TikTok adds new digital wellbeing setting, parents now have more control with Family Safety Mode

When it comes to kids, you never know what they're doing on their phones these days. That's why many parents want to have a form of control over their activities, even the digital ones. Being a popular app with kids, TikTok has made the decision to provide more app control to parents.

According to BBC, TikTok now has some new features under Digital Wellbeing like Family Safety Mode. Essentially, this mode allows you to directly link your TikTok account to your kids'. It works like any other parental control setting in other apps, where you get to control how much time your kid gets to mess around with the app in a day. You can also disable direct messages or use the Restricted Mode to filter content that can be seen.

With how quickly the TikTok app is growing, it's beginning to be scrutinised by certain parties. In fact, the US Navy has outright banned the use of the app for all its personnel, citing cybersecurity concerns. Adding features like parental control is a step in the right direction in quelling concerns, at least when it comes to public consumers. TikTok even has an app safety guide for parents that you can refer to.

Having said all that, do you have kids using TikTok and are worried about how they're using it? Are new features like the Family Safety Mode really effective? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for other news like this.


TikTok being sued by 12-year-old for violation of data protection rules

Sometimes you hear the most bizarre of news from the UK, like people claiming that 5G towers spread viruses or 11-year-olds being caught driving. But it doesn't look like people from the UK are going to stop being weird, as there's a report of a 12-year-old suing TikTok.

According to Bloomberg (via Gizmochina), a 12-year-old girl from London wants to sue TikTok for violation of data protection rules. She claims that the app infringes on the privacy rights of her and other people like her, which we're assuming refers to other children. The UK court has granted anonymity to the girl to protect her from potential bullying from other children who use the app.

Funny enough, it was noted that TikTok's terms and conditions specify that only those who are 13 and above can use the app. There's supposed to be a version of the app for children, where they are not allowed to post their own videos, but it's unknown if this is the version of the app that's being sued.

It's not unusual that apps use our data, but we feel the more important issue is how they're using it and which third-parties are they leaking it to. What do you think about the topic? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


TikTok brings some new features that help curbing users' addiction to the app

TikTok is probably one of the most addictive apps in this generation. Providing short videos curated by a genius algorithm to match your taste, who doesn't love it? However, there must be times when you tell yourself to get off the platform, but your hands just don't follow your mind. Therefore, TikTok has added some new features to help with that problem.

The app will now have a setting that allows you to set a time limit for how long you scroll. Once the time is up, it will show a reminder to ask you to take a break. Teenage users between the age of 13 and 17 will be asked to use the screen time limiting tool if spending over 100 minutes in the app in a single day. It's worth mentiong that TikTok already launched a similar function previously, but it's set based on daily limit instead.

Besides that, the platform has also introduced a new screen time dashboard that shows a summary of app usage. Statistics include the amount of time the app has been opened, a breakdown of daytime and nighttime usage, and an overall counter for the amount of time spent in the app daily will get displayed to users. Not only TikTok, but many other social media apps like Instagram and Netflix also provide similar functions to reduce users' screen time.

What do you think about these new TikTok features? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


TikTok clarifies regarding its in-app keyboard stealing personal data

No app is safe from privacy invasion reports, and that includes TikTok. According to the latest news, the short video platform could obtain your data through the in-app keyboard. However, the company has claimed that it doesn't do that.

The news stated that the in-app keyboard tracks your keystrokes and harvests your data. Not only TikTok but several other popular social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram might also have the potential to use JavaScript to grab your credit card data, address, passwords, and more without your permission on iOS. Additionally, the in-app browser is also quite dangerous since companies can track every keystroke on third-party websites through the browser.

To counter the claim, TikTok took to Twitter to share a tweet stating that "the report's conclusions about TikTok are incorrect and misleading. Contrary to its claims, we do not collect keystroke or text inputs through this code, which is solely used for debugging, troubleshooting and performance monitoring."

What's your opinion on this article? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


TikTok got 1.3 stars rating now thanks to the Indian YouTube community

Currently, most countries are still having an on-going battle against COVID-19, as well as false information circulating around online and scammers exploiting people with financial difficulties. However, for India they too have another battle which is....voting down TikTok. What is going on?

According to sources, this can be traced back to YouTuber Elvish Yadav saying TikTok users are "garbage", then Amir Siddiqui, a popular Indian TikTok user responded by "roasting" YouTubers for copying contents. Oof, not a smart move there and to make things even worst, he challenged Carry Minati, another popular Indian YouTuber to roast him back.

Of course, Carry Minati responded and he is known for roasting people well. Reports say that he didn't hold back at all poking Amir's grammar and made fun of him playing the victim. While it did garner a lot of views, the video got taken down probably because Amir fans reported it for cyberbullying and this of course made a lot of Carry's fans angry. Amir made it even worst further by contradicting what he said, and so did Carry with a reconciliatory video. The rest is history.

The original TikTok rating on the Google Play Store in India was 4.6 stars and it has gone down to 1.3 stars already. This reminded me back during the COVID-19 first wave, China students were downvoting DingTalk because of a rumour that it might disappear from the App Store if it's not doing well. Haha, such wonderful times. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


TikTok has started to roll up 1080p videos for selected countries

As you know, a lot of our fellow Malaysians love social media platforms. One of the more popular ones has to be TikTok, as it contains lots of short but quirky videos. Some people lament that these videos don't have high resolution, but that could change soon.

Yesterday, TikTok posted a guide to showcase some new features for its platform. Specifically, the service has added some new camera and editing tools for creators. One of them is Green Screen, which allows creators to add a green screen for their videos. There's also a new Visual Enhancement button that will apply exposure, low-light, and colour correction with a single tap. You can also add new sound effects of animals or musical instruments.

#HowTo upload TikToks in HD! #contentking #hd #tiktoktip #hack

But the biggest part of the update is the video upload resolution. TikTok creators from selected countries can now upload videos in 1080p, which would result in videos with more details. To do so, creators can tap the "More options" button on the Publishing page and switch the setting to "Upload to HD".

Currently, it's unknown if the update is available to TikTok users in Malaysia. But if you've spotted any of the new features above, do let us know! For more news like this, stay tuned to TechNave.


TikTok in China now has dozens of movies to stream

For those who are familiar with TikTok, you know it as an app filled mostly with short and silly videos. But the company is looking to switch things up by going in a different direction. Reports state that the Chinese version of TikTok, which is known as Douyin in China, has started to offer movie streaming.

According to Abacusnews, Douyin now allows users in China to stream full-length movies through the app. There are supposedly dozens of feature films available now, including The Last Emperor, Farewell My Concubine, and The Great Wall. Aside from movies, the app is looking to add a live talk show called Comedy Weekend Online. How it all started was when a movie studio decided not to show at the cinemas, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and chose to premiere its movie "Lost in Russia" on Douyin instead.

With cinemas being forced to shut down in China and citizens stuck at home, online entertainment has seen a major uptick in usage too. This is likely the big motivator in bringing movies to the platform. If the move is successful, ByteDance (the company behind Douyin) could look into turning the app into China's version of Netflix or spin-off a new app to do so.

There's a chance that the regular version of TikTok could add movies too, though there hasn't been any announcement from the company. However, it would be nice if we could have an alternate source of entertainment during this time. With that said, what do you think about this move? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


TikTok introduces new AI-powered Script Generator

For content creators, coming out with new ideas isn't always easy. But what if you didn't have to do the thinking? That seems to be the motivation behind TikTok's latest feature, a personal assistant powered by AI - Script Generator.

According to Michael Fee (Product Marketing at TikTok), TikTok Script Generator is a new tool that generates scripts for advertisers. Fee called it a tool that provides scripts "containing hook, body and call-to-action scenes in a matter of seconds". The announcement confirmed that the tool would be freely accessible for TikTok Business accounts.

How it functions is similar to AI tools like Google Bard and ChatGPT, which generate content based on given parameters. All the user has to do is choose the ad category, key in the brand/product, product descriptions and hashtags (if any) for the AI to start generating the script. Also, you can choose short videos of 15 to 30 seconds or longer ones of 31 to 60 seconds. Once confirmed, the Script Generator will write an entire script with the tagline, scenes, and call to action.

If you want to see how it works, head to the TikTok Creative Center to try it out. Let us know how it performs in the comments on our Facebook, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Apple could launch an iPhone SE+ with a larger 5.7-inch display in 2024

Fans have been asking for a redesign to the iPhone SE for years. But it doesn't look like Apple will do that for the iPhone SE 2020. Sources suggest that the iPhone SE 2024 is the one that will receive a redesign, and possibly a larger screen too.

According to Ross Young (Display Supply Chain Consultants), the 4th-gen iPhone SE (2024) will launch with a 5.7-inch display. It was also previously rumoured that this display would come with a notch (some say punch-hole), which suggests that Apple could ditch the Touch ID for Face ID instead. Moreover, this display is notably larger than the current 2nd-gen iPhone SE (2020), which has a 4.7-inch display.

My bad, 2023/2024 model would be 4th generation.

Besides the display, Young shared two more details about the 2024 iPhone SE. It will allegedly be called the iPhone SE+ and would support 5G support. Since the iPhone SE 2022 is supposed to use the Apple A15 Bionic chipset, we can expect its successor to use a newer chipset like the Apple M1 or M1 Pro.

As usual, most of the above is guesswork, so don't take it too seriously for now. But again, what do you think about this year's iPhone SE? Are you disappointed with the lack of a new design? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


TikTok introduces referral rewards programme in Malaysia where users can earn up to RM650

TikTok has quietly rolled out a referral rewards programme in Malaysia which allows users to earn up to RM650 by just inviting others to use the app. The programme itself has been available in other countries for a while now and based on reports, it has finally entered our country on 22 July 2022.

First spotted by Amanz, several TikTok users in Malaysia have gotten invitation for the programme with varying amount of referral rewards. The referral reward programme, which can be accessed via selected users’ TikTok app shows that you can earn either RM55 or RM65 per referral with a limit of 10 first referrals.

Furthermore, the new user who uses the TikTok app through the referral must at least watch 30 minutes of content on TikTok a day for 10 continuous days. Hence, if 10 of the first referrals fulfilled the requirements, the referer will get to earn up to RM650.

Similar to other referral programmes out there, TikTok will be utilising a referral code which new users have to enter inside the rewards page within 24 hours so that the referrer can get the reward. Besides that, the rewards is paid in cash, whether through the referrer’s PayPal or bank account, with a withdrawal limit of once per day.

It is not yet known whether TikTok will expand the programme to more users in our country or whether it’ll be just for selected users. Well, given how popular the app is in our country, it is highly unlikely for the referral rewards programme to be eligible for all users.

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


TikTok is currently testing a new ‘Nearby’ feed to promote local content

The world’s most popular video platform, TikTok is currently testing out a new feature on its app that introduces another feed for users to browse content on. Called ‘Nearby’, the feed will (as the name would suggest) show content that’s trending near the user and promote local creators.

As reported by TechCrunch, the feature has been confirmed by TikTok and the platform further elaborated that it is currently being tested with a small group of users in Southeast Asia. The Nearby feed is meant to help users find videos that are more relevant to them as well as help users find interesting events and places near them.

If TikTok decides to roll out the feature to all users, it would mean that the app would have 3 separate feeds. Currently, there are two feeds available for users on the home page, ‘For You’ which shows a mix of suggestions and content from accounts users follow and ‘Following’, which focuses on videos from your friends.

Do note that as TikTok is merely testing the feature as of right now, it may not be official on the app any time soon, or if it will be rolled out at all. It all depends on whether the platform is satisfied with the results of the testing period.

What do you guys think of a Nearby feed being implemented by TikTok? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


TikTok is down, might lose followers and data

According to sources, TikTok was down for nearly 2 hours and the users had lost their followers, following views, and likes. At the same time, the company does address the fact that the app has been down on Twitter.

Besides that, the algorithm is showing random videos that wouldn't show on their account. The users also mentioned that the account logged out itself without notice. Although the problem has been solved after 4 hours, yet the users still experience the same issue.

My TikTok had 407k will I even get my followers back?? pic.twitter.com/qnmOkWkZHB

My TikTok account had a total of 640,000 likes all together i had a video that had 1.8m plays with 370,000 likes and i haven’t got it back yet can I get it back please pic.twitter.com/D3VUxY2H0y

No... you’re not back. My likes & views have been absolutely destroyed. I went from 43K to 11K likes today... Please fix this. I have worked so hard

Is your TikTok account affected? Let us know your comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


TikTok is launching TikTok Resumes as a new way to look for jobs online

In this pandemic period, looking for a job is a real challenge. But TikTok may actually change the way we find jobs online as the company just announced TikTok Resumes. It is not an official launch globally, though, but as a pilot program to give career opportunities to TikTok users to discover hidden talented candidates.

Currently, TikTok Resumes is available in the US and many companies have teamed up with them. At the moment, the companies mentioned are WWE, Target, Chipotle, Alo Yoga, Shopify, Contra, Movers+Shakers and many others. Believe it or not, you can actually do a video resume and TikTok encourages candidates to be creative and showcase their skills and working experiences with the hashtag #TikTokResumes.

Here are the reasons why YOU should hire me! Don’t be shy, let’s get in touch. ##tiktokresumes ##tiktokpartner

On top of that, TikTok also made an official website www.tiktokresumes.com where participants can join to test out the pilot program. It has job listings, standout TikTok video resumes, TikTok creator profiles and many more. The pilot program will last until 31 July 2021.

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


TikTok is leaving Hong Kong and the US government is reviewing the app for security reasons

TikTok just can't seem to catch a break, from May until now, the app has gotten into a lot of trouble particularly with the India government. In case you missed it, the app actually got banned there due to security reasons and the United States is also considering the ban.

During an interview with Fox News, Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo mentioned that it's something that the agency is reviewing right now so no conclusion has been made yet. On the other hand, a TikTok spokesperson also responded to Pompeo's comments assuring that the US-based branch "has never provided user data to the Chinese government, nor would (we) do so if asked". To further back up the statement, he also said TikTok will be pulling out of Hong Kong following the recent events of China passing a new national security law.

While that sounds assuring, TikTok is still owned by ByteDance which is located in Beijing, China. It was also only recently discovered that the app has been accessing iPhone users' clipboards by iOS 14 beta testers but to be fair, LinkedIn, Reddit and many others were caught red-handed as well. Despite this, the spokesperson told CNN Business back in May that the security concerns are "unfounded" as the company operates by themselves from ByteDance, with none of the data centres stored in China.

Just a heads-up, we don't mean to intentionally scare you about using TikTok as we are just passing on the news. Many apps have access to your information as well but just don't put too much personal information about yourself. Stay safe and stay informed with the latest tech news at TechNave.com.


TikTok is letting Oracle audit its algorithms and content moderation policies

Photo courtesy of The Guardian and Reuters

To stand a place in the U.S., TikTok must give its best to prove that it's not sharing any of its user's data with the Chinese government. The latest approach seems to be the most satisfactory to show that U.S. users' data only gets stored within the country. According to the source, the company is now keeping it in an Oracle data center.

Not only storing the data within the country, but TikTok is also letting Oracle audit its algorithms and content moderation models. By doing so, it can "ensure they aren't manipulated by Chinese authorities". A spokesperson said that the recent moves give Oracle "regular vetting and validation" of TikTok's content recommendation and moderation models. It also helps Oracle "to ensure that outcomes are in line with expectations and that the models have not been manipulated in any way".

It's worth mentioning that the collaboration with Oracle is part of Project Texas which the company set up to reassure U.S. lawmakers that the U.S. user's data is safe. Besides that, it also separates U.S. operations' backend functions and code. Therefore, you can now know it's not easy to gain U.S. trust by being a company that originated from China.

What do you think about the news? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion about it, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


TikTok is making its own smartphone

Financial Times revealed that Bytedance, the owners of popular app TikTok is currently developing its own smartphone. This isn’t that surprising as the company had acquired some people from Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Smartisan.

This is the company’s first attempt at making its own hardware. Prior to this, the company specializes in software such as the popular TikTok app, TopBuzz and news app called News Republic. It is rumoured that the device may be an affordable mid-range smartphone aimed at teenagers as it fits the demography the company’s software and apps aim for.

For now, no tech specs and features have been revealed and no release date has been mentioned either. I’m not too sure what to expect from the phone other than the company’s apps pre-installed into the device. Perhaps the hardware may be built to work better with their apps such as TikTok to allows users to do more on the platform? What do you think? Keep up with the latest smartphone news on TechNave.com!


TikTok is planning to enter the food delivery market, currently testing the service in China

TikTok, the world’s most popular app has been expanding its services to be more than just a social video platform, including entering e-commerce with TikTok Shop. Now, it looks like the app is also planning to enter the food delivery market as Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok is currently testing the service in China.

As reported by SCMP, ByteDance, the owners of TikTok and Douyin is reportedly ‘trying to open delivery options’ for group-purchased goods fro some businesses with urgent needs. Furthermore, Douyin itself has confirmed the project, saying that it is ‘still under exploration’.

However, despite ByteDance being China’s largest unicorn and has within its arsenal the most popular app in the world, breaking into the food delivery market in China could prove to be a challenge too big. This is because the market is being dominated by Meituan and Alibaba’s Ele.me, both of which have delivery riders in almost all cities in China.

Furthermore, Douyin’s food delivery service testing doesn’t even involve its own riders, whereby the app is only providing a platform for restaurant owners to allow users order food with delivery being handled by the restaurants themselves.

However, we’re not writing off ByteDance just yet as if there’s one company that can do it, it probably will be the unicorn. Besides, the company can always introduce food delivery services in other regions where TikTok has a significant presence, which these days are practically almost everywhere.

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


TikTok is rolling out a new feature called Jumps to all its users soon!

TikTok has been the trendy platform for short form videos and today the company is announcing a new feature that will allow users to embed mini apps onto their videos. The new feature is named Jumps, and it is currently in the testing phase, so only a selected group of creators have access to the feature at the moment.

According to TikTok, there will be a button above the caption of the video for the viewers and once you click on it, the content then will jumps onto a new screen within TikTok.  As for creators, they will be able to choose to add Jumps and customize the content that viewers see after tapping onto it.

A few months back, the company worked with a select group of companies to be included in the Jumps such as Whisk, Wikipedia, and Tabelog.  As of now, TikTok is working on expanding the companies to be included into Jumps and opening up applications for developers who want to be part of it. After submissions, TikTok will evaluate how useful it thinks they’ll be to its viewers.

As of now, there’s still no information on when it will roll out fully to the users globally, so do update your TikTok app frequently. What do you think of this new feature update? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


TikTok is rolling out a new feature that allows users to downvote comments

TikTok has announced that a new feature is coming to the platform which it has been testing since earlier this year. Rolling out globally starting today, users can now downvote comments on the app.

Announced via its official Twitter account, TikTok clarified that a downvote button will appear next to likes on individual comments under videos. Based on the screenshots shared by TikTok, the downvote button looks like a thumbs-down icon. Furthermore, users can also undo their downvotes by clicking on the icon again.

In terms of implementation, it seems that TikTok is taking a page out of YouTube by not making the number of downvotes being visible publicly. Hence, it may just function as a back-end tool by TikTok to moderate the comments section.

TikTok didn’t elaborate on how it will use this new feature, instead only saying that it is “a new way to hear feedback directly” from the community. Moreover, this downvote feature will not be replacing the report comments for violating TikTok rules option on the platform, but instead a new separate feature.

So, what do you guys think of this new feature on TikTok? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


Apple could launch the iPad Pro 2021 in mid-April

If you recall, Apple was expected to host a special event on 23 March 2021 to launch the iPad Pro. That didn't happen, however, and a well-known leaker lost his eyebrows because of that. Fortunately, the event was just postponed and could be coming soon.

Apple didn't send out any new invites or confirm the new event date. But according to Wccftech, the event will now be held in mid-April, which means sometime next week. During the event, Apple will launch new iPad Pro models, the long-awaited AirTags, and maybe the AirPods Pro 2.

Like most years, Apple will launch the iPad Pro with 11-inch and 12.9-inch variants. It's also expected to feature a new chip based on the A14X Bionic, which allegedly outperformed the Intel Core i9-9880H CPU for laptops. There have also been many rumours that claim the new model will have a mini-LED display.

The new iPad Pro will probably be quite powerful if it's really using an Apple M1-based chip. But what other features are you hoping to see from the new model? Share your ideas in the comments below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for further updates about it.


TikTok is testing full-screen mode

TikTok is testing a new horizontal full-screen mode. It basically allows the videos to expand for users to watch them horizontally, which works just like the one on YouTube.

TechCrunch reports that selected users are starting to see a new full-screen button on the regular square and rectangular videos. Tapping on it will enter the full-screen mode. TikTok has also confirmed that it's a limited test after several users found out about the feature.

why can i fullscreen a tiktok pic.twitter.com/ucUgRpBi3m

It looks like TikTok and YouTube are getting to be similar to each other. YouTube launched YouTube Shorts to attract users who like short-form videos, while TikTok is testing this full-screen mode and also expanded the time limit of its videos to 10 minutes earlier. Will the line separating these two platforms become more blurry in the future?

What do you think about the news? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


TikTok may add a ‘Watch History’ feature so that you can finally find that elusive video stuck in your head

Have you ever got a video stuck in your head but you can’t seem to find it anywhere online? Well, that’s where a watch history in a video-sharing or streaming app comes in handy.

Unfortunately, that feature is actually missing from the world’s most popular website and one of the most popular apps in the world, TikTok. However, this may change soon as the popular app is reportedly testing a new feature that allows for just that.

As shared by @hammodoh1 on Twitter, he found a a ‘Watch History’ feature under the ‘Content and Activity’ tab on an undisclosed version of the TikTok app. @hammodoh1 previously unearthed several upcoming features on various social media platforms, though he never revealed his insider sources for the findings.

Nevertheless, given his track record, it seems that TikTok may finally be adding an option to browse through videos that users have seen before similar to YouTube. However, do note that this may just be an internal test and might never actually see the light of day.

Currently, there is no way to view your watch history on TikTok. One popular workaround is to simply search for videos and filter based on videos that you’ve seen, though admittedly this is super inconvenient and quite ‘mafan’, especially if you have no idea what search keyword to use.

What do you guys think? Do you think TikTok should just introduce a watch history feature without testing it internally first?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news from Malaysia and beyond!


TikTok may add a dislike button in its comment section soon

TikTok is currently testing a ‘dislike’ feature in its comments section so as to make users feel ‘more in control’. In a recent blogpost, the massively popular app revealed that it has started testing a way to let individuals identify comments they believe as irrelevant or inappropriate.

TikTok didn’t go into much detail of how they would implement this feature, but some users have recently shared how a ‘thumbs down’ button has appeared in the comments section. @iniyaspip shared a screenshot of it on Twitter, whereby the new button can be seen right beside the hearts button.

TikTok has said that individual users won’t know whether their comment has been disliked to ‘avoid creating ill-feeling’. This is similar to how YouTube is currently implementing its dislike button.

The company further elaborated that this new feature of community feedback will add to the range of factors they are using. Thus, it will help keep the comment section relevant and a place for genuine engagement.

What do you guys think of this upcoming new feature by TikTok? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news such as this!


TikTok may have violated Google's privacy policy for collecting Android users' data without permission

By now, you should have heard the news about TikTok facing a ban thanks to US President Trump due to 'spying'. It may sound ridiculous but the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) just posted news that TikTok may have violated Google's privacy policy for tracking MAC addresses from Android users.

According to WSJ, TikTok has been collecting these data for at least 15 months and stopped in November last year. Despite Google's privacy system, TikTok managed to get around it with a loophole with an "unusual extra layer of encryption". What's more, there was no notification nor agreement for TikTok users about the data collection, as the company had already included the MAC data with their information to track their behaviour.

In case you're wondering about iOS, there seem to be no cases for iPhone users except for the recent discovery of clipboard accessibility by iOS 14 beta users. MAC address collection is not new though, with an estimated 1.4% of Android apps are taking advantage of the loophole but normally they would be banned by Apple and Google for this. Regardless, this news is putting TikTok in hot water now and Google is investigating the matter as we speak.

Despite TikTok's future, many users still enjoy using the app to express themselves with short video clips, doing challenges and making memes. We will continue to monitor this so stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


TikTok now allows users to upload videos up to 10 minutes

TikTok is once again extending the duration of the videos. Previously, the short-video platform had extended the one-minute limit to three minutes. Now, users start receiving notifications that mention that it's now possible to upload videos for up to ten minutes.

According to a conversation between The Verge and Social Media Consultant and Industry Analyst Matt Navarra, longer format videos will keep users engaged and lead to easier monetization. However, TikTok would have to figure out how to implement it. Navarra suggested that the platform could have another section that houses the long videos rather than fitting them into the conventional 'For You' page, since users are used to scrolling through the short videos at speed.

TikTok creeping in on YouTube territoryI can now upload videos up to 10 minutes long pic.twitter.com/P2Mbf4ygWV

With TikTok extending the duration for the videos, will it soon enter the territory of YouTube? The short-video platform has been quite ambitious in developing new features. It has been spotted doing limit testing for paid subscriptions after the news of Instagram having early testing for the same thing got out.

What do you think about seeing longer videos on TikTok? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


TikTok now lets creators charge monthly subscription fees for live streams

World’s most popular video platform, TikTok today announced a new feature which allows for its top creators to charge subscription fees to viewers. Called LIVE Subscription, the new feature will be introduced this week.

According to a statement by TikTok, the feature will enable creators to switch into a chat mode exclusive to their subscribers. As reported by AFP via france24, the company said that LIVE Subscription will enhance an even more personal connection between creator and viewer.

Perks of being a subscriber include digital badges and, in some cases, the ability to control camera angles during streamed sessions. This is based on the video clips posts by TikTok creators invited to take part in the programme.

TikTok also stressed that the new subscription feature is an extension to its efforts to build diversified creator monetisation opportunities that suit a range of creator needs. For now, the feature will only be available to creators by invitation before expanding globally in the coming months.

The company also puts a requirement for creators to be at least 18 years old to access the feature. Moreover, the same requirement applies for viewers that want to subscribe to their favourite creators.

What do you guys think of this new feature by TikTok? Would you want to pay a subscription fee to chat exclusively with your favourite creators during TikTok livestream?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. As always, do stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news such as this!


TikTok now rolling out new Avatars update around the world

If you're thinking what I'm thinking, yes, TikTok Avatars is probably inspired by Apple's Memoji and it's now rolling out on the platform. The function is also similar where you can create your own personalized style.

From a wide array of hairstyles, accessories, piercings and makeup, TikTok said that you can open the Avatar section from just the effects section and search for the keyword "Avatar". Once you are done personalising your Avatar, you can begin to record videos and your Avatar will follow your movements.

TikTok Avatar is currently rolling out as a new update globally. On top of that, the TikTok team said they will continue to monitor and collect feedback from the community to improve it further if any. TikTok also mentioned that the team is working closely with its Creator Diversity Collective to make a more inclusive and representative experience for the community.

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


TikTok testing a repost feature that makes sharing videos an easier job

TikTok is a place full of interesting short videos, and some of them make us want to share with our followers, in case they have missed it through the scrolling. However, it is troublesome to perform the necessary as users will have to save the video and re-upload it again. Soon, it might be easier with TikTok introducing a new way to repost.

Social media consultant Matt Navarra noticed that some users have started to receive the new feature by letting them repost a TikTok video with just one tap. According to Navarra, the repost feature is still in the early stage of development, so it might take a while for TikTok to roll it out. It also seems like the company is randomly distributing the feature to people globally.

TikTok is testing a ‘Repost’ button h/t @adrianokev1 pic.twitter.com/Nwbj07GXsK

To know more about the feature, it's said that the reposted videos will only appear to the users' followers rather than showing up on their profiles. Furthermore, not only it'll make sharing TikTok videos easier, but it'll also help to minimize the issues of copyright infringement, as no one likes their works being shared around without credits.

If it ever came out, would it be handy for you? Leave a comment to let us know your answer and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


TikTok to follow Instagram's footsteps by introducing a new subscription feature

TikTok is now following the subscription trend by bringing one to its platform. After Instagram announced early testing of paid subscriptions, the popular short video app has also been discovered doing limited testing for a feature that will allow creators to charge their fans for exclusive content.

According to The Information, TikTok's subscription feature is in an early testing phase and is only available to "a small group" of creators. The platform also hasn't specified how it works, whether it's pay to access all content from a creator or just selected content. However, it's the latter that is more possible as that's how everyone is doing now.

TikTok already has an existing monetizing feature that lets users tip the creators from buying virtual gifts. By bringing the subscription feature, it will offer the creators more monetization options. Besides TikTok and Instagram, Twitter had also introduced Super Follows last September, in which users get to receive badges and see bonus tweets by paying a fee.

Are you willing to pay TikTok creators for exclusive content? Leave a comment to let us know the answer, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


TikTok to limit live streams to creators above 18 years old and introduce an adults-only content option

TikTok has announced that it will be implementing a couple of new measures to help keep its community safe. These include the introduction of a new “adult audience” option in live streams as well as limiting live streams only to creators above 18 years old.

In a press release yesterday (17 October 2022), TikTok elaborated that it is constantly working to evolve the safeguards put in place to protect its users and creators, as well as support their well-being. Hence, starting from 23 November 2022, the minimum age to host a live stream on the platform has been increased from 16 to 18 years old.

TikTok further clarified that this decision was made after considering the breadth of its global audience. Moreover, the approach is consistent with other features that have an age restriction for access, including having to be 16 years old and above to access Direct Messaging and being 18 years old and above to send virtual gifts or access monetisation features.

As for the new adult audience option for live streams, TikTok said that this new feature will be implemented in “the coming weeks” and allows for creators to choose whether to limit their audience to those above 18 years old. For example, TikTok said that maybe the live stream consists of a comedy routine that is better suited to those above 18 years old or if creators want to talk about a difficult life experience that they would feel more comfortable knowing the conversation is limited to adults.

So, what do you guys think of the two new features being implemented by TikTok? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Apple could make a new iPhone with the Mac Pro's cheese grater design

If you recall, Apple launched the Mac Pro back in December 2019 and it had an unusual design. The desktop looked like a giant cheese grater and the folks at iFixit even tried to see if they could do it. Now, Apple wants to repeat the design on another device.

According to 9to5Mac, Apple has filed a new patent for an iPhone that features the Mac Pro's design. The plan is to use two opposing surfaces with cavities that would then intersect, forming a pattern that looks like a cheese grater. Apple claims that the design can provide "enhanced heat removal compared to traditional housing". This is thanks to the increased airflow that the device would receive.

However, such a design comes with an obvious problem. If Apple really goes with this design, then the resulting iPhone will probably lack water resistance. Current models all have water resistance to a point, so this would mean going backwards. Of course, it's also possible that Apple would work around that problem.

Mind you, designs and ideas that are patented aren't always implemented. For all we know, we may never see an iPhone with this design. Having said that, do you find it impractical or would you be interested in an iPhone like that? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


TikTok to pay creators substantially more with its new advertising programme

TikTok yesterday announced the launch of TikTok Pulse, a new advertising programme that will allow the platform’s top creators to earn substantially more than its current monetisation programme. Pulse will allow advertisers to buy inventory in the top 4 percent of all videos in 12 different categories on TikTok, which will directly benefit creators.

As reported by Variety, in its initial stage, the programme will be open to creators and publishers that have at least 100,000 followers. With Pulse, TikTok will “begin exploring” a first advertising-revenue share program with creators, public figures and media publishers.

In a statement, TikTok said that its focus is on developing monetisation solutions and available markets. This is to ensure that creators on the platform feel valued and rewarded.

The company’s global head of business marketing, Sofia Hernandez said that campaigns under Pulse will be ‘brand safe’ and will use ‘inventory filter’ to screen content prior to ads being served. This will allow advertisers to put their message in front of communities of interest.

TikTok Pulse will be available in the United States starting from next month. After that, it will expand to other countries starting from September 2022.

So, now’s the perfect time to grow your TikTok following and potentially earn more on the platform. What do you guys think?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. As always, do stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond.


TikTok users can now make use of music from Universal Music Group

When it comes to social media platforms, TikTok is rather popular in Malaysia. As you may know, a lot of TikTok videos involve music. Of course, you can only use music that is allowed. This is why it's great when our options have increased.

Earlier today, TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced an expanded global partnership. This agreement opens the way for users to include music from UMG in their TikTok videos. It was confirmed that users will have access to clips from UMG's full catalogue of labels. In return, artists under UMG will be compensated for the use of their music.

According to Engadget, TikTok is also working on a way to allow creators to add affiliate links for products in videos. The platform could also be working on a feature to enable live shopping, a kind of live-streamed channel that you can buy things from with a few simple taps. However, there are no concrete details on these features yet.

Being able to use more music clips in TikTok is nice, but I'm not too keen on the platform adding more e-commerce elements. Having said that, what are your thoughts about that? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


TikTok users can soon upload longer videos of up to 3 minutes

In recent months, YouTube and Instagram have released their own short video services. It's clear that the formula is popular, but some people do want slightly longer videos. As such, TikTok has decided to expand in the opposite direction.

According to the announcement, TikTok users have been requesting the option for some time now. Normally, you can only make videos up to 60-seconds long. Some content creators find that insufficient, so the company will be adding the option to upload longer videos of up to 3 minutes. This option will be available globally in the coming weeks.

Before this, TikTok creators had to upload multiple videos as a series. That's interesting in its own way, and short videos are great for those who don't have a lot of time. But if what a creator often needs is just an extra 10 seconds, the new option will definitely provide much more flexibility.

While the release date for the option hasn't been announced, TikTok has a substantial user base in Malaysia, so we might get an update soon. With that said, do you think the extra 2 minutes would be useful for you? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


TikTok wants to emulate Amazon and create a logistics and warehousing network

It appears that TikTok is planning to expand its business beyond just videos and put emphasis on supporting its e-commerce efforts such as the TikTok Shop. In fact, the company is going one step further by copying Amazon’s playbook and looking to create a new logistics and warehousing network in the United States.

As reported by Axios, TikTok has posted several job openings to its hiring site and LinkedIn page which allude to this new direction by the company. In one job posting, TikTok said that it is looking for someone to “build the new fulfilment service from scratch”.

The job posting further elaborated that the opening requires someone to be “responsible for the business development of fulfilment service of TikTok e-commerce logistics in the US”. Based on the job openings, it seems likely that TikTok is looking to provide logistical support to build what it calls “a brand new and better e-commerce experience”.

Essentially, by providing warehousing, delivery and customer service returns, TikTok aims to help sellers improve their operational capability and efficiency. Furthermore, the company want to provide a satisfying shopping experience and ensure fast and sustainable growth of TikTok Shop.

Well, if a company can manage to do such logistical networking and capabilities, it has got to be TikTok. What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


TikTok will now explain how users get the 'For You' page videos

TikTok's algorithm for the 'For You' page might not be a mystery anymore. The short video platform is releasing a new feature that explains to users why a particular video will show up on the page, bringing more transparency.

The new feature will allow users to understand the reasons behind video recommendations by tapping on the share panel and selecting the question mark icon labelled "Why this video." TikTok will then show a list of 'WHYs' that played a role in the suggestion.

"This feature is one of many ways we're working to bring meaningful transparency to the people who use our platform and build on several steps we've taken towards that goal," the company stated in a blog post. "Looking ahead, we'll continue to expand this feature to bring more granularity and transparency to content recommendations."

TikTok might as well clear the growing concerns of the US government over its algorithm by releasing the feature. The Chinese government alleged manipulating the algorithm to achieve its geopolitical goals in the United States, so it is time to prove that they're not?

What do you think about this new feature on TikTok? Leave a comment to share your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


TikTok working on new feature to tip creators

When it comes to social media platforms, TikTok has become rather popular in Malaysia. Content creators regularly use it and Malaysians follow them. But sometimes you also want to support your favourite creators, and TikTok is going to help with that.

According to Jera Bean (via @MattNavarra), TikTok is working on a 'Tips' feature that could roll out soon. Yup, you guessed it! As the name suggests, this feature will allow TikTok users to receive tips. From what we gather, only content creators will find this feature. It's included in the menu under "Creator Next".

TikTok is rolling out a Tips feature to some creators h/t jera.bean https://t.co/fmrfuxdkrG pic.twitter.com/hufl2qopk2

Of course, there are requirements to fulfil if you want access to tips. Namely, you will need 100k followers and meet the age requirements. If you fulfil the requirements, you can send then send an application to TikTok. However, we are unsure of what the exact age limit is and if TikTok creators in Malaysia will get to test the feature.

Have any of you discovered this new feature and were you able to apply for it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


TikTok working with MCMC on removing hate speech content, while Malaysians patiently wait for the GE15 results

With the recent General Election 15 held in Malaysia, the public has been growing weary and starting to spread some insightful content on social media. It has gotten so bad that TikTok had to step in to do something about it.

TikTok sent us a short press statement that the company will not tolerate any hate speech and doing the best it can to remove any related content on May 13. Below is the official statement:

"At TikTok, we have zero tolerance against any form of hate speech and violent extremism. As it relates to May 13 content, we quickly removed videos which were in violation of our Community Guidelines. We continue to be on high alert and will aggressively remove any violative content, including video, audio, livestream, images, comments, links or other text. Our community members can also use our in-app reporting function to immediately report any harmful content. To do so, users can simply press and hold a video and a prompt will appear for users to click "Report.

Since the lead up to the elections, we have been in constant communication with the relevant bodies, including the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), about accounts that are involved in severe or repeated on-platform violations."

On the other hand, the Interim Chairman of MCMC, Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin Fateh Din also released a statement to remind the public to avoid creating hate speech. MCMC will continue to monitor Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to avoid the spread of inauthentic information as well as offensive statements involving the elements of 3R which are Raja (Royalty), Religion (Religion) and Race (Race).

Any statement threatening these three elements is an offence under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998, whereby the offender can be fined a maximum of RM50,000, imprisonment per year or both. Malaysians can also report and submit complaints through the MCMC Complaints portal here, as well as check fake news at Sebenarnya.my here.

Keep calm and wait for official news. Do not simply spread rumours and hearsay, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Tiktok confirmed that they're currently working on a smartphone

Tiktok creator has given the confirmation that they are currently working on a TikTok smartphone, which is due to release sometime in the future. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the aforementioned smartphone will be released outside of China.

To the uninitiated, Tiktok is a mobile smartphone app which allows the user to produce social media content such as short lip-sync clips, comedy as well as lifestyle videos. Based on the statistics provided on the Google Play store page, Tiktok has amassed more than 100 million downloads.

Other than that, information such as tech spec, Malaysia release date, as well as pricing remains largely unknown. What do you think of Tiktok’s decision to start manufacturing smartphones? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tim Cook could stay as Apple CEO until revealing "one more major new product category"

Will Tim Cook step down as the CEO of Apple? That's not easy to answer unless if Cook gives an official statement. However, he could be planning to stay around for a long time until there is "one more major new product category" by Apple.

Well, more like taken from the words of Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. In his Power On newsletter, he says that there is a belief going on in the aforementioned statement. You can read the full excerpt below:

"But there are signs that’s not likely. The belief inside Apple is that Cook just wants to stick around for one more major new product category, which is likely to be augmented reality glasses rather than a car — something that’s even further out. He also understands that running a Silicon Valley company is typically a young person’s game, and he’s not going to stay far beyond his prime."

Speaking of a major new product category, we have written some rumoured news about the AR glass and Apple Car before. At the moment, there isn't much news going on and it's safe to say that there's still a long way to go when the day comes. Gurman thinks we could see a new mixed reality headset in 2022, as well as predicting Cook retiring between 2025 and 2028 due to a payment deal in 2025.

On top of that, there was a report by Bloomberg that Apple has been putting effort into "succession planning". It may have started last year which the company was looking into cultivating the "next class of top managers". Cook has also been the Apple CEO for more than 10 years already since Steve Jobs' passing.

What do you think of Cook stepping down in the future? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Tim Cook: iPhone 14 Pro models are so popular that Apple’s production can’t keep up with the demand

Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that the company is currently facing challenges to keep up with the demand for its iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. In fact, the new iPhone 14 Pro models are so popular that the company is constrained from the day they were launched, prompting Apple to chase supply by ramping up production.

In an interview with CNBC’s Steve Kovach, Cook said that Apple is trying to get as much supply as it can in order to solve the demand. The popularity of the iPhone 14 Pro models comes amidst the company releasing its 2022 Q4 fiscal earnings which saw another record revenue for Apple.

According to data collected by Trendforce, the demand for the iPhone 14 Pro models far exceeds what Apple anticipated. It was also revealed that the tech giant asked its supplier Foxconn to increase production for both models by 10 per cent.

For now, Apple has changed its ratio for production for all its iPhone 14 models to focus up to 65 per cent on the Pro models. This adjustment was also made due to the vanilla iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus not performing as well as Apple has expected.

So, what do you guys think of the popularity of the iPhone 14 Pro models? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more engaging tech news such as this!


Apple could plan to expand the Dynamic Island to all iPhone 15 models next year

During the iPhone 14 series livestream, the Dynamic Island is probably the most eye-catching feature and arguably the coolest. However, only the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have the feature. Naturally, it only made us think that next-gen iPhones should have it.

Speaking of that, Apple could very well do that for the iPhone 15 series next year. According to Ross Young, a display industry analyst who has a solid reputation, he said that all four iPhone 15 models should be getting the Dynamic Island. At the same time, he also mentioned that the vanilla models are probably not getting the LTPO 120Hz display due to the supply chain issue.

Yes, Dynamic Island expected on standard models on the 15. Still not expecting 120Hz/LTPO on standard models as supply chain can’t support it.

For your information, the LTPO 120Hz display on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max allows the phones to automatically adjust the refresh rate from 1Hz to max depending on usage. That said, the display will also be dimmed when left alone, which should help the battery consumption, especially the Always-On Display.

Meanwhile, Dynamic Island is the latest feature by Apple that interacts with the pill-shaped cutout that consists of the Face ID and front camera. Users will be able to see most default Apple apps' notifications such as phone calls, the music player, clocks and others. We expect more third-party developers to take advantage of that.

Obviously, it's still too early for anything about iPhone 15 series. But we think it's possible for all the models to feature Dynamic Island. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Time Broadband currently down across Malaysia

Barely a few days after Facebook services went down across the globe, TIME Broadband seems to be experiencing technical difficulties resulting in a total disconnect for all TIME Broadband customers which started around 8PM, 16 April 2019.

As far as we know, customers of the internet service provider including residents and businesses are currently affected by the outage. TIME has yet to comment on the cause of the service disruption. Keep an eye on this space as we provide more updates on the matter.


#TimeToROG, stand a chance to win a Limited Edition ROG X G-Shock Watch!

Here's some news for ASUS Republic of Gamer fans, starting today (1 March) until 25 April 2018, you have a chance to win an exclusive limited edition ROG X G-Shock watch (RRP RM699). There are currently two ways to do this, which is either purchasing a ROG gaming laptop or be in a lucky draw. Still interested? Check out below for the steps to follow:

And that's it, if you're ready to ROG then hurry before while stocks last! Stay tuned for more ROG news at TechNave.com.


Tinder has begun to test video chat in several countries

With the global pandemic still a threat in many countries, it has become harder for people to date due to the need for maintaining social distancing. That's something Tinder intends to help with, using its new video chat feature. Simply called 'Face to Face', the feature is now in beta in several countries.

According to TechCrunch, Tinder has started to test this feature in some states in the US such as Virginia, Illinois, Georgia and Colorado. Outside of the US, it's being tested in Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Peru, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. This isn't the first time Tinder has tested video for the platform, but not many people were interested in it before the pandemic.

The feature can be triggered when two people are matched. Now, there will be an option to start a video chat session in the chat screen. It should be noted that video chats will only be available if both users have enabled the feature. Of course, there are some regulations when it comes to video chats like these. For example, there should be no nudity, sexual content, hate speech, or other illegal activities.

How Tinder plans to reinforce such regulations wasn't mentioned, so most would be sceptical about this. With that said, what are your thoughts about this? Do such apps need a video chat feature? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Tinder may be removed from the Play Store following legal battle with Google

Popular dating app Tinder as well as other similar apps from its parent company Match Group may be removed from the Google Play Store following the latest development on the two parties’ legal battle. It all started earlier this year when Match Group sued Google for requiring all Android developers to process ‘digital goods services’ payments through the Play Store billing system.

As reported by engadget, both parties seem to have reached a temporary agreement in May 2022. It was agreed for Google to allow Match Group’s apps to remain on the Play Store and use its own payment system while making. a ‘good faith’ effort to address their billing concerns. As for Match Group, it was agreed for the company to make an effort to offer Google’s billing system as an alternative.

Fast forward to July 2022, Google now claims that Match Group wants to pay ‘nothing at all’ to the tech giant, including the 15 to 30 percent Play Store fees. Hence, Google has filed a countersuit against Match to seek monetary damages a judgment to allow them to kick Match Group’s apps out of the Play Store.

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


Tinder's new Face to Face feature will now allow users to video call in app

During the pandemic, it's hard to meet our family and friends that live away from us, let alone strangers. With that said, Tinder will now widely roll out a new feature that allows users of the dating app to video call each other. It is called Face to Face and will soon be available in the app.

According to Tinder, they have received positive feedback from the members who had early access to the feature. Other than introducing a video call function, the online dating platform is also ensuring trust and safety by providing "Photo Verification, Safety Center and offensive message detection technology."

By using the feature, both parties will need to have opted into it and, of course, matched already in the regular part of the app. If you didn't want to accept certain calls, you can also choose to ignore them just like phone calls. Furthermore, if a person is calling too much, you can follow the instructions to report their profiles as well. The service is now rolling out across the US and UK, along with Brazil, Australia, Spain, Italy, France, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Peru, and Chile. For our country, we might need to wait for a little while to have it.

Let us know what you think about this new feature from Tinder on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest app updates.


Tiny 'metalens' could change mobile photography forever

While we may have great sensor sizes in modern phones, mobile photography is stymied by one thing – physics. The megapixel number may be high, but physically the camera module is small, that the lens size is limited by the space available on the phone itself. A new breakthrough in material design may just do away with this problem – and it involves putting metal on your phone camera.

Harvard researchers have developed a "metalens" that substitutes the usual glass with quartz plates full of microscopic titanium oxide structures, whose patterns guide light toward the camera sensor. This technology not only allows much smaller lenses to be created (researchers have made lenses only 2 milimeters wide), but the lens can be simpler and cheaper to made too.

The technology is still in its infancy, but the technology promises better image quality on smartphones for mobile photography in the future. Who knows – we may just see the start of almost-DSLR quality images to appear from smartphones in the future?


Tips & Tricks on how Flex Modes can make life easier with Samsung Galaxy Z series!

While foldable phones have yet to become mainstream, we got a few questions regarding on the Samsung Flex Mode. So in this video, I'll share some scenarios that we can make use of the Flex Mode with the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. Thanks to their sturdy hinges and software, you can do some tasks that you never could before with single panel phones.

With the Samsung Flex Mode, you'll just have to tilt the phone in between 75 degrees to 115 degrees while having a conference call on a flat surface then you'll get to have a nice video call with your colleagues or bosses on the go and even better, you can always drag and drop your files and notes with the multi-windows during your calls. Check out the video below for more ways to make use of the Samsung Flex Mode with your Samsung Galaxy Z series.


Tipster claims that Apple A16 Bionic would still be a 5nm chip

If you've been following the iPhone rumours, you may have come across reports stating that the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max would feature last year's A15 Bionic chip, while the Pro variants would be getting the new one. However, the A16 Bionic might not be a huge upgrade, as it's said to be based on the same 5nm process.

According to a tweet from tipster ShrimpApplePro, the A16 Bionic will still be based on the TSMC N5P, but it could be the TSMCFF5, which is a refreshed process node. The tipster also revealed some features, including a better CPU, LPDDR5 RAM and better GPU.

From a fairly reliable source, but take this one with a big grain of MSG.A16 Bionic will continue to use 5nm from TSMC N5P. From the list I received from source “TSMCFF5”Upgrades are slightly better CPU, LPDDR5 RAM and better GPU. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/lYebcki94F

The source mentioned another possibility, which points to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max featuring a 5nm-based A16 Bionic chip, but iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max would get a more powerful version. Of course, these are just the wild guesses as Apple has not officially confirmed anything yet.

Would you be happy if Apple stuck with 5nm chip for all the variants? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more iPhone reports.


Tipster claims that HUAWEI MatePad 11 will be launched on 6 July

Other than the HUAWEI P50 series, the Chinese tech company is also expected to launch its 11-inch tablet, MatePad 11. Earlier, it was reported both the smartphone series and tablet will arrive before September. Now, a tipster claims that the launch date for MatePad 11 will be on 6 July, which is in just a few days.

According to Changan Digital King, the prototype models of the device have already been sent to the official physical retail stores. On 4 July, the pre-order for the MatePad 11 will start to take off, and we'll have the launch on 6 July. As for the HUAWEI P50, it is tipped to launch on 29 July.

The HUAWEI MatePad 11 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. It is also paired with 6GB RAM as well as two storage variants of 64GB and 128GB. For the display, the tablet sports an 11-inch FullView panel that supports 2.5K resolution alongside a high 120Hz refresh rate.

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


Tipster claims that Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 will not have S Pen slot

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra not only supports S Pen but also has a slot for the accessory. Therefore, it no doubt makes us think that the company could continue the strategy with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold4 since the Z Fold3 was already rumoured to come with a slot but didn't get it eventually. However, the latest information tells us that the new device is likely to skip it too.

According to reputable tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy Z Fold4 won't get a slot for the S Pen. Besides that, the tipster also claimed that the device "will be a little smaller and thinner" without providing further details. Despite that, the device is still believed to support the accessory, and it could come bundled with it, being the first Samsung foldable smartphone to do that.

There's still not much known about the next-generation foldable, as we're still considerably far from the launching time frame. The Galaxy Z Fold3 arrived in August 2021, so we could expect the Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 to get debuted around that time this year.

What do you think about the Z Fold4 not bringing a slot for S Pen? Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Apple could release MacBooks that come with a matte black finish

Based on a statement by macrumors.com, it seems that a patent by Apple seems to hint that they could release a MacBook that comes with a matte black finish. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date of the laptop which comes with the aforementioned finish, our source did mention that the laptop will use either aluminium, titanium, or steel.

However, it’s best to take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Apple has yet to provide an official statement on the patent. 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 a MacBook with a matte black finish? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Tipster hints that the Xiaomi Mix 5 will arrive with 150W fast charging technology

Besides the Xiaomi Mi 12 Ultra, the Mix 5 is another highly anticipated device launching this year. After OPPO revealed its new fast-charging technologies, including 150W and 240W charging speeds, there's no way that the Mix 5 will stick with anything less than that. Now, the latest information hinting the device will settle for a 150W fast charge.

Popular Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station suggests that Xiaomi is currently testing a fast-charging technology higher than 100W, and it is highly possible to be 150W. It's also worth mentioning that it is not something that is still under development, as it's expected to be mass-produced in the second half of the year. Judging by that, could the upcoming Mix 5 arrive in the same time frame?

According to previous rumours, Mix 5 will also arrive with a new Surge C2 image processor. It could pair with three cameras on the rear, consisting of a 50MP primary camera, a 48MP ultrawide, and another 48MP telephoto. There might also be a 48MP front-facing camera. Of course, the device will get powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip as well.

Are you excited about seeing the Xiaomi Mix 5? Leave a comment to let us know what you think, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Tipster reveals Google Pixel 7 series' camera tech specs

The Google Pixel 7 series should launch in the coming months. Before that happens, someone has revealed the camera details of the devices. Earlier, Google had shown us the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro's designs at the Google I/O Developer event. The former will have a dual-camera setup, while the latter comes with three sensors.

According to tipster Paras Guglani, the Google Pixel 7 will get a 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor coupled with a Sony IMX381 ultra-wide angle lens. The latter is said to be an upgrade over the 12.3MP IMX380. Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 7 Pro will reportedly come with a 48MP GM1 telephoto lens, with the rest of the sensors being the same as the regular variant. Both devices are expected to equip with a 10.87MP Samsung sensor on the front for selfies and video calls.

Google Pixel 7 / 7 Pro camera specsMain: Samsung GN1Ultrawide: Sony IMX381Telephoto: Samsung GM1 (Pro)Front: Samsung 3J1

Besides the camera specs, the device should pack the next-generation Tensor chip for better performance. Back to the design, both devices will feature a horizontal aluminium bridge on the back panel housing dual cameras in a pill-shaped cutout and a third lens (for the Pixel 7 Pro) paired with an LED flash outside. There's also the OG dual-tone finish with a premium glass back panel.

What do you think about the Pixel 7 series' camera specs? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


Tipster reveals first batch of Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 devices coming in July

Since Qualcomm has announced its latest flagship chipset, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, some of you might be wondering when will the first batch of smartphones arrive. The good news is that we've received information regarding which smartphone manufacturers will join the first round of the release, and they're going to make the industry lively again.

According to Yogesh Brar, the devices will start coming in July. The brands joining the lineup are IQOO, Realme, Xiaomi, and OnePlus. It's almost certain that Xiaomi will launch a device with the chip next month, and it's likely to be the Xiaomi 12 Ultra which the company will bring cameras co-developed with Leica.

Besides Xiaomi, iQOO and realme are companies that jump at a chance to release new devices powered by the latest flagship chips, so it's not surprising that they will launch theirs as well. As for OnePlus, the OnePlus 10T 5G is the only device from the company expected to include the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC this year. However, OnePlus' offering might not arrive as soon as July, so we might have to wait a little longer.

What do you think about these upcoming devices with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1? Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Tipster reveals other camera details of the OPPO Find X6 Pro

We are now getting more information about the OPPO Find X6 Pro's camera setup. Earlier, we saw the rumour that the device would bring three 50MP cameras, and one of them should use Sony's 1-inch IMX 989 sensor. Now, tipster Digital Chat Station strikes again with other sensors' tech specs.

According to the tipster, the other two sensors would also be from Sony. One would be the Sony IMX890 sensor, while the third one is also expected to be a Sony IMX890 lens but with 2.7x optical zoom and OIS. Besides that, OPPO will also bring a ToF (time of flight) sensor to help with depth mapping.

The Find X6 Pro is suggested to be available in both Qualcomm and MediaTek variants - the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Dimensity 9200. It would also bring a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. If nothing goes wrong, the Find X6 series should arrive in February 2023.

What do you think about Find X6 Pro's tech specs? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest smartphone rumour.


Tipster reveals that Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 "100%" come with these colours

As the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is probably going to be launched in August 2021, rumours of the device have been surfacing quite often lately. With that said, a new one has arrived saying that the clamshell-style folding phone will be as colourful as the Galaxy S20 FE.

According to trustable tipster Ice Universe, the upcoming Z Flip 3 will bring four colour options including Light Violet, Green, Beige, and Black. Previously, the first-generation Galaxy Z Flip only came in three colours which are Black, Purple, and Gold. The tipster also left a "100%" at the end of the tweet to tell us that it is confirmed.

Light violet, Green, beige, BlackZ Flip 3，100%

It looks like Samsung is doing a little experiment here by offering more "playful" colour options in the premium smartphone segment besides the more affordable phones like the FE series. Other than this one, the Z Flip 3 is said to feature a smaller frame and thinner bezels. There might also be a smaller secondary display and support for S Pen.

Let us know if you're excited about seeing the Galaxy Z Flip 3 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


Tipster says Apple could launch iPad mini Pro next year with a 120Hz refresh rate display

The latest Apple iPad mini faced some challenges at launch with various screen issues. Next year, the successor might come with a tech spec to ensure no such problems happen again. According to a report, the next iPad mini might upgrade its display to one that supports a 120Hz refresh rate.

A user posted on Clien, a South Korean social media site, claims that Samsung has shipped an 8.3-inch 120Hz display sample to Apple. The size is enough to prove it belongs to the iPad mini. However, the question we should ask now is will Apple decide to use it next time. Since the new iPad mini just launched, there's nothing much we can conclude yet. Therefore, enjoy the current one and don't worry too much about what's to come.

Besides that, the source also mentions that the iPad with a 120Hz refresh rate display could be called an iPad mini Pro. The other upgrade we could see is a starting storage size of 128GB, rather than the 64GB of the iPad mini (2021). Now, it looks like Apple is interested in adding a new lineup of tablet to its catalogue, rather than just upgrading it.

Will you be happy if Apple launched a Pro lineup of iPad mini next year? Tell us what you think by dropping a comment and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Tipster says Xiaomi 13 Ultra's periscope camera "will shock everyone"

The Xiaomi 13 series is not done yet with just the vanilla and Pro variants. Somewhere next year, the Chinese tech giant is expected to add an even more powerful member to the lineup, and it's the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Before it happens, new information arrived saying the device would feature an impressive periscope zoom camera.

Tipster Kartikey Singh claims that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will have a periscope camera that "will shock everyone." This year's Xiaomi 12S Ultra arrived with the large 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor. Therefore, the new periscope camera might be the key highlight in terms of photography for the upcoming flagship.

Xiaomi 13 Ultra Periscope camera will shock everyone...

It's said that Samsung has held the crown for long magnification zoom in the industry for over two years, and it has become "lazy" by using the same hardware for three generations as no one was able to challenge the Korean tech giant's place. However, things might change soon if Xiaomi brought something that would end Samsung's reign.

Are you excited about seeing what the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will offer? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel about it, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Tipster shares roadmap for all the smartphones OnePlus is launching in 2022

Someone has shared the product launch roadmap of OnePlus, giving us an overall look at the devices that the company will present this year. According to it, there will be a total of six OnePlus smartphones coming in 2022, and we're quite close to the launch of a few of them too.

Tipster Yogesh Brar is the one who shared the information. The tipster claimed that the OnePlus 10 Pro would get its global launch by this month. However, it's already 21 March, and we're still not seeing the announcement for the event. After that, the Nord CE 2 Lite is said to launch next month, with Nord 2T to become official at the end of the same month or in early May. The OnePlus 10R could arrive in May as well, but it's likely to come later in the month.

Heading to the second half of the year, the OnePlus Nord 3 is expected to lead the pack by debuting in July. After that, there will be a OnePlus 10 Ultra in August or September, featuring the next-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+. The source mentions that not all of these devices will make it into the global market, but the OnePlus 10 Pro, Nord 3, and 10 Ultra are highly likely to have the chance.

What do you think about this information? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Tipsters claim that OnePlus 10 is "definitely coming", alongside sharing some tech specs

The OnePlus 10 is "definitely coming", according to tipster OnLeaks and its partner digit.in. Not only giving out the statement, but they've also shared some of the tech specs of the upcoming device, and it seems like the OnePlus 10 is a powerful one, even more powerful than the Pro variant launched earlier.

The tipster claims that the device will sport a 6.7-inch fullHD+ display, and it's an LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Surprisingly, it's said to be coming with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+, while the OnePlus 10 Pro is still using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Besides that, there could be another variant with MediaTek Dimensity 9000 coming as well.

Not only a better processor, the vanilla OnePlus 10 might have a faster wired charging speed at 150W for its 4,800mAh battery. The device will also include three cameras on the rear, consisting of a 50MP primary camera, a 16MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP monochrome camera. Meanwhile, it could get a single 32MP camera on the front. Of course, the rear setup will be accompanied by the Hasselblad branding too. The device is expected to launch in the second half of 2022.

What do you think about the tech specs of the vanilla OnePlus 10? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


TnG eWallet Raya Sempoi 2.0.2.0 campaign promises abundant rewards

With Hari Raya less than a week away, we're seeing more promos and campaigns popping up. Touch 'n Go (TnG) isn't about to miss out this year and is running a Raya Sempoi 2.0.2.0 campaign that will provide users of the TnG eWallet with lots of rewards.

As part of the campaign, there will be Hari Raya promos, cashback e-vouchers, and a secure way to quickly send or receive Duit Raya through the app. Since it's not advised to gather in groups to celebrate Hari Raya this year, this is a great way to get your Duit Raya. What's even better is that when you make a Duit Raya transfer, you could get cashback rewards of up to RM300.

Speaking of transferring money, Muslims will also be able to send their Zakat Fitrah payments to Zakat Selangor via the TnG eWallet. This is on top of all the other #lebihbanyakekstra promotions, which are held in collaboration with partners like Pensonic, Giant, Maxis, and more. You can visit the TnG eWallet Facebook page for more details on the promos.

For those who don't have a TnG eWallet account yet, you can set up one after downloading the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. With that said, what do you think about this campaign so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM3 camera sensor could be heading to more flagship phones

Back in January 2021, Samsung announced its new 108MP ISOCELL HM3, which was eventually added to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. But that's clearly not the only flagship that will be using the camera sensor. In fact, other brands may have it soon.

Recently, Samsung posted a new video on YouTube to introduce the ISOCELL HM3 camera sensor. Sources claim that the 108MP camera sensor will be making its way to other flagship smartphones later this year. The Galaxy S21 Ultra managed to score 121 points on DX0Mark, which makes it a pretty good camera sensor. So, it'll be interesting to see how other brands can use it and produce better photos.

Mind you, this is just speculation for now. But more brands are focusing on delivering good mobile photography, so it won't be surprising if we saw more brands using the Samsung ISOCELL HM3 sensor. Having said that, do you consider such high-resolution camera sensors necessary? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


5.8-inch Samsung Galaxy Mega Plus spotted in China with quad-core processor

While we've yet to get any official announcement yet, it seems that Samsung has come out with a "new" phablet in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Mega Plus. Featuring more or less the same design and tech specs as the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8, the only difference is that the 1.4GHz dual-core processor has been replaced by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor. Other tech specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy Mega Plus are identical to the Galaxy Mega 5.8 including:

As expected of Samsung, the Galaxy Mega Plus will also come bundled with a number of 'S' applications including the S Translator, Popup Play and Multi Window. So far, reports indicate that the Galaxy Mega Plus is exclusive to China but it could eventually spread outwards to Malaysia and other regions as well. No news on pricing or specific Malaysia release dates just yet though, but with the current pricing for the Galaxy Mega 5.8 being around RM1100 or so, we'd expect a quad-core processor upgrade could bump this price up to around RM1300.[Source]


Apple could release the AirPods Pro 2 wireless earphones in H1 2021

A statement by digitimes.com seems to hint that Apple’s upcoming AirPods Pro 2 wireless earphones could be unveiled somewhere around H1 2021. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea on when to expect the aforementioned product.

Other than that, a report by MacOtakara mentioned that the wireless earphones will most likely be unveiled alongside this year’s iPhone SE. Do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Apple has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the exact release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the Apple AirPods 2 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.


Today is the last day to claim PlayStation Plus Collection for free into your PS account

As a final reminder, today is the last day to claim the PlayStation (PS) Plus Collection into your PS account. By doing so, you will be able to get lots of PS games for free such as God of War 2018, Ratchet & Clank, and many more. In total, there are 20 19 games (Persona 5 got removed, unfortunately) to claim for free with PS Plus on the PS5.

Promoted back in November 2020, all you have to do is sign up for any of the PS Plus tier memberships and you're pretty much set. No additional membership fee is needed to claim the PS Plus Collection and you get to keep them as long as you have an active PS Plus account. By the way, it's important that you have to claim them on a PS5 console, not the PS5, the PlayStation Store web and app.

To refresh your memory, here are the games that you can get for free in the PS Plus Collection:

To get yourself started, you can visit the PS Plus web portal here or simply sign up for one of the tier plans in your PS App. Happy gaming and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Tokyo 2020 Olympics could be cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19

Based on a statement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), there is a chance the Tokyo 2020 Olympics could be cancelled or postponed due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. With that said, more than 15400 athletes from various nations could be affected if such an event were to be cancelled.

However, Dick Pound, a senior member of the IOC has mentioned that if the disease is kept to a down to a manageable level, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics could resume as per usual. With all that said, what are your thoughts if the IOC were to cancel or even postpone the event? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com


Tom Clancy's The Division 2 flash sale is now RM10.45 (for real this time)

If you happened to recall, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 went on sale for as low as RM10 and it was a bug error that a few took advantage of. After a few hours, the discounted price was corrected to RM36 which was a pretty good deal. However, with the promotion sale coming to an end, it seems that Ubisoft is pushing the price further down back to RM10.45 again. No tricks here!

In addition to the super cheap discounted price of RM10.45 (RRP RM209), Ubisoft is also letting players download the game for free starting now (27 February) until 2 March 2020 for the Free Weekend period. The RM10.45 price tag is for the standard edition, of course, where the promo will end on 3 March 2020. If you're looking forward to the Warlords of New York edition, it's also on sale now for RM114.95 (RRP is RM209), whereas the Warlords of New Yorks Ultimate Edition is RM184.14 (RRP RM279).

The games can be accessed and purchased through Ubisoft's official store right here or on your Ubisoft desktop app. GLHF and stay tuned for more cool gaming news at TechNave.com.


Tony Fernandes is bringing new personal airasia chat rooms, games and airasia gifts to airasia Super App

Capital A, the company behind the airasia Super App has announced that there will be more features coming to the app. From its newsroom, the company said that there will be airasia chat, games and airasia gifts for the airasia community members.

According to Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, he said that it has been his vision to set up an airasia community as an engagement platform. He also told the media that this ecosystem would be called airasia Republic as the future of airasia Super App to bring the community closer. With this, airasia Super App users can now set up their own social profile in the community via the Profile section.

Not only can airasia Super App users chat with each other in their contact list but as well as engage with over 20 active communities. This ranges from foodies, travellers, and channels to get the latest news and promotions from the whole airasia ecosystem. Besides that, the airasia gifts feature is accessible only via airasia chat whereby users can experience cross-border mobile gifting.

In conjunction with the launch of airasia gifts, a special promotion of RM1 for Family Mart ice cream, and RM1 Puff Nasser (curry puff) from Santan by airasia. Follow these simple steps to send a gift to your family and friends:

The airasia Super App can be downloaded from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei AppGallery. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Top 10 Chinese New Year songs revealed by Spotify

Is your Chinese New Year mood mode on yet? If not, maybe Spotify can assist you in that. Spotify has unveiled the top 10 most played songs and festive classic favourites such as “大地回春”, “恭喜恭喜”, and “財神到”.  across Chinese New Year-playlists around the world. Not only that, Asian music experts have also created a playlists that includes artists born in the Year of the Monkey too, with the likes of Hyuna, Ming Bridges, Kylie Minogue, Miley Cyrus and Sam Smith.

“Great music always goes hand in hand with celebrations. As we welcome the Year of the Monkey, we’re delighted to reveal the songs that music fans all over the world enjoy during this wonderful season,” said Sunita Kaur, Managing Director, Spotify (Asia). “We’re looking forward to bringing you more of the hits you love through our carefully curated playlists that showcase the best of Asian and global favorites.”

Without further ado, here are two top 10's popular playlists for your Chinese New Year festive season.

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Fun fact, it's said that people born in the Year of the Monkey are depicted as clever, talented and sometimes cheeky. Well anyway, Technave would also like to take this opportunity to wish you a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year and have a wonderful time with your friends and family!