DisplayMate say the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 now has the best smartphone display yet

The folks at DisplayMate have just finished reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and their verdict is that it is "...the Best Performing Smartphone Display, earning DisplayMate’s highest ever A+ grade." According to them, the Galaxy Note 8 offers a 3K higher resolution display of 2960 x 1440 pixels which is certified by the UHD Alliance, allowing it to play the same 4K High Dynamic Range content produced for 4K UHD TVs. The Galaxy Note 8 is currently priced at RM3999 with pre-orders starting on 5 September 2017.


Dizo teases new phone, could be a feature phone that would launch soon

Smartphone brands have been known to spawn new sub-brands. That was the case for realme, which is one of the many companies under BBK Electronics. realme's own spinoff brand, Dizo, was revealed recently too. And it might be launching a phone soon.

Dizo recently uploaded a teaser poster showing the silhouette of a phone. The phone will allegedly come with a premium design and the "best features", which suggests that it would be a smartphone. If you brighten the image, you can see that it has a large LED flash and a single rear camera. Leakers also claim that this is the Dizo Star 400, a 4G device that looks more like a feature phone.

Dizo Star 500 4G Comming Soon.. pic.twitter.com/k2F6Niz1yH

So is this a feature phone or an Android smartphone with a keypad? We're not sure yet, but this isn't the only phone in Dizo's launch pipeline, as the Dizo Star 300 and Star 500 were also certified by the US FCC last month. Dizo will probably launch all three phones soon, with availability limited to selected regions soon.

Dizo's target market should be countries where feature phones are still widely used. As such, these phones probably won't be available in Malaysia. With that said, do you know of anyone who would still want one? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Do an #8XDance and win a free honor 8X smartphone

In this short news, honor Malaysia is giving another chance for Malaysians to own a free honor 8X with another social media contest. This time, it will be held in both Instagram and TikTok where winners with the most 'likes' (from each platform) will get to bring home the device. The social media contest has already started and will end on 30 November 2018.

To join the contest, all the participants have to do is imitate some dance moves by either one of the honor 8X ambassadors - Sonaone, Zizan or Michiyo and use the respective hashtags - #8XDance + #8xSonaone, #8xZizan or #8xMichiyo on Instagram or TikTok. Participants will also have to tag @honorMalaysia on either TikTok or Instagram. Winners will be chosen by the company randomly.

To recap, the honor 8X features a Kirin 710 chipset, a 3750mAh battery and a huge 6.5-inch screen panel with a 91% screen-to-body ratio and many more. Good luck and have fun! Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


Do these new teaser videos indicate the colours for the Huawei P10?

With MWC (Mobile World Congress) being barely a week away now, more and more teasers from participating companies had gradually been showing us what to expect during the event. Huawei had been releasing quite a few teaser videos now, teasing us about the Huawei P10 that they'll be launching at MWC on 27th of February. Judging from the teaser videos thus far, it seems that “colourful” is the theme for their upcoming flagships.

Based on these teaser videos, which are likely to indicate the available colour options, it seems that Gold, Black + White, and Silver are the fairly standard colours, while the standout colours are Green, Blue, and Pink, which are, quite frankly, usually limited to Limited Edition models. Will Huawei be the first brand to standout from the normal trend of colours?

What do you think? Are you ready to accept changing how to the world sees the stylishness in you? Tell us what do you think after watching these teaser videos. Feel free to discuss below, or on our Facebook Page, and stay tuned for more Huawei news during MWC2017 at TechNave.com.


Do u know how QR code works?

During this pandemic period and I believe all of you must be very familiar with scanning QR codes to check-in via MySejaterah app. But do you know how QR code works? Who invented it? Why QR code is used instead of a barcode?

Today we are going to breakdown what’s QR code in this video and how it came about. So check out the video below and u might get some knowledge that will surprise you. Stay tuned for more Tech video contents with us and let us know what do you wish to know next on TechNave.com


Do you actually need 1TB in your phone?

Storage is one of the main deciding factors when buying a smartphone where usually, the bigger the storage, the better. As 16GB storage devices for the entry-level start to disappear, the storage for smartphones, especially flagship devices now typically starts from 64GB or 128GB.

Of course, more storage makes for a higher price and many users will wonder why such a device needs so much storage space. Now that the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is here with its up to 512GB of internal storage and support for up to 512GB of microSD let us tell you why exactly you might need 1TB of storage.

The storage on most smartphones are used up by photos and videos that users take everyday. Thanks to the increasingly more powerful camera functions and better photo quality, the average size of photos can exceed 3MB or more depending on the resolution of the picture. While Full HD video can go over 100MB for just 30 seconds, 4K video can reach 1GB, 2GB or even more. For example, in a small-sized mobile phone with 64GB storage configuration, photos and videos account for a total of 10.6GB of space, not including 6.5 before moving to the SD card.

There is also 6.5GB of data on the SD card.

In addition, some users like vloggers may even use their smartphones to edit their videos and movies. For these mobile video content makers, if the phone storage is insufficient, it becomes difficult or impossible to successfully edit a movie as you need double the size of the video to edit in real-time. Now, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 can expand the 512GB internal storage with up to 512GB of microSD so users can transfer excess materials or backup to the microSD card. Upgrade!

In addition, the size of internal storage has a certain impact on the life of your smartphone as the size of apps or smartphone software is increasing year by year! Take the Facebook App for example, the original size of the app accounted for 197MB in the mobile phone. However, when plus the information downloaded by Facebook, the total accounted for is 2.37GB! Needless to say, the size popular games has also increased, where a game can easily take up nearly 2GB to 3GB of space!

With this trend, 8GB storage equipped devices are now unable to cope with daily needs, and even 16GB devices are difficult to operate (unless you don’t use social media or play games). If you add photos, videos, music, movies and other storage content, the storage configuration required for a smartphone is actually a lot more than you think! Therefore, the expansion of 512GB of internal storage to support up to 1TB is arguably one of the biggest needs of the times, and may even become the standard of the future!

When you need to backup despite having such a huge amount of data, it is actually quite troublesome. Let's talk about backup via cloud storage such as Google Drive. The free cloud storage capacity is usually not big. Google users in general can enjoy 15GB of free capacity (Google Photo supports unlimited free storage, but the photo quality will be reduced). The use of cloud storage must also depend on the stability and speed of the network. Unfortunately, in Malaysia, networks are not as stable as expected, so it usually takes a long time to backup data to cloud storage, especially if you’re using mobile networks.

Google Drive has only 15GB of free space

As for backup to a computer or an external hard drive, the speed is much faster, but the user has to pay extra for the hard drive or increase the storage capacity of the computer he or she backs up to. At the same time, when transferring data, data loss may occur due to hardware problems faced by the transmission or the hard disk writing, resulting in photos or videos that cannot be opened or data loss.

Damage is the most frustrating thing when transferring files

In summary, everyone needs a large-storage capacity smartphone, but those who need it the most are those who use their smartphones to shoot photos, make videos and edit movies. These include vloggers and videographers and as Samsung has launched the Galaxy Note 9 with a maximum of 512GB storage + support to expand to a 512GB microSD card, for a total of 1TB capacity, this is definitely not just a gimmick, but a feature that will be user-friendly and convenient.

In addition to the maximum 512GB storage (supporting an additional 512GB), the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 also has a maximum of 8GB RAM, 4000mAh battery capacity, S-Pen and Bluetooth remote control! The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be officially sold in Malaysia on 24 August 2018. Users who want it can purchase it from Samsung official stores, authorized dealers and official online shopping platforms! For more smartphone information, continue to stay with TechNave.com!


Do you know how much you can save [email protected] by working or studying from home?

In 2020 this year, you probably have stayed at home more than before. Despite the situation, most of our work can still be done at home through online thanks to the Internet. This goes the same for children and teens when schools were forced to close, including colleges and universities. We don't exactly know when this will end, but it's important to save smartly on the best value deals we can find.

If you are here reading this, you probably want to know how much you can really save up with Digi. And what exactly is Digi offering? As a consumer, it can be hard to choose the right package for your needs, but there is so much information. No worries, we are here to guide you on getting the best deals under [email protected] with Digi.

Perhaps like the majority of Malaysians like yourself, most of you are already relying on WiFi at home, so what's the point of keeping your Postpaid plan with that ton of internet data? Not that it's a bad thing, you can still rely on your current Postpaid Internet data (if your WiFi is lagging) but in case if you need a new plan at a lower price, read on below on what you can get out of Digi's Postpaid offers.

According to Digi's Postpaid deals, signing up for a new SIM card will grant you a rebate of RM10 for 12 months continuously. This rebate is applicable for all the Digi Postpaid plans, including Digi Postpaid 58, 80, 120 and 160 and 190. Below is a table for your reference:

Personally, I think the Digi Postpaid 58 is a viable plan because you can stack Internet data of up to 20GB the longer you're subscribed to the plan (a total of up to 50GB!). Since most of us are staying at home, you can binge-watch your favourite TV series in HD on Viu, Mubi, Dimsum for just RM1/month. Let's also not forget that with the RM10 extra savings for 12 months, you would only need to pay RM576 (RM58 x 12 - RM120) for the first year!

Okay, maybe you happen to be a parent who's looking for a good package for your whole family. After all, you could be working from home, and your children might be taking online classes. In this case, you could consider the Digi Postpaid family, which offers up to 1 year of savings. Applicable to Digi Postpaid 80, 120, 160 and 190, you can:

Not such a bad deal for the whole family

The iPhone 6s is just RM8/month under the PhoneFreedom365 plan

If your family members already have a Digi Postpaid plan, they can port into your principal line. This will save you some money since each line gets the same benefits as aforementioned. As the principal line, you can also get new smartphones or smartwatches for your family with the Digi PhoneFreedom 365 supplementary line! The promotion has already begun and you can own a phone from just RM8/month. You can visit this page here to learn more.

Speaking of saving smartly from the Digi PhoneFreedom 365, there are still other ways to preserve your savings during this period. The pandemic has been tough for everyone and even more so than ever, you and I need to think thrice before taking out our wallet to spend on a particular phone. But what if our current one is dying and we needed a new phone?

Well, say that you have already subscribed to the Digi Postpaid 58, you are eligible to get selected smartphones for as low as RM68! Most of the phones are entry-level tier but hey, it's better than nothing and most of these devices work just fine for our daily social usage. Furthermore, if you happen to work on the front lines, these Digi Postpaid phone plans are especially for you with all the same benefits, including the 1-Year RM10 rebate!

If you or your family members stream a lot of videos at home, there's a good chance that the Postpaid Family plan won't be enough. But don't you fret! Like you, I too love streaming Netflix and YouTube at home (more than ever, in fact), so I require a lot of Internet data. Trust me, you will need it for smooth streaming in HD and to check the streaming services that are eligible for this here.

There are two broadband packages - mobile and fibre. For the mobile broadband plans, there are the Digi Broadband monthly 45, 65 and 105 plans, which include principal and supplementary lines. You will also get a free MobiFi mini router and an additional rebate of RM20 for 12 months if you sign up for Digi Broadband 65 and 105. There are other routers available too, so you can check them out right here.

If you want more UNLIMITED POWAAA, I suggest going for the Digi Fibre Broadband plans because it has unlimited Internet data (at a price, of course). Of the plans available, the Digi Internet Freedom 130 (100Mbps) is the most popular and is ideal for small households. Besides that, you can get up to two Digi Postpaid Unlimited lines for RM60/month (per line) and 12 months of free access to Viu.

Besides that, you can go for even faster Internet plans of up to 1Gbps on the Digi Internet Freedom 290 plan. Not only is this plan 10x faster but the benefits are doubled with a total of four Postpaid unlimited plans (for the same price per line) and 24 months on Viu streaming. Of course, it really depends if you have a constant non-stop HD streaming habit and how big is your family as well. You know your household best.

If none of the Postpaid and broadband plans above matters to you because you're a prepaid user, then you're at the right spot. Currently, Digi has two Prepaid NEXT special offers on a limited time - the Truly High-Speed RM35 and RM30 package, which has no speed cap! Furthermore, there are also Internet Cili Padi and biGBonus depending on your preference.

The Truly High-Speed RM35 is the best deal now

I suggest every prepaid user pick either one of the Prepaid NEXT plans that are RM35 and above because they also come with an RM8 off voucher with the promo code DIGIRM8. For example, you can pick the Truly High-Speed RM35 and get it for RM27, but have twice the Internet data compared to the Truly High-Speed RM30 plan. If I was a prepaid user, that's an irresistible deal for me. You could also check out the Prepaid Box of Surprise via MyDigi app now to enjoy 5GB Internet + Free 12GB (from 1 AM - 7 AM) for just RM5 only!

Ah yes, Digi also prepared a bunch of rewards for signing up for any of the plans mentioned above. I'm sure most of you are already using auto-billing for convenience. But if you haven't, I recommend doing so because it's much safer than going out during this time. In fact, Digi has a new promotion to encourage that. You can now get a 5% bill rate for 6 months consecutively and RM50 Digi Store Online voucher if you sign up for auto-billing with a Mastercard!

This promotion is eligible for all the plans, but only the first 20,000 subscribers. Honestly, I think this is yet another great saving option offered by Digi. You can sign up for it from now on until 31 December 2020. To do so, you can use the MyDigi app, Digi Store Online, or visit your nearest Digi store. For more information, you can head over here to learn more.

Wait, there are more MyDigi rewards! You can also enjoy your favourite food from Texas Chicken, Tiger Sugar, Pizza Hut, IIao IIao, and many more at a discounted price as low as RM0.99! For accessories, you can get any selected item from the Digi Store Online with RM12 off (minimum spending RM30) with the promo code YES12. Finally, if you're a student looking to stay productive at home, check out the best EasyAdd subscription deals from Microsoft Office 365, JomTuisyen and more from as low as RM2!

The promo code is "YES12" for accessories

Phew, that was a long list to go through, but I hope that you have found a plan that suits your needs. Personally, the Digi Postpaid 58 is the one I'd choose to get some savings because I mostly rely on the WiFi since I'm working from home. From Postpaid Family to Prepaid, each category offers the best value for money for the fastest Internet speed, as provided by our local telco in yellow.

You can click on either one of the links below to find a Digi plan that can fit your current lifestyle. There is something for everyone, so save smart and stay safe, people. We are in this together!


Do you miss your office? Get onto this site to bring back the memories!

Pandemic is still here to stay, and of course, MCO still has to be extended for a longer period as it was announced today. No matter how hard or how bored it is to stay at home for so many days, you should believe that we can make it through this, and one day we will see the light and breath in that fresh air again. For now, for those who are working home, if you truly miss your working environment and the noises that people make in your office, here is a MCO gift for you!

Developed by Kids Creative Agency, a site called imisstheoffice is now up to let you play the noises that your colleagues normally make in the office. From whispering to annoying lips smacking, you can hear them all on the website. Not only that, but you can also interact with the office layout being shown on your screen to activate certain sounds that you would like to hear. You can even choose your own number of colleagues to be more close to your real-life working environment.

Although it is a weird concept, there is no denying that this website might really help some of the people that love their workplace and can’t wait to get back to work. The site is a reminder to the workplace that you might have always taken for granted, so let’s get to the website now and reminisce about all the noises that you’ve not been hearing for God knows how many days.

Share with us your thoughts about the interesting website on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting cool news.


Do you need a RM50000 license in order to post videos on social media?

Image courtesy of Yusof Mat Isa, via Malaymail.com

Based on a statement by malaymail.com, it seems that Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil wants Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah to further clarify on his recent statement on individuals requiring a license in order to produce or post any form of video content. This is due to the fact that the aforementioned statement was very vague and did not go into specifics on whether it applies to regular social media users who regularly post videos.

But that’s not all, it seems that the license also requires the filmmaker to be part of a private limited company with RM50000 in paid-up capital. With all that said, if the license was not properly clarified, this could affect not only regular social media users, but also the livelihood of content creators.

What are your thoughts on requiring a license in order to produce films? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The recently announced Huawei Nexus 6P marks the first time that Google and Huawei have collaborated on a smartphone together. It also marks the first 2K display smartphone that Huawei have made and it is also the higher-end Nexus device compared to the LG-made Nexus 5X. Featuring aeruonautical-grade anodized aluminum with diamond chamfers the Nexus 6P offers Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, a fingerprint sensor, dual front speakers, USB Type-C ports and a 12.3MP rear camera with super large 1.55-micron pixel Sony sensor that can record 4K video at 30fps.

So far, there are no specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details for the Nexus 6P but its initial pricing starts from $499 (RM2219). While we don't expect the Nexus 6P to arrive at the Google Store Malaysia anytime soon, we recently found out that Huawei Malaysia are considering bringing it in, perhaps via normal distribution methods. Do you want the Huawei Nexus 6P to come to Malaysia? Then go show Huawei Malaysia at their Facebook Page and other social media a little love for the Nexus 6P.

Huawei Nexus 6P tech specs, features and comparisons:


A guy is selling a loaf of Gardenia bread for RM699 on Twitter and people are really asking for discount

During the pandemic, we’ve realized some of the things that we can easily get during normal days, can suddenly become precious treasures. With the movement control order being implemented, many have gone out and ransacked the grocery stores for daily supplies. Among all the stuff, instant noodles and toilet papers appear to be popular when we’re facing this unfortunate virus outbreak. Other than those, the supply of bread from famous household brand Gardenia is also facing shortage and someone is selling it for RM699 online (what on Earth?!).

A Twitter user posted a post to resell a loaf of bread from Gardenia for a price that is way out of our acceptable range. In the post, the user mentioned that the bread is a rare item and comes with “smell from the shop”. Other than that, the user also offers “Cash On Delivery” service in the Melaka area for the loaf of bread that is going to expire on 27 March 2020.

WTS gardenia original classic 400g best before 27/3/20.condition bau kedai. rare item march 2020.cod sahaja area bandau melake.RM699 nego tipis series buyer only pic.twitter.com/eSiQwfwYiu

Although it’s not clear whether the user’s intention is to joke about it or anything else, the post still went viral and caught a huge amount of attention. There are even some users who commented on the post in hopes to get a discount for the bread. I think this is how far human can go for a loaf of Gardenia bread.

Let us know what you think about the viral Twitter post on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more local news.


#DoBIGGERThings with Samsung Galaxy Note8 getting rewards and goodies on 21-24 September 2017

Great news for all Samsung fans and customers, starting on 21 until 24 September 2017, Samsung Malaysia is inviting everyone to a Galaxy Note8 roadshow, where the public can have a firsthand experience with the phablet at three locations simultaneously at Pavilion (Kuala Lumpur), Gurney Plaza (Penang) and AEON Tebrau City (Johor Bahru).

Besides the firsthand experience, customers can get to purchase the newest flagship at the 4-day roadshow. Customers who do so will receive a free Samsung Gear VR (RM499) and a free Samsung Screen Protection (RM149) that allows for a one-time cracked screen replacement (excluding Service Fee). But that's not the best part, the first 100 customers to purchase the brand new Galaxy Note8 will receive the opportunity to meet Running Man star Song Ji-Hyo on stage in person and collect a free Clear View Standing Cover autographed by the star herself!

In addition, customers who activate Samsung Pay from mySamsung the app by provisioning a credit or debit card can redeem a RM10 Petronas fuel voucher. mySamsung app users are also in for a treat thanks to complimentary goodies from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Clinique, Honest Bee, Air Asia, Agoda and Zalora. There are also exclusive bank promotions of 3x Maybank Treats Points and receive a free Dual Port Car Charger worth RM89 for every purchase of the Galaxy Note8 via Maybank 0% Ezy Pay Plan for a period of 12 and 24 months.

The roadshow queue at Pavilion (Kuala Lumpur) will start at 11AM onwards, while the sales of the Galaxy Note8 will officially begin at 12PM. The roadshows at Penang and Johor Bahru will commence from 10AM onwards. For more information, visit Samsung Malaysia's roadshow page here..


DoBox is a multipurpose dock that you can use to connect your Apple devices and do a lot of things

DoBox is an all in one portable wireless dock with multipurpose functions that enable you to get full connectivity from your Apple device without needing to get any more external accessories. It comes with multiple ports that you regularly use, such as HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and Audio. Through DoBox you can backup your data wirelessly, connect your external storage and access it immediately on your Apple devices, stream videos from your iPad and display it on a monitor, play music from your iPhone and connect DoBox to a speaker and much more.

To use DoBox, you can turn it on via the touch sensitive button at the top and connect your Apple device to the DoBox's WiFi. Then make use of the available ports together with the various iOS function on your Apple device or through their app to do the things we mentioned earlier.

Furthermore, DoBox also comes with a built-in battery, so it is capable of charging your iPhone or iPad via the USB ports as well. If DoBox Kickstarter campaign goes well, they want to make it possible for DoBox to charge the Apple Watch too. Nevertheless, right now you can get DoBox for €109 (about RM483) from within their Kickstarter page if you pledge fast. The campaign already meets the original €60000 goal, and the earliest DoBox delivery is scheduled somewhere in March 2017.


Dock for Nintendo Switch OLED model can be purchased separately

Earlier this week, Nintendo finally announced another new model to the Switch console series. While it's not the Pro model that's been rumoured for months, the OLED model does come with some upgrades. One of them is a new dock that will be available in black or white colours.

The Switch OLED model will be accompanied by a new dock with an Ethernet port for wired Internet connection. According to Digital Trend, Nintendo won't just be including this dock inside the box for the OLED Switch. It'll also be sold separately, which gives you the option of getting it for the current Switch models. And yes, the new dock will work with the current models.

The new OLED model will also have 64GB of built-in storage and improved speakers. But besides the above, not too much has been changed. Sure, it's a little heavier (320g vs 290g). However, it's still using the same CPU and amount of RAM. So strictly speaking, this isn't the Nintendo Switch Pro or 4K that many fans wanted.

In other words, this is most likely an interim model. A Switch Pro could still be on the cards, so we can still look forward to it. Maybe we'll hear about it next year, what do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Doctors extracted a Nokia 3310 from a man's stomach after he managed to swallow the whole thing

According to a report by metro.co.uk, doctors had to extract a Nokia 3310 phone from an individual’s stomach after he managed to swallow the whole phone. Thankfully, no incision was made as the phone was removed using an endoscope, which meant that there were no complications after the procedure.

Also, it’s a good thing that the phone was not damaged during extraction, as the corrosive chemicals in the battery could have caused significant damage to the individual’s stomach. While ingesting foreign objects isn’t uncommon, swallowing a whole phone is definitely not something you would see every day because of the size.

That said, what are your thoughts? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Does ASUS now have a 280Hz TUF Gaming monitor?

For many of us, 144 Hz in a monitor is pretty good. It's really hard to discern a difference in monitors featuring even higher refresh rates so many think there's no need for more. But even having reached a whopping 240Hz, brands don't seem to want to stop. In fact, a new ASUS TUF Gaming monitor has been spotted on Taobao and allegedly boasts an insane 280Hz refresh rate.

The monitor's model name is TUF Gaming VG279QM and it is a 27-inch Full-HD IPS monitor. You normally get to see larger resolutions with 27-inch displays these days so this is a bit unusual. However, we understand that it's possible that the 280Hz is only achievable at 1920x1080p resolution in IPS panels for now. As for other tech specs listed, it also comes with HDR400, 1ms response time, and support for DisplayPort 1.2.

Having said that, the 280Hz claim is a bit suspect. While the product listing on Taobao claims 280Hz, the spec sheet included shows 240Hz. We're not sure if it's a typo on the seller's part, or if it runs on 240Hz natively but can be boosted to 280Hz through a built-in chip or external software. For now, we'll just have to wait for an official announcement from ASUS.

So, do you fancy a 280Hz monitor or think it's overkill? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned for possible updates of this on TechNave.com.


Does Celcom have the best launching plan for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series?

Now that the pre-order period has ended, it now marks the launching day of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series. If you are looking for which one is the best launching sales deal, you ave come to the right place. In this article, we will be taking a look at Celcom's postpaid plans for the latest Samsung flagships. So, is Celcom's launching plan for the Galaxy S21 series the best one? Let's take a look below.

The Galaxy S21 series looks gorgeous and packs the latest tech specs. But its starting price is RM3699, which might make you think twice. In that case, what if I told you that there is another way to own one? EasyPhone is Celcom's trademark postpaid program that allows consumers to own a smartphone without putting a hole in their wallet.

All three flagships - the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra - are available with the Celcom EasyPhone package. The phones all come with 256GB of storage with the price starting from RM79/month, then RM99/month and RM132/month respectively. On top of that, you get to choose either the MEGA Unlimited plan, which gives you unlimited Internet data and unlimited calls to all networks.

On the other hand, you may opt for the MEGA Lightning plan. Initially, the high-speed Internet data quota was 30GB, but that got bumped up to 40GB. In addition to that, you still get unlimited calls to all networks! There are three types of Lightning passes (XL, L and M) too. Depending on your preference, you should choose the one that is best suited for your lifestyle.

Alternatively, you can also go for the Device Bundle if that's your preference. With the Celcom MEGA Lightning XL Pass, the lowest price you can get is RM1988 for the Galaxy S21 model. If you choose to go for the Ultra model, then it's RM3239 with the same plan.

The MEGA Unlimited plan is also available within the Device Bundle, but only between the Unlimited L and M plans. If you add the MEGA Unlimited plan, you can get the Galaxy S21 for RM2388. Considering that you get the same unlimited high-speed Internet data and unlimited calls to all networks, this is not a bad choice. Of course, you should decide for yourself if it's the right option.

Even if you missed out the pre-order period which gave away some awesome freebies, you can still get 3 complimentary gifts from Celcom. For starters, you get a free Galaxy Fit2 smartband (worth RM179) and a brand new Galaxy SmartTag (worth RM119), which can locate missing items you attached it to. And finally, there is also a Galaxy Wireless Charger Trio (worth RM399) that can charge your Galaxy phone, wireless earbuds and Galaxy smartwatch at the same time. The latter is certainly a nice addition to the Galaxy ecosystem!

A fairly good complimentary giveaway, don't you think?

Customers can already start to purchase the Samsung Galaxy S21 series starting from now onwards (29 January 2021). However, you are advised to stay at home due to the on-going MCO. So just make your orders online and wait for the couriers to deliver to your doorstep.

Speaking of the launching promotion campaign, customers who purchase any Galaxy S21 series will be entitled to receive a Galaxy Fit2, SmartTag and Wireless Charger Trio worth a total of RM697, terms and conditions apply, while stocks last. You may visit the official launching page right here to learn more.


Does Google's joining Universal Stylus Initiative mean active styluses for every Android device in the future?

Google was recently reported joining the Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) as a promoting member. They join Dell, Intel and many other tech industry brands. While you can check out what USI styluses would bring to Android, we're more interested to see if the join by Google means that Android devices may all be able to use USI active styluses.

Google has traditionally not been a long-term hardware maker (remember how Tango hardware transitioned to the software based Google ARCore?) so if there is the possibility of USI stylus compatibility coming to most Android devices, they probably would be more interested in that. Still very early days yet and obviously no Malaysian release dates but we expect it to arrive in the next Google Android (perhaps 10 in 2019?) after the USI has been signed and agreed upon.


Does The Pirate Bay now have direct streaming?

Pirates have always been around and even streaming platforms can't run from them. Now it seems that the Jack Sparrow fanboys have another avenue to steal exclusive content. According to TorrentFreak, The Pirate Bay now supports in-browser streaming.

Visitors to The Pirate Bay will now begin to see a small B icon in orange, located below the names of torrents. Clicking on this allegedly 'uploads' the content of the torrent to a site called BayStream, which will then provide streaming of the content.

Please note that we don't condone piracy and encourage you to go for official content platforms like Netflix; it's now just RM17/month for great content! Having said that, what's your favourite online content platform and show currently? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Does the Huawei Nova 3 provide “real” golden camera performance?

These days, nearly all mobile phone manufacturers are focusing on eye-catching designs but a good mobile phone should not only look good but also offer the same level of ability as well. Now, the Huawei Nova 3 offers a new gorgeous Primrose gold colour while also sporting a Kirin 970 AI processor with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and a 24MP + 16MP dual rear camera.

Thanks to the Kirin 970 AI, the camera offers 22 different scenes that are selected intelligently for a total of 500 different shooting scenarios. After testing out the gorgeously golden Nova 3, does it provide “real” golden camera performance?

The camera capabilities of Huawei's mobile phones have always been among the best in the mobile phone industry. Among them, the AI Camera's ability to recognize scenes and apply post-optimization offers large advantages in terms of its camera capabilities. While the Nova 3 is equipped with a 24MP + 16MP RGB dual rear camera, AI smart recognition has a total of 22 different scenes and 500 different shooting scenarios but with post automatic adjustment, the Nova 3 will also adjust the tone, HDR application and so on according to the scene.

To be honest, the Nova 3’s post-processing ability really helps to make photos more eye-catching with the most significant effect being the improvement of the brightness of the shadows. In addition, if a user wants, the camera will automatically save the AI optimized and original photos so if they don’t like how the photos are adjusted by the AI, they can also do the post adjustment by themselves. Why not?

Improved details of the dark part of the building

Even when cloudy the shadows are adjusted well

The green of the leaves is highlighted while the leaf pattern is focused on

Among the many modes available on the camera, our personal favourite is the night scene mode, which only needs a single button press to take low-noise night shots. Just turn on the camera and press the shutter buttons. the Nova 3 camera will automatically meter the light so you don’t have to worry about how the light or darkness changes. The only thing you have to do is to hold the phone and wait for the night scene to finish.

In the night scene mode, after the shutter is pressed, the screen will display the brightness in real time, so the user can decide when to stop shooting according to the brightness that the user likes. It is also worth noting that the camera will automatically detect if you are using a tripod and then extend the exposure time so the brightness of the night shots is increased to a whole new level.

Night shot mode, you can see that it also catches the car trails (see the red line?) and all the details

Believe us, the actual shooting environment was much darker than this

There will always be people who like to take pictures of things, regardless of how much they choose to do so. In order to highlight the existence of these things, blurred backgrounds really help to provide more focus. However, not all smartphones can provide a good enough blurry background or bokeh effect, but those with good computing power often provide more natural and precise blurry background effects.

In this point alone, the Nova 3 camera provides an impeccable portrait mode and self timer. Check out these selfie shots which showcase the portrait mode capabilities of the Nova 3 that fully highlights and focuses on the subject.

The blurred background effect looks very natural here

Even with hair, the blurring is accurate and precise

Despite its gorgeous appearance, the Huawei Nova 3’s camera capabilities are definitely not a problem. Going for an official price of RM1919, we heartily recommend that you go to the official Huawei store, authorized dealers and Huawei official online shopping platform to buy this phone! Stay tuned for more tech news and reviews at TechNave.com.


Dolby to supply HE AAC and JPEG-HDR technologies to OPPO in new partnership

Today, OPPO and Dolby Laboratories have announced that they will be working together and with this collaboration, Dolby's High-Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding (HE AAC), JPEG-HDR and other audio and video technologies can be used in OPPO devices in the near future.

In case you've been living under the rock, Dolby is one of the most recognized brands providing an excellent video and audio sound system. HE AAC is an international standard for audio encoding authorized for use by Dolby Laboratories to hundreds of companies around the world, while for JPEG-HDR, it's a static image encoding standard whilst also storing data in a highly dynamic range of more than 8 bits so users can sample the entire range during post-processing. I guess you can say that we will be expecting some very cool features on OPPO devices, as not many of them have the privilege of equipping Dolby Atmos sound system, or even JPEG-HDR. But this would probably increase the cost so we shall see.  In other news, 2018 also happens to be OPPO's 10th anniversary. They have already entered the Japanese market and soon the European market as well in the coming months. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


A hashtag landing page is rolling out for YouTube globally now

If you watch YouTube regularly, you may have noticed YouTubers putting hashtags in the YouTube video description. Why do they bother putting hashtags? And what was the point? Well, like Twitter and Instagram, the hashtags help you to find certain topics and Google just rolled out the feature.

To find this feature, you will have to go into a YouTuber's video page first and find the hashtags appearing there. After clicking on the hashtag, it will bring you to a landing page with every other video that has the same hashtag. At the moment, you can't use the hashtag in the default search engine but a YouTube spokesperson said it will be available in the coming weeks.

TechCrunch also pointed out that the hashtag on YouTube isn't the same as others. For instance, YouTube will show a mixture of new and old videos whereas Instagram will only show the most popular photos and videos. Nonetheless, it would be easier to find videos with the same topic so that's nice.

It's about time YouTube implemented this, although it's also fine if they didn't as well since the search engine algorithm is quite well done. Anyway, let us know what you think and stay tuned for more trending news at TechNave.com.


Don't fly any drones around for your 2020 countdown celebration!

If you were planning to lug your drone to a new year's countdown tonight, time to cancel that plan. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has declared that action will be taken against anyone found flying a drone during the new year's celebrations expected to be held in various parts of the country tonight. In addition, you will probably lose your drone if caught.

According to Bernama, Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim (police chief of Kuala Lumpur police chief) said that the use of drones will not be allowed and any found flying near areas of celebration will be taken down. Specifically, the police will deploy a special team carrying devices that can jam or kill a drone. From the description, it'll be something that can disrupt the flight of a drone.

Best not to risk potential damage to your drone, or get in trouble with the authorities!

Major areas where people are expected to visit this evening include Dataran Merdeka, Putrajaya Corporation Complex, KLCC, Pavillion Shopping Centre, Sunway Velocity Cheras, Jinjang Utara Public Field and Solaris Publika. There will be a lot of people in such places and the police want to avoid any accidents caused by drones crashing due to collision in the air.

To all of those of you who are going to these countdown celebrations tonight, please take care of yourselves and have a great new year's eve! Let us know where you're planning to celebrate new year's on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Don't get Scammed! How to Spot a Fake Job Offer Online

Times are hard everywhere and people are always looking for a better deal, better pay, easier work, and so forth. But many Malaysians are being scammed with Fake Job offers online. While some have managed to be rescued, others like the recent missing person case vanish completely.

Here are some signs or tips on how to spot a fake job offer online:

Sourced from Cyber Crime Alert Royal Malaysia Police

"No experience needed!" sounds like a dream come true for most job seekers, as employers usually want years of experience for tiny amounts of pay. However, if you find this line in an online job offer and the pay is super high (like RM9000 per month or RM200 per day/hour), this is the first sign of a fake job offer online.

Those who were duped often found themselves having to do things they didn't want to, like scamming other people or worse, selling their bodies. As most Malaysians who buy expensive phones will know, internal organs like kidneys sell for a lot. It could be what those fake employers are going to do to you in the end.

Most Malaysians have never travelled outside of Malaysia, so if a job offer states "Overseas job, all expenses paid!" these local job seekers will jump at the chance to travel overseas. Unfortunately, most of the time, this is to bring you outside of the country where you don't know your rights and can get pressured to believe that authorities in those overseas countries will not protect you, especially if the fake employers have your passport and other travel documents.

There could be authentic jobs that offer these benefits but also require things like experience, unique skills and proven work, so if you don't have these, be careful about that fishy job offer! Travel and accommodation overseas can get very expensive and are often marked down as debt you'll have to pay off while being forced to do work you don't want to do in someone else's country.

It doesn't matter if it's an RM100 or RM1000 processing fee. Any job offer that asks you to pay money first is almost always a fake job. This is because they probably aren't going to offer you anything else except for empty promises, or they need more processing fees so you can get that RM200 per hour job.

The hope that you might get that RM200 per hour job and just working hard for a month often spurs people to pay more until they either run out of money or become sick of it. At this point, any demands to get access to that easy, high-paying job will disappear just as easily as the fake job employers, so don't get scammed.

Most of the information that you put inside a resume or CV is already fairly private, such as your telephone number. But if the employer needs your bank account number or credit card before any sort of interview, this is a major sign of a fake job offer.

Chances are, these "employers" are looking to either steal your identity and make fake loans or are looking to hack into your bank account and steal all your money. We can safely say that no real employer would actually ask for this level of private information before any job confirmation. Even once you've been confirmed, the only numbers you'll be asked for will be your bank account, KWSP and SOCSO.

So, let's say that the easy, no-experience-needed, super-high-paying job actually has an interview stage. You do the interview, but the questions and tests seem just too easy... Then that is another sign that this could be a fake job offer. High pay usually matches with a lot of experience and skill, and if you didn't have any of that to show that but still passed, then this is a warning sign you should be aware of.

Most high-paying jobs will require you to go through several layers of interviews, regardless of your qualifications or talent at interviews. This is because most real employers want to know they'll get their money's worth when paying that super-high salary. If they don't care, then those are probably "fake" employers.

All in all, these are just a few signs and tips on How to spot a Fake Job Offer Online. In addition, we'd recommend that you look for jobs at branded and dedicated job portals, as these are curated or screened beforehand. Most flashy but fake job offers can be found on social media, or the scammers will contact you directly, saying they got your number or email from somewhere.

If you'd like to know more about other online scams and how to protect yourself, PDRM or Polis Diraja Malaysia have compiled a comprehensive e-book on their site. If you have the telephone or bank account number of the suspected job offer, you can also check to see if it was reported to the Commercial Crime Investigation Department's site.

PDRM have compiled a booklet on known scams

You can check if the "fake" job offer has been reported before at the site above

We hope that this will help protect you online and reduce online scams. If this article manages to stop just one more person from getting scammed by fake job offers, it will have been worth it. Do let us know what you think about this in the comments below and share it with others who might be considering a "fake" job offer too. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Don't like the white PS5? You can go for this 24k gold version

The arrival of PS5 is just around the corner and we know many of you are ready to whip your cold hard cash out for the highly-anticipated gaming console. When the design of the console was first revealed, it received mixed reactions about the colour as some of us wished it was black. However, are there some of you who lowkey wish it was gold (mehhh~) because someone has dripped the whole console in 24k gold!

A luxury British brand Truly Exquisite has shown off their shiny special limited edition PS5 in a trailer. From there, you can see the originally white console as well as the DualSense controller and the headphones have all been coated in gold. The brand is offering the consumers to choose from 24K gold, 24k platinum, or a more "budget" 18k rose gold.

It is unsure how much the brand is going to sell the expensive-looking console for. However, another UK retailer Harrods once sold the 24k gold Xbox One for 6,000 Euro (~RM29,704). Therefore, the larger PS5 is no doubt going to cost a fortune.

Let us know what you think about the 24k gold-coated PS5 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech news.


Don't miss out this Samsung 2020 Bonanza to get free gifts worth up to RM8388

It’s the end of the year and less than a month to go we’ll be in 2020. Are you thinking of buying any new TV or home appliances to welcome the new year? If you are, you definitely need to check out Samsung 2020 Bonanza starting from 1 December until 31 January 2020.

There are a lot of great deals and free gifts from Samsung waiting for you! When you purchase a Samsung QLED 8K TV, you can get a Samsung Galaxy Fold that worth RM8388. It is no doubt a catch! Not only that, the other Samsung Galaxy smartphones could also be yours for free with the purchase of selected Samsung TV. You can also save up to RM2200 if you want to get a Samsung soundbar to accompany your TV via Purchase with Purchase promotion.

There are also other home appliances you can get with free gifts that are worth up to RM889. The appliances include refrigerators, washing machines, air-conditioners and purifiers, microwave ovens and vacuum cleaners. If you are planning to replace any of these home appliances with a new one, this is the time!

Go to the Samsung official site to find out more about the promotions! For more tech sales and promotions, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


Don't need to wait for your bonus, get the Apple Watch Series 5 with Maxis Zerolution

The LTE variant of the Apple Watch Series 5 continues to become accessible in Malaysia, with Maxis the latest Malaysian telco making it available soon. According to a new promo page, Maxis will be make the Apple Watch Series 5 available through Maxis Zerolution plan.

Maxis has announced that its offer for the Watch Series 5 begins this 13 December 2019. When it launches, you will be able to purchase one at a Maxis Store near you. Besides the watch, Maxis will also add the Apple iPad (with LTE support) to the Zerolution plan.

For those who are not familiar with it, Maxis Zerolution is the telco's interest-free instalment plan. Essentially, by signing up for the 24-month payment scheme, you get a brand new device without having to pay an upfront fee and extra interest rates. It's charged to your monthly Maxis bill too, making it less of a hassle since you only need to pay one bill every month.

How excited are you about this news, are you eying the Watch Series 5 or a new iPad? Do tell us which one you're planning to get on our Facebook page. More details of this will surely be released on 13 December 2019 so make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Donald Trump extends the HUAWEI ban to May 2021!

The HUAWEI Ban was signed in May 2019 declaring a national security risk emergency that banned U.S. companies from using telecommunications equipment made by Chinese firms has not come to an end yet. President Donald Trump has just announced another year of extension on the ban until May 2021.

According to the source, the extended ban doesn’t explicitly call out specific companies but it will still continue on by banning US operations with Chinese companies like HUAWEI and ZTE which the companies will no longer have the license to sell products in the US as well as working and getting the software from Google or ARM.

Although the HUAWEI Ban started last year as a security concern to the US on Chinese firms supplying equipment for network infrastructure specifically on the rollout of 5G networks, Huawei still got a series of temporary general licenses from the Commerce Department that allowed it to still support existing hardware with software updates until 15 May.

With that said, there’s no confirmation from HUAWEI or the Commerce Department that the temporary license will get another extension this time. Stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com!


Donald Trump prefers having a physical home button on an iPhone

The United State’s President Donald Trump, recently tweeted to the CEO of Apple claiming that he prefers the physical Home button on the iPhone instead of gesture navigation. While we are not sure which iPhone he is currently using, the White House requested that the President of the United States to switch to an iPhone instead of an Android device in early 2017. With that said, we can safely assume that he is not using an iPhone X which was released around Q4 2017.

The reason why Apple decided to ditch the home button, was due to the fact that the button the physical button takes up space. By removing the physical button and introducing gesture navigation, the iPhone will be able to have a larger screen to display more content. Unfortunately, that also means that Apple is required to remove its TouchID fingerprint scanning technology on future iPhones.

To Tim: The Button on the IPhone was FAR better than the Swipe!

On the other hand, newer iPhones come with the FaceID technology which is not only more secure but also easier to use. Do you prefer having a physical home button on an iPhone? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Donald Trump's Facebook account will remain suspended but must be reviewed fairly, says Oversight Board

Yesterday, we reported that Donald Trump is planning to launch his own social media platform due to the result of being banned by Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. However, the Facebook Oversight Board did say they were evaluating his case and here's the latest verdict.

While the Facebook Oversight Board has decided that Donald Trump's Facebook account should remain suspended, they also ordered Facebook to provide a timeline for re-evaluating the suspension. Not only is this for Trump, but every Facebook user in terms of public safety and freedom of speech. The duration they gave to Facebook to conduct this is six months.

That being said, they also said it was inappropriate for Facebook to execute without any standard of indefinite suspension. Hence, the six months period was given for the company to review the case and give their justification that is consistent with the rules. This includes the removal of violating content, imposing a time-bound period of suspension, or permanently disabling the page and account.

Trump got banned on 7 January 2021 but it's kind of ironic that Facebook is not adhering to its own rules and had double standard action towards Trump. If you like to read the full detailed report, you can visit the official webpage right over here. Stay tuned for trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Donald Trump's Twitch account got suspended for violating company's policies

Yes, we bet you didn't know Donald Trump had a Twitch account (because we didn't too lol). It may seem like an unrelated thing for him to have but it was used to broadcast his Tulsa Rally which also unfortunately showed past clips of his 2016 campaign that led to his suspended account.

According to sources, Trump's suspended Twitch account had violated Twitch's Terms and Conditions policy with hate speech and harassment. If you still remember his rally back in 2016, he did make some comments on wanting to build a "Mexican Wall" to keep the immigrants out. One of the rerun videos that got fragged reads: “Hey, it’s 1:00 o’clock in the morning and a very tough, I’ve used the word on occasion, hombre, a very tough hombre is breaking into the window of a young woman whose husband is away as a travelling salesman or whatever he may do,” said Trump.

With this, his Twitch channel got suspended (temporarily). From Twitch's statement, the company justified their actions and will not tolerate hateful conduct that goes against their policies. They also added everyone, including politicians, must adhere to the Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. We don't know how many days will it be suspended but this certainly will take a toll on his campaign rally this year.

By the way, Reddit also banned The_Donald subreddit due to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Twitter is also not on good terms with the President as the company hid one of his tweets on "glorifying violence", in turn, many companies are withdrawing their ads from Facebook for refusing to limit the freedom of speech on Trump's account. Much drama.

Either way, it will be interesting to see how this turns out. We would also like to remind everyone to refrain themselves from hate speech online, we could use some light in these trying times. Stay informed, stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Donate your pencil or pen to stand a chance to win an Acer Switch Alpha 12

Just two days ago, Acer Malaysia has announced the public will stand a chance to take home an Acer Switch Alpha 12. How? Well, all they have to do is just do a simple donation of a usable pencil or pen!

From now until 30 September 2016, the campaign's purpose is to collect pencils and pens for underprivileged students. Members of the public can bring usable pens or pencils to place into donation boxes at selected locations. In return for the good deed, the donors will be in the running to win a brand new Switch Alpha 12, which is the industry's first liquid-cooled 2-in-1 ultra-slim convertible laptop featuring a 12-inch touch display with an impressive 2160 x 1440 resolution.

"Pens and pencils are basic education tools. This initiative is unique in its approach to help the underprivileged next generation to shape their futures and when they grow up, they can naturally switch to an award-winning Acer Switch Alpha 12 which works seamlessly with the Acer Active Pen for note taking, drawing and doodling." said Chan Weng Hong, General Manager of Products, Sales & Marketing of Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd.

The company hopes to collect a total of 10000 usable pencil and pens by the end of the campaign.

At the same time, Acer Malaysia is also running a series of roadshows at select Acer resellers across the country. Customers who visit these outlets and purchase any eligible products which are preloaded with Windows 10 and 6th Generation Intel Core i-processors will be entitled to redeem a three-day-two-night hotel accommodation voucher worth RM800.

The #13HourOutfitChallenge (outfit of the day) challenge will end on 25 September 2016, the public can take part in the daily contest by snapping their photos and sharing on Facebook and Instagram from 10am to 11pm to stand a chance of winning any of the three daily prizes of Uniqlo vouchers worth RM150 and Acer vouchers worth RM300. In addition, the top daily three winners will be in the running to win a stylish, ultra-slim Acer Aspire S 13 laptop which has a long battery life of up to 13 hours.

Did we also mention that the #13HourOutfitChallenge will give one lucky winner to be selected by the editor of a leading fashion magazine herself for the special photoshoot? Yes, it's true. All of it. For more information on this challenge is available at www.13houroutfitchallenge.com.

For more information on the roadshows or Acer products and services, please visit Acer Malaysia Facebook or call Acer Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am - 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).


A housewife managed to earn RM18,000 for streaming games on Facebook Gaming

When it comes to being a housewife, people would generally think the only source of entertainment is the TV in the living room. However, it seems that time has changed. Recently, a housewife got a lot of attention on the internet for earning RM18,000 from just gaming.

How did she do it? According to Roslina Embran or also known as Miss Rose Gaming, is an active Gaming Video Creator on Facebook and it's been a long journey for her. At first, she only had 5 viewers on average but she kept streaming her content anyway until she managed to earn RM18,000 as her first income (which took her by surprise). The secret? Streaming using Facebook gaming every day.

As far as stereotypes go, she has faced online bullying before such as "getting back to the kitchen" but now she aspires to be a successful game streamer to provide a source of income for her household. She also stated that if any youngster wants to be a progamer or online game streamer, they should just go for it as it has been proven that it's no longer a dream.

Do you feel inspired to be an online game streamer now? And what do you think about this? Let us know in the Facebook post comment section and stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


Doogee Ibiza F2 hands-on video

Returning back to the Doogee Ibiza F2, we go hands-on with this entry-level smartphone. Tech specs remain a 1.5Ghz quad-core MediaTek processor, 5-inch display, 4G LTE connectivity and 13MP rear camera while the pricing is actually RM669. In our unboxing video we mentioned that it is one of the few China-brand smartphones we've seen to have and all-round metal frame much like the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 complete with machined and chamfered edges. Does it feel as good as it looks? We find out in our hands-on video of the Doogee Ibiza F2.


Doogee Ibiza F2 review - Light full-metal frame smartphone for the gamer on a budget

It is now almost customary for most smartphones coming from China now to have certain key features. This includes a metal frame on the sides, a custom interface that doesn't have an app drawer and looks like an Apple iPhone or other flagship smartphone. Surprisingly, the Doogee Ibiza F2 steps away from it's China-brand siblings for a light, thin and full-metal frame smartphone that we think could also be a great device for the gamer on a budget. Read on and find out why (along with some other details) below.

Weighing in at 135g, the Doogee Ibiza F2 is surprisingly light considering the full-metal frame it packs. While the back and front are normal plastic the metal frame makes it look like a smaller Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Xiaomi Mi Note. The 13MP rear camera is round and protruding though and the back is rather slippery by itself. Thankfully, it comes with an extra clear plastic back cover, which does help make it easier to grip and adds a bit more value to the package. In our hands-on video we showed that it feels quite tough and sturdy and for the most part looks quite nice. On the front it packs in a 5MP front camera and 5-inch display with a rather low 960 x 540 pixel resolution (which turns out to have an advantage, but more on that later) and separate capacitive keys below the touchscreen. The Ibiza F2 also packs in 4G LTE connectivity but check out the full tech specs and features list below:

At first glance, the Doogee Ibiza F2 has a mix of midrange to entry-level features

The Doogee Ibiza F2 has a full metal frame

The Doogee Ibiza F2 features dual SIM dual standby and a removable 2500 mAh battery

Powered by an Android 4.4 operating system, the Ibiza F2 is one of the few China-brand smartphones to feature a standard app drawer. Unfortunately, when you go into the settings the overall interface is rather basic with generic switch buttons. Thankfully, the smartphone does pack in some of the newer features like double tap to wake and gesture shortcuts from standby mode. You can also do a three finger screenshot, two finger volume adjustment and double tap to lock the phone. This rather basic interface continues on for the camera as well, but features include a HDR, panorama and picture in picture mode. This doesn't get in the way when taking photos or selfies, but the video recording interface feels a bit unfinished as you'll have to press the back capacitive button to end recording.

The interface is surprisingly basic despite having some of the latest features

Our benchmarks reveal a rather high score of 29642 in AnTuTu with about a third of this score contributed by the graphics. This better than average graphic performance is continued in Asphalt 8:Airborne as this is one of the few entry-level smartphones we've seen that can play the game on high with nearly no lag. While our 3DMark benchmark shows a score of 4952 in Ice Storm Extreme our other gaming engine benchmark of Epic Citadel returned an excellent score of 53.8 on ultra-high quality with buttery smoothness. We theorize that this is because since the Mali T760 MP2 graphics don't have to work as hard to generate the rather lower-end resolution screen image, the overall graphics performance is also smoother. For the most part, you don't see too much blur unless you look for it. Geekbench 3 sort of confirms this theory as it gave a rather low single core score of 643 and multi-core score of 1915. Sound quality is above average but battery life really goes fast which is about 3-4 hours on heavy usage (gaming, browsing, etc.). If you're a normal user, you can expect at least a day's worth on a single charge. However, the phone does get a bit hot after you binge a little on it, but not to the point where it has to turn off.

AnTuTu scores are above average at 29642

The Doogee Ibiza F2 does about average in 3DMark and GeekBench 3

The Doogee Ibiza F2 does surprisingly well in Epic Citadel

The Doogee Ibiza F2 manages fairly smooth performance in Asphalt 8:Airborne on high quality visual settings

Camera performance is a bit of a mix though as we found that the 5MP front camera actually has better colour reproduction than the 13MP rear camera. In well-lit conditions the rear camera does well enough, but the better performance from the front camera makes the Ibiza F2 a better selfie cameraphone than normal. The rather basic interface isn't the nicest to look at, but it does get the job done. We'd advise using it indoors for the most part though as it doesn't handle outdoors or HDR situations very well. Connectivity is also good with relatively stable call and WiFi quality.

While the rear camera does capture many details, we felt the front camera offers better colour reproduction as shown in the above picture-in-picture mode

Currently priced at RM669, the Doogee Ibiza F2 is one of those pleasantly surprising smartphones that feature a good design and performance that probably wasn't meant for what it was initially designed for. While the lower resolution display may make images not as sharp as normal, when used in combination with the better graphics processor, this results in a smartphone ideal for gamers on a budget as it should be able to handle most of the higher-end games and apps better than most smartphones in this class. It definitely isn't the best cameraphone, but it should satisfy most selfie takers as well. The full metal frame design is well executed as well and should serve to make the Ibiza F2 both more attractive as well as durable. Unfortunately, this year, quite a lot of good quality smartphones are currently in the market for around the same price tag and featureset like the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE500CL, Honor 4X and many more, with all of them being able to handle more. Gaming performance on the Ibiza F2 is definitely smoother though but like we said earlier, be prepared for some decrease in graphics quality.


Doogee Ibiza F2 unboxing video

While there are currently a lot of China-brand smartphones in Malaysia, it seems that there are even more that we have yet to see as we recently got our hands on the Doogee Ibiza F2 smartphone. Priced from RM669, this rather light device is one of the few China-brand smartphones we've seen to pack in an all round metal frame. Other tech specs include a 1.5Ghz quad-core MediaTek processor, 5-inch display, 4G LTE connectivity and 13MP rear camera. It also comes with a clear plastic back cover for a bit more added value. Check out what else comes in the box in our Doogee Ibiza F2 unboxing video below:


Doogee Malaysia bringing in 3 new smartphones, a smartwatch and projector for below RM1K

(from left to right) Feddy Ong, General Manager, Doogee Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd., Erin Tian, General Manager of Southeast Asia, Doogee ASEAN, Blair, Branding Manager, Doogee ASEAN and models presenting the new Doogee devices

Doogee Malaysia had their official launch today with a wide range of devices for the value market. This included various smartphones, a compact pico projector and even a smartwatch for below RM1000 with the aim of offering Doogee devices in more than 1000 retail stores by the end of the year. Check out the Doogee devices prices, tech specs and features below.

According to a Doogee spokesperson, the company will be targeting the outskirts of Malaysia with 3 flagship stores (none of them in KL) and 11 service centers across Malaysia. Their collaboration with GEMFIVE on the other hand may see online promotions like cash vouchers and other incentives. Stay tuned for more developments.


Doogee Malaysia reveals Doogee Y300 with metal frame and 32GB storage for RM599

Doogee Malaysia recently launched their Doogee Y300 smartphone for Malaysia's masses for RM599. Featuring a slim metal frame with a 5-inch 720p display and 32GB of storage, it should offer another value option for Malaysian users. It is also one of the few smartphones to offer Android 6.0 Marshmallow right out of the box. The Y300 is currently available at all authorized Doogee resellers.


Doogee S89 Series release: 12,000mAh battery, RGB Breathing Light and 64MP triple-camera from ~RM1795

Doogee has released its latest rugged smartphone lineup for the global market, the Doogee S89 Series consisting of the S89 and S89 Pro. Featuring a whopping 12,000mAh battery, the company claims that the smartphone can be used actively for up to 5 days on a single charge.

Unsurprisingly, Doogee is targeting travellers, long-haul drivers, hardcore campers and off-grid dwellers with the rugged phone. However, regular users who want a super long-lasting battery would also benefit from the S89 Series as a single charge is also touted to give you 16 hours of gaming, 18 hours of streaming and more.

Despite the massive battery, the S89 Series is relatively light at 400 grams, though its case is kind of thick at 19.4mm. The S89 Pro is also notable for being the first rugged smartphone to feature 65W fast charging which is capable of fully recharging the 12,000mAh battery from zero within 2 hours. Meanwhile, the S89 has a lower fast charging rate of 33W.

As you can expect from a Doogee rugged phone, the S89 Series comes with IP68 and IP69K ratings and the latest  MIL-STD-810H certifications. This essentially makes them water, dust, and shockproof and perfect for extreme and harsh environments.

Under the hood, both the S89 and S89 Pro are powered by the MediaTek Helio P90 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. Storage-wise, the S89 is offered at 128GB, while the S89 Pro is offered at 256GB.

As for the screen, both feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ LCD DotDisplay with Corning Gorilla Glass and a water drop notch to house a 16MP selfie camera. Speaking of which, the S89 Series also feature a 48MP main + 20MP night vision + 8MP wide-angle & micro camera triple-camera setup at its rear.

Another unique thing about the S89 Series is its RGB light effect marketed as “breathing light”. It is a backlight similar to the Nothing Phone (1) but with more customisation options, functions, and colours. In fact, users can practically customise everything from light colours, patterns, and speed.

Other notable features include NFC, Android 12 OS, reverse charging, custom button, side fingerprint, dual SIM global band and colour options of either black or yellow. The S89 is priced at USD399.99 or ~RM1795 while the S89 Pro is sold at USD459.99 or ~RM2064.

As part of its global launch, Doogee is offering discounts for both devices from now until 26 August 2022 on AliExpress. Through the discount, you can get the S89 for just USD199.99 or ~RM897 and the S89 Pro at USD229.99 or ~RM1032. For more details, check out Doogee’s Official Store on AliExpress here.

So, what do you guys think of Doogee’s latest rugged smartphone series? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to Technave for more trending tech news.


Doogee Valencia2 Y100 Pro can crack walnuts with it's screen

While the Samsung Galaxy S6 may not be able to actually crack walnuts, if you want a phone that can do that, there is always the Doogee Valencia2 Y100 Pro. Featuring a strengthened 2.5D Gorilla Glass protective layer 0.8mm thicker than normal, the smartphone is shown in a video being used to actually crack walnuts. You can check it out for yourself in the video below as the smartphone cracks multiple walnuts with no issues or cracks to the screen. Other tech specs are rather midrange though with a 64-bit 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and a 5-inch strengthened display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution. Other tech specs and features include a 13MP rear camera with Sony sensor, 8MP front camera and 2200 mAh battery. It comes with Android 5.1 Lollipop and while there is no exact Malaysia pricing yet, it does go for just $129.99 (RM485). While it isn't yet available here at Doogee Malaysia, it may eventually make it's way here, especially if you're into tough smartphones. In the meantime you can always check out our review of the Doogee Ibiza F2 smartphone for now.


Doogee X5Max vs Apple iPhone 6 Plus in movie playback battery life test video

After their recent launch 2 months ago, Doogee Malaysia have been bringing in various Doogee smartphones like the Doogee X5Max which features a 4000 mAh battery and fingerprint sensor with a metal frame. They've also timed the X5Max in a movie playback battery life test against the Apple iPhone 6 Plus. Granted, the iPhone 6 Plus is not the most energy efficient phone out there but do check out the video below for yourself.


Doogee has a new S96 Pro smartphone that can take "Night Vision" photos

If you know your smartphones well, you would know that Doogee is usually known for offering huge battery packs. Aside from that, their phones are also rugged in style but here's the kicker - the company recently released an S96 Pro and it has a night vision camera.

So yes, night vision. Does it display a green screen just like in the movies and video games? Not exactly, it's just a marketing name for the camera. According to the page, the rear camera is using a 20MP Sony IMX350 sensor which has 4 infrared lights and 4 LED lights. This allows the phone to snap a photo in total darkness from 20 metres away, you can check out some of the night vision photo samples below.

In terms of other tech specs and features, the S96 Pro features a MediaTek Helio G90 chipset, 8GB + 128GB memory capacity (with expandable storage via microSD), a 6.22-inch LCD with a waterdrop 16MP front camera and a big 6350mAh battery (24W fast charging + 10W wireless charging). Apart from the 20MP night vision camera, you can also find 48MP main camera + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro lens. Of course, its rugged body build also offers IP68 and MIL-STD 810G-rated.

If you are interested, you can check out the phone more at AliExpress which costs $299.99 (~RM1249). What do you think of its night vision camera? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Doogee reveals bezel-less Doogee MIX with hands-on video and RM399 5MP dual rear camera packing Doogee Shoot 2

In a move largely seen by most media as copying the Xiaomi Mi MIX, Doogee have revealed their bezel-less Doogee MIX phone with a 5.5-inch bezel-less display and dual rear cameras. Granted, the name and bezel-less design do look similar but the Doogee MIX has a glass front and back instead of ceramic like the Mi MIX. Other tech specs are also quite different such as the MediaTek Helio P25 processor and full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution but it also comes with 4GB/6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. Also unlike the Mi MIX, the Doogee MIX packs in 16MP + 8MP dual rear cameras for a shiny backed smartphone expected to come sometime in June for a very exciting price.

In local news, Doogee Malaysia is offering the Doogee Shoot 2, which offers a 5MP dual rear camera with 5MP front camera for just RM399. According to Doogee the dual rear cameras were "co-engineered with Huawei" and consist of a monochrome sensor and color sensor, but no word if this means it also has a monochrome mode like the Huawei P9 or P10. According to Doogee it has a hardware enabled bokeh mode, but we can't comment on the quality of the Doogee Shoot 2 until we get the review unit. Other tech specs are decidedly entry-level with 8GB storage, 1GB RAM and 3G only connectivity but it does pack in a front fingerprint sensor, 3360 mAh battery and Android 7.0.

Which Doogee phone interests you more? The Doogee MIX or the Doogee Shoot 2? Feel free to discuss in our TechNave.com Facebook page.


A huge leak about the POCO X3 Pro could feature a Snapdragon 860 chipset and more

Seems that over the weekend, an online store in Shopee Vietnam spilt the beans of the POCO X3 Pro. The store page was already taken down since then and so did a Tweet post that captured the screenshots, but what goes online stays online. Here are all the leaked tech specs of the upcoming POCO flagship.

According to the leaks, most of the tech specs matches the previous rumours of what the POCO X3 Pro could have. That includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset, a 6.67-inch FHD+ display that supports up to 120Hz refresh rate, and possibly two memory configurations of 6GB and 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. There could be a slot for a microSD card of up to 1TB storage.

For the cameras, a quad rear camera setup could consists of a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP combo. The front camera is 20MP and should probably be at the single punch-hole notch on top of the display. The leaked screenshot supposedly showed a 5160mAh battery with 33W fast charging, alongside MIUI 12 OS, HiRes audio, NFC and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

So far, the only thing that is kind of confirmed is that the POCO X3 Pro would feature a Gorilla Glass 6 panel as teased. It's only a few days left until we see the entire package so until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


DotA 2, Mobile Legends and PUBG Mobile added to the Razer Southeast Asian Invitational 2020

With the on-going Conditional Movement Control Order, it seems that some businesses are coming back slowly with caution. Among the companies, Razer took a bold move in announcing their upcoming Razer Southeast Asian Invitational 2020. The event is scheduled to kick off on 22 June, followed by the grand finals on 3-5 July 2020.

Don't worry, it's not like Razer will open up a stadium for the fans to flock it. According to the official press release news, the SEA Invitational will be held online so fans can view the live stream on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch. On top of that, we are also informed that 3 games have been added for the tournament - DotA 2, and surprisingly PUBG Mobile alongside Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. That said, that means the tournament will oversee both PC and mobile gaming.

As a SEA-centred tournament, that means Malaysia will be part of the Invitational. Other countries that will also join include Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Interested pro-gaming teams will need to sign up with their respective eSports federations and be selected for the qualifiers during May until June. Schedules for the qualifiers will be updated on the official SEA Invitational website here.

Think you and your pro-gaming team got what it takes? Maybe you can give it a shot. Good luck, have fun and stay tuned for more trending gaming news at TechNave.com.


DotA 2, PUBG Mobile, FIFA 20 and Tekken 7 announced for Selangor Cyber Games 2019, with RM215K total prize pool on the line

With our local government increasingly supporting eSports, the latest news is about the Selangor Cyber Games 2019 and the registration has officially started. According to the Selangor government, four game titles have been announced for the tournament with a total prize money up to RM215,000.

The four games that are chosen to be part of the Selangor Cyber Games 2019 are DotA 2, FIFA 20, PUBG Mobile and Tekken 7. Below are the tournament details of each game:

The Selangor Cyber Games 2019 is jointly organized by the Selangor Sports Council, Mineski Events Team and Big Machinez, sponsored by Central I-City and Unifi as the broadband sponsored partner. In addition, the tournament is also supported and sponsored by PeBT (Penggerak Belia Tempatan), MBSA (Shah Alam City Council), Selangor E-sports Association (ESS) and Tencent (Tencent).

You may visit the official website of Selangor Cyber Games 2019 to check it out. For more eSports news, stay tuned for more of this at TechNave.com.


Dota 2, AOV, Mobile Legends, Starcraft 2 and Tekken 7 to be part SEA Games 2019

The organizing committee of SEA Games 2019 has announced titles such as Dota 2, Arena of Valor, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Starcraft 2 as well Tekken 7 will be the official games of the event while the 6th and last title will soon be announced in the near future on Razer’s official Twitter account.

SEA Games 2019 will be held in Philippines and it is expected to start on 30 November 2019 until 11 December 2019. There will be 11 participating countries with a total of 56 sports including but not limited to Esports, Archery, Basketball, Badminton, Football and so on. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Dota 2 and CS:GO are now back online in Indonesia after its government unblocks Steam

Previously, we reported that Steam, Epic Games, Reddit and various other websites and online services have been blocked in Indonesia because they didn’t comply with a new law to have a Penyelenggara Sistem Elektronik (PSE) permit. Now, gamers in the country (well, at least games on Steam) can breath a sigh of relief as Steam is now operational again in Indonesia after the gaming platform complied with the new law.

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) announced via its Twitter account that Valve Corp which operates Steam has successfully registered for a PSE permit. Furthermore, the ministry also announced that Yahoo has also been unblocked after getting PSE permits too.

Besides that, Kominfo has also unblocked PayPal for 5 days starting 31 July 2022 despite the company not applying for a PSE permit yet so that users in the country can withdraw money and make payments. However, based on Indonesian news portal Antara News, PayPal is reportedly planning to register for the permit soon too.

While Indonesians playing games on Steam can rejoice, the same can’t be said about other gaming platforms Epic Games and EA. As of right now both platforms have yet to disclose whether they wound comply with the new law and regulation.

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


Double check any email received to be sure they're from LHDN

Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) has recently posted on their Facebook page, stating that you should always check the address of any email relating to the Bantuan Prihatin National (BPN). With that said, the LHDN will only send emails via the email address [email protected], or via the official number 62000 or 63833.

As of now, only citizens under the B40 or M40 category are eligible for the BPN, however, if you have any doubts or whether you have an account on LHDN, you can head over to their official website as shown in the image below. Have you received any messages from an email address claiming to be the LHDN? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Double up with Maxis and get 2 Huawei P40 Series smartphones from RM159 per month

For most people, straight out buying a new smartphone isn't always the best idea. Instead, it's better to take advantage of the special promos and deals that are available, especially via Malaysia telco companies, which can offer you some serious bang for your buck. This time around, we'll be taking a look at the recently launched Huawei P40 series and one of the promos available for it.

Now, what's better than a brand-new smartphone? 2 brand-new smartphones, of course! With Maxis, you could get 2 Huawei P40 series smartphones for RM159/month. But what else is there about Maxis' deal that would make it worth getting? Well, let's take a look at what's on offer, shall we?

As part of the Maxis Zerolution plan, customers can get 2 devices at 1 price. To enjoy this deal, you'll have to sign up for a Maxis Postpaid 158 or Postpaid 188 line, as well as a MaxisONE Share supplementary line. This is a good deal if you were planning to get 2 phones anyway, as you will get to save a total of RM1782 for the P40 and RM2542 for the P40 Pro. To sign up for Maxis Zerolution 2 for 1 deal, you will have to visit a Maxis store near you (after MCO).

As mentioned, this deal is a part of the Maxis Zerolution plan. For your information, the idea of the plan is that you subscribe to a Maxis postpaid plan on a 2-year contract, but don't have to pay an upfront fee for the device. Instead, all you have to do is fork out the monthly payment that includes the discounted cost of the device and your monthly phone bill.

Maxis' Huawei P40 series promo has more to offer in the form of free stuff and services. By signing up to get the phone from Maxis, you'll be getting freebies worth a total of RM796. The gifts include physical freebies and extra services, many of which would be useful for a Huawei user.

Here's a quick list of the freebies on offer and how much they're worth:

Does that sound like a great deal for you? Well, you also have the option of buying just 1 Huawei P40 series smartphone for as little as RM99/month through Maxis Zerolution and still get the same freebies. If you prefer not to be tied to another 24-month contract, there's also the option of getting it via normal contract at an upfront cost of just RM1299. Interested parties can visit the promo page for more details.

Either way, you'll get a powerful smartphone that comes with a Kirin 990 5G chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. You'll also get a device that's great for taking photos. If you'd like to know more about the P40 series mobile photography prowess, check out our article on that.

The Huawei P40 series smartphones also come with Huawei's AppGallery. It hosts most of the apps that are frequently used by Malaysians, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Netflix, TikTok, Instagram, and more. There's also an interesting feature called Quick Apps that can open apps you want to use without having to install them, thus saving you storage space. Plus, Huawei Malaysia is also offering three months of free premium access on Huawei Video to all P40 series and MatePad Pro users.

Having said all that, what are your thoughts on the Maxis offer and Huawei P40 series? Is this a deal you would be interested in taking? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more articles like this.


Download Unlimited Paid Android Apps with Celcom and Mobiroo at RM9.90

Celcom and Mobiroo are partnering up to offer Celcom subscribers who are using Android, the ability to download unlimited amounts of paid Android apps to their Android devices (smartphone or tablet) for just RM9.90 per month. This price has been lowered from the standard RM18.80 per month for the initial introduction period. According to Mobiroo, they currently have 750 paid Android apps available for download which you can then share between two devices from a single account. The monthly fee is charged to subscribers monthly postpaid bill or prepaid account. For the not so clear, do note that you have to be a Celcom subscriber and you only get unlimited downloads of the apps available in Mobiroo's app catalog. You don't get access to all the paid apps in the Android Google Play store. Go check out Celcom's The Cube channel if you're interested. So far it looks like mostly games are available although there are some educational titles as well. As time goes on, and Mobiroo adds more apps, it should get better. Local Android app developers wanting to get on to Mobiroo can go to corporate.mobiroo.com/developers. For more Celcom Telco deals click here.


Download the Huawei VIP App and enjoy rewards up to RM10,000

In conjunction with the Huawei AppGallery November Bash promo, Huawei Malaysia is giving away around RM1.6 million worth of rewards for Huawei and honor users from now until 11 November 2018 via Huawei AppGallery app. With this, the company has partnered up with several brands to reward the new Mate 20 series users.

From our previous news, we mentioned that owners of the new Mate 20 series will automatically be a Mate 20 VIP member. This can be done when they scan a QR code (image below) at their nearest Huawei retail store or download the Huawei VIP App from AppGallery or Google Play Store. After getting the VIP App, the users can register when entering the VIP page and enjoy the rewards up to RM10,000.

To briefly mention some of the exciting VIP rewards, it includes 20% discount for buffets, a la carte menus and of existing room rates at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, discount up to RM 7000 for any purchase from Auto Bavaria, 3-day complimentary and a PT session pass at Fitness First, a free exclusive access up to 3 times a year at the Plaza Premium Lounge and many more. There are many more rewards to obtain such as Malaysia Airlines, CARS International, Aerocentric, Los Flowerpeckers, Atlas Gourmet, Watches of Switzerland, Club 21, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur, Gintell, Palm Garden Golf Club, Auto Bavaria and Maxis.

You can also head over to Huawei Malaysia's official Facebook page to check out more exclusive reward news. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Dozens of journalists' iPhones were hacked by simply receiving a text message on iMessage

Apple's emphasis on security is one of the selling points for their products. However, sad things can still happen as it is reported that dozens of iPhone users have had their devices hacked by receiving just a text message on iMessage recently. According to the source, these users are mostly journalists from a reputable media company Al Jazeera.

The attack is believed to have been carried out on behalf of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates governments. It is said that spyware developed by the Israeli company NSO Group is also involved in the attack to hack the journalists' iPhones. Researchers at Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto said that this could be a major espionage campaign against one of the world’s leading media organizations that has long been a thorn in the side of many of the region’s autocratic regimes.

Besides that, it is discovered that “almost all” iPhone devices are vulnerable to this attack if users were using any version of iOS that pre-dated the current iOS 14, which appears to have fixed the vulnerability. However, it is mentioned that this is a highly-targeted attack, and the other ordinary iPhone users are exceedingly unlikely to face such circumstances even prior to iOS 14. No matter what, the source mentions that it is still good security practice to keep your system up-to-date.

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


Dr M says Malaysia does not plan to ban Huawei 5G

In the recent Oxford Union interview, Tun Dr Mahathir, Prime Minister of Malaysia (Dr M) revealed that Malaysia has no plans to ban Huawei from rolling out “5G communication towers” here in Malaysia. Referring to the actions of countries like the US, Germany, Japan and Canada banning Huawei from rolling out networks over security concerns, Malaysia has no intentions of following these sentiments without any proof.

“We have not caught them doing anything wrong in Malaysia. What Germany wants to do, is for Germany to decide. What Canada wants to do also is for them to decide. But Malaysia does not just follow what other people are doing. We have to study and find out whether there is a basis for the action that they took against this company.” Tun Dr Mahathir, Prime Minister of Malaysia

This statement by Dr M suggests that Huawei's 5G roll out in Malaysia will go on as planned and Huawei smartphones will continue to be sold and supported here.


A leaked image of Huawei Mate 30 case shows the placement of the rear camera modules

It seems that an image has surfaced on Twitter, showcasing what looks like a case for the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 series smartphone which is due to be released on 19 September 2019. The casing reveals a total of 4 circular cut-outs, accompanied by a single square cut-out below it.

We assume that the square cut-out will house a periscope camera, while the others will a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera as well as the TOF image sensor. As far as we know, the device is expected to come with Huawei’s latest HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset and curved screen design.

Yet another leaked protective case for the Huawei Mate 30.#huawei #Mate30 #5G #Kirin990 pic.twitter.com/UpKDYfwNWF

Other than that, there is not much known in terms of the exact tech specs and features the upcoming Mate 30 series with. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, as there was no official statement from Huawei on the leaks.

What do you think about the Huawei Mate 30 series so far? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Dr.Mahathir has joined TikTok after Twitter and Instagram

TikTok is very popular among young users and you can find all different kinds of short video clips there. But this didn’t stop our Former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who is already 95 years old joining the club.

In his TikTok account, his bio description is just a simple ‘still young’. At the moment, the first and only video that he posted on TikTok is doing the ‘I’m Just A Kid Challenge’ with his wife Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah binti Haji Mohamad Ali. In just one day, the video has already gained more than 1.2 million views, 136.6k of likes, 5481 shares, and 2860 comments including non-Malaysian citizens as well.

Besides that, Dr.Mahathir also owns a Twitter account and has 1.2 million followers, whereas his  Instagram account has 1.6 million followers. As you can see from here, he is quite active in social media and we think the reason is to reach the people easier and interact with them. So will you follow his social media account and try to interact with him? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com


Dr Maszlee Malik launched a new e-learning platform, Sophia.my and it's free

Just over the weekend, Former Minister of Education and a Member of Parliament for Simpang Renggam, Dr Maszlee Malik has launched a new online e-learning platform for all the Malaysian students across the nation. Called as Sophia.my, it's a new initiative to help primary and secondary students to pursue learning especially those affected by the pandemic.

From the website, Sophia.my contains over 13,000 fillings that can be utilized by the teachers. Malaysian teachers can also use it as a one-stop centre, where they can share their own materials for students to benefit. According to Dr Maszlee, he said the current students are now the "lost generation" because they had lost more than half of the 52 weeks of learning that should have been implemented in 2020.

He also added on that with the lack of proper education from the pandemic, students have lost their motivation to study and be more "vulnerable to criminal risks as well as drug abuse" (uh..there are other things to do other than those, though). In addition, he also said that although the Prime Minister at the New Year's Eve speech at a school will remain open on January 20, there is no sign that can calm and reassure all of us that this pandemic will end.

With the establishment of Sophia.my, Dr Maszlee hoped that the people can take advantage of it to explore the knowledge and syllabus left behind. But what do you think of the website? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Dr TM Roh announced Samsung will create a new Galaxy-only processor

As you may have heard, Samsung got into trouble due to the Game Optimization Service (GOS) app throttling controversy. In order to rectify the issue, the company has announced plans to develop a new Application Processor (AP) exclusively for the Samsung Galaxy phone lineup.

In case you missed it, the GOS is designed to optimize the phone's performance to prevent it from heating up and consuming too much power when playing high-end mobile games. While it may look like a good intention, Samsung got criticised for making it mandatory and not giving users the choice.

As for Dr TM Roh's announcement of making a new AP, it also seems weird because the Galaxy S series has always been using the Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets. However, sources say his comments can be an interpretation as an intention to change the image. Besides appearing in Galaxy phones, Exynos chipsets are also available in vivo and Meizu phones recently.

Sources also mentioned that Exynos is also weakening Samsung's position in the AP market. In 2021, a market research firm reported Samsung only shared 6.6% in the AP market which is very low if compared to Apple (26%), MediaTek (26.3%) and Qualcomm (37.7%).

It will take Samsung a long time before revealing a new chipset (whenever it is). So until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.