The Huawei Mate 50 series is now available in Celcom, Digi & Maxis, starting from RM55/month

Today, Huawei Malaysia announced that the Mate 50 series are now available at our three local telcos. Now purchasable at Celcom, Digi and Maxis, here are the package deals you can get that fit your preference.

Starting with Celcom, Celcom MEGA plan subscribers can now purchase the Mate50 Pro Kunlun Edition for only RM110/month and receive complimentary gifts. This limited-time offer is available today until 31 July 2023 via Celcom Online Shop and Celcom outlets, while stocks last. On the other hand, Maxis Postpaid subscribers can purchase the HUAWEI Mate50 Series for as low as RM55/month via the Zerolution plan, with up to 36 months instalments, zero upfront payment and 0% interest rate with complimentary gifts on Maxis official website.

Lastly, Digi will be offering the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro Kunlun Glass Version for as low as RM64/month via PhoneFreedom 365 plan and receive a complimentary HUAWEI Wireless Car Charger. The offer is valid from 28 April 2023 until 31 July 2023 via Digi Store Online, Digi Store and Digi Store Express, while stocks last. That’s not all, customers will be able to receive a 50% extra quota when they sign up with Digi Postpaid 120 or Digi Postpaid 150 and enjoy zero upfront payment, 0% interest and free delivery upon orders made exclusively on Digi Store Online.

The Huawei Mate 50 Series is now available in three variants, including the Mate 50 Pro Kunlun Glass Edition – available in Orange Vegan Leather, Silver and Carbon Black colour options, priced at RM5299; and Mate 50 Pro – offering in Black and Silver colour options, priced at RM4499; the Mate 50 in Black and Silver colour options, priced at RM3699.

By the way, Huawei Malaysia will be launching the P60 Pro, Mate X3 and other accessories soon on 11 May 2023. For more information about the launch, you can check out our news article here, and stay tuned for our official news coverage only at TechNave.com.


The Huawei Mate RS is available for pre-order on Shopee and 11street for RM6999

The Porsche designed Huawei Mate RS have been spotted on Shopee and 11street for pre-order at the price of RM6999, and is expected to ship somewhere between 16 May 2018 to 18 May 2018. Based on what we know, there wasn't any official announcement from Huawei Malaysia regarding the launch of the Huawei Mate RS.

To go into detail regarding the tech specs, the Mate RS is running on a Hisilicon Kirin 970, 6GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, 40MP + 20MP + 8MP triple rear camera, 24MP selfie camera, 6-inch display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, and it's powered by a 4000mAh battery. There are a few notable features on the Mate RS such as the in-display fingerprint scanner, triple camera rear setup and also designed by Porche. For more updates like these, stay tuned to Technave.com.


4G LTE capable Samsung Galaxy Core lite officially announced for under RM1000

It seems the race is on for more affordable 4G LTE devices as Samsung have officially announced the Galaxy Core Lite for just TWD7990 (RM853). Other tech specs for the Galaxy Core Lite include a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 4.7-inch display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, 5MP rear camera with LED flash and 2000 mAh battery. Running on Android 4.3 the Galaxy Core Lite is available for Taiwan in June 2014, but there are still no details on Malaysia release dates or pricing. In related news, a number of other below RM1000 4G LTE smartphones are coming to Malaysia including the Huawei Ascend G6 and we should be able to expect the OPPO R1S or the ASUS ZenFone 5 LTE eventually.


Apple Watch priced from $349 (RM1285) to $12000 (RM44216)

While it has been announced, the pricing and release date for the Apple Watch wasn't actually revealed, until now. While international pre-orders start from 10 April 2015 and ship on 24 April 2015, we should be able to expect the Apple Watch in Malaysia a few months afterwards. Pricing begins with the aluminum alloy Apple Watch Sport with the 38mm version going for $349 (RM1285) while the 42mm version will go for $399 (RM1470). The stainless steel Apple Watch 38mm version will be priced from $549 (RM2022) whille the 42mm version will start from $599 (RM2207). The 18k gold Apple Watch edition 38mm version will go from $10000 (RM36847) while the 42mm will start from $12000 (RM44216). While it isn't unusual for someone to wear a watch priced the same as a small car here in Malaysia, it is the most expensive price for a smartwatch yet. Too bad that it only works for Apple devices for now


The Huawei Mate X2 and other devices are getting HarmonyOS update from April onwards

Aside from announcing the new HUAWEI Mate X2 foldable phone, Huawei also talked about HarmonyOS last night. HarmonyOS 2.0 beta version has been out for quite some time now and starting from April onwards, some Huawei phones will be getting the upgrade via OTA.

Of course, the Huawei Mate X2 will be the first one to get it first which also confirms that it's running on EMUI 11 based on Android 11 for now. Besides that, Huawei didn't exactly show us a list of devices that are getting the update, but we think it should make its debut on the latest Huawei P, Mate and Nova series in time.

As for HONOR devices, they might not have it since they are now an independent brand. Huawei is also planning to utilize HarmonyOS in more smart home devices such as a smart TV, smartwatches and others. Plus, the company has been busy adding more apps into the App Gallery although the options aren't as many if compared to the Apple App and Google Play Store.

So there you have it, we will just have to wait and see for the update in April. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei Mate X2 will launch soon on 22 February 2021

Just a few hours ago, Huawei Consumer Business President Yu Chengdong just posted an official launch date for the Huawei Mate X2. The upcoming second-gen foldable phone is scheduled to launch in China on 22 February 2021, which could also mean that the Huawei P50 series may make its potential debut but that's just us speculating.

On his Weibo post, it translated to him proclaiming the Mate Xs as still the best folding screen on the market today (lol, right). Moreover, he went on to say the company will focus on more breakthroughs and continuously optimize the core experience of their products. It also seems that President Yu is excited to showcase the Mate X2 since he has been using it for a while.

According to rumours, the Mate X2 is said to be different in terms of design but with an internal folding double screen look. The poster doesn't seem to give that much idea how of it would look like and may not be the same as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. In terms of tech specs, the Kirin 9000 chipset should be on board.

22 February will be here soon so until then, let's just wait and see. The Huawei Mate Xs may not also make its way to the Malaysian market seeing how the ban is still not lifted yet by the US government. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei Mate Xs 5G will be released in Malaysia on 20 March with the price of RM11,111

As some of you already know, the upcoming Huawei Mate Xs flagship will be arriving soon in Malaysia on 20 March 2020. As Malaysia's first 5G foldable smartphone, there is a 5-digit price tag and get ready - it will cost RM11,111. Of course, Huawei Malaysia will also include some exclusive bonuses and rewards for those who actually plan to purchase the phone.

According to the short video teaser, customers who will be buying the Mate Xs get to enjoy exclusive privileges and benefits from Bonia, which is worth up to a total of RM150,000. It doesn't stop there, the first CIMB customers who purchase it with their credit card will bring home a Huawei Watch GT2 and 10x CIMB Bonus points, while the rest from the 21st customer will receive the latter. Malaysians can also enjoy a free Business Class upgrade with a purchase of an Economy Flex ticket and rewards with Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

Then from our local telco deals, customers can get the phone for a lot less. Celcom customers can get the phone at RM7888 with Celcom MEGA Plan, whereas Maxis customers can pay RM450/month with zero upfront payment on Zerolution for the Mate Xs. Finally, Huawei Malaysia will also giveaway a free pair of Huawei Freebuds 3 (worth RM679) and an Envelope leather cover (worth RM299).

So what do you think of the price and rewards? Let us know in the Facebook post and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei MateBook D14 and MateBook 14 will be available exclusively online 27 July 2021

Today, Huawei Malaysia just announced that the upcoming Huawei MateBook D14 and MateBook 14 will be arriving in Malaysia soon. On top of that, both of these laptops will be exclusively sold online on 27 July 2021 on the HUAWEI Store Online, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada.

While the price tags aren't revealed yet, here's a recap of the tech specs. The MateBook D14 features a 14-inch 1080p Fullview IPS anti-glare display in FHD resolution. Powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, the laptop can be connected with a HUAWEI smartphone via Multi-Collaboration for multitasking. It's also equipped with a 56Wh battery and comes with a 65W USB-C charger.

On the other hand, the MateBook 14 sports an AMD Ryzen 4000H Series Mobile Processor in 7nm. With that, it's also integrated with an AMD Radeon GPU which is suitable for content creation. The battery is also the same using a 56Wh battery and the FullView display supports 2K resolution.

The pricing will surely be announced on 27 July so until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei MateBook D14 will be just RM2299 at the September Fiesta and more

As we approach the end of August, Huawei Malaysia just announced that it will still be continuing its promotion sales after Merdeka. Dubbed as the Huawei September Fiesta, there are selected products with up to 90% discounts starting today onwards (25 August) until 3 September 2021. On top of that, there is also something special happening from 1-3 September 2021.

So what's happening between 1-3 September? Well, there are two scenarios for each day. For example, the first 100 customers who complete a purchase at the Huawei Online Store during the first day will be granted a mini speaker for free. Moreover, the top 3 customers who spend the most on a single order on the first day will win a free pair of Huawei FreeBuds 3 wireless earphones. You can check out more details in the image below.

If you're curious about what other selected Huawei products are on sale, you can check out the table below for your reference.

That's all, folks. You can visit the Huawei September Fiesta webpage right here to check it out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei MateBook X Pro has a pop-up camera on its keyboard to safeguard privacy

So this came in, Huawei just released a news that its upcoming MateBook X Pro has a Recessed Camera feature and it's the world's first laptop to have such feature. What does this mean? It means that the webcam is actually hiding within the laptop and pops up when it's pressed. How cool is that?

But why? Well, this is to fight against privacy from hackers who can actually access the laptops that we rely on work so much. In this modern era of accessible internet, we are already exposed to the risk of being exposed to random hackers online (even more so if you simply accept any suspicious links to unsecured websites and getting a malware). Obviously, no one likes to be spied upon, even Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook covers his notebook's webcam with a tape.

In addition, Huawei is also adopting a design concept called "Pure and Invisible" to achieve a near bezel-less FullView display. That probably explains why the webcam was not there in the first place and relocated to the keyboard area.

What do you think of the Recessed Camera? This is definitely one of a kind. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei MateBook X Pro with Intel Core i7 will come to Malaysia in limited quantities from 27 October 2018

For those who missed the fact that the Huawei MateBook X Pro with Intel Core i7 processor is coming to Malaysia soon, here's a shout-out in that it will be available at the previously mentioned roadshows starting from the sales launch on 27 October 2018 from 9.00am but in limited quantities. While the MateBook X Pro and MateBook D were previously available for pre-order, the MateBook X Pro with Intel Core i7 processor was not included. In addition, the first early birds in the queue will get free ANC earpieces to go with the Dolby Atmos audio.

As a reminder, the Huawei MateBook X Pro, Matebook D and Mate 20 series smartphones will be available at roadshows at Pavilion Central Court, Queensbay Mall and AEON Dato Onn on 27 October 2018. The ANC earpieces will be available for the first 30 earlybirds at Pavilion KL and the first 10 at both Queensbay Mall and AEON Dato Onn.

Asides from the 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8550U processor, the MateBook X Pro also features a 3K resolution FullView Touchscreen, recessed camera, split keyboard, 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. The Huawei Mate 20 series consisting of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will also be on sale along with various freebies such as DJI Tello drone.


The Huawei MatePad 10.4 will be launched on 23 April, same day as Nova 7 series

Two weeks ago, the tech specs and expected price of the Huawei MatePad 10.4 were being leaked online, but the official launch date was nowhere to be found. With the price expected to start from RMB1799 (~RM1011), it sounds like the MatePad 10.4 is going to be in the budget range offered by Huawei from its tablet line. Today, it has been announced that the Huawei MatePad 10.4 will be meeting the world on 23 April, the same date with the launch of Nova 7 series.

The upcoming Huawei tablet is going to sport a 10.4-inch FHD+ display with slim bezels and an 8MP front-facing camera. At the back, we will be seeing another 8MP camera sensor as well with LED flash. The Huawei MatePad 10.4 is expected to house a HiSilicon Kirin 810 chipset with support of up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. Other than that, it will also bring a large 7250mAh battery for longevity.

Furthermore, the tablet will be featuring a Harman Kardon-tuned quad-speaker setup, so we guess that you could blast music with it in high quality. It will support Huawei’s M-pen stylus (sold separately) as well for you to express creativity and perform tasks seamlessly. These are the only information about the MatePad 10.4 that we could get at the moment, be patient for three more days to find out more about it!

Let us know what you think about the Huawei MatePad 10.4 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more launch event updates.


The Huawei MatePad SE 10.4 will be RM300 off in early December 2022

For a limited time only, Huawei Malaysia will be offering the MatePad SE 10.4" at a discount. Initially priced at RM999, customers can purchase the tablet at an instant rebate of RM300 as well as stand a chance to win a free pair of Huawei FreeBuds 4i.

The RM300 voucher will be available across these three platforms - HUAWEI Official Website,  HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada. It should be noted that the promoted MatePad SE unit is the 4GB + 64GB WiFi version. A total of 12 winners will be announced in several periods; on the 3rd, 6th, 9th, and the 12th of December on HUAWEI’ Official Website.

To recap the tech specs, the MatePad SE features a 10.4-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution, Snapdragon 680 chipset, 4GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage and a 5100mAh battery. There is also a 5MP rear camera, a 2MP front camera, and runs on HarmonyOS 3. The sound system is supported by Huawei Histen 8.0 technology.

The promotion will begin from 1 until 11 December 2022. That's all, folks and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei Nova 2 Lite is THE value device for Malaysia's Superstar youth!

Being young, hip and trendy, Malaysia's youth often yearn for that one device that can turn them into Superstars or lead that Superstar lifestyle. Unfortunately, this also quite often require lots of money to buy, something which many young Malaysians (and parents of young Malaysians) lack.

Thankfully, Huawei have listened and come out with the Huawei Nova 2 Lite which at a super affordable price of RM799 not only lets you be a Superstar but does it in style. Read on and find out how below.

Most value smartphones below RM1K all look the same with their rather thick and ugly metal bodies but the super slim 7.8mm thin Nova 2 Lite not only lets you go glamorous fashionista in shiny blue but you can also go for dignified black, your choice. If you're looking for a device that will turn heads, then we'd definitely suggest the blue coloured version but both weigh in at a lightweight 155g so you won't even notice it in your pocket or bag.

Formerly features you'd normally find on a flagship smartphone, the value-priced Nova 2 Lite not only packs in Face unlock but it also offers a fast rear fingerprint sensor so you can stay secure and keep your privacy even if your partner (or worse, your parents!) wants to check out your brand new phone.

There's also a 5.99-inch HD+ full view display, so you can watch widescreen video or movies in High Definition, a feature normally not available for smartphones below RM1K but here you have one for below RM800. In addition, there's also an upcoming Huawei AR Lens stickers feature available on the next update so you can take selfies with virtual rabbit ears on.

You can unlock your Huawei Nova 2 Lite with your face...

It is no secret that Malaysian youth love to take selfies and the Nova 2 Lite takes some of the best with its Selfie toning flash that allows studio-quality lighting effects even in low-light conditions. Offering both smart auto-adjustment and manual modes for your 8MP front camera, the Nova 2 Lite makes every portrait selfie the perfect shot.

Getting a natural blurry background or bokeh effect shot is all important as it focuses all the attention on you or your subject which is why the 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras on the Nova 2 Lite make that photography superstardom an easy thing. With the ability to adjust your focus even after the shot has been taken with the wide aperture mode, the Nova 2 Lite is one solid budget cameraphone.

Get all the details with each strand of hair clearly visible with the front camera on the Huawei Nova 2 Lite

The Selfie toning flash helps retain great skin tone even in low-light conditions

Or catch great photos with blurry bokeh backgrounds that focus on your subject.

Last but not least, for many Malaysian youths, it plain sucks having to bring around a powerbank or search for a power socket. So Huawei while the 3000 mAh battery is normal sized, the energy efficient and power sipping Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with the HD+ display are expertly managed by the AI power management so you can watch movies all day while the processor and HD+ display are powerful enough to play most games lag free.

So there you have it folks, if you're a Malaysian youth or are looking to get a smartphone for your young Malaysian then the Huawei Nova 2 Lite should definitely be on your consideration list. If you're looking to get it, go check out the usual VMALL or other authorized resellers for one of the best smartphones for Malaysia's young superstars. Stay tuned for more at TechNave.com.


Apple Watch smartwatch officially announced

The Apple Watch comes in His and Her sizes

The Apple Watch is probably the most anticipated smartwatch around. Going for a thick slab of touchscreen look with rounded corners and a Retina screen it will come in two sizes, one smaller 38mm sized case and another larger 42mm sized case, making it good for both men and women or at least those with small and large sized wrists. Like other normal smartwatches, it is a companion device, meant to work with your Apple iPhone but it is also a fitness tracker. Detailed tech specs are not available yet, but we do know that it has a battery life of about one day, uses an Apple S1 system-on-chip, has a Retina Display and NFC. It is compatible with Apple iPhones from the Apple iPhone 5 and above. Notable features include:Customizable cases and straps ~ There are 3 cases, one in 18K gold called the Watch Edition that comes with a sapphire crystal glass cover, one in anodized aluminum called the Watch Sport with a ionized glass like Corning Gorilla Glass (but still not mentioned specifically) and one in stainless steel going by the standard Watch. Straps can be removed and attached easily through a slide-in insert system that clicks open with a safety catch on the underside of the watch. Watch straps include metal links, magnetized leather, magnetized metal mesh, rubberized silicon, pure leather with a metal clasp and more.

Digital Crown (The Home button) ~ This is the large clickable dial on the side, which allows for zooming in and out or going back to the Home screen. This allows for zooming without having to pinch the screen, which is difficult for such a small touchscreen.

The big dial on the side is the digital crown providing precision control without having to use the touchscreen

Touch Sensitive display and Taptic Engine ~ The taptic engine provides haptic feedback while electrodes around the screen lets it detect how much force you use for each touch. A light tap or a hard push can do different things, providing more levels of interface with a smaller screen space.

The Taptic Engine provides haptic feedback

Magnetic Wireless charging ~ The magnetic wireless charger snaps on with no need for special alignment or any external ports.

Easy to do magnetic wireless charger snaps on with no special alignment necessary

Heart rate sensor ~ four sapphire crystal lens covered sensors on the underside of the Apple Watch detects your heart rate, so you're constantly tracked even if you're on the move.

Four sapphire crystal covered sensors provide accurate heart rate readings

The above features are just the tip of the iceberg for all the features and apps available on the Apple Watch as this includes a calendar, maps, passbook, music control, Apple TV or iTunes control, remote camera control and viewfinder, stopwatch, timer, alarm, world clock, stocks, weather, photos, Siri and much more. More can be expected soon as Apple have already made the Apple WatchKit available to developers. There are still no Malaysia release dates or pricing detais yet, but we expect the Apple Watch to come to Malaysia in 2015, so we'll probably see it in Q1 of 2015. Pricing is expected to start from $349 (RM1117). While the sapphire crystal glass may offer a good amount of scratch proofing, there is no mention about water or dust proofing, so we'll assume that it can take a drop or two of water but not much more.

Introducing the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch highlight video

Check out the Apple Watch for health and fitness


The Huawei Nova 2i has been selling like hotcakes thanks to support from the consumers

A successful opening for the Huawei Nova 2i

Huawei Malaysia's reputation has been growing steadily thanks to the huge support from the Malaysian consumers, in a move to return the favour of the awesome support from consumers, the company has launched the affordable and feature-filled Nova 2i with resounding attention and redoubled support from consumers on 13 October 2017.

It wasn't a surprise that the budget-friendly RM1299 smartphone was quickly sold out. According to the company, they have sold so many units that they have to make urgent requests for new stocks. Vmall.my, Huawei Malaysia's one-stop online store, reportedly experienced similar heavy online traffic. The first and second batches of the all new Nova series were sold out within the first few hours of listing.

While the consumers did have to wait until 2PM for the official sale, they were later greeted by a live performance by Hannah Delisha, the new ambassador for the Nova series at Pavilion. Ten lucky customers also got to have a selfie opportunity with the local artist and went home with a printed photo. What's more, the first 100 customers and fans were given an exclusive gift box (worth RM898) too that consist of a Huawei Band SS, a selfie stick, a headphone and a ring holder.

Hannah Delisha showing the media on the new #SuperStarSelfie device

One of the first 100 customers going home with the exclusive gift

As mentioned before on our website, the Nova 2i is the company's latest and first smartphone to integrate a 5.93-inch FullView display (1080p, 18:9 ratio), a quad-camera module setup and a new smart ambient selfie flash. If you're still contemplating on buying it, perhaps you can check out our Top 5 reasons why the Huawei Nova 2i is the best value for money smartphone article here.

For those who couldn't make it to the sales launch, you can still purchase it online at Vmall.my, other Huawei Experience Stores and Display Zones all across Malaysia.


The Huawei Nova 3 is finally available in Malaysia for the price of RM1899 + overwhelming response of the first day

The Huawei Nova 3 is officially available in selected Huawei Experience Stores across Malaysia for the price of RM1899. The Huawei Experience Store at Pavilion received overwhelming response due to the Red Outfit promo as customers who wear red while purchasing the Huawei Nova 3 will be entitled for gifts worth more than RM1000, one of these gifts include a Huawei A2 Band, Nova Privilege Card as well as a Huawei Bluetooth Earpiece AM61.

Plenty of celebrities such as Wany Hasrita, Haqiem Rusli, Hafeez, Mikail, Hael Husaini as well as fashion designer Jimmy Lim were at the launch as well providing tips and tricks for taking the perfect seflie as well as how to compliment their outfits with the Huawei Nova 3.

Tech specs wise, the Huawei Nova 3 is running on a HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, dual 16MP+24MP camera in the rear, 24MP+2MP front facing selfie camera, 6.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, and it is powered by a 3750mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Huawei Nova 4 is coming to Malaysia next week!

Recently announced in December, the Huawei Nova 4 looks to be coming to Malaysia as soon as next week, as media invites have been sent out for 16 January 2018. Featuring a 25MP in-display front camera and 2 variants with 20MP + 16MP + 2MP and 48MP + 16MP + 2MP triple rear camera setups, the phone will be powered by the Kirin 970 chipset. No Malaysia pricing details yet, but it was initially priced in China at 3099 Yuan (~RM1880) and 3399 Yuan (~RM2062).

Huawei claims that it will have the world's tiniest front camera featuring to achieve a pretty high screen-ratio of up to 91.8%, with AI Beauty mode that improves on the facial shape, skin colour and others. Other tech specs and features include 8GB of RAM, 128GB internal storage, 6.4-inch full-screen display and a 3750mAh battery. We expect it to likely come in red as one of the colours, just in time for CNY 2019.


The Huawei Nova 4e is ready to impress the young generation with 4 cool features!

The Huawei Nova series has always been designed to appeal to the younger generation and the Huawei nova 4e now offers 4 exciting features to make you surprisingly stylish!

The Huawei nova 4e supports video ringtones for incoming calls. You can either download short videos from Tik Tok or set your own recorded video as a video ringtone to make your incoming call ringtones incredibly unique!

Equipped with a 32MP front selfie camera, the Huawei nova 4e brings your selfie to a whole new level of quality like never before. Offering beauty mode in 10 levels, it captures sharp and appealing photos even when taken in front of the light.

No worries if you are just a small step away from being a social media influencer, as the Huawei nova 4e will take you that one step closer!

3D Qmoji is something fun to play with as every chat is a surprise. You may chat with your loved one early in the morning even if you don’t wear makeup. Have fun with a range of adorable animals!

As the camera is one of the essential features for mobile phones, the Huawei nova 4e comes equipped with a trendy ultra wide-angle camera. It allows you to capture all the bits and pieces, leaving nothing out of sight!

The Huawei nova 4e features a 6.15-inch full HD dewdrop display, Kirin 710 chipset, 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM memory, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Histen 5.0 audio, GPU Turbo 2.0, 3340mAh battery capacity and EMUI 9 running Android 9.0 system.

As for the camera, the Huawei nova 4e utilizes Huawei's first 32MP front camera and boasts a triple rear camera unit that includes a 24MP wide angle + 8MP ultra wide-angle (up to 120 -degree) + 2MP depth sensor! In addition, it supports handheld Super Night Mode, HiVision and other AI recognition functions.

The Huawei nova 4e meets the varied needs of every young phone user, including price and specifications. If you are looking for a compelling phone that is friendly to your pocket, you may purchase it via Huawei’s official website. For the latest mobile news, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


The Huawei Nova 5T will appear at the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2019

It was only yesterday that we reported that the Huawei Nova 5T could be in the works, but that's all changed now thanks to Huawei Mobile Malaysia for announcing a new #WeAreNova Fashion Showcase which serves as the first official look of the smartphone, globally!

At the moment, we barely have any idea what could the tech specs be. But if you're interested to check out the phone ASAP - you can join the #novaOOTD contest starting from today (20 August) until 22 August 2019. The rules are pretty simple, all you have to do is take a selfie of yourself in your OOTD and share it online (Instagram or Facebook in public setting) with the hashtag #novaOOTD and #WeAreNova, as well as tagging @huaweimobilemy in the post.

Five random winners will be announced in Huawei Mobile Malaysia's Facebook page and each will have a pair of exclusive access tickets to the #WeAreNova Fashion Showcase at KLFW2019 on 25th August 2019. To read the full terms and conditions, you can check it out right here.

As far as tech specs go, the Nova 5T is said to be the same as the HONOR 20 with a Kirin 980 chipset, a 6.26-inch display, a quad rear camera (48MP + 16MP + 2MP + 2MP), 32MP front camera, and a 3750mAh battery pack. Honestly, we won't be surprised if that was the case. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNavel.com.


The Huawei Nova lite is available in Malaysia for RM999 in either black or gold

The Huawei Nova lite has a glass front and back with a metal frame. Featuring a Kirin 655 processor with 3GB RAM and 16GB of storage + up to 128GB microSD support. It also has a 12MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 5.2-inch full HD display, fingerprint sensor and 3000 mAh battery. It is currently available in black and gold for RM999 from Lazada and SatuGadget.


The Huawei P20 Pro Twilight is now available exclusively by Maxis

The limited edition Huawei P20 Pro Twilight is now being offered by Maxis through their various mobile plans including All Maxis Zerolution Plans as well as through normal 24 months contract such as the MaxisONE Plan 188, MaxisONE Plan 158 and the MaxisONE Plan 128.

To go into detail about the device, the Huawei P20 Pro is running on a Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 40MP + 20MP + 8MP triple rear camera, 24MP selfie camera, 6.1-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels, and lastly, it is powered by as 4000mAh battery. The device is one of the two smartphones to reach triple digit scores on DxOMark at 109 next to the Huawei P20 which scored 102. For more information, check out TechNave.com for more news and reviews of the device.


The Huawei P20 Pro might pack in a 40MP sensor for 5x Hybrid Zoom?

Leakster Roland Quandt strikes again from WinFuture for the possible camera features of the upcoming triple rear camera Huawei P20 Pro. According to him, one of the sensors on the P20 Pro will be a 40MP sensor which works with an 8MP telephoto sensor to deliver a sort of 5x Hybrid Zoom. The other camera sensor is expected to be a 20MP monochrome sensor for clearer details.

While the existing camera tech is expected to come with a 3x optical zoom, the Hybrid Zoom may increase this to 5x by taking a higher resolution picture scaled down to the size of the 8MP telephoto sensor, allowing for a digital powered zoom that won't blur out the details. No news yet how effective this might be, but with Leica working together with Huawei still and possibly lending a Vario-Summilux-H lens as well, this could turn out to be surprisingly well done.

Other camera features expected to come with the Huawei P20 Pro include variable aperture due to the aforementioned Leica Vario-Summilux-H which when combined with the A. I. Scene Detection from the Kirin 970 processor could result in a more intelligently done switch between the F/1.6 and F/2.4 apertures. The F/1.6 aperture would be better suited for low light shots by letting in more light while the F/2.4 aperture could result in sharper images for fast moving objects but again, nothing has been confirmed just yet.

Recent teasers also hint at a 960fps super slow motion feature as well, along with better stabilization and more lighting features. The non-Vario-Summilux-H powered P20 could pack in these features as well as they don't necessarily require variable aperture.

The Huawei P20 series are expected to also come with 6.1-inch 19:9 aspect ratio full view displays (bigger than the Mate 10 Pro) with a notch due to the FHD+ or 2240 x 1080 pixel resolution. They may also include front fingerprint sensors built into capacitive home buttons as well, no doubt with built-in navigation features, allowing Huawei to do away with the capacitive navigation keys.

No Malaysian release dates or pricing details yet but earlier predictions of 899 euros (RM4345) for the Huawei P20 Pro remain the same. European prices are notoriously higher than Malaysian prices though, so don't give up hoping for an affordable P20 smartphone just yet. As always with such leaks, do take this with a good amount of salt, but @rquandt has been fairly accurate previously. Stay tuned to TechNave.com as we'll be there to check it out in Paris.


The Huawei P20 Series has sold more than 6 millions units worldwide

At CES Asia 2018, Huawei has announced that they have sold more than 6 million units of the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro worldwide, which is more than 81% globally as compared to the Huawei P10 last year. On another note, Huawei has also launched their second annual NEXT-IMAGE awards where users can showcase their photographs globally starting today. For more information you can visit their official awards website.

To go into detail regarding the tech specs of the Huawei P20, the device is running on a HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal memory, 12MP + 20MP dual camera setup in the rear, 24MP front facing selfie camera, 5.8-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels, and it is powered by a 3400mAh non-removable battery. As for the Huawei P20 Pro, the device is also powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 40MP + 20MP + 8MP triple camera sensor at the rear, 24MP front facing selfie camera, 6.1-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels, and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery. For more news like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Huawei P30 Pro is now the cameraphone king with a DxOMark score of 119, reveals some of its secrets

Right after the global launch of the Huawei P30 series, camera-centric site DxOMark have given the P30 Pro the highest mobile camera score of 112, knocking out the Mate 20 Pro, P20 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10+ which were at 109. Featuring massive improvements over practically any other smartphone currently in the market, DxOMark not only says that “... the P30 Pro is easily the most versatile mobile imaging tool to date…” but also reveals that its secret to success is a mixture of super resolution or photo binning (combining multiple RAW images into one) like in the Google Pixel 3, the new periscope lens and the ToF sensor.

Apparently, the ToF or Time-of-Flight sensor plays a much larger role than we thought, as it offers faster and more accurate depth mapping that when combined with the periscope lens, up to 50x digital zoom and improved stabilization results in the best performing still image cameraphone yet. They remark that its new RYYB sensor offers good target exposure and detail in low light to very low light, with marked improvements in both zoom and bokeh.

On the video side, they also saw significant improvements with much better stabilization and faster reacting AutoFocus that tracks better and records with lower noise levels and more accurate white balancing. They do note that there are still some issues though as the sky colour can be unnaturally rendered when shooting outdoors sometimes with sometimes soft corners and image artifacts which include hue shift.

While it still beats out its predecessors with a selfie score of 89 thanks to the 32MP front camera, the selfie king remains the Galaxy S10+ at 96. DxOMark do say that the P30 Pro front camera improves on bokeh, exposure and white balance with effective stabilization but the fixed-focus lens has a limited depth of field along with visible noise in outdoor and low light conditions.

We're hoping these slight imperfections can be fixed with more updates, but for now, the P30 Pro is probably the best pioneering periscope zoom cameraphone you can get. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more Huawei P30 Pro news and all the latest in tech.


Apple, Xiaomi, TCL and realme have faced shortage of supply due to the Coronavirus Outbreak!

The recent widespread of the coronavirus which is known as SARS-VoC-2 originated from Wuhan district has now reached into multiple countries even the US. The outbreak has led to a shortage of supply in manufactures especially smartphone brands like Apple, Xiaomi, and realme.

According to the source, Chinese manufacturers such as Xiaomi, realme, TCL as well as Apple are the ones that have taken the hit due to the shortage of supply units for their smartphones, TV models and also air conditioning during the closure. Compared to those aforementioned brands, Apple has reported being getting the worst hit due to the outbreak because it crippled its supply chain and this extends to the company’s Apple Watch series as well.

Although most of the brands have got back into production recently, manufacturers still need to face the price hikes for some of the components needed for the productions which lead to either an increase in the product price for the consumers or absorption by the companies. This also creates a chain reaction towards both online and offline retailers where they are now stockpiling products fearing further shortage in the supply chain.

With that said, this could influence the market prices towards tech gadgets products and do start saving up to prepare for the hike. Do stay tuned for more latest news updates on TechNave.com.


The Huawei P30 can be yours for under RM2000 from Shopee's Electronic Deals day

11.11 is coming and you know what does that mean? ONLINE SHOPPING TIME YO! We got some sweet tips from Shopee that there will be an Electronics Deal happening on the date itself at midnight sharp. Discounts will go up to 50% and a wide variety of products including home appliances, mobile phones, camera gadgets, laptops, and accessories will be part of it.

Just so you know, the 11.11 promo prices aren't fully revealed. But the teases are enticing enough to get you started. For smartphone hunters, the Huawei P30 and Samsung Galaxy A50s will be going below RM2000 and that's awesome. Besides that, there are other attractive products as well, such as the GoPro Hero 8, Sennheiser wireless earphones, Acer Nitro, and many more. Without further ado, check out what you can get from the promotion below!

You can start filling up your cart now by visiting the Electronic Sale page on Shopee. There are limited quantities only so better act fast, and just a heads-up - you can also enjoy free shipping with minimum spending of RM11, daily cashback of up to 111%, and a chance to purchase a Toyota Vios for only RM1 when you shop on Shopee this 11.11 Big Sale.

That's all, folks! Happy Shopee-ing and stay tuned for more Shopee news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei P40 Pro will be RM2999 on 8.8 one-day sale only and more

It seems that the mid-year sales have not ended for some brands and Huawei Malaysia is no exception. In view of the upcoming 8.8 sales, some of Huawei's discounted prices are still ongoing.

Comparing this with the previous Huawei Super Brand Day 721 sale, many of the highlighted products such as the Huawei phones aren't there anymore except for the Huawei P40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro for RM2999 and RM3899 respectively. Besides that, many accessories are still on sale which is great if you've been eyeing those.

Without beating around the bush too much, below is the table of Huawei products on discount for your reference:

Remember - these Huawei products will only be on sale on 8 August 2021. You can visit the HUAWEI Store Online, Shopee HUAWEI Official Store and Lazada HUAWEI Flagship Store to get yourself started by adding the items to your cart first. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei P40 series, MatePad Pro and Watch GT 2e will be launching in Malaysia on 2 April 2020

So this just came in, as suspected, Huawei Malaysia will be introducing the new P40 series, MatePad Pro and the Watch GT 2e tomorrow (2 April) at 6PM! Moreover, the company will also update us on their AppGallery Malaysia Progress Plan and Huawei Care 2020 via livestream.

According to the snippet image, the livestream will happen not only on their official Facebook, Twitter and YouTube channels but as well as TV channels such as TV3 and ntv 7. Other Facebook channels will also be broadcasting Huawei's livestream, which includes myMetro, New Straits Times, Says and many more. My, that's quite a huge budget just to announce the arrival of the P40 series.

To recap the tech specs, the P40 series features the latest Kirin 990 chipset, a 50MP penta rear camera, a 90Hz FLEX OLED display, 8GB of RAM, up to 512GB internal storage, 4200mAh battery and many more. Be sure to tune in and stay tuned for our official local price tag news coverage on the latest Huawei flagship, only at TechNave.com.


The Huawei P50 series and MatePad 11 could be unveiled before September 2021

It was only last week when Huawei hosted an event showcasing the HarmonyOS and devices that are eligible for the upgrade. While there was a no-show for the Huawei P50 series, we got ourselves some new information about the P50 series phone and a MatePad 11 tablet.

From the forums of Weibo, some leakers claimed that the Huawei MatePad 11 appeared on the Huawei German official website showing tech specs and features. The MatePad 11 is said to sport a Qualcomm Dragon 865 chipset, 6GB of RAM, a 64GB or 128GB storage option, a 10.95-inch IPS display with 60Hz or 120Hz refresh rate support and a stylus. On top of that, it has a rather large battery of 7250mAh that supports 22.5W fast charging.

The aforementioned tech specs are just rumours for now, but one thing we can be sure of is that the tablet would feature the latest HarmonyOS. This goes the same for the Huawei P50 series alongside more rumoured tech specs that we covered before. But in case you missed it, here are some recap.

The Huawei P50 series would have a quad rear camera design as seen from the official render. No specifications about each camera but the main sensor could have an aperture of f/1.8 and a focal length of 18mm - 125mm. As for the bottom, it could feature an IMX707 sensor with some auxiliary lenses for various means.

Last but not least, the Huawei P50 series and MatePad 11 could be unveiled before September 2021. Nothing is official, though, so do take this news with a pinch of salt but are you looking forward to it? Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei P50 series design might not change much from last year

Traditionally, Huawei would be the next phone brand to showcase their latest P series after Samsung's. Although that's the case, we have not been seeing a lot of leaks prior to the launch. The Huawei P50 series should be on the way and here are some new reports from Weibo.

According to @ChanganDigitalKing, the P50 series is most probably going to use Leica lens but with even more features and focus on the design. That said, other sources such as @onleaks and @RODENT950 have similar leaks that the P50 Pro is quite compact which looks close to the P30 Pro. On the other hand, the camera setting is close to Mate 40 so maybe the new P50 series is a hybrid combination.

Furthermore, @RODENT950 mentioned that there should be three P50 models which are the P50, P50 Pro and P50 Pro+. The displays are leaked too which could measure a 6.2-inch, 6.6-inch and 6.8-inch respectively. Other than that, the P50 series could see the return of the standard earpiece speaker instead of the acoustic screen sound technology on the P40 series.

That's all we got for the P50 series rumoured news for now, so do take them with a grain of salt. We will keep an eye on this so until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei P50 series might be revealed on 17 April with limited units

With no news from the US Government lifting the ban on Huawei anytime soon, the rumoured news of the Huawei P50 series is lacking and slow. However, there's a new piece of information that Huawei could launch the upcoming flagship on 17 April 2021.

The news source came from News Digital blogger Bald Panda in China. On top of the supposedly leaked launch date, he also said that the expected shipment volume is lesser than before. Therefore, the launch should be prioritized in mainland China more than the global market, just like how it happened with the Huawei Mate 40 series last year with the lacklustre public interest.

To recap, we should be seeing three P50 models - the vanilla P50, P50 Pro and the P50 Pro+. The vanilla variant should come with a Kirin 9000E chipset, whereas the other two would be using a Kirin 9000 chipset. Other feature highlight includes screen quality (from 90Hz to 120Hz refresh rate), ultra-light sensor and new mobile gaming features.

Huawei has definitely seen better days but are you still excited for the P50 series launch? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm variant priced from RM799 available starting 18 October 2019

Huawei has announced that the Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm variant will be available from today onwards at all Huawei Stores across Malaysia. Huawei has also stated that if you were to purchase the smartwatch which is currently priced at RM799, they will also throw in a Watch GT 2 Strap which is worth RM69 for free.

To give you a little insight, the Huawei Watch GT 2 was recently launched alongside the Huawei Mate 30 series and it comes with up to 15 sport modes, 10 training modes as well as heart rate monitoring. But that’s not all, as the smartwatch also allows the user to perform Bluetooth calls and act as a music player, which negates the need to fiddle around with your smartphone while doing various workout.

In terms of battery life, it is able to last up to two weeks(or even more if you disable most of the features) on a single charge. Head over to Huawei’s official website, if you want to know more about the Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm.

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


The Huawei Y Max is basically your very own pocket cinema and here's why

I love watching movies and TV shows. My favourite way of watching my favourite TV shows and movies? A huge screen TV and surround sound for the immersive feel, of course! The cinema is my favourite way of enjoying my movies, obviously, followed by my large screen TV at home. However, it can be pretty hard to find the time to watch my favourite shows and movies since I’m always on the go.

As smartphones evolve, some features have been integrated to give the users a better cinema experience for on the go video watchers such as me. Now the question is, is watching TV shows and movies on the Huawei Y Max as comparable as watching it at the cinema or on my TV?

When you head to the movies, the cheapest tickets would often get you odd cinema times as well as smaller and less comfortable theatres. Doesn’t that dampen your experience in a cinema? Whereas getting tickets that are a bit more pricey lands you a Gold Class viewing experience with comfy chairs and a spacious theatre which enhances the visual and audio experience.

Now, the same experience can be applied with this smartphone. Does the Huawei Y Max have the same experience as a Gold Class cinema? Absolutely. I mean, not in the sense that it has a huge theatre but think of it as a portable kind that you can keep in your pocket and bring with you anywhere. The screen is more than 7 inches in size with Dolby Atmos certified dual speakers. The best part? All that will only cost you RM1299. That's pretty worth it, to be honest.

Since we’ve dubbed this a portable cinema, obviously the main features we’d really want to scrutinize on this smartphone is the audio and visual experience when using the device. The 7 inch screen is a little smaller than a tablet but enough to be my own personal portable theatre that I can bring with me anytime and anywhere. The screen has very slim bezels, giving me more screen area to watch my shows!

The Dolby Atmos dual speakers plays audio cues, soundtracks and sounds perfectly, giving it somewhat of a surround sound experience, just like in the cinema. The audio is balanced perfectly between both speakers and synchronises perfectly with the video. The audio remains perfect regardless of different movie genres it goes through.

The speakers at the bottom of the Huawei Y Max

A speaker at the top of the screen is almost hidden and it is pointed toward the user!

Of course, like most binge sessions, obviously you’d not want to be interrupted. Isn’t it annoying when you reach the best part of your TV show and your phone battery dies on you? Trust me, I can relate. That wouldn’t be happening with the Huawei Y Max, though. This device packs a whopping 5000mAh battery, making your long Netflix binge sessions worry free.

Honestly, the Huawei Y Max carries all the quality a portable cinema should have. A large viewing experience? Check. Amazing audio quality? Check. A long battery life to survive long binge sessions? Check. An affordable price tag? Triple check!

So if you’re an avid movie watcher who loves the Gold Class treatment anywhere and anytime, this is definitely the device for you. If you want to get your own Huawei Y Max, you can head on over to any Huawei Experience stores or the official Huawei website. For more interesting innovations and news, make sure to keep an eye out on TechNave.com!


The Huawei Y9a is now official with a 16MP pop-up selfie sensor and more

Last month, there were some leaked tech specs about the Y9a and the media were expecting the phone to launch at the IFA Berlin 2020. But it seems that Huawei have already released the phone quietly, here’s the announcement about the new phone.

According to the company, the Y9a comes with 3 colour variants which are Space Silver, Sakura Pink, and Midnight Black. The body measurement of the phone is 163.5 x 76.5 x 8.95mm, weighing 197 grams. As for the display, it features a 6.63-inch FHD+ IPS display with 1080p resolution and no punch-hole or notch on top.

On the other hand, this device sports with a MediaTek G80 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage.  As for the camera, it comes with a quad-rear camera setup - 64MP (main camera) + 8MP (ultra-wide lens) + 2MP (depth lens) + 2MP (macro lens). As mentioned, there is no notch or punch-hole on the display thanks to the 16MP pop-up selfie snapper.

Besides that, this device is running on Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) based on Android 10 and supports 4G LTE connectivity. For the battery life, this device comes with a 4200mAh and a 40W fast-charge (depends on region). Would you get the Huawei Y9a if it is launched in the Malaysian market? Let us know in the comments, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


The Huawei nova 7i and nova 7 SE 5G are now on sale with RM200 off

Now that we are in December, that also means it's promotion sales time. From Huawei Malaysia's side, the company just announced that the Huawei nova 7i and nova 7 SE 5G are now on a price discount (RM200 off). This is in conjunction with their Year-End Super Rewards.

To refresh your memory, the two phones' original prices are RM1099 and RM1499 so with the discount, they are now RM899 and RM1299 respectively. On top of that, interested buyers of the nova 7 series can redeem some rewards at the Huawei Member Center which is free cloud storage up to 50GB. However, the two rewards free trial period is different because the nova 7i is using 3 months only whereas the nova 7 SE is for 12 months.

To recap, the nova 7 SE is supported by a Kirin 820 chipset, alongside a 64MP quad rear camera setup with 4K video recording, 40W SuperCharge technology and more. The nova 7i features a slightly lesser Kirin 810 chipset, 48MP quad rear camera setup +16MP front camera, a bigger 4200mAh battery and more. Do note that these two phones are purely using Huawei Mobile Services and you can already find most of the apps (not all, but most) at the AppGallery.

The promo has already begun and the price cut is actually permanent! You may visit Huawei's online store or visit the nearest Experience Store. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple acquires AI company Voysis to improve Siri

Voice assistants have been around for a few years but most of us don't use them. Among them is Apple's Siri, which was first released in late 2011. Despite the long years of development, Siri continues to be criticised for poor voice recognition accuracy and has been accused of lacking innovation. That may change now that Apple has acquired a new AI company.

According to Bloomberg, Apple recently acquired Voysis, an artificial intelligence startup that was working on digital voice assistants. The company's AI is designed to improve accuracy on recognising voice command for users who are shopping via online apps. It also uses the WaveNet, an AI model developed by Google DeepMind to create more human-like synthetic audio.

Apple did not announce what it intends to do with the technology acquired along with Voysis. But it's reasonable to believe that improving Siri is something that the company will consider. Of course, Apple could also provide the technology to App Store developers, allowing them to improve on the integration of Siri with their apps.

Hopefully, this could be the start of some real improvement to Apple's digital assistant. But with that said, what do you think of Siri and do you use it often? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


The Huawei nova 8 could be unveiled in November 2020 from the price of ~RM1734

Based on a statement by a user on weibo, it seems that Huawei could unveil the Huawei nova 8 series in November 2020 in China. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, we do know that the series will most likely be priced from RMB2799 (~RM1734) onwards.

In terms of the tech specs, the nova 8 series comes equipped with up to a Dimensity 820 chipset, up to 8GB RAM, up to 128GB ROM and up to a 90Hz display. Other than what was mentioned, there is no info on the camera and battery spec of the upcoming smartphone for now.

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

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


The Huawei nova 8 is coming to Malaysia on 27 August 2021

Today, Huawei Malaysia just announced that the Huawei nova 8 will be arriving soon in Malaysia on 27 August 2021. It was first released in the Chine market back at the end of the year and it's its turn to make a splash. No price was announced yet, of course, but here's a recap of the tech specs.

To refresh your memory, the nova 8 comes with a 6.57-inch curved OLED display supporting a 90Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. On top of that, the camera module is the same as the nova 8i, carrying a 32MP AI front camera as well as a 64MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad rear camera.

Weighing at 169g only, the nova 8 is sporting a Kirin 985 chipset, 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The battery pack is only 3800mAh, though, but at least it has a 66W fast-charging technology on board. Moreover, it also has a dual-view video function that allows the user to record the front and back at the same time.

In terms of price, the nova 8 may come in two memory variants in the Malaysian market. There is an 8GB + 128GB model that cost 3299 Yuan (~RM2051) and a 8GB + 256GB model for 3699 Yuan (~RM2412). Would we get both? We shall see. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The IGTV icon is missing on Instagram and you probably didn't even realize it

If you have a sharp eye, you would notice that the IGTV icon has disappeared on your Instagram main menu. First introduced about two years ago as a new platform for video content creators, but it looks like nobody really cares and this is not a mistake. In fact, it seems that only 1% of users actually tap on the IGTV button on the main user interface.

On paper, that's 7 million users but it's relatively small compared to the total number of actual users which is over 1 billion. According to a spokesperson from Facebook, he told TechCrunch.com that a majority of the users would just watch it through their wall feed, the Explore section, creators’ profiles and the standalone app (yes there's one and we didn't even know it existed). So that's the main statement from Facebook, but really, though...what is the real reason?

If we had to guess, it could possibly be because of how users use Instagram in the first place. For instance, I would go through my Insta feed to check out what my friends and family, as well as other personalities or stuff that I follow on the latest photos or happenings, so watching a video is the last thing what I wanna do as we have YouTube for that. Also, Techcrunch said that there's not a lot of revenue, to begin with for content creators in IGTV. In other words, there are no "tips or sell exclusive content subscriptions like on Facebook, Twitch, or Patreon". With that, video content creators aren't convinced of utilizing the platform which also results in the lack of visitors.

But anyway, do you use IGTV at all? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for tech news at TechNave.com.


The Incognito Mode for Google Maps is now on iOS!

After a month of waiting since Google Maps has launched the incognito mode on Android, it has finally arrived on iOS. With the incognito mode, you have more controls and privacy on your search destinations so be sure to update your apps to the latest version to get this new feature.

The new incognito mode for Google Maps on iOS works identically with the Android version. Once you turned it on, any destinations or restaurants you search for will not be saved to your Google account as well as the recommendation features since it won’t have any history saved.

Also, Google Maps Product Manager Marlo McGriff mentioned there will be a new bulk delete feature rolling out next month on Android. This new feature will allow users to gain more control over picking and choosing places on the timeline and location history to delete them.

Meanwhile, Google is going to launch a new feature for Gmail as well. This new feature will allow users to send emails as attachments instead of just forwarding and downloading them. The attached email will appear as an .eml file which can be attached as many as you want in a single email. With this feature, users can now attach multiple emails in a single topic to clients instead of forwarding them separately.

Although these updates are not something fancy, but it seems that Google is taking privacy more seriously than before. So are you pleased with the new features? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more news updates on TechNave.com!


The Infinix NOTE 30 series could be the best budget gaming phone you could get, here's why

When we think about gaming phones, the ones that come to mind are flagship models with fancy designs and cutting-edge tech specs. Most non-flagship devices aren't quite intended for mobile gaming, but that's not always true.

For many, mobile gaming is more than just a casual hobby. So, it's just as important for these mobile gamers on a budget to get a gaming phone that delivers an awesome mobile gaming experience. With that in mind, here's why the Infinix NOTE 30 series could be the best budget gaming phone you could get.

The most important component of any gaming phone is the chipset. It has to excel at fast-paced lag-free gaming and for popular titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset is a mid-range chipset designed for budget mobile gaming.

With the Infinix NOTE 30 series, you get MediaTek's lower mid-range Helio G99 6nm chipset which is more than enough to handle games like MLBB, PUBG Mobile or Free Fire. Coupled with the 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage and you have a gaming device that can install most huge games and then some.

Higher refresh rates for displays ensure smoother gameplay but most of the time, budget phones only tend to offer 60Hz to 90Hz refresh rates. The Infinix NOTE 30 series devices come with an up to 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, which has a 120Hz Dynamic Refresh Rate and a peak brightness of 900 nits, so it's a better budget mobile gaming phone for smoother gameplay.

Besides gaming, this display is great for watching movies since it can output 1 billion shades of colours. This means it can deliver more vivid and accurate colours, so movies are much more enjoyable. Even for those who love to browse the web and social media, the 120Hz screen makes all that constant scrolling a smoother experience.

Finally, the battery is great on the Infinix NOTE 30 series smartphones. Both come with a sizable 5000mAh battery that promises to last for hours while you're playing games. And even if you're running low, the phones can quickly juice up in no time with the All-Round FastCharge adapter. Thanks to the Bypass Charging feature you can also safely game even while charging!

Thankfully, the Infinix NOTE 30 and Infinix NOTE 30 Pro come with a 45W and 65W charger, respectively. Even the 45W All-Round FastCharge can charge from 1% to 75% in just 30 minutes, so you can quickly get back to gaming. Both phones also support reverse charging and bypass charging. In addition, you get 15W wireless charging on the Pro model.

Sounds pretty good, right? And you get all of that for less than RM900! The way we see it, the Infinix NOTE 30 series offers excellent value for what it delivers. If what you need is a budget gaming phone with the above features, you can't go wrong with the Infinix NOTE 30 or Infinix NOTE 30 Pro. For more info, visit the official Infinix Malaysia website.

The NOTE 30 and NOTE 30 Pro will be available for sale from 25 May onwards, priced at RM699 and RM899, respectively. Also, Infinix Malaysia is offering a first sale promo from 29 May to 2 June 2023. This Spend & Win contest is available via participating authorised dealer stores and include the prizes below:

The company also sponsored the ongoing MLBB MSL Championship, so check that out too if you're interested. So, what do you think about the Infinix NOTE 30 series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more info on the latest mobile devices.


The Infinix Zero X's shocking 160W wired fast charging is for real!

Last week, we reported a new flagship phone that is in the works from Infinix with just some leaked renders showing its outlook and a surprising tech spec of 160W fast charging. Today, we got more details on its tech specs and the 160W fast charging seems to be for real.

According to the popular leakster Ice Universe, the new flagship device is named as the Infinix Zero X. It is expected to come with a curved OLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Camera wise, it will sport a 108MP main shooter with an ultrawide angle camera and a periscope camera sensor.

Infinix Zero X160W Wired Charging！50W wireless pic.twitter.com/MNRPVVmyH8

Next of course will be the shocking charging capabilities, it will come with a 160W fast-wired charging and also supports a 50W wireless charging. These super charging speeds will be responsible for charging up a 4500mAh two cells split battery. So battery health is one of the concerns as well. It will be powered by either the Dimensity 1200 or 1100 chipset.

As of now, there’s still no official information on the tech spec and release dates so do take this with a pinch of salt. What do you think of this new flagship device? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The International leading dashcam brand Mio enters Malaysian Market!

If you are looking for a quality driving recorder product, look no further than Mio! They are an international leading manufacturer of vehicle dashcam and has entered the Malaysia market by launching 5 new Mio MiVue 7 series dashcams, the Mio MiVue 792,  MiVue 785, MiVue 733, MiVue A30, and MiVue C60. These products can be bought from third party car shops.

In terms of the tech specs, the flagship MiVue 792 comes with a 140° wide-angle and 1.8 large aperture STARVIS sensor. It can shoot up to 1080p and 60fps videos and also enhance night mode. There's also a parking mode which can activate up to 36 hours and continue recording after the vehicle is turned off with an additional power line.

As for the MiVue A30 rear camera , it is equipped with a 130° wide-angle with 1.8 large aperture Sony sensor that can shoot up to 1080p and 30fps videos.

Every dashcam is linked with your mobile through the MiVue APP with wireless connection. During any vehicle accidental collisions, it can quickly backup the 1080p HD video to your phone and you can view it instantly! With that said, here are MiVue APP WI-FI Automatic backup features:

In terms of pricing, the MiVue 792 is priced at RM799, followed by MiVue A30 (RM499) , and other products are MiVue 785 (RM599), MiVue 733 (RM499) and MiVue C60 (RM399).  Each dashcam comes with a 3-year warranty, a free installation service and a MiLuxy personal beauty tools. More product details can be found on Mio’s official website.

With all that said, this could be your next best buddy while you are driving! So what do you think about the MiVue 7 series dashcams? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more technical information do stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The JENDELA mobile app is now available on iOS and Android phones

Back in July 2021, a JENDELA map web portal was released in Malaysia for Malaysians to check their internet area coverage. On top of that, they may also submit a report on how each telco's mobile service performs in a particular area. Today, a new JENDELA app is now available on the Google Play and Apple App Store.

Launched by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), the JENDELA app works more or less the same as the website counterpart. Upon entering the app, you can see several options such as Submit Feedback, Check Coverage, Feedback Map and many others. Users have the option to use the app in Bahasa Malaysia or English.

Besides that, MCMC also added a Malaysian Family Digital Economy Centre (Pusat Ekonomi Digital Keluarga Malaysia aka PEDi) location whereby Malaysians can check the nearest office. Moreover, you may chat with the AIDA bot on your enquiries and so on. Oddly, the app hasn't included 5G connectivity mobile coverage yet.

If you like, you can read up some JENDELA news or go to the JENDELA website directly from your mobile. All in all, the app is quite similar to the website but much more convenient for Malaysians now. As aforementioned, the JENDELA app is now available to download for free on the Google Play and Apple App Store.

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


The Jabra Elite 85t will come with a free pair of wireless earbuds for RM1049

We are now in December 2020 and you know what this means, the sales are coming. With brands jumping on the opportunity, Jabra Malaysia will be launching the Jabra Elite 85t for RM1049 across the nation with a complimentary gift.

Although they are selling the wireless earbuds without any discount for this Christmas season, the product will be bundled with freebies as mentioned. For just 3 days from the 4th until 6th of December 2020, the Jabra Elite 85t will come together with another pair of wireless earbuds - the Jabra Elite Active 45e. On top of that, the company will also offer a 1 for 1 Instant Replacement Warranty for every Jabra product purchase.

To refresh your memory, the Jabra Elite 85t features up to Active Noise Cancellation, IPX4-rated against dust and water, Qi-certified for wireless charging and others. The wireless earbuds can last up to 5.5 hours of battery life on a single charge, up to 25 hours with the charging case with ANC turned on, as well as up to 7 hours battery on a single charge and 31 hours with ANC turned off. Lastly, only Titanium Black is available.

You can purchase the Jabra Elite 85t on the company's online store at Lazada, Shopee, Foto Shangrila, Best Gadget Asis and EcoGadget. For physical stores, you can visit any IT Hypermarket, Harvey Norman and Foto Flash. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Janus One is a smartphone dialler and feature phone with 90 days standby time

The venerable Nokia 3310 was well known as the phone that would last months on standby while the smartphones of today are lucky to last more than a day. The Janus One takes this a step further by acting as a dialler for  your smartphone or as a standalaone feature phone with both modes featuring an awesome 90 day standby time. Other features include a battery powerbank for your smartphone, a pedometer and a water resistant 5.5mm thin body despite having just a 1500 mAh battery. While it can connect via Bluetooth to your smartphone it also has a micro SIM card slot and to top it all off, is priced at $69 (RM262) on Kickstarter. No Malaysia release dates yet but it is expected in September 2015.


Apple adds Portrait Mode watch face, digital keys, Tai Chi and more in watchOS 8

As usual from Apple's annual WWDC event, a slew of new operating system features were announced and if you're here to check out the upcoming watchOS 8 preview, you've come to the right place. It won't take long so just sit back, relax and check out what you can expect to have on your Apple Watch Series.

Having a watch face on smartwatches is one of the popular things to customize and Apple is bringing it to another level. Sure, you can put a person's face but Apple will integrate Portrait Mode photos on the watch face. Since the Apple Watch is synced with an iPhone, it will use any portrait mode photos taken from there as well as new photo highlights and photo collection from Memories. You will be able to share phones via Messages and Mail on your Apple Watch too soon.

Apple is also planning to integrate making the smart home lifestyle more convenient at your wrist. Depending on what smart devices you have at home, you will be able to use your Apple Watch to lock the door, access a security camera and others. watchOS 8 will also learn your habits based on the time of the day and display the status of every device in terms of batteries, software updates or turning off the lights.

Like iOS 15, Apple Watch users can store a digital key on the wearable after updating watchOS 8. If you store a Home Key, it can work with a wide variety of lock brands. Other digital keys include a car key, ID card, credit and debit cards, Apple Cash, gift cards, and a boarding pass. You may also choose to share the digital keys with Family Sharing.

Of course, the Apple Watch won't be completed without some exercising apps. But first, the Breathe app has been redesigned and it's now called Mindfulness. Inside Mindfulness, it now has a Reflect feature that helps you to meditate with an animation alongside the breathing feature for taking a breather. Then in the Workout session, Pilates, Tai Chi, as well as a new guest trailer is coming to Apple Fitness+.

The watchOS 8 will be compatible with the following Apple Watch Series devices as per below, but it's important to note that all the features we just mentioned will be available on all of them.

If you want to read more details about watchOS 8, you can visit the website right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The KKMM has arranged a special committee to identify places with poor internet coverage

In an effort to build up internet connection across Malaysia, the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) has partnered with Telekom Malaysia Berhad to organise a special committee for it. The mission of the committee is to identify areas without internet coverage or poor access to the Teaching and Learning at Home (PdPR) program.

According to the Deputy Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin, he said the information received from students facing internet access issues often have to walk far from home for WiFi access. With this, the committee's objective is to visit the sites with poor coverage to address the problems.

The minister also expects the committee to solve and overcome the issue not only in rural areas but security places such as police stations or military camps. He also asked other telco companies to help ensure that the rural areas have good internet coverage as it is important for the current circumstances for studying at home.

On the other hand, the KKMM is currently in discussions with several parties to help those in the media industry affected by the pandemic and losing their jobs. So far, 5000 media practitioners have been retrenched and they get help with the appropriate training by the KKMM.


The KKMM is currently working closely with local telecommunications on improving the network strength in rural areas

Over the weekend, there was an announcement from the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) regarding Internet access in Malaysia. According to Deputy Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin, he said that the KKMM remains committed to ensure that the rural areas can have a better Internet experience with better facilities to be on par with cities.

In addition, he mentioned that the KKMM is in talks with the telco companies on how to solve the problems. As many of us Malaysians know, entering into a rural area means your mobile data line would probably die (99% of the time) and the minister has received many complaints about it. In addition, he also mentioned that electricity supply disruption is one of the reasons affecting the performance.

Zahidi mentioned that he was informed that the generator sets (gensets) are usually used to maintain the telecommunication transmitters in the rural areas. Since it's not a proper electrical supply, it affects the transmitters and there are some damaged genset conditions. Lastly, he said the KKMM would increase the efforts to improve Internet access in the border areas as well such as Padang Besar and many other regions that are lacking support.

The short interview was done after an award ceremony for the Royal Malaysian Police front line team at the Padang Besar District Police HQ. Stay tuned for more local tech news like this at TechNave.com.


The KKMM said there are as many as 167 fake news and counting to date about COVID-19

Ever since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, multiple fake news have been floating around online thanks to our naive uncles and aunties in our family chat groups. But do you know how many are there right now? According to the Kementerian Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (KKMM), there is as many as 167 fake news about COVID-19 officially.

To add on, Deputy Secretary of Strategic Communication and Creative Industry, Shakib Ahmad Shakir said there was a Quick Response Team formed just for that. Formed since 16 March, the team received from 6-9 fake news a day. As of 13 April, there were 159 denials and 167 official fake news announcements.

Shakid said the fake news that was spread by the public is usually because they didn't know it was fake or not but on the other hand, there are also some news outlets intentionally faking it just for the traction and "likes". He went on urging the public to be more vigilant and educate themselves to tell apart on what's fake or not. Although it was shared with good intention, misleading and feeding the public with false information will not improve the situation.

Various companies have come up with ways to deal with and combat fake news. For example, MCMC and Sebenarnya.my have set up an account on Telegram to inform the public official COVID-19 news. You can check out here on how to spot check if the news you're reading is fake or not.

Let's do our role and beat this outbreak, we are in this together. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


The Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia recommends everyone to avoid using the disinfection box due to unproven safety measures

As the Malaysia economy has begun to pick itself up in this Recovery MCO period, some of you might have encountered some odd-looking containers outside a supermarket. Call it a disinfection box/chamber/tunnel/booth/gate, it looks like it was done with a good intention on keeping a person hygienically clean but the Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) thinks it's not a good idea.

According to the photos posted on their Facebook post, it seems that the various man-made disinfection boxes have been around for quite some time already. While we aren't sure of how long this has been happening, the KKM does not recommend everyone to use it as there is no conclusive evidence that the equipment can effectively reduce COVID-19 symptoms. To make things matter worse, the chemicals used will probably harm and overdose your body more such as the eyes and mouth with.

KKM ingin menegaskan sekali lagi bahawa penggunaan Disinfection Box, Chamber/Tunnel/Booth/Partition/Gate untuk...

Once again, the KKM insist everyone to follow the protocols of social distancing and regularly keeping your hands clean every now and then. Malaysia is recovering pretty well and the scheduled RMCO lifting is set on 31 August 2020. Play your roles and we will be fine, stay safe and stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


The Kwikset Kevo Plus lock can open your front door remotely via a smartphone

The Consumer Electronics Show held at Las Vegas every year is a platform for major tech manufacturers to showcase their new technology. Kwikset, the residential lock manufacturer was also present at this event. The company unveiled a brand new extension service called as the Kwikset Kevo Plus which works with its existing Kevo platform to enable remote lock / unlock access to these Bluetooth enabled residential locks. The new Kevo Plus connects to your Kevo account and can remotely lock and unlock your doors from any part of the world. Unlike the traditional Kevo app, where users had to send e-keys to guests and friends via the app in order to unlock the door, this new service provides access to the door lock directly to you. The Kevo Plus service comes with a free Bluetooth LE receiver which connects to your router and the Kevo Bluetooth enabled door lock. As soon as you send the command to unlock the door, this receiver forwards that command to the door lock and it unlocks automatically. The home owner will also receive notifications when someone else with a key locks / unlocks the door. Read more about the Kevo remote access features on the official Kwikset website. Meanwhile check out this video to see how Kiwkset's Kevo locks work.


The LEAGOO Z5 is another shock resistant smartphone for just RM279 + 5-inch display

LEAGOO Malaysia recently announced that they are now selling their shock resistant LEAGOO Z5 for RM279. Featuring a tough premium frame and metallic looks, the smartphone is designed to handle hard impacts while offering a 5-inch display, Dual SIM dual standby, Android 6.0 Marshmallow and more.

Check out the full tech specs list below:


The LG 48" A1 4K OLED TV is RM1710 off now from LG Electronics Malaysia's 11.11 sales & more

For this year's 11.11 promo sales, LG Electronics Malaysia will be partnering with Shopee and Lazada offering special deals. It has already begun until 11.11 where customers can look into LG OLED TV series such as the LG OLED A1 series TV as well as soundbars.

On top of smart TVs and soundbars, LG is also offering selected home appliances to the Malaysian market with some special promos. This includes washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, stylers and air conditioners. You may also find LG PuriCare products on sale.

It's a really long list, so take a look below if there's any that catches your attention:

11.11 Pre-Launch Package from 1-11 November 2021

1 + 1 Careship (Complimentary 1 Year Careship worth RM700)

1 + 1 Careship (Complimentary 1 Year Careship worth RM500)

To find out more about the exclusive LG 11.11 deals on Shopee and Lazada, head over to its online stores here and here, respectively. Stay tuned for more tech trending news at TechNave.com.


The LG G3 and LG G3 Stylus now available in Malaysia for RM1699 and RM799

Last week, LG Malaysia teased its current flagship, the LG G3 on its official Facebook page. The South Korean giant was expected to announce two new handsets in the country, the LG G3 and the LG G3 Stylus in the coming days. Now, LG has officially confirmed the release of the two handsets and they will be available for sale starting today from a number of LG Mobile dealers in Malaysia. The LG G3 is almost 7 months old, but it still has enough hardware to threaten the recent releases like the Motorola Moto X (2014), Nexus 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Tech specs include a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. On the outside there is a large 5.5-inch quad HD 2K pixel resolution display. The 13MP rear camera comes with OIS and Laser Autofocus, while the 2.1MP front camera can record up to 1080p videos. A 3000 mAh battery onboard to power all these specs. The G3 comes with Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box, but LG has announced an Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the device which should also make it to the G3 smartphones sold in Malaysia. The LG G3 Stylus will be a mid-range affordable smartphone with tech specs that include a quad-core Mediatek MT6582 processor, 1GB RAM and 13MP primary camera. The LG G3 and G3 Stylus will retail for a Malaysia price of RM1699 and RM799 respectively.


The LG G3 flagship is coming to Malaysia by end of 2014

LG Malaysia could be bringing the LG G3 smartphone into Malaysia by the end of December 2014. The company has started teasing the flagship smartphone on its Facebook page indicating that they may be bringing it in officially. The LG G3 Stylus model could also make it around the same time, as the device was recently spotted in the SIRIM database. LG announced the G3 back in May, but the company did not reveal any plans for a Malaysia release. Interested individuals had to resort to third-party sellers for imported units. The G3 features top-notch tech specs with a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage. The phone comes with one of the best displays in the market with a 5.5-inch quad HD (2560 x 1440 resolution) IPS display which translates into a pixel density of 538ppi. The 13MP camera on the back has Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) with a unique Laser Auto Focus. On the front, there is a f/2.0 2.1MP camera sensor. All these tech specs are powered by the onboard 3000 mAh battery. The LG G3 Stylus on the other hand features a 5.5-inch 960 x 540 resolution display along with a Mediatek processor. Expect details like Malaysia pricing and Malaysia release dates in the next few days.


The LG G5 comes with Friends including a drone, VR, 360 camera, headset and earphones

Apart from modular attachments and rear dual-cameras the LG G5 was also announced with the LG 360 VR, the LG 360 CAM, LG Rolling Bot, LG Tone Platinum and H3 by B&O PLAY friends, all controllable from the LG G5 using the LG Friends Manager and LG Smart Controller. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but do check out the list of LG G5 Friends and the video and infographic below:


Apple adds a light grey border around the Dynamic Island in latest iOS 16.1 beta

Love it or hate it, the Dynamic Island feature on the iPhone 14 Pro series has been the talk of the tech world recently. However, the current implementation of the interactive island over the device’s pill-shaped display cutout may soon change in iOS 16.1 as Apple recently added a grey border around the Dynamic Island in the latest version of the iOS beta.

As shared by MacRumors, there is now a more pronounced grey border around the Dynamic Island when users are using the device in dark mode or with black wallpaper. The grey border is not visible if you use your iPhone 14 Pro series in light mode or on bright-coloured wallpapers.

Moreover, the grey borders will disappear when the iPhone is unlocked or when the user is not using Dynamic Island. It will then reappear as soon as an app utilises the Dynamic Island to display content. While it is unknown why Apple is testing this visual change, it is likely that the company wants iOS to draw attention to the Dynamic Island so that users can notice that it’s there and in turn, start using it more. Without the grey border, users can’t really see where the Dynamic Island starts and ends.

Well, that’s my guess anyway but personally, I think that this visual change is a bit too intrusive. It is to be noted however that Apple is currently testing this change (it is only in iOS 16.1 beta anyway), so we might not be seeing this being implemented in the final version of iOS 16.1 when it comes out.

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


The LG G5 goes through bend, scratch, & burn torture tests

Look no further if you want to watch a standard LG G5 torture test. This video will go through a bend test, scratch test and burn test where JerryRigEverything tests it out himself.

Despite the premium metallic look, it doesn't feel like metal at all due to the phone's thick plastic coating. The good thing about this phone is that the important parts of the phone can be dissembled and replaced easily. However, since we still don't have any official Malaysia release dates or pricing details this video is mainly just for entertainment purposes. Stay tuned, if we find out more on the LG G5 for Malaysia we'll be sure to let you know.


The LG Wine Smart is the company's 4G LTE flip phone for the world

It isn't a big secret that LG is still making flip or clamshell phones, however most of these flip phones are mainly for sale in South Korea (and Japan) where people still use flip phones. If you've been wanting one then the new LG Wine Smart could be the answer for you as LG will be making this Android Lollipop powered flip phone available globally in August 2015. Tech specs and features are surprisingly low-end with a 1.1GHz Snapdragon 210 processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB storage + microSD support, 3.2-inch display with 320 x 420 pixel resolution, 3MP rear camera, VGA front camera and 1700 mAh battery. The only really standout feature here is that it has 4G LTE connectivity. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but most flip phones today go for about $170 (RM658) or so. Feeling nostalgic?


The Last of Us Part I review: A great remake for newcomers of the series

The year was 2013 when Naughty Dog's video game hit "The Last of Us" came out on the PlayStation (PS) 3. Back then, I was a freshman at a university and I didn't have the luxury to own a gaming console. So I did what every poor man and woman gamer did - binge-watch the campaign story mode on YouTube and call it a day (HAHA).

Even though I have never played the game, you could tell that it was definitely one of the greatest games ever made and many still consider it so. Eventually, The Last of Us Remastered came out for the PS4 then it was followed by The Last of Us Part I (PS5 exclusive) which is a faithful remake of the original. However, is this just a cash-grab attempt by Naughty Dog and Sony Interactive Entertainment?

That's the question that I think most gamers have in mind and I'm here to tell you what I think of The Last of Us Part I. Just for the record, this will be the first time that I'll be playing the game so it's a review from a fresh pair of eyes. And since Part I is a faithful remake of the original, you pretty much know the story already if you've already played it (or are at least, familiar with it). For the uninitiated, there are a few new additions for the remake which you can refer to below:

You can set different difficulties for each function!

If you have played The Last of Us Part II, you would be delighted to know that the accessibility features are back for Part I. This makes the remake more accessible for gamers who have vision, hearing and motor issues, with customizable options across the board. This includes HUD scales, motion blur, navigation, audio cues and so much more. All in all, there is quite a ton of settings for you to adjust if there is a specific way that you would like to play the game. Plus, the gameplay still remains the same as before so don't expect something new, at least in that aspect.

Courtesy of Sony Interactive Entertainment, showing the difference between the two versions

More depth of field scenes have been added with better facial expressions

Obviously, the biggest highlight of Part I would be the graphics overhaul but it's more than just that. The remake of Part I isn't just updating the previous graphics to HD but more of a reimagining. Everything that you remembered from the original and remastered looks vastly different. This is not just the characters' realistic facial expressions but even the environments as well. Overall, the world of Part I is mostly gloomy and bleak, compared to the brighter look from the original and remastered version.

Heck, even the way that the Clickers and infected beings fall on the ground are as real-to-life as they can be. If you have a fear of seeing gory deaths, blood and whatnot in real life, you may want to take caution playing Part I now because of how immersive it can be. The way the blood splatters from headshots or exploding limbs (if any) from any enemies is visceral if not downright gory (there is an option to turn it off), and with the surrounding items breaking apart from multiple gunfires, sometimes it made me feel anxious often in those tense situations.

Moreover, the AI seems pretty smart as well (even in moderate mode). They seem to be quite sensitive to sound and yes, they are ported from Part II. These AI even know how to communicate with each other to flank you! Thankfully, your AI buddies are also smart enough to hide or attack whenever the enemy is coming closer. Otherwise, I would imagine myself virtually frowning a lot at my teammates for being stupid.

You might mistake this as a scene from a movie

The attention to detail on everything that you see in the game is pretty insane

Like other games, your screen would get the raindrops effect too

Another depth of field or blurry foreground scene

Ok, enough of dark screenshots. Here's a bright one

Seriously, the attention to detail in EVERYTHING is just bonkers

With realism in play powered by the PS5, Naughty Dog's aim is to really immerse you into the world of The Last of Us. I would say sound performance is one of the biggest upgrades for the best immersive experience possible, albeit you would need compatible headphones (like the PS5 Pulse 3D or the Inzone series) and TV speakers. There are also times that I felt some haptic feedback from moving under the heavy rain. Also, the PS5 DualSense will vibrate accordingly from punching someone, firing a pump-action shotgun and drawing a bow.

Working on the bench is pretty cool too. I was told that this feature was improved from the original and remastered version because previously, it only showed the interface display. In Part I, you will see every weapon modification animation and there will be changes to the weapons' skin. Speaking of changing skins, you can also do so for Joel and Ellie but you will have to finish playing the game first.

You can set your DualSense vibration to your preference

Besides changing the cosmetic skins, other modes will appear in the Gameplay Modifier too. This includes Bullet Speed which is super useful for an action-driven third-person shooter game like this. However, I'm not sure if I want to play the whole game again after finishing it. That said, if you would like to challenge the Speedrun mode, it's definitely worth it. Also, you can unlock exploding arrows!

So, is The Last of Us Part I worth buying? Granted, this costs a hefty RM299 in the Malaysian market. But as for someone like me who has never played the original or remastered version, I think it's a must-buy because it's an absolutely awesome graphical enhancement for one of the best games ever made. This is also the most definitive version of Last of Us if you want to play it. All in all, fans of the series don't really need to fork out for it as I feel that this game has been indirectly made for newcomers to the game.

The Last of Us Part I is officially released today (2 September) exclusively on the PS5. In case you're wondering, it's also coming to the PC in the future, most likely on Steam and Epic Games Store. So if you can wait for it, then there's no rush to get it and I believe we will be seeing tons of funny mods for the game when it's out.

Anyway, that's just my take on the game. But what do you think? Are you going to get it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more gaming reviews at TechNave.com.


The Last of Us set to become HBO series co-written by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann

Although the animated movie was cancelled last month, it would seem that we're still going to get to see The Last of Us on a TV screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it has been confirmed that HBO is working on a TV series for the game and will have the help of Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann.

The Last of US was developed by Naughty Dog and released back in 2013. It's a Sony-exclusive title that's only available on the Sony PlayStation 3 and 4. The game tells a tale of post-apocalyptic America, where a pandemic has devastated civilization. As for the TV series, it's expected to cover events from the original game and possibly from the upcoming The Last of Us Part II sequel. Craig Mazin will be partnering up with Neil Druckmann, the creative director and writer for the game, to adapt the story into a TV series for HBO.

Besides the two, the TV series will also see TV producer Carolyn Strauss working with Naughty Dog President, Evan Wells, as executive producers. This is the first time Sony Picture's PlayStation Productions is producing a TV series and we can wait to see how it pans out.

Are you excited for The Last of Us as a TV series? What part of the game or story was your favourite? Let us know on our Facebook page and do follow us on TechNave.com for updates on this story.


The League of Legends Limited Edition of the OPPO Find X2 will be available for reservations in China

Based on OPPO’s official account on weibo, it seems that the OPPO Find X2 League of Legends Limited Edition which is expected to be unveiled on 19 October 2020, is currently available for reservations in China. While there’s no news on then it will be available in Malaysia, there’s also no news on the pricing as well.

In terms of the tech specs, it is best to note that this special edition is available in 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM configuration while the rest remains the same. But that’s not all, there seems to be other League of Legends themed accessories such as the OPPO Smart Watch as well.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the League of Legends themed OPPO devices? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.