Rumours: New information hinting a wrap around display for Apple iPhone 8

The iPhone 8 is said to be one of the three smartphones to be released by Apple this year. It’s also gaining a lot more buzz than the other two (iPhone 7s and 7s Plus) simply because it’s the 10th Anniversary of the Apple iPhone, and the rumours probably won’t end until the release day. So today, we got some (hilarious) drawing sketches from their supplier, Foxconn about what we can expect.

According to Foxconn, it seems that the iPhone 8 may be getting a full wrap around display. What this means is that there won’t be any bezels on the device, even for the front camera, home button, fingerprint sensor, and others will even be embedded under the display. We think it sounds crazy too, but do take note that it’s not like the whole device will be a display, the metal frame will still be there to support the wrap around display, as well as the standard rocker volumes, power button, and the mute button on the side.

Another thing to notice from the badly drawn sketch is the dual rear camera module, interestingly the camera position is set to be vertically instead of horizontally like most smartphones do nowadays. The black dot in the middle is said to be an autofocus sensor accompanied by an LED flash beside.

Do take this new with a grain of salt, because it could be just a drawing from a kid (lol). Anyway, stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New leak date for Xiaomi Mi Note 2 revealed again?

For the past few weeks, we have shown you plenty of Xiaomi Mi Note 2 tech-specs rumours, to recall back the reports;the device might come in two variants and one of them could have a 6GB RAM inside the hood. Today, another new leak has appeared again, this time revealing the arrival date (again).

There are two sources on the date, though, first from Weibo, it was claimed to be "finally confirmed" and it will be "officially released" on 14 September 2016. Then came along a second leak (the header picture above) which takes form in an "official" teaser, stated 24 September as the real one. Instead of looking at these two as possible dates, perhaps another way of looking at it is that the 14 September is the revealing date, then followed by 24 September as the official sales date.

A price tag of 2999 Yuan (around RM1827) was speculated, it's also said to equip dual rear camera sensors and a curved display. That's all for now from the rumours, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New leaked Apple iPhone 7 photos showing absent 3.5mm headphone jack

It's not even September yet and we already got a bunch of "real" Apple iPhone 7 models leaking on the internet, but despite that, many of those images have yet to show the missing 3.5mm headphone jack port on the devices which raises the leak's authenticity, until today that is.

Leaker Cupertino, has shown some images of the upcoming iPhone 7, iPhone Plus and even the Pro version, while we have seen most of the "alleged" iPhone models, one thing that caught our eye is the bottom part was finally shown - the missing 3.5mm headphone jack port. Whether or not this looks real or just clone models from China, we can see the consistent new designs and rearranged antenna lines of the devices, as well as the dual camera lens on the iPhone 7 Plus.

Another thing important to note is the pogo-pins at the bottom that looks similar to the iPad Pro, this tally well with another rumour of adopting the lightning adapter and it seems really plausible now.

Sources have it that the announcement will happen on 6 September, pre-order on 9 September and availability on 16 September. Do take this with a grain of salt, so that you won't get too disappointed by your expectations. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: New leaked Moto X (2017) hands-on pictures showing dual camera module

We have showed some Motorola X (2017) rumours before, but nothing quite like this because this leaked image is showing something that’s different - a pair of camera sensors on the back of the phone.

Since December last year, the leaked images that we saw online of the device were more or less the same design with this one. The dual cameras is an interesting design, seeing that both of them are sharing the same space inside that circular panel. Which way will Motorola go for? Will they follow the path of Huawei with their RGB + Monochrome sensor, or Apple’s standard + telephoto lens which seems to be the popular choice, since Xiaomi has joined the trend with the Mi 6 using 12MP wide-angle + 12MP telephoto lens.

In the tech-specs corner, it’s said that the company will use Snapdragon 625 chipset, 4GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage, 5.5-inch display, a 3080mAh battery and operates on Andoird 7.0 Nougat.

Do you like this direction that Motorola is going? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Motorola news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New leaked Samsung Galaxy S8 model images revealed again

Following the video leak of the Samsung Galaxy S8 yesterday, new information regarding the device is becoming more evident now. In fact, someone has supposedly brought the upcoming flagship prototype nearby MWC 2017 in a hotel nearby to some local media outlets.

According to the source from South Korea, only a selected few received a special invitation to have a sneak peek of the product. Samsung partners who could catch a glimpse of the Galaxy S8 thought the design was “very impressive”, no one was also suppose to take pictures of it but in this case, these leaked pictures were taken by a case maker instead of a media reporter.

Once again, the leaked images are in line with the leaked video yesterday, showing no home button, the fingerprint sensor beside the rear camera, and the trademark dual curved edge display. No tech-specs were mentioned either, and as you can see on the leaked images, tags were insert to indicate which one is for Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus.

Samsung is expected to show off the Galaxy S8 series in New York at the end of this month, stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Alleged Xiaomi Black Shark 2 is on its way based on TENAA listing

Only just 5 months after the launch of the Xiaomi Blackshark gaming smartphone, another device was listed on TENAA which could be the Xiaomi Blackshark 2 smartphone. Based on the listing, the specs of the device is similar compared to the current Xiaomi Blackshark such as a 5.99-inch screen and 4000mAh internal battery.

However, dimension wise, it seems that the upcoming device will be slightly taller and thicker which means that there seems to be some internal changes. As of now there is no official statement by Xiaomi in regards to the upcoming device so take every bit of information with a grain of salt. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


Rumours: New leaked Samsung Galaxy S8 model images reveals no physical home button

The Samsung Galaxy S8 obviously didn't appear at the MWC 2017 recently, but that's not stopping numerous sites from creating or citing rumour buzz on the upcoming flagship. Already teased by Samsung that the device will be unpacked on 29 March 2017, we are getting more "legit" leaks of how the phone will look like.

Just a few hours ago, Twitter tech info leaker, Evan Blass once again leaked some images of the Galaxy S8. What's more, the leaks this time looks similar to the teaser shown by Samsung and coming from BGR.com (the source), they claimed that the device is the real deal since its dual-edge curved display will make a comeback, with the addition of slimmer bezels for the top and bottom.

It also tally well with the fact that it won't have any home button, and rumours have it that the front camera will have improved autofocus, alongside an LED light notification and autofocus. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the left side of the phone.

Other than that, display size will be increased to 5.8-inch S-AMOLED for the "smaller" one, while the big one will get a huge 6.2-inch S-AMOLED display. The latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset should be on board as well, although for international variants we should be getting the Exynos 8895 version.

The unveiling should be held in New York and are speculated to be available for purchase on 21 April 2017 onwards, stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New leaked iPhone 7 images from Taiwanese website?

New leaked images from Taiwanese website Apple.club.tw have appeared and it was claimed to be the backlight assembly of the Apple iPhone 7. According to them, the backlight assembly is quite similar to the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, except that the 3D Touch chip and LCD flex cables are relocated.

Apple.club.tw also speculated that if it’s not the iPhone 7, then it could be the upcoming rumoured 4-inch “iPhone 6c”. But it doesn’t fit the puzzle as it was reported that the device will not have a 3D Touch feature. Also, the backlight assembly seems too big for a 4-inch iPhone.

Apple.club.tw’s leaked pictures have always been quite accurate in the past, namely the iPhone 6 protruding camera lens and logic board, iPad Air 2 logic board, and others. However, the one about the Touch ID on the MacBook, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad did not happen yet.


Rumours: New leaked images of OnePlus 3 appears

If you haven't heard, OnePlus 3 will make a debut on 15 June 2016 in China. We have also seen a lot of specifications leaked online and by TENAA, so as the render concepts but never the actual device, until now that is.

In the latest leak, there are new live images of OnePlus 3 in a grey body cover. Judging by the body, it seems to tally well with the previous render concepts online and also the second time a live image of the device appears. As for the tech-specs, so far we know it will feature a Snapdragon 820 CPU with two different RAM versions (4GB and 6GB), a 5.5-inch AMOLED 1080p screen, NFC support, a fingerprint sensor, and a 3000mAh battery.

Also, rumours have it that 1000 units will be up for grabs on June 6 at a price of 2999 Yuan each (around RM1861). But do take it with a grain of salt, it's just a rumour after all. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New leaked images of Samsung C5 and updated tech-specs?

With the on-going rumours of the Samsung Galaxy C5, the smartphone was recently spotted in TENAA's list and we got ourselves some leaked images and so as the tech specs becoming more valid, since it's rumoured to be released soon tomorrow in China according to an invitation.

Presenting itself in full metal cover, it's said that the device will feature a Snapdragon 617 chipset powered by a surprising 4GB RAM, with 32GB internal storage inside, carrying 5.2-inch 1080p Super AMOLDED display, a 16MP rear camera and dual LED flash + 8MP front unit, supports 150Mbps LTE connection, sports a dual-SIM functionality, packing a 2600mAh battery, and finally running on the latest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Although it will be release in the China market first, it's unclear if Samsung intends it to be launched internationally as well. We will be keeping an eye on that, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New leaked images of "real" Meizu Pro 7 showing dual edge curved diplay

The Meizu Pro 7, which started out as a suggested name for the upcoming new phone is now gaining momentum as more and more images of the device are leaking out. We have seen a few render concepts around thanks to the Meizu community, however this time, the new images are supposedly “legitimate” models showing the dual curved display once again.

From the pictures, we can see the physical oval home button which is most likely to serve as a fingerprint sensor, the dual edge curved display is likely to be 5.5-inches (not confirmed) with 2560 x 1440 resolution according to the AnTuTu score. To add on to that, under the code name Meizu_m96 in AnTuTu, it further shows that the device will feature an Exynos 8890 processor with Mali-T880 GPU, a 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM, a 12MP rear camera + 5MP front camera, and finally, Android 6.0 Marshmallow inside the hood.

The price tag is said to cost 3000 Yuan (around RM1811), but that remains to be seen. We will just have to wait next month on 13 September (speculated released date) if there's anything by Meizu, until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New leaked images of the upcoming Motorola Moto Z2 Force, dual camera spotted

Recently a whole bunch of images of Motorola’s upcoming latest next-gen flagship model the Moto Z2 Force has been circulating around the internet.

From what it can be seen, the upcoming Z2 Force will have a trendy dual-camera set up with a fingerprint scanner installed on the front home button and of course, the Moto Mod port right at the base of the phone. At the bottom, we might even see the return of a 3.5mm headphone jack but there's no way to verify that as of now. Not much is known about the specs yet but the phone is rumoured to carry the following:

The Morotola Moto Z2 Force is due to be unveiled along with the whole Moto Z2 line somewhere next month but no official information has been seen so far. As for the Malaysian release, we just have to be patient for now as there is still no news so please stay tuned to TechNave.com for any upcoming news.


Rumours: New leaked information about Samsung Galaxy S8's colours and price range

One of our favourite smartphone tipsters, Evan Blass from Twitter has leaked some more information of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, not only we are getting an almost complete list of the tech-specs, but so as some new colours and even the price range too.

To start off, it seems that Samsung is planning to reveal their flagship with new fancy colour names - Black Sky, Orchid Grey (doesn’t look anything like it though) and Arctic Silver. Although we can only see the rendered wallpaper, we think that Samsung will still continue to add on more colour varieties just like what they did with their Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, such as the popular pink, and perhaps even blue or green now that Huawei has wowed the world with it. And in terms of price, Evan Blass twitted that the Galaxy S8 cost 799€ (around RM3811) and the S8 Plus will be 899€ (around RM4288).

As for the tech-specs round up, from what we have gathered over the past few months, the Galaxy S8 will be featuring:

The big brother, Galaxy S8 Plus will have the same specifications as well, except with a larger 6.2-inch display and 3500 mAh battery. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New leaked photos of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 seen online

We are close to the official launch for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 7, and more items are being leaked online. We have seen the press renders of the phone itself, and now actual real life photos of the device has appeared online.

The new photos that are seen online shows that the upcoming Note will only be available in one configuration, with edge. We may see something that resembles a standard Note model, but we have yet to hear anything thus far.

What we can confirm is that the phone will have the rumoured iris-scanner, as the front features the sensor through a cutout that we have seen previously online. August is only a month away, so it will not be long from the launch of the Note 7. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information of the phone.


Rumours: New official image of Samsung Galaxy C5 and C7 Pro?

Just early this month, Mr. Anonymous gave us a tip that a Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro might be landing in Malaysia. And it's not just the C9 Pro, but the C5 Pro and C7 Pro from the internet with the leaks here and there.

Speaking of leaks, we actually got a glance of the C5 and C7 Pro renders and it looks quite "official". In this image, it shows all the C Pro members with the existing C9 Pro, which by the way, is the first Samsung to feature 3 mini antenna lines, along with a 16MP front camera but adds on 6GB of RAM with a 6-inch FHD display. As for the C5 and C7 Pro, rumours have it that the C5 Pro sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 chipset, 4GB RAM, 5.2-inch 1080p display, a 16 MP camera for the front and back, and a 3000 mAh battery; while the C7 Pro also shares the same tech-specs, but with 5.7-inch 1080p display and 3300 mAh battery.

The C Pro series should release in China first as the handsets proved popular there, we will continue to keep an eye on the devices' availability in Malaysia, so stay tuned for more Samsung news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New patent from Nokia shows possible foldable from the company

It seems the rising trend for 2017 will be foldable phones. Samsung is said to have one phone coming soon this year, and apparently Nokia is working on something as well, if this patent recently unearthed is any indication.

The patent diagrams show a device with a clam-shell design that looks like a square pocket mirror, but what we suspect is a flexible touch screen. It looks wacky, and certainly reminiscent of the old Nokia designs of yesteryear. The patent description says the design makes it possible to have a ‘‘pocket size device with a relatively large display (for example, a 6, 7, or 8-inch display or larger)’’. The device also has a sort of lock that keeps both halves in place, a design found in laptops of old.

If this design comes to fruition, we may see the start of a new trend in smartphone design – a nice break from the usual glass slabs that we usually see on smartphones these days. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on this new Nokia patent.


Alleged Xiaomi bendable smartphone showcased in a hands-on video

Evan Blass recently released a video on his Twitter account showcasing a hands-on demo of a bendable smartphone. Based on the tweet, Evan has noted that the device is allegedly manufactured by Xiaomi. However, there is no further proof that the bendable smartphone actually was made by the manufacturer mentioned.

The video also showcased on how the device can easily switch between portrait and landscape mode simply by folding or unfolding the display. That being said, take every bit of information in this article with a heaping scoop of salt as there is no official statement regarding the device showcased. Also, there is also no news on the tech specs of the device as well as when it will be available in Malaysia. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.

Can't speak to the authenticity of this video or device, but it's allegedly made by Xiaomi, I'm told. Hot new phone, or gadget porn deepfake? pic.twitter.com/qwFogWiE2F


Rumours: New photo sample from Honor 9 leaked

12 June 2017 is not that far off and that will be the day when Honor 9 will be revealed. We have only gotten a few leaks on the tech-specs too, but today we got ourselves a treat of a leaked photo.

Found in Weibo, we can see the official Honor 9 box with a monkey plushie beside it, but that’s not really the point. The point is the image that you’re seeing was taken by the Honor 9, which has a nice bokeh effect thanks to the dual rear cameras. Furthermore, past teasers have hinted that the Honor 9 will also follow the footsteps of Huawei in adding a monochrome sensor, which could end as the 20MP or 12MP sensor at the back.

Besides that, we expect the honor flagship to feature a Kirin 960 processor, 5.15-inch FHD display, and a 4GB + 64GB memory capacity. Stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New price tag leaked for Xiaomi Mi 6 revealing five variants

So we already know that the Xiaomi Mi 6 will be revealed on 19 April 2017, but what we didn’t know was if there was going to be a Mi 6 Plus or not. That has changed that with a leaked price listing, and it turns out that there’s going to be five different prices!

Judging on this leaked price list, the Mi 6 will solely run on 4GB of RAM while the Mi 6 Plus gets 6GB RAM. The rest of the variants will be based on internal storage from 64GB as the “smallest” to 256GB. Here’s how the estimated conversion rate looks like excluding GST and tax below:

Meanwhile, there’s also a new rumour that Xiaomi has integrated a gesture support for the home button aside from being just a fingerprint reader only. In other words, it should work similarly like Huawei’s P10 series and Meizu’s mTouch button one as well. It’s nothing new, but having gesture support on home button is really convenient and we won’t be surprised if this becomes a norm for smartphones in the future.

As always, take this news with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New red and green option for OnePlus 3?

So here's some news about the OnePlus 3, it looks like it could get new colours as it was spotted on the OnePlus website but it's no longer there after being taken down. According to the source, OnePlus 3 might be getting a red version which looks nice because it matches with the red and white charging cable.

On the other hand, it could also get a green (or teal) body. This is one colour that you don't see everyday on smartphones and will surely get some attention in the public. Both phones in the leaked images also show that they retain the black bands on the back and black bezels at the front. At the moment, OnePlus 3 is only available in graphite grey, and a soft gold version will come soon next month. So it'd be nice if red and green will be official.

The OnePlus 3 features a Snapdragon 820 SoC, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 5.5-inch FHD optic AMOLED display, a fingerprint scanner, NFC, and a 3000mAh battery with DASH Charge just for $399 (around RM1603). Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New redesign glass casing for heat compensation in Apple 'iPhone X'

So here’s another juicy Apple iPhone 8 rumour news, we already told you that they are planning a new way of wireless charging, but how are they going to do it is quite a mystery. We gotten some sources from popular Apple analyst and KGI Securities, Ming-Chi Kuo about it, check out what he has to say.

According to Kuo, Apple is actually planning to add a thin layer of graphite sheet to the device’s internals for overheating prevention. This means that the glass external casing will have to be switched in favor of the wireless charging, as we all learn from our science classes, glass doesn’t transmit heat that effectively like metal.

To add on to that, the glass switch also means a new 3D Touch technology will be a tad more sensitive to heat. With this new technology adjustment, it’s no wonder the rumours about it are suggesting the iPhone 8 is going to cost more than the already expensive iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Oh boy.

In another interesting note, Kuo also mentioned that the 10th Anniversary iPhone is codenamed iPhone X which is cool, because the X is a Roman numeral for 10. Stay tuned for more Apple news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New render Meizu concept revealing dual edge curved display & dual rear cameras

At the end of July, there were some talks for the Meizu Pro 7 with a new processor, this was found in a leaked screenshot of Meizu VP, Li Nan for next year's plan. Right now, there are two new render concepts of the phone, revealing to feature dual edge curved screen and dual rear cameras on the back too.

Could this render concept be the new phone that will be revealed on 3 September? As recently, the company also leaked a teaser of "Pro than Pro" and "true flagship fingerprints", but it seems unlikely because a leak of an Exynos 8890 Meizu flagship was spotted on AnTuTu just a few days ago after this render leak, so we can assume there will be two different models.

Whatever the case may be, 3 September is not that far off. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours : New render of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) spotted online

Joining the current lineup of Samsung Galaxy A series, the leaked Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) looks to be something sitting between the Galaxy A7 2016 and the Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 – based on the looks alone.

At an expected 156.5 x 77.5 x 7.3mm, this phone looks to be bigger than the Note 7 in term of relative size. The handset is also rumoured to come with a 5.7-inch 1080p panel, an octa-core Exynos 7420 processor from the Galaxy S6 series, 3GB of RAM, and 32 GB of internal storage. The rear is set to house a 16-megapixel camera and a 5-megapixel unit for selfies on the front.

No nrs of possible announcement dates have been leaked as of yet, but it looks like it is going to be more powerful than the older Samsung Galaxy A8. Stay tuned to TechNave for more breaking news.


Rumours: New renders of 10.5-inch Apple iPad Pro appears online

While we take a break from the barrage of iPhone 8 rumours, we now turn our attention to the rumoured iPad Pro that is set to reveal at the upcoming Apple WWDC 17 event. There is already 9.7 and 12.9-inch version, this next one is said to be 10.5-inch.

10.5‑inch iPad Pro (Case manufacturers mockup) pic.twitter.com/i7qSWos4bf

Up until now, there is little information about the tablet. But thanks to the mold casings made by case manufacturers, we have some good idea of how the device will take form. As usual, the Touch ID home button sensor is at the usual spot, while the camera and LED flash are placed at the top left corner. Overall, the design should look similar to the 9.7-inch iPad Pro with thinner bezels.

Exclusive: 10.5‑inch iPad Pro (The model that case manufacturers received from the factory)100% confirmed. Already in mass production. pic.twitter.com/5S9xNTLuZl

Tech-specs wise, we got nothing in our hands but we do expect it to use the A10 Fusion Chip for designing purpose. It’s only a few days away so stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.

10.5-inch iPad Pro | Updated Render pic.twitter.com/5j4T614nO9


Rumours: New smartphone body image leak, could it be the Samsung Galaxy S7?

Are you excited for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7? well, we managed to dig up some leaked image goodies for you fans. The leaked pictures are of course from none other than Weibo, but the post has been taken down already. Anyway, check them out below!

Previously, there was also a concept video of the smartphone but it was met with much criticism. I guess we can debunk that rumour and go with this one,  however keep in mind that this could be any smartphone so also take it with a grain of salt.

Rumours are suggesting that the Galaxy S7 could be announced in February next year with a February or March 2016 launch. The device is also rumoured to come with tech specs and features that include either an Exynos 8890 chip or a Snapdragon 820 chipset, a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with quad HD or 2K pixel resolution, Android Marshmallow and a Gorilla Glass 5 layer. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but stay tuned and we'll keep you updated.


Rumours: New unknown Huawei phone spotted on TENAA

Since Huawei will be busy promoting their latest dual camera smartphone flagship - P10, P10 Plus and P10 Lite here in Malaysia for awhile, someone spotted a new Huawei phone on TENAA and it looks like a new mid-range tier device judging on the tech-specs list on the the website.

Under the code name NCE-TL10, the device didn’t list a specific processor, but it is an octa-core chip that is clocked at 1.5GHz. It’s also backed up by 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM + an expandable memory slot via microSD card up to 128GB worth of space, not to mention it will carry a 5-inch OLED display in 720p, a 13MP back camera (with LED Flash) + 5MP front camera, 4000 mAh battery, with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

It’s also interesting to note that a China Mobile logo is located at the back of the phone, hinting it could be a device made exclusively for the China market. The phone also looks strangely similar to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 for some reason.

Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New unknown high-end Xiaomi phone tech-spec leaked

So in relation to Xiaomi meeting up with Samsung in South Korea, we just got some interesting bits of Xiaomi's upcoming phone and it seems to be a powerful one. This is got the media talking that it could be the very expensive high-end smartphone that Xiaomi mentioned, plus there's also a list of insane tech-specs rumour going around.

According to the leak tech-specs from Weibo, the unknown Xiaomi phone will feature:

With this kind of specifications, it's no wonder the Xiaomi phone is going to be expensive (if it's true) because of the OLED display, high-quality camera module and the all new Snapdragon 821 processor. Remember this is just a rumour, so do take it with a grain of salt and wait for further details, perhaps we can get more information about it on their upcoming press conference that is coming on 27 July 2016.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Alleged cheaper Pocophone F1 Lite spotted GeekBench

Xiaomi Pocophone F1, for illustration purposes only

The Pocophone F1 could be having a little brother as the Pocophone F1 Lite has been spotted on GeekBench, equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset and 4GB of RAM. The Pocophone F1 last year managed to claim the title as the cheapest smartphone to come equipped with the then top of the line Snapdragon 845 chipset. Could the F1 Lite be aiming for the cheapest device, running on a Snapdragon 660 SoC?

Other than that, not much is known about the baby F1 other than its codename being “Uranus”. Let’s hope, the performance isn’t what the name suggests. As with rumours like this, take every bit of information with a grain of salt as there were no official statement by Xiaomi regarding this device. For more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: New vivo X9 and X9 Plus specs sheet reveal dual cameras are at the front

It has been awhile since vivo has released any promo teaser about vivo X9 and X9 Plus online, the last time we heard about it was more than a week ago, revealing to carry dual cameras. But get this - the latest leak revealed that the 20MP + 8MP will be at the front instead of the back! Thanks to the screenshot of the box which is leaked to the internet, here are the other tech-specs that the X9 and X9 Plus might have respectively:

We aren't sure why would vivo put two cameras at the front, but if we have to guess then probably one of the sensors is for wide-angle purpose, or black-and-white. We shall see next week on 19 November, so stay tuned for the official vivo news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New wrap-around display and dual OIS for the Apple iPhone 8?

Render concept of the wrap-around display

Once again, rumours of the Apple iPhone 8 is floating around on the internet, all thanks to the similar iPhone design for the past three years, which has heavily implied Apple will make a huge makeup haul for the 10th Anniversary next year. Today, we take a look at a new render concept of what it could potentially look like based on the speculations, and as well as the dual rear cameras.

According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, he said that Apple is looking to adopt AMOLED display on the iPhone 8. That's nothing new, as numerous Android smartphones have already adapted that, however, what Apple is thinking not only installing AMOLED display but also to come up with a completely new look with a wrap-around display, which can be seen in the render concept above.

Another rumour is that the AMOLED iPhone 8 will be using 5.2-inch display, serving as the middle child between the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models. Although it's 5.2-inch on paper, the measure is 5.8-inch diagonally since it will be a wrap-around display type.

In another report of his "findings", he also mentioned that the new dual-camera iPhone 8 will support dual optical image stabilization (OIS) next year.

"We believe Apple will add OIS function to the telephoto CCM in order to enhance the selling points of next year’s new iPhone. We think photo quality and optical zoom range may both improve as a result.

We expect the telephoto lens will be redesigned to support OIS in the telephoto CCM, with challenges likely coming from: (1) the need to increase the image circle of the telephoto lens, which will lead to longer calibration time and a more complex assembly processes; and (2) a redesign of the telephoto lens, as an increased image circle will result in degraded photo quality around the corners."

Stay tuned for more Apple news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Newest leaked image of Apple iPhone 7 Plus showing dual rear cameras

We bring you today another Apple rumour, this time, a leaked image of the supposedly Apple iPhone 7 Plus instead of a protective casing cover. In this image, we can see a lot of "surprises" and it's mostly the things you've heard before if you followed the rumours closely.

According to the leak source, the image came from Foxconn, one of Apple's manufacturers. The most notable feature we can see is the dual rear camera, which sources say each sensor carries 12MP. It also seems that the 3.5mm headphone jack is nowhere to be seen (according to them) and it will come in a new deep space grey with a waterproof body along with wireless charging. Other rumours also hinted that the new iPhone 7 series have ditched the 16GB ROM and will go for the 32GB and 64GB ROM instead, there's even a 128GB and 256GB variant for the iPhone 7 Plus.

The iPhone 7 Plus rumours have been getting consistent over the past few weeks, including the dual rear cameras, the missing 3.5mm headphone jack and storage variants. And how true is this remains to be seen, we're just two months away from September so just sit tight and stay tuned for Apple's official news at Technave.com


Rumours: Next Apple iPhone coming 10 September 2013?

According to insider information, the next Apple iPhone, which should be the Apple iPhone 5S, is coming soon on 10 September 2013. This fits with previous release dates which also happened around this time period and while the rumour circulating is about the iPhone 5S release, it will also mark the final release of other related devices and products like perhaps iOS 7 (which is already in beta 5) and the supposedly low-cost Apple iPhone 5C. While these are the more definite announcements that are likely to happen on that date, bear in mind that the Apple iPad 5 could also make an appearance as backplate housing for the tablet has surfaced. The Apple iPad mini with Retina Display on the other hand is still slated for around 2014 though.

For those unused to the usual Apple device release cycle this upcoming iPhone release means several things which include:


Rumours: Next Google Glass may use AAA batteries

Augmented Reality (AR) is fast gaining traction again, thanks to the popularity of games such as Pokemon Go. However for more serious application, everyone remembers the Google Glass from Redmond. The current generation of Google Glass currently uses a proprietary rechargeable battery, but a new patent from Google may change things a bit – they are proposing the next Google Glass to be powered by AAA batteries.

The filing states that the batter is to be put in a removable battery compartment to counterbalance the touchpad, which is located on the temple. What makes this filing special is that the battery compartment can be customised to fit different battery types – from AAA to a 9V battery. The case can also house a rechargeable battery if needed.

This is still a patent filing – so we can’t say if the product will go to market anytime soon. However the prospect of just dropping by the sundry shop to change your battery rather than needing to find a power plug is enticing – and more AR products is welcomed too. Stay tuned to TechNave for more coverage soon.


Rumours: Next Nexus codenamed Sailfish specs seen online

While we are now enjoying the current crop of Nexus devices – the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X, the next device from HTC with the name Nexus is now in active development. We have seen reports online that states that the phone will be in the realm of mid-high end of the market.

The list looks decent enough, and this is the smaller of the two models – ala Nexus 5X. We hope to see the Marlinfish specs (the other Nexus device) soon enough, right here on TechNave.


Rumours: Next Samsung Galaxy Camera Coming with 20.2MP Camera?

There are leaked images of products and then there are leaked images taken by products. This time around some leaked images taken by a digital camera seem to indicate that the next Samsung Galaxy Camera could be coming soon and that it could be coming with an updated 20.2MP sensor. According to rumours the camera used to take the images had the model number EK-GN120 which matches quite closely with the Samsung Galaxy Camera which goes by EK-GC100. The EK-GC100 used a 16.2MP sensor. So far no other tech specs were released and details about pricing or availability were also missing, but if it is going to be announced it will likely be at the upcoming Samsung Premiere event this 20 June 2013.


Rumours: Next iPhone Getting 2x Pixels Screen?

Based on a rumour from China, possibly from component suppliers, Apple may be doubling the amount of pixels in the screen for the next iPhone. This would result in the side bezels becoming thinner, following the same look and feel as the iPad mini. Currently, the iPhone 5 has a Retina display with 730000 pixels anda pixel density of 326ppi. Doubling the number of pixels would mean about 1500000 pixels for a pixel density of 460ppi. Doing this would be the same as making a Retina 2X screen, which would certainly make the display pop even more than it already does. Doing so would certainly be very difficult but it wouldn't be different from what Apple have already been doing as they have been steadily increasing the pixel count from the Apple iPhone 3GS. However, it seems unlikely that we'll see this appear in the upcoming Apple iPhone 5S as the S versions have typically involved upgrades in the form of software rather than hardware. This means we may see such an Apple iPhone by 2014 and not September 2013 which is the estimated launch date for the next Apple iPhone.


Rumours: Next version of Microsoft Surface Book to arrive possibly next month

The Microsoft Surface Book has been touted as the benchmark for users as the ultimate two-in-one, or so many say. The combination of build, specs and looks means that the Surface Book is a machine that many would like to own as a portable work machine. Now there are reports that the successor for the Surface Book is in the pipeline, and it is coming in the near future.

Microsoft is waiting to time the launch of the new model with the release of Intel's seventh generation of i5 and i7 chips. These chips will be manufactured using the 14nm process. The next generation Surface Book may also see a nice boost in screen resolution from the current 2000 x 3000 to include a 4K resolution screen. And the USB Type-C port will allow for faster data transfer speeds, and perhaps the ability to use a smaller secondary display.

We may see some mention of it in the upcoming /build/ conference by Microsoft, or we may see a different event in quarter three of 2016. In any case, our deepest request is to have a cheaper model for everyman to buy.


Rumours: Nexus 5X heading to Malaysia store shelves for RM 1199

After the Nexus 6P, the Nexus 5X is the Google branded smartphone that many anticipated to arrive alongside its bigger brother, but alas only the Huawei-built device made to our local market. However, the tide may be turning, as there is chatter online that it will be coming this July, for only RM 1199.

Our friends at Amanz have discovered information from the official distributor Brightstar, which we has seen associated with the model in SIRIM, that states the Nexus 5X will be arriving on Malaysia storefronts by July.

As a refresh, the LG-build Nexus 5X has a 5.2-inch 1080p IPS display, a Snapdragon 808 processor paired with 2GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of non-expandable storage, a 2,700mAh battery, the same 12.3MP rear camera as the Nexus 6P, and a 5MP front-facing camera. It also runs on pure Android, with no skins – so you can be assured that it will get the best software update cycle around.


Alleged iPhone 14 Pro schematic shows pill-shaped cutout and punch-hole

If you recall, there were rumours that the Apple iPhone 14 series would feature a pill-shaped cutout instead of a notch. Some sources also claim that there would be a punch-hole for the camera. But what if both are true? At least, that's what some sources believe.

A leak on Weibo shows what's allegedly a schematic of the front for the iPhone 14. As you can see, it has both a pill-shaped cutout and a punch-hole. If you ask us, it sort of looks like a horizontal exclamation mark. Jon Prosser also claimed to have inside sources who confirmed that this schematic is legit. In other words, the design and size of these cutouts are likely to be accurate.

The cutouts are larger than most expected...

Interestingly, this new design might not be applied to all iPhone 14 series models. According to Ross Young, this new design will be on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, all four models for next year's iPhone 15 series will feature this design. Note that Apple analyst Kuo Ming-Chi previously claimed that iPhones in 2023 would feature an under-display camera for Face ID instead.

While these leaks are from well-known sources with decent track records, there's no guarantee that they're 100% accurate. As such, take them with a grain of salt. Having said that, what are your thoughts on the double cutout for the iPhone 14 Pro models? Love it or hate it? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.


Rumours: Nexus 5X is heading to Malaysia officially

The Nexus 6P has seen good sales in Malaysia, but Google announced two models of their Nexus smartphones when it was first launched. We may now soon see the smaller model in the Malaysian market, as the Nexus 5X has been sighted on SIRIM.

Lowyat.net saw that the Nexus 5X has been spotted on SIRIM’s database, which usually signals that the device will be coming to Malaysia pretty soon. Like the Nexus 6P, the Nexus 5X is registered under Brightstar Malaysia.

As a refresh, the Nexus 5X has a 5.2-inch 1080p IPS display, a Snapdragon 808 processor paired with 2GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of non-expandable storage, a 2,700mAh battery, the same 12.3MP rear camera as the Nexus 6P, and a 5MP front-facing camera. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information of the second Nexus phone in Malaysia.


Rumours: Nexus 7 II shows up

Rumours are swirling that the Google Nexus 7 II tablet may be coming as soon as next week which coincides with an event hosted by Sundar Pichai, Android head. Many of those rumours have turned into pictures and videos of the 2nd generation tablet. So far, specs for the Nexus 7 II tablet include:

Leaks of the tablet have revealed that it may be priced at $229 (RM733) for the 16GB version and $269 (RM861) for the 32GB version. Since that places it above the $199 priced Nexus 7 tablet it could be that the Nexus 7 II wouldn't replace the previous version but would expand the lineup. Other rumours indicate that the Nexus 7 II would be available on 20 July 2013 or 24 July 2013 but no news if that would be for just the US or Malaysia and other international markets.


Rumours: Nexus Sailfish 2016 real life images spotted online

The next Nexus phones are reported to be developed by HTC, and they are code named Sailfish and Marlin respectively. We have talked a bit on the design and specs on TechNave before, and now we have images showing the phone in use in real life.

As we shared here, the render of the proposed phone is looking almost similar to the photo that we have seen online. This includes the dual-tone design and material use, and the all black construction as well.

As a recap, we can expect the phone to have:

We would love to see the phone in alternative colours other than Black – what colour would be your choice? Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more Sailfish news right to your screen.


Rumours: Nexus Sailfish specs revealed, and possible first looks as well

The HTC-built Nexus phones, code-named Marlin and Sailfish is well underway on their development, and new leaks of the phone may give us insights on how it should perform, and even how it looks.

A new report states that the upcoming Nexus Sailfish smartphone will be sharing some flagship-level specs, even though it is the smaller of the two models. We could see the phone to have a 5.2-inch Full HD 1080p screen. It could also feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 or 821 processor, based on a processor model number of MSM8996, which is usually labeled for the 820.

We don’t have anything else on the purported specs of the phone as of now, but do stay tuned to TechNave as we share with you more information about both the Sailfish and Marlin Nexus smartphones.


Rumours: Nike smartwatch coming in Q1 or Q2 of 2014?

While the Nike FuelBand isn't really a smartwatch, in terms of design it does look a lot better than any other smartwatch currently on the market. Rumours are swirling that Nike may soon change this perception by coming out with a smartwatch of their own with rumours saying that Nike are currently testing it under trial production. Unfortunately, there aren't any other tech specs or features available but it would likely offer standard Bluetooth synced notifications like other smartwatches. The source report goes on to say that it could arrive in Q1 or Q2 of 2014. Hopefully, the Nike smartwatch won't be limited to just Nike apps but then again do remember to take this rumour with a big pinch of salt as the source of the rumour isn't really the most accurate.


Rumours: Nintendo NX will be both a home and a portable console

News are spreading online that the upcoming Nintento NX console will not just be a console designed for the home – it will be a portable gaming device as well.

According to the report, the console will mainly function as a portable device – something like the current generation Nintendo 3DS. It may just have one screen on the do however. What makes this console different than the others is that once the player reaches home, they can dock the NX to a home dock, detatch the side controllers, and continue playing on the big screen at home. The two controllers that detaches can then be the game’s wireless controller for playing comfortably on the couch. It will be powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra X1 processor – the same chip that is in the NVIDIA Shield Android TV Console and the Google Pixel C tablet.

We may see something that will revolutionize the gaming industry, and perhaps see portable gaming paradigm change. The Wii and the Wii U are good steps, but the upcoming console may just be the turning point. Plus we may also see a push for mobile, thanks to the popularity of Pokemon Go. Stay tuned to TechNave to see more news soon.


Rumours: No 8GB RAM for the Samsung Galaxy S8

Back in October, we reported that Samsung has made an 8GB RAM module and have plans to utilize it in their smartphones sometime in the future. Naturally, we would think the Galaxy S8 will be the first to use it, but that won't be the case anymore.

According to a leak report, Samsung decided that 6GB of RAM is already enough for high-end devices. Besides, their current flagships are only at 4GB RAM, and the only 6GB RAM smartphone they have currently is the C9 Pro that's only available in China.

That also indicates that instead of upgrading to 8GB RAM, it could probably mean that we can expect to see a 6GB RAM on board on the Galaxy S8, along with extra storage (256GB?) and an increased display panel to 6-inches, more or less. In addition, the company are also thinking of removing the physical home button with an embedded fingerprint scanner.

While it makes sense for them to use 6GB RAM, we should still take this with a grain of salt. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: No More Moto X, But Here Comes Moto Z?

After three years of selling its flagship handsets under the Moto X brand, Lenovo's Motorola is planning on changing course with this year's models. The company is rumoured to be ditching the Moto X brand name and switching to Moto Z.

As reported previously, this year Motorola once again has at least two flagship phones in the works. Both appear to have a tech spec of a 5.5 inch display and are codenamed Vortex (Moto Z Play) and Vector Thin (Moto Z Style). The Moto Z Style, codenamed Vector Thin, will reportedly be the more premium of the two phones while the Moto Z Play, codenamed Vortex will have fewer features in comparison.

Do take this rumour with a pinch of salt and stay tuned to TechNave as we will be constantly checking for updates for the Moto Z, and any upcoming Malaysia release date and price as well.


Rumours: No QWERTY keyboard for BlackBerry Jakarta?

The BlackBerry Jakarta is a smartphone resulting from a collaboration between BlackBerry with Foxconn. It also looks to be following in the footsteps of the BlackBerry Z30 and Z10 touchscreen smartphones as it has been rumoured to have no physical QWERTY keyboard. Headed for Indonesia where BlackBerry has a very strong consumer base, the device will have 3G connectivity and should be available ther by April 2014, with no news yet on a possible Malaysia release date or pricing. As every tech user should know by now (and we sincerely hope BlackBerry decision makers are listening) coming out with yet antother touchscreen BlackBerry is like looking for trouble when you're already neck deep in crap. BlackBerry's other touchscreen devices have not been selling well, especially in the face of more powerful, more feature filled and more affordable smartphones. Hopefully we're wrong and the BlackBerry Jakarta suddenly has a slideout QWERTY keyboard at the very least.[Source]


Rumours: No Snapdragon variant of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 according to analyst

It's been awhile now since the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 was released in China, it came with a deco-core helio X20 SoC from MediaTek, and many were wondering if there would be a Snapdragon variant. However, according to a well-known Chinese analyst, Pan Jiutang, he said Xiaomi has no plans on doing that.

If you remember your history lesson, the reason why fans were wondering if there would be a Snapdragon variant is because Xiaomi has the tendency to do it, with the last one they did for Redmi Note 3 with a Snapdragon 650 variant, just months after the original (Helio X10) was released.

Of course, since this is coming from an analyst, we should take this as speculation. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Alleged leak shows Nokia’s upcoming rugged 5G smartphone, the XR30

Nokia may be releasing a new rugged smartphone soon as alleged renders of the device have been leaked online. Shared by WinFuture, the device is referred to as the Nokia Sentry 5G.

However, as per Android Headlines, Nokia is likely to market the smartphone as the XR30, which would make it the successor to the XR20 released in 2021. The renders show the design being offered in two colours, green and black.

As the codename would suggest, the smartphone will have 5G connectivity. Furthermore, the device is quite thick and has a rather big bezel for 2023 based on the renders.

However, this is to be expected for a device that’s being marketed as a rugged smartphone. Besides that, the renders also show a punch-hole display cutout for the selfie camera at the top centre as well as a dual-camera setup at its rear.

Based on rumours, the XR30 will feature 64MP main + 8MP ultra-wide dual cameras at the back, a 16MP selfie camera, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Moreover, it will be equipped with a 4600mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Of course, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Hence, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest development on this and for more trending tech news.


Rumours: No new iPads until summer

We have talked about how Apple is readying their new iPads for the global market in 2017. Now a new report has appeared stating that their launch window will be pushed to sometime in summer instead of the planned earlier time-period within the first half of the year.

One of the reasons of the delay is because of the production for the processor. The A10X processor slated for the larger devices are still in production and Apple is unlikely to do one-device announcements.

Another bit of news is that there will no longer be an iPad Mini – so the line will start with the 9.7-inch, followed by the 10.5-inch model and topped off with the 12.9 inch model. Time to save up for the new Apple iPads in 2017? Stay tuned to TechNave for more news from Apple.


Rumours: No plans for 4K display by Samsung and LG in 2016

If you’re a Samsung or LG fan and hoping that they will include 4K display on their smartphones in the future, well it’s not going to happen. And it’s not that they don’t know how to do that, but both of the big giants have decided to pass that...at least according to a Korean publication source.

We don’t know if that’s true or not, since neither Samsung and LG officially stated that. But one of the reasons for adopting the 4K display for their smartphones is because the market for it seems too niche at the moment, and they would prefer to focus more on improvising the power draw and outdoor visibility of their current display lines (the 1440p panels).

Well in any case, Sony is currently sole smartphone manufacturer that offers 4K display resolution with their Sony Xperia Z5 Premium for the time being. It's possible that all smartphones will eventually have that technology one way or another, but for now, we expect this to not be the case for early 2016.


Rumours: Nokia 2 pics and tech specs appear?

Pictures of what could be the Nokia 2 smartphone have appeared on the Nokibar Twitter next to the Nokia 3. Rumoured to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor and 1GB of RAM, it looks like it will have a 5-inch display like the Nokia 3 but probably at a lower than 720p HD or 840 x 480 pixel resolution. While the most popular Nokia Lumia phone ever was the Lumia 520, the real deal breaker for this Nokia 2 will likely be the storage.

If it comes with 8GB of storage, despite the stock Android 7.0 it runs on, storage for most users will likely not be enough. Considering that the Nokia 3 is priced around RM550, we expect the Nokia 2 to be around RM300 to RM400 but do take this rumour with a pinch of salt for now. No official Malaysia release dates or pricing details but stay tuned to TechNave.com and we'll keep you updated.


Rumours: Nokia 6 soon to be available outside of China?

The new wave of Nokia phones are expected to be out to the global market sometime this year, but we have early indication that the China-exclusive Nokia 6 may see a global release as well. The white colour Nokia 6 is said to be slated for a worldwide release, with a slightly higher price than the Chinese market.

Lazada Philippines has a listing of the white phone on their page, and will be starting to sell the phone starting February 26. As of today the listing is showing out of stock, but it will be officially carried by a local supplier.

As a recap, the Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch full HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 4GB of RAM and a massive 64GB storage with a 4G LTE X6 modem. Nokia will also feature a 16MP phase detection autofocus rear camera, 8MP front camera and Dolby Atmos dual amplifier audio system. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the Nokia 6 when it is released here in Malaysia.


Rumours: Nokia 8 a.k.a. Nokia Supreme leaked, with Snapdragon 835 in tow

A leaked video spotted online is showing what allegedly is the upcoming Nokia 8, also known as the Nokia Supreme. This is apparently Nokia’s flagship for 2017, and it is said to have all the necessary flagship specs in body.

According to this video, the Nokia 8 will be fueled by the Snapdragon 835 64-bit octa-core processor, sporting a 5.7-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) Super AMOLED display, two storage option of either 64Gb or 128GB, a 24-megapixel OIS snapper on the back, and a 12-megapixel selfie camera.

There is also allegedly a plan to create an affordable model  of the Nokia 8, by using the Snapdragon 821 processor. The other specs may stay the same, or may follow suit by reducing the amount of RAM and storage on board.

Of course take everything here with a grain of salt, and let’s wait for MWC 2017 for more information on the Nokia 8. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Rumours: Nokia 8 press render revealed with new Zeiss lens

Okay, so it seems that the Nokia 9 is not the only smartphone we should get excited. Nokia 8 is starting to show up consistently in the news as well and we got a sweet render of it, showing the new Zeiss brand camera behind.

Leaked none other by Evan Blass from Twitter, rumours have it that the Nokia 9 is not the upcoming flagship that we all assumed, but the Nokia 8 instead. On the tech-specs side, information about it is quite scarce but it should house a Snapdragon 835, a 5.3-inch QHD display running at 2560 x 1440 resolution, and could be powered by either a 4GB or 6GB RAM. And of course, there's a pair of cameras behind using Zeiss lens and each sensor is 13MP.

Lastly, since it's now labelled as the flagship to look out for by HMD Global, the price tag could be around €600 (~RM2967) and we might actually see the phone on 31 July 2017. Stay tuned for more Nokia news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Nokia 9 blows away the competition in Geekbench 3!

It is only natural that most flagship devices will carry the top of the line processors. Thusly so, most flagships these days are powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and Nokia’s upcoming flagship, the Nokia 9 is of no exception. Recently, its performance has been put through the test against other flagships with the same chipset on the benchmarking platform, Geekbench 3.

With its Snapdragon 835 and 4GB RAM, the Nokia 9 (listed as HMD Global TA-10004) has beaten every flagship in terms of Multi-core performance with an amazing score of 7770. However in terms of single-core performance, it only loses out to the iPhone 7 Plus with a score of 2255.

What do you think? Could this be the long awaited return of Nokia? With these scores, it will no doubt be a giant contender for the other flagships. Stay tuned for any news on any Malaysian release dates or prices only at TechNave.com


Rumours: Nokia 9 prototype spotted! Sports dual-camera setup and top shelf specs

Nokia’s latest upcoming flagship the Nokia 9 has recently had its prototype tried out by the boys over at frandroid.com but with a twist; the Nokia 9 prototype was encased in a blue enclosure to keep the phone design a secret.

Although the enclosure kept the phone design well-hidden, it cannot hide some obvious specs and features. The prototype has confirmed that the phone will be using a Type-C USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack and a cool looking dual-camera setup.

Other than that, the display will be a 5.3-inch QHD screen powered by the latest top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. Based on what it can be seen on the prototype’s screen, it would seem that the phone will run a Nokia twist of Android 7.1.1. The main dual-camera though is reportedly a 13MP+13MP configuration complemented by dual LED flashes underneath the lenses.

We are all excited for Nokia’s comeback into the market but please bear in mind that this is still a downscaled prototype device so the final specs may be a whole new ball game. No Malaysian release or price has been revealed but it was speculated that it will cost around $700 (~RM3000) which is quite consistent with its rumoured specs. Don’t forget to stay tuned to TechNave.com for any updates on this exciting line of Nokia phones.


Rumours: Nokia Asha 502 makes appearance

While it may probaby get it's official announcement at the confirmed Nokia World event on 22 October 2013, serial leaker @evleaks has just shown off leaked images of the Nokia Asha 502. Going for a similar look as the Nokia Asha 501 but with a curved clear plastic casing surrounding the polycarbonate backplate, the newer model has a number of tech specs and features that the previous version doesn't. This includes the aforementioned transparent casing but also includes what appears to be an LED flash. Other tech specs include dual SIM and WiFi connectivity along with 6 colours to choose from such as black, blue, green, red, yellow and white. From all accounts, it looks like Nokia won't stop at just the 502 as a rumoured Nokia Asha 503 is also supposedly under development as well. Unfortunately, no Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet, but we'll find out soon.[Source]


Rumours: Nokia Bandit phablet appears?

Phablets seem to be all the rage especially for smartphone makers who haven't ever made any which is why rumours about a phablet from Nokia sound so juicy. Recently, rumours have surfaced about the Nokia phablet in that it would be called the Nokia Bandit (previously we heard it would be Bendit, but this makes more sense). According to some sources the Nokia Bandit is currently being tested internally, with tech specs for it including the following:

According to leaked pics the Nokia Bandit would have the same polycarbonate body and design as other Nokia Lumia smartphones with the main focus of the Bandit being the 6-inch 1080p display. This of course means that the Nokia Bandit should come out after the Windows Phone GDDR3 update comes out as it is the only version of the operating system which supports full HD 1080p. This probably means that the Nokia Bandit phablet would only be available later in 2013 but we're still in the dark about when it would be available for Malaysia. Unfortunately no pricing details are available just yet. Even the name Bandit would likely be just a codename as the current trend for Nokia Lumia smartphones is to go for numbers rather than names with the Bandit likely being called the Nokia Lumia 1030.[Source]


Alleged leaked Samsung promo images reveal Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra’s designs

Based on Samsung’s usual release cycle, the South Korean tech giant will most probably launch the Samsung Galaxy S23 series in February next year. Well, we may not have to wait long to get a glimpse of the device lineup though, as alleged leaked promo images have emerged to showcase the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23’s designs.

Shared by 91Mobiles which claimed to receive the images from industry sources, the images include 3 posters with the official renders of the Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra with existing wearable devices from Samsung. These include the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Watch 5.

Through the promo images, we can see that the Galaxy S23+ is available in pink while the Galaxy S23 Utlra is sporting a green colour. Besides that, the promo images also showcased the more rounded edges of the Galaxy S23+’s display compared to the boxy aesthetics of the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Moreover, the Galaxy S23 Ultra seems to retain a similar design to its predecessor, but with subtle changes. These include body-coloured camera rings on the rear for 3 of its 4 cameras. Both the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra sport a punch-hole selfie camera on their displays.

Of course, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Well, we just have to wait until the series’ official release to know the lineup’s full specs and designs.

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


Rumours: Nokia Catwalk and Lumia 928 Going Aluminum Unibody Available in Malaysia in June

When the HTC One went for an aluminum unibody (ala Apple iPhone) it upped the prestige level for Android smartphones around the world. Nokia's Windows Phone powered smartphones are looking to get the same aluminum unibody treatment with the Nokia Catwalk and the Nokia Lumia 928. Early specs for the two smartphones can be seen below:

Rumours have indicated that the Nokia Catwalk will be announced in May and become available in June, while the Nokia Lumia 928 may be for certain markets in the US only such as Verizon.[Source]


Rumours: Nokia EOS Going by Lumia 1020

While it still hasn't been released yet another rumour has appeared about the Nokia EOS, Nokia's upcoming cameraphone. Rather than be called the Nokia EOS (which does give it sort of Canon digital camera like sound to it) the cameraphone may soon be called the Nokia Lumia 1020. This rumour comes courtesy of evleaks who has more often than not revealed fairly accurate leaks. They also revealed a press shot quality render of the upcoming Nokia Lumia 1020, although it didn't show the most important part, the rear of the smartphone. So far only the 41MP PureView sensor has been confirmed for their Nokia Lumia 1020 but all should be made clear on 11 July 2013 when Nokia will likely reveal the cameraphone, or at least have 41 million reasons why you should want it. Stay tuned for further developments.


Rumours: Nokia Heart with Android Nougat coming our way soon

We have the Nokia 6, Nokia P1 and now we may have another smartphone lined up for the brand to appear in 2017. Nokia Heart is the code name for the phone, and it may just be the next mid-range smartphone.

Thanks to graphics benchmark program GFXBench, we know that the Nokia Heart unsurprisingly runs Android 7.0 Nougat. It is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, sports a 5.2-inch 720p display, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory will be in the phone when it ships. It will also have a 12-megapixel rear camera for shooting images. There is also a 7-megapixel front selfie shooter for times you need to, well, selfie.

There will be an announcement from Nokia as they launch new phones during the upcoming MWC 2017 in Barcelona, so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring news on the new lineup from Nokia for 2017.


Rumours: Nokia Lumia 1020 replacement coming 14 September 2014?

The Nokia Lumia 1020 remains the world's only cameraphone with a 41MP PureView camera, but it seems like it may soon get replaced in the next couple of months. Serial leaker @evleaks has revealed that the Lumia 1020 could be getting it's end of life status on 14 September 2014. While this means that existing stock will still get sold, it also means that a new model cameraphone sporting a 41MP PureView camera sensor could be on the way. Admittedly, the tech specs on the Lumia 1020 are starting to look a bit dated with it's 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon CPU and 2000 mAh battery but it's camera remains unmatched with any cameraphone to date. No news or rumours have appeared yet about a possible successor or any Malaysia release dates but the next chance for such a device to appear would be at the upcoming IFA 2014 in September. Stay tuned and we'll keep you posted as to new developments.[Source]


Rumours: Nokia Lumia 1520 coming 26 September, 20MP PureView camera included

The 6-inch Nokia Phablet formerly codenamed as the Bandit and now going by the Nokia Lumia 1520 could be announced on 26 September 2013. In addition to that it may also pack in a 20MP PureView Camera, which could explain the rather larger than normal camera hump on the back. While certain tech specs like camera sensor size and aperture are still unknown, the PureView camera should come with features like Optical Image Stabilization and a Carl Zeiss lens. These two leaked bits of information come courtesy of serial leaker @evleaks who is generally quite accurate about such things, so we'll wait and see for the official announcement in the next week or so. So far, no pricing or Malaysia  release dates just yet but it should probably come after the rumoured 26 September 2013 date.


Rumours: Nokia Lumia 1520 leaked with Lumia 1020

The phone previously known as the Nokia Bandit recently made an appearance as the Nokia Lumia 1520. Leaked images of Nokia's first phablet have appeared, this time side by side with the Nokia Lumia 1020. From looks alone, it seems easy to confirm that the Lumia 1520 will have a 6-inch screen. However, the design doesn't stray from the usual Nokia Lumia smartphone design as you have the same look and feel of most Lumias. Unfortunately, no other tech specs or features got leaked and the picture isn't at the right angle for us to guess. No news on Malaysia release dates for the Nokia Lumia 1520 or about pricing but we're expecting the phablet to make it's official appearance sometime in September 2013.


Rumours: Nokia Lumia 1520 mini coming with 4.3-inch screen and 14MP PureView Camera

The age of the powerful mini cameraphones is upon us as rumours of another mini smartphone with powerful tech specs has surfaced. This time it comes from China and the mini cameraphone in question could be based on the Nokia Lumia 1520. So far, this mini version could be called the Nokia Lumia 1520V but like the recently introduced Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, tech specs for this mini cameraphone are impressive. These tech specs and features include a 4.3-inch screeen with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, 2GB of RAM, 32GB storage, a 3000 mAh battery and a 14MP PureView rear camera. No news on how much it might cost or possible Malaysia release dates but for now you can check out the blurry shot below.


Rumours: Nokia Lumia 1520 phablet image leaked

The Nokia Lumia 1520 recently made an appearance in several live shots along with a press render showing off the Nokia phablet in all it's extra Windows Phone 8 column glory. In the live shots on the other hand, the phablet looks to be placed side by side with a Sony Xperia Z perhaps to compare thinness. Overall, the rather extended camera hump doesn't seem to get in the way of things too much. While it supposedly packs in a 6-inch Full HD 1080p screen, it still looks holdable within one hand. Other expected tech specs for the smartphones include a Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage. The images also seem to confirm a PureView camera sensor with ZEISS lens. Check out the pics below:


Rumours: Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet appears cyan and red

One of the Nokia products supposedly set to be revealed at the Nokia World event made an early leaked appearance when what appears to be pics of the Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet appeared. Coming from evleaks, the Windows RT based tablet looks a lot like an enlarged Lumia smartphone, complete with colourful polycarbonate backside and a glass covered screen. According to rumours, the tablet will be coming in black, cyan, red and white, with the two images confirming at least two of these colours (why no yellow?). The tablet appears in cyan and red and looks quite nice, complete with what appears to be a Windows capacitive button at the bottom. Other tech specs for the tablet include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset and processor, a 10.1 display with full HD 1080p and support for LTE connectivity. No Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but we'll likely find out these details after the Nokia World event said to be happening in Abu Dhabi on 22 October 2013.


Rumours: Nokia Lumia 730 (Superman) pics leaked

The rumoured Nokia Superman smartphone has been leaked as the Nokia Lumia 730, successor to the Nokia Lumia 720. On top of that, pictures of the smartphone have recently leaked. Looking to be a slim and narrow smartphone for the midrange, the Lumia 730 should have similar midrange tech specs. These Lumia 730 tech specs could include a 1.2GHZ quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB storage, 4.7-inch display with 720p resolution, 6.5MP rear camera with LED flash and 2000 mAh battery. The leaked pictures don't reveal much else except that it could be running an update to Windows Phone called the Lumia Debian Red but this could be an exclusive skin rather than a full Windows Phone update like the recent Windows Phone Cyan update. No details on Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but it should be coming soon.[Source]


Alleged marketing images of Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Book Pro 360 appeared before launch

Samsung is rumoured to launch two laptops in the upcoming month and they're the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360. Before that happens, the alleged marketing images of the laptops have appeared giving us the first look.

The images were leaked on Voice by reliable tipster Evan Blass. From there, the laptops can be seen with sleek designs and thin bezels. It is said that the Galaxy Book Pro will be arriving with two colour options which are Blue and Silver, while the Galaxy Book Pro 360 will be having Navy and Gold.

For the tech specs, Blass mentions that the two will be sporting 13 and 15-inch displays. However, only the Galaxy Book Pro 360 will support Samsung's S Pen stylus. Besides that, the images also show that some of the variants will feature full-size keyboards with num pads. Other things like the USB Type-A port, Type-C port, headphone jack, and microSD card slot are also visible in the images.

Let us know what you think about the upcoming Samsung laptops on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more laptop news.


Rumours: Nokia Lumia 830 pictures appear

The Nokia Lumia 830 has been rumoured to be coming during the IFA 2014 but already, pictures of the midrange smartphone have appeared. What makes the pictures all that much more interesting is that it is indeed packing in a PureView image sensor despite being aimed for the midrange market. While most industry watchers have pointed out that the Nokia Lumia 1020 is nearing it's expiry point, it doesn't look like the Pureview sensor on the Lumia 830 is the same 41MP PureView sensor on the Lumia 1020. This is because it isn't as raised or as thick and could likely just be a 20MP PureView sensor or perhaps even less. Other tech specs for the Lumia 830 include a 4.5-inch display and 4G LTE connectivity. Again, no specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details but we should find out soon at the coming IFA 2014 in September where the Lumia 730 is also rumoured to be coming as well.


Rumours: Nokia Lumia 929 leaked, little brother of Lumia 1520?

While both the Nokia Lumia 929 (or otherwise known as the Lumia 1320) and Lumia 1520 have yet to be announced, both mark the point where Windows phones begin the assault on higher-end premium smartphones. While the Nokia Lumia 1520 is the larger 6-inch phablet, the Nokia Lumia 929 is the 5-inch display little brother and has recently been leaked by evleaks, showing a Nokia Lumia 929 for Verizon. Tech specs and features for the Nokia Lumia 929 include:

From the leaked pics the Nokia Lumia 929 looks to be a larger and longer version of your standard Lumia smartphone but currently appears in just black and white. The build looks more or less like the same polycarbonate casing as other standard Lumias but while the screen is 5-inches large, it doesn't add on another column of icons like the Lumia 1520. No exact Malaysia release dates, but we're expecting it to be announced along with the Nokia Lumia 1520 at the Nokia World event on 22 October 2013 with general Malaysia availability in November 2013. Pricing off contract has so far been rumoured to be set at $599 (RM1899).[Source]


Rumours: Nokia Lumia 929 leaks again

The rumoured Nokia Lumia 928 replacement, the Nokia Lumia 929 was recently leaked again, this time with some high-resolution pictures. Tech specs and features for the Nokia Lumia 929 remain a 2.2GHZ Snapdragon 800 processor, 5-inch AMOLED display (1920 x 1080), 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 20MP PureView rear camera with dual LED flash, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Qi wireless charging, 3 HAAC microphones and FM Radio. The Lumia 929 should be heading for Verison and may be available in just white or black. No news on pricing but if it is Verizon bound we're likely not going to get any Malaysia release dates.


Rumours: Nokia Lumia Superman and Lumia Tesla tech specs appear?

The leak of the Nokia Lumia Tesla or Nokia Lumia 830

The upcoming Nokia Lumia Superman is rumoured to be coming in August 2014 and may be the company's first selfie-centric smartphone. This would probably mean a 5MP or higher front camera. Other tech specs for the smartphone include a possible 4.7-inch display. Another rumoured Lumia includes the Lumia Tesla which could be a smaller PureView camera packing version of the Lumia 930. Still no news on Malaysia release dates or pricing or a new 41MP PureView Camera refresh, but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted as to any new developments.[Source]


Rumours: Nokia N Series making a come back?

By now, everyone knows Nokia is making a legendary return this year. And according to the latest rumour, the Nokia N series is making a come back with a new phone called the N95, which could also make an appearance at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona.

We know what you’re thinking of the cover picture above, but remember that’s just a render concept and we don’t think that the phone will actually turn out like that in the end, so do take it with a grain of salt. Not much is known about this handset, but the N95 might sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset, which places it at the midrange tier market and there are even rumours about Nokia targeting 50 million units sales, that’s really ambitious. For other features, the N95 will come with multimedia features, as well as the standard front and rear cameras with LED flash.

Stay tuned for more Nokia news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Nokia Normandy to be a low-cost Android smartphone?

The upcoming Nokia Normandy could very well be an Android smartphone headed for the lower cost Asha line. While hardware tech specs are not available yet, reports indicate that it may be using a forked version of Android that won't use Google Services. Perhaps, Nokia will incorporate their own services instead or perhaps some of Microsoft's but doing so would still allow for full smartphone apps. While it has been leaked by serial leaker evleaks, there is still no news when or for how much the Normandy could arrive in Malaysia. Microsoft could just as easily shut this move down and implement a free version of Windows Phone instead so stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.


Rumours: Nokia Phablet getting Metal Casing?

A number of metallic casings for a Nokia phone have surface recently and while they initially looked like the upcoming Nokia EOS, a closer look reveals that it may not be. While there is a raised camera hump like the Nokia EOS, it looks too small to fit earlier leaks of the Nokia EOS's massive 41MP PureView sensor. Lining up the chassis with a Nokia Lumia on the other hand reveals that metallic chassis could be for the rumoured Nokia Phablet as the chassis is much larger compared to the standard Nokia Lumia size. The larger than average camera hump could mean that the earlier Pelican Imaging 16-lens camera array could be headed for the metallic chassis of the Nokia Phablet. No news just yet on names, availability or other tech specs but the upcoming Nokia phablet is expected to have a 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution and be powered by GDR 3 of Windows Phone 8.[Source]


Rumours: Nokia Pixel information appears online, running Android 7.0 and low-end specs

We are waiting in anticipation with the return of the Nokia brand to the smartphone market – and we may see their brand return to fame during the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2017, happening in Barcelona. In the meantime, we have spotted another entry from Nokia online – it is called the Nokia Pixel. Before you jump for joy however, this seems to be something decidedly low-end.

The specs from Geekbench shows the phone is running a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, with dual cores. This means that the phone is using the Snapdragon 200 as the Soc. It will also come with 1GB of RAM, and Android 7.0 out of the box. No other information available, but the scores given are in line with a device with a low-end SoC.

We can’t help to be a bit disappointed with this news, as we expect the company to come out with something a bit more substantial and higher-end. Whatever the case is, we are happy to see Nokia is slowly coming back into the smartphone market again – so stay tuned to TechNave for more news on Nokia’s new range of phones, announcing soon.


Rumours: Nokia Windows RT 10.1-inch tablet to be called Lumia 2520

The Nokia Windows RT tablet previously codenamed as Sirius may have already got a name. This time it may be called the Nokia Lumia 2520. The leak comes courtesy of @evleaks, who has been surprisingly accurate about these Nokia naming conventions so far. Tech specs and features for the Lumia 2520 include a Snapdragon 800 processor, 1080p display, 32GB storage 4G LTE support and detachable keyboard cover. The 10.1-inch Windows RT tablet is expected to be launched on 22 October 2013 and we should probably be able to expect Malaysia release dates on or around said date. Pricing for the tablet is so far estimated to be around $499 (RM1584) so if you're thinking about Windows RT (and who exactly is?) then you should start saving up for October 2013.


Rumours: Nokia Working on Lumia Phablet and EOS Smartphone

Nokia are looking to increase coverage of their Windows Phone 8 smartphones by also introducing Lumia Phablets or phone tablets. Building upon the 5.5-inch and above phablet form factor that Samsung has created, the Lumia phablet will supposedly have more advanced specs than Samsung's Galaxy Note (no news if this refers to the Note I or the Note II). One of these features may also include a HD display which Nokia was earlier rumoured to be developing for their smartphones.

In related news, Nokia has confirmed that the Lumia EOS will feature the 41MP sensor earlier found in the PureView. Other features may include 2K and 4K recording along with lossless zoom and Optical Image Stabilization. This Nokia EOS smartphone may also be due for a July 2013 launch. As always, for the news or rumours which have not been confirmed always take such news with a pinch of salt as it may or may not actually be realized.[Source]


4.7-inch display LG G2 mini officiallly announced, coming to MWC 2014

Rumours about the impending LG G2 mini have turned out to be true as LG just announced the LG G2 mini which they say is the first compact smartphone that LG are coming out with. Based on the LG G2, the LG G2 mini will follow the standard mini version practice of cutting down the features while keeping the same look and feel as the original smartphone it is based on. That being said, the cut down isn't as bad as we thought it might be as you can see in the tech specs and features below:

At least this 'mini' isn't using a dual-core processor like most other mini versions and the cut down to 4.7-inches is fairly small compared to the usual 4.3-inch display most minis go for. Other tech specs like the 8MP rear camera are respectable but we would have liked it more if LG somehow managed to keep the OIS feature from the LG G2. Thankfully, the LG G2 mini will come bundled with Android 4.4 KitKat right out of the box so at least performance won't be an issue. While it will be available at the LG booth during the MWC 2014 expo, the LG G2 mini should be available in Malaysia after March 2014 but Malaysia pricing is still unknown. Stay tuned for more updates.


Alleged official renders of the POCO M3 Pro 5G might have been spotted

It seems that a bunch of renders regarding the POCO M3 Pro 5G might have been spotted on @ishanagarwal24’s Twitter account, showcasing what could be the final design of the smartphone. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the local market.

Based on the image, it seems that the POCO M3 Pro 5G will come equipped with at least three cameras at the rear and a single front-facing selfie camera at the front. With all that said, being, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that POCO has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

POCO M3 Pro 5GLaunching soon! pic.twitter.com/71uPMWfCog

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the POCO M3 Pro 5G as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: Nokia coming out with a new device?

Microsoft's decision to rebrand all Nokia Lumia smartphones as Microsoft Lumia seems to mean that we'll never see the Nokia brand name again. However, Nokia did not sell their actual brand name and can use it as long as it doesn't involve smartphones. As such, a recently revealed picture of a device with a Nokia brand logo on it seems to indicate new device partners that Nokia could be teaming up with. The teaser image release by Nokia hints that the device could be a mini-PC, TV Box or Android game console but Nokia have not said anything about it. We expect it to arrive in the next few hours or so, so stay tuned for more developments.[Source]


Rumours: Nokia have a monstrous 18.4-inch tablet in the works?

This rumour can be taken with a grain but a post online has stated that Nokia is creating what is amounting to a large tablet. The 18.4-inch tablet is said to be branded with the Nokia brand, and it may be appearing sometime during MWC.

The tablet is said to have a 2560 x 1440 resolution screen and is powered by the Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It features two 12MP cameras on the front and back, both capable of recording 4K resolution video. The rear cam has the advantage of auto focus and LED flash.

The question is – why is there a tablet this size coming from Nokia? Will it be a China-only device or will the tablet head to the world market and see sale in Malaysia? We have to wait and see, so stay tuned to TechNave for more information.


Rumours: Nokia may be creating their own AI assistant

Not only we have seen Nokia coming out with their new smartphones (the Nokia 6 and the upcoming Nokia E1), a new report says that the company may be dabbling into the world of AI assistants. A new applied  trademark by the company may shed some clues on the company’s future plans in the mobile space.

The name ‘Viki’ has been trademarked by niokia, and it is said to be a chat-and-voice-based helper for the smartphone and the web. It is not confirmed, but it sounds suspiciously like what an AI assistant is supposed to do. No concrete details have been shared, but we may not even see any further news until the middle of the year.

Nokia seems readying to dabble into a market that is fast becoming crowded – of course this trademark may just be a branding exercise, so we may not even see an AI coming from Nokia for their HMD Global devices. Only time will tell, so stay tuned to TechNave.


Rumours: Nokia may have just shown their latest smartphone

With news saying they are returning, Nokia is again becoming a hot topic among tech enthusiasts online. Now we have seen a photo that may share how the next smartphone from Nokia looks like.

While the photo only shows the back of the device, what we can conjure is that the smartphone should be in line with both size and looks of major smartphones on the market now. We like the usage of the colour blue – a throwback to earlier Nokia devices perhaps. We do know that the next Nokia device will be running Android rather than other operating systems – so fans may be happy on that note.

What will the Nokia smartphone be like? Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on it soon.


Rumours: Nokia phone listed and certified by TENAA

Just a few hours ago, TENAA just certified a Nokia feature phone under the codename RM-1187, before you get excited that it's the one that's using Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box which was mentioned by Nokia’s President of the Joint Marketing team at Nokia China, Mike Wang , it turns out that render and tech-spec list revealed in TENAA looks...rather outdated.

It seems that the certification was from Microsoft (China) Co Ltd., but Microsoft and Nokia are no longer joint partners, this may very well be the first HMD Nokia to hit the market. The list further reveals that the phone will feature a 2.4-inch display with 240 x 320 resolution, measuring in 118 x 50 x 13.5 mm, weighing 82.6g, powered by a 16MB RAM, carrying a 1025 mAh battery pack, and a 16MB ROM with an expandable memory up to 64GB via microSD card.

Pretty weird if you ask us, it's either someone wanting to get fired or TENAA is just updating their data. Whichever the case, we're sure nobody would want to see Nokia returning in that state. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Nokia planning another two new mid-range phones?

So far, Nokia has only showed us their mid-low range tier phones along with the revamped 3310 which was shown at the MWC 2017. There’s also a rumoured Snapdragon 835 Nokia phone, but today we won’t be looking into that as there are rumours of two other phones that we have not heard before.

For simplicity’s sake, we will just call these two devices Nokia 7 and 8, and the higher end one as Nokia 9 since they haven’t got any name. Nokia 7 and 8 is said to feature an unofficial Snapdragon 660 (which is a successor to the Snapdragon 652), the latter will have a bigger screen presumably 6-inch in QHD display, and the former will come in 1080p display.

Design-wise, don’t be surprised if Nokia decided to make the new phones look the same as the Nokia 6 with thin bezels and metallic unibody model, but perhaps the camera module behind will look different just like what we seen for the Nokia 3 and 5. Nokia 7 and 8 should have a fingerprint sensor, bigger camera modules and fast charging technology.

In addition, the new Nokia phones could hit the shelves in May or June. Stay tuned for that and we will report any Nokia news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Nokia's new flagship smartphone could debut in China first

Yesterday, we reported that Nokia will be returning to the smartphone industry next year and it has surely go fans and customer pumped up. As you may know, they are currently in collaboration with HMD Global, a company from Finland as well as Foxconn (which happens to be one of Apple's suppliers), and the return of Nokia could likely be released in China first.

As far as speculations are concerned, we have only known about the Nokia D1C which will feature mid-range tech-specs, but there's also a flagship model, which is supposedly the one that will be launch in China. Rumours have it that there will be two variants coming in 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch, the bigger one will have a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chip, 2K AMOLED display, Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box and a good IP68 rating water resistance.

On the other hand, the D1C should sport a Snapdragon 430 processor, 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, and runs Android 7.0 Nougat as well. The design is said to be similar to the Lumia 925, until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Nokia's return to release three brand new smartphones this year?

If you still remember your history, two years ago Microsoft bought Nokia and this prevented the company from releasing Nokia branded smartphones. Well that's all over now as it's expired on 31 December 2015, and Nokia should be making a come back this year as according to Nokia CEO, Rajeev Suri.

That being said, you can also say that we can expect many rumours and image leaks from Nokia this point forward. The image leak from Weibo seems legitimate with the brand font and style, rumours had it that it's the full metal Nokia C1 and the body measurement looks like around 5 – 5.5-inch. And according to industry sources reports, there will be three brand new Nokia smartphones in development and are on the way to be released this year.

Nokia's returning to the scene is exciting and I'm sure for those who've used Nokia before feels the same way, we will keep on a lookout and will let you know if anything comes up.


Rumours: Nokia smartwatch coming in Q3 of 2014, to have Morph features?

Smartwatch devices are on the rise and it doesn't come as a surprise that rumours have popped up saying that Nokia will come out with a smartwatch of their own. What does come as a surprise is that the rumours say that the new smartwatch will use Morph technology which involves the use of smart nanotechnology materials. Bear in mind that Nokia's Morph tech isn't something new and was first demoed as concept renders way back in 2008. It was futuristic then and it remains so now, so we're rather skeptical that a Nokia Morph smartwatch could come anytime soon. Be that as it may, the Nokia smartwatch is rumoured to arrive in after Q2 of 2014. The actual quote referring the Nokia Morph is listed below:

"nanoscale technologies that will potentially create a world of radically different devices that open up an entirely new spectrum of possibilities"

As always, take this rumour with a pinch of salt but do check out the pics and videos of Nokia Morph and other Nokia flexible display technologies as well:

The Nokia Morph video that started it all

Nokia's Kinetic bendable smartphone in action


Rumours : Nokia to introduce four or five models in 2017

MWC 2017 will be the stage where Nokia will be showcasing their new line up of smartphones to the world. While we will be seeing the Nokia D1C there, a new report is suggesting that Nokia already has four models in the wings for 2017.

This report is based on the news that HMD, the new brand owner of the Nokia brand, are already busy ordering new display units for unspecified models with suppliers around the world. The suppliers includes LG Display, Century Technology and Innolux. The screen sizes meanwhile will range from 5 - to 5.7-inch with support for QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) or full HD (1080p) resolutions. This may signal the presence of a proper flagship in the plans for the once great phone brand.

MWC 2017 is a few months away, so we have to wait and see what the brand will bring to the table for the market. Until then stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the upcoming Nokia phones.


Alleged render of Nothing speaker shows boxy metallic design, suggests upcoming launch

The Nothing brand has proven that it's not afraid of being different. Its TWS earphones have nice transparent cases, and the Nothing Phone (1) sports a design that helps it stand out. But surprisingly, the company's next big product could be a loudspeaker.

In a leaked render, we see what could be called the Nothing speaker. The details for the product haven't been confirmed, but this seems to be a desktop speaker. It features a boxy metallic body that gives it an industrial retro look. The render also shows what should be dials and buttons on the two sides, with the red button most likely the power button.

Leak: here's your exclusive first look at the upcoming Nothing speaker. Check out my collab with @91mobiles! https://t.co/at2nEvpCy4 pic.twitter.com/gaEgrpcaoW

It should be noted that Nothing has been posting teasers on Twitter recently. While we're unsure if it's regarding this particular product, it's still a possibility. After all, the Nothing Phone (2) has already been unveiled, so posting more vague teasers about it doesn't make sense. And since Nothing is already posting teasers, could this alleged speaker be launching soon?

Of course, we can only speculate for now, so take the news with a grain of salt. Having said that, how keen are you on a Nothing speaker? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Rumours: Nokia to launch their new Android-powered smartphones at MWC 2017

Mobile World Congress is an international tradeshow that typically showcases the best of the best in the world of mobile – and rumours has it that there is where Nokia is going to launch their re-entry into the world of smartphones.

The CEO of Nokia, Rajeev Suri, will be delivering a keynote speech during the auspicious event in late February. While his keynote may not be full of announcement – it stands to show that it will be a great platform to announce the return of the brand into the smartphone world. One of the rumoured smartphone is the Nokia D1C, which looks to be a midrange phone rather than a flagship device.

While we may not see the likes of the old company’s weird and wacky designs – we are looking forward to see Nokia as a smartphone brand to grace our hands and store shelves again pretty soon. Stay tuned to TechNave for more Nokia news.


Rumours: Nubia M2, M2 lite and N1 lite coming to Malaysia soon?

Nubia is not a stranger and has been around especially in the Europe and China, rumours have it that Nubia is coming to Malaysia in the coming weeks with three devices which are the Nubia M2, M2 lite and N1 lite. So what are the phones' tech-specs?

Although not official yet, but according to Nubia Malaysia website - the tech-specs indicate that the M2 will be a mid-range tier device with dual rear cameras, followed by the M2 lite as a selfie-focused phone and the N1 lite as a entry-level device should the customers seek that. Anyway, here are the specifications:

So what do you think of this? Are you looking forward to their arrival? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Nubia news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Nubia Z17 to feature water and dust resistant grade and might have 8GB RAM

Just recently, Nubia seems to be on a roll for releasing three teasers within two days. Thanks to co-founder Ni Fei, he has claimed that the Nubia Z17 flagship will feature an IP67 or IP68 water and dust resistant grade, along with rumours of running on a 8GB RAM and having dual rear cameras from one of the online message board threads.

Nubia has yet to gain ground on Malaysia soil, but they are promising that it will be an awesome smartphone. Aside from the rumoured 8GB RAM that was mentioned, there was another rumour that it will use 6GB RAM instead which seems more reasonable. The display is said to be borderless and the processor is going to be the latest Snapdragon 835. Moreover, it’s said that it will have an artificial intelligence technology on board called the NU. Other features include a 128GB UFS storage, Quick Charge 4.0, and the one of the camera lens at the back functions as a telephoto role.

How does it sound so far for you? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Nubia news at TechNave.com.