Here are the most popular e-wallets in Malaysia

With the announcement of Malaysia’s vision to be a cashless society, a research has been conducted to see the e-wallet trends in Malaysia in the past 2 years. The research was conducted by App Annie Intelligence together with iPrice Group.

GrabPay was found to be the most actively used app as of Q3 2019. This may be due to the fact that the Grab app is considered an all-in-one app, combining e-hailing, e-wallet, food delivery services and more. Therefore, it is hard to determine the exact number of active users using the e-wallet, it is reported that 1 in 5 GrabPay users access the app daily for various services.

Touch ‘n Go e-wallet was reported to be the fastest-growing e-wallet in Malaysia. It was initially ranked #4 when it was launched in Q2 last year but quickly rose through the ranks to secure rank #2 as of Q3 2018. Currently, there are 5million users on its platform with 100000 merchants registered. One of its successes is due to the RFID PayDirect campaign where about 100000 drivers registered.

The pioneer of the e-wallets in Malaysia goes to Fave which is currently ranked #4 in Q3 2019. Despite that, the app does not classify itself exclusively as an e-wallet app. It allows other e-wallets, credit and debit cards linked to the app itself. With 4 million users on its platform.

Boost was launched by Axiata Group back in 2017 and has remained one of the most prominent e-wallet app in Malaysia. Currently, it ranks #3 in our country in terms of monthly users and downloads. Under its belt, Boost has 61500 merchants registered and over 3.5 million users.

It is speculated that by 2021, all cash payments will have been taken over by e-wallets and digital payments. So which e-wallet is your favourite? To learn more about the results, you can check it out over here. Keep up with the latest tech news in Malaysia on TechNave.com!


Here are the most tweeted hashtags of 2020 in Malaysia

As 2020 is coming to an end, we look back at some of the trending hashtags made in Twitter by our lovely Malaysian people. So far, we got to know about the most tweeted hashtags of 2020 in Malaysia, including local celebrities and K-Pop groups.

First up, it came to no one's surprise that #covid19 and #dudukrumah are the most tweeted hashtags in Malaysia, which happened the same thing for Twitter globally with over 400 million hashtags. It's worth noticing the #newprofilepic is a reference to the Facebook Avatar that happened a few months ago, whereas #itsokaynototbeokay is the recent popular K-drama series your friends were talking. Interestingly, #acnh is actually Animal Crossing: New Horizons which made it on no.9 and proved to be one of the most popular video games for Malaysians during the lockdown.

On the other hand, Neelofa holds the most tweeted celebrity in Malaysia as she continues to rise in popularity. Yuna is also getting popular as she got no.4 and there are other international artists with the likes of Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber. Then in the K-Pop category, it's no surprise to see BTS in first placing which by the way, are also recognized as Twitter's Most Tweeted Accounts, Musicians and K-Pop Accounts of 2020 altogether.

While Twitter may not be as popular as Facebook and Instagram in terms of social usage, but it's still a platform where people find first-hand news and happenings around the world. We also noticed the rise of Malaysians using Twitter more than before over the past 5 years. Do you use Twitter? Why and why not? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here are the most tweeted & used hashtags from Malaysians #OnlyOnTwitter 2021

2021 will be ending soon and there are many things that have happened. One of the best ways to refresh our memory is none other than Twitter (sorry, no more YouTube Rewind) and for this year, we will be taking a good look at #OnlyOnTwitter Malaysia 2021.

According to the Twitter database from 1 January until 15 November 2021, most of the tweets in Malaysia were about discovering and reconnecting with communities. This includes sharing new takes on local delicacies, a heartfelt message on spending time with your loved ones, excitement over childhood favourites, coming together to support a disabled man's business, or just cracking some jokes. Despite the challenges this year, there is surprising more good than controversial wildfire content on Twitter for Malaysians.

As for the most hashtags that sparked the most conversations in Malaysia, #Ateez (a K-Pop band rising to popularity) surprisingly made the top 10 spots alongside #BTS that is now known as the Best K-Pop Group in The World. #BitCoin is also another popular topic amongst Malaysian with the rise of investing in cryptocurrency and of course, #Covid19 is still around this year.

Let's not also forget about sports in Malaysia, when track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang (@azizulawang) made the country proud by winning Malaysia’s first-ever silver medal for the men's keirin at the biggest 2021 sporting event in Tokyo. Then there's also the 2021 All England Open title where Lee Zii Jia became Malaysia’s first champion since 2017. On that note, Team Malaysia (@teammsia) became the go-to place for Malaysians to cheer on their local heroes.

Anyway, you can check out the rest of the most tweeted and used hashtags content for Malaysians in 2021 in the images below. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com!


Here are the new tech specs leaks for the HONOR 50 series

A few days ago there was a leaked teaser poster about the HONOR 50 series that might be launched next month. Here we found a new leak about the tech specs of the devices.

According to the leaker - @RODENT950 who often posts leaks about the Huawei and HONOR devices mentioned that the HONOR 50 might come with a Dimensity 1200 chipset and the HONOR 50 Pro could feature Snapdragon 888 chipset. Both of the devices may sport an OLED display, 8GB of RAM, and a 4000mAh battery with the support of fast charging.

This is just a leak, so why not just take it with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Do you think the HONOR 50 series will be launch next month? Let us know what know your comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Here are the new tech specs leaks for the Huawei Nova 8 series

There are plenty of rumours going around about the Huawei Nova 8 series. According to sources, the Nova 8 Pro might feature a 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz, and smart refresh rate mode. As for the Nova 8, it could only support 60Hz, 90Hz, and smart refresh rate mode.

On top of that, both devices might sport a 6.6-inch AMOLED with a dual-edge display. The device may come in 4 colour variants which are No.8, Provence, Bright Black, and Forest. Besides that, it might perhaps sport a Kirin 985 chipset, powered by a 3800mAh battery and support 66W fast charge technology.

The Nova 8 (left) and Nova 8 Pro (right) refresh rate

As for the camera, it could come with a 32MP selfie snapper and a quad-rear camera setup with a 64MP (main camera)+ 8MP (ultra-wide lens)+ 24MP (depth lens) + 2MP (macro lens).

Furthermore, the official Nova 8 series premiere will be held on 23 December and go on sale on 30 December. As for the price tag, the starting price of Nova 8 could be RMB3000 (~RM1852) and RMB4000 (~RM2470) for the Nova 8 Pro. To learn more about the device, you may click here.

The colour variants of the Nova 8 series

Since these are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Are you excited about the Nova 8 series? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Here are the new tech specs leaks for the OPPO Find X5 Pro

There were plenty of rumours going around about the OPPO Find X5 Pro before it is launches. Here, we spotted another tech specs leaked about the device and we think it is launching soon.

According to sources, the device might sport a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120 refresh rate. It may be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and MariSilicon X. As for the cameras, it might feature a 32MP selfie snapper and a triple rear camera with 50MP+50MP+13MP. Besides that, the device may come with a 5000mAh battery that supports 80W wired fast charge and 50W wireless charge. Other than that, it may sport Goodix G7 fingerprint scanner and run ColorOS 12 based on Android 12.

The tech specs leaks about the OPPO Find X5 Pro

Well, these are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Are you looking forward to the device launching? What tech specs do you wish the device to feature? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


ASUS Malaysia also reveals ZenBook 3, Transformer 3 Pro and Transformer 3 hybrid laptops from RM3199

Apart from the slew of ASUS ZenFone 3 smartphones, ASUS Malaysia also revealed their new ASUS Transformer 3 and ASUS Transformer 3 Pro hybrid laptops alongside the ASUS ZenBook 3 laptop. While the Transformer 3 hybrids offer the latest Intel processor tech specs and slim portable 2-in-1 tablet + laptop functionality, the main highlight of the ultra-sleek ZenBook 3 is it's premium thinness, beating out the Apple MacBook Air in that aspect while delivering a premium metal look. Here are the pricing details:

Priced at a more affordable RM3199, the ASUS Transformer 3 is the sleeve packing portable hybrid laptop of the trio. At just 695g and 6.9mm thin it is the lightest and most portable tablet of the three while offering a 12.6-inch display with 3K resolution (2880 x 1920 pixel resoltuon) and retains powerful functionality thanks to the choice of 7th-generation Intel Core processors.

The more powerful ASUS hybrid, the Transformer 3 Pro includes the backlit Cover Keyboard along with a built-in kickstand. Thinner than the Microsoft Surface 4 Pro it resembles, the Transformer 3 Pro we saw was powerful enough to run a demanding PC game when it was coupled together with an ROG XG Station 2 external graphics card dock. It should serve well enough for most other uses while on the go.

At 910g and 11.99mm thin chassis, the ASUS ZenBook 3 looks like the thinnest notebook ever, while the Royal Blue with gold trim exudes premium stylishness. Featuring a 12.5-inch display the laptop only has a single USB Type-C port and the world's thinnest 3mm fan yet. The backlit keys certainly seem useful enough for those long flights or dimly lit commutes, but that RM7999 pricing definitely means it is just for the most premium of executives. Thankfully, it looks and feels the part complete with fingerprint sensor built into the smooth glass touchpad.


Here are the new tech specs leaks for the Redmi Note 10 series

Xiaomi smartphones are quite popular and they always come with an affordable price tag. Now there are some new leaks about the Redmi Note 10 series and it could sport the Snapdragon 732G with 5G connectivity.

According to the rumours, the Note 10 series could come with a 6.67-inch punch-hole LCD full-screen with 1080p resolution. It could feature an 8GB of RAM, a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and running Android 10 out of the box.

Previously, the rumours about the phone were that it could sport a Mediatek Dimensity chipset but the pro variant could also sport the Dimensity 820 chipset. On the other hand, it could also sport with the Dimensity 720 chipset.

However, all of these are just leaks, so just sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. Do you wish to get the Note 10 series when if it is launched in the Malaysian market? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com


Here are the new tech specs leaks for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021

There were plenty of rumours going around about the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021 before it is launches. Here we spotted new leaks of the device and it is expected to be unveiled in October.

According to sources, the device will come with 3 colour variants (Gold, Silver, and Gray) and a measure of 246.7 x 161.8 x 6.9mm. It might come with a 10.5-inch LCD panel that supports a 60Hz of refresh rate. Besides that, the device may feature an Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset, up to 4GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of internal storage.

On the other hand, the device will feature a 5MP selfie snapper and an 8MP rear camera. It is also expected to pack a 7040mAh battery that supports fast charging as the previous model support 15W charging. It also will feature Dolby Atmos quad speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack port, support face unlock, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. As for the price tag, it might be around INR 19000 (~RM1075).

These are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Are you looking forward to this device launching? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Here are the new tech specs leaks for the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2

There were plenty of rumours going around about the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 before it is launches. Here, we spotted another tech specs leaked and the design might look like the HONOR Magic V.

According to sources, the device might sport a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and a 120Hz refresh rate for the inner display. On the other hand, it is expected to come with an 8.1-inch display and a more-usable external display. As for the aspect ratio might be similar to the HONOR Magic V.

These are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Are you looking forward to the Mix Fold 2 launch? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Here are the new tech specs leaks for the vivo X70 series

There were plenty of rumours going around about the vivo X70 series before it is launches. Here we spotted the new leak of the device and it might have some differences between China and the global variant.

According to sources, the China variant might come with an Exynos 1080 chipset whereas the global model could sport a Media Dimensity 1200 chipset. Besides that, the Pro Plus variant might feature a Snapdragon 888 chipset.

As for the fast charging, the X70 and X70 Pro may support 44W fast charge and the camera sensor might upgrade to IMX766 from IMX598. On the other hand, the Pro Plus variant could support 66W fast charging. Other than that, the company is developing the ISP chip (image processing chip) and it is expected to come with this X70 series.

This is just a leak, so why not just take it with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Are you looking forward to this vivo X70 series? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Here are the official cut-off delivery dates by Shopee before Hari Raya

In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya festive season, it's that time of the year again for the annual delivery operating hours cut-off. If you or your friends and family are still buying things from Shopee, do keep note of this.

As always, the cut-off date is the last day for orders to be shipped out. Each delivery outlet will have similar cut-off dates for delivery, so make sure you make the orders before these days. Orders for after Hari Raya has been posted by Shopee as well, so do refer to the table below.

Besides that, Shopee also released other more detailed timetables for customers to avoid disruptions. You can visit the support page right over here to check them out on which specific date and state each delivery outlet is operating. Moreover, if you ordered during the Raya holidays, you can also check out which shipping date is expected for each state.

Do share this timetable with your friends and family if you are planning to buy items on Shopee. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here are the reasons that cause the e-hailing fares surge in Malaysia

If you frequently use e-hailing services such as Grab and airasia Super App, I'm sure you would notice that the fares have surged greatly. This has, of course, caused a financial burden for most Malaysians and many of us aren't happy with it. Just recently, Wee Ka Siong from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) has met up with the e-hailing operators (EHOs) on the matter.

Initially, Mr Wee said that he was going to get to the bottom of this issue on why the fares have increased so much. In his announcement on Facebook, there were two factors that contributed to the surged fares - an imbalanced supply-and-demand and high traffic volume. On top of that, the number of registered drivers has dropped to 30% prior to the pandemic.

Moreover, since we have gone back to normal in some ways, there is also a sudden increase in demand for e-hailing services during the endemic phase transition. With all the factors taken into account, this has affected the fare algorithms including distance, traffic volume, weather patterns, as well as market supply and demand.

On top of that, it turns out that the Malaysian Government have no say or power to regulate the e-hailing base fare at all. Therefore, in Mr Wee's own words - "The EHOs are permitted to set their fare structures based on their own formulae and their terms of service with their consumers in a free market".

The EHO is hoping to increase the number of drivers to meet the supply and demand. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Government will ensure more EHOs, taxis and buses service are improved with better last-mile connectivity and more choices. All the EHO industry will be monitored to ensure fairness, said Mr Wee.

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


Here are the reasons why I can't live without the Huawei MatePad Pro with MEETime App

While social distancing may be the game for many of us in 2020, there's no reason why we can't stay connected. This is the time for technology to shine, as more and more people find new ways to work, learn, and communicate with one another. With the help of the right devices and applications, we can ensure that meeting in person won't make us less efficient.

Companies like Huawei have both the devices and programs that can help us during this time. One of them is the recently launched MatePad Pro, an Android tablet that is designed to help with productivity and entertainment. This time, we want to touch on the reasons you should use the MEETime video-calling technology with the MatePad Pro to stay connected with friends and family. And see why it is the tablet that you can't live without.

When it comes to video calls, it's important for the program to not slow down or have stutters. Ideally, it should also support high resolution. Having a responsive app means that you'll get smoother calls, while high resolution will ensure that you can see the other person clearly and vice versa.

That's not a problem for the MatePad Pro here. It's more than enough to support 1080p video calls on MEETime and also deliver excellent visual clarity. Moreover, you could even use it in low-light conditions, thanks to the adjusting technology. In other words, social distancing isn't an excuse to not have a candlelight dinner with your significant other!

You can do quick annotations on the screen during on-going calls

Sometimes you want to show more than just your face in video calls. When it comes to devices like the MatePad Pro, the amount of screen real estate we get shouldn't be wasted. Being able to share what's going on the screen is incredibly useful for a variety of scenarios.

MEETime does more than just let you share your screen, it even lets you show your call recipient how you interact with different apps and files, all while the call is happening. For example, you'll be able to circle key points in documents to highlight their importance or draw little doodles on birthday cards to show loved ones who are far away.

And there you have it, a few interesting ways to stay in touch with the MatePad Pro and MEETime app. What's more? Huawei MEETime will be available in Malaysia by this month through a system update, allowing users to experience this feature. Of course, the MatePad Pro has access to many other apps via the AppGallery. You'll be able to download most of the apps that are commonly used and popular with Malaysians, such as TikTok, WeChat, Grab, and more. Additionally, you'll also get 3 months of free premium access to Huawei Video, 12 months of Huawei Cloud storage of up to 50GB, and a plethora of Huawei Member Centre rewards worth up to RM2381. All these rewards will be available to those who own a Huawei P40 series or MatePad Pro device.

If you're interested, you can now purchase the Huawei MatePad Pro. The tablet retails for RM2399 and is available in Midnight Grey or Pearl White colours. You can head to the official Huawei online store to purchase the MatePad Pro or other new devices like the Huawei P40 Pro, which can be connected to the MatePad Pro to take calls or convenient multitasking.

With all that said, what do you think about the MatePad Pro and the MEETime app? Have you tried similar apps to communicate with others? Do share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page! And for articles like this, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Here are the things that Malaysians were searching for in Google last month

September has just passed and here are the new data from Google Malaysia that had been compiled from last month. On top of that, we found out that people were searching for the realme 7 Pro review and realme 7 G95, it was listed as the top 1 most searched item on Google search.

The device was launched in October, but yet many Malaysians still can’t wait for the official announcement during September. Since that was the top 1, so what is the difference between both variants? You may watch the comparison video here and figure it out.

On the other hand, 4 out of 10 searches were about football matches. It is no suprise that Malaysians are big football fans especially of the English Premier League. There are others interesting things that Malaysians search as well, which include macam mana nak tahu mengandung (How to check if is pregnant), what is sus (hello! Is Among Us), bila iphone 12 keluar (when is the iPhone 12 going to launch), and others. Here are the complete lists that Google Malaysia had provided us:

Comparing between August and September, Malaysians were more focus on the football matches due to the ongoing season. What do you think? Do you find the lists interesting? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Here are the things you can do and get from Lazada Malaysia's 7.7 Mid-Year Mega Sale right now

It's that time of the year again and Lazada Malaysia is coming back with its annual 7.7 Mid-Year Mega Sale. For just two days from 7-9 July 2022, there will be discounts up to 70%, RM 10 off every RM100 spent stackable Lazada Bonus, thousands of seller and brand vouchers with up to 77% off, Free Shipping with no minimum spend, as well as RM7.70 Crazy Flash deals. Here's what you can expect to find on the platform.

To start, Lazada has increased up to 15 million LazCoins daily for Lazada shoppers to redeem. There is no required minimum purchase amount for shoppers to make to qualify for the cashback, with incentives of up to 77% in LazCoins and allow you to save up to an additional 20%. Moreover, there is an option of redeeming the coins in exchange for rewards from major brands that are worth up to RM150,000 until 10 July.

If there's an item that you like, you can 'Chup Dulu' by pre-ordering and placing a non-refundable 10% deposit from now till 6 July and receive up to 200 LazCoins. You will only need to check out the remaining amount on 7 July from 2 AM onwards, and items will be shipped out upon full payment. Then from now until 6 July, you can also get various 'Paling Chun' discounted deals starting from RM7.70 only.

Of course, the Lazada Bonus makes a return and for those who don't know, you can get RM10 off for every RM100 purchase on selected items whereby you can stack it with other vouchers to maximize savings. Then on Lazada Wallet, you can top up a minimum of RM50 to stand a chance to win up to RM1,177 via its Balloon Blast Top Up page. Lazada Wallet users can also get a 27% discount if paid for utilities (minimum spending of RM20) and those who check out using Touch 'n Go eWallet will get RM15 off.

There are still a lot of 7.7 promotions to mention, so here is the breakdown of what else you can participate in on Lazada!

For more information on the Lazada 7.7 Mid-Year Mega Sale, please visit Lazada Malaysia's official website or download the Lazada mobile app on the App Store, Google Play Store, or HUAWEI AppGallery. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here are the things you can do during Lazada Malaysia's upcoming 9.9 sales

As usual, there are a few things to look out for in Lazada Malaysia's 9.9 shopping promotion. From the said date until 11 September, there will be thousands of deals from brands and sellers, free shipping vouchers, membership benefits and sampling programs.

If you have never signed up for a LazMall Store Membership, here's what you can get. You will be granted attractive points upon sign-up and gain access to exclusive members vouchers with participating brands. You can even test out products before they commit to purchasing a product via the Try & Buy feature from as low as RM0.30. If you want to purchase the products in full size upon trying them out, you can enjoy additional discounts* from the brands.

For shipping vouchers, each customer can collect up to 10 Free Shipping vouchers that will be released and replenished daily. There are also Free Shipping special vouchers with no minimum spend* that are available only on Saturday and during the 9.9 Sale. Besides that, you may also get RM5 Free Shipping vouchers with RM8 minimum spend*.

Moving on, loyal Lazada shoppers can get up to 80% LazCoins cashback rewards* with no minimum spending*. The first 99 successful payments from 12 AM to 2 AM daily between 9 to 11 September will be entitled to receive 999 LazCoins cashback rewards* with minimum spending of RM99. Moreover, there will be rewards of up to 15% LazCoins cashback rewards* to Lazada customers when they check out between 26 August to 8 September, with no minimum spending.

Meanwhile, Chup Dulu made a return to offering buyers with exclusive product sets and highly discounted items from renowned brands. Shoppers will just have to place a non-refundable 10% deposit from now till 8 September and check out the remaining amount on 9 September from 2 AM onwards, and items will be shipped out upon full payment.

Last but not least, there will also be a Lazada Experts & Beyond 9.9 Mega Show on LazLive and Lazada’s official social platforms. In a two-day mega show on 8 and 9 September, fans can catch celebrities in action, such as Nabila Razali, Nora Danish, Naim Daniel, Syafiq Aiman as well as the LazLive+ experts – celebrity chef Sherson Lian, fitness master Jordan Yeoh, gaming champion Jaasuzuran, and well-loved female pop group Dolla.

There are still some other 9.9 features but most of you should be familiar with them such as Lazzie Hunt, Lazada Wallet bonus, Lazada RM9 bonus and more. For more information on the Lazada 9.9 Brands & Beyond Sale, you can visit the official webpage here and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


1More ComfoBuds Malaysia release: RM189 only and other 12.12 promotions

If you're looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds, you may want to consider 1More. This company brand came all the way from the USA so if you want to read about them, click over here. Anyway, they are introducing ComfoBuds and the audio product will be on a 12.12 promotion of RM189 only.

Exclusively available on 1More LazMall Flagship store, it features a 13.4mm dynamic driver with four built-in ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) mics for clear network calls. From a single charge, the wireless earbuds can last up to four hours of music playback and they are also IPX water-resistant rated which is good for exercising. Personally, RM189 is amazingly cheap if compared with other wireless earbuds.

In addition, 1More will throw a 12.12 promotion on a few selected audio products as well. If you have a minimum spending of RM300, you will be granted a RM15 voucher during the checkout. You can refer to the discounted prices at the list below.

For more information, you can visit the official 1MORE LazMall Flagship Store here. Stay tuned for more trending tech deals at TechNave.com.


ASUS Malaysia announced Raya Special promo sales for previous ZenFone Max Plus & ZenFone 4 series starting from RM499

Hey ASUS fans, the company has started its RAYA SPECIALS and it's not just some promo sales for the time being, but the new slashed price will be permanent (NANI?!). Of course, we aren't talking about the latest ZenFone series but rather for the previous generation ZenFone Max Plus, ZenFone 4 Max Pro and ZenFone Max 4.

Each priced RM649, RM599 and RM499 respectively. These three devices are in the value-for-money category mainly because of their humongous battery pack which are all 40000mAh above, with 5000mAh as the highest. The camera setup isn't too bad as well, like the ZenFone 4 Max Pro sporting a dual 16MP + 16MP rear camera. Moreover, all three has a triple SIM slot which means you can put in two SIM cards and a microSD card!

For more information about the tech-specs, you can visit the official webpage links given below. Stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


Here are the top 10 best iPhone 13 Pro series macro photos chosen by Apple

Back in January 2022, Apple hosted a Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge globally and it has officially ended. Today, the company has chosen and unveiled the top 10 best iPhone macro photos from around the world taken from their iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

From the top 10 winners, the photos include finalists from China, Hungary, India, Italy, Spain, Thailand, and the US. Obviously, these stunning images will be featured on apple.com, on Apple’s Instagram (@apple), and billboards in select cities. The winners' photos were judged by numerous experts - Anand Varma, Apeksha Maker, Peter McKinnon, Paddy Chao, Yik Keat Lee, Arem Duplessis, Billy Sorrentino, Della Huff, Kaiann Drance, and Pamela Chen.

Anyway, without further ado, below are the top 10 best iPhone macro photos in no particular order:

“Volcanic Lava” by Abhik Mondal New Milford, New Jersey, USA

“Strawberry in Soda” by Ashley Lee San Francisco, USA

“A Drop of Freedom” by Daniel Olah Budapest, Hungary

“Sea Glass” by Guido Cassanelli Buenos Aires, Argentina

“The Final Bloom” by Hojisan Chongqing, China

“Hidden Gem” by Jirasak Panpiansin Chaiyaphum City, Thailand

“The Cave” by Marco Colletta Taranto, Italy

“Art in Nature” by Prajwal Chougule Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

“Honeycomb” by Tom Reeves New York City, USA

“Leaf Illumination” by Trevor Collins Boston, USA

If you would like to read what the photographers and judges thought of each macro shot, you can visit the official Apple newsroom page here. Which one of these is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here are the top 10 best performing Android smartphones of June 2020 according to AnTuTu

Update - This list has been updated with the global version as the previous one was exclusive to the China market, some of the phones from the old list aren't available outside of China

Can you believe it? We are already in July and it has been a bizarre year for all of us. Despite that, the smartphone industry still continues to strive for perfection and AnTuTu just posted the Top 10 Best Performing Android Smartphones of June 2020 (globally) so far.

According to AnTuTu's list, we are surprised to see the OPPO Find X2 Pro taking the top spot with 608049 points. The OnePlus 8 Pro came super close as well in second place with 597053 points despite having the same Snapdragon 865 chipset and 12GB of RAM, then for the third place, it's the Redmi K30 Pro with 587493 points. If you look closer at the chart, the top 8 Android phones are using the same chipset, whereas the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and Galaxy S20+ 5G are using the Exynos 990 chipset (which is weird, because these two phones also have the Snapdragon 865 unit as well and should appear here).

Besides the Android flagships, AnTuTu also released another chart for Android mid-range tier devices as well. The Redmi K30 5G takes the first spot with 317019 points, followed by the Huawei nova 7i with 308545 points using a Kirin 810 chipset. Finally, the third spot belongs to the Redmi Note 8 Pro with a MediaTek Helio G90T chipset scoring 292125 points.

Pretty soon, there will be a new chipset variant which will be introduced on the ASUS ROG Phone 3. If you've guessed it, it's none other than the Snapdragon 865+ and we are really looking forward to it. Did any of your favourite phones make it in AnTuTu's chart? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here are the top 10 most Google searched gadget & devices by Malaysians in 2021

As we approach the end of 2021, here are some fun facts of what Malaysians looked up for in Google Search. Since we are a tech news portal website (again, we are not a shop lol), we will take a good look at the top trending searches in gadgets and devices this year.

In 2021, the realme 8 Pro took the top spot as the most searched gadget. The phone was released back at the end of April at the price of RM1299, featuring a 108MP quad rear camera, 50W SuperDart Charge and other specs. As a mid-range tier phone using a Snapdragon 720G chipset, its overall specs aren't so bad which could be why many Malaysians punched in "realme 8 Pro Malaysia".

Apart from that, Apple dominated the chart with three iPhones searches this year. The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max got the second and fourth placing respectively. Interestingly, Malaysians were also searching for the iPhone 12 Pro Max which is still a powerful flagship. The OnePlus 9 is also another flagship that Malaysians looked up with "OnePlus 9 Malaysia Review".

As for the rest of the entries, budget-friendly phones are still one of the favourites for Malaysians. The OPPO A54, Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro and vivo Y20 appeared quite frequently in Google Search, alongside the realme Watch 2 as the only wearable accessory and non-smartphone device at number 8.

Google Malaysia also sent us other noteworthy top trending searches over the past year. If you're interested in that, you may head over to our news post right over here to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here are the top 22 shortlisted Malaysian candidates for Samsung's short film competition

Since the end of March 2022, Samsung Malaysia Electronics organised a short film competition called Born of the Galaxy Stars. It was endorsed by the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) which sought 22 aspiring filmmakers to produce their short films with the Galaxy S22 Series.

The competition has since ended and 22 candidates have been shortlisted for the next phase. For the next round, Borderless with Nightography, they will receive a Galaxy S22 Ultra to shoot a video based on the theme of nightlife. The final video production will then be in the running to win an award in July at the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) opening ceremony.

Anyway, below are the 22 shortlisted filmmakers:

Samsung Malaysia would like to congratulate the top 22 finalists and hopes to see creative ideas, talent and potential with the Galaxy S22 series. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here are the top Googled terms from Malaysia of 2019

With the year 2019 coming to an end, Google has recently unveiled the top trending searches from Malaysia in the year 2019 starting off with the top searched movie which is the Joker, followed by Captain Marvel as well as the Avengers: Endgame which was released this year. On to the music category, Senorita by Shawn Mendes was the most searched, while Mimpi by K-Clique as well as Memories by Maroon 5 were the second and third most search music of the year.

Apparently, Vanessa Angel held the top spot for the top searched people followed by Azmin Ali and Emma Maembong. Unsurprisingly, the top trending news topic for this year was the IPU (Air Pollutant Index) due to the haze we’ve experienced a few months back. Other than that, Tanjung Piai, as well as Belanjawan 2020, was the second and third most searched topic of 2019.

In terms of the most searched term overall, the Earth Day Quiz is the most searched term while Thanos (just Thanos) and BSH came in at a close second and third respectively. With all that said, have you searched for any of these terms recently? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Here are the top trending YouTube videos of 2020 that Malaysians have been watching

It's not a secret that millions of Malaysians watched a ton of YouTube videos during the pandemic. From home workouts to cooking, as well as comedy skits on coping with the lockdown, YouTube has gathered the statistics and released the Top Trending Videos in Malaysia.

If you're not familiar with the local YouTube scene, there are a LOT of them with a good mix between BM and Mandarin channels. Out of the 10, only 2 videos are Korean which are Knowingbros that covered a dance routine of Lisa from BLACKPINK and a food eating challenge, whereas another one is about news about Malaysia's lockdown by Al Jareeza English.

We were told that the 10 following videos resonated with the Malaysia audience the most. Combining all of them together, they were watched more than 363 million times and they have gained over 19 million subscribers. Anyway, below are the official lists of the Top Trending Videos in their respective categories:


Here are the top trending videos, shorts, music videos, and creators of 2022 in Malaysia

As the year comes to a close, YouTube did a list of the top 10's from various countries including Malaysia. If you are curious about the top creators, artists and videos that captured the collective imagination of fans in Malaysia, you're at the right place.

This year, DONA’s colour-themed candy-eating mukbang compilation took the number one spot on the Top Trending Videos list. Securing the second spot is Ammar Nazhan’s surprise at a former team member’s comeback which made viewers teary-eyed, while Alieff Irfan’s video reveal of his wife’s pregnancy made the list in third place.

Anyway, without beating around the bush too much, below are the Top Trending Videos, Top Shorts, Top Trending Music Videos, Top Creators and Breakout Creators playlists in Malaysia for 2022.

That's all, folks. Enjoy the playlists above and enjoy the upcoming holiday season. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here are the winners of the vivo Vision Photography contest!

With the Photography contest coming to an end, vivo have finalised the winners of the vivo Vision Photography contest for each category including Animal, Landscape, People, as well as Plant. There will be up to 12 winners split among 4 categories, and they will be awarded up to RM6000 in cash prize.

With all that said, you can check out the winning entries for each category below. Would you have taken part in the vivo Vision Photography Contest if you had the chance? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Here are two affordable devices to get from realme this Hari Raya!

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is just around the corner but it's still not too late to get a smartphone or tablet for yourself, your parents or young folks at your kampung, even if you don't have a large budget. But how to choose with all the value-added entry-level devices on the market?

Thankfully, the recently released value-busting realme 9 and realme Pad mini could be the ideal two affordable devices to get from realme this Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Read on to find out why these could be the ideal tech devices to bring back as buah tangan.

Priced at an affordable RM899, the realme 9 should easily catch some 2nd glances from the rest of the family with its Ripple Holographic Design wave pattern. Available in Sunburst Gold and Stargaze White, it should go well with your shiny new baju raya.

This phone also comes with a powerful 108MP ProLight camera for high resolution shots of your loved ones that you haven't seen for a while. The ISOCELL HM6 camera sensor ensures that these shots remain clear over the Raya feast of rendang, ketupat or lemang or in low-light when the kids play with the fireworks.

The realme 9 also features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with an FHD+ (1080x2400) resolution, a max refresh rate of 90Hz, and a max brightness of 1000 nits so it should be ideal for your parents or older folks who might have older eyes than most. Videos also look fantastic on this phone, so it's just as good for sharing videos with everyone in the family.

In addition, the realme 9 packs in a large 5000 mAh battery so it can last the full first day of Raya Aidilfitri without having to worry about recharging. If you're getting it for the youth, then the Snapdragon 680 chipset should offer fairly fast performance for games as well.

When you need a bigger screen to show off the grandkids than just 6.4-inches then the large 8.7-inch display on the realme Pad mini could be the one for you or your kampung folk. Super slim and portable at 7.6mm thin, realme's second tablet is also ultra-affordable at RM699.

Just the right size for both a purse or a school bag after the Raya Aidilfitri festivities, the realme Pad mini is great for both young and old. Lightweight at just 372gm and long lasting with a large 6400 mAh battery the tablet can also be recharged quickly thanks to its 18W quick charge.

If you're interested in these devices, visit the realme Malaysia website for more details. You can also buy the devices from realme's Shopee store page and if you manage to catch it today during its first sale, you can also get it for just RM599 (hurry up, only while stocks last!).

So, are you looking forward to getting either the realme 9 or realme Pad mini for Hari Raya Aidilfitri? Who are you buying it for? Do share your comments and experiences below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more of the latest mobile gadgets!

realme 9 (6GB RAM + 128GB storage) - RM899realme 9 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage) - RM999Pad Mini (3GB RAM + 32GB storage) LTE - RM749Pad Mini (3GB RAM +32GB storage) WIFI - RM699


Here is a list of Apple devices that can cause magnetic interference on medical devices

Over the weekend, Apple just updated its support page about a list of devices that should be kept away from medical devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. Why is that? Well, apparently the Apple devices can cause potential magnetic interference.

Apple also stated that to keep the devices at a distance, they should be more than 6 inches apart or more than 12 inches if the Apple product is being charged wirelessly. For the record, 6 inches is 15.24 cm and 12 inches is 30.48 cm. This essentially means you shouldn't play any Apple devices to avoid any potential magnetic interference.

Below is the complete list of Apple devices to watch out for:

In early June, lead study investigator Dr Michael Wu, a cardiologist at Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brown University was surprised by the strength of magnets used in the iPhone 12 series. After a small study discovered that an iPhone 12 Pro can cause 11 out of 14 cardiac devices to experience interference, the research has a strong conclusion about magnetic electronic devices shouldn't be near them.

Apparently, Apple did acknowledge that the iPhone 12 series could cause electromagnetic interference on medical devices. But since the company updated the support page, it's no longer a "could" but definitely a black and white statement with the aforementioned devices above. You can read more about it right here.

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


ASUS Malaysia announced TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 model for RM3360

As reported in early September, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs has finally made its way to the Malaysian market. If you have been eyeing this bad boy, look no further than ASUS Malaysia as they have officially announced their own version called the ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 3080 model lineup. Under the model name TUF-RTX3080-10G-GAMING, this one cost RM3360.

To recap the tech specs, the ASUS TUF-RTX3080-10G-GAMING features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX CUDA cores (8704), 10GB GDDR6X memory, PCIe interface 4.0, 2x Native HDMI 2.1 output and 3 x Native DisplayPort 1.4a. Built with three new powerful axial-tech fans, its design has been optimized for intense graphics at low temperatures. There's also an independent heatsink for the GPU and memory keep thermals under tight control.

Most of the rear is swathed in a protective metal backplate that prominently features a wide vent. The vent allows the hot air to escape towards chassis exhaust fans instead of being recycled back into the GPU cooler. Beneath the GPU, a bracket provides consistent mounting pressure between the die and heat spreader. Stainless steel is used for the I/O bracket to protect ports and provide a more secure mount. A conveniently placed Dual Bios switch allows customization of the card’s default performance profile without software.

Lastly, the cards can stand up to 144-hours via validation trial and if you want to learn more, you may visit their official link right here. This should be a treat for the hardcore PC Master Race. If you're one of them, give us a holla at the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


Here is a list of controllers that are supported by Google Stadia

With the Google Stadia going live on 19 November 2019, Google recently conducted an AMA(Ask Me Anything) session on Reddit where they answered various questions from the public. To the uninitiated, Google Stadia is an on-demand game streaming service that allows users to stream and play games online without the need to own a high-end gaming computer.

During the AMA, one of the users asked Google which of the existing controllers will be supported by Stadia on launch. Googleg gave a list of controllers that are currently supported on the service such as the Xbox One controller, DualShock 4 controller from Sony and more. Below is the list of controllers supported on Stadia. However, these controllers are only supported on Google Chrome on the desktop and not on the TV for now.

Would you be interested in signing up for Google Stadia when it becomes available in Malaysia? Do let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com


Here is a list of realme devices on a discount during the 11.11 Salebration

Just last Wednesday, realme Malaysia announced the launching of the realme GT Neo 2 and other devices. All the devices, including the realme Pad, Narzo 50i and C25Y will have a special discount price during 11.11 but that's not all, a few accessories will be on sale too so we will list all of them below.

From the list, notable accessories include the realme TechLife Robot Vacuum, hairdryer, Type-C SuperDart Game Cable and many more. Should you purchase the vacuum on 11.11, it will come with a complimentary mop kit worth RM299. The so-called game cable is also said to support 65W SuperDart Charging technology as well as Multi-Charging System compatibility.

As a refresher, the GT Neo 2 is priced at RM2099 but will go for RM1999 on 11.11. This goes the same for the rest of the devices as aforementioned so you may refer to the table below to check them out:

To find out more about realme Malaysia's 11.11, you can visit the realme Official Store Lazada and Shopee. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here is a preview of everything you need to know about iOS 15

If you were sleeping soundly throughout the night and missed out on Apple's WWDC event, we got you covered. In this article, we will be focusing solely on the iOS 15 preview and there are a few new updates that are quite intriguing. Without further ado, check out the new iOS 15 features below.

One of the first things that Apple introduced was SharePlay which is a nice welcome addition to the pandemic. Let's say that you and your friends want to watch something together, you can now use FaceTime to watch TV shows and movies, as well as listening to music and sharing other things that you're browsing. In addition, even users who are using Windows or Android can now chat with their friends on FaceTime via a special link that is encrypted.

Next, Apple is making quite a big change on Apple Maps with a new 3D map view in both day and dark mode. For those who are driving, Apple Map will be updated with road details such as traffic conditions and incidents happening in real-time. A new public transit integration will be implemented to show nearby stations and transit times but we think it's quite unlikely for Malaysia to have these yet.

For internet browsing, Safari now has a new tab bar design that maximizes your screen view and can be easily switched between the tabs below. Also, you can save and organize your tab groups easily and view them on your Mac later as it's synced with the Apple ecosystem. Voice search and Safari Extensions are also part of iOS 15 in the future.

Besides the ones we mentioned above, there are still a ton of features that are coming in iOS 15. It includes:

Amazingly, old devices such as the iPhone SE (1st Gen) and the iPod touch (7th Gen) will be eligible for iOS 15 in the future. Other iPhone models that can be upgraded are the iPhone 6s series, iPhone 7 series, iPhone 8 series, iPhone X and XR, iPhone XS series, iPhone SE (2nd Gen), iPhone 11 series, and of course, the iPhone 12 series. You can head over here to read all the iOS 15 features in detail.

What do you think about iOS 15? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here is how to transfer all your WhatsApp chat history and media files from Android to iOS

Finally, after years of requesting for this feature, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that we will finally be able to transfer all the WhatsApp data from Android to iOS. This includes your chat history, photos, videos, and voice messages while maintaining end-to-end encryption.

So how do you get started? According to sources, the Android device must have at least Android 5 OS whereas the iPhone users must have at least iOS 15.5. Also, Android users must download the Move to iOS app first from the Google Play Store. You may find the app now live on the platform but if not, then you just have to wait as it's being released globally as we speak.

As usual, both devices must be connected to the same WiFi network and the iPhone must be completely new or just go through a factory reset. After that, launch the Move to iOS app and follow the steps. The steps include entering a code and starting the transfer data process. Depending on how many files you have on WhatsApp, the duration takes a while before completion.

After completing the transfer, you will just need to log in to your WhatsApp account with the same phone number. Tap start and all your charts, media files and others will appear. That's pretty much it! The WhatsApp team has sure made it a lot easier instead of relying on third-party apps that usually require payments.

Moving your WhatsApp data from iOS to Android is already possible since last year, so the cycle is now completed. You can also check out the full FAQs on migrating your WhatsApp from Android to iPhone here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here is our first impression of the Samsung GalaxyZ Flip3 5G! (and how the pre-order e-voucher works)

A few days ago, you might have spotted our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G hands-on photos on our Facebook page. Since we just got this foldable phone last week, we came up with a first impression article first before going into a full review. If you happen to be considering this phone, you have come to the right place to evaluate your decision.

Also due to the overwhelming support from the consumers, we also saw some enquiries on how the pre-order e-voucher works. Well, we got it covered for you at the bottom of this article! Anyway, here is our first impression of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (and how the e-voucher works).

Although it's a general consensus that most people would automatically think of its fragility if compared with other smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G actually feels real solid. A tough metal phone regardless if it's folded or not.

Looks can be deceiving, but the body is quite solid! Impressive for a foldable phone!

Just to recap a bit on its toughness, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G's body armour is reinforced and upgraded to an Armor Aluminium Metal Frame. For context, it's 10% stronger than before and while that seems like a small difference, it's a whole new world for this foldable phone. On top of that, the display on the front and back is using Gorilla Glass Victus which is the strongest glass in the phone industry now. Oh, it has an IPX8 water resistance rating as well so you don’t need to worry if a glass of water spilt over it!

Speaking of displays, another highlight is the cover screen. If you recall, the predecessor’s cover screen was just an inch long so Samsung expanded it into 1.9-inches this time. As expected, I didn't find myself to keep opening the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G because the cover screen can just tell me the notifications, whichever soundtrack I'm playing and even taking a photo.

The cover screen is more useful than ever

Slipping the Galaxy Z Flip3 into my pocket, all nice and easy

Last but not least, it's also worth mentioning the colour choices of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. Not only can you pre-order a Cream model but as well as Phantom Black, Green and Lavender. This makes the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G the only foldable stylish phone for the masses. Let's also not forget the colourful cover accessories that you can get.

If you have already pre-order your Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, congratulations! But you might also wonder how do you get your e-voucher? Well, you pre-order it on Samsung's eStore, you can get it immediately. During the checkout process at the Samsung eStore here, you may start using the e-voucher depending on the products (including the latest Galaxy Watch4 series). From the menu, you will be shown some selected Galaxy products that can be used by the e-voucher. Also, if you do get a Galaxy Watch4 series model, you will even get another e-voucher (since it has one too) and add more savings!

Here's a glimpse of how the complimentary gifts that you can choose with the e-voucher

In case you're wondering, you can enjoy an additional e-voucher if you purchase any of the Galaxy Watch4 Series. For example, if I choose to purchase the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, I can then use the RM600 e-voucher for the Galaxy Watch4 (Bluetooth, 44mm) that's valued at RM999. Upon getting the smartwatch, I'll be granted another RM150 e-voucher which can be used for another product with the same transaction

Since some selected Samsung Galaxy Buds series are on a 20% discount for the new Galaxy Z series and Galaxy Watch4 series, I can choose the Galaxy Buds Pro (worth RM799) and the RM150 e-voucher will auto-apply which offers me another RM150 saving further. I could have spent a total of RM5797 if it wasn't for the e-vouchers and discount altogether, which allowed me to save a total of RM909.80 and spend RM4887.20 in the end. With that, I'm essentially getting the Galaxy Buds Pro for free!

So there you go, TechNavers. That was our first impression and a glimpse of the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G so far. We hope our explanation on the e-voucher helps and aside from that, both the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Galaxy Z Fold3 5G pre-order also come with a Samsung Care+ 1- Year Plan worth up to RM799. As a bonus, you can also use our exclusive promo code "TNZF3VIP" until 21 September 2021 which gives you a free Samsung SmartTag Twin Pack worth RM209. You may visit the link here to check it out and pre-order now.

Have you managed to secure a Galaxy Z Flip3 5G or Galaxy Z Fold3 5G pre-order yet? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for our future review articles of these foldable phones in the future.


Here is the Top 11 Mesti Beli Tech Deals in Lazada (+ tips how to collect up to RM400 Laz Bonus)

With only a few hours left before 11.11, you might have looked up online for the best electronics deals and we have already posted quite a few of them here. Well, we got it covered and most of them are from the Mesti Beli Tech Deals page.

Besides that, Lazada Malaysia has been offering bonus discounts of up to RM400. That's right, you can collect these bonuses up to that amount. It's a feature that provides you with an additional RM10 off for every RM100 spent on products with the Lazada Bonus badge on 11.11. It's also stackable with other existing discounts and vouchers across multiple stores.

Before we continue on how to collect up to RM400 Lazada Bonus, below is the list of Top 11 Mesti Beli Tech Deals on 11.11:

Now, for the RM400 Lazada Bonus collection:

In addition to collecting RM400 Lazada Bonus, LazMall official brand partners will also be releasing limited-time-only Crazy Brand Mega Offers of up to 70% off with RM11 million worth of branded vouchers up for grabs from 12 AM to 2 AM. Shoppers can expect mind-blowing deals across the full 24 hours of the sale, filled with Free Shipping vouchers and Lazada Bonus additional discounts.

We would also like to remind you to also top up the Lazada Wallet beforehand for a smooth checkout experience during the 11.11 Sale. For more information, you can read our previous Lazada 11.11 promotion news here or visit the website here. Alternatively, you can also check out our 11.11 tech deals monitor page over here and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here is the leaked list of Samsung devices getting Android 10

Just a few hours ago, there was a leak about a bunch of Samsung devices waiting in line for the upcoming Android 10 update in the future. The roadmap also includes tablets but just so you know, this is not a verified list since it's not from Samsung.

Despite the legitimacy, the Samsung devices that are in the list do make sense as most of them are at least two years old already since their debut. Nonetheless, do take this news with a pinch of salt and without further ado, below is the list of Samsung devices that are getting the Android 10 upgrade.

Interestingly, the Galaxy S8 series and the Galaxy Note 8 aren't on the list for some reason even though they were introduced in 2017. Currently, they are already on Android 9.0 Pie but we don't see any reason why they shouldn't be upgraded to 10. Hopefully, they will be included.

On top of that, there is no timeline given for each of the devices. Until then, we think it's best to wait for Samsung on the official news so stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


Here is the list of 5G phones supported by DNB (and the Apple iPhone is not one of them)

Today, we have already reported that Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) has officially launched 5G services commercially. In case you didn't know, the coverage areas will begin in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and a few spots in Kuala Lumpur. In case you're wondering which 5G smartphones are currently supported by DNB, read on below.

Before we get to that, we thought we should let you know that interestingly, the Apple 5G models such as the iPhone 12 series and iPhone 13 series aren't on the list. However, DNB did say that we can expect to use 5G on these iPhones by the first quarter of 2022. On the other hand, some mid-range Samsung Galaxy A series models and even the new Galaxy Z series aren't supported yet.

Anyway, without further ado. Below is the list of 5G support devices and others that will be eligible by Q1 2022.

In relation to that, YES has also released some new 5G prepaid and postpaid plans for the Malaysian market. If you would like to know more, you can head over to our news report right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here is the list of ASUS laptops eligible for the ASUS Perfect Warranty plan

As March comes to an end, ASUS Malaysia have just announced a new ASUS Perfect Warranty for their customers. You know what's the best part? Those who purchase and activated their ASUS laptop in 2019 and 2020 will be eligible for the warranty without additional charges! But before you get too excited, here's how the ASUS Perfect Warranty works.

As mentioned, customers who bought an ASUS consumer or gaming laptop automatically qualify for the 2-year global warranty but it is only applicable for any damage that is not induced by customers. So to solve this issue, the ASUS Perfect Warranty was introduced and serves as an exclusive warranty service from the company for a one-time usage during the first year. It should be noted that ASUS will bear 80% of the total repair cost for - spill damage, electrical surge damage, or drop and accidental breakage. As for the rest of the 20%, the customer will have to take care of that.

At the moment, this warranty is only for Malaysians and Bruneians. It should be noted that the products must be purchased within Malaysia and Brunei as well so you can show the staff at an authorized ASUS Service Centre the receipt. Anyway, below is the list of ASUS laptops eligible for the ASUS Perfect Warranty:

That's all, folks. To learn more about the warranty plan, you can visit their website here. A shoutout to ASUS Malaysia for this initiative. Stay home, game on and stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


Here is the list of Android phones that Niantic won't support for Pokemon Go

While the Sony PlayStation 5 is getting all the attention with its new design and upcoming games, we happened to pass by an important announcement by Niantic, the makers behind Pokemon GO. Starting from August 2020, the company will no longer support 32-bit Android devices.

But why? Well, the reason is that by moving on from supporting 32-bit Android devices, Niantic can focus their development process and support on 64-bit Android and upcoming operating systems in the future. If you are wondering which Android smartphone will be affected, Niantic's list (incomplete at the moment) includes the Samsung Galaxy S4, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy J3, Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3, Motorola Moto G (1st Gen), and other Android devices released before 2015.

Most of these smartphones are over 5 years old and not usable now in 2020. But if you happen to own one of these devices and still want to play Pokemon GO, you ought to get a new smartphone now. Players can learn and read a more comprehensive list of affected devices at their help centre right here.

As we are still in the early stages of the Recovery MCO, please do abide by the local regulations while playing Pokemon GO. Stay tuned for more trending game news at TechNave.com.


ASUS Malaysia announces 64-bit ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE375CG)

ASUS Malaysia recently released one of the first of their planned 64-bit Intel Atom processor powered tablets with the ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE375CG). The tablet follows the slim bezel 7-inch display design as before while featuring dual-SIM capabilities, 3G connectivity and phone functions. Other tech specs include a 64-bit 1.83GHz Intel Atom Z3560 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB / 16GB storage + 5GB ASUS Webstorage, 7-inch display with 1280 x 800 pixel screen resolution, 5MP PixelMaster rear camera, 2MP front camera and Android 4.4 KitKat. The tablet will feature the ASUS ZenUI and weigh in at just 299g. It is available in black and white for now. The retail pricing according to Dynamics Distribution is set at RM649 but we've seen it being sold on the local market for as low as RM599. The new range of 64-bit Intel Atom processors should bring increased performance and better graphics but we'll be able to say more after we have the review unit for testing. In the meantime, check out the video below:


Here is the list of Xiaomi smartphones that will be getting MIUI 14

Xiaomi recently announced MIUI 14 via a post on the official Mi Community China, which also unveiled the new colourful logo for the latest MIUI OS. Now, more details of the MIUI 14 release have been unveiled, including the list of devices that are set to get the update to the latest OS.

As revealed by XiaomiUI, MIUI 14 is currently being tested on over 30 smartphones, including Xiaomi subbrands POCO and Redmi. Based on Android 13, MIUI 14 will have a revamped user interface that is light, fast and minimal.

Here are the devices that will be getting MUI 14 according to specific region’s builds:

Of course, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Furthermore, the update to MIUI 14 for certain devices may also be delayed due to bugs. Well, that’s why the beta programme is there anyway.

So, what do you guys think of the upcoming update to MIUI 14? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


Here is the list of banks and services that haven't joined the Apple Pay service

As some of you already know, Maybank and Ambank have officially launched their Apple Pay service. But are there any other banks? Well, yes albeit only one at the moment which is Standard Chartered bank.

According to other sources, no other banks have joined the bandwagon yet. CIMB confirmed this through its Twitter reply saying that nothing is in motion. The bank also didn't mention anything of trying to implement the feature either in the future and we imagine that the other banks could be in the same boat.

Besides the three aforementioned banks, the other banks and services that can't support Apple Pay are Hong Leong Bank, Big Pay, Wise, UOB, Citi Bank, CIMB, HSBC as well as Public Bank. There is absolutely no word from them about it. However, Apple Pay support is now available on Maxis and Shopee.

Apple Pay works the same way as Samsung Pay as it allows you to add your credit and debit cards for cashless payment. Besides the iPhone, Apple Pay also works on the Apple Watch, iPad and even the Mac. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here is the list of gadgets on discount during Shopee's 4.4 Mega Electronics Sale

With 4.4 on the way from Shopee, the Mega Electronics Sale is coming real soon. From smartphones to cameras, we managed to track down some tech gadget sales that you might be interested in. So without beating around the bush too much, read on below.

For the Apple fans, there's gonna be a Super Brand Day sale on 1 and 2 April with discounts up to RM350. As long as you find any authorized reseller online store, Apple fans can get an iPhone 12 mini (RM350 discount), iPhone 12 (RM290 discount), iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max (RM100 discount each). Besides that, the Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) and AirPods Pro will have RM50 discount and selling for RM859 respectively.

realme Malaysia and Huawei Malaysia will also have something special on 4.4. as well. For realme, they will release a budget-friendly narzo 30A and two mobile gaming accessories (click here to read) are having a special launch sale below the original price. Then for Huawei, a new Band 6 wearable will be on sale for RM216 (click here to read). You can also refer to the table below for more upcoming sales information:

The Mega Electronics Sale is part of the Shopee 4.4 Mega Shopping Day that is running till 4 April, featuring free shipping with a minimum spend of RM4, daily 95% off deals and vouchers and a new RM10,000 Shopee Money Wheel game show. To know more about the 4.4 Mega Shopping Day, you can visit the official webpage here. Stay tuned for more trending local tech deals at TechNave.com.


Here is the list of online grocery shopping stores you can visit

With the recent announcement of the movement restriction by the Malaysia Government, it was announced that food stores and food supply will still be running as usual. However, many are still more concerned than ever with this announcement, as they don't feel comfortable going out to buy any food or groceries.

At the same time, we are sure that most of you have also gotten this chain message about a list of online grocery shopping stores from WhatsApp. So for convenience, we gathered the list for you right here. Online grocery shopping has never become so easy!

No worries, they aren't scammers (we checked). Without further ado, below is the list of online grocery shopping stores you can visit.

That's all folks, but please do take note that those with the same-day delivery is subject to the drivers' availability or not. We expect many will try to take advantage of this so do be patient if this happens. Some may also even experience website lagging due to the high amount of traffic. Keep calm and be patient, we are in this together.

Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


Here is the official list of ASUS partners that will sell the ROG Ally

As we continue to wait for the ROG Ally launch in Malaysia, ASUS Republic of Gamers just listed an official list of authorised sellers that will sell the handheld gaming device. However, there's still no price tag about it yet as expected.

According to the Facebook post, the company will continue to build up the hype by announcing the authorised retailers first, followed by launching a livestream in mid-June, a Share, Tag & Win social contest by the end of June, and finally - launching an experiential roadshow in early July 2023.

Besides the official ASUS retailers, below is the list of partners that you can purchase the ROG Ally from:

You can click on "Notify Me" in the link given to get the first update of the ROG Ally launch. Other than that, just sit tight and wait until the day arrives.


Here is the official list of smartphones and other gadgets on Shopee 7.7 Mid Year Sale

In the upcoming Shopee 7.7 Mid Year Sale, they are back once again with attractive tech gadget deals and we are here to tell you which one is worth getting. According to Shopee Malaysia, the exclusive tech deals are worth up to 77% discount and will take place on 7 July at 12 AM.

If you are thinking of getting one, there is a wide range of products besides smartphones. There are also TVs, cameras, audio products and many many more. Of course, you can expect some great deals from Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, realme and more.

Without further ado, you may check out Shopee 7.7 Electrifying Tech Deals below for your reference:

As always, Shopee users can also enjoy numerous Shopee promo sales. This includes free shipping with RM0 minimum spend, 120% Coins Cashback, 7.7 million vouchers with savings up to 77%, as well as earn from a pool of 27 million Shopee Coins and win a PlayStation 5 during the 7.7 Mid Year Sale from now till 7 July.

If you like, you can also tune in to Shopee Live on weekdays at 8 PM to catch Shopee Guess The Price game show for a chance to take home RM5000 cash. You can also double your chances of winning on 7 July as there will be an additional episode at 12 PM on that day. The participants who join the guessing the product price correctly can win from a pool of more than 100,000 Shopee Coins!

Then on 6 July from 9 PM to 11 PM on Shopee Live and TV3, there will be shows offering a jam-packed programme with attractive prizes worth up to RM70,000 as well as 7,777,777 coins to be won through Shopee Shake - Battle Mode and Shopee Lucky Code. Viewers can catch performances by local celebrities and claim exclusive vouchers during dedicated Mega Voucher Drops sessions.

That's all, folks. To know more about the 7.7 Mid Year Sale, you can visit the official webpage right here and check out kitchen appliances and vacuum cleaners too. Happy shopping and stay tuned for more trending tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


Here is the unofficial free games giveaway list by Epic Games Store until 31 December 2020

As mentioned in our wholesome gaming news of 2020, the Epic Games Store has been giving away free video games throughout this year for people to cope with the pandemic. The Holiday Sale has already begun as well as another batch of free video games which started last week.

Previously, the Christmas free video games list got leaked that featured a lot of triple-A titles but turned out to be too good to be true. Now we got ourselves another leaked list which seems to be accurate so far. Started on 17th of December until now, the free video games that we got so far was Cities Skyline, Oddworld: New n Tasty, The Long Dark and Defence Grid.

It seems quite legit so far, so should it be true - Alien: Isolation could be the next big video game in the Christmas List. After that, Metro 2033 which is an old triple-A video game will follow up. Whether it's real or not, it's worth keeping the list in check which you can refer below:

On top of that, the Holiday Sale is offering video games on a discount of up to 75%. The platform is also giving away a free $10 voucher coupon but only eligible for games that are priced $15 and above. Still, a pretty good deal there! Have fun on your holiday and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's 3 ways Huawei can take care of your health this Chinese New Year

It is very easy to indulge during festive seasons, especially this coming Chinese New Year. 8 course meals, snacks, cakes, drinks and more all day, every day for 7 days straight! When you combine that with your unhealthy habits you’ve picked up throughout the year, that can really take a toll on your body.

Here’s where Huawei comes into the picture, helping you make healthy decisions to start the new year. What’s more, these apps and items will continue taking care of you, even when the festivities are over and your work life kicks back into full gear!

Time seems to move differently during Chinese New Year. One moment you’re having lunch at the table and before you even get up, it is suddenly dinner. With 3 different tracking systems (GPS+GLO+GAL), the Huawei Watch GT tracks where you are accurately. With that, it can tell if you’ve been sitting still for over an hour and will remind you to get your butt moving and exercise!

You'll never be lost in anyone's eyes with the compass in this watch

Take this watch a step further when you exercise. The Huawei Watch GT is waterproof up to 50 meters which makes it perfect for swimming. If you’re into jogging and running, the watch can tell whether you are doing your warm-ups, remind you to get into the correct running posture, and provide you with real time sports data feedback so you can know how much calories, distance, speed and more when you’re working out.

The impressive battery life of the watch makes it possible for you to track your fitness data even when you are a long way from home as it can last for 2 weeks in a single charge with heavy usage and up to a month with normal usage. So if you balik kampung and forget your charger, it’s no biggie!

Before you eat that third slice of that chocolate cake, maybe you should convince yourself not to with Huawei’s AI Calorie Counter. It can estimate the amount of calories on your plate by simply pointing your camera at the food or drink and choosing the HiVision option on the top left of your camera interface. From there, choose the ‘Identify’ option and voila! The screen will show you what you are eating and the estimated calories there are in the food. Hopefully, this will help restrain yourself from overeating!

Unsure of what’s in your food because you can’t read Chinese? No worries! HiVision’s AI translate can help you identify what exactly is in your food. Perfect for the super health conscious.

You won’t know how your body’s condition is unless you go for a full medical check up. Or can you? The Huawei Health App monitors your body’s condition and records it for you in real time. Whether it is the number of steps you take in a day, sleep time, heart rate, calories and more, you’re sure to find all of this recorded in the Health App with the aid of your Huawei Watch GT.

It is tough to maintain a healthy lifestyle so the help from the Health App with the TruSleep (to track your sleep pattern) and TruSeen (to monitor your heartbeats) is definitely a welcome in our lives.

It's almost like having your own personal doctor that monitors your lifestyle and reminds you to take care of yourself. Interested? Well, you’re in luck. For this Chinese New Year, Huawei is offering the perfect health package: The Huawei Mate 20 (RM2799) and Huawei Watch GT (RM899) will only cost you RM3188 with the Huawei Health App pre-installed into the devices. If you want to check out how Huawei Watch GT and Huawei Mate 20 work harmoniously together, you can head on over to any Huawei experience store or even their official website. For more amazing deals this Chinese New Year, TechNave.com is the place to be!


Here's 5 things to consider when looking for the perfect gaming laptop for you

Sometimes it can be hard to determine what you need as a gamer. The terms “casual gamer” and “hardcore gamer” are often too stereotypical when it comes to looking for the right gear for your gaming needs.

Casual gamers do sometimes need high-end gear if they play graphic intensive story games in their free time. As for hardcore gamers, perhaps the only kind of games they play are MOBAs like League of Legends or PUBG which doesn’t require hardware that’s too high end. Instead of looking at those terms to figure out what you need as a gamer, why not ask this: What do I, as a gamer, need for MY gaming needs?

This is basically the first thing most people ask when it comes to gaming laptops. A graphics card or better known as GPU takes data from the processor and translates it into the pictures you see on your laptops or PCs.

If you’re the kind of gamer who likes playing graphical intensive games such as Final Fantasy 15 or VR games such as Beat Saber, you might want to consider a high-end graphics card like the RTX 2070. However, if you’re the kind of gamer who plays less graphic intensive games like CS:GO, League of Legends or don’t mind playing the latest gaming titles on low settings, chances are you don’t have to shell out too much cash on a high-end graphics card but instead settle for the GTX 1660.

Also known as the processor, the CPU is basically the computer’s brain. It controls and tells the computer what to do through arithmetic, logic and more. The CPU is very important when it comes to gaming for the overall performance of a laptop. It works hand in hand with the GPU to put out data. A high-end graphics card works best with a high-end CPU and vice versa. It is important to take note of this as to prevent your data from bottlenecking if your CPU or GPU is working too hard for the other to handle the data which may result in low performance.

Most mid-range or budget gaming laptops often feature the 9th gen Intel Core i5 while the high-end laptops the 9th Gen Intel Core i7. While the i5 is suitable enough to play most games, the i7 allows for better performance, especially when multitasking. For instance, if you love recording and streaming while gaming, you would probably want to opt for the i7. If that’s not the case, the i5 should be good enough for you.

The RAM or memory acts as a high performance volatile storage. Data is pre-loaded into the RAM first before being executed, ensuring faster loads. Due to how heavy gaming titles nowadays can be, the minimum amount of RAM should be 8GB.

However, we are still seeing 4GB RAM on budget gaming laptops on the market. To ensure a smoother experience when gaming or even using the laptop, it is recommended that you upgrade your RAM to at least 8GB.

Display is obviously the most important part of a laptop, especially when gaming. The higher your refresh rate, the smoother and faster you can react to games. This is especially important for those playing FPS (First Person Shooter games), moreso in competitive play as it allows you to be able to react and see enemies faster.

Most budget laptops come with a 60Hz display, allowing for 60fps (frames per second). If you’re into graphically undemanding games as well as games which don’t need too much of a precise aim to play, 60fps is more than enough. However, if you’re into competitive FPS as well as games with more intense graphics, you’d definitely want a display that’s about 144Hz. The cinematics as well as gameplay will be smoother and your reaction time would definitely increase.

Check out the vents on the back of this laptop

Most gamers are notorious for long hours of gaming and I admit that I’ve gone 72 hours straight playing an MMO just because it was Double XP weekend. Most gaming laptops struggle with long periods of gaming due to overheating. I’m sure you’ve had moments when you touched your laptop after hours of gaming and your hand felt like it had been burned.

This is why it is very important for gamers to take into consideration of the cooling technology implemented into their gaming laptops. It doesn’t only ensure that your machine doesn’t overheat but also offers a smooth and uninterrupted gaming session.

And those are what’s important to look out for when looking for your perfect gaming laptops. Every gamer varies in terms of what they need in a gaming laptop. Some just need the bare minimum as they play simple games while others prefer something a little more heavy duty to run those graphic intensive games as well as succeed in competitive gaming. Still unsure of what to get? Let us recommend to you some of our favourite laptops when it comes to gaming - each with different specs as well as different price points to suit your needs.

The first one is a budget laptop with decent specs and improved design for a gaming-like look and feel - The HP Pavilion Gaming laptop. It comes with a pretty decent combo - the 9th gen Intel Core i5 as well as the Nvidia GTX1050 graphics card. We’ve tried out this laptop and had gotten a stable 60fps while playing League of Legends on it with medium graphics. It comes with 4GB RAM but if you're planning on doing some serious gaming on it, I recommend upgrading it to 8GB as there is an available slot to upgrade.

It also has 1TB HDD so you’ll pretty much have enough storage for your gaming needs but if you need it, there's also a slot to upgrade to SSD as well. In addition, gaming for longer periods of time would never be an issue thanks to the dual fan system for enhanced thermal cooling. The price for this laptop starts at RM2979.

On the right is the HP Omen and on the left is the HP Pavilion Gaming laptop

If that’s not powerful enough for your needs, the HP Omen comes bundled with the 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and the RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics card, making this laptop perfect for those who love playing graphically intense games. You can even get in on that raytracing action! For faster loading times, this laptop comes equipped with a 256GB SSD as well as 1TB storage so you'll always have space for all the games you love.

The display comes with a 144Hz refresh rate, making it perfect for competitive FPS games as well as games with a more cinematic feel to it. I tried playing Destiny 2 on it and it maintained stable FPS throughout on the highest graphics settings without getting hot thanks to the 3-sided vents that enable 5-way airflow for an advanced thermal solution.

Thanks to the 144Hz display, grabbing headshots in the game was super easy! For better performance on the laptop, there are 3 modes available on the Omen Command center. If you love aesthetics, the laptop is also extremely sleek, cool and classy looking with a thinner all-metal chassis. You can even customize the 4 zone RGB keyboard through the Omen Command center! The HP Omen’s price starts at RM7999.

To up your gaming experience, why not check out the HP Omen and HP Pavilion peripherals? They have mousepads, mice, backpacks and even headsets. Best part? These peripherals even match the laptops for the ultimate gamer aesthetics. If you’re interested in grabbing the laptops for yourselves, you can take a look at the HP Omen here and the HP Pavilion here and gamers who buy the Omen 15 from the online store can get an exclusive deal to redeem the HP Omen 600 Mouse and HP Omen 800 headset worth RM618 for free.

Speaking of gaming, if you’re a CS:GO player who loves slaying off in pubs, why not show off your skills? HP is hosting the OMEN Challenger series 2019 with a USD$50000 prize pool with an all expense paid trip to a global esports tournament in Europe. 12 countries in Asia will be competing and the grand finals will be taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia. So will you be joining? Find out more about the tournament here. Keep up with the latest news on the latest gaming laptops in Malaysia on TechNave.com!


Here's a compilation of Huawei's Mate 30 Pro's 7680FPS Ultra-Slowmo capabilities

When Huawei launched the Huawei Mate 30 Pro last month, they’ve included a ton of features as well as high-end tech specs in the device such as two 40MP image sensors, Kirin 990 chipset, 8GB of RAM and more. As for the video aspect, the smartphone is able to record up to 7680FPS Ultra Slow-motion which could bring any fast moving object to a crawl.

To the uninitiated, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is able to slow down recordings up to 8 times slower compared to their competitors due to the fact that other smartphones will usually be able to record up to only 960FPS. The Ultra Slow-motion feature is suitable for any kinds of situations including sports, wildlife, your daily breakfast cereal and more.

The ultra slow-motion can be easily accessed via the “more” section in the camera app. Below is a small compilation of videos taken via the Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s 7680FPS Ultra Slow-motion recording.

How to access the Ultra Slow-motion camera feature

The ultra slow-motion recording on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro is able to slow down the wings of the Hummingbird, which usually flaps at around 70 times a second. Not only that, at first glance I noticed that there were barely any motion blur from the footages that were showcased. With all that said, it would be interesting to see how how large the 7680FPS recordings are in terms of file size.

Would you be interested in purchasing a smartphone that is capable of capturing up to 7680FPS Ultra Slow-motion? Head over to Huawei’s official website to find out more about the device and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS Malaysia announces TUF Gaming series, ROG Strix G series and ROG Zephyrus M16, starting price from RM4999

Today, ASUS Republic of Gamers has finally announced the local prices for the ASUS TUF Gaming F and A series, ROG Strix G series and ROG Zephyrus M16 2022 editions. Initially revealed at the CES 2022, the newer one that we haven't heard before is the TUF Gaming A15 and A17 with a starting price of RM4999. As for the ROG Flow Z13 that you see on the cover, there's no official price and availability yet.

The TUF Gaming A15 and A17 don't differ much from the F and A series. To start with the basics, these gaming laptops are the world's first AMD Ryzen 6000 H series processors with a military-grade rating. With a starting price of RM4999, it can easily run many graphics intense triple-A video games with ease. Even more so with a new high-performance 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

Similarly to other gaming laptops, ASUS also installed a pair of "Maximum Cooling" Dual 84 Blade Arc Flow Fans to keep the machine cool. On top of that, a MUX Switch has made its way into the TUF gaming A15 and A17. For those who don't know, it's an optional way for gamers to use for the best GPU performance.

Moreover, the 15.6-inch model (A15) supports up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU whereas the 17.3-inch model (A17) only has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. Gamers can also choose up to a 300Hz refresh rate performance and are accompanied by up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD as well as a WiFi 6E connection.

As for the rest of the gaming laptops, we have talked about them before in our previous CES 2022 ASUS news coverage. You may click on any of the links below to check them out. The ROG Strix SCAR 15 is already available in Malaysia too.

CES 2022 ASUS: new TUF Gaming F15, F17 and Dash F15 announced with 12th Gen Intel Core processors

CES 2022 ROG: ROG Zephyrus G14, G15, M16 & Duo 16 announced with upgraded CPUs & GPUs

ROG Strix SCAR 15 Malaysia release: 12th Gen Intel Core & 240Hz 3ms display, starting price from RM10,699

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


Here's a compilation of all the new iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS Big Sur and tvOS updates

It's been a month since iOS 14.5 and others (iPadOS, watchOS, etc) were released. Now Apple has released another new update - the iOS 14.6 and watchOS 7.5 with the much-requested ECG feature. There are also other new updates for other platforms so read below on what to expect.

First up, the iOS 14.6 (same as iPadOS 14.6) now allows users to have an Apple Card Family plan. The parents can share a single Apple Card account as well as with their children for doing online purchases. Parental controls are involved, of course, and it can be added up to five members. Unfortunately, the Apple Card system is not available in Malaysia and we can't see when it will ever arrive or not.

Besides that, iOS 14.5 also includes a new Podcasts Subscription support, AirTag for Find My and Voice Control for unlocking iPhones. The Apple Card and Podcasts Subscription support are included in watchOS 7.5 too, alongside the ECG and irregular heart rate rhythm notifications for the Malaysian and Peruvian market.

For Apple Music Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio features, this update will only arrive from June 2021 onwards. Below are some of the updates from macOS Big Sur 11.4 and tvOS 14.6:

That's it, folks. So get your Apple products updated today in the settings. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's a cool way to show off your selfie cameras on the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+

2019 is definitely the year of punch hole displays and I don’t think that will be stopping any time soon. We here at TechNave fondly dub it “Taik lalat” or beauty mark which seems to be appropriate, especially since an artist has taken it onto himself to create really cool wallpapers which utilizes the cutout display on the Samsung Galaxy S10 series.

Matt B (@Mattcabb) on Twitter designed cool wallpapers featuring characters such as the minions from Despicable Me, R2-D2 from Star Wars, Bender from Futurama, Johnny5, the NASA Rover and more for the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e. Each wallpaper has the characters drawn on the top right of the device, masking the selfie camera as each characters’ eyes.

Made for the singular selfie cameras on the S10 and S10e

Unfortunately, there's no direct download link to these wallpapers for now (sad face). I’m not gonna lie, I’m already pretty tempted to purchase the S10+ and now, seeing all these wallpapers, I want the device even more. Johnny5, in particular, has won my heart and I want him on my S10+ wallpaper! So, what other characters would you like to see on the Samsung Galaxy S10’s wallpapers? For the latest Samsung news and happenings, TechNave.com is where you want to find out!


Here's a first look and hands-on video of the Vivo V15 Pro

In this video, Natasha will be giving us a first look at the Vivo V15 Pro, which is due to be released in Malaysia sometime soon. What’s interesting about this device is the incorporation of the 32MP pop-up camera, which is similar to that of the Vivo NEX that was released last year as well as the 48MP rear camera.

While we can’t talk about the specs, for now. The device comes with quite a decent screen-to-body ratio and it is also equipped with a 3.5mm audio cable slot. Stay tuned to TechNave.com as we provide more updates regarding the device.


Here's a first look at EMUI 10 OS by Huawei

While we are still waiting for Huawei's latest EMUI 10 operating system (OS) update in early September 2019, we managed to get some first look of the upcoming software update and it's going to be a big change compared to the current EMUI 9.1 OS.

Huawei has been working on EMUI as a customized Android system for over 7 years now, with a different user experience focusing on design language (EMUI 3.0), design style (EMUI 5.0) and natural-look UX design (EMUI 9.0). This time, the company plans to take EMUI 10 a step further with the concept of 'Beyond the Beauty'. Let's check out the first look of EMUI 10 by Huawei.

In EMUI 10, it seems that Huawei is going for a magazine design philosophy. What this means is that whenever you take your Huawei phone to read something, the design will have the aesthetics of a magazine page (we are guessing it will be the page when you swipe right from the home page). This includes a big, black title area, a highlight fancy photo, as well as a lot of white space and a balanced layout between the text and pictures.

The new magazine-style on the lock screen

The drop-down menu can now go down to the fullest

The magazine design will also apply to the lock screen, where the layout of the image will be calculated to fit into the display as the best position along with some text appearing there. This is so that the lock screen page can show more of the content without blocking out the photo.

On the other hand, the notification bar has been redesigned with a circle toggle option for each tool. Users can also fully pull down to the bottom of the display with more white space than before, leaving the bar less cluttered which makes icons easier to tap on it and for your viewing experience too.

On top of the new magazine design, Huawei will be using a new colour style based on Giorgio Morandi. If you're wondering what does that mean, it's actually a name of a renowned Italian painter a few decades ago who popularized a careful balance of subdued colours and tones for an elegant and peaceful feel of an image.

The wallpapers based on the Giorgio Morandi concept

At the moment, we know that the blank photos in Contacts will be replaced with a randomly selected Morandi colour flavour. We will have to wait and see what else will be using it.

Talking about colours, Huawei sets to refine the dark mode by choosing the most comfortable colour possible. How they plan to achieve this is choosing four colours contract range based on four different lighting environments that are comfortable to the eye.

Based on their research for the best long-term reading comfort on text and icons, they plan to use 0 lux (indoor night), 500 lux (indoor day time), 4000 lux (outdoor cloudy) and 10,000 lux (outdoor sunny). These colours will be applied to various apps such as the clock, setting, contracts, calendar, photo gallery, notes, theme and the optimizer app.

Difference between the Clock from EMUI 9 (left) and EMUI 10 (right)

It's very subtle, but the black on EMUI 10 is clearly darker. The icons are changes as well to look less cluttered

Finally, we have reached the last feature of EMUI 10 OS which is Natural Animation. Keep in mind that this is not about the video animation but rather how the user interface animation performs.

In other words, Huawei is improving the animation smoothness by increasing the frames up to 24 (currently it's 12). Moreover, they are working on the trajectory motion on the apps to make it more natural. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but it sure makes the user experience lag-free.

To round it up, Huawei is bringing in the humanization factor to the upcoming EMUI 10 OS with a smoother operating experience, better colour tones for our viewing experience in the long term, an engaging magazine outlook and more. This should be a nice improvement so we are looking forward to it when the release date comes.

So what do you think? Are you excited about EMUI 10? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Here's a first look at some Windows 11 UI screenshot leaks

It wasn't that long ago when Microsoft announced that Windows 10 is going to end in 2025. With this in mind, it also hinted that Windows 11 may be announced quite soon but that's just speculations for now. Speaking of speculations, new screenshot leaks of the new operating system have surfaced.

The leaks were first found on Baidu from China and there are a lot of new things to look at. From the images, you can see that the apps at the taskbar below are moved to the centre and the Start Menu user interface has been redesigned. If you look closely, the corners are curved albeit not that obvious.

this is the new Windows 11 startup sound pic.twitter.com/UQZNFBtAxa

here's a first look at Windows 11. There's a new Start menu, rounded corners, a new startup sound, and more https://t.co/VDS08QPsl5 pic.twitter.com/OkCyX3TtmI

It seems to suggest that users can customize and pin the programs according to their preference, as well as some recommended programs, folders and files below. Optionally, it's also said that users can move them all back to the left-hand side just like old times. Windows widgets may also make a comeback appearing from the left-hand side.

If you recall, Microsoft was working on Windows 10X a few years ago but it never saw the light. Windows 11 seem to borrow some cues from 10X but of course, all of this is probably still in early testing so everything we see here today is subjected to change. There's potential that Windows 11 may appear at a livestream event on 24 June so we shall see.

What do you think of the possible early look? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.