ASUS collaborates with Tencent for ROG Phone 3, expected to launch in July 2020

When it comes to smartphones, gaming phones are easily the most good looking ones these days. For fans of ASUS, the highly anticipated ROG Phone 3 couldn't come sooner. The good news is that you might not have to wait much longer because ASUS has confirmed the launch window for the device.

According to a Weibo post, ASUS has once again collaborated with Tencent Games for the ROG Phone 3. Tencent Games was responsible for helping ASUS to optimise the performance of the hardware of the device to deliver a better gaming experience. The post then goes on to say that the launch will be coming soon. Based on the posted image, we know that the device will be launched in July 2020 in China, though the exact date was not revealed.

Speaking of optimising hardware, the ROG Phone 3 is expected to launch with a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 512GB of internal storage. Besides that, it'll have a 6.59-inch display with 144Hz, a large 6000mAh battery, and 30W fast-charging. Also, a hands-on video for the device was recently released, along with a rumour that it would weigh 240g, which would make it quite a hefty device.

With the presence ASUS has in Southeast Asia, we can hope that the ROG Phone 3 will soon arrive in Malaysia after the launch in China. With that said, what do you think about the tech specs that have been revealed so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Nokia 8 is now RM1988 until the end of February 2018

In this short announcement, HMD Global, the official distributor of Nokia has announced a new Chinese New Year campaign for Malaysians. With the theme "Be the Gift", the company is offering every Malaysian consumer a special deal on the Nokia 8 for just RM1988 only, but this will be for a limited time starting now until 28 February 2018 with limited stocks.

By the way, they also made a heartwarming Chinese New Year video, you can check it out at their official Facebook page right here and watch the true meaning of ‘Be the Gift’. Stay tuned for more Nokia news at TechNave.com.


Nokia 8 officially announced, Snapdragon 835, 4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage, 2K display, triple 13MP PDAF cameras with Zeiss lens for about RM3030

HMD Global have officially announced their much rumoured Nokia 8 flagship smartphone for a price tag of about 599 euros (~RM3030). Featuring a metal unibody chassis made from a single block of 6000 aluminum, the Nokia 8 packs in flagship features like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage, USB Type-C, NFC, fingerprint sensor and a 5.3-inch LCD display with 2K or 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution and Gorilla Glass 5. On the back there are dual 13MP rear cameras (RGB + monochrome) with ZEISS lens, Optical Image Stabilization or OIS and Phase detection autofocus or PDAF. Another 13MP PDAF camera with ZEISS lens is on the front while a 3090 mAh battery with quick charging and Android 7.1.1 Nougat keeps the Nokia 8 powered.

The most stand-out feature of the Nokia 8 appears to be Dual Sight livestreaming which captures 4K video from both the front and back cameras at the same time or images on both for a "Bothie". Nokia's OZO audio technology captures 360 degree audio which you can see below. At 7.9mm thin, the phone isn't really the thinnest of devices despite the slightly smaller display but perhaps this is due to the graphite shielded copper pipe used to help cool it down. No Malaysia release date or pricing details yet but it is being priced globally as above and is expected to roll out in September 2017. The Nokia 8 will be available in Polished Blue, Polished Copper, Tempered Blue and Steel.


Nokia 8 officially launches in Malaysia for RM2299, comes with first ever Dual Sight Mode for next level livestream

As most of you already know, some local Nokia dealers on Wednesday night couldn't wait any longer and posted the price tag along with the Nokia 8 specifications. Well, turns out that all of them are spot on but here's the official news by HMD today of the flagship. Check out below for the specifications, some cool features such as the Dual Sigh Mode and hands-on pictures.

The Nokia 8 front display, that's the Glance Screen mode for you to check the time, status and notifications

The back is very well polised, not as bulky as it looks on the promotional teasers

The dual camera module is using 13MP RGB and 13MP monochrome sensors with Zeiss optic lens

Power and volume buttons, dual SIM slot is at the other side

USB Type-C and speaker grills, headphone jack is at the top

So first off about the Dual Sight Mode technology, it is not only a new one but the first ever technology that allows the user utilize the back and front camera for recording at the same time. Quite impressive for the fact that the display is 5.3-inch only, the Dual Sight Mode can be used in Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat and of course on the phone itself for a new way of livestreaming yourself online (hence #Bothie). Instagram is said to have this feature soon so stay tuned for that.

HMD has also integrated Ozo Audio system, which is said to deliver awesome music performance in surround sound

There is supposed to be a 6GB + 128GB variant but it has not come to Malaysia just yet. HMD mentioned that when that variant comes, it will come in Polished Blue only. The Nokia 8 is now available in every authorized dealers across Malaysia right now with Polished Blue, Polished Copper, Tempered Blue and Steel. There is also a bunch of accessories that is made for the flagship, which is the Nokia Active Wireless Headset that has water, sweat and dust proof feature.

So what do you think of the Nokia 8? We are certainly impressed and stay tuned for an unboxing and hands-on video in the near future.


Nokia 8 review - Return of the Legend

It's been a long time since Nokia went missing in action before this year, as the ill-fated Lumia series went out of the race but now they have returned with the help of HMD Global. Earlier this year, they released the Nokia 3, 5 and 6 but everyone was waiting for the flagship, which is the Nokia 8 and it was finally revealed in Malaysia back in September. For a flagship, it's kind of "affordable" compared with other high-end ones at just RM2299, but does it deliver? That's what we're about to find out so keep on reading.

Here's a funny story, when I was playing some game on the Nokia 8, my friend asked me if that was the new iPhone (LOL). You have to forgive her as the full front glass display looks great in pure black when not turned on, followed by the aluminium unibody metal on the side and back in a very sleek design overall.

As great as it looks, I have to nitpick that the phone still looks similar to the younger brothers (Nokia 3, 5 and 6) and I'm a bit surprised that nobody complained that they all look the same like Apple and Sony. Oh well, maybe they are just happy that Nokia is back to this saturated smartphone industry. Check out the hands-on pics below.

The Nokia 8 in full metal body, doesn't feel too big as the size is just right

Double tapping on the screen will wake the phone, but fingerprint sensor tends to be quite sensitive, though. USB Type-C port and speaker/mic at the bottom. Headphone jack is on top

7.9mm thick only, also pretty lightweight for an aluminium smartphone at 160g

Here are the specifications for the Nokia 8:

As you can see the specifications above, the Nokia 8 clearly belongs to the top guns featuring the latest Snapdragon and Android out of the box. What's more, it's running on pure stock Android guaranteeing you the latest system update so we're waiting for HMD Global to come out with Android 8 any day now (possibly end of the year). The display may be just 5.3-inch only but at least it can run in 2K resolution, not to mention that all three camera sensors are 13MP each (with Zeiss optic lens!). There's also an Ozo Audio system, Splash-proof water resistance (it's something) and a brand new Dual Sight Mode.

Wait...what is a Dual Sight Mode? You might have seen some Nokia 8 advertisements online with a #Bothie in the caption. This is a new slang created by someone who thought #Selfie is too mainstream. It's true, Nokia is the only smartphone manufacturer that allows you to take or record images with the front and back camera at the same time, as innovative as it looks, the truth is not everyone will utilize the feature at all. But it does have the potential for live streaming yourself on both your Facebook, YouTube and even Snapchat account (no word on Instagram yet, though), making it an excellent vlogging tool for vloggers. However, do take note that using the Dual Sight Mode fires up the phone, and while there is OIS inside it still gets shaky, so best to get a smartphone holder gimbal if this is what you intend to do with your Nokia 8.

Nokia has also decided to follow in the footsteps of Huawei by using an RGB and monochrome sensor on its dual rear camera sensors. You'd be surprised to know that the monochrome sensor is actually almost on par with Huawei, thanks to the Zeiss lens. The camera user interface is also fairly easy to navigate, but it's a shame that the monochrome mode can't be used for Live Bokeh, there's also barely any difference between Color and Twin (which uses both sensors) mode in terms of colour contrast and Live Bokeh isn't very impressive either. But still, the picture quality is no joke. More on that later.

More camera modes if you tap on the camera icon on the right side

Dual Sight Mode, you can also switch the two images by swiping either one to left or right

You can expect the Nokia 8 to perform well and it has no problem running games like Asphalt 8: Airborne or Arena of Valor. Believe it or not, the battery is the one that steals the spotlight most of the time, even though it's only at 3090mAh, it can easily last the day if you're not pushing it too far. Recharging is a walk in a park too, as it only takes around one and a half hours to fully charge from 10%. The Nokia 8 is a really strong fella, but there are times when some apps tend to crash on its own randomly especially Facebook Messenger (did anybody else experience the same thing?). Hopefully, HMD Global can send an update patch fix for this as soon as possible because it has been two months already since its release.

Here's how your average battery life looks like

Meanwhile, the Ozo Audio system offers a surround sound option and music playback is alright via the speakers. To fully enjoy the music experience, you will need FLAC format file types and a good music headset. Video playback is satisfactory, same goes to network calling and wifi connectivity so there's no issues on that.

In the camera corner, Nokia isn't fooling around too. The colour production on the images is quite top-notch, same goes for the monochrome that can rival Huawei, so there's nothing really much to complain except that even though it has OIS, some images still look kinda blurry if you have natural shaky hands. But other than that, it's all good. Check out the picture samples below!

Low-light shot (left) and flash mode on (right)

Overall, the Nokia 8 is quite a decent flagship. For its price of RM2299 featuring a sleek full metal design running on pure stock Android, dual rear cameras that capture great photos, excellent battery performance and maybe that #Bothie feature you may like, the Nokia 8 is pretty much worth it.

It does have some competition, of course. First of all, it's a worthy challenger to the Huawei P10 (RM2499) and the OnePlus 5 (RM2399), and it's kinda difficult to pinpoint which of these three camera-centric smartphones performs better. But there's also the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact which was just recently released for RM2099 using top tier tech-specs. In this case, the Nokia 8 loses out on the price, but we haven't reviewed the XZ1 Compact yet so nope, no comments on that for now.

So what do you think? Were you one of the proud owners of a Nokia device? Are you happy that it has returned to live up to its legacy? Let us know in the comments below, thanks for reading and stay tuned for more future reviews at TechNave.com.


Nokia 8 to be unveiled 16 August 2017, HMD sends out event invites

Looks like this is it folks, the time for petty speculations may be almost over as HMD has sent out invites and press releases regarding a certain exclusive ‘milestone’ event that could very well be the launching of the latest Nokia flagship level device, the Nokia 8.

The event is reported to be held in London on the 16 August 2017 in London and is hyped up as the ‘Milestone’ for Nokia smartphones; a really big hint on the rumoured latest flagship device, the Nokia 8.

The timing of the launch of the Nokia 8 cannot be come any sooner because Nokia has so far released all levels of smartphones from low to mid-end levels but we have yet to see a device with the capabilities to be called a flagship. The speculated Nokia 9 still seems a distance away so the Nokia 8 will help fill in the gaping flagship gap in the meantime.

Speaking of flagships, the Nokia 8 is speculated to have flagship level specs consisting of a beefy Snapdragon 835 chipset with 4GB/6GB RAM options and a whopping 5.3-inch QHD display. Not to mention seeing the return of the dual 13MP Carl Zeiss main cameras for the ultimate capturing pleasure. Recently a gold version of the Nokia 8 has been seen around the internet as well, adding to its luxurious outlook.

Well that’s that, there’s not much else left to do but wait until the official announcement on 16 August 2017.  If there will be an official Malaysian release you can bet that it won’t be far off from that date so make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest scoops.


Nokia 8 unboxing and hands-on video

Want a device with the highest tech-specs of Snapdragon 835, 4GB + 64Gb memory capacity, a dual rear 13MP RGB + 13GB monochrome camera and more for only RM2299? Look no further than the Nokia 8, which just landed in Malaysia last week with the world's first Dual Sigh Mode that allows you to snap photos and record livestream at the back and front simultaneously! Check out how it works at our unboxing and hands-on video below!


Nokia 800 Sun Price in Malaysia, Specs & Review

Nokia 800 Sun is the name of the latest mobile phone to be launched by Nokia that will come loaded with wide array of impressive specifications.  Powered by 1.4GHz of processor, this phone will run on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango OS.

Nokia 800 Sun features 3.7 inches of AMOLED Capacitive touch screen that supports 16M colours along with 480 X 800 pixels resolution. The display also features accelerometer, digital compass, proximity sensor, anti glare polariser and multi touch input method.

For the photography lovers, the phone comes packed with 8 MP rear camera that features digital zoom and is capable of capturing images with resolution of up to 3264 X 2448 pixels. List of other multimedia options include front digital camera, multi format music player with loud speaker, access to social networking sites, 720p video recording, video player and games.

Connectivity in Nokia 800 Sun is provided through multiple options including GPRS, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, WiFi, microUSB 2.0, EDGE, 3G, GPS with AGPS and WAP 2.0/xHTML/HTML Browser.  Additional specifications of the phone include document viewer, active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, 1450 mAh battery, 16GB internal memory and others.

Nokia 800 Sun will be expected available by November of 2011 but the Nokia 800 Sun price in Malaysia is yet to be annouce.

More details review will be coming soon!

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.


Nokia 9.3 PureView will not come equipped with the Snapdragon 865 chipset based on leaks

Based on a statement by NokiaPowerUser.com, it seems that Nokia’s upcoming smartphone which is the Nokia 9.3 PureView, will not come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. While not much is known in regards to the official release date, this information does give us a better idea on what to expect when the smartphone is officially available.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Nokia 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 smartphone in question for now.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Nokia 9.3 PureView not coming 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.


Nokia 9 PureView and 1 Plus first impressions + hands-on!

The Nokia 9 PureView had been in the rumours for almost a year since 2018. Whenever it appeared, it went back under the mat again never to be mentioned until a few months later. But that's changed now since it has finally been revealed at MWC 2019. Our boy, Jim had the opportunity to have a hands-on experience with the five-rear camera smartphone (and the Nokia 1 Plus as well) so here's what he has to say!

A flagship designed for mobile photographer enthusiasts, the Nokia 9 PureView phone certainly has gotten the attention for having five rear camera lenses. Instead of flowing with the trend of having an ultra wide-angle lens like other smartphone brands, the Nokia 9 PureView sports two RGB sensors and three monochrome sensors. Sounds a bit overkill? We think so too, but theoretically, on paper, it's able to produce colours with deeper depth and more closer to what we see with our eyes. Unfortunately, Jim couldn't transfer any photo samples he took from the phone, otherwise, he would have a better-detailed explanation. Despite that, HMD Global was kind enough to share some photo samples of their own, check them out below!

This is an amazing photo taken by Konsta Punkka, a wildlife photographer

More photo samples, I have a feeling that it was taken with the Pro Camera UI mode instead of auto

Some model shots in low-light environments

The back and front view of the camera. Technically, there is a sixth rear sensor which is the ToF (time of flight) for taking bokeh effects. Each sensor is 12MP while the front camera uses a 20MP sensor

Another interesting note that Jim got was that the reason why Nokia is still using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor instead of the latest 855 model is because of the camera configuration. In a way, the Snapdragon model on the Nokia 9 PureView is customized to drive the camera performance further. Also, the Snapdragon 845 is still a good processor, so we aren't really complaining either.

On the other hand, Jim also got to play around with the Nokia 1 Plus. As the name suggests, it's basically the bigger variant of the Nokia 1 featuring a 5.45-inch display with an 18:9 ratio design. The rear offers a nice grip and it's quite light despite the display. However, it's an entry-level smartphone with Android Go out of the box for a smooth user interface.

The Nokia 1 Plus features a quad-core MediaTek processor, 1GB + 16GB (with microSD support), 2500mAh battery, an 8MP rear camera and its 5.45-inch display is only FWVGA resolution.

While the Nokia 1 Plus has Google Assistant on board, it doesn't have a dedicated Google Assistant button like the Nokia 9 PureView, Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2. A short press on it will open the smart assistant while doing a long press-hold will bring out the assistant voice, and doing a double click will open your schedule page which is nice. So yes, the Nokia 1 Plus may not be everyone's tea of cup, but it may just be best suited for seniors or children who are just starting to use a smartphone.

So that's pretty much of Jim's first impression of the Nokia 9 PureView and Nokia 1 Plus. Currently, the Nokia 9 PureView is priced at $699 (~RM2848) but when it comes to Malaysia, the price will likely be adjusted again locally. Until then, stay tuned for more MWC19 articles at TechNave.com.


Nokia 9 PureView equipped with 5 camera could be released end of January 2019

Based on a statement made by Nokia Anew, the Nokia 9 PureView that is fitted with 5 image sensors in the rear could be released on the end of January 2019. But that’s not all, the statement also mentioned to expect the unexpected as there are “many surprises” in store during the unveiling. Personally, I expect the smartphone to come equipped with a standard lens, telephoto lens, wide-angle lens, monochrome sensor as well as a low light sensor

As far as we know, the device is expected to come shipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 5 image sensors in the rear, 12MP front-facing selfie camera, 5.9-inch display with a screen resolution of 1440x2960 pixels and it is powered by a large 4150mAh non-removable battery. There is no official news on when the Nokia 9 PureView will be coming to Malaysia as well as the local price for it. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt as there was no official statement made by HMD Global.  For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS coming out with smartwatch featuring voice and gesture commands with natural interface

It isn't impossible to type on a smartwatch, but the small display size usually means other methods of control like voice commands or gestures are more suitable. Acknowledging this, ASUS could be coming out with a smartwatch that has voice commands, gesture controls and a more natural user interface. We're not exactly sure what they mean by that but Jonney Shih, ASUS CEO has said that they will enter the wearable market with "attractive prices" which would certainly be welcome. Most wearables such as smartwatches, smartbands and smart glasses are rather expensively priced, however, things could change as more affordable wearable devices are coming soon so ASUS should speed it up a little.


Nokia 9 PureView teaser video has been spotted, specs and features partially revealed

A teaser video of the Nokia 9 PureView has been spotted MySmartPrice’s Youtube channel which showcases various features such as 5 camera sensors in the rear, in-display fingerprint sensor which is also fitted with ZEISS Optics, Qi Wireless Charging, as well as stock Android 9.0 operating system.

As far as I can see from the teaser video, the Nokia 9 PureView is more focused on photography and, to a certain extent, video as well. In terms of the tech specs, the device comes equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage and 5.99-inch 2k display.

Other than that, the video did not give any additional information regarding tech specs such as the image sensors and battery capacity. For more information regarding the device mentioned, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Nokia Announces Aluminum-chassis Nokia Lumia 925 Arriving in Malaysia in June for Below RM1900

We really like it when rumours get confirmed, especially nice rumours like the aluminum chassis for the Nokia Catwalk, or the Nokia Lumia 925 as it is officially known. Released officialy in the Nokia event in London yesterday, the Nokia Lumia 925 isn't entirely aluminum unibody as earlier leaked images and rumours suggested. Rather it has a mix of plastic polycarbonate back with metal chassis. A matte metal band design goes around it with the aluminum frame acting as an antenna amplifier making it both tough and a better working phone. At the event, it was revealed that the Nokia Lumia 925 should arrive from June onwards and it will be priced at around RM1828.

Notable features for the Nokia Lumia 925 include a PureView main camera with a 6-element Carl Zeiss Tessar lens which when combined with the 8.7MP sensor, optical image stabilization (OIS) and dual LED flash makes it an excellent cameraphone. Other camera software features include the Nokia Smart Camera add-on for photo sequences, strobe effects, the ability to erase objects from a shot (sounds familiar) and a smart best shot feature. According to Nokia, other Windows Phone 8 Lumia owners will also receive the Nokia Smart Camera add-on in a few more months.

Other Tech specs for the Nokia Lumia 925 include a 4.5-inch AMOLED WXGA (1280 x 768) display with sculpted Gorilla Glass 2 screen. The smartphone will be powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 and have 1GB of RAM with 16GB worth of flash memory for storage. Oddly enough there isn't any microSD support and the 2000 mAh battery is non removable. Nokia have rated that the Lumia 925 can offer up to 12.8 hours of 3G talk time with 440 hours of 3G standby time. It also supports wireless charging but needs an optional wireless charger. For more information, check out the Nokia site.

More than your eyes can see with the Nokia Lumia 925!


Nokia Asha 210 Arrives in Malaysia for RM239, no WhatsApp button

When it was announced a couple of months ago, the Nokia Asha 210 made itself different by not only offering a full QWERTY keyboard at super low prices, it also said that it would come with a dedicated WhatsApp button. Well, the Nokia Asha 210 has finally arrived in Malaysia and guess what? The Malaysian version has a Facebook button instead. The Nokia Asha 210 has the following tech specs:

In terms of pricing, the Nokia Asha 210 is currently priced at RM239 (although we've sighted said price dropping in certain markets). It should drop even further or go for free if a Telco picks it up so if you're willing to wait it shouldn't be all that long. According to the Nokia Malaysia site, the dedicated Facebook button can be programmed or customized to open Facebook, Twitter or Nokia Express Browser, but we'll verify that when we get a closer look at the phone. In the meantime, check out the video below:


Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 officially announced, better camera + design

When the Nokia Asha 501 was first introduced it offered a hybrid combination of featurephone battery life and smartphone capabilities but didn't offer much choice when it came to other options. At the recent Nokia World event, Nokia announced 3 new models for this series consisting of the Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503. The new models offer a new look over the standard colourful polycarbonate backplate of the Asha 501, offering a crystal-like transparent encased look that is both stylish and durable. All three models will be available in black, bright green, bright red, cyan, yellow and white. Tech specs and features for the Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 are listed below:

Considering that the Nokia Asha 501 is officially priced at $99 (RM312) as well but can be found at local sellers from RM245 the pricing listed above for the Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 could drop further once they make their way to Malaysia. We expect the Nokia Asha 501 official pricing to drop to $79 (RM248) now that the other models have come out so if you're looking to buy the Asha 501, wait a while or check for similar prices. No specific Malaysia release dates for any of the new models listed but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.

Check out the Nokia Asha 500 in video

The Nokia Asha 502 video is nearly identical except for the LED flash on the backside

The same goes for the Nokia Asha 503 highlight video, but perhaps different apps, perhaps to show off the 3G social media

Check out the Nokia Asha 503 social media sharing

Check out the Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 hands on

See how the Nokia Asha 500, 502 and 503 smartphones were designed


Nokia C12 Pro India release: Unisoc 9863A1, 2/3GB RAM, 64GB storage and 4000 mAh battery from ~RM378

Nokia India quietly released their Nokia C12 Pro today too for the entry-level. Featuring a Unisoc 9863A1 chipset, 2GB RAM / 3GB RAM, 64GB storage and a 4000 mAh battery, the 2GB RAM variant goes for 6999 INR (~RM378) while the 3GB RAM variant is priced at 7499 INR (~RM405).

Other tech specs include a single 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a front 5MP camera in a water drop notch. The display is a 6.3-inch HD+ screen while the phone is powered by Android 12 Go. Available in charcoal gray, dark cyan and light mint there’s no Malaysia release date or pricing details, but since it’s within the region it’s quite likely to come here.

If it does come here with the exact same prices would you get it? It seems like a phone that would have a long battery life but is not that good at taking photos or watching videos. Perhaps a phone for a Grab or delivery driver? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Nokia C2-01 Review

The Nokia C2-01 is a budget mobile phone with an attractive design. Nokia C2-01 hardly sets the pulse racing but it performed solidly in our lab tests and is a decent choice if you want a basic model.

It’s a slim, light model with a black, plastic body and metal edging. This helps give it more of a premium feel than most cheap handsets. The small size means that on-screen icons can be hard to make out and that the text in ‘threaded messages’ (where the phone displays messages you’ve sent and received next to each other) is too small.

The phone has a 240x320 resolution display which measures just two inches corner to corner. This is reasonable for a phone this price but is pretty small by today's standards.

The Nokia C2-01 uses Nokia’s tried and tested Symbian S40 operating system. This is basic but at least it’s familiar and easy to set up.

Sound quality on calls is OK in good conditions, but the Nokia C2-01 struggled when tested it with loud background noise (the sounds of a busy café). Calls to the phone sounded muffled and calls to our reference handset were garbled and hard to understand.

The phone is equipped with a 1020mAh battery. This may be quite small compared to the 1500mAh batteries you find on top of the range smartphones, but the compact Nokia C2-01, with its two-inch screen, is far less power hungry. Recharging takes 170 minutes, which is about average. We were able to get 240 minutes of calls when we tested it on the 3G network with medium reception levels.

The Nokia C2-01 comes with a pretty standard 3.2Mp camera. In good conditions it takes reasonable-looking pictures, but our test photos taken indoors looked very yellow. And the small, reflective screen fails to show off photos to any great effect. The camera doesn’t have autofocus or a flash and few of the advanced features you find on more expensive models.It records video but only in 176x144 resolution at just 15 frames per second. This is about as primitive a video camera as you can buy. You can play videos on the phone but the small, low resolution screen hinders the performance.

The music player is disappointing. The small display means it can only display limited information and the supplied headphones are poor, offering minimal bass.The headphones have controls built in to them which can be useful but the ones here only allow you to skip to the next track. You can connect a set of your own, if you prefer, using the 3.5mm socket though we doubt serious music lovers will choose to listen much on this basic phone.

The Nokia C2-01 has a very small internal memory of 46MB, so you’ll be able to store only a handful of songs. You expand this using a microSD memory card though you’ll need to supply your own as the phone doesn’t come with one. An FM radio is provided if don’t want to upgrade your memory or tire of the tracks you have stored on your card.

The Nokia C2-01 is Nokia's cheapest 3G phone and, given this, its internet browsing speed is reasonable. However, because of the small (two-inch) screen you won’t want to do this too often or for too long – it’s fine for checking train times or football scores but not for reading lots of text.

The Nokia C2-01 is a simple, likeable and cheap phone. It also offers a surprising number of features that are normally absent at this price, including 3G connectivity.


Nokia C2-03 Review

Nokia C2-03 – Dual SIM Touch and Type Phone:

So Nokia has managed to launch some dual SIM handsets in the C series and Nokia C2-03 is a touch and type, dual SIM device with Easy Swap for the second SIM.

The Nokia C2-03 is a slider phone with a touchscreen. It has a metallic finish with a little gloss at the bottom of the phone which is a fingerprint magnet but let me assure you that the body is all plastic. The front of the device houses a 2.6″ resistive TFT screen and just has the call and disconnect buttons below the display, with the disconnect button doubling up as the switch on/off button.

When you switch on the phone, we observed that it takes a little longer to boot up than other low end Nokia devices in its league. And being a dual SIM device, that is the first thing we decided to put to the test. The Easy Swap on the C2-03 work really well and the phone reads the new SIM pretty quickly and its ready to use within a few seconds.Though, interestingly the C2-03 does not read the secondary card without the primary being inserted in the battery i.e. the SIM2 will not function if SIM1 is not inserted in the phone. You would also be fairly disappointed to know that the C2-03 only functions as a dual SIM only in standby and once you are on a call on any one of the SIM the other automatically gets deactivated and when dialed shows unavailable till the duration of the call. It seems Nokia still doesn’t have a dual SIM phone in which both the SIM’s function together.

Coming to the touch and type functionality on the device it reminds us of the Nokia E6. And similarly here also you cannot control the phone wholly using the keypad only as the options and exit buttons are placed on the touch screen thus forcing you to use the touch often. There are other small things like the lack of function to forward music by just dragging the timeline. Instead you can only use the the forward / rewind touch buttons on the screen to skip thus making touch almost redundant here. Overall the touchscreen feels a little sluggish and unresponsive a lot more times which is quite obvious as it is a resistive screen.

The C2-03 has a 2MP camera with no auto-focus. We found the performance of the camera pretty average and coupled with the image editor it is pretty decent for a low budget phone. Though I must add that the gallery is a little slow in indexing and the images show up in the gallery after OS refreshes itself with a slight delay.

The video camera is a basic one and the output quality of the videos left us far from impressed. The videos are too pixellated to our liking, also the sharpness and saturation of colors was very low. You will definitely not find yourself taking a lot of videos from this phone.

The speaker on the back of the device is surprisingly quite loud much like the other low end devices in the market though they perform slightly better as the sound is clear even at high volumes though I must add that you might feel that the speaker is spitting blaring music at you. The earphones bundled with the device are usual standard ones which are average.

Though the phone has an attractive design and a solid finish its Dual SIM Easy Swap functionality remains the strongest selling point. Also the fact, that you cannot control the device only using the keyboard also might put off some of you and using both the touch and type to control the device might take a little getting used to and you might find yourself wishing that the C2-03 had a five way D-pad.


Nokia C2-05 Malaysia Preview

The Nokia C2-05 Touch and Type has a slider form-factor, and it can slip easily into pockets and handbags the world over: this is a phone that’s geared towards style-conscious social networkers.

As well as the Nokia Browser and the Nokia Store, there are dedicated Facebook and Twitter apps for updates on the go – other social networking apps can be added later by the user, of course. In China, which is one of the main markets in which we’ll be shipping this phone, there’s an app for the social network QQ. There are already about 40 million Chinese people accessing QQ through Nokia Series 40 phones, so this is an important priority for that country.

On the hardware front, the Nokia C2-05 offers a VGA camera with digital zoom and a full-screen viewfinder. There’s also a media player for MP3 and MP4 files, as well as an FM radio with a recorder built in, so users can save songs to play later. The phone allows for up to 32GB of external memory on a MicroSD card, and features both Bluetooth and MicroUSB for easy sharing and transfer of media. There’s a stereo headset included in the box.

The Nokia C2-05 measures 99.43 x 47.77 x 16.28mm and weighs 98.5g. The display is a 2-inch QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixels) LCD, offering up to 65K colors. The reception is GSM Dual Band 900/1800 and 850/1900. Battery life is up to 20 days in standby or four hours talktime.

As you’d expect from the emphasis on style, the Nokia C2-05 allows every user to express their personality: it comes in a range of colours including pink, peacock blue and dynamic grey. It also allows further personalisation through themes, wallpapers and ringtones from the Nokia Store.


Nokia C20 Plus release: Android 11 Go Edition & 4950mAh battery, priced at ~RM449

Last week, we got some rumoured news about the Nokia C20 Plus that was coming soon and it's now confirmed. Apparently, HMD Global just released this model in the Chinese market so here are the official tech specs and features.

As you can tell from the name, the Nokia C20 Plus continues to be an entry-level smartphone since it's running on Unisoc SC9863 chipset and Android 11 Go Edition out of the box. The memory configuration isn't that much either, packing just 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage albeit with an expanded slot up to 256GB.

The size measures 6.5-inches, though but the LCD features HD+ resolution alongside a 5MP front-facing camera that supports Face Unlock. At the back, the Nokia C20 Plus is sporting an 8MP + 2MP dual rear camera. The battery pack is 4950mAh which is quite respectable but the charging speed is just normal (10W).

It currently costs 699 Yuan (~RM449) and will launch in China soon starting from 16 June 2021. There's no word if HMD Global would export this to the Malaysian market but we shall see. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Nokia C21 Plus and C21 unveiled with entry-level tech specs

The Mobile World Congress 2022 is back again and HMD is introducing more two new phones. Promptly dubbed as the Nokia C21 Plus and C21, here are the tech specs and features that you need to know.

Both the C21 Plus and C21 are entry-level smartphones are they are powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset. The memory capacity is also very low, starting from 2GB followed by 3GB and 4GB of RAM (except for C21). Then for the storage, it only has 32GB and 64GB of storage but comes with expandable memory.

Additionally, the C21 series is running on an Android 11 Go Edition as well as a 6.5-inch display. Interestingly, only C21 Plus has an IP52 rating which is a first for the series. Another highlight is a 5050mAh battery on the plus variant, whereas the vanilla C21 is just using a 3000mAh battery pack.

In terms of the camera, there's nothing too fancy going on there. The C21 Plus features a 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera and the C21 only has an 8MP camera. Finally, both are using a 5MP front camera and that's pretty much about it.

There's a good chance that HMD Global may import these phones into the Malaysian market but we shall see. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS confirms new Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates for ZenFone 2 and more in Q2 2016

While it was announced last year in 2015, it looks like ASUS are confirming that a number of devices will be getting the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update by Q2 of 2016. New additions since previously include the ZenFone Zoom and Max but it also appears that certain ASUS ZenUI apps like ASUS Messenger, ASUS Mail and ASUS Calender will be replaced by their Google apps as the default apps. You can redownload these apps and install them with a factory reset after the update though.


Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition Preview

One more gold product is released now and it is Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition which is best for your shinning accessories. This Nokia 3-01 Gold Edition is powered by a 1GHz processor and a microSD card slot for up to 32GB expansion. Further more it has a 2.4-inch QVGA touchscreen, a 5 megapixel camera, HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth, a luxury 18-carat gold plating, ceramic-feel keymat and other built-in applications.

Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition: Design & Build

Designed exclusively for Eastern European and Middle Eastern markets, it brings together the popular Nokia C3-01 Touch and Type with a luxury 18-carat gold plating, ceramic-feel keymat and a matching theme. It measures 111 x 47.5 x 11mm and weighs 100g.

Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition: Network & Processor

Nokia C3-01 gold edition offering a quadband radio and up to HSDPA data speeds alongside WiFi and Bluetooth, you won’t have any problems getting connected. The hardware’s been updated with a 1GHz processor in this model, too, so it’s no slouch when it comes to performance.

Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition: Display & Camera

The screen is a 2.4-inch QVGA touchscreen. On the back, there’s a 5-megapixel camera with flash. There’s also a MicroSD card slot for up to 32GB of extra storage space.

Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition: Apps & Browser

On board, you’ll find Nokia Messaging for email and IM functionality and Nokia Communities for checking into Facebook and Twitter. And of course, there’s Ovi Store for downloading extra apps and games. New to this device is the Nokia Series 40 browser, for fast web access without high data use charges.

The Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition have 1050 mAh battery which the battery is rated as offering up to 5.5 hours talk-time and up to 18 days on standby.


Nokia C3 Review

The Nokia C3 is a social gadget for the young. What’s not to like if Facebook is your second home and you want to always stay in touch. Attractive design and the right feature set come at a price that many can afford. The Nokia C3 is so full of potential because it’s suited for both emerging and mature markets.

In the low end, you will sometimes come across rare gems of phones that will surprise you with their styling and features. The Nokia C3 isn’t one of them. The key word here is enough. The build, the connectivity, the interface – even the imaging – is good enough.

Nokia C3 - Design & Build:When you take yourself shopping for a new prepaid mobile phone, you probably set your expectations fairly low. A majority of these devices are designed to look rather cheap, exposing their budget backgrounds to help their more expensive counterparts seem all the more desirable. Not so with the Nokia C3. While it is made from the same stiff plastic that most phones in this price range are made from, the C3 is a very nice-looking handset with a deceptively premium feel. Our review unit is in a shade of midnight blue with matte black trim and its high gloss finish gives it the appearance of one of Nokia's E-series range.Also, like Nokia's business range, the C3 features a four-row QWERTY keyboard below its TFT display, and though we haven't seen an E71 for a long time we'd hazard a guess and say that this keyboard looks to be just as large and is equally usable. The keys are raised into soft humps, making it a little easier to navigate the small keypad with two thumbs. The navigation pad between the screen and the keyboard isn't as well designed, with Nokia opting to squeeze eight controls into the small space surrounding the five-way nav pad.

The budget for this handset doesn't extend much beyond its slick design, and as with most prepaid models, the 2.8-inch colour display suffers some. This screen is bright and colourful enough for basic everyday use; you'll have no trouble dialling numbers or reading messages, but the screen's poor viewing angle makes it a poor choice for long sessions. We played several simple video games on the handset and found that the optimal viewing angle of our review unit was actually 15 or 20 degrees off-centre, something we can't remember encountering before.

Nokia C3 - Features:Just looking at the C3 reveals quite a bit about the features you can expect to take advantage of when using this phone. With its QWERTY keyboard, the C3 has a decent range of communication tools baked in; there's standard SMS with threaded conversation mode, email with support for POP3 and IMAP accounts, and Facebook and Twitter clients with a pre-installed home-screen widget. If you prefer your messaging to be more instantaneous, Nokia includes Ovi Chat on the C3, allowing you to connect to multiple IM clients like Windows Live and Yahoo.You also get access to Nokia's Ovi Store for downloading new apps to the phone. What you don't get is 3G internet connectivity, so web browsing on the train or bus is a tedious prospect. Nokia compensates for this with the inclusion of Wi-Fi, which is essential for downloading new apps, but you will have to make sure you plan ahead and download what you want before you leave any Wi-Fi network you have access to.

On the back of the C3 you'll find a 2-megapixel camera, but no flash. This is a standard configuration for phones in this price range, as is the absence of an auto-focus feature in the camera's software. The upside to not having auto-focus is that the camera snaps off images quite quickly — typically less than half a second. The end result is nothing to write home about, but it will take passable photos on the days you leave your digital camera at home.

Nokia C3 - Performance:Our time with the Nokia C3 has been mostly worry-free; the everyday experience of using this phone is adequate with the quality of reception and the earpiece speaker delivering a good, basic mobile phone service. Composing messages is also fast, so long as your fingers can move comfortably over the small keyboard. We found we had to practice a little before we got the hang of it, especially using two-button combinations to form capital letters or to use secondary key functions, like numbers.

Without 3G, many C3 owners will probably overlook internet connectivity altogether, and this would be a good thing. Even after we connect the C3 to a Wi-Fi network, we still struggled to use many of the connected apps. When we first logged into Facebook, for example, we found the app caught in a refreshing cycle that it never appeared to recover from; however, when we pressed the "cancel" button, it took us to the Facebook front page and was fully loaded. The C3 also reminded us of another pet peeve pertaining to Nokia's Symbian software: every time you open a web app, like the browser, it asks if you want to connect to the internet, you say "yes" and it then asks you which internet connection you'd like to use — every single time. We understand that Nokia wants to protect its customers from unwanted data use, but if we're connected to a Wi-Fi network, Nokia, please take that as an indication of our intention to go online.

Overall:At the time of writing you can buy a 3G touchscreen smartphone cheaply in the major phone stores, and in an age ruled by social networks it would seem wise to spend this extra money to have the internet wherever you go. The C3 does a fine job of its core duties as phone and messenger, just don't expect too much from the features beyond these basics.


Nokia C3 release: 5.99-inch display and 3040mAh battery at ~RM422

It seems that Nokia has recently unveiled their new Nokia C3 entry-level smartphone equipped with a 5.99-inch display and a 3040mAh internal battery at the price of RM422. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, we do know that the device is now available for pre-orders in China from 13 August 2020 onwards.

In terms of the tech specs, the C3 comes equipped with an 8-core chipset that’s clocked at 1.6 GHz, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 5.99-inch HD+ display, and battery spec mentioned above. Camera-wise, the phone comes with a basic 8MP rear camera while the front has a 5MP selfie camera.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Nokia C3 as soon as it is available for purchase in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Nokia C5-03 Review

Nokia C5-03 review include Nokia C5-03 features, gps, camera, accessories, mp3 player, etc. There is the topic that I’ll share today. Nokia C5-03 may be a nice quad smartphones equipped with a wonderful five megapixel camera with technology qaurta Generation Wireless LAN, Bluetooth wireless technology, expandable memory up to sixteen GB, integrated GPS, FM radio, music player and more.

The new Nokia C5-03 may be a nice quad band ready to benefit of the GSM frequencies 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz, additionally due to the transmission technologies GSM / GPRS / HSDPA / EDGE / UMTS / WCDMA, is certain to all users a level of most coverage worldwide. during this manner you’ll be able to forever create any reasonably operation you would like while not unpleasant interruptions thanks to failure or lack of field.

Also note that the show encompasses a giant screen high-quality touchscreen the scale of three.2 inches, with up to sixteen.0 M colours for a wild over-resolution of 640 x 360 pixels. every image are going to be clear and visual.

With regard to connectivity, we are able to immediately notice that the new Nokia C5-03 offers the most effective technology and therefore the preferred on the market. if truth be told we are able to immediately notice a USB two.0 cable for transfers to or from like your pc, to make sure transfer of all sorts to a decent speed safely, and there’s additionally Bluetooth two.1 EDR wireless technology, that permits transfers smart speed and good way of any style of file, however solely between 2 devices that have each the technology, we tend to additionally emphasize the good fourth-generation Wireless LAN technology which will permit wireless net connections at terribly high speeds, which can remind you of the ‘ADSL home!

Nokia C5-03 additionally options a wonderful five megapixel camera integrated with one purpose of recovery, ready to offer you nice photos from the resolution of 2592 x 1944 Pixels, 3x digital zoom to enlarge adjustable up to even those most away and create it as clear as doable. additionally you’ll be able to create tiny changes to the photo, like brightness or alternative settings to beautify and create the foremost of your each shot. additionally bear in mind that every one your photograph can then be sent on your pc to be ready to see higher while not losing quality and sharpness of the photograph. And ‘course, and might record high-quality reproductions of VideoPlayback!

The new Nokia C5-03 is additionally an integrated MP3 player, with whom you’ll be able to forever hear any time of day all of your favorite music. In fact, due to the inner memory of forty MB and expandable to sixteen GB are going to be doable to contain an infinite variety of songs and files like photos or video. Finally, there’s additionally an integrated FM radio with that you’ll be able to listen and follow all of your favorite radio stations.

As mentioned previously, the new Nokia C5-03 is additionally provided for the GPS navigation operate, that during a few moments are going to be perfectly ready to accurately detect your location, and can be ready to guide you step by step toward any goal you would like . additionally throughout your trip, you’ll be given variety of terribly helpful info once you don’t seem to be terribly helpful sensible place, like you’ll be told of the presence of gas stations, restaurants, metro stations, and additional.

The Nokia C5-03 is an ill-advised combination of outdated software and under-performing hardware. There are much better mid-range phones available, for less money.


Nokia C5-05 Malaysia Preview

Nokia C5-05 is a Basic Affordable Price Touchscreen mobile phone with GPS navigation support with free turn-by-turn navigation. Actually GPS navigation is very useful in finding locations at unknown places. It is a very stylish look Single SIM phone with all the necessary features.

It has a 3.2 inch resistive touchscreen display and running the Symbian S60 series operating system. This phone comes with 2.0MP Rear camera capable of capturing images and recording videos.

It is a very good Multimedia phone with support to Multi format Audio Player (mp3, AAC, eAAC, eAAC+ and WMA) and Multi format Video Player (MPEG-4, 3GPP: H.263 and H.264 codecs).No need to worry about storage as this phone support up-to 16GB Expandable memory and comes with 40MB Internal memory. You can also enjoy you songs on FM Radio in your free time.

Connectivity features of this phone include GPRS/EDGE for fast Internet access, Blue-tooth, Micro USB for PC connectivity, 3.5mm Audio jack, Ovi Maps with free life time navigation license.

It is a Social Networking Ready phone also supports Email and instant messaging. This phone equipped with 1000mAh BL-4U Battery which provide a Talk Time up-to 11.5 hours and Standby Time up-to 25 days.


Nokia C5-06 Malaysia Preview

Nokia C5-06 is Affordable Price Single SIM mobile phone by Nokia with very aggressive features. The main key features of this phone include Wireless LAN connectivity (Wi-Fi) for fast Data transfer and GPS Navigation support which is very useful in finding locations at unknown places.

Nokia C5-06 has a large 3.2 inch resistive Touchscreen display and running the Symbian S60 series operating system. It also has very good user interface with easily customize Widgets, Shortcuts and Home Screen.

This phone comes with 2.0MP Rear camera capable of capturing images and recording videos. It also support Multi format Document reader (.doc, .xls, .ppt, .pdf).

Apart from these, Nokia C5-06 comes with some other features like FM Radio, Multi format Audio and Video Player, GPRS/EDGE for fast Internet access, 3.5mm Audio jack, Blue-tooth, Micro USB, Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotation of UI,40MB Internal memory,Expandable memory up-to 16GB for storing your thousands of favorite songs,videos and images and many more.

It is a Social Networking Ready phone also supports Email and instant messaging. This phone equipped with 1000mAh BL-4U Battery which provide a Talk Time up-to 11.5 hours and Standby Time up-to 25 days.Nokia C5-06 is available in nine color options and will definitely give you a value for money.


Nokia C5 5MP Review

After a big success of Nokia C5 in the market, Nokia company has introduced advance version of C5 phone which is called Nokia C5 5MP. This compact and stylish looking handset has stainless steel cover on its back. The mobile has only 95 grams weight that makes this device a lighter phone to be handled. The handset support both 3G and 2G networks all around the globe.

This smart phone runs Symbian operating system of version 9.3 and has ARM 11 processor of power 600MHz. the working speed of this device is also good only due to its high CPU. The storage capacity of the phone is 270 MB along with 512 MB ROM and 256 MB RAM memory. You can also insert micro SD card up to 32 GB in its card slot in order to increase its storage capacity.

The main display is consist of TFT of 16M colors with 240 x 320 pixels resolution, as a result you can see sharp and bright images on its 2.2 inches LCD. It has stereo speakers and also has 3.5mm jack for headphone or speaker support. The phone is capable of keeping max 30 days call transaction records of the user and can store almost unlimited phone and photo calls entries.

Nokia C5 5MP is equipped with 5 Mega Pixel camera with LED Flast, fixed focus features, now it makes free from carrying photo camera while outing or vacations the phone is capable to capture high quality of snaps and capable to capture high class quality videos. It also allows to do video call with VGS video calling camera which is located at from side of the handset.

Stereo FM with RDS support, GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth of version 2.0 with A2DP and EDR, GPS with AGPS and Ovi Maps 3.0 and micro USB of version 2.0.

After un boxing the device you will also find many pre installed apps in it like social network integration and website (Facebook, YouTube, Friendster, My space apps), video editor, photo editor, MP3, MP$, WMA, WAV, eAAC, H.2.64 and H.263 player, Flash Lite 3.0, voice memo, organizer, java, games and document viewer.

It offers you good battery backup and has BL 5CT battery inside it which is made of Li-Ion with power of 1050 mAh. It has 2G talk time of 11 hours and 4 hours and 40 minutes 3G talk time. The 2G stand by time is 600 hours and 3G stand by time is 672 hours. Its standard battery gives you music play up to 30 hours.


Nokia C5 Endi, C2 Tava, and C2 Tennen release: Simple designs and MediaTek chipsets from ~RM304

When it comes to brands that do well enough in the entry and mid-range segment for smartphones, Nokia is one of them. A few of them were unveiled back in March but the brand has been mostly quiet this year, till the sudden unveiling of three new devices. Yesterday, HMD Global announced the Nokia C5 Endi, C2 Tava, and C2 Tennen entry-level smartphones.

According to XDA Developers, the C5 Endi is a 6.5-inch device that features a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, 3GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. It's also got a 4000mAh battery and a triple-camera setup, so overall it's decent for the average user. Next is the C2 Tava, a smaller 5.45-inch device with a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. It also has a 3000mAh battery and a dual-camera setup at the back. The third one is weird because the C2 Tennen is identical to the C2 Tava. However, HMD Global did not clarify what the differences are outside of pricing.

Speaking of pricing, the Nokia C5 Endi will retail for USD 169.99 (~RM739). It's the priciest one amongst the three, but still within the budget range for those aiming for an entry-level device. As for the C2 Tava and C2 Tennen, they are priced at USD 109.99 (~RM478) and USD 69.99 (~RM304). From the difference in pricing, we can assume that there will be a major difference between the two that hasn't been announced yet.

Currently, HMD Global hasn't confirmed whether these devices are coming to Malaysia. But entry-level devices, depending on brand and features, tend to sell rather well in our country so it's possible. Having said that, would you consider getting these if you're hunting for a budget smartphone? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Nokia C6-01 Review

The Nokia C6-01 is a new tablet-style Smartphone by Nokia that operates on the latest Symbian^3 technology system. It is a descendant of Nokia C6, yet various modifications have been observation in the Nokia C6-01 which has a touch screen and a highly improved operating system as well as camera. It is expected to accumulate a lot of attraction from the consumers with much appreciation.

Nokia C6-01 is designed as a sleek, compact, stainless steel and glass handset, more so a Smartphone’s that runs on new software system known as Symbian^3. It has an 8megapixel camera and a 3.2inch AMOLED touch screen that seems quite pocket friendly. The handset has integrated ClearBlack technology that endows all users with visible images outdoors. Nokia C6-01 is regarded as a revamped version of the Nokia C6 and features many other advanced applications as well.

The touch screen displays around 16M colours while being capacitive at the same time. Also, the display screen of the handset supports proximity sensor for auto turn-off and accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate.

Nokia C6-01 phonebook memory entails practically unlimited number of phone entries and fields with Photocall support. The call records are retained with complete details for a maximum duration of 30 days. The internal storage area of the handset is 340MB along with 256MB RAM. On the other hand, the card slot of the Nokia C6-01 has a MicroSD up to 32GB storage with a 2GD card also included.

Nokia C6-01 has a battery support of 1050 mAh that gives around 4-4.5hours of talk time on a 3G handset and 15-15.5 days standby duration.

Nokia C6-01 supports Bluetooth 3.0 and a USB 2.0 connectivity, which certainly adds up to its total value an puts it to next level n race of smartphones.

Turning over the Nokia C6-01, you shall see at the back the handset’s 8megapixel camera integrated with a dual-LED flash as well as a 720p HD video capture. The handset further supports 2x digital zoom and a secondary camera which is VGA and is used for video calls at large. The camera of the handset supports still image file formats as well that are the JPEG and the Exif. Along with features like face recognition and red eye removal, automated motion blur reduction and face tracking; the camera software sure is quite impressive of the Nokia C6-01.

Since the Nokia C6-01 is powered with the new technology of Symbian^3 operating system, it endows all its users with quite advanced features. For example, it is believed that with the integration of this new Symbian operating technology, consumers would be able to experience and enjoy over 250 new features. Also, with the enhanced core software of the handset, the user would be able to customize the phone is any desired way. The inculcated software is sure to make the handset comforting with its easy, intuitive touch screen controls. Now, you can run various applications and develop them with your own expertise and imagination as well.

Nothing new here, as Nokia C6-01 is powered by the same ARM11 family processor running at speeds of up to 680 MHz, that comes with the N8. Nokia stated that you should hold the power on/off button pressed for about 8 seconds to restart the device, if it freezes or you get a “system error” message.

With its impressive and sleek form factor, Nokia C6-01 has surely impressed all onlookers and is expected to be a bombastic success on the market soon after its arrival. This samrtphone, which is slightly different from Nokia C6 has been selling l hot cakes for several erasons, and one of the reasons is its affordability. Its current market rate varies, rght ow Nokia C6-01 Price in Pakistan is in the range of 29,000 PKR to 31,000 PKR, it all depends on which retailer you go to. We encourage our readers to contribute to this review by expressing their personal experience with this smartphone. On a side note to users, who prefer a lower range handsets, we had published a Nokia 5250 Review earlier, which you might find useful.


Nokia C6 Review

The Nokia C6 has been around for some time now, its Nokia's mid range smart phone which is almost identical to the N97 mini, which was previously a part of its high end segment. The Nokia C series consists of their more affordable range of phones that do well for the masses and are not short of features too. In other words, its like the "VFM" series they got. The Nokia C6, C6-01 and the C7 are the high end models of the C series, all having pretty different features and have their won style.

Nokia C6 - Design and Build:The Phone looks almost identical to the 5800XM when the keyboard is hidden, in fact, the C6 is basically a 5800XM with a slide out QWERTY keyboard and an upgraded camera. The Keyboard is actually nice, has a good feel to it. The backlight is also nice, but there seems to be a glitch, at times the keys dont get illuminated or take a few seconds to turn on, but no major issue. When the keyboard slides out, it does not make an angle like the N97 mini and just slides out straight. On one side of the phone, you have your volume control buttons, a switch for the screen lock and camera button, all pretty nowmal, nothing great. Overall, the phone feels solid and very well built.

The screen is pretty good, the touch sensitivity for a resistive touch screen is really good, it felt much better than the capacitive touch of an X6. The brightness is enough for indoor use, but in direct sunlight, the screen is really poor and it is not possible to use it. With the resolution of 360x640, the screen is not as pixel dense as some other high end phones.Nokia C6 - OS: Symbian Series 60This OS has been in use for ages now, its the same one found on the 5800XM, just updated for using the D-pad. Symbian is not actually as bad as it sounds at first, it supports multi tasking, the apps found on the OVI store are of decent quality, but even after the OS being so old, still has glitches. The UI feels a bit dated, not much eye candy here. I really hope some one finds a way to using another OS on this phone, even a ROM for Symbian 3 would be nice, but chances of that happening are very very slim.

The home screen is pretty standard for a Symbian device, but is actually pretty useful. Almost anything you need is just 1 touch away, you can easily customise what apps you want to see on the home screen, changing alarms, profiles and other such things are just a touch away. The use of kinetic scrolling is done well, but can get a bit irritating (will tell why later in the review). If you are wondering what that last image is, its the task manager, pretty useful as it is easy to leave an application on, which can make the phone sluggish if too many apps are left on.Nokia C6 - Calling and Messaging:Calling and messaging function on this phone are pretty normal, voice clarity during calls is up to the mark. You can do video calling on this phone, but i have not tried it yet. There is this really nice feature in this phone, when you go to your contacts and you look for some name, the on screen keyboard keeps getting filtered as according to the names that are on your contact list, making searching for contacts really easy and quick.

Using the keyboard for messaging is really easy and quick, but you do get an on screen keyboard too. However, till now i have not been able find an onscreen QWERTY, you just get the normal set of keys. I generally dont like using that, but people comfortable with auto complete and T9, should have no issues at all.   Nokia C6 - Multimedia:The phone uses the normal media player that they have been using for ages, its pretty simple and works well, but lacks any "extra" features and needs fresher UI. The audio via headphones is pretty nice, the phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can use your high end headphones with this phone. I use my HD 201 with these, which are by no  means high end, but the audio quality is still pretty nice. The speaker however, is more or less average quality and its loudness is also pretty average.

Video playback requires you to convert your video files into either .mp4 or .3gp. This can be done automatically using your OVI suite, but I prefer doing it manually using Format factory,where you can use the presets for optimum conversion. Viewing videos on the 3.2" screen is pretty nice, the images look good and no lags too.

The phone has a 5MP camera with LED flash and auto focus, the camera does a good job under natural light but the images get a bit noisy when under artificial light. The flash is effective if the object is close, say some 3 feet apart at max, beyond that, its pretty useless. The Auto focus is really useful, makes things much easier.Video quality is also pretty decent, it can record videos at VGA resolution at 30 fps, which is not very great, but the videos are pretty clear.

The phone pretty much has it all, GPRS,EDGE and 3G are supported on this phone. Wifi connectivity on the phone is also good, accessing it is really simple. Browsing over the internet is also very easy. The in built browser uses kinetic scrolling well, but on heavy pages, you need to have patience and let the full page load,else the thing gets messy.Nokia C6 - GPS:The Phone comes with lifetime free voice navigation, which is really helpful. I have tried it a few times and the GPS is pretty accurate, but that really depends upon the signal strength. The phone supports A-GPS, so that uses your network to assist the GPS. You need a GPRS connection to make the GPS work well, else most of the time it can't connect. The OVI maps are fairly detailed inside city, I could see the various blocks in my campus marked on the maps, but once you venture outside, its pretty much limited to national highways. You get a few nifty apps when you go into online mode, my favorite app was burp!,which tells you the different restaurants around your current location, the food they serve, their phone numbers, a pic and it can even navigate you to it! There are many such apps, all free.

Another thing that comes with the phone is push mail, yes thats the thing blackberry was originally known for, now you can have multiple accounts setup on your phone, you can use gmail, yahoo mail, Ovi mail, Hotmail , rediff, indiatimes and so on...pretty neat, very easy to use, but i recommend that you have a gprs connection, else this feature is more or less pointless. With quick office and adobe pdf reader installed, attached files are easy to open.Nokia C6 - OVI Store:The OVI store is the place from where you can download games, apps and more for your phone. Most of these apps are free, so only data transfer rates will apply. The OVI store aint even close to the apple store or the android market in the number of apps and their quality. But you can find many similar apps and there are enough apps to fill in almost all your needs. I was slightly disappointed with the limited number of themes and quality games on the OVI store. But here are some decent apps that i use:

Conclusion:The Nokia C6 is pretty much a Nokia N97 mini with a few minor differences, since the N97 costs a hell lot more , its a no brainer to go for the C6 over the N97 mini. Nokia could have done a much better job with this phone though, its no way near perfect. The hardware is old and outdated, could have used a 600MHz ARM processor with some more RAM to go with it. A Symbian 3 update would have been awesome, but i dont expect that coming with the relatively slow hardware. If you compare this phone to the similarly priced android phones, you got to see what you need more, i chose a high resolution screen and a full QWERTY over faster performance and better OS, so its totally up to you.


ASUS confirms that ROG Ally could get a global launch soon

Remember the ROG Ally that popped up earlier this month? Originally, some believed that it was an April Fool's joke. But it wasn't, despite the date the video was posted. The ROG Ally turned out to be a real product that's in the works, and could come sooner than we expected.

In a recent Twitter post, ASUS confirmed that the ROG Ally would be released worldwide. The company also said that the launch will be "sooner than you expect". This could mean that the device could have completed its mass-production phase and is ready for shipping. In fact, ROG Global already provided a best buy link for its first-wave of customers from North America (US and Canada).

The ROG Ally is set to release worldwide (and it may be sooner than you expect)If you're in North America, sign up for notifications herehttps://t.co/ljc2GNN0UU#ROG #ROGALLY #playALLYourgames pic.twitter.com/G8i594xfyP

As a reminder, the ROG Ally is not intended to be a Steam Deck clone. Although a competing product, this is more a Windows-based handheld gaming console that supports Steam, Epic Games Store, and Battle.net games. The console is also expected to have better hardware than the Steam Deck, featuring a 7-inch 1080 display with a 120Hz refresh rate and "twice the performance".

Since it's getting a worldwide release, there's a high chance that it would eventually make its way to Malaysia. Personally, I would get one if it's reasonably priced. But do you think it's worth purchasing? Please share your thoughts in the comments on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about the ROG Ally!


Nokia C7 Review

Nokia is all about creativity and style that suits the requirements of the local people. Nokia C7 can be regarded as just a reflection of Nokia N8 which has been polished and reframed. Nokia C7 is a global GSM phone which suits to the need to of the youths who want multiple facilities in a single device.

Nokia C7 - Design & Build:Nokia C7 is one beautiful phone which has been given a sleek look and a mesmerizing finish. The phone can be said as a curvy and pebble-esque phone which has its call and call end buttons right below the big screen. There is a 3.5 inch AMOLED display screen which is very mush similar to the Nokia N8. The screen appears to be very shiny and scratch resistance which makes it ideal for the ladies.Nokia C7 - Performance:The phone is amazing in its performance as the phone has a 680Mhz ARM 11 processor which makes working on the phone superfast. The memory capacity of the phone is 8 GB as internal and it can further be enhanced to 32 GB with the help of external Micro SD card.Nokia C7 - Battery Life:The battery life of the phone is also good. On the basis of talk time the phone has an average talktime of 9.6 hours whereas on the standby mode the phone can go on 18 days. The function of power save mode and deactivating such mode has also be featured which can aid you at the times of despair.Nokia C7 - Interface:Very much like the Nokia N8, Nokia C7 also shares the same operator in form of Symbian^3 which provides excellent service and quality in service along with support of various applications which helps in better use of the phone.

Nokia C7 - Camera & Video:The Nokia C7 has 8 MP camera which supports high quality of photo capture along with video recording. The camera has a capture capacity which can be activated in various modes such as scene mode which includes auto option along with other options such as user defined, close-up, portrait, landscape, sport, night, etc. Other attributes includes self timer, color tone, white balance, exposure, ISO, adjustable contrast and sharpness. The phone captures video at 720P mode which is ideal for high quality video playback.Nokia C7 - Connectivity:Being the "replica" of Nokia N8, Nokia C7 also shares the same modes of connectivity in form of Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth which makes it an instant gadget to stay connected, along with it, implementation of web browsing facility, people will find it easier to stay connected on their social networking sites such as facebook, orkut and twitter.

The Nokia C7 smart phone looks and feels the steely business, and its battery life defines 'stamina'. But it's not as much fun to use as many Android phones available for the same price.


Nokia Confirms 16-lens array camera and dual-SIM for Next-gen Lumias?

A recent interview with Jo Harlow, Executive VP from Nokia may have confirmed that we will soon see Lytro-like cameras in Nokia's Cameraphones. In our earlier articles regarding Pelican Imaging's 16-lens array camera Nokia's involvement with the company hinted that they may use it, this interview just confirms it. While the interview was more about computational photography, it also dropped hints that we may soon see dual-SIM Nokia Lumia smartphones as well.No news about availability but with Pelican Imaging stating that the technology would only be ready within the year, we're expecting such 16-lens array cameras in Nokia Lumias next year in 2014. Since the Nokia EOS will probably reach us this year in 2013, it seems rather unlikely that we'll see such technology implemented there. Dual-SIM Nokia Lumias are more likely to appear first, especially since Dual-SIM seems to be important in major markets where Nokia is a big name like India.


Nokia Confirms EOS for 11 July 2013, Coming in White Too

After all the various Nokia EOS leaks, it seems that Nokia are finally confirming the reveal date and a 41MP sensor with a teaser about 41 Million Reasons to check them out on 11 July 2013. The 41MP sensor was last seen in the Nokia 808 PureView and 41 Million reasons is just too close for it to be a coincidence. While other tech specs are mostly unconfirmed, stand out features are the 41MP PureView Sensor, Optical Image Stabilization and the fact that it is running Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 operating system. It seems that the Nokia EOS will be coming in a polycarbonate casing with colours that include white, black, yellow and red. Check out the white casing that leaked recently below:


Nokia E6 Review

The Nokia E6 is a slimly designed 3G Smartphone complete with a responsive touch screen & a full QWERTY keyboard. This is an amazing business phone with easy to use call, messaging, Internet, camera, music & video playback, assisted GPS navigation features & so much more. Documents can be emailed, viewed & edited on the Nokia E6 making it the perfect business companion. Its built in battery provides its user with outstanding battery performance allowing the user to use their handset for longer without the need to continuously recharge. The Nokia E6 supports the Symbian Anna operating system which is incredibly user friendly with an intuitive user interface. Nokia E6 - Appearance & Size:

The E6 has a bar form designed casing with easy accessibility to the full QWERTY keyboard on the lower section of the casing & a stunning touch screen on the upper section of the casing. Its touch screen is 2.4 inches in size when measured from corner to corner & this screen has a clear viewing display as well as providing the user with touch screen feature & application controls. The user interface is easy to manage & is highly intuitive, plus the casing has an elegant appearance which is available in either a white, black or a silver grey colour. It has a slim design which makes it incredibly easy to hold when in a single hand plus whilst holding the handset the user can reach the touch screen or keyboard with their thumb to control their phone easily. The Nokia E6 is 1.05cm in depth, 5.9cm in width & is 11.55cm in height plus it weighs one hundred & thirty three grams. This business phone is efficient & easy to use plus it has a sophisticated design which makes you proud to own it.

There is a built in forward facing VGA camera lens which can be used for video calling purposes or for when the user wishes to take a self portrait. The integrated video player can be used for entertainment & the user can play many formats of video either on their Smartphone or on their TV as this handset supports a TV out option. The user can view videos which have been shared by others, downloaded or stored on the E6 from previous video recording. On the back of the Nokia E6 is an eight megapixel camera lens which allows the user to capture & record amazing still photographs as well as recording high quality video footage. There is a variety of camera & video options which allows the user to adjust their setting to suit the capturing or recording requirements. Photo geo tagging can be enjoyed thanks to the handset GPS support allowing the user to add a location of where each photograph was taken to their snaps.

The user can tune into their favourite radio station & listen to music, sports commentaries & so much more using the radio feature which comes complete with a radio data system. For music playback the user can add new music to the E6 via download or music transfer & listen to their selection on the integrated music player which comes with album cover display, plus it supports many music playback formats & is a pleasure to use, using simple touch screen controls. Nokia E6 - Communication & Messaging:

All the user's personal & business contacts can be stored in the contacts facilities allowing the user to add contacts names, a selection of contacts numbers & email addresses all in one place. The user can communicate with others using this handsets easy to use call options or by using the varied selection of messaging services available. The user can communicate via email for business purposes as well as for personal communication. Emails can include document attachments & the Nokia E6 provides a direct email service for easy & quick communication. Other messaging services available include a text message service in an easy to view layout, an instant message service which allows the user to chat to friends & colleagues in an online text conversation & a picture & video multimedia message service. There is an integrated QuickOffice document editor which allows the user to view & edit Word, Excel, PowerPoint & PDF files. Nokia E6 - Battery:

The Nokia E6 offers its user outstanding battery performance with up to six hundred & eighty one hours of GSM standby battery time or an estimated seven hundred & forty four hours of 3G standby time. It's amazing talk time extends to approximately seven & a half hours of talk time over a 3G network or over fourteen hours of talk time when the handset is used over a GSM network.

The E6 has an assisted GPS navigation feature complete with a maps application. A connection between the Nokia E6 & other devices can be gained using a Bluetooth® wireless connection or via a USB cabled connection, & high speed transfer rates can be experienced thanks to EDGE technology. There is a memory card option so therefore the user can add up to 32 gigabytes of memory via the memory card option, plus the Nokia E6 has 8 gigabytes of internal memory along with 1 gigabyte of ROM & 256 megabytes of RAM.

It works over GSM & 3G HSDPA networks & the user can enjoy high speed network connectivity over a 3G network when required. Accessing the Web is easy on this slim business phone as the browser is easy to access from the home screen, plus touch screen controls can be enjoyed whilst the user is browsing the Web, plus gaining access to well known social network websites & Wi-Fi® connectivity allows the user to gain a cable free connection to a nearby wireless hub or hotspot.

Overall, we still feel this is another phone from the Nokia handbook of 'How to make phones that are a bit like the other phones we made but also a bit different'. It sadly skipped the chapter on 'How to make the phone as good as the competition', but depending on the price could still attract a lot of those that dislike BlackBerry phones but love a QWERTY keyboard.


Nokia E7 Review

The Nokia E7 is the successor to Nokia's successful Communicator series which were sliding mobile phone featuring a large screen and spacious QWERTY keyboard.   The Communicators were pocket-able devices that provided a near-laptop experience and were popular with professionals who wanted to be able to write, create content and handle a large volume of email on the go.

The way the phone's curves catch the light is quite stunning with a smooth gradation from light to dark that changes as you move the phone.   Closed the E7's is a  slim metal slab with gently rounded contours and no protrusions to mar the shape.  I especially like the way the buttons are highlighted by a slim chrome-like bezel.

Open, the E7 looks like a little laptop, in fact it reminds me of a tiny MacBook Pro which is high praise, because no matter what you think of Apple, their industrial design ethos is the best in the business.

At 176 grams the E7's weight is typical of other large screen smartphones that have a sliding QWERTY keyboard.  But it's noticeably thinner than the competition and fits  easily into a front jeans pocket.

The E7 exudes quality and feels like it's carved from a single piece of beautifully finished metal.  Whether closed or open there are no creaks or wiggle in the slider. The sliding mechanism itself seems very well designed and built.  At first I found it a little hard to open but then I discovered the secret.  Pushing parallel to the face of the phone, the way you think the slider should move, doesn't work very well.  The trick is to push the curved lower edge of the slider down at a 45 degree angle. It only takes a little push to set the slider in motion, once it starts moving a powerful spring takes over with a satisfying "whoosh" that reminds me of closing a luxury car's door.

This is by far the best keyboard I've ever used on mobile phone.  The key shape, travel and spacing seem nearly perfect. As is the way you can enter numbers and symbols with a long press rather than having to use the Alt key.

As good as the keyboard is I do have a minor quibble with it. It works best when you can set the phone down on a flat surface surface and use it like a laptop. The angle between screen and keyboard is perfect for typing while seated at a table.  The same angle is less than perfect for handheld use.  When I'm not able to set the phone on something I prefer to keep the slider closed and use the touchscreen keyboard.

The big 4 inch screen's Clear Black technology is the real deal and delivers brilliant colors and great contrast with blacker blacks.  True it's "only" 640x360 but it still looks better to my eye than my wife's HTC Evo in spite of the latter's  4.3 inch 800x480 screen.  Performance in daylight is good, even in bright sunlight it's usually possible to read the screen by tilting it away from the light. It's definitely better than the N8 and much better than the Evo, but nowhere near as good in harsh light as older devices like the N95 or HTC Magic which had transflective screens that actually got easier to see the more light was falling on them.  Of course the transflective screens don't look nearly as good as the E7's in moderate light.

The E7's battery life is quite good.  The E7 and the N8 use the same 1200 mAh battery but the E7's larger screen means that its battery life will be a little less than the N8's. The Email app was polling every 15 minutes and Gravity was aso checking for new tweets every 15 minutes and I had Gravity's push notifications turned on too.  In spite of the rather heavy use the battery always made it through the day.  I made hardly any calls however and didn't use the browser much. Although the battery life is good, the E7's non-removable battery may be a concern for serious road warriors.

I found the E7's EdoF camera better than I expected. I actually got a much higher percentage of decent photos with the E7 than I do with the N8. That's not because the E7's camera is better though. With the E7 there's no focusing which suits my lousy technique well. There's also almost no shutter lag, which I think everyone can appreciate. E7 camera comes into its own with video. EdoF keeps everything from about three feet to infinity in focus and low light performance is pretty good too.

Where the E7 camera falls down is with closeup work. There's no macro mode and everything closer than about three feet (1m) is out of focus. I was unable use the the E7 to take readable photos of documents. I'm a little concerned about the unprotected glass cover over the camera lens which appears to be flush with the back surface of the phone.

Frankly I'm tired of Symbian^3 in it's PR 1.2 form.  The new firmware on the Astound has spoiled me, everything works better on it, the user interface is much more responsive, Gmail and the browser are finally usable and the split screen portrait QWERTY rocks.  I can't wait for the PR 2.0 update.  If it's anything like the Astound firmware it will totally transform the E7 and other Symbian^3 phones.  Another beef I have with the software is the lack of a spell checker in the QuickOffice app. I realize that QuickOffice isn't a Nokia product but this is the first Symbian version of Quick Office Premiere I've seem that doesn't have a spell checker.

I believe that Nokia's goal was to recreate the Communicator in a thin, stylish and modern form and at that they succeeded.  Every device's design is a series of compromises.  To combine a great screen and keyboard with thinness and a sleek look, the E7 gave up a removable battery, memory card slot and auto-focus camera. These aren't necessarily show stoppers.  For many the E7's battery life and 16 GB internal Flash drive will be enough and there are ways around the limitations. The E7 comes with a USB On-The-Go cable that lets you use a thumb-drive as external memory. The E7's camera takes great pictures in most situations but if you need to take closeups you will need to carry a real camera or a second phone.


Nokia EOS (Lumia 1020) Shots and Mobile Photo site Appear

With the upcoming reveal of the Nokia EOS or Lumia 1020 being just tomorrow, a number of leaked images, shots and a video of the cameraphone have surfaced. This includes sample pics which were taken using the cameraphone (identified through the pictures EXIF data), new images of the Lumia 1020 in yellow and a whole bunch of others. This also includes a new web site focusing on mobile photography. The site can be accessed here and offers photography news tips and tricks using the Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 925 and Nokia Lumia 928. The Nokia Lumia 1020 will probably be added as well after it's reveal on Thursday.

Sample Pic taken using the Nokia Lumia 1020

Ahead of tomorrow's 41 million reasons some fans have gone and made a promo video themselves (which looks quite slick) so check it out below:


Nokia Earbuds Lite and Portable Wireless Speaker revealed, releasing towards end of 2020

Besides the new smartphones, Nokia also unveiled their own take of wireless earbuds and sound speaker. Dubbed as the Nokia Earbuds Lite and Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker, these new accessories have no price tag yet but it's said to be released in October and November respectively. Here's what you need to know.

One of the first few highlights that Nokia wanted us to know is that the Earbuds Lite charging case can provide up to 35 hours of music playback. On top of that, it's also rated IPX7 so the pair are pretty much waterproof and you can bring them for a swim up to 1 metre. There are also two new colour options which are Polar Night (white) and Mint.

As for the Portable Wireless Speaker, it's a compact Bluetooth 5.0 handheld speaker that has up to 4 hours of wireless playback and an integrated microphone for network calls. A closer look at the bottom half of the speaker unveils the home, volume control, power and play/pause buttons as well.

There are no words yet if Nokia Malaysia is planning to import the Nokia Earbuds Lite and Nokia Portable Wireless Speaker into Malaysia, but it would be great if they do as wireless earbuds have become popular here. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


Nokia G10 details leaked, expected to feature 48MP camera

With a new year, Nokia is looking to make some major changes. The company has finally decided to change its odd naming scheme for its smartphones, giving its next device the Nokia G10 name. Today, new details of the device have been leaked online.

Specifically, some tech specs for the phone were posted by Nokiapoweruser. The Nokia G10 is expected to be an entry-level 4G smartphone, which will be available in blue or purple colours. It will have two variants with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage, or 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. The phone is also expected to pack a 4000mAh battery.

Besides that, this phone should run on Android 11 out of the box. In terms of features, the phone will have a 6.38-inch HD+ display (720p), a quad-camera setup at the back, and a Google Assistant button.　Allegedly, the phone will retail for 139 Euros (~RM683) for the European market. But we already know that the phone will also launch here, as it was certified by SIRIM Malaysia.

To be honest, a name like Nokia G10 definitely sounds better than Nokia 8.5 or something like that. But what do you think, is the name change enough to give the brand a boost? Share your thoughts below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Nokia G21 Malaysia Release: 6.5-inch 90Hz display, 50MP triple camera setup and a special pre-order price of RM759

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones today launched the latest member of the Nokia G-Series family in Malaysia, the Nokia G21, with a special pre-order price of only RM759 through Shopee. The official retail price of the device is RM799.

Claiming to have twice as many security updates than its competitors and a whopping 3-day battery life, the G21 comes in a brand new sleek design that doesn’t compromise on Nokia’s famous durability.

HMD Global has also promised regular updates to ensure the device's longevity, including 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of monthly security updates. In fact, the phone is an Android 12 ready device straight out of the box.

Built to be tough with a polycarbonate shell, the G21 features a 6.5-inch screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a first for the Nokia G-series. However, the screen still retains a 720p+ resolution but this time around, it is capable to stream Netflix in HD, also a first for the Nokia G-series.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Unisoc T606, a 12nm chip that has two Cortex-A75 cores and six A55 cores. Its 5050mAh battery supports 18W fast charging and HMD Global claims that it can last up to 3 days, especially if you turn on the all-new Bespoke Super Battery Saver mode.

In terms of cameras, the G21 features a 60MP AF + 2MP Macro + 2MP FF Depth camera setup on its rear and an 8MP camera on its front. Furthermore, the G21's cameras also utilise AI imaging and come equipped with advanced low light imaging capabilities.

Completing its specs list are a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dual Nano SIM and a MicroSD hybrid slot that supports up to 512GB expandable storage as well as a fingerprint scanner on its side.

The G21 comes in either Nordic Blue or Dusk colours with only a 6GB + 128GB storage option available. The device can be pre-ordered on Shopee starting from today until 9 March 2022, which comes with free gifts and a special pre-order price of only RM759. From10 March onwards, the Nokia G21 will be available at participating Nokia mobile retail stores nationwide with a retail price of RM799.

What do you guys think of the Nokia G21? Share your thoughts with us in the Facebook comments section and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news!


Nokia G21 specs leaked online, would have 90Hz display and 50MP main cam

It's still early in 2022 and we've already seen plenty of new phones come our way. In recent weeks, we've already seen new devices Samsung, vivo, Redmi, and Huawei. Well, Nokia also has a new phone that could be launching soon.

According to GSMArena, the Nokia G21 will be available soon for 170 Euros (~RM808). As you can tell, the device is going to be released in Europe. That region is one of the company's biggest market's outside of India, which is when we can expect it to be launched next. Currently, there are no hints of whether the device would be available here. Nokia will release the device in brown and dark green colours.

The Nokia G21 is an entry-level device that will come with the Unisoc T606 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. It's also expected to support dual-SIM and a MicroSD slot for more storage. Moreover, the phone will come with a 6.5-inch 720p+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, 5050mAh battery, and a 50MP main camera.

As we've mentioned, it's unknown if this phone would come here. But what do you think about it, is this a device you'd get if you need a budget smartphone? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


ASUS could be making new gaming smartphone series with Qualcomm Snapdragon branding

We all know that ASUS has only one gaming smartphone series and it's the ROG Phone. However, the latest source has arrived by pointing out that the company could be in preparation for another gaming series with Qualcomm Snapdragon branding. The device was spotted on the TENNA listing with a few images and tech specs.

According to one of the images, the rumoured device with model number ASUS_I007D comes with a Snapdragon logo on the rear with an ASUS logo below it. There's also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner alongside a triple-camera setup that includes 64MP and 12MP sensors. The listing revealed that the device is going to be powered by Snapdragon 888 and sports a 6.78-inch OLED display.

Besides that, the device is suggested to bring a 3,840mAh battery as well. It will also run Android 11 and offer 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It is worth mentioning that the device is codenamed VODKA and it was recently spotted in the kernel source code of the ROG Phone 5. Therefore, we could see more news of this upcoming gaming device soon, or maybe not if ASUS dropped the project.

Let us know what you think about ASUS making another gaming smartphone line on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


Nokia G42 5G accidentally leaked before launch, to feature SD480+ SoC and 90Hz display

HMD Global is set to release another Nokia midrange smartphone soon, though we don’t need to wait until launch to know its design and specs as they were accidentally revealed recently. Called the Nokia G42 5G, read on to find out more about the confirmed specs of the smartphone.

As shared by SuomiMobiili which spotted the accidental leak, the device will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ processor paired with either 4 or 6GB of RAM. Storage-wise, there’s only a 128GB variant.

The display utilises a V-notch cutout which houses an 8MP selfie camera, which is complemented by a 50MP AI camera coupled with two 2MP cameras at its rear. The screen itself is a 6.56-inch 90Hz HD+ monitor protected by 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 which has a peak brightness of 560 nits.

Other confirmed specs include a 5000mAh battery which supports 20W fast charging, Bluetooth 5.1, Android 13 OS, 5G connectivity and colour options of either Meteor Grey or Lavender. The price and availability are yet to be revealed by HMD Global.

So, what do you guys think of the upcoming G42 5G? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news such as this!