Top 7 smartphones to look out for in 2017

2016 was an interesting year for smartphones, the year Huawei introduced their dual Leica camera lens P9 phone, along with Samsung’s critically acclaimed Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, also not forgetting Apple’s “courage” to remove the headphone jack on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus entirely. This year is another round of exciting devices, so here are the 7 smartphones that we are looking forward to in Malaysia this year (in no particular order).

As the 10th Anniversary year for the Apple iPhone, it’s only natural that it will get this much buzz. In fact, even before 2016 ended, some rumours about the device has already surfaced.

So what have we heard so far? Well, so far rumours around it are only based on the exterior design and features of the device. They said it will go back to a glass body covering even the top and bottom, wireless charging, OLED display with the Touch ID embedded beneath it. We expect the A10 Fushion Chip to be upgraded further too, same goes to their dual rear camera with the Zoom In capability.

The iPhone 8 series is likely to be announced in September 2017.

As for the Galaxy S8, we got news that it could go full bezel-less and even have 8GB RAM on board which seems a bit of an overkill. The dual edge curved design should also be present, and we might even see it feature the first Snapdragon 835 processor and a 4K display for VR purposes (although that didn't work out so well for Sony). Other than that, it might also have its own digital assistant, which we reported a few times before.

The Galaxy S8 is supposedly set for release somewhere near MWC 2017 in March, but may have been pushed back due to the recent announcement of the Note 7 report. Speaking of that…

After Samsung addressed the the cause, it was also confirmed by Samsung CEO D. J. Koh that the Galaxy Note 8 is coming and affirmed that it will be “better” and “safer” than its predecessor. This is super fresh news, so we don’t have anything in hand to tell you about what to expect, but hopefully it will be a safe device to own when it launches.

Another Samsung entry, we know. But we can’t help it because this is not just your regular phone, but a foldable one. Code named as the Galaxy X, this one was conceived from a patent listing with graphs of how the foldable device could look like. So far, it definitely looks promising and we hope to see it appearing sometime in 2017.

Ah Nokia, a fan favourite from the past has finally made a come back starting with the Nokia 6 which by the way - got sold out in China according to various sources. But the Finnish giant isn’t done there, in fact, they will be present at the upcoming MWC 2017 announcing their next flagship called the Nokia 8 or P1, and even the mid-range “Heart” as well.

The Nokia 8 / P1 is said to feature a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB of RAM, and up to 256 GB of internal memory, 22.6 megapixel rear camera. 5.3-inch display with Gorilla Glass 5, a right-hand fingerprint scanner and a 3500 mAh with quickcharge. While the Heart features an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 5.2-inch 720p display, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory.

Expect Nokia to introduce their new devices at MWC 2017 in March 2017.

While we are still on the topic of MWC 2017, Huawei is also making an appearance and you can be sure the anticipated P10 series will make a debut. So far, we have only got rumour news of how it will look like, but we think it should look more or less the same as the P9.

Tech-specs wise, it should feature a Kirin 960 just like the Mate 9, a pair of 12MP Leica lens for the main cameras, EMUI 5.0 based on Android 7.0 Nougat, 5.5-inch Quad HD display, and possibly a 6GB RAM and 256GB ROM for the P10 Plus, while the standard P10 should carry 4GB RAM.

We're looking forward to some new easy-to-use camera feature as light painting was introduced for the P8 and the still unique black and white monochrome mode for the P9. From recent teasers it appears that the P10 will have a monochrome mode + dual front camera allowing for easy "portrait mode" selfie bokeh shots. It may also come in multiple colours such as blue, green, pink and purple.

Last but not least, is the Honor V9 or as it may be called internationally, the Honor V8 Pro. Rumoured for announcement on 21 February in China, it would be great if it makes its way to MWC as well.

Tech specs are rumoured to include a 2.4GHz Kirin 960 processor, 4GB / 6GB RAM, 64GB storage and a 5.5-inch 2K display but what really gets us interested is that it may be the first Honor to pack in monochrome mode with a 12MP + 12MP dual lens rear camera.

Featuring a 4000 mAh battery, it should be noted that it could also be the first Honor or Huawei phone to have IP68 water resistance as Olympic Swimmer champion Sun Yang is on the poster. It makes sense that the Honor V8 Pro may get this water resistance first over Huawei as the main slogan for Honor is "for the brave".

We're also looking forward to a more powerful AI assistant for both the Honor V8 Pro and the Huawei P10 as it has appeared in the Honor Magic. Apparently it only works in China for the Honor Magic but if Huawei and Honor manage to make it work outside of China, it could really make your smartphone truly smart.

So there you have it, these are the 7 phones that we are looking forward to the most but what other phones do you think we missed out? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Top 8 Cool Things that happened at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2017

In case you missed the show last night, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ weren't the only thing Samsung showcased, but so as the new features and add-ons (especially the Samsung DeX, my favourite!). So in this article, we take a look at the top 8 coolest things they shown us in no particular order. Read below to find out more!

The Infinite Display sure sounds fancy, but this is truly a beastly panel because Samsung has managed to manufacture a 83% screen-to-body ratio (18:5:9). Although it’s set in ultra-high resolution of 1440 x 2590, the 16:9 widescreen video playback will still have black bars visible on both left and right (bummer). Also, having the Infinite Display also means getting rid of the physical home button, but it’s still there and it’s embedded beneath the screen with a haptic feedback.

And yes, the glass protection is Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Next, as the rumours predicted Bixby is now a real thing and it’s Samsung’s latest intelligent voice assistant. Bixby can be activated via a Bixby button or voice command. If you think Bixby should work similarly to Siri, you’re right, but it’s more than just being an advanced reminder.

For starters, it can actually do object recognition. Meaning if you use Bixby and scan an object with the camera, it can present information about the object so it should be useful for shopping, or going on a roadtrip learning landmarks, and even translating text immediately. It can also study the way you use your phone, from apps to daily routine (it knows), Bixby will analyze your behavior with the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and will implement suggestions on making your phone experience better. If you’re struggling to ask a question, Bixby will try to follow-up another question in helping you find what you want, pretty neat huh?

It’s also said that for now, it can only use English and Korean as its official language. Maybe Samsung will add in more languages in the future.

With 10nm chipset on board, which was described as tiny as a strain of human hair (#datexaggeration). Tech-geeks know that the smaller the chipset, the more energy efficient it becomes for the device. Having a smaller chipset also means more things to put inside the device and since it’s powered by the an octa-core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad) processor, On top of that, Samsung also mentioned that the new chipset offers 10% more CPU power and 21% improvement on the GPU. We think this is probably one of the reasons why the battery remains more or less the same as 3000 mAh and 3500 mAh respectively.

Initially introduced from the Galaxy Note 7 last year, the iris scanner makes a return and has been integrated on the front camera, adding more security functions to the new flagships. Even though that’s the case, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ still features a fingerprint sensor, PIN passcode and pattern password on board. By the way, facial recognition and iris scanner are totally different, as the same suggest, one uses your face and the other with your eyes for security measures. That’s five different security modes there in total.

Kiss goodbye to your charging cables and hello wireless charging, a more convenient way to charge your phone, it also features fast charging technology but Samsung didn’t really give the exact figure on how fast it can charge. If we had to assume, probably the normal 50-60% within 30 minutes. The charging dock is said to come in the pre-order bundle but we shall see about that.

Ah, my favourite one of all. This is exactly like Windows Continuum, but it’s still a useful add-on for anyone. All you need to do is to insert the device onto the DeX docking station and it automatically becomes a CPU for your monitor screen. In fact, since it works like Continuum, Samsung actually did partner up with Microsoft for the entire Microsoft Office package so this is super useful for office workers who are on-the-go.

Adobe Acrobat Reader and Lightroom Mobile are also pre-installed

With the new “Galaxy” on the horizon, we also learn that anew Gear VR headset is made to be compatible with it. It looks pretty much the same as the last one, but now it has Motion-sensing Controller which allows you to control your vision to make your VR experience more immersive.

Both the new Gear VR and Motion Control are sold separately, with the latter being on sale for $39.99 (around RM177), or $129.99 (around RM575) if you plan to get both. It’s also reported that if you pre-order the Galaxy S8 or S8+, you will get theses two goodies inside the bundle package.

The new Gear 360 also got a new improvement, it’s now more compact with a new design for you to bring around. It’s also able to capture video in 4K resolution and even live stream on YouTube or Facebook in 2K. Moreover, it will be compatible with the Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, Galaxy A5 (2017), A7 (2017) and even Apple iPhone devices as well.

So what do you think? Which one of these are your favourites? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.

P.S. - Pre-orders for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available starting on 11-13 April 2017 in Malaysia. The pre-order package will also come in a bundle and will only be available in Midnight Black, Maple Gold, and Orchid Gray.


Top 8 DotA 2 teams announced for The Major League, Championed by Celcom

So apparently, Celcom held an eSports qualifying round at the Academy of Esports, Iskandar Puteri on 15 October. It started way back from 10 September 2017 and the qualifiers saw 78 teams around the nation battling out for the wild card spot for The Major League, Championed by Celcom Finals that will be held soon.

During qualifying round, Team High Ground won the wild card spot at the end and brought home RM10,000. But not only that, the local DotA 2 team will join other seven international DotA 2 teams competing for a prize pool of RM 300,000 was announced for The Major League, Championed by Celcom Finals. The other international DotA 2 teams are Fnatic (Malaysia), Warriors Gaming Unity (Malaysia), EHOME (China), iG Vitality (China), Clutch Gamers (Thailand), Evos (Indonesia), and Execration (Philippines).

To catch these DotA 2 teams battle for glory at Edu City Sports Arena on 20 - 22 October 2017, you can get the tickets via www.themajorleague.asia and registering yourself will grant you a chance to win free tickets. GLHF!


Top 8 features we're looking forward to in the honor 7

The honor 7 was launched just a bit more than a week ago and it looks like we'll be getting the review unit soon. Priced at a competitive RM1399 the honor 7 looks to bring a number of upgraded tech specs and existing features from previous Huawei and honor smartphones like the honor 6 and even the recently launched Huawei P8 flagship. We're certainly looking forward to it but while we wait for it to arrive, here are some of the various features we are looking forward to in the Honor 7.

While we're certainly more interested in the features above, there are still many other features on the honor 7 that we will explore when it comes our way. However, if you can't wait, it looks like you can register at VMALL.my for an RM20 discount voucher and there is also news of an upcoming promotion on 20 October 2015. Stay tuned for more details.


Top 9 free software for video editors

The barrier of entry for creating video content can be quite high because the software required to create such content is usually quite expensive. For example, a subscription to Adobe Premiere Pro could cost you ~RM85 a month, while a one-time payment for the latest version of Vegas Pro could cost more than ~RM1000.

However, it is possible to create high-quality videos without the need to fork out the cash. In this article, we’ll list the top 8 free video editing programs worth considering to help you get started in your video creation journey. With all that being said, let’s have a closer look, shall we?

First and foremost, we have DaVinci Resolve, a great video editing program equipped with many professional features to help you create the best video content possible. It also has tools for colour correction, visual effects and audio post-production, allowing you to fine-tune your videos without the need to switch over to another program.

While the free version of DaVinci Resolve is more than enough for most use cases, some features are not available on it compared to the paid version called DaVinci Resolve Studio. These features include GPU acceleration for faster export speed, more effects, and you’ll be able to export videos higher than 4K with more than 60fps.

It is best to note that DaVinci Resolve has quite a steep learning curve, which might turn off some users. Although, if you put in the time to learn it, you can easily carry over the skills you’ve developed to other professional non-linear editors.

If you’re looking for a capable video editor that’s great for beginners, WonderShare Filmora is an excellent tool for those who are just getting into video content creation. Due to its simple interface, you’ll be able to create fantastic looking videos using the presets that came pre-installed in the software.

It also supports more than 16 video formats, which makes importing videos from multiple sources without the need to transcode the file into a compatible format. Unfortunately, the drawback of the free version of Filmora WonderShare is that the final video will have a watermark, which can be a huge turnoff.

Fortunately, WonderShare Filmora is much more affordable at around ~RM168 a year, or you can get a permanent license with a one-time payment of ~RM336. There’s also the WonderShare FilmoraPro that’s equipped with many more features to take video creation to the next level.

When Blender was first released in 1998, it could only create and edit 3D models. Now, the software comes equipped with a lot more features such as 3D animation, game creation, and, most importantly, video editing. Unfortunately, among all of the software in this list, Blender is the hardest to learn because the user interface design is a little harder to grasp compared to a conventional video editor

However, if you’ve mastered Blender, it is one of the most powerful tools as you can easily create 3D assets and textures which can be included in your final video. Furthermore, there are many plugins available for it, and the developers are constantly pushing out updates to add additional functionalities. Even though the software comes jam-packed with features, the software is 100% free.

Another completely free and open-source video editing software worth considering is Shotcut. While it does not have the same calibre of features compared to those mentioned above, it does support many video and audio formats because of the FFmpeg integration.

Furthermore, it comes with quite a few audio manipulation tools that can be useful if you’re creating a video with many sound effects. Compared to Blender, Shotcut is much more user friendly which makes it great for new video editors.

Similar to Shotcut, OpenShot is yet another free and powerful open-source video editor that you could consider using. However, compared to the previous entry, OpenShot has a much cleaner and less intimidating user interface, which is a plus for those who are just starting out.

It also supports a plethora of video, image, and audio formats because of the FFmpeg integration, and it lets the user generate 3D animated titles and effects with ease. With that said, if you’re looking for something similar to Shotcut but with a lot more features, then OpenShot would make an excellent candidate.

If you prefer editing on your smartphone, Adobe Premiere Rush is an astounding software that comes with many features that can help make your video look as if it was professionally edited. It’s also very straightforward and user friendly, making it a great app for editing while on the go.

However, the free plan comes with a huge limitation where you can only export up to 3 videos. By subscribing to the paid plan price at ~RM40 a month, you’ll be able to export more videos, as well as gain access to all the premium features.

Like Wondershare Filmora mentioned above, FilmoraGo is a free video editor available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. However, just like the desktop app, you will need to fork out additional cash if you want to remove the watermark that shows up in the final video.

Nevertheless, it’s a great app if you’re just trying out editing videos using your mobile phone. Just note that you won’t achieve the same level of granular control compared to the desktop app.

Another mobile video editing app worth considering is Cyberlink's PowerDirector (available on both iOS and Android)  that comes with several useful features like chroma-keying, mask, multi-track editing, sticker and titles and more. Much like all the smartphone apps mentioned previously, PowerDirector is quite straightforward, making it a great app for beginners who are just starting out.

There’s a premium plan you could sign up for where you can get premium features like colour filters, transitions, and effects, and the app will be free of ads throughout the subscription. Furthermore, you’ll get unlimited access to a bunch of royalty-free assets as well.

Sometimes all you need is the built-in editor on your phone

These days, every modern smartphone usually has a camera or gallery app that lets the user edit videos taken on their smartphone. While you lack some flexibility, it’s still more than enough if you’re just stitching a bunch of video clips together.

Video content creators are usually required to convert a video file from one format to another using a transcoder to save on space or convert it to a format compatible with their video editor. With that being said, a very popular transcoder that everyone should consider downloading onto their computer is called Handbrake, which is free, flexible and fast.

It comes with many presets to ensure that the exported video is suitable for devices such as Android, Apple, Kindle, and more. It can also process and export video files from DVD and BluRay discs as well.

Video editing isn’t cheap. If you’re just starting out, it’s best to learn how to edit with any of the free video editing software mentioned above. Don’t be afraid to switch around and try out different video editors to see which of them suits your editing style.

Once you’re comfortable editing videos and you’ve got the workflow all figured out, then you can start thinking about which professional video editing software to upgrade to as the skill you’ve learned can easily translate over. With all that said, what thoughts about all the software mentioned above?

Is there anything we missed out on? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Top 9 of the coolest products that caught our eye at CES 2023

Every year, a wide range of products appear on the event floor of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The usual categories include displays, laptops, cars, and robots. Of course, all manner of innovative gadgets are also showcased.

Mind you, some of the stuff introduced at the event are experimental tech or weird gadgets that might not have a practical use. But there are plenty of cool gadgets as well. Today, we'd like to list the top 9 of the coolest products that caught our eye at CES 2023.

When it comes to cool things, smart lights like the new Cube Smart Lamp definitely hit the mark. As the name suggests, it's a cube-shaped lamp that comes in three versions: Spot, Matrix, and Panel. For the first one, you get an up-firing beam. The second uses light dots to form a dot matrix, while the third has a simple front-facing panel for customised colours and brightness.

What's cool about this smart lamp is that you can stack them up or line them horizontally for various effects, depending on which versions you're using. This gives you plenty of flexibility when it comes to light customisation.

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Another one that caught our eye is the Nanoleaf 4D. This is another smart lighting product designed to go with a TV. With a camera mounted above or below a TV, the Nanoleaf 4D can 'watch' the content on display and 'match' it by outputting different colours, animations, and effects.

Honestly, it doesn't serve as anything other than "cool bling". But hey, it adds to the lighting ambience of your movies. The way we see it, this smart light would work fantastically for action movies.

Moving on, let's check out something of a more virtual variety. We might not see smartphones from HTC anymore, but the company still makes VR headsets, and its latest is the Vive XR Elite. Unlike its heavier Vive Pro series counterparts, this model was made to be more compact and portable.

As mentioned in our previous report, HTC intends for the Vive XR Elite to be a Meta Quest Pro competitor. It features a removable battery and lenses for easier packing. Moreover, it comes with full RGB passthrough, hand tracking, and built-in speakers. Overall, it's quite the all-in-one package as far as mixed-reality headsets go.

On the PC side, Lenovo is back with a new dual-screen device in the Yoga Book 9i. Rather than calling this a laptop, it looks more like an oversized tablet with two 13.3-inch OLED screens. That's because of its incredibly slim body (16mm), which has rounded sides and corners. There's also a detachable Bluetooth keyboard and Smartpen, which helps with productivity.

This laptop features a 13th Gen Intel Evo-based Core i7 CPU, so all the Intel security features would be included. Besides that, this device has three USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support, a webcam privacy switch, and a speaker bar with four Bower & Wilkins speakers.

Another interesting one on the laptop end would be the ASUS ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED. It's intended for 3D creators, as it can output 3D visuals without the need for specialised glasses. This is thanks to its 3D OLED display, which supports a 3.2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. In addition, the laptop comes with a stylus-compatible haptic touchpad and the ASUS Dial.

As for the internal specs, the ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED has an Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. It can also be equipped with up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and 8TB of SSD storage. Besides that, the laptop has a robust 90WHr battery, two USB Type-C ports (with Thunderbolt 4 support), a headphone jack, and more.

For keyboard enthusiasts, there's the new Naya Create. It features a split keyboard design targeted at creative professionals, software developers and productivity masters. The keyboard can also be tilted so your wrist won't rest flat, thus reducing the risk of carpel tunnel injury.

The Naya Create has a variety of modules to provide users with more utility in a compact package. This includes a 3D navigator, trackball, mousepad, and dial. In terms of features, you can automate repetitive tasks, create custom keyboard shortcuts, and more. It's hard to picture how it works, so check out their website for details.

Razer also had a presence at CES this year (which we mentioned here), and its latest products include the Kiyo Pro Ultra webcam. It has an identical design to the older Kiyo Pro but does feature some slight improvements. Specifically, a built-in shutter to cover the lens when you're not streaming.

The major upgrade is the lens, an ultra-large 1/1.2-inch Sony Starvis 2 sensor that boasts 3.9x more light capture. This results in more detail and colour for your streams, which can also be recorded in 4K at 24FPS. It could be the ideal webcam for those who want to go the extra mile when live streaming.

For those still working at home, having good posture and exercise is important to stay healthy. This is what the Acer eKinekt BD 3 can help with, as it's an exercise bike with a compact desk attached to it. That's right, this exercise bike has a work desk instead of handlebars and a menu interface. It not only lets you exercise while you work but can also charge your laptop or phone with the built-in electric generator.

Are you more into cars? In that case, you have to check out the BMW i Vision Dee. This is BMW's latest concept electric car, a sedan that comes with some eye-popping features. Specifically, the i Vision Dee is the world's first colour-changing car. According to BMW, the car has a set of 32 colours that it can cycle through. Best of all, it can mix and match these colours, as the car has 240 different panels/sections.

There you go, 9 products at CES 2023 that caught our eye! Of course, there could have been other cool stuff that was featured at the annual tech show. Was there one you personally liked? Let us know in the comments, and please check back often at TechNave.com for more articles like this.


Apple could start sourcing flexible OLED displays from China for their upcoming Apple devices

In an attempt to reduce reliance on Samsung, Apple had been working closely with Chinese display manufacturer BOE Technology Group to have their displays certified for future Apple devices. Not only that, but they have also noted that Apple had also been rigorously testing the manufacturer’s flexible OLED panels as well based on a statement by nikkei.com.

Chances are, we could see Apple entering the foldable display smartphone market in the future. As of now, there is no official information such as the Malaysia release date, tech specs as well as which Apple device will come with the aforementioned display made by BOE Technology Group.

Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt as there was no official confirmation made by Apple as of now. What do you think of Apple’s attempts to source their own display manufacturer? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to Technave.com.


Top China brands from China now available in Lazada's Oriental Pavilion page

Hans-Peter Ressel, Lazada Malaysia CEO (centre left); Yang Jiawei, CEO, CCK (HK) Co. Ltd of Bluedio (third left); Guan Heng Xin, Sales Manager, Zhejiang Semir E-Commerce Co. Ltd (second left); Huang Ruizhang, Vice President of Puppy Electric Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd (Puppyoo) (right); Chen Qi, Vice President and Co-Founder of Dongguan Hele Electronics Co. Ltd (QCY) (second right); and the rest of the representatives taking a group photo

Today, Lazada Malaysia has unveiled Oriental Pavilion page within Lazada.com.my for Malaysian customers to shop for reputable Chinese brands. Under the theme "Deals Louder Than Rooster", it will start on 17 January until 19 January 2017. Alongside Oriental Pavilion, customers can also shop from other brands such as JBL, Tesco, Lifebuoy, L'oreal Paris, Focus Point, Samsung Tefal, Senheng, Philips and Bosch, enjoying discounts up to 88% off.

The brands part of Lazada's Oriental Pavilion

In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season, the Oriental Pavilion is a part of Lazada's initiative to introduce Chinese brands from TMall, China's most successful online retail platform operated by Alibaba Group. To date, 16 brands including Semir, QCY, Bluedio and Puppyoo have signed up exclusively with Lazada.

"The synergy between Alibaba and Lazada created greater opportunities for reputable Chinese brands to expand into the SEA market, particularly Malaysia. The launch of Oriental Pavilion is opportune as consumers now have unparalleled access to high-quality products from sought-after Chinese brands at affordable prices. This brings exciting prospects for Lazada Malaysia as we continue to enhance customer experiences, and bring the best of online shopping through unbeatable assortment, great value and convenience as we kick-start 2017." said Hans-Peter Ressel.

To top it off, there will be other promotions as well from various brand partners, customers will stand a chance to win JBL and Harman Kardon products worth RM15000, as well as vouchers from Tesco by spinning the Ong Mali Wheel on Lazada.com.my.

For more information on these great deals, visit Lazada's CNY Red Hot Sale page to find out more!


Top Five Features to look forward at Samsung's new QLED TV

This coming Thursday, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is going to unveil a new QLED TV and before that, we had a super short trip to Vietnam to check out some features. Unfortunately, we weren't really allowed to take photos except for the QLED TV model itself, but we did get tons of information on the features. We don't really deal a lot with TV products, but here are the top five features to look forward at Samsung's new QLED TV.

No, it's not some magic portal that brings you to a world of wizardry or an invitation for Sadako to climb through the screen panel. Initially, Samsung has already done this with a Photo wallpaper on the TV and what's more, you can also put in your own photo taken from your smartphone. For the new QLED TV, Samsung will be adding two new modes which are Deco and Info.

For Deco, it works more like an advanced version of Photo but moves in real-time. For now, there are three types of Deco, we get to see a wide-angle digital row of mountains that changes its colours depending on the weather of the day, like blue-ish when it's raining, or orangely warm during the sunset. Or if you prefer to see the time and weather in numbers, you can choose the Info and it will act like an oversized clock on your wall. Overall, pretty cool add-ons.

Wait, didn't they have it since last year already? Yes, you are right. But for the upcoming new QLED TV, this is literally almost no gap at all between the wall and the TV, making it look more like a painting on the wall more than ever. Moreover, we were told that the installation takes only five minutes now, as compared to 15 mins last year which is a huge jump. Setting up the TV has never been done easier.

A comparison between last year's (left) and this year's (right) no gap wall-mount feature

HDR or also known as High Dynamic Range is a term that most consumers are familiar with and it's a common feature for TVs nowadays. Samsung is offering us another level of HDR, though - a HDR10+ Dynamic Scene-by-Scene Mapping technology. It's a bit hard to explain to you how it looks like since we weren't allowed to take pictures, but to put it simply, the colour contrast on the images isn't too overpowered and hurt your eyes. The colour reproduction and scenery are just right as well, not too bright, not too soft.

Speaking about hurting your eyes, you know how watching your movie or TV drama shows in the dark is not really good for your eyes? In this case, the "whiteness" from the screen panel is one of the factors that cause uncomfortable viewing and most people are very likely to stay awake because of that. So to solve this problem, Samsung has inserted a technology called Deeper Black Contrast and what this does is eliminating the "whiteness" and replaced it with the black contrast, making it a great cinematic viewing experience in the dark at the comfort of your couch. Personally, this is my favourite one.

Last but not least, most gamers nowadays also tend to get a TV connected to their gaming consoles. But not all TVs are equipped to display the highly intense graphics of games and while they are playable, sharp eyes will surely notice some frame drag or worst, screen tearing for a split second which is really annoying. So with that, Samsung is pre-installing a low latency technology into their QLED TV and not only that, Steam users will be able to connect their Steam accounts together with the TV and game on. Nice.

So just a friendly reminder, Samsung Malaysia Electronics will be showing off a new QLED TV with all the aforementioned features above. Until then, we will add more details when we get to see it this Thursday so stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Top Innovations brought by the Samsung Galaxy S series

Did you know that the first Samsung Galaxy S first came out in 2010? That was almost 10 years ago! Samsung sure has come a long way and they have been continuously pushing innovation in their Galaxy S flagships, raising the bar to become one of the most recognizable smartphone brands globally. With the Galaxy S10 series coming on the way on 20 February 2019, we decided to take a look back at some of the innovations they have done and overcome. So sit back, relax and read the Top Innovations brought by the Samsung Galaxy S Series.

Back in their earlier days, Samsung Galaxy S devices weren't really much to look at. It only really began to stand out from the crowd with the Galaxy S6 series with the most distinctive look for having the display bending on both sides of the body. Not only did this set the standard look for the Galaxy S and other smartphones until today, but it also allows users to utilize and customize the edge of the display for app shortcuts.

At first glance, it didn't really look like a useful feature but from my experience, this is a really convenient way to get to the apps for daily usage faster. It's not just the apps, but you can customize contacts, news, weather reports and other widgets like a music player. To add on to that, the Dual Edge Curved feature soon became a part of the Infinity Display, which maximizes the screen without making the phone size fatter.

While maximizing the screen panel is a nice touch, it's never enough for some users who want it bigger. With this, Samsung introduced the DeX mode for the Galaxy S8 series  and it was a great way for users to use it as a "PC" with a window-based user interface. To fully utilize it, we had to use the DeX Station and it was compatible with any PC monitor, it also worked as a phone charger.

Now you can just use a HDMI to USB Type-C cable and even connect it to a TV monitor!

Samsung further improved the DeX mode in the Galaxy S9 series (and Galaxy Note 9) with just a HDMI to USB Type-C cable needed, making everything easier to connect and play, as well as allowing professionals on-the-go to work on the phone and in the office efficiently.

If you know your history, Samsung was actually the first company to integrate Dual Pixel technology into a smartphone, which was the Galaxy S7 series. This was a big deal back then because Dual Pixel is usually used in a DSLR camera, so the fact that it found its way to a smartphone means users can take much better photos, particularly at night!

A photo sample shot on the Galaxy S7 phone

By all means, this doesn't put the Galaxy S7 series on the same level as a DSLR camera. But it's sure convenient for photographers to quickly capture a shot and upload on their social media accounts quickly. In a way, Samsung did kind of pave the way for other smartphone brands to follow suit, asadopting the Dual Pixel technology is the norm nowadays.

Finally, while the Galaxy S9 series look more or less the same as the Galaxy S8 series, they did have even better features. For one, the company was the first to install the first ever Dual Aperture on a smartphone camera which was mindblowing because it can switch between F/1.5 and F/2.4 apertures automatically or manually, thus taking mobile photography to further heights. Also, the aperture F/1.5 is the highest and first ever on any smartphone at the time of release.

Available on both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, the latter also has a secondary 12MP telephoto lens for better portrait shots. Samsung also threw in a Super Slow Motion feature which was fun because you can actually put in your own music choice for the "epicness".

So those were some of the many innovative features achieved in the Samsung Galaxy S series so far. To add on to that, we heard a lot of rumours about the Galaxy S10 series having some awesome features like the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, a new Infinity O display, a triple camera setup, 5G connectivity and many, many more which you can read about here. The new Samsung flagship will be revealed on 20 February 2019 so do stay tuned for our official coverage only at TechNave.com!


Top Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G & Galaxy Z Flip3 5G features you would appreciate on a trip

When it comes to smartphones, the foldable ones are easily the most interesting models currently available. And for a trip or a holiday, they do save a bit more space than others. Unlike regular smartphones, it might seem harder for users to quickly whip out the device to take a selfie or a video.

However, that's not quite the case with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Flip3 5G. They come with cool features that take advantage of their foldable form factor, allowing you to do things you can't on a regular smartphone. So without further ado, here are the top Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G features you would appreciate on a trip!

Thanks to the larger display on the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, you can easily take selfies even when the phone is folded, while the Palm Shot mode lets you do so without even touching the button!

As we've mentioned, some people might think that it's harder to take a selfie on a foldable device despite the fact that they're more portable when folded up. But is that the case? Smartphone manufacturers have definitely considered this, which is why the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G come with features that serve as a workaround.

Both come with a cover display that lets you preview your photo or video. In particular, the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G got a major cover display upgrade last year, going from 1.1-inch to 1.9-inch. That's great because a bigger preview screen is easier to see. The cover display also lets you switch between camera modes/lenses by swiping on them, and there are icons for the timer, flash, and recording status. Neat!

Another feature that both models have is the Side key. This OneUI feature lets you assign shortcut functions to the side-mounted buttons, like launching the camera. Combine this with the cover display, and you can quickly start taking pictures of those holiday moments without unfolding your phone! This combination is essentially what Quick Shot is.

As you can tell, this is much faster than having to unfold the foldable device, unlock it, and then launch the app. Went on a trip and spotted a picturesque spot? Something spontaneous and wonderful suddenly happened? Just double press the Side key and you're good to go! Convenient, isn't it? Speaking of convenience, we recommend the Palm shot mode for even faster selfies.

The other big feature for the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G would be Flex Mode. For your info, Flex mode allows you to take advantage of these devices' special foldable form factor. Essentially, you can have a dual or split-screen layout for various apps when the device is half unfolded.

Want to take a video with the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G? You can unfold it halfway and you can have the upper part of the screen as a preview, while the bottom half holds the camera controls. It's also a super handy way to take a video without needing a tripod. Thanks to Auto-framing, the camera can also follow you so you always stay in the picture.

Let's say you want to do a vlog at the hotel. Just place either foldable device on a flat surface, fold it to the right angle, start the recording, and move about in the frame. As mentioned earlier, once you've turned it on, the auto-framing feature will make sure that you and your other holiday goers stay in the picture or video.

Other than the camera app, Flex Mode also works with a variety of third-party apps. The apps that are compatible include YouTube, Google Duo, Zoom, Spotify, Candy Camera, and more. Of course, not all apps currently work with the mode, so you'll have to test it out to find out which ones that do but it opens up plenty of other opportunities during your trip.

Check out your holiday photos in Flex mode on the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

You can also watch your favourite videos in Flex Mode with the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Forgot to bring your laptop? Flex your writing skills with the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

And there you have it, two features of the foldable Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G we think you would love. As you can tell, they can be especially convenient when you travel, which is great as countries around the world have started to reopen for tourists. Obviously, both devices have plenty of other features. If you want to learn more, check out the official Samsung Malaysia website.


Top Trending searches on Google in Malaysia for April 2023

Another month and another top trending search list from Google here in Malaysia, this time around for April 2023. Number 1 on the list has to be the Earthquake alert that everyone recently got about the 6.2 magnitude earthquake near North Sumatra. It’s certainly raised a lot of questions about Malaysia’s earthquake readiness.

Other standout highlights for us would be the Hari Raya 2023 Aidilfitri that recently happened along with the Hybrid Solar Eclipse. However, in terms of tech the Infinix Hot 30 recently trended at number 5, no doubt thanks to all the hype for its recent launching.

Was there anything you feel Google missed out on last month but probably went viral in your circles? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Top features that help the Samsung Galaxy S22 series achieve ultimate Nightography

When we buy smartphones, most of us have different uses for them in mind. For example, if you want to play mobile games you'll buy a fancy gaming phone. And if you want to take good pictures, you get a phone that can help you capture the best shots.

In that sense, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones are great options. If you recall, we previously released an article discussing its Nightography capabilities. This makes the Galaxy S22 smartphones great for night photography, which is one of their key selling points. But what makes it better in this area? We take a look at the top features of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series for the ultimate Nightography.

At the heart of any smartphone is the chipset. It's not just one chip, but a bunch of different processors that provide various functions to a mobile device. And the Galaxy S22 series has one of the best chipsets currently available - the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset.

Embedded in the chipset is an 18-bit Image Signal Processor (ISP) that offers lots of features. Among them are 8K video capture, ultra low-light photography, slow-motion (720p @ 960FPS), AI-based face tracking, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is more than fast enough to implement these fancy camera features for a satisfying camera experience with the OneUI 4.1 software.

When you're out and about at night, taking photos or videos, it's not easy to stop by somewhere to charge your phone's battery. It's also not very easy to take a good photo or video with a powerbank connected to your phone so as such, a good camera phone for Nightography needs to have a long-lasting battery.

Thankfully, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones have pretty good battery capacities. The Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra come with large 4500mAh and 5000mAh batteries that can last very long, even when you're out taking photos and videos. And if you absolutely must stop by to recharge, the 45W charger (optional) ensures that it'll be back up in no time.

A full charge could even last up to 2 days

Last but not least is the storage. 4K videos and high-resolution images can take up plenty of storage space, so if you're out taking photos or videos at night your camera phone should come with plenty of storage for all your photos and videos. The Samsung Galaxy S22 series doesn't disappoint when it comes to this.

All models have variants with 128GB and 256GB storage, which is a lot for the average user. But if you're more into videos, the Galaxy S22 Ultra has a variant with 512GB storage. Combine that with 6 months of free 100GB OneDrive cloud storage, and you won't have to worry about running out of space anytime soon!

Of course, all these features are only good if the Samsung Galaxy S22 series has good cameras. But thanks to the hardware and software, you won't have to worry about that. You can check out our Galaxy S22 Ultra Nightography article to see how the Galaxy S22 series would perform.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is certainly a great option for those who are looking for a camera phone even more so if it's for Nightography or night photography or videography. A great chipset, amazing battery life, and tons of storage, what's not to like? If you're interested, make sure to check out the official website for more details.

Before we forget, you should also know that Samsung Malaysia is hosting a Night City Challenge. As you can tell, this challenge calls for Samsung Galaxy fans to take a picture or video of your city at night. Once you have your photo/video, upload it to Instagram with the right hashtags for a chance to be featured on @SamsungwithGalaxy and @SamsungMalaysia!

With that said, what do you think makes a camera phone good? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more articles like this.


The upcoming Huawei P30 series is coming as soon as 26 March 2019, and while we'll be on hand to check it out, we can't help but wonder at what they can do, particularly the Huawei P30 Pro. No doubt building upon what was developed with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, we expect the P30 Pro to come equipped with the 7nm and dual NPU-powered Kirin 980 chipset while Richard Yu has already demonstrated one feature which we'll be guessing about below.

So without further ado, and in no particular order, here's the Top technologies and features we're hoping to see in the Huawei P30 Pro.

Richard Yu already confirmed a quad rear camera setup for this but what is more interesting here are the teasers provided by Huawei themselves which suggest some massively powerful lossless zoom feature. We fully expect it to go beyond the current periscope lens technology of 10X optical zoom and tack on a bit more for 12x lossless or hybrid zoom (maybe even 15x or 20x on maximum), probably utilizing one of the quad rear cameras.

The main issue that we foresee with such a massively powerful zoom is stabilization, as shaky hands will only get amplified with a more powerful zoom. While you can always use a tripod, Huawei probably won't settle for just that and allow you to take 12x lossless hybrid zoom shots even without a tripod for stabilized 12x lossless zoom. No idea yet if this will also be a feature on the Huawei P30, but nearly all leaks suggest that it could just be for the quad camera P30 Pro.

This was actually mentioned for the Kirin 980 but since it didn't come out in the Mate 20 Pro, we expect it to come out for the more camera centric Huawei P series. Framing or composition is a major part of photography, and even if you have a cameraphone with AI that can clean up the colours and lighting, it matters little if you take a group shot but chop off the heads of the people in the back.

Having an AI assisted composition tool, would certainly help these normal everyday photographers take better photos, perhaps notifying if a shot is out of focus, a person is out of the frame or if you have a photobomber in the background. We're not sure how such a tool would go about doing so, but we hope it will be as user friendly as possible. It'd be even better if there's a Pro AI Assisted Composition that would put the experience and photography knowledge of a professional photographer into such a mode, but this might be a bit much still.

ToF or Time-of-Flight adds another layer to Augmented Reality (AR) in that animations or images in AR would also be affected by time. So you could make better AR games, control things with just your hands or other body parts (no wireless remote controls required!) or leave your AR marks in a picture based on the time or date. If combined with the Kirin 980's planned low-power AR and 3D scanning camera, we expect ToF to be an exceptional new feature for the P30 Pro, especially as rumours are indicating that it could appear for the P30 series.

While it is certainly intriguing for games, I can't help but wonder at the productivity aspect of AR as it would mean that you could have a virtual keyboard, minority report style controls and a virtual display as big as you want it to be as long as you have your P30 Pro smartphone. It'd probably help if there was an appropriate set of Huawei VR or AR goggles or headset to hold it as well but what we'd really like to see is more developers (both for games and productivity) coming out with ToF apps for the Huawei P30 Pro.

The Huawei P series has generally been more sleek and slightly smaller compared to the much bigger Mate phablet series. Because of that, their battery sizes are also generally smaller as well, but even before this, the Huawei P20 series did well to deliver 1 day and a bit more worth of battery life on a single charge. That's why, for the Huawei P30 Pro and other P30 series, we hope there will be better AI battery or otherwise which will extend battery life even further, despite having a smaller battery.

We also expect the 40W supercharging to also make an appearance, along with the 15W wireless charging from the Mate 20 Pro. It'd be nice if all the P30 series could support wireless charging as well, but we understand there's a reason why there's a “Pro” version.

While we're not expecting 1TB of internal storage or 12GB of RAM, it would be great if the Huawei P30 series and particularly the P30 Pro offers more memory. The previous P20 series offered standard sizes from 64GB and 128GB of storage for the higher-end versions, so it would be great if this gets pushed up to 128GB or 256GB of storage for standard and 512GB of storage for premium devices. We think 6GB of RAM is already more than enough, but having 8GB of RAM or even 10GB of RAM wouldn't hurt while affordable expandable memory would also be much appreciated.

The wireless projection and EMUI desktop on the Mate 20 Pro definitely had some good improvements (heck, we're using it now to type this article) but it still needed more improvements to be the best desktop replacement platform. While it would be great to have more apps that support it, like Netflix or maybe even PUBG Mobile and other games with complex controls (by automatically mapping the keyboard and mouse), we'd be just as satisfied if the wireless projection wasn't laggy and supported Full HD and above resolutions. A big step towards making it a better desktop experience would likely to make it more PC-like in that it can be used to program, or it could support virtual Linux as well. It'd be great if we could drag and drop between windows too.

Despite being the first to market reverse wireless charging with the Mate 20 Pro, one of the main reasons it didn't get popular was because it was quite slow to charge other phones using said feature. Therefore, for the Huawei P30 Pro, we're hoping that it will provide faster reverse wireless charging, so you can help charge other devices in minutes rather than hours.

The other main reason it didn't get popular was the lack of other devices that could be wirelessly charged. As such, we're hoping that the wirelessly chargeable Huawei Freebuds become more readily available (and affordable!) while other devices like the Huawei Watch or other wearable may also be charged wirelessly and quickly using the Huawei P30 Pro.

So, these are just some of the main highlights, technologies and features we're hoping to see on the Huawei P30 Pro and maybe even the rest of the P30 series. What are you looking forward to in the Huawei P30 Pro or P30 series? According to Huawei the best is yet to come, and with just a while more for the unveiling, we won't have to wait long, so stay tuned to TechNave.com.


As we reach past Q1 (January - February - March) of 2021, we’d like to take a look back at all the top trending gadgets of these past 3 months. Based entirely on our Story Hits, searches and tech comparisons from our users and readers across TechNave.com, cn.TechNave.com and bm.TechNave.com, we’ve listed down the top 5 contenders for each category as chosen by you.

If you’ve been looking to see what all your fellow TechNavers have been searching for or are looking to buy soon this year, do check out the following. If you’d like to see the whole list and just the list then feel free to scroll all the way down for our Top trending gadgets in Malaysia for Q1 2021 on TechNave. But if you’d like to know more about each one, pick a category below and check it out for yourself.

Here's the quick list links for each category, or you can just jump straight to the Top trending gadgets in Malaysia for Q1 2021 on TechNave list:

The top gadget of the recent Samsung Galaxy S21 series, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G not only offers the latest and greatest camera features from Samsung like Director’s View, 4K 60fps and 8K video recording but it also supports the S Pen stylus. Priced from RM5299 it offers the best of productivity, photography and fun that you can get from Samsung at the moment.

Going for a whole new Contour Cut look highlighting the quad rear cameras, the Phantom Black Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G had everyone wowed with it’s fingerprint proof matte finish.  There’s a whole bunch of other features and improvements for the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G as well so check out our hands-on video for a closer look.

Camera centric and upper midrange at just RM1899, the OPPO Reno5 5G goes slim and light but still offers a number of high-end premium level features. These include the 64MP quad rear camera, 32MP front camera, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage and 65W SuperVOOC2.0 Flash Charge with a larger than average 4350 mAh battery.

The colour changing Galactic Silver probably impressed a lot with its design and fingerprint resistant matte backside as well. At the time of launch in January 2021, it also came with some pretty sweet pre-order freebies packaged as well, so it’s no wonder that it generated a good deal of buzz here at TechNave. Check out our hands-on video for a closer look.

Proving that there’s still plenty of great value in the entry-level is the Xiaomi Redmi 9T at just RM599 and #3 of our ranking. Featuring great speakers and a massive 6000 mAh battery that also has fast charging, the Redmi 9T lasts and lasts while playing all your songs and music.

Stand-out features we’d normally not see for a phone in this range include the side fingerprint sensor built over the power button, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and a 48MP quad rear camera. While it doesn’t deliver as polished a performance as some other phones, it certainly offers a bit more for TechNavers on a budget, but check out our honest first impressions video for more details.

Samsung refreshed their A series with the Samsung Galaxy A12 in February 2021 and it offers a lot for the entry-level with a 5000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging, 6.5-inch HD display, side fingerprint sensor, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 48MP quad rear camera for just RM799.

There’s also recently an RM100 rebate promo for it that ended 11 April 2021, so it’s understandable that it’s created a good deal of buzz for those phone buyers on a budget. Check it out in our review for all you need to know.

A somewhat oldie but still a goldie from last year is the Xiaomi POCO X3 NFC, which came out in September 2020 but still reached our Top 5 for smartphones in 2021. Punching well above the entry-level was the POCO X3 NFC with a midrange Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset, 6GB of RAM, 6.67 FHD+ 120Hz display, 64MP quad rear camera and 5160 mAh battery with 33W fast charge. All of this just for RM899 (sorry, no more RM799 promo, that was last year).

However, it still offers plenty of bang for your buck apparently, with a fairly unique look, side fingerprint sensor and pretty good gaming performance. Check it out in our review or the video to see if it’s worth your time and money in 2021 as well.

Thanks to the technology acceleration and parents needing a device for online teaching from the COVID 19 pandemic, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 takes first spot in our Top 5 Tablets of Q1 2021 simply because it offers the best quality and a whole lot of features for just RM999. Super slim at 7mm thin and premium looking, the Galaxy Tab A7’s stand-out features include its 10.4-inch 2K display (1200 x 2000 pixels), midrange Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset and 7040 mAh battery.

Granted, it only has 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and Wifi support, but quad stereo speakers really help to make the Galaxy Tab A7 the tablet to get for 2021 despite being launched in October 2020. The 5MP camera is just enough for most online meetings but everything else ticks all the boxes for both the premium and value TechNaver.

Another tablet launched in 2020 but still a pretty good laptop replacement device for Q1 of 2021 is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Initially priced at RM1699, it came with a free Targus Bluetooth keyboard and with S Pen stylus support, it offers TechNavers looking for a lighter and more affordable midrange tablet laptop another option aside from a refurbished chrome book or laptop.

Other stand-out features include the 10.4-inch 2K display, quad Dolby Atmos speakers tuned by AKG Harman and 4GB of RAM. You can check out our review for more details but recently it got a price cut down to RM1499, so we wouldn't be surprised if it gets a place in the rankings again for Q2 of 2021.

Hitting the sweet spot between a 7-inch tablet that seems too small and the 10-inch tablets which seem to be too big are the 8-inch tablets, and the #3 tablet in our rankings for Q1 2021 was the 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019). While it is 2 years old already, it maintains its staying power by offering good Samsung features at a still affordable RM599 price tag.

Features aren’t much to shout about but at least the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 chipset is a very energy efficient processor, so the 5100 mAh battery offers more battery life than most other 8-inch tablets.

Surprisingly, the Apple iPad representative for our Top 5 rankings, the Apple iPad 10.2 2020 is not the most expensive device by itself at just RM1449. It still offers one of the best build quality in a tablet we’ve seen to date, which should also explain why it is still plenty relevant as a tablet in 2021, despite being launched in 2020.

Perfect for those who use Apple iPhones and other Apple stuff, you may have a slightly more jarring experience if you use anything else (like Android) but it’s nothing you can’t overcome. Stand-out features for us remains the solid build quality, awesome 10.2-inch 2160 x 1620 pixel display and iPadOS support, which means you can use it with the Apple Pencil, a bluetooth mouse and even a PS4 Controller. Check out our how-to guide if you need help using it with your Android devices.

Last but not least in our Top 5 tablet rankings of Q1 2021 is the Huawei MatePad T 10s which offers Huawei’s take on tablet performance at an RM799 price tag. Granted, it doesn’t support GMS or Google Mobile Services, but since you can access most Google apps from the browser this isn’t that much of a deal breaker.

Thankfully, its Kirin 710A chipset, 10.1-inch FHD+ display and dual Harmon Kardon speakers offer a bit of a midrange edge over other tablets within this price range. We’ve actually tried out the Huawei AppGallery ourselves, and it’s not nearly as limiting as some other App markets so it should definitely be in your consideration list if you don't care too much about Google Apps.

Offering a more traditional rounded watch look and feel, the Xiaomi Mi Watch lasts 16 days on normal usage and you can get about 50 hours with the GPS turned on. It features a colourful 1.39-inch AMOLED display.

For RM469 this is arguably the most full featured at the best value smart watch of the bunch and when coupled with the long battery life, 117 sports modes and more, these could be the reasons why TechNavers have selected the Mi Watch as the #1 smart watch here at TechNave for Q1 2021. Check out our review for the full details if you need more convincing.

Going for the now oft-copied Apple Watch square look, the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite features a slightly larger 1.4-inch display but with about half the battery life of it’s bigger brother at 9 days. Initially on pre-order for RM199, it is now priced at RM249 which is still lower than the Mi watch.

The number of available sports modes have also decreased down to just 11 but at least it has a GPS, air pressure and altitude sensors and a heart rate monitor. Released last year in 2020 like the Mi Watch, the Mi Watch Lite is still a pretty good smartwatch all things considered, especially if you're a fan of that square smartwatch look.

One of the first smartwatches to be launched this year in January 2021, the realme Watch S Pro offers a 14-day battery life with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display in a stainless steel case for RM599. Features-wise it packs in higher precision dual Satellite GPS, a blood oxygen sensor and heart rate monitor.

Surprisingly a bit more premium than the usual realme value-busting smartphones, the realme Watch S pro is relatively midrange due to the pricing. It should go well with most realme phones as well which explains why it still managed to get #3 on our list. Check out our hands-on video for more details.

Looking to make the Apple Watch metal body smartwatch design more theirs is the rectangular and by far taller Huawei Watch Fit with its 1.64-inch AMOLED display. It still shares that premium metal smartwatch feel but goes for a slightly lower RM499 price tag.

Other notable features include 5ATM water resistance, a heart rate monitor and aan Sp02 sensor. Check out the video of the Huawei Watch Fit above along with some other Huawei devices.

Another 2020 model, the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro is by far the most expensive at an initial price of RM1199 which for some reason hasn’t gone down at all. Featuring a titanium frame and dual knob buttons, the Watch GT 2 Pro is a premium smart watch all the way.

Designed to work best with Huawei devices, it uses a Kirin A1 chipset and a 1.39-inch detailed 454 x 454 pixels AMOLED display covered by sapphire crystal and a ceramic back. Such premium materials sort of explain the premium price tag but despite this, it still managed to retain the #5 place in our smart watch rankings for Q1 2021.

Fueled by the rising Work From Home (WFH) and Learn From Home (LFH) crowd, the Acer Swift 5 SF514-55TA reached the top of our laptop rankings perhaps due to it’s combination of good tech specs and RM3999 price tag. After all, there’s not many laptops in that same price range that can offer the latest 11th Generation Intel Core i5 processor along with NVIDIA MX 350 graphics.

Super lightweight at 1.05kg, the laptop is thin and fairly easy to carry about. It also comes with a 14-inch full HD display for a nice view of everything.

Surprisingly, a gaming laptop made it to #2 on our list but it’s no big surprise that it’s the affordable ASUS TUF Gaming A15 laptop. Priced from RM5299, the TUF Gaming A15 offers an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 - 5800H processor with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and 3070 variants.

Designed with the gamer in mind, the 15.6-inch display comes in either FHD 144Hz with Adaptive Sync or FHD 240Hz 8ms, so this is one gaming laptop that should satisfy most gamers.

Filling out for the value-buy at #3 is the Huawei MateBook D 15 R5 which from RM2499 comes with AMD Ryzen 5 processors scaling up to the AMD Ryzen 7 3700U. Thin and light, the metal bodied chassis is solid and durable while features are somewhat above standard with a recessed webcam built into the keyboard that you can close and open with a press.

It also has dual speakers and dual microphones with Microsoft Windows 10 Home Edition, but it is slightly heavier at 1.53kg. A fairly large 15.6-inch Full HD display offers plenty of viewing space as well.

Going for all or nothing is the MSI GE76 Raider, which while priced at RM9999 is arguably one of the best laptops in the market. Powered by a 10th gen Intel Core i7-10870H processor and NVIDIA RTX 3070 graphics this is the laptop to own if you’re looking to work and play on anything.

Check out our exploration of the MSI GE76 Raider for more details, but with all these top-notch features, it doesn’t really come as a surprise that it reached our Top 5 Laptop ranking for Q1 2021.

Coming in for the entry-level is the JOI Book SK3000 which offers a unique experience thanks to the Qualcomm Mobile Compute Platform it uses that includes super long battery life, built-in 4G LTE connectivity, silent performance and external memory you can increase by just adding a microSD. Initially priced at RM2199, it is now going for RM1999 yet still manages to deliver performance much higher than other laptops in this price range.

Feel free to check out the highlights or see our full review for a clearer picture of just what the JOI Book SK3000 is capable of. While other ARM-based laptops are still waiting to come in to Malaysia, if you can’t wait, then the JOI Book SK3000 is a pretty good buy as well.

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After our previous Top trending gadgets in Malaysia for Q1 (January - February - March) of 2021, the months have flown by and we're already in the early days of Q3. As such we're looking back at all the top trending gadgets of these past 3 months for Q2 (April - May - June). Based entirely on our Story Hits, searches and tech comparisons from our users and readers across TechNave.com, cn.TechNave.com and bm.TechNave.com, we’ve listed down the top 5 contenders for each category as chosen by you.

Check out what all your fellow TechNavers have been searching for or are looking to buy soon this year, but if you’d like to see the whole list and just the list then feel free to scroll all the way down for our Top trending gadgets in Malaysia for Q2 2021 on TechNave. But if you’d like to know more about each one, pick a category below and check it out for yourself.

Here's the quick list links for each category, or you can just jump straight to the Top trending gadgets in Malaysia for Q2 2021 on TechNave via the list below:

Unlike the previous Q1 where the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G reigned supreme, this Q2 the top scorer of our smartphone charts was the midrange Samsung Galaxy A52. Coming in at RM1499 this year in March, this all-rounder midranger boasted something from everyone including 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, a 6.5-inch FHD display with 90Hz refresh rate and a 32MP punch hole front camera along with a 4500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging.

On the rear there were also cameras for everything including a 64MP wide-angle camera with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro and 5MP depth sensor. It also didn't look half bad in black, blue, violet and white. There’s a whole bunch of other features as well so take a closer look at our hands-on video for more details.

The midrangers continued to strike hard for this Q2 2021 with the realme 8 Pro at number 2 in our charts. Priced at just RM1299, the realme 8 Pro offers a number of high-end premium level features. These include a whopping 108MP quad rear camera, 16MP front camera, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage and 50W SuperDart fast charging with a larger than average 5000mAh battery.

It's available in two colour variants including Infinite Black and Infinite blue, and it features a fingerprint resistant matte backside as well. At the time of launch in 22 April 2021, it also came with some pretty sweet pre-order freebies packaged as well, so it’s no wonder that it generated a good deal of buzz here at TechNave. Check out our hands-on video for a closer look.

Onto our #3 spot, we have the Redmi Note 10 Pro that comes jam-packed with many flagship features such as a 120Hz AMOLED display, 108MP main camera, and up to 8GB of RAM from the price of only RM1099. Not only that, it comes with a huge 5020mAh battery that lets you watch movies and play games all day long before you need to charge it back up.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is a value-oriented smartphone by Xiaomi. With that in mind, you may not be getting the best performing smartphone on the market at that price point, but it’s more than enough to play most mobile games available in the market without lagging up. You can have a look at our review to find out more about the phone.

Next is the beautiful OPPO Reno 5F at #4. Priced at just RM1199, it comes with many features to help users express their artistic side through photography. The phone also comes with the Helio P95 chipset and 8GB RAM, making it more than capable of handling most graphically intense mobile games.

The device would make a great choice for the ladies because of its gorgeous Fantastic Purple, Fluid Black, and Crystal Silver colourways. Not only that, it’s perfect for individuals who love taking pictures of themselves as it comes with a 32MP front-facing selfie camera. Not only that, but at launch, OPPO was giving away a lot of free goodies worth RM238 as well! (not available anymore, sadly.)

Last but not least, we have one of the most affordable 5G smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G priced at only RM1099. With 5G connectivity, the device can stream movies, download large files, and load webpages extremely fast.

Not only that, but it also comes with a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display, and it supports up to 4K recording. Considering that 5G could get implemented by the end of the year, this could be a good future-proofing device on a budget but if you don't think you'll get it on your network so soon, there's also the option to get the Samsung Galaxy A32 without 5G connectivity at a more affordable price.

Huawei's most powerful tablet yet, the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 took #1 this Q2 2021 perhaps due to the fact that it simply offers so many top-notch features for RM3999. This includes 8GB of RAM, 256GB worth of storage and a 12.6-inch OLED display with a 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution.

Other tech specs are similarly top-notch including an 8MP front camera and 13MP + 8MP + ToF 3D sensor triple rear camera (which is unheard of for most tablets). Check out the video above for the full details.

This Q2 2021, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 slips down by one spot to #2 of our Top 5 Tablets of Q2 2021 but it still offers the one of best quality features in a single bundle. In addition, it's actually been officially repriced to RM899 (down RM100 from RM999). This 10.4-inch 2K display tablet is still super slim at 7mm thin and still premium looking with a midrange Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset and 7040 mAh battery.

Offering 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and Wifi support, one of the highlight features of this tablet remains its quad stereo speakers. However, the 5MP front camera belies it's age a bit as it was launched in October 2020.

Slipping down to #3 in our charts for Q2 of 2021 is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. Despite its initial pricing of RM1699, it probably remains one of the best ways to experience the S Pen without having to buy a Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone. If you can get it with a free Targus Bluetooth keyboard it could still offer TechNavers a lighter and more affordable midrange tablet laptop alternative as well at RM1499.

Stand-out features remain its 10.4-inch 2K display, quad Dolby Atmos speakers tuned by AKG Harman and 4GB of RAM. You can still check out our review for more details.

Seemingly pushed down with the others is the 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019), showing how good its staying power is thanks to its RM599 price tag. It is starting to show its age though compared to some of the newer tablets, but it remains one of the better tablets to get during the pandemic.

Features are still rather low-end with the energy efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 chipset while the 5100 mAh battery offers more battery life than most other 8-inch tablets.

Like our other Top 5 tablets for Q2 2021, the Apple iPad 10.2 2020 got pushed down a notch, but it shows that Apple is still a major player in the tablet as it retains a place in our rankings for 2021. Pricing remains a relatively affordable RM1449 (for an Apple device) and it still guarantess one of the best build quality in a tablet we’ve seen to date.

Stand-out features for us remains the solid build quality, awesome 10.2-inch 2160 x 1620 pixel display and iPadOS support, which means you can use it with the Apple Pencil, a bluetooth mouse and even a PS4 Controller. Our how-to guide might help if you need to use it with your Android devices.

We're not entirely surprised that the Xiaomi Mi Watch retained its top spot in our Top 5 trending smartwatches of Q2 2021. This is probably because it not only offers a more traditional round watch look and feel but it also lasts 16 days on normal usage and you can get about 50 hours with the GPS turned on.

Featuring a colourful 1.39-inch AMOLED display and still priced at RM469 this is still arguably the most full featured at the best value smart watch of the bunch and when coupled with the long battery life, 117 sports modes and more, these could be the reasons why TechNavers have continued to select the Mi Watch as the #1 smart watch here at TechNave for Q2 2021. Check out our review for the full details.

Despite keeping its Apple Watch-like square look, the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite still retained its place at #2 on our Top 5 trending smartwatches of Q2 2021 chart. Perhaps the slightly larger 1.4-inch display but 9 day battery life could be some of the reasons why. Initially on pre-order for RM199, it is still priced at RM249.

The number of available sports modes are still 11 while the GPS, air pressure and altitude sensors and a heart rate monitor still make it one of the better smartwatches to own. If you're looking for a smartwatch for your Android devices but want that Apple Watch look and feel, this remains a pretty good device to consider.

For our #3 spot on the Top 5 trending smartwatches of Q2 2021 chart is the recently released realme Watch 2. Going for a slightly more rounded rectangular shape and design than other smartwatches in this range, the realme Watch 2 offers a 1.4-inch touchscreen display and an estimated 12 day battery life.

Priced at RM229, it offers a heart rate sensor and various features including health and exercise tracking. Other stand-out features include an IP68 water resistance rating along with support for Bluetooth 5.0.

Coming up on our rankings for Q2 of 2021, the Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro is still one of the more expensive smartwatches in our list at an initial price of RM1199. Premium stand out features remain a titanium frame and dual knob buttons along with a sapphire crystal covered 1.39-inch detailed 454 x 454 pixels AMOLED display.

Designed to work best with Huawei devices, it uses a Kirin A1 chipset and a ceramic back.

Surprisingly, the realme Watch takes #5 in our Top 5 trending smartwatches of Q2 2021 despite it being priced officially at RM299, which is more than the realme Watch 2 that got #3. It goes for the same somewhat rounded rectangular design with a 1.4-inch touchscreen display.

It tracks exercise and up to 14 sports modes, while offering a heart rate sensor, an SpO2 sensor and IP68 water resistance.

Initially at #2 in Q1, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 climbed to the #1 spot as the most popular laptop of Q2 2021. Priced at RM5299, the laptop comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor and up to an RTX 3070 dedicated graphics card.

The laptop will come equipped with a slightly cheaper FHD 144Hz with an Adaptive Sync display or an FHD 240Hz display (at RM6699) that’s great for those who compete in esports. It also has 16GB of RAM pre-installed, making it more than capable of handling RAM intensive workloads like 3D rendering, video editing, and opening multiple tabs on Google Chrome.

Onto the #2 spot, the Acer Swift 3 SF314-42 is a sleek and lightweight laptop that’s suitable for those who are constantly on the move. At the price of RM2599, it comes equipped with a Ryzen 4000 series processor with Radeon Graphics, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD while weighing in at only 1.2Kg.

The battery life is also quite good as it can last up to 6 hours or longer depending on what programs you are running. For those who don’t like huge charging bricks, you’ll be pleased to know that Swift 3’s charging brick is very light and portable. It’s no wonder this laptop is so popular among students! Check out our review on what we think about the laptop!

The Dell Inspiron 15 3502 at #3 is currently one of the more affordable laptops currently available in the market. Priced at RM1499, it comes equipped with all the basics that a student or a young professional might need without breaking the bank.

Furthermore, it has all the essential I/O ports like an SD card reader, 3x USB Type-A port, HDMI port, LAN cable slot, and Audio Jack. The Dell Inspiron 15 is a great and affordable choice without fussing over all the extra features that you might not even need on higher-end laptops.

Other than the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, ASUS also unveiled the TUF Dash F15 which comes with up to an RTX3070 and an Intel i5-11300H. Sitting comfortably at #4, the laptop’s price starts from only RM4699, which is not too bad because it also has a 144Hz display which is essential for those competing in esports.

The TUF series is also known for its reliable and rugged design, allowing it to withstand small drops without any issues. They’re also quite light, making them great for those who enjoy doing work and gaming while on the go. While it may be one of ASUS’ cheaper gaming laptops, its looks are definitely on par with their Zephyrus lineup.

Last but not least, coming in at #5 is the ASUS ROG Strix G15 gaming laptop starting from the price of RM5999 for the 15-6-inch 144Hz IPS display variant. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900H and up to an RTX 3070, it’s more than capable of handling most esport titles out there in the market.

What’s unique about this laptop is the fact that most of its I/O ports are located at the back, making cable management much easier. Furthermore, it also has up to 100W USB Type-C charging that lets you charge up the laptop using a compatible powerbank and USB Type-C cable. Not only that, but it has an extremely sleek and attractive design. It’s no wonder that this laptop ended up at the #5 spot on our list.

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Thanks to a number of rather high profile devices the Top trending gadgets in Malaysia for Q3 (July - August - September) has been really happening. Just like before for the Top trending gadgets in Malaysia for Q1 (January - February - March) of 2021 and Q2 (April - May - June), the Top 5 devices for Q3 were based entirely on our Story Hits, searches and tech comparisons from our users and readers across TechNave.com, cn.TechNave.com and bm.TechNave.com as chosen by you.

See for yourself what were the top devices that TechNavers like yourself have been searching for or are looking to buy soon this year. As usual,  if you’d like to see the whole list and just the list then feel free to scroll all the way down for our Top trending gadgets in Malaysia for Q3 2021 on TechNave. But if you’d like to know more about each one, pick out and individual category below and check it out for yourself.

Here's the quick list links for each category, or you can just jump straight to the Top trending gadgets in Malaysia for Q3 2021 on TechNave via the list below:

Compared to Q2, we have a foldable smartphone, namely the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G, taking the #1 trending smartphone of Q3 2021. Priced from RM6699 onwards, the foldable phone is the first Samsung smartphone to come with a 4MP under-display front-facing camera, IPX8 water resistance and S-Pen support.

Other than that, 12MP wide-angle + 12MP telephoto + 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera at the rear and a 10MP camera on the cover. Furthermore, it also has a 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz display that supports HDR10+. That said, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G came equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, making it the perfect candidate if you’re looking for a foldable smartphone with bleeding-edge technologies and features. You can have a look at our review if you want to find out more information.

Next on our list, we have yet another foldable smartphone by Samsung which is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3. Much like the previous entry, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 also come with IPX8 water resistance to ensure that the device remains functional even after being submerged underwater (up to a certain depth, of course).

Other than that, it also comes with the same Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, but a smaller battery capacity of 3300mAh and a smaller secondary 1.9-inch screen for displaying notifications. That said, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is suitable for those who like the Z Fold 3 5G but want something a little smaller. Priced at RM3999 it is relatively more affordable compared to previous foldable display smartphones yet stronger than before, but you can check out our review of the Z Flip3 if you need more details.

In #3, we have the value-focused POCO X3 Pro, which comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, 5160mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging and 120Hz display from the price of only RM999 for the 6GB RAM variant. If you need a smartphone with a little more RAM, you can opt for the 8GB variant at the price of RM1299.

The display also supports a 360Hz touch sampling rate, allowing the phone to respond to your input as soon as your finger touches the screen. While you may not be getting the best of the best when it comes to the cameras, the POCO X3 Pro is a great choice if you’re looking for a smartphone that’s suitable for mobile gaming.

Moving on, we have the OPPO Reno 6 Pro 5G occupying our #4 spot that’s priced from RM2999. Unlike most of the phones in this list, the Reno 6 Pro 5G is the only smartphone that’s equipped with a 32MP front-facing selfie camera for effortless yet higher resolution selfies.

Other than the selfie camera, the phone also comes with a 50MP + 13MP + 16MP + 2MP rear camera with AI capabilities to help optimise the pictures taken by the rear camera sensors. The Reno 6 Pro 5G is a great choice if you want the best picture/video taking experience possible but don’t mind using the slightly weaker Snapdragon 870 5G chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy A52 which was our #1 phone from Q2 2021 is back once again in the #5 spot, which is priced at RM1499. Similar to what we mentioned in Q2, the Galaxy A52 comes with respectable hardware such as 8GB RAM, 256GB ROM, 6.5-inch FHD 90Hz display along and a 32MP punch hole front-facing selfie camera.

Not only that, but it also comes with several features that are typically found on higher-end smartphones like a 4500mAh battery which supports up to 25W fast charging, 64MP with OIS + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro + 5MP depth sensor, Samsung Pay, and more. That said, the Galaxy A52 is a great choice for those who want Samsung flagship smartphone-like features without breaking the bank.

In our #1 spot, we have the value-oriented Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, with an 8.7-inch display, 4GB RAM, and 64GB ROM at the value-added price of only RM699. Unlike most budget-oriented tablets out there in the market, the tab comes with features typically found on more expensive tablets such as a USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, and dual stereo speakers.

While the tablet doesn’t have the best performance because it only comes with a MediaTek Helio P22T chipset and 4GB of RAM, it’s more than enough if you often multitask between your apps or are looking for a portable device for learning from home. You can check out our review to see how it performs and see whether it’s the right tablet for you.

Onto our #2 spot, going up a notch from it's previous #3 ranking in Q2 we have the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite from Samsung. Powered by the Samsung Exynos 9611 chipset, 4GB RAM, and 64GB ROM it is officially priced at RM1699. Unlike our previous entry, the Tab S6 Lite is compatible with the S-Pen, which can be attached to the side of the tablet so that it doesn’t roll off the table.

While tablets are usually more suited for watching videos or reading through documents, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite’s performance is good enough to handle most mobile games out in the market. You can also replace your laptop with it to do light office work. You can check out our review to know more.

Next on our list, we have the Xiaomi Pad 5 at the price of only RM1399. The tablet comes with many features that are usually available on flagship-level smartphones and tablets like an 11-inch 120Hz WQHD+ Display, Snapdragon 860 chipset, 6GB RAM, and a huge 8720mAh battery that supports up to 33W fast charging.

In addition to that, it also supports the Xiaomi Smart Pen that allows the user to quickly write down notes or sketch during a meeting. The Xiaomi Pad 5 is a great tablet if you’re looking for something that’s a little more value-focused but probably isn't the best device for productivity.

In our #4 spot, we have once again another tablet by Samsung, namely the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (Fan Edition for those who are wondering) at the price of RM1899. While the tablet features a large 12.4-inch display with a thickness of 6.3mm and a huge 10090mAh battery, the weight of the tablet is considered relatively light at just 608g.

Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, 4GB of RAM, and S-Pen support, it’s more than capable of running most mobile games and productivity apps without lagging. Check out our first impressions of the tablet if you want to find out more.

In our #5 spot, we have the Huawei MatePad 11 which is the most expensive out of all the tablets on this list at the price of RM1999. However, it comes with high-end hardware like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G chipset, 6GB RAM, and a 2560 x 1600 pixel 10.95-inch 120Hz display.

While it only has a 7250mAh battery which supports up to 22.5W fast charging, the tablet synergises well with other Huawei products like Huawei smartphones, laptops, tablets, and more. Have a look at our review of the Huawei MatePad 11!

The most searched wearable for Q3 2021 on our list goes to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 that’s available from the price of RM899 for the 40mm variant. The main highlight of the smartwatch is the Samsung BioActive Sensor, which includes sensors for Optical Heart Rate + Electrical Heart + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis.

Furthermore, it has IP68 water and dust resistance, MIL-STD-810G drop and shock certification, and it’s able to withstand up to 5ATM, making it suitable for those who indulge in watersports or more rugged situations. If you’re looking for something to help you stay on top of your health, the Galaxy Watch 4 would make a great candidate.

Next, we have the Xiaomi Mi Watch in our #2 spot that’s much cheaper compared to our #1 at the price of RM469. The smartwatch only comes with a single variant that has a 1.39-inch AMOLED display along with two buttons on the side which are the home button and the sport button so that you can quickly access the sport mode.

The Xiaomi Mi Watch is the perfect smartwatch if you enjoy exercising as it supports up to 110 exercise modes which include running, hiking, swimming, cycling, and more. Not only is it able to last up to 22 days on a single charge, but the software also has more than 100 watch faces to choose from. Check out our review about it.

Now for the most expensive wearable on our list, we have the Huawei Watch 3 Pro at our #3 spot that’s priced at RM2199. The watch features an extremely premium design with leather straps, sapphire glass, titanium frame and ceramic back suitable for style-conscious individuals.

But that’s not all, it has a huge 1.43-inch AMOLED touch display, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of ROM that lets you store music onto the smartwatch so that you can listen to it even without an internet connection. That said, if you’re looking for something premium, you can check out our review of the Huawei Watch 3 Pro.

The Huawei Band 6 sits comfortably in our #4 spot at the price of only RM219. While it is one of the more affordable options, if you’re looking for a wearable that’s catered towards tracking your fitness it should definitely be on your consideration list.

Although it may not be as premium-looking compared to our previous entries, it does get the job done without breaking the bank. Check out our review of the Band 6 to see if it's the smartwatch wearable for you.

Last but certainly not least, we have the Amazfit T-Rex Pro in our #5 spot at the price of RM659. The smartwatch is the only one in this list to be able to withstand up to 10ATM, which is equivalent to depths of around 100 metres.

But that’s not all, if you’re constantly on the move, you’ll be pleased to know that the watch is able to last up to 18 days, and up to 40 hours with GPS on, which is hopefully more than enough if you’re ever stranded while out adventuring. With that in mind, this is a great smartwatch for those who go diving frequently.

Starting from as low as RM2049, the ASUS Laptop 15 A516 is a great choice for those who are keen on getting a laptop for studies or handling documents where performance isn’t a priority. Equipped with up to an Intel Core i5 processor and up to an Nvidia MX330 GPU, it’s more than capable of handling most day to day tasks from browsing the internet to running picture editing software.

It also has a 15.6-inch NanoEdge Display that helps reduce glare, giving you up to a 178-degree viewing angle, making it easier to share what you’re watching with a friend. You might want to consider adding additional RAM, as 4GB of RAM might not be enough even for Google Chrome, which is known to be very RAM-hungry.

Onto our #2 spot, we have the Acer TravelMate Spin P4 that’s geared more towards productivity starting from the price of RM4699 for the i5 variant while the i7 variant is priced at RM5399. Coming with up to an Intel i7-1165G7 processor and 8GB RAM out of the box (upgradeable up to 32GB), the laptop can reliably run many productivity-focused applications like Microsoft Office 365, picture editing software, and multiple Google Chrome tabs without any issues.

In addition, it also features the Intel WiFi 6 AX201 for faster download and upload speeds and it can be used in tablet mode along with a stylus to quickly sketch or take notes. However, because it only comes with Intel Iris Xe graphics instead of a discrete graphics card, it is not exactly the best at running resource-intensive games. So if you're looking for a lightweight, portable and productivity-focused laptop, the Acer TravelMate Spin 4 is definitely worth considering.

In #3, we have realme’s very first laptop called the realme Book that’s equipped with either an 11th Gen Intel i3 or an Intel i5 processor at the price of RM2499 and RM3499 respectively. While it only comes with Intel UHD Graphics, it has 8GB of RAM, which is more than enough if you’re only using the laptop for productivity workloads instead of playing games.

Furthermore, the 65W PD Super-Fast Charge is incredibly convenient as it’s able to quickly charge up the laptop’s battery to 50% in just 30 minutes. The realme Book is a lot more suitable for content creators where colour accuracy is important as it has a 14-inch 1440p display with 100% sRGB colour gamut. However, you might struggle a little when it comes to editing videos on Adobe Premiere Pro because of the lack of a discrete graphics processor.

Next on the list, the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 that was released earlier this year starts from RM5299 and RM6999 for the RTX 3060 and RTX 3070 respectively. Also, because it comes with the Ryzen 7 5800H and 16GB RAM (expandable), it’s more than capable of handling most esports titles and Triple-A games that are currently available on the market.

Additionally, the 1TB capacity NVMe drive is not only fast, but it has more than enough space to store the operating system, games, and videos. With that said, if you’re looking for a decent gaming laptop with up to 240Hz display that will last you several years, you might want to consider this.

Lastly, we have the Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57 which is yet another gaming laptop at the price of RM5699 that has an 11th Intel processor, 16GB RAM, 144Hz FHD display and an RTX 3060 GPU. Much like our previous entry, the Acer Nitro 5 is also capable of running most games available without any issues.

If you’re on a tight budget, you could also get the cheaper variant of the Nitro 5 that’s equipped with an Intel Core i5-11400H processor and 8GB RAM at the price of RM4799. If you want to know more about the laptop, you can check out our review.

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Apple criticized by groups backed by Google and Facebook

It seems that Apple's new feature is under scrutiny by groups backed by Google and Facebook because of how it handles tracking, which may lead to more users disabling the tracker. With the tracker disabled, it may affect certain services from displaying personalized ads to the user.

To go into more detail, our source mentioned that the new feature gives users more transparency on how their information is being utilized. Not only that, but the new feature also shows a pop-up which asks the users whether they would like to have their information tracked across and websites that they visit, which may sway users from agreeing

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Apple’s new feature? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.