Apple Watch confirmed delayed to Q2 of 2014

In a message sent out to employees, Apple's Senior Vice President of Apple Retail and Online stores revealed that the Apple Watch will be delayed to Q2 of 2015. Initially rumoured to be coming in early 2015, the message clearly says "we've got a new watch launch coming in spring". The Apple Watch brings a new interface and premium rounded corners to the usual thick slab of touchscreen design language along with various other features. It will be priced from $350 (RM1163) so this just means you have a few more months to save up for Apple's first smartwatch device. No Malaysia release dates or pricing but we expect it to be available locally near the end of Q2 of 2015.[Source]


The Energizer Power Max P18K Pop phone failed to get crowdfunding and we aren't surprised

Remember that a few months ago, Energizer jumped into the smartphone industry and introduced this crazy Energizer Power Max P18K Pop smartphone. The phone appeared at MWC 2019 and our colleague had the chance to play with it. However, it has come to our attention that the phone is now officially cancelled.

Before it went downhill, Avenir Telecom, the one who made that giant battery smartphone, was putting the device on a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. Supposedly, the goal was to reach $1.2 million. The phone was listed $549 (~RM2270) so to reach that goal, they had to sell at least 2200 units. Fast forward after two months, it only raised 1%. So what happened?

On paper, the phone features a 6.2-inch full-screen panel, a respectable 6GB + 128GB memory capacity (and expandable up to 128GB), Android 9.0 Pie out of the box, a 12MP + 5MP + 2MP triple rear camera, a 16MP + 2MP dual front camera (pop-up), MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, a USB Type-C port connectivity which looks pretty good. Also not to forget the gigantic 18000mAh battery which sounds wonderful, but from a practical point of view...

Measuring at 153 x 74.8 x 18mm, this is literally the brick of all smartphones and weighs half a kilo. Seriously, who would ever bring this around? You can't fit it in your pockets, and while it has the feature to act as a secondary power bank, it doesn't make sense to bring a power bank brick around as well when there are other lighter power banks that are good enough to keep your phone alive for a day.

Another marketing scheme that they tried to run by is that the Power Max P18K Pop has a 50 day standby time which can play 90 hours of music and 2 days of movie binge-watching. Honestly, it doesn't sound that bad but this brings back the brick size issue again. Coz honestly, there are better options for binge-watching like a tablet or a TV, and the sound system isn't that particular awesome for 90 hours of music.

Besides the oversized smartphone problem, the price tag kind of played the role as well. Even though it was just a prototype, the fact remains that it was $549 which is roughly ~RM2270 as mentioned earlier. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that you can buy a slimmer mid-range smartphone with that kind of money, combined with fast charging technology which is the norm nowadays.

So that's our take on the failed product. It certainly has good tech specs on paper, but it's just impractical to carry a brick gadget around. If only they found a way to make it not so fat - a 5000mAh battery is already quite good and if they want more, perhaps they can consider making the phone longer as well going over 7-inches, then I'm sure it would hit off. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech opinion pieces at TechNave.com.


The Enhanced Touch ’n Go Card is now officially available for purchase on Lazada

Starting today (9 September 2022), the Enhanced Touch ’n Go Card is now officially available on Lazada through the Touch ‘n Go eWallet Flagship Store on LazMall. The enhanced card, which allows users to utilise their smartphone’s NFC capabilities for reloading has been highly sought-after, with stocks always fully sold out almost immediately after it has been restocked on the Touch ’n Go eWallet app.

In a statement today, Lazada announced that the enhanced cards can be purchased at its retail price of RM10 each, though users do have to check out using their Touch ’n Go eWallet. The launch of this collaboration is made in conjunction with Lazada 9.9 Brands & Beyond Sale happening today.

Lazada further elaborated that by purchasing through LazMall, customers are guaranteed of the enhanced cards’ authenticity. The eCommerce platform also assured that stocks of the cards will be replenished gradually to cater to the strong demand among consumers. Just like how it is sold on the Touch ’n Go eWallet app, each Lazada user can only purchase one Enhanced Touch ’n Go Card.

Besides that, Lazada also announced that as an added bonus, those who check out their cart during the 9.9 Sale using the Touch ‘n Go eWallet will entitle to receive an RM5 off (minimum spend at RM50) when collecting and redeeming a special voucher here. Awesome!

So, what do you guys think of this collaboration between Lazada and Touch ’n Go eWallet? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


The European Commission has voted for all devices to use USB-C, including Apple iPhones

We have talked about this before, but it seems that the European Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee has voted on having a common port for all devices. In case you were under a rock, this is an initiative for all tech manufacturers to use USB C ports including Apple.

Now, we aren't sure if Apple would comply with that. All of their iPhones are using the Lightning port and so are most of the iPads. It would be interesting to see if the new law gets approved, this is because not only would it be just phones and tablets, but as well as laptops, digital cameras, audio headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers. The smartwatch gets a pass because it's deemed too small.

For the full context of the voting, here's the press release by the European Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee:

"MEPs also want to see clear information and labeling on new devices about charging options, as well as whether a product includes a charger. This would, they say, help to avoid confusion and ease purchasing decisions for consumers that often own several different devices and do not always need additional chargers.

With the growing usage of wireless charging, MEPs want the European Commission to present a strategy by the end of 2026 that allows for minimum interoperability of any new charging solutions. The goal is to avoid a new fragmentation in the market, to continue to reduce environmental waste, ensure consumer convenience and avoid so-called “lock-in” effects created by proprietary charging solutions."

The voting is scheduled for May 2022 and it will have to go through the draft legislation. After that, it will be sent to another round of votes by the EU member states. Since the year is planned for 2026 and beyond, that means the iPhone 14 series and the next three generations should still be using the Lightning port.


The European Commission's revised law could make Apple use USB-C on future iPhones

If there is one thing that Android fans don't about Apple iPhones, it is that the devices don't come with a USB-C port for years. However, that could change as the European Commission has just submitted a revised Radio Equipment Directive. This means that it will make a new standard port for all smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers and even handheld gaming consoles.

This isn't really new for us but according to the European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager, it is noted that European consumers are "frustrated long enough" with the number of incompatible chargers piling up. Should the European Parliament accept the new proposal, technology companies are given 24 months to adopt the law.

Most of the phone brands have already shifted to USB-C but that's not enough. They will also have to comply with the proposal such as:

The European market is big for Apple but as always, Apple doesn't seem to budge from changing the Lightning port to USB-C. That said, most of the newer iPad and MacBook products are already using it and it would be breaking news if the iPhone lineup changes to that. Apple is "concerned" about the regulation and said that it will "stifle innovation rather than encouraging it".

Time will tell if Apple will bend the knee but it's very unlikely. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The FCC just confirmed that the S-Pen will have Bluetooth connectivity

Did we just hit the jackpot? It was only recently that we speculated the upcoming S-Pen from the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be a multipurpose tool. Now according to the FCC certification from the USA, it seems that we are on the right track that the new S-Pen will indeed have a Bluetooth connection inside.

Under the model number EJ-PN960, the new S-Pen is actually a 2.4GHz Bluetooth LE tool. With this, it's quite capable of doing a number of things we said before, controlling music or video playback, launching Bixby, a remote camera shutter, a wireless Bluetooth speaker for network calls, a built-in laser pointer, the possibilities are endless!

In other news, it seems that the Galaxy Note 9 will also have a new Brown addition. So far, speculations are claiming that the phablet will be coming in black, grey, violet (or purple) and blue. Strangely, there's no sight of Gold or Yellow from Samsung's first teaser, but maybe that's a special edition and knowing Samsung, they have a habit of releasing exclusive limited colour edition from time to time.

So what do you think of a Bluetooth S-Pen? We think it's awesome and can't wait to check it out in the near future (if it's true, #fingerscrossed). Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


The Facebook Company will be now known as Meta

Today, the Facebook Company (formerly) will be now known as Meta. This was officially announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Connect 2021 and no, the Facebook social media platform won't change its name. From Facebook's newsroom, the Meta name change is a new direction that brings the company's apps and technologies under one new brand.

In case you missed it, Zuckerberg introduced the Metaverse just last month and it has been brought to fruition. According to the CEO, the focus of Meta is to "bring the metaverse to life and help people connect, find communities and grow business". That said, the company plans to go to the next level of three-dimension (3D) experience.

In Zuckerberg's vision, the Metaverse's purpose is to "share immersive experiences with other people even when you can't be together". In other words, it's very much like Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality which the Connect 2021 event explored a few hours ago. This includes social platforms, entertainment, gaming, fitness, work, education and commerce.

Despite the name change, Meta's corporate structure isn't changing but the financial report will. The company will report on two operating segments which are Family of Apps and Reality Labs. To learn more about it, you can visit the official Connect 2021 page here or read the founder's letter on his vision. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Facebook Gaming app will shut down this October after struggling to challenge Twitch

Facebook will officially shut down its Gaming app on 28 October 2022 after failing to compete with Amazon’s Twitch in the live game streaming market. In case you’re not familiar, the Facebook Gaming app lets users watch and play video games on demand.

In an update on the Facebook Gaming app, the Meta-owned social media company expressed their gratitude to the app’s community for all they’ve done since the app first launched back in April 2020. Now, just a little bit more than 2 years after its release, the app will be removed from both Android and iOS in October.

However, users of the Facebook Gaming app can still access their games, streamers and groups when they visit Gaming in the Facebook app. According to CNBC, the app, like any other game streaming platform struggled to compete with Twitch which has a significant foothold in the market.

As of the second quarter of 2022, Facebook Gaming only accounted for 7.9% of the market, behind YouTube at 15.4%. Twitch has more than both platforms combined with a dominant 76.7% market share.

So, what do you guys think of Facebook’s decision to close its Gaming app? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more engaging tech news such as this!


The Facial Recognition system on Facebook will be shut down by Meta

Sometimes once in a while, you would get tagged by Facebook from another person's photo because the system recognises your face. Whether you find it helpful or annoying, it seems that Meta will be shutting down the Face Recognition system on Facebook. The reason being is because the company is looking to limit the technology in their products.

Although they didn't say when the deleting process begin, it will happen in the next few weeks. According to Meta, they said about a third of Facebook users actually adopt Face Recognition. But with this removal announcement, more than a billion people's individual facial recognition templates will be gone forever.

Facial recognition is helpful in some ways such as verifying people's identity to prevent fraud and impersonation or even helping blind or visually impaired users to tell them if they are in an image. However, there is also a growing amount of worry that it can be abused. Hence the removal of the system to maintain privacy, control and transparency.

In summary, here's a list of changes that Meta announced today:

Meta has not entirely thrown away the idea of facial recognition, as the company hopes to continue to engage with experts, regulators and civil society groups on the topic. Oh well, personally, I don't really mind and it was useful while it lasted. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Finance Ministry will appoint a new DNB CEO soon

Today, our Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil told the media that a new Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) CEO will be chosen soon. Not only that but it has also been decided that the Ministry of Finance will be the one that elects the new DNB CEO.

In case you missed it, Ralph Marshall left the position vacant not too long ago. He was appointed as DNB CEO on 1 March 2021, but his two-year contract was not renewed by the government a few days ago. Marshall is a veteran in the telecommunication industry and worked for Maxis and Astro before.

When asked why the Ministry of Finance will pick a new CEO for DNB, Fahmi replied that his ministry doesn't make the decision as it's outside of the jurisdiction. This is due to the fact that "DNB is one of the 12 agencies that the Communications and Digital Ministry oversees". Furthermore, "any appointment (to the board of a) Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoF Inc) entity will have to be referred to the Finance Ministry".

Fahmi said a new DNB CEO will be appointed in the near future when it is time. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The FlexPai is the first foldable smartphone in the world

There were rumours going around of Samsung working on the Galaxy X, a foldable smartphone that was supposed to be the first of its kind, releasing end of 2018. Unfortunately for Samsung, they were not the first. Rouyou (Royale) Technologies from China claimed the title of the first company to release the world's first foldable smartphone called the FlexPai. Unveiled yesterday, the phone has some pretty cool tech specs like Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 800 series.

The most interesting feature of the smartphone is its foldable display. The folded area of the display will be where notifications will be shown when the device is in use. You are able to drag items between the folded screens as well. The display is measured at 7.8 inches diagonally which comes with an AMOLED panel with 1920 x 1440 resolution and a 4:3 aspect ratio. The processor comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. There is also a 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version as well as an 8GB and 128 GB storage version. The camera that comes with the device is 16MP + 20MP, which comes with image stabilization.

The FlexPai is equipped with a 3800mAh battery with 5V/5A fast charging with their very own Ro-Charge technology. The device’s storage is expandable up to 256GB and supports dual nano SIMs. Despite the interesting concept the device has, the FlexPai is very much lacking in the aesthetics department.

If you're interested in getting your hands on the FlexPai, you can pre-order the device now on the website. The FlexPai goes for a whopping 1599 USD (RM 6611) for the 128GB version and 1759 USD (RM 7321) for the 256GB version. Don’t worry though, the phone comes bundled with a Ro-Charge cable with Type-C connector, a SIM pin, headphones with Type-C connectors, a 3.5mm Type-C connector cable, a carrying case, and most importantly, the fast charging Ro-Charge adapter!

So far, there is no word on a Malaysia release. Check out the Royole website for the full specs of the FlexPai. Follow TechNave.com for more tech news and beyond!


Apple Watch function saves the life of a 67 year old man

No, this isn’t an article to justify our overpriced purchase of the Apple Watch! The device did save an elderly man’s life thanks to its fall detection function on the device. In fact, as of now, the Apple Watch has saved the lives of countless of elderly people, especially those with heart disease.

The 67 year old man experienced a hard fall and his Apple Watch detected it. In fact, this function is only found on the Apple Watch Series 4 and is the first to utilize it. It works by utilizing “a next-generation accelerometer and gyroscope, which measures up to 32 g-forces, along with custom algorithms to identify when hard falls occur”, according to Apple. If the person who fell remains immobile for the next 60 seconds, it will call for an ambulance and notify your emergency contacts of your condition.

Perhaps this expensive accessory is worth buying after all, especially for those who live alone or with health problems. Maybe it's time to save up for an Apple Watch for your grandmother this Chinese New Year! For more lifesaving tech, there’s no better place to look out for than on TechNave.com!


The Future of 5G in Malaysia (and why you should care)

5G seems to be quite a hot topic this year amongst Malaysians. Within the first quarter of 2019, at least four notable 5G smartphones made an appearance at the MWC 2019, Maxis has already begun its 5G trial in Cyberjaya, and Celcom plans to use 5G beyond just faster downloads. So why is 5G such a big deal? Well, that's what we are going to talk about in this article about the future of 5G in Malaysia (and why you should care).

Starting with the basics, 5G basically means the fifth generation of mobile network technology. On paper, it's able to achieve 10 times the current network speed with lesser latency (hitting 0) and that's super duper fast. Maxis has already recorded a 3Gbps download speed and it's just a trial test so it's pretty much believable. But 5G is also more than just downloading and uploading, it can also be used in other areas such as Virtual Reality, self-driving vehicles, drone usage and many more in the Internet of Things (IoT).

There are a couple of examples that 5G can be put to good use. For starters...

There is this thing called Eye In The Sky which uses a drone to monitor, scan and track down suspects to reduce the crime rate

Or how about having a seamless hologram replay or communication call?

Perhaps even having an automated driving system taking you to your designated destination without driving, in turn doing other important things instead of braving through the jam to save time

So theoretically, 5G could actually change the way society lives particularly in a metropolis city. But there's one problem, though.

According to a report by Repeater Store, it seems that many consumers don't really know what is 5G as well as showing very little interest in the technology. Although it was conducted in the West, the results share similar thoughts to Malaysians (particularly our readers, we read your comments) - most of us are still unhappy with our current telco carriers, especially on the unstable lines in some areas like when you balik kampung. Anyway, below are the top three pointers responded by consumers:

An illustration purpose of a typical Malaysian experiencing lag even on a 4G LTE network

As many Malaysians already know, the government wants the local carriers to reduce the hefty price and improve on reliable connectivity. Heck, Malaysia is only at the 28th spot in terms of broadband Internet speed and we are paying quite a lot for a mediocre Internet performance. With this, it's understandable why there is very little interest in having a 5G smartphone. After all, what use is a 5G device if our 4G LTE status isn't that great yet?

But let's not get too sceptical, shall we? Even though Malaysia is ranked 28th as mentioned, it's a pretty big jump from the 56th spot within a year. It also has the potential to open new jobs for more graduates because according to Qualcomm's case study, "5G could be behind up to $12.3 trillion worth of goods and services by 2035, boosting global GDP growth and supporting as many as 22 million jobs".

For many Malaysians, 4G LTE is already quite good for most of the basic necessities (messaging, calling, and entertainment) but with an increased amount of mobile broadband users over the months, a 5G network would be pretty handy in connecting more devices than before (rumoured up to 20 at one-go). 5G would also be helpful in helping us reach out to a bigger audience, like live streaming an event, or having a road trip where networks couldn't reach back then.

On top of that, "waiting" for a download would be a thing of a past. Believe me, 5G will save us a lot of time especially for businesses to move petabytes of data across. Saving data in the Cloud would be more convenient instead of using a microSD card. Then there's also IoT which we talked about, making public services to be more efficient - for instance, patient monitoring would be better in real-time, remote diagnosis and even in surgery.

There's still much work to be done but we are getting there and regardless of our current network status, there's no doubt that 5G will benefit both businesses and consumers. We just hope that our local carriers will make 5G work, as well as focusing on consumer needs (while offering it at an affordable price). After all, Steve Jobs believed that "You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work back to the technology” and look where Apple is now.


The G-SHOCK x ONE PIECE Watch Edition is now in Malaysia for RM1049 but it's only for Isetan KL IMC members

Do you remember that there's news about a G-SHOCK x ONE PIECE Watch Edition? Well, it looks like by popular demand, the watch is coming to Malaysia and it will be exclusive for Isetan KL IMC members. Posted on Casio Malaysia's Facebook and Instagram page, there are only 10 pieces only and priced at RM1049 officially.

If you really want to get the limited edition watch, you will have to follow a few steps to participate. Casio Malaysia will host a raffle today (4 August) at 12PM and the first thing that you have to do is be an Isetan KL IMC member and must fill up your participation at the G-SHOCK counter at Isetan The Japan Store. The raffle will end on 11 August at 8PM and the results of the 10 lucky winners will be announced on 14 August on their social media pages.

Good news to all Isetan KL IMC Members! Stand a chance to purchase the limited edition G-SHOCK x ONE PIECE collaboration by participating in the raffle entry (Limited to 10 pieces ONLY) Raffle starts 4th August at 12pm and ends on 11th August at 8pm. Results will be announced on 14th August 2020 via social media. The winner will be informed by the organiser individually, after the results announcement. Winners will be picked at random and the winner will receive the opportunity to purchase the limited edition G-SHOCK x ONE PIECE design! Winners are required to come forth and make their purchases at G-SHOCK Counter in Isetan The Japan Store between 15th and 20th August from 11am to 9pm. To take part in the raffle, participant MUST be an Isetan KL IMC Member and must fill up a raffle entry form at the G-SHOCK Counter in Isetan The Japan Store [GF] By entering the raffle, you agree to the TERMS & CONDITIONS below: • The participant must be an Isetan KL IMC Member and has a valid member ID • Each person is limited to only one entry. Multiple entries will not be accepted. • The item G-SHOCK x ONE PIECE (GA-110JOP-1A4DR) retails for RM1049.00 • Watch MUST be collected and paid for at G-SHOCK Counter, in Isetan The Japan Store between 15th to 20th August 2020 from 11am to 9pm. Failure to do so will result in the forfeit of the opportunity to purchase. • Winners are required to present their Isetan KL Member Card upon collection for verification purposes. • G-SHOCK Casio Malaysia reserves the ultimate rights to deny any sale transactions at its sole discretion without reason(s) or further reference to any party.

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Do note that winners are picked randomly and will be contacted by the company after the results. Also, the winners must collect and pay for the limited edition watch at the said store between 15 to 20 August 2020 from 11AM to 9PM, alongside their Isten KL Member Card for verification proof. And that's all!

Personally, I think it's a bit weird that Casio Malaysia is hosting a "lucky draw" like-event for their customers but oh well. Are you gonna try your luck? Stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


The GTA Remastered Trilogy may be coming on its way to multiple platforms (including mobile phones)

In this modern age, remaking and remastering video games of the past is certainly a trend. While there are hits and misses, the latest news about three classic Grand Theft Auto (GTA) remastered games are coming sooner than we thought.

In case you didn't know, this rumour has been around for a year but it only got popular when Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive started taking down GTA mods through DMCA. On top of that, they also announced that the company is currently working on three remastered games. Sources say that the three remastered games are none other than GTA III, GTA Auto Vice City and GTA San Andreas.

For those who are too young to know, these three GTA games are really old back in the early 2000s and would go through Unreal Engine to look fresh with a mix of "new and old graphics". Besides the graphics, we expect the UI to be improved as well but would remain true to the PS2 and PC era.

It was also noted that these remastered GTA games were supposed to be released earlier this year but there was a change of plans. For now, the speculation is the titles could launch on multiple platforms such as the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, Stadia and even mobile phones. PC and mobile phones may be late to the party, though, as Rockstar is reportedly to focus on the consoles first.

Are you excited about the remastered classic GTA games? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com!


The Galaxy Note20 5G series has over RM1000 discount at Samsung's mid-year sale

As we enter the month of July, Samsung Malaysia is kicking off a new mid-year sale campaign starting from today onwards until 31st of July 2021. Called Our Colour Your Life, a wide variety of Samsung Galaxy phones, accessories and home appliances are on sale now as we speak.

From the list below, the lowest promotion price you can get is the Galaxy A11 at just RM423. There are other attractive offers too, which includes the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G and Galaxy Note20 5G with over RM1000 discount. In addition, there is some purchase with purchase (PWP) deals such as getting a free Breeze Lid Anti Bac & Colour Protect or an LTV Bezel.

Anyway, without further ado, you may refer to the table below for your reference:

The tables above are just a sneak peek of what you can expect so to view more of the promotion deals, you can visit the official Colour Your Life campaign page here. As for the Free Gift mechanism for the promotion of TV and Digital Appliances, do the following steps below:

That's all, folks. Have fun shopping and stay tuned for more trending tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


The Galaxy S20 series Roadshow may be Samsung's best one yet and here's why

Tomorrow (6 March) will be the official Samsung Galaxy S20 series launch in Malaysia and in case you missed the news, the Galaxy S20 series Roadshow will be pretty awesome! Depending on how early you're there (#hinthint), the offers are unlike anything we've seen before and the roadshow will last throughout the weekend.

Previously, we reported that early birds will be able to bring home a 50-inch Smart TV or an RM400 rebate for trading in their old cameras and phones on the spot. That's not all, there is also a 128GB microSD memory card and a wireless charger pad to be given away for free with each purchase. Want to know more about what you can get out of the roadshow? Read below to find out more!

Starting with the grandest gift of them all, this is Samsung Malaysia's best yet as up to 220 early birds will get a brand new smart TV. This is a 50-inch 4K Smart UHD TV, so not just any smart TV! As there are 5 locations running the roadshow, each location will have a different amount of units for the early birds. You can check out the details below:

If you can't get a smart TV, don't fret. Those who purchase either one of the Galaxy S20 series phones will get a complimentary 128GB microSD Memory Card (worth RM139) and a wireless charger pad (worth RM239). Now that's what I call a deal!

Samsung also wants to reward customers with additional trade-in value as a token of appreciation for being a loyal Samsung user. So alternatively, if you have an old digital camera, you can bring in one to the roadshow and enjoy a rebate of RM400! Just like the smart TV, there are a limited number of units that Samsung Malaysia will accept. That also means that you have to be one of the early birds for this rebate! You may refer to the details below:

By the way, you may also trade-in your old smartphone as well! Samsung Malaysia accepts all Galaxy phones starting from S8 and Note 8 series in good working condition or damaged. However, do take note that the non-working condition will have a lower rebate value. You can check out the value of your smartphone you plan on trading up in the table above!

If you prefer having an instalment plan for the latest Samsung smartphones, our local Telcos will be stationed at the roadshow to help you out. There are Maxis, Celcom, Digi, U Mobile and YES 4G for the customers to choose from with a different set of package plans each. Below is a brief summary of what each Telco offers:

To refresh your memory, the Galaxy S20 and S20+ start from RM3599 and RM3999 respectively and feature the same Exynos 990 chipset, a 12MP (ultrawide) + 12MP (wide) + 64MP (telephoto lens) triple rear camera setup (and an extra DepthVision sensor for the latter), up to 30x camera zoom, 8GB + 128GB memory capacity and more. As for the S20 Ultra, the ultimate one starts from RM4999 sporting a 108MP quad rear camera setup, 100x Space Zoom, 5000mAh battery, 12GB + 128GB memory capacity, 5G support and more.

So there you have it, this is everything you need to know at the Samsung Galaxy S20 Roadshow! Each outlet will start from 10AM to 10PM (except for Queensbay Mall from 10.30AM to 10.30PM) and if you happen to drop by, do check out the new flagships and get to know more about the next Galaxy innovation at each respective roadshow. Book yourself for the weekend and have fun!

Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


The Gionee M30 comes with a 10000mAh battery capacity for the price of ~RM844

Gionee? Some of you might be unfamiliar with this brand because it is a China local brand and it is not launched in Malaysia. Recently, the company have launched one of the smartphones designed for businessmen which is the Gionee M30.

The Gionee M30 comes with a 6-inch IPS HD+ display with the leather-like design at the back, and it weighs 305 grams. This phone features an Helio P60 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of internal storage. Besides that, it also sports a pair of dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack port, and dual SIM tray.

As for the camera, it features a 16MP full single-camera setup at the back and an 8MP selfie snapper. This phone supports facial and fingerprint unlock as well. On the other hand, this device comes with 10000mAh battery capacity and supports 25W fast charge technology.

The Gionee M30 is priced at 1399 yuan (~RM844). However, we think this phone will not be launched in the Malaysian market, but would you get it if the Gionee M30 comes here? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


The Google Pixel 4 series to be unveiled on 15 October 2019

After a few series of leaked rumours about Google Pixel 4, Google has finally announced the official date. Set on 15 October 2019, "a few new things Made by Google" will be unveiled in New York City and we are probably going to see the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL.

Google is also quite secretive about the tech specs and features. For all we know, the company plans to introduce a new Motion Sense, which allows the user to swipe through apps and task without touching the phone, and an improved Face Unlock feature as well.

In addition, we expect the new flagships sporting a 90Hz display, Snapdragon 855 and a triple rear camera in a box-shaped manner just like the Apple 11 series.

Besides that, Google could also be revealing a new Nest Mini smart speaker that has an audio output jack and a wall mount feature. But we shall see about that so until then, stay tuned for the official Google Pixel 4 series news at TechNave.com.


The Google Pixel 6 series will be officially unveiled on 19 October 2021 via livestream

Finally, the Google Pixel 6 series has an official launching date. Posted a few hours ago, Google announced that the Pixel Fall Launch will take place on 19 October 2021 at 10 AM PT. In Malaysia's timing, that would be 1 AM on 20 October 2021 if you're interested in tuning in.

As per procedure, the livestream event will be a pre-recorded video so that everyone can tune in to watch it anytime. In case you have forgotten, the Pixel 6 series is confirmed to be using Google's own custom Tensor chipset. It would be very interesting to see how powerful it is in terms of AI and machine learning performance.

#Pixel6, the new Google Phone. Tune in October 19th at 10 am PT: https://t.co/zmp5byVq1y#Pixel6Launch pic.twitter.com/v3wwySE5gs

Besides that, rumours have it that the Pixel 6 could feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, 128GB of storage and a dual rear camera module. As for the pro variant, it could sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 12GB of RAM, and a triple rear camera that has a telephoto sensor with a 4x optical zoom. Of course, Android 12 should be available on the phone as well.

Apart from the Pixel 6 series, we may see other new Google products such as the Nest speaker. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Grab app appears to be experiencing a service disruption right now

Update: The Grab app services are back online

If you can't seem to get a Grab driver at this hour, you're not alone. Grab Malaysia just posted that the servers are experiencing a service disruption at this very moment. From our end, we haven't tried using any of the services but it seems that the promotions on the homepage are missing entirely.

We don't know how long will this go on but the Grab team is resolving this as we speak. Also, the comments on Grab Malaysia's Twitter post are showing a lot of people being late for their appointment as the app can't find any drivers. Some Grab drivers aren't able to log in as well, the same goes for GrabFood.

Dear users, we are currently experiencing a service disruption, which may result in your Grab app not working as expected. Our team is currently looking into this and we will update when the app is back up & running. Apologies for the inconvenience & thank you for your patience.

If you are experiencing this issue, you ought to find another alternative. We will update this post again once the servers are back online. Stay tuned for more tech trending news at TechNave.com.


The HONOR 30 and HONOR 30 Pro will be launching on 15 April 2020!

The HONOR 30 flagship series HONOR 30 and HONOR 30 Pro are going to launch on 15 April 2020. This was revealed by the popular Chinese actor Li Xian on his Weibo account showing the promo poster showcasing the silver-purple-ish colour smartphone in his hands.According to the source, the HONOR 30 and 30 Pro may come with the Kirin 990 5G SoC chipset that supports 5G networks while its lower range series the HONOR 30S was introduced with the Kirin 820 5G chipset 2 days ago. The HONOR 30 and 30 Pro may also have the same 40W fast charging as the HONOR 30S.

In terms of cameras, both flagship devices are expected to be equipped with compelling camera setups similar to the Huawei P40 flagships. This means that they could have a 50MP Sony IMX700 sensor main camera that supports up to 4-in-1 pixel binning resulting in 2.24um pixel size, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8MP telephoto lens that offers up to 3x optical zoom.Either way, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and Malaysia release dates. So do take this with a pinch of salt. Would you be interested in owning these latest HONOR 30 flagship series devices? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more news updates on TechNave.com!


Apple Watch notification alerted user of abnormal heart rate

Some people may still think of smartwatches as fancy devices that gadget enthusiasts sink money into. But occasionally we hear of news that validate their usefulness. In the latest piece, an Apple Watch user was able to discover the existence of a heart condition.

According to 24 News (via 9to5Mac), Zachary Zies realised that he had a heart condition that needed to be diagnosed, all thanks to his Apple Watch. This happened when the device alerted him to a resting heart rate of 210 BPM, which was caused by an atrial flutter that required an atrial ablation to fix. For reference, the average resting heart rate for adults is between 60 to 100 BPM.

The new Apple Watch Series 6 can even detect your blood oxygen level

The Apple Watch will send out a "High Heart Rate" notification when it detects such an abnormality, which is one of the device's many features. Besides that, the latest Apple Watch Series 6 can also detect a user's blood oxygen level, track your sleep pattern, measure your exercise routines, and more. You can find out more about it from the Apple Malaysia website.

Is there an Apple Watch feature that you find particularly useful for you? Let us know what it is in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


The HONOR 50 Lite is coming to Malaysia on 25 November 2021

The HONOR 50 has been around in Malaysia for quite some time now, but some HONOR fans wondered if the pro or lite variant would come into Malaysia or not. Well, wonder no more because we just got confirmation that the HONOR 50 Lite is coming soon on 25 November 2021.

Obviously, no price will be revealed by then but we can tell you some of the tech specs and features. For starters, the HONOR 50 Lite is not the same as the HONOR 50 SE that was released in China so it has its own set of specs. The phone is running on Google Mobile Services, a 4300mAh battery with 66W SuperCharge technology and a rather large 6.67-inch FullView Display.

Moreover, the HONOR 50 Lite features a 64MP Ultra Clear Quad Camera setup. The other three sensors should be an 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth lens, whereas the front camera is 16MP. The internal storage is 128GB but we don't know whether if it will have the same Snapdragon 778G chipset.

The HONOR 50 Lite will be available in Deep Sea Blue, Midnight Black and Space Silver. It's just less than two weeks to go for the launch so until then, do stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


The HONOR 50 series will officially launch on 16 June 2021

We have been writing a couple of HONOR 50 series leaked news here and there. However, there was no information about the release date until now. Spotted on the Weibo forums, the official launching date is 16 June 2021.

From HONOR's Weibo account, the company posted a short teaser video about the launch and there weren't many hints about the HONOR 50 series. What we can make out from the video is that there would be a new blue glitter shade option and may have a triple rear camera. The camera lens that is appearing in the video may be referring to the humongous big sensor that is rumoured online.

So far, we know that the HONOR 50 series will have Google Mobile Services as the company is now an independent brand. Besides that, rumours have it that it may use a 100W charging technology, a Snapdragon 778G chipset, at least 8GB of RAM, 4000mAh battery and more. We have a week left to check out the phone so it won't be long for now.

Are you excited about the HONOR 50 series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


The HONOR 70 5G will be arriving in Malaysia next week

Today, HONOR Malaysia has confirmed that the upcoming HONOR 70 5G smartphone will be launched soon in Malaysia. According to the company, the scheduled date will be on 18 August 2022 with a livestream event at 8 PM.

The HONOR 70 was released in China first back at the end of May so we should be getting the exact same model. For the uninitiated, this phone features a Snapdragon 778G+ chipset, a 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED display and a 4800mAh battery with 66W fast charging technology. The 32MP front camera is placed at the top centre of the display.

Speaking of cameras, you can find a 54MP (main) + 50MP (ultrawide) + 2MP (depth) triple rear camera. There are a couple of memory configurations as well, starting with 128GB of storage, followed by 256GB and 512GB accompanying the 8GB or 12GB of RAM. Other notable features include an under-display fingerprint scanner, 5W reverse charging, Bluetooth 5.2 and 5G connectivity.

In terms of pricing, it starts from CNY2699 or ~RM1774 so we should be expecting that same price range as well. Are you looking forward to it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


The HONOR 70 Series will feature Dimensity 9000 SoC and 100W fast charging

Ahead of the launch of the HONOR 70 Series in China this 30 May 2022, HONOR today shared a few teasers regarding the lineup’s specs and features. These include confirmation on the chipsets used as well as the fast charging rates of each smartphone in the series.

Taking to its official Weibo account, HONOR revealed that there will be three variants for the 70 Series, namely the HONOR 70, HONOR 70 Pro and HONOR 70 Pro+. The HONOR 70 Pro+ will be powered by the latest MediaTek flagship chip, the Dimensity 9000, while the Honor 70 Pro features the Dimensity 8000. As for the vanilla HONOR 70, it will utilise the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip by Qualcomm.

HONOR also revealed that the HONOR 70 Pro and Pro+ will get support for 100W fast charging, while the vanilla HONOR 70 will have 66W fast charging. In terms of display, all three smartphones will use OLED BOE screens with PWM dimming, though only the Pro and Pro+ models will feature LTPO.

As for cameras, the company didn’t go into much detail in the teasers, though it did confirm that the HONOR 70 Series will sport a Sony IMX800 1/1.49-inch sensor with a resolution of 54MP f/1.9. HONOR also shared several photo samples taken using the smartphone.

The HONOR 70 Series is set for release in China on 30 May 2022 at 7.30pm local time. So, are you excited for this latest smartphone series by HONOR?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, as we’d love to hear from you. As always, do stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news such as this!


The HONOR 9X Lite will be bundled together with a free pair of wireless earbuds and a weighing scale

With the recent livestream of the HONOR's All Scenario Smart Life product launch, we just got some news that HONOR Malaysia is planning to bring in the HONOR 9X Lite into Malaysia. But on top of that, the company will be bringing in the HONOR Magic Earbuds and HONOR Scale 2 as part of the bundle when the phone launches on 27 May 2020.

To recap the specs, the HONOR 9X Lite is more or less the same with the standard version. The lite version features a 48MP AI Ultra-Clarity main + 2MP depth lens dual rear camera setup, a slightly smaller HONOR FullView display measuring 6.5-inches, 4GB of RAM and 3750mAH battery. As for the Intelligent Lifestyle ecosystem bundle, the Magic Earbuds are wireless and sports a hybrid active noise-cancelling technology.

On the other hand, the HONOR Scale 2 is the spiritual successor to the HONOR Smart Scale featuring TruFit technology providing a more accurate reading. It can be connected to a smartphone too via Bluetooth to record an individual's body weight and fat percentage. The local price for the HONOR 9X Lite is yet to be announced.

We are just a week away from knowing the official price of the HONOR 9X Lite so until then, we will be expecting the official news soon from them. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The HONOR 9X may come to Malaysia with complete Google apps?

From today's news, we learn that Android 9 is pre-installed on the HONOR 9X with complete Google apps in Europe! That caught everyone off guard! Since the Google services issues started with Huawei, the company’s latest devices will no longer come with the Google services that includes the sub-company brand HONOR. So how did the HONOR 9X got away with it?

HONOR did not found any loophole yet, as the HONOR 9X was developed before the ban was implemented. Aside from its operating system, we also got some info of the tech specs. It is equipped with the Kirin 810 chipset that comes with 128GB of storage capacity and 6GB RAM, a large 4,000 mAh battery capacity that supports by a USB-C charging port. In terms of camera, it is sporting a 48MP dual rear camera setup - 48MP main camera with a depth sensor for portrait mode and an 8MP ultra-wide lens whereas on the front will be a 16MP pop-up selfie camera.

Either way, there’s no official confirmation on the Malaysia releasing dates and local pricing for the phone, but we may expect the smartphone to come with the complete google apps when it arrives. So stay tuned for more updates for the HONOR 9X on TechNave.com!


The HONOR Band 5 Sport edition will have a special RM69 sale on Lazada

If you've been waiting for the HONOR Band 5 Sport edition, good news for you - HONOR Malaysia has announced that this variant is finally making its way to Malaysia on 11 November 2019! Just like the HONOR Band 5, it will also be on sale for RM79 and a special RM69 price on Lazada starting now until 10 November.

For the special sale in Lazada, it also includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty and to get your hands on that, you will need to pay RM6.90 as a deposit first to secure it. After that, you can pay off the remaining RM58 when it officially launches on 11 November. Besides from Lazada, the wearable will be available on hihonor and Shopee.

To recap, the HONOR Band 5 comes in Glacier Grey and Sakura Pink. It's worth noting that it's the brand's first eco-friendly product made from the recycled fibre of waste bottles weighing just 13g. There are also two different wearing modes - Foot and Wrist Mode to track various sports activities, as well as having water-resistant grade up to 50m for swimming.

For more information on the HONOR Band 5 Spot, you may visit their website here to check it out. Stay tuned for more HONOR news at TechNave.com.


The HONOR Magic 4 series is coming to global markets soon next week

The HONOR Magic 4 series was first revealed back at the end of February 2022 in Europe but since then, there wasn't much news on its release for other countries. However, we may not need to wait that long anymore as it has been announced that the next market is in the UK.

The UK launch of the HONOR Magic 4 series will be happening soon on 12 May 2022. Dubbed as a global launch, this is a good indicator that the series may make its way to the Malaysian market too. If you're interested in watching the livestream, it's scheduled for 7 PM (BST) which is 2 AM in Kuala Lumpur, on 13 May 2022.

Moreover, the device that is expected to make its debut is the HONOR Magic 4 Pro. Since it was already released, here's a quick recap of the flagship. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and focuses a lot on its camera, using a 50MP (main) + 50MP (ultrawide) + 64MP (telephoto) setup. There's a dTOF and Flicker Sensor too that assist the camera sensor to detect subjects better, and its zoom in can reach up to 100x.

Besides that, it has a large 6.81-inch Flex OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. HONOR also claims the phone to be the industry's first LTPO display with a 1920Hz PWM Dimming rate. It's a function that adjusts the brightness of the display. Lastly, it also has a 100W fast charging technology for the 4800mAh battery.

It's not known if the vanilla HONOR Magic 4 would appear but we won't have to wait long to find out. We will also be keeping an eye out for the Malaysia market so until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The HONOR Magic 5 Pro and Magic Vs will receive up to five years of software updates

In this short news, HONOR just announced a new software update policy for its HONOR fans. For HONOR Magic 5 Pro and Magic Vs users, they will be receiving three years of Android upgrades and five years of security patches.

That said, the Magic 5 Pro and Magic Vs have yet to arrive in the Malaysian market. But to recap the tech specs, the Magic 5 Pro features the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 12GB + 512GB, a 6.81-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP triple rear camera and a 5100mAh battery with 66W fast charging technology.

On the other hand, the foldable Magic Vs features a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset instead, the same memory capacity, a 6.45-inch 120Hz exterior display + 7.9-inch 90Hz 2K interior display, a 54MP + 50MP rear camera setup, and a 5000mAh battery with the same HONOR SuperCharge technology. It's priced at 1599 Euros (~RM7568), whereas the Magic 5 Pro is 1199 Euros (~RM5680).

Running on the latest HONOR MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13, both the HONOR Magic 5 Series and HONOR Magic Vs offer some smart features such as the MagicRing for multi-device collaboration and Magic Text for intelligent text recognition. HONOR Malaysia has yet to announce the phones' availability in Malaysia. So until then, we just have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The HONOR Magic3 series is set to launch at 12 August!

Recently HONOR has just announced on their official twitter account that a global event is scheduled on 12 August. It did not reveal any devices that will be at the event, we assumed it to be the launch of the HONOR Magic3 series. Today, we got confirmation that it is indeed the Magic3 series.

According to the tweet by HONOR Global Twitter account, it has been revealed with the banner that the HONOR Magic3 Series 5G will be announced at the global event on 12 August. We are expecting three models in the Magic3 series which are the standard, pro and pro+ versions.

The arrival of the #HONORMagic3Series will commemorate the dawn of a new era. 12 Aug — save the date. #BeyondEpic pic.twitter.com/CzcbmsewKe

All three HONOR Magic3 phones will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset which was stated on an official statement by Qualcomm last month. Other than that, we still haven't received any information on it yet. But it seems like the main camera will be a large one when you look closer to the teaser poster.

As of now, there is still no official information on the tech specs and the official release dates. Hopefully there will be more tech specs announcement soon, so stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


Apple Watch now available in Malaysia for RM1599 above

Today, all Apple Watch models - Apple Watch Sport, stainless Steel Apple Watch, and a limited edition of Apple Watch (PRODUCT) RED model are now officially available in Malaysia. The limited edition Apple Watch is exclusive for the upcoming Chinese New Year festival next month until 22 February.

Like most wearables, Apple watch allows the user to receive and respond to incoming notifications and messages, it tracks your daily healthy lifestyle, has its own wallet and boarding pass feature for convenience, and lets you customize the watchface and bands as you wish. It’s also operating on the latest watchOS 2.

The price tag for the Apple Watch Sports model, stainless steel Apple Watch, and the limited edition Apple Watch (PRODUCT) RED are as it follows:

To learn more about the Apple Watch, visit their website.


The HONOR Magic5 series and Magic Vs are launching on 6 April 2023

So it's confirmed - HONOR Malaysia just confirmed that the HONOR Magic5 series and Magic Vs have an official launching date in Malaysia. The latest HONOR flagships will be making waves on 6 April 2023, whereby the livestream event begins at 2.30 PM.

In case you missed the launch that took place in China, here's a quick recap. the Magic 5 Pro features the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 12GB + 512GB, a 6.81-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP triple rear camera and a 5100mAh battery with 66W fast charging technology. In Europe, the Magic 5 Pro is priced at 1199 Euros (~RM5680).

Then for the Magic Vs, it has a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset instead, the same memory capacity, a 6.45-inch 120Hz exterior display + 7.9-inch 90Hz 2K interior display, a 54MP + 50MP rear camera setup, and a 5000mAh battery with the same HONOR SuperCharge technology. This foldable phone costs 1599 Euros (~RM7568).

To read the full details, you can check out our previous coverage of the Magic5 series here and the Magic Vs here respectively. Let us know if you are excited about the launch in the Malaysian market, and stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


The HONOR MagicBook 14 (2022) & HONOR Pad 8 will join the HONOR 70's debut in Malaysia as well

Besides the HONOR 70 phone, HONOR Malaysia has also confirmed that the HONOR MagicBook 14 (2022) and HONOR Pad 8 will be launched. As reported before, these three devices will make their debut in Malaysia on 18 August 2022 and there will be a livestream video at 8 PM.

To recap, the HONOR MagicBook 14 has two AMD variants - a Ryzen 5 6600H CPU + Radeon 660M GPU, while the other packs a Ryzen 7 6800H CPU + Radeon 680M GPU. Sporting a 14-inch IPS display with a 2160x1440 screen resolution, 300-nit brightness, and a 1500:1 typical contrast ratio, both laptops also come with the same 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.

On the other hand, there are some Intel variants as well with more or less the same specs. Just like the AMD variants, there's an Intel Core i5 12500H and Intel Core i7-12650H processor, alongside an NVIDIA GTX 2050 and NVIDIA MX550 GPU respectively.

As for the HONOR Pad 8, it features a Snapdragon 680 chipset, 128GB of storage and three RAM variants - 4GB, 6GB and 8GB. Furthermore, the Pad 8 has a 12-inch 60Hz IPS display with 2000 x 1200 pixels. It also has a huge 7250mAh battery pack, DTS:X Ultra speakers, a 5MP camera on both sides and runs on Magic UI 6.1 based on Android 12 out of the box.

Are you looking forward to these upcoming HONOR devices next week? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The HONOR View20 just got a discount - start from RM1499 + 2-Year Warranty and more!

In continuing its recent Rileks, Beli Je campaign, HONOR Malaysia has just announced some new price tags on three smartphones. Promoting the HONOR View20, 8X and the 8C, the new price has gone as low as RM549 and even the high-end variant is below RM2K.

On top of the new price discounts, only the View20 will offer a 2-year warranty and it will end on 30 September just like the on-going campaign. Below is the table of the new pricing for your reference.

The new prices are available across all platforms; HONOR Experiential Stores (HES), hihonor, Shopee, Lazada and all partner stores. Stay tuned for more HONOR news at TechNave.com.


The HONOR View20 will launch next week and here's 5 features we're looking forward to

We’ve been teased enough about the HONOR View20 for over a month now and we’re not gonna lie: We’re pretty hyped. The phone will be released on the 22nd of January. However, we pretty much know everything about the phone now as the V20 released in China a while back is basically the same phone as the View20.

As we await the launching of the smartphone as well as its arrival here in Malaysia, here’s 5 features we're looking forward to in the HONOR View20.

The HONOR View20 will be HONOR’s first smartphone to sport the 48MP camera and the thing is, we have a pretty good feeling that it will be good as the sensor is a Sony IMX586 sensor. To make it even better is the AI capabilities of the camera thanks to the NPU built into the HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset. Its AI capabilities include AI stabilisation, 4-in-1 pixel binning and more.

The camera will be able to do slow-mo videos up to 960 fps which slows down a 0.2 second to 8 seconds and a High Dynamic Range sensor which they claim is 4 times better than other devices. While it is cool that the HONOR View20 will have a 48MP camera, they aren't the first in the world and will be competing with Huawei's Nova 4 and the Redmi Note 7 so I am very interested to see how the camera paired with their AI Ultra Clarity Photography fares against the rest.

This is a pretty new bit of innovation we’re seeing smartphones starting to adopt. The ToF 3D sensor performs 3D scans while taking photos to properly build the subject’s image, like say, your body. With it, it can recognize your limbs and movement to allow you to edit your features to your heart’s content without distorting the background.

Honestly though, how much is too much editing? Will everyone we see online look different in person? This is very concerning but if you want to take beautification to the next level, this sounds like one way to do it without making you look like a super smooth doll.

If you’re familiar with Xbox’s Kinect games, the ToF 3D sensor in the View20 is capable of doing just that. The HONOR View20 has 2 simulation games to utilize the feature which is a ski and dance game which you can play when you connect your device to a TV and your phone acts as the camera, sensing your movement and projecting it into the TV.

This is definitely a game changer as it brings somewhat of a console like gaming experience that can be used anytime and anywhere. However, I am curious to see how it fares in say, a dark or crowded room. Also, how accurately would it be able to capture our movement because as a gamer, I can get pretty annoyed if I lose a game because of a glitch in the system.

If you’re an avid phone user, whether it be for intense gaming or photography, you’d notice that your smartphone would quickly get hot. Most phones have been integrating cooling systems into their phone and the HONOR View20 is one of them coming in with The Nine Cooling system. The device is equipped with a PC grade cooling system that uses a 9 layer thermal design. HONOR claims that the system is able to achieve a 41% increase in heat dissipation, and a 10% less CPU temperature reduction.

The Nine Cooling system is very interesting as it is a type of watercooling which reminds me of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone. There are other smartphones out on the market right now with pretty amazing cooling systems like the Huawei Mate 20 X, ASUS ROG and Razer Phone 2. How it will fare against the rest? Well, further reviews are incoming!

The Link Turbo is apparently HONOR’s first in the world bit of technology and it is pretty impressive. It utilizes both WiFi and 4G at the same time and switches between them to give you the best possible experience while on your smartphone. Using the GPS is also better as it is equipped with dual frequency and is AI assisted to give you a more accurate location.

You can enable and disable the connection speed at the top of your phone which I find very convenient, especially when I'm about to hop into a competitive mobile game. I'm also very excited to see how accurate the GPS will be because I am pretty fed up with missing turns whenever I'm using Waze or Google Maps. Now, the real question is, will the Link Turbo make us unwillingly drain our mobile data? When I'm at home, I'm going to be using my WiFi as I'm saving my data for times I don't have access to a WiFi. Will there be an option to turn off mobile data?

O-cutouts are definitely the trend of 2019. The HONOR View20 sports a teeny tiny 4.5mm cutout on its display, giving it an impressive 91.82% screen to body ratio. The selfie housed in there is a cool 25MP. Personally, I’m not a big fan of the O-cutout trends this year. How would they integrate the cutout into apps and mobile games? Would the cutout be intrusive when watching full screen videos? So many questions.

And there you have it. The top 5 features we're looking forward to on the HONOR View20 next week. What are you looking forward to in the phone and will you be getting one? Of course, make sure you check back at TechNave.com for our unboxing and hands on as well as our in-depth review!


The HONOR X10 Max 5G will be revealed on 2 July 2020 with 5000mAh battery, 7.09-inch display and more

Looks like the event date for the upcoming HONOR X10 Max 5G is set. According to the teaser image, it will be unveiled on 2 July 2020 but that's not the only thing that got out, apparently someone else has leaked out the full tech specs list online. Here's what we know about the phone so far.

As reported, most of the tech specs match with the previous news that we did. The X10 Max 5G is set to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 800 5G chipset but there was nothing about the memory capacity, but knowing smartphone name traditions, we won't be surprised if the storage can go up to 512GB worth of space. As for the battery, it's also a huge one with 5000mAh with 22.5W rapid charging technology.

The display will be pretty huge too, measuring 7.09-inches in FHD+ resolution, 174.46 x 84.91 x 8.3mm and weighs 227g. The notch is also visible which the 8MP front camera will hang out, while the rear main camera is 48MP. In terms of features, the Magic UI 3.1.1 will be part of the phone based on Android 10 OS and the fingerprint sensor is said to be side-mounted.

We are not that far away from the X10 Max 5G launch, but what do you think of the tech specs (let us know in the comments below!)? There's a good chance that HONOR Malaysia might import this for our local market so until then, stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


The HONOR X10 may be launching in 18 May alongside with the new HONOR MagicBook models!

Today, a tipster posted on a Weibo account revealed the HONOR X10 will be launching around 18 and 19 May along with the other products. The highly anticipated HONOR X10 was first rumored and renamed from HONOR 10X in April that set to replace the successful HONOR 9X.

The company has renamed the smartphone to HONORX10 instead of HONOR 10X is believed to avoid confusion with the next Redmi 10X that may be unveiled soon. The HONOR X10 is expected to come with the Kirin 820 5G chipset and a 6.63-inch IPS LCD FHD+  display with 2400 x 1080p resolutions and a 16MP punch-hole selfie camera that weighs in at 203g.

In terms of the cameras, it may sport a triple camera setup on the rear with a Sony IMX600 sensor 40MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.  It is expected to come with a 4,200mAh battery supported by a 22.5W fast-charging running on the Magic UI 3.0 on top of Android 10 that comes in four color variants compromising of the Light Speed Silver, Racing Blue, Burning Orange, and Speed Probe Black.

According to the tipster on Weibo, the company will also be expected to unveil other products besides the HONOR X10 such as the HONOR MagicBook models that may be equipped with an upgraded Ryzen 5 5400U and Ryzen 7 4700U. Other than that, the company will also be releasing a new router, smart TV, and the HONOR table as well.

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs as well as the pricing and releasing date in Malaysia, so do remember to take this with a pinch of salt. But will you be excited to check out the HONOR X10 when it arrives? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com!


The HONOR X20 5G may have a starting price from ~RM1107 only

While there's no official news if HONOR would be importing phones here, there is still a good chance that it can happen. At the moment, only the HONOR X20 SE is released in China and we got a clue of the next X20 5G model thanks to a leak in Weibo.

From the looks of the leaked image, there is a pamphlet showing the details of the phone made for retail stores. If true, the HONOR X20 may cost 1699 Yuan (~RM1107) and comparing that with the X20 SE, the price is actually slightly cheaper by 100 Yuan! But then again, this may be just one of the variants based on memory which is unknown.

According to the leak, the X20 could feature a 4300mAh battery with 66W fast charging technology, a Dimensity 900 chipset by MediaTek and a 120Hz LCD. The camera setup remains the same, though, which is a 16MP front camera as well as a triple rear camera module that is 64MP + 2MP + 2MP sensor.

The HONOR X20 5G will soon be unveiled in China first on 12 August 2021. Until then, stay tuned for our official news coverage only at TechNave.com.


The HONOR X8 5G is coming to Malaysia soon in August 2022

Recently, HONOR Malaysia teased that a new phone is coming. It was vague at first but turns out that the phone was none other than the HONOR X8 5G. The company also confirmed that the phone will be on sale from 5 August 2022 soon.

Previously, there was an HONOR X8 model in Malaysia but that was the 4G unit. For the X8 5G, it was released in China earlier this week so here's a breakdown. The phone features a Snapdragon 480+ chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There is also an option for you to use the 2GB extended HONOR RAM Turbo too.

Besides that, the X8 5G comes in a 6.5-inch FHD+ 60Hz display, and a 5000mAh battery with a 22.5w fast charging technology. Moreover, you can find a simple 8MP front camera, as well as a 48MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera. With these specs, it looks to be an entry-level device for the masses.

That said, we won't have to wait long until the HONOR 8X 5G released in the Malaysian market. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The HONOR X9a 5G is coming to Malaysia in early 2023

In early December 2022, HONOR Malaysia teased that a new HONOR X9a 5G smartphone will be coming here soon. Well, the date has been confirmed and it will officially be launched on 4 January 2023.

Not much is known about the X9a but it has been marketed to have an "ultra-tough OLED curved display". If you missed one of our stories, we actually had a knocking test on the phone's display and it can really crack a nut by smashing it. It is also noted that this will be the first time that a mid-range device embodies a curved screen.

Speaking of the curved screen, it is using 0.65mm Super Reinforced glass, resulting in a stronger and more drop-resistant than the 0.55mm glass commonly used in the market. It is also said to survive 1-meter drops on marble and concrete floors, and multiple-angle rolling drops, among which the micro-drop test was carried out several "ten thousand times".

Besides that, the X9a will feature a 1920Hz PWM dimming which is meant for long-term eye-care reading or watching visual content on the phone. It also has low blue light certification from TÜV Rheinland as well as an HONOR Multiscreen Collaboration feature for pairing up with an HONOR laptop.

More will be unveiled on 4 January 2023 at 7 PM and the livestream will launch on HONOR Malaysia's Facebook page. Stay tuned for our news coverage by then only at TechNave.com.


The HONOR X9a is now available on CelcomDigi and Maxis postpaid plans

The HONOR X9a has been around for quite some time now and today, HONOR Malaysia announced that the phone is now available on CelcomDigi and Maxis. With a starting monthly as low as RM99 only, here's what you can get from each telco.

New and existing Maxis Postpaid 128 customers can take home a brand-new HONOR X9a 5G for only RM99. On top of saving RM1,400, Maxis customers will also enjoy 180 days of free screen protection (worth RM169) when purchased via Maxis Online Store. To learn more about HONOR X9a 5G on Maxis Postpaid plans, you can visit the link here.

Then for CelcomDigi, those who sign up for the Celcom MEGA 158 postpaid plan can an HONOR X9a 5G for free! There's a bundled freebie too that's worth RM169, whereas those who sign up Digi Postpaid 90 plan get the phone for just RM 299. To learn more about Celcom and Digi postpaid plans for the HONOR X9a 5G, you can visit the respective hyperlinks given.

To recap, the HONOR X9a features a Snapdragon 695 chipset, a 5100mAh battery, a 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED curved display and many more. You can check out the rest of the tech specs from our news coverage right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple Watch now available (unofficially) in Malaysia from RM1769

While it looks like the Apple Watch may not be coming to Malaysia officially anytime soon, third-party sellers like SatuGadgetDotCom and DirectD are now selling it here in Malaysia. Granted, choices are limited to the Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch versions but both sellers provide fairly good aftersales services. Pricing starts from RM1769 and both the 38mm and 42mm size versions are also available but you can probably find cheaper pricing at other lesser known sellers. Originally, pricing for the Apple Watch began from $349 (RM1263) but you have to expect this kind of price increase for something as premium as the Apple Watch. No news yet on an official Malaysia release date or pricing details, but if it does come, it will likely be at the end of the year with the new Apple iPhone.


The HP ENVY 13 is now thinner, lighter and faster than ever

Arguably the thinnest and lightest ENVY notebook computer yet, the new HP ENVY 13 is thinner than the diameter of a dime with a premium metal body and curved profile that looks sleek and stunning. Measuring in at just 1.29cm thin and 1.275kg the ENVY 13 still manages to pack in a large 13.3-inch display in either full HD or QHD while the latest 6th Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors ensure 10 hour battery life and powerful performance when you need it.

Featuring up to 256GB SSD storage, a unique elevated lift hinge design, dual fans, a backlit keyboard and Bang & Olufsen audio, the ENVY 13 is surprisingly fully featured and affordable from just RM3699. In addition to all that, it is also more secure thanks to Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Windows Hello and the built-in fingerprint sensor so you can now log in without ever having to type a password. Get the HP ENVY 13 notebook computer now via the Malaysian HP Store.


The HTC U Ultra just got an RM400 price cut + Malaysians who bought it already may redeem exclusive gifts

HTC Malaysia recently announced that their shiny backed dual screen HTC U Ultra is getting a price cut from RM2999 to RM2599 starting from 14 April 2017. Those early buyers who bought the HTC U Ultra from 1 March 2017 to 13 April 2017 can redeem exclusive gifts, including the HTC Re Camera and limited edition HTC premiums.

Customers who have registered will be able to receive their gifts from 12 May 2017 onwards.


The HTC Wildfire X is official!

HTC returns with the new HTC Wildfire X which was launched on 14 August in India after 9 years! But here is the catch, the device was not produced by HTC because the company has licensed its branding to InOne Smart Technology.The HTC Wildfire X is set to be a low-powered budget device which has the tech specs of a 6.22-inch 720p display and a 3300 mAh battery capacity. It is equipped with the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset with up to 4GB Ram and 128GB internal storage.

In terms of camera, the device is equipped with the triple camera setup which includes a 12 MP main sensor, a 2x optical zoom 8 MP camera lens and also a 5 MP depth sensor. The pricing for the HTC Wildfire X is set to start at Rs 9,999 (around RM585) and Rs 12,999 (around RM761) for the 3GB Ram, 32GB storage and 4GB Ram, 128GB of storage variants respectively.

Either way, there are no specific Malaysia release dates and local pricing on the device. Will you want to own it when it arrives here? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


The HUAWEI Mate 50 Series is set for release on 6 September 2022

After being in the rumour mills for a while now, the HUAWEI Mate 50 Series has finally gotten a release date. As shared by the Chinese tech giant on its official Weibo account, the upcoming smartphone will be released in China on 6 September 2022.

The poster accompanying the release date announcement is also quite intriguing and abstract, though the image of a ring surrounding the mountain could potentially allude to the upcoming smartphone’s camera capabilities and its camera module design. Besides that, there’s no official information regarding the Mate 50 being shared by HUAWEI, including its specs and the variants available in the series.

Previously, we reported on some rumours regarding the Mate 50 series, including how it would have 4 variants, namely the Mate 50E, Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS. Furthermore, the alleged leak also revealed the designs of the Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS.

As for the series’ alleged tech specs, the Pro variant and Mate 50 RS are touted to have a larger display compared to the other two in the series, with a higher refresh rate. All of them will pack the XMAGE imaging system, but their camera setup will be different from one another. Nevertheless, we still can see that they all get equipped with a 50MP primary sensor. Furthermore, it also shows that their battery sizes range from 4400mAh to 4500mAh and have the same support for 66W fast charging.

Well, these are mere rumours just now, so we just have to wait until this 6 September to find out for sure. So, what do you guys think of the upcoming Mate 50 Series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


The HUAWEI Nova 8 series will be coming in December while the long awaited Mate 40 Series is finally launching this October?

Aside from the HUAWEI’s flagship P series, the Nova series is one of the tech giant’s popular mid-range smartphones. A few weeks ago, HUAWEI was rumored to be installing OLED panels with 120Hz refresh rate in their future midrange smartphones. Today, we got a leak on the new HUAWEI Nova 8 series which will be coming in real soon.According to Rudhra Nandu, the HUAWEI Nova 8 Pro will come with a 120Hz refresh rate panel with a Dimensity 1000+ chipset that supports a 5G network whereas the little brother Nova 8 will be having a 90Hz display and equipped with the DImensity 820 chipset. Both of these phones are expected to be announced in December this year.

Exclusive: Huawei's Nova8 series will be launching in December in China#HuaweiNova8 specs:-90Hz OLED-Dimensity 820-starts at 3299#HuaweiNova8Pro specs:-120Hz OLED-Dimensity 1000 Plus-starts at 3999 pic.twitter.com/88X3eepVkR

Besides the Nova series, HUAWEI’s Mate 40 is finally launching in mid-October globally. According to the leakster, the HUAWEI Mate 40 series will come in with four variants, the HUAWEI Mate 40, Mate Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and the Mate 40 RS Porche. As for the design, the HUAWEI Mate 40 series will still stick to the dual front punch-hole display but with physical volume buttons on the side this time.Although there’s now a physical button on the sides, the virtual buttons are still available for users to choose based on their own preferences. As for the cameras, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro+ “Super Cup” will sport a new Leica quad-camera setup with a 50MP main camera, an upgraded 5x optical zoom, and up to 55x digital zoom periscope lens, and a new movie cine lens as well.

With that said, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and the pricing for smartphones yet, so do take this with a grain of salt. But which series are you more excited for? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com!


The HUAWEI Watch 3 & Watch 3 Pro may have a round dial and leather strap design

Recently we’ve reported on HUAWEI’s upcoming smartwatches which are the HUAWEI Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro. Today, there are some leaked images of the design on the smartwatches and the preinstalled HarmonyOS.

According to the images, the HUAWEI Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro comes with a round dial, a leather strap, and supports wireless charging. Reports also stated that it will come with blood pressure monitoring, eSim cards, ECG, as well as supporting independent calls.

As of now, there are no other tech specs unveiled but it has gotten some relevant certifications such as the NBTC, Indonesia Telecom, and Russia’s EEC certifications. HUAWEI also announced on 25 May that the product launch conference will be held on 2 June 8PM.

Either way, there is still no other official information on the tech specs and release date yet, so take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


The Health Ministry advised Android users to turn on Bluetooth on MySJ Trace for safety

Just yesterday, the MySejahtera app had a new update that allows people to trace a person nearby who is covid-infected. To make sure that everyone is safe, our Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin would like to advise everyone to turn on the Bluetooth at all times.

In case you missed it, this MySJ Trace feature is currently only available for Android phone users and will come to iOS soon. On the Bluetooth setting, Jamaluddin said it's not compulsory for Android users to turn on Bluetooth but he recommends it as a measure for further protection. If the take-up rate is poor, the team will have to review the feature further.

One of the concerns by the netizens is that there are some concerns of data privacy breaches. But Jamaluddin said that the app will first ask for permission from the user if they want to share their contact status with others. He also assured that the MySejahtera app users won't be stored by MoH as it goes against the Apple App and Google Play Store's policy.

There's no date yet for the MySJ Trace feature on iPhones, but it is coming soon. We just have to wait and see. That being said, do stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The HiSilicon Kirin 980 will come with Dual NPU capabilities with object detection and process up to 4500 image per second

Upcoming Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 will come equipped with the new and improved HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset which features Dual-NPU which allows for greater AI processing capabilities. In terms of camera improvements with the chipset, the HiSilicon Kirin 980 is capable of processing up to 4500 images for per second, 120% faster than industry average. But that’s not all as it supports multi-person motion prediction and object detection tracking in real time.

The upcoming chipset will further improve upon existing features found on the current Kirin 970 such as AI Scene detection, AI Battery Management, image segmentation, translation and so on. We are expecting the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro to make its debut on 16 October 2018 in London of United Kingdom. You can find out more about Huawei devices at their official website, and for more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Highscreen ICE 2 is another Russian smartphone with two displays

Highscreen has announced a new phone in the market called the Highscreen ICE 2 which features dual displays, much like the Yotaphone models. Although the brand is not famous internationally, it is owned by a well-known German company called Vobis Computers and has been operating in Russia for the past 5 years selling products like tablets, notebooks and other accessories. Unlike the Yotaphone 2, the ICE 2 features a tiny secondary display beside the rear camera which can deliver small pieces of information like incoming calls, text messages, notifications, weather updates and the time. Another highlight of the device is the notification light on the home button which can be configured with up to seven different colors for each app notification. Other tech specs include a 1.7 GHz octa-core Mediatek MT6592 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage with MicroSD expansion, 4.7-inch 1280 x 720 pixel HD display, 13MP Sony rear camera and 2MP front camera. The device runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS and comes with a 2550 mAh capacity battery onboard. The Highscreen ICE 2 dual screen smartphone will go on sale in Russia for $250 (RM962) in three colors – white, blue and grey. No details about Malaysia release dates or pricing so far.


The HoloFlex is a flexible smartphone that projects 3D holograms

While actual consumer level flexible smartphones are still a ways off, the researchers at the Human Media Lab have come up with the HoloFlex proof of concept smartphone. Featuring a flexible, bendable design, the HoloFlex also has another trick up its sleeve in that it can project 3D holograms. This comes at the price of turning the phones 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution into just 160 x 104 pixels for an awesome but rather blurry image. Quite obviously, there are no Malaysia release dates for this, but it is definitely cool to watch, so check out the HoloFlex for yourself below.


Apple Watch online pre-order open, prices starting from USD349 (RM1281)

Apple has announced that its latest premium offering, the Apple Watch, is available from 24 April 2015 and is now open for exclusive online pre-oder from its US store. Shipping for pre-orders takes about 4-6 weeks. It comes in 3 versions, the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Sport and the Apple Watch Edition. The appeal of a variety of color, size and strap selections makes it highly versatile. The cheapest model which is a 38mm Sport version costs USD349 (RM1281) while the standard Watch version costs USD549 (RM2015) upwards. The costliest of them, a 38mm 18-karat yellow gold Apple Watch Edition with bright red modern buckle can set one back by USD17000 (RM62387). All watch purchases comes with optional add-ons which includes a magnetic charging cable for additional USD29 (RM107), a USB power adapter for USD19 (RM70) and the AppleCare+ bearing USD49 (RM180), USD69 (RM253) and USD1500 (RM5501) for the Sport, Watch and Edition respectively. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details via the Apple Malaysia store just yet but stay tuned for more developments.


The HongMeng OS could finally be revealed on the Huawei Mate Watch soon

This is the Huawei Watch GT 2 for image illustration

If you recall last year, there was a lot of hype surrounding HongMeng OS by Huawei during the unfortunate GMS ban by the US government. It was supposed to be released on the Mate 30 series but what we got was the Huawei Mobile Service instead. Anyway, someone from Weibo leaked out that the OS could finally see the day of the light soon.

According to @RODENT950, the HongMeng OS will make its debut on Huawei's upcoming "Mate Watch" (which already passed its trademark certification in China) as well as the upcoming Mate 40 series. It's interesting to hear that a Mate Watch is coming because the company already has a smartwatch. Perhaps they want to make it as a premium brand lineup of its own as touches on various products, with the likes of notebooks and tablets as well.

There is barely any information about the Mate Watch since this is the first time we heard about it, but speculations say that this is a high-end smartwatch for premium users. It's also reported that the wearable will appear alongside the Mate 40 series in August 2020, which include the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and a Mate 40 RS Porsche model.

We still have a long way to go until August, so until then, stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


The Honor 8 is the flagship device for the selfie generation

The 'selfie generation' are rapidly taking over the Internet and social media with pictures of themselves and their lives. As such, they appreciate a device like the Honor 8 which lets them take photos effortlessly, turning amateurs into skilled photographers who can capture 'moments' perfectly.

Featuring a dual-lens 12MP rear camera with hybrid auto-focus the Honor 8 captures 'bokeh' shots and objects in motion with ease. In addition, the 1.25μm large pixel sensors and dual image signal processing (ISP) chips ensure crystal clear images even in low light, dynamic, multi-focus, macro and precise depth situations regardless of how light or dark it is.

Capture the 'moment' with wide selfies like this using the Honor 8

The perfect example of this effortless ease is the Honor 8's F2.2 wide aperture mode that lets users make bokeh photos even after the shot has been taken. Fully applicable in any situation, the wide aperture mode lets you change the point of focus from F0.95 to F16 as you want whenever you want with just a slide on the screen.

Even after the shot has been taken, you can adjust the wide aperture slider on the Honor 8

... to the side with ease for 'bokeh' shots whenever you want them.

This isn't just for static shots, as the Honor 8's wide aperture mode works even on fast moving objects

Catch the water splashing in perfect detail with the Honor 8 or...

... focus on something else, even after the shot has been taken.

You can even capture 'bokeh' shots on normal automatic with the Honor 8

Even selfie addicts have bad hair days, and for those users the Honor 8 offers an 8MP front camera with 1.4 μm pixel sensor including the "Perfect Selfie" mode and "Beauty" mode to help make your selfie perfect. It even takes selfies in the dark thanks to the automatic low-light mode which merges four pixels into one while turning the screen into a front facing flash.

Capture the best selfie that you can with the 8MP front camera and Perfect Selfie mode on the Honor 8

Capture all the details with a selfie and your friends with the Honor 8

You can even take 'selfies' in the dark, no worries about finding perfect light with the Honor 8

These are just some of the reasons or photography features that the Honor 8 has to offer as you can even do long exposure photography (which normally requires a powerful DSLR) like the movements of stars in the night sky and even the light trails of night time traffic. For more information about the Honor 8 check out the site where it is currently available for as low as RM1699.


The Huawei Honor 6 Plus's dual camera explained, camera samples compared with Apple iPhone 6

The Huawei Honor 6 Plus made the headlines a few days back with its variable aperture dual rear camera setup. We have already added a few samples from the phone in our previous article and today, we have some more camera samples which are compared with Apple iPhone 6 camera samples. Variable aperture is made possible with the help of the advanced algorithms inside the Honor 6 Plus. Using the feed from both the 8MP rear cameras, the phone lets the user control aperture ranges from f/0.96 to f/16. In the camera menu, there is a slider which changes these aperture levels, even after the image has been captured. The two 8MP symmetrical cameras at the back along with the powerful 3IE algorithm make this all possible. The primary 8MP camera in the setup features auto-focus with f/2.0 aperture and the secondary 8MP has a fixed focus with f/2.4. The primary camera focuses on nearby objects and the secondary fixed-focus camera captures a flat image. With a combination of the two sensors, the Honor 6 Plus offers features such as variable aperture, depth of field and faster HDR. This also helps in better low light performance, which you'll clearly see in the pictures given below.


The Huawei Mate 20 Lite just went official in Poland, revealing a Kirin 710 processor, quad-camera setup and more

Just a few hours ago, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite apparently became available for sale in Poland and we got plenty of information on the specifications. The Mate 20 Lite is one of the upcoming Huawei devices that's coming soon in October, along with the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro. Without further ado, here's what the Mate 20 Lite features.

According to the source, it seems that the new Kirin 710 chipset will be making its way to the Mate 20 Lite. This is actually Huawei's first 12nm chipset and on paper, it should be considered a big improvement over the Kirin 659 that's only 16nm. The Kirin 710 is comprised of quad-Cortex-A73 cores and quad-Cortex-A53 clocking in at 2.2GHz and 1.7GHz respectively. Moreover, there's also a new GPU ARM Mali G5 too.

Moving on to the exterior design, it will feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ display in 2340 x 1080 resolution with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 409ppi. Yes, there's a notch on top too housing a dual front 24MP + 2MP camera with Face Unlock. Then on the back, there's also a dual rear 20MP + 2MP camera along with a fingerprint scanner.

On the memory capacity, it's running on 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM. It's said that there will be an expandable memory available up to 256GB, and it's now using a USB Type-C port and EMUI 8.2 (based on Android 8.1 Oreo) out of the box. Lastly, its battery pack is 3750mAh and GPU Turbo will be featured too.

From Poland's price currency, the Mate 20 Lite is PLN1599. That's roughly ~RM1791 after direct conversion which sounds just right. We think the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro should feature similar tech-specs too, until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei Mate 20 Pro's custom-made AI was able to identify sounds from the Northern Lights

About two weeks ago, Huawei finally finished a new project they collaborated with Kjetil Skogli, Mark Sayfritz and James Shearman. Promptly called as the Sound of Light symphony, the orchestra piece was made possible through the use of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro's AI to capture the sound of the Northern Lights. So how did they do it?

According to the video trailer below, it took them a month to do this. First, Kjetil was tasked to capture the Northern Lights in Norway then transfer the photos back to the laboratory, where the professional music composer, Mark worked with the Mate 20 Pro's custom-built AI system to recognise the soundwave then transpose them into musical elements. After that, James, who is a music conductor began to piece the sound together which would then be used to compose the symphony. Finally, the orchestra's final challenge was to create a multi-sensory experience to juxtapose with the sound.

“Introducing artificial intelligence into my music has opened up a whole new range of creative possibilities. I can now feed footage of the Northern Lights into an AI system which analyses things such as colour, size, shape and speed. It then generates variations of my musical phrases, based upon what it sees. Therefore, when the AI recognises a particularly dramatic light show, it can modulate the sounds to reflect that intensity in the composition. I can then incorporate those elements into the symphony."

The video of the live audio-visual AI-influenced performance that kicked off in the Brahms Hall of the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria on November 28 can be viewed on YouTube. Over 300 spectators attended it and witnessed the orchestra piece which was conducted by James Shearman and performed by the Synchron Stage Orchestra.

So what do you think of the music? Well, I guess it's a start and it's interesting to see where it will go from there. Until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei Mate 30 series won't have Google apps pre-installed, maybe Harmony OS instead?

In this latest news, Huawei fans and consumers may have to face some bad news on the upcoming Mate 30 series. According to Reuters, the Mate 30 series will not be launching with pre-installed Google apps and services. This was also confirmed by Google for both the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro from orders by the White House in the USA.

Previously, a 90-day extension ban lift was given to Huawei which will end on 19 November but that applies to the current and previous Huawei smartphones (such as the latest Nova 5T release) and not the Mate 30 series and most probably future devices. Despite this, there is still some potential for users to install some Google apps and services through the ARK Compiler or APK side-loading.

As Richard Yu said during the recent Huawei Developer Conference, it only takes two days tops to port over Android apps, as well as welcoming developers to compile various codes to develop apps with ARK Compiler which means some Google apps and services can appear in Huawei's own AppGallery.

This isn't the first time for an Android device to launch without Google apps and services, as it happened with the Amazon Fire Tablet and many have found a way to search online for Google Account Manager, Google Services Framework, Google Play Services and Google Play Store via APK sideloading. Of course, we are just theorizing but it should be possible on the Mate 30 series, technically speaking.

With all that said, there is also great potential to see Harmony OS launching with the Mate 30 series together. As Senior Vice President of Huawei, Vincent Yang mentioned in his interview before, the company's own operating system will serve as Plan B and honestly, we would like to see Harmony OS pre-installed as it was previously reported to be faster, better and more energy efficient than Google's Android.

The Mate 30 series are rumoured to launch around mid of September, BUT what do you think? Should Huawei just ditch Google apps and services in favour of Harmony OS? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei Mate 40 series on-cell OLED display to be supplied by BOE

If you're a tech enthusiast, you would know about Samsung's AMOLED and LG's OLED displays, but have you ever heard of BOE's OLED displays? That's right, there is a new player in the market and the last time we mentioned them was a rumour that Apple could be using their materials for the upcoming iPhone 12 series. It's also reported that the Huawei Mate 40 series will be using them.

BOE or also known as Beijing Oriental Electronics, is a Chinese electronic component manufacturer in China and the company have been around for along time. In this latest news, BOE have been chosen to supply OLED panels to Huawei and it will be featured on the Mate 40 series but here's the kicker, it won't be just an OLED display but an on-cell type. What this means is that there is a touch-sensitive layer embedded in the display panel itself unlikes previous display technology.

Let's play a little with the emojis Mate 40 Mate 40 pro

On paper, an on-cell OLED display is said to offer better viewing, functionality, as well as being thinner and affordable. Besides that, Twitter leakster @RODENT950, also teased that the Mate 40 series are retaining the 'waterfall' curved edge display. He made some hints on his tweet post hinting that the Mate 40 could feature a single punch-hole front camera, whereas the Mate 40 Pro could have a dual front camera setup in a pill-shaped manner.

The upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series should be unveiled in September/October as per tradition, so we expect to see more rumours popping up in the next few weeks. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Huawei Mate 50 may have a 6-blade aperture on one of the cameras

From time to time, Huawei would often be in the spotlight for manufacturing outstanding camera designs. Reports are saying that the next Huawei Mate 50 series will be unveiled on 6 September 2022 and there's a leaked photo of what the rear camera looks like.

It may look ordinary and obviously, the Mate 50 in the photo looks like a prototype. However, a closer look at the alleged primary camera at the top right corner appears to have an aperture with six blades. This allows the camera to control the amount of light entering the lens which is ideal for taking photos in low-light conditions.

According to sources, Huawei actually submitted a patent called "Aperture, Camera Module and Electronic Device" last year. In the patent image above, you can see that there is a 6-blade aperture and it's very likely that it could be used in the Mate 50 series. A few years ago, Samsung also did the same but with only a 2-blade aperture.

As aforementioned, the Huawei Mate 50 looks incomplete at the moment due to the exposed rear camera design. But what do you think of the design? And are you still a Huawei fan? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.