Rumours: New Apple Watch 2 to appear together with the iPhone 7?

According to various research papers, Apple Watch is currently the most popular wearable device in the world (for now), but it's inevitable that Apple will eventually make the Apple Watch 2, and a new report from a source leaking some new information about the new wearable, claiming that it will be launched alongside with the iPhone 7 series and a revamped Apple Watch 1.

Other details of the Apple Watch 2 include specifications, such as a better and faster TSMC processor, GPS, barometer, superior waterproofing and a higher capacity battery. In the design department, the wearable won't depart from its predecessor much, but it was said not to be thinner even adopting a lighter display module. It's not known if a FaceTime camera or better WiFi features will be on the wearable.

As for the revamped Apple Watch 1, reports have it that the wearable is getting better a processor upgrade as well, and better waterproofing features, however, it will lack GPS support or a barometer. Furthermore, it's possible that the price might get cut or drop when unveiled at the September event.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Apple casing for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus hinting rumours to be true?

So, two leaked images were released by an insider from a Chinese supply chain. The images are allegedly the body cover of the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and it seems what makes these two devices differ from each other is the dual rear camera. Let's take a closer look, shall we?

For the iPhone 7, it was claimed that the device will come in a 4.7-inch display with the expected antenna bands placed on the casing's edge. On the rear, there's a camera bump along with an LED flash, this actually goes in line with the rumoured improved CMOS sensor. Another interesting thing to note is that at the bottom of the casing, the 3.5mm headphone jack is missing but according to sources at a Chinese repair shop Rock Fix, the headphone jack is not gone and it's at the top. That remains to be seen, though.

Moving on, the iPhone 7 Plus case is showing a dual rear camera to fit into the pill-shaped camera enclosure. It's claimed to come in 5.5-inch and rumours have it that the dual rear cameras won't mimic the likes of the Huawei P9 but instead, one camera will work as the normal RGB sensor, while the other will act like an optical zoom function for better image quality as rumoured in an article of Apple proposing a split-screen feature three months back, this was also further backup by KSI analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo on the topic.

We're almost 2 months away from Apple's next flagship in September, and the rumours are mirroring each consistently. Time will tell if any of these are true so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Apple iPad 5 images compared against iPad 4 appear

The next Apple devices to be announced now cover Apple's tablet lineup and rumours about the Apple iPad 5 have cropped up. Now, we've seen quite a few of these pictures and images, but nearly all of them have been blurry or look like the work of a 3D renderer with too much time on his or her hands. These new pics show the Apple iPad 5 being held and are also quite clear to boot. They also seem to confirm that the next Apple iPad 5 will feature an Apple iPad mini-like design, complete with narrower bezels and a slimmer slate like profile. Take a look for yourself below as the new Apple iPad 5 chassis is compared against the current Apple iPad 4.


Rumours: New Apple iPad Air 3 image leaked showing Smart Connector feature?

Apple iPad Air 3 rumours have been around for quite awhile, there's another new render image we saw online and it seems to backup the previous rumours of having four speakers and a LED flash.  Besides that, the new render have highlighted that the new device design is similar to the iPad Air 2 and will be 6.15mm thick and 169.6mm wide, slightly bigger than its predecessor.

Aside from the potential four speakers and LED flash features, a Smart Connector could also be an addition as seen at the side of the device. This suggest that the new iPad can be supported by accessories like a Smart Keyboard. On the other hand, it's rumoured that the device will sport a 4K resolution and 4GB RAM under the hood.

It's speculated that Apple will have an event showcasing the new iPad, the new 4-inch iPhone and a second-generation Apple Watch in March. But that has yet to be confirmed. Stay tuned as we keep watch on these Apple rumours in Technave!


Rumours: New Apple iPad Air 3 to feature four speakers and LED flash?

Here's a fun fact, it actually has been awhile since Apple has updated the iPad Air 2 ever since its released in October 2014. And in case if you're wondering if we are ever getting an iPad Air 3, we now have a new rumour about the next-generation iPad.

The drawing above is a concept design from French website Nowhereelse.fr, it looks like the device could sport four-speaker design like the iPad Pro., with two at the top and the other two placed at the bottom. It will also feature a LED flash below the rear camera, which is a surprise because iPad isn't really made for taking pictures. Besides that, it could lack a 3D Touch feature, a faster processor chip, Oxide TFT display, Smart Connector and improved cameras.

It's also rumoured that Apple might have an event in March showcasing the new 4-inch iPhone, Apple Watch and along with the new iPad Air 3. We should this speculation with a grain of salt, but the French website has been reliable on two out of three occasions in the past before.

As soon as we know the official news, stay tuned for more at Technave!


Rumours: New Apple iPhone 5S and 5C release date for 25 October 2013

Previously Apple teased 10 September 2013 as the date when they would reveal the next Apple iPhone, which would probably be the Apple iPhone 5S. Many are expecting it to come with the final version of iOS 7 and be announced alongside the low-cost Apple iPhone 5C. However, this may no longer be the case as some anonymous tipsters have suggested that both smartphones may be released on 25 October 2013 instead. While this would definitely involve the Apple iPhone 5S and lower cost Apple iPhone 5C, it could also come with the announcement of the new MacBook Air as well. We're thinking that while the Apple iPhone 5S and 5C may be announced on 10 September 2013, they'll only be released and be available on 25 October 2013 which could be the reason for the different dates. However, we shouldn't have to wait all that long as 10 September 2013 is just around the corner.


Rumours: New Apple iPhone 5S photos and specs appear

While bits and pieces of the upcoming Apple iPhone 5S have been appearing for quite some time now, new pics of the aluminum unibody chassis and some interesting new tech specs have recently surfaced. The new tech specs for the Apple iPhone 5S include:

Usually the 'S' versions of an Apple iPhone don't have that many changes in terms of hardware (usually no changes at all) but the new specs seem to indicate otherwise. At least the aluminum unibody chassis look real enough, although for the tech specs the only thing we're confident about for now is the A6 SoC processor which is the same as the one in the Apple iPhone 5, just clocked a bit faster.[Source]


Alleged AMD Radeon RX 6000 series GPU benchmarked, on par with stock GeForce RX 2080 Ti

Nvidia has taken a big lead in the GPU race this year with the announcement of its GeForce RTX 3080 and 3090 cards. That's why fans of team red must have been relieved to see AMD announce that its RDNA2 GPUs would be unveiled in late October. Now, a new leaked benchmark could provide us with an idea of how well one of AMD's new GPUs could perform.

According to Wccftech, a certain Radeon RX 6000 series cards was benchmarked and its result leaked. The alleged card was benchmarked on Ashes of the Singularity and scored 6200 points and got an average of 63.9 fps on the 'Crazy' graphics preset. That puts it on par with a stock version of the RTX 2080 Ti. It does lose to overclocked versions of the same card, but the RDNA2 card could also be using factory settings and might still have room to perform better.

[Possible AMD RDNA2 GPU]MSI Gaming X Trio 2080Ti 74.4 (156.63%)2080Ti water stock 71.4 (150.31%)EVGA XC Black 2080Ti stock 64.9 (136.63%)> AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics 63.9 (134.52%)MSI Gaming X Trio 2080 stock 54.4 (114.52%)2070 stock 47.5 (100%) pic.twitter.com/y0NKPeKPEg

I think some ppl missed this Both Navi21 & Navi22 are coming Both of them are "bigger" than Navi10There is not only one "Big Navi"Navi22 SKUs should compete with 3060Ti/3070/3070TiNavi21 SKUs should compete with 3080 and up https://t.co/OBHJr74AXk

Besides that, we have no idea which SKU is being benchmarked here. Is this the best card RDNA2 card AMD has to offer or does the company have something better waiting in the wings? @rogame claims it's the latter, that there would be Navi21 SKUs capable of competing with the RTX 3080 onwards. Considering that the RTX 3070 is expected to perform around the level of the RTX 2080 Ti, that would make the AMD GPU that was benchmarked an RTX 3070 equivalent.

Of course, we're making a lot of conjectures here based on unconfirmed info, so do take the news with a grain of salt. But which RDNA2 SKU do you think this is? Will AMD be able to compete with Nvidia on even footing this time? Share your thoughts with us in the comment below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on the next-gen GPUs.


Rumours: New Apple iPhone 7 assembly hints on the capacitive touch home button

A new report for the upcoming Apple iPhone 7 may reveal something about the new home button. While the current home button for iPhone is tactile, the upcoming model may see the button turned into a capacitive one.

The assembly features circuitry and electromagnetics that will allow the person tapping the button to feel a "clicking" feedback as though he/she had pressed the old home button. This might sound farfetched, but Apple has already applied this technology to the touchpad on the current MacBook.

Will this change the landscape for iPhone usability? The capacitive button may polarize current and future users as it is a radical departure from the old home buttons. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring latest reports of the upcoming Apple iPhone 7 right here.


Rumours: New Apple iPhone 7 models and lightning earpods video leaked

Just a few hours ago, "Bshop Kuwa" posted a video on YouTube revealing three Apple iPhone 7 models which appear to be linked to some Japanese iPhone store. And it's not only the leaked iPhone 7 video spotted on YouTube, but even the Lightning Apple Earpods too.

As you can see in the video above, this has once again tally in line with the much rumoured three variant models. It's said the one with dual camera lens is the iPhone 7 Plus while the single lens (the pink one) is the iPhone 7 Pro. Of course, keep in mind that these are dummy models so it shouldn't be real (or is it?), but this is probably the best quality video we had for months.

Meanwhile, the Lightning Earpods video uploaded by Mobile Fun is UK's largest online mobile accessory retailer. Once again, it goes in hand with the previous render concepts, but whether or not if Apple is planning to ship in the adapter inside the box remains to be seen. Should they follow the footsteps of Motorola, who also removed the 3.5mm headphone jack, then it has to be bought separately.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com


Rumours: New Apple iPhone 7 render image leaked

Ah, more Apple rumours. If you've read enough, you'd probably heard that the upcoming iPhone 7 might have a dual camera setup on the rear, or it might look similar to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus which sounds kind of boring. But anyway, graphic designer Martin Hajek, who's quite well-known by Apple fans for doing render concepts, has released some 3D render images based on the rumours we've heard so far, and it looks a lot better than the ones we've seen. Check them out below:

Render concept of the dual camera version

Although these are just unofficial render images and rumours, Martin Hajek's reputation is not to be overlooked as his renders tend to have a close resemblance of the final product outlook. He even thinks the iPhone 7 Plus would be called iPhone 7 Pro.

We're just three months away from September, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Apple iPhone 8 components revealed featuring super thin bezels

Yes, I know we’ve seen plenty of Apple iPhone 8 rumours around, but this one is a juicy one. This time we have a better and clearer look at the much anticipated 10th Anniversary iPhone components, it’s said that the leaked image was from a glass supplier in China.

In the image cover, you can see just how thin the bezels are until the point that it covers the whole front except for the front camera and LED flash. The bezels also looks like that it will be curved just for the 5.8-inch AMOLED display. On the back, the vertical dual camera position is exactly like the previous schematic design rumours, the LED flash seems to be sandwiched between them as well. It should be noted that there’s no fingerprint sensor behind, so that must mean that Apple might have successfully implemented it at the front, embedded underneath the display.

Not only the iPhone 8 components were there, but the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus components were present as well. From the looks of it, the 7s and 7s Plus should continue the traditional 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch display measurement. You can also see the back cover looks very “glassy” so we can finally expect to see a new look.

Lastly, there’s nothing much known about the tech-specs. But according to KGI Securities analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, he said that all the three iPhones will have wireless charging. Do take it with a pinch of salt, though, stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Apple iPhone 8 dummy unit video hinting final design

Welcome back to another round of Apple iPhone 8 rumours, where we will be showing you an iPhone 8 prototype dummy video that was designed by OnLeaks and Tiger Mobile. The design is based on rumours, so check out the video below for your viewing pleasure.

So from the video, the dummy unit is exactly what we expected - the glossy glass body design, vertical dual camera lens with a LED flash in between, dual curve edge display, and an almost bezel-less display with no home button in sight, hinting Apple may have succeeded in embedding the fingerprint sensor underneath the display.

According to sources, the phone design measures 144 x 71 x 7.5mm which is quite close to the iPhone 7 at 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm. So if this is true, the iPhone 8 will be a combination of the iPhone 7 size but with the iPhone 7 Plus display. Also, here's a fun fact - dummy units are often quite accurate thanks to rumours, so case makers will always manufacture accessories such as protective casings before the official launch.

The iPhone 8 is rumoured to have wireless charging, 3D sensing and facial recognition feature on the front camera. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Apple iPhone casing doesn't have 3.5mm headphone jack hole?

Just recently, French leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer shared some pictures of some protective casing prepared for Apple's upcoming smartphone. While this may not seem like exciting news, one thing that we should note that the casing has a rather large space for the rear camera, and the lack of 3.5mm headphone jack hole.

The large space for the rear camera further strengthen the claim of the Apple iPhone 7 looking to incorporate dual cameras, relating to the dual cameras technology; it wasn't long ago that Apple submitted a patent application back in January on proposing the doing its own role of one being standard and the other for zoom-ins. What's more, a split screen feature could happen as demonstrated by MacRumors.com about a dual camera interface functionality which can be seen below.

On the other hand, back at the end of last year we heard rumours that Apple is ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of a possible all-in-one Lightning connector so that the new device thinner. If this is true, then we may be seeing a future possibility of having wireless earphones using the Lightning connector feature. Similarly, Bragi company has already done this during CES 2016 this year by showcasing wireless earpods.

All these are just purely speculation, so you may take it with a grain of salt. Until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave!


Rumours: New Canon EOS M5 images appears online

With Photokina 2016 coming next week – leaks of upcoming products and features are starting to appear online as companies are ramping up to the launch dates. One of them is Canon, and we are expected to see the new Canon EOS-M5 pretty soon, if the images suggests.

As a recap, the Canon EOS M5 sits in their mirrorless camera family, and are expected to have the following as part of its spec sheet:

The camera looks to be like the Canon EOS 80D, but in a mirrorless form factor. It will be something important from Canon as their previous offerings has been targeted to general consumer – and the M5 looks to be something designed for the serious enthusiast market instead. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news from Photokina 2016


Rumours: New Galaxy S Charge+ feature reveal it can fully charge within 20 minutes

With Samsung to unveil the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus tonight at their Unpacked event, we just got some juicy news on the flagship has a new feature called Galaxy S Charge+. As you can tell, it hints heavily on its charging speed, but how fast?

According to sources, the Galaxy S Charge+ can fully charge up the flagship from 0% within 20 minutes! Actually, this charging technology rumour sounds similar to the Meizu Super mCharge technology which can also charge the same speed, and if true, this clearly beats out many smartphones that can quick charge 50 - 60% within 30 minutes.

Besides that, there’s another rumour going around that the Samsung flagships will also feature SmartDischarge and Galaxy super battery cell+. The SmartDischarge is said to automatically optimize battery discharging usage, so that it can have a longer battery life per charge. Again, this echoes what Sony is doing with its Qnovo technology.

Alongside Galaxy S Charge+, the promotional poster for the feature also says that the two upcoming flagship phones will debut a software feature known as SmartDischarge, made to automatically optimize battery discharging to promote longer shelf life and more battery life per charge. A mysterious feature called Galaxy super battery cell+ was also on the poster.

The Samsung Unpacked 2017 event will be aired live via www.samsung.com/my at 11PM local time, do stay tuned for our new coverage on that one tonight at TechNave.com!


Rumours: New Geekbench information shows Nokia 9 with 8GB RAM on board

Ever since Nokia made their legendary return in Malaysia, many fans are still wondering about their yet-to-be-revealed flagship - the Nokia 9. What does it look like? When will it be available? To feed your hunger on these, we got some tech-specs leaks.

According to this new information from GeekBench, the list said the “Unknown Heart” (codename) will be released in the third quarter of the year which is a few more months from now. What got our attention is the fact that it carries a huge 8GB RAM, as well as the expected octa-core Qualcomm Snapdraon 835 chip clocked at 1.90Ghz. Besides that, a dual rear camera will be featured, we can also expect a 5.2-inch 2K display technology in the house.

And who knows, there could be two variants on of it, as this other leaked screenshot shows a 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. Time will tell.

We know a lot of you are excited of Nokia’s return, and we also can’t wait to see the Nokia 9 released in its full glory to challenge the big boys. Stay tuned for more Nokia news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Google Pixel 2 render appears online showing dual cameras and new screen ratio

So a new render concept of Google Pixel has appeared online, but we can’t be sure if it was created by a fan but we got some new information about what it could feature. Such as the dual rear cameras and new screen-to-body ratio display.

The dual rear camera is said to be 16MP + 8MP, whether or not if it’s using monochrome or a telephoto lens is still a mystery. Same goes to the new screen-to-body ratio display. One more interesting piece of information is the Snapdragon 836 chipset will be on board, which is something unheard of and it’s basically a new version of Snapdragon 835. The fingerprint scanner is seen at the back too.

Still, we should take this news with a pinch of salt. Since Google has never really sold a phone that uses the same design. But who knows, we can be wrong and Google can do whatever they want with that. So we will see.

Stay tuned for more Google news at TechNave.com.


Alleged CAD renders of the upcoming entry-level iPad shows a familiar design

After years of iterative improvements of its entry-level iPad, many are expecting Apple to refresh its popular tablet’s design this year. Well, according to an alleged leak of the 2022 iPad’s design, there are some design refresh, though it still retains the dated look.

Shared by MySmartPrice, the CAD renders are allegedly from a case maker and we can see that unlike its Air, Mini and Pro siblings, the entry-level iPad still retains a home button and thick bezels. In fact, it is pretty much the same design as the 2021 iPad, with just a slight change on the rear cameras which now has its own module with an LED flash.

Previously, we reported that the upcoming entry-level iPad will ditch lightning with USB-C, which can’t be verified via the CAD renders as it only shows a red mark on the port. According to previous rumours on the device, it will be powered by the A14 Bionic SoC, the same chipset found on the iPhone 12 series as well as 5G support.

However, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. The new entry-level iPad is expected to arrive alongside the iPhone 14 series this September. so let’s just wait until then.

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


Rumours: New HP Tablet leaks, shows off thick bezels and nearly stock Android?

Serial leaker @evleaks is at it again, this time with some clear leaks of what appear to be a new HP tablet. No name for the device yet but it appears to be a 7-inch screen at least, with some very thick bezels. This is rather different from current tablet trends where bezels are as thin as possible but the leaked HP tablet does look good. From the screenshot on the front, it also looks like it may be running original Android as well. No news on Malaysia pricing or release dates just yet, but HP have yet to make any official announcements just yet, so stay tuned if you're interested.


Rumours: New HTC 10 render image based on past leaks

As you may be aware already, HTC is working hard on their next brand new HTC 10 smartphone in the coming months and it's confirmed that it will have a dual rear camera lens. While we anticipate the arrival of the device, we were given a treat of thow it could look like based on past descriptions.

Designed by temp64GTX on TurboSquid and corrected by Leoside, the latest digital renders posted to XDA Developers shows us that there's a USB Type-C connector, a speaker and a microphone at the bottom side of the device; this also means that there's a possibility that there won't be any stereo speakers on the front. Next, there are also three types of colours shown which are black, gray and silver with aluminum body and black front panel, these images also based on past leaks. Strangely, the render images did not include the dual camera lens on the back.

Specifications-wise, it's rumoured that the HTC 10 will feature a Snapdraong 820 processor, 4GB RAM, 5.15-inch Quad HD AMOOLED display and a 12MP camera that could be used on the dual rear camera lens. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: New HTC 10 render image leaked and accidentally revealing release date?

For the past few days, HTC showed us a teaser poster and a short video clip telling us that they have been working really hard on making the next best smartphone. There is very little we know of the device, but thanks to a famed phone leaker, Evan Blass, from evleaks, we got a render image of how the HTC One M10, or rather the HTC 10 could look like.

Although it's just a render from a computer, according to Evan, he claimed the new flagship will be simply called the HTC 10 instead, dropping the 'One' and 'M'. And the reason why they did it because "they wanted to move away from its top-shelf devices' naming scheme" for good. How true is that? We honestly don't know, but it's still an interesting move if it was.

What's more, he even pin pointed the release date was already revealed in the render image (the device's home screen). And of all the places, the render image itself had the release date which is 19 April and he really thinks it's no coincidence.

Putting aside that wild theory, rumours has it that the HTC 10 (or M10?) could sport a Snapdragon 820 SoC inside the hood, 4GB RAM, carrying 32GB of internal memory, 5.15-inch screen display, a 12MP Ultrapixel camera for the rear, and with the latest OS pre-installed. If the release date is true, then we only have more than a month to go. We can also expect more teasers to come so stay tuned for more news at Technave.


Rumours: New HTC Desire, codenamed A17, to be released with the HTC Bolt

With an upcoming release of a small-sized flagship, the HTC Bolt – the company is sure to release something along in their affordable smartphone range; and what do you know, a new model has been reported is to be released at the same time with the Bolt, using the code name HTC Desire A17.

Not much is known about the new phone, other than the phone will come with HTC Sense 8, as well as Android 6.0.1 out of the box. We may conjure some speculation from the previous HTC Desire line, the 530, as that phone carries the code name A16.

As a recap, the HTC Desire 530 has a 5-inch 720p display with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 running the show, alongside 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. An 8-megapixel camera sits at the back while a 5-megapixel unit sits on the front – all powered by a 2200mAh battery.

We may see the HTC Desire A17 to be the replacement for this entry-level model as a contrast to the high-end HTC Bolt. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the HTC Desire A17.


Rumours: New Huawei Enjoy 6 coming soon on 27 October?

Huawei is sure on a roll here this year, having just released the latest Nova Plus in Malaysia, it seems that the company will release another one on 27 October 2016 in China. The speculated device is said to be the Huawei Enjoy 6, as it was spotted in TENAA a few months ago.

According to TENAA, the Enjoy 6 would sport a 1.5GHz Octa-core processor, a 3GB RAM + 16GB ROM (expandable storage is likely), carrying a 13MP rear camera + 5MP front camera, a 5-inch 720p OLED display and running Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Furthermore, the fans on the Weibo forum also that the device's battery is very durable, packing a 4000 mAh battery inside, we shall see about that.

From the tech-specs, the device is aiming at the entry-level market. All will be revealed in just less a week, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Huawei Mate 10 leak shows two cameras for each side, 34MP sensor(s) behind

Apparently, a new leak about the Huawei Mate 10 is driving a lot of netizens in China fanboying. According to the source, the Mate 10 will come in a bezel-less design and four cameras on board. Yes, a pair for each side.

But that's not the crazy part, the source also said that the dual camera sensor is a bizarre 34MP while the front gets 16MP. It wasn't stated clearly if the source meant 34MP combined or separated. 34MP is a bit overkill so if it was 17MP each it would make more sense. Same goes to the 16MP front camera. An iris scanner could also make its way too.

More tech-specs speculations have surfaced too, it's said the Mate 10 will get the latest Kirin 970 processor in 10nm size, RAM could either go 6GB or 8GB (or even both). The display is going to be huge as always as per Mate series tradition with 5.9-inch in 2K resolution. In fact, they may opt to use a Full Active display from JDI (Japan Display Inc) which will be integrated onto Sony's next flagship. Then again, better take this with a pinch of salt because all these specs are too good to be true.

The IFA Berlin 2017 event is coming soon in September 2017, expect more Mate 10 rumours along the way at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Huawei Mate 9 tech-specs revealed?

So another Huawei Mate 9 unit leaked again, this time, found on Twitter which was posted by @the_malignant. The phone shows the same dual rear camera lens that we last reported, position vertically on a bump, along with a LED Flash and a laser combo at the side.

However, some say that instead of a laser sensor, it's actually a heart rate sensor which doesn't really make sense, because it's not like the phone will always be on your palm all the time. We also got some information on the tech-specs, the display is said to be 5.9-inch 1080p with thin bezels, an 8MP front camera, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, Kirin 960 processor and Android 7.0 OS. The rear camera seems to have changed from the previously rumoured 20MP to 12MP instead.

If that's the case, we can expect the phone to come out near winter which is before the end of the year or so. But we can't guarantee that, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Huawei Matebook appears in Geekbench revealing 8GB RAM

Just in case you’ve forgotten, smartphones isn’t the only thing that Huawei is good at. Last year, Huawei made another breakthrough with the Matebook and Mediapad M3, and now we might have a new Matebook successor which just appeared on Geekbench.

According to Geekbench, “Pascal” (its codename, and HUAWEI H95-Pascal-W19) was only benchmarked last week and it will feature an Intel Core i5-7200U clocking in at 2.71GHz and running on 8GB RAM as well. Although it looks like a downgrade from last year’s 6th Gen Intel Core m processor, the new processor will be an upgraded version. This resulted a benchmark result of 3651 points for single-core test, and 6738 points for multi-core test.

Huawei MateBook "Pascal" aka PL-Wxx w/ Intel Core i5-7200U, 8GB RAM and Windows 10 seen at GeekBench (15in laptop): https://t.co/i7e9AIw3qt pic.twitter.com/WxhUgrYrgs

Moreover, Twitter user @rquandt also mentioned that the model on Geekbench will be a 15-inch version. It’s the biggest one with the other version which is 13-inch and will most probably come in different tech-specs.

Did you get to try out the Matebook last year? Are you looking forward to the new one? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Huawei Nova series coming soon this year

Just last week, we reported that Huawei is planning to come up with new entry level phones. Now it seems that they are also planning to bring their mid-range phones into fruition, namely the Huawei Nova and Nova Plus which were spotted on TENAA from China’s Telecom regulatory agency.

According to sources, the new Nova series will be simply called as Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus. The Nova 2 will be the smaller variant standing at 5.1-inch display and will have dual rear cameras like the P10 series, it’s not known how big the Nova 2 Plus will be but we can assume that it will be the standard 5.5-inch display. Both devices are retaining the trademark rear fingerprint sensor, but will come in different colours of black and white respectively. We can also expect to see the 16nm Hisilicon Kirin 660 processor on board.

Are you excited for the the Nova series? Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Huawei Watch 2 said to be able to make calls

Aside from the anticipated Huawei P10 series that is to be unveiled at MWC 2017, it seems that the company is also planning to release a new smartwatch as well, simply called the Huawei Watch 2, it will mark exactly two years since the predecessor’s release.

Details of the Huawei Watch 2 are scarce, news have it that it will look more “sportier”, as well as featuring an optional cellular data connectivity, which grant the ability to make phone calls. While this does sound cool, this could also be costly, hence “optional” meaning there should be two variants - one that make the call (see what I did there?), and the other that doesn’t.

That being said, the Huawei Watch 2 should have an eSIM so that it can make calls and enable mobile data connectivity, which would be one of the first kind. Exciting.

So what do you think? Have you always wanted to make calls on your watch? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at Technave.com.


Alleged Huawei Mate 30 Pro case render leaked, 5 camera sensors at the back could be a possibility

Barely 3 months after the release of the Huawei Mate 20 series, case renders of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro popped up on the internet showcasing a larger camera module as compared to the current implementation. Which suggests that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro could come with up to 5 camera sensors judging by the space.

Taking a closer look at the render, it seems that there seems to be an additional cutout at the top of the device. While it suggests that the cutout serves the purpose similar to that of a 3.5mm audio socket, it is highly unlikely due to the fact that the latest Huawei P series and Mate series did not feature the 3.5mm audio socket. Crossing that off the list, we expect the cutout to serve as clearance of the IR blaster commonly found in Mate series devices.

Not only that, based on an observation by GSMArena.com, there seems to be an additional clearance at the top portion of the render which suggests that the upcoming Mate 30 Pro could come with an in-call speaker the size of a slit to save screen real estate. Other than what was mentioned, there is no information on whether the Huawei Mate 30 Pro could come with a notched display, availability in Malaysia, tech specs as well as the price of it. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt as there was no official statement from Huawei as of now. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Huawei Watch for women?

According to new rumours, a new Huawei Watch is currently under development and the wearable will be aiming at a new target audience - the ladies.

Reports suggest the wearable design will be “rounder”, more elegant and coming in “feminine-looking” bands. Watch faces will also be designed to fit the female audience’s taste, don’t be surprised if the colour options are gold and rose gold which has been quite popular among the women.

The new Huawei Watch could make an appearance at CES in January next year, but would only be ready to launch in the second half in 2016. No words on the tech specs either, we will let you know once if we got any news on it.


Rumours: New Huawei model spotted in TENAA

So, Chinese telecommunication authority, TENAA has listed a new Huawei device on their website, known as the Huawei eH880, the website has revealed the front and back of the smartphone along with some tech-specs given. Here are the tech-specs shown below:

Looking at some of the tech-specs above, it shares some similarity to the Mate 8 smartphone, could this actually be another variant of the Mate 8? If it is, then by following the rumours from China, it could be a Mate 8 variant featuring a Force Touch display, something which the Mate S has too.

Information is quite scarce at the moment, so that's all we know so far. Who knows what the model could turn out to be? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Huawei smartphone spotted in TENAA

So, a new Huawei smartphone just got certified by TENAA recently, while it doesn't reveal anything juicy such as the tech-specs, the render images, though, looks strikingly similar to the Google Nexus 6P.

In addition to that, the new smartphone is claimed to be the Mate S2, other rumours surrounding it is that the Kirin 960 chipset is inside the hood, along with a 5.9-inch full HD display, 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, a 12MP or 16MP rear camera module + 8MP front camera, and finally adopting the latest Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

With the certification, it could also very mean well that the phone might appear next month or so. Time will tell, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Jet Black Apple iPhone 7 design may be just the beginning for iPhone 8

Now that the Apple iPhone 7 series is finally announced, you may also noticed a brand new colour by the company - Jet Black, which comes in a glossy glassy surface, making the phone stand out from the rest (even the rose gold one). In fact, it has been chosen as the flagship model on Apple.com's front page. That being said, Twitter user and Apple analyst @DanielEran has another food for thought, speculating that this could be the first step for Apple towards making a complete glass body redesign of the iPhone 8 next year.

The #JetBlack #iPhone7 looks like a half step toward an all glass iPhone 8 (I can wait a year for that). pic.twitter.com/hoFPY1ZMRk


Rumours: New Meizu M3 Note price leak for 1099 Yuan

We're just one day away from tomorrow of Meizu showcasing the upcoming mid-range smartphone Meizu M3 Note, and leaks online have suggested the M3 Note will be priced at 1099 Yuan (around RM665) to fight against the likes of Xiaomi, Lenovo and LeTV camp.

Besides that, the new shiny metal chassis smartphone is an all-new alloy body 3500 instead of the plastic one (according to rumours). Not much is known about the specifications as well, as it's said to feature a Helio X10 chipset, 2 or 3GB RAM and a 3500 mAh battery. And regarding the price, it seems to contrast the what it was rumoured before as it was according to the storage variants with 16GB and 32GB which cost 799 Yuan (around RM494) and 999 Yuan (around RM618) respectively.

Anyway, despite that. Tomorrow will come soon so stay tuned for the official M3 Note tech specs along with the speculated Huawei P9 announcement which is also relvealing on the same day as M3 Note.


Rumours: New Meizu PRO 7 design reveals secondary display behind

It’s been awhile since we last heard of Meizu’s activity in Malaysia, same goes to the rumours of the PRO 7 which will be coming this year as the new successor. After several months of quietness, a Chinese leakster, Mocha RQ, has leaked its design, some tech-specs, and launching date.

So the first thing that we can see is the dual camera at the back but much lower than most smartphones in terms of the position of the setup module. The dual LED flash can be seen as well, and a weird rectangular shape that seems to carry the dual camera system or whatsoever. However, on closer inspection it looks like some kind of a secondary ink display below the camera. What is it for? We can only guess, maybe serving as a secondary display when laying the phone downwards on its front.

Next, there will be two variants of the device which are PRO 7 and PRO 7 Plus. The PRO 7 will come in 5.2-inch Full HD display and MediaTek Helio X30, while the plus gets a 5.7-inch QHD display and Exynos 8890. Launching date is revealed to be set on July next month.

So what do you think of the secondary display behind the phone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Meizu Pro 6 image leaked

Meizu has been teasing their Meizu Pro 6 device for quite some time now, even dared to say that their upcoming flagship is designed to “kill the iPhone 7”. There is little we know of the smartphone, except that it's confirmed that it will feature the latest Helio X25 chipset and rumoured to run on 6GB RAM. While it's still a long way for them to reveal it, we got ourselves some leaked images online.

At first glance, we can see the antenna lines at the bottom and it looks like it's built in fullmetal. We should expect the fingerpprint sensor feature on the home button as well, 2.5D glass is also present and it seems nearly bezelless. Overall, the Pro 6 retains most of the look of Pro 5 but better looking.

Other than that, it's also said the Pro 6 will have 2 variants based on the RAM and storage – one with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and the other with 4GB+ 64GB ROM. Until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com and we will keep an eye on this one!


Rumours: New Meizu Pro 6 image leaked again

There are a few Meizu Pro 6 leak images online especially this one from early March, but as you can see in the picture above it seems to be the “real” deal as it retains most of the Pro 5 aspects but different at the same time.

Now, it's no secret that the Pro 6 will be the first smartphone to use the Helio X25 chipset, other than that we've been told by the internet that it will have two variants based on the RAM and storage capacity (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM), also sporting a LED flash ring at the back, mTouch fingerprint scanner, 2.5D curved with 1080p display, Hi-Fi 3.0, Flyme 6.0 OS and even a 3D Touch/Force touch feature that was mentioned by Meizu's VP and Flyme chief architect Yang Yan.

Of course, there's nothing on the price and availability. We expect more Pro 6 rumours to come more often in the coming weeks so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Meizu Pro 6 images leaked online?

Now that Meizu is focusing on the Meizu Pro 6 after canceling the Pro 5 mini, leaked images has surfaced online and according to sources, the Pro 6 will be supporting Force Touch technology.

The images were supposedly posted by Meizu's chief architect, revealing the Pro 6 with Force Touch feature. The device looks credible, as it follows a similar design to Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. It was reported that Meizu wanted the feature for the sake of providing something intuitive and new to the customers. Aside from that, rumours said it will also sport an Exynos 8890 chipset from Samsung.

Of course, since this is the internet, any image that is not officially released by the company cannot be true so it shall be labeled as rumours. But it does look beautiful, and we can only wait until Meizu releases more teaser posters or official images of the device. So until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.


Rumours: New Meizu budget smartphone coming soon on 31 October?

So, supposedly there's a new entry-level smartphone called the Meizu M5, got leaked online a few hours ago with four pictures showing the front view of the phone.

According to the tech-specs in the leaked images above, it seems that the smartphone will feature a MediaTek MT6750 chipset, 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM, and a 13MP rear camera. The size of the display was not shown but should be 5.2 or 5.5-inches judging by the size of it to the person's hand (and it's also a standard size in the industry).

Furthermore, rumours have it that the device will make a debut on 31 October 2016. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Alleged Huawei Nova 4 hands-on pictures leaked showcasing "Infinity-O" display

Hands-on pictures of what seems to be the Huawei Nova 4 has been leaked courtesy of Weibo.com. Based on the images, the device will come equipped with an Infinity-O display with the camera cut-out on the top left of the screen.

The rear of the device seems to sport the same design as the Huawei P20 Pro except for the addition fingerprint sensor in the middle, which gives us the hint that it will not be coming with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It will also come equipped with a triple camera setup in the rear but no news on what kind of sensors those will be as of now and the top of the line HiSilicon Kirin 980 with dual NPU embedded in the chipset.

Other than that there is no information on the rest of the tech specs of the device, the pricing as well as when it will be available in Malaysia for now. Stay tuned to TechNave.com, as we provide more updates on the alleged Huawei Nova 4.


Rumours: New Meizu devices spotted online

As per usual TENAA is a source to go to see what is new from device manufacturers, and Meizu is the latest company that has just registered new devices to the certification agency – in this case two variant of a single smartphone – the Meizu M5S .

From the filing, the upcoming device is set to have an octa-core 1.3GHz processor, and sports a 5.2-inch HD screen. RAM options include 2/3/4GB, while internal memory options include 16/32/64GB. In terms of camera, the handset features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter.

From the looks of it, this is set to me one of the many mid-tier devices that will be coming to the market in 2017. The phone should be heading to our market as well in 2017, just that we do not know when the timing will be. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the new Meizu M5S.


Rumours: New Meizu smartphone listed in China Compulsory Certification

Just a few hours ago, a new Meizu smartphone was spotted in a website, China Compulsory Certification (3C) under the model number M611A. Back then, there were rumours of Meizu could be making a new MX6 or an updated Pro 6 version, but we can throw out the MX6 rumours now since the company has confirmed a new 3GB RAM version, which leaves to the updated Pro 6 version.

There's not much information shown on the website, but from the chart it seems that it will feature an Exynos 8890 processor, either 4.7 – 5-inches display, and a Yun OS out of the box. Moreover, there's even a Pro 6 Plus variant, which might have a 5.7-inch display panel.

Reports further are saying that it might be released next month, but that remains to be seen. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Microsoft Surface Book 2 going back to laptop form instead of 2-in-1?

According to sources from an anonymous supply chain, Microsoft is ready to release a new Surface Book 2 and it’s already in mass production as we speak. But here’s a plot twist, it’s said that the Surface Book 2 won’t be a 2-in-1 but a pure laptop, unlike the first Surface Book.

If true, why did Microsoft decided to pull that stunt? Well, it could be that because they didn’t want the customers to get confused between the Surface Book series and Surface Pro series (which are 2-in-1s), so we think that’s a good call. And since it’s not detachable, it could also be cheaper than the predecessor at $1000 (around RM4443). Tech-specs wise, there is little information about it, except it will come in a magnesium- aluminum alloy body and has a 13.5-inch display.

Do you think Microsoft is making the right move? Are you looking forward to it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Microsoft news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Moto G5 Plus leaked image reveals something new about the phone

More rumours about the Moto G5 Plus is beginning to surface, first we got some tech-specs and some unconfirmed images, but another one just got released not too long ago and it's getting a bit more convincing; especially now that we have a clearer look at the body.

When the first Moto G5 Plus image came out, we were quite sceptical that it is a legitimate picture because it could be anything else. The new image is shown above now looks like Lenovo and Motorola are aiming for a similar look to the Moto Z, as evidenced by the camera design. They seem to have changed the home button cum fingerprint sensor too, which is now pill-shaped; and the SIM card slot is relocated at the top.

In the tech-specs corner, the Mote G5 Plus should sport a Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 5.5-inch 1080p display, 3080 mAh battery and Android 7.0 Nougat. Stay tuned for more Motorola news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Moto X (2016) GFXBench updated tech-specs and the future of Moto Z (2017)

Dual rear cameras seem to be the in-thing now, as Motorola Moto X (2016) was spotted in GFXBench again revealing not one, but two camera sensors at the back. To add on to that, the list said the two camera sensor will feature a huge 21MP + 16MP combo and can record a 4K video at will. You can check out the tech-specs list below:

Notable specifications include Snapdragon 820 SoC clocked at 2.1GHz, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 5.5-inch Quad HD display, a 5MP front camera, and Android Marshmallow 6.0.1. inside the hood

In addition, even though Moto X 2016 has yet to be unveiled, there's also some speculation going around about Moto Z and Moto Z Force (2017) as well. According to tipster @Ricciolo1 from Twitter, his tweet says that the company has an ambitious plan for the rear camera which is changing the Megapixels to Ultrapixels for the sensor. This will allow more light into the camera and increase each pixel size at the same time, with this, it will allow the camera to take better pictures in low light conditions.

Since it's still too early to say anything about this, Lenovo and Motorala still have plenty of time to employ quality lenses and will continue to use laser auto focus and OIS for 2017 on the Moto Z and X. Until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Moto X4 render appear, revealing dual rear cameras and IP68 water resistant feature

Last month, popular Twitter leaker @evleaks or Evan Blass told the internet about a new Motorola smartphone coming soon known as the Moto X4. We have got some more new information about it with new render concepts and new tech-specs lists. Check them out below.

According to Evan, the Moto X4 will be housing a Snapdragon 630 processor, 5.2-inch display in 1080p, a 3000 mAh battery, 4GB + 64GB memory capacity, and a fingerprint sensor. So far, it sounds very mid-range-ish but it has two features to highlight - a dual rear camera with 12MP + 8MP and an IP68 water and dust certification. The front camera is pretty huge too with 16MP.

In terms of availability, it’s said the mid-ranger will appear in the fourth quarter of this year, so that’s something to look forward to during the holiday season.

Stay tuned for more Motorola news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Motorola Moto Z device to be unveiled soon?

A new teaser image of what is believed to be a Moto Z, was seen in Weibo posted by Lenovo (they are acquired by Motorola just in case you didn't know) and it seems that they are planning to launch a new Motorola flagship smartphone.

Looking at the image, you have the standard power and volume button on the device's side, and also a big camera bump on the back. Previously, many source leaks suggest that the Moto Z will be a modular device similarly to the LG G5 //technave.com/gadget/LG-G5-Price-in-Malaysia-Specs-6179.html . As for the tech-specs, it would feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 4GB RAM, 5.5-inch 2K AMOLED display and a 13MP camera.

Anyway, the date to be revealed is 9 June 2016 (today!). So stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Nikon D5 leaked photos?

Just last month, we reported that the Nikon Corporation are developing a new professional FX-format D5 camera, and now we have a sneak peek on some new leaked photos online which you can see below.

It was also revealed that Nikon is also developing a new Wireless Transmitter WT-6 and Speedlight SB-5000, which could potentially be included in the new D5 camera. We should also expect a 4K video recording feature, 15fps shooting, 173 AF points, a native ISO of 102400 and a new 20MP FX sensor.

No word on the Malaysia release date and price yet, but it should be ready for 2016 and while this is a rumour still, the pics do look accurate enough to take just a tiny pinch of salt with this one.


Rumours: New Nokia 3 and 5 could debut at MWC 2017

This morning, we already showed you our hands-on video on the Nokia 6, but there’s more news about Nokia, it seems that according to Twitter leaker Evan Blass, the company will introduce two new more devices at the Mobile World Congress on 26 February, which are called Nokia 3 and 5.

Speculations of the devices are only a handful, particularly Nokia 5 which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC like the Nokia 6, a 5.2-inch 720p display, 2GB RAM and a 12MP camera at the back. Furthermore, the retail price is €199 (around RM939). The Nokia 3, on the other hand, looks like an entry-level phone with €149 (around RM703).

That’s all for now about the rumours, we will be sure to check out those Nokia phones should they appear in Barcelona. Until then, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Nokia 8 phone leaked online, might appear at MWC 2017

How many Nokia phones will debut at MWC 2017? Rumours have it that it will be four which includes Nokia 3, 5, P1, and the legendary 3310 that will get a new makeup, however there seems to be a newer entry which is the Nokia 8, well, according to Jingdong at least.

According to Jingdong website (JD.com), the price is set to be 3188 Yuan (around RM2066) and it’s likely to be a high-end phone with the tech-specs leaked. The Nokia 8 will feature:

While it’s noted that the device is missing a few features such as RAM power and battery, another word got out that the Nokia 8 is in fact the P1. And since there’s no leaked pictures for comparison, this listing from JD.com could be just a bluff, what’s more; previous indicates the display is a curved one instead of flat.

We are just less than a week away from MWC 2017, stay tuned for more Nokia news at Technave.com.


Alleged Photos of LG Watch Style leaked

Android Wear 2.0, which was delayed and almost put a stop in most smartwatches' development, will supposedly be launched on February 9. LG has had plenty of leaks and rumours about its upcoming smartwatches for a while now. The LG Watch Sport and LG Watch Style is rumoured to launch on February 9, alongside Android Wear 2.0.

A Best Buy employee had leaked some photographs of the alleged packaging of the LG Watch Style, and we now have a better idea of how it will look like. It sports a circular display with a single button on the right side, and looks pretty much like a standard watch with replaceable straps.

Other details on the box includes the model number, LG-W270, as well as stating that the LG Watch is manufactured in Korea as recently as January 2017.

As a recap, the LG Watch Style will have 512MB RAM of and a 240 mAh battery. There will be a 1.2" 360x360 P-OLED display, and it is IP67 certified for water and dust resistance. It will not come with heart rate monitoring nor 3G, 4G, GPS or NFC capabilities and would likely be priced cheaper than the LG Watch Sport.


Rumours: New Nokia 9 render concept hinting dual rear cameras?

Nokia has not really made any impact in Malaysia with their presence yet, but maybe a new Nokia 9 render concept design might do. While we have only seen their entry level and mid-range tier phones, the Nokia 9 which is said to be the premium one is very much hidden in secrecy.

Designed by PhoneDesigner, it is based on the previous rumours of how it would look like. As you can see in the image, it actually looks similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8 in some ways, it has the display curve on both sides with a high screen-to-body ratio, lacking a physical home button. From the looks of it, the screen-to-body ratio could actually be up to 18:9 and potentially split the screen in half for two different apps. However, the more intriguing one is the two cameras behind position in a vertical style at the top middle. This is actually the first (if not, one of the first) time that we heard about Nokia going for the dual camera trend.

On the tech-specs, it’s rumoured to use a Snapdragon 835 processor, a 5.5-inch display and two front speakers possibly at the bottom and top each. Stay tuned for more Nokia news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Nokia devices coming soon?

After Microsoft practically killed off every other Nokia phone not running Windows Phone, it seems that new Nokia devices made entirely by Nokia could be coming soon. This comes from hiring ads for those who would be capable of designing a new Android smartphone. This rumour has more or less been confirmed by Sebastian Nyström, Senior Vice President of Strategy who has confirmed that Nokia is currently developing new products and therefore needs some more talent to help develop it. No confirmed tech specs or features yet, but we expect that when they do come, these new Nokia devices will be powered by Android and have a renewed focus on the cameraphone. Nokia still owns a number of phone patents and HERE maps so it could very well happen, unless Microsoft get antsy about it. No Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but let's just hope that Nokia do a better job than their previous Nokia X range of Android smartphones.


Rumours: New Nokia rendered image?

It's been awhile since we last heard of Nokia's progress in 2016, the last time they made a buzz was releasing a promotional video was way back on 20 January and that was it. However, thanks to the internet, we now have a leaked image of a new mid-range Nokia smartphone, said to be the Nokia A1.

There's not much we know about the A1, it's reported that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 652 chipset and with a 5.5-inch 1080p display. And according to the rendered image, the company might also be using polycarbonate for its body with rounded corners. The interface on the image appears to be using Nokia Z launcher which was used in Nokia N1 tablet as well.

Are you excited of Nokia's return this year? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com because we will be keeping an eye on this one.


Rumours: New Nokia teaser pulled down revealing Nokia 9?

A few hours ago, there was supposedly a new Nokia teaser video but it was taken down before it could spread further. Luckily we have our tipster Evan Blass backing up the video and posted it on his Twitter account. Let’s see what Nokia is planning in store for us.

This will surely get pulled at some point, so I'll mirror it here [source: https://t.co/37yp63CAeC] pic.twitter.com/GktpXnt4pS

In the video, it showed all the Nokia phones that was released this year such as the Nokia 3 ,5 , and 6. But there is a phone in there that we haven’t seen before especially the one with dual rear cameras on the left, is that the Nokia 9? No one knows for sure, but it looks great with the vertical position with the cameras and LED flash in line, it’s said to feature a Snapdragon 835 processor too. On the other hand, one of them also looks a bit different so it could be a new Nokia 8.

How legit is the teaser? Quite so according Evan Blass, as he claimed that the creator, George Chevalier Lewis has worked with Nokia for a long time. We shall see. Stay tuned for more Nokia news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New OPPO F3 Plus tech-specs revealed by GFXBench

As OPPO’s newest phone F3 and F3 Plus gets closer on 23 March 2017, it was only a matter of time for GFXBench to show us what the phones are capable of. Besides from the much-hinted dual front cameras, we gotten more information about the tech-specs and this is what we got.

According to GFXBench, it seems that the F3 Plus has tally with its previous tech-specs rumours, confirming a full 6-inch FHD display, Snapdragon 653 chipset, Android 6.0 Marshmallow is also pre-installed, as well as the 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, along with the massive 4000 mAh battery. However, there is one subtle difference, which is the camera; it’s said to use a 15MP rear camera, while the dual front camera is using 16MP + an unknown sensor.

If we had to guess, the unknown sensor at the dual front camera is probably a telephoto lens just like the iPhone 7 Plus, which totally fits the 5x Dual Camera technology that we last saw at the MWC 2017. But what do you guys think? Is having a dual front camera actually practical? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New OnePlus 5 image surfaced showing a different look

The OnePlus 5 rumour mill has been getting some steam for quite some time now this month, so what’s the latest one? Well, a random OnePlus employee has leaked out a message on their online forum, as well as a new photo of the model itself.

One of information that the OnePlus employee said was the company was working with optical firm DxO on the flagship’s camera, we can’t say that we are surprised to hear that as it was rumoured before. But one thing that caught our attention is the photo of the model, which shows the dual camera setup in a vertical position with no antenna lines. This actually contradicts the render image that we last saw last week, where it showed the six-string antenna lines. Are the antenna lines hidden on the phone? Or is this just a prototype model?

Anyway, as for the tech-specs, it’s expected to carry a Snapdragon 835 chipset, 5.5-inch diplay in 1080p, 16MP camera for the back and front. Memory-wise, there could be two variants which are 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM.

Are you excited for OnePlus 5? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Samsung 7-inch tablet phone could be called Samsung Galaxy W

Remember the 7-inch display Samsung SM-T2558 tablet with phone capabilities we reported on earlier? While there is still no official announcement yet, the device has passed through China's Tenaa so it has been more or less confirmed. A promo image from SK Telecom, one of South Korea's largest telcos about the device has revealed that it may be called the Samsung Galaxy W, which seems somewhat strange as there is already a 3.7-inch Samsung smartphone with the same name. Looking like an oversized Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 , the new device has a full 7-inch display and with 720p pixel resolution, while very thin bezels make it seem more like a very large phablet than a tablet with phone capabilities. Other tech specs include a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 8MP rear camera and microSD support. According to the promo, the new Samsung Galaxy W will come with flip case cover but there are still no specific Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet.


Rumours: New Samsung Galaxy C Pro series on the way?

As both Samsung Galaxy C5 and C7 were launched exclusively for China, it's quite likely that we won't be seeing those devices making their way to Malaysia. However, new reports about the C series is that the company is planning to release a Pro version, namely Galaxy C5 Pro and C7 Pro.

Under the codename SM-C5010 and SM-C7010 respectively, there's barely any word on the tech-specs. But surely, it will have better ones than the predecessors, currently the C5 has a Snapdragon 617 SoC, 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM; whereas the C7 uses a Snapdragon 625 SoC, 4GB RAM + 32GB / 64GB ROM. We expect the fingerprint sensor to make a return to the C Pro series as well, and perhaps even better battery pack from 2600 mAh and 3300 mAh respectively.

It's also possible that the new C Pro series will be released together with the Galaxy C9 that we mentioned yesterday, but none of these devices has yet to get certified by the FCC.

So what do you think? Do you wish that the new C models will come to Malaysia? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) information by TENAA

About two months ago, both Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016)'s tech specs were leaked on GFXBench and have gone quiet ever since then. This time leaked by TENAA, both devices looks similar and will feature LED flashes on the front camera.

TENAA has already approved the new J5 and J7, and it's been reported that the J7 (2016) will have two variants – SMJ7108 and SM-J7109, the difference between the two is that the SM-J7108 could sport an octa-core Exynos 7870 processor clocked at 1.6GHz, whereas the SM-J7109 will be using an unknown octa-core processor with four cores clocked at 1.5GHz, and 1.2GHz for the other four. Besides that, it could also feature a 13MP rear camera + 5MP front camera (with LED flash), 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and 3300 mAh battery inside the hood.

The J5 (2016) on the other hand, also has the same specifications as the J7 (2016), except that the processor is quad-core 1.2GHz, and with 2GB RAM. The screen display is 5.2-inch 720p, just slightly shorter than the J7 (2016)'s one which is 5.5-inch 1080p display. And one more thing, the two devices are said to start with Android 5.1 Lollipop.

With these rumours leaked by TENAA, it's almost safe to say that we can expect to see them released by Samsung this year. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.


Rumours: New Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leaked image appears

Now that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are already making waves, what’s next for Samsung? Well, if you’re a tech-geek, chances are you have heard some rumours that the company is trying to revive back the ill-fated Galaxy Note series, with the Galaxy Note 8 and we have our first “leaked image” of the device.

As usual, do take this with a grain of salt, because for what we know it could be a photoshopped image seeing how similar it looks like to the Galaxy S8 series. It has the same Infinite Display, along with the iris scanner on the top right if you look at it clearly. In fact, a sharp eye would also notice that the shadow on the right side near the power button seems out of place. But what about the “S8 Pen”? The stylus actually looks the same as the Note 7’s one. So it could be just the case. A photoshopped S8 with an old Note 7 Pen. According to sources, the Note 8 could possibly feature similar tech-specs of the S8, such as the Snapdragon 835 processor, a bigger 6.4-inch display with 2160 x 4428 resolution, as well as a 6GB RAM.

Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


3rd honor World Carnival coming from 4 April 2016 with RM1 Sale, cash vouchers and more

The honor World Carnival is back for the 3rd time this year and will begin from 4 April 2016 till 8 April 2016 from 10.08am. The rush buy in particular will include the chance to buy an honor Band Z1 smartwatch, honor 4C and more for as low as RM1, with 10 units for each model. VMALL.my will also be partnering with Lazada, KFit, Red Box and VuClip to give out cash and discount vouchers up to RM120.

The final day on 8 April will also offer an RM50 discount voucher on VMALL.my for a free selfie stick with every honor 5X or the honor 7 with the honor band Z1 and a selfie stick for only RM1529. honor accessories will be available up to 88% off for that day as well.


Alleged Samsung Galaxy S10 spotted in the wild, showcasing thin bezels and Infinity-O display

Recently an image of the alleged Samsung Galaxy S10 has been spotted on the internet originating from an SRT train in South Korea. While the picture may look pixelated, you can clearly spot the infinity-O hole at the top right, and it looks like the model that the user is holding is the high-end Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus.

From the image, we can see that the top and bottom chin, as well as the overall bezels of the smartphone, is rather thin compared to the currently available Samsung Galaxy S9 series. At the bottom of the display, there are 3 UI buttons as well as a pressure activated home button as well as an under display fingerprint scanner as well. We expect more information regarding this device to be unveiled by 20 February 2019, so stay tuned to TechNave.com for that.


Rumours: New Samsung Galaxy Note 8 pictures, a bigger screen and fingerprint sensor is still behind

New leak pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 are online again, this time showing the front glass panel and the “actual”phone model in a protective casing. We also got a closer look at the dual rear cameras.

For the panel, the screen-to-body ratio looks like is even higher than the Galaxy S8 and S8+, the bezels at the side seem narrower and the corners are more discrete and curved. According to the source, the Note 8 will measure 162.4 x 74.5 x 8.4mm.

On the other hand, we can’t get a good look of the dummy Note 8 that’s protected by the casing, but we still can have a closer look at the camera. If this is true, this means that Samsung has not really figure out on how to embed the fingerprint sensor below the front display yet, so it is still remained behind. Even though it’s placed next to the LED flash, it will take some time for users to get use to pressing it slightly off the middle.

Additionally, the Note 8 is also said to be compatible with DeX docking station. We have not seen the capability of the DeX with the S8 yet in Malaysia. So we hope to see it happen should they promote it.

26 August 2017 is slated to be the reveal date of the Note 8, stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Samsung Galaxy Note 8 render concept shows no more fingerprint sensor behind

The trio Samsung Galaxy J series are already introduced, and one is wondering when will it be the Galaxy Note 8's turn. At this moment, we only can turn to render concepts online to keep our curiosity in check and recently, Twitter user @PoyocoTech has the render for that.

According to him, he claimed that the render concept in his Twitter account is the “real deal”. From the looks of it, the device looks more or less the same with the Galaxy S8 series thanks to the same Infinity Display feature. We can also see that there’s no fingerprint sensor at the back, so we can only assume that they have found a way to embedded it below the front screen.

Besides that, we can also see the AKG logo at the back. This shouldn’t be a surprise since Samsung did put AKG earphones inside the Galaxy S8 box. The dual rear camera are also present as speculated heavily in previous rumours, same goes to the dedicated Bixby button and the S Pen location which can be seen at the bottom of the phone alongside the speaker grill.

Of course, we should take this with a pinch of salt since we have never heard of this @PoyocoTech fella. But what do you think of the design? Is it everything that we should expect? Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge tech specs leaked

Samsung rumours is back (again) and this time from Weibo, an “alleged” image leak shows us a tech specs chart comparisons between the Galaxy S7, S7 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge +.

Looking at the chart, there doesn’t seem to be much differences in their display, RAM power, and storage. The S7 series battery however, is a huge jump from their predecessors, and it goes in line with the previous battery rumour upgrade. Next, both anticipated devices are expected upgrade their chipset and processors as well. It could either be powered by the Exynos 8 Octa 8890 or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip, which is quite new to the market.

Perhaps the most interesting one is the drop in the camera section from 16MP to 12MP along with the aperture lens, maybe there’s a good reason for this but then again, it’s just a rumour. So we will have to wait and see.


Rumours: New Samsung Galaxy S8 model leaked online, no physical home button

There are a few leaked images and render concepts of the Samsung Galaxy S8 for the past few weeks already, but nothing quite like the latest one that we are about to show you. In this rumour news, we have a “first look” at the device which could be the Galaxy S8 or the S8 Plus itself.

As you can see, the device does not possess an actual physical home button on the front which tally with the rumours. The trademark edge-to-edge also makes a return, similar to the predecessor and it seems that the top front there will have two cameras, or perhaps just one and the other is the iris scanner that we heard about it so much. Even though there’s no more physical button, Samsung still has not change its back button which is on the right as usual, and we can also see the Apps edge interface feature there too along with the Always-on Display. Below are some more images of the leaked model:

As usual, do take this news with a grain of salt and stay tuned for more Samsung news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Samsung Galaxy S8 render concepts suggest similar design but more curvy

Just yesterday, we posted a news about some leaked pictures of the Samsung Galaxy S8 protective casing hinting that it could have a fingerprint sensor at the back or an extra rear camera. More of Galaxy S8 concept are beginning to show up now, and we just got one from @OnLeaks today, showing further drawing render concepts.

In this render concept, the Galaxy S8 is seen comparing with the Galaxy S7 and Note 7, it’s interesting to note that the camera bump size has been greatly reduced to just 0.2mm only, while the Note 7’s one is 0.8mm and the S7 has the biggest bump with 1.0mm.

However, even though the camera bump is just 0.2mm, the overall thickness of the S8 compensates for it which stands at 8.0mm which is just 0.1mm higher than the S7 and Note 7. Although it doesn’t look any different, having 0.1mm more space actually does make a difference for the small hardware inside the phone will have more space.

Lastly, the trademark curved screen makes a return to the S8 and if you notice the edge of the curve in there; the design behind it seems like a fusion between the S7 and Note 7.

The Galaxy S8 is rumoured to make an appearance in the Mobile World Congress 2017 at Barcelona on the end of February, stay tuned for more Samsung news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Samsung Galaxy S8 video leak in YouTube

Still wished the MWC 2017 was going on? Don’t fret, the next thing you should look forward to is the Samsung Galaxy S8, there are some rumours that we know of the device, but nothing quite like the video leak below showcasing the phone in all of its glory in five seconds.

Although it’s only five seconds, the phone in the video eerily matches most of the rumoured news of how the phone would look like. First, no home button is spotted on the phone, dual curved display is back too, the fingerprint sensor is relocated to the back beside the rear camera as well. So if anything, this is actually the most “legit” rumour news of the day, seeing how convincing the device outlook is.

On the other hand, a new benchmark about the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus by Geekbench is also released online. The Galaxy S8’s codename is SM-G950U, while the Galaxy S8 Plus is SM-G955U; below are the screenshot of the benchmark.

The new Galaxy S8 series is expected to be revealed on 29 March 2017 in New York City, stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Samsung model number hinting Galaxy Note 7?

As you may have heard already, a new Samsung Galaxy Note is on the way and it could be called the Galaxy Note 7 instead of 6. In case you're wondering why they would do that, that's because the company wants the lineup to be in tally with their latest Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge models. Although it's all just speculation for now, here's a new and convincing one; someone has discovered a new smartphone registered on Samsung's website.

With the model number SM-N930F, which has a UA Profile page, we can't really find any information about the specifications and features of the device. However, since the Galaxy Note 5's model number was SM-N920, it certainly looks like the model SM-N930 in the website is referring to the Galaxy Note 7 (or 6). Furthermore, the Note 4 back then was SM-N910. Coincidence? You be the judge.

We are definitely keeping an eye on that, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: New Sony Xperia phone sighted with minimal bezels

The Sony Xperia smartphones are generally well accepted, even though the brand is not as prevalent as previously in the market. 2017 may be a game changer for the company however as they are set to release new smartphones in time for MWC 2017, and we now have hints of what we can expect from them in Barcelona, with a leak of the New Sony Xperia X.

The images we have seen is a shot of the alleged new smartphone from Sony, and it is said that it will have really small bezels, or small enough that it looks to be edge-to-edge. The shot looks to be from an advertising material for the new phone, so there are no concrete shots of the device itself.

Will the new Xperia X be a better choice for consumers than the outgoing Sony Xperia X model? We have to wait a month as MWC 2017 looms over us. So stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the Sony Xperia X 2017.


Rumours: New Sony i1 Honami Leaked Images and UI Appear

Sony's upcoming cameraphone, the Sony i1 Honami has recently appeared in a number of leaked images. The first set of images look to be press shots of the smartphone. These press shots show what look to be international versions along with one set for NTT Docomo which is a carrier in Japan. The press images only show the front though with no indication of how the back looks like, perhaps to keep the camera part under wraps.

Tech specs for the Sony i1 Honami so far include a Snapdragon 800 processor, 20MP camera sensor and the ability to record 4K videos at 4000 x 2000 pixels. While this resolution does seem strange it could explain why the smartphone doesn't have any camera hump (or so far doesn't seem to). Perhaps it is going the way of the HTC One and offering a unique camera rather than a powerful one, which could be the first 4K smartphone camera. The second set of leaked images show off the User Interface or UI which looks somewhat different from the existing Sony Xperia UI. No details on availability just yet but we're expecting the Honami to make an appearance at Sony's upcoming event on 4 July 2013.


Rumours: New ‘Surface’ products trademarked ahead of Microsoft event

Many big companies are having their launch event this week, and Microsoft is certainly one of them. We may see a new Surface Book as well as a new Surface – but new trademark documents suggest we will see other devices as well.Two new trademarks have been registered in Slovenia – Surface Studio and Surface Dial – as discovered by the group Trademark Ninja. While the Surface Studio may be Microsoft’s answer to an all-in-one device, the new Surface Dial is a mystery. Speculations are rife, with some parties stating that this may be an artist-related device, similar to the Surface Pen. Others are speculating that this is actually a phone. Whatever it is, the answers will be given on Oct 26th, as Microsoft will be having an event at that time. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring updated information on the latest Surface products from the event on our page soon.


Alleged Sony Xperia XZ4 tech spec surfaced, it's equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 21:9 display, 3.5mm jack

Image courtesy of @Onleaks and @MySmartPrice

IceUniverse has stated on his weibo account that the Sony Xperia XZ4 is expected to come with a tall 21:9 aspect ratio display manufactured by LG as well as a 3.5mm audio jack.

Tech spec wise, the leakster has also stated that the flagship smartphone will come equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6GB of RAM, either 64GB or 256GB of internal storage, side mounted fingerprint sensor, triple rear camera with OIS capabilities, wide angle front facing selfie camera and 3900mAh non-removable battery. Based on the report from @MySmartPrice, the device is expected to be priced at RS64999(~RM3809).

Other than that, there is no information on when the device will officially be available in the Malaysian Market and launch date. For more updates on the Sony Xperia XZ4, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Vivo X6 teaser confirms MediaTek Helio X20 chipset?

The fifth Vivo teaser in the Vivo teasing saga, seems to have confirmed the existence of the MediaTek Helio X20 chipset in the upcoming Vivo X6 and Vivo X6 Plus. It’s most likely a deca-core MT6797 SoC, if it tallies right with our previous article then both the normal and plus version will be equipped with it as well.

Besides that, the new teaser also confirms it will support 4G LTE connectivity. The new TENAA list is on par with our previous TENAA report, which states the device will be powered by a huge 4GB RAM with an updated 64GB internal storage (as opposed to the previous 32GB), the screen will be 5.77-inch with 1440 x 2560 resolution, which should fit nicely for the 21MP main camera and the 12MP front camera, and a big battery capacity of 4000 mAh.

We are still not sure if it will run on Android 5.1 or 6.0, and it’s believed that the color options for consumers are Gold, Silver and Rose Gold. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but since this is a more or less official rumour, it will probably come soon. More news to come in the coming days so stay tuned.


Rumours: New Xiaomi Mi 5 body image leak?

Just last week, we got a render image of the Xiaomi Mi 5 with some speculated tech specs. Now we have another new one, and this one a more authentic and clearer version.

So looking at the pictures and based on our previous tech specs report, the Mi 5 display is around 5-inch instead of 5.2-inch and will have rounded corners too. The physical home button is also there, which we expect to have new fingerprint sensor unless it goes on the back like the Redmi Note 3. The device is also coated in full metal instead of the usual plastic cover from Xiaomi.

To recap, we also expect the tech specs to include a Snapdragon 820 processor and 3GB/4GB RAM, storage size 32GB/64GB storage (expandable memory unknown), 5.2-inch 5-inch with 2K resolution, a 21MP rear camera + 8MP front camera, a new Force Touch/ 3D Touch pressure sensitive technology and employing MIUI 7. The device is said to have three colours as well which are Gold, Silver, and Rose Gold.

Expect more Mi 5 rumours to come around, as we continue to keep our eyes on it.


Rumours: New Xiaomi Mi 5S and Mi Note 2 in the making?

We're now entering the second half of the year and it seems that Xiaomi is planning to announce two new smartphones, which is the Xiaomi Mi 5S and Mi Note 2. Rumours regarding these two devices started back in April, with words going around that the Mi 5S could have a curved screen.

Aside from that, other sources say that the two smartphones could feature pressure sensitive displays (Qualcomm's Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor) and will be better than Huawei and Meizu (rumours). Speaking of pressure sensitive displays, word has it that Huawei could release an upgraded Force Touch technology in a new Mate series model known as the Mate S2. Tech-specs wise, nothing is much known about the Mi 5S except that it could pack dual rear cameras. On the Mi Note 2, however, it's expected that the device will sport a Snapdragon 820 (or a better chipset) and a huge 5.7-inch FHD 1080p display.

Meanwhile, it's also noted that Xiaomi might be unveiling two new Redmi models called the Redmi 3S and 3X (carrier version of the 3S). The models were spotted online with code numbers 2016020 and 2016021 at the National Quality Certification Center’s website in China.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Xiaomi Mi 6 information leak reveals dual rear cameras

While we wait for the official launch of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 this Thursday in Malaysia, here are some juicy Mi 6 tech-specs rumours going on. Rumoured to debut in April (and probably China first), here’s what we have gathered from the source of the leak:

As for the camera, the Mi 6 could feature a Sony IMX400 sensor, previously; it’s said to be IMX386 instead. We don’t think this information is “legit” because it doesn’t make sense that Sony would let their competitors have the best and latest camera sensor. In addition, since there are two variants based on storage and display size, the price for each could be 1999 Yuan and 2499 Yuan, which is around RM1287 and RM1608 respectively.

Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Xiaomi Mi 6 render concepts

Xiaomi Mi 6 may not be coming to Malaysia, but you can still get an imported version of the phone. That being said, someone just took the liberty of designing a render concept of the anticipated flagship, giving us a glimpse of how it might look like based on rumours.

Rendered in two versions - ceramic black and a gray variant, the rendered model looks similarly to the Mi Note 2, the difference is that it seems the Mi 6 would go for the flat screen display instead of a curved edge one from the Mi Note 2. Even so, the bezels on the rendered Mi 6 is ultra thin and hopefully, it would come out like that. On the back of the model, we can also see a dual camera setup module accompanied by a LED flash, no fingerprint sensor seen on the back so we can safely assume that it will be located on the home button.

In terms of specifications, the Mi 6 could sport a Snapdragon 835 processor, 8GB RAM (this is new, it was previously rumoured to be just 4GB), and a new SONY IMX400 sensor for the rear camera with 5-axis OIS (optical image stabilization). And as always, with 3 storage variants this means there will be 3 different prices which are - 1999 Yuan (around RM1281) for the 64GB version, 2299 Yuan (around RM1473) for the 128GB version, and 2899 Yuan (around RM1858) for the 256GB version.

Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 design leaked

It’s been awhile since we last heard of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. Well, a new info leak regarding the phablet has been released online and it looks more or less the same as the predecessor, but more sleek looking.

To be designed by Phillippe Starck, the same person who designed the original Mi Mix, sources said that Xiaomi will soon introduce the world with the Mi Mix 2 covering the front with a higher screen-to-body ratio. How much higher? Currently, the Mi Mix stands at 6.4-inch display with a 17:9 aspect ratio, that’s covering 91.3% of the front display. Perhaps 93%?

Besides that, a virtual navigation key will be featured as well and Xiaomi will use a Cantilever piezoelectric ceramic technology to replace the earpiece. Speaking of earpiece, it’s said that the company has partnered with AAC technologies for a better earpiece sound output.

Keep in the images aren’t official so do take them with a pinch of salt, but what do you think of the design? Looks cool? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Xiaomi Smartwatch coming soon?

It was not so long ago that Xiaomi released the Mi Band 2 in China earlier this month, if you think that's the only wearable from the company this year, well surprise surprise, Xiaomi is coming up with another one this time, known as the Xiaomi Smartwatch and should be announced quite soon, according to an analyst.

There are no leaks nor leak images of the wearable, but what we got, though, is a sketch teaser giving us a rough idea of how the watch would look like. The sketch suggested the wearable should look like a regular round watch in the current market, along with the Mi logo on the top front and two side buttons on the right side. In addition, the display has the bottom bar just like the Moto 360 watch which it also has. And according to the analyst, the new Xiaomi smartwatch should be revealed in September this year, so there's still plenty of time left.

Excited of a new Xiaomi Smartwatch that could potentially be affordable? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: New Xiaomi teaser and leaked image confirms dual rear cameras

So here we go again, another Xiaomi Mi 6 rumour and this time it’s claimed to be a real image of the device. Despite that, the device was blurred but at least we can see the dual cameras at the back.

It may look normal at first glance, but there is something particular about the position of the dual cameras. For starters, LED flash lights are usually placed beside the cameras on the middle instead at the edge of the phone. So with this, this has yet again cast a doubt on us if the image is “real”, after all the device is blurred and it just seems strange for the LED flash to be placed there.

Mandarin translation: It's in black, what else?

But then again, we could be wrong too because of this recent Xiaomi teaser poster showing us the exact same position. It looks like the model will be made in glossy glass material, but the device in the leaked image seems to be covered by a protection casing, so we can’t tell if the model material is glass or ceramic.

The Mi 6 is said to come in two variants - 5.15-inch and 5.7-inch, as well as 4GB or 6GB RAM in Snapdragon 835 processor. Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New ZTE Dual-lens smartphone leaked…by ZTE

Dual camera sensor is definitely the trend for 2016 and into 2017, with more companies coming out with products featuring this new technology. Another company that seems to be on the road of dual sensor camera is ZTE, and we have now seen a leaked product from them, called the ZTE Blade V8 – courtesy of the company themselves.

The mid-tier smartphone is set to be launched at the upcoming CES 2017 tradeshow, and looks to have a decent amount of specs that can put it head to head with many of it competitors. The phone is set to have a matte finish metal body with chamfered edges on the back complemented by 2.5D glass on the front around its 5.2-inch Full HD display. It’s powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 435 (MSM8940) SoC with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB ROM. There will be Nougat out of the box with ZTE’s MiFavor 4.0 UI.

The cameras on the back will be a 13-megapixel sensor paired with a 2-megapixel sensor which will be the unit capturing the depth information for the final image. Thanks to this pair, it can add in bokeh effects in camera with every shot. The front camera meanwhile is a 13-megapixel unit.

We will have to wait and see how the phone performs as we get more info from the launch event in CES 2017 in the next week or so. Stay tuned to TechNave for news of the ZTE Blade V8.


Rumours: New battery upgrade information leak for the iPhone 7?

Most of Apple iPhone 7 rumours include a missing 3.5mm headphone jack, missing antenna lines, water resistance body, a new touch sensitive home button, a big camera bump and also dual rear cameras for the iPhone 7 Plus. Those are some "minimal" changes, but there's another one that we haven't talk much which is the battery.

Pretty reliable (not 100% but almost...) source told me #iPhone7 battery = 1960mAh (#iPhone6s = 1715mAh)

According to OnLeaks' Steve Hemmerstoffer, his twitter account said the iPhone 7 may be getting a new battery upgrade based on a "pretty reliable" source but also told us to take it with a grain of salt. Anyway, the iPhone 7 could be packing a new 1960mAh battery, which is a nice improvement from the iPhone 6s' 1715mAh battery.

Out of the many wish list from Apple users, longer and better battery life is one of the most requested features for new iPhones in a long time. If the course turns out to be true, then with Apple's new A10 processor it could improve battery life through software optimisations with the higher power juice input. In addition, the new battery is said to have a capacity of 7.04 watt-hours as opposed to iPhone 6s' 6.61 watt-hour battery.

As for the iPhone 7 Plus, it might feature a bigger battery capacity of over 2500mAh but that remains to be seen. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Alleged Xiaomi 13 spotted in the wild, could feature laser autofocus

The last Xiaomi flagship devices from the Xiaomi 12T series launched in Malaysia about two weeks ago. But already Xiaomi could be working on a new model, the successor to the Xiaomi 12 series. Recently, sources claim that a live photo for an upcoming Xiaomi phone was leaked.

According to 91Mobiles, this leaked photo is the Xiaomi 13. If that's true, it would mean that Xiaomi will be changing the layout of the rear camera module. As you can see, the smartphone in the photo maintains a 3-camera setup. But where the Xiaomi 12 has one large main camera with two secondary lenses, the alleged Xiaomi 13 has three cameras that all look about the same.

What's interesting is the word 'LASER' etched onto the camera module. This implies that the device could come with laser autofocus for the rear cameras. It's a great feature to have because it helps cameras autofocus even in the dark. Also, laser autofocus emits its own light, so it's faster than the contrast detection-based autofocus in regular smartphones.

Mind you, there's no solid proof that the device in the photos is the Xiaomi 13, so take the rumour with a grain of salt. Having said that, laser autofocus is pretty cool, and we'd like to see it added. How about you, is this a feature you would want? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for further news on this.


Rumours: New breathtaking Apple iPhone 8 render concept images

So here we are again on another round of Apple iPhone 8 rumours, if you paid attention to them, many reports are saying that the 10th Anniversary iPhone will be a bezel-free device, citing from popular leaker KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, as well as Blooomberg, Barclays, and Japanese website Nikkei writing similar speculations, which makes sense for next year's anniversary and the fact that iPhone has been doing the similar designs for the past three years counting this year.

Anyway, today we won't bore you with some more rumour tidbits, but instead, we will be showing you some beautiful render concepts of the iPhone 8 based on the rumours. Created by Apple fan blog, iDropNews, below are two of the images they did and the design fits perfectly on the rumours. Check them out below:

It's safe to say the iPhone 8 probably won't look something like that but it's sure beautiful. If you want to check out other renders more, kindly visit their page, and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New devices spotted in Nokia's new promotion video?

We last reported that Nokia is free from Microsoft's no-compete period after 2015, now there is a new short promo video released by Nokia indicating their return to the industry while also and possibly, hinting their new devices in the video.

The devices only appeared for a second, but that's not going to stop us from speculating what it could be. First off, a tablet was shown at 1:16 minute mark that looks like a Nokia N1; but it looks slightly bigger and there's a black spot in the middle which the N1 doesn't have. Then if you wait for a few more seconds again, you will see two ladies doing a selfie with an unknown smartphone device. It's rumoured to be the Nokia C1 and it looks similar to the previous render leaked we saw few days ago.

We can't wait to see Nokia's triumph return as they were once one of the dominating forces in the phone industry few years ago, now we just have to wait and see what they will do.


Rumours: New feature updates coming to Samsung Gear S2

Reports are coming in about a new firmware update for the watch, already rolling out in its home market. With the Samsung Gear S2 just recently released, there is now some feature updates coming soon for the Gear S2 as according to a XDA forum member who goes by the name of supersoulfly (that’s a pretty “fly” nick); he has claimed and gave us what changes we can expect for the smartwatch to have.

Under the build number R732XXU2BOKF, here are the potential changes and features for the Gear S2:-

These all are of course not official, but they do sure look promising and a great improvement too. For more information on the Gear S2, visit Samsung Malaysia’s page on the latest smartwatch device.


Rumours: New honor coming online for Europe on 20 June 2016? Is it the honor 8?

It appears that honor could be coming out with a new device for Europe on 20 June 2016 as invited for an online reveal have been sent out. We expect this to be the honor 8 which earlier rumours have indicated that it will be "more beautiful" than the honor V8 but still packing in a dual rear camera setup. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but Malaysia is expected to get that device sometime in Q3 2016, so do take this with a pinch of salt.


Rumours: New iPhone 8 render concept video appears

It’s only the first month of the year and we already have plenty of iPhone 8 rumours flying around over the Internet. It’s inevitable, but this is the 10th anniversary year for Apple’s iPhone and someone made a render on how the next anticipated smartphone of the year may look like.

As reported numerous times, Apple seems to be going back to the glass body design for the iPhone 8 (or 7s, 7s Plus), it’s also rumoured that the design will be dual curved, with no home button, and a wireless charging support that doesn't rely on a charging dock.  Some folks at ConceptsiPhone YouTube channel gathered their intel and rendered out of what they could gather, and this is what they came out with.

Despite looking good, we think that this is one concept that Apple would not go for simply because it still looks too similiar to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus just in glass body form. The render concept in the Apple is sporting a 5.8-inch OLED display, along with the dual curved edges, the home button is still present too but according to rumours; the home button won’t be a physical one anymore and will be embedded beneath the screen. Also, the top and bottom bezels are still there as well, even though there “weren’t supposed” to have any. Oh well.

Perhaps the intriguing part of the render concept is the wireless charging, located behind the device there lies a smart connector. Comparing this with the rumours, speculations have it that Apple is working on something far more exciting than relying on a charging dock, developing a “true wireless charging” feature that can charge in some distance.

All of these should be taken with a grain of salt, so do treat this news as just pure speculations. Stay tuned for more Apple news at Technave.com.