Celcom to offer Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition in Malaysia tomorrow (31/3/17)

Aside from the exciting announcement of the brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, Celcom also has some exciting news of their own. Today, the company has announced that they will be offering the special Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED edition to their customers and it shall start tomorrow 31 March 2017.

The (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 7 series will come in a special bundle with Celcom’s FIRST Gold Plus and FIRST Platinum plans, which includes 40GB and 60GB internet allocation. Customers can walk in to any Blue Cube outlets nationwide and at selected Celcom partner outlets to purchase it.

The introduction of this special edition iPhone celebrates Apple’s 10 year partnership with (RED) and gives customers a way to contribute to the Global Fund to bring the world a step closer to an AIDS-free generation.

For more information, please visit www.celcom.com.my and checkout www.celcom.com.my/personal/helpsupport/findastore for the nearest store to you.


Celcom to start consumer 5G network trials in Malaysia this September 2022

There have been some significant developments in the rollout of the 5G network in Malaysia recently. Previously, we reported that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is meeting today on Digital Nasional Berhad’s (DNB) terms of the 5G agreement and now, it look like Celcom is ready to offer 5G network trials for its users as early as next month.

As reported by The Vibes, Celcom Axiata Bhd CEO Datuk Mohamad Idham Nawawi has confirmed that the company has now integrated 5G connectivity at 1000 of its telecommunications sites nationwide. In fact, he even revealed that the company has already launched 5G trials by its staff in Kuala Lumpur.

Mohamad Idham then asserted, “God willing, if there are no hindrances and everything runs smoothly, we can bring our customers on board to try 5G service in September as well,”. Hence, if you’re a Celcom customer, do look out for any announcement by the company next month.

So, what do you guys about the 5G rollout in Malaysia? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Celcom unveils new MEGA postpaid plan, offers unlimited data or lighting fast internet

Earlier today, Celcom announced the new MEGA postpaid plan that aims to deliver a flexible postpaid package to customers. With the new plan, you can choose to have either unlimited data cap or unparalleled internet speeds - two areas that are commonly demanded when it comes to mobile internet.

The Celcom MEGA postpaid plan gives customers a base of 30GB internet quota for RM80 per month. Also, all MEGA plan customers get to enjoy unlimited calls to all mobile networks. From there, you get to choose different add-on options to customise the plan to your preference. You can choose either the MEGA Unlimited M or L from 'Unlimited Mobile Internet', or MEGA M, L and XL from 'Lightning Mobile Internet Speed'.

One major feature for Lightning Mobile Internet Speed is the monthly cashback. For customers who choose this category, you get to exchange all unused mobile internet quota for cashback every billing cycle. This cashback will be applicable only if you have a Boost e-wallet account, however, and you will need at least 10GB for RM5 in cashback. Also, those who go for the MEGA XL package can enjoy unlimited roaming in 12 countries.

Besides that, Celcom MEGA postpaid customers can share their data with three additional supplementary lines for RM40 per line. Each line added to the primary line also adds an additional 15GB of data, so it's an effective way to boost your data cap for your family. To find out more, you can visit the Celcom MEGA sign up page.

So, does Celcom's new postpaid plan interest you? Also, do you prefer faster Internet or unlimited mobile data? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like this.


Celcom upgrades Internet data for FIRST Gold & Platinum, introduces new FIRST Gold Plus plan and AnydayGB feature

(L-R) Daren Victor, Head of Brand Management Access; A'an Sriyani, Group Brand Management; Azwan Khan Osman Khan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Business Operations; Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad; Tengku Muneer Tengku Muzani, Head of Marketing

Today, Celcom Axiata Berhad has announced that starting tomorrow onwards, a brand new Celcom FIRST plan feature will be introduced called the AnydayGB. AnydayGB is a new add-on feature that allows customers to combine their weekday and weekend internet from the newly allocated Internet data from the current FIRST plans, as well as introducing a new FIRST Gold Plus plan.

Before we get into the AnydayGB feature, Celcom first announced that the FIRST Gold and FIRST Platinum will be enhanced with a bigger and higher Internet allocation, which means:

To add on to that, there will also be a new FIRST Gold Plus Internet plan for RM98 at 20GB for weekdays and 20GB for weekends.

Existing FIRST Gold and Platinum subscribers, including FIRST Gold business and FIRST Platinum business; they will get to enjoy this new feature effectively on 1 November 2016 without any additional charges. Also, the carrying forward data feature won't be applicable since there is so much data; as well as for SMS which will be charged.

And as for AnydayGB feature, it will be an add-on onto all three FIRST Gold, FIRST Gold Plus and FIRST Platinum for RM10 per month and can be used any day, anytime by combining their weekday and weekend Internet data into a single independent allocation. For example, applying AnydayGB on FIRST Gold will result having 20GB Internet data instead of separating 10GB for weekdays and weekends respectively.

Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad also remarked the FIRST plans are a set of comprehensive packages that give their FIRST customers including FIRST business customers, access to the best postpaid deals that have the biggest and highest allocation of monthly internet.

“Previously, Celcom FIRST plans provided customer with sufficient internet allocation however due to the rising demands for more internet, the new Celcom FIRST plans just got bigger and better! In addition , customers on existing postpaid plans with mobile internet will also enjoy a significant data increase for the best 4G mobile internet experience.” he said.

“Every day, the demands for more internet and affordable prices rapidly increase and whether for work or play, during day or night, weekends or weeksday, customers are constantly thirsty for a data plan that allows them to do so much more on th internet. With the new AnywayGB add-on feature, our customers can now use their total internet allocation at any day any time!”

Last but not least, the unlimited call to any network, unlimited Whatsapp and WeChat usage, free unlimited Yonder Music, NewPhone plan and Wonderoam data plans are also included even after AnydayGB is added.

To subscribe AnydayGB, the customer will just have to dial *118# or send 'ANYDAYGB' to 28882 via SMS. It's also an auto-recurring subscription feature so if the customer doesn't want it anymore, he or she can just unsubscribe it again. AnydayGB will be available in all Blue Cube and Celcom Xclusive partners nationwide starting tomorrow.

For more information, kindly contact their Celcom Careline customers service at 0196011111.


Celcom users nationwide experiencing network issues

Update: Celcom has announced that services were restored as of 6 PM. As compensation for the service disruption, the data quota of customers won't be deducted until 12 AM (midnight) tonight.

No online services can boast of never experiencing disruptions. But when it comes to one as important as our mobile network, we tend to hope it never goes down. Unfortunately, that's what happened to Celcom users today, who have started complaining about network issues since the afternoon.

This isn't an isolated issue, as multiple Celcom users reported having issues with data connectivity or voice calls. Celcom later confirmed that it's currently experiencing a technical issue that's affecting customers nationwide. The company is already working on solving the problem and has promised to restore services as soon as possible.

This is just a fraction of the complaints

Customers in some areas nationwide may find their voice and data services experience affected due to a technical issue we are facing right now. Our technical team is working hard to resolve this issue and restore services as soon as possible.

For those who are Celcom users, have you been experiencing problems today and are Celcom's services still down for you? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for updates on this.


Celcom voice network outage issue is now fixed and recovered

What’s worst than going back to work after the long weekend (in West Malaysia)? Having one of your telco carriers line down early in the morning. That was what happened to Celcom so if you’re one of the subscribers, that was bad news of the day.

Reports from online sources are saying that the outage are caused by hardware failure, so because of this, you can say Celcom’s network was down in the entire country. The outage started as early as 7AM more or less. Not only Celcom users weren't able to make calls, but companies like webe digital, RedOne and Tunetalk relying on Celcom’s infrastructure were also affected.

On the bright side, Celcom users can still use their data from the postpaid and prepaid plans. That means voice calls through Whatsapp, Facetime, and others should be alright.

Celcom voice network has resumed online in both Peninsula and East Malaysia. Stay tuned for more Celcom news at TechNave.com


Celcom welcomes entrepreneurs for SME Open Day

Celcom Axiata Berhad has taken another leap forward and invites all Small to Medium Entrepreneurs (SME) customers this weekend to experience the most talked about post-paid plans, from 29 April to 1 May 2016 between 10am and 10pm at Blue Cube stores nationwide. SME customers will need to remember to bring along their respective business cards for verification purposes and be eligible to enjoy the great deals and exclusive activities and privileges (free and discounts up to 70%) when they sign up to any of FIRST Business post-paid plans, such as the FiRST Blue for Business 55, FiRST Gold for Business 80, and FiRST Platinum for Business 150.

“Celcom invites all SME customers to our selected Blue Cube stores nationwide, primarily in major cities to share this exclusive opportunity and privileges of the most talked-about-plan in the market! Come and try our FIRST business plans which are designed specifically to cater and further enhance our SME customers’ business efficiency,” said Dato' Sri Shazalli Ramly, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad

“As Malaysia’s leading data network provider, we are proud to be recognised across SME’s nationwide as their most preferred telecommunications provider. We will continue to reach out and serve our local SMEs with latest and innovative solutions, as we have always done, in hope of achieving long-term mutual growth prospects,” he said.

Afizulazha Abdullah, Chief Business Services Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad also said that the idea of the Celcom SME Open Day is to honour and express customer appreciation, in conjunction with the coming Labour Day this weekend. And introduce it as part of the company’s effort to foster key-players within the industry and demonstrate gratitude to businesses for supporting Celcom.

“In an age of globalisation, online shopping, and social media marketing, a back to the basics approach in regard to your relationship with your customers can set your business apart in an increasingly competitive environment,’’ Afizulazha added.

Below are further details of the SME open day offerings:

Meanwhile, Celcom was also awarded The Honorary Award at the 2015/2016 Top Enterprise Awards Malaysia, organised by the Malaysia Entrepreneurs Development Association (PUMM), held at the Straits Quay Convention Centre, Penang, on 9 April. Celcom was awarded by PUMM on the basis of our market capitalization in Malaysia, business excellence, good business practices, future potential and outstanding culture by the panel of judges and committee members formed.

Be the first to grab the utmost talked about FIRST Business plans by visiting Celcom Blue Cube stores nationwide or reach out to your assigned Celcom account managers to sign up for the plans. For more information on the packages and price plans, visit www.celcom.com.my.


Celcom welcomes the year of the rooster

Michael Kuehner, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad (center) and Celcom’s Management Team wishes everyone a Happy Chinese New Year!

Just yesterday, more than 300 staff of Celcom Axiata Berhad celebrated the Year of the Rooster with Chief Executive Officer Michael Kuehner and the senior management.

Jennifer Chui, Chief Financial Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad (left) together with Michael Kuehner, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad (center) and Danny Chew, Chief of Sales of Celcom Axiata Berhad, flanked by the ever prosperous God of Prosperity and the gleeful lion dancers

The staff turned up in vibrant and colourful Cheong Sams and a majority in different hues of red, sharing the festive joy at the lobby as a renowned lion dance troupe, known as Gao Feng Lion Dance Association Malaysia coming all the way from Malacca, they culminated with the gesture of the lions ‘eating Mandarin oranges and spitting out the skin’ as a symbolic act of blessing, to signify abundance for the year ahead. The celebratory mood was heightened when a God of Prosperity cosplayer made his way through the crowd and tossed oranges to eager staff.

Celcom staff being ecstatic with glee as Celcom’s Management Team distributed red packets or Ang Pao’s, a token of good fortune and prosperity, in conjunction with Chinese New Year

Michael wooed the staff with his Chinese New Year greetings while Danny Chew, Chief of Sales of Celcom Axiata Berhad signaled the start of the celebration by wishing everyone an auspicious Chinese New Year.

Energetic Lion dancers, decked in blue and gold made their way to Menara Celcom bringing prosperity and good fortune to the telco. Their riveting and exhilarating performances captured the hearts of Celcom staff together with the spirit of ushering in the 2017 Chinese New Year, Year of the Rooster!

The lively event was wrapped up with photo sessions by Celcom’s staff against a festive backdrop together with Celcom’s Management team who distributed Ang Pao’s while many took the opportunity to wish each other a prosperous year ahead.


Celcom will be shutting down their 3G network by the end of 2021

Today, Celcom released their latest Q4 2020 Business Performance report. Finance reports are generally not very exciting to read here but we noticed that there's some interesting information. From the title suggest, the blue telco will indeed shut down the 3G network by the end of 2021.

From the report, Celcom CEO Idham Nawawi said that the company will be shutting down their 3G network is because of the importance of delivering a consistent network experience across Malaysia. They noted that there are still around 800,000 3G users on their network, which Idham commented that affected customers can migrate to a 4G network by easily owning a 4G smartphone through their affordable device packages.

Furthermore in the report, he also mentioned that Celcom is accelerating their network investments for 2021 and will focus on uplifting 4G LTE coverage to 95.6% to deliver consistent Internet connection and VoLTE experience. The investment is now in its final stages of completion which has resulted in a reduction of network traffic congestion. They also have recorded more than 50% data traffic growth with 431million GB, compared to 4Q19 with 287million GB. Data usage per month per user also increased by 40% YoY with 20.8GB per month per user as compared to 14.6GB per month per user.

Celcom recorded an overall positive growth with QoQ improvements in Subscribers, Revenue, Cost, Profitability and gaining market share. However, it was also a challenging year for them and many Malaysians as well due to the movement controls. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celcom will launch their Apple Watch 5 series pre-order soon in December

In this short announcement, our local blue Telco, Celcom has just officially announced that the Apple Watch 5 series (GPS + Cellular) will soon be available in their BlueCube stores. However, if you're planning to get one from them, you will have to wait a while as the pre-order will start on the 6th of December.

There's no price mentioned as well but since it's likely going to be a bundle package, you should be able to purchase it lower than the standard price. Just like last year, the starting price is RM1749 and there should be an instalment plan over two years as usual. From the image, it seems to suggest that Apple Airpods are included but then again, it could be just a placeholder. Aside from Celcom, Digi is the other one that's also selling the Apple Watch 5 series with an All-In monthly payment from as low as RM126.

Pre-order your latest Apple Watch Series 5 from 6-12 December 2019 at nearest bluecube store or Celcom Certified Partners.More info: https://t.co/dZBzWeOIh4 pic.twitter.com/FJnRhKQMf0

The pre-order period will end on 12 December 2019 and the wearable's official launch in Celcom will start after that. The link to the website is not available yet so until then, we will have to wait for more information from Celcom on their plans. Will you be getting one just in time for Christmas? Stay tuned for more Celcom news at TechNave.com.


A. I. smartwatch offers all-in-one smartphone operations

Every day another smartwatch prototype comes up, especially from crowd-funding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. After the Pebble smartwatch started it, we've seen quite a few other Bluetooth connected smartwatches, but only a few which can stand on their own without having to rely on accompanying smartphones. The A.I. Watch is one of them as it allows you to make and accept calls, is powered by Android, is water-proof and has a functional 5MP camera. Since you can insert a SIM card, the A. I. Watch is practically a smartphone with tech specs that include a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 1.54-inch (240 x 240) touchscreen, 500 mAh battery, 4GB of storage, WiFi, GPS and Android 4.0.4. Unfortunately, it is still in prototype stage, and needs $100000 on an Indiegogo campaign to reach mass production. If it does become successful, each watch could cost $279 (RM909) but if it manages to break it's goal, the makers are promising other stuff like 1GB of RAM (for $500000) or a bigger battery. No exact Malaysia release dates but as of the time of writing, the watch has another 41 days before it has to reach it's pledged goal of $100000. Check out the video below:


Celcom will ‘try its best’ to meet 30 June deadline with DNB on 5G network

Celcom Axiata Bhd will do its best to meet the deadline with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) on the 5G network service agreement in Malaysia. Previously, we reported that K-KOMM has given telco companies until 30 June 2022 to finalise the agreement with DNB.

As reported by national news agency Bernama, Axiata Group Bhd president and group chief executive officer Datuk Izzadin Idris confirmed the matter, saying thatthe company was given until the aforementioned date to finalise the process. He then stressed that the company is trying its best to meet the deadline process of negotiations.

Izzadin was speaking to reporters yesterday during a press conference in conjunction with Axiata Group Bhd’s annual general meeting (AGM) held in Kuala Lumpur. As of the time of writing, the four major telecommunications company in our country have yet to finalise the agreement with DNB on the single wholesale 5G network.

What do you guys think of the 5G network situation in Malaysia? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news!


CelcomDigi 2.2 Sale: Get 22GB + Unlimited YouTube and Tiktok for RM9 and more from now until 7 February

CelcomDigi today announced its first monthly online promotion which offers a range of exclusive offers across its Postpaid, Prepaid and Devices. Called the ‘2.2 Sale’, the offer expands to both Celcom and Digi users.

Happening from now until 7 February 2023, CelcomDigi users can get the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G at only RM199 (RRP RM1099). The offer is applicable for consumers that opt for either the Celcom Mega 98 or Digi Postpaid 90 plans.

Moreover, both plans come with monthly 60GB all-access high-speed Internet plus unlimited calls. This promo is only available on Celcom Online Shop and Digi Store Online.

Next, CelcomDigi is offering a 22GB + Unlimited YouTube and Tiktok Internet pass for only RM9. Available for a limited time, it can be purchased via Celcom Life App, MyDigi app, and from the Celcom website and Digi Store Online.

Besides that, Digi Prepaid users can now extend their prepaid line validity for one year with Prepaid Super Long Life for only RM54 (RRP: RM108).  This limited-time discount offer is available via the MyDigi app for Digi users to keep their prepaid line active and stay connected anywhere, anytime for an additional 12 months.

Awesome! For more information on the 2.2 Sale, please visit either Celcom or Digi's official website. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news.


CelcomDigi 3.3 Sale: 70% discount for a 5G device and other limited-time offerings until this 8 March

CelcomDigi has announced that it is offering Celcom and Digi customers exclusive deals and discounts from now until 8 March 2023. This CelcomDigi 3.3 Sale includes exclusive deals and discounts across its device bundles, postpaid and prepaid plans.

First up, the company is offering 33GB of data with unlimited YouTube and TikTok Internet Pass for only RM9. This affordable limited-time Internet Pass comes with 4-day validity and can be purchased via the Celcom Life app, MyDigi app, and from the Celcom website and Digi Store Online.

Besides that, CelcomDigi customers can also purchase the Redmi 10 5G at only RM299 during this limited-time offer. This 70 per cent discount is applicable when consumers pair the smartphone with the Celcom MEGA 98 and Digi Postpaid 90 plans.

Both plans come with 60GB all-access, high-speed Internet and unlimited calls. Consumers can get this offer via the Celcom Online Shop and Digi Store Online.

Lastly, CelcomDigi is also offering a Super Long Life promo which would extend their prepaid lines for an entire year for just RM54. This offer can be purchased via the Celcom Life App and MyDigi app.

Awesome! For more information about CelcomDigi’s 3.3 Sales, please visit either Celcom or Digi’s official websites. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news and deals such as this!


CelcomDigi 5.5 sales offering AirPods Pro at RM899 & and more

5.5 Sales are upon us and CelcomDigi has a week-long sale offering exclusive discounts on prepaid and postpaid lines, smartphones, internet passes, and fibre plans. The promotions have already begun today and will end on 9 May 2023.

As we just reported yesterday, a new CelcomDigi Online Shop was launched where Celcom and Digi customers can purchase various offers and devices. One of the devices on promotion is the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) which is on sale for RM899 (RRP RM1099) for a limited time, while stocks last. Also, there's an Unlimited YouTube Internet Pass for RM9 with 55GB on the Celcom Life App, MyDigi app, Celcom website, and Digi Store Online.

For more information on the CelcomDigi 5.5 Sale, you can visit Celcom's and Digi's web portals to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


CelcomDigi Fibre: New unlimited home internet plans from RM75/month

CelcomDigi has launched CelcomDigi Fibre, its new unified fibre broadband package with some competitive prices and plans. Offering unlimited internet ranging from 50Mbps up to 300Mbps, there are also add-on options for several Samsung 4K Smart TVs.

According to CelcomDigi’s official website, the new fibre plans are also cheaper if you’re a Celcom or Digi Postpaid subscriber, whereby you’d be getting an RM15 rebate every month. Check out the available plans and their respective prices for existing Celcom or Digi Postpaid subscribers below:

Meanwhile, for other customers, you’d be getting a discount of up to 50 per cent for the first 6-month period. Check out the plans and their respective prices for non-Celcom or Digi Postpaid customers below:

Besides that, all of the CelcomDigi Fibre plans come with:

As alluded to earlier, you can also add on a Samsung 4K Smart TV with a 24-month instalment plan. Check out the available offers here:

For more information on CelcomDigi Fibre, visit the official website here or read its FAQ here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


CelcomDigi Hari Gaji Specials: Get 15GB pass for RM15 and free 10GB internet when reloading RM30 or above

CelcomDigi is inviting Malaysians to stay connected this Ramadan with its latest Hari Gaji Specials. Happening from now until 27 March 2023, check out the four-day promotion for both Celcom and Digi users below.

First up, for Celcom XPAX and Digi Prepaid users, CelcomDigi is offering free 10GB internet with every reload of RM30 and above. The reload must be done via selected apps and e-wallet to be eligible.

Specifically,  Celcom XPAX users must reload RM30 or above via the Celcom website, Celcom Life app or Boost. Meanwhile, Digi Prepaid users can reload via MyDigi app and Digi Store Online, as well as via e-wallet apps Boost, Lazada, Shopee, Touch n Go, and Z City.

Besides that, CelcomDigi is also offering a 15GB high-speed interned add-on pass for only RM15. Applicable for Postpaid users, they can easily increase their internet quote with the pass, with a 7-day validity duration to boot.

To enjoy this add-on, Celcom users can purchase via Celcom Life app, while Digi users can do it through the MyDigi app and Digi Store Online.

For more information regarding Celcom’s offers, visit here and for more information regarding Digi’s offers, visit here. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and deals such as this!


CelcomDigi Hari Gaji Specials: Get free 10GB internet simply by reloading RM30 and above

CelcomDigi is back with its Hari Gaji Specials for June, offering both Prepaid and Postpaid customers some exciting limited-time promos. Available from 23 to 26 June 2023 to Celcom and Digi customers, read on to find out more.

First up, the telco company is offering a free 10GB internet quota to those that reload RM30 and above. Applicable to Celcom XPAX and Digi Prepaid users, the promo is valid for those who reload via selected apps and e-wallets.

Specifically, Celcom XPAX users must reload RM30 or above via the Celcom website, Celcom Life app, or Boost. Meanwhile, Digi Prepaid users must reload via the MyDigi app and Digi Store Online, as well as via e-wallet apps Boost, Lazada, Shopee, Touch n Go, and Z City.

Next up, CelcomDigi is also offering a 15GB high-speed internet add-on pass at only RM15 for its Postpaid customers. Applicable to Celcom XPAX Postpaid, Celcom MEGA and Digi Postpaid users, the 15GB high-speed Internet pass has a validity of 7 days.

For Celcom users, purchase of the Internet add-on can be made via the Celcom Life app. Meanwhile, Digi users can do it through the MyDigi app and Digi Store Online.

Awesome! For more information on these offers, do visit Celcom or Digi's official websites. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more promos and tech news such as this!


CelcomDigi Hari Gaji Specials: Prepaid users can get free 10GB internet when reloading RM30 and above

CelcomDigi today announced its Hari Gaji Specials for this month that are available for its Prepaid and Postpaid customers. Happening from now until 27 February 2023, the promotions are available to both Celcom and Digi users via mobile apps and e-wallets.

First up, Celcom XPAX and Digi Prepaid users can get an extra 10GB of internet for free when they reload via selected apps and e-wallets. For Celcom XPAX users, they must reload RM30 or above via the Celcom website, Celcom Life app or Boost to get the free additional internet quota.

Meanwhile, Digi Prepaid users must reload via the MyDigi app, Digi Store Online or via e-wallet apps Boost, Lazada Shopee, Touch ’n Go eWallet and Z City to get the extra 10GB of internet. Besides that, CelcomDigi is offering a 15GB high-speed internet add-on pass for Postpaid customers for only RM15.

Available for Celcom XPAX Postpaid, Celcom MEGA and Digi Postpaid users, the 15GB high-speed Internet pass has 7-day validity. Celcom users can purchase the Internet add-on via Celcom Life app, while Digi users can do it through MyDigi app and Digi Store Online.

Awesome! For more information about these offers, please visit Celcom or Digi's official websites. As always, do stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and deals such as this.


CelcomDigi Hari Gaji Specials: Reload RM30 and above to get extra 10GB Internet

CelcomDigi’s Hari Gaji Specials promo is back again and this time around the telco company is offering customers value-for-money deals for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Can be enjoyed by both Celcom and Digi users starting today until 20 April 2023, read on below to find out more about the 4-day special deals.

First up, for Prepaid users, CelcomDigi is offering an extra 10GB Internet when they reload RM30 and above via selected apps and eWallets. The extra quota will be activated within a set time period after the reload.

To enjoy the free 10GB Internet quota, Celcom XPAX users must reload RM30 or above via the Celcom website, Celcom Life app, or Boost. Meanwhile, Digi Prepaid users can reload via the MyDigi app and Digi Store Online, as well as via e-wallet apps Boost, Lazada, Shopee, Touch n Go, and Z City.

For Postpaid customers, CelcomDigi is offering a 15GB high-speed Internet add-on pass for only RM15. Both Celcom and Digi users can activate the pass via their respective apps.

The pass is available for Celcom XPAX Postpaid, Celcom MEGA, and Digi Postpaid users, with the validity period for the pass being 7 days. Celcom users can purchase the Internet add-on via the Celcom Life app, while Digi users can do it through the MyDigi app and Digi Store Online.

Awesome! For more information about these offers, please visit Celcom's or Digi's official websites. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news and deals such as this!


CelcomDigi, TM, U Mobile and Maxis announce support for Malaysia's upcoming Dual 5G networks

CelcomDigi, TM, U Mobile and Maxis have officially announced their support for the recent announcement from Malaysia’s Government regarding DNB and the shift to a Dual 5G network. As per the government’s announcement, they’ve all agreed to continue supporting DNB until 80% 5G coverage is achieved by the end of 2023.

There’s been no details regarding what exactly will happen for the remaining 20% coverage after that deadline has been reached, or how all the telcos will participate. Already, CelcomDigi has announced that it will terminate the previous DNB agreement while Maxis, who have not come out with any 5G plans, has said that they are committed to delivering 5G tech to Malaysians.

You can check out each of their comments in full below, but what do you think? How will the remaining 20% of 5G coverage be implemented? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com

CelcomDigi Berhad (CelcomDigi) welcomes the Government’s decision to implement 5G under two networks once 80% 5G coverage of populated areas (CoPA) has been achieved. The company recognises the need for the efficient rollout of 5G based on the new enhanced model to provide wide and comprehensive coverage, encourage adoption, and ensure affordability of 5G services for all Malaysians.

CelcomDigi is committed to support the Government’s ambitions to achieve 80% 5G CoPA by end 2023, which will continue to be carried out by DNB. CelcomDigi will work with the Government and industry to support the delivery of the next phase of Malaysia’s 5G journey.

CelcomDigi welcomes the opportunity to play a more active and direct role in the country’s 5G implementation, leveraging on our experience and resources, existing widest 4G network, supply chain and partner ecosystem to support the Government’s 5G ambitions, as we bring the best 5G solutions and offerings to Malaysian consumers and businesses. CelcomDigi

TM supports the Government’s decision to implement 5G over two phases, as announced by Communications and Digital Minister YB Fahmi Fadzil on 3 May 2023.

TM will work closely with the Government and the industry to ensure the success of both Phase 1 (80% service coverage by DNB) and Phase 2 (shift to two networks) for Malaysia’s 5G implementation. TM looks forward to continue playing an active role in the 5G implementation, leveraging its nationwide fibre infrastructure, extensive digital platforms (data centres, edge nodes) and rollout experience.

TM shall continue to deliver converged connectivity and solutions across fibre and 5G to its home, SME, enterprise and Government customers through Unifi and TM One.

TM is committed to serve as the nation’s trusted partner to grow Malaysia’s overall connectivity and digital ecosystem, including 5G. It is committed to shaping a Digital Malaysia through technology that empowers communities, businesses and Government. TM

U Mobile welcomes the Government’s decision to shift to dual 5G networks as early as January 2024. We share the belief that the upcoming shift in 5G network model would increase efficiencies and also encourage greater adoption for both consumers and enterprises. Apart from that, dual 5G networks will also heighten market competition, leading to better network infrastructure performance and the raising of customer service levels.

Prior to the shift to dual networks, U Mobile is committed to continue to support Government’s ambition to achieve 80% 5G population coverage by the end of 2023 through Digital Nasional Berhad.

Once the dual 5G networks is in place, U Mobile will ensure interoperability between the two networks. We also envision that we will be able to aggressively innovate in order to bring the full benefits of 5G to all our consumers. We are also looking forward to working with various industries to innovate services that improve efficiencies using 5G technology. U Mobile

Maxis welcomes the Government’s decision to focus on achieving 80% 5G coverage of populated areas (CoPA) by the end of 2023 under DNB, followed by implementation of 5G under two networks, as announced by YB Tuan Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications and Digital.

Maxis is committed to working closely with the industry to accelerate 5G for the nation in line with the Government’s digital ambitions. The Company recognises the importance of efficiently rolling out 5G and the economic benefits it will bring to all Malaysians. Maxis looks forward to providing 5G-related products and services to its customers soon, with a focus on affordability and adoption.

The rollout of the second network is expected to commence under phase two, in which Maxis looks forward to playing a more direct role in the country’s 5G implementation leveraging its expertise, resources and existing infrastructure.

In strengthening the country’s competitiveness in the region, Maxis has already been developing multi-industry 5G use cases with major players for commercial use through its 5G Alliance. The Company has also expanded its 5G international roaming services to more countries and has rolled out a range of 5G devices to our customers since last year. Maxis


11street turns 3 this year with a whole bunch of deals until 13 April 2018

One of the largest e-commerce platforms in Malaysia, 11street Malaysia turns 3 years old this year! To commemorate that, 11street is offering, and I quote, "mind-blowing deals, exciting contests and a whole load of prizes and giveaways worth RM50000 that are up for grabs" which are available on their web store from 1 April 2018 to 13 April 2018.

Being around for 3 years now, 11street have achieved several milestones worth noting such as 300% percent growth in gross merchandising volume and having more than 13 million products listed on their website by 40000 sellers since launch. Moving forward, 11street CEO Hoseok Kim plans to improve the quality of its sellers through its own seller development programmes namely the Seller Zone and the 11street Academy.

Do yourself a favour and drop by 11street Malaysia to grab the latest mobile phones available! If you need to know more about these devices, check out our comparison tools, news and reviews at TechNave.com.


A Lazada Express truck got caught on fire with 11.11 parcels inside

Update - Lazada Malaysia has reached out to us regarding the damaged goods lost from the incident, you can read their full statement below

Tons of Malaysians have spent a lot of money during the 11.11 Sales, you did it, I did it, and we hope that you all have received the goods by now. As the title said, a truck got caught on fire just two days ago and it may belong to Lazada Malaysia.

The incident happened in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur at 2.45 PM and was spotted by local named Kitty Goh. She took some pictures and posted them on her Facebook page and it's said that the truck was located nearby the Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (PGRM) building. Not many people saw the burning because it happened in the unloading bay. From the pictures, nothing survived inside the cargo and thankfully, the driver wasn't hurt.

刚刚2.45pm 17/11/2020 Lazada 快递 lorry 着火 #谁的包裹在里面？ #干嘛每一次双十一后都会发生这样的事情啊 #cherasKL

"On 17 November at around 2.30PM, a third-party delivery service vehicle carrying Lazada orders caught on fire in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The fire was promptly put out and there were no casualties or injuries from the incident.

At Lazada, safety is of utmost importance and we are working closely with the authorities to provide full support for the investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire, and evaluating the affected parcels. For customers whose orders were damaged in the incident, Lazada will provide a full refund of the purchased item that will be credited via their respective payment method, together with an apology rebate for them to repurchase the same item with ease.

Additionally, as a token of appreciation for their understanding and patience, Lazada will also provide a complimentary Free Shipping voucher. Our Customer Care team is working rapidly towards getting in touch with affected customers to update them on the situation and begin processing their reimbursement." - Lazada Malaysia

Meanwhile, Lazada Malaysia made a statement that those whose parcels were damaged will be able to get a full refund and a free shipping voucher as a token appreciation. Nobody knows how the fire started so that will remain as a mystery for now, but one thing for sure is that everyone's 11.11 products are gone forever. Press F for respect, stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


CelcomDigi begins Samsung Galaxy S23 series pre-orders today

Looks like Samsung Malaysian fans don't need to wait that long for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series. CelcomDigi just announced today that the pre-order has begun through their Celcom MEGA and Digi PhoneFreedom 365 plans. Here's what you need to know.

From today until 23 February 2023, customers can place their order through the Celcom Online Store and Digi Store Online to enjoy extra savings of RM240 on their chosen device as well as enjoy 5G access with their plans from both Celcom and Digi. Of course, the phone models available for this are none other than the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra.

But if you prefer to skip the pre-orders and wait for the sales launch, the Galaxy S23 Series will be available in all Celcom bluecube outlets and Digi Stores from 24 February 2023. To recap, the new flagships feature a specialized Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, up to 12GB of RAM, up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, a 200MP main camera, 5G support, up to 5000mAh battery and many more.

For reference, below are the official local prices for the Galaxy S23 series

For more information on the Samsung S23 Series pre-order promotion, you can visit celcom.com.my/samsung-s23 and digi.my/s23. On the other hand, we also have a RM200 voucher code to giveaway so visit the link here to read about it. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


CelcomDigi extends free 5G access until the end of May 2023

It's been more than a month since Celcom and Digi offered free 5G services to more Postpaid and Prepaid plans. If you thought you can't test it further, well, CelcomDigi has announced that the free 5G access for Postpaid and Prepaid customers will be extended until 31 May 2023.

To refresh your memory, CelcomDigi introduced 5G Boosters for Digi Postpaid, Digi Postpaid Family plans, and Digi Prepaid NEXT monthly Internet plans in March 2023, which enables customers to enjoy 5G access with their current Internet plans. The free 5G Booster will be extended from 30 April 2023 until 31 May 2023.

For Digi Postpaid and Prepaid customers who want to try 5G, the 5G Booster can be activated with three easy steps:

At the same time, the Free 5G Trial Access for Celcom MEGA Postpaid, Xpax Postpaid and Xpax Prepaid remains accessible for customers until 31 May 2023. For more information on CelcomDigi’s 5G offerings and eligible plans, for Celcom 5G, visit celcom.com.my/5G and for Digi 5G, visit digi.com.my/5g.


CelcomDigi extends its free 5G trial access for eligible Celcom customers until 30 April 2023

CelcomDigi today announced that it is extending its free 5G trial access for eligible Celcom customers until 30 April 2023. The trial is currently available to its Celcom MEGA Postpaid, Xpax Postpaid and Xpax Prepaid customers.

In a press release, CelcomDigi said that customers can experience the 5G network and connectivity simply by subscribing to one of the eligible postpaid or prepaid plans. Moreover, the company also revealed that it will be announcing more 5G offerings to its customers in Q2 2023.

The company asserted that the plans will give customers more flexibility to choose their preferred 5G experience. For more information on Celcom’s eligible plans for 5G access, visit its official website here.

So, what do you guys think of CelcomDigi’s 5G network offering? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news from Malaysia and beyond!


CelcomDigi held a Thank You Campaign to appreciate customers for continuous support

This month marks the sixth month for Celcom and Digi merging as one and to celebrate this occasion, CelcomDigi launched a Thank You Campaign held last weekend. So during the weekend, all the customers who walked into all the 39 Celcom bluecubes and 25 Digi Stores nationwide were given sweet treats in the form of cotton candy by CelcomDigi’s employees (CDzens).

This campaign was in line with CelcomDigi’s commitment towards putting customers first. The two-day event allowed CDzens to engage customers beyond providing the usual over-the-counter service by enabling them to listen to honest feedback and direct customer input on their experience and expectations.

In conjunction with the campaign, all CelcomDigi customers have been given personalised offers curated exclusively for them based on their phone and data usage patterns. These offers are currently available via the just4ME feature on the Celcom Life app or Box of Surprise on the MyDigi app. On top of that, other exciting ongoing promotions will give customers more value-for-money offers that they can opt for including:

Customers can walk into the nearest Celcom bluecube and Celcom Certified Partners, Digi Store, and Digi Store Express to enjoy the personalised offers, or they can also opt to visit the Celcom Online Shop or Digi Store Online. For more information, you can visit www.celcomdigi.com/thankyou to check it out.


CelcomDigi is offering free 5G phones and RM240 extra rebate for iPhone 14 series this CNY

CelcomDigi today announced a slew of promotions across its Postpaid, Prepaid, and Fibre offerings in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration. Most notably, these include free 5G smartphones when signing up for a device bundle and an extra RM240 rebate for the Apple iPhone 14 series via selected packages.

First up, CelcomDigi customers can get a free Redmi 10 5G or Samsung Galaxy A13 5G when they sign up for device bundles with a 24-month contract. This offer is applicable on Celcom MEGA 98 or Digi Pakej PowerJimat with Digi Postpaid 90.

Next, the telco is offering extra savings on the iPhone 14 series in the form of an additional rebate of RM240 for the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus. Consumers are entitled to this offer when they sign-up via Celcom EasyPhone or Digi PhoneFreedom 365.

Besides that, both the Celcom MEGA and Digi Postpaid plans now come with up to 50% bonus Internet quota, while Xpax Postpaid plans come with double the Internet quota. Customers who sign up during this period will also enjoy up to RM200 in savings on selected Postpaid plans.

Furthermore, Celcom Xpax Postpaid and Celcom MEGA customers are eligible for FREE 1-month access to the TVB Anywhere streaming service or unlimited access to multiple games on various platforms via Blacknut Cloud Gaming.  Meanwhile, Digi Postpaid 60 and above also offers the option to enjoy unlimited streaming, gaming and social at no extra cost via Freedom Add-Ons, with a 12-month contract.

That’s not all, during this festive period, consumers can enjoy Unlimited Internet and calls with Celcom Xpax Prepaid Unlimited 38 and Digi Prepaid NEXT Unlimited 40. The Celcom Xpax Prepaid Unlimited 38 plan also comes with 5GB high-speed Internet.

Moreover, Celcom Xpax Mix & Match customers can also add on 99GB quota for apps such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and more for only RM5. For Digi Prepaid customers, the Unlimited Video Pass provides endless streaming for your favourite shows on Netflix, YouTube, AstroGO and many more at only RM5. The pass is also available for Digi Postpaid customers.

Lastly, customers can enjoy unlimited Fibre Internet with speeds of up to 300Mbps for only RM100/month when paired with qualifying Celcom MEGA or Digi Postpaid plans.

Awesome! Customers can visit the nearest Digi retail stores and Celcom Bluecube outlets or online stores and be able to celebrate Chinese New Year with these amazing offers. For more information on these offers, please visit either Celcom or Digi's official websites. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and promotions such as this!


CelcomDigi launches Hari Gaji Specials just before Chinese New Year 2023

Today, CelcomDigi launching a special campaign for all Celcom and Digi users. Available now until the 20th of January 2023, both Prepaid and Postpaid customers can enjoy great savings if they need additional Internet quota before the month ends.

For the Prepaid users, Celcom XPAX and Digi Prepaid users will get an extra 10GB of Internet data for free when they make a reload via selected apps and e-Wallets. To get the free 10GB Internet quota, Celcom XPAX users will have to reload RM30 or above via the Celcom Life app or Boost. Meanwhile, Digi Prepaid users can reload via the MyDigi app or Digi Store online, as well as via e-wallet apps Boost, Lazada, Shopee, Touch n Go, or Z City.

On the other hand, Celcom XPAX Postpaid, Celcom MEGA, and Digi Postpaid users can now top up their Internet quota with a 15GB high-speed Internet pass (7-day validity) at only RM15. Celcom users can purchase the Internet add-on via the Celcom Life app while Digi users can do it through the MyDigi app and Digi Store Online.

For more information, you can visit Celcom's and Digi's respective Hari Gaji promotion websites. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


CelcomDigi launches a ton of Prepaid & Postpaid promotions for 5G

In an ongoing expansion of the 5G network, CelcomDigi launches its new campaign, Jom 5G Bersama for more Malaysians to get connected to 5G. Starting today until 31 July 2023, the campaign offers an array of Postpaid and Prepaid value plans as well as device bundles with 5G phones for both Celcom and Digi users.

For starters, 5G phone bundles are now available with Digi Pakej PowerJimat on Digi Postpaid 60 and Celcom Xpax Postpaid 60. This includes the new HONOR X8a 5G and Samsung A14 5G at exclusive prices. Customers can get the former for free when bundled with Digi Pakej PowerJimat on Digi Postpaid 90 and Celcom Mega 98.

Besides that, customers can also choose from a wider array of 5G phones including Samsung A14 5G, Redmi 10 5G, OPPO A78 5G and many more. customers who sign up with Digi Postpaid Family Unlimited can also own the latest 5G phones from a range of the latest 5G phones from Samsung, Honor and OPPO, with RM0 upfront on PhoneFreedom 365.

At the same time, customers who are looking to purchase the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max will get to enjoy free storage upgrade by signing up on Digi Postpaid 150 or Celcom MEGA 128 plans and above. Upon doing so, they get to own the 256GB model for the price of the 128GB for both models. On top of that, the current RM480 off promotion for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models is still applicable.

For a limited time, CelcomDigi customers who sign up for selected Prepaid and Postpaid plans will be rewarded with up to RM100 eWallet vouchers. And At just RM5, customers can continue to enjoy the 3-day Internet Pass with 555GB all-day usage, exclusively for high-speed video streaming on popular applications such as Netflix, YouTube, AstroGo, Viu and iQiYi.

There are still many new promotions so without beating around the bush too much, below are other Prepaid and Postpaid promo plans that you should know:

Lastly, Celcom and Digi customers who are on selected Postpaid and Prepaid Internet plans can continue to enjoy free 5G access. Customers who have yet to experience 5G connectivity can head to Celcom Life App or MyDigi app and activate now from now until 31 May 2023.

For information on other plans or to sign-up, you can visit the official Celcom and Digi websites right here.


CelcomDigi launches more new 5G Booster plans & extends free 5G access until end of June

The 5G free access by CelcomDigi ended at the end of May 2023 but out of goodwill, the company decided to extend the 5G Booster until 30 June 2023. On top of that, the recently merged company is also launching more 5G Booster options for all Postpaid and Prepaid customers.

From June onwards, CelcomDigi Postpaid and Prepaid customers now have access to 5G speeds on their high-speed Internet plans. Postpaid customers can add RM10 to their monthly plan to enjoy the 5G Boosters. The Boosters will also be available for free on postpaid plans above RM90. Additionally, prepaid customers can get 5G access for as low as RM3.

In conjunction with the launch of the 5G Boosters, CelcomDigi is offering customers an introductory 50% bonus Internet quota usable on both 4G and 5G networks. In addition, customers on postpaid plans below RM90 will enjoy free 5G access for a limited time.

These new 5G Boosters are also available for CelcomDigi’s enterprise customers. Customers who subscribed to MEGA for Business Lightning or Go Digi plans above RM90 will enjoy the 5G Booster for free. They also have the option to get unlimited 5G Internet quota on MEGA for Business Lightning 158 and Go Digi 168.

CelcomDigi customers can activate their chosen 5G Booster by checking their plans’ eligibility and activating the 5G Booster through the Celcom Life app or MyDigi app on their 5G device. For more information on the new 5G Boosters, please visit celcom.com.my/5G or digi.com.my/5G.


CelcomDigi now offers an unlimited Xpax Postpaid plan, Digi Prepaid 5G boosters and other exciting deals

CelcomDigi today announced the availability of its new unlimited plan for Xpax Postpaid users, 5G Boosters free trial for Digi Prepaid users and the launch of its latest campaign in conjunction with the Ramadan and Aidilfitri festive period. Happening from today until 15 May 2023, read on to know the full details.

First up, CelcomDigi launches the all-new Xpax Postpaid Unlimited 75 plan that is available for a limited time only. The plan features unlimited Internet with a speed of 10Mbps and free 10GB monthly Hotspot Internet with unlimited calls to all networks.

Customers who sign up for the Xpax Postpaid Unlimited 75 with a 12-month contract will also enjoy an RM10 rebate and pay only RM65/month for 12 months. Those interested may visit the nearest bluecube, Digi Stores or any authorised dealers to sign up.

Next, the telco company is also offering a free trial of the 5G Booster to Digi Prepaid users. Starting today, eligible Digi Prepaid users can access 5G services for free (N.P: RM10/month) if they opt for the 5G Booster.

This free trial is available for Digi Prepaid NEXT users who are on monthly internet plans from 16 March 2023 until 30 April 2023. Digi Postpaid users will also continue to enjoy this free introductory offer as well until 30 April 2023.

Besides that, exclusive during the Ramadan period, CelcomDigi is introducing Sahur Pass, in which both Celcom and Digi postpaid and prepaid users can enjoy a high-speed Internet quota of 444GB at only RM7. The pass is valid for 7 days and is applicable for Internet usage between 3.00am to 7.00am. It can be purchased via Celcom Life App and MyDigi app.

There’s also the HD Video Pass that offers all CelcomDigi customers 555GB Internet quota for all-day streaming usage to binge-watch their favourite shows on Netflix, YouTube, AstroGo, Viu, and iQiYi. This video pass is available exclusively via Celcom Life App and MyDigi app for only RM5 with 3-day validity.

The promo doesn’t end there either as CelcomDigi is also offering more free 5G smartphones. New and existing customers can now enjoy a free Samsung Galaxy A14 5G when they sign up with Celcom MEGA 98 or on Pakej PowerJimat with Digi Postpaid 90.

The Galaxy A14 5G will join the wide range of free 5G smartphones offering, including OPPO A78 5G, Redmi 10 5G, HONOR X8 5G (exclusively for Digi users) and HONOR X9a 5G (exclusively for Celcom users).

For the full list of promos as well as their terms and conditions, do visit Celcom or Digi’s official websites. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and promos such as this.


CelcomDigi offering Unlimited YouTube and TikTok Internet Pass for RM9 and more

With the upcoming Ramadan season, CelcomDigi is back once again with its monthly online sales. The 4.4 Sale offers exclusive discounts across prepaid and postpaid, smartphones, internet passes, and fibre plans for all Celcom and Digi customers.

Available now from today onwards until 9 April 2023 to both Celcom and Digi online platforms, there's a new Unlimited YouTube and TikTok Internet Pass with 44GB of internet data for only RM9. This limited-time Internet Pass comes with a four-day validity, which customers can purchase via the Celcom Life App, MyDigi app, and from the Celcom website and Digi Store Online.

On the other hand, if you sign up for either the CelcomMEGA 98 or Digi Postpaid 90 plans, you can purchase a brand new OPPO A78 5G smartphone at an 80% discount for only RM299. Also, Celcom and Digi Prepaid customers can now purchase the Super Long Life promo and extend their prepaid lines for an entire year for just RM54, via the Celcom Life App and MyDigi app.

Last but not least, Customers who are on Celcom MEGA 98 or Digi Postpaid 90 plans and above will enjoy a free 1 month off their Fibre bill when they sign up for CelcomDigi Fibre 300Mbps via the 4.4 Sale promotion page. This plan is usually available to the abovementioned Postpaid subscribers at RM100/month, but the first month's bill will be waived if customers sign up for this promo during this period.

For more information about CelcomDigi’s 4.4 Sales, you can visit Celcom's and Digi's web portals right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


A Malaysia research team have found a way to turn pineapple leaves into drone parts

Professor Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan with a drone that half-made from pineapple stems

Yup, you read that right - Malaysian researchers have found a way to make good use of pineapple leaves turning them into drone parts! Turns out that these pineapple leaves have strong fibres which are good enough to become durable frames.

According to Professor Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan hailing from Malaysia Putra University, the frames made from pineapple leaves can be used for aerospace application. Compared with synthetic fibres, the bio-composite material has a better and higher strength-to-weight ratio as well as being lighter and cheaper to produce. Should the frames get damaged, they can be buried underground and degrade within two weeks.

At the moment, the professor mentioned that the prototyped drones can fly up to 1000 metres and stay airborne for 20 minutes. He hopes that he and the research team can manufacture bigger drones to integrate imagery sensors for agriculture usage and aerial inspections. The potential can also help to accommodate bigger payloads.

The project first began in 2017 and before this, the pineapple leaves were thrown away after harvesting. Not only this is an environmentally friendly way for sustainability, but also this can make the farmers' job more efficient and boost their income. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


CelcomDigi plans to develop Malaysia’s first operator-led mobile Metaverse platform

CelcomDigi today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s SK Telecom to explore and develop Malaysia’s first operator-led mobile Metaverse platform. The MoU was signed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona by Celcom Digi CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi and SK Telecom CEO Young-sang Ryu.

In a press release, the Malaysian telco company said that the MoU would create new business opportunities by working together to develop and offer Metaverse and artificial intelligence (AI) use cases optimised for the Malaysian Market via CelcomDigi’s Innovation Centre. Moreover, the Metaverse platform will also enable the co-creation and unlocking of new Metaverse content for customers and businesses in our country.

Both companies intend to explore the creation of Metaverse services in various verticals. These include education, health, retail, and entertainment, contributing to the development of Malaysia’s Metaverse ecosystem.

Pretty exciting stuff! What do you guys make of the collaboration between the two telco companies? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news such as this.


CelcomDigi to explore smart banking with MBSB Bank?

It looks like CelcomDigi or MBSB Bank may soon offer smart banking solutions across their platforms as they recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). According to them, CelcomDigi and MBSB Bank will explore opportunities in end-to-end smart banking solutions including services for cyber security, smart retail solutions financing, and cloud infrastructure technology.

Apart from these, both companies will collaborate on whatever new commercial opportunities and joint go-to-market activities that arise. The MOU was signed between CelcomDigi’s Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Mohamad Idham Nawawi and MBSB Bank’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Nor Azam M. Taib.

No timeline or Malaysia release dates as to when we will see such solutions though. However, considering the current situation of finances in Malaysia and the world for 2023, it seems fairly timely. What do you think? Would you be interested in perhaps a micro-financing loan or similar fintech solution done by reputable companies like CelcomDigi and MBSB Bank? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Celebrate 11.11 with some crazy deals from Huawei!

If you’ve been eyeing the nova 3 series, you might want to mark your calendars for the Huawei Mega Online Sale Day which is happening on the 11th of November. During certain times of the day, specifically at 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, and 6 PM, you’ll be able to grab the Nova 2 Lite for RM 99, Nova 3 Red for RM 699, and Nova 3 Primrose Gold for RM 699.

If you purchase RM 50 vouchers from now till the 10th of November, you’ll be able to redeem up to RM 250 worth of rebate vouchers which can be redeemed on Shop.Huawei on the 11th of this month. You can refer to to the table below to find out the amount of rebate you’ll receive with the vouchers.

In addition to these deals, you will also get an extra 5% discount on the total price upon checkout. However, this discount is not applicable to the Huawei Mate 20 series and Y series. To sweeten up the deal, you will also receive a colourful bottle, an RM 10 Watsons voucher and a pair of AM 116 earphones.

The Huawei Nova 3 features the HiSilicon Kirin 970 with embedded NPU to aid with AI functions on the device as well as photography. Meanwhile, the Nova 2 Lite runs on the Snapdragon 430 and includes AR Lens which selfie lovers would enjoy toying around with. This is a great time to upgrade your phones to the Nova 3, Nova 3i and the Nova 2 Lite as the Malaysia price for these devices are RM 1699, RM 1099 and RM 599 respectively. Will you be grabbing yourself a device from Huawei? Make sure to follow TechNave.com for more 11.11 deals!


Celebrate Christmas with honor Malaysia's honor 8 Pro for RM1799 + freebies

It may not be December but we are already halfway there! Just today, honor Malaysia has announced its ‘Celebrate Christmas with honor’ promotion of slashing off prices from a number of devices which includes the honor 8 pro, honor 8, honor 6X, honor 6A Pro and honor 5A.

For starters, the honor 8 Pro will be on sale for RM1799. In addition, customers will also receive a premium gift box worth RM799 which include a Mobile Legend and Final Fantasy voucher together with exclusive honor merchandises – headphones, selfie stick, and power adaptor. Then for customers who purchase the honor 8 or honor 6X, they can bring home a free multifunctional foldable bag worth RM69, while the honor 6A Pro or honor 5A will come with a free glass bottle worth RM69.

That's not all, those who purchase an honor device during this Christmas promotion will stand a chance to win a lucky draw gift which is said to be worth up to RM50,000. What item could add up to that amount? Well, a total of five Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design smartphones, 15 Huawei 360 Panoramic Cameras and 15 Huawei Body Scales up for grabs.

For more information on honor, visit www.hihonor.com/my or the honor Malaysia Facebook page for the complete participating store list. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


Celebrate Merdeka Day with Celcom MEGA and save up to RM2200 for an Apple iPhone

As you all know, Merdeka Day is just around the corner. While Malaysia has plenty of promotions that run throughout the year these days, the anniversary of our independence will always have a special meaning. As such, shouldn’t Merdeka promos be just as special?

Well, whether something is special or not is sometimes quite subjective, but Celcom definitely has something interesting in store for us. In the next few weeks, the company will be running a promo campaign from 6 August to 30 September 2021, where you can get a new Apple iPhone device at a discount. Here’s how you can save up to RM2200 for an iPhone when you sign up with Celcom MEGA™!

Since it’s a promo related to Celcom MEGA™, we definitely have to touch on that for a bit. First unveiled in February 2020, Celcom MEGA™ is a postpaid plan that comes with a basic offer and two extra flavours – unlimited Internet data or high-speed Internet. That’s great because it makes it easy for subscribers to figure out what they want. But for the Merdeka Day promo, the bundles applicable are via the MEGA™ Lightning plans, so let’s take a look at what that offers.

As the name suggests, these plans offer you lightning-fast Internet speeds with the Lightning M, Lightning M Plus, Lightning L Plus, and Lightning XL. You get a base data cap of 40GB, plus an extra 10GB, 30GB, 50GB, and 80GB of data with the respective passes. In our opinion, it’s perfect for people who like downloading things quickly or want to do live vlogs!

There are 4 different Lightning passes with progressively higher data caps

Of course, the best part of this promo is the device that comes bundled with it. While Android users are more prevalent in Malaysia, there are plenty of people who still prefer devices from Apple. If you’re looking to get a new iPhone, then you’ll definitely want to check out the Celcom MEGA™ promo.

For new and existing Celcom customers, you can now purchase an Apple iPhone at substantial discounts of up to RM2200 through the MEGA™ Lightning packages. The iPhones available with this deal includes the iPhone SE, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone 12. To sign up for the deal, you can either visit a Celcom Blue Cube outlet or Celcom Certified Partners outlet nationwide. Of course, as that’s currently not possible for most people due to MCO, you can also sign up via Celcom's Online Shop. The Celcom MEGA™ also offers VoLTE so you can make use of that to call your friends and family during the period! Beyond that, Celcom also offers a package for families from RM40/month up to 3 lines with unlimited internet.

So, what do you think about the Celcom MEGA™ Merdeka Day promo? If you're interested in it, you can find out more from the promo campaign website. With that said, is there a particular device you would have wanted to have at a discount? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more articles like this.


Celebrate Raya Fiesta with the ASUS Zenfone 3 Max now only for RM899!

Looking for a new phone to compliment you and your brand new Baju for Raya all for a big bargain? Then you can definitely check out this cool new Raya promotion by ASUS.

ASUS is having a Raya promotion on their ASUS ZenFone 3 Max which will be sold at a low, low price of RM899 only (RRP 999).

The gorgeously sleek ASUS ZenFone 3 Max is best known for its hearty 4100mAh battery and an overall well-rounded functionality, all for a very affordable price tag. The full specifications of the phone are as follows:

Hurry and grab yours right now, as the promotion will end at 30 June 2017! You can also check out our review here or check out their main website here for more information on this absolutely charming device.


Celebrate Raya the smart way with Samsung HotBlast Smart Oven

With Hari Raya Puasa just around the corner, Samsung has excitedly introduced their new Samsung Refrigerator Twin Cooling Plus technology, Triangle Room Air Conditioner and Addwash Front Load Washer to the families to prepare themselves for the upcoming big festive celebration. Now the company has added in the last home appliance, designed especially for the cook, the Samsung HotBlast Smart Oven can assist to keep the food and assures that your Ayam Percik stays moist and flavoursome!

The HotBlast Smart Oven features the unique PowerGrill Duo that makes cooking 47% quicker than a traditional convection oven. It also comes equipped with extra wide dual heaters that radiate more powerful and consistent heat, allowing for quicker and more even grilling. So your Ayam Percik and Ikan Bakar will maintain its delicious flavour – staying crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

To get yourself any one of these innovative and convenient appliances, head on over to your nearest Samsung to enjoy the Great Samsung Raya Deals. From now until 31st July 2016, don’t miss out on great rebates and exciting free gifts when you furnish your home with Samsung digital home appliances this Raya! *terms and conditions apply

For more information on the Great Samsung Raya Deals, visit www.samsung.com/my/raya2016/.


Celebrate Raya with Neffos X Series starting from RM699 only!

Neffos Malaysia is offering consumers a festive promotion package for the Neffos X-series of smartphones in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri exclusively for online purchases at Lazada.my.

Launched into the Malaysian market early this year, the Neffos X1 and Neffos X1 Max will come with a limited Neffos premium gift box containing cool accessories such as a selfie stick, iRing, transparent phone casing and a screen protector.

The Neffos X1 will be rocking these specs:

Whereas the larger, Neffos X1 Max will be rocking these:

Do stay tuned to this promotion because starting July, there will be even more exciting surprises as buyers will also stand a chance to receive limited edition merchandises featuring dazzling Fazura and a signed copy of her latest album. Don’t miss out, the promotion will only last until 30 June 2017 with prices from RM699 only!


Celebrate Raya with the new Honey Red HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i and other promotions!

The Raya festive season is coming real soon! As always, there are bound to be various promotions from brands here and there. Huawei Malaysia is no exception, so let's take a look at what offers are available. From RM300 discounts to giveaways, here are Huawei Malaysia's exclusive online deals for Hari Raya 2021.

That's right, Huawei's wireless earbuds are back in red and are available at every Huawei Store Online and Huawei Experience Stores (HES). Like the original ceramic white and carbon black variant, the Honey Red Freebuds 4i has the same price of RM379. For every purchase of the wearables in any colour, customers will get a Simple Home Gift Package worth RM89.

To recap, the Huawei FreeBuds 4i comes with Active Noise Cancellation, which reduces ambient background noises through the dual-mic system. It boasts a music-playback time of up to 10 hours on a single full charge. On top of that, 10 minutes of charging is enough for up to 4 hours of battery life (you can check out the rest of our review here).

In conjunction with the Huawei Red FreeBuds 4i, customers stand a chance to win a Huawei Mate 40 Pro (23 units only) with every Freebuds 4i purchased during the Huawei Raya Campaign period. Each customer is eligible for a maximum of five (5) entries, with each unit purchased worth one (1) entry. Winners will be announced on the company's Facebook page at the beginning of every week starting 3 May 2021.

Next up, you can also check out the discounts on each device below for your reference. For every purchase of the selected Huawei devices, customers will enjoy a premium gift worth up to RM189!

On top of that, for every purchase from participating HES or HUAWEI Online Stores, customers will be entitled to receive a Grab Car Voucher worth RM10.

But that's not all! Stay connected this festive season with deals from Huawei Malaysia's Member Center for HUAWEI Video, HUAWEI Mobile Cloud, HUAWEI Music, HUAWEI Books and HUAWEI Themes. These offers apply when you purchase a Huawei smartphone or MatePad series tablet. Below are the deals you can get out of the company's mobile services!

So, what do you think of these Raya promotional deals! Personally, I consider the Huawei FreeBuds 4i in Honey Red the hot stuff. For your information, the campaign will last until 31 May 2021. Since you still have the time, make sure to check the deals out now over at the official campaign webpage.

Stay tuned for more local trending tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


Celebrate Raya with the new Sony Xperia X series

Starting 22 June until 17 July 2016, Sony Mobile Communications have announced “Celebrate Raya With New Xperia X Series” promotion that is in conjunction with the Holy Month of Ramadan celebrations. During this period, consumers who purchase the newly announced Xperia X and Xperia XA smartphones are entitled to exclusive free gift redemptions.

Free gift redemptions include transparent silicon cases for both phones and screen protector for the curved display of the Xperia X. In addition, existing Xperia smartphone users can also look forward to redeeming a free Screen Warranty Care+ when they upgrade their phone to a Xperia X. The warranty will allow Sony Mobile to cover a one-time repair for cracked screens at any time within a 12-month warranty period.

Sony Xperia X and Xperia XA were just recently launched in Malaysia for RM2499 and RM1199 respectively. The Xperia X's selling point is its Predictive Hybrid Focus feature that can track moving objects giving the user clear blur-free shots on the 23MP rear camera, it also has a SteadyShot video stabilisation for video recording. On the other hand, Xperia XA is the world’s narrowest and bezel-less 5-inch smartphone design, it also features hybrid autofocus and smart battery management to deliver up to two days battery life.

More offers are also available for those who login to the Xperia Lounge throughout the promotional period. For more information, please visit Sony Mobile Facebook page or the LINE Official Account: Sony Mobile MY

*Terms and conditions apply. While stocks last.


A Malaysian company director has pleaded guilty for selling pirated Long TV box sets

In this modern era, most Malaysians have a Long TV box at home, particularly Malaysian Chinese households. So just before Chinese New Year tomorrow, a company director has pleaded guilty in selling illegal Long TV boxes charged by the domestic trade ministry.

No name was given out in the news, but the director has pleaded guilty not too long ago at a court on 8 February. His sentence will begin on 1 March alongside a penalty fine of up to RM40,000 and imprisonment of up to 10 years. If you don't know what that is, it's an Android TV Box that allows people to watch a wide variety of channels globally but this man here has been selling the unofficial ones illegally.

With that in mind, the director was charged for selling a device that had violated the Copyright Act bypassing copyright protection. He was first accused of breaking the law at i-City in Section 7, Shah Alam on 2 September last year. The ministry also said they will take action against anyone who is selling similar pirated Android TV boxes illegally.

Long TV boxes have been in Malaysia for a few years now, but as convenient as it may be, never ever purchase any unofficial devices from merchants in the blacklist. Anyway, Happy Chinese New Year and stay safe. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Celebrate this Chinese New Year with a bunch of exciting content curated by Apple!

Chinese New Year is just around the corner! To celebrate the occasion, Apple has curated some exciting content for you to feel as festive as possible. Besides offering special music playlists to create the right atmosphere, the company also handpicked some apps to present a slate of exciting stories, events and offers. Apple TV has joined in as well by bringing bundles of shows that you would want to watch with your families and friends during the year of the tiger!

Gentle Bones, Jackson Wang, Lala Hsu, Vanness Wu, Leon Lai and many more participated in curating the playlists for you to usher in the new year. There's also the brand new C-Pop in Spatial Audio playlist for Apple Music listeners to listen to some classic C-Pop favourites in a one of a kind experience, like experiencing the roar of Jay Chou's live concert album from the front row.

As for the apps, Apple has chosen a range of new games with 12 fun-filled titles, inspired by each of the Chinese zodiac signs. It goes from Tsuki's Odyssey, which tells a story of a rabbit moving to the countryside and enjoying a bunch of relaxing activities, to Bloons TD Battles 2, which allows you to command your crew of monkeys to destroy hordes of pesky balloons. Lifestyle apps like PicsArt and YoRipe might also come in handy, no matter you're looking for festive sticker packs for your family portraits or discovering must-try Lunar New Year recipes.

Lastly, what can go wrong with Stephen Chow's movies for Chinese New Year? Apple TV will also present a Stephen Chow 4-movie collection (Kung Fu Hustle, CJ7, The Mermaid, Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back) and a Mulan 2-movie collection. There are some festive promotions on new movie releases like Raya and the Last Dragon, Godzilla vs. Kong and more as well.

We wish you a prosperous new year, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech reports!


Celebrities surprise Celcom Customers by delivering Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus

From left to right, Tuan Syed Md Najib Syed Md Noor, Celcom Axiata Bhd Chief Customer Service and Retail Officer and  Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, Celcom Axiata Bhd flagging off local celebrities to deliver the new iPhones to selected lucky customers.

Celcom customers got the surprise of their lives last Thursday night, when local celebrities came delivering their new Apple Phone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus right to their doorsteps. This was organized by Celcom Axiata Berhad, using their FIRST™ by Celcom plans to reward their faithful customers.

Consisting of a handful of Celcom FIRST™ customers living around Klang Valley area who had pre-ordered the latest Apple smartphones from 9 October to 14 October, these loyal customers were chosen to experience the privilege of getting a special delivery from local celebrities. Needless to say, all of them were amused, delighted and speechless by the sudden appearance of Amber Chia, Scha Al-Yahya, Winnie Soo, Jack Lim, Shaheizy Sam, Ella Aminuddin, Yasmin Hani, Sha’arin Mohammed Razali Wong and Awal Ashaari outside their homes.

Local celebrities Yasmin Hani and Sha'arin Mohammed Razali Wong excited to deliver the iPhone6s smartphones

Before the celebrities’ delivery journey, all of them were gathered at the Blue [email protected] Pyramid for the midnight launch together with Zalman Aefendy Zainal  Abidin, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, Celcom Axiata Bhd and Tuan Syed Md Najib Syed Md Noor, Chief Customer Service and Retail Officer of Celcom Axiata Bhd.

Local actress Soo Wincci (left) delivering the new iPhone6s to Teh Ooi Keat (second from left)

“When I was first told a celebrity was going to deliver my phone, I totally did not expect Soo  Wincci to be the one delivering it to my doorstep.” said Teh Ooi Keat, one of the many lucky Celcom customers, who has been a Celcom customer for almost a year.

Celcom customer Rozali Ahmad (center) excited to receive his new iPhone by local celebrity Shaheizy Sam, (second from right) at 2am.

Rozali Ahmad, another lucky Celcom customer, said it was almost unbelievable to meet Shaheizy Sam delivering his pre-ordered phone to him at 2am. “I  was  actually  anticipating  someone  like  Neelofa  to deliver  the phone to me, but Shaheizy was equally as surprising and awesome,” he said.

“We are thrilled and glad for everyone of our privileged customers to have an exclusive experienced, whether it be at our [email protected] Pyramid or with our local celebrities bringing the phones right to their doorstep.” Zalman Aefendy Zainal  Abidin, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, Celcom Axiata Bhd

Walk in customers Chow (left) and Low showing off their new iPhone6s bought for only RM6.50!

Aside from the lucky customers who got to meet the celebrities at their homes, there were six other lucky Celcom customers too. Walk-in customers Shawn Low, 25, and Jesseca Chow, 23, who are friends, arrived at Celcom’s  Blue [email protected]  Pyramid  33 hours before  the  midnight  launch  on Thursday managed to get their brand new iPhones for only RM6.50. Both Chow and Low expressed amazement by getting away their iPhone 6s for only RM6.50, as they just actually wanted to experience queueing up for more than 30 hours.


Certification for the OPPO CPH2127 spotted on FCC. Will it be launched soon?

It seems that the OPPO smartphone with the codename CPH2127 has been spotted on FCC, detailing the tech specs as well as what to expect when the smartphone is officially unveiled in the near future. While not much is known in regards to the exact name of the aforementioned smartphone, our sources did mention that it will come equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset as well as 4GB RAM.

In addition to that, the FCC listing hints that the device will also come equipped with a triple camera setup in the rear, as well as a capacitive fingerprint sensor, which is located towards the rear. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OPPO has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

What do you think the OPPO smartphone with the codename CPH2127 will be called officially called? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Certification shows that Nothing Phone (1) comes with a 45W charger

A few days ago, Nothing finally confirmed that it would be launching its first smartphone, Nothing Phone (1), on 12 July. Since the announcement has come, there should be even more rumours for us to put the pieces together to know more about the device. With that said, we have a new one telling us that the device would be compatible with 45W charging.

According to a TUV certification, the Nothing Phone (1) will support an adapter with model numbers C304, C347, and C348. It will run up to 45W and have an IP20 "degree of protection". If you wonder why it comes with three model numbers, they're probably just for different markets. The adapter is also compatible with the PPS charging standard up to 45W, which means you can use it with any other Android device.

If you've skipped the previous rumours about the Phone (1), here's a recap. Design-wise, the device would sport a transparent case on the rear with a display having uniform bezels. It could use a 6.55-inch fullHD+ AMOLED panel that supports a 90Hz refresh rate. Performance-wise, it's suggested to be in the mid-range segment with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip.

Are you excited about seeing the Nothing Phone (1)? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Certifications confirm 45W fast charging for Samsung Galaxy S22 series, but Malaysia might have 25W only

Earlier this month, it was reported that Samsung had leaked the charging specs for the Galaxy S22 series. At the time, it was unknown if the 45W charging would be applied to all models. Well, sources now confirm that the spec could be region-specific.

According to GSMArena, the Galaxy S22 series has already been certified by China's 3C. All three models - the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra - would come with 25W fast charging. However, Denmark’s Electrical Equipment Control (DEMKO) has certified 45W fast charging for the Plus and Ultra models.

If you include the previous 45W charger spotted on Samsung Netherlands, we can safely assume that the Galaxy S22 series would feature 45W in Europe. Regardless, all regions would get the standard Galaxy S22 with 25W charging. Previously, it was also reported that Europe will only get the Exynos 2200 variants of the new flagship series. If the selected chipset is related to charging speed, then Malaysia could also receive all models with only 25W charging.

Mind you, that's just our speculation at the moment, so take the news with a grain of salt. With that said, is the difference between 25W and 45W fast charging important for you? What would you consider a deal-breaker? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Certifications of realme Buds Air 2 and Buds Q2 found online

The year is about to end, but the smartphone and its related markets don't seem to be slowing down. That's partly due to the number of manufacturers around, with realme being one of the most active brands. In fact, the company seems to be preparing to launch two new TWS earbuds soon.

According to GSMArena, the realme Buds Air 2 and realme Buds Q2 have been spotted on online certification sites. The former was found listed on the US FCC with the model number RMA2003, with the only available info so far being its 400mAh battery. As for the latter, the RMA2008 was found on the Indonesia Telecom website.

No other details have been revealed, but we can expect them to be better than their predecessors. Having said that, what kind of improvements do you think is required to make you consider getting the new one over the current one? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Certified Xiaomi flagship with 67W fast-charging could be Mi 11 Pro

The Xiaomi Mi 11 launch in Malaysia last month is certainly one of the most interesting flagships of 2021 so far. After all, it's got great specs and an affordable price tag. But that's not the end of it because there are more powerful variants like the Mi 11 Pro on the way.

Thanks to a screenshot by Digital Chat Station, we now know that a new Xiaomi device has been certified on China's 3C. According to the leaker, it's a Mi 11 series device with 67W dual-charging. The 'dual' here could be referring to how the phone may come with a dual-battery setup, which would result in a thicker body. It should be noted that the device was also found on TENAA previously and was confirmed to have 67W fast-charging.

This phone is most likely the Mi 11 Pro, as some have speculated that the Mi 11 Ultra would have 120W fast-charging instead. Interestingly, the 3C listing also says that phone's the charging adapter is suitable for devices with a battery size below 5000mAh. Since the Xiaomi Mi 11's battery capacity is 4600mAh, we can expect the Mi 11 Pro's battery capacity to be between 4600mAh and 5000mAh.

Xiaomi will probably be launching the Mi 11 Pro and Ultra soon. But what kind of features or upgrades would you like to see from these variants? Share your comments below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news about them.


"Change The Way You See The World" to have a shot at a Huawei P9 for free!

Hey there, do you fancy yourself with a new Huawei P9? Well, you actually have a chance without having to buy it! Huawei Malaysia has recently announced a photography competition called “Change the way you see the world” where the company will be giving out a Huawei P9 every week! The competition goes from 30 May until 19 June 2016 and there will be a different theme every week. Participants will just have to take a photo that fits the theme, use the correct hashtag, post it on Facebook or Instagram and stand a chance to take home a Huawei P9! Interested? Read below to find out more!

1. For each weekly contest winner (a total of three winners): 1x Huawei P9 32GB worth RM2099.

2. Prizes shown in the contest form or any communication materials may defer in terms of colour, specifications or design.

3. The Contest winner shall be responsible for all costs in connection with the redemption, collection, delivery and/or perfection of his/her prize, including but not limited to legal cost, stamp duties, registration and transfer fees, taxes, insurance, spending money and related expenses (such as meals or personal expenses, upgrades, etc) or fees.

4. Prizes are not exchangeable, transferable or redeemable in any form for whatever reason. Contest winners are solely responsible for the collection of their prizes.

1. To participate in the contest, a contestant must have an Instagram account OR a Facebook account with privacy settings set to “Public”.2. A total of three (3) weekly themes will be organized in the following categories:

The Art Of #OO ─ Contestants are required to take a creative picture of any forms of Double-O’s around their daily life.

The Number “9”─ Contestants are required to take a picture of anything that relates with the number “9” as creative as they can.

When Black Meets White─ Contestants are required to take their best black and white picture. ─ All submissions for this theme must be in black and white filters only. ─ Colour submissions are automatically disqualified.

3. Contestants will need to adhere to each weekly theme and its mechanics, depending on which week the contestant is participating.

4. All contest submissions must be uploaded on Instagram platform and must include the hashtag #OO, #HuaweiP9MY and #HuaweiP9 and tag Huawei Malaysia’s Instagram account @HuaweiMobileMY OR tag Huawei Malaysia’s Facebook account Huawei Mobile MY.

5. Contestants are encouraged to submit more than one (1) entry for each weekly themed contest during the Contest Period.

6. No professional/DSLR camera submissions are allowed. Only smartphone camera submissions via Instagram and/or Facebook will be accepted.

7. Only colour correction (use of filters, contrast and levels adjustment) is acceptable, as is minor cropping. Photo manipulation via any apps/programs is not allowed.

8. All weekly winners will be announced 5 working days after the closing of each weekly contest on 10 June, 17 June, and 24 June, on www.facebook.com/HuaweiMobileMY

9. The Organizer reserves the right to reject any Contest entry at its sole and absolute discretion without having to assign any reasons whatsoever.

10. By participating in this contest, contestants are deemed to have reviewed, read and accepted the Terms and Conditions.

11. Huawei Device Malaysia has full rights to use and publish all photos submitted in the contest without any prior notice to the relevant contestants and the contestants shall not be entitled to claim ownership or other forms of compensation on any such materials used by the Organizer.

To read more details along with the terms and conditions, visit their FB page to check it out. Happy shooting and good luck!


Change from smartphone to phablet to tablet with this Apple iPhone 6 Concept render

Smartphone concept renders are often indicators of what the actual smartphone maker would do but these transforming Apple iPhone 6 concept renders by designer Pritesh Chavan is a bit beyond what we're expecting from Apple. Utilising flexible screens that fold out as needed from a 4.2-inch smartphone to a 5.8-inch phablet to a 7.5-inch tablet the concept relies on technology that isn't there just yet. While we agree that it would certainly be cool, this would more likely be the Apple iPhone 7 or 8 than next year's Apple iPhone 6. For more information and renders go check out the concept at the designer's site.


Change your phone to the iPhone 7 with Celcom's NewPhone from as low as RM115, anytime!

Heads up Apple iPhone fans! Celcom is now offering the Apple iPhone 7 from as low as RM115 on their FIRST Platinum postpaid plan or RM135 with the FIRST Gold Plus. Even more so, you can change your device anytime with NewPhone by Celcom, so even if you want to change up to the iPhone 7S or any other device available on Celcom you can do so, complete with easy monthly payments.

You can now get the Apple iPhone 7 32GB with NewPhone from just RM115!

If you don't need as much data then you can still get it for just a bit more.

Every year Apple's iPhone keeps getting more and more expensive, but you don't have to worry as the NewPhone program by Celcom lets you upgrade and update to a new phone at no additional cost. In addition, each NewPhone that you change comes with hassle free device protection so even if something happens (accidents and even robbery!), you can get a brand new device with no problem!

Here's all the benefits of getting your iPhone 7 with the NewPhone by Celcom

The NewPhone program by Celcom is available to all new and existing Celcom customers so if you're interested in changing to the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus from 32GB storage all the way up to 128GB, so do check out their site or walk in to your nearest BlueCube store for more details.


A Malaysian made his dreams come true by opening his first Xiaomi Shop-in-shop store

It's not every day that you hear a fan opening up his or her own store from a favourite brand. Well, Mr Errick Lim, a Xiaomi Fan turned business owner, recently made his lifelong dream as a fan a reality, by opening his very own Xiaomi Shop-in-shop in Kluang, Johor.

Errick is a 34-year-old entrepreneur from Kluang and an official retail distributor under Xiaomi Technologies in Malaysia. His entrepreneurial journey began after graduating with a Diploma in Computer Engineering, starting with a partnership business with a few college friends by selling laptops.

Then in 2015, he started his first venture with Xiaomi, with the launch of Redmi Note 3. Since then, Errick followed his passion and dream by opening his own smartphone dealership, with a heavy focus on Xiaomi products. Fast forward 7 years, Errick has now opened his first Xiaomi Shop-in-shop.

His inspiration came from Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun’s quote – always believe something wonderful is about to happen. By aligning his mission with Xiaomi's in making quality technology accessible to everyone, he started small by going online first for a few years, including the pandemic period. Now that he has his very own store, he's planning to expand the business channels to TikTok and YouTube as well.

To end the note, Errick encourages Xiaomi Fans and users to follow their dreams and to always believe something wonderful is about to happen. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Changing your privacy settings with Facebook Privacy Checkup is now a breeze

Concerned about privacy on Facebook, or maybe you never update your privacy settings because you don't want to go through the complicated menu? Well, this should be good news for you. Facebook just gave Privacy Checkup an update and it's now a lot more user-friendly.

By searching for "Privacy Checkup" using the search bar, you can now directly jump to the four areas of settings and quickly make changes, whether through a PC or your smartphone. For example, if you select "How people can find you on Facebook", you'll find the relevant settings right there; we recommend setting this to "Friends of friends". Of course, most of these settings have always been around. It's just that the update makes it easier for you to access them, which is great if are the type that gets confused when trying to sort through it in the menu.

Besides that, the new update makes it easier for you when it comes to changing your password and enabling login notifications. The fourth group of settings should also be useful for you, as it is where you can remove access to your Facebook data for third-party services'. There are likely a lot of such programs that you no longer use but continue to have access to your latest data so removing them is a good idea.

If you have the time, you should definitely go through Privacy Checkup and update your settings. For those who already have, do you find this easier to use? Let us know on our Facebook page! Also, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


ChatGPT API now available on some mobile apps

Late last year, OpenAI unveiled an AI chatbot tool that works pretty well. We even did a little experiment with this ChatGPT AI to see if it could help us write articles. But how would they perform in mobile apps? Well, that's what OpenAI wants to find out.

Recently, OpenAI announced the release of new APIs for ChatGPT and Whisper models. These would give developers advanced speech-to-text capabilities in mobile apps. The company claims that it has achieved a 90% in cost reduction for ChatGPT since December. In other words, developers can implement the system at a much lower cost. There are some technical details to this, which you can find out from the official blog post.

The new API is already been implemented in some existing apps like Snapchat, Quizlet, Instacart, Shopify, and more. Mind you, many of these apps aren't commonly used in Malaysia. But it's interesting to see what a chatbot can do for mobile apps. For example, the MyAI for Snapchat+ can even write a haiku (a type of poem) in seconds.

Which apps do you think can benefit most from this type of AI chatbot system? Tell us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


ChatGPT Plus now offers web browsing support and 70 new plugins

If you're wondering how to get more mileage from ChatGPT, you might want to check out the platform's premium service. OpenAI has been testing new features that will be available to ChatGPT Plus users, and some of them look interesting.

According to the source, the latest version of ChatGPT is offering web browsing support and 70 third-party plugins. Currently, ChatGPT Plus users are the only ones who will have open beta access to these features. Moreover, there will be a new "Beta features" panel in the settings menu. This panel has also includes the Code intepreter feature, which lets ChatGPT build and run Python coding.

There's also a feature that helps you build Python-based coding

So, what does the web browsing feature do? Well, rather than doing regular web searches, you can prompt ChatGPT to do it for you. The advantage of doing so is that you can have a summary of relevant results, instead of just a list of links with brief descriptions. In the example given, ChatGPT gave a summary on top AI news for the day and what the news were discussing. Citation links were also provided, so users can quickly reference the news being summarised.

The general web browsing and third-party integration is a great step forward, as it allows the platform to do more. You could even get it to give a list of suitable smartphones according to different budgets. Of course, we'll have to wait and see how well these features perform.

Would this be more useful than a regular web search?

As a reminder, you'll need ChatGPT Plus to access these features, which means paying for a USD20/month (~RM89/month) subscription. But is it worth the money? Let us know what you think about the topic in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.