Rumours: Xiaomi Mi 6 to be made in ceramic body?

While is a bit sad to see Hugo Barra leaving Xiaomi, it does not spell the end for the company because we have Xiaomi Mi 6 to look forward to this year. We got some info tidbits from analyst and IHS director Kevin Wang, who’s a known leaker and he apparently spilled some beans about the device.

According to Mr. Wang, the Mi 6 will feature a Snapdragon 835 chipset, backed up by a 4GB of RAM power. There’s also a possibility that the phone will have another variant running on a Helio X30 chipset instead, and both models coming in ceramic body and OLED display, making it one of Xiaomi’s high-end device should that come true.

Currently, the Mi Mix is Xiaomi’s only device that has a ceramic body, the Mi 5 was suppose to have one too but got scrapped off at the end due to high production cost.

Are you excited to see the Mi 6 this year? Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi 6C renders and leaks

Look who decided to show up. The Xiaomi Mi 6C has appeared to us once again, this time in the form of renders and some spec leaks.

The apparently ‘more affordable’ version of the Xiaomi Mi 6 will be priced from around 2000CNY which is around RM1200 only as compared to the Mi 6's retail price of RM1899. In our book, that is looking very affordable.

The images itself show a nice unibody metal design and a very thin bezel build. Which leads us to the specs leak that indeed confirms that the Mi 6C will come with a sleek aluminium body and a 2.5mm wide bezel. As for the innards, the Mi 5C is rumoured to come with a Surge S2: 4x Cortex-A73 (2.2GHz) + Cortex-A53 (1.8GHz), Mali-G71MP12 (830MHz) chipset instead of the Snapdragon 660 and will be complemented by 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB to 128GB internal memory.

Although the Mi 6C is seen to only house one camera, it is rumoured that the small window next to the camera is actually a 5MP secondary camera, thus it is actually a dual camera setup. Sadly though, we don’t see a headphone jack.

The Xiaomi Mi 6C was reported to be announced mid of 2017, but we have to hear any news of it. Due to that, we are just going to be patient to see if it’ll come to Malaysia or not.

Please do remember that these are early rumours, and we cannot tell if this will be entirely true or not but make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com to find out.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 coming soon?

It appears that the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 could be coming soon and may even have a touchscreen display. The previous Mi Band did not have any display and you had to rely on the app installed on your smartphone to find out your fitness tracking details. The render does not appear to be official and it looks a lot like the Huawei TalkBand B1 so do take this one with a grain of salt. As usual of such leaked pics, there are no details on Malaysia release dates or pricing but a release in July would coincide with the release of the original Mi Band, which was released in July 2014. Since the Mi Band did come in to Malaysia at RM59, we expect Xiaomi to maintain the status quo and price the Mi Band 2 at RM99.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Band 2 to go on sale in October?

It's been exactly a month since we last saw Xiaomi posted the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 on their Facebook page, ever since then fans have been wondering when will the new wearable will make its debut in the market as one of the most affordable devices. Back then, it was reported that the Mi Band 2 was suppose to come last month but Xiaomi had some difficulty in keeping up with the demand due to shortages. However, we got some news that the Mi Band 2 will come in October.

The Mi Band 2 is much anticipated because of its improved tech-specs over the predecessor, such as a bigger OLED screen, longer battery life (20 days) and IP67 water resistant. It also features ADI accelerometer, optical heart rate sensor, Anodized 0.05mm ultra-thin button, upgraded pedometer algorithm, Hypoallergenic silicone band and second-gen Bluetooth 4.0. Not to forget, users will no longer have to rely on their smartphone app for such details as demonstrated two months ago by Xiaomi.

There's still a long way to go to October, but at least the price will be superbly economical for 149 Yuan (around RM89). Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Laptop to feature Intel Core i7 processor

July 27 seems to be a date to look out for, especially for Mi fans. One of the devices that will be launched is apparently the Mi Laptop, and we have leaked specs of the upcoming machine from Xiaomi.

The Mi Notebook will be available in 2 sizes, viz.: 11 inches and 12.5 inches (13 inches) with the latter confirmed to be a Full HD display although without touchscreen support. It will also feature an Intel Skylake U-Series Core i7 processor (Core i7-6500U) clocked at 2.50 GHz (3.0GHz Max), with the Intel HD Graphics 520. It will also have 8GB of RAM, Windows 10, and a USB Type-C connector for both power and data.

No price as of today, but we may see Xiaomi undercut many companies like they often do in pricing. As it looks to be designed as a MacBook Air competitor, it may just start at less than RM 2000 for the lowest spec. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 spotted on GeekBench, sports Snapdragon 835 and 6GB RAM

Look who decided to show up after a while. With last year’s success of the original 6.4-inched Xiaomi Mi MIX, Xiaomi is looking to emulate the success with their upcoming MIX device, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2. The rumour mill has been rather passive up until now.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has appeared earlier this week on the benchmarking platform, GeekBench. Along with its listing, some specs were revealed or confirmed by the benchmarking platform. Scoring a 1929 for single-core test and 6431 for the multi-core test, the Mi MIX 2 is looking to come out with a bang.

As for the specs, the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 appears to be powered by the state of the art Snapdragon 835 chipset, the same chipset found in most flagships currently. Complementing the processor is a 6GB RAM which is quite reasonable for a device this big.

The specs are looking great right now but let’s not forget the real selling feature of the MIX series of devices, a giant bezel-less screen. The Mi MIX 2 is expected to feature a tri-bezel-less display which will come with a screen-to-body ratio of 93 percent. It was also speculated that it could come with an in-display fingerprint scanner as well.

With all that said, there’s no doubt that the Mi MIX 2 will be one hell of a killer phone but it is only expected to come out in October and the Malaysian release to come soon after that. Rumours aside, we are excited to see where this phone is going. So stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates and news.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Max 2 to feature 6.44-inch display?

When the Xiaomi Mi Mix was released, it certainly got a lot of attention and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful smartphones at the moment. But if you think Xiaomi is stopping there, you’re mistaken; there’s a new rumour of a new successor dubbed as the Mi Max 2, and it will be slightly bigger than the Mi Mix

Ok, maybe that’s an understatement, but according to the rumour on Weibo, the new Mi Max 2 is measured at 6.44-inch, not so much different from the Mi Mix's 6.4-inch display. That being said, some say the bezels on the Mi Max 2 is more noticeable than the Mi Mix, and it might even look similar to the original Mi Max. In the tech-specs corner, the Mi Max 2 is rumoured to sport a Snapdragon 660 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, and a 5000 mAh battery.

Should Xiaomi ever release the Mi Max 2, we sure hope that it will come to Malaysian shores in the future. Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Max Lite in the works?

The Xiaomi Mi Max has received a great response since its launch a month or so ago. But Xiaomi is not resting on their laurels – according to an AnTuTu benchmark, there could be a lite version of that beefy smartphone in the works.

According to a recent AnTuTu benchmark log, a Mi Max with MIUI 7.3 on Android 6.0.1, a hexa-core processor running at 1.8GHz tops — looks to be a Snapdragon 650 — backed up by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage was spotted. This may be the Mi Max Lite.

While we applaud the creation of a cheaper model – we wondered if it is needed. The base Mi Max is already selling for CNY 1500, or just about RM 930. Will it be cheaper by much? Also with 16GB of on-board storage, will users be satisfied?


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Max full specs listed by TENAA

After leaks all over the Internet, TENAA – the China regulatory body – has put up the specs of the upcoming phablet from Xiaomi - the Xiaomi Mi Max. The list of the specs reads something that is more mid-range than flagship, but it should be a great consumption device for the masses.

It will have a 6.4-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chip, a 16-megapixel rear and a front-facing 5-megapixel cameras, a 4000 mAh battery, and two different memory options – a 2GB/16GB and a 3GB/32GB RAM/storage combo. It will also have a rear fingerprint scanner, but with its location at the back of the phone, unlocking the device with your finger could be a stretch.

There are also leaks saying that the device may be priced around RMB 2199 (˜RM 1354), which is not exactly the expected price that one usually associate with the Xiaomi brand. Of course the price can change before the launch date, so take the amount with a pinch of salt.

May 10 will be the official announcement date, so do keep your eyes peeled on TechNave as we bring up-to-date information of the Xiaomi Mi Max when it launches.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 order appears online revealing incomplete tech-specs

When Xiaomi revealed the Xiaomi Mi Mix last year, it was one the most beautiful crafted smartphones and it’s still is. Too bad it was just a prototype unit and currently, the media and fans are already speculating the next arrival of the Mi Mix 2.

For some reason, an online retailer called GearBest somehow listed out a Mi Mix 2 order which is deemed ridiculous because it’s not official yet. But then again, we did managed to see some tech-specs and the Mi Mix 2 can go up to a whooping 8GB RAM, along with a 4GB and 6GB RAM variant, accompanied by a 128GB and 256GB internal storage option.

Moreover, it’s no surprise that the Snapdragon 835 will be on board inside the 6.4-inch display phablet. There will be only a single 19MP rear camera and MIUI 9 out of the box.

Since this is prematurely being show on their website, we will have to take this with a grain of salt. Until then, stay tune for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Ambank launched the Apple Pay page by accident, now removed from website

Apple Pay is increasingly appearing a lot more lately. Just last week, users spotted the feature promotion coming soon on Shopee and Maxis, then now it was on Ambank's website. Initially, Ambank did tease Apple Pay a few weeks ago via SMS but now, the web portal that was up had already been taken down.

Before Ambank took the page down, sources managed to check out what were the offerings. To initiate interest and sign up for Apple Pay through Ambank, the company plans to offer cashback incentives for users using Apple Pay on their first purchase. The cashback was supposed to be RM50 but also mentioned limited to RM20.

Whichever the case is, the information was unclear and the FAQ page was also taken down alongside it. Despite that, there is a strong indication that Apple Pay will be launched in Malaysia this week but otherwise, it shall remain as a rumour until Ambank officially announces it.

Like Samsung Pay, Apple Pay users can link their debit or credit cards to Apple devices and do cashless payments. This includes the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and even the Mac. We think there is just a matter of time before Apple Pay goes live but until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Mix may soon come in White

The phone that stirred the social media with its crazy design may soon see a makeover. The Xiaomi Mi Mix is a phone that came out of the blue, and shows the world that an edge-to-edge mainstreak device is possible – even if it comes with niggles and caveats. Now the phone is set to receive a new coat of paint – white to be precise.

Photos have appeared online of a white-coloured Mi Mix being used outside of a design lab. Apart from the new colour, the specs of the Mi Mix should be the same. As a recap, the Mi Mix runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor with either a 4GB RAM / 6GB RAM paried with either 128GB / 256GB storage, the out fo this world 6.4-inch edgeless display, 16MP rear, 4400 mAh battery (non-removable, quick charge) and running Android 6.0 Marshmallow with the MIUI 8 overlay.

No news yet when this model will appear on the market, but we do not forsee any price increase compared to the black model – so expect it to be priced around 3499 CNY (RM2151) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB and 3999 CNY (RM2458) for 6GB RAM + 256GB storage. Stay tuned to TechNave for more Xiaomi news.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Pro to have 6GB of RAM, Snapdragon 821 & 3700mAh battery?

The rumours of a new high-end smartphone from Xiaomi is all over the net. The latest model to get the rumour treatment is the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Pro. It is rumoured that the Pro moniker is not just a name; it represents a significant upgrade to the line-up.

The Mi Note 2 Pro should have a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED touchscreen, a 12 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture (using either Sony's IMX260 sensor or the Samsung S5K2L1), and a large 3,700 mAh battery to power everything along. It will also feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, along side multiple memory/storage options. These includes 4GB & 6GB of RAM, and 64 & 128GB of internal UFS 2.0 storage. Notice the lack of a 32GB option.

We may see this phone real soon – perhaps within the next few weeks even. So stay tuned to TechNave for more information of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Pro soon.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 curved panel allegedly leaked

We may be seeing the next wave of curved smartphones after the launch of the now delayed Samsung Galaxy Note 7, as Xiaomi is reportedly readying their update to their Mi Note series. The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is reported to have curved screen – just like the Samsung device, but with an expected lower price.

As a recap, Specs wise, it may adopt the latest Snapdragon 821 chipset, a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED touchscreen, a powerful 6GB RAM inside (there could be a 4GB RAM variant as well), a 12MP rear camera and a 3700 mAh battery under the hood.

From the photo here, it looks like the same curved design as the Samsung competitor – complete with the home button cutout that we expect to house the home button/fingerprint scanner. It is also expected have a 5.7-inch screen when launched. Stays tuned to TechNave as we continue with more converge of this new smartphone model soon.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 leak confirms specs

A new leak for the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Note 2 has confirmed several things about the upcoming smartphone from China. It will definitely have a model sporting 6GB of RAM, and possibly Snapdragon 820 processor.

A screenshot taken from the smartphone (which we suspect is a preproduction unit) shows that it is running Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, underneath Xiaomi’s MIUI 8. The device is expected to have 64GB of onboard storage (or at least a variant of it), so we will not rule out any smaller or larger capacity in the pipeline. We will also see the Note 2 feature a 5.5-inch display, with the curved display as seen in the last leak.

IFA 2016 in Berlin is literally just around the corner, and we expect there will be the reveal location of Xiaomi’s newest flagship. So hold on to your hats, and stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 soon.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 render image and Mi 5s tech-specs leaked online

Last when we reported the supposed release date of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, it seems that the real one should be 24 September, seeing as how 14 September which is tomorrow have no news of any invitations or whatsoever. We also gotten ourselves some new render leaks, revealing beautiful details design and more rumoured tech-specs (with Mi 5s) as well.

According to the source, the Mi Note 2 could feature a Snapdragon 821 chipset, clocked at 2.4GHz, a 5.7-inch curved screen display (2K resolution), measuring in 155 x 77 x 6.5mm,packing a huge 4000 mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0, and should run on MIUI 8 based on Android Marshmallow. It's also said to have two RAM variants of 4GB and 6GB RAM, as well as three storage versions - 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. Dual rear cameras are spotted on the render too, but how many megapixels will it have remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, the Mi 5s is also getting its share of the spotlight rumours flying around. According to a long leaked image on Weibo, the Mi 5s would also sport a Snapdragon 821 chipset (2.4GHz), backed up by a 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM (UFS 2.0), a 5.15-inch display, 16MP rear camera with PDAF and 4-axis OIS that can also record 4K video at 30fps.

Furthermore, the list goes on by showing the battery pack inside of 3490 mAh (Quick Charge 3.0), measuring in 147g (heavier than the Mi 5 which is 139g), and supports NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, nano sim slots, and USB Type-C.

Should Xiaomi surprise us with the Mi Note 2 announcement tomorrow, we are sure to let you know so stay tuned at Technave.com!


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 render image with tech-specs and price leaked

This week, Xiaomi will have an event on 25 August 2016 this coming Thursday. There are a few rumours on what product what they could be showcasing, words have it that it could the Xiaomi Redmi 4, perhaps even their first ever smartwatch, or the Mi Note 2. Whichever the case is, we got some new information on the Mi Note 2, thanks to a leak on Weibo.

According to @KJuma, his Weibo account has an image of a Mi Note 2 device in a nicely rendered dual edge curved display. In addition, the tech-specs in the image shows differently, with a Snapdragon 821 chipset, 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, 5.5-inch OLED display, a fingerprint sensor and dual rear cameras. Furthermore, there are even price tags revealed in his description which reads the 128GB ROM variant will cost 2799 Yuan (around RM1690), while the 64GB ROM one will cost 2499 Yuan (around RM1509).

The event will be unveiled soon, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 smartphone model & tech specs leaked from a Powerpoint slide

As Xiaomi Mi Note 2 gets closer each day, so does the amount of rumour news. Today, we bring you the latest rumour tech-specs of the Mi Note 2 (again) but with a clearer and perhaps convincing clues of what it will feature.

So apparently, someone managed to screenshot some powerpoint presentation slides containing tech-specs of the device, we also got a leaked screenshot of the "phone" which looks nothing like the bezel-less smartphone that we saw the other day.

According to the slides, the Mi Note 2 will feature a Snapdragon 821 chipset (quad-core CPU + Adreno 530 GPU), carrying a huge 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 resolution (Force Touch), 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, a pair of dual rear cameras comprised of 23MP Sony IMX318 and a 12MP Sony IMX378 sensor, along with a 8MP selfie snapper for the front, a fingerprint sensor, and a quick charge technology for the 4100 mAh battery.

Furthermore, the slide also shows that there's a 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant, and both models will support Mi Pay via NFC. And the price set for the two models are 2799 Yuan (around RM1733) and 2999 Yuan (around RM1856) respectively.

In other news, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun also remarked that there's going to be a surprise for the fans with the Mi Note 2. We are pretty curious too, so stay tuned for that surprise at Technave.com!


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 to be released on 25 July 2016?

So here's another news of the rumoured Xiaomi Mi Note 2, we know it's coming thanks to its teaser promo from the company. Rumours have it that it might be ready to be launched at the IFA 2016 in Berlin this coming September. However, that might not be the case as a new gossip just came out of China about the device's release date to be scheduled differently.

According to some insiders, 25 July was chosen to be the official date for the Mi Note 2 which is sooner than expected. If that's the case, that pretty much means that the device is already ready and being kept under wraps by the company in most secrecy, also, the fact that they released a teaser promo kind of hints that the device is ready too. Generally, teaser promos come out before weeks on the release date.

For the tech-specs, rumours say it might sport a Snapdragon SoC, 6GB RAM, a 5.7-inch display, 4000mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner as well as force touch and fast charging tech. Price-wise, it'll cost 2499 Yuan (around RM1509) and could come in 3 variants (4GB RAM + 32GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM), the lower end will have a full HD display, whereas the higher end's one is QHD and could have dual rear cameras too.

That's all we have about Mi Note 2 news today, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 to come in three variants?

It's been awhile since we last heard of the Mi Note series from Xiaomi, but it seems that the company is moving according to their schedule of releasing a new flagship phone soon which is the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. So, what do we know about the new Mi Note 2?

According to sources from Weibo, the device will come in standard, high and top-end version. Each variant will have features that differ from each other, the standard Mi Note 2 for example, will have a single camera sensor at the back, a HiFi chip and quick charge feature. Similarly, the high version is said to have HiFi and quick charging, but instead of one camera, it will have dual rear cameras (is this a trend now?). As for the top-end version, nothing was mentioned about the camera, but like the first two, it will have a top-end HiFi chip and quick recharge feature too, oh, a curved screen display is in the plans as well.

As for the tech-specs, we should be expecting some high-end specifications like 4GB-6GB RAM thanks to OnePlus 3, the display should come in 5.7-inch for the phablets with 1080p to 2K resolution for the virtual reality experience.

We expect more details to come in the next few weeks, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Note 3 to come in Q3 2017?

Xiaomi is certainly stealing the spotlight this week with the recent release of the Mi 6, and they are not quite done yet as there are multiple rumours of their other phone lineups, particularly the Mi Mix 2 that we just talked about and now the Mi Note 3.

As the successor of the Mi Note 2, the Mi Note 3 rumour first sparked off from a Weibo tipster that it will be scheduled to be released in the third quarter of this year. If we have to throw a wild guess, it could probably be released together with the rumoured Mi Mix 2, since the Mi Note 2 and the Mi Mix were released in October last year together. Little is known about the product, but we can be sure that it will use a Snapdragon 835 chipset, perhaps an OLED display as well according to that Weibo post above.

At this rate, Xiaomi seems to be going into the high end segment more than before, also retaining their economical value-for-money phones. If only they would bring in those Mi series into Malaysia officially. Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Amidst backlash, Twitter makes a ‘u-turn’ on controversial policy banning links to other platforms

Previously, we reported that Twitter introduced a new policy banning links to certain social media, including Facebook and Instagram on the platform. The move was subsequently met with criticism from Twitter users and now, the company has backtracked on that decision and deleted the new policy.

As reported by CNN, the ‘u-turn’ was made less than 24 hours after the policy’s introduction. Moreover, Twitter had also deleted the blog post that had outlined which rival social media platforms would be prohibited from tweeting links to.

Besides that, Twitter also deleted a tweet thread from its @TwitterSupport account that had announced the policy. Prior to this, the company’s owner and CEO, Elon Musk posted a Twitter poll asking users whether he should step down as head of the platform and another official Twitter account, @TwitterSafety posted a Twitter poll asking whether the platform should have a policy “preventing the creation of or use of existing accounts for the main purpose of advertising other social media platforms”.

Both polls are set to conclude today, though we’re not sure whether such polls would have any bearing on the decision that the company would make. One thing’s for certain though, we won’t be surprised if more changes and backtracks would be happening at Twitter under Musk in the near future.

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: Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 announced for 24 November 2015?

We have already covered how Xiaomi is teasing us about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro and a possible appearance of Xiaomi Mi 5 at a press conference (24 November). Now we have reports of another teaser released by Xiaomi’s president that suggest something else will show up at the event too - the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 tablet.

In the tech specs corner, according to the GeekBench database the tablet will feature a quad-core Intel Atom x5-Z8500 processor with 2.24GHz, 2GB RAM power, and Android 5.1. There’s also a rumour that Mi Pad 2 has a dual-boot system, running on either Android 5.1 or Windows 10. And from the teaser image above, the Mi Pad 2 sure looks pretty. The body material looks like it is made of metal with smooth rounded corners and edges, a big step away from the Xiaomi Mi Pad’s plastic body. The camera is also shown at the corner, along with the power and volume buttons at the side.

Xiaomi also plans to release two Mi Pad 2 versions with different specifications (most probably based on the internal storage), one for CNY 1499 (RM 1012.57) and the other for CNY 1799 (RM 1215.22). Still no Malaysia release dates but it would be nice if it got to us in less than half a year this time around.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 coming soon?

Tablet devices in the market are slowing down and it’s been awhile since we heard anything exciting about it for a few months, thanks to the popularity surge of smartphones. But this time, we get to hear some new rumours about Xiaomi’s Mi Pad 3, and here’s what we know so far.

According to sources, there will be two variants which are based on the display - a 7.9-inch and 9.7-inch display. The former will feature a 4GB RAM, 64GB and 128GB ROM variants, processor is unknown at the moment as it was not mentioned, but it will have Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.Then as for the latter, the 9.7-inch display version sports an Intel 8750 (maybe the Atom x7-Z8750), the same 4GB RAM, 64GB and 128GB ROM options as well, and Windows 10 instead.

Price-wise, sources said that the 64GB ROM variant will be priced at 1299 Yuan (around RM834), 128GB ROM at 1599 Yuan (around RM1027), and lastly, the Windows 10 Mi Pad 3 could cost 1699 Yuan (around RM1091).

There is also a rumour going around that the Mi Pad 3 series could be launched together with the upcoming Mi 6 which is on April. Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 with Windows 10 leaked

A new tablet is set to be released by Xiaomi pretty soon, and it is a machine that will be a good pairing for anyone who is looking to get a great productivity device in a slim and svelte package. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 is set to be the tablet to have for busy professionals to tote around.

The tablet itself will have a 9.7-inch display – same size as the iPad Pro 9.7. What differs are the specs underneath the pretty looking metal body. It will have an Intel 7th Gen Core m3-7Y30 processor, aided by 8GB of RAM and a choice between 128 or 256GB of storage. It runs Windows 10, and boasts an 8,290 mAh battery as well as a USB Type-C port for charging. On the rear will be a 16 MP camera with dual-tone LED flash, while selfies will be taken care of by an 8 MP sensor.

The display will be a 2048 x 1536 pixels, and will be 6.08mm thin. It is light at 380 grams, and it is physically smaller than the Apple equivalent at 239.5 x 164.5mm. The device is reportedly going to launch on December 30, priced at CNY 1,999 (~RM 1285) with 128GB of storage, and CNY 2,299 (~RM 1480) with 256GB. We hope this will see a distribution outside of China, and Malaysia will be one of the countries getting it soon. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the Xiaomi Mi Pad 3.


Rumours: Xiaomi MiPad 2 getting Intel processor?

The upcoming Xiaomi MiPad 2 tablet has had a number of rumours about it crop up, not least of which include tech specs and features. While the previous MiPad packed in a 2.2GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor, the MiPad 2 could come with a 1.8GHz Intel Atom processor instead. We expect this to be partly becaue that Intel Atom processor is 64-bit and also because Intel is making it really easy for manufacturers to get their mobile processors. Other tech specs and features include a 7.9-inch display with 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution along with 2GB RAM and Android 4.4.4. Leaked pictures indicate that the MiPad 2 will have a less rounded corners look but will still be thin and slim. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing but the Xiaomi MiPad 2 is expected during CES 2015 so we shouldn't have to wait very long.


Rumours: Xiaomi Note 2 may debut in August 2016

As Xiaomi press conference inches closer, we're getting more and more tidbits about the other unknown device that will appear alongside the Redmi Pro. Previously, the Xiaomi Note 2 (the Mi disappeared for some reason) was rumoured to come out in two days time but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore because of some new Weibo posts by analyst Pan Jiutang.

According to the analyst, the Note 2 is likely to be released in August. This also tallies with Xiaomi co-founder, Liwan Jiang stating that there's going be some high-end products in August next month, could the Note 2 be one of them? As for the specifications, the speculations about it has not changed much either, it may adopt the latest Snapdragon 821 chipset, a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED touchscreen, a powerful 6GB RAM inside (there could be a 4GB RAM variant as well), a 12MP rear camera and a 3700 mAh battery inside the hood.

Lastly, the price tag may be more than 3000 Yuan (around RM1827). Are you looking forward to Xiaomi's anticipated device on 27 July and possibly August? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com


Rumours: Xiaomi Notebook tech specs and price leaked?

A Xiaomi Notebook? Yes, you read that right. The Xiaomi Notebook has piqued some interest and it’s rumoured that it can rival Apple and Dell with its high-end specs. Speculations say the notebook design might be in fullmetal similar to the Apple Macbook, and here are the tech specs of what we’ve found so far:-

In addition, it was reported that the notebook may start shipping from April 2016. There are also previous reports stating that there might be two variants, a 12.5-inch display and a 13.3-inch display, but the latest rumour (which is this one) says otherwise (15.6-inch). Whichever may be true, one thing for certain is the notebook would probably have LED backlight which is quite common for laptops nowadays.

Lastly, it’s also interesting to see Xiaomi using Linux OS as opposed to Windows but at the moment there’s no official statement from Xiaomi. Until then, sit tight and we will keep a lookout on this intriguing news.


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi 4 and Redmi Note 4 seen at TENAA

The next Xiaomi phone, the Xiaomi Redmi 4 is highly anticipated as consumers all over would like to see what the masters of affordable smartphones can offer on their next generation of devices. Now TENAA has shared details of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 4, as well as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 is said to feature a 5-inch display with 1080p resolution, and set to be powered by the MediaTek Helio P10 chipset. It also should feature 3GB RAM and 32GB of built-in storage. There’s also a 13MP rear camera sensor and a 5MP front camera. The suspected Redmi 4 is also listed to boot Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box and will have a huge 4,000mAh under its hood.

Meanwhile the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is listed as having a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080p. The smartphone is suspected to be powered by the Helio X20 chipset. The Redmi Note 4 is listed as having two versions, one with 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage and a higher version with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.

We will definitely share more details as they confirm up – so stay tuned to TechNave for more news soon.


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi 4 coming to market soon?

While Xiaomi is branching out with non-core products for selected markets, they are steadfast in their focus on mobile. We have seen a couple of their latest products launched – the Xiaomi Mi 5, Redmi 3S and recently the Mi Max. Now a new leak has popped up online, as we feast our eyes on the possible Redmi 4.

Like the current Redmi 3, the Redmi 4 is said to feature a metal body, bit at the same time combines more design inspirations from other Xiaomi products. For example, the Redmi 4 looks to have 2.5D glass on the front, a fingerprint scanner at the back, and a curved body to make it comfortable in the hands.

The rumoured specs include an octa-core processor running at 2GHz (which we suspect is the Mediatek Helio P10), 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, possibly either an 8 or 10-megapixel rear camera and MIUI 8 out of the box.

If the specs are spot on, we may just see the cheapest mid-ranger smartphone to be released soon; that is if the pricetag of 699 yuan (~RM 498) is retained. Stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi 4 said to have the Mediatek Helio X20

Many can’t deny that the Xiaomi Redmi line of smartphones represents the best value for money today for those who are looking for performance in an affordable package. The current Redmi 3 range of family ranges from a very affordable Redmi 3, to the latest Redmi 3S, that now comes with a fingerprint scanner. Now we have news that says the next Redmi model may use the Mediatek Helio X20 chip instead of Qualcomm silicon.

What makes this processor leap over the others is that it is a 10-core processor. Yes, ten. For a device that is slated to have a retail price of under USD 100, that is amazing. We may see the design of the Redmi 3S (metal body, fingerprint scanner) brought forward to the upcoming model as well.

Other possible features includes a 5 inch screen and up to 32GB of internal storage. We may only see the new model next year, but to have a 10-core smartphone at that price point is nothing short of astonishing. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news of the new Redmi model.


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi 4 spotted online, toting Snapdragon 625 & 3GB of RAM

The next Xiaomi Redmi 4 has been seen previously here, and we kind of know how it should look like. Now a new benchmark for the said model has popped up online, showing what can we expect from the phone performance wise.

Geekbench states that the phone will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octacore processor, and 3GB of RAM to smoothen things along. The processor is what you would call a sipper rather than gulping in battery power like some other processors out there. We can expect a long battery life with a small battery capacity then.

The Xiaomi Redmi 2 was powered with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 616, and paired to 2GB of RAM. From the get go the upcoming model is superior, and if the precedence is true, we may see a large battery fitted into the phone – making it a beast in battery life.

Stay tuned to TechNave for more Redmi 4 news soon.


Among Us 2 sequel is cancelled thanks to the current game's popularity

By now, you would have seen a lot of memes about Among Us online. This game was actually out for a few months already but it has bloomed into popularity thanks to streamers. So with this success, Innersloth, the makers of Among Us has just posted a new update regarding the game's future.

According to the developers, they were already planning to work on Among Us 2 because the current game codebase is pretty outdated and not designed to support new content add ons. Since so many people are enjoying Among Us, they have decided to cancel Among Us 2 and put all their resources to improve Among Us instead. In other words, all the blueprints for Among Us 2 are heading to Among Us!

So that's pretty good news for us gamers, however it won't be an easy task for them because they have to go deep into the codebase and rework the system. Nonetheless, we are excited, they are excited, and this is exciting news for the future of Among Us. Besides that, there are a couple of things they want to update which are Servers, Colourblind support, Friends/Account System, and a new map! Among Us is available to download and play on Steam, Android and iOS, and it is free to play on your mobile. Also, we talked about this in our favourite (and worst) games to play before going back to the office, so do check it out while you're at it. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro teaser images appear?

Xiaomi co-founder Lin Bin recently posted a Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro picture on his Weibo, possibly to get the customers hyped and teasing us with the announce event that is coming soon on 24 November 2015. The Redmi Note 2 Pro is a superior version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, and it’s made of metal, has a fingerprint scanner and is also .5mm thicker too. Below are the tech specs:-

Price wise, it’s speculated that the 2GB version might cost $172 (RM749.58) and the 3GB should cost slightly more. The model is also suggested that it will be a thin one according to the teaser image above. Aside from the anticipated Redmi Note 2 Pro, we are also expecting the Xiaomi Mi 5; as according to Pan Jiutang, an IHS analyst claimed the Mi Pad 2 will indeed show up during the event. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but we expect the Redmi Note 2 Pro, Mi Pad 2 or Mi 5 to take some time getting here in Malaysia .


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 and dual rear camera smartphone leaked?

Pictures of what appear to be two new smartphones from Xiaomi have surfaced. This includes what appears to be the metallic backside of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 complete with dual tone LED flash and a fingerprint scanner. The other leaked picture shows a smartphone with dual rear cameras somewhat like the Huawei Honor 6 Plus. This still unnamed dual camera smartphone has dual LED flash and a rather glossy backplate with what appears to be a metal frame. As always with such leaks and rumours do take these pics with a good pinch of salt as Xiaomi have not hinted at any dual camera setup at all. In any case, there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details but we could see these two new Xiaomi smartphone in the next few months. Stay tuned for more developments.


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 tech specs leaked, priced from $165 (RM536)?

While the Xiaomi Redmi Note already offers fairly impressive tech specs, it seems that it may be getting a new phablet sibling soon, with tech specs and features that could eclipse the original Redmi Note completely. These tech specs include a 2.2GHZ octa-core MediaTek MT6595 processor, 3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB storage, 5.5-inch display, 20.7MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and 3500 mAh battery. Other notable features include rapid charging and an AnTuTu benchmark score of 47233 which is quite high indeed. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing or even if it will be called the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2. However, it is estimated that the pricing will begin from $165 (RM536) for the 16GB version.[Source]


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (not 2 Pro) to be unveiled on 24 November

Xiaomi’s final product reveal of the year, which takes place tomorrow (24 November 2015) has given us the last tease. And it has revealed that the speculated Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro is actually a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, but wait...wasn't the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 just released a few months back? Well yes, and we're getting a Redmi Note 3 because...why not?

The tech specs remains the same as our previous report, but just to refresh your memory the smartphone will consist of an octa-core 2GHz CPU, MediaTek MT6795, a 2/3GB RAM, packed with 16GB internal storage, a 5.5-inch screen with a 1080 x 1920 resolution, a 13MP camera graces the back of the phone with a 5MP selfie snapper, a Fingerprint Scanner at the back, Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, fueled by a 3060 mAh battery and finally it may cost around RM700-RM800.

The previously teased Xiaomi Mi Tab 2 or the Xiaomi Mi 5 could also be unveiled as well along with the Redmi Note 3, . So keep calm and wait for tomorrow’s grand finale!


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 partial specs revealed

August 25 is said to be the date that the next Redmi Note from Xiaomi will be launched in China. Ahead of the launch, we have a leak of the packaging of the new smartphone, which has a partial list of the specs.

The box reveals several specs including the 5.5-inch screen. We will see the  MediaTek Helio X20 chipset powering the phone, itself a 2GHz deca-core CPU. Also listed on the box is the rear-facing 13MP camera, and the front-facing 5MP camera for selfies and video chats.

There will be two options on the table – a 2GB/16GB combo and a 3GB/32GB combo at launch, and everything will be powered by a 4100mAh battery. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will have dual camera

Honor just announced their dual-camera Honor 8. Huawei has set the standard with their Huawei P9. Now, Xiaomi seems to be ready to step into the dual-camera world. The update to the current favourite Redmi Note 3 is seen online, sporting what seems to be two cameras.

From the leaked photo here, the purported Note 4 will have two camera module at the back, with the second module situated where the fingerprint scanner is at now on the current generation Note. The LED flash is placed in between the cameras, while the Mi logo is further down the Redmi Note 4's back. Uncharacteristically, the fingerprint scanner may be located on the front like the Mi 5.

Unfortunately there are no specs leaked as of yet for the rumoured device. We may see the Qualcomm Snapdraon 652 powering the device, paired to 3GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information soon.


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X appear on TENAA listings

Xiaomi may be having a bit of trouble here and there – but it is not stopping them from creating devices to fit the needs of the market. The latest model to peek out of the rumour pile is a new Note – the Redmi Note 4X to be precise.

The Redmi Note 4X is said to feature a 5.5-inch 1080p display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio X20 although a Snapdragon 635 model is also said to be in the planning. Other specs includes 2/3/4GB of RAM, 16/32/64GB of storage, 13-megapixel rear camera, fingerprint scanner and a 4000mAh battery.

No news yet on the availability of the phone, so stay tuned to TechNave as we will be bringing more news on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X as it appears.


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 appears online with single lens camera instead of two

Xiaomi may have released a few products here in Malaysia, but not the Mi series like the upcoming Mi 6 that will be revealed soon in the coming weeks. That being said, Xiaomi may have another surprise for us and rumours have it that they are planning to release a new Redmi Pro 2 at the end of this month.

Its predecessor, the Redmi Pro was the company’s first to feature a dual rear camera but unfortunately it never really made it to Malaysia officially (though you still can buy it through some online vendors or overseas), so to continue that trend, the Redmi Pro 2 is expected to have the same feature as well with improved sensors. However, according to some leaked sources, it said it will only have one single camera at the back, packing a 12MP Sony IMX362 sensor.

Aside from that, the device is also said to sport a Snapdragon 660 processor (there are some talks of a MediaTek Helio P25 version, should the dual rear cameras come), 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM / 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM variants, possibly a 5.15-inch display with 2.5D curved glass, and a 4500 mAh battery.

The Redmi Note 4 will be coming soon this Thursday in Malaysia, stay tuned as we will be covering the news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi Redmi Pro Mini in the plans?

Thanks to the dual camera lens on the Xiaomi Redmi Pro, it has gotten a lot of buzz in China and hopefully we can get our hands on it sometime in Malaysia (whenever it will be). Due to the success of the Redmi Pro, a new rumour has circulated around the internet saying that the device might have a small brother coming soon, it's believed that the name could be called Redmi Pro Mini and here's we got so far:

For the processor, sources have it that it will come with an octa-core clocked in at 1.8GHz with four Cortex-A72 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. What's more, there might be three variants based on the RAM and ROM which are 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM, and the highest one 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM. Even the price tags are already speculated, each variant could cost $225 (around RM912), $255 (around RM1033) and $285 (around RM1155) respectively. Also, since it's the younger sibling, it will only have a single lens on the back instead of two.

We will keep an eye on this one, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi VR headset coming this 1st of August

Xiaomi has been improving so much these few years and definitely gain a lot of population due to their high-end specs with affordable price. Today Xiaomi is all set to step their game up to release their first VR headset. Xiaomi teases to unveil the VR Headset on 1 August 2016.

There isn't much is known about the tech spec of the Xiaomi VR. Looking at the description on the teaser poster, the Xiaomi VR most possibly going to be a colourful VR which would give users the best VR experience.

Make sure to stay tuned on TechNave to know more about the announcement and also Malaysia release date and pricing details.


Among Us 4th map officially added, 15-player lobbies coming next

Last year, one of the most popular cross-platform game (PC, mobile, and Nintendo Switch) was Among Us. We even posted a short intro about the award-winning game, which remains a favourite for many in 2021. Now, the developer is adding more variety with its latest update.

Innersloth has announced that the new Airship map is now available. This is the game's fourth map and it's set to be the biggest one yet. In this map, players can choose the room they want to start in, which will add a greater element of uncertainty. There will also be ladders and moving platforms to give you more options to traverse the map.

Besides that, new character skins have also been added to the game, along with custom kill animations. As for upcoming features, Innersloth has announced that it plans to revamp the game's art style, as well as expand the max number of players to 15. This means that we can probably expect more large maps in the future. Personally, I'm quite excited about 15-player lobbies. It will make 3-Impostor games more balanced and matches would be more chaotic, nice!

But what about you, is there a feature you would recommend to Innersloth? Share your ideas in the comments below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news on the latest mobile games and gadgets.


Rumours: Xiaomi VR headset surfaces, to be launched today?

Walking around in a Virtual Reality (VR) environment is a fun thing to do. Which is why more companies are creating VR products to tap into this budding market. Xiaomi is one of the companies who are doing just that, and we have a first look on how their implementation should look like.

The original news said that Xiaomi was to launch their VR headset on the 1st of August, but no news came out on the day. However, the company still seriously wants to go into the VR world, and the leaked headset is an indication of that dream.

The VR headset is set to be priced somewhere around USD 99 (~RM 400), and is rumoured to be paired with a Google DayDream VR-capable smartphone running Android 7.0 Nougat. We just have to wait for confirmation from Xiaomi on the device – so stay tuned to TechNave.


Rumours: Xiaomi and Huawei to launch curved-screened smartphones

The days of phones having just flat fronts may soon be over. While so far only Samsung and Vivo has curved screened smartphones, the former being the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and the latter being the Vivo X5 Play, soon we may see more companies with curved displays for their smartphones. Reports suggesting that Huawei and Xiaomi will be the two new players to the curved screened market.

For Huawei, it will be parked under the Mate moniker, with the possible name being the “Mate Curve”, with the screen coming from Samsung’s factories. The phone is said to be powered by Huawei’s own Kirin 950 SoC and be coupled with 4GB of RAM. Plus, it may just use standard AMOLED screen display technology instead of Super AMOLED from Samsung. Sources online forecasts the phone to be priced around the USD600 (~RM 2400) price range.

Xiaomi meanwhile will be looking at LG to supply them with the curved display, and will possibly name the model as Mi Edge or Mi Note Edge. As LG’s curved display is more of a gentle curve, like the one in the LG Flex, we might see the Xiaomi smartphone have a similar design, unless LG starts on their curved displays by the middle of the year. The Xiaomi phone should be packed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 4GB of RAM, and a 16-megapixel rear camera. It is expected to be priced around the USD450 (~RM 1800) mark.

We will update everyone once more information of the devices appears online, so stay tuned to TechNave for more breaking tech news.


Rumours: Xiaomi comes up with largest phone of 2017, the Mi Max 2. Redmi Pro 2 spotted as well

Chinese tech giants Xiaomi has been hard at work it seems as they are gearing up to announce the largest phone by far in 2017, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2.

The phablet/phone device will be featuring a gigantic 6.44-inch screen and powered by an equally large 5000 mAh battery. The phone is expected to have a price tag much lower than the Xiaomi Mi 6 and may be packing a Snapdragon 625 or a Snapdragon 660 processor.

Officially, the phone is set to be released on 25 May 2017 in China. Any juicy details will just have to wait until then.

On a side note, another Xiaomi device has been spotted lurking around the internet. The Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 page went live on the official website for a mere minutes before it was mysteriously pulled down. However, a screenshot was taken before its removal and it reveals some key specs.

The upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 may come with a Snapdragon 660 processor, a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, a 16MP dual-camera setup and lastly a 4100 mAh battery. A price was also listed on the page for around $174 (~RM750) but it did not mention which version of the device the price is for.

With all that said it would seem that Xiaomi fans will have a lot to look forward to these comings weeks but please remember that these are still speculations and should be taken with a grain of salt. No Malaysian release dates or official pricings has been metioned yet but please stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news and updates.


Rumours: Xiaomi confirms a curved-screen smartphone is on its way

Xiaomi was one of the two China smartphone brands that was said to be designing flagship smartphones with curved screens. New reports out from the field has strengthen this rumour, and even has some tentative spec-list to boot.

Confirmed directly by the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, the company is in the process of creating a curved-screen smartphone for the global market, and better yet, it should be coming sometime next year. The curved screen will be an LG-produced OLED rather than the Super AMOLED screen from Samsung.

Possible specs for the phone includes a 5.7 inch screen with an undetermined resolution – perhaps 2K? – plus a full metal body, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 823 powering the system, paired with 6GB of RAM and dual 12 megapixel rear cameras (ala Huawei P9).

As of right now, these specs are all speculated specs for the upcoming smartphone, but we are certain since that it is a Xiaomi device, it will be priced very competitively and undercut many of the other flagships from companies like Samsung and even Vivo. Look out for more info from Xiaomi here on TechNave soon.


Rumours: Xiaomi delaying launch of the Mi Band 2 due to production

While next week we should be looking at the new iteration of the MIUI and the new Xiaomi Max phablet, we may not see any shipping details of the upcoming Mi Band 2, as some production problems popped up. This is resulting in the delay of the introduction of the Mi Band 2 to market.

The CEO of Huami, the manufacturing partner of the Mi Band went on Weibo recently saying that there are issues facing the Mi Band 2 for production right now. The reason of the production delay was not shared, but most likely that the more complicated build of the Mi Band 2 is delaying production ramping to meet the needs when it goes on sale.

The manufacturing problem with the Mi Band 2 was also confirmed by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, who optimistically called for just a one month delay before the launch of the device. Stay tuned to TechNave for more updates of the Mi Band 2 Saga.


Rumours: Xiaomi is working on a new phone with Snapdragon 660 SoC

While there is much anticipation on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X launch coming soon this month, there was another buzz of Xiaomi secretly developing a new Redmi smartphone, consisting a Snapdragon 660 SoC.

The information came from Weibo as the user @groass digital said that the Snapdragon 660 is likely to be a Redmi Note or an entirely new Xiaomi series. Under the code number MSM8976 Plus which is similar to the Snapdragon 652 (MSM8976) and Snapdragon 653 (MSM8976 Pro), the chipset inside is said to be different as it’s built on a 14nm process, whereas the latter two are using a 28nm process.

To add on to that, much like the Snapdragon 820, the Snapdragon 660 could have its own custom Kryo cores, using an quad core Cortex A73 CPUs clocked at 2.2GHz and quad core Cortex A53 CPUs clocked at 1.9GHz, the GPU is an Adreno 512 and will support two LPDDR4 RAMs clocked at 1866MHz.

It will probably take Xiaomi awhile to manufacture that unknown phone, until then, stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi planning to follow Apple's footsteps in releasing a 4.3-inch device?

Back in the past, the Xiaomi Mi2 was considered one of the best Xiaomi phones during 2012-2013, and rumours has it that Xiaomi is planning to go back to the 4.3-incher after Apple announced the iPhone SE.

As seen in the image, a mysterious 4.3-inch Xiaomi phone was revealed on some Chinese tech sites recently. They further claimed that this is Xiaomi's response to the launch of the new iPhone and although the image is only a partial one, we can actually see a physical home button there and looking similar to the Mi 5.

In addition, it's also reported that Xiaomi will release the device in June for around 1799 Yuan (around RM1107) and will feature a 1.8GHz Snapdragon 820 chipset, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, 720p HD display and a 13MP rear camera with no OIS.

Will other competitors follow suit to go for smaller screen displays in the future? Or will this be a one time thing? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi planning to make a curved screen Mi 5S and Mi Note 2?

Is Vivo Xplay 5 curved screen setting a trend in China?

With Xiaomi Mi 5 enjoying its success and the Mi 5 Pro edition confirmed by a Xiaomi Executive, we got ourselves a leak that a Mi 5S which is an updated version of the Mi 5 is said to carry a curved display, at least according to an insider from MochaRQ.

According to MochaRQ, the Mi 5S will have a different screen size, 3D Touch, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor and dual-lens camera, coming this August. In addition, MochaRQ also claimed that the company is planning to release a Mi Note 2, a phablet flagship that is expected to feature a Snapdragon 820 chipset, 5.7-inch 1080p display and all the goods that were mentioned above, along with a ceramic body.

Lastly, it seems that the two devices won’t carry curves on both sides of the display but one only just like the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. What do you think of this rumour? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Xiaomi releasing an update to their Mi Notebook Air

Just last July Xiaomi released their Mi Notebook Air, their first foray into the world of laptops. Now a new report states that they are releasing an update to the device, barely 6 months from its first launch. What make this model different is the inclusion of a 4G modem in the device.

As a recap, the Mi Notebook Air comes in two configurations – a 13.3-inch and a 12.5-inch model. Both are powered by Intel Core processors, and comes in a multitude of storage options that will suit the needs of the user. The new model meanwhile is coming with a 4G model built-in right into the device, negating the need for a smartphone or a MiFi device to go online.

As seen in the promo image above, the Mi Notebook Air seems to still have the same design as before, with the obvious difference of a 4G bar graph on the Windows notification area. This new model is definitely suitable for road warriors, as they would need the 4G connectivity without relying too much on free WiFi hotspots. No news as of yet which model will be getting the units, so you just have to stay tuned to TechNave on the 23rd of December to get more information on the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air.


Rumours: Xiaomi’s Yi to come out with an interchangeable-lens action camera?

A new report that surfaced online has suggested that the Yi brand under Xiaomi is set to come out with a new action camera – this time it is set to have interchangeable lenses, using the Micro Fourthirds mount.

Their last action camera, the Xiaomi Yi Action Camera 2, features a standard design that can record action video up to 4K. This new report however suggests that Yi is readying a new camera that is not only action-based, but can have interchangeable lenses, thanks to the Micro Fourthirds mount – the same mount used on Olympus, Panasonic, and DJI cameras among others.

They will be working with former Fujitsu experts to create the camera. This new product may either be an action camera, or it could be the company’s first foray into the imaging world. The blurry product photo hints on the latter, but it may just be a camera with no screen.

In any case, we are looking to see this camera as it is launches on the 19 of September – so stay tuned to Technave as we will bring updates on the new Yi camera.


Among Us, LoL: Wild Rift and COD: Mobile are the top 3 free mobile games of 2020 by Apple

In case you missed it, Apple just released their list of App Store Best of 2020 winners. Among the winners, Genshin Impact won the Best iPhone Game of the Year but it got us thinking about Among Us which also got super popular this year. So we decided to do some digging and found the Top Mobile Games of 2020.

On the page, the mobile games are divided into two parts - Top Free Charts and Top Paid Chart. In the free chart category, it wasn't surprising to see Among Us as the most downloaded free mobile game of this year. Besides that, it was followed by other popular titles such as League of Legends: Wild Rift, Call of Duty: Mobile (Garena), Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and PUBG Mobile as the top 5.

As for the Top Paid Chart, Minecraft is holding on to the top spot along with other well-known titles too. Plague Inc. got popular again thanks to the pandemic (the irony), then there's Football Manager 2020 Mobile version at third place. Monopoly and NBA 2K20 got fourth and fifth place respectively.

If you want to check out the complete list, you may visit the official page right over here. Did your favourite mobile game make it to the list? What is your favourite mobile game this year? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi's next phone will be a 6.4 inch display phablet known as the Xiaomi Max?

In the near future, we should be able to expect a new phablet phone by Xiaomi with a screen size of 6.4 inches that may be named the Xiaomi Max. Before this, Xiaomi ran an online voting poll asking the Xiaomi community to vote on which name they would prefer for Xiaomi's next phone, and of course the Xiaomi Max ended up receiving the most votes. Now returning to today's topic, leaked photos of the Xiaomi Max front panel were scattered all over tech blogs yesterday.

The front panel features a massive 6.4-inch display, capacitive buttons at the bottom and compact side bezels. A physical home button is nowhere to be found, and that means if there is going to be a fingerprint scanner it might be made available at the back like the Redmi Note 3.

Not much information was available in regards to its specifications or tech specs. But from what we have found so far, the Xiaomi Max will feature a Quad HD resolution of 1440x2560, Snapdragon 820 processor plus the Adreno 530 GPU. There is no confirmation on Malaysia release dates as well, but referring from the source, it seems to be hinting the month of May. We will be keeping alert on any more related news in regards to the Xiaomi upcoming phablet phone but, in the meantime, you can also check out our Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 unboxing video to kill some time.


Rumours: Xiaomi smartphone codename "Land" spotted on GFXBench & might known as Redmi 3A

Another one of Xiaomi's upcoming smartphones could have arrived via GFXBench, revealing itself as a mysterious smartphone codenamed "Land." Comparing its tech specs against other Xiaomi smartphones, enthusiast suggests that this might be the successor of last year's Redmi 2A, known as the Redmi 3A, which is a slightly redesigned version of the Redmi 3.

Based on the GFXBench, the phone will feature a 5-inch screen running at 1280x720 HD resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 clocked at 1.4GHz, Adreno 505 GPU, integrated X8 LTE modem with LTE Cat 7, and support for Qualcomm fast charge 3.0. Besides that, it will also include 3GB of RAM, 16GB internal storage, and running Android version 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Currently, there are no details available in regards to its camera, and the Redmi 3A is expected to receive a price tag somewhere around 599 Yuan (about RM360). Nevertheless, these are all still just speculations and unconfirmed leaks, therefore, take this with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: Xiaomi to launch Mi 5X for about RM1267 with MIUI 9 together?

Invites for a Xiaomi event have appeared indicating that the next Xiaomi device to be launched could be the Xiaomi Mi 5X. The teaser doesn't reveal much asides from a dual rear camera, fingerprint sensor and somewhat metallic looking body but it could also be announced with MIUI 9.

Other rumoured Mi 5X tech specs are decidedly midrange though with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processors, 4GB of RAM and a 5.5-inch full HD display. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but most rumours say it will go for 1999 CNY (~RM1267). As always, do take such rumours with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: Xiaomi to launch the Yi 4K Action Camera 2

The original Yi Action Camera from Xiaomi was the company’s attempt to enter the action camera market – and it was a resounding success for them. Hence, Xiaomi is readying their second take of the action camera, to be named Yi 4K Action Camera 2, and they will be putting in 4K recording in it.

According to a leaked set of pictures online, the new action cam will come with the 12.35MP Sony IMX377 camera sensor, which is smaller than the last generation’s sensor but it comes with 4K recording capability, as well as a lower battery consumption rate.

It will also come with a 2.19-inch display with Gorilla Glass protection, a 160-degree viewing angle and 640 x 360 pixel resolution with 330-ppi pixel density. The battery is now a 1400mAh unit, which translates to a longer recording time (up to 8 hours for HD video, 110 minutes for continuous 4K recording. The camera should feature WiFi, Bluetooth and microUSB/microHDMI ports.

The Yi Sports Action Camera is being sold for about RM 300 online right now, so we can expect a similar or slightly higher price for the Xi 4K Action Camera 2 when it comes out.


Rumours: Xiaomi to present a new Redmi Note 4X on 16 February?

So far in 2017, Xiaomi has been quite quiet but as of yesterday they have officially announce a new smartphone to be launched soon this month. Called the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, the device is set to be revealed on 16 February (or 14), here’s what we know of the tech-specs so far.

According to some leaked sources, the Redmi Note 4X will feature a midrange Snapdragon 653 processor, backed up by a 4GB RAM and will carry a large 5.5-inch display with 1080p resolution. The battery juice is big as well with 4000mAh, and should come in two variants in 32GB or 64GB ROM.

Supposedly a celebrity spokesperson will be announced on this 8th who will also present a special Valentines Day gift, but a teaser says otherwise; showing up on a Weibo forum thread indicating 16 February is the right date.

Whether if it’s 14 or 16 February, stay tuned for the upcoming Redmi Note 4X news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Xiaomi to support 3D Touch technology?

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is expected to announced and launched within the month of September, so we are looking forward to see how it is like in our hands soon. One of the reason is because a new report that came out recently suggests that the new device from Xiaomi may have 3D Touch technology built in.

This technology basically detects the pressure on screen to indicate how intense the user is pressing or tapping the screen. Phone such as the iPhone 6S and the Huawei Mate S already ship with this technology – but it is for high-end flagship devices. If Xiaomi is implementing this in their upcoming phone – the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 or Mi5S, we may see this technology trickle down to more affordable levels.

Recently, Xiaomi users found that the 3D Touch feature was already available in their menu system, but hidden away - probably because their hardware couldn’t support it. Seeing that the feature is built into the system, this could be a good indication that Xiaomi is readying a smartphone with 3D Touch display.

What do you think of this? Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the new Xiaomi feature soon.


Rumours : Xiaomi will be releasing a small screened flagship device soon called Mi S

The norm of Android flagship these days is having a screen no smaller than 5-inches diagonally, so for those who wants a smaller device due to preference or even due to smaller hands have to make do with the large devices. However a new leak online may give some hints in Xiaomi’s next plans for their device lineup, with a potential new model called Xiaomi Mi S.

What makes this model different is the small screen that it employs. The Xiaomi Mi S is expected to feature a 4.6-inch 1080p display, a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.0 storage. It will come with a 2600mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 and will have a 12MP main camera and a 4MP front facing shooter.

To round things up it will have USB Type-C port for power and data, and surprisingly for Xiaomi a single nanoSIM slot with no microSD in sight – but with that 128GB storage they feel that it is not needed we suppose. No idea yet for the official confirmation of the launch so stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the Xiaomi Mi S.


Rumours: Yet another Vivo with incredible selfie capabilities

Not satisfied with having several new phones in the rumour pipelines, Vivo is said developing yet another smartphone with a large front selfie camera unit – this time under their V series. We may be looking at the new Vivo V5 and V5 Plus.

The two smartphones are said to share similar specs underneath the expected metal body – so the two are expected to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 SoC, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. Some other V5 internals include an AK4376 Hi-Fi audio chip and, of course, the standard slew of sensors and connectivity options: Wi-Fi, GPS, GLONASS, Acelerometer, Light, Proximity, and E-compass sensor. The twins are also expected to have a huge 20-megapixel front selfie sensor with the moniker 'Moonlight Camera', which will make it one of the selfie champions in the market once they are launched.

The major difference between the V5 and the V5 Plus will be their screen sizes. The Vivo V5 will have a 5.5-inch HD display, and the Vivo V5 Plus is expected to have a larger screen. The two phones are also 4G LTE ready, with dual SIM slots and at least for the V5, a 3000mAh battery will juice everything up.

The phones are expected to be announced just about any day now, and is expected to be priced starting from 20,000 Indian Rupees, or about RM 1278. Will we see this phone head to Malaysia? Stay tuned to TechNave to find out.


Rumours: ZTE Axon 7 will have great audio experience – at least according to their teaser

We have talked about the upcoming ZTE flagship, the Axon 7 before. We can expect flagship-level performance and build from the device, and according to a teaser video we spotted online, its slated to have great sound too.

If you listen closely to the piano music, at the end you will notice that the music was being played back through the smartphone's speakers. SOunds impressive online, but we will reserve judgement until we have it in our hands. We can expect good sound though, thanks to the audio DSP codec AK4961 from AKM that will be used in the Axon 7.

Apart from the audio quality, we may see more VR being pushed by ZTE for the Axon 7 launch as well. We will be waiting with bated breath for more information from their launch, which is happening this May 26th.


Rumours: ZTE Blade V8 could make its way to CES 2017

Before the year 2016 ended, TENAA revealed a new mid-range smartphone from ZTE dubbed as the Blade V8, and rumours have it that the device will feature a pair of cameras at the back. With CES 2017 drawing close, more information about the Blade V8 is beginning to surface.

For starters, ZTE is expected to reveal more than one device at the event. One such device could be a Blade V8 Pro and it's aiming to release in U.S.A. and Europe first, with a price tag of $230 (around RM1033) and could be slightly more expensive than the Europe release.

As a mid-range tier smartphone, here are the tech-specs that we found:

Stay tuned for more CES 2017 news at Technave.com.


Among Us beats out Genshin Impact, The Last of Us 2 and others as the most searched game of 2020

Over the past few days, we have been writing about the top searches in Google by Malaysians, top YouTube videos and the top downloaded free mobile games. This time, we found the Google trends list accordingly to each country as well as globally. While there's no category for gadgets, we did find one for games.

From the list, Among Us is the most search games of 2020 and it shouldn't come as a surprise. Although this game is two years old, it made a breakthrough this year thanks to the pandemic (ironically) and streamers who were finding new games to play. The game is available to download to play on Steam for just RM12.50 and it's free to play on mobile devices, which makes it accessible for everyone to play.

Perhaps the most impressive feat is that despite its simple 2D graphics, Among Us has beaten out many other popular videos games this year as well. This includes Fall Guys, Genshin Impact, The Last of Us 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Animal Crossing and Call of Duty: Warzone. By the way, the video game at 10th place is Dragon Quest.

By the way, Among Us just recently won two awards at The Game Awards 2020 for Best Mobile and Multiplayer category. But what's your favourite game of this year? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: ZTE Nubia Z11 Max will have an amazing screen-to-body ratio!

Sometimes you just want that extra bit of screen real estate so that you can enjoy your media, or game to the fullest right? Ungainly bezels can ruin your mobile experience, so ZTE decided that they will bring the biggest screen possible to the market. Presenting the ZTE Nubia Z11 Max.

What makes this phablet more special than the others is that Nubia has elected to create a screen that defies the pack. It will come with a screen-to-body ratio of 83.27%! That is even higher than the industry norm of between 70-80%.

For specs, the phone sports a 6-inch 1080p display and comes with an octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz (which we think will be the Snapdragon 652). There’s 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable ROM and a 16MP rear camerawith an 8MP one for selfies. Other features includes a large 4000mAh battery, Android 5.1 OS and 4G LTE support.

We will have to wait and see for the pricing and availability.


Rumours: ZTE Nubia Z11 with no bezel spotted online

ZTE’s Nubia series of smartphone represents a mixture of high-end specs with mid-tier pricing, which makes everyone happy. The upcoming Nubia Z11 may be changing the recipe though, but with the (almost) bezelles display, many people could just be enamoured enough to pay the extra cash.

The upcoming model will be featuring an all-metal body, and as per usual these days, a fingerprint scanner for security. What makes this model different from the rest of the manufacturers out there is the bezelless display as can be seen in the photo below.

While many manufacturers out there have been trying to minimise the bezel around their smartphone screen, ZTE has managed to make one without a bezel, well almost. Laid from edge to edge and curved at the ends, the glass panel refracts the light coming from the display in such a way that it creates the “bezel-less” illusion. Below it we have the Nubia-signature circular capacitive button. Stay tuned to TechNave for more coverage of the upcoming Nubia Z11.


Rumours: ZTE Nubia Z17 renders leaked, could be launched early June 2017

Just recently we covered a video showing the IP67 capabilities of the upcoming ZTE flagship the Nubia Z17. Today, a leaked invitation from ZTE themselves showed that the official reveal could be on 1 June 2017. Interestingly, the invitation also highlighted the letters ‘AI’. Could there be a possible emphasis on artificial intelligence?

On another note, several leaked images also reveal a possible render of the Nubia Z17 in a sparkling blue colour. The images also show the different sides of the upcoming flagship device, revealing possible glass housing.

As of right now though, not much is known about the specs but what we might know is the following:

No indication of any Malaysian release dates or prices can be seen yet but we can expect it to be not far from the Chinese release date of 1 June 2017.

Please be reminded that these are only speculations so please take it with an open mind. The opening is only less than two weeks away so stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news and updates.


Rumours: ZTE Nubia Z17 to have IP67 water resistance

A video from the Chinese social media Weibo has recently surfaced, showing the upcoming ZTE Flagship, the Nubia Z17 and its ability to handle a very wet situation.

The video clearly shows the bezel-less device surviving very well in a kitchen sink filled with water.

If this video is valid, the Nubia Z17 will be the first of its kind to have an IP67 certification for water and dust resistance.

Not much is known yet about the Nubia Z17 but what we know is that it might be packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 with 6GB RAM and a 128GB internal storage. The phone will also probably be running on Android 7.1.1.

However with all rumours, please do take it with a pinch of salt. These are still early speculations and no news of any Malaysian release dates or pricings can be found at this moment. Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news and updates.


Rumours: ZTE Nubia Z9 picture shows dual curved edges like Samsung Galaxy S6 edge?

The ZTE Nubia Z9 was recently pictured featuring dual curved edges. The only other smartphone in the world to have dual-curved edges is the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, but it appears that the curved screens on the Nubia Z9 are less curved than the Galaxy S6 edge. The Nubia Z9 still looks very nice though with it's metal frame and what looks to be a one-touch fingerprint sensor under the home button. Other tech specs and features may include a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor or a similarly 64-bit hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor. Other notable tech specs could include 3GB or 4GB of RAM and a 5.5-inch display with 2K or 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution. No news on any Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but it could well appear via third-party sellers in the near future.


Rumours: ZTE Quartz Android Wear smartwatch coming soon

With Google possibly launching Android Wear 2.0 on 9th of February, there’s been a spike of smartwatch leaks and rumours. We first heard about the LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style, which are to be the first devices to ship with Android Wear 2.0.

According to a new leak, ZTE seemed to be the latest company to join in on Android Wear. Allegedly called the ZTE Quartz, ZTE is working on its first smartwatch that runs Android Wear. Though, this is not ZTE’s first attempt at making wearables, as it had made smartwatches such as the W01, as well as Venus G1 and S2 activity trackers in the past.

Interestingly, the ZTE Quartz is rumoured to have Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, allowing for data access even when not paired to a smartphone, as well as the ability of take calls on your wrist. There’s not much details on its specs, except for the model number being ZW10. This could be that ZTE is really good at keeping secrets compared to its competitors, or it is still very much in development and very far from release. Thus, it is impossible to tell if we’ll be expecting the ZTE Quartz to be unveiled during MWC in Barcelona later this month.


Rumours: ZTE to announce new flagship, the Axon 7

We have seen several ZTE models being sold in Malaysia in recent years. More known to Malaysian as suppliers of high speed and 4G modems, the brand ZTE is gaining traction around the world for high quality yet affordable smartphones to own. Their upcoming flagship smartphone may be something that the big boys should look out for, as it is rumoured to come with great specs, at a potentially low price. Say hello to the ZTE Axon 7.

As per usual, the Chinese telecom regulator TENAA outted the specs of the upcoming phone long before any official announcements are made. We can expect a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip, a 5.5-inch QHD screen, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage (plus more through a microSD slot), a fingerprint scanner, and 20MP/8MP cameras for the rear and front use. Plus there is a 3140mAh battery to power everything up.

No news as yet on the type of build material for the body, but we may see it being clad in metal, and it should come in Gold as one of its colour options. What we are liking is the seemingly endless from display, with is near to naught bezel around the screen.

The launch of the device is set to be on the 26th of May, so we will update with more info once more appears online, right here on TechNave.


Rumours: first 64-bit HTC smartphone leaked as HTC A11, tech specs included

It isn't a big secret that mobile devices are jumping onto the 64-bit bandwagon. We've already seen any number of 64-bit tablets but it appears that the first 64-bit smartphone from HTC may well be a model going by the codename of HTC A11. Reports indicate that it could be under the Desire branding and midrange tech specs that include:

The lack of any LED flash could mean that this is more of an entry-level to midrange smartphone with a price range around RM400 to RM500 or so. So far, it looks like this HTC A11 will reach markets in the USA first under  Sprint. No Malaysia release dates or actual pricing details yet but stay tuned and we'll keep you updated as to any new developments.


Rumours hint that Google will release the Pixel Watch

Based on a statement made by Evan Blass on his Twitter account, there may be a chance we could see Google releasing their take on smartwatches with the Google Pixel Watch. Not only that, there were several evidence to back up Evan’s claim on the upcoming smartwatch such as Google developing 3 WearOS watches codenamed Ling, Triton and Sardine and all of them are equipped with the Snapdragon Wear 3100 which brings significant boost in battery performance.

On another note, the Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Second generation Pixel Buds is expected to release at the same time as the Google Pixel Watch. There is no official announcement when the Google Pixel branded products will be made available in Malaysia as well as how much it will be priced in the local market. As always with rumours like these, take every bit of information with a grain of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


Rumours hint that the iPhone 13 will be slightly thicker and it'll have a smaller display notch

It seems that a report by MacOtakara.jp hints that the upcoming Apple iPhone 13 will most likely be slightly thicker compared to the iPhone 12 and it has a slightly smaller display notch. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the iPhone 13, the leaked info does give us a better idea on what to expect when it is officially available in the local market.

Other than what was mentioned above, it also seems that the smartphone in question will also the exact same camera bump as the current generation iPhones with roughly the same specs. With that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Apple has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming iPhone 13 potentially being slightly thicker? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Among Us is going virtual, will support multiple VR platforms

For the vast majority of casual gamers, the hype around the game Among Us has petered out. Of course, good developers always find ways to improve their game and accessibility. This time around, Innersloth has something big to announce for the game.

Yesterday, Innersloth announced that Among US is going virtual at The Game Awards. Specifically, the studio is working with Schell Games to convert the original game into a virtual reality (VR) version. It will allow players to play the game in first-person view using VR headsets like the PlayStation VR, Oculus Quest 2, and Valve Index.

Innersloth hasn't revealed much about the new VR version so far. But the short teaser did reveal that you can view the game's map in full 3D and work on the tasks more interactively. The developer also confirmed that the first map will be Skeld and that multiplayer will be supported.

Personally, this is an interesting direction to take games like Among Us. In our opinion, VR is indeed a suitable platform for interactive games like this. What do you think, are you excited about Among Us VR? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for future updates about this.


Rumours: honor 7, 6 Plus, 6, 4X and 4C smartphones getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow in February 2016?

While we recently reported that the Huawei honor 7 and a number of Huawei and Honor smartphones are going to receive the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update, new reports indicate that the honor 7, 6 Plus, 6, 4X and 4C could get said update as soon as February 2016. This rumour comes courtesy of an Honor India tweet, so it is likely going to be official. No word yet on the Huawei smartphones but we could see said updates around that time as well.


Rumours: honor 8 and honor X3 to be launched on July 5

Get ready everyone, the honor 8 is expected to be announced in China next month, and the availability to commence a week after the announcement. The new flagship for honor is expected to have similar feature list as the Huawei P9, but as a lower price.

The specs of the rumoured honor 8 includes Huawei’s Kirin 955 chipset and 4 GB of RAM across four different variants. The honor 8 is expected to come with a 5.2-inch Full HD display, dual-camera array on the back, 3,200 mAh battery and USB Type-C.

It is reported that there will be multiple versions of the honor 8 to be offered – two 32GB variants (with and without NFC), a 64GB variant, and a 128GB variant, which will be paired with a QHD display. The prices for the honor 8 is expected to start from USD 305 (~RM 1259).

There is also an unannounced tablet, simply named honor X3 slated to be launched alongside the honor 8. No information of it as of nowm so stay tuned to TechNave for more up-to-date information.


Rumours: honor 8 appears at oppomart for $399 (RM1592), coming to Malaysia soon?

The front and back glass encased honor 8 has apparently appeared and been priced at online retailer oppomart. The oppomart listing reveals tech specs and a price tag of $399 (RM1592). Adding on 6% GST raises this to about RM1687 but this is by no means the confirmed Malaysia pricing.

Tech specs were more or less confirmed as below:

It appears that we may be getting 2 versions of the honor 8 though with one featuring a 5.2-inch full HD display, 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. No news on the higher-end version with a 5.2-inch 2K or 2560 x 1440 pixel display, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage but we expect it to be the honor 8 Enhanced Edition, based on the previous honor 7 Enhanced Edition naming convention.

Our previous exclusive yet image embargoed hands-on with the device revealed a very beautiful device with circular wave patterns beneath the rear glass that shimmered blue when reflecting light. However, we should know more about it soon, as it has been rumoured to be coming to Malaysia sometime in August 2016. Stay tuned for more at TechNave.com.


Rumours: iOS 7 Going for Flatter Black and White User Interface?

Rumours about what Apple is going to do extend even to their upcoming iOS 7 operating system, with many wondering what Apple have up their sleeves this time. With the impending Worldwide Developer Conference this 10 June 2013, we may not have to wait that long, but rumours about iOS 7, the next big version of Apple's mobile operating system are practically buzzing. While quite a few rumours indicate that iOS7 is going for a flatter look, a new bit of information is that the user interface or UI may be going for more black and white elements.

This rumour surfaced after design teams for the new iOS mentioned that they were dropping the heavy textures and skeuomorphic design philosophy used by former Senior VP of iOS Scott Forstall. Fans may miss the glossy surfaces and shadows as icons become cleaner and flatter (less 3D effects). Many mainstays of the existing iOS are expected to change as Apple are working on a cleaner Notification center with Vimeo and Flickr integration and dedicated FaceTime for iPhone users. The Weather app may have animated weather conditions while the Game Center and Newsstand will get new backgrounds and textures. The iOS 7 concept video below shows how a flatter look could be, but doesn't exactly incorporate the new black and white elements:


Rumours: iPhone 7 Plus device appears showing a smart connector

Yesterday, we reported a suspicious iPhone device held by a Chinese celebrity of what it may be an Apple iPhone 7 because of its missing antenna lines on the back. Now we got another image leak and this time it's the iPhone 7 Plus, due to the dual rear camera and a smart connector which is a first.

The "new" iPhone 7 Plus posted a few hours ago has some interesting feature, first is dual rear camera which we've been seeing a lot, another feature is the smart connector like the iPad Pro that is seen at the back as well which seems odd, because a smart connector on the iPad Pro provides the user power and data to accessories like a keyboard, for example, or charging purpose. We're not if Apple is planning another type of accessory for it, but taking it into consideration it might be for the missing 3.5mm headphone jack. Speaking of that, the picture doesn't show if the device has the feature or not which has been a hot topic among Apple fans.

So what do you think of these "new" images? Is the internet trying to fool us again? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: iPhone 7 design complete and spotted in public?

We are only two months away from Apple unveiling their upcoming Apple iPhone 7 series and there have been a "berzillion" rumours circling about what the device could feature. As many of you may know already, rumour has it that the iPhone 7 might actually look similar to the iPhone 6s so there won't be many changes aside especially the speculated missing 3.5mm headphone jack. And believe it or not, we may have just got a glimpse of what it may actually look like.

Just a few hours ago, Chinese celebrity Cecelia posted a new wefie on her Weibo account and users have spotted something interesting. The iPhone that she was holding may seem like an ordinary one, however, the design says otherwise, because the antenna lines are missing. For those who don't know, there are two antenna lines on the back of the iPhone 6s, so the fact that she's holding an iPhone with no antenna lines are causing quite a buzz.

What's more, there's also another leaked image of the supposedly iPhone 7 in a close-up shot, looking exactly the same as the one she was holding. The close-up iPhone 7 picture has a clearer view and the camera bump is visible from previous design leaks that say it would.

Is this just trickery or some fake China product? What do you think of this design? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: is Xiaomi coming out with their own Pinecone processors?

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Xiaomi may soon be following in the footsteps of Huawei and Samsung as they are rumoured to be coming out with their own Pinecone processors for their upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5C or Mi 6 smartphones. Huawei's own Kirin processors are quickly proving themselves to be a match with Samsung's Exynos processors in their new Huawei Mate 9 phone so Xiaomi could reap huge benefits by making their own processors.

This also means that they would not have to pay extra for Qualcomm or Snapdragon processors but due to the high cost of processor development we don't expect this to cause the prices for Xiaomi phones to fall anytime soon. One fine day maybe, so no obvious Malaysia release dates just yet.


Rumours: is a new dual rear camera ASUS ZenFone 4 coming to Malaysia soon?

A new ASUS ZenFone appears to be coming to Malaysia soon as described in a US FCC certificate. The ASUS X00ID bears tech specs that include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5.5-inch 720p display and Android Nougat 7.0. The most interesting feature remains the 13MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and 8MP front camera indicating that this could either be the next ASUS ZenFone 4 Go or ASUS ZenFone 4 Live. It probably isn't the ZenFone 4 Max as that has dual 13MP rear cameras, 4GB RAM and a Full HD display. What do you think? Discuss in our Facebook page and stay tuned for more at TechNave.com.


Rumours: is another Huawei Nexus device coming soon?

Reports indicate that Huawei could be making another Huawei Nexus device this year after last year's Huawei Nexus 6P. Honestly, we're not surprised, as the Nexus 6P is by far the best Nexus device yet but this rumour actually comes from a statement made by Charlene Munilall, Huawei South Africa, General Manager. No actual tech specs or Malaysia release dates and pricing details were revealed but we assume that it will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM and at least a 2K display with the capability to support Android Daydream VR.

"The Nexus product is a very niche product… the techies love it but there’s a very small number of people that buy it. Hence Cellucity only brought 300… into the country…The operators generally don’t take up the Nexus device. That said, the distributors, our open market, do bring in the device, that’s how Cellucity got it… and that will still be the same this year. We’re doing the Nexus again this year, by the way,”-Charlene Munilall, general manager, Consumer Business Group, Huawei

Check out our hands-on with the gold coloured Huawei Nexus 6P


Rumours: leaked Huawei P10 renders confirm front fingerprint sensor?

Leaked press renders of the upcoming Huawei P10 have appeared and they seem to confirm that it will use a front fingerprint sensor. Our bet is that it will be a multi usage fingerprint sensor like the one we saw on the Huawei MediaPad M3. No official tech specs or Malaysia release dates yet but it will likely use either a Kirin 960 or Kirin 965 processor, 4GB RAM, 2K display and offer a new DSLR camera feature, perhaps enhanced portrait mode?

There have also been rumours of a smarter AI or Virtual Assistant as well. In any case, we fully expect a larger P10 Plus as well, perhaps with a 5.7-inch dual curved edge display but as always, do take this rumour with a grain of salt.


Among Us is now available on the Nintendo Switch but maybe you shouldn't get it

If you love Among Us and own a Nintendo Switch, here's some good news for you - the popular mobile game just made its debut on the console today! It's not free though, as it costs $5 USD which is ~RM20.26 excluding tax.

On top of that, the description also mentioned that the game includes online features that require a Nintendo Switch Online membership and a Nintendo Account. Having a Switch means you already have one Nintendo Account, but the Switch online membership is another package that is sold separately. If you can find 5 users under the family plan, the standard pricing is RM25 per year in Malaysia.

Prep the airlock and join your crewmates in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal!!#AmongUsGame by @InnerslothDevs is available today on #NintendoSwitch! #IndieWorld pic.twitter.com/RTrsLS02tV

Honestly, you're better off buying the game on Steam which is just RM12.50. Or even better - play the game for free on your mobile phone but with the presence of advertisements. The choice is up to you! Have fun, stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: leaked pics of BlackBerry Z30 with Z10 and Q5, plus unboxed video?

The BlackBerry Z30 or A10 as it is codenamed has made several appearances on its own already, and now we get to see it side by side with the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry Q5. From just it's appearance alone, it is quite obvious that the Z30 will have a much larger screen but retain nearly the same look and feel as the Z10. In terms of tech specs the only major upgrade for this supposedly "most powerful BlackBerry" is the slightly higher clocked processor and larger 5-inch 720p screen. Recently the Z30 has also appeared in a new video complete with boxing which you can check out below:


Rumours: leaked render images of ASUS Zenfone 3 and Zenfone 3 Deluxe appear?

The folks at Red Dot 21 recently showcased renders of the yet to be released ASUS ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Deluxe. They expect a 2.5D glass on both front and back with a curved metal frame, that looks much like the Samsung Galaxy S6. However, the renders don't seem to agree on there being a front home button, with one having it and the other not. For long-time ASUS ZenFone users, this doesn't look like a ZenFone at all, despite the concentric circle panel on the bottom, as the ZenFone series never had any physical home button on the front.

No other tech specs were mentioned except for it using a USB Type-C port. No Malaysia release date and pricing details were available yet but according to our sources, the next ASUS ZenFones are expected to be announced in June 2016 during Computex. Like all rumours, take this with a pinch of salt, but in our opinion this isn't what the next ASUS ZenFones will look like at all but we expect more "leaked" concepts to appear soon. Perhaps we'll see some Apple iPhone inspired renders instead, but we shouldn't have to wait longer than a couple of months to find out for sure.


Rumours: more metal body Samsung Galaxy Alpha pics leaked

More pictures of the metal body Samsung Galaxy Alpha have appeared and this time they are quite clear. The pictures reveal a fairly standard design with a matte white backside. No sign of any brushed metal back cover as shown in previous press renders but the sides reveal a flat and thin design very similar to an Apple iPhone 5s. Tech specs and features have yet to be confirmed but rumours indicate that they will be midrange. Further tech spec details include an octa-core Samsung Exynos 5433 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, 4.8-inch display with 720p pixel resolution, 12MP rear camera, 2MP front camera and Android 4.4.4. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet, but it could likely be unveiled at the upcoming Samsung UNPACKED 2014 event alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on 3 September 2014. Check out the pictures for yourself below.


Rumours: new ASUS MeMo Pad 8 pictured with old MeMo Pad 8?

The 64-bit Intel processor powered ASUS MeMo Pad 8 tablets recently announced over at Computex 2014 has made an appearance. Coming courtesy of an anonymous tipster, we show pics of the new ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (ME181C) next to the old ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (ME180A). Note the slightly slimmer bezels, thinner profile and overall sleeker and more compact look. While  there aren't any pics of the backside, pics during Computex 2014 revealed that the rear camera would be on the upper corner and not have a hump like the current tablet. The tipster goes on to say that while the old ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (ME180A) feels rubberized, the new ASUS MeMo Pad 8 has a ceramic feel to it. No Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but we expect it to come in or after August 2014. Check out the pics below for yourself: