The honor 5x, honor 7 enhanced and honor band Z1 are coming to Malaysia on 26 January 2016

It looks like honor are beefing up their honor 7 range by bringing in their honor 5x and honor 7 Enhanced Edition smartphones along with the honor Band Z1 to Malaysia. According to the official invite, all three will be getting their Malaysia launch on 26 January 2016. No exact Malaysia price details except for the honor band Z1 for RM259 just yet, but with the honor 7 still officially priced at RM1399 we expect the honor 5 to be less while the honor 7 enhanced will be a bit more than that. Check out the tech specs and features below.

While it may not be apparent from the tech specs above, the Honor 5X looks to be the lower-end version of the honor 7 with a smaller 13MP rear camera but larger 5.5-inch display along with no customizable smart key but the same metal build and fingerprint sensor. The honor 7 Enhanced Edition on the other hand offers Android 6.0 Marshmallow along with a Sony IMX230 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 6P lenses and dual-tone LED flash and larger 32GB storage.


The hunt to Find the Yes Man ends with RM10000 grand prize finale

YTL Communications CEO Wing K Lee presenting the grand cash prize of RM10,000 to Choi Hoe Seng, the ultimate grand finale winner of the Find The Yes Man contest campaign at The Curve, while flanked by his sisters.

After the launch of their Find the Yes Man contest by YTL Communications and RM500 to RM1000 cash prizes every time the Yes Man was found, the grand finale finished with a bang and the grand prize of RM10000 being won. The hunt for the Yes Man spread nationwide over the past 4 weeks from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru and even in Sabah.

“The beauty of “Find The Yes Man” contest is that we ran it entirely online to engage with Malaysians across the country. This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to Malaysia for a good six young years of YES and we hope that everyone had a great time finding the Yes Man. Stay tuned for more amazing campaigns from YES,” he shared." Wing K. Lee, Chief Executive Officer of YTL Communications


The iOS update 12.1.2 messes up iPhone's WiFi and data

Apple’s iOS update 12.1.2 was supposed to rectify data issues faced by iPhone users in Turkey. Instead, the update made the problem worse for users all around the globe. Some iPhone users now can’t connect to WiFi or even their cellular data.

Some Twitter users have found a workaround for the problem. Apparently, disabling WiFi calling and changing the settings from voice and data to data only does help. On the bright side, it is said that Apple is currently testing out update 12.1.3 to rectify the issue. Fingers crossed that the update would be seamless this time round. Is your iPhone affected by the update? Make sure you follow TechNave.com for the latest Apple news!


The iPhone 11 is the most shipped smartphone of Q1 2020 breaking its own record

Back in early May, we reported on how Apple, Xiaomi and Samsung dominated the global top 10 smartphones in Q1 2020. It was first reported by Canalys, showing the iPhone 11 holding the top spot and this is further backed up by Omdia with another their own top 10 models in global smartphone shipments.

Comparing the two reports, both are actually more or less the same with a few familiar names such as the iPhone 11 series, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and  Redmi Note 8 Pro but what's surprising is that the Samsung phones that are in the list aren't the flagships (with the exception of the Galaxy S20+ 5G). Compared to the Q1 2019 shipments, at least the Galaxy S10 and S10+ have a total of 10.3 million shipments together. One might point the current pandemic as one of the causes, but Apple's shipment figure says otherwise.

In fact, compared with the iPhone XR shipments in Q1 2019, the iPhone 11 shipments is 6 million more than the former (13.6 million) with 19.6 million units. As Omdia puts it, the current pandemic didn't seem to put a dent on Apple and that certainly says a lot. The company also noted that this is Apple's first major improvement as the iPhone XS and XS Max didn't make it to the Q1 2019 top 10 shipments. The sweet spot in setting the price slightly cheaper than the iPhone XR and offering more tech features was also one of the main attractions.

So what do you think? And were you surprised by the result? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple awarded patent for heating method for foldable displays

A foldable Apple device is as good as confirmed. While we don't know when it's going to launch, officially patents prove that the device is real. In fact, Apple was recently awarded 45 new patents and one of them is related to foldable devices.

According to Patently Apple, the Cupertino company is working on a method that will protect foldable devices. Specifically, the patent describes a heating method to keep certain parts of a foldable display warm. The idea is to prevent it from cracking when folding, which can happen if the display is too stiff from cold weather.

Besides that, Apple was also awarded a patent for haptic feedback on a MacBook's keyboard. But why would anyone want to have that on a physical keyboard? The only reason we could think of is that Apple could be working on a MacBook that has a virtual keyboard. An example would be the Lenovo Yoga Book, which has a secondary screen that can double as a virtual keyboard.

There are a few more patents granted to Apple by the USPTO, so we can expect new technologies and features in the coming months. Having said that, what's a feature that you would like to see the most? Share your comments below, and remember to stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


The iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra made it to Consumer Reports' Best Phones of 2021

Although we are only in the first quarter of 2021, an independent nonprofit member organization called Consumer Reports has already released its list of Best Smartphones of 2021. In this list, Consumer Reports members tested out 55 smartphones altogether based on basic features like battery durability, displays and other premium functions. So according to their testers, below are some of the recommended phones.

Starting with the Best iPhone, it was obvious that the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max took the spot. What made the testers favour this phone is the bigger battery life that lasts a few more hours, a larger display and the telephoto lens that zooms optically up to 2.5x instead of 2x on the iPhone 12 Pro. Also, the 5G connection is one of the new features of the iPhone lineup.

As for the Best Android Phone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G beaten out the rest including Samsung's own latest Galaxy S21 series. According to the testers, the stylus is one of the main selling points that's not sold as a separated accessory, same goes for the great battery life, camera setup and the HDR10+ display that's great for Netflix. Other than that, the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and Nord N100 got the Best Budget Phone and Best Phone for All-Day Battery Life respectively.

Consumer Reports seems to be quite focused on the US market, as the 55 smartphone lists don't include the likes of Xiaomi, realme, OPPO, vivo and many more. We think the list would turn out quite differently if they include all the phone brands globally. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro boxes in France come with EarPods for free

Last week, Apple have launched the iPhone 12 series and there are no EarPods and charging adapter in the box. The devices didn't come with those accessories including the iPhone SE, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 Pro. In fact, the company encourages Apple users to use their existing charging adapter and EarPods or buy them separately.

In the meantime, the EarPods are included in the box in France due to the legal obligation. The reason is that there’s a law demanding that manufacturers must come with a hand-free accessory due to concerns about our brains affected by the electromagnetic waves.

EarPods come in the separate box, only in France

The EarPods come in a separate box that is large enough by comparing it to the standard iPhone 12 box. Fun fact is that the box is bigger than the new slim iPhone 12 box, why not just combine them together since the company is promoting us to be environment friendly?

Do you think MCMC would force Apple to include Earpods or charging adapters too? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


The iPhone 12 mini is getting 12W charging speed only according to Apple's new MagSafe tutorial

As many of you should already know, the upcoming iPhone 12 series features a new MagSafe charging method and all the models can charge up to 15W. However, it has brought to our attention that the iPhone 12 mini can only charge up to 12W with MagSafe.

According to the newly released MagSafe Charger tutorial by Apple, only the iPhone 12 mini can get up to 12W for the fastest wireless charging with at least 9V/2.03A output, instead of up to 15W like the rest of the iPhone 12 models. Speaking of 15W, this charging power can be done as long as it's a USB C charger adapter or more than 9V/2.56A. On top of that, Apple also mentioned that if the iPhone 12 model is connected to a Lightning accessory like earphones (note, not Bluetooth), the MagSafe Charger will only charge at 7.5W in line with regulatory standards.

Apple also wants you to know that before you charge your iPhone 12 with a MagSafe charger, make sure it is connected to the charger adapter first before you slap on the iPhone 12's back. This is so that the MagSafe charger can verify if it's safe to delivery maximum power or not. If the MagSafe charger is on the iPhone 12 already, remove it first and plug it to the charger adapter.

It's nice that Apple gives a head's up on how to use a MagSafe charger properly. Also, 12W is not that bad as you think. I'm currently using a 12W fast charger for my iPhone 11 and it's relatively fast. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 12 mini may be discontinued due to low sales

At the end of January, there was a report that the iPhone 12 mini production line got slowed down. Due to the rather low sales result, Apple decided to move the production focus on the other iPhone 12 models. However, it seems that the company may actually discontinue the mini variant in Q2 this year.

Based on multiple reports, supply chain analyst William Yang from JPMorgan Chase noted that the iPhone 12 mini production volume got lowered to 11 million units. This is considered a weak demand and the supply chain may be put on halt. The iPhone 12 is also in the same boat with 9 million units, so both the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max production may be raised by 2 million and 11 million units respectively.

On the other hand, Yang said that there may not be a new iPhone SE phone in 2021. The iPhone 11 is also said to be increased by 8 million units. With this in mind, the news may be actually true as many sources reported the same.

While the majority of US consumers didn't favour the mini variant as hoped, it's unknown how well the sales did perform in the Asian region. But what do you think? Should Apple discontinue the iPhone 12 mini production? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 12 series could start from ~RM2615 according to an analyst

We have been getting more and more Apple iPhone 12 rumours lately, and in this latest rumour, an insider has claimed that there will be 4 iPhone 12 models to be released this year. This is not the first time that we've heard of this, but this matches the previous report that we did and with more info this time on the price.

According to the new rumours, UBI Research analyst and industry insider Chung-Hoon Lee from South Korea mentioned in his interview that the upcoming iPhone 12 series could actually be cheaper than the iPhone 11 series due to a more affordable OLED display by BOE, from China. While there are no names for the iPhone 12 series yet, the sizes for each model are still the same. From the smallest to the biggest, it starts with 5.4-inches, followed by 6.1-inches, and a 6.7-inches model.

Whilst there are 3 phone sizes, it's said that there will that there are 2 non-pro and 2 pro variants. The analyst claimed that the 2 non-pro variants (5.4" and 6.1") price range are between $600-$700 (~RM2615 - ~RM3051), whereas the pro variants (6.1" and 6.7") is expected to be $999 and $1099 (~RM4354 and ~RM4790) respectively. On top of that, 5G connectivity should make its way to the iPhone 12 series as well.

Finally, the analyst also said that the annual Apple iPhone reveal will still be around in September. However, due to the current outbreak affecting the logistics and manufacturing line, the company might launch the iPhone 12 series at a later date. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 12s could have a new rear camera look, portless, 1TB storage and other rumours

There is still a long way to go for the next Apple iPhone 12s (they might skip 13 due to superstition lol) but as usual, there is some crazy rumoured news out there already. According to sources, the upcoming iPhone might have a new rear camera design, a portless model and many more.

First, let's talk about the rumoured rear camera design. From the rendered image, you can see that there's actually a slight change but we think it makes a big difference. On the current iPhone 12 series (and so as iPhone 11 series), the glass plating covers the whole rear camera instead of individually. Obviously, this allows us to wipe the whole glass conveniently but if proven true.

Would you be interested if these were the new features of the iPhone 12S Pro Max? pic.twitter.com/3cjq6WdY3C

According to Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Thomas O'Malley, all four 2021 iPhone models will feature a new Ultra Wide camera lens with a wider ƒ/1.8 aperture. A wider aperture allows for more light to pass through, improving low-light performance.#iPhone12s #iPhone13 pic.twitter.com/069HihmShY

In addition, @theapplehub posted some possible features of the iPhone 12s Pro Max. Most of the features are similar except that it could be a portless phone, relying on MagSafe as the standard charging method. Rose Gold and an in-display Touch ID might make a return, whereas the storage capacity could go up to 1TB. All of the features mentioned in the image could also sit for the same price.

Of course, we should totally take this with a grain of salt but these rumours are just out of the world. What do you think of them? We think there would be more rumours that differ in the future but we shall see. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 13/12s is said to be launched on time this year with A15 chips start to ship in May

Due to the pandemic, Apple wasn't able to launch the iPhone 12 series on time last year with the manufacturing process being disrupted. As a result, the four devices have been delayed to October and only two of them were available at that time while the other two pushed to November. For this year, it is reported that the tech giant could be launching the next-gen iPhones on time which is in September.

It is claimed that TSMC will begin mass shipments of the A15 chip at the end of May according to a Taiwanese media Digitimes. This time, the chip would still be using the same 5nm process but with new technology to bring performance improvements and energy efficiency gains. Besides Digitimes, reputable tipster Ming-Chi Kuo has also said that Apple will be on track to release the new iPhones in September.

The upcoming iPhone 13 series (or probably iPhone 12s) is rumoured to have a few features that weren't on the previous iPhones. The list includes a smaller notch, larger camera sensor, optical in-display fingerprint sensor, 1TB storage option and a 120Hz refresh rate display.

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


The iPhone 13 Pro variants may get a new Macro Mode Toggle in iOS 15.2

As much as I'm loving the macro mode on the iPhone 13 Pro, I also mentioned in the article that I wish there was a toggle for that so I can be in full control of my mobile photography experience. Thankfully, Apple will be implementing that in the next iOS 15.2 update and it's currently in beta testing.

In case you didn't know, the macro mode on both the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will activate by itself whenever you get close to a subject within 2 centimetres or so. While it seems like a convenient function, some photographers (like me) don't wish to have an auto macro mode. So to solve that, Apple decided to add the toggle option in the Settings then Camera.

iOS 15.2 finally adds a manual toggle for Macro mode, right from the camera! pic.twitter.com/w3ef3xdCsJ

Once the user enabled the toggle, it will automatically appear when you get close to a subject. As you can see in the Twitter post, there is a new flower icon on the bottom left of the camera app user interface. With that, the user can just tap on it to toggle macro mode whenever he or she wants. Preserve Settings for Auto Macro will be added as well.

As of iOS 15.1, users can actually go to the Settings and turn off Macro Mode completely but it's a hassle to turn it back on again. Besides that, iOS 15.2 is said to integrate new functions such as Legacy Contacts, Find My lost item scanning, Communication Safety and others. It will take some time before the update rolls out so stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 13 could be called the iPhone 12s instead this year

We still have three months before Apple reveals the next-gen iPhone. All this time, rumours have dubbed it as the iPhone 13 but it may not be the official name at least according to Jon Prosser. According to this reputable leakster, the iPhone 13 may get a different name instead.

The first rumour of this first came from TrendForce, which is a market research company that was accurate in previous reports before such as claiming an Apple Pencil support back in 2018. Anyway, Prosser gave us a rundown of possible leaks including the next-gen iPhone name which could be named the iPhone 12s instead of the iPhone 13.

If you're familiar with American culture, the number 13 is considered an unlucky number and it was what Prosser predicted back in early February 2021. Similarly, TrendForce is also reporting the same thing calling the upcoming iPhones the "iPhone 12s series". Besides that, the report also contains other details:

It's been a while since we last heard of the "S" moniker in the iPhone lineup. The last one was the iPhone Xs series back two years ago. So what do you think of the name iPhone 12s name? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 13 series' Face ID will fail if replaced by a 'non-genuine' display

In a country like Malaysia, third-party repair outlets are quite popular for smartphone consumers due to affordability. However, you might want to stay clear from ever breaking your iPhone 13 series display because if you do - you won't be able to use your Face ID anymore.

According to a YouTube channel called Phone Repair Guru, it was discovered that the iPhone 13 display doesn't have any Face ID components to function because the TrueDepth system is integrated into the iPhone itself. But for some weird reason, if the display was replaced with a non-genuine Apple part, the Face ID will stop working.

This is due to the repaired feature not being a genuine Apple part. Just like before, an iPhone can detect both non-genuine displays and non-genuine cameras. From the video, it would show the message "Important Display Message: Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple display".

This is quite bad news for third-party iPhone repairers, even if they are authorised by the company to become an Apple service provider. It's also known that official Apple outlets put a higher price which is a turn off for most Malaysians. Oh well, Apple is just being Apple, I guess. Stay tuned for trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple broke a new record with 11.8 million Apple Watch shipments last quarter

When it comes to smartwatches, there's no doubt that the Apple Watch series is the more popular one. According to IDC, the research firm has recorded that there is a total of 11.8 million shipments as of the third quarter of 2020. Comparing with Q3 2019, it's a 75% increase.

In other words, this is a new record for Apple as they usually don't pass the 9.2 million mark in any previous results. Analysts think this huge boost is likely due to the different Apple Watch variants such as the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE and the Apple Watch Series 3. Apple doesn't disclose the exact sales figure but it has been estimated that the company have earned $7.9 billion in revenue just last quarter.

On top of that, IDC also estimated that there is a 33.1% market share on the Apple Watch. Xiaomi came up behind in second place with a 13.6% market share (estimated), this includes all their smartwatches and smartbands. Huawei and Samsung are also mentioned in the report, totalling up to 13.7 and 11.2 million shipments respectively.

You can check out the full report right over here, and which smartwatch or smartband brand is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 14 Plus pre-orders are reportedly worse than last year's iPhone 13 mini

This year, Apple decided to do away with the iPhone mini lineup for the iPhone 14 Series and instead release a new ‘Plus’ smartphone for the vanilla iPhone 14. Well, it seems that bigger is not always better as the pre-orders for the iPhone 14 Plus are actually worse than the iPhone 13 mini during its launch last year.

This is according to reliable tech insider Ming-Chi Kuo, who revealed that the iPhone 14 Plus is not as popular as Apple expected, losing out in pre-order numbers compared to the already lacklustre figures of last year’s iPhone 13 mini during its launch.

As reported by IT Home, the overall pre-order numbers for the whole iPhone 14 Series are rather neutral, which is a good thing for Apple since most smartphone sales are down due to the rising costs of living and inflation. In fact, the pre-orders for the iPhone 14 Pro Max are actually better than the iPhone 13 Pro Max from last year.

Moreover, Kuo also revealed that the strong demand for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max will likely continue until at least November this year. However, it is still unclear whether Apple will increase its shipment forecast for the Pro models and manufacture more.

So, what do you guys think of the pre-order results of the iPhone 14 Series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


The iPhone 14 Pro Max's battery last longer than its predecessor (even though it has a smaller battery capacity)

As the title says, the iPhone 14 Pro Max lasts longer than its predecessor which was expected. But did you know that the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a lower battery capacity? Well, just slightly.

During the iPhone 14 Pro Max battery test, Tom's Guide said that it can last two hours longer than the iPhone 13 Pro Max. To give you an idea, it can last an average time of 14 hours and 42 minutes before giving out, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro Max lasted 12 hours and 16 minutes.

We mentioned that the iPhone 13 Pro Max's battery is just slightly lower, coming in with a 4352mAh battery capacity, whereas the iPhone 14 Pro Max's battery is 4323mAh only. In addition, the iPhone 14 Pro Max's battery went down to 30% only in 5 hours while downloading apps, listening to songs, and taking photos and videos. Most impressive.

That said, even though the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a smaller battery capacity, the fast charging performance falls short. While Apple claimed that it can reach 50% in less than 30 minutes, the battery test showed that it only charged up to 42% within the period. This is probably due to the 20W fast charging technology.

Whichever the case, battery performance is usually not one of Apple's strongest strengths. We have yet to receive any of the iPhone 14 series review units too so there's only so much we can say. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 14 Pro Max wins DisplayMate’s Best Smartphone Display Award

During the unveiling of the iPhone 14 Pro series at its Far Out event, Apple lauded the series’ Super Retina XDR display as the “most advanced display ever in a smartphone”. A pretty bold claim, but it may be warranted by Apple given how the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s display recently won the DisplayMate Best Smartphone Display Award with an A+ Display Performance grade.

Part of DisplayMate’s annual Display Technology Shoot-Out, the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s display won 15 awards in total, two more than last year’s champion, the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Here are all the awards that Apple’s latest flagship won for smartphone display performance:

According to DisplayMate, Apple has concentrated on improving the absolute picture quality and absolute colour accuracy of OLED. Moreover, Apple’s precision factory display calibration is “visually indistinguishable from perfect”.

Besides that, DisplayMate also found that the iPhone 14 Pro Max is able to hit a peak brightness of 2300 nits, which is actually more than the 2000 nits peak brightness advertised by Apple. No wonder a lot of users are noticing improvements when using the display in direct sunlight even compared to the already impressive iPhone 13 Pro series.

What do you guys think of the new Super Retina XDR display on the iPhone 14 Pro series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


The iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max could come with a new "notch + pill+ design

Previously, we wrote some news about the iPhone 14 series could be getting different chipsets and a new naming scheme. The new naming scheme is quite interesting, but there are now new reports that the pro variants may look different as well.

In case you missed it, the rumour was that the iPhone 14 series could consist of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. On top of that, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro could use a 6.1-inch display whereas the Max models' displays are 6.7-inches.

In this new report, Apple may have some plans to make the pro variants a bit special due to the design. The iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max could have a new "notch + pill" design at the top, thus making them slightly taller to accommodate it. This is not the first time we heard of a new notch look but we ought to take it with a grain of salt.

Moreover, other reports also think that Apple is working to implement satellite communication for the iPhone. This technology is said to allow users to send text messages over satellite but the progress is unknown. At this rate, we doubt that it would be ready on the iPhone 14 series.

There's still a long way to go for the iPhone 14 series. As usual, Apple would hold an annual Apple Event in September for the next flagship. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 14 Pro may finally upgrade the lightning connector to USB 3.0 speeds

The upcoming Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max may finally come with a lightning connector that supports USB 3.0 speeds. This is according to a new leak by reliable tipster LeaksApplePro (via iDropNews).

While not exactly the upgrade to USB-C that many users have been calling for, the transfer speed upgrade to USB 3.0 would still be a considerable step up for the iPhone. For reference, currently iPhones only support USB 2.0 speed at a maximum limit of 80 Mbit/s (60MBps) while USB 3.0 offers transfer rate up to 4.88 Gbit/s (600MBps).

LeaksApplePro also made a rather controversial comment regarding the reason why Apple is still sticking with the Lightning connector for its iPhones. The tipster said that the move was purely for profit as the giant tech company has a lucrative licensing deal with third-party accessory companies for the lightning connector.

The tipster then said that the feature may only come to the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max and will be absent from the regular iPhone 14. However, LeaksApplePro said that they can’t confirm on the matter.

As always, please take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Though, a data transfer speed bump via lightning is definitely welcomed.

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


The iPhone 14 Pro models could get the new A16 chipset but not the non-pro variants

Although we are still quite far from the annual iPhone flagship launching in September, the ever-popular analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has posted some interesting development of the iPhone 14 series. According to his notes, Apple might do something controversial (again).

On his Twitter account, he first tweeted that the iPhone 14 series could consist of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If true, that could mean Apple is ditching the mini lineup and interestingly, both the iPhone 14 and 14 Max could have the same display size as the pro variants in 6.1 and 6.7-inches respectively.

That's not the controversial thing that we just mentioned, but rather the iPhone 14 and 14 Max may still use the A15 Bionic chipset, whereas the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max would be upgraded to the A16 Bionic chipset. Lastly, he thinks all four models may come in 6GB of RAM. Just that the non-pro variants could use an LPDDR4X unit while the latter uses an LPDDR5 unit.

Only two Pro models would upgrade to the A16 processor, while the 14 & 14 Max will remain the A15. All four new models will likely come with 6GB RAM, with the difference being LPDDR 5 (14 Pro & 14 Pro Max) vs. LPDDR 4X (14 & 14 Max). https://t.co/tHcszIz6gX

Kuo has a solid reputation when it comes to iPhone rumours but this one seems really bonkers. On the other hand, 9to5Mac.com also heard a similar report from an independent source that tallies with his notes. While no reason was given behind this rumour, we think that it could be due to the semiconductor shortage.

This isn't the first time that Apple had done this. Previously, the iPhone 5S featured the A7 chipset but the iPhone 5C was using the A6 chipset. If this rumour should prove true, then the iPhone 14 Pro variants could be more camera-focused whereas the iPhone 14 and 14 Max would cater to the casuals who aren't so particular about performance.

Of course, this is all just mere speculation and still way too early to suggest otherwise. So do take this news with a huge dose of salt. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 14 Pro series’ Always-On Display feature will behave similarly to Android in iOS 16.2

Following years of users’ requests, Apple finally introduced the Always On Display feature on the iPhone 14 Pro series. However, its current implementation leaves a lot to be desired, with many users complaining about battery drain issues and that the Always-On Display looks too similar to when the iPhone is active.

Well, based on the latest iOS 16.2 beta version, it looks like the Always-On Display feature will improve in the next iOS update. In the aforementioned beta version, Apple added new options to the feature, giving users the choice of whether to show wallpaper and notifications when Always-On Display is activated.

Both options can be turned on in a new toggle inside the Always-On Display settings. As the name would suggest, toggling off wallpaper will remove your wallpaper when you have always on display enabled and toggling off notifications will prevent notifications from showing on the lock screen.

Not showing wallpaper will leave the display black and thus save on battery which is something most welcomed by users. If this implementation looks familiar, this is because this has been an option on Android smartphones for ages now.

Do note that the feature is still on the iOS beta version right now, so it may not end up in the final version of iOS 16.2 when it is released. Well, we just have to wait until then to find out whether the new options would be present.

So, what do you guys think of the Always-On Display implementation on the iPhone 14 Pro series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


The iPhone 14 Series may be 15% more expensive than its predecessor

The Apple iPhone 14 Series is expected for release next month and it may be significantly more expensive than previous iPhone models. In fact, according to reliable tipster on everything Apple Ming-Chi Kuo, the average selling price of all iPhone 14 models will have an approximately 15 per cent bump.

Taking to Twitter, Kuo said that he estimated the iPhone 14 Series price would increase by 15 per cent compared to the iPhone 13 Series. Moreover, Hon/Hai Foxconn would be one of the biggest winners of the price hike due to two iPhone 14 Pro’s increased pricing and higher shipment proportion.

The tipster further elaborated that Hon Hai is the major electronic manufacturing service (EMS) for iPhone 14 series, with around 60 to 70 per cent of order proportion. Hence, its revenue will markedly benefit from an increased iPhone 14 series price.

Kuo then backed his prediction by pointing out how Hon Hai recently raised its full-year performance to “growing” from “roughly flat”. Besides that, other sources have also claimed that the upcoming iPhones will have an increased price, including Taiwanese research firm TrendForce.

The firm predicts that the iPhone 14 Pro models will start with 256GB of storage to justify the price hike. Well, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet.

We do just have to wait until next month to see whether these predictions and claims are correct. In the meantime, what do you guys think of Apple potentially increasing the prices of its iPhones? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


The iPhone 14 series may finally get 6GB of RAM, with LPDDR5 exclusive for the Pro model

For a long time, Apple’s iPhone lineup has always feature one of the best mobile processors in the market. However, while the CPU’s performance and efficiency are top notch, you can’t say the same about its RAM configuration which is simply not up to par with other smartphones in the market.

Well, according to a an analysis by market research firm TrendForce, the iPhone 14 series may finally come equipped with 6GB of RAM (the standard these days) across the lineup. Furthermore, the firm also claimed that the iPhone 14 Pro series will get the faster, more power-effecieint LPDDR5 RAM compared to the LPDDR4X touted for the regular iPhone 14 models.

This information is also consistent with the prediction made by reliable tipster on everything Apple, Ming-Chi Kuo, who previously asserted the same thing. Hence, there may be some form of truth behind these claims.

Besides that, TrendForce also said that the iPhone 14 Pro models will start with 256GB of storage. However, they didn’t mention what type of memory would be used or whether the price would be increased for the entry-level Pro model.

As always, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Well, we just have to wait for Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone 14 lineup this September to be truly sure.

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.


The iPhone 14 series now available to purchase from Celcom from as low from RM43/month & more

Now is finally the time! The iPhone 14 series is now available to purchase in the Malaysian market. As usual, the telcos are ready to serve and in this news article, here's what you can get from purchasing from Celcom.

Depending on which iPhone 14 series you're purchasing, you can get it from RM103/mth with Celcom MEGA on 0% EPP. Moreover, you can also choose to trade in your old phone to enjoy a 50% buyback at an even lower price from RM43/month. Plus, if you have a Maybank and CIMB Bank card, you can get the iPhone 14 series with 0% interest with Celcom's Easy Payment Plan.

Celcom is also offering iPhone fans a package called Pair & Save. What this means is that when you purchase an iPhone 14 series model, you can save more when paired with either an Apple Watch Series mode, AirPods Pro and an iPad. You can refer to the image above on the offering based on Celcom MEGA 188/24 months contract

That's not all, upon purchasing any iPhone 14 series model, you will get to enjoy free access to Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade for three months, as well as a free month of Blacknut Cloud Gaming access. It is a cloud service where you can play thousands of games easily anywhere and anytime. Below are more details of other bundle prices.

For more information on the iPhone 14 series launch by Celcom, you may get started on either one of the links below. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple caught BOE lowering the specs on the displays it made for iPhones

After this incident, display manufacturer BOE might have ruined its opportunities with Apple. According to the latest report, BOE has gotten caught by the iPhone maker as it quietly lowered the specs on the iPhone displays it made.

BOE is one of the trusted display suppliers of Apple, together with Samsung and LG. However, due to experiencing poor yield rates, the manufacturer decided to cheat by changing the circuit width of the film transistors, making them thicker for an easy manufacturing process. Unfortunately, it got caught by Apple, and the company is now hesitant to work with the manufacturer for the iPhone 14's displays.

The report also claims that BOE has sent out a C-level executive and employees to Apple's headquarters following the incident to explain why they changed the circuit width of the transistors. They have also asked the company to approve the production of OLED panels for iPhone 14, but no clear feedback was given since then. It's said that Samsung would still be the main supplier, providing all of the higher-specced displays for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models.

Do you have anything to share regarding this article? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


The iPhone 15 Pro models this year might feature solid-state volume & power buttons

If you follow Apple closely, it's quite evident that the company is going for a buttonless iPhone in the next few years. They have got rid of the audio jack and soon the charging port with the reveal of the MagSafe wireless charging, now it's believed that the iPhone 15 Pro models could feature solid-state volume and power buttons.

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, he said that the iPhone 15 Pro models could have two Taptic Engines to provide haptic feedback to compensate for the removal of the physical buttons. Furthermore, he also believes that this feature would eventually make its way to the iPad Pro and maybe the Apple Watch Ultra as well.

(1/6)My latest survey indicates that the volume button and power button of two high-end iPhone 15/2H23 new iPhone models may adopt a solid-state button design (similar to the home button design of iPhone 7/8/SE2 & 3) to replace the physical/mechanical button design.

By removing the physical buttons, future iPhones would have an even better water resistance rating. On paper, this would prevent from moving parts wearing out in the long run. Since the pro variants could only have this, that means the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus could still use physical buttons.

Of course, it's still too early to say anything as we are months away from September. So take it with a pinch of salt but what do you think of this new feature? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 15 Pro's theme colour could be deep red this year

Every year, Apple would have an official colour theme for the iPhone Pro series annually. To refresh your memory, the iPhone 14 Pro sports a deep purple, whereby the previous two generations were in sierra blue and pacific blue. For the iPhone 15 Pro this year, it could come in dark red.

According to 9to5Mac, the media got its information from a source on Apple's plan for the iPhone 15 Pro. While there aren't any official renders (obviously), 9to5Mac did a quick mockup of how the iPhone could look in deep red, using the colour code #410D0D. In our opinion, a deep red iPhone like that is certainly attractive.

On top of that, the source also told the media that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus may come in the colour light blue and pink. Of course, all this information is still way too early and Apple can always change their minds. It's possible that Apple is just testing which theme colours look the best.

You can take this news with a pinch of salt but what do you think of the iPhone 15 Pro in deep red? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone 16 pro variants could get a huge display size upgrade

The iPhone 15 series isn't even out yet but here we are with rumours of the iPhone 16 series. But according to a reliable display industry analyst, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could likely use a 6.3 and 6.9-inch display respectively.

The analyst, who goes by the name of Ross Young told MacRumors.com that he will be revealing the "actual sizes to two decimal places during his speech at the Display Week conference in Los Angeles on May 23". That being said, it's unknown what the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus would use. For reference, the current iPhone 14 Pro models are using 6.1 and 6.7 inches.

For the iPhone 15 series, the display sizes are expected to be the same so no changes there. As for Young's track record, he has accurate information on the ProMotion feature prior to the iPhone 13 Pro, as well as the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Besides that, he also predicted the 6th Gen iPad mini would use an 8.3-inch display which turned out to be true.

Currently, the iPhone 15 series is rumoured to have a buttonless body and USB C ports. Of course, it's best to take this news with a pinch of salt so until then, just stay tuned for the official news only at TechNave.com.


The iPhone SE 2020 is ranked top 5 of DxOMark's audio review

DxOMark is usually associated with ranking smartphone camera quality online, but for some reason, they came up with an Audio review for the Apple iPhone SE 2020 first instead of the camera. Despite that, they gave 70 points which is pretty good and this lands the iPhone SE 2020 in the top 5 in terms of audio.

According to DxOMark, the iPhone SE 2020 has a good balance and dynamics performance for the midrange and treble but not so much for the bass section. Still, the device didn't feel like breaking apart when they tried maximizing the volume and for some reason, the music app still has an inverted stereo during landscape orientation.

On top of that, they also noted the Recording feature on the device is quite excellent. It exceeded well in the area of timbre performance, microphone occlusions, signal-to-noise ratio, as well as (almost) absent artefacts even at high SPL. Although the feature is quite consistent, there is still a slight lack of low- and high-end extension, and the slow automatic gain control at high SPL.

With 70 points sitting at the 5th spot, the iPhone SE 2020 is just behind the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro Max (71 points), iPhone XS Max and OPPO Find X2 Pro and (74 points), Huawei Mate 20 X (75 points), and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (76 points). Not bad huh? Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone SE 2020 launching date for Malaysia officially announced

If you have been patiently waiting for the iPhone SE 2020 model, here's some good news. We just received word that the smartphone will be available to order on apple.com/my as well as the Apple Store app on 11 May 2020 in Malaysia. On top of that, it will also be available in selected Apple Authorised Resellers and carriers later that week.

Depending on the memory variants you're planning to get, the new iPhone SE 2020 will start from RM1999 for the 64GB model. If you want bigger storages, the 128GB model is RM2199 whereas the 256GB model costs RM2699. Coming in white, black and the popular (PRODUCT)RED, it features the latest A13 Bionic chipset, a 4.7-inch inch Retina HD display, 3GB of RAM, a 1821mAh battery pack with fast-charging support, a single 12MP wide-angle rear camera and a 7MP front selfie snapper.

We will be expecting the local telcos to release their iPhone SE 2020 promotion soon next week, so until then, stay tuned for our comparison on which package suits you the best at TechNave.com. Stay safe and stay healthy!


The iPhone SE Plus tech specs leak with the Touch ID back on the side button and more

Just after a week of unveiling the iPhone SE 2020, it seems that Apple also have plans for a plus variant. However, reports that the "iPhone SE Plus" will be delayed until next year and information is scarce until now. According to @theapplehub, tech specs have been leaked and here's what we know so far.

From the Twitter post, the iPhone SE Plus might either be sporting a 5.5-inch or 6.1-inch LCD display and looking at the phone design, there won't be any Touch ID/home button so it's based on the iPhone XR/11 body build. That said, one interesting note is that the Touch ID will be relocated to the side together with the power button. Rumours also have it that the notch would be smaller or there's none at all.

The so-called “iPhone SE Plus” is most likely a 3rd generation iPhone SE set to be released early next year. pic.twitter.com/85sTjVks2Z

Other than that, the iPhone SE Plus might use an A13 or A14 Bionic chipset. It would make sense for the device to feature the latter since the iPhone 12 series would be rolled out by then, but for keeping the cost affordable, the company should resort to the A13 Bionic chipset. As for the release date, it may be released in March or April 2021.

Since this is just a rumour, it's best to take this news with a pinch of salt. We are expecting to see more iPhone SE Plus rumours in the coming weeks, so until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iPhone SE had just gotten cheaper!

Well, it looks like there’s been some price cuts for Apple devices as of late. We reported earlier that the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus both gotten “free” memory upgrades in the form of discounted pricing for the larger internal storage models. Now, it seems that even the iPhone SE had gotten a price cut.

Local Apple reseller, Switch, had announced that the base model iPhone SE 16GB is now available for only RM1699, effectively making it a RM250 discount over the usual pricing of RM1949. Sadly, the discount seemed to be only valid for the 16GB model, the 64GB model remain priced at RM2199.

Just a re-cap, the iPhone SE is almost an iPhone 6S housed in a smaller form factor, both shared the same Apple A9 chipset and 2GB of RAM as well as having the same rear camera. The biggest difference is the screen size, as well as the iPhone SE having only a 1.2MP front camera instead of the 5MP unit on the iPhone 6S. Battery size is similar at 1624mAh and 1715mAh for the SE and 6S respectively.

The price cut seemed to be only offered by Switch thus far. While there had been no official word of a new model arriving soon, this could be a move to clear off the 16GB stocks to make way for a possible 32GB model.


The iPhone XI may have a weird triple camera setup according to leaked renders

An iPhone with a triple camera setup wouldn’t cause much surprise in the smartphone community. However, how the camera is setup on the device can be questionable. First leaked renders of the iPhone XI show a weird arrangement of three cameras, flash, and a mic boxed together quite horrendously in our opinion.

Known leaker, Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) shared the render for the first time on Twitter and many aren’t too happy with the design. It is still too early for the final concept of the phone thus far and OnLeaks claims that the upcoming device is still at the Engineering Validation Test (EVT) stage so there is still hope that the smartphone won’t be rocking that setup. For now, make sure you take this info with a healthy scoop of salt. What do you think? Yay or Nay? For more iPhone news and beyond, make sure you add TechNave.com on your RSS feeds!

Back from September 2019, I bring you the very 1st and very early glimpse at which I guess #Apple will unveil as #iPhoneXI!!! Yes, time has already come to meet the new #iPhone through gorgeous 5K renders made on behalf of new coming Partner @digitindia -> https://t.co/b6SxFUS2tx pic.twitter.com/97jrlTHQ5G


The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR has been unveiled starting from the price of ~RM3100

Apple has launched their 2018 refresh of iPhones starting with the iPhone XR, iPhone XS as well as the iPhone XS Max which is priced starting from 749USD(~RM3100), 999USD(~RM4135) and 1099USD(~RM4549) respectfully.

The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will have improved camera capabilities thanks to the Neural Engine that is built into the Apple 7nm A12 Bionic chipset allowing the camera to encorporate various effects well such as Bokeh with Apple's own implementation of a depth editor, lowlight, and more. The iPhone XR was not left behind as it too includes the new and improved capabilities similar to that of the iPhone XS variants.

The devices mentioned will start shipping on 21 September 2018 onwards with no confirmation date on when the devices will reach the local market. Also, it is not certain on whether Malaysia will be getting the physical Dual-SIM variant or the single physical SIM + eSIM variant. Below is the official list of specs and features so far.

Do note that there is no information in regards to the RAM capacity as well as battery size of all the devices mentioned. On a side note, Apple has also launched the new Apple Watch Series 4 which we have covered here. Stay tuned to TechNave.com as we provide further information regarding the devices that has launched.


The iPhone might support more than Apple Pay for NFC payments

It seems that Apple’s iPhones are required to support e-wallets other than their very own Apple Pay, based on a court ruling in Germany that was passed very recently. The court ruling required all “operators of electronic money infrastructure” to allow e-wallet integration, at a reasonable fee which means that you could use your Apple device to make payments even without Apple Pay.

With that said, Apple did not mention on when will they allow third-party e-wallets to utilize the NFC feature found on most modern iPhones. Not only that, but they also did not mention whether third-party e-wallets from countries other than Germany would be able to integrate their e-wallets.

Would the iPhone be a much better product if it supports e-wallets other than Apple Pay? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple changes Mac operating system name to macOS with new features coming soon

During the WWDC 2016, Apple has unveiled the next successor to its current Mac operating system the OS X 10.11 El Capitan - the macOS Sierra. Sierra promises new window tab support across multiple apps, copy and paste between devices, Siri integration, and more. It's also noted that macOS is a new naming structure so that it's consistent with the rest of the software platforms like iOS, watchOS and tvOS. Anyway, here's what we found out about Sierra.

masOS Continuity has the ability to access files on the desktop and Documents folder on any Mac, iOS device, or even a PC making it very flexible. How it's done is it will allow users to access these files on an iPhone and iPad via the iCloud Drive app, through iCloud.com, or using the iCloud for Windows app. Files will be available on the desktop and in the Documents folder if a user logs into a second Mac,

As for copy and paste between devices, this is where 'Universal Clipboard' comes in. It's a feature that allows the user to automatically copy text, photos, and more from an iPhone or iPad, and instantly paste them on a Mac. In other words, this as an advance version of copy and paste.

Next, 'Auto Unlock' is a new security feature by Sierra that enables Apple Watch users to gain access to their locked Mac by simply walking into its zone, the locked Mac can automatically unlock as long it can detect the user with the wearable.

The apps in macOS such as Maps, Mail, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and TextEdit, as well as compatible third-party apps are getting an extending tabs feature in Safari. For example, a user can browse multiple locations on Maps without losing their place; or in Pages, the user can copy and paste Pages in fullscreen mode, or jump between multiple email drafts in Mail.

In addition, Picture-in-Picture feature which can be found in iOS 9.3 is coming to Sierra, so floating a video from Safari or iTunes to a window on the desktop while working is now possible. Video windows will be resizable, draggable, and able to be pinned to the corner of the screen.

Apple is also upgrading new goodies for Photos app. Like the iOS 10, it will also have Memories feature that can automatically sort pictures based on people, location, animals and others.

If you have too many pictures, Sierra got that covered with Optimized Storage, this feature can free up space when the desktop is getting full by storing infrequently used items in iCloud;

Other than that, there's also an incoming enhanced Messages app and an updated version of Apple Music in iTunes, which is probably going to be a facelift only just like the one in iOS 10.

macOS Sierra is available to developers for testing today. Apple says a public beta will be launched in July, while the final public release is coming in the fall. We also did some digging on iOS 10 and watchOS, so feel free to check out those links and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


The iPhones have been secretly tracking your location and Apple is going to fix it

How well do you actually know about your smartphone’s location settings? While you thought you have turned off the location access of some apps, they might still be secretly tracking you without your acknowledgement. Earlier, a security researcher discovered the Apple iPhone 11 Pro constantly checks for location even the 'Location Services' has been disabled. To fix that, Apple is testing a new toggle for its 'Location Services' setting and it’s called 'Networking & Wireless'.

After the researcher, Brian Krebs, found out about the issue, Apple didn’t stay silent and ignore it. The company explained that it happens because the new iPhones are using an Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip that still isn't universally approved, Therefore, the devices will need to perform regular checks to switch off the chip where it can’t legally be used.

So iOS 13.3.1 beta 2 does have a new toggle to disable Ultra Wideband. pic.twitter.com/Tswt7V5GMV

The new toggle was spotted in the latest iOS 13.3.1 beta by a YouTube creator named Brandon Butch. However, it is said that toggling it off will not only disable the unnecessary location tracking, but could also affect the efficiency of AirDrop since the function requires highly precise location finding performed by the UWB chip.

Let us know about your opinion on the location services on smartphones nowadays on our Facebook page! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more awesome tech news.


The iQOO 11 5G will be revealed in Malaysia on this Thursday

While the iQOO 11 series got postponed in China, the phone for the Malaysian market finally has a date and that's super soon. The iQOO 11 5G will be revealed in Malaysia on 8 December 2022 and there's going to be a livestream on the iQOO Malaysia official Facebook page.

In terms of tech specs, here's what you can expect from the iQOO 11 5G. It will be featuring the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset which would make the phone the first to have it in Malaysia. Besides that, the phone will also have a 2K E6 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 5000mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge technology.

In conjunction with the upcoming event, Malaysians and iQOO fans have a chance to win prizes worth up to RM30,000 through the iQOO mystery box. This includes the iQOO 11 5G, an exclusive iQOO leather keyring and an RM100 e-voucher when you purchase an iQOO mystery box from the website with RM100. This promotion has already begun until 8 December 2022.

The iQOO 11 5G is available for online exclusive only, hence stay tuned to iQOO Malaysia Lazada and Shopee. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com


The iQOO 11 5G will have a promo sale for RM3399 with a free pair of earphones

Coming this 25 March 2023, iQOO Malaysia will have a Ramadan Sale on some of its products. This includes the iQOO 11 5G and other accessories under the company's belt.

During the sales period from 25 until 27 March 2023, customers who plan to buy the iQOO 11 for RM3399 (RRP RM3499) will get a free iQOO earpiece. Additionally, customers can also get some iQOO accessories such as the iQOO Back Clip Pro for RM99 (RRP RM219), iQOO Wireless Earphone for RM79 (RRP RM159) and iQOO Finger Sleeves at just RM9.90 (RRP RM29).

To recap, the iQOO 11 features the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a 6.78-inch 2K E6 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 5000mAh with 120W FlashCharge battery pack and many more. The memory configuration is 16GB + 256GB, and it's worth noting that there's a Vapor Chamber Liquid Cooling System and a V2 Chip for gaming and imaging.

iQOO Malaysia's Ramadan Sale can be seen at its official store on Shopee and Lazada here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The iQOO 3 is a beast with SD865 and 180Hz Super Touch Response rate, and price begins from ~RM2180

Flagship smartphones can be really expensive with some brands. Normally, the smartphones can go up to RM4000 or even more depending on the variant you choose. With brands like OnePlus, things have slightly changed as the company has always been trying to bring flagships to the market without hurting our wallets too much. Now, the brand might have a serious contender after the iQOO 3 was launched today in India.

You name it, the iQOO 3 has it. The device is packed with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 5G chipset with the support of up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Not only that, but it also comes with a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED screen with a response rate of 180Hz (don't mess this up with refresh rate). By looking at these specs, we bet you already get the idea of how powerful the iQOO 3 is.

The device will have a built-in Carbon Fiber VC Liquid Cooling that is said to reduce the surface temperature by up to 3.5°C and CPU temperature by up to 12°C. Other than that, the iQOO 3 houses a fast fingerprint sensor that allows you to unlock it in 0.29 sec with the screen on and 0.31 sec with the screen off, according to the company. On the sides, the device has Monster Touch Buttons that use two pressure-sensitive buttons to help users get into serious actions while gaming.

For photography, it packs a quad-camera setup that includes a 48MP main camera, a 13MP telephoto lens with up to 20x digital zoom, a 13MP 120° ultra-wide-angle lens that also shoots macro images, and a 2MP depth camera. The iQOO3 houses a 4440mAh battery as well with the support of 55W FlashCharge Technology. It is said the device is able to be charged up to 50% in just 15 minutes.

Last but not least, the iQOO 3 will be running on Android 10 with iQOO 1.0. After knowing all the tech specs, you must be really curious about the price. The device will be sold starting from the price of 36,990 INR (~RM2180) for 8GB + 128GB variant, 39,990 INR (~RM2357) for 8GB + 256GB variant and 44,990 INR (~RM2652) for its 5G 12GB + 256GB variant. We seriously can't believe these price points belong to the device!

What else can we say, the device sounds like a beast to us! Let us know what you think about the iQOO 3 on our Facebook page! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone launches.


The iQOO U1 is going to launch soon for ~RM730

Almost every brand has a sub-brand to target a different group of consumers to satisfy their needs. On that point, vivo do have a sub-brand which is iQOO and they will launch another new device, the iQ00 U1.

As for the display, the iQOO U1 features a 6.53-inch punch-hole screen and the screen-to-body ratio is 90.72%. The body thickness is 8.46mm and the power button/fingerprint scanner is placed at the side. The device features the Snapdragon 720G chipset, up to 128GB UFS 2.1 storage, and up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM.

As for the camera, the iQOO U1 is equipped with a 48MP Al ultra-clear (main camera) + 2MP (macro lens) + 2MP (portrait lens) triple rear camera setup. On the other hand, there are three colour variants for the device which are Secret Black, Sunny Frost White, and Star Blue. Additionally, the battery has 4500mAh and supports 18W charging.

Last but not least, the iQOO U1 has 3 different prices depending on the RAM and internal storage. There's the 6GB + 64GB version which costs RMB1198 (~RM730), while the 6GB + 128GB comes at RMB1398 (~RM852), and 8GB + 128GB is at RMB1598 (~RM974). The pre-order will start today in China and go on sale on 23 July.

Do you want vivo Malaysia to launch the iQOO series in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


The iQOO Z1x will house larger battery capacity despite having lower price

The iQOO Z1 that was launched earlier is a popular one with its MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. However, if you're looking for a similar device with a lower price, we think the upcoming iQOO Z1x will be able to cover your needs. Today, the Z1x's battery capacity has been revealed and we think it's really worth considering.

According to previous rumours, the iQOO Z1x will be featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset. Other than that, the device will also come with a high refresh rate screen and 33W fast-charging support. The latest leak has revealed that the budget version iQOO Z1 will have a larger 5,000mAh battery despite its lower price tag.

The iQOO Z1 was launched with a price of 2,198 Yuan (~RM1,329) last month. It is not sure how much cheaper that the iQOO Z1x will be. However, with more and more rumours surfacing, we believe that we'll get to know the answer soon!

Let us know what you think about the iQOOZ1x on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone rumours.


The iQOO Z7 Series will be launching in Malaysia on 10 April 2023

In mid of March, iQOO Malaysia teased that a new device will be coming here and true enough, the iQOO Z7 5G and iQOO Z7x 5G have been confirmed. These two phones are scheduled to launch on 10 April 2023.

Since the iQOO Z7 has already been launched in India, here are the official tech specs. The iQOO Z7 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable up to 1TB via microSD card). The battery pack is 4500mAh and supports 44W fast charging, whereas the AMOLED display is 6.38 inches in FHD+ resolution.

Moreover, it has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 64MP (main sensor, OIS) + 2MP (bokeh) lens, and the front camera is 16MP. As for the iQOO Z7x 5G, it's not launched yet but is said to feature a Snapdragon 695 chipset, as well as an 8GB + 128GB memory configuration. The display is not that bad, measuring 6.65 inches with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The IPS LCD is joined by an 8MP front camera, while the 50MP + 2MP cam setup is behind. The battery could be big too, using 6000mAh and supports 80W fast charging via USB C. Currently, the official price for the iQOO Z7 is 23,999 Rupee (~RM1286) and it comes in Norway Blue and Pacific Night colour scheme.

Are you excited about the upcoming iQOO Z7 series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for our official news coverage, only at TechNave.com.


The iQOO Z7 series is now on discount for as low as RM799

On 5.5 today, iQOO Malaysia is running a one-day promotion sale on both Shopee and Lazada. From as low as RM799, here are the things you can get from iQOO.

Upon visiting the official online stores, it was shown that the iQOO Z7 series is on discount. The iQOO Z7x 5G (8GB + 128GB) is the one that's on sale for RM799 (RRP RM999), followed by the 8GB + 256GB variant and iQOO Z7 5G (12GB + 256GB) for RM879 and RM1259 (RRP RM1099 and RM1499) respectively. In addition, you are entitled to a 10% rebate and an extra RM50 off voucher when you purchase the iQOO Z7 Series on Shopee.

Recapping the tech specs, the iQOO Z7 comes with a Snapdragon 782G chipset, a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 64MP main camera with OIS and a 120W FlashCharge technology. On the other hand, the iQOO Z7x is a lesser variant using a Snapdragon 695 chipset, but with a bigger 6000mAh battery supporting 80W fast charging. It also has a 120Hz (IPS) display and its main camera is 50MP.

For more information about the sales, you can visit the aforementioned online stores on Shopee and Lazada. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The in-display selfie camera Huawei Nova 4 could be coming on 17 December 2018

Huawei recently posted a teaser image on their Weibo account showing off the upcoming Huawei Nova 4 for a release date on 17 December 2018 in Changsha, China. The teaser reveals that the Nova 4 will likely have an almost all screen display with a single hole for the selfie or front camera in the top left corner. While there is Chinese text above the date, all it seems to indicate is that same in-display selfie or front camera. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but we expect it in the coming months.

Like the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the Nova 4 is expected to come with a Kirin 980 chipset with dual NPU and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Other expected tech specs include 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and Android 9 Pie with EMUI 9. We also expect a triple rear camera as in previous rumours to complement the possible 24MP in-display front camera.

As usual, do take the unconfirmed or expected details with a pinch of salt, as they haven't been confirmed officially just yet. Would you appreciate a nearly all screen Nova 4 more? How much would you buy it for? We're expecting another value price from the Huawei Nova series so, perhaps below RM2K? Let us know in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The joyami Smart Rice Cooker S1 will be priced at RM99 in Shopee's 3.15 Mega Sale at midnight later

Shopee Malaysia's 3.15 Mega Sale is going to begin soon at midnight later and many products are going on sale. Among the brands, newcomer joyami by TOKIT, a smart kitchen appliance brand will be selling some of the products from a starting price of RM79 only.

Exclusively on its official online store in Shopee, there will be a total of four smart kitchen appliances on sale. The most affordable one is the joyami Transparent Electric Kettle at RM79 (RRP RM129), followed by the joyami Smart Rice Cooker S1 will go on sale at just RM99 (RRP RM299) only at midnight later.

On the other hand, there is also the joyami Smart Induction Cooktop with RM100 off so it will be priced at RM299 (RRP RM399) only. Finally, the joyami Multi-purpose Chef's Pan will be on sale for RM109 (RRP RM149). If you're looking for some smart kitchen appliance products such as these, why not give them a try?

The joyami smart kitchen appliances may seem like any other similar products but with some perks. For starters, the Smart Rice Cooker S1 comes with Multiple Cooking Functions such as Regular cooking, Quick-cooking, Keep Warm, Stew, Soup, Cake, Yogurt, Re-heating and others. Then for the Multi-purpose Chef's Pan, it can conduct heat quickly or evenly with high-temperature resistance of up to 200℃ due to the Stainless Steel Magnetic Conductive Composite Bottom.

To learn more about joyami by TOKIT, you can visit the page on its Shopee platform here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple claims that having no physical SIM card on the iPhone 14 series is beneficial when travelling overseas

Apple raised a few eyebrows recently after the tech giant decided to remove the physical SIM card slot from all the iPhone 14 models in the United States. With eSIM the only option for iPhone 14 series users, many raised concerns over the viability of using the devices while travelling abroad and Apple has since reassured consumers of the benefits of using eSIM while travelling.

In a new support document dealing specifically with using eSIM while travelling overseas, Apple claims that there are various “options and benefits” to not having a physical SIM slot. The tech giant said that eSIM is more secure as it can’t be removed from an iPhone that is lost or stolen.

Moreover, Apple also said that eSIMs eliminate the need to obtain, carry and swap physical SIM cards or waste precious time by having to wait for the physical SIMs to arrive by mail. Besides that, the support document also shared information with customers in the United States looking to roam internationally with their existing carrier, how to purchase an eSIM from a local carrier while abroad and how to purchase a prepaid eSIM from a worldwide service provider.

The support document also noted that the iPhone XS and newer can store up to 8 or more eSIMs and that iPhone 13 and newer can have two eSIMs active at the same time. Looking at how hard Apple is pushing for eSIM adoption, the removal of the physical SIM card slot may be extended in the future by the company.

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


The latest Canon digital compact cameras - PowerShot G5 X Mark II & G7 X Mark III now in Malaysia starting from RM2999

As of 10 September 2019, Canon Marketing Malaysia has finally brought in the two latest digital compact cameras - the PowerShot G5 X Mark II and PowerShot G7 X Mark III in the Malaysia market. For a camera, it's pretty affordable and starts from RM2999 only.

Announced back in July, the two digital compact cameras can be now purchased at every Canon authorized dealers. The PowerShot G5 X Mark II is retailed at RM3599 (available in black), whereas the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is on sale for RM2999 (available in black and silver).

Featuring a stellar combination of DSLR speed, quality and lightweight handling, both products sport a 20.1MP, 1-inch stacked CMOS sensor, a wide aperture of f/1.8- f/2.8 with a good optical zoom of 5X (PowerShot G5 X Mark II) and 4.2x (PowerShot G7 X Mark III) and Canon’s DIGIC 8 processor for both stills and uncropped 4K videos.

To read more about the tech specs and features, you can head over to our previous news coverage right here to check it out. Stay tuned for more Canon news at TechNave.com.


The latest OPPO R19 could be the first to run on the Helio P80 Chipset

Based on the reports from gizchina.com, the upcoming OPPO R19 might be the first to be powered by a Mediatek Helio P80 Chipset. Other than the R19, the Mediatek Helio P80 will be expected to be available on majority of the mid-range phones in the coming year of 2019.

In terms of the improvements that the 12nm chipset, the Helio P80 comes with a enchanced AI performance as well as CPU and GPU performance which might even outperform the Kirin 980. However, this comparison is solely on paper and it does not reflect on actual real life performance. Other than that, there is no news on when the OPPO R19 such as the when it will be available in Malaysia as well as the price of it. For more update like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The latest OnePlus 9 series leaks without a periscopic lens and color filter lens

OnePlus is now working closely on their upcoming flagship OnePlus 9 series and it is rumored to be launching three smartphones under the series this time. Although the company manufactures great flagship smartphones in terms of software and hardware, there is still one weakness which is the camera qualities. And the latest leaks shows that the coming OnePlus 9 series will still be lacking the periscope lens on its camera setup.

According to the leaks, the OnePlus 9 Pro will be coming in with a quad camera setup on the rear while the OnePlus 9 will only be equipped with a triple rear camera setup. In terms of the camera sensors, both of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will sport a 50MP main camera, 20MP ultrawide angle lens and a 12MP telephoto lens. As for the forth sensor for the OnePlus 9 Pro will no longer be a color filter sensor but may be replacing it with an imaging stabilizing sensor.

In terms of the chipset, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will both be sporting the Snapdragon 888 chipset while the third model, OnePlus 9 lite will come with a Snapdragon 865 chipset. As for the OnePlus 9 lite, the leaks also mentioned it shares a lot of similarities with the OnePlus 8T in terms of hardware. This will be the first time OnePlus is launching 3 models in one flagship series.

With that said, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and Malaysia release dates, so do take this with a pinch of salt. All we got here is that it may be debuted in March 2021. So do stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


The latest Razer Ornata V2 gaming mech keyboard is now available in Malaysia for RM499

If you're looking for a new mechanical keyboard for your #WorkFromHome station setup, you might want to check out the latest Razer Ornata V2 which just got released recently worldwide. Featuring Hybrid Mecha-Membrane switches, this Razer keyboard was initially thought to be available in the USA and Singapore but turns out the Malaysia market can purchase it too. The cost? RM499 officially.

Diving deeper into the features, the Razer Ornata V2 is now equipped with dedicated media controls, alongside a scrolling wheel and three media keys for more control through Razer Synapse 3. The wrist rest pad also makes a return for the gamers who play long gaming sessions which can be detached, and as always, the keyboard keybindings, custom profiles, Chroma RGB can be adjusted on the said program. On top of that, you can access unique lighting effects and in-game integrations from over 100 games such as Apex Legends, Warframe and more.

As much as it is marketed as a gaming keyboard, it can also be used for working long hours which is perfect for the current Conditional Movement Control Order. Filled with rich programmable customization options, you can learn more about the Razer Ornata V2 on the official website right here.

So what do you think about the keyboard? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The latest WhatsApp beta allows users to answer calls on Android smartwatches

WhatsApp might have finally decided to release a feature that some Android smartwatch users have been waiting for. In the latest beta, the messaging app gets support for answering calls directly on the wearables, but there's some catch.

According to the source, the feature is only compatible with the Wear OS 3 smartwatches. Besides that, it is currently a one-way affair, meaning you can only pick up calls but not initiate them. If you'd like to give a call to someone, you still have to take out your phone to do so.

Furthermore, not all Wear OS 3 smartwatches work with it. The current list of devices is quite limited, including only the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, the Montblanc Summit 3, and the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. If you have all the requirements fulfilled and participated in WhatsApp's testing program, you may try out the feature now. It's worth mentioning that it doesn't need you to head over to the setting, as it's turned on by default.

What do you think about the feature? Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more new app updates.


The latest WhatsApp beta comes with dark mode for iOS users

Dark mode is everything right now. Not only will it help you to save battery life, but your eyes will also be less stressful too while looking at the dimmed screen. While dark mode has been made available in many apps, there is still one app that we use a lot still haven’t gotten the trending feature yet, and it is WhatsApp. Now, the beta for WhatsApp with dark mode has rolled out to iOS users in the App Store, does that mean it will be coming really soon to everyone?

Earlier, the Android users have already gotten the taste of dark mode on WhatsApp with a beta version rolled out on Google Play Store. Finally, the iOS users can now enjoy the feature too. However, not everyone gets to download the beta WhatsApp with dark mode, you still have to join WhatsApp TestFlight program, which has been full for a long period of time.

If you really can’t wait to try out the feature on WhatsApp, you can also download an APK from unauthorized sites. If you are not in a hurry, you might as well wait for the new public update as downloading APK does contain risks. Since the beta for both Android and iOS have rolled out, the time to get your WhatsApp a new dark interface will not be far away.

Let us know what you think about this on our Facebook page! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more new app features.


The latest iOS update allows users to reset a locked iPhone without using PC

Factory reset a locked iPhone can be a hassle. Users would have to connect the device to a PC to perform the necessary action. Now, it looks like you won't have to do that anymore, as the new iOS update is saving you some troubles by allowing users to directly reset a locked iPhone without connecting to any external devices.

The latest iOS 15.2 update added the ability to erase and reset a locked iPhone or iPad without using a PC or Mac. When you're on the 'Security Lockout' screen after countless failed password attempts, you will see an 'Erase iPhone' option on the bottom right corner. If you're sure to proceed, enter your Apple ID password as the final step to wipe the device clean.

Modern problems require modern solutions. This new feature added by Apple should help users avoid looking for a PC to reset their locked Apple devices. With just a few taps on the screen, and you're good to go. However, if you happen to be at a place where you can't connect to Wi-Fi or cellular, you still have to follow the traditional method.

What do you think about this new feature from the latest iOS update? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


The latest leak suggests next Apple event could also bring AirPods 3 and Pencil 3

The next Apple Event will be happening in just a few days. Not only bringing the 2021 iPads, but the company might also present the AirPods 3 and Apple Pencil 3 at the press event titled "Spring Loaded". Before that happens, a video has been leaked as well showing the new Apple Pencil is returning with a glossy design.

It is worth mentioning that the company launched the first generation of Apple Pencil with a glossy surface but has later turned to a matte surface for its successor. The upcoming iPad accessory is also expected to feature the ability to magnetically attach to the side of the tablets. At the moment, it is not sure if there are any other new features.

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For AirPods 3, it was reported earlier that the tech giant will only be launching the product in Q3 2021. However, the latest Chinese leak surfaced is telling us another story. As for now, the upcoming Apple Event is still a mysterious one to us with nobody knowing what is exactly going to happen. The event is even said to be the one for the new iMac to show up. Could Apple launch this many products at one time?

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


The latest macOS Monterey is turning old Macs into bricks

The latest version of macOS, Monterey, had arrived last week. However, it looks like it might not be an attractive update to some users as they complain that the OS update is bricking their old Macs. Recently, a surge of users took the issue onto various social platforms revealing that their Mac devices are unusable after installing the update.

According to the reports, most of them are for the older Mac models rather than the new Apple silicon-based Macs. A Reddit user says that the update has bricked a 2017 iMac and never restarted again after it said it needed a restart. However, the same user's older 2015 MacBook Air seems to have no problem with the update.

A solution suggested on Apple Support Communities is to revive or restore their Mac's firmware. "In very rare circumstances, such as a power failure during a macOS update or upgrade, a Mac may become unresponsive and so the firmware must be revived or restored," according to a support document.

To be safe, it's better not to update your old Macs since the Monterey is still in its first version and might have many bugs. Apple is currently testing macOS 12.1, but it isn't expected to release for several more weeks. Let us know what you think about the article by leaving a comment. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


The latest update for Huawei's EMUI 10 OS is starting from October!

There’s another great news for Huawei Fans today because Huawei has just officially released its latest EMUI 10 OS update plan! While the new update was first pre-installed in the Mate 30 series, there will be a total of 33 models scheduled to be updated next in line from October to December.

According to the schedule, it confirms that the P30 series will be the first in line to start beta testing from mid-October whereas the next series in line will be the Mate 20 series, followed by the Mate 10 open beta in late November while P20, the Nova series and many more will be updated accordingly. Besides, the Honor series will also be getting the latest beta version of Magic UI 3.0 from late October to December as well.

The EMUI 10 OS improves the smoothness and performance on existing Huawei devices. It is more organized on the system settings and allows the smartphone to cast its screen directly on to the Windows 10 devices. Also, it comes with a new system-wide dark mode. With this new updated, it will turn all the apps to dark mode including those apps that don’t have a dark mode to comply.

Do checkout the last article we've covered on the EMUI 10 for more details. So are you excited to get the latest EMUI 10 OS update on your devices? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


Apple clarifies iPhone 11's weird location tracking issue

If you own an iPhone 11, you may have encountered a weird issue earlier this week. Reports claimed that the Apple smartphone would ask for the user's location data occasionally, even if you set all apps and services to note ask for your location.

According to security expert Brian Krebs, there is something not listed in the settings of iPhone 11 that does this. The only way you can disable the service is to switch off location services. Apple has now come out to clarify that the issue is caused by the model's new ultra-wideband technology. Fortunately, an update to disable it should be provided in the future. For more info on the issue, you can check out KrebsonSecurity.

Were you affected by this? Do let us know if it happened to you on our Facebook page. For other tech news like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The legendary Nokia 3310 is back with a refresh after almost 17 years!

The Nokia 3310, a phone announced back on 1 September 2000, which had seen 126 million units being sold worldwide, and was one of the most successful phones in history. It gained cult status due to its durability. Today, we see the return of the modern classic, a refreshed Nokia 3310, reborn with a modern twist on design and features.

Make no mistake, the refreshed Nokia 3310 is not a smartphone, it remains a feature phone, just like what the original was. All the features that defined the original Nokia 3310 had been retained, as the 2017 model remains thin, light and incredibly durable.

The new Nokia 3310 is a 2G feature phone that runs on Nokia Series 30+. It features a 2.4-inch QVGA display with a polarized layer for better readability in sunlight, and packs a simple 2MP camera on the back that’s complete with LED flash. On board storage is only 16MB but is expandable up to 32GB using a MicroSD. Powered by a removable 1200mAh battery, the strengths of this phone is its 22 hours talk time, and month long standby time. A Micro-USB port makes it easy to recharge the phone.

The legendary “Snake”, which was one of the most entertaining games of its era, is back with a little update that makes it even more fun to play on the new color screen. Keeping up with the feature phone standards is a MP3 player and FM radio, as well as the now seemingly forgotten 3.5mm headphone jack.

The new Nokia 3310 will have a global retail price of €49 (about RM230), but is expected to cost less in our region. Asia Pacific (which includes Malaysia) will be one of the first market to receive it alongside Africa, Europe, Middle East, and India in the 2nd quarter of this year. It will be available in a variety of 4 colours, two glossy colours, Warm Red and Yellow, as well as two matte colours, Dark Blue and Grey. What do you think of this 2017 refresh of the Nokia 3310? Do you think it still has a place in the modern smartphone era. Let us know in the comments below, or on our Facebook page. And stay tuned with us on TechNave.com for more details.


The lightest Business Laptop ASUS ExpertBook B9 Unboxing & Hands-On!

The ASUS ExpertBook B9 is officially available in Malaysia starting from the price of RM6299. It is claimed to be the lightest business laptop with the weight of just 870g and a huge 66Wh battery that can last up to 24 hours.

In terms of the tech specs, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 is equipped with up to an Intel Core i7-10510U processor, Intel UHD Graphics 620, and coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD. So let's have a closer look into it with the unboxing video below.Do check out our in-depth review here.


The list of eligible Samsung devices that are getting One UI 3.0 update is here

Here comes the time for smartphone manufacturers to gradually roll out the latest Android 11 update for their UI. For Samsung users, the list of eligible devices has finally been published in the Egyptian Samsung Members app today. This time, there are over 40 models that will get the One UI 3.0 update and the timeline has been revealed as well.

Earlier, the company has rolled out the beta versions of the UI for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note20, Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z Fold 2 series. Now, the stable versions will be arriving for the devices and other Samsung models as well. It is worth mentioning that the updates will arrive depending on the regions. Therefore, the following list might not indicate Malaysian users will get the One UI 3.0 within the mentioned timeline.

Have you found your Samsung device on the list? If yes, let us know how excited you are to get the update on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech updates.


The longer you game the hotter your chicken will be as KFConsole goes official

After teasing the KFConsole for a release on 11 December, the KFConsole has been launched. Made in conjunction with KFC gaming, Cooler Master, Intel, ASUS and Seagate, the KFConsole turns out to be a gaming PC that will be VR ready and can deliver 240fps with up to 240Hz output and 4K-TV gaming. Oh, and yeah, that Chicken Chamber which will keep your fried chicken warm is real too.

Apparently built by Cooler Master’s Mod team, other notable tech specs and features include an Intel Nuc 9 (9th Gen Intel Core i9), hot-swappable GPU slot (which will use an ASUS GPU for now) and Seagate BarraCuda SSD. There’s been no mention as to Malaysia price or release dates or other details like memory or even what games or operating system it will run on, but the overall design makes it look like a giant airfryer.

Hopefully, they’ve got a built-in oil or grease filter as well but it could be the best thing to get for your finger-licking fried chicken-loving gamer. What do you think? Would you get it to warm up your McDonald’s Spicy chicken or Kyochon instead? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.

The console wars are over.Introducing the KFConsole. #PowerYourHunger pic.twitter.com/k7AM6g61Ip


The magnetic charger on the realme Flash can charge up to 50W charging power!

We saw the official poster of realme’s upcoming realme Flash with the first magnetic charging support on an Android smartphone. Today, a new leak shoes the real image of the realme Flash as well as a video showing the charging speeds with the MagDart charger.

According to the video, the MagDart charger sticks onto the back of the realme Flash and in just 3 minutes, the realme Flash is charged from 18% to 25%. With this pace, we assumed that it would probably take less than an hour to fully charge the 4400mAh battery from 0% to 100%. It also shows that the charger will deliver about 35W of charging power to the phone which means the MagDart has an output of 50W.

From the image, we can see that the MagDart charger is pretty thin for a wireless charger that sticks on the rear of your phone. It is also worth mentioning that the charger comes with a cooling fan as well as on the phone itself, so it will be having a proper cooling effect while performing the fast charging. Data also shows that the realme Flash supports a good 15W charging power too.

As of now, there is still no official information on the tech specs and the actual release date yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


The morning news about KL Sentral being quarantined due to COVID-19 is fake news

This morning, I'm sure most of you have received a message from your friends and family about KL Sentral being quarantined due to COVID-19 virus. The news spread fast on WhatsApp and Twitter and apparently, news has it that the authorities are shutting down the north and east side of KL Sentral area. But that is not really true and here's what we found out.

Apparently, there was an image by Khazanah Nasional Berhad (2 March 2020) stating that the Mercu UEM building around KL Sentral got vacated, it was for a cleaning operation when they learned that one of the staff members has been infected. However, it turns out not to be entirely true especially the part about the north and east side of KL Sentral area shutting down. [Updated] Initially, there was a Bernama tweet saying it was fake news but it has been taken down since after lunch hour. PwC's marketing and communications team has also reached out to us and gave an official statement about the incident.

The message that was floating around WhatsApp and Twitter

So in other words, it's just business as usual for KL Sentral. All LRT, MRT and Monorail trains are still running normally on schedule as confirmed by @MyRapidKL. In addition, nobody has been tested positive for the infection but some of the offices have told their employees to work from home. While I understand that it's better to be safe than sorry, but it's not cool to create panic with unconfirmed news and spreading false information across. Also, do continue to look after your hygiene by regularly washing your hands.

Please also remember that anyone can get fined up to RM100K, jailed or both for reporting fake news. Stay tuned for more local news at TechNave.com.


The new 11th-gen processor HUAWEI laptop might be the next HUAWEI Matebook X or Matebook X Pro

The tech giant HUAWEI has just announced the Matebook X 2020 last month. It is the first lightweight with slim design window laptop that equipped with a pressure-sensitive trackpad. Today, there’s a new HUAWEI laptop found on a benchmark site which is expected to be the new Matebook X or Matebook X Pro.

According to the source, the laptop was spotted on UserBenchmark by the leaker_rogame(@_rogame).  It comes with the motherboard XXX EMULD-WXX9-PCB powered by Intel’s 11th-gen Core i7-1160G7 processor coupled with 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The score on the benchmark for the precessor is scored at 66.4% which is considered an average benchmark score.

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As for the displays, the laptop will come with a 3:2 aspect ratio screen and a 3000 x 2000 resolution. In terms of the graphics, It shows that it will be using the Intel Iris Xe Graphics and runs on Windows 10.  With these tech specs, it is expected to be the new HUAWEI Matebook X or Matebook X Pro as it is a big upgrade to the last Matebook X Pro 2020 which equipped with a 10th-gen Intel Processor coupled with LPDDR3 RAM.

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation for the tech specs and also pricing, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But we are expecting this new model to be launched next year since the previous predecessor just launched last month. Stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


The new AirPods Max might appear alongside AirPods Pro 2 by this year

Apple might launch the AirPods Pro 2 by this year. However, reputable analyst Mark Gurman claims that it will not be the only new gadget the company will present, as AirPods Max might also get its upgrade after a considerably long time.

The over-ear headphones are reportedly getting a makeover, bringing more colours for customers to choose from. Apple has been trying to incorporate more colour choices into its products. The company previously launched the iMac in seven colours. Furthermore, Gurman also mentioned a price drop for the upcoming headphones, but it sounds more like what he hopes rather than what will happen. Other than that, not much is known about the AirPods Max.

Meanwhile, the AirPods Pro 2 is said to bring support for lossless audio, which is a feature that is already available on Apple Music. It might also arrive with a design change, with the iconic stems being removed by turning into something that has a more streamlined look. In technical aspect, the battery would get an updrage to last longer after a single charge.

Are you excited about seeing these new AirPods? Leave a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech gadget news.


The new AirPods Pro could appear at the Apple Event this week

In addition to the annual release of the next-gen iPhone models and Apple Watch Series, there are new reports that a new AirPods Pro could make its debut at the Apple Event this week. This was reported by Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter and here's what he said about the AirPods Pro.

Initially, the AirPods Pro was believed to be released in October for the second round of Apple Event. However, Gurman thinks the next-gen AirPods Pro could be announced alongside the iPhone 14 series and Apple Watch Series 9. The reason was that he was being told so by a source that seems "trustworthy".

On top of that, he was informed of some new features of the new AirPods Pro. This includes a new H2 chipset that provides improved audio quality, longer battery life and a new charging case with Find My support. Moreover, it could have new fitness tracking capabilities, improved in-ear detection as well as Bluetooth LE Audio.

Compared with the current AirPods Pro, it sounds like the new version is a huge improvement. Gurman also said the new AirPods Pro could connect to multiple devices and may have a new look. It was said that Apple thought of removing the stems below the earbuds but that remains to be seen. Knowing Apple, the company should keep the original design more or less the same.

The next Apple Event will be happening on 7 September 2022. In Malaysia's timing, the livestream will begin at 1 AM via apple.com, the Apple TV app and YouTube. Stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


The new Apple Macbook Pro outsolds competitors in just five days

For those who are looking to get their own unit of the new MacBook Pro – you may have to wait. The new MacBook Pro is already setting new sales record for Apple, and now there are numbers to back that claim. The report states that the new models took only 5 days to out sell just about every other laptops in the market.

Just five days in, the MacBook Pro models had already hit almost 80% of combined 2015 and 2016 MacBook sales – and look set to exceed 18 months of sales in the first week. This number is larger than the sales number for competing brands for the same time period.

It seems that even with the new design, the MacBook Pro is set to be one of the best selling devices around for laptops, and we will definitely see more of them at coffee shops and offices. Will they be happy with only USB Type-C connectors? We have to wait and see – so stay tuned to TechNave.


Apple completes takeover of Intel's mobile modem business

Intel has completed the sale of its mobile modem business to Apple, allowing the USA's number one tech company to take over and benefit. The deal was signed back in July 2019 and was a considered a multi-billion dollar loss for Intel despite its 1 billion USD (~RM4.17 billion) valuation, according to a Reuters report.

But Intel's loss is Apple's gain and ownership of the business will enable the latter to directly source components for its mobile devices, like the iPhone 12 when it releases some time next year. It also means that Apple will have greater control over the design and manufacturing process of related components. Overall, Apple could potentially lower the manufacturing costs for some of its devices (like the iPhone 11?) and net higher profits.

How much of an impact would this deal be for Apple? Give us your opinions on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.