The Legion Y740S laptop and Legion BoostStation eGPU is Lenovo's new best-partner pair

Do you love the idea of a laptop that can do plenty on the go but have enough power to game on the highest settings when you get back? Well, external GPUs are the solution and Lenovo has a new one. The company is set to show off a series of new products and among them is the new Legion BoostStation external GPU enclosure that is made to be paired with the new Legion Y740S laptop.

The Lenovo Legion Y740S is designed to be a lightweight productivity machine when used on its own. It's relatively light at 1.9kg and is expected to pack a 10th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU inside, which is more than enough for most productivity task. But that's not all, its other tech specs are equally impressive. Lenovo has confirmed that this laptop will come with up to 32GB of RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD storage, and a 15.6-inch 4K IPS display. It's also supposed to have a battery life of up to eight hours of battery life, depending on your usage. The price of this laptop starts at around USD 1100 (~RM4519) and should be available in May 2020.

In addition, you can connect the Y740S to the Legion BoostStation via a port that supports Thunderbolt 3. Once connected, you are able to make use of powerful desktop GPUs installed within to play games on higher settings. This aluminium enclosure's front has a honeycomb grille, providing enough airflow to the GPU within. It's also good to know that it supports both Nvidia GeForce and AMD Radeon GPUs, while the tool-free installation is a nice plus. The price for a standalone Legion BoostStation is USD 250 (~RM1027) and it should also be available in May 2020.

These are but two of many products that we'll be seeing soon from Lenovo at CES 2020. What else would you like to see from this year's event? Come share your thoughts on our Facebook page and for more CES 2020 news, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Lenovo A7000 brings Dolby ATMOS and 4G LTE connectivity at just $170 (RM616)

Lenovo has announced an affordable 4G LTE enabled handset at MWC 2015 called the Lenovo A7000. Lenovo claims that the A7000 is the first smartphone to feature Dolby ATMOS sound technology. It is said that Dolby's tech will enhance the overall sound output from the device. As for the tech specs, the phone features a 1.5GHz Mediatek 'true' octa-core processor with 2GB of RAM. There will be 8GB internal storage which can be further expanded via MicroSD. The front features a 5.5-inch display with HD 720p resolution and wide viewing angles. At the back, there will be an 8MP camera unit with dual LED flash and up front, there will be a 5MP shooter. The phone will have two SIM card slots, both MicroSIMs and will support 4G LTE network connectivity. The Lenovo A7000 sports a thin 7.9mm thin body and weighs just 140g. Inside, there will be a 2900mAh battery. The company will make the device available for sale in most countries by the end of the month for $170 (RM617). Lenovo has not yet revealed specific details about a Malaysia release date or pricing, but expect more information in the coming few weeks.


The Lenovo Legion Phone will officially be unveiled on July 2020

We have written a few Lenovo Legion gaming phone news already but this one is big news. According to Lenovo's official Weibo account, they have confirmed that the gaming phone will be revealed in July 2020. Yup, this is not a drill.

So those were the only announcement they made and nothing about the tech specs and features, but to recap - the Lenovo Legion phone will be the first device to feature a pop-up selfie camera at the side instead of the usual top location. It may sound weird, but this will be useful for mobile gamers who wants to livestream themselves while gaming.

Besides that, the device will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, 5G connectivity, a 90W fast-charging and liquid cooling technology. On top of that, Lenovo claimed that their gaming phone went through the roof with over 600K score on AnTuTu so we expect great things.

Are you excited about the Lenovo Legion Phone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for our official news coverage by then at TechNave.com.


The Lenovo Legion gaming phone series is officially discontinued

You read that right. After just making its debut in 2020, Lenovo has decided to pull the plug on its Lenovo Legion gaming phone series. The mobile gaming phone division of Lenovo got shut down just last week.

The rumour first started last week whereby an anonymous Lenovo employee commented that the division is closed. Intrigued by this claim, Android Authority decided to reach out to Lenovo and a spokesperson from there confirmed the rumour. Below is the official excerpt from the spokesperson:

"Lenovo is discontinuing its Android-based Legion mobile gaming phones as part of a wider business transformation and gaming portfolio consolidation. As a leader in gaming devices and solutions, Lenovo is committed to advancing the gaming category across form factors, as well as focusing on where it can bring the most value to the global gaming community."

According to sources, the mobile gaming phone industry doesn't look too good. With Lenovo out of the game, it is reported that Xiaomi is struggling with its Black Shark series since hundreds of workers got laid off. However, the ROG Phone series seems to be doing well, as we anticipate the next ROG Phone 7 to be unveiled in mid-April 2023.


The Lenovo Legion gaming truck will be roving around Malaysia from 19 October onwards

Lenovo Malaysia has announced that the first-ever Lenovo Legion gaming truck will be roving around starting from 19 October, until 9 November 2019. Not only will the public be able to experience the gaming truck, but they can also have a go at the newly launched Lenovo Legion Y545 and Lenovo Legion Y7000 gaming laptops.

There is also an on-going promotion as well, those who purchase either the Legion T530 Gaming Tower or the Legion C530 Cube before 31 December 2019 will get either a gaming mouse or a gaming keyboard. But that’s not all, there is also the Lenovo Legion Y44w 43.4-inch WLED Curved Gaming monitor up for grabs as well.

Would you be interested in catching the Legion gaming truck in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple adds an edit log viewable by recipients for edited iMessages in iOS 16 beta 4

The upcoming OS update for then Apple iPhone, iOS 16 will be rolling out to users some time this September with a slew of new features such as the ability to edit sent iMessages. However, it seems like Apple is still finding the right formula for that particular feature, with the latest beta further tweaking how it is implemented.

As reported by 9to5Mac, iOS 16 beta 4 has reduced the time period when unsending an iMessage. Previously, users had 15 minutes of leeway, but now it has been reduced to only 2 minutes.

Besides that, a 5-time cap limit to editing sent iMessages has also been introduced, alongside an edit log viewable by both the sender and the recipient. Once you’ve hit the cap limit of edits, the ‘edit’ option will no longer appear when you long-press the iMessage.

Well, sounds like a pretty logical implementation to the feature. Let’s see if it will remain the same when the official version of iOS 16 is released in another two months.

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


The Lenovo Legion will launch on the same day as the ASUS ROG Phone 3

It was only a few hours ago that Qualcomm officially announced the Snapdragon 865+ chipset's existence, and it will be making the first debut on both the ASUS ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion gaming smartphone. Speaking of the latter, it seems that Lenovo is going head-to-head with ASUS by launching their gaming device on the same day which is 22 July 2020.

While there are other gaming smartphone options in the industry, none of them is quite like the ASUS ROG series in terms of design and features but the Lenovo Legion might prove to be an interesting challenger. Besides having the same SD865+ chipset, the Legion will also be packing up to 16GB of RAM (LPDDR5) and 512GB storage (UFS 3.1) memory capacity, an FHD+ display with 144Hz refresh rate, as well as a new cooling system which will be revealed soon.

The Lenovo Legion is also said to have a 20MP front camera popping up on the right side instead of the top, while the USB C port (supporting 45W charging speed according to reports) is located on the left side just like the ROG series. Moreover, its software is running on Legion UI based on Android 10.

Since both the Lenovo Legion and ROG Phone 3 are releasing on the same day, this the situation of Godzilla vs Ghidorah (lo). We hope Lenovo actually considers importing their gaming device into Malaysia so we can test it out, but what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


The Lenovo P70 with 4000 mAh battery goes on sale in China for 1399 Yuan (RM804)

A few weeks back, a teaser from Lenovo revealed the upcoming Lenovo P70 mid-range device that packs in a 4000 mAh battery. Now the phone is finally up for grabs in China for a price tag of 1399 Yuan (RM804). The highlight of the device was its 46 days battery life in standby mode, thanks to the large battery. Other tech specs of the Lenovo P70 reveal that the phone is targeted at the mid-range market. The phone features an undisclosed quad-core processor which can be clocked up to 1.5Ghz if required. There will be 1GB of RAM onboard along with 16GB internal memory with MicroSD card support. On the front, there is a 5-inch display with 720p resolution, for a pixel density of 246 ppi. Rounding things up are a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera to appease the selfie crowd. The P70 will run on Android 4.4 KitKat OS, probably with Lenovo's own Vibe UI on top. The device is currently available only in China but there could be Malaysia release dates or pricing details coming soon.


The Lenovo P90 smartphone and Vibe Band VB10 wearable announced at CES 2015

Along with the Lenovo Vibe X2 Pro flagship, Lenovo also announced an affordable high-end smartphone at CES 2015 called the Lenovo P90. The device features a very large battery and comes with top of the line tech specs. The P90 runs on Intel's latest 64-bit Atom processor which has a 5-mode XMM 7262 LTE modem. There's a 5.5-inch display up front with 1080p resolution. The rear camera measures 13MP and the front camera is 5MP. The highlight of the device is its 4000 mAh battery. Lenovo will launch the new P90 in February 2015 at a price tag of $369 (RM1312) without contract. Check out the full tech specs of the device below:

Along with the two smartphones, Lenovo also unveiled a new wearable at the event. The Lenovo Vibe Band VB10 features watch faces, fitness monitors and smartphone notifications support. Users can view up to 150 characters on its E-Ink display at a time. Lenovo claims that the band boasts a 7 day battery life which is much better than other wearables available in the market. The Vibe Band VB10 will retail for a price tag of $89 (RM316) starting around April 2015.


The Lenovo S90 Sisley is now available in Malaysia for RM939

Last year, Lenovo surprised everyone by releasing an almost exact clone of the Apple iPhone 6. This move was surprising given that the Chinese manufacturer is generally not known for making clones. The device was initially available in China for a very low price as compared to the Apple flagship and now, the same Lenovo S90 aka Lenovo Sisley has come to Malaysia. The device is available through SenQ and other third party sellers. This Android powered iPhone clone will cost only RM939 which is a great price considering the tech specs and the premium design. The Lenovo S90 features a 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB of non-expandable storage. The Super AMOLED display up front is of 5-inches which makes it only a bit bigger than the 4.7-inch iPhone 6. However, the phone sports the exact same thickness as the Apple model, which is 6.9mm and weighs even the same 129 grams. At the back, there is a 13MP camera and up front, there is an 8MP shooter. The battery is average and at 2300 mAh, it should be able to provide a day's worth of service. The Lenovo S90 features dual SIM card slots that support 4G LTE here in Malaysia.


The Lenovo Vibe Shot is a 16MP cameraphone with OIS

After some teasing, Lenovo has announced a new cameraphone called the Lenovo Vibe Shot. The device features a large 16MP BSI sensor with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and the world's first Tricolor (triple) LED flash. Moreover, the camera unit will have a six element lens with sapphire coating. The phone looks extremely well built, thanks to the premium aluminum chassis with a thickness of just 7.3mm. There is Gorilla Glass protection on both the front and the back. The company claims that the camera will produce excellent pictures even in low-light conditions. There will be an 8MP front facing camera too, ideal for selfies. Other tech specs include a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. There will be a 5-inch display at the front with full HD 1080p resolution. The phone supports dual SIM cards (both Nano SIMs) and is compatible with 4G LTE networks. There will be a 2900 mAh battery on board to power all the tech specs. Lenovo will release the Vibe Shot in all major countries for $349 (RM1285) and we expect a Malaysia release date by the end of the month.


The 'Lite lineup' from Samsung are finally coming in early 2020

Finally, the time has come. Previously, we’ve heard many rumours about the lite version of both Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Note 10 series. Now, there is a source claiming the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite will be coming real soon.

According to Korea Herald, the two devices are expected to be officially announced at the CES 2020, which is going to be held from 7 to 10 January 2020. Other than that, they didn’t share many details about the devices’ designs or tech specs.

However, we already have a clue from the rumours that spread throughout the internet not long ago. To recap, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will sport a 6.7-inch SuperAMOLED display with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. It is also said that the device will not use the Samsung Exynos chipset anymore for regions outside the US. The S10 Lite will have 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage as well.

The device has three cameras for taking pictures despite being the ‘lite’ version. One of them will be a 48MP camera that has a new image stabilization technology called a tilt optical image stabilization (tOIS). The other two are a 12MP ultra-wide angle camera and a 5MP macro camera. On top of that, the S10 Lite will pack an impressive 4500mAh battery that supports Super Fast Charging 2.0 with up to 45 watts.

Coming to the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, it shares the same screen size as the S10 Lite. However, the Note 10 Lite is expected to ship with an Exynos 9810 chipset rather than a Snapdragon chipset. The camera setup on the device will be the same as the one on the standard Galaxy Note 10, with a 12MP main camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide angle camera. Of course, it will come with the stylus pen as well to perform daily tasks.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite packs a 4500mAh battery, a little bit more juice than the Note 10+. Sadly, things can’t always be perfect, as it is said that the device doesn’t support wireless charging. It will also have a 3.5mm audio jack, which was absent from the other Note 10 devices.

The CES 2020 is going to put up amazing shows as Apple is scheduled to show up as well since its last official appearance in 1992. Let us know what you think about the ‘Lite lineup’ on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone updates.


The Low Power Mode on watchOS 9 will turn off some functions on the Apple Watch Series

watchOS 9 is now rolling out as we speak and as long as you have an Apple Watch Series 4 and above, you can now download the update in your settings. One of the new features is the new Low Power Mode and below are some of the functions that complement it.

If you take a trip to Apple's support document page for the watchOS 9, it has a complete list of functions that are affected by Low Power Mode. This includes the Always-On Display, Heart Rate notification, Heart Rate and Blood Oxygen measurements in the background, and the Start Workout reminder.

At the same time, Low Power Mode will turn off some other functions like the WiFi and cellular connections, as well as incoming phone calls and notifications but only when your iPhone isn't with you. On top of that, Low Power Mode will also affect:

For your information, Low Power Mode will appear if your Apple Watch battery reaches 10%. Like the iPhone, Low Power Mode will be disabled when the battery charges until 80%. If you want to turn it on manually, you can touch and hold the bottom screen then the Control Centre comes up. You can then visit the battery percentage button and turn on Low Power Mode.

The Low Power Mode will also turn on automatically when you start a workout. Also, Fall Detection will still work too. Enjoy the new feature from the watchOS 9 update and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The M2 MacBook Pro 13's SSD speed is a downgrade from the M1 variant

If you have been eyeing the new Apple MacBook Pro 13" with the M2, you might want to hold off this model. According to sources, the M2 variant has a slower SSD transfer speed than the M1 variant. But how slow are we talking here?

For reference, the difference between the two is quite significant. YouTube tech channels such as Max Tech has compared both the M2 MacBook Pro (256GB) and M1 MacBook Pro and the result reads 1446 MB/s (read speed) and 1463 MB/s (write speed) and 2900 MB/s (read speed) and 2215 MB/s (write speed) respectively.

Using the Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, the benchmark program shows that the M2 variant is actually 34% and 50% slower in writing and reading speed respectively. Even when using the 512GB M2 variant, it has similar SSD speeds to the M1 MacBook Pro. So what is going on?

From Created Tech's discovery, the reason why the M2 MacBook Pro is slower is that it only has a single 256GB NAND chip. For those who don't know, the more NAND chips there are, the faster the speed it can be. The M1 MacBook Pro has two 128GB NAND chips and Apple did indeed make some changes possibly because it reduces the cost.

By all means, the M2 MacBook Pro is still fast but this downgrade from the predecessor doesn't make sense. Most casual users won't be bothered by it but it matters a lot to pro content creators. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The MBI has set up a new WhatsApp channel for reporting potholes on the road

Potholes are a common trait when it comes to Malaysia roads, so the Ipoh City Council decided to tackle the problem by setting up a WhatsApp channel for the community. Known as Aduan Pothole MBI, the community can contact them via the number  017 4122113, their WhatsApp web page or QR Code Aduan Pothole MBI to report potholes on the road.

With this, the Ipoh community will have to provide an accurate and authentic location for the MBI to carry out the repair work. As mention on their website, the WhatsApp channel is live 24 hours but the repair work hours are normal working hours. From Monday to Friday, it starts at 8 AM to 5 PM whereas for Saturday, it starts at 8 AM to 2 PM. MBI does not work on Sundays and Public Holidays.

This is quite an effective method for the community to report potholes and it'd be great if every other city and states have this function too. Potholes have always been a problem in Malaysia and a few Malaysians have decided to take the matter into their own hands. Use it well, Ipoh! Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The MEASAT-3d satellite will be launching soon to provide high-speed broadband line for rural areas in Malaysia

Today, the MEASAT Global Berhad has announced that the MEASAT-3d satellite will be launching on 23 June 2022. This initiative is to deliver and enable high-speed broadband internet for over two million Malaysians.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that mobile internet coverage in rural areas is horrendous, but this is what the MEASAT-3d is meant to do. Utilising MEASAT's CONNECTme NOW service through the High Throughput Satellite (HTS), will benefit and help many Malaysians who are staying in rural areas. It is said that the CONNECTme NOW will boost the internet speed from 30Mbps to 100Mbps.

According to Yau Chyong Lim, the COO of MEASAT, he said that the company is proud to support the Malaysian government's JENDELA plan (Jalinan Digital Negara), particularly providing better connections for rural areas. Furthermore, telco providers can also tap into the MEASAT-3d for more data, voice and video services.

The MEASAT-3d's longetivity is estimated to live up to 18 years and cost RM1.2 billion to manufacture. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple adds long-range wireless charging to its development list

We all know that MagSafe is still not enough compared to the charging concept of the never-released AirPower. Therefore, Apple is still looking for solutions to charge more than two of its devices at once using just a single accessory. According to the latest report, the tech giant has also added "short and long distance wireless charging" to the plan.

The latest edition of Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter reveals Apple is investigating charging solutions that don't rely on contact-based inductive charging technology. He added that the company is working on "short and long distance wireless charging devices" and "imagines" a future where all of its major devices can charge each other. If you followed the news, the recent iPhone series come with the reverse-charging capability, but Apple somehow disabled it for unknown reasons.

It doesn't matter if it's short or long distance wireless charging as it would still be new to the industry if Apple had ever successfully made one. To recap, the AirPower charging mat was announced in September 2017. After tons of rumours, the project got cancelled at the end due to development issues in March 2019. Let's hope that history won't repeat, and Apple can actually put it to work this time.

What are your opinions on this article? Leave a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


The MSI GE76 Raider may be your best companion for gaming & working from home, here's why

You may or may not heard of the MSI GE76 Raider before, but it's not hard to guess that it's a gaming laptop based on its name. However, we find that it's more than just a gaming laptop. In fact, it can also help you on various tasks from work to conference calls, content creation and many more. Sounds amazing for work and studying while staying at home during this period, right?

And yes, we know we know, it costs RM9999. How is it even possible for people to afford this? Well, you'd be surprised. But we are not here to convince you to buy it. What we will be doing instead, is to list down why this laptop may be the best device to use as a long term investment for this pandemic. Starting with...

First up, the GE76 Raider laptop features the latest 10th Gen Intel CPU i7-10870H processor (Malaysia set). This is quite a high-end CPU and more than enough for your daily workload. In terms of the internal tech specs, its single-core frequency can clock up to 5.3GHz, which is a rarity. Overall, it can boost the laptop's performance by up to 50%.

Casual users might not be able to grasp what that means but trust me, it's a massive boost. If you're the type that often multitasks with an extra monitor or two, the laptop can run smoothly even with that kind of setup. In addition to that, it has 16GB (2*8GB) of DDR4 3200MHz RAM (64GB max) and a 1TB PCIe SSD! With this much memory capacity, you can open a number of programs running in the background which can improve your work efficiency.

In terms of graphics, the GE76 Raider comes with an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6 Malaysia set), you should be able to enjoy and immerse yourself in whatever video game you're playing in this period. RGB lighting, checked; ray tracing, checked; and Dynamic Boost 2.0, checked. These are just some of the many gaming features available.

A 30% performance gap between the RTX 3080 and RTX 2080 Super

It also features AI Enhanced Graphics - DLSS 2.0, PCIe Resizable BAR Technology and NVIDIA Reflex

Difference between a traditional and Resizable BAR technology

What makes the GE76 Raider stand out from the rest is that it has a PCIe Resizable BAR Technology. Compared with a traditional processor and graphics design, the new feature can accelerate the processor even further by allowing it to access the graphics card memory (VRAM). This will further boost your video gaming performance no problemo.

There's also the DLSS 2.0 feature, which uses a dedicated artificial intelligence on the GeForce RTX to process the cores and increase the display refresh rates without sacrificing image quality for you. This is also another great feature that allows video editors to do their work on video editing software. Let's not forget the processor that we just mentioned. At the max clock speed of 5.3GHz, the laptop is definitely useful for video rendering.

Okay, how about if you just want to chill after a long day at work? The GE76 Raider can be at your service too because its IPS display is rather huge for a laptop - it measures 17.3-inches! On top of that, its max resolution is 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) and the refresh rate is up to 240Hz (Malaysia set). Maybe it's a bit overpowered, but hey, it's great for watching movies, TV or animated shows (as well as gaming, obviously). Besides that, the screen panel area has an 82% screen ratio and 5mm bezels at both sides, providing a better depth and immersion as possible.

Once you have experienced 300Hz, you can never go back

Aside from glorious visuals, audio is just as important. The laptop comes packed with a Duo Wave Speaker sound system by Dynaudio, which delivers punching bass and clean, crisp sound. If you want to use your headphone, you can plug it in via the audio jack port or pair it through Bluetooth connection.

Speaking of connectivity, you can also kiss lag goodbye. The GE76 Raider houses WiFi 6E, making it the world's first laptop to have it. It ensures that you get the fastest Internet connection possible. Moreover, it's also backward compatible with the current 2.4GHz, 5GHz and WiFi 6 devices.

You don't need an extra webcam with this

The fast connection, combined with FHD webcam and MSI AI Speaker Noise Cancellation also combine to deliver the best live stream experiences with your colleagues, friends and family. On top of that, you can stream your gaming sessions to entertain your fans and subscribers with the cleanest sound possible. Of course, gamers who use voice calls for communication while gaming will have a good time so that the other teammates don't need to hear other clicking keyboard and mouse sounds, as well as the speakers blaring out the gaming sound effects.

Before we end this, it's also worth mentioning the GE76 Raider design. It may look a bit low key at first from the aluminium cover lid, but a closer inspection will show you just how futuristic this laptop is. Besides the trademark Dragon Armour Carving at the bottom of the laptop and the RBG lighting on the keyboard, but it even has a Panoramic Aurora Lighting feature that reacts to any video game you're playing! You can also customize the lighting pattern according to your preference, how cool is that?

So, there you have it. The above are factors we think make the MSI GE76 Raider as the best laptop for both productivity and entertainment during MCO. Since we have no idea when the pandemic will end this year, it can be a long-term investment that keeps you efficient at home. If you want to learn more, you may visit their official website right here and check it out.

But what do you think? Is MSI out of their mind, or does this laptop seem promising? Let us know in the comments below and stay safe, people. Stay tuned for more tech reviews at TechNave.com.


The MSI MEG Aegis Ti5 is a fancy gaming desktop PC that may cost you ~RM16416

If you thought that previous MSI Aegis gaming PCs look rad, the new MEG Aegis Ti5 may look outlandish for you. MSI revealed this new desktop gaming PC to CES 2020 attendees, who got to see a powerful machine sporting a really sleek design and fancy features.

The unit seen at CES 2020 is a prototype unit that's powered by an Intel Core i9 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti GPU, according to Tom's Hardware. In addition, it can pack four sticks of DDR4 RAM of up to 128GB (2666 MHz), a 650W PSU rated at 80 Plus Platinum, and plenty of storage options with three M.2 SSDs, two 2.5-inch drive bays, and a 3.2-inch drive bay.

In terms of features, the MEG Aegis Ti5 has 5G connectivity and have what MSI named the MSI Commander Unit (MCU), which is essentially an OLED panel on the front of the chassis that will display things like notifications or system stats in real-time. There's also something called the Gaming Dial that's meant for users to make adjustments on-the-fly. What type of adjustments it can make were not specified, but judging from the name it could be for quick overclocking of the hardware inside.

There's not much else we know about it so far, though an MSI representative mentioned that it could be out in Q3 2020 for about USD 4000 (~RM16416). Now the question is: Would you buy this gaming PC? Head over to our Facebook page and share your thoughts with us, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more CES 2020 coverage.


The MSI Titan GT77 is the world's first 4K 144Hz Mini LED gaming laptop

Today, MSI just announced a new Titan GT77 gaming laptop. While it looks like an ordinary modern gaming laptop, it is also the world's first laptop to feature a 4K 144Hz Mini LED display. The new Titan GT77 will be officially launched at CES 2023 soon.

According to MSI, the 4K 144Hz display on the Titan GT77 is powered by AUO’s AmLED Mini LED technology. It is said to provide super-bright backlighting, decent HDR performance and a wide-enough colour gamut. With a peak brightness of over 1000 nits and 1008 dimming zones, image quality is expected to be sharper with less halo effect.

The AmLED’s Adaptive Control Technology can dynamically adjust images in real-time and also brings decent HDR performance. Certified as VESA DisplayHDR 1000, the Titan GT777 should present as much colour as possible on its super-wide 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. Complemented by the MSI True Color technology, every Mini LED panel on the Titan GT77 will be strictly examined before presenting the most accurate colour reproduction.

No official pricing and availability are announced yet, but we should know more details on them alongside its tech specs at the upcoming CES 2023. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The MagSafe Duo Charger is now available on Apple Malaysia website for RM589

Last week, Apple Malaysia have released a wide variety of MagSafe charger accessories on their website. With a starting price of RM179, iPhone 12 series users can find the MagSafe charger, wallet & different cases but at that time, the MagSafe Duo Charger was not released yet until today. The price? It's RM589.

Designed to charge both an iPhone and Apple Watch that supports Qi wireless charging, you ought to know that the maximum charging capacity for each is just 14W. This is confirmed on Apple's MagSafe charging tutorial page assuming that you have a 27W charging brick to reach 14W for each. If you only have a 20W charging brick, then you can only charge up to 11W.

It may seem ridiculous but we are taking the benefit of a doubt because this is likely due to charging safety without overheating. Anyway, we highly recommend using cable charging as it's still the fastest (and safer) way to charge your iPhone. We have written a list of affordable USB C charging adapters from third-party brands that you can definitely use. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Malaysia ASUS Store is online with Mystery Gifts and other freebies

ASUS Malaysia recently announced that their online ecommerce portal, the ASUS Store is now officially open for business here in Malaysia. As mentioned earlier, key highlights of the site include the fact that ASUS devices like the ZenFone smartphones are sold at the recommended retail pricing. In addition, users have the option of paying for their devices either with Credit Card or cash on delivery (COD) so you don't need a credit card to get your favourite ZenFone. The first 20 ASUS Store customers who send in the redemption email can also get a free mystery gift while other freebies like a free bumper case for the ZenFone 4 smartphone are also available. ASUS Malaysia have said that more devices like the ASUS Fonepads, MeMO Pads and PadFones are expected to be sold at the ASUS Store soon, along with original accessories previously unavailable anywhere else.


The Malaysia Department of Statistics are looking for people to do their COVID-19 case survey

Just a few days ago, the official Department of Statistics, Malaysia, posted a COVID-19 case survey on their Facebook page relating to the economy and individuals in Malaysia. Starting from 23 March, the survey will end on 31 March 2020. If you're interested, read on below on how you can contribute.

First, only Malaysians who are at least 15 years old can participate in this survey. If you are qualified, you can either click on one of the links or the QR code in the image below. Just for your information, all the data collected from this survey will remain confidential and be used for statistical purposes only. Under the provisions of the Statistics Act 1965 (Revised 1989), the study will be used as input for the Government of Malaysia to analyse the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and individuals in Malaysia.

The Department of Statistics, Malaysia, urges everyone to work together in this uncertain period. Anyway, without further ado, below are the links where you can participate:

Remember, we are in this together! Do your part, keep calm, wash your hands, and #StayAtHome. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com. a


The Malaysia Entertainment and Media Industry have lost RM3 billion due to digital piracy

Piracy has been a long issue for the movie industry and Malaysia is certainly one of the countries. According to Malaysia's Entertainment and Media Industry, the annual loss due to digital piracy is estimated at RM3 billion to the entertainment and media industry and RM500 million in taxes.

We have been reporting that there were cases of owners selling pirated TV boxes this month, one of them is an IT company in Shah Alam that was charged in court under Section 41 (1) (ha) of the Copyright Act 1987 for selling technology or equipment for the circumvention of technological protection measure referred to in subsection 36A(3) of the same Act. The director pleaded guilty and is waiting for the court’s sentence on 1 March.

On the other hand, the other one that we reported before was a 46-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing 6 TV media boxes which allows illegal streaming of Astro’s content via the internet. She was fined RM30,000 under Section 232(2) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. The charging was undertaken by The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) deputy public prosecutor.

Zahrin Aris, Honorary Secretary of Persatuan Penerbit Filem (PFM) also added that the penalty for those who use media boxes loaded with unauthorised apps is too light. He remarked the penalty should be heavier and higher than the fine of RM30,000. But what do you folks think? What do you think we can do to curb the digital piracy issue? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Malaysian Government launches MyGovCloud, its own cloud computing service

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday launched MyGovCloud, a cloud computing service which serves as an upgrade to the Public Sector Data Centre (PDSA). Moving forward, the new service will be used by all government agencies.

During a ceremony in Putrajaya yesterday, a contract agreement was signed between the government, Cloud Service Provider (CSP) and Managed Service Provider (MSP), a local Cloud Bumiputera service provider appointed by CSP. The federal agency responsible for the public sector’s digitalisation agenda, Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU) represented Malaysia in the agreement.

As reported by national news agency Bernama, the agreement involves four CSP companies; Amazon Web Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Google Cloud Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Microsoft (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Telekom Malaysia Bhd. As for the MSP companies, it involves Cloud Connect Sdn Bhd, Enfrasys Solutions Sdn Bhd, Radmik Solutions Sdn Bhd and Awantec System Sdn Bhd.

The Prime Minister elaborated that MyGovCloud will operate in a hybrid manner, combining the services of Private Cloud at PDSA and Public Cloud of the CSP appointed by the government. He also stressed that the initiative is in line with the Fifth Initiative under Thrust 1 of the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDigital) which targets 80 percent cloud computing storage usage for the public sector in 2022.

Furthermore, Ismail also lauded the initiative, saying that it would generate potential investments in Malaysia worth up to RM15 billion by 2025. MyGovCloud is aimed at driving the public sector digital transformation in a holistic manner to spur the growth of the digital economy and digitalisation agenda throughout the country.

It is hoped that the initiative can produce more experts in cloud computing through continuous training and certification programmes provided by CSP and MSP. Besides that, the implementation will also enable public sector agencies to enjoy better, speedier, more efficient and targeted cloud services.

What do you guys think of the MyGovCloud initiative? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


The Malaysian Immigration Department website confirmed that it was hacked yesterday

Yesterday, we reported that the Malaysian Immigration Department got hacked which turned out to be true. The department just released an announcement a few hours regarding the incident.

According to the statement, the official website got hacked at 2 AM yesterday by "CaptainSmok3r". If you missed it, Googling the website would show the hacked message but despite that, the department assured that the data within there were not affected nor leaked out. With that, the website underwent a long "maintenance" to clean up the mess.

On top of that, the Department's Information Technology Division has held discussions and collaborations with NACSA and CyberSecurity to help them with website-strengthening actions. The website was restored and accessible to the public again shortly last evening.


The Malaysian government could be planning a second 5G network for next year

By now, you should know that Malaysia is using a single wholesale network for 5G connectivity. However, it seems that our Malaysian government is going to launch a second 5G network in 2024, according to sources who are familiar with the situation.

In just six months since Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took office, the government is looking into promoting competition. From a business point of view, having Digital Nasional Berhad as the only government company providing a 5G network is deemed monopolising. The 5G was launched back at the end of 2021 but the rollout has been slow due to slow sign-ups from other telcos.

Reasons for planning to introduce a second 5G network are due to the industry concerns on pricing and transparency. Besides that, Anwar wants to minimise wasteful expenses, as well as boost competition so that the public can have better services. However, the communications and digital ministry also said no decision has been made yet.

So far, only Celcom, Digi, Yes by YTL Communications, U Mobile, TM, and Yoodo have signed up for the single 5G wholesale network. Maxis did not join the party, as the company said it will wait until the DNB review by the government was completed. Both Maxis and U Mobile also did not take equity in DNB.


Apple adds new feature to macOS to make your MacBook's battery live longer

For laptops, you always want them to last as long as possible. We think of all sorts of ways to do this, from reducing the power output to tweaking the software settings. But sometimes the best way is for the manufacturer to optimise the product. And Apple has done just that for its MacBook laptops, with the announcement of a new feature to the macOS.

In the new update announcement, Apple introduced version 10.15.5 for the macOS Catalina, which introduces the new battery health management. According to the description, the feature will improve your battery's lifespan by "reducing the rate at which it chemically ages". It will first monitor your battery's temperature and charging patterns, then optimise the maximum charge accordingly.

Optimising the maximum charge should - theoretically - slow down the chemical ageing process for the lithium-ion in your battery. However, if it reduces your battery's maximum charge instead, your MacBook could have less battery runtime on a single charge. If your MacBook is new and you'd rather it lasts longer on a full charge, it might be better to turn the feature off.

What would you choose to do with your MacBook? Do you want it to last for more years or have longer battery runtime? Also, do you have any tips on how to take better care of your MacBook? Do share it with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


The Malaysian government is planning to make 5G services more affordable than 4G

In gearing up for the upcoming 5G technology phase in Malaysia, our Minister of Communications and Telecommunications, Annuar Musa just gave us a small update. At the end of last week, he stated that the government is planning to make 5G services more affordable than 4G.

During a conference meeting last week, there was a question asked by the Lembah Pantai MP about the affordability of 5G services. According to Musa, how the government plans to reduce the cost is using Digital Nasional Berhad's infrastructure management.

Menjawab soalan yang diutarakan oleh MP Lembah Pantai, sasaran kita adalah untuk memberi perkhidmatan 5G yang lebih murah berbanding 4G. Jika kita menggunakan pendekatan lelongan, maka pengguna akan dicaj dengan harga lelongan lalu menyebabkan mereka menanggung kos yang tinggi. pic.twitter.com/DCTfzKPtLt

Musa also stated that if the government use the auction approach, then the consumers will be charged with the auction price which will raise the cost. On that note, there's still no word on the progress between DNB and our local telcos. Nor how the telcos will offer Malaysians the 5G services from the lack of proper 5G towers (for now).

In case you didn't know, the government is aiming for 5G availability in December 2021. We expect some spots in Kuala Lumpur, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya to implement 5G first as well as Melaka, according to Musa as one of the top priorities due to its tourist attraction spot. We shall wait and see, so stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Mandalorian Season 2, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, & WandaVision will be released this year

By now, some of you have already watched the short trailer teaser of Marvel TV series from the Super Bowl 2020. But these are not the only things that are coming on Disney+, but Disney have also confirmed that release dates for the shows as well as The Mandalorian Season 2.

From the word of Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney, The Mandalorian Season 2 will be arriving in October 2020 (no specific date yet) and besides that, other Star Wars spin-off series will also make their way. To add on, Lucasfilm will be taking a break from the movie industry so the company will be focusing on producing TV series such as the Rogue One prequel (probably about Cassian Andor) as well as Obi-Wan Kenobi which is scheduled for 2021. Bob Iger also said there could "more coming" after the second season of The Mandalorian with a "possibility of infusing it with new characters" and having "their own directions" (spin-off).

As for the Marvel series on Disney+, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will make their debut first this coming August 2020, followed by WandaVision in December 2020. There's no official release date for Loki yet. The dates for each show seems a bit long but we think it's probably for the best. As Bob Iger remarked, "the decision we made to go with quality and not just quantity is working," (well said).

There are already over 28 million Disney+ subscribers but it has yet to come officially to Malaysia. It's still in the plans, though, but are you looking forward to any shows? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more Disney+ news.


The Mate 30 Pro 5G will be just RM2499 at the Huawei Super Brand Day 721 sale and more

Another sale by Huawei Malaysia? Yup and for one day only, you will be able to get your hands on several selected Huawei gadgets at the Huawei Super Brand Day 721 (that's next Wednesday) sales.

Due to the current pandemic, the sales will only be exclusive at the HUAWEI Store Online and Lazada HUAWEI Flagship Store. From smartphones to accessories, selected devices are coming with huge discounts and freebies. If you are interested, you may actually visit the web pages and have the products added to your cart now for easier checkout.

Without beating around the bush too much, you can refer to the table below for your reference.

That's all, folks. Have a good time shopping and stay safe. Stay tuned for more local trending tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


The Meizu M1 is official with 64-bit MT6732 and 699 Yuan (RM406) price tag

After numerous leaks and speculations, the Meizu M1 from the company’s Blue Charm range is finally official. At an official event yesterday, the company unveiled this ultra-affordable device which competes directly with the recently announced Xiaomi Redmi 2 budget smartphone. Like its larger brother, the Meizu M1 Note, this particular device takes its design inspiration from the Apple iPhone 5C. It also brings a lot of new color options like white, green, yellow, pink and two different shades of blue. Tech specs wise, the device comes with a 64-bit 1.5GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6732 processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage expandable up to 128GB. The front features a beautiful 5-inch display with 1280 x 768 pixel resolution with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. At the back, there is a 13MP camera with single LED flash and at the front, there is a 5MP shooter. This is much better than the Redmi 2's 8MP + 2MP cameras. The battery is also bigger on the new Meizu phone. It comes with a 2600 mAh battery as compared to the 2200 mAh found on Xiaomi model. Finally, Meizu has priced the new Meizu M1 at just 699 Yuan (RM406) which is the exact same price as the Xiaomi Redmi 2 but there are still no Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet. Hopefully, Meizu Malaysia brings this one in soon.


The Mi 9 SE is officially in Malaysia with Snapdragon 712 + 6GB RAM + 48MP camera, from RM1299, Mother's Day special too!

The compact Mi 9 SE has been officially made available here in Malaysia from 4 May 2019 coming in at RM1299 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage version and RM1499 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Both versions will be available in two colours, Piano Black and Ocean Blue with the Lavender Violet coming in later.

Other tech specs include the newest upper midrange Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset and a 5.97-inch Dot Drop display (dew drop notch) with FHD+ and in-screen fingerprint sensor. On the rear there’s a triple rear camera setup consisting of 13MP (ultra wide angle) + 48MP (wide angle) + 8MP (telephoto) cameras. For selfies, there’s a 20MP front camera while both sides offer AI-Assisted photography. A 3070 mAh battery keeps the lights on and it also comes with an 18W fast charger in the box.

In conjunction with Mother’s Day, every purchase of a Mi 9 SE from 4 May to 12 May 2019 will include a 10000 mAh Mi Power Bank 2S worth RM79 for free. It is available at Mi Stores, the Shopee Mi Official Store and the Lazada Xiaomi Flagship Store. Check out some hands-on pics of the Mi 9 SE below and stay tuned to TechNave.com.

Check out the first impressions video here


The Microsoft Lumia 435 passes FCC, tech specs revealed

The Microsoft Lumia 435 recently paid a visit to the FCC in the US. Judging from its name, the phone could be the new entry-level model for Microsoft's smartphone lineup, replacing the Nokia Lumia 530. The website has listed out five different variants of the device which include the RM-1070, RM-1071, RM-1034, RM-1068 and the RM-1032, of which the last two are the dual SIM models. The Lumia 435 features entry-level tech specs which include a Snapdragon 200 processor, 4-inch WVGA screen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution and a 5MP rear facing camera. Both the leaked report as well as the images confirm that there is no front facing camera. Other important tech specs like RAM capacity, internal storage and battery capacity have not yet been revealed. The Lumia 435 measures 118.1mm x 64.7mm, which makes it slightly smaller than the Lumia 520 which measures 119.9mm x 64mm and bigger than the Lumia 530. The phone will reportedly be powered by a BV-5J battery unlike other Lumia devices which could solve the rather low battery life of the Lumia 530. The same battery was imported in India last month, which could suggest that the phone is already being tested in India. Microsoft unveiled the Lumia 535 in Malaysia recently at RM429. For the Lumia 435, we expect the Malaysia pricing to be a little lower than this figure although there are still no details on actual Malaysia release dates just yet.


The Ministry of Education is preparing a new portal to report bullying in schools

Bullying is an issue that has been going on in schools for many years already. To tackle it, Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said that the Ministry of Education (MOE) is preparing to design and launch a bully complaints portal next week. But how does that work?

According to Dr Radzi Jidin, the parents and teachers can log in to the portal and submit reports of bullying. The phone number and email are provided as well and would hide the informer's confidentiality. He addressed this during the bullying incident in Mara Junior Science College in Kuantan at the Education Transformation Showcase over the weekend.

To further create a safe environment in schools, the MOE would also launch the Sekolahku Sejahtera, Sepakat dan Selamat programme. This initiative will seek the police and the Home Ministry's collaboration, and Dr Radzi Jidin hopes that these efforts can minimise bullying in schools. On top of that, special committees will be established to examine existing guidelines and procedures in relation to bullying.

There's no word of the portal's name yet for this but what do you think? Would it really help to decrease bullying in schools? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Ministry of Education works with Google, Microsoft and Apple to bring you DELIMa

One thing that we can learn from the pandemic is technology does play a vital role in our lives, especially when it comes to education. Due to the crisis, the e-learning platform has become one of the essentials for educators and students to interact. By acknowledging that, the Ministry of Education has worked with three big tech companies including Google, Microsoft, and Apple on developing a digital learning platform.

The platform, Digital Educational Learning Initiative Malaysia (DELIMa), offers a range of applications and services that are required by educators and students within the Malaysian school system. Other than that, the platform also provides digital learning enabling technologies and resources such as Google Classroom, Microsoft 365, and Apple Teacher Learning Centre.

Through the platform, the Ministry of Education is aiming to achieve platform democratization by making digital learning accessible to all. It is also stated that the service can be used for lifelong learning and brings digital transformation to cope with the country's future needs. The platform is averaging 1.7 million monthly active users to date, with 10,000 schools, 370,000 teachers, and 2.5 million students in the system.

Let us know what you think about the new development from MOE on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more viral local tech news.


The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture(Motac) came under fire after allowing the Malaysia Travel Fair 2020 to proceed!

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture(Motac) is now facing criticism by netizens after allowing the Malaysia Travel Fair 2020 to proceed. Despite the Prime Minister’s call to postpone or cancel all forms of events and gatherings, the event was held at PWTC from 13-15 March and it attracted a large amount of crowd during that period of time.

The Motac’s official Twitter and Facebook accounts were blown by critics after the accounts shared photos and videos of the event. Most of the netizens heavily criticized that the event was held during the sharp rise of the coronavirus. Netizens mentioned that they were making a reckless decision while taking the risk of spreading the coronavirus at ease despite the Minister of Health recently advising to call off mass gatherings that exceed 50 people.

Although the Ministry has deleted all the contents of the event, the photos and videos are still available at the Travel Fair’s Facebook page and. From the pictures posted, it seems that the organizer did prepare precautionary measures by conducting a screening test during the event period.

As of now, the number of affected victims of the coronavirus outbreak has increased to 428 people in Malaysia making it the highest number of infected cases in ASEAN. So do remember to stay away from crowded areas and any forms of gatherings for the time being and keep your hygiene well-taken care of. Stay tuned for more news updates on TechNave.com!


The Ministry of Transport will now regulate the p-hailing services for better deliveries

That's right, the Ministry of Transport will be taking charge of the p-hailing industry. Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong informed the media just recently, as the purview initiative is to ensure better goods and good delivery services and regulations under the government.

Since 2019, the Transport Ministry has always managed and regulated the e-hailing industry with the likes of Grab and others, but not food delivery riders. So starting from 5 August 2022, the Transport Ministry and other agencies, such as the Land Public Transport Agency and Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board of Sabah and Sarawak were given the green light to regulate the p-hailing services.

Under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board Act 1987 (Act 334) and the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715), the amendments is now in effect and will be tabled at the next Parliament meeting. The amendments would also have new licensing rules that can offer insurance protection for delivery riders and drivers.

Moreover, the minimum age for p-hailing riders would change from 21 to 18. This would allow more riders who have a B2 motorcycle license to receive a vocational license to become delivery riders. With that, more delivery riders can earn enough income through the p-hailing services. Low delivery fees and unfair payment were one of the reasons why GrabFood and foodpanda riders went on a one-day strike last Friday.

After the strike, Dr Wee actually met up with the Malaysian P-Hailing Riders Association (Penghantar), Malaysia Food Delivery Association, Malaysian E-hailing Industry Workers’ Welfare Association, Grab Drivers Malaysia Association and Perak Motorcycle Delivery Service Welfare Association yesterday and urged operators to give a better understanding of company policies and conduct their businesses in a healthy manner. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple agrees to pay ~RM65 to iPhone 4S owners as compensation for buggy performance

After nearly 7 years, Apple has finally agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit brought forth by owners of the iPhone 4s back in 2015 after the iOS 9 update that year made the performance on the phone worse. As a result, Apple will be giving a USD15 or ~RM65 compensation each to those affected.

Filed way back in December 2015, the plaintiffs represented a group of iPhone 4S customers from New York and New Jersey in the United States. Under the settlement, Apple allocated USD20 million or ~RM87.5 million in compensating affected iPhone 4S owners in both US states.

As reported by Macrumours, the class-action lawsuit accused Apple of falsely marketing the iOS 9 update as providing ‘enchanted performance’ on the iPhone 4S. Instead, the update caused significantly slowed performance on the device.

Well, better late than never I guess. For owners of the iPhone 4S, I don’t think it’s about the money - surely not for ~RM65 - but it’s about sending a message to big tech companies such as Apple regarding consumer rights.

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


The Monoshot – your monopod, tripod and selfie stick in one package

Fresh from a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Monoshot aims to give smartphone photography some needed help. With the increased proliferation of selfie sticks among smartphone users, the Monoshot stands out with its three-in-one functionalities.

This multi-function device serves as the platform for smartphones to be tethered for best photography on the go. It is designed when tripods are too big to be used, and selfie sticks are too small to be useful for mobile photography. It’s a portable tripod that can take on a number of different forms to help stabilize your smartphone (or small camera).

It comes with three different modes – in tripod mode, it can be extended up to 6 feet (1.8 metres) tall, or as short as 17 inches (40cm), making it compact and portable to be brought along anywhere you need to. At only 900 grams, it is light too. For monopod mode, just unscrew the telescoping feet, and it becomes a great monopod. Plus, when attached with the optional spike, it can stand by its own in the ground for hands-free shots.

Lastly, it is a great selfie stick, as the aircraft-grade aluminium gives it strength. Plus the included Bluetooth remote allows you to take shots from afar, and from an arm’s length. No Malaysia release dates but the Monoshot is now available for USD 59 (~RM230) from their website – monoshot.co. We expect at least a few third-party sellers to offer it soon.


The Motorola RAZR foldable screen flip phone could be available this year

Based on a statement by tech.sina.com.cn, it seems that Motorola had seem constantly submitting new patents related to their upcoming Motorola RAZR smartphone. As of now, there is no confirmed date as to when the smartphone will be unveiled. However, Verizon had previously mentioned that they will be exclusively releasing the Motorola RAZR, somewhere around the end of 2019.

The patent shows that the device will sport either a 6.5-inch or 6.2-inch display when unfolded. That being said, a problem with folding smartphones is that it will become too thick and unwieldy to carry around when folded. It’ll be interesting to see what Motorola would do to circumvent the issue, to make it thin enough when folded.

With that all being said, there is currently no Malaysia release date as well as the pricing of the Motorola RAZR. What do you think of the Motorola RAZR so far? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Motorola RAZR with foldable screen will only have mid-range specs and still cost ~RM6270

Based on a report by LetsGoDigital.org, even though the Motorola RAZR is expected to be priced at USD1500(~RM6270). The foldable device, will not feature high-end specs such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, large RAM capacity or even a large battery. Instead, it will come with mid-range tech specs along with a smaller than average battery capacity.

That being said, the foldable screen clamshell design would be attractive to those who want to experience little tech nostalgia. Paying up to around RM6270 for such a gimmicky feature isn’t worth it, due to the fact that you can get smartphones with significantly better specs for nearly half the cost.

To put that into perspective, the Samsung Galaxy Fold as well as the Huawei Mate X offers so much more features at a significantly lower price point. With that all that, do take our words with a grain of salt as Motorola themselves has yet to confirm nor deny the claims from all these rumours floating around.

What do you think of the Motorola RAZR? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Movement Control Order is extended again until 28 April 2020

Today, as Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin gave his third announcement about the Movement Control Order (MCO) update, we finally know our fate. As many of us suspected, the MCO did indeed extended once again until 28 April 2020. While that may be bad news to some, there is some good news as well.

According to the latest statistics, 1830 people have been recovered from the infection and discharged safely. The government have also been monitoring the curve and it's safe to say that the spread is quite stabilized throughout the past 3 weeks. However, we still cannot be complacent, he said, as the fight is far from over until the outbreak is 100% under control. PM Mudyiddin encouraged us that if we keep this up, "God willing we will be able to halt the spread of this COVID-19 virus".

Continuing the good news, it has been reported that Malaysia has one of the lowest COVID-19 rates around the world. Due to our on-going MCO, Malaysia's case is at 7% which is below the 10% benchmark set by the World Health Organization (WHO). The death rate in our country is also quite low, sitting at 1.6% compared to 5.8% globally. In fact, the positive COVID-19 cases have steadily declined and we have more recovered patients than a number of positive cases (220 vs 118, at the time of the live telecast).

Since there is still no cure nor vaccine for the virus, PM Muhyiddin would also like to stress that we have to be prepared for the "New Normal" just in case the MCO could go on for several months. And so because of that, our lives may not be back to normal because the virus might still exist. So take care of your hygiene, avoid any gatherings especially crowded places. Not even for the month of Ramadan.

In terms of education, the schools will remain closed until further notice and are encouraged to study at home. The Ministry of Education will be implementing home-based learning programs throughout the duration so do look out for that. Moreover, the government will also look into creating a list of selected industry sectors to be re-opened with strict health guidelines.

Finally, PM Muhyiddin would like to remind everyone "that the war on COVID-19 is not yet over. The fight is still on. We are doing well so far, so just uplift your spirit and continue to fight. If we persevere, insyaAllah we will win."

That's all, folks. Stay home, stay strong, we are beating the curve steadily! Wash your hands as always and stay tuned for more local news at TechNave.com.


The MySejahtera app will no longer show the Casual Contact status starting from 1 March

With the rising cases of COVID-19 nowadays, you or other people that you know may have been labelled as casual contact in your MySejahtera (MySJ) app. That will change today as our Minister of Health, Khairy Jamaluddin officially tweeted that the MySJ trace and check-ins will no longer show that.

On his Twitter post, he said that should anyone gets detected as a casual contact, the app will send a notification instead of the label. That should be good news to those who are casual contact and not allowed into a certain premise due to confusion, however, the notification will still remind you to adhere to SOPs at all times.

Previously when MySJ Trace/Check-Ins detected that you were exposed to a +ve case, your risk status will change to Casual Contact (yellow). From today, your risk status will no longer change. You will get a notification instead. If you have symptoms, isolate and test. #TRIIS pic.twitter.com/QdRED1RU3Y

On the other hand, Malaysians should also be reminded that starting today onwards (1 March), close contacts who already fully vaccinated or received the booster shot don't need to isolate themselves at home anymore, provided they have no symptoms. That being said, a self-test is required on Day 1 and Day 3 for the app to monitor.

Do take care of yourself out there and stay safe. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The MySejahtera app will send a reminder for Malaysians to take a second COVID-19 vaccine dose

Previously, we reported that the COVID-19 vaccine registration will be available on the MySejahtera app. With this, the government just recently confirmed that the app will remind Malaysians under the National COVID-19 Immunization Program for a second round.

This was announced by the Deputy Minister of Health, Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali as he said those under the National COVID-19 Immunization Program are required to have two doses within two months to boost the immunity for the body. On top of that, the app will be providing new updates and information about side effects of the vaccine.

It is estimated that 26.5 million Malaysians will be receiving the vaccination by the end of February. As of December last year, it is understood that more than 24.5 million users have already downloaded the MySejahtera app on their smartphones. If you have friends and family who have yet to download the app, remind them so to keep updated. Stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


The National COVID-19 Immunisation Program handbook is officially launched (and you can download it)

Just a few hours ago, an official National COVID-19 Immunisation Program handbook was launched. It was officiated by our Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and a website was created for it too where you can visit and download it as an e-book.

Promptly named as www.vaksincovid.gov.my, Muhyiddin encouraged everyone to take the COVID-19 vaccine so that our lives can return to normal. The first vaccine is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia on 21 February, with 312,390 doses ready which will be distributed to the first wave of participants on 26 February. Muhyiddin will be one of the first individuals to receive the vaccine to build confidence (and also prove it's safe).

Pelancaran Handbook Program Imunisasi COVID-19 Kebangsaan oleh Tan Sri @MuhyiddinYassin Muat turun Handbook : https://t.co/oHJrt6cwFP#KitaJagaKita #COVID19Malaysia pic.twitter.com/oKYlHOcvNR

In line with the slogan of the immunisation program, Lindung Diri, Lindung Semua (Protect Yourself, Protect Everyone), doing our part can also protect our loved ones. For more information, you can visit the website hyperlink above to learn more. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The National Opera of Paris and Huawei France presents the Digital Academy

(L-R) Zhai Jun, Chinese ambassador in France, Myriam Mazouzi, Academy Director of the National Opera of Paris and Ken Hu, Huawei's Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO

What do art and technology have in common? Nothing really, but today the National Opera of Paris and Huawei France have announced the foundation of the Digital Academy. The Academy functions as a unique online platform that puts digital technology, art, and education together.

So what is the Digital Academy? Well, it is the next step in the Opera's digital transformation journey and ongoing effort to make art more accessible to the public, which the National Opera of Paris is very well known for that globally. With the collaboration with Huawei, they have released what it calls the "Third Stage" – a third "theatre" in the digital world, featuring original works of performing arts, visual art, and film.

The Digital Academy has three main objectives:

“We are honored to work with the National Opera of Paris to build the Digital Academy, where we can jointly explore the interaction between digital technology and art,” said Ken Hu, Huawei's Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO. “The National Opera of Paris has brought opera, ballet, and music to local audiences for over 300 years. With the help of digital technology, we're looking forward to an exciting future – a world where the Opera's work in both art and education is more open and available to everyone.”

“The formation of the Digital Academy is a major step for us, enabling the opera to be far more open than ever before," said Myriam Mazouzi, Academy Director of the National Opera of Paris. "For the first time, the public, scientists, young entrepreneurs and teachers will all have access to a fantastic array of curated art and educational content on art. Going digital is an expression of our openness as an institution, both in France and around the globe."

Huawei's growing role in the arts recently gained recognition at the Rencontres d’Arles photography festival, where it hosted a gallery of portraits taken by renowned portraitist Billy Hidd with the P10 Plus.

Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


The National automaker Proton targets to produce 60,000 face shields in 20 days for medical frontliners!

With the rising cases of Covid-19 in Malaysia and limited supply of medical protective gear, Proton Holdings Bhd took the initiative to support our medical frontliners by producing face shields which is an important Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) worn by health workers on the frontline.

The National automaker targets to produce 60,000 face shields in the expected production timeline of 20 days, which will be distributed for free followed by the loan of 50 units of Proton X70 to the Ministry of Health (MoH) last month. The production will begin on 13 April at Proton’s headquarters in Shah Alam and will be undertaken by staff members who have volunteered for this production.

Medical Face Shield worn by Medical Frontliners

Proton Deputy chief executive officer Datuk Radzaid Mohamed mentioned the company is driven by its responsibility to support the brave men and women on the frontline in containing the spread fo Covid-19 as a national automotive brand. He also added that the face shield will be delivered in batches while working closely with the MoH to distribute them according to the level of need in each district.

With that said, each entity is working their best to support our front liners. So for those who have the opportunity to be at home, do keep your hygiene well taken care of and obey the MCO to fight the Covid-19 together. Stay tuned for more local news updates on TechNave.com!


The Neptune Duo is a smartwatch with an external display at $768 (RM2786)

The Neptune Pine smartwatch was a successfully funded kick starter project and featured a large 2.4-inch display and decent internal tech specs. Unlike other smart watches it was practically a smartphone on your wrist. Now, the same company is all set to launch another smartwatch in the market, this time with an external display. The new watch called the Neptune Duo will feature two different components, a smartwatch and a companion pocket screen that acts as an external display to the watch. The Neptune Hub, which is the smartwatch will feature a 2.4-inch display with a band like design which makes it look less bulky. Inside, there is a quad-core processor with features such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and even NFC. The Pocket Screen will sport a 5-inch 720p display with an 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front facing shooter. There will be a 2800 mAh battery onboard, which means the user will have 3800 mAh capacity battery in total including the one in the smartwatch. This additional battery can be used to charge the Hub several times, giving it a few days worth battery life if you don't mind carrying a monitor for your smart watch. The Neptune Duo will start shipping sometime later this year for a price tag of $768 (RM2786) which is quite high in comparison to the earlier Neptune Pine.


4G LTE now available for all Tune Talk subscribers

Last week, we reported that Tune Talk will launch 4G LTE services in Malaysia. Later on, the carrier announced that the high speed network would be available to select customers. Now, the company has announced via its twitter account that 4G LTE on Tune Talk is available for all subscribers. In order to take advantage of this LTE network, existing customers will have to swap their SIMs with a new 64K USIM card. Unfortunately, the carrier adds that the stocks are limited at the moment, so those interested in taking advantage of this network will have to hurry up before the stocks run out. The SIM card is available at certain stores while the pricing will remain the existing rate for its customers. Plans start at 50MB for 88 sen a day, to up to 5GB for RM68 per month. The carrier also revealed that 4G LTE customers can expect speeds from 10Mbps to up to 30Mbps. However, the actual speed received will depend on the signal strength and coverage. You can find out more details about Tune Talk's 4G LTE network from the Tune Talk site.


Apple agrees to pay customers ~RM222.6 million over defective MacBook keyboards

Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit by its customers within seven states in the United States in regards to defective ‘butterfly’ keyboards on its MacBook laptops. Filed on late Monday night in the federal court in San Jose, California, the tech giant agreed to pay USD50 million or ~RM222.6 million to affected customers.

As reported by Reuters, despite agreeing to settle, Apple however denied any wrongdoing and didn’t respond to questions by the press. The class-action suit claims that MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro keyboards suffered from sticky and unresponsive keys and that tiny amounts of dust or debris could make it difficult to type.

The ‘butterfly’ keyboard was featured on the aforementioned devices from 2015 to 2019. Customers in the lawsuit also claimed that Apple knew and concealed that the keyboards were prone to failure.

The settlement covers customers who bought said devices during the period in the states of California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York and Washington. Those eligible can expect a maximum payout of USD395 or ~RM1759 for those that who replaced multiple keyboards and USD125 or ~RM557 for those who replaced one keyboard.

Furthermore, those that replaced their key caps will get payouts of USD50 or ~RM223. Besides that, affected customers will also be eligible for four years of free keyboard repairs starting from the date they purchased the device.

So, what do you guys think regarding Apple agreeing to settle the class-action lawsuit? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news.


The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack trailer is Nintendo's most disliked YouTube video

When it comes to the most disliked YouTube videos of all time, most people who surf YouTube a lot would automatically think of YouTube Rewind 2019. That being said, another video may be joining up the ranks which is the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack overview trailer.

If you visit the YouTube video post link below, it currently has 132,000 Dislikes and counting. Keep in mind that this is just in two weeks and there are only 17,000 Likes from over 1.2 million views to date. Previously, Nintendo's most disliked video was Metroid Prime: Federation Force with 97K Dislikes. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why it's so unpopular since the Expansion Pack is $50 (~RM207) which is twice the basic plan at $19.99 (~RM82).

For context, the Expansion Pack allow access to the Animal Crossing Expansion as well as a few Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis video games for free. The old retro games may sound like a good idea on paper, but there are reports that the games aren't optimised properly on the Nintendo Switch. Furthermore, not everyone plays Animal Crossing: Horizon as well.

In the Malaysian market, Nintendo Switch gamers would often add each other (even strangers) to the Nintendo Switch Online family plan. This is because compared with the individual plan, it is far more cost-efficient for our weak Ringgit currency. Oh well, personally I think Nintendo may have gone too far and will need to rethink their strategy.

But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Nintendo Switch Pro is very unlikely, as suggested by Nintendo President

For the longest time, the Nintendo Switch Pro has been rumoured numerous times during the lockdown and it never happened. Switch fans have been wondering if it would ever be announced and we are here to tell you the bad news.

According to a report by Bloomberg, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa told the media that the company is actually being careful about developing an upgraded model. The reason is that in Switch's 7th year, the sales momentum of the handheld gaming console got decreased. This probably means is not enough to fund the project either.

In the report, it was also revealed that Nintendo successfully sold 18 million Switch units for the fiscal year ending in March 2023. In total, the company sold over 125 million units, marking the Switch as the third best-selling video game console of all time. The PlayStation 2 is in first place with almost 155 million units, followed by the Nintendo DS at over 154 million units.

With the upcoming anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom releasing this Friday, Nintendo projected to sell around 15 million Switch units for this fiscal year but that's on an optimistic note. There's also a special Tears of the Kingdom Switch edition which looks cool but just a skin change without any internal upgrades. Most Zelda BotW fans already have a Switch as well.

Handheld gaming consoles are proving to be popular as over the years, the Steam Deck became a hit with PC gamers and recently, ASUS ROG just revealed a brand new ROG Ally device which will be unveiled soon this month. With these two gaming devices, there's a good chance that Switch may drop out of popularity.


The Nintendo Switch Pro was alleged in development but got cancelled at some point

For the longest time, the Nintendo Switch Pro was a hot topic during the pandemic but never came to fruition. The Switch OLED got released last year instead, and we have reasons to believe that the pro variant is probably never going to happen.

Back in September this year, an alleged new chipset that was rumoured to be used for Switch Pro was confirmed by an NVIDIA employee. However, Digital Foundry, a YouTube gaming channel that focuses on gaming technology and hardware reviews, has claimed that Nintendo did actually plan a Switch Pro but got scrapped in the end.

The claim was confirmed by more than one anonymous developer in their latest YouTube video. On top of that, Digital Foundry thinks that Nintendo doesn't seem comfortable in moving on to the next-gen gaming console. Given Nintendo's history, the gaming company had its hits and misses with the Wii and Wii U. It's also true that Nintendo isn't interested in Ray Tracing like Sony and Microsoft today.

With this, we think the Switch Pro (or Switch 2 for that matter) is unlikely to appear in 2023 at all. So for those who are waiting, you might as well just get yourself the current Switch or Switch OLED for the holiday season. Alternatively, the Steam Deck is also a good choice albeit it's much more expensive without any local warranty on Shopee.


The Nintendo Switch now has a new update that allows you to create a group for your games

Today, the Nintendo Switch got a new software update to version 14.0.0 and it seems that you can now create groups of software. If you have updated it and don't know how to create your folders, here's how.

After updating your Nintendo Switch, you just need to scroll your Home Menu all the way to the right and choose "All Software". You will then see two options - L (Groups) and R (Sort/Filter). Go to L (Groups) and begin to "Create New Group" and select the games accordingly.

Then after choosing the games that you want in a folder, you can name the folders as well as re-arranging them to your preference. The new group will be added to the list of Groups but do note that they won't appear in your Home Menu, just in the "All Software" where you can easily access your group folders.

This update may seem like nothing much but it's a great way for gamers who have accumulated a high volume of video games over the past five years. If you only have a few games, you probably don't need to bother with it. Stay tuned for trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Nokia Magic Max could be released with an SD Gen 2 8 chipset, 120Hz AMOLED display & more

With Nokia's new logo revealed at the Mobile World Congress 2023 (MWC 23), the brand will no longer be focused on as a phone company. However, the Nokia Magic Max and Nokia C99 appeared at the MWC 23 and rumours have it they may be released soon.

According to rumoured reports, the Magic Max could come with three memory variants that include 8GB/12GB/16GB of RAM and 256GB/512GB of storage. Possibly powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, it could also feature a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 7, as well as running on Android 13 out of the box.

On the other hand, the triple rear camera could have a 144MP (main) + 64MP (ultrawide) + 48MP (telephoto) setup (albeit the rendered image showed a 200MP primary camera sensor), and the battery pack could be a massive 7950mAh unit with 180W fast charging technology. As for the Nokia C99, there is not much information about the phone but it was anticipated to cost around $480 (~RM2146).

Speaking of price, it was speculated that the Nokia Magic Max could cost around $550 (~RM2459). We also don't know if the phone would be launched but we can only wait and see. But what do you think of the Nokia Magic Max? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Nokia X6 will be offered globally starting 19 July 2018

After a solid start within China, HMD Global finally gave the go ahead to start distributing the Nokia X6 outside of China under a different name, the Nokia 6.1 Plus. Other than that, there is no other differences down to even the tech specs of the device. Based on our previous reports, the device is expected to have a starting price of about ~RM808. There is no news on the official price of the device as well as when it will be available in Malaysia.

In terms of tech specs, the Nokia X6 houses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, storage options as previously mentioned, 16MP + 5MP dual camera sensors in the rear, 16MP selfie camera, 5.8-inch 19:9 aspect ratio display with an FHD+ screen resolution and it will be powered by a 3060mAh non-removable battery. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


The Nothing Ear (2) exists and here's what we know about it so far

It was only yesterday that the Nothing Ear (2)'s design and specs got leaked online, but the Nothing brand just tweeted about it confirming its existence. As usual, the company only gave a teaser about the design with some details on the features.

We are quite certain that the Nothing Ear (2) would retain its transparent design. Nothing said that to work on the new successor, the workforce has increased by 30% with more than 700 experts working on it, including an architecture engineer and tooling expert. On top of that, their goal for the Ear (2) is to have better compatibility on more devices.

How does (1) become (2)?As we approach the launch of Nothing’s first-ever second-generation product, we’re reflecting on the evolution. A thread pic.twitter.com/5oM477OXDK

On top of having better system stability, they are also working on improving the connection, particularly the Bluetooth function. From my experience, the Ear (1) did indeed have some problems whenever you're in the next room away from a device or nearby an electronic machine.

That's about it, Nothing hasn't announced the Nothing Ear (2) launching date either so we will just have to wait and see. We can't wait to see the new wearable in the future so until then, do stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Nothing Phone (1) launches in Malaysia, here's where you can find it online

That's right, the Nothing Phone (1) is released earlier than expected starting from today onwards (18 July 2022). However, we noted that the device is already sold out on the first platform at the online Crossover Concept Store from a starting price of RM2399. No worries, though, there are still more platforms on the way.

According to the website, Nothing said that there will be several platforms launching the sale from 1 August 2022. Its official online store just went online not too long ago on Lazada and Shopee, as well as other well-known stores with the likes of SenQ, DirectD, TMT and Satu Gadget. You may walk in-store to purchase the device on the said date.

To recap some of the specs, The Nothing phone (1) features a Snapdragon 778G+ 5G chipset and a 6.55-inch 120Hz OLED display. It also has a 50MP (main) + 50MP (ultrawide) dual rear camera, a 4500mAh battery pack with a 33W PD3.0 fast charging and 15W Qi-wireless charging technology.

The Nothing Phone (1) comes in two memory configurations - 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB for the price of RM2399 and RM2699 respectively. There's also an 8GB + 128GB variant listed but no price is mentioned. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Nothing Phone (1) will follow the same transparent case design of the Nothing Ear (1)

It's been two months since Carl Pei, the CEO of Nothing announced the Nothing Phone (1). There wasn't any preview of the phone itself, but we may have some ideas thanks to an interview from Wallpaper.com.

So what can we expect from the interview? Well, according to Wallpaper.com, it looks like there's still quite a long way to go. The Nothing brand confirmed that the team was working on the phone during March this year. As previously announced by Pei, the team is looking to "making tech fun again" instead of being "corporate" which is evident these days.

The many schematics of the Phone (1) design

On the other hand, Pei told the media that the Nothing Phone (1) will be following the aesthetic design of the Nothing Ear (1). If you recall, the wireless earbuds have a transparent casing showing the hardware inside which is pretty cool. From the words of Tom Howard, the Head Designer, they really want "to bring the inside out", especially the camera, wireless charging coil, and others.

Pei said that nobody (except Apple) in the tech industry had a consistent design throughout the years. He also added that the design philosophy is Nothing's top priority when it comes to branding. That way, the Nothing brand can distinguish itself from others, setting its own "iconic design language".


The Nothing Phone (1) will have up to four years of software support

The Nothing Phone (1) was just released two nights ago and very quickly, the phone has already sold out. On top of that, interested users would have to get notified by signing up and there's no 8GB + 128GB variant available either. But what about its software support?

On the official Nothing tech website of the device, it seems that the software support for the Nothing Phone (1) is up to four years only. The four years include security patches that will release every two months, according to Nothing. Moreover, the Android updates will only be up to three years which is on par with other brands such as Samsung.

Honestly, the software support is just alright but still better than most Android manufacturers who stop after a year. The Nothing Phone (1) also supports 5G connectivity but relies on regional availability and local operator support. In Malaysia's case, the company would have to go through Digital Nasional Berhad's 5G single wholesale network.

The Nothing Phone (1) is available in both white and black and we have no idea when it will become available again in Malaysia. For the full specs and features, you can check out our news coverage here and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple aims to transition its entire Mac lineup to Apple Silicon

By now, it's quite obvious that Apple is looking to ditch Intel CPUs for Apple Silicon for its entire PC lineup. We've seen this happen with the MacBooks, Mac Minis, and iMac as well. There are still some products that use Intel chips, but the company will fully transition in 2022.

According to Mark Gurman (via Wccftech), Apple will complete the transition of its PC lineup to Apple Silicon by November 2022. In fact, computers with the Apple M1X chip are expected to launch in the coming months. Among them would be a new iMac Pro, which some sources say will arrive sometime next year. There are also rumours suggesting that a new Apple M2-powered MacBook Air will launch next year.

Render of iMac Pro 2022 from LeaksApplePro

Speaking of the MacBook Air, the new MacBook Air will also come with MagSafe support and a mini LED display. It'll also be available in 7 different colours, which are allegedly the same ones offered via the launch of the new iMacs earlier this year. Interestingly, Apple is still going to launch an Intel-based desktop Mac Pro next year. But there will also be a variant that's smaller and packs an Apple Silicon.

The Apple Silicon has proven to be superior to the Intel CPUs being replaced, so this transition is a welcomed one for many. Do you own an Apple Silicon-powered Mac device? Share your thoughts on your device, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


The Nubia Red Magic Mars smartphone may be the perfect gaming smartphone with 10GB RAM and starting price of ~RM1630

Watch out gamers, as a new gaming phone has come to town with impressive tech specs and features that every mobile gamer wants. The Nubia Red Magic Mars’ price starts at an affordable CNY 2700 (~RM1630) for the 6GB RAM and 64GB  model, CNY 3200 (~RM1932) for the 8GB RAM and 128 GB storage model and finally, CNY 4000 (~RM2415) for the 10GB and 256GB internal storage model.

Forget a cooler, this smartphone utilizes ICE, which is a dual heat pipe and convection cooling to keep the device cool. The main display is a 6 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160. On the shoulders of the phone, two touch sensitive areas act as shoulder buttons like a proper controller. To make games more immersive, the phone is equipped with a linear motor to create the “4D shock” haptic feedback. In addition, the speakers have DTS 7.1 audio for surround sound, perfect for locating enemies around you without having to rely on the screen.

3 designs of the smartphone. Check out that RGB LED strip!

The ICE (dual heat pipe and convection cooling system)

Shoulder buttons for a gaming experience like using a proper controller

The device carries a 3800mAh battery, which is pretty good for long gaming sessions. 3 designs are available for the smartphone, Meteorite Black, Flame Red and a special Camo version for the top spec model. Each device is decorated with the phone’s trademart RGB LED strip as well as decals. To enhance your gaming experience, the smartphone comes with an array of peripherals that are sold separately such as Bluetooth gaming controllers, a box that combines USB-C charging charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack with a high quality DAC inside (God bless!), and a headset with a microphone.

Box that combines USB-C charging and 3.5mm headphone jack

Camera-wise, the Mars sports a 16MP  rear camera with f/1.8 lens, which is surprising as the Nubia Red Magic has a 24MP f/1.7 lens and as for the selfie camera, it comes with a 8MP camera. Will you be getting your hands on this phone for your mobile gaming sessions? For more mobile gaming news and beyond, make sure to check out TechNave Gaming Newsbytes on Saturdays!


The Nubia X has an interesting way of getting rid of the notch

The notch on smartphones has been the bane of our existence for some ever since last year. Unfortunately, that seems to be the only solution for the ever growing screen ratios on smartphones. Or so we thought, until Arstechnica.com reported about the Nubia X, that decided the only way to remove the notch is to remove the front selfie camera altogether. While this would illicit many gasps of surprise to many selfie enthusiasts all over the world, rest assured that you will still be able to take endless selfies with this smartphone still.

While there are only 16MP + 24MP dual rear cameras on the back, there is now a viewfinder screen on the back as well. Tech specs are impressive with a 6.26 inch, 2280x1080 LCD display and with the notch now gone, it has a 93.6 percent screen to phone ratio. Meanwhile, the viewfinder is a 5.1 inches, 1520x720 OLED display. It runs on Snapdragon 845, with 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 3800mAh battery capacity, and Android 8.1 Oreo. The device is now available for purchase in China for 3299 CNY (1986 MYR).

The Nubia X isn’t the first phone to introduce an innovative way to remove the notch from smartphones. OPPO created the Oppo Find X, which has a motorized top that can flip the camera forward and back, the vivo Nex with its little pop up camera, and Xiaomi's sliding phone, the Mi Mix 3. The Meizu Pro 7 had a similar concept albeit with a smaller and oddly placed screen on the left side of the back of the phone.

To date, this is the most expensive way to remove a notch from your phone. So far, there is no official Malaysia release date for this device yet. What do you guys think? Is this way the most efficient way to purge notches from your smartphones? Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


The OPPO 40W AirVOOC wireless charger just got certified and will appear with the Reno Ace 2 smartphone soon

While the majority of consumers still prefer cable charging over wireless charging (for obvious reasons), that could change in the near future as we just learn that a new OPPO accessory just got certified by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). Called as the OPPO 40W AirVOOC wireless charger, this bad boy will be released together with the upcoming Reno Ace 2 next week.

As the name suggests, the OPPO 40W AirVOOC wireless charger has a charging output of up to 40W and that's super fast. Of course, price and availability are unknown at this moment so we will get to know more about it when the company reveals it. However, since it's coming together with the Reno Ace 2 soon, rumours have it that the phone will be able to support 40W wireless charging and an even higher 65W charging from the traditional way.

From WPC's website, the wireless charger has a simplistic design where the user can place the phone on the right side. On the left side, it looks like a power button but according to sources, it's said to be a spinning fan to cool down the heat which makes sense, as the bottom of the device has some tiny air vents around.

Compared with the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless, I prefer the latter simply because it's able to control the heat dissipation while charging wirelessly. But what do you think? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The OPPO A53 is back with a 90Hz refresh rate display after 5 years

5 years ago, OPPO launched the A53 (2015) and now there’s a new rumour that a brand new A53 could be coming soon. In this latest leak, the A53 looks like a follow up to the A52 back in April.

According to the leaks, the OPPO A53 could come with a 6.5-inch punch-hole LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. As for the processor, the phone could feature a Snapdragon 460 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of internal storage.

The list also said this phone could sport a triple rear camera setup with 13MP (main camera) + 2MP (macro lens) + 2MP (depth lens) and 16MP of punch-hole selfie snapper. Besides that, the fingerprint scanner might be located at the back of the phone.

On the other hand, this device could have a 5000mAh battery and support an 18W fast charge technology. Lastly, this phone could run Android 10 out of the box. Since this is just a leak, we should just take it with a pinch of salt as usual and wait for the official announcement.

Obviously, the upcoming A53 should be different from the previous A53. There’s a good chance that OPPO Malaysia could launch this phone in Malaysia as the A series is popular here. Be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


The OPPO A5s had its price reduced down to RM499

OPPO has announced that starting today the OPPO A5s will have its price reduced down to RM499 from RM599, for the 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM variant. The price adjustment applies to all OPPO Concept stores, official retailers, as well as e-commerce partners across Malaysia.

In terms of the tech specs, the OPPO A5s features the Helio P35 chipset, 3G of RAM, 32G of internal storage, 6.2-inch display and 4230mAh battery. As for the camera, the device comes with a dual 13MP + 2MP rear camera as well as an 8MP front-facing selfie camera. Would the price reduction influence your next smartphone purchase? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The OPPO A77 is now available in Malaysia for RM1398 with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 16MP front camera and more

While it has yet to be launched officially here in Malaysia, you can now get the OPPO A77 for RM1398. Available at DirectD in gold and rose gold, the A77 features a 16MP f/2.0 front camera, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 5.5-inch display, 3200 mAh and more. You can order it at DirectD's site or check out their Concept store and various outlets for the phone. Walk-in customers can also pay RM116.50 x 12 months with 0% credit card installments.