It’s very interesting how fast AI programs like OpenAI’s ChatGPT can churn out content, code and plans. However, we’ve found that AI writing tends to be a bit shallow or generic but you can judge for yourself in our 2nd article generated by ChatGPT. Check ChatGPT and the Impact on Jobs: What Does the Future of Work Look Like? out below or see what it wrote in our first ChatGPT written article.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have become ubiquitous in our lives, and the technology is advancing rapidly. One of the most significant advancements in these fields is the development of language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. In this article, we’ll explore the impact that these models are having on jobs and what the future of work might look like.

ChatGPT is a transformer-based language model that uses deep learning to generate human-like responses to text input. It has been trained on a massive dataset and can generate coherent and coherently structured responses to a wide range of questions and prompts.

The potential applications for this technology are vast, and it has already been integrated into a range of industries, from customer service to content creation. It has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with technology and automate many tasks that were previously performed by humans.

One of the most significant concerns about the rise of AI and language models like ChatGPT is their impact on jobs. Some experts predict that these models will automate many jobs that were previously performed by humans, leading to mass unemployment.

However, it’s important to note that this technology is not necessarily going to replace all human jobs. Instead, it is likely to automate certain tasks within a job, freeing up workers to focus on more creative and strategic tasks. For example, a customer service agent might use ChatGPT to handle repetitive inquiries, allowing them to spend more time on more complex issues.

So what does the future of work look like in the age of ChatGPT and other language models? It’s difficult to predict with certainty, but there are some trends that are already emerging.

One trend is the increasing importance of skills that are difficult to automate, such as creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. As technology automates more routine tasks, the value of these skills is likely to increase.

Another trend is the rise of hybrid jobs, where human workers and AI systems collaborate to complete tasks. This will require a new set of skills, as workers will need to be able to interact effectively with technology and understand how to get the most out of it.

ChatGPT and other language models are likely to have a significant impact on the future of work. While there are certainly concerns about job loss, the technology is also likely to create new opportunities and open up new avenues for human workers. As always, the key to success in this rapidly changing landscape will be staying ahead.

Well, now. The text above written entirely by ChatGPT reiterates that view of freeing up humans from the mundane, repetitive jobs and tasks while we humans can do the more complex tasks. At no point however does it take into mind that some people just don’t do complex tasks very well. For these people, basic, mundane, repetitive jobs are the only ones that they can do… or can they?

For those who don’t know, OpenAI’s ChatGPT bot might be able to replace certain lawyers, businessmen and doctors as it has passed exams for a law school, MBA and Medical license. This is because it scored a C+ in Law, a B or B- in the MBA exam and 50% to 60% correct for the medical license exams. Therefore, at this moment in time, the entry-level jobs for these fields are currently most at risk of being replaced by an AI like ChatGPT.

For those people whose jobs could be replaced by an AI like ChatGPT, perhaps it is time to do some soul searching and find out what you’re really supposed to do with your life. If you’re still dead set on doing what you’re currently doing, then perhaps it is time to upskill to a senior position where you in turn manage what the ChatGPT AI replacing you is doing.

The Theory of Multiple Intelligences also indicates that people could actually be more capable than they think they are. That they’re just not learning or applying the right type of intelligence to the specific type of work that they might excel at. This can also be applied to the aforementioned basic jobs above.

While it is clear that the Chat GPT3 AI still needs a lot of work to be completely competent at replacing your job, with some more improvements it could indeed be used to handle the basic drudge work, freeing up humans to do more complex tasks. As many industry watchers have noted, AI is here to stay, so the sooner we get used to using it, the better.

Granted, ChatGPT and AI like it are still making pretty big mistakes such as Google’s recent Bard AI which flubbed a telescope fact. Grammar checkers are still not 100% correct and a certain AI used for writing not only got facts wrong, but also was noted to plagiarize repeatedly.

Still, ChatGPT and other AI like it are rapidly improving, so it’s not a question of “If ChatGPT or an AI might replace your job?” but more “When will ChatGPT or an AI replace my job?”. If it can save money but improve productivity, we think most businesses would use an AI instead of hiring a human being. While we’re still in this interim period of AI not being 100% accurate or at least accurate enough to be acceptable, now could be your only chance to do the options mentioned above.

Do you think there’s another way to do things if ChatGPT or AI comes along and replaces your job? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest news and views in Tech.


ChatGPT app for iOS is now available (but only in the US first)

AI chats have been the craze early this year. With Bing AI chat available on mobile phones via the Edge app, ChatGPT has also made its way but only on iOS and in the US for now.

The ChatGPT app for iOS is free and can sync with your history across devices. There's also ChatGPT Plus which users can subscribe to and get exclusive access to GPT-4 features such as early access to upcoming features and get a faster response time. The app is integrated with Whisper, an open-source speech-recognition system that enables voice input.

Besides that, you can pretty much use ChatGPT the same way you use it in the web browser. This includes getting instant answers with precise advice on various topics, or if you want creative or professional input, it can do so easily. The team is also working on a ChatGPT app for Android users so stay tuned for that in the future.

The ChatGPT app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store right here but as mentioned earlier, it's only for the US market before expanding to other countries. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Cheaper AirPods Max to be made with plastic and costs ~RM1,000 less

At the end of 2020, Apple has brought the final product of the year to the market and it's the AirPods Max. The tech giant's latest over-ear headphones sport a price tag that is far from being budget-friendly with a whopping RM2,399. Now, it looks like Apple will be going to make a cheaper version of the AirPods Max to cater to a larger audience.

According to a tipster, the cheaper pair of headphones is currently in the works. It is claimed that it will come with the same sound quality as the AirPods Max but with a lesser build quality. The headphones are said to made using plastic rather than aluminum and stainless steel. Therefore, it will be lighter compared to the AirPods Max that is currently among the heaviest headphones in the market.

Furthermore, the price of the cheaper AirPods Max could cost 349 USD (~RM1,399). If it's true, the pair is a lot cheaper than the current model after compromising with the materials. For now, the tipster didn't mention anything regarding the launch period. However, if we received any latest information, we will update you as soon as we can.

Let us know what you think about the cheaper AirPods Max on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech rumours.


Cheapest iPhone 12 variant could start ~RM3192 likely due to 5G and OLED

Based on a statement by analyst Jeff Pu, it seems that the cheapest iPhone 12 variant could start from the price of USD749 (~RM3192) which is quite high likely because the devices might come with 5G support. But that’s not all, it seems that Apple could be using an OLED display for their cheapest variants which likely contributed to the higher price.

With all that said, there could be a possibility that the iPhone 12 Pro, and Pro Max could be priced starting from around USD849 (~RM3618) and USD949 (~RM4045) respectively. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Apple has yet to provide an official statement on the leaks.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing and tech specs as well. Would you be interested in getting an iPhone 12 series smartphone as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Check if your details have been leaked at SayaKenaHack.com

Oh-oh, we were listed too (we've erased it here) but you could be listed as well

Recently, there was a big data leak apparently from all the major telcos, Jobstreet (who have since admitted it, advising caution) and other Malaysian databases. The data was taken from 2014 and contains things like your phone number, IC, address and so forth but KeithRozario have set up a serverless site called SayaKenaHack.com for you to check whether or not your number is listed based on your IC number.

He goes on to detail what can or cannot be done with your leaked data but all we can say is, if you found your details listed (like we did) then you need to be doubly aware about scammers and tele-marketeers. If an email or someone calls you up with a special deal or something do NOT blindly or quickly say yes or confirm or just click on the link.

There's been a surge in such scammers and real people in Malaysia have lost their money, identity and worse recently, so best to be aware of such things.


Check-in now for honor Gala Day on 11 November 2015, win prizes just for checking in

honor Malaysia recently announced that they will be holding their upcoming Honor Gala Day on 11 November 2015 (just another 6 days) and are inviting users to check-in. While there will be plenty of discounts, flash or rush sales, vouchers and deals for as low as RM11 on various smartphones and accessories on the Honor Gala Day itself, those who check-in can expect at least an RM30 coupon voucher for free. Every 300th user to check-in will also get a free 7800 mAh powerbank so go check-in at the Honor Gala Day site now.


Check out all the major features of the Huawei P20 in our unboxing and hands-on video

We took the Huawei P20 through its paces with our latest unboxing and hands-on video showing that it is more than you'd expect. This includes features like its 960 frame per second super slow motion video recording, AI Stabilization, Face Unlock and more. Going for an RRP (Recommended Retail Price) of RM2699, it still packs in a flagship Huawei Kirin 970 processor.

While it didn't pack in triple rear cameras or IP67 water resistance, the Huawei P20 definitely exceeds what you'd expect of a flagship cameraphone and certainly impressed me. Feel free to check it out for yourself below:


A Malaysian team is participating at the Modern Combat Versus honor International Series finals in Paris, winning prize is ~RM47K

Did you know that there is a Modern Combat tournament going on? What's more, honor is actually collaborating with Gameloft, initiating a Modern Combat Versus honor International Series eSports finals which will take place in ESL Studios in Paris on 7 April 2018.

You'd also be surprised to learn that a Malaysia team, Bujang Lapok is one of the contestants! Overall, six best teams were chosen from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, India and Malaysia, facing off each other to fight a glorious battery in hope to bring home €10,000 (~RM47,303!!) as well as an honor View 10 smartphone for each player! Below is the complete list of the six teams:

The event starts at 6 p.m. and will be streamed here on the Gameloft YouTube channel. Stay tuned as we will be covering the event here in Paris at TechNave.com!


Check out our ASUS ROG Phone 2 unboxing and first impression

The ASUS ROG Phone 2 has been announced in Malaysia, starting from the price of RM3499 and it comes with up to 1TB of ROM as well 6000mAh battery. But this time, we will not only unbox the device, but also the complete accessory kit that comes along with the ROG Superpack as well. To give a little more detail on the smartphone, it comes equipped with up to 120Hz display and 12GB of RAM.

Not only that, but it also comes with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset which is essentially an overclocked version of the original Snapdragon 855. You can check out our recent launch article if you want to find out more about the ROG Phone 2. Would you be interested in getting the ROG Phone 2? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Check out our unboxing and first impressions of the Xiaomi Mi 9T

Here is our unboxing and first impression video of the Xiaomi Mi 9T, which was recently unveiled in Malaysia starting from RM1199 and it features their very first 20MP front-facing pop-up camera, 18W charging as well as the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Other than that, the smartphone also features a full notch-less 6.39-inch FHD+ display that is also fitted with an in-display fingerprint sensor as well. The smartphone is available for purchase on Xiaomi’s official website, e-commerce partners, and all Xiaomi concept stores nationwide.

Finally, as for the tech specs, the Xiaomi Mi 9T comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, along with a 4000mAh non-removable battery. As for the camera and display aspect, the smartphone also comes with the pop-up camera mentioned above, 48MP + 8MP + 13MP rear camera, as well as a 6.39-inch display.

Will you be interested in getting a Xiaomi Mi 9T for yourself? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Check out our unboxing and first look of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9

In this video, we’ll be doing an unboxing and first look of the latest device in the Note series by Samsung, which is the Galaxy Note 9. You can check out the tech specs as well as the review on TechNave.com.

To give a small summary regarding the tech specs, the aforementioned device is running on the Exynos 9810 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 512GB of internal storage, 12MP + 12MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.4-inch display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery.


Check out our unboxing of the Huawei Nova 4 and their brand new punch-hole display priced at RM1899

Join Natasha as she unboxes the very first Punch-Hole Display equipped smartphone by Huawei, which is the Huawei Nova 4 that is currently priced at RM1899. The brand new smartphone is equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 20 MP, f/1.8, PDAF + 16 MP, f/2.2 + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth sensor, 25MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.4-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels and it is powered by a 3750mAh non-removable battery.

As for the operating system, the device is running on the Android 9.0 Pie with EMUI 9.0 on top. For more videos and updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Check out some more 2018 NEXT-IMAGE pro shots with the Huawei Mate 20 Pro

It turns out that the recent 2018 NEXT-IMAGE Award winners were so busy that you now have another bunch of photos taken using the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. This time around, the pictures not only cover landscapes and vistas, it also shows some close-ups utilizing the 16mm Leica Ultra-Wide Angle Lens which lets you go as close as 2.5cm to your target. This means you can get another chance at seeing what the pros can do with the Mate 20 Pro so do check it out below.

This batch of photos have still been taken by 2018 NEXT-IMAGE Award winners James Yu, Danilo Guererro, Fang Zhonglin, Pan Chaoyue, Raykoo, Yang Xu, AlexanDeng and He Jianhua from Australia, Shanghai, Iceland but the results have been just as stunning. While you can still see what we as normal phone photographers can do with landscapes and closeups, these pro results clearly show the capabilities of the Mate 20 Pro, so if you're interested in picking one up for RM3599 you can always check out a nearby Huawei Experience Store or Huawei's online channels.


Check out some more Samsung Galaxy Note 4 teasers

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 media blitz continues as Samsung reveals four more teaser videos showing off the Galaxy Note 4's features and capabilities. Like the previous teaser trailers, there doesn't seem to be anything new in terms of features but the videos do highlight the fact that you get a stylus-driven multimedia computer that can fit in the palm of your hand with the new Galaxy Note 4. Tech specs expected for the Galaxy Note 4 remain a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor or a Samsung Exynos 5 processor. It will likely come with a 5.7-inch 2K display and 16MP camera with optical image stabilization. Again, no specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details were available yet, but it is expected to be revealed at the Samsung UNPACKED event on 3 Spetember 2014 so stay tuned.


Check out the 2016 Huawei Hualloween Party On Ice for a chance to win a Nexus 6P and more

Looking for something to do this weekend? Then why don't you drop by Sunway Pyramid for the 2016 Huawei Hualloween Party On Ice complete with a photo booth contest where you might be able to win a Huawei Nexus 6P and get goodie bags.

To enter, take a photo using the #hualloween2016onice hashtag and the three pictures with the most likes may win the Nexus 6P.

There will be other activities as well including a Hunt for "Huawei Spirit", face painting and a candy booth. Come with any of your Huawei devices and in a Halloween costume and you can get ree passes to skate in the ice rink.


Check out the ASUS ZenPad tablets for Malaysia on 14 August 2015

The new ASUS ZenPad tablets set to replace their Fonepads are coming to Malaysia soon. Set for an August release, we've just received our invite for an upcoming sneak peak of the devices. So far, we're expecting the ASUS ZenPad C 7.0 and ASUS ZenPad 7.0 to make an appearance, but the ASUS ZenPad 8 could make a surprise entrance as well. The first two are powered by the new Intel Atom x3 processor formerly known as SoFIA and will feature integrated 3G connectivity. Previous leaks that we've received show a stylish yet very slim and thin profile for all those large phone enthusiasts out there with other features including DTS-HD audio technology and more. No actual Malaysia release dates yet, but pricing details have been revealed to start from RM499. Stay tuned and we'll keep you updated as to new developments soon.


Check out the Android 12 Go edition new features, coming in 2022

Android (Go edition) is to help more users to access the best of Android and Google through affordable and entry-level phones. Here, the company released the Android 12 Go edition which creates a faster, smarter, and more privacy-friendly experience than before, and some of the features will be coming in 2022.

According to sources, the Android 12 Go edition will launch up 30% faster and smoother animation that allows users to open instantly without experience on a blank screen. Besides that, it also will automatically save battery life and storage by hibernating apps that haven't been used for extended periods. The Android 12 Go edition makes your content easier by navigating your recent apps screen and translating on-screen content into your preferred language.

The privacy dashboard and privacy indicator

On the other hand, the users also can save up the mobile data and share apps directly with nearby devices via Nearby Share and Google Play. Speaking of privacy, the users can also share the device without worrying, all they need to do is switch to a guest profile on the lock screen before sharing the device and reset once they are done. Lastly, there is also a new privacy dashboard and privacy indicator on the status bar whenever the apps are accessing the microphone or camera.

Well, let us sit back, relax, and wait for the official launch. Which feature that you like the most? Let us know your comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Check out the Canon EOS M5 with our hands-on walkthrough video

Featuring a 24.2-megapixel CMOS APS-C sensor paired with a DIGIC 7 image processor, the Canon EOS M5 is the first mirrorless camera to offer Dual Pixel technology for fast and accurate autofocusing. Launched yesterday and priced from RM4699, it still uses EF-M mount lenses, so previous lenses launched by Canon can be used without any problems on the M5. Utilizing a 2.36-million dot electronic view finder, 3.2-inch 1.62M-dot touchscreen tilt screen that tilts up by 85° and downward by 180° and NFC, WiFi and even Bluetooth we managed to go hands-on with it in the video below.


A Nubia device spotted with an 80W fast charging support and it could be the Red Magic 5G

The CEO of Nubia, Ni Fei is here to drop a bomb on us again by revealing a feature from their future device on Weibo. Earlier, he had posted on the Chinese social media platform regarding the 144Hz display on the Nubia Red Magic 5G. Now, another post from him hints that a device will be getting an 80W fast charging support, and we suspect it to be the Red Magic 5G as well.

In the post, Ni Fei shared an image of a phone charging with some other details and statistics showing on the screen. From the information, we can see that the voltage sits at 8.4 volts and the current is at 9.6A, which means the charging rate can go up to 80W.

80W is not that impressive compared to the 100W announced by Xiaomi earlier. The technology is being called Super Charge Turbo by Xiaomi, and it can allow a device with 4000mAh battery to be fully charged in just 17 minutes. However, the 80W fast charging is not far from 100W and it is expected to perform better than most of the devices’ charging capabilities.

Let us know about your opinion on the 80W fast charging technology on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting smartphone updates.


Check out the Huawei MediaPad M3 in our latest unboxing and hands-on video

It isn't often that you get a tablet with a 2K display and even fewer to get one for below RM2K, but here we have the RM1699 priced Huawei MediaPad M3 featuring an 8.4-inch display with 2K or 1600 x 2560 pixel resolution. In addition, it also packs in dual Harmon Kardon speakers and a lot more. Check out what else you get in the box with our unboxing and hands-on video below:


Check out the Huawei Nova 3E in our hands on video

This time we managed to get our hands on the Huawei Nova 3E which is also known as the Huawei P20 Lite in certain markets. Although it doesn't have an AI-assisted camera, it still takes pictures pretty well. Design wise it is quite similar to the Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, other than the fingerprint scanner being located at the back of the device instead.

Although the device is quite a fingerprint magnet, which can be easily fixed by putting it in a casing. Considering that the Huawei Nova 3E is priced around the mid-range category, it performs pretty decently. You can check out our hands-on video for the Nova 3E on Youtube or even on Technave.com.


Check out the Neffos Brand Ambassador for their new Neffos X series tomorrow

The recently launched Neffos X series will be getting their new Neffos Brand Ambassador tomorrow at Sunway Pyramid. Neffos Malaysia have not revealed who it is, only that their new ambassador is stylish, intelligent, fierce and ambitious.

The big reveal will likely also come with a showcase of the Neffos X1 (which is priced at RM769 for the 2GB RAM / 16GB storage and RM849 for the 3GB RAM / 32GB storage version) along with possible promotions, so if you're in the area tomorrow do check it out.


Check out the Nokia Lumia 925 Features!

The Nokia Lumia 925 offers a number of nifty software features to go with the metal body. While it isn't the same as the Samsung Galaxy S4's S features, it does have a very close resemblance, especially since one of the features includes an eraser shot mode or as Nokia put it, the Remove Moving Objects feature for the Nokia Smart Camera add-on.

Other notable features include the Nokia Smart Camera: Action Shot, Nokia Smart Camera: Change Faces, and the Nokia Lumia 925's Low Light shot performance. As a reminder, most of these features will be available in the Nokia Smart Camera add-on which will be made available for Windows Phone 8 Lumia smartphones in the next few months.

Check out all of these features in the videos below:

The original "More than your eyes can see with the Nokia Lumia 925"

Nokia Smart Camera: Action Shot with the Nokia Lumia 925

Nokia Smart Camera: Change Faces with the Nokia Lumia 925

Nokia Smart Camera: Remove Moving Objects with the Nokia Lumia 925

Low light shots with the Nokia Lumia 925


Check out the SHARP Z2, M1 and Robohon with these hands-on videos and tech specs

Yesterday, SHARP Mobile Malaysia and Commtiva Technology launched their SHARP Z2 and M1 smartphones and we managed to get some hands-on time with them and SHARP's robotic brand ambassador, Robohon. Check them out below along with some hands-on videos, our first impressions and their various tech specs.

SHARP Mobile's brand ambassador Robohon introducing the SHARP Z2

The SHARP Z2 looks to follow the current metal unibody design of many midrange smartphones today but stands out with some fairly impressive tech specs like 4GB of RAM and a 16MP PDAF rear camera for just RM1199. The phone feels fairly light and even comes with a free case. Clearly, it is the higher-end of the 2 newly announced phones as it also features a USB Type-C port and infra-red universal remote control. Check out our first impressions and the tech specs below:

The RM899 priced SHARP M1 on the other hand goes for a metal frame look with a curved glass back and 2.5D glass front. Featuring a 13MP front and rear camera with 64GB of storage, this is obviously the 'selfie' phone of the two devices. It still packs in a 5.5-inch full HD display and 3GB of RAM but the microUSB port obviously marks it as the lower-end device.


Check out the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and more at their Samsung Galaxy of Possibilities Roadshow

Want to check out the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 first hand?

If you've been interested in checking out the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 first hand you can now do so at the Samsung Galaxy of Possibilities Roadshow held at malls across the country. Brought to you by Samsung Malaysia Electronics the roadshow will feature the Galaxy Note 7, Gear Fit2, Gear IconX, Gear 360 and new Gear VR. Check out the table below for locations and go check it out before the end of the week on 21 August 2016.

Check out the new underwater capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Try out the new iris scanner on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Get a free mug with your caricature on it, drawn using the Samsung Galaxy Note 7


Check out the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom in Action!

Interested in the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom? Want a cameraphone with a serious camera but don't want to go full Samsung Galaxy Camera? If you can stomach all the perfect smiles, Samsung have been kind enough to do some "real-world" testing with their new cameraphone, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom and it looks quite nice. All of the features like the Zoom Ring, the In-call Photo share, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Photo Suggest are put on display. Check out the video below of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom in action and see for yourself if this is what you're looking for:


Check out the Samsung Gear S2 with a first-looks video


Check out the Surface Pen for the Microsoft Surface 3 with this demo video

Apart from being the lightest, thinnest and most affordable tablet of the Microsoft Surface range of tablets, the Surface 3 also comes with an optional stylus called the Surface Pen. Tech specs for the tablet are still quite high-end with a quad-core Intel Atom x7 processor, 10.8-inch display with 1280 x 1920 pixel resolution and Windows 8.1. It is also one of the devices that will get a free upgrade for the upcoming Windows 10 upgrade on 29 July 2015. The video below shows just how precise and accurate the optional Surface Pen stylus can be for the Surface 3, recreating a painting in real-time. Check it out for yourself below:


Check out the evolution of photography on the Huawei P series. How many do you remember?

When we talk about the best camera on a smartphone, the Huawei P series is definitely one of the top that comes to mind. Can you remember how the P series has climbed in popularity a step at a time to become the market leader in smartphone photography?

In the spirit of Huawei P30’s recent launch, let’s look back at the evolution of the P series. Here’s some of our more notable highlights.

The Huawei P8 sports a 13Mp rear camera that utilizes a SONY IMX278 sensor, an aperture of f/2.0 and Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) that would not only help enhance your photography results but also perform satisfactorily in night shots. There’s also an 8MP front camera.

Even aboard a rocking ship, you can still record a video stably

The Huawei P9 is the first of the P series that adopted a dual rear camera system. Specifications wise, the P9 came with 12MP dual cameras (f/2.2 aperture, Dual tone sensors, BSI CMOS) and an 8MP front camera.

The P9 also marked Huawei’s first foray with a Leica camera. At the time of announcement, the news drew a lot of attention from mobile phone photography enthusiasts. An interesting feature of the camera was the silky water mode which can capture stunning images of flowing water.

The Huawei P10 combined a 12 MP camera (f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, OIS) and a 20 MP camera, support 2x lossless zoom, PDAF + laser auto-focus and a dual tone LED flash. It retained the 8MP front camera with an improved aperture of f/1.9.

The 20MP monochrome camera and the 12MP RGB camera worked together to produce photos with an excellent depth of field.They also offered deeper blacks and more accurate photos.

The P10 also introduced a new portrait mode software. It featured a 3D facial detection technology which softened specific areas and balanced the color contrast to depict gorgeous bokeh. Pro Mode allowed you to shoot in RAW format for better post production editing with Adobe Photoshop or any other professional software.

Low light photography, the colour is still bright

The Huawei P20 Pro was the first to introduce a triple-camera system with a 40MP (RGB, F/1.8 aperture), an 8MP (telephoto, F/2.4 aperture) and a 20MP (monochrome, F/1.6 aperture). It improved the front camera to 24MP (F/1.7 aperture).

The Huawei P20 Pro 40MP sensor compiled the details into a 10MP photo through Pixel Fusion software. Imagine using a 40MP camera to produce a highly detailed 10MP photo.

The 20MP monochrome camera, 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom along with Huawei’s 5x hybrid zoom technology also allowed users to capture distant objects without losing much details.

Close-up shot, auto-mode, can even capture the details of bubbles

Even with harsh backlight, the MasterAI handles it well

Finally, we come to Huawei’s latest P series flagship mobile phone. The Huawei P30 Pro boasts a 40MP (wide-angle), a 20MP (ultra wide-angle), an 8MP (telephoto lens) and a ToF sensor for a rear quad camera setup.

The Huawei P30 Pro camera setup is ground breaking with a 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x digital zoom. The Multi-View Recording allows users to capture two different perspectives of the same scene.

The Huawei P30 series enhances the smartphone photography experience with improved image stabilisation via optical (OIS) and AI (AIS), AI video editor, extreme low light photography and other features.

Compared to the traditional RGB (Red Green Blue) sensor, the Huawei P30 Pro employs a RYYB (Red Yellow Yellow Blue) sensor that is 40% more sensitive to light, ensuring clearer images in low light environments. Also worth mentioning is the Huawei P30 series ground-breaking ISO thresholds with the P30’s ISO sensitivity of 204800 and the P30 Pro’s ISO sensitivity of 409600!

Just as good as using a pair of binoculars

So after reading this article about the evolution of the Huawei P series, are you excited to purchase a P30 Pro to capture your life’s special moments? For further enquires, you can visit Huawei’s official website. For the latest on mobile phones, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


A Pac-Man battle royale game will be available on the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has officially announced on their official Twitter account, stating that a Pac-Man battle royale game called Pac-Man 99 will be available on the Nintendo Switch very soon. Similar to Tetris 99, up to 99 players will go against each other to see who can survive the longest while sending “Jammer Pac-Man’ over to their side of the playing field.

The game is will be available for download on 7th April (8th April Malaysian time) for free for those who have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. If you want to find out more information, head over to Nintendo’s official website.

PAC-MAN™ is back in a new 99-PAC-MAN battle royale! PAC-MAN™ 99 goes live 4/7 at 6 PM PST, exclusively for #NintendoSwitchOnline members! #PACMAN99 https://t.co/mnzEYXJnBl pic.twitter.com/1qOsEEvbHD

With all that said, would you be interested in trying out Pac-Man 99? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Check out the first camera samples from the Huawei Honor 6 Plus dual rear cameras

Huawei announced the Huawei Honor 6 Plus smartphone with a dual rear camera setup on 16 December 2014. This is the world's first variable aperture smartphone without any add-on lenses and works quite differently from the HTC One M8 which also features a duo-camera. For the Honor 6 Plus there are two symmetrical 8MP camera sensors at the back which work together with a dedicated SLR-grade image signal processor (ISP) to achieve this. This unique setup also allows the phone to capture images in resolutions of up to 13MP. Huawei claims that the two 8MP cameras at the back works just like the human eye. The two lenses can focus on an object in just 0.1 seconds. The advanced 3IE algorithm in the device allows users to achieve a range of depths, from F0.95 to F16. Images captured especially at night benefit from the given two cameras. This is because, the amount of light reaching the lens and the sensors is twice than that of a single sensor, which contributes to better low light images. Huawei has released a number of samples taken from these dual rear cameras and they look very good, especially those taken in low light. We have added a few samples from the device down below. The company has not yet revealed details like Malaysia release dates or pricing for the Honor 6 Plus but the existing Honor 6 retails for around RM999 in Malaysia.


Check out the first interior preview and photos of the Apple Marina Bay Sands store

In case you've been under a rock, Singapore will have its third Apple store and it's located in Marina Bay Sands. Promptly named Apple Marina Bay Sands, the dome was initially covered up and we couldn't see anything inside until now with beautiful photo shots of the interior.

According to the website, the all-glass dome structure is fully self-supported and it's indeed floating on the water. The architecture consists of 114 pieces of glass alongside 10 narrow vertical mullions to keep the building together. There's actually more than meets the eye as well, as the public can visit the technical support team, The Forum, a demo area for Apple products, and even a tourist spot to view outside from the dome. Check out the preview photos below!

It's completely floating on the water by itself

The ground floor view of the demo Apple products

You can see the city of Singapore from inside all around

The Forum is said to serve as a stage for Singapore's artists, musicians, and creatives for Apple sessions

A wide view of the Apple Marina Bay Sands

The Apple Marina Bay Sands will officially open to the public on 10 September 2020 at 10AM (SGT). Since the pandemic is still on-going, health measurements are expected to take place before entering the store. What do you think of the building? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Check out the full range of KENXINDA Malaysia's devices, tech specs + prices included

KENXINDA products are now available in Malaysia

The recent debut by KENXINDA Malaysia saw the introduction of a full range of devices including feature phones, smartphones, tablets, smartwatche and powerbank, all of which ranging in price below RM500.00. Anyway, without further ado. Here are the rest of the products' tech specs!


Check out the new Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White and Galaxy Buds+ Blue!

Today, Samsung Malaysia is excited to bring in a new colour model for the Galaxy S20 Ultra and Galaxy Buds+ each. Dubbed as the Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White and Galaxy Buds+ Blue respectively, these two products can be purchased for the same price across the nation. That's right, the Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White is the same RM4999, whereas the pair of wireless blue earbuds is RM599.

Now together with Cosmic Black and Cosmic Grey, you can have three colour options to choose from that suits your style the most. As opposed to black, white often give off the feeling of premium quality, cleanliness, purity, and usually has a positive connotation. Not only that, but the whiteness on the body is also able to distinctively show the big quad rear camera making it stand out in the crowd.

Most people who like white are neat and immaculate in their appearance. They are often self-confident, far-sighted, with a positive and optimistic nature. If you are this type of person who likes white then maybe the Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White is the one for you.

On the other hand, blue has often represented the feeling of cool, calmness, and stability like the sky and sea, as well as usually linking to one's consciousness and intellectual mind. Blue is a very popular choice for a lot of people so it's a nice alternative apart from the black and white counterpart. In fact, putting the Galaxy Buds+ Blue in your ears almost makes you look like wearing a pair of blue pearl earrings!

Many people whose favourite colour is blue are usually peacekeepers and calm individuals. Their sense of loyalty knows no boundaries and value trust and integrity, as well as being reliable and responsible people. They can be quite caring and idealistic too so if you happen to fit in these descriptions, perhaps you are also a good fit for the Galaxy Buds+ Blue.

In terms of the tech specs, the Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White has the same one as the standard models. To recap, the new colour edition still features the same Exynos 990 chipset alongside a memory capacity of 12GB of RAM and 128GB storage. The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X is also present with 511 ppi and not forgetting, a humongous 5000mAh battery with fast-charging technology as well. Camera-wise, it sports a 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + ToF quad rear camera with the capability of zooming in up to 100x.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White is now available to purchase

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Blue is supported by AKG

As for the Galaxy Buds+ Blue, they also have the same battery life of up to 11 hours of play-time and fast charging capability. Even if you charge them for just 3 minutes, the wearables can go on for an hour of music playback. Moreover, the wireless buds also come with a Dual Dynamic speaker (Woofer + Tweeter) and compared with the predecessor, the sound quality has been improved with enhanced ambience sound + clear voice call quality with the 2+1 mics. Lastly, it supports wireless charging via Powershare.

Before we end this article, we would like to remind everyone that the Galaxy Raya Promotion is still happening until 7 June 2020. If you purchase an eligible Samsung Galaxy device and take a creative picture of your Raya celebration, you stand a chance to bring home a Samsung 65” Q800T QLED 8K Smart TV (2020)! This grand prize is worth RM22,999 and this includes RM500 Boost credits as well.

To read more about the Jimat, Snap and Menang campaign, just head over to our news coverage here. Also, to check out the new Galaxy S20 Ultra Cloud White and Galaxy Buds+ Blue variant, you may visit the webpage here and here respectively. You ought to hurry up if those are the colours that you have been waiting for! Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Check out the unboxing and first impressions of the HONOR 20

Join Natasha as she unboxes the HONOR 20, as well as give her thoughts on the highly anticipated HONOR 20 which is equipped with up to 4 cameras in the rear, that is capable of getting up to 111 points on DxOMark.

To give a little more information regarding the HONOR 20, the device is equipped with the top of the line HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 48MP + 16MP + 2MP + 2MP main camera in the rear, 32MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.26-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and it is powered by a 3750mAh non-removable battery. For more videos and updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Check out the unboxing of the 120hz display Razer Phone 2

Join Abel and Natasha as they unbox the first Razer smartphone to be officially available in Malaysia, the Razer Phone 2. The device comes with a buttery smooth 120hz display, with up to 1440p resolution. The device is available bundled with certain plans from telcos such as U Mobile as well as Maxis.

As for the tech specs, the device is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 12MP + 12MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing selfie camera, 5.72-inch 120hz display with a screen resolution of 2560x1440 pixels and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery. For more videos and updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Check out the world's first 64MP smartphone camera photo by Redmi

If you haven’t seen the world’s first photo captured by a 64MP smartphone camera, go do it right meow! Redmi has just teased a photo from the first in the world 64MP smartphone. The photo is of a cat but that’s not all, the photo also comes with a zoomed in version of the image, directed at the cat’s eye, showing off the crisp details.

Unfortunately, Redmi did not share any details about the smartphone the sensor was fitted on but it is likely that we may be hearing about it soon. Currently, the largest sensor on a Redmi smartphone is 48MP.

It may be possible that Redmi may beat out Realme and Samsung at launching the first 64MP smartphone. Previously, Realme did tease a photo taken by their 64MP sensor but it was not yet implemented into a device. Meanwhile, Samsung had announced their 64MP isocell sensor but has yet to share any photos from it. So who do you think will win the 64MP race? Keep up with the latest smartphone news on TechNave.com!


Check out these Apple iPhone 11 Pro photo samples!

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max have been officially launched in Malaysia today. Featuring new 12MP (f/1.8, OIS) + 12MP (ultra-wide, f/2.4) + 12MP (telephoto, f/2.0, OIS) triple rear cameras with the A13 Bionic chipset, the iPhone 11 Pro series offers a number of new camera functions like Night Mode, Ultra-wide and High Key Mono.

Ahead of the launch today, we managed to get a couple of shots ourselves using the iPhone 11 Pro which you can see below along with some shots from some more professional photographers. Both the Night Mode and High Key Mono features highlight the fast AI-driven NPU of the A13 Bionic chipset which quickly processes these effects, making your night or low-light shots pop or offering an alternative to blurry bokeh for your portrait shots.

Picture Shot on iPhone 11 Pro by @k_amin.

Picture Shot on iPhone 11 Pro by @nuar_yusli - Without Night Mode

Picture Shot on iPhone 11 Pro by @nuar_yusli - With Night Mode

Picture Shot on iPhone 11 Pro by @nuar_yusli - Smart HDR Mode

Picture Shot on iPhone 11 Pro by @husterized - Before Night Mode

Picture Shot on iPhone 11 Pro by @huxsterized - After Night Mode

Picture Shot on iPhone 11 Pro by @huxsterized - Wide Mode

Picture Shot on iPhone 11 Pro by @huxsterized - Ultra Wide Mode

Picture Shot on iPhone 11 Pro by @moksva - High Key Mono Mode

Shot by iPhone 11 Pro - Before Night Mode.

Shot by iPhone 11 Pro - After Night Mode

Shot by iPhone 11 Pro - High Key Mono Mode.

The iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 11 have already got their pricing which you can see below or go check them out for yourself at the Apple Malaysia site.

Stay tuned for more Apple iPhone 11 goodness (Deep Fusion is coming in Fall 2019) or let us know if there's anything particular you'd like us to explore in our Facebook page. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com


Check out these Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy Gear 2 and Gear Fit official videos

While it has been announced, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is only coming on 11 April 2014 but if you've missed some of it's features or tech specs, Samsung have come out with some official hands-on videos of this latest flagship smartphone. The video highlights key features like the camera, heart rate monitor and fingerprint sensor while showing how to use them. In addition to the Galaxy S5, Samsung have also come out with an official hands-on video for the Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch and Gear Fit smartband. Check out the videos for yourself below:

The Samsung Galaxy S5 official hands-on video

The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Gear Fit official hands-on video


Check out these iQOO 5 photo samples!

In just 3 days, vivo is going to launch the iQOO 5 on 17 August in China. There are plenty of rumours and leaks on the internet about this device. According to the leaks, the device might come with a triple rear camera setup, but now iQOO had shared some of the camera samples on their official Weibo account.

In the iQOO 5 camera samples, we can clearly see that the photo quality is superb. For example, the photo with the person standing next to a car was taken at night, yet it looks like it was taken before evening. We believe there’s a macro lens as well because you can see the details of the gecko’s skin.

Besides that, we know the ISO and shutter speed of the phone is quite amazing, as we can see from the photos of the horses and the lightning on the race track. The contrast in the photos is outstanding as well. However, the iQOO series has never come to Malaysia (cry) so don’t expect the phone to launch here. But what do you think of the photos? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


A RM 599 Xiaomi Mi TV, RM199 Mi Soundbar, RM119 Mi Band 4 and more found on Shopee

With the special mid-year sale launching today, there will be tons of stuff to buy online thanks to the generous discounts. Shopee is no exception and while there's no official Xiaomi online store there, they have found a verified vendor that is selling some Xiaomi products including a Mi TV 4A 32" for just RM599 only!

It's not just the Mi TV 4A 32", but there is a whole bunch of the Xiaomi ecosystem products that we found that could be an interest for you. There is also the Mi Soundbar, Smartmi Floor, Mijia Electric Scooter Pro, Segway Drift W1 E-skates, Mi Body Composition Scale, Mi Band 4, Redmi AirDots Wireless Bluetooth Headset 5.0, and many, many more!

We prepared a table list and links for your reference below, check it out below:

Xiaomi Redmi AirDots Wireless Bluetooth Headset 5.0

Xiaomi Refresh H600 Beard Shaving Manual Razor

Xiaomi Doctor Bei IPX7 Waterproof Electric Toothbrush

Xiaomi Roborock S55 Smart Vacuum Cleaner

On top of that, Shopee would also like you to know that during this mid-year sale period they have the Lowest Price Guaranteed electronics collection page. The page features various gadgets, sports equipment, home appliances and more with the lowest price in the market, so if you happen to find a cheaper item outside of Shopee, you will be rewarded with 120% and that's how the Lowest Price Guaranteed feature works. To add on, there's also free shopping with 0% Shopee instalment plan.

That's all, folks. Visit the links in the table above to get the lowest price while you can! Stay tuned for more local tech deals at TechNave.com.


Check out these iWatch "S" and "C" concept renders, mini iPhones on your wrist

While the Apple iWatch is expected to arrive in late 2014, there are still quite a few creative people out there making concept renders of Apple's upcoming smartwatch. This time around the concept renders come courtesy of Martin Hajek who has been known for making concept renders of previous Apple products before. He offers two concept renders, the Apple iWatch S and iWatch C. A glance at either design easily reveals the inspiration for both as they are patterned after the Apple iPhone 5S and 5C. While the renders certainly look good, it does seem a bit strange for the Apple iWatch to look like last year's Apple iPhones when it will probably be revealed with the Apple iPhone 6.


Check out these new features from Samsung Galaxy S20 that will soon be on your S10 and Note 10!

After the release of the powerful Samsung Galaxy S20 series, it looks like Samsung did not forget their older devices yet! Starting from now, new updates will be rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series to bring some of the awesome features from Samsung's latest devices. Let’s find out what features from the Galaxy S20 series you will be getting for your Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 devices.

To begin with, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series will now be getting some of the beloved camera features from the Galaxy S20 series. Starting from Single Take, you will be able to use the mode that works with AI to capture several photos and videos at once, and it will later recommend the best shot for you. Other than that, S10 devices will also get an improved Night Mode update, while the addition of Night Hyperlapse will be available for both Galaxy S10 and Note10 series.

It doesn’t just stop there. With Custom Filter, you will get to create your own filter with the colours and styles you want from a favourite photo of yours, and use it on another photo. The S10 and Note 10 devices will have new features to help with organizing the content as well. Using Clean View, the AI will recognize similar shots of the same objects and group them together for simpler access. There is also Quick Crop which brings the ability to crop an image seamlessly with an icon located at the top left-hand corner.

For people who like to film stuff with their S10 and Note 10 devices, Pro Video is here to give you more control, allowing you to adjust settings like ISO, shutter speed and exposure level. You can also now switch between the front-facing and rear cameras while recording videos. Not just camera features, other updates like Quick Share and Music Share will be available as well for a seamless sharing experience.

Let us know what you think about these features coming to the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone updates.


Check out these night shots taken with the HONOR 9X Pro!

The HONOR 9X will be launched on the 23rd of July in China and may be released in 2 variants whch includes the HONOR 9X Pro. Both variants of the device has been teased to feature Huawei’s brand new HiSilicon Kirin 810 chipset. What makes the Pro version of the smartphone more appealing over the vanilla version is definitely the triple rear camera setup.

If you aren’t up to speed, the HONOR 9X may feature a 48MP main camera in the triple rear camera setup. What makes it sweeter is the night photography capabilities the camera has. Over on Weibo, a celebrity had shared some shots taken with the 9X Pro and the night shots are extremely impressive (which shouldn’t be a surprise to us by now). Have a look for yourself!

The detailing on this is preserved without noise and the light is well controlled

Loving the contrast between colours, shadow and light in this photo!

Now this is a photo that show's off a city!

For what it's worth, HONOR has mentioned that night photography is one of the 9 main features of the smartphone which they will be unveiling soon. For you gamers out there, the device also comes with Kirin Gaming+ technology which enhances your gaming sessions with system-level AI FM scheduling technology. Plus, the phone looks super cool!

The device is set to be launched on the 23rd of July in China. For us here in Malaysia, there’s no word on a Malaysia release date yet but we’ll be sure to let you know on TechNave.com once we’ve found out. Some specs for the vanilla variant of the device has been leaked but there’s no word on how the Pro variant’s specs and features would differ. What do you think? Keep up with the latest HONOR news on Technave.com!


Check out these official Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy Gear 2 and Gear Fit highlight videos!

Samsung revealed quite a lot of new devices recently including the Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Samsung Gear Fit. Just in case you haven't seen everything there is to see about them, Samsung have also released some official highlight videos as well. Check out the videos below:

The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Gear Fit highlight video


Check out this 12.9-inch iPad Pro concept render

The concept renders continue to roll out as this time around we get one for the upcoming rumoured 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro. Rumoured to be the device that will bridge the gap between performance machines and consumer tablets, the iPad Pro is said to have hardware that will satisfy engineers, designers and other professionals. Possible tech specs include a 64-bit chipset and processor, a 12.9-inch display with 4K resolution and an Eye ID iris scanner. While we commend SET Solution, the makers of the concept render on their effort, we can't help but think that this render is a bit lacking in polish. Perhaps the tablet is too unrealistically thin or the render quality is a bit low this time around. Either way, you can check out the Apple iPad Pro concept render below for yourself:


Check out this Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs DSLR video recording comparison

Today's latest smartphones can now record 4K video and this includes the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Wanting to see just how far today's smartphone cameras have gone, photographer Alec Weinstein paired up the Galaxy Note 3's 13MP camera against a Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR with a SIGMA 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. Bear in mind that the EOS 5D Mark III has been tweaked somewhat to get similar colour, contrast, saturation and sharpening, but the results are still decidedly better for the Galaxy Note 3. Granted, the Galaxy Note 3 is recording in 4K video but the resulting video has been downsized to 1080p and that the EOS 5D Mark III is definitely an excellent camera. Check out the video for yourself below and marvel with us at how far cameraphones have got:


Check out this cool new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition smartphone

Today, Samsung just released a new limited edition smartphone again - the Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition SC-51B. From the official Japanese website, it seems that there's no pricing at all but a pre-order is available at DOCOMO Online Shop. There isn't any launch date either so we don't think it will launch out of Japan but here's what the limited edition Galaxy phone features.

On the website, the tech specs revealed are pretty much identical to the vanilla Galaxy S21 5G. It has an 8GB + 256GB memory capacity, 4000mAh battery pack, a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x Display in FHD+ resolution, a 12MP + 12MP + 64MP triple rear camera and others. While no chipset was listed, several sources have confirmed that the Snapdragon 888 is onboard.

The design looks quite good as it features a purple shade body with a golden rear camera bump and frames. As an Olympic edition, you can see the logo on the back at the bottom alongside DOCOMO's own too. Also, it doesn't come with a charging adapter as well for "environmental" purposes. The UI is still based on Android 11 with an Olympic theme.

It's a bummer that we can't celebrate the Olympics last year but what do you think of the design? Let us know in the comments below. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Check out this gold OnePlus 7T that didn't make it for the release

Using colour is one of the best ways to express your style or personality. With that being said, smartphones are not just black and white like they’re used to be before. In recent years, manufacturers are producing smartphones with eye-catching colours like the Aura Glow on Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series or Breathing Crystal on Huawei P30 series. Now, we found out OnePlus actually has one unreleased colourway of OnePlus 7T and it’s stunning.

The available colours for the OnePlus 7T for now are the Glacial Blue and Frosted Silver, which we equally love! A few days ago, OnePlus designer Hao Ran posted a picture on Weibo showing us a gold OnePlus 7T. The colour scheme on the device is unlike other gold colour we have seen on other devices from the other brands. The gold OnePlus 7T takes on an almost orange appearance, which looks exactly like holding a gold bar.

The OnePlus designer also stated in his caption that the OnePlus team doesn’t always just stick with one and two colours for their new devices and call it a day. There are also more than ten colour options for the team to choose from in the final selection. Hope OnePlus will make this gold colour option an official one to complement the already powerful Android device.

Let us know what colours you would like to see on a new smartphone on our Facebook page! For more smartphone updates, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


#CheerforHonor8X and stand a chance to win a free honor Magic 2 smartphone

Today, smartphone brand honor has announced a new global social contest with the recent released of the honor 8X. Called as the #CheerForHonor8X contest, everyone in the world can participate and the grand prize is a good one - a free honor Magic 2 will be given away!

There are also compensation prizes for participants, every week (22 & 29 October, 5, 12, 19 & 26 November, 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 December) before the grand winner gets chosen (first week of January 2019), the weekly winner will win an honor Band 4. To join the contest, all social media or forum posts must be made in public with the hashtag #CheerForHonor8X. If you're doing it on YouTube, it must be at least 3 minutes, short videos posted on other platforms can be just 15 seconds or so. Then for a photo or forum article post, the image must have an honor 8X with the same hashtag.

The social contest will end on 30 December 2018 at 12AM (Beijing Time) and submissions are accepted on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or forums. The list of winners will be announced on @honorglobal’s online profiles: honor Global Instagram  & honor Global Facebook and honor global Twitter.

To find out more about this global social contest, you can visit the official website here and make you also read the terms and conditions there as well. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


Children's health advocates are urging Facebook to ditch the Intagram for Kids project

Photo courtest of engadget and Gizmochina

After releasing Messenger Kids, Facebook is now moving on to develop another version of the Instagram app that is tailored for children under 13. However, it looks like the process will not be a smooth one as an international coalition of children's health advocates is urging Mark Zuckerberg to abandon the project.

The youth advocacy non-profit the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has written an open letter to Zuckerberg due to his plan to develop a photo-sharing platform for young people. In the letter, it is stated that Instagram "exploits young people's fear of missing out and desire for peer approval to encourage children and teens to constantly check their devices and share photos with their followers. The platform's relentless focus on appearance, self-presentation, and branding presents challenges to adolescents’ privacy and wellbeing."

This is not the first time that the Facebook CEO faces such a circumstance. Messenger Kids has also gotten the attention of several children's health advocates by stating the app will "undermine children's healthy development through excessive use of digital devices and social media". However, Facebook claimed that it had consulted multiple experts during the app's development, but it turned out the company had financial relationships with many of the people and organisations that participated in the development of the product.

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


A RM1 Proton X50 and Samsung Galaxy Note20, and everything you need to know on Shopee 11.11 Big Sales

With 11.11 sales coming upon us once again, Shopee is preparing another Big Sale. There are a bunch of stuff and discounts at your convenience so without further ado, we are breaking down for you the highlights of Shopee 11.11.

First and foremost, most of you should already know about the brand new Proton X50. It's currently on 'One or Not' and only one lucky buyer can win this four-wheel vehicle at just RM1. Besides that, participants can also try out their luck on winning an RM1 Samsung Galaxy Note20, soundbars, watches, jewellery sets and more. RM1 will be fully refunded if you're not chosen, good luck!

Moreover, Shopee users stand a chance to win a Nintendo Switch and up to 11 million Shopee Coins from Shopee Shake, Shopee Farm, Shopee Bubble, Shopee Poly, Shopee Claw, Shopee Candy, and Shopee Lucky Prize. Free shipping will be applied as long as it's a minimum spending of RM11, but only for selected e-commerce stores such as Acer, Carlo Rino, Enfagrow, Nestlé, OPPO, P&G, Philips, realme, Sa Sa, Skechers, Tefal, Unilever, Watsons and more. Below is the complete list of other 11.11 features

Shopee Live: Phua Chu Kang will be in a special live stream show on 10 November from 8PM-9PM. Malaysians will get a chance to interact and co-stream with him while also being treated to 11.11 deals, vouchers and Shopee Coins when they watch the stream.

Besides him, there are other local celebrities such as Zoey Rahman (10 November at 5PM), Fynn Jamal and Tyra Kamaruzzaman (both on 11 November at 12PM) on their own Shopee Live streams showcasing their products, offering limited-time deals and vouchers.

Shopee 11.11 Big Show:  A two hours entertainment show which will be aired on 11 November from 9PM-11PM on Shopee Live, TV3, Tonton and Youtube. Hosted by Awal Ashaari and Sherry Alhadad, viewers will be entertained with performances by local celebrities including Anuar Zain, Ella, Shila Amzah, Floor 88, Wany Hasrita, Dolla and Azzam Sham.

Viewers will also have the opportunity to participate in Shopee Catch and Shopee Shake and win up to 11,111,111 Shopee Coins and attractive prizes like the Honda Vario motorbikes, gold bars, Samsung 65” televisions and Dyson vacuum cleaners. Personalities Dato’ Seri Vida, Datin Diana Danielle, Farahanim, Fahrin Ahmad, Mark Adam and Siti Saleha will be joining in the fun too. The 11.11 Big Show is sponsored by Nestle, L'Oréal, Adidas, Kimberly-Clark, P&G and Y.O.U.

On top of all that, Shopee is committed in uplifting local communities through its 11.11 Big Charity, its first regional charity drive. In Malaysia, it will partner charity organisations like the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) in raising awareness and donations for people living with HIV including underprivileged children. MAF and its hotel partners are also looking to send 2 lucky donors on an unforgettable 3D2N stay in Langkawi. For a chance to win exclusive hotel vouchers, users can simply donate any amount to the ‘MAF fund’ during 11.11.

Last but not least, not really an 11.11 highlight here but to quickly grab your items, remember to:

Additionally, first-time ShopeePay users will receive an RM8 voucher when they complete their first transaction with a minimum spend of RM25. For more information, you may head over to Shopee 11.11 page here to check it out. Good luck and have fun Shopee-ing!


China Shop can upgrade your Apple iPhone/iPad storage to 128GB, coming to Malaysia

Yes, you read that right. A shop in China has figured out how to upgrade your Apple iPhone or iPad’s storage up to 128GB of space without causing it to brick on you. How did they do it? Hey, it’s China. They can do anything.

Apple products aren’t easy to modify, as they install a software protection that verifies the hardware in the right configuration. That’s not even the main problem, because you need special tools to work on the hardware and chips and it’s difficult to do so. Not to mention, the iPhone 5s’s motherboard is really tiny to be ejected out safely for the memory chip inside. According to the shop owner, he has very little trouble with iPads and the iPhone 6 is easier to handle but the iPhone 6s is still untested.

However the shop discovered the loophole, so far the shop owner has claimed that 70+ units have been upgraded with no complaints so far. There is no guarantee that some app and data might be erased in the process, but there’s always an iCloud backup for that anyway.

Price wise, the shop will charge its customers CNY 580 (RM392.17) for the 128GB storage and CNY 450 (RM304.27) for the labour. So if you happen to go to China for a holiday and own an iPhone or iPad that is getting full, you might want to try your luck, or you could wait and see if it will eventually come to Malaysia. Needless to say, this will void your warranty, but it does offer other options for your older Apple devices.


China Telecom revealed the vivo X70 series major specs

There were plenty of rumours going around about the vivo X70 series before it is launches. Here we found the major tech specs leaks of the devices which include the X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+ from China Telecom and it will be launching on 9 September 2021.

According to sources, the X70 and X70 Pro will sport an Exynos 1080 chipset and the X70 Pro+ features a Snapdragon 888+ chipset. On the other hand, the X70 and X70 Pro will sport a 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, whereas the X70 Pro+ features a 6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED display. Three of the device will be supporting a 120Hz of refresh rate as well.

Besides that, the X70 will feature a triple rear camera with 40MP (main camera) + 12MP (ultra-wide lens) + 12MP (portrait lens). The X70 Pro and X70 Pro+ will come with a quad rear camera with 50MP (main camera) + 12MP (portrait lens) + 8MP (telephoto lens). As for the ultra-wide camera, the X70 Pro will sport a 12MP, and the latter comes with a 48MP.

Other than that, the vanilla variant will be powered by a 4400mAh battery whereas the X70 Pro comes with a 4450mAh battery and both models will support 44W fast charging. As for the X70 Pro+ will have pack a 4500mAh battery and supports 55W fast charging.

Let us sit back, relax, and wait for the upcoming launching day. Are you looking forward to the vivo X70 series launch? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


China bans Micron from infrastructure over “security risk”, US denies it

China has recently stopped Chinese companies dealing with China’s infrastructure from using chips made by US chip maker Micron, citing them as a “security risk”. The US have denied this as “having no basis”. Now… where have we heard this before?

For those who have been following us, the US made that exact same claim of a “security risk” about Huawei way back in 2018, banning them from use in their network infrastructure. Huawei and China responded that there’s no proof… so we have to say that the similarities are very striking.

In any case, Micron shares have dropped while shares of their Asian chip rivals have gone up. Previously, Micron made about 5.2 billion USD in revenue from China back in 2022 alone. As expected, some are seeing this as an opportunity. We’re just wondering how far this will escalate (and eating popcorn), but what do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com


China bans Plague Inc. game app due to "illegal contents"

Ever since the rise of the COVID-19 virus, the popular plague simulator game app, Plague Inc. became popular again in recent weeks. It even became popular in China during the period but it seems that the authorities are not amused. As of today, the game app has been taken down in the China App Store.

So what was the reason? Well, according to the creators of the game, Ndemic Creations, they said that the China Cyberspace Administration is shutting down the game in their country for having "content that is illegal in China". Despite being out of their control, the makers aren't giving up on their Chinese fanbase and will try to find a way to get back into the China App Store. They will try to make contact with the Cyberspace Administration of China to work out on a solution.

Interestingly, Plague Inc happens to be the most popular paid game in China for many years. So it's weird that the authorities want to ban it due to "illegal content". If we have to assume, it's probably because they don't want their citizens to use the game as a source of information on COVID-19 which is unreliable. In fact, Ndemic Creations is discouraging players from doing so as it is just a game and not a scientific model.

Oh well, too bad for the China players. Also, please keep your hygiene clean and wash your hands regularly. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


China claims that it has 'solved' the problem of youth gaming addiction in the country

The China Game Industry Group Committee, which is affiliated w the nation's gaming regulator has announced that young people in the country have curbed their addiction to video games. In a report by the committee co-authored by data provider CNG, it was concluded that 75 per cent of young gamers now played for less than 3 hours a week.

According to the BBC, this is following severe gaming restrictions in China, which saw children being banned from playing video games for more than three hours a week since August 2021. Moreover, the nation’s gaming sector was also hit with a freeze on official approvals for new titles.

Many within the Chinese gaming industry hope that this finding may lessen the severe gaming restrictions in the country. China is home to several tech giants, including Tencent, one of the world’s biggest video-games companies.

So, what do you guys think of this claim by the China Game Industry Group Committee? Share your thoughts with us in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


China hosted a virtual marathon instead due to COVID-19 outbreak

The city of Wuhan in China hosted a virtual marathon instead of the usual annual marathon, which took place on 12 April 2020. There were more than 70000 users who joined the marathon with around 41000 finishing the race which was tracked via the Keep fitness app.

Furthermore, Keep reported than half their participant did the race while indoors while the other half presumably did the race outside. With all that said, what are your thought on the city of Wuhan hosting an online marathon? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


China made their own Among Us mobile game clone, calling it Werewolf Among Us

By now, you should already know the trending phenomenon video game Among Us that almost everyone is playing. Thanks to the success of Twitch streaming and memes floating around the Internet, it seems that China also wants a piece of the pie and made their own version, Werewolf Among Us.

We couldn't find any video about it on YouTube, but here's what we know about the mobile game app so far. In terms of gameplay, it's a very much reskin version of Among Us. The Werewolf Among Us takes place in a medieval castle instead of space. Then of course, instead of an impostor, the mobile game app uses a werewolf. Besides the setting and werewolf, sources say the map layout and gameplay mechanic remains the same.

It's easy to point fingers at China for copying everything but there's a good reason. As most Western games tend to be slow entering the Chinese market or simply being banned, most Chinese video game developers would rather make their own version instead of waiting. As of 4 November, Werewolf Among Us has already surpassed 478,000 downloads, overtaking Honour of Kings (Arena of Valor Chinese version) and Peacekeeper Elite's 112,000 and 111,000 downloads respectively.

Well, it's pretty common for China to just copy and paste. The Werewolf Among Us isn't likely going to appear in the global market but I think it would be interesting. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


China's Beidou navigation system that competes against GPS will be completed soon

The tension between China and the U.S. is acknowledged by many in the world, especially from the trade sanctions. To reduce the reliance on the Global Positioning System (GPS) run by the U.S. Air Force, China has developed its own navigation network and it is set to be completed by this month. The project is not a new one as the country has been working on it for almost twenty years.

Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is the name of it and the last satellite is finally going to be launched into the orbits within the next few weeks. With the launch of the 35th satellite, the system from the country will be ahead compared to GPS that depends on 31 satellites. It is also said that the Beidou is able to pinpoint a device's location with an accuracy of 10cm in APAC, while the GPS still has a 30cm margin of error.

According to the Director of the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research Andrew Dempster, Beidou was able to learn from the GPS project and capitalize on technological advances that occurred in the interim by arriving late to the scene. He also stated that Beidou has some signals that have higher bandwidth, giving better accuracy and has fewer orbit planes for the satellites to make constellation maintenance easier.

Furthermore, Chinese state media has also reported that the services enabled by the Beidou network have been delivered to customers from around 120 countries until now. Thailand and Pakistan were one of the first foreign countries to utilise the service. By 2019, more than 70% of smartphones within China were reliant on the country's own navigation system. We wonder if our country will benefit from the system as well in the future.

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


China's new facial recognition requirement raises security concerns

Facial recognition is considered one of the secure ways to identify a person’s identity. With some of the flagships ditching fingerprint unlock like the Apple's later generation iPhones and Google Pixel 4, the technology that used to be far away from us is becoming more common right now. By using the technology, China has implemented a new law that requires citizens to go through facial recognition scans to get a new SIM card.

From now on, for those who want to register for a new SIM card, they are required to go through facial recognition scans conducted by telecom companies. The initiative of implementing this law is to protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens in cyberspace, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information of China.

However, the new rule has raised security and privacy concerns among the citizen. Some of the citizens have filed lawsuits against the law as they are worried that their data would be used in identity thefts. Although this issue arises, the ministry still promised the rule will protect citizens from phone scams and prevent the reselling of SIM cards as part of cybersecurity and anti-terrorism campaigns in China.

Before this, China citizens were required to provide their identity cards or passports to register a new SIM card. Therefore, adding this facial recognition process poses questions about its security and stability.

Let us know what you think about this law in China on our Facebook page! For more tech news, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


China students are giving 1-star ratings to DingTalk in hope to make it disappear

When the COVID-19 outbreak was rampant in China, the students were told to stay at home but still had to attend classes online via DingTalk, an app by Alibaba Group's and things got pretty hilarious from there. The app has gotten 1-star reviews over the few weeks and now after a month, the story is far from over and DingTalk is fighting for its life.

Since China likes to keeps things to themselves (heh, commies), DingTalk apparently released an apology video for the students who bomb-reviewed their app online. We aren't sure how this got approved, but it was filled with memes and a rather lame catchy song about forgiving and giving them a chance for better ratings. According to sources, it's said that DingTalk have already got over 15,000 1-star reviews and 2,000 5-star reviews in February. Reason? All because of a rumour that if an app gets low rating enough, it would be removed from the app store. Of course, that is yet to be proven as the app is still online.

The hilarious 1-star rating and comments on the China Apple App Store for DingTalk

The apology video seemed to work, as some students actually did give in with a 5-star review trying to balance it. Moreover, DingTalk CEO, Chen Hang, said he couldn't really blame the kids for giving them low reviews. He said "If I were in their shoes and had to take online lessons every day, I would probably give a one-star review too”. We have to say, we think it's a smart move by the company to respond with humour even though it's so cringe-worthy.

As of 27 February, the app climbed back up to 2.6 stars from 1.4 stars. It will take awhile to reach back to 4.9 stars, though. It has been reported that Japan has also just started exploring and using DingTalk, as the schools are closed until the end of March as ordered by the government.

It's an interesting phenomenon to see how a virus can cause such a chain reaction to force us to cancel events and even affecting apps like removing Plague Inc. Until now, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


A Realme OS is in development for real

While Realme has been hyping up a lot on its 64MP camera smartphone, it has come to our attention that the company is currently working on its very own operating system! This was revealed than none other than Realme CEO Madhav Sheth and it's promptly known as the Realme OS.

Now, there isn't a lot of information about Realme OS but according to the man himself, it should be ready around the end of 2019 or early 2020. Although Sheth didn't confirm if the Realme OS will be based on Android Q, the sources think so and so do we as it makes sense as it's the next gen-OS.

Furthermore, he also mentioned in an interview back in April that "stock Android is not the right experience" as they want to offer performance and value-added features. This does not mean that they think Android is not good, but rather it can be something more which is why they are doing its own OS.

It's hard to say if any current Realme phones will get an upgrade to Realme OS or not, but they should probably do something about it seeing as how popular Realme is in Malaysia as a budget-friendly phone. But what do you think about this? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Realme news at TechNave.com.


China to lead the development of 6G network?

Based on a statement by gizmochina.com, it seems that China will most likely be spearheading the development of 6G network as the country currently holds more patents compared to the US. But that’s not all, additional reports also state that Apple, as well as Samsung, are also ramping up the development of 6G network as well.

Unfortunately, there is no news in terms of when the aforementioned network will be available in the Malaysian region. Not only that but do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that all the companies mentioned have yet to provide an official statement on the information mentioned above.

What are your thoughts on China leading the development of 6G network? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


China variants of Xiaomi smartphones does not allow GMS to be installed

Based on a statement by ithome.com, it seems that Xiaomi has recently given a response stating that China variants of Xiaomi smartphones will not allow users to install GMS onto their devices. The reason for not allowing the service to be installed is largely due to a compliance issue most likely because of trade disagreements with the United States of America.

From what our source mentioned, it seems that the smartphones affected this includes the Redmi K30 Extreme, Redmi 10X 5G, and possibly more. With that being said, there is currently no information whether the future Xiaomi smartphones outside of China will not allow GMS to be installed onto their devices for now.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi smartphones not allowing GMS to be installed onto their smartphones? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


China will be the first country to get the HONOR Watch GS Pro

Based on a statement by gizmochina, it seems that HONOR will be launching the HONOR Watch GS Pro in China in the near future. While there is no news on the exact date of the launch, we do know that it will most likely be unveiled around Q3 of 2020.

Also, there’s no official information on the tech specs as well, but it’ll most likely come with specs that are much better than the HONOR Magic Watch 2 that’s equipped with the Kirin A1 chip, 1.39-inch AMOLED display and 455mAh internal battery. Do take some of the information with a grain of salt due to the fact that HONOR has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

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


China will soon be getting the OnePlus 9R. Will Malaysia be getting it too?

Based on a statement by a user on weibo, it seems that the OnePlus 9R will be available in China very soon at a much cheaper price of RMB3000 (~RM1893). Also, it seems that the phone comes with the same specs as similar to the phone that was launched in India.

To go into detail regarding the tech specs, the OnePlus 9R comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, up to 12GB RAM, up to 256GB ROM, 6.55-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz Display, as well as a 4500mAh internal battery that supports up to 65W fast charging. Not only that, but the device will also come with a 48MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP rear camera while the front has a 16MP selfie camera.

With all that in mind, there could be a possibility that the OnePlus 9R might be coming to the Malaysian market given the right circumstances. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OnePlus has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Would you be interested in getting the OnePlus 9R as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know no our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Chinese brand Oukitel launches a smartphone with massive 21,000mAh battery

Ever want a smartphone that lasts you a week without charging? Well, someone has made one! Chinese brand Oukitel, which most of us have not heard about, has launched the Oukitel WP19 with a gigantic 21,000mAh battery. Keep on reading to find out what else it brings to the table!

The Oukitel WP19 sports a 6.78-inch FHD+ 90Hz LCD panel. Under the hood, it is equipped with a mid-range Mediatek Helio G95 4G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage. Besides that, not only having high capacity, but the battery also supports 27W fast charging. The brand claims that it can get fully charged in four hours. However, if you can't wait that long, one hour of charging should last you about a day.

Furthermore, it also has triple rear camera system consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, a 20MP night vision, and a 2MP macro lens. Meanwhile, the front has a 16MP selfie camera. Other features include NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Android 12 with Google support, P68 water/dust resistance, a MIL-STD-810G rating, and a side fingerprint scanner. If you're interested, the WP19 retails at 694 Euro (~RM3,261) on AliExpress.

What do you think about the device with a 21,000mAh battery? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Chinese companies still in consideration for 2nd 5G network in Malaysia, says minister

Back in April, it was decided that a second 5G network in Malaysia. This creates competition for DNB, which local telcos are keen for. Chinese 5G equipment makers are in consideration for the second network and could proceed despite warnings from Western countries.

According to Bloomberg (via SMCP), Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government will consider the concerns voiced by countries like the US and the UK. However, Chinese companies won't be ruled out for the second 5G network. He said the Malaysian government will not have any direct contractual obligation with such network equipment providers and that the ones that need to be convinced are the local telco operators.

Of course, companies that want the contract to this second 5G network contract must bid through an open tender process. Proposals are expected to be forwarded to the parliament by 2024, so we won't know the result anytime soon. The minister also said that the government plans to look into strengthening existing laws on network operators, likely in hopes of improving the quality of the networks and services provided.

So, a 5G network by Huawei isn't out of the picture. What are your thoughts on this topic, and is there a network equipment company you think would be good? Share your comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Chinese company announces a $79 (RM310) RemixOS laptop called the Allwinner Octa A38T

Allwinner Technology is a Chinese fabless semiconductor company that creates their own system on a chip (SOC) for OEM smartphones that are both low cost and feature acceptable performance. What they recently created is not a phone however – it is a laptop, running RemixOS which they have named the Allwinner Octa A83T priced at just $79 (RM310). Check out the folks at ARMDevices giving it a hands-on below.

The Allwinner A64 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, with an ARM Mali400MP2 GPU powers the laptop, and it comes with an 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 pixel display, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. If you want more RAM and storage, the prices increases accordingly.

There is also a larger version of the laptop that comes with a 14 inch display if you want something a little bigger, as well as a 2-in-1 version for multi-form computing. The USD79 price is available for bulk pricing only for now, but we won’t be surprised if a different company will take the design and sell this in the Malaysian market for mass and cheap computing purposes.


Chinese insider claimed the Xiaomi Mi 11 would be the first phone with Snapdragon 875

This phone model is the Xiaomi Mi 10T for illustration purpose

Pretty soon in December, it is very likely that Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 875 chipset. We are pretty sure it has gotten the nerds thinking which smartphone will be the first to equip it, but it seems that we have got the answer...according to a leak, that is.

Reputable Chinese phone leaker, Digital Chat Station claimed that the next Xiaomi Mi 11 would be released with the latest Snapdragon 875 chipset in China. We are thinking that the window timing should be in 2021 and he further added that it would be an exclusive period. It sounds like a special edition phone, which could be possible given with Xiaomi and Qualcomm in a good business relationship.

小米11（暂命名）国内首发骁龙875，有独占期。

Should that be the case, it should take some time for the Xiaomi Mi 11 to reach into the Malaysian market. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S21 or S30 series could also be featuring the Snapdragon 875 chipset and rumoured to be unveiled at the end of 2020 or early 2021. We will see, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Chinese language is now supported on the Lazada app

Lazada Malaysia has officially announced that the Lazada app now comes with new Chinese-language interface support on both the iOS and Android, making it more accessible than ever before. If you’re interested in changing the interface language to Chinese, all you need to do is tap on the ‘Account’ button on the bottom right corner, select the ‘Gear’ icon, and select your preferred language.

Other than the new language support, Lazada also announced that they are hosting the 6.18 Global Carnival, which will take place on 18 June 2021, where you can get up to 50% off discount vouchers on international goods. Not only that, but they’ll also be giving away Free Shipping vouchers and amazing deals for goods below the price of RM19.90.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Lazada app now being available in Chinese? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Chinese leaker got a letter from Apple for infringement of unreleased iPhone information

Every now and then, there would always have leaks of a certain product before it officially launches. Apple iPhones are definitely under the spotlight even before several months before the release and Apple is getting tired of this. With that in mind, a Chinese leaker got a cease and desist letter from Apple.

Before we get into the story, here's a context of how leaks work in the smartphone industry. In Apple's case, Foxconn is a partner manufacturer of the company in China and many leaks tend to come from there. Due to the iPhone's popularity, it's understandable that employees there tend to snap a few pictures of an upcoming iPhone to post it online or send them to other leakers either for fame or money.

According to the unlucky Chinese leaker, he received a 14-day period to respond and disclose where he got the sources from of the iPhone prototypes or face the consequences. It is not known how many letters have been sent but Apple's law firm in China, Fangda Partners have been sending them since June 2021. Below is the excerpt from Apple:

"You have disclosed without authorization a large amount of information related to Apple's unreleased and rumored products, which has constituted a deliberate infringement of Apple's trade secrets.

Through investigation, Apple has obtained relevant evidence about your unauthorized disclosure of Apple’s unreleased and rumored product. Your intentional infringement is specifically manifested as: publishing unpublished information about Apple’s new products through social media platforms, including but not limited to the design and performance of these new products."

At the moment, Apple has no comment when asked about the matter. Either way, this teaches leakers a big lesson when they have gone too far. It's all fun and games until you crossed the line. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


12.12 Mega Xiaomi Sale announced for one-day only with up to RM400 off

Today, Xiaomi Malaysia has announced its much anticipated yearly 12.12 Mega Xiaomi Sale. From Xiaomi smartphones to AIoT products, customers can look for savings, shop vouchers and freebies and it will only be available on 12 December 2022.

One of the highlights is the Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 series, Xiaomi Watch S1 and many more with up to RM400 off. Additionally, customers can also receive additional shop vouchers of up to RM 802 and freebies, including Redmi Buds 3 Pro. The 12.12 Mega Xiaomi Sale is exclusively on Lazada and Shopee.

You may refer to the table below for the full list of 12.12 special deals on Xiaomi AIoT products and Xiaomi smartphones:

In addition, customers can also get Xiaomi vouchers worth RM 20, RM 50 and RM 80 with a minimum spend of RM 200, RM 500 and RM 1000 respectively. Terms and conditions apply. While stocks last. Happy shopping and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


A Redmi Note 13 series device was spotted on IMEI database, may launch in Q1 next year

If you’ve been following the smartphone releases by Redmi, you’d know that the Redmi Note 12 series has one of the most extensive variant offerings in the market. Well, that may change soon as its successor, the Redmi Note 13 series was recently spotted on the IMEI database.

Shared by IT Home, the IMEI database features a device manufactured by Xiaomi with the model number 2312DRAABC. This model is allegedly one variant of the upcoming Note 13 series.

However, the database mainly listed the product and didn’t reveal anything regarding its specs or features. In case you didn’t know, Redmi is a subsidiary of Xiaomi, hence most Redmi smartphones are listed as being manufactured by Xiaomi.

The report also claimed that the device is currently in production and would be released as early as Q1 of 2024. Of course, do take this with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet.

So, what are your expectations for the Note 13 series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.


Chinese retailer leaks Nokia 6 (2018) tech-specs and press render before official launch

Nokia 6 (2018) will be revealed pretty soon but apparently, someone got too excited and decided to leak the phone's tech-specs and press renders online before HMD Global could do so. Thanks to a Chinese retailer Suning, we got ourselves a good look at the phone and wow, fantastic baby.

Most of the rumoured tech-specs turn out to be true, such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and 4GB of RAM. There are two models based on storage which is 32GB and 64GB, accompanied by an expandable memory slot up to 128GB via microSD card slot. You can also see the fingerprint scanner located behind just below the main camera, which is 16MP (f/2.0). Oh, it's also carrying an octa-core CPU, clocking up to 2.2GHz by four of the cores.

Similarly to the Nokia 8, special features include Bothie mode that allows the user to take a photo or video with the back and front camera at the same time, OZO Audio is on board as well and the front camera is 8MP (f/2.0). Battery capacity is not too bad at 3000mAh and it's at Android 7.1 Nougat.

As for the price, the Chinese retailer said that the 32GB model is slated for 1499 Yuan (~RM925) while the 64GB is slightly more expensive at 1699 Yuan (~RM1049). The Nokia 6 (2018) looks awesome and we can't wait for it to arrive in Malaysia. Stay tuned for more Nokia news at TechNave.com.


Chinese screen maker is ready to mass-produce LCD with full-screen fingerprint reader

Until now, there is no smartphone in the market that comes with both LCD and in-display fingerprint sensor. However, we know that the technology will be commercially available someday as smartphone manufacturers want to provide the security solution to those budget phones with LCD screens. Now, it looks like this Chinese company has not only sorted it out but also made the sensor to cover the whole LCD screen.

Tianma, a Chinese display manufacturer, has presented the world's first full-screen TFP (TED Finger Print) solution. They managed to make the whole LCD screen a single fingerprint sensor, so you won't have to aim for certain areas to unlock your device anymore. It is unsure which brand will be the first to use the technology on their devices as it's still a fresh announcement.

Other than that, it is also said that the screen will have increased integration. By touching the icon of a fingerprint-protected app, it will result in a one-time reading of the fingerprint to identify the owner, eliminating the need to enter a password or unnecessary finger movements. The representatives of Tianma have stated that the technology is ready for mass-production and they have sent some of the sample devices to a few well-known brands.

Let us know what you think about the technology on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest tech updates.


Chinese tech giant Alibaba to release its own AI product to rival ChatGPT

Tech giant Alibaba has announced that it will roll out its own artificial intelligence (AI) product to rival ChatGPT. Called Tongyi Qianwen, the chatbot will be integrated across the company’s businesses.

As reported by the BBC, the move was announced by Alibaba’s cloud computing unit. Tongyi Qianwen roughly translates to “seeking an answer by asking a thousand questions” and will be yet another generative AI chatbot in the market.

Impressively, the AI chatbot is capable of functioning in English and Chinese. It will initially be available within Alibaba’s workplace messaging app, DingTalk.

The product will launch in the near future, though no specific timeframe has been announced by the Chinese tech giant. Hence, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest development on this and for more trending tech news.