The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra handled better than the iPhone 11 Pro Max in a drop test

Is it true or is it just a bluff? Well, Samsung have been marketing their latest Galaxy Note20 series with several features but oddly, the fact that the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus is not one of the highlights. In case you forgot, the Gorilla Glass Victus is the latest innovation by Corning and it's one tough glass. How tough? Read below to see for yourself.

In a drop test video by PhoneBuff, the host was using the Galaxy Note20 Ultra against the iPhone 11 Pro Max which is using a Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Of course, it was no surprise that the Gorilla Glass Victus came up on top but the difference is a bit too much considering that the Gorilla Glass 6 was introduced 2 years ago. From the video below, you can clearly see how the Gorilla Glass 6 on the iPhone 11 Pro Max got more cracks than the Victus.

From dropping on the corner to the back, the most impressive one was when the host dropped the Galaxy Note20 Ultra on the front. The front display indeed had some scratches but it wasn't as severely cracked as we thought. Who knew the Gorilla Glass Victus could improve so much just after 2 years?

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


The Samsung Galaxy Note20 series could get two new colours and priced from ~RM4K onwards

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 series is picking up steam and within this week, we have already gotten a bunch of details (more than usual, fishy) on both the Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra. In this latest rumour mill, we got ourselves some news on colour additions as well as estimated prices so here's what we find out.

Starting off with the colours, it's pretty safe to say that the Mystic Bronze is the main theme for the Galaxy Note20 series this year and perhaps on other devices that could appear in the upcoming Unpacked event. Besides Mystic Bronze, there is another new colour spotted online and it's not every day that you see a green smartphone (there's no fancy name for this yet), there's also a grey model which is pretty standard. Finally, the black model should be part of the lineup as well since it appeared quite often from previous leaks.

In terms of price, we have reported that it could allegedly start from ~RM4233 or ~RM5140 onwards. This time around, sources from the Korean market speculate that it could start from 1.199 million won (~RM4255) while the Galaxy Note20 Ultra could cost 1.452 million won (~RM5153). With the recent rumours of the Galaxy Note20 using a plastic body with a flat AMOLED display, the latter could very well be more affordable than the Galaxy Note 10.

With all that said, please do take this news with a pinch of salt as these are all rumours at the moment. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for our official Unpacked event news coverage on 5 August 2020 at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S and Note series could be merged in the future

Samsung Galaxy Note 9, for illustration purposes only

Based on a South Korean media, Samsung Vice Chairman Jay Lee is looking towards merging the mainstream Samsung Galaxy S and the Note series into a single entity. However there is no confirmation on whether this is going to happen to future smartphones released by Samsung. On the contrary, it will be interesting to see upcoming Samsung phones such as the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10+ come equipped with the iconic S-Pen from the Note series.

From a financial standpoint this does make sense in a way as Samsung does not need to allocate resources towards the research and development of the Note series and instead be focused on their mainstream Galaxy series. As always, take every bit of information with a grain of salt as nothing has been confirmed yet by Samsung. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


The Samsung Galaxy S10 might sport an Infinity-O display

This morning on Twitter, a tweet from Evan Blass (@evleaks) only added more hype and speculations about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10, which may be announced March 2019. The tweet mentioned the phone’s display, tech specs and the camera, according to Gizmochina.com.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 could be sporting an Infinity-O display unveiled at SDC 2018 last week, which has the camera in a very weird position on the front of the phone. Besides that, the Galaxy S10 may also feature the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, which we can safely say is a pretty neat trend adopted by upcoming smartphones.

Few preliminary Galaxy S10 details:- "Punch hole" style selfie cam cutout (sounds like Infinity-O display).- Ultrasonic, in-display FPS- Three rear cameras (standard/wide/tele)- One UI over Android Pie

Evan Blass also mentioned that the Samsung Galaxy S10 might have three rear cameras, similar to the Galaxy A7 (2018). What’s different between these two phones are the sensors, in which the Samsung Galaxy S10 may likely have a standard, ultra-wide, and telephoto modes. As expected, Samsung Galaxy S10’s UI will be utilizing the One UI that was presented last week at SDC 2018. However, these are all mere speculations so do take this info with a grain of salt! What are you hoping to see on the Samsung Galaxy S10? For more Samsung news, make sure to follow TechNave.com!


The Samsung Galaxy S20 Exclusive Bundle has been extended until 31 March 2020

Despite the restless COVID-19 news globally, we saw a good number of customers and early birds at the Galaxy S20 Roadshow last Friday at Mid Balley, Kuala Lumpur. If you happened to miss out the roadshow over the weekend, no worries, Samsung Malaysia have just announced that the sale with the exclusive bundle will be extended.

Initially, the exclusive bundle was supposed to end after the roadshow but as a gesture of goodwill for their loyal fans who supported them, the exclusive bundle will end of 31 March 2020 instead. Just like the one from the roadshow, the exclusive bundle includes a Wireless Charger Pad (worth RM239) and a 128GB microSD memory card (worth RM139). That's a total of free RM378 altogether.

For your information, the Galaxy S20 and S20+ start from RM3599 and RM3999 respectively and feature the same Exynos 990 chipset, a 12MP (ultrawide) + 12MP (wide) + 64MP (telephoto lens) triple rear camera setup (and an extra DepthVision sensor for the latter), up to 30x camera zoom, 8GB + 128GB memory capacity and more. As for the S20 Ultra, the ultimate one starts from RM4999 sporting a 108MP quad rear camera setup, 100x Space Zoom, 5000mAh battery, 12GB + 128GB memory capacity, 5G support and more.

You can now go to your nearest Samsung Experience Store for the latest Samsung flagship while stocks last! Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G scores 122 points, making it to DxOMark's top 5

In this latest DxOMark smartphone camera test result, they have tested and reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra camera capabilities. Scoring 122 points, this is a pretty respectable high score but it was just enough for the phone to land in the top 5. To be fair, all the top scores are very close but anyway, below are some pros and cons of Samsung's camera-centric flagship.

According to DxOMark, what they liked about the Galaxy S20 Ultra's camera is that it was able to produce good exposure most of the time. This goes the same for the colours and details making it pretty good all-rounder. Moreover, the bokeh mode is impressive as well, and not to forget the video recording has been improved in some ways such as 4K recording and slow-mo.

On the other hand, DxOMark weren't so impressed with the zoom-in capabilities which saw "strong fusion artefacts" appearing on the edges of the frame, this happens when the phone is zoomed in too much. Also, there is an issue of autofocusing particularly in low-light settings; at the same time, this also caused some white balance focusing in both indoors and outdoors. They also said the "Bright Night" feature could have been better, same goes to the mixed ultrawide photo quality as it's using a 48MP sensor but the quality didn't meet expectations.

We have been playing with the Galaxy S20 Ultra phone for quite some time now, and we agree most of the remarks made by DxOMark. If you want to read the full detailed report, you can visit their review here. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S20 series could be released on 6 March 2020

The next big event this 2020 is none other than Samsung Unpacked 2020 and it's coming earlier than scheduled. However, we got some interesting news that the release date for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series is sooner than expected which is 6 March 2020.

Although it's not an official statement by Samsung, it was rather hinted heavily on Samsung's official website at the registration page. At the transportation icon there, it reads "Delivery by March 6 while supplies last" but of course, it has already been taken down and replaced with another sentence. Looking at the timeline between the pre-order and "released date", it actually looks quite legit.

Besides that, sources are saying that those who pre-order the Galaxy S20 will have a nice "$35 instant credit toward eligible devices and accessories". Should this be true, the Malaysia market could get a similar treatment but it's best to take this with a grain of salt.

The 6 March "released date" may not apply for the Galaxy Z Flip smartphone which is said to appear alongside the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus and Galaxy S20 Ultra, or maybe it's just a fluke. Who knows? Anyhow, we will be there to cover the event so do stay tuned for the official Samsung news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could takeover the Galaxy Note series' spot in August 2021

As reported in March 2021, Samsung confirmed that we won't be seeing any new Galaxy Note series this year. But it doesn't mean that the company have killed off the lineup. The Galaxy Note series is the second flagship to watch annually and it may be replaced by the rumoured Galaxy S21 FE in August.

At this current pandemic period, it's not exactly to pinpoint which month that the Galaxy S21 FE may be released. It could be in August but recent rumours are saying it may be released earlier than usual. This is because the Galaxy S21 series was released in January instead of the usual February-March window. The Galaxy A series - namely the Galaxy A32, A52 and A72 were also released quite early back in March instead of mid-year or later.

With this, perhaps June or July could be a good indicator of the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE. In terms of tech specs, it was recently leaked that the design should be the same as the current Galaxy S21 series. The Super AMOLED display should measure 6.4-inches alongside a 32MP front camera, whereas there could be a downgrade for the triple rear camera.

Are you looking forward to seeing the Galaxy S21 FE? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple announced the new iPad Pro, Apple Arcade, Apple Card, Apple TV+, and more

Apple has officially announced the new iPads namely the iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro as well as various new services during the Apple Event that happened at the Steve Jobs Theater located in Cupertino, California.

The iPad Air and the iPad Mini is currently available on Amazon as well as Best Buy, for the price of 500USD(~RM2034) and 400USD(~RM1627) respectively. Do take note, that iPad Air and iPad Mini variants that are 4G LTE capable are more expensive than the WiFi-only counterparts. In terms of the tech specs, the iPad Air and iPad Mini comes equipped with the latest A12 Bionic chipset, up to 256GB internal storage, 8MP rear camera sensor, 7MP front-facing selfie camera, 10.5-inch display for the iPad Air, 7.9-inch display for the iPad Mini, and up to a rated battery life of 10 hours.

iPad Pro, images courtesy of GSMArena.com

But that’s not all, there is also the Apple iPad Pro which is currently on sale in the US for only 699USD(~RM2843) on Amazon as well as Best Buy. The iPad Pro will, of course, come with the higher spec A12X Bionic chipset, up to 512GB of internal storage, 12MP rear camera, 7MP True Depth front-facing selfie camera, up to 12.9-inch display and a rated battery life of up to 10 hours.

Next on the list is the Apple Arcade, which is similar to that of the recently announced Google Stadia. To go into more detail, it is a subscription service exclusive to the Apple ecosystem which allows the user to play games on any iOS running devices such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, tvOS and more.

Apple is also taking on Netflix with the Apple TV+ streaming service which will offer exclusive TV shows, documentaries, movies and more. Not only that, but Apple claims that it will be much more convenient in a sense where it can “effortlessly play videos and other content” from one device to another. Much like the Apple Arcade, the service is also expected to be available around Fall 2019. The service is due to be available in 150 countries however no official pricing was mentioned, for now.

Last but not least, the Apple Card which is a Virtual credit card, has also been announced claiming to be more secure than the average credit card as it will be stored directly onto the Secure Element Chip on the device. In order to perform a transaction, the Apple Card requires the user to authenticate using either the TouchID or FaceID functionality.

Apple also aims to reward Apple Card users with up to 2% cashback, whenever they perform any kind of transaction through Apple Pay. Interestingly enough, for locations that do not support Apple Card, Apple will be offering a physical metal card that is machined out of titanium with only your name engraved on it along with a chip. Once again, they have not given any information regarding how much the titanium Apple Card would cost. As for the service itself, it’ll be available starting summer 2019. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE may come in five colours with polycarbonate bodies

The FE editions have been becoming quite popular over the years and Samsung may launch a new Galaxy S21 FE model this year. Thanks to the recent leak by Evan Blass, we got some full rendered designs of what to expect from the Galaxy S21 FE. Although it's a rumour for now, Evan Blass often has a reputable track record of Samsung leaks.

According to the leaks, there could be five Galaxy S21 FE models based on colours. Among the five, the most unique one would be the violet variant as we have never seen other Samsung phones that have it. Besides violet, there are also green, white, blue and grey.

Galaxy S21 FE w/ updated/additional colors/angles (clockwise from top left: green, white, blue, violet, grey) pic.twitter.com/kui51pJ6ch

The design is still the same as the standard Galaxy S21 series but the body material seems to be in polycarbonate materials. The frames around the phone may still be metal, though, but we will just have to wait and see. The triple rear camera and the front camera remains the same as well so we don't expect a huge tech specs change.

Previous rumours have suggested that the Galaxy S21 FE could sport a Snapdragon 888 chipset alongside 6GB of RAM. We think an Exynos version is possible since Samsung Malaysia did release both versions before on the Galaxy S20 FE. We will just have to wait and see.

What do you think of the Galaxy S21 FE render designs? Any colours you like? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra could finally have 120Hz refresh rate and WQHD+ resolution at the same time

Just a few hours ago, Ice universe from Twitter just leaked a piece of information on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. For the fans of refresh rates, it seems that the ultra variant could go up to 120Hz refresh rate and WQHD+ resolution at the same time.

For those who don't know, the predecessors would only allow FHD+ resolution if you were going for the 120Hz refresh rate mode. If you wanted WQHD+ resolution, the phones (Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Note 20 series) would drop to 60Hz refresh rate only. However, do keep in mind that this could very well eat the phone's battery life tremendously.

Galaxy S21 Ultra realizes WQHD+ resolution and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate can be turned on at the same time pic.twitter.com/FpiB8jAxyC

Furthermore, most casual users won't be able to tell the difference between WQHD+ and FHD+ resolution quality. Do also note that most mobile games won't be able to pass over 60Hz refresh rate as well but despite that, it would be a glorious view for watching Netflix, YouTube and other streaming services. We have actually written if mobile gaming on 120Hz + 1080p or 60Hz + 1440p is better as well as a comparison between 120Hz IPS LCD vs 60Hz AMOLED, so check them out!

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series will make its debut on 14 January 2021 and it will be a live streaming event at 11 PM. Stay tuned for our news coverage soon at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra might feature a WDHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate

A few days ago, there is a rumour about Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra posted by Ice Universe. From the previous leaks, the device could sport an HM3 sensor 108MP, laser autofocus, and no ToF. Here are some new leaks tweeted by the same person as well.

According to sources, the Galaxy S21 Ultra might sport a display with WDHD resolution with an LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxid) and 120Hz refresh rate. This device could support 45W fast charging technology and One UI 3.1 based on Android 11.

S21 U WQHD + LTPO 120HzSupport 45W108MP HM3Almost equal width bezel

Other than that, there is a rumour mentioned that Samsung might not provide a charger and earphones in the box. Well, the information above are just leaks and we should just take it with a pinch of salt. What tech specs do you wish the Galaxy S21 Ultra to feature? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S21 may be coming in with the first under-screen selfie camera and ultrasonic under-screen fingerprint scanner!

Last week, we reported on the leaks of Samsung’s next flagship in 2021 while everyone is expecting the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 line in the coming August. Today,  it is rumored to have a new international codename for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series with new informations on it.According to the famous insider Ice Universe, the series got an internal name during this development stage which is “Galaxy U”. It is reported to have three models on the Galaxy U series that will be the first to support a Qualcomm under-screen camera on the front and an ultrasonic under-screen fingerprint 3.0 technology. Besides, it also will sport a new 150MP main camera which Samsung may be selling at a lower price point than the current Samsung Galaxy S20 series.

In order to achieve lower pricing, the Galaxy U will be equipped with a Full HD+ display and a 60Hz refresh rate on the standard model. It also will not be using the Snapdragon chipsets and replace it with the Exynos SoC for all markets. Furthermore, the company will possibly package the whole Galaxy U without a charger in the box to save all the costs which are a huge step back from the Samsung Galaxy S20 series.Either way, there is still no official confirmation on the tech specs and release dates, so do take this with a pinch of salt. What we do know is it will be expected to hit the market in the first quarter of next year together with the Samsung Galaxy S30 moniker. So stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S21 series may be launching with a lower price tag than its previous predecessor!

Samsung has been working to ensure the launch of the coming flagship Samsung Galaxy S21 series in 2021. In the past few weeks, we had been reported it passing through multiple certifications and scored high scores in GeekBench scorings. Today, the Galaxy S21 Vanilla Edition has passed through the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with an SM-G991B model number.According to the source, the Samsung Galaxy S21 series will keep up the same lineup with the Samsung Galaxy S20 series this year, the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. It is expected to sport a Snapdragon 875 chipset or Exynos 2100 chipset. As for the display, it may come with a 6.2-inch FHD+ LPTS display with a 120Hz refresh rate while the Vanilla model will not be equipped with an Adaptive Refresh Rate feature that based on Android 11 with OneUI 3.1.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series expected lineup

The Samsung Galaxy S21 will come with a 4000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. As for the cameras, the phone will sport a triple camera setup on the rear with a 12MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 64MP telephoto lens. It will be coming in with three color variants, the Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Grey, and Phantom White while the price tag of the phone is said to be lower than usual to recover the appeal of Samsung’s flagships during this economic recession.

Either way, there is still no official confirmation of the tech specs and release price yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But what will you be expecting from the Samsung Galaxy S21 series? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S21 series might not also have earphones and a phone cover in the box

With the Samsung Galaxy S21 series getting closer, more rumours are getting out online. Besides the price tag, we got two more juicy rumour news that has been quite consistent which is the packaging and design model. But first, about the chargers...

According to Roland Quandt, a reliable leaker from WinFuture just posted and claimed that the upcoming Galaxy S21 series boxes would not come with a charger adapter, earphones and even a phone cover. He also specifically said that this is for the European market and if we have to be practical, we think the Malaysia set could get the same treatment as well. Just a reminder - Samsung has already taken down their mock post on Apple for not having a charger adapter.

Also, no, there are no headphones in the box. No cover either. https://t.co/jSZQHTNpfY

On the other hand, WinFuture also released unofficial Galaxy S21 Ultra render images on their website. This has once again matched the previous teaser video showing a quad-camera setup and a ToF (Time-of-Flight) sensor. This ultra variant is said to come only in Phantom Silver and Phantom Black as shown in the image and the Infinity-O AMOLED display measures 6.8-inches.

Furthermore, rumours also have it that only the Galaxy S21 Ultra could be the only device to support the S Pen. From a business point of view, that does sound probable but we shall see. Until then, stay tuned for our official coverage in January 2021 at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S22 Series now have a new price cut of up to RM400

That's right, Samsung Malaysia just slashed its Galaxy S22 series prices. It's not just a limited-time promotion either but a permanent one. The new price slash is up to RM400.

Looking at the table below, it seems that only the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is getting the RM400 cut from its original price. On the other hand, only the Galaxy S22 5G will have RM200 lesser than the original. So yes, the Galaxy S22+ 5G didn't get any at all. Without beating around the bush too much, you can refer to the table below for your reference.

To recap, the Galaxy S22 series features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The Galaxy S22 Ultra is the juggernaut with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz QHD+ display, alongside a quad rear camera setup consisting of 108MP (main) + 12MP (ultrawide) + 10MP (telephoto) + 10MP (periscope), whereas the front camera is 40MP. Finally, it has a 5000mAh battery too but without any charging adapter given.

You can check out our Galaxy S22 Ultra review right over here if you still need some convincing. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE could be launching soon with an Exynos chipset

The Galaxy Fan Edition (FE) lineup has always been a popular choice for consumers who want a more affordable flagship phone. This time, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE could be released soon thanks to speculations. Despite its rumours, Samsung is believed to launch it soon.

According to Sammobile, the team received information that the Galaxy S23 FE will be launching in Q3 2023 which could be anytime now. It may be in line with the upcoming Galaxy Z series launch at the end of July 2023 but only to select markets. After that, Samsung will launch the phone again in other markets in Q4 2023 and Q1 2024.

In terms of specs, it was reported that the Galaxy S23 FE will use an Exynos 2200 chipset and an AMD-powered Xclipse 920 GPU. There's a good chance that even the US market isn't getting the Snapdragon treatment so that's something new. As a refresher, the Exynos 2200 was present in the Galaxy S22 series in the European market.

Besides that, rumours have it that the Galaxy S23 FE could have a 50MP primary camera which is a big upgrade. The memory capacity could start from 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, going up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Sammobile also said the battery will remain the same as 4500mAh with a possible 25W fast charging technology.

Should Samsung skip the FE again, it would be the second time in a row but we won't be too upset about this. Anyway, we just have to wait and see when Samsung will make an official announcement in the future.


The Samsung Galaxy S7 Adventure - Putting the device to the test

Members of the media gathered at the pickup point before being transported to the secret adventure location – Tadom Hill Resorts.

By now, you should have heard about what the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are capable of, both have water and dust resistance, excellent camera module, basically it's a great smartphone for a rugged outdoor adventure; but how great? Well, we went to Tadom Hill Resorts to put the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge to the test through a series of fun activities.

Throughout the activities, we really tested the phone’s reliability against the natural elements and it's safe to say that it exceeded our expectations especially when swimming in the lake. The sharp-shooting camera function is also a great complementary feature, allowing us to capture the beauty and record the surroundings and the moments. Check out the pictures below!

Teams locating their assigned Galaxy S7 edge in muddy waters – testing the Galaxy S7 edge’s IP68 capabilities

Teams checking their Galaxy S7 edge for the next clue

Samsung incorporated the use of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge into all the challenges

Teams recording the challenge using the Galaxy S7 edge’s amazing camera

Teams paddling through the lake at Tadom Hill Resorts

Teams retrieved their flag during the lake challenge – signalling the end of their adventure!

“As the world feels smaller thanks to new technological advancements, we want to empower users and help them get more out of life as they explore the world. Samsung has played a huge part in the evolution of mobile phones and we have witnessed them become more than simple communication devices – they are companions that make us rethink what we can do with them. We have pushed the boundaries of innovation to encourage users to travel with less limitations,” said Lee Jui Siang, Vice President of Mobile and IT Business Unit, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

To recap the prices, both the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are available at Samsung Experience Stores and authorised dealerships at a recommended retail price of RM2699 (inclusive of 6% GST) and RM3099 (inclusive of 6% GST), respectively. In addition, there's also new a Pink Gold Galaxy S7 edge just released today, along with Black Onyx, Silver Titanium and Gold Platinum.

And it’s a wrap! Many props to Samsung Malaysia Electronics for organizing a fun event, and lucky for us to survive braving through the sand and water during the ‘Galaxy S7 Adventure’ at Tadom Hill Resorts lol


The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge will be at roadshows from 18 March 2016, first 2000 get a Samsung Gear VR

Samsung Mobile Malaysia will be bringing in the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge to Malaysia with a bang, going for roadshows across the country. Check out the roadshow details below, but the first 2000 buyers will get a complimentary Samsung Gear VR for free. You can also trade-in or trade-up your old smartphones for a rebate on a new Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. Check out the site for more trade-up info.


Apple announced watchOS 10 as a "milestone update" for Apple Watch

As per tradition, Apple would announce all the new operating system updates and what we can expect. In this article, we will be taking a look at what watchOS 10 and according to Apple, it's a "milestone update" for the Apple Watch lineup.

To provide more information, Apple wants new navigation ways and access content quickly, so the apps will be redesigned in watchOS 10. So this will apply to the default Apple Watch apps, including Weather, Stocks, Home, Maps, Messages, World Clock, and others. The Activity app on Apple Watch and the Fitness app on iPhone make tracking daily movement even easier with more details, improvements to sharing, a redesigned trophy case, and Apple Fitness+ trainer tips.

On the other hand, Smart Stack contains widgets that display information that adapts to the user’s context. The information can be revealed by simply turning the Digital Crown from any watch face, such as Weather, travelling, the beginning of the day, showing boarding passes from Wallet and many more. Smart Stack also enables users to enjoy a beautiful watch face, like Portraits, while still offering fast access to information.

Apple will integrate new automatic Workout reminders, calorimetry for e-biking, and Fall Detection. Cyclists should be looking out for the revamped cycling workout as it will automatically show up as a Live Activity on iPhone and, when tapped, will utilize the full screen. As for hikers, Compass will automatically generate two new waypoints: A Last Cellular Connection Waypoint will estimate the last place with cellular reception, and a Last Emergency Call Waypoint will estimate where on the route their device had the last connection to any available.

That's not all, Apple will add mental health into watchOS with the Mindfulness app. This will allow users to log their emotions and daily moods by turning the Digital Crown to choose how they are feeling. In addition, Apple will introduce the ability to measure time spent in daylight using the ambient light sensor that provides additional benefits to physical and mental health for all ages.

There is still a ton of information about watchOS so if you would like to read more, you can visit the official web portal here to check them out. watchOS 10 will be available this fall as a free software update for Apple Watch Series 4 or later paired with iPhone Xs or later, running iOS 17.


The Samsung Galaxy S9 probably coming to Malaysia will outperform the US version

According to Geekbench scores, the Samsung Exynos 9810 powered Galaxy S9 (single core = 3648, multicore =8894) outperforms the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 version (single core = 2378, multicore = 8132). Since Malaysia has traditionally received the Samsung Exynos powered versions this means good news for us as we'll be getting the more powerful and battery efficient version of Samsung's upcoming flagship, so don't get impatient and buy the imported version before it is official here in Malaysia.

As always with such leaks, do take it with a pinch of salt but the GeekBench screenshot looks authentic enough. Are you waiting to get the Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+? Well, stay tuned to TechNave.com and we'll keep you updated when it goes live near the end of the month.


The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (WiFi) is now RM899 permanently

In early May, Samsung Malaysia has been actively promoting the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 WiFi with a RM100 discount price. For your information, the tablet's price tag is RM999 but from today onwards, it has a brand new price of RM899 permanently.

If you're wondering what are the tech specs, here's the breakdown. You can find the Galaxy Tab A7 WiFi featuring a simple Snapdragon 662 chipset and a memory configuration of 3GB + 32GB. Besides that, it has a rather huge battery of 7040mAh battery pack supporting 15W fast charging technology. The display measures 10.4-inches, using Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics+ resolution.

If you have been looking for this all-in-one tablet for your entertainment at home, you can visit the official webpage right over here. That's all, folks. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 WiFi is now on an RM100 rebate promo

Today, Samsung Malaysia just announced that there will be an RM100 rebate promo on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 WiFi. The promotion has already begun today and will last for a month, ending on 6 June 2021. For your reference, the tablet originally cost RM999 so with the promotion, it's now RM899.

To refresh your memory, the Galaxy Tab A7 WiFi model features a Snapdragon 662 chipset, 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage. The display measures 10.4-inches, using Widescreen Ultra Extended Graphics+ resolution. Underneath the tablet, it has a 7040mAh battery pack with a 15W fast charging speed.

This is a pretty affordable tablet right now thanks to the price slash, so what are you waiting for? If this is the tablet you've been looking for, you can visit the official webpage right over here. Stay tuned for more local trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 appeared on WiFi Alliance listing with 3 different variants

The internet has been surfacing Samsung's upcoming tablet Galaxy Tab Active 3 and it was found on Bluetooth SIG listing a few days ago. Today, the same device appeared on WiFi Alliance with three different model numbers variants that seem to be releasing real soon.

According to the listing on Wifi Alliance, there will be three variants for the Galaxy Tab Active 3 which are SM-T570, SM-T575, and SM-T577. These models offer different connectivity, the SM-T570 will support WiFI only,  SM-T575 comes with an LTE option, and the T577 is expected to be the 5G version. But what we do notice on the listing is no Wifi 6 supported on either of the models.

All three models will come with One UI 2.x skin based on Android 10 with Bluetooth 5.0. As for the outlook and tech specs, there’s still no information on that but what we do know is that Samsung has started rolling out the latest One UI 2.5 software update which brings multi-window, wireless Dex functionality as well as some sidebar enhancements. Either way, there’s still no official information on the tech spec and release dates for the tablet, but are you interested to own it once it’s launched? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 could feature a Snapdragon 865+ chipset and no AMOLED display

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is getting closer by the day and according to sources, the Galaxy Tab S7 is said to be the next tablet and one of the five devices to be showcased. We have been covering a bit on the tablet for a while now, so here's what we know so far.

Based on the leaks, the Galaxy Tab S7 might feature the latest Snapdragon 865+ chipset so it could potentially be the most powerful tablet in the market. Not only that, but the tablet might also come in two variants - an 11-inch and 12.4-inch model, alongside a 6GB of RAM and 128GB and above. 5G is said to be optional as well so that'd be interesting to see how they separate the products.

Moreover, the Galaxy Tab S7 could have a 13MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and an S Pen as well which could be a separate accessory. Speaking of accessories, the tablet could support a new Wireless DeX dock as well, allowing the user to have a near PC-like experience.

In terms of pricing, there is no clue on how much it could cost. However, the Galaxy Tab S6 costs in RM3099 in Malaysia and that gives us a pretty good idea of the price range. Until then, stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ will officially have a 10,090mAh battery onboard

For the past few weeks, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ rumours have been surfacing online here and there. So far, the only tech specs that are confirmed is the Snapdragon 865 chipset and 6GB of RAM but there is something even better - the tablet just passed its TUV Rheinland certification and it will have a 10,090mAh battery pack.

Besides TUV Rheinland, the Galaxy Tab S7+ was also certified by Safety Korea according to @smartvenkat95 in this Twitter account. While the tablet shows a 9800mAh rated battery on paper, the typical charge value is 10,090mAh and that's seriously power overwhelming. Compared with the vanilla Galaxy Tab S7 tablet, the battery capacity is just 7760mAh.

#Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Clears TUV Rheinland and Safety Korea certifications9,800mAh rated capacity and 10,090mAh typical capacity#SamsungGalaxyTabS7Plus #GalaxyTabS7Plus pic.twitter.com/G2bOdfIMpT

In terms of other tech specs, the Galaxy Tab S7+ might come with up to 12.4-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. 5G connectivity might be integrated as well and we can't be sure if Samsung Malaysia plans to import this into the Malaysia market. Should the tablet make it in time, it should appear alongside the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 series in August 2020.

Stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series could be the ultimate laptop replacement you needed

For many, an ultrabook is probably the best option when it comes to productivity. These laptops are compact, super lightweight, and are good enough for multitasking productivity apps. But sometimes, you want features that an ultrabook might not offer. What then?

In that case, our suggestion is to go for a tablet that can serve as a laptop replacement! That's right, some tablets are just that good these days. And among them would be the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series, which could be the ultimate laptop replacement you needed.

To become a laptop replacement, a tablet would first need to have performance on par with a regular Windows or Mac laptop. It would also need to have other hardware features to match. Well, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets have those in spades.

Samsung's latest tablets are all equipped with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which is a 4nm chipset that can deliver the best in mobile performance. They also come in variants with 8GB/12GB of RAM, which is more than enough for multitasking.

Besides that, all models come with a 120Hz display (up to 14.6-inch), large batteries (up to 11,200mAh), as well as a keyboard with a trackpad and an S Pen. These specs are what makes Samsung's new tablets excel as laptop replacements.

Of course, there's more to a tablet than its specs. Unlike laptops, mobile devices tend to have better cameras and microphones. This includes tablets, especially flagship models like the Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets. This makes them more useful than regular laptops in one area - communication.

For most laptops, you'd get a 720p (1MP) webcam, but the Galaxy Tab S8 series comes with a 12MP front camera capable of up to 1080p video calls or 4K video recording. The camera even has the Auto Framing feature that can ensure your face is always being focused on even if you're moving about. Besides that, the tablets also come with 3 Superior Clarity Directional Mics and quad speakers.

Just one of many ways you can use multiple devices simultaneously

Of course, there's one important component that helps the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series to serve as a laptop replacement - the Samsung DeX (Desktop Experience mode). This is a feature that allows users to connect high-end Samsung mobile devices to a keyboard, mouse and monitor (either through a cable or wirelessly). As a result, you get to enjoy a PC-like laptop experience from the convenience of your tablet.

One of the key functions in Samsung DeX is seamless cross-device collaboration. For example, you could connect a Samsung smartphone to the tablet and use the former to select colours when you're drawing on the tablet. This gives you additional flexibility when it comes to many apps. You can also copy and paste, control your app window sizes, and quickly share between devices. For more details on that, you can check out the Samsung DeX intro page.

With Samsung DeX mode the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series can easily do both work and play like any other laptop

There's a size for every occasion with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets

So, what do you think of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series? In our opinion, the large 14.6-inch Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (RM5,899) is your best bet if you want an alternative to a Windows laptop. If you're fine with a smaller screen, the Galaxy Tab S8 (RM3,299) could be a better deal. However, since all of them weigh well below 800gm and are 5.5mm to 6.3mm thin, all of them are super portable and easy to carry about.

If you're interested, it's even better that Samsung is now holding a promotion till 31 March 2022. During this period, you get to enjoy freebies worth up to RM1,887* when purchasing a Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series tablet! Not only do you get a free Book Cover Keyboard and S Pen worth RM1738 (already included in the box), but also a Neoprene Pouch worth RM149. In addition, you can get also get 30% off on a Samsung Care+ 1 year protection plan (worth up to RM330).

For more details, on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series and related promotions, visit the official product page. And remember to stay tuned to TechNave for more articles and promo deals like this!


The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5's battery life could go up to 80 hours

As we approach the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event next week, here is some news about the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. There are some new leaks from WinFuture with alleged official renders that are quite consistent with previous rumoured news.

According to sources, the Galaxy Watch 5 may have an improved battery life of up to 50 hours. That's impressively long thanks to the 284mAh battery inside the Galaxy 5 40mm model, whereas the 44mm model could have a 410mAh battery. That's not all, there could be a pro model too in 45mm featuring a 590mAh battery that could last up to 80 hours from a single charge.

Moreover, rumours also have it that the Galaxy Watch 5 could sport the same Samsung Exynos W920 chipset that was featured in the predecessor. Then for the display, the 40mm unit could have a 1.19-inch AMOLED display, while both the 44mm and Pro units could have a 1.36-inch AMOLED display. The displays on the wearables are supposedly covered in sapphire glass too.

Well, we won't have to wait long for the Galaxy Unpacked event next week. Are you looking forward to it too? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 comes with a complimentary gift until 30 September

With Samsung done with the Unpacked event that happened in early August, it was only a matter of time that the products would arrive in Malaysia. If you have been waiting for the Galaxy Watch3, Samsung Malaysia just announce that the watch will come with a free wireless charger pad. Continue to read this if you happen to buy these watches.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 comes in two design sizes which are 41mm and 45mm. The Galaxy Watch3 42mm comes with the price tag of RM1699 and there are two colour variants (Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver). For the bigger size, the 45mm model costs slightly higher which is RM1799 and it has the Mystic Silver and Mystic Black variants.

The promotion of the Samsung Galaxy Watch3

If you purchase the Galaxy Watch3 now until 30 September, you may get a complimentary wireless charger pad that is worth RM239. Although both of the watch sizes are different, the tech specs are all the same.

So what are you waiting for? Go to the nearest Samsung Experience Store or the Samsung Malaysia E-store to make the purchase to enjoy the privilege. For more tech news please be sure to stay tuned on TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series can also track menstrual cycles this Q2 2023

Samsung recently announced that their Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series can soon track menstrual cycles. As part of their partnership with Natural Cycles, the temperature sensor on the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro will be used to track users' menstrual cycle.

While the Galaxy Watch5 series recently added blood pressure tracking to their heartbeat, stress and fat tracking smartwatches, this new feature is expected to be available in Q2 of 2023. Natural Cycles’ Cycle Tracking feature has been approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in South Korea and the Food and Drug Administration of the US so it’s more than just a gimmick.

No Malaysia release dates or specific dates for that matter were announced though. However, the Cycle Tracking feature will be available in 32 countries including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S.

Would this sweeten the deal enough for you to purchase a brand new Samsung Galaxy Watch5 series smartwatch? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Apple announces 5nm M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, significant performance and battery life increase

Apple have announced their M2 Pro and M2 Max chipsets with the M2 Pro delivering up to 12-core CPU and up to 19-core GPU with up to 32GB of fast unified memory. The M2 Max utilizes this same CPU but goes a level higher with a 38-core GPU, double the unified memory bandwidth and up to 96GB of unified memory. Both chips feature a faster 16-core Neural Engine and are featured in Apple’s latest MacBook Pro and Mac Mini lineups.

Built using 2nd generation 5nm process technology, the M2 Pro consists of 40 billion transistors, nearly 20% more than the M1 Pro. The M2 Max on the other hand consists of 67 billion transistors, 10 billion more than the M1 Max and 3x more than the M2.

Quite obviously, these new Apple chipsets offer a significant increase in performance with hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, and ProRes video encode and decode and much improved battery life of up to 22 hours. Paired with macOS Ventura, Apple’s new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are designed with the content creator in mind looking to deal with multiple streams of 4K and 8K ProRes video.

Are you a content creator or gamer looking for the most powerful Apple machine? Then make sure that they have either the M2 Pro or M2 Max chipsets onboard. Let us know what you think about the M2 Pro or M2 Max and stay tuned to TechNave.com


The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is now RM3999 with extra rebate promotions for a limited time

Today, Samsung Malaysia unexpectedly announce a new promotion on the Galaxy Z Flip 4. Initially priced from RM4099, it is now RM3999 for the 8GB + 256GB model but that's not the only promo, but with up to RM1000 off for a limited time.

According to the company, interested customers can enjoy a RM400 instant rebate as well as a RM600 trade-in rebate when purchasing the Galaxy Z Flip 4. As it stands, the offer is valid for a limited time but it doesn't say when it will end. By the way, the Bespoke Edition and 8GB + 512GB model prices remain the same at RM4199 and RM4499 respectively.

On the other hand, the OPPO Find N2 Flip pre-order was just announced yesterday and its only 8GB + 256GB model is also priced at RM3999. Coincidence? Well, that's for you to decide. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be unveiled at the virtual Samsung Unpacked event!

The coming Samsung virtual Unpacked event has yet another report with corroborating information claims that it will be happening on the 5 August 2020 Wednesday. The report by Jon Prosser also claims that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be announced along with the Galaxy Note 20 series during the event.

According to the source, the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will also be announced during the virtual Unpacked event which is expected to have an upgraded 120Hz refresh rate display but with no support for the S-Pen. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Note20 may come with a flat display with similar features of the Galaxy S20 series whereas the Samsung Galaxy Note20+ is expected to sport a curved display.

Phones for the Samsung virtual Unpacked event: Event August 5th - my source (corroborating @UniverseIce)Note 20Fold 2ZFlip 5GDevices will launch on August 20th

As for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G, we might be expecting to have an upgraded 256GB storage with a new brown color to be introduced. As for the chipset, it will either have an upgraded chipset or simply make room for a 5G modem and antennas with the current Snapdragon 855 chipset. Besides, the Galaxy Watch 3 and a new pair of earbuds may be unveiled before the event.

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and pricing for the Samsung Galaxy Note20 series so do take this with a pinch of salt. But which Samsung Galaxy series are you excited about? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com!


The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip finally gets a Flex Mode update for better YouTube viewing experience

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is one of the coolest looking devices in the market, albeit the high price tag is aiming at premium users. Since the phone is foldable, you can actually use it as a standalone "tripod" to surf online and watch videos, but YouTube wasn't optimized for this until a new update today. Known as Flex Mode, this will allow users to have a better viewing experience on YouTube.

According to Samsung, their engineers have worked closely with Google's engineers for a few months. As the Galaxy Z Flip is the only smartphone that folds halfway, both teams had to redesign the app and Android Support Library from the operating system level. Prior to the update, the YouTube viewing experience on the Galaxy Z Flip was rather "meh" as the screen ratio only took less than half of the top part.

Since most video formats are in 16:9, it left a lot of big blank black space around and leaving the video description, thumbs up, title and comments at the bottom display. This happens on the Facebook app too, where you go surf in the video section but as long as the video was shot vertically, then it's fine. Anyway, the new YouTube update for the Galaxy Z Flip is rolling out now globally as we speak.

If your friends and family have the Galaxy Z Flip, you can tell them about this update. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip pre-order is coming back for a 2nd round on 30 April

Last night, we posted that Samsung Malaysia was going to make a surprise announcement about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. What could it be? A discount? A new memory variant? Gold edition? Well, turns out that it is just going to be another pre-order sale (again) for this premium flagship which will start on 30 April 2020.

According to Samsung Malaysia, the Galaxy Z Flip pre-order will still have the same RM5888 price tag as before. Upon venturing into the official Samsung e-store, it seems to suggest that the Mirror Gold edition is finally added as it was not available in the previous pre-order (correct me if I'm wrong). On top of that, there are no freebie bundles to be promoted at the pre-order page or maybe it's just not ready yet since we are 2 days away from the launch.

Moreover, if the price tag is too steep for you, you can opt for a monthly instalment payment from RM245.33 with 0% interest. Also, only the 256GB memory variant is available for now and it will probably be the same one on 30 April. So much for a "surprise" announcement. Wait a minute...does this mean some people actually want it since the pre-order is coming back?

Anyway, we have written 2 articles about the Galaxy Z Flip. You can learn more about the phone by visiting either one of the links below. The pre-order page can be viewed here, stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 may be more expensive than the Z Flip3, allegedly starts at ~RM4901

Previously, we reported on how renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 have leaked in the wild after the tech giant confirmed that Galaxy Unpacked event will be on 8 August 2022. Now, reports are coming in regarding the price of the foldable, which is said to get a slight price bump from its predecessor.

As reported by Pricebaba, the Galaxy Z Flip4 will start at EUR1080 or ~RM4901 in Europe for the 128GB storage variant. That is a EUR40 or ~RM182 price increase from the Galaxy Z Flip3 which was priced at EUR1040 or ~RM4719 for the same storage variant at launch last year.

Furthermore, the report also claims that the 256GB storage model will be priced at EUR1160 or ~RM5264 while the 512GB variant at EUR1280 or ~RM5801. However, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet.

If it turns out to be true, then the price increase may potentially have an effect on sales of the upcoming device given the current economic climate. However, given how popular the form factor is, the slight bump in price may not deter enthusiasts from purchasing the Galaxy Z Flip4.

In fact, did you know that the Galaxy Z Flip3 was actually the  best selling foldable smartphone in the world in 2021? Do check out our coverage on the matter here if you haven’t already.

So, what do you guys think of this potential price hike? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news.


The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip's price tags got slashed up to RM1889

If you have been eyeing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip, here's some good news - Samsung Malaysia just announced that these two foldable phones' price tags have dropped. From now onwards, they cost RM6999 and RM3999 respectively.

To refresh your memory, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip were originally RM7999 and RM5888 respectively. In other words, that's a massive price drop of RM1889! Other than that, there aren't any extra bundled gifts but they are still available in their colour options. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 comes in Mystic Gold and Mystic Black, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip has Mirror Gold, Mirror Black and Mirror Purple.

Just a brief recap of these foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is sporting a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 12GB of RAM, 256GB internal storage, a 7.6-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a 12MP triple rear camera (for each sensor), a 4500mAh battery and others. Then for the Galaxy Z Flip, you can find a respectable Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 8GB + 256GB memory capacity, a 6.7-inch Foldable Dynamic AMOLED display, a 12MP + 12MP dual rear camera with OIS, a 3300mAh battery and more.

So there you have it, if that's what you have wanted - now is probably a good time to get one. Stay tuned for more local trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 pre-order starts from 2 September in the US and launching in China on 9 September!

The Galaxy Unpacked event on 5 August has ended with the launch of the Galaxy Note20 series and Buds Air Live as well as the unveiled of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Today, we found out that the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 has passed China’s TEENA and as planned, it will be launching in September.According to the report, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a model number SM-F9160 which supports dual-mode 5G that manufactured in Vietnam. It will sport a 6.2-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch main display when its folded out with a punch hole on the right side of the screen and a triple camera setup on the rear. As for the chipset, it will be powered by the Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will come in two color variants, the Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black. As usual, there will also be a Thom Brown Edition to the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Buds Live, and the Galaxy Watch3 too. Pre-orders will start from 2 September and 18 September for open sales in the US whereas China will only be unveiling the Galaxy Z Fold 2 on 9 September.

With that said, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and Malaysia pricing for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But will you be owning the Galaxy Z Fold 2 when it arrives? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G actually has a new Eco OLED that reduces power consumption

During the Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung highlighted several features of the newest Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G. From an under-screen camera to an upgraded 1.9-inch cover screen, there was one thing that Samsung didn't tell us was that the display got changed from a conventional OLED to an Eco OLED.

So what is an Eco OLED? Well, according to Samsung Korea's newsroom, it is a new type of OLED screen that now lowers a phone's battery consumption by 25%. How the company managed to achieve this was by developing a panel stacking structure that prevents glaring reflections. As you can see in the image below, the polarizer in the middle which is a key material for displays got removed. With just Samsung's Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) and Eco OLED, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G can now transmit light by 33% naturally.

For your information, the polarizer is a component that increases the OLED display's visibility so that it can prevent light from coming outside the panel. This also prevents light reflection on the electrodes between the pixels. With this in mind, this also allowed Samsung to implement the under-screen camera thanks to the aforementioned light transmittance.

Samsung has recently completed the Eco²OLED™ technology trademark application in seven countries. The seven countries include their homeland, South Korea, as well as the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 may have an under-display camera and new hybrid S Pen

An under-display camera has been a topic for more than a year now and we may actually see it on a new Samsung Galaxy device. For Samsung, rumours have it that two new foldable phones are launching soon and the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 may have one.

The leaked photos of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 design hasn't strayed so much from the original but if proven true, then the device could be the world's first foldable with an under-display camera. On top of that, the S Pen also appeared in the leaked photos which matched the rumours. In case you have forgotten, Samsung has been planning to introduce the S Pen for the foldable device.

We aren't sure if previous S Pens can be used for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3, but sources claimed that the new stylus is a brand new Hybrid S Pen so we shall see how different it is. Plus, Samsung could have improved the internal display as well with a "new armour" and we expect the Gorilla Glass Victus to be used.

The upcoming new foldable Galaxy devices are rumoured to be launching in July 2021. There are still two more months to go so until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 & Galaxy Z Flip3 pre-order proved to be a huge hit than we thought

By now, most of you phone enthusiasts have been seeing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G marketing all around the town and online. We heard some good pre-order demands in the Malaysian market (they had to restock the Galaxy Z Fold3, lol), this goes the same for Samsung's hometown in South Korea too with massive pre-order demand.

According to The Korea Herald, both the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 got a good reception from the consumers. In just South Korea alone as of 22 August 2021, it was estimated that a total of 450,000 units of the two foldable phones were pre-ordered. While we don't have the exact figure for each model, the report says that it's twice as much as the Galaxy S21 and 1.5x of the Galaxy Note20.

If the sale all goes well, the media speculated that the total pre-orders could reach as high as 600,000 units. In addition, it might even hit 800,000 if the unlocked phones or phones that are not locked to a particular mobile carrier are included. For the record, the Galaxy Z Fold2 only got 80,000 pre-order units.

Another interesting statistic was that a large number of buyers are aged between their 20s to 30s. About 57% of them went for the Galaxy Z Flip3 whereas 49% got the Galaxy Z Fold3. Customers in the age of 40s and 50s also got their hands on the latest foldable phones at 42% and 39% respectively.

Have you gotten yourself a Galaxy Z Fold3 or Galaxy Z Flip3 yet? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple announces an event on 21 March, Apple Watch 2 and iPhone SE coming soon?

So finally, Apple has announced there will be indeed an event on 21 March dispelling the event date rumours. We have no idea what Apple is planning, but with all the previous rumours of the Apple iPhone SE, a 9.7-inch iPad Pro and a new second-generation Apple Watch, we won't be surprised if one of them make an appearance.

To recap what we know so far from the rumours, the iPhone SE could look similar to the iPhone 5s featuring an A9 chip, the same camera system from the iPhone 6, along with NFC and Apple Pay support. Next, the 9.7-inch iPad Pro will be the lesser version of the original 12.9-inch iPad Pro, the tech-specs will more or less be the same except that it might have an extra Smart Connector, four speakers and having the first LED flash for its main camera. Lastly, there wasn't much news on the new Apple Watch but maybe there could be new accessories and software functions, plu we don't really expect to see a new model too.

So that's it, just another 10 more days and we will be sure to cover the news. So stay tuned for more news at Technave and TGIF!


The Samsung Galaxy Z series is on a discount of up to RM600

With just 10 more days left, you still have a chance to own a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Galaxy Z Flip 4. This is because these phones are at a discount of up to RM600 with extra protection!

That said, the RM600 discount is eligible for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 (512GB and 256GB). On top of that, it comes with a Samsung Care+ 1-Year Extended Warranty (worth RM599) with 3x protective film replacement. On the other hand, the Galaxy Flip 4 also has the same protection benefits but with a discount of RM400 only.

This promotion will end on 30 June 2023. For more information about the Samsung Galaxy Z series, you can visit either one of the links below to get started.


The Samsung Unpacked 2020 trailer unveiled the outlook of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 !

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is getting real close which is on 5 August and we are getting more and more product leaks before even before the event. First, we got the leaks for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy Watch Series. Now Samsung has just released a trailer that reveals the Galaxy Fold 2.

The trailer shows how Samsung’s innovation and designs come into place for the coming new products release which at the end it doesn’t just show a silhouette of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 but the Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Watch 3, Galaxy Tab S7, and the Galaxy Note 20 also appeared at the end of the video.

So a little recap on what we got for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 so far, it might sport a Snapdragon 865+ 5G chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM,  a 6.7-inch AMOLED display when unfolded with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 3.5-inches secondary display when its folded. As for the cameras, it has a triple rear camera and a punch-hole selfie camera on the front, stereo speakers and for the colors, it will come in Bronze Gold color this time.

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs so do take this with a pinch of salt. But looking at the trailer, we will be getting a bunch of nice-looking bronze gold products at the event. Stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


The Selangor Basic Technology Loan Scheme for laptops and desktops is now six months

In case you missed it, the Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS) announced that the laptop loan period has been increased. Initially, the load period was three months and it got extended to six months.

For the uninitiated, the Skim Pinjaman Teknologi Asas Selangor (Sepintas) or also known as Selangor Basic Technology Loan Scheme is a government initiative to help the B40 family groups to access online learning sessions during the lockdown. 10 desktops and 10 laptops can be borrowed at each 50 PPAS premises.

According to sources, there was a Sepintas promotion that extended the load period to 90 days early this year, and up to 180 days just last week. Of course, only one device can be loaned to an individual or a single household at a time. Anyone can apply for the loan but the organisation will only focus on the B40 group with an income salary from RM3000 to RM5000 per month.

If you know anyone in need of a laptop or desktop loan, you can visit the official webpage right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Sharp RoBoHon is a smartphone in a robot you can talk to

We've certainly come a long way in terms of smartphone technology with personal assistants like Siri and Google Now that we can command with our voice. How about a walking talking smartphone in the shape of a bipedal robot that not only listens to you and makes voice activated calls but also recognizes your face and talks back? This is the main idea behind the Sharp RoBoHon which offers smartphone features and functionality in a robot body.

Featuring 4G LTE connectivity, a 2-inch display on the back and a camera and projector on the face, RoBoHon presumably plays back video, takes most voice commands and responds intelligently to its user. The robot itself is 8-inches tall and weighs in at 390g so it isn't that portable. From what we've seen in the teaser video, RoBoHon doesn't walk that fast either so it probably isn't the optimum robot butler you're looking for.

Be that as it may, Sharp have said that the RoBoHon is expected in either Q1 or Q2 of 2015. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but since the video is in Japanese we expect it to be sold just in Japan as well. You can probably get it from Japan next year but there's no guarantee it will respond to you in English or any other non-Japanese language. It is still mighty cute though.


The Sikh community celebrated their New Year via e-Vaisakhi mobile app

In our on-going Movement Control Order period, it's obvious that many festive celebrations won't be seeing the light of the tunnel. Ramadan isn't very likely going to happen, and so as Sikh New Year (a.k.a. Vaisakhi) which just happened yesterday. Despite that, the Sikh people were still able to celebrate their New Year through e-Vaisakhi.

e-Vaisakhi is a mobile app and according to the President of the Sikh Naujawan Sabha Malaysia, Dr Jasbir Singh said that about 120,000 Sikhs went online and celebrated on the mobile app. With that, the community could celebrate their religious songs (kirtan) that was sung by a famous group of yeast jathas. There was also a reading of the religion of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji through an online broadcast via Facebook.

We won't be surprised if the MCO gets extended again after the end of April. But perhaps it's time we can look into technologies to celebrate with each other online. After all, Facebook and YouTube are free to use, so as WhatsApp video call to communicate with your friends and family. It'll be a "New Normal" as coined by our Prime Minister Muhyiddin, we might as well adapt.

How have you been communicating with your friends and family? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more trending news at TechNave.com.


The Sims 4 could use AI to let players scan themselves into the game

For those still on The Sims 4, here's a piece of good news for you, or maybe not (if you enjoy creating characters manually). According to the latest information, EA might be planning to let users scan themselves into the world rather than building the characters manually, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).

EA had filed the patent way back in April 2020, and it got approved in October 2021. The Sims Community mentions that the feature will allow players to upload photographs of themselves or characters, which can then be converted into an accurate Sim. Lines including "the method comprises: receiving an input image of a reference subject; processing the input image to generate a normalized image; identifying a set of features present in the normalized image, wherein each feature in the set of features corresponds to a portion of a head or body of the reference subject" were found in the patent.

It's worth mentioning that the first-gen The Sims also has a similar feature, but it's far from what we expect it to be in this time with more advanced technology. By using the Sims Creator, players can place an image of a face onto a character model. The result might be impressive back then, but now, it's straight out weird.

Would you be trying the feature if it ever rolled out? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more gaming news.


The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 just (unofficially) scored over 1 million points in AnTuTu

If you recall, Qualcomm announced that the next-gen Snapdragon will have a new name. While there's no official word yet, it's very likely to be called Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. On that note, the chipset may have gone through a benchmark test on AnTuTu with over 1 million points.

Although it's not verified yet, the AnTuTu score was posted by Weibo blogger "Tech 8 p.m" recently. To refresh your memory, the Snapdragon 888+ usually reaches around 800,000 points on average. So if the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 could indeed reach 1,000,000 points, that's most impressive.

Breaking : Snapdragon 8 Gen1 crosses 1 Million mark on AnTuTu benchmark.#Snapdragon #Android #Snapdragon8Gen1 Via:https://t.co/K0e2Ke0Tur pic.twitter.com/crUslBknQb

At the moment, rumours have it that four Android phones may feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. This includes the Xiaomi 12, Moto Edge 30 Ultra, the OnePlue 10 Pro as well as the upcoming iQOO flagship. We will be checking out the official news from Qualcomm soon on the 30th of November 2021, so until then, we will confirm the eligible flagships and the new chipset.

On the other hand, nobody knows what device was tested with AnTuTu. It's also important to note that MediaTek's Dimensity 9000 can also score 1 million points but unofficially. Oh well, I guess we will just have to wait and see to test out future flagships with those new high-end chipsets.

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


The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is probably coming soon on November 2022

As per tradition, Qualcomm will be back with another event that's usually held in the last quarter of the year. On its official website, it has been revealed that the Snapdragon Summit 2022 will be on November 15-17. This also means that we should be seeing the next Qualcomm flagship chip - the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Of course, there will be other chips too. Just a few hours earlier, Qualcomm has already unveiled a new generation of chips for wearables. The W5 and W5+ chips are built on a 4nm process that supposedly has twice the performance with half the power consumption, according to Qualcomm. Both also have a 50% longer battery life and take 30% less space.

Anyway, Qualcomm usually will have its Summit event annually in December so it was a bit of a surprise that this time, it will be in November. Sources speculate that it may have something to do with the Chinese smartphone brands. Popular brands like Xiaomi are usually one of the first phone manufacturers to get their hands on the latest Snapdragon flagship chipset, alongside Samsung and others.

There are still a few more months to go so we will just have to sit and wait. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Snapdragon 860 is another overclocked Snapdragon 855

To bring down costs, companies sometimes go back to older products and improve them. That has been the case for Qualcomm, which launched the Snapdragon 870 chipset. Now, a Snapdragon 860 chipset has also been revealed.

Yesterday, POCO launched the POCO X3 Pro and it featured the new chipset in question. Well, that leak is probably accurate because the chipset has appeared on Qualcomm's website. As you can see, the Snapdragon 860 chipset and Snapdragon 855+ chipset are the same product. Well, unless there's some unannounced feature that can push its clock speeds.

Both the Snapdragon 855+ and Snapdragon 860 come with an 8-core CPU. And inside, there's a high-performance Kryo 485 core that can clock up to 2.96Hz. So the question is why would Qualcomm relaunch a 2-year-old product? Mostly, it'll let the company repurpose older silicon wafers that were not used. As we've mentioned earlier, this is a measure to bring down costs.

Of course, it's also possible that we may see a minor improvement in the relaunched version. But would you be interested in a device with the old chipset? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


The Snapdragon 875 chipset might appear at Qualcomm's upcoming event

As we continue to surf through 2020, the tech industry continues to thrive and do what they can. In Qualcomm's case, it seems that they have officially sent invites about their upcoming Tech Summit Digital 2020 that will be held on 1-2 December 2020. In the description, the company said they are going to announce the latest and greatest Snapdragon news.

With this, the first thing that came into every media's heads is no doubt the Snapdragon 875 chipset so it's a high possibility. Qualcomm would usually unveil the latest chipset around that period annually so we are super ready and excited to check it out. Furthermore, the media who got the invite said Qualcomm also mentioned "premium-tier mobile performance". So...yeah.

In terms of specs and features, the Snapdragon 875 chipset will definitely support 5G connectivity and will be featured heavily in more flagships next year. Samsung is very likely to be the first to use the upcoming chipset for the Galaxy S series and followed by Xiaomi, ASUS ROG, OnePlus, Google and others. There could be lite Snapdragon 875 chipset versions as well.

Well, just three more months to go until Qualcomm officially announces the upcoming latest Snapdragon news. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple announces closure of all its retail stores outside of China till 27 March 2020

With the covid-19 strain of novel coronavirus now declared a pandemic, it has become all the more important to enact drastic prevention measures. This is why Apple has announced that it will be closing all of its retail stores outside of China till 27 March 2020.

This isn't the first time Apple has closed its stores due to the pandemic. Last month, Apple closed all its retail stores and operation offices in China due to the virus outbreak. Those stores and offices have been reopened, according to the official press statement. However, the company recently announced that it would be closing its retail stores in Italy. Now, Apple has also decided to close all of its retail stores outside of China until 27 March 2020.

In the press statement, Tim Cook confirmed that Apple's online store will remain open so that customers can continue to make purchases. As for people who need product support, they can visit support.apple.com instead. He also pledged to double up on all employee donations to support covid-19 response efforts globally.

It's certainly minimizing the risk for Apple store workers but it could impact business revenue. But what are your thoughts on the news? How effective do you think a 2-week closure would be? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


The Snapdragon 888 will appear on the OPPO Find X3 and Nubia Red Magic 6 next year

As both Xiaomi and realme announced that their upcoming 2021 flagships will be equipped with the Snapdragon 888 chipset, OPPO and Nubia have joined the party as well. They have released an official image post on their social media accounts on Weibo, featuring the allegedly OPPO Find X3 and Nubia Red Magic 6.

Although OPPO didn't exactly confirm the name, the post suggested it as it was written: "The new generation OPPO Find X series" (unless if they change their minds which is unlikely lol). Like Xiaomi, the next OPPO flagship is scheduled to be released in early 2021 which is early than usual but still exciting nonetheless. As for Nubia, the Snapdragon 888 is definitely on the Red Magic 6 but no timeline was given.

The Red Magic series would usually be released during Q1 2021 so there's a good chance that it may be launched in March. However, Nubia rarely imports the gaming-centric smartphone into the Malaysian market unless being sold as imported sets.

But what do you folks think? Are you excited about the Snapdragon 888 chipset? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Sony PULSE 3D Wireless Headset is now available in Midnight Black for RM469

In this short news, Sony Malaysia just made a post that a new variant of the PlayStation 5 peripheral is now available in the Malaysian market. Coming in a brand new Midnight Black skin, the PULSE 3D Midnight Black Wireless Headset can be purchased from today onwards.

On Sony Malaysia's Facebook page, the black wireless headset is priced at RM469 which is the same price tag as the original vanilla white model. If you thought the Midnight Black DualSense Wireless Controller is new, it's not because it was released way back in June this year. It is just part of the Midnight Black Collection.

The Facebook post also seems to suggest that only the Sony Store at The Curve, in Selangor will have the Midnight Black wireless headset. Either that, customers can go to the Sony Store Online here to inquire about the purchase. Sony Malaysia will not entertain any pre-orders on its WhatsApp business account as it will be unavailable.

The PULSE 3D Midnight Black Wireless Headset will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, while stocks last. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Sony PlayStation 5 Future of Gaming Event is happening on 11th June !

The PlayStation 5 event was originally scheduled for 4 June but was postponed due to the death of Geroge Floyd and protests around the world. Today, Sony has just announced the upcoming PlayStation 5 event will be scheduled for this coming Thursday 11 June, 1PM (PDT). For our time-zone, that will be on early Friday morning 4AM in Malaysia. According to senior director of Sony Interactive’s Content Communications Sid Shuman,  the event is pre-taped and will be broadcast at 1080p with 30fps and it is recommended to put on headphones during the event because there will be some cool audio work which is hard to be appreciated through the phone or laptop speakers.

In terms of tech specs, the PS5 will have a custom eight-core AMD Zen2 CPU with 16GB of GDDR6 RAM and an 825GB SSD storage that can go up to 5.5GB/s, and a custom AMD RDNA 2-based GPU. As for the DualSense controller, it will come with the haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, an integrated microphone, a USB-C port, and a renamed “create” button which was named as the share button previously.With that said, Sony hasn’t revealed much about the design of the console yet so we’ll have to find out at the event. So are you excited about the coming PlayStation 5? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more upcoming tech news at TechNave.com!


The Sony PlayStation 5 comes with an additional Digital Edition!

The long-awaited Sony PlayStation 5 has finally unveiled itself at the virtual event. Sony announced a number of accessories aside from the DualSense controller but the eye-catching one was the latest PlayStation 5 which comes in two versions, the PS5 Standard Version and also the PS5 Digital Edition.

During the event, Sony kept the big surprise until the very last end in announcing the PS5 Digital Edition and the difference of this version and the PS5 Standard Version is that it has no optical Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive which resulted in noticeable thinness and lack of visible disc slot. Besides, the eject disc button has been taken off as well making it with only one power button on the front.

(L-R) Wireless DualSense Controller, the PS5 Standard Version, Digital Edition, PULSE 3D Wireless Headset, Media Remote, DualSense Charging Station and HD camera

As many expected on the design, Sony used a two-tone design combining a mix of white and black color finish and forgoing the monochrome looks from the previous generations. The PlayStation logo is now placed on the top left corner with the white wrapping around the main body and other than the upright position, it can lay down horizontally too based on the pictures shown from Sony. Moreover, they also introduce a DualSense Charging Station, HD camera, a PULSE 3D Wireless Headset, and a Media Remote. With that said, Sony did not announce the official pricing for either of the devices during the event. So we’re still unsure if the leaked price from the Amazon website is solid or not but do let us know what do you think will be the price for it at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


The Sony PlayStation 5 could be priced at ~RM3241

The new Sony PlayStation 5 will be unveiled real soon and it will be one of the first news you read tomorrow morning. Sony have been very secretive about the next-gen gaming console but it seems that there was a blooper. According to sources, an Amazon website from England accidentally listed the PS5 test link and exposed the price tag.

From the leaked screenshot, there will be two PS5 size variants which are 1TB and 2TB. While it was listed as "Dummy", the 2TB variant costs 599.99 pounds which is ~RM3241 after direct currency conversion and on the other hand, the other model was listed 825GB instead of 1TB but Amazon quickly deleted the page so this price rumour is for reference only. Also, take it with a pinch of salt.

The Internet netizens are pretty much split on this, many are doubting that it would cost that much but there's no denying that the PS5 will definitely be higher than the PS4. Furthermore, the PS4 price is dropping and is already out of stock in Malaysia.

But what do you think of the price? Let us know in the comments below and for now, we can only wait and see. Stay tuned for our official PS5 news coverage tomorrow morning.


The Sony PlayStation 5 will be launched in Malaysia on 19 November 2020, starting from ~RM1652

Today, Sony has officially announced the price and sales date for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) from their livestream event. The PS5 first wave will start in seven countries starting from 12 November 2020 onwards starting from $399.99 (~RM1652). Malaysia won't be part of the first wave, but we don't have to wait that long as the PS5 will arrive from 19 November 2020 onwards.

As reported before, there are two PS5 models for the gamers which are the vanilla PS5 and the PS5 Digital Edition. If you want to go for the vanilla variant (which is the one with the Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive), this one cost $499.99 (~RM2065). Besides that, there are also other game lineups to launch alongside the PS5 such Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (and Ultimate Edition), Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War, Demon’s Souls, and other games.

The pre-order for the PS5 will begin starting today for selected countries, our authorized local gaming shops should also have the details ready already (or soon), as well as Sony Malaysia so do check with them for local listings. Are you excited and getting one? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Sony WH-1000XM5 could be unveiled very soon by the end of this week

During these past few months, there were a few rumours about the Sony WH-1000XM5. The latest one about the packaging box sort of confirms its design and Sony just confirmed a new launching event that may be related to the wireless headphones.

According to Sony, the launching event is just around the corner which is on 12 May 2022. It will start at 17:00 BST which is at midnight sharp for Malaysia's timezone. We will be expecting to see a livestream event and that's going to be on Friday night on the 13th of May. It should be available on YouTube and Sony's Facebook account page.

From the teaser image, there is barely any sign of the Sony WH-1000XM5 but we think we are looking at the exterior cup design. This matches the previous rumour of how it looks like that could sport a new design, something that Sony has been consistently keeping for the past few years with the previous models.

In terms of tech specs, it's said that the Sony WH-1000XM5 could feature a battery life of up to 40 hours with quick charging, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and a new audio driver for sound quality. Rumours also have it that the wireless headphones could take 3.5 hours to fully charge because of how big the battery is. We also expect ANC to be featured.

Are you looking forward to the Sony WH-1000XM5? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Sony WH-1000XM5 could get a brand new look with 40 hours of battery life, enhanced ANC and more

Are you a fan of Sony audio products? If yes, then you would be delighted to know that there are leaks about the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. During the weekends, a few sources have shared the same leaks and there's what we know about it so far.

According to sources, the Sony WH-1000XM5 could have up to 40 hours of battery life which is super long. Hinting at larger battery capacities, it is also said that it could take up to 3.5 hours of charging time and we assume that a few minutes of charging could allow an hour of music playback, more or less.

Besides that, the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) could be enhanced further, alongside new drivers and dual processors. Personally, the Sony WH-1000XM3 and WH-1000XM4's sound quality and ANC are already superb so it will be interesting to see how the next successor measures up to the hype. Lastly, there could be more touch controls too.

But what do you think of the new look and are you excited about the Sony WH-1000XM5? I know I am, so let us know in the comments down below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The Sony WH-1000XM5 shows off a different design in the new renders

The Sony WH-1000XMx series has been a fierce competitor in the wireless over-ear headphones segment for a long while. Therefore, it's no doubt the company will keep the momentum going by upgrading the product to keep up with the trends. With that said, the renders of the WH-1000XM5 are here, showing a new sleek design.

When you first lay eyes on the image, the most apparent change you notice might be the juncture between the headphones and the headband. It has become thinner compared to its predecessors, fitting into the modern design standard of the over-ear headphones.

Besides that, the source has also given out some features. It's said that the headphones can survive 40 hours with active noise cancellation (ANC) enabled, which shows 10 hours more than the XM4's claimed battery life with ANC activated. The new headphones could get fully charged in 3.5 hours as well. Other features include Bluetooth 5.2, support for a headphone jack, and an on/off slider instead of a button.

What do you think about the design of the WH-1000XM5 headphones? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech gadget news.


The Sony Xperia 1 pre-order is RM4299 but comes with a free WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones

Previously, it was said that the Sony Xperia 1 will be making its way into the Malaysia market which was surprising since Sony Mobile did withdraw quietly. But that's all changed now, thanks to an official statement by Sony Malaysia. The price, however, will be RM4299 and it's set to appear at the Sony Expo 2019 on 30 August 2019.

Available in Black, Purple and Grey, the pre-order for the Sony flagship will start tomorrow (24 August) until 6 October 2019 at every Sony Store, Sony Centre as well as its online store. Those who purchase the Xperia 1 will get a free WH-1000XM3 wireless noise-cancelling headphones, a transparent casing and a screen protector which is a rather generous gift. By the way, only the Xperia 1 will be coming, so no Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus at all.

To refresh your memory, the Xperia 1 is packing a Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6GB + 128GB memory capacity (expandable up to 512GB), 3300mAh battery pack, a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display in 21:9 ratio, triple 12MP rear cameras and more (check full spec here). We actually did a hands-on and first impression on the phone before back in MWC 2019 so do check it out right here.

So what do you think of the price tag? Does it justify the exclusive freebie? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com.


4G variant of Redmi K30 confirmed and will come with Snapdragon 730G chipset

The Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G is set to launch soon, but not before confirming that there will be a 4G variant as well. This is good news since 5G services are still not that widespread (especially in Malaysia) and they are bound to be expensive.

Lu Weibing, Xiaomi General Manager for the Redmi brand, announced this when he posted an image on Weibo. While some may be hoping that the device will feature the new non-5G Snapdragon 765 chipset, rumours suggest that it's more likely it will run on a Snapdragon 730G chipset instead. Aside from that, it's expected to have similar tech specs with the 5G variant, including 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

This variant would be the preferred one for a Malaysian launch, but what say you? Tell us if you'd buy this if it becomes available here. For more tech news, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple announces iOS 11 with many new features and improvements

Apple officially announced their iOS 11 update with a number of improvements and upgrades. Coming for devices from the Apple iPhone 5s and upwards and the iPad Air and newer, there is no exact Malaysia release date yet, but we expect it to be sometime in September 2017. Here are some of the new features for iOS 11 but you can check it out at the Apple iOS 11 preview site as well:


The Sony Xperia 10 II just got a RM500 discount and it's now RM1299

Good news, if you missed out on the 11.11 sales to get yourself a brand new smartphone, no worries. You can now enjoy up to RM500 discount on the Sony Xperia 10 II (RRP RM1799) and exclusive gifts which include a screen protector and phone casing.

The Xperia 10 II comes in 4 colour variants which are blue, black, mint, and white. It features a 6.0-inch FHD+ OLED display and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Besides that, the device sport a Snapdragon 665 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage.

The Sony Xperia 10 II discount up to 27%

As for the camera, it comes with an 8MP selfie snapper and a triple rear camera setup with a 12MP (main camera) + 8MP (telephoto lens) + 8MP (ultrawide lens). The device power by a 3600mAh battery capacity and running Android 10.

If you wish to purchase the device, you may pay a visit to the Sony Store Online Malaysia before it runs out of stock. For more tech news, be sure to stay tuned on TechNave.com.


The Sony Xperia 5 will be on sale from 1 November for RM3399 with Sony BRAVIA + Alpha technologies

Just out of the blue, Sony Malaysia has just confirmed that the Sony Xperia 5 is coming to the Malaysia market soon from 1 November 2019. Available in Blue, Red, Black and Grey, the phone will be on sale for RM3399. Woah, what's up with the price tag?

Well, looking into the features, the Xperia 5 features the trademark 21:9 CinemaWide 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with HDR technology that was present on the Sony Xperia 1 and the Sony BRAVIA TV lineup. Using Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and back, it's also IP65/IP68 certified water and dust resistance. You can tell by now that it's quite a premium smartphone, but wait, there's more.

On the back, there is a set of 12MP (main, OIS, f/1.6) + 12MP (ultra-wide, f/2.4) + 12MP (telephoto, f/2.4) triple camera module, coupled with an improved Eye AF technology that is borrowed from the Sony Alpha lineup. This technology allows the user to track the subject's eye for the best possible portrait shot, as well as tracking the movement with the help of the 10fps AF/AE tracking (up to 30fps). Sony also improved the Cinema Pro “powered by CineAlta” for videographers to create multiple projects with different settings.

Speaking of CineAlta, another app that uses that is the Creator Mode which is inspired by Master Monitor colour reproduction for more precise colour accuracy, as well as having Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio sound system, and even an Imaging Edge Mobile app allowing the user to transfer images from an Alpha or Cyber-shot camera.

For the interior tech specs, it has the latest Snapdragon 855 chipset with an integrated X24 LTE Modem and 4 x 4 MIMO technology supporting all LTE bands, running on 6GB of RAM, 128GB storage (expandable up to 1TB via microSD slot), 3140mAh battery pack (supports fast charging), 8MP front camera, NFC-ready and more.

As mentioned earlier, the Xperia 5 will be available from 1 November at the Sony Store KLCC and Curve, Sony Store Online and selected Sony Centres. You can grab the early bird promotion for a free WH-H900N h.ear on 2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones (Twilight Red and Moonlit Blue only, worth RM1159), while stocks last.

So what do you think of the Xperia 5? Let's discuss and stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com.


The Sony Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact are coming to Malaysia on 30 October 2016

Sony Malaysia has made it official by sending out the invites for the Sony Xperia XZ and Sony Xperia X Compact set for this Friday on 30 September 2016. Our earlier coverage showed that the Xperia XZ features about the same tech specs as the Xperia X Performance but has a new design. This includes the Snapdragon 820 and 3GB of RAM, a 5.2-inch Full HD display, and a 2800 mAh battery and USB Type-C connector.

The Xperia X Compact is a smaller Xperia X featuring a 4.6-inch LCD display of 720p resolution, Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Both will have the Sony 23MP Exmore RS sensor as the rear camera which has a three-system AF – Phase-detect, laser & infrared. No Malaysia pricing details yet, but we'll know more soon so stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The Surge P1 chip in Xiaomi 12 Pro can fully charge a 4,000mAh battery in 8 minutes

Although the Xiaomi 12 series got fully revealed not long ago, there might still be something you didn't know. This time, the Xiaomi 12 Pro comes with the third self-developed chip, Surge P1, which is specially made for fast charging. According to this new report, the chip actually allows a 4,000mAh battery to get fully charged in just 8 minutes.

The new chip allows a 200W wired charging technology to charge a 4,000 mAh battery in 8 minutes. It can also power up a 120W single cell in a second. Besides that, the chip supports up to 42 levels of safety protection as well, with a TÜV Rheinland Safe Fast Charging System 3.0 certification.

It's worth mentioning that Xiaomi only disclosed the information today. The company says that it has been thinking about the next generation of fast charging solutions after releasing the second one. Xiaomi Surge P1 is the answer that brings a couple of new experiences.

Now, we could only wait for the Xiaomi 12 series to make its global debut before finding out how powerful the devices are. Leave a comment to let us know how you feel about the latest Xiaomi flagships, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


The Touch ‘n Go eWallet app has mysteriously vanished from the Apple App Store

One of the most popular e-wallet platform in Malaysia, the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app has mysteriously vanished from the Apple App Store. As of the time of writing, the listing for the app can’t be found in the App Store, though those that have downloaded the app in the past can still open and re-download it from their Apple devices.

A quick search on the Apple App store would not yield a result for the Touch ‘n Go eWallet app, with the App Store showing listings for similar apps instead. Furthermore, if you open the link for the app the Apple App Store’s website, it would open the App Store on your device with an error message saying ‘App Not Available’.

The error message further asserted that the app is currently not available in your country or region. Thankfully, the app is still operational as per usual on Android and the Google Play Store.

No official statement from Touch ‘n Go has been released so far regarding the matter. However, it may just be a temporary error from Touch ‘n Go side for an undisclosed maintenance or update to the app on iOS.

What do you guys think of the whole ordeal? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond.