Samsung apparently has been secretly working on a solar-powered watch strap for years

When it comes to smartwatches, everyone knows that the battery life is rather short when used intensively. However, that may change as Samsung could be applying solar cells on a Galaxy Watch strap to charge up. Sources say that the company has been toying with the idea for a couple of years.

Although the idea has been around for years, Samsung submitted this patent to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) two years ago. Fast forward to this month, the company added additional documentation which got LetsGoDigital's attention. This made the group come up with a bunch of image render based on the information.

Technically, it is possible to have a solar-powered watch strap. If anything, Garmin and Casio watches are the closest thing to it. On paper, having a solar-powered watch strap means you would not run out of battery but it's not know how does that work. Samsung's document mentioned two solar batteries placed on both sides of the strap, using a polymer with quantum dots to perform the photoelectric conversion.

Will we ever see a solar-powered Galaxy Watch in the future? Time will tell but either way, it is an innovative technological advancement if it happens. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung appointed former Mercedes' designer to lead its smartphone design division

Photo courtesy of Unsplash and Android Authority

Samsung could open a new era for its product design by hiring the former Chief Design Officer from Mercedes to lead its smartphone design team. The person in question, Hubert H. Lee, will now serve as the executive vice president and head of design at Samsung's MX (Mobile eXperience) division.

According to the report, Lee has more than two decades of experience in design and leadership by serving Mercedes in multiple design-related leadership roles across the US and China. He had worked as a Creative Manager and Head Designer of the Advanced Design Division. When working for Mercedes, Lee led many design projects and received multiple awards.

The company's MX division oversees all mobile products, including smartphones, tablets, watches, and more. Therefore, the future design development of the Galaxy products is now in Lee's control.

"Samsung is known for building some of the world's most beautiful products with designs that have transformed the mobile industry. I am excited to join a company that is on the bleeding edge of mobile innovation and lead the team responsible for creating new mobile experiences through the art of design," Lee said in an official press release announcing his new position.

Of course, Lee will not have a say in the design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 series as everything might have been finalized by now. We could only wait until the Galaxy S24 series to find out how he could be a game changer for Samsung. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Samsung awarded SNS Network for promoting digital education in Malaysia

Recently, SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of SNS Network Technology Berhad has been awarded the "Enterprise Business Strategic Partner (Education Segment)" by Samsung Malaysia. The award was done on 7 April 2023, which highlights the Group's efforts and dedication to promoting digital education with Samsung Malaysia.

For the uninitiated, SNS has been collaborating with Samsung Malaysia on various projects, particularly in advancing education through technology. According to SNS, the provision of tablets to students is a necessary step towards achieving digitalization in education. These devices offer a range of advanced features that can enhance the learning process and expose students to a broad range of knowledge.

With the help of these tablets, students can learn more effectively and efficiently, as they can access a vast collection of educational resources and interactive learning materials. It also prepares students for the technological demands of the future. Moreover, by incorporating digital devices into the learning environment, students can develop critical skills such as problem-solving, digital literacy, and adaptability which are essential for success in the 21st century.

Executive Director of SNS, Kelvin Pah said, “We are honoured to receive the award from Samsung Malaysia, this shows our shared commitment to improve education through technology. Partnering with Samsung Malaysia on initiatives to provide tablets to students can enhance digital literacy and encourage students to familiarise themselves with technology that will be useful in the future. We believe our collaboration with Samsung Malaysia will pave way for new and innovative approaches to education, and we look forward to working together to transform the lives of students in Malaysia.”

“We appreciate SNS for selecting us as their partner for this significant project. We believe that the project's objective is to equip the younger generation with the skills necessary to navigate an increasingly digital world,” said Denny Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

For more information on Samsung and its offerings, please visit www.samsung.com/my.


Another phone given out by YTL exploded while charging

Another day, another phone from Jaringan Prihatin explodes. A couple of days ago, a 9-year-old student's phone battery caught on fire during an online class and the device is the YES Altitude 3 given by the Malaysian government. Luckily, nothing bad happened to anyone in the accident and the student was rewarded a Redmi Note 10 5G by Xiaomi afterwards as a replacement. Now, yet another device from the program exploded while it was charging.

According to Twitter user najmi_fatin, her sister's phone, which is the same model as the one from the previous exploding case, exploded while it was charging. It is said that the phone's battery has gotten slightly bloated but she didn't think much of it and continued to charge the device as usual. Eventually, you know what it is...

My sister punya dh selamat dah. Masa tengah charge kot meletop. pic.twitter.com/d4g2YayW8A

However, thanks to one of her kind-hearted teachers, the little girl was able to gather enough money to get a new phone. The teacher named Haspul Nizam Deraman contacted the school and tried to gather funds from the parent-teacher association (PIBG). It is such a shame that these devices given out under the program are faulty and could endanger the students' lives. We hope that we won't hear another news again about explosions of these devices and that our government will choose a better model next time to give out (such as Xiaomi?).

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


Samsung awarded new patent for rollable display

In this new era of flexible displays, foldable devices aren't the only form factor we'll see. There are a few companies like LG and TCL that have been working on rollable displays, but now it seems Samsung is joining the camp. Recently, a new patent for a rollable display was awarded to the company.

According to Android Headlines (via Pigtou), Samsung's new rollable display will be for a mobile device. In the patent document, it was stated that the design is for a device that will have a touch display panel, roller housing, and a panel driver. Most of these are self-explanatory, while the panel drive manages display based on whether it's extended or not.

Based on the design, this design is going to be for a smartphone. However, it'll be much thicker to accommodate the two rollers on the sides. These will roll in portions of the display into the sides of the device's chassis. When the display is fully extended, the device turns into a tablet. In effect, this will be a great way to make a tablet that can be more compact.

Of course, a patent is just an idea that hasn't been turned into reality. Until we see a working proof of concept, it's best to take this with a grain of salt. With that said, what do you think of the idea? Also, do you prefer this type of display or a foldable one? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Samsung beats Intel in computer chip sales in Q2 2017

Based on what we’ve seen from yesterday’s big reveal of Samsung’s financial result from the 2nd Quarter of 2017, it is no surprise that the Korean giants have beaten Intel in terms of their chip businesses.

Samsung has reported that their chip sales have racked up a total of $15.7B (RM67.2B) revenue compared to Intel’s $14.8B (RM63.3B) in the same quarter. This was also Intel’s highest record earnings in a quarter as well.

But did you know? Nobody has ever surpassed Intel in the chip business for more than 24 years and Samsung has managed to achieve that with only catering to mobile and wearable chipsets.

Samsung’s chip sales is expected to continue rising throughout 2017 as it was also reported that they will be developing chip solutions for automotive as well.

Looks like Samsung has all the reasons to celebrate this quarter. Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the juiciest scoops.


Samsung beats the rest in smartphone shipments for Q2 2017

Its official, Samsung has taken it home again for the 2nd quarter of 2017, maintaining their lead spot in the smartphone market, shipping 22.1% of the world’s smartphones.

The total number of smartphones Samsung shipped equals to around 79.5 million devices, a whopping 1.9 million more than last year during the same quarter.

At the number 2 spot, we see Apple with their iPhones at 40.4 million devices, followed by Huawei at 3rd, Oppo at 4th and finally Xiaomi at 5th. Honourable mention to Xiaomi though, for achieving an annual growth of 58%.

The 2nd Quarter of 2017 sees a market growth of around 6% YoY and reaches around a 360 million unit increase.


Samsung became the largest smartphone vendor in Q1 2021 while vivo had a significant growth

The market performance of smartphone companies in Q1 2021 has been revealed by Strategic Analytics. According to the statistics, Samsung was on top of the list by controlling almost a quarter of the market. It has also become the largest smartphone supplier in the world as it has 77 million smartphones shipped in just the first quarter of 2021.

After Samsung, it is no doubt that it's Apple who holds the position. Despite the successful sales of the iPhone 12 series, the company was not able to overtake the Korean tech giant. The Cupertino-based company owns a market share of 17% and shipped 57 million smartphones.

Xiaomi and OPPO followed by owning 15% and 11% of the market share respectively. It is worth mentioning that Xiaomi has managed to increase the supply of its devices by 80% year on year. vivo has also achieved significant growth by gaining 85% on an annualized basis, placing itself at the fifth among the other smartphone manufacturers. Sadly, HUAWEI is nowhere to be found on the list as the company's shipments in the first quarter of this year only amounted to 20 million units.

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


Samsung begins drive test on self-driving cars

If you think Samsung is only focusing on their smartphones and home appliances, you are mistaken. The South Korean giant is also working on other technologies and recently they have been approved by the Land Ministry for a test drive around South Korea.

On top of that, Samsung has built a modified race track for the automated car featuring cameras and the latest sensors. The prototype vehicle is a Hyundai car but strangely enough, even though that’s the case, Samsung has no plans to manufacture cars like Apple and Google. Here’s what the report has to say:

"Samsung Electronics plans to develop top-of-the-line sensors and computer modules backed by artificial intelligence and the deep-learning technologies to improve cars’ self-driving capabilities even in challenging weather conditions.”

I think in the future, our phones will be interconnected with our cars more than ever. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung brand tests, from dropping to soaking

With recent craze of IP68 water and dust resistance grade on Samsung’s Galaxy A7 and A5 (2017) series, have you ever wondered how Samsung test and ensure the safety of their devices? In line with the company’s commitment to quality and safety, they invite you (and us) to watch a series of test that the devices are going through. Check out the videos below!

As accordance to Samsung’s policy, the various tests conducted during Samsung’s quality assurance processes are a part of the brand’s efforts in ensuring the quality and safety of its devices, and as well as restoring consumers’ trust in the brand. These videos are also available on Samsung’s official website at and social media platforms.

*Disclaimer: Testings are conducted in controlled lab conditions & environment. Actual result may vary depending on individual usage & environment.


Samsung bringing back smartphones with removable batteries?

Looks like a recent report by WinFuture.de hinted that Samsung could be working on a smartphone called the Galaxy XCover 5, which comes with a removable battery. That being said, it is quite rare to find smartphones with removable batteries these days so the fact Samsung wants to release such a device is quite surprising.

Furthermore, it seems that the smartphone in question is expected to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 5.3-inch HD+ display, as well as a 3000mAh battery that supports up to 15W fast charging. Camera-wise, it will come with a single 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing selfie camera.

Do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Would you be interested in getting the Samsung XCover 5 if it were to be available in the Malaysian market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung bringing in the Black Pearl Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy Note 5 64GB variant into Malaysia

Today, Samsung Malaysia Electronics has announced a new Black Pearl theme for the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and a Galaxy Note 5 64GB ROM variant have come to Malaysia! The Black Pearl S7 edge will be available in Malaysia tomorrow (12 January 2017) at a recommended retail price of RM3399 (inclusive of GST), while the Note5 64GB variant is now being offered starting today at the recommended retail price of RM2399 (inclusive of GST) in three colour options – Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum and Black Sapphire at participating Samsung Experience Store outlets.

Following the popular Blue Coral and Pink Gold editions released last year. Black Pearl is designed to be modern and striking, the all-black aesthetic design captures the essence of the colour in its purest form. As if the allure of the new all-black colourway was not enough, the already massive internal memory of 128GB also receives another storage boost with an external memory support of a whopping 256GB via microSD slot.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note5 64GB is also equipped with its trusty and signature S Pen, a useful tool for jotting ideas and scribbling notes on the go – encouraging creativity and freedom of expressions beyond traditional text and static visuals.

To find out more about the smartphones information, visit either of the links below to check them out.


Samsung celebrate Malaysia's National day with a 360 degree music video and bread pudding

Samsung recently revealed 2 new videos in conjunction with Malaysia's National Day and they include the "No More" music video by rapper Sonaone using Samsung's Gear 360 video camera showcasing Kuala Lumpur's landmarks along with Bread and Butter Pudding with Chef Nik Imran and the Samsung HotBlast Smart Oven. Check them out for yourself below:

"No More" by Sonaone feat Samsung Gear 360

Check out bread and butter pudding with Chef Nik Imran and the Samsung HotBlast Smart Oven


Samsung celebrates 1 April 2016 with Internet of Trousers (IoT)

In celebration of 1 April 2016 (April Fool's day), Samsung have revealed their Internet of Trousers technology. Designed to power trousers as the latest wearable and Internet of Things device, the technology offers a number of features which you can see below.

For the more gullible of our readers, this is clearly an April Fool's prank so there will definitely not be any Malaysia release dates or pricing details for the Internet of Trousers anytime soon. If you'd like to read up on more fake facts go check out the site.


Another plastic backed HTC One M9ew makes it to TENAA

China's TENAA has recently received a new posting with the HTC One M9ew. Like the HTC One E8, the One M9ew will have a plastic backside but retain the same dual front speaker design and other M9 tech specs and features. These include a 5.2-inch display with 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution and 3GB RAM alongside a 20MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, 4MP UltraPixel front camera and fingerprint scanner. It will offer a microSD slot though but there is no news yet on any Malaysia release dates or pricing details. We should find out soon enough so stay tuned for that and further developments.


Samsung celebrates five decades of 'Designing Your Tomorrow' with the relaunched Galaxy Fold 5G and more

IFA 2019 has already begun and Samsung Electronics was quick to kick off their event for "Five Decades of Designing Your Tomorrow". Among the highlights, the Korean tech company has announced that the Galaxy Fold 5G is now ready to go on sale, as well as supporting the world's first 8K HDR10+ content shows.

First up, the much delayed Galaxy Fold has finally relaunched in selected countries - its own homeland South Korea, followed by France, Germany, Singapore, U.K., U.S., and more, in Cosmos Black and Space Silver. Unfortunately, Malaysia isn't part of the first wave due to the lack of 5G connectivity.

In terms of tech specs, nothing much has changed except for the durability of the display, design and construction. It's been said that the UX interface has been redesigned as well for us to interact with the Galaxy Fold, along with new apps - App Continuity, Multi-Active Window and Edit footage.

In the TV industry, European's three key OTT (over-the-top) service providers, CHILI, The Explorers and MEGOGO, will be adopting 8K HDR10+ along with the support for 4K HDR10+. On top of that, other countries like China, Japan and the US are also supporting the technology. Panasonic and 20th Century Fox are also among the new companies that have joined the program.

In other news, there were also new home appliance products with its BESPOKE line-up of customisable refrigerators, new 55-inch QLED 8K TV lineup, as well as the Galaxy A90 5G to further expand Samsung’s 5G device footprint.

To find out more about all the Samsung products announced at IFA 2019, you can actually visit the Samsung Electronics Booth at Level 2, City Cube Berlin from September 6th to 11th (if you happen to be there). Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung celebrates their 10th year Anniversary with a new take on their signature "Over the Horizon" soundtrack

The Samsung “Over the Horizon” soundtrack, which included is every single Samsung smartphone had been remade several times over the years adopting several different genres such as Rock, New Age, Jazz, Nordic Orchestra and more.

In this year’s edition of the “Over the Horizon” soundtrack, Samsung adopted a Classical Crossover take on it, complete with a music video which follows Ai Futaki in her dive around Sipadan Island and how the the music draws inspiration from the ocean. I expect this to be available in the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 series which will be available on 21 February 2019, 3AM Malaysia time.

You can check out the music video above and if you are interested in checking out how the music evolved over the years, check out Samsung’s official website. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung collaborates with Shopee for Super Brand Day, runs from 21 to 22 July 2021

If you read our Huawei Super Brand Day news earlier and wanted something else, how about a Samsung Super Brand Day? That's right, Shopee is helping Samsung to host a brand day with plenty of Galaxy devices at discounted prices.

Specifically, Samsung Super Brand Day is happening on 21 and 22 July 2021 on Shopee Malaysia. This time around, the theme for the sales is "Deals that Dazzle". Products on sale include smartphones, tablets, PC monitors, TVs, and even home appliances.

There will also be an RM300 discount voucher that you can claim for spending of at least RM3500. If you plan to buy a new flagship device, like the Galaxy S21 Ultra (RM400 off), this is a good time to shop for it.

With that said, what Samsung device are you planning to add to your Shopee shopping cart? Share your shopping list in the comments! For more news like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung collaborates with iFixit and launches its Self-Repair Program

Back in April, Apple launched its Self-Service Repair program and now Samsung is doing the same. At the moment, it seems to be available in the USA only and Galaxy owners can now do their own repairs to selected devices. This includes the Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy S21 series, as well as the Galaxy Tab S7+.

In an initiated collaboration with iFixit, Galaxy owners can now purchase some parts and easy-to-use repair tools through iFixit, service locations, Samsung 837 and Samsung retail stores. There are also online repair guides to help Galaxy owners navigate free of charge. Since it's related to iFixit, they can also visit the community forum to ask for help.

According to Samsung, Galaxy owners can replace the display by themselves now, as well as the back glass, charging ports and other parts. Samsung also plans to expand the self-report to more devices and repair options. The discarded parts can be returned to Samsung at no additional cost. It's also nice to know that technicians won't be able to look at your data when the Galaxy device goes into "repair mode".

Will this Self-Service Repair program ever come to Malaysia? We don't know as Samsung Malaysia has not made any announcement about that but we certainly hope so. After all, there is a good amount of Samsung fans and users here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung confirmed Galaxy Note series discontinuation and will be released as an Ultra model instead

For the longest time, fans were wondering about the Galaxy Note series' fate. Well, looks like we got our answer already from Samsung Electronics at the Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC).

In one of the Samsung booths at MWC 2022, the media caught up with Roh Tae-moon, the Head of Samsung Electronics Mobile Experience Business Division on the status of the Galaxy Note series. According to sources, it was reported that Roh said the Galaxy Note will be released as an 'Ultra' in the future.

In other words, it has been confirmed that the Galaxy Note series will be discontinued and it will be integrated into the Galaxy S Ultra model in the future. With the advent of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra which functions like one, it only makes sense as a natural progression for the series.

Moreover, sources say that the Galaxy S22 series has been showing signs of success thanks to the popularity of the ultra model. It was estimated that 1.02 million units were pre-ordered during the pre-order campaign a few weeks ago and that was just in South Korea alone. Meanwhile in Malaysia, the Galaxy S22 Ultra units were proven popular as well.

Will you miss the Galaxy Note series? Let us know in the comments below of your fondest memory. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung confirms 3nm chips to be available by 1H 2022, 2nm by 2025

Back in July 2020, it was reported that Samsung would skip the 4nm chip manufacturing node. Sources suggest that Samsung's competitor, TSMC, would launch its first 3nm chip by 2H 2022, so Samsung decided to go straight to 3nm to get ahead of its competition. And it looks like the rumour is true!

At this year's Samsung Foundry Forum, Samsung touched on how it would stay competitive with the global chip shortage affecting the industry. The key takeaway is the 3nm process, which Samsung claim to be the first to complete. Samsung will start mass production for 3nm chips by 1H 2022. What's impressive is that the new chips will allegedly deliver up to 30% more performance at half the power draw.

After that, Samsung will manufacture the second generation of 3nm chips in 2H 2023. This can be considered the 3nm+ process. In the meantime, Samsung Foundry will also be developing its 2nm process with the GAA and multi-bridge-channel FET technology. The company is expected to manufacture 2nm chips in 2025.

For us general consumers, 3nm chips would result in more powerful phones with better power efficiency by next year. Smartphone companies could make them smaller too, though that's less likely to happen. We'll keep an eye on what happens next year, so stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.


Samsung confirms Galaxy S8 is selling 15% better than the S7, confirms reveal date of Note 8

There has been a great deal of talk lately about the Samsung Galaxy S8 that reports that it has been lacking in terms of sales compared with the previous Samsung Galaxy S7.

However, Samsung's CEO DJ Kon has said otherwise in a press conference held recently in Taipei. He said that the S8 and S8 Plus has sold 15% higher than their predecessor and it is expected to continue rising for two more quarters of 2017.

Interestingly, the Samsung CEO has also let slip a possible release date for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8. He has confirmed that the Note 8 is going to be unveiled late this August, less than 2 months away.

With all this said, we can expect exciting things coming our way in the next couple of months. More the reason to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest updates!


Samsung confirms incoming smartphone with 200MP camera

If you recall, Samsung announced the ISOCELL GN2 earlier this month. As a result, it was rumoured that a smartphone with a 150MP or 200MP camera would be coming soon. Well, they're rumours no more as Samsung has finally confirmed that a powerful smartphone camera is on the way.

In a new teaser, Samsung has revealed that there would be a smartphone with a 200MP camera. As you can see from the teaser, the device has a total of six cameras - four at the back and two in front. This device could be the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, which was rumoured to be launching soon with a high pixel count camera (150MP or 200MP).

Dear shutterbug, what do you expect the most from smartphone camera? pic.twitter.com/HGwmoKYD3V

Interesting enough, the teaser was posted under the Samsung Exynos Twitter account. That would mean that the Mi 11 Ultra could be equipped with an Exynos 2100 chipset. In fact, Samsung may have made it so that brands that want to use its 200MP camera must also get the Exynos 2100 chipset - a package deal of sorts.

Mind you, that's just our speculation and we can't confirm if this is the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra yet. For all we know, it could be a new Samsung device. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Samsung confirms no Samsung Galaxy S7 at CES 2016

The annual CES event will kick off early in January next year and Samsung will make an appearance there, events like this is the time when tech companies present their newest flagship but that doesn’t seem to be the case for Samsung.

An announcement from CES revealed that Samsung will be presenting “innovations in TVs and home appliances”, so that means the rumour of the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the new 2016 Galaxy A series (A3, A5, A7 and A9) won’t likely make their debut that early. Howver, let's not rule out that it’s still possible that they will appear in the first half of 2016.

Samsung might probably unveil the Galaxy S7 in march just like they did with the Galaxy S6, but that’s just speculation for now, so sit tight and wait with us for a brand new year.


Samsung confirms that its new lifestyle TVs are coming to Malaysia

With the extended movement control order (MCO) some of us are going stir crazy. But we also have more time for other things, like watching TV or redecorating our houses. On that topic, Samsung is looking to bring some of its latest lifestyle TVs to Malaysia. What's interesting is that these aren't just functional TVs, but are also meant to be decorative.

A total of three new TVs are coming to Malaysia and the first one is 'The Sero', which means "vertical" in Korean. As the word suggests, this Quantum Dot TV can be used in both horizontal and vertical orientation. Additionally, you can easily connect a mobile device to the TV to display a variety of content from your phone or through apps like YouTube in either orientation.

Next is 'The Serif', another Quantum Dot TV with a cool feature called Magic Screen. It can display info like the time, the weather of the day, and the latest news. Also, you can use it as an art piece by making it display an image of your choice. It could even blend into the background without looking too out of place.

Last but not least is 'The Frame', a model that's not just meant for movies or shows. It has an Art Mode that can display one of over 1200 digital art pieces, allowing you to turn it into an art piece for your home. Also, it has the Adaptive Picture feature that lets it automatically scan the lighting of its surroundings and adjust its brightness and contrast accordingly.

These new TVs seem to be more for people looking to spice up the decorations at home. But what are your thoughts on this and would you buy one of these? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Another realme Book Slim teaser released, confirmed Thunderbolt 4 connectors and more

It's no secret that realme is heading towards manufacturing laptops and the realme Book series is coming soon. In just two more days, the company will unveil a new realme Book Slim with bits of teases here and there. So from the latest teaser, here's what we know about the realme Books so far.

As you can see from the image below, it is confirmed that the realme Book Slim model will feature a normal USB-A port, two USC-C ports and an audio jack port. It may be a turn off for some users as many still rely on USB-A ports, which also means an extra docking cable or station is required.

While that may the case, the USB-C is the latest version (3.2, generation 2) Thunderbolt 4 connector. That means faster transferring speed but realme also mentioned that they will provide a docking station and a realme wireless mouse. Besides that, the realme Book Slim is also confirmed to be sporting a 14-inch display in 2K, an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and a pair of Harman Kardon dual stereo speakers.

We will be seeing a new series of realme Book laptops soon. So until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung confirms that upcoming event on 19 November has nothing to do with Exynos

Samsung has been teasing us about an event that is happening on 19 November. With the taglines and captions used, rumours about the upcoming Exynos 2200 chip's launch were roaming around. However, Samsung has confirmed today through its official Twitter account that the date is not for the flagship chip's launch.

The company states that the event has nothing to do with Exynos despite the rumours. Weirdly, the posts about the event did come from the @samsungexynos Instagram account. Therefore, isn't Samsung itself that should be held accountable for all this misunderstanding?

Since the day is not for Exynos 2200, it keeps us wondering what kinds of products the company will launch, and we still have to wait for nine more days to find out. Leave a comment to let us know how disappointed are you (haha) and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the most updated tech report.


Samsung confirms the launch date of Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4, press renders leaked in the wild

Yesterday, the teaser poster of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event was leaked and revealed the date when the next-generation Galaxy folding smartphones are coming. Today, not only Samsung has confirmed the date through a not-so-tricky puzzle, but more "official" leaks also appeared, and they're the press renders of Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4.

91mobiles and Evan Blass are the ones who posted the press renders, although we only have a glimpse at the front of the devices. The one with the Galaxy Z Flip4 shows that the device will have a centred punch-hole cutout to house the front-facing camera. It also reveals the colourways, seemingly Gray, Purple, Gold, and Light Blue. Meanwhile, the other one with the Galaxy Z Fold4 suggests an under-display selfie camera upon closer inspection and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The colourways could be Phantom Black, Beige, and Gray/Green.

We have a secret to tell you. #SamsungUnpacked

After the press renders, if you're clueless about solving the puzzle, it's basically matching the colours of the last picture from the tweet with the second picture. After matching them, you'll get the correct position of the numbers, which reveals 081022, and we know it refers to 10 August since we already saw the teaser poster.

We're excited to see what Samsung will serve this time, and what about you? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Samsung continues to dominate the foldable market, Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G crowned 2021’s best-selling foldable

Omdia, a global research and advisory group focused on the technology industry recently shared a report regarding the foldable smartphone market in 2021. Unsurprisingly, Samsung dominated the market throughout last year, with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G being the best-selling foldable last year.

In fact, the sales of Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G was head and shoulders above every other foldable, including Samsung’s other foldables. With 4.6 million shipments, the smartphone is responsible for 52% of all foldable sales last year.

Coming in second place is Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G with 2.5 million units sold. Other Samsung foldables in the list include the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G and the first Galaxy Z Flip. In total, Samsung devices accounted for a whopping 88% of foldables sales, with over 10 million units shipped worldwide last year.

Zaker Li, Omdia mobile devices team’s Principal Analyst attributed this to the South Korean tech giant’s advantage in the foldable display supply chain. With the Samsung Display department, Samsung is practically the world’s number one foldable display maker.

Samsung’s competitors in the foldable space really need some catching up to do. The second largest OEM in the market last year was Huawei with a 10% market share and around 0.9 million units shipped.

Admittedly, Huawei has a disadvantage due to its sanctions in the United States, whereby it can only sell 4G smartphone models which have been shipped to China’s domestic market. The best-selling foldable by Huawei last year was its Mate X2 with around 500000 units sold.

Meanwhile, another Chinese company, OPPO also joined the foldable space last year with its Find N. Furthermore, Honor also joined the space earlier this year with its Magic V.

Overall though, the foldable smartphone market is seeing incredible growth annually. In fact, the market grew a whopping 309% year-over-year since the first foldable smartphone in 2019! Furthermore, it is expected to further grow this year.

What do you guys think about the future of foldable smartphones? Do you own a foldable smartphone now or are you waiting for the technology and offerings to evolve further first?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all consumer technology insights such as this!


Samsung could announce the 5nm Exynos 2100 chipset soon

It was just a few weeks ago when we heard of rumours about an Exynos 1000 chipset, which will be used for next year's Samsung Galaxy S21 series. But is that the chipset that will bring them back into relevance? We're not too sure about that yet, but there's another rumour about the new chipset manufactured on a 5nm fabrication process.

According to leaker @MauriQHD on Twitter, the Exynos 2100 chipset could be announced anytime soon. It's called a successor of the Exynos 990, which suggests that this is actually the Exynos 1000 that was rumoured before. Regardless of the name, this is most likely going to be a 5nm chip so we can expect some good things for it. Allegedly, it'll do better than the Snapdragon 865 chipset but may not outdo a Snapdragon 875 chipset.

Besides that, Samsung seems to be switching gears to catch up. A report back in July claimed that Samsung would be skipping the 4nm fabrication process and go straight for 3nm next year so that it can beat its rivals and gain more market share in the mobile device space. Maybe we'll see an Exynos chipset that is comparable to a Snapdragon chipset in the future. Who knows?

Of course, a lot of the above is conjecture and speculation, so it's best to take this news with a grain of salt. But do let us know if you would be interested in a Samsung phone with Exynos chipsets if they do improve! Also, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on Exynos chipsets.


Samsung could be equipping their Galaxy Z Fold 3 with an AMD GPU?

Based on a tweet by @UniverseIce on Twitter, it seems that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 foldable smartphone might come equipped with an AMD GPU. While not much is known in regards to the exact performance boost the GPU will give, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is officially available in the local market.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Among the various information of Galaxy Z Fold 3, the processor is called the Top secret. If it uses Snapdragon 888 or Exynos2100, I cannot understand that it will be called top secret. unless. . .

What are your thoughts on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 coming equipped with an AMD GPU? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung could be gunning for first consumer smart glasses release before Google Glass

A Korean report recently quoted a Samsung spokesperson who hinted that we may soon see a pair of Samsung smartglasses, ahead of the consumer version of Google Glass, which has already come out for developers and first-time adopters. According to the report, we could see the still-unnamed Samsung smartglasses at the latest IFA which should be happening around September 2014. The report says that the Samsung Smartglasses will have the same functions as the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch, although we hope it won't have the same crippling battery life and compatibility limitations. Below is the exact quote from the report:

It will be interesting to see which companies get better stakes in the race for smart glasses. Players definitely want to enjoy a ‘first-mover’ advantage in this new and highly lucrative market [...]

Wearable devices can’t generate profits immediately. Steady releases of devices are showing our firm commitment as a leader in new markets …


Samsung could be launching the Galaxy A33, A53, and A73 soon

It looks like Samsung is gearing up to launch one or more new Galaxy A series smartphones. Tipster @evleaks has uploaded a legit-looking poster, which reveals that there would be an "Awesome Galaxy A event" on 17 March 2022. This means we can expect a launch in 4 days.

Since rumours of the Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73 have popped up recently, it's speculated that these two devices would be the ones unveiled. Last year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 globally on 17 March 2021. One week later, both devices were released with the Galaxy A32 in Malaysia. This means that we can reasonably expect the same to happen this year.

In other words, if you're planning to get a Galaxy A series smartphone. Then hold on to your horses because new and improved models are coming soon. Nothing has been officially confirmed, but we'll keep an eye out for any updates from Samsung Malaysia. Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Samsung could be making a 4K phone display, 560ppi screen confirmed

Samsung presenters recently revealed that they have already made a Super AMOLED screen with (2K) 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution and 560ppi pixel density, making the screen about 5.2 to 5.3 inches large. While this is quite some news already, they went on to hint that higher resolution displays for smartphone could be coming soon with 4K display smartphones expected soon. A 4K display smartphone would have up to a 2160 x 3480 pixel resolution which should result in a massive 860ppi pixel density if the screen is around the same 5-inch size. These Samsung screens will likely include diamond pixels like PenTile but any sign of it shouldn't be visible on these insane pixel resolutions. No news on how else Samsung will achieve this as such 4K displays would also need suitable processors and graphics to support it, which we haven't seen or heard of yet. No news when exactly we'll be able to see some of these 4K display Samsung smartphones here in Malaysia but we're expecting early 2015 or late 2014.[Source]


Samsung could be planning to add a pop-up camera to the next-gen Galaxy Z Fold

Foldable phones may not be the norm yet, but we think it has the potential to be the mainstream device in the future. We shared a blueprint of what Huawei could be planning with their own foldable clamshell design, now we bring you another one from Samsung which is a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold with a pop-up camera.

From the pages of letsgodigital.org, the unofficial Galaxy Z Fold looks similar to the current model, Galaxy Z Fold 2. It still has the same outlook with the inward and outward look and we can only assume that the screen panel size could be the same. However, one key main difference is that the screen panels are completely maximized with no camera cutout in sight thanks to the pop-up camera on the top right side.

Besides that, there is another blueprint proposal that puts all the cameras in the pop-up mechanism. As you can see, Samsung has an insane idea of putting all 6 cameras on the pop-up mechanism, with 3 in a group facing the front and the rear. This will allow more screen space but lacking a receiver, but if they choose to have it, then the triple rear camera module could just be reverted back to its original position.

None of this is official so please do take it with a pinch of salt. Nonetheless, what do you think of these designs? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung could be preparing a gaming smartphone + upcoming bendable smartphone won't be named Galaxy X

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, for illustration purposes only

It seems that Samsung might join the gaming smartphone race with their own gaming smartphone device based on a statement made by @MMDDJ_ on Twitter. If my predictions are correct, the smartphone will follow the footsteps of other gaming smartphones such as the Razer Phone, Xiaomi Black Shark, and even the ASUS ROG Phone in that it might feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, high ram capacity, probably a high refresh-rate infinity display and equally large battery capacity.

On another note, the upcoming bendable Samsung device will not be called the Samsung Galaxy X which raises the question, what is the Samsung Galaxy X? We’ll find out more about the device during CES2019 next year. All statement made by @MMDDJ_ is not backed up by solid evidence to take every bit of information with a heaping scoop of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


Another render of the upcoming OPPO smartwatch surfaced on the Internet

Earlier, we have seen the first render of OPPO’s upcoming smartwatch, which was expected to launch alongside the Find X2 at MWC 2020. However, the event has been cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and we can only wait until March now. To hype things up again, a new render of OPPO smartwatch surfaced on the Internet and it has a different colour finish this time.

The last render brought to us a gold variant of the much-anticipated smartwatch, and the colour has made the render bear even more resemblance to the Apple Watch. The render surfaced this time has a subtle silver frame with a black leather strap, which adds a premium vibe to it. After brightening the picture, two buttons can also be found at the side which purposes have not been confirmed at the moment yet.

For the feature, it was rumoured that the smartwatch will be able to perform Electrocardiography (ECG) to detect the electrical activity of users' hearts. Other than that, it was also said that there will be a model that supports either a physical SIM card or an e-SIM. Do take these features in with a grain of salt as none of them has been officially confirmed yet.

Let us know what you think about this new render of the OPPO smartwatch on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool tech stuff.


Samsung could be releasing a new budget-friendly smartphone with a 7000mAh battery

Apart from the Galaxy S and Note series, Samsung also manufactures other Galaxy series lineup for other target audience. There's the Galaxy A series, Galaxy J series, as well as the Galaxy M series which isn't usually seen in Malaysia. Now there's some news about a possible Galaxy M12 or F12 to be released soon.

According to sources, some tech specs and images of the phone body shell have been leaked online. Among the tech specs, it could be called as the Galaxy F12 and it features a super huge battery of 7000mAh capacity. Moreover, the chipset is an Exynos 9 octa 9611, accompanied by 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage.

The screen panel is quite huge too, measuring 6.7-inches but no word if it's using an AMOLED or Dynamic AMOLED display, though we think it's more likely to be the former (or none at all). For the camera module, there could be a 48MP + 8MP + 5MP setup and finally, a 16MP sensor as the front camera. The release date could be 12 November 2020 at the price of 12,999 rupees (~RM726).

Samsung would rarely import a Galaxy M smartphone in the Malaysian market, but what do you think? The battery there is certainly the best feature. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung could be showcasing the foldable smartphones at Samsung Developer Conference 2018

According to Samsung Mobile division CEO DJ Koh, Samsung has plans to launch a foldable smartphone this year which could double as a tablet when unfolded with a completely different user experience to boot. The foldable Galaxy device, although complicated to develop and manufacture, is expected to make its debut at the Samsung Developer Conference some time around November 2018.

There were is information given regarding the tech specs and features that will be coming along with the foldable Galaxy smartphone as well as the availability date. From what I can tell for now, the device is expected to be priced higher than current flagship smartphones due to research and design cost.Samsung isn’t the only manufacturer who plans to develop a foldable device, previous reports stated that even OPPO, Xiaomi, and even Huawei has plans to manufacture such device as well. However, there is no ETA on when they will release their own, so stay tuned to TechNave.com as we keep you guys updated on this subject.


Samsung could be skipping the beans design for the upcoming Galaxy Buds Pro

With the rumours floating around about the Samsung Galaxy S21 (or S30?) launching in January 2021, the next-gen Galaxy Buds might also appear alongside the flagship as it has been the tradition. Should it be true, the leaks about the new Galaxy Buds are out now thanks to Evan Blass and here's what we know so far.

According to the leaked image, the so-called Galaxy Buds Pro wireless earbuds could be skipping the "beans" design of the Galaxy Buds Live. While it's not confirmed, but we think that's a good move because as unique as the design is, it has a flaw in making the ANC being nearly useless. Hence, it only makes sense to return to the original Galaxy Buds series design.

That said, the Galaxy Buds Pro could finally feature ANC, something that was missing in the Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds+. The battery case could be the same as well, whereas the wireless earbuds' battery life could be better this time with 500mAh. That should last more than 6 hours of music playback but we shall see.

Lastly, the theme of the Galaxy Buds Pro is violet and it could be the colour theme for the next Galaxy S21. We expect more leaks to come out in the next few days so stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung could be unveiling their own debit card with finance management features on Q3 2020

It seems that Samsung might be launching their own debit card which comes equipped with a “money management platform”, which is expected to be unveiled somewhere around Q3 2020. While not much is known in regards to the pricing in order to sign up for the debit card, we do know that Samsung will be releasing more details in the next few weeks.

As expected, the Samsung debit card will most likely be seamlessly integrated with Samsung Pay which not only helps you keep track of your spending, you could also earn rewards based on your spending. With all that said, there is no official information in regards to when it will be available in Malaysia for now. What are your thoughts on Samsung hopping on the debit card bandwagon? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung could be working on a new Galaxy Fit that may launch with Galaxy Watch 3

As the Samsung Unpacked event draws closer, we're getting more info on upcoming products. A new one that's appeared lately could be a new smart band from the company. Sources claim that a new Samsung wearable was spotted on the US FCC and it could be a fitness tracker.

According to Android Authority, the device in question bears the model number SM-R220. For reference, the last year's Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit-e have the model number SM-R370 and SM-R375 respectively. We can also see from the diagram in FCC that this new model has a 150mAh, compared to the 120mAh battery in the Galaxy Fit. In other words, this new smart band could be a direct successor to the Galaxy Fit.

This new model also has the same shape and basic design of the Galaxy Fit. But it apparently uses physical pogo pins for charging instead of NFC, which is why some people believe it to be a lower-end model like the Galaxy Fit-e. Whether this is the case or if it'll launch along with the other Samsung wearables during Samsung Unpacked remains to be seen.

Mind you, we're speculating a bit here so do take this piece of news with a grain of salt. But with that said, would a new Galaxy Fit be something you'd be interested in? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Samsung could bring water resistance to more Galaxy A models next year

Earlier, it was reported that Samsung might equip some new A-series devices with Exynos chips that utilize the AMD mRDNA GPU. Now, it appears that the Korean tech giant is attempting to bring more flagship features to the budget lineup. This time, it would be water resistance.

According to the latest information, at least four Samsung Galaxy A models will feature water-resistant bodies next year. It's worth mentioning that some A-series devices like A72 and A52 already have the feature. Next year, the Galaxy A33 is said to be getting it as well, making it the cheapest Samsung device with an IP rating that arrives in 2022.

Giving the budget devices an IP rating might provide Samsung with another leg up over its competition from the likes of Xiaomi, as water resistance isn't a common feature among budget smartphones. However, the A-series smartphones might need to sacrifice something else to be in the water, such as an audio jack. Leaked renders of the Galaxy A33 published in November seemingly showcase the phone without the port.

What is your opinion on this article? Drop a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


Samsung could equip their upcoming smartphone with a 600MP camera in the future?

Based on a statement by @UniverseIce on Twitter, it seems that Samsung could potentially be working on a 600MP camera sensor which will be equipped embedded in Samsung smartphones in the future. While not much is known in regards to the release window of the aforementioned sensor, it does give us a better idea on what to expect as soon as it is available in the global market.

Furthermore, the image shown in the tweet seems to hint that the camera sensor will most likely provide better zooming capabilities, as well as presumably high framerate recording with resolutions up to 8K. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leaked info.

Samsung is really doing 600MP sensors! pic.twitter.com/vGgsfxsGGh

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the upcoming smartphone that will come equipped with the new camera sensor for now. What are your thoughts on owning a smartphone equipped with a 600MP camera? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung could finally upgrade to 45W fast charging for Galaxy S22 series

With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series coming soon, details about the new flagship series have been popping up fast. Specs like the chipset and storage capacity are all that surprising for most. But did you know that Samsung is finally upgrading its charger?

As spotted on the Samsung Netherlands website, the company now has a 45W power adapter for smartphones. There's a good chance that this is for the Galaxy S22 series smartphones. In other words, Samsung is finally upgrading its flagship series to 45W fast charging. For reference, the Galaxy S21 models only had 25W fast charging.

Earlier today, renders of the Galaxy S22+ were spotted, and the source also suggested that it would support 45W fast charging. While the standard Galaxy S22 might only support 25W, we can expect the Plus and Ultra variants to use the new charger. Besides the charger, the Galaxy S22 series should also come with the upcoming Exynos 2200 chipset in selected regions.

In my opinion, 45W is the sweet spot for the average user. It's fast enough for most, yet not too fast that you'd constantly overcharge your phone. But what do you think? Share your thoughts below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about the Galaxy S22 series.


Samsung could introduce adaptive Split UI at Galaxy Z Fold 3 launch

There's been plenty of rumours about the hardware features of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, but what about software? Well, the company could be working on an update for One UI. Specifically, this update would be relevant for devices with flexible displays.

According to Ice Universe, Samsung could be bringing a new adaptive UI to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. It's a new feature that will allow One UI to seamlessly transition between form factors. As you can see from the images, apps on the device will automatically adapt to changes in orientation and screen size. It even shows how users can manually adjust a split-screen.

If you ask us, this update could be meant for the company's rumoured Galaxy Z Slide rollable device. The idea is for the display to adjust automatically as you roll out the display. Besides that, the Split UI's screen-splitting feature could be useful for other devices, such as the Galaxy Z Fold series and Galaxy Tab tablets.

Of course, nothing has been confirmed so far. But Ice Universe is a rather reliable leaker, so we're inclined to believe this rumour. Having said that, what do you think about the Split UI? Would you find it useful? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Samsung could introduce sensor-shift image stabilization with future smartphones

Not only partnering with Olympus, it looks like future Samsung smartphones will also come with a different stabilization technology for photography. It is said that the company is planning to make use of sensor-shift image stabilization instead of optical image stabilization (OIS) when it comes to dealing with shaky footages.

This is not the first time we hear about this technology as the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max has used this for its ultra-wide-angle lens. It is said that sensor-shift stabilization moves the sensor itself, which will result in better stability and improve the image quality. Not only that, but the source also mentions that the smartphone maker has given budget phones like Galaxy A52 and A72 the OIS. Therefore, it looks like Samsung already has something new planned for its more premium offerings.

The OIS has been widely used in the industry for a long period of time. With the arrival of the sensor-shift stabilization, it is believed that we'll be seeing more smartphones switching in the near future. Furthermore, the source also claims that the upcoming iPhone series could have all of its models equipped with this camera feature as well.

Let us know what you think about this sensor-shift image stabilization on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting smartphone news.


Another source says no Leica cameras for OnePlus 9 series

A lot of rumours are leaks these days, but you know when one might not be accurate when you have conflicting info. Last month, a rumour claimed that OnePlus has been working with Leica on the cameras for the OnePlus 9 series. But now another source claims that the rumour is false.

For context, the rumour originally surfaced after OnePlus CEO Pete Lau mentioned that the company would improve its cameras. He specifically mentioned that the improvements both software and hardware will be worked on, which at least hints at new camera sensors. This could be why some started claiming that Leica could be a working partner, as wild rumours tend to get people excited.

I don't know who started this rumor, but OnePlus is NOT in a partnership with Leica regarding the OnePlus 9 Series cameras.This rumor is false. I wanted to get this cleared as I have read about it multiple times now.

In regards to that, tech journalist and frequent leaker Max Jambor said that the rumour is false. However, he did not provide any evidence against this claim either, so it's the word of two relatively well-known leakers against each other. For now, we'll have to wait and see how OnePlus responds to these rumours.

Having said that, is there's a camera brand you'd like to see work with your favourite smartphone brand? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on the OnePlus 9 series.


Samsung could launch 2 wearables in 2021, including a fitness watch

Earlier this week, there was a rumour suggesting that Samsung could fall back to Google's Wear OS for some of its wearables. In fact, there may be as many as two of them, bearing the model numbers SM-R86x and SM-R87x. Now, sources suggest that one of these may be fitness watches.

According to GalaxyClub, Samsung's internal codenames for the two wearable devices are 'Wise' and 'Fresh'. It's speculated that the former would be a classic watch model, while the latter would be a fitness tracker. If that's true, these could be the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 3 and a new Samsung Gear device.

There hasn't been a Gear series device since the GearSport

It's also noted that the two model numbers previously found are both for the same device, which means it would have two variants. Our guess is that this is for the Galaxy Watch Active 3 in two different sizes. Anyway, at least one of Samsung's new wearables could use Google's Wear OS.

A return of the more fitness-focused Samsung smartwatch should be great news for fitness enthusiasts. But would you be interested in that, or the more classic looking Galaxy Watch Active 3? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Samsung could launch a 200MP ISOCELL camera sensors in 2021

It's hard to see completely new features being added to smartphones these days. Like it or not, most companies are just pushing for higher numbers to try to impress us. That's the same for the mobile photography space, with sources claiming that Samsung will have a 200MP camera sensor in 2021.

According to Ice Universe, Samsung will be launching more ISOCELL camera sensors in 2021, including one with 200MP. It was rumoured way back in April 2020 that Samsung had plans to develop a 600MP sensor, with some details mentioned in a recent leak. As such, it's not all that surprising that a 200MP sensor may already be in the production stage.

Samsung ISOCELL will launch many innovative sensors in 2021.200MP is coming soon.

However, one of the rumours from last year also suggested that there would be a 150MP ISOCELL sensor made for flagship smartphones. We still haven't seen any device sporting such a camera sensor yet, so if it's even remotely true then we could see this appear first before a 200MP sensor is made available.

For now, it's mostly rumours and speculations being quoted, but don't be surprised if you do see a smartphone with a 150MP or 200MP camera later this year. Aside from camera resolutions, what other camera features would you like to see improved this year? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates like this.


Samsung could launch a 65W charger soon as its fastest charger ever

Samsung hasn't been aggressively working on fast-charge solutions compared with other smartphone manufacturers that have introduced over 100W fast charge technology. Other than the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra that support 45W, it is hard to see its other smartphones achieving anything more than 25W. Now, things might be changing after a 65W Samsung charger was spotted on TUV listing.

According to the source, the 65W charger comes with a model number EP-TA865 and it was first spotted back in September 2020. By supporting 20 volts at 3.25 amps, it would allow supported devices to charge at 65W becoming the fastest that Samsung has ever offered. It is also said to support USB PD PPS, a real-time voltage negotiation standard that should improve charging performance.

Sadly, it's unlikely that the smartphone manufacturer will include the charger in the box of upcoming devices as it has opted for the 'green solution'. Therefore, let's hope that Samsung's first 65W charger will not have a price tag that can hurt our wallets.

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


Samsung could launch a folding smartphone with dual-fold design this year

It is no doubt that Samsung will continue to launch folding smartphones this year according to previous rumours. However, it looks like the Korean tech giant is trying to deliver something new by offering a new folding mechanism in the upcoming device. It is said that the company will be the first to offer a dual-fold design in the industry.

According to Nikkei Asia, Samsung is working on a smartphone that can be folded in two places. It is also found out that the firm has submitted several patent applications for the design. Therefore, it is likely that we'll be seeing a new form factor from the upcoming Galaxy foldable smartphone.

Other than that, it is claimed that the screen can have an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 18:9 when unfolded. It is worth mentioning that Xiaomi has also shown a prototype of such a smartphone two years ago, but it seems like Samsung is the one who is ready to step into the game first. Furthermore, Samsung is also planning to sell over 10 million foldable smartphones this year compared with around 3.5 million units last year.

Let us know if you're excited to see a new folding mechanism offered by Samsung on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest smartphone news.


Samsung could launch a new Wireless Charger Hub with Galaxy S23 series next year

Samsung is said to launch a new version of the charging pad next year. The company debuted the Wireless Charger Trio in 2020 with the Galaxy Note 20 series. It allows charging three devices simultaneously. Recently, Dutch publication GalaxyClub spotted a new charging accessory in development, and it goes by the name Wireless Charger Hub, hinting at an upgrade to what we had in 2020.

With model number EP-P9500, the Wireless Charger Hub is expected to do what its name suggests by allowing multiple devices to get charged at once. The charger could arrive with the Galaxy S23 series if nothing went wrong. However, there's not much information regarding the product at this moment, and we could only wait for more rumours to surface in the coming months.

The Wireless Charger Trio is certainly long overdue by now. It came with a large flat surface for a smartphone and a pair of TWS earbuds, plus a recessed circular area for smartwatches. It's unsure if the upcoming product will follow this design, but Samsung has to make some tweaks for sure due to the design flaw in the latest Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. The wearable's D-Buckle strap doesn't bend or move freely along the watch lugs, preventing it from sitting on a flat surface. Samsung even developed a Wireless Charger Cradle to address the issue.

The idea of a charger that charges multiple devices is always exciting, and we wonder how Samsung will execute it this time. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Samsung could launch laptop powered by an Exynos chipset with AMD GPU

The last time we've seen an ARM-based Samsung laptop was in 2019

Some companies have been developing ARM-based PCs in recent years. Apple already has a few with its Apple M1-based Mac, and even local company SNS Network has one called the JOI Book SK3000. But a laptop like that from big companies would be very appealing.

In fact, it seems that Samsung may just have such a model in the works. According to ZDNet Korea (via Engadget), the company has plans to release an ARM-based Windows 10 laptop in Q3 2021. Mind you, an ARM-based laptop from Samsung isn't new, as there was the Galaxy Book S from 2019. But this new model will be using new hardware.

All ARM-based Windows 10 laptops so far have come with a Qualcomm chipset

While the Galaxy Book S used Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx chipset, the rumoured model will be powered by an Exynos chipset. On top of that, the chipset is expected to feature an integrated AMD GPU. It's unknown if this iGPU would be powerful enough to play games. But it should at least make it easier to do basic graphics or video rendering.

Apple's new M1 Macs may work well with macOS, but ARM-based Windows 10 laptops haven't had the same success. Fortunately, Microsoft has been working on a solution. But what kind of expectations do you have for this rumoured Samsung laptop performs? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for future updates.


Samsung could look to launch more affordable 5G smartphones in 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to many industries and affected businesses. One of the industries that have been affected is the smartphone industry, which has seen global sales fall by about almost 14%. To counteract the negative effects, Samsung is reportedly looking to launch more affordable 5G smartphones in 2020.

According to Sammobile, has plans to launch more Galaxy A and Galaxy M series devices to recover from the decline in its smartphone sales. The company has already unveiled 5G variants of the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 smartphones, though they are available only in selected markets. Considering that 5G was previously available only in the brand's flagship smartphones, this is a good way for the company to bring 5G devices to the mass market.

While the proliferation of 5G devices globally was only a matter of time, industry sources claim that the coronavirus crisis has pushed things forward. As far as the more developed countries - like Samsung's home country of South Korea - are concerned, having more mid-range devices with 5G capabilities will accelerate the adoption of 5G. Of course, it's still far from being available in even entry-level devices.

However, these mid-range 5G devices are mostly released in countries where 5G coverage is rapidly growing. For example, the Galaxy A51 and A71 in Malaysia aren't of the 5G variant. After all, 5G coverage is very limited in Malaysia, so 5G adoption is going to be slow.

Having said that, we look forward to 5G becoming more widespread in Malaysia and hope that these cheaper 5G smartphones will launch here too. But what do you think about this? Do you consider 5G an important feature to have? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Samsung could potentially release the Samsung Galaxy S21 series by end of 2020

It seems that a recent report by sammobile.com seems to hint that Samsung could be unveiling the Galaxy S21 series smartphone before the end of 2020. While there is no official information on the Malaysia release date, we have a good reason to believe that the launch will be happening around December this year.

Unfortunately, there is no news on the exact tech specs, local pricing, as well as which market it will be available as for purchase. Do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Samsung possibly unveiling the Galaxy S21 series before the end of 2020? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung could put the address bar at the bottom of a mobile web browser like Apple

If you have adopted iOS 15, you should have probably encountered the odd address bar placement at the bottom of the Safari mobile web browser. Thankfully, there's an option for you to revert it back to the original but for some weird reason, Samsung is copying Apple with the same option as well.

According to The Verge's Deputy Editor, this address bar layout by Samsung was discovered in a Samsung Internet beta app. Available across Samsung's Galaxy phones as a beta test, the option can be found in the layout and menu settings of the default mobile web browser preference. Like Apple, Galaxy users can opt between the bottom or top address bar.

well gee samsung, I wonder why you suddenly decided to add this option now to your browser, I just can't fathom a guess pic.twitter.com/WTTI98OwQv

Since it's still in beta, there's no telling if this feature will see the light of the day. Initially, Apple's version was thought to be permanent until the users gave their feedback on having the classic address bar. On that note, Google and Microsoft have tested this before as well.

Do you fancy the address bar located at the bottom of the web browser? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung could reduce launch price of Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3

Back in April, Samsung reduced the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Z Flip. It's believed that this is in anticipation of the upcoming new models. But if that's the case, then what if the new models - the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 - are also cheaper?

According to Sammobile, sources claim that Samsung will be reducing the launch prices by up to 20%. For your information, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Z Flip 5G launched for RM7999 and RM5888, respectively. If the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 were to be cheaper by 20%, we'll be seeing launch prices of around RM6399 and RM4710.

However, Samsung is more likely to set the prices of the new model to be on par with its discounted predecessors. In other words, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 could retail for RM6999 in Malaysia, while the Z Flip 3 would be priced at RM3999. If this rumour is accurate, Samsung fans who are patient can afford to wait for the new models, which are definitely going to perform better.

Of course, price rumours like this aren't all that reliable, so take it with a healthy pinch of salt. Having said that, would you rather get a Samsung foldable device now or wait for possibly cheaper successors? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates on this.


Chinese New Year 2022 is coming up and some of us might be visiting family this year as usual. It's the time of the year when we get to sit back and hang out with relatives. Some of us play cards or mahjong, while others just chill by watching CNY movies.

For gamers, CNY is probably not going to stop you from gaming. So if you're looking for a new laptop that lets you game on the go, you might want something like the MSI Katana GF66. Today, we'll tell you the 4 reasons why the MSI Katana GF66 is the gaming companion you need this CNY.

The red-illuminated keyboard is a nice touch!

Cool gadgets and flashy colours can turn the heads of many and the MSI Katana GF66 can do something similar for you this CNY. This is a gaming laptop that is designed to look stylish. Although it's not a small laptop at 15.6-inch, it's not too heavy and has a sleek black design that will surely get your relatives asking about it. Moreover, it has a red-illuminated keyboard that gives it that visual edge.

If you play games like first-person shooters, you'll want a gaming laptop like the Katana GF66 to keep you ahead. This laptop comes with a Full HD display that can output a refresh rate of 144Hz, which ensures that you can enjoy buttery smooth visuals even during an intense Apex Legends match.

Buttery smooth visuals with high refresh rates

Having smooth visuals is also important because it's less strenuous on your eyes, so you can game longer. But if the 144Hz refresh rate is not enough, you can also get a variant with a 240Hz refresh rate display. Combined with this gaming laptop's powerful specs, you'll always get to enjoy stutter-free gaming.

The visuals in a game are only half of the experience. After all, what's a video game without incredible BGMs and sound effects? A good gaming laptop should have great audio to go with the visuals, and the MSI Katana GF66 delivers. It features Nahimic by Steelseries speakers that can deliver virtual surround sound when you're in games. On top of that, this laptop has Hi-Res Audio so you can immerse yourself in lossless music.

Nahimic audio provides you with virtual surround sound

Top-notch hardware for better performance

Of course, what's a gaming laptop if it can't perform? The MSI Katana GF66 is no slouch in this area as it packs a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, at least 16GB of DDR4 RAM (3200MHz), and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. The new RTX 30 series GPU also comes with Nvidia DLSS and ray-tracing, which greatly enhances performance in games and visual fidelity. With this kind of hardware, you can play the toughest triple-A game without any issue!

Moreover, MSI included the Cooler Boost 5 Technology on this laptop. This cooling system consists of six redesigned heat pipes, as well as two fans for the CPU and CPU to deliver greater cooling. With this setup, the laptop can keep running on a high level of performance without thermal throttling.

Before we forget, one of the best things to note about this gaming laptop is the pricing. Gaming laptops with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU could easily cost more than RM8000, but you can grab the variant of the MSI Katana GF66 with this GPU at just RM6499. In my opinion, that's a pretty good CNY deal!

If you're interested, MSI Malaysia's CNY Promo is now ongoing until 13 February 2022. There are of course many other bundles and deals available, so do visit the promo website for more details. For more promos and deals like this, do stick around with us at TechNave.com.


Another successful midnight launch event by PLAY Interactive Asia at Sunway Pyramid

Young fans celebrating the midnight launch

Once again, PLAY Interactive Asia held another midnight game launch event this time at Galactic Laser, Sunway Pyramid and it was open to the public, especially fans of the popular gaming franchise Call of Duty. It was reported that more than a 100 gamers have pre-ordered the latest franchise installment - Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.

The queue started as early as 8PM with some fun activities for the gamers while waiting, such as playing the game demo, playing a shooting range and running through a short skirmish inside the Galactic Laser battle room. Fans who pre-ordered the game also stood a chance to win a lucky draw.

Here are some of the pictures taken last night below:

A zombie cosplayer disturbing a gamer at the game demo section

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Samsung could replace the Galaxy S22 Ultra with Galaxy S22 Note

The return of the Galaxy Note series is still a mystery as Samsung has never spoken about it. It also seems like there is a majority of users who demand the smartphone series to be back in the market. Therefore, is the company secretly making it happen or what? Now, the latest information has come, and it claims that the next Galaxy S22 Ultra could launch as the Galaxy S22 Note.

The information came from FrontTron, who has a good track record of Samsung-related leaks. It also aligns with previous reports suggested that the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra might feature an S Pen slot. If it's accurate, Samsung could have decided to ditch the Ultra variant and give it a new label.

The device could also feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with 12GB or 16GB RAM. For storage, it could offer 256GB and 512GB options. Besides that, it's also expected to have a 108MP primary sensor accompanied by a 12MP ultrawide camera and two telephoto sensors. Lastly, it could pack a 5,000mAh battery plus 45W fast charging too.

Are you happy for the Note to return in this form? Leave a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Samsung could return to the original naming convention for the new foldables

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is just one blink of an eye away. However, the rumours still wouldn't stop rushing onto the internet. According to this new report, the new Galaxy folding devices might have a name change, but it's not something that we've not heard of before.

If you recall, the naming convention of the first generation of Galaxy folding devices didn't feature the letter 'Z', as it was as simple as 'Galaxy Fold'. However, after that, the company added the letter starting with the first clamshell folding device, with the name 'Galaxy Z Flip'. Now, it seems that the Korean tech giant would return to the original naming strategy by taking away the letter.

Tipster SnoopyTech is the one who gives out the information. It's said that the decision may have to do with the letter Z being synonymous with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Russian military painted its tanks and trucks with the letter. The nation's state-controlled international TV network RT is also selling merchandise with the Z branding. Therefore, the letter is seen as a symbol of the war, which leads people around the world, especially those closer to Ukraine, to want to avoid associating themselves with it.

No matter what reason, we think it's still best to remove the 'Z', which also makes it sound less weird. What about you? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Samsung could roll out a new smartphone with rollable display in 2021

Display technology has been advancing a lot and it's cool to see companies like Samsung adopt the use of foldable displays. But another unique form factor is on the way and Samsung is aiming to release an actual product featuring it. Specifically, sources claim that Samsung is developing a device that will have a rollable display.

According to HeraldCorp (via Mspoweruser), Samsung could be the world's first company to launch such a device. The idea behind rollable phones is that you have a single display that can be 'extended'. When you need the extra width, you can pull it out of a special housing that stores the rest of the display. Allegedly, a prototype was revealed to selected media at CES 2020 earlier this year, though no images were ever revealed so we don't know what it would look like.

Of course, Samsung isn't the only company working on such a product. We've seen rumours claiming that TCL and LG are also working on a smartphone with a rollable display, so we won't know which company will win this race yet. LG may even be ahead of the race, as it has already announced the world's first rollable OLED TV, which shows that they have an idea of how to get the technology to work.

As usual, a lot of the above is pure speculation, so please take the news with a grain of salt. With that said, what's your opinion on rollable display? Would you be interested in such a device over a foldable one? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Samsung could skip 4nm manufacturing process and go straight for 3nm

Aerial view of Samsung factories in Hwaseong

For those familiar with mobile devices, you'll often see the terms 7nm or 5nm. These are the process nodes that chip makers have to manufacture components like mobile chipsets. For Samsung, new reports claim that Samsung could be looking to skip the 4nm process and go straight for 3nm in other to beat TSMC to the punch.

According to ITHome (via Digitimes), Samsung wants to close the gap with TSCM by skipping the 4nm node entirely. Allegedly, the company could be aiming for the 3nm process node to be ready sometime in 2021, which would give them a 1-year advantage over TSMC. If successful, Samsung can take the technological lead and claw back some much-needed market share. It could even mean new Exynos chipsets that can outperform Snapdragon ones.

Of course, such a decision carries some risk. It has been reported that Samsung has already started putting investment into the 4nm process node, so abandoning it now would mean that investment is wasted. Should there already be customers who want to order components made under the 4nm node, Samsung would lose some revenue before the 3nm process is ready.

Whether this report is true remains to be seen, but even if true it's hard to tell if the strategy will pay off for Samsung. Hopefully, Samsung can succeed as competition in the market could result in cheaper components, which could reflect on product pricing. For more updates on this or other news on the latest tech and gadgets, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung could start ditching the chargers for the Galaxy A and M series this year

When Apple became the first phone company to ditch the charging brick, it didn't take long for many tech enthusiasts and other brands to mock its decision. However, other brands also started imitating Apple's method and that includes Samsung.

Although there's no official word yet, a few mobile retailers in Europe have reported that a few selected Galaxy A-series models won't come with a box. According to sources, the Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A23 are the first to start in the lineup. Rumours have it that the Galaxy M23 and Galaxy M33 could also be affected.

In 2021, Samsung ditched the charging brick as well for the Galaxy S21 series. Just like Apple, Samsung also said it was for the sake of sustainability and has plans for other lineups during an interview. Whether it's really for the environment or whatnot, we won't be surprised if there aren't any more chargers coming in the Galaxy A and Galaxy M series boxes.

That being said, we won't be surprised if Xiaomi does this too and so as other brands. But what do you think of having no chargers for the mid-range and entry-level devices? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung could unveil Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 on 3 August 2021

If you recall, there was a rumour suggesting that Samsung would be unveiling a few new devices in August. We now have another source that backs this claim and added that the upcoming Samsung Unpacked will be held on 3 August 2021.

Yesterday, Max Weinbach posted a vague statement that hinted at the Samsung launch. From what we gather, Samsung is expected to reveal a total of four devices. These include the Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Watch 4, and Galaxy Watch Active 4. Last year, Samsung unveiled a couple of devices during its 5 August 2020 event, so this new sounds quite credible.

On 8/3 2 3s will be released with 2 4s as well

It should be noted that this was when Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 20 series. Since the Galaxy S21 FE is supposed to take the place of the Galaxy Note series this year, we could see that device launched too. Samsung could also be looking to reveal other products, but we don't have any confirmation on that yet.

Weinbach's leaks are quite reliable, so the date is probably accurate. Still, we suggest taking this leak with a grain of salt. Speaking of which, what do you hope to see from Samsung at the next Unpacked event? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


Samsung could unveil a new budget phone called the Galaxy F12 very soon

Based on a statement by sammobile, it seems that Samsung could potentially unveil a new budget smartphone called the Galaxy F12 in the Indian market somewhere in the near future. While there’s no news on the exact release date of the aforementioned smartphone, we do know that it will most likely be unveiled by either then end of 2020 or early 2021.

Furthermore, there’s no information on the tech specs other than it might be similar to the lower-end Galaxy A series smartphones. Do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the Galaxy F12 for now. With all that said, would you be interested in getting the phone as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung could unveil new Galaxy Book laptops on the same day as Galaxy S23 series

If nothing went wrong, the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S23 series would arrive on 1 February. Besides the next-generation flagship devices, Samsung might also renew another lineup, the Galaxy Book laptops, by presenting them on the same day as the Galaxy S23 phones.

According to SamMobile, the upcoming high-end laptops will feature improved specifications and software features compared to the current Galaxy Book 2 series. The laptops are also expected to get powered by Intel's 13th Gen processors. There is not much information regarding the laptops, but we could refer to the current series to get an idea of what the new ones might offer.

The current Galaxy Book 2 series features 13 to 15-inch AMOLED displays with Full HD resolution and 400 nits of brightness. Powering them are the 12th generation Intel Core i7 and Core i5 CPUs, paired with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage. Furthermore, there's also a USB-C 65W rapid charging.

What do you want to see from the new Galaxy Book series? Drop a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


Samsung could unveil the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 around April 2021

Based on a statement by Twitter user @DSCCRoss, there could be a high chance that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 will most likely be unveiled around April 2021. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs and pricing, it will most likely be a huge step up compared to its predecessor.

Furthermore, our source also mentioned that the Z Flip 2 will not be unveiled at the same time as the Samsung Galaxy S21 series because the S series will be unveiled around January or February next year. There’s no news on the tech specs, other than it will come equipped with an Ultra Thin Glass display.

The Z Flip 2 will not be launched with the S21, but it will be launched in the spring. I am impressed with the upgrades it will get.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Would you be interested in getting the Galaxy Z Flip 2 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung could use its fast MRAM technology for wearables

Smartphones may be the devices we write about the most, but wearables are also rather popular. This is why companies have developments in that area so that they can improve the smartwatches we wear. In particular, Samsung wants to use MRAM with wearables.

According to The Elec, magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) has a smaller die size than the SRAM currently used in wearables. Its use will allow Samsung to fit more memory modules in the same space, which should greatly enhance performance. Besides that, MRAM should deliver significantly faster read and write speeds.

For those who are unaware, MRAM chips are normally used in the IoT and AI fields. But it may take some time before if Samsung wants to use it in consumer tech. Fortunately, the global MRAM market is expected to grow to USD 1.2 billion (~RM4.89 billion) by 2024, which means we will see consumer products in a few years.

In short, MRAM could provide better overall performance. If that's the case, what more would you like a wearable to be able to do with all the extra power? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Another variant of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G spotted using a SD865 Plus chipset

Based on a statement by a user on weibo, it seems that another variant of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G has been spotted and it seems to come equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus chipset. Not only that, based on the source the smartphone is expected to be unveiled alongside the Note 20 series during the Galaxy Unpacked event which might be held on 5 August 2020.

To go into more detail in terms of the tech spec, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G variant is expected to also come equipped with a 6.5-inch foldable AMOLED 2636 x 1080 display, 12MP + 10MP camera as well as a 12MP selfie camera for taking selfies and video calls. Similar to the previous Galaxy Z Flip smartphone, upcoming Z Flip 5G will come equipped with a 2500mAh and a 704mAh battery which brings the total battery capacity to 3204mAh.

With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leaks. Furthermore, there is no official news on the Malaysia release date, complete tech specs, and local pricing for now.

Would you be interested in getting the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung debut their Pink Gold versions of Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in Korea

If you fancy the gold version of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge that we shared in the past, this new Pink Gold version from Samsung might be to your liking too. Samsung recently debuted their Pink Gold edition of Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge for Korea, with the only difference being the colour, while the tech specs remain the same. So you will still be getting Samsung own's Exynos 8890 SoC, 12MP Dual Pixel Camera and water resistant body.

On top of Pink Gold, there are four other available colours that Samsung initially offered, such as Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, White Pearl and Silver Titanium. No Malaysia release dates but just like in the past where Samsung released the Pink Gold version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, it should not be long until the Pink Gold S7 and S7 edge reach Malaysia too.


Samsung demos flame-proof flexible solid state battery

In line with their flexible displays, Samsung recently demoed their new flexible battery technology. Rather than create a bendable battery in the form of a cable Samsung are using a non-liquid electrolyte for their batteries which while being not a liquid still follows the shape of whatever object or case you put it into. This sort of battery in a pouch offers even more versatility as you can now have the battery in anything with some space. The other cool thing about it is that due to the nature of the material it cannot overheat and start a fire even under the most extreme conditions. No details on pricing or Malaysia release dates but we should see some models offering the new Samsung battery technology soon (or next year).


Samsung developed new UFS 4.0 with speeds of up to 23.2Gbps per lane

In just within two years, Samsung has once again made a breakthrough in developing another new Universal Flash Storage (UFS). You will be seeing more UFS 4.0 solutions in future devices and it has just received the JEDEC Board of Director's approval.

Taken from Samsung Semiconductor's Twitter account, Samsung said that the new UFS 4.0's improved performance and power efficiency can offer a speed of up to 23.2Gbps per lane. Compared with UFS 3.0, the delivery is twice as much and is suitable for 5G smartphones that require a big load of data processing, as well as AR and VR.

BREAKING: Samsung has developed the industry's highest performing Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 4.0 storage solution, which has received JEDEC® board of director approval. What is UFS 4.0 and what does it mean for the future of storage? Read on to learn more. pic.twitter.com/4Wxdu0J2PD

Moreover, the UFS 4.0 can deliver a reading speed of up to 4,200MB/s and a sequential writing speed of up to 2,800MB/s. Thanks to Samsung's own advanced 7th-Gen V-NAND technology, it's also able to deliver a sequential read speed of 6.0MB/s per mA. That's a 46% improvement from its predecessor.

Lastly, the UFS 4.0 will be more compact than the UFS 3.0, measuring in 11 x 13 x 1mm only which will allow more space for devices. It even comes with up to 1TB of space which is most impressive. Samsung will begin to mass-produce it during the third quarter of 2022 so I guess we can expect devices to feature that by the end of the year. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung developing their own GPU booster for mobile gaming

Recently Samsung filed a trademark for a software named the “Neuro Game Booster”, which we presume is their very own implementation of a game optimizer, similar to that of Huawei’s GPU Turbo Technology. Based on the list of goods and services section, there is a mention of an “Artificial Intelligence Software”, which means that this technology by Samsung could be using the Neural Processing Unit that is embedded in the upcoming Exynos 9820 chipset to increase performance while gaming.

However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt as there was no official statement by Samsung as of now. The Samsung Galaxy S10 series is due to be released by middle February next month, so stay tuned for more updates.


Samsung developing under display camera technology for future devices

Samsung Galaxy S10+, for illustration purposes only

Samsung has announced that they will be working on a technology, that will allow front-facing selfie cameras to be placed under the display which will give future Samsung devices a much more cleaner look and a higher screen-to-body ratio.

Having the camera under the display, will not only improve the looks of the device but also allow it to have better water resistance compared to other devices with a pop-up camera.

Based on my understanding of Samsung’s display technology, once the camera is placed under the display the device will turn off power to the pixels that are directly above the image sensor which allows it to capture what’s in front of it without hindrance. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung device with Exynos 2300 could be Galaxy S23 FE

Do you miss Samsung's fan edition devices? Early in April, it was rumoured that the company could bring it back later this year with the Galaxy S23 FE. It was also suggested that the device could feature the Exynos 2200 chipset, but that might not necessarily be true.

According to GSMArena, Samsung has an upcoming smartphone with a chipset that could be the Exynos 2300. In the Geekbench record, the device featured a model number SM-S919O and an unusual 9-core CPU. This matches the specs of Samsung's upcoming flagship chipset, which is expected to feature a 1+4+4 CPU configuration of 1x Cortex-X3, 4x Cortex-A715, and 4x Cortex-A515 CPU cores. For extra reference, the Galaxy S21 FE sported the Exynos 2100 chipset. As such, it's reasonable to expect the Galaxy S23 FE to also come with an Exynos chipset.

This unknown device could be the Galaxy S23 FE

In comparison, the Exynos 2200 has a 1+3+4 configuration, while next year's Exynos 2400 is expected to have a 1+2+3+4 configuration for a 10-core CPU. Mind you, this isn't enough to suggest the unknown device is the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. However, the only flagship-class devices that Samsung hasn't unveiled in 2023 would be the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5. If you ask me, those two devices would likely feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 instead of the new Exynos chipset.

Of course, this is all highly speculative, so feel free to take this news with a grain of salt. Is Samsung planning to launch a Galaxy S23 FE this year, and would it feature the Exynos 2300 chipset? We'll probably find out in the coming months. Until then, stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on the latest smartphones.