Xiaomi wants the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra to be the "Android King"

It seems that Xiaomi recently unveiled a new poster regarding both the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, as well as the Mi 11 Ultra, and how they will be considered the “Android Kings” when it comes to camera performance. The reason for such a title is likely due to the fact that the smartphones are the first to come equipped with a relatively powerful camera system which includes the ISOCELL GN2 image sensor from Samsung.

The aforementioned sensor is capable of achieving up to 120x hybrid zoom, which is one of the furthest to date. Not only that, but it’ll also have a secondary display at the rear which will most likely function as a viewfinder when taking selfies using the back camera.

With that all being said, do you think the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, and the Mi 11 Ultra, will be considered the Android Kings as soon as it is unveiled on 29 March 2021? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi wants to reveal their own chips on 29 March 2021 alongside the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro/Ultra?

Based on a statement by reuters.com, it seems that Xiaomi plans on revealing their own chips during the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, which is happening on 29 March 2021. While not much is known in regards to the exact specs of the chips, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available worldwide.

Not only that, but there could be a possibility that there might be a Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro or Mi 11 Ultra variant equipped with the aforementioned chip as well. However, do take every bit of information with a heaping scoop for salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement on the leaked info.

Not only that, but there’s also no news in regards to the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of both the smartphones mentioned. With all that said, what are your thoughts on Xiaomi releasing their own chips? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xiaomi was crowned the largest Chinese smartphone brand globally in February 2021

It looks like Xiaomi has had a great start this year by being crowned the largest Chinese smartphone brand globally. According to a report, the brand’s worldwide market share hit 13% in the month of February, which also helped the company to become the world’s third-largest smartphone brand.

The number is retrieved from Counterpoint Research’s premium monthly tracker service. Not only this, but the company has also been predicted to be the world’s third-largest smartphone brand overall in 2021 by Strategic Analytics. Meanwhile, Apple and Samsung remain untouchable with 20% and 17% market shares respectively.

It is said that Xiaomi has gained advantages in some markets after the infamous trade ban being imposed on HUAWEI. With that, Xiaomi takes the opportunity to offer premium smartphones to more countries besides China. Other than Europe, the company has also started to target the Indian market by releasing more smartphones in the country.

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


Xiaomi will launch new OLED TVs on 10 August 2021 in 3 sizes

Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi Mix 4 and Mi Pad 5 are launching on 10 August 2021. But those aren't the only devices that the company plan to reveal tomorrow. In fact, there's going to be a new Mi TV that will also be unveiled.

As spotted by Gizmochina, you can now pre-order Xiaomi's new OLED Smart TV on JD.com. The pre-order page features the slogan "Redefining OLED again" and promises to deliver improved image quality. It also reveals a few details about the product, such as it being available in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch sizes. By the way, the source also believes that this is the second generation of the Mi Master Ultra TV series.

In terms of features, the only thing that was revealed was the Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, so you can get this TV for PC gaming too. It should also have support for a 120Hz refresh rate, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Ultra Low Motion Blur, and more. The Mi Master Ultra TV series should also have up to 8K resolution and 98.5% DCI-P3 colour gamut.

Please note that we're just speculating about the features, so take that part with a grain of salt. But besides the above, what features would you like to have when it comes to smart TVs? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Apple iPhone SE 3 is said to arrive in the first half of 2022 with A14 Bionic chip

The Apple iPhone SE will get a successor, but it'll only happen next year. However, the upcoming iPhone SE 3 would not feature the latest technology as it's reported to use the A14 Bionic chip instead of the A15 Bionic that is scheduled to be launched together with the iPhone 13 later this year.

Despite that, the iPhone SE 3 could still be a popular device being the cheapest iPhone that offers 5G with the A14 Bionic chip. It's worth mentioning that the information is given by DigiTimes, and it's aligned with reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's earlier comment saying that the new iPhone SE will be "Apple’s cheapest 5G phone ever".

Other than having 5G, the iPhone SE 3 is also suggested to continue keeping the home button and Touch ID. For the design, it is said that not much will be changed but there's a chance that Apple will replace the notch with a punch-hole cutout to house the front camera. The iPhone SE 3 is rumoured to arrive in the first half of 2022 and we'll be there in the blink of an eye.

Let us know if you're excited about seeing the iPhone SE 3 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more iPhone updates.


Xiaomi will launch the Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition to celebrate its 50th anniversary

Calling out all the Doraemon fans to look at this! According to tipster Digital Chat Station from Twitter, Xiaomi will launch the Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition to celebrate the robot cat's 50th anniversary whose first full story was published in January 1970. The device is not to be missed if you're a Doraemon fan and also planning to buy a new phone!

The Mi 10 Youth is now coated with the iconic blue of Doraemon with its face showing on the back. It is said that there will also be a custom Doraemon theme that comes with different icons and wallpapers for users to choose from. Not only the device, the box and the protective case have also been designed to match the vibe. It is unsure when will the device arrive nor how much will it be priced.

To recap, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It also sports a 6.57-inch AMOLED display. For photography, it comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that brings a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide angle lens, a periscope lens, and a macro lens. The device is powered by a 4160mAh battery that supports 22.5W fast-charging.

Let us know what you think about the Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone updates.


Xiaomi will reportedly mass-produce Redmi's 300W fast charging technology

Previously, we reported on the world’s first 300W fast charging technology by Redmi which can fully recharge a smartphone in just 5 minutes. While Xiaomi was only showcasing the technology on a Redmi Note 12 Explorer Edition then, it looks like the super-fast charging speed is coming to the mainstream soon.

According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Xiaomi is allegedly planning to mass-produce the 300W fast-charging technology. While no specific models or products were mentioned, the tipster claimed that the technology will be applied to mass-produced models in the near future.

Given that Xiaomi makes a host of tech products, we may expect to see the technology being used in more than just smartphones. Among others, it could be applied to Xiaomi or its subsidiaries’ tablets, laptops, PCs or even AIoTs.

Of course, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


Xiaomi will slow down charging of devices with unofficial replacement batteries

It's not something you're told, but some shops sell you unauthorised/unofficial replacement batteries. Some people go for those when fixing up their smartphones, just to save some money. But what if some brands like Xiaomi will make it inconvenient for you?

According to XDA Developers, the Xiaomi Mi Security app is getting upgraded to version 5.6.0. With the update, the app now shows you a warning if it detects a fake battery. The message will mention that the battery should "only be replaced by an authorized service provider". It will also lower the charging speed, though funny enough that might actually be beneficial for these fake batteries.

However, this functionality isn't going to be widely implemented. At least not yet. An APK teardown for the Mi Security app reveals that the two functions are applied only to the Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 10, and Mi 10 Pro in China. But Xiaomi could eventually make it a universal function across all its devices globally.

So it's clear that Xiaomi wants you to use official batteries, but will such a simple measure stop people from using these unauthorised batteries? Probably not. Anyway, stay tuned to TechNave if you are interested in more news like this.


Xiaomi x Lazada Super Brand Day starts now for one day only with affordable prices and more

Starting today (6 September 2018), Xiaomi will be having its first 24-hour event across multiple countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. For just one day only, the Xiaomi x Lazada Super Brand Day will offer consumers the best of affordable prices which includes exclusive themed gifts, limited edition products, premium packaging and even offline experiences.

Under the slogan 'Live the Future', you can expect most of Xiaomi's smartphones to go under some discounts. This includes the newly-launched smartphone, the POCOPHONE F1 for RM1237, as well as some Redmi models such as the Redmi Note 5, Redmi 6A and Redmi S2, and accessories like Mi Band 2, Mi Robot Builder, a MiRollerball Pen and many more. However, some products don't have the privilege like the Mi 8, as it's still having the same RM1599 price tag if you visit the website.

Well anyway, that's enough of babbling so if you're down with the sales, you can visit the Xiaomi x Lazada Super Brand Day page right here and get started!


Xodium to release a Snapdragon 805 smartphone for $329 (RM1143)

In the past few months, many small manufacturers have managed to create a stir in the market by announcing affordable smartphones with high-end specs. Another such startup company, called Xodium is all set to release a smartphone with the latest Snapdragon 805 processor for less than $350 (RM1220). Unfortunately, there are very little details about the new company except for a website from where you can pre-order the device. As for the tech specs, the Xodium comes with a 2.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage with MicroSD card support. Featuring a 5.5-inch quad HD display up front, the company may have taken some inspiration from the recently unveiled Meizu MX4 Pro. As for the camera, you get a 16MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus and OIS along with a 5MP front camera sensor. It runs on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS and comes with a 3200mAh battery inside. You get all these for an incredible price of $329 (RM1143) for the 32GB version and $379 (RM1317) for the 64GB version. According to the website, the Xodium requires no invites or contests and will ship to any country in the world. This could well be vapourware though, so we recommend taking a wait and see approach just to be safe.[Source]


Xolo makes the Xolo Q900s Plus official claims lightest smartphone title

Xolo, the budget smartphone manufacturer has announced a new phone in the market called the Xolo Q900s Plus. This new device is the upgraded version of the Xolo Q900s which was launched back in July. The company claims that the Q900s Plus is the lightest Android smartphone available today, but at 100 grams, it has the same weight as the older model. Notable upgraded tech specs include a HD 4.7-inch display instead of qHD resolution and Android 4.4 KitKat OS out of the box instead of Android 4.3. Xolo has listed the device on it's website for $133 (RM465) but has not revealed any details about its availability of any possible Malaysia release date. The full tech specs and features of the device are given below.


Xpax Fantasy Fest 2015 by Celcom to return with a bang on 28 November 2015

Celcom Axiata Bhd Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin (center) flanked by Xpax Group Brand Manager Alvin Tan, (right) and Xpax Brand Manager Muhammad Izahar Mohd Noor (left) with special cosplayers during the Xpax Fantasy Fest 2015 launch

On 3 November 2015, it was announced that Xpax Fantasy Fest 2015 will return for a second time after the success of the previous one last year. It will be a two-day free entrance event, scheduled on 28 and 29 November at StarXpo, Kenanga Wholesale City (KWC) Jalan Gelugor, 10am - 10pm and is open for everyone including those who love games, anime and cosplay.

“This festival is an outlet to explore and express their creativity, including showcasing their skills in gaming, cosplay and anime. It gives them an opportunity to escape from their daily lives and share their thoughts and experience with the community. We invite everyone, both existing and new MAGIC SIM customers to share and experience this unique festival,with only having to purchase or reload with the RM5 starter pack during the event.” Zalman Aefendy Zainal Abidin, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer of Celcom Axiata Berhad.

Aside from having fun with all the games, anime and cosplay, MAGIC SIM customers will also get to experience and participate with games like the VR360 (virtual reality!), Purikura (free photo taking and digital print out on the spot) and FREE ramen (Naruto’s favourite) to the first 200 customers. In addition to that, they will get the priviledge to Meet and Greet with International and local AnimeSong Artists. They will be given a VIP express lane to get some photo shoot with celebrity cosplayers and autograph session; and stand a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Note 5!

But wait, there’s more! Attendees will be delighted to know that they can be the first to enjoy the new Street Fighter 5 (to be released in February 2016) game demo during the expo (all thanks to Celcom and Sony’s partnership). There will also be a cosplay competition, Dota 2 tournament, other gaming console games (FIFA 16 and Rocket League) as well as trading card games (Hearthstone, Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon and Vangard) competitions. Contestants will get a chance to win cash and prizes up to RM10000 total in their respective fields.

Speaking of games, MAGIC SIM customers are given a 10% discount on all Dota 2, Trading Card games and gaming peripherals in all Thunder Match outlets until the end of December 2015, sponsored by TMTonline.

The unique festival to be held at the end of November, Celcom is in collaboration with various prominent partners in the industry including Sony, Animax, Fallout Gaming, and TMTonline. For more information, visit https://www.xpax.com.my/fantasyfest2015 and see you there!


Xpax Pokéday event continues with Day 4 tomorrow and a 10% rebate for in-app purchases

In case you haven't heard, Xpax has been giving away 14500 PokéCoins per person at selected BlueCube outlets for more than a week now and tomorrow will be Day 4!

So far, the participating outlets that happened for the past 1 week were held in The Gardens Mall, Publika and Sunway Iconic. To keep updated on the whereabouts and time on Day 4 tomorrow, the only way to do so is going to their official Facebook page, hit 'Like' and stay tuned!

But that's not all, Xpax users are also granted a 10% rebate for in-app purchases if they pay with their Xpax credit, as well as getting Hi-Speed internet speed from 1AM - 7Am for just RM2 onwards.

The promo period will end on 28 August 2016, for more information about it, kindly visit Xpax's page to find out more and be safe when catching em' all!


Xpax internet data quota is now three times more with the same price from RM6

Today, Xpax is excited to announce a new awesome data plan. For the same pre-paid price, Xpax subscribers now get triple the quota and this will be for a limited time only starting today until 30 April 2018. They apply to any Xpax weekly or monthly plans and they will be able to enjoy the triple internet quota when they purchase Xpax Add-ons which include Facebook Walla, Instagram Walla, Video Walla and late night internet.

Here's how the new triple internet quota plan looks like:

Note: Data Rollover does not apply to Bonus quota. Bonus quota validity is two days for weekly subscriptions and three days for monthly subscriptions.

In addition, Xpax consumers can also enjoy the new upgraded Daily internet plan at RM3 (2GB) and RM5 (4GB). They can do so by logging on to the Xpax app or by dialling *118*2#.

For more information, visit their official pre-paid plan website right here and stay tuned for more Celcom news at TechNave.com.


Xpax introduces Music and Video Walla package for affordable entertainment starting from RM1

Today, Xpax has unveiled a new entertainment pack called the Video Walla and Music Walla. As the name suggest, the feature offers various entertainment content with unlimited music and 10GB data if video streaming for RM3 monthly and RM7 weekly respectively.

With unlimited data on Music Walla, Celcom and Xpax customers can enjoy numerous music content such as JOOX, Raku, KKBOX, Hungama Music and more than 30 local radio stations.

On the other hand, Video Walla offers multiple video contents from YouTube, iflix, Neflix, Tonton, Astro GO, dimsum, HeroTalkies, MOX Digital, Metro TV and DailyMotion. In addition, Celcom FIRST Platinum customers to get enjoy a 12-month premium access to iflix on Video Walla.

In conjunction with the upcoming Raya holidays, Xpax is also doing a promotion on the Walla feature. Until 30 June 2017, anyone who purchased the daily or weekly data will get double from the original amount as shown in the image.

To subscribe to Music and Video Walla, Xpax members can do so via Xpax app or through USSD *118#. It's that simple! For more information, kindly visit xpax.com.my to check it out.


Apple iPhone SE 4 will reportedly sport a 6.1-inch display with a notch

Apple is reportedly in the midst of manufacturing the fourth-generation iPhone SE and it may not be as compact as its predecessors. According to a new insight by Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst Ross Young, the iPhone SE 4 is likely to feature a 6.1-inch display with a notch.

That is considerably bigger than the third-generation iPhone SE which uses the iPhone 8’s body and features a 4.7-inch screen. In fact, the iPhone SE 4’s alleged screen size is even bigger than the iPhone 13 mini which sports a 5.47-inch display. Hence, if this rumour is true, it means that the days of the iPhone SE being a compact phone will be over.

According to MacRumours, Young’s prediction also meant that the iPhone SE 4 will feature Face ID, whereby TrueDepth camera arrays will be present inside the notch. This would make the upcoming iPhone SE the first of its lineup to feature Face ID and may also ditch Touch ID as the home button is likely to be removed with the addition of the notch.

Hence, it is likely that the iPhone SE 4 will be utilising the body of the popular iPhone XR but with updated internals. With the recycled design and an LCD display, Apple can keep the prices down but still retain exceptional performance with a newer SoC inside the device, just like how the tech giant has been doing in previous iPhone SE devices.

Of course, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Well, we just have to wait for the iPhone SE 4 to be unveiled to find out.

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


Xpax is offering 1GB of free data whenever you reload RM10 or more

Customers of Xpax can claim 1GB of free mobile data whenever they reload RM10 or more just by dialing *118*1*6# performing a reload. Since all prepaid plans and reloads are exempted from SST, you will be getting the exact value of the reload with no hidden charges involved. However do take note that the 1GB of free data is only valid for 24 hours from the start of the redemption.

On the flipside, there is no limit to how many times you can activate the free data in a day as long as you reload RM10 prior to activation. You can find out more about the Xpax free 1GB promo at their official website and for more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Xpax plans now comes with free 10GB Instagram Internet data

You already know Video Walla and Music Walla, but in today's news, Xpax has announced a new add-on has been added to the Walla lineup - Instagram Walla! For a limited time only, customers who subscribe to any Xpax Internet Plan will enjoy a free stack of 10GB worth of Internet data for Instagram.

That's just the tip of the iceberg, the company has also announced that the free 10GB Instagram Internet data will not deduct Instagram live story. At this moment, the lowest Xpax plan is RM3 for 1GB Daily Internet plan and it includes the free Insta data until the plan expires. To add on to that, WeChat, WhatsApp and Twitter will only be available when consumers purchase the Instagram Walla add-on.

It doesn't stop there, Xpax subscribers can still use their unused Internet quota from their internet plan subscription with Xpax’s newest feature - Data Rollover. As the name suggests, it allows consumers to bring forward their unused data, based on what is left from any of their previous Xpax Internet Plan or add-on subscription. Do take note, though, to make sure the data quota rollover is successful, you must remain active on the plans via auto-renewal or repurchase another plan before the existing plan expires.

For more information, kindly visit Xpax website to check it out.


Xpax reveals new EasyPhone instalment plan for prepaid users from as low as RM74 / month

Today, Xpax is introducing the first ever smartphone instalment plan for prepaid users called EasyPhone. This new instalment plan allows every Xpax subscriber to purchase a smartphone from as low as RM74 for 24 months, with choices of over 30 models from the likes of Apple, Samsung, Huawei, OPPO, Xiaomi and others that will be added in the near future.

Thanks to the partnership with AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad, Xpax users can easily purchase a smartphone without a need of using their credit card or any upfront payment. To add on to that, every new subscriber of EasyPhone will enjoy a monthly RM30 airtime that's included in the 24 monthly instalment plan, provided if you're still active.

Before you go and pick your smartphone, you are also required to provide supporting documents including information on their employment status for application which can be done either online or in a Blue Cube Store.

List of Apple iPhones available for the instalment plan

To register for it and finding out more information, everyone can do so through online right here or at the nearest Blue Cube store. Stay tuned for more Xpax news at TechNave.com.


Xpax unveils new Plans for up to 15GB no-split Internet and more

Xpax has unveiled its new Xpax Internet Plans offering up to 15GB of no-split Internet data. They will come with FREE Music Walla and Video Walla along with enhanced add-ons. Existing daily plans with free unlimited Music Walla are still available. Check out the Xpax Internet Plans below:

New Xpax Monthly Add-ons include Late Night Internet (15GB Internet), Facebook Walla (Free Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, WeChat) and Video Walla with 15GB all at only RM20. The Xpax SIM Starter pack is available at RM10 with monthly 10GB of FREE Basic internet and FREE 10GB Hi-Speed data for Facebook as long as the account remains active. Check out www.xpax.com.my for more info.


Xpax users can now enjoy roaming with 1-Day Basic Internet Pass from RM1 only

Nowadays, Xpax users just keep getting better stuff. It has been announced that if Xpax users are travelling overseas, they can enjoy an all-new Xpax 1-Day Basic Internet Pass at only RM1 at selected neighbouring countries including - Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines by default.

Xpax's new 1-Day Basic Internet Pass offers Basic Internet speed (text-based messages only) for WhatsApp, WeChat, Facebook Messenger and other social messaging apps. To subscribe to it, all you need to do is send a SMS <BASIC ROAM> to 28882 or dial *118# or via the Xpax App. Besides that, Xpax customers can also choose the following passes by dialling *118# with:

To find out more about the new Xpax 1-Day Basic Internet Pass at only RM1, kindly visit their official website right here.


Xperia XZ4 Compact leaked showing single camera rear and thick bezels in front

Leaked image of the Xperia XZ4 Compact appeared on Slashleaks showcasing a rather thick bezel at the top and bottom of the display in the front and a single rear camera. Similar to the Xperia XZ3 Compact, the device in question will have a smaller display with tech specs that are more budget-friendly than the larger Xperia XZ4.

We expect the Compact to come with the recently announced Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset codenamed SM6150 along with 4GB of RAM as well as 64GB of internal storage. Other than that, there is no official news on the pricing, and confirmed tech specs of the device. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt and for more updates, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


YES 4G LTE brought in Eric Cantona

Today, communications service provider YES 4G LTE brought in football legend Eric Cantona aka "King Eric" to a meet-and-greet session with the fans at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang.

Eric Cantona was welcomed by a huge number of fans with full of excitement shouting "Woo-Haa, Cantona" at the moment of his arrival.The retired footballer graciously answered every questions thrown at him and posed for photos.

"You should ask Liverpool fans whether I ever had a poor game against their team. United always won," said Cantona

"The goal in the FA Cup final against Liverpool is my greatest ever. I volleyed home the winning goal."

"The 1992-93 season was special, as United finished as league champions for the first time in 26 years. And the following season, we won it with many young players in the team," said Cantona

"I like karipap, kerepok lekor and satay, and a host of local food here. I also like the weather, though it is humid. "I consider Malaysia my second home," Cantona added.


YES 4G LTE coming to Malaysia in 2014

While Maxis, Celcom and other Telcos are currently offering higher-speed 4G LTE networks, YES 4G or YTL Communications has been rather quiet. This all changed when YES 4G announced that they would be coming out with their 4G LTE network in 2014. No specific Malaysia release dates were mentioned but the announcement is more or less official having come from Dato' Yeoh Seok Hong, Executive Director of YTL Communications. One interesting fact for the YES 4G LTE service is that rather than fall back onto 3G mobile connectivity, the YES 4G LTE will go to WiMAX should there be a problem connecting to the LTE network. No news on pricing but we should find out about this soon enough so stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.[Source]


YES 4G LTE mobile plans by YTL coming to Malaysia in full unequivocal force on 30 June 2016

After the recent co-launch with Samsung Malaysia's Galaxy J 2016 series last week, YTL recently held a buka puasa to fete Malaysia's media and in turn reveal some of their plans for Malaysia's future YES mobile 4G LTE users. Granted, they themselves have admitted that they have been relatively quiet but this has mainly because they have been strengthening their 4G LTE network to achieve fast and dense connections over 85% of the nation.

Mr. Wing K. Lee, CEO, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd with Mr. Lee Jui Siang, Vice President of IT and Mobile, Samsung Mobile Electronics showing off the Samsung Galaxy J 2016 series with each coming with a free YES 4G LTE SIM card (while stocks last)

The big reveal last week showed off their Voice over LTE but at the buka puasa they also maintained that they are the only Malaysia 4G LTE provider to fully maximize their spectrum. With their mobile plans set for a launch on 30 June 2016, they felt that the timing for the release is just right as the amount of 4G LTE capable devices and users has increased enough for a compelling price tag with their upcoming mobile plans.

At Yes, we are about helping to close Malaysia's digital divide so it was only right for us to launch the network everywhere, all at once. We feel that doing it in phases would only serve to deepen this gap and that was why we were not going to extend this divide. Also in addition to that, nationwide coverage is required to make VoLTE a reality across our 4G network and we're proud to be the first Malaysian Telco to do it! Some other telcos are still relying on circuit switch fallback on 2G and 3G but we wanted to make sure our customers have 4G everywhere. Mr. Wing K. Lee, CEO, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd

Having had the chance to test these upcoming mobile plans first hand with the Samsung Galaxy J1 2016, all we can say is that it is impressive. However, their existing WiMAX users will not be forgotten with 30 mHz of their 80 mHz spectrum allotment reserved for these users. With 4300 base stations built over the last 5 years, they are looking to build more sites soon, hopefully expanding their network unequivocally into East Malaysia within the next 5 to 6 months.

Speedtest.net results of the YES 4G LTE prepaid SIM card at JW Mariott Kuala Lumpur

Check out our live testing of the YES 4G LTE prepaid SIM


YES 4G LTE plans from 10GB per RM48/month + VoLTE YES Altitude smartphone launched

YES 4G LTE was launched with a “DOUBLE DOUBLE” bang today as YTL announced various mobile 4G LTE broadband plans and a 4G LTE VoLTE-capable smartphone called the Yes Altitude in one go. While there are 5 postpaid plans available at the moment, the “DOUBLE DOUBLE” YES 4G LTE plans offer data on both the 4G LTE and 4G Broadband networks in one lump sum, anytime at any place with no catches. Check out the plans below:

The Yes Altitude is actually priced separately at only RM399 with quite decent tech specs including a Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor, 5-inch HD display, 1GB RAM and 8GB storage but we’ll be doing a first impressions hands-on on it later. The Yes Altitude comes free with their “HERO” plan which offers up to 24GB of data, with 16GB on the new all-IP YES 4G LTE network and 8GB on the existing 4G broadband network at an affordable RM70 per month. You will be expected to pay a 1 month Advance payment which will be rebated afterwards and non-Malaysians will have to pay a RM100 deposit while contracts remain at 1 year for now.

A whole bunch of other devices were also on display, and will be offered along with the aforementioned YES 4G LTE mobile plans. These devices include the newly released Huawei P9 Plus, Xiaomi Mi 5, Xiaomi Mi Max, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and more. All phones and devices support the pure Voice-over-LTE without any switching for HD quality voice calls and you not only get the device, you also get a free YES device or router. Check out the YES site for more details.

YTL have not forgotten about the prepaid crowd with a starter pack starting from RM10 (inclusive of GST!) featuring 500MB of 4G LTE Internet for free to go with free basic Internet, free calls and SMS within the YES network and 9 sen for calls or SMS to other networks. There don't appear to be many catches as free basic Internet is available as long as the account is active but you are limited to the free 500MB of 4G LTE Internet for just 7 days. Like the postpaid plans, the prepaid datapacks are quite generous with 4GB of data either on the 4G LTE or 4G broadband network for just RM30. Validity remains at 30 days maximum for all packs though.

Seeing double double? Nope, those are all the twins that were at the launch including the two twin emcees


Apple iPhone SE Malaysia pre-order: A15 Bionic chipset & 5G, starting price from RM2099

Today, Apple has brought back the iPhone SE once again and it's the third generation of its lineup. The iPhone SE name has not changed but it's the 2022 edition that sports some of the iPhone 13 series tech and specs and features. Here's what you need to know.

For starters, the iPhone SE now has the same A15 Bionic chipset which is the same as the iPhone 13 series. If you're familiar with this chipset, it says a lot about its processing power and performance. Apple didn't disclose the memory capacity, we can confirm on the Apple Malaysia website that there will be a 64GB, 128GB and 256GB variant.

The iPhone SE has the same 4.7-inch Retina Display but uses the same glass material as the iPhone 13 series, making it the toughest glass in the SE lineup. The Touch ID home button remains which should prove popular as the preferred unlocking method due to the pandemic. It also features 5G connectivity and IP67 water and dust resistance rating.

Other than that, there is only a single 12MP primary camera with all the latest iOS 15 camera software. There are also only three colours in black, white and the popular (PRODUCT) RED. The starting price from the lowest to the highest variant starts from RM2099, followed by RM2299 and RM2799.

Meanwhile, Apple also announced a new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro in Alpine Green that is inspired by the jungle green scheme. All these new iPhone models pre-order for the Malaysian market will begin on 18 March 2022 and will launch on 25 March 2022, nationwide.

What do you think of the new iPhone SE announcement? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YES 4G LTE vs Webe mobile connection comparison: Which one is faster?

Just yesterday, both YES 4G LTE by YTL and Webe digital launched their mobile plans for Malaysia. Both are using WiMax technology to help support their 4G connectivity and offer some super interesting features to stay connected. Since we had both the YES 4G LTE prepaid SIM card and a Webe digital SIM we took them for a spin with Speedtest.net to check speed and connections in random locations around Malaysia. Which was faster and more stable? Read on to find out.

We used the Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 fitted with both the YES 4G LTE prepaid SIM card and the Webe digital SIM card thanks to the dual-SIM dual standby nature of the entry-level Galaxy J1 2016. The YES 4G LTE prepaid SIM card was put into Slot 1 while the Webe digital SIM card was placed into Slot 2. Both SIM Slots on the Galaxy J1 2016 support 4G LTE, making it an ideal device to test both SIM cards at the same time.

We then used the Speedtest.net app to test each network, making sure to turn off each SIM card and switch the data network using the SIM Card Manager. We tested in random locations in, around and outside of Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley with double tests where possible.

Since the Webe digital mobile plan is based on the P1 WiMax technology (in that it uses the P1 WiMax base station network) we were rather skeptical about its performance. Being a long time P1 subscriber, the fastest I’ve had it at was 5Mbps downloads and 1Mbps uploads, but the performance now reached speeds past 30Mbps downloads and 7Mbps uploads, more than double its previous performance. Inquiries with acquaintances in TM revealed that they had upgraded this performance with new cores, hence, the much improved performance below:

YES 4G LTE by YTL on the other hand showed equal if not better performance for the most part with speeds reaching past 50Mbps downloads and nearly 10Mbps uploads at their recent Buka Puasa event. These speeds are also faster in more sites compared to the Webe digital network. Signal strength was about equal throughout though but in terms of reliability, we had nearly no connection issues at all with YES 4G LTE, while Webe recorded some network connection issues when testing.

Bandar Baru Bangi Seksyen 1 - YES 4G LTE

Bandar Baru Bangi Seksyen 9 - YES 4G LTE

Clearly, these are early days still with both the YES 4G LTE and Webe digital mobile plans just starting. Their networks have yet to be taxed fully (we can just imagine how the Webe network will be with all the unlimited data, calls and SMS being spammed) and our own testing did not cover YouTube, music streaming or Voice-over-LTE. However, in terms of initial connection speeds and reliability, the YES 4G LTE obviously provided faster connections in both downloads and uploads along with better overall stability.

We did find a dead zone where both YES 4G LTE and Webe digital did not work at all, but both networks have yet to reach 100% coverage and both are still growing, with more base stations being added every day by each side. We’ll be doing more detailed testing for each network soon but this early comparison should give you a rough idea as to which network you should try out. Overall, we’re mighty impressed by both and the future looks bright for connected Malaysians so stay tuned for more at TechNave.com.


YES 4G is giving away free 40GB data to all B40s starting today

Today, YES 4G from YTL Communications announced that they are providing free 40GB of mobile data to the B40. As part of the Kasi Up initiative, it's called the YES KASI UP B40 as long as you're part of the B40 category.

If you are a family member and has a kid that goes to a government school, the YES KASI UP B40 plan can be claimed on www.yes.my/kasiupB40 or via the MyYes app. While applying for the plan, every B40 member will need to provide his or her contact details so that the YES SIM card can be delivered. If you activated it on the app, the data will be valid for 60 days.

Currently, YES KASI UP B40 marks the fifth initiative by YES 4G to help Malaysians stay connected during this pandemic. Previously, the company also launched YES Databack in collaboration with Shopee Malaysia, as well as YES Kasi Up Prepaid 15 and YES Kasi Up Postpaid 49. The YES Kasi Up Refer & Earn was also part of these prepaid and postpaid plans.

So there you have it, you can start applying for the YES KASI UP B40 plan now. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YES 5G prepaid and postpaid plans are upgraded with extra hotspot data for free

A few hours ago, YES 5G just announced that every user of its FT5G Unlimited Prepaid Plan, Yes Infinite and Yes Infinite+ Postpaid Plans will be getting 12GB and an extra 10GB of hotspot data respectively. The extra hotspot data applies to both 5G and 4G connectivity and the upgrade is free of charge.

In the FT5G Unlimited Prepaid Plan, the initial hotspot data that is shared between 5G and 4G was 9GB. Other than that, nothing else is changed since it has unlimited 5G and 4G (at 7Mbps and SD streaming), as well as unlimited calls to other local networks. All the monthly payment across the aforementioned plans remains the same too which you can refer to the promo images below.

That said, do make sure that your smartphone is eligible for Digital Nasional Berhad's single 5G wholesale network. You can check your MyYes app for the update too. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YES Mobile introduces 4G KONFEM UNLIMITED POSTPAID PLAN from as low as RM46

Today, YES Mobile is proud to announce that it has a brand new postpaid plan called 4G KONFEM UNLIMITED POSTPAID plan with the starting price as low as RM46 per month only. For real? Yes, for real so read below on more details!

For starters, there are three types of KONFEM postpaid plans, it has the Unlimited 49, 79 and 99 with all unlimited internet data pool. So what are the differences if all having the same unlimited data? Well, there seems to be a speed cap for all three, starting with 5Mbps, 7Mbps and no speed cap limit for the biggest one, KONFEM (yes, we're going to do this lol a lot). The SMS and voice are the same as well as shown at the table below.

Option with contract, with terms and conditions apply while stocks last

KONFEM Turbo add-ons, only for Unlimited 49 and 79

Voice Bundle Pack, not applicable to KONFEM Unlimited 99 with contract

In addition to that, YES also KONFEM that there are unlimited VoLTE calls but only for Unlimited 99 with a contract. There's also KONFEM Turbo Daily to provide unlimited data without any speed cap from RM5 a day, but only for Unlimited 49 and 79 only. But for voice calls, it will be 2 cents per minute with the purchase of YES voice packs from as low as RM10 for 500 minutes, and RM20 for 1000 minutes of quality VoLTE calls. I know, quite confusing but that's why we got the tables for your reference.

If you want to KONFEM more information about YES’ latest promotions and plans, you can visit the nearest YES Stores or check out the YES’ official website and YES Online Store.


YES Renews Promo Valuepacks

In a move that may delight those of us who are online and mobile during the oddest of hours, YES are offering double the quota for ValuePacks on off-peak and on-peak usage. The peak data runs from 8AM until 2AM while the off-peak data ranges from 2AM to 8AM. These special promo ValuePacks are being offered until 2 August 2013 with existing 1Malaysia ValuePack, ValuePack 68 and ValuePack 150 being offered as well.

In related news, as of 1 August 2013, any accumulated data, calls and SMS will be automatically forfeited after 30 days regardless if you top up a new ValuePack. Existing customers get 90 days to use up their accumulated data. YES have also revised their Prepaid Plan as with the new "Yes PRepaid Plan" you no longer need to spend a minimum of RM30 a month to keep the account valid. Tacking on some additional value, YES are also offering quarterly Bonus data based on your quarterly top up:

This new revision makes it better for casual users who don't have high data needs, but High data users may find the 30 day expiry a bit frustrating. For more YES telco deals click here but if you need more information regarding the ValuePack details can be found at the main YES site while the Yes Prepaid Plan can be found here.


YES introduces the KONFEM 4G LTE and KONFEM TURBO add-ons for Prepaid Plans + Bersama Kita Bahagia video by YES 4G

In conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebrations, YES has introduced the KONFEM 4G LTE as well as the KONFEM TURBO Prepaid data add-on where users can enjoy unlimited data at RM30 for 30 days while the latter will provide a speed boost to their 4G LTE connection speed.

On another note, YES ambassadors such as Neelofa and Jack Lim has starred in a video which is titled “Bersama Kita Bahagia” which shows various walks of life coming together to show their love and joy to the nation. YES has also announced the “Chan Mali Chan #SemuaAdaChance” campaign as well, starting from now until 15 November 2018, YES is giving away various prizes such as a Samsung Note 9, Samsung Galaxy S9+, or even up to a Perodua Myvi just by signing up for either a YES Postpaid or Prepaid plan.

Video courtesy of YES4G's youtube channel

To increase your chance of winning the prizes mentioned, simply sign up for the highest Postpaid plan or reload your prepaid plan as much as possible. You could also double your chance of winning by using your Touch ‘n Go e-wallet to reload your YES Prepaid plan. For more informations about the “Chan Mali Chan #SemuaAdaChance” campaign check out YES' official website and for more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


YES is rewarding customers with the "30 Days 30 Phones" contest + Festive Raya Bundle

Subscribe to any YES 4G Bundle plans for a chance win different smartphones daily starting from 8 June 2018 until 7 July 2018 with YES’s “30 Days 30 Phones” contest.

Contestants are required to follow these easy steps in order to take part in this contest. First off, the contestants are required to sign on for an eligible 4G plans. Plans eligible to participate in the contest includes any YES 4G LTE postpaid bundle plan, and YES 4G LTE Prepaid SIM Pack with a reload amount of no less than RM10 during the contest period.

Next, Contestants are able to have up to 40 entries to increase their chance of winning a smartphone. Not only that, contestants are required to like Yes4G’s Facebook page as well. Contestants that are shortlisted will be given a phone call and they are required to answer 3 simple questions. If they contestants gets all of the questions correct, they will then be eligible to win the smartphone of the day.

On another note, YES 4G is offering a new festive Raya bundle promotion with new sign-ups of the Yes 4G LTE Postpaid 48 Plan which comes with a free smartphone such as the Xiaomi Redmi 5, YES Altitude 2, and the Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro. For more details on the “30 Days 30 Phones” contest or the festive Raya bundle. Head over to the nearest YES Store, or check out their official website. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


YES named the best 4G LTE speed and availability in Malaysia by OpenSignal

In case you're wondering. the speed shown on the display is 107.18Mbps

Today, YES is proud to announce that they have been ranked the Best 4G LTE speed and availability in Malaysia. This marks the first ever for the company for achieving such feat since YES 4G LTE service and VoLTE has only launched about 15 months ago, and now they are recognized by the global industry standard for analysis of on-device mobile experience.

As a new contender in OpenSignal's industry reports, YES not only top the chart with the overall download speed but also beating the rest of the local telco operators in providing the best 4G LTE signal availability. According to the report, YES subscribers are able to connect to the 4G LTE signal at 93.2% of the time, ahead of the second competitor by 13%. The high score surpasses the country's other four main operators that provided LTE signal less than 74% of the time. For download speed, YES gets ahead of the curve again with an average download speed of 19.3Mbps and 16.6Mbps for global average 4G LTE download speed.

Since 2010, YTL Communications has been working closely with the Ministry of Education to raise young leaders with 1BestariNet programme in all primary and secondary national schools, where around 10 million students, teachers and parents were given Internet access to lean on a cloud-based learning platform. This has caught Google's attention as well as a visit by the Minister of Education of Finland.

On the other hand, YES also took home the "Most Innovative Voice Service" from Telecom Asia Awards 2017, for being the first in Malaysia to provide the nation VoLTE service.

YES seems to kick off to a great start this year, let's see what else the company can offer for Malaysia for the rest of the year. Stay tuned for more YES news at TechNave.com.


YES now offers free 5GB data with every RM50 spent and a new RM1 YES Kasi Up prepaid 15 promo on Shopee

Today, YTL Communications just announced another promotion campaign for the year-end. Apart from the YES Kasi prepaid and postpaid plans, this new campaign is called YES Databack and it offers free Internet data redemption for every purchase made on Shopee.

Through this collaboration with Shopee, every YES prepaid and postpaid users can receive 5GB data for free as long as they spend RM50 on the Shopee app. In case you're wondering, each YES user can redeem up to a total of 100GB and to reach that, you would need to spend a total amount of RM1000 (lol). By the way, the users will receive a data voucher code where they can copy and paste it into their YES app, then the free 5GB data will be credited into the YES user's account.

The voucher has a limited lifespan of 4 months, though, but we think the 5GB can be easily used within that period. In addition to that, YES's official store on Shopee is having a RM1 SIM card promotion for the Kasi Up Prepaid 15. It has 10GB worth of data, 30 Days validity and free delivery to your doorstep.

You can read more about it on their online store here. If you want to know more about the new Kasi Up prepaid and postpaid plans, visit our news coverage right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YES preparing to launch online pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+

By now, you should already know that the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ price tag are officially announced by Samsung Malaysia. Many telcos and online portals are getting ready to announce their pre-order for the Samsung flagships, but mobile 4G brand YES wants to be first to tell you that they are also participating and you can pre-order the devices through them.

It will be available on 11 April 2017 for customers to pre-order online in their YES Online Store. Just a friendly reminder, the price for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are RM3299 and RM3699 respectively (inclusive of GST), customers who also pre-order either of the devices will be eligible with YES 4G LTE postpaid plans.

Stay tuned for more YES news at their website and at TechNave.com!


Apple iPhone SE Plus is in the making

Before the latest Apple iPhone lineup arrives in the next coming weeks, we've received a piece of good news that might excite you even more. After launching the iPhone 12 series, it looks like Apple will bring another iPhone SE to the market too. It is rumoured to be called iPhone SE Plus and it will make an appearance next year.

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone SE Plus will use the same case as the iPhone XR or iPhone 8. The screen of the device is also expected to be either 5.5-inch or 6.1-inch and sports an LCD panel. Other than that, the analyst also mentioned that the iPhone will use the Touch ID button again to reduce costs.

However, it might be sad for you to hear that the device won't come with the latest communication technology which is 5G. It is said excluding the technology helps with reducing costs. After all, the big focus of the iPhone SE Plus would still be on the 5nm A14 Bionic chip. The analyst said that the device could come in the second half of 2021.

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


YES to provide 150 million GB of free data during latest MCO

Now that another movement control order (MCO) is in place, all of us are going to be stuck at home for another two weeks, or maybe even more. We need to be able to stay connected to the Internet in that duration, but not everyone has broadband. With that in mind, YES will be giving away free data again.

YTL Communications announced earlier today that it plans to give away 150 million GB of free data to Malaysians during MCO. However, there's a catch. The free data will be available via the YES DATABACK, which is tied to the Shopee e-commerce platform. To be specific, every time you spend RM50 on Shopee, you'll get to redeem 5GB of data, with a monthly maximum of 100GB. The good news: All your purchases made in December 2020 will count.

Besides the free data, YES will be offering its YES Kasi Up Prepaid 15 plan for a discounted rate. The plan normally costs RM15 per month for 10GB of data, but new YES customers can now buy the SIM card on Shopee for just RM1. Also, the delivery will be free. For more details on the above, check out promo page on Shopee.

Now that this is happening, we may see the return of free and unrestricted 1GB data daily from telcos. We'll keep an eye out for those and update you all when it happens. For other news like this, do stay tuned to TechNave.com.


YTL Communications assures the public that the YES Altitude 3 phones are safe to use

YES Altitude 3 photo credit to maychor from Shopee

By now, most of you should be aware of the burnt phones that happened last week. To refresh your memory, these phones (YES Altitude 3) were provided under the Jaringan Prihatin Program and there were two cases where both models caught fire. YTL Communications also reached out to us to give their statement and assures us the phones are still safe to use.

According to the company, they launched an investigation on the two incidents and brought the phones back to their laboratory for testings. Their reports indicate the phones didn't explode as the displays of the phones were still workable. In the first incident, the issue appears to be confined to the battery and the phone is still fully functional with a new battery.

As for the second incident, it was reported that the phone was received by Encik Mohd Najif bin Ahmad back in August 2020 under the YTL Foundation's Learn From Home initiative. Apparently, the phone was using a third-party rapid charger alongside an old third-party charging cable when the incident took place. The family tend to charge the phone by placing it inside a short pocket hung by the wall, where the wall socket was located high on the wall.

YTL Communications' manufacturing partners - China Mobile and UTime Limited also did an audit of the production and quality control data from the production run of the YES Altitude smartphones. They have confirmed that YES Altitude smartphones are fully in compliance with all pertinent international health and safety certifications, including CE (Conformitè Europëenne), and are safe for use.

Wing K Lee, YTL Communications CEO would like to give assurance to the public that the company's phones are safe. He also put a reminder to only use original chargers supplied with the relevant phones and quality SIRIM certified charging cables that are in good condition. Stay safe and stay tuned for trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YTL and FrogAsia collaborate to help government school students learn from home

Due to the Movement Control Order (MCO), schools across the country have been forced to close. With the looming possibility of an extension to the MCO, parents are looking for other ways to continue their kids' education. To aid students who attend government schools, YTL Foundation is launching the "Learn From Home Initiative".

The initiative is a collaboration between YES (a subsidiary of YTL) and FrogAsia. Through the initiative, students will get access to FrogPlay Mobile a mobile app that provides questions for core subjects taught in our national syllabus. The questions will be based on material provided by Pelangi and will be in the form of game quizzes, to keep the school children interested.

Also, parents can get a free 4G YES prepaid SIM card for each child. Each SIM card will provide 40GB of data that will be valid for a total of 60 days. Assuming the MCO is not prolonged, this should be more than enough for you to ensure your kids continue to learn during this period.

You can find more details about the program and request the free SIM card from the YTL Foundation website. With that said, will you be using this service to help your kid learn from home? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.

[Update] The MCO has officially been extended till 15 April 2020, so this initiative has even more value in our opinion.


Yahoo Groups will be gone for good on 15 December 2020

Are you surprised that Yahoo is still around? Well, they are still here to stay but it was officially announced that Yahoo Groups will shut down on 15 December 2020. Verizon, an American telco that bought the company three years ago, is also planning to take down groups.yahoo.com website offline for real and for good.

Obviously, this shouldn't come as a surprise as there are plenty of other popular online group platforms such as Reddit, Facebook, Google and others. That may be the case, but Verizon also played a role in "killing" the Yahoo Groups on last October by disallowing users to create new discussions, as well as deleting all the users' past contents on 14 December 2019.

With the new announcement, Verizon also said that Yahoo Groups users can't even create new groups (lol) so only the email function will work until then. It's kinda weird for the company to shut it down but we guess that they are not seeing any profits and progress, so it was only natural to shut it down and save their expense.

Do you use Yahoo Groups? Or have you ever been a member? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Yahoo hacked – this time involving a billion accounts

There was news a few months ago that a large scale hacking event transpired involving Yahoo accounts, which amounted to about half a million different accounts. Now a new report has surfaced, stating that the data breech is bigger than expected. A further 1 billion accounts was compromised, on top of the previous number of account.

Information compromised may have included names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and there’s a possibility that some security questions and answers were also compromised. Yahoo believes the reason for the breach was that a hacker was able to figure out how to forge cookies to gain access to these accounts. Yahoo already started to email affected customers on this matter, and have taken steps to rectify this issue.

This doesn’t bode well for the former Internet giant, as more user are likely to jump ship to other providers after this incident. Are you affected by this latest data breech and change as well?


Yahoo unveils the Yahoo Lite app that's only 1MB in size on Google Play

It seems that Yahoo has recently unveiled the Yahoo Lite app which can be downloaded via the Google Play Store starting from today onwards. The difference between the base app compared to the Lite is that the latter only takes up 1MB of space while maintaining the core functionality of the app.

Furthermore, it seems that Yahoo plans on adding more functionality and features while keeping the size of the app to a minimum. With that said, if you’re interested in trying out Yahoo’s Lite app, you can download it via the Google Play Store if you own an Android device.

Would you be interested in trying out Yahoo Lite? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Year on TikTok feature shows your favourite clips of 2020

From the Trump administration demanding ByteDance to sell TikTok to major data leaks, 2020 has certainly been a rough year for TikTok as a company. But that's got nothing to do with general users. For us, there's plenty in 2020 to look back to fondly and the app now does that for you.

TikTok has announced a new update that will add Year on TikTok, a feature that lets you see your collection of favourite clips of the year. There will also be some top "vibes" that the app will include, based on the genre of clips you watch. You can access these via the Discover page or the app's "For You" feed. If you're new to TikTok, the app will show you TikTok's default Top 100 list.

Besides that, the company is also hosting a TikTok Trendsetter Awards contest for the Southeast Asia region. As the name suggests, this is a creative contest, with the theme of solving real-world marketing problems. The contest is open for individuals and creative agencies till 15 January 2021, so do check it out if you're interested.

Going back to our initial topic, how's your Year on TikTok been like? Do share the screenshots on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Yes 5G GeForce NOW cloud gaming in Malaysia will be priced at RM40 per month

Yes 5G initially announced that their access to the NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming service was on exclusive BETA for Yes customers. We already checked it out with our first impressions article and video but that BETA period is coming to a close this 13 April 2023. However, they’ve also announced that it will now be priced at RM40 per month after the BETA. [Update] Yes have come out with RM30 per month instead, but for the full details check it out here.

Yes customers will get some exclusive benefits though, with the first 6 months at 25% off. This means if you’re a Yes customer, you can get access to NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW platform for RM30 for the first 6 months, but you'll have to pay RM40 like normal after that.

While it isn’t exactly the same RM15 price point or lower that the Xbox PC Game pass is currently offering (we were hoping for a lower price, sigh), if you have a fast enough Internet then you can technically play AAA PC games on your tablet, smart TV or non-gaming laptop. What do you think? Would you pay RM40 a month for that? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com

Here's our first impressions video of the Yes 5G NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform using the GhostRunner demo. Check out all the details in the article.


Yes 5G NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming first impressions - surprisingly playable?!

As per the recent announcement, Yes 5G is offering cloud gaming via NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW platform. Available exclusively to Yes 5G customers on Beta, we managed to try it out and while it certainly sounds promising, considering the state of our 5G networks we have to admit that we were somewhat hesitant. Read on to find out our first impressions of the NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform powered by Yes 5G and see if it’s the cloud gaming streaming platform for you.

If you don’t know what cloud gaming is, it basically allows you to choose from available games on NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW servers. These servers equipped with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX graphic cards will run your game on maximum settings and then stream it to your device. In this way, you do not need to have a gaming device that is ultra powerful and you don’t need to install the game on your device either. However, if your device only has a 720p HD screen then don't expect it to output 1080p FHD.

Yes, NVIDIA's GeForce NOW was introduced 2 years ago

Trying it out on a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with the Yes 5G Prepaid FT5G Unlimited we tried it on both the phone itself as well as with Samsung Dex. Both worked but because most of the games on the platform are originally PC games, many of them needed a keyboard and mouse to play. We used a bluetooth mouse and keyboard for testing but more on that in a bit.

Most of the games listed will also need either an EA account or a Steam account, so if you haven’t purchased a game like Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam you won’t be able to play it for free on the GeForce NOW platform. However, the main benefits about cloud gaming like this are that you won’t have to install it on your device, you don’t need to dial down the settings to suit your device and your device does not get excessively hot when playing the game.

To sign up for the beta, you will need a working credit or debit card with at least RM1 available. While the beta is free for Yes customers or RM0 for a month or so (or at least until 10/04/2023), it will test your card by deducting RM1 from it.

Don’t worry, they will then return it to your account. There are a few other conditions as well like a 6 hour non-stop gaming per session limitation but we think 6 hours of non-stop gaming should be more than enough to satisfy most people.

Yes, it's RM0 for now but it is still on Beta

Trying out one of the Instant-free play demo games, we chose GhostRunner, which is a first-person action-platform game where you wall-run and take out surprisingly accurate gunmen with a sword. While you don’t have to use your 5G to play, since our 5G connection was going at 500Mbps and our Home Wifi was going at less than 100Mbps we used the Yes 5G and turned off the WiFi.

At the time of testing, the Yes 5G connection for this game session was about 500Mbps

Gameplay was very smooth and loading took almost no time at all. We did find that it took a while for the bluetooth keyboard to register initially, but after a bit of waiting it worked with almost no lag between the keypress and the actual action. As advertised, the phone did not get as hot as it would normally get if we were to run a game like Genshin Impact on maximum settings directly from the phone.

Nearly nothing except for the GeForce NOW app (which needs about 160MB of storage)  was downloaded to the phone and everything ran perfectly fine. However, our 5G did cut out once and when that happened, the game completely stopped or froze. We had to force quit the app and get a connection again to make it run once more.

You will need the EA app or Steam or Ubisoft Connect to play certain games, and you will have to buy certain games from those platforms too

Due to this instability, once in a while speeds dropped down to 30 to 50 Mbps and the game became very laggy. You could still play it, but it wasn’t as enjoyable. Because of this, if your 5G connection is unstable, you might want to pass on this cloud gaming platform.

According to the site, you can play the GeForce NOW app on a laptop, desktop, smartphone, tablet and smart TV, but they have to meet certain requirements (like 2021 / 2022 Samsung TVs only). You can also play using the gamepad on some games with support for Xbox Wireless controllers, Sony PS5 Dual Sense and DualShock4 controllers and more but we didn’t have any on hand to test.

Yes, you can play on your Smart TV, but only those that support it

Overall, the NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform powered by Yes 5G is surprisingly polished and playable. There’s a very good selection of some of the latest games including Cyberpunk 2077, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Genshin Impact and more. Depending on the price and how fast your Yes 5G connection is, our first impressions of this cloud gaming platform powered by Yes 5G are very good.

Considering that the Xbox PC Game pass in Malaysia is currently being offered for RM15, we’d like to see this sort of pricing for the NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform powered by Yes 5G too (or maybe even lower? lol). However, this cloud gaming platform definitely has more benefits in that you don’t need a powerful system to run AAA games that will stream on maximum settings.

However, this does mean that you’ll only be able to enjoy playing if you’re in KL, Putrajaya and locations where the Yes 5G connection is strong and stable. If you’re in a location with poor Yes 5G connectivity then we’d recommend you wait a while, at least for the coverage in your area to improve. It is also still in Beta, so you should expect it to have some bugs as well.

If you’re still using 4G then this also means that there’s one more reason for you to finally make that upgrade to 5G as well. While Yes 5G may be the first to do cloud gaming in Malaysia, we expect the other telcos to also likely launch their cloud gaming platforms soon too.

So, would you wait or get a Yes 5G SIM just to try out the NVIDIA GeForce NOW platform? Share your thoughts and cloud gaming experience in the comments below or on our Facebook page. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news on tech.


Yes 5G NVIDIA GeForce NOW plans now available for Malaysians, starting price from RM30/month

In the mid of March 2023, Yes 5G launched an NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming service beta in Malaysia and it seems that the product is now available to the masses. Not only is it eligible for Yes customers but even non-Yes customers as well.

Officially, the GeForce NOW monthly fee by Yes is RM30 per month. However, if you choose to go for the annual plan, it will be just RM300 per year which can save you RM60. Both plans have the same benefits such as RTX On, 6 hours of gaming per session, and access to many video games that are available on PC gaming platforms like Steam and others.

Yes 5G NVIDIA plans for non-Yes customers

On the other hand, the monthly and annual fees for non-Yes customers are RM50 and RM500 respectively. With the same benefits, it's a RM20 difference compared to the former but if you're ok with it, you could save up to RM100 if you go for the annual plan. If we are being honest, that's quite a steep fee to play your games.

Do note that if you have subscribed to either one of the plans, make sure you also have an account on Steam, Epic Games Store, EA Play/Origins, UPlay by Ubisoft, GOG, and others. We also did a first hands-on experience with Yes 5G NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming so do check out our impressions if you want to know more.


Apple iPhone SE beats iPhone 6s in AnTuTu benchmark

While the upcoming Apple iPhone SE may have the same tech specs or hardware as the higher-end (and higher-priced) iPhone 6s, it turns out that the smaller iPhone SE may be better, at least where AnTuTu is concerned. A recent testing showed that the iPhone SE scored 134358 in AnTuTu while the iPhone 6s managed 129990.

Both scores are absolutely awesome though, beating out most other phones but it appears that the iPhone 6s Plus remains the highest of the three at 137420. The iPhone SE is currently available on order at the Apple Store in the US, but it has yet to arrive at the Apple Malaysia Store. The Apple Malaysia Store has stopped selling the iPhone 5S but there are still no specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet. Stay tuned for more updates.


Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway first impressions

It’s an unfortunate truth but not everyone can get fibre Internet connectivity, especially here in Malaysia. Looking to offer a broadband Internet with similar speeds to fibre Internet, YTL has come out with their Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway. How does it deliver? Find out in our first impressions of the Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway below.

Looking much like a mini humidifier, the Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway does not take up much space but it does require a nearby power socket. The unit itself does not have a power button, turning on when you turn on the power. No drilling required but the lack of any built-in battery means that it isn’t very portable.

On the front there's just a single Yes logo

On the top, there are cooling vents... yes, it looks like a mini humidifier

On the back there's the power socket, WPS button, USB Type C port and status LEDs

Perhaps to not bother people with flickering lights, the status LEDs are located at the back side along with the power socket, an RJ45 LAN socket, a USB Type C port and a WPS button. I have to say though, that if something is wrong, it does make it a bit annoying to have to look at the back of the device to see which status lights are not working correctly.

The rest of the unit is white with a single Yes logo on the front and cooling vents on the top and bottom. The slot for the Yes 5G SIM card is located on the bottom with a silicone cover.

The bottom of the unit is where you insert the Yes 5G SIM card. (we've erased certain portions like the password and other details)

While you may have to download the MyYes app and activate the SIM if you get a new pack, ours was already set up, so we can’t show you the process or the tracking features in the app. The guide does indicate that to set up your MyYes account you may have to verify your ID and face though.

However, like other Yes SIM cards, the MyYes app should allow you to track your usage, redeem Databack, top up your account and so forth. Once the unit is turned on you can access WiFi via the YES_5G_FOR_ALL_1059 SSID but you can customize it like any other WiFi 6 router by opening 192.168.0.1 in your Internet browser and entering the details underneath the unit.

According to the folks at Yes, the Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway delivers up to 120 Mbps Internet speeds despite the fact that 5G can go at top speeds of 1.5 Gbps. I have to say, I was sort of expecting the Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway to always deliver around 120 Mbps speeds but unfortunately that isn’t the case.

Rather, Internet speeds near the unit are around 60 Mbps to 90 Mbps and our testing area was certainly in the Yes 5G supported coverage map. These speeds are still somewhat better than say the unifi fibre 100 Mbps package which averaged around 30 Mbps to 70 Mbps in the same area though. The video speedtest showed that the Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway could handle 4K video with ease.

Ookla speedtests behind walls like in the bathroom weren't as good but still passable

However, moving further away from the unit or behind walls significantly reduces these speeds. In the bathroom for example, the Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway delivered about 30 Mbps to 60 Mbps speeds and mostly 1080p full HD video. This didn’t happen for the WiFi 6 router bundled together with the unifi fibre 100 Mbps package.

Trying it out for gaming, the unit provides rather fluctuating connectivity in terms of stability. However, the speeds do tend to stay in the higher speed ranges. In Genshin Impact, the connectivity or Ping never turned red but instead mostly stayed yellow. This results in relatively lag free gaming but it can get a bit choppy sometimes.

Genshin Impact gaming test - take note of the ping in the upper right corner

Streaming video is fine, lag free and smooth and for the most part, the device stays relatively cool, even when it has been on for some time. According to Yes, the Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway can support up to 32 devices at a time and handled our 4 test devices with no issues.

Testing the Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway during heavy rain, we found that connectivity largely remained the same for gaming and downloads. However, for streaming, there was a slight decrease of connectivity down to 1080p from 4K.

Ookla speedtests during the rain were just fine for general download speeds but had some issues with streaming

Overall, the Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway offers a solid Internet connectivity option for those Malaysians who don’t have the option to use actual fibre connections. Of course, this means that speeds and connectivity are still largely affected due to coverage, so if you’re not within the Yes 5G coverage area, you should probably reconsider this.

Pricing starts from RM148 for the router and unlimited 5G and calls. Other contenders for this remain unifi’s broadband Internet packages, but this could soon change as other telcos start to offer their home 5G broadband Internet products. Yes have confirmed that you can attach the unit to a compatible WiFi 6 mesh router if you want to improve the connectivity but there are no bundles for such mesh routers available on the Yes site.

Would you be interested in getting a Yes 5G Wireless Fibre Infinite Gateway? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Yes 5G launches NVIDIA GeForce NOW cloud gaming service beta in Malaysia

Back in December 2022, Yes by YTL Communications announced that it will launch a new GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in Malaysia. The time has come now, as the official exclusive beta launch of the service is now available.

The cloud gaming on GeForce NOW powered by Yes 5G is said to allow nearly any device to become "high-quality" gaming setups through the cloud. As long as users are connected online, gamers can just play their games anytime and anywhere using 5G connectivity. Yes’ collaboration with NVIDIA is to help remove the upfront cost of gaming equipment for Malaysians.

According to Yes, GeForce NOW powered by Yes 5G can connect to most major game platforms such as Steam, Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft. On top of that, the company also said gamers will have access to the latest games with over 1500 titles to stream, such as Cyberpunk 2077, the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Destiny 2, and over 100 free-to-play games, including Fortnite and Genshin Impact.

To take part in the Exclusive Beta, existing customers of Yes 5G can sign up now at http://cloudgaming.my, while those new to Yes 5G can become a Yes subscriber at www.yes.my to enjoy this early access benefit.


Yes 5G named Malaysia’s fastest mobile network by Ookla

Yes 5G by YTL Communications has been recognised as Malaysia’s fastest mobile network speed in Q3 - Q4 2022 by Ookla during the Speedtest Awards in Barcelona today. The Speedtest Awards presented by Ookla is an elite designation reserved for the fastest and top-performing fixed broadband and mobile operators worldwide.

Ookla, known for its fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data and analysis gave Yes 5G a speed score of 84.53, the highest in our country. The mobile network recorded top speeds of 569.09 Mbps for download and 65.58 Mbps for upload.

Speedtest Awards winners are determined based on a robust set of criteria using Ookla’s proprietary methodology which analyses Speedtest results, consumer sentiment ratings, and coverage scans. Furthermore, the Oookla Speed Score incorporates a measure of each provider’s download and upload speed to rank network speed performance.

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


Yes 5G reveals how working with DNB is like... and more

As Malaysia's other major telcos sign up for Digital Nasional Berhad's (DNB) 5G rollout, Yes 5G continues to be the first telco to offer 5G connectivity in Malaysia. As such, we thought it would be insightful to see how exactly working with DNB has been as told by YTL Communication's CEO Wing Kui Lee (WKL) along with other 5G related questions.

WKL: Thanks for recognizing our catalytic role in the industry. We were the pioneer of 4G with the launch of the first and still only, all-IP all-4G network in Malaysia. We introduced VoLTE as early as in 2016 with the launch of our nationwide LTE network. Other MNO's have only enabled VoLTE last year to support 3G shutdown. Importantly, we lead the way to use our modern network to bring costs down and pass the savings to the end users, leading the charge to bring down mobile tariffs in Malaysia.

5G is a game changer for us, in that, we now have the maturity and foundation to bring our competitive energy to the next level to focus on service based and innovation driven differentiation with the backdrop of Malaysia's Single Wholesale 5G Network.

WKL: We soft launched 5G in Dec 2021, and commercially launched 5G in May 2022. This is not a coincidence or a fluke by any stretch of imagination. Since we were the first to launch, we had to take on the pioneering work to partner with DNB to optimize the brand new 5G network, and to tune 5G smartphones from various device brands to ensure smooth interoperability and handover with our 4G network for both data and voice. Our team worked day and night to ensure Malaysia can catch up and in fact, leapfrog, in terms of 5G coverage and performance. Suffice to say, it is not sheer luck that we are still the only commercial 5G service in Malaysia.

Today, our Infinite+ programme is supported by the top selling smartphone brands in Malaysia – Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi. We will continue to create more programmes to get more 5G smartphones out there with our Yes 5G SIMs for the rakyat to enjoy.

WKL: DNB has a singular charter to put 100+ per cent of their entire being into building 5G throughout the country without discrimination by social and economic levels. This is a much needed and welcomed break from how telcos (with the exception of Yes) rolled out their 4G networks. Ralph Marshall (CEO of DNB) and his team are laser focused to build a world class 5G network in Malaysia and the swiftness of their execution has enabled us to have a live 5G network covering 32% of the country's population today, and 40% by the end of this year. Mind you, DNB has only existed for 18 months. This has to be the single fastest network rollout in the nation's history. Credit should be given when it is due. Malaysians should be proud!

WKL: Chuck away their existing 4G/2G SIM cards! It is rather unfortunate that with the 3G shutdown, many Malaysians are seeing 2G icons on their phones! With the average speed of 570Mbps that our customers are getting on Yes5G network, it is truly a night and day difference from what they had before. Smartphone penetration in Malaysia is very strong – but the current 4G networks are often the limiting factors for the rakyat to fully use the Internet to enrich their lives.

For that very reason, Malaysian wireless networks have never been recognized as a leader globally (we are a bit of a rare exception having been recognised internationally for our innovations). That has changed fundamentally -- at 570Mbps average speed, we are the second fastest 5G service in Asia – Malaysia boleh!

WKL: Currently, 6G standards won't even be rectified by the world standards body, 3GPP, until 2027/2028. I'd suggest that we should not get ahead of ourselves. The fact is, 5G is a fundamental departure from the previous G's, in that, a brand-new radio architecture has been introduced based on OFDMA and Massive MIMO precepts. We expect 6G to be an incremental improvement of the same radio architecture, taking advantage of even higher frequency spectrum beyond Millimeter Wave.

In the context of Malaysia, we finally have world class mobile Internet infrastructure thanks to the quality work done by DNB, enabled by the pooling of all available spectrum to support ample capacity and the use of class leading 5G equipment vendors. The rakyat can finally have world-class Internet to uplift their lives thanks to this new utility.

WKL: Our peak speed is well over 1.5Gbps. But what is more important is the average speed that our customers have been getting quite consistently since our service has gone live – at 570Mbps, this is faster than the vast majority of the fibre broadband line at our customers' residences.

WKL: The same can be said of fibre :-). Yet, the most popular fibre plans in the market is 100Mbps – our Yes Wireless Fibre plan in comparison is 20% faster at essentially the same price. This value-oriented package is targeted for consumers and SME's who are tired of waiting for fibre to come to their areas or not happy with the consistency and reliability of their fibre service. Give it a try and see how consistent our 5G powered service is – we are so confident that the customers will find this refreshingly good that we even provide a 7-day return policy.

WKL: We are always working on new and exciting partnerships to bring value to customers of Yes, such as our recently announced Enhanced Databack programme with Shopee. Stay tuned. :-)

According to Wing, it's business as usual under DNB and Malaysians should just get ready to embrace the benefits of 5G. We'll be looking to gather more opinions on Malaysia's 5G as the other telcos get online but what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more on tech.


Yes 5G will launch a new GeForce NOW cloud gaming service to Malaysians soon

In continuing to expand 5G connectivity in Malaysia, Yes by YTL Communications just announced that the company will be introducing a new GeForce NOW cloud gaming service to Malaysia. As GeForce NOW's Alliance Partner, the cloud gaming service will allow nearly any device to have it.

Leveraging GeForce NOW powered by Yes 5G, this includes underpowered PCs, Macs, phones, tablets, TVs and web browsers, to be transformed into gaming setups through the processing power of the cloud. According to Yes, users of the service gain access to the latest and greatest games with the ability to stream over 1,400 titles, such as Cyberpunk 2077, the Assassin’s Creed franchise, FarCry 6, and over 100 free-to-play games, including Fortnite and Genshin Impact.

This collaboration with NVIDIA, theoretically can remove the upfront cost of gaming equipment and lower the barrier for Malaysians of all backgrounds to enjoy gaming experiences anywhere, anytime. Yes said Malaysians can look forward to subscribing to NVIDIA GeForce NOW in the near future to begin and enjoy their cloud gaming journey.

Further details of the collaboration and implementation of the platform in Malaysia will be announced soon. For more information or to register interest, you can visit yes.my/cloudgaming to get started. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Yes Altitude 4G LTE smartphone available for RM188 during "Merdeka & Malaysia Day Promotion"

Yes recently announced that they will be offering the Yes Altitude 4G LTE smartphone for RM188 with a monthly commitment fee of RM68 on their Yes 4G LTE 68 postpaid plan under a limited-time "Merdeka & Malaysia Day Promotion". The Yes 4G Altitude phone normally retails for RM399 but to get the RM188 price tag and unlimited VoLTE calls, you will have to sign up for a 12 month contract under the aforementioned plan. Check out the Yes site for more details.

Take a closer look at what you're getting with this Yes Altitude 4G LTE smartphone


Yes Power 35 5G Postpaid plan officially announced with 100GB of shareable data for RM35 per month

Yes 5G have officially announced their first non-unlimited 5G Postpaid plan with the Yes Power 35 plan. Charging RM35 a month for 100GB of data, the main standout point of this plan is that it shares this data for its hotspot.

For context, the other Yes Infinite 5G postpaid plans all offer unlimited data for the main subscriber but limited shareable hotspot data ranging from 20GB to 80GB. Under the right conditions, this could make the Yes Power 5G plan the one to get if you have a 5G modem on hand.

Users would still have to bear in mind that 5G burns through data at lightning speeds (running Ookla's Speedtest uses 1GB of data just like that). So, if you intend to share the data in the Yes Power 35 plan you're going to have to make sure to only view HD or FHD content only.

What do you think? Would you use the Yes Power 35 plan? Why? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com. For more details check out their site.


Yes Super 88 PostPaid Plan swings into Year of the Monkey with 11GB + free limited edition Huddle XS

Yes by YTL Communications is swinging into action with their new Yes Super 88 Postpaid Plan. In time for the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey, the plan offers plenty of Red Packages including a limited edition Huddle XS worth RM509 and 11GB of Data. The promotion for the Yes Super 88 Postpaid Plan will begin from today till 29 February 2016 for only RM88 a month (which comes up to RM93.28 with GST) with an activation fee of RM100 and one month commitment fee of RM88 which will be rebated back during the 12-month subscription period of the plan.

The limited edition Huddle XS comes in either classic white or a more auspicious red, while stocks last. It offers a fast 4G mobile hotspot for up to 5 WiFi capable devices at the same time. Coming in at RM8 per gigabyte of data, the Super 88 plan should offer more value for your connected Chinese New Year celebrations and it is available along with extra data quota at the nearest Yes Concept, Yes Exclusive Retail Partners, Yes Exclusive Partners and Oh Yes Stores. Check out the Yes site for more information.


Yes Wireless Fiber 5G plan now on Raya promotion, special price starting from RM99/month

A few hours ago, Yes by YTL Communications just posted a new Fiber product promotion on its Facebook page. Simply dubbed as Yes Wireless Fiber 5G, you can now get this at only RM99 per month for the first six months.

As the first-ever wireless 5G home fibre device in Malaysia, it has an internet download speed of up to 120Mbps and there are two promotion plans for Malaysians. The first one is the Yes Wireless Fibre 120Mbps with uncapped 5G data as well as 4G LTE speed of up to 150GB data. A free Infinite Gateway 5G WiFi 6 router will be given and this contract goes on for 24 months.

On the other hand, there's also the Yes Wireless Fibre 120Mbps Bundle at RM190 per month. It has the same benefits as the former but comes with extra Infinite Basic postpaid plans (2x) with 5G, as well as an optional add-on Infinite Special supplementary line. The download speed is also the same at 120Mbps.

Do note that the RM99 per month promotion on the normal Yes Wireless Fibre plan will only be for six months. After that, the original price will revert back to RM148 per month. This goes the same for the bundle plan, which will go back to RM264 per month.

If you want to read more, you can visit the official web portal right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Yes expands 5G commercial services in Ipoh, now available in selected locations

As we enter the month of November, YTL Communications’ Yes continues to expand the 5G network to other regions in Malaysia. This time, the company just recently launched their Commercial 5G service in Ipoh at the Ipoh City Council.

Key locations in Ipoh are now equipped with 5G connectivity, such as the Ipoh Railway Station having 5G download speeds of 715Mbps. With 5G coverage focused in the Ipoh area, the current 5G sites in the city include Medan Ipoh, Ipoh Town, Station 18, Bercham, Tambun, Gunung Rapat and Bandar Sri Botani. Yes aims to continue deployment of the 5G network across the state of Perak.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement will initiate the 5G rollout in the city of Ipoh, providing local residents and businesses with 5G connectivity and access to Yes Infinite Gateway 5G Wireless Broadband, Yes First To 5G prepaid plans and Yes Infinite 5G postpaid plans. The expansion of Yes 5G services into the city is also in line with Ipoh city’s goals to enable a smart, low-carbon and prosperous city by 2030.

At the launch, Yes signed an MoU with the Menteri Besar of Perak YAB Dato’ Seri Saarani Bin Mohamad, the Mayor of Ipoh, Y. Bhg Dato’ Rumaizi Baharin @ Md Daud, and representatives from Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and Digital Perak.

On top of that, Perak citizens in areas with 5G connectivity will also be able to enjoy Yes’ 5G Wireless Home Fibre service. The fibre-class product is movable from room to room and can connect up to 32 devices using its built-in Wi-Fi 6 support, without any installation. The Yes 5G Wireless Home Fibre 120Mbps 5G + 4G plan with the FREE Infinite Gateway 5G router costs RM148/month.

You can now try Yes 5G services out with the Yes Infinite Discover Postpaid plan for a 1-month FREE trial via the Yes 5G SIM pack on Shopee. To find out more about Yes’ products and plans, visit www.yes.my or Yes stores. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple iPhone SE gaining good reviews especially on improved battery performance

While we still wait for the Apple iPhone SE arrival in Malaysia (God knows when), Apple has provided several iPhone SE review units to some well known publications such as TechRadar, The Independent, iMore, The Daily Mail, Wall Street Journal, and Mashable. The reviews and first impressions are positive so far, mostly praising the device's powerful hardwares, especially smartphone's improved batttery life; since Apple smartphones are known to not able to last a day.

According to The Wall Street Journal, they are impressed with the iPhone SE's battery life which beats the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6s, but criticizes the unoriginal design.

“The standout news is battery life. Unlike many other recent Apple products, the iPhone SE's is a significant improvement over its predecessors'. In my lab stress test, which cycles through websites with uniform screen brightness, the SE lasted 10 hours--more than two hours longer than both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 5s, and nearly three hours longer than the Galaxy S7. [...]

The iPhone SE is a win for ergonomic choice, but Apple doesn't score any points for originality. The new phone is nearly indistinguishable from the three-year-old iPhone 5s, which is a hair thicker and less pleasantly rounded than Apple's more recent designs. (The SE even fits in most existing 5s cases.)"

Besides that, other good points of having the iPhone SE is the 4-inch size appeal yet carrying powerful specifications, like the A9 chipset and 12MP iSight camera, and the affordable price tag of $399 (around RM1611) for the 16GB version and $499 (around RM2012).

Pre-orders for the iPhone SE has already started in the US just recently at midnight and will be available on 31 March. According to the event, 110 countries will have the iPhone SE at the end of May so hopefully Malaysia is in that list. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com and we will keep an eye on the availability.


Yes introduces new Infinite plans that make 5G more accessible, starting from RM58 a month

Yes has introduced new plans that aim to make 5G more accessible for customers by adjusting the price to just RM0.30 per GB. It's claimed that these plans are even cheaper than the 4G market standard. Now, let's look at the details, and you can decide if they're that "cheap"!

The Infinite series brings four plans, Basic, Standard, Premium, and Ultra. If you don't need that much data, the lowest plan gets priced at RM58 monthly with 10GB. Meanwhile, if you're a hungry data user, the highest one costs RM178 a month with 100GB. There are also Standard plan at RM88 and Premium Plan at RM118, offering 40GB and 70GB respectively.

Furthermore, not having a 5G smartphone might not be an excuse for not suscribing to the plans. Yes is also offering the Infinite+ that provides you a smartphone in a 36-month contract. These include vivo Y55+, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro, OPPO Reno7, Samsung Galaxy S22 and more. If you're interested, visit the official website for more information.

What do you think about the new Yes 5G plans? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Yes launched #TechMeToBazaar Ramadan Bazaar for the public to experience 5G

Recently, Yes 5G by YTL Communications announced a new #TechMeToBazaar Ramadan Bazaar in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI). The bazaar is a fully 5G-covered area, whereby goers can stop by any Yes 5G booths within the Ramadan bazaar space to browse and try and purchase Yes’ various 5G plans.

As the first first-ever Yes 5G powered Ramadan Bazaar with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Kuala Lumpur Pasar Malam Management Association (PMKL) and Tech Hunter, visitors can now experience Yes 5G firsthand while enjoying the bazaar event. Booth visitors can stop by the Yes 5G booth to experience and enjoy the first and only wireless fibre 5G WiFi internet in Malaysia for free.

Moreover, visitors will get to enjoy a monthly RM20 off for the first 6 months of the complete billing cycle when they port in with any Yes 5G Infinite Postpaid Plan, ranging from as low as RM38/month for unlimited 4G and 5G, with uncapped speed and data.

Those who are looking to upgrade their home broadband internet with 5G WiFi can sign up for the Raya Family Bundle Promo of Yes Wireless Fibre 5G at RM74/month (RRP: RM148) and two Infinite Basic postpaid plans at RM58/month, totalling up to only RM190/month (RRP: RM264).

The #TechMeToBazaar Ramadan Bazaar is open daily from 3 PM at TTDI, until 21 April. Visitors can stop by any of the two Yes booths located at the bazaar, to try out Yes 5G connectivity and plans in person.


Yes launches Malaysia’s first-ever 5G-powered Experience Store

YTL Communications Sdn Bhd today launched the Yes Experience Store at Lot 10 Bukit Bintang, the first-ever experience store in Malaysia that is powered and fully enabled by 5G connectivity. In line with Yes’ mission to enable 5G connectivity for all Malaysians, the experience store aims to demonstrate the future of 5G connectivity in changing the way we live, work and play in an increasingly interconnected, multi-device environment.

Yes claims that the new experience store will allow Malaysians to experience first-hand the ultra-fast connectivity of Yes 5G which includes reduced latency, swift response times and reliable coverage. More than just a place to purchase Yes 5G postpaid plans and products, there is also Malaysia’s first 5G-enabled cafe and restaurant for customers to dine and experience 5G connectivity with friends and family.

Furthermore, there is also a 5G Experience Centre at the experience store, a modular space for private or corporate functions. Yes is positioning this space as a true community space which can be used for co-working sessions and conferences, tech hackathons, 5G-powered gaming tournaments, entertainment space and more.

Besides that, the Yes Experience Store also offers customers a hands-on experience with 5G technology. These include the latest 5G devices and 5G-powered robots to VR experiences with the HTC Viveflow VR Glasses.

During the launch today, Yes also announced a refresh to the Yes’ exclusive Yes 5G Databack programme with Shopee, which is now rewarding both Yes 5G and 4G Prepaid and Postpaid users with free 5GB data for every RM50 spent on the platform. Yes also announced that to date, over 13.7 million users have received Yes Databack, with a total of 2.46 billion GB Databack distributed, and these numbers will only continue to grow with Yes 5G Databack.

With the opening of the experience store, various exciting promotional activities will take place during the launch weekend in which the public can participate, from the 14th to the 16th of October. Customers will be able to experience the store’s various attractions and 5G technologies for the first time, all while enjoying free refreshments and taking home exciting goodies, including free 5G SIM Shopee vouchers.

Moreover, lucky participants also stand a chance to win a grand prize of a free vivo V23 5G or a runner-up prize of a free vivo Y77 5G, simply by taking a video at the Yes Experience Store, sharing their favourite thing about the store, and uploading to Instagram Reels, along with following Yes’ social platforms. Yes is also planning to expand the experience stores to other states in the future. To find out more about Yes’ products and for further information on Yes’ 5G plans, visit the company’s official website here.

So, what do you guys think of Yes’ new experience store? Are you planning a visit this weekend? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news from Malaysia and beyond!