Xiaomi is planning to launch the Redmi K40 series in the end of 2020!

Xiaomi will soon be announcing another new smartphone in the Redmi lineup which might be the Redmi K30 Ultra. However, there’s another lineup that rumored about the Redmi k40 and K40 Pro will also be releasing in later this year.According to the popular internet insider, Digital Chat Station, the Redmi K40 is expecting to be on sale by the end of this year. It is expected to sport the Snapdragon 775 chipset for the Redmi K40 and the Snapdragon 875 chipset for the Redmi K40 Pro which will be launching at the beginning of 2021. As for the Redmi K30 Ultra, it will be built on the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ that supports fifth-generation 5G mobile networks.

Digital Chat Station Weibo Post on Redmi K30 Ultra

As a recap to the Redmi K30 series, the K30 lineup was launched in March 2020. Both Redmi K30 Pro and K30 Pro zoom smartphones sport a 6.67-inch full HD+ E3 AMOLED display that supports HDR10+ and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It comes with the Snapdragon 885 chipset coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release dates for the Redmi K40 series and Redmi K30 Ultra so do take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more tech gadgets news on TechNave.com!


Xiaomi is revealing a new smartphone tomorrow

So get this, apparently tomorrow on 11 July 2017 - Xiaomi will be revealing a new device in China. As confirmed in their official Weibo account, the device will come with a 6GB RAM, so what phone could it be?

It should be noted that it’s not the first time for Xiaomi to release a 6GB RAM phone, since the Mi MIX, Mi 6, Mi Note 2, and Mi 5s Plus are equipped with it. Although the teaser poster only reveals that it will have 6GB RAM, they also released a short teaser video revealing more tech-specs (video is in the source below). In the video, it’s also revealed that the RAM is a DDR4 type, a Snapdragon 800 processor series on board, 4000 mAh, a 3D glass body, UFS storage, a 22MP camera and it can record 4k video format. Additionally, it also supports USB Type-C, Quick Charge, NFC, 4G, and an infrared blaster.

If we have to guess, the mysterious phone could be a Mi 6 Plus since the Mi 6 already has the 3D glass body. Well, there’s only one way to find out. Stay tuned for Xiaomi’s announcement tomorrow at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi is taking the lead working on 6G research and will stop producing its 4G smartphones next year!

Xiaomi has just revealed the Redmi 10X yesterday in China which considered as the cheapest 5G smartphone that priced at RMB1599 (~RM976). The Redmi 10X brings the company to a whole new expansion on 5G smartphones. Aside from it, the company also started the pre-research on 6G along with the development of satellite internet.

According to the co-founder and CEO of Xiaomi Lei Jun, the company will stop producing 4G smartphones for China next year. As the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has affected its supply chain on the 5G handsets, Xiaomi needs to subsidize the factories for 250M Yuan to increase the production and stopping of 4G devices in China is the solution for it.

The 5G will revolutionize the industry in the coming years just like how 4K and 8K, cloud gaming, and auto-pilot are doing it now. Therefore, the company will focus on ramping up 5G smartphones adaptation and new ground-breaking technology and IoT devices as well as working with public systems. By now, Xiaomi is working with the Chinese government to build a solid disaster warning system.

With that said, everything will be made possible thanks to the 5G capabilities, and 4G will slowly be eliminated through time.  So are you ready to take on the 5G era? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com!


Xiaomi is testing a new MIUI feature to gauge battery health

For smartphones, we can tell how much battery capacity is left with battery indicators. But what if you want to know the battery's health, whether it has deteriorated severely? Well, Xiaomi seems to be working on a new MIUI feature related to that.

According to Gizmochina, Xiaomi is developing a new MIUI feature called the Battery Health Indicator. So, what is it supposed to do? As its name suggests, it's designed to estimate a battery's health based on various factors. The factors are namely the phone's total usage time, how many times it has been charged, the temperature it's been stored at, and more.

This battery is in poor health, might be time to get a new one

Using that information, MIUI will output a scale that is based on ageing impedance, temperature, and battery capacity. The idea is to give you an idea of how the battery's health looks like with a glance. Currently, this feature is available in devices like the Redmi Note 10, Redmi K40 series, and Mi 11 series.

Honestly, it's hard to tell how accurate this feature could be. But if it is, you'll at least know when to send in your Xiaomi phone for a battery change. Aside from that, what other feature would you like to see added to MIUI? Share your ideas in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Xiaomi is the first brand in Malaysia to offer e-SIM from RM1

Starting from 16 November 2018 onwards, Xiaomi will be the first brand in Malaysia to offer e-SIM by Durian Man app starting from a low as RM1. The e-SIM allows the device to function even without a physical SIM. Not only that, it reduces the overall cost needed to manufacture the SIM as well.

In order to activate the e-SIM, visit the Mi Store in either Pavilion KL, KLCC, IOI City Mall Putrajaya, Mid Valley, or One Utama for more info. But that’s not all, those who sign up for the e-SIM by Durian Man will be given a chance to take part in a lucky draw which grand prizes up to RM30000 worth of prizes including but not limited to a Redmi Note 6 Pro, RM30 credit and an RM10 credit. Below is the list of Xiaomi phones that support the e-SIM technology. For the full list, check out Xiaomi's official Facebook page and for more update like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.

Here are the list of phones that has the e-SIM pre-installed:


Apple iPhone 6s confirmed coming to Malaysia on 16 October 2015

The Apple Malaysia site recently revealed that the Apple iPhone 6s will be available in Malaysia on 16 October 2015. While Malaysia has never been in the first batch of countries to get the latest Apple iPhone, traditionally the latest iteration has almost always appeared sometime in November or December. The Apple iPhone 6s brings a number of new hardware upgrades to the iPhone along with a stronger, tougher full metal body. These features and tech specs include the latest Apple A9 processor, a 12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 3D touch, new Rose Gold colour and more but there are still no details on Malaysia pricing just yet. No news yet if this also means that we could be seeing the Apple iPhone 6s Plus on the same date as well but due to Malaysia's current currency rating we expect that the traditional $100 (RM445) price increase will be higher than before. Currently the iPhone 6 is going for RM2699 so a jump to RM3199 for the iPhone 6s doesn't seem entirely out of the question.


Xiaomi is working on a feature that allows users to expand RAM virtually

Xiaomi users have been complaining about MIUI takes up the RAM of the devices. For that, the company might be offering a fix soon by utilizing virtual expansion. It is said that Xiaomi devices' RAM could be expanded using internal storage when it reaches its limit in the future.

Developer Kacper Skrzypek is the one who found out the memory expansion function by examining the MIUI 12.5 firmware code. The function is said to allow smartphones to "breathe" more freely when working with resource-intensive applications by having part of the storage converted into RAM. However, the function can only be activated when the RAM usage of the devices has reached the limit.

It is worth mentioning that this is not a new technology in the smartphone industry as vivo and OnePlus are already experimenting with it. On the vivo X60, the feature is called "Enhanced memory management technology 1.0" and it allows the users to expand the RAM up to 15GB from 8GB. vivo also said that the technology allows the system to cache up to 20 apps simultaneously.

Let us know what you think about this technology on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


Xiaomi is working on a new 5G addition to the Redmi Note 10 Pro?

Recently Xiaomi is rapidly increasing its production on new smartphone lineups. Last month, the Redmi Note 10 series was officially launched in Malaysia for the standard and the Pro version. Today, we spotted that another addition for the Redmi Note 10 series will be debuting soon and it will be the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G variant.

According to the source, the only difference on the new Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G will be the  Snapdragon 750G chipset. And by looking at the existing Redmi 5G lineups,  there is a Redmi Note 10 5G which is powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset instead. So performance wise, we still need to wait for the test when we get the device on hand.

As for the other tech specs which is a duplication with its predecessors, the Redmi Note 10 Pro, is equipped with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM, a 6.67-inch 120Hz display, and a 5020mAh battery with 33W fast charging.  While on the cameras, it has a 108MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP quad-camera rear while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

Either way, there is still no official information on the tech specs and the releasing dates, so do take this with a pinch of salt. In the meantime, are you excited about the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


Xiaomi issued a statement regarding being added to the U.S. government's blacklist

After HUAWEI, it looks like Xiaomi has also stumbled upon something that doesn't look nice with the U.S. Last week, it was reported that Xiaomi has been added to the country's government’s blacklist, which means that U.S. investors will not be allowed to purchase shares from the Chinese company. However, unlike HUAWEI, Xiaomi will still able to import and use technologies from the U.S. without a need for a license. Following the news, Xiaomi has issued a statement on the matter as follows:

"Xiaomi Corp. (The Company) has been in compliance with law and operating in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations of jurisdictions where it conducts its businesses. The Company reiterates that it provides products and services for civilian and commercial use. The Company confirms that it is not owned, controlled or affiliated with the Chinese military, and is not a “Communist Chinese Military Company” defined under the NDAA. The Company will take appropriate course of actions to protect the interests of the Company and its shareholders. The Company is reviewing the potential consequences of this to develop a fuller understanding of its impact on the Group. The Company will make further announcements as and when appropriate.”

For now, it is unclear if this is just temporary as the Biden administration is going to take power from 20 January 2021 onwards. Let's hope that Xiaomi will soon get out of this and continues to operate as usual. Let us know what you think about this on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech reports.


Xiaomi just came out with another laptop called the Mi Notebook Pro 15.6 Enhanced Edition

When it comes to Xiaomi, most people would think of their smartphones, power banks, and perhaps some other electronic products like the Mi Scooter and smart home devices. But not the Mi Notebook, though, currently it's only sold within the China market and they just came up with another one called the Mi Notebook Pro 15.6 Enhanced Edition (2019).

Compared with the predecessor, the Mi Notebook Pro, the design is more or less the same and yes, it looks like the Apple MacBook Pro. Nonetheless, the design is simple and the Mi logo can be found at the bottom screen panel. Measuring in 19.9mm, this enhanced version actually comes with a dual-fan cooling system and heat pipes for cooling down.

Besides that, the tech specs have some slight improvements, the 15.6-inch 1080p FHD display how has a 100% sRGB display, an Intel core i7-10510U processor (14nm process, quad-core and eight threads, up to 4.9GHz), up to 512GB storage (with SSD option), and a 2666MHz RAM. For connectivity, it has all the necessary ports for the ethernet, HDMI, headphone jack, USB 3.0 x2, USB 2.0 x1, and a 3-in-1 card reader.

So that's all about the Mi Notebook Pro 15.6 Enhanded Edition (2019), but would you like to get your hands on one if given a chance? We think Xiaomi Malaysia should give a shot. Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi just launched a new Bluetooth keyboard for ~RM97 and it looks adorable

By now, most of you already know that Xiaomi tends to produce various types of products. From smartphones to sports shoes (yes, really), the company just recently launched a new MIIIW Air 85 Bluetooth dual-mode mini keyboard and it honestly looks great and cute which the ladies will like. By the way, MIIIW is a chain company part of Xiaomi.

Looking at the keyboard design, there are only 85 keys in total without a number pad. The four corners are curved and the keycaps are round which is why the keyboard is cute-looking. For measurement, it is 7.8mm thick and has a pair of kick-stand at the back to let it stand up to 8-degrees. From the name, it's also completely wireless and supports dual-mode connection which means it can be connected through Bluetooth and a USB wireless receiver. You can also switch between the two modes from a switch button.

The MIIIW Air 85 Bluetooth keyboard can be paired not just for Windows and macOS, but as well as for Android and iOS. At the moment, it's only available in China for 159 Yuan (~RM97) but I think Malaysians would love to have this. Just maybe, you can even find it on Shopee since there are many online retailers from China.

Let us know what do you think of the Xiaomi keyboard on our Facebook page! Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi just released a 3-in-1 multipurpose foldable fan!

Xiaomi is no longer just a smartphone company anymore in recent years as it releases more household products than their smartphones yearly. Well, If you are thinking of getting an air purifier to purify the air at your home but there’s no extra space for it, you could try getting the new multipurpose foldable fan that just got released from Xiaomi!

The new Xiaomi fan is a 3 in 1 air humidifier, air purifier, and a fan that can be used wirelessly. It comes with an innovative one-piece seamless design that you can’t see any screws around the body and be easily folded into a much smaller size with just 3 steps. Once its folded, it can now be a small portable fan that can be tuck under your bed or kept in any empty spaces in your room.

The fan also comes with a step-less shaft design that allows users to easily move the head to a 120-degree left and right, 360-degree up and down as well as an ultrawide angle air supply to fully circulate and cool your entire room.

The Xiaomi 3 in 1 Fan can be folded into 3 sizes

According to Xiaomi, the humidifier of the Xiaomi fan is situated at the bottom of the device with a 3000rpm cross-flow wind pressure technology. The humidifier will instantly release 1-5um of fine water to moisturize the skin to reduce the problems of skin dryness and itching in a hot dry room. To control the fan, you can use the LCD touch mode or a remote control that can operate in up to 80 meters of distance.

Unfortunately, there’s still no information on the price and release dates in Malaysia. But will you be getting this 3 in 1 foldable multipurpose fan instead? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com!


Xiaomi launched 80W Wireless Charging Stand Set & Multi-Coil Charging Pad, priced from ~RM125

Yesterday, Xiaomi have officially released the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra in China. But besides that, the company also unveiled two new chargers which are the 80W wireless charging stand and multi-coil wireless fast charging pad.

The 'Mi Wireless Charging Stand Set' comes with an 80W charging stand and 120W charging adapter in the box. The user is allowed to charge their device horizontally or vertically because it comes with a double-coil design. This charger cost CNY499 (~RM314) and the company is also selling a 'Special Edition' bundle set that adds on CNY199 (~RM125) on top of the Mi 11 Pro bundle set as the 'environmentally friendly' version that doesn't come with a charger.

The 80W charging stand and 120W charging adapter

The multi-coil wireless fast charging pad

On the other hand, the multi-coil wireless fast charging pad looks similar to Apple's AirPower which comes with a price tag of CNY599 (~RM377). This charger can charge up to 3 devices at the same time because it sports 19 charging coils. It can charge 3 devices simultaneously at up 20W wireless charging speed which is a total of 60W power.

Which wireless charger would you go for? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Xiaomi launched the 48MP camera equipped Redmi Note 7 in China starting from ~RM603

Xiaomi has recently announced the launch of the Redmi Note 7 which comes equipped with a 48MP image sensor in the rear starting from the price of RMB999(~RM603) for the 3GB RAM + 32GB internal storage, RMB1199(~RM724) for 4GB + 64GB and RMB1399(~RM844) for the 6GB + 64GB variant.

As for the tech specs, the device is running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, memory configuration mentioned above, 48MP + 5MP rear positioned camera sensor, 13MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.3-inch display with FHD+ resolution with up to 84% screen-to-body ratio, and a 4000mAh non-removable battery.

The Redmi Note 7 which comes equipped with the Quad-bayer filter further improves the image quality and exposure from the main sensor by compressing the image to a 4 to 1 ratio, producing a high-quality 12MP image. Exclusive to China, customers can add an additional RMB10(~RM6) to include a 9V/2A fast charger, which is able to fully charge the phone in only 1 hour and 43 minutes.

As for now, there is no official news on when the aforementioned device will be available in Malaysia as well as the price of it. Stay tuned to TechNave.com as we provide more updates on the subject.


Xiaomi launched the Redmi K30i 5G quietly with Snapdragon 765 and 120Hz refresh rate display

The Redmi K30 series has been in many leaks and reports on it and last week, we found out that the Redmi K30i 5G has been launched quietly in the market and is now available for sale in China. Xiaomi has skipped the usual ground-breaking launching event for this new smartphone but moved all the attention onto the Redmi 10X series instead.

The Redmi K30i 5G comes with the same 6.67-inch FHD+ cutting-edge LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate as the Redmi K30 5G. Under the hood, it equips with the Snapdragon 765G chipset coupled with a 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that supports 5G SA and NSA Dual Mode. It also supports dual-frequency GPS, Multi-Function NFC, IR Blaster, 3.5mm headphone jack as well as a fingerprint scanner on the sides that double as a power button.

In terms of the cameras, it sports a 48MP main camera, 120-degree super wide-angle lens, 2cm macro lens, and depth-of-field lens. It has a 4,500mAh battery that charges with 30W fast-charging and also a Hi-Res audio certification and P2i life splash-proof coating. Basically, there’s not much difference between the Redmi K30 5G and the Redmi K30i. As for the price, it is selling at the price of RMB 1,799 (~RM1094) which is cheaper than the Redmi K30 5G.

With that said, the new Redmi K30i 5G delivers a solid performance despite the cheaper price than the Redmi K30 5G. So which smartphone will you be getting? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com!


Xiaomi launches 100W wireless charging stand for ~RM392

The first 100W charger from Xiaomi was back in 2019. Since then, fast-charging technology has advanced by a significant degree. Companies have even started to push wireless charging tech, such as Xiaomi's new 100W wireless charger.

According to Gizmochina, Xiaomi has unveiled the Xiaomi Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand. The new charging accessory is set to become available in China on 16 August 2021 for 599 yuan (~RM392). This is basically a more powerful version of the 80W wireless charging stand that launched earlier this year. The Mi 100W has the same design as the Mi 80W but comes with a black and gold colour scheme instead of white and silver.

It should be noted that Xiaomi currently doesn't have any device that supports 100W wireless charging. The Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra are currently the only devices that support up to 67W fast-charging. While this means that the charger isn't compatible with current Xiaomi devices, we expect to see a Xiaomi smartphone that supports 100W wireless charging soon. There's also the Mi MIX 4 at 50W wireless charging,

Unfortunately, Xiaomi might not launch this Mi 100W Wireless Charging Stand here. The 80W model certainly couldn't be found on the Xiaomi Malaysia website. But if it's available here, would you buy one? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Apple iPhone 7 & 7 Plus unveiled with a brand new A10 Fusion chip, water resistant, new telephoto lens & more

Today, Apple has finally unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. As the rumours predicted, many of the things we've read online did come true, such as the first ever wireless Apple AirPods, the dual cameras on the iPhone 7 Plus, a pressure-sensitive click-less home button, water and dust resistance feature, a default 32GB internal storage and many more. Without further ado, below are the official specifications:

The first feature that got us intrigued is the iPhone 7 Plus' dual rear cameras, which are equipped with a wide-angle and telephoto camera lens. The wide-angle does what a standard camera do, as for the telephoto camera, it functions as a zoom in camera that's able to take high quality and clear pictures, it can be zoom in 10x and still looks great.

Normal view (left), 10x zoom using telephoto lens (right)

The result of using depth effect feature

Next up, the new wireless AirPods are your new solution to the missing headphone jack. The reason being why Apple decided to remove it is because they want to take on a challenge on creating a wireless earphone that has never been done before. It will cost $159 (around RM643) and will only be available during late October (presumably in USA first), Apple will also provide a Lightning adapter for the 3.5mm headphone jack, but this also means you can't charge and listen to your favourite songs at the same time.

The Lightning adapter for the 3.5mm headphone jack

Last but not least, because of the all-new A10 Fusion chip, the device is able to perform superbly by playing super high-end games. Battery life is said to be improved as well, a comparison given was the iPhone 7 has two more hours longer battery life than the iPhone 6s; and an hour difference between the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 6 Plus.

A high-end game demo using the A10 Fusion chip

The iPhone 7 will cost $649 (around RM2626) which the iPhone 6s also started, while the iPhone 7 Plus will cost $769 (around RM3030). Pre-order for the new iPhone 7 series will start on 9 September 2016 in USA, and will launch on 16 September 2016. Malaysia has yet to receive a release date, but we will keep an eye on that so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Xiaomi launches 3 new charging accessories, including a multi-device charging pad

The big 10th-anniversary event for Xiaomi unveiled several new products, such as the Mi 10 Ultra and Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition. But that's not all as the company also announced some charging accessories. In total, three new charging accessories were introduced and they're all likely to be useful too.

The first one is the Mi 55W Wireless Charging Stand that retails for 199 yuan (~RM120). It supports Extended Power Profile (EPP) and will work just fine with the Mi 10 Ultra that supports 50W wireless charging. Next, is the 499 yuan (~RM302) Mi 20W Smart Tracking Charging Pad, which lets you wireless charge two devices at the same time. And finally, there's the Mi 100W Car Charger that costs 99 yuan (~RM60) and can charge up to 100W via the USB-C port.

The interesting one here is the Mi 20W Smart Tracking Charging Pad. This is because you can place your two devices on any part of the charging pad and it should work. That's right, this is exactly what Apple has been trying to do with its rumoured AirPower charging mat, except that one is aiming to charge three devices.

Out of the three new charging accessories, which one would you find most useful for you? I find that the charging pad and 100W car charger would be more popular, but what do you think? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Xiaomi launches Ningmei Mini Computer 'C80' that weighs only 250g, starting from ~RM724

Computers are getting smaller and smaller as time goes by. This new one named Ningmei Mini Computer 'CR80' made by Xiaomi weighs only 250g. Despite a small body, it's still enough for most users for general usage. Now, let's continue reading to find out the tech specs and features it brings!

Besides being light, the Ningmei Mini Computer 'C80' measures less than 12cm in length and width and less than 2.5cm in thickness. It is powered by the N5105 quad-core, a four-thread processor with a turbo frequency of up to 2.9GHz. There's also a 4MB L3 cache, and the machine only consumes 10W of power.

Furthermore, the computer supports high-speed M.2 SSD up to 512GB and DDR4 memory. It can be connected to TVs, monitors, projectors, printers, scanners, etc. Other features include the Intel AC7265 wireless network card that supports a 2.4G+5G dual-band Wi-Fi connection and Bluetooth. The Xiaomi Ningmei Mini Computer 'C80' will be available in two variants, 6/128GB for 1,099 Yuan (~RM724) and 8/256GB for 1,299 Yuan (~RM856).

What do you think about this new Xiaomi product? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech product news.


Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 4 in India from INR 9999 (around RM653)

Today, Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 4 in India, even though it was seen in China last year, this device sports Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 instead of the previous MediaTek hexa-core Helio X20 processor instead. Below are the official tech-specs:

With the Snapdragon 625 being the first chipset in its class to use 14nm FinFET technology, this makes the Redmi Note 4's 4100 mAh battery lasts on average 25% longer than Redmi Note 3.

The first sale for Redmi Note 4 is at 12pm on January 23 exclusively on Mi.com and Flipkart with no pre-registrations, starting at INR 9,999 (2GB RAM + 32GB Flash, around RM653), INR 10,999 (3GB RAM + 32GB Flash, around RM718) and INR 12,999 (4GB RAM + 64GB Flash, around RM848).

Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at Technave.com.


Xiaomi launches the Mi Drone, with 4K recording from only RM 1560

After great anticipation (by many), Xiaomi has announced their take on the remote controlled drone platform, the Mi Drone. Xiaomi's Mi Drone is a quadcopter with a three-axis gimbal stabilizer, 4K camera, and a remote control that can be hooked up to your Mi smartphone as its viewfinder. The 4K version retails at RMB 2,999 (~RM 1880), while the 1080p model has a sticker price of RMB 2,499 (~RM 1560).

The Mi Drone comes with a 5,100mAh battery, which is also easily replaceable, and Xiaomi claims the unit can get 27 minutes of flight time on a single charge. Impressive for something that is half to one-third of other similar devices on the market.

Xiaomi shared that the 1080p version of the Mi Drone will be offered as part of the crowdfunding site Mi Home, from 26 May, while the 4K model will be available for testing through an open beta programme at the end of July.

We have yet to reach out to Xiaomi to see if they will officially try to bring in the Mi Drone to our market, but rest assured we will see this locally soon.


Xiaomi launches the Mi MIX 2S for RM1999 and the Redmi S2 for RM679 in Malaysia

Xiaomi announce that they have launched two new devices into Malaysia, the two device in question is the Mi MIX 2S and the Redmi S2 which is priced at RM1999 and RM679 respectively, both of device will be available for order on 1 June 2018. Starting off the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, the device is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6GB of RAM, either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, dual 12MP + 12MP rear camera setup, single 5MP selfie camera, 5.99-inch display with a screen resolution of 2160×1080 pixels, and it is powered by a 3400mAh non-removable battery.

As for the Xiaomi Redmi S2, it will be running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, either 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage or 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage options, dual 12MP + 5MP AI assisted rear camera setup, single 16MP AI assisted selfie camera in the front, a 5.99-inch display with a screen resolution of 1440×720 pixels and it is powered by a 3080mAh non-removable battery. The devices will be available on Lazada online store as well as all authorised Mi store and Mi zone across Malaysia. For more updates like these, stay tuned to Technave.com.


Xiaomi launches the Mi VR Play as entry-level device

Today, Xiaomi has revealed the much awaited and first VR headset - Mi VR Play. Mi VR Play is an entry- level product that seeks to bring the VR experience to a much wider audience, so far it has received 1 million registrations in just 8 hours. The beta testing program allows users to purchase Mi VR Play for just 1 Yuan (around RM0.61).

The Mi VR Play is wrapped in lightweight, durable Lycra for long-lasting comfort. In the future, Mi VR Play will also be available in a selection of bold prints and colours for even more stylish options, allowing customization. The two-way zipper on the front allow for slight positioning adjustments and ventilation and also helps to ensure compatibility, providing a secure grip on a wide range of 4.7- to 5.7-inch smartphones.

A Mi VR app must be downloaded in order to use the VR headset, the app comes with content from partners including Conde Nast Traveler, YouKu and Korea's Dooribun. As more partners are brought onboard Mi VR app, introducing even more panoramic, 2D and 3D content, it is expected to drive VR content in China to a whole new level.

We hope the MI VR Play will come some time in the future on Malaysia shores soon, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Xiaomi launches world’s first 30W super fast wireless charging, coming to Xiaomi 9 Pro 5G?

Xiaomi recently announced the world’s first 30W super fast wireless charging technology with a 40W version currently in development. According to them, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro will be the first to utilize this 30W super wireless fast charging tech but there’s no exact Malaysia release dates or pricing details about it yet.

Xiaomi’s 30W super wireless fast charging utilizes high-efficiency 4:1 direct charge architecture, high-power wireless reverse charging, dual-frequency transmission technology and more resulting in a 4000 mAh battery only taking 69 minutes to charge to 100% and 25 minutes to charge to 50%. They say that it will include safety measures like overcurrent and overvoltage protection. It was also revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G will also support reverse wireless charging as well.

In addition, Xiaomi also announced 2 new wireless charging accessories including a vertical air-cooled wireless dock and an intelligent tracking wireless charging dock. The vertical dock features an air duct design that cools down the phone while the intelligent tracking dock automatically tracks the placement of the phone and moves the coils to correctly align with the device but this is at a slightly lower 20W.

Again, no Malaysia pricing details or release dates for these 2 wireless charging accessories yet, but would you want them to come to Malaysia with the Mi 9 Pro 5G? Let us know in our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com

So, there's reverse wireless charging for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G too?

The vertical air-cooled wireless charging dock

The Intelligent Tracking wireless charging dock


Xiaomi launching a new Mi Notebook Pro X with 32GB + 1TB memory and more

It's been a while since Xiaomi launched a new laptop. To refresh your memory, the last time they did was two years ago (but never came to Malaysia) and there is a new Mi Notebook Pro X laptop coming soon. Here's what we know about it so far.

As teased by Xiaomi, the image teaser revealed that the pro variant will come with top tier tech specs such as 32GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 1TB SSD. Moreover, the laptop will also come with an RTX 3050 Ti GPU alongside RTX Optical Tracking and DLSS Technology support.

Running on an 11th Gen Intel H35 series processor with an 8nm Samsung GA107 SoC, Xiaomi said that the processor offers 45W performance whereas the TDP power consumption is between 35W - 80W. In terms of price, it is said to be priced 10,000 Yuan which is around ~RM6430. Sounds about right with the given specifications.

Would you like a Xiaomi laptop in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi looks cut down on intrusive ads on their devices

While Xiaomi always puts bang for your buck devices on the table for its consumers, there’s one downside to the brand: Ads. While the company relies on ads to stay afloat as their devices barely make them profit, some ads can be pretty intrusive for its consumers.

Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi promises that the company will be making changes to their ad placements across their devices. It has been reported that he has been in talks with the MIUI team in order to improve user experience on the OS. Intrusive and inappropriate ads will be dialed down, a brand new call recording feature will be available in the QQ social media app, a local recycle bin for recently deleted photos, a magnifying glass and an ultra low-power mode.

We can expect to see toned down intrusive ads happening in the upcoming MIUI 11 update. Other than it, it is safe to say that the company will be continuing to host ads on their devices as their business strategy. Do you think this is a huge step up in the right direction for the Chinese company? Personally, I’d just like to see less bloatware. Just last night, the company just released the Mi 9 in Malaysia. Keep up with the latest news and updates on Xiaomi at TechNave.com!


Xiaomi maintains first place as the top smartphone vendor in Malaysia for Q3 2022

As we head towards the end of 2022, Canalys announced that Xiaomi has recently topped the list of smartphone vendors in Malaysia for Q3 2022. According to Canalys' report, Xiaomi maintained its first spot on the list for the second consecutive quarter with a 25% unit share for sell-in shipments.

Nicolas Shi, Country Manager for Xiaomi Malaysia and Singapore shared, “We are thankful to be the top smartphone vendor in Malaysia this quarter, despite the challenging times affecting the smartphone industry this year. The hurdles and challenges we’ve faced thus far have made it all worthwhile. We are not where we want to be yet, but we are confident that we’re on the right path to bettering ourselves.”

“I would like to use this opportunity to give a shout-out to my hardworking team members and extend my gratitude to all our Xiaomi Fans and business partners in Malaysia. In addition to providing the most innovative smartphones and AIoT products, we are continuing our efforts to ensure that fans and users receive a great user experience through our premium service offerings. Thank you, Malaysians, we hope that you will continue to show your support towards Xiaomi,” added Nicolas.

Xiaomi recently launched their Xiaomi 12T Series, Malaysia’s first 200MP imaging system smartphone. Along with new smartphones and AIoT products, Xiaomi is continuing the momentum this quarter to offer Malaysian users premium services for its products, which includes extended warranties. The company aims to continue its efforts in ensuring that they offer its fans and users the latest in innovative technology with a premium service, all at an affordable price.

For more information about Xiaomi as a company, you can visit their official newsroom right here.


Apple iPhone 7 Plus review - A truly top quality phone, but quite pricey

Okay, so here we go. Looking to get the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, despite the hefty RM3799 (on apple.com.my) price tag for just the 32GB memory model, when there are other cheaper flagships like Samsung, Huawei and others? Not only that, it also looks more or less the same as the iPhone 6 / 6s series, with features that almost every other flagship Android phone already has like water-resistance and dual rear cameras?

But despite all these, it is still no doubt that the iPhone 7 Plus is still the best in its league from what Apple has to offer. But is it worth the price? Stay with me here, and we will go through all the pros and cons in our review of the iPhone 7 Plus.

Aside from the new sexy Jet Black and Matte Black option, nothing much has changed. You already know how it looks like, it's the same as the iPhone 6s series, except that the headphone jack is gone. Antenna lines are shifted too, we have a new haptic home button as well, and a dual camera bump at the back. But let's start with the missing headphone jack first, which got everyone scratching their heads.

The same front design, with the new haptic home button

According to Apple at the iPhone 7 reveal two months ago, they mentioned it was "courage" to ditch the headphone jack. If you actually know Apple's history, they have a tendency to remove certain pieces of technology from Apple products. At first, I was a bit sceptical about the missing headphone jack, like "How am I going to listen to music and charge at the same time?" Well, honestly speaking, you don't need to.

The new antenna lines position and the dual rear cameras

After using it for about a month, I realized that I don't need to listen to my songs and charge at the same time that much, because the battery is durable enough to last me the whole day (more on that in the performance section below). And luckily for those who still want to use their headphones, Apple has provided a Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter in the box. The EarPods have a Lightning Connector too, but don't expect any improvements in sound quality.

Besides, if you want to transfer your pictures and files while listening to your songs; you can always rely on Dropbox, Google Photos, Airdrop (with your iOS devices) and others for a wireless transfer. Easy peasy.

The removal of the headphone jack also means more space for the hardware inside the body, which brings us to the new taptic engine along with the new haptic feedback home button. The home button is a new addition for the iPhone. I think it's safe to say that for most new iPhone 7 users, it'll be quite hard to get used to it but it won't take long to adapt. In fact, after I got used to it, I really like this new haptic button a lot. We will talk more about this in the features section below because it's really quite something that Apple has achieved.

A closer look at the lens, the standard one is the 12MP on the left, while the telephoto lens is on the right

Volume rockers and the physical mute button on the left

Lastly, you probably would want to get a protective casing for the iPhone 7 Plus, the body material is engraved beautifully, but it still feels fragile and reports have it that even the non-Jet Black ones are also prone to scratches if the user is reckless.

Lightning port in between the microphone speaker (left) and sound grill (right)

Here are the iPhone 7 Plus specifications

Continuing from the taptic engine and haptic home button, according to AppleInsider.com, "Apple applies its Taptic Engine to mimic a home button press, relay system notifications, and reinforce audio alerts,". In other words, the iPhone will give you that gentle nudge whenever you spin that digital wheel with a not-so-annoying click sound, same goes to the vibration which doesn't shake the iPhone as much as it used to, but subtle.

As for the new home button, users can adjust the sensitivity click in the Settings to their liking, I choose option 1 because I like it to be less "clicky", giving me a sense of a near-buttonless experience.

The setting for the haptic home button "clicky" sensitivity

Combining with the "Raise to wake" feature that's only available in iOS 10, unlocking the iPhone is wonder, just a soft touch on the home button will instantly bring you to the home page (although, occasionally it doesn't recognize your Touch ID, because either your finger or the button is a little bit dirty).

If there's one thing that I wish Apple did it better, is implementing a scrolling or back function on the home button, that'd be cool. Moving on, the specifications are a "Plus" here. Thanks to the A10 Fusion chip, quad-core CPU and the 3GB RAM, opening apps like Uber and navigating menus in Asphalt 8: Airborne is no trouble, so there's nothing much to complain about for the memory or processor.

Users can also use the new 12MP telephoto lens that functions as a zoom-in mode, just simply press on the feature (green circle) and they can just scroll from 1x to 10x. I find the telephoto lens super convenient and useful especially if you're blocked by people wanting to take a picture. Too many people? Just zoom in and you'll be fine, more picture samples later on.

Camera modes, Live Mode (the yellow one) is quite cool too as it allows you to make a short live GIF file

With iOS 10 being open to third party developers, I downloaded Gboard keyboard which is awesome (ironically, it's not available on Android yet)

Users can now choose to enter their passcode or TouchID to download an app

Since there's nothing much to complain, this goes the same to the performance side especially the battery. iPhone battery performance has always been a weak spot, but now that the headphone jack is gone; that means more space for the battery, adding 200 mAh more for the 7 Plus's battery.

An estimation of how long the battery can last or standby at 80%

On paper, that may not look like much when compared to some other Android phones that can reach 4K mAh, but you have to take note that this is an iOS now running with the new quad-core CPU. On several occasions, I usually spend a whole day taking event photo shots, surfing social apps, listening to music, without having a power bank with me or having to worry about looking for a charging outlet, because I'm confident that the smartphone won't die on me.

However, it takes pretty long to fully charge from 10%, about more than two and a half hours. And although the phone does get a bit hot after playing 3D games (Asphalt 8: Airborne) and even taking several photoshots, it cools down quickly when you stop for a few seconds.

It can still run a game while getting splashed by water lol

To add on to that, with the first ever IP67 water and dust resistant iPhone is a good addition, it's said that it can be submerged underwater of 1 meter for 30 minutes. The dual stereo speakers sound great too, in fact, I think it actually sounds better than the Huawei P9 Plus' Sound Plus feature even at maximum volume.

Video recording is great too as it can now be recorded in 4K at 30 fps with OIS assistance

The display contrast has been improved as well with a 25% increase, so the graphics, videos and images look great on the Retina display. Speaking of images, even though the aperture has been increased; we still found a good amount of noise in low-light conditions. It would be nice if they can minimize it more like how Samsung did with the Galaxy S7 edge.

Its dual rear cameras work a bit differently from Huawei P9 series. From our comparison between the iPhone 7 Plus and Huawei P9 series' dual camera difference - the 7 Plus uses the two wide-angle lens and the telephoto; then the Image Signal Processor (ISP) analyses the two 12MP images and combines the best parts of every shot from auto-exposure to noise reduction, "fusing" them altogether under 25 milliseconds, this is also probably why there's 3GB RAM inside the device and also explains why no two pictures are always alike despite being the same scene.

Below are some pictures we took for your viewing pleasure, you be the judge.

Nice shade transition from light to dark

A good balance sample between light and dark

Colours can be a bit dull when it's on shot on a cloudy day

Us usual, noise will start to appear when there's less light

The iPhone 7 Plus is probably the least innovative product that Apple has ever released, after all, it's a little slow on the features that other smartphone brands has done before, but they did it quite solidly, if not perhaps even better. Things that I like about the device is the new haptic home button, the convenient telephoto lens, along with the great picture quality and video recording, and the excellent durable battery life.

Comparing with the predecessors, the differences are just too minimal, but this is indeed the best iPhone device from Apple. So if you really want the absolute best iPhone right now, the iPhone 7 Plus is the one for you. However, if you're tight on cash, then getting the iPhone 6s Plus (32GB) for RM3199 or even the iPhone SE (64GB) for RM2199 (if you want a smaller phone) is perfectly fine because of how well it interacts with iOS 10. Our local telco companies can offer you a more affordable price as well.

That being said, the recent released Huawei Mate 9 in Malaysia should prove to be a challenge for the iPhone 7 Plus, as it comes packing with a brand new powerful Kirin 960 chipset which was claimed to save much battery life (4000 mAh). Not forgetting the 20MP (monochrome) + 12MP (RGB) dual rear cameras featuring 4-in-1 Hybrid Auto-focus [Laser, PDAF, Depth, Contrast], 2X Hybrid Zoom, Leica Vivid Mode, OIS or Optical Image Stabilization, dedicated ISP and it only cost RM2699.

On the other hand, if you're looking for the best camera smartphone; the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (RM3099) beats the iPhone 7 Plus in terms of better picture quality overall, thanks to its Dual Pixel Technology allowing it to take sweet night pictures (see our camera comparison between the iPhone 7 Plus and Galaxy S7 edge here).

My experience using the iPhone 7 Plus actually made me feel like Apple is pushing towards a wireless future, there's actually a growing number of Bluetooth headsets over non-Bluetooth ones this year and I don't really miss the headphone jack that much. I'm also using the Assistive Touch virtual button more than the haptic home button (except for unlocking), but I guess Malaysia is not ready for it yet.

Well, that's my thoughts on the iPhone 7 Plus. As always, thanks for reading and stay tuned for more reviews at Technave.com!


Xiaomi may be introducing yet another sub-brand, this time aimed at tech enthusiasts

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is well-known for its sub-brands such as Redmi and POCO that cater for varying audiences; a business model that has proven to be successful over the years. In fact, the company may be diversifying its lineup even further by reportedly planning to introduce another sub-brand that caters for tech enthusiasts.

As reported by The Mobile Indian, the upcoming sub-brand may be trying to emulate the past success of OnePlus phones among the tech enthusiasts crowd. The devices of the sub-brand are claimed to be running near-stock Android out of the box instead of Xiaomi’s MIUI skin.

Moreover, the report alleges that the first releases of the new sub-brand will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 700 series processors. The base model will feature the Snapdragon 765 SoC, while the more premium devices will get Snapdragon 778.

Besides that, the sub-brand will also be assured of three major Android updates. As for security patches, they will also be assured by Xiaomi for up to four years.

The new sub-brand may also be manufactured in India and will be priced between Rs15,000 to Rs25,000 (~RM843 to ~RM1405). However, do take this information with a grain of salt as Xiaomi has yet to make any official statement regarding the matter. Well, let’s just wait to find out then.

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


Xiaomi may be launching a new Redmi smartwatch soon

Back in January, there were rumours that Xiaomi would launch a new smartwatch under the Redmi moniker. It's been so long since then that it felt like the watch wasn't going to launch this year. But now a reliable source has claimed that the device will be coming soon.

According to Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi's first Redmi-branded smartwatch is going to make its debut soon. He goes as far as to use the word 'guarantee', indicating that he's convinced of it. While an exact date for the smartwatch's launch was not given, he mentioned in another Twitter post that a Redmi smartphone featuring a MediaTek Dimensity chipset would be launching in August 2020. The Redmi smartwatch may launch on the same day.

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Going back to the Redmi smartwatch, what can we expect from it? Some say that it will have similar tech specs to the Mi Watch. If that's the case, then it would be packed with a Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage. It should also have an AMOLED display of at least 1.78-inch in size and a battery of at least 570mAh.

We can't confirm if these tech specs are accurate, but if it's launching in August 2020 then we'll find out soon enough. Having said that, would you be interested in this Redmi smartwatch? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


Xiaomi may have found a solution to integrate an under-display camera

Having an under-display camera technology is definitely a cool feature to have but so far, no one has really made a decent one. For Xiaomi, the company has been developing their own for a few years already and they may be ready. According to a reputable leaker, @UniverseIce, Xiaomi may have found the solution to integrate it on a smartphone.

We have talked about the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 before, but more leaks about this phone are surfacing online. @UniverseIce released yet another rendered image of the device and there's no sign of the front camera. If true, Xiaomi could be using a dual-curved screen panel supplied by Huaxing Optoelectronics which in theory, means that the phone needs a certain kind of display material to suit the technology. However, there is a sacrifice to be made as the source said it could only support up to 1080p+ resolution.

In terms of the appearance of UPC, the upcoming MIX4 will be better, and traces of UPC will not be visible to the naked eye. pic.twitter.com/2d3nihemGR

Not only that, but @Holilndi also released another batch of Mi Mix 4 rendered images. In case you missed it, the device may have a secondary display beside the quad-rear camera module. While there is no official information about the price (duh), rumours have it that it may cost over 6000 Yuan. That's around ~RM3865 after direct currency conversion.

We think it is still a long way to go for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 to appear, but what do you think of the design? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi may no longer provide chargers in the box for the Redmi Note series

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi recently released the Redmi Note 11SE in India which not only has a new naming structure but may also be the start of a new trend with smartphones under the Redmi sub-brand. Get this, the Note 11SE is the first Redmi smartphone to not include a charger inside the box, which may also be implemented in future Redmi devices.

According to GizChina, Xiaomi has so far stopped including chargers with its phones since the Xiaomi Mi 11 though the trend was only applied within its flagship lineup. With the Redmi Note 11SE, it looks like Xiaomi is expanding the removal of chargers inside the retail box for its Redmi series too.

Of course, the move to not include chargers inside the box was started by Apple with its iPhone 12 Series. The tech giant attributed the decision to reducing electronic waste and helping the environment. Though it was mocked by other tech companies when Apple made the move, the trend has now become ubiquitous in the smartphone market.

Well, let’s wait and see whether Xiaomi will discontinue putting chargers inside the box for future Redmi smartphones or whether the Redmi Note 11SE was just the company testing the water. What do you guys think?

Would you mind if Redmi smartphones don’t come with chargers anymore? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Xiaomi may release a smartphone with O cutout and 48MP camera

Xiaomi is said to be developing a smartphone that features a 48MP camera. The rear camera setup may include the aforementioned 48MP camera and a super wide-angle lens. It is rumoured to be released in the Redmi series due to Xiaomi’s president’s initial announcement on the Redmi social account.

In addition, the smartphone may be following the latest smartphone trend, which is the O cutout in the display and may have a LCD screen supplied by BOE. However, no tech specs for the smartphone has been released so far but it does seem that this smartphone may be on the pricier side. So, what do you think the smartphone will be like? For more news on Xiaomi, be sure to add TechNave.com to your RSS feed!


Xiaomi may release the 12T, 12T Pro, Redmi Pad and Buds 4 Pro globally by the end of September

Xiaomi is reportedly set to launch several products as early as next week for the global market. These include highly-anticipated devices such as the Xiaomi 12T, Xiaomi 12T Pro, Redmi Pad and Redmi Buds 4 Pro.

As shared by reliable tipster Abhishek Yadav on Twitter yesterday, this alleged time frame for the release of the devices makes sense as the devices have been in the rumour mills for quite some time now. In fact, the 12T series and Redmi Pad were spotted getting SIRIM’s approval in Malaysia earlier this month.

Moreover, renders of the 12T and Redmi Pad have also surfaced online, alluding to their imminent release. The 12T Pro is rumoured to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and has a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED. Meanwhile, the vanilla 12T is touted to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC with a 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display.

As for the Redmi Pad, it is touted to be a mid-range Android tablet with the MediaTek MT8781 SoC and 7800mAh battery. The Redmi Buds 4 Pro was launched in China back in May and a global launch would probably see the same true wireless earbuds for the rest of the region without any tweaks in its specs.

However, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Nevertheless, it’s an exciting time to be a Xiaomi fan with these devices potentially launching soon.

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


Xiaomi may unveil the Redmi 7 or Redmi Pro 2 during their event tomorrow

Xiaomi is not wasting a single bit of 2019 and is starting off strong with an event tomorrow that may unveil one of their much anticipated smartphones. It is rumoured that the Redmi 7 or Redmi Pro 2 may be the smartphones to kick off 2019 for this Chinese company.

The Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 has been teased for quite awhile now and may feature a whopping 48MP camera. Meanwhile, the Redmi 7’s tech specs has somewhat been revealed through TENAA awhile ago. Besides that, there are possibilities that the reveal may be for other smartphones such as the Redmi Go, Mi 9 or even the Mi Mix 4 but it may be too early for the last two options.

Besides that, Xiaomi had unveiled the Mi Home Projector Lite in China. On the company’s Mijia crowdfunding platform, the device has been priced at CNY2199 (~RM1327) but it looks like it will be retailing at a slightly higher price once it hits the market at CNY2499 (~RM1508).

The Mi Home Projector Lite is a compact, long-throw projector that can project an image at 1080p between 40 and 200 inches in size. The projector sports a 500 ANSI LED lamp with a lifespan of 30000 hours and supports HDR10. Alongside that, the projector is also equipped with built-in speakers that have Dolby Atmos and DTS support, a built-in Mi TV functionality with voice control as well as HDMI, USB and aux support. The projector is only for sale in China for now and only available in the colour white.

So what do you think will be unveiled during the Xiaomi event tomorrow? For more news on the your favourite smartphone brands, make sure to follow TechNave.com because you know we’ll be the first to tell you when something cool drops!


Xiaomi might be working on a foldable smartphone patent

Based on a bunch of images from LetsGoDigital, it seems that Xiaomi could be working on a patent of a foldable smartphone with a rotating camera module at the top. While it is highly unlikely that Xiaomi will be manufacturing such as a device in the near future, it is nice to know that they are still finding ways to innovate on a foldable smartphone form-factor.

If you look closely at the images, you’ll realise that the device can be folded in half, similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip except with an extra camera module above the display. With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi did not give an official statement in regards to the leaked images.

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


Xiaomi might be working on a new Mi 10 Pro+ with 65W fast-charging tech, a 120Hz display & more

That's the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro btw, for illustration purpose

Back in late April, the Xiaomi Mi 10 series was officially launched in Malaysia from the starting price of RM2799. The tech specs and features are pretty good on paper, but some fans complained that the pro variants lacked a higher refresh rate and missing an IP water and dust resistant rating. With this, Xiaomi may have taken it to heart and might release a Mi 10 Pro+ to compensate that.

From all the way in China, a promo teaser image appeared online with the tagline "View. Over the World" and even has the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro+ name on it. Furthermore, the tech specs and features were also exposed together below the phone name. Should it be true, the phone will feature a 65W super flash charging, a new 100 million pixel rear camera, 12x optical zoom, 120Hz refresh rate, and finally a Snapdragon 865 chipset + 5G support on board.

Do that this news with a pinch of salt, as there's no authenticity on this image and anyone could have just simply designed that easily. But still, the Pro+ variant is quite an enticing device to have for the tech-savvy phone fans. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi might be working on an extendable telescopic camera for better zooming capabilities

Based on a statement by AndroidAuthority, it seems that Xiaomi recently uploaded a video onto their weibo account showcasing a smartphone that’s equipped with a telescopic lens that extends out of the body of the phone. While not much is known in regards to which smartphone will come equipped with the aforementioned technology, the video gives us a better idea on what to expect in the near future.

Based on our source, it seems that the new technology is able to improve light exposure by up to 300% while improving clarity by up to 20%. With that being said, we can expect the Xiaomi smartphone equipped with the extendable telescopic lens that’s capable of taking crystal clear and bright pictures even while zoomed in.

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


Apple iPhone 7 has 'poor' battery life according to a U.K. magazine

Just a few hours ago, a U.K. Consumers' Association magazine called Which? made a survey about smartphones battery life and has concluded that the Apple iPhone 7 scores the lowest battery life, it was put against other popular smartphones such as the HTC 10, Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5.

The company used a series of tests designed to account for everyday usage variables, such as 3G call time and internet usage in minutes, but this shouldn't really come as a surprise as Apple iPhones tend to have lower battery mAh when compared to other phones. In iPhone 7's case, it only has 1960 mAh battery power, while the HTC 10 has 3000 mAh battery power.

Whilst the iPhone 7’s 712 minutes of call time (nearly 12 hours) may sound acceptable, the rival Samsung Galaxy S7 lasted twice as long – and it doesn’t even have the longest lasting battery. The HTC 10 lasted an incredible 1,859 minutes (that’s almost 31 hours).

The 615 minutes of battery life offered by the iPhone 7 is 25 minutes less than its nearest rival, the LG G5, and 175 minutes less than the top performing HTC 10. In fact, the HTC 10’s 3G internet browsing time was even longer than the iPhone 7’s 3G call time. It doesn’t make for pretty reading for Apple." Which? added.

On the contrary, another battery performance test done by Arstechnica.com says otherwise, with the iPhone 7 beating both HTC 10 and LG G5, but not the Galaxy S7.

Are you still looking forward to the iPhone 7 on 14 October 2016? Stay tuned as we will covering the event at Technave.com!


Xiaomi might release a 67W GaN fast charger in the near future

It seems that a new Xiaomi GaN charger has been spotted on weibo, hinting that the new charger is capable of achieving up to 67W charging speed. While not much is known in regards to the release date, it does give us a better idea on what to expect when the charger is officially available in the global market.

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

Would you be interested in getting Xiaomi’s new 67W GaN charger as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi might unveil the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite on 17 December 2020

It seems that Xiaomi Malaysia has recently posted an update on their official Facebook page hinting that a fitness-focused smartwatch will be unveiled on 17 December 2020. While there’s mention on which exact smartwatch will be unveiled on the date, we have good reason to believe that the product could very well be the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite.

In terms of the tech specs, Xiaomi’s global website states that the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite is expected to come equipped with a 1.4-inch display, up to 9 days of battery life, 5ATM water resistance, as well as heart rate and sleep monitoring. Furthermore, it also comes with up to 120+ watch faces which give the wearer more options in terms of customization.

As of now, there is no official information in regards to the local pricing, so you might want to check back with us on the day of the launch. Would you be interested in getting the Xiaomi Mi Watch Lite as soon as it is available? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi might work with China's Great Wall to manufacture EVs

It seems that a report by reuters hinted that Xiaomi could be working with China’s Great Wall Motor Co Ltd to produce electric vehicles (EVs) in the future. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is officially available in the global market.

However, the report also mentioned that Great Wall has not collaborated with other brands so working with Xiaomi might be a first for them. With that being said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi, as well as Great Wall, have yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the potential collaboration between Xiaomi and Great Wall Motor Co Ltd? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi new battery tech has larger capacity and longer battery life

Be it a smartphone, tablet or laptop, all electronics need one key component to function - the battery. Battery tech has slowly been improving over the years, but there haven't been any significant breakthroughs for a long time. However, Xiaomi did announce something big in battery tech.

Yesterday, Xiaomi did just that by announcing a breakthrough in battery tech. The company used what it calls the "high-silicon lithium supplement technology" for smartphones. Allegedly, this battery has 3x more silicon, which increased the battery capacity by 10% and battery life by 100 minutes. Xiaomi will start to mass-produce this new battery in 2H 2022.

Besides the battery, Xiaomi has also redesigned its protection circuit module (PCM). By using a new 'MCP' design, Xiaomi was able to save a lot more space within a smartphone. As a result, manufacturers can make more room for other components. This gives them more leeway in terms of the layout of internal components.

For regular users like us, this technology could also result in smaller devices. Of course, that's just our speculation. What do you think? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Xiaomi no longer labelled as a Communist Chinese Military Company by the US government

Back in early May, Xiaomi was happy to share the news that the company was no longer blacklisted by the US government. However, it was even better news when Xiaomi released a statement not too long ago that the US government no longer view the company as a Communist Chinese Military Company (CCMC).

In case you have been under a rock, the US Department of Defense first designated Xiaomi as a CCMC back on 14 January 2021. Xiaomi of course responded and pled for a fair trial and was granted a preliminary injunction (an exclusion from the ban) by the US District Court for the District of Columbia. Fast forward to the current event, the same US District Court has issued a final order to the US Department of Defense to remove the label.

Now that Xiaomi is no longer labelled as a CCMC, this allows every US resident can now purchase or hold securities from the company. Xiaomi would also like to take this opportunity for all the trust and support of all of the Mi fans globally, as well as partners, employees and shareholders. Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun also reiterated that Xiaomi will remain open, transparent and independently operated.

So when will it be Huawei's turn? God knows. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi now offers three months of YouTube Premium for new users of selected devices

After Samsung, Xiaomi has also announced a partnership with YouTube by offering new users three months of YouTube Premium for free. The promotion will be eligible for those who purchase the selected current and upcoming Xiaomi devices.

Now, devices that can redeem the free YouTube Premium access include the Xiaomi 11T Pro, Xiaomi 11T, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro, Redmi Note 11S, and even the Redmi Note 11. Keep note that it's only for new users of these devices.

YouTube Premium not only offers an ad-free YouTube experience but also includes access to YouTube Music. If you're not a user of one of the mentioned Xiaomi devices and have never subscribed to YouTube Premium before, you still can get a month of free access if you do it now. For more local tech offers, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi officially announced that Mi Mix 4 is coming on 10 August

Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is one of the highly-anticipated flagship smartphones this year. After releasing Mi Mix 3 in 2018, the company has stopped introducing successors for the series, and it's why the fans are eager to see the upcoming Mi Mix device. However, the wait is over now as Xiaomi has officially announced that the device will debut on 10 August.

On its official Weibo account, Xiaomi posted a teaser poster with gigantic text "Mix 4" and the date for the launch. Besides that, the caption has also hyped us up by saying that the Mi Mix 4 is "the engineers’ ideal of technology, the designers' dedication to aesthetics, and carries the imagination of thousands of Mi fans for the future."

Previous rumours suggested that the Mi Mix 4 could be the first Xiaomi device to come with an under-display camera. Other than that, it could also feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with 8 or 12GB of RAM, a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and a 50MP Samsung GN1 sensor.

Are you excited to meet the Mi Mix 4? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Xiaomi officially confirms the Xiaomi Mi 9T is coming soon

Yesterday, Xiaomi had hinted that another variant of the Xiaomi Mi 9 is coming soon but did not reveal its specific name. They asked users if the letter K, I or T was more preferable. Today, the company revealed device name - the Xiaomi Mi 9T on Twitter and asked fans what the letter T stands for alongside a photo of a completely notchless phone.

No information such as the tech specs, features or release date of the device was revealed in the tweet. However, it has been rumoured that the device may be launched in two variants, the Xiaomi Mi 9T and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro. It is also speculated that the device may be revealed with a pop up selfie camera, given that yesterday’s tweet was hashtagged #PopUpInStyle. The smartphone showed no notches or cutouts alongside what it looks like a slightly curved screen with thin bezels.

Here's the answer! Mi 9T is coming soon! Guess what T stands for? pic.twitter.com/0mY2N7lnSx

Previously, it was rumoured that the Xiaomi Mi 9T is what the Redmi K20 may be called in Poland. Now with the Mi 9T teaser out and the phone looking nothing like the K20, we can now put that rumour to rest. So do you prefer the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9T or the original Xiaomi Mi 9? Keep up with the latest Xiaomi releases on TechNave.com!


Xiaomi officially ends software support for 70 devices, including the Mi 9 SE and Redmi Note 6 Pro

Xiaomi recently updated the Support Policy page on its official website to include a list of devices that it will no longer maintain software updates. This end of support (EOS) list entails a whopping 70 devices, with the most recent smartphone in the list being the Mi 9 and Mi 9 SE.

Furthermore, the products on the list include Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, with POCO phones to be added in the future when their promised updates have reached its end. Xiaomi said that it will no longer maintain any software or firmware updates - including security updates - for the products included in the list.

The Chinese tech company also said that it may no longer respond to security vulnerability reports for the devices either. Here are the devices that have recently been put under EOS by Xiaomi:

What do you guys think of the software update longevity or the lack of it by Xiaomi for its various devices? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


Xiaomi officially enters automotive industry as Xiaomi EV Company Limited to manufacture a smart electric vehicle

Today, Xiaomi just announced the corporation has completed a business registration of Xiaomi EV Company Limited. EV stands for electric vehicle and this officially marks Xiaomi's first debut and a milestone in the automotive industry.

With a registered capital of 10 billion Yuan for Xiaomi EV Company Limited, Xiaomi will focus on the development of smart electric vehicles led by Lei Jun, the Founder of Xiaomi. Lei Jun hopes to revitalize the automotive industry by introducing an innovative potential development. The new company is now made up of 300 employees and Xiaomi also acquired an autonomous driving technology company Deepmotion Tech on August 25th.

During the 2021 Q2 earnings call on August 25th, Wang Xiang, Partner and President of Xiaomi, expressed that he felt the immense love from the automotive industry for Xiaomi as the company has received over 20,000 resumes. Lei Jun only started looking to recruit talents on July 28th so that's quite impressive. Xiaomi said like-minded talented individuals are still welcome to join the new EV group.

What do you think of Xiaomi expanding to the automotive industry? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple iPhone 7 preorder opens today with Maxis, Celcom, Digi and U Mobile

Are you looking to own the newest smartphone from Cupertino? Get ready your bank books as the preorder for the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus is finally here. The four major telcos in Malaysia – Maxis, Celcom, Digi and U Mobile has announced their plans today, ready for customers who wants to get their hands on the latest Apple device.

Maxis is offering the new iPhones only through their MaxisONE Plans, with three commitments available on offer – RM 128, RM 158 and RM 188 monthly. Maxis however is NOT offering the phones under their Zerolution plans. Maxis’s preorder table are as follows:

All MaxisONE plans comes with unlimited calls and text, 5GB of video streaming data, 3GB of Spotify streaming data, and for those who wants to add on supplementary lines – each line will cost RM48 with a 5GB quota that can be pooled with the principal line. The MaxisONE 128 comes with 0GB of data monthly, while the MaxisONE 158 and 188 comes with 15GB and 20GB of data respectively.

Maxis is also offering a 24-hour delivery gurantee for all preorders anywhere in Malaysia.

If you head to Celcom’s website, you will not see any mention of their preorder, because they are having it on their Bluecube online store instead. The preorder table for Celcom are as follows:

Celcom is the cheapest among the telcos, with it being one of the two telcos offering the phone for the sub-RM100 monthly commitment. The 32GB model of the smaller phone only costs RM 2758, for the First Gold plan – which includes an RM700 upfront payment. For the First Platinum, which asks for an RM 50 monthly commitment, the device will only be RM 2788, with an RM 1100 upfront payment.

Digi meanwhile only offers two plans for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus – and both plans has a monthly commitment of RM 148 *Updated: Digi has announced that they are also offering monthly commitments of RM 48 and RM 98 for the new devices. Customers can choose from More Calls and SMS, or More Internet when picking their postpaid plans. The Digi preorder table are as follows:

What makes these plans a bit more competitive is that Digi will bundle an extra 5GB of data every month for the whole duration of the contract. So users who opts for the More Calls and SMS will get 15GB, while the More Internet postpaid plan will get 19GB monthly for the RM 148 monthly commitment. For the two other plans (RM 48 & RM 98 monthly), the data quota will be 6GB and 12GB respectively. The plans also gives unlimited WhatsApp and WeChat usage, as well as free music streaming through Digi Music Freedom.

Customers who wants to get their phone through Digi can opt to buy the device outright, or pay monthly instalments for the new device. The phone can also be sent to them through a multitude of delivery options – or customers can head on to Digi’s HQ on 14th October to pick it up for themselves.

What makes U Mobile preorder stand out from the rest is that they are offering the phones to their lowest tier postpaid plan. The i40 only asks for a commitment of RM 40 a month, and the Apple iPhone 7 can be theirs for only RM 2760, which includes an RM 240 upfront payment. The price is similar for the other plans so it is up to the customer on which commitment they are comfortable with. The U Mobile preorder table are as follows:

Apart from the preorder prices, U Mobile also offers a variety of financing schemes under the UPackage instalment plans. Available for the i90 and the i130 plans, the phones can be financed for as low as RM 88 a month for the first year for the Apple iPhone 7 or RM 108 per month for the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. You can check out the payment table here:

For a comprehensive telco plan overview, you can check out TechNave’s complete information page right here before you decide on your purchase.


Xiaomi officially launches the Yi Action Camera 2 for RM800

We have shared an early look of Xiaomi’s affordable action camera, the Yi Action Camera 2, and now the company has officially unveiled the action camera – unfortunately only for limited markets at this point of time.

The latest generation Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera is equipped with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX377 sensor and an Ambarella A9SE95 chipset, a 2.19-inch touchscreen covered in Corning Gorilla Glass that has a pixel density of 330 pixels/inch, both 4K and Full HD recording capabilities (30fps for the former and up to 120fps for 1080p), a large 1400mAh battery, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity and a 155 degree wide-angle lens with a F/2.8 aperture.

The battery that is built-into the camera can last up to 8 hours on standby mode, or almost 2 hours of continuous recording. It also supports time lapse video with time intervals of 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 5 / 10 / 30 / 60 seconds between each shot.

If you know anyone in China, you can get one for yourself for USD 200 (~RM800), which is higher than the original Yi Action Camera. You are however getting a full package deal with each set, which includes a waterproof case, filters, UV lenses, and a Bluetooth remote camera shutter controller in it. You even get a floating bar in the set – great for underwater shoots.

Malaysia is not in the countries where the camera is available yet, but suffice to say we should see sellers here with the camera on sale pretty soon.


Xiaomi officially posted the Geekbench results of Mi 11 and revealed its Wi-Fi 6 features

With the launch of the Mi 11 series just around the corner, Xiaomi has officially posted the Geekbench test results of the Mi 11 today to hype the fans up. Other than that, the company has also shared some WiFi features that will be coming together with the series. Let's see what we can expect from the upcoming devices before the launch happens on 28 December.

In the Geekbench test, Xiaomi Mi 11 has scored 1,135 for single-core and 3,818 for multi-core with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset. Xiaomi has also shown the results of the Kirin 9000 and Snapdragon 865 for comparison, and both of their scores appeared to be lower.

Other than that, Xiaomi has announced that the Mi 11 series will have "enhanced Wi-Fi 6" connectivity. The series will also bring 4K QAM that helps reducing losses between the phone and the router. Furthermore, there are also up to 160 Hz channel bandwidth and speeds of up to 3.5 Gbps.

Let us know if you're excited about the launch of Xiaomi Mi 11 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone news.


Xiaomi officially reveals their first OLED + dual rear camera smartphone - Xiaomi Redmi Pro

Today, Xiaomi has unveiled two new devices as speculated. One of which is the company's first ever dual-camera - the Xiaomi Redmi Pro that redefines the Redmi product lineup, also a new Mi Notebook Air as a lightweight notebook. It's currently priced at 1499 Yuan (around RM916) and without any further ado, below are the official specifications:

Coming in gold, grey and silver, the full metal Redmi Pro introduces a new higher-end category to the Redmi series. Aforementioned earlier, it's also the first Xiaomi smartphone with dual rear cameras but in an interesting twist, the main camera uses a 13MP Sony IMX258 sensor, and is supported by a secondary rear camera with a 5MP Samsung sensor. Both camera sensors can shoot simultaneously and work together in real time to calculate the distance of objects in the scene, then apply hardware-level depth of field processing to create a beautiful blurred background, or bokeh, effect commonly found in photos taken on a DSLR.

Another first for the company is using an OLED display, its ratio is 60,000:1, and can display 100% of the NTSC colour gamut, resulting in extremely vibrant colours. The processor is also more efficient at allocating processing power and optimising battery performance. improved graphics performance that is 180% more powerful than the previous generation, with a corresponding 40% drop in power consumption.

Redmi Pro will be available in China first on Mi.com and at Mi Home stores starting 6 August, with three variants of the device - 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM version will sell for 1499 Yuan (around RM916), 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM for 1699 Yuan (around RM1038) and 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM for 1999 Yuan (around RM1222).


Xiaomi opened a new Weibo account for Mi Mix series hinting Mi Mix 4 might arrive soon

The Xiaomi Mi Mix series is another flagship series from Xiaomi and everyone must be familiar with its bold concept design and powerful features. After putting the Mi Mix 3 up for sale in 2018, the series didn't actually get a successor as the Mi Mix Alpha which was announced in 2019 never hit the market. Now, it is speculated that the Mi Mix 4 will soon be announced as Xiaomi opened a new Weibo account for the series today.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix series had already owned a Weibo account previously, but the last update was on 8 November 2019. With this new account, rumours are flying around saying that the company will soon launch the Mi Mix 4 and tech specs have gotten predicted as well. The rumoured Mi Mix 4 will come with a 120Hz or 144Hz 2K screen and a 4500+mAh battery that supports 100W fast charging. It is also said that thin bezel, on-screen fingerprint, and an in-display camera could be seen on the device.

However, take note that the Weibo account hasn't posted anything about the device yet. It is said that the device will probably be launched after the rollout of MIUI 12 stable that is happening in June. Even if it's true that the device will arrive after June, we still need to be prepared that the company might not put it on sale as they did with the Mi Mix Alpha.

Let us know what you think about these rumours about the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone rumours.


Xiaomi patented a 3-in-1 smartphone that comes with slider, rollable, full-screen designs

Previously, we've seen different smartphone patents showcase folding screens, sliding screens, and rollable screens. However, most of them only focus on one way instead of mixing them. Now, it is discovered that Xiaomi has patented a smartphone that not only has a full-screen design, but it also comes with a sliding mechanism for the rollable screen.

According to the patent spotted by LetsGoDigital, the smartphone has a screen that extends from the front to the back. The only places that don't have the screen covered are the top, sides, and the top area of the rear panel. Other than that, it also looks like the smartphone can be slid to make the front camera that hides behind the screen appear when needed.

However, we think that it is very little chance that Xiaomi will make this smartphone commercially available. The company is more likely to present this idea as a concept phone like the Mi Mix Alpha. Therefore, let's not get your hopes up for seeing the smartphone being launched in the near future.

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


Xiaomi patents a DSLR-like smartphone camera system that uses a single sensor

Xiaomi might have been planning something interesting for its smartphone camera system. Reputable tipster Digital Chat Station found that the Chinese company has patented a DSLR-like camera zoom system for smartphones, which only uses a single camera on the rear.

In the patent, the smartphone houses a large camera sensor with a variable focal length and physically moves, just like the cameras. As the current smartphone photography trend is the more sensors more impressive a camera system is, it's refreshing to see such implementation. Besides that, if Xiaomi used a powerful sensor in this system, it could be a game changer.

However, Xiaomi is not the first smartphone maker that thinks of this idea. Previously, Samsung introduced the Galaxy K Zoom and S4 Zoom with variable focal length cameras, but they're some heavy devices. Sony's Xperia 1 IV also offers a camera system with variable focal length and somehow hid it well without much protruding. Therefore, compared to Xiaomi's solution, Sony's might make even more sense to keep things how people like nowadays, which is thin and light.

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


Xiaomi patents a fast wireless charging tech that specifically made for foldable devices

Wireless charging is getting more relevant nowadays. It is said as some of them actually feature impressive fast-charge technologies now and making them so much better compared to what we had to deal with in the past. However, wireless charging can't stop evolving as they need to cater to the recent folding devices. Seeing the opportunity, Xiaomi has been spotted with a patent for a new fast wireless charging tech that is tailored for foldable smartphones.

The Chinese tech company filed a patent titled "Wireless Charging Method and Device, Folding Screen Electronic Equipment, Storage Media" back on 8 January 2020. China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has also granted the patent with the publication number CN113098152A.

According to the information given, folding devices with the fast-charging tech will support wireless charging from either half of its rear panel. In other words, the folding device can be charged wirelessly no matter if it's folded or which side users place it on. Other than that, the patent also revealed that the technology will initiate a handshake with charging devices to let it identify its supported charging type, allowing the charging process to be more efficient and also shorten the time needed.

Let us know what you think about this patent on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech update.


Xiaomi patents a folding smartphone that comes with triple pop-up selfie camera

Xiaomi is one of the smartphone manufacturers that always comes up with innovative ideas. Earlier, a patent has shown up revealing that the company is interested in making a device with a detachable display to match different functions. Now, it appears that they might also be working on smartphones with a triple pop-up selfie camera.

A bunch of patent images of a Xiaomi smartphone have been published and they revealed a pretty interesting design. From the patent, you can see that the pop-up camera which usually comes with only one sensor has been upgraded to three on the device. Other than that, it looks like the device has been folded in half as well.

The images are actually created from sketches that appeared in the databases of the National Intellectual Property Office of China and the World Intellectual Property Office. It is also mentioned that the production of this device may start soon at the Wingtech factory. True or not, we should still wait for any official announcement from Xiaomi to confirm the existence of the device.

Let us know what you think about this Xiaomi folding smartphone with a triple pop-up selfie camera on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave for more interesting tech news.


Xiaomi phone with combined 200W of charging specs could come in 2H 2021

For the vast majority, fast-charging of around 65W would be more than enough. There's no need for anything faster unless you are always out and drain your phone really fast. But companies have been pushing fast-charging speeds and there's a new rumour about it.

According to Digital Chat Station (Google translated), there's a new flagship smartphone that's expected to launch in 2H 2021. The strange thing about this phone is that it has high-end charging specs, even though the battery doesn't even exceed 5000mAh capacity. Specifically, it would have a combined total of 200W across fast-charging, wireless charging, and reverse charging.

Not sure if he's just joking, but could it be a new OPPO Find device?

For instance, it could be 120W fast-charging, 60W wireless charging, and 20W of reverse charging - for a total of 200W. Many are speculating that this is a Xiaomi device, possibly the Xiaomi Mi Mix in the rumours last year. The device in question will allegedly come with a foldable display and will be able to fully charge the device in 15 minutes.

Please take the news with a grain of salt, as there are no concrete details on this yet. Having said that, is the charging speed for your phone important to you, and do you use wireless or reverse charging? Let us know in the comments below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Xiaomi planning to release three new phones with up to 16GB RAM, 108MP cam, SD 865 and more

Not to be confused with the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 series which was released in Malaysia at the end of 2019, but in this latest news, we will be taking a look at the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Discovered by XDA-Developers, they have found two devices - umi and cmi - as build.prop files for the Mi 10 series. Here's what we know everything so far.

As previously reported, the Mi 10 Pro is set to have a 66W fast-charging technology but that's not all, its memory might even go up to 16GB of RAM (seems a bit overkill) and the display refresh rate is 120Hz. Since Xiaomi have jumped on the megapixel camera trend, the phones will likely have a 108MP sensor as well. It's also expected that the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset will be on board.

Other than that, there is also another hidden code "Imi" which they believe it to be the Redmi K30 Pro. The phone is said to feature the same SD 865 chipset as well and the main camera will be just 64MP. The refresh rate for the display is also 120Hz.

Xiaomi will have an event at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) on 24 February 2020. Until then, stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Apple iPhone 7 series' RAM and battery figure revealed by TENAA

Apple iPhone 7 series are making waves across the world, but their tech-specs weren't so clear as usual as the RAM and battery capacity remains ambiguous. Thankfully, some folks from TENAA in China have tested out the devices and have reported that the devices have matched the previously rumoured specifications.

The iPhone 7 is indeed using 2GB RAM and 1960 mAh battery, which is an improvement from iPhone 6s' 1715 mAh battery. Meanwhile, the iPhone 7 Plus has upgraded to 3GB RAM and 2900 mAh battery, it was previously speculated that the 3GB RAM made its way to the device is so that it can support the dual rear camera system, which makes sense.

Apple has yet to make any announcement about their latest flagship coming to Malaysia, we will surely keep an eye on that so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Xiaomi planning to set up over 1000 physical stores in China

The Xiaomi group from China, while known for selling good quality devices in an affordable manner, they are also known for not having a physical store and relies on online sales especially their annual flash sales every year. It is not known if because of that, that's why Xiaomi is no longer in the top 5 spot for manufacturing phones last quarter, as OPPO and Vivo made their way into the ranks in China.

It's not only on a strong reliance on online sales, but Xiaomi sometimes has supply issues, such as the Mi Band 2 stock production, for example, was much delayed a few times. To tackle this issue, Xiaomi has decided to set up multiple physical stores in major cities around China to strengthen their position. According to CEO Lei Jun, the company is planning to build over 1000 physical stores in the next couple of years. The physical store will be 250 square meters large and expected to make monthly sales of 50 million Yuan based on a sales analysis of 1.43 million Yuan sales average made in a physical store. CEO Lei Jun further stated that the Xiaomi stores won't be just selling smartphones which they are known for, but other types of products as well, such as TVs, drones, air purifiers, rice cooker, bluetooth speakers, smart scooters, smart bikes and many more to come.

Sounds pretty great, let's hope Xiaomi is also planning to expand their physical stores on Malaysia shores too in the near future.


Xiaomi plans to reduce plastic in packagings by 60%, but will keep essentials

As production costs for companies, it's inevitable that they start to consider what they can cut. And after the debate over Apple's decision to reduce its packaging, other brands like are also looking into doing it without compromising much. In particular, Xiaomi wants to do something similar and make its packaging more eco-friendly.

Yesterday, Xiaomi showed off an Atlantic Blue colour for its Mi 10T Lite, which looks really good by the way. In the same Twitter post, the company mentioned how customers will be getting all the important items in the packaging but with less plastic. Xiaomi also announced that it wants to reduce the use of plastic by 60% in packagings of its products, starting with the Europe region.

We unboxed the #Mi10TLite - Atlantic Blue variant You'll get all the essentials, just with less plastic waste. Starting in Europe, we've committed to reducing plastic packaging by about 60%. pic.twitter.com/ai1yq3YR92

Since Xiaomi mentioned that it's a 60% reduction in plastic and not the entire package, it's hard to tell exactly how much will be removed. This could just be Xiaomi taking advantage of the hoohaa over Apple's controversial decision to get some publicity and won't have a significant impact. Of course, it's also possible that smaller Xiaomi packagings could become a thing in the future, with other brands following suit.

Mind you, the above is speculation, so we can't confirm how things will pan out in the future. With that said, what do you think can or should be cut out from smartphone packages? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Xiaomi prepares to launch Xiaomi 12T Pro and Redmi K50S Pro with 200MP camera

Xiaomi is still not done with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered devices after releasing the Xiaomi 12S series. According to sources, the brand is now preparing to launch another two devices with the chip, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and Redmi K50S Pro. Besides that, they're also said to pack a 200MP camera.

Not only a flagship chip and a high megapixel camera but the Xiaomi 12T Pro might sport a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. Meanwhile, the Redmi K50S Pro could have similar characteristics, allowing the two devices to join the 2022 powerful flagship lineup. They would also pack internal storage with either 128 or 256GB capacity, paired with 8GB of RAM.

It's worth mentioning that the Redmi K50S Pro already appeared on the Chinese certification site 3C. Therefore, it means that it's not far from the launch. Besides the Redmi K50S Pro, the brand is also preparing to present the Redmi K50i on 20 July, with tech specs including a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC, a 5,080mAh battery with support for 67W charging, and more.

What do you think about all these upcoming Xiaomi devices? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Xiaomi presents MIUI 7 Global Stable Build on 27 October 2015!

Mark your calendars! On 27 October 2015, Xiaomi is excited to present you the MIUI 7 Global Stable Build for MIUI users to upgrade their phones! MIUI fans will be able to update their beloved phones through over-the-air (OTA) on the Updater app next Tuesday or visit the MIUI download page to download the ROM package.

Devices getting MIUI 7 global stable build on Oct. 27 are: Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi Pad, Mi Note, Redmi 1S 3G, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi 2/ Prime

If your beloved Xiaomi phone is not in the list above, Xiaomi would like you to stay tuned as they are working hard on it to get other devices supported as soon as possible. So be sure to keep yourself in the loop for further updates!