docks for all of their tablet range including the ASUS FonePad and MeMo Pad tablets.[Source]


Rumours: ASUS ZenFone 3 Go coming to MWC 2017 for about RM712?

The ASUS ZenFone 3 range of smartphones looks to be getting the complete set as a leaked image of the ZenFone 3 Go was recently revealed. According to sources, the ZenFone 3 Go will have a metal body, front LED flash, dual mics and be powered by a Qualcomm snapdragon 410 processor with 2GB RAM. Other tech specs include a 5-inch 720p display, 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera but the main kicker is that it could be priced at about $160 (~RM712).

This is definitely higher than the current ZenFone Go which is about RM449 but it could offer entry-level users another metal bodied option. As always, take it with a grain of salt, but the style of the poster looks more or less the same with previous ASUS posters. Stay tuned to TechNave.com as we cover more of the latest tech news.


Rumours: ASUS ZenFone 3 Max spotted?

A picture of what might be the ASUS ZenFone 3 Max has appeared. Confirming the metal frame and flat and thin design, the ZenFone 3 Max looks to have a 5.7-inch display with 720p resolution tech specs and will likely either retain the 5000 mAh battery that gave its predecessor the ZenFone Max a 1 week battery life or exceed it. The blurry picture doesn't help but it seems as if there will be either rear volume controls or a fingerprint sensor on the back.

Rumours ahead of the Zenvolution announcement at Computex on 30 May 2016 indicate mostly Qualcomm Snapdragon processors but the recently released teaser video also confirms a metallic circular design on the front along with a fingerprint sensor for one of the models. Reports about 23MP rear cameras and 8MP front cameras have also surfaced but also only for certain models. With the Computex Zenvolution livestream set for just another 9 more days we should not have to wait long to find out for sure, but in any case do take these rumours with a pinch of salt.


Alcatel Idol X+ announced with octa-core and bluetooth wristband

Alcatel recently announced the Alcatel Idol X+ which not only comes with a new octa-core processor from Mediatek but also includes a bluetooth activity tracker wristband. In terms of looks, it isn't that different from the Alcatel Idol X except that in terms of tech specs, the Idol X+ adds on a 2500 mAh battery and a MediaTek MT6592 octa-core processor and chipset. This also adds on 0.9mm to the smartphone for a still quite thin 7.9mm. Other tech Idol X tech specs remain the same like 2GB RAM, a 13MP f/2.0 rear camera anda 5-inch IPS display with 1080p pixel resolution. The earlier rumoured smartwatch hasn't arrived yet but the wristband is Bluetooth capable and will be called the Boom Band. The Boom Band will act as a proximity alarm so you won't get separated from your Idol X+ and also as an activity tracker. Pricing for the Alcatel Idol X+ and the Boom Band will start from just $330 (RM1086). So far, there isn't any official Malaysia pricing or release dates just yet but you could find the Alcatel Idol X+ from local sellers soon.


Rumours: ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom and ZenFone AR coming in Q1 2017?

As ASUS continues to churn out their ASUS ZenFone 3 iterations, rumours from a reliable Mr. Anonymous has appeared stating that we may see the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom and ASUS ZenFone AR in Q1 of 2017. According to this Mr. Anonymous, the ZenFone 3 Zoom will have dual rear cameras with one of them being a telephoto lens with more than the 3x optical zoom that the original ZenFone Zoom had (probably 5x). It will ditch the Hoya lens system though and probably use a Snapdragon 821 processor with 4GB to 6GB RAM tech specs.

The ZenFone AR on the other hand will be Google DayDream VR compatible and support Google Tango. No news yet if it will be the first ZenFone to pack in a 2K display as well but we expect it to have plenty of RAM and other high-end tech specs, perhaps a dts dual speaker set like on the ZenFone 3 Ultra. No exact Malaysia release dates yet but in related news, the ZenFone 3 is rumoured to be coming soon with an Aqua Blue colour.


Rumours: ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom coming to Malaysia soon?

A media invite for an ASUS event recently got circulated revealing the release date of what we assume to be the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom for Malaysia which could be sometime from April till March 2017. We recently managed to get some time with an engineering sample of the new ZenFone and even though it still wasn't the production unit it still managed to wow us with its dual Pixel, dual rear cameras, 2.3x optical zoom and 5 day battery life. The new ZenFone 3 Zoom is expected to come in black and we're looking forward to what the full production unit can do. As always, do take this with a grain of salt but this seems like a fairly valid rumour so stay tuned and tell us what you think at TechNave.com.


Rumours: ASUS ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Ultra hands-on pics?

It looks like Mr Anonymous managed to get some hands-on time with the upcoming ASUS ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Ultra, set for release at the next ZenVolution on 6 August 2016. While there are no pics of the ZenFone 3 Deluxe, he confirms that Malaysia will be getting it and that there will be more information about the Deluxe tomorrow so stay tuned to TechNave.com.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 packs in a rear fingerprint sensor, metal frame and USB Type C port

While the ASUS ZenFone 3 changes things up with the shiny chamfered metal frame it retains the circular Zenfone pattern design on the buttons and the back

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra goes for a fingerprint sensor built into the home button

Again, with the USB Type C port for the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra but the rear volume controls from the ZenFone 2 have been retained


Rumours: ASUS ZenFone 3 coming in May 2016 with fingerprint sensor?

Unfortunately, this isn't the ASUS ZenFone 3... but it could be.

Coming courtesy of suppliers, this rumour indicates that the upcoming ASUS ZenFone 3 smartphones will also come with a fingerprint sensor developed by Elan Microelectronics and Goodix. While no specific Malaysia release dates were mentioned, it will probably be announced sometime in January or February 2015 (probably during one of the earlier expos) with a regional launch in April or May 2016 (like last year for the ZenFone 2). We expect this fingerprint sensor to be one-touch and located on the back along with the rear volume controls.

Other tech specs are still unknown but we also expect that it will retain 4GB RAM and perhaps laser autofocus. Still no news on whether the ZenFone 3 will be using Intel or Qualcomm processors, but if ASUS want to maintain their focus on performance, they will likely utilize either the latest Intel Atom X5 or Intel Atom X7 processors or shift to the Snapdragon 652 series. Stay tuned for more developments with us as we'll let you know as soon as possible but for now, best take this rumour with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: ASUS ZenFone 3 family benchmarked

Technave has covered many of the leaked info of the upcoming ASUS Zenfone 3 here, and the latest leak sees the (almost) complete specs of the three variants bared out to the world, thanks to AnTuTu.

The 5.5-inch Asus ZenFone 3 will feature a 1080 x 1920 FHD resolution display, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, the Adreno 530 GPU, 4GB of RAM as well as 32GB of storage. Following precedent, we may see a microSD slot and a second SIM slot thrown in as well.

For the ZenFone 3 Max, it should have similar specs, but with a larger 5.7” screen. This is the premium version, so we may see better build materials used for the phone. For the deceptively named ZenFone 3 Deluxe, it will have a 5.9” inch screen, but will be priced at a lower band thanks to the 720 x 1280 HD panel, as well as the use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chip which is paired with 3GB of RAM.

The ASUS Zenvolution event is slated to be held soon in Computex, so we will see more information on the phones by then.


Rumours: ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro and ZenFone 4 designs appear?

As we near the rumoured launch of the ASUS ZenFone 4 range supposedly coming in August the rumour mill has churned up what appears to be the ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro. Featuring tech specs that include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB RAM, a 5.7-inch 2K display the ZenFone 4 Pro appears to come with a dual rear camera that has a 2x zoom sensor. Hopefully it will continue to use dual pixel camera sensors like the ZenFone 3 Zoom.

While the leaked pics don't reveal much about the design, leaks from @krispitech show how the ASUS ZenFone 4 series might look coming in white, red, blue and grey. Take both leaks with a pinch of salt but we shouldn't have to wait too long to find out more, so stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: ASUS ZenFone 4 series smartphones delayed until end of July

The upcoming ASUS ZenFone 4 2017 series of phones was tipped to be unveiled at the end of May last month, but it looks like the company has missed its own deadline.

According the ASUS CEO Jerry Shen, the highly-anticipated ASUS ZenFone 4 series won’t even be announced this month June but instead is most likely to be launched next month in July. They have suggested that they decided to delay the release to improve on their spec sheets and make some significant design changes.

Maybe with these changes, we can expect to see a device much, much better than what has been revealed to us so far. Impress us please Asus!

On a side note, the next major launch, the ASUS ZenFone AR is still expected to come out on time and will make its debut in Taiwan on 14 June 2017. The ASUS ZenFone AR will be the first device to sport the novel Google Tango software and should be exciting to see what it can do.

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


Rumours: ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE and ZenFone DIY smartphones to appear soon?

The rumour mill continues as some chinese sites are suggesting that there could soon be LTE and customizable versions for the new ASUS ZenFone smartphones. According to them, this could be called the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE and ASUS ZenFone DIY. This jives with what we have heard from our ASUS contacts and we could see the ZenFone 5 LTE come in Q2 of 2014. While some sites are suggesting that this 4G LTE enabled version could be powered by a Qualcomm processor and not the current Intel Atom processors, we think that the ZenFone 5 LTE could still be powered by an Intel Atom processor and SoC as Intel announced their Intel LTE for Atom chipsets back in February 2014 at the Mobile World Congress expo.

According to Intel at the time, they said that we could expect Intel LTE modem enabled devices in Q2 of 2014 which matches with the estimated release of the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE. The ZenFone DIY on the other hand looks to be a customizable platform much like Motorola's Moto maker for their Moto X but it still hasn't been announced which ZenFone smartphone would have this feature. We're guessing the ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6 would have it with hopefully some wooden, bamboo or kevlar casings coming soon as well. While there are no specific Malaysia release dates yet, we expect the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE and ZenFone DIY to come sometime during or after Computex 2014 which is set for June 2014 next month. No pricing details yet so stay tuned for more developments.[Source]