honor 8 Pro to receive Android 8.0 Oreo update patch soon

Attention to all honor 8 Pro users, honor Malaysia is excited to announce that Android 8.0 Oreo will be available on the device soon! How soon? Well, the exact date is not made known yet, but here's what the next update can bring to the table such as picture-in-picture (PiP), more control over notifications and Autofill, a system that remembers your login to your favourite apps.

According to honor Malaysia, the device will definitely get an enhanced overall performance when Oreo rolls out, so this is good news to gamers who can bring out more out of Kirin 960 processor and 6GB of RAM. Here's a list of what you can expect:

The honor 8 Pro is available at a retail price of RM1999, to check out more details about the device kindly head over to vmall.my. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com


honor 8 gets some new updates - 3D panorama, a recycle bin, App Twin and more

If you're an honor fan, chances are you have already heard of honor 8 not being able to update its operating system to Android 8.0 Oreo. That's a shame, but it doesn't mean that it will never get another update again. According to sources online, the phone has already got some new updates based on Android 7.0 Nougat. Below is the list of updates for the honor 8.

The update should be available on over-the-air (OTA) in the phone's system update. So in case you haven't received it, you might want to manually go there to check it out or just wait for the new update. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor 8X Red Edition coming to Malaysia soon on 7 November 2018 for RM949

Are you a big fan of the honor 8X but been waiting for the red-hot model? Well, good news - honor Malaysia is finally bringing in the honor 8X Red Edition and it will be on sale on 7 November 2018 for the same price of RM949.

Just like before, the honor 8X Red Edition will be available on the company's online store platform on Hihonor, Shopee, Lazada, and 11street, as well as other selected retail outlets. However, do keep in mind that for the upcoming online sale, there will be only 500 limited units so better act quick but if you can wait for it, the model will be available in selected retail outlets on 10 November 2018. Customers who purchase it will also be given a free honor Band 3 (on Hihonor only).

To recap, the honor 8X features a massive 6.5-inch display, a brand new mid-range Kirin 710 chipset, 3750mAh battery, a dual 20MP + 2MP rear camera setup with AI Camera technology and more.


honor 8X and Band 3 sold out within 30 minutes on honor Brand Day and more

Seems like the 11.11 sale this year is a blast for all the e-commerce sites in Malaysia. In this latest news, honor Malaysia has announced that its honor 8X mid-range tier smartphone sold out more than 250 units within 30 minutes, same goes to the honor Band 3. This is all thanks to the fans who helped spread the honor Brand Day promotion news more than 10,000 times on the social media.

According to the Head of honor Malaysia, George Zhao Zhiwei, he stated that there is more than 70% of sales made on the newly launched honor Store app than those purchases made on the desktops and laptops. We are actually kind of surprised to find out this, as the company didn't make any announcement of the honor Store app previously but then again, the app leads you to the website on your mobile anyway so there's that. The app is only available on the Google Play Store.

The honor 8X can still be purchased on hihonor.com/my, as well as its other online store on Shopee, Lazada and 11street for RM949 only. From our professional point of view, the price is really a bargain for carrying respectable tech specs such as the Kirin 710 chipset, 6.5-inch Fullview display, a 3750mAh battery, a dual camera setup on each side and more.

Stay tuned for more honor news as they will be announcing another surprise in the near future at TechNave.com.


honor 8X could be coming to Malaysia on 9 October 2018

Just a few hours ago, honor Malaysia has posted a teaser on its official Facebook page about its new smartphone coming soon on 9 October 2018. Without giving away the actual name of the device, it's quite obvious that the company will be unveiling the honor 8X which was recently revealed in China.

The reason why we think it's the honor 8X is because of the notch that was shown in the teaser. According to the official tech-specs, the honor 8X also has a notch on top with a 16MP front camera and a Face Unlock feature, along with a dual 20MP + 2MP rear camera and the screen panel is quite huge as well measuring up to 6.5-inch. On the other hand, it's also the first the carry a Kirin 710 processor and has two memory variants - a 4GB + 64GB and a 6GB + 128GB model, it's not clear which memory model we will get.

Other than that, it also features a GPU Turbo, a rear fingerprint sensor, AI scene recognition and a 3750mAh battery. The date is not that far off so stay tuned for our official coverage of the honor 8X at TechNave.com.


honor 8X is in bound, could come with a v-shaped or normal notch design

honor 8X? Doesn't that sound familiar? If we rewind to 2017, we actually have the device called the honor 7X and that was its predecessor. In this latest rumour mill, it seems that honor is preparing a new budget-friendly phone with a new look but here's the catch - the cover image and the one you see below are pretty different.

So let's start with the cover image first, this one is from TENAA and for those who are familiar with the smartphone industry, we can see the notch is heavily "inspired" by the OPPO F9. This is called the Waterdrop design and we aren't sure if it's actually okay to do this, but since most of China smartphone brands have been using the notch like the Apple iPhone X without getting sued, it should be alright. On the other hand, the other image below is another one and could be mysteriously dubbed as the Honor 8S or 8X Max. That said, we think one of them could be a fake.

Coming to the tech-specs, nothing was revealed much but on TENAA's website, it's said that the honor 8X is using the brand new mid-range Kirin 710 chipset, a 6.5-inch display and a 3500mAH battery pack. That's all we know for now, until then, stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor 8X officially lands in Malaysia, first Kirin 710 device, 6.5-inch display and more for RM949

Today, honor 8X has made its way into the Malaysia market and coming in 4GB + 128GB (blue and black, no red yet) variant, the price of the newest mid-range device is RM949 and it will be available at its online store and Shopee today (9 October 2018). However, those who purchase it on the first special online sales on 12 October 2018 will receive a complimentary flipcase, gift box and a RM 100 voucher.  Unfortunately, its brother, the honor 8X Max didn't make it here but honor Malaysia will probably release it some time in the future. Anyway, the honor 8X is the first to equip the octa-core Kirin 710 processor, also with the 6.5-inch display, it has achieved a screen-to-body ratio up to 91% and other details that are mentioned below. Check out our hands on pictures below

Welp...the notch is here to stay. That said, the 16MP front camera has 8 scene recognitions as well as semantic image segmentation just like the honor 10. Nice!

The back is beautifully designed! Check out that reflection!! The reflection reminds me very much of the Sapphire Blue Huawei P10 Lite

The usual dual rear camera and the fingerprint sensor. The cameras have AIS (AI Stabilization), 22 scene recognitions and Super Slow Mo up to 480fps

Side view, the SIM tray has triple slots for two SIMs and a microSD individually

3.5mm headphone jack, microUSB 2.o and speaker grill

The honor Band 3 was also announced for RM 119

In addition to the online sales, there will also be a roadshow in My town, Kuala Lumpur, during the weekend (13 and 14 October 2018). Customers who purchase the device will receive a complimentary honor band 3, flipcase, gift box, backpack and a RM50 voucher.

So what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com


Apple is recalling AirPods Pro due to manufacturing defect that's causing sound issues

Recently, Apple has announced a recall for the AirPods Pro wireless earbuds that were made before October 2020 due to manufacturing defects which caused the products to not function properly. If your pair of AirPods Pro were to exhibit crackling noise, or if the Active Noise Cancellation were not working properly, it is best to contact Apple or any of their authorised dealers to find out how to get them replaced for free.

However, it is best to note that Apple employees will first examine the AirPods Pro to determine the flaws before replacing the product. Also, since this is mainly an issue with the earbuds and it has nothing to do with the casing, the AirPods Pro case will not be replaced during the recall programme.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Apple recalling their AirPods Pro? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


honor 8X special online sale sold out this morning in just 20 minutes

With today's first special online sale by honor Malaysia, the honor 8X sold out in just 20 minutes on both hihonor and Shopee platforms when it started at 9AM. According to the company, they have sold over more than a 1000 units and considering the unbelievable price of RM949, we can't say that we are surprised by the result.

For those who missed the window, there is still another chance to get your hands on the latest honor mid-range device this coming weekend (13 and 14 October 2018). In MyTown Shopping Centre, Cheras, there will be an ‘X-clusive’ meet-and-greet session with honor’s brand ambassador, Malaysian rapper, SonaOne, as well as a special performance by winner of the #1millionperformance by Tik Tok, Kaile. We have written a full detail news about how to stand a chance to walk home with a free honor 8X during the roadshow so do check it out right here.

Congratulations to honor Malaysia for achieving yet another feat for its online sales! Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor 8x and 8x Max unveiled featuring Kirin 710 chipset, 7.12-inch display, 5000mAh battery and more starting from ~RM849

Exclusively revealed in China, honor has presented not one but two new smartphones which are the honor 8X and 8X Max. Most of the rumoured tech-specs also matched the official listing, such as the Kirin 710 making its first appearance, a humongous 7.12-inch display and 5000mAh battery.

However, both the 8X and 8X Max differ from each other. For starters, only the 8X will have the Kirin 710 processor, whereas the latter apparently has two kinds of Qualcomm Snapdragons - 636 and 660. From the tech-specs list, it seems that the 8X focuses more on the selfie lovers, and the 8X Max is purely for those who want entertainment since it has a Dolby Atmos stereo speaker. Also, both phones have TUV Rheinland certified display.

The colour selection for 8x - Black, Blue, Red and Purple

The 8x Max, it has a Waterdrop notch design instead of the fat-looking one

The 8x Max also has a faster-charging speed of 9V2A compared to the 8x (5V2A), it also doesn't have a Purple model

Since it's exclusively released in China, the 8X starts from a starting price of 1399 Yuan (~RM849) for the lowest memory capacity. For the biggest one, it's 1899 Yuan (~RM1153). On the other hand, the smaller 8X Max memory variant starts from 1499 Yuan (~RM910) and the highest stays at 1799 Yuan (~RM1092). The one with the Snapdragon 660 chipset remains as a mystery.

Should these two phones land in Malaysia, they will surely be a hit because of the cost and tech-specs. Do you want them here? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor 9 Lite broke online sales record with over 2500 units sold in just 6 hours

So after today's honor 9 Lite's last Shocking Sales campaign, honor Malaysia is proud to announce their latest device has broken an all-new record sales in the smartphone category on Shopee and vMall, selling over 2500 units in a total of six hours. This also marks honor Malaysia's best selling online model ever.

“For such a young brand in Malaysia, we are truly honoured and thankful for the tremendous support we have gotten from our fans and customers, this means a lot. The historic success of the honor 9 Lite proves that we are going in the right direction and fulfilling the needs of the local audience,” said Zhao Zhiwei, Head of honor Malaysia.

On top of that, honor Malaysia will have a Fashion Festival on both vMall and Shopee on 20 March 2018. On that festival, the first 400 customers will receive an honor X T&TCo t-shirt worth RM159 when purchasing the honor 9 Lite, while the first 150 customers will walk away with Maybelline cosmetics set worth RM58 with Terms and Conditions applied.

For more information on honor, please visit www.hihonor.com/my/.


honor 9 Lite revealed with quad-cameras, starting from ~RM745

Is there no holiday for honor at all? Just when we thought there won't be any more new smartphone announcements, they went ahead and released a brand new honor 9 lite a.k.a. the Youth Edition of honor 9 which we last saw in June this year. Unlike the elder brother, the lite variant is packing quite a respectable set of tech-specs such as having quad-cameras. Let's check it out below:

Comparing it with the honor 9, the honor 9 Lite is just as beautiful in its 2.5D curved glass panel all around. It even has a bigger display size and a screen-to-body ratio of 18:9, not to mention about the quad-camera set as well, which as you all should know by now, the secondary 2MP sensor helps to adjust the bokeh effect for the images. Aside from that, the camera system also features PDFA, HDR, digital zoom, panorama 3D Beauty, bokeh effect photography, Smile Capture, Voice Camera, Watermark, Burst Shot and Slow-Motion video shooting.

Available in Navy Blue, Seagull Gray, Magic Nightfall (it's black lol) and Pearl White, below is the official price list for each variant:

Since the honor 9 never made it to Malaysia, we aren't sure if this Youth Edition will even come to Malaysia or not, but anything can happen. Until then, stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com and Merry Christmas!


honor 9 Lite review - A good budget-friendly camera-centric smartphone

While it's kinda unfortunate that we didn't get to see the honor 9 land in Malaysia officially, instead what we got was the honor 9 Lite from honor Malaysia. This is the company's first ever quad-camera device and for RM749 only, this is really a good bargain for a budget smartphone with a nice design. However, being a budget smartphone has its limitations as well. What limitations? Well, come on over to read more below if you want to know more.

Probably the first highlight of the 9 Lite is obviously the design especially the back, where it comes with a shiny reflecting 2.5D glass that can act as your secondary mirror. The front uses glass too and the four sides are actually metal, despite looking like polycarbonate materials with nice curves. As always, your fingerprints will definitely smudge the back which is kinda annoying, but you can always put on a protective casing and there is already one provided inside the box.

Other than that, the phone itself is incredibly lightweight. But please do handle it with care if you're the careless type. Sometimes, the phone can move by itself on an extremely smooth slanted surface if you're not careful and so you might want to slap on that casing quick if you haven't already.

The dual rear camera on the back, the bump isn't so big so it's still ok. Also, there's the fingerprint sensor

Measuring in 7.6mm thick only, its weight is also only a mere 149g!

Wokay...still using microUSB port, along with the speaker grill and headphone jack. The top is clean

Here are the specifications for the honor 9 Lite:

As a budget-friendly device, there's nothing really to expect much from the tech-specs and features. Even though there's an octa-core Kirin 659 chipset on board with 2.36GHz, this is not really a phone that can be used for intense gaming. What's more, the RAM is an acceptable 3GB while it's 32GB internal storage with expandable memory is a nice touch for a phone in this range. The display resolution is nice as well, allowing a 1080p viewing experience and of course, a pair of cameras for each side.

Speaking of cameras, like most budget-friendly devices with dual cameras, the secondary 2MP camera is there to assist you to create a bokeh effect in the background. Portrait Mode is available for the front and back but similar to the honor 7X, there's actually very minimal usage of the bokeh effect for the primary camera as there isn't much difference in the image result.  So, just a pro-tip for your photography, you're probably better off with Portrait Mode turned off at all times so that your image resolution won't drop to 8MP. This doesn't apply to selfie mode, as even if you use Portrait Mode, the resolution doesn't drop.

The familiar camera user interface by honor

The selfie user interface, no changes here

The Picture-in-Picture mode is really handy, from here you can see that when you minimise Google Maps, it becomes a small window and still functions in the background, allowing you to do other things

Picture-in-Picture mode also works in Split mode

Sometimes, the notifications get annoying when it asks you on screen recording, even when I tick "Don't show again". Hope honor Malaysia can fix this

On a side note, a new Face Unlock update is coming soon this month as announced by the company. The biometric feature is not just an ordinary security system, but it can be used to hide incoming notifications on the lock screen, covering your privacy. This can be done in the settings and if you want, the messages can only be shown when your face is recognised. That's pretty cool, so keep a lookout for that.

Like I said for the 9 Lite processor, this is not a phone used for gaming. That is not to say that you can't play your Candy Crush or Clash of Clans, but for games like Asphalt 8: Airborne, Arena of Valor and the recent PUGB Mobile, I highly recommend that you don't bother installing them at all because the processor can't take it. But if you must, then at least set the graphics setting to "low" for a smooth er gaming experience.

Numbers don't lie about its 3DMark score

The difference in using GPS (left) and without GPS (right) with normal social task and camera usage

Going on to the battery, the performance is not bad. Usually, it can survive throughout the whole day but if you use it for GPS navigation with Waze or Google Maps (connection is superb even when it gets minimised to Picture-in-Picture mode), the power will drop fairly fast so you may need to bring an extra power bank around with you. Recharging is also pretty slow too, as it needs at least 2 hours to have it fully charged from 10%. Also, as long as you don't push the phone over its limitations, the battery heat is not an issue.

So what is the phone good for then? For photography, of course. It is designed and built for the selfie lovers after all since it has a quad-camera setup. The image results give much satisfaction, although sometimes the aperture takes in too much lighting, that can be easily solved by adjusting light sensitivity before taking the shot. Overall, I'm quite happy with the camera performance so check out the photo samples below!

Indoor selfie, the left side is using Portrait Mode while the right side is just a normal one

Another selfie sample with Portrait Mode enabled for the left side

Under the user's control, you can get nice pictures by adjusting the light with Pro mode, this was supposed to be a lot brighter

The 9 Lite apparently has some nice filters to use, this one is using Impact filter

However, sometimes you can't get nice close-up shots when there are moving subjects, like these bees

Here is a sample of an auto shot, personally I think there's too much light

Took another one by adjusting the light sensitivity, bringing out the correct colour from the objects

The dynamic of the shadows from the 9 Lite

Low-light shot (left) and flash mode on (right)

For a phone that is priced at RM749, there isn't a lot of competition but at the same time, this is a phone for a user who doesn't need a lot of requirements. It looks nice and the camera is quite good, so that's all an average user really needs. While the battery is a bit of a letdown, iy is not that much of a problem when it's not pushed to the limits.

The only rival that is worthy to challenge is the recently released Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus with the exact same price tag (3GB + 32GB model). I think if we compare the overall performance on paper, the Redmi 5 Plus should do better in gaming because it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and a bigger battery of 4000mAh. Not to mention, it also has a slightly bigger display (5.99-inch) in 1080p as well, but for camera performance, we are still testing it out so stay tuned for that.

Another challenger that I can think of is the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus (M1). While it's slightly more expensive at RM899, for its price, it's quite a value-for-money phone with respectable tech-specs even though it's using a MediaTek processor, but it has a 4130mAh battery a dual rear camera with higher resolution. The Moto G5S Plus is not too bad as well, priced at RM999 but the camera performance is just alright.

So do you agree with us about the honor 9 Lite? Let us know in the comments below, thanks for reading our reviews and stay tuned for more of them at TechNave.com in the near future.


honor 9 Lite unboxing and hands-on video

So this is the honor 9 Lite smartphone, the one that did a new online sales record for honor Malaysia thanks to its affordable RM699 promotion sale that time (RRP is RM749). With that being said, this device has a quad-camera setup with two on each side, sporting a shiny body back and runs on basic tech-specs of 3GB + 32GB memory, Kirin 659 chipset, 3000mAh and more. You can check out the rest of the tech-specs here and also, our unboxing and hands-on video below!


honor 9 Lites' first Shocking Sale campaign sold out, another one coming at 3PM today for RM699

In this short announcement, honor Malaysia is proud to let everyone know the latest honor 9 Lite promo sale has been sold out in just 5 minutes at Shopee's Shocking Sale campaign that started from 9AM this morning. This marks another milestone for the brand, making its first quad-camera smartphone as a success.

For the fans and customers who couldn't seal the deal during the flash sale, no worries because there will be a second one which will take place at 3PM today (9 March 2018 only) with another 1000 units. This time, the model will be in Glacier Grey and Sapphire Blue which will still go on a shocking RM699 discount price. So don't you miss this opportunity again!

The recommended retail price for the honor 9 Lite is RM749 and to check out the full specifications and hands-on pictures, you can see them yourself right here. Stay tuned for more honor and Shopee news at TechNave.com.

To shop the exclusive launch deal, visit www.shopee.com.my/honormy.officialstore.


honor 9 lite confirmed coming to Malaysia and Shopee on 6 March 2018

Well TechNavers, looks like our guesses were right and the quad camera honor 9 lite is indeed coming to Malaysia. The invite shows that it will not only come to Malaysia on 6 March 2018, but it will also arrive on Shopee (perhaps with a special promo as well). No Malaysia price yet but we'll be there to check it out when it does arrive so stay tuned to TechNave.com.

In the meantime, here's a refresher of the honor 9 lite tech specs:


honor 9 lite officially launched in Malaysia for RM749 but is exclusively at Shopee for RM699 on 9 March

honor Malaysia and Shopee Malaysia launched the honor 9 Lite officially today with a starting price of RM749 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage version. Other notable tech specs include a midrange Kirin 659 processor and dual rear 13MP + 2MP cameras along with dual front 13MP + 2MP cameras. It will also be exclusively available on Shopee starting from 9 March in blue and grey for RM699.

Here's the full honor 9 lite tech specs:

You can also stand a chance to win a honor 9 lite smartphone which you can see more details of here.

Important dates and events for the honor 9 lite on Shopee Malaysia


honor Band 3 now in Malaysia for RM119 + honor 8X restocking on 19 October 2018

The honor 8X has been selling like hot cakes during the weekend (12 -14 October 2018) and in conjunction with that, the honor Band 3 is now available in Malaysia for RM119 only and it can be purchased on hihonor.com/my. The new smartband was also announced alongside the honor 8X last week and features quite a few nice functions that are meant for those who want to keep track of their daily activities, especially in sports.

According to the website, the honor Band 3 is capable of diving underwater up to 50 meters, track your heart rate throughout the day, monitor your sleeping habits, and receive notifications and alerts from your phone via Bluetooth. Like most smartbands, this can last up to at least 7 days of heavy usage, or 30 days depending on how you use it from a single charge.

On another note, even though the honor 8X was sold out, it's been also announced that the unit will be restocked and customers can purchase it again on 19 October 2018 on both hihonor and Shopee from 9AM onwards. The first 500 customers who got it on a first-come-first-serve basis will bring home an additional RM50 worth of hihonor vouchers or RM50 Shopee coins depending on which platform they purchase.

Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


5 things you need to know about the OPPO Reno4 Pro! | Unboxing & Hands-On!

OPPO just released the OPPO Reno3 Pro on last May in Malaysia and suddenly we got ourselves a new series called the Reno 4 series for you. Coming in two variants - the vanilla Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro, they both cost RM1699 and RM2399 respectively. So is it worth the upgrade or worth buying the Reno4 Pro?

In terms of the tech specs, the OPPO Reno4 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 720G coupled up with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has a 6.55-inch Single Punch-Hole AMOLED FHD+ display with 90Hz refresh rate. As for the cameras, it sports a 48MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide camera, 2MP macro lens and 2MP Mono lens with a 32MP selfie camera. So let's take a closer look on the OPPO Reno4 Pro in the video below.

Stay tuned for more in-depth reviews on TechNave.com!


Apple is removing some Arcade games because they are not 'engaging' enough

It's no secret that mobile game apps are doing very well in the Asian region compared to the West, business is booming and more attractive mobile game titles are being made for the market. Many of them can be downloaded for free on the Google Play and the Apple App Store, but the Apple Arcade has games that are exclusive and they aim to keep it that way with some new tweaks.

So what are the new "tweaks"? Well, according to Bloomberg, Apple is apparently terminating some games that are in development. This may sound counter-intuitive, but the company believes that this new strategy can help retain subscribers better with better games instead of wasting resources on "average" games. To Apple's definition, average means that the mobile game did not reach the level of "engagement" which Apple expects.

So in other words, by scrapping off those average games, the Apple Arcade (in theory) will have quality games that are made for long term usage. On top of that, anonymous developers also told Bloomberg that Apple Arcade have not been getting the expected amount of subscribers recently so perhaps it's why they are trying this new approach. Even though the developers' contract got cancelled mid-way, Apple still paid them according to the milestones they reached. Moreover, the company is still keen on working with them as long as they have new ideas on engaging mobile gamers on a long term basis.

In Malaysia, the Apple Arcade cost RM19.90 per month after the free trial. While Malaysians generally don't like the idea of a subscription-based service that they rarely use, but the Apple Arcade games are void of intrusive ads, can be played offline with no microtransactions which is an enticing invitation. Do you play Apple Arcade? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


honor Band Z1 first impressions hands-on video

Thanks to the recent honor Malaysia reveal we managed to get some hands-on time with the honor Band Z1 smartwatch. At RM259 it is probably one of the most affordable smartwatches in Malaysia. Featuring a round touchscreen, IP68 water resistance and more check out our hands-on first impressions video and tech specs of the honor Band Z1 below.


honor Malaysia Celebrates Lazada’s Birthday with Amazing Deals!

Starting today until 18 March 2016, Lazada will be celebrating their birthday with hot deals and you can bet honor Malaysia is going to be one of the premium partners onboard selling a great range of offers.

Awesome promotions and discounts on smartphones, including the honor 7 Enhanced Edition, and honor 5X, honor's latest smartphone that features quad-core processor, 2GB RAM/16GB ROM, a second geenration frameless fingerprint sensor, a 5.5-inch full HD IPS panel display, 3 diffferent card slots (microSIM, nanoSIM and microSD) built-in, and a large 3000 mAh battery are all listed in www.lazada.com.my/honor. Free gifts are also bundled together on offer with every purchase from participating resellers!

To get yourself started, you can head to either www.hihonor.com/my and www.lazada.com.my and join the Super Jackpot Party Game, or check out the official Lazada app on Android and iOS to unlock secret deals and shopping vouchers.


honor Malaysia and Shopee to open another honor 10 flash sale on 28 May 2018 for RM1599 + freebies

As expected of honor 10's sale on 24 May 2018, it became a hit amongst Malaysians and made another new record-breaking. According to Ian Ho, Regional Managing Director of Shopee said that the honor 10 has become the best all time sold out flagship phone on Shopee. This is probably due to the fact that it's on sale for only RM1599 (RRP RM1699) for a limited time.

Obviously, due to the overwhelming response from the buyers, honor Malaysia and Shopee are agreed to bring another round of flash sale on 28 May 2018 with the same RM1599 price + freebies (premium flip phone cover and wireless headphones) worth RM298 bundle deal will be available starting at 9AM only for one day on 28 May 2018. Moreover, Shopee will also give out an additional 5% cash back rebate with the purchase of an honor 10. The rebate will be in the form of Shopee coins, with a total of 10 million coins up for grabs.

If you're in for the second wave sale, be sure to bookmark and visit either www.shopee.com.my or www.hihonor.com/my/ when the date comes while stocks last. Stay tuned for more honor and Shopee news at TechNave.com.


honor Malaysia announces trade-in program for honor 5X on VMALL.MY

Just in case you missed it, honor Malaysia has announced an exciting trade-in program for the honor 5X on its e-commerce website, VMALL.MY and it's currently on-going until 31 March 2016. Trading in your device for the honor 5x will get you a free screen protector, protective casing and extra savings! Below are the list of devices you can trade-in for:-

After trading in the device, customers will then receive the trade-in amount of their older smartphone in the form of coupons that is valid for 3 months; the coupon then can be used on VMALL.MY for the new honor 5x purchase. In addition, please do remember to save and backup all your information into the built-in backup app before you trade, the saved data can be reloaded into the new honor 5X easily.

This is a really good deal as we see the honor 5X as a fantastic Full-metal fingerprint-enabled Phablet for below RM1000 (you can read our review before doing so), so hurry up and visit VMALL.MY for more information while stock last!


honor Malaysia celebrates 2nd Anniversary with a bang, fans and media

Surprise, surprise, it has already been 2 years since honor Malaysia opened their doors to Malaysia’s value driven masses as they celebrated their 2nd Anniversary in Malaysia with an all day bash for media and their honorarians or honor fans. We think Allen An, CEO of honor Malaysia said it best with:

When you buy an honor device you join an exclusive club. Allen An, CEO, honor Malaysia.

Proving this point with their 2nd Anniversary bash, honor Malaysia celebrated their fans or honorarians with various games, activities and prizes. As tech media we were happy to tag along. While honor Malaysia has set itself apart from other brands by holding more brand and fan gatherings, these benefits of an exclusive club are becoming more real as recently they offered 20% discount to honorarians who showed their honor devices at Red Box Karaoke on Tuesday.

The folks at honor Malaysia are looking to flourish in the country with plans to stay and support Malaysia’s honorarians even until their 100th Anniversary. While their most recent release remains the honor 5X phablet, we expect more such devices to make their way to Malaysia as the honor 5C was also recently and officially announced. We expect this to include the upcoming honor V8 as well.


honor Malaysia confirms the honor 8 Pro is coming in July

Today, honor Malaysia has just confirmed our speculation. The honor 8 Pro which was teased two weeks ago will be coming in July 2017 and it will be one heck of a gaming device packing a high-quality virtual reality (VR) content followed by exceptional graphic processing powered by Vulkan API.

Made for gamers, the Kirin 960 processor and 6GB of RAM  is probably enough to offer the most demanding intense games at high frame rates. It can also run in 3D and VR as mentioned accompanied by a 5.7-inch Quad HD display (515 ppi) and huge 4000 mAh battery that can go on for 2 days of regular usage, making it an ideal device for the VR experience. On top of that, the dual camera is on board as well featuring a 12MP for both sensors, with one specializing as a monochrome lens and the other as your standard RGB lens.

No pre-orders or official price was mentioned, though, but we are guessing it might cost ~RM2.5k more or less. How much do you think it will cost? Let us know in the comments below and do stay tuned for more honor Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


honor Malaysia makes a move online

The folks at honor Malaysia have announced that their new address online is www.hihonor.com/my. While they'll still have a presence at VMALL.my, the new honor site will offer more complete product and brand details along with a blog for all the brave honorarians out there in Malaysia. See the complete list of honor Malaysia cyber addresses below:


honor Malaysia reacts to honor 10 price leak, says price details still not confirmed

A price leak regarding the honor 10 (due for launch tomorrow) recently made the rounds and honor Malaysia has reacted to it by sending out an official statement. In it, they say that the RM1999 price of the upcoming honor 10 has not been confirmed just yet.

Does this mean that we could actually get a lower-priced honor 10? The honor 10 packs in AI-powered photography and other features thanks to its Kirin 970 processor in a compact and colourful 2-toned aurora backed body but we shouldn't have to wait long to find out. You can check out the full transcript of the statement yourself below and stay tuned to TechNave.com.

The following is a statement from honor Malaysia in response to media reports/queries about the recent images of an alleged legal document pertaining to the launch of the honor 10 that has been circulated via social media recently.

honor Malaysia has been made aware of a purported image of one of the alleged legal documents pertaining to the price of the honor 10 which will be launched tomorrow (May 22, 2018) that has been making its rounds on social media recently.

honor Malaysia confirms that the document that was being circulated is not the finalised and signed copy between the involved parties. honor Malaysia firmly believes that all legal documents should be kept confidential to protect the contracting parties and any related information of the company and brand should not be shared with any parties outside the agreement.

We take this matter very seriously as it concerns a breach of trust, and it goes against the ethics and values the honor brand stands for. We are currently investigating the matter and seek the cooperation and understanding of the public.

We look forward to revealing the selling price of the much anticipated honor 10 at the official launch tomorrow (May 22, 2018).


honor Malaysia reveals honor 5x, honor 7 Enhanced and honor Band Z1

Sixth from left - Desmond Kan, Business Development Director Honor Malaysia, Consumer Business Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia, Thomas Jack, Allen An, and Jess Lee, Marketing Manager Honor Malaysia, Consumer Business Group, Huawei Technologies Malaysia joined by honor fans and models showing off the honor 5X, 7 Enhanced and Band Z1.

honor Malaysia are stirring up the smartphone market again by bringing in the honor 5X which was officially announced for Malaysia today. Looking much like a larger 5.5-inch display honor 7 without the customizable Smart Key and infra-red blaster, the honor 5X looks more premium with a brushed metal back. Coming along for the ride is the honor 7 Enhanced Edition which features bigger 32GB storage. The honor 7 Enhanced Edition also looks more premium with shiny metallic front bezels in gold. No pricing details or release dates for the two smartphones yet but the honor Band Z1 smartwatch was also launched as well for RM259.

Models with the honor 5X, honor 7 Enhanced Edition and honor Band Z1

The honor 5X maintains the same premium look with a larger 5.5-inch display

A closer look at the honor 5X reveals a very premium metal build, similar to that on the honor 7 but looking much nicer with a brushed metal backside and perforated top and bottom. The 5.5-inch display is clear and responsive while still offering full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. While the rear fingerprint sensor is still as fast as before, there is no customizable Smart Key on the side and no infra-red blaster. The buttons are still metal but have a less premium look to them rather than the circular design of the honor 7.

Another look at the silver version of the honor 5X

The honor 7 Enhanced Edition maintains the same premium metal look with shiny metal front bezel.

Closer inspection of the honor 7 Enhanced Edition shows that it doesn't stray too much from the honor 7 design. The front is also full metallic instead of plastic, but the customizable Smart Key and infra-red blaster are still there for the honor 7 Enhanced Edition.

Our hands-on with the honor Band Z1 reveals a more fashionable smartwatch than the norm, with straps for both large and thin wrists. The OLED touchscreen looks very similar to the one in the Huawei TalkBand B2 but is both lighter and thinner. Apart from the usual fitness and sleep tracking it is also the first smartband from honor and Huawei that can show email, SMS and other notifications.

As such, our earlier estimates and comparison of the honor 5x vs the honor 7 vs the honor 7 enhanced edition still stands, but if you're thinking about buying either one, do check out our full review of the honor 7 as well. In related news, the honor band Z1 is also being offered with a customizable box for Valentine's at the same price of RM259 for the first 214 units to be sold starting from 26 January 2016, 3.08pm at VMALL.my.


honor Malaysia's Merdeka Campaign offering up to 20% discount on devices & accessories as low as RM1

Hey honor fans, starting on 25 August until 16 September 2018, honor Malaysia will have a Merdeka Campaign Offers promotion in conjunction with the Merdeka holiday. They will be offering a ton of offers on every purchase made on selected honor gadgets such as the honor 10 and latest gaming smartphone, honor Play!

It's not just discount offers on selected honor gadgets, but with each purchase will grant the customer a special lucky draw number to win the grand prize - 5 Petrol Gift Cards which are worth RM5000 each and 20 consolation prizes of AEON shopping vouchers worth RM200 each! That being said, each purchase must be made in a single receipt and customers will need to register an account on hihonor.my to submit the required information.

The results of the lucky draw will be announced on 21 September 2018 via a live stream video on honor Malaysia’s official Facebook page, so make sure you mark your calendar, while stocks last! Below is a table reference for your shopping list:

Selected dates for more special offer price:

For more information on the Merdeka Campaign Offers, you can visit hihonor.com.my or their official Facebook page for more exciting updates. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


Apple is reportedly collaborating with LG for its foldable display panels

Not long ago, we heard rumours that Apple would be working on a MacBook with a foldable display. Until today, new information has come showing that there's already some progress in the development. The tech giant is reportedly collaborating with LG to work on the display.

LG will supply 17-inch foldable 4K OLED panels to HP this year for an in-folding notebook with an 11-inch display when closed. Besides HP, the display panel manufacturer is also collaborating with Apple for a panel that uses an ultra-thin cover glass instead of polyimide, which most of the existing foldable displays use.

Not only this, but reputable display analyst Ross Young also claimed that Apple is exploring all-screen foldable notebooks with displays around 20-inch in size. Young said that these devices could form a whole new product category for Apple and result in a dual-use product, potentially able to be used as a notebook with a full-size on-screen keyboard when folded and as a monitor when unfolded and used with an external keyboard. They are also said to feature 4K resolutions or higher.

How do you feel about an Apple product with a foldable display? Leave a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


honor Malaysia to launch 7uly Madness Offers - vouchers, freebies and phone discounts starting from RM349

Today, honor Malaysia has announced its 7uly Madness Offers and it will be available on their hihonor website. It will officially start on 17 July until 22 July 2018 and there will be tons of discounted prices, vouchers and freebies too depending on selected smartphones!

So in just six days, you will get to afford many good deals (while stocks last). For one, the latest budget-friendly honor 7S will be at RM349 (RRP: RM379) and the honor 7A will drop to RM429 (RRP: RM479). Then there's the honor 7X too at RM729 (RRP: RM849). However, the more popular honor 9 Lite, honor View10 and honor 10 won't have a price drop, but they do come with some complimentary gifts. You can check out the table below for your reference.

On top of that, honor Malaysia is also giving out vouchers worth *RM100, *RM50 and *RM30 each daily during the promotion period! Customers can visit the link to redeem the vouchers here, but you can only redeem during two different time slots - 10am-11am and 3pm-4pm.

For more information on the ‘7uly Madness Offers’, make sure you bookmark their website and stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor Malaysia to open its online store in Lazada with promotion sales starting from RM499

(From L-R): Zheng Shubao, President of honor Business Southern Pacific and Simon Patterson, Chief Business Officer of Lazada Malaysia

Coming soon on 2 April 2018, honor Malaysia and Lazada Malaysia have just made a new partnership together and has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). This initiative will allow the official honor store to be online officially on Lazada website.

“We are thrilled to announce our latest partnership with Lazada Malaysia and cannot wait for our collaborative efforts in bringing new excitement and offers to both our customer bases. This expansion will further strengthen our presence in the e-commerce space. Leveraging Lazada’s platform, we would now be able to cater to the increasingly cost- and digitally-savvy customers who are constantly on the lookout for value-add purchases,” said Zhao Zhiwei, Head of honor Malaysia.

On top of that, there will be a new promotion on selected honor devices on the virtual opening day. Below is the list of devices that will go on promotion:

For more information, visit official opening honor online store on Lazada during 2 April 2018 to check it out and stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor Malaysia x DJI joint promotion give fans vouchers up to RM200

In case you didn't know, honor Malaysia is currently partnering up with DJI and this initiative will introduce consumers some vouchers for DJI products from purchasing the honor View10. For a limited time, the joint promotion between honor and DJI will last until the end of March 2018.

So what's the promotion deal? Those who purchase the View10 will receive a RM60 voucher and they can use it for the DJI OSMO Mobile 2. Not only that, those who buy the DJI Spark Fly More Combo will also receive a voucher of RM200 and it can be used for the View10. It's a win-win situation for fans of both honor and DJI.

Keep in mind that this joint promotion is only available in selected stores. Stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


honor Note 10 Rolls Royce edition leaked online in full glory

Hold up, a Rolls Royce Edition? Yup, you read that right but of course, do take it with a grain of salt as this is just a rumour only. According to reports, honor will be the latest smartphone brand to partner up with another reputable company, Rolls Royce and could actually release an honor Note 10 Rolls Royce Edition.

While the image below shows several models, such as the special Phantom colours, it's said that the special edition will be in Mirror Silver with the Rolls Royce logo behind, then after that everything else is pretty much the same with the features, such as the dual rear camera, LED flashlight and the fingerprint sensor. However, there's no word if the body material is the same as the standard model, since, for other brands like Huawei and OPPO, their special edition has a different material for the premium-ish feel.

Should the special Rolls Royce honor Note 10 be released, sources are claiming that it could go on sale for 9998 Yuan (~RM6051!!). So if that's really the case, we hope it's more than just a glorified Note 10 with better specifications. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor Note 10 revealed with up to 8GB + 128GB memory, 6.95-inch display, 5000mAh battery, a liquid cooling system and more starting from ~RM1664

So instead of waiting for the IFA 2018 event, honor decided to just reveal the new honor Note 10  gaming smartphone in China. Most of the rumoured tech-specs match the official listing but that's not the best part, the price tag starts from just 2799 Yuan (~RM1664) for the 6GB + 64GB model.

Besides that, there are two other variants too which are 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB. Of course, it carries a Kirin 970 chipset and has a humongous screen panel up to 6.95-inch with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. From the render images, the honor Note 10 looks a lot closer to the honor View10 except that the back design follows the Huawei P20 series with the additional rear fingerprint scanner.

Here's how the overall phone looks like, it also has dual stereo speakers

Marketed as a gaming phone, honor integrated two new features that we never heard before - the CPU Turbo and The Nine Liquid Cooling technology. The CPU Turbo is an interesting one, it has its own dedicated button on the right side and if the user presses it, the phone will start to clean the background apps so that the CPU performance can be maximized, as well as allowing the user to record on-screen or take a screenshot. Then as for "The Nine", the liquid cooling tech is said to reduce heat produced by the CPU by 41% or 10-degrees Celsius. Below is the official tech-specs list:

So what do you think of this gaming smartphone? Honorable enough? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor Note 10 will have a dual stereo speaker and multiple memory variants

So it has begun, honor has just released their first honor Note 10 promo teaser. But that's not all, according to the source, it seems that honor is already preparing to reveal the phablet on Tuesday which is just tomorrow (31 July 2018) instead of the initial rumoured IFA 2018 event.

In this simple promo image, it's heavily hinting that the phablet will have dual stereo speakers with a powerful sound system (because it's breaking the ice). We can assume that it could feature a HiFi chipset or something else, a Dolby Atmos maybe? We shall see. Anyway, this is a pretty nice add-on to the device, as the Note 10 will be marketed as an entertainment device and it's great for the gamers, YouTube binge-watching and other.

Besides that, you might also know that it will come with a Kirin 970 chipset and a huge 6.95-inch display. There will be a dual rear camera setup (24MP + 16MP) and a 13MP front camera too, a 4900mAh battery pack and EMUI 8.2 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Moreover, there are a different few variants as well based on memory capacity which are:

Will the honor Note 10 make its way to the Malaysia market? We think it's possible since the brand is quite popular here, but then again, there's the honor Play which is also coming to Malaysia so we shall see. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor Play Player Edition coming on 7 September 2018 for RM1299

We know some of you have been asking about the honor Play Player Edition, so here's some great news - honor Malaysia will launch this smartphone on 7 September 2018 for a recommended retail price of RM1299! This will be available in selected official honor retail stores nationwide, as well as on their online store at Shopee and hihonor.com.

Moreover, for each purchase of the special edition device, each customer will bring home an Ipega 9087 Controller and exclusive PUBG stickers in limited edition box (while stocks last). Do note that this special Player Edition box is currently exclusive for online purchase only, so there's that. You can visit and bookmark their online store on Shopee and hihonor first to get ready for the launch day.

To refresh your memory, the honor Play features a Kirin 970 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of ROM, a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display (1080 x 2340 pixels), a 3750 mAh battery pack and more. It also has a GPU Turbo Technology for graphics processing, providing a smoother, faster gaming experience for everyone. On top of that, there's also a new 4D gaming experience and 3D audio effects for a nice immersive gaming experience.

Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor Play Player Edition unboxing and hands-on video

Hey TechNavers, the honor Play Player Edition has already been released since 7 September 2018 and if you've already checked out our unboxing and hands-on video, this special box edition is sure a treat for every mobile gamer out there because it contains an Ipega 9087 Controller and exclusive PUBG stickers! Moreover, you get all of these items for just RM1299 which has the same price tag as the standard honor Play only in their online store on Shopee and hihonor (until 16 September 2018)! Anyway, enough talk. Below is the video if you haven't watch it, stay tuned for more unboxing videos at TechNave.com.


honor View10 and 7X are now RM1899 and RM899 respectively

Today, honor Malaysia has just dropped the bomb on a new price slash for the honor View10 and 7X smartphone. Initially priced at RM2099 and RM1099, both devices will now retail at an amazing and affordable RM1899 and RM899 respectively.

If you're down with that, you can make a direct purchase online at its Vmall.my website, 11Street, Lazada Malaysia, Shopee, as well as Brightstar. We think the new price drop is too good not to pass by, as the View10 is honor's high-tier phone that features a Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB + 128GB memory, A.I. capability and a pair of good 16MP + 20MP dual rear camera. Meanwhile, the 7X is honor's first FullView 5.93-inch display that also has good camera capabilities too, using a 16MP +2MP dual rear camera with an awesome battery life of 3340mAh.

If that sounds good to you, you can go ahead and make your purchase now. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor View10 announced as the official smartphone for Modern Combat Versus honor International Series

In a short announcement, honor has announced its collaboration with Gameloft to organise a major eSports competition called Modern Combat Versus honor International Series, in addition to this, the honor View10, which was just recently released in Malaysia is also chosen as the official smartphone for the tournament.

As an international tournament, the exclusive event is open to any teams from Malaysia, India, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. They will face each other in the mobile game, Modern Combat Versus and the winner will bring home €10,000 (~RM48,578) and a brand new View10.

A short history brief of this company, honor's partnership with Gameloft started two years ago using the game Asphalt 8: Airborne. Since then, honor has established an honor Gaming Arena, a place where gamers can come to join mobile gaming contests. Moreover, they have also partnered with Tencent, Google Play and Mobile Legends.

Think you got what it takes to be the champion? Maybe you can try your luck. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


Apple is reportedly delaying the iPadOS 16 update to October 2022

The upcoming iPadOS 16 update which was first announced by Apple during WWDC 2022 is expected to be delayed for about a month and will not be released at the same time with iOS 16. This is according to reliable tipster and insider Mark Gurman who got the info from ‘people with knowledge on the matter’.

Writing on his popular column on Bloomberg, Gurman said that this is the first time in years that Apple would not be releasing the iPadOS update in September or at the same time with the iOS update. As for the delay itself, Gurman said that it has something to do with the ‘ambitious’ overhaul of the OS’ multitasking capabilities.

This includes the ‘Stage Manager’ feature that lets users operate several tasks at the same time, resize windows, multitask between different clusters of apps and even conduct multitasking across the iPad’s screen and an external monitor.

While the feature is definitely something exciting, its current implementation has been criticised by beta testers for being buggy, confusing and lacks compatibility with most iPads. Hence, iPad users can expect to get iPadOS some time in October 2022 instead of in September.

However, Gurman said that iOS 16 will still be on time and is expected to be released together with the new iPhone 14 Series. Well, do take this information with a grain of salt as while Gurman has been incredibly accurate with his predictions, nothing is confirmed as of yet.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


honor View10 pre-order starts on 8 January 2018 for RM2099 + exclusive gift set worth RM699

Today, honor Malaysia has announced that the upcoming honor View10 (a.k.a. V10) pre-order will start on 8 January and will officially go on sale on 12 January 2018. Retailing at an affordable RM2099 for a flagship, the pre-order will come with an exclusive gift set worth RM699 and it's only limited to 1000 units only at Vmall.my, Lazada, Shopee and 11Street.

Coming in two variants of black and blue, the gift set will include an honor band A2 and a Final Fantasy Redemption Card. Similarly to the Huawei Mate 10 series, the View10 will also come packing with a mobile A.I., a Neural-Network Processing Unit (NPU) and a Kirin 970 processor, allowing the phone to take photos with A.I. scene recognition, as well as translating foreign language in real-time without Internet connection and optimizing the phone's performance in the long run.

Furthermore, the Kirin 970 will be accompanied an octa-core ARM Cortex CPU and a Mali-G72 12-core GPU, along with a 6GB + 128GB memory capacity, EMUI 8.0 out of the box, 3750mAh battery + SuperCharge technology, dual rear 16MP + 20MP (F/1.8) camera and more.

We will definitely be catching on the View10 release in Malaysia, so do stay tuned for that at TechNave.com!


honor View10 received recognition awards from CES 2018

While the CES 2018 is long gone, honor apparently won some awards for their honor View10 smartphone. As most of us already know, the View10 does pack some high-tier specifications for a really affordable price for a flagship smartphone. One would argue it's a copy of the Mate 10 but isn't most flagships alike anyhow? Anyway, at the CES 2018 event, the phone has been widely recognized by industry experts and consumers due to features like Face Unlock. Below is the list of awards they got.

Furthermore, Stuff and T3 gave 5 stars to the honor View10 for being “A fantastic phone at a fantastic price”. TechRadar gave 4.5 stars to the honor View10, saying “…the honor View10 is a match for far pricier phones, making it a great buy for the budget-conscious flagship fan”. Western European users have given rating of 4+ stars in the Amazon.com review, while the French awarded it 5 stars.

The View10 will soon be available in Russia and the United States and other markets will follow. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor View10 review - A value-for-money flagship

Always wanted a smartphone brand that uses similar higher-end tech-specs but will always have lower prices? Well, you're not alone and you're here for that reason to check out our review on the honor View10. Priced at RM2099, this is an incredibly affordable flagship due to the fact that it shares similar specifications with the Huawei Mate 10 Pro. So if you're curious to know how it performs, read more below!

Flagship designs usually go for the premium look but not so much for the View10, as it is targetted as the millennials or the younger generation. It looks naturally stylish, very fashionably trendy especially for the Red Crush model but we only got the black one as the review unit. That being said, the metal back design is quite robust in a sense that once you look at it, you instantly know that it's an honor smartphone. The dual rear camera bump which we think should definitely get some protection though, thankfully, the box comes with a transparent casing so that is covered at least.

On the front, it's obviously using an 18:9 screen-to-body ratio and although it may not look like it - the top and bottom space are actually a bit narrow, most smartphones don't do this and they usually leave a lot of space for those areas. The home button at the front also works as a fingerprint sensor and it works the same as the Huawei P10 home button, enabling you to navigate and do certain commands like go to the home screen and so forth. It should be noted that the display is using LTPS IPS LCD, which explains the price but there is no effect to the colour contrast performance.

Sideview with the volume and power buttons, the dual rear camera bump looks rather distracting (#justsaying)

Ah, much better with the protective casing

Speaker grill, USB Type-C port and headphone, there's an infrar-red sensor on top of the phone

Here are the specifications for the honor View10:

Due to its Huawei roots, nearly everything the Mate 10 Pro has, the View10 has as well, except perhaps the IP67 water and dust resistance or Easy Projection. It features the latest Kirin 970 A.I. processor, 6GB + 128GB memory capacity, but it has some additional features such as having an expandable storage up to 256GB worth of space, a pair of 16MP + 20MP camera sensors on the back, a bigger 13MP front camera, a Game Suite for gaming and AR Lens for the selfie lovers.

The familiar honor camera user interface, here you can see the mode scenery changes accordingly

With an A.I. processor and NPU on board, the View10 is capable of recognizing various scenes from the camera intelligently just like the Mate 10 series. Alternatively, if you want to take full control of the photo, there's the manual mode too and in terms of functionality, it's quite comparable to an entry-level DSLR so that's one way of shooting great outdoor pictures without carrying a heavy camera around.

Meanwhile, the AR Lens is another way for selfie lovers to have fun by adding AR masks over your face, it can also "transport" you to another place such as Paris for fun but at the end of the day, that's just about it. On the other hand, the Beauty Mode on this phone is not bad, photo quality seems natural and not too digitalized.

So camera functions are good and fun as expected, but what we are really impressed with are the fingerprint and face unlock feature. Sure, all new Android phones have Face Unlock nowadays, but what you probably didn't know is that it adds a privacy lock. For example, when you receive a message notification, the message won't be displayed before being scanned by your face. Yup, your friends and family can never read incoming BFF embarrassing messages anymore on the home screen without your permission.

One of the camera features that allows colour selection, quite cool

A.I. translation works, you can also choose to download foreign languages. Currently, it supports 21 languages including Mandarin, Italian, Korean, Bahasa Malaysia, English and many more

Look at the top left corner - VoLTE support!

This is the setting page for you to learn and customize the gesture modes

Thanks to the Mali G72 MP12 GPU, performance is just as good as we expected. According to the GeekBench 4.1 scores, it has 1917 points for single-core performance and 6713 points for multi-core performance, so if you're wondering what do the numbers mean, it just means the View10 is not a flagship pushover. Its 3DMark score is just fine, at least the image processor runs smoothly. With this, it shouldn't be a problem when you play highly intense graphical games such as Asphalt 8: Airborne or Arena of Valor.

Geekbench score for single and multi-core

Regarding battery life, it's one of the View10's strongest points as it manage to maintain 71% within 11 hours of testing. Are we exaggerating? Well, that's what our boy, Jim said, we also have the battery chart (above) to prove it too. But anyway, the point is that it can easily last more than a day. Also, the SuperCharge technology allows the phone to charge from 40% to 100% in between 40 minutes to an hour, and that's super fast. Heat is still present when gaming, but still tolerable.

Connectivity is stable, as we tried its VoLTE quality and it was pretty clear with no buzzing or delayed sound. Video recording is alright, there's no Optical Image Stabilizer so best to use a tripod or gimbal for recording. On the other hand, its camera performance is top notch which is expected, although the camera still relies on the software for the bokeh effects, the result doesn't look fake at all. Check out the photo samples below and you be the judge!

Bokeh mode, auto mode, the colour on the petal is deep

Another bokeh mode, you can see how 'natural' it looks

A low-light environment, not too much noise seen

Even from afar, the colour contrast is displayed nicely

All in all, the View10 is seriously a value-for-money flagship. At just RM2099, it possesses nearly all the top quality features that we want - a fairly nice trendy design (that Crush Red model), great cameras and gaming performance, the convenient privacy feature with the Face Unlock, amazing battery life and recharging technology.

On the other hand, it doesn't completely manage to perform equally with the Huawei Mate 10 Pro as it lacks features like Easy Projection and IP67 water and dust resistance. That being said, most young and trendy users probably won't actually need or use these features that much, so it should be great for gamers and those who want an intelligent camera experience.

There is one competitor for this, though, and that will be the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (RM2199) or Mi 6 (RM1899) both of which are great phones too. However, the Mi Mix 2 does not have a dual camera (if that's what you want), but other than that, these phones are more or less similar, so, at this point it really depends on your preference. Maybe you can use our comparison tool here to assist you.

So now that you know how satisfied are we with the View10, are you planning to get one? Thanks for reading our reviews as always, and stay tuned for more future gadget reviews at TechNave.com.


honor band z1 unboxing video

Priced at RM259, the honor band z1 is a fashionable looking fitness tracker that offers fairly complete smartwatch notification capabilities. It also offers a longer battery life. Since most smartwatches don't look good, aren't priced less than RM500 and can't last longer than 2 days on a single charge, this makes the band z1 particularly unique. Check out our unboxing video of the honor band z1 below to see what else it comes with:


honor challenges Apple with its own 3D sensor technology

By now, you should have heard about honor's latest smartphone that was unveiled just last night - the honor V10 and it sure packs a high-end specification that's almost equivalent to the Huawei Mate 10 series. But just in case you missed it, honor also showcased some new tech features that aren't in the V10 but is are very much inspired by Apple - their very own 3D sensor.

During the presentation, the spokesperson mentioned that the 3D sensor is currently in development and in the future, it will be integrated on the front camera and be able to process a detailed facial model with 300,00 points in just 10 seconds. They also claimed that the 3D sensor can unlock the phone in 0.4 seconds which is pretty fast.

On the other hand, there's also animojis and they seem to think that their version is much better than Apple's as it captures a more detailed tracking such as tracking your tongue. Overall, their animojis do look more animated than Apple's which are just using emoticons. But then again, all of this is still in progress.

When do you think their 3D sensor technology will be ready? Will we see it in Huawei's P11 and Mate 11 next year? Stay tuned for more honor and Huawei news at TechNave.com.


honor releases honor 8X teaser, coming in 7.12-inch display, 4900mAh battery and more

So it's official, the honor 8X was just confirmed by honor and we just got new information on the tech-specs. According to the new information by TENAA, the honor 8X will be honor's biggest display ever. How big? Well, it's not 6-inch, but a humongous 7.12-inch display.

Under the code name ARE-AL00, the TENAA lists that the honor 8X's resolution is going to be 2244 x 1080 on the 7.12-inch screen panel. Surprisingly, what we all thought (and hoped) that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 that was rumoured last week is not going to make it anymore, as it will be replaced by a Snapdragon 636 instead clocking in at 1.8GHz. Also, it seems that honor will be jumping on the Waterdrop notch too.

In addition to that, there will be two different memory models which are a 4GB + 64GB and a 6GB + 128GB. honor will also integrate quad-cameras, with two on each side with the following 16MP + 2MP on the back, then a 24MP + 2MP on the front just like the latest Huawei Nova series. The battery is a big one too, packing up to 4900mAh.

With the teaser image already out, we can expect it to be released within a couple of weeks. Until then, stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor's #beautyInMalaysia achieve more than 1000 entries from honor users in Malaysia

The #BeautyInMalaysia contest by honor has achieved more than 1000 entries from honor smartphone users in Malaysia and the contest ran from 1 July 2018 until 26 July 2018. Grand prize winner, Ceciliamesney walked away with a Vespa Primavera 150 while the other three winners brought home an 'AImazing' honor 10 as well. Not only that, all winners of the contest will be given a booklet filled with 20 of the best entries hand picked by professional photographers and honor representatives to bring home.

To give a little insight regarding the tech spec of the honor 10, the device is running on the HiSilicone Kirin 970, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 16MP + 24MP dual rear camera, 24MP front facing selfie camera, 5.84-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, and it is powered by a 3400mAh non-removable battery.


honor teases new 7C smartphone with facial recognition, dual rear cameras and more

So by now, you have already read the news on the latest honor 9 Lite that was announced in Malaysia today. But while that was happening, honor has also just announced a new teaser of honor Play 7C, another new smartphone for the China market will be revealed on 12 March 2018. Let's decode what the teaser image means shall we?

Based on the teaser image, here's what we think of what each item means - the earphone obviously means music for the youngsters, maybe an aptX support? Or maybe a Dolby Atmos sound support system but that would be a bit too far-fetched. There could be a triple SIM slot possibility as well, a dual nano SIM and a dedicated microSD slot which not many smartphones have. Moreover, the makeup kit there hints Beauty Mode and the mask is hinting facial cognition or AR Lens, since honor View 10 has that feature already. The DSLR and two lenses could mean the phone is using a dual rear or front cameras, and the secondary camera with telephoto function. Finally, the most obvious one is the 5.99-inch figure written on the image, it should probably be a Fullview screen with an 18:9 screen-to-body aspect ratio.

It should be also noted that there might be three model variants, as shown by TENAA and seeing how popular honor brand is in Malaysia, we won't be surprised to see it land here in the coming months. Until then, stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


honor to reveal a new phone at IFA 2018

So apparently, Sony won't be the only one to show up at the upcoming IFA 2018 event in Germany, but so as the honor brand as they have just made an announcement via an invitation poster on the same day with Sony on 30 August 2018.

On the invitation poster, honor will be preparing a new product device with the tagline "Crazy Fast, Crazy Smart", there's even a fiery bullet flying across. It's not hard to guess what would it be, with the recent launch of the Huawei Nova 3 and Nova 3i, Huawei has been introducing a new GPU Technology that helps to make the overall user interface experience more efficient, so we won't be surprised if honor follows up too. On top of that, the new phone that could make the appearance is none other than the honor Note 10 based on recent rumours.

For those who are unaware, the honor Note 10 is said to be the big brother of the honor 10, featuring a humongous 6.9-inch display with flagship tier specs such as the Kirin 970 chipset with AI capabilities, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 6000mAh battery and runs on EMUI 8.1 based on the current Android Oreo OS.

Besides that, there is also another rumour of honor working with Rolls Royce for an honor Note 10 Rolls Royce edition. So what do you think of having an honor phablet? Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


iBeetle Volkswagon's answer for iPhone + Beetle fans, coming to Malaysia in 2014

Volkswagon recently showed off the iBeetle at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. Featuring a Volkswagon Beetle with better Apple iPhone integration, the iBeetle offers a built-in docking station which allows the Apple iPhone 5 to be used as a mobile navigation system, entertainment hub and access the Beetle app on the iPhone.

Installation is simply a matter of snapping on the Apple iPhone 5 to the dock in the middle of the dashboard. This allows the smartphone to access the car's sound systems and other sensors. The Beetle app then lets you access a number of features including Spotify, Expert, Trainer, Reader, Postcard, Photo, Post and Milestones which cover the whole gamut of navigation to digital video recording (DVR) and fuel economy tips to social media integration such as Facebook or Twitter.

Features to note such as Spotify allow you to hook up to your favourite online music while the Expert mode provides extended dashboard information such as oil, G-Meter and coolant temperature guages for the engine along with a chronometer and a compass. The aptly named trainer mode tracks your driving habits, distance and fuel economy values from point A to point B and allows you to share this information over the social media of your choice such as Twitter or Facebook.

According to Volkswagon, the iBeetle was made with the Apple iPhone 5 in mind, and as such will feature colours similar to the smartphone. The iBeetle will be available from early 2014 but advance sales will begin in October 2013. For more detailed information, check out the Volkswagon site.


Apple is reportedly launching new MacBook Pros tomorrow

Apple may be making its first launch of 2023 as early as tomorrow (18 January 2023) as sources are claiming that the tech giant will be announcing new MacBook Pro models. Moreover, the company is expected to hold Mac-related briefings with the media followed by an announcement on its Newsroom website.

As reported by 9to5Mac, industry sources are pointing towards a Mac product release this week, with a review embargo for the press until 23 January 2023. Besides that, reliable tipster Jon Prosser also teased the Mac releases, saying that people should “keep an eye on Apple’s newsroom tomorrow”.

Another reliable tipster, Mark Gurman went a step further and revealed that the products that Apple will be announcing tomorrow are the new MacBook Pros. Moreover, he also confirmed that press briefings on the MacBook Pros will take place later this week and the review embargo is until 23 January.

Of course, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Well, let’s all keep an eye on Apple’s Newsroom tomorrow then to know for sure.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


iFixit gives 3/10 rating for Apple iPad Pro on repairability

The folks at iFixit have just done the Apple iPad Pro teardown. The tablet for business users was just released in Malaysia on 11.11 (visit the link for price and tech specs) while the teardown itself revealed a rather low repairability score and another reason to be extra careful with your brand new iPad Pro.

From the video and website, the internal layout is quite similar to the iPad Air 2 but bigger. One of the obvious changes is the audio setup, as the iPad Pro has not two but four speakers. Each of the four speaker drivers are placed at each corner of the platform, and it’s also noteworthy that the top two speakers have higher frequencies than the bottom two. Another change of its previous predecessor iPads, are the volume chambers which gives 61% more “back volume”. The foam below the carbon fiber caps will also amplify the speaker’s sound. iFixit thinks the space could have been used to increase battery capacity by 50%, as the speaker functionalities inside the iPad Pro seems to take up a lot of space inside.

Besides that, iFixit also confirms the iPad Pro is indeed carrying a 4GB RAM, a 10307 mAh battery, and a DP695 Timing Controller. Keep note that the Timing Controller is also what a 5K Retina iMac uses, so that justifies the cost. Overall, iFixit gives a 3/10 repairability rating (higher means easier). So for those who already have the iPad Pro in their hands, be very careful with it!


iFixit opens up Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ and rates 4/10 on repairability

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are sure beautiful to look at, but what about the inside? iFixit has returned once again to open the galaxy wide, without further ado see it for yourself below.

Not surprisingly, both devices have the same components inside even for the layout. The only difference was that the S8+ houses a bigger battery. However, it’s dully noted that it’s not easy to open up the flagships as intended due to the strong glass-on-glass construction, so the curved display has to be damaged for that. Even the battery is hard to take out as well, check out the pictures.

Just like their predecessors, both devices got a 4/10 rate on repairability. There are more information in the source below if you want to know more. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


iFixit's Apple Watch Series 2 teardown reveals more glue and 273 mAh battery

Asides from tearing down the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the folks at iFixit also took a look at the Apple Watch Series 2 revealing easier to repair connectors, a lot of water proofing glue, the built-in GPS, NFC and a 273 mAh battery (for the 38mm version). The innovative water resistant speaker apparently allows water to fill in then vibrates to pump the water out. However, all this glue and tiny tri-point screws result in a repairability score of 6 out of 10 for a fairly difficult repair the next time you need to replace its battery.


iFixit's Huawei P9 teardown reveals an easy to repair smartphone except for the Pentalobe screws

The folks at iFixit have gone and done a teardown of the Huawei P9, revealing a repairability score of 7 out of 10 for a smartphone that is fairly easy to repair. While most parts are modular, the display unit and use of Pentalobe security screws (like the kind used in the Apple iPhone 6S) are the only repair issues that iFixit says the Huawei P9 has. They also noted that the fingerprint sensor is the same high-quality one as the part in the Huawei Nexus 6P so while you're in trouble if the display gets broken, everything else is top notch.

Check out our hands-on video of the Huawei P9 in action


iFixit says Apple iPhone 6 Plus has 1GB RAM

The Apple iPhone 6 Plus got a detailed tear down from the folks at iFixit confirming that the larger Apple iPhone 6 phablet only has 1GB of RAM. They go on to show that the iPhone 6 Plus is also just a bit easier to repair than the previous Apple iPhone 5S. According to them, the iPhone 6 Plus has a repairability factor of 6 over 10. The iPhone 5S had a repair factor of 5 out of 10. Unfortunately, the drop test for the iPhone 6 Plus did not go as well as the drop test for the iPhone 5S so you may have to be a bit more careful with the latest and largest iPhone. Check out the video for yourself below but if you'd like more details about the tear-down do check it out at the source:


iFixit teardown of Apple iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 reveals RAM and battery tech specs

As usual of the iFixit folks, they've done a teardown of the Apple iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 revealing the tech specs that Apple usually doesn't talk about, the RAM and the battery. Both of these turn out to be 3GB LPDDR4 RAM and a 2900 mAh battery for the iPhone 7 Plus and 2GB RAM and a 1960 mAh battery for the iPhone 7.

The teardown also reveals plenty of sticky glue and a full-on rubber gasket to help with water proofing and new tri-point screws to go with the usual Pentalobe screws. A Taptic Engine-run solid state home button also means that the new iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 gets a fairly good repairability score of 7 out of 10.


iFixit tears down LG G5

LG G5 is indeed one of the most innovative and escentric smartphone designs we've seen so far from CES 2016, allowing the user to take out the battery easily from the bottom and switching "gears" for different purpose such as taking a picture. If that's not good enough for you, iFixit has reported the G5 is repairable with a rating of 8/10.

According to iFixit, opening the G5 was easy as pie unlike most smartphones nowadays, thanks to its "modular" design that contributes the pleasant repair experience. This also means users can repair the G5 themselves with a guided repair and fewer tools than usual, even the internal hardware are hardly glued.

Check out their breakdown video of the G5 above, and stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


iFixit tears down the Samsung Galaxy Note FE to confirm if it actually has a new battery

Well, after the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 debacle, it is no wonder that people are still a bit touchy about its refurbished version, the Samsung Galaxy Note FE or Fan Edition. The folks at iFixit have teared down the Galaxy Note FE to confirm if there actually is a new battery in there. The short answer is yes but read on for the slightly longer answer.

The slightly longer answer or the numbers involved is that the new battery in the Galaxy Note FE is actually smaller (12.32 Wh, 37.4 x 97.2 x ~5.0mm, 45.4g) compared to the Galaxy Note 7's battery (13.48 Wh, 37.9 x 97.8 x 4.9mm, 47.7g). This should mean that it has enough space to expand and probably won't overheat and explode. The Galaxy Note FE remains in South Korea for now though, but initial pricing has it at about RM2628 or so still. Everything else remains the same though, right down to the 4 out of 10 repairability score but feel free to check out the video for yourself below.


iFixit tested Apple Mac Pro to see if it could really grate cheese

We've all heard comments about how Apple's new Mac Pro looks like a cheese grater. But it seems some people decided that not trying it out was a crime to jesters everywhere. iFixit decided it just had to test whether the new desktop PC do what its design suggests it could do.

In the video that was posted on YouTube (12:48 minute), the folks at iFixit had a standard cheese grater on hand to compare to the Mac Pro's prowess in the creation of cheese bits. The result? Utter, messy defeat for the Mac Pro. As you can see from the video, the cheddar cheese clung to the chassis of the Mac Pro and left a sticky mess. So, even if you need to grate some cheese urgently, we wouldn't recommend using the Mac Pro to do it.

What do you think of the Mac Pro, is its inability to grate cheese of any concern to you? Tell us what you'd do if you have one on our Facebook page. And for more news or jokes like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


iMac Pro 2022 could come with Apple M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets

Back in July 2021, it was rumoured that Apple could be working on a new iMac Pro that has an Apple M1 chip in it. We haven't heard much about it since then, but a reliable source has confirmed that it would indeed be using an Apple Silicon.

According to Mark Gurman (via Gizmochina), Apple plans to launch the iMac Pro 2022 with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. This suggests that there could be at least two variants of the new model, one with the M1 Pro and another for the M1 Max. Sources also claim that the new iMac Pro would follow the design of the 24-inch iMac launched last year.

Besides that, it's rumoured that the iMac Pro 2022 would come with a Mini-LED display that has a refresh rate of 120Hz. As for the size, the new model should also come with a 27-inch screen. Other features you can expect would include a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a six-speaker system with Spatial Audio support, and Thunderbolt 4 support.

Of course, Apple hasn't revealed anything about the new iMac Pro, so take the rumours with a grain of salt. Having said that, the new model is expected to launch sometime in Q2 2022. Are you interested in purchasing one for work? Let us know in the comments, and stick around for more news and updates on it.


Apple is reportedly planning to add more ads to your iPhone

The iPhone and other Apple devices may soon feature more ads baked inside its pre-installed apps, such as Maps, Books and Podcasts. According to reliable insider on everything Apple, Mark Gurman, the company has internally tested search ads in Maps similar to Waze, whereby paid recommendations will appear when users search for restaurants, stores or more.

Writing on his popular Bloomberg column, Gurman claims that Apple could also introduce ads to its native Podcasts and Books apps by allowing publishers to place ads in areas within each app or pay to get their content placed higher in search results. This is similar to how Google makes its ad revenue money through Google Search.

The App Store may also be seeing more ads, whereby Gurman expects Apple to expand ads to the Today tab and app download pages. Currently, the App Store already has ads in which developers can pay to have their app promoted on a search page for a particular query.

This “ads-volution” doesn’t end there either, as Gurman also mentions Apple potentially putting ads on Apple TV Plus too, though this time it’s a bit more straightforward, whereby Apple may introduce a cheaper ad-supported plan for the streaming service. This is a similar model to how Netflix and Disney Plus are planning to do things.

Well, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Nevertheless, we could definitely see this happening as this ads business models have been implemented by other major tech companies such as Google and most Chinese smartphone manufacturers before.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave fore more trending tech news.


iOS 10's Photos app upgrade and features video by Macrumors.com

With iOS 10 coming soon, Macrumors.com has released a video about the new upgrade and features in the Photos app. As you may know, Siri intelligence is part of the update and it has learned some techniques on advanced facial and object recognition algorithms.

Just in case you can't view the video (because you should be working), No longer will the user have to dig out the pictures manually anymore, as Siri intelligence on iOS 10 is able to scan the entire photo library and sort each picture out (people, animals, places, etc) to group them up together in a designated folder automatically.

Besides that, there's a world map that can show the exact location of where each the user's photos were taken, this probably should work if the GPS signal is on. On the other hand, Memories feature is probably the best feature in Photos, because not only it has image recognition but it can include dates and location information based on vacation trips, family events and others; there's even an option to watch a quick video montage of photos, which are set to music.

Lastly, Apple has also made it clear the company cannot see any images or image metadata through the use of encryption and full privacy. So don't worry about having your privacy invaded.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


iOS 11.3 update coming soon, bringing many changes such as power management, new animoji and more

About two days ago, a new iOS 11.3 update was supposed to roll out during the Apple + Education event but nothing happened. So yeah, it has been delayed until further notice, possibly spring and this update is pretty important because it has a long fix patch list. Below is a list of new stuff and changes for iOS 11.3 so check it out below.

Oh yeah, here is a list of Apple devices that is compatible with the upcoming update:

Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


iOS 12 brings performance increase to iPhone 5s and iPad Mini 2 onwards

Apple has released the new and improved iOS 12 which brings several improvements such as performance as well as stability to new as well as older iOS devices starting from the iPhone 5s and iPad mini 2 onwards. Based on the changelogs, the new iOS 12 is expected be able to open up apps up to 70% faster while text input is up by up to 50%.

Based on the table courtesy of mydrivers.com, launching apps on the iOS 12 were faster by as much as 26.1% on the iPhone 5, 21.7% on the iPhone 6, and iPad mini 2 which saw the same 26.2% performance increase while launching app as well.

iPhone 5s, performance increase up to 26.1%

iPhone 6, performance increase up to 21.7%

iPad Mini 2, performance increase up to 26.2%

Other than that, the keyboard also saw improvements as well. However, the performance increase were not noticeable even when running it through a 240 frame per second camera to spot the difference. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


iOS 13.1.1 alerts you if your display is not genuine, fixes Siri and battery life issues

iOS 13.1.1 is now here and it addresses several bugs as well as battery issues. Not only that, it also brings to light if your display isn’t genuine as well as shed light on apps that use your phone’s features without you knowing.

Apple has made a statement mentioning that all smartphones from the iPhone 11 line will show you a message on your lock screen if the device has been fitted with a non genuine display. The message will also be shown if the fix was not done by a certified Apple technician. The message will be shown for 4 days and then in the settings menu for another 2 weeks before staying there for good in your iPhone’s About menu.

Besides that, with the arrival of iOS 13.1, you’ll find a number of apps suddenly asking you permission to use your iPhone’s Bluetooth. This is part of Apple’s initiative to improve its user’s privacy. Companies of these apps had sneakily been getting access to user’s Bluetooth in order to track their location which can help target ads for users. iOS 13 also shows users on a map and shows them how much and where apps have recorded their location.

In addition, several bug fixes has been added into the mix as well. Siri will no longer ignore its user, poor battery life should have been fixed and restoring iPhones from backups should once more work flawlessly. The latest patch also fixes problems with third party keyboards, slow syncing on Reminders as well as Safari search suggestions.

I just updated my phone to iOS 13.1.1 and honestly, you should too! Keep up with the latest Apple news on TechNave.com!


iOS 13.1 update released in Malaysia with Shortcuts Automation, Share ETA and more

It wasn't too long ago that the Apple iOS 13 update was released on selected iPhone models, but not even more than a week later, a new iOS 13.1 update just got released this morning in Malaysia with new features and bug fixes.

According to MacRumours.com, some of the features that were in the iOS 13 beta testing made a comeback. For instance, Shortcuts Automation now allows you to create a personal and home automation feature via the Shortcuts app. You can do certain actions such as setting the time for CarPlay, or the alarm and others.

Another feature that was removed during the beta test is Share ETA. This is actually a similar feature to WhatsApp, as you can share your ETA to your friends and family while you're on route. To add on, they also updated 24 emoji designs especially on the animals for a more accurate representation (lol). You can check out the full update list below:

iOS 13.1 includes bug fixes and improvements, including AirDrop with Ultra Wideband technology on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, suggested automations in the Shortcuts app, and the ability to share ETA in Maps.

This update also includes bug fixes and other improvements. This update:

On the other hand, iPadOS 13.1 is also now available for iPad users. You can get the updates from over-the-air in the Settings app as usual. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


iOS 13.5.1 update now prevents jailbreaking and improves benchmark performance

It was only a few days ago that Apple released their latest iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5.1 for the iPhone and iPad users globally, but here comes another one with iOS 13.5.1 software update patch just a few hours ago. According to the description, the new software update patch provides important security updates which will not allow users to jailbreak the iPhones anymore.

While it wasn't mentioned in the patch description, reliable sources say that the iPhones prior to this were still vulnerable to being jailbreak. Knowing how Apple values security more than anything else on their devices, this is probably why the new iOS 13.5.1 patch was sent out but someone somewhere will probably figure out another way in the near future. Meanwhile, the new software update has also improved benchmark performances as the memory consumption handling got fixed.

Besides the iPhone, the iPadOS 13.5.1, watchOS 6.2.6, tvOS 13.4.6, as well as the macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update were released simultaneously globally. If you haven't got the update, do wait a while as the rollout takes a few hours. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 update now allow you to unlock your devices faster with a face mask on

Today, the long-awaited iOS update has finally arrived on our Apple iPhones and iPads. In case you missed it, the iOS 13.5 update alongside iPadOS 13.5 feature faster access to your passcode when you are wearing a face mask. As usual, you may find the latest software update in your settings there.

Apart from allowing you to get to the passcode option faster than usual when wearing a face mask, there are also other minimal updates. For one, there is a new Exposure Notification API which functions as a COVID-19 contact tracing apps from any public health authorities. How this works is that if you turn on the feature with an app from a public health authority, your iPhone will act as a beacon via Bluetooth and will keep a record of people who have been tested positive for COVID-19. So if your iPhone happens to detect one, you will be notified, although it's not known if any Malaysian health authority has already gained access to this.

Next, there is also a new update on giving you the option to control the automatic prominence on the Group FaceTime calls. In other words, the video tiles that you and your friends in it won't have to change its size when someone is speaking. Eh, didn't see the need for this one but alright.

As aforementioned, the new iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 may be found on Software Update in Settings. The file size is only 418.8MB so get to it! Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


iOS 13.6 update brings digital car keys and new features to Health app

If you are eager for new features on your Apple devices, the company has just released a new update that will do just that. The iOS 13.6 update has gone live and adds new features for iOS and iPadOS devices, as well as fixing some issues. Specifically, the new update comes with features to the Health app and adds support for digital car keys.

The update is a fairly large one at 385.8MB to download and install, so you probably want to do this when you're not actively using your phone. With iOS 13.6, you'll now be able to unlock, lock and start your car using your iPhone. If you lose your device, the digital key can be removed via iCloud, eliminating the chance of your car being stolen. There's also the Power Reserve feature that lets you unlock or start your car for up to 5 hours after iPhone battery goes out.

As for the Health app, Apple has added a new category of symptoms that can be detected like fever, chills, coughing and more. Your device will now be able to log these symptoms and share them with third-party apps that are used to monitor your health or for contact tracing. The symptoms are recorded through features like cycle tracking and ECG, so that means the update applies to compatible Apple Watch devices.

Speaking of Apple updates, watchOS 6.2.8 was also released and you need to update your Apple Watch to this version to use the new Health features. For those of you who have already gotten the new updates, what are your thoughts on the new features so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and do stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like this.


iOS 13 breaks games such as PUBG Mobile and Fortnite Mobile

It seems that the new Apple iOS 13 update has been causing issues among mobile gamers who play titles such as PUBG Mobile, Fortnite Mobile, and more. This is due to the fact that placing two fingers or more on the screen, and moving it around causes a new text editing bar to pop up which messes with the input from the user.

The introduction of the text editing bar was mean to aid users when it comes to modifying text on a document, or easily select and copy selected text on a webpage. Based on a statement by theverge.com, it is best to wait for the iOS 13.1 update due to the fact that the issue seems to be resolved.

With that said, there is no official Malaysia release date for the iOS 13.1 update for now. Did the iOS 13 update affect your gameplay in any way? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.

@PUBG_Support @PUBGMOBILE iOS 13 text editing gestures killed 4 finger claw. Touching with 3 fingers will open the above bar in game(screenshot). Please release a fix for this. Total game killer at the beginning of season. #iOS13 #PUBGMOBILE pic.twitter.com/e8fRXyx12I


iOS 14.2 beta version coming with Shazam, more music features & an improved magnifier

Recently, Apple have launched the iOS 14.0 version to the iPhone users after many months. Now the company just released the new iOS 14.2 beta version to the developers, so what are they working on this version?

According to MacRumors, the latest update will introduce the Music Recognition control which is Shazam on the Control Center. With this feature, it can help users to recognize the music that is playing around them. Once the music has been recognized, then there would be a notification pop on the screen, so the users can just tap on it and play the music on Apple Music.

To use this feature, the users can add it to the Control Center or in the Setting, and then they just need to tap on the Shazam icon. This would make any music lover’s life easier and convenient, unlike last time where we have to click into the Shazam app to search for a song.

On top of that, Apple have also added another music feature which is the Apple Music suggestion to the Control Center ‘Now Playing’ widget. For this feature, users can easily see which song is inactive. Besides that, the media control would also be updated to let the users control and see AirPlay connected devices such as speakers or Apple TVs.

On the other hand, the Magnifier app feature will be updated with the ‘People Detection’ and it can track how far the people are away. If this iOS 14.2 beta version test is a success, don’t you think it will be a piece of great news? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.