Images of long-awaited Bose QuietComfort 45 leaked via FCC listing

When it comes to noise-cancelling headphones, other than Sony, Bose is another brand that has been praised for satisfying the need with its QuietComfort line. The last time that the company launched a QuietComfort headphone was four years ago with the QuietComfort 35 II. Now, it's reported that the product line might be making a comeback soon with a successor.

It appears that Bose has filed the product, presumably called QuietComfort 45, with FCC and some images were leaked. From the images, we can tell that the headphones might not be getting a makeover. However, the source mentions that it would be a good idea as the design of QuietComfort 35 doesn't need fixing.

Not long ago, Bose had launched the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 but it's something that focuses more on the premium segment. Therefore, introducing the QuietComfort 45 can keep parts of its customers by offering the latest upgrades to its more affordable noise-cancelling headphones. One of the upgrades is suggested to be a Type C charging port as the current QuietComfort 35 II still uses a micro USB port.

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


Images of new Apple AirPods leaked, sports minor design changes

Last month, there was a rumour claiming that Apple could launch a new AirPods Pro model in April. But it looks likes that may not be the only model that will be available. Sources suggest that a new model of the regular AirPods could also launch.

Renders of the new model were revealed on Weibo by 52audio.com. As you can see, this new model looks similar to last year's AirPods Pro. It sports a larger body and an in-ear design with silicone ear tips, which should improve sound isolation. Allegedly, the ear tips will also be detachable. That can be handy, especially for those who don't like sticking things into their ear canals.

It allegedly comes with detachable ear tips

Of course, the design isn't the only thing that will be different. According to the source, the new AirPods will also feature improved hardware. It's suggested that Apple will use the new Apple H2 audio chip. This new chip is expected to deliver better battery performance, active noise cancelling, and potentially reduce the size of the AirPods.

Mind you, some of the details are just speculations, so do take them with a grain of salt. Having said that, what improvements would you like to see from the new generation AirPods? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Images of the OPPO Watch which has a square design has been leaked

Recently, a bunch of leaked images regarding the OPPO Watch has surfaced on ithome, which showcases not only the shape but also the overall button layout of the smartwatch. It seems that the aforementioned product by OPPO could come with a curved display, and it will most likely be released alongside the OPPO Find X2.

In terms of the button layout, the OPPO Watch will come with two buttons towards the right side of the watch face and it will not feature a crown. With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt due to the fact that OPPO has yet to provide any official statement in regards to the leaked images.

Not only that, there is also no known info about the Malaysia release date, full tech spec, as well as local pricing of the OPPO Watch for now. Would you be interested in getting the watch 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.


Images of vivo's V1 chips leaked, could debut with X70 series next month

vivo's very first self-developed image sensor dubbed V1 might soon debut together with the upcoming X70 series. Today, images of the V1 chips have surfaced, revealing that they are already in mass production. Therefore, if nothing goes wrong, we could see the chip presented with the latest flagship vivo smartphone next month.

According to the source, the V1 is likely to be featured on the X70 Pro+, along with a micro-panel camera solution. Previous rumours suggested that the X70 Pro will house a quad-camera setup, and the main camera could feature a 1/1.28-inch outsole sensor. Therefore, we can expect the Pro+ variant to be similar but using better sensors.

The upcoming X70 series could sport a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a single punch-hole, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will reportedly pack the Dimensity 1200 chipset under the hood. For the camera feature, it could also arrive with a 5-axis image stabilization.

Are you excited about seeing the vivo X70 series? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone updates.


ASUS Republic of Gamers to sponsor League of Legends 2017 Rift Rivals tournament

Today, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced that they will be the official hardware sponsors for the upcoming League of Legends (LoL) 2017 Rift Rivals tournament. The eSports event wll be held in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 6-9 July 2017 comprising of regional teams from LoL Champions Korea (LCK), LoL Pro League (LPL) and LoL Master Series (LMS) divisions against one another.  This includes ROG-sponsored teams SK Telecom T1, ahq e-Sports Club and J Team.

During the tournament, ROG will showcase a variety of the latest gaming products, including ROG Zephyrus, the world’s slimmest gaming laptop; ROG Strix Hero Edition, a gaming laptop built especially for Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) gaming; and ROG PG248Q, a competition-grade gaming monitor designed especially for esports.

In addition to the latest ROG gaming products, 90 gaming PCs created by local system builders as part of the Powered by ASUS (PBA) program will be on display and used by competitors during the Rift Rivals tournament. The PBA gaming PCs used in the tournament feature the ASUS Prime Z270-AR motherboard and ASUS Dual Series GeForce GTX 1070 OC edition graphics card.

For more information about the LoL Rift Rivals 2017 tournament, visit here to check it out and stay tuned for more ROG news at TechNave.com.


Images, tech specs, and features of the OPPO Reno6 Z spotted

It seems that a bunch of images, tech specs, and features regarding the OPPO Reno6 Z might have been leaked giving us a better idea of what to expect with it officially launched on 21 July 2021. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, we can expect the device to be available locally by the end of the month.

In terms of the tech specs, it seems that the phone will most likely come equipped with the MediaTek 800U chipset, 6.43-inch AMOLED display, 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, and it will have a 4310mAh battery that supports up to 30W VOOC flash charging. Other than that, it will also come with the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is great for those who still prefer using wired earphones.

Other than that, it will feature a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 32MP selfie camera. With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OPPO has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

What are your thoughts on the OPPO Reno6 Z so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Import no more, Apple's AirPods Pro is now available in Malaysia for RM1099

Remember when Apple announced that the AirPods Pro would be coming to Malaysia? Well, it's officially here! You can now have your very own pair of Active Noise Cancelling capable wireless earbuds for a price of RM1099.

To purchase one, you can head over to its product page on the Apple Malaysia store. You will also be able to get your name, initials and phone number engraved on the charging case for free. Those of you who buy a pair will get to enjoy earbuds with exceptional audio quality with low audio latency, courtesy of Apple's H1 audio chip inside. You will also be able to enjoy features like Audio Sharing, which shares your audio stream to another pair of AirPods. Other noteworthy tech specs include up to 5 hours of battery life, the Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and the IPX4 sweat and water resistance.

As a reminder before you hit that 'Add to Bag' button, to use the AirPods Pro you will need an Apple device with the latest iOS 13.2 version like the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max. It will also work with an iPad with iPadOS 13.2, iWatch with watchOS 13.2, Apple TV with tvOS 13.2, or a Mac computer with macOS Catalina 10.15.

Let us know on Facebook whether you are planning to buy one. Also, remember to stay up to date with other tech news on TechNave.com.


Impossible Project reinvented the Polaroid instant camera & introduce their I-1 camera

Introducing I-1 a brand new design of the old analog instant camera, redesigned by the team at Impossible Project. Just like the instant camera by Polaroid, the I-1 will use its own Impossible type 600 film based on the discontinued Polaroid 600 film, that is also supported on the I-1. The film will be used to print out the captured photos from within the camera itself. This new instant camera I-1 comes with a price tag of $300 (RM1161) and is set to release on 10 May 2016. As for now, no Malaysia release dates just yet.

Although the I-1 has a simple looking design, it does come with a lot of features. From the outside, it looks like an old instant camera redesigned to meet the standards of today, but in reality, it can be used with a companion app on iOS and be connected via Bluetooth. That way you will have manual control of features like aperture, shutter speed, and flash. Within the app also, there is an option to use their creative tools where you can further unveil the camera capabilities by using double exposures and long exposures to fulfill your creativity needs.

The fancy looking ring flash at the front allows you to automatically adjust the I-1 to the ambient light and the focus distance. It can also be set to be triggered remotely as well thus making it easier to take portrait photos too. More detailed specifications and features of this camera will be released in the upcoming weeks by the Impossible Project team. You can subscribe to their newsletter at their website to receive the latest news about their products. Check out the sample photos below taken using the I-1.


Improve your productivity with the Huawei Business Elite Package from RM8.97 per day

As time passes by, our working practices have changed as businesses continue to adopt new technologies making us more productive. If you want to bring it up to the next level, you can take a look at the Huawei Business Elite Package which includes the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, Matebook 13 series, Watch GT 2, and Freebuds 3.

As part of the Huawei Smart Life Package which you can customize with different devices, the 12-month instalment plan is only RM25.69 per day. How will these products contribute to your productivity? Let's find out.

Usable as a business phone, the Mate 30 Pro's 88 ° curved edge Horizon display has a side touch interaction that allows you to do more. This includes adjusting the volume without any physical buttons, take a selfie or even enjoy a short office break playing a mobile game with your colleagues and win with those 'left' and 'right' extra buttons (please don't tell your boss this).

Besides that, it also has an AI Gesture Control that allows you to do commands like unlocking, slide-changing, and screenshots without touching the display. To add on, the Mate 30 Pro also has an AI Private View mode that can hide your messages privately, as well as AI Auto Rotate that can analyse the orientation of your eyes to lock the rotation of the screen.

In terms of photography, the Mate 30 Pro is equipped with a powerful quad rear camera - a 40MP SuperSensing camera + 40MP Cine camera + 8MP telephoto camera + Depth Sensing camera. Let's also not forget about Huawei's 40W SuperCharge feature for the 4500mAh battery pack, alongside the 27W wireless charging which is convenient to charge up your phone anytime.

Then for the Matebook 13 series, it can sync and project your work easily from any Huawei phone with EMUI 9.1 OS via the One Touch tap. To go into more detail, it lets you quickly send up to 500 photos a minute to your laptop just by simply tapping your Mate 30 Pro onto a pre-determined spot beside the trackpad.

You can also take advantage of the Multi-Device Collaboration feature to help increase efficiency and productivity. The user can interact with both the smartphone and the laptop at the same time via mirroring. This is quite useful since you don’t need to bring out your smartphone whenever you need to reply to a message, as everything can be done via the laptop itself.

In addition, the Watch GT2 also can assist your busy workload schedule by reminding you of your daily tasks and meetings. Then when it's time to go exercise, you will have access to 15 different kinds of sport modes and this includes a few gym modes and even swimming, as well as monitoring your heart rate, pressure monitoring and motion record page.

It doesn't matter if you're walking, running or hiking if you have an incoming call, as long as it's connected to the phone - you will be able to talk (or play songs) on the wearable via Bluetooth. That way, you don't have to worry about missing out an emergency call from your office, friends and family!

Finally, the Freebuds 3 have ANC (active noise cancellation) and thanks to its unique intelligent noise reduction, it allows you to get immersed in the songs and have a better calling experience. With a simple and comfortable design made for long hours, the Freebuds 3 features a new generation of Bluetooth channel selection algorithm connectivity that can identify bands that are subject to WiFi interference.

All is made possible with the new Mate 30 Series to compliment your productivity in the workplace. Depending on your lifestyle, there are other Huawei Smart Life package deals which can be purchased separately and each has a different instalment plan + 0% interest made easy for Malaysians to own any Huawei products.

So what are you waiting for? Make the most out of the Huawei Smart Life devices for a true Huawei ecosystem experience! For more information, you can visit the page here to check them out. Stay tuned for more Huawei promotions at TechNave.com.


In celebration of the upcoming Raya festivities, here is a list of videos celebrating Raya in 2019

With the month of Ramadan coming to an end, numerous big companies such as Malaysia Airlines, Lazada, Shopee and more have produced and uploaded various Raya themed videos onto Youtube for the year of 2019.

You can watch all the youtube videos below and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


In collaboration with SimplySiti, Vivo has unveiled the Vivo V15 Blossom Pink colour

Earlier today, Vivo Malaysia in collaboration with Dato Siti Nurhaliza has announced that there will be a new Blossom Pink colour scheme for the Vivo V15 starting from the price of RM1299. For purchase of the Vivo V15 Blossom Pink, customers will be entitled to an exclusive pink humidifier as well.

But that’s not all, the first 1000 customers who purchased the aforementioned smartphone at any Vivo concept store will be rewarded with an RM50 SimplySiti voucher which can be used for any SimplySiti products. Also, there is a contest going on with up to RM100000 up for grabs! For more information, simply head over to Vivo’s official Facebook page.

As for the tech specs, the Vivo V15 is equipped with the Mediatek Helio P70 chipset, 6GB RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 12MP + 8MP + 5MP rear camera, 32MP front-facing pop-up camera, 6.53-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


In conjunction with Avengers: End Game, OPPO releases the Marvel's Avengers Limited Edition OPPO F11 Pro

Not long now till the Avengers: End Game will be out and we finally know the fates of our beloved superheroes. To celebrate this movie hitting cinemas, OPPO has created Marvel’s Limited Edition OPPO F11 Pro!

The device comes with a super cool avengers logo on the back, showing off the Avengers aesthetics along with a pretty awesome Avengers wallpaper for the device. The OPPO F11 Pro features a pop camera with a 16MP sensor and the VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. Tech specs for this device is pretty impressive as well with 6GB RAM + 64GB internal storage, MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, 4000mAh battery and more.

What makes this device shine is definitely the camera with the 48MP main sensor. Not a lot of other information has been released in regards to this limited edition version of the OPPO F11 Pro yet but stay tuned to TechNave.com for more info. Would you grab this smartphone for yourself?


In-display fingerprint sensor on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series is 17x bigger than the Galaxy S20 series?

Based on a video interview with Ross Young, Samsung could be adopting Qualcomm’s new 3D Sonic Max ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor for their upcoming Galaxy Note 20 series smartphones which is due to be unveiled this year. The aforementioned sensor is roughly 17 times bigger than the existing sensor found on the Samsung Galaxy S10, S20, and Note 10 series which makes it easier for the user to scan and unlock their smartphone.

With an in-display fingerprint sensor that size, it could be possible for the user to scan up to two fingerprints at once, making it much more secure compared to scanning only one fingerprint. Do take this information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the leaked info.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Samsung adopting a newer and better in-display fingerprint sensor for their Samsung Note 20 series smartphones? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


In-display selfie camera might finally arrive with Qualcomm SD875 chipset

At the end of this year, we will be getting the next flagship chipset from Qualcomm. Apart from being excited about the chipset, there is also something else that would excite you even more and it's a smartphone feature that we've been waiting for quite some time. It is rumoured that smartphones that pack both Snapdragon 875 chipset and in-display front-facing camera are already in the works.

In December, Qualcomm is expected to reveal the Snapdragon 875 chipset that offers Arm’s new Cortex-X1 CPU core/cores and the new Cortex-A78 CPU cores. Therefore, it is not surprising that smartphones with Snapdragon 875 are already in the works. However, Digital Chat Station from Weibo has mentioned that not only Snapdragon 875 is the star, the smartphones will also come with the mysterious in-display front-facing camera.

Before this, we've seen a lot of news saying that the in-display front-facing camera is actually hard to be achieved. OPPO and Xiaomi both had displayed their prototypes earlier with the technology, but they weren't as good as we expected. Other than that, we've also received a statement from Redmi general manager Lu Weibing saying that the high-resolution screens that are currently used by smartphones are making the challenge even tougher, as it will result in only a small amount of light being able to reach the camera sensor. True or not, let's have hopes that in-display front-facing cameras will eventually come to give us screens without any notches or cutouts!

Let us know what you think about this exciting rumour on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone rumours.


In-display selfie camera will not be present on the Huawei Mate 40 after all

Based on a statement by a user on weibo, it seems that the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series might not come equipped with an in-display selfie camera after all. With that said, there is no news on which smartphone will be the first to be the first commercially available smartphone to have the aforementioned camera.

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

What are your thoughts on the device in question not coming with an in-display selfie camera? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS Republic of Gamers unveils multiple new gaming products before Computex 2018

Before Computex 2018 kicks off, ASUS Republic of Gamers quickly hosted their gaming products including the exciting gaming products such as the their very first gaming ROG Phone, new gaming ROG Strix SCAR II and ROG Strix Hero II laptops, world's first tri-band 802.11ax router ROG Rapture GT-AX11000, ROG Ryujin and ROG Ryuo CPU coolers, a ROG Thor 1200W Platinum power supply, as well as a new ROG Delta gaming headset and others.

Under the theme "For Those Who Dare", ASUS Chairman, Jonney Shih, shared his enthusiasm with the expansion of the ROG product line saying,

“Today is a celebration of those who dare to be different. Twelve years ago, ROG was founded out of our desire to create a full lineup of ultimate gear designed for gaming victory. Now, through the dedication of ROG engineers, designers, professional gamers and enthusiasts around the world, we have achieved these goals and distilled them into the essence of ROG. We will carry this spirit forward as we strive to create the next generation of gaming innovations.”

We have already talked about the ROG Phone and the new ROG Strix SCAR II and Strix Hero II laptops, so if you want to read more about those you can check out our coverage about the company's first gaming mobile phone, or the new Strix successors over here. As for the rest of the new ROG products, here's a breakdown of what they are capable of.

First, the ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 is the world's first tri-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi router that delivers networking speeds that gamers have only dreamed about until now. How fast exactly? Well, up to 11,000Mbps! Then they also introduce their first CPU coolers, ROG Ryujin and ROG Ryuo that comes embedded with a 1.77-inch LiveDash colour OLED display for displaying real-time system stats and personalized GIFs. On the other hand, there's a ROG Thor 1200W Platinum which, you guessed it, supplies a 1200 watt power with an IP5X-certified 14mm wing-blade fan and Aura Sync.

New CPU coolers for both high and lower end PCs

For producing 1200W, it's called Thor for a reason haha

Gaming peripherals weren't forgotten, of course. For starters, ROG Delta is the latest ROG gaming headset (with circular-rainbow RGB lighting effects) and features a Hi-Fi-grade ESS quad-DAC for extremely clear gaming audio, thanks to the ASUS Essence drivers with audio signal diversion technology design to further improve sound quality. It uses USB-C connectivity which is ideal for mobile gaming which makes it the perfect match for ROG Phone.

A new RGB gaming mouse pad called ROG Balteus Qi was introduced and it has a hard surface optimized for precise tracking and Qi wireless charging. ROG Gladius II wireless gaming mouse with dual wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz and Bluetooth also showed up, and finally, ROG Strix Chassis with an aluminium and smoked-glass design to support for addressable AURA Sync lighting technology.

So which one of the products is your favourite today? Stay tuned for more ROG news at TechNave.com.


In true #forthebrave fashion, honor blows up their honor 5X with 1000 fireworks

The popular yet affordable honor 5X is making waves by offering premium features like an all metal body and figerprint sensor for below RM1000. In true honor fashion, the folks at honor India blew up the honor 5X with fireworks. Just for your information, this isn't the first time honor have done this as they've shot their devices with a rifle and used actual explosives to show just how tough and durable their honor smartphones really are. Check out the honor 5X fireworks video for yourself below:


Inaugural RazerCon will be held on 10 October 2020

A lot of brands host their own events, as it gives them more control over things like the schedule and event scale. What we didn't quite expect is for Razer to announce an event called RazerCon, where it will showcase some upcoming games and Razer products.

RazerCon will take place on 10 October 2020 and is an event that will be streamed online. The company has confirmed that you'll be able to watch the event via Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube. Razer CEO Tan Min-Liang will have a keynote in a mixed reality setup, with the Singapore skyline as the backline. There's an event schedule available so you can refer to that.

There will be activities where you get to win Razer products

On the topic of activities, the two major ones we want to point out would be the Grand Raffle and Battlestation contest. You can participate in both and stand a chance to win a variety of Razer products. Besides activities, a variety of new products will also be revealed. For more details on RazerCon, do check out the website.

So, any Razer fans who are looking forward to this event? Let us know which activity you're most excited for in the comments below and please stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates on this news.


Increase your internet speed with the new 1.1.1.1 DNS

Sick of having slow internet speed during your free time? Well, here's some good news for you. You don't need to get a new modem for fast internet speed, Cloudflare is offering you its own consumer DNS service today that will speed up your iOS, Android and your desktop's internet connection to the max and keep it privatised as well. So how do you set it up?

Thankfully, the setup isn't so technical as we thought. There's an online guide at their website here that says even if you're not a techie, it only takes 2 minutes without any special software. Here it goes.

Step 1 (forgive us for having a fast movement, we can't have a longer frame due to GIF size limitations)

In case you're wondering how fast is the internet speed, they also put a comparison chart in their website. According to the chart, Cloudflare's DNS achieved a response time of 14ms, followed by OpenDNS (20ms) and Google's DNS (34ms). With this, Cloudflare hopes to see more internet browsers and operating systems to use this protocol, as their HTTPS support covers both DNS-over-TLS and DNS-over-HTTPS.

Lastly, Cloudflare is promising and prioritising your privacy as DNS is often slow and insecure. How else Google knows what you want by bombarding you with ads online? Simple, they can see your ISP and every site and app you use gives them information, even if the content is encrypted. So with this, Cloudflare's DNS service will wipe out all logs of DNS queries after 24 hours.

To find out more information about 1.1.1.1 DNS, you may head over to the official website and learn more. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


Incredible Grabcar offer for RM1 with your credit/debit card!

Are you a Grabcar user or considering one? Well, you're in luck today, Grabcar is offering super low-rated fare rides from Mont Kiara to Publika, TTDI to the Curve, and Suria KLCC to Pavilion for only RM1! That's right, this promotion is open to all Grab users in Klang Valley and Johor Bahru which entitles you to unlimited rides within 5KM distance!

Take note that there's no promo code needed for this, as Grab users only need to pay using their credit/debit from 7-13 April 2016. To get yourself started, just follow the steps below:-

If your app is displaying an estimated fare of RM7, the correct amount will be adjusted accordingly (RM6 deduction, so RM1 in the end) as long as your ride is within 5KM and your booking was made with your credit/debit card. But for trips exceeding RM7 and you're still within 5KM distance, the RM6 discount still applies.

For more information on the promo, you can read more at Grabcar's QnA page about the promo.


Independent test may have cast doubts on durability of the foldable Motorola Razr

In this new era of foldable devices, the inevitable question that arises is: How durable are the hinges? This is an important factor for such devices because they will probably be folded and unfolded many times in a day. But a recent independent test may suggest that the new Motorola Razr may not be all that durable, at least not as much as customers would like.

In a new test conducted by CNET, the folding durability of the Motorola Razr was put through its paces. However, the FoldBot machine - created to test how many times the Samsung Galaxy Fold can fold - used in this test was probably unoptimised. Even at the early stages of the test, it had trouble folding the device all the way. Later on, the device started to have a stronger resistance to folding, which suggest that there may be an issue with the hinges or folding mechanism. Eventually, the test was terminated at 27000 folds.

Does this mean that the new Motorola Razr's folding durability is bad? Not exactly. The FoldBot could have been the cause behind the folding mechanism going stiff. Motorola has come out to assure people that the company is confident with the durability of the device and we doubt a company like Motorola would sell a defective product. Doing so would only hurt the company's reputation.

Regardless, we believe that CNET's test shows that there's a chance the folding mechanism could become stiff over time, something that Motorola should look into. But what do you think about this, are you planning to buy this and would be concerned about this issue? Let us know on our Facebook page and follow us on TechNave.com for more updates.


India blocks imported goods that are built in China including the Apple iPhone 12 series

According to a report from Reuters, India is hindering a bunch of imported goods that are built in China from a few tech companies. With that said, products including Apple's iPhone 12 series and wearables from Xiaomi and OPPO are blocked by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) from entering the country since August.

It is reported that the paperwork has taken almost up to two months to complete, as BIS typically processes imports within just 15 days. The delay has caused a headache to the retailers with the holiday season approaching as that's the time people are more likely to spend their money on these products. Earlier this year, a border clash has also happened in the country due to traders and Hindi nationalist groups are calling for boycotting imported goods from China. We wonder if this has anything to do with that.

It looks like this is a year that India started to focus heavily on self-reliance and local production in the technology industry. Followed by banning a bunch of apps, the country announced that they are planning to launch a local app store to rival Apple's App Store and Google Play Store. From the current situation, it looks like they have started to shift their focus to the physical tech products as well.

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


India could adopt the same USB-C policy as the European Union

It is reported that India might soon follow the footsteps of Europe by imposing a new policy that requires all the electronic products sold in the country to switch to USB-C. The government has called a meeting for all industry stakeholders, which is getting held on 17 August.

The report mentions that the meeting would focus on a discussion to remove the use of different chargers. Its primary intention is to reduce the burden on consumers and prevent unnecessary electronic waste. This change by the Indian government would be similar to the standards adopted by the European Union.

Most Android smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi, realme, Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, and more have switched to USB-C as the standard charging method. However, Apple still sticks to its Lightning port for many of its products. If India also passed the policy, would the California-based tech giant surrender and move to USB-C as well?

What do you think about the news? Leave a comment to share your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


India follows EU’s footsteps, makes USB-C charging mandatory for smartphones starting from March 2025

Previously, we reported on European Union (EU) passing a law which makes USB-C mandatory for the charging of devices, a rule that even Apple said it has “no choice but to comply”.  Well, a similar law has also been passed in India and smartphone manufacturers have been told that they have a deadline of March 2025 to comply with the new requirement.

Called the “common charger directive”, device manufacturers in India have to ensure that they follow a common USB Type-C wired charging standard. As reported by the Economic Times, laptop makers are given more time, until 2026 to comply in India.

The Secretary of the Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Rohit Kumar Singh said that the law was introduced because there is a global supply chain at play when it comes to chargers. Hence, the country intends to align itself with the global timeline.

Moreover, Singh stressed that the objective is to reduce the number of chargers per household and minimise the amount of e-waste. Besides that, the Indian government has also formed a sub-group to examine the feasibility of uniform charging ports for wearables.

So, what do you guys think of the USB-C law being implemented in India? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


India is working on building the world's biggest facial recognition system

With a population of about 1.37 billion people, it is no surprise that India is looking to build the largest facial recognition system in the world. The government hopes that with this technology, they would be able to find missing people, stop child trafficking, crimes and more.

The unnamed project works by matching images from the CCTV cameras around India against a database of their own with images made up of criminal mugshots, passport photos as well as photos collected from agencies. In addition, images from newspapers, magazines, images sent in from the public as well as sketches from artists are also thrown into the mix. If there is a match with photos, an alert is generated. Besides that, the authority will also be equipped with hand-held mobile devices that enables them to capture photos when they are out in public and quickly cross-check the person in the system.

It is likely that the company coming into India to oversee the project will be foreign as the requirements to participate in the project includes completing at least 3 facial recognition projects globally, something most Indian companies have not accomplished. However, the company must also have a local partner. As of right now, IBM, HP and ACN have shown interest in the project.

According to sources, the project must be completed within 8 months after signing the contract, raising some issues and limitations. It is likely not possible for a facial recognition that large to be completed in a short amount of time. A more likely timeframe would be around 12 - 18 months.

However, the centralized platform is already pretty much done as it is constantly updated by law enforcement agencies of each state in India. All the companies have to do now is link up the database to the CCTVs with facial recognition technology. The biggest obstacle is having those CCTVs installed. As of right now, New Delhi only has 10 CCTVs per 1000 people, and the number is much lower in rural areas which make up 66% of the country’s population. This is about to change as New Delhi is expecting 330000 new CCTVs soon. Hyderabad and New Delhi airports are also already using facial recognition.

Despite that, there is a growing worry that the facial recognition system can be used as a tool of social policing as India does not have a data protection law. India’s biometric database, Aadhar, currently holds 1.2 billion Indian citizens’ personal data. If linked up to the facial recognition system, this would allow India to set up a permanent surveillance state.

Malaysia currently is also working on utilizing a facial recognition system to track down criminals. The first state to use this is Penang. It is not as vast as the facial recognition system India wishes to build, but it is a start. Would you be okay if Malaysia were to introduce a facial recognition system? Keep up with the latest tech news on TechNave.com!


India may manufacture half of all iPhones by 2027 as Apple moves production away from China

Previously, we reported that Apple has moved a portion of its manufacturing for the iPhone 14 series to India as part of its effort to move production away from China. Now, a new report suggests that the tech giant is further investing in India, as half of all iPhones are expected to be manufactured in the country by 2027.

As reported by the South China Morning Post, while India is currently only manufacturing less than 5 per cent of iPhones in the world, it is forecasted that the country would assemble 25 per cent of total iPhones worldwide by 2025. Moreover, according to Luke Lin, an analyst at the research unit of Taiwan’s DigiTimes newspaper, India will manufacture one in two of the world’s iPhones in 2027.

While China is still Apple’s main manufacturing hub, recent Covid-19-related disruptions in the assembly line and rocky US-China ties have made the tech giant move production away from the country. Speaking of which, Vietnam is also benefitting from this move by Apple.

In fact, Chinese suppliers are already feeling the effects of Apple’s plans to shift manufacturing out of the country. For example, Goertek, which has been making acoustic parts for Apple’s AirPods earbuds and other devices in eastern China’s Shandong province for two years, has reportedly slashed its 2022 earnings estimate by 60 per cent.

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


ASUS Reveals MeMo Pad FHD 10 ~ 10-inch Intel-powered Tablet

Intel seems to be finding its way into more and more devices as ASUS has also revealed it's MeMo Pad FHD 10 tablet which is powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core Intel processor. Sporting a 10.1 inch screen other tech specs for the MeMo Pad FHD 10 include:

Coming in Royal Blue, Silk White and Vivid Pink, the ASUS MeMo Pad FHD 10 is estimated to arrive in September and seems to be the go-between device from the normal 7-inch to 8-inch entry-level tablets to the really high-end 2K display tablets like ASUS own Transformer Pad Infinity. It seems strange to call a device that can handle full HD 1080p like that, but that's how it feels when seeing the new range of 2K display tablets out there. No details on pricing just yet, but this is likely to come much later.


India might be the first to get the realme Narzo 20 series on 21 September 2020

Based on a statement by techradar, it seems that the realme Narzo 20 series is expected to be unveiled in India on 21 September 2020. While there’s not much known in regards to the exact tech specs of the aforementioned smartphone, we do know that there will be 3 variants including the Narzo 20A, Narzo 20, as well as the Narzo 20 Pro.

Other than that, the only thing we do know now is that it will have a “best-in-class” gaming chipset and a quad-camera setup. 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, exact tech specs, and local pricing for now. Would you be interested in getting the Narzo 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.


India plans to ban budget Chinese-made smartphones from being sold in the country

India is reportedly seeking to restrict Chinese smartphone manufacturers from selling affordable devices in the country in a bid to support its faltering domestic industry. This proposal would ban smartphones cheaper than Rs12,000 or ~RM672 and would definitely affect Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, realme and more that dominate the segment in the country.

As reported by Bloomberg, the move is aimed at pushing Chinese tech giants out of the affordable segment in India, the world’s second biggest mobile market. Furthermore, it is also allegedly due to mounting concern about the Chinese brands undercutting local Indian manufacturers.

Besides that, the move also has something to do with the recent China-India skirmishes and rising tensions between the two nations. Nevertheless, if the legal plan was to be implemented, Chinese-made smartphones priced above Rs12,000 are still allowed to be sold.

Xiaomi would stand to lose the most from this move, as it has increasingly relied on India to drive growth. This is especially so in the past couple of years as the Chinese home market endured a series of Covid-19 lockdowns which crippled consumption.

Based on market tracker Counterpoint, smartphones under Rs12,000 contributed a third of India’s sales volume for the second quarter of 2022. Hence, India is looking to help its own local smartphone manufacturers by having less competition in the segment.

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


India to launch an app store to rival Google and Apple after banning many apps

Earlier, it was reported that the Government of India has banned 118 apps from China due to security reasons. Among the apps, there are some popular ones like WeChat, PUBG Mobile, Alipay, Taobao, Arena of Valor, and many more. Now, it looks like the government wants to gain more control over the app usage of the users. With that said, the country is planning to launch an app store to rival Apple's App Store and Google Play Store.

According to the local news agencies, the current government is seeking ways to improve its Mobile Seva App Store. They are also considering making the said app store mandatory for Android smartphones to come with it pre-installed. It is said that doing so can ensure app neutrality, fairness, and openness, and also gives opportunities to indigenous brands and startups in the country.

At the moment, several major online platforms have come together to support the government's plan. They have held a meeting last week to discuss how to establish a large scale platform that hosts local apps to break the monopoly in the current market. “Android has a 97% market share in India. So, we should intervene and handhold Indian startups," the Indian government said.

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


Indonesia e-commerce logistics company, BukaGlobal enters Malaysia

From left to right: Mrs Wanna, Representative from Pelapak Indonesia, Rifah Ariny, Trade Attache Embassy of the Republic Indonesia to Malaysia, Krishna K.U. Hannan Deputy Chief of Mission / Minister Embassy of the Republic Indonesia to Malaysia,  Fajrin Rasyid, Co-Founder and President Bukalapak, Harry Rusmana Irawan, Economic Counsellor Embassy of the Republic Indonesia to Malaysia, a representative from PPI Indonesia at the BukaGlobal Launch in Kuala Lumpur

Just over the weekend, an e-commerce platform from Indonesia - BukaGlobal has just made its entry into the Malaysia market. Similarly to other e-commerce logistic businesses like DHL and Poslaju, this marks as BukaGlobal's first international appearance as part of its global expansion, which includes Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Brunei.

During the press launch, Krishna K.U. Hannan, Deputy Chief of Mission/ Minister Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia to Malaysia was happy to support the launch of BukaGlobal as they "believe that this initiative will strengthen the bilateral economic ties between Indonesia and Malaysia. This initiative will also increase the role and contribution of SMEs, as an engine of economic growth, in our efforts to boost bilateral trade relations”.

From left to right: Rifah Ariny, Trade Attache Embassy of the Republic Indonesia to Malaysia, Fajrin Rasyid, Co-Founder and President Bukalapak, and Harry Rusmana Irawan, Economic Counsellor Embassy of the Republic Indonesia to Malaysia during the sharing session of BukaGlobal

To further add support, Fajrin Rasyid, Co-Founder and President Bukalapak said, BukaGlobal was designed to address logistics challenges in the region, such as high cost in postal and courier delivery. On top of that, their goal is to break down barriers "that hinder young and small entrepreneurs from competing on a global playing field, primarily on access, infrastructure, and connectivity”.

Bukalapak has been around for 9 years already in Indonesia with a market value over USB 1 million. Consumers in Malaysia can now begin ordering products that are 0.5kgs onwards and with a delivery time of approximately 6-11 days depending on the destination. For the Malaysia market, BukaGlobal’s services are covered throughout the Peninsular, Sabah, and Sarawak.

Their website will be up soon in Malaysia, so we will be keeping an eye on out this. Stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


Indonesians living in Malaysia can now enjoy the new TuneTalk Bisa Pak plan

TuneTalk recently made the news for Indonesians that are staying in Malaysia with the launch of their TuneTalk Bisa Pak starter pack. With just a minimum of RM10 top up, you can get the Bisa Pak SIM for free with preloaded of RM6 IDD airtime credit, free 500MB monthly basic internet, a 50% reload bonus on your birthday and the lowest Indonesia IDD rates at 6 cents every 30 seconds.

The RM6 pre-load airtime credit will be released in two stages, first is upon the activation of the sim card (you will receive RM3 airtime credit) and the other RM3 is after 30 days activation of the Bisa Pak SIM. Starting from now until 30 June 2016, you will also receive free high-speed internet ranging from 300MB-1.5GB quota; that is according to the top up amount which you can refer to the table below.

There is also some loyalty bonus you can benefit from if you decide to stick to TuneTalk for a long time, but you may need to top up at least RM100 per month to get the best one. The benefit goes as far as a free flight back to Indonesia, free smartphone for a top-up accumulation of RM1000 in 6 months, and free 100k worth of PA insurance. More information is available at the TuneTalk website.


Industry sources say 30% of populated areas may get 5G access by mid-September this year

It wasn't that long ago that our Finance Minster Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said that all six major telcos will have to finalise their agreements by the end of 31 August 2022. But how would our 5G coverage be like once that's over? According to industry insiders, about 30% of populated areas may experience it.

30% may not sound a lot but this should reach out to millions across the nation by mid-September. In fact, sources said some telcos have been conducting 5G speed tests in major cities for some time. At the same time, this is just a possible scenario for the benefit of Malaysians as things could change before the end of August.

Besides Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, DNB's 5G single wholesale network has also reached out to Penang and Johor Bahru. We expect the government to continuously work to plant more 5G networks in populated areas, at least 20 people per square KM according to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)'s standard. The government aims to reach 80% coverage of 5G by 2024.

At the moment, only YES has been giving out 5G SIM pack plans. It was also mentioned that Maxis and U Mobile are the only ones left that haven't signed on to DNB's 5G single wholesale network. Currently, only YES has begun offering the 5G speeds to its customer base, primarily in the Klang Valley, while the five other telcos were conducting tests on the connectivity in covered areas.

We won't have to wait that long until 31 August 2022. So until then, let's just wait and see how the 5G deal unfolds. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Infinix HOT 20 & HOT 20i Malaysia release: up to MTK Helio G85 chipset & 5000mAh battery, starting from RM499

Last night, Infinix Malaysia just launched two new phones - the Infinix HOT 20 and Infinix HOT 20i. For those who are on a budget, these two phones might be for you as they are priced at RM599 and RM499 respectively. Malaysians can now purchase the Infinix HOT series at all offline and online stores across the nation.

Starting with the Infinix HOT 20, it is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. As a budget phone, it was expected to have a huge battery pack and it does with 5000mAh with 18W fast charging technology. Moreover, it also has extended virtual RAM, allowing you to go up to 11GB of RAM in total.

The phone itself is quite big, measuring at 6.82-inches and supports a 90Hz refresh rate. The primary camera is 50MP which is more than enough to do basic mobile photography. Infinix Malaysia also highlighted Super Night Mode so that's a nice add-on tool. It's worth mentioning that there's a Full Speed Connectivity Enhancement Gaming Turbo for mobile gaming.

On the other hand, the Infinix HOT 20i features a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset, 4GB of RAM (expandable up to 7GB in total) and 128GB of storage. The phone is also quite large at 6.6-inches alongside a 5000mAh battery pack. As for the camera, there is a 13MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie snapper.

Before we end this news, Infinix Malaysia is also holding an Infinix HOT 20 50MP Super Nightscape Photography Contest to celebrate the launch. From 7 November until 6 December 2022, the company would like the fans and public to join and stand a chance to win various Infinix products (worth RM20,000 in total). It's open to all Malaysians and you may stay tuned to Infinix Malaysia's official FB page for more updates.


Infinix HOT 30 series Malaysia release: Helio G88 SoC and 90Hz LCD from RM349

Infinix Mobile Malaysia has released its latest smartphone series in Malaysia, the Infinix HOT 30 series. Comprising the HOT 30, HOT 30i, HOT 30i NFC and HOT 30 Free Fire, read on to find out more about the lineup.

First up, the HOT 30 features a 6.78-inch 90HZ LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels. Moreover. it has a touch sampling rate of 270Hz and a max brightness of 600 nits.

Under the hood, the HOT 30 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and 256 of storage. There’s also a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

In terms of imaging, the HOT 30 sports a 50MP main camera with a 1.2/55-inch sensor size at its rear and an 8MP selfie camera at the front. Other specs include a 3.5mm audio jack, Android 13 OS, dual SIM and colour options of either Racing Black, Surfing Green or Sonic White. The HOT 30 is priced at RM599.

As for the HOT 30i, it’s equipped with a 6.56-inch 90Hz LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, 180Hz touch sampling rate and 500 nits max brightness. Under the hood, there’s a Unisoc T606 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage and 5000mAh battery with support for 18W charging.

Other notable specs include a 3.5mm audio jack, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 13MP rear main camera, 8MP selfie camera and colour options of either Mirror Black, Glacier Blue or Diamond White. The HOT 30i is priced at RM399.

Moving towards the HOT 30 Free Fire, it comes with a special box which includes a Free Fire key ring, a special Free Fire casing and a medal as a SIM slot opener. As the name would suggest, it’s a special collaboration with the Free Fire mobile game and will also include 46 customised widgets, icons, wallpaper and sound effects based on the game.

Infinix Mobile Malaysia also announced that the first sale promo of the HOT 30 series will be held from 14 to 17 April 2023 via Shopee and Lazada, whereby you can get the HOT 30 at RM549 and HOT 30i at RM349. For the HOT 30 Free Fire, it can only be purchased via Lazada at RM599, while stocks last.

Furthermore, the HOT 30 Free Fire will also be available at RM549 during the first promo sale from 14 to 17 April 2023. Those that purchase from Lazada and Shopee will enjoy free shopping, while purchase from LazMall is entitled to 15 per cent cashback. Of course, terms and conditions do apply.

So, what do you guys think of the HOT 30 series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news and release such as this.


Infinix HOT 30 x Free Fire collab announced

After teasing about their Free Fire collaboration, Infinix Malaysia have officially announced their HOT 30 smartphone featuring this collab. The HOT 30 will come with Free Fire merch that includes a case, “BOOYAH” lanyard, Cap and documentation along with gaming oriented features.

These features and tech specs include a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, 8GB RAM (software expandable to 16GB), a 6.78-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate, 270Hz touch sampling rate and 600 nits brightness for gaming under the sun. The collab means that the HOT 30 offers customized Free Fire wallpapers, icons, widgets and sound effects. There’s also an AR self-portrait using Free Fire game characters.

Other notable tech specs include a 5000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging, a 50MP camera and DTS dual speakers. In addition, Infinix and Free Fire will also hold a Co-Lab theme collection activity along with a TikTok Challenge for players to upload their game highlights and win prizes with more details on their channels coming soon.

While there’s no Malaysia release date just yet, Infinix Malaysia are currently holding a Guess and Win contest to guess the HOT 30’s price which will end on 7 April 2023. We expect the phone to be available after that date for perhaps below RM900 to RM1000? What do you think? Discuss the price in the comments below and go enter their contest, then stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech details.


Infinix Malaysia teases a new Infinix x Free Fire gaming phone

Infinix Malaysia recently sent in a teaser image of an upcoming device that will collaborate with Free Fire. Now, it’s not the first time that they’ve collaborated together as back in 2022, they released the Infinix Note 12 G88 and Note 12 G96 phones with Free Fire as well. Perhaps it’s an update of these phones?

While there have been no Malaysia release dates, pricing, tech specs and features detailed about the upcoming Infinix Free Fire gaming device, one of the silhouted characters in the teaser is the K-Pop-like Kapella from Free Fire. Considering that the Note 12 G88 was priced at RM749 while the Note 12 G96 came in at RM769, we’re thinking this next Free Fire collab device will also be priced around that price range too, but perhaps with 5G connectivity?

What do you think? Would you want an updated Infinix Note 12 G88 or G96 for around RM800? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


ASUS Roadshow at MidValley Megamall offers savings of up to RM1980 until 8 April 2018

ASUS Malaysia recently announced that there will be a roadshow until 8 April 2018 that will be held at Centre Court, Midvalley Megamall. Gamers and other laptop users can save up to RM1980 while purchasing from a range of products, and they might even grab a chance to get a limited edition ROG x G-Shock watch worth RM699 as well!

Besides that, if users purchase any of the ASUS ZenBook Series, they will get a years' free subscription to Microsoft Office 365 (worth RM279). Those who purchase the ASUS VivoBook S510/A510 Series will also get a ZenPower Slim Powerbank too.

Last but not least, the ASUS ZenFone Series will be available at the roadshow as well, and for anyone who bought any ASUS ZenFone Series from the roadshow, they get a free fluffy pillow. Kindly head towards their event's page for more information. Stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


Infinix Malaysia to throw 12.12 year-end sale on Shopee and Lazada soon

As the holiday season approaches, Infinix Malaysia will be offering promos and deals on its official e-stores on Lazada and Shopee with up to RM150 off on selected devices. Consumers can start checking out and adding the products by 12 December (midnight sharp) to enjoy the limited-time deals.

Exclusively on Lazada, the Infinix HOT 20 and HOT 20i will be priced at RM549 (RRP RM599) and RM429 (RRP RM449), respectively. Besides that, the Note 12 series, Zero X series and Smart series will be on a discount too, from as low as RM369. Below is the promotional list for your reference:

Fans who wish to purchase the above-mentioned Infinix devices at promotional prices can find them at Infinix Malaysia’s official Shopee and Lazada e-Stores here. Happy shopping and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Infinix Mobile Malaysia launches new Zero 4 Plus, Zero 4 and HOT 4 Pro from RM599

From left to right: Victor Hong, Director of Thorus Technology Malaysia, Marco Beh, Country Manager of Infinix Mobility Malaysia, Shierlyn Chan, Director of Thorus Technology Malaysia, Marcia Sun, Head of Southeast Asia, Infinix Mobility and Janson Kwan, General Manager of Thorus Technology Malaysia

Another smartphone maker has landed in Malaysia with Infinix Mobile Malaysia. Originating in Hong Kong but with presence in 28 other countries, Infinix Mobile is bringing over their Infinix Zero 4 Plus (price to be announced in April), Infinix Zero 4 (RM999) and Infinix HOT 4 Pro (RM599). These will be available online on Lazada starting from next week. The company plans to bring in their other Zero, HOT, NOTE and HOT S series soon.

As an added bonus for the higher-end Zero 4 Plus and Zero 4, those who buy the phones get 15 days exchange warranty for free and 6 months LCD exchange warranty for one time, which should be good news for those with butterfingers out there. They also come with 1 year manufacturer's warranty just in case something happens.

The Infinix Zero 4 Plus X602 offers a 20.7MP laser autofocus rear camera with 4X sharper zoom and OIS, a metal unibody, fingerprint sensor and more with all the tech specs below:

The Infinix Zero 4 X555 goes for a 16MP laser autofocus rear camera with similar features and more with all the tech specs below:

Going for the entry-level the Infinix HOT 4 Pro offers a metal frame with 3D Stereo Surround audio using Dirac Stereo Widening and more with all the tech specs below:


Infinix NOTE 30 series Malaysia release: MediaTek Helio G99 chipsets, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, up to 68W All-Round FastCharge, 6.78-inch displays with 120Hz refresh rate and more from RM699

After the recent global listing, Infinix Malaysia have officially released their NOTE 30 series with the Infinix NOTE 30 and Infinix NOTE 30 Pro. Both will feature MediaTek Helio G99 chipsets, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 6.78-inch and 6.67-inch displays with 120Hz refresh rates, JBL dual speakers and large 5000 mAh batteries using Infinix All-Round FastCharge at RM699 for the NOTE 30 and RM899 for the NOTE 30 Pro.

The base Infinix NOTE 30 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. However, the aforementioned 6.78-inch display is an FHD+ (1080 x 2460 pixel resolution) LCD with 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. For cameras, there’s a 16MP front camera in a punch hole while on the back there’s a 64MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera setup.

It uses a 45W All-Round FastCharge for the 5000 mAh battery and also supports reverse wired charging. Other notable tech specs include the aforementioned dual JBL speakers, Android 13, NFC, a side mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm audio jack and support for a MicroSD card but it only supports 4G LTE. Available in black and blue it looks very much like an iPhone with its flat sided metal chassis and rounded corners.

Despite it being the highest-end, the Infinix NOTE 30 Pro is only 4G LTE capable, but makes up for it with 68W All-Round FastCharge that even has wireless and reverse wireless charging, something that you don’t usually see for a phone below RM1000. The 6.67-inch display is also AMOLED but retains the same 120Hz refresh rate and increases the touch sampling rate to 360Hz.

The NOTE 30 Pro also features a 108MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera but upgrades the front camera to 32MP. It also has a cooling vapor chamber, so if you’re a gamer, then this is the Infinix NOTE 30 series phone for you. All of the other tech specs and features are the same though but the NOTE 30 Pro is available in black and gold.

As we’ve said before, many of these features like the up to 68W All-Round Fast Charge, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 6.78-inch FHD+ displays, punch-hole front cameras are really features that you don’t often see in below RM1000 entry-level smartphones, so they’re pretty good deals which are available from 25 May 2023. In addition there will be a NOTE 30 Series First Day Sales Promo from 29 May to 2 June 2023 where you can get a Limited-Edition Infinix x MLBB MSL Championship Gift Box (while stocks last).

Those who purchase either the NOTE 30 or NOTE 30 Pro can also participate in the Spend & Win contest for prizes worth over RM20000 that include an Infinix INBook X1 i5, Infinix X1 Android Smart TV 32-inch and Infinix True Wireless XE27 earphones. Now that we know the price, which Infinix Note 30 series phone do you want and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Infinix Note 12 G96 and Note 12 VIP release: 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and 120W charging from ~RM878

Hong Kong-based smartphone company, Infinix Mobile has released two new entries into its Infinix Note 12 smartphone series, which are the Infinix Note 12 G96 and Infinix Note 12 VIP. As the name suggests, the Note 12 VIP is the more premium of the two and is packed with ‘VIP’ features such as 120W charging and 120Hz refresh rate for its display.

For the Note 12 G96, it is similar to the original Note 12, with the key difference being that this latest release is powered by the Helio G96 chipset. For reference, the original Note 12 has a Helio G88 processor.

The smartphone also features a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Camera-wise, it has a 50MP triple-camera setup at its rear and a 16MP selfie camera at its front.

The Note 12 G96 also packs 8GB of RAM with support for 5GB extended virtual RAM, up to 256GB storage and a 5000mAh battery capable of 33W fast charging. It also has 10 layers of graphene for dissipating heat but no vapour chamber.

Other specs include dual speakers with DTS support and a rather slim profile of just 7.8mm. However, do note that the Note 12 G96 doesn’t support 5G.

As for the Note 12 VIP, it packs a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display at a FHD+ resolution. The screen also has a 360Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit colours and 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut.

Furthermore, the Note 12 VIP is also powered by the Helio G96 chipset and 8GB of RAM and up to 5GB of extended virtual RAM. As for cameras, at its rear the smartphone has a 108MP main shooter, a 13MP ultra-wide, an AI lens, a laser autofocus system as well as a quad-LED flash unit. At its front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera.

The Note 12 VIP also features a 4500mAh battery with 120W Hyper Charge technology support. According to Infinix, users can charge the phone from 0 to 100 percent in just 17 minutes, with a 10-minute charge enabling up to 6 hours of gaming and 5 hours of YouTube video playback.

Speaking of the battery, the Note 12 VIP and its charger are also equipped with 103 protection features and there are 18 temperature sensors inside the device. Infnix claims that even after 800 charge cycles, the device’s battery will retain 85 percent of its capacity. In addition, the Note 12 VIP comes with 9 layers of graphene and a vapour chamber for heat dissipation.

The Note 12 G96 and Note 12 VIP comes in either a Sapphire Blue, Snowfall (white) or Force Black colour options. For the Note 12 G96, it is priced at USD200 or ~RM878 and for the Note 12 VIP, it is priced at USD300 or ~RM1316.

So, what do you guys think of these latest smartphones by Infinix? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news such as this!


Infinix Note 12 series Malaysia release: special launching price starting from RM649

Today, Infinix Malaysia just announced an all-new upgrade Infinix Note 12 series - the Infinix Note 12 G88 and Note 12 G96 from a starting special price of just RM649 only.

As the name implies, the Note 12 G88 features a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset that's meant for "mobile gaming". One of the highlight features is that it has an extended RAM function that can add up to 11GB in total, as well as having a huge 5000mAh battery supporting 33W fast charging technology and a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ Waterdrop display.

On the display, you can find a 16MP front camera whereas the triple rear camera consists of a 50MP (main) + 2MP + QVGA with quad-flash light. On the software side, it's a bit dated with Android 11 out of the box and there's no 5G connectivity. There is only one memory variant which is the 6GB + 128GB for RM749 in Jewel Blue, Force Black and Sunset Golden, but will run at the aforementioned special price between 10-13 June 2022.

On the other hand, the Note 12 G96 was launched before but to recap, this phone features a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset, extended RAM up to 13GB, and Android 12 OS. Other than that, it has the same features as the Note 12 G88 including the non-5G connectivity. However, the Note 12 G96 will have two models on sale - the 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB for RM769 and RM869 respectively in Force Black, Snowfall and Sapphire Blue. The promo price period is the same as well with RM679 and RM779 respectively.

All products will be officially launched on Infinix AIOT Official Store on Shopee with exclusive sales. You can also grab some special first sale pricing and vouchers during 10-13 June 2022. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Infinix Note 30 series coming to Malaysia on 24 May 2023, partnering with JBL and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Infinix Malaysia have sent out the invites and it looks like the Infinix Note 30 series will be coming to Malaysia on 24 May 2023. Consisting of the Infinix Note 30 and Note 30 Pro, there’s not been much in terms of confirmed tech specs, just that it will partner with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang during the launch.

Speaking about partnering, Infinix Malaysia also announced that they would be partnering with JBL for their upcoming Note series as well. Again, details have been scarce so it could be that the phones will be tuned by JBL or they may come with earbuds that have been tuned by JBL or something similar. Other tech specs include All-Round FastCharge for 68W wired fast charge and 50W wireless fast charge.

No Malaysia price details were revealed just yet, but if the previous Hot 30 series is any indication, we expect Infinix Malaysia to do another “guess the price” activity for their upcoming Note 30 series. How much do you expect the Infinix Note 30 and Note 30 Pro to go for in Malaysia? Discuss in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Infinix Note 30 series first sales promo begins with RM20,000 worth of gifts

With the Infinix Note 30 series already on sale, Infinix Malaysia is also offering sales promotions from 29 May until 2 June with exclusive gifts and prizes to be won. That said, do take note that this limited-time offer is available only at Infinix offline dealers.

According to Infinix Malaysia, customers who purchase either the Note 30 Pro or Note 30 during the promotional period will receive an exclusive gift box. It's a Limited-Edition Infinix x MLBB MSL Championship Gift Box (while stocks last) and if you're a huge Mobile Legends Bang Bang fan, this is a treat for you.

Besides that, any Infinix Note series model purchased will also allow any Xfans to participate in the Spend & Win contest and stand a chance to win amazing prizes worth over RM20,000. Winners will have a chance to win the Infinix INBook X1 i5 laptop, Infinix X1 Android 32-inch Smart TV, and the Infinix True Wireless Stereo XE27 earphones.

To recap some of the features, the Infinix Note 30 Pro has a 6.67-inch 10-bit AMOLED display, a 68W All-Round FastCharge and 15W Wireless Charging, as well as a dual stereo speaker system developed in collaboration with JBL & Hi-Res, all powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. On the other hand, the Note 30 is equipped with a 5000mAh battery with 45W All-Round FastCharge technology.

To read the rest of the tech specs, you can check out our news coverage right over here.


Infinix Note 30 series release: MediaTek chipsets, up to 68W All-Round FastCharge, 6.78-inch displays with 120Hz refresh rate and more

Infinix have released their Note 30 series consisting of the Infinix Note 30, Infinix Note 30 5G and Infinix Note 30 Pro. All of them will feature similarly sized 6.78-inch displays with 120Hz refresh rates, JBL dual speakers and 5000 mAh batteries using Infinix All-Round FastCharge.

The base Infinix Note 30 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, 8GB RAM and a choice between 128GB (RM) or 256GB (RM) storage. The aforementioned 6.78-inch display is an LCD with 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. For cameras, there’s a 16MP front camera in a punch hole while on the back there’s a 64MP + 2MP + AI cam triple rear camera setup.

It uses a 45W All-Round FastCharge for the 5000 mAh battery and also supports reverse wired charging. Other notable tech specs include the aforementioned dual JBL speakers, Android 13, NFC, a 3.5mm audio jack and support for a MicroSD card but it only supports 4G LTE. Available in black, blue and sunset gold it looks very much like an iPhone with its flat sided metal chassis and rounded corners.

The Infinix Note 30 5G is the 5G version of the Note 30 and thus has a different Mediatek Dimensity 6080 chipset with almost the same tech specs as above. The other major difference is that you can get it in 4GB RAM or 8GB RAM.

The cameras are also different with a 108MP ISOCELL HM6 rear camera to go with the same 2MP + AI camera but the overall flat sided metal chassis with rounded corners design remains the same.

Despite it being the highest-end, the Infinix Note 30 Pro is only 4G LTE capable, but makes up for it with a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, 68W All-Rounder FastCharge and even has wireless and reverse wireless charging, something that you don’t usually see for an entry-level phone. The 6.78-inch display is AMOLED but retains the same 120Hz refresh rate and increases the touch sampling rate to 360Hz.

The Note 30 Pro features a 108MP + 2MP + AI triple rear camera but upgrades the front camera to 32MP. It also has a cooling vapor chamber, so if you’re a gamer, then this is the Infinix Note 30 series phone for you. All of the other tech specs, features and colours are the same though. Unfortunately, there's no Malaysia release date or pricing details just yet, but we won't have to wait long as the official Malaysia release is tomorrow.

Given the big battery and big display (... and if the price is right of course), I’m actually considering getting the Infinix Note 30 for my own family members, but what do you think? Which Infinix Note 30 series phone do you want and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Infinix Note 4 Pro phablet smartphone with 4500mAh battery, XPen stylus and 5.7-inch display on pre-order now for just RM999

Do you love the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 but just can't afford it? We understand how that feels, but if there is another alternative. There is actually a similar phablet with a stylus for just RM999 only and it's called the Infinix Note 4 Pro. The pre-order has already started on 1 October until 9 October 2017 at 11Street.my. But wait, why should you get it?

XCharge 4.0 allows 250 minutes of talking from 5 minutes charging

Well, there are a few good reasons aside from the price. For one, it packs a huge 4500mAh battery inside and has a XCharge 4.0 for supercharging. Screen panel is measured 5.7-inch in FHD of 500 nits. A XPen and Smart Cover are even included in the package (for free) when you purchase the Note 4 Pro. The camera compartment isn't too shabby too with a 13MP at the rear and front holding an 8MP sensor, supported by a memory capacity of 3GB + 32GB (with an expandable memory up to 128GB) and uses an octa-core processor.

On top of that, customers who have placed their orders on the phablet will receive an Infinix XE02 In-Ear Noise Cancellation Headphone worth RM199 for FREE as well. Additionally, a 1-year warranty programme, 1-to-1 exchange (within 15 days) and a 6-month Screen Exchange Warranty are also included in the pre-order.

The Infinix Note 4 Pro will officially ship on 10 October 2017, so if this is what you're looking for, take a look at it head over to the pre-order page right here.


Infinix Note 4 Pro review - Big metal phablet with an add-on Stylus case

It isn’t often that we see stylus capable smartphones asides from the standard Samsung Galaxy Note series, but the Infinix Note 4 Pro is a fairly unique big metal phablet that comes with a stylus case that you can add-on. Going for RM999 with the X-Pen Stylus case for free, does it offer enough to satisfy Malaysia’s smartphone stylus users? Is it a worthy alternative to a Galaxy Note smartphone? Read on to find out in our review of the Infinix Note 4 Pro.

By itself, the Infinix Note 4 Pro is a solidly built metal bodied smartphone with a large 5.7-inch full HD display. The curved antenna bands on the back make it look somewhat like an Apple iPhone. The metal back may be somewhat fingerprint resistant but it is also quite slippery.

Front fingerprint button with dots for the back and apps capacitive keys

The front fingerprint enabled home button dominates the bottom but there are actually capacitive keys for back and recent apps beside it. For some reason, Infinix have decided not to label them but they are there as dots nonetheless.

The back looks rather similar, especially those antenna bands

The rear camera hump is raised a bit but this doesn't matter with the X-Pen stylus case. While the phone itself may look rather generic, once you clap on the case it looks very unique with front case slider controls for the torch and music.

There's a microUSB port and speakers on the bottom

At 200g just by itself the Note 4 Pro feels plenty heavy already but adding on the X-Pen Stylus case makes it weigh in at nearly 300g, which is normally about the weight of most 7-inch to 8-inch display tablets. To be honest, it feels like a brick despite what is clearly premium build quality.

With the X-Pen stylus case, the Infinix Note 4 Pro looks quite unique

The case gets its charge from the phone which then charges the stylus

The X-Pen stylus case increases overall weight

The X-Pen stylus case slots in the stylus but also acts as the charger, which only charges when the phone is being charged. Due to the slim, small sized X-Pen stylus, there isn't much space for the built-in battery but more on that later. The stylus has a button to help call up the X-Pen menu and can hover.

Here are the Infinix Note 4 Pro tech specs:

By itself, not much really stands out but with the X-Pen Stylus case, the Infinix Note 4 Pro is one of the few smartphones in Malaysia outside of the Samsung Galaxy Note series to pack in a stylus. At RM999 there is practically no other stylus-driven competition as even a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is more than RM1.8K.

As expected, the Infinix Note 4 Pro comes with a whole bunch of XOS apps but we have to say that they are mostly bloatware with some being third-party (from a publisher not related to the phone maker) bloatware at that (the browser, the keyboard app, etc.). Unfortunately, you can only disable them, not uninstall and the system takes up a good portion of the 32GB of storage. There are some which are useful like App Lock, Compass and Freezer (which automatically stores apps you don't use and stops them from taking up space) though.

The Infinix Note 4 Pro offers up several X-Pen functions including Note, Memo, Smart select and Screen write. Note opens up their stylus driven note taking app, Memo for short notes you can pin to the screen (and which opens up automatically when your remove the X-Pen stylus on standby mode), Smart select for screen capture using the X-Pen stylus and Screen write to just jot down whatever when the screen is on standby. For the most part, these work well except if you want to share out these notes to others but you can just save them as images despite no built-in contacts or social media sharing options.

Despite all of these note taking stylus functions, the built-in keyboard does not come with native handwriting functions. To get that, we had to install the Google Handwriting Input app, with this entire paragraph handwritten using the X-Pen stylus, proving that it can be used. It still makes silly mistakessmellnes Sometimes though. (not typos - spelling mistakes were left as is)

Camera features were basic at best with a Normal (auto) mode, Professional mode (not bad actually), panorama, wide selfie, beautify and Pip or Picture-in-Picture. The last feature, Pip is interesting in that not many phones offer this anymore but it isn’t the same as the bothie being offered by the Nokia 8. Effects are also available.

Not many camera features but all the basic stuff are here

After you've uninstalled or disabled the keyboard, installed a new browser, setup the Google Handwriting Input and done other customization, you can finally use the X-Pen stylus and Infinix Note 4 Pro as a stylus driven smartphone. However, the challenges don't end there as the small built-in stylus battery does not hold enough charge for it to last very long and it only charges when the microUSB cable is plugged in.

Due to the small battery in the stylus, if you leave the phone inactive for a while, the X-Pen stylus may become completely unusable while the phone retains nearly full power. This is good news for the phone in that it has fairly long 1 day and a bit more than a half battery life but bad for stylus users hoping to use the X-Pen stylus until the phone needs to be charged again. This could be solved if an update lets you see how much charge is left and charge the stylus on demand or automatically but it remains to be seen if Infinix will do so.

The X-Pen stylus itself feels somewhat flimsy with rather sticky pressure sensitivity but the hover and X-Pen menu functions work for the most part. With some practice you can draw some fairly good sketches and so forth while circling and commenting on articles is quite easy. The numerous English typos and spelling mistakes in the various help screens can get a bit annoying though, especially if you are a grammar Nazis.

Performance-wise, the Infinix Note 4 Pro manages a slightly below average (quite a few below RM1k phones do better) midrange score in Antutu and Epic Citadel but the phone is fast enough to handle most tasks without any serious lag. It can handle Asphalt 8: Airborne but we had to lower visual quality settings lower than high to get smooth gameplay.

Asphalt 8: Airborne works nearly lag free but you have to bump down visual quality settings to either low or medium

Epic Citadel clearly shows below 30fps framerates, so don't expect smooth gameplay with most games

Audio quality is clear for the most part, as is movie performance, with smooth full HD video. It would have been nice if the case also offered a stand mode, but perhaps this would be for the next iteration, either for the case or the phone. Call quality and WiFi connectivity work just fine and the phone does not feel too hot thanks to the case. The full HD screen is fairly good for watching movies while the speakers are quite loud.

The camera pleasantly surprised us with quick auto focus and mostly accurate colour reproduction but like most entry level to midrange smartphone cameras, it has issues with too much light or when there isn’t enough light, causing blurriness in photos in low-light conditions. Selfies work fine as well while the manual or Professional mode does offer a few more options for the more experienced photographer. It isn’t easy to take shots with the X-Pen stylus case, but it is fairly quick to pop it off as well.

Auto ~ You can clearly see details like fur, proving it is a fairly good camera

Auto ~ You can really take some good shots if you know a little bit more about photography

Black and white ~ Autofocus is quite fast

Auto ~ you do notice a good amount of noise and glare under low-light conditions though

Overall, the Infinix Note 4 Pro + X-Pen stylus case make for a very interesting stylus driven smartphone, one that could appeal to Malaysian stylus users mostly because there are no other alternatives in its RM999 price range. The phone and case together look very unique but are a bit too heavy to use without a table for long periods of time (my hand holding the phone went numb after 15 minutes). It also takes a good deal of DIY customization to get the phone working properly as a stylus driven smartphone.

Those looking for a gaming phone with a stylus should probably look towards the higher-end (and more expensive) Samsung Galaxy Note series. But, if you’re on a budget but like to use a stylus, then you should certainly consider this Infinix Note 4 Pro + X-Pen stylus case combo for the affordable pricing alone. Many of the issues we found above can probably be fixed with a good update patch, but it remains to be seen if Infinix is listening. A better X-Pen stylus case with a longer lasting stylus would also be much appreciated but we’re looking forward to what other stylus driven smartphones Infinix or other smartphone makers might come up with for Malaysia in the future.


ASUS Roadshow happening in Mid-valley from 20 to 24 August 2014

ASUS Malaysia recently announced that they would hold a roadshow for various ASUS products that would include the ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE170CG), ASUS Transformer Book T100 and ASUS ZenFone smartphones at Centre Court in Mid Valley Megamall from 20 august 2014 to 24 August 2014. The roadshow would include various activities and the chance to redeem ASUS Zen Owl premiums and freebies. In addition, the first 50 customers in the queue on 23 to 24 August will get the chance to purchase certain ASUS products (ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE170CG), ASUS Transformer Book T100, etc.) at just RM1 or get free ASUS accessories. Lucky draw winners who Like the ASUS Facebook Page and fill out the Zen Owl Survey Form may also win either an ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) tablet or ASUS ZenFone 4 (A450CG) smartphone. Check out the full promo below:


Infinix Smart 7 release: 6000mAh battery and Unisoc SC9863A SoC at ~RM391

Infinix has recently launched its latest affordable smartphone offering in India, Infinix Smart 7. Featuring a 6.6-inch 60Hz LCD screen with a 720 x 1612 pixels resolution and 500 nits peak brightness, the device is offered in a singular 4/64GB configuration.

According to Infinix’s official website, the display also features a water drop style notch which houses a 5MP selfie camera. At its rear, there’s a 13MP camera paired with a depth sensor and dual-LED flash.

Under the hood, the Smart 7 is powered by the octa-core Unisoc SC9863A processor paired with 4GB of RAM. There’s also an option to virtually expand the RAM by up to 3GB by utilising the 64GB storage.

The device also packs a massive 6000mAh battery, though there’s no support for fast charging.

Other notable specs include an antibacterial back with a wave pattern design, USB-C, Android 12 OS via XOS 12, dual SIM, microSD card slot, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 4.2 and colour options of Azure Blue, Emerald Green and Night Black. In India, the device will go on sale starting this 27 February at INR7299 or ~RM391.

As of the time of writing, Infinix has yet to reveal whether the Smart 7 will be available outside of India. So, what do you guys think of this latest budget offering by Infinix? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news and product releases such as this.


Infinix ZERO 5G - New Budget Killer! | TechNave Unboxing and Hands-On Video

Two months ago, Infinix Malaysia launched the ZERO 5G with a price tag of RM1099. Do check out the unboxing video if you want to know about this device.

The ZERO 5G comes with a Uni-Curve design and there are three colour variants to choose which include Cosmic Black, Skylight Orange, and Horizon Blue. As for the tech specs, it sports a 6.78-inch FHD+ Ultra Smooth display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Besides that, it features a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, 128GB of internal storage, and 8GB +5GB of extended RAM. On the other hand, it is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports a 33W safe Fast-Charge.

For more information, please check out the Infinix ZERO 5G unboxing video, and be sure to stay tuned for more unboxing videos on TechNave.com.


Infinix ZERO X Pro | ZERO 5G Malaysia release: special launching price from RM999

Infinix is not always a brand you hear in Malaysia but the company has released some new phones here. Called the Infinix ZERO X Pro and ZERO 5G, the latter is its first 5G mobile device with a starting price of RM1099 only. Let's check out what Infinix has to offer.

Starting with the ZERO X Pro, it features a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. Its 120Hz AMOLED display is rather large measuring 6.67-inches and carrying a respectable 4500mAh battery supporting 45W fast charging technology. Oddly, it doesn't support 5G and runs on Android 11 out of the box.

The triple rear camera is just a standard 108MP (main) + 8MP (periscope) + 8MP (ultrawide), whereas the front camera is 16MP with a dual flashlight. However, the ZERO X Pro is equipped with a Galileo Algorithm Engine and a 60X periscope Moonshot camera software, allowing you to shoot for the moon. It can reach up to 60x hybrid zoom and supports Hybrid Image Stabilization (OIS + EIS) as well.

On the other hand, the ZERO 5G uses a MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a larger 5000mAh battery pack (33W support) and a 6.78-inch 120Hz display. This model also features a triple rear camera module consisting of a 48MP (main) + 13MP (portrait) + 2MP (virtual) sensor, alongside the same front camera setup.

For the prices, you may check them out below:

On 3 March 2022, there will be a pre-sale offer with RM100 off and an Infinix Smartwatch as a gift with purchase but for the first 200 customers only. Then on the dates of the 9th, 15th and 25th, you can make use of the RM100 off for the official product launch, followed by the Shopee Mega Campaign and Pay Sale respectively.

All products will be exclusively launched on Infinix AIOT Official Store on Shopee starting 3 March 2022 with special vouchers. On top of that, customers who purchase any of these two ZERO Series models will stand a chance to walk away with Infinix INBook X1 Pro. Stay tuned for more trending tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


Infinix Zero Ultra release: 200MP main camera, 180W charging and 120Hz AMOLED at ~RM1607

Infinix has released its latest smartphone offering in India, the Infinix Zero Ultra with some pretty impressive specs. Among the highlights include its 200MP main camera, which is currently the highest camera megapixel count on a smartphone.

According to Infinix’s official Indian website, the 200MP main camera is part of a triple-camera setup which includes a 13MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro camera. The imaging capabilities of the device are aided by OIS and an LED flash. As for the front-facing camera, the Zero Ultra sports a 32MP shooter with dual-LED flash.

Moving towards the screen, the smartphone has a 6.8-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel with curved edges and a punch-hole cutout for the aforementioned selfie camera. The display has an FHD+ resolution, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, up to 900 nits peak brightness and a fingerprint scanner embedded underneath.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC paired with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Storage-wise, the Zero Ultra comes with 256GB of UF 2.2 storage with options for expansion using the microSD card slot.

As for the battery, the device sports a 4500mAh cell with support for 180W wired charging using the included 180W Thunder Charger. Infinix claims that you can fully recharge the smartphone from zero in just 12 minutes.

Other notable specs include dual SIM, Android 12 via XOS 12, 5G connectivity, a 3.5mm audio jack and colour options of Coslight Silver and Genesis Noir. In India, the Zero Ultra is priced at Rs29,999 or ~RM1607 with global availability not yet revealed by Infinix as of the time of writing.

So, what do you guys think of the Zero Ultra? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and the latest tech releases.


Infinix announces 110W Wireless and 260W All-Round FastCharge tech, 100% in 7.5 minutes!

Infinix have announced their new wired 260W All-Round FastCharge tech which can charge a phone to 25% in 1 minute and 100% in 7.5 minutes. Their 110W Wireless All-Round FastCharge tech on the other hand, can charge wirelessly to 100% in just 16 minutes.

Building upon their existing 160W FastCharge and 180W Thunder Charge, the 260W All-Round Fast utilizes a 4-Pump Intelligent Circuit Design. It also ensures durability so that a battery retains more than 90% of its energy after 1000 cycles. The 110W Wireless All-Round FastCharge tech uses custom-made small-sensitive coils for lower phone temperatures and better efficiency.

The Infinix All-Round FastCharge tech also includes over 140+ protection mechanisms but there’s no Malaysia release news or pricing details yet and for which Infinix device. To be honest, being able to charge your phone up to 100% in under 10 minutes sounds heavenly but what do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Infinix coming to Malaysia tomorrow

Infinix Mobile devices may soon be coming to Malaysia, with a launch of their available smartphone range (which includes ZERO, NOTE, HOT S and HOT) set for tomorrow. Infinix is available in 60 other countries accross the globe with a particularly strong presence in Africa, Nigeria and Pakistan. Check out their global site for now but stay tuned to TechNave.com as we'll be there to check it out.


Infinix gives a sneak peek at its upcoming 180W Thunder Charge system

All major smartphone manufacturers these days are seemingly racing with each other to have the fastest charging speeds without compromising on safety and battery health. The latest of which is Infinix, whereby its CEO, Benjamin Jiang shared a sneak peak at its 180W Thunder Charge system that’s currently in the works.

Shared on his Facebook page, Jian posted  a 10-second long video with an Infinix phone being charged rapidly by the new charging system. In the video, an graphic animation on the device shows the blazing fast speed of the charge, whereby it quickly charges up to 3 percent of the battery within 7 or so seconds.

The animation also has the word ‘ThunderCHARGE’ present on it when the device is plugged in, showcasing that it is Infinix’s proprietary technology. Furthermore, in the post’s caption, Jiang said that Thunder Charge is the fastest charge Infinix has ever done yet, smashing the 160W concept phone it did last year.

However, no further information was given by Jiang on when the 180W Thunder Charge technology will be featured in its consumer phones just yet. Well, it is just a sneak peek after all, so we just have to wait until it arrives on future Infinix phones.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news.


Infinix's latest flagship will support up to 160W Ultra Flash Charging?

It’s been a while since we heard about the smartphone brand Infinix. Recently, the smartphone company owned by Transsion Holdings is expanding its business and not to mention, Infinix is rumoured to have a promising premium flagship smartphone.

According to the design leaked by XDA developers, the new smartphone has a bazel-less curved edge design display. It is expected to be an AMOLED display with a punch-hole selfie camera on the top left corner and an in-display fingerprint scanner on it. There is a USB-C charging port along with the speaker grills on the bottom while the power button and volume keys sit on the right.

On the rear, it has a rather bravery back cover design with a huge “NOW” logo and a smaller infinix logo on the bottom right corner. As for the cameras, it has a rectangular camera housing with a huge camera sensor on the top and two small sensors, which the squarish sensor might be the periscopic camera. The most intriguing feature on it will be the 160W fast-charging, supported with the 160W Ultra Flash Charger which could be the first in the market.

EIther way, there’s still no official information on the tech specs and release date of the device now. Would you be interested in getting this new Infinix smartphone as soon as it is available in the market? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Infinix to launch new 260W wired and 110W wireless All-Round FastCharge technology this 9 March

Infinix is set to announce a new 260W wired charging and 110W wireless charging this Thursday (9 March 2023). Part of its new “All-Round FastCharge” solution, read on below to find out more.

The company said that the dual fast charging combination will bring consumers a supreme charging experience that would set a new benchmark for fast charging. Furthermore, the technology would also employ safe, flexible and smart solutions which would redefine the fast charge experience.

Infinix asserted that the new All-Round FastCharge technology is a testament to the company’s commitment to the user charging experience. It meets diverse use cases such as wired/wireless fast charging, wired/wireless reverse charging, bypass charging, smart charging, secure charging and multi-protocol charging.

Specifically, the technology debuts main innovative breakthroughs in charging architecture and charger design. These include:

The charging technology will be implemented on upcoming Infinix phones, though no specific smartphones were mentioned. Hence, do make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest development on this, as well as for other trending tech news!


Inflation raised iPhone SE's price by RM200, iPhone 13 series & iPhone 12's price dropped slightly

As per tradition, older iPhone models will become cheaper whenever a new iPhone series is announced. However, that's not really the case for the Malaysian market. Due to inflation, the iPhone SE (3rd Gen) apparently got more expensive whereas the iPhone 13 series and iPhone 12 prices only dropped a bit.

For the iPhone SE's case, the new prices have been adjusted from inflation and the models are now RM2249 (64GB), RM2499 (128GB) and RM2999 (256GB). Originally, the launching prices were RM2099, RM2299 and RM2799 for the same respective iPhone SE models. That's a RM200 difference now.

On the other hand, the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 also got RM200 off but not for the highest memory configuration. The iPhone 12 has the biggest drop from its original price but it now has the same price tag as the iPhone 13 mini which may make you think twice. You can refer to the table below for your reference:

For your information, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max pre-orders for the Malaysian market start on 16 September and they will be available on 23 September 2022. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus pre-orders will begin on the same day too. However, the iPhone 14's availability will come first on 23 September, followed by the iPhone 14 Plus on 7 October 2022.

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


ASUS Service Month is happening from 1 June until 30 June 2019 with up to 10% discount on spare parts

In conjunction with ASUS’ 30th year anniversary along with the upcoming Raya celebrations, they will be hosting the ASUS Service Month, starting from 1 June until 30 June 2019. During the aforementioned campaign, ASUS will be offering spare parts for any laptops, tablets, All-in-One PCs, Tower PCs as well as smartphones with up to 10% off at all authorised service centres in Malaysia.

Do take note that the discount is only applied towards the replacement parts, while labour costs, as well as transportation fees for it, will still be charged in full. To those who unfortunately have damaged their devices while conducting their own repairs, will be eligible for the discounts as well. To find out more information regarding this offer, ASUS insist that you give them a call at 1300-88-3495 and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


InkyPen signs deal with Kodansha, brings new list of manga to the Nintendo Switch

If you want to read manga on your Nintendo Switch, you could do that by downloading the InkyPen app and sign up for a monthly subscription. The library of comics available through the app wasn't a very large one before this, but that's changing now that InkyPen has inked (heh!) a new deal with a manga publisher. Users will now be able to read manga licensed by Kodansha on their Nintendo Switch.

According to TechRadar, InkyPen had promised to add manga to its library back when the e-reader app first launched for the Switch console back in 2018. But it was only till recently that the Kodansha partnership was completed, allowing users to read manga like Attack on Titan, Fairy Tail, Fire Force, The Seven Deadly Sins, and more. By signing up for its monthly subscription for USD 7.99 (~RM34.91), you get to read all you want through the app.

This is a Nintendo Switch app that will probably see more use in future, especially for fans of manga or anime. As for video streaming services, the only ones currently available would be Crunchyroll and YouTube. No Netflix or Marvel comics yet, unfortunately.

With that said, what are your thoughts on the InkyPen app? Also, what other apps would you like to have available on the Nintendo Switch? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.