All Google One subscriptions now include free VPN access

Google has announced a new perk for Google One users, whereby they will be getting free access to its VPN service regardless of their subscription tier. Previously, VPN by Google One is only available for higher tiers of the subscription plan.

In a blog post, Google One Director of Product Management, Esteban Kozak announced that all Google One users across Android, iOS, Windows and Mac devices can use the VPN service. Moreover, you can also share the VPN with up to 5 others if they’re on your Google One plan.

Google further clarified that the VPN service is available to Google One users from 22 countries and unfortunately, Malaysia is not on the list. The list of countries is as per below:

Moreover, if you have VPN by Google One turned on and your country or region is listed, VPN by Google One still works even when you travel overseas. Besides that, Google also announced that Google One users in the United States are also getting the ability to monitor their personal info on the dark web.

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


Rumours: Huawei P8 live pic leaked, reveals metal frame?

The upcoming Huawei P8 has been spotted ahead of it's expected announcement on 15 April 2015. While the leaked pic is blurry and unclear, it does reveal a full metal frame, chamfered edges and a more rounded corner bottom. Previously, the Huawei P7 had a curved bottom which according to them was based on a water drop. The leaked pic looks more like that of the Honor series but the back looks like it will retain the same multi-layer glass cover as before. Previous rumours indicated that there could be a layer of cubic zirconia (artificial diamond) in there as well but it was unclear if it is just the back, front or both. Other rumoured tech specs and features include a Kirin 930 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 5.2-inch 1080p display, dual 13MP cameras and a 2600 mAh battery. Official teasers about the P8 have indicated that it could be stronger, more affordable and have better battery life than it's predecessors but still no news on a Malaysia release date or pricing yet.


Rumours: Huawei P8 pics leaked?

Set for announcement at MWC 2015, leaked pics of the Huawei P8 have surfaced, showing bits and pieces of the smartphone encased in a casing of some sort. The casing hides much but we expect the P8 to be thinner than the P7 and have a mostly metallic body. Huawei have indicated that they would be doing more premium products so tech specs and features for the P8 should probably be high-end as well. No confirmed tech specs yet but the P8 is expected to get a 2GHz Kirin 930 processor, 3GB RAM, 64GB storage, 5.2-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and Android 5.0. Early AnTuTu benchmarks reveal a score of 47426, which is about as high as the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but we should find out more next week.


Rumours: Huawei P9 Max spotted online with leaked specifications

So we already saw the Huawei P9, P9 Plus and P9 Lite, if you feel there's something missing, you're not alone. That's right, the P9 Max is nowhere to be seen until today that is, with leaked tech-specs by GFXBench.

Breaking down the specification from the screenshot, it's no surprise that the P9 Max features Kirin 950 SoC with 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera modules, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow inside the hood. The screen size is, of course, the obvious one, and it's really huge - 6.9-inch display with 1080p resolution.

The one specification that seems a bit off is the RAM power, as some folks believe it should carry a 4GB RAM. Of course, this is not really official so who knows when the device will be. Until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Huawei P9 coming on 9 March 2016 in Berlin?

Huawei recently announced their MateBook hybrid 2-in-1 tablet at MWC but didn't really detail anything on their upcoming Huawei P9 flagship smartphone. Looks like we may see it sooner than you think as a teaser image of an invite for a Huawei event has appeared. While we're not sure what beer has to do with it, the P9 has been making the rounds in the rumour mill recently with leaks revealing tech specs like a dual rear camera estimated to be 12MP camera sensors much like the one in the Huawei Nexus 6P but perhaps with different lens like on the LG G5.

No other tech specs or features were revealed but we expect it to have the Kirin 950 (or 955) processor, 4GB / 6GB of RAM, 32GB storage and possibly a USB Type-C port. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but it is expected to come with the Huawei P9 Lite, Huawei P9 Enhanced Edition and Huawei P9 Max. Stay tuned for more details and as always with such rumours do take this with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: Huawei P9 release date confirmed?

Huawei seems to be working hard this year, as just yesterday they have unveiled the latest Huawei Mate 8 model in Malaysia, along with the MediaPad M2 10.0, two new Huawei Watch Elegant and Jewel variants for the ladies, and a Nexus 6P Gold Edition giving us a 'New Style' and a 'New Choice' in the current market. And they're not slowing down just yet, because Huawei still has the P9 model up their sleeves and it seems they have a release date saved on 6 April in London.

The leaked invitation has a #00 at the top with the tagline 'Change The Way You See The World', if we take a closer look it's possible that the #00 could represent dual cameras at the back of the device hence the tagline. And who knows, maybe we could even catch four P9 variants just like how the P8 did last year. Besides that, it was rumoured that the device could feature a Snapdragon 950 SoC, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, and a 5.2-inch display.

Still about a month to go, so sit tight and we will update you all with the news when it's time!


Rumours: Huawei P9 to have two versions?

So apparently, the image above appears to be a pair of labels for the Huawei P9. It seems that the P9 will have two camera lens and a flash, but that also means that it could potentially have two versions too which are “LTE” and “DELUX” in the image.

Aside from that, there are also tech specs leaked from the LTE and DELUX version respectively:-

These are what we got for now, stay tuned and wait for more exciting news as the new year approaches ahead.


Rumours: Huawei Watch 2 confirmed for MWC 2017?

It looks like Huawei will be launching the Huawei Watch 2 at this year’s MWC event happening in Barcelona end of this month. Richard Yu, Huawei CEO, posted on Weibo that Huawei will be introducing their latest smartwatch, the Huawei Watch 2 at MWC2017, with the tagline “Made for Free Spirits”.

Along with what is supposedly a new ambassador for this new device. The Huawei Watch 2 is expected to be running the latest Android Wear 2.0 which was launched recently, seeing that the original Huawei Watch from last year is also going to be updated to the same OS. Stay tuned to Technave.com as we will bringing you news from MWC happening in Barcelona later this month.


Rumours: Huawei and Honor smartphones getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow update listed?

According to some leaked roadmaps, certain Huawei and Honor smartphones should be getting their Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates. Of course, they'll all be using EMUI so we expect the current EMUI 3.1 to get an upgrade as well. No Malaysia release dates just yet but rumours indicate that the builds will start being made in November, so you can probably expect updates to appear either the end of the year or in 2016. For now, you can check out the lists below to find out if your Huawei or Honor device will be getting an Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.


Rumours: Huawei applied 4D Touch trademark in Malaysia

Just a few hours ago, Huawei has applied a new trademark and it’s called Huawei 4D Touch. We would love to explain to you all on what does that mean and what can it do, but unfortunately, this is relatively a new term so at this point we can only speculate.

To start off, Huawei 4D Touch could be some sort of a new pressure-sensitive technology that is similar to the Apple 3D Touch. We are guessing Huawei has already started the development for awhile already (like, perhaps a few months) before applying for a trademark. It’s also noted in the description, the trademark was was done in Malaysia. Hmm...

Lastly, according to the source. The 4D Touch can be applicable to any software like smartphones, tablets, laptops, fitness bands, smartwatches and others. But what do you think? Any wild ideas? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Huawei coming to MWC 2014 with a smartwatch, tablets and a smartphone

Everyone seems to be jumping on the smartwatch bandwagon and Huawei is no exception. Rumours have cropped up that Huawei could be coming to the Mobile World Congress or MWC expo 2014 with it's first smartwatch. Other products coming along with the smartwatch also include several tablets along with a smartphone. So far, the only definite device seems to be one of the tablets which could be the Huawei MediaPad X1, which is a 7-inch tablet with 1080p display. All the other devices don't seem to have any other tech specs to give them away, but we're hoping that Huawei being Huawei will result in a more affordable yet innovative smartwatch offering. Since this is just a rumour still, there are no details on pricing or Malaysia release dates just yet. As always, take this rumour with a pinch of salt as we wait for 24 February 2014 when the MWC will officially begin.[Source]


3DMark score of Nvidia Ampere GPU leaked, over 30% better than stock RTX 2080 Ti

Many PC gamers who are willing to splurge are waiting with bated breath, as both AMD and Nvidia are slated to launch powerful new GPUs this year. Nvidia's Ampere-based GPUs, in particular, has been appearing a lot in news lately and now a new leaked benchmark gives us an idea of how well it could perform.

According to HardwareLeaks, there will be three variants of the top-end GPU (likely the RTX 3080) that comes with VRAM of 10GB, 12GB, and 24GB respectively. Additionally, a 3DMark benchmark result that's believed to be for this particular model revealed some specs. The GPU found had a boost GPU clock speed of 1935MHz and memory clock speed of 6000MHz, scoring 18257 points on 3DMark Time Spy.

Based on the chart provided, this GPU outperforms the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Founder's Edition by 30.8%. Despite that, the clock speeds are lower than expected, which means that the benchmark programme might not be able to recognise the drivers or memory modules used. It's also possible that it's due to an early driver and that the performance of the GPU can be pushed further.

Allegedly, the benchmark above was performed by an unknown Nvidia employee so the performance chart should be legit. But still, it's best to wait for more concrete news before we make any conclusions. For all we know, this could be the RTX 3090 Ti, which would explain why it outperforms the RTX 2080 Ti Founder's Edition by such a large margin.

Having said that, which GPU architecture are you more excited for this year, Nvidia Ampere or AMD RDNA2? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


All HUAWEI new smartphones are said to come with HarmonyOS pre-installed

HUAWEI's in-house operating system HarmonyOS is making its way to more devices from the company. Earlier, it was reported that the rollout of the stable version for smartphones is expected to happen in June. Other than that, a list of upgradable devices has also been leaked. With such progress, everyone might think that the Chinese tech giant will ditch Android OS completely in the future. Now, the latest source is claiming that it will happen.

According to reputable tipster Digital Chat Station from Weibo, HUAWEI's new smartphones would come pre-installed with the in-house OS. Besides that, the tipster also mentioned that HONOR's new smartphones would run MagicUI 5.0 based on Android 11 as the testing of HarmonyOS conducted on some HONOR devices brought bad results in terms of compatibility.

Since HUAWEI's new smartphones are said to be pre-installed with HarmonyOS, the upcoming P50 and Mate 50 series are no doubt getting it. However, there could be one device that would be the first to get the OS before the latest flagships which is the Mate 40 Pro 4G. It is said as the device was spotted on TENAA certification earlier with its operating system listed as “Harmony OS”.

Let us know what you think about this news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech news.


Rumours: Huawei honor 5C coming soon this month?

While the hype of Huawei's latest flagship, the P9, P9 Plus and the recently announced P9 Lite is still going on. It seems that Huawei can now focus on their next device of the honor series and it's reported that the honor 5C could be revealed next week on 13 April according to the teaser image.

Keep in that the reveal date above could be a fake, as there are other sources claiming that Huawei will have a press conference on the 28 April instead. To add on to that, a supposedly leak image of the honor 5c is seen floating around online as well, sporting a Kirin 650 chipset under its metallic body and will come with LTE CAT 6 support.

We get the feeling there will be more rumours and teasers coming soon, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com and we will keep you all in the loop.


Rumours: Huawei honor 5C passed TENAA, and Nexus 7P trademarked

From our last report of the rumoured Huawei Honor 5C, there are reports that the device has passed TENAA certification, but disappeared shortly after by the Chinese website admin. Although taken down, someone managed to get a screenshot of the device and spec sheet.

According to the list, the 5C could sport a Mediatek Helio X10 or a Snapdragon 625 chipset judging from the 2GHz octa-core CPU, confirming it to continue as a mid-range phone. RAM power will be 2GB and 16GB internal storage is given, it has an expandable slot to back up the space. Next, the display is 5.2-inch display with 1080p resolution, and the rear camera is following the common 13MP standard. Lastly, battery juice is non-removable and packs 2900 mAh.

In other news, the "Nexus 7P" name was also trademarked by Huawei just recently and the document has appeared online. But there's absolutely anything we know, so stay tuned and sit tight for more news at Technave.com! [Source, Source]


Rumours: Huawei honor V8 may be launched on 10 May 2016 at 2000 yuan (RM1202)

There is only about two weeks left before the official release of Honor V8, which is rumoured to happen on 10 May 2016. Just like the Huawei P9, the V8 may also feature a two-lens camera, but without the co-engineered with LEICA part. Nevertheless, according to some new reports online, the Honor V8 will be using a device codename "Knight", and it is expected to house a 5.5-inch FHD display, a Kirin 950 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 8MP front camera, a USB Type-C port and 3000mAh battery. Furthermore, the Honor V8 is assumed to be priced around 2000 Yuan which is about RM1202.

Besides that, Huawei also reported that a women specific Honor 8i might make its debut too, although as for now this is just another rumour. The 8i will feature a flip-able camera, much like the one we saw in the Honor 7i in the past. More details will be available soon after the product launch and will be sure to provide information if there is any, especially in regards to any Malaysia release dates and pricing details.


Rumours: Huawei made Nexus phone coming soon?

While there have been rumours about two Google Nexus devices this time around, with both Huawei and LG rumoured to be making one each, neither one has been confirmed. Recently, a report has come out that an unnamed Huawei employee has confirmed the Huawei Nexus phone. According to this source, Huawei and Google are working together to enable many of the Google services in China where Huawei is based (most Google services are banned in China) with possible workarounds or solutions coming up. We expect that Huawei may just replace said services with Baidu and others while the rest of us get the Google-based version. So far, there are no tech specs or features mentioned yet, but the previous rumours indicate a Huawei Nexus with a 5.7-inch 2K display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, which seems a bit out of line with the company's stance on full HD displays and use of their own Kirin processors. We expect a flat and thin yet curvy design much like the current Huawei P8 or perhaps a device similar to the Huawei P8 Max. As always, do take this with a grain of salt as neither side have officially confirmed it yet.


Rumours: Huawei might implement a fingerprint sensor right under the front glass

Fingerprint sensors on smartphones nowadays are common, even appearing on mid-range ones. While Huawei's fingerprint sensor usually appears on the back, most place the feature up front on the home button or even the side like Sony and Honor, there are rumours regarding that Huawei is trying to do it differently by putting it under the front glass.

@Mocha Socialist Workers from Weibo suspects that Huawei will be working on the very first locally produced embedded fingerprint sensor instead of just following the usual front home button version of it. Putting it under the front glass may actually seem impractical, but maybe they have some tricks up their sleeves, in this case, perhaps the company might use Qualcomm's Sense ID Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner which allows the scanner to work on thin materials built from glass or something similar.

Should Huawei succeed in implementing this, Huawei P10 will be the first device to do so. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Huawei planning an iris scanner on the Mate 9?

As the rumours of Huawei Mate 9 continues to build up momentum, we got ourselves quite a few of them of what the device could adopt, from 6GB RAM to dual rear cameras, this latest one certainly caught our attention because it may also include an iris scanner just like what Samsung did with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

However, knowing Huawei and their policy of releasing reasonable prices on their flagships, adding an iris scanner could prove the Mate 9 to be more expensive than its predecessor, moreover, while it does seem like a cool feature, but one wonders if the finger scanner would still be needed since they both function the same purpose.

To recap the rumoured tech specs, Mate 9 might feature a Kirin 960 SoC, 6GB RAM + 256 GB ROM, along with a dual camera at the back using Leica lens. A new second-gen Huawei Watch is even rumoured to ship with the device for 7388 Yuan (around RM4598) altogether in China.

Do you think the Mate 9 should adopt both the iris scanner and finger sensor? Or does it need just one of them? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Huawei planning to release four P9 models?

According to Venture Beat, reports are claiming that Huawei has plans for the upcoming P9 smartphone to be released in four variants – the normal P9 type, a P9 lite, a P9max, and another unknown advanced P9 in the making.

The fourth unknown advanced Huawei P9 could be a “feature-enhanced” model, equipped with a larger screen display but slightly smaller than the P9max. What's more, the enhanced P9 edition could also have better RAM and more storage space, and a rumoured dual-lens 12MP rear camera. Besides that, the normal P9 is expected to carrying a 5.2-inch display and we can bet the P9max should be over 6-inch just like the P8max.

Additionally, just a week ago a mysterious Huawei benchmark score was also leaked online from GeekBench speculating that it could be the P9 model. It was reported that the new device is featuring the latest Kirin 950 processor, 4GB RAM, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Not to mention, with the latest rumoured report from Venture Beat; it could also very well sport a dual rear camera.

We will continue to keep an eye on Huawei, so stay tuned for more news.


Rumours: Huawei smartphone with fingerprint scanner appears, midrange tech specs?

Huawei's earlier invite for the IFA 2014 event included fingerprints, hinting that a device or two could come packing with a fingerprint scanner. Right on the money, some leaks of a smartphone bearing the Huawei brand and coming with a fingerprint scanner have appeared. Turns out, it could be the Huawei Ascend G7 as it offers tech specs that include a 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and 720p display which are decidedly midrange. Personally, it doesn't look at all like the super slim Huawei Ascend P7 but it could be the shell keeping it that way. No news on Malaysia pricing or release dates so stay tuned for the Huawei IFA 2014 event happening on 4 September 2014.[Source]


Rumours: Huawei staff hinting Leica camera technology on Huawei P9?

Remember that at the end of February, Huawei and Leica announced their strategic long-term partnership to reinvent smartphone photography? Well, it seems that the Leica camera technology is coming sooner than expected because some Huawei executives have started teasing us that the upcoming Huawei P9 will come together with Leica camera setup.

Three Huawei executives did the same post in Weibo saying “Later, 9 Lai” (translated), this doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out that the 'Lai' is referenced to Leica. And this makes perfect sense from their upcoming event in London, along with the #OO and tagline 'Change The Way You See The World' that represents a dual rear camera lens.

Is Huawei going to change the way how we take pictures with our smartphones? Time will only tell, and it's exciting to think Leica's camera technology can do in a Huawei device. Stay tuned for more news as we wait for next month for the reveal!


Rumours: Huawei stopping Ascend brand name and new Honor Cherry coming to Malaysia?

While this rumour has already been confirmed, Huawei is dropping their current Ascend branding for their smartphones. This means the smartphone previously known as the Huawei Ascend Mate 7 will now be known as the Huawei Mate 7. This was seen previously in the Phase II Syok Menang article along with what appears to be the removal of Honor branding with Huawei as well. We managed to ask a Huawei Malaysia official about this and he confirmed that while both Huawei and Honor will still be related, they will each be taking different paths and targeting different users. In related rumours, it seems that we could be soon seeing an Honor smartphone going by the codename of the Honor Cherry which could slot in between the Honor 3C Lite and the Honor 6. We assume this would be the Honor 4X but do take this rumour with a pinch of salt. While there are no Malaysia release dates details, we've been told that the Honor Cherry could arrive sometime during or after March 2015. We assume the Honor 6 Plus could soon follow.


All Hotlink users can get some free 88GB data for YouTube and here's how

In conjunction with the upcoming festive season, all Hotlink customers will get to enjoy a huge ton of internet date for YouTube usage. How big you ask? Well, starting today onwards until 20 February, Hotlink will be giving out a complimentary 88GB data as part of the HotlinkMU CNY Sale.

To get the free 88GB worth of data pool. All you have to do is purchase any HotlinkMU CNY Sale Deals exclusively on the Hotlink RED App. Below are four simple steps to purchase a HotlinkMU CNY Sale deal:

According to Navin Manian, Maxis’ Head of Prepaid, he said that YouTube is one of the most popular video streaming apps in Malaysia from the MCMC database and survey, so it was only logical that the company wanted to reward them with 88GB worth of data.

Are you a Hotlink user and a hardcore YouTube viewer? Then you're really in luck. Get one now and stay tuned for more local telco news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Huawei to announce P10 on 8 March in Malaysia? (Bonus: Estimated retail price)

Announced during the unveiling of the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus, it was indicated that the first-wave launch markets for the device will start selling in March 2017. We have just received fresh rumours that the Huawei P10 could be launched as early as 8 March 2017 in Malaysia!

In what seemed like a local dealer’s posting in Mandarin, it had been alleged that the Huawei P10 will be arriving in Malaysia on 8th of March. There’s also been word that Huawei is allegedly having a dealer gathering on the same day too. While it might not necessarily indicate that the device would be launched on that day, it could also indicate an official announcement of the device’s arrival and pricing.

We thought that it would be interesting to estimate the local pricing for the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus. Do take note that these are just estimates, so, do take this info with a pinch of salt. We are also guessing that there might just be 2 variants, just like the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro that was launched last year. Without further ado, here are our estimates:

If the alleged date is true, we guess that Huawei Malaysia would soon start ramping up on those P10 teasers. While the European pricing announced is higher than our estimates, this is due to their pricing often being higher than Malaysia, which is why we would expect the devices to cost less when they launch here. What do you think of the pricing? Would you buy one if these estimates were any true? Giving that the price is overlapping with the similar equipped Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro, it'll be interesting to see which model would you choose between the two. Let us know in the comments below, or on our Facebook page. Stay on TechNave.com for the latest updates on all Huawei related news.


Rumours: Huawei to build a Tizen-based smartwatch

A new report has appeared online; stating that Samsung’s Tizen OS for the smartwatch may have found a new customer. The brand to look out for is Huawei, and we may see a Tizen-powered smartphone from them pretty soon.

Huawei has been quiet on the smartwatch front, as they have yet to release any new smartwatches in recent months. We do not know if they will be coming out with a smartwatch anytime soon, but if this report is correct, they may use the OS to completely overhaul their smartwatch line.

Will we see a Tizen-powered smartwatch from Huawei? We may, so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring up to date news on new smartwatches from Huawei.


Rumours: Huawei to feature wireless charging for Honor 8?

As you already know, the Huawei P9 and P9 Lite is coming soon to Malaysia next week (same goes to P9 Plus, but the release date is unknown), and the newly announced Honor V8 in China. But Huawei isn't done with their smartphone lineup yet, because they are planning to release the Honor 8 later this year, that is at least according to analyst Pan Jiutang from China.

According to the analyst, he claimed that the Honor 8 will adapt a wireless charging feature and it's already in development research. Furthermore, he's also highlighting how Huawei is ahead of Apple in terms of implementing features such as the 3D Touch (Force Touch) with the Mate S last year, and also with the dual lens camera that Apple is rumoured to feature in their upcoming flagship.

We don't think we will be seeing any Honor 8 news or teasers in the next few coming weeks, and just a reminder; tomorrow will be the official price list for the P9 and P9 Lite in Malaysia so do stay tuned for that news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Huawei to present new concept phone with honor brand on December 16th

The success of the P9 and Mate 9 has made Huawei one of the brands that consumers are fast flocking to. Of course innovation must not stop, and Huawei is a company known for its mobility innovation stories. This time around however their next step in innovation may go through its younger brand – honor.

The upcoming phone is set to be named Honor Magic, and like a good magician, Huawei and honor is now sharing any details on the specs with us thus far. It could come with a curved screen, courtesy of Samsung, and a latest rumour may see curves on all four sides of the phone, and not just the side edges.

What could this Honor Magic be? Will it feature new technologies and features no other smartphones have in the market currently? We just have to wait for December 16, and TechNave will be there to share the latest details with our readers once it is available.


Rumours: Huawei working on a hybrid laptop?

Have you ever wondered what would a Huawei laptop be like? Maybe it has never crossed your mind because Huawei only manufactures smartphones and tablets, but there's a rumour going around online that Huawei is actually working on a new laptop that can operate on Windows and Android.

This information is new to us, so tech specifications are non-existence at the moment. But it would likely use an Intel chipset if they were to produce a Windows OS on it, and accroding to the image above the laptop could be a hybrid version with a stylus. That could be pretty cool and stand out from other laptops if it was true.

Is it possible that Huawei is inspired by Microsoft Surface Book series and Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 dual OS laptop? It's interesting to see how it would turn out if it is indeed within Huawei's plans. Stay tuned for more interesting news in the future.


Rumours: IP68, 64GB storage and more for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

August 2nd is a date that everyone should mark in their calendar as it is set to be the launch date for the upcoming flagship smartphone from the Korean company. Now more news of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 are popping up online, with the phone sporting features specs that is great if it is revealed later on.

Firstly, the phone is set to share the same IP68 with the current Samsung Galaxy S7. There are photos of the preproduction phone getting a bath in soapy warm water, so we can expect that the phone to be waterproof too.

Next, there are reports online that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will start with 64Gb of storage. We will apparently not see a 32GB version of the model, and we most likely will see microSD slot support with the new flagship as well. Of course this spec may only be for Korea, but we can hope can't we?

Lastly, a prototype unit of the Samsung Galaxy note S7 has been photographed online, giving us a glimpse of how the model would look if the phone were not using edge screens.

We are counting down to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, so stay tuned to TechNave for up-to-date information of the new flagship device.


Rumours: Images of Lenovo Moto Z Play appears online

The Moto Z family is fast becoming a smartphone that everyone wants to own. Of course more choices will be good, so we should see a new model join the Moto Z family. Leaked photos of the purportedly Moto Z Play has appeared online, and it looks surprisingly like its brothers.

Just as a quick recap, the original Moto X Play was a lower version of the Moto X Pure Edition, with lower specs as well as lower pricing. It does come with a larger battery than the standard Moto X, so we expect the same to happen for the Moto Z Play when it is launched soon.

Design wise the Moto Z Play looks similar to the other Moto Z devices, but as we reported earlier, it should come with a 3.5mm jack, when the other models in the family is deprived of one. The photo also sees one of the handled devices sporting the sticker labelled “Vector”, which was the code name used when the design was first leaked.

We have to wait and see if the devices will land on our shores soon. In the meantime, stay tuned to TechNave for more information of the smartphone from Motorola.


Rumours: Installing iOS 10 beta gives extra storage?

So here's something new, with the on-going iOS 10 development in USA now, someone from Reddit has discovered that by installing the beta operating system, a free new extra storage has been given. Hmm, that's strange. Did Apple actually miss that out?

Although the company did mention about new music storage optimization, the Redditor has screenshot the before and after effect of his 128GB iPhone 6s Plus getting a huge 9GB of space after installing the iOS 10 beta. In addition, the person only deleted four songs after installing, granting a 8% jump from 113GB (iOS 9.3.2) to almost 122GB on the latest iOS. Mathematically, that can provide 1GB extra space for a 16GB iPhone, assuming the iOS requires even less storage than its predecessor.

A quick run through of the past, iOS 8 was criticised as many users were not able to upgrade it due to the lack of space. Then in iOS 9, Apple significantly reduced the storage footprint for the operating system. It seems that Apple does know about the storage problem and took some steps to prevent it with each iOS upgrades. However, since it's only at beta stage, it's still too early to tell and could be just a bug.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours : Instead of VIV, Samsung Galaxy S8 may feature Google Assistant instead

After acquiring VIV Labs, it sounds natural that the digital assistant will be featured in the upcoming Samsung flagship right? Developed by the same who created Siri, it could have been something special for the Korean company. Now however a report has stated that this may not happen, thanks to Google Assistant.

The next iteration of Android is 7.1.1, and with it Google is rolling out the much anticipated Google Assistant with this update even to non Pixel phones. Samsung is said to go straight to this version to develop the OS for the Galaxy S8, and because of the existence of Google Assistant, we may not see Samsung’s digital assistant in their Android-powered devices.

There may still be a chance of both assistants to feature in the flagship device - but it all depends on what the agreement that can be achieved between the two big grants of tech. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the topic.


Rumours: Intel Powered Tag Heuer smartwatch coming at CES 2015?

TAG Heuer is rumoured to be releasing it's first smartwatch at CES 2015 to be held in Las Vegas. After a series of rumors that cropped up this fall, the company admitted that it was working on its own smartwatch back in September. However, at that time, company CEO Jean-Claude Biver said that the watch would only be unveiled at the 2015 Baselworld international watch show. But from the latest rumors it looks like the company may have shifted the unveiling to January next year. The source adds that there is a slight chance that the launch may happen a few weeks later, but it would still be before end of March 2015. The source further said that the watch would run on an Intel chipset. This isn't surprising given that the famous chip company has been investing a lot of money in wearables and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the past two years. The watch is said to feature a sleek design in line with current TAG Heuer offerings, and may come with functions like a steps calculator, calorie count and a few notifications options.


All Huawei devices in the future might come with HarmonyOS

Nowadays, it looks like Huawei is becoming more self-reliant especially after the ban took place. Although the company has been restricted to access resources from the U.S. for their technology products, they are still constantly coming up with new ideas to wow the crowd. Recently, it is suggested that all of the Huawei products might ditch Android OS and replaced by the HarmonyOS in the future.

At the same event that the company confirmed to launch its Mate 40 series this fall, the CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Yu ChengDong announced that the upcoming Huawei Smart Watch will come packed with the HarmonyOS. Not only the smartwatch, but it was also mentioned that other products including IoT, computers, tablets, and smartphones will start using the software as well. The executive has added that the HarmonyOS will become a “worldwide operating system” in the future.

Rather than just talking, previous reports have stated that the company is ready to announce a second-generation version of the operating system in September this year which is the HarmonyOS 2.0. The HarmonyOS 2.0 targets products such as computers, smartwatches, and even cars.

Let us know what you think about the progress of HarmonyOS on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech news.


Rumours: Interchangeable lens to be called Sony Smart Shot, new white gold pics?

After seeing all the pics of the Sony Interchangeable lens supposedly for smartphones in the normal rather boring black, it was awesome when the wireless lens has made an appearance in white and gold. While the lens has been rumoured to be called the Sony ExpressOn other rumours now indicate that it may be called the Sony Smart Shot. Tech specs for the two models, the QX-100 and QX-10 remain the same though as the new name is likely to be a mashup of "Smartphone" and "Cybershot". As a reminder, the QX-100 will likely offer a 20.2MP CMOS sensor and price at $450 (RM) while the QX-10 will use an 18MP CMOS sensor with a price of $230. So far, no Malaysia release dates just yet, but we expect the lens to come out of hiding at the IFA 2013 this September. Check out the photos of the wireless lens below:


Rumours: Is Coolpad trying to make an entry into the Malaysian market?

If you had never heard of the name Coolpad before this, you’ll be forgiven as they weren’t so well known until recently. After LeEco acquired a controlling stake in Coolpad, they had been making waves with smartphones such as the Cool1 Dual, as well as Cool Changer S1.

The Coolpad Cool1 Dual is phablet made out of metal with a 5.5-inch IPS Full HD (1080p) display, and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 652 chipset and either 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The defining feature of the Cool1 Dual is its dual 13MP primary camera, which is much like the one on the Huawei P9 in theory, where one of its sensors, is monochrome while the other is color. It comes with 32GB or 64GB of non-expandable storage, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, while packing a large 4060 mAh battery. All these, with prices starting from 1099 Yuan (around RM713)!

The Coolpad Cool Changer S1, on the other hand, is a flagship device. Also made out of metal with a 5.5-inch IPS Full HD (1080p) display, it is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM! The Cool Changer S1 features Harman Clari-fi audio system, a 16MP Sony IMX298 optically stabilised rear camera, up to 128GB of non-expandable, ultra-fast UFS 2.0 storage, and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Keeping the lights on is a large 4070 mAh battery with QuickCharge 3.0 support. It’s called the “Cool Changer”, as all these starts with a cool price of 2499 Yuan (around RM1620), a very long price to pay for such flagship specifications!

So, why all the sudden attention with Coolpad? Well, it turns out, they seemed to be setting up shop in Malaysia soon! Spotted on their Facebook page, is a recruitment notice for various positions. Does that mean that we’ll be seeing a Malaysian launch of the value for money Coolpad smartphones soon?


Rumours: Is Facebook building a smartphone?

A report online is suggesting that the biggest social network platform is possibly in the midst of building their own smartphone for the world market. While Facebook linked smartphone is not new (see the HTC ChaCha), the possibility of the company building a device from the ground up is getting higher and higher.

No concrete information of the device has yet to be released or leaked, but Facebook has made some hire that is hinting on the news. Ex Project Ara enginners has been recruited by Facebook and now is working for Building 8 – a skunk-works-like division under Google. There they join other recruits from companies like Motorola, Apple and Amazon, as well as some ex Googlers. No one has come forth with information, but the ideas circulating around the internet is that the group in Building 8 is developing something modular, and something mobile.

Will we see something like the HTC ChaCha, a customised modular product like the stillborn Project Ara, or will it be something developed around an existing product with add-ons to enhance the capabilities? We have to wait and see – so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the Facbook phone.


Rumours: Is Microsoft slowly giving up on Windows Phone?

Do you like Minecraft? We like it too and looking back at its past accomplishments, it has gotten so big that it made its way to the mobile community; and becoming one of the top-selling titles on both iOS and Android, but not Windows Phone. Why is that?

Well, according to Windows Central news, reports have it that the Minecraft Pocket Edition (Windows Phone version) will not receive anymore updates and patches, as there are barely anyone playing the game on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 mobile devices. Ouch, that’s a bit sad but at least it will still on sale in the Windows Phone app store.

It doesn’t spell disaster to Microsoft yet, though, but this does indicate that there Windows Phone users may be shrinking down, thus causing a lack of developer support for the app. In fact, Windows Phone’s market share was just only a mere 0.3% in Q3 of 2016.

For Microsoft to continually support apps in their mobile devices, they will need support of Window Phone users; but in turn, Window Phone users will need app support to continue using. Are you one of them? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Microsoft news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Is honor Malaysia going to reveal the honor 8 Pro?

So this just came in, honor Malaysia will be releasing “an energetic smartphone” that was design in mind for the millennial and outgoing consumers. They are reallyyy keeping their mouth tight on this one, so we can only assume it’d be the Honor 8 Pro. Let’s see what else they have to say.

According to honor Malaysia, the phone will be at an affordable price range (RM1.5k?) and it focuses in the areas of gaming, photography and virtual reality. With these three categories, we think it suits the Honor 8 Pro because of the tech-specs which has a Kirin 960 processor and 6GB of RAM which is good for gaming, dual 12MP camera sensors for photography, and the fact that the package comes with a free cardboard VR viewer in Europe. What’s more, the device also features a 2K or 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution display.

“In Malaysia, honor has experienced extraordinary growth by focusing on the online market and giving digital natives devices that fit their lifestyle, and we are committed to take that a step further. In anticipation of our new honor smartphone, we have been working hard to make the latest smartphone a standout product which represents the evolution of the honor brand. We are very excited to announce that the new smartphone will be making its way to Malaysia real soon,” said a representative from honor Malaysia.

So what do you think? Are we on the right track? For a sneak preview of the new honor smartphone, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HuaweiHonorMY/. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Is that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 in the image?

So just a few hours ago, Samsung Exynos' Twitter posted a new teaser image of the upcoming Exynos series 9 processor. With the tagline "A processor to create infinite possibilities.", it looks like a nice and harmless marketing tactic. Except that the smartphone in the background looks a bit fishy because it doesn't look like the Galaxy S8 at all.

Why we think it doesn't look like the current flagship is because of how thin the top bezel is, not to mention the bezel at the side is practically gone. So what does this mean? Maybe what we are looking at is the render edition of the Galaxy Note 8 all along or we are just reading into it too much. But anyway, since there are rumours that the phone is coming soon on 23 August 2017, Samsung might have done this on purpose to make subtle hints, or someone is just bad at rendering. Who knows.

The Galaxy Note 8 will be featuring a dual rear camera which is a first for Samsung, as well as an S-Pen stylus as part of the Note series. Stay tuned for more Samsung rumours at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Is the Android powered Nokia Normandy (Nokia X) confirmed?

The rumoured Android powered Nokia Normandy or Nokia X as it is also rumoured by evleaks to be named, recently appeared in a listing from a major online Vietnam retailer site. The listing doesn't show the really important stuff like pricing or Malaysia release dates but it did show pictures and screen captures of the smartphone along with some tech specs and features. These include a dual-core 1GHz Snapdragon 200 processor, 4-inch display with 480 x 854 pixel resolution, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage with support for up to 32GB microSD, dual SIM card support and a 5MP rear camera. Apparently, it will be using a forked version of Android that will have access to Google Now, Google Play, Youtube and other Google services (which seems strange since there are Nokia and Microsoft alternatives). While online listings can be a sign of things to come, the listing could be just a placeholder for something else so do take this rumour with a healthy pinch of salt.


Rumours: Is the OPPO Find 9 real? Another render design shows up

We have written plenty of rumours about the OPPO F3 Plus and R11 before hand, but up to this point the Find 9 continues to elude us since the beginning of last year. To refresh your memory, the Find 9 is supposedly OPPO’s quest to be their first bezel-less phone featuring a Snapdragon 835 chipset. And once again, we got another leaked image from Weibo.

While the leaked image continues its consistency in having similar body shape and design, we have to keep in mind that these are just rendered concepts and nearly every one of the just looks the same from our previous rumour news about it. Although we can’t deny it looks absolutely gorgeous, but OPPO doesn’t seem to acknowledge its existence at all.

Sure, smartphone manufacturers don’t really care about the rumours. But OPPO is one of those companies that spews out new phone models every quarterly from a different series. However, OPPO has never once hinted about Find 9, and it really makes us think if we are the crazy ones going gaga over a mythical device.

But what about you? Would you like to see an OPPO phone like this? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Is the Samsung Galaxy S7 getting a 12MP or 20MP camera?

There have been whispers in the Internet that Samsung is negotiating with Sony to acquire the IMX300 sensor, which the Xperia Z5 series currently have. Rumours indicate that it could be coming to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7.

However, according to Weibo (seriously, where are they getting these rumours lol) it seems that it is not the case anymore as Samsung have decided to go with a 12MP camera. Besides that, they also want to increase the sensor size to ½.0-inch instead of pushing higher pixel count and equipping the device with a dual-photodiode technology.

Meanwhile, there is another speculation that Samsung is also developing the 20MP camera sensor for the Samsung Galaxy S7. The patented application is called BRITECELL. What the patent does is improve the signal-to-noise ratio in low-light conditions and enlisting the image with RWB colour patterns for light enhancement. This is a totally new technology that we have yet to hear and learn.

It is interesting to see Samsung making such a move (if that is true), as normally they would focus on the pixel quality on the image. Speaking of which, Apple also increased their latest Apple iPhone 6s camera to 12MP. Does this seem like a continued rivalry between the two giants? Who knows, but at the end of the day they only want to give the best to their customers.

As usual, we will continue to keep an eye on these speculations but as always do take such rumours with a pinch of salt so stay tuned!


Rumours: Is the ZTE smartwatch going to be standalone with a micro SIM card slot?

Everyone seems to be getting on the smartwatch bandwagon,  including ZTE who are rumoured to be coming out with a smartwatch in Q1 of 2014. Initial rumours say that the ZTE smartwatch will only work or sync with ZTE devices and eventually work with every other Android smartphone. However, new rumours indicate that the upcoming ZTE smartwatch could be a stand alone device where it could call, SMS or connect to the Internet without having to sync with a smartphone through Bluetooth. This is because rumours say that will be able to accept a SIM or micro SIM card. These rumours go on to state that the ZTE smartwatch will be launched first in China before being rolled out internationally and reaching Malaysia. It is expected to be priced much lower than the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch which retails at RM999 here in Malaysia.


All Maxis Branded Stores to be closed until 31 March 2020

Due to the restricted movement order, Maxis has announced that all Maxis branded stores across Malaysia will be closed from now until 31 March 2020. Fortunately, Maxis has a few 24 hours self-serve kiosks situated across the nation where you could either pay your bills, prepaid top-ups as well as SIM replacement.

If you want to find out more information, you can either call 1800 82 1123 or visit their official website. Furthermore, you can also handle your bills and more via the MyMaxis, Hotlink RED, and Flex apps which can be found on the Google Play Store or iOS App store.

With all that said, do you plan on visiting any of the Maxis self-serve kiosks across Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: Is the leaked 4-inch iPhone video real?

If you've been following the so called Apple “iPhone 6c” rumour for awhile, you may have probably run across a YouTube video by Chinese website M.I.C. Gadget claiming that it is Apple's rumoured 4-inch iPhone. The Chinese website has accurately leaked some Apple products before in the past, but the video looks too similar to the Apple iPhone 6s.

There are two reasons why it couldn't be the new 4-inch iPhone. First, they should have an actual iPhone 6s beside for comparison to prove it is the new 4-inch iPhone. Second, the speaker grille, pentalobe screws, Lightning connector, headphone hack and microphone needs to be closer since it's a 4-inch iPhone, same goes to the home button size and display which looks too much like the iPhone 6s. And lets not forget the huge number of “thumbs down” and negative comments from YouTube as well.

It's best to take the video with a grain of salt and not take it seriously, we will just have to wait and see what Apple has in stored for us in 2016. We will keep an eye on this one and let you know anything comes up.


Rumours: Is this how the top range Apple iPhone 7 will look like?

We have talked many times over the possible leaked design of the upcoming Apple iPhone 7. This latest image leak may be the clearest of them all. The photo shows the dual-lens design of the upcoming higher spec smartphone from Cupertino.

The photo clearly shows the dual-camera setup, along with what seems to be a Smart Connector, for possible use in phone cases, accessories or even a quick battery charge solution. What we are not seeing is the usage of glass for the back cover. However, we may see it in the lesser model that is rumoured to be launched alongside the phone.

We also see the antenna bands being relocated to the top and bottom of the chassis, rather than having the plastic run through it like in previous generations. We also see the volume buttons and

the status switch on the right side of the phone, and we are presuming the power button is under the thumb in the photo.

We will bring you more news of the upcoming Apple iPhone 7 as more appear online. Stay tuned to TechNave for your one stop mobile news info.


Rumours: Kirin 620 powered Huawei Honor 4X spotted online for RM450

A new variant of the Huawei Honor 4X was recently spotted on a retail website. This particular version will reportedly run on the company's new 64-bit octa core Kirin 620 processor. It will support 4G LTE networks. Other than the processor, the tech specs of the device are the same as the original Honor 4X. The phone comes with a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution display, 1GB (lower-end)/ 2GB (high-end) RAM options, 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. It will come with Android 4.4 Kikat out of the box and a large 3000mAh capacity battery at the back. Judging from the pictures listed online, the Kirin 620 powered Honor 4X features the same flat design profile with round corners as the original Honor 4X. Apart from the traditional black and white colors, it is said that the phone will have a gold version too. According to the source, the 1GB version of the Honor 4X will retail for 799 Yuan (RM450) while the 2GB will cost 999 Yuan (RM562). Huawei is expected to release the new Honor 4X as well as the rumored Honor 6 Plus at a press event to be held on 16 December 2014.


Rumours: LG G Arch and G Health could be a smartwatch and bluetooth wristband from LG

Rumours have come up stating that LG may soon come out with not one but two wearable devices for your wrist at the MWC Expo 2014. The LG smartwatch could be called the LG G Arch while the wristband could be a bluetooth health tracker called the LG G Health. Unfortunately, there aren't any other tech specs available or details like Malaysia pricing or release dates but we'll keep you updated as soon as we get some more information.


Rumours: LG G Flex 2 features leaked, coming mid-2014?

The curved LG G Flex is coming along with international release and sales outside of Korea, but already rumours are spreading that LG are working on their 2nd generation flexible phone. While this could be called the LG G Flex 2 sources say that it will have certain features that the LG G Flex isn't capable of. This includes the ability to bend at a 90 degree angle and come with a hard rubber body encasing a flexible battery. Hopefully, LG would have found a more durable glass alternative as even though the plastic substrate screen has proven tough enough to withstand falls, the glass covering usually ends up shattering. These sources say that we may see the LG G Flex 2 in Q3 of 2014 but since the LG G Flex was launched in November 2013 we're betting the LG G Flex 2 to perhaps come in the same month of November 2014. No news yet on other features or tech specs or even pricing and Malaysia release dates, but we're expecting the initial price to be high as LG continue to tinker with the whole flexible display smartphone form factor. [Source]


Rumours: LG G Pad 8.3 render and video appear, looks like LG G2

The upcoming and rumoured LG G Pad 8.3 has just leaked in a press render and in a teaser video. While the teaser video didn't really show all that much about how the tablet would look like the press render reveals that it looks strikingly similar to the LG G2. Placed side by side with the soon to be released smartphone, the LG G Pad shows nearly the same super thin bezels and all the curves in the same places. Reports from Korea confirm that the tablet will offer an 8.3-inch screen that features 11920 x 1200 pixel resolutions. While it is expected to make an appearance at the IFA 2013 in September, no details on a release date in Malaysia or pricing just yet. For now, check out the pic and teaser video:


Rumours: LG G Pad 8-inch tablet coming soon?

LG looks to be coming back into the mobile device limelight as rumours have surfaced about an LG G Pad 8-inch Android tablet. Featuring an 8.3-inch display with an awesome 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution, the tablet looks to compete with the Apple iPad mini and other similarly sized tablets. Other tech specs for the tablet include a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 3G connectivity. Other features include the fact that it will be very thin and weigh almost nothing at all, along with nearly non-existing side bezels. While this may seem like more of a wish list than a real device sources are saying that it may come to light as early as September, probably during the IFA 2013 event. Any news about pricing and availability in Malaysia would likely get announced during the event.


Rumours: LG G Watch R2 with 4G LTE may be announced at MWC 2015?

Next year may be even more eventful for the wearable industry. According to Business Korea, LG is all set to announce the successor to its G Watch R at the MWC event to be held in March 2015 in Barcelona. LG will probably stick to its traditional naming scheme, so the next version could be called the LG G Watch R2. If the rumored launch date turns out to be true, then the upcoming G Watch will have to compete directly with the Apple Watch expected to be released around the same time. Unfortunately, the source didn't mention much about the tech specs or features of the device apart from one thing - 4G LTE connectivity. Yes, the G Watch R2 may feature a 4G LTE radio, which means it could be a standalone smartwatch, much like the recently unveiled Samsung Gear S smartwatch. The G Watch R2 will be the third smartwatch from the South Korean giant till now. Given that the current generation G watch's design was well received, the company may stick with it for the next version too. However, none of these details have been confirmed, so make sure you take this news with a grain of salt.


Rumours: LG G3 coming in May, G Pro 2 in February at MWC

LG seems to be booming with new phones these days as rumours indicate that we may soon see the LG G3 and the LG Optimus G Pro 2. While the LG G2 was unveiled late last year in Q3, rumours indicate that the LG G3 may get it's official launching on 17 May 2014. Supposedly this is to counter the Samsung Galaxy S5 which is also expected to launch in March 2014. The LG Optimus G Pro 2 on the other hand is expected to be revealed at the upcoming MWC Expo in February 2014. So far, tech specs for the LG G3 could include a 2K resolution 5.5-inch display. The LG Optimus G Pro 2 on the other hand is expected to come with a 5.9-inch 2K display as well. Other tech specs or features are still unknown but many are hoping that we could see Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 805 and above in either of the smartphones along with an OIS camera. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing though but stay tuned and we'll keep you updated.[Source]


Rumours: LG G3 mini coming soon, appears in listing?

Well, it's not like we weren't expecting it, but the recently released LG G3 smartphone could be getting a mini version soon. While it still hasn't been named the LG G3 mini, the device bearing the model number LGD722 has appeared in a site's listing that reveals it has been shipped to India from South Korea for testing and evaluation since 31 May 2014. The listing has also revealed tech specs which include a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 8GB of storage, a 5MP camera, a 4.5-inch screen and a 2100 mAh battery. No news yet on pricing or Malaysia release dates, but it seems like rather low-end tech specs for a mini version of the LG G3 which hit almost all the high-end features and tech specs when it first came out. As such, do take this rumour with a healthy pinch of salt but do stay tuned for the latest developments.[Source]


All MyKid issuance in Malaysia is delayed for 6 months due to a microchip shortage

The issuance of MyKid for newborns in Malaysia is expected to be delayed for up to 6 months due to the global microchip shortage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. National Registration Department (JPN) confirmed the matter recently, saying that for the time being, parents can use their children’s birth certificates for daily affairs.

According to Bernama, JPN director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said that parents can still submit new applications. However, they must be prepared for a longer waiting time as JPN will process the application in stages.

He further elaborated that parents can use the birth certificate for the daily affairs of their children who are yet to receive their MyKid because it is a valid identification document issued by the government. Moreover, birth certificates are the only document recognised in important matters such as applications for school admission.

Ruslin thus called for all government and private agencies to accept birth certificates for any business involving children. In case you didn’t know, MyKid is an identity card or self-identification card in Malaysia with a microchip for children under the age of 12 years old that was first introduced in 2005.

So, what do you guys think of this delay in MyKid issuance? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news from Malaysia and beyond.


Rumours: LG G3 press renders appear

Some fairly clear press renders of the upcoming LG G3 have appeared, showing off a brushed metal finish in gold, titan grey and silver. Despite the gold looking nice, we especially liked titan grey as it pulls off black with brushed metal perfectly. Tech specs for the LG G3 are expected to include a quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM, 5.5-inch display with 2K 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution, 13MP OIS camera and two tone flash. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing, but knowing how LG smartphones are treated in Malaysia, it seems like a slim chance that we may see any big launch for the LG G3. Hopefully, we're wrong but the LG G3 is expected to be launched on 27 May 2014.


Rumours: LG G3 tech specs and images leaked at LG Netherlands

As is often the case these days, sometimes one of a company's official sites gets trigger happy and uploads all the information for it's upcoming smartphone a few days early. It isn't the first time it has happened, but this time around it happened to LG Netherlands, which uploaded the tech specs and images of the LG G3 just a few days before it's official unveiling. Tech specs which have been confirmed include a quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB worth of storage, a 5.5-inch display with 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution, 13MP rear camera, 3000 mAh battery, 146.3 x 74.7 x 8.9mm measurements and Android 4.4.2. Other notable features include a Google Now - like assistant along with a laser auto focus system for fast low-light focusing. Rumours indicate that the LG G3 will be able to support up to 2TB of microSD flash memory but this has yet to be confirmed yet. Still no Malaysia pricing or release dates just yet but we should find out more in the next couple of days.[Source]


Rumours: LG G3 to be waterproof and dustproof?

In line with the waterproof Samsung Galaxy S5, reports out of Korea indicate that the next LG G3 smartphone could be waterproof and dustproof. So far, both Sony and Samsung are offering such smartphones while others are going for water resistant or dust resistant devices instead. The reports don't mention any other tech specs but the likelihood of LG doing this is quite high considering that every one else is. Do remember to take this rumour with a pinch of salt though as LG could just as likely go for a lesser water or dust resistant certification or have no proofing at all.[Source]


Rumours: LG G4 photos and tech specs leaked?

LG’s latest flagship phone, the LG G4, is set to be unveiled on 28 April 2015. Ahead of its debut, some photos and tech specs have been leaked. The leaked photos seem to point to a leather casing option, as first seen in the event invite from LG for the model’s premiere. The leaked tech specs contained a mix of surprises and the expected. The rumoured tech specs include a hexa-core Snapdragon 808 CPU processor, 5.5-inch Quantum display with 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution, a 13MP rear camera with an aperture of f/1.8, 8MP front camera, Android 4.4.2 and 3000mAh battery. The earlier news from LG was that the camera would feature a 16MP camera with an aperture of f/1.8 and Android 5.0.  If the rumours are true, the change in 16MP camera to 13MP would be a let-down. For the flagship phone, Android 5.0 was also expected instead of Android 4.4.2. Aside from the leather back skin, the LG G4 will be available in burgundy red, metallic black, moon violet, shine gold and silk white. Answers to questions will be out in 2 weeks, on 28 April 2015. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet.


Rumours: LG G5 lite version revealed in TENAA

Do you still remember the LG G5 that was announced way back in February? Although it's been quiet, but we have some news about it. First, it seems that there's going to be a LG G5 lite version, and it has passed through TENAA regulatory agency with some tech specs revealed.

Under the code name LG H848, the processor has been downgraded to Snapdragon 652 from a Snapdragon 820, along with the RAM from 4GB to 3GB and the GPU from Adreno 530 to 510. Even though the processor has changed, the dual 16MP and 8MP camera is still capable of capturing 4k video. The 5.3-inch display resolution remains the same as 2560 x 1440, the storage capacity is the same 32GB as well.

Design-wise, the lite version retains most of the original design and presumably works with all the announced modules. Otherwise, the lite version means little if it doesn't work so they must stick to the same idea design of the G5 that they have intended.

LG G5 should be lauching on 1 April in the USA first followed by the rest of the countries, we will keep an eye on the G5's availability for Malaysia so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: LG G5 model leaked with protective casing?

LG G5 rumours continues to surface as we're just a month away from the MWC 2016, However, this time instead of concept renders what we got this time is an LG prototype protective casing as shown in the image above.

There's a smartphone covered by the protective casing too, but we can't be too sure if it's the real LG G5. But rumours say that a leading online retailer, MobileFun has added “ArmourDillo” in their website for the G5 which seems to match. Not to mention, based on the previous concept renders; the dummy smartphone kind of matches the renders nicely with the dual cameras and fingerprint scanner on the back, and the volume button on the right side. It's also rumoured that the battery is removable from the bottom.

Are you looking forward to the G5? We will continue to keep you all in the loop as we await for exciting news from LG in the coming weeks.


Rumours: LG G5 render leaked and to be revealed at MWC 2016?

So what's after CES 2016? Well, that would be the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 in Barcelona. And LG has announced that they are preparing a surprise for us there, as they will unveil a “major smartphone” to the market.

The teaser, which shows a green jukebox speculated that the “major smartphone” could be the LG G5. A render concept image was even created according to an eyewitness from CNet Korea, showing us what it could look like. From the render, it seems that LG is going full metal on the G5, the four corner edge are all curved and the volume buttons are located at the left side, it's also notable that the way the battery is removed is rather unique and seems a lot easier to take out.

Meanwhile, LG Mobile has also posted a promotional mid-range smartphone series, which includes the K4, K5, K7, K8 and K10 in their Facebook page, you might want to check out those if you're into mid-range smartphones. Stay tuned as we wait patiently for LG's big reveal at MWC 2016 in 21 February.


Rumours: LG G5 to equip a dual camera function?

According to VentureBeat, the upcoming LG G5 will have a dual camera setup (picture above) with laser autofocus. The dual camera is rumoured to equip a 16MP camera sensor and an 8MP, the second camera addition will boost the photo frame with a wide 135-degree angle.

Besides that, both VentureBeat and an unknown leak from Reddit have the same rumoured tech specs round up:-

Lastly, it’s also said that the G5 will have a secondary 160 x 1040 ticker display to show ambient information. Apparently, the LG V10 also have this feature and from 9to5google.com’s review on the feature, they think it’s not a necessary feature to have.

Whatever LG is planning to do, we still can’t wait to see how their dual camera and secondary display will function. Until then, stay tuned and happy new year!


Rumours : LG G6 design bears some resemblance to current generation

If we are to say anything about LG – they need to catch up with the rest of the market in terms of marketing their product. The first step is to create a new flagship product that is exciting – but from a leaked render online, it may be more of the same old thing.

According to the renders seen online, the shape of 2017’s flagship is set to look the same as the LG G5, but with some minor differences. It will be a bit slimmer, and at this point of time we do not know if LG will be pursuing their modular design with the new flagship. We can speculate that the phone will have either a 5.2-inch screen or a 5.5-ibch display, the latest SoC from Qualcomm (the Snapdragon 821 or even the Snapdragon 830), and a dual camera setup like the one on the original G5 and V20.

With the other major Korean manufacturer licking its wound over the incident they faced last year, one would thought that LG would have capitalised oh this to push their branding to the forefront. However we may just instead be treated to the same old thing, unless they have a surprise up their sleeves. Stay tuned to TechNave to find out.


Rumours: LG G6 may ditch modularity for wireless charging and waterproofing?

The LG G5 smartphone was received moderately well across the world, but we feel that LG should step up a bit with their marketing with their phones in the upcoming year. We hope the LG G6 will be the phone that changes everything, as it is said to feature a different design, in line with many flagships out there.

The first feature that LG is said to take away from the G series is the modular design that was introduced in the G5. While the idea is notable, it pales in comparison with Motorola’s take on modularity – which is simpler and more effective. Of course, the fates of the current range of LG Friends may be in the balance with this potential announcement.

Next, we may see water proofing be part of the LG DNA pretty soon. As many flagships out there have either water-proof or at least water resistant designs, it is imperative that LG at least copy this design feature so that it can stand toe-to-toe with other high-end smartphones out there.

Will these two features be included in the upcoming flagship model of 2017 by LG? We have to wait and see – so stay tuned to TechNave for more information as it appears online.


All New HTC One (HTC One 2014) passes Tenaa and reveals tech specs

While we've seen any number of leaks (pictures or tech specs) about the All New HTC One or alternatively known as the HTC One 2014, it has just recently passed Tenaa from China. Coming with pictures and tech specs, this is as semi-official as it gets folks, at least until the expected HTC launch. Tech specs confirmed by Tenaa include a 2.26GHz Snapdragon 801 chipset, 2GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB storage + microSD, 5-inch display with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and 16MP + 4MP camera. Measuring in at 146 x 70.5 x 9.5mm and weighing in at 157g, there is some confusion with the camera details. This is because it isn't clear if the 16MP + 4MP camera sensors refers to the dual cameras on the back or the front camera. We think that both the front and back have a 4MP UltraPixel camera, while another 16MP is located on the rear. We shouldn't have too long to wait though as the All New HTC One or HTC One 2014 is expected to come on 25 March 2014.


Rumours: LG G6 will be using a super-wide 18:9 screen

The standard ratio for smartphones has always been the 16:9 ratio for the past few years. Even as the screen goes larger and the resolution goes higher – the ratio still stays the same. LG however may be going a different route, as they are said to be using a new screen of their LG G6, which has a 18:9 screen resolution.

LG Display announced that they have produced a new screen with a QHD+ resolution (1440 x 2880) and also confirmed that the screen will be used in LG’s next flagship, which is most likely the LG G6. The panel is a 5.7-inch display, with a 564 pixels per inch resolution – which LG Display says will deliver a more immersive viewing experience”. Also the screen is great for dual-screen multitasking – a feature in Android 7.0. Furthermore, the screen is super responsive thanks to the inTOUCH technology that results in very minimal delay between screen touch and device response. Lastly, LG promises the screen will consume 30% less power.

The screen may first feature on LG’s own device, but we may see more companies using this new screen ratio as to allow more interesting experiences to be made and felt on their smartphones. Stay tuned to TechNave for more LG G6 news.


Rumours: LG Optimus L9 II gets leaked

According to rumours the LG Optimus L9 II is going to get announced and released very soon. While the official announcement is reportedly just around the corner, images and tech specs of the mid-range smartphone have leaked showing off features like a solid plastic build and tech specs which include:

While it is definitely targeting the mid-range, the L9 II may also have features like rear sensor illumination. No news on an actual release date for Malaysia or for pricing but many are expecting the smartphone to come in by the end of August 2013.


Rumours: LG V10 successor to be released in September this year

A report online has surfaced that the successor to the LG V10 smartphone will be announced sometime later this year – specifically around September. The LG V10 is a flagship-level device, so we expect the update to have similar spec level as well.

At this moment of time there are no news of the expected specs for the smartphone, but we can expect it to have a large Quad HD display, and a secondary ticker screen. This will be similar to the V10, which sports a main 5.7-inch Quad HD display, and a smaller, 2.1-inch one. We also may see it feature one of the high-end processors from Qualcomm – either the Snapdragon 820 or 821, and following trend, may feature up to 6GB of RAM.

Continue to follow us on TechNave to have up to date information of the rumoured LG V10 upgade news.


Rumours: LG V20 coming to Malaysia soon?

While LG as a brand is not as prevalent in Malaysia when compared to the other brands, they have been coming out with pretty nice phones that unfortunately have been out of reach from the Malaysian consumer hands. Now however a new report from our friends at Lowyat may hint that LG will be bringing their flagship, the LG V20, here.

According to a Sirim filing, the LG V20 has been registered by the local distributor for certification. This is needed before new electronic devices can be sold here in Malaysia, and it is usually a precursor before official sale in Malaysia.

What makes this news interesting is that the previous model, the LG V10, never made it to our shores, so it will be interesting to see this model appear locally while the predecessor never made it to our store shelves. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the LG V20 in Malaysia.


Rumours: LG V20 leaked photos appears online

Google themselves has hinted about the LG V20 and it being the first phone running Nougat before anyone else. Now we have leaked photos on how the phone will look like once it is launched officially.

From the outset, it looks like the phone will have the dual screen that was present in the V10 – giving users a secondary display that is always on for notifications and alerts. Also barely seen on the photo are two cameras right next to the secondary display. The 5.7-inch display looks sharp, especially when paired with a black housing.

The LG V20 may come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or 821, and perhaps 4GB or more of RAM. The purported launch date will be sometime in September, so we will share more details when more appears, right here on TechNave.


Rumours: LG V20 render seen online

The successor to LG’s V10 is expected to arrive soon to markets around the world by September, and it will be the first OEM device to run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. Now, we have an idea on how the LG V20 will look like on launch day.

The biggest question being asked is if LG will continue the modular LG Friends that was introduced in the LG G5. From the renders, we may just see it as a module release button is seen ad the side of the device. The rear camera is also expected to be carried over from the LG G5 - at least the dual camera design in any case.

The render does not show any power button – which makes us believe that the fingerprint scanner is also the power button for the V20. From the leaked details, the V20 will be 159.5 mm tall and 78.1 mm wide, with a 7.7 to 8.8 thickness – the thickest part being the camera module.

Underneath, we may see the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 powering the device, an expected 4GB of RAM, a quad HD screen, USB Type-C and a metal body.

We will share more details of the LG V20 once more appears online – in the mean time stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and info.


Rumours: LG V20 will not be modular, but will come with removable back

The LG G5 was the company’s first foray into the modular smartphone market – and it did not really catch on like fire among enthusiasts and consumers. The upcoming LG V20 is reported not to have a modular system – rather it will have a removable back that allows access to the battery.

When we say removable back – we meant only a partial removable panel, according to the reports. A render on Android Authority reveals that the back panel can be opened – at least half of it – for users to have access to the battery and what we conjure the SIM slots and memory slot as well.

The renders are not official, but we may just see the return of removable backs on flagships with the LG V20. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more information on this matter in the near future.


Rumours: LG V30 appears in concept video

YouTuber Concept Creator has come up with a video that may show us the concept look of what LG’s upcoming premium smartphone, the LG V30 might look like:

Based on the video, it can be seen that the V30 could have a Snapdragon 835 and 6GB of RAM as well as a dual camera like the one on the LG G6 - 13MP normal and 13MP wide-angle one. The device may also sport a USB type-C, an extremely cool top row of icons and a fingerprint reader placed on the back of the phone.

Since this is just a concept video, it may be possible that the V30 will look totally different altogether. Which spells good news because this doesn’t rule out the fact that the V30 may still retain its coveted “secondary screen”. Fingers crossed!

Not else is mentioned about any release dates or any Malaysian pricings but do stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


Rumours: LG V30 leak renders, reveals slide-out secondary display

LG’s latest premium device the LG V30 smartphone has been reported to be announced in September 2017. However according to renowned leaker Evan Blass @evleaks, the original phone concept will see the V30 feature a slide-out secondary display.

That’s right, a second display will reportedly slide out the bottom of the main display showing anything to a keyboard or additional options that would otherwise obstruct a single display.

The device somehow reminds us of the BlackBerry PRIV which also features a slide out physical keyboard. However, please be reminded that this is also just a rumour and the phone may not have the slide out feature at all so do take it with an open mind.

Whatever the legitimacy, we are really excited to see how this phone will turn out and do stay tuned to TechNave.com for any Malaysian releases and pricings for this interesting phone.


Rumours: LG V30 set to launch in South Korea and the United States in September for ~RM3k

Right on Malaysia's National Day (31 August, if you don't remember), LV will be unveiling the new LG V30 flagship at the IFA 2017. But we also got news that according to Android Authority, the device is set to appear in South Korea and U.S.A. as well in September.

How Android Authority knows this is because of some internal documents that listed the dates. Under the codename of JOAN, it will first arrive in South Korea on 15 September 2017 and then 28 September 2017 on America soil. With this information, we can also guess that the flagship will land in Europe around the same time as U.S.A. But what about Malaysia? God knows as some of you know, LG doesn't really export their LG smartphones to Malaysia so it's up to the online vendors like DirectD to do the job. If we have to assume, most probably it will come in October.

To refresh some tech-specs, the V30 is going to pack high-end ones such as the Snapdragon 835, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of ROM, a pair of 13MP dual rear cameras and a 3300 mAh battery. It could also cost around $700 (~RM2995).


All Power Banks must be SIRIM certified starting 2018

Everyone is walking around with portable power packs, also known as Power Banks these days. It has suddenly become a huge social norm and to some, an absolute daily essential accessory as it helps to keep your device alive when you’re low on juice.

Power Banks can come in many shapes and sizes and from many brands but here comes the problem; with cheap China brands suddenly massing into the market, there is no way to know if the power banks are properly built or not. These can be fatally dangerous as these literally high capacity batteries may malfunction to result in explosions or poisonous leakages.

Thus as a solution, the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism has taken the initiative to implement a regulation that states that all power banks sold in Malaysia must go through SIRIM certification. Once approved and certified, brands would need to apply for an approval letter from the ministry before their products may enter the market.

A special committee has already been set up and the regulation will be implemented as early as 2018. SIRIM approved Power Banks will be easily identified with an official SIRIM printed logo.


Rumours: LG Watch Style coming soon for RM1103?

According to Android Police it looks like LG have an Android Wear smartwatch in the works called the LG Watch Style, which may be released with the more fully featured LG Watch Sport. While HTC has cancelled their recent Android Wear smartwatch and rumours say Google my shut down Android Wear itself, the LG Watch Style may be offered for $249 (RM1103).

This is still a really high price for what is essentially a companion device here in Malaysia and there are no Malaysia release dates at all but it could be a last ditch attempt at Android Wear wearables. Despite the price and image leaks we advise taking this rumour with plenty of salt.


Rumours: LG X mach and X max showcased in official promo videos

LG launched their X series of phones earlier last month, but only a couple of models was truly showcased during the launch. Now we have updated promo videos that show two more models that should be coming soon – the LG X mach and LG X max.

The promo video clearly shows that the X mach will have support for LTE Cat. 9 3CA – a connection that promises speeds of 400 mbps over the air. It should also have a hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 5.5-inch Quad HD display, and a fingerprint scanner located on the rear.

The LG X max meanwhile is big, but not larger than the X mach as it too has a 5.5 inch screen. It also comes with a 720p display, a quad-core 1.3GHz processor, and 2GB of RAM on board.

No news yet if the two models will come to Malaysia – so stay tuned for more information on the models, right here on TechNave.


Rumours: LG X230 gets certified – heading worldwide?

LG has an extensive line of product that ranges from flagship devices to entry-level smartphones. Now, a new affordable smartphone from LG is about to hit the shelves, the X230. This phone sounds like a phone that will be targeted to the lower price brackets – and it is said to be heading to the world-wide market.

It has been recently spotted at Bluetooth SIG (Special Interest Group), where it is getting its certification. It was also listed at Geekbench so we have some inkling on the specs of the phone. It will be powered by a MediaTek MT6737M processor, coupled with 1GB of RAM. No word on the size of the device itself – but this may be on the smaller scale of things in the long run.

Will this phone come to Malaysia? We just have to find out soon, as we expect the official announcement to be done sometime during MWC2017. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information.


Rumours: LG X5 trademarked, new device in development?

It's not uncommon that most companies will make a spin-off of a certain device to meet a different target audience in different regions, take the LG G5 for example, which was revealed during CES 2016 and came out a G5 SE in Russia just end of April. Now, it seems that the company is planning to release another variant called the X5, according to a trademark made by an accompanying logo online.

The X5 name could mean anything, so we're not sure if it could be a smartphone or some kind of a new device. It's also noted that most of the time, companies would often trademark names, but unused if the idea is not working. However, there are a bunch of new LG handsets bearing the 'X' letter, such as the X cam and X screen. So maybe it has something to do with that? Furthermore, the logo is present too in the X5 trademark.

With much mystery of the X5, only time will reveal what is the buzz all about. We will keep you in the loop so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: LG applies for “UltraWide Mobile+” – beyond widescreen smartphones soon?

Standard smartphones today are built around the 16:9 screen ratio when rotated to the side (apart from the LG Optimus Vu that had a 4:3 screen ratio). Right now however LG may want to buck the trend, as they just patented a new screen form factor for mobile, dubbed “UltraWide Mobile+”.

As more companies try to innovate to make themselves stand out in the crowd – the new patent from LG may give them a legs up against their competitor – if it is executed properly. This screen ratio is the same as cinema screens, so smartphones using this form factor may use their design to simulate a movie watching experience.

We don't know if this will stay as a patent or it will go ahead and be used as a design in one of their future smartphones. So stay tuned to TechNave for more news when more information appears online.


Rumours: LG filing patent for possible folding smartphone?

It seems that the trend to follow this year is patents on folding smartphones. Take LG for example. They have just filed a patent where they are positing the idea of a foldable smartphone that can change from a smartphone to a tablet form in a flip.

The patent filing shows that the display wraps outside of the phone when it is not in tablet mode. This extra area of touch gives the phone a new control surface when it is in smartphone more. Plus, the back of the screen slides out to reveal the camera module, fingerprint scanner and a new control surface never seen before.

For entertainment, there is even a stand-mode, where the screens tilts up to function as a display while on a flat plane. Finally, the full tablet experience can be revealed when the device fully opens like a tablet, giving users a different user interface while in tablet mode.

This filing may just be something that LG is doing to keep the ideas safe from other competitors and may not be a real product by itself – but we hope it will be one day.


Rumours: LG to release flexible display or curved smartphones soon

It is a rather well-known fact that both Samsung and LG have flexible display technology. According to some reports LG may soon release a smartphone with a curved or concave screen using this flexible display technology. Reports have been rather mixed though as we have a translated report stating that a curved screen smartphone going by the name of LG Z will be revealed in October 2013. However, there is another report stating that an LG smartphone using the same flexible display technology called the LG G Flex would be revealed in November 2013. This could be 2 flexible display or curved smartphones from LG or it could be the same 1 curved screen LG smartphone. Unfortunately other tech specs, features and details are not available at this time. No Malaysia release dates or pricing either but we'll keep you updated when the LG Z or LG G Flex breaks cover.


Rumours: LG will abandon modularity with the G6

A new report states that next year’s LG G6 will be sans Friends, or what LG call their modular products. This revelation is not surprising,  as the modular market has been small and niche since the beginning.

The LG Friends were meant to expand the usability of the G5 as a phone, with new features such as better audio, better camera experience and so on. The removable bottom of the phone facilitates this upgrade and because of this, the phone gains and loses functionality – it gain a removable battery, with the loss of water resistance. The next iteration in the line will most likely see the removal of this function and we may even see a trickle down of function from the larger LG V20 to the line.

Will we see this phone come to Malaysia? Stay tuned to TechNave as we will bring more news on the LG G6 2017.


Rumours: Latest Apple iPhone 6 Plus smartphones may not bend as easily?

Rumours have it that Apple may have fixed their latest batch of Apple iPhone 6 Plus smartphones so that they do not bend as easily as before. According to rumours, this was discovered by a reddit user named doctorkuddles who had initially bought a 16GB iPhone 6 Plus smartphone for his wife and recently bought a new 128GB iPhone 6 Plus smartphone for himself. Upon closer inspection he discovered that his newer 128GB iPhone 6 was both heavier and more solid than the earlier bought 16GB iPhone 6 smartphone. His exact words were that he discovered a "red colored object placed in the volume down button crank". After contacting iFixit, they discovered that the latest batch of iPhone 6 Plus smartphones were 8g heavier than the first batch. While it doesn't confirm anything (at least until someone tries bending the latest batch of iPhone 6 Plus smartphones), it could mean that if you do accidentally bend your iPhone 6 Plus, you will get the fixed version as a replacement. Apple have not confirmed anything and doesn't seem like they are recalling any of their earlier released bendable iPhone 6 Plus smartphones either. While this may be good news for iPhone 6 Plus users do take this rumour with a good pinch of salt and don't go bending your smartphones intentionally.[Source]


Rumours: LeEco Le 2S Pro said to score 157,897 points in AnTuTu

Not only LeEco’s next flagship is said to have 8GBs of RAM, the device in question is also a processing behemoth. The upcoming LeEco Le 2S Pro has been spotted in an AnTuTu entry, with a staggering 157,897 points to its name.

We can expect the Le 2S in two SKU – a standard and a Pro model. The standard is expected to have a Snapdragon 820 and 4GB of RAM, while the more expensive model is expected to be blessed with the Snapdragon 821 and up to 8GB of RAM.

The latter model is most likely the source of the insanely high AnTuTu score, which we can see here. If this score is true, it will be one of the highest, if not the highest, score in AnTuTu. We don’t know as of today the plans for the marketing of the new model – will it see outside of China distribution? We shall see – so stay tuned to TechNave for more news soon.


All Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ tech specs, features and pricing (from ~RM4399) leaked? [Update] hands-on pics!

In a massive glut of leaks, serial leaksters @rquandt and @evleaks have revealed all the latest tech specs, features, press renders and even estimated prices for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ due for an unpacked event on 25 February 2018 at MWC. Expected to be announced at higher pricing than the Galaxy S8 and S8+, the 64GB storage S9 might go for 8790 NOK (~RM4399) while the 64GB storage S9+ could go for 9790 NOK (~RM4899) but do bear in mind that these are European estimates which are generally higher than Malaysian pricing.

Here are the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ tech specs and features:

[Update] Initial hands-on pics of the Samsung Galaxy S9 have appeared showing the front and back of the device complete with Bixby button.

Just to make sure, these are all leaks and should be taken with a good deal of salt, but both @rquandt and @evleaks have been very accurate for the most part. No Malaysian release dates or pricing details yet, but we'll be there to check them out first hand so stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: LeEco Le 2S to come with 8GB of RAM?

A new contender has entered the ring, and it comes bearing arms. LeEco is said to release a new flagship device sometime soon, and the flagship device is said to be called the LeEco Le 2S. It will come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 under the hood, and get this – 8GBs of RAM.

From the looks of the image – it will be between 5.5 or 5.7-inch in size, and looks to have either no bezel (or minimal bezel at least). It is also said to feature 64GB of internal storage if the report is correct.

LeEco has yet to officially come into the Malaysian market, but we wish they would as this smartphone looks mighty fine, and fine indeed. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more LeEco Le 2S news to you.


Rumours: LeEco next flagship to feature dual-camera module

We have the upcoming Apple iPhone 7, the current Huawei P9 and LG G5 that feature dual camera module on them. Now, LeEco is set to follow their footsteps as they prep their upcoming flagship for the world.

The creatively named LEX720 is set to be their new headlining model, with top of the line specs such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 823, 1080p touchscreen, 16-megapixel main camera, and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. RAM is 4GB (we may see 6Gb versions as well), and built-in storage is at 32GB. Now we have image confirmation that the main camera module is in fact a dual-camera module.

The design of the camera is unlike many other designs, with the location of the camera right at the back of the phone, just above the fingerprint scanner. LeEco has designed the camera that it looks like a human or an owl face, which may give some hints of their upcoming marketing ideas of the phone. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information soon.


Rumours: LeEco readying a smartphone with 8GB of RAM?

If you think the recently 6GB in the OnePlus 3 is not enough, LeEco is set to rock your world. Reports are saying that they are readying a new version of the recently launched Le Max 2 that will boast up to 8GB of RAM!

The same report states that the upcoming smartphone will have the new unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 8GB of RAM and perhaps the same specs as the previously launched model. We may see the innards stuffed into a device with a 5.7 inch QHD screen, up to 64GB of storage, and a 21/8 megapixel camera combo for imaging purposes.

No news yet when this smartphone is set to be released, and if it will be released worldwide or just limited to the Chinese market. Stay tuned to TechNave for more details as it comes out in the near future.


Rumours: LeEco's dual rear camera smartphone appears again, in full metal body

Seems like Halloween came a little early, just at the end of June we reported a new smartphone with a funny looking dual rear camera design cover and it was rumoured that it belongs to LeEco from China, following the footsteps of Huawei. The model image has resurfaced again in Weibo, this time by user @KJuma which he claimed that it was leaked by an internal staff.

The leaked image further confirms the company is up to something, the model now shown in a full metallic body with a working OS running instead of a casing body. The phone looks a bit similar to the Meizu Pro 6, what's more, the screen has a 2.5D arc design with thin bezels at the sides, even the middle LeEco logo button is redesigned. Below are some leaked picture samples:

Tech-specs wise, it may feature the all-new Snapdragon 821 processor, 1080p display, 16MP for both rear cameras + 8MP front camera, and 4GB or 6GB RAM power + 32GB ROM. We expect to see more leaks and rumours about the smartphone, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.

P/S - On a side note, the dual rear camera design is probably inspired by the face of Kodama from Princess Mononoke anime movie, clearly, someone in the design department must be a big fan of that lol.


Rumours: Leak images of a HTC smartwatch appearing online

Remember the supposedly HTC smartwatch that never came? Since 2014, there were many rumours of when it would be launched but only to be delayed again and again. So today, someone found some interesting leak pictures of a HTC smartwatch that goes by the name of "Halfbeak".

According to the leak, Halfbeak was in development a year ago, but it was never introduced by the manufacturer. From there, we can see it carrying a round face with a 360 x 360 resolution, along with an Under Armour logo at the back, meaning that it was meant to focus on sports and healthy lifestyle.

As you may guess, the current state of the smartwatch is unknown so nobody really knows. Perhaps HTC may have buried it due to unknown reasons, or maybe not. Whatever the case is, the fact remains that the smartwatch never came.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Leaked Apple iPad 5 housing confirms iPad mini-like design, plus video with front panel

Pictures showing off the rear aluminum housing for the upcoming Apple iPad 5 or 5th generation Apple iPad have recently leaked. A closer look at the housing confirms that it will go for an Apple iPad mini like design, one with thinner narrower bezels and an overall narrower look than the previous generation tablet. The proof is in the numbers, or in this case the measurements where the back housing is 168mm wide compared to the previous generation which was 185mm wide. While this may result in less space, the screen and height are expected to remain the same with the side bezels shrinking to retain the original screen size. Other changes include dual stereo speakers on the bottom and an updated volume rocker button. No news when this new Apple iPad 5 would be available (in Malaysia or around the world) or for how much but it should be soon. In the meantime, check out the video below showing off the Apple iPad 5 back panel and front panel being assembled: