Mozilla reaches 100th release of Firefox, brings multiple features across platforms

Mozilla Team has reached a milestone by releasing the Firefox 100. The latest release will arrive with multiple features that users might have wanted. Now, let's find out what they are!

Mozilla has announced some of the features coming on its official blog. One of them would be the picture-in-picture (PiP) functionality on the browser now supports captions and subtitles. Furthermore, it will also get a first-run language switcher that Mozilla describes as a "new feature that makes it easier for people to use their preferred language." It works by recognising the device's language preference and asking if the user would like to switch. The credit card autofill will also be introduced in more regions, including the UK, France, and Germany.

Besides the desktop version, the Android app is getting a handful of new features as well. The latest version of Firefox for Android will organise user's URL history more efficiently by removing duplicate URL entries. Tabs will also get minor tweaks, while unused tabs will become inactive after 14 days and get moved to a separate section named 'Inactive Tabs.' The HTTPS-only mode from Firefox Focus, Mozilla's privacy-oriented browser, has been added into the list too.

However, if you're expecting any major design changes, they're not happening. Mozilla is only adding two new browser wallpapers for the Android and iOS apps, namely Beach vibes and Twilight hills. These new wallpapers are accessible to all users across the globe via Settings on Firefox.

We're proud of how far the browser has come, and anyone here using this over Google Chrome? Leave a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Much ado about Nothing! First look at the phone (1), the company’s first ever smartphone

Nothing, the consumer tech startup that’s making waves in the industry has revealed the first image for its upcoming smartphone, the Nothing phone (1) which is due to be announced on 12 July 2022. The first ever smartphone by the company, it follows the same minimalist aesthetic of its popular ear (1) earbuds by making the rear look somewhat transparent.

Shared by the Nothing official Twitter account earlier today, an image of the rear of the phone (1) with a parrot sitting over it can be seen alongside the device’s official name. In the tweet, Nothing wrote of the phone (1) being bold, warm, full of soul and a return to instinct.

The tweet further revealed that the device will be revealed on 12 July 2022 and that fans can tune in via this link. You can also get notified regarding the event by entering your email via the link.

Carl Pei, OnePlus co-founder and current CEO and co-founder of Nothing shared the tweet by his company and said that the reason why the design of the phone (1) is revealed was due to leaks being harder to contain nowadays. Furthermore, it is also for all the fans that have been waiting for the first images of the phone for a long time.

So, what do you guys think of the rear design of the phone (1)? Would you grab the first ever smartphone by Nothing?

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


Mugen launches Samsung Galaxy Note 3 6500 mAh battery

While many people complain that their smartphone or phablet doesn't have big enough batteries, the solutions available to them are mostly external through powerbanks or additional power covers with built-in batteries. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 owners have another option thanks to Mugen, which is to replace the existing 3200 mAh battery with a 6500 mAh battery. The new Mugen HLI-N9005XL battery is a bit thicker than the standard 3200 mAh Samsung battery but Mugen solves this by adding on a custom fit back cover. This also means that if you use the Mugen battery and cover, your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is going to be slightly thicker than the standard 8.3mm. While we can't confirm it, the custom Mugen backside also looks to be completely hard shell plastic and not the plastic faux leather of the standard Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The benefits could be well worth it though as you get more than double the operating life for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for about 5 days to a week depending on usage. No other tech specs were available but we do know that it will be available in black or white and priced at $98.50 (RM315). Again, no specific Malaysia release dates but it should ship to the US and other markets from 6 December 2013.


Multiplayer coming to Mario Kart Tour mobile on 9 March 2020

Been itching to toss a turtle shell at your friends in Mario Kart Tour? Then here's good news for you. Nintendo has confirmed that multiplayer is finally coming to the Mario Kart Tour, a mobile version of Mario Kart that is available to both Android and iOS users.

Starting 9 March 2020 (Malaysian time), you'll be able to play with up to seven other players in local or online multiplayer. The multiplayer modes will be available on that day from 12 pm onwards, though it's possible that the update will drop earlier before the servers go into maintenance. So far, Nintendo has confirmed that there will be three types of multiplayer modes.

In the first one, a player becomes the race host and can invite other friends to join. It's kind of like the standard multiplayer arcade mode in the Nintendo Switch version of Mario Kart. The other two modes are Standard Races and Gold Races, which are online multiplayer modes where there are sets of rules that change daily and allow you to increase your account's Grade. Also, Gold Races are only available to players with a premium subscription to Mario Kart Tour.

If you haven't tried Mario Kart Tour, you can download it now from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Better get some practice at throwing shells before the big update next week! For those who are already playing this game, what are your impressions of it so far compared to a full console version? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more game news.


Multiple Samsung Galaxy S21 series promo images leak thinner retail box, new dual zoom lens system and more

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series will be revealed real soon tomorrow and promotional images are leaking out like crazy. Thanks to @rquandt, it seems to point out that most of the previous rumours are coming true. From the thin boxes to tech specs, here's everything you need to know.

Starting with the most 'controversial' one, there are two retail package images with the tagline "What's in the box". As you can see, the box is exactly like Apple's iPhone 12 series and it's said that there's no charging adapter and earphones anymore. Other than that, the USB C cable, SIM ejector and a quick start manual book are present.

In terms of tech specs highlights, there are multiple marketing images that we would likely see in the future. The Galaxy S21 series promotional teasers hint IP68 water and dust resistant rating, 512GB internal storage, 64MP camera, and of course 5G connectivity. One of the images also highlighted a new dual zoom lens system on the Galaxy S21 and S21+, so whatever it is, we will be briefed more about it tomorrow night.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series livestream will begin on 14 January 2021 at 11 PM. Will you be planning to stay up to watch? If not, no worries because we will be watching it so until then, stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Multiple companies vying for digital banking licence in Malaysia

Digital banking is something Malaysia is looking into and many companies are hoping to get the licence to operate one in Malaysia. Thus far, the companies that are interested seem to include Grab, Razer, AirAsia, Axiata, CIMB, Ant Financial, and possibly Maybank.

According to Reuters, sources claim that these companies are already exploring the possibility of going into digital banking. Last year, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) declared that it will issue up to five licences that will allow a company to run a digital bank. Also, it was confirmed that this digital bank can either be a conventional bank or Islamic bank.

The licensing framework for this will not be completed until the end of June, which means no company can get a licence yet. But it's entirely possible for companies to start planning for it, especially since there are already some requirements announced in advance. Case in point, the draft proposal currently has a clause stating that digital banks must provide product and services to "under-served and unserved segments". These banks must also be able to maintain an investment capital of RM100 million and eventually ramp up to RM300 million.

It's still early day so it's still hard for the general public to understand what differentiates a digital bank from a regular one. Hopefully, we'll know more about this in the coming months. To those of you who have knowledge or expertise in this area, do let us know by commenting on our Facebook page! And remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Multiple early users are reporting a green tint or dead pixels issue on the Nothing Phone (1)

From time to time, some smartphones would suffer the green tint effect from the displays. Although not every model of a particular series would have the issue, the latest problem is coming from the Nothing Phone (1) with multiple users reporting it.

According to sources, the green tint issue seems to be appearing more frequently on the front camera and some even have dead pixels around it. For instance, an Indian customer noticed the green tint on his Nothing Phone (1) and requested a replacement from Flipkart. Oddly enough, the replacement unit also has the same green tint display.

Received my phone 1 today ...found screen having green tint at top of display ..pls resolve it, am totally disappointed .... Fan of the beauty of the phone pls replace it or fix it also dropped a mail on support nothing with my email [email protected] pic.twitter.com/B6FcyLc22L

Wow @Flipkart awesome job, within 2 consecutive days you managed to send two phones with defective screens. Even the replacement phone has tint issue.just another day for you guys @getpeid @nothing @AmreliaRuhez @geekyranjit @TrakinTech @igyaan pic.twitter.com/SDQ4FBpmOo

#GreenTintNothing@getpeid @nothing Hi Carl, so Nothing is new in Nothing Phone 1, we already have seen the same "Green Tint display" issue in some of the previous OP phones as well. So what's for the hype all about? @geekyranjit @GyanTherapy @igyaan pic.twitter.com/ODfBPSna5j

We received the Nothing phone (1) Indian retail unit this morning. And just three hours in, we are seeing dead pixels around the selfie camera in our unit. Disappointing!!Any of you facing any similar hardware issues in #Nothingphone1? pic.twitter.com/2jlsfIFaDB

@nothing Have received Nothing Phone 1 yesterday & after 1 hour this dead pixel appeared. What to do with this now? pic.twitter.com/b20WpYdKyf

Besides him, multiple complaints can be found on Twitter and Reddit too. Perhaps the most glaring issue is the folks from Beehom seeing the aforementioned dead pixels around the front camera. Of course, this has already caught the Nothing brand's attention and the support team is "awaiting details to help solve the issue".

As we mentioned earlier, it seems that not every Nothing Phone (1) has the green tint or dead pixels issue. We can only hope that none of the units sold in Malaysia will have it too. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Multiple game servers from Origin and Blizzard facing issue

Just this morning earlier, it seems that there are multiple games are facing issues preventing players from logging to play. Looking at @downdetector, the problem first started on 29 February on Origin and it has become a problem on other platforms. This includes Star Wars Battlefront, Battlefield, World of Warcraft and many more.

Apart from Origin, the network issue found itself to Blizzard as well. Even the PlayStation Network encountered a problem, same goes to Dota 2 this morning. It's not just the games, but other entertainment apps like Spotify got the issue 8 hours ago (at the time of writing this news). Online streaming websites like Funimation and Crunchyroll are currently fine now as they had the same issue yesterday.

To check if your game is down, we got the list below. Do note that some of the games below may have recovered so do check local listings.

Things are looking much better. Some services still recovering, but we’re seeing lots of people getting back into games now.Thank you for being so patient with us on this! We’ll keep working to ensure things stay stable.We hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend! https://t.co/qMN95EwQA4

Currently, Origin has reported on their Twitter account that their servers have made some recovery but some of the games and regions are still affected. Their team are still working it out and hope to get things back on track for their fans. Restarting the Origin client may also help.

By the way, there is a promo sale going on at Origin client. You ought to check it out. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL review - Energy-saving 8-inch tablet with 4G LTE

The bigger the tablet, the bigger the screen or display and because displays remain the biggest battery drainer on an Android tablet, tablets with bigger displays don't often last that long on a single charge. The ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL not only has a bigger 8-inch 720p HD display, it also offers higher-end features like an 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and 4G LTE connectivity. As one of the few ASUS ZenPad tablets to not use an Intel processor, how does the ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL perform? Find out in our review of the ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL below.

Just like the previously reviewed ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 and ZenPad 7.0, the ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL looks like a thin and slim clutch case bag complete with leather-like plastic back and rounded grip. There are no changes to the front design either with slim bezels, a single but slightly larger front speaker and an interchangeable Zen Case backplate. In short, it is a slightly larger but still very attractive tablet, but you can check out the full tech specs and features below:

Features-wise, the ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL clearly brings a bit more to the ZenPad family with a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor along with single SIM 4G LTE connectivity. This ZenPad can still make calls and answer SMS like a normal smartphone while the 8-inch display also offers 720p HD viewing with a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution along with dts-HD Premium Sound audio technologies. It is however, thinner than the ZenPad 7.0 at 8.5mm but heavier at 350g.

The ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL retains the same leather-like backplate that can be changed into a power case, clutch cover or audio cover

Since it has an interchangeable Zen Case backplate, this also means that you can attach a Power Case, Clutch Cover and Audio Cover as well, letting you customize the ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL as you want. Other features include an 8MP PixelMaster rear camera and 5MP front camera, both with no LED flash but the larger resolution does mean you can use the PixelMaster low-light feature for the rear camera.

On our usual benchmarks, the ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL got a respectable AnTuTu score of 21936. What is crucial to note here is that 3D performance is excellent for a tablet of this size with 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme at 2590 and Epic Citadel offering 57.4 fps on 720p HD pixel resolutions.

The ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL does well in Epic Citadel

While it runs similar hardware with the ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser, the ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL can play Asphalt 8: Airborne on high quality visual settings with just a little lag here and there. Thankfully, this performance does not come at the cost of battery life as the power sipping ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL offered up a battery life of 2 to 3 days on normal usage and 1 and a half days on heavy usage. It also handles multitasking well, running multiple apps with no lag.

You can go quite fast in Asphalt 8: Airborne on the ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL

While audio is clear and has good quality the single speaker isn't loud enough for Skype calls or as your personal boombox but you can attach an Audio Cover for that. Movie watching performance is also good and the tablet is also a lot more stable, perhaps thanks to the change in hardware and processor.

While built in audio isn't that loud, when combined with the Audio cover, the ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL really shines as a mobile movie machine

The better balance between the processor and camera also ensures smoother overall performance, especially when it comes to functions that involve processing such as optimization or the interpolation of the super resolution shot. Video recording is also smoother but the slow motion feature still lags somewhat.

Auto 8MP (above) and Low-light mode (below)


Multiple new Sony products in CES 2016

Sony Corporation revealed many new products during CES 2016 planned for this year, the products revealed by Sony Electronics (SEL) President and COO Michael Fasulo were the X93D series of BRAVIA 4K LCD TV, new Sony audio products, three new camcorder series, and two new Life Space UX products which can be found below.

Sony Corporation President and CEO Kazuo Hirai stated, “From the choices we’re making to be differentiated and unique, to the curiosity that drives our passion to face challenges, to our commitment as enablers of creativity, it is clear that the philosophical and strategic pillars are in place to continue to build a stronger, better, more profitable Sony. Providing kando continues to be the core focus and goal of our business.”

As Sony continues to emphasize on high quality, realistic and immersive visuals, they have brought forth a new next-generation TV that combines 4K picture and HDR together. Introducing the new X93D, it features Sony’s brand new Slim Backlight Drive that drives image quality to the highest possible in 4K view providing brighter highlights, deeper blacks, and more brilliant colours. What’s more, it’s design is slim which saves a lot of space and looks like a moving picture hanging on a wall.

Next, the three new products from h.ear series - h.ear go, h.ear on, and h.ear in are equipped with Hi-Res audio technology; the h.ear go is a portable wireless speaker, while the h.ear on and h.ear in are wireless headphones that complement the wired headsets previously released.

Aside from that, new EXTRA BASS (XB) products are also available - the MDR-XB650BT headphones, SRS-XB3 and SRS-XB2 wireless speakers, and GTK-XB7 high power audio system. Sony will continue to expand these lineups further, in order to meet the needs of music lovers around the world, who have increasingly diverse listening styles and musical tastes.

The new FDR-AXP55, FDR-AX53 4K Handycam camcorder, are equipped with equipped with a new 20x optical zoom ZEISS lens as well as a high-sensitivity image sensor with pixel size approximately 1.6 times greater than in the current 4K Handycam model.  Balanced Optical SteadyShot technology is also available, along with a new Fast Intelligent AF and a new microphone that captures high stereo sounds. Similarly, the new HDR-PJ675 and HDR-CX450 HD Handycam also possesses the same technology.

As for shooting videos, the HDR-AS50R will come packaged with the Live-View Remote. The remote gives the user total control over the Action Cam from a distance anywhere from sports, recreational activities and even underwater up to 60 meters below the surface.

Finally, Sony will also be launching the 10cm cubic Portable Ultra Short Throw Projector. Equipped with internal speakers and battery, the compact projector is capable of showing a 22-inch to 80-inch image onto walls, tables, or any other adjacent surface. Not to forget the Glass Sound Speaker, a product that can fill every corner of the room with crystal clear sound through its tube-shaped organic glass that envelops the LED source, and able to light up any interior environment with a beautiful warm glow.

Both the Portable Ultra Short Throw Projector and the Glass Sound Speaker will launch in Japan first during spring and in the US in the first half of this year.

For more Sony news in CES 2016, visit their on-going live coverage website to find out more.


Multiple reports are saying the OnePlus 8 series could start from ~RM3389

Although OnePlus isn't the flagship killer than we knew, it's still exciting to read some news about their upcoming products. In this latest rumour mill, multiple sources have claimed the European market has decided on the price tag. Do take note these are all speculation so read it with a grain of salt.

According to sources, it seems that there will be two different memory variants for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. It starts with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage, while the highest one goes up to 12GB of RAM, 256GB storage. With this, that means there are 4 price tags for each model and considering the fact that OnePlus is jumping on the 5G bandwagon, the cost will probably be higher than last year's predecessor.

Anyway, below is the speculated cost for each model:

Previous, the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro were more €579 (~RM2729) and €759 (~RM3577) respectively. But as usual, the European pricing tends to be higher than our local price. What do you all think of the price, though? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


Multiple sources hinting the Nintendo Switch Pro appearance at E3 2021

From time and time, we would see and read news about the so-called Nintendo Switch Pro variant that could be coming out this year. Despite this, the news doesn't hold a lot of weight but maybe this latest one could.

According to Bloomberg, Nintendo could start manufacturing the new Switch Pro in July and launch it in September or October 2021. There is also strong evidence that they might unveil it formally in E3 2021 which starts from 12 June, as they are making their appearance there. Leakers Emily and Nick from Twitter also received news that Nintendo was supposed to announce it this week but it has been pushed back.

At the moment, I’m told the Super Nintendo Switch (that’s what I want the name to be damn it) Direct/Mini Direct/Announcement is scheduled for Thursday. But it’s been pushed before, could be again.

let's get freak out for no real reason https://t.co/LfFiVZJHMw https://t.co/l1higyB3IQ pic.twitter.com/WZFMiNqIpp

The Switch Pro also appeared online briefly on Amazon Mexico but of course, it has been taken down. This is not the first time that Amazon Mexico has done, as previously, the Spyro Reignited Trilogy game also appeared before it was officially announced by Activision back in 2018. The leak before revealed a September release date but it got delayed until November during that year.

In terms of features, the Switch Pro could sport a 7-inch OLED display in 720p. Although it can't reach 1080p natively, rumours have it that the dock can support up to 4K resolution. We can only wait and see until E3 2021 which is just around the corner. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Muslim Pro App Keeps you in Touch with Faith

Combining everything you could need as a Muslim, Muslim Pro is an Android and iOS app designed to keep you in touch with Islam and your faith through your smartphone. With more than 5 million downloads in various Muslim countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, United Emirates, Turkey and Morocco the app offers many features in one app. These features include:

In view of the month of Ramadhan in Malaysia, the Muslim Pro creators have put up a web version of the app at www.muslimpro.com. While it is particularly useful during Ramadhan, it can also be very handy for those travelling overseas, doing their umrah or planning to do the Haj pilgrimage. The app was produced by Bitsmedia Pte Ltd, which is a Singapore-based Mobile apps development company. Click on the Android and iOS versions for more information. For a closer look at Muslim Pro check out the video below:


Muslim Pro app reportedly selling users' location data to the US military and third-party brokers

For those who don't know what is the app, Muslim Pro is a prayer app that sends daily reminders about praying and readings from the Quran. Dubbed as the "most popular" Muslim app ever with over 98 million downloads, it looks like they got themselves in hot water right now as it was reported that they have been selling users' data and location to the US military.

Muslim Pro is also accused of selling the data to third-party brokers which the US military also bought according to Vice's Motherboard news column. Moreover, the column further stated that one of the third-party brokers known as X-Mode is the one responsible for selling the data to the US military and defence contractors. X-Mode's reply to the Motherboard that their business focus based on three areas - counter-terrorism, cybersecurity and predicting future COVID-19 hotspots.

According to sources, the US military has spent $90,656 on location data mines from Babel Street in April. Similarly to X-Mode's defence, US Special Operations Command spokesman, Tim Hawkins told Business Insider that their actions were "to support Special Operations Forces mission requirements overseas". Despite this, he also added that the group still "strictly adhere to established procedures and policies for protecting the privacy, civil liberties, constitutional and legal rights of American citizens".

Nobody likes their data being leaked or sold to third-party groups and it definitely violates human's rights and privacy. Although location data firms and partners say that the identities are anonymous in the data, it's still possible to track the person down with some decryption. Either way, never put too much information on your social account - the world doesn't need to know. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Muslim Pro denied selling any data but admitted sharing them with X-Mode before

Yesterday, we reported that Muslim Pro app came under fire for selling location data to third-party brokers and the US military as well. In fact, Vice's Motherboard did a whole new column on the facts and details of how they operate and it's a tough one on the company. Despite that, the Muslim Pro Team released a press statement in their defence to the matter.

In the press statement, Muslim Pro denied selling any personal data to the US Military and they claimed that the media reports are incorrect and untrue. As they continued to state in taking their users' privacy seriously, they also mentioned that the Muslim Pro app is also free to use without having to sign up or login so hence, they won't have as many personal data to collect and process even if they wanted to.

That said, they also contradicted themselves by admitting to sharing anonymized data with selected technology partners. If you read our news, X-Mode happens to be one of the partners and they are the third-party broker that was responsible for selling location data to the US military. Muslim Pro also confirmed that they have ended their partnership with all their data partners, including X-Mode.

Media reports are circulating that Muslim Pro has been selling personal data of its users to the US Military. This is INCORRECT and UNTRUE. Muslim Pro is committed to protecting and securing our users’ privacy. This is a matter we take very seriously. #MuslimPro pic.twitter.com/2Lu0Zgvso1

In Muslim Pro's defence, the reason why they shared anonymized data was to "better serve" their users and "help businesses enhance their product and service offerings". Likewise, X-Mode's business stand is so that these data can be used for "counter-terrorism". Either way, I think the press statement didn't really help at all as it is quite contradicting and the users aren't having it (you can see their replies on the Twitter link above).

Anyway, most of the app that we use tend to have access to our data. Our advice is just don't put too many personal stuff in there, the world doesn't need to know them. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


My 1-week mobile gaming experience with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

So we recently did a survey of whether Malaysians prefer playing games on a smartphone or the PC/console, and we thought the result would be a close tie but that's not the case. The result? 66% of you prefer the smartphone for gaming over the PC/console. No wonder smartphone brands are working so hard to succeed in the mobile gaming industry.

So if you're one of the 66% and you're looking for a flagship gaming phone, you have come to the right place. In this article, I'll be sharing my 1-week mobile gaming experience with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. Read on below to find out if this flagship is the gaming device for you!

To every hardcore gamer, having the top tech specs is a must, especially if you want to achieve a lag-free experience. Utilizing the flagship-level Exynos 990 chipset, gaming performance is super smooth even on the most demanding of games. In addition, the 7nm chipset also ensures better battery efficiency so your mobile game sessions are actually marathons and not just a game or 2.

Coupled with 12GB of RAM (which is more than my laptop /cries) the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G not only delivers top-notch performance but also stable gaming. A respectable 128GB of internal storage + support for an up to 1TB  microSD card also means that you'll never have to worry about running out of space for all your large 2 or 3GB mobile games.

The battery pack is pretty ultra too, housing a mega 5000mAh battery which is more than enough to get your game on for hours. Speaking of gaming marathons, gaming for an hour only sips around 20% consistently throughout my 1-week mobile gaming testing. Thankfully the phone also offers fast charging, ready for another gaming session in no time at all.

An hour of mobile gaming only sips about 20% of the battery for about 4 or 5 hours of gaming on a single charge!

Almost all screen, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G showcases a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display in a compact body

Offering a huge almost tablet-sized 6.9-inch display in a compact body, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G not only delivers gaming in QHD+ resolutions but just like most gaming phones it can do so in up to 120Hz refresh rates. The beautiful 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display also ensures that you get the most intense graphics with the most energy-efficient display around.

It's also worth mentioning that with the humongous screen mobile gamers will also have a better viewing experience. Like when I play my Call of Duty: Mobile matches, I have more space for my thumbs to move around without accidentally pressing other buttons or blocking my side view.

All the gaming space you need to get that perfect shot!

Lastly, Samsung didn't forget about their Game Launcher. This time around, the feature is upgraded with a new data monitoring function that tracks how long you spent your time on a game, as well as a Power Saving mode to optimize the game in the background if you're busy with something else. Discord is also already integrated into the phone so you can have a quick voice chat with your gaming buddies while you're gaming.

The Game Launcher can be viewed horizontally too

Discord and Game Booster settings can be accessed from the Game Launcher

Despite offering great photography features you can snap in a Single Take for RM4999, my 1-week mobile gaming experience also shows that the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G can also be a premium gaming smartphone as well. This way, you won't only get just a top-of-the-line gaming smartphone but also a device that can do practically everything better than most other smartphones. Go check it out at their official online store.

Stay tuned for more tech articles at TechNave.com.


My OPPO App 2nd anniversary brings lucky draws and more till 31 Oct 2021

Loyalty programs for malls used to be popular. These days, we have loyalty programs for smartphone brands instead. If you're an OPPO fan, you may have joined its loyalty app too. But if you haven't, now's a good time to join and get some cool stuff.

OPPO is running a campaign for its second anniversary, which will last until 31 October 2021. The company will host a series of giveaways and weekly lucky draws during the campaign. There will also be freebies or prizes worth up to RM609 when you purchase selected OPPO devices. Of course, you'll need the MY OPPO App to participate.

Besides that, there will also be special deals with local businesses like Baskin-Robbins, Tealive, Domino's Pizza, and more. My OPPO App users can redeem up to 10 of these deals with a maximum worth of RM1676. A scoop of Baskin-Robbins ice cream for RM2? Sign me up!

If you want more details, you can check out OPPO's website. With that said, are campaigns like these what you'd like to see from brand loyalty programs? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for other news like this.


My OPPO Members’ 3rd Anniversary Celebration: Rebates up to RM1300, exclusive promos, free gifts and more!

OPPO Malaysia today announced the My OPPO Members’ 3rd Anniversary Celebration to reward the brand’s loyal customers with a slew of rebates, giveaways and privileges. Happening from 30 September until 30 October 2022, OPPO has prepared flash sales on its flagship Find X series and Reno series smartphones, discounts on selected IoT products with PWP promotion and lots of exclusive rewards for members and the public alike.

Limited on every weekend of the members’ month, customers who purchase selected OPPO smartphones will get to enjoy discounts up to RM1300. These include:

Besides that, customers can also purchase the Reno8 5G and Reno8 Z 5G at RM2099 (save RM300) and RM1599 (save RM200) individually throughout the entire promotional period. Moreover, purchases of any OPPO device shall also be entitled to purchase one unit of Enco Air2 at the price of RM159 or one unit of Watch Free at the price of RM299. Purchase of OPPO devices at other channels could also enjoy this promotion at all OPPO Brand Stores by showing the receipt as proof of purchase.

Furthermore, in conjunction with the upcoming launch of the A77s, OPPO has also prepared exquisite Y.O.U. Beauty Travel Kit (worth RM99) for customers who purchase the device. On top of that, members will get to enjoy a bunch of My OPPO App Exclusive Rewards once registered. Members’ privileges include free Personal Domino’s Pizza, RM2 Baskin Robbins single junior scoop ice cream voucher, Celebrity Fitness 14-day free trial and more.

Lastly, customers will also get an additional 1-year free extended warranty with the purchase of a 1-year screen damage warranty on Find X5 Pro 5G or Reno8 Series 5G. Of course, all of this promo is subject to terms and conditions.

Awesome! For more information on the My OPPO Members’ 3rd Anniversary Celebration, visit OPPO’s official website here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news and promos such as this!


My OPPO Members’ Day: Prizes worth up to RM150,000 to be won from 16 to 18 May 2022

OPPO Malaysia today announced that it has recently achieved 2 million My OPPO members. Hence, to celebrate the milestone, the company will be holding a My OPPO Members’ Day event where My OPPO members will have the opportunity to win RM150,000 worth of prizes as well as discounts for selected OPPO products.

Happening from 16 to 18 May 2022, with the ‘My OPPO 2m Members Celebration Giveaway’, My OPPO members will stand a chance to get free phones, vouchers and discounts. These include:

All you have to do to enter is to login to your My OPPO App and clock into the ‘My OPPO 2m Member Celebration Giveaway’ under ‘Activities. Then, click ‘GO’ to join the Giveaway by utilising 200 reward points.

Besides that, OPPO is also rewarding its members with Baskin Robins vouchers and reward points. To claim the reward, click on the ‘My OPPO 2m Member Celebration Reward’ under ‘Activities’ and utilise 200 reward points to redeem an RM1 Baskin Robbins Single Junior Scoop Voucher.

Furthermore, you can also redeem 500 rewards points through the event. My OPPO members can do so by clicking on the ‘My OPPO 2m Member Celebration Points Reward’ section.

The deals don’t end there either, as for offline purchases throughout the period, members are entitled to redeem an RM50 promo code for the A96 or an RM100 promo for the Reno7 Series on the My OPPO App. Moreover, members are also entitled to redeem an RM89 voucher for the Enco Buds worth RM159 or an RM99 voucher for the OPPO Band worth 159). These promo codes are only applicable for all OPPO Brand Stores.

As for online purchases, members are entitled to redeem RM50, RM100 or RM150 vouchers on the My OPPO App. These vouchers are only applicable when making any purchases at the OPPO Online Store.

Finally, in order to help customers better protect their devices, OPPO is also giving out an extra 20 percent discount when customers purchase the OPPO Care Protection Plan. Awesome!

For more information on the My OPPO Members’ Day celebration, visit OPPO’s official website here. For more news on tech deals such as this, do stay tuned to TechNave!


ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL unboxing video

The ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL is the bigger 8-inch display brother of the recently launched ASUS ZenPad tablet series. Featuring tech specs that include a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and 4G LTE, we managed to get some time with the tablet and promptly did an unboxing video. Check out what else comes in the box with the ASUS ZenPad 8.0 Z380KL tablet below.


My first impression and hands-on of Apple iOS 15 features so far

In case you missed it, iOS 15 has been released on 21 September at 1 AM. As a new software upgrade from iOS 14, this is quite a big file to download (approximately 3GB) so it's best to download and install it overnight. But anyway, I have taken the liberty to explore what's new and there are some impressive features to take note of.

If you and your iPhone friends use this platform to chat, iMessage has been upgraded with some new features. Upon entering, the messaging app quickly lets you know that any content shared with you can appear in other apps. This includes Music, Photos, Safari and others which is pretty cool. Furthermore, you can pin those shared content if you don't want to miss it in a sea of messages.

Focus is essentially an upgraded version of Do Not Disturb, so what's the difference this time? Well, Focus lets you "focus" (lol) on your work and other activities if you aren't able to reply to your friends and family. While Do Not Disturb does the same thing, one key factor that separates it is that Focus will notify your friends and family that you are busy and won't be able to reply at all.

From the images, you can set your Focus mode for as many hours as you want. You can do this for Personal (me time), Work, Sleep, and others such as gaming, exercising and more. However, you can still allow certain people to contact you so with this, it should minimize a misunderstanding on "Why haven't you reply my message yet?" from your clingy partner or mother, father..anyone really.

Now I can work or play my games in peace huehue

Speaking of being busy, you can also set up a Notification Summary if you want to. We know how tiring it can be to scroll through a bunch of unread messages at the end of the day, so Apple came up with a new way to schedule a notification summary delivery at a specific time you have chosen.

Depending on which social app that you using the most, your iPhone already knows which app you need for the summary. From there, you choose whichever app and set a certain time for the first and second summary. Pretty neat.

A super useful feature for those who are usually busy

Btw, your notification on the home screen has a slightly new look to bundle all the messages from one platform

Yes, this is exactly like Google Lens but I have never really found myself using it much. For the iPhone camera, though, its Live Text feature is more simple than the former. How so? Well, you don't need to swipe to the right but rather, you just need to tap on your viewfinder on some text. After that, a mini Live Text icon will appear at the bottom right.

If you tap on it, the camera software will intelligently highlight the texts and allow you to copy, select, lookup (online), share and others. Heck, you can even directly translate the text on the spot as well as activating Live Text on other social apps as seen in the screenshots.

Live Text on iOS 15 is much better than Google Lens

Also, you can check out your picture on the little details by swiping up

If you are a Safari user, the first thing that you will immediately notice is the new search bar location. It's now at the bottom and while it may be weird at first, I actually find the user interface better for switching tabs and reaching to type in a new URL. The tab summary UI looks tidier than before too.

Of course, not everyone is a fan of the new bottom search bar. To switch back the tab bar to the original position, you can just simply visit Settings > Safari then scroll down to Tabs. Tap on Single Tab and you're good to go!

Here's how to switch back to the original look

You can open the FaceTime link on your Windows PC too

FaceTime has always been a feature exclusive for iPhone users like iMessage, but Apple has decided to share FaceTime with Android users and it's so simple to do it. To share FaceTime with your Android friends, simply visit the FaceTime app and tap on Create Link. After that, just share the link with anyone and wait for them to join your room. Super easy, barely an inconvenience.

Creating a new FaceTime link and sharing

Personally, I don't use the Weather app that much (because you can like...look outside?) but if you do, this app got a revamp. If you tap on the map at the bottom left, you can view how humid or cool is in your area or country. Apple Maps and Wallet got new updates too but they don't have much use in Malaysia yet so they aren't worth mentioning here.

If you're not an Apple Music user yet, Apple is also now offering anyone 6 months of free Apple Music with your AirPods. That's a really long time compared to the original 1-week free trial (lol) but also remember, you get to have Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for free too so it's a win for music lovers. For Notes and Reminders, you get to use hashtags and user-created tags for easier notes with friends and family.

That's it, folks. One feature that hasn't really made its debut on iOS 15 is SharePlay where you can share songs, watch a movie or TV show and others by sharing the screens via FaceTime (this works on the iPad and Mac too). Scheduled for a future release before the end of the year, SharePlay will be compatible with apps such as Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+, Disney+, HBO Max, TikTok, Twitch and many more.

Anyway, have you upgraded to iOS 15 yet? Let us know which new feature is your favourite in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


My honor View 10 experience in Paris!

If you've read our honor View10 review before, it was done by my colleague, Jim from our Chinese site so I've never used it before. So just so you know, this is not another review but rather, just my experience of using the device when TechNave was invited to the Modern Combat Versus honor International Series in Paris. Without further ado, here are the five features that I utilized and enjoyed during my stay!

Obviously, the dual rear camera is one of the highlights and this really helps a lot for the fact that I don't need to carry a heavy DSLR around my neck all day long. The View10 is compact and it's dual rear camera is a 20MP + 16MP combo with PDFA, along with a 13MP front camera. The aperture on these sensors are quite big too, using f/1.8 for the back and f/1.7 for the camera, allowing me to capture more light but sometimes, I do have to tone down the light sensitivity for the correct contrast.

The View10 can also detect different kind sceneries for your preference so it was really helpful to take several quick snaps without having to do the settings. But if you want, there's a Pro Mode and allows you to take RAW file format pictures too so that's quite impressive. Overall, I'm happy with the pictures I've taken so check them out below!

Selfie first, it was really cold there ok?

This one was taken from the Eiffel Tower

Another wide shot, auto from Eiffel Tower

Here's the Eiffel Tower to prove that I was in Paris lol

Next, travelling overseas may be fun and all but until you reach there, you become the foreigner that doesn't speak their local language. Thankfully, the View10 comes with a Translator app ready at your disposal and I must say, it helped me so much during my solo adventure around Paris for ordering food, asking for directions and many others.

It's recommended to pre-download the language pack before you land in their region first so that you can use it offline. Downloading is quite easy and there are currently 44 offline languages available. Moreover, there are four translator tools for you to get by - speaking, typing, taking pictures (then the software will translate the words) and conversation mode where it listens to more than one person speaking and translates them on the spot.

The translator main menu page (left), then on the right side there's a shortcut phrase for you to use to save time

I suppose bringing a power bank is one of the important aspects when you go overseas, while I did bring mine, I didn't use it at all because the View10's battery performance is seriously durable. Take the battery chart below for example, I used the View10 phone mainly as a hotspot device (yes, I used two phones), a GPS navigator, taking pictures and occasionally entertaining myself with games when taking a break. For more than 10 hours, the battery percentage drops from 100% to 19% only and that's most impressive.

I also didn't need to charge it overnight because of the SuperCharge technology. Before going out in the morning, I just needed to plug in and let it charge for an hour or so, the fact that honor claimed it can charge up 50% within 30 minutes (more or less) is no joke and this is very convenient.

Here's proof that the battery is awesome

While having local maps is still important, having a digital navigating tool is also useful. The View10 connectivity didn't prove to be an issue even after inserting one of their local SIM cards, called Orange (anyone used it before?), even when I'm travelling underground on the train, the signal is still pretty strong (although this can be argued that their Internet signal strength is great), with the same level of performance for WhatsApp voice calling between France and Malaysia.

Well, bottom line is - the View10 connection didn't let me down for a single moment. I can't imagine the horror that I have to face if it dies randomly since I spent in the city alone most of the time.

In my opinion, it's better to walk around instead of taking the tour bus, more freedom to take pictures

You may be wondering why is the Game Suite feature even on this list and what does it have to do with travelling. Let me tell you then, sometimes at the end of the day, I like to crash on my bed and call it a day and play my games...or when I'm having lunch...or breakfast (lol).

As an Asian, it's not uncommon for parents to constantly call up or message their children to ask how are they doing, ESPECIALLY if he or she is alone in another country. So what is the connection here? The point is that Game Suite offers uninterrupted gaming mode when you use it, so when you're relaxing playing your games, no incoming calls nor notifications will disturb your alone-time. Besides that, it also offers 'lock navigation keys' so that you won't accidentally go out of the game after pressing the home button.

So that was my experience using the View10 in Paris, it really gave me a good impression and if case you haven't heard - it's now RM1899 and it's too good to pass by this new price slash from honor Malaysia. Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more geeky articles at TechNave.com.


My one day experience with the Huawei Y Max

Whenever you unbox a smartphone, there would almost always be a plastic protective casing provided inside the box. It's nice to get a free protective casing, but most consumers don't really use it because of the impression it gives (you know, that cheap feeling). However, that's not the case for the Huawei Y Max and it doesn't even need one. Why? Because its back cover is already infused with an artificial leather cover which is rather eye-catching.

As the name suggests, the Y Max is a pretty big phablet measuring in at 7.12-inches for the display, featuring mid-range tier tech specs such as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, a dual rear camera setup of 16MP + 2MP, while the front-facing selfie camera is 8MP. Oh, the battery is 5000mAh and many more. Sounds pretty great on paper. Anyway, here's my one day experience with the Huawei Y Max!

I guess I can start with the overall look of the Y Max. On the front, it looks identical to most current smartphones nowadays but its back cover is what separates the rest. My colleague even gave it a nickname called the "legendary back killer" simply because together with its artificial leather cover design, this device actually looks really classy and premium for businessmen and women alike. In fact, it would catch a lot of attention among your friends and family. In other words, it makes you feel like a #VIP.

Playing Cytus on the phone was pretty fun thanks to the dual Dolby Atmos speakers

We mentioned before that the Y Max is a pretty great device for binge-watching videos, but what really surprised me was the sound quality because it's equipped with a pair of Dolby Atmos-certified speakers. So with this, it's not just a great video viewing experience but also for gaming and music playback as well. Great stuff there for a mid-range phone.

The cameras on the Y Max are fairly good. Although I didn't really have the opportunity to go out on a photography spree, I personally think the selfie camera did a better job than the dual rear camera (you can check out quick photo samples that my colleague took). But what's even more impressive is the battery's endurance, it's packing 5000mAh and honestly, you don't really have to worry about running out of energy, as the Y Max can definitely last more than a day (or two) easily.

My one day experience with the Y Max was rather short, but I think what Huawei has done with its artificial leather back design is kind of ingenious and perhaps they should do this more often. Moreover, with the new notch era - a phablet is going to be a norm and Huawei may have just found a way for its Y series to make its mark on the smartphone market. It's just RM1299 only which certainly makes it an attractive offer with all the aforementioned features above - a classy design, satisfying entertainment, capable photography, and a long-lasting battery are the strengths of the Y Max.

If you would like to check out more about the Y Max, you can head over to the nearest Huawei Experience Store or its official online store right here. Stay tuned for more tech first impression at TechNave.com.


My thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra camera features while WFH

When it comes to reviewing smartphones, mobile photography is probably my favourite part. Unfortunately, it's difficult for me to test out camera features last year due to the situation. Things aren't as strict this year, but I'm still working from home and currently have the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G with me.

So in this article, I'll be discussing my experiences using the Galaxy S21 Ultra's camera for videography. While my time testing the phone's video capabilities was short, I know enough to tell you what I think of it personally. So without further ado, here is my experience with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G camera features while WFH.

If you can't remember what Enhanced Single Take is, it's the function that helps you take a variety of photos with just one shot. When you tap on it, the phone will take a minimum of 3 seconds to a maximum of 15 seconds to produce multiple photos and even short clips. You get different types from Live Photos to black and white pictures, even one with a cool Boomerang filter.

Enhanced Single Take will produce a mini photo collage like this

One of the many shots from Enhanced Single Take

By the way, you can use Single Take for both the front and rear camera. So if you were at a party, you can take full advantage of this feature and let the camera do all the work for you by adding different filters. At the end of the party, you would have plenty of photos to upload to social media! Unfortunately, I haven't been to any party lately during this period, so here's a demo showing how you can turn it on.

Compared to its predecessor, this Enhanced Single Take has a minor update. It now has 5x more AI processing and even new pro-style video features like Dynamic Slow-Mo and Scene Relighting. Personally, I find the improved version better than ever, as it gives me more images or clip options for my Instagram upload of the day. Sweet.

This is a feature that vloggers can use while going outdoors

Next, I think the Director's View is indeed a handy feature for vloggers. As a reminder, this feature allows you to choose your angles and live thumbnails in three different angles. Like the Enhanced Single Take, this can be done simultaneously on both the front and rear camera. You can also turn on Vlogger View, which is already pre-installed inside the camera UI with either Split View or Picture-in-Picture view. Watch the video above to check it out!

As most tech enthusiasts know by now, you can record a video up to 8K resolution with the Galaxy S21 Ultra. That's technically mighty impressive, but what if you wanted to take a photo at the same time? Well, that's what I did when testing out the camera. It's called the 8K video snap function, and it allows you to extract a 33MP high-res photo from the video. Looking at the image on my computer, I must say that I'm quite impressed.

These three 8K video snap images were taken during an 8K video recording

You can go from 10x zoom or ultrawide angle

Besides the 8K video recording capability, the [email protected] recording also allowed me to record using different camera angles. If you are a videographer, you would understand that you can take videos of a subject or scenery in such a way to convey a different message or feeling. From ultra-wide to the front, this is really all too convenient for a mobile videographer in a good way.

Another crucial feature for videographers to have is smoother recording. And when I say smooth recording, I don't mean like any disturbance but more to non-shaky video recording. You know how those "cam recorder" movies are like, right? Yeah, the Galaxy S21 Ultra has a pretty good stabiliser for this.

This video explores how the camera transitions using the Dynamic Frame Rate from a low-light environment (parking lot and the dark clouds with the sun shining up the sky) to a brighter environment (the pool). Also, walking up the stairs and the pool shows the stability of the recording

There's more to that, though. During my recording, I found out that the phone has a Dynamic Frame Rate. This means that it automatically adjusts the frame rate for the video, depending on the environment. For example, a smoother vibe in a bright place and then making it sharper in low light. You can check out the video demo above!

Before I end this article, Samsung Malaysia is actually hosting a UGC videography contest from 28 April to 18 May 2021. Any Malaysian can participate in this contest, regardless if you're a newbie or pro in mobile videography. If you are down to #MYCaptureLikeAPro, here's what you need to do.

For the weekly theme, the first one (28 April - 4 May) is "A Day in Life" - where you have to record the craziest or most action-packed moment of your day. As for the other two weeks, the themes are about "Love from a Distance" (5 - 11 May) and "Dance of Freedom" (12 - 18 May), respectively. One participant will be selected each week to bring home a brand new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.

That's all, folks. You can head over to the official #MYCaptureLikeAPro | Samsung Malaysia webpage to find out more, or click here to learn more about the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Have fun with the competition, and stay tuned for more tech articles at TechNave.com.


MyCERT warns Malaysians of malicious Android apps that are stealing users’ personal banking information

The Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team (MyCERT) has warned Malaysians of cybercriminals that are using malicious Android apps to target internet users in our country. Through a campaign called ‘SMSSpy’, these cybercriminals are utilising mischievous tactics to steal and obtain users’ private banking information.

In an advisory posted on 13 June 2022, MyCERT asserted that SMSSpy are exerting two campaigns. The first campaign involves the cybercriminals calling victims and posing as law enforcement officers to trick them into downloading a malicious Android app to allegedly ‘settle’ their outstanding payments.

As for the second campaign, the cybercriminals use phishing websites that look similar to the official website of popular services in Malaysia. Furthermore, they are also utilising Facebook ads to promote services that look legitimate but are merely a front for phishing sites. Among the ‘services’ sites that MyCERT has found include Grabmaid, Maria’s Cleaning, Maid4u, YourMaid, Maideasy, MaidACall, MyMaidKL and PetsMore.

Through these phishing sites and malicious Android apps, the cybercriminals are able to obtain personal banking information and worse, steal money from the victims’ bank accounts. Hence, do be careful when downloading Android apps and make sure to only use legitimate services and websites before keying in your personal data!

For more information on these malicious Android apps and other advisories to keep you safe online, do visit MyCERT’s official website here. Moreover, for more tech news such as this, do stay tuned to us at TechNave.


#MyCyberSale2015 starting again from 28 September to 2 October, this time with 11street.my too

The Malaysian #MyCyberSale2015 is back once more, offering Malaysians better online deals for a period of 5 days. Organized by the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), this time around the #MyCyberSale2015 will start from 28 September 2015 and end on 2 October 2015 with 11street.my now joining in the fun. According to 11street.my, users can look forward to irresistible discounts during the event period, of which one of them continues to be the significant lowest price guaranteed ‘Shocking Deal’ to surprise local consumers with great offers. Here's what 11street.my had to say about it:

“A national online event like this is not to be missed as it would definitely spur online shopping demands in the country. As a leading global e-commerce player, 11street is dedicated to empower our sellers with intensive industry knowledge to meet market demands. We urge local SME sellers to grab the opportunity and join us to be part of this annual cyber sale. As a result, sellers will be able to broaden their market reach and increase by leveraging on our resources and promotions strategically at this event.” Bruce Lim, 11street’s Vice President of Merchandising Division


MyEG claims the COVID-19 rapid test kits are not fake and are awaiting approval

MyEG recently released a statement which was spotted on the Friends of MyEG Facebook page, stating that the COVID-19 rapid test kits that they’re offering on their official website are not fake and it's currently pending on approval from the Ministry of Health. Not only that, but they have also stated that the aforementioned kits are currently in use in regions such as China, as well as Europe.

With that said, MyEG mentioned that all orders are fully refundable should there be a need to refund the kit. The statement was a response to a previous response by the Ministry of Health on their Facebook page claiming that the COVID-19 rapid test kits offered by MyEG are fake and should not be shared around.

MoH claiming that Rapid Test Kit is fake

With all that said, would you still be interested in getting the kit from MyEG? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


MyEG is giving away free NFTs to users of its ‘Compare by MyEG’ service

My E.G. Services Bhd (MyEG) yesterday launched the ‘Compare by MyEG x NFT Pangolin’ initiative which would give users free commemorative customisable non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to users of its ‘Compare by MyEG’ service. The company hopes that the initiative can help promote the use of NFTs and make it more accessible to everyone.

In a statement, MyEG executive chairman Datuk Dr Norraesah Mohamad asserted that the company is committed to fostering the application of NFTs among the public. With this new initiative, MyEG can introduce NFT and its benefits to the company’s user base.

National news agency Bernama reported that MyEG will be giving away the ready-made, free and customisable NFTs for a limited time with no additional costs involved for minting. Speaking of which, the NFT will be minted on Zetrix’s Layer 1 blockchain on the global marketplace NFT Pangolin.

In order to be eligible for the free NFT, users must first compare and renew their car insurance and road tax via Compare by MyEG. Then, users will need to follow the simple steps provided to redeem and personalise their complimentary NFTs.

MYEG said the NFT’s customisable text field allows users to inscribe personalised messages. The messages can then be passed on to the next generation, such as Generation Alpha, when advanced digital assets would be prevalent.

What do you guys think of this initiative by MyEG? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


MyEG launches NFT Pangolin, may allow Malaysians to own vehicle license plates as NFTs soon

Malaysians may soon be able to own their vehicle registration number and other mainstream assets as a non-fungible token (NFT) after My E.G. Service Bhd (MyEG) announced that it is officialy entering the NFT space. The company yesterday launched NFT Pangolin, a marketplace that allows users to mint, sell and trade NFTs.

According to a report by The Star, NFT Pangolin currently supports ethereum and will operate on the Zetrix Layer 1 blockchain network after its launch in the near future. The latter serves as parallel chain to the International Backbone and Supernodes of Xinghuo, China’s national blockchain infrastructure.

MyEG group managing director asserted that the company believes that NFTs will apply far beyond digital art. Furthermore, MyEG is planning to pioneer NFTs that are pegged to ownership of mainstream assets such as vehicle registration numbers.

Hence, the introduction of Zetrix-based NFTs into the NFT Pangolin marketplace is crucial given Zetrix’s plans to enable a new wave of innovation. These innovations include the increasing tokenisation of all forms of asset ownership.

Besides that, MyEG also said that its venture into NFTs allows for lower gas fees and carbon footprints as well as decrease financial barriers to entry for participants. Moreover, the eco-friendly nature of the venture is in line with the industry’s move towards sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.

MyEG also lauded NFT Pangolin’s potential, saying that it aims to make its NFT marketplace the platform of choice for Asean NFT creators. Pretty interesting plans by MyEG, don't you think? Let's see how the NFT Pangolin marketplace will perform and whether it will live up to the company's expectations.

So, would you want to own your vechicle's registration number as an NFT? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news!


MyPay platform to bridge Malaysian Government agencies, pay PTPTN loans, traffic summons, make complaints and more

Dapat Vista Sdn Bhd recently launched their MyPay platform where Malaysians can make payments on PTPTN loans, get updates on outstanding traffic summons and tax, renew licenses and lodge complaints. Designed as a one-stop bridge for Malaysian government agencies and Malaysians, the portal was officiated by Yang Berhormat Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs.

The portal utilizes Transaction Access Codes or TAC while payment is done over FPX. It ensures security through your MyKad and facial recognition technology (by taking a selfie). Designed for mobile phones, it even has a low data consumption of about 20KB per session, so even those with slow mobile Internet can access it.


ASUS ZenPad 8 appears in US for $199.99 (RM759), coming to Malaysia soon?

It appears that the ASUS ZenPad 8 is already available in the US for $199.99 (RM759). Tech specs are quite high for this price range with a 64-bit 1.83GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3560 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, 8-inch display with 2048 x 1536 resolution, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera and Android 5.1 Lollipop. The tablet is WiFi only though and while it isn't the latest Intel Atom x3 or SoFIA powered device, it does offer good value for the money. There are no specific Malaysia release dates yet and it will probably come to Malaysia eventually, but we expect this to happen only after the ASUS ZenPad 7 tablets get their marching orders sometime in July or August 2015.


MySJ Trace is now available for all Android users

MySejahtera's new feature MySJ Trace is now live for all Android users! If you have no idea what is it, the feature utilizes Bluetooth to detect whether a person nearby is diagnosed with COVID-19. It will then notify those who may have been in close contact with that person through the app.

MySJ Trace had been live for a while for HUAWEI and HONOR devices previously. Until now, it's available with the latest update on Google Play Store. It's also worth mentioning that it looks like the feature is no longer in beta, as the word 'beta' that appeared at the side earlier has been taken away.

Besides Bluetooth, it also uses geolocation support for close contact tracking. It follows the "community-driven" approach, where the apps will exchange information within a certain distance. It definitely sounds like a good feature for MySejahtera, and we hope this will help reduce the cases in our country.

What do you think about MySJ Trace? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local tech news.


MySejahtera 2.0 introduces a revamped look and new features such as health screening record

Malaysia’s contact tracing app, MySejahtera has evolved to be more than just a Covid-related app in the past year or so, especially since our country's pandemic restrictions have been relaxed. Today, the app took that even further when it announced the update into MySejahtera 2.0 that brings with it a new look and additional health features.

Shared via its official Facebook page, MySejahtera said that the new UI and features are meant to ease users with their health-related matters. A first look into the new design shows that the home menu having just 6 submenus, which are Traveller, Infectious Disease Tracker, Helpdesk, Manage Dependents, Locate Health Facilities and More.

Furthermore, MySejahtera 2.0 also brings with it these new health features:

Moreover, users' Covid-19 vaccination status will no longer be displayed in the home page, with the users’ Covid-19 vaccination record being placed at a separate ‘Covid-19’ page accessible from the menu at the bottom of the app.

Besides that, MySejahtera 2.0 will also be adding additional health features in the near future. According to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on his Twitter account, these include users’ blood donation record as well as the digital ‘pink book’ or the health record of mother and children.

So, have you guys updated your MySejahtera app? What do you guys think of the new look and features? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond.


MySejahtera 2.0 update is now available on Android too

Yesterday, we reported on the new update to MySejahtera that turns the app into more of a health-oriented app rather than just being used for Covid-19 contact tracing. Called MySejahtera 2.0, the update was only available for iOS devices yesterday but today, it has officially started rolling out to Android devices too.

For all you Android users out there, you can now update the app via the Google Play Store if you don’t have automatic app updates turned on. Based on the app update log posted by MySejahtera on the Play Store, it seems that the MySejahtera 2.0 update brings identical new features to the Android version of the app as what was seen on iOS.

These include an updated Privacy Policy, Health Records and Screening Features, Children immunisation record as well as National Immunisation Programme Certificates and Schedule. Visual-wise, the update also brings with it a new look.

Moreover, the home page now only has 6 menus, which are Traveller, Infectious Disease Tracker, Helpdesk, Manage Dependents, Locate Health Facilities and More. Another notable change is that users' Covid-19 vaccination status will no longer be displayed in the home page.

Instead, Covid-19 vaccination status and record are now placed at a separate ‘Covid-19’ tab that is accessible from the menu at the bottom of the app. Besides that, MySejahtera 2.0 will also be adding additional health features in the near future. According to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on his Twitter account, these include users’ blood donation record as well as the digital ‘pink book’ or the health record of mother and children.

So, have you guys updated your MySejahtera app on your iOS and Android devices? What do you guys think of the new look and features? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond.


MySejahtera: No plans for 4th dose currently, disregard vaccine appointment link if you’re fully vaccinated

MySejahtera, the mobile application developed by the Malaysian Government to facilitate contact tracing has assured Malaysians that there would not be any administration of a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose as of right now. Furthermore, users are also advised to disregard any vaccine appointment links if they have already been fully vaccinated.

Taking to its official Facebook page, MySejahtera addressed the confusion surrounding Covid-19 vaccine appointment links received by the app users recently. Some received the link even though they have already gotten the Covid-19 vaccine as well as its booster dose.

This sparked misinformation among Malaysians with some irresponsible quarters even spreading fake news claiming that this is proof that the government wants to enforce a fourth Covid-19 vaccinc dose. MySejahtera refuted such claims and said that the appointment links are only for those who have yet to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, including those that have yet taken their booster dose.

The infographic attached to its posting stressed, “If you have been fully vaccinated, please disregard the link. There is no fourth dose currently being administered at this moment in time,”. Furthermore, the infographic further asserted that the appointment links are only for teenagers and children that have yet to receive either the first or second dose or for adults that have yet to receive their first, second or booster dose.

Previously, MySejahtera also clarified the new ‘verified’ status found on its app. You can read our report on the matter here.

So, what do you guys think of the announcement by MySejahtera? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news from Malaysia and beyond!


MySejahtera adds Tuberculosis cases to its Infectious Disease Tracker feature

Recently, MySejahtera added a new Infectious Disease Tracker feature in version 1.1.9 of the app, whereby it detects hotspots near the user that has infectious disease cases. Now, the feature has been upgraded to provide even more data, this time to include cases of Tuberculosis (TB).

In case you’re not familiar, TB is a contagious bacterial infection which spreads through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body, including the tummy (abdomen), glands, bones and nervous system.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin yesterday announced via Twitter that moving forward, MySejahtera will be showing nearby TB cases. Hence, the Infectious Disease Tracker feature of the app will now show cases of these infectious diseases nearby the user:

The data of these cases are sourced from the health departments at the state and districts levels. Previously, we reported on how MySejahtera urged Malaysians to update the app to its latest version to enable the feature.

Moreover, MySejahtera has also assured the public that the feature is safe and would not jeopardise on users' privacy. It will not be sharing or use any personal data.

What do you guys think of the Infectious Disease Tracker feature on MySejahtera? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


MySejahtera app could become a Super App in the future

The MCMC Minister Saifuddin Abdullah has recently released a statement hinting that the MySejahtera App, which is currently being used by more than 25 million Malaysians will most likely become a Super App in the future. With that in mind, the upcoming Super App will have various features including e-finance, education, delivery, and many more.

Not only that, but should there be another pandemic, the MySejahtera App can be used for contact tracing, similar to how it is being used to fight against COVID-19. Unfortunately, there is no news in terms of when the MySejahtera app will have all the features mentioned above.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the MySejahtera app potentially becoming a Super App in the future? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


MySejahtera app now has MySJ Trace for improved contact tracing

By now, many Malaysians have gotten used to life with the MySejahtera app. The QR codes we scan with the app serves as a record for COVID-19 contact tracing. But the Ministry of Health (MOH) doesn't seem to think it's enough and has taken steps to improve it.

According to the press release, the MOH has added a MySJ Trace feature to the MySejahtera app. This is essentially a message sharing that sends messages or notifications between users who have the MySejahtera app installed. If a person is diagnosed with COVID-19, the system notify those who may have been in close contact with that person.

Interestingly, the announcement claimed that you will need Bluetooth enabled for the feature to work. This suggests that it would also work when the diagnosed patient is out. For example, if patient A goes to a food court to buy lunch, everyone in the vicinity would get a notification. It also helps the authorities quickly track other people who may get infected by patient A.

The MySejahtera app hasn't been updated on the Android or iOS app stores yet, so we can't test it. If you have already received the update, do let us know how it works! For more news like this, stay tuned to TechNave.


MySejahtera app now lets you register for COVID-19 vaccination

A few weeks back, the Ministry of Health announced that the MySejahtera app will be getting a notable update. It will allow users to register for COVID-19 vaccination and receive notifications when the time comes. This update is now officially available on iOS and soon on Android.

Now that the first batch of Pfizer vaccines has arrived in Malaysia, you can use the MySejahtera app to register for vaccination. To do so, go to the app and tap on "COVID-19 Vaccination", then verify your name and IC number. You should also enable push notification for the app so that you will be informed once it's your 'turn'.

According to the app, the vaccine will be given in three different phases. Of course, front-liners will be vaccinated in the first phase from February to April 2021. This is followed by phase 2 - other healthcare workers and high-risk groups - from April to August 2021. Phase 3 will be for all Malaysians over the age of 18 and will last from May 2021 to February 2022.

The government clearly wants to vaccinate a majority of the population by Q1 2021. Hopefully, the pandemic will be over by then and MCO will be completely lifted. Fingers crossed! Do share your thoughts on the topic in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


MySejahtera app scanning is not required when refueling or making payments at a petrol station

Latest update - According to Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, he has clarified that there's no need for MySejahtera app when refuelling or making payments at any petrol station. Case closed

MySejahtera is probably the most used app right now on our mobile devices, everywhere we go and before entering a premise, we just gotta scan. However, using your phone at a petrol station is risky and it has been announced that there's actually no need to use the app before filling the petrol.

This statement was announced by the Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC), due to a recent viral audio clip that a father got fined RM1000 for not registering with MySejahtera while refuelling. On top of that, the CPRC also said that no individuals should be fined as per in the email below. The Petrol Dealers Association Chief has also confirmed the same statement.

As the public is still required to scan the QR code via MySejahtera when entering any premises, CPRC clarified that "brief encounters such as filling petrol at pump stations or while making payments do not require MySejahtera scanning". That being said, this certainly contradicts with Bukit Aman CID Deputy Director Mior Faridalathrash Wahid, as he was quoted by a few news outlets on the necessity to use the app even if the public is not using the convenience store at any petrol station.

Stay safe, stay healthy, stay informed and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MySejahtera app will be updated with a new COVID-19 vaccine registration soon

Just yesterday, it was announced by the health ministry that there will be a new update for MySejahtera app at the end of January. The new update features a new registration for Malaysians eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

From an emergency briefing with the media, Dr Maheshwara Rao Appannan commented that with this new update, healthcare officials can keep track of Malaysians participating in the vaccine programme. Moreover, it can also allow them to monitor any effects after the vaccination. The health ministry is confident to vaccinate up to 70-80% of the population.

The doctor recommended MySejahtera users to enable push notifications so that they can get the latest updates as soon as possible. Besides that, Dr Nazrila Hairizan Nasir was also present and said Malaysians can use the self-reporting feature on the app to inform the Covid-19 Assessment and Unified Command Centre of their status. It is one of the quickest ways to get in contact with the authorities until their arrival.

These are tough times, people. So please keep your distance, stay at home and stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenPad C 7.0, ASUS ZenFone C with 2GB RAM and ZenPower Malaysia pricing revealed

The upcoming ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 tablet packing in the latest Intel Atom x3 (SoFIA) processor pricing has been revealed via local distributor Dynamics Distribution and their Facebook Page at RM499. Tech specs include 1GB RAM, dual-SIM dual 3G standby and more. Along with the ZenPad C 7.0, it was also revealed that the ASUS ZenFone C with 2GB RAM would also be available at RM399 via SatuGadgetDotCom. Tech specs for the enhanced ZenFone C remain mostly the same though with the with the extra addition of 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. In related news, ASUS Malaysia currently have their ASUS ZenPower 9600 mAh powerbanks officially available on their ASUS Store at just RM59.


MySejahtera app will now let you file complaints against rule breakers

See someone or a premise that's not following standard operating procedures (SOPs)? Now you don't have to just make random posts on Facebook or make official phone calls to complain. The MySejahtera app is getting an update that will make things easier for you.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced that an 'Aduan' (Complaint) button will be added to the MySejahtera app. As the word suggests, this feature will let you submit complaints about people or premises that don't comply with the SOPs for COVID-19 prevention set by the government.

For individuals, you can report those who don't wear masks in public or are violating quarantine orders. By the way, individuals with a quarantine order have to wear pink bands, so they're easy enough to spot. As for premises, you can report those that don't follow the rules on the number of people who can enter or fail to check body temperature.

This reporting feature could be useful if Malaysians actively make use of it, but it's hard to judge how effective it'll be as a preventive measure. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


MySejahtera check-in rates continue to drop due to privacy concerns and lack of enforcement

Last month, we reported on how MySejahtera check-ins dropped by more than 6.3 million amidst concerns over user data privacy. Well, the check-in rates actually went down further since then, as we saw the average for check-in rates on 9 April 2022 being the lowest in 9 months.

As reported by The Sun Daily, MySejahtera averaged about 16.9 million check-ins nationwide on 9 April compared to the 17 million average recorded on 1 July. Moreover, the average daily check-ins at registered premises dropped by 7.4 million (30.3 percent).

On 25 March 2022, the check-in average was 24.3 million. However just a couple of week later on 9 April, the number dropped to 16.9 million.

Commenting on the decline, Universiti Malaya head of social and preventive medicine Dr Victor Hoe said that this could be attributed to the legal and privacy issues related to MySejahtera’s data usage. In fact, users are even declining the app access to their device’s bluetooth functionality for MySJ Trace due to privacy concerns.

Besides that, a lack of enforcement may also attribute to the decline of check-ins. Well, even Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has said that the requirement to check-in via MySejahtera may end soon  and will be announced within the next two weeks.

What do you guys think of the whole situation? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


MySejahtera check-ins dropped by more than 6.3 million amidst concerns over user data privacy

Recently, our country’s contact tracing app, MySejahtera has been embroiled in controversy over its ownership. This is after the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) questioned the takeover of the app my MySJ Bhd from KPISoft Malaysia Sdn Bhd, which developed the app without a contract with the Malaysian government.

Despite Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin reassuring Malaysians on Monday that the app is owned by the government and that users' personal data are safe, it seems that many are still sceptical. This can be seen by the 26% drop in daily MySejahtera check-ins on 28 March 2022.

According to a report by CodeBlue which sourced from MySejahtera's GitHub data  provided by the Health Ministry, the app saw its lowest check-ins this year on 28 March. In fact, it saw over 6.3 million drop on 28 March (18038569 check-ins) compared to just 3 days earlier on 25 March (24358225 check-ins).

Furthermore, although MySejahtera saw the lowest ever daily check-ins last Monday, its trend has actually been on a general decline since the start of the year. Most recently, the data showed 17.2% decline from an average of 24.29 million daily MySejahtera check-ins during the week between March 19 and March 25, to 20.1 million check-ins on March 26.

On 27 March, check-ins dropped again to 19.2 million before recording the lowest total for the year on 28 March, as mentioned before. Well, that is quite a drastic decline and comes at an interesting time too, as many quarters are now proposing for check-in practices to stop.

Previously, we reported how the Malaysian Medical Association claimed that check-in with QR code is no longer helpful. Moreover, its president, Dr Koh Kar Chai, also said that it might be time to consider taking down the feature from the MySejahtera app.

Khairy himself concurred with the sentiment to a certain extent, saying that check-ins through MySejahtera would end soon if the Covid-19 situation don’t get worse. As reported by Malaysiakini, he further said that the process to decide on the matter may take a few weeks after Malaysia officially enters the endemic phase on 1 April.

What do you guys think of the whole situation? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for trending tech news such as this!


MySejahtera introduces new digital blood donor card feature

The MySejahtera app isn't as widely used now as it was when we needed it to check in at various places. But that doesn't mean the government wants to let it go to waste. The government has continued to find uses for it and just added a new feature.

Specifically, the MySejahtera app now has a digital blood donor card feature. This feature makes it easier for blood donors and the National Blood Center (PDN) to track blood donation records in selected locations. Previously, donors had to bring a booklet to record their blood donation sessions. With the new feature, you would only need to bring your phone along.

You asked for it, and you will receive it!Update your MySejahtera app to the latest version to view your digital Blood Donor Card. Please refer to our latest FAQ in our website for further info.#MySejahtera2.0#KadPendermaDarah pic.twitter.com/SiU7hqBIwN

However, this feature will only work for blood donation at 22 blood collection centres across Malaysia that use the Blood Bank Information System (BBISV2). That means when you donate blood at other locations, you'll still need to bring your booklet. Also, the BBISV2 only has records for blood donation data from the last 10 years. Of course, MySejahtera has plans to update its database, so your previous blood donation records could still be added.

For more details, you can visit the MySejahtera website. Also, remember to leave your comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


MySejahtera now lets parents register children from 5 to 11 years old for COVID-19 vaccines

As you may know, the Malaysian government arranges COVID-19 vaccines based on age groups. Elderly people get priority, with younger people getting their doses later. Now, the government is allowing parents to register their children as dependents.

According to The Star, a Ministry of Health consultant has confirmed that you can soon register your children as vaccine dependents on MySejahtera. Specifically, you can register children between 5 to 11 years old. All you need is to enter their full names and MyKad or passport number. For your info, this feature was technically implemented last year. But at the time, it applied to children over 12 years old.

Covid vaccination for 5-11 years old will begin soon. If your children are your dependents on MySejahtera, you can add them as vaccine dependent to register for the vaccine. More details will be announced later. #PICKids pic.twitter.com/FgXO3mnnec

Currently, some users are still unable to see the feature, so the update might not be up for you yet. Have you seen it on your MySejahtera app? Do let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news like this.


MySejahtera received 700,000 registrations in just a minute

After the announcement saying that RM50 will be distributed in the form of eWallet credit to the public was made, we believe that many of you must have rushed to download the MySejahtera app (including us too). With that being said, the app is now flooded with 700,000 registrations in a minute and it might be a large request for the app to handle.

MySejahtera is an app developed to help manage the Covid-19 outbreaks by providing information such as nearest hospitals to get Covid-19 screening and the location of considered red-zones. Other than that, it also serves as a contact tracing program for daily monitoring. However, we think the RM50 has become another reason why the app is receiving a huge amount of registration from users.

To ease the traffic of the app, the Health director-general Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah is asking everyone not to rush to register at the same time. The Ministry of Health is also considering extending the registration period to a week. Besides the app, he mentioned that the public should be cautious as dengue cases were on the rise. With different sectors expected to be reopened, there is a high possibility that such places would be at risk for dengue as they have long been closed and vacated.

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


MySejahtera records over 250,000 individuals screened for NCD in Malaysia

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today revealed that a total of 252,767 individuals have been screened for non-communicable diseases (NCD) as of yesterday (29 September 2022). The figure was recorded in MySejahtera, part of several health features that were previously added to the application.

Khairy further elaborated that from the total number who did the screening, 173,722 individuals were aged 40 and above with only 6.31 per cent recorded as being healthy. Meanwhile, 47.34 per cent of that category were confirmed to have NCD while the other 46.34 per cent had risks of NCD.

The remaining 79,045 individuals were below 40 years old and the results found that only 13.91 per cent were healthy. As for the rest within the category, 31.48 per cent were confirmed to have NCD and 54.58 per cent had NCD risk factors.

The Health Minister said that those that were found to be at risk were referred to the health clinic to undergo further examination to confirm their health status. Moreover, he added that they were subsequently given interventions to control the risk factors and diseases they may have.

Khairy stressed that NCDs are still a major disease burden in Malaysia and almost half of those with NCDs never know their health status or are unaware they have NCDs until they reach a severe stage. Therefore, he urged those aged 40 and above with NCD risk factors, and who had never done health screening, or done it a long time ago,  to immediately book an appointment in the MySejahtera application to do the health screening at nearby health facilities.

The Health Minister said that the MySejahtera application had been updated with various new functions to support the implementation of the National Health Screening Initiative (NHSI), which is one of the main activities under Thrust 3 of Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) which is a long-term plan to guide the nation towards turning healthy living into a culture as it steers out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now, MySejahtera users can access their health information through the 'Health Record' function on the application after undergoing a health screening at a government health facility.

He said the function would be extended to all registered private facilities, including screening under the PeKaB40 and SOCSO programmes. Khairy added that the appointment for health screening could also be made through the Appointment function in MySejahtera, in addition to using the existing appointment system at health facilities.

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


MySejahtera set to become Malaysia's digital public health super app

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni has announced that the government intends to turn MySejahtera into a digital public health super app. Moreover, in line with the national health service digitalisation plan, the app would become the national public health management tool.

According to Bernama, Lukanisman clarified that MySejahtera would be used as big data with all health-related information used as a guide in determining Malaysia’s health direction. As such encompasses budget provision, best health services and facilitating the people.

Besides that, the government also intends to use the data on MySejahtera plus information from the Ministry of Health (MOH) to identify those who are eligible to receive the Madani Medical Scheme. The latter was among the welfare initiatives announced by the Unity Government in Budget 2023.

The Deputy Health Minister asserted that the app would be used for vaccination records under the National Immunisation Programme, non-communicable disease screening for individuals aged 40 years and above, registration for organ donation, blood type records and appointment for health screening. Furthermore, MySejahtera would also be used for surveillance of infectious diseases such as:

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


Mysterious Samsung SM-S780L profile appears, has 720p display

Every Samsung phone has it's own User Agent profile, and an unknown profile has appeared on the Samsung website. The profile is listed as SM-S780L and doesn't match any known Samsung smartphone yet. However, this same listing appeared to have passed WiFi certification which lists the SM-S780L as having tech specs such as dual-band WiFi a/b/g/n/ac. Rumours indicate that the Samsung SM-S780L could be a midrange device. It is expected to be revealed at the MWC Expo in February 2014. [Source]


Mysterious Samsung device appears in TENAA, a Galaxy S9 with dual cameras?

In just a few hours ago, what seems to be a new Samsung device in the works was actually listed in TENAA a lot earlier this month. Initially, it was taken down but now it's back again with some interesting design choices and it's being dubbed as a Galaxy S9 but with a dual rear camera, or is it?

The reason why the SM-G8850 is being called as the Galaxy S9 with a dual rear camera because of the tech-specs, it equips the exact same 12MP + 12MP dual rear camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, a 5.8-inch Super AMOLED screen along with a 4GB and 6GB of RAM. The rest of the tech-specs weren't revealed, though, so in other words, it could be also another Galaxy A8 variant for all we know,

Then again, sources are also saying that this mystery Samsung model could only be exclusive to the China market, so that means we probably won't be seeing it on our local shore (but one can dream). Maybe it's one of those Galaxy C series that has a foothold in China, the last time we actually got that one was the Galaxy C9 Pro early last year.

Would you like that device to come to Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 and ZenPad 7.0 available in Malaysia with accessories from RM529

Initially announced at a Malaysia price of RM499, the ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 Z170CG has now been priced at RM529. Both the ZenPad C 7.0 and ZenPad 7.0 are currently available at the ASUS Store but you should be able to get accessories like the ASUS ZenPad 7.0 Audio Cover (RM249), Power Case (RM109) and Zen Clutch (RM119) at authorized sellers and distributors. The pricing for the ZenPad 7.0 (RM749) and other accessories have not changed from the earlier launch and everything should eventually be available at the ASUS Store.


Mystery MediaTek-powered device scores 43149 at AnTuTu

AnTuTu benchmark screenshots of a mystery device have shown scores breaking the 40000 score limit. The screenshot reveals some tech specs of this mystery device which include a MediaTek MT6595 processor, 3GB of RAM and Android 4.4.2. The model name has been blanked out but it doesn't seem like this is a doctored screenshot, as these have appeared on AnTuTu before. So far, rumours are flying about that it could be the next Xiaomi Mi4 but Xiaomi has typically used Snapdragon processors for their Mi range of smartphones. Neither would it be Huawei because Huawei are currently using their own Kirin 920 range of processors as well. Our guess is that the device could come from Alcatel, Acer, Lenovo or some other China-brand smartphone manufacturer as these manufacturers use MediaTek processors more often than not. No other details were available such as Malaysia release dates or pricing but we'll let you know as soon as we find out.[Source]


Mystery Samsung GT-P5200 gets really high AnTuTu scores

AnTuTu is a benchmark app that posts the scores of various smartphones, tablets and similar devices online. So when a mystery Samsung device posts with the model number GT-P5200 gets AnTuTu scores of 24616, scores which are on the same level as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 based Samsung Galaxy S4, you can bet that we'll take notice. Now, bear in mind that this is a recent happening and that Samsung just don't use the GT-PXXXX naming convention anymore means several things. The first is that it may well be pointing to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 which could have come before Samsung changed over to the SM-Txxx naming convention for their tablet range. According to the AnTuTu benchmark, the GT-P5200 uses Android 4.2.2 and also has a 1.6GHz processor. The score of 24616 would also indicated that this is probably a quad-core processor while the 10.1-inch screen could have a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution screen, making it one of those affordable yet reasonably powerful tablets. For now, Samsung has yet to come out with any official announcements so we'll just wait and see.