The new Apple iPad Pro has a security feature that you might not be aware of

Do you still remember the 2020 version of iPad Pro that has been launched by Apple during MCO earlier? We hope you do. It turns out that the new iPads actually feature new security technology that no iPad has ever had in history. The new iPad Pro is said to be able to disconnect microphones in hardware when it’s covered by a case.

This technology has long appeared on 2018 MacBooks that came with a T2 security chip. The security chip helps in disconnecting the microphone when the lid of the laptop is shut. Apple is a company that respects privacy and we can see that value from many advertisements of their products. Therefore, bringing the feature to the newly-launched iPad Pro would let users use their iPads without worrying about being eavesdropped by third-parties.

Other than that, the automatic microphone disconnect feature only works with cases that are labelled as MFI (Made For iPad). When the iPad has been slammed shut with the case, the software will be stopped to continue using the microphone as it has been disconnected in hardware. If you’re wondering will the microphone be turned on again with root and kernel privileges, the answer is no. Last but not least, Apple has also confirmed that the feature will be available for all the iPads in the future.

Let us know what you think about this feature from the new iPad Pro on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool tech news.


The new Apple iPhone 11 series, Apple Watch, iOS 13 will be unveiled on 10 September 2019

Previously, we wrote that the next Apple Event could be held on 10 September and it turns out to be true. The company has officially announced their annual event on the said date which is a Tuesday at 10 AM at the Steve Jobs Theater, Apple Park Campus in Cupertino, California.

Under the theme "By Innovation Only", the things we can look forward to is obviously the 2019 iPhone lineup. Just like last year, there should be three iPhones called as the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. As the rumours go, the design for the pro variants will be more or less the same (again) but this time with a rather ugly triple rear camera design that should comprise of a main sensor, ultra-wide lens and a telephoto lens. Only the vanilla iPhone 11 will still use a dual rear camera module.

Speaking of the vanilla variant, the iPhone 11 sports a 6.1-inch LCD whereas the other two are using 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED display along with a new body matte finish, which is said to have better durability to falling and liquid. Reports are also saying the wide notch will remain the same, though, but with an improved Face ID. Other rumoured features include a bigger battery pack with reverse wireless charging technology (probably only the pro variants) and a new A13 Bionic chipset.

Besides the iPhone 11 series, we can also expect to see a brand new Apple Watch, new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro products, as well as what's in store from iOS 13, watchOS 6, iPadOS, macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13, along with more information on Apple Arcade and Apple TV+.

Apple will be streaming its live event on its website and that's 1 AM on Wednesday. We will be staying up to catch it live since they "bojio" us so stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


The new Digital Communications Minister's first focus is to tackle online scams

With the new cabinet assembled by our Prime Minister Anwar, Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil was appointed as the new Minister of Digital Communications of Malaysia. During a short interview, he said the first priority is to tackle the issue of online scams.

Besides online scams, the ministry will also pay attention to fake job offers overseas, leaked data protection, as well as fake news and misinformation spread across social media. For his first month in the office, Fahmi will spend time to know and understand "different agencies, major policies and current issues facing this sector".

Over the past few months, scammers have been getting smarter in tricking Malaysians to give their personal details. This includes the recent fake RM500 giveaway via Touch 'n Go eWallet, fake websites sent in SMSes, receiving Bitcoin notifications from an app, and many more. Banks were even ordered to migrate from OTPs to more secure authentication, as online scam cases have increased higher each year.

We can only wait and see what can the new government does to serve the rakyat. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The new Dyson V15 Detect vacuum cleaner uses lasers to show you the dirt

Electrical home appliances are getting more and more advanced nowadays and this new Dyson vacuum cleaner is one of them. The new Dyson V15 Detect is the company's new flagship cordless handstick vacuum that uses a laser dust-detecting system to get rid of the dirt and dust on your floor.

The Dyson V15 Detect's laser diodes that are mounted at an angle of 1.5º and 7.2mm off the ground cast an eye-safe, short green beam of light in front of the cleaning head. With them, the vacuum cleaner not only shows where you're vacuuming but also shows what you're vacuuming. It also comes with Slim Fluffy, which is an upgraded Fluffy cleaning head, that is designed for hard floors.

Furthermore, the vacuum cleaner also features an acoustic piezo sensor to detect the sounds and vibrations of particles. It can help the appliance to monitor the size and quantity of dust and will then display on the built-in LCD monitor to give you a clear look at what it's sucking in.

Besides those advanced technologies, the V15 Detect also ships with a small conical brush that is designed specifically to clean hair and fur from upholstered surfaces. The engineers claimed that the small-sized tools included come with an anti-tangle feature that can avoid the hair strands being caught in the brush. For the price, this new vacuum cleaner is being sold at 700 USD (~RM2,899). Its local availability is still unknown at the moment but we will let you know as soon as possible if we receive any updates.

Let us know what you think about Dyson's new product on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech gadget launches.


The new HONOR X line smartphone live pictures has been leaked and will be debuting in Russia soon!

HONOR has been under the pressure of the US sanctions since its HUAWEI’s sub-brand and there is a possible sale of the company with rumors spreading around on it. However, we're not going to discuss further on that but on their upcoming new smartphone. We got a leak and some live pictures of a new smartphone that will be debut as part of the HONOR X line with the codename Dingdang.According to the leaks, the new smartphone comes with model number DNN-LX9 with sleek reflective silver color and a rectangular camera housing on the rear. On the side, we can clearly see the power button which also acts as a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, the volume rocker, 3.5mm headphone jack, and also a USB Type-C port on the bottom.

The bottom firing speakers, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack

While there are no pictures showing the display, we are expecting it to be having a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a punch-hole selfie camera on the font. As for the cameras, it may sport with a 48MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide angle lens, 2MP Macro lens, and 2MP Portrait sensor. In fact, HONOR confirms it will have a 5000mAh battery with an NFC module.

Either way, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release date on it, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But what we do know is that Russia will be the first country to be released on. Stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


The new MacPro is customisable and will start selling in December starting from RM20778!

Apple continues to surprise its fans after unveiling the new 16-inch and 13-inch MacBook Pro today.  According to Bloomberg, the company announced the redesigned Mac Pro that is Made in-the-USA will start selling next month!

The MacPro can be customized according to its users’ preference which it can support up to 8TB of SSD storage space and also handle up to six 8K streams in Final Cut Pro with a higher price tag. But if you’re in a tight budget and needed a Mac Pro for your workflow, it does come with a basic model which sports an 8-core 3.5GHz Intel Xeon Processor, Radeon Pro 580 GPU, 32GB RAM and a 256GB of SSD storage capacity.

Also, the Pro Display XDR will also be released alongside the Mac Pro in December at the priced of $4,999(~RM20778) onwards for the ‘nano-texture” matte coating version. If you need a stand and a VESA mount, it will cost you an additional $999(~RM4152) and $199(~RM827) respectively.

With that said, will you be upgrading your desktop into the all-new MacPro? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


The new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro is arriving in Malaysia next week starting from RM1349

Back in March, Apple announced their latest iPad Pro silently and it was finally launched in Malaysia a few days ago starting from RM3499. Knowing Apple, the Magic Keyboard for the new iPad Pro won't be included and it's sold separately alongside the Apple Pencil. Despite that, the price tag for the keyboard has been revealed just hours after the new iPhone SE announcement, which starts from RM1349.

Depending on your new iPad Pro size, the 11-inch variant is the one with the starting price tag. If your tablet is the bigger one (12.9-inch), then the Magic Keyboard will cost RM1549 (yikes). Anyway, Malaysians may add the accessory to the "bag" and order it. The keyboard will be commercially available next week (from 19 April onwards, we assume) as according to the official announcement. Meanwhile, there is also a new Smart Keyboard Folio for RM769 which provides a full-sized keyboard alongside a back and front protection.

To refresh your memory, should you purchase the new iPad Pro, the tablet will come bundled together with Apple TV+ and you can watch it for 1-year free-of-charge. After the free trial, it will be RM19.90/month and it's One subscription per Family Sharing group. The offer is valid for three months after eligible device activation and the plan is automatically renewed until cancelled.

To learn more about the new Magic Keyboard, you can visit the website here. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


The new OPPO A5 2020 comes with a 5000mAh battery and quad camera setup coming to Malaysia on 18 September 2019?

As the hype goes on for the introduction of the new A-series by OPPO Malaysia, apparently OPPO has a new smartphone tagged along with the coming OPPO A9 2020 which is the OPPO A5 2020 that is listed on their official site. While it offers a similar design to the OPPO A9 2020, tech specs and features including the same 6.5-inch 1600 X 720 resolution waterdrop sunlight screen display and a 3D ergonomic back.

It comes with the Snapdragon 665 chipset along with two variants of 3GB RAM and 64GB or 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage space with a 5000mAh battery capacity which supports reverse charging. There’s also a triple card slot dedicated for you to expand the storage as well.

As for the camera setup on the OPPO A5 2020, it sports a 12MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide angle camera, an additional 2MP sensors with a fingerprint scanner on the rear and an 8MP selfie camera.

There’s still no information on its availability and releasing date in Malaysia but perhaps it will be launching together with the OPPO A9 2020 on 18th September with Malaysian Actress and Singer Ayda Jebat introducing the phones on stage? Until then, stay tuned for more OPPO news at Technave.com.


The new OPPO A54s seems to be an upgrade for the OPPO A54

OPPO has always been known as a fast pace smartphone manufacturer and the company will be launching a few new devices each year. Today, a render leak from Gizpie shows us the upcoming OPPO A54s is quite a similar resemblance to the OPPO A16.

The OPPO A54s is assumed to be an upgrade to the A54, so according to the leak, it has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie camera. As for the rear cameras, it has now improved to sport a 50MP main camera from the previous 13MP camera on the OPPO A54. Besides the main, it will have a 2MP macro camera.

Under the hood, it will be equipped with the MediaTek Helio G35 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It will come with Android 11 out of the box together with ColorOS 11. There are 2 color variants to choose from, Pear Blue and Crystal White.

As of now, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release dates for the OPPO A54s yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But we are expecting to get more announcements soon. Do stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


The new OPPO Ace with 65W SuperVOOC Fast Charge and 90Hz Display will be unveiled on 10 October!

OPPO will have a new flagship line this year which will be named as the new OPPO Ace. It will be launching on 10 October in China according to the OPPO official Weibo post, so here are the tech specs we got so far.

The device is confirmed to be equipped with the Snapdragon 855 plus chipset, up to 12GB of RAM and a 90Hz refresh rate display. Besides, the device will also have a 65W SuperVOOC fast charge technology along with a 4000mAh battery capacity that can be fully charged within 30 minutes.

According to the image, it is shown that it will have a waterdrop notch similar to the original OPPO Reno and an in-display fingerprint scanner. In addition, It is expected to come with a rear quad-camera setup comprising a 48MP primary camera, an ultrawide lens, a telephoto lens along with a monochrome sensor. It may also come with the 6.5-inch Super AMOLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution.

Do take the other tech specs information with a pinch of salt, as we do not have the Malaysia release dates and local pricing on the device yet. But what do you think about this phone? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


5.1-inch Samsung Galaxy S5 officially announced, water proof + Finger Scanner + heart rate sensor

Samsung has finally revealed the Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone and as expected, it is a mix of relatively unchanged design and new features. While many have been hoping for a metal Galaxy S5, this unfortunately did not come true as the overall plastic build and shape are more or less the same. That being said, there are still some small design changes such as the perforated back cover and some new colours like Electric Blue and Copper Gold. Most of the changes in the Samsung Galaxy S5 come in the form of tech specs and features which are listed below:

Unlike previous Galaxy S reveals, this Samsung Unpacked event was rather low-key, however the features above are fairly interesting. In short they mean that the Samsung Galaxy S5 has a bigger Full HD screen (no 2K or 4K resolution), is water proof, has a fingerprint sensor, a 16MP rear camera with OIS-like video stabilizaion and a built-in heart-rate sensor. It offers the latest connectivity options like LTE Cat.4 and Wifi 802.11 ac with dual MIMO antennas. In terms of size and weight, the Galaxy S5 is heavier, thicker and larger than the Galaxy S4, but this is probably due to the water proofing and built-in fingerprint scanner. While the Qualcomm processor, chipset and graphics are the same, they have been overclocked somewhat. Details on Malaysia release dates or pricing are not specific but you should be able to expect it on or after 11 April 2014 at about $600 (RM1969) or more.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Samsung Gear Fit


Apple conducts study to find out if the Apple Watch can detect early signs of COVID-19

After seeing the news of someone developing sensors to detect the COVID-19 virus, we have a new one today saying that Apple is researching to find out if the Apple Watch could notice someone has contracted the virus. Comparing these two methods, it is no doubt that the one using a sensor is more advanced and will not have to wait until a person is sick. As the sensor will not be available at the moment, it is still nice to know that the current tech product can provide help to users during the pandemic.

According to the source, Apple is collaborating with the Seattle Flu Study and the University of Washington to determine if the Apple Watch can predict respiratory illnesses. The study is currently recruiting people in the greater Seattle area. It is said that the participants will be required to wear an Apple Watch provided by the study at all times.

The study will use data collected from the Apple Watch Series 6's blood oxygen sensor and heart rate monitor to determine the pattern which serves as early signals of respiratory conditions including COVID-19. Besides this, Apple has also announced two other studies that will focus on asthma and heart failure.

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


The new Polishing Cloth by Apple is apparently sold out until the end of November

Shortly after announcing the latest MacBook Pro, AirPods 3 and a HomePod mini, Apple also added a new Polishing Cloth accessory on its website. In case you missed it, this piece of cloth cost RM99 and it has been sold out in the West.

So what's so special about this Polishing Cloth? To recap the news, it is made from a soft, non-abrasive material that is meant for wiping Apple displays particularly the Pro Display XDR. On top of that, it's also suitable for other mini-LED displays from the iPhones, iPads, MacBook Pros and iMacs. According to sources, customers in the West will have to wait until 18 - 24 of November 2021 for restocking.

Just some more extra information, Apple's support document on the Polishing Cloth said it's best to use it with minimal wiping. If deep cleaning is needed, the company recommends 70% of isopropyl alcohol solution. It can also be hand washed with dish soap and water.

At least Malaysians are still sane for not rushing to buy the Polishing Cloth (#touchwood). That's all about this short news, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The new RedmiBook will be launching on 26 May with 16.1-inch 100% sRGB wide color gamut display!

The notebook market is growing rapidly in the market as we’ve seen how smartphone companies like HUAWEI and HONOR started launching their laptop series recently. Today, we found out an official poster on the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi’s Weibo post confirms the release of a new RedmiBook in their coming launch event.According to the posters, the new RedmiBook will sport a 16.1-inch ultra-thin bezel of 3.26mm with 90% screen to screen body ratio and 100% sRGB wide color gamut display that allows it to be fitted onto the 15-inch body frame. It is expected to be equipped with either the AMD Ryzen R5 4500U or the AMD Ryzen R7 4700U processors together with a 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD.

RedmiBook posters showing the display details

The RedmiBook 13/ 14S/ 16 is reported to open for pre-order and shows that it will be available for sale at 13:59 on May 26th. However, there’s still no official confirmation on the other tech specs and Malaysia releasing dates, so do take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more upcoming updates on TechNave.com!


The new Samsung Galaxy "Beans" may be called as the Galaxy BudsX instead

Do you remember the rumoured Samsung Galaxy "Beans" image renders that appeared in early April? Looks like the news is back again with some interesting changes. According to @_the_tech_guy, he found a new trademark application by Samsung filing for the name Galaxy BudsX.

The trademark application was not only found in India but as well as in the UK and Europe. With this, the Galaxy BudsX could very well be the new Samsung Galaxy "Beans" that we saw and it's definitely a better name. In terms of tech specs and features, there is no information but if we had to guess, it would probably be more or less the same with the Galaxy Buds+ with noise active cancellation and customizable sound preference

#Samsung files trademark for Galaxy BudsX in India pic.twitter.com/oA9KPjUGXh

Since the trademark applications have been filed, we think we will be seeing more news about this in the next coming weeks. Rumours have it that the Galaxy BudsX should be released together with the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 series at the 3rd quarter of the year. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE received NTBC certification, is it launching soon?

Here, we found that the new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) with the model number SM-G780G is coming soon because it appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance and Thailand's NBTC. The previous Galaxy S20 FE comes in two variants which are the LTE variant (SM-G780F) and 5G variant (SM-G781B).

According to sources, the device could support 4G connectivity and it will be available in single and dual-SIM capabilities. Besides that, this device might also run the Android 11 out of the box. As for the existing Galaxy S20 FE users, they have received the update to run the One UI 3.1 based on Android 11.

However, due to Samsung's software update policy, the upcoming smartphone can update their device up to Android 14 while last year's device will only be available to update until Android 13. On top of that, there's also news that mentioned the company is currently working on the Galaxy S21 FE. We think that the company might want to introduce more options to the existing and new users to join the family.

These are just leaks, why not just take them with a pinch of salt and don't be serious about it. Let us just sit back, relax, and wait for the official announcement. What tech specs do you wish the company to sport in this device? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


The new SmartReply system will auto generate replies for YouTube creators!

Good news to all the YouTube creators who struggle to reply to comments on your channels. Google has just announced the new SmartReply system on Youtube which will generate suggested replies for users based on what comments they get on their comment section.

According to the source, the SmartReply for YouTube is much more complex that uses a single cross-lingual model for all supported languages which includes emojis, ASCII art, and language switching. Unlike all the formal sentences in emails, YouTube comments are having more inconsistent usage of punctuation, abbreviated words slang, and heavy utilization of emoji.

This is how the SmartReply system generates comments

For example, YouTube’s SmartReply will auto-suggest a heart emoji in response to the comments with a heart emoji or if someone commented with a negative comment, SmartReply will auto-suggest a helpful reply. Furthermore, it will also translate and generate replies in different languages. Currently, the new update for SmartReply only focused on English and Spanish languages but Google is planning to add more languages to the AI Algorithm in the future.

So with the new SmartReply feature on Youtube, it will help YouTube creators speed up the replying time and with better replies. Let us know what do you think about the new SmartReply for YouTube at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com!


The new Xiaomi CIVI confirmed to be a China-only device

The Xiaomi CIVI, which the company dubbed the most visually appealing Xiaomi smartphone, arrived a few days ago. It also came with above-average tech specs such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and 55W fast charging. However, it's reported that the device will only be available in China, which might be news that saddens the global fans.

According to Android Authority, Xiaomi has informed that the CIVI will remain a "Mainland China-only device." It looks like the company has no plans to launch the device in other regions, even in India. Furthermore, GSMArena also claims that there's no point getting the device imported as it might struggle with running Google Mobile Services (GMS).

However, it's not like there will be no chance at all for the device to make it to the global stage. If you know Xiaomi, the company likes introducing different versions of a particular smartphone for various regions. Therefore, a rebranded version of the Xiaomi CIVI might be on the way, so who knows?

Do you wish to see rebranded Xiaomi CIVI for the global market? Leave a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


The new and improved Steam mobile app is now available for download on Android and iOS

Previously, we reported that Valve is updating the Steam Mobile app with a revamped design and new features. After being in beta for some two months, the update is now live on the full version of the app on iOS and Android.

Rebuilt on a new framework, among the most noteworthy new features include QR code sign-in, smarter notifications, an improved Library and multi-account support. In fact, it is now easier to sign on to Steam as you no longer need to enter a Steam Guard code.

Speaking of logins, the updated app also displays a list of authorised devices for your Steam account. You can sign out of Steam on any device remotely through the app.

Besides that, Steam users can view their entire game library on the app in a grid-like format, showing game covers and titles that can be sorted through the included filters. Furthermore, you can also remotely update and download games on your PC via the app which is super convenient.

So, what do you guys think of the revamped Steam mobile app? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


The new colour on Nintendo Switch Lite was Pantone's Colour of the Year 2019

Launching new colour variants of a device can be as exciting as launching a whole new device, or maybe a little bit less exciting? After a few months from the release date of the Nintendo Switch Lite, the compact gaming device will now get a new colour upgrade, and the option has been named ‘Coral’.

The colour scheme could possibly be inspired by Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2019, which sounds reasonable to bring a trending colour to an already popular device. There are also people saying that the colour was actually inspired by the cherry blossom season, and it sounds equally cool as well. Other than Nintendo Switch Lite, we have also seen this colour ‘Coral’ being used on the Apple iPhone XR.

Earlier, we have already seen a new Animal Crossing version of Nintendo Switch being all cute and hyping the Internet. Now, we are glad that the Switch Lite gets a makeover too, and its productions didn’t get delayed like some of the Nintendo products as well due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

The new colour Nintendo Switch Lite can be pre-ordered starting from 7th of March and ships out on 20th of March in Japan. Let us know what you think about this new colour of Nintendo Switch Lite on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more viral tech news.


The new generation of realme Buds Air 2 Neo will be launching on 7 April!

The realme Buds Air was a hit back in 2020 when it first launched followed up by the realme Buds Air Neo. Recently, the company launched the realme Buds Air 2 and today we got the news that realme Pakistan has officially announced the cheaper version of it, the realme Buds Air 2 Neo will be launching on 7 April.

According to the source, the design for the realme Buds Air 2 Neo will be coming in with white color theme and we are also expecting a grey and a black option. By looking at the design, it pretty much looks alike with the realme Buds Q with a rounded case that features a button for pairing.

It will be using a 10mm Dynamic Bass Boost driver that comes with Active Noise Cancellation feature. As for the battery, realme officially claimed it can last for 28 Hours of total playback time on the battery life. Although it is set to be an affordable wireless earbud, it’s design this time has a twist with a glossy reflective material on the earpiece which doesn’t look cheap.

However, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release dates for the realme Buds Air 2 Neo in Malaysia, so do take this with a pinch of salt. Stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


The new high-end 64MP OmniVision OV64A image sensor comes with 1.0µm pixel size

When it comes to comparing smartphones' cameras, are you still looking solely at the megapixels? If you are, you might have missed some of the best smartphone cameras with low megapixels that are actually better than those with high ones. 108MP sensor sounds good, but OmniVision's new 64MP sensor is designed to outperform that with a larger pixel size.

The new OmniVision OV64A image sensor is said to be a breakthrough as the component manufacturer is able to fit 64MP resolution into a large 1/1.32-inch image sensor with a 1.0µm pixel size. Compared to Samsung's ISOCELL HM1 108MP image sensor that spans 1/1.33-inches, the OV64A still wins as it comes with lower megapixels that allow more light to be absorbed.

The new OV64A sensor is claimed to be 60% more sensitive to light compared to its older 64MP sensor with 0.8µm pixels. Quad Bayer pixel-binning can take the pixel size to 2.0µm for 16MP resultant images. Other than that, it also allows shooting of up to 4K videos at the same level of binning for much better low-light performance as well as lossless digital cropping.

The OV64A sensor supports 2- and 3-exposure staggered HDR timing options, offering more flexibility to OEMs. There's also the PureCel Plus-S stack that enables on-chip 3-exposure and tone-mapping on the chip. It will be faster than offloading the processing to the phone’s chipset. The sensor is now available to smartphone companies and the mass production is expected to begin later this year.

Let us know what you think of this new OmniVision camera sensor on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech news.


Apple confirms device activation bug on iOS 16 that's affecting the iPhone 14 series out of the box

Most of the Apple iPhone 14 models are available for pre-order in Malaysia starting today but as it is right now, owners of the new iPhones may have a problem activating their devices through WiFi. This is due to an iOS 16 bug impacting new device activation that is currently “under investigation” by Apple.

MacRumors who have seen a memo by Apple shared that the bug impacts device activations on open WiFi networks for those running iOS 16, meaning that it affects the iPhone 14 lineup right out of the box. Apple further elaborated in the memo that there are no current official fixes and that support staff should "not create a repair case for the issue."

However, Apple did find a way to circumvent the issue, for now, which is by asking customers to select “Connect to Mac or to a PC with iTunes” in the initial iOS onboarding process when prompted to connect to a WiFi network. Afterwards, users can return to the previous screen and try again to activate their devices via WiFi until it successfully goes through.

Of course, this is not ideal and rather cumbersome, especially considering that many regular users don’t actually own a Mac or PC nowadays. Besides, this is not something one expects from a device of the iPhone 14 series’ price range.

The issue is seemingly fixed with iOS 16.0.1 update, though consumers can’t really update their devices if they can’t even activate their iPhones in the first place. The only to do so is as mentioned above, which is to connect to a Mac or PC with iTunes installed to update to iOS 16.0.1. Furthermore, in a support document, Apple tells new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro customers that "iMessage and FaceTime might not complete activation" until they've updated their new iPhones to iOS 16.0.1.

So, what do you guys think of this bug affecting new iPhones running iOS 16? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


The new iOS 14 features coming to your iPhone sounds familiar to Android users!

Apple made a bunch of announcements at its annual WWDC 2020, as previously reported, there weren't any new hardware announced but they did showcase big software updates that are coming soon. This includes the new iOS 14 with a redesigned iPhone home screen and new widgets, alongside the iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, macOS Big Sur, and the new updates for tvOS. While the new features are a nice welcome, Android users already have some of them but anyway, let's take a look.

First, widgets are a common feature on Android phones but Apple's version is a bit different and tidier. The new widgets can be presented in different sizes on any Home Screen page and with the use of Smart Stack, users can use this to make the page look neat based on time, location, activities. To add on, users can further customize group apps for work, travel, sports, entertainment and others. This can be found at the new App Library, which is a new space that can also automatically organize all the apps in an easy-to-navigate view.

(L-R), Picture-in-Picture, compact calling notification, and App Library

Similarly to the iPadOS 14, iOS 14 will also make incoming FaceTime, phone calls, and Siri interactions look better with an all-new compact design. You may be familiar with Picture-in-Picture which Android has, but yeah that's basically what it is and definitely convenient for users to multitask better with another app. To add on some more similarities, users can now pin conversations on top with new Memoji replies, a new Cycling direction option on Apple Maps, and enhanced privacy control.

There is one feature that Android doesn't really have though (correct me if I'm wrong) and that's Apple's new App Clips. App Clips was designed for users to discover and do a specific task that is associated with a particular product or business, like buying a coffee or renting something via NFC or QR codes on a website or message. There are another bunch of minor features mentioned during the conference, so just check them out below:

Apple Developer Program members are now testing out the new iOS 14 and the public beta version will be coming soon to iOS users in July 2020 at beta.apple.com. The iPhones that are eligible for this update are the iPhone 6s series, iPhone SE (1st and 2nd gen), iPhone 7 series, iPhone 8 series, iPhone X and Xr, iPhone Xs series, iPhone 11 series and the iPod touch (7th gen).

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The new iPhone 12 might not come with the wired headphones and 5W charger in the package!

Apple has just announced the new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro along with the new iOS 14 last week. Today, a well-known analyst Guo MingHao suggests that Apple will cancel the charger to reduce the costs for the new iPhone 12 and also iPhone SE.According to the analyst, the cost of the materials on the iPhone 12 has increased significantly due to the support of 5G but the company wishes to maintain a similar selling price of the iPhone 12 with the iPhone 11. Initially, Guo MingHao predicted to cancel off the headset but it seems like the headset won’t seal the cost so he is expecting to see all iPhone 12 to pack without the charger as well.

Apple's coming 20W Charger spotted on Twitter

In fact, there will be a new 20W charger coming in very soon which we spotted on twitter last week. Guo Ming Hao expected it to be mass-produced that becomes an optional accessory for iPhone users. The analyst also said that no wireless charging board will be included in the package as well as Apple wants the shipment of the wireless charging accessories to grow. Furthermore, he also predicted these changes might be followed by Android phones in the near future as well.Either way, there is still no official confirmation on what will be coming in the iPhone 12 package yet so do take this with a pinch of salt. But will the lack of accessories stop you from buying the iPhone 12? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


The new iPhone SE will have an increased 4GB of RAM only

One of the highlights this week was the Apple Event whereby the 3rd-gen iPhone SE was announced. As usual, Apple is notoriously known for not announcing the RAM figure and would usually have to wait until we or someone else discover it.

Well, thankfully, someone else did indeed and it was from a developer named Moritz Sternemann. According to MacRumors, they have confirmed that the new iPhone SE will have 4GB of RAM. In comparison with the predecessor, it was only using 3GB of RAM. Sternemann found the information from the Xcode 13.3 Release Candidate that was released by Apple.

How reliable is Xcode, you know? Well, let's just say that it has been accurate in revealing the RAM capacity in several iPhones and iPads as well, so there should be no doubt. Also, we aren't really surprised because Apple has only recently moved into 4GB. The extra 1GB RAM add-on should benefit the iPhone SE's photo and video editing apps as well as more apps to remain active in the background.

To recap, the iPhone SE features the same A15 Bionic chipset from the iPhone 13 series, alongside 64GB, 128GB and 256GB of storage. It still has the same 4.7-inch Retina Display, Touch ID home button, a single 12MP rear camera and can now connect to a 5G service.

The starting price from the lowest to the highest variant starts from RM2099, followed by RM2299 and RM2799. The pre-order for the Malaysian market will begin on 18 March 2022 and will launch on 25 March 2022, nationwide. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The new vivo X30 with Samsung Exynos 980 5G chipset will be released in December

Samsung and vivo announced a collaboration at a press conference in China recently. This time, vivo decided to use a Samsung Exynos chipset to be placed in their new device which is named vivo X30. The Exynos chipset is the first chipset that is integrated with a 5G modem made by Samsung. The device is said to be coming soon in December.

The Exynos 980 SoC chipset was first announced in early September. It is built on the 8nm FinFET process which consists of two Cortex-A77 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores running at 1.8GHz. The chipset is armed with Mali-G76 MP5 GPU that will offer 3D processing capabilities and immersive gaming experience.

vivo didn’t share much on the specifications of the X30. However, there are rumors that the device will come with a 6.5" AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It will be running up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

The X30 also packs a 4500 mAh battery that supports either 22.5W or 30W fast charging. It will have a quad-camera setup (64MP+13MP+8MP+2MP) at the back and a selfie camera with 32MP on the front.

Rumor has it, vivo will also launch a Pro variant of the X30. It sports a 6.89” 90Hz AMOLED screen, has up to 12GB RAM onboard, and packs a 4500 mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging. The device’s selfie camera will be the same as the standard one, but the quad-camera setup at the back will be different using a mix of 60MP, 12MP, and two 13MP cameras.

These two new devices will be released soon and we can’t wait to check them out! Stay tuned for more news on TechNave.com.


The newly added 63 quarantine stations for Covid-19 involves several 5-Star Hotels!

Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced the newly added quarantine stations for all suspected Malaysian and foreign visitors. A few prominent five-star hotels were also designated as quarantine stations for Covid-19 out of the 63 new gazetted sites by the federal government yesterday.The few five-star quarantines stations are the Palace of the Golden Horses in Seri Kembangan, Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Kuala Lumpur and Dorsett Grand Subang in Subang Jaya. However, those who are in a five-star hotel quarantine station will not get any services including housekeeping or get to choose which room to stay from during the quarantine period.

The complete list of all the latest 63 sites gazetted as quarantine zones for Covid-19

Malaysia has now a total of 551 gazetted quarantine stations for Covid-19 after the announcement of the additional 63 stations to accommodate around 40,000 people involving all Malaysians and visitors who are returning from overseas as Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the enforcement of compulsory 14-day quarantine order for those who enter the country.

With that said, there is a total of 3,662 positive Covid-19 cases in Malaysia. So do continue to follow the strict rules of the movement control orders(MCO) to stay home and keep your hygiene well taken care of. Stay tuned for more local news updates on TechNave.com!


The next 2019 Samsung and Huawei flagships may go up to 12GB of RAM

12GB of RAM? Seems a bit overkill but that is already happening and in the future, 10GB of RAM on smartphones will look like a thing in the past. According to the GF Securities, they think the next flagships of 2019, particularly the Samsung Galaxy 10X series and the Huawei P30 series will go up to 12GB of RAM.

Is this graph legit? Well, according to the source - that's a yes. GF Securities has the same credibility level as TF Securities (the notorious Apple leakster, Ming-Chi Kuo works there) when it comes to rumours and they have been getting some attention from Jeff Pu, a supply chain read of Apple's.

In addition to the chart, they also think that there will be four models releasing in the first quarter of 2019, namely the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, Galaxy S10 X and Galaxy S10 X 5G, which come with a 5G connectivity function. If you've been reading Samsung rumours, the Galaxy S10 X is the one with a flexible display.

What do you think of having a 12GB RAM smartphone? Is it too much? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech rumours at Technave.com.


The next ASUS ROG Phone will be called the ROG Phone 5 instead

It seems that ASUS has recently confirmed on their official weibo account, stating that the next ASUS ROG Phone will be called the ROG Phone 5 instead of ROG Phone 4. This is likely due to the fact that 4 is considered an unlucky number in most Asian culture.

While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs, we won’t be surprised if the smartphone comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, and up to 16GB of RAM. However, do take that statement with a grain of salt, due to the fact that ASUS has yet to provide an official statement on the leaked info.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. What are your thoughts on the next device to be called the ROG Phone 5? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The next Apple Watch could have blood oxygen level detection

Adding more tracking capabilities to a smartwatch is the way to go and Apple knows this. It has been reported that coding for new features for the Apple Watch was found in iOS 14. Specifically, it will be health-centric and could be critical in the early detection of health issues.

According to 9to5Mac, a future Apple Watch could come with blood oxygen level detection. The codes for the feature were found in the unreleased iOS version 14, which suggests that Apple could already be working on a new smartwatch that can support it. When the watch user's bloody oxygen level drops below a certain level, a notification is supposed to be sent to alert the user.

Another tracking capability that Apple is looking to improve is the electrocardiogram (ECG) scanning. Currently, it has been noted that Apple Watch Series 4 and Watch Series 5 often show inaccurate ECG readings. The upgrade will be aimed at addressing this flaw. While Apple is currently working on the features, there's no guarantee that we will see them implemented. It's possible that having accurate blood oxygen and ECG reading could require the addition of bulky hardware.

But with that said, do you find such tracking capabilities important to have? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


The next Apple iPhone SE won't have a design change, but will use A15 chip

Between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 series, there's a high chance we would get an updated version of the iPhone SE. Past rumours have been hinting at a design change for the more "budget" version iPhone. However, things might not be going to happen as the latest source claims that the next iPhone SE will maintain the design.

Japanese Apple blog Macotakara reported that there will be no larger screen or side Touch ID button for the iPhone SE 2022. It means that the device will keep its 4.7-inch LCD with the large Touch ID button at the bottom. The claim is also similar to what reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted. Therefore, there might be no luck for the fans hoping for a design upgrade.

Bad news aside, the iPhone SE 2022 is said to feature the latest A15 Bionic chip and 5G connectivity, so it probably wouldn't be so bad even there's no design change. Other than that, we are sure that there will also be several rumours before the launch. We'll definitely get to find out more information about the device along the way.

Leave a comment to let us think what you think about the news, especially if you're one of the fans who demand a different look on the iPhone SE. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more iPhone reports.


The next Galaxy Unpacked will launch on 5 August + new S Pen information

So it's official, as predicted by @UniverseIce, the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 will be launching on 5 August 2020 and it will be a livestream event which you can watch on their official website at 10PM in Malaysia. But besides the official date and time, we also got ourselves some juicy first-hand information of what to expect about the Galaxy Note20 series. Read on below if you wanna know more!

According to our little anonymous bird, it seems that there won't be a plus variant at all like the Galaxy S20 series so that means it should be just the Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra. He suggested that the Snapdragon 865 is on board (but probably only for the US market) alongside a memory capacity of up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB storage. The camera seems to tally with the rumours as well which are the 108MP main sensor with a Space Zoom up to 50x only instead of 100x.

On top of that, Samsung will showcase the S Pen features during the livestream with some improvements. Our trusted source told us that it will have more functions than before, such as having better controls for presentations and shortcuts, as well as allowing the user to write down notes or drawing something on the Note20 series as if it's like a real pen/pencil. Moreover, we also just saw a Twitter post by @jimmyispromo that the S Pen can function as a "pointer" with a wide variety of colours.

S Pen can now act as a Pointer. Select your color and select icons on the screen, navigate around. Also can highlight an area. #Note20 #GalaxyNote20Ultra ps.. Subscribe to my channel for more pic.twitter.com/ZNaxR4lEpo

The next Galaxy Unpacked livestream will start at 10PM (Malaysia time) and you can register yourself at the link here to get first-hand information. Are you looking forward to it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


Apple confirms iPhone 14 Pro series’ horizontal lines display bug, promises fix in next iOS update

Previously, we reported that iPhone 14 Pro series users are experiencing flashing horizontal lines on their displays when booting up. Now, Apple has acknowledged the issue and promised that the bug would be fixed in the next iOS update.

As reported by MacRumors, Apple has released an internal memo clarifying that it is currently investigating the issue. Thankfully, the tech giant confirmed that the bug is not related to hardware but was due to a software bug.

The memo further asserted that “Apple is aware of the issue and a software update is coming soon that will resolve the issue”. Interestingly, the issue is only affecting the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max and not the vanilla variant of the iPhone 14 series.

So, what do you guys think of the whole situation? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


The next #GalaxyUnpacked is confirmed, livestream happening on 2 February in Malaysia

As previously reported, the next Samsung event is confirmed to be held on 1 February 2023. It will start at 10 AM (PST) / 1 PM (EST) in San Francisco, USA, so in Malaysia's timing, that will be 2 AM on 2 February 2023 via livestream.

Samsung Malaysia has also officially posted the news on its social media accounts. There is a link given for everyone to add the event to their calendar for the livestream. As usual, Samsung fans and interested customers can register their interest in the next Galaxy S23 series where they can redeem a RM200 e-voucher upon pre-order.

We are expecting to see the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra, as well as a new pair of Galaxy Buds. On top of that, the new Galaxy flagships should be equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. From our news yesterday, we should also expect to see a triple rear camera setup and two new colour schemes in green and purple.

Are you excited to watch the next #GalaxyUnpacked event? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The next HONOR smartphone could be called the HONOR HJC and HONOR HZA

Based on a statement by gizchina, it seems that two of HONOR’s upcoming smartphones may have been spotted on TENAA, hinting that it could be called the HONOR HJC and HONOR NZA. Unfortunately, there’s no information regarding the exact release date, tech specs, and pricing for now so you might want to check back with us on that in the near future.

As for the tech specs, the HONOR HJR comes equipped with a Dimensity 800U chipset, 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB ROM, 6.53-inch display, as well as a 3800mAh internal battery which supports up to 66W fast charging. As for the camera, it has a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

The HONOR NZA, on the other hand, comes equipped with a 5G capable chipset, 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 6.6-inch display, and a 5000mAh internal battery. There’s no information on the camera spec of this device, unfortunately.

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

What are your thoughts on both the HONOR smartphones? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The next OPPO flagship will be one of the firsts to use the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset

Today, OPPO took to the stage today at the Snapdragon Summit 2022 to announce users can experience a fully optimised hardware-based ray tracing feature on the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform when it releases. As expected, its next Find X flagship smartphone will be one of the first to be powered by the new chipset.

In an ongoing collaboration between OPPO and Qualcomm, we can expect some ray-tracing graphics for future OPPO mobile devices. The two companies have been collaborating since the early phases of the next-gen driver development. Besides that, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset should also deliver a leap in video streaming and 5G connectivity experiences for mobile users worldwide.

It was only yesterday when OPPO showed off a ray tracing demo on a mobile game called Camp Guard. Running on a device powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, multiple ray tracing effects turned on and it allowed the mobile game to run steadily at 60FPS with life-like shadows and reflections. You can read about it in our news coverage right here.

If we look back at early this year, OPPO may release its next Find X flagship early next year too around February or so. Until then, it will be one of the earliest devices to feature the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The next Samsung Galaxy Buds might ditch the bean-shaped design

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live had received much attention when it was first rumoured to sport a bean-shaped design. After hitting the market, the pair has received surprising reviews as they fit quite well in most of the users' ears despite having a weird shape. However, it looks like Samsung might not into bringing the design to the next Galaxy true wireless earbuds according to a new leak.

SamMobile has reported that the next Galaxy Buds (rumoured to be called Galaxy Buds Beyond) will be looking more like the previous Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds Plus. This time, the pair could sport the regular in-ear design rather than the concha-fitting shell of the Galaxy Buds Live. The next-gen Galaxy Buds is expected to debut alongside the upcoming Galaxy S21 series.

Other than the design, it is mentioned earlier that the new Galaxy Buds will get features like an improved Ambient Mode and Active Noise Cancellation. Let's wait until January to find out more about what Samsung has for us as it's just one month to go.

Let us know if you prefer the bean-shaped or normal Galaxy Buds on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech leaks.


The next Samsung Galaxy S series will be called S20 and it has a leaked specs sheet

As the date of Samsung Unpacked 2020 gets even closer, the speculations of the next Galaxy S series have become more and more exciting. At this point, you might have known that the Galaxy S10’s successor will not be called S11, it will be called S20 instead to signify a new start for the series. Other than that, Phone Arena has also collected all the rumours and put them into a tech specs sheet that looks promising. Let’s have a glimpse of what powerful features the S20 series is going to bring us!

It is said that the new Galaxy S series is named as S20 to represent the year of 2020, and it may be called S21 in 2021 and so on. As for the specs, all of the devices will feature either a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 or Samsung’s Exynos 990 chipset. Earlier, we’ve heard rumours that Samsung is not going to use Exynos chipset for the Galaxy S series anymore, but somehow it still appeared in the sheet.

The sheet also suggests that the S20 Ultra will be the only device from the series to have a 48MP periscope camera, which will allow up to 100x "Space Zoom" hybrid optical/digital magnification. For the main 108MP camera, tipster IceUniverse has another saying. The famous leaker revealed that the new Galaxy S smartphones will come with a 12MP 1.8μm main camera sensor instead, compared to Note 10’s 1.4μm sensor which appears to be less powerful.

True or not, we will get all the questions answered by Samsung on 11th February 2020. Let us know what you think about the upcoming Galaxy S20 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event date got leaked and may appear in early February

As per tradition, Samsung would always release a new Galaxy S series in the first quarter of every year. But since we are almost in the middle of January, it's a bit odd that there's no official news about the next Unpacked 2022 and word has it that the Exynos 2200 chipset reveal got pushed back as well.

Previously, the initial release date leak was the 8th of February 2022 as claimed by popular tipster Jon Prosser and the pre-order was allegedly to go live on the same day. However, Jon has revised the dates just a bit and now says the pre-order has shifted to 9 February 2022 and the "official" launching date is on 25 February 2022 instead of the initial 18 February 2022.

Here's something for Samsung fans.Galaxy S22 is pic.twitter.com/iRkddK3pML

That said, it seems that the Galaxy S22 series Unpacked 2022 could still be on 8 February 2022. The reason for the delay, according to Jon, was because of supply chain issues which we aren't surprised by. After all, the world has been experiencing that since the pandemic hit 2 years ago and there's the chipset shortage issue as well.

To add on, Jon's claims are backed up by a South Korean media outlet about the launching date. The media news also said Samsung is currently discussing when to send out the invitations and it may happen at the end of January. That said, the Galaxy S22 series Unpacked 2022 is very likely to be a virtual launch event since the pandemic is pretty much still around.

Are you excited about the next Galaxy Unpacked event? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The next entry-level iPad may finally get USB-C and 5G connectivity, powered by the A14 chip

Apple’s iPad series has got to be one the company’s most diverse lineup, catering for a host of consumer categories from casual user to professionals. The entry-level iPad has always been touted as the best bang-for-your-buck tablet and soon, it may get even better with the potential addition of a faster processor, a USB-C port and 5G connectivity.

Shared by 9to5Mac, an insider information alleged that the upcoming entry-level iPad will be getting its most significant upgrade yet. Finally on its 10th iteration, the iPad may finally ditch the lightning port for a USB Type-C port, hence making the ports consistent across all the iPad lineup.

The information further revealed that the upcoming vanilla iPad, codenamed J272 will also get 5G connectivity support for its cellular models. Furthermore, the chipset will also be updated with the A14 Bionic mobile chip which is an upgrade from the current A13 Bionic on the 9th-generation iPad.

To keep costs low, Apple will keep the design of the iPad exactly the same, which it has been for years now. However, the display is touted to get a slight upgrade to either a 10.5-inch or 10.9-inch retina LCD panel.

Do take this information with a grain of salt though as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Nevertheless, if they turned out to be true and the price point stays the same, then the 10th-generation iPad will definitely be one of the best value-for-money tablets in the market.

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


The next folding phone from Samsung will be called either Galaxy Bloom or Galaxy Z Flip

While we are expecting new designs of smartphones to come out in 2020, Samsung is planning to bring us back to the good old times by launching a clamshell-folding smartphone. Not long ago, Motorola also made a reboot version of its famous Razr flip phone and the reaction was good. Now, it seems like we can get another flip phone from Samsung as well, and it will be called either Samsung Galaxy Bloom or Galaxy Z Flip.

For the names, the next folding phone from Samsung was initially called the Galaxy Bloom. However, tipster IceUniverse has tweeted a post today saying the company will have it named Galaxy Z Flip instead. The internet has also made some comments saying the alphabet ‘Z’ is unnecessary as Galaxy Flip sounds just fine to them.

Galaxy Z Flip pic.twitter.com/WKA5mpICVE

To recap, we already know that the company will be launching the Galaxy S20 series and also a folding smartphone as well at Samsung Unpacked 2020. Other than that, we also found out that Samsung will not continue to use its problematic folding mechanism from the Galaxy Fold, and the company will have the next folding phone to be folded clamshell-style instead.

Now, what we can do is to wait for the Unpacked 2020 to happen on 11 February, while playing the game with Samsung for all the naming rumours. Let us know what you think about this on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


The next-gen Nintendo Switch might feature a processor made by Samsung and AMD

Although Nintendo Switch has been launched almost three years ago, the console is still a popular choice for gaming while everyone is staying home now. Not to mention with the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo Switch has reached the peak of selling out the consoles across regions, making the company raise production by 20 percent to counter the shortage. While Nintendo is busy with the production of the Nintendo Switch, there is still rumour coming up for the next generation console saying it will use a processor by Samsung and AMD.

The current Nintendo Switch is using the Nvidia Tegra X1 processor which is considered good enough when it comes to the gaming experience on the console. However, if compared to other gaming consoles, there are still some areas the Switch lacks. The Nintendo Switch 2 (not sure if it's the name) is rumored to support 1080p gameplay and will keep its famous hybrid design. If the company is really going to do what the rumour is saying, we think the upcoming Samsung Exynos 1000 processor would be a good choice to be featured in the console.

The news can be really exciting as it sounds like Nintendo is taking a new direction for its gaming products, but don't expect the next console to be launched soon as it was announced that there will be no new Switch console this year. Furthermore, the company is now working with the production of current Swich console, which means that there will be less chances for us to see the next Switch soon.

Let us know what you think about the rumour about the next Nintendo Swich console on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more viral tech news.


The next-gen iMac could come in five new colours this year

You have seen a few colourful iPhone models for the past few years, now get ready for possibly some new colourful iMac models that are coming this year. Well, that is according to leakster Jon Prosser. According to his sources, the next-gen iMac could come in Silver, Space Gray, Green, Sky Blue and Rose Gold.

Jon also shared an image render of the colourful iMacs from his video. It seems that the iMac may get a new look from the back, but we also have to keep in mind that these are just based on rumours so the final design is not finalized yet. Plus, the reason why Apple might opt for these few new colour models is that they want to capitalize on the iMac nostalgia which used to have a few colours as well in Lime, Strawberry, Blueberry, Grape, and Tangerine.

With the new M1 chipset that was introduced last year, Apple should be integrating this chipset for the upcoming iMacs this year (if true). Or perhaps even an updated M1 chipset. Jon also said his source told him that might be a new Mac Pro which looks like "compute units at the bottom and a big heatsink on top".

We have no idea when Apple could make an announcement but perhaps the usual WWDC window timeframe in mid-year or the annual September launch. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple confirms that iPadOS 16 will be delayed and only be released after iOS 16

Earlier this month, we reported that iPadOS 16 may potentially be delayed and not be released together with iOS 16. Now, Apple themselves have come out with a statement to confirm the matter, saying that iPadOS 16 won’t be getting a public release until after iOS 16 has been rolled out to supported iPhones.

Previously, reliable tipster Mark Gurman claimed that for the first time in years, Apple will not be releasing the iPadOS update in September or at the same time as the iOS update. As for the delay itself, Gurman said that it has something to do with the ‘ambitious’ overhaul of the OS’ multitasking capabilities. This includes the ‘Stage Manager’ feature that lets users operate several tasks at the same time, resize windows, multitask between different clusters of apps and even conduct multitasking across the iPad’s screen and an external monitor.

Like many of Gurman’s predictions, the claim turns out to be true as today, Apple told TechCrunch that iPadOS 16 will indeed be delayed. However, the tech giant didn’t reveal why the new OS was delayed but instead, only said that they have “the flexibility to deliver iPadOS on its own schedule”.

Moreover, Apple didn’t specify when the update will be released, only vaguely giving a timeframe of “this fall” and after iOS 16 is rolled out. Another peculiar thing is that Apple will be releasing an update directly to iPadOS 16.1 instead of iPadOS 16. The company released iPadOS 16.1 beta to enrolled developers earlier today.

So, what do you guys think of Apple delaying the iPadOS 16 update? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


The next generation of Redmi devices will be here soon and we can't wait

When it comes to smartphones that won’t break the bank, Redmi must be one of the brands that will come to your mind. Xiaomi's sub-brand is constantly delivering powerful mid-range smartphones to us with the price that can get as low as an entry-level smartphone. Now, the next generation of powerful and affordable devices from Redmi might arrive soon, which could be the Redmi Note 9 series.

Today, the Global Vice-President of Xiaomi Manu Kumar Jain has posted a video on Twitter hinting that the new Redmi devices are almost here. Although we couldn’t really figure out the message being stored in the short 17-seconds video, we are still hyped knowing that the brand is brewing something exciting for us!

#Redmi has always been synonymous with POWER!  Power-packed phones Powerful processors Powerful user experienceI'm excited for the things @RedmiIndia will be bringing in 2020! #Redmi2020#MorePowerToRedmi is almost here. Can you guess what is this? #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/6rDu9QAQ3Q

According to the time frame between the launch of the Redmi Note 7 series in February 2019 and the Note 8 series in August 2019, the new Redmi Note 9 series is expected to be revealed soon within this month. Other than that, the Redmi 9 series is also expected to be launched later in April 2020, and it is said to be housing the new MediaTek Helio G70 processor to provide more powerful CPU and GPU.

Let us know what you think about the new Redmi devices which will be launched soon on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone updates.


The notchless HONOR 9X is RM999 and comes with pop-up camera, Google Mobile Services and more

As per tradition, HONOR Malaysia would always launch a new X-series at the end of the year and here we have finally witnessed the HONOR 9X's official launch. Priced at just RM999, the most interesting thing about this phone is not really the tech specs but rather the fact that it's also installed with Google Mobile Services. Anyway, here's everything you need to know about the phone and pre-order.

The pre-order of the HONOR 9X will begin tomorrow (22 November) on hihonor.com.my and Lazada platform. Depending on which platform you're planning to get from, there is a special deal for each starting from 22 until 27 November 2019 for every HONOR 9X purchase. For hihonor, you get an "add-on RM0.99" and a free HONOR Sports Pro Headphone, whereas for Lazada, you can get a free HONOR Band 5 Sport and gift box. After the pre-order period, the phone will officially go on sale on 28 November across the nation at their experience stores as well as Shopee with exclusive gift packs.

To recap the tech specs and features, the HONOR 9X comes in black and blue. Despite having a FullView display, the fingerprint sensor is located at the back

The triple rear camera comprises of a 48MP main camera + 8MP super wide angle + 2MP depth lens setup. The pop-up front camera uses a 16MP sensor

The usual speaker grill, USB Type C, 3.5mm headphone jack are at the bottom. Btw, it only supports 10W charging for the 4000mAh battery

Nice to see GMS pre-installed there despite the ongoing trade war. How HONOR managed to get around this is having the phone sporting a Kirin 710F chipset which is not restricted

The remaining tech specs of the HONOR 9X are 6GB of RAM, 128GB ROM (expandable up to 512GB), 6.59-inch FHD+ IPS display, AIS Super Night Mode, GPU Turbo 3.0, and more. In addition to that, HONOR Malaysia also mentioned that the MagicBook Pro laptop and MagicWatch 2 are coming to Malaysia pretty soon and we are pretty excited about that! So what do you think about the HONOR 9X? Let us know in the comments section and stay tuned for more HONOR news at TechNave.com.


The notorious notch might finally come to an end with Apple iPhone 12 series

When we thought most launches of tech products would be postponed at this time, Apple just surprised us with a new iPad and a new MacBook Air last week. After Apple managed to launch these two products, does that mean the new iPhones would still be able to meet us in time even though rumour has told us it would be postponed? Now, new speculation is going on that the iPhone 12 series would feature notch-less displays, which is quite a big deal as the latest iPhones have been carrying that meme-able notch.

According to the former president of Meizu, Li Nan, Apple has been working on removing the notch that has become a symbol of the company since the release of iPhone X. Although the design received a lot of jokes and complaints at the beginning, it looks like most users have already gotten used to it. For now, Apple might not be ready to bring us the new design of iPhones yet, but it is still possible that the company is planning to do it with the iPhone 12 series that may come out after the iPhone 9.

To remove the notch, Apple would need to figure out how to hide all the sensors under the screen. With that being said, an under-display camera is expected to let the new iPhones become notch-less. Other than that, there is still a Face ID sensor as well. The source has also mentioned that the in-display fingerprint sensor would be used instead as a solution to leave more space for the front-facing camera.

Whether this is true or not, it would be surprising if Apple finally managed to get rid of the notch. Let us know what you think about the rumour of the iPhone 12 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more iPhone rumours.


The partnership between OnePlus and McLaren has come to an end

Other than just releasing smartphones with different colours, some smartphone brands have also collaborated with other industries for special editions of their devices. With that being said, OnePlus has been working with British sports car manufacturer McLaren for years to release devices that come with McLaren-inspired design. However, it is reported that the partnership between OnePlus and McLaren has come to an end, so don't expect any OnePlus 8 McLaren Editions to be released.

According to an email sent from McLaren to Android Authority, the sports car manufacturer stated that their partnership with OnePlus has finally come to an end. McLaren also wishes OnePlus the best as the two have been collaborating since 2018. Other than that, the phone maker is also no longer listed as a 2020 F1 partner on the McLaren website.

The last product that the two have worked on was the OnePlus Concept One. It has a McLaren's logo on it and sports the company's signature orange colour scheme on the leather finish. McLaren has even provided the electrochromic glass, which can be found in their sports cars, to OnePlus to make the Concept One's camera. Sadly, the device has never gotten an official release. Therefore, the latest McLaren edition OnePlus device that we could get is the OnePlus 7T Pro.

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


The patent reveals how Xiaomi will make a smartphone with under-screen camera

The under-screen camera is probably one of the features that we would very much like to see on new smartphones. Not only it will bring something new and exciting to the smartphone industry, but the technology will also end the era of the notches. Today, an approved design patent from Xiaomi has leaked and pretty much shows us how the company will be making a smartphone with an under-screen camera.

According to the patent discovered by LetsGoDigital, the device doesn't have a curved screen like the one from Xiaomi Mi 10. Instead, it will adopt a flat display. As for the camera, the patent suggests that it will probably be on the top left or in the middle. For functionality, it is mentioned that the area housing the camera will be transparent when taking pictures, and will go back to normal while it's not in use to allow full-screen experience.

Despite the patent being leaked, it doesn't mean that the smartphone will be launched soon. Not long ago, Redmi's general manager, Lu WeiBing, said that under-screen camera technology is not ready for commercialization yet. He also mentioned that the current smartphones' displays will block the light from entering the camera and affects image quality, hence increasing the difficulty to achieve the technology.

Let us know what you think about this under-screen camera patent from Xiaomi on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone leaks.


The price of Huawei P40 series has leaked online with the lowest being ~RM951

Two weeks before the launch of the new Huawei P40 series, rumours of the upcoming Huawei smartphones are still going strong on the Internet. Earlier, the poster of the P40 series leaked and left nothing else for us to wonder about the design. Apart from that, the tech specs have also been slowly revealed through different sources, and now all that is left is the price. Yesterday, a price list of the series surfaced on a Greek website, and people think that the new devices are quite expensive.

According to the site, Huawei P40 Pro with 256GB storage is going with the price of 1,139 Euro (~RM5,443), P40 will be priced at 849 Euro (~RM4,057) while P40 Lite and P50 Lite E will be priced at 329 Euro (~RM1,572) and 199 Euro (~RM951) respectively. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, the price might be a little bit higher as the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is only priced at RM4,999.

Whether this is true or not, we believe Huawei will make the price worth it as the company is rumoured to be coming with something new. Earlier, we saw a leak of the Huawei P40 Pro Porsche Design with three front-facing cameras. Other than that, a tech specs sheet for a device named the Huawei P40 Pro Premium Edition has also been leaked in Korea. The device could have powerful specs like a 6.7- inch OLED 3K screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 12GB RAM with 512GB storage, a 5,500mAh battery that supports 50W fast charge and more!

Let us know if you’re excited about the launch of the P40 series happening on 26 March at our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


The price of the Black Shark 3S could start from RM3199

It seems that the pre-order price of the Black Shark 3S smartphone has been spotted, and it starts from the price of RM3199 for the 12GB + 128GB variant while the 12GB + 256GB variant, on the other hand, starts from RM3499. While there is no news on the official Malaysia release date of the aforementioned smartphone, we do know that it will most likely be available somewhere around September 2020.

Other than the storage option mentioned above, the Black Shark 3S comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset, 6.67-inch AMOLED display, and a 4729mAh internal battery. Camera-wise, the device has a 64MP + 13MP + 5MP triple rear camera at the rear while the front has 20MP selfie camera.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Black Shark 3S as soon as it is available for purchase in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The production of Apple iPhone 12 series has been delayed and might face shortage issues

After the arrival of the new and upgraded iPhone SE, Apple’s next smartphones which will be the iPhone 12 series is expected to be launched in September. However, it looks like the tech giant is facing a problem now as the production of the iPhone 12 series is reported to be delayed by a month.

As the pandemic is still going on, it is said that the mass production plans for the iPhone 12 series have been disrupted. Normally, Apple would launch its flagship devices around September and start to ship it by the end of the month. Now, it is said that the launch event won’t be postponed, but the company will face shortage issues of the devices because of the current situation.

This is not the first time that the company faces production delays. Before this, the iPhone X which was launched alongside the iPhone 8 also had the same problem. The device did not arrive in stores until November because of production issues. Other than that, the iPhone XR which was announced in September 2018 also encountered some LCD displaying issues and arrived in stores in October.

Let us know what you think about the production delay of the iPhone 12 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more viral tech news.


The protective case for the Samsung Galaxy Fold will only cost you ~RM81

If I’m spending about USD$1980 (~RM8064) on the Samsung Galaxy Fold you bet I’m gonna be protecting that device better than I protect myself. Seeing the how limited in the market the device is, you’d assume the protective case would cost you an arm and a leg but that isn’t the case at all!

The Samsung Galaxy Fold's protective case would only set you back about USD$20 (~RM81) instead of the hundreds of ringgit many are assuming it to be. Spigen, a case manufacturer shared their renders of cases for the Samsung Galaxy Fold which comes in 3 designs: Tough Armor, Thin Fit, and Ultra Hybrid.

The cases would be made from silicone and plastic. Their designs are made in mind for three different groups of people. A see through design for those who want to show off their device’s design, a full covered casing that isn’t too clunky for the average user and something extremely armoured for those who really aren’t taking any chances with their device.

I’m really excited to see how the casing would accommodate the smartphone’s folding mechanism. I mean, I'm getting the full fancy schmancy experience when buying the Galaxy Fold, I'd be crazy not to protect that thing! Do you think the casing is worth getting? For the latest news on Samsung, TechNave.com is where you should be following.


The public can visit a Jurassic Research Center in Genting Highlands and win prizes

Earlier this week, we told you that dinosaurs are coming to PUBG Mobile but if you want more, you can actually head over to Genting Highlands for a Jurassic event. From 27 to 28 May 2023, fans and visitors can visit the Jurassic Research Center, Level 4 at SkyAvenue for fun activities and a chance to win amazing prizes.

Starting from 10 AM until 7 PM, fans and visitors can join a ton of activities such as the Snap & Win contest. For this contest, you can take a picture with the Experience the Dinoverse backdrop located at Jurassic Research Center. After that, you can upload the picture to your Facebook or Instagram (public mode) with the hashtags in the caption as listed below:

A total of 15 winners will be selected and announced on PUBG MOBILE MY’s Facebook page on 9 June 2023. For the rest of the activities, you can check out the summary below:

Last but not least, 25 fans will stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Jurassic Research Center from 22-29 May! How do you do that? Just follow Ripley’s Adventureland and PUBG MOBILE MY Facebook pages, then like, share and tag a friend in the comments of the giveaway post. Winners will be selected and announced on the 31 May 2023 on their Facebook pages.


Apple confirms that it has “no choice but to comply” with the EU’s USB-C regulation

Recently, the European Union (EU) passed a law which makes it mandatory for manufacturers to use USB-C port for the charging of their devices. Of course, this affects Apple the most as its iPhone lineup still uses Lightning and the tech giant has come out and said that it will comply with the new regulation.

This was confirmed by Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak who asserted that while the company fundamentally disagrees with the basis of the EU’s common charger regulation, it has no choice but to comply. Speaking during an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Joswiak however did not reveal whether the iPhone 15 series would be featuring a USB-C port.

In the Wall Street Journal which interviewed Joswiak alongside another Apple Senior Vice President, Craig Federighi, Joswiak said that EU lawmakers and Apple have “been in a little bit of a disagreement” regarding the new regulation. He further elaborated that USB-C and Lightning are the world’s two most popular connectors and argued that Apple has struck a balance with its propriety Lightning connector.

This is because Lightning is a type of cable that can disconnect from the power brick, meaning one side can have LIghtning and the other can have whichever sort of connector is most convenient for the user, whether it is USB-C or USB-A. The Apple Senior President of Worldwide Marketing then elaborated that the EU has good intentions with the new regulation but such a matter is quite tricky to regulate.

He then pointed towards the EU’s previous attempt to standardise charging with the now-outdate micro-USB connector. Nevertheless, given that the law has already been passed, Joswiak said that Apple has no option but to comply.

So, we’ll most probably be seeing a USB-C iPhone in the near future, potentially as early as next year. Recently, Apple also swapped the Lightning port on its latest base iPad model with USB-C, which may have been due to this new EU regulation.

So, what do you guys think of this statement by Apple? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news such as this!


The realme 10 Pro+ display has a 2160Hz high-dimming frequency, the highest PWM ever to date

A few days ago, there was a leak about an alleged realme 10 Ultra phone. As a rumour, we were quite sceptical of the source but there is another image that showed the same phone design.

The new teaser image is official and it was none other than the realme 10 Pro+. It was also posted by the official realme account on Weibo, so that debunked the previous rumour straightaway. Anyway, the phone will feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as the 2160Hz high-dimming frequency that was previously reported.

To date, the 2160Hz high-dimming frequency will be the highest Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) in the phone industry. The purpose of having such a high-dimming frequency is to reduce our eyestrain. Other than that, the image also mentioned that the realme 10 Pro+ measures 2.33mm in thickness, and the display has a 61-degree curve. It can also withstand a 1.5metre drop.

17 November 2022 is the date scheduled for the launching of the realme 10 Pro+. It's only a week from now so until then, stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


The realme 10 series is coming to Malaysia in early December 2022

Today, realme Malaysia has announced that the realme 10 series will be coming to Malaysia. Scheduled on 8 December 2022, the launch event (and probably a livestream video as well) will begin at 3.30 PM.

So far, the realme 10 Pro and realme 10 Pro+ are very likely to enter the Malaysian market. Starting with the realme 10 Pro, it features a 120HZ 6.72-inch LCD, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, a 108MP + 2MP dual rear camera and a 16MP as the front camera.

On the other hand, the realme 10 Pro+ features a 6.7-inch AMOLED, a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery pack with 67W fast charging, a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera, and the same selfie snapper sensor. It should be noted that this variant is the one with the 61-degree 2.5D curved side display, a first for realme.

We aren't sure which memory configuration would be available in Malaysia. The realme 10 Pro+ has 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB, whereas the realme 10 Pro has the same ones but an extra 8GB + 128GB model. Until then, do stay tuned for our news coverage. Only at TechNave.com.


The realme 10 series will launch on 17 November 2022 in China first

Previously, it was thought that the realme 10 series would arrive on 9 November 2022 but that's not the case anymore. According to the realme account on Weibo forums, the official launching date is 17 November 2022 at 2 PM.

Not only that, but the post also confirmed that the realme 10 Pro+ would be making an appearance. Based on the image teaser, we can expect a curved display and there is clearly a front camera cutout at the top centre.

Reports say this phone should have a 108MP primary camera, a 6.7-inch display and perhaps a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset. On the other hand, the realme 10 5G was also reported to have the same 108MP camera, a 6.7-inch LCD, and a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging technology.

We just have to wait a little longer for the realme 10 series and we also won't be surprised if realme Malaysia imports them as soon as possible. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The realme 5 Pro review – Great price for a quad camera beast

Smartphones these days come with many amazing specifications where a new mid-ranger is nearly on par with an old flagship but there are only a handful of decently priced mid-range phones available in the market that performs very well. Lately, we have seen plenty mid-range phones come with exciting features and realme is clearly one of the fastest-growing value smartphone brands around.

Many realme smartphones are often a great pick that offers a great value-for-money proposition. What about the long-awaited realme 5 Pro which is priced at RM1099? Now, let's test it to find out.

The realme 5 Pro looks relatively more captivating than the realme 3 Pro with its diamond-cut design brewed with purple and blue gradient rear panel. On the front, the realme 5 Pro comes with Gorilla Glass 3 protection while the back panel is made of plastic with a glossy finish. It sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+（1080 x 2340 pixels）dewdrop display and promises good brightness that delivers an enriched viewing experience. It also features slim bezels, palm-friendly size and lightweight design. Thanks to the glossy finish, the back panel looks like glass which makes the device rather aesthetically appealing.

VOOC 3.0 supports and Dual SIM + MicroSD card tray

The realme pro 5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C port and speaker grill on the bottom. On the right and left side are the power button and volume buttons respectively while the dual SIM + MicroSD card tray sits above the volume controls. In addition to that, there is also VOOC 3.0 fast charging support. Considering the price point, the fast charging is certainly a great value-added feature.

The performance of the realme 5 Pro comes as no surprise but it shouldn’t let you down either. Powered by the Snapdragon 712 processor, the performance is considered stable for a mid-range phone. Plus, it comes with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and has expandable memory through a microSD card so at least in terms of memory it offers more bang for your buck than most midrange devices.

The correct chipset should be Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 instead of Snapdragon 845

Camera-wise, the rear quad-camera setup is the key highlight of the realme 5 Pro. It boasts a 48MP primary camera (SONY IMX586 sensor, f/1.8 aperture) + 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 2MP macro lens and 2MP portrait lens that are capable of taking photos from multiple perspectives. For selfies, you get a 16MP front-facing camera. You can see the sample photos later and judge for yourself.

To be honest, the realme 5 Pro does not come with many exclusive features but packs some solid specs that are more than sufficient to cover everything needed in general. For instance, there are Game Space to ensure smooth gameplay, Clone Apps to duplicate instant chat applications (FB messenger, WeChat, etc) and Smart Sidebar to access content faster and easier.

48MP main lens with HDR and macro lens as well as different modes

Apart from that, the realme 5 Pro sports a traditional fingerprint sensor at the back that responds pretty quickly. Nothing new but still nice to have.

Equipped with a Snapdragon 712, the realme 5 Pro achieves an average score of 178,655 on AnTuTu and scores 2099 on 3D Mark OpenGL ES 3.1 and 1985 on Vulkan. Though all the scores are on average, it performs pretty well for most purposes.

During PUBG Mobile gameplay, the realme 5 Pro was initially set on high graphics settings by default. Unfortunately, the graphics and fps settings were unable to adjust to HDR and ultra-high FPS. However, even on HD graphics and high fps, it offered smooth graphics, no frame drops and stable wifi connection.

During Asphalt 9 gameplay, the realme 5 Pro delivered jaw-dropping gaming experience with no frame drop and lag even at highest graphics and fps settings for over half an hour. This performance is pretty impressive for a mid-range phone. On the other hand, the audio delivered is crisp for a rich audio experience whether watching YouTube or playing a game.

Not forgetting the large 4035mAh battery, the realme 5 Pro still had 78% battery life left after 3 hours gameplay and AnTuTu + 3D Mark testing. Plus, the VOOC 3.0 fast charging promises to get a 50% charge in 30 minutes. We have tried it and managed to charge from 0% to 43% in 30 minutes which isn’t bad at all. Overall, it offers good sound quality and stable call connectivity.

Now, let’s check out the camera performance. The realme 5 Pro delivers quality photos in daylight shooting conditions with its 48MP quad camera, even when photos are clicked with 2X or 5X zoom. Plus, the ultrawide lens and the dedicated macro lens allows you to take photos from various different viewing angles.

Beautifully blurred background with portrait mode

The shooting angle of the macro lens is strange this time and turned out quite dark

Awesome night shots with Nightscape mode

The brightness level of the macro lens, however, disappoints, while the bokeh effect and shooting angle sometimes looks odd too but usually when there’s not enough light. At times, the 48MP HD primary camera does a better job just by zooming in.

Despite the macro lens needing a bit more improvement, the realme 5 Pro offers an ideal blend of stable gaming experience, great battery life, VOCC 3.0 fast charging support, impressive camera, a decent amount of storage and a premium look. Considering the price, this is a great deal.

As compared to the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE which is also powered by a Snapdragon 712, the realme 5 Pro’s may lack an in-display fingerprint sensor, AMOLED display, a telephoto lens, a glass back and an infrared emitter. However, the realme 5 pro features 8GB RAM (Mi 9 SE 6GB RAM), 20W VOOC 3.0 fasting charging (Mi 9 SE 18W), macro lens, SD card, louder audio, bigger battery capacity and 3.5m headphone jack. For these features most people won’t care about the plastic chassis.

realme 5 Pro unboxing and hands-on video

As for devices in a similar price range, the Samsung Galaxy A50 has the advantage of having NFC while the OPPO A9 2020 has Dolby Atmos. Another contender is the Xiaomi Mi 9T which is powered by a Snapdragon 730 and packs in a pop-up camera. These are certainly attractive features that the realme 5 Pro is missing, but for those looking at the device weight, design, SD card support and UI interface, the realme 5 Pro could well be a better choice.

What do you think? Would you buy the realme 5 Pro or do you know anyone who as bought it already? Did we miss anything in this review? Let us know on our Facebook page and for the latest on mobile phones, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The realme 6 is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset with a 90Hz refresh rate display! | The Boxing King Unboxing and Hands-On!

The latest realme smartphones are launching faster than we can imagine. It has now launched its latest realme 6 in Malaysia. This time around it is a mid-range device that offers good cameras and a great display and will be available starting from 27 March 2020 for RM999.The realme 6 is equipped with the MediaTek Helio G90T chipset and up to 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage capacity. As for the display, it comes with a 6.5-inch FULL HD+ 90Hz refresh rate display which will make your gaming experience smoother and more responsive with the 120Hz touch response! So let's check out the unboxing video to get more details on the realme 6!Stay tuned for more in-depth review on TechNave.com!


The realme 6i will be just RM599 for one day only on Shopee

Since realme Malaysia announced their latest realme 6i to the market, the phone starts from RM699 and considering the tech specs, this is a pretty affordable budget-friendly smartphone. If you also paid attention during the livestream, the phone will be cheaper on its first-day sale on 23 April 2020.

In this short announcement, when the clock strikes at 12AM on the said date, the realme 6i (3GB + 64GB) will be priced at RM599. It will be a one-day flash sale so do mark your calendar and set your alarm clock, because this is going to be sold out fast. The one-day flash sale will only be available on realme Malaysia's online store at Shopee.

To recap, it is the first smartphone to feature a MediaTek G80 chipset, alongside a huge 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging technology. There is also a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad rear camera.

The realme 6i (4GB + 128GB) will go on sale on 25 April 2020 at every authorized dealer across the nation at RM899. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


The realme 7 and 7 Pro are coming to Malaysia on 24 September 2020

As expected, realme Malaysia will import the realme 7 and 7 Pro into Malaysia soon. The phones were recently unveiled not too long ago in India and will officially launch on 24 September 2020 via Facebook livestream at 12 PM.

A quick recap of the highlighted tech specs, the realme 7 series is TÜV Rheinland certified and both phones are packing different chipsets. The realme 7 Pro features a Snapdragon 720G chipset whereas the vanilla realme 7 is using a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset. You can also find fast-charging technology support up to 65W, 90Hz refresh rate, 64MP Quad Camera module and more.

If we had to guess the pricing, it could start from ~RM887 but that's from direct currency exchange. Nonetheless, it shouldn't be that far off knowing realme Malaysia's pricing strategy. Are you looking forward to the phones? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The realme 7 series is confirmed with a 65W SuperDart fast charge technology

The realme 7 series (the realme 7 and realme 7 Pro) is going to launch on 3 September in India. As for now, the company didn’t reveal any tech specs details but there are new leaks about the realme 7 Pro. The leak is posted by Mukul Sharma on his Twitter account.

According to the leaker, the realme 7 Pro could have two colour variants which are Mirror Blue and Mirror Silver, weighing 182 grams, and a measure of 160.9 x 74.3 x 8.7mm. This device could sport a 6.4-inch AMOLED FHD+ 1080p display, if this is true then it could be a huge upgrade because the realme 6 Pro is using an IPS display. Besides that, the phone could feature a Snapdragon 720G chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage.

Exclusive: here are the specifications of the Realme 7 Pro.#Realme #Realme7 #realme7pro pic.twitter.com/y76sGbXpH0

As for the camera module, it could come with a quad-rear camera setup with a 64MP (main camera) + 8MP (ultra-wide lens) + 2MP (portrait lens) + 2MP (macro lens). Then for the selfie snapper, it could come with a 32MP selfie sensor. Moreover, this phone could also feature a pair of dual stereo speakers.

On the other hand, the realme 7 Pro is expected to come at an affordable price with the SuperDart fast charge technology, which is 65W for the 4500mAh battery. For your information, this phone will be launching in India but we think it could be launched in the Malaysian market soon as well. Would you get it if the realme 7 Pro is launched here? Let us know in the comments, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


The realme 9 Pro+ 5G is launching in Malaysia soon on 2 March 2022

It didn't take long for realme Malaysia to announce the arrival of the realme 9 Pro series and it's coming real soon on 2 March 2022. Just recently announced last week, the  realme 9 Pro+ 5G will be the first to enter and also the first phone brand to launch with the Sony IMX766 OIS camera.

To recap some of the features, the realme 9 Pro+ 5G is also the company's photochromic design. This means that the phone can change the reflection of the colours thanks to the Light Shift design, albeit only available on the Sunrise Blue model. The phone’s back cover will completely change from blue to red when exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet light and changes back to blue again within 2-5 minutes when doing the opposite.

As the first to launch with a Sony IMX766 OIS camera, the large 1/1.56” sensor can capture up to 63.8% more light than its predecessor. Also, it's powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G 6nm chipset which provides 5G connectivity. That said, it has 6GB and 8GB of RAM, as well as 128GB and 256GB of storage.

To read the full tech specs, you can check out our full news coverage right over here. Stay tuned for the official local launch only at TechNave.com.