Tech specs and price for the realme Q3 leaked. Will come with Dimensity 1100 and it's priced at ~RM1264

Based on a statement mydrivers.com, it looks like the realme Q3 will be launching in China very soon at the price of RMB2000 (~RM1264). Not only that, but it seems that the tech specs for the smartphone in question might have been leaked as well, giving us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the local market.

To go into more detail, it seems that the realme Q3 will come equipped with the Dimensity 1100 chipset, 4500mAh battery which supports up to 50W fast charging, as well as a 120Hz refresh rate display. Not only that, but it seems that the phone will get a 65W fast charger in the box as well which is a plus.

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

Would you be interested in getting the realme Q3 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs and renders of realme C20 spotted. Launch happening very soon?

It seems that the full tech specs and renders regarding the realme C20 may have been spotted on fptshop.com.vn, giving us a better idea on what to expect as well as when the smartphone could be available in the global market. Unfortunately, there is currently no news on the Malaysia release date so you might want to check back with us when it is officially unveiled locally.

In terms of the tech specs, it seems that the smartphone series in question is expected to come equipped with the Helio G35 chipset, 2GB RAM, up to 32GB ROM, 6.5-inch HD+ display, and a 5000mAh battery that supports up to 10W fast charging. As for the camera, the phone has an 8MP camera while the front has a 5MP selfie camera.

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

Would you be interested in getting the realme C20 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs and renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 might have been leaked

It seems that a bunch of info regarding the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 has been leaked, showcasing the renders as well as the tech specs of the tablet in question. Based on the leaked info, it looks like it will most likely come equipped with the Exynos 7904 SoC as well as up to 3GB of RAM.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 will come equipped with an 8.4-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920x1200 pixels and it might come with either Android 9 or Android 10 according to a statement by GSMArena.com. However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the leaked materials.

Not only that, but there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date, tech specs, and local pricing of the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 for now. Would you be interested in getting the tablet as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs for Honor 50 Pro Plus allegedly confirmed

At the end of last month, there were a few rumours about the upcoming Honor 50 series. Some shared specs were revealed, and we even have details of the Honor 50 Pro+. Now, sources indicate that the tech specs and features revealed so far are likely to be accurate.

Previously, the rumour claimed that the Honor 50 Pro+ will sport a 2K curved screen. According to MyDrivers, some of these tech specs are confirmed to be accurate. As such, we can expect a 6.79-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The phone will also come with the Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

In terms of features, the phone will have a triple-camera (50MP+13MP+8MP) setup at the back, which includes a large main camera. As for the front, the phone will use a dual-camera setup (32MP+8MP). There's also mentions of an "Audio-Technica combination", which suggests that the speakers would be tuned by the well-known audio company.

Based on the rumours, Honor plans to launch the Honor 50 series either this month or in June 2021. Of course, there's no official news on yet. Until then, do take the rumours with a grain of salt and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.When to expect the premiere of the Honor 50 series and whether it will receive Google services is still a mystery. It remains for us to observe what is happening.


Tech specs for the Google Pixel 5 spotted and it's equipped with 8GB RAM and SD 765G chipset

Based on a statement by gizmochina, it seems that the tech specs for the Google Pixel 5 has been spotted on AI Benchmark, and it seems that it will come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and around 8GB RAM. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs, a tipster did mention that it will come equipped with 5G connectivity and it’ll be priced around or slightly higher than USD499 (~RM2092).

Other than what was mentioned, the smartphone in question is expected to come equipped with a 6.67-inch display that supports up to 120Hz refresh rate, while other specs such as battery and image sensor remain largely unknown. Do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Google has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Would you be interested in getting the Google Pixel 5 as soon as it is available in the Malaysian market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs for the Huawei Mate X2 spotted. Hints suggests a possible February 2021 launch.

Based on a statement by a digital chat station on weibo, it seems that the full specs regarding the Huawei Mate X2 may have been leaked, as well as the possible release date which might be on February 2021. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when it is available in the global market.

In terms of the tech specs, it seems that the smartphone might come equipped with a Kirin 9000 chipset, 8.01-inch folding display, 6.45-inch outer display, as well as a 4400mAh internal battery which supports up to 66W fast charging. As for the camera, it has a 50MP + 16MP + 12MP + 8MP while the front comes with a 16MP front-facing selfie camera.

With are your thoughts on the tech specs of the Huawei Mate X2? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs for the Huawei MatePad T10 series leaked and it's equipped with Kirin 710A chipset

It seems that a bunch of images detailing the tech specs of the Huawei MatePad T10 series has been spotted, giving us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in Malaysia. While not much is known in regards to the release date and pricing, our source mentioned that the device will most likely be priced in the entry-level segment.

In terms of the tech specs, the aforementioned tablet is expected to come equipped with a HiSiliicon Kirin 710A chipset, up to 3GB of RAM, up to 512GB of ROM, 10.1-inch FHD display as well as a 5100mAh internal battery. As for the camera, it has a 5MP rear camera while the front houses a 2MP selfie camera.

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

Would you be interested in getting the Huawei MatePad T10 series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs for the OPPO K7 5G leaked and it'll be unveiled very soon

It seems that a user on weibo recently leaked tech specs relating to the OPPO K7 5G smartphone, which is expected to be unveiled very soon. Based on the leak, it seems that the aforementioned smartphone is expected to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G as well as 5G connectivity support.

Not only that, but the aforementioned smartphone is expected to come equipped with a 60Hz 6.4-inch FHD+ display, and a 4025mAh internal battery that supports 30W fast charging. Onto the camera department, there’s not much information other than it will come equipped with up to a 64MP image sensor.

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

Would you be interested in getting the OPPO K7 5G as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs for the OnePlus Clover spotted and it'll come with SD460 chipset

Based on an image originating from Androidcentral, it seems that tech specs of the OnePlus Clover may have been leaked, giving us a better idea on what to expect when the smartphone is unveiled. While not much is known on the release date and pricing of the device, we do know that it will most likely be priced significantly cheaper compared to existing OnePlus smartphones.

In terms of the tech specs, the OnePlus Clover is expected to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 6.52-inch HD+ display, as well as a 6000mAh internal battery. Camera-wise, it has a 13MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera while the front remains largely unknown.

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

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


Apple Watch International Collection comes in 22 different sport bands

When you buy Apple devices, they usually come in either black or white colours. That's fine for some people, but others may find them bland. Fortunately, Apple has been begun to add more colour options to some of its products, such as the latest Apple Watch Series 6.

Yesterday, Apple announced that it launching an International Collection for the Apple Watch. This collection features 22 limited-edition Sport Loop bands, each with colours and a design that represents a country. Besides that, Apple will also include matching watch faces that you can download.

The new Sport Loop band designs are available in Malaysia

Surprisingly, you can get these International Collection Sport Loop Bands in Malaysia too! The bands come in 40mm and 40mm sizes and cost USD 49 (~RM204) if you purchase them separately. You can take a look via the Apple Watch Studio, which you can access from the official product page on the Apple Malaysia website.

With that said, what kind of designs do you like to see in smartwatches? Share your preferred colour and band type in the comments below! And please stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Tech specs for the Samsung Galaxy A12 leaked and it's equipped with 6.4-inch display

Based on a statement by gizchina, it seems that the tech specs of the Samsung Galaxy A12 may have been leaked and it’s expected to come equipped with a large 6.4-inch display. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date, our source did mention that it will be available in 4 different colours including black, white, red, as well as blue.

To go into more detail on the tech specs, the device in question will have an Octa-Core 1.8GHz, up to 3GB RAM, up to 64GB internal storage, and a large 4000mAh battery. As for the camera, it will most likely have a 13MP + 5MP + 2MP rear sensor while the front has an 8MP selfie sensor.

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

Would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy A12 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series might have been confirmed

It seems that an image of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 may have been leaked on Google Play, showcasing what could be the confirmed tech specs of the tablet. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, we do know that it will come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset.

Other than that, it seems that the listing also hints that the tablet will come equipped with up to 8GB RAM. Once again, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Would you be interested in getting a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 spotted and it's equipped with the Dimensity 820 chipset

It seems that the tech specs for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 have been spotted, and it looks like it is expected to come equipped with the Dimensity 820 chipset. While not much is known in regards to the release date, our source did mention that the upcoming smartphone is expected to come equipped with 5G capabilities.

Not only that, but it seems that our source also mentioned that the Pro variant of the device will come with a high refresh rate display, NFC, as well as many more. As for the pricing, the Redmi Note 10 series is expected to be priced at RMB1000 (~RM607) when it is unveiled in China.

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

Would you be interested in getting a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 smartphone as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs for the vivo X60 Pro revealed on TENAA. Expected to come with Exynos 1080 chipset

Based on a statement by gizmochina, it seems that the tech specs for the vivo X60 Pro may have been spotted on TENAA, giving us a better idea on what to expect when the smartphone is available globally. While not much is known in regards to the exact Malaysia release date, our source did mention that it will come equipped with an Exynos 1080 chipset.

Other than what was mentioned, the smartphone is also expected to come equipped with a 6.56-inch FHD+ display, as well as a 4130mAh internal battery which supports up to 33W fast charging. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that vivo has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the smartphone for now. Would you be interested in getting the vivo X60 Pro as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs, launch date, iQOO 8 series might have been spotted

It seems that the iQOO 8 series smartphone might have been spotted on GeekBench, giving us a better idea of what to expect when the smartphone is officially released at the price of ~RM3466. Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that the iQOO 8 series will be available in the local market, so don’t get your hopes up.

According to a previous of ours, the iQOO 8 series is expected to come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, 12GB RAM, 256GB ROM, 120Hz 2K AMOLED display, and support for 50W wireless charging. However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that the manufacturers of iQOO have yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Would you be interested in getting the iQOO 8 series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs of HUAWEI nova 8 series and Enjoy 20 SE leaked before launch

Before entering 2021, HUAWEI is set to launch some new smartphones on 23 December to wave goodbye to the worst year ever (a title given by Time Magazine). On that day, the Chinese tech giant will be introducing the new nova 8 series alongside an Enjoy 20 SE. Before this, there is only a few information known regarding the tech specs of the smartphones. Now, we have gotten some leaked tech specs shared by a tipster to give us some clue on what to expect before the launch day.

For the HUAWEI nova 8 Pro, the device is expected to be powered by Kirin 985 chipset and supports dual-mode 5G. It will also pack a quad-camera setup ( 64MP main + 8MP ultrawide + two 2MP units) with a dual selfie camera setup (32MP + 16MP) on the 120Hz curved screen. Other than that, it is mentioned that the nova 8 Pro will be supporting up to 66W fast charging as well.

Coming to the vanilla nova 8, it is said to have the same Kirin 985 chipset and dual-mode 5G support. The device will also come with a quad-camera setup that has the same configuration as the nova 8 Pro. However, on the front, there will only be one 32MP selfie camera on the 90Hz OLED screen. The screen of the device is claimed to be 7.64mm thin and has a 3D double-curved glass design. Lastly, 66W fast charging support can also be seen on the vanilla variant. Both the nova 8 and nova 8 Pro are expected to come with two memory configurations that are 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB.

华为畅享20SE详细参数:6.67"2400*1080p LCD，居中单孔屏，前置16mp，后置48mp+8mp+2mp+2mp，天玑700处理器，侧边指纹，5000mAh+22.5W快充。

Besides the nova 8 series, the HUAWEI Enjoy 20 SE which is launching on the same day will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, 5,000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging, and a 6.67-inch FullHD+ LCD with a punch hole in the center for the 16MP selfie camera. For photography, the device is expected to house a quad-camera setup including one 48MP, one 8MP, and two 2MP sensors. It will also have a side-mounted fingerprint reader for biometric authentication.

Let us know if you're excited about the arrival of these upcoming HUAWEI devices on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone leaks.


Tech specs of OnePlus Nord CE 3 leaked, including 120Hz display and 108MP camera

OnePlus could be going on a smartphone launch spree in early 2023. Besides the OnePlus 11, the company might also present the Nord CE 3. Before that happens, we can now know most of the tech specs of the Nord CE 3, thanks to OnLeaks.

According to the leaker, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 would serve a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 695 chipset, and a configuration of either 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage or 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There would also be 5G, a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a triple-camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 108MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. Meanwhile, the front is expected to use a 16MP camera.

Some of the tech specs actually sound too good for a budget smartphone, such as the 120Hz display and a 108MP camera. However, there are also some downgrades compared to the Nord CE 2. Instead of an 8MP ultra-wide camera, the brand fills the setup with a 2MP macro shooter. It also uses LCD rather than the older phone's superior AMOLED display tech, and it doesn't feature an under-display fingerprint sensor.

What do you think about the tech specs? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


Tech specs of Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro leaked, could be priced at ~RM3415

It would seem that Xiaomi wants to launch its upcoming Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro smartphones soon. We've been seeing several rumours and leaks of the two, especially the Mi 10T Pro recently and a new even appeared earlier today. This new leak shows a display card listing down some of the tech specs and pricing of the Mi 10T Pro.

According to Ice Universe, the Mi 10T Pro key tech specs include a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 5000mAh battery, and a 108MP main rear camera. It's also expected to have a display with a refresh rate of 144Hz and AdaptiveSync. These specs are the same as the ones found previously, which also say that the phone will have 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, and that the display would be a decent size at 6.67-inch.

Mi 10T Pro specifications leak, 108MP+865+5000mAh, and more importantly, it uses a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate LCD screen. This is the first time we have seen it. The price is 699 Euros and it is very competitive. pic.twitter.com/aT7GvRI0bV

In terms of cameras, the 108MP camera here could be a periscope camera due to the size shown in leaked renders. We can also expect a 20MP and 12MP camera, along with what seems to be a depth sensor and the LED flash. The front camera should be a 20MP sensor, which should be more than enough for selfie shots with a lot of detail.

Lastly, the leaked price for the phone is 699 Euros (~RM3415). But to be honest, converting from USD699 (~RM2893) will probably give us a more accurate estimation of possible price in Malaysia. Assuming the price listed is accurate, would this be a phone you'd buy? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates.


Tech specs of Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro leaked

The Xiaomi Mi 10 series has proven to be more crowded than most, as the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro are rumoured to be on the way. We've seen renders of the Mi 10T Pro recently, but now some tech specs of both phones have allegedly been leaked.

While some key tech specs were previously listed, we're not getting more via a new leak. According to Gizmochina, the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro are expected to share the same Snapdragon 865 chipset, 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, 5000mAh battery, and 6.67-inch FHD+ display with 144Hz refresh rate. For RAM, the Mi 10T will have 6GB while the Mi 10T Pro will have 8GB.

The large main camera on the Mi 10T Pro will be a 108MP sensor

In terms of features, both phones will come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. As for the cameras, the Mi 10T Pro will allegedly have a triple rear camera setup (108MP+20MP+12MP) and one front camera (20MP). The Mi 10T's camera setup is supposed to be similar, except the main rear camera is a 64MP sensor instead.

Of course, the source for this doesn't sound credible, so it's best to take this news with a grain of salt. But if these tech specs are accurate, would you be interested in buying the Mi 10T or Mi 10T Pro? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates on this.


Tech specs of global Redmi Note 11 series get leaked on various platforms

The global version of the Redmi Note 11 series is making its debut on 26 January. However, it looks like we don't have to wait until that day to find out what the devices will bring, as most of their tech specs got leaked on various platforms in one shot.

Starting with the vanilla Redmi Note 11, it will get fueled by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. It is bringing along a 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, dual stereo speakers, and a 50MP quad-camera setup consisting of an ultra-wide unit and a macro shooter. Under the hood, it will pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. These specs might sound familiar to you, as they're from the Redmi Note 11 4G launched in China, but the device is listed as Redmi Note 11 on Shopee Philippines.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 Pro will feature a Snapdragon 690 SoC for performance. There's also a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a triple rear camera setup (108MP primary sensor + 8MP secondary sensor + 2MP tertiary sensor), and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging. The tech specs are revealed by tipster Yogesh Brar instead of Shopee.

It looks like Xiaomi has swapped out the MediaTek Dimensity chips with Qualcomm's offerings for the global version. We'll find out if it's true in just a few days. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


Apple Watch Nike+ wearable will land in Malaysia on 28 October 2016

As some of you may know already, the Apple Watch Series 2 was finally released in Malaysia last week after the iPhone 7 & 7 Plus craze. But remember that Apple Watch Nike+ that Apple also mentioned at their event last month? That's right, we just got an official date of the wearable from Apple. Launching in 38 countries worldwide, including Malaysia, the Apple Watch Nike+ will be released on 28 October 2016.

That's just only the first wave of released, though, because on 29 October, another 7 countries will also have it; followed by 30 October with just 1 country. Below is the list of countries getting the wearable:

Like the Apple Watch Series 2, the Nike+ version includes exclusive features like the Nike+ Run Club app, as well as Nike Sports Bands to be sold exclusively (not separately) in Apple Watch Nike+ collections. Local price will be soon be unveiled on Apple Malaysia website.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Tech specs of the HONOR 10X Lite might have been leaked a day before launch

Based on a statement by @yabhishekhd, it seems that the tech specs for the HONOR 10X Lite may have been leaked, giving us a better idea on what to expect when the smartphone is officially unveiled in Russia tomorrow. While there is no news on the Malaysia release date, we do know that it will be available for pre-order on 6 November 2020 in Russia.

In terms of the tech specs, there is really not much to go by other than it will come equipped with the Kirin 710A chipset, as well as an LCD display. Do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that HONOR has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Honor 10X Lite Available For Pre-Order From November 6 & Available For Purchase From November 13 in Russia. pic.twitter.com/482EBWjxU7

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the smartphone in question for now. Would you be interested in getting the HONOR X10 Lite as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs of the HONOR 30 Lite 5G leaked and it's equipped with Dimensity 800 chipset

It seems that the tech specs of the HONOR 30 Lite have been spotted on gizmochina.com, hinting that the smartphone will come equipped with a Dimensity 800 chipset and 5G support. While there is no info on the storage capacity of the device, we do know that the device comes equipped with a 4000mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast charging.

In addition to that, the source also mentioned that the device will come equipped with a 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, 48MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera and a 16MP front-facing selfie camera. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that HONOR has yet to provide an official statement on the matter.

Not only that, but there’s no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and full tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the HONOR 30 Lite 5G as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs of the HONOR Play4 Pro has been leaked and it's equipped with Kirin 990 5G chipset

It seems that the tech specs of the upcoming HONOR Play4 Pro, which is due to be unveiled on 3 June 2020 has been spotted on TENAA earlier today. In addition to that, it seems that the aforementioned smartphone will come with 5G and 40W fast charging support.

In terms of the tech specs, the HONOR Play4 Pro is expected to come equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G chipset, 6.57-inch FHD+ display, 4200mAh internal battery and most probably up to 8GB of RAM as well as up to 256GB of internal storage. Other than the fact that the phone comes with a 32MP + 8MP front-facing selfie camera, there’s no information on the rear camera for now.

With all that said, do take some of the information here with a grain of salt due to the fact that HONOR has yet to provide a statement in regards to the leaks. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing for now.

Would you be interested in getting the HONOR Play4 Pro as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs of the Nintendo Switch Pro variant may have been spotted

Based on a tweet by @Gothalion on Twitter, it seems that the Nintendo Switch Pro’s tech specs may have been spotted, showcasing what seems to be the exact hardware of the handheld console. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date and local pricing, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when it is officially available in the global market.

If you look closely at the spec sheet, it seems that the upcoming Nintendo Switch Pro will be running on a Mariko SoC, OLED 4K display, 256GB internal storage, and it’s expected to be priced at around USD399 (~RM1608). In terms of the release date, bgr.com mentioned that the handheld console is planned to be unveiled somewhere around H1 of 2021.

Please be real. pic.twitter.com/MELdryhGn6

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

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


Tech specs of the OnePlus 9 series may have been spotted. Launch happening in March 2021?

It seems that a bunch of information regarding the OnePlus 9 series tech specs has been spotted on Digital Chat Station’s weibo account, hinting that the phone will come with Snapdragon 888 chipset and more. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when it is available in the global market.

Other than the chipset mentioned above, it seems that the series will come equipped with 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, up to a 6.78-inch QHD+ 120Hz display, as well as a 4500mAh battery that supports up to a 45W fast charging. Camera-wise, both the smartphone to come equipped with up to a 48MP rear camera and a 16MP front-facing selfie camera.

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

Would you be interested in getting the OnePlus 9 series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs of the Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone may have been leaked

It seems that the tech specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra may have been leaked on 91mobiles, giving us a better idea on what to expect when the smartphone is unveiled somewhere around the end of 2020 or the start of 2021. While there is no information in terms of the pricing, we do know that Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will be the most expensive variant of the Galaxy S21 series.

In terms of the tech specs, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will come equipped with either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 or Exynos 2100 chipset, up to a 6.8-inch display,  and a 5000mAh battery which supports up to 66W fast charging. Camera-wise, there’s not much information to go by other than it will come with a 108MP rear camera while the front has a 40MP selfie camera.

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

Would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs of the realme 7 Pro may have been leaked on Twitter

It seems that Twitter user @stufflistings has recently posted on a bunch of images as well as tech specs relating to the realme 7 series, which gives us a better idea on what to expect when the device is officially unveiled in the near future. While not much is known on the official release date, we do know that it will most likely be unveiled around late Q3 or early Q4 of 2020.

In terms of the tech specs, the realme 7 series is expected to come equipped with the Helio G95 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of ROM, 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, as well as a 5000mAh internal battery which supports up to 30W fast charging. Camera-wise, it has a quad-camera setup with up to a 64MP rear camera sensor while the front comes with a 16MP selfie camera.

Here are the confirmed specs of the Realme 7 (RMX2151)6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz IPS LCD1,080 x 2,400 pixels20:9 aspect ratio8GB/128GBMediaTek MT6785V/CD (G95)64MP Sony sensor (16MP effective, f/1.8) EIS 16MP front (4MP effective, f/2.1)Feel free to retweet#Realme7

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

Would you be interested in getting the realme 7 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs of the realme Narzo 20 may have been leaked 4 days before launch

Based on a statement by Twitter user @stufflistings, it seems that the tech spec of the Narzo 20 series, which consists of the Narzo 20, Narzo 20A, as well as the Narzo 20 Pro has been leaked giving us a better idea on what to expect when it is officially unveiled. While there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing, we do know that the aforementioned smartphone series is expected to be unveiled on 21 September 2020.

As for the tech specs, the Narzo 20 is expected to come equipped with an Helio G85 chipset, 4GB RAM, up to 64GB ROM, 6.5-inch HD+ display and a 6000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. Camera-wise, it has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera while the front remains largely unknown.

Exclusive: Here are the specs of the Narzo 20 Pro.Feel free to retweet #narzo20pro pic.twitter.com/1QmTviJbHC

Next, the Narzo 20A, which is a lite variant of the Narzo 20, comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, up to 4GB RAM, up to 64GB ROM, 6.5-inch HD+ display, and a 5000mAh internal battery with 10W charging support. Other than that, it has a 12MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing selfie camera.

Last but not least, there’s the Narzo 20 Pro that has the Helio G95 chipset, up to 8GB RAM, up to 128GB ROM, 6.5-inch 90Hz FHD+ display, and a 4500mAh battery along with up to 65W fast charging. Furthermore, it has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad camera setup in the rear while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that realme has yet to provide an official statement on the leaked info. Would you be interested in getting the Narzo 20 series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs, pricing, and colour regarding the Nokia 1.4 might have been leaked

It seems that the tech specs, pricing, as well as colour variants of the Nokia 1.4 might have been spotted thanks to MySmartPrice.com and Sudhanshu Ambhore, giving us a better idea on what to expect when it is available in the global market for the price of 100 Euros (~RM489). Unfortunately, there is no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing so you might want to check back with us on that in the near future.

In terms of the tech specs, the Nokia 1.4 is expected to come equipped with a 1.3Ghz quad-core chipset, 1GB RAM, 16GB ROM, 6.5-inch display, as well as a 4000mAh internal battery. As for the camera, it has an 8MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 5MP selfie camera.

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

Would you be interested in getting the Nokia 1.4 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tech specs regarding the Galaxy M22 may have been spotted

It seems that the Samsung Galaxy M22 might have been spotted on GeekBench, which lists the tech specs, as well as what to expect such as the tech specs and features of the device. In terms of the release date, it seems that the smartphone will most likely be available for purchase somewhere around the end of May to early June 2021 for the price of around 230 Euros (~RM1164).

In terms of the tech specs, it seems that the device in question will come equipped with a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, 4GB RAM, 48MP rear camera as well as a 6000mAh internal battery. However, do take some of the information mentioned with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy M22 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple Watch Pro's alleged case hints at extra physical buttons

The rumours regarding a new rugged Apple Watch Pro keep piling up. Today, we got another image showing the case of the upcoming smartwatch. Besides that, it also suggests that there would be additional physical buttons placed on the left-hand side of the screen.

The image comes from leaker Sonny Dickson, who shared a third-party band-and-casing accessory allegedly moulded for the forthcoming Apple Watch Pro. Since the Apple Watch Pro is said to be targeting outdoor goers, the addition of physical buttons could be for athletes and runners generally known to prefer physical buttons over touchscreen controls. It's said that buttons are more responsive in rainy and inclement weather conditions.

Furthermore, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman mentions that this model should be more expensive than the standard Apple Watch Series 8. Previously, we saw the news saying that the Series 8 watches would bring satellite connectivity. As the Apple Watch Pro is said to be on the more high-end side, we believe it would also get the feature. Besides that, Gurman added that it should be compatible with older Apple Watch bands as well.

Are you excited about seeing the rugged Apple Watch? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel about it, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech gadget rumours.


Tech specs the alleged Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth has been leaked showcasing the Snapdragon 710 chipset

Xiaomi Mi 8, for illustration purposes only

Based on a leaked image of what could be the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth courtesy of tenaa.com.cn, the device will be running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset as well as 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

As far as reports go, the screen size of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth is about 6.26-inch with a screen resolution of 2280 x 1080, a dual camera with 12MP sensor as well as either a 2MP or 5MP front facing selfie camera. As for now there is no information on when the device will arrive in Malaysian market as well as the official price of it. Do take note that with all rumours and leaks like these, take every bit of information with a grain of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


TechNave - Call of Duty Mobile - Garena is officially available tomorrow on both Android and iOS devices

In case you guys didn’t know, Call of Duty Mobile - Garena is officially available tomorrow for free via the Google Play Store and the iOS app store. The game includes various modes such as the classic multiplayer mode found on the PC edition, as well as battle royale mode. In addition to that, game also features unique weapons and customizability in order to complement your playstyle.

But that’s not all, it also features classic maps from the Call of Duty franchise such as Nuketown, Crash, Crossfire, Killhouse, Firing Range and more. If you are interested, you can head over to their official website to pre-register for the game which will be officially available starting tomorrow. Would you be interested in downloading the Call of Duty Mobile - Garena? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


TechNave Christmas Gift Guide 2015

Christmas is just around the corner and you may be thinking about what to get your tech gadget loving family. So are we and as such we've compiled a list of the Top tech gadgets we'd get for our own loved ones for Christmas.

1. For the Family ~ Google ChromeCast or Apple TV - seeing as how the living room television is the place where the family usually gathers, we've selected the Google ChromeCast or Apple TV devices for their ability to stream Internet or playback video and content from other devices such as your smartphone or computer. Just plug them into the living room television and you can all share your most precious memories, be it in picture or video form with the people who matter most, your family.

Turn your Home TV into something more with Google ChromeCast and...

2. For the parents ~ Apple iPad mini 4 - most of the time your older parents have trouble seeing what is on their smartphone or computer display but the iPad mini 4 has a Retina display for clear details. It also helps that it is lightweight, easy to carry about and thanks to iOS is also very easy and intuitive to use. In this way, the older generation can stay connected to you and your children via easy to use Facetime front cameras while surfing the Internet. Our price lists have it going for as low as RM1419.

3. For the Wife / Girlfriend ~ Apple iPhone 6s Plus (rose gold) or Huawei Mate S (coral rose) - Say what you will about them, but both the Apple iPhone 6s Plus and Huawei Mate S are hands-down the most beautiful smartphones we've seen in Malaysia yet and women also tend to like smartphones that have a larger display. Both are light and look premium enough to fit in any fashionable handbag or clutch case while delivering great all round performance. Both also offer fingerprint sensors for better security and faster unlocks. Our Top 3 offers price the Apple iPhone 6s from just RM2639 for the 16GB storage version while the Huawei Mate S is going for as low as RM2283.

The Apple iPhone 6s looks beautiful in rose gold...

... but so does the Huawei Mate S in coral pink.

4. For the Husband / Boyfriend ~ Samsung Galaxy Note 5 or Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge - Guys like to show off too and both the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge look much better than their previous versions. They also pack in better hardware (technically) with 16MP ISOCELL rear cameras and 2K or Quad HD displays. Get the Galaxy Note 5 if your man is more of a pen and paper guy or the Galaxy S6 Edge if he appreciates a beautiful design more. Our top offers have both the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge priced from RM2199.

Stylish yet extremely functional, everything about the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 screams 'professional'

The only smartphone series around with a dual curved display

5. For yourself ~ Huawei Watch - Most smartwatches don't look like premium timepieces, but despite sporting a sapphire crystal covered touchscreen, the Huawei Watch looks as premium as any Rolex. Coming in metallic stainless steel, black plated stainless steel and even gold the Huawei Watch should make anyone happy as it also offers thinner bands designed for women as well. In addition to telling the time with multiple interchangeable and customizable watch faces, the Huawei Watch also offers up notifications, fitness tracking and nearly every other functionality that other smartwatches or fitness trackers have. Currently, it is going from RM1799 on VMALL.my or Lazada with free gifts included.

6. For your Sister / Brother ~ Huawei P8 - Despite being a bit older then the other gadgets in our list, the P8 still looks like the beautiful and striking flagship smartphone that it first debuted as. The P8 is sleek, stylish, thin and premiumly metal with flagship looks despite a more affordable price tag with our top offers having the P8 from RM1580.

7. For your Son / Daughter ~ Honor 7 or ASUS ZenFone Selfie - The Honor 7 is surprisingly capable as a gaming smartphone yet also comes with a number of flagship features like infra red universal remote control, a 20MP rear camera and fingerprint sensor. It should be perfect for your child who likes to play games but who also wants quick but secure access. The ZenFone Selfie on the other hand packs in a 13MP front camera with dual tone LED flash, making it perfect for the one who takes selfies all the time. Both are available from RM1309 and RM869 respectively.


TechNave Christmas Gift Guide 2021

With Christmas coming soon, you may be in the mood to get something for your loving partner, helpful friends and supportive family. It has been a super interesting 2021 and tech devices and  gadgets are becoming an even more useful and relevant gift than ever before. Finding the right gift is still just as difficult though, as a lot of tech devices got announced this year.

If you need a helping hand, we’ve compiled a list of Christmas tech gifts that would be great for your friends and family. As usual, we’ve categorized them according to what sort of type that friend or family would be from the ones closest to you to the entire family. Check out the quick links if you know who you’re getting that tech gift for or you can read on for the rest of TechNave.com’s Christmas Gift Guide 2021.

Here's the quick list and links if you know what you're looking for and want to just jump straight to it:

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 - The portable foldable flagship

Compact, trendy and above all beautiful, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the portable foldable display smartphone we believe would be the best gift for your significant other. Featuring a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, it not only is tough enough to handle spills with it’s IPX8 water resistance but it can also comfortably fit in most pockets and handbags.

Fully functional even when folded thanks to its 1.9-inch Cover display, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 takes great photos and selfies with its 12MP + 12MP dual rear cameras. Fold it halfway and you don’t need a tripod to take selfies and videos of yourself with the 10MP front camera. Coming in at an RRP of RM3999 it’s actually a bit more affordable than some normal flagships. If you need more convincing check out our full review.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G NE with Swarovski Pendant - Smartphone + Bling in one package

If you’re looking to get a tech gift and a bit of bling in one go, then the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite with Limited Edition Swarovski Pendant could be the way to go. Featuring a Mi 11 Lite 5G NE smartphone from 8GB RAM and 128GB storage for just RM1399, the phone comes in black, blue, pink and white all in a limited edition box, so you don’t have to worry about wrapping paper.

Other tech specs are pretty good too with a fairly powerful Snapdragon 778G chipset and a vibrant 6.55-inch AMOLED Dot Display with 10-bit TrueColor Support and Dolby Vision. You can also take various Christmas pics and selfies with the triple rear camera consisting of a 64MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (telemacro) while the 4259mAh battery with a 33W fast charging keeps the lights on.

Apple iPhone 13 - The latest timeless classic

If you’re looking for a timeless classic tech gift then the Apple iPhone 13 could be the one for you, featuring the same premium look and feel of previous generation iPhones but improving on the hardware with an A15 Bionic chipset, 4GB RAM, and a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. Coming with Cinematic 12MP cameras, 15W MagSafe wireless charging and 20W normal fast charging, the iPhone 13 is still one of the flagships to get in 2021.

Available in black, blue, pink, red and white, the iPhone 13 should match any preference for both girls or guys and you can go all the way to 512GB storage for it too. You will have to pay a bit more for the 512GB storage version though, but the standard 128GB version is still available from a fairly affordable (for a flagship) price of RM3899.

OPPO Reno6 Z 5G Shiseido Gift Box - Cosmetics + Tech all-in-one?

If you’re still looking for an all-in-one tech gift but your partner isn’t so into jewelry, then the OPPO Reno6 Z 5G Shiseido Gift Box could be it instead. Featuring OPPO’s Reno6 Z 5G smartphone with a limited edition gift box and free Shiseido products worth up to RM450, there’s also a free phone case. In addition to all this extra value, the whole package still costs RM1699 which is the recommended retail price of an OPPO Reno6 Z 5G smartphone on its own.

Tech specs for the OPPO Reno6 Z 5G are still upper midrange to flagship with a Dimensity 800U chipset, 8GB of RAM (+5GB virtual RAM), 128GB of storage and a 4310mAh battery. Highlights of the phone include the 64MP triple-camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, and 6.4-inch AMOLED display. It’s also all ready for 5G, which should become available in Malaysia soon.

MSI Creator Z16 - For those content creators who like big displays

For your resident designer sibling relative or friend who is always creating content, then an ideal Christmas gift could be the MSI Creator Z16. The 16-inch display alone on this laptop is designed exactly for these creatives with a 16:10 aspect ratio, True Pixel display tech, DCI-P3 (typical) 100% colour Gamut and True Colour technology that works well with Calman Colour Calibration.

The Creator Z16 is certainly powerful enough with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor clocking up to 4.6GHz and a discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card. This allows video editing of up to 8K HDR resolution as well as working on 3D models in 1440p. There’s also plenty of space with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB NVMe PCIe SSD. The price may be a bit atas at RM11,999 but if you’re looking for a tech gift for your 8K content creator then you should consider the Creator Z16.

ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED - For the Photoshop Pro

For the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED, ASUS have built the whole content creator process into the laptop itself. So, on top of a 16-inch 4K OLED (3840x2400) HDR display that can output 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, they’ve also incorporated a built-in ASUS Dial just below the keyboard for manual adjustments in editing photos and videos.

Tech specs are no slouch either as you can choose between an Intel Core i7-11800H CPU (4.6GHz), up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU or an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU (4.6GHz), up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and either the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or RTX 3070 GPU. The RRP starts from RM9999 depending on your feature choices.

Acer Swift X - For the Content Creator on the move

If you’re a bit more on a budget, then fret not, there’s still something for your designer with the Acer Swift X. Designed for the concept creator who wants a more compact laptop, it still delivers with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU and up to AMD Ryzen 7 5800U Mobile Processor. There’s also 16GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD for storage while the 59W battery offers up to 17 hours of usage.

The 14-inch FHD display may not be so content creator centric but it still offers 100% sRGB for just RM4999. The Swift X is also a lot lighter and more portable at just 1.39kg so if you know your content creator is always on the move, then the Acer Swift X could be the right Christmas gift for them too. If you need more details, check out our review as well.

Nintendo Switch OLED - Brighter and more beautiful portable gaming

These days, games bring us together as a family that plays together often stays together, so a great Christmas gift this year could be the Nintendo Switch OLED. Featuring an enlarged 7-inch OLED display compared to the 6.2-inch LCD panel on the standard Switch, colours and details on the Nintendo Switch OLED are more vibrant and clear. In addition, there’s also more storage space at 64GB and the dock has a built-in Ethernet LAN port.

However, nearly everything else on the OLED version is the same as the standard version. This isn’t exactly a bad thing though as you can still use the old Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons with the OLED version (so if you got it previously, now you can play with up to 4 players with 4 Joy-Cons). The price tag is a bit higher at RM1699 but if you need a clearer comparison between the Nintendo Switch versions, check out our comparison.

Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) - The rarer gaming console

While it was announced in 2020, the Sony PlayStation 5 or PS5 remains one of the most sought after game consoles in 2021. With the global chip shortage and Sony cutting down on PS5 production, it’s getting harder and harder to get a PS5, but if you can get one for Christmas it should make for an even sweeter gift for your gamer.

Featuring 2 variants, one with a Blu-ray disc reader and the digital edition that doesn’t, the PS5 comes in at an official RRP of RM1869 for the digital version and RM2299 for the disc version. However, due to high demand and low supply, prices have fluctuated as high as RM3K and above. We’d always recommend getting the console from a reputable shop though but while it’s a worthy Christmas gift for your gamer, it may be a bit too late to get one for Christmas. All we can say is, good luck!

ASUS ROG Phone 5s - The upgraded ultimate gaming phone

If your gamer plays most of his or her games on the smartphone, then the best Christmas gift would likely be the ASUS ROG Phone 5s. Building upon the previous ROG Phone 5, the 5s upgrades the hardware with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset but practically everything else stays the same including the 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage from RM2999.

If you’re looking for even better than that then there’s the ROG Phone 5s Pro which offers 18GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for RM4999. Thankfully, nearly all of the previous ROG Phone 5 accessories like the Kunai gamepad and so forth work with the ROG Phone 5s. While it is made for gaming it still manages to pack in 64MP + 13MP + 5MP triple rear cameras and a 24MP front camera.

Razer Enki - The gaming chair for long gaming marathons and big sized gamers

The place gamers rest their backsides is often deemed not as important as the hardware they are using, but for most gamers who do play long hours, they know the pain of a frozen butt cheeks and an achy back. The Razer Enki is an exceptional ergonomic gaming chair designed for these marathon gamers that comes with fully adjustable arm rests, making it great for those who game with a mouse and keyboard.

In addition, the Razer Enki gaming chair is also comfortably sized for even large 6-foot tall gamers, so if your gamer is bigger than average, you should definitely put the Razer Enki on your Christmas shopping list. The price may be a bit higher than average at $399.00 USD (~RM1656.25) but it should be available in any colour you could want. If you need more details, check out our review of the Razer Enki.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra - One of the biggest cameraphones you can get

The best camera is the one that is with you clearly defines these mobile or selfie photographers as their phones are often the cameras that they use the most. As such, getting a good cameraphone like the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra as a Christmas gift should perfect for these mobile photographers. Featuring a 50MP + 13MP + 8MP triple rear camera with some of the largest image sensors around and 120x zoom, the Mi 11 Ultra is just 1 point short of 1st place in DxOMark’s smartphone camera rankings.

Other tech specs for the Mi 11 Ultra are also similarly high with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB of RAM, 6.81-inch 2K+ 120Hz display and 5000 mAh battery. Granted, the camera bump is one of the largest we’ve seen but thanks to the secondary display on the back, you can also get arguably the highest quality selfie shot around without any notch in the display. It does cost a bit more than usual Xiaomi devices at RM4299, but it’s a worthy cameraphone by anyone’s standards.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro - Going close up and cinematic

Apple iPhone cameras capture arguably the most natural tone and colour compared to real life versus most cameraphones and the iPhone 13 Pro is no different. What does set it apart from the other iPhone cameraphones though is it’s much improved macro shots. Thanks to the 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) quad rear cameras, the iPhone 13 Pro takes better close up or macro shots than some cameras (take a closer look?).

Like the rest of the iPhone 13 series, the iPhone 13 Pro delivers pro-level automatic focus switching in video recording which Apple calls cinematic mode. So, if your mobile photographer likes to take macro or close up shots and cinematic video, the iPhone 13 Pro is probably the best Christmas gift you could get. However, it is a bit pricey at a starting price of RM4899 going all the way up to RM7199 for the 1TB storage version. Check out our review if you need more details.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra - The top-ranking all-rounder

While Samsung phones have long been known for their camera prowess, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the one where nearly everyone in tech says Samsung ‘fixed’ it. In general, this means that the Galaxy S21 Ultra fully utilizes its 108MP (wide) + 10MP (periscope telephoto, 10x optical zoom) + 10MP (3x optical zoom) + 12MP rear cameras. This has resulted in a more stable 100x Space Zoom, better overall video, more natural colours and surprisingly detailed close up or macro shots.

Powered by a Samsung Exynos 2100 chipset, 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage the Galaxy S21 Ultra also has an ultra high resolution 40MP front camera, making it one of the best selfie cameraphones to get. Easily placing in the top 10 of the DxOMark selfie cameraphone ranking, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit pricey at RM4799 but it does deliver one of the best all-round cameraphone performances in the market, so it’s a good gift for your mobile photographer this Christmas.

OPPO Find X3 Pro - For those who want a slim and stylish cameraphone

Most cameraphones focus almost entirely on their camera hardware but because of this, the design tends to be not as impressive. For those who are looking for a slim, stylish and just as powerful cameraphone, perhaps you might want to give the OPPO Find X3 Pro a go. Featuring slim and thin design with sleek camera hump, it looks very stylish while still offering a 50MP + 50MP + 3MP + 15MP quad rear camera and 32MP front camera.

The thing to note here is that both the main telephoto and ultrawide cameras are 50MP so you can get the same quality for your photos regardless of the width of the view. The 3MP Micro Lens also let’s you go really up close while the 15MP telephoto camera helps you use an up to 60x hybrid zoom. Considering that the price is just RM4299 and you still get the Find X3 Pro with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, 6.7-inch 120Hz display with a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz, and a 4500mAh internal battery that supports up to 65W fast charging are great bonuses.

vivo X70 Pro - Internal gimbal stabilization for the videographer

Videographers or those looking to record video with their cameraphones almost always want to get an external gimbal to help stabilize their videos but with the vivo X60 Pro this may not be necessary. This is because it adds in an internal Gimbal Stabilization for smoother, nearly shake free video recording using just a smartphone. Utilizing ZEISS-enhanced 50MP + 8MP + 12MP + 12MP quad rear cameras and a 32MP front-facing selfie camera, the vivo X60 Pro is a worthy cameraphone tech gift this Christmas for just RM3299.

Going for a thin and slim design, the vivo X70 Pro’s other tech specs are still fairly flagship-level with an Exynos 1080 chipset, 12GB RAM, 512GB storage, 6.56-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and a 4450 mAh battery with 44W fast charging. The phone is available in cosmic black and aurora blue.

These days, there’s more to photography than just taking photos or recording videos as there are now video bloggers or vloggers. For these vloggers, a value-busting cameraphone could well be the Honor 50. Featuring a 32MP selfie snapper and quad rear cameras with 108MP (main camera) + 8MP (wide-angle lens) + 2MP (bokeh lens) + 2MP (macro lens), but what makes it a vlogging phone are the various camera functions like 6 video recording modes in one take so you won’t have to record multiple videos.

While it was initially priced at RM1699 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version, at the time of writing this, only the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version for RM1999 was available. Regardless, this is still a pretty value-busting price for a cameraphone. Thankfully, the Honor 50 also has GMS while the other tech specs like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset and 6.57-inch 75° Curved OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate are nearly flagship-level as well.

realme GT Neo 2 - A gaming flagship for the youth by any other name

Thanks to brands like realme just because it’s for the youth, it doesn’t mean you have to skimp on features. For this Christmas, there’s the realme GT Neo 2 featuring a flagship-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, 12GB of RAM and 256GB storage for just RM2099.

Other value-busting tech specs are equally as impressive with a 6.62-inch 120Hz E4 AMOLED display perfect for gaming. Offering a more youthful design complete with racing stripes the GT Neo 2 also has 64MP triple rear cameras. There’s also a 5000 mAh battery with 65W SuperDart Charge fast charging and a built-in cooling system (yeah, really sounds like it’s perfect for those youthful mobile gamers).

OPPO A74 5G - 5G smartphone for the teens

As we move forward to a new year where 5G networks start to roll-out, perhaps it’s time to get your teens new 5G smartphones, and for that there’s the OPPO A74 5G. Priced at a value-busting RM999, the phone still offers a smooth 90Hz refresh rate 6.43-inch display with 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut (yes, the screen looks good).

Coupled with a 5000 mAh battery and 18W fast charging, the A74 5G should last long and charge back up to 100% in a flash. The 16MP front camera ensures that your teens stay at their selfie best while the 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad rear cameras offer a photographic opportunity for everything.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE - For the artist

Kids can be very artistic with coloured pencils, pens and paper, so what better way to hone these design skills than to give them the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE for Christmas? Offering the best features of the upper-end Galaxy Tab S7 Plus like a 12.4-inch 2K display and an S Pen for just RM1899, this is the device to get for your creative artist.

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE offers a more refined digital stylus drawing experience than your typical capacitive styluses. We know, we’ve tried it out in our review which you can check out if you want, but the reasonable 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage are more than enough for your child’s sketches. In addition, it can also double as a learn-from-home device to replace your child’s laptop with its long lasting 10090 mAh battery and 45W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite - A value-buster tablet for generally everything

If you’re looking for a tablet for kids for whatever reason that is above all affordable yet value for money, then you can’t go wrong with the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, especially as a Christmas gift. Slim, sleek and versatile with a large 8.7-inch display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite goes for just RM699. Powered by a Mediatek Helio P22T chipset, it is powerful enough to play most kids games yet at just 366g it is portable enough to carry about to read a digital book, watch a movie or draw a sketch with.

Thanks to the 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera you can also use it to take photos and videos or add on a bluetooth keyboard and turn it into a LFH (learn-from-home) device. The 5100 mAh battery lasts a little longer than a day and it also has 15W fast charging too, but if you need more convincing, check out our review for more details.

Apple iPad 10.2 2021 - For your budding Apple user

If you’re more of an Apple user (you use an iPhone, a MacBook and watch Apple TV) then you might want to get a Christmas Gift for your kids that work well with you. For that, there’s the Apple iPad 10.2 2021 at just RM1499. While it may use the slightly older A13 Bionic chipset, it is more than fast enough to handle most Apple games and even some serious work. Available in Space Grey and Silver storage is 64GB and you can also do a Christmas message engraving for free.

Fully compatible with Apple Pencil (which you’ll have to buy separately), your kids can use the iPad 10.2 2021 for sketching and drawing. If you add on a keyboard cover and a mouse, your child can also use it for Learning-from-home like any other laptop. You can also top it up to RM2119 for a 4G LTE version as well.

Xiaomi Pad 5 - For your little gamer or movie streamer

If your kids are more the gaming type or those who stream endless amounts of cartoons, then the Xiaomi Pad 5 could be the Christmas tablet for them instead. Going for just RM1399 but packing in an 11-inch 2K 120Hz display this guarantees buttery smooth graphics.

In addition, its Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset, 6GB RAM, up to 256GB storage and a 8720mAh battery which supports 33W fast charging also make it an exceptional gaming device. Like the other tablet above, you can also get the Xiaomi Smart Pen (separately) for easy sketching and drawing of childhood masterpieces.

JOI Book SK3000 - The laptop to learn from home with

For some kids, tablets aren’t the best device and for these types, perhaps a laptop is the way to go. If you’re looking to go that way, the JOI Book SK3000 is a Windows laptop that is not only silent but offers great battery life. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 chipset that is the main reason for this quiet long-lasting performance, the JOI Book SK3000 can also support 4G LTE. Thankfully, it is also going for just RM1299 right now (initially it was priced at RM2199).

While the laptop only offers 4GB of RAM and a fast 128GB SSD you can also expand this storage by up to 256GB with a microSD card that you can install yourself. There’s also a 12.5-inch Full HD display, but you can check out all the details in our full review.

Samsung Neo QLED series Smart TVs - High-end family fun

As one of the leading brands in high-end Smart TVs, Samsung’s latest Neo QLED series offers up to 8K video resolutions with super slim bezels for the family this Christmas. While it does come with it’s own stand, wall mounting one of these Smart TVs not only saves space but makes it seem like you have a piece of artwork on the wall. For most people, 4K resolutions are more than enough though, so for this Christmas we’d recommend the 50-inch Samsung QN90A NEO QLED 4K Smart TV from just RM5529.

Featuring Quantum Matrix Technology and a Neo Quantum Processor 4K, the QN90A excels at bringing the most vibrant of images and video to life in motion. This means details just pop out even in the darkest and brightest scenes while the aforementioned Neo Quantum Processor 4K AI upscaling makes sure that you get the full 4K resolution. If you like to game on your TV then the QN90A also offers 4K in 120Hz refresh rates thanks to their Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ so your games will always look buttery smooth.

Huawei Vision S - Make video calls from your living room!

Taking it a step further than most Smart TVs is the Huawei Vision S series. Featuring a 13MP Magnetic camera that is removable and 4 10W speakers, the 55-inch variant comes in at just RM2999. Delivering 4K UHD resolutions in lag free 120Hz, the Vision S series also comes in a 65-inch variant for RM3999 if you’re looking for something a bit larger.

Designed to work better with Huawei devices the Vision S also offers OneHop Projection from compatible Huawei smartphones. You can then do MeeTime video calls direct from your Smart TV, so if you’re a Huawei device user (or you’re getting a gift for one), it makes sense to also get a smart TV like the Huawei Vision S for the family Christmas gift.

Xiaomi Mi TV P1 - Almost all-in-one Android 4K smart TV

If you’re looking for a large 4K Android smart TV with almost all the features of an Android device, then perhaps the Xiaomi Mi TV P1 would be more your cup of tea. Coming in at RM2499 for the 55-inch version this 4K smart TV comes with a built-in MediaTek MT9611IAAT chipset, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage while offering ultra-slim bezels, Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

Thanks to multiple connections including 3 HDMI ports (with one supporting version 2.1), 3 USB 2.0 ports, an Ethernet port, and the usual composite in (AV), Antenna, optical digital audio out port and even a 3.5mm headphone jack port you can hook up everything from your game console to your PC. You can check out our review for more details.

Some people can just look at an image or TV screen and instantly say what resolution it is. For those sort of people with really, really sharp eyes and really big pockets we’d recommend the LG G1 OLED Evo TV as it boasts one of the sharpest picture clarity displays around. Utilizing self-lit pixels, the LG OLED EVO TVs are also more environmentally friendly as they last longer than normal smart TVs without this type of display panel.

Thanks to the LG OLED motion Pro technology, motion blur is much reduced as well, offering all the fast paced action without sacrificing the details. Combined with their Auto Low Latency Mode for 1ms response time and Variable Refresh Rate of up to 120Hz, and the LG G1 OLED Evo TV is great for everything, including 4K gaming. Remember what we said about the big pockets though? It will cost you a cool RM18999, but if you or the person you’re gifting this to is always thinking that the TV just isn’t sharp enough, then this Smart TV could be the one for you this Christmas.

Dyson V12 Detect Slim - Everything you need to clean your place for Christmas

If you think that you’re a very clean person or you know of someone who is so much of a neat freak that they can see dust with the lasers coming out of their eyeballs, then clearly you or that person has never tried the Dyson V12 Detect Slim. Featuring a built-in green light laser, the V12 Detect Slim vacuum cleaner highlights dust you definitely did not know was there before in sharp crystal clear clarity.

That’s not all, it also comes with various other attachments and cleaning heads including those specifically designed not to clog up with hair or loose fur. Coming in at RM3299, it should be more than enough to please even the most OCD of neat freaks this Christmas and even if you’re not, it does promise that the day after will also be as clean as laser-light can make it too. For more details check out our review.

Acer Swift 5 - Like it was made for these times

This Christmas we’re not saying that you shouldn’t pull your family workaholics out of their devices for a bit of family fun, but if you really want to make them happy this Christmas, you’ll get them the right tools for the job. While it’s not the only anti-microbial device in Acer’s roster, the Acer Swift 5 laptop feels like it was made for the workaholics of these times as it not only offers a 14-inch Anti-Microbial glass touchscreen display with FHD resolution and 100% sRGB colour gamut, at just 1kg it is also super portable so you can Work-from-home (WFH), shift to the sofa or bring it out and about back to the office.

Priced from an affordable RM3999 for the 8GB RAM variant and RM4999 for the 16GB RAM variant, the Acer Swift 5 is powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and has plenty of fast and speedy space with an up to 512GB PCIe SSD. So, if you’re looking for something to help keep your workaholic safe while out and about, the Acer Swift 5 could be the best Christmas gift ever.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 - The world’s smallest touchscreen laptop or all-in-one foldable smartphone

If you’re looking for a mobile device Christmas gift that can boost productivity without having to lug about a laptop, then the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is clearly the device for you. Not only does it come with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, it also unfolds into a tablet-sized 7.6-inch 2K display complete with support for Samsung’s latest S Pen stylus. Can it also become the world’s smallest touchscreen laptop? If you have slim fingers then the answer is definitely yes.

Featuring every tech feature you can think of like IPX8 water resistance, a 4MP under-display front camera, a 6.2-inch Cover display (when folded), 12MP+12MP+12MP triple rear cameras and more, it is surprising to say that this is also the thinnest, strongest and lightest Galaxy Fold smartphone yet. So, it comes as a surprise to us that it is also priced at just RM6699. Despite this, it’s still hands-down the best productivity mobile for 2021 you can get for a Christmas gift, but you can check out our review for all the details if you need more convincing.

Huawei Matebook 14S - Looking for more screen space

Laptops with 3:2 aspect ratio displays tend to offer a bit more space from the top to bottom as the taller screens don’t scrunch up windows or applications as much as more traditional aspect ratio display laptops. If you’re looking for a 3:2 aspect ratio display laptop, the Huawei MateBook 14s takes this a step further by also adding on a 90Hz Refresh rate and 2.5K (2520 x 1680 pixels) resolution with a price tag from RM4999.

Fully powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors the MateBook 14s also supports Huawei’s SuperCharge technology via the 90W power adapter, allowing 3 hours of usage for just 15 minutes of charge time. It does work better with Huawei devices thanks to its multiscreen collaboration though, so if you’re getting the MateBook 14s as a Christmas gift, it’d be good to get it for a Huawei user.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14x OLED - Slim yet powerful

If you’re looking more for a slim yet powerful laptop then the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14x OLED could be what you’re looking for. Super slim and light, this laptop offers a 14-inch OLED display with 2.8K pixel resolution, HDR 600-nit brightness and ultrawide 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut from RM4799.

Other tech specs and features include an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, WiFi 6 and more. So, there’s more than enough power to do most everything you could want from normal office work to content creation.

LG Puricare Wearable Air Purifier - Smarter face mask

Thanks to the COVID19 pandemic a whole new range of wearables has cropped up with smart masks like the LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier. Offering face mask protection that not only purifies the air you breathe, this smart mask also makes it easier to speak and amplifies your voice at the same time. Priced officially at RM849, it is currently going for RM799 making it a fairly good Christmas gift.

Other tech specs and features include patented smart sensors for energy efficiency that allow the mask to last a full day and smart tracking and controls via an app. Granted, you still have to replace the filters, but you can at least clean the mask easily and it’s relatively easy to order filter replacements. Check out our full review for more details.

Huawei Watch GT 3 - For the long lasting watch wearer

If you’re looking for a tech gift for the sporty watch wearer in your family or circle of friends then perhaps you could consider the Huawei Watch GT 3. This year’s iteration of the premium smart watch series from Huawei delivers the same long-lasting battery life (8 days on normal to heavy usage, 2 weeks for light usage) and comes with more than 100 workout modes. Coming in both 46mm and 42mm versions for the guys and gals, the Watch GT 3 is priced at RM1099.

The Watch GT 3 also comes with installable apps like Petal Maps for directions to places and even games, but the real focus of the watch is to provide fitness tracking and measurements. This includes heart rate and SpO2 measurements and sleep tracking along with the usual pedometer step tracking and so forth. You can check out our review for more details on what it can do.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 - For the health tracker

There’s always someone in your friends and family who really watches out for their health, and for these people one of the best tech gifts for Christmas could well be the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. Featuring the ability to measure body composition using its new BioActive Sensor it can list down everything from your body fat percentage and skeletal muscle down to your body water.

Like other smart watches it can still track things like your sleep, heart rate and blood oxygen levels as well, but you can also bring it swimming and for other workouts as well. You can also install selected apps on top of Samsung Pay and Smart things like Strava, Adidas Running, Calm, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Google Maps. The Galaxy Watch 4 comes in 44mm and 40mm sizes from RM899 and can be paired with a number of different straps to suit your needs.

OPPO Watch - For the rounded square watch lover

Some people don’t like round smart watches, instead preferring those with square-like designs and rounded corners. For these smart watch users, the OPPO Watch could be the Christmas Gift to get. While the OPPO Watch is a bit older since it was released in 2020, it still offers 24-hour heart rate monitoring, mobile payment, notifications and fitness tracking.

It does have slightly shorter battery life of up to 36 hours though but you can charge it back up to 46% in just 15 minutes. Coming in 46mm and 41mm sizes, it is available for RM1299 and RM899 respectively.

Apple AirPods - The 3rd generation originators

After firing up the whole TWS movement, Apple’s AirPods are now in their 3rd generation already and at RM829, they should make for pretty good wireless listening presents this Christmas. Now sweat and water resistant, these AirPods fit comfortably into most ears but the stand-out features here are the integrated Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ and Dolby Atmos for Apple Music.

Battery life is now up to 6 hours while the new charging case can be done wirelessly through MagSafe Charging. Like other Apple devices you can also get these engraved with a nice Christmas message for free as well but they are only available in white. Quite obviously, these AirPods are more for the Apple iPhone or Apple device users.

So that's it for this edition of TechNave.com's Christmas Gift Guide 2021. We hope you and your friends or family will enjoy the selections and recommendations listed above as much as we did. However, if there's a category we didn't cover or you need help picking out just the right Christmas tech gift, then do drop by our Facebook page and we'll see if we can help out.

What have you bought for your Christmas tech gifts? What would you recommend? Let us know on our Facebook page and share with the other TechNavers out there. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com and Merry Christmas gift buying.


TechNave Gaming: A Pokemon Fan is making a game mod based on Malaysia

Are you a Pokemon fan in Malaysia? If you are, we found interesting news of a Pokemon fan mod game currently in development. Found in Reddit, a Pokemon fan is working on a mod that's based on Malaysia and it honestly looks awesome!!

Going by the name, m0cash, he recently shared some screenshots of his mod built from RPG Maker XP with Pokémon essentials using the game engine from the 4th generation (Diamond and Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver) and the map follows closely to the roadmap of Malaysia. From the screenshots, it appears to have some volcanoes and ice caves which doesn't really exist in Malaysia but the creator said that it is necessary for all kinds of Pokemon to reside, particularly the Ice and Fire-type Pokemon.

In the Reddit thread, he also confirmed that all the Pokemon from the 1st generation to the 5th are in the game, and will hope to add in the ones from the 6th and 7th generation as well. Fans are also thrilled to know that the Pokemon following you behind is in development, as well as Singapore and Brunei in the near future. The starter town will be at Seremban, Kuala Lumpur.

There is also a plan to make it public but that will take a while for the game mod to be completed, as he is still studying and it's only 35% done. However, he promises to work hard and go all out once his semester break starts, particularly on the interior design. You can read more about it on his Reddit thread here.

So what do you think about this game mod? We are looking forward to it and the emulator should be playable on mobile (since it's doable). Stay tuned for cool local tech news at TechNave.com.


TechNave Gaming: A new Nintendo Switch with longer battery life is releasing next month

If you have been thinking of getting a new Nintendo Switch or missed out one during the mid-year sales, you might want to hold on to your horses. According to reports, Nintendo is actually planning to release a new model that has a better battery life up to 9 hours!

9 hours is a lot, isn't it? To see how much improvement is that, the first Switch edition can last between 2.5 - 6.5 hours which is already pretty good. Now reports are claiming that the new edition can last between 4.5 - 9 hours. That's about a 40% increase and the best part about this - Nintendo has no intention to increase the price as well! Also with the recent Nintendo Switch Lite announcement, it can last between 3 - 7 hours.

On top of that, it was also reported that Nintendo will launch the new Switch edition together with a special bundle of the Dragon Quest imprinted on the body on 27 September 2019. As for the rumoured CPU upgrade, it wasn't mentioned in the source but we hope that it would happen.

Are you a Nintendo Switch gamer? Stay tuned for more tech gaming news at TechNave.com.


TechNave Gaming - Apex Legends Mobile could be a possibility in the future, could it be a PUBG Killer?

Apex Legends, the latest battle royale game by Respawn Entertainment which is set in the same universe as Titanfall, is in the talks on developing an iOS and Android version of the game. While it may not happen so soon, they planned to include cross-play while enables the mobile players to go against players from other platforms such as PC or even consoles if they desire to.

Getting into the mobile market could be a tough one, as it is currently dominated by other battle royale games such as Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile, Rules of Survival and more. Respawn assured everyone that once the technical hurdles had been addressed, the possibility of an Apex Legends Mobile would not be too far.

To give a small summary about the game, Apex Legends is a fast paced battle royale shooter which feature characters with unique abilities. Not only that, the game heavily emphasizes on teamwork with up to 3 players per squad instead of the usual 4. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


TechNave Gaming - Apex Legends is coming to smartphones!

Guess our wishes are coming true, Respawn Entertainment’s popular battle royale, Apex Legends will be coming to mobile phones soon. EA Games revealed their plans as part of a conference call which happened on the 7th of May.

No doubt this decision would make the number of players on this game skyrocket more than it already is. As of right now, Apex Legends is the fastest growing battle royale game out in the market with 30% of the player base new to EA products. If you didn’t know, the game currently has a base of 50 million players.

EA confirmed later in the conference call that they plan to bring Apex Legends to China and to mobile devices. Expands on the final bullet point above.

In addition, the company is looking to create more content for the players with a “long term service” in mind which includes new Legends and more. As of right now, the company has not mentioned if the game will be supporting cross-play like on Fortnite or segregated like PUBG. They also have not mentioned what minimum phone specs players would need in order to run the game.

For those wondering if the game will be making it onto the Nintendo Switch, no news or announcements have been made in regards to that yet. However, there is a good chance the game will be ported there as the company did state that they are interested in bringing the game to more consoles and markets.

Apex Legends is pretty game changing when it came to battle royale games, introducing some pretty cool innovations into the genre such as different character classes and abilities, 3 man squads, pinging and more. With PUBG Mobile constantly under attack by hackers and Fortnite a little too unstable to play in the SEA region, Apex Legends would definitely be welcomed with open arms by mobile gamers. Will you play Apex Legends on mobile? For the latest mobile gaming news, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


TechNave Gaming: Call of Duty Mobile pre-registration page is now online for Malaysia

If you remember the news back in April, it was announced that Garena will launch the Call of Duty Mobile for the Southeast Asia region and it's itching closer by the day. Today, the pre-registration page is now live and it's open to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia (for now) with special rewards for the early birds.

According to the pre-registration page, the early birds will get a M16 with Neon Tiger Camo (rental 7 Days), a prize box with a chance of getting permanent in-game item “HS0405 - Red Triangle” or “MSMC - Yellow Triangle”, and redeem permanent reward “MSMC - Red Triangle” by inviting 15 friends to pre-register.

Fans of the Call of Duty franchise can also look forward to many of the fan-favourite game modes such as Team Deathmatch, Search & Destroy and even Zombie mode. The popular Scorestreak system is back as well which gives access to brand new attack methods such as calling drones or launching cruise missiles. On top of that, iconic characters like Ghost, Soap, Captain Price, and Alex Mason, as well as Nuketown and Hijacked maps will be featured.

Will you be playing Call of Duty Mobile? For more updates, you may follow their official Facebook, YouTube and Instagram channel. Stay tuned for more mobile gaming news at TechNave.com.


TechNave Gaming - Call of Duty: Mobile will have a Battle Royale mode soon

As the popularity of Battle Royale modes grow on mobile, it’s not surprising that Activision has hopped on the bandwagon. Similar to the popular Call of Duty 4 on PC, the mobile version of the game, Call of Duty: Mobile has been announced to have a battle royale mode. Call of Duty: Mobile beta has only started a few days ago in some countries and has shown a lot of promise. The Battle Royale mode has been hyped up and for good reason - Call of Duty 4’s Battle Royale mode,  Blackout was a huge hit at release and we may be seeing many features from the PC version of the game ported into mobile.

100 players will be playing in a single battle royale lobby with single, 2-man and 4-man teams currently are being tested out in the beta. Classes will be introduced, each with special abilities and skills, similar to the legends on Apex Legends. Classes in the game are Defender, Mechanic, Scout, Clown, Medic and Ninja. When playing in teams, players able to revive teammates by retrieving dog tags from teammates which means players are not completely out once they’re dead. Also, maps have many territories for players to explore and includes areas from previous COD titles such as Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and more.

How the battle royale loadout in COD: Mobile looks like

Gameplay rules will be similar to COD4’s Blackout mode with players dropping from the sky and going around looking for loot such as weapons, armour and supplies. The last person or team standing wins the game. As of right now, the devs have confirmed that players will have a choice between playing in first or third point of view (POV) but players can only decide which before the match starts and are unable to switch between the two POV during the match.

As of right now, Malaysia is not included in the list of countries participating in the beta so you may have to wait after its release. In Southeast Asia, Call of Duty: Mobile is under the Garena umbrella so let's just hope they can pull some strings and have us participate in the beta. So will you play the COD:Mobile beta? For the latest mobile gaming news, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Apple Watch SE could be launched with Watch Series 6 soon

Supposedly, the affordable Apple Watch would look like the Watch Series 4

While the iPhone fans may have been disappointed that Apple won't be launching the iPhone 12 yet, we'll at least be able to see new wearables soon. But it seems that Apple has more than just the Watch Series 6 up its sleeve, as rumours claim that there will be a cheaper Apple Watch as well.

According to Jon Prosser, a more affordable Apple Watch SE could also be launched on 15 September 2020. It's supposed to have a design similar to the Watch Series 4 and will be available in 44mm and 40mm sizes. Moreover, it's going to be powered by an older Apple M9 chip (paired with the A9 chip), while lacking an ECG sensor and always-on display. As you can tell, these are all cost-cutting measures.

For hardware engineers - it’s not listed as “Apple Watch SE” They’re listed as:- Apple Watch- Apple Watch ProWho knows if those are the final marketing names... seems odd to me.

Of course, Prosser's predictions aren't always accurate. But since he quoted codenames for four variants, which makes it possible that a Watch SE at least exists. Speaking of the variants, they're most likely GPS-only and LTE variants for the two sizes available. Another possibility is that this Apple Watch model is the Apple Watch 6 to contrast the Watch 6 Pro that will have more features.

Mind you, the claims above have yet to be confirmed, so do take it with a grain of salt. Having said that, what do you think is more likely - a Watch SE or standard Watch 6? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


TechNave Gaming: Dead by Daylight will be available on smartphones this year

Behavior Interactive recently released a new trailer hinting that there will be a mobile version Dead by Daylight, that is due to be released sometime this year. Dead by Daylight, is a 4v1 asymmetric survival horror game made by Behavior Interactive. The mechanics of the game involves 4 survivors, who must go around a randomly generated map fixing various amounts of generators in order to power the exit gates and make their escape. The sole objective of the killer is to hunt down the survivors and sacrifice them on designated hooks, that are scattered throughout the map.

Unfortunately, there are no exact Malaysia release dates of the aforementioned game as well as what kind of tech specs is required to run it. If you are keen on joining the beta, you can do so on Behavior Interactive's official website. Are you a Dead by Daylight fan on PC? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


TechNave Gaming: Doom and Doom II is now on Google Play store

In conjunction with Bethesda’s 25th anniversary, they have released official ports of Doom as well as Doom II on the Google Play Store going for USD4.99 (~RM20.58) per title. These ports will include all expansions as well as additional content that was developed, as well as twenty community-created Master Levels.

Not only that, but Doom II features multiplayer and co-op so that you can enjoy killing hellish monsters or even your own friends. In Doom, the player roleplays as a lone unnamed marine who has to fight for his survival while stuck on a moon base.

If you are interested in getting Doom and Doom II, head over to Google’s Play Store. Would you be interested in getting these games? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


TechNave Gaming: Dota Underlords is available on Steam, iOS and Android now

It's happening, gamers. Dota Underlords, a spin-off of the massively popular DotA series, is now downloadable and free on Steam (Windows / Mac / Linux), iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play Store & APK) right now. The game is currently in beta so don't expect a perfect game, as there are bound to be bugs. But anyway, let's see what are the game mechanics!

Looking at its official website, underlords.com, the gameplay mechanics won't be the same as what it is on the PC platform. If you're familiar with it, the map is an Auto Chess game (one of the mods in Dota 2) where you pick different heroes in a chess-like setting. In a way, it's a game that requires a lot of strategies to mix and match heroes for bonus add-ons or get multiple copies of the same hero to level up.

Like most PvP focused games, Underlords has Ranked Matchmaking, Tournaments and Match Replay. Choosing your Underlord, Battlepass and Seasonal Rotation (for certain heroes, items and traits) are in the plans as well, and furthermore, you can even crossplay it between your PC and mobile phone!

For more information, you may visit the official website to check it out. GLHF!


TechNave Gaming - Final Fantasy VIII will be remastered for PS4, Switch, Xbox One and PC

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy Twitter account has recently tweeted that Final Fantasy VIII will be remastered and released onto several platforms such as the PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One as well as PC via Steam. The remastered version of the game will feature enhanced graphics, effects, and HD Textures.

As of now, the game is expected to be available to all the platforms previously mentioned starting from 3 September 2019. That being said, it is kind of weird that the pre-order page on their website only lists countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. There is no official statement on the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the game for now.

#FinalFantasy VIII returns as FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered featuring new graphical enhancements and a whole host of options to customize your gameplay experience! Coming to #PS4, #NintendoSwitch, #Xbox One, and #Steam on September 3.Pre-order today! https://t.co/6MID8Dft6Z pic.twitter.com/aUwu6QgKdB

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Final Fantasy VIII remastered? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


TechNave Gaming - Football Manager might be faster on Google Stadia

According to Google, Football Manager will be able to play faster on Stadia compared to those playing on local hardware. We’ve already heard that Stadia is able to run graphic intense games with high fps even on low end hardware but hearing it able to run a game better than high end local hardware? That’s pretty cool.

Sports Interactive Director Miles Jacobson mentions that the game on Stadia utilizes, “technology that is only available on that platform, utilizing the power of the cloud and Google's data centres to ensure that more matches can be processed in parallel utilizing spare bandwidth across the whole system. This means you can have more leagues loaded into your save, or just go for a faster experience by keeping the amount of leagues the same, but having the matches process quicker than you can on any other platform."

This may just be the first game to claim that it runs better on a cloud based system than local hardware. Likely this is due to the fact that the game comes with behind-the-scenes simulations which only allows them to process as fast as the hardware allows them to. With Stadia, local end hardware limitations would no longer be an issue.

If these claims are true, designing games that takes advantage of Stadia’s cloud distributed CPU system may become a thing instead of just designing games with better graphics (think of the limitless amount of simulation games that could be possible!). Google Stadia is due to launch in 14 countries this November (but not in Malaysia). What do you think? Keep up with the latest gaming news on TechNave.com!