Upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22 series will have a 19.3:9 display?

According to a statement by @UniverseIce on Twitter, it seems that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S22 series will come with a 19.3:9 aspect ratio display instead of a 20:9 aspect ratio display. But that’s not all, it seems that the aforementioned smartphone will come with a completely new and different design.

However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung 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.

In terms of appearance, believe me, when you see S22 Ultra, you will not like any phones.

What are your thoughts on the upcoming S22 series coming with a 19.3:9 aspect ratio display and a new design? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Upcoming Samsung smartwatches could switch out Tizen for Wear OS

Last year's Galaxy Watch 3 used the Tizen OS

For those who are unaware, Samsung uses its in-house Tizen software for some of its products. Most of them are Samsung's smart TVs and smartwatches. But sources claim that the company could be ditching Tizen for its upcoming smartwatches.

According to Engadget, Samsung might consider going to Android for future smartwatches. Specifically, this means switching over to Wear OS for its Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Watch series. In case you didn't know, Samsung hasn't used Wear OS since its earlier smartwatch models, namely the Galaxy Gear series. If this is true, future Samsung smartwatches should have better compatibility with other Android devices.

Wear OS could provide a better app and system compatibility

In related news, two new models of the Galaxy Watch series were recently spotted with the model numbers SM-R86x and SM-R87x. It's suggested that these are variants of a new Galaxy Watch Active, considering that the Galaxy Watch 3 was already launched last year. This could launch in 2H 2021 along with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3.

Of course, there's no guarantee that Samsung will make the shift to Wear OS, so do take the news with a grain of salt. Having said that, what are your thoughts on the Tizen OS? Do you think there's a need to switch to a better OS? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for future updates on this.


Upcoming Snapdragon 888 Pro might only support 4G

It's have been months since Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 888 and many are starting to wonder if there will be a Plus variant. So far, that doesn't seem to be the case. But there's a recent rumour about a 4G-only variant, which is dubbed the Snapdragon 888 Pro.

Allegedly, Qualcomm plans to release a faster variant of the Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) without 5G support. As pointed out by Android Authority, this 4G-only variant would allow Qualcomm to bypass the US ban for Huawei. In fact, the so-called Snapdragon 888 Pro is expected to be equipped on the Huawei P50 series. The reasoning is sound if you consider that 5G isn't available in many parts of the world yet.

The Snapdragon 888+ (SM8450) could also be launching soon. This chipset is allegedly going to be a major upgrade to the Snapdragon 888. Not only is it manufactured on a new 4nm process, but it will also have more powerful CPU and GPU cores. Which makes it weird since such upgrades would usually mean it's a next-gen chipset with a new name like Snapdragon 889.

As you can tell, these rumours aren't very reliable. It's probably not a stretch to assume that there would be two new flagship-class chipsets on the way, but please take these rumours with a grain of salt. Hopefully, Qualcomm will have an official announcement soon. Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.


Upcoming Sony PS5 could have the same graphical performance as the Nvidia RTX 2080

Based on a statement by wccftech.com and a Twitter user, the upcoming Sony Playstation 5 could have the same graphical performance as the Nvidia RTX 2080 graphics processor with a GPU clock speed of up to 2Ghz. While not much is known in regards to the actual tech specs of the console, it is rumoured that it could sport an AMD Ryzen processor as well as ray tracing capabilities.

With that all being said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt as Sony has yet to confirm any of the rumours we’ve mentioned. Not only that, there is also no news on the Malaysia release date and pricing of the upcoming console by Sony as well. Would you be interested in getting the Playstation 5? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.

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Apple iOS 10 first impression hands-on

While we Malaysians are still waiting for the arrival of the Apple iPhone 7 series, Apple has decided to drop their latest iOS 10 globally yesterday morning. iOS 10 is indeed a huge upgrade as there were no less than 5 changes according to their changelog. Without further ado, here's our first impression hands-on on the latest iOS (also, I'm an iPhone 5 user, so some extra features will be missing here).

Right off the bat, after you've upgraded to iOS then, you will notice the message display look has been changed. While that's to be expected, the big change is instead of allowing you to "slide to unlock", you have to press "Home" now to get into your home page. Personally, I'm not really a big fan of this, but for iPhone 6s (and above) users, you will have a new feature called "Raise to Wake" which activates the phone by just putting your finger on top of the home button, so to speak, you can unlock your iPhone without having to press a single button.

Apart from having an easier access to your camera now by swiping your screen from the right instead of bottom right, and the new widget view page can also be accessed by swiping from the left, this also works in the home page and you're allowed to change whichever widgets you wish to see.

There's a subtle change in the Control Centre, the only changes it has now is the addition of the Home app (which we will get to later), and Music has its own space on the second page.

The interface for the Music retains the same theme but this is how it looks like now, not really sure whhy they needed to enlarge the fonts but at least the arrangement for Playlist, Artists and others are more simplified now. I also find it easier to choose my next songs in arrangement by swiping up from the bottom (left screenshot) instead of having to tap previously in iOS 9.

Now as for the new Home app, the Home app is a place for your iPhone to set up Bluetooth devices such as lightning, the TV and many other electronic devices that supports it. I guess it's nice to have that feature but it's practically no use for me, not to mention it will drain up the battery faster as well.

The notification centre has also changed slightly, you can now view profiles from Instagram/Facebook, reply messages from social apps, and some apps (like the Clock on the right screenshot) can allow you to execute some actions without having to go into the app. Clearing multiple notifications is also instantaneous.

I've been waiting to do this for years! However, it doesn't really delete the apps as it only removes the icon. Oh well, it's something

Perhaps one of the biggest changes is the iMessage, from the screenshot above, you can clearly see that Apple has integrated this new form of messaging, called the Digital Touch. You can draw stuff in various shapes to your desire and even set off animated images (very right). The Digital Touch has a wide variety of colours for you to be your own artist, so that can be to your advantage if you want to impress your crush with your artistic skills.

There are also plenty of stickers for iMessage, but not really my cup of tea.

You can also give a small emoticon on selected messages, not really sure what's the use of this but it's a good way to show approval or something else that you feel if you're too lazy to type it out.

There's even a caligraphy mode for you to do it, to access into it, simply hold your iPhone horizontally, and you will notice a new icon at the very bottom right. Tap on that and then you will have this option, so not only can you write out Mandarin words, but other launguages too like Tamil even Korean at will.

You can also do Mark Up on your photos, simply tap a photo you wish to Mark Up, tap on the editing button (centre right, the one that has three lines with three circles on each of them), then look for the Mark Up icon (which is made of three small dots in line inside a small circle)

In the photos section, albums viewing has slightly changed and there are two new tabs which are "Places" and "Memories". In "Places", you can actually trace back to the place in a map that you've taken the photo which is nice.

And as for "Memories", it's said that it will appear right when you enter the Photo app (not appearing on mine though, probably because I don't have many pictures in my library), but what it does is it collects various photos and videos you took and it will be kept in a specific memory collection. With Memories at your disposal, you can have an automatic homemade video of the adventures you've taken, some editing tools are also available for you to edit.

Lastly, there's a new feature inside the Clock app which is called "Bedtime". As the name implies, this feature is sort of like a sleeping assistant as it helps you to set up your waking hours and sleeping time. It even has a sleeping analysis and history to check how well you've been sleeping, talk about an overly attached iPhone lol.

(left to right) Setting up an alarm tone, a sleep history and actual "Bedtime" page with the Sleep Analysis chart just below the clock

So far, iOS 10 seems like a great upgrade, but the upgrade seems best for iPhone 6s users and of course, the latest iPhone 7 series because of the new way of unlocking your iPhone aforementioned above. However, I do feel like it drains the battery a bit faster than usual even for iPhone 6s according to my friend, charging up takes longer than usual too but that could be just my iPhone 5.

There you have it, which upgrade is your favourite? Is there any more features that I'm missing? Let us know in the comments below, thanks for reading and stay tuned for more first impression hands-on updates at TechNave.com!


Upcoming Sony smartphone could come with SD 865 chipset based leaks

It seems that a mysterious smartphone with the model number 7Y6DYU6I has been spotted on Geekbench, and it looks like it will come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and up to 8GB of RAM. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs or name of the device, there could be a possibility that it could be named the Xperia Pro.

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

What are your thoughts on Sony’s upcoming smartphone being equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Upcoming US tax deduction for YouTubers outside of the US, explained

This morning, we noticed that some of our Malaysian media content creator friends receiving an email from YouTube. It appears that the company will begin deducting US taxes from June 2021 from payments to creators outside of the country. How much? According to the email, it may go up to 24% of the creator's total earnings worldwide.

In YouTube's defence in the email, they said that Google was asked to do so (and probably ordered by the US government). With this, content creators outside of the US will need to submit their tax info in AdSense to determine the correct tax figure deduction. If the content creator fails to submit his or her tax info by 31 May 2021, Google may deduct up to 24% of the earnings as aforementioned.

To give you a better picture, Google also provided an example of how this would impact the content creators who aren't living in the US:

A quick Google check would show you that Malaysia and the US do not have a Tax Treaty. That means for Malaysian YouTubers (say if you earn $100, ~RM412), our scenario falls on number 3 - a $30 tax deduction which is roughly around ~RM123. If you don't submit your tax information, then you would only earn $76 (~RM313). However, keep in mind that if you don't have a lot of American viewers, you are mostly safe.

Since this will affect content creators outside of the country, that means those who are American citizens aren't charged for taxes. What do you think of this issue? It's certainly quite a hefty tax pay especially for a country like ours with lower currency exchange. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Upcoming WatchOS update lets you unlock your phone instead of using Face ID

It seems that a recent report hinted that the upcoming Apple Watch update could allow users to unlock their iPhones without the need to authenticate themselves via Face ID. With that being said, users won’t need to fumble around to remove their face masks which can be very useful especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

But that’s not all, another feature called the Cast Fitness Plus that allows users to cast their from their smartwatch onto any compatible products such as a TV with AirPlay 2 and potentially more. Unfortunately, there’s no news on when the update will be available globally for now.

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


Upcoming WhatsApp updates include ability to appear offline and more emojis for message reactions

Have you ever wished you could check your WhatsApp messages, but not let anyone know you're online? Well, you're probably not the only one. Although you can set your status manually, it doesn't include an "appear offline" option. However, that could be coming soon.

Previously, it was revealed that the company is working on letting users edit sent messages that were already sent. The latest report also indicated that WhatsApp is now testing the ability to hide users' online status. As you can see from the screenshot, you can set the app to block everyone from seeing you online. This could be useful for people who keep a separate business/work account, as you might not want to have people bother you when they know you're online.

Besides that, the source also mentioned that WhatsApp is redesigning the context menu for the Windows version. The company is also set to add more message reactions to the app, but we don't know which emojis will be added. You can also expect the new features to be available on the app's Android, iOS, and Desktop versions.

What other features are you hoping to see added to WhatsApp? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave to find out when the app gets updated.


Upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha might come with 108MP + under-display camera

Based on an official post on weibo.com by Xiaomi, the image states that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is expected to come with a 108MP camera as well as an under-display camera sensor. Not only will the device have a higher screen-to-body ratio due to the fact that the selfie camera is moved under the screen itself, but it is also capable of taking pictures in resolutions as high as 12032x9024.

In addition to that, the 108MP is able to zoom into a picture up to 8 times without losing image fidelity. Based on what we have covered previously, the aforementioned device might also come with a Super-curved display that goes almost all the way towards the back of the device.

But that’s not all, Lei Jun which is the founder of Xiaomi has also expected to unveil the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G tomorrow as well. It will come equipped with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset and a 4000mAh battery with up to 40W flash charging support.

With all that said, would you be excited to own a 108MP camera? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechN


Upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix smartphone to come equipped with more than 200W fast charging and foldable display

Based on a statement by Digital Chat Station on weibo, it seems that Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi Mix smartphone could come equipped with more than 200W fast charging as well as a foldable display. While not much is known in regards to when the aforementioned smartphone will be available to the public, our source did mention that it will be possible to charge up a smartphone to full in just 15 minutes.

Other than that, there is a very high chance that the phone will come equipped with up to a 108MP rear camera while the rest of the tech specs remains largely unknown. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

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


Upcoming Xiaomi Mi Mix to feature liquid lens

If you recall, Xiaomi has confirmed that a new Mi Mix device will be launched on 29 March 2021. A previous rumour suggested that it could be a foldable device that folds outwards. There's no confirmation on that yet, but there's a new teaser about its camera.

According to Xiaomi, the new Mi Mix device will feature a liquid lens. Xiaomi claims that this lens allows a single camera to do both macro and telephoto photography. Allegedly, the device uses a motor to control the liquid-like structure to deliver precise and fast focusing. In addition to that, the lens has "high light transmittance, ultra-low dispersion, and resistance to extreme environments".

As for the tech specs, we don't have a lot of details on that yet. But there's a rumour that suggested it could come with a 200W fast-charger. Some hands-on photos for the device were also spotted recently. Besides that, we're expecting it to come with the latest flagship chipset, such as the Snapdragon 888 chipset. It should also come with 8GB of RAM and at least 128GB of internal storage.

Mind you, most of the details about the device remain speculation. But the launch is just around the corner, so we're looking forward to its big reveal. Having said that, would you be interested in another foldable? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Upcoming foldable iPhone could come equipped with self repairing foldable screen

Based on a statement by bgr.com, it seems that Apple might be working on a foldable iPhone that’s equipped with a self-healing foldable display. While there’s no news on when the smartphone will be available for purchase, we do know that it will most likely have a form-factor similar to the Galaxy Fold 2 or Mate X.

Unfortunately, there’s no documentation on how the self-healing display will function but there were hints that it can be initiated by applying either heat, light, or even electric current. With that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Apple 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, as well as exact tech specs for foldable iPhone. What are your thoughts on a smartphone with a self-healing display? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Upcoming iOS 14.5 update includes Face Unlock with mask on, gaming control support and 5G connection in dual SIM mode

With the recent iOS 14.3 update, the 14.5 beta version is currently underway. Most of the time, iOS versions have a few exciting things to look forward to but 14.5 says otherwise. From the sources, the new update may come with a Face Unlock while wearing a mask, adding gaming controller support and enabling 5G connectivity in dual SIM mode.

Starting with the Face Unlock, Apple is integrating a new way to unlock your iPhone without taking your mask off. However, you would need the Apple Watch as it serves as an extra layer of security. So how this works is the iPhone would do a partial face scan together with the Apple Watch, notifying you that the unlocking is successful.

The other update is adding support for gaming pads, namely the PlayStation 5 DualSense and Xbox Series X controllers. Besides the iPhone, the iPadOS and tvOS next update are included and this is a sweet way for Apple Arcade or iOS mobile gamers to take control. Last but not least, 5G dual-SIM mode (the nano-SIM and eSIM) on the iPhone 12 series are currently in testing and it will be available globally.

The iOS 14.5 public beta will begin soon and it's expected to be released sometime in March 2021. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Upcoming iOS 17 update may include sideloading, a journaling app & more

We still have a long way to go for Apple's annual WWDC event in June, but we also got a couple of reports of what we could expect from the upcoming iOS 17 update. Below are just some rumours that we have heard so far.

So first up, perhaps the most popular feature but rumours have it that iOS 17 could allow sideloading apps. It could only be applicable to Europe regions, though, as this is in line with the European New Digital Markets Act that will go into effect next year. Another popular one would be the new revamped Control Centre, which doesn't have much information but sources say it could let users edit the quick settings they want the most.

Next, a Twitter user claimed that the iOS 17 could be launching active widgets. Active widgets are to be placed on the Lock and Home screens, giving interaction for iPhone users. Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman also noted that the Find My and Wallet apps could have new enhancements, and finally, a new Journaling app may be released too.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Journaling app is integrated into the Health app via the iOS 17 update. It's said that the app would analyse the user's well-being on a day, such as how much time is spent at home and other places. Apple is also looking at how to detect users' physical proximity to other people, affecting their mental health.

That's about it, but what do you think about these rumoured iOS 17 features? Is any one of them that you're looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple iOS 12.2 update unveiled - new Apple News+, Animoji, Apple Pay, AirPlay and more

Hey Apple iPhone users, iOS 12.2 software update is now available and it has a couple of new features includes Apple News Plus, new Animoji, Siri upgraded, improved AirPlay, Apple Pay, Safari, AirPods and many more.

Out of all the features, the biggest update is probably the Apple News Plus and this is a major overhaul for the existing News app. For just $9.99 per month, subscribers will have access to the top articles and magazine stories selected by Apple editors. Subscribers can also read the content offline as well as personalizing their reading contents based on their preference.

Another feature update is the support for AirPods 2, as well as allowing users to summon Siri from their iPhones and iPads to play almost any content on their Apple TVs, from games to movies. In other words, Siri capabilities have been stretched even further doing more things. iOS 12.2 also sees new support for Logitech Crayon to newer iPads which was limited to the sixth-gen models only.

Apple Pay Cash, which is associated with the new Apple Card from the recent Apple keynote announcement allows users to transfer money via Visa debit cards, you can say that this works like many e-wallets like Maybank's MAE. Besides that, there are four new Animoji which includes a giraffe, shark, boar and an owl. Also, many new bug fixes too. Below is the official list of iOS 12.2 updates:

"iOS 12.2 provides support for Apple News+, adds the ability for Siri to play videos from your iOS device to Apple TV, and includes four new Animoji. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements."

This update also includes other improvements and bug fixes. This update:

To update to the latest iOS 12.2, you can head over to the Settings -> General -> Software Update and see if it's up yet. Keep in mind that not all the iPhones and iPads will have it, and it will take some time for the update rollout. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Upcoming iPad Pro's camera module might look similar to the iPhone 11 Pro

Based on a statement by theverge.com, Sonny Dickson posted an image on his website stating that the upcoming iPad a rear camera module similar to that of the iPhone 11 Pro. In terms of the expected launch date, the iPad will be unveiled sometime around October 2019.

In terms of the tech specs, the tablet is expected to come equipped with Apple’s latest A13 Bionic chipset as well as a large retina display, large battery and more. It is also likely to be shipped with the new iPadOS, which includes several iPad exclusive functionalities such as better gesture controls, better multitasking features and more.

Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, as Apple has yet to give their comments on the leaked image. What do you think about the triple camera module for the upcoming iPad? Let us know on our Facebook page, and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Upcoming iPad Pro to be equipped with A14X Bionic chip

The postponement of Apple's March event means that the iPad Pro won't be launched till April 2021. But there has been a lot of rumours about this device in recent months, so we know quite a bit about it. Now, we also know the exact chipset it would have.

According to 9to5Mac, the latest beta of iOS 14.5 had codes referencing a '13G' GPU. It's speculated that this GPU belongs to the A14X Bionic chip, which is based on the Apple M1 chip used by Apple's latest MacBooks. In fact, this isn't the first time we've encountered this rumour. But references in iOS coding means that it's probably true.

For your information, devices with the Apple M1 chip deliver about 26% more performance than last year's iPad Pro. This alleged A14X Bionic chip can even outperform an Intel Core-i9 CPU. If we refer to a piece of older news from last year, this should be an older Intel Core i9-9880H CPU, which is about two generations behind by now. The gap with the latest Intel chip would be smaller, but we're still expecting the A14X Bionic to be much better.

Of course, a lot of the above is speculation, so do take it with a grain of salt. Having said that, would you buy this year's iPad Pro if its performance proves to be a vast improvement? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Upcoming iPhone 12 series could be priced from less than ~RM2354

Based on a statement by @omegaleaks on the user’s Twitter account, it seems that the cheapest variant of the iPhone 12 series 4G smartphones could be priced below USD549 (~RM2354). While not much is known in regards to the pricing of the rest of the devices, the source did mention that the 5G variants of the series will be priced around USD100 (~RM428) more expensive.

However, do take some of the information mentioned with a grain of salt due to the fact that Apple has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there is no news on the Malaysia release date, exact tech specs, or local pricing for now.

my first iphone rumor is the 4g version of the 12 and 12 maxiphone 12(4g) if it happens will be 549$4g 12 max will be 649$ and there 5g prices are 649 and 749 just like jon prosser said.

Would you be interested in getting the Apple iPhone 12 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Upcoming iPhone's camera might not be a huge upgrade from current generation iPhones

Based on a statement by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, it seems that Apple’s upcoming iPhones that will be coming this year might not come with a huge bump in camera specs compared last year’s iPhone 12 series. The aforementioned analyst also mentioned to not expect a huge bump in hardware until the year 2022.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Apple 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, as well as exact tech specs of the upcoming iPhone 13 smartphone?

What are your thoughts on the upcoming iPhone series so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Upcoming vivo X70 series expected to feature 44W wired fast charging

The vivo X70 series expected to arrive in September might have another tech specs leaked. Through the Chinese's 3C certification agency, we know that both the vivo X70 and X70 Pro could offer 44W fast charging when they arrive.

Based on the listing, the V2130A is rumoured to be the vanilla X70 while the V2134A is the X70 Pro. It is also worth mentioning that the previous X60 and X60 Pro came with 33W charging support. Although it's not a huge leap, it's still nice to see an upgrade. Meanwhile, the X60 Pro Plus already has a 55W charging support, which leaves us wondering if the vivo X70 Pro Plus will support up to 66W.

Besides battery performance, the vivo X70 series is rumoured to use a 1/1.5-inch sensor as well as 5-axis image stabilization. It is also expected to sport a 120Hz display with 1080p+ resolution and a single centered punch hole. For the processor, a tipster claimed that the upcoming series will use the same chipset as the X60, but with a higher clock speed.

What do you think about the upcoming vivo X70 series? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone


Upcoming vivo Y51 to come equipped with 6.58-inch and 5000mAh internal battery

Based on a tweet by vivo Indonesia on their Twitter account, it seems that vivo will be releasing the vivo Y51 at the price of 3599000 Rupiah (~RM1044) and it will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, as well as a quad-camera setup with up to a 48MP rear sensor. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us an idea on what to expect when the smartphone is officially available in the local market.

Other than the tech specs mentioned above, the smartphone will also come equipped with an 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, 6.58-inch display, as well as a 5000mAh internal battery that supports 18W fast charging. Not only that, but it seems that the phone will also get a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

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With all that said, what are your thoughts on the new vivo Y51 smartphone that’s about to be released very soon? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Upcoming vivo or iQOO device to come with SD870, 120Hz display, and more

Based on a statement by gizmochina, it seems that a vivo or an iQOO smartphone may have been spotted, hinting that it will be unveiled somewhere around March 2021. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the global market.

In terms of the tech specs, the smartphone in question is expected to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, 120Hz display, and a 4400mAh internal battery that supports up to 65W fast charging. As for the camera specs, not much is known other than it comes equipped with an IMX598 which comes with OIS while the other camera sensors remain largely unknown.

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

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


Upcoming vivo phone will come equipped with SD870 chipset based on results from Geekbench

Based on a statement by digital chat station on the user’s weibo account, it seems that an upcoming vivo smartphone is expected to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs, our source did mention that it will most likely be an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 865 chipset.

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

Would you be interested in getting the phone that’s equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


(Update) Celcom and Digi now offering Apple iPhone 8 (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition series

In this short announcement, both Celcom and Digi has announced that Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition will be available in their stores nationwide. Starting with Digi, the duo will appear on the shelves on 24 April 2018, customers can start to order the red-hot flagship on 2 May 2018 but no price details were given out yet, as it will only be revealed on the day itself.

On the other hand, Celcom has already start the order today (27 April 2018) on their website here or the nearest Bluecube stores. They will offer three models - an iPhone 8 (64GB), iPhone 8 (256GB) and iPhone 8 Plus (256GB), starting from RM83/month with FIRST Platinum Plus or RM123 with Device Protection enabled.

This marks the second time that Apple is releasing the two (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition devices, with a purpose to aid the Global Fund HIV/AIDS. To recap the specs, it has an A11 Bionic Chip designed for AR experiences, a Retina HD Display of 4.7-inch (iPhone 8) and 5.5-inch (iPhone 8 Plus), a dual rear 12MP + 12MP camera on the big one and a new Portrait Lighting mode that gives studio lighting effects.

We think Maxis and U Mobile might also come up with their own package plans, so stay tuned for that. For more information on the iPhone 8 series, you can check out more right here and stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


(Update) Digi said to restart your phone to resolve the "intermittent internet connectivity" issue

Update: We saw some reports that the Digi signal and MyDigi app are back to normal. If you still can't get any line, Digi recommends restarting the phone and checking the connection afterwards. For us, switching aeroplane mode on and off or exiting and opening the MyDigi app again works too

In this short news, it seems that many Digi users are experiencing unstable mobile internet lines across Malaysia (or perhaps just KL itself). Initially, Digi performed system migration maintenance from the 25th until the 26th of October but it seems that some problems are persisting.

About an hour ago, Digi posted an update that the team is currently working on the issue so some services are still unavailable at the moment. The MyDigi app is also still inaccessible but the company said Postpaid and Prepaid users can still manage our account via *128#. Other than that, it also seems that some areas aren't having a good signal such as Cheras and possibly remote areas.

For a full list of available reload and bill payment channels, Digi said you can visit the webpage right here for your reference. We will be updating this news article again when Digi's line is back to normal. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple iOS 12 is now available for download, focuses on performance features even for older devices

The latest Apple iOS 12 is now available in Malaysia for download (a large 1.57GB) and will work with all devices that worked with the previous iOS 11. Rather than a visual change, the new iOS focuses on performance this time, offering faster app launches and multitasking even for older devices along with a few new features.

These new features include an improved AR or Augmented Reality via ARKit 2 that can play augmented content better and a Measure tool (like a ruler that you can point), more customizable Memoji and Animoji, a smarter Siri with Shortcuts (sort of like short macros) and last but not least, Grouped Notifications (so you don’t get a slew of different notifications all in one go).

There’s also Screen Time when you don’t want to be disturbed but many of the features do feel a lot like Apple is just playing catch-up with Android but you can see the full list of updates at the Apple site. Hopefully it does indeed speed up your old iPhone or iPad but stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news and reviews.


(Update) Huge crowds converge on Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, MateBook D and MateBook X Pro (sold out!) sales launch

The sales launch roadshows for the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, MateBook X Pro and MateBook D have gone off with a bang. With huge crowds gathering at Pavilion KL, the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro came to Malaysia at RM2799 and RM3599 respectively.

Also coming to Malaysia was the Huawei MateBook X Pro with 8th Generation Intel Core i7 from RM6999. The MateBook X Pro with Intel Core i5 came in for RM4999 while the MateBook D got priced from RM2999. Freebies like a Bluetooth Mouse, Huawei Backpack, Leather sleeve case and one year Microsoft Office 365 subscription were also included.

Also on hand for the launch at Pavilion KL today was Dr Say Shaziril but the roadshow should continue until tomorrow. Other roadshows at Queensbay Mall Penang and AEON Mall Dato' Onn in Johor Bahru should continue as well, so if you'd like to take a closer look tomorrow you know where to go.

Bill Liu, Country Director of Huawei Malaysia and Matthew Ng, Deputy Country Director of Huawei Malaysia with the first 3 buyers of the Huawei Mate 20 series in Malaysia

(Update) While Huawei Malaysia were well prepared for the huge crowd of Huawei Mate 20 series users, the Huawei Matebook series unexpectedly sold out on the first day of sales. As such, those who pre-ordered a MateBook can still come collect their laptops at the roadshows ending tomorrow, but new customers will have to place bookings at the roadshows and all HUAWEI Experience Stores. In addition, customers can also purchase the HUAWEI MateBook series at SenQ and Lazada online stores.

The Huawei MateBook X Pro and MateBook D were also available

Some of the freebies that come with the Huawei MateBooks


(Update) Lazada.my opens Samsung Galaxy Note8 pre-order

Earlier on, we posted this exclusive RM50 coupon sale for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 pre-order sales from Lazada.my and us but due to some unforeseen circumstances, the voucher code has been deactivated. So for those who have already claimed the voucher, Lazada will honor that purchase.

Of course, this is not to say that you can't purchase the Note 8. You still can but just not with the free RM50 voucher from Lazada. As a reward for our loyal TechNavers we are still offering this RM50 voucher but in the form of cash back from us.

To claim this RM50 cash back, the first 100 TechNavers to make the purchase from the link below (you must click on the purchase button at the bottom of THIS page) have to submit their receipts to us via our Facebook email. However, it will be based on the date of the receipt so do make sure to send it in.

Like Samsung Malaysia's special pre-order bundle package, anyone who pre-orders from Lazada.my will get a Cash Rebate of RM321, a free 5100mAh Powerbank worth RM269, a Samsung Clear Cover (In-Box) and a one year Samsung Protection Plus worth RM298.

If you want to check out other pre-order sales, we just did a comparison article between Celcom, Digi, Maxis, U Mobile and YES' plan for the Note 8. So visit here if you want to know more.


(Update) Malaysians to get full refund or exchange to another Samsung device from the Galaxy Note 7 pre-order

As you may already know by now, Samsung has already ceased all operations and production of the Galaxy Note 7 globally. That being said, Samsung Malaysia Electronics has issued a new statement for Malaysians who have pre-order the phone will definitely get a full refund or exchange to another Samsung device. Below is the official statement from the company:

"With the recent reported cases involving the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd urges all pre-order owners of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to power off their devices immediately. Pursuant thereto, the option of refund or exchange to the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge will be made available for the pre-order owners provided that they return their current Samsung Galaxy Note 7 accordingly."

So my fellow Malaysians, you can expect a call from the Samsung Customer Service on 13 October 2016 onwards. This also inclides all related mobile network operators or participating retail partners to have your full refund or exchanging another Samsung device. Below is a guideline to get your refund or exchange your Galaxy Note 7:

Note: Purchases made during pre-order came with a Samsung wireless charger and battery pack. As these are complimentary gifts, customers are not required to return them.

Note: This offer is not valid for any other promotions of Galaxy S7 edge.

For further inquiries, kindly contact Samsung Malaysia Careline at 1-800-88-7799 or visit this QnA page from Samsung. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Update: Maxis Internet mobile data restored

UPDATE: We have received a statement from Maxis that the line is restored. In their statement, they said "We would like to update our customers who were experiencing network disruptions earlier, that services are being restored gradually, and expect full restoration soon. We would like to once again thank our customers for their understanding and patience."

Yup, you're not alone. Maxis' Internet mobile data service is currently down. That said, it's not entirely the whole network as not everyone is experiencing the issue as we speak.

From our side, half of our members still have a 4G network using Maxis while others don't even in the same area. Some Hotlink users aren't experiencing the disrupted service but one of our members is in other areas. On the other hand, a trip to the Twitter page will let you see how many Maxis users are sharing their frustration with the disrupted service.

Maxis is aware of this matter and replied to the users online that there are some technical glitches. The team is working to restore the service back online and it may take up to 4-6 hours depending on the condition. We will be keeping an eye out on this to see when it finally restores back. We will update this page again so stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com


(Update) Maybank services were temporarily down and they are now back online

Update: Banking services on all of Maybank's channels are back to normal

In another episode, it seems that Maybank services are temporarily down (again). So if you think it's your internet issue, it's not and Maybank is currently working to resolve the issue as we speak.

On their social platforms, it has been confirmed that the Maybank services that are unavailable for usage are the Maybank2u web and mobile app, the ATMs and Self Service Terminals (SSTs), branch banking as well as debit card usage. Besides that, it seems that the MAE app is also temporarily down.

We have no idea when the services will be ok. For now, all we can do is just wait and be patient before the tiger gets well again. We will be monitoring the process and updating this page again when the services are back to normal. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


(Update) New Crush Red honor View10 edition coming soon to Malaysia on 8 February 2018

(Update) In this short announcement, honor Malaysia is excited to announce that Malaysia will be receiving the new Crush Red honor View10 edition on 8 February 2018. Initially slated to released in mid-February, Zhao Zhiwei, Head of honor Malaysia said the company has worked hard to push it as early as possible for their fans and this will put Malaysia on the map as the first country in the world to get it. However, we are still in the dark of what the price tag would be, but we think it should be the same RM2099.

The View10 is honor's first smartphone to feature an artificial intelligence together with the Kirin 970 chipset, enabling it to think, learn and react according to the user's daily task. It is optimised with a 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, running on EMUI 8.0 that's based on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Users can have a sneak preview of the new red View10 by visiting honor’s Facebook page right here. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


(Update) OPPO F5 now on a RM199 discount until 1 April 2018

In this short announcement, OPPO Malaysia has announced that there will be a 3-day special promotion deal for the OPPO F5, where customers can purchase the device at RM1098 RM1099 (new update, it's RM199 discount instead of RM200) starting today (30 March 2018) until 1 April 2018. The original price tag was RM1298 and for a mid-range selfie smartphone, we think it's not too bad. To recap the tech-specs, it sports a 20MP front camera with A.I. Beauty Recognition technology, 4GB + 32GB memory, a 6-inch FullView Display in 18:9 ratio (with FHD+ resolution), 3200mAh battery and more. The device is sold exclusively at OPPO's official website and concept stores only. That's it, folks! Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Update: Power fully restored throughout Peninsular Malaysia, outage caused by damaged equipment in Yong Peng

UPDATE 2.0: TNB in another statement announced that as of 3.02pm today, power has been fully restored to all areas that were affected by outages throughout Peninsular Malaysia. Furthermore, initial investigation found that the major outage started at 12.39pm today and was caused by a damaged equipment at Yong Peng North TNB substation, Johor.

UPDATE: TNB has confirmed that the outage involved 2.2GW or 10 percent of the national grid. TNB has managed to restore power within 20 to 40 minutes after the outage in areas outside of Klang Valley, with power in other affected areas to be gradually restored while it investigates the incident.

If you’re currently reading this on your mobile phone while your home power is out, you’re not alone as an unscheduled power outage is affecting major areas across Peninsular Malaysia today. These include locations within Klang Valley such as Shah Alam, Nilai, Hulu Langat, Bukit Jalil, Selayang, Segambut, Cheras, Seri Kembangan, Bangi and Kuala Lumpur.

In fact, according to a report by The Vibes, even areas outside of Klang Valley are experiencing power outage, including Kota Bharu, Ipoh, Penang, Kuantan and Seremban. Besides that, the outage has also afected telecommunication services in the region, whereby Digi has come out to notify its customers that there are also currently experiencing network interruptions in most areas within Klang Valley.

Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has since posted a brief statement through its TNB Careline Facebook page confirming the incident and is currently investigating the source of the outage. Furthermore, TNB also apologised for the inconvenience and stressed that it is hard at work to restore power to the areas affected.

What do you guys think of this blackout incident? Is your home or office affected too? Share your experiences with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond.


(Update) Samsung Galaxy S10 5G is Galaxy S10 X and Samsung foldable phones may be unveiled on February 20 from ~RM2928

The Samsung Galaxy S10 5G smartphone has been reported to be called Samsung Galaxy S10 X. According to ETNews, a Korean publication, the X stands for not only 10 but also ‘experience’ as well as ‘expand’. It is speculated that the device will be unveiled alongside the rest of the S10 series on February 20.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 X may feature a 6.7 inch display equipped with a UD fingerprint scanner, a quad rear camera setup and dual selfie cameras and an impressive 5000mAh battery capacity. Tech specs include 10GB RAM (or more) and 1TB of storage (it is speculated that the internal storage may be 512GB and expandable up to 512GB).

(Update) No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but the 5G Galaxy S10 X is expected to be priced from 800000 won (~RM2928) to 1.6 million won (~RM5852). Considering how there's no actual 5G network in place just yet users who do buy the 5G version may end up with a very expensive 4G+ smartphone instead.

Samsung has placed ads for the Samsung Galaxy S10 range launching on billboards in Paris earlier and it seems like the ads are also pointing to another smartphone’s release on the same day as the Samsung Galaxy S10 series’ launch. The two giant billboards in the historical areas of Paris has a specific line that indicates that the smartphone mentioned may be the company’s foldable smartphone.

The Korean letters on the billboard translates to “The future unfolds” and also has another sentence, “February 20th”. If this is true, we may just see Samsung’s much anticipated foldable smartphone much earlier than we thought. Personally, we’re skeptical about how the foldable smartphone may do on the market due to its exorbitant price tag. For now, we’ll just wait and see. Which smartphone are you most excited to see next month? For more Samsung news, make sure to check back at TechNave.com!


(Update) Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Telco Plans Comparison

Are you one of the unlucky customers who couldn't secure the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge pre-order at their website? No worries, Celcom, Maxis and Digi have recently announced their package plans for the device and you can make a pre-order through them now! We have made a chart for you below and you can make a comparison from there, but you can also open up our phone plan comparison tool for a more specific comparison according to your own specifications but the tables below should help you determine which plan bundle works best for you.

Note - The current Digi Postpaid promotion plans above is valid until 30 June 2016.

Update #2 - Customers who purchase the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge will also be able to enjoy Digi’s consistent high-speed Internet access through Malaysia’s widest 4G LTE network, currently standing at 72% population coverage and with LTE-A coverage already capable of supporting 31% of Malaysians.

Not only that, if you plan to get one at the East Entrance Atrium at Mid Valley Megamall between 21 and 27 March for the Digi roadshow; you stand to win goodies worth RM318, and also enjoy an additional RM200 discount at Digi Android Hub Stores on 18 March. Digi is also giving away free Samsung Gear VR headsets to customers when they sign up for a Digi Postpaid 238 plan, plus this offer is limited to first 50 customers per store only, hurry up while stock last!


Apple iOS 7 Device and Features chart

Apple's iOS 7 operating system has finally become downloadable for everyone with a compatible Apple device. The full list of Apple devices capable of downloading the iOS 7 update include the Apple iPod Touch, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 2, iPad with Retina display (iPad 3 and iPad 4) and iPad mini. However, some devices will get certain features while some others will not. To check what features you'll be getting with your device, check out our device and features chart below. As always when updating something as big as an operating system, always remember to backup all your important data on the device and make sure you have enough space to download and install everything (in this case 3GB of free space is the recommended amount). Make sure you also have a fast connection and a full battery, just in case.


[Update] Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Malaysia available on pre-order for RM5888 till 22 March!

To those who have been waiting for it, the wait is over! Samsung Malaysia has announced that the Galaxy Z Flip is coming to Malaysia and it's now available for pre-orders starting from 10 am to 10 pm today. You'll be able to book your own Samsung foldable flip phone for RM5888.

Customers who pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip will be entitled to the Samsung Galaxy Z Premier Service, which includes a 24/7 Premium Careline, as well as free on-site pick-up and delivery support within the first 12 months of purchase. In addition, you will be given access to the Priority/Express Lane at Samsung service centres and a one-time free screen replacement, as long as it's within the first 12 months of purchase.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung's new foldable device for 2020 that has great specs and some cool features. It houses a Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display that can fold in half. There's also a small secondary screen on the back to display notifications, two 12MP rear cameras, and a 10MP front selfie camera.

Samsung has already launched the pre-order site for the Galaxy Z Flip in Malaysia. Would you be purchasing one for yourself? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.

[Update] The pre-order period has been extended to 22 March 2020, which means you now have more time to make that purchase decision!


(Update) The MAE app, M2U MY app and Maybank2u web are now back online

Update: As of 7PM, Maybank has updated that all of the services are back to normal

If you are wondering why you can't access your MAE and M2U MY app, you're not alone. At the time of posting, it seems that the services on the apps are down for at least two hours and counting.

Maybank just confirmed that the MAE and M2U MY apps are experiencing "intermittent slowness". From our experience, it was difficult to make an online payment as well as login into your account. Even if you did log in, your account information won't be available and so as your MAE app ewallet being "empty". Moreover, the company has also confirmed that the Maybank2u website, debit card usage and FPX (Financial Process Exchange) payment is temporarily unavailable.

#MBBAlert Dear valued customers,Kindly be informed that we are currently experiencing intermittent slowness on MAE app, M2U MY app and Maybank2u web.(2/2)

We will be keeping an eye on the recovery on the MAE app, M2U MY app and the Maybank2u website. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Update - foodpanda app is now back online

Update - foodpanda's online payment was previously down and after several hours, it's now back online

So it's not you, but it seems that foodpanda is experiencing an error for its online payment system. They have confirmed it on their official Facebook page and currently working to resolve to issue as we speak.

According to some of the comments, some have said the COD option isn't working on the app as well. Another also said that even though the online payment is unsuccessful, the credit or debit card still got charged. Whatever the problem is, the foodpanda team also released a statement on this matter:

"foodpanda is currently experiencing some technical downtime on the platform. We are aware that this is affecting the customer ordering process and we’re truly sorry for this poor experience.

The team is currently working towards resolving this situation as soon as possible. In the meantime, customers can reach out to [email protected] for support on their orders.

We would like to once again sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused, and would like to assure everyone that we are working hard  to provide the best delivery experience for our partners, riders and customers as soon as possible."

While no reason is known (yet), they encourage customers who have ordered food and drinks this afternoon to opt for "Cash On Delivery" (or maybe it's best to not use the app for the time being). We have no idea how long this will take but we will surely keep this page updated when the issue is solved. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


(Updated) 12.12 Gadget Promotion Sales You Should Check Out!

12.12 sales promotion are coming real soon and there are just too many news of upcoming deal breakers coming into our mailbox. With this, we have decided to compile all of them here so that you can have a one-stop for all your gadget hunting list this week. This list comprises well-known brands such as Huawei, HONOR, vivo, OPPO, Xiaomi, Samsung, ASUS, Realme, Logitech, Shopee, Lazada, Alibaba and Alcatel (so far). Without further ado, here are our 12.12 Gadget Promotion Sales You Should Check Out!

First up, customers will get to enjoy some discounts again up to 40% on selected Huawei devices and free gifts worth up to RM500K. In fact, the more you spend, the higher the chance that you will get invited to an exclusive Huawei Christmas Night on 20 December 2018 at Poseidon’s Reserve Caviar & Oyster Bar. On top of that, there will be a Slash Deals (at 12PM) and free delivery for all gadgets or accessories (up to 20% discount) starting from 10 until 12 December 2018 with no minimum purchase required.

Also, happening on 10 – 20 December 2018 - Viu users can redeem a RM450 rebate voucher with the promo code right here and purchase either the Nova 3 or P20 Pro, you will receive a 6-months free Viu subscription right after purchasing either one of the devices. Also, the Y Max will be making its debut on 12.12 with pre-orders plus free gift bundles for each purchase including Huawei AM116 Earphone, Huawei A2 Band, Y Max Flip Cover and a limited edition Huawei Xmas canvas bag. There are other free gifts too such as rebate vouchers, a professional tripod stand and an M-Pen stylus, but these free gifts are reserved for the Mate 20X, MediaPad M5 Pro, MateBook X Pro and Y Max.

You can check out more details right here today to see the latest updates.

Next, vivo Malaysia won't miss this one out as well. We have already written this news but overall, they will be giving out three different voucher codes at Shopee, with selected smartphones at a slashed price starting on 10 December (look out for the X21 at RM1599 only!) and follow their page to unlock super affordable prices on selected products!

In addition to that, also starting on 13 December 2018 - you will get a complimentary vivo headphone from purchasing either the vivo V11 and V11i. Purchasing the Y91i (RM599) will also give away a free vivo speaker and both promotions are available at all vivo Concept Stores, authorised dealers and collaboration partners and online marketplace at Lazada (and LMall), Shopee, 11street and its official online Vivo Store.

Starting from 10 December until 12 December 2018, Samsung Malaysia will have a bombard of products on sale, ranging from smartphones to home appliances. We have already talked about the Samsung Year End Treats sale last month, where you can get some freebies worth up to RM3599 from purchasing selected products.

However, it seems that for the smartphone category, you can only get a free wireless charger on the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9+ and Galaxy S9. And...yeah that's pretty much it. You can check out more details over here.

Of course, Lazada Malaysia is definitely on for this as well and for the first time ever - they will be introducing a livestream shopping feature on the Lazada app to provide shoppers, brands and sellers with a real-time interaction, discussion and product demonstration platform all at the same time. This will start on 8 December 2018, where Malaysians will be able to hang out with local celebrities, redeem exclusive vouchers, comment and send emoticons as well as share links to the livestream feed with their friends. Exclusive products and deals are only available during the livestreams and can be added to the cart during the feeds from 8 December till 12 December 2018. The items in the cart can be checked out from 10 to 12 December 2018.

Besides that, from 10 December 2018, shoppers will be able to slash 10 vouchers to redeem a Perodua Axia for free so be sure to invite your friends to Slash It as each voucher requires 250 slashes to claim. If you have achieved the 250 slashes, the voucher will automatically be saved in your Lazada Wallet. If you add the car to your cart and check out with the voucher on 12 December 2018 at 12:12PM, you will drive away with a brand-new ride (with terms and conditions applied). Let's not also forget about the house purchase on 12.12 as well, which you can read about right here.

If you're looking for some great gaming gears, look no further than Logitech as several of their peripherals are going on an amazing discount. There are a few notable ones such as the Logitech G213 Prodigy RGB Gaming Keyboard that's just going for RM170.80 only and what's more, you will get a RM25 voucher for spending a minimum of RM100, meaning you will just spending RM145.80 only!

Of course, there is also the mice price promo. One of the most affordable ones is the M170 Wireless Mouse for RM28.80. There are also some gaming headsets on a good promo price so if you want to know more, go over here to check it out!

On the other hand, the OPPO F7, F7 128GB and R15 Pro will have a special Flash Sale Hour and a 10% discount voucher on any models (besides the aforementioned three devices) starting from 10 December until 12 December 2018. On that note, especially on 10 December, the Flash Sale Hour will only start from 12AM until 9AM. The following prices of the devices will be RM699, RM999 and RM1599 respectively!

Then for Realme, starting at 12AM on 10 December 2018, customers will be able to run a "Slash It" where a 100 of them stands a chance to win five units of the Realme C1 from just RM0.99! All you have to do is tap on Slash It and Invite your friends and family through your social media. Make sure to track the status of the phone and click Get It Now when it reaches the targeted number of slashes. The special promotion sale will be RM399 and its regular retail price is RM449.

Besides that, Xiaomi Malaysia has multiple products going on a discount sale at its Lazada online store. And when we say multiple, we mean A LOT. As according to its Facebook page, there are 18 products on sale starting from 10 until 12 December 2018, but only the latest Mi 8 Pro won't have the discount. And knowing Xiaomi's reputation, best to act quickly while stock lasts! Below is the list of products and its promo price:

Another gadget to look out for is the Realme 2 Pro which will have a special offer on the said date and it will start exactly at midnight. If you purchase either one of the models on its page, you will receive 3000 Shopee Coins. Below is the list of the price tags:

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 will also launch in Shopee Malaysia too on its page, no price is mentioned yet but you can check out what we know about the phone so far right here.

Speaking of Shopee, fans of BLACKPINK can purchase concert tickets of the K-pop girl group's first-ever concert on 23 February 2019 at Malawati Indoor Stadium, Shah Alam. So on 12.12 from 12 noon onwards, the Blink Zone tickets which fans can purchase will be on a 10% discount and watch BLACKPINK members up front. On top of that, Shopee is also giving fans a RM12 off voucher if they pay RM5 for it which can be used for the 10% discount. The RM12 off voucher will be available on sale from 8 December onwards until 11 December 2018, 11.59PM. Do note that this is a first come first serve basis.

That's not all, Shopee is giving away flight tickets to Korea for two people as well as exclusive signed BLACKPINK CDs through its BLACKPINK Watch, Wish and Win Contest. The mechanics of this contest is simple - All you need to do is watch the Shopee BLACKPINK TV commercial on Facebook (with the BLACKPINK Ddu-Du Ddu-Du Shopee version), share the video and tag a friend, and wish Shopee “Happy Birthday” in the most creative way. The contest will end on 10 December 2018 on 11.59PM. You can watch Facebook Live on 11 December 2018 at 11.00PM to know if you're the winner. More information can be found here.

In the other corner, they are also holding two social media contests. One is from Shopee’s Facebook page from 7 December - 10 December, where you can play a game to help Shopee's Mascot, Sean to find his way to get a Realme 2 Pro. Then on its Instagram account, fans stand a chance to win a Realme 2 Pro by liking the Instagram account and tagging three friends. The will run from 9 – 11 December and the announcement of result will be via Instagram Story on 14 December 2018.

Ah yes, HONOR Malaysia will be holding another promotion sales following the success of 11.11. There are some appealing promotions, such as the Slash It Discounts where fans can experience discounts up to 15% on the HONOR 10 for RM1104 on 10 December. Then on 11 December, the HONOR 5X will drop to RM350. Fans will also get to bring home many exciting prizes and vouchers worth up to RM80 on Super Sales day, along with a Spin and Win game to win exciting prizes such as the HONOR Play (Player Edition). The promotion details can be seen in the table below:

There is also a Social Media Contest happening on 12.12, where customers can share and like a post to reduce the price of the HONOR Play Player Edition (black). Each share and like is worth RM0.30 and RM0.10 respectively and only one lucky winner will stand a chance to purchase the Honor Play Player Edition at the reduced price.

On top of that, the company is even allowing you to write a product review and stand a chance to win a RM10 voucher for Touch n' Go, but only for 100 lucky customers.

You can head over here for more details.

Alibaba Group will be kicking off a five-day 12.12 Year-End Sale starting on 8 December 2018 onwards with various cash vouchers, promo codes and discounts. There's a treasure hunt interactive game in Taobao platform where shoppers can unlock promo code and its Facebook page. Moreover, they can also get more deals on Tmall and Taobao websites, as well as Taobao and Taobao Lite apps. Below is a list of what you can take advantage of:

Taobao and Tmall websites, Mobile Taobao and Taobao Lite apps:

Alcatel are also holding 12.12 Sales and two smartphones will have a slashed price. The Alcatel 1 and Alcatel 5V will be on sale for an amazing RM99 and RM399 respectively. These two devices will be on sale on 11street for a limited time at 12AM, so if you get the Alcatel 1, you will get a free screen protector and a casing, whereas if you get the latter, you will also get the same freebies but with an added mystery gift box.

To find out more or for those who wish to save the date can check out its online store on 11street here.

We'll be updating 12.12 promotions all the way up until the big day, so keep watch on this space and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


(Updated) 9.9 tech gadget sales compilation - Lazada, Shopee, Samsung, OPPO, HONOR, Huawei, Xiaomi, vivo and realme

New update - Added in Lazada and Samsung Malaysia at the bottom

At this point, it seems that there is a sale literally every month and you might already be bored of it. But if you are still hunting for some good gadget deals, we got you covered as always.

In this 9.9 tech gadget sales compilation article, we got ourselves some news from Shopee, OPPO, HONOR, Huawei, Xiaomi, vivo and realme. We may add more brands to this list if there's any. So for the time being, do check out what they have to offer in store for you.

If you're not familiar with Shopee's tactics, they tend to have sales as low as according to the month. For example, selected electronics for this month are starting from as low as RM9.90. This includes Samsung, Xiaomi, Apple, realme, Huawei, and more with massive discounts on selected products ranging from laptops and smartphones. Below is the table of phones on discount for your reference:

There are plenty of other gadgets on sale such as audio, computers and accessories, cameras, drones, wearables, TVs, vacuum cleaners and many more. To know more about the Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day, you can visit https://shopee.com.my/m/99.

For OPPO Malaysia, the sale will begin from the 9th until the 14th of September 2021 with up to RM95% off but at the maximum capped at RM99. During 9.9 from midnight to 2 AM, selected products will be RM99 off and come with bundled gifts as well. For starters, those who get the OPPO Reno6 Pro will also have a Shopee Voucher worth RM100, Marshall Backpack (RM319), Mighty Mug (RM79), 1 Year Screen Damage Protection (RM139), a 1TB HeyTap Cloud Storage (RM343) and an add on pair of OPPO Enco Air wireless earbuds for just RM9.90.

Besides that, you may also purchase an OPPO A74 for RM777 or the Reno5 for RM1499. During the Shopee 9.9 and Super Brand Day sale, be sure to look out for RM99 Deals exclusively on 9.9 where you will have the opportunity to purchase the OPPO A16, A74 4G, A74 5G, Reno5 F, Enco Air, Enco Buds, and OPPO Band at scheduled times throughout the day at only RM99.

HONOR Malaysia will have sales on both Lazada and Shopee where customers can be rewarded with gifts such as a 3-month JOOX VIP voucher, HONOR Laptop Backpack and a wireless mouse. The company will hold a 3-day promotion on Lazada (9th-11th) but only a day at Shopee on 9.9 itself. Below is the list of devices on promo:

Yes, if you have been following Huawei Malaysia's sale, the company is still at it for more than a month with the same products but going at full force with attractive prices and bundle packages. Anyway, you can check out the Huawei 9.9 Sale on its online store on Lazada and Shopee with a wide range of products such as wearables, accessories, routers, laptops, monitors, displays, tablets and audio. Below are the phones and bundle packages that you can get:

MateStation S + HUAWEI Display 23.8 AD80 Bundle

HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER Eyewear II Black MYMA-01 + HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 pro

Available on Lazada and Shopee as well, Xiaomi Malaysia will host a one-day-only special event for the Mi fans to purchase a wide variety of products, including the latest Mi TV P1 series. With deals of up to RM300 off and exclusive gifts on selected Xiaomi smartphones and ecosystem products in Malaysia, below is a list of Xiaomi phones and ecosystem products for your reference:

Like the others, vivo Malaysia will also have 9.9 sales on both Lazada and Shopee but with some exclusive products. If you get a new vivo phone at Shopee, you can redeem vouchers that give up to 95% discount and 15% Shopee coins cashback. If you join the vivo membership programme at vivo official’s store on Shopee Mall, you get to enjoy members-only exclusive vouchers up to RM100*. For every RM1 spent, customers get to earn 1 point and redeem coupons and gifts with the collected points. Additionally, members can earn double points when purchasing any vivo devices from the 7th – 9th of September 2021.

Meanwhile at Lazada, there is also up to 95% discount. Depending on the phone purchased, you can receive complimentary gifts* worth up to RM598, including X60 gift box, car vacuum, Khind hairdryer, V21 U-shape neck pillow, wireless sports earphone, mask clip and power bank. Customers who spend a minimum of RM100 will enjoy a rebate up to 95%, capped at RM29*. For every spend of RM99, customers will be entitled to Lazada Bonus up to RM9 off. Moreover, customers who make their payment using the CIMB credit card will receive up to RM70 discount, with a minimum spend of RM1099.

Finally, realme Malaysia will throw the upcoming 9.9 Kaw Kaw Deals with up to 65% off on both Lazada and Shopee. realme fans can now get their hands on the newly-launched realme GT Master Edition (8GB+128GB) during its first sale on 9 September with the promotional price of RM1399 on Lazada. As for fans who prefer getting a bigger variant, they will receive a complimentary realme Soundbar worth RM129 upon purchasing the realme GT Master Edition (8GB+256GB) variant. Below is the table for your reference:

Lazada Malaysia also has a ton of plans for 9.9. In fact, it's going to be a big one as the company has a full month of activities starting with the exclusive midnight deals later at 12 AM. For the first two hours of the 9.9 sales, Lazada Malaysia will offer customers an extra 10% off voucher and 999 LazCoins giveaway*, in addition to existing promotions from 12 AM to 2 AM later. The 10% off voucher can be stacked on top of selected LazMall Crazy Brand Mega Offers. After you complete the checkout process before 2 AM, the 999 LazCoins will be automatically credited to you on the app*.

Besides the LazMall Crazy Brand Mega Offers and Exclusive Midnight Deals. There are also the RM9-off-every-RM99-spent Lazada Bonus, Free Shipping vouchers, and up to 60% off discounts are also offered throughout Lazada’s 9.9 Sale from 9 September to 11 September. But it doesn't end there, LazMall will host a Super Brand Day or Brand Spotlight with a special brand partner to offer amazing deals to customers throughout September which you can view below for your reference:

Finally, Samsung Malaysia has some great offers on its online store in LazMall. From 12 AM until 2 AM later, the Galaxy M32 will be on sale for RM889 (RRP RM1099). Not only that, there is a RM150 voucher off the Galaxy Note20 Ultra and customers may enjoy up to RM900 off on selected Galaxy devices from the 9th until the 11th of September 2021. Below is the table for your reference of some highlighted phone promo sales:

That's all, folks. Do stay tuned for more trending tech gadget deals only at TechNave.com.


(Updated) A new OPPO F9 Jade Green model coming in January 2019

Just when you thought the OPPO F9 will stay quiet in 2019, OPPO Malaysia has announced that there will be a new colour addition for the mid-range selfie smartphone this January 2019. Called as Jade Green, it is believed that this special edition will be available for Malaysia only (disclaimer: we think) just before Lunar New Year kicks off in February 2019.

From what we can see from the cover image that they sent, the back cover features a gradient light cyan to a lush green shade with rose gold (or pink) as the body frame, as well as for the camera bump and the outer ring of the fingerprint sensor. To be honest, it kinds of reminds me of the Apple iPhone model but I digress, this upcoming F9 model looks great and should be a fan favourite for those who like that colour.

Or...if you prefer other colours, the F9 is also available in Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue and Starry Purple and they also look as great. To recap, the selfie smartphone features a 16MP + 2MP dual rear camera and a 25MP front camera on the Waterdrop notch on top of the 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. The processor is carrying a Mediatek Helio P60 chipset, running on 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Also, it has a VOOC Flash Charge technology. Sweet.

Stay tuned for more OPPO news as we will be updating this page at TechNave.com.


(Updated) ASUS Malaysia to bring the new ZenBook and VivoBook series into Malaysia starting from RM2899

Today, ASUS Malaysia has announced the new ZenBook and VivoBook series will be coming into Malaysia starting at the end of June. The ZenBook 3 Deluxe is already available across all ASUS concept store, follwoed by the VivoBook S15 in July, and the ZenBook Flip S, ZenBook Pro and VivoBook Pro 15 in August. The full price for each laptop has also been announced, check out below to see which model will come into Malaysia.

To check the full details of the specifications and the laptop design, kindly head our ASUS coverage during the Computex 2017 event here. Stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


Updated ASUS PadFone S Plus coming to Malaysia soon?

When it was first released last year, the ASUS PadFone S made a big splash as one of the most feature-filled value smartphones for below RM1K. Retailing at just RM899 it packed in a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB storage, a 5-inch full HD display, 4G LTE, NFC, IPX2 splash resistance and a 13MP rear camera with 4K and slow motion video recording. While we've yet to see any PadFone S 2 yet, there may be another option in the form of the ASUS PadFone S Plus, which packs in 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage on top of everything else. Leaked by Dynamics Distribution, the PadFone S Plus looks to be compatible with the same accessories, including the docking station and wireless bluetooth keyboard. The additional RAM and storage should add on a bit more in terms of performance but it should feel like the original PadFone S so you can read our ASUS PadFone S review here for a clearer idea. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it should be soon as Dynamics Distribution is the local distributor for ASUS and many other mobile devices.


(Updated) Celcom services will use 6% SST from 6 September 2018 onwards

(Updated) As Sales and Service Tax (SST) takes effect this month, Celcom Axiata Berhad has a short announcement regarding its prepaid service that will be in effect from 6 September 2018 onwards. The company will be providing tax rebates to all Malaysian customers who have purchased prepaid plans since 1 September until 5 September 2018, in the form of on-net call freebies as stated on their website.  So if you're one of those who did, it's best to head down to your nearest BlueCube or their website to resolve it. It should be noted that 6% SST still applies for non-Malaysians and other Celcom services as well. If you have any questions, you may visit their FAQ section right here and stay tuned for more Celcom news at TechNave.com.


(Updated) Comparison: Apple iPhone XS, XS Max and XR promo plans by U Mobile, Digi, Maxis and Celcom

U Mobile, Digi, Maxis and Celcom have announced that they will be offering the latest Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR on 26 October 2018. To add on to that, the pre-order is now live today (19 October 2018) onwards at 3.01PM on its official orange website, just like the Apple Malaysia website. Without further ado, let's check out what each telco is offering!

All U Mobile subscribers can get either the iPhone XS, XS Max or the XR with the Unlimited HERO P99 postpaid plan. In fact, users can save up to RM1350 on the iPhone XS Max (512GB model) and the most affordable one is the iPhone XR at RM2499. If you prefer to wait on the debut launch day on 26 October 2018, the orange telco's retail price will be just RM5699 instead of the original RRP which is RM7049. Users will also get to enjoy postpaid plan's unlimited internet data (no speed cap), unlimited calls to any network, free 3GB roaming data (in 12 countries) and free 30GB mobile hotspot.

The postpaid plan for iPhone XS (left) and iPhone XR (right)

By the way, there will be a U Special Promo starting from 19 October 2018, 3.01PM – 31 October 2018, 11.59PM. The first 100 U Special customers who purchase either one of the new iPhones with Unlimited HERO P99 plan will bring home a pair of Apple AirPods for free! But that's not all, the first 20 customers who walk in and does the same action will also receive one unit of iPhone 6S+ (32GB) for free. After that, the next 80 customers can qualify for a lucky draw to win prizes such as phone accessories, vouchers and if they are lucky enough, a brand new iPhone XS Max (64GB). This will be held in U Mobile Experience Centre (Berjaya Times Square).

Besides that, users can also opt for the i40 prepaid plan for either one of the new iPhones as well. No price is listed on the main website yet, but users will be able to enjoy 1.5GB internet data, 40 free minutes worth of calls to all networks and 20 free SMSes to all networks. For more information, you may visit u.com.my.

Next up, Digi has also released news from their side. According to the website, the yellow telco pre-order will also start from 19 October until 24 October 2018 and its official launch sales are scheduled on 26 October 2018 in all Digi stores. The starting price is RM3177 thanks to the discount but if you want a higher memory model, the discount will get lesser going as high as RM4662 (iPhone XS 512GB) or RM5067 (iPhone XS Max 512GB). But still, better than the original RRP. Unfortunately, there's still no news about the iPhone XR yet (to be updated).

The available postpaid plans for the new iPhone XS series are Digi Postpaid 190, 160, 120 and 80, going up to 100GB woroth of Internet data, unlimited calls to any networks, free roaming 5GB data (and 60 mins call). Digi customers who pre-order will get to enjoy free Digi Shield and priority delivery. You can check out the full details at their website here.

On Maxis' part, they will only be offering three plans as usual but with three options - the standard Zerolution360, Zerolution and normal contract for all new iPhones models. The most affordable one is obviously the iPhone XR starting from RM1916, if you want the big guns, the iPhone XS Max 512GB model cost RM5081. Alternatively, you can choose to pay on a monthly basis such as RM104 per month on Zerolution360.

Maxis postpaid plans offers up to 60GB All-Day Internet data (no split for weekend), unlimited calls and SMS to any networks and shares up to 4 lines. You can check the full details over at their page here.

Finally, the blue telco are offering four postpaid plans - Gold Plus, Gold Supreme, Platinum and Platinum Plus that includes EasyPhone as well. On its Platinum Plus plan, the the cheapest you can get is RM1918 for the iPhone XR 64GB model, while the iPhone XS Max 512GB is slated for RM5078. If you prefer renting the new iPhone, you can go for as low as RM58 per month.

Celcom's postpaid plans is still the same, offering as much as 100GB of Internet data and unlimited calls and texts to all network. We will keep an eye on Celcom's page after they solve the traffic issue. In addition, early birds will receive a free black carbon casing (while stock lasts) and orders before 21 October will be delivered on 26 October. If you order it after the said date, you will get it on 27 October onwards. You can check out more details right here.

Stay tuned for more telco news at TechNave.com.


Apple iOS 7 beta 4 confirms fingerprint scanner for iPhone 5S

For those not in the know (or aren't an Apple iOS developer) then know this, Apple's iOS 7 beta 4 has been released. Apart from the new features and bug fixes, going through the change log confirms a new fingerprint scanner for the upcoming Apple iPhone 5S. This was found by developer Hamza Sood who discovered a folder labeled "BiometricKitUI". This folder contained script which described processes that show a fingerprint scanner in action. This included statements like "a person holding an iPhone with their left hand while touching the Home button with their thumb" or "A fingerprint that changes colour during the setup process". This would be a definite change from the norm as most 'S' upgrades to the Apple iPhone have largely been software and not hardware related.


(Updated) Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 & Z Flip3 pre-order plans by Celcom, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile

Update - U Mobile's pre-order details are added below

Seems like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G are becoming a bit mainstream now. What seems to be premium phones (albeit they still are) have made their way to local telco pre-order bundles. In this article, we will be taking a look at Celcom, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile's offer for the latest foldable phones. If you are considering getting one, you have come to the right place so do check them out below.

Starting with the blue telco, the company is offering the usual Easyphone or Device Bundle with Celcom MEGA Lightning XL Pass as usual. The pre-order is quite straightforward as savings is up to RM2200 and gifts worth up to RM1649.

As you can see from the image, getting the Galaxy Z Flip3 starts from RM130 per month or RM2399 on the Easyphone and Device Bundle package respectively. If you're thinking of the Galaxy Z Fold3, then the prices start from RM234 per month or RM4499 on the same said plans. Moreover, the pre-order is the same as Samsung Malaysia's where Galaxy Z Flip3 customers can enjoy an RM600 e-voucher and Samsung Care+ subscription worth up to RM699. The Galaxy Z Fold3 offers an RM850 e-voucher with an additional Samsung Care+ subscription worth up to RM799.

If you're a Digi user, you can now pre-order the latest foldable phones through the Digi PhoneFreedom 365 plan today until 21 September 2021. Available from RM236 per month for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and RM313 per month for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, you will enjoy a total saving of up to RM2403 on their device and plan, as well as receive up to 85GB of all-access high-speed Internet.

Visit the Digi Postpaid pre-order page here

With the pre-order of either the Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Z Flip3, customers will be entitled to get freebies worth up to RM1,649, which includes Samsung Care+ protection and exclusive Samsung e-store cash vouchers. Since we are still under lockdown, Digi will be delivering the devices right to the customers’ doorsteps, starting from 15 September 2021. Both devices will also be available in all Digi Stores from 22 September 2021 for customers who wish to purchase the devices in person.

Finally, Maxis has more or less the same plan. The pre-order begins today until 21 September 2021 (while stocks last) but the gift redemption will begin on 15 September 2021 at Samsung Malaysia's portal (should apply to both Celcom and Digi as well). The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 pre-order starts from RM219 and RM99 per month respectively but that's excluding the Zerolution and normal contract fees.

Should you choose the Zerolution plans, you can choose either the Maxis Postpaid 188, 158, 128, 98 or Postpaid Share 48. If you don't mind paying the Galaxy Z Fold3 a bit more, you can choose the Postpaid Share 48 at RM279 per month which equals RM327 per month (RM279 + RM48) in total only. As for the Galaxy Z Flip3, the same scenario applies at a different rate according to your needs.

Maxis' Galaxy Z Fold3 pre-order page here

Maxis' Galaxy Z Flip3 pre-order page here

At the normal contract corner, all the postpaid plans are available except Postpaid Share 48. As usual, choose the highest postpaid plan (Postpaid 188) that offers the lowest device cost which is RM4599 and RM2399 for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 respectively.

Yesterday, we checked U Mobile's website and there weren't any signs of the pre-order so we thought maybe they aren't participating. However, that's not the case as they finally published up the details today. The Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 pre-order will begin from RM129 per month with UPackage and the pre-order freebies remain the same as Samsung's Malaysia.

A total of two postpaid plans are available for both foldable phones which are the P99 and P139. However, these two plans have a standard package and the aforementioned UPackage. If you prefer having an instalment, then you should go for the latter. The RM129 per month starting fee is for the Galaxy Z Flip3 whereas the Galaxy Z Fold3 starts from RM239 per month.

For the standard package, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 prices are lower in the P139 for RM2539 and RM4989 respectively. If you don't mind paying a bit higher, then it would be RM2859 and RM5309 respectively. Pretty straightforward there but if you want to learn more, you can visit their official webpage right here.

Before we forget, you can also head over to Samsung Malaysia's official eStore here to pre-order now and even use our exclusive promo code "TNZF3VIP". You can only start using it today until 21 September 2021 which gives you a free Samsung SmartTag Twin Pack worth RM209.

That's all, folks. To learn more about the phones, you can visit the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G  respectively to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


(Updated) Disney+ Hotstar's "additional" subscription plans in the Apple App Store explained

Updated: Disney+ Malaysia has reached out to us to clarify the confusion. They said at present, there is only one plan for consumers in Malaysia who are subscribing directly from Disney+ Hotstar, which is RM54.90 for three months. The monthly and annual pricing reflected in the app is the pricing for Indonesia. Since Indonesia is also using Disney+ Hotstar, their monthly and annual package plans are also reflected in the Apple App Store.

As most Malaysians know by now, Disney+ Hotstar has been officially launched in Malaysia on 1 June 2021. While there were several complaints of server load for registration (as seen in the official Facebook page comments), we also found out that Disney+ Hotstar may have two more hidden subscription plans.

Spotted by a local movie reviewer, @zhafvlog on Twitter, he shared that the Apple App Store has listed the In-App Purchases pricing which includes the quarterly promotion that was originally promoted. However, the section also showed us two more plans which are Monthly and Annual that cost RM11.90 and RM62.90 respectively. This apparently made the poster upset and more questions from us.

A month ago, we have been told by Disney+ Hotstar that this was the only plan introduced for the Malaysian market (also stated in the FAQ). Back then, we were wondering if there would be any other plans which seemed to be the case until the app released. So this proposes two possibilities:

While we are fine with the two unannounced subscription plans, it does feel like Disney+ Malaysia "forced" the customers to do so. This is because if you compare all the plans, the Annual package is definitely the most cost-efficient only because it only cost RM5+ per month (definitely the preferred option for most Malaysians). Moreover, customers may want to have a trial run first before deciding, which both Netflix and Apple TV offer.

Perhaps Disney+ Malaysia will address this hidden cost soon but for now, we can only choose the quarterly subscription plan. By the way, if you are wondering which TV streaming service should you subscribe to, we made a comparison list of all the popular ones in Malaysia here. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Updated: Dual-SIM Motorola Moto G finally available in Malaysia from RM698

Starting from 21 January 2014 the Motorola Moto G will be officially available in Malaysia thanks to Motorola and Brightstar. This Moto G will be the dual-SIM version and will be available with 8GB worth of storage from a retail price of RM698 and 16GB storage from RM798 (you can already see a number of other sellers going lower from RM666 for the 8GB version as well). The Moto G will come with an extra Motorola Shell (costing about RM78) along with 15GB + 50GB worth of Google Drive storage for 2 years. Tech specs for this midrange smartphone include a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 4.5-inch 720p display, 5MP camera with LED flash, Dual-SIM support and a 2070 mAh battery.

Unlike other normally black or white smartphones you can easily pop off the backside of this Android powered smartphone and change it for a whole array of colours including black, white, red, teal, purple, blue and yellow green. Wood-cut Motorola Moto X shells are already available which should mean similar wood-cut shells will eventually make their way to the Moto G as well. While it will start out with Android 4.3 it is guaranteed that you will get the latest Android upgrades (like Android 4.4 KitKat) as soon as possible.


(Updated) Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram is currently down due to technical difficulties

Update: As of 8:55PM Malaysian time, all services seems to be working as per usual.

Facebook-owned services such as WhatsApp, Instagram as well as Facebook themselves are currently experiencing technical difficulties causing them to be inaccessible for the time being. The outtage could potentially affect services other than the ones mentioned, so do take note.

Based on an external website downdetector.com, all three services are getting a sudden surge of problem reports. As of now, Facebook Inc. has yet to comment on the cause of the issue and the ETA on when the services will be back online. Stay tuned to TechNave.com as we provide more updates on the matter.

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp reports in past hour


(Updated) Get a RM25 rebate from pre-ordering V11 and V11i

Hey vivo fans! Starting today (6 September) until 12 September 2018, the vivo V11 AND V11i pre-order begins at both Senheng and senQ stores! Although there's no official price yet, customers who pre-order either one of the devices will enjoy a RM25 pre-order voucher by Senheng and senQ.

Available in both online and offline, what this means is that with the Rm50 pre-order voucher discount, you will only need to pay RM25 during checkout. After you purchase the discounted pre-order voucher, you can use it to place your order on the V11 or V11i from 13 September 2018 onward. In addition to that, the pre-order also has a set of complimentary gift worth RM265.

We also mentioned that the V11i might not come to Malaysia due to similar mid-range processor as the V11, but today we learn that it is coming after all and it will serve as a lesser variant featuring a MediaTek P60 chipset and 4GB of RAM. On the other hand, the V11 will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE, 6GB of RAM and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Both phones have the same 128GB internal storage, Halo FullView display as well as Starry Night and Nebula colour models.  For more details, you may visit Senheng or senQ Digital Station about the pre-order. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com!


Updated HTC One M8s officially announced with 64-bit processor

Continuing their ongoing trend of not fixing something that isn't broken, HTC have officially announced the HTC One M8s which is basically the same HTC One M8 but with an updated 64-bit processor and 13MP dual rear camera. HTC has seen fit to get rid of the UltraPixel rear camera completely with nearly every other tech spec remaining the same. This isn't exactly a bad thing if you're a really, really big fan of the HTC One M8, but it definitely won't look any different than before. The full tech specs and features include a 64-bit 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage + microSD, 5-inch display with full HD 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, a 13MP rear dual camera and a 5MP front camera. The One M8s weighs in at 160g and 146.36 x 70.6 x 9.55mm and comes with a 2840 mAh battery along with Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense. Set for release in the UK at £379.99 (RM2062) there are as yet no plans for a Malaysia release date or any local pricing details. In any case, we're more likely to see the HTC One M8s at the DirectD Gadget Mega Store and other third party sellers like SatuGadget before any official HTC Malaysia release anytime soon.


(Updated) Honor to unveil new smartphone with O cutout display on 22 January with 48MP sensor

It is confirmed! The Honor View 20 will be having a global release date on the 22nd of January 2019 in the City of Lights otherwise known as Paris! Posters show that the smartphone will be first device in the world with an in-display camera. Besides that, it also will be the first smartphone in the world to feature a 48MP Ultra Clarity Sony IMX586 sensor.

The teaser poster shows the outline of the smartphone with an O cutout on the display on the top left of the screen. The Honor View 20 was originally set to be released this month but was delayed. The smartphone is expected to be equipped with a triple rear camera setup as well as a rear mounted fingerprint scanner.

On the flipside, a recent leak courtesy of nashvillechatterclass.com dictates that the device will sport a 2310x1080 pixel display and it will be running on the Android 9.0 Operating System with EMUI 9.0 on top of it. Additional information from 3C also states that the Honor View 20 will come equipped with 22.5W fast charging as well. Do you agree that the upcoming phone by Honor may be the View 20? To find out which phone it is, make sure to hit up TechNave.com!


(Updated) Huawei Mate 20 Pro 8GB + 256GB announced for RM3999 + freebies

(Updated) In this short announcement, Huawei Malaysia has announced that the Mate 20 Pro 8GB + 256GB variant will be coming to Malaysia. We initially speculated that the flagship will arrive during Christmas but that's changed now, the official date has been released and will be on sale on 22 December 2018 for RM3999.

Customers can now already do a pre-order on the company's official online store, as there will be two freebies upon pre-ordering it which are a free wireless charger (CP60) worth RM248 and a professional tripod stand worth RM89. Also, the big boy will also be available in Twilight, Black and Emerald Green. Customers may also purchase the flagship on Lazada, SenHeng as well as its Huawei Experience Store in Pavilion.

Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.