Rumours: Microsoft teases new Surface Book 2?

A teaser image was posted by Microsoft today on their Instagram account, it shows a part of a device's QWERTY keyboard, most probably a Surface device, but it should be noted that Microsoft doesn't have any Surface device that looks like that.

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The image above doesn't really show a lot, but it's believed to be a Surface Book 2 since there's a hinge design in there that allows the device to lie flat 180-degrees on the keyboard, which the current Surface Book doesn't have. In addition, according to Windows Central, the teaser is meant to demonstrate some ideas for the upcoming Surface Book 2 and it's designed for working employees.

With this teaser image, the Surface Book 2 is expected to arrive before the end of the year. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Microsoft to license the Nokia brand to Foxconn

A rumour is circulating out of China that Microsoft, the current owner of the Nokia phone brand, is intending to close the division inside the company handling the brand and will licence the brand to Foxconn Corporation. Microsoft owns the right to use the Nokia name for smartphones until 2024, according to the deals when they owned the latter in 2014.

This may not bode well for employees at Microsoft handling Nokia, but it will definitely bode well for the news of the upcoming Surface phone. The same rumour said that the closing of Microsoft Mobile will result in the team being folded into the Surface group.

Foxconn is a big conglomerate that builds motherboards, parts and OEMs for smartphone brands. One of the biggest names under their hat is Apple.


Rumours: Microsoft to reveal Lumia 730 and Lumia 830 at IFA 2014?

Microsoft recently sent out invites to their upcoming event at the IFA 2014 in September. The invite clearly shows a PureView sensor, hinting that a device with a PureView camera will be revealed at the event. The most obvious device could be the Lumia 830 which while a midrange device, could come with a 20.1MP PureView camera. Other rumoured tech specs for the Lumia 830 includes a 4.5-inch display with 720p pixel resolution. Another device said to be coming at the event could be the Lumia 730 or Lumia Superman, which has been dubbed as the company's Selfie smartphone, perhaps due to the rumoured 5MP front camera. Other tech specs and features for the Lumia 730 include a quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM and a 4.7-inch display with 720p pixel resolution. The Microsoft event is set for 4 September 2014 and while this rumour could be true, do take it with good pinch of salt. It could just as likely be the reveal for the next device to hold the 41MP PureView sensor said to be going out with the Lumia 1020. Stay tuned for more developments.[Source]


Rumours: Microsoft working on Surface Mini, Surface 2 and Surface Pro

Microsoft continues slogging on with their Surface range of tablets as reports show that Microsoft are currently working on 3 new Surface tablets. Surface Pro 2 will be the Intel Haswell refresh of the current Surface Pro while the Surface 2 will be the revamp (hopefully replacement) for the Surface RT tablet. The third Surface tablet looks to be something in the 7-inch to 8-inch range as it will be named the Surface Mini. Perhaps Microsoft is getting impatient for other manufacturers to come out with their 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablets and is working on a reference design. However, if the Surface Mini gets priced much higher than the others but has the same tech specs this won't serve Microsoft very well.

So far, tech specs and features for the Surface Pro 2 include 4GB / 8GB storage, the aforementioned Intel Haswell Core i5 processor, 2 hours extra battery life and nearly exactly the same design. We're hoping Microsoft have learnt their lesson with the Surface RT and will improve with the Surface 2, but we wouldn't put it past Microsoft to continue slogging a Windows RT that no one wants. No Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet, but we continue to hope that Microsoft will price their Surface tablets realistically if they intend to penetrate the maturing tablet market.


Rumours: Microsoft working on a foldable smartphone?

Do you remember the days of the flip phones? Well, it’s said that Microsoft is developing something similar, an unknown Surface Phone that could be “the next big thing”. Moreover, the so-called Surface Phone has “around” for about four years now, and with a new patent submitted by Microsoft last week, things should get really interesting.

As seen in the patent application, it mentions a device that can be folded into 2; how this is done is that the device is supported by several hinges located at the side edge of the phone; and this allows the device to actually fold to each other and even rotate. Check out the images below:

Of course, most of the time concepts from patent applications don’t always make it to the final stages of the product. But the fact remains that this is the only device that has a folding capability in the works by Microsoft, and who knows; maybe they could bring back to the flip phones of the 90’s and change the game. Stay tuned for more Microsoft news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Midrange Sony Xperia G and Xperia D-series leaked

It appears that Sony could be coming out with more midrange smartphones as new images of some Sony smartphones have recently leaked. Coming courtesy of @vizileaks these images include the Sony Xperia G and the Sony Xperia D-series. Both seem to share the same monolithic look and metal power button but the tech specs differ somewhat. The Sony Xperia G tech specs include what looks to be a 5-inch display with a design and size more or less the same as the Sony Xperia Z1. Tech specs and features for the Sony Xperia D-Series on the other hand is a bit mroe detailed which includes a 4.8-inch screen, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 8MP rear camera and LTE connectivity. No news on Malaysia pricing or release dates but both phones are expected to be announced at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2014.


Rumours: Monster ZTE Nubia Z9 appears on TENAA with 8GB RAM and 3.5GHz processor?

Usually when smartphones appear on China's TENAA it almost always means that it is confirmed. However, a recent entry for the ZTE Nubia Z9 is one of the few rather dubious posts as it is reported as having 8GB of RAM and a 3.5GHz processor. One of the reasons why we think TENAA could be a bit incorrect this time around is the listed 3.5GHz processor is just a combination of the 2GHz and 1.5GHz set of quad-core processors for the octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor previously listed for the ZTE Nubia Z9. We're still unsure how 3GB RAM became 8GB of RAM but it seems unlikely that ZTE would make the jump from 4GB RAM straight to 8GB. Other rather suspicious tech specs include a dual 8MP rear camera as opposed to the 16MP rear camera previously reported (the pictures also show only a single camera). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details were revealed but ZTE is expected to launch a device on 6 May 2015 so we shouldn't have to wait long to find out for sure.


Rumours: More 2K display Vivo Xplay 3S Tech specs appear - 3GB RAM, f/1.8 camera, HiFi audio, 4G LTE

While the Vivo Xplay 3S may well be the first smartphone to offer a 2K display (apparently with 2560 x 1440 pixel resolutions), it seems that it will also pack in a number of other high-end hardware and tech specs as well. While the 5.7-inch 2K display seems more than enough, other tech specs include a tweaked Snapdragon 800 chipset and processor using the MSM8974AB version with higher clocked graphics. The full and very notable tech specs for the Vivo Xplay 3S at this point now include:

Still no news on how much this rather high-end smartphone might cost, but if it looks to make much of dent in China's price oriented market we expect it to be quite low compared to some of the other better known brands. Also no news about Malaysia release dates but it should probably be available with some of the Mobile Mega Mall sellers as soon as it comes out.[Source]


Rumours: More 64-bit ASUS MeMo Pad 8 testing appears

The ASUS MeMo Pad 8 ME181C remains the world's first 64-bit Android tablet and we've been getting quite a few leaks recently as to the performance and tech specs for this tablet. Truth be told we were quite curious how the real life performance of the tablet really is and our Anonymous tipster obliged with some screenshots of Asphalt 8: Airborne and a description of his or her experience with it. According to this tipster, the performance doesn't match with the performance on the benchmarks as the game lags and stutters trying to run. This doesn't match with the performance of tablet having an AnTuTu score of 32000+ so we concluded that the firmware for the tablet still hasn't been optimized completely yet. We have noticed similar performance when trying out the engineering sample for the ASUS ZenFone 5 where the real-life performance does not match with the benchmark performance. There are also camera samples as well which show similar problems as well that you can check out for yourself below:

Performance in Asphalt 8: Airborne has lags and stutters which doesn't match with benchmarks

Still no news yet on any Malaysia release dates or pricing, but what our Anonymous Tipster has is probably another engineering sample, like the ASUS ZenFone 5 engineering sample we managed to get our hands on earlier. We expect the new 64-bit powered ASUS MeMo Pad 8 tablets to arrive in Malaysia sometime after August 2014 with pricing about RM100 to RM200 higher than the currently available ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (which goes for around RM550 to RM600).


Rumours: More Affordable BlackBerry Z5 Pops Up?

While the BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 are getting reasonable response, many just won't buy them simply because they are too expensive. For that reason we've seen the lower end and probably more affordable BlackBerry Q5 come up. Taking a cue from the Q5 it looks like there may be a similar more affordable model for the BlackBerry Z10 called appropriately the BlackBerry Z5.Images showing off the BlackBerry Z5 have recently popped up and from the looks of it seems to have a slightly smaller touchscreen compared to the Z10. While there has been no news on actual tech specs we're assuming that it is going to be on the same level as the BlackBerry Q5. The BlackBerry Z5 is likely to be powered by the BlackBerry OS 10 but no other details such as pricing or availability have been revealed. As always, this could be real or just another rumour so take this with a grain of salt.


All-new ROG Strix motherboards by ASUS

Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced ROG Strix X99 Gaming from the latest ROG Strix Series line-up — the all-new ATX motherboards based on the Intel X99 chipset and loaded with exclusive technologies to maximize the potential of the latest LGA 2011-3 Intel Core i7 X-series processors.

Commenting on the new product line-up, Joe Hsieh, ASUS Corporate Vice President & General Manager of Motherboard Business Unit said:

“Our X99 motherboards have won awards from many respected publications and editors around the world, with ASUS consistently praised as the number-one motherboard brand. We are keen to offer best-selling, easy-to-use, stable and trusted motherboards — that’s why we call them BEST. And we’re proud to introduce our all-new X99 motherboards allowing users to customize their experience and maximize performance in ways that simply aren’t possible with any other brand of motherboard.”

The ROG Strix X99 Gaming is the first ROG Strix motherboard that can deliver premier performance, innovation and great gaming aesthetics that enables passionate gamers to illuminate their builds with multicolor magnificence. Ten LED effects can be customized with ASUS Aura, with lighting control software for the built-in RGB LEDs and attached RGB strips via the integrated 4-pin RGB -strip header, allowing easy custom illumination that can be perfectly synchronized. Included decals allow gamers to color-match lighting effects with their case design and decoration.

There's also the SupremeFX, Sonic Radar II, Intel Ethernet, and GameFirst technologies. Shielded SupremeFX delivers high-fidelity audio with a remarkable 115dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), so only the very best is heard on gaming headsets or speakers. Sonic Radar II displays a stealthy overlay that shows what opponents and teammates are up to on the battlefield, while tournament-level Intel Gigabit Ethernet has the power to reduce CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, significantly reducing the processor's workload to free up power for the game. The all-new GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming — helping gamers dominate with epic speed and agility.

To maximize performance, ROG Strix X99 Gaming also has 5-Way Optimization for one-click auto tuning, including Fan Xpert 4 for ultimate cooling and control, plus OC Socket for maxed-out DDR4 and processor performance.

Lastly, the new motherboard supports ThunderboltEX 3, an Intel-certified Thunderbolt 3 card that enables breathtaking bi-directional speeds up to 40Gbps — four-times faster than other PC data-transfer cables with twice the video bandwidth for the latest 60Hz 4K UHD displays. It also supports daisy-chaining of up to six devices, and has a reversible USB Type-C connector for compatibility with the latest USB 3.1 Type-C devices, and USB Power Delivery specification for fast, high-power charging of up to 36W.

For more ASUS ROG news, visit either one of the links below


Rumours: More Apple iPhone 7 image leak

Can't get enough of Apple iPhone 7 rumours? Well, here's what we've collected so far. We've shown a couple of “legitimate” images of how it would look like, from both rendered and blueprint ones. From this latest leak found on Baidu by HDBlog.it, this piece of schematic seem to show how big the upcoming iPhone 7 Plus (or Pro) along with a smaller iPhone 7 at the left side of the image.

In the image above, there are both smaller and bigger version and the measurement is believed to be 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch respectively. It suggests that the big brother won't have an iPad-like Smart Connector on the back, and the smaller brother might feature a bigger single-lens camera. Interestingly, for the “iPhone 7 Plus” there's quite a lot of room for the camera module hinting a dual lens camera setup.

Other than that, rumours have it that the production have started earlier than usual because of how complicated it is to manufacture compared with the previous predecessors. Maybe that's why we're seeing all these leaks floating around in the internet more than usual. Until then, stay tuned and we will continue to look out for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: More Apple iPhone SE renders and iPhone 7 Plus could change name

Numerous renders about the Apple iPhone SE are appearing online now, including 9to5Mac's own depiction and another from OnLeaks thinking it should resemble the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 mash-up together according to rumours.

Curved.de's version, on the other hand, also looks similar to OnLeak's design of the iPhone SE except that it looks slightly shorter. Note that the flash beside the rear camera is shaped roundly whereas the other two are pill-shaped looking. Also, the power button is placed on the right side instead of the traditional top power button placement. The iPhone SE is expected to feature an A9 processor, NFC with Apple Pay, and a 12MP camera for the rear.

Meanwhile, according to a Chinese website MyDrivers,  the iPhone 7 Plus could also get a name change yet again to “iPhone 7 Pro” to be distinguish for having dual cameras. It is questionable, but this is kind of supported by KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who also claimed Apple is working on two versions of the device, one with a single-lens and the other with dual-lens. Similarly, the rumoured iPad Air 3 was branded as as iPad Pro.

Now that we are in March, I guess we can expect more rumours to come along until 21 March which is the so called Apple event. Stay tuned and we will find out more.


Rumours: More Blackberry phones may feature QWERTY keyboards, and a new model spotted in the wild?

While the upcoming Blackberry Mercury (which we think will be called DTEK70 for obvious reasons) is set to feature a QWERTY keyboard, it may not be the last mode, if the reports are correct. A tweet by the president of TCL in America posted a cryptic post on the social media platform with the hashtag #TheNewBlackberry.

The post alludes to the Remington No. 2 made in 1878, that made headlines as it is the first to feature a shift key in its construction. This may be a sign that TCL is not going to let QWERTY die, and we may see more new models sporting the QWERTY keyboard in the near future.

At the same time, another report states that a new model has been spotted in the wild. With a model number BBC100-1, it follows the previous models that has been released thus far – the DTEK60 carrying the model BBA100-1 and the upcoming Mercury is said to carry the model BBB100-1.

Will this be a new QWERTY model as well, or will this be a slate design ala DTEK60? We will have to wait, as Blackberry is set to announce something big during CES2017, so stay tuned to TechNave for more news and information.


Rumours: More Desire from HTC?

Now that the HTC Desire 830 has been announced, the company is now gearing up to complete the Desire lineup, and the next phone that is leaked online is the HTC Desire 628, an update to last year's HTC Desire 626. It seems to follow the design of the bigger brother and even have some design inspirations from the bigger model.

It should be smaller physically than the 830. The 628 and 830 will share front panel designs, the octa-core MediaTek processor, the 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and, likely, the 13-megapixel camera. It’s just in a package like the Desire 630’s that has a five-inch, 720p display and a 2,200mAh power pack.

The question is, where does this model sit in the Desire lineup? There is the HTC Desire 630 which was announced in MWC, so where will this model be? Who is the target? We just have to wait and see then.


Rumours: More HTC M8 (HTC One 2) pictures leak

Right after the previous supposedly leaked images of the HTC M8 (which is widely believed to be the next version of the HTC One) were called fakes by Marc Moons, Director of HTC Benelux, a couple of new HTC M8 images have popped up. These new pictures are from Russia and offer a number of tech specs as well. These HTC M8 tech specs include a Snapdragon 800 processor, 5-inch screen with full HD 1080p resolution, 2GB RAM, dual-sensor 5MP Ultrapixel rear camera and Android 4.4.2. Check out the pictures for yourself, but these new pics could just as likely be some more creatively photoshopped fakes and get a debunking tomorrow, so take them with a good pinch of salt first.


Rumours: More Huawei P10 leaks – a curved edition coming soon, and ultrasonic fingerprint scanner?

We are definitely going to see the follow-up to the Huawei P9 by next year. It is no secret that the Huawei P10 being developed as leaked phoots of it are already flying around the Internet. However there are new features that are said to be loaded onto the upcoming flagship from Huawei.

First, the phone is said to have an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner – like the one in the Xiaomi Mi 5s. This is interesting, as there will be no fingerprint scanner cut-out needed to have it working for the phone. Plus, the leak also says that the scanner will now be on the front of the phone, rather than the rear.

Second, there will be two models of the P10 rolling out – a standard design and a curved design. This is if the renders are true. They could go the way of the Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge combo when released.

Specs wise, we may see the Kirin 960, 12-megapixel sensors for the Leica camera setup, EMUI 5.0, 5.5-inch Quad-HD display, 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. We will have to wait until next year to see if the rumours will be true, so stay tuned to TechNave.


Rumours: More Huawei P10 model pictures and new colours leaked

Following the hype of Huawei posting “Colour is the new black” teasers on their Twitter account, it seems inevitable now more and more P10 leaks are spreading out online, particularly with the latest “real-life” photos of the device as leaked by the Federal Communications Commission.

It looks quite similar to the P9, just the only difference is that the fingerprint sensor has been moved to the home button instead from behind, it also doesn’t show any dual front cameras as previously, many leaks indicated that it may have but that doesn’t seem to be the case. We may just take this with a grain of salt, as it just doesn’t seem convincing enough.

On the other hand, the Huawei themselves may also leak something which is regarding to the new colours, just released yesterday, the new colours are blue and green and they sure look outstanding. What’s more, it completely contradicts the so called “real-life” leak photos of the P10 above, showing the fingerprint sensor at the back.

The MWC 2017 is coming soon and you can bet on us that we will be covering the P10 reveal, stay tuned at Technave.com!


Rumours: More Huawei P10 tech-specs leaked revealing 8GB RAM

Mobile World Congress 2017 is coming upon us and we will eventually see the new Huawei P10 at Barcelona, aside from the morning post of having dual front cameras, we got other rumoured news that the device will also pack a 8GB RAM too.

This was found in a Spanish retailer Phone House, while 8GB RAM does seem a bit overkill, we think it kind of makes sense to support the dual rear and front cameras (should the source prove true), what’s more it should also pack the Leica cameras and the dedicated monochrome sensor as well.

There were other tech-specs “revealed” in that site, it further claims the P10 will sport a Kirin 960 processor, 5.5-inch QHD display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, a huge 256GB ROM with another 256GB expandable storage, and EMUI 5.0 based on Android 7.0 Nougat.

Price-wise, it could be Huawei’s most expensive phone at 799 Euros (around RM3775). But of course, these information here are just rumours so do take them with a grain of salt, all will be revealed soon and stay tuned for more Huawei news at Technave.com.


Rumours: More Huawei P9 image leak

Just yesterday, Huawei released a teaser image of an unknown device that uses a stylus some say it's a hybrid laptop for the upcoming MWC 2016. This time, we got some leaked images possibly a new Huawei P9 render.

With this new render, it seems to align well with the fact that it could have a dual rear camera setup and a fingerprint sensor on the back. It also seems that the body will be fullmetal and equipping a 2.5 curved screen on the front. Specifications-wise, according to various rumours the device might sport a Kirin 950 SoC, 4GB RAM and a 5.2-inch display.

MWC 2016 is just less than a week away, so we can't wait to see what Huawei has up in their sleeves. Who knows, they might reveal four P9 variants at the same time there. Stay tuned for more latest news in Technave!


Rumours: More LG G6 leaks! IP certification, battery bigger than 3200mAh

With MWC2017 drawing closer, yet another teaser for the upcoming LG G6 surfaced. The most recent teaser had a blue hue, with the words, “Resist More. Under Pressure.” With the blue hue and its accompanying caption, it’s hard to ignore the fact this is a teaser for possible water resistance capabilities of the LG G6 as it had often been rumoured that it’ll have IP68 certification.

It had also been revealed in Korean media today that the LG G6 will ship with a battery capacity of more than 3200 mAh, one of the biggest batteries ever to ship with the LG G-series.

The LG G6 will be unveiled during MWC in Barcelona on February 26. Thus far, the rumoured specs seemed to indicate an all-metal body, a non-removable “more than” 3200mAh battery, a 5.7-inch display (2880 x 1440 resolution), Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, dual rear cameras, rear mounted fingerprint sensor, quad DAC(s), and built-in Google Assistant. Can’t wait for official launching. Stay tuned on Technave.com for more updated news during MWC2017.


All-new ultraslim and ultralight 14-inch Acer Swift 5 laptop now in Malaysia from RM3799

Starting 23 January 2018, Acer Malaysia has officially brought in the newly revamped, ultraslim and ultralight Swift 5 laptop into Malaysia. Priced at RM3799 and RM4599 respectively, the two price tags are for the following two models carrying either an i5 or i7 processor. Both models are available for purchase immediately at all authorized Acer resellers nationwide.

Boasting a measurement of 14.9mm thin and weighing just 970g, the body material build is made of ultralight magnesium-lithium alloys for the top and bottom cover, as well as magnesium-aluminium alloys for extra sturdiness on the palm rest area, which actually made Acer bringing home a Good Design Awards last year in Taiwan.

For the tech-specs, it utilizes the latest 8th Gen Intel Core processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD, a 14-inch Full HD IPS display in 1920 x 1080 resolution, combined with Acer Color Intelligence and its battery life can last up to 8 hours from a single charge. Running on Windows 10, the keyboard is backlit and it is also equipped with a fingerprint reader, as well as Acer TrueHarmony, Dolby Audio Premium, Skype for Business and Cortana at your command.

For more information, please visit Acer Malaysia Facebook or call Acer's Product Infoline at 1800-88-1288 (9am - 6pm, Mondays to Fridays).


Rumours: More Moto M images and specs leaked

We are just a few days away from a big Lenovo event, and we are expected to see new models coming from Motorola for the world. One of it is the previously leaked Moto M, and we have more images and even specs of the upcoming phone for your eyes to feast upon.

A new slide mentioning the specs has also surfaced and the biggest difference in the specs you can spot is the chipset. According to Antutu, Moto M is powered by an Helio P10 chipset whereas the slide  clearly mentions a brand new Helio P15 chipset.

Rest of the specifications is similar to those leaked earlier. The Moto M comes equipped with 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. A 128GB microSD card slot is available for those seeking expandable storage. Moto M will also feature a USB Type-C port along with front firing dual speakers. The phone also comes with a protective coating from P2i, which provides it a little bit of waterproofing from splash or rain.

We have to wait and see what is Motorola’s plan with this phone – so stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on the Motorola Moto M.


Rumours: More OPPO N1 mini images appear in more than white

While the original OPPO N1 only came in white, new images of the OPPO N1 mini suggest that the smaller 5-inch display version could come in pastel blue, yellow and pink. So far, the images confirm that the new OPPO N1 mini will retain the same rotateable 13MP camera but will only a single LED flash. Other tech specs and features have yet to be confirmed but rumours indicate that it could have an octa-core processor either from MediaTek or Samsung Exynos and that there will 3G and 4G LTE versions. As usual, take such rumours with some salt but so far, the images look to be real so stay tuned for more developments.


Rumours: More Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro tech specs leak by FCC

It's not so long ago that the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro's benchmark score from AnTuTu appeared on Weibo last week, we got some idea on the specifications too and just recently FCC just certified the device (so did TENAA) so we can expect to see the device coming soon perhaps before mid-year or so.

Under the codename SM-A9100, the device is likely to sport a Snapdragon 652 SoC clocking in at 1.8GHz CPU and Adreno 510 GPU inside the hood, it should also be backed up by 4GB RAM along with a 32GB internal storage. Screen is expected to be 6-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080p which fits perfectly for the 16MP rear camera, while the front equips 8MP. It's also said the device to be quite heavy, weighing at 210g.

With this said, the Galaxy A9 Pro is likely to arrive first in USA since FCC is from there, and China too. It would take some time before it lands in Malaysia so stay tuned while we wait for confirmation.


Rumours: More Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro information spotted online

Samsung is slowly recovering from 2016, and this starts with new product launched around the world. The mid-range market is set to explode in the near future, and Samsung’s plan is to fill the market with models that fulfil the needs of selected markets. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro may be the next model to be released in this ever-growing market.

This model is set to have mid-range specs that befitting the model. It may be shipping with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 SoC – which is an upgrade from the current Snapdragon 625. No other specs list has been shared, but it may be featuring at the minimum 5-inch screen, 2GBs of RAM and 16GB of storage.

We do not know if this model will ever grace the Malaysian market, but it may come to our market nevertheless. Stay tuned to TechNave for Samsung news and reviews.


Rumours: More Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch tech specs leak, cool concept video included

All eyes are on Samsung to deliver a better smartwatch than the ones already in the market, especially as Apple is having problems with the iWatch. Quite a lot of rumoured tech specs have been circulating recently for the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch which includes:

According to some sources teeny-tiny speakers will be built into the watch strap along with a mic and two physical buttons. Since OLED screens can be flexible the addition of a speaker and mic indicate that 1) it could be a flexible smartwatch like the patent shows and 2) it could perhaps have call/phone capability as well. Seemingly supporting this is a very cool concept video of the Samsung Galaxy Gear that recently popped up which guesses that you could input text through S Voice. Check it out below:


Rumours: More Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and 10.1 Tech specs

The rumour mill seems to be going on overdrive these days, especially with Samsung products like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 3 8.0. Recently some tech specs regarding the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 have come up. These tech specs include:Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1


Rumours: More Webe leaks, this time, full details available for the Pioneer invite-only plan

The exclusive mobile plans we have been dying to get from Webe may not have released yet, but the folks at Lowyat.net discovered a Webe invitation page that is supposedly only for Webe invited individuals. Said page is now unavailable but you can see it for yourself below. The page reveals the name of the plan being the Pioneer plan and is meant for staff to try out from 31 March 2016 to 6 May 2016. After 31 July 2016, these subscribers will be converted to the normal consumer plans which are set to be announced and revealed on 1 August 2016. We've since confirmed this with TM staff who said they've registered for the WeBe starter kit already.

Details of the plan include 20GB of Internet data, 1000 minutes of local calls and 1000 domestic SMS priced at RM10.60. Oddly enough, if the subscriber wants to share data through a hotspot, they will need to pay RM6.36 for 2 hours of hotspot usage for a maximum of 5 connected devices. Another interesting information is when the user hits the 20GB quota; their Internet speed will be throttled to 128kbps instead of the standard telco practice of 64kbps. Besides that, Pioneer plan subscribers will not be able to carry forward their unused data and have two types of Data Roam Passes.

The Webe 2G and 3G network coverage seems to be fairly wide, maybe because they are riding on the Celcom network. But their 4G coverage is still a bit lacking, because Webe is relying on the 850MHz spectrum instead of the standard 1800MHz/2600MHz. No news on the previously leaked plan but we should know more in the coming months. As always with such rumours, do take it with a pinch of salt, but if they are true, we shouldn't have to wait too long to find out more.


Rumours: More Xiaomi phones heading our way soon

We have just seen the launch of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 and the incredible Xiaomi Mi Mix – but sources at TENAA just shared that there will be two new models coming our way from Xiaomi. It looks like a mid-ranger from the specs, and we do not have any information on how it looks so far.

The nameless handsets feature similar specs between the two, save one featuring a microSD slot. This sounds like a single model with two variants in tow. Rounding up the specs will be a 5-inch TFT display at HD (1280 x 720 pixels) resolution, an (unspecified) 1.4 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128 GB on the model with the microSD. At the back, there will be a 13-megapixel camera and a 5-megapixel module on the front for selfies, a 3030mAh battery, Bluetooth, 4G LTE and a fingerprint scanner.

Will this be a new entry for the Redmi line, or will this be a new Mi model for the lower price bracket? Stay tuned to TechNave for more news on the new Xiaomi models.


Rumours: More details of the dual camera on the Honor V8 shown online

We have discovered the potential pricing for the Honor V8, the multiple versions of the smartphones, and the potential alternative processor. Now the new information for the dual camera sensor that will be featured in Honor's latest flagship has appeared, and it seems to share the same technology as the Huawei P9.

Report states the dual camera sensor will be 12 megapixels each, and possibly will work something like the bigger brother, with one capturing colour, and one capturing images in black and white that is used for contrast details. This may translate to better image quality at its price range. A new feature with the V8's dual camera is recording moving GIFs. There will be a front 8 megapixel camera for selfies and video as well.

Specs will include an octacore processor (either Kirin or potential Exynos), up to 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, microSD slot, a 3400 mAh battery and a fingerprint scanner on the rear. There is two more days to go to the release of the Honor V8 so stay with us for more updated news.


Rumours: More dummy Apple iPhone 8 units appearing online

Are you tired of Apple iPhone 8 rumours yet? Well too bad, they aren’t gonna stop anytime soon. But this latest news shows us the best version of how the 10th Anniversary phone looks like, not just based on render concepts or schematic designs, but dummy units.

In this video, the dummy unit is following what all the past rumours said on the design. You have the edge-to-edge display in a glass body, with the stainless steel frame on the side. The home button seems to have disappeared too, suggesting the Touch ID will be underneath the display. Of course, the vertical dual camera sensor is spotted too just as rumoured.

In another dummy unit show case, the image above shows the fingerprint scanner moved to the back should the front version fails. This one is based on the early rumours, but it seems to have stopped for quite some time now, but we can’t be sure of that. We are also quite a fan of this dummy design.

In other news, protective casing for the iPhone 8 are popping up as well. On Alibaba, we have a better view of the iPhone 8, placed side by side with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus casing, according to Mac Otakara, they said the iPhone 8 will be slightly thicker in size than the iPhone 7 series, a bit taller than the iPhone 7, and even the dual rear camera using more space than the 7 Plus. Measurements on the iPhone 8 could be 144 x 71 x 7.7mm.

These are just all fun things to look at, so do take it with a pinch of salt. But what do you think of the mock up designs? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


All open-tolls to use RFID system beginning 1 January 2020

The Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (Malaysian Highway Authority) under the Ministry of Works has announced that it's ready to expand on the use of the RFID system. Beginning 1 January 2020, toll collection via RFID will be implemented on all open-tolls for Class 1 vehicles.

According to the official announcement, the LLM hopes this move will help reduce traffic congestion on highways. The RFID system is attached to the Touch 'n Go e-wallet so you can top-up without having stop at the top-up booth and clog up traffic. It also doesn't require any charging since there are no batteries. If you are not familiar with TnG's RFID system or want to install one for your car, visit the official website for more details.

For those who have been using the RFID system, how is your experience with it so far? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Rumours: More flexible display patents for Samsung

We have talked about the various patents that Samsung has garnered over the past year or so for flexible displays for their future smartphones. Now a new patent has been granted to Samsung that seems to incorporate their previous patents into a single design.

Samsung Display, a subsidiary of the Korean giant, has been granted a new patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. This patent suggests that Samsung has managed to figure out to incorporate flexible materials into a layer of the display panel. This gives the display flexibility to curve and fold – without the need of having the display split into multiple panels.

This patent seems to be the most advanced patent thus far, and this may indicate that the company is ready to come out with a new device pretty soon. We will just have to wait for 2017, as new products will be announced throughout the year. So stay with TechNave as we bring more news of Samsung’s flexible display technology straight to you.


Rumours: More hands-on images of the unreleased Moto G5 Plus – looks like the Moto X 2017

Last month we shared what seems to be a leak of a yet-to-be released Motorola phone, which we suspect is the Moto X 2017. Now pictures of a new phone that was being sold illegally in Romania looks to be the same Moto X 2017 – only this time it is labelled as the Moto G5 Plus.

The phone is said to have a 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen, a 13 MP main camera, a 5 MP selfie shooter, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of built-in storage, and a 3,080 mAh battery. It runs Android 7.0 Nougat and has a fingerprint sensor on the front, underneath the display. The model number is XT1685. We may be seeing this phone in the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona.

The phone looks nice in the hands, but we do not know if they will be bringing this phone to the Malaysian market, so stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the Motorola Moto G5 Plus.


Rumours: More iPhone feature leaks. AirPods right out of the box?

Another day another JPMorgan analysis. It would seem the JPMorgan anaylysts still has much more to say about the upcoming Apple iPhones. This time, it includes the lesser anticipated iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus.

First up regarding the iPhone 8, other than craze over the location of the fingerprint scanner, it has been mentioned by the analysts that the iPhone 8 will have an edge-to-edge display like the Samsung Galaxy S8. Additionally, the phone will also sport a novel "L" shaped battery which will possibly raise the battery capacity to 3770 mAh. The extra battery juice will surely appeal to us busy Malaysians no?

Another interesting comment made by the guys over at JPMorgan was that the iPhone 8 would come with an out-of-the-box set of Apple Airpods. Yes, the RM849 BlueTooth earpieces may come for free alongside with the iPhone 8. A little farfetched but it would be a nice little bonus if it were true.

Last up, the Morgan guys mentioned that the upcoming iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus will be using the exact same sleek design as the Apple iPhone 6 except possibly with a glass back for wireless charging.

With that said, do take a look at our previous iPhone speculation here and remember that these are still early speculations so do keep an open mind. Stay tuned for any Malaysian announcements and the latest news on the iPhone only at TechNave.com.


Rumours: More leaked photos of the Samsung Galaxy Folder

A different take on Android smartphones is a fresh thing to have, and Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Folder 2 is indeed something different. Instead of the normal glass slab, we have the classic flip phone design, a rarity in this time and age.

A quick recap of the specs of the phone:

The rumoured price will be about USD 285 (~RM 1160), but there are no shipping dates as of yet. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Folder.


Rumours: More leaks of The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 spotted online

If you are looking to change your smartphone to a new model next year, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) may be of an interest. We have shared an early rendering of the device previously here, and now we are sharing the first possible specs list of the mid-tier smartphone.

The phone is said to feature a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with 2.5D glass and possible resolution of around 1080p. Underneath the body we may see a new Exynos chip powering it all – possibly the Exynos 7880. There should be 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage for memory needs, and possible 16-megapixel shooters for both the front and rear camera. There is also the possibility of some sort of water proofing but nothing is confirmed as of yet.

This sounds like a great mid-tier phone to start the 2017 with, so if you are looking for a replacement next year, stay tuned for the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017.


Rumours: More leaks of the Google Pixel seen online

The Google event is happening in less than a day, and we have a pretty good idea what Google will be announcing at the said event. A telco in Canada however has spilled the beans a day too early, so we have all the details of the new Google Pixel & Pixel XL.

For those who want specs, the Pixel will be running the latest Snapdragon 821 processor, clocked at 2.15GHz. There's also 4GB of RAM and either 32GB or 128GB of storage. Display is provided by an AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass 4, 5-inch 1080p for the Pixel, 5.5-inch 1440p for the Pixel XL. Powering everything is a 2700 mAh unit for the smaller Pixel, and a 3450 mAh for the Pixel XL. Also, it gets Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.

Thanks to a premature launch site, well, launch, we have the pretty pictures of the two phones – and they look pretty. There will be two colours on offer – black and white, and the design is reminiscent of HTC’s older HTC One designs.

We have to wait for tomorrow for all the full details, but the phone is expected to be priced around USD 649 (~RM 2699) at launch. We have rumours that the phone will not be coming to Malaysia – so if you are looking to own one, you have to find an alternative way to purchase a unit. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the Pixel.


Rumours: More multi camera goodness, now from TCL

Dual cameras are the choice of feature to be included in flagship devices now, seeing that we have devices such as the LG V20, Apple iPhone 7 Plus and the Honor 8 in or coming to the market soon. We may see a manufacturer come with a multi camera setup, trumping the trend - TCL.

The TCL598 was spotted on TENAA recently, with the multiple camera proudly shown, and the specs bared to the world. This device will have four cameras. Yes, four. Two at the front, two at the back. The back is a dual 13-megapixel setup, while the front is an 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel camera for selfies. Other specs include a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD (1080 x 1920) resolution, MediaTek Helio X20 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64Gb of storage, a 3030 mAh battery and Android 6.0.1 out of the box.

Multiple cameras may be the way of the future, seen by the many manufacturers starting to adopt it in their flagship devices. The remaining question is – will it be better than single-sensor smartphones? We shall see soon, so stay tuned to TechNave.


Rumours: Moto E4 Plus and Moto E4 to be announced on 17 July 2017

Mark your calendars Moto fans! Moto’s upcoming entry-level devices the Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus could be officially announced in about a couple of weeks on 17 July 2017.

Even though the upcoming Moto E4 and Moto E4 plus are labeled as entry leveled devices, their specs and builds are no pushovers with both of them packing a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with 2GB/3GB of RAM and 16GB expandable storage. Not to forget, the E4 Plus is a larger model and will be rocking a gargantuan 5000mAh battery on top of its 5.5-inch screen. Click here for our previous Moto E4 Plus leak.

The Moto E4 is reported to be price in the Malaysian equivalent of RM720 whereas the Moto E4 Plus will be retailed at RM900. However do take note that these are still just rumours but we only have to wait for a few more weeks before the actual unveiling so we just have to be a little more patient for the official specs and price.

Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for any of the latest updates and news.


Rumours: Moto E4 Plus images leaked online with a premium look

Leaked renders of Motorola’s big battery device the Motorola Moto E4 Plus has begun circulating around the World Wide Web. From the looks of it, device will be available in black/grey or gold colour schemes. There is also a possibility of more available colours in the future but there is no way of telling right now.

As mentioned in our previous leak coverage, the E4 Plus’ biggest feature would be a gigantic 5000 mAh battery and will power an impressive MediaTek MT6737M SoC along with a 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU. The complete specs can be referred to below:

Unfortunately, there is still no sign of a Malaysian release date or pricing. However, the phone is expected to retail for around €190 (~RM900) in Europe so we can roughly expect our pricings to be more or less around there. Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest updates and tech news.


Rumours: Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Full Specs and Pics

Lenovo had been rumoured to launch some new phones during MWC2017, which would very well be the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus mid-range devices. The latest leak includes what seems like official press renders, with all the information including full specs and more photos of the pair of phones, all, except pricing information.

Being the “Plus” model, the Moto G5 Plus will be obviously be the higher-end model between the two. It comes with a 5.2-inch Full HD (1080p) display, 12MP main camera with dual pixel autofocus, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, generous 64GB of internal storage, and NFC. Keeping the lights on is a 3000mAh battery with “TurboPower" charger.

The Moto G5, being the smaller sibling, has a slightly smaller 5-inch display (though it retains the Full HD 1080p resolution), a 13MP PDAF main camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset, 32GB of expandable storage, as well a 2800mAh battery with 10W rapid charger. There is however, no NFC with the Moto G5.

Both share some similarities, which includes a display protected by Gorilla Glass 3, 2GB of RAM, expandable storage via microSD, a 5MP wide-angle selfie camera, water repellent coating, front mounted fingerprint reader, as well as both are running on Android 7.0 Nougat software. The two phones will feature an aluminium build and would be offered in 2 colour options, Lunar Grey, and Fine Gold. A noticeable difference between the two, however, is that, it seems that while the Moto G5 Plus has a visible “camera hump”, the Moto G5 doesn’t have one. This could have been due to the different rear camera setup being used between the two models.

No pricing information had been released yet, although, going with the past, the G-series from Moto is a mid-range device and we’ll be expecting the pricing to remain so. We do hope that these rumours are true, and that the Moto G5 as well as G5 Plus would get introduced in Malaysia soon. Stay tuned on Technave.com for more updates on that.


3GB RAM variant Flash Plus 2 available for RM729 on 28 June 2016 in Lazada

Finally, after one month of revealing the Flash Plus 2 by Flash Global, the company is proud to release the 3GB RAM version on 28 June 2016 and it's exclusive on Lazada. Like the 2GB RAM version, it'll come in Luna Silver and Venus Gold. It's currently RM729.

According to Flash Business Development Director, Mr. Yogi Babria, the 3GB RAM will fulfill Malaysian users need for speed, even smoother graphics and more memory.

“Consumers love the Flash Plus 2, and we want to give them more ‘muscle’ for speed, graphics and space. This is why we are taking it up a notch with the 3GB RAM and 32GB memory to pair with its new features like its HiFi capabilities, finger print recognition, MIX music editing function and its awe-inducing camera performance. This way, they can not only enjoy the art, but create art itself,” concluded Yogi.

To recap the specifications, the Flash Plus 2 3GB RAM version features

Also, you might want to standby on the day, as previously the sales in Indonesia sold out within 1 hour. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


All summonses from PDRM and JPJ will be integrated into one database this year

All summonses from the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and Road Transport Department (JPJ) are set to be integrated into one database system beginning this year. According to the Transport Ministry’s Secretary-General Datuk Isham Ishak, the initiative would allow for the summons system issued by both agencies to be more effective in terms of enforcement.

According to PDRM’s official website, the integrated system would also allow for easier enforcement of the Demerit Points System for Traffic Offences (KEJARA). Isham Ishak elaborated that starting this year, should an individual be issued with a summon by either  PDRM or JPJ, the information with be recorded faster as it would no longer be keyed in manually.

The integrated database allows for the authorities to easily enforce action towards individuals that commit traffic offences and have demerit points face action when renewing their license or road tax. This can be done by accessing the offender’s summons status through the integrated database.

So, what do you guys think of this initiative by PDRM and JPJ? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Rumours: Moto G5S Plus spec leaks, four possible colour schemes

Just yesterday we covered some leaks of the upcoming Moto G5S. Today we take a look at the leaks of its high-spec counterpart model the Moto G5S Plus.

The leaked image confirms the leaked presentation that the Moto G5S Plus will have a dual camera setup. This could very well be Moto’s first ever dual-camera handset. The images also show us the possible colour schemes that this device may have namely: pure gold, gold with white front, gray and black.

Along with the leaked images, some specs were leaked as well, reporting that the Moto G5S Plus will sport a 5.5-inch 1080p LCD display with a possible Snapdragon 430 processor.

We have no way of confirming these specs and its possible availability and pricing in Malaysia at this moment but as all rumours, let’s all take it with a grain of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest and greatest tech news and updates.


Rumours: Moto G5S Plus to equip dual rear cameras behind

Will there be a Moto G5S Plus? According to rumours, you bet there will be. In fact, new images of the phones have surfaced online giving us a good look at what to expect. With the given rumoured tech-specs, the Moto G5S Plus seems to be an even better version than the Moto G5 Plus, which we consider is a good camera-centric device (check out our review here).

Judging from the leaked images, the G5S Plus is a bigger version of the Moto G5 sporting a 5.5-inch FHD display. There are minor changes on the tech-specs, the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset is still there, but the RAM and ROM have been upgraded to 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The front camera will be 8MP and a pair of 13MP camera sensors will be integrated.

Rumours have it that the Moto G5S Plus will be unveiled on 25 July 2017 in New York City. Stay tuned for more Motorola news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Moto G5S image leaks, colour schemes and full-metal body

Some images of the Moto G5S has leaked into the World Wide Web, showing three different attractive colours: gray, gold and blue.

The phone is also looking to be cased in a full-metal chassis which is further confirmed by a tweet by known leak guru @evleaks. The tweet, alongside a complementing image, shows a presentation that also reveals that there would be a G5S Plus model that has a 5.5-inch display and a dual camera and that the phones will be of an “Unlimited Premium” category.

Well that’s that, rumours aside. not much else can be seen from these two images but be sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest updates.


Rumours: Moto X 2016 may use new proprietary dock connector

Fans of the Motorola Moto X should take heed – there are new leaks for the upcoming Moto X 2016 model, and from the looks of it, Motorola (Lenovo) may be introducing new dock accessories for the model range. Two rows on contact points can be seen at the bottom of the rear of the smartphone render, signifying something new for the company.

We also see a new camera module in the rear with a Moto 360-like "flat tire" that houses the phone's dual-LED flash. Also, it seems that Motorola will be joining the club and introduce fingerprint scanners onto their Moto X lineup.

For what the dot connectors means, we do not know. There is so far no indication if the points carries only power, or it will feature USB connectivity, or even better – a desktop dock like the Motorola Atrix? We will update with more information once more appears online.


Rumours: Moto X (2016) tech-specs revealed in GFXBench

Motorola has been gaining some news buzz over the past few days lately ever since the Moto Z series were revealed, this time however, is about a new 2016 Moto X version and is still alive as well. We got ourselves some goodie info from GFXBench, revealing some tech-specs.

According to a GFXBench list, the Motorola XT1662 (code number) is sporting a MediaTek MT66755 chipset + an octa-core 2.1GHz CPU and Mali-T860 GPU, 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, 4.6-inch screen with a 1080 x 1920 FHD resolution, a 16MP rear camera + 8MP front camera, and an Android 6.0 Marshmallow inside the hood.

As Motorola claims, the Moto X lineup is not gone yet and they still have a purpose to serve as mid-range tier phones. Until then, time will reveal more and more about the device so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Moto X (2017) specs revealed from leaked presentation

Motorola’s latest upcoming premium mid-range device, the Moto X (2017) may be nearing its launch. A few images from a presentation have recently surfaced around the internet. Let’s take a closer look.

Right off the image it can be seen that the upcoming Moto X will have the dual-camera setup as seen as in our previous coverage back in April but the flash has been moved upwards. Based on what we can make out of the images, the phone will also house the following:

Interestingly enough, not much information can be found about the camera but Motorola did mention that the phone will have “AI integration”. What that means? We are not quite sure yet but stay tuned to find out.

As with all rumours, there is no way of finding out the authenticity of these speculations so please do take it with a grain of salt. Get your latest tech news and updates only at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Moto X "Vertex" and "Vector Thin" will feature modular addons

As reported previously, the upcoming Motorola Moto X 2016 seems to feature two rows of external contact points that may be used for possible dock accessories. A new source online reveals that the new Moto X range will actually be two different phones.

It will start with the Moto X Vertex – the follow up to last year's Moto X Play. It is reported to feature a 5.5-inch FHD AMOLED display, a 2.4Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, a choice of either 2GB RAM and 16GB of on-board storage or 3GB RAM and 32GB of on-board storage combinations, and a 16-megapixel rear camera with laser auto focus and phase detection auto focus. It is also reported to have a 3500 mAh battery.

The next model is the Moto X Vector Thin, the successor to the Moto X Style. It will also have a 5.5-inch display, this time using a QHD AMOLED panel, a 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, 32GB of on-board storage, and a 13-megapixel rear camera with laser auto focus and optical image stabilization. It will be thinner than the Vertex, but this slim look means that it can only fit a 2800mAh battery.

The two phones will reportedly support add-ons via the 16-pinout connection, with possible add-ons including battery, camera control, and even external projectors. To be named as "Amps", these add-ons will be from Motorola, as well as third party companies.

We will be checking out for news of the Moto X regularly, as the design and feature combination looks like a winner to us. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Rumours: Moto Z renders leaked?

The upcoming Moto Z smartphone has apparently leaked, showing off a refined metallic look with a flat back. Taking over from the Moto X, the Moto Z will likely have tech specs that include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5.5-inch 2K AMOLED display, 13MP rear camera with OIS and 2600 mAh battery with a 5.2mm thin chassis. The leak comes courtesy of @evleaks so it seems likely that it is genuine but do take it with a pinch of salt. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but the Moto Z is expected to be announced on 9 June at the Tech World conference.


Rumours: Moto Z2 Play specs revealed?

We know that Moto is working on the upcoming launch of the Moto Z2 series of smartphones but so far not much has been known about the Moto Z2 Play until now.

Being set to replace the previous Moto Z Play, the upcoming device does not actually differ too much from its predecessor as a mid-range device, but instead offer improvements in almost every aspect. The speculated specs are listed as such:

The battery capacity was further confirmed by a tweet from Lenovo but was a bit of a letdown because it was a downgrade from Moto Z Play’s 3510 mAh. Other than that though, it does look promising and it’ll be exciting to see its release soon.

No Malaysian release has been mentioned yet but the whole Moto Z2 line of phones are set to be officially unveiled in early June. As all rumours, please remember to take it with a grain of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news and updates.


Rumours: Moto Z2 Play to arrive in Malaysia early July?

We know, it’s just not fair, the Moto Z2 Play has been released all over the world and you’re stuck on this side of the world looking at merely renders and posters of the Z2 Play alongside the new Moto Mods.

Well, we have good news for you then, no longer would you have to keep looking at posters! We have reliable sources reporting that the Moto Z2 Play will be coming to Malaysia as early as 6 July 2017. That’s right; the Z2 Play may be making its big appearance on Malaysian shores in less than a week!

With a possible Malaysian price of RM2070, the Z2 Play may be featured along the revolutionary Moto Mods such as the JBL SoundBoost 2, Moto TurboPower Pack, Moto Style Shells with Wireless Charging, and a Moto Game Pad.

As for the phone itself, it is the direct successor for the previous Moto Z Play, the affordable version of the Moto Z-series and it will have the following official specs:

The Moto Z2 Play is only a weeks away and just in time for Hari Raya Aidilfitri, so get your Raya splurging moods on and stay tuned to TechNave.com for its official release.


All the reasons why you should get a Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablet in one picture!

The recently announced Samsung Galaxy Tab S range of tablets offers an unprecedented level of quality and performance with awesome features and tech specs. However, trying to digest or understand all of the features and tech specs in one go can be rather difficult, especially with all the details available to it which includes Super AMOLED displays that have 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, top-of-the-line features and tech specs which should satisfy the most demanding of computing. To make things a lot easier, Samsung Malaysia have supplied us with a simple to understand infographic for all of the reasons why you should consider getting a Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablet. Check out the full infographic for yourself below:


Rumours: Moto leaks high-res images of Moto GS5 Plus and Z2 Play

Moto has been really hard at work it seems. We have just witnessed the Malaysian launching of the Moto G5 Plus but now we have to set our eyes on their upcoming Moto Z2 Play and Moto G5S Plus. Leaked high-res images of both devices have appeared on the internet and they are looking mighty fine.

The Moto Z2 Play has appeared with gold, black and silver options. Looking to be cased with a brushed-aluminium look, the phone is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 626 with 4GB RAM and will pack a 3000 mAh battery and Android 7.1.1 out of the box.

The official announcement date of the Z2 Play is set to be 1 June 2017 in the USA so we should expect some Malaysian launching news shortly right after.

On another note, renders of the mid-range Moto G5S Plus show gold, grey as well but with an additional Midnight Blue. Moto really loves their aluminium so it would seem the G5S Plus will be sporting that look also along with most other Moto phones.

The Moto G5S Plus is rumoured to pack a 5.5-inch display with full HD resolution, a Snapdragon 430 processor and possibly run Android 7.1.1 out of the box. Not much else can be said about the Moto 5GS but it is expected that more info will surface in the coming days so do stay tuned.

Please do note that these are all non-official speculations so please do take them with a grain of salt. However, one thing for sure is that these are good times to be a Moto fan. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for any latest updates and news.


Rumours: Motorola Moto E 2016 is the Lenovo Vibe C2

Affordable smartphones are now dime a dozen, with all the manufacturers are trying to tap into this market as more people move to smartphones as their first internet device. Motorola’s Moto E is the company’s own take on affordable smartphone, but now with Lenovo’s ownership, the brand may just rebrand one model to another to save R&D money.

Rumours are rife saying that the Motorola Moto E 2016 and the Lenovo Vibe C2 are one and the same. The former may be exclusive for mature market, while the former is for other markets, including Malaysia. The model may arrive in two flavours, following Motorola’s marketing scheme.

So far, the specs that is known for the phone includes a 5 inch HD display, a MediaTek MT6735P processor with 1GB of RAM, 8 megapixel read camera, 5 megapixel front camera, and a 2750 mAh battery. It will also have LTE connectivity out of the box, although it is unsure if it will be for FDD-LTE or TD-LTE or both.

Stay tuned to TechNave for more information as we uncover it in the near future.


Rumours: Motorola Moto E 2016 specs revealed

If you are looking for an affordable smartphone to own, we have many options nowadays. Motorola, who popularised the affordable yet powerful idea in a smartphone, is famous with their Moto E model that combines the two factors. Now we may have a sneak peek of the 2016 edition of the affordable model.

The report says that the Motorola Moto E 2016 could have a 5-inch HD display, 16GB of internal memory, a MediaTek MT6735P processor paired to 2GB of TAM, Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 megapixel rear and 5 megapixel front camera. It will also support LTE connectivity, and joy of joys – a microSD slot.

We will keep on updating once new news of the Moto E is out online. Stay tuned o TechNave for more breaking news and stories.


Rumours: Motorola Moto E, Moto G LTE and Moto G Ferarri coming?

While it may be one of the most affordable smartphones around, the Motorola Moto G has one large shortcoming in that it can't support LTE. However this may change as rumours indicate a Moto G LTE and Moto G Ferrari could be coming soon. Tech specs for the Moto G LTE should not differ too much from the Moto G but it could see a higher pricing of $260 (RM844) with a possible release date in Mexico sometime in June 2014. The Motorola Moto G Ferrari on the other hand could just be a Moto G with Ferrari colours (red and black) and branding but this should be cool as well.

The Motorola rumours continue with the Motorola Moto E, which is rumoured to be a more affordable smartphone than the Moto G. It may have a slimmer profile of just 6mm thin, be more compact and have tech specs which include a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB storage, a 4.3-inch display with 720p resolution, 5MP rear camera and 1900 mAh battery. No details on pricing or Malaysia release dates but the Moto E is epxected to come in the coming weeks.[Source, Source]


Rumours: Motorola Moto E pics and tech specs appear?

Coming courtesy of a retailer in Brazil, the Motorola Moto E has been more or less confirmed, complete with leaked tech specs and pictures. Again, there isn't much mention of any pricing but many are expecting it to be less than the Motorola Moto G which at around RM625 is already quite affordable for the tech specs it offers. No news on Malaysia release dates but with both the Motorola Moto G and Moto X already available, it seems like just a matter of time until Malaysia also gets the Moto E as well. Check out the tech specs and pictures below:


Rumours: Motorola Moto E4 Plus to come with whopping 5000 mAh battery?

Yes, you read it right. FCC documentation for the Motorola Moto E4 Plus has revealed that the phone would pack a generous 5000 mAh battery. Although it is most likely that the Moto E4 Plus will not be the brand’s flagship model, this would be the largest battery capacity in any Motorola phone thus far.

On top of the large battery capacity, it can be seen that that the back cover and the battery pack are also removable. This will most likely allow the swapping of a drained battery with a fresh pack which is a dearly missed feature in many modern mobile phones.

The phone’s possible tech specs were also recently leaked online and are listed below:

Currently the Malaysian release dates as well as the Malaysian pricings for the Moto E4 Plus has not yet been revealed yet but as always with such rumours, do take it with a pinch of salt. Stay tuned to TechNave.com and we'll keep you updated.


Rumours: Motorola Moto G4 leaked with a fingerprint sensor?

The Motorola Moto G 2016 has apparently leaked as the Moto G4 with a clear view of the front and the top rear. Believe it or not, the front bottom part is where the fingerprint sensor will go this time around. From the look of it, the design does not include a home button. The back of the phone also shows a redesigned camera module with two new sensors at the top, which probably house either a laser auto-focus system or maybe the LG-style color spectrum sensor.

There is also a dual LED flash and the Motorola logo just right beneath the camera. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but with such rumours do take this with a pinch of salt. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months.


Rumours: Motorola Moto X 2016 certified in China

We have seen the Motorola Moto Z being the darling of tech blogs around the world, but then fans of the Moto X should be happy - it is not dead. In fact it just received certification in China. An entry to the China Compulsory Certificate (CCC) hints that the next Moto X is near.

Moto X (2016) is said to feature a 4.6-inch display with a 1080 x 1920 resolution, with the MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755 chipset running the show. 3GB of RAM is installed along with 32GB of on-board storage. A 16MP camera is located on back, with a front-facing 8MP selfie shooter on the front – all with Android 6.0 pre-installed.

Even though it has been registered by the CCC, we don't know if it will be available for markets outside of China – so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more updates on the Moto X soon.


Rumours: Motorola Moto X 2017 photos leaked online

If you are looking for the Moto X for 2016 and disappointed that it was a no-show, we have a news for you. Motorola is apparently busy shaping their next Moto X, but for 2017. We have the first leaked photos of the unit in the wild right here.

The looks and design of the phone reminds us of the Moto X Style from 2015, but updated with better materials. The fingerprint is now on the front of the device – but the Motorola look and feel is still ingrained in the design. The camera unit reminds us of the Moto Z, but it lacks the pins for the Moto Mods to attach to the phone – so this is not a high-end device for sure.

No official specs have been shared with the world, so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news of the Motorola Moto X 207 as more information appears online.


Rumours: Motorola Moto X Leaks - Magic Glass and more

With the Motorola Moto X set to be announced tomorrow it seems apt to leak whatever we know about the upcoming smartphone. Apparently the phone will use Magic Glass which is a layer of Gorilla Glass molded to a special polymer, creating a continuous surface from the front to the edges of the device. The resulting smartphone will have a zero gap construction for a seamless look and feel, but hopefully allow for microSD expansion somehow. Other tech specs for the Motorola Moto X include:

Rumours indicate that the 16GB version will go for $299 (RM970) while the 32GB version will go for $349 (RM1132). No news when it might be available for Malaysia but it should be available soon with it's imminent announcement tomorrow. For now, check out all the pics and the hands-on video below:


All the rumours roundup about the Huawei Watch GT 2, Band 4, smart TV with Harmony OS and more

In just a few hours, Huawei will be unveiling the new Mate 30 series in Munich, Germany and not only that, but we heard a bunch of other products releasing soon such as a new Huawei Watch GT 2, Huawei Band 4, and a smart TV with Harmony OS. Here's what we know so far.

Previously, the Watch GT 2 has already been confirmed that it will be running on Harmony OS, a new operating system by Huawei as well as a Kirin A1 chipset. Besides that, there should be two variants just like the predecessor - a 42mm and 46mm size with 1.2-inch 390×390 AMOLED display and 1.39-inch 454×454 AMOLED display respectively.

According to AndroidHeadline, the smaller watch might not have LTE connectivity as it won't have a microphone. but WinFuture says otherwise but only for the bigger watch (along with a 445mAh battery). Besides that, both support Bluetooth 5.1/5.1 LE connectivity, GPS, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, barometric sensor, and an optical heart rate sensor. Since it's also made for sports, it has 5ATM grading for swimming.

The leaked Huawei Watch GT 2 from @evleaks

We also can't forget about the Huawei Band 4 too, rumours say it will sport sensors such as heart rate and even an oxygen saturation (SpO2). The leaked images also tell us there's a USB connector and it doesn't seem that the straps are detachable. Other than that, nothing else on the tech specs.

As for the smart TV, Huawei announced that the first product to use Harmony OS is the HONOR Vision smart TV and it's already on sale in China. Since it will be a Huawei show, it's quite likely that they will present it as the Huawei Smart TV and said to feature a pop-up camera, Huawei Share and Huawei Sound which could be the speakers.

Lastly, there's a good chance that Huawei could unveil the MediaPad M6 tablet. It's already on sale in China, featuring a Kirin 980 processor, a 10.8-inch and 8.4-inch display but they might not pre-install any Google services at all. Harmony OS, perhaps? We will see.

It's just a few hours left until the event kicks off, so until then, stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Motorola Moto X Specs Leaked

While Motorola have confirmed that the X Phone or Moto X is coming soon, they have been rather quiet about other tech specs. However, some tech specs for the upcoming Moto X have surfaced from EvLeaks that it will include:

Motorola have also hinted at the fact that Moto X will have a contextual awareness or it will know where it always is and react accordingly. No news on pricing or availability but we're expecting the Moto X sometime in Q2 of 2013.[Source]


Rumours: Motorola Moto X may be coming to Malaysia soon

Motorola's Moto G may well stir the midrange pot a good bit with it's cut-throat price and Google enhanced features but rumours are swirling that the Moto X may soon go international just like it's little brother. This comes after the Moto Maker is finally no longer exclusive to AT&T and therefore no longer made just for the US market. Comments made by Motorola's various senior executives have indicated that we could soon see the Moto X appear in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Asia and Malaysia could soon follow suit. So far, the Moto X is currently being offered at a very tempting $299 (RM956) off contract. Specific Malaysia release dates are still not available though, but we're guessing it could arrive a bit later in 2014, possibly in Q3 to Q4 of 2014. Hopefully the price tag remains the same (or doesn't go higher).[Source]


Rumours: Motorola Moto Z Maker back panel options leaked

If you are waiting intently for the new Motorola flagship, then check out the new back cover options that will be available on Moto Maker, Motorola's customization platform. Not only the phone to be made out of metal, the back cover looks to be interchangable, making customizing the Moto Z a breeze.

From the leaked photo online, the back covers will come in multiple colours and multiple materials. The camera module looks to mimic the Motorola 360, complete with the flat tyre area underneath the lens and flash module. What is more apparent is that once the back cover is used, the camera module will be flush with the body, rather than have a pronounced hump.

One of the material in the leak photo seems to be either wood or cork, as well as leather or pleather options for the back cover. This should give the customer a wide range of options to have their phones customised to their wants and needs. The back cover also looks to be a way to protect the 16-pin connectors for the MotoMods from element exposures.

Look forward for more news of the Motorola Moto X, right here on TechNave.


Rumours: Motorola Moto Z Play appears on GFXBench

An entry on the benchmark site GFXBench suggests that the upcoming Motorola Moto Z Play will have mid-range leanings for specs, but with the Moto Z design language.

From the entry, the Moto Z Play will have a 5.5-inch Full HD display (1080 x 1920), an octa-core CPU running at 2GHz, 3GBs of RAM, a 16-megapixel camera on the back, a 5-megapixel selfie unit on the front, a fingerprint scanner and running Android 6.0.1 out of the box.

As it is a Moto Z product, we will definitely see the Moto Mods come into play, and it should be able to accept all of the mods that have been released thus far. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more information on the Motorola Moto Z Play.


Rumours: Motorola Moto Z Play confirmed?

After the launch of the Motorola Moto Z family, one member was surprisingly missing from the lineup – the Play model. Now however we may have a clue on how it will look like – at least underneath the skin.

According to the report, the Moto Z Play (code named Vertex) will feature a 5.5-inch display, matching the screen size of the Moto Z and Moto Z Force. It should be powered by the Snapdragon 625 chipset with an octa-core CPU, 3GB of RAM and Android 6.0.1 pre-installed.

The specs looks good at this point in time, and seeing it is sporting the Z moniker from Motorola, it should support the Moto Mods expansion system as well. Stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this model soon.


Rumours: Motorola Moto Z Play revealed by TENAA

Joining the Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force is the Moto Z Play, as outed by the chinese certification agency TENAA. The specs of the phone make it a mid-range in the Moto Z family, but it still comes with the Moto Z characteristics and design language.

The features of the phone are as follows:

Will we see this device officially here in Malaysia? We do not have that information as of yet, so stay tuned to TechNave for up-to-date information on the Moto Z Play.


Rumours: Motorola Moto Z Play will bring back the 3.5mm jack?

The Motorola Moto Z did not come with a standard 3.5mm audio jack, which made many feel sad (and a small number of people elated). This allows the device to be super thin, but at the expense of lost connectivity. A new leak for the upcoming Moto Z Play showing that the larger phone may be bringing back the 3.5mm audio jack to the Moto family.

A leaked photo of the unannounced Moto Z Play shows a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Like last year, the Play model is expected to be a little more rugged and have a bigger battery. Rumored specs include 5.5-inch display, Snapdragon 625 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage.

Will we see this model in Malaysia officially? Stay tuned to TechNave for more information as it appears online.


Rumours: Motorola X4, G5S and G5S Plus price tag and tech-specs leaked online

Ronald Quandt, a leakster from Twitter has just revealed some nice juicy news about Motorola upcoming products, namely the Moto X4, Moto G5S and G5S Plus with the prices and tech-specs. Let's take a look below, shall we?

Judging the tech-specs above, these three devices are more or less the same. The X4 is obviously the superior one with a Snapdragon 630 chip and dual rear cameras. Followed by the G5S Plus and G5S as the entry level smartphone. If these prices are true, users might actually have a hard time choosing the variants because of the similarities. Let's also not forget the Moto G5 Plus is quite good as well, although it won't have the water resistant feature.

With Motorola coming back in style, it's likely that they will bring these phones into Malaysia. Stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Motorola coming out with 6.3-inch phablet for October 2014?

Motorola was previously rumoured to be releasing a 6.3-inch phablet device to be called the Xplay last year in October 2013. However, it seems that the year could be wrong as various sources are saying that the Xplay could be coming in Q3 of 2014 which could mean an October 2014 release. Tech specs and features apart from the screen size are not listed though. Exact Malaysia release dates and pricing are also not listed so stay tuned for more information and updates.[Source]


Rumours: Motorola to halt Android Wear development

We like the Motorola Moto 360 – but according to a new report, we may not see another model come anytime soon. Motorola said that they do not have any plans to release a new smartwatch to coincide with Google’s Android Wear 2.0, which is due to be released in early 2017.

The company currently does not see any pull in the market to create a new smartwatch in the near future, said Sakil Barkat, head of global product development at Moto. He also said that wearables will not be in Moto’s annual device roadmap from now on. While they see value in the product line, they do not see any value in creating a new one at this point of time.

This does not bode well with the wearble industry – with the news of FitBit buying Pebble running alongside this news. Does this mean the further decline of the Smartwatch as a market? Stay tuned to TechNave for news and information on the current state of Smartwatches around the world.


All you need to know about honor Gala 2015 coming on 11 November 2015

We recently revealed that honor Malaysia will be holding their honor Gala 2015 sale on 11 November 2015. All set to happen at 11:08am and 3:08pm on VMALL.my, the annual sale will include deals such as:

“Our annual sales gala lets us to give back to our digital native fans and customers, without whose support we wouldn’t be where we are today. And with interest in our products having been especially strong this year, we felt we needed to go the extra mile for the 2015 event.” George Zhao, honor president


Rumours: Motorola will relaunch their RAZR brand?

We have seen leaks of a new Motorola smartphone that was shared previously on Technave. Now Motorola has just released a new teaser video that showcases the original RAZR fliphone in it heavily. Does this mean we will see the rebirth of the Motorola RAZR?

The video shows a typical American highschool scene where the cool kids, goths, cheerleaders and everyone else in a school hallway, but with everybody sporting the iconic RAZR flip-phone. The video ends with a website where people can register their interest for a Motorola event, happening this coming June 6th.

We are speculating that one of the new leaked phone featured here will be the next RAZR, most likely the 'Vector Thin' model. We will update you soon with new information once it is out.


Rumours: Mould for the Xiaomi laptop spotted online

We are nearing to the announcement for the first laptop from Xiaomi, and from a leaked photo that was shared online, we will see it as a full-aluminium device that may rival the Apple MacBook Air – at least in design.

The mould of the upcoming device was shared online and we can see clearly the Mi branding set in the middle of the mould. The design of the laptop is reported to be similar to the Apple MacBook Air laptop, down to the thickness of the overall device.

At this point of time we do not have any specification details for the laptop, but we have reports that the device may be priced around USD 445 (~RM 1815), which is about half the price of the cheapest Apple MacBook Air. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information of this upcoming device from Xiaomi.


Rumours: Mr Anonymous says Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is coming to Malaysia soon?

Our almost-resident leakster Mr. Anonymous is back and this time he says that Malaysia could be getting the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro soon. Like the recently launched Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017), the C9 Pro offers a 16MP front camera but adds on 6GB of RAM with a 6-inch FHD display.

No exact Malaysia release dates yet and no news if the Galaxy C5 Pro and C7 Pro are also coming out of China but the rumour from him does coincide with a similar rumour from the folks at sammobile, so you probably won't need to take too much salt with this rumour.


Rumours: Mysterious new Nokia phone seen on Geekbench – Android-powered D1C?

Nokia is coming back to the smartphone market, and they are expected to run Android OS on board their devices. Until now we do not have any indication on the device that Nokia will be putting on the market, but a new entry by Geekbench may reveal some clues to their plans in the near future, with the upcoming Nokia D1C.

From the details we can see online, the phone will not be a flagship device – but rather a midrange machine. Geekbench reports an octa-core Snapdragon 430 SoC, clocked at 1.4 GHz, the accompanying Adreno 505 GPU and 3GB of RAM. No news on what the screen size will be like, or any other details. We do know that the device will run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.

We are rooting for Nokia, as we would like to see the brand be the name that everyone associates with smartphones once again. We shall see how the Nokia D1C will guide the company from now onwards – so stay tuned to TechNave for more Nokia news.


Rumours: Mystery Samsung smartphone (Galaxy S5) with Snapdragon 805 and 5.2-inch 2K display appears?

A device going by the model of SM-G906S has appeared on the GFXBench website bearing the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor and beating quite a few graphics scores. Initially appearing with a hidden info tab, the tech specs on the device are listed to include a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, Adreno 420 graphics, 3GB RAM, a 5.2-inch display with 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution and features a 16MP rear camera. The model numbering is fairly close to that of the Samsung Galaxy S5 which could mean a more powerful Galaxy S5 version coming out later (which Samsung did do with their Samsung Galaxy S4 when they came out with the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE+). Then again, it could be an entirely different smartphone as rumours of a more premium Samsung Galaxy F smartphone have been making the rounds as well.


Rumours: Mystery device could be Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo

We've mentioned the Zauba registry listing before but for those who don't know, it is India's equivalent to Malaysia's SIRIM database, providing a listing of devices brought into the country. Quite a lot of flagship smartphones have leaked from the Zauba listings with one of the most recent ones being a listing for a mystery Samsung device. With the Samsung Galaxy S5 already well and launched, we're thinking that it could be the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo. Details about the device show it having the model numer of SM-G800F while the Samsung Galaxy S5 has the model number of SM-G900F. Other details include that the SM-G800F is valued at 31790 rupees (RM1716) while the Galaxy S5 has a 33061 rupees (RM1785) price tag. While there aren't any other tech specs or features to give it away, it does hint at a possible lower end (and hopefully more affordable) version of the Galaxy S5. As always, take this rumour with a pinch of salt as even Samsung's other Neo products are sometimes sold for more than the original depending on the location.


Rumours: NeXT by Maxis? Could this be Maxis’ own 4G smartphone?

In a surprising turn of events, it seems that Maxis is apparently planning to sell its self-branded 4G smartphone soon?

According to Lowyat.NET, a forum member accidentally discovered the device, simply called “Maxis NeXT” on the telco’s official website and shared a number of screenshots.

Judging from the screenshots, the phone looks like a very basic unit, with none of the metal build that’s very common these days. The first screenshot shows the Maxis logo on the lower back of the unit, with another showing the upper back of the device, clearly showing the rear camera that has a camera bump as well as LED flash. The last screenshot shows the alleged device with its screen turned on, and “Maxis” is shown on screen, along with the 4G signal bar in full, possibly indicating that this would be a device compatible with Maxis’ 4G networks.

The particular page had since been deleted from Maxis’ website, but, according to Google cache, under the Frequently Asked Questions section, we managed to get some further possible info. Apparently the campaign will run from 3 March 2017 (to be confirmed) while stocks last, and is only available on the Maxis Online Store, as well as whoever taking up the offer will be tied to a 24-month contract with Maxis.

No further info was indicated on the page, except for what seems like a missing picture with a somewhat peculiar file name, “maxis_next_leak_phone_specs.jpg”

Was it really an accidental leak? Do any of you recognise the phone in the photos? Let us know in the comments below, or on our Facebook page. Do stay tune to TechNave.com for further updates on this matter.


Rumours: New 3GB RAM increase for upcoming Apple iPhone 7s

So according to Cowen and Company analyst, Timothy Arcuri (who by the way, is one of those reliable Apple leakers like KGI Securities, Ming-Chi Kuo), said that the upcoming three new Apple iPhones will be coming in 3GB RAM. Anyway, here’s quote from the man himself:

"In terms of memory/storage configuration, all three models will likely adopt 3GB RAM; the 4.7”/5.5” will likely have the same storage options as the current iPhone 7/7+ in 32/128/256GB while the 5.8” model looks to be only offered in two memory configurations: 64GB and 256GB. Finally, the 5.8” model will likely have extended battery life with two packs of batteries."

Mind you that the iPhone 7 Plus does have the 3GB RAM already, so that actually leaves the upcoming 4.7-inch iPhone 7s to be the only one who’s getting the upgrade. Also, the statement kind of contradicts previous rumours about it, since according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, they said the iPhone 7s will remain as 2GB RAM, while the other two will be using 3GB RAM.

But what does an increase in RAM mean for the iPhone? Well for newbies, it improves the iPhone’s memory and also storing more data. If this is true, customers will be quite happy to know that they won’t need to spend extra bucks for higher RAM power, yet using the same 4.7-inch display.

In addition, there is another thing that is consistent, which is the fact that the 2017 iPhones will be using Lightning connectors with USB Type-C. We know this small news, but we just thought you should know (lol). Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New ASUS ZenFone 4 lineup leaked online revealing new ZenFone 4V and Selfie models

When ASUS had their event at Computex 2017 last, people were wondering if the ZenFone 4 would be announced or not. Well, turned out they didn’t and only the new ZenBook and VivoBook series were revealed. In spite of this, a new leak about the ZenFone 4 series got out and there’s not one, but five brand new ZenFone 4 models coming soon. Let’s check out the list below!

If that’s too small for you to read, in the list it has the main smartphone of the series - ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL) and it’s likely to carry on as a mid-range smartphone just like its predecessor carrying a Snapdragon 626. It seems there will be two models as well, probably for different regions with code number ASUS_Z01KDA and ASUS_Z01KD respectively. Speaking of successors, the ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) will also be coming soon, we expect a huge battery juice power on this one. The ZenFone 4 Pro is probably going to be a more powerful version of the ZenFone 4, and this could apply to the ZenFone 4V as well which is somethign we’ve never seen before in past generations.

Finally, there’s the ZenFone 4 Selfie. Rumours have it that it will have a 13MP camera sensor on both sides and it’s not their first selfie phone since there was one before called the Zenfone Selfie. And no, the ZenFone Live doesn’t count. It’s a bit odd that a ZenFone 4 Deluxe was nowhere to be seen, neither the ZenFone 4 Laser, but it could be an incomplete list for all we know.

So which ASUS ZenFone 4 model are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Apple EarPods with Lightning connector appears online

The rumours for the upcoming Apple iPhone 7 are like ping-pong tournaments – it goes ‘ping’ for one rumour, and then ‘pong’ for another. Well this new rumour seen online makes a good case for the 3.5mm jack removal rumour – new Apple EarPods has been spotted sporting the Lightning connector.

The EarPods are the standard earphone that is bundled with the iPhone, and these pictures looks legitimate enough to say that the 3.5mm is safely out of the picture for Apple. Of course this may just be somebody’s idea of a prank online, so take it with a grain of salt.

As per usual, nothing is confirmed until we see the product launched officially, so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring you up to date information of the upcoming Apple iPhone 7.


All you need to know about the Apple Event 2022! All-new iPhone 14 Plus & Apple Watch Ultra!

The Apple Event 2022 has just ended and Apple has unveiled the next-gen iPhone 14 series. The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Besides, the toughest Apple Watch Ultra has also been introduced during the event.

Out of all the features, the most interesting thing that Apple did will be introducing the Dynamic Island feature for the Pro linups which means there's no more notch for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. As for the Apple Watch Ultra, it has whopping 2000 nits peak brightness display and is protected by sapphire crystal. There’s also a new 86-decibel siren to help others locate you when you’re out and about for an adventure off the grid. Check out more in the video below!


Rumours: New Apple Lightning adapter video appears, and pre-order date revealed?

More pictures of the Apple iPhone 7 have surfaced online showing consistent model design recently, including the one that finally showed absent 3.5mm headphone jack port this week. Although it's just a rumour, another evidence showed up convincing us that the feature is likely to happen, because not only an image of an adapter with the lightning port appeared but even a video was posted as well.

It was reported that the adapter was from a Foxconn factory in Vietnam, the cord design looks like a shorter version of the current iPhone adapter (USB Type-C to USB and Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet accessories), except the other end that assumably fits the 3.5mm headphone jack. But we can't be too sure yet, as you can see in the image that the Lightning head is incomplete, so it could be damaged or just a knockoff product.

Another interest note from the insider is that if the Lightning to 3.5mm adapter is connected to an iPhone running iOS 9 or lower, the incompatible message will appear; but if used on an iPhone with iOS 10 beta installed, there was no issue. What's more, the insider also noted that the device gives priority to the Lightning port for audio output.

Confirmed: Pre-orders start on the 9th. You can extrapolate the launch event date from there. https://t.co/gwoPzIM1dI

Meanwhile, mobile phone leaker Evan Blass made another tweet again predicting that the pre-order of the iPhone 7 series will be available on 9 September 2016, which is a Friday on that day.

Are you looking forward to the new Lightning adapter if it's real? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: New Apple MacBook Pro and Air to appear at WWDC 17 event

As Apple WWDC 17 draws closer, we got our first news of the upcoming products that will be shown at the event. According to sources, a new Macbook and Macbook Pro model will be announced, as well as a Macbook Air.

So what do we know? Well, the Macbook Pro is said to come with a faster Kaby Lake processor, a slimmer design and a Touch Bar. A custom-designed ARM chip could be implemented by Apple too so that it can handle low power features. This could be applied to the Macbook too with a fresh upgrade. As for the MacBook Air, the last time it got an update was two years ago in March. But according to Bloomberg, they reported that Apple is planning to bring it back as an affordable notebook option. In other news, rumours suggest a new Siri speaker will make an appearance. We aren’t sure what is that but from the sound of it, maybe it will act like the Google Home. We can also expect a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro and new iMac or Mac mini announcement.

Do take this with a pinch of salt, as last year we also got rumours of the new iMac but none of that happened. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: New Apple MacBook upgrades at Apple Mac event and an Apple Car?

Tomorrow on 27 October, Apple will be holding an event (Hello Again) revealing new Mac lineup. It's been awhile actually, since the last Mac upgrade (more than a year) particularly for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and even more so for the Mac mini and Mac Pro for years. The last time that Apple did one was the Retina MacBook that came out in early 2015. So what can we expect? Perhaps three new Mac products?

First up, a new MacBook Pro is probably going to be unveiled tomorrow with a new body and features, the last time that it got a major redesign was way back in 2012. Should it take another new form tomorrow, it should be getting a thinner and lighter body, this doesn't mean that it will look like the MacBook Air nor the Retina MacBook but will have shallower curves around the edges.

Features-wise, a wider and more pressure sensitive Force Touch trackpad should take place, along with a 2TB worth of internal storage, stable keys and a single LED backlighting. And of course, the speculated "Magic Toolbar" OLED touch panel might come as well, which serves as digital keys and buttons that are contextual, changing based on the application that's in use along with a Touch ID fingerprint sensor.

Next, rumours have it that Apple will add USB Type-C ports onto the MacBook Air, as well as a Skylake processor and Thunderbolt 3 support. To add on to that, it's even possible that the MacBook Air could be replaced by a lighter and thinner MacBook Pro. This one has the least rumours, and according to Japanese site Mac Otakara; it says that the 13-inch MacBook Air will be around a little longer, just with little changes and the 11-inch model could retire silently.

Lastly, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, iMacs are not ready to ship and believes the company are preparing for them in the early first-half of 2017. So we aren't sure if we will see them tomorrow, but rumours say otherwise, as according to rumours; it will feature new Skylake processor, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 (and Type-C as well), latest Polaris graphics cards the latest AMD chips to double the performance of previous generation.

In other news, Apple CEO Tim Cook also mentioned something about Apple's new approach to new technologies like the rumoured "Apple Car" during its fourth quarter 2016 earning call recently, this is what he has to say:

"I can't speak about rumors, but as you know, we look for ways we can improve the experience and the customer's experience on different sets of products. We're always looking at new things and the car space is an area where it's clear there are a lot of technologies that will become available... or will be able to revolutionize the car experience. It's interesting from that point of view. But certainly nothing to announce today."

The apple event will be held online as well, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.