Hands on pictures of the Huawei Nova 3 Primrose Gold

We’ve managed to get our hands on the Huawei Nova 3 Primrose Gold color edition which has a very nice pale gold finish. As of now there is no confirmed launch date on when the device will be available in Malaysia. However, we expect some form of information by early next week.

The tech specs of the device is exactly the same as the Huawei Nova 3 in which it is running on the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 16MP + 24MP rear camera setup, 24MP + 2MP front facing selfie camera, 6.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, and it is powered by a 3750mAh non-removable battery.


Hands-on pictures of the Huawei Nova 8 Pro leaked showcasing design and what to expect

It seems that a user on weibo has recently uploaded a bunch of pictures regarding the Huawei nova 8 Pro, giving us a better idea on what to expect in terms of the design. While there is no official news on the Malaysia release date, we do know that it will most likely be available somewhere around the end of December 2020 or early January 2021.

Based on the images posted, it seems that the Huawei nova 8 Pro will indeed come equipped with a pill-shaped notched towards the top left of the display with 2 selfie cameras embedded in it. At the rear, it comes with an oval-shaped camera module with what seems to be a quad-camera setup alongside an LED flash.

Looks like the smartphone in question will also come equipped with a USB Type-C port, but no 3.5mm audio jack which is a bummer for those who prefer using wired audio devices. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the Huawei nova 8 Pro for now. Would you be interested in getting Huawei’s new smartphone as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Hands-on pictures of the Huawei P40 Pro leaked?

It seems that a few pictures of what could be the Huawei P40 Pro have been spotted on weibo.com, which gives us a better idea of how the final product could look like. Unfortunately, the rear of the smartphone seems to be covered by a case which makes it hard to determine exactly how many image sensors it comes with.

Based on what we know so far, the aforementioned smartphone is expected to come with up to 5 colour variants. Furthermore, it might also come with a new HiSilicon Kirin chipset as well as 5-camera setup in the rear.

Other than that, there is not much official information in terms of the Malaysia release date, local pricing and tech specs of the smartphone for now. With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the leaked photo.

Would you be interested in getting the Huawei P40 Pro as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com,


Hands-on pictures of the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro might have been spotted

It seems that a bunch of hands-on pictures regarding the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro might have been spotted on weibo, showcasing what seems to be the final design and what to expect when it is available in the global market. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, so you might want to check back with us in the near future for more info.

Based on what we can see from the leaked pictures, it seems that the smartphone will come equipped with a rather unique rear design compared to most smartphones that are available on the market. Not only that, but reports also state that the module at the middle is equipped with a built-in fan along with a bunch of cameras in order to keep the smartphone cool while playing mobile games.

Also, our source mentioned that the smartphone will also come with a side-mounted camera that’s specially made for those who stream mobile games. With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Lenovo Legion 2 Pro? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Hands-on pictures of the Razer Phone 3 prototype may have been leaked

It seems that images relating to the Razer Phone 3 prototype may have been leaked, showcasing the overall design as well as what to expect if the smartphone were to be unveiled. Based on images posted by Twitter user @Boby25846908, it seems that the device in question will sport a familiar rectangle design and a triple camera setup at the rear.

Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to whether Razer plans on releasing the Razer Phone 3 anytime soon. With that said, do take some of the information mentioned with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Razer has yet to provide an official statement on the leaks.

Someone just send me these photos, the Razer Phone 3 prototype device. pic.twitter.com/p5MrZVNH2f

In addition to that, there’s no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the Razer Phone 3 if it were to be available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Hands-on pictures of the Samsung Galaxy A52 spotted with IP67 rating

Recently, there was a tweet posted by @AhmedQwaider888 which showcases what looks like the Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone as well as what it could potentially come with. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date of the device, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is officially available in the local market.

Based on the pictures shown, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy A52 is expected to come equipped with an Infinity-O display, a quad-camera setup with up to 64MP image sensor and OIS, as well as IP67 water and dust resistance. With that being said, while it may look genuine, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung could change some details at the last second before launch.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy A52 so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Hands-on pictures of the realme V15 spotted 2 days before launch

It seems that a hands-on picture regarding the realme V15 has been spotted, giving us a better idea on what to expect when it is available in the global market. While not much is exactly known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea on how exactly the smartphone could look like.

Based on the pictures, it seems that the realme V15 comes equipped with a triple camera setup in the rear. Other than what was shown, there is, unfortunately, no exact information in regards to the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exactly tech specs of the smartphone for now.

Do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that realme has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Would you be interested in getting the realme V15 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


1MORE TWS ANC In-Ear headphones review - Very light aptX TWS with a mixed bag of features

The 1MORE True Wireless Stereo Active Noise Cancelling In-Ear headphones joins a whole plethora of TWS in the Malaysian market at a slightly upper midrange price tag of RM699. Does it deliver more in terms of performance and features than other TWS devices around that price tag? The short answer is… Yes and No. Read on to find out what we mean by that.

As mentioned in the title, the 1MORE TWS ANC offers a mixed bag of good design and features. First off, in terms of design, it is one of the few TWS I’ve seen to offer oval shaped earbuds which both fit in the ear better and feels more comfortable. The silicon ear ring or O-Hook keeps the 1MORE TWS ANC securely placed in your ear and the earpieces are super lightweight, so there’s no jarring even when you walk, run or stomp.

There's a lot of replacement buds and silicon O-Hooks for various ear sizes, there's even a carrying pouch

While the oval designed earbuds fit better, the choice of the mesh for the actual earphone is a bit too big. Unfortunately, earwax easily gets pressed into this mesh, making it nearly impossible to clean, especially since the 1More TWS ANC is not water resistant.

While we didn’t experience it ourselves, other reviewers have noted that the silicon ear rings or O-hooks tear easily. Thankfully, there’s a whole bunch of replacement earbuds and silicon ear rings included in the box in various sizes.

It's one of the few TWS to have a more comfortable oval earbud design

There's silicon O-Hooks to keep them in your ears

There are physical controls or buttons on the sides, while the ANC activates with a tap to the top of the body

Sound quality is well above average with clear trebles and well balanced bass. Music listening is great, with no break or static on higher registers. Thanks to the Qualcomm aptX, audio performance while gaming was lag free with all the shouts of “WindBlade” and so forth playing clearly and on cue for Genshin Impact.

However, while there’s a 15 minute fast charge for 2 hours of listening, a full charge just takes about 2 hours for about 3 hours or so of battery life on full volume. This isn’t exactly an issue for me since I’m an intermittent listener but this might be an issue for the long-haul audio marathoners. The charging case does offer a bit more battery life when you put them back in though. They can also be charged wirelessly (Qi standard) and with the bundled USB Type-C cable, they offer about 6 hours or so of continuous usage with the case.

The charging case without the ear pieces

The charging case can be charged with a USB Type-C cable or Qi wireless charger

While it works just fine in front of your device, outside the 10m line of sight, like behind a wall or a door, the connection becomes unstable. Pairing is fast and relatively painless but it does require you to have both the 1MORE TWS ANC and the 1MORE TWS ANC-L (or just the left earpiece) listed and paired. Thankfully, it has built-in infrared sensors that detect whether or not the earpiece is inserted or not, allowing it to turn off automatically and save a bit more energy.

Calls and mic performance during online meetings were spot on for the 1MORE TWS ANC so it should have no issues with that use case. However, the main headlining MaxQuiet ANC or Active Noise Cancelling feature is a bit selective. While it is easy to tap on the body to activate it, it may cancel out background noise but it didn’t do that for nearby voices. The other controls were more or less easy to access.

Overall, the 1MORE TWS ANC is a pretty good buy if you intend to use it for cable-free gaming or listening purposes. However, you might want to keep your ears clean and avoid using it for exercising (or inside the bathroom). For its RM699 price tag it does offer a good amount of features, but there are some questionable design and feature choices which makes it hard to recommend wholeheartedly.

Other contenders within this range include the Sony WF-XB700, honor magic buds and Huawei FreeBuds. All of them generally offer better range, connectivity, water resistance and battery life, but none offer the sheer number of other features in one device (like ANC, Qualcomm aptX, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, etc) that the 1MORE TWS ANC does. If range and water resistance aren't an issue then do consider the 1MORE TWS ANC.

Here are the tech specs and features for the 1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear headphones:

Pros: Ultra light. Interesting oval earpiece design fits better. Great sound and lag-free aptX gaming.

Cons: A bit pricey. ANC doesn’t work that well. Mesh is hard to clean.

Summary: Great for gamers and audiophiles with clean ears.


ASUS Fonepad 8 FE380CG unboxing video

The new ASUS Fonepad 8 FE380CG offers a number of new features and tech specs that include the latest 64-bit Intel Atom processor, a thinner and slimmer design and louder dual-front speakers. Thanks to ASUS Malaysia we managed to get some exclusive time with the new tablet with 3G phone capabilities, including the unboxing for the tablet. Check out the ASUS Fonepad 8 FE380CG unboxing video below:


Hands-on pictures regarding the OnePlus 9 Pro spotted and it's equipped with quad-camera rear

It seems that a bunch of hands-on pictures regarding the OnePlus 9 Pro has been spotted on ithome.com, showcasing the design as well as what to expect when it is officially available in the local market. Based on what was seen on the pictures, it seems that the smartphone in question will come equipped with a quad-camera setup in the rear as well as a front-facing selfie camera in a hole-punch notch towards the top left.

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

What are your thoughts on the OnePlus 9 Pro hands-on pictures? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Hands-on pictures showcasing the curved display of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro leaked

Based on a statement by AndroidAuthority.com, a picture of what we assume to be the Huawei Mate 30 Pro was leaked on Weibo and it showcased the curved display on the device. Not only that, but it also seems that the device in question also comes with a rather thick bar-style notch at the top which supposedly houses the front-facing selfie camera, TOF sensor and potentially more.

Not only will this be the first smartphone to come with a curved display, but it also seems that the curves on the display are much more exaggerated compared to other curved display devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. Other than the hands-on picture, there was a leak yesterday detailing the full tech specs of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro tech specs.

With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, as there was no official statement by Huawei in regards to the leaked information. What do you think of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro so far? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Hands-on video of Black Shark 4 shows off design and features

When it comes to smartphones, gaming phones are definitely the most eye-catching devices these days. The recently launched ROG Phone 5 is a pretty good example. But that's not the only one coming in 1H 2021, as the Black Shark 4 is also just around the corner.

Earlier this week, it was confirmed that the Black Shark 4 would be launching on 23 March 2021. Now, a hands-on video was posted on Bilibili, showing off the phone's features and design. As you can see, it comes with a punch-hole camera at the front with its rather large display. There's also a triple-camera setup at the back.

However, the big feature has to be the shoulder buttons that pop-up with a flick of the toggles on the right side. Since they're physical buttons, you can experience actual tactile feedback, and it seems to support vibration as well. The Fun Cooler has also been upgraded and now comes with a small LED screen to display the phone's temperature.

From what has been revealed so far, the Black Shark 4 should turn out to be a very impressive device. We'll definitely keep an eye on its launch next week, so do look forward to the write-up! Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for other tech news like this.


Hands-on video of the ASUS ZenFone 7 spotted showcasing the flip mechanism of the camera

It seems that a hands-on video of the ASUS ZenFone 7 has recently been spotted showcasing the design of the smartphone, as well as the flip mechanism of the camera. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, we do know that it will not feature a display with a refresh rate of higher than 60Hz in order to reduce the price.

Based on what we’ve covered previously, the ASUS ZenFone 7 is expected to come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 while the Pro variant, on the other hand, might come with the higher-performing Snapdragon 865 Plus instead. Other than that, our source also hinted that the series will have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of an in-display fingerprint sensor.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the design of the ASUS ZenFone 7 so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Hands-on video of the OnePlus 8 Pro spotted with 120Hz display and 240Hz touch sampling rate

A hands-on video of the OnePlus 8 Pro has been spotted on MKBHD’s Twitter account detailing a bit of the design of the smartphone, as well as what it comes equipped with. Based on the video, it seems that the aforementioned smartphone comes equipped with a display that is capable of displaying up to 120Hz refresh rate even while at QHD+ resolution.

Other than that, it also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor which is expected for such a high-end device. Other than that, not much is exactly known in regards to the exact tech specs, Malaysia release date and local pricing of the smartphone for now.

Here’s my OnePlus 8 Pro Stay tuned for the full review: https://t.co/mcJj2dJUan pic.twitter.com/HS4d2zeOMP

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the OnePlus 8 Pro as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Hands-on video of the Vivo NEX 2 leaked showcasing the gesture controls and UI

A hands-on video of the Vivo NEX 2 has been leaked on the courtesy of Slashleaks on their Youtube channel. The video shows that it only takes a single 3-finger swipe to the side to access the secondary screen which houses the camera sensors and the Lunar Ring. Performing the 3-finger swipe again will send the user back to the main screen.

Similar to what was reported yesterday, the Vivo NEX 2 will only come with camera sensors on one side, defeating the need for a front-facing selfie camera as the secondary screen can double as a viewfinder while taking selfies. As for the screen size, the Vivo NEX 2 is expected to come equipped with a 6.59-inch primary screen as well as a 5.5-inch secondary screen in the rear.

Tech specs, on the other hand, it has been rumoured to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 instead of the Snapdragon 855 chipset, and up to 8GB of RAM. However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt as Vivo has not given any official statement regarding the matter. You can check out the video of the gesture controls at the below and for more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Hands-on with OPPO's world's 1st under-display front camera

OPPO has finally revealed the world's first under-display camera equipped prototype at MWC 2019 in Shanghai, China. Similar to the rumours we had covered before, the prototype in question is equipped with a front-facing selfie camera which is embedded under the top section of the display. Since it is only a prototype, not much is known about the tech specs, as well as when is the Malaysia release date of future OPPO devices that comes with this technology.

The prototype utilizes an OLED display technology, which has the ability to disable individual pixels on its display. When the selfie camera mode is activated, the device will then turn off the pixels that are directly above the image sensor which then allows it to capture an image. Because of that, future smartphones that are equipped with this technology is expected to come with a higher screen-to-body ratio along with minimal obstructions to the display. Below are the hands-on photos of the prototype that is equipped with the under-display camera sensor.

With all that said, OPPO has noted that the under-display camera technology is still in its infancy and it will not produce the best image quality as of now. Will this be the new smartphone trend for the year 2019? Let us know on our Facebook page, and stay tuned to TechNave.com as we provide more updates like this.


Hands-on with the ASUS ZenFone 2 (Red), gaming and VR included

While we've already had some hands-on time with the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE550ML, this time around we managed to try out the red ZenFone 2 ZE551ML along with some gaming and even VR (Virtual Reality). As per the previous ZenFone series, low-light performance is definitely better than before with clearer images but the new additions to hardware also ensure that all the enhancements get done quickly and smoothly. The Super HDR mode in particular gets even faster autofocus than before with better backlight performance. Retaining the same rounded back with concentric circle design on the lower front panel as before the standard ZenFone 2 now comes with a brushed metal back in either black, gold, red, silver or white.  While it is still plastic, the shiny back cover is attractive enough to get a second glance or two so even if you don't get the new fusion or illusion pattern back covers, the standard covers still look and feel awesome.

As we predicted before, the back part now has rear volume controls. Since volume controls can be used in the camera, this makes it great for making use of the better 5MP front camera for selfie shots. The red back cover certainly looks eye-catching but you could say the same for all of the other covers as well. At 5.5-inches, the display is sized just nice, not too big and not too small while the thin edge grip with rounded back is also quite comfortable (designed to fit the palm of your hand).

We also tried it out for gaming using Asphalt 8: Airborne on high quality visual settings and for the most part the screen was responsive while the action was smooth. ASUS had set it up to cast using the PlayTo function to miracast compatible HDTVs but sometimes there are lag issues on the HDTVs themselves. Movies should not be an issue but we'll find out more later on.

Interestingly enough, ASUS also had the ZenFone 2 set up as a VR (Virtual Reality) unit using a variation of the Google Cardboard VR unit. We tried it out and it worked as advertised, turning this way and that depending on where we looked. Performance was also smooth, testamant to the powerful graphics and processor built-into the new ZenFone 2 smartphones. We'll be able to tell you more when we get our review unit, but if you can't wait for that do register for the upcoming Malaysia launch for the ASUS ZenFone 2 smartphones on 9 May 2015.


Hands-on with the Microsoft Lumia 640

The recently released Microsoft Lumia 640 Dual SIM is the slightly smaller smartphone compared to the Lumia 640 XL but for Windows Phone users it does offer a much larger screen than most are used to. That being said, the Lumia 640 is slimmer and more compact with a glossy surface backside. Like most other Lumias the Lumia 640 felt quite solid but still quite lightweight at 145g. The 8MP rear camera is flat compared to the other smartphone though and looks sleeker as well. Check out our hands-on photos below:


Hands-on with the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL

The larger Microsoft Lumia 640 XL recently passed into our hands for a little hands-on of the 5.7-inch display Lumia smartphone. Other notable tech specs include a 13MP rear camera with ZEISS lens and a 5MP front camera. Unlike the Lumia 640, the larger Lumia 640 XL has a matte back with a raised camera perhaps due to the ZIESS lens and larger sensor size. Despite the larger screen, we found the Lumia 640 XL to be surprisingly comfortable in the hand with a fairly thin profile despite being 9mm thick. At 171g it weighs lighter than most phablets but do check out our hands-on photos below for yourself.


ASUS GeForce RTX 3080 Ti & GeForce RTX 3070 Ti series graphics cards Malaysia release, starting price from RM2850

With new laptops released by ASUS during Computex 2021, the company didn't forget about the PC gamers as well. They have officially announced new GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti series graphics cards starting from RM2850. Since there are a couple of models, scroll down to check them out below.

Powered by NVIDIA Ampere architecture, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti now features ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS performance-boosting AI, NVIDIA Reflex latency-reduction, NVIDIA Broadcast streaming features and additional memory that allows it to speed through. On the other hand, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti brings more CUDA, RT and Tensor cores to bear for mainstream systems.

The ROG STRIX LC RTX 3080Ti (left) and the ROG STRIX RTX 3070Ti (right)

Obviously designed to tackle higher clocking speeds, low temperatures and lower noise levels, the ROG Strix LC GeForce RTS 3080 Ti is ASUS' first RTX 30 series card to use a hybrid liquid-cooled design. The ROG Strix and TUF gaming version of both GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti deliver distinctly different takes on air cooling. Below are the official pricing and features of each model:

That's all, folks. Do contact ASUS Malaysia for further inquiries if you want to know more, or you can just simply visit their official website right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Hangouts Meet is officially rebranded as Google Meet

While Zoom is trying to fix up their problems, Google decided to change up their Hangouts Meet name to another for no apparent "reason". In case you didn't know Google Hangouts Meet has been around for many years and it's similar to Zoom. So from now on, it will be known as Google Meet.

What started as a hint, it was discovered at their blogpost calling Google Meet instead of Hangouts Meet on the title. People began to speculate until Google have officially confirmed that the rebrand of the name is happening but not in an overnight scenario. So in other words, the name change will take some time to roll out globally since the Apple App and Google Play Store still have the name Hangouts Meet.

As to why Google decided to change the name, they didn't really say why but we suspect that it has something to do with the Movement Control Order period where more people are starting to use video calls more than ever. Zoom is a good example of this and nobody notices Microsoft Teams. On the other hand, Google Meet is probably more recognizable as compared to Hangouts Meet. A

Also, the blogpost was promoting a lot on Google Meet's security and privacy credentials. Obviously, this is a stab at Zoom's recent problems but what do you think of the name change? And do you even use Hangouts Meet? Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HappyFresh officially shuts down operation after 7 years

The day has unfortunately come - after 7 years of service, HappyFresh made an official announcement that its operations have shut down permanently. As speculated, this is due to the current difficult economic period.

HappyFresh didn't say much that the company thanked the customers for their trust and support over the years. HappyFresh had 850 employees and it was the Malaysians who gave them a chance to thrive, especially during the pandemic when they helped to deliver the goods (including me).

Prior to this, the HappyFresh app wasn't working and speculated that the service ran into a problem. However, it became clear that it wasn't the case. So with this, we thank HappyFresh for its service in our trying times and wish them the best of luck. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Haptik released nCov Helpdesk, a WhatsApp chatbot to help check information about COVID-19

By now, you should have learned that the news regarding the KL Sentral being quarantined and people being infected by the COVID-19 is fake. Thanks to WhatsApp and Twitter, the news spread fast and it surely caused some panic there. But Malaysia is not the only country in the world experiencing that, so to tackle misinformation being spread around, a company came up with a chatbot called "nCov helpdesk" to solve this.

Designed and programmed by Haptik, one of the largest Conversational AI companies from India, they are offering every WhatsApp user access to use nCov helpdesk for free. How this works is that it serves as a chatbot and gives you any information about the virus via machine learning and analyse the query. According to Aakrit Vasih, co-founder and CEO of Haptik, all the information is provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) so it's pretty reliable.

I tried out the chatbot myself and it is legit. If you would like to give it a try, you can send a WhatsApp message to the number +91 93213 98773 or click on the web link here: to directly open the contact in WhatsApp. It works on the desktop version too so that's nice.

Haptik encourages every WhatsApp user to share this chatbot so that more people can learn better about the virus. So let's be responsible citizens and not share half-truth information! Stay tuned for more cool tech news at TechNave.com.


HarmonyOS 2.0 announced today and the mobile version will arrive later in December

Although the trade ban looks like it's the death of HUAWEI, the company is actually coming up with a lot of new plans to counter the challenges. To deal with not able to use Google Services anymore, the Chinese tech giant still have their HarmonyOS that continues to be big. Today, the president of HUAWEI's consumer business software department Wang Chenglu has announced the exciting future plan for the operating system at the 2020 Huawei Developer Conference.

According to him, the HarmonyOS 2.0 is the first distributed operating system that is truly built for the full-scenario era. It will now support voice interaction through cross-device collaboration, large and small screen interaction, fast network distribution, adaptive UX, and visual/utterable AI. The beta version of the OS is on its way to large screens, watches, and cars too. Other than that, the HarmonyOS mobile version is said to be coming soon as early as December and HUAWEI smartphones in 2021 will fully support it.

It's not all talk and no walk. The HarmonyOS will now officially be open source. Developers will be getting emulators, SDK packages, and IDE tools. "Starting on 10 September, HarmonyOS is open to 128KB-128MB IoT devices, such as smart TVs, wearables, cars and more. In April 2021, we will open it to 128MB-4GB devices and in October 2021, HarmonyOS will be opened for devices above 4GB," said Richard Yu, Executive Director and CEO of HUAWEI Consumer Business Group. Therefore, it looks like losing Google Services might not be a big deal after all with the rise of HarmonyOS.

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


HarmonyOS 2.0 open source download now available online for developers

Following the official announcement of HarmonyOS 2.0 by Huawei last night (finally), the Chinese smartphone brand has also launched a HarmonyOS website for developers to download. Available in both Mandarin and English, the software is introduced as a customizable and open-source OS where developers can download for free to work on it.

Marketed to work with Huawei's 1+8 ecosystem plan, Huawei listed the HarmonyOS 2.0's highlight is that it is compatible with third-party libraries as its HarmonyOS Driver Framework can adapt and port with various chipsets. The HarmonyOS can be used for all types of devices which include wearables, TVs, and even vehicles. It's also allegedly verified to be secure.

According to Richard Yu, Executive Director and CEO of HUAWEI Consumer Business Group, HarmonyOS is open to 128KB-128MB IoT devices and starting from April 2021, the company will open it to 128MB-4GB devices and eventually, surpassing devices above 4GB in October 2021. At least that's the timetable plan for now and it's surely an intriguing development to anticipate.

HarmonyOS mobile version is said to be arriving in early December and 2021 Huawei smartphones will fully support it. There is some potential that Huawei can rise up again after the unfortunate Google ban by the US Government, but it won't be an easy journey. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HarmonyOS 2.0 performance on par with EMUI 11 but uses less power

Huawei is gearing up for a wider push for HarmonyOS 2.0 in its smartphones. Earlier this week, it was reported that the company plans for all its upcoming phones to come with the OS pre-installed, at least in China. The good news is that the newer OS was found to perform better in certain areas.

The leaker Digital Chat Station managed to test HarmonyOS 2.0 and posted some of his findings recently. He revealed that the performance of Huawei's OS roughly on par (90.2 vs 90.1 fps) with the Android-based EMUI 11. What's impressive is that the former's power consumption is notably less. In other words, the HarmonyOS 2.0 should perform just as well as an Android device, but its battery will last longer.

Mind you, the test was based on just two games - Arena of Valor and Game of Peace. Both of these games are popular in China, so it's possible that the developers made some optimisations in advance. Regardless, Huawei's OS is expected to run parallel with EMUI 11 in a dual-architecture setup for its upcoming phones. This will probably be the plan for the company going forward, at least until more apps become HarmonyOS-compatible.

That's our speculation for now, but we won't know for sure until Huawei elaborates on that. Having said that, have any of you got around to testing HarmonyOS 2.0? What are your thoughts on the OS? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


HarmonyOS 2.0 public beta test is now available on the Huawei P40 and Mate 30 series

Today, Huawei has officially released HarmonyOS 2.0 beta program for some Huawei smartphones. At the moment, the Huawei P40 series, Mate 30 series and MatePad Pro will be going public testing first before rolling out. App developers who are interested in HarmonyOS 2.0 can apply for free as well.

During an interview with Yang Haisong, Huawei Vice President of Business Software Department told the reports that more than 100,000 developers have already joined the program. The company also plans to upgrade the majority of Huawei devices with HarmonyOS 2.0 by next year so that the consumers don't need to buy a new one to experience it. Future Huawei smartphones will also come pre-installed with the new OS.

At the moment, a few brands such as Midea, Joyoung, Boss Electronics and Puffin Technology have already launched products that works with HarmonyOS. Besisdes their smartphones, Huawei's goal for 2021 is to cover more than 100 million devices (with the new OS from 40 major brands. This include smart home products like smart TVs and possible even cars.

The HarmonyOS website is still available for app developers as an open source download. It has been up and running since September 2020 so if you are interested, you may visit the website here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


HarmonyOS 2.0 second beta starts, 7 more devices now supported

Huawei has been working hard to develop HarmonyOS 2.0 and some results are starting to show. As it's still in beta, only selected Huawei devices to have access to it. But now the company is expanding the list of devices in the second beta phase so that more developers can test the OS.

According to ITHome (in Chinese), the second beta phase for Harmony 2.0 is now open to developers. Seven more Huawei devices now have access to the beta, including the Nova 6, Nova 6 5G, Nova 7 5G, Nova 7 Pro 5G, Nova 8, Nova 8 Pro, and MatePad 10.8. The signup period for the beta ends on 17 May 2021, so there's still some time.

However, Huawei will give priority to developers that already have apps on the Huawei App Store, as slots for the beta phase are limited. The company will provide the latter group with a DevEco Studio's cloud simulator to start testing. Developers can also register for OTA updates, which should make updates more convenient in the future.

The OS is expected to launch next month, so it's good to see some progress on the beta tests. Having said that, what are your thoughts on HarmonyOS 2.0 so far? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


HarmonyOS Super Terminal feature helps connect all nearby Huawei devices

If you're interested in HarmonyOS, you've probably been keeping up with its recent news. Huawei's operating system is set to launch later this month, but developers have already gotten a taste for it and have been revealing what it has.

According to a Chinese blogger, a Super Terminal feature was found in HarmonyOS Beta 3.0. The feature is supposed to allow the device to automatically connect all other Huawei devices that are nearby, as long as they have HarmonyOS. This should enable sharing of content between Huawei phones, laptops, tablets, and more.

It's believed that the upcoming Huawei P50 series would be the first to feature HarmonyOS. Huawei hasn't confirmed whether this would be exclusive to units sold in China. However, it's rumoured that other smartphone brands from China may adopt the OS, at least for the Chinese market. Allegedly, a Huawei staff member has claimed that Meizu would at least be providing support for users who are using Huawei Mobile Services.

Of course, HarmonyOS is still far from on par with Android OS. But I won't be surprised if Huawei catches up in another year or two. If that happens, would you consider switching to HarmonyOS? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


HarmonyOS can easily port Android apps over in just a few days. Here's how.

Huawei recently unveiled their long-rumoured HarmonyOS not too long ago, claiming that it is the first “microkernel distributed OS” which can be installed in many different devices including smartphones, smart TVs, smartwatches, vehicles and more. With all that being said, Richard Yu Chengdong claims that it only takes one or two days to port over existing Android apps to the HarmonyOS ecosystem.

Not only that, but thanks to the Ark compiler, the aforementioned apps could run faster on the HarmonyOS compared to the Android ecosystem. The largest contribution to the performance boost, is due to the fact that the HarmonyOS uses the Ark Compiler instead of an interpreter. In other words, the Ark compiler is able to process the programming code faster compared to Android’s implementation.

With all that being said, the largest hurdle that the HarmonyOS has to overcome is getting the masses to adopt the new operating system by Huawei. What do you think of Huawei’s HarmonyOS? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS Global Event unveils several products, including the world's first convertible dual-screen laptop, Project Precog, VivoWatch BP and more

Aside from the new ZenBook and VivoBook laptop reveal, ASUS also announced a bunch of other new stuff such as the wearable VivoWatch BP, a Zen AiO 27 all-in-one PC, Lyra Voice 3-in-1 Smart Voice Router, RT-AX88U Wi-Fi router and AiMesh AX6100 Wi-Fi system (RT-AX92U 2-Pack), Mini PC ProArt PA90, two ASUS monitors and a special sneak peek at Project Precog, a brand new concept laptop that has a convertible dual-screen with AI features. Let's take a look at them, shall we?

Look crazy right? Well, it's just a concept device for now and it looks awesome. Implementing a dual-screen form factor for versatility, you can actually turn its hinge a full 360° into four standard modes of Stand, Book, Tent and Flat. Also featuring several AI technologies, it relies on AI Touch which automatically recognizes an active input device and changes the virtual interface accordingly. In addition to that, it can also adjust the keyboard automatically depending on where we place our fingertips on, as well as switching to stylus mode if there's any.

Ermahgerd, shining bright like a diamond

Continuing on the AI features, it has been integrated with both Window Cortana and Amazon Alexa as well. This is probably useful for users to keep their main tasks in full view while the virtual AI assistants can process other tasks on the secondary screen. Speaking of which, it's powered by an Intel Movidius Vision Processor Unit and a special AI-Power Microsoft Office 365 is inside too. That's all we know about it.

Next, this wearable was the first thing that ASUS introduced during the event. The BP stands for Blood Pressure and it's designed to monitor and analyze your daily lifestyle habits with its Health AI technology. Integrated with built-in ECG and PPG sensors, the wearable provides real-time blood pressure measurements and other stuff like heart rate, sleep quality, activity data, and de-stress index in just 15 seconds. Moreover, it can go on for 28 days without charging.

As for the rest of the show, the all-in-one PC, Zen AiO 27 didn't get the spotlight, even though it has a 27-inch 4K UHD display, 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB of DDR4 RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics. Reason being it's not really made for consumers but rather for the designers. Its colour toning is also serious business, thanks to its built-in ASUS Calibration Technology that provides a ∆E (Delta-E) colour difference of less than 3.0. and even has a built-in Qi-certified wireless charger.

If that's a bit too big for you, then there's the Mini PC ProArt PA90. Sporting an 8th Generation Intel Core processors, NVIDIA Quadro graphics and Intel Optane technology for fast transfers, it's aimed to provide a quiet and efficient cooling solution for modern professional users and designers. Not to forget, it's really compact too.

Monitors are still alive and kicking, for the ProArt PA34V, it's a 34-inch UWQHD professional-grade monitor ideal for graphic designers and photographers, able to deliver 100% of the sRGB colour gamut, along with a ∆E (Delta-E) colour difference of less than 2.0 and features ASUS ProArt calibration technology to ensure colour accuracy. The latter is a super ultrawide 49-inch 32:9 Dual Full HD gaming monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate and Radeon FreeSync/ Adaptive-Sync technology. Enough said it's basically great for gaming.

We've mentioned Lyra before and it's only natural for them to have another model. This three-in-one 802.11ac mesh Wi-Fi router, voice assistant and wireless speaker can interact with users using Amazon Alexa. You know how it rolls as a control smart-home device, it can play music, report the news, check the weather and more. It also comes with two same devices so that it can provide a whole-home coverage with no WiFi dead zones. Lyra Voice is protected with AiProtection Pro powered by TrendMicro for free.

Coming on next is the dual-band router, RT-AX88U and it has an incredible next-generation 802.11ax wireless standard up to 6000Mbps. With a revolutionary combination of OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology, 802.11ax technology provides 4X-faster throughput than 802.11ac technology on connected devices in traffic-dense environments, while also increasing network capacity and efficiency. It has eight Gigabit LAN ports and MU-MIMO technology which is great for both wireless and wired connections.

AiMesh AX6100 Wi-Fi System (top) and RT-AX88U (bottom)

On the other hand, the AiMesh AX6100 Wi-Fi System is the world’s first mesh Wi-Fi system featuring the latest 802.11ax networking with OFDMA and MU-MIMO technology to deliver fast, strong and stable WiFi up to 4804 Mbps, even when multiple devices are connected and transmitting data simultaneously. Like the RT-AX88U, it has AiProtection Pro as well.

Phew, that was a lot to cover. These products are now being showcased in Computex 2018 and it's not sure if some of them will come into Malaysia. Until then, stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


HarmonyOS tablets could launch this year, while the first phones with it will be in 2021

At the end of August, Huawei CEO Richard Yu said that there will be no smartphones that will have HarmonyOS in 2020. But that doesn't mean there wouldn't be any HarmonyOS-based device this year. In fact, rumours claim that Huawei could launch tablets this year that feature its in-house operating system.

According to Teme, we'll be able to try high-end tablets with the HongMengOS this year. He also hinted that there will be no more Huawei devices with punch-holes in 2020, but the devices will still maintain ultra-thin bezels. Anyway, HongMeng is the Chinese name for HarmonyOS, though it's unknown if there will be any differences between that and the HarmonyOS for global Huawei devices.

You can try HongMengOS high-end tablets this yearThis year there is no more hole punch but bezels are still ultra narrow.

Btw HongMengOS 3.0 is mobile ready OS and first phone with that is coming later 2021 H2.

Besides that, Teme also claimed that the HongMengOS 3.0 will be mobile-ready and the first phone featuring the OS will be out in the second half of 2021. With the next Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) set for 10 September, we're likely to hear more news version 2.0 of the OS. As for version 3.0, the earliest we could hear about it is in the next HDC in early 2021.

From what's being said, it's more like we'll be able to test the OS on selected tablets soon and not have it running the OS out of the box. Having said that, are you interested to see how the HarmonyOS/HongMengOS performs? Do let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


HarmonyOS unveiled globally & here are all the Huawei devices that can be upgraded for it

Today, Huawei has officially showcased the long-awaited HarmonyOS globally. We have been waiting for this moment for more than two years now so if you missed the show, here's the breakdown of what HarmonyOS offers.

If you have been following the progress of HarmonyOS, you basically know the main function of it which is to connect all the devices on one platform. With the theme "One As All, All As One", devices include a phone, tablet, smartwatch, smart TV, even a smart car and other smart things OS. In other words, Huawei is really serious about connecting all their products, including the ones that aren't even part of the lineup.

We also got a glimpse of the HarmonyOS user interface (UI). Overall, the presentation looks quite smooth and Huawei makes sure that it fully utilises everything from music to widgets. Speaking of music, the UI will include all the music plays and other Bluetooth devices on one page, allowing you to seamlessly switch in between without having to visit the settings.

Huawei also made a nice dedicated connectivity page to connect their own products such as a Huawei phone, wireless earbuds and others. As demonstrated by the spokesperson, all you need to do is drag the selected device to the middle and get connected. You can do the same to other IoT devices like a lamp, air purifier and so on as seen in the screenshot.

You can just drag the selected device to the middle and get connected instantly

Widgets can be created out of the app itself

The company didn't stop there, though. Huawei also demonstrated that you can create a widget out of the app itself directly. For example, if you want to track your steps counter from a Health app, you can do a slide-up gesture on the app and select the option, then drag it to your desired position. On paper, this function should work on most native Huawei apps by default.

That's all we learn about HarmonyOS today and we hope to see more. It sounds pretty good so far but one thing that they didn't say was the apps' availability in the Huawei AppGallery. By now, they have already added the necessary apps but there's still more work to be done. However, they did announce that a bunch of their devices will be upgrading to the HarmonyOS starting from June 2021 onwards. You can refer to the roadmap below:

2 June 2021 onwards for HarmonyOS upgrade

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


Harry Potter RPG Hogwarts Legacy to be available on Nintendo Switch as well, but how?

Earlier today, the gameplay of Harry Potter RPG, Hogwarts Legacy, had dropped and showcased all the magical things that we can do in the game. Surprisingly, the official website also displayed Nintendo Switch's logo after that, which obviously tells us it'll also be available on the gaming console. Of course, it leaves us doubting its ability to cope with what we saw in the gameplay video.

As the gameplay was revealed at a PlayStation-focused show, we believe that it's run on the PlayStation 5. The latest-gen gaming console definitely has what it takes to portray the Harry Potter universe perfectly. However, when it comes to Switch, there's no way the game will look as good as what we've seen in the video. Not only that, but it's likely that it won't perform as well either.

Despite how the public thinks, it looks like the plan of launching the game on the Nintendo console is still a go, as Amazon has listed pre-orders for the physical version of the game and is out of stock currently. Back when Hogwarts Legacy was first announced in 2020, there was no mention of Nintendo Switch except PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS4, Xbox One and PC. For now, we could only pray that magic somehow happens for the game to run smoothly on the device by that time.

Let us know what you think about the news by leaving a comment. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more gaming news.


Have Jezza, Captain Slow and Hamster guide your way with Waze

If you are a constant user of Waze – this will be a treat for you. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May are now on Waze as a voice pack that you can download to give you navigation on the road.

The former hosts of BBC’s Top Gear and now the current hosts for Amazon’s The Grand Tour has lent their voices as the guiding voices for users to use while using the popular navigation service. The voice pack is available only for a limited time – until February 5.

Wouldn't it be awesome to have the three gentlemen guide your daily drive around the city? Head on to your Waze app to download it, and stay tuned to TechNave for more Waze news and information.


Have a look at how Maxis Fibrenation help shaped people's lives with Maxis #fibrenationstories

In conjunction with Maxis Fibrenation introducing their new highspeed fibre plans of up to 800Mbps, Maxis themselves has released several short documentaries on how technologies have changed their lives for the benefit of others and themselves.

The mini-documentary follows Pak Su, PichaEats, and FrostFire Gaming on how they got to where they are thanks to modern technology and how they implement these technologies for the betterment of themselves and for others. As of the time of this writing, only two out of the three documentaries are available for viewing. You can catch these mini-documentaries down below and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Have a look at the hands-on video of the ZenBook Pro Duo, which comes with dual 4k display!

In this video, we’ll be giving a short overview of ASUS’ ZenBook Pro Duo which comes with a 16.5-inch 4k display as well as a 14-inch secondary 4k display along with Stylus support for drawing. The secondary screen also works as a touch sensing display, allowing the user to access files, folders and settings simply by touching the option.

As for the specs, the laptop comes equipped with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 graphics, up to 32GB of RAM as well as a 9th generation processor. Hopefully, we’ll be able to get a review unit of this laptop in the near future! For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Have you always wanted to make a short film, Born of the Galaxy Stars of your mind?

A good movie or film can take your breath away as you sit enraptured by story-telling in one of its finest visual forms. For most of us that’s enough, but for those who dream of making their own films, who create content from the twinkling of their mind’s galaxy stars, the drive to make your own perfect film and show it to the world never ends.

Quite often, these film-making dreams don’t become a reality either through lack of the right tools or means, so your perfect film stays just that… a dream.

But, what if all you needed to do was to capture that dream and put it to paper and script, then get your hands on one of the best film making tools around and then you even get the chance to show it to the world? To a global audience of film makers? That’s exactly what Samsung Malaysia is offering with their Born of the Galaxy Stars contest.

22 film makers will be shortlisted and then offered a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to record their short film or video. Once you’ve made your short film you could win an award at the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) in July 2022.

The top three short films in particular will also be premiered at the 5th Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) 2022. The contest is open to all Malaysian residents, aged 18 and above but the top 3 winners will also receive the following prizes:

If you've already got the script all planned out then the next thing to do would be to familiarize yourself with the tool you'll be using to record your short film, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. You can check out these film making features of the Galaxy S22 Ultra below.

One of the most important components for film making is, without a doubt, the cameras. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a quad-camera module at the back. This includes a 108MP wide-angle camera, which uses Samsung's ISOCELL HM3 sensor.

Without going into the technical details, this sensor promises superior colour reproduction, improved low-light performance, and a higher dynamic range. This means you can take photos and videos with accurate colours and great detail, even during the night. It also supports video recording of up to 8K resolution at 24 FPS.

That powerful 108MP camera is backed by reworked software. It comes with an innovation that Samsung calls 'Nightography'. This feature not only lets users capture better photos in low light, but also works for video recording.

When it's dark, the Nightography camera uses a dual-track image stabilisation system. This allows it to capture more light with a slower shutter speed but keeps the video clear and stable. There's also an Auto Frame Rate feature that adjusts the frame rate when there are changes in the lighting. You can learn more about Nightography in the video below.

These camera features are all powered by the latest Qualcomm flagship chipset - the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. This is the world's first 4nm mobile chipset, which comes with an upgraded Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and 7th Gen AI Engine. Thanks to this combination, the Galaxy S22 Ultra can make full use of the 108MP camera for all its high-end camera features.

Of course, there's a lot more to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra than that. But if you want to record top-quality videos without lugging a camcorder around, this could be the option to go for. For more info about the phone, check out the official product page.

With just a few more days away from the submission date now’s the time to capture that short film dream of yours and put it into a script. So, make sure to follow those steps above and as always, stay tuned to TechNave.com.

Can you? You won't find out for sure, until you try


Have you seen our Night time Shanghai pics using the Vivo V15 Pro yet?

Quite recently, we managed to take the Vivo V15 Pro out for a spin in Shanghai… at night! Featuring 48MP + 8MP (AI ultra wide angle) + 5MP triple rear cameras and a pop-up 32MP front camera, the V15 Pro offers plenty of camera options, so if you’ve been wanting to see how well it’s Night mode and wide angle cameras do for low-light and night time shots feel free to check them out below (in no particular order with no edits asides from resizing and no filters).

So far, our own experiences with the V15 Pro have been quite impressive for both the 48MP + 8MP + 5MP triple rear cameras and the 32MP front camera. You can check out more about these photos in our recent review of the V15 Pro, but if you’re already interested, do drop by any authorized reseller. It is officially priced at RM1799 and looks pretty good in Topaz Blue and Coral Red.

Check out the details in this wide angle shot

See all the colours of the night and the reflections in the water

More city lights by the waterfront, check out the colourful boats

A bit glaring at the back there but to get this shot from a moving boat is very good

You can clearly see many of the individual lights

Trying out a wide angle shot in portrait mode of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower

Another portrait shot ~ looks like they're having fun in there

Portrait shot again ~ a night stroll is always nice.

Pretty stable video from a moving boat if we do say so ourselves.


Have you tried playing Google Maps Snake yet?

After yesterday's April Fools announcements, Google actually rolled out Google Maps Snake which you can play via the Google Maps app. Available for about a week according to their blog, you can access it via the Settings when you tap on “Play Snake”.

Controls are swipes left, right, up and down as the 8-bit looking train snake travels across the map of your choosing but Google do make it interesting by popping up landmarks and so forth instead of just people. It's a fun little time-waster if you're doing nothing at the moment.

Still, there's no sign of any piano music playing game in Google Calendar just yet but who knows, maybe Google might put that in next week. In the meantime, stay tuned to TechNave.com for all the latest in tech.


Have you voted for favourite display design on the Redmi's president's poll?

Redmi’s president, Lu Weibing, started a poll on his Weibo account to determine which display design is the most popular among users. Currently taking the lead on the poll is camera pop up screen. Interestingly, Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s CEO voted for the waterdrop notch display, sparking rumours that the Mi 9 may come with a waterdrop notch.

Many thought that 2019 would be the year of punch hole displays which we have seen on the Huawei Nova 4 and HONOR View20. However, the said display only garnered 17% votes. The slider display design like the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 came in at 16% and the dual display like the vivo Nex Dual Display only had 9% of votes.

The infamous poll. Where's my full bezel option?

Honestly, how important are notchless displays to the users and how far would companies go to eliminated the notch? Call me old school, but I honestly do not mind bezels. Guess I should let them know to add in a bezel option. For the latest going ons in the tech world, TechNave.com will be the first to let you know.


ASUS Japan could be coming out with new ZenFone and ZenWatch

We could soon see new ASUS ZenFone smartphones and a new ZenWatch in the next 4 to 5 days as ASUS Japan has revealed a countdown timer page with teaser images of a ZenFone and a ZenWatch. While this could just be a local Japan release for the ZenWatch it seems unlikely for an existing ZenFone since most of them have already been released. There are still no Malaysia release dates or pricing for the ASUS ZenWatch smartwatch or for a new ZenFone smartphone just yet though. For Malaysia, ASUS have revealed the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5, ZenFone 6, a ZenFone 4 with a 4.5-inch screen and the ZenFone 5 LTE. Is it the ZenFone 5 with a 5.5-inch display? The teaser image certainly seems so, as it looks too thin to be a ZenFone 4 and not wide enough to be ZenFone 6. Personally, we're still waiting for a ZenFone 6 LTE but it could just as likely be a refresh of the Intel Atom processors being used on the ZenFone smartphones. Stay tuned for more developments as the countdown time indicates we'll find out more on 28 November 2014.


Head of PlayStation Studios Malaysia gives us an office tour, and it looks amazing

If you didn't know about this, PlayStation actually has an office in Malaysia, and it looks pretty sick. The office was established in 2020, and its design revealed by the head of PlayStation Studios Malaysia, Hasnul Hadi, recently sparked a discussion.

The entrance alone is enough to amaze us without walking into the office. It sets the theme by following a futuristic vibe, with the iconic PlayStation symbols on the side. To enter the office, employees must go through the keycard authenticator where they'll see an illuminating PlayStation logo. After entering, a huge LCD screen displaying a PlayStation Studios Malaysia logo can get found in the office lobby. Besides that, the pantry and the common area are also well-designed. Although it's dark, we can see that the working spaces are equally cool.

Good night everyone , see you tomorrow pic.twitter.com/pnZy02PLFp

Not only posting the office's images, but Hasnul also took the chance to thank his colleagues for making all this possible. He also added that he finally got his business card. What do you think about PlayStation Studios Malaysia's office? Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local tech news.


Health Minister: 2.93 million Malaysians to lose ‘fully vaccinated’ status by 1 April unless they get the booster dose

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has revealed that 34.4% of the adult population in Malaysia has yet to get the Covid-19 vaccine booster dose. That amounts to approximately 7.5 million people in our country.

Furthermore, out of the number, Khairy said that 2.1 million are recipients of the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine and another 835000 are senior citizens. He then urged the two categories above to take the booster dose by 1 April 2022 or risk losing their ‘fully vaccinated’ status in MySejahtera.

The Health Minister shared the statistic in a tweet on Saturday (19 March 2022), where he also shared how to book the Covid-19 vaccine booster appointment through MySejahtera. This can be done by following these steps:

Back in February, Khairy has already reminded Sinovac recipients aged 18 and above to get the booster dose or lose their fully vaccinated status. However, it seems that many didn’t heed the advice and have since lose their ‘fully vaccinated’ status.

Given that our country will enter the endemic phase on 1 April as well as reopen the international border, it is important for the population to get the booster dose to further protect against the Covid-19 virus. Furthermore, losing your ‘fully vaccinated’ status on MySejahtera also means losing some freedom, including dining-in at restaurants and entering certain premises.

What do you guys think of the announcement by the Health Minister? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and as always, stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news!


Health Minister: All government hospitals to provide free Wi-Fi, starting with Hospital Rembau

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin yesterday announced that the government will provide free Wi-Fi for visitors and patients at all government hospitals in Malaysia. Moreover, Khairy said that the initiative will be implemented at Hospital Rembau in Negeri Sembilan first before being expanded to other public hospitals nationwide.

Speaking at the official opening ceremony of Hospital Rembau yesterday, Khairy shared how in a lot of public hospitals, the cell network signal is weak, something that he himself experienced when previously visiting Hospital Rembau. He further elaborated that this poor connectivity made it hard for visitors and patients to communicate with their families from the hospital.

Hence, Khairy said that he has discussed with the Health Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Harjeet Singh and agreed that following the implementation at Hospital Rembau, free wi-fi will also be given at all government hospitals moving forward. Khairy, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Rembau also joked that people no longer have to climb a tree or venture outside of the hospital in search of a cell network signal following this implementation.

During the same speech which can be viewed here, Khairy also reminded people to not misuse the free wi-fi facilities at government hospitals to do things such as watching Netflix. With the official launching of Hospital Rembau, the state of Negeri Sembilan now has 7 government hospitals, one for each district.

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


Health Minister: MySejahtera reactivated starting from today to handle monkeypox infections

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has announced that the MySejahtera app will be reactivated starting from today in order to better deal with monkeypox infections. He further elaborated that travellers coming from countries with reported monkeypox cases will be sent an alert on the app.

As reported by The Star, Khairy said that these travellers will be reminded to monitor for symptoms for 21 days. This is because the incubation period for the virus is up to 3 weeks.

This precautionary measure is part of the Health Ministry’s 5-point strategic plan against monkeypox in our country. As of the time of writing, no cases of the virus has been detected in Malaysia.

The Health Minister also announced that in the event of a monkeypox outbreak in our country, MySejahtera's Home Surveillance Order (HSO) SOP for Covid-19 would be replicated. His ministry is also preparing vaccination strategies for close contacts and health workers in the event of a monkeypox outbreak in Malaysia, though there are no plans for mass vaccination just yet.

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


Health Minister may consider organising a Drive-Thru or an Online Ramadan Bazaar!

Selangor has canceled the annual Ramadan bazaars in the concern of the COVID-19 pandemic joining in with three other states Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Terengganu. With that, the health ministry says it may consider innovating the new idea of organizing a ‘drive-thru Ramadan bazaars or online bazaars’.He also mentioned what they want now is to prevent large gatherings and continue to impose social distancing among the people so the ministry welcomes such innovative ideas that could help to prevent exposing people to the virus. As during the fasting month, there will be a huge number of gatherings over prayers, breaking of fast gatherings and food bazaars.

However, Datuk Noor Hisham also added that the ministry will refer to its own guidelines before deciding on the proposals as many people, including the health experts, have cautioned against having Ramadan bazaars. The first day of Ramadan is expected to fall on 23 April which is after the end of current enhanced movement control orders on 14 April but it will still be a concern whether it will or not be extended again.With that said, there is a total of 2,908 new confirmed COVID-19 reported cases in Malaysia. So let’s keep our daily hygiene routines going on and continue to stay home to fight this together. Do stay tuned for more local news updates on TechNave.com!


Healthcare front liners can get free Hotlink Postpaid 60 access for 3 months

Today, Maxis just announced a new promotion for the front liners in the healthcare industry. According to their press release, over 86 public and private hospitals across the nation are granted with free access for Hotlink Postpaid 60 plan for three months. Each activated SIM card comes with 10GB data, plus free 10GB for YouTube, and unlimited calls and SMS to all networks.

So if you're one of the front liners, how do you get your hands on it? Well, it's said that Maxis will send a small team to the respective hospitals, handling out the promo notifications around. This promotion will be a first-come-first-serve basis, as there are only a total of 5000 SIM packs. Also, the hospital staff who would like that promotion will need to go into the nearest Maxis Centre for registration and collection of the SIM pack.

“We know that our frontline heroes continue to dedicate their time to help the nation contain and overcome Covid-19, risking their health and safety under difficult circumstances on a daily basis. As such, we want to continue to acknowledge their efforts and support them with this special three-month offer. We look forward to working with hospitals across the country to facilitate the distribution of this offer,” said Paul McManus, Maxis’ Chief Enterprise Business Officer.

By the way, hospital staff can also choose to continue using the SIM card after the three-month free access period. Pretty convenient eh? It's worth trying out if you ask me. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending local tech news at TechNave.com.


HearWHO is an app developed by World Health Organization to help you check for hearing loss

For those who have been listening to really loud music through your personal audio devices, you might want to check out this new app developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). In collaboration with several doctors, the organization has launched an app that will help you to detect hearing loss so that you can go get a diagnosis at an early stage.

The app is called HearWHO and it is said to facilitate hearing checks for those who feel like they might be losing hearing. Other than that, the app will also be offering a personalized track record for you to keep track of your hearing status over time.

HearWHO is recommended for those who “often listen to loud music, work in noisy places, use medicines that are harmful to hearing, or who are above 60 years old”. The app can also be trusted as it is a product from several professionals in the field, in case you’re thinking this is just some bluffing apps. It is recommended to be used by health workers as well in the community of hearing loss before referring them to carry out diagnostics.

The app can be downloaded now on App Store and Google Play. Let us know whether you guys find this app helpful or not on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool tech updates.


Hebe Tien and Ayda Jebat to make their debut on the Starry Purple's launch on 2 October 2018

Hebe Tien and Ayda Jebat will be making their debut during the OPPO F9’s Starry Purple which is happening on 2 October 2018 and you might stand a chance to meet them in person during the launch event!

In conjunction with the launch, from 16 September 2018 until 27 September 2018, OPPO fans who uploads a picture on Facebook or Instagram with purple color on any object such as make-up clothes and paint along with the hashtag #LiveMyStyle #OPPOF9 with the best caption will win a pair of tickets to the OPPO F9 Starry Purple launch party.

To give a little insight regarding the OPPO F9 smartphone, it is MediaTek Helio P90 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 16MP+2MP dual rear camera, 25MP front facing selfie camera, 6.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is powered by a 3500mAh non-removable battery. Feature wise, the device comes with VOOC Charging, and Waterdrop Display. You can check out more about the device on OPPO’s official website and for more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Helio P90 SoC coming soon with 'Groundbreaking AI'

MediaTek took to Twitter to confirm that the Helio P90 SoC would be out soon with claims that it will have “Groundbreaking AI”. They also claimed that the SoC is the most efficient and powerful to date. So far, no release dates have been mentioned but according to the tweet, we can expect to see the chip very soon.

The Helio P70 only just saw the light of day when it was released with the Realme U1 smartphone earlier and the Helio P80 was only seen in an AI benchmark test with no mention about it from MediaTek. Any guesses on when this chipset will be revealed? For more news on tech and beyond, stay tuned to TechNave.com!

Coming Soon! The MediaTek Helio P90. Powerful. Efficient. Groundbreaking AI. #MediaTekHelioP90 #thischipchangeseverything pic.twitter.com/HiALFuRWHZ


Hello Christmas! Stand a chance to win over RM80,000 of prizes from Motorola Malaysia

Is it December already? Yup and Motorola Malaysia is going to spread the Christmas joy with its promotion. Starting today until 1 January 2018, every customer who purchases a Motorola smartphone (Moto G5S Plus, Moto X4, Moto Z, Moto Z2 Play, Moto Z Play, Moto E4 Plus, Moto E4, Moto C Plus, Moto C and Moto M) will bring back home a freebie and an entry into a lucky draw totaling up to RM80,000.

What could Motorola be pilling up for its lucky draw prizes? Well, they will be giving away:

If you're feeling lucky these days, you can enter the Motorola lucky draw contest but first, you will need to do the following steps - Buy a Motorola smartphone from an authorised Motorola dealer, register at the Motorola Christmas website, then spin the virtual wheel on the website to see what will you get!

In addition, if you purchase a Moto Z2 Play, you will receive a surprise gift box, a 1-year extended warranty and accidental damage protection worth up to RM747. Customers can also receive a trade-in rebate of RM200.

For more information, visit Motorola Malaysia's website, Official Moto Malaysia Facebook page or its official Store on Lazada Malaysia. Happy shopping and good luck!


ASUS King of Mobile goes Free Fire - Battlegrounds with Malaysian gamers and the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus

Utilizing Garena’s new Free Fire - Battlegrounds last man (or woman) standing battle royale game, ASUS Malaysia and their Republic of Gamers (RoG) held their 2nd King of Mobile gaming event for Malaysian gamers. Offering a prize pool including ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1 smartphones and other ASUS or RoG accessories amounting to approximately RM10000, the event culminated at Mighty Monster in MyTown Kuala Lumpur.

Organized by Pokde.net, the event involved 80 participants in squad based battles which ended in a free for all. This eventually saw Abdul Malik rise to the top winning the King of Mobile Trophy, an ASUS ZenFone Max Plus M1, RoG Ranger Backpack, Mighty Monster vouchers and Garena in-game premiums as the current King of Mobile for 2018.

Partnering with Monster Energy drinks (free for participants) and Mighty Monster, the star of the show remains the ASUS ZenFone Max Plus which was used as the game device for the tournament. For those not in the know, Garena’s Free Fire - Battlegrounds is a battle royale type of game where players parachute to a deserted island filled with weapons, armor and vehicles to drive, with a safe zone that gets increasingly smaller as time goes by to determine the last surviving player.


Help ZTE to decide what to build next

Not wanting to rest on its laurels, ZTE is now hard at work in designing their next smartphone to be released worldwide. What makes it special however is the way they are getting the ideas. Project CSX is ZTE’s latest initiative for smartphone design, and they are asking help from the public to pitch in ideas on what they should build next.

To submit an idea, you'll first have to register for an account on Z-Community. Your suggestion has to be for a mobile product, use technology that's realistically possible by 2017 and "the final product must be affordable for the general population." There are incentives on why you should try this out – on of it is that you could win a trip to CES in Las Vegas in 2017.

If the idea of helping a big company out is appealing, head on to their Z-Community website herehttps://community.zteusa.com/welcome, and submit ideas. Who knows – your idea may just be accepted and incorporated into their next smartphone.


Here are 3 potential 5G things we can do with the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

According to our Prime Minister Muhyiddin, 5G technology is scheduled to release by the end of 2021. 5G technology is not commercially available yet, so it's still too early to comment on that as. But the fact remains that many smartphone brands have already unleashed a legion of 5G smartphones in the market.

It's easy to assume that a 5G smartphone would cost an arm and a leg, but that's not the case because it's getting common to see mid-range devices equipped with 5G. Out of all the options available, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is one of the most affordable ones at RM1199, but what can you exactly do with it?

As we mentioned earlier, it's still early to confirm what a 5G smartphone can do. But as a tech news website, we have a couple of ideas on what you can do with a 5G device like the Galaxy A32 5G. So sit back, relax, and learn more about the potential of a 5G smartphone.

First and foremost, the most obvious feature for 5G is its speed. From many research and development reports, 5G is 10x faster than our current network speed with lower latency (nearing at 0). In other words, it's the technology that just what you need if you love binging TV shows on Netflix. With 5G, you're unlikely to experience any video buffering, even at the highest resolution possible.

5G connection could make Internet traffic congestion a thing of a past

So far, Maxis has carried out 5G trial tests and recorded a 3Gbps download speed. For the record, that's even higher than TIME's Fibre Home Broadband maximum 1Gbps! But it's not just about downloading and uploading speeds. 5G can also be used in other areas such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, better drone controls, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Also, saving data in the Cloud would be more convenient instead of using a microSD card. Shopping and gaming online would also be more seamless, thanks to the improved Internet connection on the Galaxy A32 5G.

Speaking of IoT, you might have noticed that some brands push out IoT products like smartwatches, wireless earbuds, smart TVs, and others recently. In Samsung's case, they already have an ecosystem called SmartThings and are continuing to expand further.

So, imagine yourself in a futuristic scenario for a moment. Theoretically speaking, you could use the Galaxy A32 5G to automatically lead your car to a destination and stream a podcast at the same time while on the way home (with GPS turned on). Upon reaching home, you could then use it to prepare switch on devices like your smart TV, lights, and many more just by using a voice assistant. In a way, 5G devices can "talk" to each other. This allows us to take better control of our connected devices.

There's also a good chance that employees can start using their phones for work with 5G technology. For example, transferring petabytes of data (yes, we are going there eventually) to online storage. Let's say you have a 4K UHD video draft on your phone. You could send it to your client from a remote location on the spot, then get feedback without wasting any time on the Galaxy A32 5G. Now that's what I call productivity.

Moreover, in an era of online live streaming, YouTubers and Key Opinion Leaders can definitely use 5G to their advantage. For instance, they can just bring along the Galaxy A32 5G and do a live stream event on the spot without much lag. Who knows, maybe you could even access your office servers from home for IT-related work. Anything is possible.

Is this the future? Well, we think it's plausible. Hopefully, our government has the resources for high quality 5G infrastructures. We also hope that local carriers can deliver good 5G services and focus on consumer needs at an affordable price.

Before we end this article, we would like to remind you that the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is currently one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in the Malaysian market. On top of that, it features a MediaTek Dimensity 720G chipset, 8GB + 128GB memory capacity, a 6.5-inch display, and a 5000mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is available in four 'awesome' colours - Awesome Violet, Awesome Black, Awesome Blue, and Awesome White. If you want to know more about the phone, you can visit Samsung Malaysia's official store. Have a 5G-ready device in your hands now to get future-proofed.

Last but not least, Samsung Malaysia is still throwing a ‘Raya Bermakna, Meriah Bersama’ offer (read about it here) which will end until 31 May 2021. You can redeem a free Galaxy SmartTag (worth RM209) when you purchase the Galaxy A32 5G. There's also a Trade-in Programme where you can purchase the phone online and trade in any old device with a rebate of RM100, you can check out more details about it right here.


Here are 3 ways to utilize Flex Mode on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip

As a tech journalist, I have played around with and evaluated various phones over the years. While I may not have reviewed every device, I did get to try the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G and the Galaxy Z Flip during the weekend.

While foldable phones have yet to become mainstream, I'll share some fun ways to use the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip. Thanks to their sturdy hinges and software, you can do some tasks that you never could before with single panel phones. So without beating around the bush too much, here are three ways to utilise the Flex Mode on the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip.

If you don't have a tripod stand at home, don't worry - you can totally use the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip's Flex Mode as a 'standalone stand'. Don't believe me? All you have to do is just fold the phone halfway and place it on top of a surface then you're good to go! Of course, please be careful with the rough surfaces, as they can potentially scratch the phone. We recommend equipping the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip with a protective casing at all times.

You can even use it as a 'pocket mirror' haha

Here's the Galaxy Z Fold2 in video recording mode

Besides taking pictures, you can also take advantage of some of the other camera features on the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip in Flex mode. Like taking a video, you could place the phones on any surface and start recording the sunset or starry night sky. On top of that, you can fold them halfway and vlog yourself hands-free.

Video conferencing is already a norm, so there's always that occasional online meeting with your colleagues. If you're still working from home and want to stay away from your computer for a while, just take the Galaxy Z Fold2 or Galaxy Z Flip with you and place it on the table. You should be able to find most video meeting apps on Google Play Store, regardless of whether you're using Zoom, Google Duo, or Cisco Webex. Just download it so you can have convenient conference calls anytime and anywhere.

Surf YouTube, Facebook and replying to messages at the same time? No problem!

Last but not least, if you watch a lot of YouTube videos - you're gonna love Smart Pop-Up View. On the Galaxy Z Fold2, go to the settings and search for Smart Pop-Up View (use the search function for faster access) and tick on the YouTube app. After that, use the split-screen function by pulling out the YouTube app (or whichever app you like) from a hidden sidebar on the right side and voila! Now you get to chill on the couch and enjoy multitasking!

It's the same for the Galaxy Z Flip, where Flex Mode for YouTube is automatic as soon as you fold it halfway. In this orientation, the comments and description are shifted down while the video is on top. The video will play seamless, regardless of whether it's a 16:9 aspect ratio, square or vertical video.

So there you have it! From the Galaxy Fold to the Galaxy Z Flip and now the Galaxy Z Fold2, Samsung really put in a lot of effort and enhancement on the hinge. Even though I've only used them for a short period, the hinge definitely felt more durable. It also provided an improved user experience during Flex mode. By the way, Samsung Malaysia recently announced a new retail price tag for the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip.

First, the Galaxy Z Fold2 now cost RM6999 (originally RM7999) and comes in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black. It also sports a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 12GB of RAM, 256GB internal storage, a 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a 12MP triple rear camera (for each sensor), a 4500mAh battery and more.

As for the Galaxy Z Flip, it's now priced at RM3999. The device previously retailed for RM5888, so it's a massive price cut of RM1889! Available in Mirror Black, this clamshell phone comes with a respectable Snapdragon 855+ chipset. In addition to that, it has an 8GB + 256GB memory capacity, a 6.7-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED display, a 12MP + 12MP dual rear camera with OIS, a 3300mAh battery and more.

To find out more about them, you can visit the official product pages on the Samsung Malaysia below. Stay tuned for more tech articles at TechNave.com.


Here are 4 new features available in Huawei's EMUI 9.1 Update

In conjunction with the Huawei P30 series release in Malaysia, the company's own operating system is also launched with the EMUI 9.1 version. According to the official website, the EMUI 9.1 packs various new features, but for us, 4 of them in particular really stood out, so without further ado, let's check out what has changed in this latest OS.

Previously, the user interface on EMUI 9.0 had to match the Android's icon layout, resulting in five apps arranged horizontally which some users weren't used to. However, Huawei has reverted back to the usual four apps arrangement in EMUI 9.1.

It may not look like a big deal, but having a good user interface experience is pretty important. In addition, the Huawei apps have a new look as well, adopting a micro-realistic style which is more flat. Looks sleek!

There's also a new EROFS file system which stands for Extendable Read-Only File System. According to Huawei, the EROFS file system is 20% higher than the EXT4 file system, able to read up to 63.3 MB/s which is nice for multitasking. But that's not all, the new GPU Turbo 3.0 has added more games this time. Below is the list of official games supported:

Another key feature of EMUI 9.1 are its AI improvements. Here's another list of the new upgrades:

Just an extra note, the AR measurement is not exactly available yet, but it's scheduled to be released in mid-May 2019 so stay tuned for that on the P30 Pro!

Ok, we know we mentioned OneHop from the pointer above but OneHop really deserves its own spot here. Traditionally, the way to transfer data between a phone and a laptop is using a cable, Bluetooth, or other wireless transmission methods. However, with the latest Matebook 13 which has the OneHop feature, you can just tap your compatible Huawei device to the MateBook and sync the two devices up using NFC to instantly transfer files. Easy peasy!

It's worth mentioning that the transmission speed goes up to 30MB/s for any photo, file and videos. We tried it ourselves and it's quite legit.

So those are 4 of the features that stood out for us from the new EMUI 9.1 OS. Any feature you're looking forward to that we didn't mention? Let us know in our FaceBook page. Just so you know, Huawei will rollout EMUI 9.1 onto 49 mobile phones so those who are still using their old Huawei phones will be able to experience it! Stay tuned for more Huawei news at Technave.com.


Here are 4 reasons to choose the realme 9 Pro 5G Series for your first 5G smartphone

One thing many of us Malaysians are anticipating in 2022 is 5G coverage. The rollout slowed down due to the debate on the Single Wholesale Network (SWN) versus Dual Wholesale Networks (DWN) model. But with that settled, there's no reason why you shouldn't start planning on getting a 5G phone.

Want to be among the first to enjoy 5G network speeds? Then it's time to get your first 5G smartphone! There are plenty of 5G smartphones that have already been launched in the last 2-3 years. But if you're looking for a mid-range option that's more recent, here are 4 reasons to choose the realme 9 Pro 5G Series for your first 5G smartphone.

A few years back, getting a 5G smartphone meant paying a premium for no tangible benefit. That's changed these days, and most smartphones come with 5G connectivity anyway. But what do we get out of 5G? Well, let's do a short recap using the realme 9 Pro series as an example.

The realme 9 Pro+ 5G has a MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset, while the realme 9 Pro 5G comes with a more modest Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset. With these chipsets, you can enjoy download speeds of at least 50Mbps to more than 1Gbps. For context, a 1Gbps connection would let you download a 1GB file in 8 seconds. Now that's fast!

These days, smartphones have overtaken compact cams as the preferred choice for casual photography. While most phones with good mobile cameras are premium flagships, mid-range devices like the realme 9 Pro series can do well too.

The realme 9 Pro+ 5G comes with a camera that's powered by a Sony IMX766 OIS camera. This 1/1.56-inch sensor has a pixel count of 50MP, delivering excellent image quality to mid-range smartphones. It comes with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and electronic image stabilisation (EIS), which helps prevent blurry shots from shaky hands.

Of course, that's not all that's good about taking photos with the realme 9 Pro 5G series smartphones. Both models come with realme's ProLight Imaging Technology, which works with the Sony image sensor to produce great shots even in low-light conditions. On top of that, the two phones come with the AI Noise Reduction Engine 3.0 to help pictures look sharper and more detailed.

Many people want smartphones that have great designs. After all, you're carrying it around all the time so it should help impress people. If nothing else, a good-looking smartphone could serve as a conversation starter.

Well, the realme 9 Pro 5G series certainly has a design that's worth talking about. The realme 9 Pro 5G and realme 9 Pro+ 5G both feature the Light Shift Design, an aesthetic photochromic design where the back cover can transform from blue to red when it's exposed to sunlight or UV rays. It's a design that will undoubtedly turn heads when you whip it out in public!

Now you figured you need a 5G phone to stay future-proofed. What else would be an important consideration for you? For us price-sensitive Malaysians, that would be price. Here's good news because the realme 9 Pro 5G series smartphones are pretty affordable. It offers a flagship-like experience with a starting price of below RM999!

So, what do you think about the realme 9 Pro 5G series smartphones? If you want to know more, you can check the realme Malaysia website for more details or visit realme's Authorised Stores to get your hands on them now. For more articles like this, stay tuned to TechNave!


Here are 4 reasons why busy fresh graduates should consider the Huawei MateBook 13

For fresh graduates working for the first time, getting into the groove of working life can be rough. But when you've just landed your first job and you're aiming to make an impression, showing efficiency is a good way of doing so. What you need is a laptop with features that can help make life for a fresh graduate like you easy. For example, a laptop like the Huawei MateBook 13.

Many companies today have a BYOD (bring your own device) policy today, so having a PC that's portable is very important. Measuring 286 x 14.9 x 211mm, the MateBook 13 is a compact 13 incher that weighs only 1.3kg. In other words, it's ultra-thin and lightweight so you can easily bring it around with you. It's compact enough to fit into smaller bags and light enough for you to hold it in one hand. Additionally, you could even use it as a portable emergency powerbank to charge your smartphone via the USB Type-C port.

With this laptop, you won't have to lug a heavy backpack around and suffer shoulder pains. This could be very important if your job involves the need to go out a lot for meetings, or if you commmute to work using public transports. After all, not having to feel like you're already aching in the morning is definitely a more pleasant work day.

What's another factor of obvious importance? The screen! As the one part of the laptop you will be staring at most of the time, it should come with good specs. On the MateBook 13 there is a 13-inch screen that's more than enough for most productivity tasks. In fact, the screen for this laptop is relatively large considering its compact size, made possible thanks to minimising the top and side bezels.

So, what are the advantages here? First, you see less ugly black bars and more of the screen. Also, the 2160 x 1440 resolution on this IPS display helps ensure visual sharpness for text and images. Another thing that's helpful is the Eye Comfort Mode feature, which will adjust the screen's white balance and colour tone to make it less tiring on the eyes for those long hours at work.

A feature that can directly help with your work effiency would be the One Tap To Share feature. As the name implies, you can connect it to the MateBook 13 via the NFC detection area with just one tap. To use it, you'll need a Huawei or HONOR smartphone that has NFC and is running on EMUI 9.0.

Once that's done, you would be able to perform fast transfers of images and videos between the two devices. If you are a graphics designer, this can be useful for those instances when you have photos taken with your phone and you want to edit it on the laptop. It can also transcribe printed documents into text files you can edit, which is highly useful if you weren't provided with softcopies of important documents.

Sometimes you just want everything on your PC screen and not have to turn on your phone. In that case, Huawei Share also allows you to connect a compatible Huawei or HONOR device to the MateBook 13 so you can interact with both devices using one screen.

Upon connection, a floating window of your phone appears, allowing you to directly interact with it via the laptop. For example, you could drag a video file from the MateBook 13 and drop it into a Whatsapp chat window to share, or pull an image from the phone directly into a Microsoft Word file you are editing on the laptop.

Besides all the useful features mentioned, the MateBook 13 is a laptop with solid specs. It comes equipped with an Intel Core i5-8265U CPU, NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of internal storage. These tech specs make it more than capable of handling the average productivity task.

Considering all the above, it's actually pretty decent at RM3999. If you want to do some light gaming in your leisure, you could even go for the model with an Intel Core i7 CPU, which costs RM4399 instead. Visit the MateBook 13's product page for more details on that. For those who can't afford to shell out that much in one go, there's also the Together 2020 Huawei Smart Life package that gives you the option to purchase the laptop through a 0% instalment plan.

Having said all that, is the MateBook 13 a laptop you would consider? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news and updates.