Everyone in the world will now get free access to Pornhub Premium until 23rd April

As cases of Covid-19 keep increasing globally, someone is here to save the world again by encouraging everyone to stay home. Last time, the adult entertainment website, Pornhub, announced that it will make premium content available for free to everyone staying in Italy. Now, the site is extending the benefit to everyone worldwide.

To help flatten the curve as shown in the Twitter post, Pornhub has extended the perk to the world until 23rd April. The initiative has also been named “Stay Home”, which obviously is telling us to quarantine ourselves to halt the spread of the virus. Although it is not a big move to stop the Covid-19, it is still nice to see companies like Pornhub voicing out on this matter.

Stay home and help flatten the curve! Since COVID-19 continues to impact us all, Pornhub has decided to extend Free Pornhub Premium worldwide until April 23rd. So enjoy, stay home, and stay safe https://t.co/ZponKGKSJn #StayHomehub pic.twitter.com/DxWJGBnNkC

If you don’t really know what you can do with the premium membership, we are here to share with you. With Pornhub Premium, there will be thousands of full-length HD videos available for you from different adult content sites. At the same time, there will be no ads as well and you can watch some of the videos in VR format.

Let us know what you think about this initiative by Pornhub on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more viral news.


Everything Lenovo is expected to have on show at CES 2020

The CES 2020 momentum is picking up and due to the fact that some brands have been announcing a plethora of different products, we figured it'd be a good idea to have summaries. Earlier today, we already mentioned that Lenovo will be debuting a new laptop that can be paired with an eGPU. But if you're curious about what else Lenovo has to show, check out the list below.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 ($1499, ~RM6158) and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 5 (USD1599, ~RM6568)

A new iteration of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon X1 Yoga that promises better typing comfort and useful built-in security software. They are also expected to have excellent responsiveness and better battery life.

The ThinkCentre M90a AIO is an AIO that packs a 10th Gen Intel Core processor and a 23.8-inch Full HD display. It also has a bunch of security features, such as the ThinkShield and ThinkShutter on the IR Camera, which blocks the camera lens when you don't need to use it.

Wrapped completely in metal is the Yoga Creator 7, which comes with a 10th Gen Intel® Core i7 CPU and Nvidia GPU inside. This is a 15.6-inch laptop that will come packed to the brim with features like Amazon Alexa support, high colour accuracy, and more.

While Lenovo calls it a mainstream option, the IdeaPad Creator 5 seems to have some good tech specs. It will come with a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, 1TB of PCIe SSD storage, and a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS screen with 100% AdobeRGB colour gamut.

IdeaCentre Creator 5 ($1099.99, ~RM4519)

If portability is not required, the IdeaCentre Creator 5 is an alternative to the IdeaPad with better specs. Aside from the fact that it houses a Core i9 CPU instead of Core i7, it will also have an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 GPU.

On the gaming spectrum, there's the Legion T730 Tower PC, which can be equipped with an overclocked Intel Core i7 9700K CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 GPU.

A new laptop belonging to the Legion gaming sub-brand, except it doesn't have a discrete GPU built-in. You can find out more in the article earlier today we linked above.

ThinkVision Creator Extreme ($2499, ~RM10266)

A 27-inch display that supports HDR1000, the ThinkVision Creator Extreme is designed to deliver lifelike images using its 1152 mini-LED zones and 10368 LEDs for dynamic local dimming. It's also factory calibrated to have a colour gamut of 99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB and 100% BT.709. This is a monitor that's definitely meant for creators.

The ThinkVision T34w-20 is a 34-inch 21:9 1500R curved display with 3440 x 1440 resolution. In addition, it has a USB Type-C one-cable system that uses Smart Power to deliver 75W to power the monitor, data, and video output all in one go.

As for the ThinkVision P27h-20, it's a smaller 27-inch screen but has equally impressive specs. It supports a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels (QHD) and has the same one-cable USB Type-C system of the T34w-20. In this case, it's able to deliver 90W of power instead, which also provides power for the Ethernet passthrough and audio.

Next is the ThinkVision T24v-20, a more modest offering. This 23.8-inch display focuses on collaboration and employee engagement, using a Full-HD IR camera with secure facial recognition login for Windows Hello. It also has a ThinkShutter camera cover, dual-microphones, integrated stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

If the name isn't enough for a hint, the Qreator 27 Monitor is a display for creators. It's a 27-inch 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160) IPS display that has near-zero bezels and built-in audio. It also has a colour gamut rated at 98% of DCI-P3.

A monitor that will do well for both entertainment and creative works is the Q27h Monitor. This one is a 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS display with a maximum brightness of 350 nits. In addition, it has near-edgeless bezel for a more immersive viewing experience, 75Hz refresh rate, and support for AMD Free Sync.

Meant to be paired with the Legion T730 Tower PC, the Legion Y25 Monitor has a fast 144Hz refresh rate that's ideal for action games like FPS.

Legion Y25-25 gaming monitor ($319.99, ~RM1315)

A more powerful variant of the Legion Y25, the Y25-25 cranks up the refresh rate all the way to 240Hz. This 24.5-inch display also supports AMD Free Sync and has a maximum brightness of 400 nits.

The G32qc Gaming Monitor is a larger display with very little bezels. It has a max resolution of 2560x1440, a large 31.5-inch screen, and a 144Hz refresh rate.

One more monitor is the G27c Gaming Monitor, a 27-inch curved display with a 1500R curvature. While it has a more standard 1920x1080 max resolution, this monitor's refresh rate of 165Hz is higher than the G32qc's.

Lenovo even has its own gaming peripherals now, with the Legion M600 wireless gaming mouse one of them. Lenovo has revealed that this mouse will have a 1000Hz polling rate, a maximum sensitivity of 16000 DPI, and RGB lighting.

The M300 RGB gaming is a more affordable model, made to fit both left-handed and right-handed gamers. It also has a maximum sensitivity of 8000 DPI, a polling rate of 1000Hz, and RGB lighting.

Last peripheral revealed Legion K300, a gaming keyboard with RGB backlighting. It has that minimalist design that's common these days, customisable RGB zones, and has spill protection through the use of drain holes.

ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II (USD99.99, ~RM411)

If you need an external keyboard, the ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is an option to go for. This is essentially an external keyboard which features the same key layout as a ThinkPad laptop, except it's connected via 2.4GHz wireless or Bluetooth 5. It's got an impressive maximum battery life of up to 2 months.

The ThinkSmart View is clearly less for consumers as it's meant for audio or video conferencing. Powered by Qualcomm APQ8053 system-on-chip (SoC), it allows teams to execute one-touch meetings or help remove background noise when you connect a Bluetooth headset. To make full use of it, the ThinkSmart Manager is required. With it, you will be able to remotely deploy, manage, configure, update and resolve issues across multiple ThinkSmart devices that you control.

We had a lot to cover for sure, but that's all Lenovo has confirmed will appear at CES 2020. The company clearly has a lot to show off this year, with a majority of them being monitors. Which one on the list sounds the most interesting to you? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more CES 2020 news.


Everything important from Google I/O, Day 1

The annual Google I/O 2017 developer conference was just recently commenced and boy does it have a bunch in store for us in the coming 2017. This time around though, it seems that Google I/O has decided to focus more on software than hardware so we will not be expecting new Google Glasses announcements anytime soon.

We at TechNave understands that not everybody might’ve had the chance to watch the whole conference so we took the liberty to list down a few of the important parts and some summaries to help you get your scoop from the big event so far. Here goes:

Please do note that these are only the highlights for the first day of the Google I/O 2017 conference so far. If you want the entire cake, do drop by their event page here for a more detailed idea or watch the entire keynote below.

Also, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more coverage on this event as well any of the latest tech news.


Everything new you need to know about Google Stadia including Founder's edition and more

Google Stadia was announced a while back and it opened up doors for gamers who can’t keep upgrading their devices to support newer games. If you aren’t up to speed, Google Stadia allows users to play games on ANY device through remote connection. Essentially, you’re gaming on one of Google’s machines and streaming it to your own device. Some new information has been added onto the Google Stadia FAQ page recently, filling up some unanswered questions.

If you had pre-ordered the Founder’s edition of Google Stadia, the redemption code will be emailed to email you signed up with. However, the code can be redeemed on any other account, including your own personal Gmail account. The Founder’s edition costs USD$129 (~RM534) and comes bundled with a 3 month subscription Stadia Pro subscription, a buddy pass, a Chromecast Ultra, first dibs on your Stadia as well as a limited edition Stadia controller.

For those wondering how the Stadia controller connects, it first connects to your device via Bluetooth LE to set up the device. Once the device has been set up, the controller then connects directly through WiFi. If you decide against purchasing the controller, you can still play games on Google Stadia with any HID compliant controllers connected to your devices via USB-C. Speaking of devices, Google Stadia will only be supported by tablets on Chrome OS and all Pixel 3 devices (Google Pixel 3, Google Pixel 3 XL, Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 3a XL) only.

Google Stadia is expected to launch in 14 countries this November. Unfortunately, Malaysia is not one the selected launch countries so it is not known when the Malaysia launch date will be. Also, it is said that 65 hours of gaming on Stadia can consume up to 1TB internet.  If Malaysia’s internet becomes stable enough to run Stadia, would you guys go for it? Keep up with the latest gaming news on TechNave.com!


Everything that we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy S10 series

So as usual at this time of every year, there is already a couple of rumoured news about the Samsung Galaxy S10 series. We have written quite a few of them here and there but it's hard to keep track of them since they just keep popping up like there's no tomorrow. So we gathered a bunch of them below are just some of the interesting bits of the flagship.

Starting off with the aesthetic design, we can expect the display to be dual curved, but new users might have to get used to the new Infinity "punch hole" front camera on the screen panel. For instance, the Galaxy S10+ is said to have a pill-shaped hole for the dual front camera setup, whereas the Galaxy S10 itself will just have one "mole" camera appearing. Despite that, that also means the screen panel will be truly maximized, with the Galaxy S10+ and S10 reaching 6.4-inch and 6.1-inch display easily.

There is also a rumoured Galaxy S10 Lite, using a 5.8-inch display without any dual curved edge design on the phone so it'll be a flat one but still in Super AMOLED. It's not common that Samsung would release a Lite version but we shall see.

Speaking of the front camera sitting comfortably on the punch hole, the Samsung is also making a move to the triple camera trend. On the back, the camera combination will be a 16MP as a primary one, a 13MP telephoto lens and the last one will be a wide-angle lens with an unknown megapixel figure. Heck, there could even be a fourth one for all we know, as they have already experimented it on the Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A9 (2018) already last year with some success, it could really work.

Another interesting to note is that Samsung is planning to change its direction to a more realistic colour presentation over vivid ones which they have always been doing. So perhaps better low-light photography like the Galaxy S7 Edge three years ago, as well as fewer overexposure photos in broad daylight. We shall see.

Going deeper into the tech specs, the Galaxy S10 series is expected to have the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, but it's a different story for the Malaysia market, though, as we will probably be using the Exynos 9820 processor and an ARM Mali G76 GPU on board.

For the memory capacity, it should have at least 4GB of RAM for the Galaxy S10 Lite mode, while the other two are going for 6GB and 8GB which seems to be the norm now for flagships. But rumours have it that the so-called Galaxy S10 5G will have up to 12GB of RAM. Do take this with a pinch of salt, though, this is just too crazy and furthermore, all the RAM units inside are the LPDDR5 version which means it's as fast as the Flash, figuratively speaking.

For the internal storage, it's not known if the 64GB model will be around as many smartphone brands have been skipping that lately. But one thing for sure - the 128GB and 512GB is probably in the game with expandable memory via microSD card. Also, that Galaxy S10 5G that we mentioned earlier could have 1TB of storage.

Lastly, for the battery, it has been tipped that the Galaxy S10 series will pack a 3100mAh, 3500mAh, 4000mAh and a big 5000mAh battery respectively. You should know which of these batteries belong to which model.

For extra tidbits, it's not a surprise that the USB Type-C port makes a return. Samsung is still keeping the 3.5mm headphone jack port as well, same goes to the dedicated Bixby button. All the Galaxy S10 models will probably have IP68 water and dust resistant grade except for the Lite model.

Speaking of the Galaxy S10 Lite, the fingerprint is said to be infused together with the power button just like the Galaxy A7 (2018), while the rest are integrated with an in-display fingerprint sensor on the front display.

This is the hard part, there are too many speculations on how much it would cost. But according to sources, the Galaxy S10 could start from $850 (~RM3516) and that's already around the price of the Galaxy Note 9 in Malaysia. Honestly, that's kinda pricey but we hope that won't be the case.

So what do you all think about the Galaxy S10 series? As always, do take this with a pinch of salt until our official coverage at Sans Francisco, California at TechNave.com.


Everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy S11 series so far

With all the rumours scattered everywhere, we think we have a general idea of how Samsung’s next flagship smartphone series is going to be like. Before more and more rumours come as we approach the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S11 series, we better prepare a quick recap for you to keep up so you won’t have a heart attack when the smartphones arrive.

The Galaxy S11 series will be following the Galaxy S10 series’ footsteps by releasing three devices. However, they might tweak the naming system a little bit with the influence of how Apple named its latest iPhone 11 smartphones. It is rumoured that the largest variant will be called Samsung Galaxy S11 Pro (6.9-inch), followed by Galaxy S11 Plus (6.7-inch) and Galaxy S11 (6.2 or 6.4-inch).

This time, Samsung is also ditching the flat screen design that we saw on S10e, and use curved screens for all the devices coming in 2020. The punch-hole cut out front-facing camera at the top right of the S10 series will also be moved to the middle. At the back, the Samsung Galaxy S11 series will have a block of cameras similar to the one on Google Pixel 4. The number of cameras will depend on which variant you’re getting.

This year, we have an additional 5G variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10. In 2020, we will have 5G in all the Galaxy S11 devices! The prediction can already be treated as a fact thanks to Qualcomm as the new Snapdragon 865 chipset will not be available for devices that don’t support 5G. Qualcomm has also announced that smartphone manufacturers will have to purchase the Snapdragon X55 5G modem to go with the chipset earlier.

For the regions who get the Exynos chipset variant, there was also a rumour saying that the Galaxy S11 series will not be using the Samsung-made chipset, and will roll out with Snapdragon 865 instead. If your area still doesn’t support 5G, the devices will still be working fine in 4G connectivity as well.

Other than that, Samsung will also feature 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED displays on the devices. They will include the option of choosing between 60Hz and 120Hz as well for the sake of the battery life. However, the Samsung Galaxy S11 Pro is rumored to have a huge 5000mAh battery, so that you can go for 120Hz option without worrying about anything.

Now it comes to the highlight, which is the cameras. Samsung Galaxy S11 series will have a 108MP sensor for its main camera and a 48MP telephoto camera. It means they will bring better focus and zoom ability. For the Galaxy S11 Pro, it will have an extra Time-of-Flight (ToF) camera. It is also unconfirmed whether the S10e-equivalent S11 will have three cameras or just two.

When it comes to the option of unlocking the devices, the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner from the S10 series wasn’t that impressive despite being more secure than those optical sensors. For the Galaxy S11 series, Samsung might decide to enhance the technology or go in a different direction like using face unlock.

This is the summary of all the rumours for the Samsung Galaxy S11 series. We’ll find out if these are real on either 11 or 18 February 2020 when the devices launch. Let us know if you’re excited about the new Samsung's flagship series on our Facebook page! For more tech news, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Everything you need to know about Friends Reunion & new Netflix + Nickelodeon shows

This year seems to be the year for TV Shows, just right after The Mandalorian's debut on Disney+, two more TV projects were announced and certainly a nostalgia mark for old-time fans. First, WarnerMedia officially stated that popular sitcom Friends will be making a comeback, then Netflix will be collaborating with Nickelodeon for a multi-year deal for original animated shows. Here's what you need to know.

Starting with Friends, the reunion will be streaming on HBO Max with all the original cast members - Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry and Matt LeBlanc - as well as the original show creators, David Crane and Marta Kauffman. Initially, Friends were streaming on Netflix first but Warnermedia got the rights after offering a higher rate (USD 425 million). It's said that HBO Max will launch in May 2020, which the show could also make its return. According to sources, the cast and creators were reluctant to for this reunion but WarnerMedia Entertainment Chairman, Bob Greenblatt managed to convince them.

One of the teasers that Jennifer Aniston posted on her Instagram account

As for Netflix and Nickelodeon, both companies have agreed to a new multi-year output deal for more original animated shows which also includes existing and new Nickelodeon characters. Besides this, there isn't much information but this is what Netflix Vice President, Melissa Cobb said about the new extended partnership:

"Nickelodeon has generated scores of characters that kids love, and we look forward to telling wholly original stories that re-imagine and expand on the worlds they inhabit. We’re thrilled to continue collaborating with Brian Robbins, Ramsey Naito, and the creative team at Nickelodeon in new ways as we look to find fresh voices and bring bold stories to our global audience on Netflix."

So what do you think of the reunion of Friends and upcoming new shows from Nickelodeon and Netflix? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more entertainment news at TechNave.com.


Everything you need to know about the new MaxisONE Plan upgrade

In regards to the recent live telecast by Maxis CEO Morten today, Maxis has announced that they will upgrade all existing MaxisONE Plan automatically for free by the end of the month! And that's not the best part, all four MaxisONE Plan 98, 128, 158 and 188 prices will remain the same, and current subscribers will be given free 3GB data from 14 April next week. Below is the table for your reference.

For more information on the upcoming new MaxisONE Plan, visit their homepage to check it out.


A new Apple patent reveals that the Face ID could map users' veins in the future

Apple's Face ID is probably already doing a good job making sure that their products' users are protected, and it's hard for us to think of which part of the system can be improved. However, it looks like the tech giant has figured it out, as a patent filed by them revealed that the Face ID would be able to map users' veins in the future.

Earlier this week, the new Apple patent was granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office. It shows us that the face recognition system could create a 3D map of users’ veins by using a sub-epidermal imagery technique through an infrared sensor in a camera. The sensor will capture flood and speckle patterns from the infrared illumination lighting up on the users’ faces, just like how the current Face ID works but in a more advanced way.

It is said that mapping users' veins will help to eliminate that one in a million chance of someone having a similar face structure can unlock your device. As different individuals have unique vein patterns under their skin, it makes it harder for others to replicate it. True or not, do take this patent with a grain of salt as Apple hasn't made any official statements yet.

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


Ex-Note 7 owners can trade-in up to about RM1818 off the expected Samsung Galaxy Note 8 RM3979 price tag

Bestbuy recently revealed the price for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 without any carrier to be $929.99 (~RM3979) which makes it the highest priced Samsung Galaxy phone to date. On the other hand, according to the Verge, Samsung is offering former Galaxy Note 7 users up to $425 (~RM1818) to trade-in their current phones. No info as to which phones will let you reach this halfway point but none of them will likely offer the same S Pen goodness as the Galaxy Note 8. The trade-in may only available in US but we will find out later.

Samsung Malaysia has confirmed that preorders begin on 5 September 2017 until 10 September 2017 and will likely come with pre-order freebies like the Samsung Gear 360, Gear VR or maybe even the DeX Station. No news to confirm Malaysia pricing or those pre-order details just yet but stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news and we'll keep you updated.


Exabytes Offers Zero Cost Business Websites to Malaysia SMBs

Chan Kee Siak, CEO and founder of Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd wants to give you a free business website

Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd recently introduced their Instant Website Bundle, which is a business website start-up package designed for SMBs with zero cost. The packages is part of the Get Malaysian Business Online (GMBO) business grant initiative. The package is part of the Exabytes OnlineLahTauke! campaign. It provides a professional quality website with unlimited email account usage within 14 days.Through the GMBO business grant, which was initiated by the Malayasian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), companies get a cashback of RM1000 which is how, the Instant Website Bundle maintains it's zero cost. Key features of the "Instant Website Bundle" include:

Chan Kee Siak, CEO and founder of Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd with his team of professionals.

Check out the "Instant Website Bundle" here. Chan Kee Siak, CEO and founder of Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd had this to say:

"Today, there are more than 2 billion Internet users in the world. It's undeniably true that eCommerce has long changed the way businesses are conducted. E-Commerce is growing popular and becoming the best option for people with busy schedules to shop at anytime, anywhere. At the same time, due to the vibrant mobility trends and advanced gadgetry, more Gen-Ys consumers are getting active online. In Malaysia alone, we are seeing more people are depending on the Internet to pay bills, interact with friends, colleagues and family, search for jobs and many more.Extending business online is about helping entrepreneurs to reach out to new and unlimited market potentials."


Exabytes launch EBiz Power Hosting plan for Mobile SME Users

Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd has recently launched the EBiz Power Hosting plan targeting SME Users looking to take advantage of the growing boom in mobile and smartphone customers. The new EBiz Power Hosting plan is designed for businesses looking to create robust eCommerce capable online solutions that are secure, easy to manage and affordably priced. It allows users to set up a mobile-ready business domain, run eCommerce using the built-in tools and provide comprehensive IT security of their main Internet site in one shot. Tools and features available to EBiz Power Hosting plan users include:

These tools provide SME users with everything necessary for a succesful web solution designed with the smartphone consumer market in mind due to its compatibility with Android, BlackBerry, Chrome, iOS and Windows. The EBiz Power Hosting plan is also one of the most affordable in Malaysia with a super-low startup fee of just RM5 per month per user. Interested users and businesses can check out http://www.exabytes.com.my/web-hosting/sme-ebiz-power-hosting/ for more promotions and discounts. Chan Kee Siak, CEO and founder of Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd had this to say:

“No doubt that the Internet world moves very quickly, with changing challenges and competition. So instead of spending resources to manage the business’ online representation – in its website appearance, network traffic, security and hosting accessibility issues, business owners really should focus more on their product and service marketing strategy for better chances of eCommerce survival.”

“Exabytes’ EBiz Power Hosting plan was developed with these business concerns in mind; as we are committed to bring the most value-added solutions to our customers so that they can expect to have all their web hosting and online business taken care off at minimal costs.”


Exclusive Agoda, Puma, ShopBack, Zalora promos and more for Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ owners

Today, Samsung Malaysia has put out an announcement that every new Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ owners can now enjoy exclusive benefits from the Samsung Members app. According to the company, the owners can enjoy discount privileges from Puma, ZALORA, ShopBack and Agoda.

Besides the brands mentioned above, the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ owners can also enjoy other rebates. This includes a RM50 instant rebate from Robinsons (minimum spending of RM400), a RM5 single scoop from Haagen-Dazs ice cream, and a free 3-months Spotify premium (with any Galaxy device). Below are more discount details from other brands:

To know more about Samsung Members and get more out exclusive rewards, you can visit the official webpage right here. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


[Exclusive] Honor 8 hands-on, camera samples and estimated Malaysia pricing?

The Honor 8 is set to come to Malaysia tomorrow in black, white, gold and sapphire blue

The Honor 8 is coming to Malaysia tomorrow and we'll be there for its big reveal but we managed to snag some time with the phone and check out its shiny 15-layer glass backside. Featuring a massive leap in design compared to previous Honor smartphones, the Honor 8 has a rounded metal frame with glass front and back that reflect light in various different ways.

Coming in black, white, sapphire blue and gold there will be 2 variants for the phone, one with 32GB storage and another with 64GB. Our initial pricing estimates have the 32GB storage version at RM1699 while the 64GB may go for RM1799 to RM1899. You can get the Honor 8 on 8 September 2016 complete with some extra freebies.

The Sapphire Blue Honor 8 has a flashier and shinier front

The design for the Honor 8 is leaps and bounds ahead of previous Honor smartphones

Our hands-on with the Honor 8 reveals a slim device with dual rear cameras that looks much like a flagship smartphone. While all four colours have the same shiny glass back, the gold and sapphire blue versions have flashier shiny fronts. The camera looks to offer fairly fast autofocus and clear details but we'll be able to know more tomorrow.

12MP, Auto ~ the restaurant was quite dimly lit

12MP, Auto ~ check out the details and bokeh effect


Exclusive ROG Phone Blind pre-order + free voucher giveaways on Shopee x ASUS Super Brand Day

In conjunction with Shopee Super Brand Day on 16 October 2018, ASUS Malaysia is teaming up with them and they will be offering the ROG Phone Blind Pre-Order! What's a Blind Pre-Order? Well, since there's no official price tag yet, you can still pre-order the gaming beast with a RM999 deposit and there will be a lucky draw mystery gift as well. Sounds risky? Fret not, because we are also giving away a few vouchers for you too!

So on ASUS Super Brand Day, Shopee are giving away three types of vouchers. First up, there's the "ASUSBD1" that gives RM50 off but requires you to spend a minimum of RM800, this one is only applicable for ASUS mobile phones(including ROG Phone pre-order). As for the laptops, the "ASUSBD2" gives 3% off with no minimum spending requirement (nice). Last but not least, we have our own "TECHNAVEX20" that gives RM20 off from a minimum spending of RM800 for mobiles gadgets, computer and accessories! However, be quick about it because there are only 50 units of them.

Besides the ROG Phone, there are other phones to look out for as well on its online store in Shopee such as the ZenFone 4 Max at RM369 if you're looking for a budget-friendly device. To add on to that, the ZenFone Max Plus (M1) will also be on sale for RM459. Quite a nice dealbreaker, if you ask me.  Will you be making that Blind Pre-Order on the ROG Phone? It's scheduled to launch officially on 22 October 2018 in Malaysia so stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


[Exclusive] Rumours: Samsung Galaxy J3 2016, Galaxy J5 2016 and Galaxy J7 2016 tech specs revealed?

Along with the recent hands-on pics and pricing details for the Samsung Galaxy J3 2016, our intrepid Mr. Anonymous also sent us catalogue images of the tech specs and comparison tables for the Galaxy J3 2016, Galaxy J5 2016 and Galaxy J7 2016. What is interesting about the tables is that they clearly state that the J3 2016 will have a plastic body while the J5 2016 and J7 2016 will have a metal body.

We've rewritten the tech specs here but as per the previous post, the Galaxy J3 2016 is currently available in Malaysia for RM649 while the Galaxy J5 2016 and Galaxy J7 2016 may go for RM849 and RM1049 respectively, with both expected to be available next week. We expect an official announcement or launch on 9 June 2016 or 15 June 2016 so stay tuned for more at TechNave.com!


[Exclusive] Rumours: latest Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 now in Malaysia for RM649? Hands-on pics included

Recently, we received an exclusive report that the latest Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 is now available in Malaysia for RM649. We even have hands-on pics of the device with tech specs of the J3 2016 revealed to include a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 8GB storage, a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and 2600 mAh battery. The pictures certainly look authentic but since this is a rumour, do take it with a pinch of salt.

According to our anonymous source the Galaxy J5 2016 could go for RM849 while the Galaxy J7 2016 could be priced at RM1049. Both the J5 2016 and J7 2016 are expected next week with an official launch or Malaysia release date expected on either 9 June or 15 June 2016. Stay tuned for more at TechNave.com and we'll be sure to keep you updated as to any new developments.


Exclusive Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) hands-on pictures and first impression

That's right, you're not reading the title wrongly. We actually do have the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) model in our hands and wow does it sure look different (in a good way) from what we expected, even by comparing it to the render concept that we did yesterday and it's a no-brainer that it looks very shiny. So without further ado, check out our first impression of the smartphone below with exclusive hands-on pictures!

To start it off, the Galaxy A8 (2018) is a mid-range device housing an octa-core Exynos 7885 processor with 2.2GHz Dual + 16GHz Hexa, memory capacity is running at 4GB of RAM and the storage is 32GB worth of space. Also, as you can see the overall design, it's using a combination of 2.5D + 3D glass, covering the full metal body so I'd be careful if I were you. The Super AMOLED display size is measured at 5.6-inch and its resolution is 2220 x 1080 (FHD+)

On the back, you can see the fingerprint scanner is located just below the main camera (16MP, PDFA, F/1.7). Honestly, this is a way better position than just putting it beside the LED flash or the camera

Meanwhile, there is a pair of cameras upfront - a dual 16MP + 8MP camera sensor with an aperture of F/1.9 for each. If you're wondering what is the secondary camera is for, it's the same as the Galaxy Note 8 with the Live Focus feature to create the bokeh effect

Moving on, the right side of the phone is a bit unique but it's not the first time we've seen this, as it's a norm for Samsung mid-range devices. The power button is right there and so as the speaker (it's the only one) and personally, I quite like the speaker position there

On the other side, that's where the volume rockers are and the single SIM card slot tray. Don't fret, there's a second SIM card slot tray just above the phone. Moreover, the phone size is measured 149.2 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm

Here's your second SIM card slot tray. Oh, also it allows you to expand your phone's memory up to 256GB via microSD card

The Galaxy A8 (2018) also supports USB Type-C and a headphone jack port. By the way, fast charging technology is also on board and the battery capacity is 3000mAh

Other than that, other features worth mentioning that it sports an IP68 water and dust resistant grade, Samsung Pay (MST + NFC), a digital video stabilizer and Bixby assist (no dedicated Bixby button, though). There is also a Galaxy A8+ (2018) variant but it's not in Malaysia yet (we swear!), so we will be doing a hands-on video and a future review of the Galaxy A8 (2018) in the near future, so do stay tuned for that at TechNave.com!


Exclusive first look at honor's first A.I. smartphone - honor View10 hands-on and features

So today, we got our first look at the newest honor View10 smartphone here in Malaysia. It already went on pre-order sale just last week and you can get it now at any official honor store, authorized dealers and Vmall.my for just RM2099. Packing high-tier specifications, it's a really afforadable flagship with a mobile A.I. Neural-Network Processing Unit (NPU) so just in case you're having second thoughts of getting it, below is the official tech-specs and hands-on impression of the smartphone.

Sporting a 5.99-inch FHD+ display, honor decided to put the non-clickable home button at the front. The screen-to-body aspect ratio is 18:9 and the front camera carries a 13MP sensor with an aperture of F1.7

The back is full metal with the dual rear 20MP + 16MP camera (f/1.8, IPS, PDFA). Overall, the measurement for the model is Measures 157 x 74.98 x 6.97mm

A closer look at the twin camera bump there. By the way, the honor View10 sports a Kirin 970 chipset with Neural-Network Processing Unit (NPU), octa-core ARM Cortex CPU, a Mali-G72 12-core GPU, 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage

At the bottom, the headphone jack and speaker grill are still there, as well as the USB Type-C port that supports SuperCharge technology. The battery capacity is 3750mAh and it also runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with EMUI 8.0

SIM card tray on the left side, expandable memory via microSD card is available

Game Suite is a new feature for honor fans to put their games, where no one can interrupt you while in gaming mode

There's also a new AR lens feature, selfie fans should really love this one as it allows you to play around with various mask stickers and even changing the background, "transporting" you to another place

The A.I. translator app, you can speak, type and take a picture to translate words. Currently, it supports 21 languages including Mandarin, Italian, Korean, Bahasa Malaysia, English and many more

Testing out the A.I. translator using picture mode

Lastly, there's also an upcoming promotion with honor + dji. From the image above, if you purchase the View10 you will be granted two types of dji voucher - you can either use the RM60 or RM200 voucher for the dji OSMO Mobile 2 (RM588) or the SPARK Fly More Combo (RM2988) respectively. The promotion will be available in February onwards until the end of March 2018.

That's all from honor Malaysia today, stay tuned for an unboxing and hands-on video of the View10 at TechNave.com.


128GB OPPO F11 Pro Marvel's Avengers Limited Edition is now available for RM1399

So as previously teased, OPPO Malaysia has finally released the F11 Pro Marvel's Avengers Limited Edition! Slated for RM1399, there aren't many differences from the standard F11 Pro besides from looking cool and storing up to 128GB ROM. Everything else remains the same. Pre-orders for the device begins from now till the 3rd of May and sales start on the 4th of May.

Besides from the awesome boxing package, the special limited edition design is said to be inspired by each of the original Avenger member lineups from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From the words of OPPO Malaysia:

Yes, we know...they sound very cringy. But anyway, you can now purchase this special limited edition smartphone at your nearest OPPO online right here, Celcom online page, Lazada and Shopee. Now if you would excuse us, we have a movie to catch!

Check out the cool wallpaper it comes with

Here's how it looks like with the pop up camera! Abel is too excited seeing it

The right side. The power button's colour is tres cool!

The back. Love the tiny Avengers logo on the top and the colour of the fingerprint reader

If this doesn't scream Avengers edition of the OPPO F11 Pro then I don't know what else will!


A new Blush Gold iPhone X model releasing soon?

It was only a few days ago that Apple has started selling the (PRODUCT)Red iPhone 8 series online, but they are adding another colour to the current generation which is the iPhone X and according to the FCC from the USA, there is going to be a "Blush Gold" model.

But here's the thing, as smartphone manufacturers must submit their documentation to the FCC before releasing it publicly, the current iPhone generation was released back in September last year - it has been suggested that the gold iPhone X has been around longer than we thought, like six months or so. So why didn't they release the gold one then? Well, if you've read about the iPhone X production issues, that's probably the reason why the gold model wasn't released together with the silver and space grey one.

This actually tallies with KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who claimed that the iPhone X was supposed to come in three colours, but due to the complicated production, Apple will only release the gold model in the near future when it's been resolved. That being said, perhaps it's a good time for Apple to introduce the Blush Gold iPhone X at the WWDC 2018 conference in June this year.

What do you think of the model and colour design? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Exclusive gift set increased up to RM898 on Huawei Nova 2i launch day this Friday with Hannah Delisha

Remember the Huawei Nova 2i launch date on 13 October 2017? We have gotten new updates about the exclusive gifts for the first 100 customers who will purchase the device. Instead of the initial RM499 worth of gifts announced by Huawei Malaysia, they have increased it yet again up to RM898 which now includes a smart band!

Appearing at Huawei's Flagship Experience Store in Pavilion Elite Kuala Lumpur this Friday, the gift will now consist of a smart band (RM399), a selfie stick, a headphone and a smartphone ring holder. Because this exclusive gift is for the first 100 customers, the stocks will be limited and the device will come in Graphite Black, Prestige Gold and Aurora Blue, retailing at RM1299 nationwide

On top of that, Hannah Delisha, the newly appointed ambassador for the Nova 2i is set to perform live at 2.30PM on the day itself. The first ten customers who get the device will have an opportunity to take a selfie with her and bring home the printed photo taken by the official media.

To recap the highlighted tech-specs, the Nova 2i is Huawei's first FullView display with an 18:9 screen-to-body ratio, as well as the first to feature a pair of cameras for both sides, using a 13MP + 2MP sensors on the front, while the back comprises of 16MP + 2MP sensors. Another worthy mention is the battery that's 3340mAh and the new mid-range Kirin 659 processor inside.

Are you one of the first 100 to line up for the new #SelfieSuperStar smartphone? If so, keep calm and it will be yours soon!


Exclusive honor 7X hands-on photos and official specifications revealed

Today, honor Malaysia has gave us a sneak peak at the honor 7X smartphone and we got to have some hands-on experience with it. Unfortunately, they didn't reveal what the local price tag will be (#soclose) but we have the full tech-specs sheet. So check it our hands-on pictures below:

The honor 7X features a Kirin 659 chipset + Mali-T830 MP2 GPU inside, it seems that Malaysia is getting the 4GB + 64GB model. Front camera is using 8MP sensor

The body size is slightly smaller than the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, but the display is much larger, sporting a 5.93-inch FullView display. The screen-to-body ratio is 18:9 and its resolution is 1080p

On the back, there lies the dual rear 16MP + 2MP camera sensors. According to the China model, there should be an Optical Image Stabilization integrated

The full metal body is quite tough, also the fingerprint scanner is at the back

The microUSB 2.0 continues on, also it runs on EMUI 5.1 based on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. Battery size is 3340mAh

Lastly, it measures 156.5 75.3 x 7.6mm and weighs 165g, the expandable memory card slot is on the other side, being able to store up to 256GB worth of Internet data

The honor 7X is scheduled to be released in Malaysia on 12 December 2017, until then, stay tuned as we will be covering the event at TechNave.com.


Exclusive honor View 10 hands-on photos and tech-specs

As announced during the honor 7X event today, honor Malaysia has also teased us with the honor View 10 of its capabilities and some of the specifications, something that isn't really new to us since it was already announced in China a few weeks ago, but we got to have some hands-on first impression with the upcoming flagship. Without further ado, check out what they have shown us during their presentation.

So to start off, the View 10 will have a dual rear camera setup of 20MP + 16MP, same as the Mate 10 series, honor will implement the A.I. photography into the device as well

With A.I. integration, the View 10 is also capable of translating foreign language on the spot

Looks like they are also catering towards to the gamers too with the Game Suite, perfect!

EMUI 8.0 out of the box, no surprise there

Here are the things that honor hopes to integrate into their A.I. in the future, that's quite a lot of features

They will have their own animoji as well, claiming it to be better than Apple's animoji

A proposed 3D scanner feature for the future, something like what Sony is doing with their latest flagship

This is a brand new feature called Sync Play, not really sure how it exactly works but it's supposed to "sync" with your friends' phone via NFC, like a band but with phones in real life

View 10 will be measured 157 x 74.98 x 6.74mm, display size is also quite huge in 5.99-inch (FullView) in an 18:9 aspect ratio in 1080p

Coming soon on 15 January 2018, stay tuned!

Kirin 970 processor confirmed, obviously for the A.I. and NPU integration, RAM power is 6GB

The back design is a bit similar to the honor 7X

The dual rear camera behind, bump included

Pretty slim for a flagship, quite comfortable to hold

The fingerprint sensor will be located at the front instead of the back

Unfortunately, no price was revealed about the View 10 so that's all in today's honor Malaysia event, stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


Exclusive hot deals on Lazada for Samsung Galaxy A (2017) and J series with 5% discount for TechNavers

Good news TechNavers, in conjunction with the current Raya promotions - Lazada.com.my is having a sale on every Samsung Galaxy A (2017) and J series and if you’re looking for one of the models, they have prepared a special voucher code for you, (yes, you).

From today onward until 20 June 2017, every TechNaver can get a special 5% discount (Maximum discount of RM20) with the exclusive coupon code “TECHNAVESMSG” given by Lazada.com.my. Some of the phones also offer extra goodies like a YES 4G LTE prepaid SIM card, Raya promo kits, a microSD card and others. However, do keep note that the coupon will only work on the Galaxy A and J series such as:

With only a thousand quantities left of these Galaxy A and J series smartphones, it’s best to make a move and get one of these sent to your doorstep as soon as possible. Just head over to their website right here and claim it before it’s too late!


Exclusive iPhone 14 series deals at Digi Store, The Gardens Mall with deals up to 80% off & more

The day has finally come, the iPhone 14 series are now available to purchase at all the telcos and authorised Apple retailers. As we reported before, you will be able to get the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max from Digi PhoneFreedom 365 but there's more.

To celebrate the occasion, Digi said that the first 14 customers to purchase any of the new iPhone 14 models at Digi Store, The Gardens Mall can get a 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 GPS + Cellular and a 128GB iPhone 12 Mini combo for only RM999 (saving RM4,449). The 15th customer onwards is able to purchase a 128GB iPhone 12 Mini for only RM1,550 (50% off RRP) while stocks last. These exclusive deals are only available at Digi Store, The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur.

The iPhone 14 lineup will be available from RM142/month with no upfront payment or interest charges via the Digi PhoneFreedom 365 programme. You can also enjoy total savings of up to RM1,171 on your iPhone and receive up to 135GB of all-access high-speed Internet with the current Juara Internet Malaysiaku offers.

In addition, you can also trade in their old iPhone 13 with a guaranteed value of up to RM4,080 through Digi’s trade-in programme when they get iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max with PhoneFreedom 365 at any Digi Store or Digi Store Express.

With any purchase of the iPhone 14 lineup, you can opt to get accessory bundles from RM98 onwards. These bundles are made up of a range of accessories from phone cases, lens camera protectors, and screen protectors to fast wall chargers, and are exclusively available at Digi Stores nationwide.

For more information on these offers or to signup, please visit digi.my/iPhone14. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Exclusive merchandise, extra gifts and lucky draws await at tomorrow's ASUS Zenvolution

The ASUS ZenFone 3 is coming to Malaysia tomorrow at the ASUS Zenvolution to be held in KL Convention Centre with registration starting from 10.30am. While you can just come as you want, those who have pre-registered for the event will be getting exclusive free gifts that include a Zenny 16GB thumbdrive, Zenny non-woven bag and Zenny T-Shirt while the first 150 will also get a Zenny Bluetooth Selfie Stick. The time period for registration ends at 11.30am so be there or be square.

If you didn't manage to get the pre-register gifts, don't feel down as you can still get the ZenFone 3 for purchase on the spot and the ZenFone 3 Ultra phablet on pre-order and also get the Zenvolution bundle which consists of the ASUS ZenPower 10050 mAh battery and Zenny Bluetooth Selfie Stick for free. Still no news on pricing or specific delivery dates, but you shouldn't have to wait longer than a day to find out.

Still, there are definitely more benefits for those who did pre-register, as after you've got all of the gifts above, you also stand a chance to win an ASUS ZenPower Pro powerbank, ASUS ZenBook laptop or ASUS ZenFone 3 in the following Lucky draws during the event.

If you're just interested in the Zenvolution event and what it reveals there, go check out the livestream below:


Existance of the Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite might have been confirmed on FCC

It seems that Samsung will be unveiling the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite based on a recently spotted FCC listing which suggests that it’ll come with 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, as well as Bluetooth LE. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, we won’t be surprised if Samsung only brings in the variant that’s only equipped with 4G connectivity.

Other than that, the listing also hints that the tablet will come with a 15W fast charger out of the box but the device itself supports up to 44.5W fast charging. Other than that, it is expected to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, 4GB of RAM, as well as a 12.4-inch display that supports the S-Pen.

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

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


ExoLens offers Zeiss interchangeable smartphone lens for the Apple iPhone 6s / 6s Plus / 6 / 6 Plus

We've seen quite a few add-on jelly lens that you can either seal on or clip on to a smartphone but ExoLens takes it a step further by offering a wide-angle, telephoto and macro add on lens using Zeiss optics. Quite obviously, the add-on lenses are much larger than your average jelly lens, but the frame is also suitably larger as well and can be mounted on a standard tripod stand. So far, it is just for the Apple iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, 6 and 6 Plus but there are plans for a Samsung Galaxy phone version as well. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but ExoLens should be available in Q2 2016 at $299 (RM1322) for the macro and wide-angle lens or $199 (RM880) for the telephoto lens.


Experience 5G Live through the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra at KLCC and Sunway Pyramid

If you haven’t already heard, 5G is slowly but surely taking over and Samsung is jumping on the bandwagon with the latest Samsung Galaxy S20 series. Now available across the nation, many authorized retailers and partners have geared up for the launch. However, Maxis is doing something never done before. At their KLCC Store, they have set up a 5G Live showcase where the public can test out the 5G speed demonstration, 100x Space Zoom, and Augmented Reality (AR) on these latest Samsung Galaxy devices.

The 5G Live Showcase has already begun and features miniatures of the Maxis Centre alongside other buildings like sundry and barbershops that can be zoomed into using the Samsung Galaxy S20 series phones. All 3 of the Galaxy S20 series models are featured in there including the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Samsung Galaxy S20+, which come packed with a 64MP telephoto lens for up to 30x zoom and are also being used to zoom into the miniatures. You can also use the power of the 100x Space Zoom which comes with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, as soon as you zoom into the Maxis store miniature, an AR function is triggered and the miniature comes to life!

Once you enter the Maxis KLCC store, you will see this Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G experience zone

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series and accessories

Miniatures of old school shops that celebrate the intricacies of Malaysian culture

Experience a mini Maxis store in an old school setting come to life via AR

Test the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra hero phone featuring AR content and 5G speeds

Explore three miniature shops with the Space Zoom feature

The AR experience is triggered when the miniature is zoomed into using the Galaxy S20 Ultra

Check out the blazing speed powered by Maxis 5G!

Although 5G connectivity is not available commercially in Malaysia yet, you can get a taste of 5G speeds at the KLCC and Sunway Pyramid Maxis stores. We ran the test a few times and on average, the results were always above 800Mbps and that's already super fast. We were told that the highest recorded number on the S20 Ultra demo unit was above 1Gbps (#mindblown). If KLCC is not convenient for you, there’s another 5G Live experience zone with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra setup at the Sunway Pyramid Maxis store.

Interested to own the phone? The Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20+ are available on the Maxis 2 Phones 1 Price bundle promo from RM189/month and RM249/month respectively. As for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (alongside the aforementioned S20 and S20+ phones), this flagship is available on the Maxis Zerolution360 plan from RM129/month with no upfront payment, 0 credit card, 0% interest rate, 3-month phone protection for free and a yearly phone upgrade. For more details on this Maxis offer, visit maxis.com.my/galaxy-s20.

Both KLCC and Sunway Pyramid Maxis stores are open daily from 10AM to 10PM with the 5G Live showcase ending in early April, so do drop by to test out the 5G connectivity, 100x Space Zoom and other Samsung Galaxy S20 features if you happen to be nearby. Stay tuned for more Maxis news at TechNave.com.


Experience 5G with U Mobile's 5G real-time test event at Berjaya Times Square

U Mobile has recently announced that starting from today until 31 December 2020, all U Mobile users will be given the opportunity to experience 5G speeds at Berjaya Times Square, which is located in Kuala Lumpur. The event was made possible thanks to a partnership with ZTE, which provided the hardware, as well as network solutions in order to make this possible.

However, it is best to note that in order to experience the 5G network, you must be using a smartphone that’s capable of connecting to 5G networks such as the Huawei Nova 7 SE, Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Huawei P40 series. On another note, U Mobile is also offering a free Huawei Band 4 for free if you were to purchase the Huawei P40 series at U Mobile’s official website or U Mobile branch locates across Malaysia.

If you want to find out more information, head over to U Mobile’s official website. Would you be interested in trying out the 5G network in Berjaya Times Square? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


A new Corning Gorilla Glass Victus is coming and it can survive a drop from 6.6 feet

As most smartphone enthusiasts know, a Corning Gorilla Glass is mostly featured on premium devices but sometimes it would appear on mid to upper mid-range devices as well. The current version is Gorilla Glass 6 and after two years, the company have revealed a new Gorilla Glass Victus that will be introduced in the future.

Obviously, Gorilla Glass Victus will be more durable from drops and scratches but how strong can it be? From the video, Corning showcased that the glass can survive a drop of up to 2 metres which is also 6.6 feet. Compared with Gorilla Glass 6, it's quite an improvement from 1.6 metres and the company also said that the scratch-resistant is now as twice as tough on the Gorilla Glass Victus.

Moreover, should companies like Samsung or Apple modify the Gorilla Glass Victus to be thinner and lighter, it can be done but Corning mentioned that the shape can still affect its effectiveness. Since smartphone brands also like to include 5G connectivity on their smartphones, it's quite possible that Gorilla Glass Victus would be used often as it won't interfere with the signal as much as metal and plastic. Having a glass-back is good for wireless charging as well.

This is a pretty exciting technology and we think we should be seeing Gorilla Glass Victus be mainstream in 2021. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Experience FWD Takaful's UnBound with realme narzo 20 series smartphone

In a collaboration between realme and FWD Takaful, experience the AR game UnBound by FWD Takaful with realme’s narzo 20 series. If you’re keen on trying out the UnBound AR World Game for yourself, head over to any of realme’s experience stores located across Malaysia.

If you want to find out more information in regards to UnBound by FWD Takaful, head over to their official website. On another note, if you’re interested in learning more about the narzo 20 series, head over to realme’s official website.

What are your thoughts on the collaboration between realme and FWD Takaful? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Experience the power of the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor with JOI Gaming PC X-treme

Are you planning to get a gaming desktop PC? In that case, you could go for a setup that includes a powerful 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor. If you don't know how to shop for parts and prefer to get a prebuilt gaming rig, there's various options but you won't go wrong with these JOI Gaming PC X-treme bundles from Notebook Plaza. Here are a few reasons to consider these Intel®-powered PC deals.

When it comes to desktop CPUs, tasks are loaded onto the different cores according to workload. Note that these CPU cores are identical, and don't perform any differently from each other. However, that's changed with the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.

The new CPUs now feature a hybrid architecture that combines performance-cores and efficient-cores. Intel® has optimised its new 12th Gen chips for different tasks or apps. This results in better performance in games, productivity tasks, and creative work.

Older or simpler apps like WhatsApp will use the performance-cores (or P-cores), which were designed to handle single or lightly-threaded tasks. As for highly-threaded programs like PC games or web browsers, the Efficient-cores (or E-cores) will take over instead.

Tech in PCs can take a few generations for significant updates, and the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors are when we finally get it. The new CPUs come with a full range of new innovations like PCIe 5.0, DDR5 RAM support, and more.

With PCIe 5.0, you'll get double the bandwidth of the previous standard. This ensures that you can take maximum advantage of the latest high-end SSDs or graphics cards. Then there's the DDR5 RAM support, which allows for transfer speeds of up to 4800 MT/s. For your info, that's 50% faster than the 3200 MT/s for DDR4 RAMs.

Another upgrade with the new generation is the graphics. The 12th Gen CPUs come with Intel® UHD Graphics, powered by the company's latest Xe Architecture. This new integrated GPU promises up to 8K HDR video in rich colours and supports up to 4 simultaneous 4K displays. The latter is super useful for multi-tasking!

In addition, the 12th Gen CPUs come with a bunch of features. This includes the Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+), which offers much faster Wi-Fi speeds than before. Specifically, you're looking at almost 3x faster connectivity without interference. That's incredibly useful for remote playback of high bitrate multimedia content or high-quality online streaming.

As you can tell, you can get significant upgrades by going for the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. If that's something you'd be interested in, you could check out the X-treme JOI Gaming PCs by Notebook Plaza. The company has a few gaming rigs available, including a basic bundle at just RM2699 and other options with increasingly better hardware. There's also a PWP offer for those who want to get a graphics card for the bundles without one.

If you're interested, check out Notebook Plaza's website for more details. You can also buy the bundles from the GLOO Concept Store and website or from the iTworld website. So, which bundle would you get if you plan to buy a new gaming PC? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on local promos and deals.


Experts expect chip shortage to persist till at least late 2022

If you were hoping for prices to fall this year, you might be disappointed. The pandemic has caused shortages across the globe, most as a result of the lower production of semiconductor chipsets. This situation is unlikely to change in 2022, at least not until later this year.

According to The Washington Post, the US Commerce Department reported that some manufacturers only have an inventory of semiconductor chips that can last for less than 5 days in late 2021. That's not a lot if you consider that manufacturers used to stock an average of 40 days worth of inventory back in 2019. With the current global situation, a disruption in the supply chain can easily disable manufacturing capacity for factories around the world.

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo gave an example of this, saying "A covid outbreak in Malaysia has the potential to shut down a manufacturing facility in America." Of course, there are also companies with factories in our country, so the supply shortage is a valid concern for our country's economy. For your info, Intel has plans to build a RM 7 billion chip-packaging and testing facility in Malaysia.

If you are interested in the topic, check out the full report. With that said, what do you think about the situation? Share your opinions below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Exploring how Huawei's One-Tap Connectivity works

As our lives get more digital by the day, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that we are relying more on devices for work, play and socialising. It can be for transferring files between our phones and computer (which can be a hassle sometimes) or trying to connect multiple devices at one go. Also, it's not uncommon to misplace our car keys somewhere in the house as well. But what does this have to do with Huawei's One Tap Connectivity?

Well, as we rely upon more devices, some brands have integrated an ecosystem that connects all their devices together seamlessly. In Huawei's case, they have just started their Huawei Together 2020 campaign with Huawei Share technology that allows consumers to live the smart life in any scenario. From the office to home or when you're on-the-go, the One-Tap feature helps you in transferring files, audio sharing, network connection, and screen projection. So in this article, we will be exploring how Huawei's One-Tap Connectivity works.

When it comes to transferring media files between your phone and a computer, we believe that most are probably still using a cable for that. There's totally nothing wrong with that, but what if you're on a trip or travelling? Now that could be a problem, but the Huawei Share feature can solve it seamlessly.

Designed for Huawei devices, Huawei Share uses the NFC on your Huawei smartphone to let you "tap" on a Huawei Matebook's Share tag on the lower right corner of the keyboard to connect instantly. For your information, as long as your smartphone is running on EMUI version 10.0 (or later), Multi-Screen Collaboration is always ready. Besides transferring media files, it also enables the laptop's keyboard and mouse to serve as the phone's extra "peripheral" tool.

For example, with a single tap, messages can be transferred across devices. Your phone interface will also be displayed on the laptop screen panel, so with that, you can just drag a document from your phone to your PC with the mouse to edit it on the spot (only supported in EMUI 10.1 and later versions).

Huawei Share your songs on Huawei Music with the Sound X speaker

If you happen to have a Huawei Sound X speaker with you, you can also use your Huawei phone to "tap" on the device and the two will sync up instantaneously. Called One-Tap Audio Sharing, the Sound X speaker will play your song right away from where you last stopped. If you don't want to use your phone to pause the song, just use your hands to cover the top of the speaker and it will stop. It's that convenient.

If you have friends coming over and want to get connected to your WiFi, they can also use the One-Tap Network Connection to connect without you sharing the password at all. Similarly to other Huawei devices, all they have to do is tap their phones on the NFC area on the lower right corner of the Huawei WiFi AX3 router and they are all good to go. It's also worth mentioning that they can tap their phones on the remote control to project their phone onto a Huawei Vision TV but it's not available in Malaysia yet.

Connect instantly to a Huawei WiFi AX3 router

Finally, you can also unlock your car with your phone! With Huawei Share, you can unlock it by getting close or even from afar. This is definitely convenience on another level but take note that it's not widely available yet. At the moment, only the Audi A4 to A8, Q8, and e-tron are compatible.

Before we end, there's also Petal Search on the Huawei smartphones and it's a new search engine. Its role is to help you search content, news, as well as apps that have yet to be added to the AppGallery. With that said, Petal Search will direct you to third-party app stores to download the app you are looking for.

To start using Petal Search, all you have to do is add the Petal Search widget on the phone's homepage and you can start searching for your favourite apps, then download and install them. The feature will display the most relevant results according to your search, by highlighting what you can download from the Huawei AppGallery, install via an official link, utilise the web version, or install from a third-party store.

All these interesting Huawei Share features are just the beginning for Huawei. The company will continue to provide more attractive functions and features with various advanced technologies to facilitate their consumers' lives. For more information on other products about the Huawei ecosystem that can potentially change your lifestyle, you can visit the HUAWEI Together 2020 website. Who knows, your life could also become easier with Just One Tap Connectivity via Huawei Share.


Explosive reason why you should probably get that shock proof casing for your Apple iPhone 7 Plus

It appears that another Apple iPhone 7 Plus has exploded, this time in China and apparently after dropping to the ground. After the drop, the battery caught fire, emitted smoke and expanded, shattering the display. While this may be just one of those once-in-a-blue-moon cases, it could be one of the biggest reasons for you to go get a shock proof case for your iPhone 7 Plus, especially if you have butterfingers.


ExpressVPN reveals that ‘sayang’ is the most-used password in Malaysia

ExpressVPN, one of the most popular virtual private network (VPN) service providers in the world recently shared the most commonly used passwords around the world. Well, according to the company, apparently people in Malaysia are super romantic as the most commonly used password in our country is ‘sayang’. Aww so sweet!

Besides that, ExpressVPN also revealed that the most-used password in most places globally is ‘123456’. However, once the findings are sorted by country or language, the results become much more diverse.

For example, ‘password’ ranks high among English speakers, while for German speakers it’s still the same word but in the German spelling of ‘passwort’. As for French-speaking nations, ‘azerty’ is a popular password because that’s how French keyboards are arranged.

As for Southeast Asia, Malaysia actually share the same common password with our neighbour Indonesia. Both countries have ‘sayang’ as the most frequently used password.

Well, while it is kinda sweet for Malaysians to have ‘sayang’ as the most commonly used password, we would definitely advised you to use something more unique, long and random instead as your password. Furthermore, do enable two-factor authentication whenever possible so that your data will be safe from phishing or being easily hacked.

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


Extra colours for OnePlus Nord 2 revealed, 50MP main camera and 65W Warp Charge confirmed

It was just last week when OnePlus confirmed that the Nord 2 5G will be launching soon. We already know from the teaser that previously leaked renders of the phone are accurate. Now, we have some additional details from both official and unofficial sources.

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G will be launched later today (22 July 2021) with the OnePlus Buds Pro. But that's not going to stop some last-minute leaks. A new Twitter post by Evan Blass has revealed three more colours for the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. Besides the standard grey colour, the phone is also available in red, olive green, and light blue.

Green Wood, Blue Haze, Gray Sierra pic.twitter.com/6b0sk6bfrs

In related news, OnePlus India has confirmed some specs and features for the phone too. It has been revealed that the phone comes with the Dimensity 1200 chipset, a 4500mAh battery, and a 50MP triple-camera setup. On top of that, it'll feature a 65W Warp Charge and a 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display.

Since OnePlus has a solid presence here in Malaysia, we can expect this phone to launch here eventually. But would you be interested in purchasing it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Exynos 1000 could be slower but more power-efficient compared to Snapdragon 875

A while back, it was rumoured that the new Exynos 1000 chipset from Samsung could outperform the Snapdragon 865 in terms of GPU performance. But it looks like Samsung's next flagship chipset won't have what it takes to beat the upcoming Snapdragon 875 chipset.

According to Wccftech (via Ice Universe), the Exynos 1000 will still lose to the Qualcomm's Snapdragon 875 chipset in both CPU and GPU performance. However, Samsung's chip could have better power efficiency compared to the latter. If that's true, then phones with the Exynos 1000 could deliver better battery life, which can be a worthwhile advantage.

Although S5E9840（or Exynos1000） performance is not the strongest, but I think the power consumption will be better.

Originally, it was suggested that the Exynos 1000's GPU could be on par with the Snapdragon 875 chipset, thanks to AMD's RDNA2 technology. But rumours claim that Samsung won't have a chipset with AMD's GPU until 2022. Samsung could be waiting for its 3nm process to be ready in 2022, before adding in an improved AMD GPU in its chipset for a big comeback.

Do keep in mind that a lot of the details above are speculation, so take them with a pinch of salt. With that said, do you think the Exynos 1000 could perform well enough to impress? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Exynos 1080 chipset benchmarked on AnTuTu, beats current flagship chipsets

Rumours of new Samsung Exynos chipsets have been around for some time and so far we know that there are two new models on the way. The Exynos 1080 is one of it and could be featured first in the vivo X60. Now, the chipset was found in a benchmark for a new phone on AnTuTu.

According to AnTuTu (source in Chinese), a new chipset was found in its database and is believed to be the Samsung Exynos 1080. The AnTuTu benchmark for the device has an aggregate score of 693600, CPU at 181099, GPU at 297676, Memory at 115159, and UX at 99656. Its CPU score is on par with the Snapdragon 865, but the GPU and UX performance are superior.

In terms of specs, the 5nm Exynos 1080 chipset is expected to have four Cortex-A78 CPU cores and four Cortex-A55 CPU cores, as well as a Mali-G78 GPU. Also, the device being benchmark has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The exact name for the device is not revealed, but its code name is listed as 'ORION' and it's going to run on Android 11. Moreover, the benchmark suggests that this device has a 120Hz display, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

It's good news for Samsung that its latest flagship chipset has shown a lot of promise, but we won't know its real-life performance until the device is launched. Having said that, what do you think about it so far? Would you be keen to buy a device powered by this chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Exynos 1080 could just be a mid-range chipset, more powerful chipset in the wings

In the past month or so, several rumours about the latest Exynos chipsets from Samsung have been surfacing. A piece of news we covered recently mentioned the Exynos 1080 chipset beating current flagship chipsets in AnTuTu. Now, Samsung has allegedly confirmed that some details of this mid-range chipset.

According to Android Authority, the Exynos 1080 is a successor to the Exynos 980 chipset. If that's true, the fact that it can beat current flagship chipsets is amazing. To put it in other words, this chipset would blow all current mid-range chipsets out of the water. It also means that the Exynos 2100 chipset we've been hearing about would be Samsung's upcoming flagship mobile chipset and it could perform much better than many expect.

Since the Exynos 1080 is a successor, it's possible that it will have the same setup of 2+6 CPU core that the Exynos 980 has. In this case, it's expected to be two Cortex-A78 CPU cores and six Cortex-A55 CPU cores, as well as a Mali-G78 GPU. Allegedly, this 5nm chipset could be used in some Samsung Galaxy A series devices next year.

All this paints a good picture for Exynos going into 2021, but we'll have to wait for some official products before we can get excited. Let's us know whether you're keen on getting a device powered by these new Exynos chips in the comments below! For more news like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


A new Covid-19 Protocol portal is released to facilitate travelers entering Malaysia

Today, our Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar just announced a new website about travelling protocols amid the pandemic. Launched as covidprotocol.moh.gov.my, the web portal's purpose is to facilitate Malaysians and travellers entering in and out of the country.

Upon entering the website, you will see five options and you can toggle the language between Bahasa Malaysia and English. Depending on your status, you can choose either one and a set of instructions will be given to you as per protocol. For now, it's a pretty simple web portal but it will be updated from time to time in the future.

Since Malaysians and travellers can now fly overseas freely starting from 1 April 2022, Khairy mentioned that travellers who are in quarantine will be released on 1 April as well. Foreigners who have not received a complete vaccination shot must undergo a 5-day quarantine after arriving in Malaysia.

Children and teenagers who are 17 years old and below don't need to undergo quarantine, even if they aren't vaccinated or not. However, an RTK Covid-19 test must be done within 24 hours beforehand. Finally, individuals who can't have any vaccination due to health reasons must upload proof of exemption from the MySejahtera app that is officiated by a medical officer.

You may send this news to your friends and family who are planning to travel overseas back and forth. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Exynos 1080 found to be on par with Snapdragon 865 in latest benchmarks

In recent years, Exynos chipsets have generally been considered inferior to its Snapdragon counterparts. But it looks like Samsung will finally be able to turn things around. A new benchmark suggests that the Exynos 1080 chipset can perform as well as the Snapdragon 865 chipset.

According to Digital Chat Station, an upcoming device equipped with the Exynos 1080 chipset has managed to score around 620000 points on AnTuTu. In particular, the CPU score is about 190000 and the GPU score roughly 220000. For reference, a device with the Snapdragon 865+ chipset averages around 640000 points, with CPU and GPU scores at 180000 and 240000 respectively.

As you can see, the Exynos 1080 has performance that isn't too far behind Qualcomm's current flagship chipset. This is impressive because the Exynos 1080 is a mid-range chipset, with a more powerful Exynos 2100 chipset still waiting in the wings. If Samsung's next flagship chipset can do just as well, it might even be a match for the upcoming Snapdragon 875 chipset.

For now, this is just our speculation. But Samsung's flagship Galaxy S21 series is expected to launch as early as January 2021, so we should find out more soon. With that said, do you think the Galaxy S21 will come with this rumoured Exynos 2100 chipset? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.


Exynos 2100 chipset could outperform Snapdragon 875

Qualcomm will probably launch the Snapdragon 875 and 775 chipsets sometime in December, which is why benchmarks of the former have been appearing lately. The chipset will be equipped on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series, but sources claim that the Samsung Exynos 2100 chipset may be the superior chipset.

According to a chart by Ice Universe, the CPU cores for Exynos 2100 chipset will be clocked higher than the Snapdragon 875 chipset. This means that Samsung's chipset has the potential to outperform Qualcomm's latest flagship. Ice Universe also claimed that the Exynos 2100 chipset can reach a score of 4000 on the Geekbench multi-core test, compared to the Snapdragon 875's score of 3319.

Don't pay attention to the results leaked by Geekbench, it is usually not accurate before release, you only need to pay attention to the real specifications. pic.twitter.com/ymftLo4r6j

On the other hand, Samsung's decision to push the Exynos 2100's CPU cores higher may not be without consequences. Specifically, it could have worse battery efficiency and thermal performance compared to the Snapdragon 875. For the Exynos chipset to be successful, Samsung will likely have to ensure that these two aspects won't be a major problem.

Of course, no one can 100% confirm that one chipset will be better than the other yet, so take this news with a grain of salt. Having said that, does it give you more confidence in the Exynos 2100 chipset? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Exynos 2100 chipset shows good battery performance on Galaxy S21 Ultra

If you ask us, the Galaxy S20 series variants in Malaysia has one big downside. Specifically, its Exynos 990 chipset is infamous for its thermal throttling and poor battery performance. Thankfully, it seems this year's Exynos 2100 chipset won't have those problems.

First impressions about the Exynos 2100 have begun to trickle in from various sources, and one of them is from Sammobile. Allegedly, the reviewer's Galaxy S21 Ultra drained about 76% in 12 hours. This is despite having the screen on for almost 4.5 hours, at the maximum refresh rate and resolution. In that span of time, the phone was also used to browse the Internet, watch YouTube videos, and taking some photos.

Of course, that's only a rough estimate for now. The reviewer has yet to test other things like video recording or playing games, which are activities that tax the chipset more and drain more battery. But it shows that the phone would probably last a good half a day unless you're binging Netflix on it.

This is good news for us, considering that the Malaysian models come with the Exynos 2100 chipset. But what are your thoughts on that? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Exynos 2100 chipset to be launched on 12 January 2021, 2 days before Galaxy S21 series launch

The time to see whether Samsung can regain user confidence on its mobile chipset is near. We have been seeing rumours of the Exynos 2100 chipset since October, but now we're getting official confirmation straight from the horse's mouth: Exynos 2100 is launching in January 2021.

Samsung announced that a whole new Exynos is coming on 12 January 2021, in an official Twitter post yesterday night. While the model name was not mentioned, it's pretty much a given that this is the Exynos 2100 chipset. Multiple sources have also claimed that the Galaxy S21 series that will feature this chipset will launch two days later on 14 January 2021.

#Exynos_is_backA whole new Exynos is coming.January 12th, 2021. pic.twitter.com/d85kT9Xvru

The Exynos 2100 chipset is expected to be on par with the Snapdragon 888 chipset, at least in terms of performance. For reference, it scored 1006 points for single-core and 3059 points for multi-core in Geekbench. In contrast, a Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 scored 1075 (single-core) and 2916 (multi-core) respectively. The Exynos seems to lead in multi-core, while the Snapdragon performs better in single-core performance.

Well, GPU and battery performance has yet to be seen, but so far the Exynos 2100 looks promising. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Exynos 2100 shows battery efficiency on par with Snapdragon 888

When Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 series last month, many wondered how well the Exynos 2100 chipset would perform. In particular, early reviewers found that the phone's battery performance was better than expected. Now, more tests show that this is the case.

A 30-minute battery test showed that the Exynos 2100 chipset had good battery efficiency. In a video by PBKreviews, the Exynos 2100 edged out the Snapdragon 888 by 2%. Mind you, the reviewer used very generic tests, so it might not be accurate to real-world performance.

AnTuTu, Geekbench, and 3DMark were tested in another video, revealing that battery efficiency was more or less on par. That video also showed that the Snapdragon 888 has noticeably better GPU performance, but runs hotter as a result. In our opinion, you probably won't notice too much of a difference between the two chipsets in real life.

For those who have gotten the new phones, what do you think about them so far? How is the Exynos 2100 chipset working for you? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Exynos 2200 details on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra revealed

In the last few months, there have been occasional rumours on the Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset. It's said that the chipset handily beats the A14 Bionic and possibly the upcoming Snapdragon 898 chipset. But now a source has some specs for the chipset.

According to Ice Universe, the Exynos 2200 can clock up to 2.9GHz with its Cortex-X2 CPU core. It also has 3x CPU cores clocks at 2.8GHz and 4x CPU cores clocks 2.2GHz, as well as a GPU that clocks at 1250MHz. This is allegedly an overclocked variant of the chipset exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 and S22+ will most likely use a standard variant with different clock speeds.

Correct, this is only the frequency of S22 Ultra, S22+ is different

Why is the Exynos 2200 so highly anticipated by tech enthusiasts? That would probably be due to the AMD GPU. Samsung's upcoming chipset will feature AMD's rDNA2 GPU architecture, which is expected to give it an edge in graphical performance. A leaked benchmark shows that it's still not as good as the Apple A15 Bionic though.

Besides the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, vivo is also expected to launch a flagship device with the Exynos 2200. Would phones equipped with the new chipset be worth upgrading to? Share your predictions in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about this.


Exynos 2200 launch reportedly delayed, Samsung Galaxy S22 series could be Snapdragon-only

Last year, it was rumoured that Samsung would be launching the Exynos 2200 soon. The company's new chipset was expected to be featured in the upcoming Galaxy S22 series smartphones. But a well-known source claimed that it may no longer be the case.

According to Ice Universe, Samsung is postponing the launch of the Exynos 2200 chipset. It's suggested that Samsung has issues with the chipset, possibly related to the CPU and GPU performance. In that case, the chipset might not be competitive enough against the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset or Apple A15 Bionic. It's also possible that the chipset has thermal issues, throttling performance if it's pushed to match its Qualcomm and Apple counterparts.

Samsung postponed the release of Exynos2200. Since last year, the release of Samsung exynos has not been smooth. In fact, the Exynos 1200 was originally planned in November, but it was cancelled halfway. It seems that many things happen inside Samsung LSI, but not a good thing.

If this rumour is true, Samsung could be forced to cancel the release of Exynos 2200 variants of the Galaxy S22 series. At the very least, Samsung could push the launch of the Exynos variants to a later date. For your info, a teaser video suggested that the chipset could be launched yesterday on 11 January 2022. That didn't happen, so this rumour has some credibility.

Of course, we can't confirm if it's true, so take this news with a grain of salt. But what are your thoughts on the rumour, were you hoping to see an Exynos revival from Samsung? Share your opinions in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Exynos 2200 to launch with Samsung Galaxy S22 series after all

Previously, Samsung was expected to launch the Exynos 2200 chipset on 11 January 2022. When that didn't happen, some worried that it might not be available on the Galaxy S22 series. However, Samsung has now confirmed that this isn't the case.

According to Business Korea, Samsung has announced that it plans to launch the Exynos 2200 chipset with the Galaxy S22 series. In addition, the details for the chipset will be revealed by the end of January or early February. For your info, the company's next flagship series is set to be unveiled on 8 February 2022, while official availability should be at the end of February.

The company also denied rumours of problems with the chipset. A Samsung official declared that there are "no problems with the AP's (application processor) production and performance". Samsung plans to launch the Galaxy S22 series with this chipset in Europe and Korea, but use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 for other regions like North America, China, and India. Currently, we don't know which option will be used for Malaysia.

Of course, the performance of the Exynos 2200 against other flagship chipsets remains to be seen. But would you be interested in getting a Galaxy S22 series smartphone if it's powered by this chipset? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news on this.


Exynos 2200 will have up to 30% more GPU performance than predecessor

Earlier today, we posted news about the top 10 Android phones in October 2021. The Snapdragon 888 dominated that list, proving that no other chipset can currently match it in CPU or GPU performance. But Samsung could look to change that with its upcoming Exynos 2200.

According to @FrontTron, the Samsung Exynos 2200 will have a notable gain in terms of GPU performance. Compared to the Exynos 2100, the next-gen chipset showed a 17-20% increase in GPU performance. Also, its peak GPU performance was up to 34% more than its predecessor. Overall, the new chipset will do significantly better in terms of graphical performance.

Cross-checked as CONFIRMED Exact numbers will not be provided for source protection. https://t.co/K89w6sVMW5

However, it's hard to say if it will outperform the Snapdragon 888 chipset. All the tipster mentioned is that there is a 'big difference' in performance, based on the 3DMark benchmark. This could either mean that the Exynos 2200 is much better or worse than the former. On top of that, the Snapdragon 898 chipset could still outperform Samsung's new chipset.

Honestly, we can't make any conclusions until we see some benchmark scores. Would the Exynos 2200 finally make Exynos chipsets great again? Share your thoughts below, and stay tuned to TechNave for future updates on the chipset.


Exynos 5 Octa powered Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 Battery Tests Completed

When Samsung first announced their 8 core Exynos 5 Octa processor we were quite enthusiastic. Imagine, a more powerful processor that combines best of class performance with great power efficiency. The fact that Samsung have used both this processor and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 in their Samsung Galaxy S4 means that we can make a more focused comparison between the two processors. On one hand, the Exynos 5 Octa has already proven that it is more powerful, however, does it achieve what it initially claimed, as in better power efficiency? Check out the graphs below:

Unfortunately, in all of the graphs for the three main activities of talk time, web browsing and video playback the Exynos 5 Octa powered Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 does worse than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 powered I9505. The most notable is talk time with about 7 hours difference between the I9500 and the I9505. We're hoping that this is because the firmware is still not good enough at knowing when to switch between the two quad-cores in the Exynos 5 Octa as this also happened with early GPU switching technologies like NVIDIA's Optimus. While the comparison is very surprising, the I9500 remains one of the better smartphones out there as it still provides better than average power efficiency compared to other similar brands.[Source]


A new Doom mobile game is on its way to iOS and Android devices

Of all the things from Bethesda, we never expect to see a mobile game from the company, particularly Doom. From the announcement, it will be called Mighty Doom and will be launching in selected countries on 21 March 2023.

Interestingly, Might Doom was designed as a vertical top-down arcade shooter and was developed by Alpha Dog Games. You will be playing as the mini version of Doom Slayer going out to rescue his pet rabbit, Daisy (lol) from the mini monsters and demons. From the aesthetics in the trailer below, it actually looks like a load of fun.

Similarly to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal's fast pace gameplay style, Mighty Doom will also have a "fast and frenetic arcade action" and to make it accessible for the mass audience, the mobile game utilises on a one-touch control scheme. In a way, it functions like a rogue-like game like Vampire Survivors mobile where you just run around killing stuff.

Not much information was given, but you will be able to upgrade your gears and unlock legendary weapons and abilities. We are pretty sure there would be some microtransaction features going on since there is crystal currency advertised there. Anyway, it will be available on iOS and Android devices and you can visit the pre-registration page here.

Pre-registering Mighty Doom will earn you the Mini Slayer Pack bundle. If you happen to be a member of the Slayers Club, you can get another bonus reward if you link your game to your existing account. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Exynos 5-powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Benchmarks Are Awesome!

Previously we reported on the early benchmarks done using the Snapdragon 600-powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV or I9505 which were done using Geekbench 2. Now, benchmarks using the Exynos-powered Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV or I9500 have come up and blown practically every other device out of the water. The benchmark tests were done using AnTuTu and Quadrant. Check them out below:

Obviously, the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV I9500 does even better than the supposedly more powerful Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV I9505, proof that the 8-core Exynos 5 processor isn't just about energy saving as so many industry watchers have guessed. In the test, it was reported that the 8-core Exynos 5 processor was read as running at 1.8GHz, slightly higher than the previously reported 1.6GHz, perhaps due to slightly better optimization. Check out the comparison of Galaxy S4 i9500 & i9505.


Exynos Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy Note 3

While Malaysia only has the one Snapdragon 800 powered Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phablet, Samsung actually came out with two versions. One was powered by the 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset and processor while the other is running the 1.9GHz Samsung Exynos 5 Octa. Both managed to breach the 34000 limit on AnTuTu. Surprisingly, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 powered N9005 beat out the Samsung Exynos 5 Octa powered N9000, this was mainly due to the better graphics performance of the Adreno 330 GPU compared to the Mali GPU. In terms of multi-tasking and other processing tests, the Samsung Exynos 5 Octa did surprisingly better. Check out the video for yourself:


Exynos-powered IDEALENS K2 VR headset now available

While other VR headsets needs a smartphone to be mounted and tethered to the goggles, IDEALENS K2 need no such thing. This is because the headset has the innards of a smartphone built right into the device itself.

The autonomous nature of the K2 means that, unlike other mobile VR headsets, the Idealens K2 has its own screen, its own processor, RAM, and even battery. In this case, it has a 3.81-inch, 2560 x 1440 display, a Samsung Exynos 7420, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage, and a 3800 mAh battery. In other words, it has a Samsung Galaxy S6 stuck inside a Gear VR2, with a much bigger battery.

It also achieves a latency of 17ms, which is faster than the 20ms limit for comfortable viewing. It also runs its own fork of Android called Ideal OS. It's controlled with two sets of hardware controls — volume buttons on its left side and a touchpad on the right for navigation purposes.


F-Secure announce a new flagship endpoint security solution and celebrate their 10 years in Malaysia

On 14 April 2016 F-Secure celebrated their 10 years of Cyber Security in Malaysia and in conjunction of the celebration they also announced their preparations for a cyber threat-free nation.

“As we celebrate a memorable milestone in Malaysia today, I am proud to share that over the past decade, we helped ensure Internet freedom and security in the fight against thousands of different malware families. This achievement, and the progression of growth in the country underlines our overall strategy of growing from an antivirus company to a cyber security leader,” commented Christian Fredrikson, President and Chief Executive Officer of F-Secure.

“Due to the explosive growth in the number of Internet-connected devices both in business and in our private lives, cyber threats will continue to grow rapidly and evolve in both scope and sophistication. It has then become a crucial need for businesses, especially SMBs, to protect themselves with cutting-edge threat prevention and detection solutions which F-Secure can provide on a holistic level,” adds Fredrikson.

Christian Fredrikson, President and CEO, F-Secure

F-Secure also announced a new release of their flagship endpoint security solution as part of its holistic new approach to cyber security. Their Protection Service for Business will introduce a new web security features and a redesigned management portal that is more efficient for administrators. Furthermore, they are the only solution on the market that provides centrally managed computer, mobile and server security with integrated patch management as well as mobile device management.

Besides that, F-Secure has contributed a total of RM270 million to the Malaysian economy over the past decade and will aim to increase further their investment effort to support their plans which are to help steer Malaysia towards experiencing a safer digital environment.

“There is still untapped potential for the growth of cyber security in Malaysia, and we look forward to the next decade of defending Malaysians from digital threats through a holistic mix of our deep cyber security expertise, along with our solutions and services,” concluded Fredrikson.


F5 ambassador, Fattah Amin and new selfie icon, Yoga Lin to appear at OPPO F5 official launch on 2 November 2017

The OPPO F5 is set to officially launch in Malaysia on 2 November 2017 and OPPO Malaysia has announced some surprises for us. Aside from just revealing the newest selfie smartphone, F5 ambassador, Fattah Amin and new selfie icon, Yoga Lin will be appearing as well.

We can expect a huge fan base turnout of both celebrities, or if not you can just tune in at the livestream via OPPO Malaysia Facebook page. The two F5 key figures will be on the stage highlighting the features from the F5, most probably the new biometric Facial Unlock security, selfie modes and others. Yoga Lin will be performing a song or two during the event, so we will be there to check it out.

Tech-specs aren't confirmed yet, but we have some good ideas on being it as a mid-ranger featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM, 32GB ROM, 6-inch Full HD display and of course, the Facial Unlock feature. Stay tuned as we will uncover the new selfie snapper more on 2 November 2017 at TechNave.com!