The vivo S1 Pro has the same vivo S5 design but not the tech specs

Cover image at the courtesy of vivo Philippines

Just yesterday, we reported that the vivo S1 Pro has been granted certification by SIRIM and will be arriving in Malaysia soon. That said, there are some confusing parts about the phone because of its design which looks exactly the same as the vivo S5 that was released in China last week. So which one is which? And what tech specs are we getting? No worries, we got you covered.

At the moment, we know that the smartphone will be released in the Philippines very soon (20 November 2019) with the same name. Besides that, the India and Russia market will also get the phone but with the moniker vivo V17. We have also gotten confirmation that our S1 Pro is not the vivo S5 variant, so it's safe to say that we are getting the same as the Philippines.

So far, the confirmed tech specs and features of the S1 Pro is having a memory capacity 8GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage, alongside a 48MP quad rear camera and an in-display fingerprint sensor on the Super AMOLED display. Besides that, the rumoured specs consist of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, 4500mAh battery pack and a 32MP selfie snapper. For features, it's said to have an 18W dual-engine fast charging technology, a Samsung GM1 primary lens, and a 6.38-inch display.

The vivo S1 Pro should be releasing in Malaysia during December, but what do you think? Until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


The vivo S12 series and vivo Watch 2 promo teasers got leaked before the official launch

As usual, some devices tend to get leaked online before the official launching day. For the vivo S12 series and vivo Watch 2, it seems that someone has leaked the information before 22 December in China. Here's what we know so far.

From the leaked video promotion below, the vivo S12 series design looks super-premium and is shown in the Warm Gold option. It also seems to "confirm" the 108MP triple rear camera module and supports 5G (as expected). Besides that, sources say it will come in blue, black and a special green-blue radiant option for an exclusive storage model.

The model in the video is also called the vivo S12 Pro and sources suggests that it features an AMOLED display. The phone could also feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The battery pack, on the other hand, could be 4000mAh and supports 44W fast charging technology.

Then for the vivo Watch 2, it is said that the wearable could last up to seven days of battery life. It might have an eSIM support so you don't need to put in a SIM card at all, though this remains to be seen until the launching day. Since this is a leak, it may be best to take it with a pinch of salt.

There's a good chance that the vivo S12 series and vivo Watch 2 are coming to the Malaysian market. But until then, just sit tight and wait for the official news from vivo. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The vivo S5 revealed with an OLED punch-hole screen, 22.5W fast charge and more, priced from ~RM1597

A few days prior to the launch, the vivo S5 was rumoured with its Diamond-shaped rear camera setup since last week. So yesterday, the phone has officially launched in Hangzhou, China as a new mid-range tier device, featuring a Snapdragon chipset, quad rear cameras, and more from a starting price of ~RM1597. Let's take a look at the tech specs of the device.

The vivo S5 comes with a 6.44 inch FHD+ OLED punch-hole display with an on-screen fingerprint scanner. As for the chipset, it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset with an 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage capacity variants. Besides, it also has a 4100mAh battery capacity that is supported by a 22.5W fast charge technology.

In terms of camera, it sports a quad-camera setup on the rear that includes the 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP depth sensor and 2MP macro lens. In the front, it has a 32MP selfie camera inside the punch-hole situated at the top right corner of the phone (and it just measures 2.98m!). Since there are two memory variants, the S5 is priced at 2,698 yuan (~RM1597) and 2,998 yuan (~RM1775) for the 128GB and 256GB version respectively.

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the Malaysia releasing date and local pricing for the device, but will you be interested in owning it when it arrives? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


The vivo T1 series will be launching in Malaysia next week with a special phone giveaway contest

vivo Malaysia has been teasing about the vivo T1 series for a while now but we finally got the launching event date. The company just officially confirmed that the vivo T1 series is launching in Malaysia on 25 April 2022. Besides that, there is a special giveaway too.

In vivo Malaysia's Facebook post, the steps to participate in the vivo T1 series giveaway are pretty simple. You just have to like the company's Facebook page, tag two friends and share the giveaway post with the hashtag - #vivoT1series. After that, you just have to sit back and wait to be chosen as the lucky winner!

In the lineup, the vivo T1 5G was first revealed in India back in early February 2022. The phone comes with a Snapdragon 695 chipset, a 6.58-inch IPS LCD in FHD+ resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 5000mAh battery with an 18W fast charging technology. The storage is 128GB and could be paired with 4GB, 6GB or 8GB of RAM. Finally, the cameras consist of a 16MP selfie snapper and a 50MP (main) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple rear camera.

Anyway, vivo Malaysia is likely to announce the winner in the livestream event on the same said date at 12 PM. The livestream will be happening on Shopee, Lazada, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter as well. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The vivo V17 Pro, v15 series & many more are still on sale in Shopee starting from RM449

11.11 may be over, but Shopee is still extending it with their "Thank you sale" and that includes vivo Malaysia as well. In fact, most of their smartphone products are still on a massive discount from as low as RM449. Although many of their smartphones have been sold out, the remaining ones such as the popular vivo V15 series, V11 series, S1, V17 Pro and many other budget-friendly phones like the Y-series are still available.

From its Shopee online platform, the phone with the RM449 price tag is none other than the Y91c which features a pretty big 6.22-inch waterdrop display (88.6% screen-to-body ratio). Coming with a glossy finish and 3D curved edges, the battery pack is 4030mAh but there isn't much going on for the memory capacity at 2GB of RAM and 32GB ROM. At least there's an expandable memory up to 256GB.

Continuing with the other vivo smartphones, below is the official discounted price for each model:

We are pretty sure this promotion will be ending soon so better hurry up while you still have time. If you want to know more vivo budget-friendly phones that are still on discount, you can visit their Shopee platform right here. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


The vivo V25 series will land in Malaysia by the end of August 2022

Some of you may have heard that the vivo V25 series will be launching in India soon. Well, it's also coming soon to Malaysia and we just got the confirmation date. According to vivo Malaysia, the vivo V25 series will be unveiled on 29 August 2022.

We don't know which model will come here but for the Indian market, there are the V25, V25 Pro and the V25e. In terms of tech specs, the V25e is the lowest among the three, featuring a Snapdragon 720G chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD+ display, and a 4500mAh battery pack. The dual rear camera consists of a 64MP (main) + 8MP (ultrawide) camera, whereas the front camera is 44MP.

For the vanilla V25, it also has an AMOLED FHD+ display, 64MP primary camera and 8GB of RAM. But the chipset is Dimensity 900 by MediaTek and sports a 44W fast charging technology. On the other, the V25 Pro is equipped with a Dimensity 1300 chipset, a 120Hz display, and a 4830mAh battery with 66W fast charging technology. The primary camera remains as 64MP with Super Night Mode function.

We may or may not get all three V25 variants so I guess we just have to wait and see. Until then, Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The vivo V27e will be launching in Malaysia on March 2023

A few days ago, the vivo V27e was spotted on the SIRIM database, signalling its arrival soon for the Malaysian market. Well, it's now confirmed as vivo Malaysia just gave us word that the phone will launch on 1 March 2023.

The vivo V27e has not been launched anywhere else in the world yet, so not much is known about the phone. But on vivo Malaysia's website here, it will have a 64MP OIS Ultra-Sensing camera with Aura Light Portrait mode, carrying the emphasis on camera performance. The Aura Light is produced from the phone's ring light beside the triple rear camera.

Besides that, nothing much was revealed except for the design of the phone. The vivo V27e is 7.8mm thick, weighs 186g only, and the back cover design is accompanied by a surrounding flat frame. We guess the phone will come in black and light purple as well.

We won't have to wait that long for the vivo V27e. Until then, stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


The vivo V5s is not just for selfies, but gaming too

Thanks to vivo's marketing, almost everyone knows that their smartphones, particularly the vivo V5s is known as the #PerfectSelfie smartphone. Packing a 20MP Sony IMX 376 front camera with an aperture of f/2.0 and an updated Selfie Spotlight,  the V5s truly lives up to its reputation. But did you also know that the selfie phone does well in gaming too?

If you’re one hardcore gamer, obviously you will always look out for a respectable processor and plenty of RAM, along with lots of storage for your gaming collection. With the V5s, it offers 64GB internal storage and if you want more space, it has an expandable memory up to 256GB.

Although the V5s features an octa-core 64-bit MediaTek MT6750 processor, it also has a Mali-T860 MP2 GPU inside which is usually found in higher-end devices with a MediaTek Helio P10 chip. With this, the V5s is good enough to run intense games such as Asphalt 8: Airborne with little trouble, with the processor running at 1.5GHz and 4GB RAM. So if you’re the type that can game for the whole day, the 3000 mAh battery can really last that long.

Last but not least, audio plays an important role in gaming too. As mentioned in one of our vivo articles and our review, the V5s sports a 24-bit high-def AK4376 chipset, which helps give gamers a full sound immersion in their mobile gaming experience.

The V5s Black Matte Edition is still on sale in Malaysia for RM1299 since June last month, customers can purchase it in any vivo concept stores. Stay tuned for more vivo Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


The vivo X Fold may have just been spotted out in public

vivo’s first entry into the foldable smartphone category is the industry’s open secret at this point in time. In fact, the upcoming device, named ‘vivo X Fold’ has even received certification, as per our report last week.

Now, it seems that the foldable is getting even closer to its release date seeing how it may have just been spotted out in public. Currently trending on Chinese social media platform Weibo, a foldable device that looks exactly like the leaks of the X Fold was spotted at a Chinese subway station.

In the photo shared on Weibo, an individual can be seen holding the device with a thick protective case. Based on the photo, many commenters on the social media site speculated that the individual is either a tech journalist who got early access to the X Fold or a vivo employee who’s currently testing the foldable.

Furthermore, the protective case was probably meant to hide the device from the public’s eyes. However, based on the fact that the device was spotted, the individual as well as the case have done a terrible job at keeping it a secret.

A further examination of the photo shows that the device matches with the recent schematic of the X Fold leaked by reliable tipster Digital Chat Station. There is also no visible crease in the middle portion of the device which is in line with previous leaks claiming that the X Fold features a hinge mechanism that allows for a gapless folding display.

Looks like an awesome foldable smartphone if it is indeed the X Fold. The creaseless middle section really makes the device look gorgeous and futuristic.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


The vivo X50 series pre-order will begin on Lazada starting from RM2399

Before the vivo X50 and X50 Pro make their debut tomorrow, DirectD has exposed the price tag but the page got taken down afterwards. Despite that, we already know the official price which is RM2399 and RM3199 respectively, and Lazada have also just confirmed it (sort of).

According to Lazada, the only thing they confirmed was the starting price of RM2399. Besides that, the X50 series will come in three colour models - Frost Blue, Glaze Black, and Alpha Grey - and on top of that, there will be a bundled gift as well for those who plan to purchase on the said platform. The gift includes 1-year extended warranty, 1-year screen crack protection, an Air Purifier, and a Logitech X50 which is worth RM697 altogether.

To refresh your memory, the X50 series is featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G chipset and the pro variant has a special Gimbal Camera System for the mobile photographer enthusiasts. We see some great potential in this so we can't wait to check them out. If you want to know the rest of the tech specs, you can visit the link here.

The vivo X50 series livestream will begin at 6.30PM on 21 July 2020, you can also start to bookmark their Lazada page here just in case. Until then, stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


Apple could be planning to launch a rugged smartwatch

You can get third-party rugged casings for your Apple Watch, but it's not quite the same

In recent months, we've seen patents for an Apple Watch with an under-display camera, as well as one with a flexible display. But sources believe that the company isn't just going to make one model this year. It's rumoured that the company is also considering launching a new model within the next year or so.

According to Bloomberg, Apple has plans to launch an Apple Watch with a rugged casing. This model will be targeted at people who want a device that can withstand extreme environments. Allegedly, the company is considering whether to launch the device in 2021 or 2022. However, it's only at the internal discussion stages.

If Apple does release this model, it's expected to be an additional model to the standard Apple Watch, except with more impact resistance and other protections. Bloomberg believes that Apple will go with a concept similar to the Casio G-Shock watch series.

Of course, there's also the chance that it wouldn't happen, so don't get your hopes up. Having said that, is a rugged Apple Watch something you'd be interested in? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


The vivo X5Pro getting a retinal scanner and more, coming sometime in May 2015

Recently passing China's TENAA, the vivo X5Pro has various features and tech specs which have already been confirmed. This includes a rounded metal frame design with 2.5D curved glass on the front and back. Features that have been confirmed now include a retinal scanner and a 32MP shot using the front camera. Tech specs include a Snapdragon 615 processor, 3GB RAM, 6-inch display, 3200 - 3500 mAh battery. The retinal scanner appears to scan the iris to unlock the device but there is no news yet on how secure or how fast it might be able to do so. Hopefully the vivo X5 Pro arrives soon in Malaysia but we still have no specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet.


The vivo X5Pro officially announced, features 32MP selfie shot and eye recognition

The vivo X5Pro was recently and officially announced with an interesting mix of tech specs and features. Going for a flat and thin design it uses a slightly rounded aluminum metal frame which looks very familiar. On one hand, the phone packs in a rather midrange 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor with 2GB of RAM, dual SIM support and 4G LTE connectivity. On the camera side, the rear camera is 13MP but the 8MP front camera has a special feature that allows it to take super-resolution interpolated shots of 32MP. Other stand-out features include the 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 1920 full HD pixel resolution covered by slightly curved 2.5D glass and an eye-recognition technology that will use your iris to unlock your phone. It also has a 2300 mAh battery, Android 5.0 and Funtouch OS 3.0. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it is going for about $443 (RM1589).


The vivo X70 series is launching in Malaysia on 22 September 2021

Today, vivo Malaysia has officially announced that the vivo X70 series is coming to Malaysia soon. The phones are scheduled to launch on 22 September at 7.30 PM where you can watch the vivo X70 Series Online Launch Event on the company's Facebook page, YouTube channel and its online store on LazMall and Shopee Mall.

Not much is known about the X70 series since it's not launched in China yet. However, there are numerous leaks that there could be an X70, X70 Pro and X70 Pro+ variant releasing. We aren't sure if vivo Malaysia plans to import all of them but we shall see. The most highlight feature of the X70 series is the rear camera module with ZEISS T Coating technology that prevents lens flare.

Besides that, it was rumoured that the X70 series could feature the latest Exynos and Snapdragon chipsets. The fast charging technology could go up to 55W and all the models could have an AMOLED display supporting up to 120Hz refresh rate. If you want to read the rest of the tech specs, you can visit our post here.

Before we forget, if you tune in and watch the vivo X70 Series Online Launch Event - you stand a chance to win some exciting prizes, such as the latest X70 series phone and more. Until then, mark your calendar and stay tuned for our official news coverage only at TechNave.com.


The vivo X80 series will be revealed in Malaysia in early May 2022

vivo Malaysia just launched the vivo T1 5G and T1x today and soon, the vivo X80 series will be launching in the Chinese market. With this, the former has taken the opportunity to announce that the upcoming flagship is arriving in Malaysia too.

According to vivo Malaysia, the vivo X80 series - jointly developed with ZEISS - will be announced on 8 May 2022 (yes, it's a Sunday). It's not known if there will be a livestream video on that day but we think there should be one since it's a norm nowadays. So in view of the launch, the company will also release a short film that was shot entirely from the X80 series.

In terms of features, the X80 series will have a new V1+ imaging processor that was co-developed by vivo and MediaTek together. As the successor to the V1, the V1+ is said to bring improvements to the image's colours, portrait and other modes with new vivid and textured details. vivo also claimed that the V1+ can be used for graphics intense mobile gaming.

Besides that, the X80s series will be available in Malaysia in Urban Blue and Cosmic Black. Are you looking forward to the next camera-centric vivo device? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com


The vivo X90 series is coming to Malaysia soon, date to be announced

Today, vivo Malaysia has officially announced that the vivo X90 series will be coming here. As usual, there are no price and pre-order details yet, but here's what you can know about the vivo X90 series.

In China, there are three variants of the X90 series, namely the X90, X90 Pro and X90 Pro+. The trio are more or less the same, featuring a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset, a 6.78-inch OLED 120Hz display and a 4810mAh battery pack with 120W fast charging technology. It's worth mentioning that there's a 2160Hz PWM dimming for long-term eye care.

Highlighting its cameras, there is a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP Sony IMX866 sensor + 12MP for ultrawide + 12MP telephoto lens. The lenses are provided by Zeiss and the X90 series uses a vivo V2 ISP chip for imaging processing. The front camera is 32MP.

The different variants are based on memory configurations, coming in 8GB to 12GB of LPDRR5 RAM alongside 128GB, 256GB and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. We aren't sure if all three variants are coming to Malaysia but the Pro is definitely in. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The vivo Y31 release: Snapdragon 662, 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD, and 5000mAh battery, priced at ~RM912

vivo have officially announced the vivo Y31 in the Indian market, and it's priced at INR16490 (~RM912). The device comes with two colour variants which are Racing Black and Ocean Blue.

As for the tech specs, it sports a 6.58-inch waterdrop notch FHD+ LCD. The device features a Snapdragon 662 chipset, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. There's a MicroSD card slot for further expansion.

On top of that, it comes with a 16MP selfie snapper and a triple rear camera with a 48MP (main camera) + 2MP (depth sensor) + 2MP (macro lens). The device is powered by a 5000mAh battery, supports 18W fast charging, USB-C port, and 3.5mm audio jack port.

Is vivo Malaysia going to launch this device in the Malaysian market? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


The vivo Y81i is as low as RM1 with Hotlink Postpaid Flex Plus

So do you remember about Hotlink Postpaid Flex Plus that we reported last week? If you don't, here's a recap - it's a new postpaid package by Hotlink that allows you to customize your plan, as well as having a new bundle plan with either the vivo Y81i and Y85 starting from just RM1 for the phone.

RM1 deal belongs to the Y81i, so by signing up the Postpaid Flex Plus, all you need to pay is RM60 + RM1. Then for the Y85, its recommended retail price is RM899 but has been slashed to RM199 only under the Postpaid Flex Plus, so that's RM60 + RM199 and still considered an affordable package by Hotlink if that's the type of budget-friendly phone you're looking for. Do take note that if you are a foreigner, you will need to pay another RM150 for deposit.

For more information, you can visit the Hotlink's page right here to check it out. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


The vivo Y91 smartphone to hit Malaysian markets on the 5th of January for RM799

Mark your calendars! The much anticipated vivo Y91 smartphone will be hitting our shelves on the 5th of January 2019 for an affordable RM799. Powered by the Mediatek Helio P22, the vivo Y91 comes with tech specs of 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB.

The main feature of the smartphone is the 6.22 inch Halo-Fullview display. It allows the device to have a smaller notch, thus giving it an impressive 88.6% screen-to-body ratio. In addition, the smartphone has a 4030mAh battery with a smart power management system which allows your battery to last longer.

Camera-wise, this phone has a dual rear camera setup with 13MP + 2MP sensors as well as a 8MP selfie camera. Besides that, unlocking your smartphone is made much easier on this device as it comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor as well as Face Access which points that this device may have a facial recognition unlock.

If you’re eager to grab this device for yourself, you can head on over to any vivo Concept Store, authorised dealers and collaboration partners. You can even check this phone out online at Lazada, Shopee, 11 street, Lmall and the vivo official e-store.  So will you be grabbing yourself the vivo Y91 this weekend? If you want to be the first to know when your most anticipated smartphones drop, make sure you follow TechNave.com!


The vivo x80 series will officially be released this 25 April

Earlier this month, vivo launched several eye-catching new devices, including the vivo Pad, vivo X Fold as well as the vivo X Note. Well, the Chinese tech giant is not resting on its laurels it seems as it is set to unveil another device, the vivo x80 later this month.

Shared by vivo via its official Weibo account, the x80 is set for an official release in China on 25 April 2022. In the Chinese social media platform post, vivo even shared a video which showcases the x80 series’ design.

One of the most stand out design element of the upcoming device has got to be its rear camera bump. Its design shares the same design language as the recently released X Note and X Fold, though the x80 series has a slightly different lens arrangement.

The video further showed that the x80 series will have a long rear-panel window with a circular hump containing its camera setup. The cameras are positioned in a rectangular 2 x 2 position inside the circular bump, with a Zeiss logo visible above the upper-right lens.

Speaking of which, vivo made the camera setup in collaboration with Zeiss. Moreover, vivo is reportedly trying to market the x80 as a ‘professional photography’ smartphone.

No specs confirmation has been made just yet about the x80, though it is rumoured to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chip for the x80 and a Dimensity 9000 chip for the x80 Pro. Meanwhile, the x80 Pro+ is touted to have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU.

What do you guys think of the x80 series’ design? Would you snap one up if it’s available in Malaysia?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! Furthermore, do stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest tech news such as this!


The wait is over! Samsung Galaxy Fold ready for re-launch in September 2019

Earlier this year, Samsung had announced their first foldable smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Fold alongside their highly successful Samsung Galaxy S10 series. Ironically, the foldable smartphone was a huge fail after the company sent some review units out and found the devices to be fragile and malfunctioning.

The official launch of the device was pushed back and the company was mostly quiet since then except for the occasional announcements. Earlier today, the company had announced that the device is finally ready for a re-launch this September. They’ve done some tweaks to the device to make it better, such as:

As for the software, Samsung has been working on improving the foldable UX by optimizing apps and services. Right now, the company is hard at work making sure the device passes its final tests. No other information such as the exact release date has been revealed but Samsung has mentioned that they will be sharing more news as the release date crawls closer. Who’s excited? Keep up with the latest Samsung news on TechNave.com!


Apple could be preparing M2 Extreme for the upcoming Mac Pro

Apple started using its in-house chip for the Macs in 2020 with the M1 in the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and 24-inch iMac. After that, it continued to make enhanced versions of the chip, M1 Pro and M1 Max, for the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, then in 2022 we get the M1 Ultra in the new Mac Studio. A new report has arrived saying that M2 might not stop at Ultra, as the company could introduce an even more powerful variant.

The M2 Pro and M2 Max could see the light perhaps as early as later this month. After that, 9to5Mac mentions that there might be an M2 Extreme chip. Based on M1's upgrades with each version, the source has also predicted the pattern of the upgrades for the M2, as shown below:

Previously, Bloomberg suggested a slightly more modest 40-core chip was in preparation for the upcoming Mac Pro. However, this new source is pointing towards a 48-core CPU instead. 40-core or 48-core, the M2 Extreme should be powering the Mac Pro. If nothing goes wrong, the machine will get presented next year.

What do you think about the news? Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


The web version of Google Photos now shows the backup quality of every image

Google Photos is one of the most popular online photo sharing and storage services in the world thanks to its integration with other Google services. While users mostly use its app version, the service is also available on the web and now, the latter has become even more convenient with a new ‘Backed up’ section.

In the latest update to the web version, Google Photos now shows a listing of what quality the photo is being backed up at. As of right now, Google Photos allows users to either back up images at ‘Original quality’ or ‘Storage saver’, with the latter compressing your image to save up on space.

Furthermore, this new section tell users whether the image is taking up space in your account storage. This is mainly due to the old settings which allowed for users to back up in ‘High quality’ which is no longer available.

As shared by 9to5Google, the new section joins other information available on the Info pane of Google Photos’ web version which includes useful information such as from what OS the image is uploaded from and from whom the image was shared by. Other information available on the Info pane include day/date, location, device, file data and EXIF.

Previously, the backup quality information is only available in the app version of Google Photos. This new update is definitely useful if you’re viewing the photos from a desktop browser and wanted to better manage your Google Photos storage, which itself uses your overall Google One storage.

So, what do you guys think of this new feature? Do you use Google Photos to back up your images? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news!


The website selling Malaysians personal data online has been taken care of, said K-KOMM

Just recently, there was a huge personal data leak from a website that was trying to sell information from JPN and MySejatera. Although the website is no longer active, it was a worrying issue that the website allowed any Malaysian to be searched from their IC number to even if they are working in the police/military.

For those who missed it, K-KOMM said the issue was first notified online on Twitter on Sunday, 12 June 2022 and it was immediately reviewed and investigated by K-KOMM through the personal data protection department, the SKMM and the CyberSecurity Malaysian on the same day. Restriction instructions on the website have also been issued to internet service providers to prevent data trading on the website.

Under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, as well as Section 130, Act 709, an offence in connection with the sale of personal data is punishable by a fine not exceeding RM500,000 or imprisonment not exceeding three years or both. The authority hopes to work together with everyone in this serious matter.

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


The wide-angle panning effect of Vivo V5s

When it comes to vivo smartphones, we would usually think of selfie automatically. But did you know that the V5s is more than just a phone with a 20MP front camera? It actually has another unique selling point, which is the Group Selfie.

So some fun facts about the group selfie or wefie, the feature is now made possible due to the panoramic landscape panning effects that can go as wide as 145-degrees. This eliminates the need to use a wide-angle lens for the front camera, allowing the user to fully utilize the technology so their friends won’t have to feel left out anymore, even if it was taken in Portrait mode.

With this, imagine how many friends you can fit in easily if you take a group selfie in landscape mode. You can say goodbye to having to use fish eye lens and awkwardly squeezing together for a group photo.

The V5s is the better variation of the V5, featuring more space and the new selfie softlight while retaining most of the same tech-specs such as the MediaTek MT6750 Processor, 5.5-inch display, 3000 mAh battery, 20MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera for RM1299. It’s now available at vivo concept stores nationwide.

We also just recently published our review about the #PerfectSelfie smartphone here, so do check it out if you're interested in getting one. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


The world's first 150W phone, realme GT Neo 3, is ready to make its global debut

Last month, the world's first 150W smartphone made its appearance in China. The realme GT Neo 3 came with a 150W UltraDart-supported variant, providing a 4,500mAh battery up to 50% in just 5 minutes. Until now, the device is finally entering the global market, with the date set on 29 April.

Besides the 150W variant, the GT Neo 3 also arrived with an 80W variant having a larger battery capacity of 5,000mAh. However, these are not the only highlights of the device, as it also includes tech specs such as a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP primary camera and Android 12 out of the box.

Furthermore, it comes with a Le Mans-themed paint job as well. Since it's shown in the teaser poster for launch in India, we assume that it will make it to the global variant too. The device's price starts from 1999 Yuan (~RM1,324) in China, and it could be higher for the global variants due to exchange rates.

Do you want to realme GT Neo 3 to come to Malaysia? Let us know your thoughts about the device, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


The world's first 8k OLED TV by LG has been unveiled at IFA

LG has unveiled the world’s first 8k 88-inch OLED TV at IFA in Berlin, Germany. With screen resolution of exactly 7680 x 4320 pixels, the OLED TV has over 33 million self-emitting pixels that is able to produce high contrast ratios and true blacks that is able to showcase high quality images through the panel. However, the price of the 8k 88-inch OLED TV is not known yet as well as the availability so stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on when this product will arrive in Malaysia as well as the price of it.


The world's first commercial under-display camera phone is coming to Malaysia at the end of December 2020

Back in September 2020, ZTE launched the world's first commercial phone with an under-display front camera ever in China. Not much hype and enthusiasm followed up after that, though, as we didn't really hear much about the phone from then onwards. Well, that's gonna change as we were just told that the ZTE Axon 20 5G is coming to Malaysia.

According to our little anonymous bird, the ZTE Axon 20 5G will be available through ZTE's online channels towards the end of December. The launching date wasn't specified but the Christmas period is a good bet and no much other details were given. Despite that, it's nice to know that Malaysia is part of the first wave to receive the phone.

To refresh your memory, the under-display camera is a 32MP sensor hiding beneath the 6.92-inch OLED display. The display also supports FHD+ resolution and up to 90Hz refresh rate, alongside a fingerprint sensor. On top of that, the phone features a Snapdragon 765G chipset, 8GB + 128GB memory capacity, 4229mAh battery with 30W fast-charging and more. There's even a liquid cooling feature and we guess that's for handling mobile gaming.

With the tech specs list above, that's probably the memory variant we are getting in Malaysia. For price reference, the 8GB + 128GB cost 2498 Yuan (~RM1516) so that's a nice price range for us (unless if our local tech dealers change their minds). But what do you think? Are you looking forward to this smartphone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The world’s first gaming streaming service Google Stadia launched today in selected territories

Today is a big day for the gaming world as it is the launch day of Google Stadia. The so-called Netflix of gaming offers players to enjoy gaming experience without any console. The games will run through cloud service and you can just play the games using Google Chrome browser on any device.

The game streaming service is available to be subscribed at the price of 9.99 USD (~RM41.50). However, no games will be included if you only subscribed to the service. To play the games, you are needed to purchase each individual game with the price that is similar to the ones you buy for PC or console.

With the roll out of Google Stadia, it doesn’t mean you could wave goodbye to any of the hardware. With Google metioned before, Google Stadia works with gaming controllers from other gaming platforms like PlayStation and Xbox on PC and Pixel smartphones. If you want to play on TV, a Stadia controller is the only option you have for now.

For the users who pre-ordered the Google Premiere Edition, they will get Google’s own gaming controller named Stadia controller. The package also comes with a Chromecast Ultra, three months of Stadia Pro, and Destiny 2: The Collection.

However, some players of the most anticipated gaming streaming service were not happy once they got their hands on the experience. The players encountered issues like stutters and input lags while playing the games, even on a high-speed Internet connection.

This first-ever gaming streaming service is still new to the world. I think we should give it a fair amount of time to fix these issues or bugs. Not to mention the previous launch of Disney+ also encountered issues although video-on-demand streaming service has been in the market for a long time.

Let us know if you’re looking forward to the global launch of Google Stadia on our Facebook page! Stay tuned for more gaming news on TechNave.com.


The world's first movie in vertical format is in the works

Whenever someone records a video on a smartphone, it's an unspoken rule that it should be recorded horizontally just like how you watch a movie. However, recording vertically seems to be accepted since with the popularity of Tik Tok and Instagram stories. That said, a movie in a vertical format is actually being planned.

According to sources, Timur Bekmambetov, a director and producer from Russia is planning to shoot the world's first "vertical blockbuster movie". Promptly called as V2. Escape From Hell, it is an action flick based on World War 2 about a Soviet pilot escaping from a German concentration camp. And get this - Asian American actor, John Cho is said to be starring in the movie and the director already has $10 million budget for this.

When asked about what was his motivation behind the vertical action-packed movie, Bekmambetov simply said "Visually, the film is built around a person—this is a story about a man standing up and straightening his shoulders in spite of the circumstances. And about a rescue plane soaring up into the sky,”.

If you don't know what did he mean, neither do we. It's tough to say how will a movie in vertical format will play out but what do you think? Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


There are 5 days left to get a new Samsung Galaxy tablet with rebates up to RM800

Did you know? There's an ongoing Raya promotion by Samsung Malaysia when you purchase selected Galaxy tablets with rebates of up to RM800. This includes the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Galaxy Tab S8 Series, Galaxy A7 Lite and others until 10 May 2023.

Also, purchasing either of the Galaxy Tab S Series tablets will grant you a 1-year Viu subscription for free. You can shop at any of these participating stores, including Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorised Retailers, Samsung Online Store, and Samsung Flagship Stores on Shopee and Lazada.

Without further ado, you can check out the Galaxy Tab models in the table below for your reference:

To learn more about the promo, you can visit the official promo web portal right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There are over 200 Squid Game apps on Play Store, and one of them disguises a malware

If you're on any social media platforms, you definitely have come across some Squid Game content. The Korean show from Netflix has gained popularity globally and helped the streaming platform attract many new subscribers. Therefore, that's how we have this new report claiming that there are some people with malicious intentions out there trying to gain some benefits from the show.

An analysis by ESET's Android malware researcher Lukas Stefanko revealed that a Squid Game wallpaper app was used to disguise the Joker malware. Users who downloaded the malware-laden app will get targeted by ad frauds or signed up for costly SMS services without their knowledge or consent.

Stefanko also tweeted that there are currently over 200 Squid Game-related app on the Google Play Store, and one of them had even reached 1 million downloads in just ten days. Since Squid Game doesn't have an official app, it becomes an opportunity for the app makers to capitalize on the trend and gain profits from the ads. Therefore, we're here to remind you not to download any unofficial apps without checking the reviews to avoid becoming the victim of a cyberattack.

Aside from that, are you one of the people who get caught in the Squid Game craze? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


Apple could be revealing the launch date of the iPhone 12 series within a few days

Based on a statement by @MarkGurman, it seems that Apple could be sending out a new press release on 8 September 2020 at 9PM, which provides information on the exact release date of the iPhone 12 series. But that’s not all, there the aforementioned press release will also include details on which Apple device will be unveiled as well.

Furthermore, gizmochina also mentioned that Apple will be hosting their virtual launch even somewhere around 22 September 2020, and it will most likely be live-streamed onto their official website. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Apple has yet to provide and official statement on the leak.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the iPhone 12 series so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


There are over 700 false Crash Detection alarms from iPhone 14 owners in just 3 months & counting

On paper, the iPhone 14 series Crash Detection feature is a good one that can alert nearby authorities if you happened to be in an accident. However, there has been lots of news of triggering false alarms, particularly those who went on a rollercoaster, ice skating and other fast-paced activities.

Apple responded to this issue before last year, as the spokesperson said "there's no silver bullet" for Crash Detection due to the complicated software and algorithm calculation. For your information, the feature uses combinations of the barometer, GPS acceleration and microphone to detect whether a user is in a car accident in real time. If there's no response within 10 seconds, the system will then notify emergency contacts.

Since many authorities have gotten many false alarms over the past few months, Apple's spokesperson recently just told the media that the company is actively collecting relevant feedback from emergency call centres in order to curb the issue. The spokesperson also declined to comment further on the Crash Detection function or more information regarding the issue.

For reference, there are already more than 700 false alarms in Minnesota, USA alone in 2022. Sheriff Pat Eliasen provided the information to the media and said that due to the high amount of false alarms, the dispatch centre has wasted a lot of manpower and material resources. It was advised that iPhone 14 series owners should turn off Crash Detection when doing some fast-paced sports and activities.


There could a be a Xiaomi smartphone equipped with the Dimensity 1000+ chipset in the future

It seems that there could be a possibility that Xiaomi could be working on a smartphone that comes equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000+ chipset. With that said, the aforementioned smartphone will most likely come equipped with features such as 144Hz refresh rate display, 5G support, and potentially more.

Based on a statement on techradar, it seems that the upcoming smartphone will most likely be Xiaomi’s first gaming smartphone. However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the Dimensity 1000+ equipped smartphone.

Not only that, but there’s also no official news on the Malaysia release date, exact tech specs, and local pricing of the device as well. With all that said, would you be interested in getting the product as soon as it is available? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


There could be a Huawei Nova 7 SE variant that's equipped with Dimensity 800U

Based on a statement by a user on weibo, it seems that Huawei might be planning on releasing a Nova 7 SE smartphone that’s equipped with the Dimensity 800U chipset. While not much is known in regards to the release date, we do know the rest of the tech specs will most likely be similar to the rest of the Nova 7 SE series.

Other than that, our source from gizmochina stated that more information regarding the phone has been spotted which hints that it will come equipped with up to a 4000mAh internal battery, 6.5-inch display, and it supports up to 40W fast charging. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the Huawei Nova 7 SE equipped with the Dimensity 800U chipset 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.


There could be a mid-range OnePlus smartphone in the works equipped with an SD690 chipset

It seems that XDA-Developers recently discovered that there’s a mid-range OnePlus smartphone currently in the works and it’s expected to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. While not much is known in regards to the new mid-range smartphone, our source did mention that the device will most likely perform up to 60% faster compared to Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset.

However, do take every bit of 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 and local pricing of the smartphone in question.

Would you be interested in getting a mid-ranged OnePlus smartphone 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.


There could be a new Motorola phone called the Penang 5G

Yes, believe it or not, there could be a new Motorola phone coming soon that has the word "Penang" in it. Uncovered by popular leakster, Evan Blass, the Motorola is oddly codenamed Motorola Penang 5G. We aren't sure if it was really named after the state, Penang in Malaysia but here's what we know so far.

According to Blass, the Motorola Penang 5G could come with two more variants - Penang 4G and Penang+. Under model number XT-2313, this Motorola phone could be released in the US market only. The phone may be just a mid-tier device, using 4GB of RAM as well as 64GB or 128GB of storage.

There is a rendered image too provided by Blass. Design-wise, it doesn't look too fancy as there is the usual punch-hole front camera at the top centre, and a pair of rear cameras. The colour coating is called Basalt Blue, but it is also said that Penang 5G could be sold in Opal Silver.

Anyway, what do you think of this phone that is named after Penang? Let us know in the comments below and do stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There could be a new Xiaomi Mi 10 variant equipped with SD870 chipset

Based on a statement by a user on weibo, it seems that Xiaomi could be unveiling a variant of the Xiaomi Mi 10 series that’s equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when it is available in the global market.

In terms of the tech specs, the smartphone in question comes equipped with largely the same specs such as LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.0 storage, 6.67-inch 90Hz display, as well as a 4780mAh internal battery. As for the camera, it has a 108MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP rear camera while the front comes with a 20MP front-facing selfie sensor.

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

Would you be interested in getting the Xiaomi Mi 10 equipped with the SD870 chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


There could be a new vivo X Fold S with an Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 & faster charging speed

Although there isn't any news about the vivo X Fold coming to Malaysia anytime soon, there is a new leak about a new variant called the vivo X Fold S. It was leaked by Digital Chat Station who is also a popular leakster and here's what we know so far.

In his short post on Weibo, the vivo X Fold S is a superior version featuring a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset which is expected. Moreover, the battery is getting an upgrade as well. This time, it could get a 4700mAh battery pack with 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging technology.

Comparing it with the vivo X Fold, the phone features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, a 4600mAh battery pack supporting a 66W wired fast charging technology. The wireless fast charging remains the same as 50W, and if we have to guess - the vivo X Fold S could also continue using the 8.03-inch 2K+ resolution 120Hz internal AMOLED display with LTPO technology. It's definitely one of the highlighted features.

During mid-July 2022, vivo Malaysia actually held an X Fold Experience event for the media. While there was no confirmation, the company kind of implied that the foldable device would come to the Malaysian market. After that, there was no news nor build-up hype of the vivo X Fold.

But what do you think? Would you like vivo Malaysia to import the vivo X Fold here? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.a


There could be a possibility that Samsung will be releasing up to 3 Foldable smartphones this year

Based on a tweet by Twitter user @MaxWinebach, there could be a possibility that Samsung will be releasing up to 3 foldable smartphones very soon. In addition to that, it seems that two of the smartphones will have some form of plastic display while one of them will come equipped with Samsung’s Ultra-Thin Glass display.

While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs of all the phones mentioned, we do know that the foldable smartphones could be priced from 900USD (~RM3900). With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the leaked info.

There's a rumor, and keep in mind this is a rumor, Samsung will be releasing a Galaxy Fold e for $1100. They are also working releasing 3 folds. Two with plastic, one with UTG. Could explain the Winner2 vs Champ codenames.

Not only that, but there’s no news on the Malaysia release date, exact tech specs, and local pricing of the smartphones for now. Would you be keen on getting a foldable smartphone for less than RM4000? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


There could be a smartphone equipped with 8 camera and 4 flash modules in the rear

It seems that a render has recently been spotted by gizchina hinting that there could be a smartphone that comes equipped with 8 camera modules and 4 flash modules in the rear. While not much is known in regards to the release date, the render does give us a better idea on what to expect when the smartphone is officially available in the market.

Based on what we can see from the renders, it seems that the camera and flash modules are located towards the corners at the back of the smartphone. Unfortunately, other than what was shown, there is no information on the name of the smartphone, as well as the camera spec.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the smartphone that’s equipped with 8 camera and flash modules in the rear? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


There could be a special Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series

Samsung's flagships would typically feature a Snapdragon chipset but the upcoming Galaxy S23 series could have a special Snapdragon chipset. According to a document, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was labelled to be a “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy.”

So what's the difference between a standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and the one that's specialized for the Galaxy S23 series? Well, the documentation said that the customized version has a higher clocking speed. Compared with the standard aforementioned chipset running at 3.2GHz, the “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy" would have a clocking speed of up to 3.36GHz.

Should it be true, it's still unknown if this special chipset is only for selected regions or for the global market. On top of that, it is also unknown if only the Galaxy S23 Ultra could have it or not. Whatever the case is, we won't need to wait that long as Samsung is going to unveil the Galaxy S23 series soon on 1 February 2023.

If you want to catch up on the #GalaxyUnpacked livestream event, it will be shown at 2 AM on 2 February on Samsung Malaysia's official website or YouTube channel. Samsung fans and interested customers can also register their interest in the next Galaxy S23 series where they can redeem a RM200 e-voucher upon pre-order.


Apple could be sending up its own satellite in future

Apple has never been shy of flexing its muscles when it comes to pouring in investment to help deliver better products and services. In fact, the company is rumoured to be working on satellites that can deliver internet services to its mobile devices like the iPhone 11. Apple supposedly has a dedicated team that has been assigned to this endeavour.

According to TechSpot, this project is merely in the planning stage but the company has already hired aerospace, satellite, and antenna design engineers. The idea here is to have satellites that are essentially space cell towers, in order to provide internet coverage when ground towers are unable to. This would allow Apple to offer internet coverage where its customers may not have, or even make it easier for the company to track its devices.

However, satellites like these have limitations. For one, they'd have to be in low-orbit for signals to reach users, but this, in turn, means Apple would need more satellites to provide notable coverage. Being in low-orbit also means competing with other satellites for bandwidth so it'll be hard to provide fast connections. Ultimately, an internet satellite would serve more as a fallback than the main option.

It's hard to tell if the project will come to fruition nor what Apple really intends to do with its satellites, but it's an interesting piece of news nonetheless. What do you think is Apple's plan here? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


There could be a white ASUS ROG Phone 5 and it's looks gorgeous

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is looking real good with the secondary display on the back. The ultra gaming mobile phone has always looked good in black, but what if it has a white variant? That's where the leak comes in and we got a good look at a white ROG Phone 5!

Leaked by Ishan Agarwal from Twitter, he has shared the ROG Phone 5 in both white and black variants in the clearest image render yet. On the white variant, it's combined with blue digital lighting and black frames around the body. It's also noted that the audio jack and USB C port are retained as expected, but there's a blue cover which seems to be the SIM port.

And here is the ASUS ROG Phone 5 White Color Variant!It looks much better IMO. Definitely my choice over the black. I hope this one is launching in India! #ASUS #ROGPhone5 #ASUSROGPhone5 https://t.co/5nEwHqEaBz pic.twitter.com/eIKJIuSEXf

In terms of tech specs, the ROG Phone 5 should be packing a Snapdragon 888 chipset, a much larger 6.78-inch display, 6000mAh battery that could support 65W wired fast charging. You can also see a triple rear camera module, which the rumours say could consist of a 64MP (main) + an ultrawide and macro lens. Of course, the secondary USB C port is back as well as seen in the render images.

The ROG Phone 5 will be revealed soon tonight at 7 PM (yes, it's today) and stay tuned for our official news. What do you think of the white variant? Let us know in the comments below and expect some awesome news tonight at TechNave.com.


There could be another version of the OPPO Reno 4 Pro soon

It seems that Linus Tech Tips recently reveal on their Twitter account stating that there could be another variant of the OPPO Reno 4 Pro with a curved display. While not much is known in regards to whether there will be a difference between this variant compared to the original, other sources have mentioned that it will most likely come equipped mostly the same specs.

With all that said, due to the fact that Linus Tech Tips’ tweet included the #sponsored tag, the leak could most likely be true. Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to the exact tech specs of the device, local pricing, and Malaysia release date if it ever comes to Malaysia.

We're leaking something special today. With this 3D curved screen, can you guess what it is? Do you think 3D curved displays give smartphones a premium feel?Stay tuned to know more! #sponsored #mysterysponsor pic.twitter.com/xVtTi7n3QH

Here's something exclusive for you. I can confirm that Oppo is indeed bringing a premium device to India, which will likely be the Oppo Reno 4 Pro. For india, it'll be different, 3D curved display will stay, refresh rate and size will change. Feel free to retweet #oppoIndia pic.twitter.com/aWPOaF3i86

Would you be interested in owning an OPPO Reno 4 Pro with a curved display? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


There could be two Redmi smartphones to be unveiled in India

Based on a tweet by RedmiIndia’s official Twitter page, Redmi by Xiaomi could be unveiling two new products during their first launch event of the year 2020. From we can see from the image in the tweet, it seems that the upcoming smartphone is expected to come equipped with a dual-camera setup in the rear.

Not only that but based on a statement by gizmochina.com, the upcoming smartphone could be the Redmi 9A and it will most likely come equipped with up to or even more than 5000mAh internal battery. While not much is known in regards to what exactly the second product might be, there is a huge possibility that it might be something completely different.

Gear up for the first #Redmi launch of 2020, launching on 11th Feb, 12 noon! #MorePowerToRedmiExcited? Click here to get notified: https://t.co/Bf04XZt9Wc pic.twitter.com/tCiBlvOu6Z

With all that said, what do you think the second product might be? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


There is a RM400 rebate now on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9

In conjunction with the new Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) new price drop yesterday, Samsung Malaysia Electronics has just made another announcement - this time around, there's a RM400 rebate on the Galaxy Note 9 phablet flagship and the promo sale will last until 28 February 2019!

To add on to that, the RM400 rebate is viable for all Galaxy Note 9 variants. This means for the 128GB and 512GB model, which will be RM3299 and RM4199 respectively, as well as for the Ocean Blue, Midnight Black and Metallic Copper model (too bad the Lavender Purple is not part of it). It's said that this promotion will be a first-come-first-serve basis, so this could mean that there are limited units and it's best to make a move now at your nearest Samsung Experience Stores, authorized outlets or the official online store right here.

To recap the tech-specs, this phablet flagship comes in a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, 4000mAh battery, a dual rear camera setup of 12MP + 12MP with OIS and its S-Pen has Bluetooth connectivity capability to allow you to do certain tasks remotely. It's a pretty great all-rounder so if that's what you're looking for, you can check out our review right here.

Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


There is a fake Maybank2U website and here's how you can spot it

Just a few hours ago, a Malaysian discovered that there is a fake Maybank website online. Unfortunately, he learnt it the hard way as he got scammed badly by going into the wrong page that looks exactly like the original.

From his experience, he went to Google Maybank and without realizing it, he just clicked on the first link. The fake Maybank website is https://campaignmay2u.com/ and if you see it for yourself, the user interface is identical except for the font choice, size and missing trademarks. After entering the password, he received an SMS asking for a TAC number and he just followed the instructions.

Unfortunately, he was already too late and there was a majority of transaction that took place in Lazada. His Maybank app also couldn't be accessed anymore and was advised by the company to block his Maybank2u and bank card. The police are investigating as well as there have been many reports about it already.

For reference, the correct Maybank website is www.maybank2u.com.my. The website will never ask for your TAC number as well, as this will only happen in the mobile app (either MAE or M2U MY). Stay safe and be careful, stay tuned for local trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There is a huge 4G connectivity gap between the urban and rural areas, according to Opensignal's report

While Malaysia is heading towards a new 5G connectivity era, Opensignal has just released a new report that might be of your interest. As complaining is one of Malaysians' favourite things to do, we like to criticize the telcos whenever the line is down. If you're wondering why does that happen, here are some interesting facts on the 4G connectivity gap between the urban and rural areas in Malaysia.

According to the report, it should not come to a surprise that the people who live in urban areas can connect to 4G networks 83.7% of the time. However, those who live in rural areas don't have that much access, only scoring 44% of their time on 4G. That's almost 40% points lesser than the urbanites and when there's no 4G, that means they have to resort to the pitiful 2G and 3G networks.

While the difference between the time Malaysians spent connected on their mobile data networks (3G and 4G combined) is minimal, the 3G/4G availability is still jarring - 97%.6% from densely populated areas to 72.9% in the districts. Clearly, there is a huge digital gap problem but thankfully, the government is looking into it. From the report, the government has recently launched the National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (NFCP), as well as the Universal Service Provision (USP "Time 3") by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

Difference between the urban and rural areas in 4G connectivity

A total of RM21.6 billion that was announced from the Budget 2020 is allocated for the NFCP so that both urban and rural population will have equal access to the internet (and also 5G in the future). To avoid unnecessary infrastructure duplication, the USP "Time 3" plan will "optimally use the spectrum to address coverage in rural and remote areas, which could make the rollout and upgrading of networks in these areas more economical".

This analysis was done by cross-referencing the data against the census data from the government. To read the full story, you can visit the link here. Stay tuned for more interesting local tech news at TechNave.com.


There is a new 325-inch LG DVLED TV and it cost $1.7 million

How big is too big for a smart TV in your living room? Well, a 70-inch TV is enormous but how about taking a 325-inch LED TV by LG? That's right, the company just showcased this ridiculous oversized screen that essentially functions as a home theatre cinema now. Also, it cost $1.7 million.

Called the LG DVLED Home Cinema Display, this TV also comes in a 108-inch and the resolution goes from 1080 to 8K. According to sources, they say that it needs 3x the LED pixels (approximately 24 million) of a standard 4K TV because the RGB pixels are needed to create TV colours. This uses a lot of power and we can imagine your electricity bill blowing through the roof.

DVLED also stands for Direct View LED and LG said that "all of the DVLED Extreme Home Cinema displays with the 0.9mm COB LED Package type are using MicroLED". The 0.9mm is for each pixel pitch but if you're looking at the 108-inch model, it uses a 1.2mm pixel pitch. On that note, LG also integrated BTU specs that are found in heaters and air conditioners.

We don't think there will be any chance that this LG DVLED TV would have a chance in Malaysia but God knows. What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There is a new China phone called the X14 Pro Max and it looks like an iPhone clone

As the saying goes - Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. From time to time, we would see some Android brands copying a thing or two from Apple but this one takes the cake. Recently, an entry-level China brand called LeBest just launched the X14 Pro Max which looks almost identical to the iPhone 13 Pro series.

As you can see, the name X14 Pro Max itself is obviously a nod to the iPhone Pro naming scheme. While the triple rear camera stands out with a small LED screen beside it, showing all the incoming notifications, calls, messages and others, the front display and body build is like an iPhone clone.

To take it to another level, LeBest even used the same wallpaper for the iPhone 13 series. The Sapphire Blue model also bears a striking resemblance to the iPhone 13 series Sierra Blue theme. That said, the X14 Pro Max uses an 8MP cutout front camera instead of a notch that Apple does.

In terms of tech specs, the X14 Pro max features a UNISOC T610 chipset, 256GB of storage, a 6.5-inch LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, a 16MP primary camera, and a 40W fast charging technology. It also uses Huawei Mobile Services instead of Google Mobile Services.


There is a new Mobile+ package plan from Netflix Malaysia for RM25/month

Today, a fellow Malaysian from Twitter just found out that Netflix Malaysia is testing out a new subscribing plan called Mobile+. From the screenshots, it seems like the plan is between the Mobile and Basic plan at RM25 per month. It's also only found in the phone browser instead of the desktop.

Aside from the price difference, Mobile+ also offers a computer add-on as well as video resolution on 1080p. It's a bit similar to the Basic package but the latter allows the user to watch on the TV. Compared with the Mobile plan, you can only watch Netflix shows on your phone or tablet at 480p resolution.

We think this plan is quite attractive as there are also Netflix who don't have a TV and would frequently watch on their PCs or laptop. So it's certainly a better deal compared with the Standard package. Netflix India also just recently announced this package and it's a great deal, to be honest.

For your information, if you want the full package - you would have to sign the Premium package for RM55 per month. It offers 4K resolution and HDR quality, as well as offering the user to watch on any devices. Hope this plan get approved so I can change it! Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There is a new Parcel Scam tactic in Malaysia and here's how you can protect yourself

Online scams are a common issue that we have to face daily and it has come to our attention that scammers are learning to send direct messages to your profile. Shopee just highlighted on their Facebook post that there's new Parcel Scam and this is what you should do if you encounter one.

According to Shopee, this new Parcel Scam would appear in your message chatbox. The scammer would try to claim that you have unclaimed packages or have won a prize from Shopee, then a fake link will follow up for you like a trap. If you do click on the link trap, the scammer would say the "parcel" couldn't proceed because of unpaid shipping fees or goods with unpaid tax.

On top of that, the scammers would also try to send these messages in your SMS or phone calls. We were told that it can happen on any social media platforms as well so do please be cautious when receiving such a message. The scammer can also try to threaten you to bank in the amount of money in order for the "parcel to proceed". Shopee recommends you to check the sender's profile for any authenticity (even if it's a Shopee logo) or just simply ignore a random stranger.

For the record, Shopee would never ask for your verification code/OTP. You can also always check your parcel delivery status in the "My Purchase" tab or via tracking number. If you want to know more about how to prevent yourself, your friends and family from this new scam, visit this web page to learn more. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple could be skipping iPhone 13 due to a superstitious belief

As many of you might have known, there is a high possibility that the next iPhones could be called iPhone 12s instead of iPhone 13. It's been a long time since the 's' appeared so it would be 'nice' to see the tradition makes a return. However, the latest news claims that the iPhone 13 might be skipped after the iPhone 12s due to superstition.

According to tipster Jon Prosser, Apple CEO Tim Cook and the other executives are a little uncomfortable with the number 13 as it is deemed as 'spooky' in the western cultures. However, we can't deny the fact that the company has previously launched products that are related to the number such as the A13 Bionic chip or a 13-inch MacBook.

This could be similar to what Qualcomm has done with their latest flagship chipset earlier by naming it '888' instead of '875'. It was said that the number symbolizes luck and prosperity for the Chinese. Besides that, it was also mentioned that the naming could also ease on-going US-China tensions as the firm is working with Chinese smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi. If the numbers can help do good in the business, why not?!

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


There is a new unifi Mobile Student Pack for Malaysia university students for RM59 per month with unlimited Internet data

Since all educational centres are closed during the MCO period, unifi have decided to extend their assistance to the students, faculty members and staff of Multimedia University (MMU) as a start. But it didn't just end there, the company will help facilitate e-learning via online with unlimited Internet connectivity to other educational centres across the nation.

To ensure their e-learning and online teaching to be stable, unifi is offering a new mobile postpaid plan - the unifi Mobile Student Pack. For just RM59 per month (excluding 6% SST), the postpaid plan features unlimited data, unlimited network calls and SMS. This applies to over 40 public and private universities who are in partnership with unifi, which comes with no contract basis starting from 24 April 2020.

By the way, all students of the selected IPTA/IPTS who have a valid student email address are eligible for this offer. So do keep a lookout for an invitation notification email from your university administration via your student email address. Once you have received it, visit www.unifi.com.my/studentpack to register and the SIM card will be delivered to your doorstep (takes 1-5 working days). To add on, if you're a local and foreign undergraduate and postgraduate student with a valid student ID and has an official university email, you are counted too.

For more information, you may check out www.unifi.com.my, myunifi app or their customer service at 100 to learn more. Stay home, stay safe, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There is a realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition but it's not available in Malaysia

Boy, realme is seriously rolling out too many realme 9 variants. We just recently reported that the realme 9 is arriving in Malaysia next week, now, there is a new realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition in Thailand. We don't think it will be coming to Malaysia at all but if you still want to know about the specs, read on below.

Comparing the limited edition and the standard realme 9 Pro+, the specs are exactly the same with each other. That means the same MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset, 4500mAh battery pack with a 60W fast charging technology, a 6.4-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display, and a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple rear camera. However, the limited edition is only available in an 8GB + 256GB memory variant.

Aside from that, the realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition is also only available in one colour scheme. As you can see from the image, it has a fancy deep blue design with the Free Fire trademark on the back. It seems to suggest that the phone's back stripes can shine different colour reflections from different angles too.

On top of the design, the realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition box comes with a handful of Free Fire stickers, a map on the box, as well as a card that looks like a Free Fire ID membership. Free Fire seems to be quite popular in Thailand so it makes sense to release such exclusivity there.

The limited-edition device cost ฿11,999 (~RM1512) as a special launching price but what do you think? Would you like to have something similar in Malaysia too? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There is a realme GT Master Explorer Edition and it could have up to 19GB of RAM

Besides the realme GT Master Edition that we just wrote today, there is also another variant called the realme GT Master Explorer Edition. As the title said, it has a RAM of up to 19GB but turns out that's not really the case.

According to multiple sources, this Master Explorer Edition's 19GB RAM is a combination of both original RAM and virtual RAM which is 7GB. So in other words, the original RAM power is 12GB that's already quite high. In addition, it is also reported that this variant could be using a 50MP main camera by Sony. For your information, it's an IMX766 model that is the same as the OPPO Find X3 Pro and OnePlus 9 Pro.

Besides that, other rumoured tech specs include a Snapdragon 870 chipset, a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 4300mAh battery with 65W fast charging technology. It should be running on realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11.

The realme GT Master Edition and Master Explorer Edition are expected to make their debut at an upcoming realme event on 21 July 2021. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There is a serious shortage of bread and this is what Gardenia said

As you might have read and heard from your friends and family, there is a shortage of stock here and there. Before we could get to day 7 of the Movement Restriction Order (MRO), Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd, released a statement over this matter and...it's not really good news per se. According to their official Facebook page, their factories have reached the maximum level and can no longer keep up with our hoarding ability.

Prior to the MRO, the company announced that they will continue to operate during this period since they fall under the food category. However, due to the overwhelming number of Malaysians grabbing God-knows-how-many loaves of bread from the shelves, this action eventually made the company respond to the situation of running out of bread.

In an indirect translation, the message reads:

Thank you for spending time writing to us about the situation of running out of Gardenia products in stores. We would like to inform that at the moment the production of bread in Gardenia factories have reached the maximum capacity. Therefore, we can no longer add the supply of our products in the market.

We also want to say thank you all for understanding and sorry for all the difficulties that have occurred."

Personally, we have also experienced a shortage of bread and usually you will only find the snack buns on the shelves. However, rumours have it that you can still find some loaves of bread in KK Mart, 99 Speedmart as well as GrabMart (early in the morning). It's worth checking them out if you're desperate for one.

Stay tuned for more local news at TechNave.com as we continue to monitor the control order period.


There is a shortage of chipsets and Qualcomm hopes to improve the supply soon

As the pandemic continues to hit the market, it seems that Qualcomm might have a shortage on its semiconductor. In fact, the company themselves gave a warning that they are struggling a bit to meet the demand, as confirmed by CEO Cristiano Amon.

Just so you know, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Samsung Electronics Co. import their supply to Qualcomm to manufacture and produce semiconductors. With that in mind, it also means these suppliers are also struggling to meet the demands. This is perhaps due to the number of people staying at home more now, getting computers and laptops for work and studying at home.

In other parts of the countries, more people are buying cars as well just so that they can avoid being in a cluster at several public kinds of transport. The chips for internet-connected devices are also included in the demand but there are just a few factories in Asia. Amon said and hopes that the supply can improve in Q2 of 2021.

Last year, Qualcomm also sort of struggle to produce parts for the Apple iPhone 12 series which delayed two models. It made Apple split the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro apart from the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max a month apart. Nonetheless, things still went well for the company. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There is a yoodo 20GB for RM20 promo but everyone missed it

In the midst of an unfamiliar period (cause you know, the Movement Restriction Order has begun), all Malaysians could think of was more information about their wellbeing. With that, it seems that a lot of people missed out a Yoodo promotion yesterday which is offering 20GB worth of Internet data for just RM20 only.

The campaign promo seems fairly straightforward. From their website, current users have to "Change Plan" and choose 20GB Base Data Plan with RM20 payment. On the other hand, new Yoodo users can order a new Yoodo SIM then do the same thing for the promo package. It's also worth noting that in the Terms and Conditions, "users may use Yoodo’s Renew Anytime feature to renew an existing data plan during the promo period to take advantage of the 20GB Base Data Plan for RM20."

You asked, and we answered! For our 2nd birthday, we are bringing back everyone's favourite deal! Get 20GB for only RM20...

20GB is really a lot of Internet data, and from what they are promoting in the video campaign promo, the 20GB can be used for streaming music, watching videos, or mobile gaming. Since most of the Malaysians are under partial lockdown, this is quite a good time for them to take advantage of the promo.

So what do you think? And are you also under partial lockdown? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There is going to be a movie about the rise and fall of BlackBerry

Yup, you read that right. There's going to be a movie about BlackBerry. The plot narrative would be the rise and fall of the once popular smartphone brand back in the 2000s. The news report has also announced that there is a director attached to the project, as well as two main casts for the lead role.

The director of the movie, Matt Johnson said that the title of the movie is just simply "BlackBerry". The plot could be similar to The Social Network, where it explores the business relationship between two friends and founders Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie. Jay Baruchel (from This is The End and Knocked Up) and Glenn Howerton (from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and A.P. Bio) have been cast and may play the two characters in the movie.

The BlackBerry movie will be based on the 2015 book “Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry” which was written by Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff, reporters from the Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail. There are other cast members for the movie as well, such as:

Will you check out the movie when it's complete and ready to release in the future? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There may not be a second Apple Event in October 2022

Usually, a second Apple Event would follow up after the launch of the latest iPhone series. The second round would typically show the latest Macs, MacBooks and iPads but this year, Apple may not even hold a livestream event.

Mark Gurman from Bloomberg speculated this rumour in his Power On newsletter. For those who don't know, he has a solid track record of predicting upcoming Apple products and devices. The reason why Apple may not have a livestream event is that there aren't enough products, so the company could just go for the press release instead.

On top of that, Gurman also said that there would be just three upcoming Apple devices - the Mac minis with an M2 and M2 Pro processor, a MacBook Pro with an M2 Pro and M2 Max in 14-inch and 16-inch respectively, and an iPad Pro with an M2 processor in both 11 and 12.9-inch.

Additionally, Gurman thinks the Mac Pro could be released in 2023. Other potential products for October include an updated Apple TV box with an A14 chipset and an Apple Headset. Of course, you're always welcome to take this news with a pinch of salt.

Apple has always done well in announcing a new device unexpectedly and could get a buzz in the news. Should that be the case, we would miss Apple's top-notch presentation style as some of them could be memes, particularly with Craig Federighi (the guy in the cover image above). Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There might be an SD865 variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G coming soon

It seems that there might be a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE variant coming soon that’s equipped with the Snapdragon 865 chipset but only supports up to 4G. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the local market.

Not only that, but our source seems to hint that it will come with largely the same specs as the original Galaxy S20 FE. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. What are your thoughts on a Galaxy S20 FE variant coming equipped with the Snapdragon 865 chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


There's a 160Hz refresh rate mode hiding inside the ASUS ROG Phone 3

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 is yet to arrive in Malaysia but while we wait, it seems that the folks from XDA-Developers just discovered that there is a hidden 160Hz refresh rate mode inside. For your information, the gaming phone is supposed to support up to 144Hz refresh rate only and there's a way to activate the 160Hz refresh rate mode.

While working on the ROG Phone 3, XDA discovered a debug command that unveiled the 160Hz mode. If you would like to try it out yourself, you will need to get an Android Debug Bridge on the PC and run the program (check their guide here) and enter the command "adb shell setprop debug.vendor.asus.fps.eng 1" (or "adb shell setprop debug.vendor.asus.fps.eng 0" to disable it). After you enter the command, restart your phone and the 160Hz mode should appear in the Display Settings.

Is the 160Hz mode a bluff? Well, XDA said that if you really want to test it out, you can visit testufo.com or download Fluid Simulation app to test the phone out. Moreover, there are plenty of mobile games supporting 120Hz and there's a good chance that a few of them could run on 160Hz mode. According to XDA, the Pac-Man mobile game app ran at 160FPS and has not encountered any problems with the phone using that mode for days.

ASUS Malaysia should be bringing in the ROG Phone 3 series in August or September so until then, please be patient! Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple could be working on a Watch model with hidden camera and flash

The devices around keep getting more sophisticated, so it's not surprising that someday we'd see smartwatches have unexpected features. Apple has been looking to innovate on smartwatches too, but one of the company's latest idea is wilder than you'd expect.

According to Wccftech, Apple has submitted a new patent to the USPTO describing a new Apple Watch with a hidden camera under the display. From what we understand, Apple plans to use some an under-display camera that will only appear when the camera function is in use. Also interesting is how the patent mentions that there will be a flash to go with it. If this becomes a reality, you'll be able to take a selfie using an Apple Watch. Neat, right?

Besides that, the patent also discusses Apple's ideas on how to develop a screen with a 'two-stage' display. One layer will be to display content for the watch, while the other will show slower images that move like a digital clock or text. The displays can also turn on and off automatically, depending on what's on display.

Of course, this is just at the patent stage, so there's no telling when such an Apple Watch would appear, if ever. With that said, is this a feature you would be interested in? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


There's a Crash Bandicoot Mobile game & it's only available in Malaysia (for now)

What? Crash Bandicoot is on mobile? Yes, you'd be surprised to learn that there's actually a Crash Bandicoot Mobile game app. What's more, it's currently only available on the Google Play Store in Malaysia! Sources say that it's likely a beta test before the mobile game rolls out and we tried it out ourselves to see what is it about.

If you've played Temple Run or something similar, this is essentially what Crash Bandicoot Mobile is about but with a story campaign in it. Crash will run by himself automatically so you just need to jump, spin and slide depending on the running course obstacles. There are currently 3 maps in the game which all came from the previous titles with secret paths, as well as able to collect items and ingredients to make bombs and rayguns (nice). As the mobile game is free to play, you can expect some microtransactions to appear there.

By the way, King, the makers of Candy Crush are the ones developing the mobile game. If you're also wondering how they got on hold of the franchise, that's because King is also owned by Activision Blizzard who are responsible for the N. Sane Trilogy and Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled Remastered.

Are you going to try out Crash Bandicoot Mobile? If you are, let us know what you think of the game on our Facebook page. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There's a G-SHOCK x ONE PIECE Watch Edition for ~RM1048 and it's releasing in July

Premium watch brands nowadays tend to come out with a special edition wearable based on a popular franchise. Take Seiko for instance, which revealed a very cool ONE PIECE limited edition last year that got a lot of fans drooling. This time, it's G-SHOCK's turn with their own ONE PIECE spin and it looks badass.

One of our writers happened to stumble upon this Facebook page and posted a few images of the G-SHOCK x ONE PIECE Watch Edition. The watch model is the GA-110 and you can see the Luffy as the main theme all over the watch and strap based on one of the iconic scenes from the franchise. You can also see the word "WANTED" on the right side of the watch face too and it glows in the dark. Pretty awesome, I'd say but anyway, check out the photos below!

As for the price, the watch is priced at 26,400 yen (~ RM1048) and will officially be on sale in Japan during July 2020. There's a small chance that it will ever come to Malaysia but hey, no one is stopping you from buying it online. If you are interested, you can visit the official website right here to check it out.

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


There's a Huawei P40 Pro in Aurora Green and it's unreleased

Huawei is no stranger when it comes manufacturing different smartphones with various colour models. It can be argued that they were also responsible for influencing the dual-tone design for the market as well but it seems that they left out one smartphone - a Huawei P40 Pro prototype in Aurora Green.

Leaked by "Bald Plus" on Weibo forums, the Aurora Green P40 Pro never made it out to the smartphone market industry for some reason. As the name suggests, the phone's body really reflects the colour of the aurora lights at night and I'm sure that it could have been a hit if it was released. For your information, the other colour variants for the phone are Silver Frost, Deep Blue Sea and Blush Gold in the Malaysian market.

Anyway, the Aurora Green P40 Pro tech specs are the same as before. This includes the Kirin 990 5G chipset, 50MP quad rear camera module, 4200mAh battery with 27 fast-charging technology and others. This was the last Huawei flagship to come with Google Mobile Services as well, which you can still buy in the official Huawei online store.

Huawei Malaysia is still quiet on the release on the Mate 40 series and we aren't sure if they plan to import them or not. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There's a RM1 Nintendo Switch on Shopee's 6.6 Super Sale and it starts tomorrow

Shopee's 6.6 Super Sale is upon us and many of you probably have bought a couple of things. We aren't surprised if the Nintendo Switch is one of your shopping lists, as it's one of the most sought gaming consoles during this Conditional Movement Control Order. If you still haven't got one, you stand a chance to win a RM1 Nintendo Switch tomorrow (6 June 2020)!

For Shopee users, RM1 ONE OR NOT is one of the popular features in every promo period where everyone stands a chance to win an item for just RM1. Shopee probably knows about the absurd price hike on the Nintendo Switch products lately so they are giving everyone a chance to win this baby home. To find the RM ONE OR NOT page, all you have to do is tap on "RM1 Deals" from the main menu -> scroll to the very bottom for 6.6 Shopee Games -> then tap on RM1 ONE OR NOT.

Besides the Nintendo Switch, you can also try your luck on the WD My Passport Portable Hard Disk USB 3.0, an Acer K202HQL A 19.5-inch LED LCD Monitor and an unknown smartphone brand called Haier Leisure L55s (which I think you shouldn't bother, the specs are too low). As long as you add these to your cart and purchase them on the next day, Shopee will officially announce the winners at 12PM on the following day. Users who didn't win anything will get their RM1 refund.

These promo deals are too good to pass on and it doesn't hurt to try. If you're feeling lucky these days, you ought to try it. Remember it's tomorrow so good luck, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There's a Smart Keyboard Trio 500 giveaway from buying a selected Samsung Smart Monitor

If you happen to be looking for a new monitor for your workstation at home, Samsung Malaysia might have something for you. In conjunction with Merdeka Day, the company is offering an exclusive gift with new smart monitor models which will end on 30 September 2021.

From the page, the exclusive gift is a Smart Keyboard Trio 500 in black or white worth RM179. Samsung Malaysia also added two new models which are the 27" M5 White Smart Monitor and 43" M7 Black Smart Monitor at the price of RM1488 and RM2888 respectively. Another smart monitor that comes with the same free keyboard is the 32" M7 Smart Monitor for RM1999 and many more.

On top of that, other Samsung gaming and normal monitors are also on sale with up to RM300 off. They won't come with the keyboard gift, though, but certainly a nice price if it fits your budget. One of the attractive monitors that caught our attention is the 27" Curved Gaming Monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate at a promo price of RM1399 (RRP RM1699).

For more information, you can visit the official promotion webpage right over here. Have fun shopping and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There's a bladeless handheld fan by Xiaomi and you can get it from as low as ~RM23

We talked about Xiaomi's foldable and leafless fan product before, so here comes another Xiaomi smart life product that looks really cool (#punintended). In another collaboration with Youpin, the company released a bladeless handheld fan (no official English name for this) and you can get this from as low as 39 Yuan (~RM23).

Using a minimalist design as usual, this compact bladeless fan uses a 7-aerofoil at the bottom to form a high-pressure air-flow. The air-flow will then be transferred to the top and pressurized again providing a wind speed of up to 7.52m/s, which can be adjustable. This also, in turn, generates a more natural wind flow with 3 different airspeed settings.

In addition, the “U-shaped” design of the bladeless fan actually brings in a large volume of air yet able to reduce the motor power consumption and noise. It's sophisticated, but the internal design keeps the modules in the handle running coaxially and the high-pressure airflow passes silently. The fan operation sound is around 55dB which is pretty quiet.

By the way, you'd be surprised to learn that this compact handheld device has a 2000mAh battery in it and can last up for 10 hours. In terms of size, it measures 195.5 x 69 x 57.5 mm so this device can easily fit into a handbag or even your pocket when walking around.

Currently, the recommended retail price is 69 Yuan (~RM41) but the crowdfunding has brought it down to just 39 Yuan (~RM23) which we mentioned. Would you get one? You can visit the online store here and we think it'll come in handy especially for a humid country like Malaysia. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There's a new CASIO BABY-G Pokemon watch that costs ~RM753

In case if you didn't know, this year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Pokemon franchise. So in conjunction with the special milestone, CASIO is collaborating with the Pokemon Company on a new CASIO BABY-G Pokemon watch (model BA-110PKC).

Using the Pokemon mascot, Pikachu, the watch is in pink with several Pikachu silhouettes all over the strap. It will be the second model featuring Pikachu and you can even spot a heart shape at the tip of the tail. Being a CASIO watch, it features shock and water-resistant as well as a decorated Pikachu at the back. The special package also comes with a legit Pokeball inside.

It will be released in Japan first for 19,800 Yen which is roughly around ~RM753. We aren't sure if CASIO will keep this as a Japanese exclusive but the company did import a CASIO BABY-G x Girls' Generation and Hello Kitty watch models here before. Plus, they imported a special One Piece and Dragon Ball Z G-SHOCK watch edition as well.

Would you get one if it was launched in Malaysia too? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


There's a new COVID-19 self assessment tool online launched by Ministry of Health Malaysia

Due to the uprising of COVID-19 reports over Malaysia, the Ministry of Health in Malaysia have decided to launch a new website in order to help Malaysians to check their health conditions online. In a collaboration with doctoroncall.com.my, visitors will be able to access advice with a number of questions before coming to a decision by the system if you're infected or not.

Upon visiting the page, you can choose to go either the Bahasa Malaysia or English forum and there are plenty of questions there for you to check out. There is also a Top Questions section on the right side of the page for a shortcut before you post your own and besides that, you can also see a few options such as Book Appointment, Consult a Doctor and more at the top so that's nice. For your information, all COVID-19 related details are official and provided by the Ministry of Health instead of some random chain messages from WhatsApp.

So far for Malaysia, the situation is under control despite having new cases. At this time of posting, there are 24 successful recovered COVID-19 patients. For more detail advice, you can check out the aforementioned website here.

Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.