More than 3,000 licensed food hawkers and petty traders are ready for Ramadan e-Bazaar on the upcoming fasting month!

Ramadhan is around the corner and for the first time, Ramadan bazaar will not be held this year due to Covid-19. But not to worry, because over 3,000 licensed hawkers and petty traders in the city are all set for the new Ramadan e-bazaar concept following the movement control order (MCO) guidelines.

President of the Malaysian Federation of Hawkers and Petty Traders Associations Datuk Seri Rosli Sulaiman mentioned food venders could still do business during the upcoming fasting month through the drive-thru, pack and pick as well as e-hailing delivery to enable Malaysians to enjoy Ramadan Bazaar food. The government is now in the midst of identifying e-hailing companies that are willing to work with the hawkers and petty traders in accordance with the guidelines set by the Health Ministry.

Rosli also said the government will also forge collaboration with more than 400 food truck operations in the city to help the hawkers and petty traders market their products and look into how they can place the food they are selling at the food trucks at any nearby location. Besides that, the government will also be developing a special application to help them to generate income during Ramadan.

With that said, there may be a new norm to enjoy the Ramadan foods and drinks that will begin on 24 April. Do remember to keep an eye on the hygiene as well as keep practicing social distancing while you’re out buying foods or groceries. Stay tuned for more local news updates on TechNave.com!


More than 300 bent Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus smartphones and counting

For those not in the know, the whole bendgate issue centered on how easy it was to bend the Apple iPhone 6 Plus smartphone. Apple responded that only 9 users submitted reports on a bent Apple iPhone 6 Plus. In response, a site called OneoftheNine.com popped up where users who have bent iPhone 6 Plus smartphones submit picture evidence. What is even more worrying is that it isn't just the iPhone 6 Plus, those who have bought the iPhone 6 have also reported their smartphones bending for no apparent reason (no sitting, jeans pocket, back pocket or sitting on involved). As such, we are extending our earlier recommendation for the iPhone 6 Plus to the iPhone 6 as well. Before you become someone who posts about their iPhone at OneoftheNine.com, do get a good and tough case for your Apple iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, both of which are set for Malaysia release at midnight tonight. In the meantime, check out the video below for more bent iPhones:


More than 3000 Facebook accounts got banned for spreading fake news and misinformation about covid-19

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that misinformation can be deadly as the covid-19 virus. A huge amount of misinformation has been spread through social platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp more than before due to the pandemic. To combat this, Facebook has been actively banning 3000 accounts (and counting), groups and pages from doing so.

3000 may seem like a big number but it's a low number for Facebook. But in those 3000 banned accounts, more than 20 million pieces of news and information got removed for good and more than 190 million got a warning from last year until June this year. These stats and figures were shared by Facebook as part of its community standards enforcement report.

On top of that, Monika Bickert, Facebook VP of Content Policy said the company has been upgrading its policies due to the changing times. So far, the company has removed 65 types of fake vaccine reports such as "COVID-19 shots cause magnetism". Facebook is also facing a challenge where groups are using code language to evade detection and ban.

Facebook said that so far, fake vaccine news has declined by 50% in the US and its covid-19 Information Center reached out to 2 billion people. That being said, we must also do our part to not spread out misinformation. So always check the source before sending or forwarding blindly. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


More than 40,000 had pre-ordered the LG G6 in Korea!

While the LG G6 is yet to be officially in stores, the smartphone had already been available for pre-order in its home market since March 2. And boy, is the interest in this device high! According to LG South Korea, 40,000 people had thus far pre-ordered the device, which is offered in three colours for 899,800 Korean Won (about RM3482) for the 64GB variant.

Well, there are some reasons behind the above expectations sales figure. For starters, LG is luring buyers with a special pre-order package, which includes a one-year screen replacement warranty, an original phone case, as well as the option to choose from several accessories, which includes the LG TonePlus Bluetooth headset, or the Rolly Keyboard 2.

The other reason, would be of sales strategy. LG released its flagship smartphone before Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus hit the market, increasing interest as well as awareness for its device. Also, users within South Korea were already able to hands-on test the G6 at about 3000 retail stores across the country since February 27, which helped in a great way for indecisive users.

Well, there are still no words of availability for the LG G6 in the Malaysian market, chances are, it’ll be available thru imported sets first before any official sets make it here. Stay tuned with us on TechNave.com for more LG updates in future.


More than 50 individuals lost around RM600000 to a group of E-Wallet scammers

Based on a report by astroawani.com, it seems that around 50 victims fell prey to a group of E-Wallet scammers who have managed to bag around RM600000. In order to pull the scam off, some individuals in the group will act as agents who will seek out selected individuals and promise them up to RM300 if they were to sign up.

The selected individuals sought out by the agents will then be required to provide several sensitive details such as IC number and more, in order to gain access to their e-Wallet. After that, the group will then intimidate the victims into transferring all their assets into the e-Wallet because their bank account will be at risk of being suspended due to illegal activity.

Later on, the scammers will transfer any funds from the victim’s e-Wallet to a separate account. Thankfully, two individuals that were involved in the scam were caught recently by the JSJK and they were carrying at least 6 mobile phones, 13 SIM cards as well as 6 ATM cards.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the amount of money lost in the scam? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


More than 500000 Zoom accounts was recently sold on the dark web

Based on an article by bleepingcomputer.com, it seems that more than 500000 zoom accounts containing several private information including email address and password was sold on the dark web not too long ago. The source mentioned that the accounts sold were priced at USD0.002(~RM0.0087) each, for a grand total of around USD1000(~RM4350) for the whole bulk.

With all that said, if you tend to use the same password for other services, we highly recommend that you change the passwords of all your accounts as soon as possible. With all that said, what are your thought in regards to Zoom accounts being sold on the dark web? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenFone Zoom hands-on pics, coming to Malaysia for around RM1.6K?

An Anonymous source recently gave us some hands-on time with the upcoming ASUS ZenFone Zoom earlier dated for a December 2015 release here in Malaysia. Our first impressions of the ZenFone Zoom is that while it retains features of the ZenFone series (concentric circles, etc.) it doesn't look like any ZenFone we've seen so far, in a very good way.

From the pics here you can clearly see the large camera hump with the 3x optical zoom on the back but also a curvy full metal frame that felt both premium and tough. The ZenFone Zoom also has dedicated camera controls as well, including physical buttons for zooming in and out along with a pressure sensitive shutter button for the camera and a record button for video recording.

Our anonymous tipster went on to say that we could expect the ZenFone Zoom to come in at Malaysia pricing around RM1.6K to RM1.4K, but there's no guarantee with Malaysia's fluctuating currency value. As usual, no specific Malaysia release dates but as first impressions go the ASUS ZenFone Zoom looks to be another prestigious looking yet affordable device from ASUS Malaysia. Stay tuned for more details and thanks again Mr Anonymous tipster!


More than 600,000 Malaysians have applied for Interstate Travel on the Gerak Malaysia app

With the on-going Conditional Movement Control Order taking place, Malaysians who are travelling or going back out to their offices are required to have the Gerak Malaysia app on their smartphones for passage. That said, we got a report by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) about the app which oversaw the app being downloaded 1.3 million times.

As of 4 May 2020, the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, Datuk Huzir Mohamed also reported that more than 600,000 Interstate Travel applications have been sent to the PDRM. This sudden figure spike is very likely due to the government requesting the public's cooperation to fill in the details as soon as possible so that the PDRM can make arrangements to facilitate their journey from 7-10 May 2020.

On top of that, Datuk Huzir Mohamed also said that the Interstate Travel application can be done manually. All you have to do is download the MCO PKP Permit from the PDRM Facebook page or fill up your request details at the nearest police station with the permission from the department head there. Moreover, iOS users who are planning to travel are required to register for the application too but it will only start from 7 May onwards.

For more information on this application and for international travel applications, you can visit our news on the latest FAQ list here or www.mobilemalaysia.gov.my. Wash your hands, stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


More than 600 fake Malaysian accounts from a troll farm got removed in Facebook & Instagram

Today, Meta released its second quarter Adversarial Threat Report 2022 and we found a few interesting details. In the summary key findings, they shared their findings about Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour (CIB) operations found in Malaysia and another in Russia. Obviously, we are going to talk about Malaysia's case so grab some popcorn and read on below.

Scrolling down to Malaysia's section on page 18, Meta announced that the specialized team has removed 596 Facebook accounts, 180 pages, 11 groups and 72 Instagram accounts due to CIB operations. All these accounts function as a "troll" farm in Malaysia to corrupt and manipulate targeted Malaysians.

Not surprisingly, these trolls were active and posting Malay memes to support the current government. Some were even functioning as independent news entities, promoting the police force and criticising the opposition. Perhaps what gave away were the active postings during lunchtime on the weekdays. Also, their fake accounts had stolen profile pictures, were very under-developed, as well as join one or more Pages or accounts together which made it suspicious.

Furthermore, Meta reported that this may have something to do with the Royal Malaysia Police (allegedly). At the end of the report, it was estimated that around $6000 (~RM26.7K) was spent on Facebook and Instagram ads, paid primarily in Malaysia Ringgit. Besides the aforementioned social platforms, the trolls were also active on TikTok and Twitter.

If you would like to read the full report, you can visit the link right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


More than 83 million videos and 7 billion comments were removed on YouTube for violative content

YouTube recently released a blog post regarding a new metric called the Violative View Rate, which hints that more than 83 million videos, as well as up to 7 billion comments, have been removed for violative content. Not only that, but the blog also hinted that YouTube’s machine learning algorithm has managed to automatically flag up to 94% of the violative content while the remaining was done manually.

Based on the graph presented in the blog, the number of violative content per 10,000 views went down from 0.7% to as low as 0.18%. With that being said, YouTube will continue to develop their machine learning algorithm in order to further reduce the number of violative content on the platform.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on all the videos and comments removed on the platform? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


More than 9 million Huawei P9 have been sold so far and counting

According to Huawei, they've managed to sell more than 9 million Huawei P9 smartphones and they are looking to exceed their projected 10 million sales volume. Featuring a unique Leica enabled dual camera monochrome mode only matched by the Huawei Mate 9 and Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9, the P9 has won various awards along with the hearts of black and white photography enthusiasts around the world.

Huawei subsequently celebrated with their global product ambassador Scarlet Johansson and fans. For a closer look at the Huawei P9's monochrome mode, check out the black and white photography study sessions with the P9 and P9 Plus along with our reviews of the P9 and P9 Plus.


More than RM10 million in gifts and rewards up for grabs courtesy of OPPO

In conjunction with the upcoming Raya celebrations, OPPO is giving away up to RM10 million in gifts and rewards when you purchase selected products from 9 May until 31 May 2020. Not only that, but the OPPO A9 2020 will also be on discount at the price of RM999 instead of the usual RM1099.

In addition to that, OPPO will be hosting a lucky draw session on their official Facebook page every night at 8PM where you could stand a chance to get 100% cashback on your smartphone purchase, Enco W31, as well as an RM30 discount voucher. With all that said, if you are interested in purchasing any products from OPPO, you can do so via the OPPO Concept Store, official online store, Lazada, Shopee, and more.

Would you be purchasing any OPPO products during the campaign? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


More than RM2000 STOLEN through Boost e-wallet, here's how to prevent it from happening.

Boost is a free-to-use e-wallet which allows the user to make payments through the app to all participating merchants on its platform, such as 99 Speedmart, Steam, Shopee and more. In order to do so, users are required to top-up the e-wallet using either a credit, debit card, and online banking. That being said, there was an unfortunate case where a user from  Kluang, Johor had more than RM2000 stolen from her through the Boost app.

Based on the police report, the user noticed that her smartphone was showing notifications from Boost stating that the top-up was successful and subsequently transferred to another Boost account as well as mobile top-up. The bank officials and Boost customer service assured the victim that they are currently investigating the theft and will provide the update on whether the money stolen can be recovered.

One of the theories of how the user’s information was stolen was through the use of phishing websites, which attempts to steal the victim's information by requiring them to enter private credentials such as phone number, IC, bank account number, passwords and more in exchange for illegitimate goods. Some examples of these websites include those that offer free products such as a free iPhone, Car and even laptops.

Not only that, it has been reported that more than 50% of the users on the internet use the same password for various websites, which is a huge risk factor in the event that your password gets stolen.

Example of a phishing text message which links to a illegitimate website

In order to protect yourself from threats such as this, it is advised to use different passwords for different websites so that if one of your accounts on that platform gets compromised, it will not put all the other accounts at risk. Using unorthodox passwords can also significantly reduce the chances of your password getting cracked by suspects using a cracking tool.

Last but not least, I personally feel that Boost must require every user to enter a TAC code in order to either make a top-up, transferring funds from one account to another or even when logging in from a new device.

Utilizing a pin to perform purchases or actions

There are still many more options you could utilize in order to protect yourself while surfing the world wide web, such as using a password management tool like LastPass and clearing your user data when using a public computer. But that’s all for now, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like this.


More thin notebooks – Lenovo Air 13 Pro revealed for RM 3038

Xiaomi has fired their shot to the Apple MacBook Air sights with the recently announced Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air – Lenovo has also fired their volley into the same space. The Lenovo Air 13 Pro is a thin notebook designed as a competitor to the thin & light notebook – and it is packed with computing goodness.

The Lenovo Air 13 Pro has a 13.3-inch IPS display powered by an Intel i5 6200U processor, 4GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. For graphics, it comes with a 2GB Nvidia GeForce GTX940MX GDDR5 GPU. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner, which can be used with Windows Hello for a secure login.

At USD 750 (~RM 3038), it is comparable with the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air, and is cheaper than a comparably specced Apple MacBook Air. We have yet to receive any confirmation if the device will appear outside of the China market – so stay tuned to TechNave for more info and details.


More updates of HMS from Huawei Developer Day 2019

The APAC HUAWEI Developer Day 2019 was held last Wednesday in Singapore. At the event, HUAWEI shared its vision of building an open ecosystem with over 150 of its industry partners. It was a global stage for HUAWEI to showcase what they are capable of.

HUAWEI is making moves on enhancing its ecosystem by integrating HUAWEI Mobile Service (HMS) into its core. The progression of HMS was shared during the event, which has now serves more than 570 million global users in over 170 countries to date. In APAC markets, HMS currently provides a variety of services such as HUAWEI ID, Mobile Cloud, HUAWEI AppGallery, Themes, HUAWEI Music and HUAWEI Assistant.

After being caught up with the trade war issue, the company’s backup plan which is HMS has started to thrive. A total of 24 HMS Core kits, 55 services, and 997 APIs were announced at the event. They will be available in APAC markets by 2020. Among the new HMS Core services are Map Kit, Location Kit, Awareness Kit, Scan Kit, Quick App and more.

Apart from that, HUAWEI was also promoting its cloud storage by offering the HMS users in APAC a free 5GB of storage of HUAWEI Mobile Cloud. There is also another promotion which is going to be starting from 20 November until 31 December 2019. HMS users will be getting a 50GB of storage at a special rate depending on their countries’ currencies. For Malaysia, it is only RM0.10 (yep, only 10 sen!) for a month.

With this information, we can know that HUAWEI is really focused when it comes to offering users a great experience with HMS. We can’t wait to see more updates from HMS with this effort going on. For more updates, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


More users switching from Apple MacBook to Microsoft Surface series

Remember the time when Microsoft introduced the Microsoft Surface Studio? Well, the all-in-one PC don't really have anything to do with with the sales, but the company has proudly announced that November was the month ever for consumer Surface sales ever. As written in their blog post, they mention more consumers (especially the professional users) are switching sides from Apple's new Macbook Pro that has the Touchbar feature.

How Microsoft managed to outperform Apple is not only because of its functionality, but it was also thanks to the trade-in promotion for the MacBook Pro and Air owners for the new Surface Book or Pro 4, as well as positive reviews by the critics and fans, and the fact that it's more affordable than the MacBook Pro too, which is $1499 (around RM6617) to $1799 (around RM7941) for the 13-inch MacBook Pro model.

"More people are switching from Macs to Surface than ever before. Our trade-in program for MacBooks was our best ever, and the combination of excitement for the innovation of Surface coupled with the disappointment of the new MacBook Pro – especially among professionals – is leading more and more people to make the switch to Surface, like this. It seems like a new review recommending Surface over MacBook comes out daily. This makes our team so proud, because it means we’re doing good work." - said the Microsoft blog.

Are you one of the proud owners of the Surface series? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


More value, more data, enjoy Celcom's biggest plan ever!

Have you heard? One of the most talked plans in Malaysia has just got a BIG upgrade. That's right, Celcom has done it once again giving you MORE internet than ever before. How big? Check it out below:

And do you know what's the best part? Both FIRST Gold and Platinum will retain the exact SAME price of RM80 and RM150 respectively; what's more, existing subscribers of FIRST Gold and FIRST Platinum don't even have to lift a finger to experience the biggest plan ever, as these subscribers will be automatically upgraded from 1 November onwards!

Aside from deciding on whether they want to combine their monthly and weekend internet with AnydayGB with a fee of RM10/month, subscribers are also still entitled to -

With such a great value for money plan, you can't possibly pass up Celcom's biggest plan ever! It's available now at all Blue Cube stores and Celcom Xclusive partners nationwide until the last day of the year (31/12/16), so sign it up as soon as possible and enjoy the plan on Celcom’s Ultrafast 4G Territory!


ASUS ZenFone Zoom launched for RM2099, coming end of January 2016 with ZenWatch 2 and more

ASUS Malaysia and Intel Malaysia presenting the ASUS ZenFone Zoom

ASUS Malaysia have just launched the long awaited ASUS ZenFone Zoom. Designed with the cameraphone enthusiast in mind the ZenFone Zoom packs in a 2.5GHz Intel Atom Z3590 processor, 13MP PixelMaster rear camera with 3x optical zoom, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), laser autofocus, 10-element Hoya lens and dual-tone LED flash. It will be priced at RM2099 with a Malaysia release date expected at the end of January 2016. Check out the full tech specs below:

The ASUS ZenFone Zoom will be priced at RM2099

As per our previous hands-on experience with the ASUS ZenFone Zoom, the smartphone features a full metal frame all around the device but unlike previously, the back now has a hard leather surface for better grip and a more premium look. While it feels like plastic, ASUS have apparently used premium leather in the making to create a more durable leather backside unlike the soft leather backed LG G4.

According to ASUS, the treatment process hardens the leather, making it more durable

While the rear camera hump is quite pronounced, the ZenFone Zoom is still quite thin with a 5mm edge and is relatively lightweight at just 185g. It is 12mm thin at the camera hump but at least there isn't any telescoping zoom lens. A dedicated 2-stage camera shutter button is also located on the side along with a video record button and zoom rocker. ASUS have also added on a Panasonic Smart FSI image sensor for better camera performance.

The ASUS ZenFone Zoom feels like the ultimate cameraphone, minus the thick telescoping zoom barrel

In addition to the ZenFone Zoom, ASUS also announced the ASUS ZenWatch 2 smartwatch, ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Edition smartphone, ASUS ZenBook Pro UX501 notebook computer and ASUS Zen AIO Pro all-in-one. While there are no definite pricing details for these devices yet, they are also expected to arrive in Malaysia at the end of the month as well.

The very pretty ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition also got displayed

The ASUS ZenBook Pro UX501 notebook computer was also on display

The ASUS ZenFone Zoom in action, check out the detail with 3x optical zoom


More vivo S1 Pro info "leaked". It's expected to come with 32MP front camera and 48MP main camera

Apparently, there was a “leak” stating that the upcoming vivo S1 Pro is expected to come with a 32MP front-facing selfie camera as well as a 48MP main camera. Not only that, but they are expected to be accompanied by an AI Face Beauty feature which allows them to improve how they look when taking selfies.

The leak also mentioned that the cameras in the rear are able to capture images with up to a 120-degree field of view, making it suitable for taking pictures of the landscape. Furthermore, it will come with an additional 2MP Super Macro Lens and a 2MP Bokeh Camera as well.

That being said, we’ll find out more information as we slowly progress to the launch of the aforementioned smartphone. Would you be interested in getting the vivo S1 Pro as soon as it is available in Malaysia on 3 December 2019? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


More vivo V9 tech-specs leaked online, starting price could be around less than ~RM1400

Just across the sea, our neighbour, Indonesia just got a new vivo V9 promotion video as well as more details on the tech-specs, thanks to a random anonymous who shared the information from the box. Without further ado, let's check out what the new selfie phone offers.

We already know that the V9 will have a 24MP front camera and we also nailed on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor that was previously rumoured. Besides that, the screen is 6-inch in AMOLED + Gorilla Glass 5 material quality, running on 2160 x 1080 resolution, as well as 4GB + 64GB memory capacity. The battery, on the other hand, will be 3250mAh.

The phone is fairly large as well but kind of lightweight, measuring at 155.9 x 75.2 x 7.2mm and weighs 159g. Of course, there will be a set of dual rear cameras behind, sporting a 12MP + 8MP sensor and lastly, Funtouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.0 Oreo is inside.

According to the unboxing, the Indonesia price tag is slated at 4.999.000 Rupiah which is around ~RM1362 from a direct conversion. For a mid-range device, we think it's pretty reasonable but we shall see for our local pricing. Until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


More vivo fans showcasing amazing photo shots on the vivo V15Pro

Photograph by Arthur Chen (left) and Victor Ng (right)

Previously, we showed you some amazing photos taken by Wisely Chee with the vivo V15. But what about the V15 Pro? Well, we found two more and this time around, it was taken by two mobile photography enthusiasts - Arthur Chen and Victor Ng.

Just so you know, both the V15 and V15 Pro packs the same pop-up 32MP front camera, but the triple rear camera is a bit different, as the latter packs a 48MP (quad pixel boosted) + 8MP Super-Wide Angle lens + 5MP depth sensor. We will start with Arthur's photos from his Batu Caves adventure and then to Victor's street photography. Check out the photo samples below!

The V15 Pro is good enough to take a still shot of a flying bird (right), and yet another nice super wide-angle vertical shot of Batu Caves

Moving on to Victor's photos, seems like the colour contrast are nicely done

Victor with his signature crystal ball shot

Night photography is not a problem as well

So what do you think of the photos? If you'd like to make friends with Arthur and Victor, you can find their Facebook here and here, or you can also join a vivo fan group here as well.


More wireless lens cameras coming soon with Kodak PixPro Smart Lens camera SL10 and SL25

What started with a concept from WVIL and became realized with the Sony Cybershot DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 is now becoming a trend as Kodak has announced that they will also be coming out with their take on the wireless lens camera concept. These will be called the Kodak PixPro Smart Lens camera SL10 and SL25 and again be used to clip onto smartphones. The difference here is mostly in the price as the SL10 will go for $199 (RM659) while the SL25 will go for $299 (RM991). Available tech specs for the two camera lens include a 10x optical zoom and 28-280mm wide angle lens for the SL10 while the SL25 gets a 25x optical zoom and 24mm ultra-wide angle lens. Both lens cameras can capture 1080p video, will have built-in batteries and storage and have clip on frames. Both seem to have manual focus and zoom rings with WiFi connectivity but Kodak still hasn't revealed other tech specs and features. No specific Malaysian release dates were available just yet but Kodak is expected to reveal it in Q2 of 2014. For now, check out the pics and comparison table below:


Most Nokia phones to maintain post-SST prices

HMD Global recently announced that prices for most of their Nokia devices currently available in the Malaysian market will not be impacted by the SST (Sales and Services Tax). However, three of the recently launched models may see a slight increase (the Nokia 6.1 = RM1100 + RM69, Nokia 2.1 = RM415 + RM20 and Nokia 8110 = RM285 + RM14).

New prices are expected to take effect beginning 14 September 2018. These Nokia phones (both smartphones and feature phones) are available at all authorised Nokia dealers and resellers nationwide.


Most of Samsung Galaxy S22 will come in Qualcomm SD 898 instead of Exynos 2200

Some of you might be pretty excited about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S22 series (we too!), as it will have the Exynos 2200 processor that brings AMD's graphics. Before release, reports also suggest that the Exynos 2200's graphics performance will surpass Apple's A14 Bionic. However, the latest report is here to disappoint by saying most of the Galaxy S22 will come with Snapdragon 898 instead.

According to the source, Galaxy S22 devices with Snapdragon 898 will be more widely available to customers. Due to the low yield and other mass production-related issues, the Exynos variant Galaxy S22 will only be available in few select regions across the globe. Therefore, if the country you're in is not "selected", you might need to work extra hard to get the Galaxy S22 with AMD's graphics performance.

It's not surprising that Samsung is releasing two variants of the upcoming flagship series as the company has been doing it for the past years. Back then, most of us would prefer the Snapdragon variant over the Exynos due to performance issues. However, it seems that the table has turned for this round since the Exynos 2200 has been getting good reports with AMD's technology.

Are you team Snapdragon or Exynos for the Galaxy S22? Share with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Most smartphone users watch Pornhub on their iPhone or iPad

Recently, a bunch of images was posted on tech.sina.com which showcases the traffic statistics of a notoriously popular porn streaming website called Pornhub. Based on the images, it seems that 52.8% of the smartphone users who visit the aforementioned website are using an iOS device such as an iPhone or an iPad.

Android, on the other hand, make up the other 46.6% of the mobile smartphone users that visits Pornhub on their mobile phone. Smartphone web browsers such as Google Chrome and Safari, currently have the highest traffic share of 44.3% and 41.6% respectively.

Google Chrome on the desktop seems to be the most popular this year, accounting for up to 56.2% of the total viewers while other web browsers such as Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox came in second and third place with 10.7% and 9.7% of the users respectively.

With all that said, do you find these statistics interesting? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Moto 360 2nd Gen and Moto 360 Sport officially launched in Malaysia from RM1399

The Moto 360 smartwatch broke new ground as the first smartwatch with a round face. This time around, Lenovo have launched the Moto 360 2nd Generation smartwatch officially in Malaysia as of today. Starting with a roadshow at Centre Court, Mid Valley Megamall and massive discounts for the lucky first 100 to line-up, there will be several devices on sale, available at SenQ, Urban Republic, Thunder Match and Lazada:


Moto 360 2nd Gen and more officially coming to Malaysia on 18 February 2016

Building upon the first Moto 360 smartwatch, it looks like the Moto 360 2nd Generation is coming to Malaysia on 18 February 2016. Thanks to the invite we've received it looks like the whole family is coming with the Moto 360 2nd Gen and Moto 360 Sport.

We're expecting both the 46mm and 42mm Moto 360 2nd Gen smartwatches as well but there are still no official pricing details. Our current pricing shows the Moto 360 2nd Gen 42mm coming in from RM1411 while the 46mm version is going from RM1550 so prices could be around those or lower. Stay tuned for more details.


Moto 360 Sport 1st gen unboxing video

Back in February, Motorola revealed the new Moto 360 Sport (1st gen) edition in Malaysia for RM1399. The smartwatch is black in colour and the strap is made of rubber to suit the user's active sports activities. Check out what else we found inside the packaging in our unboxing video below!


ASUS ZenFone Zoom released in Taiwan, 2 versions with artificial leather back and 3x optical zoom

We've been waiting for the ASUS ZenFone Zoom for a while now and it looks like the rollout has begun with the official release of the ASUS ZenFone Zoom ZX551ML in Taiwan. So far, 2 versions have been released at 13990 TWD (RM1809) for the 64GB storage version with a 2.3GHz Intel Atom Z3580 processor while the 128GB storage and 2.5GHz Intel Atom Z3590 processor version is going for 15990 TWD (RM2067). A new addition looks to be an artificial back as well which you can see on the ASUS Taiwan site.

Our initial hands-on pics of the ZenFone Zoom had it with plastic back but the rounded metal frame and all the other features remain the same. These include the signature 13MP rear camera with 3X optical zoom, laser auto focus, optical image stabilization and dual LED flash. Other tech specs include a 5.5.5-inch FHD display, 4GB RAM, Android Lollipop, 4G LTE and a 3000 mAh battery. No specific Malaysia release dates yet but earlier reports have the ZenFone Zoom coming to Malaysia this month with the ZenFone Max.


Moto 360 Sport First Impression Hands-on video

The Motorola Moto 360 Sport features a sporty design which is suitable for those who have an active lifestyle or anyone who is into fitness. It is currently available here in Malaysia for RM1399. Check out what it feels like up close in our hands-on video below!


Moto 360 Sport review - A pretty good smartwatch, but can be better

Although the Motorola 360 smartwatch is already now in their 2nd Gen, that's not the case for the Moto 360 Sport as it's the 1st Gen edition for RM1399. Available only in black, white and orange and as the name implies, the sports edition is meant for serious active people who exercise a lot. But is it any good? Read below to find out.

The difference between the sports edition and the normal one is, of course, the silicone band. The band's quality is nice and quite solid, but also quite prone to gather dust after a period of time, that can be easily solved though by washing it (don't worry, it's water resistant but only below 1 meter of water). That being said, the band is actually undetachable so there goes the wear-and-tear issue in the long run.

The back, before taking out the sticker. The heart rate sensor is located there

Wearing the watch feels secure, but whenever my wrist start to sweat; it feels a bit uncomfortable (imagine a small octopus wrapping itself around your wrist), and I don't know whether if it's just me but at the end of the day, I just couldn't wait to take it off (easy to take off) after a long day. But you probably need to anyway every day because of the battery, more on that later at the performance section.

For the casing size, it measures 45mm diameter which is just slightly smaller than a standard Moto 360 2nd Gen (46mm) which is for men, so it might be a tad too big for the females who are looking for one. The design of the watch is simple and sporty as it is, the button on the right is really "clicky" so that's good, but I don't like how the mic was designed. Also on the casing display, it's made of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 featuring AnyLight Hybrid Display, which we will continue below.

The AnyLight Hybrid Display is pretty handy when you're outdoors under the sun. Usually, we have a hard time looking at our device's display under direct sunlight but not the 360 Sport, it still shows the display as if there was no sunlight to begin with, so that's a bonus.

To add on to that, while the watch does a wonderful job on displaying the colours and details, I find the "flat tire" on the display to be quite annoying but that is more my personal preferance. Others may not have a problem with it but I just can't stand the incomplete circle on the display. Oh well, this is just a minor issue, so people like me will have to tolerate and deal with it.

Anyway, as your typical Android Wear watch, it has the usual features such as the steps tracker, optical heart rate sensor, calorie counter, notifications, music player, "Find my phone", Theater Mode, voice recognition, even Shazam app is in there and others. The 360 Sport edition does everything right of what a smartwatch should do, but there is just one problem...

You see, for it to be called a sport edition is quite misleading. This is because the features seem to favour running only; so anything else that you do like say, football, badminton or hiking, that kind of activities will send your details to the heart rate counter only. Granted, even though it does have an inbuilt GPS feature which is great for runners, I don't think it will help much for users who does more physical sports aside from running.

In addition, the watch is quite user-friendly as from time to time it would give some tips and tricks. But there's this particular feature - the shaking gesture which you need to shake your wrist in various direction for shortcuts. But honestly, I see this feature not that useful because sometimes it's not really responsive, and you'd look funny in public for doing that, trust me, I tried and I made it look like the watch has a problem. And for simplicity sake, they should just merge the Moto Body and Moto Connect app altogether too.

As mentioned earlier, even though on paper it says battery usage is 1 and a half days, you still need to take it off to charge at the end of the day. While it is a hassle, at least it comes with a really cool charging dock for the watch. Motorola probably has the best charging method because it doesn't require any plugin to the core, just lay it horizontally on it, switch the power on and let it do the work. What's more, it becomes a tiny clock and looks nice on your working desk or bedside table.

The charging speed is quite interesting too because within 30 minutes it could charge up to 50% which is quite fast, but after that it slows down and it takes around 2 hours to fully charge. This means that you don't always need to charge fully and can have a quick charge instead, but do be careful because it drains moderately fast even without doing much.

This watch may not be enough for people who are serious into fitness, if you're one then you might want to consider Garmin or Fitbit instead, or even the Sony Smartwatch SWR50 which is a cheaper option (RM1099 for band version only), charges faster and the band is switchable. And if you're just a regular person who doesn't exercise much, I think you can just settle for the regular Moto 360 2nd Gen.

I'm not saying the Moto 360 Sport watch is bad, it is a good watch. Like I said earlier it does everything what a smartwatch does just right, it has that sporty look, the charging port is awesome; so is the quick 30 minutes charge boost and the display is excellent. This is a great watch for runners but I think it could do so much more than just running, and it would be nice if its band was detachable just in case something happens.

So that's my take, do you know anyone who has one? What did they say about it? Thanks for reading, and enjoy your Friday evening. Stay tuned for more reviews at Technave.com.

*TechNave.com would like to thank Motorola Malaysia for providing us with the Motorola 360 Sport (1st Gen) for this review. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


Moto C & Moto C Plus unveiled with super bargain price tags

Lenovo’s Moto C and Moto C Plus have officially been released today at the super bargain price of €89 (~RM430) for the Moto C and the Moto C Plus at €119 (~RM570). Both are designed with value in mind but the Moto C Plus looks like a better bang for the buck with its bigger battery and better camera. The two phones will pack the following specifications:

Yes, the specs are not at all amazing but let’s be real, those prices and that unique design will definitely turn a few heads. Might also be a really good secondary phone or work phone.

Unfortunately, there was no news regarding a Malaysian release anytime soon so we’ll just have to wait and see. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


Moto Edge X30 to be the first device with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, not Xiaomi 12

It turns out that the first device to launch with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is not Xiaomi 12. Today, Moto has announced that it will be the first brand to introduce a flagship with the chipset, and it's happening in just three days.

On 9 December, Moto will debut the Edge X30 as the first device to come with the latest Snapdragon flagship chip. The CEO of Lenovo's mobile division explained that by doing so, "it can directly compete with Apple and Samsung in the global market, especially in South America", despite having a small market share in China. He also added that the brand has surpassed 50 million units this year and will continue to increase its performance in China.

Back to the device, the company has confirmed the tech specs of two camera sensors on the Moto Edge X30. There will be a 50MP sensor on the rear alongside a 60MP sensor on the front. It will also come with a 6.67-inch 144Hz OLED display with FullHD + resolution.

It's really surprising to see Moto coming to us like this, and we can't wait to see how the device performs! Leave a comment to let us know what you think and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech news.


Moto G5 Plus coming soon to Malaysia on 29 May 2017

Today, we just got official news that Moto G5 Plus is coming sooner than we think on our Malaysian shores. The scheduled reveal date is set on 29 May 2017, but before that, tomorrow night we will also have our first look at the device as well, so stay tuned for that.

The Moto G5 Plus at the Mobile World Congress 2017

To recap the tech-specs, the device will be carrying a 5.2-inch IPS display with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. Clearly set as a mid-range device, the camera is carrying 12MP dual-pixel sensor and a 3000 mAh battery. As for the memory capacity, it could be either a 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM or 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM variant. We are betting on the former but we shall see.

How much do you think the device will cost? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Motorola news at TechNave.com.


Moto G5 Plus hands-on pictures

We have already told you that the Moto G5 Plus is going to be announced officially on 29 May 2017 in Malaysia, we also got some hands-on on the device too yesterday from our good friends from Motorola Malaysia. Without further ado, check out the photo samples we took last night.

5.2-inch IPS display and the fingerprint sensor/home button on the front, the front camera is 5MP only

The classic Motorola logo on the back, main camera is 12MP with an aperture of f/1.7, it's said to feature a Dual Pixel technology inside too

Still using Micro USB 2.0 and headphone jack, at least there's still a Moto Turbocharger teachnology

Power and volume buttons on the right side, there's nothing on the left

That's all for now. How much do you think it will cost? Let us know in the comments below, stay tuned as we will be covering the event on 29 May 2017 about the Moto G5 Plus' features, availability and especially the pricing!


Moto G5 Plus is now on promotion for RM1099 only till 2 Oct 2017 on Lazada Malaysia

That’s right guys, Motorola just hit us with a dirty price slash for their best-selling device, the Moto G5 Plus from RM1299 to RM1099 starting today until the 2 October 2017.

Other than the big price slash, for the duration of this promotional period purchasers will enjoy a bundled free gift package worth RM676 which includes a flip cover, Motorola Pulse 2 headphones, extended warranty and an accidental damage protection coverage.

This special promotion will only be applicable at the Motorola Malaysia’s Official E-Store on Lazada Malaysia and people looking to place orders can access the shop, here.

The highly value-for-money Moto G5 Plus is a mid-range all-rounder device with an impressive camera performance. The device is currently available in Fine Gold and Lunar Gray. You can check out our very own review for a closer and more decisive perspective.

Need more information? Check out their official website, here, or their official FB page, here.


Moto G5 Plus launched in Malaysia for only RM1299!

Moto's latest budget smartphone, G5 Plus has finally landed here in Malaysia with the price tag of RM1299 and is exclusively available on Lazada Malaysia for pre-order from 29 May to 4 June. The new Moto G5 Plus is one of the first new phones made from high-grade aluminium and it comes in Lunar Grey and Gold Color.

It now packs a tech spec of Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB of RAM, 12 MP rear camera with Dual Autofocus Pixels f/1.7 Aperture, 5MP front camera with wide-angle lens f/2.2 aperture, and 3000 mAh. It also features fingerprint reader and TurboPower charging that charge up to 6 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes. Below is the official tech-specs:-

On the other hand, it is running Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. The device gets a nearly stock Android experiece but with a few useful Motorola additions built-in such as Ambient Display, the double chop action to launch the flashlight, and the twist of the wrist to launch the camera.The new Moto Action now support home button gesture where you could navigate throughout the phone with simple gestures.

Customers who pre-order able to get 12-month extended warranty under the Moto Care Plan RM199, Moto Flip Case and screen protector worth RM(while stocks last) valid from 29 May to 4 June 2017 only.  Stay tuned for that and for more Moto G5 Plus news at TechNave.com!


Moto G5 and G5 Plus unveiled. Premium on a budget?

Yet another generation of Motorola's highly successful Moto G series had been unveiled. We’re already at the fifth generation now. Moto’s G series had been the original budget phone with big specs, and we see that being reiterated with the new Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus refresh. While the “Plus” moniker had only recently started with the Moto G4 Plus, this time around, it serves as a clearer difference between the 2 models.

The Moto G5 is the lesser device between the two, and has a 5-inch Full HD IPS display that is covered with Gorilla Glass 3. Powering the device, is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, helped with 2GB of RAM and either 16GB or 32GB of expandable storage.

The primary camera that sits flush on the back of the G5, is a 13MP f/2.0 unit with phase-detect autofocus. The front-facing though, is a 5MP f/2.2 wide-angle camera. A 2800mAh battery keeps the lights on, and Motorola had equipped it with 10W rapid charging. The device measures 144.3x73x9.5mm and weighs 144g.

The Moto G5 Plus brings a few improvements over the Moto G5, and is the more promising device between the two. It starts out with a slightly larger 5.2-inch IPS display, retaining the Full HD resolution. A more efficient and powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, combined with a range of 2GB to 4GB RAM keeps the device working fuss free. Storage options, are limited to either 32GB or 64GB configurations, and is expandable using a microSD card.

A 12MP dual-pixel sensor combined with f/1.7 aperture lens makes up the primary camera on the Moto G5 Plus, along with support for 4K video recording. This, however, makes the G5 Plus have a noticeable camera bump on its back. The front camera is exactly the same as the Moto G5 though. The G5 Plus is treated to a marginally larger battery, 3000mAh, and more importantly, it supports Moto’s TurboPower charging, offering up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes of charging. The G Plus measures 150.2x74x9.7mm, and weighs 155g.

While the fingerprint sensor used to be only reserved for the Plus model in the previous generation, this time, both the Moto G5 and G5 Plus gets one below the display. The pair will also run on Android Nougat out of the box.

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus will be available starting in March in various countries. Prices start at €199 (about RM935) with 2GB RAM/16GB storage for the G5, while the G5 Plus will start at $229 USD (about RM1017) for 2GB RAM/32GB storage and €279 (about RM1310) for 3GB RAM/32GB storage, indicating that there could be different RAM and storage variants for different regions. There had not been any official announcements of the availability for Malaysia, but, judging from the recent presence of Moto in Malaysia, we do hope to see the device being made available locally. Stay tuned on TechNave.com for more Moto news.


Moto G5 pricing across the Globe revealed. UK retailer lists it for £170

Since announcing the Moto G5 and G5 Plus during MWC, it seems that Lenovo had been hard at work to bring it to retail across the globe. First there were reports that it will be made available in Russia in the month of April and will carry a price tag of RUB 12,990 (about RM987) in the country.

It was followed by India where its official Moto India Twitter account teased about the Moto G5 Plus that will be arriving on 15 March, but no pricing details were made available.

UK is next in line to receive the Moto G5, as it seems that John Lewis, an online retailer had started listing it too. The phone is out of stock at the moment, but its full specifications as well as price are revealed, along with a surprising 2 year guarantee for the device. It will be priced at £169.95 (about RM925) for the Moto G5 with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage in choices of Fine Gold or Lunar Gray.

It does seem that, in terms of equivalent price, it’s going to cost upwards of RM1000 in Malaysia (or possibly RM999 for the base 2GB/16GB model, inclusive of taxes and all)  if it were to be launched locally, which might seemed a little close to Moto Malaysia’s other offering, the Moto M which has a retail price of RM1199. Would Moto Malaysia still launch the device in Malaysia? There’s been some unconfirmed news in that regards. Stay tuned on TechNave.com for more Moto news.


ASUS ZenFones and PadFone S getting Android L update from May till June 2015

ASUS recently scheduled the Android L or Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the ASUS ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5, ZenFone 6, ZenFone 5 LTE and PadFone S for the end of April 2015. Now with the end of April set for today, a new schedule has been released today revealing that an OTA schedule starting with the ZenFone 5 LTE A500KL in the beginning of May 2015 and ending with the PadFone S PF500KL in the beginning of June. Bear in mind that the schedule could change again, but this should give all those ZenFone and PadFone S users in Malaysia an idea of when to expect the latest Android L update. Incidentally, the Android 5.0 Lollipop update has already been rolled out for the ASUS MeMO Pad 7 ME572C/CL so ASUS tablet users should expect their sweet upgrades soon.


Moto G5S Plus is coming to Malaysia next week, for maybe below RM1.2K?

The invites are out and we'll be going to check out the Moto G5S Plus next week. Featuring a metal body, dual pixel powered dual rear cameras, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage and more, it was initially announced for about RM1513.

You can see our hands-on experience with it as well but considering the recent slew of fullview devices for well below that price tag, we expect the G5S Plus to disrupt the market with a much lower Malaysia pricing, perhaps RM1000 to RM1200?

How much would you pay for it? Let us know in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Moto G6 series full tech-specs leak online, might come with two variants for single SIM and dual SIM

Yesterday, we reported that Motorola is preparing to unleash the new Moto G6 series marketing campaign. There were some tech-specs leaks here and there, we had to guess whether or not if there was a fingerprint sensor too, but we finally have our question answered, thanks to a leaked full list of the three models from a Hungarian retailer. Check them out below.

One thing to note about the tech-specs, it seems that Motorola is also planning to release a single-SIM and dual-SIM variant for each of the Moto G6 models. Coupled with the memory variants, it's possible to have the lower memory models combine with the single-SIM slot, then the higher memory models with the dual-SIM slots.

On top of that, the list also shows that the G6 series phones are supposed to be available from 3 April 2016 but it hasn't happened yet. Motorola is also keeping quiet about that so until then, we will just have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more Motorola news at TechNave.com.


Moto G6 series get certified by TENAA + Moto E5 Play render appears online officially

While it will take some time for Motorola to release another new generation of smartphones, we reported that the Motorola G6 series and Moto E series has gotten the certification for the Asia region just a few days ago. We don't know much about the tech-specs but thanks to TENAA listing, here's what the devices will feature.

First up, for the Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play are going to have a dual rear camera and dual-LED flash, one of them is a 12MP + 5MP camera setup but we don't know which one of the devices will have it, but it's also possible that all three will implement it. Meanwhile, this applies the same to the 16MP front camera too, as well as a Qualcomm 625 processor, 3GB of RAM, 3000mAh and a display running on Full HD+ resolution. We are guessing that these three variants will be based on the memory capacity.

As for the Moto E series, the Moto E5 Play was shown on the official website but without any tech-specs listed. However, we do know that it's designed to support Moto Actions, which is a feature that uses motion sensor technology to do certain tasks. Based on the image, it looks like its screen-to-body aspect ratio will remain as 16:9.

That's all we got from the roundup so until then, stay tuned for more Motorola news at TechNave.com.


Moto G6 teaser video released ahead of its scheduled launch

A video of the Moto G6 has been teased by Motorola UK's Twitter account (which was removed shortly after) showcasing the design of the budget-oriented device. The teaser video confirmed a few leaked features such as the front-facing fingerprint scanner, 18:9 aspect ratio display and a dual rear camera setup.

Based on what we know from the previous leaks, the Moto G6 will be running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, either a 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage or 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable storage, dual 12MP + 5MP rear cameras, single 16MP selfie camera, 5.7-inch 18:9 aspect ratio display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

Video Courtesy of Motorola UK and @camfaulkner

As of now, the Moto G6's launch date is scheduled to be on the 19 April 2018, which would give us an idea of when the device will be distributed in Malaysian market as well as how much it will cost. Do check back on TechNave.com for more updates on the launch.


Moto G9 Play appears on Geekbench, expected to come with Snapdragon 662 chipset

It would seem that Motorola is planning to launch multiple models for the Moto G9 series soon. Just earlier this week, an alleged price leak for the Moto G9 Plus suggested that the phone was on the way. Now, a benchmark record for the Moto G9 Play has appeared and some tech specs were revealed.

Based on the Geekbench record found, the Motorola Moto G9 Play is an Android 10 device that comes with a Qualcomm chipset. The motherboard has been identified as "guamp" that is believed to house the Snapdragon 662 chipset, which is launched recently. We can also see that it comes with 4GB of RAM.

If it's indeed the Snapdragon 662 chipset, it should come with eight Kryo 260 CPU cores that can run up to 2GHz and an Adreno 610 GPU. According to GSMArena, the Moto G9 Play could also be the Snapdragon 665 chipset. Whether it's the Snapdragon 665 or 662 chipsets, the G9 Play should perform faster than last year's Moto G8 Play.

Mind you, we can't confirm if the phone will be using the chipsets mentioned, so take the news with a grain of salt. Having said that, would you consider getting this low mid-range device if it makes its way to Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Moto GamePad Mod spotted online selling for ~RM343

It's been two months now since the release of the Moto Z2 Play by Motorola Malaysia back in June in Malaysia. Although it's slated for RM1999 which isn't bad, it's the Moto Mods that we are waiting for to be truly complete. As some of you might already know, there are four Moto Mods - Hasselblad camera mod, GamePad Mod, JBL SoundBoost 2 speaker Mod, and a projector mod. So far, we only just got news about the GamePad mod which is out in U.S.A. and it's listed for $79.99 (~RM343) on Verizon.

Considering the price tag, it does seem kind of expensive especially for our local taste here. If we were to combine the two gadgets that'd be roughly around RM2.3K and not many Android game apps do just fine without a gaming pad. However, it does offer dual control sticks for convenience, a D-pad and top side buttons like the PS Vita. The GamePad mod also features a 1035mAh battery which can last for eight hours.

We are currently reviewing the Moto Z2 Play and the Hasselblad camera mod at the moment, so stay tuned for that and we will let you know if it's any good. To check out how the GamePad Mod looks like, check out our hands-on video right here.


Moto M review – Affordable future proofed all rounder for the masses

For quite some time, the Moto smartphones were all known as being the best value Android smartphones you could get without burning a hole in your pocket. As time passes by and more value-beating devices flooded Malaysia’s markets it lost this title but it looks like Moto are back with a value beating vengeance with their latest affordable device for the masses, the Moto M. One of the few fingerprint sensor equipped metal midrangers with a USB Type C port, is it enough to regain the title of best value Android smartphone in the market? Read our Moto M review to find out.

While we can’t really say that the Moto M follows the same design as the previous Moto phones, it does offer a compact yet solid metal body that looks and feels premium. The curved metal back fits nicely in the palm and thanks to very slim bezels, the 5.5-inch display does not make the Moto M overly big. It should fit in most pockets well because of this.

The Moto M has a big 5.5-inch display in a compact body

A solid metal body gives the Moto M a premium feel

The Moto M is one of the few midrangers to offer a USB Type C port

At 7.85mm, the Moto M is quite thin yet still fairly comfortable to grip

The Moto M uses a hybrid SIM / microSD slot so you can either have dual SIM or single SIM + up to a 128GB microSD

Here are the Moto M tech specs and features:

The Moto M has 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage

Stand-out features for the Moto M are few with the Dolby Atmos audio tech and USB Type-C port offering a bit more future proofing for the masses. The speakers themselves aren’t nearly as loud as some other bigger phones but audio surround quality is high. To enjoy it fully, you should hook up the Moto M to some beefier Dolby Atmos headphones or sound systems, something which the bundled headsets don’t really deliver.

The Moto M offers a nearly no bloatware experience except for some fairly useful Microsoft Office apps and thanks to a built in gyroscope, it can also handle virtual reality like Google Cardboard

Thankfully, since this is Moto, the Moto M has next to no bloatware which allows the phone to run smoothly. The only additions include Microsoft Office, OneNote and Skype but these are quite useful for the more productivity minded user. We are a little let down that the Moto M does not come with Android 7.0 Nougat right out of the box, but the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow it does come with is more than enough most of the time.

The camera features are rather basic but at least there is a Pro mode for manual camera users

Just like the interface, camera features are rather basic for the Moto M but there is a manual mode for the more experienced photographer and we’ve found that much like the Google Pixel, the Moto M comes with a high performance camera. The basic features of Panorama, HDR and effects are there for the rear camera along with a beautify mode for the front camera, but there don’t seem to be any easy-to-use filters for depth of field or bokeh shots. They can be done thanks to the beefy rear camera, but you’ll need a bit of finesse with the auto or pro mode to pull it off.

Lenovo have been quite generous with the extra value add-ons as the Moto M also comes with a free clear TPU case and screen protector, both of which would normally increase the price by about RM100 or so if bought separately. In addition, the Moto M supports up to a 128GB microSD card, which should reduce the worry of managing the 32GB internal storage the Moto M comes with.

Lenovo have been quite generous with Moto M value additions including a free screen protector, free casing and free 128GB microSD (while stocks last and not in the picture)

Performance-wise, the Motorola Moto M performs on par with most midrangers with an AnTuTu score of 52802. Epic Citadel performed around 41.8 fps on nearly full HD settings. This rather lower-end graphics performance was reflected in rather laggy game performance for Asphalt 8: Airborne on high visual quality settings but you can make it fairly smooth once more after bumping down the settings to medium. Loading times were quite fast with the 4GB RAM.

The Moto M delivers entry-level to midrange AnTuTu scores

Epic Citadel works above average for the Moto M

Allowing you to play fairly smooth Asphalt 8:Airborne provided you tweak the visual quality settings a bit

Personally, I'm not a fan of MediaTek processors as they tend to heat up faster. While the Moto M did heat up to 60 degrees Celsius it only did so after a bit of binge gaming and CPU Z reports fairly energy efficient core management. This was reflected in some very good battery life with the Moto M lasting about 3 days or so on a single charge. Heavier usage will no doubt decrease this time but we think it should be only to about 2 days and a bit, which is quite impressive for the Moto M.

Well-balanced MediaTek processor and 3050 mAh battery offers about 3 days battery life

Unlocking the phone with the fingerprint sensor is easy and quite reliable. We nearly never got any no match errors. Thanks to the Dolby Atmos, audio is quite enjoyable but not if you intend to really fill the room. For that you should either connect the Moto M with a set of bigger speakers or some Dolby Atmos compatible headphones. Movie playback is clear and smooth for full HD movies.

Camera-wise the PDAF equipped rear camera of the Moto M is quite capable, working well on close-up low-light conditions. Details are clear and sharp with good colours while autofocus is fairly fast most of the time. However a lack of features like OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) means blurry long distance shots (especially in the dark with shaky hands). The manual mode certainly helps to take some really impressive shots but you still need a good deal of photography skills and experience to do so. We would have liked more user friendly camera features but it should satisfy most smartphone photographers.

Auto, 16MP ~ Komorebi means light through the trees

Auto, 16MP ~ You can pull off high resolution bokeh or depth of field with the Moto M

Auto, 16MP ~ Fast autofocus allows you to catch the Dandelion-pod catching tree in action

Auto, 16MP ~ works quite well in the dark with the right illumination

Auto, 8MP ~ Selfies don't work as well in low light but they still work

Overall, the Moto M ticks all the boxes as an affordable value-beating all rounder for the entry-level to midrange user. Thanks to the solid design and fairly powerful hardware (except for the processors) the Moto M should do well for mostly any situation. Granted, you may need a bit of knowledge to pull out the most of what the Moto M can do, but once you do, you can do pretty impressive stuff with it, making it the all-rounder smartphone that many of Malaysia's masses are waiting for.

At RM1199 it also offers massive value in a solid design plus a free screen protector, casing and 128GB microSD card (while stocks last), additional features which other phones within this class often don’t include to maintain this price tag. Our current price listings have the Moto M at RM1089 with a slightly faster MediaTek Helio P15 processor. Closest competitors would include the Honor 6X which offers more user-friendly features and hardware based bokeh mode but more bloatware so if you’re someone who hates all the bloatware that most Android phones come with, then the Moto M should be an excellent choice.


Moto M unboxing and hands-on video shows off gaming, camera samples, battery life and more

After some time with the solid Moto M we've done an unboxing and hands-on video showing a bit of what the phone can do along with its premium metal design. Priced at just RM1199 it comes with a free 128GB microSD card. Check out the video for yourself below.


Moto Malaysia hints that the Moto X4 is coming

Motorola Malaysia recently hinted that they're latest IP68 water resistant Moto X4 could be coming to Malaysia. You can see the quote for yourself below but for us, it seems to indicate a certain amount of time to wait before it arrives, perhaps even next year.

"It's pretty difficult to resist temptation when there are so many options around, but we think it's worth waiting for something Xtraordinary."

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it was previously announced for about RM2027 but we expect the value busting campaign to continue so maybe around RM1.6K? Would you pay about RM1599 for the Moto X4? Stay tuned to TechNave.com and we'll keep you updated.


Moto Razr 2 expected to feature a SD765 5G chipset and Samsung's 48MP ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor

We can't deny that the Moto Razr 2019 had made a wave some time ago by bringing the nostalgic clamshell phone back into this era. After that, we also can't deny that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, which is better in many ways, has outshined the Moto Razr as another clamshell folding phone on the market. To bring the honor back, Motorola has to do something. Therefore, we are now getting leaks of the Moto Razr 2 regarding its tech specs to excite us about the comeback.

The Moto Razr 2 is expected to be an upper mid-range smartphone again by featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 chipset. It will also support 5G with the Snapdragon X52 modem. Other than that, the next-generation Moto Razr will have 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and a 2,845mAh battery as well. It is also mentioned that the device will sport an upgraded Samsung’s 48MP ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor while the front-facing camera will rise to a 20MP shooter. The device is expected to run Android 10 out of the box.

The launch date of the Moto Razr 2 hasn't been confirmed yet, but it is rumoured to be somewhere end of this year. With the launch of the Moto Razr 2, it is uncertain if Motorola will take the crown back as it is still not a flagship-level smartphone compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. However, it would still be nice to see Motorola's attempt to bring something better to the consumers.

Let us know what you think about the rumours of Moto Razr 2 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone leaks.


ASUS ZenGimbal stabilizer released and priced at ~RM671

ASUS have launched their first ZenGimbal stabilizer and this is great news to people who like to take videos on their phones. This device comes with an affordable price tag of CNY1099 (~RM671) and it is currently available on Tmall.

This device supports 360-degree unlimited pan, 330-degree tilt, and 140-degree roll, weighing 466 grams. It comes with a pocket-friendly design, unlimited rotation Vortex mode and also user-friendly tally light.

Moreover, the payload for this gimbal is around 260 grams, so it can hold most smartphone sizes in the current market. As for 2900mAh battery, it can last up to 10 hours and it takes up to 2.5 hours to fully charge.

Will ASUS Malaysia bring the ZenGimbal to the Malaysian market and will you get one? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com


Moto Tab G62 may launch soon, spotted on Google Play Store Supported Devices list

Motorola may be launching a new Android tablet soon as the manufacturer was spotted having a yet-to-be-released tablet on Google Play Console. Furthermore, the Google Play Supported Devices website even revealed the tablet’s name: Moto Tab G62.

Set to be Motorola’s third Android tablet, the Google Play Supported Devices website asserted that the device will have a WiFi and LTE variants. As reported by My Smart Price, the model number of both variants were also revealed, with the WiFi version being XT2261-1 and the LTE version called XT2261-2.

Well, other than the information above, not much is known about the Moto Tab G62. However, given how the tablet doesn’t have 5G connectivity, it’s safe to assume that it would be in the mid-range Android tablet market and we expect for it to feature specs that are competitive in the segment.

What do you guys think of this new Android tablet currently in the works by Motorola? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news.


Moto X30 Pro's 200MP camera outputs images as high as 13MB, but there's a solution

Moto X30 Pro aims to arrive as the first smartphone with a 200MP camera on 2 August. The general manager of Lenovo China, Chen Jin, has also been actively teasing the device. Today, new information claims that the output size of the images taken by the device can go as high as 13MB, but the company has a way to deal with it.

Chen had posted a sample image taken with the Moto X30 Pro. Although looking gorgeous with excellent details, the size of this image exceeds 13MB. However, the device has the ability to compress the image. It's said that it would lose some details and significantly lower the size after compression. Chen added that a new self-developed intelligent high-resolution mode helps output 50MP high-precision images.

The Moto X30 Pro use a Samsung HP1 sensor, with the size reaching 1/1.22 inches. Furthermore, there will be a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 12MP sub-camera (not a telephoto). Besides a powerful camera setup, the device should also pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, 6.67-inch FHD+ display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate, and 125W fast charging technology.

Are you excited about the arrival of the Moto X30 Pro? Share with us how you feel about it by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Moto X40 spotted on Geekbench ahead of release, confirmed to feature SD 8 Gen 2 SoC and 12GB RAM

Previously, we reported that Motorola will be holding a launch event in China on 15 December 2022 for the release of its upcoming flagship, the Moto X40. Now, more details have emerged regarding the smartphone, both from Motorola itself as well as from a benchmark listing of the device spotted on Geekbench.

Taking to its official Weibo account, Motorola announced that the Moto X40 is powered by the latest and greatest chipset from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. This makes the upcoming flagship one of the first smartphones in the world to feature the processor.

The Weibo post also corroborated a listing of the device spotted on Geekbench 5, which was first spotted by MySmartPrice. In the listing, the Moto X40 has the model number XT2301-5 and scored a 1471 Single-Core Score as well as a 4683 Multi-Core Score.

Moreover, the listing also showed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s prowess, whereby the octa-core chipset on Moto X4 has a prime core clocked at 3.18GHz, four cores clocked at 2.80GHz, with the other 3 cores running at 2.02GHz. Besides that, the listing also shows that the device has 12GB of RAM and runs on Android 13 OS.

Of course, this could simply be one variant of the Moto X40, with other configurations potentially having less or more RAM. Well, we just have to wait until 15 December 2022 to find out the full specs sheet of the device.

So, what do you guys think of the Moto X40? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


Moto Z to get a Tango Moto Mod

You have seen our coverage of the Motorola Moto Z launch here in Malaysia – and one of the feature to look out for the device is the Moto Mods – additional items that you can attach to the Moto Z itself for extra functionality. What is exciting is the breath of functionality that can be added later on for this Motorola Flagship device – and now we have a report saying that the Moto Z will be getting a Tango Moto Mod!

The first Project Tango phone is the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro phablet, which is said to be heading to Malaysia this month, and now it looks like Motorola would like to borrow functions from the Phab 2 Pro for the Moto Z. The Moto Z Tango Moto Mod could add the additional cameras and sensors that would allow the phone to be an augmented reality device like its cousin. Motorola CEO Aymar de Lencquesaing said that the company is going to release a Moto Mod that will enable AR functionality on the Moto Z series. No dates for the possible Moto Mod release as of yet.

The functionality and the expandability of the Moto Z family is precisely the reason people are attracted to the phone, and this new announcement may just be the next wave of new features that other companies may join in the bandwagon soon. Imagine – a new phone by just changing the mod. Is this a good idea? Stay tuned to TechNave to find out.


Moto Z2 Force officially announced with 360 camera Moto Mod for about RM3425

The Moto Z2 Force has been officially announced for $799.99 (about RM3425) along with a new 360 degree camera Moto Mod which goes for $299.99 (about RM1284). While it keeps the same super thin Moto Z look with the raised camera hump, some design changes like a brushed metal back and round fingerprint sensor have been implemented.

Obvious tech spec or feature changes include the 12MP dual rear camera and the flagship-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB/6GB RAM, 64GB / 128GB storage, a microSD card slot and a 5.5-inch 2k pixel (1440 x 2560 pixels) AMOLED ShatterShield display. A smaller 2730 mAh battery keeps the lights on while a 5MP front camera will keep the selfie crowd entertained.

No Malaysian release dates or pricing details yet but with the Moto Z2 Play already here you can get a taste of Moto's Moto Mods right now if you want or you can check out our hands-on video. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news and we'll keep you updated.


Moto Z2 Play China launch reveals Asian price tag

The Moto Z2 Play has been officially launched in China at around ¥3299 which is around the Malaysian equivalent of RM2070. With the Z2 Play being unveiled officially recently, we can expect it to come to sunny Malaysia in the coming weeks.

The Moto Z2 Play is a direct successor to the original Moto Z Play with a few design changes and upgrades. The phone will have the following official specs:

Let us not forget that the Z2 Play will also feature the support for new Moto Mods which you can slap add-ons to the device. The Moto Mods are still more or less the same from what we last saw in October last year it will have a JBL SoundBoost 2, Moto TurboPower Pack, Moto Style Shells with Wireless Charging, and a Moto Game Pad.

Right now there’s nothing more to do except to sit down and wait for this exciting new phone to make its debut here at home. So make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the Malaysian pricings.


Moto Z2 Play is official with dual pixel camera with some returning Moto Mods

While Malaysia is enjoying the newly released Moto G5 Plus, Motorola has just revealed another smartphone called the Moto Z2 Play. Let’s check out what the tech-specs offer:

Design-wise, the Z2 Play looks too similar to its predecessor but at least it’s thinner and lighter. The new 14nm chipset size should also make the phone last longer. Currently, the record for the battery life stands at 30 hours which isn’t bad for a mid-ranger. Like the G5 Plus, the Z2 Play has dual pixel camera sensor as well, so this another affordable camera-centric phone to consider.

Of course, the main highlight of the Z2 Play is the new Moto Mods which you can slap add-ons to the device. The Moto Mods are still more or less the same from what we last saw in October last year it will have a JBL SoundBoost 2, Moto TurboPower Pack, Moto Style Shells with Wireless Charging, and a Moto Game Pad.

No official price tag was revealed, neither for the availability. But it could cost around RM1.7k since the Z Play was released with that price. Stay tuned for more Motorola news at TechNave.com.


Moto Z3 Play internal documents leaked detailing tech specs and features

XDA-Developers managed to get their hands on internal documents detailing the tech specs and features of the Moto Z3 Play. Based on the leaks, the Moto Z3 Play will be running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, 4GB of RAM, either 32GB or 64GB internal memory, 12MP + 12MP dual camera setup in the rear, 8MP selfie camera, 6-inch display with a FHD+ screen resolution, it is also powered by a 3000mAh non-removable battery.

Other than tech specs, the Moto Z3 Play will also come together with various other features such as the Moto Display, Moto Voice, side mounted fingerprint scanner as well as face unlock. The device will also support all Moto Mods that are available in the market as well as mods that will be released in the near future. There is no information on when the smartphone will be coming to the Malaysian market as well as the market price of it. As always with all leaks, take every bit of information with a grain of salt. For more updates like these, stay tuned to Technave.com.


Moto Z3 Play leaks: Early renders and tech specs

With the Moto G6 launch just around the corner, early leaks of the Moto Z3 Play have been circulating around on the Internet thanks to a new submission in the Federal Communications Commission as well as additional sources from @OnLeaks, KillerFeatures and TechRadar. Based on these leaks we are expecting to see the Moto Z3 Play drawing power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Chipset.

It's best to note that there will be two variants of the aforementioned device, one of them fitted with 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage and another fitted with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of Internal Storage. The Gorilla Glass display is expected to be sized at 6.1-inches with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.

Both the variants of the device are expected to ship with a dual-camera rear shooter with an 8MP + 12MP setup. The device also comes with a 5MP Selfie Camera for all your selfie taking needs. According to sources, the device is also rumoured to house a 3000mAh battery which doesn't seem much but thanks to the efficiency of the Snapdragon 636 Chipset, it should last about a day of moderate use.

Looking at the early renders of the Moto Z3 Play, it is expected to measure at 156.4 x 76.46 mm. That being said, the device should in theory be compatible with Moto Mods that are currently out. There is also an additional strip below the 16-pin connect at the back which suggests that there might be newer Moto Mods that will utilise it to provide the device with additional functionality. Unfortunately, Lenovo has decided to ditch the 3.5mm Audio jack for the Moto Z3 Play.

Unfortunately the leaks do not include the pricing and the release date of the device yet. As always with every unofficial announcement regarding the Moto Z3 Play, best to take in every bit of information with a grain of salt until Lenovo's official announcement of the device and stay tuned to TechNave.com for all your latest tech news.


Moto Z3 Play official press renders leaked

The Moto Z3 Play will feature what might seem to be a fingerprint sensor on the power button which is located at the side. It device will also be the first in the series to feature an 18:9 aspect ratio display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels as well as a dual-camera setup in the rear.

In terms of tech specs, the Moto Z3 Play might be running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, or 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, 12MP + 8MP dual rear cameras and a single 12MP selfie camera at the front camera, and it'll all be powered by a 3000 mAh battery.

As always for all rumours and leaked material, take in every information with a grain of salt. For more information on the Malaysian Pricing and release date of the Moto Z3 Play, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL review - Most powerful and productive ASUS ZenPad yet

The largest and highest specced of the ASUS ZenPad tablets currently available in Malaysia is the ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL which features a 10.1-inch display while retaining the same sleek and thin design of the other ZenPad tablets. Featuring dual front speakers the ZenPad 10 offers a bit more power for your portable productivity. Is it good enough to compete with a comparable 2-in-1 notebook computer? We find out in our full review of the ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL tablet.

Following the current ASUS ZenPad tablet design, the ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL series tablet has the same clutch case design and leatherlike pattern on the back (which isn't interchangable unfortunately). It also retains the shiny metal chrome trim on the front along with a protective layer of Corning Gorilla Glass for the 10.1-inch display.

The ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL has a flat and thin design and is the only ZenPad with dual front speakers

However, unlike the other ZenPads, the ZenPad 10 offers dual front speakers arranged in a single line on the top. Other differences include an interface on the underside meant to connect with the optional detachable audio dock-cum-keyboard (which wasn't available at the time of the review). Also unlike the other ZenPads available in Malaysia, the ZenPad 10 is the only ZenPad around that supports the ASUS Z Stylus (also unavailable at the time of writing the review).

The keyboard dock also doubles as the audio dock with its own set of speakers and battery

The ASUS Z Stylus lets you be a bit more artistic

Here are tech specs of the ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL tablet:

Tech specs for the ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL are high for a ZenPad tablet

Featuring a built-in 4G LTE modem and an Intel Atom Z3560 processor with 2GB RAM, the ZenPad 10 is priced for about RM1100 for just the tablet which when compared against notebook computers with slightly higher prices of RM1300 or so matches in terms of tech specs. The 10.1-inch display has a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution so you can watch native 720p HD video and images with no issues. In addition, like the other ZenPads, the ZenPad 10 packs in dts-HD Premium Sound, so you get a bit better sounding audio than your average detachable tablet.

The ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL is the only Malaysian ZenPad to support the Z Stylus

Camera-wise the ZenPad 10 packs in an 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. This means you also get PixelMaster features like low-light and time rewind and fairly good video calls with either Skype or Google Hangouts. Definitely not something you'd expect with a comparable 2-in-1 notebook computer (most of them offer VGA to 3MP front cameras).

You get full PixelMaster features with the ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL

With an AnTuTu score of 49359 the ZenPad 10 Z300 is definitely on the higher-end of the ZenPad series as practically all the others (ZenPad C, ZenPad 7.0 and ZenPad 8.0) only managed around 22000. This score places it around the upper midrange level for mobile devices. Other benchmarks are equally high with 3DMark Ice Storm getting 15287 and Epic Citadel getting 60.1fps on 720p resolution. Expect to be able to play Asphalt 8: Airborne with no lag at all, but perhaps at medium visual quality settings.

AnTuTu scores for the ASUS ZenPad 10 are the highest amongst other ZenPads

Epic Citadel gets a super smooth 60.1 frames per second

3DMark performance is very good for the ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL

Asphalt 8: Airborne performance has no lag at all

Battery life is also quite good, lasting a bit more than 2 days on normal to medium usage and about 5 to 7 days on standby. Thankfully, enough, the tablet has no problems with stability or overheating, perhaps an indication that the Intel Atom processors need a bit more space and battery size to work well. WiFi and 4G LTE connectivity worked very well.

Battery life on the ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL is very good

Camera performance is as expected not that good compared to say a smartphone but the 5MP rear camera does well enough in a pinch while the 2MP front camera is also good enough for Skype or a blurry selfie.

Unfortunately, the real worth of the ZenPad 10 can't really be shown as the audio keyboard dock wasn't available at the time. As it is, we had to use a third-party Bluetooth keyboard to connect to the tablet while the official audio keyboard dock would likely offer an increase in both battery life and audio quality. The Z Stylus also adds on another dimension to how you can use the ZenPad 10 as it offers context sensitive pen or stylus controls but more on that in our upcoming Z Stylus review.

Overall, the ASUS ZenPad 10 Z300CL is an excellent tablet for both productivity and movie playback. My children found the slim and thin build great for watching movies or YouTube while the sound quality is definitely the best in the ASUS ZenPad range. You can also be quite productive with the ZenPad 10 as most of this review was written on the tablet, right down to the picture editing.

Personally, I feel that the ZenPad 10 Z300 couldn’t really show off its full potential because its accessories like the audio keyboard dock and Z Stylus were not available in Malaysia. If not, and priced well in a combo deal, I think that the tablet could have given the Microsoft Surface 3 tablet a good run for the money but we’ll know more if or when we get those accessories on hand. Currently, the ASUS ZenPad 10 is going for about RM1099 but expect to get a keyboard separately if you want to get some more productivity out of it.


Moto smartwatches coming in 2021, expected to run on Wear OS

Last year, Motorola actually licensed its smartwatch business to a company called eBuyNow. We haven't seen much Moto-branded smartwatches yet, but it looks like there's going to be some this year. In fact, there will be one model launching as early as June 2021.

Thanks to WatchSmarty (via 9to5Google), a leaked investor's presentation revealed two Moto-branded smartwatches. It confirms that there will be a Moto G smartwatch in June 2021, followed by a Moto Watch and Moto One in July 2021. The former looks to be a successor to the Moto 360, with a silver-coloured frame and rather plain design.

As for the July launch, it looks like the idea is to launch two different. One of them has a similar design to an Apple Watch, while the other one sports a more plain design. Moreover, it's suggested that these Moto smartwatches will come with Wear OS. In that case, they may come with the more updated Snapdragon Wear 4100 chipset.

The Moto 360 was a rather popular smartwatch. But as this new company doesn't have a presence here, it might not be launched here in Malaysia. Having said that, would you be interested in getting one of these new Moto smartwatches? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Motorized camera OPPO Find X officially lands in Malaysia for RM3699

Today, OPPO Malaysia has finally brought in the world's coolest looking device (for now) Find X here. Ever since its debut, it has got a lot of attention because of how the new motorized camera work to compensate for the 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Panoramic Arc screen panel. Anyway, customers can now purchase the flagship for RM3699 in every OPPO concept store, Celcom (check your nearest BlueCube for more information), as well as their online store here at Lazada, 11Street and Shopee.

For the Malaysia market, it seems that we will be getting the 8GB + 256GB model after all so that pretty much explains the affordable price as a flagship. Besides that, everything else is the same such as the mighty Snapdragon 845 chipset, the Stealth 3D camera, the 20MP + 16MP dual rear camera with OIS, a hidden 25MP front camera, a 3730mAh battery pack, VOOC Charging technology and a lot more.

Coming in two colours - Glacier Blue and Burgundy Red

Peekaboo! Btw, you can see more of our hands-on pics from Paris here

Thoroughly tested, no worries about the mechanism there

Also, pre-ordering it will grant you a free Weloop Neo Watch (worth RM376, while stocks last)

Besides that, the Find X Lamborghini edition also made an appearance alongside Find X but it was only for display. There is barely any different between this premium device and the standard version, except for the fact that it has a 256GB internal storage and a much faster VOOC Charging technology that can fully charge in just 30 minutes. Below is the full tech-specs of the Find X:

Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Motorola Atrix 4G Review

The Motorola Atrix made a splash at CES last month when it was announced. Partly because it’s running on a dual-core 1ghz processor,  but it its not just its powerful specs alone that made it impressive. It was its lapdock accessory that made everyone’s head turn. A smartphone that docks into a laptop? That is something new and different.

With its 4″ display, curved edges and relatively lightweight body which weighs 135 grams, the Atrix feels really nice to hold in your hand. As a matter of fact, the Atrix weighs just a drop less than the iPhone 4, which is amazing considering it’s packing in a dual-core processor. Overall, we find the size and weight to be ideal for our tastes, as we personally find some of the smartphones with 4.3″ displays to be unwieldy for our hands. For starters, while removing the battery cover, we somehow managed to the dent speaker grate located on its bottom back side, and it’s not like we were applying much pressure to it either. Furthermore, the device also tends to heat up – but not so much, that it’s uncomfortable to use.

The Atrix sports a 4″ qHD 24 bit display with a 960 x 540. The display gets nice and bright, and colors are vivid and really do pop on the Atrix. Unfortunately the display suffers from some graininess. It’s more noticeable if you compare the Atrix side by side to another device like the HTC Inspire 4G or iPhone. That said, the display is still very good.

The onscreen keyboard is ok. The keys seem a bit narrow, but the typing experience is still good, if not the best one out there.

The Atrix runs like a beast and is a joy to use. Multitasking is speedy, and the U.I. feels very peppy. Playing graphically challenging games like the included Need for Speed Shift demo on this device is brilliant. Not too long ago, a 1GHZ snapdragon processor seemed super fast – but apparently two cores are even better!

The Motorola Atrix is currently running Android 2.2 Froyo. The device is also running the Motoblur UI overlay which helps compliment the device with tight social media integration and fun widgets, many of which are social media oriented. Like HTC Sense, many love and many hate Motoblur. It helps take the phone to the next level if you’re a social media addict – and really, who isn’t nowadays. Some Motoblur widgets include a calendar widget, a weather widget, a RSS feed widget, a social networking widget (for Facebook, Twitter, and even MySpace) widget, a message widget, a Sticky Note widget, and a social status widget for making quick post status updates to social networks. What we especially like about these widgets is that you can resize the width and height of these Motoblur widgets. This is something you can’t do with other widget sets like HTC Sense widgets or the Stock Android Widgets. But besides for its social media prowess, the Atrix also has support for Exchange and corporate sync too.

The Motorola Atrix sports a 5MP camera with an LED flash and automatic flash. It also has a front-facing camera for video calls! The 5MP rear-facing camera is pretty good. Even in low light it takes pretty good shots, although the flash tends to be too strong and it often washes the subject out. Overall, the Atrix has one of the better smartphone cameras with pretty sharp photos. The camera can also record 720p HD video at 30fps and videos came out great – bright with good color reproduction, especially those taken in daylight and outdoors.

Call quality on the Atrix is good but about average. Incoming callers sound clear and they say that they can hear us well enough. But the quality is not the amazing experience that we had with the HTC Inspire 4G.

With several widgets running, brightness on full, and just moderate use, you’ll just barely get through the day on a charge. Unfortunately this is more or less the standard for most smartphones nowadays.

Browsing web sites on the Atrix 4G is a pleasure. Besides for Flash 10.1 support, the device is a speed demon when it comes to loading web sites. The Atrix has actually proven to be the fastest smartphone we’ve ever used for browsing the internet and it is even faster than all of the other 4G devices we’ve recently tested.

Out of the box, the Atrix can also work as a 3G mobile hotspot for support of up-to 5 devices. Sure, this is starting to become standard on smartphones, but it’s still worth mentioning.

Atrix users can pick up the special Lapdock accessory which is designed to dock your Atrix. This laptop dock lets you access your smartphone on a big 11.6″ screen, with a 1366 x 768 resolution, and also enjoy the comfort of operating your smartphone with a “real” keyboard. Made of black aluminum and soft touch plastic, the Lapdock weighs just 2.4lbs and is very thin yet still manages to sport a full size keyboard. With its chicklet style keys, the keyboard is pretty comfortable to type on. The Lapdock’s display is ok too with good color reproduction, but its viewing angles aren’t that great. Overall, the build quality of the Lapdock is very solid and it feels like it could handle the riggers of a mobile lifestyle, it’s also quite handsome.

The Lapdock has no processor or memory inside of it, so once the Atrix is docks in it, the Atrix becomes its brains. The lapdock also charges the phone while its docked. The dock also sports two USB ports and  a 3.5mm jack. The Atrix docks into a slot at the back of the Lapdock. Once the Atrix is docked, the Lapdock gives you access to a full screen Firefox browser. However, the Lapdock doesn’t have a touchscreen, and the Atrix is a touchscreen device, so that makes accessing your Atrix through the lapdock somewhat awkward. To help make things easier, the Lapdock has a very large trackpad, but unfortunately its left and right mouse buttons are too stiff.

We actually think that the HD Multimedia dock accessory for the Atrix is more practical than the Lapdock. This neat accessory lets you dock your Atrix and lets you connect it to a TV via HDMI. It also packs in 3 USB ports for connecting a keyboard and mouse. The Media Dock also comes with a wireless remote, but the included remote is finicky and isn’t always responsive. Once the Atrix is docked, you have two options – you can use the Motorola Webtop app which offers the same functionality as it does when connected through the Lapdock. Of course, you’ll really need a keyboard and mouse to use Webtop interface properly on your TV. To that effect, Motorola sells a bluetooth keyboard separately, or you can plug in a USB keyboard and mouse.

The Motorola Atrix is certainly a speed demon of a smartphone with a lot of things going for it – including the fact that it’s offered us the fastest web surfing experience we’ve experienced on any smartphone to date. We also love its form-factor, multimedia and multitasking prowess, great camera, and even appreciate its tight social media integration. We do have some issues with the Atrix’s display and build quality, but they aren’t big enough issues not to like the phone a lot. Furthermore, Motorola’s attempt at trying something new with the Lapdock accessory is admirable. But ultimately, the Atrix is a winner, but the Laptop dock is disappointing.