Apple reaches agreement with developers on changes App Store

Some of you may recall Epic Games' decision to bypass the Apple App Store's payment system last year. Things quickly blew up between the two companies, resulting in an anti-trust lawsuit against Apple. After a long year, we're finally getting some form of resolution to this.

According to IGN, Apple has reached an agreement with game developers in the US. The company will be implementing a series of updates to the App Store. From what we understood, the plan is to allow developers the user of their websites or social media accounts to mention alternative payment methods. However, they can't do so directly through the iOS app.

The Cupertino company also expanded the price points that developers can offer in terms of subscriptions, in-app purchases, and paid apps. Another measure Apple has created is the Small Developer Assistance Fund. Once the US courts settle the related case for it, Apple will pay out USD 100 million (~RM420 million) to small developers that only earn USD 1 million (~RM4.2 million) or less from their apps.

Epic Games is still trying to get the US courts to reduce Apple's 30% cut for the App Store, though that's probably not going to be settled anytime soon. But are the measures Apple has created so far enough for developers? Let us know what you think, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


vivo has already filed their first 6G patent

"6G? 5G is not even set in motion yet!" Yes, you're right about that. The last time that we actually wrote about 6G was when Samsung was reportedly looking into 6G in their labs. This time around, vivo happens to be the second player entering the game as they have commenced research and development on 6G technology.

On 22 October 2019, vivo has filed a patent for their 6G logo with the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office). The vivo 6G trademark will include not only mobile devices but also for computer software, wearable devices, portable headphones, cellular network, and telecommunication services. Of course, 6G will also play a huge role in the future growth of data, AI technologies, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices as well.

Since 5G is not mainstream yet, it will take a few more years for 6G to pop up. According to the 6G White Paper report, “Key Drivers and Research Challenges for 6G Ubiquitous Wireless Intelligence” by 6G Flagship research program, we won't be seeing 6G before 2030. It's also said that the reading speed can reach up to 1TB per second with zero latency.

Currently, vivo is one of the firms participating in the industry's B5G/6G seminar, as well as establishing many partnerships with many universities on 6G technology research. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo held an X Fold Experience event in Malaysia to share 'Joy of Humanity'

vivo has held an X Fold Experience to bring 'Joy of Humanity' to Malaysia. The vivo X Fold is the first flagship folding smartphone from the company. Could this event signify that the company is bringing the device to the local market?

If you've forgotten about the tech specs, the vivo X Fold is a pretty decent foldable powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It also features the ZEISS Imaging System for the 50MP quad-camera setup on the rear. Besides these, there's an 8.03-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 6.53-inch AMOLED display for the cover screen, a 4,600mAh battery with a 66W fast charge and more.

"At vivo, we are committed to staying on the cutting edge of technology and competitive in the industry to bring new innovations and technological advancements to our customers. We want to offer products that will bring the 'Joy of Humanity' to our users," said Mike Xu, Chief Executive Officer of vivo Malaysia. Since it's coming from an executive in Malaysia, we might hear more about the device's local launch status soon.

What do you think about having the vivo X Fold in Malaysia? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


vivo iQOO 5 tech specs leaked. Equipped with Snapdragon 865 chipset and 4000mAh

It seems that the tech specs for the vivo iQOO 5 have been leaked, hinting that the device will come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, as well as a 4000mAh battery. But that’s not all, the device also comes equipped with a 120W fast charging which is able to fully charge the smartphone in just 15 minutes.

Other than what was mentioned, the leak also hints that the device comes equipped with 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 120Hz FHD+ display and the battery capacity mentioned above. Unfortunately, there is no information in regards to the rear camera, as well as the front-facing selfie camera for now.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that vivo 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 vivo iQOO 5 as soon as it is available for purchase in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo iQOO Neo 855 unveiled with SD 855, 33W fast charge and more from ~RM1183

We are not even in November yet and vivo has already released another iQOO smartphone. Introduced in early February, there are already FIVE different iQOO variants including the latest member - the iQOO Neo 855 (yes, that's the name). Let's what this gaming phone has to offer.

As the name suggests, the device is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (strangely, not the plus version) and have four different memory variants with 6GB and 8GB of RAM, alongside 64GB (UFS 2.1), 128GB and 256GB UFS 3.0 storage. The design is pretty much the same as well, using a 6.38-inch AMOLED display (HDR10) with a waterdrop notch but now has a new colour skin - Icelandic Aurora. There's also Neon Purple and Carbon Black.

vivo is also focusing this phone its connectivity with a dual-WiFi acceleration technology to ensure a smooth gaming experience. Speaking of speed, it also comes with a 33W fast charging 2.0 technology that is said to charge up the phone up to 25% within 10 minutes. Of course, you can expect some gaming optimization software which it has, promptly called the MultiTurbo 2.0 and there's a super-liquid cooling system too.

In other tech specs, it also features a 12MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera, 16MP selfie snapper, 4500mAh battery pack, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB C, an in-display fingerprint sensor and more. The estimated prices can be referred below:

At the moment, it seems that vivo has no interest in exporting this gaming smartphone globally so we don't think we will be seeing this anytime soon, unless if they change their minds, of course. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo iQOO Z1X coming soon and it equipped with SD 765G

It seems that vivo is most likely working on a cheaper is the iQOO Z1X, and it will most likely come with equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. Not only that, but the leakster on weibo also mentioned that the aforementioned smartphone is expected to be priced much cheaper.

Other than that, there is no much information in terms of the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and full tech specs of the iQOO Z1X for now. Do take some of the information mentioned here with a grain of salt, due to the fact that vivo has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Would you be interested in getting the iQOO Z1X as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo iQOO Z1x leaked revealing tech specs of the device and it's priced from ~RM1333

It seems that the vivo iQOO Z1x has been spotted on surfing.tydevice.com, which gives us an idea on what to expect when the device has been officially unveiled. While there is no official information on the Malaysia release date, the source mentioned that it is expected to be unveiled on 9 July 2020 and it starts from RMB2198 (~RM1333).

In terms of the tech specs, it has a Snapdragon 765G chipset, 8GB RAM, up to 256GB internal storage, 6.57-inch 120Hz FHD+ display, as well as a 5000mAh battery which supports 33W fast charging. Camera-wise, the phone has a 48MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

Do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that vivo has yet to provide an official statement on the leaks. Would you be interested in getting the device in question as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo iQOO appeared live and it's not a foldable gaming smartphone

Just last week, vivo teased a new brand called iQOO (pronounced as eye-coo) and it was dubbed as the new gaming lineup for the company. Supposedly, it was also hinted to be a foldable smartphone as well with the recent rumours but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore, as it has already been shown by a TV presenter in China.

The iQOO smartphone was shown live on the TV screen during an NBA All-Star Game event. Instead of the foldable capability that was "teased", the smartphone turns out to be a normal looking device, along with a triple rear camera setup and the iQOO logo there. It's a bit interesting to see the logo placed in such a manner, it basically suggests that the phone is more of a camera-centric smartphone because Huawei and HONOR do the same thing as well, which vivo has never really done as they are always focusing on the selfie aspect.

On the other hand, the back has no rear camera and it has been confirmed that the phone will have an in-display fingerprint sensor. According to the presentation, the feature is already the sixth generation technology so it has a faster unlocking speed and better security. Besides that, iQOO could sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and 8GB of RAM.

So what do you think about the phone so far? Should vivo really branch out to the mobile gaming market? Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo is planning to launch as many as 11 smartphones by April 2021

Nowadays, it's hard for us to keep up with the number of smartphones launched in just a short period. It is clear that the smartphone industry is a fast-paced industry with new ideas that keep showing up every other day. Therefore, the manufacturers can only continue to work harder to earn a position in the cruel competition. Now, it is rumoured that vivo will be launching as many as 11 smartphones before the end of April 2021.

According to tipster Abhishek Yadav who has been sharing mostly certifications and benchmarks on Twitter, the Chinese smartphone company has planned to launched 11 devices from mid-range V series to premium flagship X series in India by this April. It is said to be an exclusive leak from a partnership between the tipster and a media site named MySmartPrice.

Among the 11 devices, it is expected that one of them will be the vivo X50 Pro+ that is going to be debuted alongside the X60 series. The vivo V21 and vivo V21 Pro are also expected to be launched in this time frame with the rest being entry-level and budget vivo Y series models.

Let us know what you think about this news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


vivo is preparing to launch its first foldable smartphone soon

After an eternity, vivo has finally brought news regarding its first foldable smartphone. The company has posted on the Chinese social media platform Weibo mentioning that it'll make an announcement for the device on the upcoming Monday.

The post with the caption "there's always better, it's worth waiting" and a teaser poster doesn't reveal anything in detail. However, it's expected that the brand will drop the launch date that day. Besides the vivo X Fold, which could be the name of the foldable phone, we might get some information about the X Note and Pad as well.

According to previous rumours, the vivo X Fold would offer a flexible 8-inch OLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of QHD+. It should also feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, a 4,600mAh battery with 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging technology.

No matter what, we're definitely getting to see the company's first foldable soon! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


vivo is replacing Funtouch OS with new Origin OS

vivo has officially revealed that the brand will make a switch from Funtouch OS to a new custom operating system (OS) named Origin OS. The news came from a post that appeared on vivo's official WeChat account to announce the vivo Developer Conference 2020.

Before Origin OS, vivo was planning to switch to Jovi OS but has later abandoned the project. Now, the switch is finally happening and a new era for the smartphone brand is coming. The Origin OS is also rumoured to be debut together with the upcoming vivo X60 series.

Currently, the detailed information about the new OS has not been revealed and we have to wait until 19 November for the conference to happen. Other than Origin OS, vivo is also expected to present various new stuff including apps, games, business cooperation, technology, IoT, and more at the event.

Let us know what you think about the switch on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech updates.


Apple recalls three prong wall chargers to prevent risk of electric shock

Apple is currently recalling all their three-prong AC wall plug adapters or in layman’s terms, the charger for the Apple devices from the year 2003 to 2010. The company had found that in rare cases, the adapter can break and electrocute the user if the metal parts are touched.

Adapters that are being recalled can be seen in the image below. The device is white with no letters inside the slot in the middle. Adapters that are new with a gray coloured inside and writing in the slot are fine as well as Apple USB power adapters are fine to be used. If your adapter is affected, make sure you locate your device series number and head on over to the nearest Apple Service Provider or contact Apple Support and the will replace your adapter.

So far, Apple users in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong are currently affected by the recall program (and clearly us in Malaysia too since we also use three-prong adapters). Personally I feel that this is a good move by Apple to ensure that no risk of harm would happen to any of their users despite the fact that the risk of electrocution is rare. What do you think? For the latest Apple news and updates, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


vivo is working closely with Qualcomm to release five 5G devices next year

We have gotten a confirmation from vivo saying that they are going to release five 5G devices next year. The devices are also said to be affordable as 5G smartphones can be quite pricey these days.

These 5G devices are going to be on the low and mid-range price brackets. Therefore, the brand has been working closely with Qualcomm to reduce the costs of producing 5G devices. Vivo also said they are trying to release a 5G device which will be priced approximately at 2000 RMB (~RM1183.21) in China.

There were 485000 5G smartphones being shipped in China and vivo accounted for 54.3% in it, according to China’s Q3 5G smartphones shipment report as stated in IDC 2019. The number shows that vivo is significant ahead of other smartphone manufacturers. This seems like a great sign for vivo to thrive further in the 5G smartphone market.

Are you ready for these affordable 5G devices to come out next year? Let us know about your opinion on our Facebook page! For more tech news, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


vivo just made a smartphone with a detachable front camera

Recently at the German Red Dot Award, vivo was just awarded the 2020 Red Dot Design Concept Award. So what concept device did the company just came up? Well, well, well, if you already saw the thumbnail, they are calling it the vivo IFEA and it has a detachable camera module.

According to the official statement from the event, the vivo IFEA's detachable camera module is a front camera sensor and it has its own separated photography system from the phone. When attached, the camera integrates itself with the phone and users are able to shoot and record images on the go. Obviously, having a detachable front camera allows the phone to reach its display measurement to the fullest and it can hide inside too.

On top of that, it is said that the user can use voice command to control the device. It also appears that it's not the only module that vivo made, as there are other 'accessories and support mechanisms with different modes to increase stability and storage'. Even without being attached, the front camera is still able to take a photo from the phone (watch the full video here).

The vivo IFEA is still a concept device and there's no word if vivo would actually make this into a reality. BUT what do you think? Is this concept practical? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending news at TechNave.com.


vivo launching new X23 and V11 Pro phones soon, same Waterdrop notch and dual rear cameras

vivo is sure having a busy year, they have released a bunch of phones for China and overseas over the months and they aren't just stopping yet. We know the vivo V11 is coming soon to Malaysia, the X21 model was also released not too long ago and now in China, they are looking ahead to release the X23 and the V11 Pro in India officially.

Thanks to the teaser posters, vivo has confirmed that the X23 will come in two colours - Phantom Violet and Night Blue. Also, from the video advertisement, the phone will have a dual rear camera, a waterdrop notch and an in-display fingerprint sensor. There isn't much tech-spec information about it, including the cameras, but rumours say that it will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, 6.4-inch FHD+ display, 8GB of RAM, 128GB worth of storage and a 3D Face Recognition technology.

Meanwhile, there's also the V11 Pro and vivo India Twitter has been tweeting about this for a while now. Similarly to the V11 (and the X23 too), this will also come in a Halo FullView display, dual rear cameras, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and the waterdrop notch with a single camera lens as well. Actually, the V11 Pro and X23 are so similar that we are beginning to think they are both the same thing but a different name for different markets.

So what do you think? Is vivo releasing too many phones? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo made their appearance at FIFA Confederation Cup

In case you didn’t know, the FIFA Confederation Cup has already started this week as mentioned in our post about vivo being the official sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 2018 and 2022. That being said, vivo also showed their presence with their own mascot and advertisements.

vivo advertisement appearing on the boards during Russia vs New Zealand

Yup, so for those Malaysian football fans. Get ready to be bombarded with a ton of vivo field advertising boards, event tickets, press release backdrops, and other key promotional areas. On top of that, there will also be a special marketing program by FIFA to invite guests to become a vivo phone photographer during pre-match player warm ups. There will even be a customized FIFA World Cup phone for vivo consumers and football fans, FIFA staff will also be using vivo smartphones on-site.

Back on 31 May 2017, it was announced by FIFA that vivo has become the official FIFA World Cup for six years. It’s not the first time that the company has sponsored a sports event, as they have sponsored the Indian Premier League (IPL) before in 2015 and NBA China in 2016.

Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo may have hinted that the vivo V20 SE is coming soon

It seems that vivo has recently hinted on their Facebook page, stating that the vivo V20 SE will be officially unveiled in Malaysia very soon. While there is no news on the exact release date, we do know that Malaysia might be one of the first to get the aforementioned device.

In terms of the tech specs, gizmochina mentioned that the smartphone will most likely come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and it supports up to 33W fast charging. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that vivo has yet to comment on the leaked info.

Would you be interested in getting the vivo V20 SE as soon as it is available for purchase in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned toTechNave.com.


vivo might have plans to release a smartphone equipped with the Dimensity 1100 chipset

It seems that Twitter user @Stufflistings has recently posted a tweet, showcasing a vivo smartphone with the model number V2072A that’s equipped with a Dimensity 1100 chipset and 12GB of RAM. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when it is officially available in the global market.

With tech specs such as those mentioned above, we have good reason to believe that the smartphone in question will most likely be the vivo V30 series that’s due to be released sometime this year. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that vivo has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Vivo V2072A appears on the Google Play Console listing. 12GB RAM, Dimensity 1100 processor, 1080x2400 display, and Android 11 out of the box.#Vivo pic.twitter.com/YihwILwUck

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 vivo smartphone that’s equipped with a Dimensity 1100 chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo might launch its first tablet alongside the vivo X60 Pro+ on 21 January

vivo is rumoured to launch a tablet this year and it looks like it will be happening soon. According to the source, the company's first tablet is expected to be presented together with the upcoming vivo X60 Pro+ on 21 January. Let's read on to find out about another evidence that proves the imminent arrival of the tablet.

Earlier in June 2020, the company had trademarked for 'vivo Pad' alongside other names including 'iQOO Pad', 'iQOO Book', 'NEX Book', and 'NEX Pad'. From there, it looks like 2021 is the year when we'll see quite a number of tablet products being introduced by vivo. If the first tablet didn't arrive on 21 January, a close launch window is still expected.

Nowadays, smartphone companies are putting extra effort into expanding their product catalogs with more range of products. Therefore, it is no surprise to see that vivo wants to have a piece of the tablet market as well. For now, it is still unsure what are the tech specs, features, or even design that vivo will bring to the table with its first tablet, but we'll find out soon!

Let us know what you think about vivo's first tablet on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech news.


vivo might launch its own virtual payment card as "vivoCard"

After Apple launched the Apple Card as a virtual payment card that is linked to Apple Pay, several other Android brands also jumped on the bandwagon by announcing or launching their own. Now, it looks like vivo will also join the forces after Chinese trademark filings for "VivoCard" being spotted.

Before vivo, brands including Google, Samsung, HUAWEI, and OPPO have shown their interests in making their own payment cards. Among these mentioned brands, some already rolled out their offers in specific regions and are in operation. Samsung and HUAWEI are the two brands that have Samsung Pay Card and HUAWEI Card respectively.

As almost everyone owns a smartphone nowadays and digital payment services are getting more and more popular, it's a no-brainer for the brands to introduce a card for their users to link to their own payment services. Not only do the users get to pay when their smartphones are not in reach, several features such as spending tracking, purchase notifications, and more can also come in handy.

What do you think about the news? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


vivo might show up with a flagship phone that supports 200W charging by 2022

A new report suggests that vivo might include 200W fast charging in a future flagship smartphone. Not long ago, the company was said to introduce 100W phone instead, but it seems like it's aiming for something more ambitious. Now, it makes us question which smartphone will be the lucky one to get the feature.

The news came from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station. Besides that, the same post on Weibo also mentioned the device will be backwards compatible with 120W, 80W, and 66W charging from the company. It's known that vivo still provides its customers charging bricks with new smartphones. Therefore, it might pack one with lower charging capacity rather than 200W. Furthermore, the tipster also shared that the battery supporting the technology will be larger than 4,000mAh.

The source says that vivo X80 Pro+ might be the device, but there's also a high chance for the vivo X90 Pro to get it first. If nothing goes wrong, the vivo X90 series will arrive by the end of this year by following the usual launching schedule for the series. No matter which gets it first, we will still see the 200W device in 2022, providing that this report is accurate.

It's exciting to know that we're approaching the era of 200W charging this fast. What do you think about the article? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


vivo officially announced the vivo TWS 2 in China at ~RM321

It seems that vivo has officially unveiled the new vivo TWS 2 wireless earphones in the Chinese market which is priced at RMB499 (~RM321). While not much is known in regards to whether it will be coming to the Malaysian market, it does give us a better idea of what to expect.

As for the tech specs, the earphones come equipped with 12.2mm drivers on each earbud as well as a total of up to 30 hours of battery life. Furthermore, the TWS 2 has a latency of only 88ms, which makes it great for playing mobile games.

If you want to find out more information regarding the vivo TWS 2, head over to their official website. Would you be interested in getting the vivo TWS 2 if it were to be available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple redesigns Safari, adds Universal Control and more in macOS Monterey

In Apple's next upgrade for Mac users, the company have announced the upcoming macOS Monterey. There are new FaceTime updates, a redesigned Safari, better work efficiency with Universal Control and many more. It's scheduled to arrive this coming Fall (from September onwards) so read on to see what you can expect.

Like the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, SharePlay will be coming to macOS Monterey so you will be able to watch TV shows and movies, listen to music or share anything that you're viewing with your friends and family on FaceTime. That said, Spatial Audio will be integrated within FaceTime but only on Mac devices with the M1 chipset. Mic Modes, Grid View and Portrait Mode are all coming too, as well as inviting those who are using Windows and Android for a FaceTime chat.

We mentioned a redesigned Safari so here's what coming - the tab bar is now in the same row as the URL/search engine so it doesn't look that cluttered and making more space for the page. If you still prefer the traditional way, you can still turn on the Tab groups on the left side and even save, organize and edit them on the go. Safari's colour tone will also change depending on the website you're visiting.

For those who work using both the Mac and iPad, Apple will introduce Universal Control where you can use a single keyboard and mouse or trackpad to work between the two devices. In other words, there's no need for an HDMI cable to connect both and you can just drag contents across. All you need to do is just move the cursor to either one of them to work on something straightaway.

Taking synchronization further, there will be a new Shortcuts app to automate things you do often. For example, Shortcuts helps you to connect to your go-to apps and services faster by reducing the number of steps into just one. AirPlay is now available on macOS Monterey so you can use another Apple device to project or connect any app.

So these are the major updates so far but besides that, the Mac shares many same features as the iPadOS which we wrote here. This goes the same as many new functions on the iOS 15 that the macOS Monterey will have as well so give it a read here. To know the list of Mac devices eligible for the upgrade, you may refer to the image below.

What do you think of macOS Monterey? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


vivo officially confirms that the vivo S9 will come equipped with Dimensity 1100 and UFS 3.1 storage

It seems that vivo has officially confirmed on their official weibo page stating that the vivo S9 series will come equipped with a Dimensity 1100 chipset, as well as UFS 3.1 storage. Unfortunately, there’s not much else that’s officially known other than what was mentioned, so you might want to check out the official online launch that’s happening on 3 March 2021.

In terms of the speculated tech specs, it seems that the vivo S9 series will come with a 6.44-inch 90Hz display, up to 12GB RAM, 4000mAh internal battery which supports up to 33W fast charging, and up to a 64MP rear camera. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that vivo 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 vivo S9 series as soon as it is available in the global market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo patent hints that they could unveil a curved display smart band

It seems that a patent from vivo hints that they could be working on a smart band that comes equipped with a curved display. While not much is known in regards to the band, our source provided a few images which give us a better idea on what to expect when it is officially unveiled.

Based on the design shown, it seems that the vivo smart band features a similar look to bands from either Xiaomi or Realme. With all that, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that vivo 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 of the vivo smart band for now. Would you be interested in getting a smart bank with a curved display 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.


vivo patent shows clamshell design that folds outwards

With new tech, companies inevitably try out different ways to make it work. We've seen foldable smartphones that fold outwards and have a clamshell design. But have you seen one with both? A new patent from vivo could do just that.

According to LetsGoDigital, vivo's latest patent depicts a device with a foldable display. It wraps around the device on both sides vertically, making it a clamshell phone that folds outwards. Interestingly, the top portion of the display is the one that folds. This results in a screen that extends slightly when unfolded.

As you can see, only a portion is folded

The patent also reveals that vivo plans to have five cameras on the device, with one of them being a periscope camera. There's also a small vertical strip next to the camera module that could be the LED flash, or something completely different.　No sign of a front camera, so it could be an under-display camera.

This could be a unique design if it really turns out looking like that. But would you be interested in buying it? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


vivo planning to launch 5G smartphones commercially in 2020

Vivo is super excited about its 5G technology. Previously, we mentioned that the company has already completed the research and development on 5G smartphones and it's no doubt that 5G will be one of the most demanded features on future smartphones in the industry. That said, vivo managed to demonstrate their 5G-enabled smartphones at the International Symposium on ICT Technology in Beijing, China.

During the conference, Zhang Yuan, the Director of vivo Standard Product Department made a keynote speech on Accelerating R&D of 5G Smartphones, emphasizing on the importance of 5G smartphones. According to his keynote, he said vivo has been working on the technology as early as 2016 and submitted more than 1500 technical proposals to the 3GPP standardization organization. To add on to that, the company also participated RAN1 (Radio Access Network, wireless) on discussing technical features and contribution to the 5G progress.

With a smooth sailing of the 5G development, vivo will be manufacturing 5G smartphones in 2019 as a prototype and aiming for commercial sales in 2020. In order to make it a reality, vivo is also working with network equipment companies to debug terminal equipment, which will involve in participating in a terminal and network testing with the IMT-2020 promotion group and operators.

That all sounds good and all, hopefully Malaysia will also be ready for 5G technology by the year 2020 as well. Until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo preparing to launch the vivo Y77 5G on 7 July in Malaysia

vivo is bringing a new Y-series device to Malaysia. On 7 July at 7:07pm, the vivo Y77 5G will launch via online event on vivo Malaysia's official Facebook page, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, Shopee, and Lazada.

The vivo Y77 5G is said to be a powerful budget smartphone. It has been confirmed to feature up to 256GB of internal storage, but other tech specs remain to be seen. The device will be available in two colour options - Starlight Black and Glowing Galaxy, one that shines like in the night sky and another has an ever-changing reddish glow when viewed from different angles.

Since the event is happening in just a few days, we'll find out more details soon. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the coverage of the launch!


vivo registers trademarks for NEX Slide, NEX Fold, and NEX Roll

The vivo NEX series tends to have great design and high-end features

Since last year, many brands have set their sights on launching mobile devices with flexible displays. It's the same for vivo, which registered a patent for a foldable device last year. Now, sources have found that there could be as many as three devices with flexible displays.

As spotted by MyFixGuide, vivo has registered trademarks for the NEX Slide, NEX Fold, and NEX Roll in China. This means that the company could be launching slidable, foldable, and rollable devices soon. vivo's NEX series devices are usually flagship devices with high-end specs and features, so we can expect these to be the same.

We don't have any concrete details on these devices yet, but the vivo NEX Fold should be the device with a stylus that appeared in the patent last year. Similar, the NEX Roll should be a device with a rollable display. As for the NEX Slide, it's most likely the device with a slidable/extendable display that was spotted last month.

These form factors aren't new, but sliding devices aren't something you often see, so it could interesting to see what vivo does with it. With that said, what would you like to see from vivo's upcoming devices? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


vivo released X21i variant with Helio P60 processor for ~RM1679

Vivo sure has been quite busy over this few months, right now, they have released the latest vivo X21i in the China market. The X21i is slightly different from the X21 counterpart, with the former housing a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, while the new one is using MediaTek's latest Helio P90 chipset.

Available in Ruby Red, Aurora White and Polar Night Black. This is vivo's more premium looking smartphone yet with a 2.5D glass and a 19:9 screen-to-body aspect ratio, covering almost 90.3% on the front. What's more, the displayed measured as 6.28-inch and that's a big one. Also, it's a bit odd that they have switched up the memory combo, the 6GB RAM will combine with 64GB storage, while the 4GB RAM model gets 128GB worth of space.

Of course, you can also expect a bunch of AI features on the phone such as scene detections, AI Beauty Mode and there's Jovi AI assistant as well. Without further ado, below is the official specifications:

While it's probably not coming to Malaysia anytime soon, the 6GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB are actually carrying the same price tag of 2698 Yuan (~RM1679). It's a weird strategy, but hey, if it works then it's not stupid.

Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo released a teaser of their upcoming vivo S5 smartphone

vivo recently posted up a teaser video on their account on weibo, hinting that their upcoming smartphone will be named the vivo S5. While not much is known in regards to the aforementioned device, based on the mantra of their S-series, the vivo S5 will most likely be marketed towards those who prefer a mid-range smartphone with good photo-taking capabilities.

With that said, we can expect vivo to come fitted with a 64MP main camera as well as a mid-range chipset. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, as there was no official from vivo in regards to the tech specs and local price of the smartphone question.

Would you be interested in getting the vivo S5 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo releases Y71 smartphone with 5.99-inch display, 3285mAh battery and more for just RM799

Hey vivo fans, in this short announcement - the vivo Y71 is now available for RM799 from today onwards across all vivo concept stores and authorized partners across the nation. There are two models for this one and that's Gold and Black. For this budget-friendly smartphone, it is the first vivo Y series with a 5.99-inch FullView display and an 18:9 screen-to-body ratio in 720p.

Other than that, it is also equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset to help you get through the day with your casual social tasks, memory capacity is 3GB + 32GB with an expandable memory of 256GB for your apps and pictures. The camera setup is a simple 13MP and 5MP for the back and front, the battery juice isn't so bad either, carrying a 3285mAh pack.

If you want to purchase it online, you may visit their online store at Shopee Malaysia. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo releases more promotional teasers and X7 passed TENAA

As the vivo X7 teaser saga continues, they have just dropped a big one revealing the model and some nice pictures featuring how well the camera quality is. It also passed TENAA recently, just in time before the reveal on 30 June 2016, here are the tech-specs from the list and some pictures:

In addition, the device will come in gold and rose gold. It also looks similar to the Apple iPhone 6s model and seems to feature a fingerprint sensor as well, you can check out a short video posted on Weibo here.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Apple reducing iPhone 7 and 7 Plus orders thanks to iPhone 8 rumours

Although it's been barely 3 months for the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, Apple has already started to reduce their orders from the suppliers, not because of the big sale in September or how boring the phone is, but rather because the interest from the market is slowly "fading", all thanks to the 10th Anniversary iPhone rumours flying around.

"Demand for the iPhone 7 devices in China and other markets has scaled down significantly since their launch less than three months ago," the sources noted.

"Instead of paying attention to sales performance of the iPhone 7 devices, component suppliers and consumers alike have been shifting their focus to the next generation iPhone to be released in 2017." the sources concluded.

For such a special occasion next year, there is sure to be high expectations from everyone to see what Apple has in stored. The so-called iPhone 8 is said to return in a glass body, OLED display and wireless charging technology.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


vivo revealed the first look of the upcoming OriginOS

Not only HUAWEI users can have the chance to switch to a new operating system (OS), vivo users will also soon be offered a new experience with a new OS. Earlier, news has reported that the company will be releasing the OriginOS to replace FuntouchOS. Today at a developer conference held in China, vivo went on to reveal the fresh look of the upcoming OS.

The OriginOS' homescreen's design is inspired by the Klotski puzzles with the extensive use of rectangular and square widgets. Other than serving looks, the widgets will also deliver “Nano Alerts” that are constantly being updated with the latest info like flight information, weather, and courier updates.

Furthermore, vivo is trying something new with the wallpapers as well by relying on mother nature. It is mentioned that the wallpapers will change by matching with the real world. For example, a sky wallpaper will change every time according to the weather. The brightness of the wallpapers will also be automatically adjusted to mimic the time of day. It is unsure when will vivo roll out the OS to users, but the developer conference that is scheduled to continue tomorrow might bring us more news.

Let us know what you think about the OriginOS on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech updates.


vivo reveals their latest Under Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor with a sneak peek

For the past few days since mid-June, we have heard so much about the "black technology" which vivo has teased about. But today, we have official information on the technology, simply called as the Under Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, it will be the first of its kind to be revealed to the world. Although it's not officially released yet, let's take a look at what the technology can offer.

"We are excited to announce Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors because they can be designed to support sleeker, cutting-edge form factors, unique mobile authentication experiences, and enhanced security authentication. This provides OEMs and operators with the ability to offer truly distinct, differentiated devices with added value on truly groundbreaking new devices." said Seshu Madhavapeddy, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Vivo has been working with Qualcomm for quite some time on the Under Display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, utilizing an ultrasonic technology to recognize the fingerprint. Compared with the traditional optical fingerprint sensors, this uses the OLED fingerprint recognition that’s conductive to the unibody phone, allowing it to penetrate deeper by 800μm of glass, compared to traditional 300μm glass touchscreens.

The applications and implications of such technology include:

Vivo says that the Under Display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is not affected by ambient light either, so you won't have to adjust the screen brightness when going out under a particularly sunny day.

This is a prototype phone with the Under Display technology

The research of ultrasonic technology, may lead to vivo looking into underwater fingerprint unlocking, gesture recognition, bioinstrumentation and other fields. We expect more bezel-less phones from vivo, giving the company more than powerful selfie experts in the future.

But what do you think? Are you excited with vivo’s latest Under-Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com


vivo's Personal AI Assistant, Jovi is hidden inside the V11

Jovi? Who? That's a name that you come across often but it's vivo's own virtual assistant like Siri and Bixby minus the voice recognition since it solely relies on Google Assistant. Jovi was first introduced in the China market during mid-2018, but it has finally made its way to Malaysia with the vivo V11. Now let's see what can Jovi do.

According to the V11 video commercial, it seems that Jovi is capable of providing weather forecast, your upcoming events, exercising data and even your favourite sports team by display results. From our experiment, this is called Jovi Smart Scene which can be found by pulling down the notification slide from the top and tapping on the colourful Y-ish logo. In addition to that, since vivo is collaborating with Google, the V11's camera is integrated with Google Lens technology allowing you to identify objects and subjects to perform an intelligent online search.

On the other hand, you can also find AI Game Mode along with Jovi in the settings. As most mobile gamers already know, AI Game mode has Floating Call Alerts and Background Calls option during gaming, there's also a new Auto Gaming Mode that keeps your game running in the background without having to shut down your phone.

That's pretty cool, I guess. But what do you think? We are in the midst of reviewing the V11 so stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


vivo's Superday was held in Midvalley Southkey in Johor during the weekend with vivo V17 Pro as the main attraction

vivo recently held their Superday in Midvalley Southkey in Johor on 5 and 6 October 2019, which is also the official availability date for the vivo V17 Pro that is priced at RM1699 at launch in Malaysia. During the Superday, there were various activities held such as a dance performance and songs sang by Priscilla Abby as well.

Customers who purchased the vivo V17 Pro on Superday, were also entitled to a complimentary portable juicer courtesy of vivo. With all that said, would you be getting a Vivo V17 Pro for yourself? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo's Under Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor now in mass production & ready for 2018

Remember the Under Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor that vivo has been bragging about? We got the latest update for you, it seems that Synaptics has finally solved the problem of embedded fingerprint sensors on the display and is now mass producing it for vivo as we speak. Finally!

According to Forbes analyst, Patrick Moorhead, he has a first-hand experience with the unknown vivo phone that is using the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor technology, claiming it to be "fast and simple". In fact, it's so "fast and simple" that Synaptics said it's twice as fast as Apple's Face ID unlocking. Moreover, the analyst also mentioned that there will be as many as 70 million units of in-display sensors and it will be ready for 2018.

By the way, Qualcomm is also working on the under-display fingerprint sensor and it's unclear whether vivo will continue its partnership with them since Synaptics is also offering the same thing. However, other smartphone brands will surely take Qualcomm's offer and bring utilize the full display to its full advantage without having to put one at the back anymore.

Lastly, Synaptics also revealed that the prototype smartphone with the under display fingerprint sensor will be revealed in CES expo 2018 next month. So stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


vivo's Visual Creator Short Film Awards encourage you to shoot short films and win amazing prizes

Smartphone companies like to see what the users can create through their products' camera systems, and vivo is here with a new contest that lets you win up to USD 7,000 (~RM31,150). The Visual Creator Short Film Awards aim to encourage Malaysians to express their creativity through short films shot on smartphone cameras. If you have something in your mind that you want to tell the world through the lenses, this is your opportunity.

To participate in the contest, you need to upload the video to social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), include the following hashtags: #vivoVisualCreator #OurStoryRedefined, and tag (@) an official vivo account (local or global vivo account). After that, submit a copy of the original video file by emailing to [email protected] before 24 October 2022. Don't forget to provide your real name, social media accounts, email addresses, contact numbers, country, and the video's story background.

There will be 12 awards for the winners to grab, including five Global Awards and seven Regional Awards. The Global Awards, with a prize of USD7,000, will have five categories, the Best Film, the Best Story, the Best Editing, the Best Photography, and the Best Creator. Each of them will only have one winner. Meanwhile, the Regional Awards with the prize of USD3,000 (~RM13,350) comes in only one category, the Regional Best Film. Other prizes, like a latest vivo X series smartphone, official exposure from vivo, and more, await.

If interested, you may visit the official site or vivo Malaysia's Facebook page for more details. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local tech events.


vivo's detachable camera module can be used as a mini camera on its own with mini display!

Smartphone manufacturers are planning ways to increase the whole display proportions on smartphones and one of them will be reducing the notch sizes for the front selfie cameras and even turn it into an under-screen camera. A few days ago, vivo’s latest patent has been leaked with a detachable camera.

According to the report, vivo applied the patent to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on 24th February this year and got published on September 2, 2021. The detachable module contains a dual camera setup with flash and a touch display on the other side. It uses a magnetic connector to attach to the phone.

There are three modes for the camera,  first mode will be having the detachable camera act as your display on the front and make your phone a full-view display while the camera functions as your rear camera modules. The second mode will be switching the cameras to the front and act as your selfie camera while the third mode will be using it as a mini camera while it is detached and taking pictures or video through the little display.

With that said, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs yet or the release date, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But who knows, it might be officially out sooner than we expected it to be. So stay tuned for more tech news.


vivo's latest foldable, the X Fold+ will launch this 26 September 2022

vivo today announced that its latest foldable smartphone, the vivo X Fold+ will be launching in China this 26 September 2022. Taking to its official Weibo account, vivo shared a render of the upcoming foldable with the aforementioned date, in which a launch event will take place in China at 7 pm local time.

According to the Weibo post, vivo lauded the X Fold+ as a “strong will evolve in a stronger way” which may allude to its enhanced durability compared to the original X Fold. The poster of the Weibo post also showed renders of the smartphone in its unfolded state as well as two renders within its folded state.

Besides that, vivo hasn’t revealed anything official regarding the foldable, though we can guess from the poster that it will come in red and light blue colour variants. According to previous rumours, the Fold X Fold+ will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 paired with up to 12GB of RAM and a 4730mAh battery.

Moreover, it is touted to feature 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, a 120Hz screen and up to 512GB of storage. However, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet.

Well, we just have to wait a few days until 26 September to find out. What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


vivo's latest patent design revealed a new quad-rear camera design and more

With 2020 kicking off, there is bound to be more and more smartphone "leaks" on the Internet and in the latest one, there seems to be a new vivo smartphone with a new "cross" quad-camera design. According to Toutiao, a media website from China, this patent was filed as early as May last year at the National Intellectual Property Office (CNIPA).

In this never-seen-before patent image, this unknown vivo smartphone is sporting a set of four rear cameras which we can assume that it is comprised of the main camera, an ultra-wide lens, a telephoto lens and perhaps a macro lens. But that's not all, the front display has the punch-hole camera on the top right with a rather high screen-to-body ratio (definitely passing over 90%) and narrow bezels.

Besides that, we also got to look at the exterior ports such as the 3.5mm headphone jack on the top, as well as the USB C connector at the bottom alongside the SIM tray. With all that said, though, vivo Malaysia have given us their comment that the design is not guaranteed to be released into the market any time soon (but for all you know, they could be just bluffing with us or else there's no reason for this to come out online so conveniently lol).

But anyway, what do you folks think about the design? I personally don't mind the look as long as the smartphone performs. Let us know in the FB post comments and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo's new patents hint at the possible debut of new "Zen" series smartphone

vivo might be ready to launch a new series of smartphones with new patents leaked on the internet. The company has filed two patent applications with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). One of them is hinting at a new "Zen" series smartphone, and the other one is also interesting with an iPod-like design.

The "Zen" smartphone comes with a single-camera setup at the back and a punch-hole cutout on the front. It is said that the device could be an entry-level phone. If it's true, the "Zen" series could be vivo's new take on the budget smartphone segment. However, as it's only a patent, the device might not make it to the final round at all.

The other patent reveals a device that sports an iPod Classic-like design with the lower half of the screen being covered by a physical click wheel. It's found out that CNIPA listed the patent as a smartphone. Therefore, it's not some sort of device that only lets you listen to music, which leads us to wonder why vivo think that a device would need physical buttons to carry out tasks.

What do you think about these patents? Share with us your opinions on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Apple refreshes 2019 iPad Air and iPad Mini with A12 Bionic and Pencil support from RM1699

Unexpectedly, Apple have just announced their new and improved 2019 iPad Air and 2019 iPad Mini starting from RM2199 and RM1699 respectively. Both have received new internals with Apple's latest A12 Bionic chipset and support for the original Apple Pencil, but the new iPad Air will feature a 10.5-inch Retina display with True Tone, while the new iPad Mini will look just like the previous iPad Mini 4 (so yeah, no Face ID or USB C ports).

Other features seem to include better AR or Augmented Reality support and both can also support eSIMs. The new A12 Bionic chipset also means that both 2019 iPads also have much faster and much better graphics to play games or do work. They also support the original Apple Pencil, so the new one won't work for them as well.

The online Apple Malaysia store seems to have already updated models and pricing for the 2 new 2019 iPads but they aren't really available to buy here just yet. Both should be available in gold, silver and space grey with variations (and more expensive pricing) for the WiFi only or WiFi + Cellular versions.

Here are the full tech specs for both 2019 Apple iPads:


vivo's upcoming X70 series will be featuring their very own V1 ISP chipset

Aside from launching smartphones, vivo are now making their own imaging chip and the company has just officially confirmed on their very first Imaging Chip V1 which will improve its smartphones photography powers. The company has just released an official presss release on it.According to vivo, the new V1 ISP chip was created through 24 months of research and development by their R&D team of 300 persons.  The main key directions for creating the V1 ISP chip are image system, operating system, industrial design, and performance. This latest creation is expected to be featured on the upcoming vivo X70 series.

The company’s Executive VP and COO Hu Baishan highlighted that the V1 chip will improve and optimize smartphone application scenarios such as viewfinder look and video recording. While the X70 series will come with the X70, X70 Pro, X70 Pro+ variants, we are assuming that the new ISP chip will be featured on the vivo X70 Pro+ which was said to come with the ZEISS’s original glass lenses.

As of now, there is still not much info on the V1 ISP chipset yet, but there will be more about it soon following the launch of the vivo X70 series. So stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


vivo scored 15% market share from 2018 Q3 in the Asia region

In this extremely short news, vivo is proud to announce another market share result in the Q3 of 2018. This time around, a new research on the 2018 Q3 Asia market share shows that vivo is once again one of the top 5 smartphone brands, scoring a 15% market share. Although they are 1% behind OPPO, vivo is tied together with Huawei and stands above Xiaomi and Samsung.

We also did a news about vivo's previous market share report, which was about China's third-quarter Smartphone Market results by SANOFI. In that result, vivo managed to take the first spot with the most sales volume of 20 million smartphones with a 15% growth rate and earns a 19.2% market share, followed by OPPO and Huawei respectively.

According to vivo, they think this success is mostly due to the flagship vivo NEX. If you would like to read more about the previous report, you can check it out over here and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo shared a teaser video for the vivo X60's second-generation micro-gimbal stabilization

Before launching the vivo X50's successor on 29 December, the brand has posted up a video to showcase how great is the next-gen camera stabilization with the gimbal camera. Although we couldn't quite catch the full look of the vivo X60 in the video, it's still enough to hype us up for the launch.

The teaser video basically implies shaking is the greatest enemy when it comes to taking photos or videos. However, at certain moments, we just can't stop ourselves from doing that natural body movement. Therefore, there is where the vivo X60 comes into help with its gimbal camera.

To recap, the vivo X60 is expected to sport a triple camera setup that comes with a 48MP main camera with f/1.6 aperture, a 13MP ultrawide snapper, and a 13MP portrait shooter. Meanwhile, the X60 Pro would have an extra 8MP periscope module with 5x optical and up to 60x digital zoom. Both models will feature vivo’s second-generation micro-gimbal stabilization and Zeiss branding.

Let us know if you're excited about the launch of vivo X60 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting smartphone news.


vivo showcase new Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and a customised DAC decoding chip at MWC Shanghai 2017

Aside from the recent introduction of the Under Display Fingerprint Scanning Solution by vivo, the company has also announced two more technologies at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in Shanghai - a new Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and a customised DAC decoding chip.

A smartphone with a DSP chip (left) and an unknown smartphone without one (right)

As you can guess, DSP was developed for photography purposes to solve lighting conditions in an image. Theoretically speaking, the chip will automatically adjust the brightness of the image with the correct exposure, reducing noise for night scene mode, and even improve the Face Beauty mode. Moreover, the chip allows the user to take images in RAW format, with an option to export it into a JPG format by the ISP.

Moving on, the customised DAC decoding chip is a new solution by vivo to focus on improving SNR, dynamic range, distortion, and output power. According to vivo, they claimed that the new technology has twice the output amplitude of normal smartphones. Additionally, they are also manufacturing a headphone amplifier to utilise this technology for the user’s audio experience.

So what do you think of vivo’s upcoming technologies so far? Impressive? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo shows off X20 King of Glory special edition + X20 Plus with ultrasonic under display fingerprint scanner(?)

Nowadays, more and more people are using smartphones for mobile gaming simply out of convenience. And recently, vivo has released a new vivo X20 special edition that's supposedly "perfect" for mobile gaming, especially with "King of Glory" that's popular in China, simply called vivo X20 King of Glory Special Edition.

Unfortunately, we don't think we will be seeing this gaming device anytime soon in Malaysia since there's no price nor availability mentioned by vivo. However, we do have some clues about the tech-specs. According to JD.com, a well-known e-commerce site in China, they did a survey of their customers saying that most smartphones do not meet the requirement of a gaming device, as most are just under 6GB of RAM, lightweight, no fps rate, game modes and more. But with the King of Glory special edition, it has successfully passed the JD Gaming Smartphone Standard by meeting the requirements.

vivo X20 is also certified as the official tournament smartphone by KPL on the King Of Glory tournament 2017

According to vivo, the X20 features an AMOLED Full View display with a screen-to-body 18:9 aspect ratio which covers the front at least 85.3%. Memory capacity is at least 6GB + 64GB, the CPU core has more than 2.0GHz, a GPU supports rendering up to 60 fps and a dual MIMO design that supports a new 2.4G and 5G WiFi to ensure strong signals while gaming. There's also a game engine that monitors the system for smooth gaming performance, as well as a new unique soft keyboard that occupies less than 1/3 of the screen for easier typing.

In other news, the vivo X20 Plus is also in the works and rumours have it that it has received 3C certification. The device is strongly linked with the much-teased ultrasonic under display fingerprint scanner technology thanks to the listed UD version which could mean under display.

Do you think these two devices will ever come to Malaysia? We don't know for sure but we will keep an eye on them until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo shows off a new X20 Dreamy Pink edition

In continuing their fashion involvement, vivo has revealed a new limited edition X20 Dreamy Pink phone model from a recent fashion event. This will mark their latest smartphone as the first full-colour mobile phone in pink and it should prove popular to all the young ladies (and maybe guys). But will it come to Malaysia? We don't have any idea and vivo Malaysia ain't telling us either. So for now, here are some pictures for you to see.

Oh, in case you haven't heard, the v7 and v7+ is now RM999 and RM1399. So if you want to grab it, now is a pretty good chance in conjunction with the Chinese New Year sale, which you can check right here.

Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo shows off new NEX Purple Starry Trail model for ~RM2584

At this moment, vivo NEX is only one of the few devices that has a pure fullview display. It certainly impressed many consumers and media alike on the sturdy pop-up camera, and this time around the company is not done with it yet, as they have just recently unveiled a brand new colour model called the Purple Star Trail.

We have seen a lot of nice colour combinations from various smartphone brands over the months, but vivo really took it to the next level. In fact, the phone seems to display different colours from a different angle, with a combination of blue, purple, violet and even red across the body. As for the tech-specs, it packs the exact same ones as the regular NEX, featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB + 128GB memory capacity, 6.59-inch Super AMOLED display, 4000mAh battery and more.

Here are some more pics for your viewing pleasure

The 25MP pop-up camera is still the same

It's not mentioned that this NEX Purple Star Trail is an exclusive special edition smartphone or not, but according to the vivo online store in China, it cost 4298 Yuan (~RM2584) which is quite close to our official local price of RM2799. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo smartphones spotted on Google Play Console

vivo might be ready to launch two V series devices soon, which include the V2131A and V2130A. Both devices are spotted on Google Play Console and it is expected to sport a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset.

Besides that, both devices will come with 8GB of RAM and feature virtual RAM for an extra 3GB of RAM. These devices might have an FHD+ display with 1080 resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, run Android 11, and feature an AMOLED screen.

The V2130A and V2131A are spotted on Google Play Console

Well, let us sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement? What model do you think the V2130A and V2131A are? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


vivo smartwatch might come with SpO2 and 18-day battery life based on leak

Based on a statement by weibo user, it seems that a bunch of info relating to the vivo Watch may have been leaked, hinting that the wearable is expected to come equipped with a SpO2 monitor, as well as up to 18-day battery life. While there’s no news on the Malaysia release date, we do know that there will be a 42mm and 46mm variant of the watch.

Other than what was mentioned above, the smartwatch is expected to come equipped with water-resistance of up to 5ATM, and it will run Google’s Wear OS. As for the pricing, the product will start from RMB1000 (~RM608), which is priced between the OPPO Watch and realme Watch.

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

Would you be interested in getting the vivo Watch 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.


vivo spotted applying notebook and tablet trademarks online

Consumers would be familiar with vivo for their camera-focused smartphones and their iQOO gaming devices (which never get released outside of China), but it seems that the company have finally made a move to enter the laptop and tablet market. According to a Chinese media news outlet, vivo was spotted applying for multiple trademarks that end with a "book" and "pad".

According to the screenshot from CNMO below, the most notable ones are IQOOBOOK, NEXPAD, NEXBOOK, BYVIVO, IQOO PAD, and VIVOBOOK. Sources also said that NEXPAD and NEXBOOK could cater to the high-end consumer category, whereas the IQOOBOOK and IQOOPAD are marketed towards the younger generation and we expect that the focus could be on gaming. It's also worth noting that they could be expanding their JOVI AI ecosystem into something else, as the patent in the list means "JOVI Smart Arena" that allows users to view sports results in real-time.

It would be interesting to see a lineup of vivo laptops and tablets in the future, but the company would probably launch them in the Chinese market first before going global. What do you think of vivo going into this segment? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple release Beta 2 for macOS Monterey to developers

For many users, the announcement of Windows 11 may or may not be exciting. But if you're in the macOS camp, you probably more excited about the new macOS announced at WWDC. Not a problem, Apple isn't about to lose out and has been hosting beta tests for the macOS Monterey.

As pointed out by Wccftech, Apple has released macOS Monterey Beta 2 to those who've signed up for the Apple Developer Program. Beta 2 fixes many bugs in the first beta and offers performance enhancements, which should make the user experience better. The new macOS also offers a redesigned Safari browser, Universal Control, an upgrade to FaceTime, and more.

The new macOS comes with a new Universal Control centre

If you are a developer and have a compatible Mac device, you could download the beta via OTA update and test it now. The rest of us will have to wait for the public beta, which is expected to be released next month. As for the official launch, it should be in September 2021.

Have any of you been testing macOS Monterey? What do you think of the design and features so far? Please share your experience in the comment section below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


vivo standing strong in China's Q3 Smartphone Market Sales

So here's a fun fact - did you know that China's Smartphone Market rate has been dropping? This came from China's third-quarter Smartphone Market results by SANOFI, a large market research organization stating that the overall sales are decreasing significantly as of September 2018 with just 35 million smartphones. It sounds crazy, 35 million is a lot but compared to September 2017, it has dropped 7.7% which is huge.

Despite that, vivo is pleased to tell us that they are still standing strong being on top of the list, followed by OPPO, Huawei, honor and Xiaomi, resulting Apple to lose its grip dropping to the 6th spot. In addition, vivo is still having a steady growth rate during the third quarter by achieving the most sales volume of 20 million smartphones with a 15% growth rate and earns a 19.2% market share. According to the company, this is due to their flagship model, vivo NEX.

Just to refresh your memory, the vivo NEX has been around in Malaysia for quite some time. It's the world's first smartphone that has an elevating front camera with an Ultra Fullview 6.59-inch Super AMOLED display, as well as an In-Display Fingerprint Sensor technology. While we haven't come up with a review for it yet, the vivo NEX is quite consistent to be one of the top 5 in the list of “Single core”, “Multi-core” and “Render Script”, delivering scores of 2412, 8784, 13648 respectively from Geekbench.

To know more about the vivo NEX, you can check out the full-specs from our coverage here. It's still available at your nearest Vivo Concept Stores, collaboration partners and authorised resellers with the selling price at RM2799. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo teases first ultrasonic under display fingerprint scanner coming soon at CES 2018

Today, vivo Malaysia has just released a very intriguing teaser on their Facebook page. Obviously, it's about the ultrasonic under display fingerprint sensor and it looks like it will be revealed soon at CES 2018. Furthermore, the smartphone that might be the first to use it is the X20 Plus that we speculated last week.

According to an insider, the X20 Plus UD has just recently passed the 3C certification from China Quality Certification Center on 2 January 2018. Since vivo can now utilize the under display fingerprint sensor, that means they can almost maximize the front screen fully and rumours have it that it's measured 6.43-inch. Other than that, the processor could be a Snapdragon 660 and there will be a new vivo built-in image software as well.

In other news, Synaptics also announced that its own first under display fingerprint unlock will be released on CES. This is very likely a reference to the X20 Plus UD. We can't wait to check it out so until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo teases new X7 smartphone with 16MP front camera

With the fierce smartphone competition going on in China, it's now vivo's turn to tease the customers with a brand new smartphone this month. Known as the vivo X7, the first teaser has revealed the first highlight feature of the phone, which is the front camera.

The front camera, according to the teaser packs an astounding 16MP + an LED flash (not shown if it's dual or single type) and guarantees your best-beautified selfie picture. Since vivo is targeting users who love taking selfies and pictures, they aren't the first to do so; OPPO also has a power 16MP front camera on their R9, so did Meitu (not Meizu) with a bigger 21MP sensor on the M6 model.

We can expect more X7 teasers coming in the next few days, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


vivo teases upcoming launch for vivo X70 series in Malaysia

While some products take time to come to Malaysia, the next big flagship series from vivo will be coming sooner than later. As you may know, the company will be launching the vivo X70 series in China soon. The good news is that we'll be getting it here in Malaysia relatively early.

vivo Malaysia has uploaded a teaser on Facebook confirming that the vivo X70 series is coming soon. While the exact date wasn't revealed, we know that vivo's new flagship series will launch in China on 9 September 2021. vivo Malaysia is being quiet about the models that will be available here but did hint that the prices will be announced soon.

As a reminder, the vivo X70 series has a total of three models that will launch next week - the X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+. When vivo launched the X60 series in Malaysia, the X60 Pro+ never made it here. But judging from the responses by vivo Malaysia, there's a pretty good chance that the vivo X70 Pro+ will be coming to our shores.

If you like to know more vivo X70 series, you can click here to find all the news articles we've written about it. Also, let us know what you think about the new phones so far. And for more updates about it, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo teasing a new iQOO Neo 3 with higher refresh rate

Since 2019, vivo introduced their first gaming-centric smartphone, the iQOO series and since then, there are already several variants. For 2020, the company is set to reveal another new model - the iQOO Neo 3 - featuring some sweet tech specs configuration. Let's check it out below.

According to teasers released by vivo, the iQOO Neo 3 will feature the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset as the iQOO 3, but with some improvements to the graphics. The company didn't disclose what Adreno GPU unit is it, but it will be able to go over 60fps which the iQOO 3 5G couldn't do.

So that was the first teaser so we will expect some new ones coming in the next few days. Interestingly, vivo have never expressed interest in exporting this gaming smartphone to Malaysia for over a year since its debut, even though it's really popular seeing how fans are in love with the ASUS ROG series, Razer Phone series, and the BlackShark series.

But what do you think? Should the iQOO series be launched in Malaysia? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more mobile gaming news at TechNave.com.


vivo to equip their future phones with their own image chip in the future?

Based on a statement by gizchina, it seems that future vivo smartphones could come equipped with image chip that were developed by vivo themselves. While not much is known in regards to the exact smartphones that will come with the aforementioned image chip, it does give us a better idea of what to expect from vivo in the future.

To elaborate further, the image chip was developed in collaboration with Zeiss for a much better low light photo-taking experience. Other than that, it seems that the new chip will have ultra-low dispersion, high-transmittance glass lens, multiple coatings to suppress glare as well as ghosting.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on vivo developing their own image chip? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo to release another new low tier phone with Game Mode and Jovi AI soon in China

From time to time, vivo Malaysia does sell some of their low budget phones on our local shores such as the Y series. You may be familiar with the Y55s, Y66, Y69 and others, so in this latest entry, they are releasing the Y75s in China.

Spotted in China's TENAA, the budget device also appeared the company's website as a rendered image, so this obviously means that it's going to be released quite soon. From a design perspective, it looks pretty simple enough and presentable as a budget phone, which also oddly looks similar to the V7 model.

We know we've mentioned it as a budget phone many times, but there's no price tag on it yet and for a gadget with low-tier specs, it's interesting to note that it has Game Mode and Jovi AI Assistant. Below is the tech-specs list:

Lastly, the model will be available in Red, Black, Gold, and Blue. Should vivo Malaysia be importing this set here, we will be the first to let you know. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo to unveil the APEX 2020 equipped with 5G and 120Hz display on 28 February 2020

Earlier today, vivo has officially announced that their APEX 2020 concept smartphone finally has a launch date which will be on 28 February 2020. However, due to the fact that the Mobile World Congress 2020 in Barcelona was cancelled, vivo will instead unveil the device in Beijing, China.

As far as we know, the aforementioned smartphone is expected to come equipped with a 120hz display which also has a high screen-to-body ratio. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the APEX 2020 will also feature an under-display selfie camera and fingerprint sensor, periscope camera as well as 5G support.

With all that said, there is no official information in regards to the official Malaysia release date, complete tech specs and local pricing of the vivo APEX 2020 for now. Would you be interested in getting the device as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo to unveil the vivo V20 and the vivo V20 Pro in Malaysia on 20 October 2020

Based on a statement by vivo Malaysia, it seems that the vivo V20, as well as the vivo V20 Pro, will be unveiled in Malaysia on 20 October 2020. The launch will take place on vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page and vivo Malaysia’s Youtube Channel at 8PM, so be sure to mark your calendars if you are interested in catching the live unveiling.

While not much is officially known in regards to the tech specs, we do know that it comes equipped with a 44MP + 8MP front-facing selfie camera. Other than that, there’s no information on the full tech specs, local pricing, and availability date so you might want to stay tuned for that.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the vivo V20 or V20 Pro 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.


vivo to unveil the vivo Y52s next week that's equipped with Dimensity 720, 48MP camera and 5000mAh battery

Based on a statement by gizmochina, it seems that the vivo Y52s will most likely be unveiled on 10 December and it’s expected to be priced at around RMB1998 (~RM1241). While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, we do know that it will most likely be available before the end of 2020.

In terms of the tech specs, smartphone in question is expected to come equipped with a Dimensity 720 chipset, 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 6.58-inch IPS display, as well as a 5000mAh battery. As for the camera, the phone has 48MP + 2MP at the rear while the front has an 8MP selfie camera.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the aforementioned 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.


Apple released a short Korean movie that was shot on the iPhone 13 Pro

From time to time, Apple would release short clips online that are #ShotOniPhone. In this latest entry, there is a new short movie called Life Is But a Dream and it was directed by South Korean film director Park Chan-wook.

In case you don't know, Park Chan-wook is known for directing Oldboy, The Handmaiden, Lady Vengeance and many more. The duration is 21 minutes and was commissioned by Apple. Park and his film crew used the iPhone 13 Pro and of course, the production set is stellar as expected to help fill the setting and atmosphere.

In the Making of Park Chan-wook’s Life is But a Dream, Park explained that the iPhone 13 Pro's Cinematic mode helped out a lot in the video recording process. A good example would be the many "over-the-shoulder" shots where the iPhone can switch between the subject's face and the background bokeh effect.

On the other hand, the film crew also expressed the iPhone 13 Pro's Night Mode usefulness as well as being compact so that it can be placed on the actor's and actress' body for a different kind of shot. That being said, they used multiple devices to place at different angles for the short movie.

What do you think of the short movie? Let us know in the comments below and do stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


vivo unveiled their vivo U3 with pre-sales starting from 21 October 2019 in China

Based on a statement by gizmochina, the vivo has mentioned that the pre-sale for the vivo U3 will start on 21 October 2019 in China. In terms of the pricing, the device is expected to start from RMB1000(~RM591) and it should come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 chipset as well as up to 6GB of RAM.

Based on the promotional image, the vivo smartphone in question will sport a triple rear camera setup as well as a single front-facing selfie camera. But that’s not all, it also equipped with a capacitive fingerprint scanner in the rear as well. With all that said, there is still not much information on the device in question such as the Malaysia release date as well as the local pricing. However, We can expect vivo to release more information in regards to the vivo U3 very soon.

Would you be interested in getting the vivo U3 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo unveils their vivo APEX concept smartphone with working under display fingerprint sensor, 98% full view display and more!

As phone manufacturers continue to push for phones which have larger and larger displays and next to no bezels, vivo have made it a reality with their vivo APEX concept smartphone featuring a 98% display that acts as a speaker (which they call Screen SoundCasting), an under screen fingerprint sensor with 2-finger authentication and a motorized pop-up front camera (that also packs in a hidden proximity and ambient light sensor). Check out the highlights below.

Utilizing a thicker almost iPhone SE like body, the vivo APEX is an actual working device though, but isn't for sale or at least hasn't had all its kinks smoothed out yet. Quite obviously, there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details for the vivo APEX but you can check out what GSMArena thought of it in the video below:


vivo updates its brand identity with a new shade of blue

So here's a new update, just recently - vivo has updated its brand identity and although it's not that different from the previous one, the company hopes that this new look will appeal to the global audience as the leader in the tech and lifestyle industry.

Using the colour blue Pantone 2386, this was designed by renowned Danish designer Bo Linnemann to reflect the "forward-looking spirit" with a more saturated shade of blue. According to vivo, this is to "better understand consumer visual habits and their visual receptiveness to digital displays" and be more soothing to the eye. On top of that, the English and Chinese language VivoType font are also designed by Bo Linnemann and Chinese calligrapher Qiu Yin respectively.

“Through the new branding, we hope to redefine the brand's positioning in technology and innovation and express our brand vision of ‘enjoying the extraordinary’ with young consumers around the world through Vivo’s unique visuals and creative spirit,” said Spark Ni, Senior Vice President of vivo.

Cool story, bro. Stay tuned for more vivo news only at TechNave.com.


vivo v91i is back again for RM599 with a bigger 32GB interal storage

Remember the vivo v91i smartphone that we talked about at last Christmas? It's the budget-friendly smartphone that has a mega 4030mAh battery inside. However, with entry-level tier tech specs, the memory capacity is pretty small so with this, the company is releasing another variant with 32GB ROM for the same RM599 price tag.

To recap the tech specs, it pretty much has the same as we mentioned before. Aside from the 4030mAh battery, the Y91i also comes with a rather large 6.22-inch Halo FullView Display with a screen-to-body ratio of 88.6%. Then there are both face and fingerprint unlock system, followed by a 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera for some decent photography usage and many more.

Previously, purchasing the v91i phone will giveaway a vivo speaker for free and it still applies to the new variant model but with limited stocks. You can get it now at all vivo Concept Stores, authorised dealers and online marketplaces at Lazada, Shopee, 11street, and vivo official e-store my right here.


vivo will be one of the first smartphone manufacturers to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G chipset

vivo has recently announced, that they will be one of the first smartphone manufacturers to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset in their upcoming smartphones. The aforementioned chipset also features the X55 5G Modem-RF System, which is capable of reaching speeds of up to 7.5 Gbps.

During the unveiling for the chipset in Hawaii, Qualcomm has mentioned that it can support up to 200MP camera, 8K video recording and an AI computing rate of up to 15 trillion operations per second. With all that said, would you be interested in purchasing a vivo smartphone that is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo will have a global launch for the X50 series in July 2020

UPDATE - vivo Malaysia have confirmed that the vivo X50 series will be arriving in Malaysia as well. With this, it's safe to say that the local launch will be the same as the global launch.

During May, there were several reports of the vivo X50 Pro featuring a gimbal optical image stabilizer on the rear camera. This usually signals the phone is coming real soon and turned out it is, as vivo just teased that there will be a global launch for the X50 series.

According to sources, the global launch will be in July 2020 and before that happens, the X50 series will have to appear in China first and there's a good chance that the tech specs might be different for different regions. Malaysia will probably be one of the first waves to get a good look at the smartphone, but we will have to wait for a few weeks for that.

There Are 3 Models Of Vivo X50 Series Vivo X50, Vivo X50 Pro & Vivo X50 Pro+This Image Also Shows Leaked Price Of Vivo X50 Pro Which is Yuan 3998. pic.twitter.com/fsPPsvkKZB

Rumours also have it that there will be the X50 and X50 Pro+ variants and we might not get all three of them. In terms of tech specs, the X50 series will be a mix of mid-range and high-end device featuring a Snapdragon 765G (X50 and X50 Pro) and 865 chipsets respectively (Pro+), 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage. The display also supports up to 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+.

Guess we will have to wait and see until vivo officially unveils the X50 series. Stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


vivo will officially announce the vivo X60 equipped with Zeiss technology on 29 December 2020

Based on a statement by vivo on their weibo account, it seems that they will be unveiling the vivo X60 smartphone on 29 December 2020. While not much is know on the Malaysia release date, we can expect the aforementioned smartphone will be available in the local market within a few weeks after the launch.

Based on what was shown in the poster, it seems that the vivo X60 will come equipped with the Exynos 1080 chipset. Other than that, not much is known in regards to the full tech specs and local pricing for now.

Would you be interested in getting the vivo X60 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.


vivo x50 series release: gimbal-like camera with Samsung's GN1 sensor, starting from ~RM2,114

Earlier, vivo has teased a series of devices that come with a gimbal-like camera that moves like a cyclopes' eye, and it was pretty interesting. Now, they are finally here and known as the X50 series, which will be bringing three models which are x50, x50 Pro and x50 Pro Plus to the market. Let's take a look at vivo's first flagship phones in 2020 and what do they offer!

The vivo X50 and X50 Pro come with the mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. Both of them support a 90Hz refresh rate for their displays with the vanilla x50 having a flat-screen and x50 Pro having a curved one. There is also a quad-camera setup at the back of the x50 (48MP main + 13MP telephoto lens + 8MP ultrawide lens + 5MP macro lens ) and x50Pro (48MP main + 13MP telephoto lens + 8MP periscope lens +8MP ultrawide lens) that come with different configurations. Other than that, the vanilla x50 will house a 4200mAh battery as well while the x50 Pro houses a 4315mAh battery, with support of 33W fast charging for both.

Furthermore, there is also a vivo X50 Pro Plus that comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, which makes it the star among the devices. It has a display that supports up to 120Hz refresh rate as well. For photography, it will have an extra Samsung’s 1/1.3-inch ISOCELL GN1 sensor in its main camera. The capacity of its battery hasn't been revealed but it will support a massive 44W fast charge technology.

The highlight of all the devices mentioned above should be the gimbal-like camera. It adopts a heavy-duty stabilization system which allows users to take pictures of movement without worrying too much about the focus ability. The gimbal system actually makes use of an on-screen “radar” that depicts the lens’ movement and indicates when a shot will be stable. This technology should get popular soon as vivo has always been the trendsetter in the smartphone industry with its in-display fingerprint sensors to pop-up selfie cameras that showed up previously.

Let us know what you think about the vivo x50 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launches.


watchOS 3 round up from Apple WWDC 2016

Continuing from yesterday's iOS 10 news, this article will be about the new watchOS 3 on the Apple Watch software platform. The beta programme is already out for registered developers, and we've also gathered some information about what's new in the new watchOS. Without further ado, here are some of the features.

iPhone users will have access to the new Face Gallery section in the Watch app, like Android, they can browse, switch, customize and configure watch faces, colours and other settings.

Speaking of watch faces, there's a new XL (or X-Large) watch face positioned at the screen's centre.

Users can also enable or disable the screenshot setting in the companion Watch app, which is available in the toggle switch of the general menu.

Just some new modular facelift for the users.

watchOS 3 will be available as a free software update for all Apple Watch users this fall, we also did some digging on iOS 10 and macOS too, so feel free to check out those links and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


watchOS 8 leak hints at new health app and more independence from iPhone

As many of you may know, WWDC 2021 will be held in the early hours of 8th June 2021 (based on Malaysian time). While Apple could unveil some hardware at the event, most of it will be about software. In fact, there are some leaks for watchOS already.

According to @KhaosT (via MacRumors), a new profile on the Apple App Store for "com.apple.Mind" has been spotted. This could be a mental health app for the Apple Watch. Of course, it's not the first time we've heard of something like this. Back in April 2020, it was rumoured that the Watch Series 6 would be able to detect a user's mental health. That didn't pan out, but maybe Apple is finally ready to implement it.

Looks like someone deployed the new profile for App Store too early? Want to guess what “https://t.co/nhhpJFmZbJ.Mind” is on watchOS? pic.twitter.com/BarzoJtovq

Besides the unknown Mind app, the leaker also found references to "com.apple.NanoTips" and "com.Apple.NanoContacts". The 'nano' moniker is given to apps exclusive to the Apple Watch. In other words, the Watch Series 7 is expected to have its independent contact list. There could be more apps like that in the works, which would pave the way for the Apple Watch to be fully independent of being connected to an iPhone.

Since these are pulled from the App Store, there's a high chance that the speculation is accurate. Of course, we'll know for sure when Apple makes the announcement later tonight. We'll definitely be reporting on WWDC 2021, so do stay tuned to TechNave for updates!


Apple released iOS 14.3, software update includes Apple ProRAW and AirPods Max support

Today, Apple has released another iOS update patch and it's a good one for iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max owners. In iOS 14.3, the new software upgrade includes support for Apple ProRAW for the iPhone 12 Pro variants, as well as AirPods Max and Apple Fitness+.

The Apple ProRAW was first promoted by Apple back in October and it has finally arrived. For the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max users, you can now edit your photos in the Photos app with ProRAW so no extra app download is needed. There's also a new option to record videos at 25FPS as well as a mirror front-facing camera for still photos. The latter will be included in the iPhone 6s series, iPhone SE, iPhone 7 series, iPhone 8 series and iPhone X.

Alongside the new AirPods Max wireless headphone that was introduced last week, the iOS 14.3 update will include support for high fidelity audio, Adaptive EQ, ANC mode, Transparency Mode and the Spatial Audio feature. In addition, several videos about training and working out are added in such as High-Intensity Interval Training, Indoor Cycling, Yoga and many more. However, the Fitness+ subscription is not available for Malaysia.

There are other minor updates as well so if you want to read the whole thing, you may visit the link right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple releases a 9-minute film shot using the iPhone 11 Pro in vertical format

Apple has never been a company to shy away from new things. While some of them are always the best ideas, Apple's latest idea seems like a fun one. The company has released a new short video filmed entirely on an iPhone in a vertical format.

Apple has mentioned that the vertical video was shot by Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle on an iPhone 11 Pro. Even the music is from Grammy Award winner Lorne Balfe, so the production lead is already quite stacked. Named "The Stunt Double", the short video contains a mix of a spy movie, depictions of the wild west, an Indiana Jones-like segment, and more. Some of the scenes are shot in black-and-white, which shows how well the iPhone 11 Pro can do with it.

Besides the short movie, Apple also released a separate video where Chazelle talks about his inspiration in making the video. The video also had people talk about the different techniques that need to be employed and the things that a director has to consider when it comes to using a vertical format.

It's quite cool to see a video of such quality shot using the iPhone 11 Pro and in a format that we're not used to. But what do you think about it? Is it something you'd like to try? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.