Pricing and availability for Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is now confirmed

We reported earlier that the price for the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro was released in what seemed like a dealer event, and that it’ll be available in 3 different colours, namely, Black, Gold, and Pink Gold, but there wasn’t any exact date on when would the device be available for purchase in Malaysia.

Samsung has finally released information regarding the availability of the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro. It will be priced at RM2299, and will be available at Samsung brand stores nationwide from 10th March 2017 onwards.

A re-cap on the features of the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro, which boast a 6-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display with 2.5D glass. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 processor that is matched with 6GB of RAM and a generous 64GB of storage that is expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card in its dedicated slot.

In the camera department, the C9 Pro is equipped with 16MP f/1.9 aperture cameras on the front and back of the device, with the rear camera complete with phase detection auto focus and dual LED flash. It is also a dual-SIM device with Cat. 6 LTE support

In terms of build, the Galaxy C9 Pro has a full metal body that’s only 6.9mm thick despite packing a 4000mAh battery that is supported by Samsung’s Adaptive Fast Charging thru its USB Type-C port. Not forgetting also, it comes with a fingerprint sensor, as well as Always on Display.

While its packs high specifications for a mid-range smartphone, the price does seem a tad high. Do you think the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is worth its price? Do feel free to discuss below or our Facebook Page and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Pricing and hands-on pictures of the Samsung A30 and A50 has been leaked starting from RM799

The pricing of the Samsung A30, as well as the Samsung A50, has been leaked courtesy of Jane Ng on Facebook starting from RM799 and RM1199 respectively. While not much is known about these smartphones such as when it will be officially available in Malaysia, but we’ve managed to get a hold of some of the technical specs of the devices.

Starting with the Samsung Galaxy A30, it comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED Infinity-U Display, 16MP + 5MP rear camera setup, 16MP front-facing selfie camera, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and 4000mAh non-removable battery.

As for the Samsung Galaxy A50, it has the same 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED Infinity-U Display, 25MP + 5MP + 8MP rear camera, 25MP front-facing selfie camera, 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and similarly, a 4000mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pricing and release date for the OnePlus Nord N100 may have been leaked and it'll be priced at ~RM980

Based on a statement by 91mobiles.com, it seems that details such as pricing and release date of the OnePlus Nord N100 may have been leaked, giving us a better idea on what to expect when the device is unveiled. As for the pricing, the aforementioned smartphone is expected to be priced from 199 Euros (~RM980) and it’ll be unveiled on 10 November 2020.

As for the tech specs, the OnePlus Nord N100 is expected to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset, HD+ display, as well as a 5000mAh internal battery. Other than that, the rest of the tech specs for the device remains largely unknown for now.

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

Would you be interested in getting the OnePlus Nord N100 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Acer just revealed a new AI-driven smart bike that can personalise your riding experience

Besides making laptops and monitors, Acer is also known for manufacturing environmentally friendly products and some air purifiers recently. However, the company just unveiled a brand new smart bike that's AI-driven on its official website.

A quick trip to the page unveils that the Acer smart bike is named ebii. Designed "for the smart riders of (smart) cities", it is said that ebii can adapt to your riding style and provide the most optimal preferred and personalised journey. It has a battery pack and a control box, as well as a single-sided fork for the front wheel.

So how smart can this smart bike be? Well, it is powered by ebiiGO which can store information during your rides. This includes showing recommended routes, battery life, riding speed and auto-lock settings. Moreover, it also has sensors that detect and alert you about nearby vehicles or objects.

ebii weighs 16kg and is primarily made out of alloy frames to be light and sturdy. It doesn't use any gears either and uses Air Fom tires so that you won't really experience any flat tires again. It only takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the smart bike and its detachable battery can even be used as a portable charger for your phone and laptop.

There's no official price tag yet but if you want to read the full details, you can visit the webpage right over here. What do you think of the smart bike? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Pricing and variants for the HONOR 30 Lite spotted and it's priced from ~RM1270

HONOR 10X MAX. For illustration purposes only. Image courtesy of gizmochina.com

It seems that the HONOR 30 Lite has been spotted on China Telecom, giving us a better idea on what to expect when the device is unveiled on 2 July 2020. In terms of the pricing, the aforementioned device is expected to be priced from RMB2099 (~RM1270) and it will be available in 3 storage variants.

As for the tech specs, the smartphone comes equipped with a Dimensity 800 5G chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, 6.5-inch 90Hz FHD+ display, and a 4000mAh battery which supports 22.5W fast charging. Camera-wise, it has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

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

Would you be interested in getting the HONOR 30 Lite as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pricing for the Quad Camera equipped Honor 20 series leaked starting from ~RM1629

Based on what was reported by gizmochina.com, the pricing for the Honor 20 series has been leaked with pricing starting from as low as 2699CNY(~RM1629). To elaborate further, there will Honor 20 as well as the Honor 20 Pro, will both boast 3 different storage variants with varying price points starting from 2699CNY(~RM1629). 2699CNY(~RM1629), 2999CNY(~RM1810), and 3499CNY(~RM2111) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM configuration respectively for the Honor 20.

The Honor 20 Pro, on the other hand, will start from 3699CNY(~RM2232) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM and 4199CNY(~RM2534) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM variant. There will also be a special MOSCHINO edition Honor 20 Pro which we assume would come with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of ROM for 4999CNY(~RM3017).

Tech spec wise, the Honor 20 will come equipped with the top of the line HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset, memory configurations mentioned above, 48MP + 20MP + 8MP rear camera setup, 32MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.1-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is powered by a 3650mAh non-removable battery.

As for the Honor 20 Pro, specs are quite similar except it comes with a rather notable 48MP + 16MP + 8MP + 2MP quad camera setup in the rear, 6.5-inch display, in-display fingerprint sensor, and 4000mAh non-removable battery. Do take every bit of information stated in this article with a grain of salt, as there was no official statement made by Honor regarding the devices mentioned. Stay tuned to TechNave.com, as we provide updates during the launch of the Honor 20 series which is happening on 21 May 2019.


Pricing for the Sony PlayStation 5 and all its accessories might have been leaked starting from ~RM103

It seems that a bunch of tweets from the user @IronManPS5 has recently surfaced on Twitter, detailing the pricing all of the variants of the PlayStation 5 as well as all the accessories the console supports. While not much is known in regards to the local pricing, the tweet gives us a better understanding of what to expect when the console and accessories are available in Malaysia.

In terms of the pricing, the PlayStation 5 is expected to start from the price of USD399 (~RM1712) for the digital edition while the edition with an optical drive is priced at USD499 (~RM2141). As for the accessories, the DualSense controller, DualSense Charging Station, and an HD camera priced at USD59 (~RM253), USD29 (~RM124), USD59.99 (~RM257) respectively.

PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital will both contain an 825 GB SSD pic.twitter.com/vVJwKQmznb

PlayStation 5 Digital will be available in North America and Europe on November 20, 2020 at a recommended retail price (RRP) of $399, €399 and £349 pic.twitter.com/jPVlRAshQe

Heighten Your SensesSony Interactive Entertainment will launch DualSense in several countries in the holiday season of 2020 and will make DualSense available in North America and Europe on November 20, 2020 at a recommended retail price (RRP) of US$59.99, €59.99 and £54.99 pic.twitter.com/YyEPd2XjcL

Sony Interactive Entertainment will launch DualSense Charging Station in several countries in the holiday season of 2020 and will make DualSense available in North America and Europe on November 20, 2020 at a recommended retail price (RRP) of $29.99, €29.99 and £24.99 pic.twitter.com/rBYXxPb9JX

Sony Interactive Entertainment will launch a HD Camera for PlayStation 5 in several countries in the holiday season of 2020 and will make the camera available in North America and Europe on November 20, 2020 at a recommended retail price (RRP) of $59.99, €59.99 and £54.99 pic.twitter.com/oUcGb2GiML

Sony Interactive Entertainment will launch a Pulse 3D Wireless Headset for PlayStation 5 in several countries in the holiday season of 2020 and will make the headset available in North America and Europe on November 20, 2020 at an RRP of $159, €179 and £129 pic.twitter.com/0oZEzsIzzo

Sony Interactive Entertainment will launch a Media Remote for PlayStation 5 in several countries in the holiday season of 2020 and will make the Media Remote available in North America and Europe on November 20, 2020 at an RRP of $29.99, €29.99 and £24.99 pic.twitter.com/6pQRoQNVST

Sony Interactive Entertainment will launch a Vertical Stand for PlayStation 5 in several countries in the holiday season of 2020 and will make the Vertical Stand available in North America and Europe on November 20, 2020 at an RRP of $24.99 USD, €19.99 and £16.99 pic.twitter.com/8UoRUFdJqi

In addition to that, there is also the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset at USD159 (~RM682), Media Remote at USD29.99 (~RM128), and the Vertical Stand at USD24.99 (~RM107). With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that the developers of PlayStation have yet to provide a statement on the leaked price.

Not only that, but there is also no news on the Malaysia release date and pricing as well. Would you be interested in getting the PlayStation 5 as well as any of the accessories mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Pricing of the Asus ZenFone 6 leaked, starting from ~RM2680

Asus ZenFone 6, courtesy of slashleaks.com

Pricing of the Asus ZenFone 6 series, has been leaked ahead of its release schedule of 16 May 2019 starting 19990 NTD(~RM2680), 23990 NTD(~RM3216), and 29990 NTD(~RM4021) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB storage variant respectively.

As far as we know based on the statement made by gizmochina.com, the device is expected to come with a notch-less display at the from and a triple rear camera in the rear. That being said, it is not officially known that the aforementioned smartphone will come equipped with a front-facing pop-up selfie camera. Other than that, there is no official news on the local pricing of the Asus ZenFone 6 series, as well as when it will be available in Malaysia.

Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, as there was no official statement made by Asus regarding the device. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Prime Minister Muhyiddin launches #SayaDigital to educate and improve digital literacy among Malaysian communities

Today, our Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has officially launched a new #SayaDigital Program. It's a new initiative organized by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to help educate and enhance the community who are not well versed in the digital world.

During the Prime Minister's speech, he said the #SayaDigital is aimed to accelerate the growth of the digital literate community in Malaysia. With this, it's currently targetted at the B40's, youths, senior citizens and socio-economically groups across 12 locations in Malaysia. Besides that mission, it aims to support the Malaysian Digital Economy Blueprint (MyDIGITAL) to create 500,000 new jobs in the digital economy by 2030.

#LIVE Dengan ini rasmilah Gerakan #SayaDigital oleh YB KSU KKMM di PPR Hiliran Ampang. Maklumat lanjut tentang gerakan ini, layari https://t.co/BbemW1xekf#MyMDEC #MyDIGITAL #LonjakanDigital@kkmm_gov @ChairmanMdec @iSurinaShukri @DSMM64 pic.twitter.com/cNTixZvyFk

As a continuation of the MyDigital initiative back in February, there will be more various programs, seminars and training schemes. This includes basic digital literacy training, virtual business seminars and more to help the community to use digital platforms to generate income through eRezeki.

By 2025, the government hopes that #SaysDigital would be able to contribute 22.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The PM also said various initiatives have been announced across the three phases of implementation until 2030 including investments undertaken in collaboration with the government and the private sector. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Prime Minister Muhyiddin officially extending the Movement Control Order until 14 April 2020

We have just passed one week of the Movement Control Order (or restriction, it's the same) and today, our Prime Minister Muhyiddin gave an official announcement about the initiative. As many speculated, the extension for the MCO is indeed true and has been pushed back to 14 April 2020.

During the live telecast at 1PM, he urged Malaysians to stay calm and not to panic, as well as stocking up food unnecessarily because there is enough for everyone. With that said, he also calls upon all charity organizations to step up and help the needy regardless of race and religion at this tough time. But he believes that all of them can do something meaningful to ease the rakyat's burden, even though the difficulties are unprecedented.

Furthermore, he went on justifying his decision to extend the MCO for the sake of the rakyat's safety. As you already have seen some delinquents refusing the order on your social media, this is probably one of the reasons why strict action must be taken by the authorities to ensure the COVID-19 spread can be contained as much as possible. For those who are oblivious to the seriousness of the matter, he has the official numbers on the COVID-19 cases in Malaysia:

"In our country, from the first COVID-19 case until as of 12 noon, this is the number of cases - 4 positive cases have increased to 1,796 cases, that's 172 new cases added today. Seven days ago, the total number of COVID-19 cases was 673 cases. This means that the positive case of COVID 19 has increased more than twice in just one week. The death toll has also increased to 17 including a doctor. I express my condolences to the victim's family and pray for the soul the season was washed away by divine grace." he said

The government expects new cases to happen in the near future. Therefore, the Ministry of Health has prepared 3,585 beds at 34 hospitals nationwide to receive COVID-19 patients. Currently, 34% of hospital bed capacity is being used, with the remaining 66% still able to accommodate patients. Should they hit maximum capacity, they have identified some places to serve as isolation centres and temporary quarantine solutions.

In addition to the extension, Prime Minister Muhyiddin also added another initiative is the deferment of bank loan repayment for 6 months, as well as the restructuring of credit card balance and corporate lending. In fact, he plans to announce an economic stimulus package this Friday which will benefit as many people as possible.

Lastly, before he ended his speech, he mentioned that the duration of this control order will be reviewed from time to time. So if there are any changes, he will make an official announcement All basic needs such as food, electricity, water, waste collection, sewerage services, communication, logistics, security and others will be available and sufficient.

That's all, folks. Keep calm, take this opportunity to bond with your families at home and remember to look after your hygiene. If we can do this well, the extension may be lifted. Stay tuned for more local news at TechNave.com.


Prime Minister, Najib Razak announced internet speed will be increase next year!

Good news for all the internet user here in Malaysia. Moments ago, Prime Minister, Najib Razak just announced that internet service providers in Malaysia agreed to increase the speed of fixed broadband offering with the same price rate as what user is paying at the moment starting January 2017 on Budget 2017.

The internet speed will again to be doubled up at half price within the next two years, said Prime Minister, Najib Razak. But ISPs Malaysia are yet release any official statement regarding to the plan announced .

Meanwhile, Malaysia Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will also provide RM 1 Billion to improve coverage of internet and to achieve 20 Mpbs access throughout Malaysia. At the same time, government will also be increasing public universities internet speed up to 100 Gbps.


Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir believes Malaysia will become an advanced country in 2025 and expected to launch 5G commercial services in 2020!

The preparations for Malaysia’s deployment of 5G have progressed smoothly after the 5G technology exhibition was held in April last year. With that said, the 5G commercial services are expected to be launched in the third quarter of this year as planned.

Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir believes that Malaysia will become an advanced country in 2025 instead of 2030 if China uses the 5th generation communication technology (5G) properly. He also mentioned that he was amazed at it after visiting the exhibition for 2 days in Langkawi, he could do a lot of things that could not be done before. As the 5G technology does not only makes the use of existing applications smoother but also accelerates the realization of autonomous driving and remote surgery.

Besides, 5G technology also can promote innovative growth, integrate agriculture, education, medical care, manufacturing, intelligent transportation, tourism, new opportunities to industry, society and individuals. This year, there’s a total of 100 specific projects have been identified in the 5G demonstration plan, and more than 70 of them have been launched in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur and other regions. So perhaps we will be expecting to get the actual commercial 5G coverage real soon. Let us know what do you think about it on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more local news updates on TechNave.com!


Prime Minister announces ReDI, an RM2 million initiative to promote use of e-wallets in rural areas

A few years ago, e-wallets were seen as a novelty. Nowadays, many Malaysians in urban areas use them regularly. They're still not commonly used by those who live in rural areas. But the government wants to push more people in those areas to use cashless payments.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the Retail Sector Digitalisation Initiative Program (ReDI). This is an initiative that aims to promote the use of cashless payments by consumers and merchants in rural areas. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri said that the plan is to reduce the gap in the development of Malaysia's digital economy, which is apparent in the retail sector for rural areas due to there being more small traders and hawkers.

As a part of the initiative, the government will distribute RM2 million worth of e-vouchers through the Malaysia Sales Program. It was also confirmed that allocation of the e-vouchers would happen between 30 August to 31 December 2022. These e-vouchers can be loaded in the MySales Tracker app, which was made by KPDNHEP. For more details on ReDI, you can check this short FAQ.

Getting more merchants and traders to support cashless payments should increase the number of e-wallet users in rural areas. But how effective this initiative would be remains to be seen. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Private Connectivity by TIME now available in Malaysia

Today, TIME dotCom has announced that customers can now have a private connectivity via AWS Direct Connect. This will offer authorisation and provision for private connections to AWS through its TIME Cloud Interconnect Direct service.

For your information, the AWS Direct Connect is a cloud service solutions for customers to make an easy network connection between the AWS and the customers' data centre, office, or co-location environment. The good thing about this is that the AWS can reduce network cost, increasing bandwidth, thus offering an even more efficient network experience than your usual Internet-based connection, as well as a more secure service without having to use the public Internet and the World Wide Web entirely.

Furthermore, TIME mentioned that the TCID has a Service Level Agreement of up to 99.9% and a 24 x 7 x 365 support centre keeps service availability high, while up to 10Gbps of bandwidth provides scalability.

That sounds good for SMEs too with this plan. Stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


Acer launched Revo Base Mini PC at IFA Berlin

Acer has added another powerful addition to the company’s award-winning Revo mini PC line-up, the Revo Base Mini PC. The stylish 1-liter unit delivers smooth everyday computing in a space-saving design, ideal for use as a multimedia hub in homes where space is at a premium.

“With digital content delivery becoming the norm, a compact home entertainment hub offers users the convenience and storage space that laptops or tablets just can’t offer,” said Jeff Lee, General Manager, Stationary Computing, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “The Revo Base is designed as a dedicated entertainment, browsing and content-serving device that addresses the performance and expandability needs of today’s consumers, while also taking into consideration the space constraints of modern living rooms.”

Packed into a compact 1-liter chassis, it measures 5.3 cm in height with a 14 x 14 cm footprint, featuring Intel Core i7 processors, and up to 8GB of DDR3L system memory, ensuring that it runs smoothly when handling intensive tasks such as decoding top-quality multimedia content. The Windows 10-powered Revo Base comes with integrated Intel HD graphics and high-definition sound.

As seen in the image above, it can be connected to up to two displays simultaneously through HDMI and DisplayPort, while additional storage and other peripherals can be connected via its four USB 3.1 Gen. 1 ports. It also sports 802.11ac wireless technology, which offers up to 3x faster speeds than the previous standards,

For storage, it provides plenty with up to 2TB HDDs or optional 256GB SSDs, while an SD card slot lets the user add up to 256GB of external storage. For even more storage space, the unit can be easily upgraded with larger HDDs and additional RAM.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.


Pro Display XDR with the nano-texture glass can only be cleaned with proprietary cloth

The latest bunch of Apple's products raises some eyebrows due to the price; they're certainly not for the average Joe. Along with with a price tag of 5999 USD (~RM24947) and a Pro Stand that cost 999 USD (~RM4154), the variant of the Pro Display XDR with nano-texture even requires a special cloth for cleaning.

A notice from Apple was found in regards to this. According to the note, customers should never use other cloths to clean the nano-texture glass, except for the polishing cloth that is bundled with the display. The note even reminds you to contant Apple to order a replacement, if you were to ever lose that cloth. Hopefully, Apple won't charge too much for replacements.

What are your thoughts on this, do you find this ridiculous or have no issues with it? Let us know what you think of it on our Facebook page. Also, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


ProCam 2 app unlocks Apple iPhone's hidden 4K video shooting capability

In a recent report, it was proved that the Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have the ability to record videos in ultra-high definition 4K pixel resolution. Now, there's an app which claims to unlock this hidden feature inside the Apple's latest devices. The Cupertino giant decided to disable this feature in the new iPhones saying that it was not market ready and 4K videos do take up a lot of storage space and put undue strain on the phone's processor. Causing overheating and taking up space on a device that doesn't have expandable memory. For those who don't mind these little issues, ProCam 2 can be a great app to unlock this 4K video recording capability. The app, now available on the iTunes store, brings 4K recording to both new iPhone models. The video shown below is captured in 4K resolution at 30fps using the app. The user pans it very slowly to avoid any hiccups caused due to the low frame rate in such a high resolution video. One thing to note here is that the app does not essentially capture the video in true 4K resolution (3840 x 2160), instead it captures it in 3264 x 1836 resolution and upscales to 4K. The ProCam 2 can be bought from the Apple store for $1.99 (RM7), but to unlock 4K, you need to make an additional in-app purchase worth $4.99 (RM17.5).


ProMotion 120Hz could stick to iPhone 14 Pro models after all

Industry analysts can sometimes have conflicting predictions. After all, predictions can be inaccurate, which is why we should take rumours with a grain of salt. Having said that, there is now a conflicting report on the iPhone 14 series displays.

Previously, it was rumoured that the iPhone 14 series would come with Apple's ProMotion display technology. This means that all iPhone 14 models would support a refresh rate of 120Hz. However, Ross Young (Display Supply Chain Consultants) suggests that this won't be possible for this year's iPhones.

No since BOE doesn’t have enough LTPO capacity and have yet to ship any LTPO panels. Would be quite risky. Maybe in 2023…

Specifically, the analyst claimed that Apple's display (BOE) doesn't have enough manufacturing capacity to fulfil that demand. This means that Apple will likely limit the ProMotion display to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Young also claimed that the display supplier has yet to ship any LTPO panels, which could mean that the company isn't completely sure of its LTPO panels' quality.

Some might be disappointed that the standard iPhone 14 won't have a high refresh rate display. But if you want it, the Pro variants are there for those who can afford it. What do you think though, is 120Hz on the standard model important for you? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about this.


Product pipeline for Samsung image sensors leaked, 576MP camera to launch by 2025

The components in smartphones are always improving and are all about bigger numbers these days. 108MP cameras first came out a few years back, followed by a 200MP sensor from last week. Now, Samsung plans to more than double the camera resolution by 2025.

Last year, it was reported that Samsung has been working on developing a 600MP camera sensor with 0.8μm pixels. However, don't expect that to be available anytime soon. According to a slide leaked on Image Sensors World, Samsung is aiming to deliver a 576MP camera sensor by 2025. If that's true, the 600MP sensor might not be completed till late 2025 or 2026.

It should be noted that the slide doesn't show anything between 2021 and 2025. However, it's logical to assume that Samsung could launch a sensor with more than 200MP resolution within the next 4 years. After all, an ultra-high-resolution sensor like that would be useful for devices like flying drones or autonomous vehicles.

In the meantime, we can expect next year's Galaxy S22 series to feature Samsung's new 50MP ISOCELL GN5 camera sensor, which promises better autofocus and image quality. But what other aspect of mobile photography should Samsung work on next? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Production for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE resumes, could still launch in 2021

By now, it's clear that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE won't be launching in the next Unpacked event. At one point, rumours even claim that production has been halted. Sources later claim that the launch would be postponed and now we have an update.

According to @rquandt, production for the Galaxy S21 FE is back on track. The timing suggests that Samsung could indeed make it for the estimated launch window of October 2021. Some sources also claim that a September 2021 launch is possible. Based on previous reports, the actual launch date will depend on whether there's enough supply of mobile chipsets.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE production is now officially back on track.

More importantly, it's suggested that the Galaxy S21 FE won't be available outside of "major markets". We can assume that the phone will launch this in its home country along with the US, Europe, and Japan. As for Malaysia, we're uncertain if it's considered a major market for Samsung, so it might or might not launch here.

But if it does launch here, would you be interested in buying it? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about this.


Production of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE may have been halted

In the last week or so, we've seen a few renders and leaks about the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. It's suggested that the company could unveil it during the next Samsung Unpacked. However, there's also a chance that it might not be launched.

According to @FrontTron, Samsung has suspended production of the Galaxy S21 FE due to insufficient chipsets. This is because most of the Qualcomm chipsets in stock have been allocated to the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3, which means there aren't enough left for the Galaxy S21 FE.

[Exclusive] Suspension of production of 'Galaxy S21 FE' ahead of Samsung's release... Due to lack of AP supply shortagehttps://t.co/ZUaXRGhzLQSamsung Electronics abruptly halted production of its strategic phone, which was preparing to be released in August. (1/3)— Tron ❂ #E3 #MicrosoftEvent (@FrontTron) June 13, 2021

As you may know, this shortage is something the whole industry is experiencing. If Samsung is truly short on chipsets, then the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE might not happen at all. At the very least, we won't be seeing this device launched anytime soon. Of course, Samsung could resume production once it has enough parts available.

Samsung has not made any official announcements on this, so we can't verify the accuracy of this claim yet. Having said that, would you be disappointed if the Galaxy S21 FE was cancelled? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Professional photographer, Arthur Chen really likes the vivo V7

Last week, when vivo Malaysia revealed the new vivo V7 selfie snapper in Zouk KL, they also invited a special guest to give his testimony about the smartphone. Introducing the Chief Editor of Digital Camera Magazine, Arthur Chen, he showcased many of his phoneography works at the event and here's what he had to say about the smartphone.

“While vivo V7 equipped with a 16MP rear camera, it fits perfectly in a pocket and function just as a DLSR camera – in a smaller size that is capable of producing clear & vivid photo and output life-like image for printing.” says Arthur Chen.

It wasn't the first time that vivo has held an exhibition for showing photographs taken with their smartphones. In a continuing effort to enhance the user experience in mobile photography, the V7 series comes with a 16MP main camera and a humongous 24MP sensor for the front camera. According to Arthur, he really thinks that vivo smartphone excels in taking food pictures because of the good contrast and details, bringing "out" the flavour of the food thanks to the camera system.

Aside from that, he also likes the Ultra HD Photo features which the V7 series are able to shoot multiple frames quickly and combining them into one 64MP image. The smartphone's Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) is one of his favourites as well, allowing him to capture a good photo of a moving subject. Even though he knows that a 16MP camera smartphones are common nowadays, he remarked that vivo is different; especially its engineered PDAF technology and how remarkable it is that vivo had altered its technology close enough to a DSLR camera.

Anyway, check out the rest of his mobile photography works below.

The vivo V7 is currently on sale for RM1299 at every vivo concept store, authorized sellers, Senheng and its official online store in Lazada. Get it while you can and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Professional photographer? Grryo proves that you only need the HTC 10

HTC's recent new flagship HTC 10 packs a 12-megapixel camera with an F1.8 aperture and a rather large pixel that are 1.55 microns. In order to showcase the camera of the HTC 10, HTC partnered with a social media photographers platform named Grryo to take some photo samples with the HTC 10.

The photographers from Grryo were given a task to get their hands on with the phone for a couple days to take photos of their hometowns' landmarks. And here are the rest of the photos sample.

I bet you all must be impressed by the quality of the sample photos, Grryo has proven to us that a camera is just a tool for us to use, even if you own the world most expensive camera, it still doesn't make you a great photographer. Perhaps, it is more about the person behind the camera but it certainly helps if you have a capable device like the HTC 10.


Professional video editing software DaVinci Resolve is now available on iPadOS

During the launch of the M2-powered iPad Pro back in October, Apple teased that popular video editing software DaVinci Resolve would be making its way to iPadOS. Now, creative professionals that are using their iPads as a content creation tool can look forward to having the software at their disposal as its developer, Blackmagic Design has finally released DaVinci Resolve for the iPad.

In a Twitter post, Blackmagic Design announced the DaVinci Resolve app can now be downloaded on iPads running iPadOS 16 and above. Furthermore, the app features the same colour correction and editing tools found on the desktop version of the software.

The app, which can be downloaded here is available for free, though there are in-app purchases, with the full version of the app costing USD94.99 or ~RM421. As for the UI design, Blackmagic Design has adapted it to suit the iPad’s touch screen while keeping the same overall design as the desktop version.

Basically, any iPad with iPadOS 16 can run DaVinci Resolve, though its developer does recommend using it with iPad models with an M1 chip or greater. Moreover, support for external display and ProRes within the app is also limited to M1-powered iPads or greater.

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


Professor in China digitally transforms into anime girl to make his classes more interesting

The coronavirus pandemic in China has caused most of its citizens to be confined at home. This is the same for students as well, who now have to take lessons online. However, this makes it even more likely for students to skip lessons. To prevent this, a professor decided to make digital avatars to teach his classes.

According to Abacusnews, Shanghai University Fine Art College's Professor Jiang Fei noticed the lack of attendance in his online classes. Thus, he decided to use software that will 'transform' himself into different anime avatars in order to make his classes more interesting for the students. The move paid off and Jiang soon found that students were more enthusiastic for the online classes.

Jiang used a variety of avatars in his lessons, including robots and monsters. Of the many anime avatars used, the one of an anime girl was the most well-received. Perhaps the anime girl stimulates the interest of art students in the subject covered, or maybe the dichotomy of a man with a female avatar is amusing enough to keep them around. Honestly, we don't really know but it's interesting to see technology used in this way.

If you were required to take your lessons online, would anime avatars make you more interested in participating? What are your thoughts on online learning? Let us know on our Facebook page and follow us on TechNave.com for more news like this.


Acer launches a ton of gaming devices which include Predator Orion 5000 gaming desktop and more

Acer had their [email protected] Global Press Conference last night in New York, launching a bunch of their brand new products that we will likely see come by Malaysia throughout this year. Among them were a number of impressive gaming devices which includes gaming laptops, a gaming desktop and a huge 43 inch monitor with 144Hz refresh rate.

Of course, these gaming devices feature the Nvidia RTX cards and some of them even come equipped with the soon to be launched 9th gen processors, the Intel i9 CPU. Here’s a roundup post of all the gaming laptops, desktop and everything in between which were launched last night.

This brand new gaming desktop by Acer is their most powerful one to date, the Predator Orion 5000. It features the Nvidia RTX 280 GPU and the upcoming Intel’s Gen Core i9-9900K processor. These impressive hardware comes in a mid-tower with an all-in-one CPU liquid cooler as well as support for dual DDR4 configurations up to 64GB

In addition, Acer also launched some peripherals to go with the gaming desktop which include a brand new 43 inch Predator gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate,  an updated Cestus 330 gaming mouse, the Galea 311 gaming headset, the Aethon 300 gaming keyboard with MX blue switches and an M-Utility Backpack.

The Aethon Gaming keyboard and M-Utility backpack

The Cestus 330 gaming mouse and Galea 311 headset

Who says gaming laptops have to be bulky? The Nitro series now have a new addition to the family which is the Nitro 7, measuring at only 19.9mm in thinness. Its screen to body ratio is at 78% ensuring that you can see more. As for its battery, it comes with a 7 hour battery life.

As for the Nitro 5, it is now back with some improvements. Both devices utilizes the Nvidia RTX graphics cards and the new 9th Intel Core processors. In addition, both laptops have a 144Hz refresh rates on their screens. The Nitro 5 also comes with an impressive 80% screen to body ratio with its tiny bezels measuring at only 7.18mm.

The Predator Helios 700 is an extremely unique laptop with an interesting way of keeping cool. Its keyboard can slide forward, making way for hot air to dissipate. It also makes the laptop more ergonomic as well as the frontal part of the keyboard turns into something of a wrist rest. This laptop features tech specs which include the Nvidia RTX 2080 GPU and up to 64GB DDR4 of RAM.

Meanwhile, the Predator Helios 300 got itself a redesign, making its name in the mid-range gaming laptop category with a new look. This device looks extremely gorgeous with its metal chassis, teal blue accents and extremely skinny bezels. This device is powered by the 9th generation i7 CPUs and users will have a choice between the RTX 2060 / 2070 or the GTX cards.

No Malaysia launch date or prices are out so far but we can expect these devices to hit out shores really, really soon. Will you be grabbing one of these devices to step up your gaming sessions? For the latest news on the latest gaming devices, TechNave.com is your go to site!


Project Ara Spiral 2 modular smartphone officially announced

The modular smartphone project that started out with Phonebloks is finally and officially announced with the Project ARA Spiral 2 smartphone. Initial tech specs are entry-level to midrange with Marvel PXA1928 and NVIDIA Tegra K1 processors, a 5MP rear camera, 3G connectivity and a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution display. Unfortunately, the battery is supposedly 20% to 30% less capable than a normal smartphone. However, while there are only 11 modules at the moment, Google intend to get up to 30 by the end of 2015. A new Spiral 3 smartphone is expected soon but like always, there is no Malaysia release date or pricing details. For now, the Spiral 2 seems to be headed for Puerto Rico but you can see more in the videos below:


Project Ara design and basic tech specs confirmed

The modular smartphone known as Project Ara is coming along well apparently as they have confirmed quite a few things, including the board design and some tech specs. For the basic board design, a Project Ara smartphone will use a remodeled Spiral 2 circuit board while the processors will include those from Marvell and NVIDIA. This means we could see a Marvell PXA1928 or an NVIDIA Tegra K1 in upcoming Project Ara smartphones. Functioning prototypes have already been created and are expected to be announced or at least shown off at the Google Developer Conference come January 2015. The team expect that the Spiral 2 basic board will soon get upgraded to Spiral 3 courtesy of Toshiba as well. Still no news yet on other tech specs and features like cameras and displays, much less Malaysia release dates or pricing but more details could come later in 2015.[Source]


Project Ara modular smartphone can swap out parts while phone is on

The Project Ara modular smartphone project has revealed some interesting news. Since the frame has it's own reserve power when the smartphone does come out, you can swap out parts like the battery or memory or storage while the smartphone is on. The only two parts that require you to shut the smartphone off first are the processor and display module parts. Still no news on any Malaysia release dates or pricing but Google have said that the basic kit will start from $50 (RM164). We expect it to come in early 2015 but probably just for the US at first and it will likely run the latest Android L operating system. Check out the video below for more details on Project Ara.


Project Cars 3 launch trailer officially unveiled, but some fans are not happy with what's showcased

Those of you who enjoy car games have probably heard of the Project Cars franchise, so you should know that it's slightly different from other car games. Where games like Forza Motorsport tend to be more of an arcade racer, Project Cars is meant to be more of a car simulator. But the newly released Project Cars 3 launch trailer seems to show that the game is moving towards the former.

Slightly Mad Studios has unveiled the trailer for Project Cars 3 and it's got some fans riled up. According to Tweaktown, this is because these fans enjoy the game due to its more hardcore nature. It's not the easiest game to pick up, with aspects like car handling and balance somewhat more exaggerated than even in real cars. If you add the greater car customisability, Project Cars 2 was a game that greatly appealed to car enthusiasts.

But back in 2019, Slightly Mad Studios CEO Ian Bell said that Project Cars 3 would be like a spiritual successor to Need for Speed Shift. You can definitely feel that this is the case through the launch trailer, which gave a more casual and arcade racer vibe to it. While there's nothing inherently wrong with that, it could alienate its existing hardcore car sim fanbase.

Personally, I lean more to the casual side when it comes to racing games, so this decision doesn't bother me much. But are there any Project Cars 2 fans out there who are disappointed with this change? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Project Hazel now known as Razer Zephyr, Community Beta Test registration is now open

Early this year, Razer announced that they were working on an RGB smart mask called Project Hazel. Fast forward to seven months later, the project is now known as Razer Zephyr and the Community Beta Test is currently open.

In the beta test site, the beta test registration seems to be opened for anyone so you can actually try out your luck. For those who don't know, Razer Zephyr is an upcoming wearable air purifier smart mask. It is also said that the smart mask features a secure silicon face seal, anti-fog coating with 99% Bacterial Filtration Efficiency.

Razer also unveiled a road map about the Zephyr but from the looks of it, there is no launching date, price and availability after the Community Beta Testing registration. However, given the recent announcement, there is a good chance that it may be released by the end of the year. Oh well, we shall wait and see.

If you want to know more about Razer Zephyr, you can visit the official webpage right over here. What do you think of the smart mask? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Project Inspire is now offering RM89000 grant to empower Malaysian Women

Project Inspire recently made a call for Malaysian youth to submit ideas for their Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World campaign. The project offers a US$25000 (RM89000) Grand Prize and US$10000 (RM35000) Runner-Up Prize for youths to make their ideas a reality. For this year, Project Inspire 2015 will take on the theme of ‘Technology or Design for Economic Empowerment’. The project is open to 18 - 35 year olds with applicants required to submit a five-minute video detailing how the US$25000 grant could be used to improve the lives of women and/or girls with focus on how design and technology can be used to empower women economically. Those interested in applying should check out the Project Inspire site. The closing date is 1 July 2015 and 20 semi-finalists will be chosen initially. Project Inspire is a joint initiative from MasterCard and the Singapore Committee for UN Women. It is also supported by INSEAD: The Business School for the World, Bain & Company, Hilton WorldWide and Top3 Media.


Promo banner of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE leaked, confirms design and colours

Earlier in June, there was a rumour suggesting that Samsung may have halted production of the Galaxy S21 FE. That decision was most likely reverted, which means the company could launch it this year as planned. In fact, there's even an official teaser of it now.

Courtesy of Android Headlines, we get to see an official promo banner for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Other than the name, the banner confirms a few details about the new fan edition. Firstly, there are at least four colours available: White, dark grey, light purple, and light green. Secondly, it has a triple-camera setup at the back. Also, it will have a polycarbonate frame like the Galaxy S20 FE.

Of course, these details were already revealed in previous rumours. But the fan renders weren't 100% accurate. While the camera bump looked rather thick in leaked renders, it's clearly not that bad on the actual phone. The sides and edges of the phone also look more rounded in the official promo banner.

However, it's said that Samsung won't be launching this phone till October 2021. This delay could be due to insufficient Snapdragon 888 chipsets, though we can't confirm if that's true. Hopefully, Samsung will reveal more details in the weeks to come. Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for other news like this.


Promo images of realme GT Master Edition reveal the sophisticated "travel suitcase design"

On July 21, realme will unveil the realme GT Master Edition that has been the talk of the town. The smartphone is expected to feature some attractive tech specs such as Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, 6.5-inch 90Hz FHD+ screen, and a 4,500mAh battery. Before the launch, the official promo images have appeared today by giving us a closer look at the design.

The realme GT Master Edition features a "travel suitcase design" created by reputable industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa. It is said that it's the first device in the industry to use a stereo 3D plain leather process. With it, the aluminium alloy metal frame is able to have the same colour as the body as well. The colour option of the device in the picture is "travel suitcase grey", so it's no doubt there will also be other colour options available when it's launched.

Other than the tech specs mentioned, the realme GT Master Edition is suggested to have a triple-camera setup that uses a 64MP + 8MP + 2MP sensors combination. It could also support 65W fast charging and come with 8/256GB and 12/256GB variants. For the rest, we will get to know about them in just a few days.

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


Promo images of the HONOR V40 series emerges. Launch happening very soon?

A Twitter user by the name of @stufflistings, has recently tweeted what seems to be the promo image of the HONOR V40 series which hints that it will be unveiled in the near future. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date, our source did mention that the series will most likely come equipped with a Kirin 9000 chipset.

Other than that, it seems that there will be 3 variants including the HONOR V40, V40 Pro, as well as the V40 Pro Plus. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that HONOR has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Turns out the Honor V40 series might not be too far from now.#huawei #honor #HonorV40 pic.twitter.com/1jkI36Dcof

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the HONOR V40 series as soon as it is available in the Malaysian market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Promo video for the HONOR 30i may have been spotted in Russia

It seems that the promo video of the HONOR 30i may have been spotted on HONOR Russia’s Youtube account, giving us a better idea on what to expect when the smartphone is officially unveiled in Malaysia. While not much is known in regards to the release date, gsmarena did mention that the smartphone could be a rebranded version of the China-exclusive HONOR 20 Lite.

In terms of the tech specs, the HONOR 30i was mentioned to come equipped with a HiSilicon Kirin 710F chipset, 4GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 6.3-inch AMOLED display, and a 4000mAh battery which supports 20W fast charging. Camera-wise, the phone has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP in the rear while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the HONOR 30i as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Acer launches new Chromebook 15, Swift 5, Spin 5 & Switch 7 Black Edition

Acer recently revealed a bunch of new gadgets at the IFA 2017, Germany and once again they have updated the Chromebook, Switch, Spin, and Swift line up with new editions - the Chromebook 15, Switch 7 Black Edition, Spin 5 and Switch 5. Here's a breakdown of what each device is offering.

The Chromebook 15 features the latest dual-core Intel Celeron and quad-core Intel Pentium processors. Models in the line will be available with 32 GB or 64 GB of eMMC storage as well as 4GB or 8GB of RAM, 15.6-inch FHD IPS display, Intel Wireless-AC (802.11ac) wireless featuring 2x2 MIMO technology, an HDMI port, and measures 378 W x 256 D x 18.9 H mm, 1.72kg making it thinner and lighter than previous generations.is just simply designed with a new aluminium body with respectable battery life up to 12 hours for entertainment purposes such as movies, apps, games and websites.

As for the rest of the three tablets, they all incorporate the new 8th Generation Intel Core processors and a more secure biometric technology supporting Windows Hello. As how Peter Han, Vice President, Partner Devices and Solutions, Microsoft Corp. puts it, they are a new generation of "light, sleek and powerful" notebooks for anyone using their PC for productivity or entertainment, at home, in the office, or on the road.

The Switch 7 Black Edition is the world’s first fanless 2-in-1 notebook equipped dual LiquidLoop fanless cooling technology, as well as the first to feature Acer AutoStand, which is a patented kickstand that can be auto-deployed and auto-retracted. The 13.5-inch IPS (2256 x 1504 resolution) also has a NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics.

For those who want superb portability, the Swift 5 is perfect for as it weighs less than 1 kg making it ideal for people always on the go. The battery life can last up to 8 hours, providing an interactive multi-touch Full HD IPS2 touchscreen.

The Spin 5 is also lightweight, portable, and enclosed in a head-turning metal casing. Easy to carry around, the 13-inch model of the Spin 5 weighs in at 1.5 kg and measures in at 15.9 mm thin, while its 15-inch sibling is just over 2 kg in weight and 17.9 mm thin. Its memory capacity is up to 16GB of DDR4 memory and the 15-inch model even carries a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics option

Prices may vary when it comes to Malaysia, so stay tuned for that when Acer Malaysia announces them. For more information, visit acer.com/nextatacer to check them out.


Promo video of Xbox Series X leaked and revealed more than price

For those who have been wanting to know the price of next-generation gaming consoles, you may have noticed that Microsoft has announced the price of the Xbox Series X today. By packing a lot of advanced features, the Series X will cost 299 USD (~RM1,246). Besides the price, the detailed information of the console hasn't been shared yet. However, someone has leaked the promo video of the console before Microsoft proceeds to reveal more.

According to the leak, the Xbox Series X will support 120fps gaming at up to 1440p. It will also have other impressive features like ray tracing, variable rate shading, and variable refresh rate. Microsoft will even provide 4K media streaming and 4K upscaling for games.

no point holding this back now I guess pic.twitter.com/SgOAjm3BuP

However, some of you might be skeptical about the console's 512GB storage. It is said that modern games regularly exceed the 100GB mark, so we hope that the console will come with a removable storage port found on the larger Xbox Series X. Without the disc drive, a storage expansion would be even more important.

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


Promo video of the HONOR Tablet V6 equipped with Kirin 985 chipset spotted

It seems that a promo video of the HONOR Tablet V6 has been spotted on Weibo.com, which showcases the painting and drawing capabilities of the tablet. To those who are not familiar with the product, the tablet comes equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 985 chipset, supports 5G, and it comes with the capabilities to connect to Wi-Fi 6 networks.

If you are interested in finding out the drawing capabilities of the HONOR Tablet V6, you can head over to weibo.com to have a look. As far as we know, the tablet in question, as well as various other HONOR products such as the HONOR Router 3, HONOR Smart Screen, as well as the MagicBook 14 and 15 will be unveiled on 18 May 2020.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the drawing capabilities of the HONOR Tablet V6? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Promo video of the Huawei MatePad Pro spotted on Youtube

It seems that a promo video for the Huawei MatePad Pro has been leaked on Youtube, showcasing the final design of the tablet. Based on the video, it aforementioned tablet will come equipped with a dual-camera setup in the rear and it is compatible seems to be compatible with a case that features a magnetic keyboard as well as a M-Pen Stylus.

With all that said, gsmarena.com mentioned that it is expected to come with a HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM as well as Android 10 instead of the HarmonyOS. With all that said, there is currently no official news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the Huawei MatePad Pro.

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


Promotional material of the Huawei Mate 30 series equipped with Kirin 990 and LEICA lens leaked

It seems that a leaked promotional material for the Huawei Mate 30 series, has appeared on cnmo.com earlier today. The image confirmed some of our previous reports, that the aforementioned smartphone series will come equipped with Huawei’s very own HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset.

The new chipset comes with an integrated 5G modem, as well as better performance allowing devices it is embedded in to have up to 4k resolution 60fps video recording. Also, the upcoming device will come with a circular camera module in the rear which houses four LEICA camera image sensors. In terms of the tech specs, the Huawei Mate 30 will come with a 4200mAh battery while the Pro variant will have a larger 4500mAh battery capacity instead.

Other than that, there is no other official information regarding the rest of the tech specs, features as well as the Malaysia release date. What do you think about the leaked promo image for the Mate 30 series? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Proposed WhatsApp feature could help hide your online status

Ever had someone bug you on WhatsApp the moment you're connected? Sometimes we just don't want to be disturbed, but people might ignore our 'DND' status. In that case, maybe the best way is to not appear online. Well, here's how that feature could look like if implemented.

WABetaInfo has shared a proposed concept for a "Hide Online Status" feature. It allows WhatsApp users to hide their online status, but they also can't see when other users are online. Ideally, you can still receive your messages when you're appearing offline. Of course, this feature is in the proposed concept, so don't expect WhatsApp to implement it.

However, WhatsApp does have a few new features for its next update and have started beta testing for them. One of them lets you increase the playback speed of audio messages, while another one would allow you to hide your online status from users that aren't on your contact list. WhatsApp is also working on how to block selected users from your contact list from seeing your 'Last Seen' messages (represented as a double blue tick).

What feature do you think WhatsApp needs? Share your ideas in the comments below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Protect yourself from ransomware with Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab has introduced free ransomware decryptors for both businesses and individuals can use. To those of you unfamiliar, ransomware is a type of malware that takes over your files and holds them “hostage” until you pay a sum of money to have them released. This has actually happened to a large company in our own shores quite recently and Kaspersky has taken initiative to stop this from happening again with this decryptor.

Businesses and individuals who are interested in utilising this free software can head on over to noransom.kaspersky.com and simply follow the simple steps given. If you’re a business looking to use the software, you may opt for the Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool for Business. I don’t know about you guys, but I’m installing this free software ASAP. What about you? For more tech news and beyond, make sure to add TechNave.com to your RSS feeds!


Proton DX officially launched in Malaysia as the first automotive digital experience centre

Today, ACO Tech, a company within the PROTON Group unveiled the first automotive digital experience centre, PROTON Digital Xperience (PROTON DX) in Malaysia. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur in Quill City Mall, PROTON DX is a centre for car and technology enthusiasts, as well as serving as a platform for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) education.

PROTON DX spans 5275 square feet, housing a blend of interactive technology, leisure, and lifestyle elements to create a unique experiential centre. The centre comprises six zones which consist of the Virtual Cockpit, Activity Zone, Aico Cafe, The Lifestyle Zone and others. The place also has a special car delivery service with its dedicated Delivery Bay to add an extra level of excitement for special PROTON customers receiving their new rides.

Below is a brief summary of what the zone as mentioned above offers for visitors:

Moreover, ACO Tech is also enabling motoring enthusiasts to purchase selected products which are available on their ATLAS Auto mobile application. A hands-on experience with products prior to purchasing can also be done at the centre's ATLAS Mall showcase. In addition to products on sale in the ATLAS Auto app, official merchandise from other brands in the Geely Group such as Lynk & Co and Zeekr are also on display.

PROTON DX was developed by ACO Tech in collaboration with PROTON and China Construction Bank (CCB). The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Yang Berhormat Tuan Chang Lih Kang officiated its opening. Also in attendance were Tan Sri Syed Faisal Albar, Chairman of PROTON, Dr. Li Chunrong, Chief Executive Officer of PROTON, Mr. Roslan Abdullah, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PROTON, Mr. Li Pu, Chief Executive Officer of ACO Tech, and Mr Wang Qijie, Chief Executive Officer of China Construction Bank Malaysia.

The centre opens daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM and is located on Ground Floor, Quill City Mall, 1018, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. More information about PROTON DX and ACO Tech is available at their official website or its Facebook or Instagram pages.


Proton Offers Enchanced YES ALTITUDE 4G Package Up to 16GB data!

PROTON Holdings Bhd collaborated with YTL communications Sdn Bhd pioneered to the introduction of in-car connectivity. This visionary joint collaboration upgrades from their previous YES 4G Huddle XS mobile hotspot to new YES Altitude 4G LTE Smartphone a.k.a PROTON YES Altitude Plan.

The package is exclusively offered to Proton valued customers for all Proton cars of Executive variants. It comes with one unit of YES Altitude 4G LTE smartphone with data usage of up to 16GB of 4G LTE per month for a period of 12 months from date of registration.


Proton X90 officially announced as Proton's first NEV with a mild hybrid engine

Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) has officially announced their Proton X90 SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) and their first NEV or new energy vehicle. Featuring a 1.5L TGDI engine coupled with a 48V synergy electric motor system, the electric engine is there to provide an extra boost to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce gas emissions.

However, the X90 still needs fuel to run and cannot operate entirely on electricity alone. The X90 joins the X70 and X50 SUVs but no Malaysia price details were provided yet. The X90 will come in 4 variants which include the Standard, Executive, Premium and Perdana with 6 colours consisting of brown, gray, navy blue, ruby red, silver and white.

The X90 is a seven seater and will be equipped with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission with an optimized powertrain. No Malaysia release dates just yet, but it will be assembled in the Proton Tanjung Malim factory. Would you be interested in the Proton X90? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Proton’s parent company Geely launches satellites for future fully autonomous cars

Chinese car giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd (Geely) has recently launched a batch of satellites to orbit Earth that are designed to connect the next generation of fully autonomous cars. The satellites may also potentially be used for any future autonomous cars by Malaysian national car Proton as Geely holds a 49.9 percent stake in the company.

As reported by Drive, the satellites are operated by Geespace, Geely’s aerospace subsidiary. Moreover, the first 9 satellites have come online in low orbit around the planet.

Geely are also planning to launch 72 satellites by 2025, which itself is part of a grand plan of 240 satellites in the near future. The company asserted in a statement that the satellites will "provide centimetre accurate precise positioning and connectivity support” for “automotive brands in the Geely Holding portfolio". Furthermore, they will also "connect vehicles with vehicles and infrastructure with vehicles to realise true autonomous driving."

However, Geely didn’t specify which car brand would use the satellites for autonomous driving, though it is likely that all of the brands under the company would benefit from the infrastructure. Among the car brands under the company include Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, Geely, Lynk & CO, Geometry, Zeekr, Smart and of course, Proton.

So, what do you guys think of this latest development by Geely? Do you think we’d be seeing fully autonomous Proton cars on the road in the near future?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below as we’d love to hear from you. As always, do stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news such as this!


300mbps Internet Data Speed with Webe by 2017

Webe, the youngest telco company here in Malaysia is looking to step their game up by increasing their internet data speeds up to 300Mbps by the end of 2017.

"Webe will be the only network in Malaysia able to deploy both FDD850MHz for improved indoor network penetration and TDD2300MHz to provide overall good user experience. We combined these technologies so that users get the best of both user experience and coverage," said Shurish Subbramaniam, Chief Technical Officer of Webe.

Webe also described this network experience is like big highways with multiple lanes for areas where there is a lot of usage, and smaller but longer roads to cover the areas where few people go. Webe doesn't go into details about their upcoming plans but they currently offers a mobile plan which comes with unlimited data, calls and SMS at RM79. Check out this video below to get a feel of the event!


Acer launches new Iconia Talk S phablet and Liquid Z6 series smartphones at IFA 2016

(left - right) Acer Iconia Talk S, Liquid Z6 Plus and Liquid Z6

As Acer continues to show a wide variety of devices, a pair of new Acer Liquid Z6 smartphones an Iconia Talk S made their appearance at the IFA 2016 event. The Iconia Talk S functions as a 4G LTE tablet and a phone, while the new Liquid Z6 series has a high-definition IPS1 panel and an elegant 2.5D curved glass display. Below are the official specifications given:

Fully integrated with Acer’s Iconia Suite apps, which include EZ Snap, EZ WakeUp and EZ Utilities, the Iconia Talk S offers easy and intuitive access to smart functions, while the pre-installed Microsoft Office Suite and official Google Mobile Services enable the device to be leveraged for both business and pleasure. It can also last for 9 hours of watching videos, gaming and web browsing all day.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.


Prototype of Apple iPhone 13 surfaced revealing no major changes

Not long after the Apple iPhone 12 series being launched, the prototype of the iPhone 13 is quick to show up on the Internet revealing the next-gen design. From the images, we have noticed that the 2021 iPhone might not receive a huge makeover.

Other than continuing the same design language, the iPhone 13 is said to use the aluminum and stainless steel middle frame as well, according to the tipster Jioriku. Similar to iPhone12, the more expensive version will feature stainless steel middle frame. The tipster also mentioned that the current prototype of iPhone 13 doesn't have an on-screen fingerprint technology. Therefore, users who are expecting to use both Face ID and Touch ID on the iPhone may be disappointed.

Last but not least, take this prototype with a pinch of salt as we're still far away from the release date of the next iPhone series. They could keep changing the design before reaching the final stage. It is also worth mentioning that there are speculations that the iPhone 13 could feature a 120Hz refresh rate screen.

Let us know what you think of the prototype of the iPhone 13 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech updates.


Acer launches new Predator 17 X laptop and NVIDIA GTX1080 Ti-powered G1 desktop from RM10999

L-R: Acer Malaysia General Manager of Products, Sales and Marketing Chan Weng Hong, Product Manager Jeffrey Lai, Head of Marketing Stephanie Ho and Director of Products Johnson Seet with the new Predator G1 and Predator 17 X

Acer Malaysia launched their latest Predator devices with the Predator 17 X gaming laptop and Predator G1 gaming desktop. The Predator 17 X gaming laptop is overclockable, has a 4K display, SoundPound 4.2 subwoofer sound system, RGB backlit and programmable keyboard and more for RM12999.

The Acer Predator 17 X gaming laptop blazing the way

The Predator G1 gaming desktop on the other hand is one of the first devices to come with the latest NVIDIA GTX1080 Ti graphics card, Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5, sound-reactive Growl Lights and more for RM10999. It will come bundled with an RGB backlit Predator Mechanical Keyboard, gaming mouse and for a lucky 10 buyers they will also get an ultra limited edition G1 Desktop Transport Suitcase.

The Acer Predator G1 gaming desktop in action

Both the Predator 17 X and Predator G1 are VR-ready and are equipped with PredatorSense for an instant performance boost. Both are currently available in Malaysia at authorized Acer resellers.


Public beta for macOS BigSur 11.0.1 now available

For those who are eager to test the latest update to macOS, the wait is over. Apple has announced that macOS BigSur 11.01.01 is now available as a public beta. You'll be able to download it and try out all the new features for yourself.

Speaking of the new macOS, Apple announced it back in June during WWDC in anticipation of the upcoming ARM-based Mac computers. There haven't been any launch dates yet, but we've already seen rumours about a 12-inch MacBook that will allegedly have the A14X Bionic chipset. Also, the public beta launching now means that we'll most likely see the full version rolling out within 2020.

So, what's new? For this public beta launch, version 11.0.1 itself doesn't offer much aside from some new wallpapers. But it provides the public access to test the new features, as well as check out the new redesign. There will also be an improved Safari browser, new Memojis, and more. To try the new features, you can visit this page.

Has any of you managed to get into the beta test? What's your impression of macOS Big Sur so far? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Public beta test for Apple iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS Catalina is now live

If you're an Apple user and likes to participate in iOS beta tests, you now have an opportunity to join the public beta tests for Apple iOS 13, iPadOS as well as macOS Catalina. It went live earlier this morning and should you be interested, you can visit beta.apple.com to sign up and get more information from there.

Before you get all excited and hop on the public beta test, Apple recommends that participants should do the tests on a secondary device and should refrain from testing the new operating system features on a primary device. To add on to that, the links below are previews of each OS update, including the ones that were announced and those that were not covered at the WWDC Keynote a few weeks ago.

Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Pulse - a new potential wireless controller for DSLRs

What is Pulse? Pulse is a wireless controller pod to control Nikon and Canon DSLRs shooting functions, it can be attached to a camera’s hot shoe and plugs into its USB port, and can be connected to any Android and iOS smartphones over Bluetooth. Currently Pulse is looking for Kickstarter funding and it’s manufactured by Alpine Labs.

The wireless controller’s range can be measured as far as 30.5m/100ft, through the mobile app the photographer can choose a variety of functions such as remote trigger, shutter speed control, time-lapse, video recording, and exposure ramping, and even thumbnail-quality image preview.

Pulse's size only measures 40 x 60 x 17.5mm and it is compatible with more than 60 Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras, however the Panasonic GH4, Sony cameras are not compatible due to Sony's tethering restrictions. But that doesn’t mean Alpine Labs will not support them, in fact they plan to add other brands in the future down the road. Pulse can control three devices at one time from a single smartphone.

A discounted rate of $74 (RM309.80) is offered by Alpine Labs through its Kickstarter’s campaign, retail price is expected to be $99 (RM414.46) and will be available worldwide starting from April.


Puma adding some fun messaging with Boltmoji

With the Olympics 2016 just around the corner, Puma is excited to present Boltmoji - an emoji keyboard starring the world's fastest man. It's currently available in both iOS and Android platform for iMessage, Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger and others.

To download the Boltmoji, simply visit either the Apple Store or Google Play Stores, then search for “Boltmoji” and download the app. After downloading, open the app and you will be guided through several set up screens to install the keyboard.


Purchase, Spin & Win selected Huawei devices and exclusive getaway trips from "Capture the Beauty of Malaysia" campaign

Once again, Huawei Malaysia's "Capture the Beauty of Malaysia" campaign is just around the corner and as always, participants who join the contest stand a chance to win some exciting lucky draw prizes. Ending on 16 September 2018, fans and customers can take part in the contest through their Facebook page and website to win exclusive holiday getaway packages or devices such as the Huawei P20 and Nova 3.

During the promotional campaign period, the participants will have to purchase, spin and win the lucky draws. If you purchase either one of the Huawei P or Mate series, you will be entitled to make two spins, while those who get the Nova series and other gadgets can only spin once.

All of these stocks are limited during the campaign period, below is the list of selected gadgets for it:

In conjunction with Merdeka, you may also participate in a mobile photography social contest as well. All you need is a Huawei device and capture a Malaysia-related theme creative selfie or scenery, or simply submit any creative drawing with the caption “Malaysia is truly beautiful because…” and include the hashtag #HuaweiMalaysianBeauty. The top winners with the most creative entry and best caption can walk away with a free P20 Pro, followed by a Nova 3 and a MediaPad M5 Pro. Results will be announced through their official Facebook page on 15 October 2018.

Participants with the most creative entry and best caption will bring home 1 unit of HUAWEI P20 Pro, and the second place will win 1 unit of HUAWEI Nova 3, whereas the third prize winner will get 1 unit of HUAWEI MediaPad M5 Pro. Results will be announced through HUAWEI’s official Facebook page on 15 October 2018.

For mechanics and detailed information about the competition, please visit either one of the links below to get started.


Purchase Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 from only RM428 on Celcom FIRST plan

The Redmi Note series Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 was made available in Malaysia on the Xiaomi store on 6th of April. Now Celcom has also made it available for you to purchase the phone through the Celcom FIRST plan. The Redmi Note 3 can be purchased from only RM428 with a 24-month contract. There are two available plans; one is the FIRST Gold plan, and the other is the First Blue plan.

With the gold plan, you can get the phone for RM428 with an upfront payment of RM350 and monthly commitment of RM100/month for 24-month. Through the package, you will also get a 4GB free internet plan (1GB every weekend) on top of a monthly Internet of 4GB and 4GB complimentary WiFiPlus.

Meanwhile, the FIRST Blue plan requires you to pay an upfront fee of RM 150 and RM45/monthly commitment for 24-months to get the device for RM628. You will also be entitled to its 2GB free Internet plan (500MB every weekend) with a monthly Internet of 2GB and 2GB complimentary WiFiPlus.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 from Celcom is the 3GB+32GB storage model which usually costs you RM849. Visit the official Celcom website for more info.


Purchase a Samsung device at their new online store and get a free 5100mAh power bank

In this short announcement, Samsung Malaysia is excited to launch their very own online store for their Malaysian customers. Just simply log in to www.samsung.com/my, there is also some new promotion for the first 100 customers starting today until 31 July 2018, as the company will be giving away a free Fast Charge Battery Pack during the promo period.

On top of that, there are some limitations to that. As long as you purchase one Samsung device (a smartphone, tablet or wearable), you can get that free power bank which its battery capacity reaches up to 5100mAh and worth RM249. Furthermore, you are also guaranteed an Official Samsung Warranty and a free delivery as well.

That's a pretty sweet deal if you ask me. If you're just in time to look for a new Samsung phone, tablet or wearable, now it's the perfect time to shop and discover this exceptional offer today at www.samsung.com/my/offer/. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Purchase and redeem gifts from HP Rewards and stand a chance to win an Apple iPhone 11 Pro!

In case you didn't know, HP Malaysia has been running a HP Rewards campaign since 12 October until 30 November 2019 and there are a few nice promotions. Depending on which HP product you're getting, every customer will get a chance to win an Apple iPhone 11 Pro (three, in fact), as well as extra gifts worth up to ~RM1443.

Currently, there are four HP products in this promotion campaign - the HP 14 (Ryzen 3 and 5), HP Envy series, HP Pavilion AiO and the gaming lineup (HP OMEN or Pavilion Gaming). Each of these offers different gift and is really sweet too, this includes GrabPay credit worth RM100, a free MS Office 365 Personal (worth RM269), a free HP HP DeskJet 1112 Printer (worth RM128), and an Intel Game Bundle worth USD345 (~RM1443) respectively.

Also as mentioned, a total of three lucky winners who purchase either one of the HP products will walk away with a free iPhone 11 Pro each. If you're interested in redeeming this awesome promotion, you just need to buy either one of the selected HP products mentioned, fill in your details right here, and you will be notified via email upon the successful submission.

You can purchase from any authorized resellers as well as the online store. Stay tuned for more HP news at TechNave.com.


Pure Android ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 previewed, Snapdragon 636 + 5000 mAh battery hands-on pics and more

ASUS Malaysia previewed the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 for us today confirming tech specs like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, 5000 mAh battery, 6-inch Full HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio fullview display, dual 16MP rear cameras (the other is a Bokeh sensor) and ASUS's first stock Android 8.1 smartphone. ZenUI has been removed completely with certain additional apps like Snapdragon Camera. While ASUS's track record for updates has been very committed they say that the ZenFone Max Pro M1 could likely get updates faster due to the stock Android.

The ZenFone Max Pro M1 utilizes a 2nd generation 5 magnet speaker with built-in NXP Smart Amplifier for better audio for the masses. Other features include an up to 16MP front camera with soft light, triple card slot with a dedicated slot for 2x 4G SIM cards and microSD slot and Face Unlock to go with the rear fingerprint sensor.

Set for a 31 May 2018 launch date, the ZenFone Max Pro M1 will be coming in three variants with 3GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 64GB storage on Lazada. No Malaysia pricing details yet but we expect it to come for below RM800.

While we managed to get a hands-on experience with the ZenFone Max Pro M1, it was a sample version (missing a free case and headset). We'll be getting the full version soon so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, check out our hands-on pics with the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 below.


Purple iPhone 12/12 mini, Apple Card, AirTag, TV4K and a new Podcast app - all Malaysian price and availability details

Today, Apple made a big announcement on the new M1 iPad Pro and colourful iMacs. Besides that, the company also announced some mini news such as the long-rumoured Apple Card and AirTag, as well as a new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in purple finish. Here's everything you need to know about the things they announced earlier.

First up, Apple decided to add one more colour variant to the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini which is purple. This one is pretty straight forward as the tech specs remain the same. Pre-order for the US begins this Friday and will officially launch on 30 April 2021. No word for the Malaysian market yet but it's stated 'coming soon' on the official Apple Malaysia website starting from RM3399.

Next, the Apple Card was the first to be announced and according to Tim Cook, one of the features is that it now has an equal credit card score between two users. What this means is that Apple Card allows two partners to share and merge their credit lines and have equal rights on their account. There's also an Apple Card Family system that can be used by anyone over the age of 13 with optional spending limits.

Apple AirTag is also finally here as it was supposed to be released last year. Utilizing the U1 chipset, it's compatible with the Find My app and offers you a digital gyroscope arrow on your iPhone to help find the lost item. Moreover, it's also IP67 graded, has a built-in speaker, over a year of battery life (replaceable too), personalization and many more. A single AirTag costs RM149 and the engraving is free.

Apple TV 4K got announced too and sports an all-new Siri remote as well as an A12 Bionic chipset. As the name suggests, it now has 4K High Frame Rate HDR and even WiFi 6. Besides Apple TV+, you can enjoy Apple Arcade, Fitness+, Music and new Colour Balance with your iPhone to get the most accurate colour presentation. There are two variants which are 32GB and 64GB, priced at RM849 and RM949 respectively.

Finally, there's a new Apple Podcasts app that will be launched in more than 170 countries from May onwards. Users can sign up for premium subscriptions to listen to a wide variety of contents and ad-free. Plus, listeners can discover channels and shows from their favourite creators, as well as paid channels and channels that provide additional benefits for subscribers. The new Podcasts app will be launched in the upcoming iOS 14.5.

Aside from the Podcasts app, the rest of the products mentioned above have no definitive date yet for availability. But at least we know the price tags for each. What do you think of them? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Acer launches new performance-oriented Aspire VX 15, V Nitro and GX Series

Aspire VX15 (left) and Aspire V 17 Nitro (right)

Acer seems to be on a roll today, as the company has unveiled three new Aspire series devices, the Acer Aspire V Nitro, Aspire VX 15 and Aspire GX series. Packed with premium audio technologies, crystal clear displays with IPS technology, the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series graphics and high-performance 7th Generation Intel Core processors.

Coming with a 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, 4K (3840x2160) Ultra HD display panel and longer battery life to mobile devices. The chipset is the perfect match the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or 1050 Ti graphics. It also featues a 17.3-inch display is available with optional integrated Tobii eye-tracking hardware that when combined with touchpad gestures, enhances productivity.

To add on to that, it has the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card with 6GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM and up to 16GB of DDR4 system memory, upgradable to 32GB using two soDIMM modules. They also come with a NVMe PCIe Gen 3 or SATA SSD, and a HDD of up to 2TB capacity for additional storage, as well as a Coolboost technology for cooling the laptop and even a fingerprint sensor embedded in the top left corner of the Precision Touchpad.

The Aspire V 15 Nitro Black Edition will be available in North America in February starting at $1199; in EMEA in February with prices starting at €1299; and in China in February starting at ¥8999. Estimated Malaysian price is over RM5000.

The Aspire V 17 Nitro Black Edition, on the other hand, will be available in North America in February starting at $1399; in EMEA in February with prices starting at €1299; and in China in February starting at ¥8999. Estimated Malaysian price is over RM6000.

Moving on, the VX 15 is more or less the same with the V Nitro models, the 2.5kg laptop features 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics with GDDR5 VRAM (delivering up to 32GB/s bandwidth), 16GB DDR4 memory out of the box and can be user-upgradeable to a maximum of 32GB. Storage is provided by a 512GB SSD and 1TB HDD, display panel is 5.6-inch Full HD IPS screen and has the same Coolboost technology.

The Aspire VX 15 will be available in North America in January starting at $799; in EMEA in January with prices starting at €899; and in China in January starting at ¥5499. Estimated Malaysian price is over RM3500.

Lastly, the GX series come equipped with up to 7th Generation Intel Core processors, up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics. What’s more, they’re capable of delivering 4K resolution visuals and support up to 4 displays at once for maximized gaming experiences. Also, there’s no shortage of storage with up to a 3TB HDD and a 256GB SSD, and sports a handy Wireless Charging Deck for keeping users mobile devices powered up and ready to go.

The Aspire GX series will be available in North America in March starting at $899; in EMEA in February with prices starting at €799; and in China in February starting at ¥5999. Estimated Malaysian price is over RM4000.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Stay tuned for more CES 2017 and Acer news at Technave.com.


Put that RGB on your face with Razer's Project Hazel smart mask

Some of you may not be aware of it, but Razer is the company that popularised RGB lighting. Every year, the company has at least one new product that's not what you'd normally expect from them at CES. Say hi to Project Hazel, the smart mask that puts the RGB on your face.

Razer Project Hazel is a smart mask with a custom design based on the N95 medical-grade mask. To prevent high levels of wastage, it uses ventilators that are replaceable, so you won't have to constantly buy new masks. Besides that, it has Smart Pods with high bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) filters. They not only help filter at least 95% of airborne particles and have a high fluid resistance, but can also help regulate airflow.

Of course, it's not a Razer CES product without the extra features and bling. The smart mask has parts have Razer Chroma RGB lighting zones, so your face will glow with the colour of the rainbow when you go out at night. Since a mask like this would muffle your voice, it also comes with a built-in mic and amplifier, which help others to help hear you better.

If you want to know more, do check out the product page. Having said that, would you be interested in buying a smart mask like this? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates from CES 2021.


Puzzlephone is the new Project Ara modular smartphone competitor

Google's Project ARA isn't the only modular smartphone under development. A Finnish startup by the name of Circular Devices has just announced a new project, called the Puzzlephone. As the name suggests, it is a modular smartphone with replaceable parts which can be put together like a puzzle. However, you can't replace everything on this phone like Project ARA.  It is made up of three different components namely the brain, spine and heart. The brain consists of electronic components like the processor and the camera. The spine includes speakers, main buttons, microphone and display while the hear houses the phone's battery and other secondary components. You can swap each of these modules to upgrade your device.

For example, if you want a more powerful phone or a better camera, just buy a new brain for the device with a powerful processor. Similarly, replacing the heart with a larger battery will increase your battery life. While there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, the Puzzle phone is expected to hit markets by the second half of 2015. Initially, it will run on a modified version of Android, but the company plans to support other platforms such as Windows Phone, Firefox OS and Sailfish OS after the device is successfully launched.


Q3 Performance 2015 Report by Huawei Consumer Business Group

Huawei Consumer Business Group has reported a steady growth of 33% in smartphone shipments, up from 7% from the previous quarter for mid-to-high-end devices. In numbers, that's 27.4 million units for three months that ended on the end of September 2015 and representing a year-on-year increase of 63 percent.

“This quarter’s results clearly showcase the continued success of our growth strategy. We are especially proud of the stellar growth we’ve seen outside of China and the increased demand for our mid-to-high end devices. At this rate, we are confident in our ability to reach our smartphone shipment target of 100 million units by year’s end.” Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer BG

The regions that have been receiving Huawei’s smartphone shipments are mainly Europe, the Middle-East-and-Africa, which has led to a 28% growth from 70 year-on-year. The Group also enjoyed some success at their own nation, with an increase of 81% on a year-on-year shipments.

The Huawei Mate 7, P7, P8 and the most recently released Mate S are responsible for this increase in flagship shipments. The Mate 7, P7 and P8 reached 6.5-million, 7.5-million and 4 million units respectively. Meanwhile, the Mate S alone is now available globally across 48 countries including China, UK, Germany, France, Spain and so forth since September. The Mate S coral rose version also played a part of their success as it has grabbed female consumers’ attention.

On the other hand, demand for Huawei smartphones in Europe has grown for their mid-to-high end ones. Spain and Italy are the top two European countries that enjoy Huawei smartphones, where it accounts for 12.4% of the overall smartphone market and 45.7% of the country’s high-end 400-500-euro-device market; and 10.9% of the overall market and 27.9% of the high-end market respectively. Speaking of European countries, Huawei is also among the top three smartphone makers in Australia, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and New Zealand.

According to GFK, the Huawei Group are able to keep themselves in the game by being the world’s top three smartphone makers for January till August this year with a market share of 9.5%; and a 15.2% market share in China as of September 2015. Lastly, the Group is ranked 88th in Interbrand’s Top 100 Best Global Brand list for 2015.


QNAP Malaysia launched QTS 4.3 for system installation day-to-day usage and technical support

As part of QNAP Malaysia’s continuous effort to provide the best user experience in achieving more data management and feature-rich applications, the company has revealed a new smart NAS operating system, called the QTS 4.3 which integrates a host of new features and improved apps.

Viable for home use or office work, the feature-packed upgrades offer smarter and smoother data management experiences with a centralized control for increased performance in business, and elevated entertainment at home.

“In today’s fast-paced society, speed and productivity is the key. The new NAS operating system provides not only a change in appearance, but also the latest applications such as Qcontactz, QmailAgent, Qfiling, QVPN, Hybrid Backup, and enhanced performance and features of an existing application. We believe that it will allow our users to enjoy greater efficiency and improved output with a reliable and user friendly system,” said Alvin Ting, Sales Manager of QNAP Malaysia.

“Multi-tasking has never been this easy with streamlined functions, centralized resources, and flexible features and accessibility to new applications,” he added. QNAP NAS can also be used to build a private cloud (Qsync), application of high-speed data transfer (up to 40Gb network card), virtualization (Virtualization Station), media playback, and for video editing (Thunderbolt NAS)."

Meanwhile, Arthur Yeh, Head of Business Development from QNAP Asia Pacific said, “The QNAP World Tour 2016 saw the participation of Seagate, NetJapan, APC, and Zyxel to name a few, offering a complete solution to your NAS system.”

Made easy for businesses, the added applications and business features such as the intelligent Qtier 2.0 that boast automatic learning and customised scheduling, maximise efficiency and performance. It can analyse CPU performance and system peak hours, deciding the best time for processing auto-tiering and the optimum transfer speeds. This can be manually adjusted by the user too, as well as the Network & Virtual Switch which connects computers and devices to both local and remote networks.

The QTS 4.3 also redefines NAS as a total home multimedia centre for an immersive entertainment experience, for example, the Multi-zone control allows the user to stream media and control every device connected to the NAS.

For more information, kindly visit their website at www.qnap.com.


QWERTY equipped BlackBerry device spotted, codenamed Kopi

Some leaked images of a QWERTY equipped BlackBerry device have recently appeared. The device may be going by the codename Kopi and is said to be positioned below the BlackBerry Q5. It is also expected to come without 4G LTE. From all appearances, it looks a lot like the BlackBerry Curve and has a removeable battery with expandable microSD slot. It may also be running BlackBerry 10.2. With the BlackBerry Q5 retailing at RM1299 and this BlackBerry Kopi not having any LTE, a below RM1000 pricing could be the only way it would make a dent in the current market. Hopefully, BlackBerry makes the right pricing choice, but we wouldn't hold our breath on it. Unfortunately, no Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but stay tuned and we'll keep you updated. Check out the pics for now:


Quad-cam Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) phone will be out in Malaysia on 23 November for RM1999

The world finally has its first smartphone with quad cameras, the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018). It will be hitting the markets on the 23rd of November. Initially, we thought the official price will only be announced on 23 November but according to The Sun newspaper, the official price tag can be seen just below the phone in tiny fonts which you can see below.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has some pretty impressive tech specs. It runs on the Snapdragon 660, an internal storage of 128GB with expandable storage of up to 512GB, a rear fingerprint scanner, and a pretty solid battery capacity of 3800mAh. For the display, it features a 6.3-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display with 2220 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 18:5:9 aspect ratio. Design-wise, the phone comes in three quirky colours which are Lemonade Blue, Caviar Black and Bubblegum Pink.

Official price was hidden so well, #ggwp

What makes this device very enticing is the rear quad camera setup which is the first in the world. The primary camera is 24MP with f/1.7 aperture and the rest are an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 10MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and lastly, a 5MP depth sensor of f/2.2 aperture. For the perfect selfie, the device sports a 24MP front camera. In addition, the device also comes equipped with the Intelligent Scene Optimizer which is an AI for enhancing shots in different scenarios.

To celebrate the launch of the smartphone, Samsung will be having the Galaxy A9 Roadshow starting on the 23rd of November until the 25th of November. If you’re interested in checking out the smartphones for yourself, you can catch the roadshows happening in 1Utama (Selangor), Gurney Plaza (Penang) and City Square (Johor). In addition, with every purchase of the smartphone, you earn gifts up to RM783 which include JBL GO2 wireless speaker, Samsung 128GB memory card, a 10000mAh fast charge battery pack, screen protection plan, 3x TGV movie tickets, and a 3 month Spotify plan.

So will you be getting your hands on this smartphone? For more news on Samsung, make sure to hit up TechNave.com!