HTC officially announces the HTC U11+, available starting December 2017

Presenting HTC’s latest and first fullview, 18:9 aspect ratio display smartphone, the HTC U11+. Comes with all powerful specs and of course, the cool HTC Edge Sense feature as well but this time, in a sweet near bezel-less frame.

Compared with the HTC U11, the HTC U11+ has some of these additional upgrades and features:

A bigger screen on a smaller device: a 6” display with 18:9 aspect ratio will make the HTC U11+ your new favorite way to watch movies and play games – and it still fits comfortably in your hand.

Do more of everything for longer: a 3,930mAh battery you can depend on will set your mind at ease as you do more of the things you love for longer.

Edge Sense is better than ever: Using the HTC U11+ is a breeze with one hand thanks to Edge Launcher, which lets you access notifications and all your apps with a single hand, and Edge Sense, which lets you squeeze to perform your most common useful actions.

Pushing the boundaries of design: Elegant translucent glass back that provides a delightful, intimate look and feel.

And we squeezed in even more: Amazing cameras, intelligent voice assistants, the loudest ever HTC BoomSound with 30% more volume, HTC USonic earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation, IP68 weather-resistant liquid surface design, and the latest Android Oreo™ experiences with Qualcomm power.

On the inside, the HTC U11+ will also have the latest, top of the line specs which includes:

The HTC U11+ is available in Ceramic Black and Amazing Silver beginning December 2017 in Malaysia. The official retail price will be announced at a later date.

Need to know more? Hop on over to HTC’s Official Website for more information.


HTC officially released HTC One X10 in Russia with 4000 mAh battery and more

Just a few hours ago, HTC Russia website officially released a new HTC One X10 and it will only be available in Russia. Coming in black and silver, the price is around RM1562 after a direct conversion from $355 USD. Below is the official specifications:

On paper, the tech-specs are nothing out of the ordinary. But the battery is pretty huge for a mid-ranger phone, for starters, the 4000 mAh battery is said that it can go for a full two-day usage without charging. So that’s a big plus there.

As for the features, the Boost + seems quite useful as it’s able to make system adjustments to the phone so that the battery usage is evenly spread out. For example, using Boost + for games can help a great deal in saving battery power. In addition, we can safely assume the Energy Saving Mode and Maximum Power Saving Mode do what it does best - saving battery life.

Would you like this device to come into Malaysia officially? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more HTC news at TechNave.com.


ASUS Announce MeMo Pad HD 7 at $129 for Malaysia

We were going to write about the rumoured Nexus 7 refresh which was supposedly going to be held here at Computex but ASUS had to go and release some early news about their MeMo Pad HD 7 tablet. Priced at a surprising $129 (RM398) and aimed at "developing markets" like Malaysia, it looks to be the next Nexus 7 killer if it maintains that price when it arrives here. This is because the tech specs for the MeMo Pad HD 7 are listed as:

The 8GB version will be priced at $129 (RM398) while the 16GB version will be priced at $149 (RM460). The 8GB version will be headed to developing markets like Asia (and Malaysia) while the $149 version is heading off to developed markets like the US. While there are no details about the battery size, ASUS have said that it should last for up to 10 hours on 720p video playback. Thankfully, we won't have to wait long as the ASUS MeMo Pad HD 7 will be available from July 2013 in white, black, yellow and pink.


HTC offshoot Kazam announces first 7 Android smartphones

Kazam is a company consisting of ex-HTC executives who broke off from the company to create another smartphone company. According to them, they wanted to offer "stunning design, robust hardware, and intuitive technology underpinned with improved customer service". The company has since announced 7 new smartphones, 2 of which are slotted for their higher-end Kazam Thunder range and another 5 for their lower-end Trooper range. Both the Thunder and Trooper models don't really have very impressive tech specs so we're guessing that the Thunder is aimed at the midrange while the Troopers are for the entry-level. So far, tech specs for the Kazam Thunder Q4.5 include a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 4.5-inch 854 x 48 resolution display, 1GB of RAM, 8MP rear camera and 4GB of storage plus microSD support. The other Kazam Thunder will be called the Q5.0 which could have a 5-inch screen but other tech specs for that model haven't been revealed just yet.

The Kazam Trooper X3.5, X4.0, X4.5, X5.0 and X5.5 smartphones on the other hand offer screen sizes from 3.5-inch and 480 x 320 pixel resolutions to 5.5-inch screens with 854 x 480 pixel resolutions. Processors for the Trooper range start from 1GHz dual-core processors and bump up to 1.2GHz dual-core processors for the higher-end Trooper models. Each of the Kazam Troopers are dual-SIM, have 4GB of storage, 512MB of RAM and ANdroid 4.2. Looking to offer something else different from other smartphone manufacturers, Kazam offers a one-year warranty with a replacement for your Kazam smartphone should you shatter the phone screen. Not much to shout about the design though as they look about as generic as any other smartphone. Again, no news on Malaysia release dates or pricing but they should be available in Malaysia eventually.


HTC releases Desire P and Q Smartphones

On top of the upcoming flagship HTC One, the company is also coming out with smartphones like the Desire Q and Desire P. Aiming for the low to mid range markets, the two smartphones will offer these features :

The HTC Desire P and Q will first be made available in China and Taiwan. The HTC Desire P will be available from China Mobile for about $360 while the HTC Desire Q will go for about $230. No news when these will be available in Malaysia. As usual, we will keep you posted.


HTC releases new teaser on upcoming mid-range smartphone

Taiwanese company, HTC seems to be bringing something new this month, as they have released a new teaser and we expect it to be unveiled on 20 September 2016. According to rumours, there will be two products launching, the HTC Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle.

A clip of only 17 seconds, the clue is given to us was showing "150". What could this mean? 150-degrees wide lens? 150 milliseconds to unlock the phone via fingerprint sensor? 150GB storage? (lol) The possibilities are endless.

Aside from that, the Desire 10 Lifestyle will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC, either 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM or 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, a 5.5-inch 720p display, a 13 MP rear camera + 5 MP selfie shooter, and will run Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HTC Sense on top. The trademark BoomSound stereo speakers should also make it to the cut too.

So what do you think the 150 in the video mean? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


HTC releases the One M9s (not One M9)

Just in case you're confused (like I did at first), this is a new variation of the HTC One M9 – the HTC One M9s and it just got officially launched in Taiwan for TWD 12900 (RM1725.45). There are some changes in the hardware, so here it is:-

The One M9s now has an optical image stabilization unlike its brother (M9), we don't know any Malaysia release dates just yet but currently the smartphone can be pre-ordered right now in Taiwan and they will start shipping on 21 November 2015.


HTC reveal official limited edition gold HTC One, costs RM14199 each

HTC has recently announced that it would make 5 limited edition gold plated HTC One smartphones. The phones would be gold plated with 18K gold and have "MOBO 18" laser engraving on the back for the 18th MOBO awards (for the UK's best urban music artists). The cost estimated for each gold HTC One is estimated at RM14199 each but it is very likely that they are not going to be available for sale. Instead, it could be the prizes or awards for the MOBO awards ceremony. Tech specs and features for the gold HTC One will likely remain the same though. If you must get the HTC One in gold it is already available from Goldgenie in 24K gold at a lower pricing. [Source]


HTC reveals HTC One ME smartphone in China with MediaTek Helio x10

While it isn't the HTC One M8 or One M9, a similarly high-end device has just appeared with the release of the HTC One ME. So far, the phone has only been released in China with no specific Malaysia release dates just yet. This model comes with a 2.2GHZ octa-core Mediatek Helio X10 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB hard disk storage which is expandable via microSD slot. Apprently, this is the first and only smartphone thus far that uses the new Helio x10 processor. Other tech specs and features include a 5.2-inch display, 20MP rear camera, 4MP front facing camera and a BoomSound speaker by Dolby Surround. The OS in this device is Adroid 5.0 Lolipop. For connectivity, HTC has endowed the HTC One ME with dual–SIM, 4G LTE, 4.1 Bluetooth and dual–band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac as well NFC options. The elegant polycarbonate chassis comes in several colours, namely gold sepia, meteor grey and rose gold. Unfortunately for us, HTC has not mentioned any Malaysia pricing details yet but stay tuned and we'll let you know as soon as we find out.


HTC reveals dual rear camera lens in latest teaser

HTC has released another teaser poster, this time is about cameras and although it doesn't show us the whole device, at least we know that it will have dual cameras for the rear.

The HTC 10 teaser poster, which originally was posted on their official Twitter account, also reads “World First, World Class, Front and Back. You'll see.”. This echoes the same message from their teaser video few days ago and the #powerof10 is a recurring theme for their latest device. With that tagline, HTC is probably planning to show us something awesome (hopefully) with not only the back cameras, but the front as well.

Putting that aside, the HTC 10 is said to feature Snapdragon 820 SoC inside the hood, 4GB RAM, carrying 32GB of internal memory, 5.15-inch screen display, a 12MP Ultrapixel dual camera for the rear, and with the latest OS pre-installed. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.


HTC reveals entry-level Wildfire R70 smartphone, comes with triple camera setup

Aside from the recent news about the new Vive Cosmos VR headsets, it's been a while since we've heard from HTC. So, it was with quite a bit of surprise when the company announced a new entry-level smartphone - the HTC Wildfire R70. The company is being conservative this time, however, and will only make this device available in Thailand and India.

The highlight of the Wildfire R70 is its triple rear camera setup, which consists of a 16MP main camera with a large 1.4µm pixels sensor. It's paired with two other 2MP lenses, one that is for macro and the other a depth sensor for portrait mode shots. On the front is an 8MP selfie camera, under a waterdrop notch, that can record 1080p videos. In terms of specs, this device comes powered by MediaTek's Helio P23 chipset, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. Lastly, it has a 6.53-inch display that runs on a resolution of 720 x 1560.

Although the camera specs are pretty decent for an entry-level device, 2GB of RAM is cutting it close for an Android 9 device. To be honest, we feel that HTC really dropped the ball there. Having said that, we also think it is unlikely for this device to make its way to Malaysia, so its poor specs may not really matter to us in the end.

However, would any of you find such a basic device appealing in certain use cases, provided the pricing is right? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news like this.


HTC's Desire 826 smartphone mates Android Lollipop OS with top-end specs

A few days before CES 2015, HTC had said that it would focus on the Desire lineup at the event held in Las Vegas. The company already announced the first Desire smartphone of the year, the Desire 320 and now, it has unveiled another Desire smartphone called as the HTC Desire 826. Unlike the entry level 320, this particular device will have top end tech specs. It also boasts of being the first HTC smartphone to run on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS out of the box. The HTC Desire 826 will be powered by a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. It sports a large 5.5-inch display with 1920 x 1080p resolution and features 13MP rear and 4MP Ultrapixel front cameras. These cameras are equipped with the special tools that were available on HTC Desire Eye selfie centric smartphone. Like most top end phones, the HTC Desire 826 comes with 4G LTE connectivity. As for the battery, the phone comes with a decent 2600 mAh battery onboard. HTC is yet to announce availability and pricing, but it is said that the phone will launch in China soon.


HTC's Nexus 9 expected in Malaysia soon

HTC's Nexus 9 tablet has received positive response from critics all over the world and it looks like the powerful tablet is headed our way soon. The LTE model of the tablet was recently spotted at our SIRIM certification database, which hints at a Malaysia release in the coming few weeks. The Nexus 9 comes with a powerful Dual Core 2.3GHz Denver Tegra K1 CPU with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal memory (Wi-Fi only model comes with 16GB). On the front, there is a large 8.9 inch 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The rear camera is of 8MP with auto-focus and LED flash and is capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps. You also get a decent 1.6MP front camera which can take 720p HD videos. Although there are different variants of the device in the market, the one spotted on the SIRIM database supported our local 1800MHz/2600MHz LTE bands. This model is 7.95mm thick and slightly heavier than the Wi-Fi only variant at 436 grams. HTC Malaysia is yet to release official Malaysia pricing and release date information, but judging from the pricing in US i.e. $599, you can expect it to be around RM2000. Meanwhile, check out our earlier post for more details on its features. Also, take a look at the detailed comparison between the new Nexus 9 and iPad Air 2.


ASUS Announce Transformer Pad Infinity Tablet

The ASUS Transformer series of tablets is well known for its quality (and add on keyboard docks) but the recently announced Transformer Pad Infinity takes it up to another level. While it doesn't look that different from it's predecessor, it is one of the few touchscreen tablet devices to be powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor and GeForce GPU. This allows it to offer a 2K screen with the ability to playback 4K video on an external 4K display or HDTV. Tech specs for the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity include:

While this seems to be a refresh of its previous predecessor, the rear camera looks to be a downgrade of the existing 8MP rear camera. Perhaps it is to make room for the GPU and screen but it should be enough to record HD video. No news on pricing or availability just yet. We'll keep you updated as soon as it turns up.


HTC's latest teaser hinting BoomSound technology

HTC is having too much fun on giving us countless teasers over the past few weeks, the latest one is no exception as it only hint us of the HTC 10 will be featuring the BoomSound technology, but in a diffrerent way as according to their Tweet “Here comes the new boom. You’ll hear it.”

Looking at the teaser image, it's clear to see that the speaker will have a row of five pill-shaped holes below and the speaker grille above it, the  BoomSound speaker is likely to be placed at the rear back, and for a speaker that's quite an interesting design and placement. Perhaps HTC has found an innovative way to double the earpeice as a loudspeaker and combine it with an edge-mount speaker for steteo sound? Anything is possible

Besides that, the tech specs are rumoured to have a Snapdragon 820 SoC inside the hood, 4GB RAM, carrying 32GB of internal memory, 5.15-inch screen display, a 12MP Ultrapixel dual camera for the rear, a 3000 mAh battery, and with the latest OS pre-installed. We are just two weeks away from HTC's announcement so stay tuned for more news at Technave!


HTC smartwatch coming in late 2014

HTC smartwatch concept render by Eliott Copier

Most smartwatches today tend to suffer from poor battery life. In comparison to your normal watch which lasts 1-2 years before needing a battery change, the longest period most smartwatches can last is about a week, and even then, that is with very minimal usage. HTC have recently come out saying that they have solved this battery life problem and could be coming out with a HTC smartwatch in late 2014. This news comes from an interview by Bloomberg where top HTC execs revealed that the company will be coming out with a wearable by the end of 2014. While they didn't confirm if it would be a smartwatch, smart glasses or smart band, we're guessing a smartwatch or smart band would be the device in question. No news on tech specs, pricing or compatibility, which are the other limitations of smartwatches but we're hoping that HTC do their research and go for a device below or around RM500 that can be used by all devices. [Source, Source]


HTC surprises fans with a new fitness tracker, the HTC Grip

HTC announced the HTC One M9 flagship at MWC 2015 held in Barcelona, Spain earlier today. However, the One M9 wasn't the only product that the company unveiled at the event. HTC also announced its first fitness tracker called the HTC Grip at MWC this year. The Grip is a fitness oriented smart band designed for hard core fitness enthusiasts and athletes. The device is powered by Under Armor's UA Record platform. Its sensors can record and track a user's sleep patterns and workout regime. Like most smart bands these days, the Grip is water proof too. It features a 1.8-inch curved AMOLED displays which can show time, distance travelled and even notifications. Inside, there is a 100mAh battery which will power the device for up to 2.5 days on a single charge without GPS. However, if GPS is turned on, the battery life reduces to just 5 hours of continuous usage. The new HTC Grip will be compatible with both iOS and Android platforms. It will first be released in North America by Spring 2015 in Deep Teal and Lime colors. Unfortunately, the company has yet to announce plans for a Malaysia release date or pricing details.


HTC teases 360-degree sound recording on the HTC U 11

HTC is not letting the HTC U 11 excitement die down. Merely days before the last tease, HTC released a new official video teaser to maintain our level of excitement on their upcoming flagship.

Based on the short new video with the accompanying caption, "360 real-life recording", the U 11 could be featuring a 360-degree sound recording and maybe 360-degree video recording as well. This is the second marketed feature of the U 11, the first one being the "Edge Sense".

The official launch for the U 11 is expected to be around 15 May 2017 with the official Malaysian launch following soon after. Do check up on our previous covered leak on the HTC U 11 here for some speculated specs.

In any case, do stay tuned to TechNave.com for any latest updates on this gem of a phone.


HTC to unveil a new Desire smartphone at CES 2015?

According to the latest poster released by HTC on its Weibo page, the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer will unveil at least one Desire smartphone at the upcoming CES 2015 event which will be held at Las Vegas starting 5 January 2015. The teaser image says 'Always Desire more' which probably hints at a new HTC Desire smartphone from the company this year. HTC's Desire range has shown some promise recently especially with the Desire Eye smartphone and the Desire 820. The Desire range usually offer  mid-range specs and the new Desire phone expected to be unveiled on 6 January 2015 will most likely be a mid-range smartphone as well. Given that HTC has not yet hinted at a new 'One' branded phone, it's very likely that the company won't announce a flagship device at the event. Traditionally, HTC announces its 'HTC One' flagship sometime later during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) which happens in February 2015. Hence, the leaked HTC One (M9) Hima flagship model could debut around March this year too. As for the new Desire smartphone, there aren't many details like Malaysia release dates or pricing available just yet. It could be something new and big like the unique Desire Eye smartphone with a 13MP front camera. Stay tuned for more updates from CES 2015 in the coming days.


HUAWEI 11.11 One Day Big Sale has some gadgets selling at 50% off

The 11.11 sale is just around the corner. If you haven't thought of anything to buy, you might want to add some of these HUAWEI gadgets to your wishlist. The brand will have an 11.11 One Day Big Sale for the occasion, with up to 50% off and free gifts awaiting.

The HUAWEI Free Buds 4i will be at 50% off, becoming only RM189 (NRP: RM379). Meanwhile, the Free Buds 4 will have a 38% discount with a price of RM369 (NRP: RM599). The HUAWEI Watch GT 2 (46nm) is getting the highest 50% price cut as well, being only RM399 (NRP: RM799). There's also the Band 7 selling at only RM159 (NRP: RM219) after 27% off.

Besides the wearables, products like laptops, tablets, and smart screens are also on the list. The HUAWEI Vision S 55-inch is now at RM1,999, with the original price at RM2,999. Not only can you get the Mate Book 14 at 25% off, but you will also receive a free backpack. The MatePads will also have the cheapest price tags, from RM499 for the MatePad T10 to RM2,599 for the MatePad Pro 12.6-inch.

Visit HUAWEI Official Website, HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada and the HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee now to secure the deals! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local tech promotions.


HUAWEI 12.12 Mega Sales: Up to RM1,289 off selected products, exclusive free gifts and more!

HUAWEI Malaysia today announced the return of its annual year-end promotion with the HUAWEI 12.12 Mega Sales. Offering discounts up to RM1,289 on selected products, exclusive free gifts and more, the year-end promotion is happening on specific dates and on various platforms, so read on below to find out the full details.

On the HUAWEI Official Website, the promotions are available from now until tomorrow (7 December 2022), as well as on 12 December 2022. Besides that, on the HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee, the promotions run from 12 to 15 December 2022, while on the HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada, they will be held from 12 to 14 December 2022.

Among the highlights of the 12.12 Mega Sales include discounts and exclusive deals on HUAWEI’s various product categories. Check out the full list of promotions below:

Besides that, for one day only, HUAWEI will be holding flash deals where you can get up to RM156.88 off on official HUAWEI accessories. Happening on 12 December 2022, check out the full list of flash deals here:

Awesome! Don’t forget to check out HUAWEI 12.12 Mega Sales and get your favourite gadgets and accessories at HUAWEI Official Website, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee and HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada.

So, any specific products that you’re eyeing and planning to get for the HUAWEI year-end promotion? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and promotions such as this.


HUAWEI 135W charger certified in China, expected to launch with P50 series

In 2020, the smartphone industry had achieved some remarkable breakthroughs and one of them is allowing chargers to go up to 100W or even surpass it. Now we're in 2021, the companies will only aim higher by increasing the number. It is reported that a HUAWEI charger that supports 135W fast charging has been certified by China's 3C Agency.

According to the certification, the HUAWEI charger with model number HW-200675CP0 supports charging at 5V/3A up to 20V/6.75A achieving a 135W rate. It is said that the charger could be announced alongside the upcoming HUAWEI P50 lineup later this year.

HUAWEI's current top offering is the HUAWEI SuperCharge that supports 66W fast charging. With this new charger, the company would be able to compare with companies like Xiaomi that already started to ship devices with 120W charger in the box.  Unfortunately, with more and more smartphone manufacturers taking the adapter out from the box, HUAWEI could also do the same.

Let us know what you think about this HUAWEI 135W charger on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech news.


HUAWEI 4.4 Super Sale: Up to 50% discount and exclusive gifts from a total pool of RM11,753

HUAWEI Malaysia today announced that it is holding the 4.4 Super Sale where consumers can get up to 50 per cent discount on selected products. Happening from 4 to 6 April 2023, you also get the chance to win exclusive gifts from a total prize pool of RM11,753.

Besides that, upon purchase of selected HUAWEI products, consumers can enjoy up to RM800 off on the MateBook D15 AMD R5 (8/512GB) and up to RM300 off on the MatePad SE 10.4-inch WiFI (4/64GB). Check out the full promo below:

Besides that, HUAWEI will also be giving away exciting freebies to a total of 27 lucky winners during the campaign period across all platforms. These include:

Winners will be announced on 7 April 2023. Interested? The HUAWEI 4.4 Super Sale will be available at the HUAWEI Official Store, HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada and HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee.

For more information, do visit the company’s Official Website, Official Facebook Page or Official Instagram Page. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news and deals such as this.


HUAWEI 6.6 Super Sales: Get free gifts and up to 53% discount when purchasing selected devices

HUAWEI Malaysia today announced a special mid-year promotion in which consumers can get up to 53 percent off and an abundance of free gifts when purchasing selected products. Aptly called the HUAWEI 6.6 Super Sales, the promotion is valid for a limited time only and definitely not something to be missed for HUAWEI fans.

Furthermore, the promotion is available only on these online platforms and dates:

Among the stand out deals include a 'Productivity & Entertainment Special' which offers up to 37 percent off for the MatePad T10 WIFI, MatePad 10.4 LTE, MateBook D14 and MateBook 14 R5. Do note that these offers are only available on 6 June 2022.

Besides that, there will also be a 'Fitness & Lifestyle Special' with up to 53 percent off, which is also only valid on 6 June 2022. Among the selected devices under this promotion include the FreeBuds 4I, FreeBuds Pro, Band 6, WATCH Fit and WATCH GT 2.

Interested? Check out the full list of discounts and free gifts under the HUAWEI 6.6 Super Sales below:

Awesome! If you're keen to grab any of these deals, make sure to get ready on 6 June 2022 before they run out of stock. For more information on the HUAWEI 6.6 Super Sales, do visit the HUAWEI Official Website, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee or HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada.

So, what do you guys think of this latest promotion by HUAWEI? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news.


ASUS' April Fools joke about the ROG Ally turned out to be the real deal

Initially posted as an April Fool joke, the ROG Ally turned out to be the real deal as ASUS officially announced the product just late last night. Here's what we know about the gaming handheld console that could rival the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch.

While the original April Fools announcement about the ROG Ally didn't have much information, YouTuber Dave2D gave us a breakdown of some of the specs. According to the information provided by ASUS, the ROG Ally in the video is an early build model but claimed to have "twice the performance" of the Steam Deck with a brand new AMD Zen 4 chipset.

Moreover, the display is also bigger with 7 inches in a 16:9 aspect ratio, supporting 1920 x 1080 pixels, 500 nits of brightness, up to 120Hz refresh rate and 5ms. The controller is more similar to the Xbox without any mini mouse pad trackers like the Steam Deck, but it has two more extra buttons on the rear. Even the sticks have RGB lighting.

In terms of software support, the ROG Ally runs on Windows 11 and has ROG Armoury Crate just like the ROG gaming laptops. This means you can run Steam, Epic Games Store, Battle.net and other gaming client platforms. It has some useful ports too with the likes of a 3.5mm audio jack, microSD slot, volume rocker, fingerprint sensor, and a port that connects to the XG Mobile that supports up to RTX 4090 GPU.

Of course, ASUS didn't say how much would the ROG Ally cost but it could be "competitively priced" to the Steam Deck. For reference, the Steam Deck starting price is $399 (~RM1758) but Dave2D thinks it could cost higher since it has better hardware. The pre-order page also listed Canada and the US as the first-wave markets as well.

But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below what you think about the ROG Ally and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HUAWEI 7.7 Fantastic Sale: Up to 43% off selected products, exclusive free gifts and more!

For one day only, HUAWEI Malaysia will be offering exclusive tech deals on 7 July 2022 with its HUAWEI 7.7 Fantastic Sale available on its official website, official store on Shopee, and flagship store on Lazada. These include discounts up to 43 percent for selected products as well as exclusive free gifts.

The exclusive free gifts are applicable while stocks last and when you purchase selected devices from HUAWEI through the aforementioned channels this 7 July. Among the free gifts on offer are the Smart Magnetic Keyboard, FreeLace, backpack, mouse, and more.

As for the discounts, consumers can choose from a variety of HUAWEI products on sale to get the biggest bang for your buck. Ranging from audios and wearables such as the FreeBuds SE and the Band 7 to laptops and tablets such as the MateBook D 14 and the MatePad T10, check out the full list of devices below:

Awesome! For more information on the HUAWEI 7.7 Fantastic Sale and the latest information on the company’s latest products, do follow HUAWEI’s official Faceboo page. As always, do stay tuned to TechNave too for more tech deals and latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


HUAWEI Back To School Promo: Up to RM1000 discount, free gifts worth up to RM1298 and more!

HUAWEI Malaysia today announced its “Back to School” promotion happening from now until 31 March 2023. Just in time for the new semester in mid-March, consumers can enjoy discounts of up to RM1000 and up to RM1298 worth of free gifts for selected HUAWEI PCs and tablets.

Available at HUAWEI Experience Stores (HES) and the HUAWEI Official Website, check out the full list of promotions below:

Besides that, HUAWEI also launched new subscription plans in collaboration with telco giants including Maxis, Digi and Celcom. Customers will be able to purchase the Mate50 Pro Kunlun Glass Edition in Carbon Black Vegan Leather or Silver for as low as RM73 per month effective from today until 28 February 2023.

That’s not all too as HUAWEI is also having its Service Carnival where customers can enjoy:

Awesome! For more information about the promotions and for the latest updates, do visit Huawei Official Website, Huawei Official Facebook Page, Huawei Official Instagram Page or Huawei Official Twitter Page. As always, do make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and deals such as this!


HUAWEI Brand Day: Up to 52% off and exclusive free gifts on 22 & 23 July 2022

HUAWEI Malaysia today announced that it will be holding HUAWEI Brand Day on its Flagship Store on Lazada and official website this 22 to 23 July 2022. Various exclusive deals are on offer, including up to 52 percent off selected products as well as an assortment of free gifts.

The promotions range across HUAWEI’s extensive product lineup which includes tablets, laptops, audio, wearable and even accessories such as the Scale 3, WiFi AX3 and WiFi WS5200 NEW. In terms of free gifts, consumers will be able to get the Smart Magnetic Keyboard, HUAWEI FreeLace, backpack, mouse, and many more when they purchase selected products.

Check out the full list of promotion for the HUAWEI Brand Day below:

If you’re interested to grab any of the deals listed above, do check out the HUAWEI Brand Day this 22 and 23 July 2022 on HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada and HUAWEI Official Website. You can also find out more regarding the promotions as well as the latest info on HUAWEI products by following the company’s official Facebook page.

So, what items will you be adding to cart and check out during HUAWEI Brand Day? Share your shopping list in the comments section below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


HUAWEI CEO reveals some new features of HarmonyOS 3 before launch

HUAWEI is scheduled to reveal the latest iteration of its operating system in just a few days. On 27 July, the company will present the HarmonyOS 3 with new features and enhancements for the users. Before it happens, CEO Richard Yu shared a video showcasing the new interface, giving us a glimpse at what to expect.

Yu shared a video through Weibo to demonstrate the flexibility of the stacking cards and smart folders on the home screen. It's said that the latest version of HarmonyOS will not only keep the unique features but will also bring them to the next level. These new updates include a more convenient experience for combining and stacking cards, supporting more sizes of smart folders, and more.

As you can see from the screenshots, the components of the different sizes can be combined at once, improving efficiency and personalization. Meanwhile, it also seems like users will have the ability to adjust the folders to various sizes depending on how they want them to look. Besides these minor layout changes, the new HarmonyOS 3 is expected to bring significant upgrades in security and operations.

Are you excited about seeing the new and upgraded HarmonyOS? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


HUAWEI CEO shares three highlights of upcoming Mate 50 series, including XMAGE and more

It is another month filled with multiple flagship smartphone series launches, and HUAWEI is on the list. Before that happens, the CEO Richard Yu shared three highlights on what we can expect from the HUAWEI Mate 50 series, which are some exciting ones.

As some of you may know, the company has earlier introduced its in-house imaging system, XMAGE. It was rumoured to get featured on the Mate 50, and the CEO might have just confirmed that it's happening. We wonder if it has learned a thing or two to continue serving top-notch photography features since the company has worked with Leica previously.

Besides that, the upcoming smartphone series could also pack satellite connectivity for emergency text services, as Yu mentioned a technology that can "pierce the sky upward". Finally, there'll be the reveal of the new generation of its in-house OS, HarmonyOS 3. A highly-anticipated feature that provides the ability for the phone to maintain limited functionality even when the battery is drained. Rumours suggest it could achieve things like keeping the NFC working, mobile payments, mass transit pass, and even calls.

Are you excited about the Mate 50 series? Share with us how you feel by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


HUAWEI Display 23.8" to be launched as the company's first desktop monitor on 14 April

HUAWEI is going to further expand its product catalog by launching a desktop monitor on 14 April. The product dubbed HUAWEI Display 23.8″ signifies the company's first attempt to gain a place in a different sector. Not only that, but it is also announced that it will be made available in the UK, France, Germany, Thailand, The Philippines, and Malaysia.

According to the source, the company's first desktop monitor will arrive with three narrow bezels that are measured at just 5.7mm. Therefore, it enables the monitor to achieve a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. Besides that, the panel is also said to support IPS and features an FHD (1920x1080px) resolution. It will boast a 72 percent NTSC color gamut and a contrast ratio of 1000:1 with a 178 degrees wide viewing angle as well.

Coming to the features, the HUAWEI Display 23.8″ is said to have TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and Flicker Free certification to protect users' eyes while enjoying premium picture quality. For the price, the source suggests that it could be sold at 149.99 Pound (~RM858).

Let us know if you're interested in getting HUAWEI's upcoming desktop monitor on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


HUAWEI Enjoy 20 SE release: 5,000mAh battery and triple-camera setup, starts from ~RM807

Besides launching the nova 8 series today, HUAWEI has also presented a more budget-friendly device that is the Enjoy 20 SE. Despite being more affordable, the device still comes with tech specs like a 5,000mAh battery and a triple-camera setup. Let's read on to find out what else that the Enjoy 20 SE has for us!

The HUAWEI Enjoy 20 SE is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 710A chipset. It also sports a 6.67-inch LCD panel on the front with a resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels (FHD+) and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Furthermore, the 5,000mAh battery will be supporting 22.5W fast charging as well. It is mentioned that a 10-minute charge can let the device last for 2 hours of watching videos.

For photography, the triple-camera setup is equipped with a 13MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. On the front, there's an 8MP sensor in the punch-hole cutout for selfies and video calls. Other connectivity features include dual-SIM, 4G, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS), USB Type-C port, and 3.5mm headphone jack.

The HUAWEI Enjoy 20 SE will be available in China starting from 15 January. For the price, the 4/128GB variant will be selling at 1,299 Yuan (~RM807) and the 8/128GB variant is at 1,499 Yuan (~RM931). The device will be available in three colour options which are Wonderful Forest, Magic Night Black, and Dawn Gold. For now, the availability of the device in Malaysia is still unknown but we will update you as soon as we got any information.

Let us know what you think about the HUAWEI Enjoy 20 SE on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone launches.


HUAWEI Enjoy Z 5G specifications leaked before official launching on 24 May

The HUAWEI Enjoy Z 5G is set to be officially launched on 24 May, but thanks to the Chinese online stores on Suning and TMall’s websites, we got the specs and design leaks on it before the upcoming event as they have already placed the new products in their catalogs.

According to the catalogs, the HUAWEI Enjoy Z 5G equipped with a 6.5-inch Full HD+ 2400 X 1080 pixels resolution drop-shaped cutout display with 90Hz refresh rates. It will run on Android 10 with either a Kirin 710F chipset or a MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset from both of the online stores, but since the device will support 5G we assume the MediaTek DImensity 800 seems to be more possible with it.

HUAWEI Enjoy Z 5G online store's catalogue

The HUAWEI Enjoy Z 5G comes in 3 memory options compromising a 6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB, and an 8GB+128GB. It also comes with 3 color options with Sakura Snow Clear Sku, Magic Night Black, and Dark Blue colors. In terms of the cameras, it may sports a 48MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP depth sensor on the rear, and a 16MP snapper on the front.

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and Malaysia releasing dates so do take this with a pinch of salt. But we do know the HUAWEI Enjoy Z 5G is launching on 24 March in China. So stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


HUAWEI FreeBuds 4, Open-fit design TWS earbuds that surprise you with their sound quality! | TWS Earbuds Reviews

Huawei Malaysia has officially announced the wireless earbuds in the Malaysian market for RM599. If you're interested to know the availability, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 are available for pre-orders at the Huawei Store Online, Lazada, Shopee and Senheng.

Through our reviews, the sound quality of the HUAWEI Freebuds 4 did surprised us as an open-fit TWS earbuds. It uses Adaptive Ear Matching (AEM) noise cancellation technology which can automatically detect your ear shape and determine the optimum noise cancellation algorithm as well as having the Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) composite diaphragm for the best sound possible. So check our review out below!

Stay tuned for more tech gadgets reviews and unboxing videos at TechNave.com!


HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i Malaysia release: Multi-mode ANC, IP54 water-resistance and up to 28 hours battery life at RM399

HUAWEI today announced the launch of the HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i, its latest True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds with a slew of competitive features at its price bracket. These include multi-mode Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), long battery life and Hi-Res Audio Wireless (Hi-Res).

In terms of design, the FreeBuds 5i sports a pebble-stone case design with a textured surface through inkjet-coating techniques. It comes in several colours, including Isle Blue, Nebula Black and Ceramic White.

As for the buds themselves, they are lightweight at just 4.9 grams and are 29mm long; 7mm shorter than the predecessor. The FreeBuds 5i also has silicone ear tips for better noise isolation for the ANC feature.

Speaking of which, the earbuds feature dual-mic ANC and hybrid noise-cancellation technology for maximum noise ANC depth of up to 42dB ANC. The multi-mode ANC allows users to choose between Ultra, General and Cozy ANC modes to adapt to the noise wherever they are.

For calls, the FreeBuds 5i comes with AI Noise Cancellation which can distinguish and enhance voice using AI neural network algorithm to keep calls crystal clear. Besides that, the earbuds support Hi-Res certification, LDAC HD audio codec and multi-EQ effects.

In terms of battery life, HUAWEI claims that the FreeBuds 5i can last for up to 28 hours, with the fast-charging capability allowing for 4 hours of audio playback with just a 15-minute charge. Other notable features include Ip54 water resistance and dual device connection.

In Malaysia, the FreeBuds 5i is priced at RM399 and will be available nationwide starting 3 February 2023. It can be purchased via all HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI’s Official Website, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee, HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada and authorised HUAWEI Partner Stores such as SenHeng, senQ, Harvey Norman and Urban Republic.

If you're interested to purchase the earbuds, now's the perfect time as you can get it at a discounted price of RM399! Happening from now until 2 February 2023,this is possible thanks to an early bird discount vouchers (worth RM10) on top of the existing RM50 cash rebate on purchases of the FreeBuds 5i.

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


1984's original director, Ridley Scott wasn't too impressed with Fortnite's Parody Apple Ad message

If you're a Fortnite player, you would have noticed about Epic Games parody video called Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite. It's based on an old commercial which was directed by Ridley Scott for Apple and he wasn't that impressed with the end result.

Just so you know, Ridley Scott is a veteran filmmaker who has brought you the Alien franchise, Gladiator, Blade Runner and many more. When interviewed by IGN about Epic Games’ take on his Apple 1984 commercial, he actually thought the graphics were solid and the idea was a good one too. However, he also thought they could have done so much more. Below is the transcript:

“I sure have and I wrote to them because on the one hand I can be fully complimented by the fact they copied [my commercial] shot for shot,” Scott says. “But pity the message is so ordinary when they could have been talking about democracy or more powerful things… And they didn’t use it.. I think the animation was terrific, the idea was terrific, the message was ‘ehh’, "

For reference, the original 1984 commercial was based on a novel called Nineteen Eighty-Four written by George Orwell. In that video, the message was about Apple rebelling against IBM (supposedly) for the company's "dictatorship" on the computer business. So with Epic Games version, they are hitting back at Apple for monopolizing the App Store alongside a #FreeFortnite hashtag awareness. You can read about the dispute here.

What do you think about the issue between Epic Games and Apple (and Google)? Whose side are you on? Personally, I don't really care because I don't play Fortnite. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS BR1100 Malaysia release: designed for primary school students, starting price from RM1449

If you're still looking for a laptop for your kid, maybe you can consider the ASUS BR1100 series. ASUS Malaysia just recently release this laptop lineup with cashback worth RM150 for each purchase. The series' starting price is available from RM1449.

For specs reference, the BR1100 series feature a simple Intel Celeron Dual-Core N4500 processor and Intel UHD graphics that are enough to run proper programs for basic tasks such as online learning and surfing online. Running on Windows 10 Home, there is 4GB of SDRAM and 128GB eMMC of storage, alongside a rather durable body shell that is military-grade rated .

Besides that, other key features on this compact laptop series include an all-rounder rubber bumper to ensure no knocking damage and a spill-resistant keyboard. For attending online classes, it also has an AI noise-cancelling microphone, a noise-reduction camera and even a webcam privacy shield for your child.

There are currently two models for the BR1100 series which are the BR1100C (clamshell model) and BR1100F (convertible flip model). You can check out two laptop models in the hyperlinks given here and if you're interested to register for a trial/demo, you can visit the link right over here to get started.

Finally, if you want to get one soon, you can visit this link here on the nearest IT stores right now. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 review: Improved audio quality and excellent battery life

As more manufacturers continue to release true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones, the technology continues to improve. With TWS earphones, most think that they come with noise cancellation. Not all of them do, of course, but the new model from HUAWEI does. In addition to a noise reduction of up to 47db, these earphones are a collaboration with French audio manufacturer Devialet!

So how do the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 fare? Read on below to find out!

The packaging, charging case, and FreeBuds Pro 2 earphones

In terms of design, HUAWEI went for a soft stone colour for the FreeBuds Pro 2's charging case. Although the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 are made of plastic, they don't feel cheap. On the contrary, the matte texture and pearl-like lustre give them a luxurious feel.

More importantly, fingerprints won't stick to the case. Besides that, it's light and small, which makes it easy to carry around. If that's not a colour you like, the FreeBuds Pro 2 is also available in Silver Blue and Ceramic White.

At the back of the charging case is a rectangular shiny metal surface, where you'll find the HUAWEI and Devialet logos. It's a nice touch but might mislead you into thinking it's the front instead of the back. Also, the glossy metal surface is much more susceptible to fingerprint smudges.

The magnetic force for the charging case is just right, so it can be opened with a slight push but shouldn't open accidentally while in your pocket. There's also a Bluetooth connection button on the right side, but its colouring makes it blend into the background, so it can be a bit hard to spot. Still, it's a simple design that we liked a lot.

Unlike the case, the earphones feature a brighter glossy surface. They're a bit slippery to the touch and collect smudges easily. At first, we had trouble getting the earphones out of the case consistently. But after using it for a while, we found that you just needed to grab the right sides, give it a slight push up, and it's out.

The weight of each earphone is 5.9g, so it's lighter than its predecessor. The lighter weight means you'll hardly feel it, and it won't fall off even if you're exercising. However, its shape makes wearing it feel uncomfortable after a while. If the earbuds don't fit well, you can try using the extra small and large-sized earbuds provided in the box.

Like most TWS earphones, you can download an app for some advanced settings. In this case, you'd need the "HUAWEI Smart Life" App. When pairing, just open the charging case, make sure the earphones are in place, and then press and hold the pairing button. You should see an indicator light inside the box flashing as the device starts the connection.

It should be noted that the HUAWEI Smart Life App (from the Google Play Store) will remind users to install the updated version after downloading. You might end up with two versions of the HUAWEI Smart Life after the update, so keep that in mind.

The HUAWEI Smart Life app on the Google Play Store

As mentioned, HUAWEI collaborated with Devialet to tune the sound of the FreeBuds Pro 2. They not only have an excellent sound signature but also improved noise reduction, supports ANC intelligent dynamic noise reduction 2.0 technology, and use a three-microphone active noise reduction system for the first time. While we had the earphones, we tested 3 different noise reduction modes - light, balanced and deep. They also have an additional intelligent dynamic that automatically switches to the appropriate mode depending on the surrounding environment.

You can still hear some dialogue in light mode, except you won't be able to listen to it clearly. This makes it suitable for a quieter place, as you won't get disturbed even if someone is talking next to you (unless you're super focused). Deep mode eliminates even more ambient noise. You won't even hear your mechanical keyboard after it's enabled. However, the bass will be relatively heavier, which might not fit your music listening preferences. If that's the case for you, we recommend using the other modes. In most cases, it's better to just use dynamic mode.

In dynamic mode, the FreeBuds Pro 2 can detect when someone is talking to you. They will then switch to a dual-transmission mode, so you can hear the conversation even when wearing the earphones. This effect is better in noise reduction mode, which makes it easier to listen to what the other party is saying. Moreover, there are voice prompts when you switch modes, so you'll know which you are currently using. This also happens when you use gestures, letting you know if you have successfully swapped between modes.

Speaking of gestures, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 supports pinching and swiping gestures for various operations. As you would expect, you don't have to have your phone on hand to switch tracks or play and pause. You'll also hear a sound effect that indicates a successful gesture operation. Note that the response time will lag behind the gesture by a few seconds. Another problem is the sensitivity of the earphones. A few times, we triggered gestures accidentally when brushing against them (they register this as swiping). Overall, it could take some getting used to.

In addition, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 has a bone conduction microphone. With the help of AI, it can enhance your voice during a call for better clarity. The HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 also supports smart wear detection, which automatically pauses audio playback when you take them off or switch to another device. For example, the music on your phone stops playing when you take the earphones off. Interestingly, this doesn't seem to work on laptops.

Speaking of pairing devices, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 supports dual device connection. In other words, it can connect to two different devices, like a phone and a laptop. You can switch between connected devices, albeit with a slight delay. Besides the features above, the HUAWEI Smart Life App has a feature that helps you find your earphones. It can also determine whether the earbuds you're currently using are a proper fit.

Under the hood, these earphones use 11mm four-magnet moving coil drivers, delivering 30% more volume. Also, its audio frequency can go as low as 14Hz, meaning the bass has improved. In addition, the collaboration with Devialet resulted in 4 different EQ presets. If you don't like any of them, you can use the 10-band equaliser to tune the sound to your preference. The app also has different sound effects that you can customise. There's a lot of flexibility here, and you can create 3 custom presets.

According to HUAWEI, the FreeBuds Pro 2 has a battery life of about 4.5 hours for voice calls and 6.5 hours for music playback. The charging case gives you another 20 hours of calls and 30 hours of music playback, which is great if you're a heavy user.

In conclusion, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 are a great pair of TWS earphones with excellent features and a good design. They're better than most TWS earphones on the market in some aspects, especially the battery life. Of course, they do have some shortcomings. First, the earphones are pretty prone to fingerprint smudges. Secondly, you could activate gestures accidentally because the earphones are slightly too sensitive to swipes. The response time for gestures is also kind of slow.

If you have the budget (RM899), and are a Huawei phone and laptop user the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 could be a good choice. But if you're paying that kind of money, you might want to go for the Sony WF-1000XM4. It might be a 2021 model, but it's easily as good (if not better) and is now cheaper at RM859. There's also the Nothing ear (1) that's much cheaper (RM499) but still offers ANC and good audio quality.

So, does this TWS model fit your needs? Let us know what you think about the review, and leave us a comment if we've missed anything. Also, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more reviews like this.

Pros - Strong battery life, good design, excellent sound quality

Cons - Overly sensitive to swipe gestures, slow gesture response time, and glossy earphones could collect fingerprint smudges

Conclusion - A solid and flexible option for those who want high-end TWS earphones that can last long


HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro becomes the world's first to have "Intelligent Dynamic Noise Cancellation"

HarmonyOS 2.0 is not the only thing that has been announced at the 2020 Huawei Developers Conference. A few days ago, we've seen the leaked design of the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro and it's being revealed to the world at the event as well. Now, let's take a look at what the new pair of HUAWEI truly wireless earbuds has to offer!

The HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro is the world's first TWS earbuds that offer “Intelligent Dynamic Noise Cancellation”. Other than that, the earbuds will come with silicone earbud cups that do a better job of offering passive noise cancellation as well. For the design, the FreeBuds Pro is said to be shorter than the FreeBuds 3 and they're not of the open-ear type.

Coming to the features, the earbuds support gestures that allow you to activate noise cancellation, adjust the volume, answer calls, press play, and skip songs by simply swiping or pinching their stems. It is stated that the earbuds will learn from your operating habits to minimize false touches. The FreeBuds Pro also supports Dynamic EQ Adjustment which uses data from the in-ear microphone to automatically optimize the sound for the user’s specific ear type.

The sound quality is one of the most important parts of an audio device. With that said, the HUAWEI engineers added a customized dynamic suspension between the speaker and a dynamic driver to level up the game. It will stabilize the acoustic system of the entire earbuds and reduce vibrations to deliver better sound. Besides that, the pair is also the world's first (yes, another first) to have smart dual-antenna Bluetooth. For battery life, the FreeBuds Pro offers 4.5 hours with noise cancellation on. If you don't turn the feature on, it can last for about 7 hours.

For now, it is unsure when the new HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro will hit the market. Let us know what you think about the pair on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech news.


HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio's tech specs leaked and it could be priced at ~RM1,947

When asked about top headphones makers, Sony, Bose, Sennheiser such popular audio product brands are the ones that come into the picture. Now, it looks like HUAWEI wants to make it into the list as well with an impressive headphone leaked before the launch.

Thanks to WinFuture, the marketing materials retrieved by them have revealed some tech specs of HUAWEI's upcoming FreeBuds Studio. To compete with the mentioned top headphones brands, it is no doubt that the headphones must come with Active Noise Cancellation. It is said that HUAWEI's headphones will be able to reduce ambient noise by up to 40 decibels.

For audio quality, the headphones is expected to have a huge 40mm dynamic driver powered by the same Huawei Kirin A1 chip that also runs the Huawei FreeBuds Pro true wireless earbuds. The leak also includes two 410mAh batteries that can last up to 20 hours for music playback and 15 hours for phone calls. The USB-C port offers fast charging as well by providing five hours of usage in just 10 minutes. Bluetooth 5.2 is also on the list to ensure stable connectivity. The upcoming HUAWEI FreeBuds Studio might be priced at 400 Euro (~RM1,947).

Let us know what you think of HUAWEI's effort in the headphones market on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech news.


HUAWEI FreeLace Pro comes with ANC that has A-level certification

HUAWEI has held an event today to launch the HUAWEI MateBook X. Apart from the flagship laptop, there are also other new things including the successor of their wireless earphones HUAWEI FreeLace. The next-generation HUAWEI FreeLace Pro has been announced with active noise-cancelling, which is a feature that is quite important for headsets nowadays.

The FreeLace Pro offers dual active noise cancellation with a maximum reduction depth of 40dB and an average noise reduction depth of 25dB. It is also the first earphones to receive China’s A-level certification for headset noise cancellation. Other than that, the earphones offer ambient sound transmission mode as well for users to be aware of environmental noise.

Talking about the audio quality, the earphones house a 14mm large dynamic coil unit that enables it to output improved audio with deep bass and soft treble according to official notes. The three microphones used in the active noise cancellation system will also help in keeping conversation clear on calls. It is said that the FreeLace Pro can survive 5 hours for music playback with only 5 minutes of charging. When fully charged, it can last a day.

The HUAWEI FreeLace Pro is not the kind of truly wireless headphones that people are so keen on these days, but its features are definitely telling us that it's worth a try. It is also good to mention that the earphones now use the integrated 3-point stable structure earplugs to fit users' ears better. They sport a light aesthetic design as well with three colour options which are Obsidian Black, Spruce Green, and Morning White. It will be available for purchase starting from 4 September with a price of 599 Yuan (~RM361) in China.

Let us know what you think about the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech gadget launches.


HUAWEI Freebuds Pro 2 release: Hi-Res Dual Sound system and IP54 rating at ~RM938

HUAWEI has announced the release of its latest flagship True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds, the HUAWEI Freebuds Pro 2. Featuring a Hi-Res Dual Sound system, the earbuds support a wide range of frequencies, 14Hz to 48Hz to be exact.

In terms of battery life, HUAWEI claims that the Freebuds Pro 2 can last up 30 hours with its case. For a single continuous listening, the battery is said to last 6.5 hours in normal mode and 4 hours with active noise cancelling (ANC) turned on.

According to the HUAWEI’s official website for the Czech Republic, the Freebuds Pro 2 has improved on ANC compared to its predecessor. Thanks to its 3-mic array, HUAWEI claim that the earbuds can lower the surrounding noise up to 47dB.

There’s also an adaptive equaliser that learns users’ listening behaviour to tweak audio to its best settings in all scenarios. It is available in Silver Blue, Silver Frost and Ceramic White colour options.

The Freebuds Pro 2 was launched during an event for Central and Eastern European media yesterday and its up for pre-order in selected countries in the region until 10 July 2022. It is priced at Kč4999 or ~RM938 in the Czech Republic with HUAWEI not yet giving details on its launch in other regions, including in Malaysia.

Well, if it were to be released in our country, we will definitely covering the launch and details. So, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave until then!


[HUAWEI HACKS]: Do you know about the HUAWEI Private Space features?

Have you ever been so occupied that you needed few smartphones to seperate out your work and private life contacts? But with the HUAWEI Private Space feature, you can now seperate out your work life with your private life all in one single smatphone!

The HUAWEI Private Space feature allows users to create a whole new space that only can be access through a designated password set by the user. This will make things easier to be managed. So let's check out the video below to learn how to set it up!

Stay tuned for more Hacks and Tips on TechNave.com!


[HUAWEI HACKS]: HUAWEI 4 shortcuts you need to know!

If you think you knew everything about the HUAWEI smartphone, think about it twice! Because there are still some shortcuts you might not know it! These shortcuts that we show you in the video are not only helpful but can be your live saver during a rush!


[HUAWEI Hacks]: 3 ways to no more laggy phones!

If you are experiencing delays on your smartphone and think it's time to change a new one, slow your horses down! Here are 3 ways you probably have not heard of to bring back the smoothness of your smartphone and save you some cash!

When your phone is having some delays, aside from not clearing up your caches, the other reason behind it is due to the factory default settings. As most of the smartphones will have some heavy running apps in the background on default, this will take up most of the memory on your phone. So let's check out the video below to find out how to fix the delays!


[HUAWEI Hacks]: 5 Hidden Features on EMUI 10

If you think your HUAWEI smartphone has already reached its highest potential, think about it twice! With EMUI 10, you can actually do a lot of things that you never thought you could do with a smartphone. These hidden features that we show you in the video are not only helpful, they are also easy to be used!

My personal favourite would be the AI Shopping. Sometimes it is hard to identify what’s one wearing in a glamorous Instagram picture, but the feature is here to change the game by searching the product for you. Isn’t that cool?! Now, let’s check out the video to find out how it works!

Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone tips and tricks!


[HUAWEI Hacks]: Clone your apps to access different accounts

If you are the kind of person who keeps switching between multiple accounts in one app, HUAWEI App Twin is the ultimate feature for you to try out. With HUAWEI App Twin, you are able to clone an app and sign into a different account. Now, you will have two same apps but using different accounts!

No matter if it's for personal or business use, this feature does come in handy when you need it the most. Finally, you don’t have to keep going to the settings page in apps and switch to another account anymore. HUAWEI App Twin works with apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and more. Check out the video below to find out how to use the feature!

Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone tips and tricks.


ASUS BR1100FK review - Affordable, tough and feature-filled laptop

Children (and some adults) are not the most reliable of tech users as they’re the ones most likely to drop, break or spill water and other fluids on their devices. However, in these trying times of the COVID19 Pandemic, it’s surprising and heart-warming to see that ASUS have not only come out with an affordable device for these children but also made one that is not only Military standard certified for drops, but is also spill proof, transforms into a tablet, comes with a built-in stylus, has 2 cameras and more for under RM1700.

This device is the ASUS BR1100FK, and here’s our full review of this affordable convertible laptop. Read on to see why it might be the perfect device for your children and maybe a few other situations for certain adults as well.

The ASUS BR1100FK is designed for education

At first glance, the ASUS BR1100 really reminds me of the previous EeePC laptops due to its rather small size and this is reinforced by the 1366 x 768 pixel resolution 11.6-inch display. The bezels are really thick here but there’s at least a slide cover for the 720p HD webcam above the display.

Unlike the EeePC laptops of yesteryear, the BR1100FK comes with 360 hinges that let you flip the screen all the way to the back, allowing you to turn it into a tablet. There’s also another 13MP camera right above the keyboard, so you can use it to take photos or videos when it is in tablet mode.

There's plenty of ports and even a garaged stylus

More ports along with rubberized controls on the other side

There's a 720p HD webcam with a privacy slider on the top of the screen

Another 13MP camera is located above the keyboard that can be used during tablet mode

In addition to the 2nd camera, the keyboard part of the BR1100FK also houses a garaged stylus with a good number of ports including a USB2.0 Type A port, a USB3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, a USB3.2 Gen 2 Type C port which supports power delivery anda HDMI 1.4 port. In addition, there’s also a 3.5mm combo audio jack, RJ45 Gigabit ethernet port and a DC-in jack for the power adapter along with an M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0x4 expansion slot for a bit more storage if you need it on top of the existing 128GB SSD.

The BR1100FK also comes with a shock resistant silicon chassis and weighs in at 1.4kg which is actually quite light but feels solid like a brick. The chiclet keyboard keys are comfortable to type on with 1.35mm key travel while the keyboard itself is spill resistant. The touchpad is quite large but feels rather plastic and there’s also an anti-bacterial ASUS BacGuard coating as well.

The chassis and top are covered with a rubberized shock resistant layer

There's a large notification light on the lid

The top of the lid is covered in a small honeycomb pattern with a fairly large notification light on the side of the top. While this does make it easier to grip, it’s surprisingly slippery if you put the top part on a surface or table. Rubberized power and volume buttons are placed on the sides of the keyboard. I would say that the BR1100FK wouldn’t look out of place in most offices, but some kids could find the design to be a bit boring.

In terms of tech specs, the BR1100 is powered by an Intel Celeron N4500 and 4GB RAM which turned out to be a rather zippy combination as long as you stick to the normal Microsoft Office and apps. Considering that it became somewhat laggy even with 3 tabs open in Microsoft’s Edge Explorer, this probably isn’t the best device to multi-task with, unless of course you have individual apps for each application you’re using.

You can flip the screen all the way to the back to turn the BR1100FK into a tablet

As someone who does most of his work on a 10-inch tablet or on a phone, the 11.6-inch display on the BR1100FK isn’t such a difference for me, but for those who are used to FHD 15.6-inch displays or larger, there may be an issue (you’ve become spoiled folks). Due to the resolution of the display you may see some pixelation, but you can easily solve this by increasing the size of the text and apps. Quite obviously, this isn’t a laptop to watch movies on, but you can still do so if you want.

However, it IS designed for online meetings with a dedicated mic mute function key. ASUS have also included a noise cancelling mic to help reduce background noise for your online meetings and calls. We didn’t get to test this out but according to ASUS, the BR1100FK also has a modular design which is easier to repair.

Candy Crush and other casual games play just fine

For benchmarks, the BR1100FK did slightly as expected with an 1544 PCMark score and a rather low 3DMark score of 567. Casual games like Candy Crush and the like play smoothly but more demanding games or apps do get somewhat laggy. Sometimes the laptop does become quite hot, perhaps due to the not so powerful Celeron processor but also because there’s no cooling vents. At least this also means there’s no loud fan noise as well.

Sound is good enough for most purposes, but a bit tinny on the higher registers. You can play a movie or show a presentation without much issue, but it probably won’t be a good boombox on the go. The BR1100FK can do photo editing and video editing but do expect it to chug a little (meaning it will do it, but you have to wait la). Battery life is pretty good for about 10 hours continuous performance, but this can be extended if your usage is less than normal.

Flipping around the screen to turn it into a tablet shows that the hinge is quite strong without being too tight. Drawing using the built-in stylus is definitely better than your average rubber tip capacitive stylus, but there’s not much in terms of pressure sensitivity. You can still comfortably use it to sketch, draw, write or mark papers (making it ideal for both students and teachers alike) but it isn’t the most sensitive of styluses around.

For the cameras, the main front camera in the screen is rather grainy, but it should be enough for most online meetings. The 13MP camera located above the keyboard works pretty good with enough light, so kids can use this to take photos of their work but I think it would be just as good as a camera for video projects as well.

The 720p webcam camera looks good enough for most online meetings

The 13MP camera in tablet mode can take pretty clear shots with enough light

Overall, the ASUS BR1100FK perfectly fits with the intended audience of students and teachers, especially those on a budget at just RM1699 as it offers nearly every feature one could need including a built-in stylus, plenty of ports, a tough durable almost drop proof chassis, spillproof keyboard and more. In addition, there’s also the BR1100CK version with no touch screen for just RM1449 if you don’t need or want the stylus or tablet capabilities.

However, adults who work in more challenging situations could also benefit from the BR1100FK as it’s basically like getting a military-grade drop proof laptop for the price of an entry-level device. Most tough laptops that could withstand such treatment were generally priced upwards of RM5K. Granted, the Intel Celeron processor and 4GB of RAM do make it unsuitable for demanding design and video work but it’s good enough for most everything else.

Here are the tech specs and features for the ASUS BR1100FK:

Pros: MIL-STD Tough, spill resistant keyboard, has a stylus, lasts long, plenty of ports, 2 cameras, converts into a tablet

Cons: Not for gaming or anything demanding, huge bezels and relatively small HD display

Summary: Great convertible laptop that has almost all the features you need at an affordable price tag


[HUAWEI Hacks]: Do you know about the HUAWEI HiVision Feature?

Have you ever encounter a product that you saw on the streets and did not know how about the name of it? With HUAWEI HiVision, you can now just scan the item or products that you are interested in and get the name of the products on your phone!

No matter in what situation you are at, you just need to turn on this feature through the camera app, point towards the subject or products you are trying to look for and you will get the answer you are looking for! Check out the video below to find out how to use the feature!

Stay tuned for more Hacks and Tips on TechNave.com!


[HUAWEI Hacks]: Do you know your smartphone can control your household devices?

Have you ever lost your air-conditioner remote controls and could not find them when you needed it?With HUAWEI Smart Remote app, you can now turn your smartphone into your prefered household remote control even if you lost the original ones.

No matter if it's for your living room air-conditioner or your home television, the HUAWEI Smart Remote app can sync it perfectly with the IR sensor. All you need to do is to add a new device and choose the brand of the device you want to control to sync it! Check out the video below to find out how to use the feature!

Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone tips and tricks!


[HUAWEI Hacks]: How to shoot a super slow-mo video with your phone!

Have you ever encountered those cool moments that needed to be shot in slow-motion? No matter if it's a funny or a sporty one, you should check out the super slow-mo feature on the HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro that boasts 7,680 frames per seconds!

The HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro houses a quad-camera setup that comes with a 40 MP (Cine Camera, f/1.8 aperture) camera, a 40 MP (SuperSensing Camera, f/1.6 aperture, OIS) camera, an 8 MP (Telephoto Camera, f/2.4 aperture, OIS) camera, and a 3D Depth Sensing camera. With the smartphone, everyone is able to capture their memories in many forms other than just slow-mo.

For more smartphone tips and tricks, be sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com.


[HUAWEI Hacks]: Transfer your files in just a minute with HUAWEI Phone Clone !

Having trouble transferring files from an old smartphone to the new smartphone manually?With HUAWEI Phone Clone app, you can just transfer all the files by with few simple steps!The HUAWEI Phone Clone app allows you to choose the brand of your phone and the status of an old phone to a new phone. Once you open it, you will be able to scan a QR code from the old phone to transfer all your files in minutes!So let's check out the video below to learn transfer your files!


HUAWEI In-Car Smart Screen release: 8.9-inch display, camera with 135-degree wide-angle lens, and more

HUAWEI has launched an in-car smart screen today as the first after-mounted in-car product supported by HUAWEI HiCar. The in-car smart screen works with smartphones to provide various on-the-road features for users. If you happen to own a HUAWEI smartphone that supports HiCar applications, you can experience an even more seamless transfer or connection. Let's find out what are the tech specs and features of this new HUAWEI in-car smart screen!

The HUAWEI in-car smart screen comes with an 8.9-inch IPS screen, 6mm narrow frame, a resolution of 1920×720, an 8:3 widescreen, and a UI design. Its brightness can go high as 700 nits and equipped with an automatic light-sensing system to automatically adjust the brightness of the screen. With that, no matter which weather condition, you still can view the screen properly so that you won't miss a turn while using the navigation system.

Other than that, the connection between the screen and the base adopts the gimbal head structure used by professional SLR cameras. It will support 360-degree infinite rotation and can be adjusted accordingly. The in-car smart screen also sports a cockpit lift camera to support voice calls or video calls. Meanwhile, the camera on the front can record 2160x1440P quality driving video with an F1.8 large aperture and a 135-degree wide-angle lens. It covers a three-lane driving record, an external camera supports manual adjustment, maximum deflection angle up to 10 degrees, and more.

For now, neither the price of the HUAWEI in-car smart screen nor its availability has been revealed. Let us know what you think about the new HUAWEI car product on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech product launches.


HUAWEI Malaysia presents the EMUI 5.0 for the MediaPad M3 by June’s end

Huawei will once again show their unwavering commitment to their loyal users by finally updating the Huawei MediaPad M3 with the latest EMUI 5.0 by the end of June 2017. This update follows a series of recent updates that has previously included the Huawei P9 series, Mate 8 series and the Huawei Nova Plus.

The latest EMUI 5.0 features a gorgeous, minimalist user interface that comes with an intuitive Machine Learning Algorithm that gives users the ease of use. In addition to learning your favourite apps and optimising processing usage to suit that use, the user interface also boosts productivity by allowing easy access to most features with three or less taps.

Alternatively, consumers can also opt to subscribe to the #takeM3home bundle for only RM1999 to make full use of the MediaPad M3’s Harman Kardon and AKG enhanced entertainment features.

The bundle includes a 12 months webebroadband© subscription and 30 days of unlimited HyppTV access through the HyppTV everywhere app. The full bundle includes:

This promotional bundle can be made through webe's online store and will be in all three webe lounges and 104 TM point stores. You can visit their official site here or Huawei’s official Facebook page here for more information.


HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro back casing deisgn spotted with an unusual circular camera housing design

The long-awaited HUAWEI Mate 40 series is expected to be announced by HUAWEI this month with four models at the launch including an RS Porche Design model. There are lots of leaks and rumors on the tech specs recently and today, we spotted the exclusive images of the Mate 40 Pro’s cases which shows us what the camera design looks like.According to the images, the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro will come with the same circular camera housing on the back but with different design and placement of the camera sensors this time. The camera sensors are not placed in the center of the circle but on the sides as well as one on the top. As you can see, the top edge is having a rectangular camera sensor which we expect it to be the telephoto lens and to one below its left corner will be a pill-shaped LED flash.

Although its a little bit odd on the camera housing but this is how thee Mate series roll. The HUAWEI Mate series always comes with a new out of the norm camera housing design since the Mate 30 series. The Mate 40 Pro is expected to be equipped with the Kirin 9000 processor with AMOLED display and dual selfie cameras and a 66W superfast charge.Either way, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and price for the HUAWEI Mate 40 series, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But can you accept the new unusual camera design? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


HUAWEI Mate 40 Series is expected to support up to 66W fast charging with this 12000mAh Supercharge Power Bank!

A new leak on HUAWEI’s latest product seems to be the new clue for what’s coming in for the upcoming HUAWEI Mate 40 series today. A famous Weibo leakster shared the database of the Compulsory Certification of China stating the new HUAWEI powerbank will support up to 66W of charging speed.

According to the listing, the powerbank is named as the SuperCharge Powerbank that  has a 12,000 mAh battery capacity and will work at 5V/9V/12V/15V steps at 3A.This will also match the older HUAWEI and HONOR smartphones charging standards at 22.5W, 44W and 55W which provides backward compatibility as well.

HUAWEI SuperCharge powerbank certification

While there are no current HUAWEI smartphones that supports up to 66W of charging speed whereas the same company did certified another 66W charger few months back as well. So with that, we can at least expect one of the HUAWEI Mate 40 smartphones will be coming in with a 66W charging speed to charge up the 5000mAh powered battery.

Either way, there are still no official confirmation on the tech specs and pricing on the powerbank as well as the HUAWEI Mate 40 series, so do take this with a pinch of salt. And will you be buying this powerbank when its here? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com!


HUAWEI Mate 40 series' latest promo video hints distortion-free ultra-wide-angle camera

After Apple made a comeback by launching four devices at a time, another tech giant is heading the way to surprise us with their latest flagships as well on 22 October. In just a few days, HUAWEI will be finally launching the highly-anticipated Mate 40 series with the 5nm chipset at an event. Before that, a promo video of the series was out today by showing off the device's capability of taking distortion-free ultra-wide-angle photos.

HUAWEI has uploaded a promo video with the caption "The Mate Perfection" to tease the fans for the upcoming launch. Although the Mate 40 is nowhere to be found in the video, we're still excited as we wonder what kind of impressive photography feature that the company is going to put into the smartphones. This time, it looks like the series will allow users to take distortion-free ultra-wide-angle photos with a new camera algorithm.

To recap, the HUAWEI Mate 40 series is expected to come with the latest 5nm Kirin 9000 chipset and a 6.76-inch OLED display. Today, the retail box of HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro has also been leaked revealing a 12/256GB model. Other than the Mate 40 series, the event could also be the one for the Mate 30 Pro E to make an appearance.

Let us know what you think about the upcoming Mate 40 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone news.


HUAWEI Mate 40 series latest render leaks has a circular camera housing and punch-hole selfie camera on the front!

Last week we reported a leaked post unveiled the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro concept design poster on Weibo mentioning there might be 4 versions for the HUAWEI Mate 40 series without any specifications. Today, a CAD-based render has depicted the upcoming Huawei Mate 40. In fact, looking into what HUAWEI has done with the P40 family, this might be the look for the Mate 40 Pro and Mate 40 Pro+ as well.According to the render, it has a gigantic circular rear camera bump that looks similar to the previous Mate 30 series but without the metallic brush finish ring around it. The housing sports 3 cameras and one empty slot which we assume might be a LIDAR sensor like the ones on the new iPad Pros. On the top left corner, it has an LED flashlight.

On the front, it is assumed to have a 6.4-inch curved display with a left-aligned hole-punch selfie camera that was rumored to have the same face unlock system like the P40 series. Looking into the renders, the Mate 40 series doesn’t seem to have a waterfall display, and also it has moved the signature top-notch selfie camera from the Mate 30 series away this time making the whole display looks similar to the P40 series.

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs that mentioned above so do take this with a pinch of salt. But what do you think of the new HUAWEI Mate 40 series design? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com!


ASUS CEO confirms ZenFone 5 release in March 2018 at the earliest

A mere weeks from the release of the latest lineup from ASUS, the ASUS ZenFone 4 series of smartphones, we have just gotten some news from DigiTimes that the next-gen ZenFone 5 may not be as far off as we think.

According to ASUS CEO Jerry Shen, the next generation ZenFone 5 will be released as early as March 2018 next year. That’s barely half a year away!

The reason of the late release of the current ZenFone 4 series was due to heavy restructuring of the company but it appears that they will rather keep to their original schedules for their next lineup of ZenFones.

Furthermore, Jerry Shen expects ASUS to be one of the seven profitable seven smartphone vendors globally by the third quarter of 2018. Bargain hunters should also rejoice as it has been made known that ASUS will also continue to focus more on budget-friendly devices and mid-tier phones.


HUAWEI Mate 40 series might not be in the market until 2021

This week might be a tough week for HUAWEI as the Chinese tech giant is going to lose some of its partners including TSMC, LG, and Samsung due to the US ban. Despite that happening, the company still got some exciting plans scheduled as usual, and one of them is the launch of the Mate 40 series. However, it looks like the upcoming flagship series is now reported to have its market release delayed until 2021.

According to reputable tipster Evan Blass, the availability of the Mate 40 series may be pushed back until next year. In a conversation with another tipster Ross Young, Blass added that the delay is likely to be applied to the "retail release" only and not the official launch. Therefore, you might still able to get a full look at the Mate 40 series in October but can't touch it.

It is unsure that the delay is part of HUAWEI's marketing strategies or simply caused by the US ban. The source mentioned that it could be a new launch strategy by focusing on their home country first before bringing the devices to international markets. If it's because of the ban, then it could be production issues of the smartphones' components.

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


HUAWEI Mate 40 series will be launching on time with 5nm Kirin chipset!

HUAWEI has always been releasing new generations of HUAWEI’s Kirin processor and mate series between September to November. Despite the ban from the US, recent reports mentioned that the HUAWEI Mate 40 series will be arriving on time between this coming September to November.

According to Mobile Wafer Darren, the company is going to need a lot of chips such as 5nm, 7nm,16nm, and 28nm mobile chips before the end of the year for their upcoming products. All these chipsets will be made available before September and the claims about the HUAWEI Mate 40 series delay are not true as the company can supply about 8 million Mate 40 mobile phones by October this year.

Mobile Wafer Darren's Weibo post on HUAWEI's latest product updates

The HUAWEI Mate 40 series are rumored to be equipped with a 5nm Kirin processor with the combination of Cortex A77 or A78 CPU architecture and Mali G77 or G78 GPU chipset. This combination will surely boost up the performance for the 120Hz high refresh rate screen experience and overall performance of the device. As for the name of the chipset, it might be named as the Kirin 1000 or Kirin 1020.

Either way, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and releasing dates so do take this with a pinch of salt. But will you be giving high expectations on the HUAWEI Mate 40 series? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more news updates on TechNave.com!


HUAWEI Mate 40E, P50 series, Mate X2 and more to come with Kirin 9000 chipset

The HUAWEI Mate 40 series had arrived last year with the standard Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and a Porsche Edition Mate 40 Pro RS. After that, the Mate 40E is said to be in the works as it was spotted on Wireless Charging Alliance. As the whole Mate 40 lineup uses the Kirin 9000 chipset, the upcoming Mate 40E is also expected to come with the same chipset. However, it is reported that other devices like the P50 series, Mate X2, and MatePad Pro 2 will also use the Kirin 9000.

The claim was made by a reputable tipster named Digital Chat Station on Weibo after saying that the Mate 40E will use a 64MP camera sensor. It is said that HUAWEI's Kirin 9000 stock is less than 9 million, but the Chinese tech giant has reserved for the HUAWEI P50 and Mate 50 series. It is unsure if HUAWEI were to equip this many smartphones with the Kirin 9000 chipset, and we could only wait for the official announcement to find out more about it.

The HUAWEI P50 is rumoured to be launched with tech specs like a 120Hz screen, 66W wired fast charging, and 50W wireless fast charging. For the camera, it is said that the main imaging system will be similar to that of the Mate 40 series and Leica film camera will still be used. Reports have also claimed that the device will not be running HarmonyOS 2.0 and continue with the EMUI 11 system. As for the Mate X2, it was rumoured that the folding device could possibly be launched this February.

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


HUAWEI Mate 40E Pro might arrive with Kirin 990 5G chip rather than Kirin 9000

HUAWEI has been quiet for a while in the smartphone industry. Now, the company is seemingly making a return by launching the sixth entry for the Mate 40 series, the Mate 40E Pro. However, it might have run into some issues as the device is said to feature a dated Kirin chip.

According to the source, the Mate 40E Pro was initially assumed to pack the Kirin 9000 5G chipset, but the latest information claims it would feature the Kirin 990 5G instead. If you have no clue, the Kirin 990 5G was launched back in 2019, which is almost a two-year-old technology. Therefore, it's a bit weird to see a new smartphone with dated hardware.

It's said that the reason behind this could be HUAWEI has to reserve its Kirin 9000 series as it's running low, or they could have run dry. If the latter is true, it could mean that HUAWEI's future smartphones would not come with the latest chips.

What is your opinion on this article? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


HUAWEI Mate 40E could be launched soon after appearing on Tmall

It looks like the HUAWEI Mate 40E is making its way into the market soon after a reservation listing was spotted on Tmall (a reputable Chinese online marketplace). From there, we could see that the Mate 40E has a model number OCE-AN00 and the device was registered on 9 December 2020. However, the listing has now been taken down by the company.

According to previous rumours, the HUAWEI Mate 40E is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2376 x 1080. As the name suggests, it is also possible that the device will feature a HiSilicon Kirin 990E chipset rather than the Kirin 9000.

For the camera, it was said that the upcoming device could be launched with a 50MP Sony IMX700 sensor. However, a new report claims that it will come with a 64MP OmniVision OV64A sensor instead. This sensor features a 1/1.34-inch outsole, a single-pixel size of 1um, and supports four in one pixel binning up to 2um. Other than these, not much information regarding other tech specs has been given at the moment.

Let us know what you think about the upcoming HUAWEI Mate 40E on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone leaks.


HUAWEI Mate 40E spotted on Wireless Charging Alliance

HUAWEI launched the HUAWEI Mate 40 series in October this year and the Mate 40 Pro 5G just arrived in Malaysia a few weeks ago. During the press conference, the company did launch another model other than the Mate 40 series which is the Mate 30E Pro 5G. Today, we got the information that the Mate 40 series will have an additional model which will be named the HUAWEI Mate 40E.According to the source, a device with the model number OCE-AN00 was spotted in the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) on 9 December, and the images appeared to be similar to the standard version of HUAWEI Mate 40. It has a hole-punch curved display in the upper left corner with a red power button and volume rocker on the right side of the phone. It also has a circular triple camera module with the Leica logo on it and an LED flash.

In terms of the tech specs, the HUAWEI Mate 40E is expected to be equipped with a different chipset from the HUAWEI Mate 40, the Kirin 990E 5G chipset which is a 2.86GHz chip and a 6.5-inch OLED curved screen with a resolution of 2376 x 1080. As for the cameras, we are expecting it to come with the same 50MP main camera, 8MP telephoto lens, 16MP ultrawide angle lens on the HUAWEI Mate 40.

Either way, that is all we got for now and there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and Malaysia pricing for the HUAWEI Mate 40E, so do take this with a pinch of salt. What do you think about the HUAWEI Mate 40E? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro is said to bring a massive 7,000mAh battery

Every year, HUAWEI will present its P series followed by the Mate series at a later time. Although the Mate 50 series' launch is considered far from now as it's suggested to be announced in October, the latest news is claiming that the Mate 50 Pro will feature a massive 7,000mAh battery.

According to the source, the upcoming HUAWEI flagship device is also expected to come with a 6.8-inch OLED capacitive full screen. For the refresh rate, it is said to support up to 120Hz. Other than that, tech specs like 5G support, 12GB RAM, 512GB ROM, quad rear and dual front cameras, and HiSilicon Kirin 9000 chipset could also be included in the upcoming device.

As the P50 series hasn't even been launched yet, it's best to take this news with a pinch of salt. However, if the device really came with such a large battery, it could start a trend within the industry by putting large batteries into the flagship devices.

Let us know what you think about this rumour of the Mate 50 Pro on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro's new renders show up, revealing a circular camera module

Despite not having access to some technologies, it doesn't stop HUAWEI from working on its next flagship Mate 50 series. According to HUAWEI Consumer Business Group Strategy Marketing Department Vice President, the series is still in the making. However, the news came in February. We might have gotten closer to the announcement, which could be why we're getting the new renders of the Mate 50 Pro from the internet.

The renders of the mentioned device came from the case makers. It seems like it would have its cameras placed on a circular module in the middle rather than going for the two-circle look from the P50 series. Of course, there will be no Leica branding this time as the partnership has ended. Since the case only covers the back, there's nothing much to comment on for the front.

Until now, the upcoming series is still pretty much a mystery, but we could already guess that the devices will lack 5G connectivity. If not, it could be the solution that the company thought of, which uses a case that provides a 5G connection to the smartphones.

Are you excited about seeing the HUAWEI Mate 50 series? Let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


HUAWEI Mate 50 is not getting cancelled and could launch in October

HUAWEI has a tradition of launching two flagship smartphone series in a year. One of them is the P series, while another one is the Mate series. The company had successfully presented the P50 series earlier this year, even though it was postponed due to well-known reasons. For the latter, it's reported that the Mate 50 won't make an appearance this year. However, it seems like it was a false alarm, and the company could actually launch the series before the end of 2021.

According to David Naranjo, a senior expert from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), the HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro is currently in the works. The report further claims that a fourth-quarter launch this year is still possible for the device. Sources are pointing to an event in October, but it's unsure as there's still completely nothing official from the company.

On 21 October, HUAWEI will have a global launch held in Vienna, Austria. The event's poster shows us an edge of a smartphone that could be the Mate 50. However, the device could also be the global variant of HUAWEI P50 or nova 9. If it's not Mate 50 that we'll see from the event, there's still a chance for the series getting a launch later as a Chinese tipster claimed that the company is not planning to cancel it.

Are you excited about seeing the next HUAWEI flagship device? Leave a comment to let us know what you think and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more juicy smartphone news.


HUAWEI Mate 50 series gets leaked in full with images and tech specs

As we told you that the HUAWEI Mate 50 series is just right around the corner, it might be true after all. Today, the promo images got leaked all over the internet. Besides that, there's also a tech specs sheet revealing everything about the devices, including Mate 50E, Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 RS.

The leaked images are of the Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 RS. They will arrive with curved displays made by BOE, which was mentioned in the previous news. The Mate 50 features a centered punch hole cutout, while the Pro variant gets a notch. However, since the wallpaper on the Mate 50 RS is black and the image quality is on the lower side, we couldn't find out which way it uses to store the front-facing camera and sensors.

According to the tech specs sheet, the Pro variant and Mate 50 RS will have a larger display compared to the other two in the series, with a higher refresh rate. All of them will pack the XMAGE imaging system, but their camera setup will be different from one another. Nevertheless, we still can see that they all get equipped with a 50MP primary sensor. Furthermore, it also shows that their battery sizes range from 4,400mAh to 4,500mAh and have the same support for 66W fast charge.

Finally, the specs sheet tells us that the devices are coming with a 4G variant of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which contradicts the news that claimed that they're packing the Snapdragon 888. Therefore, we might still have to wait until the launch event to see which of them is correct.

What do you think about the design and tech specs of the Mate 50 series devices? Share your opinion by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone leaks.