Huawei announces LiteOS, a 10KB IoT operating system

Huawei recently announced it's Agile Network 3.0 Architecture at the Huawei Network congress 2015. As part of this architecture, Huawei introduced the Agile Internet of Things (IoT) solution which consists of the Agile IoT gateway, Agile Controller and LiteOS which is a lightweight IoT operating system (OS). This LiteOS is only 10KB in size (1MB = 1000KB) and offers basic OS functions like configuration, auto-discovery and auto-networking. Designed for smart homes, wearables, connected vehicles and more, LiteOS will be be opened to all developers soon but there are no specific Malaysia release dates, pricing details or information on which devices may be using it. Here's what they had to say about it:

“Huawei believes that standardizing ICT infrastructure will foster the development of Internet applications, including IoT applications. To address this, Huawei is launching our IoT OS, LiteOS. Mr. William Xu, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, Huawei

“BDII requires close business collaboration and joint innovation efforts between Huawei and our partners. We have been involved in industry alliances, worked with standard organizations in the area of IoT, and established innovative research centers, open labs, and development communities to foster industry development.” Yan Lida, President of Huawei Enterprise Business Group

“Over the last three years, Huawei has been involved in a number of in-depth technological collaborations with our global industry partners in IoT. We have developed a series of IoT solutions that have already been applied to buildings, electricity meters, vehicles, gymnasiums, factories, retail outlets, and street lights. In line with our approach to provide BDII, Huawei will continue to work with more partners to launch solutions based on our Agile Network architecture for different vertical industries.” Liu Shaowei, President, Switch and Enterprise Communication Product Line, Huawei


Huawei announces another Super Brand Day on 27 July 2021

For those unaware, Huawei is hosting a Super Brand Day on its website and Lazada today. But if you are too busy for some online shopping today, you can still do it next week! Yup, Huawei Malaysia has confirmed that there's another Super Brand Day on 27 July 2021.

Huawei Malaysia has informed us that the Super Brand Day 727 will be on its Shopee Huawei Official Store. For one whole day, you can purchase a variety of Huawei electronics devices at discounted prices of up to 45%! There will also be freebies for each purchase, depending on the product.

Items that are on sale already have discounted prices listed on the site, so do check them out if you want to plan your purchases. Having said that, is there a device you plan to buy? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Huawei appealing to the US court to lift up ban by the FCC

Image courtesy by Alex Castro / The Verge

With former US President Trump and his administration out of the office, many wondered if the new US President Biden would lift the ban on Huawei. We previously reported that the new US administration is probably not interested in removing the ban, so Huawei has decided to ask the court to overturn the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)'s decision for labelling them as a national security threat.

Aside from that request, Huawei also said: “The order on review potentially impacts the financial interests of the telecommunications industry as a whole," which includes other network operators that the FCC blocked. If you recall, several American tech companies such as Intel and Sony were initially blocked from doing business with Huawei. They even had to apply for a business license to continue trading.

From the Biden administration side, they said that they are going to defend the FCC and other US national security agencies' decision for banning Huawei. Provided with the "substantial amount of evidence" that Huawei technology "spies" on people, they stand by their side while Huawei continues to deny the allegations.

TikTok and WeChat are other two social tech companies that got banned by the previous administration in the USA as well. At the moment, there seems to be stagnant news between the Biden Administration and TikTok. There is no new update on WeChat as well and that's about it. We will keep a close eye on this one and until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei appoints Matthew Ng as Sales Director of Consumer Business Group

Matthew Ng, Sales Director of Huawei Consumer Business Group

On 24 November  2015, Matthew Ng has been appointed by Huawei Technologies Malaysia to be a Sales Director of Consumer Business Group (BG), Huawei Malaysia.

Peter Tong, President of South Pacific Region of Huawei Consumer BG, said, “With Matthew on board, we now have a wider experience in mobile sales industry. We believe that he will enable Huawei’s Consumer Business Group to soar even further in the Malaysian market. Huawei Consumer Business Group in the Southern Pacific Region is currently experiencing a strategic transformation and we hope to attract other industry talents to join us and raise the bar for not just Huawei but also the industry.”

Mr. Ng has 15 years working experience in Channel and Sales Development in various companies for the mobile industry such as Samsung and Samart. A veteran of analyzing and monitoring market trends along with developing successful channel structures, and as a new member of the Huawei Group, he will lead a team to accelerate sales figures in the local market.

“It is a very exciting time for the Huawei Consumer BG. While our foundation remains strong in consumer experience, we are set to achieve breakthrough in business. We are completely aligned with our global direction – to consolidate Huawei Consumer Business Group’s position as a leading smartphone brand.” Peter Tong concluded.

Along with Mr. Ng, on 28 October and 9 November both Abigail Sarah Brody and Robert Lewandowski were also appointed by the Group serving as a Chief Designer of User Experience, and a New Ambassador respectively.


Huawei awarded “Biggest Contribution to 5G Development” at 5G World Summit 2015

Huawei recently received the award of "Biggest Contribution to 5G Development" at the 5G World Summit for their efforts in creating the next generation in high-speed mobile Internet and networks. Standardization of 5G networks is expected to begin next year with the goal of reaching 10Kbps throughput and 1ms latency to become prevalent by 2020. Huawei is currently laying the foundation for this by introducing new networking technologies designed specifically to increase the effectiveness and speed of 5G networks. Since 2014, Huawei released the world’s highest throughput test bed in high band (above 6GHz) and low band (below 6GHz), with total throughput reaching 115Gbps and 10.32Gbps respectively. In the academic field, Huawei has contributed over 180 papers on 5G in close collaboration with leading universities such as New York University and Harvard University. Huawei also plays an important role in many standard organizations and industry alliances such as 5GPPP, IMT2020, 5GIC, 5GMF and NGMN, defining 5G together with all industry partners. Here's what Huawei had to say about it:

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the judging committee, all industry colleagues as well as Informa for this first 5G award. It’s a great recognition of Huawei’s efforts towards 5G innovation, standardization contribution and industry collaboration. Since we started 5G research in 2009, Huawei has achieved significant breakthroughs in end-to-end 5G system innovation, including the new air interface technologies, new architecture and the world’s highest throughput test bed. We promise to continue our efforts towards contributing to a global unified standard and achieving a win-win industry chain in close collaboration with the whole industry." Chaobin Yang, CMO of Huawei Wireless Product Line


10 Wholesome Gaming News That Happened in 2020

(The Golden Crewmate Award trophy on the left is made by u/ItsmeXau)

It's almost the end of 2020, but the situation has not improved. Many of us are still working and studying from home, though I'm sure most have already adapted by now. A lot of us coped with it by binge-watching a ton of YouTube videos or Netflix, catching up on unread books, and of course, our favourite - video gaming.

2020 has been pretty crazy, but it has been great for gamers all around. Whether you're a new proud owner of the PlayStation 5 or a casual mobile gamer, we have read plenty of wholesome news about the gaming industry. So without further ado, here are 10 wholesome gaming news that happened this year.

Gaming is getting better treatment than before, but it's still something that gets frown upon in the East. Many Asian parents prefer their kids to study hard and get into the Ivy Leagues for the glory and honour of the family (I'm stereotyping, but you know that it's true). However, Oxford recently did a case study this year that suggests video games are good for mental health.

Graph data image from Oxford Internet Institute

According to the research, those who play video games exhibit some significant positive factors. The study suggests that the experience of competence and social connection with friends and family may have an impact on a person's wellbeing, proportionate to the amount of time invested in games. Of course, this doesn't apply to everyone since many gamers still enjoy playing alone to have peace of mind.

During the time when many were (or still are) stuck at home due to the pandemic, the Oxford research also noted a spike on video game sales. This applies to not only console games but also mobile games. In fact, Malaysians spent over $673 million for video games with 75% of sales belonging to mobile in 2019.

According to another survey by Google, Asia is the biggest market when it comes to mobile gaming. The top three countries for mobile gaming expenditure are China, Japan and South Korea, which spent a total of $18.5 billion, $11.6 billion and $5.34 billion respectively. Mobile game streamers are also on the rise, with the top record being Malaysian "Mobile Legends" streamer Maharaja Soloz for hitting 1.2 million subscribers on Facebook Gaming. Miss Rose Gaming also enjoyed some success on Facebook Gaming, earning more than RM18000 thanks to her fans.

Of course, when it comes to mobile gaming - we gotta talk about Genshin Impact. Ever since its debut, 23 million mobile gamers have already downloaded it within a week. Not just that, there was an estimated $50 million in revenue as of October 2020.

Fast forward to December 2020, Genshin Impact has won the Best Mobile Game in the Apple App Store Best and Google PlayStore 2020. To be honest, we weren't too surprised by the results. After all, it's not common to see an open-world RPG game of this scale on a mobile platform. It's only fitting that PlayStore editors have called it "the new benchmark for free-to-play mobile games".

Besides Genshin Impact, another mobile game that got a breakthrough is none other than Among Us. This game is so accessible that even your non-gaming friends can get into it and have some fun, probably because of how similar it is to Mafia and Werewolf...BUT IN SPACE.

As of December 2020, Among Us is the most downloaded free to play mobile game on the Apple App Store. Innersloth (the developer) also got two huge wins recently at The Games Award 2020, beating out other heavyweight contenders to win the Best Mobile and Multiplayer Game of 2020 award. Well deserved!

Moving on to console gaming, we saw plenty of PS5 rumours even before the reveal in June 2020. It got gamers excited thanks to its magnificent white design, which is a departure from the classic black skin. Besides having the standard version, Sony also revealed a digital edition to get on with the times of downloading games online.

Malaysian gamers and PS fans had to wait for almost half a year before Sony Malaysia confirmed the pre-order date. However, the PS5 pre-order units got sold out within minutes. It didn't even last long at as physical game stores across the nation quickly ran out of stock. Even before the launch day, Sony Malaysia had to remind everyone that there are still no units available for in-store purchase.

Besides the PS5, the 3-year-old Nintendo Switch platform remains as popular as ever. As mentioned in the Oxford research, even those who were previously non-gamers have been buying games. While I don't have the statistics, I can personally testify that I have seen a few of my non-gaming friends getting the Nintendo Switch this year.

Image courtesy of Oxford Internet Institute

Because of the pandemic, there was a shortage of supply for Switch consoles globally. I'm sure some of you have also seen retailers increasing the price of the console. This also includes Ring Fit Adventure, which is arguably the most popular workout video game you can play while staying at home. There's also a good hint that many Malaysians have been enjoying Animal Crossing: New Horizons, as it was the 9th most tweeted hashtag of the year in Malaysia.

Before the pandemic, I had the opportunity to visit AMD's HQ in Texas  USA to check out new laptops powered by the AMD Ryzen 4000 series. On paper, the performance looked great, but we had to wait for a while to really test the hardware. Two months later, the AMD-powered gaming laptop - ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 arrived first, and it surpassed my expectations. While everyone's opinion on the laptop may differ, there was no doubt that AMD was on to something.

AMD later released the Ryzen 5000 series desktop processor with the Zen 3 architecture, which was a hit among the PC fans due to the quality and fair price tags. Several benchmark tests showed the Ryzen 5000 series beating Intel processors, winning the hearts of many PC gamers all around the world.  There were also many AMD Ryzen 4000 series laptops that we liked, such as the ASUS TUF Gaming A15, HONOR MagicBook 14 and the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7.

Speaking of PC gaming, Epic Games Store is probably every gamer's best friend now. Over the past few months, the company gave away many triple-A video games, so that we have something to help us cope with being stuck at home. The video game giveaways included Grand Theft Auto V, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, A Total War Saga: Troy, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Watch Dogs 2 and many others.

COMING SOON The Epic Holiday Sale returns on December 17. Unwrap great deals and prepare for 15 Days of Free Games! https://t.co/Ww6pybdm6X pic.twitter.com/gkfK2uAms4

That said, other video games were also offered at great discounts. Although most of them are quite old, it allowed many gamers to try something new or catch up on the video games that they missed out. A few months ago, we made a list of the best (and worst) video games that we played while staying at home, so do take a read while you're at it.

By the way, did you know that a Malaysia gaming studio released a game globally? Developed by Metronomik, No Straight Roads is unlike any other video game because it's like a rhythm game decided to make a baby with action RPG. Forbes thought the game may be the coolest game of 2020 due to how unique it is. It stayed away from current popular gaming trends such as Battle Royale mode, which made it a refresh experience. It was also nominated for Best Independent Game and Best Soundtrack in the PlayStation.Blog Game of the Year!

By all means, it's not a perfect game as there are some flaws here and there. In fact, I may have liked the original soundtracks (like the SAYU boss battle theme) more than the game itself, but I really enjoyed it overall. And knowing the fact that a small group like Metronomik is capable of producing a game like this made me proud as a Malaysian.

Genshin Impact and Among Us may have been the two most popular mobile games of 2020, but it was Free Fire that won the first-ever Esports Mobile Game of the Year at the Esports Awards 2020 recently. Developed by Garena, it defeated other favourites like Call of Duty: Mobile, PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends Bang Bang, which is really impressive.

Free Fire is not that popular in Malaysia but has a huge following in Singapore and India. For the record, there are a few tournaments held for the mobile game - Free Fire Esports India, game.tv Diva Scrim Wars, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Conquest: Free Fire 2020, and Garena's organised tournament, which saw over 90 million total views during the lockdown. It was also the highest-grossing mobile game in Q1 2020.

So these are the ones that we can think of on top of my head. I'm sure that there were other wholesome gaming news throughout 2020, so let us know the ones that you know of. Also, what video games have you been enjoying this year? Let us know in the comments below! Thanks for reading and stay tuned for more tech articles like this at TechNave.com.


200 FREE ASUS ZenFone 4 Bumper cases up for grabs

ASUS Malaysia is currently holding a free giveaway for official ASUS ZenFone 4 bumper cases. The first wave has 200 cases and each case should give your ASUS ZenFone 4 a bit more protection from drops, shocks and scratches. Each case is worth RM49 and there is an additional Mystery Gift for ZenFone 4 owners. To participate follow the instructions below:


ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) review - The fanciest gaming laptop yet

Two years ago, the first ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 was revealed during the pandemic, and I loved it to death. At that time, it had AMD CPU options of up to Ryzen 9 4900HS CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q 6GB GPU, making it a little laptop monster. Due to its popularity, ASUS finally made a successor with the same name. But is it better?

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) made its debut in Malaysia not too long ago, and I spent two weeks with it. Before I begin, here's a disclaimer - the model I reviewed is not the same as the Malaysian sets (GA402R-KL8201W and GA402R-JL8173W) because they are using an AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS processor, whereas the model I had uses the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor. Nonetheless, all ROG Zephyrus G14 models have the same Radeon RX 6700S 8GB GDDR6 GPU.

To begin, the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) actually has a much better build quality compared to its predecessor. While it maintains the same 14-inch display, it's somewhat bigger thanks to the 16:10 aspect ratio. The display performance got bumped up spectacularly too, but we will talk more on the display performance later.

Lots of ventilation at the bottom, but keep in mind that the heat from the metal can leave some visible marks on your lap

The I/O ports, side vents and the ergonomic hinge

Typing experience was quite nice, much better than the predecessor because it doesn't feel flicky

At first glance, the current ROG Zephyrus G14 doesn't seem that different from its predecessor but rest assured, ASUS did make some improvements. The keyboard now has more RGB lighting options instead of white backlighting. Also, the AniMe Matrix on the laptop cover has 19% more mini LEDs (1449, to be exact) and twice as many microholes as before (14969 in total).

The I/O ports are much better than before too, albeit more or less the same. For example, the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C now supports DisplayPort (dGPU and iGPU) and 100W power delivery. Also, the microSD (UHS-II) slot makes an appearance. The speakers surrounding the bottom are more balanced as well, as they support Dolby Atmos (which sounds excellent without plugged-in or Bluetooth speakers). Additionally, the Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation function is great for video conferencing and the webcam face unlock can even detect your face in a low-light environment.

Back then, the Zephyrus G14 didn't have many features going for it but ASUS really pimped up the new model. I'm not talking about the beefed-up AniMe Matrix, but the new Aura Wallpaper, which is just an animated wallpaper. As most hardcore gamers know, animated wallpapers are not new. But for the first time, ASUS has made it accessible in the ROG Armoury Crate for every user, which I appreciate a lot. While it looks cool AF (pardon my language), do note that turning it on will sip your GPU memory.

You can set your Aura Wallpaper and AniMe Matrix in the Armoury Crate

AniMe Matrix is brighter than the previous model too

Not a lot of games like Horizon: Zero Dawn supports FSR, but if you have the opportunity - the graphics are out of this world and visually eye-pleasing <3

There is also another feature called the AMD SmartShift Max technology. Its purpose is to shift power between the CPU and GPU to help boost performance for gaming, video editing, 3D rendering, content creation and others. Moreover, the AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) helps boost framerates in select titles and delivers high-quality, high-resolution gaming experiences. Oh, and there's a MUX Switch that directly routes the GPU to the display instead of going through the CPU, though it only works on selected eSports titles.

For those who don't know, the AMD Ryzen 6000 series processors can deliver some of the best gaming performance you can obtain on a laptop. Built on a 6nm manufacturing node + "Zen3+" architecture, the Ryzen 6000 Series processors can run a large L3 Cache and more bandwidth to the graphics card thanks to an updated platform with PCIe 4.0. On paper, this delivers a high single and multi-threaded performance in a power-efficient way to drive high performance and high framerates.

The specs of the ROG Zephyrus G14 (global variant)

CPU score from the same 3DMark benchmark program

This ROG Zephyrus G14 model is equipped with a Ryzen 9 6900HS processor (8-core, 16 processing threads and up to 4.9GHz clocking). AMD also mentioned that the Ryzen HS series processors are more energy efficient. This proved true, as the battery's duration could last the whole afternoon while going outdoors when working with it. The laptop also handles heat much better than before, thanks to the improved vapour chamber and smaller arc flow fans that allow higher airflow by 5% (according to ROG).

Obviously, the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) has no trouble playing graphics intense triple-A video game titles seamlessly. However, I have to say that the Radeon RX 6700S 8GB GDDR6 is not very consistent? For example, playing Far Cry 6 was a rather mini-stuttering experience for some reason. It actually struggled a bit to keep up with the motion movement. On the other hand, it handled Doom Eternal perfectly, so I'm not really sure what's up with that. That being said, I believe only some games have the mini-stuttering issue but it's tough to say which one can be affected by it.

Benchmark score from Far Cry 6 with HD Texture pack in a high-quality setting

This scenery from Far Cry 6 almost looks like a wallpaper option from Windows 11

To be fair, I didn't really have the time to test it with more games. Still, I recommend plugging the ROG Zephyrus G14 into a high refresh rate monitor. You will have a blast with that and it solves the mini stuttering motion issue. But the laptop is more than just about offering high-performance. It also has top-notch display performance because it uses a ROG Nebula Display.

For the local set, the ROG Nebula Display sports a 120Hz QHD resolution but that's not the only thing that gives a viewing pleasure. On top of that, the ROG Zephyrus G14 also offers 3ms response times, 100% sRGB coverage, 500nits of QHD brightness, Pantone Validation and even Dolby Vision HDR. This simply brings out certain games with surreal real-life photography (as seen in the image above), which made me rather walk on foot most of the time instead of fast travelling in Far Cry 6. I'm sure there are a couple of video games that can benefit from this too.

Would you fork out at least RM8499 for this?

Needless to say, everything on this laptop is awesome except for selected games that may have a mini stuttering motion issue. There aren't many gaming laptops like it due to the gaming aesthetic design especially the AniMe Matrix on the cover lid. But would I recommend the ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022)? Well, I think that entirely depends on your budget. In Malaysia, the starting price is a staggering RM8499 which is even higher than the predecessor's highest variant by RM800. If you want the best variant, it's RM9999! You can blame our weak Ringgit currency and the global chip shortage for that.

Pros: The most pimped and powerful gaming laptop ever made

Cons: Some games may encounter mini-stuttering motion movements, and the price is over the roof

Summary: If you are rich, this is the fanciest gaming laptop of 2022 that you can show off to your friends and family


Huawei awarded 'Outstanding Contribution for LTE Evolution to 5G' & 'Best Technology Enabler' at MWC 2017

Huawei wins “Outstanding Contribution for LTE Evolution to 5G” at MWC 2017

During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Huawei was awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution for LTE Evolution to 5G’ as well as Best Technology Enabler for NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) solution. It’s noted that this is the first year that GSMA has chosen to present the award for 5th generation mobile networks (5G), which Huawei showcased at the event with their “4.5G Evolution to 5G” solution for high-quality coverage, ultra-large capacity and flexible network architecture, helping operators to keep ahead on the road to 5G and making it a reality.

“This is the first year that GSMA sets an outstanding contribution award for 5G. Huawei is honored to receive this award” said Mr. Xu Wenwei, Executive Director of the Board, Chief Strategy Marketing Officer, “The next few years will see continuous LTE development and 5G innovations. So, we need to do the preparation in all aspects, including network deployment and industry collaboration. During the 4.5G to 5G, Huawei will keep focusing on helping our customers to improve user experience, to step into all cloud era, to enable innovative services for vertical industries, and finally to build 5G with more vitality and longer lifecycle.”

With this, Huawei had won over 170 contracts for cloud core networks and became a strategic partner and co-innovator with Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and other global leading operators on their Cloud Native strategies. At MWC 2017, Huawei presented a Cloud Native demonstration developed with Vodafone, with a goal in mind to continue helping operators build more open, more innovative, more sustainable ecosystems around their Cloud Native networks, with the aim of creating more new services and more value.

Mr. William Xu, Executive Director of the Board and Chief Strategy Marketing Officer of Huawei (Left) and Mr. Edwin Zhang, Director of Cloud Core Network Marketing Department of Huawei (Right)

In addition, by using the Cloud Native concept; Huawei’s NFV solutions is moving beyond basic virtualization that enables telecom networks to become fully distributed and automated, giving them greater elasticity, robustness, and agility. This will allow operators to enhance the network more efficiently delivering inspired user experiences, and enable agile innovation in services for better digital transformation.

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Huawei broke their 2018 Super Sales 11.11 record and sold out most of their products in 3 minutes

Earlier today, Huawei recently posted an update on their Facebook page stating that they’ve broken their 2018 Super Sales 11.11 record in 3 minutes. To go into more detail, Huawei sold most of its products that were listed on the Huawei Online Official Store on 11 November 2019. These products include electronics such as the Huawei P30, Huawei nova 4e, Huawei Y5 2019 and more.

With that said, did you managed to purchase any Huawei products during the Huawei Online Official Store Super Sales 11.11? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei camera up with a better under-screen camera phone implementation?

A statement by LetsGoDigital seems to hint that Huawei could be one of the first to release a smartphone that’s equipped with the "best" implementation of an under-display camera. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the local market.

If you look closely at the patent, it seems that the smartphone in question will come equipped with a triple rear camera. Not only that, but at the bottom, the phone is expected to have a 3.5mm audio jack slot as well. Unfortunately, there’s no information on how Huawei intends to implement the under-display camera on this upcoming device.

Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the local pricing and exact tech specs for now.

What are your thoughts on Huawei coming up with a new solution to under-display cameras? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei can still use ARM's technologies to manufacture HiSilicon chipsets

Based on a statement by Gizmochina, Huawei can still use ARM’s v8-A as well as their V9 architectures due to the fact that both of them were developed in the United Kingdom. With that said, Huawei can utilize these architectures by ARM to manufacture HiSilicon chipsets such as the Kirin 990, Kirin 980 and more that are used by smartphones like the Huawei Mate 30 series, Mate X and the P30 series.

This is good news for Huawei, due to the fact that there is a trade ban going on between the United States and China. With that said, even if the trade ban is still in effect, it seems that Huawei still managed to continue growing with up to 27% increase in revenue with expectations to ship up to 270 million smartphones by end of this year.

What are your thoughts on Huawei still being able to use some of ARM’s architecture to continue manufacturing their chipsets? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei celebrates Chinese New Year with a red Mate 20 Pro

Chinese New Year is always celebrated with the colour red to symbolize prosperity. What better way for Huawei to usher in the year of pig with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone in Fragrant Red! That’s not all though as the company is looking to launch the smartphone in the colour Comet Blue as well, making the colour variants of the device seven in total.

The red variant of the smartphone was teased on Weibo with hints showing that it may be launched on the 5th of February. The blue variant of the smartphone was seen only in the source codes of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer’s website with no official word on the release yet. You can check out the full tech specs and features of the Huawei Mate 20 smartphone here.

Besides that, the Chinese company has also unveiled their latest smartphone, the Huawei Y5 Lite. It is their second Android Go smartphone with simple, entry level specs and a low price tag. The smartphone features a 5.45 inch IPC LCD as well as an 8MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera

The phone’s tech specs include 1GB RAM with 16GB of internal storage which is expandable, a quad-core MediaTek MT6739 processor as well as a 3020mAh battery capacity. The smartphone is only available in Pakistan for PKR16500 (~RM484) in the colours Blue and Black.

So will you getting yourself a red Mate 20 Pro this Chinese New Year? For more latest tech news coming this Chinese New Year, make sure to follow TechNave.com!


Huawei celebrates its online store's 5th birthday with discounts, free gifts and more!

Huawei’s online store turns 5 this year! To celebrate, Huawei is offering huge discounts, free gifts, flash deals and games. The events starts from today all through the 30th of April.

During this time, you can watch your money grow when you purchase selected smartphones. How it works is simple: Deposit a specific amount of money for the device and watch it grow 5x more. For instance, buying a Huawei Mate 20 Pro requires you to deposit RM60. From there, the money will grow into RM300 during the buying period which is on the 29th to 30th of April. Since the retail price of the device is RM2699, you’re now only required to pay RM2399! Here’s the full amount of deposits needed for each selected phone:

On the 24th till 30th of April, anyone who purchases selected devices are eligible for free gifts that include M-Pens, AP38 Car Chargers, Wireless charge casings and more. These gifts are limited and exclusive under the “Birthday Treats” event. You can find out which device is eligible for what free gift on the table below. Daily flash deals will also be happening throughout the 24th till 28th of April at 12 noon. You can save up to RM490 on items such as Huawei 20000mAh Quick Charge Powerbank, HUAWEI “Soundstone” Portable Bluetooth® Speaker, Huawei Y Max, Huawei AH100 Body Fat Scale, Huawei M3 Lite and more. If you can’t catch flash deals at 12PM, on the 29th there will be 3 flash deals sessions at 9AM, 12PM and 3PM.

Free gifts you're eligible for with each purchase

In addition, there will be bundles for the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro which you can see above. Also, there’s the “Race Master” game where every participant will be eligible to walk away with a RM10 voucher and high scorers a RM50 voucher which can be used to purchase a HUAWEI Y7 Pro, HUAWEI Y9, HUAWEI Y Max, HUAWEI nova 3i, HUAWEI nova 4, and HUAWEI nova 4e. All vouchers received can only be redeemed at the Huawei Online Store on the 29th and 30th of April. So what are you waiting for? For more info, do check out the Huawei website yourself and for more Huawei updates, make sure you follow TechNave.com!


Huawei celebrates milestone with 10 million HarmonyOS users

Last week, Huawei introduced HarmonyOS globally and many Huawei phones would be able to get an upgrade soon. According to sources, the update rollout seems to be a success as 10 million users in China have upgraded to the new operating system.

To celebrate the occasion, Huawei got a customized decorated cake where it features the Freebuds wireless earphones, Huawei Watch, Huawei phone and the Vision S TV with HarmonyOS on top. Getting 10 million HarmonyOS users is quite an achievement but we also have to keep in mind that it includes all the Huawei devices and accessories.

At the moment, HarmonyOS is available for the Mate 40 series, P40 series, Mate 30 series and the MatePad Pro in China. Huawei has already made a timetable of when the devices will get the update, but for now, there are still no words for the global market yet. That said, the MatePad Pro that was just launched today is pre-installed with the latest HarmonyOS.

If you want to know more about HarmonyOS and the list of devices that are eligible for the upgrade, you can check our news coverage right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei collaborated with Cyrus to release the Cyrus Huawei Smart Selection SF5 from ~RM190K

It seems that Huawei, in collaboration with Cyrus, has officially unveiled the Cyrus Huawei Smart Selection SF5 EV at the price of around RMB216K (~RM137K). The EV is capable of achieving more than 1000KM+ range on a single charge, which is significantly higher compared to Tesla vehicles according to Huawei.

The vehicle also comes equipped with several features including the Huawei HiCar Smart Connection Solution where users can trigger the smart assistant with a push of a button. It’s also capable of achieving a peak power of 405kW, maximum torque of 820Nm and it’s capable of hitting speeds of 100KM in just 4.68 seconds.

Huawei also mentioned that the Cyrus Huawei Smart Selection SF5 can be purchased from the Huawei Mall in China for now. There is, unfortunately, no information on whether the vehicle will be available in the Malaysian market.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the EV that was manufactured in collaboration with Cyrus? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei collaborates with KL Fashion Week with Huawei P8

Huawei Malaysia recently showed of its fashion mettle doing a collaboration with the recent KL Fashion Week 2015. Featuring the Huawei P8 and first official appearance of the Huawei Watch, the show also saw the latest collection from  popular Malaysian actress-cum-fashion designer, Nur Fazura. In conjunction with the KL Fashion Week Huawei Malaysia also organized the #WeiToFashion promotion which starts from 14 August 2015 and ends on 13 September 2015 aimed style-conscious Malaysians who are looking to Huawei for beautiful smart devices. Those who wish to participate can drop by any nearby Huawei store and purchase the Huawei P8 then fill out the contest form with proof of purchase to enter the #WeiToFashion promotion and the opportunity to win some awesome prizes. Here's what Huawei Malaysia had to say about it all:

“The Huawei P8 takes beauty to the next level, striking a flawless balance of artistry and creativity. With a striking craftsmanship and new revolutionary light painting modes, the Huawei P8 provides consumers with inspiration for creativity. Clearly, it embodies the spirit of KL Fashion Week. At the same time, the Huawei Watch is one of our most recent contributions to a world where fashion and technology have begun to collide more often. And it is one that we are very proud of!  The Huawei Watch received some rave reviews from style-conscious audiences across the world and we are very proud to showcase it to the fashion community in Malaysia today. At Huawei, we foresee the elements of style and design becoming key as technology and lifestyles continue to converge. Our participation in KL Fashion Week 2015 and the #WeiToFashion Promotion are testimonies to the fact that we see ourselves as more than just a device brand; we are a lifestyle brand that modern consumers of technology can relate with. Inspired by the EISA Consumer Smartphone Award, Huawei continues to bring not just devices that work beautifully and look gorgeous but also opportunities to get out there and test your limits for experiences and creativity! Today’s style-conscious consumers see their devices as an extension of their personalities. Our objective with this campaign is to make the Huawei brand synonymous with the personal style statement of Malaysians. We are excited to engage with the fashion community in Malaysia at this year’s KLFW! This is our first ever association with a fashion event of this scale but I can assure you that with our refreshed focus on lifestyle and design and our overall experience with KLFW, we intend to be regulars at these do’s!” Gary Xu, Country Director, Consumer Business Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia


Huawei collaborates with MDEC to host the Huawei Spark Malaysia competition with prizes worth up to ~RM516312 and more

The Huawei Spark Malaysia competition has been officially announced in collaboration between Huawei Malaysia, as well as MDEC, in order to encourage innovation in key areas such as e-commerce, Fintech, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Smart Cities. The company that achieved the top spot in the aforementioned competition will be eligible for various prizes including financial support of up to USD125000 (~RM516312), a boost in business and brand awareness, mentoring, Go-To-Market support and more.

Companies that are interested in joining the contest are required to send their pitches between 12 November 2020 until 11 January 2021, in order to be in the running to join the programme. If you want to find out more information in regards to the competition, head over to either Huawei or MDEC’s official website.

Would you be interested in joining the Huawei Spark Malaysia contest? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE Malaysia release: Alan Walker-inspired design, priced at RM7,999

Earlier, ASUS ROG had announced a collaboration with famous DJ Alan Walker on the ROG Zephyrus G14. The special edition gaming laptop features unique colour accents, like the Spectre Blue shade of the AniMe Matrix LED array and Walker's signature next to the ROG logo. Finally, the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition has made its way to Malaysia with a price of RM7,999.

The gaming laptop packs an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. It also sports a 14-inch IPS-level QHD (2560 x 1440) display that comes with a 120Hz refresh rate. Furthermore, there's 16GB of RAM paired with a 1TB SSD as well. As for the I/O ports, it has a Type C USB 3.2 Gen 2 with Power Delivery (100W), Display Port and G-Sync, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, and an HDMI 2.0b.

Besides the powerful tech specs, the ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE also brings some other exclusive content that might get you to fall in love with the laptop even more. These include a packaging box that doubles as a ROG Remix sampler pad, a custom boot animation and Alan Walker wallpapers. If you're interested, purchasing the laptop before the end of September can get you a complimentary ROG Sling Bag worths RM399 too.

Is this an insanely cool gaming laptop for you? Because it is for us! Leave a comment to let us know your opinion and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


Huawei confirms the Mate 50 series will have satellite communication support

In preparation for the Huawei Mate 50 series, it has been reported by insiders that the phones could be supporting satellite communications. Well, Huawei officially confirmed the rumour and released a teaser image about it. The translation reads - Signals transcend the ground and the communication is connected at all times.

Having satellite communication is kind of a big deal for a smartphone. This is because users would be able to provide emergency SMS services. In Huawei's case, the SMS services would be supported by the Beidou system, according to a Tianfeng International analyst.

It wasn't that long ago that Huawei submitted the patent for the satellite communication method and device on 26 August 2022. The patent has already been authorised and it will be just in time for the Huawei Mate 50 series that will debut on 6 September 2022 (tomorrow!).

In terms of the Mate 50 series, there are a couple of new features to be announced. Reports say that there could be a new image processor called XMAGE, alongside a 6-blade aperture lens for one of the rear cameras. The Mate 50e and Mate 50 series could be equipped with a Snapdragon 778G and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 4G chipset respectively.

No time was given for the livestream but we will be keeping an eye for the official news tomorrow. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei confirms to be at MWC 2020 while others are backing off

With all the big companies pulling out from the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020, it remains a question whether the event would still be held. Today, we’ve also heard that the organiser GSMA is going to have a meeting this Friday to decide the fate of MWC 2020. However, there are still companies making confirmations of their appearances at the event through official announcements, and one of them is Huawei.

The Chinese tech company has posted a teaser image on its Weibo account revealing the showcase time. Other than that, you can also find Huawei’s strategy which is ‘1+8+N’ being added on the door which looks like it’s going to guide us to a hopeful place, or anywhere else you can think of.

For Huawei’s showcase at the MWC 2020, we don’t really know what is going to happen. It is said that one of these devices such as laptops, tablets, TV, headphones, watches, VR glasses, automobiles, and speakers could be launched at the event. Not to say the much-anticipated successor to their foldable Mate X can only be seen in March, which makes their event more mysterious without any heads-up at the moment.

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


Huawei could be developing a Google Maps replacement

Based on a statement by AndroidAuthority.com, Huawei is currently developing their own 'Google Maps replacement' called the Map Kit. However, it seems that the Map Kit isn’t developed with consumers in mind. Instead, it caters more towards developers who want to integrate mapping capabilities onto their Harmony OS applications.

In terms of availability, Huawei’s Map Kit is expected to be available in 150 different countries with up to 40 different languages available to choose from. It should come with most, if not all of the features frequently found on Google Maps.

What do you think about Huawei’s 'Google Map' replacement? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei could be hosting global launch for the P50 series next month

The Huawei P50 series made its debut in China at the end of July 2021, with a curious combination of the Kirin 9000 and Snapdragon 888 chipset. Some people must have wondered when Huawei would release the phones globally. Well, the answer could be "very soon".

According to PhoneArena, Huawei has been sending out invites to a launch event that is to be held on 21 October 2021 in Vienna. The teaser image clearly shows that this is a smartphone, though there's no confirmation on the exact model yet. However, it's believed that this is the global launch for the P50 series. In fact, the possibility is quite high since it would be close to 3 months after the launch in China.

As a reminder, there are two models in the P50 series - the Huawei P50 and Huawei P50 Pro. For the global launch, we expect both models to feature the Snapdragon 888 4G chipset. The standard model will also have 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage, while the Pro model will have up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. In addition, both will come with a 50MP main camera, OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and more.

If the above is true, Huawei Malaysia should also announce the official price and availability for the P50 series here. Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it!


Huawei could be offering their own credit card very soon in China

Based on a statement by engadget.com, it seems that Huawei is planning on offering their own credit card, similar to Apple's which was release on August of 2019. While it is not known whether the card will be made out of metal, we do know that it will be backed by China’s UnionPay and it supports features such as NFC for one-touch payment.

Not only that, but it seems that there’s no annual payment for the first year while the year after that, Huawei could waive the user’s annual fee if customers spend a minimum amount. With all that said, there’s no official news in regards to whether the credit card will be available in Malaysia and which bank will support it.

Would you be interested in signing up for a credit card from Huawei as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei could be planning a new Nova smartwatch for the youth market

Huawei smartwatches are pretty common but have you heard of a Nova smartwatch? Normally, the Nova brand is known as a mid-range series for Huawei and with the new trademark registration, this could mean that an affordable smartwatch is coming for the youth.

From the image below, there isn't much information about the Nova watch. But looking at the date, it stated 11 January 2021 which is supposedly the same launching date as the upcoming Nova 8 Pro in China. Although it didn't happen, we can assume that both the Nova 8 Pro and Nova watch could be launched at the same time.

To refresh your memory about the Nova 8 Pro, it's said to be equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 985 5G chipset, 6.72-inch 120Hz display as well as a 4000mAh battery which supports up to 66W fast charging. More details about the pro variant would be unveiled soon so until then, stay tuned for more official trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei could be planning to release three new foldable phones this year

At the moment, Samsung is the only one that's selling foldable phones commercially around the world but Huawei might be able to join that race soon. It has been reported by Digitimes that the company is planning to launch three new foldable devices in the second half of 2021. Huawei is also known for the Mate X series but let's see what else we can expect.

Besides Digitimes, some industry sources are also saying that the so-called upcoming Huawei foldable phones could be priced lower than usual. The reason being is that they want to target the entry-level segment which can potentially stir the demand for foldable phones.

That said, we aren't sure what they mean by "entry-level". For comparison, the Mate X was first priced at over ~RM10,000 two years ago so it's quite hard to imagine for it to go much lower. Perhaps at best, it could go down to the current flagship price tag of over RM4000. We shall see.

Digitimes Research is estimating that if all goes well, foldable phone shipments could reach seven million units this year. It's more than double the number of shipments last year of 2.8 million. Foldable smartphones will eventually be the norm but it's gonna take a long time. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei could be unveiling the Huawei P40 Lite equipped with Kirin 820 5G

Earlier today, gizchina.com has mentioned that Huawei could be releasing the Huawei P40 Lite which is expected to come equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G chipset. Due to the fact that it is a Lite variant, it will be priced much cheaper compared to the Huawei P40, P40 Pro, and Pro Plus at only 300USD (~RM1300).

As for the tech specs, the aforementioned smartphone is expected to come equipped with the chipset mentioned above, quad-camera setup with up to 64MP image sensor, 16MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.5-inch display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. Not only that, but it also comes with a 4000mAh which supports 40W fast charging

With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to confirm nor deny the leaks regarding the P40 Lite. Furthermore, there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the smartphone in question.

Would you be interested in getting the P40 Lite as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei could be unveiling the new Mate Watch this year

Based on a statement by gizchina.com, it seems that Huawei could be unveiling a product called the Huawei Mate Watch this year. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs of the aforementioned smartwatch, it may come with similar tech specs to the Huawei Watch GT series and it might be unveiled alongside the new Mate series smartphones.

However, seeing as it is a Mate product, there could be a slight emphasis on productivity. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, exact tech specs, and local pricing for now. Would you be interested in getting a Huawei Mate Watch as soon as it is available for purchase? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei could be working on a new device for the Mate series

The only other Huawei Mate device, the Mate S

For most brands, you rarely see new devices in established series as it requires more time and money that could be put into successive models. But if a rumour is to be believed, Huawei may be looking to do just that. This new rumour claims that Huawei could launch a new model for the Mate series that isn't part of the upcoming mate 40 series in May or June 2020.

If there were to be another Mate series device, most would expect it to be a less powerful model, as it gives people another option that could be more affordable. But the Chinese tipster who made the claim suggested that this new model will also be high-end. It could be a successor to the Huawei Mate S that was announced back in 2015, which never got an actual follow-up.

Supposedly, this phone is already in the planning stages. This means that Huawei could still decide to make changes to design, specs, and even the name. In our opinion, Huawei should go with a different name and product focus for this rumoured device, so that they can add more variations to their smartphone lineup.

Of course, this is only a rumour and we have not seen any hints or confirmation of its existence, so do take the new with a grain of salt. With that said, what would you like to see from a new Mate device that isn't a direct upgrade to the Mate 30? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE Release: ROG Remix Sampler, Ryzen 5900HS and RTX 3050 Ti

ASUS has officially announced that the ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition has been unveiled in collaboration with Alan Walker. Not only that, but they’ve also unveiled the ROG Remix sampler, which is basically the packaging of the Zephyrus G14 AW SE that doubles as a sample pad.

In terms of the tech specs, the special edition laptop comes with the Ryzen 5900HS processor, RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 14-inch QHD 1440p 120Hz display, and a power button that doubles as a fingerprint sensor. As for the I/O ports, it has a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI port, 3.5mm combo jack, and a Kensington Lock slot.

ROG Remix sample pad that doubles as the packaging for the laptop

Free goodies that might come bundled with the laptop

But that's not all, the laptop also comes with custom sound effects pre-installed along with several Alan Walker-themed decals around the laptop's chassis. Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to the exact Malaysia release date and local pricing for now.

That said, ASUS plans to reveal more information about the laptop somewhere around September 2021. Not only that, but the laptop will most likely come with free goodies like Alan Walker-themed wearable accessories and more.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei could be working on a new inward foldable smartphone

So far in the smartphone industry, only Samsung and Huawei are producing and selling foldable smartphones out in the markets. We are expecting Samsung to release their next Galaxy Fold 2 soon in August and just recently, reports suggest that Huawei is looking into making the Mate V as an inward foldable device.

Spotted as a new trademark that was applied in the EU, this new foldable device was previously dubbed as the Mate X2. From the design patent, the Mate V overall design is more or less the same as the Mate X, just that it will be folded inward like a book. On that note, the design patent was also quite recent with the date signed on 28 April 2020.

That said, this signals that the device might be coming soon and perhaps around the same time as the next Mate 50 series. If we look back at the annual event dates, Huawei would present their newest flagship in October so I guess we can expect more leaks in the coming weeks beforehand.

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


Huawei could develop a Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha-like smartphone based on patent

Based on a patent by Huawei that’s spotted on letsgodigital, it seems that Huawei could be planning on developing a smartphone that looks similar to the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha in the near future. While there’s no news on whether the smartphone will be available in the local market, our source did mention that it will most likely not feature a folding mechanism.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the exact tech spec, and local pricing if such a smartphone were to exist.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting a Huawei smartphone that looks similar to the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei could focus more on software development in the future?

Based on a report by Reuters, it seems that Huawei’s CEO Ren Zhengfei has recently made a statement hinting that Huawei could potentially focus more on software development in the future in order to alleviate the effects caused by the trade ban. With that being said, Huawei could potentially ramp down their smartphone manufacturing if they do start focusing more on software.

With that being said, do some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that nothing has been confirmed. However, there were hints of developing an Open Source software that will be used to build upon existing products such as HarmonyOS, Mindspore, and more.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Huawei potentially shifting focus towards software development? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei could have a mini secondary display on the rear camera setup in the future

For four years and counting, Huawei is known for coming up with a wide variety of rear camera designs. So what's new this time? Well, it seems that Huawei could offer another crazy rear camera design with a mini secondary display.

According to sources, Huawei submitted a design patent as early as last year but the China National Intellectual Property Administration only approved it just recently on 14 August 2020. Looking at the camera design, the mini secondary display could be placed in three different ways - in between the four cameras, on top, and the bottom as well. Knowing the history of secondary displays, it could probably be used for telling time and other notifications.

If we had to guess, this could be for the next Huawei P40 series early next year. The camera design has always been a rectangular manner whereas the upcoming Mate series rumours are said to be circular. Also, it's too late for a patent to be approved at this period since the Mate 40 series is just around the corner.

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


Huawei could have been given access to Snapdragon 778G & Snapdragon 898 4G

Huawei regained access to Qualcomm chips this year, even if it can only get 4G variants. For instance, the recently launched P50 series came with the Snapdragon 888 4G. Now, two more Huawei devices with Snapdragon chipsets are on the way.

According to Digital Chat Station, Huawei has gotten rights to purchase the SM8325 and SM7315 chipsets from Qualcomm this year. The company will also be able to buy a 4G version of the SM8450 chip next year. For your information, these model numbers are for the Snapdragon 888, Snapdragon 778G, and Snapdragon 898, respectively. The nova 8i launched in July also has a Snapdragon chipset, namely the Snapdragon 662.

"Crysanthemum factory" is a nickname for Huawei - a reference to the company's logo

The source doesn't specify which devices would feature the two chipsets. But we can make a few guesses. Assuming that there's a Huawei P60 series next year, it should come with the Snapdragon 898 4G chipset. For the Snapdragon 778G, we expect it to be equipped on a Huawei nova 9 series device.

Access to Qualcomm's chips should ease the supply issues that Huawei has with its Kirin chips. We'll keep an eye out for news or rumours on Huawei devices that may feature a Qualcomm chipset too, so stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on that.


Huawei could launch 2 new MateBook laptops soon

Companies tend to hold back smartphone reveals for MWC, with CES 2021 being the preferred stage for a wider range of other electronics. So for Huawei, the P50 series and Kirin 9010 chipset that's being rumoured won't be around soon. Instead, we might be seeing two new MateBook laptops.

According to Gizchina, there's going to be two new MateBook laptops that will feature the same design from the MateBook 13 and 14. If you recall, the MateBook 14 launched here on 20 October 2020 with AMD Ryzen 4000 series CPUs and integrated Vega GPUs. However, the new rumoured models are expected to feature the 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs, as well as the Nvidia GeForce MX 450 GPU.

On top of that, Huawei is allegedly transitioning its App Gallery for PCs. As you can see from one of the screenshots above (machine translated), there's is a desktop icon for the PC version of App Gallery. However, we're not sure if Huawei plans to transition its mobile apps for desktop use, or have completely different programs for use on its PCs.

Mind you, the news above are still rumours, so do take them with a grain of salt. But having said that, which PC versions of previously mobile-only apps would you like to have? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Huawei could launch FreeBuds Studio during Mate 40 series launch

Looks like Huawei isn't done with the list of products to be revealed at the big event next week. The company is set to launch the Mate 40 series on 22 October 2020, along with possibly the Mate X2 and Mate 30 Pro E. But audio products are becoming a regular with Huawei and another is expected to launch during the event.

Thanks to the latest teaser from Huawei, we now know that a FreeBuds Studio is coming soon. The 'FreeBuds' series mostly consists of wireless earbuds, such as the FreeBuds Pro that was launched recently with the Watch GT2 and Mate T10s. Besides that, there is also the more affordable FreeBuds 3i that was launched back in May.

But this time around, we believe there are two indicators why the FreeBuds Studio may not be a TWS earbud. If you look at the poster image, you will notice what seems to be the diaphragm of an audio speaker. But in our opinion, the word 'Studio' here means it's going to be a headphone. After all, Apple has named its headphone the AirPod Studio, so Huawei might want to take advantage that moniker as part of its marketing strategy.

Of course, that's just speculation and we can't confirm anything. But with that said, what do you think? Is this another pair of TWS earbuds, a new headphone, or a full-fledge speaker? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Huawei could launch a Mini LED gaming monitor with 240Hz refresh rate

One of Huawei's current monitors is a curved one

Huawei has been branching into many product segments lately, including TVs and monitors. So, it isn't much of a surprise to hear that the company is already working on something new on that front. In fact, a new rumour claims that Huawei is developing three new monitors.

According to a tip on Weibo, Huawei could be planning to launch a total of three new displays, with one of them designed for e-sports. The gaming display will allegedly support 240Hz refresh rate and will feature a Mini LED 'partition backlight', which most likely means that the backlight panel consists of Mini LEDs. Details for the other two displays were not mentioned, but we think they will be more basic models for general usage.

Huawei has been investing a lot into displays, such as Smart TVs like these

For those who are unaware, Mini LED panels use LEDs that are much smaller than regular LEDs. This is useful for panels that use local dimming tech for dark scenes, as the smaller LEDs help ensure that blacks are less washed out. In other words, displays with Mini LEDs will have better contrast ratios and blacks. At the same time, they'll be cheaper than OLED displays to manufacture.

Mind you, there's no official word on this yet, so take the rumour with a grain of salt. But with that said, would you be interested in a Mini LED display? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for updates on this.


Huawei could release a PC equipped with Kunpeng Processor in the near future

Based on a statement by a weibo user, it seems that Huawei could be releasing a PC that’s equipped with their very own Kunpeng processor sometime in the near future. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date, we can safely assume that the PC will most likely be unveiled in China first before other regions.

To go into more detail, our source mentioned that the PCs will most likely an all-in-one which makes it extremely portable depending on the situation. Also, it is expected to come equipped with an 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, as well as a Radeon 520 GPU which makes it suitable for almost any kind of workload.

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

Would you be interested in getting a Huawei PC that’s equipped with the Kunpeng processor? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei could release a curved screen gaming monitor in the future

Based on a statement by gizchina, it seems that Huawei could be planning to release a curved screen gaming monitor in the future to take on Xiaomi. Other than that, there were also reports which hint that Huawei also wants to outsource non-curved gaming monitors to BOE’s subsidiary which is BOEVT.

While not much is known in regards to when the monitors are expected to make its debut, our source did mention that there will be a 27-inch, as well as 34-inch monitor. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the reports.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, exact tech specs, and local pricing for now. Would you be interested in getting a Huawei gaming monitor as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, G15 & Duo 16 Malaysia release: AMD Radeon RX 6000s GPU & more, starting from RM8499

As announced from CES 2022, the new 2022 ROG Zephyrus lineup is finally here in Malaysia. Gamers in Malaysia can now choose between three ROG Zephyrus laptops which are the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, ROG Zephyrus G15 and ROG Zephyrus G14 from a starting price of RM8,499.

Since the laptops were introduced before, here's the highlight breakdown of each ROG Zephyrus model. The ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 has now reached a new level of dual-display functionalities. Besides doing productivity tools from editing, the ScreenPad Plus can now support streaming as well as gaming from the likes of Dying Light 2. Thanks to the 4-directional hinge, this closes the gap between the two displays effectively.

Moreover, there are two new panel choices that support Dolby Vision. The first one is a ROG Nebula HDR with 512 Mini LED dimming zones and reaches 1100 nits of peak brightness. The second is co-developed with BOE and is a brand-new ROG-exclusive display called Dual-Spec panel that is able to switch between 4K 120Hz and FHD 240Hz.

As for the ROG Zephyrus G14, the new version comes with an AMD Ryzen 9 Series processor and AMD Radeon RX 6000S Series mobile GPUs with a MUX Switch. The lid is also back the trademark AniMe Matrix display with 13,969 precision CNC milled holes with 1449 mini LEDs which is more than last year's model. On the other hand, The G15 comes equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, and both sport up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU with a dedicated MUX Switch as well.

Below are some of the specs and pricing for each new ROG Zephyrus model:

Storage: 2TB + 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe® 4.0 (RAID 0)

Bundle: ROG Chakram Core mouse, TYPE-C 100W AC Adapter

Bundle: ROG Impact Gaming Mouse, TYPE-C 100W AC Adapter

Like the rest of the new gaming laptops announced by ASUS, all the new ROG Zephyrus model purchases will grant you a free 1-month Xbox PC Game Pass. More information about the devices can be found below. Stay tuned for more tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


Huawei could soon release a 3nm Kirin chipset very soon

Based on a statement by huaweicentral.com, it seems that Huawei has started the development of a new 3nm Kirin processor which is expected to be available around the end of 2021. While not much is known in regards to which exact smartphone will come with the aforementioned chip, it does give us a better idea of what to expect from Huawei in the future.

Other than that, it seems that Huawei also recently applied for the “Kirin Processor” trademark in April, hinting that the company is still keen on developing their Kirin chipsets for smartphones and potentially more. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the smartphones that are equipped with the 3nm Kirin chipset. With all that said, what are your thoughts on the new Huawei chipset so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei could unveil HarmonyOS and P50 series on the 24th and 27th of April respectively

Generally, Huawei would usually showcase their latest P series smartphones in March during the Mobile World Congress show. But it seems that the company is delaying that until the end of April (at least according to a staff member) with two events - one on 22 April and the other on 27th.

From the Weibo forums, a user known as @FoxSister posted the two dates in Mandarin alongside two themes for each. The 22nd reads Wisdom Connecting Everything, Wisdom and Hundreds of People, whereas the other one reads "Art Deconstruction, Meet the Future". As for the second post below, there's also a picture taken by the Huawei P50 series with the same tagline as the second one, which "confirms" the event for the 27th.

But what about the first event? Well, rumours have it that it might be showcasing the HarmonyOS 2.0 (again) and it should be the Huawei HDC Developer Conference starting from the 24th to 26th. Since the pandemic is still going on, the two events should be on livestream but there are also some rumours that a global livestream could happen in May. We shall see.

These two dates aren't official so do take it with a grain of salt. Until then, we will just wait for the official announcement by Huawei. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei could unveil the Huawei Mate 40 Pro Plus presumably with better specs and performance

Based on a statement by a user on Weibo, it seems that there could be a Huawei Mate 40 Pro Plus variant which will be unveiled alongside the rest of the Mate 40 series. With that said, this brings the total variant of the series up to 4, which includes the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro Plus, as well as the Mate 40 Porsche edition.

Unfortunately, the Weibo user did not give any specifics in terms of the exact tech specs, colour options, and how soon will it be available outside of China. With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, and local pricing for now. Would you be interested in getting the Huawei Mate 40 Pro Plus series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei desktop PC powered by ARM-based Kunpeng CPU

Huawei seems to be putting its hands into everything, with desktop PCs being the next frontier for the company. Recently, a video about a Huawei desktop PC appeared in BiliBili. It detailed some of the machine's tech specs, as well as showed off what it could do.

According to the video, Huawei desktop PC uses an ARM-based CPU built on the 7nm process node. Dubbed the Kunpeng 920 Lite, this CPU is soldered onto the Kunpeng D92S10 motherboard. The base configuration also comes with an AMD Radeon RX550 GPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 256GB of SATA SSD storage. There's a lot of room for expandability though, with four DIMM slots, two M.2 slots, and six SATA ports. Besides that, it comes with a plethora of USB ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port.

The PC should be able to run Windows 10, but it comes with the Unity Operating System (a Linux distro) by default. From the video, we can see that the OS gives off a feeling similar to macOS. The video also showed a Blender BMW test completed in 11 minutes 47 seconds, as well as 4K video playback that did cause the system to lag.

There's still more of this PC that we don't know, but it's interesting to see that Huawei is dipping into this area. For those who've watched the BiliBili video, what do you think about this PC? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Huawei device with under-display camera may have been spotted

Just a few days ago, it was rumoured that Huawei could have turned to Beijing Oriental Electronics (BOE) for OLED displays. The company will be using OLED technology for its upcoming Mate 40 series, but there could be more. Allegedly, a demo unit with a flexible display was spotted recently.

According to Digital Chat Station, BOE unveiled a demo device that featured a flexible display. This device is an engineering unit that included an under-display camera that supports 3D face unlocking. He also mentioned that the UI for the camera is similar to Huawei's EMUI, which suggests that this could be an upcoming Huawei device that's supposed to have a flexible display.

BOE showcased a flexible screen solution engineering machine that integrates an under-screen camera, and also supports under-screen 3D face unlocking. But is the camera UI a bit like Huawei's EMUI[doge]

If that is true, this could be a successor to the Mate X that was launched last year. Earlier this month, a new patent for a "Huawei Mate V" was spotted and the design showed a device that folds inwards. We're not sure if the new leak and this patent refer to the same device, but the possibility is there.

Since this is still in the realm of speculation, do take what we've said with a grain of salt. Having said that, would you be interested in a foldable like this? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates on this.


Huawei disregards P20 rumours by trademarking P11

If you have been following the tech news, you probably heard of Huawei changing the supposedly P11 to P20. Well, it has turned back to P11 again. At this point, we aren't really sure which one is legit but for now, I guess we will just stick with P11 since the company just made a trademark on P11. According to trademark image shown here, it was filed in the USA, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the UK, and other regions. Whereas the P20 trademark was only done in the USA only.

But here's a crazy thought, what if Huawei will release both P11 and P20 in the near future? God knows, maybe it will be shipped as a different name for different regions since it's a common practice for China and the rest of the world.

So what do you think? Personally, I think the P20 moniker sounds cooler than the P11 but oh well. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei enters Malaysia's 2017 Top 10 Brand Advocacy Ranking

This year has been quite a ride for Huawei, not only have they released a few successful sold-out smartphones from three different lineups, but YouGov BrandIndex, an authoritative measure of brand perception has placed Huawei as one of the top 10 of Malaysia's 2017 Top 10 Brand Advocacy Ranking, which got a score of 68.2 points. Along with Apple, both are the only two smartphone brands that made it to the top 10.

That's not all, in the Top 10 Advocacy Improvers, Huawei scored the top spot with a total of 20.6 points for 'Change in Score'. Meaning that comparing with its previous score last year, they made a huge jump from 47.6 points to 68.2 points which is very much impressive. Furthermore, Huawei is ahead of other international brands like Facebook, Nivea and Prudential in the Malaysian rankings.

In case you're wondering how does YouGov BrandIndex determine the list, it's basically their job to interview over 500 respondents that comprise of current and former customers of a given brand, with those typical questions such as "Would you recommend the brand to a friend or colleague?", “Would you tell a friend or colleague to avoid the brand?” and others for 258 brands. The latest Top Advocacy interviews were done during the period between 1 November 2016 and 31 October 2017, all brands had been tracked for at least six months during the survey period.

Celebrating this milestone, Bill Liu, Country Director of HUAWEI Malaysia Device Business Department said, “This is the greatest recognition received thus far from the people of Malaysia. HUAWEI is thrilled to be listed in the Malaysia’s Top 10 Brand Advocacy Ranking, which highlights how much the brand has grown and is loved by our customers. This is the very testament we strive for and we are very grateful for the tremendous support Malaysia has for us,”

Are you one of the proud supporters of Huawei? We are too. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei expected to launch new products in May 2021, including FreeBuds 4 and Watch 3

New Huawei FreeBuds 4 with different colours could be part of the launch

Huawei has gone through some rough patches in recent years, but it hasn't stop launching new products. In fact, the company is expected to unveil quite a few new products next month.

According to Gizmochina, this alleged launch will be held on 19 May 2021 and would feature the FreeBuds 4 and Watch 3 series. The former is expected to come with a new design, more powerful ANC, and better battery life. As for the new smartwatch, it will be powered by HarmonyOS, so that's definitely something to look out for.

It's also rumoured there will be MateBook 16 laptop, Mate 40 Pro 4G, Mate X2 4G, and more to be launched. We'll keep an eye on news of this rumoured launch, so stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei fans stand a chance to check out the Huawei P60 Pro product launch on 11 May 2023

Previously, we reported that Malaysians now stand a chance to win a Huawei P60 Pro for RM1 but we have a confirmation about the flagship's launching day. A quick trip to Huawei Malaysia's official website revealed that the date is on 11 May 2023.

Not only was the launching date revealed, but even the venue too as the Huawei P60 Pro will be launching in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, whereby 10 Huawei fans can be selected to attend if they get chosen via email or a phone call. The fans' attendance registration page can be found here and they can also bring home exclusive gifts.

Besides the Huawei P60 Pro, we will also see the debut of the Huawei Mate X3 foldable device, Huawei Watch Ultimate, Watch Buds and the FreeBuds 5 there as well. To recap, the P60 Pro features a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G chipset, a 6.67-inch 120Hz Kunlun OLED display, XMAGE camera technology and more. Meanwhile, the Mate X3 also has the same chipset and a 4800mAh with 66W wired and 50W wireless fast charging technology.

Are you looking forward to the new Huawei products? If you can't make it to the product launch, just stay tuned for our official news coverage only at TechNave.com.


Huawei filed patent for a smartphone that comes with secondary display

Other than the foldable display, the secondary display is also one of the innovative designs that smartphone manufacturers can explore further. Earlier, we have seen smartphones like the Meizu Pro 7, Yotaphone and Nubia X being launched with the feature. Now, it looks like Huawei might have a new smartphone with a secondary display as well after a patent filed by the company is spotted.

From the patent, the secondary display is placed at the back of the device under a camera module. Huawei will likely use it to display information such as time, date, weather and notifications just like what the Always-On-displays do. It is also mentioned that the screen can assist users to take selfies using the main camera for clearer results.

Unfortunately, the patent was actually filed by the company two years ago. In these two years, we haven't really heard much about a smartphone with secondary display from the Chinese tech giant. However, it would be nice if Huawei made this patent into a real device someday.

Let us know what you think about the Huawei device with a secondary display on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting smartphone updates.


ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Malaysia release: up to Ryzen 9 4900HS and up to RTX 2060 from RM4499

ASUS Malaysia has officially unveiled the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop, which is priced from RM4499 onwards and it’s available from today onwards for selected variants (refer to the table at the bottom). In terms of where you can purchase the aforementioned laptop, it is expected to be available platforms such as Lazada, Shopee, as well as the ASUS experience stores and authorized distributors.

In terms of the tech specs, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 comes equipped with up to a Ryzen 9 4900HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, up to a resolution of WQHD and up to 120Hz refresh rate depending on the variant. But that’s not all, the laptop comes with a feature unique the to G14 series called the AniMe Matrix which allows the user to display pixel art and effects via the 1215 mini-LEDs located on the lid.

Zephyrus G14 in Eclipse Grey (left) and Moonlight White (right)

In addition to that, there are other features such as Single Sign On which lets you sign in straight into Windows when you tap on the power button as well as ErgoLift which provides not only improved cooling, but also a better typing experience. To find out more information in regards to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, head over to ASUS' official website or read our review here.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting any of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 variants? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei files motion for summary judgement in US court today

After being banned in the US and forced to sever ties with several US companies like Google, Intel, ARM and more, Huawei has decided to sue the US government and has filed a motion for summary judgment to challenge the constitutionality of Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (2019 NDAA). A hearing on the motion is set for September 19.

Huawei’s Chief Legal Officer, Song Liuping mentions that banning Huawei with the excuse of cybersecurity is simply an excuse and will not make American networks more secure. The “Entity List” which Huawei was added onto two weeks ago sets a dangerous precedent as it allows the US government to target industries, companies and consumers in the future. He also expressed that the US government has no evidence for their claims that Huawei is a security threat. All they are basing their claims on are just mere speculations.

If you aren’t up to speed, Section 889 of the 2019 NDAA singles out Huawei by name and not only stops US government agencies from purchasing Huawei equipment and services but also bars them from contracting with or awarding grants or loans to third parties who buy Huawei equipment or services—even if there is no impact or connection to the U.S. government. This violates the US Constitution by singling out an individual or group for punishment without trial.

Huawei hopes that the independence and integrity of the U.S. judicial system can overturn the precedent set by the NDAA and also hopes that the US can take the right steps in ensuring an honest way of making sure the country’s cybersecurity is maintained. As of right now, Huawei has a temporary 3 month license from the US to operate and there are still companies who remain supportive of the Chinese manufacturer. So who do you think will come out on top in this hearing? Keep up with the Huawei vs. the US government hearing and news on TechNave.com!


Huawei fully showcased the nova 6 5G in a new promo video

Huawei recently released a promo video on their Weibo account, showcasing the Huawei nova 6 5G in its entirety as well as some of the features it has. Unfortunately based on the aforementioned promo video, it seems that the upcoming smartphone will not come with a 3.5mm audio jack slot which is a bummer for those prefers having it.

Other than that, the video clearly shows that the nova 6 will come with a triple camera setup in the rear, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, as well as a pill-shaped notch towards the top left of the display. Finally, the smartphone will also come with a USB Type-C towards the bottom accompanied by a speaker grill right beside it.

With all that said, there is currently no official information in terms of the Malaysia release date, local pricing and tech specs of the Huawei nova 6 5G for now. Would you be interested in getting the smartphone as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei gets listed at #88 on Interband's Best Global Brand Ranking, 2nd time in a row

Huawei recently announced that they got an improved listing on Interbrand's 2015 Best Global Brands report. Previously, Huawei was listed on the 2014 Best Global Brands report at #94 but this year's listing of #88 is mainly due to robust growth in all business segments. For 2014, they recorded US$46.5 billion in annual revenue, a year-over-year increase of 20.6%. Net profits reached US$4.5 billion which is a year-over-year increase of 32.7%.

Overall activities included driving cloud computing, Big Data and 5G initiatives with a healthy focus on research and development. These also include their high-end smartphones such as the Huawei Mate 7, Mate S and P8 along with the Honor 7 and other Honor smartphones. In related news, Huawei and NTT DOCOMO Inc announced the world's first successful large-scale field trial of 5G networks, streaming live video activities from China to Japan.


Huawei has a 2-in-1 smartwatch + earbuds device called the Watch Buds

Is that picture real? Yes, very much so and it was actually confirmed by Huawei. According to sources, this is called the Huawei Watch Buds and it's a 2-in-1 product that was supposed to launch on 2 December but the event got postponed.

At first glance, the Watch Buds look like an ordinary smartwatch but the bezel is thicker than it looks. The smartwatch has relatively the same design but is slightly bigger than the standard Watch GT. Upon opening up the casing, that's also where you can find a pair of earbuds inside. The Huawei Buds inside look pretty ordinary, though, so there's no special design for those.

Huawei Watch Buds teaser, launching on December 2 pic.twitter.com/60kyibwIdX

The Watch Buds is running on HarmonyOS and from another screenshot from Evan Blass, the watch face looks pretty basic but we can expect other watch faces pre-installed inside the smartwatch. On paper, the Watch Buds bring convenience and is quite revolutionary in the tech industry. But there's also a question of how the battery life would be distributed among the smartwatch and earbuds.

But what do you think of the Huawei Watch Buds? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei has a way to test for Covid-19 in just 2 minutes, and hospitals are showing interest

During this pandemic, it is important for us to stay home and keep ourselves clean and hygienic at all times. However, if you fell sick and start showing symptons of Covid-19, you need to quarantine yourself and make a call to the helpline immediately. Getting tested for the virus is a process that doesn’t require too long time to get the result, but it looks like Huawei has a way to get the process done in just two minutes with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).

According to the source, Huawei has been involved in the fight against the virus by using Huawei Cloud servers. With the help of artificial intelligence, the images of CT (computed tomography) scans from suspected patients could be transferred to Huawei Cloud servers, which will then be analyzed by comparing to previous data from China. The process is said to be faster than the traditional way that depends on sampling and subsequent analysis.

Other than that, a hospital located in Ecuador, Philippines has already been equipped with the system. Huawei claimed that there are currently many other hospitals from all around the world showing interest in their technology as well. However, the results made by artificial intelligence are not being used as conclusive yet, and proper diagnosis by doctors would still need to be carried out for now.

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


Huawei has announced that the Huawei P20 Series will come with 2 new color schemes

Huawei’s P20 Series has been known for pushing camera technology to the limit bringing 3 rear cameras with sensors up to 40MP onto a mobile device which is the Huawei P20 Pro. Huawei has announced that the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro will come with 2 new color schemes being the Morpho Aurora as well as the Pearl White.

In terms of availability, the Huawei P20 Pro Pearl White color scheme is available for purchase at Huawei’s official website. Stay tuned to Huawei Malaysia for more updates on when the Morpho Aurora will be available.

To give a little insight regarding the tech specs of the Huawei P20, the device is running on a HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal memory, 12MP + 20MP dual camera setup in the rear, 24MP front facing selfie camera, 5.8-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels, and it is powered by a 3400mAh non-removable battery.

As for the Huawei P20 Pro, the device is also powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 970, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 40MP + 20MP + 8MP triple camera sensor at the rear, 24MP front facing selfie camera, 6.1-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels, and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery.


Huawei has announced the Huawei Watch GT with battery life of up to 2 weeks

In conjunction with the launch of the Huawei Mate 20 series, the Chinese electronics manufacturer has announced the launch of the Huawei Watch GT with battery life of up to 2 weeks before needing to recharge. In order to achieve this feat, the Huawei Watch GT features a dual-chip architecture which intelligently switches between high performance and low performance mode to improve efficiency.

The smartwatch is fitted with TruSeen 3.0 heart-rate monitor, GPS, Barometer, Altimeter, TruSleep sleep monitoring and more. If you were to disable all the features and just use it as a regular watch, it is able to go up to a month before needing to recharge.

The Huawei Watch GT is fitted with a 1.39-inch 453x453 pixel AMOLED display with a thin 10.6mm housing and the strap can be easily customizable to fit your personality. The smartwatch is especially ideal for sports and it is able to detect whether the user is running, climbing, swimming or even other outdoor activities.

Speaking of swimming, the smartwatch is able to withstand the depth of 50m for about 10 minute and still be able to record the wearer’s activities. For more updates on when this watch will be available for purchase in Malaysia as well as the price of it, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei has developed 55W SuperCharge Technology but you won't get to use it for the time being

Huawei introduced their 55W SuperCharge technology over at MWC 2019. It claims that it can charge a device from 0% to 85% in just 30 minutes. However, let’s not get too excited because this features will only be available on the Huawei Mate X only for the time being.

This technology was made possible due to the fact that the Mate X has 2 batteries in the device, making it faster to charge as it charges two batteries simultaneously. Obviously, this technology isn’t possible on your normal smartphone as most smartphones come with only a single battery cell. So far, normal smartphones in Huawei’s range utilizes their 40W fast charging.

The Huawei Mate X is Huawei’s first foldable smartphone, powered by the Balong 5000 and Kirin 980. Tech specs wise, we can see 8GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage. You’ll find a quad camera setup on this device with 40MP (wide) + 16MP (ultra-wide) + 8MP (telephoto) and ToF sensors.

At least it's good that we’ll be getting the 55W SuperCharge technology on this device as the device will retail for a whopping USD$2600 (~RM10625)! I for one can’t wait for the day this technology will be available to other devices. For the latest Huawei news, TechNave.com is where you should be looking at!


Huawei has given a response to Google's decision to suspend businesses the two

Huawei has responded on their Facebook page, regarding Google’s decision on suspending business activities between the two tech giants. As previously mentioned, Google’s call to cease all operations with Huawei was based on the premise that the company has been blacklisted by the US government.

That being said, Huawei has given a statement on the suspension stating that Huawei has made substantial contributions to the Android ecosystem which has benefitted users all around the globe. They will continue providing support including security updates, as well as after sale services for existing users of their devices.

Huawei's response on their Facebook page

In our opinion, everybody shouldn’t be too worried about this for now as Huawei is currently working on a solution to issue. Who knows? With careful negotiations, the trade suspension between the two could be lifted. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.

[Update]: For those not in the know, Huawei have since responded with a statement of support and we’ve explored many of the possibilities for the future. In addition, the US have also made a U-Turn, but to stay up to date with all the latest news, feel free to download our new TechNave APP 2.0 for Android and iOS.


Huawei has officially obtained 90 smartphone IPs from BlackBerry

Today, BlackBerry CFO Steve Rai has officially confirmed to the Canadian media that the company has indeed sold many of their smartphone IP to Huawei. In fact, Huawei has gotten their hands on 90 pieces of intellectual properties and it happened on 12 January 2021.

According to reports, the CFO of BlackBerry said the action was "part of ongoing measures to dispose of assets related to defunct business lines". On top of that, he also revealed that a few patents that have no role in the business were involved in the deal. Whatever the smartphone IP is, sources noted that this could be a "significant advancement" for Huawei.

The smartphone IP's transfer right to Huawei was registered within the US patent authorities. It'd be interesting to see what Huawei can do with the unused patents so we will just have to wait and see. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.