Xiaomi boasts revolutionary cooling system for Mi 11 Ultra

Teasers of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra continue to pop up daily, in the lead up to the big launch. The device is expected to launch tomorrow with major features, including a possible 150MP or 200MP camera and a new type of battery. It's also expected to feature a new cooling system.

It has been confirmed that the Mi 11 Ultra will feature a "full-phase change" cooling system. According to Lei Jun (Xiaomi CEO), it uses a new type of material liquify upon absorbing heat, thereby improving thermal conductivity by 100%. With the help of vapour chamber soaking plates, the liquid can then turn into gas form and disperse even more heat.

For those who are unaware, the Snapdragon 888 has proven to be a powerful chipset. But it generates a lot more heat than its predecessors, so companies have been coming up with new cooling solutions to mitigate the problem. Lei Jun claims that the new system will help maintain high-energy and a stable output, which probably means it'll prevent CPU/GPU thermal throttling.

Of course, we don't know would be successful with the new cooling system. But the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is launching tomorrow, so we'll find out when the time comes. Having said that, do stay tuned to TechNave to catch the launch news!


Apple iPhone 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge double drop test

On one hand you have the Apple iPhone 6, the smartphone that started the whole bendgate issue and on the other, you have the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, currently the only smartphone in the world with a curved dual-edge screen. Now the Galaxy S6 edge also has a metal frame and is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on both the front and back. Therefore, how would both smartphones fare in a drop test? Check out the drop test of both the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge vs the Apple iPhone 6 for yourself below as the results are quite surprising.


Xiaomi breaks all online sales records with 2.11 million phones sold in 12 hours

The recent Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival 2015 has broken world records by selling 2.11 million phones in just 12 hours worldwide. The total revenue for the sales came up to a staggering RMB2.08 billion (RM1.22 billion) in a single day. This years Mi Fan Festival 2015 also included India, Indonesia and Malaysia which could have contributed to the world record breaking sales somewhat. The sales also included other products like Mi TVs, Mi Bands and Mi Power Strips. This excellent performance further vindicates Xiaomi's online sales methodology proving without a doubt that it is a very lucrative way to sell phones and other devices. We expect other phone and tech manufacturers to follow soon and more online sales from Xiaomi in the future.


Xiaomi brings back its award-winning scooter with upgraded features

Xiaomi not only produces smartphones, but the Chinese tech giant has also been producing other tech products like home appliances under the company’s sub-brand Mijia. In 2016, the company released an electric scooter and it has received many awards. Now, they are finally bringing us the upgraded version of the electric scooter in 2020, and it’s called Xiaomi Mijia Scooter 1S.

The Scooter 1s has a lot of interesting features that you seldom find in an electric scooter. First up, it is said that the scooter can run self-diagnosis and notify the user about any malfunction in an interactive visual dashboard. Furthermore, the small screen will also display other information like real time speed, driving status, battery life and more, all in one glance. To navigate the screen, there will be only one button to keep it simple for the users to execute various functions.

For the design, the Scooter 1S features an aviation grade aluminium alloy body and weighs only 12.5kg. With such a light body, the scooter will be able to carry loads up to 100kg as well. When not in use, it is mentioned that the scooter only takes 3 seconds to be folded. Other than that, the integrated DC motor used by the scooter enables it to speed up to 25km/h and can last up to 30 kilometers in a single full charge. Users can also choose between energy saving mode, normal mode, and an adjustable sports mode according to their preferences.

Last but not least, the Xiaomi Mijia Scooter 1S is equipped with two 8.5 inch tires that are wear and skid resistant. For the brake system, it uses a double brake design for front and rear wheels. Another special thing about the scooter is that it is able to recover a small portion of battery when the throttle is released and the brake handle is pressed. The electric scooter also supports ABS (Anti-lock braking system) and has a large disc brake structure. For the price, it will be sold starting from 1999 Yuan (~RM1242).

Let us know what you think about the Xiaomi Mijia Scooter 1S on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool tech news.


Xiaomi buys Microsoft patents, will ship products with Microsoft apps

An agreement between Microsoft and Xiaomi sees the two to cross license patents between them. At the same time Xiaomi will be preinstalling Microsoft apps such as Skype and Office into newly shipped devices come September.

Some of the devices that will be pre-installed with the Microsoft apps include the Xiaomi Mi 5, Xiaomi Mi Max, Xiaomi Mi 4s, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and the Xiaomi Redmi 3. The exact apps that will be pre-installed might vary by device, and will include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Skype.

This is a big win for both companies as Xiaomi is one step closer for easier entry into the western market whole Microsoft will have a nice foothold into the markets that Xiaomi are big,  including China, and have better exposure to Microsoft apps by first time buyers.


Xiaomi celebrates new milestone & is planning a Redmi Note 8 2021 version

Wait? Isn't there already a Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 10 already? Yes, you're right but because the Redmi Note 8 is still popular, it has made a new milestone.

According to the official Xiaomi Twitter account, the Redmi Note 8 has sold over 25,000,000+ total global units since its first debut. To celebrate the occasion, they also announced an upcoming Redmi Note 8 2021 variant. Very little is known about this 2021 variant but according to reports, the chipset could be upgraded to a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset.

The #RedmiNote8 has now sold 25M+ units globally!As we celebrate this milestone, we're thrilled to introduce you to the #ThePerformanceAllStar – the #RedmiNote8 2021. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/39RHoTC2Mb

Other than that, the rest of the tech specs might stay the same. This includes the 4GB + 128GB memory capacity and a 4000mAh battery pack with 22.5W fast charging support. It may also run on the latest MIUI 12.5 OS out of the box.

What do you think of the Redmi Note 8 relaunching again? By the way, the Redmi Note series has sold over 200 million so it's pretty impressive that Redmi Note 8 could sell so many. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi coming to Malaysia in April 2014?

The China-brand smartphone invasion is upon us as Xiaomi has announced plans that it will be arriving in Malaysia soon. Coming from Hugo Barra, VP of Xiaomi Global in an interview with HardwareZone Singapore, Malaysia will see a Malaysian branch for Xiaomi in the next two months (which would be April 2014). Xiaomi recently came out with the Redmi smartphone in Singapore at S$169 (RM441) with some respectable tech specs which included a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 4.7-inch IPS display and dual-SIM support. No news yet if this is the exact same smartphone Malaysia will be getting for the initial Xiaomi Malaysia launch but more smartphone brand makers can only mean good things for buyers here in Malaysia. No specific Malaysia release dates were mentioned though, but we're guessing Xiaomi smartphones and devices being available here in or after April 2014.


Xiaomi confirmed wireless charging technology on Mi 7, coming soon in first quarter of 2018

According to sources, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 7 smartphone will be one of the first to use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. From Xiaomi's official WeChat channel, they have confirmed that the Mi 7 is ready with wireless charging technology. But what kind of wireless charging technology is it?

To sum up what the WeChat message is saying, Xiaomi stated that its wireless charging technology is supplied by Integrated Device Technology from the USA, the type of module is not clear at the moment but it ranges from 3W single direction to 15W dual-direction. Whichever the case is, the Mi 7 will have the Qi wireless charging technology and will enter mass production in February next month, indicating the phone will be ready at the end or after the first quarter of 2018. On the other hand, Xiaomi is also using IDT's RF products which means that Mi 7 will be able to connect swiftly with a number of wireless bands in the USA. Looks like Xiaomi is trying to break into the western market with its products this year.

At the tech-specs corner, the Mi 7 is said to feature a 5.65-inch display (18:9 ratio) and 3200mAh battery, while the Mi 7 Plus will be slightly bigger with a 6.01-inch display (also 18:9 ratio) and 3500mAh battery. Snapdragon 845 processor will be on board as aforementioned and we can expect a RAM power up to 6GB.

The Mi 7 sure sounds like a beast, until then let's just wait and see when it's ready to be unveiled. Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi confirms Redmi Note 12 Series Malaysia launch in early April

The Redmi Note 12 Series was just announced a few days ago and we already got confirmation that the new phones will be here. Xiaomi Malaysia will be launching the lineup on 5 April 2023, where Mi fans can tune in to its Facebook page at 7 PM to catch the livestream.

In case you missed it, the Redmi Note 12 Series consists of four models - the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12 5G, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. We are not sure if Xiaomi Malaysia plans to release all four models but here's a quick recap. For the first time ever, the Redmi Note series has flagship features such as a 200MP OIS primary camera, a 120Hz AMOLED display, 120W HyperCharge, and many more.

In terms of pricing, there's a good chance that it may start from around RM1000 since the Redmi Note 12 costs 199 Euros (~RM953). Even for the highest variant, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G is just 499 Euros (~RM2390). You can check out our news coverage about the Redmi Note 12 Series right over here.

Are you excited about the Redmi Note 12 Series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi confirms a press conference on 27 July 2016

So it was true, Xiaomi is indeed going to have a press conference soon as speculated in our previous post regarding the two unknown upcoming Xiaomi smartphones, however, it turns out that it's coming sooner than expected because the company has announced 27 July 2016 as the date. So what can we expect?

Unfortunately, that's all we know and nothing else about the potential product reveal. So this brings us back to square one of speculated devices of the Xiaomi Mi 5S and Mi Note 2 once again, according to various sources, both devices could feature a Helio X20 processor, 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM, a fingerprint scanner and dual rear camera sensors. But it's also a possibility that we might see a new Redmi device since aside from the announcement coming from Xiaomi CEO himself, the announcement was also confirmed by Actor Liu Hao Ran (a spokesperson for Redmi lineup) on his Weibo account. In relation to a leak tech-spec from TENAA today, the 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM was rumoured to be a new Redmi Note 4.

Xiaomi is sure busy with the second half of the year, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com to see what will be unveiled in the next two weeks!


Xiaomi confirms that Mi 11i will not be available in Malaysia

On Wednesday, Xiaomi Malaysia announced that it would be hosting an online event to launch new products in Malaysia. At least three products were confirmed at the time, including the Xiaomi Mi 11i. Unfortunately, that has changed since then.

According to the company, the Xiaomi Mi 11i will not be launching in Malaysia. The exact reason was not given, but it could be due to the Mi 11 series having too many variants already. Regardless, the company is still poised to release the Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Note 10 5G on 20 May 2021. We also expect to see two new Xiaomi Smart TVs and possibly a new pair of TWS earbuds.

If you want to watch the launch event live, make sure to visit the Xiaomi Malaysia Facebook page on 20 May 2021 at 8 PM. We'll also be keeping an eye on the launch, so please stay tuned to TechNave for our launch report.


Xiaomi confirms that the Mi 11 Ultra will be the first Xiaomi phone to come with IP68 water and dust resistance

Xiaomi has recently uploaded a promotional image on their official weibo account stating that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, which is due to be released on 29 March 2021, will come with IP68 water and dust resistance. But that’s not all, the image also hinted that the device can be submerged up to 1.5m in depth for up to 30 minutes.

As for the tech specs, previous rumours hinted that the smartphone will come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 16GB RAM, up to 512GB ROM, 6.81-inch display, as well as a 5000mAh internal battery that supports up to 67W fast charging. Camera-wise, it has a 50MP + 48MP + 48MP rear camera while the front has a 20MP selfie camera.

But that’s not all, it seems that the smartphone in question is also equipped with a secondary display at the rear which will most likely be utilized while taking selfies. However, do take the rumours with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 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.


Apple iPhone 6S Plus, 6S and SE get Malaysian prices slashed after iPhone 7 announcement

In true Apple fashion, right after the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus got announced, Apple Malaysia announced a price slash for the iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 6S and iPhone SE. You can check back our comparison tool to see which might suit you best but the overall price slash is about RM500 for the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus or RM250 for the iPhone SE.

The biggest price slash is the 128GB iPhone 6S Plus which has gone down to RM3699 from RM4699. The base model 16GB iPhone SE price remains unchanged though, but you can get the 64GB iPhone SE for RM250 less now.


Xiaomi confirms that the Mi Watch will launch in Malaysia on 20 January 2021

Xiaomi Malaysia has recently mentioned that the Xiaomi Mi Watch’s release date has been confirmed which will be on 20 January 2021 in Malaysia. Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to the exact pricing of the wearable as of now so do check back with us as soon as the product has been unveiled.

In terms of the tech specs, the Mi Watch is expected to come equipped with a 1.39-inch display with a screen resolution of 454x454, 16-day battery life, and it’s rated for 5ATM. As for the sensors, the smartwatch comes with an SpO2 sensor, heart rate sensor, and more.

However, do take the tech specs with a grain of salt, because Xiaomi Malaysia has yet to provide an official statement on the leaked info. Would you be interested in getting the Xiaomi Mi Watch as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi confirms that the Redmi Note 10 will come with SD chipset

Based on a statement by Manu Kumar Jain on Twitter, it seems that the upcoming Redmi Note 10 series will most likely come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. While not much is known in regards to which chipset it will come with, our source mentioned that there is a high probability that it will be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset instead.

Other than what was mentioned, there’s no news on the exact tech specs, Malaysia release date, and local pricing for now. If you want to find out more information, catch the official launch of the smartphone that’s happening on 4 March 2021 in India.

Mi Fans, we're partnering with @qualcomm_in to bring the best mid-premium @Qualcomm #Snapdragon processors of 2021 on the upcoming #RedmiNote10 series! Check out what my dear friend @rajen_vagadia has to say about the #10on10. Launching on 4.3.21.I #Redmi #RedmiNote pic.twitter.com/cOAila8a8t

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Redmi Note 10 series? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi confirms to reveal their most expensive smartphone this year

Regarding the news of Xiaomi planning to release a new unknown high-priced smartphone this year, Xiaomi Senior Vice President and co-founder, Liwan Jiang has once again stated Xiaomi is indeed moving forward with that plan. Although it will be their most expensive phone, it will also be cost effective according to him.

This was reaffirmed during an interview with Liwan Jiang just recently, no release date was given but the target period would be the second half of the year (which doesn't say much). He also wants to reassure the fans that they won't be rip off by the high price tag of the device, as Xiaomi will continue their tradition of cost-effective products, what's more, he hinted a new special brand name could be made for the device.

In addition to that, rumours have it that a Xiaomi news conference is to be held in August so there's a chance that the high-end device or the mysterious Mi Note 2 could be unveiled. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Xiaomi could also be developing a 200MP camera smartphone

A 200MP primary camera sounds over the top but it was inevitable. Besides Motorola, Xiaomi could also be working on a 200MP phone. This leak came from Digital Chat Station, known for posting leaks on various China-branded phones.

While he didn't specifically spell out the name, his post was super cryptic in only revealing "120hz+sm8475+200mp+5000mah±~". This post directly hinted at the Redmi K50S Pro or it could be just the Xiaomi 12T Pro for the global market. The Xiaomi T series is usually an extended version of the existing product such as the Xiaomi 11T series.

Whatever phone it is, it seems that he knows that the features could include a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, a 5000mAh battery and the aforementioned 200MP camera. Sources speculate that the device could use either the Samsung ISOCELL HP1 or ISOCELL HP3 since both support 200MP resolution. The difference between both sensors is the optical format and pixel size of 1/1.22” and 0.64µm and 1/1.4” and 0.56µm.

Given that the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset is likely to appear, Xiaomi could very well use the Samsung ISOCELL HP1 which is compatible. We aren't sure if there would be some Leica camera technologies too so just sit tight and wait for more news. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi could be developing a card with both SIM and MicroSD card functionality

Based on a statement by gizmochina, it seems that Xiaomi has recently filed a patent which allows them to develop a card that has both SIM and MicroSD card functionality. This card could allow smartphone manufacturers to design a much smaller slot to accommodate the new SIM + MicroSD card design, which is much more space-efficient.

With that said, migrating data from one device to another could be much simpler with Xiaomi’s patent. Unfortunately, Xiaomi has yet to provide any official information in regards to when this technology will be available in Malaysia as well as how much it would cost.

Would you be interested in getting a smartphone that supports the new SIM by Xiaomi? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi could be developing a more affordable AirTag

In May, Apple finally launched its tracking device - the Apple AirTags - in Malaysia. Since then, Samsung has launched its own version called the SmartTag, while OnePlus and OPPO are reportedly working on similar devices. Well, now we can add Xiaomi to the list too.

According to ITHome (via Gizmochina), Xiaomi has submitted a patent for a "Method and Device for Finding Objects". Interestingly enough, the patent was first submitted way back in 2017 but was only published now. Although we can't confirm this, it could mean that Xiaomi came up with the idea even before Apple did.

Either way, the patent (CN106877911B) describes a device that can be used to locate items. This is basically what the Apple AirTag is designed to do. Since it's being developed by Xiaomi, it's suggested that it could be a more affordable alternative to Apple's device.

Mind you, that's purely speculation, so take it with a grain of salt. Having said that, how many of you appreciate a device that helps you find your stuff? Do let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Xiaomi could be developing a new clamshell smartphone that will launch later this year

When Motorola re-introduced its Moto Razr last year, people who love clamshell phones like me were pretty excited. It's not a form factor you see often outside of Japan, but some manufacturers are working on them. After Motorola and Samsung, Xiaomi is the next that is allegedly working on a new foldable clamshell smartphone.

According to ZDNet Korea, Xiaomi has requested Samsung to provide them with foldable OLED displays of the clamshell type. It could be the same type of panel used for the Galaxy Z Flip, which suggests that Xiaomi intends to develop a similar smartphone. If this happens, this rumoured device will become the third one that features a foldable display in a clamshell design.

However, Samsung may look to prioritise its own needs for future Galaxy foldable devices and won't have enough panels to supply to other companies. In that case, Xiaomi could also choose to source the required foldable display panels from LG instead. Considering that LG has been supplying OLED panels to Xiaomi for TVs, this is a logical choice for the company.

As usual, this is an unconfirmed rumour so we advise you to take it with a pinch of salt. Having said that, I'm personally quite keen to see a more affordable clamshell foldable smartphone. What about you? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Xiaomi could be launching the Mi TV Stick soon

As you may know, smart TVs have become more affordable these days. But this is something that's only happened in recent years, so there are plenty of people who don't have them. In that case, plugging in an external device would work. Xiaomi has just the thing in the works too, as it has been hinted that the company has a Mi TV Stick coming soon.

According to WinFuture, an official picture of the device was revealed and it tells us a few things. First is the Mi TV Stick itself, which is a long USB device that's in all-black. It's expected to have some internal storage built-in, as well as a MicroSD slot for additional storage. Secondly, the controller shows that it's going to support Netflix and Amazon Video out of the box.

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick first appeared a few weeks ago via Gearbest, which revealed far more details on its website. Allegedly, this will run on Android 9 and will have Google Assistant, as well as support for 4K HDR and Dolby Stereo Sound. Under the hood, it features a quad-core Amlogic CPU, 2GB of RAM, and 8GB of eMMC storage.

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is expected to retail for 80 Euros (~RM383), so that's something to consider if you're planning to 'upgrade' your 4K TV. Having said that, would you be interested in getting this or just stick to watching subscription services on other devices? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Xiaomi could be launching their very first foldable smartphone in early 2021

Earlier, a rumour has suggested that a few smartphone brands will be launching their first foldable smartphones in 2021 and Xiaomi is among the list. Today, a tipster has shared some latest information with us claiming that Xiaomi will indeed launch their first foldable in 2021, and the launch could happen early next year.

According to tipster Ross Young, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer would present three foldable devices in 2021. It is said that the other two are scheduled for the second half of next year. Other than that, previous leaks have also suggested that the foldables could be in three different types including an in-fold foldable smartphone, an out folding model, and a clamshell-style foldable smartphone.

It is known that Xiaomi has been setting the prices of their smartphones to be competitive in the market. Therefore, we can't wait to look at the price tags that the company is going to put on those foldables. Other than Xiaomi, companies like Google, OPPO, and vivo are expected to introduce their very first foldable devices in the upcoming year as well.

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


Xiaomi could be releasing both Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite this month

Remember about the Xiaomi Global Launch for this month? Well, turns out that the event will be held in Spain on 24 July and that's just less than two weeks away. While they have not announced what phone would it be, speculations are betting at the Mi A2 to make its debut, as well as a lesser Mi A2 lite to appear alongside.

We already have a good idea of what the Mi A2 will feature, so we are going to talk about the Mi A2 Lite specifications. For starters, the lite version's exterior design is carrying a 5.84-inch display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, there's a notch on top as well but do take it with a grain of salt since there was no mention that the Mi A2 would have it. Then for the back, it's where the dual camera and fingerprint sensor are located. Furthermore, it's using a microUSB port as opposed to the USB Type-C.

Then going into the technical aspects, the Mi A2 Lite is apparently going for the Snapdragon 625 chipset, powered by 4GB of RAM and has 64GB storage inside. Be rest assured that it's running on pure stock Android 8.1 Oreo, the battery is actually quite large too. Finally, rumours have it that the price tag could start from $285 (~RM1151).

So what do you think? Should Xiaomi actually release two Mi A2 variants? And are you looking forward to it? Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus officially announced with 12MP and 5MP cameras + A9 processor + 3D Touch

Apple have officially announced their Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smartphones with many new hardware and feature upgrades. Like most S iPhone cycle iterations, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus do not change much in terms of design except that you get a new rose gold colour and that the body is a bit thicker than before (7.1mm from 6.9mm for the iPhone 6s and 7.3mm from 7.1mm from the iPhone 6s Plus). This is perhaps because the all metal body now uses 7000 Series aluminum, so hopefully there won't be any more bendgates. This also means that they are also heavier at 143g from 129g for the iPhone 6s and 192g from 172g for the iPhone 6s Plus. There are no significant changes to display sizes as well so you get the same 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays as before. There are also no changes in terms of storage tech specs with 16GB, 64GB and 128GB storage options but no RAM details yet. Check out some of the new features below:

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will still retain the Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the Home button along with improved 4G LTE Bands but it appears that Malaysia won't be getting the two when the preorder starts on 12 September 2015. Singapore will though, so if you can't wait you can go over there and pick it up when it comes on 25 September 2015, but pricing in Singapore has usually been higher compared to the local pricing in Malaysia. Interestingly enough, pricing for existing Apple iPhones in Malaysia have gone up. We expect the Malaysia release date to be in November or December like last year but in the meantime you can check out the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus US pricing below:


Xiaomi could be the first to unveil a smartphone with 150MP image sensor

Based on a statement by IceUniverse on his weibo account, it seems that Xiaomi might be the first smartphone manufacturer to unveil a smartphone equipped with 150MP image sensor. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs of the aforementioned smartphone, we do know that it will most likely be unveiled somewhere around Q4 2020.

The camera sensor that’s embedded in the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone is manufactured by Samsung, the same company who supplied them with the 108MP ISOCELL Image sensor for their previous smartphone. But that’s not all, based on a statement by gizmochina, it seems that Samsung has started development on a 250MP sensor, as well as plans to develop a 600MP sensor in the future.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Xiaomi releasing a smartphone with 150MP camera in Q4 2020? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi could be working on a smartphone with 144MP main camera

It looks like the pixels wars are going to continue if the latest rumour is true. A new leak suggests that Xiaomi is working on a new phone that will pack a large 144MP main camera sensor from Samsung. When it launches, such a phone could house the world's highest pixel count.

According to leakster Sudhanshu, this new device could be either the Xiaomi Mi 10S Pro or Mi CC10 Pro. It would pack a 144MP Samsung ISOCELL lens, the highest pixel count to date. Neither models have had any related news so far, making this the first time we've heard of them. Also, there was no Mi 9S Pro previously, which means a Mi 10S Pro would be a variant for the Mi 10 series.

Xiaomi is working on a phone with 144MP camera sensor.I guess it should be Mi 10S Pro or Mi CC10 Pro

On the flip side, the CC9 Pro that was revealed last November was a great camera phone. It came with decent specs, including a Snapdragon 730G chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. But more importantly, it has a fancy Penta camera setup that scored 121 points on the DXOMark camera benchmark. As a reminder, it had a 108MP main camera, 20MP ultrawide-angle lens, 12MP portrait lens, 8MP telephoto lens, and macro lens.

With that in mind, what are your thoughts on such a camera phone? When do we reach a point of diminishing returns with the continued increase in pixel count? Let us know what you think of this on our Facebook page! Also, please continue to follow us on TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


Xiaomi could deploy 200W fast-charging tech this year

Whether they're relevant or not, smartphone brands continually push for greater specs these days. For Xiaomi, fast-charging tech is one of them. The company's 200W fast-charging was recently showcased in May, and it could come sooner than we think.

According to Gizmochina, 200W fast-charging was made possible thanks to a new fast-charging chip by NuVolta Technologies - the NU2205. The chip supports a max charging output of 100W and dual-cell batteries. A smartphone could achieve 200W fast charging by using two NU2205 chips with a dual-battery configuration.

From what we can see, NuVolta's promo visual showed the chip being used on the Xiaomi Mi 11 series device. This means that the two companies are working closely, so Xiaomi could be using NuVolta's new chip to deliver 200W fast charging. Some believe that the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 would be the recipient device. However, a previous rumour reported that the device could be using a 120W+80W fast-charging configuration instead.

Of course, most of this is speculation at the moment. While faster charging sounds great, it can make batteries hotter and degrade battery life faster. As such, companies might not want to deploy 200W fast-charging tech so soon. But what do you think, would that kind of fast-charging speed be something you want? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Xiaomi could implement 5 pop-up cameras into its first foldable smartphone

It seems like Xiaomi is trying to catch up with the footsteps by making the first foldable smartphone of its own brand. There is a rumour that the China smartphone manufacturer is planning to come up with a foldable smartphone that houses five camera sensors. The patent of the device was published on 8 November and people have already started getting their hopes up.

The device is said to have 5 pop-up cameras that can also double as back and selfie cameras depending on how you use the device. When the phone is being folded, you can turn the phone around and the display screen will be on both sides.

It is unclear that if Xiaomi is going to release a device to join the foldable smartphone market. However, it is interesting to see another foldable product as it is slowly becoming a norm that every brand is trying to implement into their new products.

The only foldable device that is currently being sold in the market is the Samsung Galaxy Fold. With all the rumours surfaced on the internet, it looks like Samsung is going to have serious competitors in this niche smartphone market.

For more cool tech news, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


Xiaomi could launch Redmibook Pro and Redmi Note 10 series soon

It's still early in the year, but smartphone brands are all looking to start strong. In particular, Xiaomi is looking to follow up its Mi 11 launch with a few more products. It's believed that Xiaomi could be launching the Redmibook Pro and Redmi Note 10 series soon.

According to Gizmochina, Weibo posts from Lu Weibing (Redmi General Manager) could be hinting at an upcoming launch. Lu announced that the Redmibook Pro would be launching soon in one post, before asking what users they expect from the Redmi Note 10 series. We think that Xiaomi may launch the two products together, probably before or after the Chinese New Year.

For reference, the Redmibook from last year is a laptop with rather impressive specs. It has an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U or Ryzen 7 4700U CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. As for the Redmi Note 10 series, sources claim that the Pro variant could have the Snapdragon 732G chipset, a 5050mAh battery, and a 64MP main camera. That makes it inferior to the Redmi Note 9 Pro launched in China though, so specs may be better than rumoured.

If Xiaomi is launching soon, we will be getting more teasers from the company in the coming weeks, so look forward to it! Having said that, what improvements do you want to see from the new laptop and smartphone series? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Xiaomi could launch Xiaomi 12X as the compact variant of upcoming flagship

Not long ago, a rumour arrived by claiming that the Xiaomi 12 series will bring a new variant called Xiaomi 12 Ultra Enhanced Edition. Today, a new one has come, saying that the company will also introduce a new compact version of the upcoming flagship dubbed Xiaomi 12X.

According to the tech specs dug up by MIUI tipster Kacper Skrzypek from an IMEI certification listing, the Xiaomi 12X will feature a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. For those who don't want a smartphone that goes above the 6.5-inch mark, this might be the one for you.

However, the word 'compact' also means that the device will be slightly less performant. It is said the device will get powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC rather than the new Snapdragon 898. On the rear, it could come equipped with a 50MP primary camera. Of course, it should also have a cheaper price tag, which is still not bad.

Reports say that only the Xiaomi 12 will be coming out this semester. Therefore, we might need to wait a little bit longer for the Xiaomi 12X. Let us know what you think about the device by leaving a comment. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Xiaomi could launch a L2S model with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset

When Xiaomi launched its latest flagship series, some fans were caught by surprise. The new series consists of the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and strangely named Xiaomi 12X. There's also a Xiaomi 12 Lite that has been certified, and the Ultra variant will allegedly be replaced. The question is, by which model?

Previously, it was rumoured that there would be two MIX 5 series devices as replacements. However, a device with the model number 2206122SC could be the replacement instead. According to Digital Chat Station, this 'L2S' model is a variant of the Xiaomi 12 Pro. However, it would also be better than the Pro model, which suggests that this is the Ultra replacement.

But why call it an Ultra replacement? Well, it could be a device belonging to a different series. Like the other rumour speculates, this could be called the Xiaomi MIX 5 Pro. The idea could be to set the Xiaomi MIX series (or whatever series it could be) as the top-tier Xiaomi product segment. Allegedly, this phone could be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset (SM8475) and would launch in Q3 2022.

Of course, none of the above has been confirmed, so take it with a grain of salt. In your opinion, what device could this be? The rumoured Xiaomi MIX 5 Pro or something else? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about it.


Xiaomi could launch a mini PC and SFF PC soon

As you may know, smartphone brands have been expanding their portfolio with other electronic products in recent years. For many, laptops ended up being the logical next step. But according to sources, Xiaomi wants to launch desktop PCs too.

According to Wccftech (via Weibo), Xiaomi plans to unveil a mini PC soon. The Xiaomi Host Mini PC is expected to have an AMD Ryzen 6800H APU, which comes with an RDNA2-based Radeon 680M GPU. It should also have 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, making it a solid desktop PC for the average user. This model will allegedly retail for 3999 yuan (~RM2498), which is a decent price.

On the other hand, not much was revealed about the SFF model. The source showed pictures of a compact PC with some honeycomb design and space for a 2-slot GPU, suggesting that it's intended to support a small gaming PC. However, it allegedly uses a 100W SFF power supply, which is nowhere near enough for a gaming PC.

Of course, Xiaomi hasn't confirmed any of the above, nor mentioned if it will be launched globally. Will you be interested in getting one if it becomes available here? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Xiaomi could launch as many as 4 Snapdragon-powered tablets in 2021

Yesterday, it was reported that Xiaomi could be working on a premium tablet to rival Apple's iPad Pro. But that's not the only tablet the company is working on. Based on various speculations, there could be up to four Xiaomi tablets with Snapdragon chipsets this year.

According to Gizchina, two of them are variants of the Mi Pad 5 rumoured in February. It's said that these two models use an SM8250-based chipset, which includes the Snapdragon 865, 865+ or 870 chip. There will also be a model with an SM8150-based chipset, which includes the Snapdragon 855, 855+, and 860 chipsets.

However, none of them come with Qualcomm's most powerful flagship chipset for 2021 - the Snapdragon 888. Assuming there's really a premium Xiaomi tablet with the Snapdragon 888 chipset, that model could be a Mi Pad 5 Pro. In other words, Xiaomi could be launching as many as four Snapdragon-powered tablets this year. Anyway, it's said that all models will come with a high-end display with a refresh rate of 120Hz.

Mind you, that's just our speculation, so please take it with a grain of salt. With that said, what are your thoughts on Android tablets in 2021? Would you be keen on getting one? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Xiaomi could launch flagship smartphone with 200MP & 50MP rear cameras

It looks like Xiaomi is going to great lengths to make its upcoming flagships mobile photography powerhouses. We already have some news about the Xiaomi 12 series, which is expected to have a model with 3x 50MP cameras. But there's apparently a more powerful one with a 200MP camera.

According to Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi is working on a flagship that will feature a dual-camera setup of 200MP and 50MP camera. He didn't specify which model would feature this camera setup, but there are a few options that we can think of. One possibility would be the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, which would mean that the model with a 50MP+50MP+50MP camera would be the Xiaomi 12 Pro. It could also be another model like the Xiaomi 12T Pro or Xiaomi CC11 Pro.

The source also mentioned that the mid-range and high-end Xiaomi phones will continue to use the 108MP and 64MP camera. If that's the case, it would mean that Xiaomi will reserve the 200MP camera sensor for its top-of-the-line models. On the flip side, we could see more mid-range Xiaomi phones sport a 108MP camera.

Digital Chat Station has a track record when it comes to rumours about Chinese smartphones. In other words, we can probably conclude that a phone with a dual-camera (200MP+50MP) setup is true. But until we get more updates on that, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more reveals on other mobile gadgets.


Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6c concept render appears

While the Apple iPhone 6 is expected sometime in September 2014, many are saying that it will take design cues from the current Apple iPhone 5C. With that in mind, designer Martin Hajek has come out with some interesting concept renders for the Apple iPhone 6s and Apple iPhone 6c. While they look good, we think that the iPhone 6s concept render is too much of a drastic departure (especially the rounded corners) from the current design for it to be realistic. Check it out for yourself below:


Xiaomi could launch foldable device as Mi Mix 4 Pro Max

At the end of last year, there was a rumour that Xiaomi would launch a foldable device sometime this year. In fact, a prototype of the device was allegedly spotted last month. Now, a well-known source has revealed more details about the device.

According to Ross Young, Xiaomi's upcoming foldable device could be called the Mi Mix 4 Pro Max. It will use a display supplied by TCL and is expected to fold outwards, similar to the Huawei Mate Xs. In addition to that, there will be a larger 6.38-inch inward folding Xiaomi foldable, with the display panel supplied by Samsung.

We hear the upcoming Xiaomi foldable may be called the Mi Mix 4 Pro Max. China Star is the display supplier, not SDC. SDC will provide an in-folding display later in the year, which will be a little larger.

Yes, SDC is Samsung Display Co. 6.38" is rumored to be the cover display size when folded.

In February, Xiaomi's Thomas Wang claimed that there will be a Mi Mix tablet this year. This could either be a standard tablet or the larger Xiaomi foldable mentioned above, which could unfold to become much bigger. Besides that, a previous rumour suggested that there will be a Mi Mix foldable device with 200W fast-charging too.

If any of the above is true, it means Xiaomi is putting in a lot of features for its upcoming foldable devices. Having said that, let us know what you feel are features that a foldable device should have! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about Xiaomi's upcoming foldable.


Xiaomi could launch more affordable phones with a 108MP camera

When it comes to smartphones, you do see 64MP camera sensors on mid-range devices. You wouldn't normally expect a 108MP camera sensor to be installed on a mid-range smartphone. But that could actually happen, claimed a source from Weibo.

According to a leak from Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi could launch the cheapest phone with a 108MP camera sensor soon. This phone has the code number M2007J17C and is expected to fall under the Redmi branding. Also, this could be the Pro model for a new series, with a second non-Pro model that will come with a 64MP sensor instead.

There's not much else we know about these two new devices, but it's confirmed in the leak is that this would be a 5G device. Since entry-level 5G chipsets aren't available yet, we can narrow it down to it being a mid-range device. Specifically, it could be a chipset from Snapdragon 700 series or MediaTek's Dimensity 800 series. However, we're just speculating based on what little we know, so do take this news with a grain of salt.

Having said that, would you be interested in this rumoured mid-range just for the 108MP camera? Is the pixel count on a phone's cameras that important for you? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates on this.


Xiaomi could release their own foldable display clamshell smartphone soon

Recently, a bunch of patent images appeared on the China National Intellectual Property Administration which hints that Xiaomi could be developing their very own foldable display smartphone very soon. Unfortunately, the patent did not include any details such as the exact dimensions, tech specs, and features that will be included in the aforementioned foldable smartphone.

Based on what was happening as of late, is this Xiaomi’s response to the foldable smartphones unveiled by Samsung, Huawei and Motorola? With all that said, there is currently no official news on the Malaysia release date as well as local pricing of the aforementioned smartphone.

Would you be interested in owning a Xiaomi foldable display clamshell smartphone? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi could unveil a new foldable Mi MIX phone for "One More Day" tonight

Last night, Xiaomi was on a roll by announcing the Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite, and the Mi Band 6. If you were wondering where was the Mi MIX, don't worry - Xiaomi is continuing the show tonight at the same time at 7.30 PM, 30 March.

In case you missed it, Xiaomi released a teaser about the Mi MIX last week and we thought it was supposed to be revealed last night. Well, it didn't but we didn't know it was going to be a two-day livestream event either. Anyway, rumours have it that the upcoming Mi MIX would be a foldable smartphone which is the first for the company.

It's no secret that Xiaomi has been working on a foldable phone. In fact, it was two weeks ago that we saw some leaked photos of a foldable phone with the name MIX on it. However, we think that Xiaomi would just showcase their latest device without a price tag, as they did say that they will have "a chat" about it last night. We will just have to wait and see.

Are you exciting about a new foldable Mi MIX phone (if true)? Also, it won't take long for Xiaomi Malaysia to import the rest of the Mi 11 series family members into the Malaysian market. Until then, stay tuned for tonight on our news coverage at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi crowdfunds an e-bike that you can turn on with an app

Molinks electric motorcycle is a new product that is crowdfunded on Xiaomi’s YouPin platform. The e-bike is jointly manufactured by Thunder electric car and QianJiang Motorcycle (a well-known China motorcycle manufacturer).

The electric motorcycle hits the platform starting with the price of 5499 yuan (RM3,249.06). It has already received a lot of interest as e-bikes are among the most popular products on the crowdfunding platform.

The electric motorcycle is powered by two 60V/20AH high-performance lithium batteries. The batteries are switchable with other backup batteries in 10 seconds as claimed by the official website. They also said the motorcycle can travel up to 120 kilometers when cruising at a speed of 35km/h with the batteries.

Other than that, Molinks electric motorcycle is integrated with a mobile app to manage battery life, lock the motorcycle and even customize the LED lighting. The colour variants of the motorcycle are White, Grey, Green, Black, and Red. It will begin to ship in China on 19 December.

Let us know what you think about this electric motorcycle! Would you want it to be released in Malaysia? Stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Xiaomi currently working on another 108MP smartphone?

Based on a statement by techradar.com, it seems that there could be a possibility is currently working on another smartphone that’s equipped with a 108MP camera. While not much is known in regards to which smartphone it exactly is, our source mentioned that could very well be the Xiaomi Mi Mix 4.

Furthermore, a weibo user confirmed that there will be two variants with the codename “Gauguin” with up to 64MP camera sensor, and “Gauguin Pro” which comes with the 108MP mentioned above. With all that said, do take some of the information mentioned with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement on the leaks.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, exact tech specs, and local pricing for now. Would you be interested in getting Xiaomi’s upcoming smartphone equipped with 108MP image sensor? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi debuts white Mi Mix and the new Mi TV 4 with 4.9mm thickness

We have seen the leaks saying that there will be a white Xiaomi Mi Mix coming to the market soon, and here it is. Xiaomi has officially unveiled the official new colour of the bezelless smartphone, alongside the new Mi TV 4 65-inch.

The white Mi Mix shares the same specs as the standard Mi Mix, with the following specs:

The new white coating is said to be more fingerprint resistant, and adds a bit more grip for the user to hold on to.

The new Mi TV 4 on the other hand is a beauty. The ultra-thin TV is only 4.9mm thin and comes with transparent stands that gives the illusion that the TV is floating. A notable feature is its modular design that stores the motherboard in the soundbar, which lets you separately upgrade the display and motherboard if you’d like. runs PatchWall software, a custom version of Android with deep learning AI. The software analyses movie and TV metadata along with your viewing history to offer intelligent content recommendations.

The Xiaomi Mi Mix white will be launched in China later this year at an unspecified price, while the Xiaomi Mi TV 4 will have a starting price of USD1500 (~RM 6700) that includes the television and soundbar. There will also be a USD2000 (~RM 8945) bundle that’ll add in a Dolby Atmos 3D spherical surround sound system.


Xiaomi demos new 40W wireless fast-charger for Mi 10 series

Fast-charging technology has certainly grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. But while that's the case for wired charging, wireless charging hasn't improved much until recently. Just today, Xiaomi VP Chang Cheng revealed that the company's 40W wireless fast-charger could fully charge a 4000mAh battery in 40 minutes.

In Chang's Weibo post, the uploaded video shows how the wireless fast-charger took 20 minutes to bring the battery up to 57% and fully charging it on the 40-minute mark. Allegedly, the device didn't heat up while charging either. Now granted, the video also showed that the current was actually averaging around 43W when charging and this is only a demo, so the charging speed of the final commercial model when it releases may not be as fast.

We don't think that this 40W wireless fast-charger will come to market anytime soon. However, the Mi 10 Pro already supports 50W fast-charging and 30W wireless fast-charging. Based on that, it's possible that Xiaomi could update the phone to support a 40W wireless fast-charging solution. Even if that's not the case, Xiaomi could have the new wireless fast charger ready for its next flagship series.

Having said all that, would you prefer really fast wired fast-charging or do you prefer not having to worry about yanking on the cable? Let us know what you think about wireless fast-chargers on our Facebook paged and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Xiaomi details new silicon-oxygen anode battery for Mi 11 Ultra

A few days ago, Xiaomi finally confirmed that it will launch the two remaining models for the Mi 11 series on 29 March 2021. Xiaomi wants the Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra to be "Android Kings", with other features to match. One of those would be its battery.

According to Xiaomi, the Mi 11 Ultra would have a new type of silicon-oxygen anode battery. This is an improved version of Xiaomi's in-house battery technology, which was first developed for the Mi Mix Alpha. The new battery is supposed to enable even faster charging. Besides that, there's also a rumour (via GSMArena) about an unknown chip that will be added along with the Snapdragon 888 chipset. However, its exact function has not been confirmed yet.

If you recall, there was a rumour that with vague hints of the Mi 11 Ultra's battery charging specs. Some say that the device will have a combined capacity of 200W across fast-charging, wireless charging, and reverse charging. But if the new battery truly enables faster-charging speeds, would it be possible to see a fast-charging speed of 200W for the Mi 11 Ultra?

Of course, that just's wild speculation, so do take the news with a grain of salt. Having said that, would 200W fast-charging be something you'd want? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Xiaomi ends support for 81 devices, including the Mi 9, Mi Mix 3 and Redmi K20 Pro

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi recently updated the Support Policy page on its official website to include a list of devices that it will no longer maintain software updates. This end-of-support (EOS) list entails a total of 81 devices, with the most notable smartphones in the list being the Mi 9, Redmi K20 Pro and Mi Mix 3.

Furthermore, the products on the list include smartphones and tablets under Xiaomi’s various sub-brands, most notably its Redmi lineup. Xiaomi further elaborated that it will no longer maintain any software or firmware updates (including security updates) for the products included in the list.

The Chinese tech company also asserted that it may no longer respond to security vulnerability reports for the devices on the EOS list either. Accordingly, all of the devices on the list have stopped receiving the aforementioned updates starting 25 August 2022.

Here are the devices that have recently been put on the EOS list by Xiaomi:

So what do you guys think of Xiaomi’s software update policy? Is your device affected by the EOS list? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus now officially available in Malaysia

After the various midnight launches last night, the Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are now officially available in Malaysia. Yesterday we did manage to handle both the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus and both feel as slim and premium as the previous iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The major difference here is that only the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have gold and rose gold colour options, the other smartphones, including the iPhone 5s only come in silver and space grey. Pricing remains the same despite the ringgit stabilizing somewhat at RM4.18 against 1 USD. This probably means we'll have to see a drop back to the previous RM3.5 or RM3.3 levels for Apple to reduce the pricing further. Regardless, you can get the latest and most expensive Apple iPhone now from the Apple Store Malaysia or check out our phone comparison tool for a plan which might suit your needs or budget.


Xiaomi engineers introduced a headband that allows users to control smart products using brainwaves

A team of Xiaomi engineers has introduced a headband that lets users control digital devices with their brains. Known as MiGu Headband, the device can translate brainwaves into specific commands, which can be used to control Xiaomi's smart home products.

The MiGu Headband uses electroencephalogram technology to read and translate brainwaves. The developers claimed that the headband measures brainwaves at three points and then analyzes the signals through software. After that, the brainwaves can become commands through mapping the EEG waveforms and using machine learning. Not only control the smart home products, but it could also detect user fatigue.

The headband is currently just a prototype, and Xiaomi is not working on it further. However, there might be possibilities that the technology might make its commercial debut in the future, judging by how helpful it could be in some scenarios. The Chinese company has a long list of creative devices that never see the light, including Mijia AR glasses and Cyberdog. Therefore, will this new one make it?

What do you think about this device? Is there any other scenario that the headband can come in handy that you can think of? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


Xiaomi enters laptop market with their new lightweight Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air

Today, aside from the known Xiaomi Redmi Pro that was unveiled by the company, they also introduced the public with an all-new Mi Notebook Air and it comes in two sizes — 13.3 inches and 12.5 inches — priced at 4999 Yuan (around RM3056) and 3499 Yuan (around RM2139) respectively. Below are the official specifications:

Mi Notebook Air is manufactured by Inventec and Wistron, Xiaomi has found a perfect balance between performance and design as the 13.3-inch Mi Notebook Air comes with a NVIDIA GeForce 940MX dedicated graphics card that delivers a smooth gaming experience with stunning visuals. Coupled with a 256GB PCIe solid-state drive (SSD), it offers a fast user experience even while performing demanding tasks. On top of that, there's one free SSD slot that gives users an option to expand its storage.

Other features include Mi Cloud Sync (just like the Apple iCloud), a feature that allows MIUI users to access their contacts, text messages, photos and notes stored in Mi Cloud directly on Mi Notebook Air.

On the other hand, for those who want a sleeker version, the Mi Notebook Air 12.5-inch variant weighs only 1.07kg and has a longer battery life of 11.5 hours on a single charge.

The Mi Notebook Air will be available on Mi.com and Mi Home stores in China starting 2 August.


Xiaomi envisions a portless device with a quad-curved waterfall display concept phone

Today, Xiaomi just presented a new video teaser concept of a portless smartphone. At the moment, there's no official name so it's coined as the quad-curved waterfall display concept phone. It features an 88° curved edge display on all four sides.

Officially posted by Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun in Weibo, he said the concept phone has the ultimate screen experience where it eliminates the need for physical buttons, speaker grills and the audio jack. The concept phone uses ultra-thin piezoelectric ceramics to replace the speakers and audio jack, as well as having high-powered wireless charging technology, pressure-sensitive buttons, third-gen under-screen lenses and eSIM cards. While the CEO didn't exactly quote it but we believe that this is his vision for a portless phone.

Furthermore, he also mentioned that the glass is crafted by hot bending under 800° high temperature and high pressure. On top of that, a complicated polishing process was used to polish a four-sided hyper-curved glass. The most difficult part was overcoming the bending stress caused by the extreme bending angle and the extremely small bending radius.

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


Xiaomi established a movie studio that focuses on shooting films with smartphone cameras

We all know that Xiaomi puts a lot of effort into its flagship smartphones' cameras by using top-notch camera sensors or unique photo-processing algorithms. To further promote the cameras, the Chinese tech giant has created its own movie studio that focuses on shooting films with Xiaomi smartphones.

Today, the name of the movie studio has been revealed and it's called "Xiaomi Studios". It is said that the studio could be focusing on shooting short films like the ones made by Apple but also expanding upon the idea. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has also announced the XIAOMI CREATOR programme to encourage content creators to explore their creativity by shooting movies with smartphone cameras.

This could be a good marketing strategy for Xiaomi to promote its camera features. Despite their limited functions compared to equipment used to shoot high budget films, smartphone cameras are actually capable of shooting high-quality videos nowadays. Previously, we've seen quite a few works including music videos, short films, and more experimenting with smartphone cameras, and we wouldn't even notice that they weren't shot using professional cameras.

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


Xiaomi executive commented the Xiaomi 12 render pictures are too ugly!

We’ve been reporting on the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series leaks for the past few weeks from the design patents to the cameras. Today, we got some new renderings of the phone based on the recent Xiaomi design patent from Letsgodigital.

According to the render leak, the Xiaomi 12 series is expected to come with an under-screen camera design with the new unique center camera housing design on the rear. A huge round main camera and a square periscope telephoto camera on the bottom. Redmi’s product director, Wang Teng reposted these photos on his Weibo and commented “Can’t stand it, it’s too ugly”. It certainly means that something is off on these pictures compared to real live Xiaomi 12.

As a recap, the Xiaomi 12 will come with an LTPO adaptive refresh rate display which will go from 1-120Hz. It is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery that has 120W Super fast charging, and 50W wireless charging support. As for the cameras, it will sport a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP periscopic telephoto lens.

As of now, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release date, so do take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


Xiaomi filed a trademark application for Pocophone F1's successor

With the absence of the highly expected Pocophone F2 last year, the company has finally revealed a comeback in 2020 with a tweet posted earlier by the company's global head. Now, it can be further confirmed that Pocophone F1's successor is really coming as Xiaomi has already filed a trademark application with the name POCO F2 in China.

We know that you are wondering why the application would be filed in China as the Pocophone was not available in the country. In fact, the trademark application for Pocophone F1 was filed in China as well, and being launched in India after nearly two months. This time, the successor is expected to launch after the same period as well after this news came out.

#Xiaomi files trademark application for POCO F2 So the POCO series exists and POCO F2 is coming soon .....#xiaomi #pocoPhone #POCOF2 pic.twitter.com/3JDwplv9IJ

To make it more evident, the Mi 10 series is reported to launch next month, but India will not be able to get the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Therefore, the launch date of POCO F2 in India is expected to sit between February and March to compensate for the loss.

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


Xiaomi filed patent for a dual pop-up camera system that takes care of both sides

Although the first smartphone with an under-display camera has hit the market, smartphone manufacturers are still experimenting with different styles of pop-up cameras. Today, a patent from Xiaomi has surfaced showing a dual pop-up camera system that no one has ever seen before.

According to the source, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer filed the patent with CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) back in December 2019. The patent reveals two pop-up cameras with each housing two camera sensors. There will be two cameras facing the front and another facing the back. Without the camera modules, the smartphone looks clean on both front screen and back cover.

It is unclear how Xiaomi is going to bring the technology to a real-life device as it's considered a challenging task. The source mentioned that putting two camera sensors in one pop-up module will increase the weight of it. Therefore, it would require a more powerful motor to lift the module.

Let us know what you think about Xiaomi's dual pop-up camera on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech news.


Xiaomi foldable smartphone caught in real life on China's subway!

Xiaomi has been working on their new device patent since last year which is a foldable smartphone. As they say, the subway in China is a very magical place where most future devices were noticed, and so, the Xiaomi’s foldable smartphone was caught in real life on the subway this time.According to the pictures captured on the subway, the finished device looks pretty much the same with the drawings that we saw in one of the Xiaomi patents. The foldable device shown on the photos flexible screen that folds inwards with a noticeable MIUI 12 user interface.

Xiaomi Foldable Smartphone caught in Subway

By comparing back with the patents leaked previously, the one that the man was holding did not have a vertical stripe on the right side of the large display like the one we saw on the patents earlier. The only thing we can notice is the selfie camera is placed on the top of the display. But since Xiaomi is rumored to have 3 different foldable smartphones this year, this might just be one of the models that will be launching soon.

Either way, there is no official confirmation on the tech specs and release date for the Xiaomi foldable smartphone yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. Let us know what you think about it at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


Xiaomi gearing up to launch its first device with a 4K display

Xiaomi could be gearing up to launch another smartphone soon. According to the source, the next device could be the Chinese company's first to have a 4K display, joining the Sony Xperia 1 III to bring such display tech specs.

The mysterious device with model number 2109119BC got spotted on TENAA recently. It sports a 6.55-inch OLED screen with a 3,840 x 2,160 resolution which directly pointing to a 4K display. However, the other specs of the device are somehow weird, as they're not what a flagship smartphone is expected to have.

The Xiaomi phone is listed alongside an octa-core chipset with a 2.4GHz clock. With that, the guess is on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G that has appeared on many other mid-range Xiaomi devices. The phone also packs up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, alongside a 64MP primary camera and two other 8MP shooters at the rear.

Are you excited about Xiaomi launching its first 4K display phone? Drop a comment to let us know how you feel and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Xiaomi gears up to introduce the Black Shark 2 Pro with Snapdragon 855+ on July 30

Disclaimer: This is NOT the Black Shark 2 Pro

Another smartphone has joined the Snapdragon 855+ bandwagon. Xiaomi announced that they will be introducing the Black Shark 2 Pro smartphone on the 30th of July. The device will feature the brand new Snapdragon 855+ chipset.

We can assume that the device may come with similar tech specs and design to the standard version of the Black Shark 2 smartphone except for the chipset upgrade but we’ll have to wait and see. Recently, ASUS ROG Phone 2 was announced to be the first smartphone to utilize the Snapdragon 855+ chipset. So which gaming phone would you choose? Keep up with the latest gaming mobile phones on TechNave.com!


Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus telco comparisons for Malaysia

With the official release of the Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus happening at 12am on 16 October 2015 we've put together a quick telco plan comparison according to below RM100 and above RM200 monthly commitment payments. While you can just as easily do this with our phone plan comparison tool, the tables below should offer a quick look at what most people are worried about here in Malaysia, the price. As such the tables below cover the Apple iPhone 6s with 16GB storage for 24 month contracts and the various Malaysian telcos that support 24 month contract periods. As always, we recommend you opening up our phone plan comparison tool for a more specific comparison according to your own specifications but the tables below should help you determine which plan bundle works best for you if price is your main concern.

Apple iPhone 6s with 16GB storage under RM100 for 24 month contract

Apple iPhone 6s with 16GB storage above RM200 for 24 month contract


Xiaomi has begun working on Mi Pad 6, expected to deliver more camera features

A few weeks ago, it was rumoured that Xiaomi was ready to launch the Mi Pad 5 tablet. The new model is expected to sport a few improvements like a 120Hz display. But it seems that even before this model is out, Xiaomi has already begun working on a successor.

According to Digital Chat Station (via Gizmochina), Xiaomi is already drawing up plans for the Mi Pad 6 next year. The company's goal with the new model is to allegedly improve its cameras' capabilities. But this improvement is not in delivering better mobile photography performance. Instead, the company seems to be aiming to deliver more camera features.

But what kind of features would benefit tablet users? Well, tablets are mostly used for work or entertainment these days. Perhaps Xiaomi could give the Mi Pad 6's a more powerful front camera for video meetings. Another option is to add a ToF camera or AR lens at the back, which can be useful for certain types of apps or games.

Anyway, the Xiaomi Mi Pad 6 is probably still in the planning phase, so nothing is set in stone. For all we know, Xiaomi could decide to provide minor improvements to this year's Mi Pad 5. Having said that, what else do you think Xiaomi could do to make its tablets interesting? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Xiaomi has launched new home appliance which appeared to be a portable dishwasher

Home appliances from Xiaomi are always interesting and look super useful. Recently, the Chinese manufacturer has released a total of 12 dishwasher models. Eight of the models appear to be built-in variants and will be sold with the price starting at 1999 Yuan (~RM1201). The other four models are portable variants which will start with the price of 999 Yuan (~RM600).

The portable Xiaomi Smart Dishwasher models have a simple white design that will fit into your kitchen effortlessly. They are also equipped with a patented three-way valve and can be fitted with different types of water faucets. Installation of the portable dishwasher is said to be easy and will not affect your daily water usage.

Other than that, the portable dishwasher is able to wash four standard sets of tableware at a time, which is a total of 32 tablewares. It also houses 16 flushing ports with 11,000 Pa water pressure that will rotate alternatively at the same time, making sure no dirty spots will be missed. Besides, there are six washing modes as well for you to choose from. No matter if it’s for washing normal dishes to baby’s milk bottles, the machine will do it effectively. It is said the portable dishwashers come with disinfection function that will kill up to 99.99% of bacteria.

Last but not least, the Xiaomi Smart Dishwashers have built-in high-quality fans that will actively replace fresh air when it is powered on, let the dishwasher itself remain clean and hygienic. After hearing all the specs, you must really want a Xiaomi Smart Dishwasher to clean those dirty dishes you loathe so much!

Let us know what you think about the Xiaomi Smart Dishwashers on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool tech news.


Xiaomi has officially opened a new Mi Store in Midvalley + launch of Pocophone F1 in Malaysia

Xiaomi has officially opened their store in Midvalley Megamall on 30 August 2018 as well launched the sale of the Pocophone F1 in Malaysia. Customers lined up as early as 8PM the day before in order to be one of the first to get their hands on the Pocophone F1. Not only that, those who bought the Pocophone F1 will be eligible for a free gift courtesy of Xiaomi. Do take note that only the 6GB RAM 128GB internal storage is available at the store while the 6GB RAM 64GB internal storage version is available exclusively on Lazada.

To give a little more information regarding the tech specs of the Pocophone F1, the device is running on the flagship-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, 12MP + 5MP rear camera, 20MP front facing selfie camera, 6.18-inch display with Full screen resolution and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi hinting the Mi 9 could appear in MWC 2019

The Mobile World Congress 2019 is coming real soon and many smartphone brands will be turning up to show off what they have in their sleeves. Like most smartphone brands, Xiaomi will be showing up and have just released a teaser image with a tagline "We Make It Happen". It's very ambiguous, but it's heavily implied on speed since there's a person running and it could point to a new smartphone instead of a technology. Perhaps the Mi 9?

While we did a rumoured post about the Mi 9 before, the news surfaced again when a Xiaomi smartphone just recently passed through certification in Singapore with M1902F1G as its codename. Also elsewhere on a Weibo thread, Xiaomi did a reply teaser on the user's question of the Mi 9, indicating that it's coming soon this month. COINCIDENCE? I don't think so.

Anyway, the tech specs of the Mi 9 is a juicy one but do take it with a pinch of salt. It's said to feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 6GB of RAM, an in-display fingerprint sensor (on a larger scale), a triple camera setup, a super 27W fast charging technology and should also run on MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Also, we don't think it's the new foldable phone as it's still in development, but it could certainly make an appearance there.

So what do you think? Stay tuned for more MWC news as we will be taking a hike there to check it out, only at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi hinting two new technology features just days before the launch

On 10 August 2021, Xiaomi will finally unveil the upcoming and much teased Mi Mix 4 flagship. You may have noticed that there were a couple of teasers from the past few weeks as well and this time around, Xiaomi is hinting at the Mi Mix 4 with two new features - UWB and under-screen camera technology.

UWB or also known as an Ultra-Wideband is an advanced Bluetooth version that uses a short-range connection. This in turn will result in a faster and stable data transmission as well as locating other smart devices more accurately. Xiaomi is said to utilize it for Mi Share and also planning to expand it on other smart device accessories.

On the other hand, Xiaomi has also confirmed that the Mi Mix 4 will have an under-screen camera technology. This isn't really a surprise, to be honest, since the company has been working on the technology since the first Mi Mix a few years ago as a prototype. Previously, the Mi Mix 3 worked with a slider camera and was one of the best phones we reviewed back then.

On another note, there was also a piece of news that the Mi Mix 4 would be using tempered glass with curving on both sides. It's not known yet if Xiaomi plans to import it into Malaysia but we shall see. Are you excited about this phone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi, iQOO, Huawei & MediaTek are postponing their launch events to a later date

As we enter the month of December, we are expecting to see new device launches by Xiaomi, iQOO and Huawei but it seems that they would have to be delayed. The brands announced the news on their Weibo account, and this has something to do with MediaTek.

From MediaTek's official Weibo account, its MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset was scheduled to be revealed today but it will be postponed for unknown reasons. With this, Xiaomi also needs to delay its new product launch of the Xiaomi 13 series, as well as both iQOO and Huawei postponing their original 2 December event to a later date.

Since they all delayed the launch, it implied that the Dimensity 8200 chipset would be featured in one of the smartphones. For iQOO, they would be releasing the iQOO 11 series and Neo7 SE, which the latter may feature the chipset. Anyway, all the brands will make adjustments and announce a new date soon.


Xiaomi introduced a new Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2 and it's a Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition

Besides the Xiaomi Mi 11 announcement, Xiaomi also showcased the latest Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2. Surprisingly, it's not just another upgraded version of the original scooter but this time, it's a collaboration with Mercedes and Petronas. The official name - Mi Electric Scooter Pro 2, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition.

Design-wise, it has some trademarks of Petronas' colour theme and it's also made with custom AMG Petronas design at the back wheel area. It's also much improved in terms of performance, which it's able to travel up to 25km/h max speed and up to 45km in distance. Compare with the first-gen, it was only 15km/h max speed and up to 30km in distance.

"The best or nothing" in performance and style. Introducing #MiElectricScooterPro2 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Edition! pic.twitter.com/A9yDKdDlGq

For the braking system, it's improved as a double eABS + mechanical system. The headlight is back and Xiaomi added front and side reflectors on the front wheels, which will glow in the dark when other vehicles are around. Previous scooter models only had the headlight and backlight to count on.

Overall, the scooter looks great but we aren't sure if Xiaomi Malaysia plans to import this into Malaysia at all. There is a current issue about banning scooters in KL but up until now, there is still no conclusion about the case. Anyway, what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi is crowdfunding the 8H Smart Mattress that comes with AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used on various tech products to make them smarter and more helpful. However, we never expect that one day we will see the technology being used together with a mattress. It is reported that Xiaomi is currently crowdfunding a smart mattress that has several cool features with the price starting from 4,599 Yuan (~RM2,799).

The Xiaomi 8H Smart Mattress is able to adjust its softness and hardness according to your sleeping postures. It is smart enough to determine the partition between the left and right halves as well. Other than that, the mattress also features sleep aid mode, five algorithm support, XiaoAi smart voice assistant, and independent six-zone airbag to improve your sleep quality.

With AI, the Xiaomi mattress can automatically sense and map human body data to calculate the airbag pressure that is suitable for the body. The process involves around 20 seconds to be done. By using the Mijia app, you can also modify the pressure manually to enjoy the most amount of comfort and also get a report for your sleeping patterns. The 8H Smart Mattress is 26cm thick and covered with 3cm thick Italian Schcott natural latex.

Let us know what you think about the smart mattress on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech news.


Xiaomi is going to increase prices on its smartphone and TV lineup due to component shortages

As most tech enthusiasts know, GPUs around the world have a hike in pricing due to the shortage of processors. Many experts are predicting the same for various tech gadgets and Xiaomi agreed as well. This is because the company revealed that their smartphones and TVs lineup is now slightly more expensive starting from July onwards.

So how slightly more expensive would it be? Well, sources say that Xiaomi could increase up to 3 to 6% more. As mentioned earlier, the short supply of components contributed greatly to the price hike. Since the pandemic is still going on, more people bought gadgets for work and entertainment at home. Below is what Xiaomi's spokesperson stated:

"Due to massive demand-supply mismatch, the majority of components used in smartphones, Smart TV and other electronics gadgets (chipsets, display panels, display driver, back panels, battery etc) have seen constant upward movement in their prices. While we have tried to absorb the increasing costs, some of our products have witnessed a price hike. We also foresee an inevitable increase of 3-6% in prices of our smart TVs from July 1 onwards,”

With that in mind, we have to brace ourselves in the coming months of expensive tech gadgets due to the market's demand. Still, stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi is leading the 5G Android smartphone market

Although most corners of the world are still in the early development phase for 5G or even haven't started, Xiaomi still managed to push the sale of its 5G devices by becoming the world's no. 1 5G Android smartphone brand. The news came from Xiaomi India through a Twitter post celebrating the achievement.

According to the statistics provided by Strategy Analytics, the Chinese tech company had a 25.7 percent market share in the second quarter of this year. It is also shown that the company has shipped 24 million 5G enabled smartphones during the quarter through its Mi and Redmi brands.

Mi Fans, we're thrilled to announce that as per the latest report from Strategy Analytics, # is now the ' # ! We're all-in to bring you the best of tech & this milestone is a testament of your love towards us. #NoMiWithoutYou pic.twitter.com/pFLMkkduzx

One of the reasons for Xiaomi to have such achievement could be the affordable 5G devices offered. It is worth mentioning that not only flagships, but plenty of budget phones also come with 5G support nowadays. Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi might have excelled in that part and led the company to surpass many other smartphone brands.

Most recent smartphones, regardless of price, come with 5G support, so it's not an extra fancy feature anymore. Therefore, you might have purchased a 5G device and didn't even notice, as Malaysia hasn't started to deploy the network yet. Leave your comments to let us know your thoughts! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


11 Hidden Tricks about the vivo V11

If you have been following our news, vivo Malaysia has been teasing its vivo V11 smartphone with a couple of commercial videos online, which led us to discover some hidden features that we didn't know about such as the AI Face Shaping, AI Portrait Framing and others. We decided to check the device out by ourselves and found plenty of them. So without further ado, below are 11 Hidden Tricks about the vivo V11.

AI Face Shaping is what the name suggests, it can literally change some of your facial features on the spot so in other words, it's like a virtual plastic surgery on your face (lol). Anyway, there are many tools you can utilize that can be found in the AI Face Beauty mode. These consist of Buffing, Skin Tone, Whitening, Thin Face, Face Reshaping, Jaw, Enlargeing, Eye Span, Thin Nose, Nose and Mouth Shape.

AI Face Shaping works in both front and back camera, so have fun with it creating weird yet beautiful faces.

Vivo is taking this to a whole other level lol

Next up, AI Portrait Framing is a new feature for people who want to learn how to take portrait shots. For some reason, this will only work on the rear camera with portrait mode on instead of the front camera but anyway, this feature will detect the subject's distance, orentation and position of the face. You will also see two floating circles within the camera frame (screenshot below) and this is supposed to guide you to bring them together.

Before you start using that, you have to switch on the AI Portrait Framing mode in the camera settings, it's also good to switch on the Framing Lines too, for better accuracy and position while you're at it.

Activate the AI Portrait Framing and Framing Lines in settings then start using it!

AI Low Light Mode is also another new feature by vivo but this is quite difficult to use because you can't manually switch it off and on, so it's automatic. This mode doesn't come out in low-light environments indoors, but only for outdoors and it seems that it will only activate at night. You will know this when the camera tells you so within the frame.

Is there any difference with or without AI Low Light Mode? From our experiment, yes there is. The only thing that we can see changing is the colour contrast along the darkness, turning out to be more refined than the photo that's not using it (photo below). We also think this works best when the sun sets but that's just a theory, since the main camera already has a Dual Pixel technology, so making the AI Low Light Mode come out isn't as easy as it sounds.

Low Light Mode sign will appear if it's dark enough

Before and after using AI Low Light Mode

The previous V9 didn't have an AI Scene Recognition so this is a great addition. For the V11, it has 17 categories that includes people, flowers, food, animals and many more. You will know that it works once you see an icon appearing on the top left (portrait position) or bottom left (landscape position). This feature comes out automatically too and it helps to identify the scene you're trying to take and produce the best effect on the image.

The AI Scene Recognition icon should appear at that spot

AI Backlight HDR also makes a return and it's a relatively new feature as it has appeared on the vivo X21. If you think this works exactly the same as a standard HDR, you're right but this one is better. Not only does it eliminate the brightness behind a subject, but it also maintains the subject's clarity at the same time. It's good to have this feature back and you have the option to turn it off or not manually as usual.

vivo Game Assistant also made a comeback, not only does it block incoming calls and notifications, but it also optimizes the game app's requirements for CPU and RAM to achieve the best performance. As usual, you can bring it out by simply sliding from the left and in addition there's also a new Auto Gaming Mode tool.

The Auto Gaming Mode (A) sort of helps to "pause" the game without having to switch off your phone, the game will still run in the background

You can disable it by sliding the screen

Fast Charging is nothing new but it seems that most mid-range smartphones are starting to accquire this technology. The V11 is one of them and it sure charges pretty fast, so in just within an hour, it was able to charge around 70% and that's really nice if you forgot to charge up and are in a hurry. By the way, it carries a 3400mAh battery inside.

Here's proof of the fast charge technology

Here's a fun fact, the V11 is currently the only mid-range smartphone to possess an in-display fingerprint sensor and that's pretty cool. It's even cooler that you can actually use different animation styles for it! It would be nice if we could customize our own or allow other developers to create one too, but that's a potential feature for the future.

You can find this in the settings and tap Animation Styles, currently there are only three styles available

Having two SIM cards is a pretty popular choice for Malaysians nowadays to help keep their personal and working lives separated, so with that, most Android smartphones offer a hybrid dual SIM tray but with the second SIM slot sharing the space with a microSD slot. So what did vivo do? Put a triple SIM slot for the V11 so there is a dedicated space for 2 SIM cards and the microSD. This can be a deal breaker for consumers who are looking to utilize all three slots.

It almost look like it could fit three SIMs but not really

To access Funmoji, you will have to use vivo's TouchPad keyboard to get access (sorry Gboard users lol). To start using it, you will have to tap on the smiley face icon on the right, then it should bring you to the page. From there, it seems that there are only four animals available at the moment which are the tiger, deer, frog and a koala. It's not known if vivo plans to add in more animals but it'd be cool if they do.

Funmoji demo (left) and the number of apps that are compatible with it

Finally, vivo's own personal AI Assistant, Jovi is hidden inside the V11 but it's not anything quite like Siri or Bixby since it is integrated with Google. With that, you can Google Assistant to do voice commands and if you go find Jovi in the settings, you can customize if you want to have your upcoming events, walking steps, weather forecase and even have your favourite teams displaying the results automatically.

vivo has also integrated Google Lens on the V11 camera and it's a pretty useful feature to have. What can you do with it? As what the screenshot says, it can help you to search for whatever data you've input, from texts to similar products, even to identifying objects and subjects, as well as scanning codes. So next time you're out and curious to find out something, but don't know what it is called, Google Lens is here to help!

In the middle screenshot, you can see that colourful Y-ish logo which is Jovi, tap on that to enter Smart Scene

So those are the 11 hidden features that we found out about the V11. Did you find out any extras that we missed? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech articles at TechNave.com.


5-inch touchscreen BlackBerry Leap announced, claims long battery life

BlackBerry has officially announced the BlackBerry Leap, their latest touchscreen phone with a 5-inch display. What is notable about this BlackBerry touchscreen smartphone is that BlackBerry claim that it has a 25-hour battery life with continuous usage. Partly due to the large 2800 mAh battery, it could also be so thanks to a rather undemanding Snapdragon S4 Plus processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage. The Leap measures in at 9.5mm thick and weighs 170g with an 8MP rear camera and a front camera. while it runs a BlackBerry Hub, it can use the Amazon Appstore and will let you install Android apps. No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet, but hopefully it does better than the previous BlackBerry touchscreen smartphones like the Z10 and Z3. Check out the official hands-on video below:


Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus telco pre-orders reveal Malaysia pricing details

Malaysia's telcos have started the pre-orders for the Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, inadvertantly revealing the pricing for both smartphones in Malaysia. While the official pricing is still due on 16 October 2015, we assume that the price won't change that much as it follows our earlier predictions of being about RM400 or so more than before. You can see the complete listing according to Digi below but according to their pre-order page, they are offering a special promo of RM200 discount with the iPhone 6s pricing from RM1152 and the iPhone 6s Plus from RM1577. Celcom don't have any pricing details but do have a listing of Celcom and Blue Cube outlets that you can walk in to do a pre-order. Maxis are offering 12 month and 24 month contracts with the iPhone 6s from RM1990 and the iPhone 6s Plus for RM2415. U Mobile is the only other major Malaysian telco to not have a pre-order but they are offering the iPhones on U MicroCredit and also have what looks to be a more flexible Flexi U MicroCredit plan in the works.


Xiaomi is looking for 100 users to experience their Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro equipped with 108MP camera sensor

Earlier today, Xiaomi has recently announced on their Facebook page stating that they are looking for 100 users to experience their new Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro smartphone. To go into a little more detail, the aforementioned is the first smartphone outside of China to come equipped with a 108MP main camera which is capable of taking very high-resolution pictures.

With that said, fill in their registration form before 29 November 2019, if you are interested in being one of the first in Malaysia to test out the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro. In addition to that, you are also required to pay a deposit of RM500 to cover any damages that were to happen during the two week loan period.

Finding 100 Mi Experiencer for Mi Note 10 Pro Want to be the first in Malaysia to experience the World First 108MP...

Head over to Xiaomi’s official Facebook page or registration form, if you want to know more about the 100 Mi Experiencer Program. Would you be interested in being one of the first to experience the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi is making fun of notches in its latest Mi 9T promo videos

Just last evening yesterday, Lazada Malaysia leaked an alleged price tag of the Xiaomi Mi 9T for RM1299 but of course, the page has since then been removed. Coming soon on this Thursday (20 June 2019), Xiaomi is heavily promoting the latest smartphone with three new short advertisements.

Granted, the advertisements are a smart way of addressing the notch as a distraction in three different scenarios at a saloon, dentistry room and the backstage. Ironically, Xiaomi themselves also have some phone models with the notch on the top as well so...what gives? Well, it makes sense from a marketing point of view, though. Below are the three videos of "Beware the NOTCH".

The Mi 9T is a mid-range tier smartphone packing a Snapdragon 730 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB storage, a rear triple 48MP + 13MP + 8MP camera configuration, a 20MP pop-up front camera on its 6.36-inch fullscreen display, 4000mAh battery and more.

Stay tuned for our official coverage at TechNave.com this Thursday.


Xiaomi is making its own Clubhouse app called Mi Talk, coming soon to iOS and Android

As Clubhouse slowly makes its way to the Android platform, Xiaomi have apparently taken the app development into their own hands. It was officially announced by Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun that a new Mi Talk app is in the works but will be revamped as a voice chat platform just like Clubhouse.

Initially, Mi Talk already existed for quite a while but it was reportedly closed a few days ago. With voice chat integration, the company aims to target professionals where they can give talks online. A small number of users have already received an invitation for beta testing.

Although Mi Talk will be revamped, it will be a completely new product and there are no plans to transfer previous accounts and data. It has already appeared in the Chinese app store, and both Android and iOS will have it as well in the coming weeks. Seems like Clubhouse really hit off the trend here.

If you still know what is Clubhouse, it's a new platform where people can gather together to discuss and share ideas via voice chat. At the moment, it's only available on iOS and as an invite-only app. An Android version is on its way and you can all about what Clubhouse is over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Xiaomi is now in the US government's blacklist

It seems that Xiaomi has recently been placed in the US government’s blacklist, which means that US investors will not be allowed to purchase shares from Xiaomi. Unlike Huawei, Xiaomi is still able to import and use technologies from the US without a need for a license.

Based on a statement by gizmochina, there could be a chance that the Biden administration could overturn the decision when they take power from 20 January 2021 onwards. With that being said, what are your thoughts on Xiaomi being placed in the blacklist in the US? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com


Xiaomi is planning to have 4 phones using the 108MP camera

Some of you may have heard about the 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor by now. It first surfaced in early August 2019 by Xiaomi, which was manufactured by Samsung and while the company is keeping a tight lip on what phone will be integrating this, XDA Developers has some ideas.

According to XDA Developers, Xiaomi is planning to launch four different smartphones with the 108MP camera sensor. Through the Xiaomi MIUI's Mi Gallery app, they found four codes which are called 'tucana', 'draco', 'umi' and 'cmi'. While these codenames don't seem to mean anything for casual users, XDA Developers further found out that the app has been 'upgraded' to support 108MP images which means that the devices are indeed capable of taking 108MP images.

Is it just mere speculation? Perhaps, but keep in mind that the guys over there also found out that the two Xiaomi phones - the Mi 9T and Mi 9T Pro would have pop-up front cameras from the same source, so it seems legit. But then again, it's still best to take this with a pinch of salt. It's also noted that the Mi Mix 4 won't have the 108MP camera.

To recap, the 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX uses a quad Bayer filter which is meant to shoot with a 27MP camera with pixel binning in the size of 1.6μm. You can read more about it right here.

Stay tuned for more cool tech news at TechNave.com.