Finance Minister reassures that private information are kept confidential. RM426 million left to distribute.

Based on a statement by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, all private information received during the e-Tunai Rakyat initiative are kept confidential by Khazanah Nasional Berhad. The aforementioned entity is a government-owned wealth and fund investment company, which does not operate similar to that of a private company.

Lim Guan Eng also noted that due to the fact that Khazanah Nasional Berhad is owned by the government, it already has all the information that is typically saved on an identification card. On another note, he mentioned that more than 800000 applicants had been approved with more than RM24 million distributed so far.

With that said, there’s still around RM426 million left to be sent out to all eligible citizens of Malaysia. If you need help in picking the right e-wallet to claim the e-Tunai Rakyat, head over to our previous coverage to find out which is the best platform for you.

Have you collected the RM30 e-Tunai Rakyat? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Finance minister announced that extra RM50 e-wallet credit will be distributed

All of you must have known that our government is distributing e-wallet credit again as the MySejahtera app has crashed earlier due to a large number of sign-ups (haha~). It looks like things just got better as the finance minister has announced that they are increasing the total value of RM50 as previously announced to RM100!

According to the Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, the extra RM50 is sponsored by private sectors as our government is collaborating with them to make the e-PENJANA initiative a success. It is reported that each private company will allocate RM750 million so that a total of RM1.5 billion will be contributed to the initiative.

The RM100 will benefit the users of various e-wallet platforms including Touch n Go eWallet e-wallet, GrabPay, or Boost by the end of this month. He made the announcement in a press conference after meeting Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali today.

Share with us your opinion about the news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more viral local news.


A new OPPO “5x” smartphone photography technology to be unveiled at MWC 2017

Surprise, surprise. It seems that OPPO won’t be missing their party too at Barcelona this month. The company is set to unveil a new unknown smartphone that specialized in “5x smartphone photography technology that with give users unprecedented ability to capture highly detailed images.”

It wasn’t long ago that OPPO released the R9s in Malaysia back in January, packing 16MP cameras on both front and back side (check out our review here). Now preparing for the “5x Project at MWC 2017”, we think the feature should work similarly to the iPhone 7 Plus’ telephoto lens, as well as Huawei’s Mate 9 2X Hybrid Zoom function. To quote OPPO Vice President and Managing Director of International Mobile Business, Sky Li, he said

“This remarkable achievement is the result of an extensive, year-long R&D process, combined with OPPO’s unparalleled expertise in smartphone imaging technology.We chose MWC to unveil the ‘5x’ technology in the belief that we can inspire the industry to aim higher, and continue to create pioneering products that give amazing experiences for consumers.” Sky said.

OPPO has steadily climbed up the ranks as it’s now the the world’s fourth best-selling smartphone brand for the second year running, and the No. 1 smartphone brand in China with 16.8 percent market share, according to IDC. Stay tuned as Technave will surely check out what they have to offer at MWC 2017.


Financial support up to RM1300 will be provided to foodpanda delivery partners

We are now on day 7 of the Movement Restriction Order and more local brands are keeping up with the effort to ensure everyone's health and safety. For foodpanda, they have already implemented the contactless delivery but they recently went the extra mile of taking care of their delivery partners' well being with extra financial support.

According to the company, foodpanda have rolled out their financial assistance support for all their delivery partners who are affected by the outbreak. If one of their delivery partners test positive for COVID-19, they will be provided RM1000, whereas those who are quarantined will be provided RM300 by foodpanda. Hey, these are tough times.

In addition to that, foodpanda have also rolled out a real-time communication and information sharing strategy to all their delivery partners during this period via the Telegram chat app. Over 10,000 pieces of masks, 3,000 sets of gloves and hand sanitizers have been handed out to them as well, and more will be distributed whenever the stocks are replenished. Quality assurance and personal hygiene measures are recommended, as all delivery partners are required to:

Delivery operations are being monitored and adjustments will be made in line with any recommendations provided by the Ministry of Health. Riders can stay updated with the latest information via the dedicated Covid-19 on the rider website. We wish them all the best in this period, stay tuned for more foodpanda news at TechNave.com.


Finas and iQiyi want the public to fight against piracy by giving out Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

To fight against digital piracy, Finas (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia) is collaborating with iQiyi on a campaign titled #JanganTontonHaram. The objective of this campaign is to encourage the public to tackle issues such as content theft. As a reward, iQiyi will be giving out prizes including the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max to the selected winners.

According to the official website, it is said that piracy has long killed the Malaysian film industry. The objective of iQiyi is to combat the crime of piracy with various efforts, and it is believed that the industry will not grow as long as piracy is rampant. To ensure the mission is successful, iQiyi will work with local and worldwide media industry and organizations to prevent the crime of piracy.

To stand a chance of getting those prizes, you will have to report links that provide pirated content to the platform. Besides iPhone, products such as Apple AirPods and Beats Flex Earphones can also be won. So, are you interested in fighting against piracy now? (hehe)

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


Find Your New PC Love campaign offering exclusive promotions on Dell, Acer, and Microsoft laptops

Starting from 9 November until 31 December 2016, customers now have an opportunity to join Microsoft Malaysia and Intel's latest campaign "Find Your New PC Love" in Lazada, to find their ideal preference in terms of devices. Whether it’s a device made for mobility, speed, touch or affordability, the devices include the ASUS ZenBook UX360, Acer Switch Alpha 12, Dell XPS 13, HP Spectre x360, and the Lenovo Mix 510.

During this period, there will be exclusive promotions by Dell, Acer and Microsoft, the promotions are:

Obtain 3-X points from the Mad-X reward programme for every purchase of a XPS laptop and 2-in-1, which entitles buyers to redeem up to three prizes from a wide selection of gifts.

- For products below RM 2500, AEW (Acer Extended Warranty) 1 worth RM198 will be up for grabs.

- For products above RM2500, AEW 2 worth RM298 will be up for grabs.

Buyers of the Surface Pro 4 get RM800 off Core M and Core i5 models from 11- 25 November, and also a 15% discount on Microsoft’s Designer Bluetooth Mouse and Bluetooth Mobile Mouse 3600 in this period.

That's not all, on 11 November, in conjunction with its Online Revolution Campaign (11 November to 14 December 2016), Lazada will also be offering discounts of up to RM500 off as a one-time offer. The one-time offer is applicable to the selected models highlighted in the Find Your New PC Love campaign.

To get yourself started, visit either of the links below:


Find out how Qualcomm takes your gaming experience to another level with Snapdragon Elite Gaming

What if I told you, you could have the power of a gaming desktop PC in the palm of your hands? That’s right, it’s all in your smartphone. Not just any smartphone, but one that’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. Deeply integrated into the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is the Snapdragon Elite Gaming platform. What does it do you may ask? We’re going to dive deeper into the 8 Gen 2 mobile platform and how it will change the mobile gaming landscape.

Mobile games have gotten more popular in recent years, but they still haven’t quite reached PC or console level of efficiency or quality. But that doesn’t stop chip manufacturers or game developers from striving to give gamers the best experience on mobile. Qualcomm is well on its way to improving both areas, starting with the high-level performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

Most games you play these days have 30 or 60 FPS, and your eyes may have gotten used to the motion of the display. As time goes by and as hardware advances, once you’ve tried out 90FPS, 120FPS, or even 165 FPS, you can’t really go back to 30/60 FPS. Games won’t look the same anymore with low/standard refresh rates, while immersion levels increase to the max.

With Snapdragon Elite Gaming, you'll get desktop-level frame rates on mobile devices. Yes, gaming desktop PCs have a refresh rate of 144Hz, and you’re having the same or higher refresh rate on your smartphone. How crazy is that? This doesn’t apply to all games, but for game developers who have optimized their games for high refresh rate, then you’re in luck.

In addition, Snapdragon Elite Gaming promises a high-end premium gaming experience, thus reducing jank, stutters, and glitches in mobile games of today. Games will not only load faster, it will also run smoother, display higher quality graphics, and have an efficient battery life so you can play longer.

Getting games to run that fast is great, but what if you want the games to look good? Some mobile games might allow you to toggle features like Bloom, Shadows, Motion Blur, or HDR. Those games tend to look better because of all the extra effects. But most only allow you to choose preset qualities of low, medium, high, and occasionally “Ultra”. Typically, what these settings do is change the video resolution and level of detail, without proper fine tuning for optimal performance.

How the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform with Snapdragon Elite Gaming works is that it has proprietary features that automatically enhances the gaming visuals and experience for you, all while running in the background. One such feature is Adreno HDR Fast Blend, which helps certain games run smoother and achieve faster frame rates.

In addition, the Snapdragon Elite Gaming platform supports true 10-bit HDR, allowing your device to use up the entire range of over 1 billion colours. This means more accurate colours, and the games visually depicted the way the game developer intended it to look. With HDR technology, visuals will also be brighter and more crisp with improved contrast levels. Colourful scenes will look more vivid, and darker scene will look more black and rich.

Developers have been transitioning their AAA PC game titles to the mobile platform in recent years. You've seen this with titles like Fortnite and PUBG, which all have mobile versions. While this is mainly because almost everyone has a smartphone, not everyone can get a desktop-class gaming experience on their mobile device.

With Snapdragon Elite Gaming features embedded right into your smartphone, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is capable of unleashing rendering technologies that were previously limited to PCs or gaming consoles. For example, the Game Post Processing Accelerator adds effects like bloom, depth of field, and motion blur to your favorite mobile game. It also enhances the overall efficiency of these rendering techniques, improving performance in games by up to 75%.

Here comes the fun part, VRS Pro and real-time Ray Tracing. If you’re an avid gamer, then you’re no stranger to these terms. The Snapdragon Elite Gaming platform has Variable Rate Shading (VRS) Pro, updatable GPU drivers, and desktop forward rendering. With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, games are set to mimic real life with the support for real-time hardware accelerated Ray Tracing. Visuals will be brighter, reflections are clearer, and light elements are more natural. With all that power, you won’t need to worry about battery life or thermals.

Suffice to say, all these features come together to drastically enhance your gaming experience on mobile. The fastest way to prove this it is to see it and try it for yourself. There are already a few top-tier smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, including the recently announced ROG Phone 7 Ultimate, which is easily the best gaming phone in 2023 so far. You can also check out the more affordable Red Magic 8 Pro, and non-gaming phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, iQOO 11, Xiaomi 13, or OnePlus 11.

In our opinion, there's never been a better time to get into mobile gaming. With the right chipset and the right mobile device, the power of a desktop gaming PC could very well be in the palm of your hands, or your pocket!

If you're interested, you can check out Qualcomm's website for more details on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and Snapdragon Elite Gaming platform. Anyway, do you have any plans to get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone this year? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more articles like this.


Find out what else comes with the Huawei Mate 8 in this unboxing video

The Huawei Mate 8 is one of the few flagships to be priced around RM2000 and even the RM2099 version packs in some premium packaging materials. Featuring tech specs that include a 16MP rear camera, 6-inch full HD display and large 4000 mAh battery, find out what else comes with the RM2099 version of the Mate 8 in our unboxing video.


Find your Perfect ‘J’ with Samsung Galaxy J Series (2016) buying guide!

November is ending soon and Christmas is in the air! As we look forward to rewarding ourselves with holiday escapades, new wardrobe change and perhaps a new smartphone, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is proud to present you their complete Galaxy J Series (2016) which suits everyone's budget and needs! Don't know which one to get? No worries, we got it covered for you so check out the list below!

It's not often you see a 'wefie' feature on a smartphone that's made for capturing huge group of friends together, from our recent review of the Galaxy J7 Prime, capturing memorable ‘wefies’ during group outings has certainly changed how we take selfies. Like most Samsung devices; the device recognises your palm gesture and automatically takes a photo without having to press the capture button. Not only that, it also has excellent battery life!

RRP: RM1199 (J7 Prime), RM899 (J5 Prime)Colours available: White/Gold, Pink Gold (J7 Prime only) and Black

Next, if you are one of those internet-savvy users who constantly trawl social media pages for the latest updates, trends and memes, then the Galaxy J5 (2016) html will be just the right one for you.

Featuring the Ultra Data Saving (UDS) mode which is included in every Galaxy J Series model, it compresses data for optimum usage, users save data efficiently up to 60%* on Instagram and 50%* on YouTube, as well as saving an average of 50% on their mobile data and increasing battery standby time.

RRP: RM999 (J7 2016), RM799 (J5 2016), RM599 (J3 2016)Colours available: Gold, Black, White

Last but not least, the Galaxy J2 Prime has every essential feature to make life and staying connected that much simpler. From its sleek design, 5.0-inch QHD display and a 5MP (f2.2) front camera with LED Flash, the J2 Prime gives reliability and functionality for day to day use. Just enough for what every entry-level users need!

RRP: RM499 (J2 Prime), RM399 (J1 Ace) and RM299 (J1 Mini Prime)Colours available: Gold, Black, Silver and Pink (J2 Prime) Blue, Black, White (J1 Ace) Gold, White, Black (J1 Mini Prime)

That's all from Samsung Malaysia Electronics, stay tuned for more Samsung news at Technave.com!


Fine of up to RM1000 for those who use electric scooters in non-gazetted zones

Late last year, PDRM looked into banning e-scooters from the roads in Malaysia. While it's not a full ban of e-scooters, the authorities confirmed that you can only use them in gazetted areas. Of course, some stubborn users refuse to comply, and the government is ready to start taking legal action.

According to Harian Metro, the Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT) will start to monitor and take action against those who use electric scooters outside of gazetted areas. These areas include playgrounds, pedestrian areas, and select locations in shopping malls. As announced earlier this year, you can't ride them on regular roads since it's dangerous and could cause accidents.

The JSPT director for Bukit Aman, Datuk Mat Kasim Karim, said an RM300 fine would be imposed on those who are found guilty for the first time. If caught a second time, the offender will receive an RM1000 fine or face 3 months of jail time. We're unsure if this is the maximum fine that would be imposed, but the government will probably make adjustments if e-scooter users continue to ignore the road ban.

Have you seen these e-scooter users riding on regular roads? What are your thoughts on the topic? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Fingerprint Authentication now available in Google Play Store on Android Marshmallow

"Woo...I wonder what does this button do."

Android users who have the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow patch can now make purchases (yes, purchase) with fingerprint authentication in the all new Google Play Store. This includes the LG Nexus 5X, Huawei’s Nexus 6P and Honor 7, the LEAGOO Elite 1, or basically any handset that’s getting the Marshmallow (see the complete list). The finger authentication is a part of the revamped Google Play Store, and it’s very likely to be more expansive than this feature is in iOS with many third-party program supports.

While it seems promising for better security for Android users, there are some tiny issues. For some reason the fingerprint option is not turned on by default on devices that have the fingerprint scanners ready. Users will have to go into the Store settings → User Controls and then switch on the fingerprint authentication.

On the other hand, it also means that it is a lot easier to buy apps, so it may make your app spending budget increase exponentially. If you’re satisfied with the current password setting, then it’s fine too as the new Store does not make it mandatory just yet.


Fingerprint sensor notebook, Huawei Matebook coming into Malaysia at a starting price of RM3999

Today, Huawei Malaysia is proud to bring in the Huawei Matebook that was revealed at the Mobile World Congress 2016 held in Barcelona, Spain. There are 3 variants of the Matebook which are m3, m5 and m7 and will be priced RM3999 (4GB RAM + 128GB ROM, inclusive of Huawei Kyeboard), RM5399 (8GB RAM + 256GB ROM, inclusive of Huawei Kyeboard) and RM6699 (8GB RAM + 512GB ROM, inclusive of Huawei Kyeboard) accordingly inclusive of tax and can be found in all Huawei Experience stores and Vmall.my starting tomorrow. Below are the official specifications:

Designed with a minimalistic approach, the Matebook measures 6.9mm thick and it's one of the slimmest in the market. Not to mention, it's also lightweight too at 640g only making it a compact device. The keyboard can be detached, and it can go up to 9 hours of work, 9 hours of Internet usage and 29 hours of music playback, it takes two and a half hours to fully charge.

The MatePen is not your typical stylus that combines style and productivity, for it offers up to 2048 levels of sensitivity, capable of capturing the most subtle movements, this allows the user to use the stylus and make art. It comes equipped with a powerful 100 hours of battery life and can be used as a presentation clicker and laser pointer as well. It does not come with the Matebook however, costing RM369 in VMall.my, users are also able to purchase a Huawei Keyboard at that website for RM499 and a Huawei MateDock too for RM399.

What's more, the Matebook is the world’s first notebook with a side fingerprint sensor, as well as being a fanless notebook that assures no overheating issues.

“With this landmark device, Huawei is demonstrating our industry-leading design and manufacturing expertise by bringing a beautifully crafted flagship product to market that is redefining the new style of business – connected computing across all devices in almost every scenario,” said Matthew Ng, Sales Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group (Malaysia)

“Huawei has successfully channelled its comprehensive experience and excellence in building premium mobile products into the needs of the modern business environment by introducing a highly efficient device, seamlessly capable of integrating work and entertainment functions.” he said.

Other than that, it's also equipped with Windows 10, so it delivers the best of productivity tools and features offered by Microsoft, including its latest browser, Microsoft Edge and new innovations, such as Windows Ink.


Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing from Nintendo heading to mobile soon

An announcement from Nintendo recently told the world that the two big game titles will be heading to the mobile space this fall (around September or so) - Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem. With the two big titles heading to the smartphone platform, we may see more Nintendo games coming to a small screen near you soon.

More #Nintendo apps are coming to smart devices, including Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing! pic.twitter.com/ZLsHirPltM

As a recap, Animal Crossing is a community life simulator, featuring anthropomorphic animals that you interact daily to real specific goals in the game.  Fire Emblem meanwhile is a long-running series of role-playing games where the player controls characters across a miniature battlefield.

Nintendo has signed an agreement with the mobile game developer DeNA, which has so far created the first Nintendo game for the mobile, MiiTomo. There are talks that the two titles will feature in-app purchases, a forte of DeNA.

Will the gameplay of the two titles be drastically different than their console counterpart, or will DeNA keep the same mechanics in their port? We will share more once information pops out on the net.


A new OPPO A5 2020 (4GB + 128GB) model is coming soon for RM899

The OPPO A5 2020 has been around for quite some time now, but there is a newer variant released by OPPO Malaysia, running on 4GB + 128GB memory capacity at RM899. It will be available for purchase on 4 November 2019 onwards at every OPPO concept store, official distributors or online at OPPO's official website, Lazada or Shopee.

Besides the memory capacity upgrade, the rest of the OPPO A5 2020 tech specs remains the same. To recap, it still uses the same quad rear camera setup which consists of a 12MP + 8MP wide-angle lens, 2MP mono lens and a 2MP portrait lens. Another highlight feature would be the 5000mAh battery that can last up to 19 hours, more or less. You can check out the rest of the full specs sheet here.

OPPO Malaysia also plans to release the new memory variant with its telecommunication partners as well, which includes Celcom, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile. Are you going to get one? Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


First 100 OPPO R17 Pro customers will bring home a free wireless Bluetooth headset

As the OPPO R17 Pro will be making its official launch sales tomorrow (1 December 2018), OPPO Malaysia is also having an exclusive "Seize the Night" bus tour event but it's only limited to 25 customers on a first-come-first-serve basis. If you're one of the customers who can't make it, no worries, the company will also be giving away a free wireless Bluetooth headset!

Starting from 10AM until 11AM on the same day, the first 100 O-fans who purchase or collect their pre-order R17 Pro won't just be bringing back the RM599 headphone for free, but as well as the Neo smartwatch worth RM389 which is already part of the package. That's a total of RM988 altogether, however, do note that the headphone redemption can only be collected at the OPPO Flagship Store at KLCC.

Just to refresh your memory, the R17 Pro is RM2699 and features a triple rear camera setup of 12MP (switchable aperture f/1.5 - f/2.4) + 20MP and a ToF sensor (Time of Flight), a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, a 50W SuperVOOC fast charging technology and more. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


First 100 in line tomorrow can get the 42mm Moto 360 2nd Gen smartwatch for up to 50% discounts

The Moto 360 2nd Gen smartwatch is coming to Malaysia tomorrow, and the first 100 to line up at Centre Court, Mid Valley Megamall at 12.30pm may get to buy the 42mm Black Edition Moto 360 on discount. The first 50 will receive 50% off, the next 30 will receive 30% off while the last 20 will get 20% off. While there are still no official Malaysia pricing details, the 42mm Moto 360 2nd Gen smartwatch is currently going for RM1411 on Lazada, so we're guessing a price tag around RM1399. A discount of 50% should get you the smartwatch at around RM699. We'll see you there but check out the Moto 360 Facebook Page for more information.


First 100 walk-in customers can buy a LEAGOO phone for just RM9.90 on 16 December 2015

Christmas is coming early from LEAGOO Malaysia, as they plan to give a chance to the first 100 walk-in customers to purchase any LEAGOO Phone for as low as RM9.90 only! What's more, any normal LEAGOO purchase on that day will be entitled to LEAGOO limited merchandise for free as well. This is in conjunction with the grand opening of their first LEAGOO flagship store at Plaza Low Yat, which will officially open on 16 December 2015.

To find out more about LEAGOO, simply visit any of the links below.


First 1000 AirAsia BIG members who buy then Huawei Nova 3 Red edition will be given an RM500 coupon as well as 500 AirAsia BIG Points

In conjunction with KL Fashion Week which happened on 9 August 2018, AirAsia BIG Loyalty CCO, Victor Kaw has unveiled a special promo in collaboration with Huawei. Based on the promo, the first 1000 AirAsia BIG members who purchased the Huawei Nova 3 Red colour will be eligible for an RM500 coupon as well as 500 AirAsia BIG Points. Do take note that members of the AirAsia BIG Loyalty programme has to fly with AirAsia at least once in order to quality. Check out the Huawei Online Store for more information regarding the promo mentioned.

In terms of tech specs of the Huawei Nova 3, the device is running on a HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, dual 16MP+24MP camera in the rear, 24MP+2MP front facing selfie camera, 6.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, and it is powered by a 3750mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


First 50 Vivo S1 buyers at SuperDay Roadshow Event will receive a RM50 cash voucher + mystery gift

If you still remember about our Vivo SuperDay Roadshow Event news report, we got some new updates. Happening this Saturday (3 August 2019) at Central i-City, Shah Alam, Vivo Malaysia has just announced that there will be a RM50 cash voucher, a mystery gift and also an electronic weight scale for Vivo S1 buyers.

There's a catch, though, only the first 50 Vivo S1 buyers will be entitled to the freebies stated above. After that, a complimentary Vivo speaker is available for the rest of every S1 buyers. On top of that, they also stand a chance to win another S1 for free at the lucky draw session and section also applies to those who bought the phone on the official launch day from 27 July onwards.

To refresh your memory, the Vivo S1 has an In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, a 32MP AI Selfie Camera, a 4500mAh big battery with Dual-Engine Fast Charging, an AI Triple Rear Camera and more. You can read more from our news coverage right here.

Stay tuned for more Vivo news at TechNave.com.


First 50 customers will get RM30 off on HONOR Malaysia's APPYNESS Sale until 8 March 2019

Previously, we wrote about HONOR Malaysia's Pay Day Sale that offered customers freebies on selected devices. Although it has already ended, they are still having another promotion called Appyness Sale and this one is even better - from now until 8 March 2019, the first 50 customers will receive RM30 off every purchase!

There is a condition, though, this can only be done exclusively on the HONOR mobile store app. Also depending on which devices for the first 50 customers, it includes the HONOR View20, HONOR 10 Lite, HONOR 8X, HONOR Band 4, HONOR Band 4 Running and HONOR Watch Magic. You may refer to the promotions below for your reference:

In addition, there is also a "Spin & Win" and "Review & Win" contest at HONOR Malaysia’s website so do keep a look out for the free HONOR Band 4 Running and Hihonor vouchers while you're at it. That's all and APPY SHOPPING!


First 5G prepaid and postpaid plans announced by YES, starting price from RM30

Shortly after the official commercial launch of 5G services by DNB, YES has also revealed the first 5G prepaid and postpaid plans for the Malaysian market. From the website, you can find both YES Prepaid FT5G Unlimited and YES Postpaid FT5G at the price of RM30 and RM49 per month respectively.

As the name suggests, YES Prepaid FT5G Unlimited offers unlimited 5G data but it will only be until 31 March 2022. On the other hand, it will also offer unlimited 4G data and both services will be valid for 30 days. Additionally, the hotspot is available with 9GB and you can have unlimited calls to all networks. As for SMS, it's only unlimited to YES networks.

Moving on to the YES Postpaid FT5G, this postpaid plan also offers free unlimited 5G until 31 March. If you're not in a 5G area, then you will be granted with 100GB of 4G Internet data. It doesn't say if it has any free network calls but it has unlimited SMS to YES networks.

Furthermore, YES will also offer customers YES Postpaid FT5G RM99 on selected 5G devices. The plan features similar data plans except for the 250GB 4G data and it's based on a 24-month contract. Depending on the device you choose with the likes of Xiaomi, realme, vivo, Nokia and OPPO, some of them are free.

To learn more, you may visit the official website right over here to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


First Alcatel OneTouch concept store in Malaysia opens at Plaza Low Yat

If you have been interested in trying out any of the recent Alcatel OneTouch smartphones and devices first-hand, you can now do so at the new Alcatel OneTouch concept store on the ground floor in Plaza Low Yat. Officially launched yesterday, the concept store is the first Alcatel OneTouch concept store in Malaysia with more coming soon. It is here that you will be able to check out the transparent Alcatel OneTouch Idol Alpha and the octa-core powered Alcatel OneTouch Idol X+. In line with this grand opening, various promotions will be held from 8 May 2014 to 11 May 2014 at the store. These promotions include discounts on Alcatel OneTouch devices, including the current flagship Alcatel Idol X+ which is going for RM1199 instead of the normal RM1299 retail price. Other promotions include a Spin 'N' Win game where you can win extra gifts after you purchase an Alcatel OneTouch device at the store, and much more.

(From left to right) Mr KL Kong, Country Manager, TCT Mobile Malaysia Sdn Bhd and Mr Michael Chen, Marketing Director APAC, TCL Communication Technology Holdings LTD, officiating the Alcatel OneTouch concept store with the latest Alcatel OneTouch Idol X+


First Apple Event of 2022 announced, livestream set on 8 March 2022

Due to the current world events, it almost seemed like Apple pulled out its first quarterly event without announcing anything but here it is. The company's first event has been officially announced and will begin on 8 March at 10 AM Pacific Time at the Steve Jobs Theater in California.

Despite being held at the Apple Park Campus, it will still be an online event because of the ongoing pandemic. But what can we expect to see at the livestream? Well, rumours have pointed several possibilities. This includes the 3rd-Gen iPhone SE, a new iPad Air and perhaps a brand new Mac with an Apple silicon processor.

According to popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, he said that the 3rd-Gen iPhone SE shouldn't have a lot of changes from its predecessor. Upgraded specs should be an A15 Bionic chipset and could be Apple's most affordable 5G iPhone. That goes the same for the new iPad Air alongside an upgraded FaceTime camera with Centre Stage support.

On the other hand, there could be a higher Mac mini variant with M1 Pro and M1 Max processors. We may even see a 13-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 processor but those are just speculations for now. So do take them with a pinch of salt until the official news coverage next week.

As always, you can check out the Apple livestream event on the company's official website or YouTube. In Malaysia's timing, it starts at 2:00 AM, Thursday (there goes our sleepless night haha) so stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


First Apple laptop to use ARM-based chipset could be the new 12-inch MacBook

Back in June, Apple confirmed that it was making the transition from Intel CPUs to ARM-based chips for its Mac PCs. This includes the MacBook laptops, which many have claimed will feature the A14X Bionic chipset. It's still unknown whether Apple would hold an event to launch the new laptops, but a new report confirms that the 12-inch MacBook will be the first to get the new chip.

According to Gizmochina, sources within Apple's supply chain have said that the 12-inch MacBook will be launching within 2020 with a new ARM-based chipset. Specifically, it'll be the A14X Bionic chipset that's manufactured on the 5nm process. Also, the source reveals that new iMacs will feature a 5nm 'Apple GPU' that's codenamed 'Lifuka' and that the iPhone 12 series will come with the A14 Bionic chipset as expected.

Is the chipset used on the new MacBook the A14X Bionic? Since it's a chip used for the iPad, it may not be powerful enough for a MacBook without some tweaks. If anything, the MacBook is more likely to use a more powerful variant of the A14 Bionic chipset and could be called A14Z. Regardless, this chipset will allegedly provide the laptop with incredible battery durability of 15 to 20 hours on a full charge.

Of course, it could be the same A14X Bionic chipset for all we know. But since we can't confirm anything, we'll have to wait for official news. With that said, what other MacBook models do you think will be launched along with the 12-inch model? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


A new OPPO A71 (3GB) variant with upgraded storage space is now available at Digi for RM699

Last year, OPPO released a budget-friendly device called the A71. Well, it's making another comeback again this year, promptly renamed as the A71 (3GB) and it will be priced at RM699. Starting from 22 March 2018 onwards, the device will be exclusive at Digi on both online and offline platforms. Check out the what the device offers and promotion package from Digi below.

According to the news by OPPO Malaysia, the A71 (3GB) model is exactly the same as the predecessor except for the internal storage, which has been upgraded from 16GB to 32GB while maintaining the 3GB of RAM. Customers may get the phone from just RM299 only but on one condition, which is signing up Digi Postpaid 58 plan. Not such a bad deal if you aren't asking much for performance.

To check the full specs, you can check out it right here (and ignore the 16GB internal storage feature). And for the Digi Postpaid 58 Plan, you can check out what it offers over here at Digi's website.

Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave..com.


First Digi tower in Setia Alam from #DigiWeWant4G Twitter campaign

Christian Thrane, Digi's Chief Marketing Officer launching the first people’s network tower in Setia Alam as part of the #DigiWeWant4G twitter campaign with residents of Setia Alam during the launch

Just about a month ago, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd has launched a “You Tweet, We Build” campaign. An innovative #DigiWeWant4G Twitter interaction with the customers, Setia Alam became the first people's network tower as voted by Malaysians on 19 December 2015.

The #DigiWeWant4G Twitter campaign is an effort to reach out to Malaysians, giving the power to them by simply nominating their towns to be the next in line to get 4G LTE. All they had to do was tweet the hashtag #DigiWeWant4G followed by the location's name. So as a result, Digi went ahead to plant its 4G LTE network in Setia Alam.

Digi’s Chief Marketing Officer, Christian Thrane said, “We knew network coverage was important to Malaysians, but seeing the genuine response to this campaign and customers nominating their areas got us very excited. It gave us another avenue to listen closely to our customers on where they would like to enjoy consistent high-speed internet, which was valuable input into our work to build 4G LTE access for more people, and strengthen our coverage position.”

“We wanted to give our customers a special year-end surprise and what better way than to gift 4G LTE – that’s why we’re powering-up 4G LTE in Setia Alam today. We’re calling this the first people’s tower and that’s what it truly is – the people’s choice. The enthusiastic local community of Setia Alam campaigned hard to put their area on the rollout map, we heard them and we’re delivering 4G LTE right to their doorstep.” he concluded.

Here are the Top 10 most voted areas in no particular ranking:

The campaign ended on 15 December 2015, but Digi has promised and still determined to finish the projects for the top 10 most voted areas, in addition to its original network rollout plan as a great way to end the year for their loyal customers.

For more information on #DigiWeWant4G, or to begin enjoying the full benefits of 4G LTE on Malaysia’s widest 4G LTE network, visit digi.my/4GLTE.


First HONOR smartphone spotted on TENAA after splitting with Huawei

It seems that an HONOR smartphone after splitting with Huawei has been spotted on TENAA, which suggests that it might be a rebranded Huawei nova 8 SE, which was unveiled in China not too long ago. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, this gives us a better idea on what to expect when the device is officially unveiled globally.

In terms of the tech specs, the smartphone in question is expected to come equipped with either a Dimensity 720 or Dimensity 800U chipset, 8GB RAM, up to 256GB ROM, FHD+ display, and a 3800mAh battery with 66W fast charging.

Camera-wise, it has a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 16MP selfie camera. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that HONOR has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing for the listed HONOR device. What are your thoughts on HONOR’s new smartphone after the split with Huawei? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


First HUAWEI smartphone with HarmonyOS could arrive later this year

We all know that the US ban is causing a lot of troubles to HUAWEI. From Google services to the production of chipsets, the Chinese tech giant is determined to overcome them one by one. Earlier, it was reported that the company's self-made HarmonyOS will be featured on all their devices in the future. Now, it looks like they are slowly achieving the goal by announcing the first smartphone that comes with the system later this year.

According to an analyst/close friend of HUAWEI, Ma JiHua, the company could release a version of HarmonyOS for smartphones by the end of the year. Of course, they would also introduce the first smartphone based on it. Apart from that, not much information has been given but we're definitely looking forward to it.

It is mentioned that HUAWEI could give out more details during the HDC 2020 developer conference that is held from September 10 to 12. At the event, the EMUI 11 interface based on Android 11 is expected to be announced as well. Besides that, the HarmonyOS 2.0 might also make an appearance with support for smartwatches, PCs, and tablets.

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


First Honor Malaysia Concept store open in Plaza Lowyat, promotion on until 21 November 2016

Honor Malaysia opened their first concept store in Malaysia yesterday at Plaza Lowyat. The store will let you check out the Honor 8, Honor 5A, Honor 5C, Honor 5X, Honor 6 Plus, Honor 7, and the Honor 7 Enhanced first hand, with a promotion to get these devices plus free gifts up until 21 November 2016. Those who purchase an Honor smartphone can also enter a lucky draw to win the Honor Band Z1, Honor Band SS, Bluetooth Speaker and more.


First Impression: So what's the deal with the JOI Book SK3000 laptop?

So just recently, there was a new JOI Book SK3000 released in the Malaysian market. While it looks like an ordinary laptop, this one is different because it doesn't feature a traditional x86 processor, but a Qualcomm Mobile Compute Platform. Certainly a rarity among Windows laptops!

You might have also seen some news from certain tech media pages about the laptop, so what's the deal with the JOI Book SK3000? And is it worth it at RM2199?

Before we start, this article is more like a first impression instead of a full review. As I've mentioned earlier, the SK3000 looks like any ordinary laptop - it's simple, clean-looking and also unbelievably lightweight. How light is it? Answer - Just 1.05KG and in terms of measurement, it's less than 15mm thin.

As someone who owns a gaming laptop, it's a nice feeling to carry around such a lightweight laptop. The screen size is a bit too small for my taste, though, but it's good enough for working people and students thanks to the FHD resolution. Speaking of that, most of us are still working or studying from home so I guess this laptop will come in handy because you can put in a 4G LTE SIM card for Always On Connections.

You can also insert a microSD card alongside a nano SIM card

Yup, that also means that you can use this laptop pretty much anywhere without a WiFi. Moreover, you can also turn the SK3000 into a mobile hotspot for other devices so if you are experiencing some bad WiFi connection, just pop into that hotspot with your phone or other devices. You can slip in any Malaysian SIM card as long as the telco's coverage is strong within your area.

In case you're wondering about the performance, I'd say that the Qualcomm Mobile Compute Platform works on par with if not better than comparable laptop processors. It's more than enough to get your daily work and tasks done but don't expect it to play graphics intensive video games (Among Us should be fine, haha). It's also interesting to note that the laptop is quite quiet due to the fanless design and doesn't get hot while using so that's cool (pun intended).

For daily work use, the JOI Book SK3000 does its job silently

By the way, the SK3000 features a 4500mAh battery pack. You usually won't hear how much a laptop battery has and according to our review, the battery life is very durable which can last you the whole day easily. According to the official website, it's said to last up to 10 hours (but this depends on your usage) and supports USB Type-C fast charging in just 2 hours making it great for working on the go.

It's also worth mentioning that this laptop has Windows 10 Pro. To a casual user, you probably think that there isn't much difference between this operating system with Windows 10 Home but you'd be mistaken. The biggest difference between the two is the security which the former comes with. In other words, Windows 10 Pro is a lot safer in terms of PC and data protection. Other Windows 10 Pro benefits include linking to a Windows 10 Pro device, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Update for Business and more.

So overall from our first impressions, the JOI Book SK3000 is a promising one. For its price of RM2199, it offers the advantages of cooler, silent, longer-lasting productivity with built-in Always On 4G LTE, features that usually aren't offered by most other laptops in the same price range. If that sounds like exactly what you need for working or studying from home, you can check out more information at the official distributor website right over here. But if you need more convincing, check out our full review.

But what do you think? Know anyone who got the JOI Book SK3000 laptop already? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech opinion articles at TechNave.com.


First Impressions: ViewSonic LS550WHE - the ideal projector for your office, classroom or budget home theater?

In these current times of economic uncertainty we tend to look for things that are durable, can last a long time and are relatively more affordable to buy. While it isn’t always easy to find something that fits all of those criteria in one device, the ViewSonic LS550WHE could be exactly all that, especially if you need a durable projector.

Featuring short-throw long-lasting LED technology with 3000 ANSI Lumens, we managed to get some hands-on time with the LS550WHE. Here are our hands-on first impressions, so do read on to find out more.

Plenty of connection options on the back

At first glance, the LS550WHE comes in a compact white plastic body with rounded corners. A control panel with physical buttons and status LED lights is located on the top along with a manual focus ring while on the sides there are plenty of cooling vents and the speakers. According to ViewSonic, the internal optical engine is sealed with an IPX5 dust resistance rating, so it can handle dusty conditions.

On the front, there’s the 3000 ANSI Lumens projector lamp which ViewSonic says is rated for a 30,000 hour lifespan. While we couldn’t test this, according to them, if you use the LS550WHE 8 hours a day, the projector could last you for 10 years, but if you use it more than that, the normal max lifespan is a total of 5000 hours.

Thankfully, the LS550WHE is a 0.49 short-throw ratio LED projector so it doesn’t need much space to project an up to 300 inch display. On the back of the LS550WHE there’s also an RJ-45 LAN port, HDMI port, USB A port and RS232 analog monitor port. Other connections include an audio-in and audio-out jack along with the power socket.

Measuring in at 293 x 221 x 115mm, the LS550WHE projector doesn’t take up much space and should fit easily on most tables, making it ideal for a home theater or small classroom or business meeting room. You can also mount it on the ceiling and there’s also a fully functional remote control as well.

Colours look good in the dark, even in FHD

Thankfully, the LS550WHE is both compact and short throw so you don't need much space to show a large display

Trying out the LS550WHE, we found it more than capable of projecting video in full HD 1080p pixel resolutions with clear details and mostly accurate colours thanks to ViewSonic’s exclusive Cinema SuperColor+ tech. The short throw means you can get a 100” display from just 1 meter or so away from the wall or display screen.

The 360 degree projection and H/V keystone features were particularly useful when setting up as it didn’t need much adjustment. In addition, the fast 3-second Instant on/off means that the projector doesn’t need to warm up or cool down that long, something that you tend to see in other projectors. We also found that the LED tech it comes with also means that it is brighter than more traditional projectors

The speakers are somewhat tinny though so while they can playback sounds in a pinch, we’d recommend hooking the projector up to dedicated speakers for better audio. Weighing in at 2.45kg, it can become portable with the optional carry case if you need it to be but we’d still recommend it in a single location for home entertainment, a business meeting room or a classroom as it needs cables to connect.

Overall, the ViewSonic LS550WHE is an interesting projector. For the features that it offers like short-throw FHD 300-inch projection and long-lasting LED and anti-dust technology, it does offer a good deal of value. The LED tech should also mean that the projector can also save on electricity costs. If you’re interested, the LS550WHE is normally priced at RM4899, but you can currently get it on Lazada for RM4299 but for more details check it out at their site. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more first impressions on tech.

Here are the tech specs and features of the ViewSonic LS550WHE projector:


First Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store in Asia Pacific launched in KLCC, Malaysia

(from left to right) Rukmani Subramanian, Chief Marketing & Operations Officer, Microsoft Malaysia, Aaron Di Marco, Director Retail Operations, Microsoft Mobile Devices Global Retail, Mr. Bruce Howe, General Manager, Microsoft Mobile Devices - Sales for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei and Mr. Jorge Selvan, General Manager, Hello Station officiating the opening of the new store.

Microsoft Malaysia recently announced that Malaysia would be getting the first Microsoft Authorized Reseller Store in Asia Pacific. Located in Suria KLCC, the store will offer various Microsoft products including Windows smartphones, phones, Surface tablets and software like Windows and Microsoft Office 365. The extensive line-up will be available for the public to get a hands-on and personal view with available Microsoft devices, apps and services. While it may be the first, it won't be the last as 39 more such retail outlets are planned for Malaysia by the end of 2015. Promotions will include the following:


First Microsoft Store in Asia Pacific coming to Malaysia on 9 May 2015

Microsoft Malaysia has sent out the invites and it looks like Malaysia will be the first country in the Asia Pacific to get their own Microsoft Store. Located at Suria KLCC on Level 3, the Microsoft Store will offer users first hand access to Microsoft products like the Microsoft Lumia smartphones and Surface tablets along with the various accessories for each of Microsoft products available in Malaysia. If you're looking to get some hands-on time of your own, do swing by on 9 May 2015 at Suria KLCC. Rumours indicate that this could mean that we're finally getting local support for the Microsoft Xbox game console, but these are still early days and we can't confirm that just yet. In addition, Microsoft have also opened up a Facebook event page stating that you could also win 2 tickets to Paris. We expect more prizes to be also up for grabs so do check them out for yourselves.


First OnePlus authorized online shop in Malaysia is now on Shopee

Brightstar recently announced that the First OnePlus Authorised Online Shop in Malaysia is now available on Shopee. It offers official Malaysia priced devices like the OnePlus 5, OnePlus 3T and other accessories.

In addition to finally getting an easier way to buy original OnePlus merchandise, you will also get Shopee related benefits like a 10% discount on accessories and Shopee coins with each purchase. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest in tech.


First Tablet + Projector appears with the Promate lumiTab

Tiny Pico Projectors have been around for quite a while with attachments for various smartphones and even the Samsung Galaxy Beam which had a pico projector built-in. Plans for a tablet with a built-in Pico Projector have been in development for a few years as well and one of the first to reach us is the Promate lumiTab. The full tech specs for the Promate lumiTab are as follows:

While the hardware techspecs put it as an entry-level tablet, the battery is definitely larger than most while 35 Lumens LED lamp should be bright enough for most reasonably dim rooms. With its 1080p HD decoding capability and above all very lightweight 379g it makes for a very portable presentation tool. While the specs do list High-quality stereo loudspeakers it would probably only just do in a pinch. Definitely an alternative for a mobile road warrior or home theater system. Unfortunately, no details were available on pricing or availability but it should reach Malaysia by one of our enterprising online retailers soon.


A new OPPO flying drone coming tomorrow in China

So, it seems that OPPO has already ventured to other gadgets right under our nose. On 24 August 2016 (tomorrow!), the teaser image clearly hints a flying drone with a tagline “Flash recharged and continue fighting”. But what does the tagline has to do with the flying drone?

Well, one thing that comes to mind is OPPO's Super VOOC low voltage fast charging technology, as the name indicates, it's able to charge so fast that the battery juice can be filled from 5% to 100% in just 15 minutes. So using this technology on a flying drone is cool, considering the power it sips when operating. Also, it's possible that the SmartSensor Image Stabilization technology which was showcased at MWC this year could make it to the flying drone, this will give the flying drone an upper hand in smooth video recording when flying in the air. Not bad, huh?

Tomorrow will come in a flash, so stay tuned and see what OPPO has to offer!


First XR chip from HiSilicon is capable of decoding 8K

We all know Huawei mostly for its phones, but the company also has a hand in a lot of different fields. One of it is the semiconductor industry, with HiSilicon being its chip manufacturing arm. The manufacturer has now unveiled its first XR chip that's capable of decoding 8K and could open the way for improved AR/VR products.

According to Gizchina (via ITHome), HiSilicon's new XR chip comes with an integrated GPU and NPU. HiSilicon has already prepared a product that uses the new chip and it's called the Rokid Vision. With HiSilicon's XR chip, the Rokid Vision can deliver up to 42.7PDD to each eye. In contrast, a chip that can deliver 4K 60P delivers 21.3PDD, which is equivalent to 480p resolution.

Additionally, the NPU in the Rokid Vision could provide a new range of AI-based applications, such as improved face and license plate recognition. This would mean that the glasses would be beneficial in law enforcement and the military. It could also be applied to security camera systems and other fields, though we can only speculate at this point.

With that said, what do you think about this kind of chip? Could it bring about new improvements to AR and VR technologies? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for other news.


First authorized Mi Store grand opening happening in Perak on 10 September 2018 with discounts up to 50%

Do you live in Perak and love Xiaomi? Well, great news to you all. SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd has opened the first authorized Mi Store in Perak. Located in the heart of Ipoh (Ipoh Parade Shopping Mall, to be exact), the residents there can now check out the latest Mi devices, accessories and so many more!

Located in Lot S18, Ipoh Parade, 2nd Floor, the official grand opening of the first authorized MiStore will take place on 10 September 2018. Anyone who participates in the event will be able to get some exclusive grand opening promotion, with offers on selected products up to 50% off, such as the Mi in-ear headphone basic, Mi Powerbank S2 (10,000mAh), some bags, Mi Pocket Speaker, Mi Band 2, a headphone and more.

As for smartphones, some selected ones are getting a price cut as well but in limited stocks. Below is the list of them:

For more information on the authorized Mi Store, you can visit SNS Network’s official website at www.sns.com.my or call 1700-817-616, or get the latest news and promotion via its official Facebook page.


First batch of Redmi K40 Ultra's tech specs appeared before the official announcement

When we thought Xiaomi would only release Ultra devices for its 10th anniversary, the company surprised us with the Mi 11 Ultra earlier this year. Last year, besides the Mi 10 Ultra, Xiaomi also announced the Redmi K30 Ultra to celebrate the occasion. Therefore, with the appearance of the Mi 11 Ultra, the Redmi K40 Ultra is expected to be in preparation as well. Today, some of the details regarding the device have been revealed.

According to the source, there will be two variants of the Redmi K40 Ultra. One of them will feature a 64MP main camera, and it's targeting the global market. Another one will have a 108MP camera instead, and it will be available only in India and China. Both variants are suggested to offer an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek processor and a multi-module camera with three or four sensors.

Furthermore, there are also speculations claiming that the device will offer a battery with a capacity of at least 4000mAh, with support for at least 67W fast charging. It could also come with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. At the moment, it's still unknown when the device is arriving, but we'll let you know once we receive any updates.

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


First benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 4000 series APU appear

The launch of the latest AMD Ryzen 4000 series of APUs is expected to be announced soon. But before that, many have obviously been given the new processors to test and the results are starting to appear. Recently, a 3DMark benchmark score for one of AMD's upcoming chips appeared on Twitter.

According to _rogame, a frequent leaker of CPU-related news, an AMD Ryzen 4000 series (Renoir) APU scored 5659 on 3DMark 11. It was paired with a Gigabyte B550 Aorus Pro AC and DDR4 RAMs running at 2133MHz, which could be why the score isn't all that impressive. In fact, Notebookcheck pointed out that this score lags far behind benchmark results found for the mobile variants of the Ryzen 7 4700U (5713 points) and Ryzen 7 4800U (6309 points).

First Renoir Desktop Result ?Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B550 AORUS PRO ACCPU clock : 3.5GHzGPU clock : 1750MHz (same as 4800U & 4900H 8CU?)DDR4 2133MHz3dmark 11 Performance Overall score : 5659For context : Best 4800U : 6309Best 4700U : 5713

Of course, we also have to consider that this APU is most likely meant for more budget-oriented mainstream systems. For example, you could pair it with an AMD A520 motherboard with cheap 2666MHz RAMs for a system with decent performance at a relatively lower cost. However, since the exact model of the APU was not identified, it's hard to tell if this benchmark score proves it to be underwhelming or otherwise.

AMD has more or less cornered the enthusiast and desktop gamer market, but this year it really needs to look into improving its overall brand visibility. Would you buy an AMD Ryzen 4000 series APU when it comes to Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


First ever pure stock Android Xiaomi Mi A1 for ~RM997 announced and it's coming to Malaysia soon

Today, Xiaomi was proud to present its first ever smartphone - the Mi A1 using pure Android stock. It is categorised as a mid-ranger with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, using a dual rear 12MP + 12MP camera priced at 14999 rupees (~RM997) only. It was also announced that Malaysia is listed as one of the first countries to get their hands on the Mi A1 in late September 2017. Below is the official specifications:

Jamie Rosenberg, Google’s VP of Business & Operations, Android & Google Play

If you think the tech-specs look very familiar, that's because it is. The Mi A1 is nearly identical to the Mi 5X in every way even for the design, the only thing that is setting it apart is the pure stock Android that is pre-installed inside, making the Mi A1 as Xiaomi’s first Android One phone with the software designed by Google, offering users a simple, pure Android phone that stays fresh over time with OS upgrades. On top of that, it also comes with a free unlimited storage in Google Photos for everyone, allowing them to store high-quality images.

Speaking of images, there are some changes here and there for the dual rear camera. The main camera now uses a 12MP wide angle lens, with that - the camera system can now utilize the secondary 12MP telephoto lens and incorporate portrait modes just like the Mi 6. Beauty Mode is said to be improved as well, according to the company which is said to look more natural.

According to Xiaomi Senior Vice President, Wang Xiang, he said the Mi A1 is also great for audiophiles as it supports a 10v smart power amplifier. So music listeners should be pretty happy about this, as they take advantage of the DHS Audio Calibration Algorithm.

That's all about the announcement. Are you excited about an affordable pure stock Android smartphone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


First-gen AirPods Pro users are seeing “Adaptive Transparency” option after updating to iOS 16.1 beta

Apple recently refreshed its AirPods Pro lineup with the second-generation version having some notable improvements over the original, including a new “Adaptive Transparency” mode. However, despite the new mode being exclusive to the second-gen Airpods Pro, some users are seeing the option to have it enabled on their first-gen AirPods Pro in iOS 16.1 beta 3.

It is unclear whether this was a mistake on the part of Apple when releasing the latest iOS beta or the new feature is actually coming to the first-gen AirPods Pro. The former is more likely though as during the unveiling of the second-gen AirPods Pro, Apple said that the Adaptive Transparency feature requires the new H2 chip to work.

In case you’re not familiar, the Adaptive Transparency mode is an improvement to the Transparency mode found on the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. Through the new mode, loud noises like sirens or power tools will be minimised.

According to some users on Reddit that are running iOS 16.1 beta 3 on their iPhones, the latest iOS beta also comes with a new AirPods beta firmware (build 5A304a) that enables Adaptive Transparency for the original AirPods Pro. However, it is unclear whether the new mode actually works on the original AirPods Pro. Well, let’s wait until the next version of the beta to see if it’s a feature or a bug.

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


First generation of Malaysia’s poor to get into IPTA will get high tech education for free

The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) of Malaysia recently announced that the first generation of Malaysia’s poor to get into an IPTA will get their education paid for. While it has not been approved yet, according to Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, it will be brought to the cabinet soon to reduce poverty through knowledge and skills.

The MoHE will explore hybrid education using both face to face and digital approaches for significant savings in educational costs. In addition, the MoHE recognizes the need for students and individuals to not just have the skills but also the smarts to manage human resources and technology well.

No timeline or dates were given as to when this would be implemented though, but we are reminded somewhat of the PerantiSiswa tablets which were also provided for free. For those who don’t remember what happened, some applicants who did get these tablets tried to sell them online, and there were many applicants who actually wanted these devices but did not receive them.

We hope that this time, the applicants for free higher education will be chosen well so that those who really, really need this can benefit. What do you think about this? How would you make sure that this free high tech education goes to the right students? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


First images of Apple’s dual USB-C 35W power adapter allegedly leaked online

Alleged images of the unreleased 35W dual USB-C ports adapter by Apple have been making its rounds across the internet recently. Shared by ChargerLAB yesterday, the images show a compact design charger with side-by-side USB-C ports.

Furthermore, it looks exactly like the current iPhone and iPad 20W chargers sold by Apple, including the use of foldable prongs. There is also a familiar circular indent for extra grip.

Previously, we reported how Apple is potentially planning to release a new iPhone power adapter based on a support document briefly published on its official website. According to the document, the accessory also support USB-C Power Delivery technology as per below:

According to reliable tipster on everything Apple, Ming-Chi Kuo, the adapter would utilise gallium nitride (GaN). The technology has been used by many manufacturers to create smaller, lighter and more power efficient chargers.

In fact, some third-party accessory manufacturers have even release GaN chargers of up to 140W. These include Anker and Belkin with their USB-C power adapter for Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro.

However, do take these information with a grain of salt as it’s still only rumours. Let’s wait for it to be officially announced by Apple first okay!

What do you guys think of this alleged new 35W dual-port adapter? Share your thoughts with us in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news!


First impressions: Working with the Razer productivity suite on mobile

Razer's productivity suite of products was recently released consisting of Razer mice, keyboard, webcam, mouse mat, smart glasses, laptop and more. We managed to get our hands-on with the Razer Pro Click Mini, the Razer Pro Type Ultra and the XXL Razer Pro Glide mouse mat but we thought it’d be interesting to see how they’d perform with a productivity smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Utilizing a Baseus USB Type C dock hub and an Acer K242HYL 24” FHD monitor, here’s our first impressions of the bare minimum Razer productivity suite using a smartphone. If you’re particularly interested in a setup like this then do read on for more details.

Laying out the XXL Pro Glide mouse mat on my table I found that it covered most of the surface and as advertised on the box, it didn’t slip from the table at all. The top surface does feel a bit rough like a fabric but while it wasn’t uncomfortable it wasn’t as smooth-feeling to the touch as my normal table surface. Using the Pro Click Mini mouse on the Pro Glide mouse mat was fairly smooth and it gripped nicely.

Connecting the Pro Click Mini mouse and Pro Type Ultra Keyboard was quite easy with wireless options to use either Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless. Both the mouse and keyboard come with their own 2.4GHz wireless adapters, so it’s more a matter of whether you have enough USB Type A ports available on your USB Hub than problems with connectivity.

The underside lights are a light bluish white

You can switch between 2.4Ghz wireless or Bluetooth wireless connectivity, or use the USB cable

The 2.4GHz Wireless adapter is hidden in a compartment on the underside of the keyboard

However, unlike the keyboard, the Pro Click Mini mouse uses 2 AA size batteries while the Pro Type Ultra keyboard can be charged via the USB Type C port. Alternatively, you can also connect and power the keyboard using the bundled USB Type C cable.

Trying out the Pro Click Mini mouse, the mouse is silent but you can still feel the click through your fingers. The mouse wheel is also silent but again, you can feel the step of each turn through your fingers as well. Since there’s no Android-based Razer Synapse, there was no way to set up the 2 mouse buttons on the left side of the mouse so you’re stuck with back and forth navigation, which is pretty useful on its own.

On default these two side buttons can be used to go forward or back in an app

You can switch between 2.4GHz wireless or Bluetooth connectivity

Typing on the Pro Type Ultra keyboard the keys still have a slight click to them, so while they’re not as loud as say other mechanical keyboards, they’re not entirely silent either. The keys also have a rather floaty actuation feel to them, as if you don’t need to press all the way for them to register.

They're still very sensitive and accurate, which is better than most Bluetooth keyboards, but I do think that it needs some time to get used to. The backlight underneath the keys is always on though and it’s also always white. Like the mouse, there’s no way to do any customization since you can’t install Razer Synapse, but it doesn’t detract too much from the overall experience.

If you’re looking for a one-stop brand to do all your productivity shopping, then Razer’s productivity products could be the ones for you. Granted, they do work better for PC users as you can customize a whole lot more with Razer Synapse but you can still use most of the mice, keyboard and other accessories as is for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

Coming in at RM379 for the Razer Pro Click Mini, RM759 for the Razer Pro Type Ultra and RM159 for the XXL Razer Pro Glide mouse mat, the Razer Productivity Suite is rather more premium than your usual wireless mouse, keyboard and mouse mat combo and are not mobile themselves in that they don’t travel in a bag very well. However, they should be fine if you’re looking to turn your phone or tablet into your minimalist laptop or desktop PC replacement and don't mind paying a bit more for the better build quality.


First impressions of Acer’s upcoming antibacterial coated devices

Acer recently revealed a number of new products that feature their silver ion antibacterial coating. This included their Acer Enduro Urban N3 laptop, Enduro Urban T3 tablet, TravelMate Spin P4, VE246Q monitor, Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse KM501 and an Acer eco-shell jacket.

For those wondering how exactly Acer’s antibacterial coating might feel, we managed to get some hands-on time with a 2.4Ghz wireless Acer mouse utilizing this same antibacterial coating. So, let’s get to the first impressions of both the mouse and Acer’s antibacterial coating.

Here's the Acer Wireless RF2.4G Mouse in its box

First things first, the antibacterial coating on the mouse is not discernible at all. To be completely honest, it feels just like any other plastic mouse, so you don’t have to worry about any weird rubbery feel. There’s also no apparent smell, so it should feel just like any other plastic covered device.

Trying it out, the mouse itself seems to be of the silent variety as the scroll wheel and mouse buttons don’t have any clicking sound at all. The mouse itself is quite slim and thin and should be fairly portable. There’s also a nano 2.4Ghz USB receiver hidden underneath the top cover. The mouse also uses an AA battery, one which Acer has included in the package, while a power switch is located at the bottom near the optical sensor.

I have to say that I'm definitely more used to the more noisy clicking type of mouse, so I'm currently treating this slim and flat silent mouse a bit more carefully than I normally would with my usual mouse. Movement is fast and accurate but perhaps because I'm being too careful, I'm not pressing the buttons hard enough, so sometimes, especially when doing a selection or drag and drop, the selection fails or the drag and drop doesn't follow through.

The 1200 DPI optical sensor and the on-off switch

You can flip open the top to reveal the nano 2.4Ghz USB receiver and the battery compartment

According to the packaging, this mouse can last 12 months on a single battery and it has a fairly precise 1200 DPI optical sensor. However, according to Acer, there are no plans yet to bring this Acer Wireless RF2.4G Mouse into Malaysia anytime soon. So, this means there’s also no Malaysia release dates or pricing details for this mouse just yet.

So, are you still curious about Acer’s upcoming antibacterial coated devices? Would you be more interested in a completely silent wireless mouse from Acer? Let us know in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


A new OnePlus 5T render leaked online showing the full package

With just a week left until the unveiling of the OnePlus 5T, we've got plenty of rumours on how the phone will look like and what tech-specs it would carry. So far we have a pretty good idea on those, but just today someone just leaked a full render concept of the device. We cannot confirm its authenticity but oh well, onward to the rumour train!

As you can on the cover image, the device is a baby product from both the OnePlus 5 and OPPO F5. The FullView display was already teased before so we aren't surprised with that kind of look, but the fingerprint scanner design behind is such a copy-and-paste work. According to rumours, the bezels on all four sides are smaller than the OnePlus 5 and the display will have an 18:9 aspect ratio, this could also mean the display is 6-inch long using Full HD+ resolution.

A previous render showing a different fingerprint scanner design

OnePlus fans would be glad to know that despite some smartphone manufacturers are slowly moving away from the headphone jack, OnePlus will not take it away so that's good to know. Aside from that, the camera module will be better as teased earlier by Carl Pei and a bigger battery capacity as well, running on Android Oreo out of the box.

Think the OnePlus 5T looks too similar with other Android FullView phones? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


First impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series

If you are a Samsung fan, you already know that the company has revealed its Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphones. Like before, we're getting three models this year - Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra.

So, how is Samsung's latest flagship series? As usual, we're all curious as to what's new and what has been changed or improved. We only have the launch event as a reference, but here are our first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series.

As you would expect, the first thing we noticed were the tweaks to the design. The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ no longer feature a thick bump for the camera module. While the cameras still protrude, the rest of the back is entirely flat.

As for the Galaxy S23 Ultra which already had a flat back, that's nothing new. However, there are some subtle changes in this model too. First, the sides are a bit more flat instead of rounded. Also, the sides of the screen don't curve off as distinctively, giving you a more flat panel on the front. A flatter screen would also make watching videos feel more seamless and more space to use the S Pen. Samsung calls this the new edge design, which we think is a nice change.

The next notable change is to the chipset, which is the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Like it does every generation, the main improvement is processing speed. Qualcomm has managed to bump up the max CPU speed to 3.36GHz and is using a new Adreno 740 GPU running at 719MHz.

Overall, it delivers greater photography and gaming performance. In fact, it's rumoured that the Galaxy S23 series can play Genshin Impact at a 120FPS refresh rate (smooth!) While image processing speeds should prove impressive, the processing speed for the 200MP camera on the Galaxy S23 Ultra might not be that fast with that high a resolution to process.

Samsung bumped up the 'prime' CPU core to 3.36GHz, making it even faster

Besides processing power, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is expected to offer noticeably lower power consumption. On top of that, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ feature larger batteries than their predecessor. As a result, we should see a nice jump in battery life for both models.

Since we mentioned cameras, let's talk about the changes. For this generation, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ kept the same 50MP+10MP+12MP rear camera setup. But Samsung switched out the front camera's 10MP sensor for a 12MP sensor. As such, we can expect more detailed selfies thanks to the higher resolution.

All three models now use a 12MP front camera

On the other hand, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has two notable changes. First, the 108MP f/1.8 rear camera has been swapped out for a 200MP f/1.7 sensor. That's a big jump in image resolution, so we can expect to get more details even if you take a long-distance shot and crop a section of it. The other change is the front camera, which is now also a 12MP sensor. This is a downgrade from 40MP, but Samsung could have been hoping to keep the production cost from going higher.

Anyway, there you have it - our first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. These three areas are where the devices have seen notable changes, but how significant they turn out is something we'll have to find out. We're hoping to test these phones soon, so stay tuned to TechNave for more news about them.

By the way, you can already pre-order the Galaxy S23 series phones from the Samsung Malaysia website, so don't forget to check that out. Those who do so will get an upgrade to their new phone's storage, RM458 worth of free accessories, and other deals. You can also use our referral code "TNGS23R" to get an RM200 discount (details here) from the Samsung online store. It's first come, first served, so don't miss out!

With that said, what did you think about Samsung's latest flagship phones? Do let us know in the comments on our Facebook page.


First impressions on how the compact Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 performs in daily life

With a starting price of RM4099, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is the most affordable folding mobile phone currently available in Malaysia. That means more people could afford the phone, but does the device perform well and meet our needs? Does it do enough to justify its premium pricing?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has powerful hardware, a cool design, a foldable display, and more. Basically, it has the right combination that Malaysians would love. But saying that won't be enough to convince you, so below are our impressions of the device's performance!

The latest flip phone-styled foldable from Samsung comes with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and 8GB of RAM, which already means it's a flagship-class device. Its UFS 3.1 flash storage even has capacities of 128GB to 512GB, so it's great if you plan to take lots of photos or videos. For a general idea of its performance, check out the benchmark scores we've included below.

As you can see, the device scored 1291 points and 3883 points in the single-core and multi-core tests on Geekbench, respectively. It also managed 14056 points in PCMark 10. These scores mean that the phone has no problems handling daily tasks like work, social media, and web browsing. As for its graphical performance, the Galaxy Z Flip4 scored a respectable 2812 points in the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress Test. In the looped tests, its lowest score was 1395 points and stability at 49.6%.

From the screenshot, it can be seen that the score drops in every loop, indicating some CPU throttling due to heat. But that's to be expected with stress tests. Speaking of temperature, operating temperatures during the tests ran from 31°C to 40°C, which isn't too bad. The battery also dropped only 9% during the stress test, so you can see that Samsung has been working hard on improving battery life.

In mobile games, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 performs well enough. Moreover, many aspects of the phone make it great for gaming. For example, you get more space on the sides in Call of Duty Mobile, thanks to the longer aspect ratio of the display. We also tried some games via PSX emulator, Game Boy emulator, and Steam Link to see how well it handles games. Suffice it to say, they perform very well on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4.

You can play COD Mobile at Very High graphics and maximum frame rates on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

The longer display gives you more horizontal space for some games

The main selling point of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 is, of course, its ability to fold. When folded, the phone is the size of a powder case, and can be easily put into pockets or bags. Being folded also means you won't have to worry about the display being scratched.

When unfolded, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has a sizable 6.7-inch screen. In addition, the longer aspect ratio means the phone doesn't look quite as big as most phones. It's lightweight too, making it suitable for ladies. Of course, let's not forget that the display is a Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a 120Hz high refresh rate and HDR10+ support. From our experience, this display panel delivers top-notch image quality, so it's great for watching movies or playing games.

Easy to store when folded, and it looks cute too

The display's performance is pretty good

If you want to purchase the phone or find out more about it, you can visit the official Samsung Malaysia website. Note that the Galaxy Z Flip4 Bespoke version is also available. You can get it now with gifts (worth a total of RM1298), which include a Clear Slim Cover phone case (worth RM99) and a Samsung Galaxy Watch4 (worth RM799)!

So, what do you think of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4? Is this a device you would want to get? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and first impressions like this!


First impressions on the LG C9 Smart TV - Same look but with upgraded ThinQ AI features!

Unlike the smartphone industry, the TV industry has fewer brands that people recognize and choose. Personally, only LG, Sony, Samsung, and Panasonic would come to mind, but it still isn't easy choosing a smart TV from these brands as all of them make good products. But anyway, today I'll be talking about a new LG smart TV - the 65" C9 OLED HDR Smart UHD TV with ThinQ AI.

Phew, that was a mouthful, but to keep it short I'm just going to call it the C9 TV. Just earlier this week, I had the opportunity to check out the TV first-hand at a really comfy and nice living room setting. But is it any different from the previous model? What upgrades did it get this time? Let's dive in, shall we?

Starting with the smart TV design, it's exactly the same design with the predecessor. Some may see it as lazy, some may not care but as the popular saying goes -"If it's not broken, don't fix it". So, this is what LG did with the C9 TV.

The C9 TV in the flesh together with the LG Soundbar, look at those narrow bezels! <3

The C9 TV retains the same look including that super-thin screen panel

For measurement purposes, it's as thin as these papers clipped together

Simple cable management layout and the back design and speakers are at the bottom

Another popular saying is "Never judge a book by its cover", which is what the new LG C9 TV is. Same look, but now it's packed with a few new features such as the 2nd Gen a9 Intelligent Processor. What sets this apart from the 1st Gen is that the former has a new deep learning AI algorithm which can enable better imagery and custom sound on a movie file. For example, if your favourite old school movie doesn't have 4K and Dolby Atmos, then the 2nd Gen a9 Intelligent Processor comes to the rescue.

I'm not saying it will convert into 4K (although that'd be awesome), but rather an improvement on the graphics and sound. Speaking of improvement, there's also AI Picture that helps on Noise Reduction and this isn't the first time. Like the processor, AI Picture is a tag-team partner that helps to optimize the clarity, sharpness, details and brightness of the visuals, making the noise disappear which is nice. On the other hand, AI Brightness helps to optimise the brightness in low-light environment scenes.

Just some visual presentation from the C9 TV

Animated movies are pretty great on this one

You can find AI Picture and Dolby Vision in Picture Mode too

Last year, I wrote that I didn't have the best environment for testing the sound out so that was most unfortunate. Thankfully, the folks at LG Electronics Malaysia listened and we got ourselves a nice living room as mentioned earlier. Like most smart TVs, the sound would either come out of the back, bottom, or the screen itself (new tech). While the C9 TV has a pretty balanced sound, its AI Sound feature can mix up the 2.0 channel sound into virtual 5.1 surround sound and that's not all, a new AI Acoustic Tuning can redirect the sound to where you are sitting! Unfortunately, you will have to manually set the AI Acoustic Tuning with the Magic Remote so it's not really automatic (lol).

Of course, as a smart TV, it's bound to come with an LG AI TV voice assistant and there are quite a few commands it understands. This includes simple phrases such as "YouTube", "Cinema Mode", "Recommend a comedy show" and even "Find me recipes for ayam rendang". You can also pair it with your Apple or Android phone, which works with Siri and Google Assistant respectively.

Adjusting the Home IoT Devices with the Magic Remote

A bunch of commands that you can take advantage of

Home Dashboard is LG's own home page for managing the TV, as well as Home IoT Devices such as an air purifier, robot vacuum, refrigerator, and many more but as you suspect - this only works with LG products (dang it). However, devices with Open Connectivity Foundation (OCF) can be connected so it's still alright. On top of that, you can also control the Dashboard app from your mobile devices (Apple and Android).

While it's common for smart TVs to be integrated with Google services, seeing Apple associated with it is a rarity. That's right, the C9 TV now supports AirPlay (and Apple HomeKit) where you can mirror your iPhone, iPad or Mac to the TV effortlessly without an actual Apple TV. In fact, as long as any devices (including speakers) are supported with AirPlay 2, you're good to go with your Apple devices.

I think in terms of improvement, the new C9 TV is definitely an eye-catching smart TV and should attract Apple users (me) since it supports AirPlay now. Besides that, the AI features should be able to bring a rather cosy cinematic experience at home but because I only spent an hour there, this is as much as I can tell you from my first impressions. For the price, this unit model cost RM17,499 which may be a bit steep for some but thanks to the Christmas promotion, you can actually get it for RM13,999 which doesn't seem too bad for a smart TV.

So these are my thoughts on the LG C9 TV, but what do you think of its AI features? Is it necessary for you? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more LG news at TechNave.com.


First leaked Apple iPhone 8 model image online?

Well, boys and girls. This new image leak of the Apple iPhone 8 may be "finalized" because it looks the same as our previous panel comparison leak between the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone 8 . Plus with the rumoured iPhone 7s model design by our Chinese site here, it seems that Apple is going back to the glossy glass body look but maybe we should still take it with a grain of salt there.

On the other hand, another rumour fact that's getting very consistent is the fact that the fingerprint sensor is nowhere to be found on the back, signalling Apple has succeeded in embedding the biometric scanner beneath the display, or either that, maybe they have abandoned the idea and decided to rely on the iris scanner instead. Time will only tell and there's only a month to go to find out.

Do you prefer a front or back fingerprint sensor? Or none at all? Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


First leaked real images and renders of Redmi Note 8 appear

It feels like only yesterday the Redmi Note 7 series were unveiled. Now we’re expecting the highly anticipated Redmi Note 8 series. From leaked images, we can expect the device to feature quad cameras which may come equipped with a 64MP sensor.

In addition, the leaked images also show our favourite 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB-C port and a speaker grill at the bottom. On the left of the device is the SIM tray and the edges of the smartphone is rounded.

Those photos weren’t the only thing leaked, though. Renders of the device have also surfaced, showing off the Redmi Note 8’s rear. The colour of the rear reminds me of dreamy cloud and the quad camera setup is placed in the top and center of the device, similar to the leaked images.

It is speculated that only the Pro variant of the device would come with the 64MP sensor and the 4th sensor on the device may be a ToF sensor. The rear also showed the absence of a rear mounted fingerprint reader which means that we may be seeing an in-display fingerprint reader.

Soome tech specs for the device had appeared in the 3C authority of China. One of the devices may support 18W fast charging while the other may only have 10W. However, it cannot be confirmed if both the devices on the website could be the Note 8 and Note 8 Pro but finger crossed! Other than that, no other notable features and tech specs for the device have been mentioned. Are you excited for Redmi’s first 64MP smartphone? Keep up with the latest Redmi news on TechNave.com!


First live photo of OnePlus 9 has surfaced and it's different from previous renders

Earlier, the renders of the OnePlus 9 have shown up giving us an idea of how the device would look like when it arrives. Now, the first live photo of the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered flagship has surfaced as well revealing some tech specs that we can expect to see.

Different from the renders, this live photo is showing off a OnePlus 9 that has its front-facing camera placed at the top center rather than the top left. The live photo is also showing the "About phone" page of the device with a few of the tech specs unveiled ahead of the launch. Other than Snapdragon 888, it is expected to come with a 12/512GB model, a quad camera setup (48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP), and a 120Hz 6.48-inch QHD+ AMOLED display.

Besides the live photo, the source also mentioned that the device could be arriving in March instead of April to attract the attention of some potential Samsung Galaxy S21 buyers. Now, we could only wait for OnePlus to reveal more information regarding their upcoming series to find out if it's true. It is undeniable that the flagship fight in early 2021 will be an interesting one.

Let us know if you're excited for the OnePlus 9 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.con for more latest smartphone news.


First live photo of Xiaomi Mi 11 series appeared, could be launching in January 2020

After Samsung rumoured to move the launch date of the Galaxy S21 series to January, it looks like Xiaomi will be doing the same for their upcoming flagship series as well. Earlier, it was reported that Xiaomi has quietly removed the stocks of Xiaomi Mi 10 from the stores to make way for the upcoming Mi 11 devices. Today, the first live photo of the devices has appeared online as another evidence.

The live photo is showing two devices side by side with the standard Xiaomi Mi 11 on the left and Mi 11 Pro on the right. As you can see, the vanilla Mi 11 will be featuring a flat display while the Pro variant gets a curved screen. The selfie camera of both is placed in the middle rather than at the top left corner like the Mi 10 series.

Besides the photo, the source has mentioned that there is a possibility which the Mi 11 series will be announced alongside the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 chipset. The Snapdragon 2020 Technology Summit will be happening on 1 December. If it's true, the new Mi 11 smartphones could go on sale by January 2021, competing with the Galaxy S21 series which could also be launched in the same time frame.

Let us know what you think about the Xiaomi Mi 11 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone leaks.


First-look: ASUS ZenUI for ASUS ZenFone, track tasks, share content and more

Following the trend of other smartphone makers offering their own user interfaces, ASUS have revealed the ZenUI with their latest range of ASUS ZenFone smartphones. The ZenUI takes the best from the latest batch of user interfaces while making it their own and this includes providing flatter icons while providing a not so invasive user interface like some others we could name. Integrating well with Google Now and Google Calendar the ZenUI is smooth and zippy, while providing a complete toolbox of features and functions that should make your ASUS ZenFone smartphone even more useful right out of the box. Here is a break-down of some of the more notable ZenUI elements:

What's NextWorking in tandem with the Google Calender and Weather feature the What's Next feature combines all of these reminders and information into a simple to understand timeline. It offers smart reminders for upcoming events and tasks while providing Timely Notification for unusual, postponed, canceled or changed events so that you'll always stay on top of things.

Do It LaterThis Pocket-like feature let's you track everything you'd like to do later on your device including making a call, checking out a link on your browser, reading or writing an email or SMS, watch a YouTube video and much more. The Do It Later feature is done in a dual-timeline card presentation so you can easily keep track of all the things you want to do later.

Share LinkThe Share Link uses WiFi connectivity to transfer files P2P or Phone-to-Phone and does not require any Internet to work. It lets you share images, videos, music and even APKs while offering support for iOS and Android smartphones alongside other ASUS ZenUI powered devices.

Party LinkThis share tool uses WiFi Direct and lets you beam content and files to nearby compatible devices. Unlike Share Link, it doesn't need a WiFi hotspot or router to work, nor does it need an Internet connection and also includes Password security for extra privacy.

Remote LinkConnect to your PC with the Remote Link so that you can control presentations or turn on videos or music. Working with the unrevealed ASUS Smart Gesture, it should also support gesture controls as well.

The above features are only a small set of the full ZenUI experience, as a whole bunch of other features will be available. This includes a chat messaging system powered by Omlet Chat, a Power Saving feature, an improved Gallery, gesture controls, a music player and an email client. We'll cover these ASUS ZenUI features more when we get the review unit so stay tuned for further updates.


First look and hands on the Star Wars Edition Samsung Galaxy Note10+

Earlier, we know that Samsung released a Star Wars Edition Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ to mark the release of The Rise of Skywalker in theaters on this Thursday. However, we didn’t expect that the special edition of Galaxy Note 10+ to be this majestic in reality after seeing this review done by Android Authority. Let’s find out what are the changes made to the powerful device!

The Star Wars Edition Galaxy Note 10+ comes in a box with other accessories that will cost you 1299.99 USD (~RM5385.34). The price is considered really high, but do take note that you will be getting a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds, a Ren-themed leather case and a commemorative plaque as well. If you’re a Star Wars fan, you will buy it if you have the ready money.

Leather case with a Kylo Ren's silhouette

A new paint job for the Samsung Galaxy Buds

The commemorative plaque with a Kylo Ren helmet popping out

A special effect when you pulls the S Pen out

Come out of hyperspace when you shut down the device

The design of the device is spectacular with its black body and subtle red appearing here and there. Its S Pen has also been customised to look like a red lightsaber to fulfill that fantasy of yours. What I like the most will be its custom UI interface to fit the Star Wars theme. The icons and the navigation buttons have been redesigned to join the dark side, even the interface of apps got their new upgrades too.

The accessories are the cherries on the icing for the dark-themed device. Its leather case is high-quality and soft with a silhouette of Kylo Ren’s mask and a Star Wars logo beneath it. The Samsung Galaxy Buds has also received a new paint job as well. The earbuds are exactly the black ones which you could get without purchasing the Star Wars special bundle. It is unique because its charging case is all black, while the inside features a sleek red colour. Other than that, there is also a plaque from the movie that feels heavy and super-solid while holding it.

Let us know what you think of the Star Wars Edition Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ after you’ve taken a deeper look of it on our Facebook page! For more cool tech news, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


First look at the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus official renders

Although the Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus aren't released yet, Donovan Sung, the Director of Product Management from Xiaomi has released the official image render of the phones online from his Twitter account. The phones do look good sporting full front displays with four colours of black, blue, gold and rose gold.

As mentioned before in our previous news, the duo is said to feature a 5.7-inch HD and 5.99-inch FHD+ display respectively. So because of that, the fingerprint scanner has been relocated to the back and the body is full metal. Xiaomi is certainly going aggressive with the budget-friendly target audience, as the Redmi 5 will come in three different variants based on memory capacity from 2GB + 16GB until 4GB + 64GB, while the Redmi 5 Plus will only have two variants which are 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB.

Do you think Xiaomi Malaysia should import these two phones here? We shall wait and see so stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.