Twitter will be rolling out a new feature that lets you limit who can reply to your tweets

A recent tweet from Twitter’s official account mentioned that they will be rolling out a new feature, which allows you to specify who can reply to your tweets. While the new feature is only available to a small percentage of Twitter users, we can expect it to be rolled out somewhere around June 2020 onwards.

To go into more detail, the new feature enables the Twitter user to specify whether people you follow or people you mentioned are allowed to reply to the tweet. This gives the user more control over the conversations they start, instead of having random users replying to a tweet that is not directed at them.

Testing, testing...A new way to have a convo with exactly who you want. We’re starting with a small % globally, so keep your eyes out to see it in action. pic.twitter.com/pV53mvjAVT

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Twitter introducing a feature that lets you specify who can reply to your tweet? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Twitter will launch new full-screen video viewing, video discovery and explore tab update

In Twitter's blog, the company just announced that the videos shared on the platform will be getting two new updates. The videos will now be more immersive, expanding themselves to take advantage of the screen fully. On top of that, video discovery will also be launched.

To watch the video on full screen, you just have to tap on it on Twitter then it will fully expand to the whole display on your phone. That said, we think this only works if the Twitter user uploaded the video in full portrait mode. Those with a square-shaped or horizontal format will be viewed normally as usual.

Then for video discovery, it will appear at the bottom of the screen as seen in the image above. You can just scroll up to start browsing more videos and this works similarly to TikTok and Instagram. To exit the viewer, you can just click the back arrow in the top left corner.

At the moment, Twitter is planning to launch these two new updates in the next few days but only on iOS in English. On the other hand, Twitter will also add a new Explore tab to let you find more videos easily. This will be available to selected countries on iOS and Android in English.

We expect these updates to roll out soon so for now, just be patient and wait for Twitter. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Twitter will no longer put the ‘Twitter for iPhone’ and ‘Twitter for Android’ labels on your tweets

The Elon Musk era of Twitter is now in full swing and the world’s richest man has already put his stamp on the social media platform that he purchased in October. The latest change that Musk has implemented in Twitter is to remove the ‘Twitter for iPhone’ and ‘Twitter for Android’ labels which are shown at the bottom of tweets.

In a tweet, Musk announced that Twitter will finally stop adding what device a tweet was written on below every tweet. He further elaborated that the badges are a “waste of screen space” and computing power, claiming that no one in the company actually knows why the labels were added in the first place.

Besides that, Musk also announced that Twitter is turning off “microservices” bloatware on the site, saying that less than 20 per cent of the microservices are actually needed for the social media platform to work. However, he didn’t actually reveal when these changes will be made, so we just have to keep an eye on our tweets to see when they are being implemented.

So, what do you guys think of these new changes on Twitter? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Twitter will not be removed from the App Store, said Elon Musk after meeting up Tim Cook

Previously, Elon Musk was quite "emotional" about Apple's alleged plan to remove Twitter from the Apple App Store. But it seems that it has been cleared out. This was after Musk had met up with Tim Cook recently.

The two businessmen had a meeting at the Apple Campus, and Musk changed his tone entirely after having a "good conversation" with Cook. In fact, Cook told him that Apple never had plans to remove Twitter in the first place. Musk also said tweeted that the campus was beautiful.

Good conversation. Among other things, we resolved the misunderstanding about Twitter potentially being removed from the App Store. Tim was clear that Apple never considered doing so.

Prior to the meet-up, Musk complained and made a meme about the 30% tax on the app store set by Apple. However, it was promptly deleted shortly. Many users are seeing the immaturity of Musk, and even more so after calming down from meeting Cook. Anyway, the misunderstanding has been cleared.

Twitter has been the talk of the tech industry recently after Musk took over the company. There is an $8 per month for the blue tick but it quickly got abused by impostors to make fake accounts of various brands and celebrities making funny tweets. The subscription is now on pause, and Twitter also stopped its Covid misinformation policy and reinstated banned accounts such as former president Donald Trump.


Twitter will now label COVID-19 fake news with warnings automatically

The battle against COVID-19 is far from over and goes the same for false information around the Internet. Some companies are putting on the effort against this, such as WhatsApp limiting forwarded messages or Facebook showcasing legit COVID-19 news. As for Twitter, they too have a plan which is to put on warning messages.

Initially, Twitter's role in battling against false information was to remove COVID-19 tweets which could "direct risk to people's health or well-being" but starting week onwards, the company will implement labels and warning messages on posts online. This is so that the public can be provided with additional context and information about those fake COVID-19 news, as well as make it easier for them to find facts and be well informed.

According to Twitter, there will be three categories in labelling the fake news online:

Of course, that's not to say it is "all in a day's work" for Twitter as they will continue to monitor and introduce new labels. It is also noted that people who are not logged in their Twitter account may not see the labels on the embedded Tweets. Well, still better than nothing.

Stay safe, stay informed, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Twitter will prompt users when liking a disputed tweet

In an effort to reduce the spread of misinformation, Twitter has officially implemented a feature where it will prompt users if they were to press "Like" a disputed tweet. Prior to this, Twitter implemented a similar prompt to the “Quote Tweets” functionality which has decreased the spread of misinformation by up to 29%.

With all that said, we can expect the new functionality to further reduce the spread of fake news in the future. What are your thoughts on Twitter’s efforts to curb the spread of misinformation? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.

Giving context on why a labeled Tweet is misleading under our election, COVID-19, and synthetic and manipulated media rules is vital.These prompts helped decrease Quote Tweets of misleading information by 29% so we're expanding them to show when you tap to like a labeled Tweet. pic.twitter.com/WTK164nMfZ


Apple finally releases the Apple watchOS 7 public beta for Apple Watch users for the first time!

After waiting for about a month’s time, Apple has finally released the first public beta for WatchOS 7 to Apple Watch users today. All you need to do is to head to Apple’s Beta Software Program website to sign up and get the latest watchOS 7 public beta onto your Apple Watch just like how you did for the iOS 14 Public Beta on your iPhone.

The watchOS 7 has few new features added into it which include the newly updated workout modes for dance workouts and calorie tracking, sleep tracking, and the support of watch face sharing. Now, you can customize and personalize your own watch faces and share it with other users or you can get preconfigured watch faces from developers or from the web as well.

But before getting the public beta for watchOS 7, here’s the catch. In order to have your Watch OS 7 to work on your paired iPhone, your iPhone must first be updated to the latest iOS 14 beta. Furthermore, if you do encounter any issues after installing the watchOS 7 beta, you will not be able to downgrade it back to the watchOS 6.

Apple did state that VoiceOver will not be functional on watchOS 7 beta and also it will drop the support for Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2. The update for watchOS 7 will only be compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 onwards while the Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2 will remain to watchOS 6 only even when the watchOS 7 is officially released coming this fall.

With that said, if you are not relying on the VoiceOver feature on your Apple Watch and you want to be the first few to get the latest watchOS 7 features, feel free to download it and let us know at our Facebook page what do you think about it, but if you want to play safe, we recommend you to wait for the official release. Stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


Twitter will soon display larger images in the media preview

Based on a statement by @dantley on Twitter, it seems that Twitter will soon show a more accurate preview of pictures uploaded on Twitter in the near future. While not much is known in regards to when it will be fully rolled out to the public, it does give us a better idea of what to expect from the social media platform in the near future.

Because the full preview feature is still a test, there could be a possibility that the feature will most likely be slightly tweaked before the official rollout. If you’re keen to know more, @dantley will be hosting Twitter Spaces to obtain feedback on how it could be improved.

Today we’re launching a test to a small group on iOS and Android to give people an accurate preview of how their images will appear when they Tweet a photo. pic.twitter.com/cxu7wv3Khs

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Twitter showing full image previews in the future? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Twitter will soon let you make phone calls, says Musk

In his quest to make Twitter an "Everything App", Elon Musk has continuously pushed for new features. These aren't features that improve on what Twitter already does, but aim to add new functionality to the platform. For instance, voice calls.

Earlier today, Musk posted a tweet claiming that the platform will soon support voice and video calls. Unlike calls via your phone or WhatsApp, you'll be able to do so without giving your phone number away. That can be handy for those who want to keep a phone number as private as possible, or prevent it from being flooded by tele-marketers.

With latest version of app, you can DM reply to any message in the thread (not just most recent) and use any emoji reaction. Release of encrypted DMs V1.0 should happen tomorrow. This will grow in sophistication rapidly. The acid test is that I could not see your DMs even if…

Mind you, Musk didn't mention when the feature would be available, so it's not too relevant at the moment. What's relevant is the ability to send encrypted DMs to any message in a Twitter thread. This is useful if you want to reply to a specific message in private. That also implies that the feature will quote the message your replying to in DM.

If you ask us, encrypting direct messages are great because it promotes privacy. Not too sure whether we need another avenue to make phone calls though. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Twitter working on a bunch of new features, including downvoting for tweets

For a social media platform like Twitter, there's always a need to improve so that it can keep users. The company has been working on a bunch of new features for the service. One of them seems to be a downvoting feature for tweets.

According to @nima_owji, Twitter is working on reactions and downvoting for tweets soon. The platform will record the posts that are downvoted and use the data to better determine the content that is relevant to users. There's already a "Not interested in this Tweet" function, but it doesn't seem to work the same. From what we know, this is similar to the downvoting feature for Reddit.

#Twitter is now able to store the data about your downvotes which means it's coming! I guess they'll use these data in order to make the “Sort” feature work.Also, they've changed its position. pic.twitter.com/21G3SdsU2i

#Twitter is working on double tap to like a tweet pic.twitter.com/L8bDOOSRuG

Besides this, Twitter is allegedly working on a bunch of other features too. One of them is account automation, double-tapping to like, and new seasonal icons. For automation, it will probably be useful for users or companies that want to make Twitter bots. The second one works exactly like the double-tap-to-like feature on Instagram.

Do these features sound useful to you? Is there a feature you think Twitter needs to add? Share your ideas in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Twitter working on clipping feature for Spaces

By now, some of you may have tuned in to a Twitter Space or two. If you haven't, it's essentially Twitter's answer to Clubhouse, an audio chat room feature that lets you host live podcasts. The features big downside is that there's no in-app feature to record it, but that could be added soon.

The app reverse engineer Allesandro Paluzzi found a new feature on Twitter called "Clip Space". As the name suggests, this feature allows you to record clips during a Twitter Space session. This makes it possible to keep or share memorable moments during a Twitter Space session. Moreover, it's a good way to promote your favourite content creator.

What's interesting is that clipping should be pointless if you don't know where to start or end the clip. In that case, Twitter could also be working on archiving for Spaces, which is currently unavailable. This is why fans have no way of listening to a session if they missed it unless someone used a third-party tool to record the session and share it.

If these features are implemented, Twitter could get more people to use Spaces. That's great for some creators who may want to do content like AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions. Having said that, do you use Twitter Spaces yourself? What do you think about the feature? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for other news like this.


Twitter working on new features to archive posts and remove followers

People often take social media lightly, posting things that they probably shouldn't. That's not a problem for platforms like Twitter, as you can just delete your tweets quickly. But what if something you post long ago comes back to bite you in the behind?

While most users turn to third-party tools like TweetDelete.net, Twitter is looking to come up with an in-house solution. According to Bloomberg (via Engadget), Twitter is testing some new features for the platform. One of them is Archived tweets, a function that lets users hide tweets that are older than 30, 60, or 90 days. You can also configure it to hide your tweets after a full year.

Besides that, Twitter also wants to give users better control over their accounts. They'll be able to remove followers, hide the tweets that they like from appearing on their timeline, and leave public conversations if they've been mentioned. These features could make it so you don't need a secondary Twitter account just so you can have a bit more privacy.

Of course, it's the early stages of testing so some features might not pan out. On that topic, what else should Twitter add to its platform? Let us know what you think in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Two COVID-19 quarantine centres got free 5G WiFi thanks to TM

Today, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) have installed two 5G base stations at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park (MAEPS), Serdang and the Institut Latihan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, Sungai Buloh, Selangor. This is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative which will enable the frontliners and medical staff to take advantage of the network speed to run their operations for free.

According to their report, the two quarantine centres have 50 complimentary units of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) terminals in total. The 5G network can deliver the speed up to 500Mbps WiFi connectivity for users and all WiFi usage. Besides the frontliners and medical staff to respond to any emergencies, the patients can also stay connected with their friends and family during their stay in the quarantine zone. This is not the first time that the company have installed a 5G base, as they previously established an Integrated Operations Command Centre (IOCC) or known as TM 5G Command Centre (5GCC) in Langkawi which was well received.

Just for statistics, the highest record TM ever witnessed was 1.5Gbps during many of their 5G speed tests. On top of that, the company was also the first telco to deploy 700 MHz and C-Band (3.5 GHz) on a Standalone (SA) dedicated 5G network simultaneously. In addition, it deployed a 5G Core Network (5GC), 700MHz and 3.5 GHz SA dedicated 5G network and a 5G Centralised Radio Access Network (RAN).

Dato' Noor Kamarul Anuar Nuruddin, Group Chief Executive Officer of TM, would like to thank the Government and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for allowing them to set up the 5G bases during this Movement Control Order period. The company will move forward steadily to the next Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) and rolling out 5G nationwide, in order to improve the citizens lives to be a digital society.

Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


Two Google devices approved by FCC, could be new Google Android TV and remote

Google has been working on its next Chromecast replacement Android TV device for a while now. Some details appeared in June, but the company has been rather quiet since then. Now, there's finally some hints that the device could be launching soon, as they have been approved by the FCC.

A new interactive media streaming device (GZRNL) and wireless device (G9N9N) were found on the US FCC website (via 9to5Google). It's believed that the first device is the Android TV (codename Sabrina) that Google has been working on, while the other device is the remote control that comes with it. Also, it seems that the remote connects to the new Android TV dongle via Bluetooth.

The product label for the device is out and shows that it's made in Thailand

Not much else was revealed as detailed info and images of the devices are locked behind a confidentiality request to the FCC. However, previous leaks have confirmed that the remote will have the Voice Match feature and a programmable button. The Android TV itself is expected to have an Amlogic S905X2 chipset and 2GB of RAM.

If Google's new Android TV is just only getting approved by the FCC, it will probably be a few months before it's available in Malaysia, assuming that even happens. But would you be interested in getting this new Android TV dongle or wirelessly project from your phone? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Two Malaysians got conned for buying "affordable" phones online, lost a total of RM6800

In this modern internet age, one might think that it's almost impossible to get scammed online if there's a too-good-to-be-true deal. Not for these two Malaysians though, who recently got conned and lost a total of RM6800. How in the world did this happen? Well, take a read below.

According to the police report, the two victims are a 16-year old teenage boy and the other a 46-year old man. For the first case, the teen saw an iPhone 6S Plus ad on an Instagram page for just RM450 per unit which too good to be true. Your mind is probably screaming "It's a trap" by now but not to this kid, who proceeded to buy 2 iPhones and transferred RM900 to the designated bank account. Here's the worst part, the teen was asked to pay the seller RM1000 for the transportation fee which is a total loss of RM1900.

Then onto the second case, the man first saw a Sony Xperia XZ3 on sale for just RM1100 on some online shopping platform. Obviously, this is too cheap for a flagship even if it was selling as a secondhand, but it didn't register this boomer's brain and contacted the seller on WhatsApp. After some arrangements of transferring the money to the designated bank account and "various fees", he lost RM4900. Oof.

With this, both victims have yet to receive their phones and made a police report. The moral of this story is obvious but we urge everyone to be careful when buying products online, no matter how enticing the sale and image is. By the way, you can always rely on our TechNave App for a safer online phone purchase, as well as comparing phones prices online.

You can find our new app in the Apple Store and Google Play Store right over here (#shamelessadvertising). Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Two MyDigi App users won a Samsung Galaxy S8 through Everyday MyDigi Rewards

In conjunction with the recent MyDigi app Samsung Galaxy S8 contest, two lucky Digi customers found themselves winning their new smartphones at the D’House recently, the two winners are Mohd Aizzal bin Musa of Gemas, Negeri Sembilan (Prepaid Category) and Lu Kin Mee from Sandakan, Sabah (Postpaid category).

Both winners were given the opportunity to redeem MyDigi Rewards through the MyDigi app at pitstops, underlining the theme of Everyday MyDigi Rewards with MyDigi App. But how does this work? According to How Lih Ren, Head of iTelco at Digi, he said

“The new MyDigi app makes it even easier for Digi customers to enjoy everyday rewards from the MyDigi Rewards program. Digi customers can redeem rewards on the app to enjoy greater savings and pleasure at participating merchants nationwide, in addition to joining contests exclusive to the MyDigi app.” he said, at the prize presentation ceremony.

Regular updates to the MyDigi app will be available every month and Digi customers should always use the latest version to access exciting giveaways and promotions. Good luck on trying and stay tuned for more Digi news at TechNave.com.


Two Nokia X variants announced with different processors

Initially, the Nokia X was supposed to be revealed on 27 April 2018 according to earlier reports, but that didn't really happen so I guess you can say that we all have been misled. However, we got some new information about its tech-specs thanks to an online promo poster and it looks quite good.

So first thing's first, from the teaser image below, we can see that Nokia is hopping on the bandwagon of adopting the notch design. It's said that the whole body material is aluminium and the front is using a 5.8-inch IPS LCD (1080p) display, with a screen-to-body 19:9 aspect ratio. But that's not the only interesting part, the teaser also claimed that there will be two variants based on processor and memory, one using a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and 6GB of RAM, while the other is using a MediaTek Helio P60 and 4GB of RAM.

Moreover, there is some additional info about the price tag. It will cost 1799 Yuan (~RM1116) and 1599 Yuan (~RM992) respectively. That seems almost too cheap for a mid-range tier device but for now, these are what we know so far. Until 16 May 2018, we will know the full details so stay tuned for more Nokia news at TechNave.com.


Apple fixes drop call issue with iOS 15.1.1, working on Face ID issue next

When it comes to software, there's always going to be bugs when a new version is out. That's no different for iOS, which is now on version 15 for iPhones. Fortunately, Apple is quick with updates and has released iOS 15.1.1.

According to MacRumors, the new version fixes the issue where the audio goes mute during calls before being dropped. This problem seems to affect only the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series, so it could be due to the chipset. If the problem persists, it's mentioned in the release note that you can just toggle Airplane mode on and off to fix it. On top of that, the new iOS 15.1.1 also sees the addition of the SharePlay feature.

Apple has also begun beta testing iOS 15.2 to fix other bugs. One of them is a problem with Face ID on the iPhone 13 series, which gets disabled if you have to replace the screen. iOS 15.2 will also add new features like emergency auto-call, legacy contacts, Hide My Email, and Record App Activity.

Have you updated to any of the versions above yet? How is the performance on your iPhone so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Two Xiaomi smartphones could come equipped with under-display selfie camera

Based on a statement by Digital Chat Station on weibo, it seems that there will be 2 Xiaomi smartphones that will come equipped with an under-display camera. Not only that, but the statement also mentioned that these smartphones are expected to be unveiled somewhere around H2 2021.

Other than the fact that Xiaomi will be using a third-generation under-display camera, there is no exact information in regards to the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the devices mentioned. Not only that, but do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Xiaomi releasing 2 smartphones that are equipped with an under-display camera? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Two Xiaomi wireless audio products are in the works

Wireless is the staple for most of the tech gadgets nowadays, because there are some people don't like their newly-bought gadgets to be tangled with all kinds of cables. Recently, two Xiaomi wireless audio products were certified by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) to bring more wireless action to their consumers.

The two audio products were identified as a noise-cancelling wireless headphones and a wireless charger Bluetooth speaker. Both will be coming to markets with Bluetooth 5.0 certified. Other than that, there is no news on the other tech specs and the designs yet.

Xiaomi's noise-cancelling wireless headphones

Xiaomi's wireless charger bluetooth speaker

The registered headphones would be the first audio product from the company that has both wireless and noise-cancelling technologies. Xiaomi has previous launched two audio products which are a Mi Headphones and a Mi Noise Cancelling Earphones. Both of these didn't bring the best of both worlds like this new product does.

For the Bluetooth speaker, it doubles as a speaker and a wireless charger at the same time. It is unconfirmed whether its focus is more on the audio listening experience or its wireless charging function. However, the description was written as a Bluetooth speaker that can provide high-quality music, and also provides wireless charging function conforming to the Qi (wireless charging) standard.

We are not sure whether these products are coming to Malaysia, so we can only wait for further announcements. Let us know what you think about these wireless audio products from Xiaomi on our Facebook page! For more tech news, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Two guys came up with new camera bump designs & smartphone brands should check them out!

This year, we have been seeing a lot of interesting phone designs. Some are cool, some are meh, and with the triple rear camera trend on the rise, brands are getting quite creative to make it look cool. We already have a square-boxed and circular bump, as well as long pill-shaped ones, but why stop there?

Since smartphone brands love adding so many camera sensors, some folks from PhoneArena.com have come up with rather bizarre rear camera designs just for fun. Without further ado, below are some of the wacky camera designs they came up with for 2020.

The Illuminati camera can house three easily along with an LED flash. Or maybe they can just put one real big sensor as the eye there. As to how PhoneArena puts it - open your mind (and shutter) for the truth!

X for EXTREME (lol), this can fit in up to four sensors and certainly fits the young generation who likes to rebel. The possibilities are endless!

Of course, smartphone brands would also like to cater to the female target audience. A heart-shaped camera bump is perfect and can sport up to four sensors. If this really exists, it would probably be selling like hotcakes!

Speaking of catering to as many demographics as possible, smartphone brands should also take a look at religious people like this cross-shaped camera bump. It can certainly fit in a few sensors and you can also use it in church, so that your pastor won't frown on you for playing your phone. I see this as a win-win situation.

Or if you happen to be an influencer, which companies adore so much nowadays, they should also try the start-shaped camera bump approach and put in five cameras! I can see it now, the tagline - Light, powerful and with [insert smart features], this phone is built to empower life on-the-go as your inspiration anytime and anywhere!

Oh yes, smartphone brands are also getting into the night-mode trend so why not make a crescent moon-shaped camera smartphone? A perfect marketing tagline for this would be "Buy this phone and own the night!"

So those are the mock-ups by PhoneArena so far, BUT which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more cool tech news at TechNave.com.


Two more new addition to the Samsung Galaxy F series aka the M series this year!

Samsung launched the new Galaxy F series the Samsung Galaxy F41 which is also known as the Galaxy M31 for global markets in March last year. This year, aside from the Galaxy F62 aka M62, the company has added a new addition to the F series with the Galaxy F02s and Galaxy F12.

According to the source, the Samsung Galaxy F02s will be having a 6.5-inch Infinity-V HD+ display, 5000mAh battery powered by the SNapdragon 450 chipset and a 13MP triple rear camera setup. Since it’s an entry level smartphone, it is built with a polycarbonate back cover and it has no fingerprint scanner.

As for the Galaxy F12,  it has a similar display like on the Galaxy F02s but with a 90Hz refresh rate. It sports a quad camera setup with 48MP main camera, 5MP ultra wide angle camera, and a pair of 2MP depth and macro lenses. It is powered by the Exynos 850 chipset with 6GB of RAM and a 6000mAh battery.

However, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release dates for both of these smartphones in Malaysia, so do take this with a pinch of salt. So stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


Two new LG G6 Plus and G6 (32GB) variant announced starting from ~RM3074)

South Korean tech giant, LG, has announced two new LG G6 variants today - one of them will be a G6 32GB model and the other G6 Plus. Slated for 30 July, the new G6 32GB model will cost 819,500 Won (~RM3074) and the G6 Plus stands at 957,000 Won (~RM3589).

So is there anything else different between the standard G6 and G6 32GB? Aside from the boosted memory storage space, nothing much really. But the company did mention that the G6 series will be getting new software updates in the near future, such as low power consumption, face print, and covered lens warning.

On the other hand, the G6 Plus will come with a huge 128GB storage space by default, as well as in Optical Astro Black, Optical Marine Blue, and Optical Terra Gold colours. The standard G6 will be getting Optical Marine Blue and Optical Terra Gold too.

Currently, Lazada and DirectD are selling the G6 for RM2479, so there is a chance that the new G6 variants could come into Malaysia, but expect it to be priced around RM3k more or less. Stay tuned for more LG news at TechNave.com.


Two new MediaTek Helio G25 and G35 chipsets are made for budget gaming smartphones

Both Redmi and realme had announced their new devices including the Redmi 9A, Redmi 9C and realme C11 earlier today. All of them are budget smartphones that are priced under RM500. However, do you know that today is also the first day for their chipsets to meet the world? It turns out that the Helio G25 and G35 are MediaTek's latest chipsets that are made for budget gaming smartphones.

The Helio G35 is a 12nm chip with an octa-core processor that comes with higher specs. It is paired with Cortex-A53 cores and they can run at 2.3GHz. Other than that, it can also be connected to up to 6GB of RAM from the 1,600MHz LPDDR4x variety while also support the cheaper LPDDR3 RAM with up to 4GB. The GPU is a PowerVR GE8320 from Imagination that runs at 680MHz. MediaTek's HyperEngine has been used as well to adjust the CPU, GPU and memory based on thermals and power draw.

Meanwhile, the Helio G25 has the same architecture as the G35, but it is offered as a lower variant because of its slower clock speed. The CPU will only be running at 2.0Hz, with the GPU to 650MHz. Another bigger difference will be the G35 can support 1080p+ displays while the G25 can only handle up to 720p+.

Besides the processing power, the chipsets also come with camera features including Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Electronic Image Stabilisation, and Rolling Shutter Compensation. The G35 can be paired with camera sensors up to 25MP while the 21MP is the limit for the G25.Both can record 1080p videos at 30 fps using the H.264 codec and also support H.265 playback.

Talking about connectivity, both can do VoLTE and ViLTE on two 4G connections. The HyperEngine can also switch between Wi-Fi and LTE in just 13 milliseconds to maintain a fast, stable connection. Other than that, supports for Wi-Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.0 and FM receiver are also available. If you're interested in these two chipsets, don't forget that they have already been launched with Redmi and realme's devices today!

Let us know what you think about these two new chipsets from MediaTek on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech updates.


Two new Pokémon Go patches coming soon to help you train easier and catch rare Pokémon better

Hello Pokémon Go trainers, how's your level going? Although many players have left the game already, but there are still some who are still playing it. Anyway, Pokémon Go developer, Niantic is reportedly bringing some update patches to the game, they will make friendly gym training easier and giving a bonus to catch rare Pokémon easier.

According to a new blog post from them, the new patch will allow the players to train with 6 Pokémon in a friendly gym instead of one. At the same time, Combat Power (CP) of the defending Pokémon will also be changed so that it can "generally match your Pokémon's battle capabilities.". This is a good one as players won't have to spend so much time in increasing the gym's reputation points and healing items, as well as having a better levelling time.

On the other hand, the other upcoming update is having a bonus to catch rare Pokémon easier. How this works is by earning the medals based on catching certain types of Pokémon, for example - Scientist, Fisherman, Bird Keeper and etc which can be seen on your profile page. So let's say you have achieved the Bird Keeper medal, the new update will allow you to have a better chance of capturing flying-type Pokémon, and if the flying-type Pokémon has another type like Pidgey (Flying/Normal), the chances will be calculated into average bonuses for each type.

Not so bad, huh? But honestly, it would be much better if they could just release PvP (player vs player) into the game. Oh well, better than nothing.


Two new insurance plans just launched on Touch 'n Go eWallet

Today, the Touch ‘n Go Group via TNG Digital Sdn Bhd just launched two new insurance products, CI Insure and MotoInsure on the Touch ‘n Go eWallet. This initiative by the company is to envision the app as a one-stop insurance hub, where its customers can purchase insurance for various purposes, said Alan Ni, CEO of TNG Digital.

Starting with CI Insure, it is a health insurance provided by AIA that covers cancer, heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and serious coronary artery disease. Users can get themselves an insurance plan at an affordable price of RM10* per month, with the sum insured ranging from RM30,000, RM50,000, and RM100,000.

The plan offers a Lifestyle Assistance Allowance benefit which provides a cash allowance of up to RM5,000 per month for up to three months, on home nursing care, hospice care, palliative care, and home cleaning expenses covered under the plan. In addition, users can obtain professional medical opinions and treatment recommendations from leading healthcare specialists through the Personal Medical Case Management Service provided by Teladoc Health, Inc., a global virtual care leader with over 20 years in telehealth services.

All Touch ‘n Go eWallet users between the ages of 18 to 60 years old can purchase this insurance if they are looking for critical illness coverage at an affordable monthly premium. A user just needs to answer three simple health questionnaires and no medical check-up is required. The application process takes just three minutes, and the insurance policy is issued instantly.

On the other hand, MotoInsure is a customisable motorcycle insurance product that allows users to receive and compare multiple quotes from reputable insurance partners such as Takaful Ikhlas and Takaful Malaysia, with more to come. Coverage types (comprehensive and third-party) and other add-on benefits can be customised and there is an option of renewing road tax in conjunction with their insurance.

The entire application procedure can be completed in three minutes or less, saving users valuable time. Users can expect to receive their insurance e-policy within 24 hours and their road tax within 3-5 working days.

For more information about CI Insure and MotoInsure, visit www.touchngo.com.my.


Two new mid-range Google Pixel smartphones could be in the making

Google Pixel devices have been crowned as the best cameras among Android smartphones many times. With the well-known AI-processing camera, the devices were made for taking brilliant pictures that can beat many other smartphones with just a little effort. No matter if it's a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3A, Google was able to achieve the same photo quality on its mid-range smartphone as well, some will even say the Pixel 3A has a better camera. Now, it looks like the Pixel 4 is also getting its mid-range models, let's find out more about them!

After exploring through the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), latest Pixel 4 firmware, and several Google apps, XDA finally found three new device code names for the mid-range devices. Google has always assigned fish-related code names to its Pixel devices, and this time is no different. The code names found are Sunfish, Redfin, and Bramble.

For Sunfish, it is said to be the Pixel 4A which is going to pack a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 chipset. As the other upper mid-range devices like Realme X2 and Redmi K30 are also using the chipset, it further proves the rumour. Meanwhile, the Pixel 4A XL was spotted with the code name Redfin as well, and it is said to have a Snapdragon 765 5G chipset.

If you’re wondering what is the third device as three code names were spotted, you might need to get over it. The so-called Bramble is believed to be just a development board instead of a real phone, as XDA found nothing to prove it is an Original Device Manufacturer (ODM) device.

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


Two new vivo NEX variants in the plans, starting price from ~RM3104?

Most of you phone geeks have already probably heard of vivo APEX, the first concept phone that has no notch or chin at the front display achieving an almost full front look. One might think that vivo would stop right there, but apparently, they are also working on another similar model called the vivo NEX.

Vivo NEX is said to be slightly different, as it carries two different processors and hence, two different price tags. The first one features a Snapdragon 845 processor so if this is the case, then it could be a different series from the APEX model or perhaps the finalized one since APEX is just a concept phone after all. That being said, since APEX has a pop-up front camera, the NEX 845 model has it too and comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage.

Then for the second model, it carries a Snapdragon 710 and this is a brand-new chipset that is in the mid-range category. The design looks a bit different from the premium model, following closely to the Xiaomi Mi Mix with the front camera located at the bottom right. It features 6GB + 128GB memory and cost 4998 Yuan (~RM3104). The former is priced at 6998 Yuan (~RM4347)

So what do you think of the vivo NEX? It sure looks promising to us. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Apple foldable iPhone could be ready in 2023

A while back, it was rumoured that Apple has been working on two foldable iPhones prototypes. Supposedly, it would also have an under-display fingerprint sensor and will launch in 2022. However, the latest rumours suggest a different launch window.

According to Jon Prosser, Apple may prefer the clamshell design out of their two prototypes. Samsung is expected to be the company helping to manufacture the OLED foldable display for the device. Prosser also pointed out that the project is not far along, so a launch in 2022 is very unlikely. At the earliest, this device might launch sometime in 2023, or perhaps even later.

If you ask me, the display panel, hinge design, and size or form factor could be why Apple would prefer a flip phone. This could also be related to the product's intended target audience. Allegedly, Apple will be offering this foldable clamshell iPhone in fun colours. This suggests that the product could be marketed more towards the younger crowd.

Mind you, we can't confirm if Apple has finalised the design. There's still a chance that Apple would change their mind and switch things out. Having said that, would you be keen on a clamshell foldable iPhone? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Two patents from Apple revealing features that you might need for upcoming devices

Just today, we have received news that Apple is preparing for the launch of Apple iPhone 9. Other than that, it looks like the iPhone 9 will also be named as iPhone SE to avoid confusion. Now, another rumour has surfaced on the Internet that the tech giant is going to bring some new technologies to the upcoming devices. It has been found out that there are two patents from the company hinting at an underwater UI and an automatic screen orientation adjustment.

For the “Underwater User Interface” with a US Patent No. 20200104021, it is mentioned that Apple is trying to make an iOS device more accessible while it detects one is underwater. The patent would also more likely to be focused on activities like swimming. According to the patent, it is said that “the current methods for displaying user interfaces when underwater is time-consuming and not effective, which include multiple key presses or keystrokes to achieve users’ goals”.

Furthermore, another patent which revealed an automatic screen orientation adjustment is likely to gain more of your attention. With a US Patent No. 20200104033, the patent shows a technology that “uses Face Detection to update User Interface Orientation”. It mentioned that the screen will be rotated to the right position according to the orientation of the user's face. With the patent, Apple’s goal is to remove the tedious process of setting the screen orientation every time when the user switches to another position.

Are you excited about these two patents that might be used on the new Apple's devices? For me, I think that the second patent really does an impressive job by bringing a really useful feature. I guess I’ve never turned on my phone’s auto-rotate feature since I owned it at the beginning, as it can get really annoying sometimes from my own experience.

Let us know what you think about the two patents from Apple on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more viral tech news.


Two phones for the price of one when you sign up for a new MaxisOne Share line

The promotions keep coming and this time we have one from Maxis. A new promo from the telco gives you the chance to purchase two devices at the price of one and no upfront fee. This limited-time sale began on 28 November 2019 and will last till 31 January 2020.

What's great about this promo is the opportunity to save a lot of money, depending on which pair of devices you go for. For example, you can save around RM1900 for two mid-range Samsung Galaxy A80 phones, or up to RM3500 for a pair of Huawei's flagship Mate 30 Pro. All you have to do is sign up for or add a MaxisONE Share 48 line and you'll be eligible. Once you are, you get to pick from a pair of eight different devices.

This plan is basically a part of the Maxis Zerolution plan, the only difference is that you'll have to add a MaxisONE Share 48 plan. To sign up, you have to visit a Maxis store near you. For more details about the deal, make sure to visit the promo page. You should also check out the FAQ page, in case you need to clarify a few things.

This could be the ideal Holiday season gift, what do you think? Let us know if this is something you'd go for this deal on our Facebook page. Also, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Two realme 5G smartphones spotted with one of them having two batteries

After a realme smartphone with the model number RMX2151 being spotted yesterday, another two realme devices have been found again on TENAA listing today. The two devices come with model numbers RMX2176 and RMX2200. To make things more interesting, they will be supporting dual sim cards and 5G network connections.

According to the source, the RMX2716 will sport a 6.43-inch screen with the RMX2200 having a slightly larger 6.52-inch screen. Other than that, the battery capacity of devices has also been revealed with the RMX2200 housing a 4890mAh battery and the RMX2716 housing a 2100mAh one. The RMX2716 can't come with such a small battery capacity, especially for a 5G smartphone. Therefore, it is suggested that the listing is citing only one arm of the dual-battery design. The RMX2716 could eventually end up having two batteries which have a total of 4200mAh.

Earlier, the famous tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed some tech specs of the RMX2716. It is said that the device might have an OLED display with a FHD+ resolution. The display could support a high refresh rate, an on-screen fingerprint sensor, and a 32MP front camera in a punch-hole. Other than that, there could also be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset on board. At the back, the device is expected to have a quad-camera setup that comes with a 63MP main camera, an 8MP secondary sensor, and two 2MP shooters.

Let us know what you think about these two upcoming realme 5G devices on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting smartphone news.


U Mobile 4G LTE coming to Malaysia 17 December 2013, prepaid users included

According to reports, U Mobile may soon be coming out with their own 4G LTE services. Instead of just offering postpaid plans, the U Mobile 4G LTE will also be available to prepaid users with a Malaysia release date set on 17 December 2013. While the reports don't mention them, it could also mean that U Mobile may also start selling 4G LTE devices as well. Here's what U Mobile had to say about it all:

Attesting to the telco’s commitment to provide an elevated, seamless mobile experience to consumers; U Mobile is officially announcing the availability of its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) service to its subscribers, promising high-speed mobile internet experience that is ideal for internet browsing, video streaming, uploading and downloading content; and ultimately, staying connected with friends and family.  U Mobile will also be among the firsts in Malaysia to offer LTE service to prepaid subscribers, giving more possibilities and high-speed mobile internet connectivity to its customers.


U Mobile Announces 3 Devices under 1 Internet Share Plan

Ever wanted one Internet plan to rule them all? Well, U Mobile has released an Internet Share Plan that let's you share up to 3GB of data between up to 3 mobile devices for RM68 per month. The plan gives you 2 SIM cards to start with and you can get another SIM card for an extra RM10.  You can then share the aforementioned 3GB between those 3 SIMs with an additional 60 minutes of talk time for free. For more details check out the table below:

Granted, 3GB can go real fast if you stream movies every night but you can top up the Internet Share for RM10 every 1.5GB worth of extra data. This probably won't suit most heavy mobile Internet users but it does offer an option for those with multiple devices or couples who just mail or chat. For more information regarding this U Mobile Internet Share plan check out the U Mobile site but for more U Mobile telco deals click here.


U Mobile, Celcom, Maxis and others got fined by MCMC for fake prepaid SIM card registration, totaling up to RM700,000

Today, we saw an interesting tweet from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) about fake prepaid SIM card registration. Apparently, these fake prepaid SIM cards came from U Mobile, Celcom, Tune Talk, Maxis, YTL Communications and Tone Plus without verifying user information.

Of course, MCMC took action and issued a fine totalling up to RM700,000 to the local telcos that were mentioned. U Mobile recorded the highest compound with a fine of RM250,000 (#oof), followed by Celcom and Tune Talk with RM150,000 each, then Maxis for RM100,000. For your information, a SIM card registration must go through using an encrypted and secured automated platform so that we won't get spams from unknown messages and callers.

Siaran Akhbar:KESALAHAN PENDAFTARAN KAD SIM PRABAYAR PALSU: MCMC KELUARKAN 15 KOMPAUN BERNILAI RM700,000#MCMC#SKMM pic.twitter.com/7yBZ7wdmJQ

Furthermore, the MCMC stated that an individual is also not allowed to have more than 5 SIM cards. Well, if you have been receiving spams, now you know why. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


U Mobile Drops Samsung Galaxy SIII and Note II Prices

After the Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy Note II retail prices took a dip down to RM1699 and RM1999 respectively it is now U Mobile's turn to drop the prices for bundles offering these devices. The Samsung Galaxy S III is available for the U58, U88 and U Premium plans while the Samsung Galaxy Note II is available for all of the plans. For all the little pricing details check out the table below:

Incidentally, the new lowest pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S III at RM599 under the U Premium plan is now equal to the one offered by Maxis, so you can now choose between the two telcos. If you need more information regarding other U Mobile telco plans click here, otherwise you can check out the U Mobile site for the Samsung Galaxy S III bundle or the Samsung Galaxy Note II bundle.


U Mobile Flagship Store relaunches in Berjaya Times Square with a bigger service centre and plenty of music

U Mobile launched their expanded U Mobile Flagship Store today at Berjaya Times Square, this time with a larger, more comfortable service centre on the first floor. The equally expanded Flagship Store has an official Apple experiental area along with all the other devices available in the U Mobile device stable such as the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Huawei P10.

As part of their Unlimited Grooves push to support music initiative, U Mobile also announced that they would be sponsoring the upcoming Good Vibes Festival, Ed Sheeran's + (Divide) Malaysia Tour along with the G-Dragon Act III: M.O.T.T.E. in Kuala Lumpur. U Mobile is set to expand more U Mobile stores soon while they continue to strengthen their network with their 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands. Talitha Tan, singer, musician and fitness enthusiast was also on location to sing a few numbers.


U Mobile Giler Unlimited Data Plan GX30 and GX50 Speed Test video!

Ever wonder how much Internet data we might need in a day? In this video, we did a speed test using the U Mobile Giler Unlimited Data Plan GX30 and GX50. Both plans offer unlimited Mobile Internet data usage but the GX30 runs at 3Mbps while the GX50 runs at 5Mbps.

We ran several tests including streaming and mobile gaming which you can see in the video below for yourself. The GX30 is available for RM30 a month while the GX50 is available for RM50 a month but for more information, do visit their official site. More details in the comparison video below!


U Mobile, MinesKi Events Team and Logitech G launch Malaysia Esports League (MESL), Malaysia's biggest Dota 2 League in Malaysia with RM500000 prize pool

U Mobile has teamed up with the MinesKi Events Team and Logitech G to launch the Malaysia Esports League or MESL as the biggest Dota 2 League in Malaysia with an RM500000 prize pool split to the champion and top 16 teams. If the winning gamers are U Mobile users then they could win an additional up to RM50000 cash prize with U Mobile's 'For The Win' campaign, which could go to the 2nd or 3rd place teams if they aren't. Starting on 2 September 2017 until before CNY 2018 it is available to both Peninsular and East Malaysian teams of 3 gamers by registering at MESL.my in the coming weeks. Fans looking to watch should check out Astro's eGG Network and Twitch.TV.

U Mobile will also be offering a 'For The Win' campaign for U Mobile prepaid subscribers starting from 1 September 2017 till 31 December 2017. Entry points will be given by purchasing selected prepaid data plans (in the table below). A total of 32 winners will be selected based on these points. Prizes include an ASUS ROG GL702VM gaming PC, Logitech G910 keyboards, Logitech G633 headsets, Logitech G502 mouse sets and RM50 Steam codes.

Here's how to join the 'For The Win' campaign:


5 Advantages That Samsung Galaxy Users Have

Do Samsung Galaxy Users really have an advantage over other phone brands? Well, that depends on your perspective. But if you are really curious, allow us to tell you what is this Samsung Advantage buzz is all about first.

Dubbed by Samsung Malaysia, Samsung Advantage is just a combination of all the perks that Samsung Galaxy users get to experience. This includes special care packages, trade-in programmes, same-day deliveries and others. Sounds good? Wait, there's more so read on below to find out!

Most Samsung Galaxy users would be familiar with this company's care package service. But if you're not, the Samsung Care+ is a service that offers repairs for Samsung Galaxy phones or tablets. There are currently two options which are a 1-year or 2-year plan with prices starting from RM55. You could sign up for the service if you happened to purchase a new Galaxy phone or tablet within the last 14 days.

Samsung Care+ package includes coverage for accidental damages, liquid damages and cracked screens

If you're wondering what devices are eligible for it, worry not - we got you covered. According to the list above, the coverage is pretty extensive. You probably won't have a problem unless you have a 3-year-old device or something.

So imagine yourself in this scenario - it's almost midnight and there's something wrong with your phone. Almost everyone is already asleep and technical support probably won't be available to help. Well, not for Samsung Malaysia. Apparently, they have 24/7 support around the clock that anyone can call which are

On top of that, you can also get a complimentary Device Health Check at your nearest Samsung Service Centres. We would advise you to stay indoors, though, due to the current circumstances but no worries, you can make a phone and have them come to collect your device at your door for free. Talk about convenience!

From time to time, phone brands would also throw in some benefits on buying their products. Samsung Malaysia is no exception and you would get a couple of perks. It's understandably that a certain gadget may be out of your budget, but you can go for a trade-in programme and get rebates on your new Galaxy Phone.

If you're not sure about the device, you can also have a free trial on a selected Galaxy phone and perhaps the best of all, you can opt for a monthly instalment via Easy Payment Plan. Why is this? Because Samsung Malaysia offers a 0% interest rate! With these in mind, your wallet can breathe easy.

Wait, there are more convenient things for you. Say if you purchased a new Galaxy device and needed to transfer your data from an iPhone or another Android device, they got you covered with Smart Switch. Smart Switch is a secure and seamless way to move content from your old phone to your new Galaxy device. This includes important documents, calendar dates, settings, call history, all your favourite photos and videos and many more!. What's more, you can do this wirelessly or with a USB cable.

If you're still not confident, no problem! Because a Samsung staff can be by your side when you unpack a new Galaxy phone. That's right, Samsung Galaxy store experts will help you to set up and transfer all the data across to your new phone. Got the phone online instead? Samsung Malaysia will do a premium delivery with a Galaxy Expert to do the same thing. You can also learn some tips and tricks to make the most out of your Galaxy device from online tutorials as well.

Alright, well that sounds good so far but have you ever wanted to get the device on the very same day? Yup, Samsung Malaysia does that too but with a condition. If you purchase a Galaxy phone on the same day before 10 AM, you will definitely get your premium packaging delivery as soon as possible.

In addition, there is always a Live Chat button on Samsung Malaysia's website when you have some questions. The e-promoter online at the Live Chat is always ready at your service and answering your questions in terms of product and shipping, tracking orders and support. Easy peasy.

So that's all, Galaxy users. What do you think of Samsung Advantage now? To learn more about Samsung Advantage, you can visit the official webpage right here. Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay ahead of the pack with Samsung Advantage. Stay tuned for more tech articles at TechNave.com.


Apple foldable iPhone could launch in September 2022

It seems every brand wants to make a foldable device these days and Apple is no exemption. There have been rumours about a future iPhone with a foldable display that will feature a patented folding mechanism. Now, sources claim that there's already a planned release window for the device.

According to Economic Daily News, Apple has been sending foldable iPhones (likely prototypes) to Foxconn to be tested. Allegedly, one of the main things to be tested is the viability of OLED or Micro-LED as the display panel. This step is important, as it's said that the panel choice will determine the method or process used to assemble the device. Another component being tested is the folding mechanism, with the target number set to more than 100000 folds.

What's interesting is that a release window of September 2022 has already been decided. If this timeframe is accurate, then Apple's foldable iPhone will be introduced with the iPhone 14 series. For all we know, it could be a higher-end model in the series, rather than being sold as a separate product series. At this stage, your guess is as good as ours.

Sounds like Apple fans will have to wait another 2 years to get a foldable device. As usual, this is still a rumour so do take it with a grain of salt. With that said, what kind of features would you like to see from a foldable iPhone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


U Mobile Offers Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 From RM688

U Mobile is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 from a subsidized price of RM688, more than RM1000 less than its normal retail price of RM1699. The tablet is available with a U58, U88 or U Plus plan on the condition that you sign a 24 month contract. The full details of the deal are in the table below:

For more information regarding this deal, check out here and the U Mobile site but if you're interested in other U Mobile telco deals click here.


U Mobile & Qualcomm showcase the future of shopping at Smart Nation Expo 2022

Today, U Mobile announced a collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies to explore the future of Smart Retailing. As part of this collaboration, U Mobile and Qualcomm will work together to enable digital innovations for retail players, enhancing customers' shopping experience and simplifying retailers' operations.

According to U Mobile, Smart Retail solutions can help retailers transform the shopping experience for customers while minimising their digital pain points. For example, retailers may personalise shopping experiences according to customer profiles, making it easier for shoppers to locate a product within the store and engage with customers while they are shopping through Augmented Reality (AR) and Location-Based Services (LBS).

The end-to-end customer shopping journey is also considered and enhanced with features like smart parking, an integrated loyalty rewards system, enhanced VIP services and Online-to-Offline (O2O) retail, made possible by 360 degrees integrated IoT platform with existing retail digital enablement. On the retailer’s end, their daily retail operations including inventory and resources management will be digitised, integrated and simplified for better management.

Furthermore, retailer pain points like shrinkage, theft and security issues may be better managed using vision AI technology. The technologies have recently showcased a preview of Smart Retail solutions being developed, namely Smart Shopping Cart, Electronic Shelf Labeling and E-AGV (Electric-Autonomous Guided Vehicle) at Smart Nation Expo 2022.

For more information, visit U Mobile’s booth at Smart Nation Expo 2022, Hall 8 Level 2 of MITEC Kuala Lumpur, from 27 to 29 September 2022. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


U Mobile RM70 monthly Hero P70 plan with 15GB promotion extended until 31 December 2016

U Mobile are extending their Hero Plan, the P70 15GB promotions until 31 December 2016 instead of their original intention to end it on 30 June 2016. Whether you are already on the Hero P70 plan or are still thinking about getting it, as long you are subscribing to the Hero P70 plan now or soon, you will still be entitled to 15GB monthly at the cost of RM70/month. This plan will give out unlimited calls to all networks on top of 15GB of high-speed internet. We have also released the article for U Mobile Hero P70 in the past; you can check it out if you haven't done so.

After the promotion ends starting January next year, U Mobile will reduce the Hero P70 plan to the original quota amount, which is at 7GB monthly. Until then, enjoy the upgrade and if you are looking for more information regarding this, visit the U Mobile official website.


U Mobile Release Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV Bundles

After a bit of registering interest and waiting, U Mobile have finally sent off their Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV bundle details. On top of offering the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV at just RM899, they've also included a new plan called the U Plus plan. This new U Plus plan is supposedly for only selected loyal U Mobile postpaid customers so if you're a prepaid user or have only just started with the U Mobile bandwagon you're out of luck. The other plans that go with the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV include the U58, U88 and the U Premium plans. For more details, check out the table below:

In addition to offering the new U Plus plan, U Mobile are also doing roadshows for the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV from 27 April 2013 to 28 April 2013 where the first 200 Samsung Galaxy S4 / S IV buyers under a U Postpaid plan will get an extra rebate of RM100. U Mobile will be having roadshows at:

For more U Mobile Telco plans click here.


U Mobile Unleashes Sony Xperia Z in Malaysia at RM999

Sony Xperia Z fans out there should rejoice as U Mobile is now offering the smartphone for as low as RM999 on the U Premium bundle or from RM1688 to RM 1488 via their U58 and U88 bundles respectively. The U Premium bundle in particular offers the Sony Xperia Z at a subsidized price of RM999 with a monthly of RM187 and 5GB worth of data. Bear in mind that the U Premium bundle is only available for the first 50 units of the Sony Xperia Z only and that the U58, U88 and U Premium bundles are going for 24 month contracts. For the full details regarding each U58, U88 and U Premium plan, check out the table below:

If you're a heavy user and have some money to burn now we heartily recommend that you go for the U Premium. Hopefully you'll be able to make the first 50 units in time. As always, do check out our other U Mobile Telco Plans and for further information about this deal check out the U Mobile site.


U Mobile Upgrades: UMI 38, Free Chat, Switch to U

Adding on even more value to their already very affordable plans and packages, U Mobile has upgraded it's Unlimited Mobile Internet (UMI) packages with a more balanced UMI 38 plan along with a number of other interesting upgrades. The UMI 38 plan combines the best of the UMI 28 plan along with free 200 minutes of calls, something which even the higher end UMI 48 plan does not offer. Combined with it's 500MB data quota, 30 free SMS and free chat app charges it makes for a more nicely balanced plan for smartphone and feature phone users who like to talk more.

Collaborating with KakaoTalk and WeChat, U Mobile are also making it free to use these apps with no additional charges from the UMI 28 plan and above. For the full details check out the table below:

In a bid to move users other telcos U Mobile are upping the ante for their Switch to U Mobile efforts. This includes free calls, SMS, credits and top up bonus for new member referrals along with other features such as no roaming charges in Singapore or a 3G data rate of just 5 sen per MB.

For more U Mobile telco plans click here, but for more information regarding these deals, go to the U Mobile site.


U Mobile and Huawei signed Letter of Intent to work on 5G network in Malaysia

Recently, U Mobile, as well as Huawei Malaysia, have recently signed a “Letter of Intent” to collaborate and work on the 5G network in Malaysia. Not only that, but both the entities also plan on running 5G tests in Malaysia as well to work out the kinks to ensure that our infrastructure is ready for the new network.

Based on a statement by U Mobile CEO Wong Heang Tuck, U Mobile is happy to have Huawei as their long-term strategic partner to ensure that everyone would be able to benefit from the 5G network which is expected to be rolled out starting next year. What do you think of the collaboration between Huawei and U Mobile? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


U Mobile and Impact Malaysia revamps Spacerubix Puchong for youth-community building experience

(L-R) Eric Liew Sze Yarn, Senior General Manager, Regulatory of U Mobile; Ahmed Faris Amir, Chief Executive Officer of Impact Malaysia; YB Syed Saddiq, Minister of Youth and Sports; Wong Heang Tuck, Chief Executive Officer of U Mobile; Alex Tan, Chief Sales Officer of U Mobile; Adrian Yap, Founder of Freeform.

As of 5 September 2019, U Mobile has officially partnered with Impact Malaysia and unveiled its very first art mural inspired youth-centric community space at Impact's HQ in Puchong.

Under the theme #UnlimitedMoves and support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), the place has several sports options such as a basketball, volleyball and sepak takraw courts at Spacerubix Puchong, with a touch of street art across the place to enhance the youth-community building experience.

During the opening ceremony, U Mobile CEO, Wong Heang Tuck, said that the new partnership and initiative is all about "providing access and tools for youths to realise their unlimited potential either in sports or in community-building efforts". Impact also shares the same sentiment on looking forward to more youths gathering at the newly revamped courts to play sports, share ideas and passion, together.

Ahmed Faris, YB Syed Saddiq and Wong Heang Tuck at the Unlimited Moves press conference

In addition, YB Tuan Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, the Minister of Youth and Sports was also present and hopes the initiative will encourage the youth. The launch event was also attended by other KBS-related agencies, youth groups and partners of Impact Malaysia and Spacerubix.

Stay tuned for more U Mobile news at TechNave.com.


U Mobile and Knightsbridge Resources Sdn Bhd launches TraqKid for monitoring children's safety

Today, U Mobile has announced their collaboration with Knightsbridge Resources Sdn Bhd and officiating the launch of TraqKid. As the name suggest, it's a new mobile child tracking kit app that gives parents a sense of security on their children whereabouts and TraqKid's call centre, the app is only applicable to U Mobile SIM-based location services.

The pre-order for the tracking kit is available starting today (1 November 2017), subscription fee is RM58 monthly with U Mobile. Upon registration, the upfront fee for Personal Accident Insurance is RM36. To add on to that, Chairman of Knightsbridge Resources and Founder / CEO for Community Policy Malaysia, Kuan Chee Heng, was proud to share that the app is the first of its kind in Malaysia, offering parents the comfort to monitor on their mobile without other accessories because of the SIM-based location technology embedded in the U Mobile SIM card.

"In an emergency situation, parents can get assistance to locate their child with just a touch of a button. Once the alert is triggered, we will mobilise our five to the location where the child was last tracked." said Kuan.

The ceremony was officiated by Yang Berhormat Dato' Sri Hajah binti Haji Abdul Karim, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development and Patron of TraqKid. To know more about TraqKid, kindly visit the official TraqKid website.


U Mobile and Sun Life Malaysia collaborate to provide micro insurance, coming in October 2017

U Mobile and Sun Life Malaysia have partnered up to offer telco-assurance to U Mobile's over 5 million customers. This may include micro insurance at low premiums per month but these products are only set to be available from October 2017. Check back U Mobile's site then for more details.

"We believe that all our customers would want to have unlimited peace of mind during their time of need. As a start, we will be partnering with Sun Life Malaysia to offer microinsurance which provides necessary and adequate protection and low monthly premiums. Sun Life Malaysia not only shares our challenger mindset, but also has an extensive expertise in insurance product innovation that we can tap into. Together, we will be able to offer products that are suitable yet financially accessible." Wong Heang Tuck, CEO, U Mobile

"Sun Life Malaysia's vision is to provide lifetime financial security to more Malaysians through our multi-channel distribution strategy, and we have identified telco-assurance as a key digital channel. Today's partnership marks our foray into telco-assurance and we are very excited to offer microinsurance products that are cost-effective and accessible while also supporting our government's objective to achieve an insurance penetration rate of 75% by 2020." Raymond Liew, CEO and President / Country Head of Sun Life Malaysia.


Apple gained itself a No.1 by spending big bucks to buy semiconductor chips in 2020

A new report is claiming that Apple was the largest buyer of semiconductor chips in 2020. According to Gartner, the tech giant had spent 53.6 billion USD (~RM216 billion) and took 11.9% of the global market share, representing 24% growth year-on-year. Let's read on to find out why Apple had to spend so much on semiconductors.

The Research Director Masatsune Yamaji from Gartner claims that Apple's position is mainly contributed by "the continued success of AirPods, special demand for Mac computers and iPads, and increasing NAND flash consumption." Meanwhile, "the increasing demand for mobile PCs and tablets due to working from home had also driven the production of Macs and iPads through 2020", not to mention that the company started to produce the in-house silicon as well for its Mac product line last year.

After Apple, Samsung is placed second by spending 36.4 billion USD (~RM147 billion) and taking 8.1% of the market, representing 20.4% growth year-on-year. Surprisingly, HUAWEI has also maintained its third position despite a big reduction in spending due to the trade ban. It is reported that Xiaomi had increased its spending the most by 26% among the top 10 companies as well in 2020.

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


U Mobile and TIME sign Memorandum of Understanding for 5G solutions

(L-R) Tan Hoon San, Cheif Corporate Officer of U Mobile; Wong Heang Tuck, Chief Executive Officer of U Mobile; Lee Guan Hong, Executive Director of TIME dotCom; Ang Thing Jiun, Chief Technology Officer of TIME dotCom

Today, U Mobile Sdn Bhd has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TIME dotCom. This is due to U Mobile's 5G initiative and if you have been following the news, the company has already conduct 5G trials with TIME's involvement, this will speed up the high speed and low latency backhaul solution.

During the ceremony, the reason why U Mobile chose TIME is that they were the first telco provider in Malaysia and the second service provider in the world to achieve the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 3.0 certification (if you don't know what that means, it's an achievement). It will be interesting to see how their partnership turn out, as U Mobile's signal strength is fairly strong but just not enough coverage.

The MOU signing ceremony between U Mobile and TIME took place on 9 May 2019 at U Mobile’s Corporate HQ. The MOU was signed by Wong Heang Tuck, U Mobile’s CEO and Lee Guan Hong, Executive Director of TIME.

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U Mobile announce service disruption schedule for July and August due to system upgrades

U Mobile has announced that they will be doing scheduled system upgrades and maintenance this July and August which may cause some customers to experience service interruptions. Thankfully, these will be done from 12.00 am till 6.00 am so most users won't be affected. All services are set to be fully restored by 10 August 2017 and they'll try to make the upgrades and maintenance as painless as possible. You can still contact them at U Mobile’s Customer Service Hotline at +6018-388 1318 or their site for more details though.

Here are the scheduled times and dates for the U Mobile system upgrades and maintenance:

Hopefully, after the scheduled upgrades, U Mobile customers will see an increase in speed and stability to the network. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


U Mobile announced Unlimited Hero P139 postpaid plan with unlimited data, 50GB hotspot data, free Roam-Onz Global promotion and more

Today, U Mobile has announced yet another giler postpaid plan. This time called as the Unlimited Hero P139 postpaid plan, this package is RM139 and features pretty awesome stuff because it offers a huge chunk of tethering data up to 50GB!

Besides that, there is also unlimited HD streaming (YAS), unlimited data (YAS), unlimited network calls (to all networks, YAS) and free 3GB roaming data for five different continents that consist of thirty-six different countries! Speaking of free-roaming, the official website also stated that if you sign up for the Unlimited HERO P139 before 28 February 2019, you will be granted a complimentary Roam-Onz Global for two years! Also, Roam-Onz Global is only eligible for this postpaid plan, so yeah too bad for other postpaid plans.

If you would like to know more, you can head over to U Mobile's official webpage here and check it out. It's a pretty good deal if you ask me, but then again, coverage is something to consider and believe me, U Mobile is aware of it and working very hard to improve that.

Stay tuned for more U Mobile news at TechNave.com.


U Mobile announced as official sponsor for M1, hosting U-Legendary and MLBB Premium Skins Giveaway contest

Today, U Mobile is proud to announce that they are the official sponsor for the Mobile Legends World Championship (M1). Why is this a big deal? Well, M1 is the world's biggest Mobile Legends tournament which is organised by Moonton with a prize pool of USD 250,000 (~RM1,048,250). The Grand Finals will be held at Axiata Arena from 15 - 17 November 2019.

To celebrate the partnership, U Mobile wants to give their customers a chance to win M1 Gold 3-Day passes as well as premium Mobile Legends skins through two contests: the U-Legendary Giveaway and Win MLBB Premium Skins with Codashop Contest respectively. Below are the steps to participate in the contest period (1 October - 31 October 2019).

This contest is open to all active Prepaid and Postpaid U Mobile customers who hold individual accounts (corporate accounts are not eligible). To participate, just follow the steps below:

Winners will be announced on 12 November 2019 at u.my/m1wc. Winners will also receive an SMS notification and a push notification from the MyUMobile app – so be sure you’ve downloaded and activated the app!

On top of that, U Mobile customers may also enjoy a 10% discount on any M1 3-Day pass purchase. For more information on this promo and on the contests, please visit u.my/m1wc.


U Mobile announced new Giler plans for postpaid and prepaid with unlimited data usage and calls from RM30

Today, U Mobile has unveiled possibly the most cost efficient postpaid and prepaid plan in Malaysia. Simply known as the Giler Unlimited, it offers unlimited data for all apps on your smartphone at an amazing price of RM50 for postpaid GX50 plan and RM30 for prepaid GX30 plan.

On top of that, the two plans are so unlimited that customers who subscribe to it will not have any restrictions on when and how the data be used. So with that, they can stream any music and videos, any social apps, play any mobile game app, livestream and more anytime and anywhere. However, there is a catch to this of course, the GX50 data speed is capped at 5 MBps while the GX30 is only 3 MBps. Also, the company's roaming plan is not part of this new Giler plan and there's still some fees for calls and SMSes in GX30.

+1 for the flying blue alpaca with laser eyes and finger legs marketing skit

Apart from having unlimited data, the GX50 also comes with a free 5GB hotspot quota and the GX30 gives free 3GB hotspot quota. The Giler Unlimited plans are now available from today onwards at every U Mobile stores across the nation.

To find out more about the new Giler plans, kindly visit u.com.my to check it out and stay tuned for more U Mobile news at TechNave.com.


U Mobile announces 1st phase of 4G LTE network expansion completed along with future plans

U Mobile recently announced that they have completed the 1st phase of their 4G LTE expansion 3 months ahead of schedule. This means more sites with 75Mbps U Mobile 4G LTE coverage in Malaysia across the Klang Valley, Putrajaya, Seremban, Port Dickson and Johor. Far from resting on their laurels, they also announced future expansion plans of 5000 new sites for Malaysia in the coming 5 years and 1000 new 3G sites in Malaysia by the end of the year. New technologies being worked on include pre-5G with Huawei, VoLTE (Voice-over LTE) and IMS. In tandem with these plans, U Mobile recently launched new plans with the HERO Postpaid P70 that offers 7GB of data for RM70 a month and the POWER Prepaid pack offering 1GB of free data every month for life. Here's what they had to say about it all:

"U Mobile is a data centric telco. 70% of U Mobile's customers are smartphone users, hence we want them to have the best Internet and data experience in terms of speed and quality. We also believe in giving our customer the best value possible and we do so by offering our customers thebest mobile plans in the market today. U Mobile believe that the demand for smartphones and data will keep increasing. Hence, we will continue our network expansion plans by rolling out 5000 new site over the next 5 years. This roadmap is part of U Mobile's integrated strategy to maintain our leadership as the telco with the best overall customer experience." Too Tian Jen, U Mobile Chief Technology Officer


U Mobile announces 5G-ready U25 & U35 plans, offers unlimited data and calls

Last month, Ericsson announced the establishment of its 5G Network Operations Centre. It was another milestone in our country's 5G development. With the networks starting to roll out, local telcos are also starting to push out new services, and U Mobile is one of them.

Just earlier, U Mobile unveiled two new prepaid packages - U25 and U35. The company claimed that these are the most affordable 5G-ready prepaid plans currently available. They offer unlimited data and calls, 30 hours of 'speed boost' every month, and low IDD call rates to 11 countries. The speed boost lets U Mobile customers max out connection speeds on U Mobile's 4G or 5G networks.

In conjunction with the launch, U Mobile will sell the prepaid packages at RM20/month for U25 and RM35/month for U35. The former provides unlimited data at 3Mbps, while the latter has unlimited data at 6Mbps. In other words, you'll need that speed boost feature if you want to get the best speeds.

If you want to know more, check out the U Mobile website for details. With that said, what do you think about the new plans so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


U Mobile announces Unlimited HERO Postpaid P78 for RM78 a month and new Roam-Onz

U Mobile has announced their new Unlimited HERO Postpaid P78 plan for RM78 a month, providing for a limited time only:

Replacing the previous Data BackPack is U Mobile's new Roam-Onz roaming (includes Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand) with dedicated data for just overseas usage. This is available for all postpaid customers including P70, P98, i90, i130, UD90, UD130 U Premium and U Platinum users and will be valid until 31 December 2017.

While the P78 postpaid plan does offer high-speed unlimited data, it has been capped at 5Mbps while video streaming is at 480p resolutions only as well. While you can use your P78 connected smartphone as a hotspot, MiFi usage has been blocked. Check out the U Mobile site or Roam-Onz site for more details.


U Mobile announces that the Apple iPhone X is now available from RM3465 + RM200 Mac City voucher

U Mobile recently announced that they will be offering the Apple iPhone X (along with the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus) from RM3465. The iPhone X will be available with the Postpaid i90 and i30 plans over 24 month contracts and you can pay for it using U Mobile's microCredit or UPackage installment plans. In addition, those who sign up between 24 November 2017 and 26 November 2017 will also receive a Mac City voucher worth RM200. Check out the U Mobile site for more details.


U Mobile begins We Want U Giveaway campaign with RM3 million worth of prizes to win

Just last week, Opensignal acknowledged and mentioned U Mobile as one of the most improved global networks in the Mobile Network Experience Global Awards (which most of you still can't believe, lol). But anyway, in conjunction with this, the orange telco just launched their biggest giveaway campaign "We Want U GIVEAWAY" to every U Mobile user starting now.

With a total of RM3 million worth of prizes to give away, prizes include Proton X70, Proton Iriz cars, Modenas Kriss motorcycles, Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G and iPhone 11 Pro smartphones, as well as Shopee vouchers. To join this campaign, U Mobile users will have to spend, collect and win with the highest number of points during the daily, weekly or monthly tally that the telco will be conducting. In other words, your point collection includes activating or upgrading a new plan, purchasing data plans, boosters, top-ups or add-ons, subscribing to a device package or insurance products, as well as doing the same on MyUMobile app or GoPayz.

In addition, U Mobile users are encouraged to lookout for Flash Deals and Digital Week that will happen throughout the weeks this campaign. Flash Deals allow customers to earn extra points for transactions made, whilst during Digital Week, customers will enjoy a 10% rebate on selected transactions performed via the MyUMobile app. Also, just to recap the number of prizes giveaway below:

To keep a lookout for Flash Deals and Digital Week, or to find out more about the full mechanics the We Want U GIVEAWAY campaign, customers may visit u.com.my/wwu. This campaign will run for 100 days which will end on 8 January 2021, good luck and all the best! Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple gets sued for allegedly recording private conversations through Siri

We believe that some of you might have thought about your smartphones' voice assistants eavesdropping on your conversations. Not sure if it's a "coincidence", but sometimes we could get targeted advertisements about things we've mentioned to someone before. Now, it appears that Apple is facing a lawsuit that alleges its voice assistant, Siri, has improperly recorded private conversations.

It's said that one Siri user's private conversation with his doctor about "brand name surgical treatment" has led him to receive ads for that treatment. Meanwhile, there are other two users who said that their discussions about Air Jordan sneakers, Pit Viper sunglasses, and "Olive Garden" have caused them to receive ads as well for those products.

According to Reuters, the case claims that Siri turned on unprompted and recorded conversations that it shouldn't have and passed the data along to third parties. The plaintiffs could also try to make it a class-action lawsuit and continue pursuing claims about violating user privacy. Not only Apple, companies like Google and Amazon have also faced such allegations. However, they denied that they have ever listened to the conversations for purposes other than the intended ones.

It's somehow scary knowing that the smart devices around us are listening to what we say, which the tech companies claim that they do not. Leave a comment to let us know who you choose to believe and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


U Mobile customers can now enjoy 2x Hotspot Data up to 100GB for free

We are only in Day 2 of the Movement Restriction Order and more companies are coming out with solutions to deal with this. As you may already know, GrabFood and foodpanda are already implementing "Contactless Delivery", but U Mobile is now offering something cooler - The Hottest Spot campaign - which offers more hotspot data quota for their customers.

How much more data quota, you ask? According to the company, the orange telco is doubling the amount! So with this, all U Mobile customers who are using the GX38 prepaid plan, GX50 postpaid plan, GX68, Unlimited HERO P99 and Unlimited HERo P139 plans will receive a double portion of hotspot data. It gets better, U Mobile will also offer this new promo for free starting from today until 31 March 2020.

For additional info, Unlimited HERO P99 and P139 users can add an S20 data-only share line for just RM20 per month, which allows them to share the double hotspot quote without even being in the same place. As for the prepaid users, they need to renew or activate the GX38 plan from now until the end of the month to receive the double hotspot data for 30 days. Awesome!

That's plenty of hotspot data to share! But anyway, how are you holding up so far working from home? If you're having problems working remotely at home, you can take a read at our #protips here. Do let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


U Mobile customers can now purchase digital services online via their mobile plan

Today, U Mobile has announced their partnership with leading global mobile commerce solution provider DOCOMO Digital in Malaysia, to allow their customers to purchase various digital services online via their mobile phone plan. With this, U Mobile customers will be able to make purchase of digital services from platforms such as Google Play Store even if they do not own a credit or debit card.

Jasmine Lee, U Mobile’s Chief Marketing Officer, highlighted that this is just one of many new and beneficial services that the telco will be introducing to their customers who are very digitally savvy.

“A majority of U Mobile’s customers are smartphone users and based on our insights, they are avid users of digital services. Hence, we wanted to give a seamless option for our customers to purchase their desired services even if they do not own a credit or debit card. This new service also makes the payment process extremely seamless as they do not need to worry about having to input extensive details such credit card numbers and contacts.”

Hiroyuki Sato, Chief Executive Officer of DOCOMO Digital said:

“We are delighted to partner with U Mobile to expand its carrier billing services and capabilities in Malaysia. Introducing new payment methods like Direct Carrier Billing goes much further than simple technical integrations. By providing full end-to-end services, we helped enable U Mobile customers to become part of the digital economy.”

In order for U Mobile to pay their balance, post-paid customers will be billed while prepaid customers will make the purchase via their credits. Stay tuned for more U Mobile news at Technave.com.


U Mobile customers can purchase the Good Vibes Festival 2019 Early Bird ticket at just RM360

Good Vibes Festival is back and you know the saying goes - the early bird catches the worm! U Mobile customers can now purchase the Early Bird tickets to the event and sales will begin on 25 March 2019 from 12 PM at RM360 each, just a day before the official sales to the public.

To add on to that, U Mobile customers can also purchase the VIP ticket for RM600 at 10% off during the pre-sale. Even if the official ticket sales open to the public on 26 March, U Mobile customers can still purchase the VIP ticket at the same pricing with the discount (first-come-first-serve basis). Below are the steps to enjoy the benefits:

For your information, Good Vibes Festival 2019 will be held at The Ranch, Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands on 20 - 21 July 2019. Many local artists will be taking part in the concert including hip hop duo, Rae Sremmurd; Grammy Award winner, Daniel Caesar; South Korean R&B singer Dean; as well as local stars like Midnight Fusic and Kidd Santhe. More artists will be announced in the near future.

For further information on the festival, please visit www.goodvibesfestival.com.


U Mobile details Samsung Galaxy S5 no upfront payment plans

After teasing about their NO Upfront payment offer for the Samsung Galaxy S5, U Mobile have finally revealed their plan bundles for the smartphone. The lowest standard pricing will begin from RM999 but those who sign up for the Standard Chartered JustOne Platinum credit card and the U Plus Plan bundle will get a rebate of RM444, lowering the price to RM555. That promo lasts up to 30 June 2014 and is only applicable after the credit card has been approved (if you don't get approved, you won't get the RM444 rebate) but for the rest of us U Mobile requires a sign up for their U58, U88 and U Plus plans under a 24 month contract. Unfortunately, the NO upfront payment has strings attached as you only qualify for it if you pay using credit card and subscribe to auto debit, while U58 bundle plan users are not eligible at all. For more details check out the table below:


U Mobile has a new Postpaid 38 that can switch to 5G connectivity (when it's ready)

While we are still waiting for Celcom, Digi and Maxis to announce their 5G adoption plans, U Mobile just announced a new Postpaid 38 plan that is 5G-ready. At RM38 per month, this postpaid has a total of 30GB of high-speed data and unlimited calls as well.

According to the U Mobile website, the Postpaid 38 has no speed cap at all and no extra charges will appear when the internet quota is empty. However, it is also noted that the speed will be throttled to 64kbps if you fully used up all the mobile data until it is refreshed. We assume that Postpaid 38 will switch to 5G fully once the company's servers are ready.

Additionally, you may top up another RM5 for the data booster or RM10 for extra three days of using the data. Only Malaysians and even foreigners above 18 years old and above can sign up for this new postpaid plan.

If you want to sign up, you can register yourself through mobile number portability port-ins or prepaid-to-postpaid conversion on U Mobile's official website here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


U Mobile have donated 100 mobile phones with unlimited Internet data to two hospital centres

As we journey through Phase 2 of the Movement Control Order, U Mobile continues to provide their customers with their daily free 1GB Internet data and 2x Hotspot data up to 100GB. This time, the telco went an extra mile of donating a total of 100 new mobile phones equipped with 100 GX68 postpaid SIMs to the University Malaya Medical Centre and Hospital Sungai Buloh frontliners.

According to U Mobile CEO, Wong Heang Tuck, the reason for this initiative is to support the medical staff as much as possible during this period. With the mobile phones and GX68 postpaid SIMS given, they hope the healthcare workers will be able to use them to stay connected, conduct vital contact tracing work and to reach out to PUIs (patients under investigations). In addition, the telco have also donated RM1 million to the Ministry of Health.

A handover of the goodies to a Sungai Buloh Hospital representative

Meanwhile, U Mobile was also working with ZTE and edotco building a temporary network site nearby Hospital Sungai Buloh

Thanks U Mobile for supporting the frontliners! By the way, if you would like to know more about their 2x Hotspot offer, you can visit u.com.my to check it out. Stay tuned for more local telco news at TechNave.com.


U Mobile hits Vision2million goal, offers free calls and internet for 18 December 2014

U Mobile has just achieved its target of 2 million new subscribers under its Vision2million campaign. The carrier had kicked off this ambitious campaign back in September and promised to give out freebies like free on-network calls and Internet surfing if it achieved the goal by the year end. The campaign was announced just after the carrier said that it would expand into 2000 new 3G and 4G LTE sites by 2015. The company had initially planned to offer these freebies on the New Year's Day. However as it reached the goal early, U Mobile is offering free calls and Internet surfing on 18 December 2014. The freebies start at 12AM and end at 11:59PM on the above date. The free calls are only applicable when made on the same network while Internet surfing has no restrictions. This offer is applicable to all active prepaid, postpaid and broadband customers of U Mobile. The company has a comprehensive list of FAQs on their website specifically regarding this Vision2million promotion. Head over to their website for more details.


U Mobile introduces new Unlimited Hero P99 plan with unlimited Internet data for RM99

Today, U Mobile has quietly rolled out a new Postpaid plan called Unlimited Hero P99. If you've heard the rumours, it's true, the new Postpaid plan has an unlimited pool of Internet data! For just RM99, it also includes an unlimited call to all networks, free mobile hotspot and no speed caps!

However, according to U Mobile's Unlimited Hero P99 promo page, there is a catch for using the free mobile hotspot. While it does pack up to 30GB worth of Internet data, it's only applicable to Share 20 Member line - a feature that was introduced last year (visit here to read more about it) and it can only be shared up to 3 Share 20 Member lines at RM20/line. Also, each Share 20 line only offers 30 minutes free calls to any U Mobile numbers as well.

If you don't mind the sharing part, existing U Mobile subscribers can upgrade to P99 by calling 1318. For non-U Mobile users, you can switch by going to the promo page right here. Stay tuned for more U Mobile news at TechNave.com.


U Mobile introducing enhancements to GX30 and GX38 prepaid plan starting 12 June 2020

U Mobile has officially announced that the GX30’s speed will be doubled from 3 Mbps to 6Mbps, while the hotspot data will be increased from 3GB to 6GB. The GX38, on the other hand, will have its hotspot data increased to 6GB as well while speed remains the same at 6Mbps.

The enhancements for both the prepaid mentioned above will come into effect starting from 12 June 2020 onwards, which is tomorrow. But that’s not all, should there be an occasion where you require faster internet, the Data Booster 5 can be purchased for only RM5 which will increase your internet speed to 10Mbps for 14 days.

If you want to find out more information in regards to both the prepaid plans mentioned above, head over to U Mobile's official website. With all that said, would you be interested in signing up for U Mobile’s new and improved GX30 and GX38 prepaid plan? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.