Here's our first impression gaming on the Samsung QLED 8K TV

Not too long ago, Samsung had unveiled the Samsung Q900R 8K QLED TV. The TV comes in 3 sizes with the largest one measuring at a whopping 98 inches. Normally, it never really mattered to me whether I game on a TV or a gaming monitor. Until now. Kenjim and I brought out our Playstation 4 Pro with God of War 4 and Marvel’s Spider-Man PS4 to try out on the beast of a TV. Here’s what we loved and didn’t really love about the TV.

Most videos and games out right now only go up to 4K. The Playstation 4 Pro can only run 4K at the maximum. 8K is basically still a baby on the market because there's not much 8K content has been created (so far). The Samsung 8K QLED TV is able to upscale videos up to 8K with the magic of AI. 240p is the lowest quality video the Q900R TV can upscale, and that is VCD quality!

The Samsung Q900R QLED 8K TV is able to do so with the help of Samsung’s Quantum Processor 8K artificial intelligence optimization. While most devices on the market struggle to upscale videos and make them look natural, this is not the case for this TV. Images are sharpened and colours and adjusted to make them look better.

In addition, Q900R TV provides up to HDR 32x configuration and supports HDR10+  colour performance. This helps show the contrast between dark, light and colours - ensuring that details in videos are not lost.

Here are the customizable settings for Game Mode

AI picture mode helps set the best graphic settings on your TV for different entertainment purposes. For instance, when gaming, AI picture mode can automatically detect your console and set the best setting for you.

If you’re the type who loves custom settings, this TV comes with some extra features that users can adjust such as motion blur, brightness, contrast and so on. In addition, the Q900R TV supports Free Sync which makes the TV perfect to be paired with your console.

Free Sync prevents tearing in video games. What makes this more interesting is the fact that Free Sync can be set in 2 modes which are Basic and Ultimate. Basic mode just does the bare minimum for your game but if you want crisper graphics, higher fps as well as smoother gameplay you might want to set it to Ultimate mode. Also, did I mention that the TV comes with a 120Hz refresh rate?

A pet peeve I’ve always had when it comes to console gaming to TVs is the input lag. Sometimes it is so noticeable that you find your character moving almost a second later. The Samsung Q900R won’t have this problem with its 15.4ms input delay. Playing God of War 4 and Spider-Man felt wonderful as the controls moved on command, ensuring a rage free gaming session.

As a gamer, I’ve always believed that the best kind of audio would be headphones for its concise directional audio - even when gaming on a TV. This still remains true for the Samsung Q900R TV. Don’t get me wrong - the audio is great but if you want directional sound, it just doesn’t cut it. However, pairing the TV with the Samsung Sound Bar changes this altogether.

It comes with 7.1.4Ch True Dolby Atmos Plus DTS-X configuration which helps reverberate audio perfectly throughout the room, making your gaming experience more immersive than it already is. The Sound Bar comes with 2 subwoofers which you can arrange according to your preference.

One problem I’ve always hated when it comes to gaming setups are cables. Till today, I still haven’t figured out how to manage the tangled mess under my desk. The Samsung Q900R TV has thought 4 steps ahead of the average gamer by removing wires altogether and replacing them with only a single, transparent cable.

Dubbed the One Invisible connection, the TV is connected to the main hub where all the other devices are connected to instead of directly connected to the TV. The hub can be hidden away from view, hiding the ugly mess of cables away as well, making your gaming area pristine and minimalistic looking. In addition, when your TV isn’t in use, you can actually hide your TV using the Magic Screen function which can turn your device into a picture frame or some interesting artwork on your wall in low power mode.

All in all, gaming on Samsung’s 8K QLED TV was definitely an amazing experience. What makes me sad is the fact that I’ll never be able to go back to enjoying my regular 1080p gaming monitor at home the same way again (BIG SAD!). If you have the chance, definitely take the time to try the TV out for yourself at any authorized dealers.

The Samsung Q900R 8K QLED TV is available in 3 sizes: The 75 inch variant priced at RM59999, the 82 inch TV priced at RM99999 and the 98 inch variant at RM299999. Yup, that’s pretty much the only downside of the device - the price. Now, the question that remains is should I sell my house for one of these TVs? Keep up with the latest Samsung news on TechNave.com!


Here's our first impression on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Space Zoom

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra will be available in Malaysia soon enough and as the name implies, this is the biggest bad boy among the new Galaxy S20 series. What separates this from the rest is the fact that it has a Space Zoom feature that allows the user to zoom in up to 100x, but is it practical? We got this covered and here is our first impression and hands-on of the Galaxy S20 Ultra Space Zoom.

Before we dive into Space Zoom, here's a quick recap of the quad rear camera setup. The Galaxy S20 Ultra is sporting a 12MP (ultrawide) + 108MP (main, wide-angle) + 48MP (telephoto) + DepthVision sensor. By the way, the 48MP sensor on the telephoto lens is the biggest we have seen so far and it may seem like overkill, but they mean business!

Space Zoom can be easily accessed through the Galaxy S20 Ultra's camera app. You can either tap on the small tree icon to zoom or pinch the display to activate zooming and from there, you will have a wide range of options, from 0.5x to 100x! Of course this goes without saying, but you definitely need to bring along a tripod for the best photo results.

Quite a distance eh? The Menara Telekom TM Tower is about 6.2km away from our office

At 30x zoom in, you can see the small window popping up showing you where the camera is looking

It's also worth noting that when you zoom in at 20x, a small window will appear on the top right (or left if you're holding the phone horizontally). This feature right here helps you to pinpoint exactly where the camera is pointing at and that's super useful. So kudos to Samsung for that!

You might wonder how good is the Space Zoom photo quality and to answer that, we have to say it depends. It is common knowledge that zoomed-in photos tend to look pixelated so we aren't expecting to see some high-quality photos, but the feature and can certainly be useful in some situations. For example:

Taking a shot at the Menara KL Tower which is 10.6km away. First starting out with a normal shot (left), 5x hybrid zoom (centre) and 10x digital zoom (right)

Finally, we punched in at 30x and 100x digital zoom. Wow!

Next one with the same format, trying to catch a shot on the crow there

I have to say, the 30x digital zoom-in photo looks quite impressive. You certainly need all the light for that 100x Space Zoom photo

Here's another one, feels like I'm in a safari spying a pigeon (haha)

Alternatively, you can also take a Space Zoom photo without any tripod

Surprisingly, a hands-free 30x and 100x zoom-in photo still looks ok although it took some time to capture the shot

The KLCC Twin Tower is 13.8km away in driving distance

You can even try to take a shot on advertisement boards to read what is written

Is the Galaxy S20 Ultra a sniper scope or something?

Granted, the 100x Space Zoom photo quality isn't out of the world (pun intended) but the feature is groundbreaking. Unlike the other phone that was the first to have the 30x zoom, the Galaxy S20 Ultra's Space Zoom is actually usable in the day time and even at 10x - 30x mode, the photo quality turned out better than expected.

Also from our Space Zoom hands-on photos above, we think this feature is best used for wildlife photoshoots so that the animals won't be disturbed from a distance. If you're going touring in a foreign country like Sans Francisco and don't have the time to visit Alcatraz Island, Space Zoom can take care of that. We didn't get to shoot any photos of the moon but we are pretty confident that it will still look good.

Besides the Space Zoom, the Galaxy S20 series also has Single Take, Quick Crop and 8K video recording feature. Single Take is a nifty feature that helps you to take multiple photos and short clips for your social media outtakes, Quick Crop helps you to quickly crop out a high-quality photo at an instant with the 108MP sensor and finally, 8K video recording capability is a great tool for vloggers or videographers to shoot ultra high-definition videos and it will certainly look amazing on an 8K TV. Pretty self-explanatory!

The Galaxy S20 series pre-order has been extended until 1 March 2020 so if you want a piece of that, you can visit the pre-order page right here. Better hurry up while stocks last! Also, what do you think about the Galaxy S20 Ultra Space Zoom? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for our review in the near future at TechNave.com.


Here's our first impressions and hands-on of the Huawei Matebook 13

The Huawei Matebook 13 is Huawei's latest addition to their laptop family. This device is compact and pretty powerful but that's not all that is there. If you own a Huawei smartphone like the Huawei P30 or the Huawei Mate 20 Pro as featured in the video, file sharing only requires a tap of your smartphone to your device and off your files will transfer over via the Huawei One Hop.

The Huawei Matebook 13 features the Intel Core i7 chipset and the Nvidia MX150 graphics card which makes it pretty powerful for its size. Here's our first impressions and hands-on of the device! For more first impressions and hands on of the latest tech products, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Here's our first impressions gaming on the Samsung QLED 8K TV

If you didn't know, I'm a HUGE fan of gaming - especially console gaming. Thing is, my console gaming setup has never been as decked out as my PC gaming setup as my console has always been hooked up to my PC. And like any other PC gamer, I've always thought that my 144Hz 24inch monitor would be enough for console gaming. At least, until now.

I had the pleasure of trying out the Samsung Q900R QLED 8K TV and let me just tell you that I don't think I can ever go back to enjoying console gaming on my PC monitor or even a normal 4K TV anymore. If you're interested in seeing exactly makes the TV such an enjoyable experience to game on, you can check out our first impressions video below. Honestly, I'm still wondering if I should be buying this TV over a house lol. Check out our full hands on article here! If you're interested in checking out more unboxings, first impressions and hands on videos, stay tuned to TechNave.com and let us know what you'd like to see us unbox next!


Here's our list of recommended audio wearable and speakers for MCO

While we are all hopeful for a better recovery from the pandemic this year, it looks like we will be staying at home for a bit longer. Most of us are well-prepared thanks to last year's experience, buying lots of stuff online like food, gaming consoles, gym equipment and many more to stay sane. That said, it's also a time when people start revisiting some of their favourite tunes, blasting songs from the past or enjoying a symphony in their room from those sweet, sweet speakers.

But this begs the question: Which audio brand is the best? The answer may vary depending on your needs and God forbid if you want to know if the bass is good (bass isn't everything). So, if you're looking for some recommendations, here is our recommended audio wearables and speakers while staying at home.

(L-R) The Edifier G4 gaming headset, Sony WH-1000XM3 and Apple AirPods in a casing

So not only do I use one, but there are four different audio wearables and speakers that I use at home. I shall start with the wearables first - a pair of Apple AirPods (1st Gen) for my iPhone 11. I usually use it for audio or video calls to friends and family (and my girlfriend). When I play video games on my laptop or Switch console, I use my Edifier G4 gaming headphone. Surprisingly, it's still performing well despite being a 4-year-old device with worn-out earcups.

Before the pandemic hit, I also use the Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphone as my go-to whenever I travel to foreign countries for launches and events. This wireless headphone is a lifesaver because of its high-quality Active Noise Cancellation that blocks annoying kids in the plane, so I can watch my movies in peace. I also got the Ruark Audio MR1 Bluetooth speakers last year after reviewing them. Its sound quality is on another level, and it allows you to listen to songs and music the way they are meant to be heard.

My workstation at home with the Ruark Audio MR1 Bluetooth speakers

The 1MORE TWS ANC (left) and Sony WF-XB700 wireless earbuds (right)

Without beating around the bush too much, I use the Sony WF-XB700 for general use, like listening to some songs and watching videos. On the other hand, the 1MORE TWS ANC in-ear headphones are for mobile gaming. It sounds pretty good with the lag-free aptX feature too. You can check out my review on these audio wearables here and here respectively.

Mine is quite an old pair of headphones that I'm still using - the Sony MDR-100ABN h.ear on wireless noise-cancelling headphones. If I'm not mistaken, I got it for RM1299 which was alright. I use it for almost everything - gaming, listening to songs outdoors (especially in a plane full of crying children), video editing and recording.

I have been using this headphone for more than 5 years now, and it's still in good condition. The design is simple but modern, while the earpads are soft. Its sound quality is quite balanced too, but my favourite part is the noise cancellation. I think my money was well spent!

I'm not much of an audiophile but I do quite like the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. I generally don't like earbuds because of the "cucuk" feeling in my ears, but these wireless earbuds fit my ears nicely and don't feel uncomfortable even after long periods of wearing. (Editor's note - you can read more about our review right here!)

If you are looking for a budget soundbar system, you have to check out the Samsung HW-T420 Soundbar. It's an essential soundbar system for your apartment that comes with a reasonable price (RM649 only!). It has three different modes called standard, surround sound and game mode.

Surround sound is my favourite because I watch a lot of Netflix shows at home. Its 6.5-inch subwoofer produces a satisfying bass sound, though it's not quite enough for a spacious living room. But trust me, you won't go back to watching movies only with TV speakers after you've listened to this soundbar!

The Samsung HW-T420 Soundbar is a good budget soundbar to have!

The Onikuma K9 Kitty Quartz but in black

I use the Onikuma K9, one of the most comfortable headsets I've ever worn. I got it at a PC store for like RM150, and yes, it's a cheap headset. But it doesn't suck! I use this headset for playing video games like Project Winter on the PC and Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu on my Switch, and it sounds incredible. The mic isn't that good, though, as it sounds a bit soft.

As for the Vinnfier Ecco 3BTR speakers, I got them at Shopee for RM55 and usually use them for video editing, which is good enough. The sound quality is not bad, and it only uses USB as a power connector. Moreover, I can use Bluetooth to hear my music and watch movies from my other devices.

Well, that's all the audio wearables and speakers we have to recommend for now. You can actually find most of these online on Shopee and Lazada, which you should do as most of them are on CNY discounts right now. You ought to check them out while stocks last!

But what do you think? Which audio wearable or speaker would you recommend? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech articles like this at TechNave.com.


Here's our unboxing and first impressions of the Acer Predator Triton 500

Here’s the unboxing and first impression video of the Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop, manufactured by Acer. This is the top of the line model Triton 500 which comes with an i7 processor, as well as an RTX 2070. It is currently priced at RM8699, while the mid-spec Intel i7 and RTX 2060 priced at RM7599, and the lowest spec at RM6999 for an i5 processor and RTX 2060 GPU.

You can check out our in-depth review of the laptop on our website and for more updates and videos like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Here's our unboxing, hands-on and first impressions of the - Limited Edition Barcelona FC OPPO Reno 10x Zoom!

If you're a huge Barcelona fan who has been gunning to get themselves a brand new smartphone, STOP RIGHT THERE! Here's a phone for you: The Limited Edition Barcelona FC OPPO Reno 10x Zoom smartphone. This device will be out in Malaysia on the 26th of July for RM3999. If you're too eager to get yourself this device, pre-orders begin on the 21st of July till the 25th of July.

What's different between this edition of the Reno 10x zoom and the vanilla variant is the design. As you can see on the back, it sports a beautiful gradient in the Barcelona FCB team colours alongside their prestigious logo. That's not all, the phone also rocks the Barcelona FB theme, UI and custom logos. If you aren't up to speed, the OPPO Reno 10x Zoom sports some pretty impressive tech specs and features which include the Snapdragon 855 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB ROM, a triple 48MP + 13MP (telephoto lens) + 8MP (wide-angle lens) that has a 10x Hybrid Zoom and 60x digital zoom feature, and many more.

Pre-order or purchasing the device gives gives you some freebies which include the a pair of O-Free wireless earphones and a Barcelona FC backpack. The freebies alone are worth RM898! If you want to snag yourself a device, you can get it from any OPPO Concept Store, or online at the OPPO official store website, Lazada or Shopee platform. So are a die-hard enough Barcelona FC fan who will be getting this phone? Keep up with the latest smartphone unboxings, hands on and first impressions on TechNave.com!


Here’s the U-Turn as Huawei gets a 3-month temporary license from the US

Apparently, realizing that there’s just too many loose ends to shore up, the US Government has just provided Huawei with a temporary license for 3 months that invalidates the previous blacklist. The license in particular states that Huawei suppliers in the US may sell Huawei equipment "necessary to maintain and support existing and currently fully operational networks and equipment, including software updates and patches."

While this sounds very fishy (we assume it’s so that the US can replace the key Huawei networking equipment already in place that might cripple their networks if they get removed) it at least still allows for software updates or patches to existing Huawei handsets, so everything is still just like usual for Huawei and Honor users for the next 3 months. This 3 month truce also gives US businesses like Google, Intel and Qualcomm time to adapt or negotiate, as such a sudden move probably causes quite a lot of breaches in contracts signed and paid for by Huawei.

In retrospect, it also gives Huawei more time to prepare and put the finishing touches on Plan B after the 3 month temporary license expires. Hopefully the US vs China trade war gets settled within that interim, so don’t be so quick to sell your Huawei or Honor device so soon. Personally, we're sort of curious how Plan B would perform (we'd also be rather reluctant to continue working with such fickle business partners). What do you guys think? Let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS Malaysia confirms plans for 2015, ZenFone 2 and ZenFone Zoom but no ZenWatch

At a launch for their new ASUS Fonepad 7 FE171CG tablet and other devices, ASUS Malaysia have confirmed that the upcoming ASUS ZenFone 2 and ZenFone Zoom will be coming to Malaysia sometime in Q2. No exact Malaysia release dates or pricing details were offered but we should know more around March or April 2015. They have said that there will be no supply issues like the previous ASUS ZenFone range of smartphones and we hope that that will remain true when the actual relase date rolls about. They also revealed that the first-generation ASUS ZenWatch would not be coming to Malaysia but have not ruled out the likelihood of the ZenWatch 2 coming here instead. While they didn't reveal exact plans for 2015, they did reveal that their focus would be on achieving top rankings for their notebooks, desktops, Android tablets and smartphones.


Here's the complete price list of the ASUS and ROG Limited Edition Gundam Collection

If you're a Gundam fan and a member of the PC Master Race, you're gonna love this one. ASUS Malaysia is importing a lineup of components, peripherals, and accessories into the Malaysian market with the likes of the original RX-78-2 Gundam and MS-06S Char’s Zaku II. Price ranging from RM239 to RM6460, there is a wide variety of devices for the fanboys.

In the TUF Gaming series lineup cover, there are eleven devices in total that are designed with the classic GUNDAM series skin. As for the Earth Federation Space Force Gundam RX-78-2, this skin is applied on ROG Strix devices and they look awesome. In my opinion, the most notable ones are the WiFi router RT-AX86U ZAKU II EDITION and ROG STRIX SCOPE TKL Keyboard in a red or blue variant.

Anyway, without beating around the bush too much - the ASUS and Gundam product collection will be available starting March 2021. Below is the official price list:

To learn more about the special editions, you can check out the official page right here. You can also visit the ROG and ASUS official online store on Lazada over here and there respectively. Stay tuned for more local gadget launch news at TechNave.com.


Here's the first look of Facebook desktop's new dark mode design and more

So something cool just happened - when I opened my Facebook page on the desktop, I was given early access to a new Facebook design layout! It seems not only a few selected ones got to experience this as my colleagues don't have it yet. So without further ado, here's the first look of possibly the new Facebook desktop design layout in the near future!

The early access will appear at the top of the Facebook wall first asking if you're interested in participating. Obviously, I didn't hesitate and just dive into it. The company has been working on a "fresh, simpler" look and features the very much needed dark mode, faster loading time and larger fonts as well in a simplified layout.

Actually, it feels very much like Facebook app integrated to the desktop version which is not bad. I've taken the liberty to take some screenshots while I was at it. Check them out below!

Here's how the invitation looks like after you join

At the top right corner is where you access the Account tab where you can always switch back to classic Facebook mode

On the left is where you will see a much simpler layout of the FB search engine, your profile, saved, groups, shortcuts and more. On the other hand, the right side will display the list of friends (all censored for privacy :p) in Messenger and events

The profile page got updated too and looks way tidier than before

If you happen to run a Facebook Page, it has been updated as well and the user interface is smoother. All the necessary tabs are on the left

You will also notice that the Facebook desktop is similar to the mobile app version. From left to right on the top, you can have a quick look at home, videos, market, groups, and games

In dark mode, looking for items in market is so easier now

Quick updates on whatever is happening in your respective groups

The games page got a radical design and it's quite appealing, to be honest. You can also browse for FB streamers on your favourite games

Personally, I welcome this new design layout very much but I still have yet to encounter any bug issues. For those who also got early access, you can always give your feedback at the Accounts tab on the top right.

So what do you folks think? Let us know in the Facebook post comments section and stay tuned for more trendy tech news only at TechNave.com.


Here's the first look of the Huawei Enjoy 20 and 20 Plus

Huawei is going to launch the Huawei Enjoy 20 and 20 Plus in the upcoming month which is held in early September in China. These devices were spotted on a China Telecom listing with live images.

Both of these phones are featuring a Dimensity 720 chipset and support 5G connectivity. The Huawei Enjoy 20 comes with a 6.6-inch waterdrop notch display and 128GB internal storage. From the photo, we can see that the device features an AI triple-rear camera setup with a 13MP main camera. For the battery life, it is 5000mAh battery capacity.

The Huawei Enjoy 20 (left) and Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus (right)

On the other hand, the Huawei Enjoy 20 Plus sports a 6.63-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. As for the selfie snapper, it looks quite similar to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro with a pop-up selfie sensor. Moreover, the phone comes with a 48MP main camera and in a circular cutout alongside auxiliary sensors. Click here to learn more about the camera.

Anyway, we just need to sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. Would you get the Huawei Enjoy 20 and 20 Plus if there are launched in the Malaysian market? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on Technave.com.


Here's the flagship performance you can expect when you pre-order the Huawei Nova 5T + gifts worth up to RM325

Meshing technology and fashion together may seem like a miss-match thing to do, but that doesn't stop brands from trying to make it work. For a while, we have seen some wow's and meh's, but the latest Huawei Nova 5T entry certainly proved that it works with that cool looking body and a flagship performance for just RM1599! The pre-order for the device will start tomorrow (29 August 2019) and if you're thinking of getting one, here are the top 5 reasons why you should pre-order the Nova 5T.

Equipped with not three or four but five AI camera sensors in total, the Nova 5T features a 48MP (Sony IMX 586, F/1.8) + 16MP (Super Wide Angle, F/2.2) + 2MP (Depth Assist, F/2.4) + 2MP (Macro lens, F/2.4) quadruple rear camera, whereas the front camera is 32MP. Again, customers are getting more than what they bargained for with these camera setups which definitely offers a value for money device.

(L-R) HDR+ backlit photo, ultra angle portrait, and low-light portrait

Starting with the tech specs, the Nova 5T has a Kirin 980 which is currently Huawei's most powerful chipset. Unveiled since a year ago, the Kirin 980 was the world's first 7nm fabrication process chipset with dual Neural Processing Units or NPUs for better AI or Artificial Intelligence. Not only is it more energy-efficient, but it's capable of processing up to 4500 images per second.

On top of that, the Kirin 980 can handle gaming easily with its Mali-G76 GPU and it has a Cat.21 modem for up to 1.4Gbps download speed. For just RM1599, you're actually getting a lot more than what you ask for!

Sure, there are a lot of nice-looking smartphones with a beautiful gradient design these days. But the Nova 5T takes the cake with its unique Midsummer Purple design that looks so fashionable and stylish for the young generation. The ultra-small front camera cutout is a welcome addition as it doesn't distract you that much when watching a video or gaming.

Besides Midsummer Purple, you can also choose Crush Blue and Black. The choice is yours!

Having a powerful chipset is nice, but the user experience is just as important as well. The Nova 5T will come with EMUI 9.1 pre-installed which most Huawei phones don't have yet, giving the Nova 5T users first-hand privilege. From the micro-realistic style to the EROFS (Extendable Read-Only File System) reading system that can go up to 63.3 MB/s, this is particularly convenient for those who multitask a lot.

EMUI 9.1 also comes with GPU Turbo 3.0, so mobile gamers can take advantage of the gaming capabilities too. This enables them to enjoy a smoother and power-saving gaming experience, such as the ever-popular Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, PUBG Mobile, and 23 other game titles!!

Like most newer Android smartphones nowadays, most of them have a fast charging technology for the battery and the Nova 5T is no exception. The battery pack is just 3750mAh but it's supported by a 22.5W Super Fast Charging technology, so this allows you to charge your phone up to 50% within 30 minutes!

Pre-orders for the Nova 5T (RM1599) will start on 29 August until 5 September 2019 and customers who purchase it during the period will receive an exclusive gift pack worth RM325. The gift pack includes a Huawei mini speaker (RM198), a SuperCharge fast car charge (RM127), as well as a 1 Year Extended Warranty until 30 September. In addition, there will also be a Level-Up Program starting from 7 September 2019, where Nova users can go to a selected Huawei store to participate in the level-up or trade-in event.

For more information and to pre-order the Huawei Nova 5T, you may visit the online store here to check it out. By the way, the MediaPad M5 Lite 10 is also available for RM1299, sporting a Harman Kardon certified sound system. Those who pre-order this tablet will get a mini speaker and an M-Pen (worth up to RM268 in total) on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Stay tuned for more local tech deals at TechNave.com.


Here’s the full list of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices that will get Android 13

Recently, we reported that 70 Xiaomi devices will no longer get software updates from the Chinese tech giant. Well, now we’ve got new information regarding Xiaomi devices too, this time around regarding the list of devices that will receive the update to Android 13.

Currently, a slew of Xiaomi devices have been updated to Android 12 and a list of Android 13 recipients have also been released. The list entails Xiaomi, Redmi as well as POCO devices and was shared by Xiaomiui, a website that monitors the development of Xiaomi’s software products.

If your device is listed above, then you can expect to receive the update sometime in the near future. Moreover, Xiaomiui also revealed that the Redmi Note 8 2021 and POCO C40 may also get the Android 13 update.

Besides that, there are also Xiaomi devices that will not receive an update to Android 13. These devices include:

So, is your devices getting the Android 13 update? What do you guys think of Xiaomi’s overall software update support?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! Moreover, do stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news.


Here's the kind of pictures you can take with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Let Joshua take you on a trip to the Strait of Malacca and show off what the 12MP + 12MP camera of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could do. But that’s not all, the S-Pen allows for a remote shutter feature which he shows off in his vlog as well so do check it out!

If you’re interested in knowing about the tech specs, the aforementioned device is running on the Exynos 9810 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 512GB of internal storage, 12MP + 12MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.4-inch display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery.


Here's the latest Malaysia Mobile Network Experience Report by Opensignal

Just earlier this month, Opensignal named U Mobile as one of the most improved global networks in the Mobile Network Experience Global Awards (which most of you still can't believe, lol). With that, we wondered if the orange telco has shifted their position or not if compared with the other local telcos. Well, wonder no more - we now have the Malaysia Mobile Network Experience Report by Opensignal as of September 2020.

According to Opensignal, Maxis is still the leading telco in terms of Video Experience, Mobile Game Experience, and Download Speed Experience. Celcom still has the best 4G Availability and 4G Coverage Experience, whereas U Mobile takes the best Upload Speed Experience. Both U Mobile and Unifi are joint winners in terms of Voice App Experience.

In addition, Opensignal noted that even though Maxis is ranked first in Video Experience, their points have dropped considerably and the rest aren't that far behind with both Celcom and Digi on 2 points behind. Furthermore, U Mobile has the biggest jump compared with the last report, from 42.9 to 50.1. That said, we have to also take into account that our local telcos did put a download speed limit during MCO in order for everyone to surf online and prevent bad network traffic.

If you would like to read the full report, you can head over to Opensignal's page right here and check out everything. You can also compare this with the last report from our news coverage here. So what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's the list of Apple products that are eligible for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 software update

Today, Apple's latest iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are now available to download and install. As usual, if you own an iPhone or iPad that are eligible for the upgrade, you may head over to the Settings > General > Software Update to get started.

To recap the features on both iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, both operating systems have some of the same features. For example, FaceTime will have some audio and video enhancements that include spatial audio and Portrait mode. The Shared with You feature is also on board but it's not the same as SharePlay as it has been delayed until further notice.

Moreover, the notification UI has a new makeover design whereby a new summary notification will pop up to let you catch up on what you missed. Live Text on your camera will be activated, allowing the device to detect texts on photos and search for them online. Lastly, it's said that you will have more control over your data with an improved privacy control in Siri and Mail.

For the complete list of eligible iPhones and iPads for the latest software update, you may refer to them below:

The iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 is approximately 3GB worth of data, so do download it with your WiFi. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's the list of Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for Samsung Care+ repair service package

If you're a Samsung Galaxy user for the longest time, you would be familiar with the company's care package service for the devices. Samsung Malaysia just launched a new Samsung Care+ for the Malaysian Galaxy users, which is a coverage plan that offers repairs on phones or tablets.

There are currently two options for Samsung Care+ which is a 1-year or 2-year plan with prices starting from RM55. If you happen to purchase a new Galaxy phone or tablet with 14 days, you can already enrol for the service package. In case you're wondering, the Samsung Care+ package includes coverage for accidental damage, liquid damage and cracked screen repair that isn't covered by the basic warranty.

Coverage begins upon sign-up, meaning customers can enjoy comprehensive coverage on their device the moment they subscribe to the plan. Also due to the current pandemic, the service offers doorstep pick-up and delivery of the protected device for free. One may arrange a free pick-up by calling the hotline at +603 9078 4999, 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. from Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays.

So what do you think of this Care+ package? You can read more information about it on the official web page here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's the official Samsung Galaxy Note 7 hands-on videos

While we put together our own videos of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Samsung Mobile have put together their official hands-on videos as well. Go check out the new S-Pen and Iris Scanner in action along with a few other Galaxy Note 7 features below:


ASUS Malaysia has launched online ASUS Store for ZenFones and more

Wanted to buy an ASUS ZenFone smartphone but got put off by distributors and sellers offering it at non-retail pricing? Well, ASUS Malaysia now have another option with their soft launch of the ASUS Store (http://store.asus.com/my). Designed to serve all the ZenFone smartphone buyers here in Malaysia, the site offers the ASUS ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6 at the retail pricing of RM299, RM519 and RM699 respectively. Unlike other online stores, the devices for sale here are not going to be sold in batches. Instead, you can add them to your shopping cart at any time (sort of like a pre-order) and expect to get it within the next 1 ~ 2 working days. For East Malaysians the wait is extended by a day to 1 ~ 3 working days. So far, the number of colours available to choose from are limited but new colours like Yellow and Purple are expected soon. Also, there is no mention of the other ASUS ZenFone range of devices like the ZenFone 5 LTE or ZenFone 4 A450CG but we assume these should be added soon.

So far, the ASUS Store Malaysia online ecommerce store is still starting out, so we do expect more to come like the PadFone S or perhaps some accessories as well. However, the system does seem to have certain features and limitations as well. From what we've seen, you can only add up to 10 devices at a time to your shopping cart. However, one notable but rather hidden benefit is that the system seems to offer Shopping Credits, which can be used for 20% of your purchase. With RM1 = 1 Shopping credit, this is quite a good deal. The ASUS Store official launch is set for 3 December 2014 and we expect there to be even better promotions and deals then.


Here's the reason why the Facebook, WhatsApp & Instagram servers were down last night

As many of you should know by now, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram servers were down late last night in Malaysia but it seemed that the whole world experienced it together. Anyway, all the servers are back online and Facebook just published an apology and update of what happened.

In the FB Engineering post, they discovered that the configuration changes made in the backbone router's were the main reason for the network disruption. For your information, backbone routers are used to coordinate network traffic between Facebook's data centres around the world. So with that, there was a chain effect globally for up to approximately 6 hours.

So yes, it was all because of a "faulty configuration change" at Facebook's end. Oh well, at least they own up and apologize for the cause. In addition, the company also has no evidence that any user data got compromised during the outage.

That's all, folks. Thankfully, it happened late last night and I believe most of us had a good sleep instead of scrolling through our social media pages before sleeping (which isn't helpful). Stay tuned for trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's the result of the iPad mini battery test after a day

This season, the Apple iPad mini made a surprise return, and it's packing some impressive features. For those unaware, the tablet uses the latest A15 Bionic chipset. It's a real force to be reckoned with in a tablet of its size. However, is it durable enough to handle such flagship specs? Here's a battery test that we did on the iPad mini.

Before we get started, note that Apple usually doesn't disclose any information regarding battery capacity on its product page. But since we have one here in our office, we found out that this mini-tablet features a 5124mAh battery pack with 20W fast charge technology. This spec aligns with the info received from several media.

According to our writer from the Chinese team, the iPad mini 6's battery was tested through a video marathon. Specifically, he used the tablet to watch the recent DotA 2 The Internationals. Keep in mind that not only is this a video playback, but it's also on live-stream that uses the Wi-Fi connection for long hours. Without further ado, let's see how the iPad mini performed.

For your info, a day in The Internationals can last up to 11 hours (or more, depending on each game). Our writer set the volume settings to 50%, and there was no pausing nor fast-forwarding (so he kind of just left it there while working, lol). At the end of the live stream, the iPad mini still had some juices left - 35%.

After 20 minutes of gaming, the iPad mini still has 28% of battery

Of course, we didn't just stop there and call it day. After 11 hours of video playback, our writer tried some gaming. A short break was taken before a 20-minute gaming session, and the iPad mini battery only drained 6%. Should it go for an hour, it would have consumed around 20% of battery life. Now that we have that info, we estimated that the iPad mini could last a few hours if you went on a gaming marathon.

Testing out gaming performance on the iPad mini

The 20W charging brick comes inside the box, nice

Despite a small body, the iPad mini can last the whole day, whether it's work, gaming, watching Netflix, and more. Even if the battery is depleted, you only need 30 to 40 minutes to fully recharge it. So iPad mini users, you don't need to worry about its battery performance at all.

The iPad mini 6 is currently available for sale in Malaysia, so if you haven't got them yet, below is the list of prices according to the variant:

To learn more about the iPad mini, you may visit Apple Malaysia's official website here. Stay tuned for more tech gadget reviews at TechNave.com.


Here's the summary of the new Bantuan Prihatin Nasional 2.0 and Program Subsidi Upah 2.0

Today, Prime Minister Muhyiddin just announced the launch of a new Bantuan Prihatin Nasional 2.0. The schemes are aimed primarily at families and individuals that are still affected by the outbreak, alongside a new Program Subsidi Upah 2.0 for the enterprises. Here's the summary of what you need to know.

Starting with the BPN 2.0, 3.7 million families in the B40 group will receive RM1000, whereas 3.8 million B40 individuals will receive RM500. Furthermore, RM600 and RM300 will be allocated to 1.4 million families in the M40 group and 1.7 million M40 individuals respectively. There will be two waves of BPN 2.0, the first will roll out at the end of October 2020 and the second in January 2021. No action is needed to apply for BPN 2.0.

As for the Program Subsidi Upah 2.0, wage subsidies will be given to employers who are still affected especially those who faced a revenue reduction of at least 30% compared to last year during the MCO. This program is up to 3 months starting from 1 October to 31 December at the rate of RM600 per month, and it is limited to businesses with no more than 200 employees. If your business falls under this requirement, you may submit your application during the period.

So that's the summary of the newly announced Bantuan Prihatin Nasional 2.0 and Program Subsidi Upad 2.0. Spread the news and stay tuned for more trending local news at TechNave.com!


Here's the timetable by Digi of shutting down the 3G network in Malaysia

By now, some of you have heard the news of 3G services shutting down. Maxis has already begun the process and soon it will be Digi's turn. According to the schedule, it will begin from December 2021 onwards in different states with a different timeslot.

From the table below, you can see that Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu will start first on 6 December 2021. This is followed by Sabah on 13 December 2021, then to the Southern, Northern and Central of Semenanjung Malaysia. Sarawak will be the last state to shut down 3G services on 30 December 2021.

Digi recommends every subscriber activate the VoLTE and VoWiFi first before 31 December 2021. This is in line with the JENDELA program by the Malaysian government in transitioning to 5G in due time. You can also head over to the official website here to check how to activate VoLTE but do note that only a handful of devices support it. Otherwise, you will just have to subscribe to a new postpaid plan.

That's all, folks. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's the unofficial list of Xiaomi phones getting the Android 11 update

Android 11 has been out for a few months now and a roadmap got released online showing us which Xiaomi phone model would be getting the software update. Although there are no dates written on the chart, we still got to know exactly which devices are or aren't getting the upgrade.

Starting with the easiest one, the devices that are not invited to the Android 11 club are the Redmi Note 7, 7s, 7 Pro, 8, 8A and 8A Dual. Basically, all these phones are equipped with MIUI 9 and same goes to the phones that were launched with the two years old OS. The Mi CC 9e is listed as "expected" to be receiving it but there's no confirmation yet.

As for the rest of the devices, almost all the known Xiaomi phones are part of the plan. Currently, the Mi 10 Ultra, Mi 10T Lite, Mi A3, Redmi Note 9, Poco M2 Pro and others are in open beta mode or prepared for a stable release (check local listing). On the other hand, devices such as the Mi 10T Pro, Mi 10T, Mi 9 series, Poco X3 NFC, Blackshark 3 series and others are in internal testing as we speak.

For the record, this list is not officially approved by Xiaomi as mentioned at the bottom left of the image. However, it still gives a good indicator at which devices are compatible with Android 11. With that, if you're a Xiaomi phone user, just sit back and wait for the OS update to roll out globally. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's the way to stop suspicious shared-screens that broadcast porn and shocking videos in Zoom

Video conferencing tools are what we rely on these days to keep ourselves connected to our work or studies. However, one of the more popular video conferencing tools, Zoom, has received backlash regarding several security issues recently. One of them appears to be where users have encountered porn and shocking videos surfacing while in the middle of a call.

Earlier, Zoom has been accused of breaching privacy by sharing irrelevant data to Facebook. After the accusation happened, the platform soon removed the Facebook data-sharing code on its iOS app. Now, it appears that some of users who are using the popular tool are facing another problem, where they have seen shared-screens broadcasting porn and shocking videos out of nowhere while having a meeting.

The phenomenon has been called “Zoombombing”. It involves mischief that is caused by people who take advantage of the sharing link that allows users to join a Zoom meeting. The trolls have been collecting these links and distributing them in private chat groups, then go on to meetings and broadcast NSFW content.

However, this issue can be prevented by users by doing some changes to the settings. For those who are using PCs or laptops, just click on “Settings” in the left-hand menu and look for “Screen Sharing”. Under “Who can share?”, tick “Host Only” and save your preference. For those who are using mobile devices, tap the “More (...)” at the bottom right corner of the screen and tap on “Meeting Settings”. If you’re using an iPhone, look for “Allow Participants to Share” and switch the toggle off. Meanwhile, Android users can find “Lock Share” and switch the toggle on.

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


Here's what Samsung did to fix the Galaxy Fold display issue

Supposedly, the Samsung Galaxy Fold was to make its debut in Malaysia during early May and they have been quite quiet ever since the numerous reports of having broken screens. The units have been called back and it seems that we have a new report on its current status.

According to the source, they reported that Samsung has solved the issue of dust entering the hinge under the display which was one of the reasons for breaking it. How they fixed it was "reducing the gap between the top and bottom parts of the hinge to prevent foreign substances from getting in", such as dirt and sand. Nonetheless, it's not a 100% dust-proof, but at least the resistance to it is higher than before.

On top of that, the reviewers who have been peeling off the protective layer (which they weren't supposed to) also adds to the fragility. To address this protective layer issue, Samsung has made it even harder for users to peel off and a "huge" warning sign informing that it's not supposed to be taken off. Should the user be ever so stubborn about peeling it off, the risk of breaking the display is pretty high and to fix it, the repair will cost a hefty $1980 (~RM8252). So you have been warned.

So that's some good news from Samsung, but we won't know when is the next date they will ship back to those who actually pre-ordered the foldable phone. Words have it that the improved Galaxy Fold will launch in its homeland, South Korea first in June then followed by the USA.

Until then, stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Here's what it means for you after Celcom and Digi completed their merge

Last night, Celcom and Digi have finally completed the merge and they are now one. Promptly called CelcomDigi, many users from both sides have wondered what it meant so here's what they said.

In the FAQ section, both Celcom and Digi will be combining their resources. It didn't say when the resources will be fully combined but for now, Celcom and Digi users will continue using their own respective products as usual. That means we don't need to do anything at all as there are no changes until then.

The trademark blue and yellow logos will also continue, but we may also see some additional CelcomDigi logos in the future. Existing Celcom and Digi stores will also remain the same but a Celcom staff cannot serve a Digi customer and vice versa. Oddly, customers can still be able to do the same transactions at their retail stores, as well as at Celcom Life and MyDigi apps.

If you want to read the full FAQ, you can visit the official website here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's what the Google Pixel 4 may look like based on leaks

An artist has created renders of what the Google Pixel 4 may look like based on leaks. Based on reports, the Google Pixel 4’s back may come with a square setup on the top left of the device, similar to Apple’s iPhone XI’s leaks.

The camera setup may come with triple sensors that includes the regular camera, telephoto lens as well as a 3D ToF sensor. As for the front, Google has decided to ditch the huge notch seen on the Google Pixel 3 XL. Instead, it is speculated that they’ve returned to the classic top bezel as seen on older devices which may hold two camera sensors, an earpiece and sensors for hand gestures.

Besides that, the side and bottom bezels are pretty thick which may or may not bother users. Other than that, the artist had also added in the Android Q OS into the device which makes us wonder if gestures would be different on the device due to the thinner chin. The colour of the device in the render is Clearly White and it is expected that we may be seeing the Google Pixel 4 in two other colours which are Just Black and Mint Green. Each device may have different colour accents for the power button and the camera hump may be black across all devices.

So how do you feel about the Google Pixel 4 going back to the classic top bezel? Keep up with the latest Google Pixel news on TechNave.com!


Here's what the iPhone XI and iPhone XI Max may look like based on leaks

We’re not even remotely close to iPhone XI announcement but leaks for the device have been popping up more and more as of late. A while back it was rumoured that the device may be sporting a triple rear camera setup in a weird square setup and it seems like that rumour is here to stay.

From hearsay and renders, the iPhone XI may be almost similar to the iPhone XS Max but with a few notable differences. The iPhone XI Max may feature a pretty large 6.5 inch display but the front may look similar to the XS Max. However, the notch may be a tad bit smaller this time around you can’t really differentiate the sizes of the notch between the two devices. As for the dimensions, the iPhone XI may measure at 157.6mm x 77.5mm x 8.1mm (9.3mm if you include the camera bump in the back).

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No differences between the iPhone XI and XI Max has been released so far but we do know what is similar between them. Both phones may launch with the square triple camera setup on the back, a glass back made of a single piece of glass, a new mute button which slides up and down vertically instead of horizontally like the previous versions of the device and despite rumours, a lightning port instead of a USB-C (boo!).

Pricing-wise, it is expected that the devices may retain the same pricing as the iPhone XS and XS Mas from last year which were priced at USD$999 (~RM4128) for the former and USD$1099 (~RM4542) for the latter. So what do you think of the upcoming iPhone? Keep up with the latest Apple news on TechNave.com!


ASUS Malaysia introduces two monster routers RT-AC5300 & RT-AC88U for RM2199 and RM1799

ASUS Executives presenting the RT-AC5300 (left) and RT-AC88U (right)

While the MWC 2016 craze is still on-going, ASUS Malaysia took this time to introduce us two new wireless router – the RT-AC5300 and the RT-AC88U and are compatible with any gaming platform which includes Windows, Mac OS, Linux and gaming consoles. Currently priced at RM2199 and RM1799 respectively, the two devices will be available next week and pre-order will be online soon through their website. Below at the tech specs:-

The RT-AC5300 is a new ultra-high performance AC53000 class tri-band wireless router with Broadcom NitroQAM technology that delivers the world's fastest combined WiFi data rates up to 5334Mbit/s. Perfect for gamers of all ages, the device can provide super wide coverage with its 4x4 MIMO antennas combined with AiRadar universal beamforming and Tri-Band Smart Connect. Not only that, there's a built-in game accelerator powered by Gamers Private Network (GPN) from WTFast, which decreases ping times and latency for an enjoyable experience especially in a competitive multiplayer online platform.

On the other hand, the RT-AC88U is a lesser version of the router mentioned above, but still a powerful wireless router nonetheless with ultra-fast AC3100 class dual-band 802.11ac wireless router with a four-transmit, four-receive (4x4) antenna configuration. This wireless router is perfect for low-lantency online gaming, 4K/UDH video streaming, file sharing in extreme speed, and for users who are usually busy with multi-device home networks who needs wide coverage, lightning-fast performance and stability. Just like the RT-AC5300, it also has a built-in accelerator powered by the GPN from WTFast for the ultimate low-ping gaming experience.

If you want to know more about the wireless routers, visit either one of the links below to check it out.


Here's what vloggers can do with the Huawei nova 7 series' Dual-View video mode

Since 19 June 2020, the Huawei nova 7 SE was officially released in Malaysia and according to the company, their latest mid-tier range smartphone has received a warm reception from the consumers. There can be many factors to consider the device's success, but today we are going to talk about the Dual-View video mode which allows you to shoot a video at the back and front at the same time.

While it's not the first time that we've seen this feature, not many smartphone brands have integrated it on their smartphones and this can be a useful feature for vloggers and the young generation. So what can you exactly do with it? If you're looking for some ideas, here's what you can do with the Huawei nova 7 series' Dual-View video mode.

While we are in the midst of Recovery MCO, you might not be keen to go out to the public to celebrate your or someone's birthday yet. Well, with the Dual-View, you can now record the moment of yourself or your friend who got the birthday surprise and capture the moment at the same time. Easy peasy.

Speaking of birthday surprises, that usually spells out food and foodies will always take a few photo shoots of their dish before eating. If you want to share your dish of the day and your expression at the same time, the Dual-View got you covered!

On the other hand, you may also utilize the Dual-View mode to keep in touch with your family. From different states to overseas, you can record and send the Dual-View video to your family on how well your baby and yourself are doing in this period. Or another example, the parent(s) can record and revisit the moment of looking at their expression and what the child was doing back then at the same time.

If you and your partner are having a date, you can take advantage of the Dual-View mode and shoot creative moments together. Do you know that popular photo of the girl holding a hand going into a certain place or scenery? With Dual-View, you can now record that moment yourself. Win!

Finally, if you want to take beautiful sceneries and record your expression at the same time, this is where the Dual-View comes in once again. You can even use this as a new method to tell a story on your social media account!

Before we end this, there are a couple of on-going promotions happening. So read them first if you're interested to know more!

That's right, you can earn Huawei Points by installing more apps and use your Huawei ID to redeem attractive rewards and gifts at the AppGallery Gift Centre. You can now find apps such as Maybank2u, Shopee, Lazada, and more with lucky draws so everyone stands a chance to win a prize!

The carnival is back and it's currently on-going until 30 June 2020 with amazing offers and lucky draws of up to RM2,000,000! The grand prize includes three Proton X70s SUVs and 500 electronic Scooters and this event will be happening at the Huawei Experience Store!

In addition to that, Huawei customers will get to enjoy free food treats with every purchase of the Huawei Nova 7 SE. With the rewards worth up to RM1000*, you can fill your tummy up from various food franchises such as Baskin Robbin’s, Domino’s Pizza, Puma, Texas Chicken and more. Besides that, you can also get rewards from AirAsia Big and Free Fire as well in the Member Center.

If you want to learn more, you can visit the official website right here

Finally, you can own a bunch of Huawei gadgets in a bundle without worrying about the cost thanks to the Huawei Together 2020 Programme. It offers a zero-interest instalment plan from 6 to 12 months and even allows you to customize the bundle to suit your lifestyle. The monthly expenses can go as low as RM5.20 per month only (terms and conditions apply) and whether if you are a business professional, gamer or student, there is a bundle for every kind of need.

So what do you think of the Dual-View video mode? Let us know in the comments below and to learn more about the Huawei nova 7 SE, you can visit the HUAWEI Store or the nearest HUAWEI Experience Stores (HES) today. Stay tuned for more tech articles and local deal news at TechNave.com.


Here's what we think about the Xbox PC Game Pass potential in Malaysia

If you're a 90's kid, there's a 99% chance you may have skipped class or curriculum activities to go to a cybercafe with your friends. It's one of our favourite pastimes to play various computer games like Counter-Strike 1.6 and StarCraft. However, most of us dropped that when we started working and "adulting".

Then 2020 came and the pandemic happened. For me, I managed to find my way back to PC gaming but it's not an activity that every Malaysian can get into. In case you missed it, Microsoft officially launched the Xbox PC Game Pass in Southeast Asia recently. Not only did Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines get it but also Malaysia, which is super great news. But is it worth subscribing to PC Game Pass? Short answer - Heck yes. Long answer - read on below!

For real, the subscription price for Xbox PC Game Pass is totally worth it (I did the math). For reference, a new triple-A title can easily cost between RM200-RM300. If you want to get your hands on Halo Infinite (campaign), you'll find that it's currently priced at RM199 on Steam.

In comparison, the monthly subscription for the PC Game Pass is RM15 (after the three-month promo for new users at RM5/month). Even if you pay it annually, it's only RM180 per year. That's still cheaper than buying Halo Infinite or any other triple-A title game. What's more, you get to play other popular games and numerous titles under Bethesda and EA.

Besides Halo Infinite, there are tons of other games you can play (besides the Halo series). This includes Minecraft, Forza Horizon 5, and Age of Empires IV. These games are currently advertised on the Xbox SEA website, but they're just the tip of the iceberg.

I also mentioned Bethesda and EA, which I believe don't need any introduction. But for the sake of this editorial, here it goes. Bethesda is known for producing many popular games with the likes of DOOM Eternal (one of my favourites), the Fallout series, Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Wolfenstein series, and Ghostwire: Tokyo, which was launched on the PlayStation 5. Then for EA, you have EA Sports titles, Battlefield series, Dragon Age Inquisition, Mass Effect, Star Wars, The Sims and many others.

Bethesda (left) and EA Play (right) 66games

Again, for just RM180 per year, you can play all these games and many upcoming new ones (hint: Blizzard Entertainment games since the company got acquired by Microsoft recently). Also, it's worth mentioning that new game launches will be available on the PC Game Pass on day one! Enough said.

While the PC Game Pass sounds great so far (and it is), there is still one problem - mobile gaming dominance. It's no secret that mobile gaming in Malaysia is super popular, and the smartphone saturation rate is high. In fact, Malaysians spent over $673 million (~RM2.931 billion) on video games. In 2019 alone, 75% of sales were from the mobile segment. Since then, I can only imagine that the numbers and adoption rate have increased during the pandemic over these two years.

Most mobile phones are affordable, and the mid-range models are more than good enough to play several mobile games. Mobile games also don't have requirements as high as some PC games. Furthermore, the ongoing chipset shortage has made it hard to get new gaming rigs, laptops and consoles, especially the PS5 which is still on pre-order until this day since its debut in Malaysia.

Popular mobile games on the Apple App Store (left) and Google Play Store (right)

While mobile games aren't on the same playing field as PC or console games, the fact remains that most casual users are okay with this because they're more accessible. Furthermore, they're often free to play, albeit with in-game items and gacha purchases that could make mobile gamers spend more than they should. Anyway, Malaysians will probably choose free games over PC and console games any given day.

Putting mobile gaming aside, Xbox has some competition from Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Both consoles have been in the Malaysian market for so long that they have (kind of) hindered Microsoft from taking action until now.

Moreover, PlayStation Plus was recently revamped, and it now offers a more attractive price. For the most affordable package - the PS Plus Essential, you pay either RM29 per month, RM69 quarterly or RM159 yearly. It's the same as the previous PS Plus package that offers two monthly downloadable games, exclusive discounts, cloud storage for saved games and online multiplayer access.

Here are the rest of the PS Plus packages

Nintendo Switch Online Membership pricing for individuals

The Nintendo Switch Online is less appealing because it doesn't have a local price. But for context, Malaysian Switch gamers often use an Online Family Membership and pay RM25 per year on average (speaking from experience). There's also an Expansion Pack membership for both individual and family users that fans were pretty upset about (you can read the comments on the YouTube video). However, the eShop will have a once in a blue moon Winter Sale that offers affordable prices. They can get cheaper than secondhand prices, starting from an average price of RM150.

Last but not least, there's Steam. Valve's platform has been the go-to PC gaming platform for many years. And it has quarterly sales with games at way more affordable prices than their console counterparts (e.g. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition can go as low as RM25.80). Not to mention, Steam also has much more games than available via the Xbox PC Game Pass. Steam veterans may have a tough time moving there if they have already played plenty of games available in the latter. I guess it's also worth mentioning the Epic Games Store that gives free games weekly.

The Witch 3: Wild Hunt - GoTY Edition (left) and weekly free games by Epic Games Store (right)

At the end of the day, each gaming platform has its pros and cons, and it really depends on which one suits your gaming lifestyle. If you're into PC gaming, then the PC Game Pass and Steam are great choices. But if you have only just begun your PC gaming journey, we highly recommend the PC Game Pass.

Which gaming platform do you prefer? Let us know in the comments below, and do stay tuned for more trending tech opinions and editorials at TechNave.com.


Can you live without a mobile phone? I guess that depends on what kind of lifestyle you are living. Some use it for mobile gaming, some purely for keeping in touch with friends and family, but there are also individuals who use their smartphones for work and it's nothing new. Maybe to some, working on a smartphone is not as efficient as a laptop, but that's not stopping smartphone brands trying to make it work.

Most people don't fully understand how to make use of their phones and PC together, but this could be why Samsung integrated Link to Windows on the Galaxy Note20 series. One of our writers played with it for quite some time and you can read our demonstration on how the phone and PC/laptop can be seamlessly connected. Here's what we think of Link to Windows on the Samsung Galaxy Note20 series.

At this point, you might be thinking if you need to install anything on your Galaxy Note20 phone or your PC/laptop. Well, you don't need to! And we aren't talking about Samsung DeX either because the Link to Windows feature is already available. You can find it on the notification settings in the phone, though you'll have to make sure you have the latest Windows 10 update.

You can search for Your Phone app on the Windows search bar

You will encounter this page when you turn on Link to Windows for the first time

To get yourself started, just tap on Link the Windows and search for 'Your Phone' on your PC/laptop. After syncing up, you will need to punch in your Microsoft account login credentials and follow the instructions. Once that's done, you're all set and good to go.

Once you are all set up, the Galaxy Note20 series display interface will appear on your monitor. From there, you can read notifications and messages, transfer photos, open certain apps, and even receive incoming calls on your PC/laptop.

This is how Your Phone looks like (left), you can also close the left menu (right)

If you are using an extra monitor, you can have Your Phone and your web browser running simultaneously

Since you can pretty much do the necessary tasks on the PC/laptop, that also means that you won't need to pick your phone every few minutes and can be more productive during your working hours. Say goodbye to data transferring via cable and hello to a new way of working with your Galaxy Note20 series smartphone!

As mentioned earlier, Link to Windows syncs notifications from your phone, so users don't need to pick it up to check for new ones. Apart from that, you can also open certain apps and project it on the monitor! But how does that make it different from Samsung DeX?

On the right side where your phone will appear on the monitor

Access into any of the apps and multitask!

You can also use your phone to watch videos and it will look like that (right)

Like Samsung DeX, you can sync the Galaxy Note20 series to a monitor. However, this feature is limited to Samsung OneUI interface only so you can't really open some apps on the monitor. With Link to Windows, you can do pretty much everything on your PC/laptop like how you would use your phone.

Before we end this article, Samsung also mentioned that the Galaxy Note20 series will be able to connect to Microsoft OneNote soon. This feature will sync with the all-new and improved Samsung Notes to offer you a true cross-platform working experience and we are looking forward to test it out. Do note that this new upgrade for the OneNote (web and Windows 10) and Outlook (web) will only be available in November later this year.

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 series is now on sale and whether you buy the Galaxy Note20 (RM3899), Galaxy Note20 5G (RM4299) or the Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (RM5199), you'll get a complimentary UV Sterilizer with Wireless Charging (worth RM299) and Wireless Charger Convertible (worth RM209). Remember that these giveaways are on a first-come-first-serve basis, while stocks last, so don't miss it!

Moreover, you can get instant rebates when you trade in your old device for any Galaxy Note20 series model under the Trade-Up campaign. This campaign will end on 31 October 2020 and for more information, you may refer to this website to check it out.


Here's what you can do with ePemula credits (and vouchers) on BigPay, GrabPay, ShopeePay and TnG eWallet

By now, most of the youths have already claimed their ePemula credits but we also saw lots of memes on Twitter. On the platform, it seems that many of them are rather disappointed by some of the limitations.

As you should know, the ePemula programme was designed to decrease the youth's expenses burden as well as encourage cashless spending. However, it seems that the FAQs also mentioned that the programme was designed to encourage cashless transactions by brick and mortar businesses which mean no online spending at all.

Earlier, we wrote news that ePemula recipients can receive extra RM500 vouchers on ShopeePay but with terms and conditions. In Shopee Malaysia's own FAQs, the RM150 ePemula credit can only be used for any offline payments (that support ShopeePay) except for the following:

Heading over to other platforms of Grab, BigPay and Touch 'n Go eWallet, this holds true as well with some other limitations. For example, the ePemula RM150 credit (and other extra credits) in Grab can only be used for GrabPay in-store and GrabFood Hot Deals transactions. Both BigPay and Touch 'n Go eWallet's extra credits are also limited to selected brands.

So which one is the best for you? Well, that depends on which app benefits you the most. For a programme aimed to lighten the youths' burden on expenses, it seems pretty tight and limited to us. Anyway, claim and spend them wisely, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's what you can expect on the HongMeng OS

Huawei’s HongMeng OS is expected to launch on the 9th of August at Huawei’s largest Developers Conference. It's been reported that the OS has been tested on the Huawei Mate 30 and has been tested out by a select few.

These testers have mentioned that the HongMeng OS comes with a brand new boot animation as well as more customizability to fit any users’ preference. The lock screen can be customized with any widgets and apps as well for easy access. The UI comes with some brand new animated icons and despite that, the transitions are still fast and smooth. In addition, there’s a newly designed notification panel and a huge search bar.

Besides that, Huawei has created their very own ringtones to stand out from the rest of the OS’s and smartphones out on the market. For its camera interface, it is reported that it is more simple and user friendly with a few extra controls added onto it as compared to the Huawei P30’s camera app. However, a few features on the OS are currently unusable which we may be seeing in the near future.

Ren Zhengfei, Huawei’s founder and CEO has claimed that the HongMeng OS is definitely faster than Google’s Android OS. There has been reports of the OS being 60% faster than Android. He also mentions that the OS is not only built for mobile but also for computers, laptops, routers, network switches and more - making it a huge ecosystem for a variety of devices. So will you be using HongMeng over Android? Keep up with the latest Huawei news on TechNave.com!


Here's what you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Z Series Launching Promotion

Tomorrow (22 September 2021), Samsung Malaysia will officially release the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G for the Malaysian market. If you tried getting your hands on Samsung's newest foldable devices but missed out on the exclusive e-vouchers, don't fret - they are still available!

If you buy the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, you will be granted an e-voucher that's worth RM500 and a 1-year plan of Samsung Care+ worth RM799. On top of that, you will also get a 30% discount for selected Samsung accessories via PWP (purchase with purchase)! As a reminder, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G comes in Phantom Black, Phantom Green, and Phantom Silver with a starting price tag of RM6699.

Here's the deal though, you don't need to wait until 22 September for the 30% deal because you can enjoy it now! From 14 September until 30 November 2021, customers are entitled to a 30% discount for up to three selected accessories, ensuring that you get a head start on your journey into the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem.

If you want to be on Team Flip instead, you can get yourself an e-voucher worth RM350 and a Samsung Care+ plan (worth RM699). The 30% off accessories rule also applies here, so you can choose up to three separate Samsung accessories to enjoy the Samsung Galaxy lifestyle.

The Galaxy Z Flip3 5G is available in Phantom Black, Cream, Lavender, and Green with a starting price of RM3999. Just so you know, the accessories eligible for this device include the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G covers, which come with a ring hook or strap. In addition, Samsung Care+ offers coverage for accidental damages, liquid damage, and cracked screens. By the way, these aren't covered by the basic warranty, so it's extra value!

As we've mentioned, this launching campaign will run from 22 September until 31 October 2021. Samsung Malaysia will officially start delivering the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G to customers from 5 November 2021 onwards. That sounds like a long way to go, so you might as well get it now if you want to enjoy these special offers. Don't wait till it's too late, like the previous pre-order campaign period!

To learn more about the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, you may visit the official links below to get started:


Here’s what you should do if your personal data has been compromised by a data breach

Cybersecurity has been a hot topic in our country recently following a series of high-profile data leaks that have unfortunately affected Malaysians. Just today, we reported on how mobile service provider TuneTalk may have been compromised after its users received sketchy notifications regarding Bitcoin prizes; a tell-tale sign of an online scam.

Furthermore, within this month itself, several other incidents of data breaches have also rocked the nation. These include the compromised card data of iPay88 users and our own Prime Minister’s Telegram account being hacked by irresponsible individuals.

Well, if you think that these data breaches are harmless, then think again as according to a report by NST, a whopping RM5.2 billion has been lost to online scams since 2020! Hence, we should never be complacent when it comes to cybersecurity.

If you’re in the dark about what to do to protect yourself in the digital world, then the following advice from global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky could do you a world of good. As shared by its Southeast Asian General Manager Yeo Siang Tiong, read on below to learn of the measures that you can take to safeguard yourself from the adverse repercussions of a cybersecurity breach.

As cliché as it sounds, prevention is indeed better than cure and while no one can fully protect themselves from cyber threats, these measures can help to be a 'safety net' against online menaces:

1. Do not log in to sensitive accounts in public

Anytime you are on a public network, limit your usage to activities that do not reveal any of your sensitive information. For example, avoid logging in to your bank account and making transactions while connected to a public WiFi.

Ransomware is commonplace on mobile devices, where cybercriminals will block access to the device and demand a ransom. The best way to avoid these attacks is to be smart about downloading apps. Stick to official stores, and websites.

If an email or message looks suspicious, do not open it or the link attached to them, as it may be a phishing site created by irresponsible parties.

3. Conduct research on any mobile apps you want or have been asked to download

Before you download and install any mobile apps, besides only downloading from official stores, do make prior research on its developer. Things to look out for include whether they have well-developed terms of service, clear contact information, strict app developer criteria, and a history of providing legitimate content.

4. Check the permissions requested by an app

When downloading a new app on your mobile devices, make sure to not give more permissions to it than what is required. For example, if a non-messaging app requests permission to read your SMS, it's a tell-tale sign that the app may be using that permission as a backdoor to read your OTP for transactions. Moreover, if the app demands too much, try to find something similar with more modest requests.

Remember to change your settings back after installation. Do not leave your phone open to malware.

6. Update your apps regularly and make sure to be on the latest OS of your mobile device

These updates may include security patches of known vulnerabilities in past versions of the app or OS. Moreover, these security features are usually given in batches, so always be up-to-date to stay secure.

7. Install antivirus or internet security apps on your devices

Consider this an investment in your personal and financial security and most security apps are free to use with ads anyway. With these apps, you can be notified when something is amiss and even scan files before being opened.

If the worst were to happen and your personal data has been compromised due to a security breach, then you need to act quickly to ensure your safety. Should you find yourself in this situation, Kaspersky advises you to perform these measures:

There you have it, several simple measures that could potentially save you from the ill effects of cyber threats. Do you guys have any other tips that we may have missed out on? Moreover, what do you guys think of the cybersecurity issues that have been popping up in our country recently?

Share your views and tips with us in the comments below as we'd love to hear your thoughts. Remember to always stay safe online and as always, do stay tuned to TechNave for more tech tips and the latest trending news in the tech world!


Here's where you can watch the #HuaweiMate20 livestream tonight

Hey TechNavers, today is the day that Huawei will be revealing the new Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and the Mate 20X in London! This will be a global announcement and it'll start at 2PM over there, the hour difference between London and Kuala Lumpur is just 7 hours so the live stream will start tonight at 9PM (16 October 2018).

There are plenty of rumours surrounding the three devices, but here are the highlights of them - all three will have a Kirin 980 chipset and a dual Neural Processing Unit (NPU) inside, the Mate 20 Pro will have its first in-display fingerprint sensor, possibly a new green model look, the triple camera setup will focus more on having a super-wide angle lens, and the battery is at least 4000mAh. We already did a roundup about it so you can click here to check it out.

To catch the live stream, you can check out either one of the links below and stay tuned for the official coverage at TechNave.com:


Here's why the Menara KL concession got sold by TM

Today, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) sent out a press statement regarding the Menara KL Tower matter. For those who don't know, the tower got sold to Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd which was managed by TM. The press statement explains why Menara KL was sold.

According to TM, the company wishes to clarify that Menara KL is owned by the Government while the operations and maintenance of the tower are granted under a concession. TM via its wholly owned subsidiary, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn. Bhd. (MKLSB) had undertaken the concession since 1996.

As part of its business transformation programme, TM is focusing its efforts and resources on strengthening its core business of telecommunications and technology. After due consideration of the change in the business nature of MKL, from telecommunications services to tourism and hospitality, TM decided in October 2021 not to renew the MKL concession and informed the Government accordingly.

Subsequently in 2022, the selection process of the new Concessionaire was then taken up by the Government upon which TM was informed of the appointed company to take over the shares of MKLSB and the MKL concession. MKLSB shall continue to operate the concession and ensure the continuity of MKL operations for the Malaysian public, including international visitors.

Employees will remain employed with MKLSB under the new Concessionaire for a minimum period of three years. This is to ensure their welfare is protected in this transition. In TM’s 3Q 2022 financial announcement to Bursa Malaysia, a reference was made to the subsequent changes to shareholding in MKLSB.

So there you have it. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's why the RM899 Huawei Y9 is the ideal smartphone for students

Regardless of age, nearly everyone uses a smartphone, including students. The problem when it comes to getting smartphones for students is usually the budget. As someone with no job (yet), how does one get a smartphone that can fulfill their needs?

Asides from a good price, among the things students look for in a smartphone is the ability to game, a good selfie camera as well as a large battery capacity so that the phone can last through a usual school day. All of which the Huawei Y9 2019 has to offer but do read on for more details.

As the saying goes: ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’. And a dull boy Jack will be if he doesn’t take a break from studying. Gaming is the perfect tool for relaxation after a long session of studying and what better way to do so with your smartphone, as a game console or PC is obviously too expensive to own and too bulky to bring around to game on the go.

The Huawei Y9 2019 is perfect for gaming, though! Powered by the Kirin 710 processor, it can pretty much run your usual PUBG Mobile game with no hassle on HD with a high frame rate setting. Honestly, it's the perfect way for you to carry your noobie friends to a Chicken Dinner on the game after school.

Everyone can become a social media influencer nowadays and with good reason. It is so easy to create content and capture that perfect selfie with your smartphone to share on your social media platforms. If that’s not your thing? Not to worry, you can capture your perfect memories with the Huawei Y9 2019 camera.

The Huawei Y9 2019 rocks a dual selfie camera with with 16MP and 2MP sensors and a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 2MP sensors which is more than enough for the average student’s use. Check out some shots we took with the smartphone below!

We all know how long a usual school or college day can be and usually by rehat time, your battery would have already been drained and you would have to endure the rest of the day without your phone. Thankfully, the Y9 2019 has a large 4000 mAh battery so you can game intensively on the Huawei Y9 2019 for two hours straight and you’d still have 88% battery left for other uses throughout your day.

Officially available for RM899 (and less elsewhere) the Huawei Y9 2019 is a large display smartphone with a big battery that is affordable for any student and people on a budget! If you’re interested in trying this phone out for yourself, head on over to any Huawei Experience store or the Huawei official website. For more budget phones that fit your needs, you can find that and more on TechNave.com!


ASUS Malaysia is having a mid-year promo with up to RM1000 off

In another mid-year promo campaign that you shouldn't miss, ASUS Malaysia is having one as well with up to RM1000 off. Its campaign will last until 6 July 2023 so let's see what the company has to offer.

Should you be for it, you can get yourself a free 1-year ASUS Perfect Warranty with accidental damage protection, as well as a free ASUS Backpack (design may vary by model). Also, if you put up a review about a certain laptop you got, you can claim a reward worth up to RM259. You can learn more about how to join this review & claim activity here.

As for the ASUS laptops, you can refer to the table below for each model, promo price, specs and colour variant:

For more information on where to purchase them, you can visit the official ASUS Mid-Year Promo website right over here.


Here's why you can't get coronavirus from a package from China

The coronavirus is the latest viral news around the world right now, so much so that it has gotten people everywhere being paranoid wearing face masks at airports even if there are no suspected reports, to begin with. That said, this issue has also made Malaysians worried about whether if it's possible to get the coronavirus through a package from China. Well, short answer - no.

According to Shopee Malaysia's Twitter post and various sources, a virus' lifespan is rather short if it's on a non-living object. Since it takes at least 24 hours to reach Malaysia, there is actually a low risk of transmitting the disease. However, Shopee Malaysia aren't going to overlook this as they assure their customers that they will disinfect the packages daily at the transit warehouse, as well as checking their employees' body temperature and making them wear masks before entering the warehouse.

Dear all, thank you for your interest in Shopee. All parcels from China would be uniformly disinfected by the airlines & delivered to your hands after customs inspection & quarantine. There is no potential danger. Please rest assured that the goods will be safe. pic.twitter.com/vPL2P95gfe

To back up the claim furthermore, health officials from the U.S. also said that there isn't enough proof that the coronavirus can be transmitted through delivery. In fact, Dr. Nancy Messonnier, director of the Center for Disease Control’s Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, mentioned that "there is likely very very low risk" for it to happen due to ambient temperatures.

Those are assuring words, but do keep in mind that there is still no evidence to support what they said as the coronavirus is still very new so we aren't sure of its longevity. Also, please do not spread fake news over WhatsApp with those chain messages about being infected through delivery.

Stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's why you're seeing certain posts on Facebook

Have you ever scrolled through Facebook and wondered why you’re seeing certain things on your timeline? Facebook has finally come through with an answer for you through their new tool called "Why am I seeing this?"

“Why am I seeing this?” comes as a drop down menu on the posts of your friends, Pages and Groups on your News Feed. The menu contains information on why you’re seeing the post on your News Feed. Besides that, it also tells you what exactly is influencing the posts on your feed such as how often you interact with certain Pages or Groups, how often you interact with certain types of posts and the popularity of a certain post shared across the platform. The way this works is very similar to Facebook ads.

You’re also able to personalize your feed through the drop down menu with options such as See First, Unfollow, News Feed Preferences as well as Privacy Shortcuts. This tool was added as a way for the platform to be more transparent with its users. Facebook ads will also be given more personalization options as well in the future.

Tl;dr: you can basically customize your entire Facebook News Feed with the new “Why am I seeing this” tool that will appear on the right of posts on Facebook as well as give you information as to why you’re seeing said post. Personally, I feel like this is a great update because it does get pretty tiring seeing posts from people I don’t care about as well as posts that do not align with my personal interests. Does this update make Facebook more interesting to you? For the latest news on the latest apps, make sure to check TechNave.com!


Here’s why your healthy Huawei Smart Life could start with the Mate 30 Pro and Watch GT 2

Getting healthy is an ongoing process that needs determination and discipline, but it always helps when you have some helpful companions along the way to remind you when you’re not exercising enough or even a personal trainer that gives you advice. Thankfully, you don’t have to get a live-in personal trainer, as you can get started on your healthy lifestyle with the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, Watch GT 2 and other Huawei Smart Life wearables, so read on to find out how.

Not only does the Huawei Watch GT 2 offer a beautiful customizable watch face and minimalistic yet premium design, but it also tracks 15 sport modes so you can exercise at the gym, go swimming or run and hike, complete with low heart rate monitoring. While it can also check your pressure with a single tap on the touch screen, its Kirin A1 chipset ensures that it always stays connected via Bluetooth without draining the battery for 2 weeks.

If you happen to be walking, running or climbing and there is an incoming call, the Watch GT 2 is also fully capable of answering phone calls through the watch on-the-go thanks to the new speakers and microphones. Furthermore, the 5ATM waterproof rating ensures your ability to do so even while swimming. All the while, Huawei’s improved TruSeen 3.5 keeps a close yet intelligent watch on your heart rate, even when you’re asleep. This is particularly important for those with low heart rates as early detection could mean no or less damage to the heart tissue, something which you’d have to live with the rest of your life.

While the Huawei Watch GT 2 offers huge storage of up to 500 mp3 music files you can easily go wireless and keep it private with the Huawei Freebuds 3. If you don’t have any Spotify or other music streaming services to listen to, the built-in Huawei Music App on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro lets you play various types of exercise appropriate music, including those specifically for exercising and running. Of course there’s also music to chill and mellow out after a long training session, all of which are free, no monthly payments or ads required.

Tying the Huawei Watch GT 2 and Freebuds 3 together is the Huawei Mate 30 Pro which with its Huawei Health app offers you a centralized one-stop spot to track and monitor your health. This includes sleep patterns, steps taken, heart rate and even medals to help gamify your progress to a healthier you. Also, thanks to the One Tap to Share feature you can also share your health data quickly and fuss-free with a single tap between your Mate 30 Pro and Matebook laptop.

To add on more about the Mate 30 Pro, it is powered by the latest Kirin 990 chipset which is just 7nm and can handle a wide range of tasks from 4K HDR video to AI applications. The storage is also UFS 3.0 so you can transfer files faster than before with lower power consumption. The EMUI 10 provides a very detailed application and resource management control permissions, which you can adjust the optimal power configuration according to your own app usage habits, such as exercising.

So what are you waiting for? Check out how your healthy intelligent lifestyle can begin or improve with more details on the Mate 30 Pro, Watch GT 2, FreeBuds 3 or even Huawei x Gentle Monster sunglasses via Huawei’s Smart Life on their official website as well as their Facebook page.


Here’s your final chance to celebrate Hari Raya in style with HUAWEI

HUAWEI Malaysia has announced final chance offers for consumers to get gadget companions for this Aidilfitri via Raya Bergaya Bersama HUAWEI. A series of ongoing promotions, read on to find out about this seasonal sale.

With Hari Raya just around the corner, the company is encouraging everyone to take advantage to grab their favourite HUAWEI products now at Huawei Experience Store (HES), the official online stores on Lazada or Shopee. Customers who purchase the HUAWEI nova 10 series will have the exclusive opportunity to acquire the HUAWEI Band 7 for only RM1 from today onwards until 30 April 2023.

Not only that, customers who purchase any HUAWEI product at all HES will be entitled to a lucky draw contest and stand a chance to walk away with mysterious gifts.

Besides that, during the campaign period, HUAWEI is also offering up to RM2000 off on selected products and complimentary gifts worth up to RM1199 at Huawei Experience Stores nationwide. Check out the list of promos below:

Awesome! For more information on the promotions, please visit HUAWEI Official Website, HUAWEI Official Facebook page or Instagram. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news.


Here’s your first look at the ASUS Zenfone 10 that’s launching this 29 June

ASUS has confirmed that it will be launching the ASUS Zenfone 10 on 29 June, teasing glimpses of the phone and its specs on a microsite. Well, we don’t have to wait long to see full renders of the device, as they were leaked recently.

Shared by the reliable tipster and reliable leaker Evan Blass, the renders show the back and front designs of the upcoming smartphone. Furthermore, the Zenfone 10’s colour options were also revealed, whereby it will come in 5 options. These include green, blue, red, white and black, all of which look more pastel than solid.

ASUS has already revealed that the smartphone would be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. The screen size also remains as its predecessor at 5.9 inches.

So, are you excited about ASUS’ upcoming flagship? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news such as this.


HereO GPS watch looks cuter than your average kid tracker

Up until now, there have been many GPS devices in the form of watches that track your kids. However, most of them look bulky and something most kids would try to take off the moment they could. The HereO GPS watch could change that by offering a slimmer and more colourful option, at least for kids who like to colour coordinate their wrist wear. The watch does look smaller and more likely to stay on a kid's wrist while showing time much like any other kid's digital watch. Tech specs and features seem to be limited to just that, allowing the kids to tell time while providing an alert which goes off if the device leaves a geo-fenced area pre-set according to the app it is paired with.

Pricing is significantly lower than some others at just $99 (RM324) but it is a crowd-funded Indiegogo project with still another $77000 or so and 38 days to go. You'll get 6 months free subscription for that pricing but you'll have to pay $5 (RM16) after this period is past. Check out the video for yourself below:


Heres how Malaysians can claim up to RM100 domestic flights e-vouchers with 5 airlines

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri yesterday announced that RM2.7 million worth of e-vouchers has been allocated for Malaysians to purchase domestic flight tickets online. The e-vouchers, worth between RM25 and RM100 can be redeemed by 45,879 Malaysians until the end of 2022.

As reported by national news agency Bernama, the e-vouchers are part of the Tourism Recovery Plan (PRE 2.0) for the airport transport cluster. Furthermore, redemptions while stocks last through five airlines, namely Malaysia Airlines (RM100 vouchers for 10,000 travellers), AirAsia (RM50 vouchers for 23,879 travellers), Batik Air (RM50 vouchers for 4,000 travellers), Firefly (RM50 vouchers for 4,000 travellers) and MASWings (RM25 vouchers for 4,000 travellers).

A continuation from PRE 1.0 back in 2020, PRE 2.0’s main objective is to distribute incentives to Malaysians in the form of discounts, vouchers and rebates. It will also provide vouchers and rebates under the land transport cluster, tourism association cluster and special interest tourism cluster. Under the latter, 15,467 Malaysians had purchased land transport tickets and 12,540 Malaysians have benefitted from the initiative through the purchase of domestic tour packages as of 30 June 2022.

In order to claim the domestic flight ticket e-vouchers, Malaysians have to visit the five airlines’ official website and follow their respective procedures. As of the time of writing, AirAsia and Batik Air have yet to reveal the procedures to claim their RM50 e-vouchers, so do stay tuned to their respective official websites to keep up to date.

For Malaysia Airlines, you can claim the RM100 e-voucher by using your Enrich account here. If you don’t have an account, don’t worry as you can do so for free on the same website.

The same goes for Firefly, whereby you have to register as a Firefly member so that you can claim its RM50 e-voucher. You can read the terms and conditions and well as make your redemption via the airline’s official website here.

Meanwhile for MASWings, you have to e-mail the airline company via [email protected] with your valid IC number to register and claim  its RM25 e-voucher. For more information, you can visit the airline’s official website here.

So, what do you guys think of this initiative  by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news!