Maxis users can now redeem 20% off from all AirAsia flights

Attention to all Maxis subscribers! Maxis is excited to let you know that starting today (30 March) until 1 April 2018, you will be entitled an extra 20% price discount for all AirAsia flights! Check out below on how you can enjoy this exclusive deal on the MyMaxis app:

• Step 1: Open the MyMaxis App and click "Deals"• Step 2: Search for AirAsia and tap on the deal• Step 3: Tap "Download Deal"• Step 4: Tap "Redeem Now" to view the promo code• Step 5: Tap the AirAsia link to be redirected to the promo page

On a side note, the discount price is only eligible for the travel period between 1 July and 30 September 2018. Also for Hotlink users, you are also entitled to this and you can simply get the promo code at www.hotlink.com.my.

Are you still reading? What are you waiting for? Go claim it and stay tuned for more Maxis news at TechNave.com.


Maxis users complaining about lines getting barred even though they have made the full payment

There's nothing scarier than a network breakdown happening at this time. During this pandemic, people depend on it even more than ever before to communicate with each other. With that said, some unlucky Maxis users are facing the issue of getting their lines barred even though they have made the full payment.

According to the comments under Maxis' latest Facebook post, many users complaint about that their lines are barred although they have apparently cleared out the payment. Some also complaint about Maxis' customer service not picking up their calls or took too long to connect with an agent. It is unclear what Maxis is facing right now and let's hope that the next post will be about the fix.

Let us know what you think about this issue on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local tech updates.


Maxis users may have to wait until April 2023 to get 5G network access

If you’re a Maxis user, then we have some bad news for you as you’d have to wait a bit longer to enjoy access to the 5G network in our country. This is following the telco’s announcement that it will postpone seeking its shareholders’ approval on the entry into the 5G access agreement with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB).

As reported by Bernama, Maxis clarified that it would wait until the government had finalised the 5G implementation policy. As we’ve reported previously, the Malaysian Government is reviewing the rollout of the national 5G network.

Moreover, on 13 January 2023, the government announced that the 5G network implementation policy is expected to be tabled before the Cabinet by the end of the first quarter of 2023. Accordingly, Maxis in a statement last Friday (20 January 2023) said that it will postpone the seeking of shareholders’ approval until after the implementation policy is finalised.

Hence, given the timeframe, it is likely that Maxis would only be joining the 5G access agreement with DNB in April 2023. Currently, the telco is the only major Mobile Network Operator (MNO) that has yet to join the agreement, with U Mobile, Celcom Axiata, Digi, Telekom Malaysia (TM) and YTL Communications (Yes) all already offering 5G network access to their customers.

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


Maxis volunteers build homes for Orang Asli from the ground up

Maxis volunteers, together with the Orang Asli families, in front of their brand new home

During the month of August, Maxis and its media agencies built a brand new home for two Orang Asli families each at Perkampungan Orang Asli Serendah, Rawang, Selangor. Held in two separate sessions from 19-21 August and 26-28 August, more than 60 volunteers completed building the homes from the ground up, with guidance from building specialists provided by EPIC Homes.

Called the Maxis Kongsi Home project, the company teamed up with Malaysia’s top online shopping destinations and EPIC Homes to create an innovative new way to give back to the local community by crowdfunding homes for families who has no safe place to live. Online shoppers simply needed to visit these shopping sites to purchase building materials for community home-building projects by EPIC Homes.

It was an unforgettable experience for these passionate volunteers to say the least. Here’s what some of the Maxis volunteers had to say:

“It was an amazing experience to be part of a team doing something that is not only fun and educational, but one that actually made a huge change in someone’s life. It shows what creativity and passion can do when blended with energy and enthusiasm.” said Adzhar Ibrahim who is also Maxis’ Head of People & Organisation.

“I think this is one of the most emotionally connected volunteering programmes I’ve ever been part of. Building this with friends from Maxis was so engaging and the sense of fulfillment is not something that we can get easily in any other CR programs. I definitely look forward to participating in more of this type of initiatives.” said Thum Wei Wen.

“It was truly a humbling experience, to see the children smiling and playing around their new home and tears of joy coming from their parents.. I’m just glad to be able to be a part of this new start in their life.” said a humbled Shazmin Ghazali.

“Little did I know I would be venturing into one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The camaraderie, enthusiasm passion and dedication to build a new home for a family made the journey an exhilarating and memorable one.” said Kunal Gupta.

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Here are few thousands worth of pure dedication and passion:

Stay tuned for more Maxis news at Technave.com.


Maxis wants to reach out to 100000 students in rural communities with eKelas

Maxis have officially launched their eKelas programme with the aim of extending it to the 118 Pusat Internet 1Malaysia under their care (there are actually 730 such centres). Eventually, they hope to reach out to 100000 students in rural communities over the next five years. Granted, the eKelas programme has already been live as a pilot programme since September 2015, but Maxis are looking to expand their efforts to improve Science, Mathematics and English for form 1, 2 and 3 students.

The eKelas programe utilizes live tutorial sessions, group projects, videos and competitions to build the knowledge and confidence of students through technology. You can sign up or check out more details at the Maxis eKelas site.


Maxis will be offering up to 800Mbps speeds starting next week

An image has been leaked, showing contents on what could be the new Maxis Fibre Plans which are due to be announced sometime next week according to Amanz.my.

Based on the image, Maxis will be offering 3 new Fibre Plans with speeds of 800Mbps, 500Mbps, and 300Mbps with the price of RM299, RM219, and RM149 respectively. Not only that, those who have subscribed to the 500Mbps, as well as the 800Mbps package, will be eligible for 2 free Mesh WiFi devices which will help improve the WiFi coverage around the house.

It also appears that there is no stated voice call limit, as well as internet data quota on the new plans. Stay tuned to TechNave.com, as we provide updates as soon as Maxis announces their new plans sometime next week.


Maxis will offer free 1 million World Cup Qatar 2022 sooka single match passes for customers

Today, Maxis announced that the company will be offering free one million World Cup Qatar 2022 sooka live match passes for all its customers to redeem. In other words, all Maxis Postpaid, Hotlink Postpaid, Hotlink Prepaid and Maxis Home Fibre customers can stream the World Cup for free any of the 64 matches live.

As part of its #SebolaSuara campaign, it will begin from 20 November until 18 December 2022. The aforementioned customers can redeem the passes on both Maxis and Hotlink apps by looking out for the unique code generated daily. The free pass is valid for one match of the customer’s choice per day on a first-come, first-served basis.

Moreover, Maxis Postpaid and Hotlink customers can also get a free 10GB Mobile Internet Pass to utilize on sooka for 30 days after redemption. In addition, each live match pass comes with an extra 1GB of high-speed data for the best viewing experience.

Maxis mentioned that there will be a lot more activities for every Malaysian football fan to watch out for, so stay tuned for that. To find out more about the offers under the #SebolaSuara campaign and the 5G Device Sale, visit www.maxis.com.my.


Maxis will only be offering 5G network access to its customers after January 2023

Maxis Bhd’s board of directors have announced that the company will be seeking shareholders’ approval to enter into the 5G access agreement with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB). Moreover, the company intends to complete the approvals process by January 2023 and will only commercially launch 5G-related products and services afterwards.

Previously, we reported that Maxis is the only one out of the six major mobile network operators (MNOs) in Malaysia yet to sign the agreement. As reported by Bernama, the telco company clarified that its board has assessed the governance requirements for the agreement and believes that it is mandatory for the company to seek shareholders’ approval. More so, given the nature of the access agreement and the substantial undertaking involved.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia yesterday (2 November 2022), Maxis said that the move is in accordance with Section 223 of the Companies Act 2016 and para 10.07 of the Bursa Main Market Listing Requirements. In the same statement, Maxis stressed that the company is committed to playing an active and leading role in bringing 5G to the nation, in line with the government’s digital ambitions through DNB’s network.

Besides that, Maxis asserted that it is looking forward to bringing the best of 5G services and converged solutions to all its customers. Furthermore, the company is focused on launching 5G as part of its suite of offerings in the near future, subject to shareholders’ approval, though further announcements setting out the details will only be provided in “due course”.

So, what do you guys think of this move by Maxis? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news from Malaysia and beyond!


Maxis wins Ad of the Year at the YouTube Ads Awards Malaysia

Just last Friday, the YouTube Ads Awards Malaysia celebrated and honored 2016’s most outstanding ad creatives on Malaysia’s most popular video platform, YouTube for its daily destination for entertainment, information and education. Presented by YouTube Malaysia, this first-ever award of its kind honored the brands and agencies, as well as the creators, whose creative works expand beyond marketing to capture the hearts and minds of viewers through creative execution and compelling storytelling.

The biggest winner of the night was Maxis, who brought home the Ad of the Year award for its entry ‘The Last Kite Maker’, which also won the awards for Best Tech / Telco Ad, Best Storytelling and Best Long Form Ad. ‘The Last Kite Maker’ tells the compelling story of Pak Shafie, who dreams of experiencing flight through the traditional kites he has been making for the last half century.

Below is the list of finalists and winners of YouTube Malaysia Ads Awards 2016:

Lastly, four Malaysian YouTube creators were also honored at the awards show with YouTube Silver buttons in recognition of their subscriber base climbing past the 100,000 mark:

YouTube Malaysia Ads Awards is supported by the Malaysian Advertising Association (MAA) and Advertising + Marketing Magazine, the official content partner. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


ASUS ZenFone 7 series will be revealed on 26 August

The last time we saw ASUS ZenFone 7 series is because the devices have gotten their Bluetooth SIG certifications. With that happened, many are expecting the ZenFone 7 and ZenFone 7 Pro to be launched soon. Now, the event for the launch has been officially confirmed and it's going to happen on 26 August in Taiwan.

Bearing the model numbers ZS670KS and ZS671KS, the series has just been certified on Bluetooth SIG with Bluetooth 5.1 earlier this month. Other than that, not much official has been revealed at the moment. However, there were still rumours saying that the two will have different chipsets. It is expected that the Zenfone 7 will feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 while the Pro features Snapdragon 865+.

True or not, the tech specs and features of the devices will eventually be revealed on 26 August. Let's see if ASUS is able to rock the brand's flagship series like how they did with their gaming ROG Phone series!

Let us know if you're excited about the launch event on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone news.


MaxisONE Club members to enjoy up to 50% discounts on over 500 e-commerce sites

Dushyan Vaithiyanathan, Maxis’ Head of Consumer Business (5th from left, bottom row) and Arjun Varman, Maxis’ Head of Postpaid (7th from left, top row), together with the representatives from Maxis’ ecommerce partners, at today’s media event at Menara Maxis

As MaxisONE Club has reached 1 million members nationwide, Maxis has announced new exciting benefits for their MaxisONE Club members today which include 50% extra cashback, deeper discounts and special VIP deals with over 500 top e-commerce sites, from AirAsiaGo to Zalora, and from online groceries to swimwear to smart TVs.

Below are the three privileges for MaxisONE Club members:

Maxis users who has one of the MaxisONE Plan above will have instant entry to the benefits

"Almost half of Malaysian consumers shop online monthly and 66% of them now shop via their mobile phones, which is higher than the global average. Giving our MaxisONE Club members better cashback and discounts whenever they shop online - whether it's hotel rooms, TVs, fashion or groceries - just makes perfect sense for Maxis. We're grateful to all our many e-commerce partners who helped make these new shopping experiences happen for out customers." said Dushyan Vaithiyanathan, Maxis Head of Consumer Business.

To check your MaxisONE Club status, simply download the MaMaxis App and check the amazing online deals right away. Aside from that, Maxis also announced better online shopping benefits for other Maxis postpaid customers, which is enjoying a 10% discount during monthly Maxis PayDay Sales via Lazada and can also enjoy hundreds of dining, shopping and other lifestyle deals via MyMaxis App.


MaxisONE Plan customers to receive 2x data upgrade for free!

Maxis customers under the MaxisOne Plan will now receive at the minimum two times the data quota when the company executes a free upgrade exercise from 15 and 19 of November. Across the board, customers will get more data, for free.

All MaxisOne Plan (MOP) customers will get the upgrade, from the lostes MOP98 all the way to MOP188. The upgrade will be as follows:

A caveat is that the data upgrade will be split into all-day data, and 4G weekend data. The highest data quota will be for MOP188, where users will get 50GBs of data (25GB all-day and 25GB weekend). Even MaxisONE Share supplementary lines will get upgraded to 2x more data -to 10GB, again at no extra cost (5GB all-day + 5GB 4G Weekend).

At the same time, Maxis also added Tonton as well as Netflix to their streaming service called Maxis TVNow, where users gets a dedicated 5GB of data for video streaming. Other services include iflix and Viu. Maxis also has a promotion where customers can get smartphones from RM1, details can be checked here.

That is very generous of Maxis to upgrade MasxisONE customers with more data. We would love to get the whole data quota anytime of the day, but we are not complaining about more data to use. Thanks Maxis!


MaxisONE Prime now offers unlimited data for both mobile and home fibre plan

As of 15 November 2018, Maxis has revamped its MaxisONE Prime and it's great news for every subscriber of the said plan. From now onwards, the MaxisONE Prime has unlimited data for both mobile and home fibre broadband starting from RM98 (mobile plan/MOP) or RM89 (home fibre plan) only!

On top of that, MaxisONE Prime subscribers will get to enjoy a wide variety of high-end smartphones with up to 50% off as well as some promotions on Zerolution360 if they sign up for MOP128 and above with a new Share Line. However, do note that these offers will be available for a limited period of time so it's best to act quickly before it's over. Below is a list of benefits of what you and your family can enjoy with the new MaxisONE Prime:

If this is what you're looking for, you may visit any nearest Maxis Centre nationwide or visit www.maxis.com.my/prime to customize your plan based on the number of mobile lines and home fibre speed needed. Stay tuned for more Maxis news at TechNave.com.


MaxisONE Prime officially launched from RM367 for Malaysia's families, endless data for everyone and more on home fibre + 4G Wireless

Maxis officially launched their MaxisONE Prime Internet plan over their home fibre network with 4G Wireless as a just-in-case backup network. Offering 1 primary fibre and 1 primary mobile line and up to 4 additional mobile lines, speeds range from 30Mbps, 50Mbps and 100Mbps. The entry-level 30Mbps fibre line with 1 Mobile line is priced from RM367 but you can upgrade the aforementioned speeds, add on a mobile line at RM48 per line and choose to add on smartphones via Zerolution, a HDTV and more devices via monthly payments.

Technically, there is no limit to downloads or any sort of throttling but they mentioned that after 300GBs or if there is congestion, some of the streamed videos may be toned down to SD or 480p resolutions. In addition, One dedicated Maxperts team and a priority customer helpline will also be available for any home WiFi setup or other technical hiccups. Check out www.maxis.com.my/prime for more details.


MaxisONE Share now allows each Share Line to own a smartphone on Zerolution for RM48/month

For the first time ever, Maxis is introducing a new feature called MaxisONE Share for MaxisONE Plan users. Users of the said plan can now purchase any latest smartphone on Zerolution and this means that the Maxis family can now own up to five smartphones in just under one account, for just RM48 a month for the plan price.

Previously, only the principal line can purchase a device but now the plan allows you to do more. Below is a list of what families can enjoy through the newly enhanced MaxisONE Share:

For more information or to sign up now, you can visit www.maxis.com.my/share or your nearest Maxis store. Stay tuned for more Maxis news at TechNave.com.


MaxisONE plan gives free Spotify Premium and free music streaming with 15GB

Are you a Spotify and Maxis user? Well you’re in luck! Especially if you’re a MaxisONE customer, because Maxis is going to give free Spotify Premium subscription offer to all MaxisONE users. Not only that, they are also giving away 15GB of free streaming data for those who have subscribed to Spotify Premium (sweet), however keep in mind that this is only for music streaming in Spotify.

To get started, Maxis users will need to access the MyMaxis app and tap on the Spotify banner. A note to existing Spotify Premium users who already subscribed with their credit cards, you must cancel your current subscription first before you can get the free premium. And also (oddly) users must use their Maxis 3G/4G mobile data to activate the process, not WiFi.

MaxisONE plan 128/158/188 customers will be granted free of charge for Spotify Premium, while those who are not under the MaxisONE will be offered a RM9.99 monthly fee for the ad-free subscription. Hotlink users can get Free Spotify Premium too but only those who have a monthly internet plan of 1GB and above.

Visit Maxis’s webpage of the Spotify promo for more information!


MaxisONE plan users are getting a free 10GB Internet data upgrade

Today, Maxis just gave their customers a very early Christmas gift. From now on, all MaxisONE users are getting a new update on their Internet data pool, which is getting an extra 10GB Internet data and they no longer have to use it between weekday and weekend too. Oh, did I mention it's free? Because it is.

However, do note that only the ones with MaxisONE Plan 128 and above will only have the no-split All Day data usage. That means if you're on MaxisONE 98, you're still getting the free 10GB Internet data and it's now 15GB weekday + 15GB 4G weekend (hey, it's something). In addition, the MaxisONE Share is still the same at RM48 per month with 5GB weekday + 5GB 4G weekend, as well as having unlimited calls to all local networks.

For more information, kindly head over to Maxis' page about the new update here and stay tuned for more Maxis news at TechNave.com.


Maybank: All new Secure2u activations will be permanently moved to the MAE app starting October

Maybank has recently announced that activation of its secure verification feature Secure2U will be permanently moved from the M2U MY app to the MAE app. The bank said that this is part of its continuous effort to safeguard customers’ online banking security.

Shared on its official website, Maybank urges customers to download the MAE app to activate their Secure2u. However, Maybank clarified that it will still allow customers to approve transactions as usual via the M2U MY app if they have already registered Secure2u on the said app.

Moreover, starting 8 October 2022, Maybank will further strengthen customers’ online banking security by enhancing the Secure2u feature on the MAE app with a 12-hour activation period when you enable Secure2u on a different device. Maybank claims that this would help to prevent unauthorised approvals.

Find out more regarding the move to MAE here. So, what do you guys think of this new security measure from Maybank Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


Maybank Championship 2017 to showcase VR technology and cashless transaction next week

In this coming Wednesday (8 February 2017), there will be a technology showcase held at Saujana Golf & Country Club. Simply called the Maybank Championship 2017 with the theme “Golf Like Never Before”, the event aims to showcase tech-enhanced offerings that will change the way people interact with and participate in world-class golfing events.

Technology showcase will include some immersive VR experience, as well as course-wide cashless transaction demonstrations and many other activities; such as Village activities, entertainment, and even Post-round media interviews of selected players that are coming into media centre for a short press conference post round.

Stay tuned for more news as we will be there to cover the VR experience and the newly adopted cashless transaction that will change the way you buy things.


Maybank Kill Switch now temporarily deactivates Credit and Charge cards… just not Debit cards yet

Maybank has extended their Kill Switch service to also include Credit and Charge cards on top of your existing MAE account and access. As before, you can access the Kill Switch feature via the “…” symbol in the MAE app or go to Settings > Security > Kill Switch on the site.

Like before, this will instantly close off access to the deactivated Credit Card, Charge Card or account and the only way you can reactivate it is to call their Customer Care hotline or visit a nearby branch to verify your identity. Unfortunately, this service still does not cover debit cards just yet, so you should still be wary about providing SMS access on your phone to any third-party apps.

Stay safe folks. Go check out Maybank's site for more details. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest in tech news.


ASUS ZenFone 7 tech specs leaked and it'll come equipped with 60Hz LCD display and triple camera setup

Based on a statement by ReaMeizu, it seems that the upcoming ASUS ZenFone 7 will come equipped with a 60Hz LCD display, which is quite surprising since most smartphones manufacturers are adopting higher refresh rate displays. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing, another source did mention that it is most likely to reduce the price of the smartphone.

As for the tech specs, the upcoming ASUS ZenFone smartphone will come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, 6.4-inch FHD+ display, as well as a 5000mAH internal battery. In terms of the camera, the device will most likely have a 64MP + 12MP + ToF sensor in the rear while the front-facing selfie camera remains largely unknown.

Asus Zenfone 7 Specs.•6.4 inch LCD BOE FHD+ Display With 60Hz Refresh Rate•Goodix FP Scanner Present On Rear On Side Mounted•Snapdragon 865 5G•Triple Rear Flip Camera With Dual Led Flash64MP Main Sony IMX686 + 12MP Ultra + Wide IMX363 + TOFSource https://t.co/YzrWBfrCEH pic.twitter.com/A7AGDKLwX8

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the ASUS ZenFone 7 only have a 60Hz display? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Maybank: Secure2u will fully replace OTP for all services by June 2023

Previously, we reported that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) told banks in our country to migrate from OTP to more secure authentication. Today, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has pledged its commitment to the call and will fully replace OTP via SMS with its Secure2u authentication system by June 2023.

In a statement today, Maybank said that the move was in line with BNM’s new measures to heighten online banking security in Malaysia. Maybank further asserted that currently, it only allows one Secure2u device per account holder to minimise the possibility of a customer’s online banking details being compromised or used by any third party.

Furthermore, Maybank also alerts a customer via SMS, push notification and e-mail when Secure2u is registered on a new device. This measure is an added security measure implemented by Maybank to ensure customer account security.

Previously, Maybank also increased security measures for Secure2u activations, whereby it will only be available via the MAE app. Starting this October, customers can no longer activate Secure2u via the M2U My app.

So, what do you guys think of this move by Maybank? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Maybank announces Apple Pay support on an official web page that has been taken down

Earlier today, AmBank published a web page revealing its support for Apple Pay. However, due to unknown reasons, it has been taken down. Until now, Maybank goes through the same thing by publishing a web page dedicated to the payment service and deleting it afterwards.

Despite that, the source still manages to grab some information from there. Maybank says the service is supported through Maybank Visa, Maybank Mastercard and even Maybank American Express. These include credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards. Meanwhile, corporate cards are not supported under Apple Pay.

The service is definitely coming to Malaysia, with these banks accidentally publishing their web pages for the announcement. If you don't know much about Apple Pay, it basically allows the users to link a bank card to their Apple products and use them to make payments in stores or online. It's achieved through NFC on the devices.

Are you excited about the arrival of Apple Pay in Malaysia? Share with us how you feel about it by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Maybank customers can now ask for money and collect payments with DuitNow Request

Maybank recently announced support for DuitNow Request, an easy way to ask for money from friends and family or request payments from business partners. With the new feature, Maybank2u web or MAE app users can easily send a DuitNow Request, with the payer only having to click ‘Pay’ to send the money.

According to Maybank’s official website, this feature allows users to easily keep track of who owes them money and their payment statuses. Moreover, you can also see your DuitNow Request summary anytime, anywhere and skip the awkwardness of verbally asking for money from your payer, with the money being instantly received once they accept your request.

In order to send a DuitNow Request, all you need is just one of the payer’s details below:

However, do note that this service is only usable with payers who have registered for DuitNow ID via the above details. In order to send a DuitNow Request, all you need is to follow these steps based on your preferred platform:

No fee will be charged for using DuitNow Request for transactions below RM4999.99, though there is an RM0.50 fee if you pay DuitNow Request of RM5,000 and above. Besides that, Maybank has set the daily DuintNow payment default limit to RM3,000, which can be changed to up to RM10,0000 maximum per DuitNow Request and paying DuitNow Request has a maximum limit of RM50,000 a day.

Users can set their limit via the Maybank2u web by logging in > ‘Settings’ > ‘Pay & Transfer’ > ‘Transfer Limit’ > ‘DuitNow Transfer to Bank Account’. As of the time of writing, anyone whose DuitNow ID or account number is tied to a participating bank of DuitNow Request can use DuitNow Request.

Awesome! So, what do you guys think of DuitNow Request by Maybank? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


Maybank introduces ATM Cash-out to let you withdraw money without an ATM card

Did Maybank just make withdrawing money from an ATM easier? The short answer is yes, and you don't need any ATM cards either to perform the task. As the title suggests, you can just use the MAE app on your phone to scan a QR code and voila, the money will come out.

Apparently, this upcoming new feature was announced just last week but Maybank made no sound about it. The ATM Cash-out function is actually hidden inside the "Manage" button in the Quick Actions section there. Tap on it and manually adjust your Quick Actions to put ATM Cash-out replacing whichever action you don't need.

To begin using ATM Cash-out, you will need to log in with your password for security purposes and enter an OTP number sent to your phone number. However, you will also need to wait 24 hours before using the feature for security reasons after you're all one. Since we have to wait, we are guessing that a few or most Maybank ATMs should have the QR code ready for it.

If you are wondering if the person behind could steal your money via QR code, it won't be easy because it still requires your MAE app's 6-pin digit passcode or fingerprint sensor to permit the withdrawal. And that's pretty much it! This will make withdrawing money feel safer, at least in our opinion.

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


Maybank introduces the mobile wallet MaybankPay

While other countries are busy using Android Pay, Apple Pay or Samsung Pay for their daily payment convinience, we as a country have yet to embrace wireless payment technology – until now. Maybank just introduced MaybankPay, the banking company’s own mobile payment service via smartphones and supported devices.

Customers just need to tap their smartphone to any wireless payment consoles at participating stores, and payment will be deducted from their accounts automatically – no cards necessary.

However there are some drawbacks to the system. For one, MaybankPay is currently limited only to Visa credit, debit, and prepaid cards. The service is also limited to 19 Android devices, but Maybank has assured that more models will be supported once adequate testing have been made. No news of iOS devices as of today.


Maybank launches Shopee VISA Credit Card, with Shopee Coins and Vouchers to be earned

It's clear these days that traditional banks see the importance of integrating with e-commerce platforms. Maybank, VISA Malaysia, and Shopee have partnered up to launch a new VISA credit card. As you can imagine, this is a new credit card that provides its users with benefits and rewards when shopping on Shopee.

According to Shopee, Malaysians are spending an average of 20% more time shopping online on Shopee. This new Shopee VISA Credit Card will let these shoppers gain more from their purchases, both through online and offline spending. Customers can start applying for the card starting tomorrow (1 July 2020), provided their age is between 21 to 65 and have an annual income of RM36000.

Once successful applicants receive their cards, there will be special offers available. All card owners can get 5000 Shopee Coins after they spend RM300 within 60 days of receiving their card. As part of Shopee's 7.7 Mid Year Sale, those who sign up before 7 July 2020 will also receive RM500 worth of Shopee vouchers when they spend RM300 within 45 days. Besides that, the card comes with a host of other benefits. This includes 5x Shopee Coins for purchases made via Shopee every 28th of the month, 4x Shopee Coins for dining, and many more.

If you buy stuff from Shopee often enough, this credit card could be a great option for you. But with that said, what are your thoughts about it? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Maybank offers free WiFi in 64 branches nationwide

The next time you are busy lining up at your local Maybank, check if they have WiFi on offer. Selected branches around Malaysia now gives out free WiFi access to their customer while waiting in line.

Access to the WiFi network is given when the customers takes their queue ticket, which comes with a One-Time Password to access the network at the bottom of the ticket. This will be useful for those who are stuck in line at the bank.

A list of the branches with the service is available here (PDF link), and from the list, it is mostly the bigger branches that will offer WiFI. Interestingly, the spread of branches with WiFi is quite good, with all major cities accounted for.


Maybank's Cross-Border DuitNow QR is now available for Thailand and Indonesia

In case you didn't know, Malaysians can now make QR Payments in Singapore via the MAE app. Maybank did announce that it plans to expand the feature to other countries and today, the MAE QR Payment is now available for Thailand and Indonesia.

To recap, the MAE QR Payment or also known as Cross-Border DuitNow QR allows MAE users to make cashless payments in the aforementioned counties. As stated on Maybank's website, the daily transaction limit is RM1000 or equivalent to RM1000 in foreign currency or up to the daily limit you've set.

To use the Cross-Border DuitNow QR, you just have to visit the QR page on your MAE app and scan the supported foreign QR codes (image above). After scanning, you will need to key in the payable amount in foreign currency and it will show you how much Ringgit is displayed. You will need to authorise it if it's more than RM250.

For more information, you may visit the official web portal right over here.


Maybank's website and Maybank2u app is currently experiencing technical difficulties

It seems that the Maybank2u website, as well as the Maybank2u app, is currently experiencing technical difficulties which are causing these services to load extremely slow. With that being said, Maybank has mentioned on their Facebook page that those who are keen on performing banking transactions should use the MAE app as it is not affected by the technical difficulties.

If you’re keen on downloading the MAE app by Maybank, you can do so via the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. We’ll be sure to provide an update as soon as the Maybank2u, as well as the app, is working normally.

Would you be keen on performing your transactions on the MAE App? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com


Maybank services is down again for the second time but not the MAE app

Update - The services are stable now, you can now resume your transaction on the website and M2U app

Since this morning, it has been reported that both the M2U mobile app and Maybank website are experiencing service interruptions. This is the second time already since the last one about a few days ago but you can still do your transaction business on the MAE app. Wait...why isn't MAE down?

No, really. Asking the serious question here - why is the MAE app still up and running while the other two are down? Of course, maybe it's just a coincidence but it's also the second time. We are just throwing our wild conspiracy theory here but maybe, just maybe, Maybank could be secretly doing this on purpose so that you can use the MAE app more.

#MBBAlert Kindly be informed that our Maybank2u web and app are currently experiencing some intermittent slowness but...

In case you didn't know, the MAE app will replace the Maybank2U app eventually but there is no timeline given by the company on when it would happen. It introduced back in October as a new simplified way for Malaysians to manage their finance and there's a new MAE Visa Debit Card as well which can be used overseas. If you would like to read more about it, you can check it out right here.

Anyway, we will be keeping an eye on Maybank's situation here. So do check back here on the update. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip listed on Google Play Services for AR

While smaller phones are considered niche these days, there are enough people who still prefer them. That's why it's great that ASUS is allegedly working on a 5.9-inch ZenFone 8 variant. But now our question is: Could this be a clamshell phone?

According to 9to5Google, Google has included an ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip in the Google Play Services AR list. This is clearly a ZenFone 8 series device, but it's unknown whether the 'Flip' refers to the flip camera or its form factor. The latter seems unlikely, considering that ASUS would have teased it by now if it had something like that.

Besides the ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip, seven other new devices have also been listed. Samsung's Galaxy A52 4G, A72 4G, and Galaxy A82 5G are the more prominent additions. But there's also the realme 8 Pro that we wrote about earlier, as well as the OPPO Reno 5 Pro+ 5G Bosch (probably some special edition).

Anyway, Google seems to have removed mentions of the device from the list, but we're quite intrigued by the possibility of a foldable ASUS ZenFone 8. But do you think such a phone actually exists? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Maybank services will be temporarily down for 29 minutes on 11 December 2020

Please take note that starting from 11:30 pm until 11:59 pm on 11 December 2020 (Friday), there will be some services from Maybank that are will not be available during this period. To minimize any inconvenience, please perform your transactions in advance.

The services include the Maybank2u & Online Payments, Maybank2u App, MAE App, QRPay Biz App, Wealth App, FPX Payment, IVR, Debit Card Transactions, ATM, Smart Recycle Machine (SRM), and Cheque Deposit Machine.

For more information, you may write to them at [email protected] To know more about tech news, you may stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Maybank to perform another short service maintenance on 24 July 2021

Just a few minutes ago, Maybank just announced that there will be another maintenance happening across several of its services. Just like before, it will be just for 29 minutes, starting from 11.30 PM until 11.59 PM on 24 July 2021 which is a Saturday.

According to the short Facebook post, the daily maintenance was brought forward so that the Maybank customers can enjoy online shopping at midnight. This move is probably in line with Shopee Malaysia's 25 July Payday Sale from midnight until 2 AM, eventually leading up to 8.8. You can check out what Shopee has in store for the upcoming Payday Sale here.

In case you're wondering, the Maybank services included are Maybank2u, the MAE app, QRPayBiz app and the Wealth App. In addition, the FPX Online Payments, Debit Card Transactions as well as Self Service Machines (ATMs, Cash Deposit and Cheque Deposit machines) will be on maintenance. With that in mind, do make sure you have topped up the amount in your Shopee eWallet first before you encounter any problems.

That's all, folks. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Maybank warns consumers to never give suspicious apps permission to view and read SMS

Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has warned its consumers to be wary when making online transactions as scammers are now utilising new and sophisticated scam tactics to trick them. These include creating fake apps, phishing sites and creating scam ads on social media.

As reported by Bernama, Maybank in a statement yesterday said that given the rise in e-commerce activities due to the pandemic, fraudsters are finding new ways to scam unsuspecting users. One common tactic that customers may fall prey to begins with them coming across an unbelievably cheap deal or advertisement on a social media website.

Furthermore, Maybank also advised users to not install or download any apps or APK files that are suspicious and not from the official source. Users are also warned against clicking on suspicious links that are sent via chat messages, including through SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger and others.

Maybank further advised consumers to not give apps permission to send or view SMS and to not ignore any warnings from your smartphone’s OS, especially when downloading a new file. Besides that, users are also warned against entering banking details on any suspicious apps or websites.

The bank then reaffirmed the safety and security of its customers’ funds and online banking transactions are prioritised at all times. Maybank thus stressed that its online banking platforms and apps are secure, safe and employ strong security controls to combat cyber threat.

What do you guys think of this statement by Maybank? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Maybank will be conducting system maintenance from 11:30PM onwards on 4 May 2021

Maybank has officially announced on their Facebook page stating that their routine system maintenance that was scheduled to be conducted on 5 May 2021 from 12:00 AM to 12:30 AM will be brought forward to 4 May 2021 from 11:30 PM to 11:59 PM. With that being said, you will be able to make online purchases during any 5.5 online shopping deals from e-commerce websites such as Lazada and Shopee.

During the maintenance, apps such as M2U, MAE, QRPayBiz, and Wealth, as well as FPX Online Payments, Debit Card Transactions will not be usable. Not only that but ATMs, Cash Deposit and Cheque Deposit machines will not be accessible as well.

What are your thoughts on Maybank bringing their routine maintenance forward? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Maybank will have a short service maintenance in preparation for 7.7 Mid Year Sales

In preparation for the 7.7 Mid Year Sales, Maybank just posted an announcement about they will be doing their maintenance on 6 July 2021 (Tuesday). It will be just for 29 minutes, starting from 11.30 PM until 11.59 PM.

For those who are wondering, the Maybank services that are included are Maybank2u, the MAE app, QRPayBiz app and the Wealth App. On top of that, FPX Online Payments, Debit Card Transactions as well as Self Service Machines (ATMs, Cash Deposit and Cheque Deposit machines) will be on maintenance as well. Be sure to do the transactions you need beforehand.

By the way, we recently did the 7.7 Mid Year Sale compilation for tech gadget enthusiasts. In our list here, you can get some attractive deals from Samsung, OPPO, Xiaomi, Apple and vivo. If you're looking for some house appliances or other gadgets (laptops, TV, audio and more), Shopee has a tone of them as well.


Maybank will replace SMS TAC with Secure2u for transactions of RM5000 and above

Just last night, Maybank announced that Maybank users who make transactions of RM5000 and above will no longer use SMS TAC anymore. This initiative will take effect from 16 February 2021 onwards and the SMS TAC will be replaced by Secure2u.

While Maybank didn't really give the reason why, we think it may have something to do with preventing gullible Malaysians from being scammed easily. Over the past few months during the pandemic, we have already read quite a number of cases about scammed victims who gave away their SMS TAC number carelessly. The latest one was about a Malaysian who went into a fake Maybank website and lost his money.

Making transactions of RM5,000 and above on Maybank2u? Enjoy a safer and easier way to authorise them with Secure2u! ...

So anyway, starting from 16 February as aforementioned, Secure2u will replace SMS TAC and will be the only way to approve transactions that are above RM5000. If you are planning to transfer a huge amount of cash online, make sure you already have your Secure2u activated on your Maybank2u MY app. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Maybank2U app, ATMs and other services will have a system maintenance on 19 June

Here's a public service announcement - Maybank just announced that there will be a system maintenance exercise soon. Scheduled on 19 June 2021, all the Maybank ATMs, Self Service Terminals, Maybank2U and Mobile Banking Services will not be available.

On their official Facebook post, both the Maybank ATMs and Self Service Terminal will be offline on the said date starting from 10 AM instead of 6 AM. As for the Maybank2U and Mobile Banking Services, they will go offline as well starting from 3:30 AM until 10 AM.

If you have any issues or inquiries for Maybank, you can contact them on their Facebook page. You may also contact the Maybank Group Customer Care at 1-300-88-6688 (Malaysia) or +603-7844-3606 (overseas). Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Maybank2U now allows users to download monthly statements for Savings Accounts

From now on, Maybank customers can download the monthly statements for their savings accounts right off the Maybank2U website. The bank announced the feature today, and only statements from July 2022 and above will be available for download.

The bank has also provided a step-by-step guide on downloading the monthly statements through the public announcement. First, users need to log in to the Maybank2U website. After that, select a Savings Account and scroll down to click on "View Statements". From there, you may choose a statement date using the dropdown at the top to either just view or download the statement.

Are you one of the Maybank customers who has been waiting for this feature? Drop a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local tech reports.


Maybank2u, M2U MY App and other Maybank services will be temporarily unavailable on 19 June 2022

Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has announced that it will be conducting a system maintenance exercise this Sunday, 19 June 2022 from 3am to 7am. Hence, a few of its services will be temporarily unavailable during that time.

In a notice issued on its official website, Maybank asserted that the services will not be available for customers during the period at varying times. Here’s the full list of Maybank services affected, their respective channels and unavailability times:

Hence, Maybank has adivsed customers to perform their transactions in advance so as to minimise any disruption. The bank also apologised for any inconvenience caused and appreciate consumers’ kind understanding.

For all you Maybank customers out there, do take note yeah! As always, for more tech news in Malaysia and beyond, do stay tuned to TechNave.


Maybank2u announces new optimized site starting from 19 April 2018

Maybank has announced that their new and optimized Maybank2u site featuring a new user interface for an enhanced transaction experience. The simplified and now mobile responsive (designed for smartphones) site will be rolled out starting from 19 April 2018. The old site will be maintained for a few more months for a smoother transition.

Some of the new features for Maybank2u will include remittance options for overseas fund transfers, an enhanced but personalized security utilizing your own pictures and a 360 Dashboard for a holistic and aggregated view of accounts and investments. In the future, other features like a Debit and Credit Card Spending Partner tracker along with a Goal Savings Plan for easier wealth management will be implemented.

Other features include the ability to personalize the interface according to your preferences. The new Maybank2u will be rolled out to other markets like Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines.


ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini spotted on Geekbench and it comes equipped with SD888 and 16GB RAM

It seems that the ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini might have been spotted on Geekbench, hinting that the smartphone will come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and up to 16GB RAM. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and the full tech specs, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is officially available in the local market.

Other than the chipset and RAM capacity, the smartphone will also come equipped with a 5.9-inch 120Hz refresh rate display. As for the camera, sources mentioned that the device will come with up to a 64MP rear camera setup, while the front camera specs remain largely unknown.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that ASUS 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 ZenFone 8 Mini 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.


MaybankPay app will shut down on 20 July after four years of service

So over the weekend, Maybank apparently posted a short announcement on their official website. It seems that the MaybankPay app will be discontinued on 20 July 2020 but before you panic, it's not the Maybank2U's QR Pay, it's the one that was introduced back in 2016.

Looking into the FAQ further, once the MaybankPay app ceases to operate on the said date, Maybank will help deactivate and delete any card account that is stored in the app. Nobody really knows why they will drop the program, but if we really have to guess, it might have something to do with their upcoming Maybank Shopee Credit Card that will be announced tomorrow (30 June) so stay tuned for that.

Similarly to Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, Maybank's own mobile payment service was also quite convenient for Malaysians. All they needed to do was tap their smartphone to any wireless payment consoles at participating stores, then the payment will be deducted from their bank accounts. Perhaps it's due to the emergence of online payments such as Grabpay and swiping cards on the spot, the usage of MaybankPay declined.

Do you use MaybankPay and will you miss it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more local tech news at Technave.com.


McDonald's Malaysia announced partnership with foodpanda + McDelivery now available for 24/7

Today, McDonald's Malaysia has announced a new partnership with foodpanda. In line with each other's mission to deliver fresh food into Malaysians' homes, offices and anywhere, their newfound partnership will extend each other's food platform app even farther nationwide, penetrating new areas where McDelivery has no access yet. Moreover, McDonald's also just announced that the McDelivery app is now available for 24/7.

For those who are not aware, the McDelivery app has been around for quite some time now since the beginning of 2018 and it's available to download on both Apple App Store and Google Play Store. There's also a newly launched McDonald's app, which includes features more than just placing an online order such as daily exclusive offers and promotions for customers, booking function for birthday parties, locating the nearest restaurant, job application, latest news and information about McDonald's, and lastly, customer feedback function.

On top of that, users of the McDonald's app will also be offered personalised promotions based on their history purchases and demographics. This move was designed to be a "one-stop centre" to make it convenient for customers who are always on-the-go. By the way, the food cost list in both McDelivery and foodpanda is the same.

"As part of the expansion plan, McDonald's is committed to avenues previously unchartered to achieve the goals we set out for, such as having more than 310 delivery points by the end of this year," said Melati Abdul Hai, McDonald's Malaysia Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer when sharing the company's long-term strategy was to equip at least 90% of McDonalds restaurants with McDelivery services by 2025.

Both parties also hope to find and collaborate with more third-party operators in the future, maybe if you have some feedback for them you can download their apps and give them more tips. Stay tuned for more local tech-news at TechNave..com.


McDonald's is planning to announce a new 5G smart product on 15 April

So here's a piece of interesting news, according to McDonald's official WeChat account - the company announced that they will be hosting an online conference on 15 April about a new 5G product. There are several teaser posters found there, which seems to suggest that it's some sort of a new 5G smart product.

The teaser images don't really say much so there's barely any information. But from the teasers, this 5G product is said to have a narrow bezel display, a large ultrawide camera lens, a speaker with "good" sound quality, facial recognition, and of course, 5G connectivity. I don't know about you, but it sounds like as if McDonald's is making a 5G smartphone (HAHA). Honestly, it's almost like an April Fool's joke but in this modern-day, it could actually happen.

Given that it came from their WeChat account, it's very likely that the announcement will be in China. But what do you think? What kind of 5G product do you think McDonald's is doing? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Mechanical keyboard maker MelGeek launches a fully customizable Lego keyboard

Mechanical keyboard maker MelGeek has launched a fully customizable Lego keyboard called MelGeek Pixel. The keyboard comes with Lego studs everywhere. They are on the front, the sides, and even the bottom of the board. If you're those who like to make your keyboard one of a kind, this is definitely something you would like.

Besides putting legos on the studs, you can also replace the keyboard's keycaps and switches. MelGeek actually included studs beneath each keycap, which lets you express your own creativity with your own Lego keycaps. For the switches, you can easily change them with different ones that offer more or less clickiness.

However, the keyboard isn't a full-sized board as it doesn't come with a number pad. Despite that, the RGB lights should make up for it, not to mention you can opt for wired or wireless usage. Plug it in if you want and use it on the go with the battery. The keyboard is currently on sale in the U.S. for $269 (~RM1,210).

Let us know what you think about the keyboard by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech gadget news.


Media Prima confirmed that ntv7 did not cease operations

Previously, there was news about ntv7 to cease operations and it really brought a lot of memories for those who grew up with it. However, Media Prima Berhad quickly debunked it as they confirmed that there are no changes on the channel.

Following the launch of didikTV by the Ministry of Education (KPM), Media Prima clarified that the new channel is just a collaboration between themselves and the KPM for education purpose. In case you missed it, the purpose of didikTV is for all students across the nation to access quality education content. It will be based on Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran (PdP) curriculum and co-curriculum of KPM.

Moreover, the company will try to include contents consisting of entertainment education, empowering the culture of knowledge and values on the platform. Well, whatever works I guess and there you have it. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Media workshop with the Huawei Kirin 95X series chipset: Chasing down a Kirin with Huawei

Huawei’s latest flagship smartphones which include the Huawei Mate 8, P9 and P9 Plus are all powered by Huawei’s home-brewed HiSilicon Kirin 95X series chipsets based on the 16nm FinFET Plus fabrication process. It turns out, this is the main reason for these three flagships better performance and impressive battery life.

Some of the Kirin 95X series more prominent features include:

Compared with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and Samsung Exynos 7420 chipsets, the Kirin 95X series offer significantly better energy efficiency while delivering faster response time. This was proven in an app speed opening test comparison with the Samsung Exynos 7420 in the Galaxy S7 and the Kirin 955 in the Huawei P9 Plus.

Granted, the Snapdragon 820 and Exynos 7420 do offer a few more features like 4K video recording but according to Eric Zhou, Planning Director, Wireless Terminal Chipset Platform, Huawei Technologies, this wasn't implemented in the Kirin 95X series because it draws too much energy. He elaborated that they will implement more energy efficient 4K video recording in the next chipset, the Kirin 960. Also discussed was the Kirin 650 chipsets which are based on the same more energy efficient 16nm FinFET Plus fabrication technology, offering better performance with low power.


MediaTek 5G chipset could be available from Q1 2020 onwards

Based on a statement by MediaTek CEO Cai Lixiang, the MediaTek’s 5G chipset will most likely be launched in Q1 2020 and we can expect smartphones released around January and March 2020 to come equipped with it. But that’s not all, MediaTek has also announced that MediaTek will be launching a 5G-capable chipset for mid-range and low-end smartphones as well.

As for now, there is no official information in terms of the Malaysia release date and official local pricing of the smartphones that will come equipped with the new chipset. Would you be getting any smartphones that are equipped with the new 5G chipset next year? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus has been launched to support higher refresh rate

Not only the competition between smartphones is intense nowadays, the manufacturers that provide chipsets for the devices are also required to keep up with the needs of the market. Today, MediaTek has launched an upgraded version of the Dimensity 1000 chipset and it's called Dimensity 1000 Plus (just like Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 and 855 Plus), and there are a lot of improvements making it strong enough to compete with the others.

The Dimensity 1000 Plus chipset is launched to cope with the ever-changing smartphone industry. These days, flagship smartphones are mostly equipped with a higher refresh rate screen rather than just 60Hz, and this is one of the reasons why Dimensity 1000 Plus was born. The flagship chipset now supports up to 144Hz refresh rate panels, which will offer a smoother user interface and overall experience.

Other than that, the Taiwanese company has also worked hard to improve the experience of using the 5G network. The new chipset will have an UltraSave technology for more power-efficient 5G connectivity. It is also equipped with HyperEngine 2.0 to improve gaming performance. The technology will benefit the switching between 4G and 5G as well by making intelligent predictions based on the network. For example, it will switch to 5G while gaming and to 4G while on standby to save battery and data.

Last but not least, there are also other improvements being brought to the chipset including low latency and anti-jamming technology. An announcement has been made saying that iQOO will launch a smartphone with Dimensity 1000 Plus chipset too, so stay tuned for the big reveal!

Let us know what you think about the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 Plus on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech news.


MediaTek Dimensity 2000 will reportedly be 20% less power-hungry than Snapdragon 898

We think the rumours for the competition of 2022 flagship chips are already fierce enough even without them being in the market yet. According to the latest report, the upcoming MediaTek Dimensity 2000 will be 20% more power-efficient than Qualcomm's next-generation flagship chip, Snapdragon 898.

Both of them will be based on the 4nm process and offer better efficiency and performance. However, it seems like MediaTek has some ways to make its offering less power-hungry comparing to the Snapdragon 898. Reportedly, the difference between the two chips will be around 20 to 25% in favour of the MediaTek processor.

Previous reports suggested that the MediaTek Dimensity 2000 will be arriving with Cortex X2 and Cortex A79 cores while its GPU is based on the Mali G79 architecture. With the tech specs, the Dimensity 2000 will become one of the best choices for flagship smartphones coming out next year. Furthermore, the chip will also bring other technology improvements, including advanced AI, multimedia IP, and exclusive Dimensity 5G open architecture.

Other than these two, Samsung Exynos 2200 is also aiming for huge improvements with AMD graphics, and we can't wait to see who will be the last one standing in such fierce competition. Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts on this news! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech reports.


MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC release: Better gaming and photography performance for mid-range devices

MediaTek has announced its latest mobile processor for mid-range smartphones, the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. Focusing on gaming and photography, the SoC features MediaTek HyperEngine 5.0 for better power efficiency and the “flagship-grade” 4nm chip technology.

Specifically, the chip is built by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) with its N4P process, the same as the Dimensity 9200 series. According to MediaTek’s official website, the Dimensity 7200 sports two Cortex-A715 cores with a 2.8GHz high frequency and six Cortex-A510 cores.

In terms of GPU, the SoC utilises the Mali G610 MC4 for visual processing. Among others, the chipset is capable of powering Full HD displays of up to 144Hz, HDR10+, CUVA HDR and Dolby HDR.

The chipset also has APU for AI-powered camera enhancement like Real-Time Portrait Beautification. Speaking of cameras, the processor has improved imaging capabilities, including a 14-bit HDR ISP with 4K HDR video capture support, up to 200MP main camera support and simultaneous capturing of two video streams.

Other notable features include support for 5G sub-6GHz, 2CC Carrier Aggregation, Dual SIM 5G, triband WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Consumers can expect Dimensity 7200 to be powering mid-range smartphones in the first quarter of this year, though no smartphone manufacturer has announced a device powered by this SoC just yet.

So, what do you guys think of the new mid-range chipset by MediaTek? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini will feature 5.9-inch 120Hz OLED screen

Most brands don't care for smaller phones anymore, but it seems that some brands are still willing to experiment. In fact, there's a new rumour claiming that ASUS will unveil a new ZenFone smartphone that's less than 6 inches.

According to XDA Developers, references to a flagship device codenamed "SAKE" was found recently. This device is allegedly the ASUS ZenFone 8 Mini, which will sport a 5.9-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It's also expected to feature the Snapdragon 888 chipset, as well as a 64MP Sony IMX686 primary camera.

Besides that, a device with the codename "PICASSO" was also found. This one is supposed to have an average OLED display size of 6.67-inch and a 24MP front camera. It's also expected to come with a 64MP, 12.2MP, and 8MP camera. However, ASUS could also return to the flip camera concept. If that's the case, we could expect these to be a quad-camera setup in that flip mechanism.

Of course, we can only speculate, for now, so do take the news with a grain of salt. Having said that, would you be interested in a smaller ASUS ZenFone device? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


MediaTek Dimensity 8200 release: 3.1GHz CPU, HyperEngine 6.0 and ray tracing support

MediaTek has announced the MediaTek Dimensity 8200, its latest chipset that is built on the 4nm-class process for premium 5G smartphones. Offering flagship-level experiences at a more accessible price point, you can expect the SoC powering smartphones beginning this month, including the iQOO Neo7 SE.

In a press release, MediaTek claims that the Dimensity 8200 deliver unparalleled power efficiency by integrating an Octa-core CPU with four Arm Cortex-A78 cores operating at up to 3.1GHz. It also features a Mali-G610 graphics engine for better performance across applications.

Besides that, the chipset takes advantage of MediaTek’s HyperEngine 6.0 gaming technologies for smooth high frame rate gameplay without suffering connection drops, FPS jitter, or gameplay hiccups. Moreover, with MediaTek’s Intelligent Display Sync 2.0 technology, the device’s display refresh rate will be intelligently adjusted according to the detected game frame rate, which helps provide smoother viewing experiences.

There’s also an ultra-efficient Vulkan SDK to provide faster and more effective ray tracing effects and the SoC itself supports 120Hz WQHD+ and 180Hz Full HD+ displays. It also supports HDR10+ Adaptive support, 4K AV1 media decoding, and AI SDR-to-HDR video playback.

In terms of imaging, the Dimensity 8200 has a flagship-level Imagiq 785 ISP which allows the SoC to support 320MP photos and capture 14-bit HDR video on up to three cameras simultaneously. Furthermore, it also supports the recording of cinematic video by double camera capture for the most natural bokeh effect and has fast AI-noise reduction to retain fine details, particularly in low-light environments.

So, what do you guys think of the new Dimensity 8200 chipset? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC benchmarks higher than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, rivals Apple’s A15

The days of MediaTek chipsets playing second fiddle to Qualcomm SoCs in the Android space may be coming to an end as its range of Dimensity chipset has seen incredible growth in recent years. In fact, MediaTek’s latest flagship, Dimensity 9000 has recently been spotted benchmarking higher than Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and recorded a score that even rivals Apple’s A15 chip.

Shared by Ice Universe on Twitter, a screenshot of the Dimensity 9000’s listing on Geekbench 5 revealed its impressive 1309 single-core and 4546 multi-core scores. For comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 previously scored 1231 on single-core and 3752 on multi-core on the same Geekbench 5 benchmark.

Furthermore, the Dimensity 9000 even recorded a score that is almost on par with the A15 chip found on Apple’s iPhone 14 series. However, the A15 listing on Geekbench 5 is still superior, recording 1734 single-core and 4818 multi-core scores.

The device that is running the Dimensity 9000 chip in the screenshot is also a mystery, with the listing only stating its codename as ‘Xiaomi 22011211C’. Many speculated that this is actually the upcoming Redmi K50 Pro+.

If the speculation is true, then it’ll make it even the more impressive given how the Xiaomi Redmi series is priced significantly lower than smartphone than features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. In fact, Ice Universe even alluded to this fact, saying that the device in the benchmark listing is priced around ~RM2100 compared to the ~RM4200+ prices of Android flagships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

However, do note that benchmark scores should never be used to gauge the real-life performance of a device, so take this information with some grain of salt. Nevertheless, it definitely showcased the raw power of the Dimensity 9000 and with both MediaTek and Qualcomm pushing each other, it would definitely benefit us, the end users.

So, what do you guys think of MediaTek’s latest flagship SoC? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and as always, stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news!


MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset announced, coming to flagship phones soon in Q3 2022

Today, MediaTek is proud to present a new Dimensity 9000+ chipset. As a new 5G flagship phone chipset, it's the company's fastest one yet and claimed to have a boost in performance over the Dimensity 9000 to become even more powerful and efficient.

For starters, the Dimensity 9000+ is made in 4nm-class and has a higher clocked Arm Cortex-X CPU and Arm Mali-G710 MC120 GPU. At its core, one Arm Cortex-X2 is clocked at 3.2GHz, whereas three other Arm Cortex-A710 are up to 2.85GHz. Its LPDDR5X is also up to 7500Mbps which is 20% more power-efficient.

As a 5th generation chipset, MediaTek emphasised a lot on mobile gaming with the Dimensity 9000+. Such features include AI-enhanced variable-rate shading technology, Raytracing development tools for game developers, Hybrid AI-GPU Super-Resolution for Android, mobile gaming, low latency and a WiFi/Bluetooth hybrid connection. Besides that, the chipset was designed to handle photo-taking with up to 320MP, 4K HDR video recording and more.

Of course, the Dimensity 9000+ also supports 5G connectivity. MediaTek said that it has the latest 3CC Carrier Aggregation (300MHz) support. This allows a fast download speed of up to 7GBps as well as supports a new dual SIM 4G/5G slot. Other notable features include 144Hz WQHD+ or 180Hz FHD+ display, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 support, and many others.

MediaTek also announced that smartphones powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ are expected to be released in Q3 2022. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MediaTek Dimensity 9200 arrived with some impressive firsts in the industry

MediaTek has announced its latest-gen flagship chip, the Dimensity 9200. The new chip based on the 2nd generation TSMC 4nm process (N4P) arrives with some firsts in the industry. Now, let's continue reading to find out what it serves!

The Dimensity 9200 is the first to launch with the Arm Cortex-X3 prime core clocked at 3.05Ghz and based on the ARMv9 architecture. The CPU also brings 3x Arm Cortex-A715 cores clocked at 2.85GHz and 4x Arm Cortex-A510 cores at 1.8GHz. Meanwhile, it also features an ARM Immortalis-G715 GPU with a hardware-based ray-tracing engine in the graphics department. Not only support Variable Rate Shading (VRS) but the machine learning performance also gets doubled compared to the predecessor and ARM Fixed Rate Compression (AFRC) for reduced bandwidth usage.

Furthermore, there's a sixth-generation AI Processing Unit as well. The APU 690 brings a 35% improvement over its predecessor in the ETHZ5.0 benchmark app. Support for LPDDR5X RAM is also present, alongside up to 8,533Mbps memory and UFS 4.0 storage for blazing-fast data transmission and direct storage access to the CPU cores.

Other features include up to two 5K resolution displays at 60Hz, WHQD at 144Hz and 1080p at 240Hz refresh rate, Wi-Fi 7 with up to 6.5Gbps data transfers, sub-6Ghz and mmWave 5G connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.3. The Imagiq 890 ISP brings native support for RGBW sensors alongside 34% more power savings. It also offers MediaTek's eXtreme Power Saving Technology as an AI-based feature that claims to use up to 30% less power.

The first smartphones powered by the Dimensity 9200 should arrive by the end of 2022. Therefore, we'll be seeing them very soon! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


MediaTek Dimensity 9200's benchmark score gives us hope for a powerful 2023 flagship chip

Around the same time last year, MediaTek unveiled the performance of its not-debuted-yet Dimensity 9000 chip by posting the first 1 million points result scored on AnTuTu. This year, it follows the same promoting strategy for the upcoming successor, Dimensity 9200. The result proves that the chip is worthy of powering future flagships.

The Dimensity 9200 hits the 1.26 million benchmark on the same platform, promising a fairly impressive 26% generational improvement. It's worth mentioning that MediaTek launched an enhanced version of the Dimensity 9000 and called it 9000+. Compared to it, the Dimensity 9200 brings a 5% boost in CPU and 10% in GPU performance. However, the point breakdown reveals that the CPU score of the new chip is on par with the 9000 chips. Especially the temperature graph, which shows that the chip doesn't bump up that much.

Despite that, the GPU impresses with a 550k benchmark score, above the ASUS ROG Phone 6D Ultimate with the 9000+ could achieve, which reached around 430k. Rumour also suggests that MediaTek is using ARM's latest Immortalis-G715. It will bring hardware support for ray tracing and promises a 15% performance uplift in graphics rendering over the G710.

It's unknown which smartphone the company tested with and what settings it used. We can't wait to find out about that, and you may stay tuned to TechNave.com to know more if you're curious too!


MediaTek Helio G36 chipset announced for budget gaming phones?

MediaTek has officially announced their new Helio G36 chipset. Positioned between the G35 and G37, the G36’s key features include support for fast 90Hz displays, 50MP camera sensors, Dual 4G VoLTE and the MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 Lite.

In their own words, the G36 is designed for the “Level Up Entry Gaming Smartphone”. To us, this seems a bit of an oxymoron because you usually don’t use entry-level devices for gaming but the G36 will offer 8 Cortex-A53 cores going at 2.2GHz with an IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

The chipset will be based on the TSMC 12nm fabrication process and support FHD+ displays with the aforementioned 90Hz refresh rate. On top of the 50MP camera sensor, it can also support dual 13MP cameras that can record 1080p videos at 30fps.

Considering the state of our 4G networks, we don’t see how this would translate well for gaming, but it could be for other markets like India. No smartphone brands or Malaysia release dates were mentioned but we expect Poco or realme might come out with an entry-level gaming phone powered by the G36 for perhaps RM599 or so.

Would you buy an entry-level gaming smartphone? We might if it came with great cooling / shoulder buttons / gaming features, but what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


MediaTek Helio G85 chipset confirmed for realme Narzo 50A

A while back, some renders for the realme Narzo 50A were leaked online. The leak didn't reveal much but did show that the phone will feature a triple-camera setup in a square camera module. Now, the company has come out to confirm some other specs for the device.

realme India and Europe's CMO Francis Wong has confirmed that the realme Narzo 50A will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. This chipset comes with 2x Cortex-A75 CPU cores clocked at 2GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 CPU cores clocked at 1.8GHz. As for the GPU, it's a Mali G52 MC2 GPU clocked at 1GHz. It performs quite well for a mid-range chipset, which is why you see it in so many devices.

We choose MediaTek Helio G85 processor with 1GHz GPU & HyperEngine enhancements for all young players with our upcoming #realmeNarzo50A. Being an optimized & reliable processor I'm sure it will offer the young players the best experience. #narzo50series incoming!

If you compare this to the realme Narzo 30A released back in February 2021, you'll notice that it's similar. It has the same chipset and back design, so the Narzo 50A may be only a marginal improvement over the former. In that case, it should have at least 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 6000mAh battery. We can also expect a 6.5-inch 720p display.

There's no exact launch date for the realme Narzo 50A. But we're expecting it to retail for around RM500-600, which would make it quite affordable considering the specs. What do you think, does it have enough improvements to justify upgrading into? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about this.


MediaTek Helio X30 & X35 to use 10nm process from TSMC

The race to create the best and most power efficient chip is still going on. The latest is the news that MediaTek will be partnering up with TSMC, one of the world’s largest silicon fabricator, to built their chips using the new 10 nanometre process. This includes their upcoming Helio X30 and Helio X35.

Reportedly, the 10nm X30 and X35 series chipsets will enter volume production between the end of 2016 and early 2017. Interim, MediaTek is considering building another branch of 10nm SoCs, made for upper mid-range devices. The company is also said to be among the first group of TSMC customers (such as Apple) making use of the 10nm fabrication process.

We can expect 10 cores, two Cortex-A73, four Cortex-A53, and four Cortex-A35 cores. The SoC will support up to 8GB of RAM, and can support Google’s DayDream VR without any problem.

No indication as of yet when this new SoC will go on production, and which device will feature the chips first. For now, stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news of the upcoming MediaTek chipsets.


MediaTek announced a new M80 5G model that supports mmWave and more

Today, MediaTek has announced a new M80 5G modem. From the company's newsroom, the M80 5G modem is able to support mmWave and Sub-6 GHz 5G networks. With both standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) architectures, it can achieve a peak speed of up to 7.67Gbps.

The 7.67Gbps refers to the download speed wheres in the upload speed, it's 3.76Gbps. On top of that, The M80 can also support dual 5G SUM, dual 5G NSA and SA networks, and dual Voice over New Radio. Obviously, that means we will be seeing these on future smartphones where having 5G connectivity is becoming a norm now, but it's also usable for PCs, Mi-Fi hotspots, broadband customer premise equipment (CPE), industrial IoT applications and others.

MediaTek also mentioned that customers will get to experience the M80 sometime later in 2021. On top of that, they listed down a full range of radio access technologies for operators around the world:

If you want to read more about the M80 modem, you can visit their newsroom right over here to learn more. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MediaTek announced new gaming-centric chipsets - Helio G90 and G90T

When it comes to smartphone chipsets, MediaTek does not get the same recognition as Qualcomm by the fans, even though the former has improved over the years (and nobody listens). To provide future smartphone brands with good stuff, MediaTek has just recently announced a two new gaming-centric SoCs - the Helio G90 and G90T.

As advertised by MediaTek, the "G" stands for Gaming and they are pretty serious about it. Inside the SoC architecture, the G series features an octa-core combination of 2x Arm Cortex-A76 cores and 6x Cortex-A55s cores but oddly, built on a 12nm FinFET process. Nonetheless, it can be clocked up to 2.05GHz, support up to 10GB LPDDR4X RAM and accompanied by a Mali-G76 GPU.

According to the video, one of the featured highlights is the HyperEngine game technology and HDR10 support which is said to improve the "ultimate" gaming experience and make the game graphics look different compared to another chipset (presumably Qualcomm, because that's the closest competitor), as well as able to keep the player online with a stronger signal strength and dual WiFi connectivity, which can connect to two routers at the same time.

With a bold claim of being the "ultimate champion of mobile gaming", they do have some merits in terms of the performance score. According to AnTuTu, the MediaTek G90 scores 222,282 points based on CPU, GPU, UX and memory performance, which is higher than the Snapdragon 730 on the Xiaomi Mi 9T with 211915 points.

Speaking of Xiaomi, the next Xiaomi device will have a new phone featuring a Helio G90 chipset in India soon. Until then, stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


24-carat Gold HTC One, anyone?

If you ever thought that the HTC One would look great in gold, well, you're not the only one. Jewelry experts Goldgenie have decided to come out with a 24-carat gold plated HTC One going for the equally premium price of £1895 (RM9258). You can also go for Rose gold at £1995 (RM9747) and Platinum at £2095 (RM10235). Asides from the premium (and now, much heavier) precious metal plated phone you also get a premium box as well.


ASUS ZenFone 8 review - The cutest Android flagship phone

Most phones are pretty big these days, measuring around 6.5-inches and above. Gone are the days of compact phones in the 5-inch range. In fact, there are hardly any phones that small unless you're willing to use the iPhone 12 mini. But ASUS has surprised us by releasing the ASUS ZenFone 8.

If you miss having a compact phone, you may want to consider the ZenFone 8. Essentially, it's a flagship device in a relatively small body. But is it worth it? Read on to find out what we think are the pros and cons of the ZenFone 8!

How compact is the ZenFone 8 anyway? With a display that measures 5.9-inches, the phone might not sound all THAT compact. But once you hold it in your hand, your perception changes. Compared to most phones these days, one-hand use for the ZenFone 8 is easy. In fact, you can easily reach the entire display with your thumb.

It's been a while since we last saw a user interface like this

As you can see, the camera bump is quite tiny

Top - 3.5mm audio jack; Bottom - SIM card tray (no microSD slot), USB-C port, and speaker

Overall, this phone has a rather generic design because it has no unique features to help it stand out (not that we are complaining, mind you). We got the Horizon Silver model, which has a sparkly sheen and a sweet matte finishing that doesn't attract any fingerprint smudges. If you are looking for a phone that looks simple yet sleek, the ZenFone 8 fits the bill.

Here is the official list of tech specs for the ASUS ZenFone 8:

Based on the tech specs above, you wouldn't believe that a compact phone could pack all of that. Not only does it have a 120Hz refresh rate display that's HDR10+ certified, but also a Snapdragon 888 chipset and many more. If nothing else, the ZenFone 8 certainly stands out in this aspect. We also love the ZenUI, which is pretty much pure Android stock (almost). It has hardly any bloatware, something that we really appreciate in this age where brands prefer to have their customised UI.

You can set the refresh rate to auto, highly recommended

As for features, there isn't much to look at, except for the battery care and video recording capabilities. The battery care feature is pretty interesting. It helps you extend the battery's durability by setting a maximum charge limit of 100%, 90% or 80%. Moving on to the camera, it's not only capable of recording 8K videos but also supports the following settings:

Battery care for those who care about battery endurance

Besides that, we were surprised to see that the ZenFone 8 comes with the Game Genie app. This is usually found only in the ROG gaming phones like the ASUS ROG Phone 5. For your information, the app provides you with a variety of stats about the phone. This includes the internal temperature readings and frame rates in games. It can also help you block calls or messages, boost gaming performance, record your gameplay, and more.

As can be expected from the Snapdragon 888 chipset, the phone handles like a charm. It can quickly open and switch between apps with ease. If you want to use it to play mobile games, that's not a problem either. Thanks to the Adreno 660 GPU, the ZenFone 8 can run mobile games at the highest graphics settings. From Call of Duty: Mobile to Genshin Impact, you would be happy to know that the device can even play the most demanding games at the highest frame rates.

Benchmark scores from 3DMark (left) and Geekbench 5 (right)

Even if your thumbs aren't fat, they'll cover up the screen

Having said that, we don't really recommend you to get this phone for gaming because of its small display. Imagine playing action games with lots of buttons in landscape mode. Your two thumbs alone would be enough to cover most of the screen! Moreover, it's prone to heating up rather quickly, so you have to avoid playing games on it for too long.

When it comes to watching videos, the ZenFone 8 is quite a delight. It sports a pair of stereo speakers that pack a clear, punchy sound. Compared to regular mini Bluetooth speakers, the speakers on the phone arguably perform better. After all, they deliver deeper bass and clearer tones than even most other phones.

It roughly takes an hour to fully charge this phone

However, when it comes to the battery - 4000mAh is considered relatively small compared to other phones. But as long as you play games or use the camera too often, the ZenFone 8 can last for a day even with the display's highest refresh rate enabled. Of course, the best option is to set the refresh rate to auto. With this setting, the phone can last for an entire day without being charged at all.

Moving on to the camera corner, the ZenFone 8 is capable of taking high-quality images. Just so you know, the 64MP main camera is a Sony IMX686 sensor with OIS. While some phones output photos that look overly post-processed, the ZenFone 8 delivers pictures with a more natural feel. The portrait mode is not perfect, though, but at least the ultrawide shots look rather good. Take a look at the sample photos below!

Colours are realistic, without too much digital post-processing

The phone needs around 4 seconds to snap a picture in Night Mode and a bit more to process the image. Better stick to auto mode, which isn't that bad either

Video recording in auto, HyperSteady, and Selfie modes

For video recording, one of our writers preferred the [email protected] mode because it automatically activates OIS, which proved to be really effective when you're walking or moving the phone. You can also turn on HyperSteady mode for even better stabilisation, even though that mode will crop the camera's field of vision. If you're vlogging with the front camera, note that the stabilisation effect is limited. On top of that, the sides of the video will be warped due to the nature of the lens.

All in all, the ASUS ZenFone 8 checks most of the requirements needed for a compact flagship device. It's lightweight, powerful, has good cameras, and the battery performance is respectable. However, you shouldn't get it just because it's cheaper than dedicated gaming phones.

With a starting price of RM2699, there's not much to nitpick because there aren't many Android phones that come with this size and have high-end specs. The closest option would be the Xiaomi Mi 11 at RM2999, which has the same price as the ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip. If you prefer the iOS experience, then there's the iPhone 12 mini starting from RM3399.

But what do you think of the ASUS ZenFone 8? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more tech gadget reviews at TechNave.com.


MediaTek announced two new mobile gaming chipsets - the Helio G88 and Helio G96

Today, not only did MediaTek announce one but two new chipsets which are the Helio G96 and Helio G88. If you are familiar with the naming schemes, you should know by now that these new SoCs are designed for mobile gaming at their core. Moreover, MediaTek also integrated some mobile photography technology capabilities.

Starting with the Helio G96, MediaTek said that this chipset can support 120Hz displays with up to FHD+ resolution. To add on, it also has no limitation in supporting both LCD and AMOLED displays so that's great for all the Android phone brands in the market. Besides adding support for 108MP cameras, the company also made improvements for current 4G phones with a fast Cat-13 4G LTE WorldMode modem integration.

On the other hand, the Helio G88 chipset is a lesser SoC version that supports up to 90Hz displays. Inside the structure, it features an octa-core CPU that has 2x ARM Cortext-A75 CPUs clocking up to 2.0GHz only. This chipset is likely to be in mid-range tier smartphones since it can only support 64MP cameras. But at least it also supports bokeh effects as well as Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS).

Anyway, to sum it all up. Here are the key features of the MediaTek Helio G96 and Helio G88 chipsets:

MediaTek has not confirmed when will these chipsets be available on selected smartphones but we expect to see them by the end of the year. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


MediaTek announces the 5G capable Helio M70

The Helio M70 has finally been unveiled over at Computex 2019. It comes with 5G capabilities on a 7nm process. In addition, it is the first platform that supports ARM’s Cortex-A77 CPU and Mali-G77 GPU.

Smartphones that will be equipped with the Helio M70 is able to utilize the 5G standalone and non-standalone sub-6GHz networks as well as 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. The president of MediaTek, Joe Chen mentions that the chip is the most powerful 5G SoC announced to date.

We can expect to see the chip shipped out in the 3rd quarter of 2019 and the first smartphones equipped with the chip should be hitting the markets early 2020. So far, no full tech specs and features of the SoC has been released with MediaTek promising to issue a separate announcement in the coming months. OEMs that are collaborating with MediaTek include OPPO and vivo so we may be seeing the chipset in their smartphones first.

It is claimed that the Helio M70 can reach a peak output of 4.7Gbps download speeds on the sub-6GHz network and supports New Radio (NR) 2 Component Carrier. Besides that, 4K 60fps video encoding is supported and works with smartphone sensors with up to 80MP resolution. Do you think this chipset is the best so far? Keep up with the latest technological releases on TechNave.com!


MediaTek announces the Dimensity 1080, its new mid-tier SoC with better performance and efficiency

MediaTek has unveiled its latest mid-tier mobile chipset, the Dimensity 1080 which offers better performance, efficiency and imaging capabilities compared to its predecessor the Dimensity 920. The chipset supports 5G connectivity too and will be powering devices as early as the end of 2022.

As reported by GSMArena, the Dimensity 1080 features two Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at 2.6GHz, with the Mali-G68 still being retained as its GPU. Moreover, the chipset is built on a 6nm process, similar to the Dimensity 920.

The new mid-tier chipset also has new gaming-specific features such as HyperEngine 3.0, which would help in running mobile games better. In terms of connectivity, the SoC supports sub-6Ghz 5G networks, WiFi 6 and has the same AI Processing Unit (APU) as the Dimensity 920.

Besides that, the chipset has better imaging capabilities, including the ability to handle image data from sensors up to 200MP with the Imagiq ISP. Moreover, there’s also hardware-accelerated HDR video at up to 4K resolution.

So, what do you guys think of the Dimensity 1080 chipset? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


MediaTek announces the Helio X23 and X27 deca-core mobile processors

We have talked about the Helio X25 SoC before, which was used in the Meizu Pro 6 smartphone. Today MediaTek has announced two new models that sits in the same family line – the deca-core Helio X23 and Helio X27 mobile processors.

The upgrades to the Helio line come with some nice improvements in store. The two chips have better support for dual cameras and better power management. The "Tri-Cluster" architecture remains the same with two ARM Cortex-A72 and eight Cortex A-53 clusters (although four of those eight are clocked at a different frequency than the other four). Also, the scheduling algorithm called CorePilot has been updated to version 3.0 for these SoCs. Thanks to a new ISP called Imagiq, the two processors in theory will be better equipped to provide high quality and functionality to mobile photography.

Lastly, the two SoCs offer new screen power-saving tech, which can modify display parameters according to data that is available – which promises up to 25% lower power used by the screen. The two SoC should be hitting devices soon, and we can expect the chips to be announced by manufacturing partners within the first or second half of the year.


MediaTek announces two new 5nm Dimensity 8000 chips, and a new realme phone will use one of them

MediaTek has unveiled two new 5nm Dimensity 8000 series chips, namely Dimensity 8000 and 8100. Despite having a similar architecture, the Dimensity 8100 comes with a few better advantages. Now, let's read on to find out what they offer for the next-gen mid-range smartphones.

Both chips feature four Cortex-A78 big CPU cores and four A55 little ones. The GPU used is Mali-G610 MC6, which utilizes ARM's latest GPU architecture. However, the Dimensity 8100 will offer a 20% higher GPU frequency than the 8000. According to testing shown by MediaTek, the 8100 achieves 170 fps in GFXBench Manhattan (offscreen) while the 8000 only hits 140 fps.

Furthermore, they also feature MiraVision 780 with support for a 168Hz refresh rate at FHD+ resolution. Here, the 8100 does better by being able to support 120Hz at WQHD+. Besides that, both have the 4K AV1 video decoders and support for HDR10+ Adaptive (adjusting HDR10+ content to ambient light conditions). Other features include Imagiq 780 ISP that handles up to 5 gigapixels per second and up to 200MP sensors, 5G modems, Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) support, Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth LE Audio with Dual-Link True Wireless Stereo Audio, and BeiDou's new B1C frequency for positioning.

After the announcement, realme has also confirmed that the upcoming realme GT Neo3 will be one of the first smartphones to get powered by the Dimensity 8100. Therefore, it should be not long for us to experience the performance of the chips. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


MediaTek applies for exemption from the ban to continue work with HUAWEI

Not only the U.S. is banning HUAWEI to have any affiliation with the country's companies, but companies from other corners of the world are being affected as well. Earlier, it has been reported that HUAWEI is not able to manufacture the Kirin chips anymore due to their chip supplier TSMC being pressured by the ban. Now, MediaTek is facing the same problem as well. However, it looks like the chip manufacturer is not going to give up working with HUAWEI, as they applied for an exemption from the ban.

To recap, it was stated that any company that uses American technology is not allowed to work with HUAWEI according to the rules and regulations. Unfortunately, MediaTek is one of those companies but they're trying to make an exception. It is said that MediaTek has applied to the U.S. in hopes to continue work with HUAWEI after 15 September.

Reports are saying that MediaTek currently has 30 million of 5G chip stock prepared for HUAWEI. Therefore, this could be the reason why MediaTek wants to continue to work with the smartphone manufacturer to avoid losses. However, it is also mentioned that MediaTek can still supply those chips to other companies like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo.

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MediaTek can't promise to provide chipsets to Huawei permanently

Earlier, we have heard the news that HONOR might turn to MediaTek for the supply of chipsets as the aftermath of the US sanctions. As the parent brand, Huawei is also in a hardship that the tech giant has been cut from most of its chipset suppliers. Huawei has been using MediaTek's chipsets on some of its smartphones, and the order made to the Taiwanese chip manufacturer has even increased to 300 percent this year. However, it is said that MediaTek might not able to continue to supply chipsets to Huawei for some reason.

One of it is because the company would need to make a high investment in machinery and personnel to expand its production capacity to fulfill Huawei's demand. Another one would be MediaTek may end up being targeted by the sanctions or even seeing its investment go down if the Trump administration decides to expand the sanctions. Therefore, MediaTek can't guarantee that they can work with Huawei permanently.

After the US sanctions started, Huawei started to face various challenges and one of them is the supply of chipset. The company is not allowed to work with TSMC and Qualcomm anymore due to the decision made by the President of US Donald Trump. Although Huawei is able to make its own chipsets, but it still requires long time and great effort. Therefore, one of the choices would be turning to MediaTek since both of the companies have already been working together for quite some time.

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