Apple and Hyundai are working together again on electric scooter

It looks like Apple and Hyundai are back working with each other again for something that is not an electric car. Sources are claiming that the two are now shifting their focus to manufacturing electric scooter which has features that most of us would like to have.

According to an online site named Chosun Biz, Apple and Hyundai had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last year and had agreed to pursue cooperation in eight sectors, including electric vehicles. Therefore, the collaboration between the two has not come to an end yet.

For the electric scooter, it is expected to be something compact as it's able to mount onto a Hyundai or Kia vehicle. According to the company, it can also be charged from electricity generated while driving via regenerative braking. The scooter could sport a tri-folding design as well and features a digital display that shows battery status and speed. Lastly, it is said that electric scooters can be bought at affordable prices nowadays. However, this scooter from Apple and Hyundai would be an appealing one for the market by having those features.

Let us know what you think about the new project from the two companies on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


The PlayStation 5 pre-order could actually be coming soon and cost ~RM2044

As per tradition in the first quarter of every year, Samsung and Huawei will be one of the first smartphone brands to show off their latest flagship. But that's not the only thing that is getting us excited, this is because we may be getting the PlayStation 5 (PS5) pre-order sooner than expected.

Sony's upcoming gaming console is scheduled to arrive for the holiday season in 2020, but according to this news source - the company will be revealing the PS5 for the first time in mid-February followed by a rumoured pre-order initiative. This was apparently leaked by @PSErebus, who is known for giving PS5 and Xbox leaks said that the PS DualShock 5 will be unveiled first then the pre-order will begin in March.

He didn't stop there, though. He continued on claiming that the PS5 will be available in North America on 20 November 2020 at a recommended retail price of $499. That's roughly around ~RM2044 and quite affordable for a gaming console if you ask me. But still, best to take his comments with a pinch of salt.

DUALSHOCK 5 will be unveiled in the first quarter of 2020. PlayStation 5 will be available to preorder worldwide shortly afterwards pic.twitter.com/ffTU9HVaoP

If you wanna stack it up man you gotta work for it. Pre orders for PlayStation 5 begin in March pic.twitter.com/amBhIMU0Zr

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) will launch PlayStation®5 (PS5™) in several countries in the holiday season of 2020 and will make PlayStation®5 (PS5™) available in North America on November 20, 2020 at a recommended retail price (RRP) of $499

This pre-order pattern isn't very far fetched from Sony's PS4 back in 2013. The company also unveiled it back in mid-February which was followed by the official retail details but after a few months later, then finally going to sale on 15 November 2013.

Are you planning to get yourself a PS5 this year? It's definitely one of the few things we are looking forward to. Let us know in the Facebook post and stay tuned for more tech gaming news at TechNave.com.


The Playstation 5 will be in limited production during the first year

Based on a statement by Bloomberg, it seems that the Sony Playstation 5 (PS5) will be in limited production in the first year of its launch. Compared to the previous year where Sony managed to manufacture up to 7.5 million PS4, Sony will end up manufacturing up to only 6 million units.

The dip in units manufactured is largely due to the COVID-19 outbreak which affected Sony, as well as their hardware suppliers. With all that said, what are your thoughts on the COVID-19 outbreak affecting the production of the Sony Playstation 5? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Poco X2 comes with a 27W fast charge support that resembles the Redmi K30 4G!

The Poco X2 is now the hit of the town since the company announced to be an independent brand last year. After the Poco X2 was said to be released on 4 February 2020. Today, the latest poster reveals the phone will come to support a 27W fast charging.

According to the source, the Poco X2 is confirmed to be coming in with a 6.6-inch 120Hz RealityFlow display and supports a 27W fast charging. Besides, it is also expected to be eqquiped with a 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM which may be priced at Rs18999(~RM1083).

With the recent leaks and posters, it seems that the Poco X2 resembles the Redmi K30 4G from the same design to the same 120Hz refresh rate and also the equally 27W fast charge support. But do take the other tech specs with a pinch of salt as there’s no official confirmation on the info from POCO yet.With all that said, will you be disappointed or be interested in getting the POCO X2 if it arrives in Malaysia? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates like this on TechNave.com!


The Power of ChatGPT: Real-World Applications and Use Cases by ChatGPT

If there's a technology that's starting to get mainstream attention in recent weeks, it would have to be ChatGPT. First released in November 2022, ChatGPT is a relatively new chatbot tool based on AI (Artificial Intelligence). AI and machine learning have been around for years and is mostly used by large corporates to automate some of their processes or work. Where does technology like ChatGPT fit in?

Well, it can fit in many areas that rely on text. So, you can see why we'd find it interesting. Of course, AI is far from perfect. It's not unexpected for it to provide wrong answers or deliver factual errors in responses or articles it generates. So out of curiosity, we generated an article using ChatGPT to see if it is good enough for writing articles. Check out the article below!

In today's digital age, technology is increasingly playing a major role in our daily lives. From shopping online to booking a ride, we have become accustomed to using technology to make our lives easier and more convenient. The same can be said for how we communicate with each other, especially with the rise of messaging and chat applications. This is where OpenAI's ChatGPT comes in.

ChatGPT is a cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI, which has the ability to understand and generate human-like text. It is trained on a massive amount of data and can respond to a wide range of topics with remarkable accuracy. This technology is already being used in various real-world applications, and it's changing the way we interact with technology.

ChatGPT can be accessed in different ways, including the main website

One of the most significant applications of ChatGPT is in the field of customer service. Companies can use ChatGPT to provide 24/7 support to their customers through messaging platforms. This not only improves the overall customer experience but also reduces the workload on human support staff. ChatGPT can handle a large volume of queries and provide prompt, accurate answers, freeing up human support staff to focus on more complex issues.

Another exciting use case for ChatGPT is in the development of virtual assistants. With its ability to understand and generate human-like text, ChatGPT can be integrated into personal digital assistants to improve their functionality. Whether it's answering questions, setting reminders, or helping with daily tasks, ChatGPT can help make our lives easier and more efficient.

Not ChatGPT, but still an example of chatbots in action (by Unifi)

In the education sector, ChatGPT can be used to develop personalized learning experiences. It can provide students with immediate feedback on their assignments and help them improve their understanding of the subject matter. This technology can also be used to develop language-learning apps, allowing users to practice speaking and writing in different languages.

The healthcare industry is also starting to explore the potential of ChatGPT. It can be used to develop virtual health assistants that can provide patients with information on their symptoms, diagnose common illnesses, and even offer advice on lifestyle changes to improve their health.

You can even get a ChatGPT-based Google Chrome extension to answer your emails

In conclusion, the power of ChatGPT lies in its ability to understand and generate human-like text, making it a versatile tool for various real-world applications. Whether it's improving customer service, developing virtual assistants, or transforming the education and healthcare industries, ChatGPT has the potential to make our lives easier, more efficient, and more convenient.

Before we go on, note that the images above were manually inserted by us. With that out of the way, let's see what we can break down from the AI-generated article. At a glance, there aren't any glaring mistakes you can spot in the article. That's partly because it's a rather basic article discussing general implementations of ChatGPT in various areas. In that sense, you can say that the AI is good enough to write simpler pieces like this.

If you look closely, you can also spot how the AI could exhibit certain human qualities. For instance, most people tend to have a style of writing and preferred choice of words. In this article, you can see some words or phrases that were repeated. An example would be "make our lives easier", which popped up in the article three times. Of course, you can consider this as the AI being taught to use this line to explain things in a simpler manner.

The tool does make mistakes, and sometimes fixes them too (Source: u/lukkasz323 @ Reddit)

On the other hand, the ChatGPT AI doesn't seem to be good at being concise. It made some redundant phrases like "make our lives easier and more convenient", which both technically mean the same thing. Considering that this is a pretty bog-standard topic, it would have been better to use shorter sentences. Then again, you can also consider that a stylistic choice.

Having said that, this article is a perfectly acceptable piece. If it were an essay for school, it would have scored pretty well. It shows that ChatGPT is capable of doing certain things well enough, and writing basic articles seems to be one of them. There's even a case where the AI tool passed graduate-level law and business exams, albeit without very high scores.

Mind you, we can also expect there to be cases where ChatGPT doesn't quite hit the mark. For instance, some Internet users have reported that chatbots based on ChatGPT provided factual errors. AI requires a lot of training to be good, or it could result in drastic problems.

Case in point, there was a recent demo by Google for its new AI chatbot called Bard, which provided an inaccurate response to a question. This resulted in its share dropping by 7.7% for Google's parent company Alphabet, with an estimated loss of USD100 billion (~RM433 billion).

Google's take on the new chatbot trend - Google Bard (Source: Google)

AI tools like ChatGPT show potential, but in my opinion, it's not quite at a stage where they can replace humans or take away our jobs. What do you think?

If you find the topic interesting, please share your thoughts in the comments below. And stay tuned to TechNave for more articles like this!


The RM100 rebate promo is back again for the Samsung Galaxy A51

If you actually missed the Samsung Galaxy A51 RM100 rebate promo last month, don't fret, it's back again! From today onwards until 30 September 2020, the RM100 rebate promo is back on the Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM) so in other words, you can get the phone at just RM1299 only.

Available in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Blue, and Haze Crush Silver, the Galaxy A51 was the most shipped Android phone of Q1 2020 so that itself is a great testament. To recap the tech specs, the phone features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, a 48MP quad rear camera, 4000mAh battery, an Exynos 9611 chipset, and many more. For a mid-range device, we think the specs and price complement each other well.

If you are interested, you can purchase the Galaxy A51 at Samsung Malaysia’s e-store, participating Samsung Experience Stores and authorized dealers. As usual, please practice social distancing and follow the SOP rules if you are going out to a store. Stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


The RM200 eBeliaRahmah credit is now live on Touch 'n Go eWallet, Boost & Setel, which one should you choose?

Today, the eBeliaRahmah has finally begun and to refresh your memory, the RM200 redemption can be claimed from your Touch 'n Go eWallet, Boost and Setel (oddly, Grab is not present). Besides the RM200 redemption, there are also other promos that you can get such as vouchers and even a trip to Singapore.

But before we get to that, here's a reminder of the eligible candidates. As previously mentioned by the Malaysian government, only those who are aged 18-20 years old and studying full-time at any local public or private institution of higher learning (IPTA/IPTS) registered with the Ministry of Higher Education may redeem it. Without further ado, here are the rest of the details and how to claim.

Starting with Touch 'n Go eWallet, all Malaysian students can also claim free vouchers of up to RM550 from more than 20+ brands across the nation. From the screenshot, you can see the likes of TikTok, Lazada, Tealive, McDonald's, and even Apple (most probably an authorised store).

The RM200 eBeliaRahmah credit is also only eligible for selected merchants. This includes most fast-food restaurants, convenience stores and others. You can refer to the screenshot above. As usual, you will need to input your MyKad details correctly to redeem.

Next, the Boost app will immediately bring you to the redemption page after tapping on the eBeliaRahmah promo. You will need to verify your IC first and Boost will check your eligibility. After that, you will get your RM200 and other rewards. According to Boost, there are many collaborations such as Watsons, Lazada, Switch, Urban Republic, mobile2go, Inside Scoop, agoda, Viu and many more. It's worth mentioning that the claim period will end earlier on 22 August instead of 31 August unlike the other two platforms.

Last but not least, Setel users (who are eligible) can also redeem the RM200 credit as well as four tickets for a concert in Singapore and up to RM105 cashback. The RM200 credit from Setel can only be used to refill petrol at any Petronas stations, get goods at Kedai Mesra (including Deliver2Me), Cafe Mesra, and other things that support Setel QR and DuitNow QR.

As for the concert tickets, it seems that there will only be two winners with two tickets for each. To win these tickets, you will need to spend RM200 with Setel as aforementioned. The campaign period will end on 31 August 2023 and the winners will be announced on the Setel app and social media page.

Last but not least, there's quite a handful of RM105 cashback details. For one, you get RM5 cashback when your cumulative fuel purchases reach RM100, or getting RM10 cashback after spending a cumulative amount of RM200 online with Setel Wallet at a Petronas Shop (cashback rewarded up to five times for both). You can check out the rest of the details in the screenshot.

So there you have it. Obviously, Setel is best used for students who already have a driving license for cars or motorcycles to best make use of the credit. As for Touch 'n Go eWallet and Boost are quite similar, so it depends on which app you use more for cashless transactions. Choose and spend wisely, kids!


The ROG Ally could be priced closely to the Steam Deck

The ROG Ally has gotten many gamers interested but perhaps this news would hype it up even more. According to a leak online from a reliable source, the highest handheld gaming console variant could cost $699.99 (~RM3119).

While that's kind of expensive in our local currency, it's actually quite close to the Steam Deck 512GB version. For context, the latter is official $649, which is just shy of $51 from the ROG Ally. On top of that, the alleged $700 ROG Ally features an AMD Z1 Extreme model and 16GB + 512GB memory configuration.

ASUS ROG Ally (AMD Z1 Extreme) = $699.99 https://t.co/GDkz6wZNWI

What about the standard ROG Ally variant? Well, that leaves our imagination up in the air. It could be competitively priced with the Steam Deck 64GB which is $399 (~RM1778). If that's roughly the price tag for the Malaysian market, it could be a big hit but then again, it's probably best to take it with a grain of salt.

If you want to read more about the ROG Ally specs, you can head over to our news coverage right here. Also, the ROG Ally launch event will happen on 11 May 2023, whereby the livestream starts at 10 PM in Malaysia. Stay tuned for our official news coverage only at TechNave.com.


The ROG Ally is coming to Malaysia in July 2023, but how much will it cost?

In case you missed the announcement late last night, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Malaysia has confirmed that the ROG Ally will indeed come to Malaysia. According to the official post on Facebook, the scheduled date will be in July 2023.

Besides that, ASUS ROG Malaysia also teased us that the prices that we saw online might be not what we expected (but in a good way). For context, the ROG Ally Z1 model is priced at $599 whereas the one with Z1 Extreme costs $699. Direct currency exchange for that is ~RM2725 and ~RM3180 respectively, so if the local prices are lower than those then it's really great.

For now, the pre-order is only happening in the US via Best Buy. In terms of tech specs, we already mentioned the Ryzen Z1 Series Processor by AMD, and it will come with 16GB of RAM and 512GB PCIe Gen 4 of storage. The IPS display is 7 inches and you can also get an optional Gaming Charger Dock to connect it to a TV.

For more information about the ROG Ally, you can read the rest of the features in our news coverage right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The ROG Ally is making its debut on 11 May 2023

As what started as an April Fool's joke, the ROG Ally shortly became a reality and while there wasn't much information, ASUS has provided us with what we can expect. Here are some details about the specs and live stream event that's coming soon in May.

For starters, the ROG Ally features an all-new AMD Ryzen Z1 series processor with RDNA 3 graphics. Equipped with a 120Hz FHD display with FreeSync Premium support, it also has a maximum brightness of 500 nits and supports touchscreen while navigating through Windows 11. Speaking of Windows 11, that also means you can play all your publisher libraries and game streaming services. This includes Steam, Epic Games Store, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect, EA Play and others.

On top of Windows 11, a special edition of Armoury Crate is also available within ROG Ally. It offers performance mode toggles, a game launcher, gaming monitoring software, Aura Sync support and more. Interested customers will also get a bundled 90-day trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which also means access to Xbox Game Studios.

In terms of pricing, we were told that there would be two variants based on different memory configurations. The ROG Ally has up to 16GB of LPDDR5 dual channel RAM and up to 512GB PCIe Gen 4 of storage, which can be upgraded. Additionally, you may also insert a microSD card to expand your storage more.

The official ROG Ally launch event will be held on 11 May 2023, whereby the keynote will start at 10 AM Eastern Time (14.00 GMT), followed by a panel discussion. That's 10 PM on the same day for Malaysia's time zone so do check it out if you're free. Otherwise, just stay tuned for our official news coverage only at TechNave.com.


The ROG Phone 4 launching date is getting closer with 16GB of RAM and Snapdragon 888 chipset

It seems like the ASUS ROG Phone 4 will be launching real soon. Last month, we reported on the short live hands-on video for the ASUS ROG Phone 4. Today, the smartphone has appeared on GeekBench benchmark website revealing some of the tech specs.

According to the source, the ROG Phone 4 sports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and we expect it to have up to 512GB of storage. It uses the model number I005DA that scored 1131 points in the single-score test and 3729 points in the multi-core test. That’s all we got from the GeekBench listing for now.

As for the other tech specs, the leaks earlier did mention the heat dissipation back clip upgrade, a 6.78-inch OLED display and a 2x3000mAh battery supporting 65W fast charging. Besides, the outlook design seen on the hands-on video leak shows it still has the same design and style of the previous generations but with a “05” logo imprinted on it. So we assumed it may be naming the phone as the ROG Phone 5 instead of ROG Phone 4.

Either way, there is no official confirmation on the tech specs and release dates yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But what more are you expecting from the ROG Phone 4? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


Apple and Hyundai to sign partnership deal by March, electric car production planned for 2024

Previously, we got news about Apple collaborating with Hyundai to manufacture an electric car. There wasn't much news after that but it seems that sources have confirmed that the two companies will be partners. They will sign a new partnership deal by March and start manufacturing in 2024.

Should the timeline be met, Apple could have an Apple Car beta version first in 2022. Then in 2024, Hyundai may manufacture the electric vehicle in Georgia or at a new factory in the US, which could produce up to 400,000 vehicles annually. Meanwhile, another media outlet claimed that both companies are planning to launch the electric car in 2027.

At the moment, both Apple and Hyundai have no comment on this. However, Hyundai admitted had confirmed their discussions with Apple but later changed their statement without mentioning Apple's name. Oh well, whichever it is, it's still a long way to go for the first look.

What do you think of having an electric car? There are already some hybrid cars running in Malaysia, although not mainstream yet. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


"The ROG Phone is not over RM3000." - Mr Anonymous

During somewhere at the end of July 2018, our local distributor DirectD set up a survey link asking how many Malaysians are interested in the ROG Phone. As far as we know, the ROG Phone is coming in two variants of 128GB and 512GB (according to DirectD) and in this latest leak, Mr Anonymous has told us something that might be of interest for you.

So starting with the price speculation, the good news is that the pricing range will be around RM2600 - RM2900 and no more than RM3000! The price tag is actually quite close to what we reported last month when ASUS CEO Jerry Shen teased us that the ROG Phone will cost slightly higher than the ZenFone 5Z. That said, now that the latter is officially released in Malaysia for RM2299 (the 8GB model), RM2600 and above seems like a reasonable price and as far as we know from the Indian market, sources believe the 8GB + 512GB model should cost around 50,000 Rupee (~RM2974). See, no more than RM3000.

Okay, what about the availability then? According to Mr Anonymous, the ROG Phone is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia in September 2018. However, he cannot guarantee that the gaming smartphone will arrive on time. He didn't really say why but this is probably due to the upcoming powerhouse flagships that are on the way, namely Samsung and Apple for their annual new phone announcement.

You can thank Mr Anonymous for sharing this information but just a disclaimer, everything we say here is subject to change so best to take it with a grain of salt. So while we wait, you can check out the full specifications and features right here. Stay tuned for more ROG phone news at TechNave.com.


The ROG Phone will be on sale starting from RM2499 for one day only

You read that right, gamers. In conjunction with the Hari Raya sales on Lazada, ASUS Malaysia will be slicing off RM1000 on its ROG Phone only on 16 May 2019!! Also for this one-day sale, it's only applicable on the ASUS Flagship Store in LazMall and nowhere else.

The RM1000 discount is also eligible for the two ROG Phone models which are the 128GB and 512GB. With that, the price tag after the discount is only RM2499 and RM2999 respectively. On top of that, anyone who purchases either one of the models on May 16th will stand a chance to bring home a free GameVice accessory. There will only be 20 units of that and it's based on a first come first served basis.

Better mark your calendars, boiisss. ROG Phone is an awesome gaming phone and we absolutely love it. You can check out our review here and stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


The ROG Strix XG17 portable 240Hz gaming monitor is every gamer's dream

We have told you about the ASUS ZenScreen Touch just a while ago, now prepare yourself on another touchscreen monitor by ROG - the ROG Strix XG17 which is the company's first portable gaming monitor that can go up to 240Hz.

Obviously made for gaming, the 17.3-inch portable gaming monitor has 3ms response time and its refresh rate can be tweaked via Adaptive-Sync technology between 48Hz and 240Hz. Even from viewing at the side, the IPS screen panel provides a 178° viewing angles so it's shareable with your friends when watching a game and movies together with vivid colours.

The monitor can be plugged into the wall on the AC power or through its USB Type-C ports and micro-HDMI 2.0 ports on the side, which can be set up as a secondary monitor. On top of that, there's a DisplayWidget utility for fine-tuning the monitor's picture and a GameVisual on presetting the type of game genre you play.

If you're hanging around at Computex 2019, you can check out the device at the ASUS booth. No price tag and availability is announced yet, though, but we hope to see it drop in the Malaysia market soon. Stay tuned for more ROG news at TechNave.com.


The RX0 II is the world's smallest and lightest ultra-compact camera launched by Sony

Sony has recently introduced the successor to the original RX0 ultra-compact camera, the Sony RX0 II which comes included with 4k recording as well as in-body stabilization which is a huge step up from its predecessor. Not only that, but it also comes with a tilt preview display which can be tilted up to 180-degrees and down to 90-degrees making easier for users to vlog while travelling.

Now onto the tech specs, the RX0 II comes with a 15.3-megapixel EXMOR RS CMOS Image sensor which is further enhanced by the BIONZ X image processing engine to improve colour reproduction. Right in front of the sensor is where the ZEISS Tessar T 24MM F4.0 lens sits which improves the minimum focusing distance down to 20cm as compared to the previous 50mm.

In terms of the size, the RX0 II only measures in at 59mm x 40.5mm x 35mm, and it weighs in at only 132g makes it pretty suitable for travelling. The new ultra-compact camera, along with the VCT-SGR1 Shooting Grip will be available for purchase in Malaysia starting May 2019. If you are keen on finding out more about the the device, do pay Sony’s official website a visit and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Razer Acari mouse mat is coming to Malaysia for RM309

If you're looking for a new gaming mouse pad, you ought to check out the Acari mouse mat by Razer. Scheduled to arrive in early September 2020, this gaming accessory will be on sale for RM309.

We know what you're thinking - this is a ridiculously expensive mouse pad. It may look like a simple mouse pad but let's go over the features, according to the website, Razer said that this is an ultra-low friction mouse mat measuring 420 x 320mm and 1.95 thick so that's pretty big.

In fact, the mat is using ultraviolet-activated nano-bead surface layered with an oleophobic coating. If that's too scientific for you, it just means that the mat offers better tracking, precision, accuracy and responsiveness.

By the way, there's no RGB lighting in case that's what you're wondering. But will you get one? Probably a good idea to save up now if that's what you want. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Realme 2 Pro (8GB + 128GB) model is RM699 on Shopee 7.7 Orange Madness campaign

In another Shopee 7.7 Orange Madness campaign news, Realme Malaysia has hopped on the promotional sales period on two separate days which is 3 July and 7 July 2019. The Realme devices that will be on sale are the Realme 3 (3GB + 32GB), Realme 2 Pro (4GB + 64GB and 8GB + 128GB) and the Realme C2 (2GB + 16GB) on a discount.

According to Realme Malaysia, the discount goes up to RM300 and this is on the Realme 2 Pro (8GB + 128GB) which is a really good deal. It's also worth noting that if you purchase the Realme C2, they are giving two extra freebies which is a microSD card and a bottle. On top of that, the early birds who start purchasing any of the Realme smartphones on 7 July (12AM) within the first three (3) minutes will be entitled to a RM50 voucher. Below is a table for your reference:

That's all, folks. By the way, you opt to check out OPPO and Vivo's deals as well so head over here. Stay tuned for more local tech deals at TechNave.com.


The Realme 3 Pro can be yours for RM699 on Lazada 9.9 Sale

As per tradition, the Lazada 9.9 promo sale is coming upon us and realme Malaysia will be one of the brands selling their electronic devices on a discount up to RM200 at Lazada Malaysia, as well as other products like the t-shirt and tech bag.

Starting with the realme 3 Pro (4GB + 64GB), this smartphone will be offered at RM699 only but on a one-day sale only which is on 9 September itself. To secure this affordable deal, you will need to pay a deposit first of RM69.90 from 28 August until 8 September and checkout on 9.9, to pay the remaining RM629.10. If you somehow managed to miss that, you will still be able to purchase the device at RM749 on 9.9.

On the other hand, the realme C2 (2GB + 16GB), (2GB + 32GB) and (3GB + 32GB) variant will be on sale at RM339, RM398 and RM448 respectively. There will also be an Exclusive Crazy Mega Brand Offer for the 2GB + 16GB variant, which will be on sale for RM329 from 12 AM - 2 AM on 9.9 on a first-come-first-serve basis. All variants of realme C2 will come with a complimentary microSD card and check out the rest of the realme products that will be on sale!

Keep in mind that the deposit of the realme 3 Pro is not refundable. For more information, you can visit the realme Malaysia official store on Lazada. Chup dulu!


The Realme 3 is coming to Malaysia next week with a 4230 mAh battery and more

After their success with the Realme 2 Pro, Realme Malaysia have sent out invites for their upcoming Realme 3 launch in Malaysia next week on 21 March 2019. Initially launched in India from 8999 INR (~RM525) it's still unclear whether it will just be this 3GB RAM + 32GB storage version or if the 10999 INR (~RM642) version with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage will be coming too. Both are expected to come in gradient back models for dynamic black and radiant blue.

The main highlights of the Realme 3 include the 4230 mAh battery and 6.22-inch HD+ Dewdrop display (water drop notch). There's also a 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera with Chroma Boost function which could help make images more vivid. A 13MP front camera helps take selfies while both front and back cameras have AI features.

Realme have also hinted that they'll be coming out with the Realme 3 Pro as well. Check out a comparison between the Realme 2 and Realme 3 here, or see the full Realme 3 tech specs list below:


The Red Magic 8S Pro is marketed to have 24GB of RAM

Yup, you read that right. the upcoming Red Magic 8S Pro will be released with a staggering 24GB of RAM. It was just announced on Red Magic's Weibo page a few hours ago, alongside the launching date which is 5 July 2023 in China.

That being said, it could be just a marketing ploy. After all, most brands nowadays would just show the total RAM with the original combined with the extended RAM feature. Besides that, the company also teased other confirmed features on the Red Magic 8S Pro. This includes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (or 8+ Gen 2?) with a core frequency of up to 3.36GHz as well as claiming Honkai: Star Rail easily running on 60 frames per second, indicating the display must have at least a 60Hz refresh rate.

In terms of design, we think the Red Magic 8S Pro shouldn't stray too far from the Red Magic 8 Pro. So the former should have a clean display without any front camera cutout intrusion, flat side frames, and a triple rear camera setup. More information will be revealed on the launching date.


The Redmi 7 could launch with the Redmi Note 7 Pro with price starting at ~RM426

The Redmi Note 7 is set to launch in Malaysia on the 19th of March. Now, we’re hearing that in China, the Redmi Note 7 Pro is set to be unveiled and with it, another product. Lu Weibing, President of Redmi confirmed this news on his Weibo account.

Many are speculating that the device that may be revealed might be the Redmi 7 as information about the device has been floating around TENAA for quite some time now. Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun, had teased the Redmi 7 as well, asking what users are expecting to see on the device.

Earlier this year, he had revealed the pricing of the Redmi 7, claiming that is would be priced at 700 Yuan and 800 Yuan, which he had re-shared today. Besides that, he also revealed that the smartphone would have the much loved 3.5mm jack, a huge battery capacity and an infrared blaster.

TENAA listings state that the Redmi 7 might feature a 6.2 IPS LCD display with a waterdrop notch with HD+ resolution. Tech specs of the device come in three variants which include 2GB RAM + 16GB internal storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB of internal storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage.

Besides that, the listing mentioned that the Redmi 7 may come with a 8MP selfie camera and a dual rear camera setup with one of the sensors being 12MP. A rear fingerprint scanner can be seen in the back and the huge battery capacity is 4000mAh which is pretty decent for its price point but make sure you take this info with a grain of salt.

There's no Malaysia price and Malaysia release date in sight yet which is pretty disappointing. So to reiterate Lei Jun’s question: What are your expectations of the Redmi 7? For the latest Redmi news, make sure you check out TechNave.com!


4G coverage in Sabah’s populated areas increased to 88.06% in Q1 2022

Sabah Assistant Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (KSTI) Datuk Seri Dr Ruddy Awah has announced that the 4G coverage in the state’s populated areas is at 88.06 per cent as of the first quarter of 2022. For comparison, the coverage was at 73.41 per cent in the second quarter of 2020, which is prior to the implementation of the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA).

As reported by Bernama, Ruddy made the statement during the Sabah State Assembly session yesterday (29 November 2022) in response to a question by the Kepayan Assemblyperson, Jannie Lasimbang. Besides that, KSTI Assistant Minister also revealed that 154 out of 611 towers that were planned under JENDELA had been built as of the third quarter of this year, with 3810 towers out of the planned 3984 towers also successfully upgraded to 4G services.

Currently, Projects under Phase 1 of JENDELA which started in September 2020 are expected to be completed in stages by the end of his year. Furthermore, Ruddy also shared the latest network infrastructure developments in Sabah, which include:

So, what do you guys think of the latest network infrastructure development in Sabah? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news from Malaysia and beyond.


Apple and Qualcomm has reached a settlement, 5G capable iPhones could be coming soon!

Apple and Qualcomm have finally reached a settlement, and they will no longer be continuing the back and forth lawsuit between these two parties. In light of that, Qualcomm will once again be supplying components to Apple in which they will be using for their upcoming devices.

Based on the pattern of most major smartphone manufacturers out there, it is safe to assume that Apple is keen on getting into the 5G smartphone market. That being said, do expect prices for these devices to be much more expensive than the non-5G variants.

It’ll be interesting to see how Apple will price its upcoming 5G smartphone, which is expected to be unveiled sometime next year. Personally, I would not be keen on getting owning any 5G devices just yet as the network has yet mature in Malaysia. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Redmi 9 is coming soon in early 2020 with Android 10!

Xiaomi has been a hit of the town since the launch of the Redmi 8 and Redmi Note 8 series in October as it is considered as the entry level powerhouse smartphone series. Today, the company has leaked with the new Redmi 9 coming soon in early 2020.

According to rumors, the Redmi 9 will be coming in next year which is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G70 chipset with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage space. It may have a slightly larger screen with a 6.6-inch display compared to the 6.22-inch display on the Redmi 8.

As for the camera, it may come with a triple camera setup with a 32MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide camera, and 2MP depth sensor whereas on the front will be a 16MP selfie camera. It is also expected to launch with the MIUI 11 that is based on Android 10.

Either way, there’s no official information on the phone yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But looking at the pattern, it will be aiming to be an affordable smartphone range. So will you be aiming for it? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more news updates on TechNave.com!


The Redmi 9T is launching in Malaysia on 8 January 2021

Today, Xiaomi Malaysia is proud to announce to the first phone launch in Malaysia - the Redmi 9T. Scheduled to launch on 8 January 2021, the phone model already got leaked online and thought to be released at a much later date but that's not the case anymore.

There isn't much information about the tech specs, but rumours have it that the Redmi 9T could be a repackaged Redmi Note 9 4G which was released in China recently. Besides that, there was also a benchmark leak from Geekbench showing the phone using a MediaTek Dimensity 800U chipset. Should it be true, then it could be the second phone with that chipset entering the Malaysian market.

The Redmi 9T is also said to feature at least 4GB of RAM and up to 8GB of RAM. Knowing the Redmi lineup, they usually use low-end tier specs so don't expect anything out of the ordinary. Since it could be using the Dimensity 800U chipset, that also means it's capable of connecting to 5G (but not that it matters in Malaysia).

The livestream will appear on Xiaomi Malaysia's official Facebook page at 8 PM. Until then, stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


The Redmi Go by Xiaomi is now available in Malaysia from only RM299

Xiaomi has announced that the Redmi Go is officially available at all official Mi Stores across Malaysia as well as on Lazada and Shopee for only RM299. To the uninitiated, the Redmi Go is running on the Android Go is a stripped down version of your typical Android operating system which is well optimized to cut down system requirements and data usage.

In terms of the tech specs, the device is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front-facing selfie camera, 5.0-inch HD display, and it is powered by a 3000mAh non-removable battery.


The Redmi K30 Pro will not be rebranded as the POCO F2 after all

Based on an official statement by the general manager of POCO India on Twitter, it seems that the Redmi K30 Pro will not be rebranded as the POCO F2 when it hits the Indian market. Other than that, he also mentioned that the upcoming POCO F2 is expected to be priced somewhere around INR20000(~RM1146) which is about the same price as the POCO F1 when it was first launched there.

Other than that, it seems that the POCO TWS wireless earphones are currently in the works right now and it could be launched alongside the aforementioned smartphone. With all that said, what are your thoughts on the POCO F2 as well as the upcoming wireless earphones? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.

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The Redmi K30 Ultra will be launching on 11 August sporting a 64MP quad camera setup!

Earlier on, we’ve reported about the expansion of the Redmi K30 series which the Redmi K30 Ultra being the seventh member for the series that surfaced on TEENA listings. Today, we got another leak on the other tech specs and cameras as well as the updated launching date which it will be announced on 11 August alongside the Mi 10 Ultra at Xiaomi’s 10 Anniversary event.

According to the source, General Manager of Redmi Lu Wei Being mentioned that the Redmi K30 Ultra is the one that will overcome the shortcomings of a low refresh rate on the Redmi K30 Pro with a 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED display. It will still remain the pop-up selfie camera from the Pro and Zoom models so it will not have any punch hole or notch on the top of the display to interrupt the buttery smooth scrolling.

In terms of the tech specs, the Redmi K30 Ultra will be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. It is expected to sport a 64MP quad-camera setup, a 20MP pop-up selfie camera, and a 4500mAh battery capacity. The Redmi K30 Ultra is expected to cost from CNY 2399(~RM1444) to CNY 3499 (~RM2107)

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech spec and Malaysia releasing dates, so do take this with a pinch of salt and let us know will you want to own the Redmi K30 Ultra at our Facebook page. Stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


The Redmi K40 might not come with a charger plug but may offer two box retail options

First it was Apple, then Samsung and Xiaomi followed suit of abandoning the charger plug route for this year. Well, not entirely for Xiaomi, because like the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11, the Redmi K40 might also come in two box versions - one with or without the charger plug.

Teased by Lu Weibing, who is the current Redmi Brand General Manager, he shared the image his Weibo account recently. Although his caption didn't exactly confirm that the new K40 series will do the same, we think it's very likely that Redmi would do the same. It was also noted that Lu responded to a fan of requesting not to have any charger on the upcoming Redmi Note 10 and he agreed.

The Redmi K40 series is scheduled to be revealed in February 2021. According to sources, it's supposed to feature a Snapdragon 888, 4000mAh battery, and an OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It could cost 2999 Yuan (~RM1873) which seems quite reasonable for the standard market price.

Usually, the K40 series would get rebranded to other names in other countries. For example, the K30 4G was renamed to the POCO X2 in India and it was quite a popular phone. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Redmi K40 series might get rebranded as POCO for global release (again)

With the announcement of the Xiaomi Mi 11 in Malaysia last night, Xiaomi also revealed the much-teased Redmi K40 series in China. The Redmi K series would usually get rebranded for the global market and that seems to be the case for the Redmi K40 series.

Spotted on the list by Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), there was a new model number - M2012K11AG. Given the track record, the Redmi K40 series would be rebranded as a POCO phone and it could be the POCO F3 or POCO F3 Pro. While the name changes, the skin remains and it would also support 5G according to the list.

In terms of tech specs, the upcoming POCO phone should be similar. From the land of China, the Redmi K40, K40 Pro and K40 Pro+ feature the same 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display in 1080p resolution, supporting up to 120Hz refresh rate and up to 360Hz touch sampling rate. Both the pro variants are using a Snapdragon 888 chipset, whereas the vanilla variant uses a Snapdragon 870 chipset.

The battery pack is the same for all three as well, using 4520mAh with 33W fast charging. While all three have the same triple rear camera, the main camera is different for each - 48MP for the Redmi K40, 64MP for the Redmi K40 Pro and 108MP for the Redmi K40 Pro+.

There's no official announcement yet on when POCO will release another flagship, but it will eventually come. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Redmi K40 smartphone could come with 33W fast charging based on leaks~

Based on a statement by mydrivers.com, it seems that the Redmi K40 will most likely come equipped with up to a 33W fast charging from. Other than that, not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs and pricing for now.

However, the source did hint that the device will most likely come with the Dimensity 1000+ chipset, as well as a display that supports up to 144Hz. In terms of the pricing, there could be a possibility that the device will be priced around RMB2000 (~RM1207), which is quite affordable.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that the manufacturers of the Redmi K40 has to yet provide a statement on the leaks. Not only that, but there’s no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing for now.

Would you be interested in getting the Redmi K40 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Redmi Note 10 5G's price and availability will be revealed on 20 May in Malaysia

While we wait for Xiaomi Malaysia to unveil some new products tomorrow (20 May) at 8 PM (stay tuned for the livestream), the company also just recently announced that the Redmi Note 10 5G will be making its way to the Malaysian market as well. Previously, it wasn't part of the event tomorrow but that's where we will know the pricing and availability.

There are already a couple of Redmi phones around so to clear up which model is this, we will be listing out the tech specs below. For starters, the Redmi Note 10 5G features a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset so it's capable of connecting to 5G. A dual 5G SIM is also supported and we think it has the potential to be one of the most affordable 5G phones in the market.

Moreover, it also sports a 6.5-inch AdaptiveSync DotDisplay with a 90Hz refresh rate. Since it has an adaptive refresh rate technology, it's able to switch the refresh rate automatically between 30Hz to 90Hz depending on what you're doing. The Redmi Note 10 5G also has a 48MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera, alongside a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging technology.

More will be unveiled tomorrow on Xiaomi Malaysia's Facebook page and we will be streaming that on ours too. Until then, stay tuned for the official news coverage at TechNave.com.


The Redmi Note 8 2021 edition will be released with a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset

Last week, it was announced that Xiaomi will release a 2021 edition of the Redmi Note 8. The reason being was because it has made a new milestone of selling over 25 million units and with that, it was only a matter of time when the company will announce the full details. Here's what we found out.

Comparing with the original Redmi Note 8, the design is strikingly similar so there isn't much to comment about that. This goes the same for some features such as the 48MP quad-camera module and the 6.3-inch dot drop display which was confirmed on the Facebook post. Sources also confirmed that the 4000mAh battery pack is official.

On the other hand, the previous rumours of the Redmi Note 8 2021 edition using a new MediaTek Helio G85 chipset turns out to be true. So in other words, it's quite official that it's probably only change coming on the phone. For those who don't know, the Helio G85 chipset is a popular choice for budget-friendly devices.

Could Xiaomi Malaysia import the Redmi Note 8 2021 edition into the Malaysian market? Time will tell so in the meantime, do stay tuned for the official news at TechNave.com. Stay safe and safe healthy, people!


Apple and Samsung will need to pay 5G royalties to Huawei for each 5G phone

It's unfortunate that we won't be seeing the US ban lifted on Huawei anytime soon. With this, Huawei has already begun looking at other methods for sources of income such as offering their technologies to pig farming and coal mining. On top of that, the company is also licensing its 5G technology so that other brands like Apple and Samsung can pay up royalties.

During a short phone call interview with Bloomberg, it was noted that Huawei Chief Legal Officer Song Liuping announced Huawei has already begun negotiating with Apple and Samsung for a reasonable royalty fee. They are aiming between $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion starting from 2019 thanks to the licensing fees. That is a huge sum, but Huawei said that the charging is already lower than Nokia, Qualcomm and Ericsson.

For comparison, Qualcomm is charging Apple $7.50 per smartphone whereas Huawei intends to charge Apple at $2.50 per smartphone. On top of that, other patents will be included for the leverage such as smart home devices, autonomous cars and other pieces of robotic equipment in various industries.

If you would like to see the short video interview, you can head over here to check it out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Redmi Note 8 series is coming to Malaysia on 8 October!

Malaysia’s first 64MP quad-camera smartphone is coming! As the hype goes on after the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro series unveiled in China, Xiaomi Malaysia facebook page has finally posted an announcement that it will be here soon! In fact, we got the invitation to the launching on 8 October 2019! So let’s have a quick look into the tech specs.

Let’s start with the Redmi Note 8 Pro first, it comes with the new gaming-centric MediaTek Helio G90T chipset with the option of 6GB + 64GB and 8GB + 128GB memory capacity. It is a 6.53-inch IPS LCD Full HD+ Gorilla Glass 5 panel display with an IP52 splash resistant body.

In addition, there's a 4500mAh battery capacity that is supported by a 18W rapid charging, and also a liquid cooling technology along with the Game Turbo 2.0 MediaTek Hyper Engine gaming feature. As for the camera, it has a 64MP (ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor) camera that can shoot up to 960fps slow-mo video, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP lens for the macro and depth sensors, whereas the front camera is 20MP.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 8 is equipped with a Snapdragon 665 chipset, 6GB + 128GB memory which is expandable and a 4000mAh battery pack. As for the camera, it is using a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.79 aperture. Both phones are running with the same MIUI 10 out of the box.

Either way, we don't have the official Malaysia pricing for the Redmi Note 8 series yet, but what do you think about its stunning 64MP quad-camera setup? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on Technave.com!


The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is giving out 50% discounts on your compounds!

Christmas has been the festive of giving that is just around the corner. Speaking of giving, do you still remember which of your compounds or summons that you still owed? Because the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is giving out discounts up to 50% for your compounds.

In line with this festive season, PDRM is offering a discount campaign for your compounds on 24 December and 26 December from 8.30 am to 4 pm at Dataran Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT) Kuala Lumpur. However, please be aware that there are few compound cases that are not discounted too such as the cases that are under trial, arrest warrant, car accidents and compounds that are obtained during the security operations. You can get more information here.

So if you are still having some dusted or new compounds, don’t miss out on this great chance to get it settled and save some money for your year-end vacations! Stay tuned for more local news updates on TechNave.com!


The SPR has announced smartphones are not allowed inside the polling rooms

In conjunction with the upcoming election in Malaysia, the Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (SPR) has released a 10 Steps chart online to ensure proper voting measures. It is noted that the usage of mobile phones is prohibited.

From the image, it happens at step number six where the voter goes to the polling room. Before going to the ballot box, the voters must place their smartphones on the director's desk before drawing their ballots. After ticking the ballot, the voters can return to the desk to get back their devices.

The reason for preventing smartphones for this upcoming election is that in the past, former Prime Minister Tun Tun Mahathir Mohamad mentioned that voters received bribes from the party they voted for. In order to prove the votes, they used their phones to take a picture and send it to the party. Hence, the ban on using phones during voting is aimed at reducing electoral bribery.

Here is the translation of the 10 steps to vote properly at any station:

As a friendly reminder, the Malaysia election day will be held on 19 November 2022. Vote for the right people for the right job, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy A series is updated with Quick Share, Music Share and more features

Good news to the users who are using the Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, because the company has introduced new features. So what are the new features that Samsung added into the two phones? Well, the new features include Quick Crop, Clean View, Quick Share, and Music Share.

After you have updated the phone, you can now use Quick Share to share your media files with friends and family who are nearby. Furthermore, Music Share can play your songs by connecting to the Bluetooth speaker directly from the device.

The Samsung Galaxy A51 (right) and The Samsung Galaxy A71 (left)

On the other hand, the gallery now allows you to crop the image via Quick Crop by zooming into the image just like the Galaxy S20 series. Besides that, the Clean View can group up to 100 consecutive images into a bundle. Lastly, you can directly translate the text from the keyboard tray as well as undo/redo by swiping to left or right with two fingers.

Overall, you can expect system stability and security to be improved with some bug fixes. But what do you think of these features? Let’s us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy A10s arrives in Malaysia for RM529 only

Earlier this month of August, Samsung announced a new entry-level smartphone known as the Galaxy A10s and it has arrived in Malaysia for an affordable price of RM529. This should be a fan favourite for customers on a budget and offers quite a lot for one. Let's recap the tech specs and features below.

For a RM529 device, the Galaxy A10s features a rather big 6.2-inch Infinity-V HD+ display packed with a 4000mAh battery pack. It uses a 13MP + 2MP dual rear camera with Live Focus integrated so that's nice to know. Moreover, there's a fingerprint scanner located behind for safety measurements.

Besides that, the 8MP front camera is hanging out on the V-notch, running on an octa-core 2GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB ROM which is expandable up to 512GB and has its own slot on the triple SIM tray. It's available in green, black and red.

The Galaxy A10s can be purchased online at its own website, Lazada, Shopee and PrestoMall, as well as your nearest Samsung Experience Store. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy A12 is now having a RM100 rebate off promotion

Back in February, Samsung Malaysia released a budget-friendly smartphone called the Galaxy A12 that cost RM799. If you've been eyeing this phone, maybe it's a good time to purchase it because there's a new promotion now with a RM100 rebate.

Yup, with this promotion - that means you'll be getting it for just RM699. Other than that, there doesn't seem to be any complimentary gifts. Also, only some Samsung stores and authorized dealers are participating in this and the promotion will last until 11 April 2021. If you prefer, you can also get it at the Samsung Malaysia online store.

Since this is a budget-friendly phone, you can only expect entry-level tier specs. This includes a Helio P35 chipset by MediaTek, 6.5-inch IPS display but in 720p only. On the other hand, there is a respectable 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage (expandable via microSDXC card), a 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging, a 48MP quad camera setup and more.

You can check out our review right over here if you need more consideration. Stay tuned for more local tech deals news at Technave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy A21s appeared on FCC Listing with an 18W fast charge support!

Samsung has been launching a number of its mid-range lineup smartphones recently and yet another A-series that appeared on GeekBench earlier this month is spotted on the FCC listing yesterday which likely seems to be the Samsung Galaxy A21s. With the FCC listing in hand, we have more information on the smartphone now.According to the FCC listing,  the model SM-A217M/DS comes with a 6.4-inch punch-hole display panel with the measures of 163.7mm x 75.3mm in size. it will also be equipped with a 15W fast charging support and comes with a dual-band WIFI connectivity. Other than that, it may be running on the Exynos 850 SoC chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage which is expandable up to 512GB via MicroSD card.

In terms of the cameras, it may be sporting with a quad rear camera setup with the 16MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor.  As on the front, it may be equipped with a 13MP punch-hole selfie camera. As for the battery, we assume it is backed with a 5000mAh battery capacity that supports the 18W fast charging while running on the latest Android 10 OS with One UI 2.0.

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release dates for the Samsung A21s so do take this with a pinched of salt. But taking the FCC listing in mind, it may be coming in real soon! So stay tuned for more news updates on TechNave.com!


The Samsung Galaxy A31 will be RM1049 & comes with a free Protection Plus until 30 June 2020

In case you didn't know, there is an on-going promotion for the Samsung Galaxy A31 until the 30th of June 2020. What is it? Well, it's simple - if you purchase the phone you will get a free Protection Plus and RM50 off! In other words, that's RM1049 only for the phone.

To add on more details on the Protection Plus, this includes a 1-Year Extended Protection and 1-Time Screen Protection combined. On top of that, we also mentioned the RM50 instant rebate (with terms and condition apply), the initial Galaxy A31 price tag is RM1099 so it's not too bad. By the way, the Galaxy A21s also shares the same promotion features!

Besides Prism Crush Black, there are also Prism Crush White and Prism Crush Blue

To refresh your memory, the Galaxy A31 features a 6.4-inch Infinity-U Display with FHD+ resolution. There's also a mega-huge battery packing 5000mAh which is supported by a 15W fast-charging technology, as well as quad rear camera which consists of a 48MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (depth) + 5MP (macro) setup, alongside multiple Live Focus effects for your photo of the day shots. Furthermore, the memory capacity is 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage with an expandable memory up to 512GB.

In terms of features, you can enjoy Game Booster for your casual mobile gaming time, Samsung Knox for security, and an on-screen fingerprint scanner. By the way, purchasing this phone will grant you your first 2 months of YouTube Premium free-of-charge. Sweet.

The phone comes in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, or Prism Crush Blue so choose one to your liking! As aforementioned, the promotion will end on 30 June 2020 and if you're keen to get one, you can visit the official Samsung online store right here. Stay tuned for more local tech deal news at TechNave.com


The Samsung Galaxy A32, Galaxy S20 FE 5G & Galaxy Note20 5G now have a new lower price tag

Today, Samsung Malaysia just announced that three Samsung Galaxy phones will have a new dropped price. In this short news, the Galaxy A32, Galaxy S20 FE 5G and Galaxy Note20 5G prices have been slashed up to RM700!

According to Samsung Malaysia, all three price tags are permanent. The one with the RM700 price cut is the Galaxy Note20 5G, which was originally RM3899 but it's now RM3199. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G is now RM2499 (originally RM2999) and the Galaxy A32 is now RM999 (originally RM1099). Besides that, the promo image also said the Galaxy S20 FE LTE and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G now cost RM1999 (originally RM2299) and RM4099 (originally RM5199) respectively.

If you want to save more, you can opt for Samsung’s trade-in when you hand in your old device and get an instant rebate and savings. On the other hand, Easy Installment Plan gives you more control of your finances with no interest charged.

By the way, you can visit the links below if you have forgotten the tech specs of each phone. That's all, folks. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy A5 gets the 24K gold treatment

The Samsung Galaxy A5, one of the company's first metal body mid-range smartphone was announced last month. Now, a Vietnamese gold plating company called Karalux is offering a special gold plated Samsung Galaxy A5 variant for an additional $200. Karalux specializes in the customization of phones and supercars and has a number of gold plated models of famous flagships like the Apple iPad Air 2, Apple iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 under its belt. As for the mid-range A5, Karalux has gold plated the entire aluminum body of the phone with 24K gold. The end result is a gold Galaxy A5 with some plastic patches left on the top, back and the bottom. The company claims that it takes around 4 hours to complete the process. Interested users can also ask for a custom design on the back plate of the device. Even with the $200 (RM711) additional charge, the total cost of the Galaxy A5 comes to around $610 (RM2169). That's a decent price for a gold plated device. As for the tech specs, the A5 comes with a Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, 5-inch 720p display and 13MP rear camera. The regular version of the Galaxy A5 is already available starting from today.


Apple and TSMC to work on Micro OLED Displays for upcoming AR Glasses

Based on a report by nikkei, it seems that Apple has recently partnered up with TSMC in order to develop micro OLED displays that will be used with Apple’s upcoming AR glasses. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when it is officially available in the local market.

As of now, the glasses are currently in the trial production stage and rumours suggest that it will most likely be released somewhere around 2023. According to our source, the display will apparently be built directly onto chip wafers, which makes it much thinner, smaller, and more power-efficient.

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

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


The Samsung Galaxy A51 just became the most shipped Android phone of Q1 2020 with more than 6 million units

Previously, we reported that the Apple iPhone 11 has been taking the first spot consistently as the most shipped smartphone of Q1 2020 on two separate accounts. That said, what about Android phones and which brand managed to ship the most within that period? After 6 months, turns out it was the Samsung Galaxy A51.

According to the data gathered by Strategy Analytics, the Galaxy A51 has been named the world's best-selling Android smartphone during Q1 2020. The phone is more popular in Europe and Asia, and reports are saying that 6 million units have been shipped with a market share of 2.3%. This is quite legit as previously reported by Canalys and Omdia, the phone has been consistently placed within the top 3 spot with up to 6.8 million shipments.

Moreover, the Galaxy A10s is ranked 4th with 1.6% market share, followed by the Galaxy A20s at the 6th spot with a market share of 1.4% during Q1 2020. The Galaxy S20+ is also on the list with a 1.7% market share. Not bad for having 4 smartphones in the most shipped Android phones.

By the way, the Galaxy A51 (8GB) is on a promotional sale right now. Available at RM1399 coming in three different colours (Prism Crush Black, White and Blue), you can get the phone with a rebate of RM100 at selected participating Samsung stores. The promotion will end on 30 June 2020.

Stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G & Galaxy A34 5G are coming to Malaysia soon

Today, Samsung Malaysia has uploaded the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G live on its website. Signalling the arrival of these two new phones, the prices and availability have yet to be revealed but here's what we know so far.

Samsung is emphasizing camera features for the Galaxy A series, as both phones will come with improved optical image stabilization (OIS) and video digital image stabilization (VDIS). Night mode is also confirmed and there will be enhanced editing tools to remove unwanted shadows and reflections.

It has been confirmed that both devices feature Super AMOLED displays (6.4-inch for the Galaxy A54 and 6.6-inch for the Galaxy A34). It's worth mentioning that the phones come with an enhanced Vision Booster and a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung promises the two will have up to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates, as well as 2 years of warranty.

Since both phones' pages are live now, you can head over to the respective links below and check the rest of the specs out. It will be a matter of time before the official launch gets announced so stay tuned for our news coverage at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) is now RM1099!

In this short news, Samsung Malaysia has unexpectedly cut slashed off the price on the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)! Initially on sale at a recommended retail price of RM1299, the new promo price will be now RM1099 with immediate effect and it seems like a permanent price (until further notice).

To recap the tech specs, the Galaxy A7 is Samsung's first smartphone to feature a triple camera setup of 24MP + 8MP + 5MP with an ultra wide-angle lens for the primary sensor. It's a mid-range phone with an Exynos 7885 processor, 4GB + 128GB memory capacity, 3300mAh battery and many more. If you would like to consider it, you can check out our review right over here.

If you ask for my opinion, this is a pretty good deal especially if you're the type that likes doing landscape photography! To know more, you can go to their online store here to check it out. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy A7 measures in at 6.3mm thin at TENAA

The Samsung Galaxy A7 has just passed the Chinese Telecommunication Equipment Certification Agency, TENAA which means that it may soon be announced in China. The Galaxy A7 is a part of Samsung's recently established 'A' series which also includes the Galaxy Alpha, Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5. According to the TENAA page, the device will be the thinnest smartphone from Samsung at just 6.3mm in thickness which makes it even thinner than the recently announced A5 which measures in at 6.7mm. The tech specs of the device are pretty impressive with a 64-bit 1.5GHz octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage which is not expandable. On the front, there is a large 5.5 inch 1080p display. The rear camera measures in at 13MP while the front camera is at 5MP. The phone supports high speed 4G LTE networks and runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat OS. While we expect a Malaysia release of the device, the one that hit TENAA had the model number SM-A7009, which is probably the Chinese variant of the device. Malaysia pricing and availability will be updated once the device is officially announced by Samsung.


The Samsung Galaxy A70 price got slashed to RM1799

On another short tech gadget Monday news, Samsung Malaysia has just announced that the mid-range Samsung Galaxy A70 device will now retail at the price of RM1799. That's RM200 cheaper now as the original RRP was RM1999.

To refresh your memory, the Galaxy A70 has quite an impressive tech specs and features that are found on high-end devices. It has a Snapdragon 675 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage, a triple 32MP + 8MP + 5MP rear camera module, a 32MP front camera on the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, 4500mAh battery with 25W Super Fast Charging technology and more.

The Galaxy A70 first made its debut in Malaysia at the end of May and you may get one now with the new price reduction. It's available at your nearest Samsung Experience Store, authorized dealer and also its online store. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy A82 5G could come with a Snapdragon 855+ chipset and more

The news about the Samsung Galaxy A82 5G is gaining momentum and seems that Samsung would be launching it quite soon. Although there's no official word yet, more reports are coming out with consistent details about the specs. Here's what we have found out so far.

According to reports in South Korea, the Galaxy A82 5G is said to continue the motorized camera just like before. Plus, a Snapdragon 855+ chipset could be on board alongside 6GB or 8GB of RAM + 128GB storage. The phone was also allegedly spotted on Geekbench under the model number SM-A826S, scoring 755 and 2630 marks in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively.

In terms of pricing, the Galaxy A82 5G could be priced between 700,000 to 800,000 Won. That's between ~RM2548 to ~RM2912 which is quite close to the predecessor, the Galaxy A80 that was released for RM2499 two years ago. Well, I guess we just have to wait and see.

Are you a fan of the motorized front module? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy A82 could be a new dual slider smartphone in the making

Sliding phones are something of a past and it's rarely applied on smartphones these days. At most, the ones that do have it is the OPPO Find X but OPPO never went back to using it again. In this news, it seems that Samsung has applied a new patent for a new dual slider smartphone.

Dubbed as the Samsung Galaxy A82, this phone looks like the successor to the Galaxy A80 that was released two years ago. This dual slider device looks quite unique as well, not only does it reveal the camera but you can slide it in two directions (up or down). If you slide the phone display upwards, it would unveil AKG speaker grills.

To imagine how the dual slider device looks like, Sarang Sheth, industrial designer and editor-in-chief at Yanko Design collaborated with LetsGoDigital to create some image renders based on the patent. Should Samsung go ahead and make this a reality, this would add another notch-less camera phone to the company's library. Since it's using a sliding mechanism, no dual-curved display was used.

Of course, do take this news with a pinch of salt as it's only an image render imagining how the Samsung Galaxy A82 might look like. But what do you folks think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro, spotted at Samsung Forum 2017

The Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro, which had seen some recent leaks, was spotted adorning a black exterior, and being showcased in full glory during the Samsung Forum 2017 that was held in China recently.

The Galaxy C5 Pro is a mid-range smartphone with a 5.2-inch Full HD (1080p) Super AMOLED display, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 626 processor that is being paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. As for the imaging department, it gets 16MP cameras for both front and back. The smartphone also features a metal body with a new fine-lined antenna design. It is said to be priced at CNY2499 (about RM1613).

While there had been no official word about local pricing and availability, but with the Galaxy C9 Pro recently announced in Malaysia, there is a possibility that this smaller C5 Pro would also eventually be announced here too. Stay tuned with us on TechNave.com for more Samsung news as they unfold.


The Samsung Galaxy Flip 3, Galaxy Fold 3 and the OPPO A77 5G are now compatible with DNB's 5G network

As Digital Nasion Berhad (DNB) continues to build up its portfolio of 5G-enabled smartphones, the latest news just came in a few hours ago that three new devices are now compatible. From its Facebook announcement, the Samsung Galaxy Flip 3, Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 and the OPPO A77 5G can now go online in 5G.

Just like the previous Samsung Galaxy and OPPO smartphones, you will have to go into your phone's settings and upgrade the software to the latest update. To do this, you just have to go to Settings > About device > Software update. It's super easy, barely an inconvenience. Although you would have to get a YES 5G SIM card for it.

As a reminder, DNB has no power to certify nor approve which phones can be eligible for 5G connectivity in its network. Case in point, Apple relies on our local telcos for having a mobile service. Celcom, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile have yet to sign up for DNB's 5G Network at the time of this posting.

There is now a total of 83 5G-enabled smartphones under DNB's 5G network. Although that's the case, the 5G coverage isn't widespread yet and we are still waiting for the other local telcos' move. Do stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Fold can fold over 200000 times!

If you’ve doubted the Samsung Galaxy Fold’s folding abilities, this video should probably clear any doubts you had before. Samsung uploaded a video on Youtube, showing off the folding capability of the device in a stress test.

The video shows a number of Galaxy Fold devices being folded over and over by a machine. According to the Korean manufacturer, the Fold managed to fold and unfold around 200000 times in 7 days which is basically the number of times the device would be folded in 5 years if the owner uses the device, say, 100 times a day.

From what we can see, the device would only turn on only when it is completely unfolded so we can basically say goodbye to any hopes of using it like a laptop. Also, it didn’t seem like there were any creases in the middle of the screen so could it be that Samsung has figured that out? We’ll have to wait and see when it releases on the 26th of April. So far, Samsung has mentioned that if you do decide to pick a Galaxy Fold for yourself, you’d be getting the premium concierge-like experience. So, would you get one? For the latest updates on the Samsung Galaxy Fold, make sure follow TechNave.com!


Apple announced 7 September 2016 date as their official iPhone event

Today, Apple has sent out media invitations around the USA for the official iPhone unveiling event on 7 September 2017 (Wednesday at 10am Pacific time) at San Francisco, California. In case if you're wondering if there's going to a live stream or not, yes there is! And we also might just get the official tech-specs of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus too, leaked by @TheMalignant via Twitter which you can check them out below:

These are the rough translation from the image above, other than that, the upcoming new flagships are said to have improved cameras, better processors, and improved water resistance, an absent 3.5mm headphone jack and the introduction of a new flush, pressure-sensitive home button, a default 32GB ROM and a possible 256GB ROM for the 7 Plus. What's more, they are also said to look similar to the iPhone 6s, but with relocated antenna bands.

In addition, iOS 10 along with the Apple Watch 2 might also make an appearance at the event, which will feature better waterproof grade, an improved processor, and a built-in GPS chip.

The live stream coverage will be provided by MacRumors.com and their official Twitter page, so "See you on the 7th." and stay tuned for our online coverage as well!


The Samsung Galaxy Fold pre-order is coming soon on 9 October 2019 for RM8388

Today, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is proud to announce the long-awaited Galaxy Fold will be available for pre-order soon. Starting from 9 October 2019, customers can purchase at selected Samsung participating stores and retailers at a recommended retail price of RM8388.

Available in Cosmos Black and Space Silver, every Galaxy Fold purchased grants the owner exclusive access to a specialized customer care service. This includes one-on-one access with Samsung experts, and a 24/7 support hub online or over the phone. On top of that, there is a pair of Galaxy Buds in the box and an Aramid Fibre Cover made especially for the Galaxy Fold.

The Galaxy Fold tech specs and features haven't changed much from when it was first introduced earlier this year. But anyway, below is the official hands-on photos and spec sheet for the Malaysia market:

So what do you think about the Galaxy Fold? And do you know anyone crazy enough to get one? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Grand 3 spotted on TENAA, sports 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor

Samsung's next iteration of the Galaxy Grand series was spotted on the Chinese TENAA website, revealing important tech specs and details about the device. The current vesion, the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 was announced back in November 2013 and has been quite popular among mid-range phablet users. So, it is about time we see the next generation of this device. According to the website, the Samsung Galaxy Grand 3 (SM-G7200) will feature a 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor which will be mated with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, further expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD. Instead of the rumored 5.5-inch screen up front, you get the same 5.25-inch 1280 x 720 pixel resolution display like its current generation. Samsung has managed to reduce the weight on this new device by almost 20 grams as compared to the earlier version, making the Galaxy Grand 3 weigh just 140 grams. It's even slimmer by almost 1 inch at 7.95 inches. There is a 13MP camera at the back and a 5MP camera on the front. The device features Android 4.4.4 KitKat OS. Samsung is yet to officially announce the Galaxy Grand 3, but expect more details like Malaysia pricing and release dates in the coming few weeks.


The Samsung Galaxy M series is coming to Malaysia!

Good news to those of you who have been eyeing the Samsung Galaxy M series since it was launched exclusively on Amazon India. A quick check on the SIRIM database shows the device has been approved for Malaysia and will have dual SIM support.

The Samsung Galaxy M series comes with an extremely low price tag with features such as a 5000mAh battery and an Infinity-V notch screen with a pretty huge screen to body ratio. Unfortunately, the device does not support 802.11ac 5GHz WiFi.

Tech specs of the better variant of the Samsung Galaxy M20 include 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage (which is expandable) and is powered by the Exynos 7904. Display wise, it comes with a 6.4 inch FHD+ display with an Infinity-V notch. On the back, it has a dual triple camera setup with a 13MP main camera and 5MP ultra-wide angle sensor with a rear fingerprint scanner. To speed up charging of its whopping 5000mAh battery, the device supports 15W fast charging with USB-C.

No Malaysia price or release date has been announced yet but in India, the Samsung Galaxy M20 is priced at Rs.12990 (~RM745) for the 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant and Rs.10990 (~RM628) for the 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage variant. So perhaps the prices may be around the same range when it arrives here in our shores.

This phone starts sales tomorrow on Amazon India

From what we’ve heard, Samsung is looking to launch a budget version (as if it's not cheap enough as it is) of the device which is the Samsung Galaxy M10 and a high spec version, the Samsung Galaxy M30. When all these devices drops here in Malaysia, rest be assured you’ll be the first to know when you follow TechNave.com! So will you be grabbing one of these devices?


The Samsung Galaxy M31s is going to launch soon for ~RM1133

Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy M31 in Malaysia for the price of RM1099. After 5 months, the company will be introducing another mid-range smartphone which is the Galaxy M31s by the end of this month in India.

According to IANS, the Samsung Galaxy M31s features a punch-hole Super AMOLED Infinity O display, quad-camera setup, and 6000mAh battery. The device’s estimated price could be around ₹20000 (~RM1133), this gives us a clue that the phone would be more expensive than the Galaxy M31. Although the launching date will be at the end of this month, consumers can only purchase the device from August onwards from Amazon and other retailers.

Besides that, there’s a rumour about the device that it would be implementing the same Exynos 9611 chipset from the Galaxy M31 and M30s. Moreover, the device could have 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and One UI 2.0 based on Android 10. If you want to learn more, you can check out our news coverage here.

Since the Galaxy M31 was launched in Malaysia, we think the Galaxy M31s might launch in Malaysia as well. Are you looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy M31s? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will be unveiled in on 28 April 2021

It seems that Samsung India has officially announced that the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will be unveiled in the Indian market, on 28 April 2021. While there is no news on the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of when to expect the smartphone in the local market.

In terms of the tech specs, their promo image hinted that the phone will come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, 5G connectivity, as well as flagship features such as Samsung Pay and Knox Security. Other than that, not much is officially known in regards to the M42 5G for now.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy M42 5G as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy M51's support page appeared on the official website

The Samsung Galaxy M51 has appeared last week with a rumour saying that it's going to bring us a huge 7000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. Some of you must be very excited about the upcoming Samsung mid-range phone and can't wait for its launch. Now, the good news has come as the Galaxy M51 has made an appearance on the official website, hinting that the launch is getting close.

Earlier, the support page for the phone with a model number SM-M515F has been found on Samsung's Russian website. The model number belongs to the Samsung Galaxy M51 and it's obvious that the phone is going to be launched anytime soon with the page showing up. However, the support page doesn't reveal any tech specs or features about the phone.

To recap, the Galaxy M51 is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G paired with 8GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. It could also come with a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a punch-hole cutout. For photography, it might have been confirmed that the device will bring a 64MP quad-camera setup with other sensors being unknown at the moment.

Let us know what you think about the upcoming Galaxy M51 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone news.


The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may emit sound from the display with the Sound on Display technology

Popular Twitter leaker Ice Universe shared some interesting alleged features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. Following leaks of the smartphone’s screen protectors with no bezels, notches or punch holes, it is speculated that the device may be emitting sound from the display itself.

Named Sound on Display technology, both the Pro and non-Pro variants of the Note 10 may be released with this tech which in turn, results in no earpieces or loudspeakers for the smartphone. So far, the Huawei P30 Pro and the LG G8 ThinQ have been released with similar technologies.

As this rumours is simply based on the leaked screen protectors, it's best if you take the article with a bucket load of salt. Do you think the sound quality on the device would be crystal clear? Keep up with the latest Samsung news and updates on TechNave.com!


The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will be just RM2199 at the Samsung's year end sale

In case you missed out Samsung Malaysia's Black Friday sales, no worries - they still have another one which is the End of Year Festive Sale. Starting from 1 December until the end of 2020, you will be offered several gadgets and devices on a huge discount particularly the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

According to the company's list, the Galaxy Note 10+ price tag will be slashed to just RM2199 and it's a seriously good bargain because the RRP is RM4199. Besides that, interested buyers can also get a pair of Galaxy Buds+ BTS edition for just RM599 (RRP RM899), as well as the Galaxy Tab S5e from RM1999 to RM1499 depending on the memory variants.

In addition to that, customers can get a gift bundle depending on selected devices. Below is the complete list of details for your reference:

The promotion will start at 10AM on 1 December on Samsung's official online store with Terms and Conditions apply. Most of the products will be on a first-come-first-served basis as well so better be quick about it! Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will officially be UNPACKED on 7 August 2019

Previously, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 was rumoured to be launched on 7 August 2019 and it turns out to be true and official, as the official Samsung Facebook and YouTube channel have just posted a short teaser on the phablet with a simple S-Pen Stylus and the Infinity O-cutout front camera.

While they didn't say anything at all on its Facebook page, the YouTube channel has some information. As expected, the company is set to unveil the Galaxy Note 10 back in New York and they will also showcase the "Galaxy ecosystem's connectivity to the next level". The event will also be live-streamed as usual at www.news.samsung.com/global, www.samsungmobilepress.com, www.samsung.com/galaxy and www.samsung.com.

Are you excited about the upcoming Galaxy Note 10? Let's discuss in the Facebook post comment below and stay tuned for the next Unpacked event at TechNave.com!


The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the most sold 5G phone as of September 2020

5G may not be widely commercialized yet around the world, but smartphone brands have been pushing a lot of 5G devices ever since early 2020 like no tomorrow. Despite that, consumers have been getting 5G devices for "future proof" and Counterpoint, a Technology Market Research company have released the top-selling 5G phones of 2020.

Keep in mind that this list was done before October, so don't expect to see any iPhone 12 series here. That said, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has taken the top spot with 5% sales market share as of September 2020. Both the Huawei P40 Pro and nova 7 are in second and third place, scoring 4.5% and 4.3% respectively. After that, the Galaxy S20+ and Huawei P40 aren't that far apart with 4.0% and 3.8% respectively.

As for the last five spots, the most surprising one that made it is the vivo Y70s because the Y-series is usually an entry-level to mid-range tier smartphone, alongside the OPPO A72. Besides that, the OPPO Reno 4, Galaxy Note 20 and the HONOR 30S also appeared there. According to Counterpoint, there are already more than 200 phones with 5G capability around the world.

Having a 5G smartphone now may seem like a good idea but provided that it would still be alive in two years from now. Our local government has recently announced that they plan to launch 5G across the nation by the end of 2022 or early 2023. In our honest opinion, perhaps it's best to buy a non-5G smartphone for now but there are too many 5G phones around.

Oh well, do you own at least one of the phones in the list? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple announced new (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 7 series and new 9.7-inch iPad

Today, Apple unexpectedly announced two “new” products for their consumers - a (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, as well as a 9.7-inch iPad which is said to replace the iPad Air 2 (officially discontinued, by the way). With that, let’s dig in to see what Apple has to say about these sudden announcement.

The (PRODUCT)RED (yes, it’s really spelled like that) edition is a new version from Apple, displaying the usual white front bezels while the back and sides are in red aluminum material. There’s actually a story behind this, which has something to do with creating awareness of AIDS.

“Since we began working with (RED) 10 years ago, our customers have made a significant impact in fighting the spread of AIDS through the purchase of our products, from the original iPod nano (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition all the way to today's lineup of Beats products and accessories for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch," said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. "The introduction of this special edition iPhone in a gorgeous red finish is our biggest (PRODUCT)RED offering to date in celebration of our partnership with (RED), and we can’t wait to get it into customers' hands."

The special edition will have the same tech-specs, except that it will only be available in 128GB and 256GB storage variants starting with $749 (around RM3315) and will be available to order online worldwide and in stores on 24 March 2017 (USA time). Additionally, Apple stated the (PRODUCT)RED will begin shipping to customers by the end of March in the U.S. and more than 40 countries and regions, which Malaysia not part of it, so we are probably getting it in April (hopefully).

On the other hand, the new 9.7-inch iPad is Apple’s new entry-level tablet with a starting price of $329 for the 32GB model (around RM1455) and $429 for the 128GB model (around RM1898). This tablet is similar to the iPad Air 2 in terms of tech-specs, but sporting an A9 chipset instead, brighter Retina display (2048 x 1536 resolution, 264 PPI, non-laminated), slightly thicker and heavier too.

Customers can start to order the tablet online on 24 March 2017 as well, shipment will start to deliver to customers through selected carriers, and at Apple Authorized Resellers in the United States and more than 20 countries and regions. Again, Malaysia won’t be in the first wave, so we might get it in May. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Note 9's battery lifespan in a day

So we have been getting a few inbox messages about the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, most particularly about the battery lifespan. Some new owners are complaining about the battery drainage, but there are others that aren't having any problems. Previously, we did grind it pretty hard with intense gaming but we decided to do another test again to see how does the battery fare in a day on average "daily driver" usage this time. So without further ado, here's our Samsung Galaxy Note 9's battery lifespan in a day.

To start our day to test the 4000mAh battery, we decided to start from 7AM in the morning without any charging pitstop at all. Well, after four hours of usage, the battery level stopped at 74% only. What did we do with it? You can check out our screenshots below.

Still has plenty of battery juice to squeeze

These are some of the apps that our writer, Jim used for 5 hours in the morning

Then in the afternoon, work work with the Samsung DeX (cues in the elevator music for background music)

With 10 hours and counting, we have reached below 50% and according to the battery chart, there's still less than 5 hours of usage which is enough for GPS navigation to go home, watch some YouTube while eating and before sleeping

Overall, from our writer's usage for video recording, photography, editing movies and other writing work that Jim was doing, the Galaxy Note 9's battery power is quite formidable. With this, we believe that for general usage such as calling, sending emails, watching videos, casual gaming and chatting online there shouldn't really be a problem for the phablet.

Oh, of course, we have to test out the battery charging speed as well. We decided to compare it with the Galaxy Note 8 since it has the same charging speed capabilities. On paper, the Galaxy Note 8's 3300mAh battery should finish charging first but surprise, surprise, that's not always the case - sometimes (just sometimes) the Galaxy Note 9 was faster by a few minutes. To be fair, Jim's Galaxy Note 8 is a year plus old and the Galaxy Note 9 is still relatively new, so it depends on the number of background apps' power consumption.

Galaxy Note 9 (left, 16%) vs the Galaxy Note 8 (right, 30%)

According to the Galaxy Note 8's charging estimated time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Galaxy Note 9's charging estimated time: 1 hour and 27 minutes

When the Galaxy Note 9 reached 30%, it has the same charging time as the Galaxy Note 8, not bad considering the Galaxy Note 9 has 700 more mAh than the latter

So there you have it. For a good battery consumption throughout the day, we suggest closing all your apps in the background when not using them for a long period of time. But if you're still experiencing odd battery drainage from not doing much, you can have it check out in the Samsung Premium Care Centre in Plaza Low Yat @ Kuala Lumpur or its online customer service in mySamsung app.

Stay tuned for more tech articles at TechNave.com!


The Samsung Galaxy Note 9's dual aperture feature explained

We mentioned before that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 utilizes the same camera specifications from the Galaxy S9+, with an additional Scene Optimizer (you can check out the camera comparison between the two here) that really boosts up the photo quality, but did you also know that the Dual Aperture feature also made its way to the Note 9 phablet? If this is your first time hearing of such feature, we got you covered here. Allow us to explain how it works and why it's still awesome.

To further raise up the mobile photography game on the Galaxy S9 series, the Dual Aperture technology was first introduced earlier this year at MWC 2018. The primary 12MP camera can automatically switch its aperture between F/2.4 and F/1.5 depending on the lighting environment, also F/1.5 is the biggest aperture that Samsung introduced as well, allowing users to capture as much light as needed in low-light environments or get as much detail as possible in well-lit conditions.

In Auto Mode, the camera itself will detect how well lit the environment is. If you have either a Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ or the Galaxy Note 9, you can try testing this yourself by staying in a dark room, staring at the rear camera and go outside (make sure it's bright outside, ok?) then see the camera lens come alive.

Crazy right? (I'm still amazed), but besides that, you can manually control the aperture too in Pro Mode. Just tap on that section and you should see the aperture figure on the bottom left side above the recording button, tap on it and either one of the figures (F1.5 or F2.4) should appear on the very left side.

This is how much light it can take in such a dark room!

As most pro photographers know, having a big aperture is also more than just having better lighting for your photos. You can also use it as an alternative to Live Focus for a more natural bokeh or blurred background effect

Now that we have explained the mechanism, you can fully utilize the possiblities of having such a big aperture on this phablet. Of course, this post won't be complete without a few photo samples, right? We have taken some photo sample shots exploring the Dual Aperture and we have to say, this is definitely one of the most convenient tools for everyone. Check them out below!

Auto shot, the camera switched to f/1.5 for the lack of light in the room

Too dark? Please, it's art! This aperture was set in f/2.4, followed by an ISO of 320 and 1/90s shutter speed

Here's another shot of messing around the aperture

Auto shot, this picture is supposed to be darker than it looks

With the Dual Aperture combining with the shutter speed and ISO in Pro Mode, you can play around with how much light you want in your picture

Pro mode - aperture f/2.4, ISO 50 and shutter speed up to 2 seconds lets you capture light in motion

So that's all about what you need to know about the Dual Aperture! Although it's considered quite an "old" feature, I personally think it's one of the best things that a smartphone can have and it's a treat for enthusiastic mobile photographers. When combined with the new Scene Optimizer and Flaw Detection features of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 then you get a cameraphone that can take good shots in nearly all situations.

To wrap up this article - Too dark and the aperture switches appropriately, and if in well lit conditions, the aperture changes to one that captures more details while the AI or Artificial Intelligence driven Scene Optimizer automatically adjusts colour settings without you having to lift a finger. If you have a Samsung Galaxy Note 9, do share some of your photos in the comments below but if you're looking where to get one for yourself check out this list! Stay tuned for more tech stuff at TechNave.com.