Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event could go live on 10 August

After seeing all the rumours of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z foldable devices, we can finally get to know when they're coming. If this leaked teaser poster turned out to be accurate, the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 would arrive on 10 August.

Reputable tipster Evan Blass is the one who shared the poster of the upcoming Unpacked event. Blass mentions in the tweet that it has been obfuscated to hide some details, but we could clearly see a device that looks like the Galaxy Z Flip4 getting placed in the middle alongside the date.

**THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN EDITED TO OBFUSCATE CERTAIN DETAIL**See what I did there? pic.twitter.com/BrH4sT99yU

It's nothing new for us to know that the devices are coming in August, but we're still glad to see the exact date for when it's happening. Besides the Galaxy Z folding phones, Samsung is also expected to debut the Galaxy Watch 5 series and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. After seeing this leaked poster, we suppose the company might reveal more official information soon.

Are you excited about seeing all the mentioned Samsung products? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel about them, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip3 will most likely be smaller in size

Based on a statement by myfixguide.com, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 foldable flip smartphone will most likely be much smaller compared to its predecessors. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the local market.

Other than what was mentioned above, the smartphone in question will come equipped with a 1.9-inch secondary display which will most likely show notifications, time, and more. But that’s not all, due to its slightly smaller size, there could be a possibility that the phone will come with a slightly smaller battery size as well.

With all that being said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

What are your thoughts on the size reduction of the Z Flip3? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 to come equipped with 4275mAh battery capacity

It seems that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 might have been spotted on 3C in China, hinting that the smartphone will come equipped with a 4275mAh internal battery. To go into more detail, the listing hints that the foldable smartphone will come equipped with a combination of a 2215mAh battery, as well as a 2060mAh battery which is housed in each panel.

Other than that, the device will finally come with an IP rating but there’s no exact detail on what the ratings are so you might want to hold off on your plan to use the Z Fold 3 in the bathtub. Also, while it comes with S-Pen support, it does not come with a dedicated slot where you can store the S-Pen.

With that being said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

What are your thoughts regarding the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphone could look similar to the Motorola RAZR

A bunch of images regarding the successor the Samsung Galaxy Fold been spotted on Weibo, which showcased the design of the device. Based on the images posted, the alleged Galaxy Fold 2 looks pretty similar to that of the Motorola RAZR foldable smartphone which is currently available for purchase in the US for USD1499(~RM6213).

Not only that, but it seems that will come equipped with a hole-punch notch a the front which houses the front-facing selfie camera. Furthermore, TheVerge.com mentioned that the foldable smartphone in question is expected to come equipped with a 108MP as well as a camera sensor with 5x zooming capabilities.

With all that said, there is no official information in regards to the tech specs, Malaysia release date as well as local pricing of the aforementioned smartphone for now. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung did not provide an official statement in regards to the leaked hands-on images.

Would you be interested in getting the new Samsung Foldable smartphone? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple A15 Bionic benchmark leaked, outperforms GPU for Exynos 2200

With the Apple iPhone 13 series just around the corner, some wonder how the A15 Bionic chip would perform. Since it's an iOS device, it's harder to gauge that using apps like GFXBench. However, the benchmark does give us some clues on how it would perform.

According to @Frontron, the Apple A15 Bionic chip has an average of 198 FPS on GFXBench's Manhattan 3.1 benchmark. In comparison, the Exynos 2200 managed 170.7 FPS. As you can see, the A15 Bionic outperforms the Exynos 2200 and both chipsets outperform the older A14 Bionic. Note that Apple's chip was sampled in July 2021, so it should be the finalised production unit (or close to it).

Even after the big drop, this is way exceeding the A14 peak performance, so it won't be a big deal for Apple.(2/2)To see the comparison of Exynos 2200 peak performance and A14, refer herehttps://t.co/WURgUNIVWp

However, not everything is perfect. The source claims that the A15 Bionic only managed framerates between 140-150 FPS in a repeat test, a performance dip that is most likely due to thermal throttling. It will still do better than the A14 Bionic though, which can only reach an average of 120 FPS in the same benchmark.

So, it's clear that the upcoming Apple A15 Bionic will handily beat its predecessor. But if there's not enough cooling, iOS devices equipped with it might experience thermal throttling. Would you still want to upgrade? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates on this.


Samsung's upcoming tri-fold Galaxy smartphone spotted on patent

It seems that a bunch of patents regarding Samsung upcoming tri-fold Galaxy smartphone has been spotted, detailing the potential design as well as what to expect when the smartphone is officially available in the global market. While there is no news on the exact release date of the smartphone, there is a good chance that it will most likely be unveiled somewhere around H2 2021.

Based on one of the patent, it seems that the smartphone will come with 2 hinges which allow the phone to be folded inwards. But that’s not all, there are also other patents of a foldable smartphone that comes with 2 hinges with a different folding mechanism which hints that there could be more than 1 variant that Samsung plans to release.

However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Would you be interested in getting the new Samsung foldable smartphone as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung's washing machines are on promo sale with 2-years warranty and loads of freebies from RM2689

In case you forgot, this Sunday is Mother's Day and like any brand, promo sales is inevitable and Samsung Malaysia is one of them. So what are they selling this time? Well, turns out it's the Front Load Model Washing Machine starting from RM2689.

The promotion is already on-going until 31 May 2019 and only four models will be on sale - the Samsung Front Load Models (i) WW12K8412OW/FQ or (ii) WW90M64FOPW/FQ or (iii) WW10K6410QW/FQ or (iv) WW80K52E0UW/FQ. Depending on which model, all four will have a bonus of 2 years exclusive manufacturer's warranty, purchase with purchase Condenser Dryer worth RM3199 @ RM1999, a free Stacking Kit SKK-DF or SK-DH worth RM376  and a free Eco Vacuum Carafe worth RM169.

So..yeah, it's that simple and straightforward. You can visit any of the 85 Samsung Malaysia Brandshops or online right over here for Samsung's Mother's Day promo. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung set to launch Exynos 1080 chipset on 12 November 2020

Last month, the Exynos 1080 chipset appearing more than a few times in rumours. That led to many believing that Samsung would be launching it soon and that does seem to be the case. The company has officially confirmed that a launch will happen on 12 November 2020.

According to Sammobile, an event poster confirms that Samsung will be launching the Exynos 1080 chipset later next week. It will be unveiled at Shanghai in China, which many some may find a strange decision. But if you recall, one of the rumours last month hinted that the first phone to feature the chipset would be the vivo X60 smartphone. With that being the case, it's quite likely that the phone will also be showcased at the launch.

For those who are unaware, the Exynos 1080 chipset is actually Samsung's next-gen mid-range chipset. However, it might have performance that could even rival the Snapdragon 865+ chipset. This 5nm 5G chipset is expected to be equipped with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 CPU cores, as well as a Mali-G78 GPU.

Unfortunately, no one can confirm if it can perform as well as the rumours claim yet, so we'll have to wait for the launch next week to find out. But if it does perform well, would it make you more willing to get an Exynos-powered Galaxy S21 series smartphone next year? Let us know on our Facebook page and do stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


Samsung set to showcase 3 new high-end monitors at CES 2022

CES 2022 hasn't started yet, but some companies are already teasing their new products. Samsung is expected to introduce a variety of different products like the Galaxy S22 smartphones. But that's not all, as the company officially revealed some upcoming monitors.

As announced by Samsung, three new models will be making an appearance at CES 2022 - Odyssey Neo G8, Smart Monitor M8, and High Resolution Monitor S8. These are high-end monitors that cater to different users such as gamers, remote workers, and creators. Now, let's take a quick look at what they have to offer.

Last month, Samsung Malaysia was giving away an Odyssey Neo G9 for free. Well, the Odyssey Neo G8 is its newest sibling. This is a 32-inch 4K curved gaming monitor with a fast 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and a 1000000:1 contrast ratio. Thanks to the company's Quantum Mini LED technology, it has a peak brightness of 2000 nits.

Next is the Smart Smart Monitor M8, a new model to go with the Smart Monitor M7 that we reviewed last month. This one is a smaller 32-inch monitor with a larger stand. It supports UHD resolution, 99% sRGB colour gamut, and has a higher peak brightness at 400 nits. As for features, it has a magnetic SlimFit Cam for video calls and a USB Type-C port that supports 65W charging.

Lastly, there's the High Resolution Monitor S8. As the name suggests, this monitor offers high resolutions and a wide colour gamut (98% DCI-P3) to creators like graphic designers and video editors. Available in 27-inch and 32-inch sizes, this model has a Matte Display that's certified Glare Free. It also comes with a USB Type-C port that supports 90W charging and LAN ports, so that you can link your devices together with Ethernet cables.

Samsung hasn't announced the prices yet, but expect more details at the official unveiling at CES 2022 later this week. Having said that, which model interests you the most? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.


Samsung shares some OneUI 5 features before it arrives in the coming weeks

At the annual Samsung Developer Conference, Samsung announced its latest OneUI 5 based on Android 13. The update will arrive on Samsung phones like the Galaxy S22 series, Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 in the upcoming weeks. Before that, you might want to know about some highlighted features arriving with the update.

The OneUI 5 will get a redesigned lock screen that offers more flexibility in customization for the wallpaper, clock face and colour palettes. There's also a video wallpaper option added that lets users place a short video on the lock screen. Besides that, Samsung will provide new smart suggestions for widgets and apps based on usage patterns. Routines will also feature new recognition options that help start the automation, with Modes that provides custom settings and app features for different parts of users' days – like when going to sleep or during workouts.

Furthermore, Samsung has answered to Google Screen calling by introducing the Bixby Text Call. It basically lets users take calls via text messages for the times when they don't feel like talking. Bixby Text Call is already available to users in South Korea, while the English version is planned for early 2023. Other highlights include extracting texts from images in photos through Samsung Gallery, a new Connected devices menu and privacy hub with security and privacy dashboards, and a new notification in Share Panel that warns users when they try to share photos with sensitive information like the passport or bank card details.

What do you think about all these features coming with the OneUI 5? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts about them, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Samsung shipped two-times more smartphones than Apple last quarter

According to the research firm TrendForce, their findings show that Samsung has shipped twice as many smartphones than its nearest rival, Apple. The numbers shows that the Korean company has dominated the market, grabbing over a quarter of the marketshare worldwide.

Samsung shipped over 81.5 million smartphones in Q1 of 2016, going against the industry's dropping shipment trend and raising more than 2.5%, above shipments of Q4 2015. Apple's numbers fell hard after the holiday sales: 42 million smartphones were shipped in Q1 2016, compared to 75 million in Q4 2015. This is a 43.8% decrease year on year.

Other manufacturers in the market also gained marketshare, with the exception of Huawei which dropped 0.2% - small, but a drop nevertheless. This reflects some sentiment in the market, plus the fact that Apple only announced two new models in the last quarter, where Samsung announced a multitude of models for multiple markets. We shall see how Apple fares in the next quarter, after the introduction of the Apple Phone SE.


Samsung showcased One UI Watch functions, will come featured on Galaxy Watch 4

Today is the second day of the Mobile World Congress and Samsung took an opportunity to showcase the One UI Watch. One UI is Samsung's own platform for their Galaxy lineup so it's interesting to see what it does on smartwatches. Without further ado, let's check it out below.

For starters, One UI Watch is based on Google's latest Wear OS. With that, pairing it up with an Android phone will allow you to install an app automatically on the Samsung smartwatch. If you have other settings on the phone, it is said to continue and appear on the smartwatch as well. The One UI Watch will support more apps than Tizen, such as Strava, Adidas Running, Calm, Spotify, YouTube Music and Google Maps.

Thanks to Google Wear OS, Samsung is confident that the next-gen of Galaxy Watch will have a longer battery life, faster performance and other improvements. To ensure that the Galaxy Watch is distinct from other Wear OS smartwatches, Samsung is planning to improve the designs on the dial tools that allow users to make their own third-party dials.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 4 will be equipped with the latest One UI Watch this summer (August onwards). With this, we won't be surprised if it comes with the upcoming Galaxy Fold smartphones too. What do you think of the One UI Watch? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung showcased a brand new Thunderbolt 3 QLED Curved Monitor at CES 2018

Just recently, Samsung Electronics has showcased a brand new CJ791 monitor at the CES 2018 and it's not just another curved display model, but it's the world's first curved monitor to feature Intel's Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Measured at 34-inch, the monitor is designed for entertainment and business purpose for the best user experience.

On the features side, you can link up and dock the monitor together with another one or even a laptop without extensive wiring, allowing users to enjoy connectivity across a full ecosystem of docks, displays and peripheral devices such as Apple Macs, USB type-C laptops and other desktop accessories like storage drives or external graphics cards.. The Thunderbolt 3 connectivity also allows the processing speed go up to 40GB per second as well as provide up to 85 watts of laptop charging power.

With an aspect ratio of 21:9, the screen stores 3440 x 1440 ultra-wide QHD resolution and that's nearly 2.5 times the pixel density of a FHD display, this guarantees gamers the entertainment they need as it can reflect a 125% sRGB spectrum. On the other hand, there's also a Game Mode that contains a dynamic gamma setting that adjusts colour and contrast of each individual scene to produce a true-to-life environment. The CJ791’s four milliseconds (ms) response time also ensures smooth transitions between scenes, making it ideal for racing, flight simulation and first-person battle games.

Would you like this monitor beast come to Malaysia? We aren't sure if Samsung Malaysia will bring it in but if they do, it won't come cheaply. Stay tuned for more CES news at TechNave.com.


Samsung showcased unbreakable display panel in a Youtube

Samsung has showcased a flexible OLED Panel that is claimed to be unbreakable based on the video. The Flexible OLED Panel seems to be attached to a plastic window which allows the display to flex and absorb shock and dissipate without damaging the display panel. In the case of a glass window, it will shatter and be potentially dangerous to the user as the glass shards may injure the user.

There was even a test in the video where they would use a rubber mallet to hit the display but it does not show any physical damages. Off video, it is even dropped up to 1.8 meters in height, higher than military standards and yet it still does not showcase any form of damages. In my opinion this is a good step forward in the right direction and we could look forward to more durable phones in the future. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung showcases Smartphone OLED with more than 2000nits peak brightness

Apart from screens that can unfold and slide-out, Samsung also showcased a Smartphone OLED that achieved more than a peak brightness of 2000nits. Verified by UL Solutions, it is the industry’s first display to reach this level of luminance performance.

To put this into context, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen had a peak brightness of 1750nits. For those who don’t know, brightness often affects how well you can see the display in direct sunlight or under bright lights. If your phone’s display brightness is low, say 300nits, then you may not be able to see your phone’s display at all outside under the sun.

There’s still no news yet whether this new 2000nits OLED display will be featured in what phone just yet. Many are hopeful that it could be the upcoming Galaxy S23 series (probably the S23 Ultra), but again… nothing has been confirmed yet.

How bright is your phone’s display? If you can’t see it under direct sunlight, you may need to increase the brightness or get a brighter phone, especially if you’re out and about a lot. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple A15 Bionic chip is better than what the company said about it

The iPhone 13 series could be better than what Apple has claimed. According to the latest report, the A15 Bionic chip that powers all the models is actually more capable than what is written on paper. After conducting the test, 12% gain was found over Apple's own claim of the A15 being 50% faster.

Thanks to AnandTech, it is discovered that Apple's larger cores are still a lot more energy-efficient even though they're power-hungry. Energy efficiency was found to be improved by 17% on the peak performance states compared to the A14. Other than that, the system cache has also been doubled to 32MB on the A15.

Meanwhile, the L2 cache has gotten similar upgrades as well and now sports a memory of 12MB. Not only being larger than A14's 8MB, but it's also twice as large as the L2 cache memory found on the Snapdragon 888. These enhancements allow the A15 to perform much better despite using the same microarchitecture that isn't all that different from last year's A14. They're also joined by an additional integer ALU and a faster memory subsystem in the efficiency cores that further add to the gains.

However, there's only one issue, and it's bad thermal management happening to at least the iPhone 13 Pro. Despite that, all the iPhone 13 models are still more powerful than their predecessors and are actually even better than what the company said. Leave a comment to let us know your opinion on this report and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest smartphone news.


Samsung showcases new flexible display tech, including a large rollable OLED display

Samsung has had a busy week, unveiling plenty of new tech at the SID Display Week 2023. Besides actual products like the smart monitors mentioned yesterday, the company also revealed some new display tech. One of them is the Rollable Flex.

According to Samsung, the Rollable Flex was designed to revolutionise tablets and laptops. This rollable OLED display can expand from 5cm to 25cm in length. It was also confirmed that this display rolls into an O-shape to store itself like a scroll. That means it can be incredibly compact when rolled up but offers a large screen when unrolled.

Of course, that's not the only tech that Samsung unveiled at its showroom. The company also introduced the "Flex In & Out", a concept foldable phone that can fold inwards and outwards. There's also the Flex Hybrid, Slidable Flex Solo, Flex Note, Sensor OLED Display, and more.

Mind you, Samsung hasn't confirmed that any of these display techs would appear in a product soon. With that said, what do you think of Samsung's new flexible displays? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Samsung showcases the ‘Flex Note’, an all-screen laptop utilising its latest foldable display technology

Samsung recently turned a few heads during the Society for Information Display (SID) Display Week 2022 event in San Jose, United States when it demoed the ‘Flex Note’, a new device that showcased the company’s foldable display technology prowess. Essentially a tablet-laptop hybrid, it looks similar to a regular clamshell laptop but with the whole inside of the device being all-display.

The company shared a video of the Flex Note in itsSamsung Display Newsroom, alongside its other latest display innovations. These include an eco-friendly display that uses less power consumption called the Eco² OLED and Diamond Pixel, a display using a pixel design that produces superior image quality and readability.

As for the Flex Note, it’s part of Samsung’s Flex OLED lineup, which is its next generation display design that folds and slides. The Flex Note itself has got to be one of the most practical designs from the Flex OLED lineup demo, whereby it allows for more screen real-estate than a conventional laptop which in turn allows for better multi-tasking.

When unfolded, the bottom half of the display will morph into a full-size keyboard . However, the keyboard can disappear or customised to put in additional apps or customised virtual control button as desired by the user. In fact, you can even fully unfold the Flex Note to turn it into a massive tablet that looks more like a thin, portable monitor.

For now, the Flex Note is still just a prototype with Samsung not revealing any official plans to release the device yet. Well, you can bet that we will be covering the device should it be launched by Samsung in the future.

So, what do you guys think of the Flex Note? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news!


Samsung showed off a Rollable Screen PC concept at Intel Innovation

A rollable screen has been a topic for a few years now, but so far, it was only presented as a concept in tech conventions and never released commercially. You can pretty much think of any brands that have tackled the idea, but recently, Samsung and Intel showcased the world's first 17-inch slidable PC display.

Dubbed the Rollable Screen PC, it looks very much like a tablet without a keyboard around. At the same time, Intel displayed the Intel Unison software on the device which allowed users to connect their phones with PCs (read more about it here). Of course, as aforementioned, this Rollable Screen PC is still a concept.

It may take a few more years before a rolling display device becomes a reality and is commercially sold. But what Intel and Samsung did really gave us a glimpse of what the future could be like. A rollable device could potentially be convenient and with the assistance of Intel Unison, everything could be interconnected on the go. Meanwhile, Samsung also showed its Slideable Flex displays at Intel Innovation.

By the way, Intel also unveiled the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors. To read all about it, you can visit our news coverage right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung showed off several new technologies during the First Look 2021 live stream

During Samsung’s First Look 2021, Samsung unveiled many new technologies to improve accessibility as well as various ways to be more eco-friendly this year. We can expect everything that was announced during the aforementioned live stream to be found on various Samsung products such as Smart TVs, and more in the near future.

First off, Samsung gave us a quick look at Eco-packaging, encouraging customers to upcycle their Samsung packaging into something equally as useful such as a cat house, storage unit, and more. Other than that, they also showcased the solar cell remote control which can help reduce the usage of up to 99 million batteries worldwide.

In terms of improving accessibility, Samsung unveiled the SeeColors feature for those with colour vision deficiency, Colour Inversion, as well as Audio Description for those who are unable to visually see the content on screen. But that’s not all, there’s the Sign Language Zoom which displays a sign language area by up to 200% so that it is much more visible.

If you want to find out more information regarding what Samsung showcased during the live stream, head over to their official website. What are your thoughts on all the features mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung shows how they made full length animation "Julian and his Magical Skates" using the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Samsung recently showed off their full length animation "Julian and his Magical Skates" which was recorded and illustrated using the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and S Pen stylus. Now, they're showing how they did it with a behind-the-scenes video which you can see below:

Personally, I've always believed that you can do a lot more on your smartphone than you think (this entire post, graphics, write-up and all, were all done on a smartphone) but if you need a refresher of "Julian and his Magical Skates", check it out below or go to the site for more details.


Samsung shows how to use their Smart Screens and get them for Raya with an extra 43-inch The Frame smart TV

Samsung’s Smart Screens like the 85-inch QN900B, 65-inch QN800B Neo QLED 8K Smart TV or 85-inch The Frame offer a number of features that some may not know of. This includes a new Smart Hub powered by Tizen and user interface that has been split to 2 easy-to-comprehend tabs: Media and Ambient.

The Media Tab contains all your favorite OTT services while the Samsung Smart Screen device intelligently learns what you like to watch and rearranges them as you need them. The Ambient tab on the other hand lets you transform your Smart Screen into an eye-catching art piece in combination with NFT platform Nifty Gateway.

Use the Ambient tab to turn your Samsung Smart Screen into a work of art

All of these are easily viewed and customizable via the Samsung Smart Things Hub, which can be accessed using your Samsung smartphone. In addition, Samsung are making the aforementioned Smart Screens like the 85-inch QN900B, 65-inch QN800B Neo QLED 8K Smart TV or 85-inch The Frame available this Raya with an extra promo in the form of an additional 43-inch The Frame with every purchase of these  Samsung Smart Screen devices.

To help sweeten the deal, you can also earn up to RM2,000 worth of Touch ‘n Go e-Wallet credit. For more details check out Samsung's ‘Impian Raya Bersama’ campaign. For more Samsung Smart Screen tips check out their site and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech deals.


Samsung shows off flexible display concepts, coming in 2015?

Samsung is one of only 2 major makers of flexible displays in the world and has since dominated the smartphone world with it's various smartphone models. Following a roadmap image at one of their presentations, it appears that Samsung may come out with foldable smartphones from 2015. It also appears that more curved display devices are on the way as the road map notes that curved displays will range from 2013 to early 2014 and bended displays will follow after in 2014 to 2015. While Samsung did not elaborate on what it defines as bended or foldable, it does show an example of a bended display graphic which sort of rolls the display. We assume that if it is foldable, this means you can flatten it down so it forms a crease, making for a thinner device. Samsung also went on to show how such foldable display devices might work and even came up with an interesting foldable (or is it bended?) concept device video which appears to be nothing much more than a thin sheet of foldable plastic. Check out the pics and video for yourself below:


Samsung smartphone in teaser video is not the Galaxy S5 but the Galaxy J

Samsung Taiwan recently revealed a teaser video of what looked to be a metallic Samsung smartphone. Many speculated that this could be the next Samsung Galaxy S5, especially as the metallic looking back seemed to fit with all the rumours of a metal body Galaxy S5. However, it appears that this smartphone is actually the Samsung Galaxy J. Three clues point to this as the use of a capital J in all the phrases such as "Just simple" or "Just for you" all point to the Samsung Galaxy J. The other clue is that the teaser video was released by Samsung Taiwan, supposedly where the Galaxy J will be next unveiled.

The last and most significant clue is that if you keep close eye on the image of the smartphone at the 8 second mark you can see the model number SC-02F written on the side, which matches with the Samsung Galaxy J model number. While this may have popped a number of bubbles for Galaxy S5 buyers out there, the Samsung Galaxy J is still a very worthy smartphone with tech specs that include LTE-A, a Snapdragon 800 processor and 3GB of RAM. The teaser video reveals the announcement date as 9 December 2013 (which is today). No Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but do check out the video for yourself below:


Samsung smartwatch with Wear OS currently being worked on?

Based on a report by xda-developers.com, it seems that Samsung might be working on a smartwatch that runs on Wear OS instead of their own Tizen operating system. With the new operating system, future Samsung smartwatches could be able to access all the compatible apps that are available on the Google Play Store.

But that’s not all, it seems that a Twitter user by the name of @MishaalRahman has recently uncovered a line of code referring to a product with the codename “Merlot” which hints that Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch could come with Wear OS pre-installed. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

In the WiFi driver, there's a config for "Merlot WearOS". Merlot seems to be the code-name, and WearOS is..Google's Android OS for smartwatches. It may use Broadcom's BCM43013 combo BT/WiFi chip: https://t.co/3egIr75toS2/3 pic.twitter.com/yDRJObWNRa

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. What are your thoughts about Samsung ditching Tizen operating system for Google’s Wear OS? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung starts new Lifestyle Roadshow on TVs, Mobiles and more at IOI City Mall

Samsung Malaysia Electronics have kicked off their The New Lifestyle Roadshow happening at IOI City Mall (LG floor, Centre Court), Putrajaya, from 5-7 November, and One Utama (G Floor LUXE), Petaling Jaya, from 10-14 November. The roadshow will showcase Samsung's premium product line-ups from The Frame Lifestyle TV to smartphones, including their Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. For more information on the offers, visit their site.

Samsung’s New Lifestyle Roadshow offers eWallet (TouchNGo or Boost) users credits worth up to RM6,000, gifts and special purchase-with-purchase deals during the promotion period. Customers can redeem their free gifts from the Samsung Online Store, Selected Samsung Authorised Retail Dealers including Harvey Norman and HomePro in IOI City Mall Putrajaya, and Best Denki and Sen Q in One Utama Shopping Mall. The redemption period starts from 3rd November 2021 to 15th January 2022 for the Roadshow at IOI City Mall Putrajaya, while the Roadshow at One Utama Shopping Mall starts from 10th November 2021 to 15th January 2022.

"We know customers miss experiencing Samsung products with new technologies that are increasingly meaningful in their lives. By launching our Samsung's New Lifestyle Roadshow, we are delighted to meet this desire and customers get to experience first-hand our cutting-edge 2021 line-ups of lifestyle TVs, phones and more,” Elaine Soh, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

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Come check out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3

Can you guess which one is The Frame TV?

Here's the lowdown on all the deals during Samsung’s The New Lifestyle Roadshow:

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Free 85” Bezel worth RM 1,798 and Free Art Store subscription* for 3 months.

Take a closer look at the Galaxy Z Flip3 phone cases

Free Limited Edition NW S Bag with every purchase of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G


Apple A17 Bionic chip could focus more on battery life rather than processing power improvement

According to 9to5Mac, the Apple A17 Bionic chip for iPhone 15 series may focus more on battery life rather than processing power improvement. The information comes from a statement made by TSMC's chairman when asked about the company's 3nm chips.

Chairman Mark Liu told Bloomberg that the "3nm processes offer better performance than its 5nm chips, while requiring about 35% less power". Therefore, it's suspected that it would be the case for A17 Bionic chips, taking less power. However, there's no guarantee that will happen despite Apple using the process, as the tech giant would still end up designing the chip itself.

A few days ago, TSMC held a ceremony to kickstart the production of the new 3nm chips. The new process is expected to make its first appearance in Macs powered through a new M2 Pro chip, ahead of the A17 processor in the iPhone 15. After that, the M3 chips could also use a 3nm process. For the M2 Pro, Apple is most likely to squeeze as much power as possible from the chip.

Do you prefer better battery life or processing power? Leave a comment to let us know your choice, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


Samsung starts producing its future-proof UFS 3.1 storage for upcoming flagships

When it comes to getting a new smartphone, will you check for the storage type and how fast the device can read or write data? These days, most of the smartphones are doing a good job processing our data. With many smartphone manufacturers adopting the new standard UFS 3.0 storage to their latest flagship devices, it seems like data transferring speed is not even a thing for us to worry about, at least for now. To be ahead of time, Samsung has started producing UFS 3.1 storage modules, and they are said to be used in flagships later this year.

The space of the eUFS 3.1 storage that the Korean tech giant is producing comes with 512GB. Samsung has claimed that the new standard will offer three times faster write speed than UFS 3.0, and it is expected to breach the 1GBps barrier as well. The company has also mentioned that their eUFS 3.1 storage is able to move 100GB of data in just 1.5 minutes, while UFS 3.0 storage will require more than 4 minutes to finish the same task.

Other than that, the eUFS 3.1 storage is indeed future-proof as more and more smartphones are getting higher tech specs to accommodate the ever-changing industry. Nowadays, even taking 8K videos using a smartphone is no longer an impossible task. With that being said, a faster speed of storage will be required to access those high-quality videos without any hassle. The new type of storage is expected to come with smartphones like Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and possibly the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 later this year, and 128GB and 256GB options will be offered as well.

Let us know what you think about the eUFS 3.1 from Samsung on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool tech news.


Samsung still won't be including water resistance for tablets in 2022

As you may know, water resistance was first introduced to smartphones in 2013 by Sony. These days, there are plenty of manufacturers with water-resistant phones. Samsung does that for its flagship phones, but we might still not see it on tablets next year.

According to Sammobile, Samsung will continue to add water and dust resistance to foldable phones. This would include the successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3. However, tablets aren't getting the same treatment anytime soon. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series is expected to come with plenty of features, but sources claim that water resistance won't be included.

Currently, flagship Galaxy devices like this have IP68 certification, which means that they're resistant to accidental spills and rain. These are not situations that would happen often, but it's always good to have that extra layer of protection. Moreover, some people like to chill and Netflix in a hot tub. In such cases, you normally need a type of ziplock bag for the tablet to keep it safe.

Of course, there's no official confirmation on that yet, so take the news with a grain of salt. Having said that, is water resistance something you consider important? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about this.


Samsung stops Android 4.3 update of Samsung Galaxy S III for a while

The Samsung Galaxy S III is one of the smartphones recently slated for an official Samsung Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware update and has been seeding for the past 2 weeks. However, there have been a number of problems and issues with the update including bricking the smartphone, making it unstable, and other glitches. Samsung has since stopped the seeding and responded with an official statement:

"As we are currently investigating the reported issues with Galaxy S3 4.3 Jelly Bean update, the upgrading service has been temporarily suspended. We are committed to providing customers with the best possible mobile experience, and will ensure to resume the upgrading service at the earliest possibility."

This means you won't be able to update your Samsung Galaxy S III from KIES or the OTA service for now. No news when Samsung could come out with the update as trouble shooting does take some time. Hopefully, Samsung come out with it soon and make sure that all the kinks have been ironed out this time as a buggy updated version of a buggy update will likely just irritate users even more.[Source]


Samsung suffers from data breach, personal customer data stolen in the US

Samsung has revealed that the personal data of its customers had been compromised after the company suffered a data breach recently. In a blog post on Friday (2 September 2022), the South Korean tech giant elaborated that the data was compromised on 4 August 2022 following an apparent security incident in the preceding weeks.

Samsung further added that an “unauthorised third party” had acquired information from some of Samsung’s US systems. These include names, contact information, product registration details and dates of birth. Thankfully, Samsung revealed that no credit card numbers or social security numbers were breached.

The tech giant stressed that it had “taken actions” to secure the affected systems, including engaging with a “leading outside cybersecurity firm and coordinating with law enforcement,”. In the blog post, Samsung said that the information affected for each relevant customer may vary and that customers have been notified to make them aware of the matter.

Nevertheless, Samsung assured that its consumer devices such as smartphones, tablets and more are not affected. Hence, customers can still use them as usual.

So, what do you guys think of this incident? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Samsung supplying ultra-thin glass to Google for foldable Pixel device

Samsung Display is currently the main supplier for UTG

Despite their price tags, brands seem to be gung-ho for foldable devices. We're seeing more companies developing their own foldable or rollable phones, with Google being one of them. Now, there seems to be a new update on that.

According to ETNews, Samsung Display will be supplying ultra-thin glass (UTG) to Google. Samsung uses UTG sheets for its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series devices, which are both foldable devices. It's suggested that Google will be using this for a foldable Google Pixel. This was first hinted back in December 2020, before patents were spotted in February and April 2021.

Besides that, it's rumoured that this Google Pixel device will be using a foldable OLED display. This display panel may also be supplied by Samsung Display. The previously leaked patent also shows that the device is expected to feature a type of folding mechanism that isn't used by current foldable phones.

We don't expect Google to release this foldable device anytime soon, so things could change and they might not source for the UTG. For now, it's best to take the news with a grain of salt. With that said, would you be interested in a foldable Google Pixel? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about this.


Samsung surpassed Intel by becoming the world's biggest semiconductor company

Samsung has once again snatched the top spot in the semiconductor industry. According to the latest report, the Korean tech giant surpassed Intel by becoming the world's biggest semiconductor company by revenue in 2021.

A Gartner research shows that Samsung had gained a 28 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 2020, rising from $57.2 billion in 2020 to $73.2 billion last year. Meanwhile, Intel had witnessed a minor drop of a 0.3 percent YoY from $72.7 billion in 2020 to $72.5 billion last year. This is the first time Samsung taking the crown since 2018.

After the two, the rest of the companies on the list are Korean firm SK Hynix at the third spot with annual revenue of $36.3 billion, Micron Technology ($28.6 billion), Qualcomm ($27.1 billion), and Broadcom ($18.8 billion). MediaTek had also received a massive 60.2 percent YoY in 2021 to reach $17.6 billion. Furthermore, NVIDIA and AMD have secured their spots in the top 10 as well, with a revenue of $16.8 billion and $16.3 billion respectively.

What do you think about the news? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


Samsung survey finds Corporate Citizenship continues to drive benefits and brand perception in Southeast Asia & Oceania

According to a recent study commited by Kadence Singapore, it’s reported that consumers 9 countries across Southeast Asia and Oceania region believe that corporate citizenship activities are genuinely beneficial and expect corporations to actively contribute to society’s well-being; which also happens to be 73%, as well as 65% believing that large corporations have a responsibility  to help the community.

As commissioned by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The research also revealed positive attitudes around corporate community engagement as well as consumer opinions on citizenship initiatives,  in fact, there is an astounding 72% of consumers thinking it’s important for them to be engaged with a corporation’s citizenship efforts, and this was especially so for Indonesia (90%) and the Philippines (88%).

[Left to right] Dato Roh Jae Yeol, Director of Corporate Affairs of Samsung Malaysia Electronics; President Lee Sang Hoon of Samsung Malaysia Electronics; Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, Deputy Minister of Tourism & Culture Malaysia; Datuk Seri Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, Director General of Tourism Malaysia present at the launch of Samsung’s Culture Explorer campaign

In case you didn’t know, Samsung led both spontaneous and prompted association for brands involved in CSR activities. Close to three in 10 respondents (29%) spontaneously named Samsung as a brand actively involved in CSR, a significant two-fold lead over the next brand (a consumer technology brand. Amongst a list of technology and non-technology brands, Samsung also led prompted association (45%).

Samsung’s Love and Care volunteer program in Cambodia is one of the brand’s corporate citizenship initiatives to contribute to society’s well-being

Brand perception was also found to be elevated upon knowledge of a brand’s community engagement efforts. Four in five respondents (80%) indicated that being aware of Samsung’s corporate citizenship programs would lead to a significantly more positive impression of the brand; however, they also responded to see Samsung’s involvement in, with the categories of “Community Development”, “Education”, and “Volunteering” emerging as the top three themes.

The Samsung SMART Library in Pusat Latihan Polis Kuala Lumpur (PULAPOL) is a digital publication reading zone initiative to assist users and young police officers in their mandatory trainings

Unbeknownst to them, Samsung has already established more than 160 Smart Schools and Libraries and 20 Samsung Tech Institutes to enable students to take a smarter approach to education and nurture talent across the regions; this includes Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand and Taiwan. There’s also the Samsung SONO Schools in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines support hospitals and medical facilities as a technology partner, providing equipment such as ultrasound systems, electronic boards and large-format displays.

On the other hand, Samsung has also launched its flagship regional citizenship program, Culture.Connect. The initiative celebrates the distinct aspects of the culture and heritage of each market, across a variety of cultural passion points – including Historical Landmarks & Landscapes as well as Art and Culture.


Samsung sweeps 49 iF Design Awards

Today, it was announced by Design Awards that Samsung Electronics has won 49 iF Design Awards, including one Gold Award, at the world-renowned International Forum Design Awards 2017. Thirty-five of the awards were given for superior product design, four for professional concept design, seven for communication design, and three for packaging design.

The Gold award is for the ArtPC Pulse, a premium desktop computer with advanced expandable modules, it features a high-performance PC into a refined cylinder form and can expand its function with extended modules for HDD storage and a 360-degree speaker in a detachable rotary structure. The award-winning design of the ArtPC Pulse includes minimalist styling on its fully metal body as the buttons and port are all located at the rear of the product.

In addition to the Gold award, here are the other 34 other iF Design Awards in the product category:

The iF Design Awards is organized by the International Forum Design and it began in Germany in 1953. Product submissions are based on a comprehensive evaluation of design, material suitability, innovativeness and seven additional categories: Product, Packaging, Communication, Interior Architecture, Professional Concept, Service Design, and Architecture.

Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com


Samsung takes another dig at Apple, boasts about having a superior 108MP shooter for over 2 years

In Malaysia, brands like to compare themselves to each other without calling out names outright. But Samsung isn't too shy to take direct digs at Apple, one of its biggest competitors in the smartphone market. Last week, the company released an ad to mock the iPhone 14 series and followed up with more.

In a series of tweets, Samsung USA posted its reactions to "innovative new devices announced on Wednesday". As you can tell, it's a reference to the Apple iPhone 14 series. The first two tweets were boasts of the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold series foldable devices. Apple has yet to launch any foldable smartphones but could unveil two models in 2023.

Moreover, Samsung pointed out how it has had phones with a 108MP camera for more than 2 years. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro is the first iPhone to feature a 48MP main camera. For comparison, previous models all came with 12MP cameras. To be fair, a higher megapixel count doesn't necessarily equate to better photo quality. For all we know, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro's 48MP camera could beat the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's 108MP main shooter.

Of course, we won't know till we test the new iPhones. But what say you? Does the iPhone 14 series come with enough innovations to be worth upgrading? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about the new iPhones.


Samsung takes the wraps off its Tizen-based Samsung Z1 budget smartphone

It was long rumored that Samsung will unveil a new Tizen based low-end smartphone soon. Looks like the rumors were right indeed, as earlier this week, the company took the wraps off its Samsung Z1 smartphone which runs on its home grown Tizen OS. It's low-end placement puts it in direct competition with Google's Android One range of smartphones. As for the tech specs, the Z1 features a 1.2GHz dual-core Spreadtrum SC7727S processor with Mali 400 GPU. There will be 768MB RAM onboard with 4GB of expandable internal storage. The phone will have a 4-inch WVGA display up front. As for the camera, there will be a 3.1MP rear shooter and a VGA front shooter. Like mentioned above, the device will run on Samsung's Tizen OS 2.3. Other tech specs include a 1500 mAh battery, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and 3G. The Tizen based phone also comes with a number of additional features. This includes Anti-Virus protection, Ultra Power Saving Mode, free music for three months, free data with several carriers and SOS alerts too. The Samsung Z1 will be available in White, Red Wine, and Black colors for a price tag of $92 (RM327).  No Malaysia release dates or pricing details have been revealed as of yet.


Apple AR/VR headset could require second device due to low performance

Remember the mixed reality headset that Apple is allegedly working on? There hasn't been much news in recent months, but we're finally getting some new rumours about it. Sources claim that Apple's headset could require a secondary device.

According to The Information (via Engadget), Apple's AR/VR headset will come with a chip that has a CPU and GPU. However, the chip isn't very powerful and is more optimised towards processing and transmitting images from its cameras. These images will be transmitted between the host device (like an iPhone) and the headset wirelessly. Since it's a wireless device, it'll have more focus on battery life too.

On top of insufficient performance, it will allegedly lack a Neural Engine for AI tasks. Sources believe that Apple could look to use a second external device to boost the performance of the headset. Regardless, it's clear that Apple has a lot to do before it's ready for launch. In fact, a retail model for consumers might not be available till 2023.

Apple hasn't provided any response to the claim, so take the news above with a grain of salt. With that said, what type of content do you think the headset can support or deliver? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about it.


Samsung teams up with Red Bull showcasing QLED TV's image quality in "See the Unexpected" video series

With Samsung Electronics continuing marketing their latest QLED TVs, they have recently collaborated with Red Bull with a new series of videos called “See the Unexpected”. The video combines both talents of Red Bull athletes with Samsung’s QLED TVs to deliver the best in television picture quality.

The video comprises top extreme sports athletes, parkour athlete, Jason Paul, motorcyclist Robbie Maddison and wakeboarder Felix Georgii showcasing their various high-action manoeuvres, with locations including Chefchaouen, known as the “Blue City” for its vibrant colour, a swimming pool in Marrakech and a port city named Essaouira. These locations were selected to highlight the juxtaposition between the unique and colourful locations of Morocco.

“With the “See the Unexpected” series, we wanted to showcase the unique talents of these athletes against some of the most beautiful backdrops and locations in the world,” said Jimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung Malaysia Electronics. “When watching the video series on Samsung QLED TVs, which are able to produce 100 percent color volume, viewers can witness the incredible detail, vibrant colors and every frame of the action in the best picture quality available.

To learn more about Samsung QLED TVs, please visit www.samsung.com/my/tvs. And stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung teams up with iflix to give you a complete TV experience

Looking for a hassle free solution for your daily living room entertainment? Look no further! Samsung Electronics Southeast Asia and Oceania has recently collaborated with iflix, the world’s leading SVoD service for emerging markets to bring you one of the most complete and value entertainment solution to all Samsung Smart TV users.

The collaboration will see that all Samsung Smart TVs in the market will come pre-installed the iflix app. This will give the customer total access to ifilix’s vast library of renowned TV shows, movies and more. Customers who buy designated Samsung Smart TV models will also enjoy a complimentary year-long (12 months) iflix subscription worth RM96, sponsored by Samsung.

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Existing users of the Samsung Smart TV can access this feature through the iflix app in the Samsung Smart Hub. Smartphone users may also utilize the Smart Hub interface through the new and improved Smart View app to select and start their favourite TV programs on their TV exactly like a remote control.


Samsung teases Exynos 2200 chipset, set to launch on 11 January 2022

Just recently, Samsung posted a teaser video about the next-gen Exynos chipset. Reports are expecting it to be called the Exynos 2200 and the teaser confirmed that 11 January 2022 is the official launching date.

According to reports, the Exynos chipset is said to feature an AMD GPU RDNA 2 graphics architecture. For the uninitiated, this GPU is known to be equipped on the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and the AMD RX 6000-series graphics cards. With that, it gives us a good idea of how Samsung could improve next-gen mobile gaming.

We aren't expecting some on-par gaming performance since the Exynos 2200 will be on Samsung Galaxy flagships. That being said, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series will definitely equip them in selected regions (like Malaysia) whereas the US market will use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

We won't have to wait that long for the next Samsung Galaxy S22 series and Exynos 2200 launch. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung teases Galaxy Premiere event on 12 June 2014, probably for next Galaxy Tab S

Samsung recently sent out video teasers for it's upcoming Samsung Galaxy Premiere 2014 event. Set to be held at Madison Square Garden on 12 June 2014, it is expected to be the place where Samsung will reveal it's latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S range, partly because of the line "Tab into Color" that comes up during the teaser video. Tech specs for the range includes a 2K display with 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution for 8.4-inch and 10.5-inch AMOLED screens. Other notable tech specs estimated to come with the tablets include octa-core Samsung Exynos processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, an 8MP rear camera, 2.1MP front camera and Android 4.4.2. We're guessing that these tabs will also come in a number of color options, unless of course the teaser line is referring to the AMOLED screens. No news on Malaysia pricing or release dates yet but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.


Samsung teases its first foldable phone, the Samsung Galaxy F

Earlier today, Samsung teased a photo with the company's logo folded on their Facebook page which seems to point to the ever talked about foldable phone that they have been working on for awhile now. According to Gizmochina.com, the company's first foldable phone will be named Samsung Galaxy F, with the F likely standing for foldable, instead of the rumoured Samsung Galaxy X.

The device may feature a 7.3 inch primary display and a 4.6 inch secondary screen. The larger, main display on the inside turns inactive when folded and shows up on the smaller display on the outside. In terms of tech specs, the only rumour we have heard so far is that the Galaxy F may have a built-in storage of 512 GB. To prevent the smartphone’s foldable hinge from any possible damage in the future, Samsung may place a gear in the hinge to ensure that the phone folds slowly. Also, to avoid direct impact between the two screens, a small space has been left between the two inner screens when folded.

It is reported that Samsung will produce 1 million units of the foldable device in the first year and mass production will be starting this month. It is speculated that the phone’s model number would be SM-F900U with other variants such as SM-F900F and SM-F900M which could belong to European and Asian markets. This shows a possibility that the phone will be made available on global markets.

Just last week, Rouyou (Royole) Technologies unveiled the first foldable smartphone to the world, dashing Samsung’s dreams of being the first to do so. Still, if Samsung manage to do it better with the Galaxy F (which isn't that hard to do) it could highlight the better design and other features. With the Samsung Developers Conference coming soon, there are whispers that the company is planning on announcing their first foldable smartphone then, ahead of the speculated announcement at CES 2019.

As always with such rumours, do take this with a pinch of salt, as nothing official has been confirmed just yet. So what are your thoughts on these foldable smartphones? Let us know and do follow us for more tech news and beyond!


Samsung teases the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s “epic nights” and moon photography capabilities

Samsung is set to release the Samsung Galaxy S23 series this 2 February and to hype up the launch, the company has released a few teasers on what to expect. These include a new promo video which alludes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s ‘Space Zoom’ and night photography capabilities.

In the video, glimpses of the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera setup can be seen intertwined with a video of the moon. The triple camera is then overlaid over the moon to cleverly spell out “MOOON”, teasing the upcoming smartphone’s zoom capability that may be able to clearly capture a photo of the Earth’s satellite.

Besides that, the teaser video also asserted that “Epic nights are coming”, which may allude to improved night mode on the device. Previously, rumours claim that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature a ‘100x Space Zoom’ as well as a 200MP main camera.

Of course, these are mere speculations as Samsung has yet to officially reveal the Galaxy S23 series’ camera specs. Well, we don’t have to wait long to know for sure as the Galaxy Unpacked event is happening next week.

So, are you excited about the release of the Galaxy S23 series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news such as this.


Samsung to acquire Viv Labs, the next-gen artificial intelligence platform

Today, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced that the company has agreed to acquire Viv Labs, Inc., a third-party developer that specializes in artificial intelligence and building conversational assistants, integrating natural language-based interface into applications and services.

Acquiring Viv will allow Samsung to unlock and offer new service experiences for their customers, such as simplifying user interfaces, understands the context of the user and offers the user the most appropriate and convenient suggestions and recommendations. Viv’s platform also allows developers to teach the system how to create new applications or to use existing applications, building an open ecosystem of intelligence that is greater than the sum of its parts and gets smarter every day.

“Unlike other existing AI-based services, Viv has a sophisticated natural language understanding, machine learning capabilities and strategic partnerships that will enrich a broader service ecosystem,” said Injong Rhee, CTO of the Mobile Communications business at Samsung Electronics. “Viv was built with both consumers and developers in mind. This dual focus is also what attracted us to Viv as an ideal candidate to integrate with Samsung home appliances, wearables and more, as the paradigm of how we interact with technology shifts to intelligent interfaces and voice control.”  “At Viv, we’re building the simplest way for anyone to talk to devices and services everywhere. We see a future that is decidedly beyond apps—where you can get what you need quickly and easily no matter where you are, or what device you are near,” said Viv co-founder and CEO, Dag Kittlaus. “Samsung offers us a unique opportunity to deliver a single conversational interface to the world’s apps and services across a diverse range of products, at global scale.”

Samsung’s Global Innovation Center spearheaded the acquisition for Samsung’s Mobile Communications business. “At GIC we’re always looking for startups with a compelling vision and breakthrough experiences we can help build, grow and scale,” said Jacopo Lenzi, SVP of Business Development and Strategic Acquisitions. “We see great potential in the Viv AI software and platform, and we’re excited for Viv to reach our millions of users through Samsung’s global presence and distribution.”

Viv was founded by AI visionaries Dag Kittlaus, Adam Cheyer and Chris Brigham. As part of the acquisition, the founding team will work closely with Samsung’s Mobile Communications business, but continue to operate independently under its existing leadership.


Samsung to allow Galaxy smartphone owners to legally repair their own devices soon

South Korean tech giant Samsung has joined the right-to-repair movement and will allow customers to repair their own mobile devices soon. Announced in a statement yesterday, Samsung is set to launch a new programme that will permit flagship Galaxy devices to be repaired by third-parties rather than just through the company’s in-house repair services.

With the programme, Samsung gives third-party repair companies access to genuine parts, repair tools and visual step-by-step guides for self-repair. In fact, the tech giant is also collaborating with iFixit - one of the world’s leading online repair community - on the programme.

Samsung further revealed that the programme will be introduced around June this year and will benefit users of the Galaxy S20 and S21 series as well as the Galaxy Tab S7+. However, the option will not be made available for Galaxy S22 series owners during its initial stage.

As a start, Samsung will allow users to replace display assemblies, back glass and charging ports. Users can also return discarded and used parts to Samsung for responsible recycling.

The South Korean giant also clarified that it will be expanding self-repair to more devices in the future. Pretty exciting stuff and something that should be replicated by more tech companies!

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


Samsung to announce new Android OS update policy that provides four major OS updates

Samsung could announce the new version of the Android OS update policy at the upcoming Unpacked event. This time, the company is expected to provide a handful of devices with four major OS updates rather than just three with five years of security patches.

According to a leak, the devices that appear to be eligible for this upcoming policy are the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S22 series, as well as the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup, and the latest two foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 will ship with Android 12, so they should eventually be updated to Android 16 somewhere in 2025-2026.

It looks like Samsung is striving to outdo everyone in the industry when it comes to extending the life cycle of its smartphones. Currently, Google only provides four years of updates, which was the Korean tech giant's previous plan if this news turns out to be accurate.

What do you think about one more year of software updates from Samsung? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


Samsung to announce the Samsung Galaxy F41 launch date tomorrow

It seems that Samsung has recently uploaded a promotional image on Flipkart, hinting that they will be unveiling the official launch date of the Samsung Galaxy F41 smartphone on 24 September 2020. While not much is known in regards to the aforementioned smartphone, our source noted that it could most likely be a rebranded Galaxy M31.

To go into more detail, the Galaxy F41 comes equipped with an Exynos 9611 chipset, 6GB of RAM, and it runs on the Android 10 OS. Camera-wise, not much is exactly known in regards to the camera spec other than it will comes equipped with a quad-camera setup in the rear.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy F41 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple AR/VR headset will provide iris scanning for payments

When it comes to AR/VR headsets, most people won't get one because of the lack of content. It's why many companies are shifting to developing these headsets to offer utility in our daily lives. For the Apple headset, this could include payment authentication.

According to Engadget, the Apple AR/VR headset will come with iris scanning for signing in and paying for stuff. This suggests that the headset will have some optical scanner to serve as another form of biometric authentication. The feature is expected to help with buying apps and multi-user support.

Besides that, the source also claimed that Apple's headset will have a few advantages over the Meta Quest Pro. For one, the former will have 14 cameras over the latter's 10-camera setup. Also, the Apple headset will have two cameras that will track your legs, which makes full-body tracking possible. Lastly, it's expected to be lighter and supports higher resolutions.

Considering how long Apple is taking to develop the headset, it makes sense for them to fill it with features. But whether it will live up to any hype remains to be seen. Let us know what you think in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about this.


Samsung to announce the new A series smartphones on January 5 in Malaysia

Malaysia may be the first country to receive the new Samsung Galaxy A series in the world, if this invite that we received from them iss any indication. This invitation shows that we will be experiencing the new A-series smartphone as it is launching here in Kuala Lumpur on the 5th of January.

We have been talking about the A series smartphones here on TechNave, so we will see if the leaks are real of just flights of fancy. What makes this launch special is that Malaysia may be the first launch country to get this smartphone, and precedes Samsung’s own even happening in Las Vegas at CES 2017.

We may see the whole series of the A-series launched here – from the basic Samsung Galaxy A3 all the way to the range topping Samsung Galaxy A7. What will they look like? From the launch invite, some sort of water proofing will be in the works. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the new Samsung smartphone during the launch right here.


Samsung to announce their report of the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco this month

So it's been quite some time now since the unfortunate Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fiasco happened last year, Samsung has been bidding their time on the investigation and reports have it that the company is ready to announce their results and findings this month of what caused the device to explode.

There has been over 30 cases of the Note 7 exploding while charging, since its August release last year, all these happened in just a month then Samsung decided to do a massive recall trying to fix it; while they did come up with a replacement, but it was still happening and they just discontinue the device in October.

There were a few speculations, which suggest that Samsung may have pushed their suppliers to rush the production in order to meet the deadline. Whatever it is, they now face a challenge of regaining their customers' trust; starting with the newly announced IP68 water and dust resistant Galaxy A (2017) series.

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Samsung to become the exclusive supplier of LTPO OLED for Apple iPhone 13's 120Hz display

Before the Apple iPhone 12 series launches, rumours were saying that the smartphones will come with 120Hz refresh rate displays, making us believed that it's finally the time. Unfortunately, the idea has later been dropped due to battery life concerns. Now, we might need to shift our hope to the iPhone 13 series as it is reported that Samsung will be supplying LTPO OLED to the Pro models for 120Hz refresh rate display.

According to The Elec, Samsung will become the exclusive supplier of the low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistors (TFT) OLED panels for the iPhone 13 Pro models. It is claimed that all iPhone 13 models will still come with OLED, but the models with LTPO OLED will be able to support a 120Hz refresh rate.

Earlier, it was reported that LG will be supplying the panel to Apple as well. However, the source has claimed that LG will focus on increasing its capacity this year in order to start supplying next year. With that said, it is suggested that Apple is planning to euqipped all iPhone models with LTPO OLED in 2022.

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Samsung to bring 25W fast charging and Super Night mode to the Samsung Galaxy S10 series

The Samsung Galaxy S10 series is about to get some pretty impressive features. The first one is the 25W fast charging feature and the second is Super Night mode.

The President of Samsung Greater China shared that the company is bringing 25W fast charging to the S10 series via an update next month. To be able to utilize the 25W fast charging feature on the S10 device, all users have to do is update their smartphones and get themselves a 25W charger. This is especially exciting as the S10 5G is the only one in the S10 series that has this feature. A lower tier Samsung variant, the Samsung Galaxy A70 also has this feature, which says a lot about how much this feature is needed on the S10 devices.

In addition, Super Night mode is also coming to the S10 series. It allows S10 users to shoot photographs in dark and low-light conditions without the use of the flash which tends to make low light photos look awful. It hasn’t been revealed if this update will be released with the fast charging update next month but we’ll keep you posted.

As of right now, there is the Bright Night option listed in Samsung’s scene optimizer which lets the camera take longer exposure shots but it only activates when there is little to no light at all. Which kind of sucks since it doesn’t let the user decide when to use the feature. Could it be that Samsung decided to release this feature on the S10 series after being compared to the Huawei P30’s photography during its launch? Besides that, other updates that are scheduled to be released in the future for the Galaxy S10 series include the ability to remove bus cards as well as NFC access cards. What do you think of these upcoming updates? Make sure to keep following TechNave.com for the latest Samsung news and updates!


Samsung to collaborate with Olympus to produce the Samsung Galaxy S22?

Based on a statement by LetsGoDigital.com, it seems that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphone could be developed in collaboration with Olympus. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the local market.

Other than the collaboration, a previous leak stated that the smartphone in question will most likely come equipped with up to a whopping 200MP image sensor instead of their second generation 108MP image sensor. With that being said, we could be moving into an era where smartphone companies are collaborating with camera manufacturers in order to get a leg up in the photography department.

However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung, as well as Olympus, has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

What are your thoughts on Samsung potentially collaborating with Olympus to produce the Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphone? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung to implement reverse wireless charging to the upcoming Galaxy S10 series

Based on a report by sammobile.com, the Samsung Galaxy S10 series is expected to come equipped “Powershare”, which has the same reverse wireless charging capabilities similar to that of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. However, it is not known whether the speed is going to be similar to or better than the existing implementation.

Samsung has yet to provide any details regarding the feature for now. However, I expect more information to be revealed during the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like this.


Samsung to incorporate recycled material in future smartphones as part of new campaign

Samsung strives to minimize environmental impact with its new 'Galaxy for the Planet' campaign, as the Korean tech giant lists out a few visionary goals to be achieved by 2025. The campaign will focus on reducing the company's environmental footprint and lessen resource depletion from production to disposal of its Galaxy products.

One of the goals is to incorporate recycled material in all new mobile products by 2025. According to the description, Samsung is investing in new and innovative eco-conscious materials and will use them within its products. Besides that, the company is also looking to eliminate all plastics in mobile packaging and achieve zero waste to landfill by the same year, which will be a major change by ditching the traditional packaging method.

Furthermore, another goal focuses on reducing standby power consumption of all smartphone chargers to below 0.005W. The standby power consumption refers to the power used after a smartphone is fully charged or disconnected, but the charger remains plugged in. Samsung has successfully reduced the standby power consumption across all smartphone chargers to 0.02W, and it'll work towards the goal by 2025 as well.

It's nice to see that these big companies care about the environment by providing solutions to address the climate crisis. Let's hope that Samsung will be able to achieve these goals by 2025, and you may share what you think about them by leaving a comment. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Samsung to introduce Wireless DeX in the future?

If you wanted to use Samsung’s DeX, you have to connect your smartphone to a desktop or a monitor via USB cable. However, based on findings by XDA Developers, it seems that Samsung plans to allow users to use DeX without the need to physically connect the smartphone to either a computer or a monitor.

This is due to the fact that an image posted on our source’s website, which specifically mentions that you can “Use Samsung DeX on a TV without a cable”. However, do note that while this was spotted on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, there is no news on whether this feature will be available on older devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S10 or Note 10 series.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date of the feature and which devices will support it.

Would you be interested in try wireless DeX as soon as it is available in our region? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung to launch 64 mobile devices in 2022, 20 will feature Exynos chipsets

A few months ago, there was a rumour that the Samsung Galaxy S22 series would mostly use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 898 chipset. Some even claimed that the company may even keep the Exynos 2200 chipset for the Ultra variant only. Now, we got even more details on the chipset allocations for 2022.

According to TheElec, Samsung plans to launch 64 smartphones and tablets in 2022. Out of the 64, 31 will use Snapdragon chipsets and 20 of them will use Exynos chipsets. There would also be 14 that use MediaTek chipsets and 3 that use Unisoc chipsets. The numbers don't add up here because some models will be available in multiple chipsets.

Case in point, the Galaxy S22 series will feature the Snapdragon 898 and Exynos 2200 chipsets. Allegedly, the Exynos 2200 variants will only be available in certain regions like South Korea and Europe. In addition to that, the Galaxy S22 FE and Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets will only use the Exynos 2200.

Since Malaysia has a history of getting Exynos variants, it could be the same for us too. Of course, that's not confirmed yet so take the news with a grain of salt. But we'll keep an eye out for any updates, so do stay tuned to TechNave!


Samsung to launch a new Galaxy A-series device with 120Hz display this 18 January, likely to be the Galaxy A54

Samsung recently announced that it will be launching a new Galaxy A-series smartphone on 18 January 2023 at 12pm local time in India. Teasing a few of the device’s spec details on a microsite where you can also register interest and be notified when the launch happens, it is believed that the device is likely to be the Samsung Galaxy A54.

The official microsite that can be viewed here didn’t mention the exact device that would be launched but the specs revealed pretty much suggest that it would be the popular Galaxy A54. Among the specs are a 6.6-inch full HD 120Hz display, a battery that could last up to 2 days, a triple-camera setup with OIS, a CPU with 5G support and 8GB of RAM.

Besides that, the microsite also confirmed that the device would come in three colour options, namely Awesome Black, Awesome Burgundy and Awesome Green. These colour options are exactly the same as what was allegedly leaked regarding the Galaxy A54 in late December last year.

Of course, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing ins confirmed as of yet. Well, we just need to wait a few days to know exactly what device Samsung would be launching in India this 18 January.

So, what do you guys think of this upcoming Galaxy A-series smartphone? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


Apple AR/VR headset would launch in 2022 indeed, but you might not get it

For a while now, many have been convinced that Apple would launch a headset for AR/VR in 2022. Even a well-known analyst believes so, claiming that the device could be available by late 2022. Unfortunately, it might not be available as soon as people would like.

According to Mark Gurman (via Wccftech), it might be hard for interested customers to get their hands on this Apple AR/VR headset. This is because the device is expected to be difficult to manufacture, and the company will have to consider factors like prescription lenses. As such, it's predicted that there will be a long gap between the product's launch event and actual availability.

Previously, the analysts Kuo Ming-chi suggested that Apple would announce the Apple AR/VR headset in Q4 2022. In that case, the headset might not be officially available till Q1 2023 at the earliest. Of course, that's just an estimation on our part. For all we know, Apple could prepare for the mass-production way in advance, or take its sweet time pushing the product to market.

Ultimately, there's no real rush for Apple to launch this product, as it's not in heavy demand. But if the company can come up with excellent software to go with the hardware, it will probably be relatively successful. What do you think though? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about this.


Samsung to launch a rollable device named Galaxy Z Roll next year

After showing off how its rollable display works in a concept video, Samsung is now claimed to be launching a rollable smartphone next year. The news comes from tipster Ice Universe and analyst Ross Young, and both of them are known for providing accurate leaks of smartphones. Other than that, the name might've also been confirmed according to LetsGoDigital.

It is found out that Samsung has applied the name "Z Roll" with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Therefore, the final name of the rollable device is likely to be Samsung Galaxy Z Roll. Furthermore, it is also mentioned that the Korean tech giant has been working on the device for a while now. With the appearance of the rollable display in the official concept video, it further proves that the company is not far from bringing one to the market.

At the moment, there's not a single rollable smartphone in the market. Not long ago, OPPO has announced its rollable phone concept which is the OPPO X 2021. However, the company has no plan to make it commercially available anytime soon. Other than that, LG was supposed to announce a rollable device in Q1 this year as well, but the news of its mobile division getting shut down broke out afterwards.

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


Samsung to launch the Galaxy M02 in India on 2 February 2021 at ~RM387

Based on a statement by techradar.com, it looks like the Samsung Galaxy M02 budget smartphone will be unveiled in the Indian market for the price of around INR6999 (~RM387). While not much is known in regards to Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when it is officially in the local market.

In terms of the tech specs, the smartphone in question will most likely come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, 3GB RAM, 6.5-inch HD+ display and a huge 5000mAh internal battery. As for the camera, it is equipped with a 13MP + 2MP rear camera while the front comes with a 5MP selfie camera.

With all that said, other than the release date, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Would you be interested in getting the Galaxy M02 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 5 & Z Flip 5 at the end of July

In an unofficial announcement, it seems that Samsung intends to launch its next Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 at the end of July. To be precise, it would be on 26-27 July 2023 and for the first time ever, it will be held in Seoul in South Korea.

At the moment, Samsung hasn't given us the official date yet but the Unpacked event will definitely be in late July. However, Samsung did tell the media about what we can expect about the next Unpacked event in Seoul, here's a short excerpt from the company:

"With the upcoming 27th Unpacked in Seoul, Samsung is shifting its direction for Unpacked for foldable devices to focus on different trend-leading cultural cities around the globe that closely align with the designated theme of each event."

Typically, we would check out the new Galaxy foldable devices every August but looks like Samsung is pushing it early. Until then, we just have to wait and see the next Galaxy Unpacked event.


Samsung to manufacture and release bezel-less smartphones next year

By now, you should have already seen the breathtaking Xiaomi Mi Mix online with its bezel-less top. Although it's unfortunate that the device won't be coming to Malaysia, another company does not share the same thought as them, and that company is none other than Samsung.

According to Park Wonsang, Chief Engineer of S-LCD (a South Korean LCD manufacturing company jointly owned by Samsung and Sony), Samsung will start to release their smartphones with bezel-less displays next year, starting with 90% of the screen-to-body ratio, and the company will increase it further to 99% in the next few years, covering all corners.

Though we're pretty sure that only the flagships will get it instead of their midrange-to-entry level devices, we think the Galaxy S8 would be the first to get it, however, Mr Wonsang has no comment on that.

It's still a long way for us to see their design, until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Samsung to offer 200 RM500 rebates for Galaxy Tab S tablets on 11 July 2014

Samsung Malaysia recently announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S range of tablets with the consumer release set for 11 July 2014. In conjunction with that, Samsung Malaysia are offering RM500 rebates for Samsung Galaxy Life users who get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablets from either one of 2 Samsung Experience Stores. These stores include the Samsung Experience Store at The Gardens Mall on Level 3 and the Samsung Experience Store at Gurney Paragon Mall Penang on Level 6. The RM500 rebate should help Galaxy Tab S fans get a hold of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 which retails at RM1699 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 which is going for RM1999.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 in Titanium Bronze

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 in Dazzling White

Samsung Malaysia will also be holding a Tab S Challenge at the same time for a fun demo of the Galaxy Tab S range with benefits. This Tab S Challenge will happen for 3 days and those who participate, fill up the survey sheet and buy a Galaxy Tab S tablet will get the following:

One of the prizes for the Tab S Challenge will include the Simple cover for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 worth RM109 or the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 worth RM139 for free

Check the table below for a more detailed time schedule of the Tab S Challenge:


Samsung to pay Nokia royalty payments in multi-year 5G patent license agreement

Samsung and Nokia have entered into a multi-year 5G patent license agreement which would give the former access to the latter’s fundamental inventions in 5G and other technologies. The agreement is effective from 1 January 2023 and would see the South Korean tech giant make royalty payments to Nokia.

In a press release yesterday, Nokia clarified that the two companies signed the new patent agreement after a similar deal expired at the end of last year. However, it is unclear whether the new deal is an extension of the previous agreement or a new deal with different terms and conditions.

Furthermore, the statement said that the terms of the new agreement remain confidential between the parties. Nevertheless, Nokia did confirm that Samsung would be making royalty payments to Nokia for an undisclosed multi-year period.

President of Nokia Technologies Jenni Lukander lauded the agreement, saying that Samsung is a leader in the smartphone industry and that Nokia is delighted to have reached the amicable agreement. The Finnish company further asserted that the agreement would give both companies the freedom to innovate.

So, what do you guys think of the agreement between Samsung and Nokia? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


Samsung to release Galaxy Fold Lite in India + Galaxy Z Fold 2 tech specs leaked

Based on a statement by mysmartprice, it seems that Samsung plans on releasing the Samsung Galaxy Fold Lite which will most probably be the cheapest foldable smartphone from Samsung. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, we do know that it will come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset.

On another note, it seems that the tech specs of the Samsung Z Fold 2 has been spotted and it seems to come equipped with a Snapdragon 865 Plus, 12GB RAM, 256GB ROM, 4500mAh, 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display and a 6.2-inch SUPER AMOLED display on the outside. Furthermore, it was a 12MP + 12MP + 12MP triple camera module as well as a 10MP front-facing selfie camera.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Fold Lite, as well as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung to release a Galaxy S22 Ultra Mark & Lona and Mercedes-EQ special edition

In case you didn't know, Samsung is known for releasing special limited editions of a particular smartphone. In conjunction with the launch of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the company also did a special Mark & Lona as well as a Mercedes-EQ version in an extravagant design.

Although it's not official yet, the image came from a reliable tipster on Twitter. Mark & Lona is a brand that is synonymous with golf, so in the box, you can find the Galaxy S22 Ultra Mark & Lona edition alongside a ball marker, a pouch, a keychain, a strap, and of course, a colourful Mark & Lona phone case.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 Ultra Mercedes-EQ comes with a rather large box. Similarly to the Mark & Lona edition, there's a card case with a lanyard, a phone case, a phase case, a paperweight (yes, a paperweight) and a key chain. All the accessories are using the same dark blue colour scheme except for the key chain.

As aforementioned, Samsung has not made any official announcement about these two special editions. We can also assume that they may be released in South Korea only but we shall wait and see. Would you like these to come into the Malaysian market? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung to release a patch to fix a major security issue on the Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor

Based on a statement by Samsung, the South Korean smartphone and electronics manufacturing company will be rolling out a patch that will fix a major security flaw in the Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner found in smartphones such as the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series. The aforementioned security flaw allows anybody to unlock the smartphone, through the use of a third-party screen protector.

But that’s not all, the third-party screen protector also tends to cause the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor to malfunction and detect a completely different pattern. With that said, there is no official date on when the patch will be available in Malaysia for now.

Have you encountered any issues while using Samsung’s Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung to release a tri-fold tablet called the Galaxy Z Fold Tab next year

It seems that a report by gizmochina hinted that Samsung could be releasing a Galaxy tablet that’s equipped with a tri-fold display. While there’s no information on the Malaysia release date, our source did mention that it will most likely be unveiled somewhere around Q1 2022.

Unfortunately, there’s not much known in regards to the tech specs of the foldable tablet in question other than it will come equipped with ultra-thin glass that’s usually found on existing Galaxy series smartphones. However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the exact tech specs, Malaysia release date, as well as local pricing of the smartphone mentioned. With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Tab that’s coming next year? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple AR headset reportedly delayed to 2023, could cost more than ~RM8367

Last year, analysts predicted that the Apple AR headset could be launched as early as late 2022. However, actual availability could be delayed to sometime in 2023. Well, there is now some info as to why this might be the case.

According to Mark Gurman (via GSMArena), Apple has encountered several issues with the Apple AR headset during development. The problems mainly stem from overheating, the software, and the camera. Mind you, the exact nature of the problems were not mentioned. But these are all critical issues that Apple has to solve. After all, you don't want the thing to feel hot while you're wearing it, right? Besides that, the device could also cost more than USD2000 (~RM8367), which makes it more expensive than a smartphone.

Based on previous reports, Apple allegedly wants the Apple AR headset to eventually replace smartphones. If this is true, Apple would have to include features like 5G connectivity, call function, GPS, camera, and more. As of now, this might not be feasible as it requires arranging the relevant hardware into the chassis of a headset. While it might be fine for a smartphone, it might be uncomfortably heavy as a headset.

Of course, that's all speculation at the moment, so don't take the rumours too seriously. Having said that, how would you envision the future of AR headsets? Do you think they could replace smartphones or remain supplementary luxury devices? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more interesting tech news.


Samsung to showcase VR and AR projects at MWC 2017

We know Samsung is going to be at MWC 2017, but they probably won’t be showing off the Galaxy S8, but reports have come in and said Samsung will instead be showcasing their AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality). Developed by Samsung C-Labs, there are four projects in total which follows Relúmĭno, Monitorless, VuildUs, and traVRer.

This VR technology was designed to simply assist visually impaired people to be able to read books and watch TV, it’s said that the technology has the “ability to remap blind spots by displacing images and uses an Amsler grid chart to correct distorted images caused by metamorphopsia (a condition where straight lines appear wavy).”

Another VR technology that Samsung is building is VuildUs, VuildUs is a mobile app that allows the user to have a 360° depth camera preview of a certain item before purchasing it. So to speak, it’s sort of like online shopping. This is an added advantage because whenever you shop for a furniture, you can use the technology to see if it fits in your home.

Moving on, the Monitorless is a birth child from both VR and AR combined together. By wearing this pair of glasses, the user can view contents from a computer or smartphone directly via WiFi. In other words, it’s sort of like TeamViewer but on your glasses and able to switch between VR or AR.

Lastly, the traVRer is another 360° video platform best suited for users who loves exploring places around the world in the comfort of your couch. It even has sound effects to make you feel like you’re there.

We are just five days away from MWC 2017, stay tuned for more Samsung news at Technave.com.