Vivo X9S and X9S Plus revealed with dual 20MP + 5MP front camera setup from ~RM1704

Now that the reveal date has passed, vivo has showcased the new vivo X9S and X9S Plus in Beijing, China. These phones are probably China-exclusive, slated for 2698 Yuan (~RM1704) and 2998 Yuan (~RM1894) respectively, but you still can pre-order them through their official website. Anyway, let’s take a look at the official tech-specs:

Obviously, the main highlight of the two phones are the front facing cameras, packing a 20MP + 5MP sensor. The secondary camera (5MP) is designed to capture portrait mode effect for selfies. The Beauty Mode is also 3.5 version. Meanwhile, the main camera has a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, which we wrote about it here last wee that can help to provide the best lighting condition after a picture is taken. RAW format is also available.

Do you think vivo Malaysia should import these to our homeland? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Vivo Xplay 3S officially announced as world's first 2k display smartphone

The recently announced Vivo Xplay 3S has been teasing for quite some time now but has finally come out of hiding with the world's first 2K display on a smartphone. The 6-inch screen has a massive 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution resulting in a crazy 490 ppi pixel density. The other tech specs are equally top-of-the-line and include a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 8974AB processor and chipset, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, stereo speakers, DTS sound, dual-mode 4G LTE, 13MP f/1.8 aperture rear camera, 5MP front camera and fingerprint sensor. In addition, it also has a dedicated audio chip in the form of the ESS Technology ES9018 DAC and Texas Instruments OPA2604 amplifier for loud and good sounding audio.

It is 4.5mm on the tapered ends and also offers a solid 3200 mAh battery making the Vivo Xplay 3S a truly uber smartphone. So far, it will be available in January 2014 in China for an impressive 3498 yuan (RM1887). No specific Malaysia release dates were available but it should go global soon after. Hopefully it will reach Malaysia with the price tag not changed that much where it would definitely make a big bang. For now check our local sellers like those on MobileMegaMall.com for the Vivo Xplay 3S in the next few months.


Vivo Xplay 5 AnTuTu benchmark score and render leaked online, also to feature Hi-Fi 3.0

Vivo is really hyping up their Xplay 5 flagship and it will soon be unveiled on 1 March, already capturing attention across the internet with a monster 6GB RAM announcement just two days ago, the device's benchmark score showed up at AnTuTu and some renders leak as well.

Earning 162610 points, it's reported that the points alone scored 30K more than other smartphones in the database, however, the 6GB wasn't mentioned in the AnTuTu 6 run. Anyway, that score is kind of expected since it's also running on Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 too.

On the other hand, image renders were also leaked and even though they aren't official, the device looks great with its dual edge curved.

And with just 5 days left, another teaser was released by Vivo that it will feature Hi-Fi 3.0. While it may not be exciting as the 6GB RAM announcement, we are certainly looking forward to its debut. Stay tuned for more news at Technave!


Vivo Xplay 5 is now official with 2 versions, one with 6GB RAM, 128GB memory and 5.43-inch display

Vivo finally revealed their latest flagship in China late last night, and there are two variants of the line which are the Xplay 5 and Xplay 5 Elite as an advanced version. Both of the designs are similar and the only difference is some of the specifications are changed. Below are the tech specs:-

This powerful version of the Xplay 5 is fullmetal and protected by Gorilla Glass 4. Also, it is featuring a Funtouch launcher with split-screen multitasking support inside the phone. As a high-end device, it cost 4288 Yuan (around RM2721) and will be on retail sale on 8 March in China first.

On the other hand, the normal Xplay 5 is more or less the same with the Elite model. This model carries a Snapdragon 652 and the RAM power is only 4GB instead. Hi-Fi configuration is also different with coding mentioned above. Like the Elite version, Xplay 5 will also be launched in China first on 8 March for 3698 Yuan (around RM2346)

That's all from Vivo and they didn't say anything on when the devices will be available internationally, but sooner or later they will arrive in Malaysia one day, so stay tuned for more news in Technave!


Vivo Xplay3S teases world's first 2K display smartphone

Vivo looks to be making another world's first, this time by making a smartphone with a 2K display for an impressive effective resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. The company has just released a teaser for their Vivo Xplay3S smartphone which they say is coming soon. Other tech specs rumoured to come with the Vivo Xplay3S includes a 5.5-inch screen with a 534ppi pixel density, a Snapdragon 800 (8974AB) processor, 4G LTE and features 5.6mm thinness. The screen size and thinness of the Xplay3S points towards the smartphone possibly using an IGZO or similar display panel. It may also have HiFi sound to go with it but apart from that we didn't get any other details such as Malaysia release dates or pricing, but stay tuned and we'll keep you updated.


Vivo Xshot coming to Malaysia on 20 July 2014 for RM1799

Vivo is better known for making the world's first 2K display smartphone and for making what used to be the world's thinnest smartphone. Vivo Malaysia has actually had a Facebook Page since April 24, but news is that they could be bringing their latest Vivo Xshot flagship smartphone to market here in Malaysia. The Vivo Xshot offers tech specs which include a 2.5GHZ quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, a 5.2-inch display with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, 13MP Sony CMOS sensor with f/1.8 6p lens and optical image stabilization, 4G LTE, support for 128GB microSD cards and offers a 2600 mAh battery. A slightly lower end Elite version retains the same tech specs except for a 2.3GHZ Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. What really takes the cake is that Vivo Malaysia will be bringing both smartphones to Malaysia on 20 July 2014 at RM1799 for the Vivo Xshot and RM1599 for the Elite version.


Vivo Y17 with 5000mAh battery with 4GB RAM 64GB ROM is officially available from RM799 in Malaysia

Vivo Malaysia has announced that the Vivo Y17 which is fitted with a rather large 5000mAh battery capacity, and a lower memory configuration of 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM will be officially available in Malaysia, starting from RM799. Not only that, with every purchase of the device, customers will be entitled to an LED Table Lamp courtesy of Vivo. It is expected to be available at all Vivo authorised dealers, distributors across Malaysia as well as their online store and it will come in both Mineral Blue and Mystic Purple colour scheme.

In terms of the tech specs, the Vivo Y17 comes equipped with the Mediatek MT6757 Helio P35 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 13MP + 8MP + 2MP sensors in the rear, 20MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.35-inch display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1544 pixels and it is powered by a rather large 5000mAh non-removable battery. For more information regarding the device, you can head over for Vivo's official website and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Vivo Y51 appearing in official Vivo website

Just when you thought Vivo are done showcasing their latest products after the Vivo X6 and Vivo X6 Plus, the Vivo Y51 silently sneaked into Vivo’s website making itself official out of nowhere. Anyway, here’s what we know of the tech specs according to the website:-

Oddly though, there weren’t any pricing details or Malaysia release dates posted in the official website. But it will eventually come so stay put, and maybe check out the X6 and X6 Plus tech specs that we did yesterday.


Vivo Y70S 5G release: 48MP main camera and Exynos 880 chipset from ~RM1344

Vivo recently unveiled on their official website, stating that the Vivo Y70S 5G will be priced at RMB2198 (~RM1344) and it will come equipped with an Exynos 880 chipset. Unfortunately, there’s no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing for the device for now.

In terms of the tech specs, the Vivo Y70S 5G comes equipped with the chipset mentioned above, up to 8GB of RAM, 128GB internal storage, 6.53-inch FHD+ display and a 4500mAh internal battery which supports 18W fast-charging. Camera-wise, the aforementioned smartphone will come with 48MP + 8MP + 2MP while the front comes with a 16MP selfie camera.

The device will be available in 3 different colour options including Black, Blue, and White. Would you be interested in getting the Vivo Y70S 5G as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates such as the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the Y70S 5G, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Vivo Y91C is finally in Malaysia with 4030Mah battery for RM499

Looking for a budget phone with a huge battery life? You probably should have a look at the vivo Y91C with its massive battery capacity at 4030mAh and priced at only a mere RM499.

The vivo Y91C comes with tech specs that include a 2.0GHz octa-core chipset, 2GB RAM + 32GB internal storage (expandable up to 256GB) and a 6.22 inch waterdrop notched display. For the camera, the vivo Y91C features a 13MP rear camera and the selfie camera comes with a 5MP sensor.

In addition, the device comes with a smart power management software which helps your already large battery last longer. The face access technology is also available, making unlocking your smartphone a breeze and it also supports AI photo algorithms, making your snapshots better without having to manually edit your photos.

If you want to get your hands on your very own Y91C, you can head on over to any vivo experience store or their official online store! Personally, I feel like this phone is something I’d gift to my sibling or child who is about to get their first smartphone or even my grandma who just needs a long lasting device with basic functions. What about you? For the latest budget phone news in Malaysia, TechNave.com is where you should look be looking at!


Apple iPad 9.7-inch 2018 now available in Malaysia starting from RM1449

After the Apple Special Event which was held on the 27 March 2018. The Apple 9.7-inch iPad 2018 is now available in Malaysia with a starting price of RM1449 and RM1999 for the 4G model which is slightly cheaper than the previous iPad.

Based on physical appearance the iPad 2018 looks no different from its predecessor. Under the hood, however, it is running on an A10 Fusion chip which provides a significant boost in terms of graphical and computational performance. It is also worth noting that this would be the first of the iPad series other than the Apple iPad Pro to support the Apple Pencil which can be purchased separately for RM419.

For more in-depth information on the Apple 9.7-inch iPad, check it out on TechNave.com


Vivo Y929 mid-range smartphone hits TENAA, expected to cost $351 (RM1264)

Last year, Vivo unveiled the Vivo X5 Max which became the thinnest smartphone in the world measuring just 4.75mm for a while. Now, this Chinese manufacturer is all set to announce a mid-range smartphone in the market, at least according to the recent entry on China's TENAA. The new phone will be called the Vivo Y929 and has passed TENAA revealing a couple of images as well as tech specs of the upcoming device. Design wise, the Y929 features a similar look as the recent releases from the company. Coming to the tech specs, the phone sports an undisclosed Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz, which could probably be the Snapdragon 410 SoC.  There will be 1GB of RAM onboard along with 16GB of storage which will most likely be expandable. At the front, there is a 5-inch 720p display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Even the back will be protected by the same glass. There will be a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front shooter. The measurements of the device will be 143.6 x 71.1 x 6.67 mm. The Vivo Y929 will support dual-SIM dual standby along with 4G LTE connectivity. It will also have a 2000 mAh battery on board and will run on Android 4.4 KitKat OS with the company's FunTouch UI on top. No Malaysia pricing details or release dates yet but the phone will be priced at $351 (RM1264) in China. An international release is not expected soon though and even if it does come to Malaysia, we expect it to be under a different name.


Vivo Z1 Pro with 32MP front-facing camera and 5000mAh battery officially unveiled from ~RM901

Vivo has officially announced the Vivo Z1 Pro in India, starting from the price of INR14990(~RM901) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM configuration. The highest spec variant, on the other hand, is fitted with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM and it is expected to start from INR17990(~RM1081) onwards. The smartphone features a 32MP front-facing selfie camera, a triple camera setup in the rear, and it comes with a rather large 5000mAh non-removable battery and reverse-charging capabilities over MicroUSB.

In addition to that, the Z1 Pro comes with the Ultra Game mode function, which utilizes haptic feedback as well as improved surround sound in order to provide a much more immersive gaming experience. Interestingly, the phone also comes with a voice changer functionality which allows the user to alter their voice as they speak into the microphone. This can be a fun tool to have, especially while playing mobile games with a built-in voice-chat function such as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.

In terms of the tech specs, the Vivo Z1 Pro comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, 128GB of Internal storage, 6.53-inch FHD+ display and a 5000mAh non-removable battery. As for the cameras, the smartphone comes with a 16MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera and a 32MP front camera as previously mentioned.

That being said, there is no official news on the Malaysia release date of the Vivo Z1 Pro as well as local pricing. Would replacing the USB Type-C port with the older MicroUSB port be a deal breaker if this smartphone becomes available to Malaysians? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Vivo Z5 launched with Snapdragon 712 and reverse charging from ~RM962

Over in China, vivo has introduced a brand new addition to their Z series - The vivo Z5. The device features the Snapdragon 712 chipset and a 48MP main sensor for the triple rear camera setup. The vivo Z5 is priced from 1598 Yuan (~RM1598).

The smartphone comes with tech specs that include a 6.38 inch Super AMOLED display with waterdrop notch, an in-display fingerprint reader, the Snapdragon 712 chipset, 6GB / 8GB RAM + 64GB / 128GB / 256GB internal storage, 4500mAh battery capacity with 22.5W fast charging support. Speaking of charging, the device also comes with reverse charging (that’s pretty cool).

For the camera, you can find a triple rear camera setup with 48MP + 8MP (wide angle) + 2MP (depth) sensors whereas the selfie camera is 32MP. If you’re the type that loves night photography, the device also comes with its own night mode.

You can find the device in 3 colours which are Aurora Illusion, Holographic Illusion and Bamboo Forest Night. As for the price, the 6GB + 64GB variant is priced at 1598 Yuan (~RM962), the 6GB + 128GB variant at 1898 Yuan (~RM1142), the 6GB + 256GB variant at 1998 Yuan (~RM1202) and the 8GB + 128GB variant at 2298 Yuan (~RM1383). We’ve no clue of the Malaysia release date or Malaysia price for the smartphone but we’ll let you know here on TechNave.com once we do. What do you think of the phone?


Vivo and Tmall are teaming up to design a new smartphone due late 2018

Vivo and Alibaba’s Tmall are teaming up to manufacture an upcoming smartphone due to release around late Q4 2018. By utilizing Alibaba’s customer base of more than 500 million users, both Tmall and Vivo are able to develop a smartphone that is catered towards their target demographic of users. Vivo and Tmall have already kicked start their partnership by setting up an innovation lab where both parties are able to collaborate and develop the upcoming generations of Vivo smartphones.

I’m excited to see what both Vivo and Tmall are able to come up with especially when the smartphone market in China is filled with competition. As of now there is no news on what smartphones the pair is developing or even which country the devices will be available. For more updates like these, stay tuned to Technave.com.


Vivo announced as the official sponsor of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup

In a special turn of events, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has made vivo as the official sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 2018 and 2022 as well, making the company to cover two tournament cycles in a row.

It’s not that the FIFA World Cup that will be held in Russia next year, or the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, but also the FIFA Confederations Cup for 2017 (which will start on 17 June 2017) and 2021 as well. Moreover, it was also reported that the company will introduce a customized FIFA World Cup phone to offer a one of a kind experience for vivo consumers, football fans, and even the FIFA staff.

This is not the first time for vivo to sponsor a sports tournament, though, since they sponsored the Indian Premier League (IPL) before back in 2015. Then in 2016, they also partnered with NBA China as the official mobile handset sponsor, inviting NBA superstar Stephen Curry as a product ambassador for the vivo Xplay6.

Much congratulations to vivo for making this achievement. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Vivo announced new V3 and V3 Max smartphones in India

Vivo recently launched not one but two new smartphones in India, Mumbai. The devices are known as the Vivo V3 and V3 Max where both are priced at Rs17980 (RM1057) and Rs23980 (RM1409) respectively. There will be two main notable features that Vivo is trying to promote with this products, one is their version of speedy fingerprint recognition, and another is a  split-screen feature for multitasking purposes. Besides that, Vivo claimed that these devices are also capable of playing up to 2 hours music playback with only 5 minutes of charging.

Here are the tech specs for  the Vivo V3:

Here are the specifications for the Vivo V3 Max:


Vivo announces 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA Campaign “MY TIME, MY FIFA WORLD CUP”

In conjunction and anticipation of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia next month, vivo has launched a new global campaign titled “My Time, My FIFA World Cup”, at Beijing’s Olympic Forest Park, China today. The purpose of the campaign comprises of a Vivo Super Fan Photographer programme, Vivo Super Time project as well as revealing the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia V9 Blue limited edition.

The special edition V9 features the same tech-specs such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM, Android 8.1 Oreo and others, it will be immortalised at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland and it's the first-ever limited edition smartphone to join a prestigious collection of significant artefacts and memorabilia, which chronicle the growth of football into a global culture.

Former Dutch International Balon d'or winner Ruud Gullit and FIFA World Cup 1994 Winner Bebeto taking a selfie with the V9 limited edition

During the event, Deng Li, Vivo Brand Vice President, said:

“ 'Camera & Music' are not only a part of Vivo’s brand DNA but also the two key ways by which people can fully experience, capture and share extraordinary moments around them through their smartphones. For this year’s FIFA World Cup, Vivo will leverage these two elements and our innovative technologies to help fans bring to life “My Time, My FIFA World Cup”.

“We are excited to launch this programme ahead of the FIFA World Cup. We look forward to sharing our latest and innovative products with Vivo Super Fan Photographers, empowering them with better ways to capture extraordinary moments and share them with the world. We want to bring fan involvement to the next level – to fully engage and participate – as part of Vivo’s sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup.” Deng concluded.

Vivo mascot and Zabivaka (FIFA World Cup mascot) join VIPs in commemorating Vivo smartphone entering the Home of FIFA

As part of the campaign, vivo will also be launching the Vivo Super Time project, where there will be a series of unique music-themed activities throughout the tournament, including the Vivo Super DJ show at all 64 matches, to unite football fans and music lovers around the world.

So how does that sound to you? By the way, we also noted a quick vivo APEX phone appearing in their advertisement video. Let us know what you think in the comments below and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Vivo confirms Vivo X9 coming soon with dual rear cameras

An official teaser poster was released by Vivo, ending rumours of what the next smartphone could be. As speculated, the smartphone will indeed be a Vivo X9, and it will feature a pair of cameras at the back.

It should come to no surprise that many smartphone manufacturers are going for dual rear cameras now, but how Vivo plans to make use of it another story. As you already know, Huawei uses a dedicated monochrome lens and a BGR colour lens, while Apple's latest flagship uses a telephoto lens that assists the user to zoom-in conveniently.

However, it can be taken note that there is one Mandarin word that could be a hint which roughly translates into "Mirror". Why mirror? Because anything reflected in the mirror is perfect.

The date scheduled for the X9 is on 17 November and it will be a midrange tier device. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Vivo confirms Xplay 5 smartphone flagship coming on 1st March (update)

A teaser poster by Vivo appeared yesterday hinting a new device called the “Xplay 5S” will come soon, well, turns out that's only half-true because Vivo just released another teaser poster confirming the actual name – Vivo Xplay 5, along with an important feature too.

The first feature that the company wanted to highlight is the dual curved screens, which appeared in yesterday’s teaser poster actually. It actually seem like it's from the top of the device only but at least we now know that the device itself will come with a borderless design. Since that's the case, that will make Vivo the second company to use a curved screen panel aside from Samsung.

Other than that, specification rumours remains the same as yesterday’s post. Except that we got some intel that instead of running on 4GB RAM, the Xplay 5 will feature a 6GB RAM instead, which is blown out of proportion honestly but we shall see. 1 March is not that far off so stay tuned till we get the official specifications!


Vivo fan showcases his photo-taking skills with the vivo V15

So last night, we posted some photos taken from the vivo V15 and they seriously look quite amazing. Taken by Wisely Chee, an avid vivo fan, he has shared his photos on his page and has been spotted by vivo Malaysia.

According to Wisely, he travels around often and takes many photos as he can with his V15 and X9 Plus phones. Like us, he has noted the trend of people travelling without a digital camera and is using a smartphone instead while on vacation.

“The days of travelling with heavy DSLR are probably way behind us. Gone are the days where one needs to carry rolls of films around and bring them to the studio to be developed, since the arrival of digital cameras but with my Vivo V15, I don’t need to lug a heavy digital camera around,” said Wisely.

Anyway, check out these mad photo skills by the man himself below!

To recap, the V15 features an AI triple camera that includes a 24MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture with Dual Pixel Focusing, as well as an 8MP super wide-angle lens and a 5MP depth sensor. You can follow Wisely Chee on his Facebook here or join a vivo Fan Group here to enjoy or share more images.


Apple iPad 9 could have variant with a titanium frame

September is just around the corner and we know that's when Apple usually hosts one of its big events. In 2021, we're not only expecting the iPhone 13 series but also a new generation of iPad. Now, there's a new piece of info about the company's upcoming tablets too.

According to 9to5Mac, sources claim that Apple could launch the new generation of iPad 9 tablets with a titanium chassis. However, the higher cost of making such frames could prevent the company from going for it. If this is true, Apple might make just one variant with a titanium body to gauge the reaction and interest of its customers.

In terms of design, the iPad 9 will not be all that different from the iPad 8's design. The tech specs and features have not been revealed, but it's rumoured that there would be a new entry-level model with the A13 Bionic chipset. Also, Apple is expected to push its total tablet shipment to 60 million units with the new models.

With Apple cracking down on leakers, details on the company's upcoming products might be sparse. But we'll still keep an eye out for any of them, so do stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


Vivo gets The Best Innovation Award 2018 for its in-display fingerprint scanner

2018 has been quite an interesting year so far, as a few smartphone brands have been coming out with some new innovations (and Apple isn't one of them). One of the newest innovations would be the in-display fingerprint scanner which vivo did, this led the company to receive The Best Innovation Award 2018 from Android Authority.

Coming from the Best of Android 2018, the media commented that "Vivo remains the biggest proponent of the Android in-display fingerprint sensors technology". Kind of a big deal as Android Authority is one of the top-tiers international tech media in the world. To give you a brief history of the technology, it all started as a demo feature last year and it made its debut on the X20 Plus UD, followed by the X21 UD, vivo NEX and even made its way to the mid-range tier device, the V11.

We have to admit, we never thought that the in-display fingerprint sensor would come from vivo but they really did it. Although it's not that perfect yet, that's just the first step and it will be improved in the coming years. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Vivo has announced the new Fairy Pink color scheme for the Vivo V11i

Today Vivo has announced the launch of the Vivo V11i with the new Fairy Pink color scheme for the price of RM1299 and there will only be 6000 units of the device available across Malaysia. You can get the device from either Vivo’s official store, Lazada, Shopee, as well as 11street. Not only that, you will also get a limited edition gift box which includes a limited edition swarovski necklace courtesy of Vivo, while stocks last of course.

During the launch event, Gradient Lok and Alexio Yeoh also made a guest appearance to conduct a night photography workshop as well. In terms of tech specs, the Vivo V11i on the runs on the MediaTek Helio P60 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 16MP image sensor + 5MP depth sensor rear camera setup, 25MP front facing selfie camera, 6.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels and a 3315mAh non-removable battery. For more information you can check out Vivo's official website and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


Vivo iQOO Neo gaming smartphone equipped with Snapdragon 845 unveiled in China from ~RM1081

Vivo has officially unveiled the iQOO Neo, which is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset starting from as low as RMB1798(~RM1081). The iQOO Neo, which is a gaming smartphone features various technology which helps improve gaming experience such as the 4D Game Shock 2.0. Super Liquid Cooling, Touch Acceleration and more.

The 4D Game Shock 2.0 works by vibrating the smartphone along with the sound effects from games that are being played in order to provide a much more immersive experience. The Touch Accelerating feature, on the other hand, improves the responsiveness while playing mobile games by making the device more responsive to user input. Lastly, the Super Liquid Cooling technology allows the smartphone to stay cool while playing games and charging at the same time.

Pricing wise, the iQOO Neo 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM is priced starting from RMB1798(~RM1081) and RMB1998(~RM1203) respectively. The 8GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM is priced from RMB2098(~RM1264) and RMB2298(~RM1384) onwards. In terms of the full tech specs of the aforementioned device, the iQOO Neo comes equipped with the chipset mentioned above, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, 6.38-inch AMOLED display and a large 4500mAh non-removable battery.

As for the cameras, the gaming smartphone comes with a 12MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera and a 12MP front-facing selfie camera. It is best to mention that the smartphone also comes with 22.5W fast charging technology, which is more than capable of charging the device up to 50% in half an hour.

Vivo has yet to comment on the Malaysia release date and official pricing of the iQOO smartphones. What do you think of the pricing of the iQOO Neo? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Vivo iQOO Pro 5G with Snapdragon 855+ chipset will official launch on 22 August 2019

The Vivo iQOO Pro 5G will be the next in line to join the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ roster, as it is due to be announced on 22 August 2019 in China. Other than the chipset, it will have 5G capabilities as the name suggests, along with 6.41-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 4500mAh battery capacity.

Other than that, the device will come with up to 12GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of internal storage. As for the camera specs, the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G will have a 48MP + 13MP + 12MP rear camera as well as a 12MP front-facing selfie camera as well.

While there is no official news on the official pricing, GSMArena.com has predicted that the device could cost around RMB4498(~RM2668). There is currently no official news from Vivo on when is the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G Malaysia release date as well as pricing of the device. What do you think of the Vivo iQOO Pro 5G? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Vivo iQOO Pro launched with Snapdragon 855 and 12GB RAM, price starting at ~RM1890

The vivo iQOO Pro was unveiled last night in China with tech specs and features that include the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, a whopping 12GB RAM and UFS 3.0 flash. This gaming smartphone’s price starts at 3198 Yuan (~RM1890).

Tech specs for the device include a 6.41 inch waterdrop display, the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, a choice between 8GB or 12GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB internal storage, UFS 3.0 flash, an in-display fingerprint reader, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual wifi technology support and 4500mAh battery with 44W flash charging support (can charge from 0% to 100% in just 50 minutes).

On the rear, you’ll find a triple rear camera setup with 48MP + 13MP (super wide-angle) + 2MP depth sensors. Nestled in the waterdrop notch is the 12MP selfie lens. The in-display fingerprint reader comes with more room on the sensor, allowing users more wriggle room thanks to the 30% larger fingerprint reader.

In terms of appearance, the vivo iQOO comes in three colours which are Le Mans Blue, Racing Black and Phantom Blue. On the back, the words “Monster Inside” can be seen which can light up which is kinda cool. A Monster Touch button can be found on the side of the device so users can conveniently enable game mode. Besides that, the device also features a Superconducting carbon fiber liquid cooling system to make sure that the smartphone remains cool through gaming sessions.

The device comes in both 5G and 4G variants. The 5G variant comes with dual SIM trays which supports 4G+4G SIMs and 4G+5G SIMs. The vivo iQOO Pro 4G is priced at 3198 Yuan (~RM1890) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant and 3498 Yuan (~RM2067) for the 12GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant. As for the 5G editions, the 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage is priced at 3798 Yuan (~RM2245), 3998 Yuan (~RM2363) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant and 4098 Yuan (~RM2422) for the 12GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant.

So what do you think of these gaming devices? Keep up with the latest vivo news on TechNave.com!


Vivo introduces Multi-Turbo Engine at the PUBG MOBILE Club Open Global Finals 2019

If you’re a big fan of PUBG Mobile, perhaps it's time to upgrade to the vivo NEX series. I’m sure by now you’re aware that the PUBG MOBILE Club Open Global Finals 2019 had happened recently in Berlin and all the players were using a vivo NEX smartphone which features their brand new Multi-Turbo Engine and Turbo Mode.

Vivo NEX has partnered up with PUBG Mobile for better optimization of the game on the NEX smartphones through the brand new Turbo Mode. Turbo Mode is the display optimization feature on vivo NEX devices. It supports HDR+ extreme while pumping out high fps consistently. While playing PUBG Mobile on vivo NEX devices, players can enable Turbo Mode from the in-game settings.

In addition, vivo’s Multi-Turbo Engine is a combination software features which works together to ensure a better gaming experience. The first software is the ‘Game Turbo’ which connects to the game performance SDK to optimize popular games. The next feature is called ‘Center Turbo’. It prioritizes makes sure that the CPU and internal storage resources prioritizes the game played on the NEX device even with other apps lurking in the background. This results in a 78% less fps drop while gaming. Besides that, ‘Cooling Turbo’ makes sure that the smartphone doesn’t overheat while gaming and the ‘AI Turbo’ intelligently allocates CPU/GPU power while anticipating resource intensive scenarios when gaming.

All owners of the vivo NEX series will be getting this feature on their devices if they are on FunTouchOS 9. If you have a NEX device, you best update your phones now and if you don't, will you be getting this phone just to play on? Keep up with the latest vivo news on TechNave.com!


Vivo introduces new technologies to bring user experience to the NEX level

The Vivo NEX has introduced several new technologies such as the Front Elevating Camera, Ultra Fullview Display, in-display fingerprint scanner, screen soundcasting as well as new innovative cooling technologies to bring the user experience to the NEX level (see what I did there? Haha!). We’re going to highlight a few notable features such as the with the cooling of the device, the Vivo NEX is designed from the ground up with heat dissipation in mind, as well as their choice of materials which helps keep the device cool even during prolonged intense play sessions.

Not only that, there are also hidden proximity sensors located under the top of the device which ensures smooth operation of the device and doesn’t take up visible space at the front of the device. You can check out more about the Vivo NEX on Vivo’s official website, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


Vivo introduces the Time Of Flight 3D sensing technology

Vivo unveiled the Time Of Flight 3D sensing technology which aims to improve various features such as facial recognition, gesture controls, motion recognition, 3D photography and lastly, augmented reality.

The Time Of Flight 3D sensing technology is able to capture 300000 sensor points, significantly increasing the data resolution to will be processed by the device that it is integrated in. Not only that, the TOF 3D sensing technology is also simpler and smaller giving it the flexibility allowing it to be integrated into more devices than previous technologies could. The first device that comes integrated with the TOF 3D sensing technology which is the Vivo NEX A and Vivo NEX S which will be launched in Malaysia in the near future. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Vivo might enter the gaming smartphone market with their sub-brand iQOO

Today Vivo has officially launched their new sub-brand, called iQOO which is allegedly focused more towards the mobile gaming market of smartphones, potentially going against other gaming sub-brands such as Xiaomi’s BlackShark.

While it may sound exciting to Vivo smartphone enthusiasts, they have not officially confirmed which market segment iQOO will be focusing on. With yet another sub-brand launched today, the smartphone industry is going to see fierce competition for the year 2019. As of now, Vivo has yet to give any official information on whether iQOO will be coming to Malaysia. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Vivo officially launches the Vivo NEX starting from ~RM2394

Vivo officially launches the 2 variants of the Vivo NEX, which features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset along with 6GB of RAM as well as 128GB of internal storage for the cheapest variant. There is also a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with a choice of either an 8GB RAM and 128GB or 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage.

Based on the launch, the Vivo NEX that is equipped with the Snapdragon 710 chipset will be priced at RMB3839(~RM2394) while the Vivo NEX equipped with the Snapdragon 845 will be priced at RMB4498(~RM2805) and RMB4998(~RM3117) for the 128GB variant and 256GB variant respectively.

Both phones also seem to feature a 12MP sensor, 6.59-inch display that comes equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor, pop up camera as well as a 4000mAh non-removable battery. Stay tuned to TechNave.com as we provide updates on the Malaysian release date as well as pricing of the device.


Apple iPad Air 2 also bends in bare hands

It seems inevitable that other Apple products will get a bend test as well, especially after how easily the Apple iPhone 6 Plus bent due to bare hand force. This time around the 6.1mm thin Apple iPad Air 2 goes through the bend test and rather predictably, breaks. While we're not surprised at such a thin and big device bending or snapping in half, it appears that you do need a good deal of strength to bend it. If you've got pencils for arms then you probably won't have to worry too much about it. In the meantime, do check out the iPad Air 2 bend test video below:


Vivo officially reveals dual front camera X9 and X9 Plus, along with dual curved edge XPlay 6

Today, Vivo not only revealed the X9 and X9 Plus but as well as the XPlay 6. Both the X9 models look exactly the same coming in Rose Gold and Gold, while the XPlay 6 serves more as a premium smartphone. Below are the official specifications:

The X9 Plus runs on four Cortex-A72 cores and is clocked at 1.95GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.4GHz, in addition, the HiFi audio system is integrated with ES9018 + ES9603 chips. Lets also not forget that the dual front camera rumours are also true, sporting a 20MP and 8MP up front. Also, in the designs corner, it's noted that both the X9 models have the same antenna band design just like the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus,Price is unknown at the moment as Vivo will only announce the retail price on 26 December 2016.

The X9 model is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5, also the HiFi system uses an AK4376 audio chip. It's currently priced at 2798 Yuan (around RM1785) and will go on sale in China via both offline and online channels on 24 November 2016.

Last but not least, the new XPlay 6 features a dual curved display copying Samsung, and as for the camera, it comes with 4-axis OIS, large f/1.7 aperture, 1.2μ pixels, 0.03s focus, and depth of field effect thanks to the 5MP rear camera beside, and the HiFi audio system is adopting ES9038 + 3xOPA1622 audio chip.

Priced at 4498 Yuan (around RM2870) and will go on sale from 12 December via offline and online sales channels.

In conjunction with Vivo's latest reveal, Vivo Malaysia will also be introducing a new ambassador for the vivo V5 smartphone next week on 22 November 2016. Stay tuned as we will be covering the event.


Vivo officially teases the iQOO Pro 5G

While gaming smartphones are becoming a norm, Vivo still hasn't really thought of bringing it into the Malaysia market for some reason. There's already the Vivo iQOO and iQOO Neo, so eventually, it was only natural that the iQOO Pro version will happen as confirmed by the company.

The iQOO Pro did sort of appear before and it was speculated that it was disguised as the iQOO 5G during the MWC Shanghai. Anyway, this other gaming smartphone contender is set to launch on August 2019 and design-wise, it looks more or less the same as the standard iQOO. So far, they have only shown the back of the phone without much clarity. But at least we know there's a triple rear camera after increasing the gamma bright on the image.

Besides that, the previous leak of the iQOO Pro is expected to feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 5G connectivity, 8GB + 128GB memory capacity, and 4500mAh battery with 44W fast charging technology. The leaked price is 4498 Yuan which is roughly around ~RM2696.

As aforementioned, it's hard to say if the iQOO Pro or any of the iQOO series for that matter will come into Malaysia or not. Guess we will just have to wait and see. But do you want it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Vivo news at TechNave.com.


Vivo performed the most by 108% according to Canalys Report

So how is the smartphone industry doing so far in 2019? Well, Canalys, an independent data analyst company from Singapore with branches worldwide, has released a new Smartphone Market Pulse report on the Indian smartphone shipments and annual growth, including smartphone brand players such as Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, OPPO and Realme.

According to Canalys, the chart shows Vivo having the best performance among the brands in India during Q1 2019 due to shipping twice as many units since Q1 2018 (4.5 mil vs 2.1 mil). Vivo is in third place, though, but compare with Xiaomi and Samsung who are sitting at first and second place respectively, both companies have a slow rate.

Meanwhile, Realme also made a good first impression in the Indian market as a new player in Q2 last year. They managed to ship 1.3 million units in Q1 2019 but Canalys suggests that the brand should improve in its offline channel by investing in advertisements, banners and brand ambassadors. For example, Rushabh Doshi, Research Director at Canalys, quoted that Vivo's investment in the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket and signing Bollywood actor Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador are paying off.

To read the rest of the results, you can visit Canalys' report right here. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


Vivo planning to launch a 5G smartphone prototype in 2018

Vivo Chief Executive Officer, Shen Wei at the industry summit

In a short announcement, Vivo Chief Executive Officer, Shen Wei has announced that Vivo's technology department has kicked off the research and development for its 5G smartphone prototypes next year, as well as combining artificial intelligence (A.I.) with it. With that, the earliest that we can see such product will be in 2019 where the company plans to release a commercial 5G smartphone, followed by a 5G device that leverages A.I. in 2021.

Furthermore, Shen continued that we will see more than just 5G and A.I. together, as in the future, vivo 5G smartphones will allow users to connect seamlessly with virtual reality, augmented reality and wearable devices as well as intelligent instrument sensors. That's quite an ambitious statement there, but it's an evitable trend that is to come since Apple and Huawei are now moving towards this futuristic direction where A.I. can assist us in our everyday daily tasks.

So what do you think? Are you excited about the future? Or do you think this technology still needs more work? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Vivo releasing their X21 flagship in Malaysia

Vivo Malaysia have just announced that their Vivo X Series will be returning to Malaysia with the Vivo X21 flagship smartphone which also features the world's first In-Display fingerprint scanner developed by Vivo along with AI Photography capabilities. The In-Display fingerprint scanner will allow users to unlock the device by placing their finger directly on the screen, instead of a dedicated fingerprint scanner. That being said, it also allows the manufacturer to save space and it also makes the device look cleaner and less cluttered without the dedicated fingerprint scanner.

Other than that, the camera of the flagship phone also includes powerful AI algorithms to help optimize the phone, as well as make photography literally a snap! In terms of tech specs, the Vivo X21 is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, 6GB of RAM, either 64GB/128GB of internal storage, Dual 12MP (f/1.8) + 5MP (f/2.4) cameras in the rear, single 12MP (f/2.0) selfie camera and a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED Display with 1080 x 2280 pixel resolution.

It is also best to note that the Vivo X21 incorporates their ergonomic FullView™ design as well. You can find out more about the device on TechNave.com or visit Vivo's official Website.


Vivo reveals X9 and X9 Plus camera specifications in new teaser

We already know well that Vivo will release the X9 and X9 Plus smartphone with dual rear cameras, but the rest of the tech-specs remains a mystery. Just a few hours ago, we got yet another teaser from the company, again on the dual rear camera revealing the tech-specs behind it.

In this new teaser poster, the X9 and X9 Plus will have a pair of 20MP and 8MP sensor respectively. How do we know? Well, if you take a closer look at the "2000", the 20 refers to the 20MP, while the "00" is designed with different aperture size making it look like an eight laying horizontally. We gotta say, this is really clever.

Coming soon on 17 November, rumours also have it that it will feature a Snapdragon 653 chipset, 4GB / 6GB RAM, and a 64GB ROM. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Vivo's 5G+AI Development progress on GTI Summit 2018

While the MWC 2018 event was going on, there was another event held in Barcelona too called the GTI Summit 2018. In that event, over 2300 exhibitors and 100,000 guests from various governments, organizations, operators, vertical and partners from 208 countries came together to discuss how 5G and A.I. can enable the future. With the theme "5G + A.I., Fuel the Innovation", vivo held a talk and its contribution to 5G technology research and development.

Vivo Senior Vice President, Shi Yujian who was present at the summit in Barcelona, stated that vivo has fully opened up the research and development of smartphones for 5G and they will strive to launch the first 5G mobile. He also mentioned that "5G is both opportunity and a challenge for vivo. Technological innovation is speeding up the reform of the entire industry. Hence, the only way to take the initiative and breakthrough the problem is being constant innovation."

At this moment, China Mobile said they will start its 5G scale-up trials in five cities and 5G application showcase in twelve cities in China. This is to propel the core network transformation and RAN evolution to speed up 5G end-to-end development, as well as promoting the 5G + A.I. innovation. This is based on a two years effort and collaboration with 112 partners such as vivo, for sharing its resources of 5G end-to-end environment in twelve open labs around the world, preparing 5G service and pre-commercial showcase next year.

Since 2016, the company has established a 5G Research and Development Center in Beijing that covers 5G core technologies and standardization studies. Vivo also submitted more than 600 technical proposals of 5G to 3GPP last year, and they also recently started a prototype development of 5G smartphone.

Vivo is planning to participate in the 5G network scale test in the future. Stay tuned for upcoming 5G & AI related news at TechNave.com.


Vivo's first button-less and port-less 5G concept smartphone, the Vivo APEX 2019 has been unveiled in Beijing

China has officially launched the Vivo APEX 2019, the world’s first 5G smartphone with no ports or buttons. Instead of using physical buttons, the device uses the Touch Sense Technology which uses capacitive buttons to detect inputs from the user.

The smartphone follows a Curved-Surface Waterdrop Glass design, which is a minimalistic design that introduces close to no bezels no openings on the chassis. It also comes equipped with a Full-display fingerprint sensor that allows the user to scan their fingerprint on any location on the screen.

As for charging, the device will have its USB ports replaced by a new port called the MagPort, which utilizes magnets to perform data transfer as well as power delivery to the phone. In terms of the tech specs, the Vivo APEX 2019 comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. For more updates, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Vivo's first in-display fingerprint sensor X21 phone has arrived for RM2299

Today, vivo Malaysia has unveiled the much teased and mysterious X21 flagship in Malaysia. Slated for RM2299, the X21 pre-order will be available starting today (5 June) until 8 June 2018 and for those who do so during the period, they will be granted a free extra 6 months screen crack protection and a FIFA merchandise. You can simply visit the nearest vivo concept store, authorized resellers and its official online stores in Lazada, 11street and Shopee.

To refresh your memory, X21 is Malaysia's first smartphone to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor which means it doesn't have a physical home button anymore, nor a rear scanner and this allows vivo to fully utilize the frontal display to its maximum size. In addition, the device also gives users Face Access technology which is said to work well in low-light conditions, as well as having a dual-pixel image sensor, AI Face Beauty, AI HDR and more. Below are the hands-on photos and tech-specs:

The X21 in the flesh, the notch design is broader than its cousin, V9 because it has a 3D facial recognition sensor that needs space

Here's how the fingerprint ID setup looks like

The marketing for the in-display fingerprint is exactly what it is

The dual rear camera behind, it has dual pixel technology that doubles up the pixels

So what do you think of the X21? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Vivo sent out invitation to a special launch event on 11 December 2018

Vivo has recently sent out an invitation to a “Special Event” in Shanghai, on 11 December 2018 at 7:30PM China time. The invitation stated that it will be a NEX Dual Display Edition Launch Event, which could point to the Vivo NEX 2 or even a different variation of it. In terms of the tech specs, The Vivo NEX 2 is expected to come with 10GB of RAM, Snapdragon 845 instead of the latest Snapdragon 855 chipset.

The device will also house a 6.59-inch primary display along with 5.5-inch secondary display at the back which can be easily accessed with a 3-finger swipe to the side. Do take every bit of information from the speculated tech specs with a grain of salt as it has not been confirmed by Vivo themselves. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 pricing confirmed from RM1599 and RM1279

The much awaited Apple iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3 are finally listed on the official Apple Malaysia store today with their retail prices. However, the company has not yet started shipping both the devices with no idea yet as to the exact Malaysia release dates. For both the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3, you can choose between three colors namely silver, gold and space grey followed by three different storage variants, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Finally, there are two connectivity variants like the previous generations namely Wi-Fi only and a Wi-Fi + Cellular version. Prices differ according to each storage variant and connectivity version that you choose for the device. The exact prices for both the models are as given below:Apple iPad Air 2

One of the thinnest tablets in the world, the Apple iPad Air 2 tablet is super light

The Apple iPad mini 3 brings a gold colour option and Touch ID fingerprint scanner to the table

If you find these prices too high for your budget, you can always go for their previous generation versions. Apple Malaysia slashed the prices of both the iPad Air and iPad Mini 2 by about RM150 to RM300 around the same time the two new tablets were announced. Here's a short comparison between all the available iPad Mini models today, which can help you decide which one to get for the holiday season. Check out the full tech specifications and pricing at the Apple Malaysia Store.


Vivo sets new sales record of up to 60% more with the Vivo V15 Pro

With the recent launch of the Vivo V15 Pro which is priced at RM1799, Vivo is pleased to announce that they have managed to break sales records with up to 60% increase compared to the previous Vivo V11 during the recent Superday Sale held in Sunway Pyramid. The Vivo V15 Pro, which is fitted with the manufacturer’s first pop-up front-facing 32MP selfie camera with a similar mechanism to the Vivo NEX that was unveiled last year. Not only that, but it also comes with a triple camera rear sensors as well.

To give you more detail regarding the tech specs of the phone, the Vivo V15 Pro comes equipped with the Snapdragon 675 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 48MP + 8MP + 5MP rear camera, 32MP front-facing pop-up selfie camera, 6.39-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2316 pixels and it is powered by a 3700mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Vivo shipment increased by 24% with 23.2 million units shipped in the year of Q1 2019

Based on IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker for the first Quarter of 2019, Vivo’s total shipment increased by as much as 24% as compared to previous year’s shipment with an increase of 4.4 million units from 18.7 to 23.2 million.

With the total smartphone shipment decreased by 6.6% worldwide for Q1 2019, it is great to see Vivo’s total shipment volume increase for this quarter. This is thanks to the recent introduction of the Vivo V15 series, Vivo Y93, Vivo Y91C, and so on which gained a rather positive response by the masses. Let’s hope to see more amazing things from Vivo in the second quarter of this year and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Vivo showing speed comparison video between the Xplay 5 and iPhone 6s

We're just one day away from Vivo revealing the Xplay 5, and it has caused quite a stir by announcing being the first in the world to feature a 6B RAM inside the hood. Vivo isn't done teasing us though, as they recently released a video showing how fast the smartphone can be by comparing it with an Apple iPhone 6s on the right and an old Xplay model on the left.

In the video, the three devices were tested by opening WeChat app at the same time to see which one is the fastest. WeChat users know how slow can the app be when opening, and the  fact that the Xplay 5 opens WeChat in an instant is certainly impressive, all thanks to the powerful combination of the 6GB RAM and Snapdragon 820 processor. Aside from that, we also know the body will be dual-curved like the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, and will feature Hi.Fi 3.0.

Stay tuned for tomorrow, as we will report the rest of the official specifications when Vivo unveils the Xplay 5 tomorrow.


Vivo shows off the NEX 3's Waterfall screen and 5G signal

So looks like Vivo is trying to hype up the NEX 3, this time we have a first look (sort of) of the phone but in pure darkness. The image was shared by Vivo Product Manager, Lance on Weibo thus confirming that the phone will have a dual-edge curved screen.

Although the dual-edge curved screen is not something new, this is the so-called Waterfall screen which has a 90° curve on both sides and there is really no notch nor cutout front camera to be seen. The Waterfall screen you're seeing is just the half of it as it's covered in a protective casing. According to the sketch we saw before, the curve is supposed to go all the way down. But then again, after increasing the gamma brightness, that doesn't seem to be the case at all or the protective casing is super thin.

On top of that, the manager also screenshot the phone's 5G signal. This means that the NEX 3 will be capable of connecting to 5G so that's nice to know

We will be expecting more NEX 3 teasers in the coming few days, so stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


Vivo spearheads 5G-embedded “Intelligent Phone” era, accelerating AI Research and Development

vivo provided us with yet another update on its 5G progress. We have reported a few news about this and in this latest update, the company just participated in Qualcomm’s 4G/5G Summit held in Hong Kong on 22 – 24 October 2018, with Zhou Wei, the Vice President of Vivo, Head of Vivo Artificial Intelligence Global Research Institute presenting a keynote titled “Intelligent Phone being the key to 5G development success”.

During the conference, Mr Zhou mentioned that vivo plans to complete the development and mass production of the first NSA and SA 5G smartphones in 2019 to launch its first batch of pre-commercial 5G smartphones. Then by 2020, they aim to achieve full commercialization of 5G smartphones by 2020. Looks like they are really invested heavily in the development and research of 5G smartphones, as they seek to bring us the best mobile experience within the shortest amount of time possible. You can read the full story right over here.


Vivo taunts Apple with “faster than iPhone” video and image online

Last time Vivo teased us was an image with two golden presents, now they’re back with a taunting video saying “faster than iPhone” and another teasing image of the Vivo X6 revealing three model colours - Silver, Gold and Rose Gold .

Recalling the speculated tech specs from our last Vivo article, it is rumoured to sport a MediaTek 10-core Helio X20 processor, 4GB RAM, 1GB graphic RAM, 6-inch QHD AMOLED display with Force Touch, a 21MP main camera + 12MP selfie snapper and a 4000 mAh battery. It also seems to feature a fingerprint scanner too.

It was also reported that the X6 will be a full metal design, at least according to Vivo. But they didn’t give any Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet. Until then, sit tight.


Vivo teases the Vivo V15's 32MP pop up camera and 48MP triple camera setup on Facebook

We’re only days away from the unveiling of vivo’s much anticipated pop up selfie camera smartphone, the vivo V15 and vivo V15 Pro. The company uploaded two videos on Facebook, bringing attention to the 32MP pop up selfie camera and the 48MP rear camera setup.

We already know that the smartphone will in fact be here in Malaysia after invites were sent out to the media a few days ago. Not much about the phone’s tech specs and features have been revealed but we do know that the device will rock a triple rear camera setup with 48MP, 8MP and 5MP sensors. Also, the pop up selfie camera pops up when you press on the switch camera button!

Other than that, we expect to see the smartphone release with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, a UD fingerprint scanner and it is powered by a 3700mAh non-removable battery. Design wise, we've seen a pretty, shiny blue version of the smartphone as well as a black to blood red gradient version of the device. The vivo V15 and V15 pro is set to be launched on the 20th of February. As usual, we here at TechNave will be there on ground to cover the launch so you’ll be the first to know if you subscribe to TechNave.com!


Vivo teases the vivo X27 with triple rear camera setup and 48MP sensor

Ahead of its release on the 19th of March, the vivo X27 has been relentlessly teased by the company on their official Weibo account. Today, the company shared images of the device with its “peacock feather” texture design on the back.

Like the vivo V15 and V15 Pro, the X27 has a pop up selfie camera with the “Pro” version speculated to have a giant pop up camera. The rear camera is claimed to have no bumps with a triple rear camera setup.

The designs for the vivo X27. The pink gold looks soooo good!

Design-wise, the company is eager to show off the first-of-its-kind “peacock feather texture” design on the back of the device which to me at a glance, looks almost like the V15’s back. The X27 will come in 3 colour variants: plume blue, pink gold and jade, all of which would shimmer in the light the same way a peacock feather would.

The company also shared three 10 second teasers for the devices, all of which show off the outline of the device in a mysterious and playful manner. However, that doesn’t really matter now that we know how the device looks like. In addition, a quick video of the device was also shared which didn’t reveal anything new in regards to the device except for the device’s back’s finish.

It is speculated that the device may feature a 32MP selfie camera with the “Pro” version housing a LED flash as well. The device may come in 3 variants with the base model probably having tech specs that include the Snapdragon 675 chipset, 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB internal storage with 18W fast charging. There may also be a mid-range model and a “Pro” model as well.

So far no Malaysia release date, much less Malaysia price has been revealed but we are hoping that this device does make it to Malaysia as it is a very pretty device (dibs on the pink gold!). What are your thoughts on this device? TechNave.com is the place to check out if you want the latest vivo news, rumours and beyond!


Vivo to launch 24MP Selfie Beast, vivo V7+ on 26 September 2017. Pre-orders starts on the same day with exclusive gifts

Set your reminders for tomorrow, 26 September 2017, because vivo is officially launching their latest selfie-machine, the vivo V7+ right here in sunny Kuala Lumpur at the Pavilion Mall.

The launch will be accompanied with star-studded guest performances from Katoon Network Crew, Jack from Thomas & Jack, Teddy Chin, Alvin Chong and the Top 10 AF MEGASTAR finalists. Additionally, you stand a chance to win fabulous prizes from their live video Lucky Draw on vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook page.

Rocking a humble Snapdragon 450 chipset and of course the top of the line 24MP front camera, the vivo V7+ will be available for purchase on the 29 September 2017 with two dazzling colour variants – Matte Black and Crown Gold. You can check out our coverage on the V7+ leak here for more spec info.

Pre-orders for the vivo V7+ are set to go live tomorrow on the 26 September 2017 as well at their retail stores and e-commerce marketplaces such as their official store on LAZADA. LAZADA pre-order customers are entitled to win exclusive rewards that includes a FIFA World Cup Bag, Watson Voucher and Warranty Extension up to 6 months.

Stay tuned to the official launching tomorrow for more information or stop by their LAZADA page tomorrow for more information.


Vivo to reveal X9s and X9s Plus on 6 July 2017

So we have been writing about vivo’s upcoming phone for awhile now, previously we were assuming that the X11 will be the next one but that seems to be debunked by vivo themselves, as they have officially released a new teaser poster revealing the X9s and X9s Plus and the devices will be official on 6 July 2017.

As the successor of the X9 and X9 Plus, TENAA suggest that either the X9s or X9s Plus should be featuring an octa-core 1.95GHz processor, 4GB + 64GB memory capacity, 5.85-inch FHD display, a 16MP at the back, dual 20MP + 5MP front camera, and a 3920mAh battery.

It’s hard to say if vivo will be integrated the new fingerprint scanner on the X9s and X9s Plus. For those who don’t know, rumours have it that vivo found a way to install the fingerprint scanner at the front below the display. Nothing is certain for now, but perhaps we will know the official news when the MWC 2017 in China hits off soon before July 2017.

Will the X9s and X9s Plus come to Malaysia? We will keep an eye on that so stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Apple iPad Air 2 officially announced, 6.1mm thin + A8X processor and more

The Apple iPad Air 2 was officially announced yesterday. At first glance, the overall design may look the same but the tablet is now 18% thinner at 6.1mm thin and 435g. Other notable design changes include removing the mute button and slanting the volume rocker diagonally, allowing the tablet to achieve it's 6.1mm thinness. Apple also laminated it's 9.7-inch screen, combining the cover glass, touch sensor and LCD into one thinner optically fused layer. However, resolution remains the same at 2048 x 1536 pixels, but at least Apple have included an anti-reflective coating as well.

Notable new tech specs and features includes a faster Apple A8X processor with M8 co-processor, an 8MP iSight rear camera and Touch ID fingerprint sensor that supports Apple Pay. No news yet if it uses 2GB of RAM but it does offer 20 4G LTE bands with 150mbps downlink speeds and 802.11ac WiFi. New features include a burst mode for the 8MP rear camera along with 1080p video recording, time-lapse video and slow motion video recording.

On top of space grey and silver, the iPad Air 2 also comes with a champagne gold version as well. The iPad Air 2 comes with iOS 8 right out of the box along with the same 10-hour battery as before. Strangely enough, there are no 32GB storage versions, instead jumping straight to 64GB after 16GB and then going all the way up to 128GB. Still no Malaysia release dates or pricing but the US pricing is listed below:


Vivo unveiled the NEX 3 5G w/ SD855+, 44W Super FlashCharge, up to 12GB of RAM, and more starting from ~RM2952

Today, Vivo has unveiled the much teased NEX 3 smartphone series in Shanghai, China. There are actually two variants which comprise of a 5G and 4G model on a price range of ~RM3000, it's said that the series will be available in the coming months in the Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia and other markets. Without further ado, here's everything you need to know about the latest vivo flagship.

Equipped with 5G connectivity, vivo is using a 5G-6 antenna design for the best-enhanced signal for any areas. There's also a dual WLAN Acceleration technology so that two WiFi signal networks can be connected at the same time.

To support 5G’s high energy consumption, vivo has optimized and integrated a Super FlashCharge 44W and C-DRX power-saving technologies for the 4500mAh battery. To keep the battery cool, a Vapor Chamber Cooling System is inserted inside.

Just 4500mAh juice but with C-DRX which is a power-saving technology

With such signal strength, it's only natural for the NEX 3 5G to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ which enables the flagship to download data with over 1Gbps speed. The memory capacity includes 8GB and 12GB of RAM, 256GB UFS 3.0 storage and supports global frequency bands and NFC.

Moving on to the design, Vivo confirms that the NEX 3 series is using a new 6.89-inch POLED Waterfall Fullview Display (HDR10) with no notch in sight. The dual-curved borderless design is rather extreme with new multi-scenario ambient light for new audiovisual and notification reminders.

With a screen-to-body ratio of 99.6%, there are no physical buttons as well and uses an X-axis Haptic Vibration motor for the Touch Sense feature. The Touch Sense response to the haptic feedback just like a physical button and of course, the in-display fingerprint scanner is present as well.

That's how a 99.6% screen-to-body ratio looks like

The curved edge of the Waterfall display is quite something

The Lunar Ring Camera System, as they call it

Onto the camera corner, it sports a 64MP (main) + 13MP (wide) + 13MP (telephoto) triple rear camera on the Lunar Ring Camera System, whereas the Elevating Front Camera is a 16MP sensor. Like most smartphones nowadays, you can expect AI beauty mode, portrait mode, Pro mode and more.

In other features, Vivo claimed to have improved its own AI assistant Jovi with a vivo Computation Acceleration Platform (VCAP) for software optimization, Jovi Smart Scene (supporting the user's daily task), and AI Video Editor (creating highlight reels from the album), and Jovi Image Recognizer (managing their albums by categorizing, performing and detecting scenes and faces).

Vivo is also known to integrate a HiFi experience. This time, they pre-installed an AK4377A independent audio chip and to complement that, the company launched its first True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphone.

The True Wireless Stereo earphone cost 999 Yuan (~RM588)

Estimated price after direct coversion - 8GB + 128GB - ~RM2952, 8GB + 256GB - ~RM3366, 12GB + 256GB - ~RM3661

We are probably not seeing the Vivo NEX 5G anytime soon but as for the 4G model, Vivo Malaysia is quite likely to import it for the Malaysia market. So what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more official Vivo news at TechNave.com.


Vivo will be launching their very own AR glasses soon

Augmented reality or AR is the trend now with many games and applications utilizing the feature. Among some apps that use AR include IKEA’s AR app that lets users place an AR version of the furniture they want from their catalogue in their homes to see how it fits as well as the ever popular Pokemon GO game.

Right now, most apps only allows us to see AR beings through our devices but some companies are bringing to (almost) reality through glasses. Vivo will soon be unveiling their very own AR glasses called vivo AR Glass. Not much about the glasses have been revealed but official images of the glasses have been revealed and they actually look very cool. Would you use these AR glasses? Keep up with the latest updates on vivo’s AR glasses on TechNave.com!


Vivo will launch iQOO Neo, comes with 4D Game Shock 2.0, Snapdragon 845 and more

It's been a while now since the Vivo iQOO was released in China as another dedicated gaming smartphone. Although there's no news of coming to Malaysia, the company decided to announce another variant called the iQOO Neo and it's set to launch on 2 July 2019.

So what's the difference between the iQOO and iQOO Neo? For starters, the latter uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset as opposed to the 855 unit, which is still good enough for intense graphics games. However, the memory capacity will only reach up top 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage at most.

It also has a 4D Game Shock 2.0, as an improved version for in-game vibration experience, Super Liquid Cooling for its 4420mAh battery (w/ 22.5W fast charging), Monster Touch sensors, and an in-display fingerprint sensor on its 6.38-inch display.

Gaming smartphones are steadily on the rise but which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below and we will be keeping an eye if it comes to Malaysia or not. So stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


VoLTE and VoWiFi are now available in the Huawei Nova 2 Lite

In this short news, Huawei Malaysia has just announced that the Nova 2 Lite can now support VoLTE and VoWiFi service. The service is available on selected telco carriers and you don't have to do a single thing for this. For VoLTE, only Digi, Mobile, Unifi and Yes 4G support this service for the Nova 2 Lite, whereas only Digi and U Mobile are supporting VoWiFi.

This service will allow users to enjoy HD voice calls whenever they go overseas and be charged from their local fee instead of roaming. In addition, the Nova 2 Lite will be Huawei Malaysia's fourth addition to the VoLTE and VoWiFi device lineup, as the P10 series and Mate 9 are capable of using VoLTE service, the Mate 10 series can also support that alongside with VoWiFi.

Not so bad for a budget-friendly device, huh. You are lucky to have it if you have one. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


VoWiFi will be available for Huawei Mate 10 & Mate 10 Pro soon

Today, Huawei Malaysia has announced that both the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro will receive Voice Over WiFi (VoWiFi) starting 30 January 2018 onwards. VoWiFi is a technology that lets owners of the Mate series call their friends and family through a WiFi connection, currently, only Digi and U Mobile allow this new feature for Huawei.

With this, not only the owners of Mate 10 series can enjoy VoWiFi but as well as VoLTE too which was introduced last year. In addition, users can use VoWiFi from overseas countries to Malaysia and it will be charged through their local fee charges instead of roaming fee. According to Bill Liu, Country Director, Huawei Malaysia Device Business Department stated this technology is to make things simpler for the consumers and they can still make calls in areas with poor reception. This also marks Huawei as the first smartphone brand delivering VoLTE and VoWiFi services.

In the future, when the Mate 10 series is updated with this technology, users can find the operator label at the top left of the screen, marking with ‘Wifi’ to ensure that the VoWiFi is running on the phone. On top of that, Huawei is also planning new software updates for the Nova 2i on 25 January 2018.

Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Voice assistants are joining the force of 7Eleven's delivery service

7Eleven is by far one of the largest convenience stores in the world. Now, there are taking another step to bring convenience to the next level by allowing you to order whatever you want from the nearest store with just your voice. The service will be called 7Voice which is one of the features from their delivery app called 7Now that is only available in the US.

Users of 7Now can order from 7Eleven through using voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home, then the goods will be delivered to their doorsteps from the nearest 7Eleven store. This feature is useful when it comes to you not wanting to head out because of some ‘major events’ are happening at your place, or simply just too lazy to get out. Also, not to mention 7Eleven opens for 24 hours.

The app works by tracking your real-time location and place your orders at the nearest participating 7Eleven stores. No minimum order is required, but the delivery fee will cost 3.99 USD (~RM16.59). Also, users are able to keep track of the delivery status in the app.

Unfortunately, all of this will only be happening in the US for now. We wish for the day that this service will come to Malaysia and we shall walk or drive no more to 7Eleven. For more cool news like this, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


Volkswagen Onefootball Brasil app reaches 1 million downloads!

We earlier reported on the Volkswagen Onefootball Brasil app for football fans looking to get the latest news on the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Volkswagen has since updated us that they've reached the 1 million download mark. The app is still available for free on the App store, Google Play and Windows Phone Store while the accompanying Volkswagen Polo Sedan contest is still on until 13 July 2014.


Volkswagen brings all models to Shopee and there will be promotions during 7.7 Mid-Year Sale

Shopee is an online marketplace that is selling enough products that can satisfy your various needs. However, few of us know that the platform is selling cars as well! Now, Volkswagen is collaborating with Shopee to offer a complete line-up of their models for you to purchase through the alternative method. In conjunction with the upcoming 7.7 Mid-Year Sale, there will also be some promotions that you wouldn't want to miss out on!

Starting from today until 7 July 2020, customers are entitled to win rewards ranging from RM4,279 up to RM14,819 depending on the models just by paying RM199. The rewards will consist of exclusive online deals and savings, free home delivery within a 20km radius from your preferred dealership, free deep sanitization package worth up to RM150, and a free Volkswagen LEGO camper worth RM499. Seven lucky customers who purchase a Volkswagen between 23 June to 7 July 2020 will also stand a chance to win a RM700 Shopee voucher.

The collaboration between Volkswagen and Shopee matches the car manufacturer's new brand design principle that is "digital-first". As Malaysians embrace the new normal, e-commerce platforms like Shopee, together with Volkswagen’s own eShowroom are key points to attract new and existing customers, playing a key role in their shopping and purchase decisions.

Let us know what you think about this news on our Facebook page and act quickly to not miss out on the promotions as well! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local tech updates.


Volkswagen kicks-off Onefootball Brasil app and Polo Sedan contest for 2014 FIFA World Cup

Volkswagen has kicked-off a Onefootball Brasil app and Volkswagen Polo Sedan giveaway contest for the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup. Combining all the latest online news, videos and social media such as twitter about the World Cup into a single app, fans can even cast match predictions or vote on the 'Man of the Match' for each game. In conjunction with this, Volkswagen Group Malaysia will be having a contest to give away a brand new Volkswagen Polo Sedan. All you need to do to enter is to take a test-drive of any Volkswagen vehicle from 22 May to 13 July for a chance to win the Polo Sedan. Here's what Volkswagen had to say about the app:

“Whether in Germany or Malaysia, Brazil or England, the entire world will be having football fever this June and July. We believe that this represents an excellent opportunity for Volkswagen to help elevate the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ experience to unify our fans worldwide.” Christoph Aringer, Managing Director, Volkswagen Group Malaysia

The Onefootball Brasil app can be downloaded for free at the App Store, Google Play and Windows Phone Store but for more information check out www.onefootball.com/brasil-by-volkswagen.


Volkswagen shows off robot that can charge your electric vehicle

In the future, robots are going to be around to help with a lot of things, even 'manning' charging stations. Volkswagen has been working on such a robot, which was first unveiled as a concept last year. However, it now has an actual working prototype that was revealed recently.

According to the press release, this mobile charging robot will enable fully autonomous charging of vehicles in designated locations. This can be an underground car park, shopping mall car park, and fuel stations with no charging facilities. To do this, the robot is attached to a trailer that functions as an energy storage unit.

Setting up dedicated charging stations or a dedicated one for your home can be expensive, so this robot can be considered an alternative for those who want to avoid such costly measures. Besides the robot, Volkswagen is also working on developing a flexible quick-charging station that's expected to be available in 2021. Most likely, the European countries will be getting it first.

Electric vehicles aren't very relevant in Malaysia yet, so it'll be a long time before we see this robot here. But having said that, would you like to see these robots helping to charge your car at the car park while you're busy with your chores or shopping? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news like this.


5 Reasons you should NOT buy an Apple iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus

Another day, another bit of information on the still unrevealed tech specs for the Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones. As we wait for 19 September 2014 when those who have ordered their iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 plus will get them and no doubt reveal all the tech specs, it turns out that both smartphones will come packing 1GB of RAM and have cameras that protrude or stick out from the super thin metal casing. While the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus remain very attractive smartphones for many users out there, for some users they just aren't right at all and here are 5 reasons why you and these users should NOT buy an Apple iPhone 6 or Apple iPhone 6 Plus.

Both the Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are made of metal and while they are quite light for smartphones, we expect them to both sink like stones in a pool. Neither are they designed to be water proof or even splash proof so if you like to take photos in the wet, be it in the rain, in the tropical rainforest, near the sea or in the swimming pool, you shouldn't buy either of these latest Apple iPhones. Even if they don't rust, they likely won't survive any serious encounter with water. Quite a number of other smartphones are water proof like the Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z3 or the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact with the Xperia Z3 range capable of working underwater. If you're interested in a quality iPhone look-a-like that is water proof, the Xiaomi Mi 4 looks very much like an iPhone but manages to pack in IP67 certified water proofing at the same time.

If you have a 4K HDTV or more commonly known as a UHD TV (short for Ultra High Definition), then chances are you also like to take 4K video recordings. Such UHD TVs are no longer as expensive as they used to be and are quite affordable for those in the midrange price class. Unfortunately, the Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus still cannot record any video in 4K resolutions. While the A8 processor is 64-bit and technically should be able to support such video recording capabilities, the main limiter for this remains the 8MP iSight camera. Sure, you can still take Full HD movies and now slow motion or timelapse videos, but if you're making the move to 4K from Full HD 1080p then the Apple iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus are probably not the right smartphones for you. Most smartphones packing the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 or higher processor can record 4K video and this includes the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z2, Sony Xperia Z3 and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.

For those of you who continue to squint at a smartphone screen with at least a 720p HD resolution, then even the Retina HD screen on the Apple iPhone 6 may not be enough for you to see clearly. The higher the resolution, the clearer text and details appear and most of the flagship smartphones in the market today are packing 2K or QHD displays with at least 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. The full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution on the Apple iPhone 6 Plus may be enough for you, but you're still missing out on the full clarity of a 2K display, something which smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A, LG G3 and OPPO Find 7 have to offer. If you want a larger screen with all the details of a 2K display there are devices like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Galaxy Tab S 10.5.

While Apple iPhones have generally offered fairly good endurance when it comes to drop tests, their glass covered screens will still break of they fall flat. The metal case will no doubt also dent or scratch but the screen is usually the first to shatter if dropped. Many thought that the harder and tougher sapphire crystal display would feature in either the Apple iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus but it appears that neither of them have it, so if you're the clumsy type or really have slippery butterfingers, then the new Apple iPhones are probably not the smartphones for you. There are quite a few hardier and tougher smartphones out there in the market with those packing the saphhire crystal display including the Kyocera Brigadier and the Huawei Ascend P7 Sapphire Edition. The Cat range of smartphones are also known to have survived being driven over by a tractor, so there are many other options if you're hoping for some rugged endurance.

The Kyocera Brigadier Sapphire Shield in action

At an estimated RM2600 for just the 16GB version of the Apple iPhone 6 and RM2900 for the 16GB version of the Apple iPhone 6 Plus you can expect to pay a lot for the new Apple iPhones. Most people in Malaysia don't make this type of money in a month and if you have to sell your family as The Oatmeal put it just to buy the Apple iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus it isn't worth it. If you're barely making enough money to get by then don't put yourself in even bigger debt than before and even the most basic iPhone 6 will likely set you back by a month's salary. Neither of these smartphones will run away and should still be available to buy next year when Apple comes out with the next iPhone. In retrospect, there are now a lot of very affordable, even beautiful flagship smartphones with similar tech specs or better, priced at around RM2000 or even below RM1000. The Huawei Ascend P7 and ASUS ZenFone smartphone range comes to mind.[Source]


Apple iPad Air (2020) is now available in Malaysia starting from the price of RM2,599

Exactly a month ago, the new Apple iPad Air that comes with the latest A14 Bionic chip was unveiled at the Apple Event held on 16th September. Now, it is finally arriving in our market as the prices have been revealed on the official Apple site today.

For Wi-Fi only models, the 64GB iPad Air is priced at RM2,599 while the 128GB model is priced at RM3,249. If you want the additional cellular option, the price will be starting from RM3,149 for 64GB storage to RM3,799 for 128GB storage. The new iPad Air is available in five colours which are Space Grey, Silver, Rose Gold, Green, and Sky Blue.

To recap, the Apple iPad Air 2020 is equipped with the latest 5nm A14 Bionic chip which has 40% better CPU power than its predecessor. Other than that, it also features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, a single 12MP rear camera, a side-mounted TouchID, iPadOS 14, 10 hours of battery life supporting up to 20W USB-C fast charging, WiFi 6, and more.

Let us know what you think about the prices of the new iPad Air on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest Apple news.


Vote for your favourite team and stand a chance to win a free OPPO F9 on OPPO's HaVOOC Concert

Hey if you happen to be free during the weekend, OPPO Malaysia is holding a HaVOOC Concert on 26 August 2018 (10PM) at Plaza Alam Sentral, Shah Alam. It will be a concert with many local celebrities in two teams facing off in a competition to show off their charm on stage, as well as giving away four OPPO F9 smartphones and other attractive gifts to lucky fans.

To be hosted by Elfira Loy and Issey, they will be leading the show where eleven local artists will be divided into two teams - Team Color and Team VOOC. For Team Color, special guest Zahirah Macwilson will lead Team Color together with Khai Bahar, Mark Adam, Ernie Zakri and Kaka Azraf, while Team VOOC which is led by special guest, Saharul Ridzwan, comprises of Ayda Jebat, Achey Bocey, Aiman Tino and Nabila Razali.

On that note, to win the F9 devices, fans will have to head over to OPPO's official website to vote for their favourite team. To vote for either one of the teams, they need to upload their selfie on Instagram either with a V-sign pose or a finger-heart pose with the following hashtag #MYVOOCteam or #MYColorteam on the post. Then on the concert day, four lucky winners will be randomly chosen and announced.

The live show will be aired on TV3 Channel. For more information on OPPO HaVOOC Concert, kindly refer to the official HaVOOC Concert website here.


Vphone S8 - the world's smallest smartphone!

While every smartphone company is either going for the standard 5.5-inch display or beyond on a device, an odd one out of the whole just did the opposite. That's right, introducing the Vphone S8, it has the smallest display for a smartphone measuring just 1.54-inch!

Of course, this device was made in China and it's actually available on Gearbest (if you're somehow intrigued by it) for $30.64 (around RM128). It even has a sleep monitor to check on your sleep quality, but battery mAh is unknown. Inside the hood, it features a MTK2502 SoC, 64MB RAM +128MB storage (expandable memory available) and supports Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. It doesn't have a camera, though, but the user can connect it to an iOS or Android device and control it from there.

Yes, we know, we can't believe somebody made it too. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Vulkan vs OpenGL demo video shows serious power savings for Android 7.0 Nougat updated devices

ARM have released a demo video showcasing how Vulkan, the next-generation graphics engine will save power by efficiently spreading computation across multiple processors. OpenGL clearly processes the video mainly on a single core, requiring more power in the end but you can see that for yourself in the video below. This is especially good news for devices that will be running Android 7.0 Nougat which requires Vulkan to run.


Vuzix M100 smart glasses going for $1000 (RM3218) on pre-order

While the Google Glass smartglasses may have started it all, other smartglasses makers are soon catching up as a company called Vuzix has come out with their own M100 smartglasses. Rather than go for a pair glasses with a built-in display and smartphone tech, the M100 is more like a longer and larger Bluetooth headset attached to a headband. Tech specs for the M100 are certainly impressive as it includes a 1GHZ OMAP4430 processor, 1GB RAM, Android ICS, 4GB storage, 32GB microSD support, 600 mAh battery, 5MP camera and WQVGA display. According to Vuzix, the M100 is basically a smartphone in wearable form, and since it isn't attached to a pair of glasses you can switch it between the right or left eye. Originally designed for industrial and enterprise use the Vuzix is available for preorder from $1000 (RM3218). Check out the Vuzix site for more information and their other smartglasses.


WD My Passport SSD review - For when speed and premium portability is essential in external storage

It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed external hard disk drives so the sheer ultra compact mobility of the WD My Passport SSD certainly surprised me. Small enough to fit in the palm of my hand, it certainly looks like the most mobile external storage yet but how does it perform and who is it made for? Find out in our review of the WD My Passport SSD below.

At first glance, the super small My Passport SSD looks about the size of a TicTac case but is both slimmer and sleeker with grooves running down the side to the bottom. WD says that it’s a shock-resistant case and it feels somewhat metallic. A single USB Type-C port is on the bottom.

The WD My Passport SSD looks super sleek and compact

A single USB Type C port is on the bottom

Inside the box, there’s the usual guides and documentation along with a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable along with a USB Type-C to USB Type A adapter. The cable isn’t very long so it should be quite portable to carry both the My Passport SSD and it’s cables in a small ziplock or pouch inside your bag or pocket.

Our review unit was the 1TB variant, but it also comes in 500GB and 2TB versions as well. At first we were thinking that WD had finally made a mobile external SSD for mobiles, but the My Passport SSD is clearly made for just Windows 10 or 8.1 and MacOS running machines.

What's in the box? The usual documentation, cable, adapter and external SSD

This is because the pre-installed WD Discovery software to help automate your backups are just for those personal computers. You can still use the My Passport SSD for your mobile devices like your phone or tablet but backup will have to be done manually or through third-party backup apps.

According to WD, their My Passport SSD can do transfers up to 1050MB/s and to a certain extent this much is true from our testing. However, CrystalDiskMark noted that this is just for reading data. Writing went up to just 954.72 MB/s, which is still quite fast nonetheless.

We do have to note that the My Passport SSD did become quite warm and toasty (about 38 to 40 degrees celsius) when used continuously for a while, so be sure to let it cool down before picking it up. It’s not enough to burn you but it might be a bit of a surprise if you’re not aware of it.

Overall, the My Passport SSD is a nicely compact external storage device that should look and work well in most mobile or on-the-go situations. However, at RM1069 for the 1TB variant, it can be a bit pricey, so you may want to consider other external SSDs such as the SanDisk Extreme Portable E60 which is more rugged and about RM300 or so less. However, it is only about half as fast as the My Passport SSD, so if speed is an issue for you, then you should probably consider the My Passport SSD more.

These are the WD My Passport SSD tech specs and features:

Pros: Ultra compact, portable, lightweight, sleek and very fast external SSD.

Cons: Gets warm fast. A bit pricey. Designed for laptops.

Summary: A super fast and premium portable external storage device for those with a bit more money.


WIKO 10 Malaysia release: coming soon on 7 Oct with a free pair of headphones, priced at RM699

Today, Wiko Malaysia just announced a new WIKO 10 phone. The phone will come in three colours - Klein Blue, Silver and Black and will be available from the 7th of October onwards on WIKO’s Official Shopee Store and nationwide at all WIKO authorised reseller stores at only RM699.

For starters, the WIKO 10 features a 6.74-inch LCD screen with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.69%. You can also see a tiny notch on top, which houses an 8MP front camera, whereas the triple rear camera consists of a 50MP (main) + 2MP (depth) + 2MP (macro) setup. Wiko also highlighted a Bionic Stereo Vision function, a Wiko-exclusive technology for portrait mode.

Moreover, the battery pack is 5000mAh as expected of a budget-friendly device but supports 22.5W Wiko SuperCharge technology. Since it's budget-friendly, you can't expect much as the chipset is just a MediaTek G37 unit, accompanied by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It's worth mentioning that the fingerprint sensor is side-mounted together with the power button.

On 7 October starting from midnight sharp until 9 AM, the WIKO 10 will be on a special promotion priced at RM649 and customers can get Extra Bass Stereo Headphones as a freebie. That's all, folks. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


WIKO Buds 10 Malaysia release: 12mm driver, IPX4 water resistance and 30 hours battery life at RM129

WIKO Malaysia today announced the launch of the WIKO Buds 10 in our country, its latest offering in the affordable earbuds market. Featuring 12mm super dynamic drivers with a copper-coated aluminium armature, WIKO claims that the earbuds can produce superior sound quality while maintaining a lightweight design.

Speaking of the latter, the Buds 10 only weighs 4.2g per earbud, with WIKO saying that users can barely feel the earbuds while putting them on. Furthermore, the earbuds are also touted to feature 6 hours of playback on a single charge and up to 30 hours with the case.

Besides that, the Buds 10 also sports Bluetooth 5.2 and instant connection capabilities when pairing with a device. The earbuds also support latency as low as 113ms for an immersive gaming experience.

Other notable specs include IPX4 water resistance, embedded controls via smart sensors on the earbuds, as well as customisations with the WIKO Connect App. In Malaysia, the Buds 10 is available for purchase at WIKO's Official Shopee store at a price of RM129 starting today.

For more information on the Buds 10 as well as other WIKO products in our country, do visit WIKO Malaysia's official Facebook page or official website. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news and releases such as this.


WIKO Malaysia offers up to RM170 off and exciting free gifts during Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale

WIKO Malaysia today announced that it is offering consumers in our country deals on all WIKO products of up to RM170 off and exciting free gifts during the Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale. These include deals for the WIKO 10, WIKO T50 and WIKO T10 smartphones, as well as for the WIKO Buds 10 earbuds.

All of the aforementioned smartphones will have a special discounted price during the 12.12 promotion and their own special free gifts. When purchasing the WIKO 10 and WIKO T50, users are entitled to get the WIKO Buds 10 (RRP: RM129) for free, while those that purchase the WIKO T10 will get a Phone Casing + Headphones for free.

On top of that, consumers can also get a final rebate when purchasing the WIKO products by using Shopee 10 per cent discount during checkout. To secure the purchase with the final rebate pricing, make sure to claim and use the voucher found here when proceeding to check out the device.

Accordingly, here is the full list of promotions for WIKO products on the WIKO Official Shopee Store during Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale:

For more information, do visit WIKO Malaysia’s official Facebook page and official website. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and deals such as this.