KUMI announces decision to go global, introduces lineup of smart wearables

When it comes to wearables, we're familiar with the ones from brands that have already made it big with smartphones. But companies like Samsung, OPPO, or Xiaomi aren't the only ones that have these products. There are also less known brands like KUMI.

KUMI is a brand we've not heard of before, even though it's not a new one in China. According to Gizchina, KUMI's CEO mentioned that the company's goal is to build an AIoT ecosystem surrounded by different smart products. The company has decided to go global and has set up an English site to showcase its many products. Currently, there are fitness bands, smartwatches, TWS earbuds, and GaN chargers in the product lineup.

In terms of smartwatches, the ones being promoted include the KUMI GT5 and KUMI K2 Plus smartwatches; the former has a great design and looks like a regular watch. There's also the KUMI T3S, a pair of TWS earbuds with a cool-looking carry case. For people with multiple mobile devices, the KUMI GaN Quick Charger 100W should be quite useful too.

Mind you, KUMI did not announce which countries it would be directly selling its products to. But if you're interested, you can visit the global site to find out more or import the devices. Would you be interested in doing so? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


ASUS ZenFlash and LolliFlash adds xenon flash power to your ZenFone 2

Asides from the ASUS ZenFone 2 pricing, ASUS have also announced some very interesting peripherals for it with two separate external flash devices. These two external flash accessories are called the ASUS ZenFlash and ASUS LolliFlash. They provide a more powerful xenon flash (about 400x more powerful) over the standard LED flash on your smartphone and connect via USB OTG. Not much details about pricing or release dates but we expect it to be announced along with the ASUS ZenFone 2 and ZenFone Zoom come this April 2015.


Kampung Dato’ Ibrahim Majid and Bandar Baharu Dato’ Ibrahim Majid are now on lockdown until 19 April 2020!

Two areas in Kluang are now on Enhanced movement control order(EMCO) until 9 April 2020 being the highest positive recorded cases of COVID-19. From the total of 83 cases recorded,  61 cases are from the two areas in Simpang Renggam, Kampung Dato’ Ibrahim Majid and Bandar Baharu Dato’ Ibrahim Majid.During the EMCO, all 3,570 local residents are subject to house curfew and all business activities are not allowed to be operated. The Social Welfare Department will be distributing any essential food item as well as a medical base will be set up in the areas. Other than that, all entry points are blocked from allowing visitors or non-locals to head out or into the areas.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob mentioned the order is to prevent Covid-19 infection from spreading out of the areas and the authorities will be implementing house-to-house case monitoring activities in a period of 14 days. Besides, the Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital is now identified as the state’s Covid-19 hospital due to the spiking Covid-19 infection in Johor while all non-emergency cases are advised to seek treatment at nearby clinic or hospital.As of now, a total of 2031 Covid-19 confirmed cases have been recorded in Malaysia. The EMCO in Simpang Renggam is a wake-up call for us to be more vigilant and continue to stay at home while keeping your hygiene well-taken care of. Stay tuned for more local news updates on TechNave.com!


Kanye West wants to work with TikTok to make a Christian monitored app version

It might seem like a good April Fool's joke but it's not. Just a few hours ago, hip-hop artist-turned-Christian, Kanye West just tweeted about having a vision called "Jesus Tok" and he is interested in working with TikTok to develop a Christian-theme app version.

According to his tweet posts, he was pretty much disturbed by the content made on TikTok (you know I know la) but also loved the concept of the technology. With this, he was inspired to make "Christian monitored version that feels safe for young children and the world". Obviously, no official name has been given but for now, "Jesus Tok" is a placeholder name for the new idea by West.

A VISION JUST CAME TO ME... JESUS TOK I WAS WATCHING TIK TOK WITH MY DAUGHTER AND AS A CHRISTIAN FATHER I WAS DISTURBED BY A LOT OF THE CONTENT BUT I COMPLETELY LOVED THE TECHNOLOGY

WE PRAY WE CAN COLLABORATE WITH TIK TOK TO MAKE A CHRISTIAN MONITORED VERSION THAT FEELS SAFE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THE WORLD IN JESUS NAME AMEN

There is a total of over 200k likes and 40k retweets from @kaynewest's two Twitter posts, fans are also quite on board with the idea and while we can understand the concern, having a Christian-theme TikTok sounds a bit far fetched. Meanwhile, it's also too convenient to read this news as TikTok is undergoing an acquisition by Microsoft following US President Trump's executive order ban on the app. Twitter is also rumoured to be interested in acquiring the app.

But what do you think of this? Could "Jesus Tok" actually work for the masses who want a safe place for the children? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Kaodim to shut down from 30 June 2022, partly because of the pandemic

By now, most of you have heard the news about Kaodim closing down soon. The announcement just came last night about ceasing operations from 30 June 2022 onwards. Oddly, the FAQs page couldn't be loaded when we visited Kaodim's website but here's what we know that caused the business closing.

For the uninitiated, Kaodim is a local startup company that offers multiple services to Malaysians. This includes house cleaning, aircon servicing, household repairs, moving furniture, health and fitness, wedding services, office events, even pest control and many more. On paper, it is a pretty good business for Malaysians and it has been operating for 8 years. So what happened?

According to the co-founder and CEO of Kaodim, Choong Fui Yu, the pandemic period was to blame for the losses. It is understandable since everyone was forced to be at home. In turn, the pandemic affected Kaodim's operations and lack of manpower. Mr Choong also said that the recent inflation also contributed to the company's downfall.

On top of that, many Malaysians have also commented that Kaodim's service cost was higher than average. In fact, a few Malaysians and service providers also got in touch directly and avoided using Kaodim because it was faster and cost-efficient that way. Before closing Kaodim, Mr Choon said the company will also erase every single registered account and data after 30 June 2022. Moreover, Kaodim will honour all the staff with notice and severance payments.

Well, farewell Kaodim and it was a good ride. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Karalux presents 24k gold-plated version of Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge for RM6679 and RM7467

Recently luxury brand specialist Karalux came out with their version of a gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. This is not an unexpected news because in the past they also released the gold version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. The gold-plated Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are the product of 6 continuous working hours by their engineer with a 24K gold layer. The Malaysian pricing for these gold versions comes up to around RM6679 for the Galaxy S7 and RM7467 for the S7 edge. Thankfully, Karalux support global delivery, which also includes Malaysia along with free complimentary shipping.


Karbonn Windows Phone and Android dual-OS smartphone coming in June 2014

As we predicted back when the Geeksphone Revolution was first announced, it was only a matter of time before someone else would come up with another dual-OS smartphone that would probably use a mix of Windows Phone and Android. This has proven to come true as Karbonn has just announced that it will be coming out with smartphone that will use the two aforementioned mobile operating systems. The Indian company says that the dual-OS Karbonn device will target office users and techies but there was no mention of other tech specs or features. The device is expected in June 2014 but there is still no specific Malaysia release date or pricing just yet. Stay tuned and we'll keep you posted as to any new developments.


Kaspersky Lab is offering a free WannaCry ransomware webinar

Collaborating with Comae Technologies, Kaspersky Lab is presenting an emergency webinar (online or web seminar) for Malaysian businesses to help them understand and defend against the WannaCry ransomware. The webinar happens at this site today at 10.00pm tonight using Cisco WebEx. It will be free and attended by Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade, senior security researcher in Kaspersky Lab’s Global Research and Analysis Team and Matt Suiche from Comae Technologies. They will present the very latest information on how the ransomware breaches defenses, the subsequent stages of attack and how organizations can determine if they have been infected along with the critical actions they need to take to secure networks and endpoints against this threat.


Kaspersky: Malaysia ranked 10th globally for targeted malicious mailings in 2022

Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, Kaspersky has revealed that Malaysia ranked 10th in the top 20 countries targeted by malicious mailings last year. In fact, in 2022, our country saw an increase of 18 million malicious email attachments from previous years.

In a press release, Kaspersky shared that last year, the most triggers in Malaysia were recorded in March, May and June. Furthermore, the number almost reached 3 per cent in 2022 compared to the 2.62 per cent recorded in 2021.

The company further elaborated that the malicious mailing that Malaysian users received were disguised as business correspondence, whereby cybercriminals will try to convince them that the content is business-related information, like commercial offers or invoice or bank transfer slips.

In most cases, when a malicious document is opened, the trojan is loaded. Sometimes, it is difficult to recognise what is genuine and what is a phishing attempt.

Moreover, based on the data gathered by Kaspersky, the majority of phishing pages were hosted in the .com domain zone and generally associated with entertainment content, which is perhaps what attracted victims to it. According to Chris Connell, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky, scams promising compensation and payouts from government agencies, large corporations, and banks are likely to remain popular among cybercriminals in 2023.

Besides that, Cornell iterated that data from Kaspersky Secure Network (KSN) showed that web threats in Malaysia in the past 5 years are actually on a downward trend. KSN reported that Malaysia experienced the highest web threats in 2021, at 61.3 million, and then came down to 37.1 million last year.

However, Cornell warned against complacency as cybercriminals are becoming more creative to lure victims hence protection on devices is essential. The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) has called for the need for state governments and government agencies on cybersecurity.

Kaspersky shared these precautions to take in order to stay protected against malicious mailings:

So, what do you guys think of the statement by Kaspersky? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news from Malaysia and beyond.


Kaspersky is planning to release a smartphone that is impossible to be hacked in 2021

When it comes to security, smartphone brands like Apple and Samsung have been claiming that they value it and will be doing the most to protect their customers. Although there has been no big issue for both mentioned companies regarding security threats, it is still nice to see that brand which mainly focuses on cybersecurity like Kaspersky taking on the challenge to make a smartphone that can never be hacked.

The head of Kaspersky Lab Eugene Kaspersky has told journalists that the company is helping Russia to create a secure phone with their own operating system that is almost impossible to hack. He mentioned that the smartphone would come with minimal functionalities with a standard set of applications and its own browser.

Other than that, when asked about the plan for releasing an in-house application store, Kaspersky believes that there might be a need for that in the future. For now, the release of the probably most secure phone in the world is expected to be in 2021. Furthermore, it is also stated that the manufacturer will be based in China but the name has not yet to be disclosed.

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


Kaspersky recorded over 7 million cyberattacks targeting young gamers in 2022

Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, Kaspersky revealed that cybercriminals launched more than 7 million attacks on children and exploited popular game titles last year. These include phishing pages mimicking global titles such as Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Apex Legends.

In its latest report titled “The dark side of kids’ virtual gaming worlds”, Kaspersky found that risks for young players in online gaming and focused attacks on this age group increased by 57 per cent compared to 2021. Specifically, the company’s security solutions detected more than 7 million attacks in 2022 compared to the 4.5 million attacks recorded a year prior.

In 2022, 232,735 gamers encountered almost 40,000 files, including malware and potentially unwanted applications, that were disguised as the most popular children’s games. Furthermore,  since children of this age often do not have their own computers and play from their parents’ devices, the threats spread by cybercriminals are most likely aimed at obtaining the credit card data and credentials of their parents.

During the same period, nearly 40,000 users tried to download a malicious file, mimicking Roblox, a popular kids’ game platform. This resulted in a 14 per cent increase in the number of victims, compared to 33,000 gamers attacked in 2021.

Since half of Roblox’s 60 million users are under the age of 13, the majority of victims of these cybercriminals’ attacks are potentially children who lack knowledge of cybersecurity. According to Kaspersky statistics, phishing pages used by cybercriminals to target young players primarily mimicked Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite, and Apex Legends games. In total, over 878,000 phishing pages were created for these four games in 2022.

The report also found that the most popular titles exploited by cybercriminals in 2021 and 2022 are Minecraft and Roblox. Moreover, the top children’s games ranked by the number of attacked users included games designed for 3 to 8-year-old children such as Poppy Playtime and Toca Life World.

Kaspersky experts observed a 41 per cent rise in the number of affected users downloading malicious files disguised as Brawl Stars, reaching about 10 thousand gamers attacked in 2022. Accordingly, the company recommends users do the following in order to keep children safe online:

For more information on the study and to read the full report, visit Kaspersky’s official blog post here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lana Wachowski are coming back for Matrix 4

In the entertainment industry, it has been announced by Warner Bros that a fourth instalment of the Matrix franchise (dubbed as Matrix 4 for now)is actually happening. That's not the only good news, Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are returning to reprise their roles after 16 years, as well as Lana Wachowski to direct, co-write and co-produce.

Besides from business point of view, why is Matrix 4 coming back? Didn't they end it in Matrix Revolutions? Well, if you actually understand what the movie is about, technically the movie didn't end there as it was already mentioned that there have been many versions within the Matrix system. According to Lana, she said that many of the themes in the Matrix are "even more relevant" in this modern era of artificial intelligence playing a significant role in our society.

“Many of the ideas Lilly and I explored 20 years ago about our reality are even more relevant now. I’m very happy to have these characters back in my life and grateful for another chance to work with my brilliant friends". said Lana

Personally, I don't really mind as long as it has a good story without too many confusing philosophies just as they did in the Reloaded and Revolution. It would be nice to see Laurence Fishburne and Hugo Weaving returning but we shall see. Production is set to start in early 2020 but what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more technological entertainment news.


ASUS ZenFlash unboxing and hands-on video

While the ASUS LolliFlash provides an external light, the ASUS ZenFlash is a dedicated external Xenon flash. Paired together with the ASUS ZenFlash app, you can finetune your flash experience even more, which should make those who take cameraphone photography seriously quite happy. Designed for the ASUS ZenFone 2, we managed to do an unboxing and hands-on video of the ASUS ZenFlash below:


Keep calm and follow these steps on MySejahtera if you're positive for COVID-19

The COVID-19 cases in Malaysia have surged dramatically due to the Omicron wave. As a result of that, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has updated the measures to take for those infected by the virus. If you have found yourself positive after getting your test results, don't panic and follow these steps to perform a regular self-check on the MySejahtera app.

First, notify the authorities. If you've been confirmed as a positive case either through an RT-PCR or RTK-Ag test, you can inform the MOH (Ministry of Health) in two ways. One way is through the self notification feature via the MySejahtera. To do so, select: COVID-19 Self Test > Update Self Test Result. Alternatively, you can directly reach out to a District Health Office (PKD).

On the app, patients are required to answer twenty health questions every day for MOH to know about their health status. Some questions will be based on the measurements taken from a pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitor, and thermometer. Therefore, it's better to get these health devices ready. Lastly, the current quarantine period is 7 days for fully vaccinated patients that show no symptoms, and 10 days for partially/not vaccinated patients that are symptomatic.

As the cases continue to rise, let's stay safe and try our best to stay away from crowded places. For more local tech reports, be sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Key differences in Meizu 17 Pro detailed, will come with wireless fast-charging and ceramic body

As Meizu gears of up for the launch its Meizu 17 series smartphones on 8 May 2020, the leaks and rumours have been pouring out on Chinese social media platforms. The latest leak comes from a reliable source, who detailed a few key difference between the Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro. As it turns out, there are just enough differences to separate the two devices.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Meizu 17 Pro has three key points of contrast. First, it's going to have better fast-charging (40W vs 30W) and will also support wireless fast-charging. Next, it'll be using LPDDR5 RAM, which is faster than the more commonly used LPDDR4X. Lastly, it's expected to have a ceramic body. The leakster also suggested that the Pro variant could have a price tag of 4500 yuan (~RM2743).

Besides the above, the two devices will be virtually identical in terms of hardware specifications. Both will come with a Snapdragon 865 chipset, 5G connectivity, a 6.5-inch OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, and a large 4500mAh battery. They will also have UFS 3.1 storage support, in-display fingerprint sensor, a quad-camera setup at the back, and a punch-hole front camera.

Honestly, there's enough to the Meizu 17 Pro to put it on par with a lot of its other Chinese competitors. But with how saturated the Malaysian market is, it's hard to see the brand making a comeback here. Having said that, would you be interested in getting this phone if it's available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


Key specs of Honor MagicBook Pro with AMD CPUs leaked

It was just a few days ago when rumours of a new MagicBook laptop from Honor would be getting a model with AMD CPUs. At the time, many like us predicted that this laptop could be the latest MagicBook Pro and it seems that prediction is accurate.

According to a new leak by @_rogame on Twitter, the has just revealed some of the key specs of this AMD model that will be available in two different variants. First, there's the one that comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H CPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM (2666MHz), and a 1TB Samsung NVMe SSD. The other one has an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H CPU, 8GB of DDR4 RAM (2666MHz), and a 512GB Samsung NVMe SSD.

Besides that, the leaker mentioned that the SSD vendor may vary, meaning that it might not be a Samsung SSD for all regions. He also claimed that the RAM is likely to be soldered, which would mean that you won't be able to upgrade it. More importantly, there's no info on a discrete GPU so far, so the laptop could be using the integrated Vega GPU. It could also be using the same Nvidia GeForce MX350 equipped on the Intel model launched a few months back.

The RAMs being soldered is considered the one niggle for this thin and light notebook, but what are your thoughts about it? Would you be interested in this AMD model of the MagicBook Pro? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Key tech specs of POCO M2 confirmed, comes with Full HD resolution and 6GB RAM

A few days ago, Poco confirmed that it has decided to launch the Poco M2, two months after it first launched the Poco M2 Pro. Some of the device's tech specs have been confirmed in a series of Twitter posts and as expected, it's mostly not too different from the Pro model.

Thanks to the official teasers, we now know that the Poco M2 will have a FullHD+ screen (1080 x 2400 resolution) like its Pro sibling. Poco has also previously mentioned that the display will be big. We're not sure whether it will have the same 6.67-inch size, but it's going to be different because the front camera is paired with a teardrop notch instead of a smaller punch-hole.

More RAM, more fun! Get ready to experience #PowerFTW with the most affordable 6GB RAM phone, #POCOM2.Launching on 8th September at 12 noon on @Flipkart.Visit now to check-out the next reveal: https://t.co/IhIRnUwfngRT if you having more RAM. pic.twitter.com/f8d55ZfpxJ

Transform your WTF viewing moments to #PowerFTW moments with the FHD+ Display.#POCOM2 is arriving on 8th September at 12 noon on @Flipkart.For the next reveal, visit here: https://t.co/6jQJuI4kfkRT & hit to show your excitement. pic.twitter.com/RdxciDqeOQ

In terms of tech specs, it was also confirmed that the device will sport 6GB of RAM, which is likely the maximum like the Poco M2 Pro. As you can tell, the Poco M2 has so far proven to be fairly similar to the Pro variant. If there's anything that may be used to differentiate between the two, it's most likely going to be the cameras or the chipset.

Of course, that's just our speculation on what could be different. With that said, would you be interested in the Poco M2 series if it launches here or would you prefer the upcoming Poco X3 NFC? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates on this phone.


Key tech specs revealed Dimensity 2000 could be a true competitor to Snapdragon 898

The next-gen flagship chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek are expected to arrive later this year. Recently, we've also heard several rumours about respective offerings, Snapdragon 898 and Dimensity 2000. Now, a reputable Chinese tipster shared that the two chips might be very close in terms of performance, which hypes up the competition even more.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Snapdragon 898 will be based on Samsung's 4nm process node and features one ARM Cortex-X2 Super Core clocked at 3.0GHz. There are also three mid-tier performance cores operating at 2.5GHZ and four power-efficient CPU cores running at a maximum frequency of 1.79GHz. Previous reports have suggested that these will be ARM's new V9 architecture-based Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 cores respectively. Lastly, an Adreno 730 GPU will be included for the graphics.

On the other side, MediaTek's upcoming offering has the same CPU core arrangement. The Dimensity 2000 will also have the same base frequency of 1.8GHz as the Snapdragon 898, alongside a maximum frequency of 3.0GHz. However, for the three Cortex-A710 middle cores, it offers a considerably higher clock speed of 2.85GHz. Instead of Samsung's semiconductor, the Tawainese company uses TSMC's 4nm architecture and features a Mali-G710 MC10 GPU.

Recent reports have also claimed that the Dimensity 2000 will be 20% more power-efficient than Qualcomm's next-generation flagship chip. Therefore, is the US company going to have one true competitor after years? Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts on this article and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech reports.


Killing Floor 2, The Escapist 2 and Lifeless Planet are now free to claim on Epic GameS Store

It's been a while since Epic Games was giving away free games during our MCO period, and just a few hours ago, the gaming platform just sent out not one, not two, but three games for free for us to claim. The three free games are Killing Floor 2, Lifeless Planet: Premium Edition and The Escapist 2.

For those who are unaware, you can say Killing Floor 2 is quite similar to the classic Left 4 Dead 2 game, the only difference is that the zombies in Killing Floor 2 are things made out of your nightmares in every unimaginable possible. Besides that, this game is also considered one of the best co-op games to play with your friends online so you can give it a go. On the other hand, Lifeless Planet is an old action-adventure game where you travel as an astronaut and finally, The Escapists 2 is pretty self-explanatory.

You can claim these three games right now on the Epic Games Store for a limited period of time (until 16 July at 11PM). Moreover, Torchlight II will be the next free game next week and if you've never played that, it's a Role Playing Game that's similar to the Diablo series and pretty fun. Stay tuned for more trending game news at TechNave.com.


Kingston Canvas React Plus Kit 256GB review - Fast microSD card for the 4K / 8K videographers

These days many videographers are embracing 4K or starting to adopt 8K video resolutions. As such, it is important that they get storage that can keep up with the massive file sizes that such videos can become. Looking to offer what these videographers are looking for is the recently revealed Kingston Canvas React Plus Kit 256GB microSD card which we’ll be covering in the review below.

In terms of design, the Canvas React Plus Kit doesn’t change much as both the microSD and it’s SD card adapter look pretty much the same as any other microSD and SD flash memory. What sets this kit apart is the additional MobileLite Plus MicroSD USB card reader bundled together.

The kit comes with an additional MobileLite Plus microSD card reader

Offering faster reading speeds than the norm, this card reader plugs in to most laptops with plug and play ease. Thankfully, it is also quite compact as well, so it’s easy to carry around even if you’re a drone or action camera user who likes to travel light.

In terms of tech specs, the Canvas React Plus can reach read speeds of up to 285MB/s and write speeds of 165MB/s with a range of storage options from 64GB to 256GB (which is definitely faster than our usual 200MB/s microSD cards). Our 256GB microSD card review unit is also compatible with UHS-II, U3, V90 and A1 systems.

The Kingston Canvas React Plus 256GB microSD scores in CrystalDiskMark

Our benchmarks (using CrystalDiskMark 7.0) revealed that read speeds did almost reach the claimed 285MB/s read speed with a speed of 282.24MB/s. Surprisingly, write speeds exceeded the claimed speed of 165MB/s to reach 239.70 MB/s but we expect that this is only if used with the MobileLite Plus microSD card reader.

Performance-wise, we had pretty much no issues with it, with no excessive heat up or lag but bear in mind that most such memory cards don’t show any difference until after 1 year or 2 of regular usage. Therefore, we can’t make any sort of assumptions as to the microSD’s reliability. We’ll be sure to update the review after a year or so though, so stay tuned to this space.

Here's the full package for the Kingston Canvas React Kit

Overall, the Kingston Canvas React Plus Kit makes for a pretty value-added buy despite the RM949 price tag thanks to the additional MobileLite Plus microSD card reader. However, because of this, it’s probably much better suited for videographers who use 4K / 8K video recording drones or action cameras but if you use your smartphone for that, that's also fine but you'll lose out on the speed gains.

We’d really recommend you take good care of that bundled MobileLite Plus microSD card reader, cause you’ll probably lose all of that extra read and write speed if you do somehow lose the reader. There’s also another caveat in that you should probably avoid using it in too extreme situations (frozen environments below -25C or heat more than 85C) but it should survive most normal drone or action camera usage.

What do you think? Are you more of a SanDisk user? Does the additional microSD card reader sway your decision somewhat? Let us know in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com

Here are the tech specs and features for the Kingston Canvas React Plus Kit:

Pros: Additional bundled MobileLite Plus microSD card reader and faster read and write speeds for 4K / 8K video recording.

Cons: A bit pricey and can only reach claimed speeds with bundled MobileLite Plus microSD card reader.

Summary: Pretty good value buy microSD kit for the performance 4K / 8K videographer.


Kingston announces a 2TB thumbdrive, the Kingston DataTraveller Ultimate GT

Have you ever moaned about your small thumbdrive capacity? Well after you get yourself this new thumbdrive from Kingston, you will never go hungry for storage. The new Kingston DataTraveller Ultimate GT is the, well, ultimate thumbdrive to own.

It is a 2 Terabyte (1 TB = 1000GB) thumbdrive in a formfactor that is reminiscence of earlier thumbdrive. It is chunky, but the build quality is top notch as it is made out of metal (zinc allow to be precise). It is also available in a smaller capacity of 1TB. It connects with a USB Type-A connector, but at USB 3.1 speeds – so you can be sure to have high speed transfer as and when you need it.

It will be out for sale by February 2017, but no price has been announced yet. We can wager that the price will be high however so start saving up. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news and information on technology.


Kingston launched a limited edition badminton USB drive to celebrate Malaysia’s dominance in the sport

How have y'all spent your Malaysia Day holiday? To continue bringing out the patriotism in us, Kingston has launched a limited edition badminton-shaped USB drive that some of the badminton lovers would totally love to get one. The unique USB drive is designed to celebrate Malaysia’s dominance in the sport by winning the Thomas Cups several times and also many medals from the Olympic Games.

The USB drive features a minimalistic design, delicate feather patterns, and smooth touch to exemplify the craftsmanship and quality of Kingston. It will also come with a red Kingston Rex rubber tag to avoid the USB drive from being lost easily by adding a bright colour to it. There is also a chain provided to hang it on your belongings for convenience.

The limited-edition USB drive will be available with 64GB storage and USB 3.2 Gen 1 performance. It is priced at RM89 and you can get it through retail stores or online shopping platforms like Lazada and Shopee. Kingston will also offer a 5-year warranty and free technical support if anything goes wrong.

Let us know what you think about Kingston's badminton-shared USB drive on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech news.


Kingston refreshes their UHS-II ‘Canvas’ Card Series and ‘MobileLite Plus’ Readers

Kingston Technology, recently announced the refresh of its ‘Canvas’ series Flash memory cards to Canvas Plus. The new SD and microSD lineup include Kingston’s first UHS-II cards. To keep up with these Canvas Plus memory cards, there will also be new MobileLite Plus UHS-II readers.

Targeting 4K/8K video production, the new memory cards include 3 different Canvas Plus variations for both SD and microSD cards which include the Select Plus, Go! Plus, and React Plus. The Canvas Go! Plus and Canvas React Plus join the Canvas Select Plus, which began shipping in Q4 2019.

While they support the latest 4K and 8K video capture, the React Plus series and MobileLite Plus are also backwards compatible with UHS-I and conventional SD bus standards. MobileLite Plus readers will be available on their own or as a bundle with React Plus cards to ensure optimized speeds.

The Canvas Plus Flash cards have a lifetime warranty and free technical support. No actual Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but for more information check out their site.


ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe + 128GB storage confirmed for Malaysia at RM1599, ZenFone Go coming for RM509

In a surprise announcement during the ASUS ZenFone Selfie launch, ASUS Malaysia have confirmed our earlier report that the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe is coming to Malaysia for RM1599. This version packs in all the highest-end features such as 4GB RAM and 64-bit 2.3Ghz Intel Atom Z3580 processor along with 128GB of built-in storage plus up to 128GB microSD support. It also features the latest polygon faceted backplate from the ASUS Illusion series of patterned backplates in purple and white for a more striking look. Available as soon as next week, the ZenFone Deluxe maintains a 13MP PixelMaster rear camera and 5MP front camera along with 4G LTE Cat 6 and Dual SIM Dual Standby support. The 5.5-inch display is a full HD resolution. Also on display was the ZenFone Go, said to be the replacement for the lower-end ZenFones. Priced for around RM509 the smartphone feels slim with a matte back but retaining the same premium metal features like the concentric circle front panel and metallic looking buttons. No news about when the ZenFone Go might be coming but we expect it to be soon. Overall, it still feels premium but do check out our hands-on photos below.


Kingston releases a new Limited Edition 2021 Mini Cow USB Drive in Malaysia for RM89

In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year next month, Kingston Technology just announced that they are going to launch a new Limited Edition 2021 Mini Cow USB Flash Drive in Malaysia. Since it's the Year of the Ox, the pendrive comes with a cow figurine protecting it and costs just RM89.

As one of the 12-collectable designs from the Kingston New Year USB Flash Drive - Mini Collection, this limited edition USB drive is equipped with 64GB storage capacity and USB 3.2 Gen 1 speed performance. It's compatible with most operating systems which includes Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (SP1), Mac OS (v.10.10.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS. It even comes with a unique milk bottle package just for fun.

On top of that, it has a 5-year warranty with free technical support as well. What do you think of this cow pendrive? Personally, I think it's adorably cute. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Kingston releases new Type-C USB Drives, starting price from RM24

While we are heading towards the digital cloud in the future, many are still using a pen drive or hard drive to save their files. It's also noted that some new laptops these days are beginning to integrate USB Type C ports so to respond to this, Kingston have launched two new Type C USB Drives in Malaysia - the DataTraveler 80 and DataTraveler 70.

If you're wondering whats the difference between the two, the former can transfer speeds up to 200MB/s read and 60MB/s write, whereas the latter uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds. Both drives have the same storage capacities of 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB, but the DataTraveler 80 has the extra 256GB option.  For the complete list of prices, check them out below:

These two new drives are not only compatible with laptops using USB C, but as well as with Android smartphones, tablets and PCs. With this, you can seamlessly transfer your data between these devices with either the DataTraveler 80 or 70. A five-year warranty is applicable to both too.

As aforementioned, the DataTraveler 80 and DataTraveler 70 are available in Malaysia now and you can head over to their official online store on Lazada here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Kirin 1020's performance expected to be 50% better than Kirin 990

Huawei's Kirin 990 chipset may be a powerful chipset, but the company probably won't be able to advance much beyond what they can currently do with the 7nm process. Instead, Huawei decided to move to the 5nm process for the rumoured upcoming Kirin 1020 chipset, codenamed 'Baltimore'.

According to Gizmochina, the Kirin 1020 chipset will feature Cortex-A78 CPU cores. These are expected to deliver up to 50% more performance compared to the Cortex-A76 CPU cores of the Kirin 990 chipset. That's a significant upgrade and could enable developers to build more complex apps. As for the GPU's specs, we haven't heard anything on that yet. However, we're hoping for an equally big jump over the current chipset's 16-Core Mali-G76 GPU.

With this big of an upgrade, would it convince you to upgrade from a current gen device? Let us know on our Facebook page, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Kirin 820 chipset details leaked, comes with 5G and Mali-G77 GPU

Thought that 5G would be the playground of expensive flagship devices in 2020? That's not the case as companies are already working on mid-range chipsets with 5G. In the latest leak, some basic info of the Kirin 820 chipset by HiSilicon was revealed and it's expected to provide 5G connectivity to mid-range devices.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Kirin 820 chipset is manufactured on the 7nm process and will come with ARM Cortex-A76 CPU cores and a Mali-G77 GPU. For reference, even the flagship Kirin 990 chipset is still using a Mali-G76 GPU. Allegedly, the Mali-G77 should provide 1.4x more GPU performance compared to its predecessor. However, we do expect it to be clocked at a lower frequency in a mid-range chipset.

Moreover, the Kirin 820 is the first mid-range chipset to have this GPU. It's also expected to have an upgraded NPU and ISP. In terms of performance, it's likely to be far superior to a device using the Kirin 810 chipset, like the Honor 20S. Incidentally, it seems that this new chipset is supposed to be used in the Honor 30S, which is rumoured to be launching in April 2020.

Judging from what's been said, it seems like the goal of this chipset is to enable better gaming performance and 5G connectivity on mid-range devices, which gamers would certainly appreciate. But what do you think about it? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Kirin 980 media briefing reveals powerful energy efficient features and a renewed focus on video

Huawei Malaysia recently held a briefing regarding the Kirin 980 chipset featuring dual NPU (Neural Network Processing Unit) and a 1.4Gbps LTE Cat 21 modem over a more energy efficient 7nm fabrication process. Set to appear first in the Huawei Mate 20 series in London on 16 October 2018, key highlights of the chipset includes 75% improvement in single core performance and a faster yet 178% more energy efficient Mali-G76 GPU for an overall energy efficiency increase of 58%.

The Kirin 980 chipset will actually use 8 cores, with 2 super cores (the latest Cortex A-76), 2 large cores and 4 small efficiency cores for heavy, medium and light-load scenarios. It will utilize a Flex-Scheduling intelligence mechanism to intelligently distribute these loads so that your Kirin 980 device maintains longer battery life while offering peak performance. This energy efficiency is continued with a dual-frequency GPS (L5+L1) for super-precise positioning that is more energy efficient and thus won’t contribute so much to a hotter device.

However, the Kirin 980 will definitely be able to deliver on the performance side, as Huawei also demoed its ability to display HD level gaming at steady 60 frames per second while also projecting this game to a HDTV. It also hints at better Easy Projection with the ability to play games and use apps in full screen. GPU Turbo was also mentioned as being more effective with the Kirin 980, but we won’t know how much so until we get our hands on the Huawei Mate 20.

Able to focus better on joints and lines, the Kirin 980 makes the leap to object detection from image recognition in the Kirin 970. This includes better predictive motion which in the demo video of the camera, shows that the Kirin 980 easily follows the joints of objects, allowing for better and faster focus. According to Huawei, this will result in better videos.

While it may offer better video recording, its usage of dual ISP 4.0 also hints at improvements in the rumoured triple rear camera of the upcoming Huawei Mate 20, which could improve pixel throughput by 46%. This would result in better noise reduction and colour reproduction for clearer photos. When combined with the object detection this could mean that AI-assisted photo composition could also be a feature, making it even easier to take good photos.

So far, everything looks quite rosy for the Kirin 980 powered Huawei Mate 20 series as we can expect a more energy efficient device that can take better photos and equally good, if not better videos. Huawei did confirm though that while the new modem is faster and connects better than before, it is expected to offer up until 4.5G LTE speeds, indicating that we probably won’t see practical 5G networks until the next Kirin in 2019. Still, even now, it looks like there’s a lot more features in store, so stay tuned to TechNave.com

A closer look at the camera being used by the Huawei Kirin 980, coming soon to the Huawei Mate 20?


Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC release: Dirac HD Sound, ANC, and 21-hour battery life for ~RM1263

There's no lack of true wireless stereo earbuds on the market these days. Brands have been churning these out at a rapid pace, but not many of them are really that good. For something more premium, there's the new Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC.

Launched yesterday, the T5 II True Wireless ANC has a similar design to last year's T5 II True Wireless. It uses custom 5.8mm drivers, a frequency range of 10Hz to 19kHz, and 50mAh batteries in each bud. It can deliver up to 7 hours of music playback with the ANC disabled, or 21 hours with the charging case included. It also has a two-mic hybrid design that helps with noise cancellation.

Yup, this model comes with active noise cancellation (ANC). Klipsch claims that its new model has better ANC than the competition, though they neglected to mention what models. Besides the ANC, the T5 II True Wireless ANC has a bunch of other features. This includes hands-free gestures (using head movement), Dirac HD Sound for enhanced audio quality, signal boosting for long-range Bluetooth 5 connectivity, and more.

The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC retails for USD 299 (~RM1263) and will be available in Silver, Gunmetal, and Copper colours. Personally, I think this could be worth it if you're into premium audio products. The brand also has a reputation for delivering audio quality. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Klipsch is making true wireless earbuds with AI and gesture controls

True wireless earbuds are all the rage these days and the trend probably won't die anytime soon. Now, Klipsch is set to announce a few new ones at the Consumer Electronics Show 2020. Two of those models will come with AI and gesture controls, which we assume will make it easier for playback control.

The two models refer to the Klipsch T10 True Wireless and T5 True Wireless ANC, priced respectively at USD 649 (~RM2653) and USD 299 (~RM1222). According to Engadget, Klipsch has confirmed that the two will also have active noise cancellation, though there was no specific details or tech specs given. In addition to those two, Klipsch will also be revealing a sports version of the T5 Wireless and the T5 Wireless II, for USD 229 (~RM936) and USD 199 (~RM813).

All of the new earbuds can be paired to the Klipsch Connect App. Using the app, you will be able to get access to basic functions like equaliser settings, checking the battery level, or directly get in touch with customer support. The app is scheduled to be launched on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in January 2020.

Anyone of you here owns a pair of Klipsch true wireless earbuds? How do they perform against the competition? Do share your experiences with other true wireless earbuds on our Facebook page. Also, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Knights of the Old Republic remake will feature extensive reworks

Although Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was a relative success, a lot of the more recent Star Wars games are considered subpar by fans. That wasn't always the case, with LucasArts producing many top titles back in the day. Now, one of them is set to make a huge comeback with a remake.

During the PlayStation Showcase earlier this week, Aspyr Media announced the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KotOR) for the PlayStation 5. Originally developed by Bioware, KotOR was an RPG that used rules from Dungeons & Dragons. It was a popular Star Wars game that allowed players to customise the main character that can be aligned to either the light or dark side of the Force.

KotOR is a pretty old game, so we can expect the remake's graphics to be MUCH better than this

What's exciting is that the remake isn't going to be a simple one. According to VGC, Aspyr declared that it will rebuild the game from the ground up, while "maintaining the integrity of story and character from the original". From that description, we can expect the game's story to be mostly similar. But the graphics and gameplay mechanics will likely be overhauled. In fact, the game's producer confirmed that players can expect higher levels of visual fidelity.

Unfortunately, the remake's producer said that it will be some time before Aspyr can reveal more details to the public. Moreover, this is going to be a timed exclusive for the PS5. Don't expect the game to be out anytime soon, let alone for the PC. Having said that, are you excited for KotOR's remake? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for future updates about it.


Kodak announces the Ektra – an Android-powered reboot of a legendary name

Rebooting a well-known name is not something is easily done, and Kodak has a long history of products behind them. However they are looking to the future, by reviving a name from the past. Kodak Ektra is an Android-powered smartphone with an impressive spec list on paper, and on looks too.

Kodak explains that the Ektra is all about the old-school experience - there are even genuine leather accessories that look so much like classic camera cases. The back of the phone itself is leatherette with a camera hump and grip, evoking the look of Kodak’s analogue cameras. The camera itself features a 21MP camera with an f/2.0 lens and Optical Image Stabilization. It features Phase Detection AF and 4K video recording. A dual-LED, dual-tone LED flash is on the back (xenon would have been a lovely touch here). There’s a solid 13MP camera on the front for selfies.

Underneath the leather-like covering, the Ektra has a 5” 1080p screen. It’s powered by a Helio X20 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There’s a microSD slot, so you won’t run out of memory soon. Also, there’s a big 3,000mAh battery inside. No news yet on the availability of the phone around the world, but UK will be getting it for £450 (~RM 2309). Stay tuned to TechNave for more news on the Kodak Ektra.


Kodak cameraphones coming at CES 2015?

According to recent announcements, Kodak could be coming out with their own cameraphones as soon as CES 2015. The camera maker announced that it will be collaborating with Bullit to make some Android devices that includes two phones, one tablet and a smart camera (a digital camera with WiFi or mobile connectivity) which in their own words includes:

"... a range of Android mobile devices offering best-in-class image management software and features, along with great design and user experience".

"... bespoke image capture, management, and sharing features ..."

"... advanced remote management software"

"... the latest Android OS and features found on high-end smartphones"

Still no Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but we expect more information will be available in the next few weeks.


ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition, Zoom and Max coming to Malaysia by end of 2015

Asides from the ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser series, ASUS Malaysia recently held a media briefing that revealed a roadmap of coming ZenFones for 2015. This includes the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition, ASUS ZenFone Zoom and ASUS ZenFone Max. The ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition will feature all the highest-end tech specs including a 64-bit Intel Atom processor, 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. ASUS will also include a 128GB microSD card as part of the package for a still unknown price tag sometime in November 2015. The ZenFone Zoom on the other hand offers a 3x optical zoom without any telescoping lens while the ZenFone Max will pack in a 5000 mAh battery, both with expected Malaysia release dates in December 2015. No pricing details yet, but we expect the ZenFone Deluxe Special Edition and ZenFone Zoom to range from at least RM1000 and above. While the battery is massive, the other tech specs on the ZenFone Max are decidedly midrange indicating a price tag of around RM799 or RM899 for the ZenFone Max. Stay tuned the next couple of months for more information.


Kodak to introduce a new smartphone this October 20

A name more associated to film and photography, Kodak is in the midst of launching a new smartphone at the end of this month. Even though their earlier launch the IM5 wasn’t received as good as they hoped, it doesn’t stop them to go ahead with a second model.

The new teaser of the smartphone hints of a higher quality build, with metal construction or finish on the phone. The eponymous Kodak logo can be seen etched on what we assume is the power button. The date on the teaser states October 20, so we have to wait until then to see what the specs of the phone will be like as no information has been share whatsoever.

We hope Kodak may surprise us all and come out with a new device that makes us want to get one for ourselves. In the meantime, stay tuned to TechNave for more news and reviews.


Kohai debut as the first Malaysian eSports Community Matchmaking Platform for mobile gamers

Today, a new Kohai app just made its debut as the first Malaysian platform for Malaysian eSports gamers and enthusiastic fans. So what does it exactly do? Strap your seatbelt on, we are gonna explain to you the fundamentals and how features.

As aforementioned, Kohai aims to unite the Malaysian eSport community through the platform. Its name is inspired by the Japanese social relation system of senpai-kohai, translating to senior-junior. With this philosophy, Kohai practices it in the form of Gamers and Partners, which allows the latter to earn while playing while gamers interact with players of a higher skill level.

Moreover, Kohai utilises pay-to-learn and play-to-earn models respectively for Gamers and Partners. Gamers have the option of real-time whereby they can select a rank/tier they want to achieve and get paired with a Partner to begin training at a fixed rate of RM10 per hour. For scheduled gaming sessions, Gamers can choose to pre-schedule or train at a later date with the chosen Partner.

Rates depend on several factors such as desired ranking, character requests, match length and others. To ensure a fair user practice, Partners are allocated a maximum of 72 hours to complete a Gamer's match or training request. A total of 80% of fees from every session will be paid to the Partner via direct bank transfer by Kohai.

With this knowledge, there are two different Kohai apps - The Kohai Gamer app (available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store) is for Gamers, where players can request for a Partner to engage in either casual gaming or upskilling in just three to five simple steps. The Kohai Partner app (available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store) is dedicated to Partners, where players can register, get certified, and start earning by gaming or training with Gamers.

Currently, Kohai is in a partnership with Geek Fam, a professional eSports progaming team. Kohai has also organised its very own eSports tournament, the Kohai Championships, for Mobile Legends Bang Bang. This tournament, which started on 4 September 2021 and will continue until 26 September 2021, features 64 teams competing for a total prize pool of RM11,000.00. Although registration has closed, more information can be found on Kohai’s social media channels listed below:

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


Kominfo apologizes to Indonesian gamers for blocking Steam, Epic Games & other online services

During the weekend, Indonesian gamers woke up to the devasting news that their government, the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) had blocked several platforms such as Steam, Epic Games, Battle.net and many others (PayPal lol). It was trending with much heat on Twitter and many criticised Kominfo for enforcing the policy for tax purposes.

With this, Kominfo issued an apology to the Indon gamers and the public for blocking access to several service providers. The apology came from the Director of Kominfo, Semuel Abrijani Pangerapan saying he understands the gamers' frustration as he is also a gamer (playing golf games lol) and felt the impact. However, he insisted that the policy must be enforced and hoped the companies register as soon as possible.

For context, the policy Penyelenggara Sistem Elektronik Lingkup Privat (PSE) is new and requires foreign companies to comply in order to continue their business there. The law could also give the government access to their citizen's data which was often criticised and many websites that aren't game-related even got blocked.

Websites that have little to do with gaming include the aforementioned PayPal, Yahoo, MediaFire, GitHub, GitLab and other productivity services like Microsoft Azure. While it's possible to use VPN to bypass it, that would mean paying VPN companies for their services. There are some free VPN services too but also a risk of exposing the user's data.

It's a bit amusing to see such a situation happening in our neighbouring country. A few years ago, Steam was also blocked in Malaysia for releasing a fighting game that was filled with a roster of gods and deities that was "deemed offensive". Steam was quickly unblocked by MCMC since it was released by a game publisher within the platform itself.


Konami could be remaking Metal Gear Solid as PS5 exclusive

If you're one of those lamenting the lack of proper games from Konami, here's some news that might cheer you up. While it's not a new one, there's a rumour that claims the original Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2 will be coming to PC. There's also a rumour that there will be a remake of the original game for the Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5).

According to RedGamingTech (via GamesRadar), the first Metal Gear Solid game will be getting a full remake (not just a port) that will be exclusive to the PS5. Sources say it'll be a good remake, so we're assuming that Konami will be using the latest version of its Fox Engine to develop it. It'll be similar to what Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which may as well be a new game.

Interestingly enough, the source said that the game will be a PS5 exclusive but will also be coming to PC. This indicates that it'll be a timed-exclusive, rather than a permanent one. Besides that, Metal Gear Solid 2, 3, and 4 will be ported to the PS5. All three games are expected to get HD remasters, though we feel that MGS 2 could also benefit from a full remake (hint hint).

Like all rumours, do take this news with a grain of salt. But if true, we hope that Konami will be able to pull off this remake. With that said, is there some other game you wish would get the full remake treatment? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Konami releases Chain of Souls card battle RPG game on iTunes

Konami has recently released their Chain of Souls card battle RPG game for Apple iPhone 4 or later devices on iTunes. Featuring various fantasy card characters in a card battle, the game offers a bit of a twist by incorporating chain puzzle game elements. Before you can play a card you must first get a chain of three or more puzzle pieces of the same colour. Higher chains give better scores and effects while battle cards can evolve into stronger, more powerful versions, offering players a bit more depth than your average card battle game. However, like the better card battle games out there you get bonuses by combining certain battle cards to unleash powerful skills against your foes. Konami Chain of Souls is currently available on iTunes but you can also visit the Chain of Souls site for more information.


Konami releases PES Manager for Android and iOS

PES Manager [©Konami Digital Entertainment]

Konami Digital Entertainment has recently launched PES Manager featuring football game management and realistic matches shown in 3D for Android and iOS devices. Based on World Soccer Collection S, the top grossing soccer game app in Japan, the game offers more than 1500 star player badges with real player pictures from various EU leagues. The objective of the game is to win and collect player badges and then form a unique team from Europe's top football players. Different play styles and skill sets can be assigned while special skills can be activated during the game. While matches are played in 3D, users can change players on the field, formations and other instructions while the game is playing in real-time. Game campaigns and events through the Facebook page and the PES Manager site are expected to come soon after the app launch. The game is free to play but has in-app purchasing for extra features. For more information, check out PES Manager at Google Play or the App Store.


Konami unveiled 3 gaming PCs which includes the C300, C700, and C700+ from the price of ~RM7478

It seems that Konami has recently unveiled 3 gaming PCs including the C300, C700, as well as the C700+ and they come equipped with specs such as up to an Intel i7-9700, RTX 2070 Super, and up to 16GB RAM. While the release date of the desktops is expected to be around the end of September 2020, there is no news on the Malaysia release date as of now.

To go into more detail, the C300 priced at 184800 Yen (~RM7478) comes equipped with an Intel Core i5-9400F, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, as well as an Nvidia GTX1650. As for the C700 and C700+, both the desktops come equipped with the same specs like the Intel Core i7-9700, 16GB of RAM, RTX 2070 Super, 512GB SSD and a 1TB Hard Drive.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting any of the desktops by Konami if it were to be available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


#KonfemAwesome Samsung Galaxy A series promotion: up to RM100 instant rebate and price from RM399 onward

If you planning to change your current phone, here are some #KonfemAwesome promotions for the Samsung Galaxy A series. The instant rebates are up to RM100 and the promo price is as low as RM399, and it has already begun until 18 October while stock lasts. Check out the list below and see is there any smartphones that are in your mind.

On the other hand, if you purchase one of the selected Galaxy A phones, you may take part in the Gemilang Confirm Amazing photo contest. By joining the contest, you may stand a chance to win a Samsung 65-inch TU8500 4K UHD Smart TV, or weekly prizes such as Convection Microwave Oven with HOT BLAST (32L) and Samsung Canister Bagless with Twin Chamber System (360W).

Is there any Samsung Galaxy A series smartphone that is in your mind now? If yes, which model would it be? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Korean Samsung Galaxy S4 Owners Angry about Plus Version

Despite only just being released, near confirmed rumours about a Samsung Galaxy S4 version (that may be known as the Samsung Galaxy S4 Plus) that is not only powered by a much faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor but also supports LTE Advanced or LTE-A have made Samsung Galaxy S4 buyers in Korea quite angry. While there are still no LTE-A networks available just yet in Korea, SK Telecom of Korea is supposedly planning to roll it out in Q2 of 2013 with a deadline due in September. As mentioned earlier LTE-A provides speeds of up to 1Gbps.

“I might have not purchased the Galaxy S4 and waited for the newest model if I knew my smartphone did not run on the LTE Advanced network” one angry Korean buyer said.


Kuaishou launches Snack Video, a short video app that looks and feels like TikTok

Short videos have become familiar popular with the younger crowd in recent times, something that can be attributed to the existence of TikTok. Which is why it's not surprising to see that companies wanting to compete in that space. Just earlier this month, YouTube that it was releasing a new feature called Shorts and now Kuaishou Technology has launched Snack Video to compete.

As the name suggests, Snack Video is all about videos that are like junk food - quick to be consumed and easy to digest. According to the South China Morning Post, each Snack Video post is limited to 57 seconds long, which is in contrast to TikTok's maximum 60-second video length. You're also able to easily add friends via your contact list or social media apps.

Snack Video vs TikTok - Don't they look similar?

The app is now available on the Google Play Store and if you look at the user interface, you can see some similarities between the newer app and TikTok. For example, the 'Trending' feature in Snack Video is TikTok's 'Discovery'. Interesting enough, this is the Tencent-backed company's second short video app after the one called 'Kwai'.

Considering TikTok's dominance in what's already become a matured market, it's hard to imagine that less well-known competitor can break into the scene successfully. Has anyone of you already tried this app yet? How does it compare to the likes of TikTok? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition announced with 256GB storage + 128GB microSD

The recently announced ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe looks to be getting an upgrade as the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition was recently announced for Brazil, this time packing in 256GB of storage over the previous 128GB. While 128GB is already huge, 256GB should make this Special Edition the videographers go to cameraphone along with other professionals who work with large files. Other tech specs remain the same as before though with a 64-bit 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor, 4GB RAM, up to 128GB microSD slot and 5.5-inch FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. There are also a 13MP Pixelmaster rear camera with double tone LED flash, 5MP front camera and 3000 mAh battery. It will have two backplates, an angled black line version and a white Illusion pattern. So far there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details but it seems unlikely that it will reach Malaysia through official channels anytime soon, considering that we still haven't got the ZenFone Zoom and are now just getting the ZenFone Selfie next weekend. It'd be great if we were wrong, but if you still want the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition keep an eye on third-party sellers like SatuGadgetDotCom or DirectD.


Kuala Lumpur Hunters defends championship title for the fifth time and won RM40,000 grand prize

Just yesterday at The Legends Circuit (TLC) Malaysia Grand Finals held in conjunction with the Selangor Cyber Games at Paradigm Mall, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur Hunters (KLH) successfully defended their champion spot against Eternity Esports. This marks their fifth consecutive title and has brought home RM40,000 grand prize.

Moreover, this summer win will also bring the KLH to qualify for the upcoming Garena Premier League (GPL) which will be held from 25-27 August in Bangkok, Thailand. GPL is one of the regional tournaments featuring seven Southeast Asian representatives, serving as a prerequisite to the League of Legends World Championships with two qualifying slots.

In addition, it is also announced that TLC Malaysia will be reformed as the League of Legends Championship Malaysia, but in short, it will be just called the League Championship Malaysia (LCM), designed to elevate the professional eSports scene in Malaysia and position League of Legends as the most comprehensive league to be held domestically.

Meanwhile, there was also a Cosplay Collision between 10 local cosplayers finished with Dovah showcasing a stellar performance as Blood Moon Kalista to walk away with the grand prize of RM3000. The winning performance was unanimously decided by guest judges including professional Cosplayer Aza Miyuko from South Korea. as well as Weon Haur and Fujiwara Kazuko from Malaysia.

Lucky draw giveaway by Mr Khoo, General Manager for Lenovo MY & SG

TLC Malaysia is a proud partner of Digi Telecommunications, Lenovo: Legion Gaming Series, Logitech and TIME Fibre Network.


Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has been selected for the PUBG Mobile Club Open 2019 Fall Split Global Finals

From the recent Level Up Play event that happened during the weekend, there was a special PUBG Mobile presentation which was organized by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Sponsored by vivo Malaysia, the announcement was about the PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO) 2019 Fall Split Global Finals. There will be a total prize pool of USD 2.5 million (~RM10,360,000).

The Fall Split Global Finals of PMCO 2019 will be the world's largest mobile eSports tournament to date, as there will be a total of 16 pro and semi-progaming teams from 10 regions around the world. Also, Kuala Lumpur has been selected as the location for the tournament, where it will take place from 29 November until 1 December 2019 at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). The ticket sales have officially started now until 1 December 2019 and it's quite likely that the mobile progamers will be using the vivo V17 Pro to play the game.

Besides from its presentation in Level Up Play, some local companies have been sponsoring PUBG Mobile over the last few months that was leading up to the finals. This includes Vanke’s “Run for Fun” 5km running event, Yoodo’s Malaysia Campus Championship, a special partnership with Hungry Food Delivery app, as well as a massive metamorphosis of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Station near PWTC to become the first-ever interactive esports station in Kuala Lumpur.

The Level Up Play event was graced by the presence of Yang Berhormat Tuan Syed Saddiq bin Syed Abdul Rahman, Minister of Youth and Sports in Malaysia, alongside James Yang, Director of PUBG MOBILE Global eSports at Tencent Games. To know more about the PUBG MOBILE Club Open 2019, you can visit the page here to check it out, as well as the ticket information for the grand finals.

Stay tuned for more eSports news at TechNave.com.


Kuo: iPhone 15 series to get USB-C, but only the Pro models will have higher-speed data transfer

After Apple confirmed that it will comply with the EU’s USB-C regulations, we may be seeing the port being standard across next year’s iPhone 15 series, instead of the Lightning port. However, it looks like not all of the upcoming iPhone’s USB-C ports would be equal, as Apple is likely to put higher-speed data transfer on the iPhone 15 Pro series.

This is according to reliable tipster and tech insider Ming-Chi Kuo, who claimed that only the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max would sport USB-C ports with faster transfer speeds. As for the vanilla iPhone 15 models, they would still sport USB 2.0 speeds that are the same as the Lightning port.

Taking to Twitter, Kuo said that the iPhone 15 Pro models will likely have a USB-C port that “improve markedly” than the rest of the iPhone 15 series. He further elaborated that the Pro models will utilise “at least” USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3.

Hence, if users want their iPhones to have fast wired data transfer, then they have no option but opt for the Pro models next year. Of course, these are all mere speculation as nothing is confirmed as of yet by Apple, so do take this information with a grain of salt.

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


Kurio Phone announced as safest smartphone for kids

Kids are curious, that is a given and it is also a given that you can find a ton of stuff, apps and content you wouldn't want your kids to see on any normal Android smartphone or tablet. Acknowledging this, Techno Source and KD Interactive have released the Kurio Phone which they say is the safest smartphone for kids. Apart from blocking apps, access and content the Kurio Phone let's paranoid parents block certain numbers from calling, set up geofenced areas and determine how long the Kuria Phone can be used. Granted there are parental control apps which can do this, but the Kurio Phone integrates everything seamlessly. Parents can also be notified when the Kurio Phone is turned on or off or when the SIM has been changed. It also comes with anti-theft features like remote deletion, locking and taking a photo when it starts up (taking a picture of the thief) and sending it. Tech specs are reasonable with a multi-core processor, 4-inch display with 480 x 800 pixel resolution, 1GB of RAM, 4GB storage and up to 32GB microSD along with 3G and GPS. No details yet on Malaysia pricing or release dates but it should start being available from Q1 to Q2 of 2014.[Source]


Kyocera Brigadier smartphone offers Sapphire shield display (before Apple iPhone 6)

Much has been said about the tougher properties of sapphire crystal displays and how it may be used for the upcoming Apple iPhone 6, but we've yet to see it being used on other consumer level smartphones apart from the luxury brands like Vertu. However, Kyocera recently announced their Kyoceria Brigadier smartphone, a ruggedly built tough smartphone that should be the world's first smartphone using a Sapphire Shield display. Other tech specs and features of the Kyocera Brigadier include a 1.4GHZ Snapdragon 400 processor, 2GB RAM, 16 GB storage + microSD, 4.5-inch Sapphire shield display at 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, Android 4.4 KitKat and 3100 mAh battery. The smartphone is also rated for the military grade MIL-STD-810G standard, certifying that it is water, dust, shock, vibration, pressure and heat proof and capable of handling very rough environments.

While it may not pack in a dedicated camera shutter button, the screen can be used with gloves or wet fingers and it also packs in physical navigation buttons too. So far, no specific Malaysia release dates are available but it is priced at around $399.99 (RM1280) which doesn't sound too bad at all for a tough midrange tech spec smartphone.


LEAGOO Alfa 2 first impressions video : Rear touchscreen smartphone for below RM500?

A decent smartphone used to be pricey and not something that everyone can afford. But now, we're in 2016 where the term "cheap equals bad quality" doesn't really apply anymore for smartphones. So the question is, can you actually get a decent smartphone for less than RM 500? Even more so, a device that also has an interesting feature like a rear touchscreen? Watch our first impressions video as we find out about the LEAGOO Alfa 2.


LEAGOO Alfa 2 review - A very affordable smartphone with a rear touch panel

The LEAGOO Alfa 2 first made its debut on 7 March 2016 and for only RM449, this entry level smartphone is an improved and upgraded version of the previous Lead 2 and Lead 2s models with the first ever Ion Smart Touch feature (for their brand, OPPO has done it before), which isn't really seen on many smartphones these days even for the high-end ones.

It packs quite a number of features inside along with the Ion Smart Touch. Normally, people would skip through a low cost phone but perhaps they can make an exception for this one. Read below to find out what we mean.

The phone is available in Midnight Black, Dazzling White, Champagne Gold (we got this one, nice!) and Glossy Pink colour options. At the front, you should notice that the phone does not have a physical home button; that's because it doesn't need one as you just need to double tap the display or where the home button is at (the middle bottom) to wake the phone.

On the back, the colour Champagne Gold looks well polished even though it's made out of plastic, giving a premium look. But there's one thing i don't like about the back is how the rear camera hump sticks out, so you will definitely need a protector casing for that in order to avoid lens damage in the long run. Besides that, it's just your average looking smartphone.

The front with the HotKnot sensor (left), LED flash (middle right) and front camera (right)

The power and volume button on the side, you can also see the charging port at the bottom

This 7.5mm thick, you can see rear camera sticking out on the right side which I don't really like

The back with the rear camera and LED flash, Ion Smart Touch is below and the speaker is at the bottom, the 3.5mm headphone jack hole is visible at the very right top

The default LED ring home button is green, it can also turn blue which means you have a message and red for charging mode

If you don't know what the Ion Smart Touch is, let us educate you. It is a small rectangular area below the camera hump which acts like a touchscreen or Rear Touch Panel over the plastic. What this Ion Smart Touch does is offer one-handed user experience.

This allows navigation between the home screen from left to right, or scrolling through websites or apps, you can even double tap it to wake the device up, and even the camera is integrated with it by just press hold the center of the touch panel. This means you can now use the touch panel for snapping pictures and selfies! But be sure to hold the phone still because the phone is prone to move when you tap on the touch panel.

Where you set up your Ion Smart Touch in the settings

Customize which app you want for quick access with the Ion Smart Touch

While this feature is useful, there are a couple of problems. And it's not that is really hard to break the habit of not using your fingers to swipe on the front screen, but rather the feature can only do so much. For example, if you're surfing the Internet; you can't really use the Ion Smart Touch to scroll up and down, but if you flip it horizontally then it's a different story.

Using it on social apps like Facebook is alright, but I wish the touch panel was a bit wider because my finger was a bit too big for it to enjoy the experience. Not to mention, if you're playing games you also have to be careful of accidentally touching the touch panel, if not you could cost your winning chance but at least it can be disabled (but remembering to do this every time you game can get irritating).

Moving on, the Alfa 2 also has the HotKnot feature (something that I couldn't experience with the EX Mobile VoLte 2 device). And now that I have two devices that have the feature, I can finally try the feature out! The result? It's BLAZING FAST. Oh my goodness, I couldn't believe it when I tested it out by transferring songs. I thought it would take maybe less than a minute but it was all over within less than 10 seconds. HotKnot is a really awesome feature, although it's kinda weird that you have to stick two devices's front screen together to work.

Last but not least, the Alfa 2 are equipped with two SONY camera lens for the rear and front. Taking pictures in low light setting is no longer an issue too now that it comes with LED flash even for the front, we will show more picture samples later on below. And there's this thing called the Gesture Capture which I assume the camera will auto take a shot if you do the peace sign gesture, which isn't really working most of the time.

Legend has it that the user is still waiting for the camera to capture the image

Battery energy was already halfway down at halfday, but at least it charges moderately fast

Now onto the performance section, if you've already looked at the specifications above there's actually nothing much to look here. This thing wasn't built to be a powerhouse in the first place, but even without heavy usage the battery was already halfway just by taking some pictures from morning to afternoon, and I had not even started playing games yet.

Speaking of games, although Asphalt 8: Airbone is playable; the game actually feels a bit draggy (I can feel it), even for Minion Rush too for doing the jumps and slides, but good thing that when it heats up at the back it's still tolerable enough. Not bad for an entry-level phone I guess, but don't push it too far.

YouTube viewing is nice though, but can only go up to 720p

In the camera corner, the front camera is satisfactory; but I can't really say the same for other shots. When taking normal shots, it's either too bright or too dark so I'm not sure having an in-built Sony camera lens really helps at all, as the image details are kinda lacking the colour contrast so it's a bit annoying for a photographer like me. It may not produce the best pictures you want to, but at least it gets the job done. Below are the picture samples.

Close up shot (it was really delicious btw)

Wide shot under the sun, not bad I guess

Ok, so what's the verdict? The Alfa 2 looks presentable, Ion Smart Touch is useful but could use some improvements, HotKnot is awesome, camera is average at best, performance is just okay and the battery needs help. If we're talking about rear touch controls, Huawei are doing really interesting things with their rear fingerprint sensor which includes taking selfie shots, bringing up notification panels and yes, browsing through images in the gallery.

Granted, the LEAGOO Alfa 2 might not be the phone that most people would look out for (because of the brand) but for RM449, this is one of the better devices to get provided you aren't a heavy user and you're just looking for a budget phone. Besides, it gets most of the job done performing the basic needs. So if you're one of those looking for an economical phone but want it to do a bit more than what most smartphones can do, then this is the one for you.

*TechNave.com would like to thank LEAGOO for providing us with the LEAGOO Alfa 2 smartphone for this review. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


LEAGOO Alfa 2 with Ion Smart Touch feature and SONY camera lens for RM449 available in Malaysia now

Today on 7 March 2016, LEAGOO Alfa 2 is now available at every authorized LEAGOO dealers throughout Malaysia. For only RM449, Alfa 2 is an improved and upgraded version of the previous Lead 2 and Lead 2s models with the first ever Ion Smart Touch feature. Available in Midnight Black, Dazzling White, Champagne Gold and Glossy Pink colour options, below are the specifications:-

As usual, like the Alfa series line up, it looks premium and sleek with its new 2.5D arc edges design. The new LEAGOO OS 1.1 system (based on Android 5.1 Lollipop) inside also offers a couple of tricks up its sleeve with a new highlight feature, the Ion Smart Touch.

With the Rear Touch Panel for enhancing one handed user experience, the Ion Smart Touch allows three fingers tap to screenshot, two fingers to switch between themes, or used to navigate the home screen from left to right or scrolling through webpages or apps, double tap to wake the device up, and even the camera is integrated with it; which is just long pressing the center of Ion Smart Touch or even taking a selfie. All of these can be done without lifting a finger on the front screen.

Not to mention, the Alfa 2 are equipped with two SONY camera lens for the rear and front. Taking pictures in low light setting is not longer an issue too now that it comes with LED flash. For more information on the device, visit their official product page to check it out.


LEAGOO Alfa 4 hands-on video

The LEAGOO Alfa 4 is another value-beating smartphone from the Malaysian-Hong Kong company priced at just RM199. Features and tech specs are also above average for a device of this class as you can see below. It is also a fairly thin 8.9mm smartphone so check out our hands-on video to see if it is the device you're looking for.


LEAGOO Alfa 4 review - For a RM199 entry level smartphone, it's value for money

The LEAGOO Alfa 4 is LEAGOO’s entry level smartphone with an extremely affordable price for RM199 only. One might think why would anyone get their hands on a entry level smartphone wannabe, but sometimes we forget that there ARE some people out there who actually don’t want to spend so much cash and could care less of the tech specs. So after weeks of spending some time with it, here’s my review of the Alfa 4.

The size of the Alfa 4 is actually slightly bigger to the Apple iPhone 5, what’s more, because it’s an entry level phone class the device is pretty lightweight and compact. The body cover is quite solid, so you barely have to be worried if it knocks into something thanks to its good plastic material. It really brings back memories of the Nokia-era, when I can just roughly throw my phone onto a table from time to time.

Anyway, the 3.5mm headphone jack and charging port is located at the top, power and volume button on the right, and the speaker, rear camera and a LED flash is at the back. Also, do keep in mind that this is an entry level phone, so it’s best to keep our expectations low.

3MP camera , LED Flash and speaker (bottom) at the back

The power and volume button on the right

The 3.5mm headphone jack and charging port on the top

The LEAGOO Alfa 4 tech specs are as follows:

The Alfa 4 features are alright I guess, the first thing that I like is the LEAGOO UI 3.0 System that gives users a quick access to either messages (swipe up), camera (swipe left), phone call (swipe down) and finally swiping right to unlock. Upon entering, you are greeted by the familiar Android interface layout. Again from there, if you swipe left it will bring you to the music player which has a cool virtual turntable and moving the stick to the disc actually plays the songs you’ve inserted in. LEAGOO was also kind enough to put in a pair of free earphones inside the box too, but the earphone quality...is really underwhelming; so you’re better off using other earphones or headphones for it.

If you go to the camera page, you will notice that there are two parts - One which are the pictures you’ve taken before at the bottom, and the top that gives you another quick access to shooting pictures (see pic).I guess it’s for like a quickie when you’re in a rush, that camera feature takes a pretty quick shot but it doesn’t have auto-focus. Speaking of auto focus, the main camera app’s one is pretty weak and I always can’t seem to get decent close up shots (more on that later). And you have the typical camera features of colour effect, panorama and video record which is capable of recording HD 1080p, but being an entry level phone there’s nothing amazing about it.

Managing the Alfa 4 is quite simple too, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the settings. Changing the theme will change the icons which is nice, and the settings are separated into four sections to avoid a cluttering menu. Thumbs up for LEAGOO on that.

Now here comes the kicker, the Alfa 4 is actually incapable of running a 3D test during the AnTuTu benchmark test (it crashed before it can finish), let alone playing a 3D game. But that’s not the baffling part though, because for some reason it’s also incapable of downloading big size apps such as Plants vs Zombies with no internet interference (it was still downloading after 3 hours, you have to take my word for it). Oh well...that’s an entry level smartphone for you, since it only has 512 RAM and a 4-inch display with 400 x 800 resolution. Users will have to compromise playing 3D games, but they still can play 2D games which surprisingly runs as smooth as butter.

YouTube viewing is quite good too, but can only watch at 360p maximum

Battery usage after 2 hours of heavy usage

Now to the camera performance, as mentioned earlier the Alfa 4 is not suitable for close up shots (auto focus barely does anything). But other than that, the camera does alright even though it’s only 3MP (back) and 2MP (front). I was actually quite surprised on how well the picture came out after taking some selfie and normal distance shots, didn’t turn out as bad as I thought, but of course not fantastic either.

Close up shot of no HDR (left) and HDR mode (right)

So like I said in the introduction, if there are people who are crazy about tech specs performance; then there are also people who just need a smartphone to connect to the world. I think these type of devices suits users who just have different needs for their smartphone, build quality is certainly tough and above average while specifications are just enough for performing the basic needs, but for only RM199, the Alfa 4 is more than enough for the job. I never thought I’d say this, but this smartphone is indeed value for money so if you're one of those users then the Alfa 4 should be worth your while.

*TechNave.com would like to thank LEAGOO for providing us with the LEAGOO Alfa 4 smartphone for this review. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML is now available at the ASUS Store Malaysia for RM1599

The top-spec ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML is finally available here in Malaysia with it's stardust purple polygon backside for just RM1599. Featuring the top-of-of-the-line 64-bit 2.3GHz Intel Z3580 processor, 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, the ZenFone 2 Deluxe should perform at the same level as the recently reviewed ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML but packs in 128GB of storage for those of you who like to keep everything on your smartphone. As an added bonus, it also comes with a microSD slot that can support up to a 128GB microSD flash memory card, so you can store even more stuff. Check it out at the ASUS Store Malaysia.


LEAGOO Alfa 4 unboxing video

Priced at just RM199, the LEAGOO Alfa 4 is obviously aimed at the entry-level user. However, it manages to pack in a quad-core processor, dual-SIM connectivity, a 4-inch display and a 3MP rear camera with LED flash. LEAGOO have generally been very generous with their other smartphone bundled accessories at this is no different with the entry-level Alfa 4 as we find out in our unboxing video below:


LEAGOO Alfa 5 spotted online for $59.99

LEAGOO, known for their economical and affordable smart devices have just released the LEAGOO Alfa 5 online. It looks really good design wise, tech specs are not too shabby since it only costs $59.99 (RM 255.39):-

An ideal budget smartphone for customers who aren’t looking for too much, the smartphone can also record a video Shooting up to 720P HD with 30 frame per second (nice). The Alfa 5 should eventually make its way to Malaysia, since LEAGOO made its debut in our Bolehland just early November releasing many affordable smart devices. No specific Malaysia release dates just yet but stay tuned for more soon.


LEAGOO Alfa 6 with 1.3GHz quad core processor now available in Malaysia for RM319

LEAGOO is back once again presenting their all new LEAGOO Alfa 6, a huge jump from their previous model; the device is equipped the best hardware, software and features for its mid-range class. For an affordable RM319 only, it has four different colour options for customers to choose from - Midnight Black, Pearly White, Gorgeous Pink and Champagne Gold. Below are the tech specs:-

The Alfa 6 offers a comfortable, light, slim and stylish design with a curvy yet firm grip. What’s more, the 4.5-inch IPS screen can be used in direct sunlight. Users can also use their fingers to change the themes on the phone (two finger swipes), and even unlock the phone by using a Wake Gesture feature on the display (any drawing gesture of their choice).

Just like the LEAGOO Alfa 4, the Alfa 6 also has the LEAGOO Xender feature which enables users to share files, apps, and media in a fast manner between themselves without any network connection. Video recording is impressive as well, being able to record a video in 720p format in 60fps.

To find out more on the LEAGOO Alfa 6, visit LEAGOO's website to check it out.


LEAGOO Alfa 8 with 1.3GHz quad core processor now available in Malaysia for RM269

If you’re looking for an extremely affordable entry-level smartphone with decent hardware specifications and beautiful design, look no further as LEAGOO presents you the LEAGOO Alfa 8. For only RM269, it is available in four different colour options - Midnight Black, Dazzling White, Champagne Gold and Sweet Pink.

Weighing only 103.2 g, this device provides the mobility that fits in your pocket and hand easily on everywhere you go. The curved edge design gives a premium feel, and the 3.5mm headphone jack along with the micro-USB port at placed at the bottom while the LED flash is installed near the main camera.

Similarly to the Alfa 6, the Alfa 8 also has the LEAGOO Xender and Wake Gesture feature. Xender allows users to share files, apps, and media between themselves without any network connection, and the Wake Gesture feature lets the user navigate quickly with their fingers to change the themes on the phone (two finger swipes), and unlock the phone by a customized drawing gesture on the display. Lastly, the Alfa 8 is able to record video in 1080p format at 30fps.

For more information on the product, visit LEAGOO’s website to check it out.


LEAGOO C1 feature phone now available in Malaysia for RM99

Sometimes, all you need is a phone that can make calls and answer SMS. For this reason, LEAGOO Malaysia are offering the LEAGOO C1 feature phone at just RM99. Weighing in at 45g, tech specs for the C1 includes a 2.4-inch colour LCD with 1.3MP rear camera and dual SIM connectivity. Featuring a 1000 mAh battery the C1 is rated for 8 hours of talk time and up to 400 hours of standby time. Rather than the usual rubber alphanumeric keypad, the C1 goes for a bit more style with a brushed metal surface that is still comfortable to use. Other features include a built-in flashlight and support for up to 32GB microSD external memory. The LEAGOO C1 is available in dark blue, silver white, champagne gold and classic red.


LEAGOO Elite 1 hands-on video + USB OTG test

One of the latest value beating smartphones in Malaysia is the below RM1K priced LEAGOO Elite 1 with its full metal frame, fingerprint sensor, 16MP rear camera with dual LED flash, 13MP front camera with single LED flash and customizable SmartButton. We take a closer look at the RM999 priced Elite 1 with our hands-on video below along with a USB OTG flash memory drive test as well. Check out our hands-on video of the LEAGOO Elite 1 below.


LEAGOO Elite 1 launched in Malaysia for RM999, 13MP front camera + fingerprint sensor and more

LEAGOO Malaysia have launched their LEAGOO Elite 1 smartphone today for a jaw dropping RM999. Available on 25 September 2015 this LEAGOO flagship phone features a premium full metal frame and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front and back with a circular wave pattern underneath the glass. Standout features for the smartphone includes a 16MP rear camera with f2.0 aperture and dual tone LED flash, 13MP front camera with single LED flash, a sapphire glass protected fingerprint sensor beneath the home button and a customizable SmartButton key for instant launch of apps. Other tech specs include a 64-bit 1.3Ghz MediaTek processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage + up to 64GB microSD, 5-inch FHD display, 2400 mAh battery and dual SIM 4G LTE connectivity. The smartphone is powered by an Android Spearheaded by Dato Calvin Chan, LEAGOO Malaysia looks to offer Malaysians a value beating price for flagship features. Check out our hands-on photos below.

In related news, LEAGOO Malaysia are setting up an all-in-one centre in Shah Alam with concept stores to help build a stronger local presence. The first concept store is expected to be completed in November in Plaza Low Yat with an official LEAGOO ecommerce site expected to come in October 2015. They also announced a 10000 mAh powerbank called Leapow 1 with 2 port input for both Lightning and microSD ports. Measuring in at just 3mm thin, the powerbank has no buttons but you can pat the fireproof housing to display the power levels.


LEAGOO Elite 1 official leather case hands-on video

The LEAGOO Elite 1 also comes with official cases and covers and one of them is the mobile phone leather case cover. Featuring a brushed metal look on the back and side along with dotted front, the leather case adds on smart cover features and a bit more protection and style for the LEAGOO Elite 1 smartphone. Take a closer look at this official LEAGOO Elite 1 leather case with our unboxing and hands-on video below:


LEAGOO Elite 1 unboxing video

The LEAGOO Elite 1 was recently revealed by LEAGOO Malaysia as their flagship smartphone for the Elite series. Priced at a value beating RM999, the Elite 1 features a full metal frame with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on both front and back for a tough yet premium looking smartphone. Considering that the previous LEAGOO Elite 4 unboxing revealed very generous additions, we assumed that LEAGOO would do the same with the Elite 1 but you can find out for yourself in our unboxing video below:


LEAGOO Elite 4 available in Malaysia for RM499 with dual SIM 4G LTE

LEAGOO recently announced that their LEAGOO Elite 4 smartphone is now available in Malaysia for RM499. Despite its fairly affordable price tag the Elite 4 features dual SIM 4G LTE connectivity and gesture controls from the suspend screen. Other tech specs include a 64-bit 1GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD, 5-inch display with 960 x 540 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP front camera and 2400 mAh battery. Measuring in at 141.4 x 71.8 x 7.9mm thin and 137g the Elite 4 is both slim and lightweight while maintaining a fairly premium look and feel. Available in black, champagne gold, pink and white the LEAGOO Elite 4 can be purchased at all authorized resellers and distributors here in Malaysia.


ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe with 128GB storage coming to Malaysia in September 2015

We recently spotted something interesting in the ASUS Malaysia product guide indicating that the top-of-the-line ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe  is coming to Malaysia. No specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details were mentioned but with the product guide being for August to September we assume that the ZenFone 2 Deluxe is coming to Malaysia sometime in September 2015 next month. Tech specs  also indicate that this is the version with 128GB and not the recently announced ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition that had 256GB storage. Rest assured though, as you should still be able to stick in a 128GB microSD for further expansion. Stay tuned and we'll update you as soon as possible.


LEAGOO Elite 4 hands-on video + USB OTG test

The LEAGOO Elite 4 offers an interesting value for money smartphone with plenty of bundled accessories for just RM499, which we found out with our recent unboxing video. Stand out features for the smartphone includes dual SIM 4G LTE, a 5-inch display, 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera but does its design look good enough? We find out with our hands-on video below and at the same time see if it will work with a USB OTG flash drive.


LEAGOO Elite 4 protective case and leather case hands-on video

Apart from offering the usual headset, charger and microUSB cable, the LEAGOO Elite 4 also includes a USB OTG dongle and screen protector for some extra value for this already value-packed RM499 smartphone. LEAGOO Malaysia also have a number of official cases for the LEAGOO Elite 4 consisting of the bumper like protective case and smart cover leather case. We check out how each case fits with the Elite 4 in our hands-on video below.


LEAGOO Elite 4 unboxing video

The LEAGOO Elite 4 recently became available in Malaysia for RM499 and thanks to some friends we got some time with it. It turns out that LEAGOO were quite generous with the overall package and you get more than just the usual smartphone, headset, microUSB cable and USB charger that comes with most smartphones in this price range. To check out what else we found in the box go see our unboxing video of the LEAGOO Elite 4 smartphone below:


LEAGOO Elite 5 priced in Malaysia for RM699, offers dual SIM 4G LTE + IR + 4000 mAh battery

For those looking for a bit more battery life in their smartphones, LEAGOO have announced that their LEAGOO Elite 5 smartphone is available for Malaysia at RM699. Standout features for this 5.5-inch display phablet include a 4000 mAh battery, universal infrared remote control and dual SIM 4G LTE connectivity. Other tech specs include a 64-bit 1GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD, 5.5-inch display with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and the aforementioned 4000 mAh battery with Android 5.1. It will be available in black, yellow and white at all LEAGOO authorized dealers.