Rumours: Apple finally adopting dual-SIM technology?

Here's another juicy Apple rumour news, according to the ever popular microblogging website, Weibo from China, but an anonymous has claimed that Apple has filed two domestic patents that seem to be related to dual SIM technology.

There was two patents number found submitted during February and March this year, which are 2016101166075 and 2016100813788, the first one is related to a SIM selection and the latter is related to power consumption for a dual-SIM technology. Once again, this is another feature that other smartphones has already done. But it also seems to be that this will be only exclusive to China, though.

And knowing Apple, there's actually a possibility that Apple's first dual-SIM phones will be different. For example, will both SIMs support LTE at the same time? Will they dismiss the microSDcard slot? Anything can happen.

This might not be a feature that will get people excited, but what are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more Apple news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple hints new product coming 2014, iWatch to come sooner?

Tim Cook, current CEO of Apple was recently quoted as saying that there are:

"great new products in areas where [Apple does] not participate today".

While he went on to say nothing really concrete, many are taking this as a sign that Apple may soon launch a new product category in 2014, especially since he referred to products coming "across 2014". With Apple already having computers, desktops, notebooks, tablets and smartphones, a new product category could very likely be the upcoming Apple iWatch smartwatch. So far there are little to no tech specs or features regarding the iWatch with many expecting it to come in late 2014. While they don't confirm anything, Tim Cook's comments could indicate that we'll be seeing an Apple iWatch (this could still be an Apple TV though) sooner than that. [Source]


Rumours: Apple iPad 5 Casing Mold Confirm Narrower Design

Some casing molds for the Apple iPad 5 have cropped up and look to confirm earlier rumours that the Apple iPad 5 will have a narrower, smaller bezel design much like the Apple iPad mini. due to the curvature of the casing mold it also confirms that the Apple iPad 5 will also be thinner and therefore probably lighter than previous iPad versions.Bear in mind that these are third-party casing molds and not bezels for the iPad 5. Since Apple will want lots of accessories available for it's next flagship tablet, we're guessing that this more or less confirms the narrower, thinner and lighter design. Still no news on when the Apple iPad 5 may make an appearance but as usual we will keep you posted as to any new developments.


Rumours: Apple iPad 5 supposedly more compact and has less side bezel

This isn't the first time we've heard about the next Apple iPad or Apple iPad 5 having a more compact and narrow look nor is it the first time we've seen the Apple iPad Mini like front panel. However, these new pics show the front panel with much better lighting and not in the dark nor is it too blurry to actually see. These slightly clearer pics confirm what we saw earlier, a more Apple iPad mini like look for the Apple iPad 5, right down to the smaller side bezels and narrower look. Still no exact release dates in Malaysia or pricing so do check out the pics for yourself.


Rumours: Apple iPad Air 2 coming in October 2014 but iPad mini 3 in 2015?

Reports from Taiwan say that the next Apple iPad Air which probably won't be called the iPad Air 2 may be coming next month in October. While there isn't any Malaysia release date, the report was very specific, pointing to 21 October 2014 as the reveal date for the tablet. Tech specs and features about the upcoming tablet have not been many with some saying that it could pack in a new A8 processor, 2GB of RAM, a redesigned speaker and possibly a Touch ID fingerprint scanner. While we're quite certain about the A8 processor and Touch ID scanner, we'd advise you to take a pinch of salt regarding the other rumoured tech specs. Unfortunately, the reports go on to say that the next Apple iPad mini or iPad mini 3 will only be coming in early 2015. Granted, it was a bit late last year but it could also be late this year as well so take this rumour with a pinch of salt too. The 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro is expected to be announced as well, but again there are no specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet.[Source]


Rumours: Apple iPad Air 2 mockups appear, includes Touch ID fingerprint sensor

Mockups or dummy versions of the Apple iPad Air 2 have appeared, this time showing that the next generation iPad tablet will have a Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the Home button. The new tablet weighs in at 484g, compared to the 469g of the WiFi version for the current Apple iPad Air. In terms of design, nothing else seems to be different. Unfortunately, there are no details on other tech specs or features but the iPad Air 2 is expected to come with the Apple A8 processor, picking up from the Apple A7 processor from last year. As always with such rumours, do take this with a pinch of salt, as these could be dummies or mockups for an entirely different tablet (which has happened before).[Source]


Rumours: Apple iPad Air 3 to be branded as an iPad Pro?

According to a new report by 9to5Mac, Apple's next generation iPad which was rumoured to be the iPad Air 3 will get a name change to be in line of the iPad Pro during their rumoured 15 March next month.

In their website, they said “The smaller iPad Pro will have nearly identical features and specifications as the bigger model, bringing along the A9X processor and RAM upgrades from the 12.9-inch model. It will also include the 12.9-inch model’s updated display technology to support the Apple Pencil.”, Aside from that, this new iPad Pro variant could include a Smart Connector, Smart Keyboard and an Apple Pencil as well.

So what do you think? Do you want a lesser version of the iPad Pro? Stay tuned for more news at Technave and TGIF!


Alcatel announces reversible Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3, 5.5-inch handset at USD 279.99 (RM 1028)

Alcatel had recently announced the global release for the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3, which is a flagship under its OneTouch series that can be reversed from top to bottom to take calls. The phone has the following tech specs including a 64-bit Snapdragon 615 chipset with Octacore 1.7GHZ SoC bearing the Adreno 405 GPU, 2GB RAM, 16GB built-in storage with expandable micro-SD up to 128GB, 5.5-inch IPS LCD (1080x1920 pixels) display with Technicolor Color Enhance technology, a 13MP rear camera sensor backed by Sony IMX214 with an aperture of F2.0 and a 8MP front camera. Other noteworthy features include the symmetrical top/bottom design of the phone supported by its user interface, allowing users flexibility to use the phone in either direction. The limiting factor is that there is no dual microphone, so users will still need to angle the phone correctly for calls. It's JBL-branded stereo speakers are equipped to overcome loss of music details and over-compression through the Harman Clari-Fi technology. The phone supports 4G LTE connectivity but access is limited to GSM carriers in the US only. The phone is available from the Alcatel US website for USD 249.99 (RM 918) while the suggested retail price is USD 279.99 (RM 1028). Malaysia pricing or Malaysia release dates have yet to be revealed and no announcement has been made on the Alcatel Malaysia website yet but stay tuned for more developments as US pre-orders are set for 21 April 2015.


Rumours: Apple iPad Air 3 to feature 4K resolution and 4GB RAM?

According to DigiTimes, they claimed that the upcoming Apple iPad Air 3 will have a 4K resolution touch panel, an improved RAM of 4GB and better battery life. The mass production is also said to begin when Apple enters the second quarter of 2016.

Besides that, the news portal website also said General Interface Solution and TPK from Taiwan, will share the production of the new iPad Air 3 and will be making a first appearance in March. This is due to some expectation of an increase in demand for the 3D Touch feature from Apple in the first half of 2016. However, oddly enough, previously it was reported that the device would not apply the feature as it was difficult to scale it on a larger screen display. In addition, rumours have it that the iPad Air 3 will also sport four speakers and a LED flash too.

Digitimes has a mixed track record of reporting Apple's upcoming products, will the news from them be proven correctly? Time will tell, stay tuned as we continue to fish more Apple news from the internet for you.


Rumours: Apple iPad announcement coming on 21 October 2014?

With the Apple iPhone 6 and Watch officially announced, the next device in the Apple stable will likely be the Apple iPads with a rumoured announcement set for 21 October 2014. This rumour comes from insiders supposedly, so do take it with a good pinch of salt. However, the previous iPad announcements did come in October around this time as well, so it could be possible. For now, there is no definite news on what will be available for the iPad. We are expecting an A8 chip refresh for both the Apple iPad Air and iPad mini along with a TouchID fingerprint sensor, but apart from that nothing else is definite. There are rumours about a 12.2-inch iPad Pro tablet but again, this is still very much a rumour.[Source]


Rumours: Apple iPad mini + Retina Display Delayed to 2014?

If the one thing stopping you from buying an Apple iPad mini is the lack of a Retina Display and you're waiting for the next generation to put it in then you may have to wait until 2014 before it becomes available. Rumours have cropped up that the Apple iPad mini 2 may be postponed to early 2014 due to a shortage in supply for Retina screens. The Apple iPad mini was previously reported to be coming in Q4 of 2013. While there have yet to be any reports confirming a Retina Display in the Apple iPad mini 2 it seems the most likely thing that Apple would do for their mini tablet. Rumours also indicate that a non Retina Display version could also be sold at the same time for a more affordable price. So far, tech specs for the Apple iPad mini 2 include a dual-core A6X processor, a Retina Display with 2048 X 1536 pixel resolution and an 8MP rear camera. As always with such rumours, take it with a pinch of salt as everything could change in just a few months.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 2017 to feature dual curve OLED display?

In the latest Apple rumour, IHS analyst Kevin Wang, thinks that the 2017 iPhone will feature a dual-curve OLED display that covers the left and right edges of the device. Sounds familiar? Of course, that's exactly how the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and vivo Xplay 5's display is.

According to Mr. Wang's reasoning, he said after vivo released the Xplay 5, he thinks most smartphone manufacturers will try to imitate Samsung's formula, including Apple with their upcoming iPhone this year (or next). Furthermore, there's already a rumour about Apple adopting a flexible OLED display which would fit perfectly for having a dual edge curved screen.

Then again, Mr. Wang's source of information is anonymous but it's assumed that he got it from an Asian supply chain and Apple's myriad manufacturing partners. So do take this witha grain of salt, also, the rumour of the iPhone 7 having 32GB as the minimum storage was also from him.

Do you think Apple should copy Samsung's steps in creating a dual curved iPhone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5C makes video appearance?

We've seen any number of leaked Apple iPhone 5C back housing videos, which is the rumoured low-cost Apple iPhone otherwise known as the Apple iPhone Lite. However, most of them have been just with the plastic backplate or casing. A new video of the Apple iPhone 5C has made an appearance on Youku, China's version of Youtube, this time with the front panel as well. Placed side by side with the Apple iPhone 5, the video shows that the front panel may also be mostly plastic while the bottom part looks a lot like the Apple iPod Touch. So far no news on tech specs but many are speculating that it may be a cut down version of the Apple iPhone 5. No news on pricing or availability in Malaysia just yet but it is expected it to be much lower priced than the normal Apple iPhone smartphones and is aimed at students and emerging markets. Check out the video for yourself below:


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5C tech specs appear - dual-core + 4-inch + 1GB RAM + IOS 7 + Siri

Too many cooks spoil the broth, but too many leaks spoil the anticipation especially where the supposedly low-cost Apple iPhone 5C is concerned. After how many pics of seeing the plastic backsides of the iPhone 5C some more substantial information has leaked in the form of tech specs. This comes from insider information and while it is just as unofficial as all the other leaks it is a bit different from the rest, so it is a bit more refreshing. Tech specs for the Apple iPhone 5C from said insider includes:

These tech specs indicate that the new Apple iPhone 5C will look nearly the same as the Apple iPhone 5 but may be a bit narrower and lighter. No release date in Malaysia news for now and also, no details on the most important of specs for this phone, which would be the all-important supposedly low-cost price. Stay tuned though as everything should clear up soon.[Source, Source]


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5S and 5C may sell on 20 September 2013

While we've been hearing reports that the upcoming Apple iPhone 5S and low-cost Apple iPhone 5C may be coming on 10 September 2013, some sources are saying that this is off by about 10 days. According to these sources, they say that these Apple device may instead be sold on 20 September 2013. This is based on the rumour that Apple may start rolling out the completed version of iOS 7 on 16 September 2013, as the Apple iOS 7 Golden Master release is said to be coming on 5 September 2013. These sources indicate that Apple may also have a second announcement event in October to reveal the Apple iPad 5 and iPad mini 2. These two Apple tablets are expected to go on sale on 25 October 2013. As always, take this with a pinch of salt as we expect the rumours to continue flying even right before the real event starts.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C get Malaysia pricing?

While the Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C are already slated for a Malaysia release date of 31 October  2013 to 1 November 2013, the official pricing for the smartphones in Malaysia have yet to be released. However, Malaysian Wireless has recently got some insider information regarding what could be the official pricing of the newest Apple iPhones. This includes:

While these are not official prices, they do match rather closely with the price of the Apple iPhone 5 when it was launched last year at RM2199. It also matches with what Apple have done for other countries with weakened currencies like Japan and France which have seen minor increases in price for the new Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C smartphones. [Source]


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5S coming in gunmetal?

Now we've all seen images of the Apple iPhone 5S in champagne gold but it appears that it may have other colour features in the form of a gunmetal casing. While we don't have an actual gunmetal chassis to show you, we do have leaked pics of a gunmetal coloured SIM tray. When inserted into a white Apple iPhone 5S casing it really shows a difference. Gunmetal is generally grey in colour and sometimes comes in brushed metal. We have no idea if this is still aluminum or a different type of metal but with the leaked images of the champagne gold Apple iPhone 5S a gunmetal version is also just as likely. As usual, no details just yet on a release date for Malaysia or pricing but all eyes are looking towards September (we're guessing if no announcement comes next month, all eyes will move on to October and so forth ;).[Source]


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5S features that could appear this 10 September 2013

The next Apple iPhone will undoubtedly be the Apple iPhone 5S but even then a whole truckload of rumours and leaked pics have fueled predictions about the features that may come with Apple's next version of the iPhone. So far, everyone is saying it will come on 10 September 2013 with release dates for Malaysia and other countries expected around October but this isn't a feature. Compiling these features into one post, the features that have been circulating the most and may appear for the Apple iPhone 5S include:

While a better processor and a better camera are features that commonly happen when smartphones upgrade, bear in mind that previous 'S' versions of the Apple iPhone didn't have many hardware changes. However, with the emergence of more and more competition with faster hardware and equal if not better design, Apple looks hard pressed to come out with a smartphone that is both relevant with the times while including some measure of innovation which the smartphone has been known for. So far price estimates remain the same as many predict that the basic Apple iPhone 5S will cost $650 (RM) without a SIM.


Alcatel announces the MoveTime Wifi smartwatch

Announced at IFA 2016, the new Alcatel MoveTime Wifi is a device that is both a watch, and connects to your smartphone. It also connects to WiFi hotspots for data collection and notifications.

It has a 400 x 400 1.39-inch AMOLED round screen, and it comes with both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. It also works as a hands free device for your smartphone thanks to the watch’s speaker and microphone. It is not running Android Wear, but the custom OS connects to Android smartphones without any problem.

No price or availability were mentioned by Alcatel, but pundits say that the price may hover around the USD 150 (~RM ) price range, so it will be affordable. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news and reviews soon.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5S getting A7 and gunmetal chassis?

Rumours and leaked images about the Apple iPhone 5S are growing by the day, as people are getting quite excited about Apple's upcoming iPhone despite it being just an 'S' version. Some of the newest rumours to arrive includes one about the Apple iPhone 5S getting an A7 processor chip along with a chip for motion tracking. If this is true, it would mean a much faster iPhone with better graphics while the motion tracking feature sounds like something related to air gestures or non-touch controls. These rumours come courtesy of Clayton Morris, Fox News reporter who tweeted:

“Sources are telling me the new iPhone’s A7 chip is running at about 31 per cent faster than A6. I’m hearing it’s very fast.”“I’ve also heard there’s a separate chip devoted to motion tracking. Should be an interesting camera upgrade.”

While we've already reported on the Apple iPhone 5S coming in perhaps gold and gunmetal, some new pics have surfaced of the gold iPhone casings which seem to confirm features and tech specs like a dual-LED flash. No real news on Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but do check the pictures out for yourself below:


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5S getting a 12MP camera?

Apple's next iPhone iteration, the Apple iPhone 5S looks to be breaking with tradition as rather than a software update it may also include a hardware update as well. Rumours have recently surfaced that the Apple iPhone 5S may feature a 12MP camera, which is 4MP higher than the current 8MP camera sensor in the Apple iPhone 5. This rumour comes courtesy of a source from Wonderful Saigon Electrics, the component maket who deals with Apple's camera modules. Other features of the updated 12MP camera sensor include better low-light shooting and HDR support.While it may not be the next killer feature like a transparent screen or a safety feature that always ensures that the iPhone lands on its back (and not the breakable glass screen), if it does turn out to be true, it should add a bit more pull for iPhone users looking to upgrade. Again, this rumour seems unlikely as most Apple iPhone Xs iterations have offered software feature updates so do take this rumour with a pinch of salt. As always, we will keep you posted as to further developments.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3 to feature Apple's latest chip

Note - This is not the official image of the Apple iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3

We've already heard plenty of Apple rumours about the “iPhone 5se” and iPad Air 3 over a couple of weeks, but we got some worthy insider information from Bloomberg confirming the devices' key processor details.

According to Johny Srouji, Apple's SVP of Hardware Technologies who oversees Apple's chip development, both devices will use Apple's latest chip technologies. The iPhone 5se will be equipping the same A9 processor from the iPhone 6s, whereas the iPad Air 3 will feature the A9X processor that was first used in the iPad Pro. It should be noted that this is the first time that the Air 3 will feature a processor from many previous rumours, so Bloomberg's information should be worth highlighting.

On the other hand, Bloomberg also did a news about Apple's March event revealing the two devices along with the second generation Apple Watch. We're just a month away from that so we shall see if it's true, so in the meantime stay tuned for more news at Technave.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5se could look like the iPhone 5s

It's been awhile since we last heard of the Apple iPhone “5se”, the device is still shrouded in mystery and Apple has been quiet about it, despite the many rumours online. Today, we got an idea of what the the device could look like based on the design drawings and schematics shared by 9to5Mac and OnLeaks, and it looks quite identical to the iPhone 5s.

Measuring at around 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm, in 9to5Mac's rendering version, the power button has been placed at the side of the device, and the rear camera is the same as the iPhone 5s with a pill-shaped flash beside it. OnLeak's render, on the other hand, still retains the power button's original position on the top of the phone. It's also said that the iPhone “5se” has some curved on the edges too, but according to sources, it was stated that since January, case makers told them (9to5Mac) that the “edges of the device and the front glass panel are slightly curved, but not as curved as the sides of the iPhone 6 and 6s. Schematics shown on website iGeneration also show these curves, but do not show the relocated power switch.”

Another rumour flying around is that Apple is planning to have an event showing the iPhone “5se” on 15 March, we don't know if that's true or not but stay tuned at our website and we will announce it once we do.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5se now called iPhone SE, reveal event moved to 21 March 2016

Apple can't seem to make up their minds, as just over the weekend, once known as the Apple “iPhone 5se” it is re-dubbed as the iPhone SE. Also, the rumoured 15 March Apple event is rescheduled to 21 March instead, at least according to Buzzfeed, Re/code and other sources.

Not only that, we got ourselves some leaked images and tech specs of the iPhone SE. First up, it seems that the SE won't be featuring any 3D Touch technology and will support Live Photo. Our resourceful KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also claimed the device will have a 12MP camera for the rear, A9 chip, NFC for Apple Pay, and a slightly curved 2.5D glass like the iPhone 6s. Other than that, there should be a 16GB and 64GB internal storage variant, and packing a 1642 mAh battery.

Price-wise, Mr. Ming believes the iPhone SE could cost between $400 and $500 (around RM1688 and RM2110). 21 March is still 3 weeks away, we will just have to wait and see if all these claims are true. Stay tuned and we will keep you all updated at Technave!


Rumours: Apple iPhone 5se with leaked tech specs and features?

Whether you heard of the Apple “iPhone 6c”, the “iPhone 5e”, or the 4-inch iPhone. There's now a new name for it and it's called the “iPhone 5se”, along with new speculated tech specs and features as well:-

In case you're wondering why is it called the “5se”, the “se” stands for special edition according to two unknown Apple employees. So in other words, the iPhone 5se will be like an enhanced version of the iPhone 5s.

At this point, there's nothing else we know much about their new 4-inch iPhone (except that the name keeps on changing). We will continue to keep an eye on it so stay tuned.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 6 4.7-inch sapphire crystal display put through torture tests

The Apple iPhone 6 has been rumoured to use sapphire crystal displays for better durability and also get a screen size increase to 4.7-inches. Apparently, the folks at MKBHD along with Sonny Dickson managed to get their hands on what appears to be this 4.7-inch sapphire crystal display for the Apple iPhone 6. They then went on to do a torture test which includes trying to scratch it with a knife, keys and bend it. All of these did nothing to the panel but do check out the videos for yourself below:

No news on any Malaysia release dates, pricing or other tech specs and features but the Apple iPhone 6 is expected to get it's official announcement sometime in September 2014. While the videos certainly seem genuine, do take this with a good pinch of salt as rumours are still rumours until confirmed.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 6 and 12.9-inch iPad coming in May 2014 and October 2013

While we've yet to hear any concrete reports on the rumoured Apple iPhone 6 and possible 12.9-inch Apple iPad, rumours about the release date have surfaced quite regularly. Just like before, the latest release date rumours come from the supply chain or the manufacturers making the parts of these upcoming Apple devices. According to these sources, the Apple iPhone 6 could be coming in May 2014 with tech specs that include a 20nm 64-bit processor, beating the previous 28nm fabrication process of the Apple A7 processor. No news on naming for the processor yet, but it could just as well be an A7X or overclocked version of the previous processor. Others are saying the new iPhone could also bump the screen size up to 4.7-inches or 5.5-inches but these larger sized models are rumoured for Q3 of 2014. The supposedly larger 12.9-inch display Apple iPad version supposedly known as the iPad Pro may be released in October 2014 and is headed for select business and educational markets. As always do take this rumour with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 6 coming in September 2014 with 5-inch 1080p display and ultra narrow bezel

Tech industry analysts just love making predictions, especially about the next smartphone or tablet, so naturally there are a whole bunch of such predictions for the Apple iPhone 6 which is due next year in 2014. These predictions include tech specs and features such as a 5-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution for a 440 ppi pixel density. According to some analysts this screen will be made by LG and the iPhone 6 will be announced in September 2014. Other features include an ultra narrow bezel for a nearly edge-to-edge screen and easier one-handed operation for such a large display. Analysts also expect the Touch ID fingerprint sensor to remain although it remains unclear if Apple will maintain the 64-bit A7 processor.

We're thinking the hardware will probably get a refresh as well, perhaps bumping up the A7 to a better optimized A7X chip like previous iterations. We could also perhaps see an increase in memory, bumping it up to 2GB of RAM as opposed to the 1GB of RAM available even on the latest Apple iPhone 5S. Analysts are also saying that rather than make the iPhone 6 wider to fit the 5-inch display, Apple will instead make the smartphone taller and more elongated, kind of like how they did it for the Apple iPhone 5. As always, do take this rumour with a massive pinch of salt as according to these analysts it will take almost a year for us to see the iPhone 6 and a lot can happen during that time.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 6 coming with 4.8-inch display?

While the Apple iPhone 6 is only expected in 2014, already rumours have surfaced regarding this smartphone. This time around rumour mongers are almost certain that Apple will increase the screen size to a 4.8-inch display compared to the current 4-inch display, which is rather dated compared to other smartphones which have gone to 4.5-inch to 4.7-inch or all the way to 5-inch displays. The rumour comes courtesy of various analysts mentioning a larger screen Apple iPhone. Like all rumours for next year, we advocate that you take a big pinch of salt with this as it seems more like wishful thinking than anything concrete, and so much can change in a year. Unfortunately, no other tech specs or exact Malaysia release dates details were available but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.


Alcatel announces two Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 reversible smartphones

Alcatel has announced two new smartphones at MWC 2015, both called the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3. There will be two different versions of the device, one sporting a 5.5-inch display and the other with a 4.7-inch display. It looks like Alcatel is taking some inspiration from the Apple iPhone 6, but the similarities end there. The new Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 smartphone features JBL front facing speakers with Harmon Kardon Clari-Fi audio technology. This tech restores the audio quality of compressed digital music ensuring the best sound experience for the user. The major highlight of the device is that it's reversible. This means, the user can talk on the phone even when it's held upside down. The interface also changes accordingly. As for the tech specs, the 4.7-inch device features a quad-core Snapdragon chipset and 720p display resolution. On the other hand, the 5.5-inch features a powerful octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 615 processor and full HD 1080p display resolution.  There will be a 13MP rear camera at the back with LED flash and 84 degrees wide angle front camera with Fast Face Focus tech which can focus in just 0.26 seconds. Other features include 4G LTE connectivity and Android 5.0 Lollipop OS out of the box. No Malaysia pricing or availability details have been revealed so far.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 6 coming with 8MP rear camera and f/2.0 aperture

A fairly realistic rumour has cropped up about the Apple iPhone 6, which should be announced in a couple more months which say that Apple will probably keep the 8MP rear camera it already has but change the sensor aperture to f/2.0. Previously the camera sensor on the Apple iPhone 5S was set at f/2.2 while the Apple iPhone 5 had an f/2.4 aperture. The change for the Apple iPhone 5S resulted in more light coming in to the sensor and improving low light shots. A change to f/2.0 aperture would mean even better low-light performance. Other rumours indicate that the camera would have a 6p sapphire lens with the CMOS sensor expected to be manufactured by Sony. This rumour certainly sounds like something Apple would do, despite so many users asking for a 13MP rear camera upgrade. However, since it is a rumour still, do remember to take it with a good grain of salt, as a rumour is still a rumour until proven.[Source]


Rumours: Apple iPhone 6 schematics and sketches leaked?

The rumour mill continues on as more details about the Apple iPhone 6 crop up, this time in the form of schematics, sketches and even some renders from said sketch. The schematics in particular seem to confirm a 4.7-inch version and a 5.7-inch version, right down to the exact measurements. The 4.7-inch version will have 137 x 66 x 7mm measurements while the 5.7-inch version will go for 157 x 77 x 6.7mm. Apart from the schematics, sketches of the Apple iPhone 6 have also appeared, which designer Martin Hajek promptly turned into renders. None of the images, be it the schematics or sketches have been confirmed though so do take this with a good piece of salt. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing as well but these are still very early days so stay tuned for more updates.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 6 tech specs leaked - 10MP+ f/1.8 aperture camera + interchangeable resin lens

While we think it is still a bit premature to speculate on Apple iPhone 6 tech specs, this hasn't stopped the Apple iPhone 6 rumours from coming. This batch of rumours comes from an online retailer saying that it was from checking out Apple's supply chain. These tech specs and features include a 10MP+ camera with f/1.8 aperture. The rumour also says that the camera will have interchangeable resin lenses which were not only covered in a recent Apple iPhone patent but also actually exist already in the form of ARTON resin lenses. It seems plausible that we could see the interchangeable resin lenses then, but it seems unlikely that they'll just offer a 10MP camera as the next model after 8MP camera sensors tend to be 13MP and above. That being said, take this rumour with a good amount of salt as Apple tends to be very conservative when it comes to hardware upgrades.[Source]


Rumours: Apple iPhone 6 to be named iPhone Air and be 6mm thin?

Seemingly taking a page from another concept renderer, a rumour has surfaced saying that the Apple iPhone 6 or next Apple iPhone could be called the Apple iPhone Air. This is because it will measure 6mm thin compared to the 7.6mm thin Apple iPhone 5S. This is still quite thick compared to the 3mm thin concept render previously shown but it is thinner than the previous generation and probably more realistic. Reports indicate that the Apple iPhone Air will still have a metal body but weigh more than the previous version, perhaps because of a larger screen size. No Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but it should be revealed sometime in September 2014.[Source]


Rumours: Apple iPhone 6S coming on 9 September 2015?

As if chasing down the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+, reports indicate that the next Apple iPhone, rumoured to be called the Apple iPhone 6S could be coming on 9 September 2015. So far, there are surprisingly not that many leaks as previously but according to rumours the new iPhone 6S could have features that include a Force Touch Display, a Series 7000 aluminum (said to be 60% tougher than previous) yet maintain more or less the same look and feel as the previous Apple iPhone 6. Other devices said to feature alongside the new iPhone include the Apple iPad Pro and a possible plastic backed Apple iPhone 6C following in the footsteps of the iPhone 5C. Hopefully, Apple have learnt where they went wrong and will offer improvements but with all rumours, do take this with a good pinch of salt. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details, but we expect everything to come to Malaysia in October or November 2015.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 Plus to carry 256GB worth of storage space?

We’ve read a lot of rumours, some are intriguing and some are too good to be true. Well this one belongs to the too-good-to-be-true category, because according to Chinese website MyDrivers, the upcoming Apple iPhone 7 Plus will have a 256GB worth of storage space and a 3100 mAh battery.

It’s not common to hear smartphone reaching 128GB storage capacity, if not then most of the time the device will be supported by an expandable memory with a microSD card. But who knows, maybe the iPhone 7 Plus could be the breakthrough? And the 3100 mAh battery was reportedly 12.7% larger than the iPhone 6s Plus’s battery, but it seems to contradict other reports of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will be thinner.

In the other corner, we also have a render leak of the iPhone 7. The image shows the device’s display equipped with 2.5D glass with metal sides. The A10 chip is also reveal inside the hood, along with the 3.5mm earphone jack at the bottom which was rumoured to be replaced by a Lightning port.

Oh well, just 8 more months to the annual Apple announcement of the new iPhone.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 Plus to feature dual-lens camera technology?

Ming-Chi Kuo is no stranger to the Apple community, as he often give some insider insights of what we could expect from Apple's next device features. The KGI Securities analyst has issued a research note containing information of the Apple “iPhone 7 Plus” which is currently in development. It's said to feature 5.5-inch and two variants of it, one with a single iSight rear camera and another with dual-camera design.

What's more, through the purchase of Israeli camera technology company LinX Imaging last year by Apple. Kuo is expecting a 2 – 3x  optical zoom function feature in the iPhone 7 Plus, which the device could benefit from LinX technology of having multiple sensors for a smaller size camera lens. According to the KGI analyst, LinX technology in algorithm is unique for achieving a high-end dual-camera applications like an optical zoom simulation, it would also have better light sensitivity and image quality in low light setting.

Apple is known for improving camera features in their iPhone lineup every year especially with the “S” models, and rumoured to release the new 4-inch iPhone and their second-generation Apple Watch this year. Stay tuned for more Apple news in Technave.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 Pro appears in Japanese magazine with dual cameras and no headphone jack?

Rumours of yet another Apple iPhone have appeared, this time it is about the Apple iPhone 7 Pro, according to the design drawings on a Japanese magazine called Mac Fan. The report shared a detailed schematics design of the rumoured iPhone 7 Pro featuring the same overall size to the iPhone 6S Plus. The design showed that the headphone jack is no longer there too, and the device will also feature a dual iSight camera on its back.

Earlier Apple rumours claimed that by removing the 3.5mm headphone jack, Apple can produce a thinner design, but according to this report, it seems like Apple will keep the same dimension, specifically at 7.3mm thick (the same as iPhone 6S Plus) in favor of the second iSight camera on its back. Unfortunately, details about the functionality of the dual-camera setup are limited at this point.

Aside from that, we can also notice that the smart connector at the bottom, seems to match the earlier leaks from MacOtakara too (refer above photo). Furthermore, the device seems to have no antenna lines as well. Regardless, it seems like the rumours are getting confusing lately since now we have a total of 3 rumoured iPhones, starting with iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and this time iPhone 7 Pro. But considering that all of this is still a rumour, the device might not be real too. So do take it with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 adopting a faster charging technology?

So here we are again with the notion of how the Apple iPhone 7 series is going to be like, but instead of looking at the aesthetic look of model, we will be taking a sneak peek of the internal hardware. According to a tweet from The Malignant, the upcoming Apple smartphones could feature improved charging speeds.

Although the tweet source is no longer traceable, it's cited from an unverified Chinese source, an image was posted consisting an iPhone 6s and "iPhone 7" logic board placed side by side. Furthermore, The Malignant claimed the iPhone 7 will have at least five volt two amp charging. Currently, Apple iPhone comes with 1A/5W charger, but it can charge faster with a 2.1A/12W iPad adapter.

This is actually something we heard for the first time from all the previous iPhone 7 tech-spec rumours, which includes a slight redesigned body with relocated antenna bands, camera improvements, a faster processor, and an absent 3.5mm headphone jack. Best to take it with a pinch of salt, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 in action caught on video

The reveal may be months away, but the Apple iPhone 7 is reaching Samsung Galaxy Note 7 proportions in terms of leaks and reports online. This time around someone recorded a video of the phone being handled in real life.

The video shows what we think is the iPhone 7 standard model, with the camera turned on. This may be in a testing facility as when the camera app is terminated, a test menu is seen on screen.

The phone looks good in the hand, and it will definitely be something that iPhone fans will be looking for. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information of the Apple iPhone 7.


10 university students arrested in India for playing PUBG Mobile

Recently, officials in India have arrested 10 university students for playing the widely popular game Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile. Gujarat, a state in India enforces the ban stating that the game is heavily influential, promoting violence as well as causes students to not focus on their studies.

The controversial ban did meet with a few concerns, such as the prospect of this ban being carried out in other states of India potentially putting off users from mobile gaming entirely. This is due to the fact that smartphones and data plans are getting more and more affordable with new users joining the world wide web community by the millions.

PUBG Mobile is a battle royale genre of mobile game that has amassed more than 12 million installed on the Google Play store and the iOS App Store. The main objective of the game is to eliminate all the other players, using various weapons ranging from Pistols to Snipers and be the last squad or player standing. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


3D ToF sensor will not make a comeback with upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series

The 3D ToF sensor was something that can only be seen on Samsung's highest flagship offerings like the Galaxy S10 5G and Galaxy S20 Ultra. However, the company has later decided to replace it with a Laser AF system for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Since then, the 3D ToF sensor can no longer be found on the latest Samsung devices. Today, it is reported that we will not be getting the sensor with the upcoming Galaxy S22 series as well.

According to Korean media ET News, Samsung will continue to use the Laser AF system from the Galaxy S21 Ultra for next year's flagships. It is worth mentioning that the company has thought of bringing it back as the latest iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max both include a ToF sensor. However, it was found out that taking away the 3D ToF sensor didn't have a negative impact on user experience. Therefore, the tech giant chose to stick with a simpler camera setup.

To clarify, the ToF sensor is like a 3D camera that measures the distance to objects by creating a depth map. Meanwhile, Laser AF uses a small laser emitter that beams out a short laser burst which is reflected off whatever you've been pointing your camera at. If users can't even notice the huge difference when using the device, we guess that there is no harm by sticking to the conventional one, not to say it might also help to reduce the price of the smartphone!

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


Alcatel launches the Alcatel 5V, Alcatel 3L and Alcatel 1 starting from RM298

Alcatel has announced the launch of the Alcatel 5v priced at RM898 for the 3GB RAM 32GB internal storage model and Alcatel 3L which is priced at RM498 for the 2GB RAM 16GB internal storage. Not only that, Alcatel has also launched the Alcatel 1 which is priced at RM298 for the 1GB RAM 8GB internal storage. However, do take note that the prices mentioned is valued before implementation of SST.

In terms of tech specs, the Alcatel 5V is running on the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, 12MP + 2MP dual rear camera, 8MP front facing selfie camera, 6.2-inch display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1500 pixels, and it is powered by a 4000mAh battery. The Alcatel 3L on the other hand houses the MediaTek MT6739 chipset, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front facing selfie camera, 5.5-inch display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and it’s fitted with a 3000mAh battery.

Lastly the Alcatel 1 is an Android Oreo Go is equipped with the MediaTek MT6739 chipset, 1GB of RAM, 8GB internal storage, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front facing selfie camera, 5-inch display with a screen resolution of 480 x 960 pixels and a 2000mAh battery.

The Alcatel 5V is available in Spectrum Black and Spectrum Blue, Alcatel 3L in Metallic Black and Metallic Blue while the Alcatel 1 in the Soft Suede Collection. All of the devices mentioned is available nationwide as well as on e-commerce websites such as 11Street and Shopee. For more updates like these, stay tuned to Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 may use a touch-sensitive home button and is waterproof and dustproof?

In the past, there have been several rumours claiming that Apple iPhone 7 might be waterproof. Although this is not common in most of Apple's rumours this rumour supposedly came from Apple's supply chain in Taiwan mentioning the same thing. The supply chain rumours indicate that the phone will be fully waterproof and dustproof. Besides that, another report is also stating that Apple is currently testing a touch-sensitive home button instead of a physical one. Furthermore, the touch-sensitive home button will also be 3D-Touch-enabled, which means it would be pressure-sensitive.

Past rumours also indicate that the iPhone 7 might not include a 3.5mm headset jack, but will come with stereo speakers, support for wireless charging and a smart connector. These are still just rumours and nothing is official yet so take them with a pinch of salt. No Malaysia release dates but we expect it to be released in a few months at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2016.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 new design leaked?

If you're an Apple fan and like reading rumours, chances are you've heard that the upcoming Apple iPhone 7 will look quite similar to the iPhone 6s which sounds kind like a bummer. However, Apple blogger John Gruber thinks otherwise, and he has shared some interesting information about next year's iPhone design.

According to his latest podcast episode, he heard about the 2017 iPhone will have an edge-to-edge display that eliminates the top and bottom bezels on the device, the front camera, Touch ID and other sensors are to be hidden under the display.

"I think next year's phone, the 2017 model, the one that will come out in September of 2017. What I have heard -- now this is not really from the rumor mill but just scuttlebutt that I've heard -- is that it will be an all-new form factor.

And there have been some rumors, I guess, but what I'm saying is that I've heard this independently and it is completely getting rid of the chin and forehead of the phone. The entire face will be the display. And the Touch ID sensor will be somehow embedded in the display. The front-facing camera will somehow be embedded in the display. The speaker, everything. All the sensors will somehow be behind the display. "

What I don't know... I have no idea, but whether that means that they're going to shrink the actual thing in your hand to fit the screen sizes we already have, or whether they're going to grow the screens to fit the devices we're already used to holding... I don't know." he said.

Although just a rumour, this actually connects with the previous rumours of Apple planning to have an OLED display as the company did sign a deal with Samsung for OLED panels, and also rumours of returning to the glass shell body just like the iPhone 4 and 4s. What's more, it's reported that Apple has been working on developing touch and display driver integration (TTDI) chips since 2015, which means that Touch ID fingerprint recognition system cab be embedded directly into the display.

Meanwhile, there are also other leaks of new blueprints on the devices. Shared by uSwitch on behalf of a noted leak Steve Hemmerstoffer, who runs the Twitter account OnLeaks, the blueprints is noted to be from Catcher Technology based in Taiwan, and has suggested that Apple is planning to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack, and adding a dual-lens camera system behind.

So what do you think of the rumoured blueprints and concept design? Do you think Apple can make it possible? Do you think the iPhone 7 should look similar to the current generation? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 released date leaked?

With all the rumours of how the Apple iPhone 7 series would look like and specifications, one thing that most sources haven't touch is when exactly will the flagship be released? Traditionally, Apple will usually announce it in September, but not on the date itself. However, there is new evidence suggesting that the revealing will take place on 7 September 2016.

As seen in the leaked screenshot above, a new information from AT&T shared by 9to5Mac shows 23 September as the official release date in their latest Upcoming Merchandising Reset Hours, showing how many employees will spend in the stores on 9 September and 23 September. This actually has some legitimacy because Apple also likes to release their iPhones after two weeks after showcasing it, also, popular leaker Evan Blass speculated the pre-orders for the iPhone 7 is on 9 September as well.

We're already halfway in August, it will be just a matter of time until Apple unveils the iPhone 7. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 released date predicted and a new lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack dongle?

For those who are eager to know when the new Apple iPhone 7 series will be announced, here's a "newsflash" - as always Apple always chooses September for their major announcement, but which date? Well, according to Evan Blass, a popular leaker from Twitter, he actually predicted 12 September is the day when Apple announces the new iPhone.

iPhone 2016 release: week of September 12th.

So what if he's just predicting? Anyone could do that. True, but the thing is Evan is pretty spot on for leaking phone dates, especially for Android-based smartphones ahead of their official announcement. What's more, his prediction on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus on 9 September last year was accurate too. So there's some legitimacy there. In addition to that, he also claimed that the codenames for the new iPhones are "Sonora" and Dos Palos" which represents a Mexican state and a small city in California respectively. Previously, "N71" and "N66" were the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus' codename.

In other news, as you may be aware already, most of the rumoured leaked images and concept renders are getting consistent by the weeks. A new research note by Deutsche Bank, believes that the new device might have a 4.7-inch display with improved camera and OIS, the plus version on the other hand, might go for 5.5-inch and dual rear camera sensors with 3GB RAM. Both models might not even have any headphone jack port, but Apple could include a lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack dongle instead of lightning-based earpods in the box.

Aside from that, other rumoured tech-specs include a touch-sensitive home button, "professional class" waterproofing, and an improved sound system. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 switching 3.5mm headset jack for lightning port?

This is not the official Apple iPhone 7 image

In the far east side of Asia, a Japanese blog called Mocotakara (which is known for gathering accurate information of past unreleased Apple products) have claimed that Apple is actually thinking of removing the 3.5mm headset jack and replacing it with a Lightning port for headsets for next year’s Apple iPhone 7.

But why? Maybe the reason why Apple would do so is because they want to make the device thinner again. This means by removing the 3.5mm headset jack, it’s making the iPhone 7 different from the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. In fact, it was reported that Apple have been working on a wireless head/earphones even before the release of the latest iPhone. So if these rumours are true, we can expect a bundle of new Lightning connector earpods or 3.5mm-to-Lightning adapters included in the new iPhone box. The iPhone 7 is also rumoured to be water proof too.

This is not the first time that Apple have removed “old” technology to make way for newer ones, a good example of this is the transition between the charger of the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, and the recent 12-inch MacBook that only has one USB port now that supports charging and data transfer. Are you looking forward to the new change? What do you think of the Lightning headset connectors? It sounds intriguing to me at least.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 will be using Intel modems

The next update for the Apple iPhone is due to arrive by late this year, and more leaked info of the upcoming phone is appearing in bigger numbers online. Now we are getting rumours that the upcoming Cupertino smartphone may be using something from Intel, a brand is usually associated with their laptops.

We have to say up front that it is not that Apple will be using Intel processors for their smartphones – rather using their modems instead. Traditionally Apple iPhones uses Qualcomm's chips for 4G LTE radio connectivity, which connects to their own A-series processors.

Reports are out now saying that Intel is now the new supplier of chips for up to 50% of the upcoming Apple iPhone 7 phones. According to the rumour, Intel will package its modem chips, but will leave the manufacturing to TSMC and King Yuan Electronics.

It was said that last year Apple sent an engineering team to Munich, where the Intel 7360 LTE modem was create, to optimize the chip for the next iteration of the iPhone. The Intel 7360 LTE modem chip supports Cat.10 data speeds which means data is transferred as fast as 450Mbps on the downlink, and 100Mbps on the uplink. SO we can expect blazing 4G speeds from the new Apple iPhone.

We shall wait for the announcement of the new Apple iPhone 7, which is expected to be around September this year. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 will have 3GB of RAM and 2K screen?

More leaks of the upcoming Apple iPhone 7 – and this time it is very relatable to users. Apple has historically kept their RAM below 2GB for their smartphones – but the iPhone 7 may just buck the trend – if the story is true. Plus, we may see a higher than Retina Display being used in the new model.

A new leak that was shared online allegedly states that the upcoming iPhone 7 will have 3GB of RAM to help smoothen things along for the running apps. This news is to be taken with a pinch of salt because Apple just fitted the recently launched iPhone 6S with 2GB of RAM, so the chance of them suddenly increasing the RAM in the next model is quite slim. However with the adoption of 6GB RAM by Android manufacturers, Apple may see no other choice than to increase the RAM count as well.

Another alleged leak shows that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus may see a bump up in screen resolution – the smaller 4.7-inch phone will have a 1080p Full HD display, while the larger 5.5-inch is said to feature a 2K screen. The source also goes on to add that one of the packages is made by JDI, while the other's maker is not clearly visible.

We have to wait and see if the rumours will be true, so stay tune to TechNave as we will be covering the launch by the end of the year.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 will have the same dimension as the current generation?

The next generation of the Apple iPhone is set to be one of the more speculated and leaked. We have seen that it may have an audio jack, or may not. It may be water proof, and it even may have a zoom lens. The latest report states that the Apple iPhone 7 may just share dimensions with the current Apple iPhone 6S Plus.

According to a render by a case maker, the phone will be retaining the same measurements at 138.30 x 67.12mm. There is no indication of the thickness, so we may see some expansion from that dimension, but perhaps not so much.

There are speculations that the bezel of the new Apple iPhone 7 will be razor thin, or Apple will be increasing the battery capacity of the phone. Also from the render, the camera seems to be a single lens rather than the suggested dual lens. We will share more news once it pops up on the interwebs.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 will not have dual cameras after all?

If you are already starting to save up for the next Apple iPhone 7, you may want to hear this news. According to online sources, thanks to some technical difficulties – the larger model may not have the expected dual camera module.

According to the insiders in Foxconn - the company that builds the iPhones – the dual-camera technology is no longer in the works. This is mainly due to technical difficulties – of which they did not explain. Perhaps it involves manufacturing? Or perhaps it is more of the hardware integration?

In any case, we have to wait and see for more leaked news to confirm this one. In the mean time, just take it with a grain of salt. Stay with TechNave for more news and update on this matter, right here.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 7 will start with 32GB

Apparently we may see the demise of the 16GB as a minimum storage capacity in a phone – at least for the upcoming Apple iPhone 7. The company is reported thinking of ditching the current storage line-up and start with 32GB as the minimum storage.

Apple has always been a trailblazer company in introducing new features and specification for their devices. The upcoming Apple iPhone 7 may be another trailblazer for them as it is reported that they may ditch the 3.5mm jack, dual cameras and now the dreaded 16GB minimum storage.

We at TechNave supports this move as apps, especially games, are now weighing in at a couple of gigabytes in complete install size, so with the 32GB storage the games can be installed simultaneously. Plus the fact that iOS devices can’t expand their storage easily, the increase of minimum storage size will definitely help.


Alcatel launches the Pixi 4 Plus Power with 5000mAh battery

Your smartphone is dying too quickly while playing games (especially GPS-intensive ones like Pokemon Go)? Well, this new smartphone may just be the ticket for you. Alcatel is no stranger to this part of the world, and their latest smartphone is special to say the least – the Pixi 4 Plus Power packs a whopping 5000mAh battery inside the body.

Specs wise the phone is a lower-mid range phone. It has a MediaTek processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage (with microSD expansion), 13-megapixel cameras front AND back, dualSIM slots, but surprisingly no LTE. Alcatel has helpfully included a fast-charge tech in the Pixi 4 Plus Power, so that the big battery can be juiced up quicker.  While this is not a high-end device, it is helpful for those who needs a smartphone, and is away from the plug for long periods of time – but does not need the most powerful features around. No pricing or availability details have been shared so far, but stay tuned to TechNave for more info soon.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 8/X schematic design is "finalized"

It was only last week we saw some suspicious design page of the Apple iPhone 8 (or iPhone X, as what it is called now), now they are back again yet with another schematic diagram probably from Foxconn, one of Apple’s suppliers revealing to be the “final” design. Let’s take a look below.

There are a few interesting feedback from Foxconn’s anonymous leaker. First, it’s said the usual buttons on the sides will be non-pressable but a haptic feedback will vibrate, similar to how the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus functions. Meanwhile, the length of the power button has extended to be used for two functions, and the Touch ID will be embedded below the display.

Looking at the schematic design, it looks like the iPhone 8 will feature a 5.8-inch OLED display with 2.5D glass, the 3D facial recognition can also be seen at the top there but according to Ming-Chi Kuo, he said that Apple is currently experiencing some problem so it might delay the phone.

Honestly, this 10th Anniversary iPhone looks gorgeous even though it’s still only in its design stage. So take it with a grain of salt as usual, and stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 8 design testing leaked, revealing vertical dual cameras, new design and more

Rumour alert! Someone just took a pic of what it seems to be an Apple iPhone 8 schematics design on Weibo. It's a ton of speculations but we have narrowed it down for you to know the new stuff and what we can expect. However, do take this with a pinch of salt and continue below!

We are not sure whose computer is this, but it does seem to belong one of Apple’s manufacturing partners like Foxconn, given the Mandarin words on the screen. As according to previous speculations, it seems the wrap around display is not really happening but the display nonetheless has overtaken nearly the whole front with such narrow bezels at both sides.

We can also see the new dual rear camera that is interestingly positioned vertically, we have covered this before in our of our rumour reports, which was claimed by Japanese website Mac Otakara just end of last year. And just in case you’re wondering what’s the round dot at the back, that’d be the fingerprint button.

On the top right corner, we can also see the measurements of 149.5 x 72.5 x 8.6mm. In comparison with the iPhone 7, it’s 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm which indicates the iPhone 8 will be bigger, possibly because of the body glass and stainless steel frame. Of course, this is not final because it’s still in EVT (Engineering Verification Testing) stage.

So what do you think? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Apple iPhone 8 leaks reveal another big change

A recent leak from Forbes has given us a deeper look on the overall design of the upcoming 2017 iPhone, the iPhone 8.

True, we have seen this design before from previous leaks, revealing the peculiar vertical dual-camera setup and the trendy, near bezel-less screen design. However, Forbes have revealed something that we may have been missing on all this while, a fingerprint sensor location.

Based on these images, it can be seen that the power button is abnormally large. The larger button could be the location of an integrated fingerprint scanner which would explain the lack of a home button.

A side fingerprint will definitely be more functional than a rear-side fingerprint scanner but it is not an entirely novel design. Sony Xperia smartphones have been using this setup for awhile now with good reviews so we can say that maybe this change may be a good one.

Other than that, it is still confirmed that the iPhone 8 will still have its Lightning port but still no signs of a headphone jack.

Regardless, these are again, still rumours so be sure to take them with a pinch of salt and make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest iPhone updates.


Rumours: Apple iPhone Light and iPhone 5S Drawings Leak

Apple's upcoming smartphone, the Apple iPhone 5S and the rumoured affordable iPhone Light have recently got some leaked images, this time in the form of to-scale drawings. What sets them apart is that they seem genuine enough for case makers to start manufacturing cases for them. The drawings reveal much as the more affordable iPhone Light retains the same shape with a 4-inch display but is slightly thicker due to the possibly plastic casing. The home button remains the same with a front facing camera.

The Apple iPhone 5S on the other hand doesn't look like it will change all that much compared to the iPhone 5. You can see that it retains the same home button and display but some differences in the housing near the camera suggest that it may have a dual-LED flash. While the drawings are being used as templates by casing makers, bear in mind that even case makers are not always correct, as they've lost money before making casings that don't fit with the actual product.


Rumours: Apple iPhone Lite appears side-by-side with iPhone 5

A number of other images have appeared for the Apple iPhone Lite, the rumoured more affordable plastic encased iPhone. This time it appears next to the Apple iPhone 5. While the existance of an Apple iPhone 5 does lend credibility that it is the real thing, it could just as easily be another render or mockup (or a cheap casing knockoff) so take this and the other photos with a big pinch of salt. In any case, if you wait just a little while longer, we'll see if these are pics of the real thing.


Rumours: Apple iPhone SE (2017) to use iPhone 5c body with iPhone 7 tech-specs?

The Apple iPhone SE (2017) is one of the surprises we got to know this week, and with the recent announcement of the WWDC 17 that will be held on 5 June 2017, details of it are quite scarce but thanks to some sources online, here are some stuff we know from the internet.

According to sources, the new 2017 SE variant won’t continue how the current SE looks like, but instead it will be using an ION-X glass just like the one we reported yesterday, and just so you know, the Apple Watch Sport uses the same ION-X glass and it’s just as durable as Corning Gorilla Glass. As for the overall design, it might look like a glassier iPhone 5c with the new vertical camera and LED flash position behind, the screen should remain as 4-inch in 1336 x 640 pixels in Retina (OLED?) display.

So what about the tech-specs? We think it’s possible that the new SE will carry on the Apple A10 Fusion chipset that is introduced in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the RAM memory could be just 2GB too and we may not see a 16GB storage model since that’s fading out in the market. Speaking of iPhone 7, the SE (2017) might also use 12MP for the main camera and 7MP as the front.

Well, that’s all we know so far about the iPhone SE (2017). We hope that Apple will reveal about it in their upcoming WWDC 17 event next month. Until then, stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com!


Rumours: Apple iPhone phablet coming in May 2014?

The giant rumour mill continues, this time with a rumour about the next Apple iPhone, which many are saying could be coming in 4.7-inches or going phablet-sized with a 5.7-inch display. Recent reports have come up saying that Apple may announce these new iPhone models in May 2014 with a Malaysia release date expected later in the year (probably Q3). Other tech specs and features that may come with the new models include rumours that they will be using the same A7 processor in the Apple iPhone 5S but no news if these processors will be tweaked or overclocked or just the same old 1.3GHz. Other rumours indicate that these larger sized Apple phones could be a completely new range rather than the next version of the Apple iPhone, which would be iPhone 6. As always, do take this rumour with a pinch of salt, as the jump in display size is rather large for Apple, who are fairly conservative when it comes to a design that isn't broken. [Source]


Rumours: Apple iPhone to be made in the USA in the future?

If you paid attention to the USA election this year, you'd remember that President-elect Donal Trump mentioned in his speech at Liberty University in Virginia earlier this year saying "We're going to get Apple to start building their damn computers and things in this country instead of in other countries.". Also, he also threatened to introduce a 45% tax on products imported from China. Haha, what a joke...and will Apple do it?

According to Japanese website Nikkei Asian Review, they said that Foxconn, one of Apple's manufacturing partners is actually considering moving their iPhone production to the USA, but on the contrary, Foxconn chairman Terry Gao is not so enthusiastic about Trump's demands because in an economic sense, having an item made in the USA is definitely priced higher than in China.

On the other hand, Apple CEO Tim Cook also doesn't share his sentiments with Trump's idea either, as he previously told 60 Minutes in an interview why they choose China, not because of lower wages (yeah right lol) but because of "skill", as he said that China emphasizes on an "enormous force on manufacturing" compared to the U.S. that has a smaller volume.

"China put an enormous focus on manufacturing. In what we would call, you and I would call vocational kind of skills. The U.S., over time, began to stop having as many vocational kind of skills. I mean, you can take every tool and die maker in the United States and probably put them in a room that we're currently sitting in. In China, you would have to have multiple football fields." said Cook.

To back up on why it's silly for Apple to manufacture their devices in the USA, an industry executive told Nikkei that Apple suppliers cannot just simply move to there as Trump wish; this is because TSMC from Taiwan makes A-series chips for iPhones, the displays are from Sharp in Japan, and the memory chips are coming from both South Korea (SK Hynix) and Japan (Toshiba).

"To make iPhones, there will need to be a cluster of suppliers in the same place, which the U.S. does not have at the moment," the executive said.

"Even if Trump imposes a 45% tariff, it is still possible that manufacturers will decide to continue production overseas as long as the costs together with the tariffs are lower than the amount they need to spend on building and running production lines in the U.S."

TSMC and Sharp might consider the move because it would be a blow to lose Apple as a customer, but if they do so, then the iPhones and other Apple products will be marked at a higher price. Things are uncertain for now, but until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple iWatch coming for men and women in 2014?

The rumour that Apple may be making a smartwatch called the Apple iWatch in 2014 is getting more meat and details as other rumours pop up. One of the latest is that we may be getting two types or sizes of Apple iWatch come this 2014, a 1.7-inch Apple iWatch for men and a 1.3-inch Apple iWatch for women. This rumour comes courtesy of analyst David Hsieh who has been quite accurate so far about previous Apple products. While this prediction does not mention how exactly each Apple iWatch may look or what tech specs they may have, it is a very logical conclusion. Traditionally, watches are very different in terms of size for men and women, after all, you probably won't see a large Rolex or sports watch on a woman's wrist or vice versa. While Apple have traditionally followed the one-size-fits-all design paradign they recently changed this approach when they released the Apple iPhone 5S and Apple iPhone 5C, so the rumour of two different Apple iWatch smartwatches according to gender sounds like the right way to go. As usual, do take this with a pinch of salt, as a rumour remains a rumour until it is proven.[Source, Source]


Rumours: Apple iWatch coming in 3 versions

While reports have it that the rumoured Apple iWatch could be delayed to early 2015 other reports have it that the wearable device may come in 3 distinct versions. The first Apple iWatch will have a 1.6-inch display while the other two versions will offer larger 1.8-inch displays. One of these 1.8-inch display devices will be the premium version and offer a sapphire glass covered screen. Now, we've covered this before and found it perfectly logical as the smaller iWatch could be designed for women while the larger iWatch could be for men. While there are still no details on Malaysia release dates or pricing rumours indicate that it could be priced from $349 (RM1115) which is quite high for a smartwatch and just about right for an Apple product. As always, do take such rumours with a good pinch of salt and stay tuned as we'll keep you updated as to any new developments.


Alcatel reveals metal frame Idol 4 and 4S smartphones with Plus 10 Windows 10 2-in-1

Ahead of MWC 2016, Alcatel have revealed 3 devices, namely the Alcatel Idol 4, Alcatel Idol 4S and Alcatel Plus 10. The Idol 4 and 4S are both smartphones with metal frames and glass backs while the Plus 10 is a Windows 10 based 2-in-1 tablet with fairly feature-filled keyboard dock.

The hidden feature of the Idol smartphones is that the box the phones come in can transform into a virtual reality headset. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but the Idol 4 is expected to be $280 (RM1178) while the 4S could go for $450 (RM1893). No price estimates for the Plus 10 but it is expected in June 2016.


Rumours: Apple iWatch smartwatch to offer home automation?

It appears that while many are still in search of the "Internet of things" or literally the ability to link everyday items to the Internet easily this ability has been linked to the upcoming Apple iWatch smartwatch. This is by far one of the more outlandish rumours, mainly because Apple isn't very well known in home automation. The rumour comes courtesy of parts suppliers who say that the Apple iWatch could be used as the main remote control for home automation. While we certainly don't see an Apple iFridge or iBlender in the horizon, it could just as easily be a general purpose Bluetooth or WiFi enabled power switch which would connect to the iWatch or just related to Apple iPod sound systems and the like. However, this begs the questions, "Why the iWatch? Why not  the iPhone, iPod touch or other Apple products?" As always, take this rumour with a pinch of salt, and we will keep you updated as to any new developments. As usual of a rumour involving a device expected to arrive many months down the line, there were no tech specs, features, Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet.


Rumours: Apple iWatch tech specs leaked, coming October 2014

Reports from China have leaked some possible tech specs of the rumoured Apple iWatch along with a possible release date. These tech specs include a 100 mAh battery for two prototype iWatch devices which matches earlier reports that the iWatch would come in His and Her versions. Do bear in mind that a 100 mAh battery is barely even a third of the 315 mAh battery on the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch and that that only lasts a little more than a day. Apple will supposedly solve this by using a wireless charging technology capable of charging the iWatch from 3.2 feet away. The report goes on to say that the Apple iWatch will come in October 2014 again matching earlier rumours that it would come in late 2014. The report comes from a fairly accurate source when it comes to Apple leaks but do take this rumour with a healthy pinch of salt as it involves a so far yet to be seen magnetic resonance wireless charging technology that hasn't been completely confirmed in itself yet. [Source]


Rumours: Apple increasing display panel size for the iPhone 8 next year?

According to Barclays Research analysts Blayne Curtis, Christopher Hemmelgarn, Thomas O'Malley, and Jerry Zhang, Apple is likely to upgrade their Apple iPhone display size to 5-inch and 5.8-inch next year for the  iPhone's 10th Anniversary, currently, Apple uses 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch for their iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

Why are they so confident? Well, it's because of their recent trip to Asia this week, visiting one of Apple's supply chain and said that the new design will allow larger and bezel-free for the iPhone 8. They also said that only the 5.8-inch variant will have OLED display, while the former should stick to the current one.

To add on to that, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also cited the same thing, plus Japanese website Nikkei remarking that only the premium model will have a larger-screened iPhone. Coincidence?

With quite a few rumours flying around about a bigger, bezel-free and glossy design, it seems inevitable that it could come true. Another rumour also suggests that the Home Button would be gone too but Barclays think otherwise, as the new haptic feedback technology has only been introduced two months ago.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple is saving the wireless charging feature for the 10th Anniversary iPhone next year

Just after two days of unveiling the new Apple iPhone 7 series, a patent application from Apple was submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, showing details of how a wireless charging station could be finished by their new brushing and polishing tools.

So what's so special about this? Well, as application usually covers polishing techniques for cylindrical and contoured surfaces, Apple's version shows a way to create some space for an inductive charging coil, which means a wireless charging device is confirmed. The image above shows an illustration of a charging dock, providing electrical current via inductive power transmission, the inductive transmitter coil is designed in such a way that it wraps around the metal core and pair with a receiver coil for charging purpose.

That being said, back in September 2012, Apple Marketing Chief, Phil Schiller mentioned that the company wasn't sure of how the current state of wireless charging technology was since they had to be plugged into a wall. Apple has also shown interest in WiTricity's wireless charging tech that uses "hidden" charging method that allows magnetic fields to wrap around the barriers, this also allows users to place their charging pads wherever they want with convenience.

Wireless charging was one of the rumoured features that the iPhone 7 series would have, but it seems that the feature didn't make it to the cut. This indicates that Apple is still working on the technology to be perfect and could be saving it for the 10th Anniversary iPhone next year.


Rumours: Apple is working with Carl Zeiss for AR?

A social media post by tech evangelist Robert Scoble states that Apple and Carl Zeiss are apparently teaming up to produce their own Augmented Reality glasses for the masses. Something akin to the Google Glass, the Apple AR glass may add a more immersive experience to the users of the iOS ecosystem.

The CEO of Apple Time Cook has talked about a potential investment by the company in AR, and he himself was impressed by the success of Pokemon Go. While he sees Virtual Reality as being useful for education and gaming, during the summer he said that the market for AR "is the larger of the two, probably by far." Scoble says in his post that he believes that Apple and Zeiss will introduce its AR glasses some time this year.

Will this Apple AR glasses be the next big thing? We know that when Apple runs with something, the industry will adopt it – so will we see people with AR glasses walking around Kuala Lumpur in the next few years, normal as day? We have to wait and see – so stay tuned to TechNave for more news on the Apple AR glasses.


Rumours: Apple may introduce three different sizes for the iPhone 8 models

A reputable news outlet shared the report that Apple is preparing three models for next year’s launch of the Apple iPhone 8 – as part of the phone’s 10th anniversary in 2017. The three sizes will be 4.7-inch, 5-inch and 5.5-inch.

The phones are said to have glass backs that will be provided by Biel Crystal Manufactory and Lens Technology from China. The glass front and back will be held together by a metal frame, which is supposed to be delivered by China's Foxconn, Catcher Technology, and U.S.-based company Jabil.

For the largest size, Apple is said to be switching to OLED, from companies such as Samsung, Sharp and LG. Usage of OLED panels will give the screen a higher saturation than standard IPS panels.

2017 will be the decade since the first Apple iPhone was introduced by Steve Jobs. Will we see something radical from Apple for iPhone 8? Stay tuned to TechNave to find out.


Rumours: Apple may put the Touch ID at the back of iPhone 8

According to CLSA, an equity research firm from Hong Kong, the Apple iPhone 8 will be featuring a wireless charging and Touch ID located behind, as well as an enhanced receiver and improved stereo sound and water resistant quality.

Touch ID on the back? Sounds like what Huawei and Samsung (on the S8 series) are already doing. Initially, what we have heard from the rumours so far is having them switching back and forth on the front or the back. And get this, according to this schematic design, the Touch ID will be placed on the Apple logo behind. Here’s what the research note by CLSA analysts Sebastian Hou and Brian Chen said:

"iPhone to ditch fingerprint sensor? We don’t think so. Both Samsung and Apple tried to enable in-display fingerprint sensing on full-screen OLED phones in 2017, but their optical tech seems immature and the major iPhone 8 bottleneck. Some thus speculate the fingerprint sensor will be removed and replaced by 3D sensing. Our latest supply chain checks indicate the iPhone 8 will still have the sensor given security, user-friendliness, and a need for payments infrastructure, but there is a high chance it will be on the back like Samsung's Galaxy S8."

Meanwhile, we also got a new research note from JPMorgan analysts, who are checking out the enhanced receiver and improved stereo sound and water resistant grade. The iPhone 7 series already has a pair of good stereo speakers on the receiver and bottom (from our experience), and it’s rumours to be two times better in the iPhone 8 with increased dynamic range. As for the water resistant feature, it will be better and rumours to go even deeper of 1.5m under water. So what do you think? I think the Touch ID on the Apple logo is a cool idea. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Apple might come up with 2 or 3 iPhone 8 variants

Back on Wednesday, a rumour from Nikkei was found online saying that Apple will plan to unveil three iPhone 8 devices next year, with the standard 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch model along with the return of the 5-inch model. But it seems that won't be happening, as another source that is familiar with Apple iPhone plans claiming that only two will come, leaving out the 5-inch model.

The anonymous source has supposedly pinpoint accurate information about Apple products before back in the past, other than claiming Apple will continue to manufacture the standard 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models, one more information that tally with Nikkei is the glass body that Apple used back in their iPhone 4 era.

“Current plans for ‘iPhone 8’ include a ‘glass sandwich’ chassis incorporating an AMOLED display, though fallback designs are also being explored, the person said. While initial structural tests on early prototypes appear to be promising, Apple is readying backup contingencies in parallel with primary development.” the blog wrote.

On the other hand, Apple is also rumoured to completely erase off the home button on the iPhone, as well as the top bezel too which in turn would look similarly to Xiaomi's latest concept phone the Mi Mix. Doing this might actually allow Apple to reduce the overall size of the devices, and make them more user friendly with just one hand.

Do you think Apple is able to pull off a true bezel-less smartphone next year? Or is this just another salty speculation? We still have a year to go, until then. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple placing big order for OLED panels and might have three iPhones this year

Ever since the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus were released in September last year, rumours of the 10th Anniversary iPhone has not been stopping until today but it seems to have slowed down now. So with this new juicy Apple iPhone rumours, it’s interesting to see where Apple is going with this.

First up, according to Nikkei, Apple has ordered 70 million OLED displays from - wait for it - Samsung (yup, their rival and supplier at the same time). In fact, Senior Director of IHS Market research firm, David Hseish has claimed that Samsung is preparing as much as 95 million curved OLED displays to Apple.

However, not all the 10th Anniversary iPhones will be using the OLED display. As the rumours go, Apple is reported to released not two but three iPhones this year, with the so-called iPhone 8 as the premium device standing at 5.2-inch, whereas the other will continue in the standard 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch. If this is the case, there’s a good chance that the two models will continue as the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus with LCD panels. But then again, popular KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, stated otherwise as all the iPhones will have OLED. So do take these with a grain of salt.

On top of that, wireless charging is another feature to look forward to, although we are not sure if it will work the same as Samsung’s one. The new iPhones will also continue the IP68 water and dust resistant feature, and might even introduce a more advance facial recognition through a 3D sensor which might only be available on the iPhone 8.

So what do you think? Do you think Apple should just release one iPhone 8 or as a premium edition this year? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Apple planning an A9-based 4-inch iPhone and a 3GB RAM iPhone 7 Plus in early 2016?

Recently a new research report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo surfaced, with plans about Apple’s 2016 iPhone launches, including the rumoured A9-based 4-inch iPhone and a 3GB RAM iPhone 7 Plus.

According to this report Apple has a new 4-inch iPhone in the making that has a similar design to the iPhone 5s. Although equipped with an A9 processor, it will not include 3D Touch support like the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. This is to keep the two products as their own. Apple aims to release the new product in the first half next year and could ship 20-30 million units through the end of 2016.

“As there is still demand for a 4-inch iPhone, we believe Apple will upgrade this product line. Because the iPhone 5s is more popular than the iPhone 5c, we think Apple is likely to launch an upgraded iPhone 5s. We predict Apple will mass-produce this new 4-inch iPhone in 1H16 with metal casings. In order to make the current iOS 9 or next-generation iOS 10 run smoothly, Apple may adopt an A9 chip for this new phone.” Ming-Chi Kuo, KGI Securities analyst

On the other hand, the iPhone 7 will have a new A10 chip. However, the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 will continue to carry 2GB RAM while the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus will get 3GB RAM for performance and to differentiate between the two.

Lastly, Mr. Kuo expects Foxconn to continue to be the exclusive supplier for the new 4-inch iPhone; and TSMC to be the sole provider of the A10 chip for the iPhone 7. Since this is still a year or so more to come, do take such rumours with a pinch of salt, but do stay tuned for more developments.


Alcatel unveils 3 LTE-enabled smartphones and a 10-inch tablet in its Pop lineup

Apart from the Alcatel OneTouch smartwatch, the company also unveiled three new smartphones and a 10-inch tablet during the recent CES 2015. The three smartphones in its Alcatel Pop 2 lineup feature a similar design profile but come in different sizes. Unfortunately, the company has only given out partial details about these devices. The largest one in the OneTouch Pop 2 family sports a 5-inch 1080p IPS display and comes with a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz. The processor supports Category 4 LTE networks which provide downlink up to 150Mbps. There is an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front shooter. The Alcatel OneTouch Pop 2 (5) will run on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop version and comes with a 2500 mAh battery. The second model namely the OneTouch Pop (4.5) also features the same Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor. The display however is smaller at 4.5-inches and comes with an 854 x 480 FWVGA resolution. The back features a 5MP shooter with LED flash.

The Pop 2 (4.5) is a dual SIM phone and runs on the Android 4.4 platform. The smallest device in the family is the OneTouch Pop 2 (4) which features similar tech specs as the 4.5-inch model. The only major difference is in the display size which is just 4-inches with the same 800 x 480 pixel resolution. Both the smaller models come with exchangeable back covers in a number of colors. The 4.5-inch model even has color options for the front – black or white. Finally, the largest device of the lot is the OneTouch Pop 10 tablet. It features a 10-inch IPS display and claims to be the lightest and thinnest tablet of its size. This large screen tablet is LTE enabled and also comes with a keyboard dock with a small touchpad to convert it into a mini laptop. Malaysia pricing and release date details have not been revealed.


Rumours: Apple planning to release three new iPad Pros in 2017

According to Japanese blog Mac Otakara, Apple is planning to ship three new iPad Pro variants in the Spring of 2017, the three variants will be based on their size which is 7.9-inch, 9.7-inch and 10.1-inch models.

Citing "reliable sources" from their report, they claimed that the True Tone display and the same 12MP rear iSight camera and True Tone flash will be on the 12.9-inch model, just like the current 9.7-inch iPad Pro. On the other hand, it's said that the 7.9-inch model will be the successor to the iPad mini 4, and will feature a smart connector, True Tone display, four speakers, and a 12MP rear iSight camera with True Tone flash.

These claims should be taken with a grain of salt, although Mac Otakara did prove that Apple would remove the 3.5mm headphone jack (which they did), a new Jet Black colour, and a new pressure-sensitive Home button. What's more, this actually tally with KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who also claimed the same thing back in August.

And of course, the new iPad Pros will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack, or would it? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple reportedly switching from aluminum to stainless steel chassis for iPhone 8

Apple rumours back at it again with another round of speculation, with the whole U.S. President-elect Donald Trump who's demanding for local manufacturing issue, Apple might actually switch to another supplier to provide them with a body for the iPhone 8, and that supplier is known as Jabil, which specializes in stainless steel chassis.

Here are some facts about Jabil, it's located in St. Petersburg, Fla., and not only it has a presence in the U.S.A. but even Asia as well such as China and Taiwan - which most of Apple's suppliers are held - in this case, if President-elect Donald Trump continues to push for the matter, Apple could very well turn to Jabil.

Why this seems to be a big deal is because Apple hasn't used a stainless steel body case for their iPhone since iPhone 4s, that's way back in 2011. As you might have heard already, the 10th Anniversary iPhone could very well be a "glass sandwich" design and it's also believed that the body would somehow be pure glass with some metal parts left for the power and volume rockers, but of course, these are just rumours from what we've heard so far.

Would you like to see Apple returning to their glass body design or perhaps something similar? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Apple news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Apple revamping their Touch ID into something new?

So what’s next about the 10th Anniversary iPhone rumour? According to a report over the weekends, it seems that Apple is set out to develop a completely new fingerprint ID technology in their OLED iPhone 8, and get this, it’s said to be their own instead of other suppliers.

The report, which originated from DigiTimes claimed that Apple’s upcoming “built-in fingerprint sensor device” will be replacing the Touch ID with a radical redesign, and it will be a virtual home button embedded under the display. To add on to that, the company is not using their supplier - Synaptics nor Qualcomm’s fingerprint ID technology, as they have decided to use their own “Authentec algorithm combined with Privaris glass identification technology technology to redesign a new fingerprint ID solution”.

Aside from the revamped fingerprint ID, another rumour has it that Apple might also introduce a new biometric security for facial and iris scanning, or possibly even mixing the two together with the fingerprint ID.

Like more media news outlets there, Digitimes don’t have a 100% record of predicting the right outcome of Apple rumours, so do take this with a grain of Apple salt. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Apple's 12.9-inch tablet to have 2K and 4K displays?

The next new Apple iPad could very well have a 12.9-inch display, but that isn't all. Apparently, Apple are testing 2K and 4K displays for the 12.9-inch display form factor. According to rumours the 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro could be launched in April 2014 and while Apple are testing 2K displays, the finished product is expected to be packing a 4K display. While it could just be the performance model in the latest Apple iPad tablet series, many are speculating that it would be more of a convertible that would replace or sell alongside the MacBook Air. No news on other tech specs, features, pricing or Malaysia release dates but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.[Source]


Rumours: Apple's big plans on 3D Touch for the next-generation iPads and iPhones?

Apple is already looking far ahead beyond 2016, as according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, he has some statements on the future of the 3D Touch feature, the new Apple iPad Air 3, Apple iPhone 7, a new Apple Watch and a new 4-inch iPhone that could be the “iPhone 6c”.

Firstly, Mr. Kuo predicts that the iPad Air 3 will be released in the first half of 2016. It could be in March together with the new “iPhone 6c” and the second generation Apple Watch, this is kind of unusual for Apple to do so as they would usually release new Apple products around every September or October. Another odd thing is that he said the new iPad Air 3 will not adopt the 3D Touch because of production issues.

Secondly, details regarding the iPhone 7 should be revealed in the fall of 2016, and it will be equipped with the 3D Touch technology just like the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. However, he did not mention anything about rumoured news of its 3.5mm headset jack getting replaced by a lightning port.

Lastly, there are some buzz going around that Apple is secretly working on a next-generation pressure-sensing display technology for bigger screen displays like the Apple iPad Pro. But they won’t be complete in time for the future third-generation iPad Air or the next-generation iPhone according to Kuo, but it is certainly within Apple’s future plans.

Are you excited for Apple's future? Is 3D Touch the future of multitouch? 2016 seems to be an exciting year, and we can't wait to bring more news to you all.


Rumours: Apple's manufacturer claimed the new iPhones will have wireless charging and IP68 grade

Usually, when we write rumoured news about the Apple iPhone 8, it would usually be about render concepts or leaks from various websites. However, what we have here today is a bit special because one of Apple’s manufacturer, Winstron have shared some interesting tidbits about the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus.

According to Wistron CEO Robert Hwang, he mentioned that Apple is planning to launch three models which are the iPhone 7s, 7s Plus, and of course, the much-talked 10th anniversary iPhone 8 this year in September 2017. During his stockholder’s meeting, it was revealed that the 7s and 7s Plus models have not changed much. However, all the three models will have wireless charging capability, as well as improving the IP rating to 68. Currently, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus IP rating is 67, which means the new models can now go as deep as 5 feet underwater for 30 minutes instead of 3 feet.

"Assembly process for the previous generations of [iPhones] have not changed much, though new features like waterproof and wireless charging now require some different testing, and waterproof function will alter the assembly process a bit."- Robert Hwang, CEO, Wistron

Having a wireless charging and IP68 rating on the phone could potentially change the game, but that remains to be seen because we have no idea how Apple’s wireless charging works. Previous rumours say that Apple has found a way to charge wirelessly from 10m away from a wireless charging station, but let’s just take this with a pinch of salt.

But what do you think? Will Apple be able to “revolutionize” something innovative again? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Apple's new 4-inch iPhone will be called iPhone 5e?

If you've been following us for quite some time now, you'd be familiar with the rumours of the 4-inch iPhone or the “iPhone 6c” going around in the internet. Well just recently, a Chinese website called cnBeta claimed that the new 4-inch iPhone will be called the “Apple iPhone 5e” (why not 5D though?) and the sources they got is from Foxconn.

So what they do know about the “iPhone 5e”? Well according to them, the 5e will be Apple's latest entry-level smartphone and will represent an “enhanced” iPhone 5s.  It will run on an A8 chip and 1GB RAM, carry 16GB and 64GB storage, and will have an 8MP iSight camera for the back. The body is said to be thinner and lighter than the iPhone 5s too with 2.5D cover glass like the iPhone 6s.

And as for new features, NFC and Touch ID was reportedly to be added into Apple Pay; along with VoLTE calling that allows wideband, high-quality phone calls. Lastly, the 5e might launch in February – March and the pricing could be $500 (around RM2187), and will be available in Rose Gold and other exisiting iPhone colours.

So what do you think of these so called iPhone 5e? Stay tuned for more new as we will keep an eye on this one.


Rumours: Apple's new proposed split-screen feature for the iPhone 7?

So it's been for some time that we've been hearing about the iPhone 7 could have a dual-lens camera, we don't know if that's true but one thing for sure that it's quite consistent coming up in speculation news. And according to MacRumors.com, Apple has recently submitted a patent application back in January and this gives us some ideas on what Apple could do with the technology.

In the video, they think the patent is proposing one of the lens to be the standard lens while the latter will act as a zoom-in lens. With this, users are able to transition between the two lenses ;both lenses can be used to take separate photo or video shots at the same time and can be displayed on the same screen by a split-screen view, or even be used separately with one recording a video and the other taking a picture.

While this is just purely speculation, it's still interesting to see a split-screen feature and it could prove very useful in the future on occasions like a birthday party in the video. Apple's next device is still a long way to go, so stay tuned for more news at Technave!