New U Mobile WeChat Go SIM launch for Chinese tourists with unlimited data from RM36

Today, U Mobile has announced a new partnership with WeChat and launched a new U Mobile WeChat Go SIM together. This new Go SIM is a new prepaid SIM that will offer Chinese tourists unlimited data on WeChat, as well as having free access to HD movies, documentaries and educational content out of China via Lingcod TV subscription.

Although this new feature is the only WeChat Go cobranded prepaid SIM in Malaysia, it has other value-added services such as 1GB of free roaming data for Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia and 60 minutes’ worth of IDD calls to China or calls made in Malaysia. U Mobile customers will be able to get the new Go SIM from 6 December 2017 onwards at 138 U Mobile outlets in Malaysia as well as the various international airports in the country such as KLIA and KLIA 2, while Chinese tourists can opt to purchase the prepaid SIM pack from Sunway Media retailers in China prior to travelling. Below is the table for the price and feature details:

Sounds good for WeChat users, if you're a WeChat user and travel often we don't see any reason not to get it. Stay tuned for more U Mobile news at TechNave.com.


New US government might not be planning to remove the trade sanction imposed on HUAWEI

With the Biden administration taking over, many must have high hopes that the new government will reconsider the trade sanction imposed on HUAWEI. However, it looks like there will be no good news as the President's pick for Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has no intentions of removing the sanction.

According to the source, Raimondo has made a statement about her stance claiming that she sees no reasons that HUAWEI shouldn't continue to be on the country's Entity List. She believes that the company is on the list is because it poses a risk to US national security or foreign policy interests. From there, it is apparent that HUAWEI is not regaining access to US technology services or hardware anytime soon.

Following the statement, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that the eastern country remains opposed to sanctions imposed on its corporates by the US and urges them to stop this wanton oppression against Chinese companies. In the fourth quarter of 2020, HUAWEI has lost its place in the top 5 smartphone manufacturers after facing a substantial decline in its global smartphone market share. Despite that, it has been reported that the Chinese company has been working hard to rescue the situation including developing an in-house operating system.

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


New USB Type-C will support up to 240W power delivery

It seems that the USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Revision 2.1 has been launched in collaboration with major manufacturers such as HP, Google, MediaTek, Qualcomm, Samsung, and more. The new specifications come with various improvements including up to 240W power delivery, which allows it to charge electronic devices such as laptops much faster.

In addition to that, USB Type-C chargers will be much safer as well as the new standard will be more than capable of charging Windows laptops that require up to 130W, making it much safer compared to the current standard that only supports up to 100W. However, it is best to note that the new cables will most likely be much pricier as they’re rated for up to 240W power delivery.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the new USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification Revision 2.1? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS Zenfone 10’s specs leaked before launch, features 200MP main camera and 3.5mm audio jack

Previously, we reported on the leaked renders of the upcoming ASUS Zenfone 10 which show the device’s compact and colourful design. Now, the specs of the device were also leaked, just a few days before its launch on 29 June.

Brought to you courtesy of the good folks at WinFuture, the leak claims that the Zenfone 10 would feature a 5.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with a resolution of Full HD+. Besides that, the device will be offered with either 8 or 16GB of RAM and either 256 or 512GB of storage.

The compact phone will also pack a 5000mAh battery according to the leak, which would guarantee amazing battery life. There’s no mention of the charging speed, though ASUS had previously confirmed that the Zenfone 10 will feature wireless charging and that the processor would be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Camera-wise, the selfie camera is touted to be a 32MP shooter, while the rear features a 200MP main + 8MP ultra-wide dual-camera setup. There’s also a 3.5mm audio jack, something you rarely find in flagship devices these days.

Other notable specs include an IP68 rating, a metal frame with a plastic back and five colourful finishes. Of course, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet.

Well, we just have to wait a few days until 29 June to find out for sure. Until then, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


New Ubisoft Forward on 10 September 2020 set to reveal new games

Back in July, Ubisoft officially announced the new Hyper Scape battle royale game and Watch Dogs: Legion. Now, the developer has confirmed that another Ubisoft Forward event will be held on 10 September 2020, with new games expected to be revealed during the live-stream.

The event will start with a Brawlhalla match up between members of the Ubisoft News team and Blue Mammoth Games, the developers of Brawlhalla. Following this, there will be updates from the teams that are in charge of For Honor, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, The Division 2, and Roller Champions. If you're logged in to your Uplay account at this time, you'll be able to get some in-game rewards for certain titles.

Moreover, there will also be some updates for the new game called Immortals Fenyx Rising, which was previously known as Gods & Monsters. Based on the teaser trailer, we can also expect updates for Hyper Scape, Rainbow Six Siege, and Watch Dogs: Legion. The live-stream is expected to start on 11 September 3 AM (Malaysia Time), so you'll have to stay up late if you want to catch it.

To watch the stream, you can visit the Ubisoft Forward website. With that said, which new Ubisoft game are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates on this.


New Uni5G Postpaid plans with 4G+5G data released, price starting from RM39/month

In case you missed it, there are new Uni5G Postpaid plans released by unifi as 4G+5G passes. To promote its 5G services, the starting price is just RM39 per month and three new postpaid plans in total.

A quick visit to unifi's official website will reveal that the Uni5G Postpaid 65 is the only one on promotion. Initially, it is priced at RM65/month but now RM55/month for a limited time. While the price is slashed, the 60GB 4G+5G mobile data will be given, as well as its 10GB hotspot data and unlimited calls.

There are two other postpaid plans as well, which are the Uni5G Postpaid 39 and 89. Uni5G Postpaid 39's 4G+5G mobile data is half of the former, but also receives the same amount of hotspot data and unlimited calls. Meanwhile, Uni5G Postpaid 89 has unlimited 4G+5G mobile data and customers who subscribe to this can get 5G phones at a discounted price.

On the other hand, there is a new Uni5G Prepaid with a 4G+5G pass which is a starter pack. It has 3GB of 4G mobile data but doesn't say how much 5G mobile data is allocated. Moreover, customers getting this starter pack will have rewards, freebies and rebates.

The unifi official store is available on the myunifi app, which can be downloaded on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and the Huawei AppGallery. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New VR i-Air Touch smartglasses goes beyond Google Glass

We've all seen quite a number of smartglasses coming after the Google Glass design, but few have gone beyond the standard Augmented Reality it offers to full Virtual Reality (VR). Granted, there are some VR headware like the Occulus Rift already in the market but the i-Air Touch seems to be the first VR smartglasses around. According to designers, this is to allow users to interact in a virtual environment, letting you type in the air and do Minority Report computer-like things minus said computer. The prototype i-Air Touch is already good enough to allow you to touch and interact with projected images. This is done through the use of cameras located on the i-Air Touch smartglasses which track hand movements so you don't need to wear any special Minority report gloves or handwear either. The prototype i-Air Touch comes courtesy of Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute but while it is currently more of a research project than actual consumer device, it marks the beginning of a different form of computing entirely. In related news, Google Glass is rumoured to be coming out with their consumer level Google Glass device. No pricing or Malaysia release dates though.


New Video Preview feature for Netflix now available worldwide

Are you a Netflix user? Or if not, here's a reason of why you might want to be a part of Netflix's growing network. Netflix has announced a new way of TV browing experience – 90 seconds of video previews of a single episode.

Video previews aren't exactly like teasers or trailers, but Netflix has made it in such a way that synopses the content that helps members to make faster decisions by highlighting the story, charaters and tone of a title. Netflix also reported their experiement with selected viewers, resulting them to browse less for titles and watch more.

The new video preview feature is now available globally and will become available on selected devices over the next few weeks, which includes Netflix enabled devices, game consoles Roku devices, smart TVs and others in the coming months.

That's all from Netflix's announcement, so enjoy the new feature and stay tuned for more Netflix news at Technave.com!


New Vivo NEX 3 sketch design reveals waterfall display, a possible under-screen camera and more

While the Vivo NEX proved to be a unique full-screen smartphone, the NEX Dual Display never really got to see the light at the end of the tunnel in the Malaysia market (meaning they never made it here). Obviously, the company is already working on the NEX 3 as confirmed by the Product Manager, Li Xiang showcasing the new "waterfall" display and other interesting features.

From the forums of Weibo, the display's edge is extremely curved and judging the bottom chin, it looks really thin and no signs of any cutouts and notches as expected. However, reports are saying that Vivo will be adopting a new technology which is a "screen camera solution". This is probably the same under-screen camera that we saw from OPPO during MWC Shanghai 2019 in China.

On top of that, sources are reporting that the company has also got rid of the "window effect" on the display too and that's awesome. But of course, we still have to take this news with a grain of salt, so we can't rule out the possibility of the pop-up front camera that they started out. Also, based on the sketch here, the NEX 3 will have a triple rear camera based on the design of a mechanical watch.

The Vivo NEX 3 looks quite promising, we should be expecting more news about it in the coming next few weeks so stay tuned for more Vivo news at TechNave.com.


New Vivo V15 Pro ad shows off the back of the device with rear triple camera setup as well as camera app layout

The latest vivo V15 Pro ad features famous Bollywood star, Aamir Khan. In the video, he pulls out the pop out selfie camera smartphone from his pocket, revealing a triple rear camera setup with AI as well as a blue, lined design.

The camera app for the smartphone was also revealed. Tapping the switch camera button brings out the 32MP pop out selfie camera from hiding. Besides that, the camera app for the device features HDR mode, color mode, a timer and portrait mode. The rear triple camera setup may come with 48MP, 5MP and 8MP sensors.

Icons showing off the different modes in the camera app

Tech specs wise, the vivo V15 Pro may feature a 6.39-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 675 chipset as well as a 5th gen UD fingerprint scanner. The device is set to be announced only over a week from now, on the 20th of February. So far, only Amazon India has a page set up to notify potential buyers when the device is out for purchase.

Are you excited for the release of this smartphone?

Design-wise, the video features a blue coloured device with lines running through it, much like the Huawei Mate 20 series. Last week we’ve seen a strange blood red and black gradient finish on the smartphone. And now, another leak of the device is out on the internet, showing a royal blue vivo V15 Pro device with its extremely shiny glass (we presume) back.

A leak showing off the gorgeous blue back of the vivo V15 Pro

Just make sure you guys take this article with a fistful of salt. No Malaysia release date and pricing has been announced yet but we’ll make sure you’re the first to know if you follow TechNave.com!


New Waze feature now allows you to send location directly from the web browser

Nowadays, people are relying on navigation apps to get to their destination such as Google Maps and Waze. Both of the apps are owned by Google, and the users can use them to search for the current traffic, the nearest petrol station, food, and others. Now, Waze released a new feature to help drivers to plan out their routes.

The new update in Waze allows you to directly send a location from your web browser to your smartphone. This is not a new thing for Google Maps, but we think Waze users would be happy to have this update.

Step to log-in the web brower via smartphone

Saved location in your app is linked to the web browser

To use this feature is easy and user-friendly, all you need to do is open your Waze app in your smartphone and connect to the web browser via the QR code. Search the destination that you want to go and save it, then it will automatically be saved into your Waze app. After that, you will get the notification on your smartphone and it will start to direct to your destination.

Besides that, Waze also added new features such as without the need to manually type in the location to save on your phone, for example ‘home’. The web browser will have the same saved location as it is linked to your Waze app. So what do you think of this upgrade from Waze? Let us know in the comment below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


New Waze update allows you to record your own voiceover

Setting different type of voice in your Waze app is not uncommon, you have already heard the likes of C3P0 from Star Wars, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tony Fernades, Morgan Freeman, Elvis Presley and more. But right now, you can now add your own voice to the mix if you aren't satisfied with those!

The new app update, which is only available in Android,added in a voice recorder which you can customize yourself. To do your own funny voiceovers, just go to Sound & Voice, then to Voice Recorder and start recording your own lines. It's just as simple as that.

In addition, there is also a new Mr. T voiceover. However, keep in mind that at this moment, it is only available in USA and Canada (Android version once again). But that can be changed if the iOS gets an update on that, we shall see.

Stay tuned for more geeky news at TechNave.com.


New Western Digital Purple microSD card to be on sale soon starting from RM99

Today, Western Digital Corp has announced a new Purple microSD card product coming soon at the end of April. It will be available across all major IT malls and WD official stores at Lazada, 11Street and Shopee as well at a recommended price of RM99 (32G) and RM159 (64G).

Designed in mind for data demands of modern surveillance system installers and integrators, the card is built to support a wide range of video resolutions and surveillance video recording implementations, additional highlights of the new microSD card include:

“From Big Data, to Fast Data, to data-centric applications such as surveillance, the volume, speed, variety and value of data continues to exponentially grow and transform. Leveraging our proven capabilities in consumer and industrial memory card innovation, the Western Digital Purple microSD card is the ideal solution for mainstream commercial surveillance data at the edge,” said Christopher Bergey, Vice President of Embedded and Integrated Solutions at Western Digital.

“Whether capturing 4K video, used in AI-enabled cameras, or part of a larger data system supporting ‘smart surveillance’ applications, this rugged and intelligent card delivers ‘surveillance-class’ endurance and tremendous performance to enable trusted video capture in some of the harshest conditions. When combined with our popular Purple and Ultrastar hard disk drives (HDDs) to support data preservation and real-time analytics, Western Digital now provides the industry’s most comprehensive offering for surveillance data, from the edge to the core.” he concluded.

For more information on the Purple microSD card and the complete Western Digital Purple surveillance portfolio, you can check it out at their website right here and stay tuned for WD news at TechNave.com.


New #WhateverFromHome by Astro & Broadband offers 100Mbps, 102 channels from RM6/day

In an effort to adapt to the current pandemic, Astro just announced a new #WhateverFromHome campaign plan for Malaysians. From the official website, the plan offers up to 102 channels and an Internet speed at 100Mbps just from RM6 per day.

Should you be interested to sign up, you can get a 1-month Broadband for free and RM80 Starbucks Gift Card (applicable for online sign-up and for the first 100 activated customers only). Moreover, users will be able to shop from home as well via the Astro Go shop. As you can expect, several exclusive contents such as sports (English Premier League in live broadcast), as well as other variety of local and international favourites such as The Maid (Astro Ria), Kampung Pisang BerSiri-siri, Muzikal Lawak Superstar 2 (Astro Warna), Upin & Ipin and Ejen Ali (Astro Ceria) and many more are included.

Part and parcel of the Astro Experience are also enjoying shows on mobile devices with Astro GO, and streaming in 4K UHD content with the Ultra Box, which also includes Cloud Recording, improved content recommendations based on viewing history, and the ability to record multiple shows at the same time. On top of that, the first 500 customers who sign up for this #WhateverFromHome package can also get a Samsung Soundbar for free (but excluding sign-ups online).

By the way, existing Value Pack customers adding on 100Mbps broadband to their subscription will enjoy RM30 monthly rebates and only pay RM179/month. At the same time, new Astro & Broadband customers (Value Pack and 100Mbps broadband) will enjoy RM20 monthly rebates and only pay RM189/month For more information, you can visit the official Astro website here.


ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe now ships with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821

Apparently this rumour is actually true. ASUS just announced that their upcoming Zenfone 3 Deluxe would be shipping with the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, instead of the 820. This update will only be for the 256GB model however.

As a recap, the specs of the updated Zenfone 3 Deluxe are as follow:

The new smartphone will be arriving in certain markets around the world, excluding Malaysia. Of course they may just change their mind about that, just like the specs of the Zenfone 3 Deluxe. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information.


New WhatsApp lets you keep selected messages from disappearing

Sometimes, it's funny to see how an app's feature derives another. WhatsApp's Disappearing Messages is a useful features for some people, as it provides security to sensitive info or discussions. But what if you wanted to prevent some messages from disappearing?

Well, WhatsApp started working on the solution last year. The idea was to allow users to select or star messages, marking them as messages to be kept from deletion. Originally called "Kept Messages", the feature has now officially launched as "Keep in Chat". This feature does exactly what it says on the tin - keep messages in the chat room.

Specifically, all users in a chat can mark a messages they want to keep. Doing so notifies the original sender, who can decide whether to allow the message to remain or be deleted eventually via Disappearing Messages. All saved messages are marked by a bookmark icon, and can be found in the Kept Messages folder for future reference.

So, who would use this? If you have a chat room for confidential business, it's great to have the option of clearing away the clutter and only keeping what's important. But what do you think, is there another feature you'd like to see on WhatsApp? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New WhatsApp updates like Voice Status, Private Audience Selector & more are coming soon

This year, WhatsApp announced that there will be some new updates for our Status. Like your personal chats and calls, your WhatsApp status is protected by end-to-end encryption so you can share privately and securely.

So what are the updates? Well, you can choose who gets to look at your status on WhatsApp. Called the Private Audience Selector, you can update your privacy settings per status so you can choose who views your status each time you update it. You can even set a Voice Status up to seconds to send a more personal update rather than typing.

Moving on, you will be able to do Status Reactions as a quick and easy way to respond to status updates from your friends and close contacts. The Status Profile Rings for new updates will be integrated too so that you will never miss a status from a loved one. Last but not least, you will also automatically see a visual preview of the link content when you post a link on your status.

These updates have started rolling out to users globally and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New WhatsApp vulnerability allows attackers to suspend your account

Many Malaysians use WhatsApp as their primary messaging app. So what if you wake up one day to find WhatsApp no longer working for you? In a new report, security researchers have confirmed that this is possible.

According to Forbes (via Android Police), there's a new WhatsApp vulnerability that allows attackers to suspend your account using your phone number. While it doesn't provide them access to your account, it's quite troublesome to suddenly lose access to it. So if you start getting random WhatsApp verification messages, you could have become a target for this new form of childish attack.

So how does the vulnerability work? It's surprisingly simple, to be honest. First, the attacker installs Whatsapp on a new device. Then they enter the wrong 6-digit authentication code multiple times to block you from logging in. After that, attackers would trick WhatsApp support into deactivating your account.

WhatsApp (now owned by Facebook) is already aware of the problem, so a bug patch should be coming out soon. If not, it will probably be fixed once someone influential is affected. Either way, do keep an eye on random verification messages! For more news like this, stay tuned to TechNave.


New WiFi technology may saves power – uses 10,000 times less juice than current tech

While having WiFi is important to keep most devices connected to the internet, it can drain the battery of any devices that is connected to the local network. A new study and research from University of Washington may solve that problem however, as they have developed a new WiFi system dubbed Passive WiFi, which consumes about 10,000 times less power than conventional systems.

The team says that the new technology could result in new types of communications that couldn't be devised before because of the power requirements of current Wi-Fi systems. At the current moment it can go up to 11Mbps download speeds, but this is achieved at really low power consumption, so it should be perfect for systems that needs low power, but more range than a Bluetooth connection can provide.

The best part about this new system is that it is backward compatible with current WiFi systems, so any existing infrastructures can be used to connect with these new devices. We may see more power efficient wireless cards in the near future, so we may be surfing the net without incurring any big power consumption. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news and information.


New Wiko Ufeel Go announced for RM599 with 4000 mAh battery

Today, Wiko Mobile Malaysia has yet again expanded their Ufeel series, now introducing the Ufeel Go, this smartphone comes with a long-lasting battery capacity of 4000 mAh and it only cost at an amazing RM599. It's now available at all authorised retail outlets throughout Peninsular and East Malaysia, below is the official specifications:

Like all Ufeel devices, the fingerprint sensor technology can register up to 5 different fingerprints on their data, instantly unlocking the phone, open applications, access encrypted files, launch the camera function, or making a phone call. It also has a power-sharing capability that acts as a powerbank and is still able to deliver more than a full day’s use.

In addition, the Phone Assist and Smart Actions features make management of applications and settings easy and intuitive for any user. For more information, kindly visit their home page or their official Facebook page and stay tuned for more Wiko news at Technave.com.


New Windows 10 update officially removes flash support

Based on a statement by bleepingcomputer.com, it seems that Microsoft has recently released a new optional update for the Windows 10 which removes Adobe Flash Player and it will not be allowed to be reinstalled on the same machine. However, if a standalone version of the Flash Player was installed onto the computer, the update will not remove it.

With that being said, if for any reason you require Adobe Flash Player installed onto your computer, head over to Adobe’s official website to download it. If you’re keen on downloading the update in order to remove Adobe Flash Player your computer that’s running on Windows 10, head over to Microsoft’s official website.

What are your thoughts on Windows 10 removing the Adobe Flash Player? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New Windows Media Player now allows users to manage music library

Not long after the release of Windows 11, Microsoft had replaced the Groove Music app with the new version of Windows Media Player as the operating system's primary media player. Not only that, but the company has also resurrected the feature that allows users to manage the library, which makes it feel like the old days with Windows 98's media player once again.

The new managing music library feature will let users add, delete and view their favourite albums in Windows Media Player. Besides that, it has also started to allow users to control the brightness and contrast of the videos. These new things will probably let users feel enough using the pre-installed media player rather than downloading the ones provided by third parties.

After rolling out these, we'll probably see more features for the media player. Microsoft has been quite ambitious with its software nowadays, as the company has also been planning to revamp the File Explorer. Let us know what you think about the new Windows Media Player by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


New Xbox app could let you stream games to iOS devices

As far as Microsoft is concerned, the launch of its Xbox Series X next-gen console in November 2020 isn't the only part of its gaming business strategy. The company is banking a lot on its Xbox Game Pass and the xCloud games streaming platform to bring players in. But while xCloud isn't available on iOS, Apple may approve the new Xbox app for iOS.

According to The Verge, the new Xbox app announced earlier this week could allow users to stream games to iOS devices. Microsoft has apparently said that it wants to have the app available on both Android and iOS, so the app has already been sent to Apple for the reviewing process. Once it has been approved, iOS users will be able to download the app in the future and stream games from a PC or Xbox console to their iOS device.

The idea is to directly stream from a device within your local network

Many believe that the Xbox app will pass the review process. But how is it supposed to stream to an iOS device? From the description of the "Remote Desktop Clients" feature, we're assuming it's going to work like Steam's streaming feature. You can stream a game on your Steam library to another PC logged in to your Steam within the network.

On paper, Apple doesn't have a good reason to block the Xbox app. But Apple has already blocked Microsoft's xCloud to avoid the competition, so who knows? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates on this.


New Xiaomi 13 series poster & specs leaked as we wait for the postponed event

Since the Xiaomi 13 series got postponed, Xiaomi actually decided to shed some highlights of the upcoming flagship. As we continue to wait for the postponed event, we got ourselves some new leaked posters of the front display and rear camera.

On the Xiaomi Community website, we got to see a Xiaomi 13 model in its full glory. The side frames are flat just like the current iPhone models, alongside a punch-hole front camera at the top centre. According to previous rumoured news, the phone features an OLED display with a 93.3% screen-to-body ratio. It's expected to have a high refresh rate too.

On the back, the Xiaomi 13 will have cameras with Leica lenses. The rear camera is said to use a Sony IMX989 sensor as well as supporting HyperOIS for image stabilization. On the other hand, other highlighted features include the memory configuration of up to 12GB + 512GB based on LPDDR5X and UFS 4.0, the anticipated Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and a 120W fast charging technology.

We are still waiting for the next Xiaomi 13 series launch announcement so until then, do sit tight and wait for it. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 teaser video reveals a full-screen design, hinting at under-display camera

Xiaomi has announced that it will debut its highly-anticipated flagship smartphone Mi Mix 4 on 10 August. One day before the launch, the company released a teaser video that reveals the device with a full-screen design, which might have subtly confirmed that it will indeed feature an under-display camera.

We have been seeing rumours about the Mi Mix 4 being the first Xiaomi smartphone to use the under-display camera technology. From the teaser video, it's clear that the upcoming device doesn't feature any form of notches or cutouts. Therefore, Mi Mix 4 might be the pioneer of the Xiaomi smartphones with under-display cameras that could come in the future.

Other than a full-screen design, the Mi Mix 4 is also expected to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ processor paired with up to 12GB of RAM. Xiaomi also hinted at the device having Ultra-Wideband (UWB) as an advanced Bluetooth version that uses a short-range connection. With the technology, the Mi Mix would be able to ensure faster and stable data transmission as well as locating other smart devices more accurately.

Are you excited to see the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest smartphone news.


ASUS Zenfone 6 hands on leak shows dual slider mechanism

We’re only a few days away from the launch of the much anticipated ASUS Zenfone 6 and a leaked hands on video of the device has surfaced online. The video shows brief hands-on shots of the device, showcasing a dual slider mechanism on the device.

Sliding the video upwards shows off dual speakers at the bottom of the device. Sliding the device down reveals the selfie camera which looks to have 2 LED flashes built into it. It is unclear if the selfie camera is a single or dual setup according to the video. When you slide upward, the device reveals what seems to look like a second touch display at the bottom of the device. One of the icons at the bottom looks like a shutter button and the other is unclear. Our guess is that the panel may be a panel where you can insert certain apps as shortcuts.

In addition, the bottom of the device shows off a USB-C port as well as 2 slits which likely are the speakers. The back comes with a dual rear camera setup with LED flash as well as a rear mounted fingerprint scanner. As for the front, we could easily see a full infinity display but there is a slight chin at the bottom of the display. The right side holds the volume button as well as the power button. As for the design of the device, it looks very rectangular with a very unappealing rear design.

ASUS had revealed the blueprint of their design on Twitter a few days ago. However, due to the quality of the video, it was hard to discern of certain parts of the design was missing or just cannot be seen such as the Smart Key and the 3.5mm headphone jack. The leak also did not match rumours going around in regards to the device’s official casing as the rear design of the device in the video is completely different to the leaked images of the case.

We’re only 2 days away from the device’s launch so it is best that we sit tight until official announcements about the device is revealed. It is speculated that the device may be priced at ~RM2680 with tech specs that include the Snapdragon 855. I do hope that the ASUS Zenfone 6 does not look this way. What do you think? Keep up with the latest ASUS Zenfone 6 news and updates on TechNave.com.


New Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 version with Snapdragon 650 chipset and Mi 5 reveal date

You may already be aware that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is already out for quite some time now, well there's a new version of it (Redmi Note 3 Pro) and this time it's equipped with the Snapdragon 650 processor (previously it was MediaTek Helio X10). The processor is also backed up by 2x Cortex A72 cores and 4x Cortex A53 cores, with Adreno 510 GPU. Despite the upgrade, Xiaomi decided to put the price CNY 999 (around RM662)  only, so this makes the device the most cheapest and powerful mid-range smartphone available right now.

The PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) is ultra-fast as it only takes 0.1 seconds, F/2.0 apertures are also present for the two cameras. There are currently two versions of the device, one with 2GB RAM/16GB ROM model and the 3GB RAM/32GB ROM as seen above in the list, and both design are reported to be the same. The first model will launch on 17 January in China first, whereas the latter does not have an official date yet.

Lastly, there's a leaked information regarding the Mi 5's released date. It seems that Xiaomi is planning to have a press conference on 22 February, which coincidentally starts the same day as the MWC 2016 in Barcelona on 21 February. Stay tuned as we bring more Xiaomi news to you all.


New Xiaomi Redmi Pro picture samples teased and unknown Xiaomi phone certified

In just less than a week away from Xiaomi Redmi Pro's debut on 27 July, Xiaomi has begun releasing teasers of the device and it seems to be focusing on the camera aspects. We get to see two picture samples from the Redmi Pro and it's quite unbelievable that it could capture such quality.

As you can see in the picture samples, the depth of field effect is captured by the camera fantastically and although it's taken by professional photographers, this is something that most users want in a smartphone these days. To add on to that, it's has been speculated for days now that the Redmi Pro will equip a dual camera sensor at the back, so maybe we shouldn't be surprised at the quality there. If that's really the case, then the Redmi Pro will indeed be the company's first device to feature dual rear camera.

Furthermore, a new Xiaomi smartphone that's possibly the Redmi Pro itself or another device has been granted certification in China. However, according to the list, there's not much information that we can gather because the only thing that was mentioned is the 5V/2A charger which belongs to the Redmi family. the information above also reveals the device will come with entire network support.

Are you excited that the Redmi Pro will feature awesome camera specifications? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com and we will definitely keep an eye on this.


New Xiaomi Smart AIoT devices Malaysia release: a smart speaker, electric toothbrush, hair dryer & more from RM199

Xiaomi Malaysia just introduced a wide array of smart AIoT products and all of them will be arriving for the 9.9 sales. Besides the Xiaomi Smart TV A2 Series, Redmi Buds 4 Series and the Smart Air Fryer 3.5L, there are also the Xiaomi Smart Speaker (IR Control), Electric Toothbrush T700, Water Ionic Hair Dryer H500, Camera 2K (Magnetic Mount) and Smart LED Ceiling Light.

Starting with the Smart Speaker, it has an LED clock display that supports adaptive brightness, and a built-in IR transmitter that works with Google Assistant as well as Chromecast built-in. It can be used to connect with multiple smart speakers too around the house. The price tag is RM199.

Next, the Electric Toothbrush T700 (RM429) is what it is as the name suggests. However, the design retains the regular rectangular toothbrush shape instead of being circular. It features multiple power adjustments with high-frequency vibration, with the bristles equipped with DuPont Staclean Brush wire, LED smart display, personalized settings with the app and long battery life and flexible charging.

On the other hand, Xiaomi's new hair dryer (RM259) uses water ion deep hydration technology. It can moisturise your hair for lustre, smoothness, and hydration, thanks to the built-in condenser that condense the moisture in the air. The separate cold-air channel also protects your hair from being damaged by excessive temperatures.

If you're looking for a camera, there's the Xiaomi Camera 2K (RM129) that offers a magnetic mount, infrared night vision, two-way voice calls and motion detection. Last but not least, the Xiaomi Smart LED Ceiling Light (RM399) can be connected with the Xiaomi Home app and Apple Homekit. You can utilise its auto light-on function, as well as its Daylight and Moonlight modes.

There are no promo bundles given for each of the smart AIoT devices mentioned here, but you can refer to the launching date of when they will be released in all the Xiaomi Store, Lazada and Shopee below:

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


New Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones with Snapdragon 870 chipset coming soon

In 2021, Xiaomi proved itself one of the better brands, even becoming the second biggest smartphone vendor in Q2 2021. You can attribute this to excellent mid-range devices, but flagships also played a role. And now, there are another two flagships on the way.

According to a Chinese leaker, there's going to be a new Xiaomi and Redmi flagship smartphone coming soon and some specs were leaked. Both devices are expected to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, a 5000mAh battery, and 67W fast charging. In our opinion, the first device could be a Xiaomi 11 variant while the second one could be the Redmi K50.

Besides the chipset, the Xiaomi phone will come with a 6.7-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 33W wireless charging, a 20MP selfie cam, and a 108MP main camera. Allegedly, it will also have dual Harmon Kardon speakers and an X-axis motor. On the other hand, the Redmi phone will have a 6.6-inch Samsung display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also comes with dual JDL speakers and an X-axis motor.

Mind you, Xiaomi might not have enough time to launch it by this year. But they should be out by early 2022, so we can expect more details to show up soon. With that said, what other features do you hope to see from these models? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New Xiaomi flagship device benchmarked with AnTuTu, could be the Mi 10 Pro Plus

Xiaomi could be looking to launch its rumoured new flagship device soon. Earlier this month, it was said that a new Mi 10 Pro Plus may be in the works and it seems it may be true. A reliable source has found an AnTuTu benchmark score, which is believed to be for the new device.

The device bearing the model number M2007J1SC scored a whopping 687422 on AnTuTu, a relatively high score for a flagship device these days. According to Digital Chat Station, it's likely a device using a Snapdragon 865 chipset except on steroids as the scores outperform a typical device with that chipset. We're not sure if this means that it's using the Snapdragon 865+ chipset or if it's running some customised settings, which could affect the scores.

Millet 10 series super cup running points, more than 680,000, is it fierce? Optimized opening, chicken blood version of Snapdragon 865 [laughs without words]

Mr. Lei sees that you are waiting too eagerly and have already warmed up the new flagship super cup of Xiaomi ahead of time. The official warm-up is coming soon, how many are ready to change [doge]

Besides the chipset, it's rumoured that this phone could come with a 120Hz display. Another thing it could have is a fast-charger that supports over 100W, which was mentioned a few weeks ago. There are also rumours that it may have a 108MP camera at the back, though that may not be the case as Digital Chat Station hints that it may be 48MP only.

Moreover, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has more or less hinted that a launch event could be coming soon. Signs are pointing at an early August launch, so do stay tuned to TechNave.com for news on that. With that said, what do you think of this rumour, is this device using a Snapdragon 865 or 865+ chipset?


New Xiaomi patent hints a foldable smartphone with 4 cameras and clamshell design

It seems that a new patent from Xiaomi seems to hint that they could be working on a smartphone with a clamshell design that’s equipped with up to 4 cameras. While not much is known in regards to the smartphone in question, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the local market.

If you look closely at the patents, you’ll see that the top left of the display is where the dual-camera setup is located at. At the back, you’ll find another dual camera with a secondary display right beside it.

However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Would you be interested in getting the Xiaomi foldable clamshell smartphone? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New Xiaomi patent reveals rollable device, could be Mi Mix Roll

In March, Xiaomi launched the Mi Mix Fold - its first device with a foldable display. But while a few companies went for the clamshell form factor next, that might not be the case for Xiaomi. In fact, the company seems to be developing a rollable device.

It was first rumoured in December that Xiaomi has been working on a rollable phone. According to MySmartPrice, Xiaomi is working on a rollable device that's similar to the OPPO X 2021. However, it doesn't just roll out in one direction. Instead, the device can allegedly extend out in two directions. When not extended, the excess of the display is wrapped around the back of the device.

Besides the rollable display, the patent also shows us a few possible features for the device. As you can see, the so-called Mi Mix Roll has a triple-camera setup at the back, right in the middle. It also has two speakers and a USB-C connector at the bottom, as well as the SIM tray on top.

Of course, patents are usually proofs of concept, so Xiaomi's rollable device could end up with a different design and features. Still, what do you think of it so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New Xiaomi patent shows different pop-up camera designs, including one with 7 sensors

We all know by now that patents don't necessarily result in finished products. However, it's still cool to see what brands and companies are cooking up in the background. Recently, a new patent filing by Xiaomi was approved by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and it contains designs for a smartphone with a pop-up system with multiple cameras.

There are three separate designs, all of them depicting the same mechanism that houses both front and rear cameras, included in the patent document. The first one has two cameras for the front and back, followed by two front and three rear cameras for the second, and two front with five rear cameras for the third design. It should be noted that while the pop-up mechanism is quite wide, we're uncertain if the housing is thick enough to fit that many camera sensors inside.

In order: Front, Back (1st design), Back (2nd design), Back (3rd design)

In our opinion, while the first and second design seems doable, the third one might be a tad unrealistic. But what do you think about it and are you interested in a phone with a pop-up system containing seven cameras? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


New Xiaomi smart security cameras Malaysia release - starting price from RM149

Besides the Redmi Note 12 series and Redmi Watch 3, Xiaomi Malaysia continues to expand its AIoT product line with a new range of smart security cameras. With a starting price of RM149, below are the details that you should know.

According to Xiaomi Malaysia, the C-series cameras are ideal for indoors, offering a range of increased clarity and coverage, as well as a 360º full panoramic vision for full home monitoring, AI human detection and support two-way real-time voice calling. The C-series include the Xiaomi Smart Camera C400 (2.5K ultra-clear HD, 4MP camera), Xiaomi Smart Camera C300 (2K ultra-clear HD, 3MP camera) and Xiaomi Smart Camera C200 (1080p Full HD, 2MP camera).

For outdoor surveillance, there's the Xiaomi Outdoor Camera AW300 and Xiaomi Outdoor Camera AW200. The AW300 features an ultra-HD 2K resolution whereas the AW200 features a high-resolution 1080p. Both have smart full-colour night vision, Spotlight mode, two-way voice calls and AI human detection technology. The water and dust resistance is available too, but with different ratings (IP66 for AW300, IP65 for AW200).

All newly announced Xiaomi security cameras (except the AW300) are now available in Malaysia and can be purchased from all Authorised Xiaomi stores in Malaysia, and online on Lazada and Shopee. Below is the official pricing for each model:


New Xiaomi smartphone spotted on TENAA, could be the Xiaomi Redmi 6

There is a new Xiaomi device spotted on TENAA which might be the Xiaomi Redmi 6. Based on the listing, the device seems to have a 5.45-inch display with as aspect ratio of 18:9 as well as a 3000mAh battery.

Based on another leak, pictures of the alleged Xiaomi Redmi 6 has been circulating around the internet showcasing the device having a dual rear camera, fingerprint scanner behind it as well as a notch on the display itself. As always with all rumours, take every bit of information with a grain of salt. Right now there is no other news available regarding the Xiaomi device, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


ASUS Zenfone 6 key specs revealed with rotating camera, Snapdragon 855, 5000mAh battery and more

Key specs of the ASUS Zenfone 6 was revealed today by the Foreign Trade Association (FTA) while announcing the winners of the Design & Innovation Awards which happened to include the ASUS Zenfone 6. ASUS’s upcoming device is due to be revealed tomorrow, 16th May.

The most interesting feature about this device is the selfie camera. Unlike most companies who tried to remove or minimize the sensor via punch hole screens or pop up cameras, ASUS has instead taken a more interesting approach. The Zenfone 6’s selfie camera is housed in a rotating module which rotates upwards from the back, allowing the device a full infinite display with slim bezels. The rotating module is made with a material called liquid metal which lowers the module’s weight by 20% while increasing resistance. Users can manually adjust the module to suit their needs.

The rotating camera module tucks itself flatly in the back after you're done

Now, the camera comes in a dual camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor and a 13MP wide angle lens. Other notable features on this device includes glass protection on the front and back of the phone (with the front protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 6) and a rear mounted fingerprint scanner. In terms of tech specs, ASUS has hinted that the device may be released with a 5000mAh battery capacity when they threw shade at the OnePlus 7 on Twitter. Besides that, there’s also the Snapdragon 855 chipset and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4.0 fast charge support.

In addition, we may find two colour variants for the device which are black and blue or silver and has been rumoured to retail at ~RM2680. I do hope you guys can take this article with a dash of salty goodness which is salt while we wait for the official announcement tomorrow. Personally, I’m not a big fan of moving mechanical parts and this looks a very exposed moving part but what do you guys think? Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the ASUS Zenfone 6 reveal tomorrow!

5000 > 1+7+3700, so why choose ordinary when you can #DefyOrdinary? #ZenFone6 pic.twitter.com/x8R24953mS


New Xpax Magic Reload offers more internet data and unlimited calls

Dato' Sri Shazalli Ramly (middle), Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad and Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin (middle right), Chief Marketing and Sales Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad offically launching the new Xpax Magic Reload plan with the dancers

With Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom)'s quest of providing great mobile experience to their customers continues, as today together with Xpax they have officially launched a new Magic Reload plan that features unlimited calls, free unlimited music with Yonder Music, carrying forward unused Internet data, Internet Burung Hantu, Call-Me-Tone, and a few Internet plans for the customers to choose.

The Magic Reload plan has five “sizes” that includes S, M, L, XL, and 2XL (or double XL) that can be subscribed anytime, S size is a Daily plan at RM8 for 1GB; M size is a Weekly plan at RM18 for 1GB; whereas L, XL, and 2XL offers RM38 (4GB), RM48 (5GB), and RM68 (7GB) respectively. Apart from that, customers get to enjoy the Internet Burung Hantu as an add-on at RM5 for 10GB, and those who are subscribed to the XL and 2XL plan are granted additional calls to other networks of up to 30 minutes and 60 minutes.

“This is indeed a great plan that we are offering to our customers, among other initiatives that will help increase internet affordability for customers, overall, to support the Government's call and objective to ensure broadband access and affordability for all.” said Dato' Sri Shazalli Ramly.

“The New Magic Reload from Xpax and its great features amplify our leadership in superior network provision and a part of our ongoing effort in ensuring that every level of society stay connected to the Celcom Ultrafast 4G territory.” he added.

“This is an exceptional prepaid reload for Internet users especially, as there is an immense number of smartphone users who now surf on the go and yet to stay connected on calls. We want our customers to have the best and seamless experience for Internet related content such as for their unlimited music, movies, games that are of high value, and those that complement their ever-evoling needs.” said Zalman.

In addition, customers who get their hands on the New Magic Reload have access to FREE basic Internet for basic messaging services like Whatsapp, WeChat, and Facebook Messenger. Customers with Basic Internet are free from any pay-per-use Internet charge, for new Magic SIM Xpax users; they will get FREE Hi-Speed Internet of 200MB for RM10 only with RM6 preloaded airtime and 24 cents/min call rate.

The New Magic Reload is now available at more than 10000 outlets nationwide, to learn more about the new Xpax plan kindly visit www.xpax.com.my to check it out.


New Xpax SIM Starter Pack plan announced with no internet split for a price of RM10

(L-R) Daren Victor, Head of Brand Management, Access; Tengku Muneer Tengku Muzani, Head of Marketing; Azwan Khan Osman Khan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Business Operations; Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer; and Alvin Tan, Xpax Group Brand Manager launching the all-new Xpax

Today, an all-new Xpax prepaid plan has been announced and here's the kicker - this new prepaid plan involves no split Internet quota for Internet plans and gives freebies without complicated terms of use,the retail price for the new plan is RM10.

Called the Xpax SIM Starter Pack, it now offers RM10 of FREE basic internet and FREE 10GB for Facebook. So as long as the prepaid number is active, customers will be able to enjoy the freebie. There are plan includes:

The four new Xpax SIM starter pack plans

If customers want to add-on some more, they can do so with RM1 for a day with Unlimited Calls, Late Night Quota and YouTube streaming each; and RM7 as the other option for 7 days with more friends and data. Also, Yonder Music is free within the new plan.

The new XPAX prepaid plan are now available at more than 10000 outlets nationwide. For more information on the product, kindly visit www.xpax.com.my.


New Xpax Turbo Offers Affordable Prepaid Internet Data Plan

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad Malaysia introduced the new Xpax Turbo that offers free up to 10 GB of Internet Being Hantu every month plus free Facebook and YouTube with Internet Plan subscription.

With the rising trend of video streaming by the users during nights, Xpax Turbo offer a prepaid internet plan at only RM10 with 1.5 GB data. The plan will be available for 7 days each reload and user also can enjoy free up to 10 GB Internet Being Hantu every month, or 333 MB per day, from 1 am to 7 am.

There's total of five internet plans selection that come with free Facebook and YouTube, ranging from RM5 to RM80. The plans include the 3-day plan at RM5 (300MB), the weekly plan at RM10 (1.5GB), whilst the Monthly plans at RM30 (4GB), RM50 (9GB) and RM80 (15GB).

Other features from Xpax Turbo Internet Plan include FREE unlimited music with Yonder Music and FREE basic internet for social chat such as WhatsApp, WeChat and Facebook Messenger.

Xpax Turbo will retail at only RM10 and users will also get an introductory offer of FREE 200MB Hi-Speed Internet with RM6 preloaded airtime and a 24sen/min call rate.


New YES Kasi Up Prepaid 15 & Postpaid 49 announced with up to 100GB data and a referral reward system

Today, YTL Communications has announced and launched a new YES Kasi Up campaign. From the press release, it is an initiative to help provide cash assistance to the Malaysians with affordable data plans with a unique referral model which gives rewards. How does it work? Read on below.

According to YES, there's a new YES Kasi Up Prepaid 15 plan for 10GB (30 days) and a YES Kasi Up Postpaid 49 with 100GB per month! For the latter, the plan's first 6 months will be free on a two-year contract which effectively makes it as the most affordable postpaid plan to date. On top of that, they also mentioned a new way for Malaysians to earn some money via referral codes.

In the campaign, this is known as the YES Kasi Up Refer and Earn. YES subscribers who refer their YES codes to friends and family can earn up to RM50 cash per referral. Likewise, their friends can also earn the same amount by sending referring codes. You can visit their official site here to learn more.

To be honest, this referral code initiative by YES is indirectly turning their users into agents (lol) but modern problems require modern solutions. What do you think of these new prepaid and postpaid plans? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New York Times comes out with First Third-party App for Google Glass

Google's wearable computer Google Glass continues to make new discoveries at the hands of its intrepid explorers, but while they are trying out the Google Glass Explorer Edition, all of the apps currently being used are from Google itself. That has now changed as The New York Times has announced it's app for Google Glass in which they supply news alerts and updates. Article summaries can even be read aloud or in this case just for the Google Glass owner's ears only. Users navigate news in the app using the gyrometer, so a nod or turn of the head may shift to the next page.

This is the first third-party app available for download for Google Glass users and may mark how other Google Glass app developers may follow suit. It is by no means the last as Evernote and Twitter (with the Twitter beta already rumoured to be out) are also working on their own apps for Google Glass owners. No news on how they're going to monetize it due to Google's blanket ban on ads, but in all likelihood, these apps may offer pro or premium services on a subscription.


New York lawsuit claims Samsung Galaxy Note 9 caught fire in a purse, here's Samsung's response

A lawsuit by a Diane Chung was supposedly filed regarding a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 that may have caught fire in the woman’s purse while riding an elevator. According to the New York Post, the lawsuit claims that the phone “became extremely hot” after which she stopped using it and put it in her bag when “she heard a whistling and screeching sound, and she noticed thick smoke”. The woman reportedly kicked it out at the lobby where a good Samaritan supposedly grabbed it with a cloth and put it into a bucket of water.

The Queens Supreme Court lawsuit claims for unspecified damages and a restraining order barring sales of any Galaxy Note 9. We’ve reached out to Samsung representatives personally, and their response is as below:

“Samsung takes customer safety very seriously and we stand behind the quality of the millions of Galaxy devices in use. We have not received any reports of similar incidents involving a Galaxy Note9 device and we are investigating the matter."

There’s still no news on this Samsung investigation but we all know that “lemons” or individual faulty products do happen regardless of the smartphone brand, so best wait and see what Samsung say after their investigation. Our own testing and review for the past 3 weeks haven't revealed any heat issues though, but stay tuned to TechNave.com for this as we’ll keep you updated if any similar incidents happen again.


New ZTE concept renders with nearly 100% screen ratio rocking side-sliders appear!

So far, in the quest for 100% screen ratio, smartphone brands have gone for pop-up cameras and top sliders, but a new ZTE design indicates that we could soon see a ZTE smartphone with 100% screen ratio AND a side slider with triple front cameras and a Xenon flash. Other rumoured tech specs includes dual rear cameras and 5x optical zoom, support for 5G and since there's no fingerprint sensor anywhere else, it is also assumed that it will have an in-display fingerprint sensor.

From the renders, they seem to be more a concept than an actual device as there is also a render where the front cameras are placed on a part that sticks out on the side. There's also a number of side sliders that go to the right with a choice of 2 front cameras and 3 front cameras with no flash.

Quite obviously, there's no Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. There's not even a name yet, but it certainly sounds like an interesting alternative to pop-up cameras or top sliders. What do you think? Would you want a side sliding smartphone? Stay tuned to TechNave.com for any new updates.


New affordable Coolpad Cool Play 6 released in China with 4060 mAh and 6GB RAM for heavy gaming duty

Coolpad is one the latest smartphone manufacturers to enter Malaysia, but they have yet to market themselves as one the most budget friendly smartphones makers in the world. While we are still waiting for what they have to show us, a new Cool Play 6 device was just announced. Here are the official specifications:

Marketed as a gaming smartphone, the main highlight of the phone is that the huge 4060mAh battery is good enough to make the device last 252 hours on standby, 9 hours of surfing the internet, 8 hours of video playback, and 6 hours of intense gaming (according to them). It’s also said that there is a built-in smart temperature control technology that monitors the device’s performance and heat, so it doesn’t get overheated when gaming. On top of that, it also has a WiFi performance optimization to make sure the battery doesn’t waste its energy.

Priced for 1499 Yuan (around RM944) in China, this has to be the most affordable 6GB RAM phone to be in that price range. Do you want this to come into Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Coolpad news at TechNave.com.


New battery breakthrough may double current Lithium Ion battery capacity

While we are getting new processors, screen and even housing design – the humble battery is still essentially the same tech that the ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia used way back. Now MIT may have just cracked the code to make current battery more efficient – up to two times if the report is correct.

SolidEnergy Systems – a company with its roots in MIT, has developed a new form of electrolyte solution that doesn’t overreact to lithium-metal. With this technology in place, batteries can be made half the size of modern batteries and still retain their full capacity. Or conversely, you can make a battery the same size today, but with double the charge capacity.

Thus far there is no confirmation if the technology will be heading to us anytime soon, but we are hoping that it will. So stay tuned to TechNave as we share more information in the near future.


New battery tech aims to retain 95% of battery capacity over 5 years

If you're the type to buy a phone and use it for years, you probably notice that the battery capacity degrades over time. Well, a team of scientists may have found a way to resolve this issue using a new type of material.

According to Sammobile, scientists from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) made the discovery. Currently, batteries use a binder material that starts degrading after about 500 charges. But the new material supposedly allows batteries to retain 95% of their original battery capacity for up to 1700 recharges. It's estimated that it can last 5 years or more.

For your info, this type of material can be used on any form of modern lithium batteries. In other words, products like smartphones, laptops, and electric cars can all benefit from it. Once batteries get this form of improvement, consumers and companies would have less need to replace their phone or batteries. This should also result in some positive environmental impact.

The study was originally published in March 2021, so we don't know how far the scientists have progress. But it would be great to see improved batteries soon. What do you think about the news? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news.


ASUS Zenfone 6 may be released with Snapdragon 855 and 6GB RAM

ASUS is planning on launching their ASUS Zenfone 6 on the 16th of May. No specs or features had been shared about the device by the Taiwanese company yet but an ASUS smartphone model did surface on Geekbench showing off its tech specs.

An ASUS device surfaced on the Geekbench, bearing the model ASUS_I01WD. The device may feature the Snapdragon 855 and 6GB of RAM. It is speculated that this model if the ASUS Zenfone may be a little different, sporting a true infinity display. The selfie camera may be housed in a sliding or pop up mechanism.

It is too early to say for sure whether this may be the ASUS Zenfone 6 or Zenfone 6Z. Which Zenfone do you think this is? TechNave.com is the best place to keep up with the latest ASUS news and updates!


New battery technology breakthrough allows for longer lasting batteries after each charge

A researcher from UC Irvine in California has made a breakthrough in battery research using nano wires, that can potentially change how we build batteries for devices that depends on them. The new technology combines nanowires—filaments thousands of times thinner than a human hair – with different alloys to create new batteries that can last for longer, and keep charges for longer periods of time too.

How does this research benefit users? The new battery can potentially mean longer lasting batteries per charge. The researcher, a PHD candidate named Mya Le Thai, discovered that when she coated a gold nanowire in a manganese dioxide shell and encased the whole thing in a Plexiglas-like gel electrolyte, the battery can last over 200,000 charge/discharge cycle and there are no noticeable loss of power retention.

This technology is still in the research phase, but it may result in batteries that can have a denser power capacity for both smartphones and cameras.


New benchmark shows that Dimensity 9000 could currently be the best chipset for Android devices

In the span of a few weeks, major chip companies all released their latest mobile chipsets. There's the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, MediaTek Dimensity 9000, and the most recent Exynos 2200. It's hard to say which chipset is the best, but new benchmarks could answer this question.

Yesterday, tipster Ice Universe posted a tweet showing the Geekbench 5 performance of the latest mobile chipsets. The five chipsets tested include the Snapdragon 888, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Exynos 2200, Dimensity 9000, and A15 Bionic. As you can see, Apple's chipset is the best of the bunch, followed by MediaTek's latest flagship chipset.

Geekbench 5 results for some processors pic.twitter.com/y7K6mS1Wya

Of course, the former is not necessarily more powerful since iOS is the more efficient operating system. But if these numbers are accurate, it means that the Dimensity 9000 handily beats Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Indeed, Ice Universe claimed that the Dimensity 9000 outperforms the new Exynos chipset in multiple areas including the CPU, GPU, and NPU.

The results suggest that Dimensity 9000-powered Android phones would be the best in 2022, but things aren't always that clear cut. Regardless, would this convince you to get a device with MediaTek's new flagship chip? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New beta software for Sony PS5 brings internal M.2 SSD expansion up to 4TB

Are you one of the lucky folks who own a Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5)? By now, you've probably noticed an eventual problem - storage capacity. Modern games take up a lot of space and the PS5 only has 825GB, which is far from enough. Fortunately, there's a way to add more soon.

Sony has just confirmed that it's beta testing a new software update for the PS5. What's interesting is that it's adding support for storage expansion. Once updated, you can install an additional M.2 SSD. The SSD must be installed into the physical expansion slot of your PS5, so you have to open up your PS5 to do so.

You'll need to add heatsinks to prevent thermal issues

Of course, not just any M.2 SSD will do. It has to have a read speed of 5500MB/s or faster, plus there are size limitations to consider. You will also have to install cooling pads or heatsinks, as the SSD will run very hot when in use. Also, users have to update the software first before installing the SSD, or the PS5 won't boot up. For more details, check the support page here.

The beta program is only available to users in selected countries. But once the test is over, we can expect the software to be rolled out globally. For now, you might want to start sourcing for a compatible M.2 SSD and some heatsinks. Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New black Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro revealed

So as you already know, Samsung has been releasing new colours for the Galaxy S7 edge recently, Malaysia has got the Blue Coral edition, while both South Korea and China seem to have gotten the Pink Gold and Black Pearl respectively. Today, Samsung has released another colour edition but this time, on the Galaxy C9 Pro.

But as you know, my fellow Malaysians, the Galaxy C series has never once stepped into Malaysia. It seems from their Korean website, it's only official in South Korea and perhaps China as well since it's popular with that series. If we had to guess, we think it's probably not going to make it to Malaysia, but anything can happen. At the very least, we think it's a good idea to release different colour variants for the Galaxy J (2016) and A (2016) series too.

Here's also a quick recap of the tech-specs should you be interested:

Stay tuned for more Samsung news at Technave.com.


New breakthrough by Huawei in graphene-assisted heat resistant Li-ion batteries

Just yesterday, Huawei announced their latest breakthrough in their website of a breakthrough in Li-ion batteries, unveiling the world's first long-lifespan graphene-assisted Li-ion battery that is able to withstand hot environments.

A discovery made by Watt Laboratory, an organization under Huawei's Central Research Institute, at the 57th Battery Symposium held in Japan, their research has shown amazing results of the new Li-ion battery to withstand 60°C and also has twice the lifespan compared to normal Li-ion batteries.

According to Dr. Yangxing Li, Chief Scientist at Watt Laboratory, there are three factors that made this happened which are

"We have performed charging and discharging tests in a high-temperature environment. The tests show that when working parameters are the same, the graphene-assisted high-temperature Li-ion battery is 5°C cooler than ordinary Li-ion batteries. Over 70% of the graphene battery's capacity is left after it is recharged 2,000 times at a temperature of 60°C. Less than 13% of its capacity is lost after being kept in a 60°C environment for 200 days." said Dr. Li

With this breakthrough, this will potentially change the storage systems of communications base stations. Outdoor base stations powered by the graphene-assisted high-temperature Li-ion batteries will have working lifespans longer than four years, and can also contribute high mileage for electric vehicles per charge as well as drones in high temperatures.

Stay tuned for more Huawei news at Technave.com


New budget-friendly Acer Iconia B1 announced right before CES 2014 for $129.99 (RM426)

Continuing it's trend for budget devices, Acer has announced the latest generation Acer Iconia B1 tablet for the masses. Taking over from the previous version, the 7-inch Iconia B1 is firmly aimed at those on a budget with a price tag of $129.99 (RM426). In line with this, tech specs for the Iconia B1 are predictably entry-level and include a 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 7-inch OGS or One Glass Solution, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage with 32GB microSD support and a single front camera. While Acer haven't mentioned how big the battery is they say it should be able to last 5 hours unplugged. For the price, the tablet looks good with a nice swirly pattern on the back and it comes with Android 4.2.1 with gray and red coloured models. A launch is expected in the US for the middle of January. We should be able to expect a Malaysia release date from that time onwards.


New budget smartphone Oppo A37 released by OPPO

A new OPPO smartphone was released just recently, known as the Oppo A37, it's an entry-level tier phone for Oppo's budget-minded A-series and it's already available in Singapore for $215 (around RM600). Indonesia will get it next, starting June 25 with other markets to follow. Below are the official tech-specs:

The A37 has 2.5D curved edges and protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 4 on top, it even has a triple-card slot for the user to put in nanoSIMs and a microSD card inside all at the same time. In the camera corner, the rear camera uses an 8MP Type 1/3.2-inch sensor and f/2.2 lens, the front gets a 5MP Type 1/4-inch sensor and f/2.4 lens. It also has a beautification feature, and a screen flash, plus an Ultra HD mode that creates 24MP images from the rear camera.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com


New business laptops Portégé X30 & Tecra X40 revealed by Toshiba, releasing soon in July 2017

Two new Toshiba laptops - the Portégé X30 and Tecra X40 were released by Toshiba Singapore Pte Ltd yesterday. Built in mind for the people who works in professional business fields, the laptops are exceptionally light weight, ultra thin and powerful. The two laptops will be available across Asia from July 2017 but no price were mentioned yet.

First up, the 14-inch Tecra X40 measures 16.9mm thin and weighs 1.25kg only. The body is made out of magnesium alloy chassis and has a shock absorption. The 13.3-inch Portégé X30 is light weight as well at  1.05kg and is just 15.9mm thin. Despite the thinness, both still features Anti-Glare screens too, with optional In-Cell Touch technology for touchscreen.

Moving on, the two have fast PCIe solid state drives and DDR4 memory, following the footsteps of the Portégé X20W-D, harman/kardon stereo speakers and DTS Sound software are also present. In the ports-corner, there is an optional Thunderbolt 3 Dock, two USB Type-C, a full size USB3.0, HDMI port, and a microSD Card Slot.

On a security level, there are multiple layers of security inside and out. Both include biometric and optional facial authentication technologies – most notably a new Touchpad with a built-in fingerprint sensor called SecurePad with Synaptics Natural ID fingerprint sensor. On top of that, these protection are bolstered by Toshiba’s own built-in BIOS, which removes the risk of third party interference which could leave a device more vulnerable to attack and unauthorized access.

Finally, both laptops will be available in Onyx Blue and Light Gold option. For more information about the products, click either one of the links below to get started and stay tuned for more Toshiba news at TechNave.com.


New camera concept may change how we look at cameras – forever

If you think your camera should be a box that takes pictures – think again. Researchers at Columbia University are now working to produce a flexible sheet camera with stretchable lenses. They aim to create thin cameras that can be wrapped around surfaces – like cars or pillars. It is currently at a research stage, but the sheet lens array that may be used in a future camera has been developed to capture images when is wrapped around an object.

While the system is still in its infancy, the possibilities of it is endless, as this allows the camera to be applied to any surface, and all you need to do is to bend the camera to zoom in. In the future, you may just need to tweak the shape of your camera, rather than turning the zoom dial to achieve a close-up shot.


New certifications hint at Xiaomi 5G smartphone, could be the new Redmi K40

The Redmi K30 series was launched a mere 3 months ago

It's been some time since Xiaomi launched the Redmi K30 series, but it looks like the next iteration is already in the works. Recently, a new Xiaomi device that's believed to the be Redmi K40 was spotted on China's 3C and MIIT. In particular, the MIIT cert shows that it's a 5G device.

According to GSMArena (via MySmartPrice), the certifications are for a Xiaomi device bearing the model number M2006J10C. Not much is revealed in the certifications, but the 3C cert shows that this device shares the same MDY-11-EX (33W fast-charging) that the Redmi K30 Pro has. The MIIT cert also reveals that the device is a 5G device.

Based on the info above, it's speculated that the device could be the Redmi K40. The logic here is that Xiaomi would want to bring the K30 Pro's model to the standard model of the Redmi K40 series and provide an even better charger to K40 Pro model. As for the 5G chipset to be used here, it's rumoured that Xiaomi will go with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 775, which is expected to be announced soon.

Mind you, Xiaomi has yet to confirm if this is indeed the Redmi K40, so don't take our word for it. Of course, we'll be keeping an eye out for any updates and will report on them as soon as we can. Till then, do stay tuned to TechNave.com for other news!


ASUS Zenfone 6 teased with no notch or bezels, may feature Snapdragon 855

ASUS has just shared another teaser for their upcoming device, the ASUS Zenfone 6. The teaser shows off the outline of the device with no notches, cutouts and barely there bezels.

As there’s no notch or cutouts on the display, this leads us to believe that the earlier rumour about the device coming with a dual slider or at least a one slider mechanism might be true. If not, they may just go the pop up selfie camera route which many OEMs are currently doing such as the OPPO F11 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy A80 and OnePlus 7 Pro.

So far, we’ve heard that the Zenfone 6 may feature a dual rear camera setup with a 48MP main sensor and 18W fast charging. In addition, the device may have tech specs which include the Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage and a 1080+ display. As no official announcements have been made in regards to the features and tech specs of the device, its best to process this information with a dash of salt.

The ASUS Zenfone 6 is slated for release on the 16th of May in Valencia. A landing page for the device has been launched for the upcoming smartphone but without much information about the device other than the Snapdragon logo confirming that it will be a chipset from that maker. So what kind of mechanism would the ASUS Zenfone 6 implement on the device? For the latest news on the ASUS Zenfone 6, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


New chat themes and features added to Facebook Messenger and Instagram

Rather than phone calls, most people keep in touch through messaging apps these days. So it's always nice to see new features being added to these apps. Facebook is aware of that, as it has added some new chat features and other features to Messenger and Instagram.

As part of the update, Facebook added some new chat themes to the two apps. One of the themes was a Star Wars theme (yesterday was Star Wars day), while the other one is a theme for the Netflix show Selena: The Series. To enable them, just go to the chat settings and select 'Theme' to find the one you want to use.

Another new feature would be the visual reply function for Instagram, which allows you to reply to DMs with a photo or video. Users will also have an easier time with audio messages now. Instead of having to hold down the record button, now you just need to tap it once. Speaking of messages, you will now know whether your friends have seen your messages with the "inbox seen state" feature.

Chat themes might not be something you normally use, but better quality of life for a frequently used app is always welcome. Having said that, what do you think about the new features? Is there a particular feature you want to see added to Messenger or Instagram? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New collaboration Maxis and UKM gives their campuses free WiFi access

(L-R) UKM’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students & Alumni Affairs), Prof Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal, UKM’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Noor Azlan Ghazali, Maxis’ Chairman Raja Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Arshad Raja Tun Uda, Maxis’ Head of Enterprise, Loong Tuck Weng, and Maxis’ Head of Enterprise Product, Shanti Jusnita Johari, at the signing ceremony

Just recently, Maxis has collaborated together with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and now all 13 UKM campuses nationwide have Maxis WiFi service for free. But aside from their campuses, some selected UKM buses are also equipped with free WiFi on board.

“UKM is very determined to produce a digital generation and now each employee and student is geared towards embracing the right ICT technologies in all activities such as research, teaching and learning as well as community and industry networks. This collaboration with Maxis certainly plays a key role in enhancing UKM's desire through engagement in the six areas of UKM's KRA to mold the new Malaysian generation in the digital era, said Prof Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Noor Azlan Ghazali, Vice Chancellor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Shanti Jusnita Johari, Maxis’ Head of Enterprise Product said, “We are happy to be given this opportunity to collaborate with UKM and we feel that we are the right partner as we ourselves are going through digitalisation. At Maxis, we recognise that education is a critical sector where access to communications and advanced technology can play a vital role in driving excellence. By providing connectivity to the campus community, we are helping students and faculty members stay connected wherever they may be.”

On top of that, the collaboration will further develop initiatives such as having internship opportunities with Maxis, student entrepreneurship programmes, leadership talks by senior management of Maxis, among others. Stay tuned for more Maxis news at TechNave.com.


New collaboration between Maxis and Nationwide Express introduce Maxis Managed Mobility service for business

It was recently announced by Nationwide Express Holding Berhad (Nationwide Express) that they will be collaborating together with Maxis, creating a new Maxis Managed Mobility service, which offers Nationwide Express a suite of business solutions that will help them embrace mobility in their business easily and securely. Sounds cool, but what does Maxis Managed Mobility service actually do?

According to Maxis’ Head of Enterprise, Loong Tuck Weng, he said that the Maxis Managed Mobility service is acting as a one-stop mobility solutions management provider, designed to maximize the benefits of mobility during working. Using Nationwide Express and Maxis' 4G Network, he also encourages companies to embrace new ways of working by going mobile and fully digital. With that in mind, Maxis is currently the only telco that is integrating communications and business solutions in the Malaysian market.

According to Maxis webpage on the subject, there are three key features of the service which is:

Additionally, businesses can sign-up for a free trial of Maxis Managed Mobility solution by contacting 1800-82-1919. During the 30-day trial, businesses can enrol up to 50 devices, gain access to a single web portal to centrally manage their devices and apps, as well as receive technical advice.

For more information on Maxis’ Managed Mobility solution, visit maxis.com.my/managedmobility.


New colour for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra revealed based on renders

Based on a statement by 91mobiles, it seems that the renders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have been spotted hinting that there will be a new colour scheme called Mystic White, which will be unveiled during the launch which is happening on 5 August 2020. While not much is exactly known in regards to the device’s tech specs, we do know that it will most likely come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, 120Hz refresh rate display and more.

In addition to that, it will sport up to 12GB of RAM, up to 512GB of internal storage, 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED display and a 4500mAh internal battery. Camera-wise, the smartphone will have a 108MP + 12MP + 12MP rear camera which is capable of zooming up to 50x while the front has a 10MP selfie camera.

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

Would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New colour options available for Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus smartphones

If you tried to pre-order a Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Cosmic Black yesterday, you may have been disappointed to find that the colour has already sold out. Sadly, the two colours left available for pre-order might not even be colours you like. Well, the good news is that Samsung may be releasing two more colour options in the future.

According to a Weibo post by IceUniverse, Samsung allegedly has three more choices of the S20 and S20 Plus in white, dark blue, and a crimson red. It's possible that these colours would be limited to certain regions only or tied down by mobile carrier choice. Hopefully, these would make their way to Malaysia. Fingers crossed!

So, did you pre-order any of the Galaxy S20 devices yet? If you haven't, which colour do you prefer? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news and updates like this.


New compact and lightweight Sony FE 35mm F1.8 lens coming to Malaysia in August

Today, Sony Malaysia has announced that they are planning to introduce a brand new E-mount full-frame lens line-up called the FE 35mm F1.8 large-aperture wide-angle prime lens (SEL35F18F). There's no price tag yet, but it will arrive at the end of August 2019 and it's said to be quite affordable for a 35mm lens.

Just as how it looks in the rendered image, the lens is pretty compact (280g only) and offers plenty of shooting style from lifestyle to landscapes, even at night scenes. With an aperture of F1.8, it's accompanied by a silent autofocus and tracking shot feature as well. On top of that, its large aperture and full-frame design allow the photographer to have a minimum focus distance of 0.22m and a maximum magnification of 0.24x for close-up shots.

Photographers would also be pleased to know that it has a dust and moisture resistant design, but that's not the only thing it has - the lens has a customizable focus hold button and a focus mode switch for instantaneous switching between auto and manual focus. For a more responsive manual focus control, there's a Linear Response Manual Focus just for photographers who wants a more convenient way of control.

For full product details, you can visit the webpage here. Stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com.


New cool features in MIUI 8 discovered by beta testers

As MIUI 8 open beta is already out in China for testing, you can expect the final version to be packing up soon and released to the public in the next few weeks. During the period, here's what users have found a lot of neat stuff in the beta. Here are some of the upgrades and features found on the ROM.

One of the most notable changes is visual, the OS's colours will change according to the month and even the weather (cool), in addition to that, there will be more "young" colours added in by Xiaomi in order to make the whole experience vibrant and alive.

Next, split screen multitasking is confirmed to be in the OS. However, it was reported that the feature won't be in the first patch release, but it's in the plans so stay tuned for that.

Speaking of split screen, a recording live screen feature will be included. The recording live screen is not what you think it is, though, unlike the Facebook Livestream, MIUI's version is used for fingerprint payment support like wallet service and Alipay.

Xiaomi will be introducing Mi Lanting, Mi Lanting is a new concept by the company designed to protect your eyes in long hours by developing a new perfect font collection called "centre of gravity of fonts." Not really sure what does that mean, but it sounds intriguing.

Changes are made for the Gallery section, nothing much to know except that there's a new editing feature that lets you do doodles, graffiti and other new filters on your picture collection. You can edit videos as well with basic functions like cropping, adding filters, captions or even music. There's also a new SWIPE function to share your photos or video easily.

You can now do conversion rate on the calculator, but you know what's even cooler? A new scanner that does is able to solve math problems with step by step solutions and able to convert information in images to text from any angle. This scanner comes with a Quick QR code generation for WeChat Wallet and Alipay in China.

Similarly to the Apple's Assistive Touch feature, MIUI 8 will have its own semi-transparent hovering option circle. Allowing you to put it anywhere on the screen, this makes one-handed operation much easier for quick functions.

Sick of those random fraud SMS coming into your inbox? MIUI 8 has a solution for that and it has an inbuilt SMS fraud detection system to check if the messages are a fraud or not. It will give you a warning message if the link is suspicious, and another final warning if you're at the doorstep of the website.

A new way of translating languages! Enough said.

Those are some of the cool new features explored by the beta testers, which one are your favourites? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


New design of Apple M1X-powered Mac Mini leaked

A few days ago, it was rumoured that Apple would be launching new MacBooks powered by an Apple M1X chip later this year. But just like last year, the MacBooks won't be the only ones with a new chip. Sources claim that the Mac Mini will also get the upgrade.

According to Jon Prosser, the Mac Mini is not only getting the Apple M1X chip but also a complete redesign. Based on the renders shared, the new model will be much smaller, yet has a better lineup of I/O ports. As you can see, there are four USB-C (compatible with Thunderbolt 3), two USB-A, one HDMI, and one Ethernet port. The power button and magnetic power connector can also be found next to the ports.

Interestingly, the top of the device is expected to come with a plexiglass layer over the aluminium chassis. In terms of specs, it's said that the new Mac Mini would have the same hardware like the upcoming MacBook Pro. Specifically, the Apple M1X chip with its 10-core CPU and 16-core or 32-core GPU, as well as up to 64GB of RAM.

Prosser has a pretty good track record when it comes to Apple leaks, but it's always good to take news like these with a grain of salt. Having said that, would you upgrade to this new Mac Mini if the details above are true? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New details for GoPro Hero 10 Black available, official renders revealed

The mobile phone may have completely taken over for casual photography, but some people have special needs. Some need the fine details that DSLRs provide, while others want something small that can record videos - something like the GoPro Hero 10.

Yup, there's some news about the GoPro Hero 10. Thanks to WinFuture, we now have our first glimpse of the GoPro Hero 10 Black. While there's not much change in terms of design, the new model allegedly comes with some upgraded hardware. One upgrade is the new GP2 processor, which promises increased performance. It also supports 5.3K videos at 60 FPS or 4K videos at 120 FPS.

The upgraded processor also means it can support higher resolution. In fact, the source claims that the Hero 10 could feature a 23MP or higher camera. Aside from that, the new model should retain optical image stabilisation, automatic upload, 1080p live streaming, and more.

We're expecting the GoPro Hero 10 to launch for around RM2099, which is the price tag for last year's model. Having said that, would you be interested in getting this camera? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


New details of upcoming Xiaomi Mi 10 hinted, price rumoured to be more than ~RM2060

Render of the Xiaomi Mi 10, courtesy of Benjamin Geskin

News of Xiaomi getting ready for the launch of its next flagship smartphone, the Mi 10, has been around for a few weeks. There is already news saying that the device will have a high refresh rate screen, but now we also have some hints of when the device may launch and for how much.

According to GizmoChina, Xiaomi Product Manager Thomas Wang hinted at this in a Weibo post that has since been deleted. In the post, Wang recommended the K30 5G and CC9Pro to people who are looking for a device that costs less than 3500 yuan (~RM2060). But the interesting bit in that post is that he seemed to hint at a higher-end device that costs more than that, and that customers will have to wait till after the Chinese New Year (CNY) for it.

"..., if you want something more more expensive, I suggest you wait till after CNY."

Considering the price bracket given, this device is assumed to be the upcoming Mi 10. In addition, after CNY could be referring to after the full 15-day duration of CNY, which means the smartphone could be launched as early as the second week of February 2020. From a previous report, we also know that the Mi 10 could come in two variants that might be using Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 865 chipset and the Snapdragon X55 5G modem.

The removal of the Weibo posting raises suspicions, though that doesn't really prove that the rumours are true or false. Having said that, will you be looking to buy this smartphone? Let us know on our Facebook page and do stay tuned to TechNave.com for possible updates on this news.


ASUS Zenfone 6 will feature Snapdragon 855, 5000mAh battery, 48MP sensor and large pop up selfie mechanism

The ASUS Zenfone 6 is due to be launched next week on the 16th of May. It has some pretty significant upgrades from its predecessor, the ASUS Zenfone 5z. Among features to look out for on the device is the Snapdragon 855 chipset, the 48MP main camera, a whopping 5000mAh battery capacity and a triple card slot.

The company took to Twitter to show off the some under the hood features and tech specs that is coming to the device. Much to the delight of many, the smartphone will be shipped with an actual notification LED and a 3.5mm headphone jack situated at the bottom of the device beside the USB-C port. On the left of the phone we’ll find the triple SIM and card tray and on the right is the Smart Key, volume buttons and power button.

Over on Instagram, the company shared the Zenfone 6’s camera specs but in the form of a Morse Code which translated to a 48MP + 13MP dual camera setup and a 5000mAh battery capacity. The device has been rumoured to be released with completely no notches. Reports mentioned that the device may be released with a dual slider mechanism but after seeing renders of the smartphone’s casing, this may not be the case. A large sized cutout can be seen on the top back of the device in an interesting curved manner. In the renders, it shows off the horizontal dual camera setup on the back.

The top is left completely exposed which leads us to believe that the device may have a large pop up selfie camera which may come with either a LED flash or a dual selfie camera setup. Also on the back is a cutout for the rear mounted fingerprint scanner.

We’re still a week away from the ASUS Zenfone 6’s launch in Valencia. Prices for the device has been leaked at 19990 NTD(~RM2680), 23990 NTD(~RM3216), and 29990 NTD(~RM4021) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB storage variant respectively. As we wait for the official launch for the device, let’s take all this information with a bucketload of salt. Do you think  the ASUS Zenfone 6 is worth it for its price? Stay tuned for more ASUS Zenfone 6 news and updates on TechNave.com!


New details on new Apple iPhone 11 series name, release date and features

While Samsung is busy campaigning its latest Galaxy Note10 series, we have about three weeks to go for the next flagship - the Apple iPhone 11 series. So just recently, a developer found a clue on what could be the next Apple main event of the year inside the iOS 13 beta test, as well as some new rumours on the features.

According to sources, the clue that was found inside the beta test was named "HoldForRelease" with the date of 10 September 2019. That is very suspicious if you ask me, and last year, Apple's main event was held on 12 September 2018. That's pretty close and should Apple really launch the next iPhone on that date, that also means the release date could be 20 September for the first wave and followed by 27 September for the second wave. As for the pre-order, it could start on 13 September.

On the other hand, we also got some new tech specs rumour news. Sources say the new iPhone 11 series which will be called as iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are expected to have the A13 Bionic processor, accompanied by at least 4GB of RAM, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage, a better Face ID and the Touch ID could actually make a comeback as an in-display fingerprint sensor.

(Not the real iPhone 11 series obviously, just for illustration purpose)

As for the cameras, we will likely be stuck with the rather ugly triple rear camera design. It will feature a super-wide-angle lens with 120º field of view, supporting 4K video recording at 30fps, better stereo recording, improved portrait mode and a Siri Intelligence for scene detection. That said, we don't expect any new design look on the iPhone 11 series, but there is a new rumour saying that it will have a special rainbow effect on the Apple logo behind.

Just three more weeks to go until the new iPhone 11 series. Until then, stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.