Chipolo ONE Spot is an AirTag that just as useful but only cost ~RM116

With the Apple AirTag's launch, some companies are looking to copy it. For instance, Samsung and OPPO are big brands that are already looking into this. But there are also smaller companies with similar item tracking devices, such as Chipolo.

As spotted by Wccftech, Chipolo has recently unveiled its AirTag competitor - the Chipolo ONE Spot. This is a tracker that utilises Apple's Find My network to find your items. What's great is that it comes with a keyring hole, so you can attach items like your keys to it and make it easier to find.

Besides that, it comes with IPX5 water and dust resistance. It's not as impressive as the Apple AirTag's IP67 water resistance rating, but it should survive puddles of water or splashes. The built-in speaker is rather loud at 120dB, so you should be able to hear it even from a distance. On top of that, the ONE Spot's battery can last an entire year, so it has a pretty good value at just USD 28 (~RM116).

Of course, the brand isn't officially available in Malaysia. But its products can be found on Shopee, so you could probably get it there eventually. Having said that, would you be interested in getting one of these? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Christian Slater and HP Studios collaborating together with web series "The Wolf" to raise awareness of cyberhacking

Today, HP PPS Sales Sdn. Bhd. is excited to introduce a new web series called The Wolf, as a global initiative to raise awareness among consymers of security risks in doing businesses. Starring award-winning actor Christian Slater, it highlights how corporate networks can be hacked and what companies must do to protect themselves.

"As the universe of connected devices grows exponentially, so does the sophistication and magnitude of cyber attacks. Securing devices, data and identitiies is an imperative in driving continued confidence in technology with whom and with what we choose to connect." said Kym Lim, Managing Director of HP PPS Sales Sdn. Bhd..

"Hacking is a serious and growing problem for businesses and consumers. When HP asked me to partner on this series, I thought it was a great opportunity to help educate the public about how to better protect against cyber attacks." said Christian Slater.

With that being said, HP will introduce a broad range of innovative security products through partnerships and events for the most secure devices, solutions and technologies in the near future. For more information, visit HP Secure and also check out the trailer and web series at their page here.


Christiano Ronaldo and Hugo the Troll play Superstar Skaters for Android and iOS

Hugo Games recently announced a new game app for mobile phones and tablets on both Android and Apple iOS called Ronaldo&Hugo: Superstar Skaters. The infinite runner game will feature buoth Cristiano Ronaldo as well as Hugo the Troll and will be set in the streets of Las Vegas. Players will be able to experience said streets in sunny days and starry nights with plenty of challenges while trying to escape Paparazzi Pete.


Chrome 87 comes with new features and now loads faster

While the Google Chrome browser has its fair share of problems, it remains the most widely used Internet browser in the world at the moment. To keep that position, Google needs to continue improving the software and is doing so with the latest Chrome version 87.

According to Google, Chrome 87 is the biggest Chrome update in years. It introduces several new features, performance optimisation, and security enhancement. One of the changes includes a new tab prioritisation feature, which can reduce the CPU usage by 5 times and extend battery life by 1.25 times. Additionally, Chrome boot-up speed is now 25% faster and will load pages 7% faster, all while using less RAM and battery.

When it comes to new features, the notable ones are Tab Search and Chrome Action. If you enable Tab Search, you'll be able to use a new search bar to hunt for tabs, which is useful if you tend to open a lot of them without closing. As for Chrome Action, it's a feature that allows you to execute certain actions easily. For example, you can type "delete cache" into the search bar and it'll take you straight to the relevant setting in the menu.

So, what do you think about the new Chrome version? Do you find it better now, or would you prefer using a different browser? Share your thoughts in the comment section and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Chromecast 2 & Chromecast Audio officially available in Malaysia

Itching to stream your content from your phone to your big screen TV? Now you can with the Google Chromecast 2 and Chromecast Audio, as they are officially available in Malaysia through Lazada Malaysia.

The original Chromecast was a hit around the world as it can turn any TV into a media playback platform with just a tap of a button. The updated Chromecast 2 now features a puck-like design to enable it fit with more TVs. Plus you get a year’s subscription of iFlix with every purchase.

For audio, the Chromecast Audio turns any speaker into a wireless streaming device. If you have multiple Chromecast Audio dongles connected to different speakers around the house, you could create a multi-room audio setup.

The Chromecast devices from Google are a great alternative for those who don’t want to spend too much on a smart TV, but still want to stream content from the Internet. They are on sale now for RM 199 each on Lazada.


Chromecast with Google TV - New interface and remote, priced at ~RM207

Are you struggling or have no idea what videos to watch? Now the brand new Chromecast with Google TV can help you to search and suggest a video for you by just using the voice remote. It is similar to the previous Chromecast device but now comes with a new interface and remote control.

This device comes with 3 colour variants which are Snow, Sunrise, and Sky with a simple design. Installing this device just needs a simple step which is just to plug in into your smart TV USB-C connector and you are ready to enjoy the entertainment on your couch. Make sure your TV or AV receiver has the HDMI port, Google account, and a Wi-Fi network.

A simple step to install the Chromecast with Google TV

Besides that, the internal also been updated to support output from 4K resolution at 60Hz refresh rate along with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HDR10. As for the audio, now it can process the Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus with Dolby Atmos.

Google TV is going to debut the new Chromecast but it is only available on certain TVs such as Sony and other Android TV OS partners in 2021. On top of that, the company will also release the Google TV app on Android smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, the app will be available as an update to those existing Google Play Movies.

Well, this isn’t coming to the Malaysian market (or will it?) except for the overseas market such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and others. This Chromecast with Google TV will be available on 15 October onward with the price tag of $50 (~RM207). Would you get this if it is launched here? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Chuwi HiPad XPro release: Unisoc T616 SoC and 7000mAh battery at ~RM632

Chuwi has released its latest tablet in the affordable market segment, the Chuwi HiPad XPro. Featuring a 10.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, the panel has a 16:10 aspect ratio and a max brightness of 360 nits.

According to Chuwi's official website, the tablet is powered by the Unisoc T616 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 127GB of storage. You can also expand the storage by up to 1TB using the microSD card slot.

The HiPad XPro seems to be geared toward media consumption as it is equipped with a quad-speaker setup and supports Widevine L1 certification for streaming Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services in the highest quality. Battery-wise, it is equipped with a 7000mAh cell and charges over USB-C.

The tablet sports a 13MP camera at its rear with autofocus and an 8MP selfie camera at its front. Other notable specs include LTE support, dual SIM, Android 12 OS, a weight of 500g, 7.3mm thickness and dual mic.

The HiPad XPro is priced at USD149 or ~RM632 with shipping expected to commence by early February 2023. However, as of the time of writing, the tablet is not officially available in Malaysia and Chuwi has yet to reveal plans for expansion to our country.

So, what do you guys think of this affordable tablet by Chuwi? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and releases such as this!


A Redmi gaming phone is scheduled for release at the end of April 2021

As the gaming smartphones and mobile gaming industry continue to grow rapidly, Redmi just made an announcement that its very first-ever gaming phone will be releasing by the end of April. It was spotted on the Weibo forums and while not much information was shared, here's what we know so far.

From the Weibo post, it has the typical marketing words to hype up the Redmi gaming phone such as 'gaming machine', 'flagship' and 'hardcore features'. Redmi is also claiming it as the 'ultimate' cost-effective gaming device that can be used for mobile gaming tournaments and such. So far, rumours have it that it could feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, a punch-hole OLED display, and a 5000mAh battery with a 65W fast charge.

On top of that, it also seems that Redmi will be partnering with TiMi Studios. From the poster, it indicates that the Redmi gaming phone is one of Call of Duty: Mobile partners and a tournament is scheduled for it. This is a fairly common practice as to how brands would want to show off the device's capabilities.

By the way, the Dimensity 1200 chipset is using 6nm based on TMSC design so it should prove to be power efficient on paper. There's a good chance that Xiaomi Malaysia may import this device here. Until then, we will keep an eye out on this so stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Chuwi UBook X release: Intel Celeron CPU, lightweight body, and built-in kickstand for ~RM1692

Have you ever heard of Chuwi? It's not a widely known brand, but they do have some interesting laptops and tablets. Recently, the brand launched the UBook X tablet, which comes with a functional design, decent performance, and a relatively reasonable price tag.

Now available on the official Chuwi website, the UBook X is a 2-in-1 tablet that comes with a U-shaped bracket built into the device. This functions as a kickstand and turns it into a laptop by attaching the optional keyboard. The tablet is also very lightweight at 780g, but still packs a USB Type-C port, USB Type-A port, Micro-HD port, Micro-SD slot, and an audio jack.

In terms of internal hardware, the UBook X should provide do well enough in most daily tasks thanks to its Intel Celeron N4100 CPU and 8GB of RAM. Besides that, it sports a 12-inch IPS display that outputs a max resolution of 2160x1440 and follows the 3:2 aspect ratio, which is more suitable for productivity apps. Additionally, the tablet has a 38Wh that can deliver up to 9 hours of battery life so you'll have more than enough to get you through the day.

At USD 399 (~RM1692), the Chuwi UBook X could be a great option for basic office work, especially if you want something portable and affordable. But what do you think about it? Do you prefer a full-fledge laptop computer for productivity? Share your thoughts in the comments on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news on the latest gadgets.


Cinemas will be allowed to operate from 1 July 2020 onwards with no more than 250 people per theatre

The government has recently announced that cinemas in Malaysia will be allowed to operate starting from 1 July 2020. It is best to note that there will be a limit of up to 250 people, depending on the size of the movie theatre.

On another note, GSC, MBO, and TGV has officially announced on their Facebook page that they will be resuming operations very soon. However, there is no information on the exact dates for now nor are the necessary requirement to enter the cinemas, but GSC have already listed a few movies that are ready for screening. According to their Twitter post, anticipated movies such as Christopher Nolan's Tenet, Disney's Mulan, and Peninsula (sequel to Train To Busan) are confirmed for July. The exact date is yet to be unveiled so do check your local listings.

Movies coming soon this July. SEE YOU GUYS SOON IN GSC! Stay tuned for more! pic.twitter.com/aRLPDLsubJ

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the government allowing cinemas to open their doors from 1 July 2020 onwards? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Circular Alcatel OneTouch Watch coming for a smart price?

As usual, every tech company is set for major announcements come CES 2015 and Alcatel OneTouch are no exception. They have also announced that they will be releasing a circular smartwatch named the Alcatel OneTouch Watch on 6 January 2015. While there is not mention of tech specs the image shows multiple (and possibly interchangeable) watch straps, a circular watch face and a mostly touchscreen and voice control interface. We're not sure if it will use Android Wear but features will include notifications, remote music playback, pedometer and other health tracking functions. While there are no Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet, Alcatel OneTouch have said that the OneTouch Watch will have a "smart price". While it is unclear if it is smart for Alcatel OneTouch or for us, it would be great if it is priced below the usual $300 (RM1058).[Source]


Circular Pebble Time Round officially announced as world's thinnest and lightest smartwatch

The folks at Pebble have announced their first round smartwatch with the Pebble Time Round which at 7.5mm thin and 28g is currently the world's thinnest and lightest smartwatch. Featuring a 1.25-inch circular e-ink display the Time Round offers a 22mm band and 14mm band and also has quick charging as well. The first thing most people will notice are the rather thick bezels but like other Pebble smartwatch, the Time Round is Android and Apple iPhone compatible. There is a cost to battery life due to the size shrink but it should last more than a day on a single charge. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but it is currently available at pre-order for $249 (RM1093) in November 2015.


Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) gets recommended rating by NSS Labs

Cisco Systems recently announced that their Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) system, which was originally developed by Sourcefire, has receieved a "Recommended" rating from NSS Labs latest Security Value Map (SVM) for Breach Detection Systems (BDS). NSS Labs testing reveals that the AMP solution provides 99% overall breach detection and offers one of the lowest cost-of-ownership solutions in the market. Further testing revealed that AMP has a 100% detection rating for exploits and detected 99% of Web-based malware delivered by browsers and 98% of malware delivered using email.

“Cisco is taking a leadership position in delivering end-to-end protection for our customers including against advanced threats. The innovation in Advanced Malware Protection from Sourcefire, is a critical component of our strategy. With the lowest TCO of all tested solutions, Cisco provides users with confidence that they are protected from the vast majority of attacks with defenses that are persistent, agile and highly cost-effective.” Christopher Young, Senior Vice President, Cisco Security Group.


Citizens aged between 18 and 20 will be eligible for RM50 e-wallet credit

Malaysians aged between 18 and 20 years old, will be eligible for an RM50 e-wallet credit in order to promote cashless transactions. While not much is known in regards to which exact platform will be giving out the aforementioned credit, we do know that it will most likely be platforms such as Grab, Touch ‘n Go eWallet, Boost, and potentially more.

With that being said, the government plans to allocate up to a total of RM75 via the eBelia programme most probably by the start of the year 2021. What are your thoughts on the government giving out RM50 to youths aged 18 to 20? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Citizens are allowed to record a video while being vaccinated

It seems that science, tech, innovation and vaccines minister Khairy Jamaluddin has made an announcement stating that citizens who are getting vaccinated are allowed to record themselves as they’re receiving the vaccine. The decision to allow recording during the vaccination process was because of a case where a citizen was injected with an empty syringe not too long ago.

The minister mentioned that by taking a video of the vaccination process, you will have proof that can be reported should there be any foul play involved. That said, be sure to have a good look at the syringe before it is administered.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on being able to record yourself during the vaccination process? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Citizens under the B40 classification will get RM180 in telecommunication credit

Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul has recently announced during the tabling of Budget 2021 that 8 million individuals under the B40 classification will be eligible for an RM180 telecommunication credit, which can be used to pay bills, or even purchase a new mobile phone. But that’s not all, it seems that the government will also be providing telco companies funding of up to RM1.5 billion in order to provide affected citizens with free data.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the Budget 2021 so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.

"RM1.5 bilion Program Jaringan PRIHATIN: Kredit telekomunikasi untuk golongan B40 sebanyak RM180 seorang untuk langganan internet atau kos telefon bimbit. #KesejahteraanRakyat #Belanjawan2021Dana padanan RM1.5 bilion daripada syarikat telekomunikasi dalam bentuk data percuma."


Civilization VI is now available on Google Play Store and it's 4.21GB in size

No, we are not kidding! The popular Civilization VI RTS game has made its way to Google Play Store but not Apple App Store (sorry iOS fans lol). If you're a big RTS fan or looking for something fresh to play, you might as well just take this opportunity and download the trial for free.

Wait a minute, a trial? Yeah, apparently after downloading, you can only play for 60 rounds for free and once you're done with that, you will have to pay. In addition, "Rise and Fall" and "Gathering Storm" expansions are also included as add-ons, so if you have the budget, you can go ahead and purchase them. By the way, make sure you have a WiFi connection nearby because this mobile game version is 4.21GB!

Of course, the Civilization VI mobile version graphics and game mechanics are not the same by comparison with the PC version. But regardless, it should be a fun experience. There's no word if the mobile game version would come to the iOS so stay tuned for that at TechNave.com!


Clash of Clans developer announce new game called Rush Wars

If you love Clash of Clans, Clash Royale and Brawl Stars, you’re in for a treat. The Finnish company behind these games, Supercell, has just announced a new combat strategy game called Rush Wars.

Rush Wars requires players to either team up with friends or join a team. Then, players must build their ultimate attack squads to raid enemy gold mines. The game is said to be casual but it can get pretty technical which does still provide a challenge that players yearn for. All in all, this game is pretty great for both casual and hardcore players.

Right now, the game is in beta stage. The game is available for free on the App Store and Google Play Store but currently, the game is only available in Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Let’s hope this game makes it here to Malaysia soon. So what do you think? Keep up with the latest mobile gaming news on TechNave.com!


A Redmi smartphone with Snapdragon 855 is confirmed to be coming with no pop up camera

The GM Redmi, Lu Weibing denied that their upcoming smartphone, which is rumoured to be the Redmi Pro 2, will be released with a pop up camera. This statement debunks images that have been floating online showing off the device with a pop up camera. He instead confirms that a smartphone with the Snapdragon 855 chipset is in the works.

Not much about the Redmi Pro 2 has been heard about since the original leak which leads us to believe that we may not be seeing that particular smartphone model at all as it may be named something else entirely. However, we can safely assume that this would be Redmi’s next flagship device which is a huge upgrade from their current flagship which features the Snapdragon 675.

With the price of the Redmi Note 7 Pro starting at ~RM1170, we can also safely say that this upcoming device might just be the cheapest smartphone with the Snapdragon 855 chipset coming out into the market. Are you excited? Keep up with the latest Redmi news and updates on TechNave.com!


Classical music app from Apple in 2022?

Back in the day, many of us listen to music on MP3 players. These days, music streaming apps are the name of the game. And they're great, as you get to listen to a wide variety of music on these sites. But Apple is looking to make one just for classical music.

It might be more niche than other genres, but Apple thinks that there's value in streaming classical music. Yesterday, the company announced it has acquired the classical music streaming service - Primephonic. With this acquisition, Apple Music subscribers will now have access Primephonic playlists and exclusive audio content.

Apple will launch a new classical music app based on Primephonic's UI and features

Moreover, Primephonic will be closing its platform on 7 September 2021 to start focusing on working for Apple Music. In fact, the two companies will be working on a new dedicated classical music streaming app that will launch in 2022. It will feature Primephonic's user interface and some new features.

Would an app dedicated to just classical music be better than adding it to Apple Music? In our opinion, it'll need a lot of cool features to make it enticing to users. But what are your thoughts on that? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Click here to watch the OnePlus 5 launch livestream on 20 June 2017

OnePlus fans, better get your bookmark buttons ready. After weeks upon weeks of non-stop teasing and speculating, we can now ‘Never Settle’ with the official confirmation launch date of the OnePlus 5 flagship killer device on 20 June 2017.

Can you believe it? The launch is only 4 more days away and the livestream can be accessed through their official link here at around 12:00 PM EDT which is around 12:00 AM for us in sunny Malaysia.

With this we can finally sleep on the fact that we will have confirmed specs and features of the OnePlus 5. For now we only know from speculations that the OnePlus 5 will be rocking the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 along with a giant 8GB RAM and of course, the dual-camera setup.

Make sure you bookmark the above link and see you guys there at the official launch! Alternatively, you could stay tuned to TechNave.com for our coverage.


Cloud-gaming platforms are the true enemy, says Microsoft's Phil Spencer

Consoles giants should make peace and not war because Microsoft claims that game streaming services are the ones to be worried about today. According to a Protocol.com, the company could be looking to form a unified front with its long-time console competitors - Nintendo and Sony.

Platforms that offer video game streaming, otherwise known as cloud-gaming, aren't quite about to beat consoles yet due to technological limitations. But cloud-gaming has an advantage in that gamers don't need to spend too much to buy a console in the first place and can be rolled out to any region with internet connectivity. In a Statista study conducted last year, cloud-gaming is expected to become a USD 450 million (~RM1.86 billion) business by 2023.

With that in consideration, Microsoft believes that truce with Nintendo and Sony makes sense. In a recent interview, Phil Spencer (Executive Vice President of Gaming at Microsoft) even said: "I don't want to be in a fight over format wars with those guys (Nintendo and Sony) while Amazon and Google are focusing on how to get gaming to 7 billion people around the world."

However, what sort of measures such an alliance could take that would be meaningful wasn't discussed. In our opinion, cross-play between the Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Sony PlayStation 4 would be a good place to start. Is there anything else you believe would continue to give console gaming the edge over cloud-gaming? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for other news.


Clubhouse announces new privacy measures and program for content creators

If you talk about recent hot topics, one of them would have to be Clubhouse. The voice-chat app's popularity has exploded since been recommended by Elon Musk. Now it has to find ways to keep its millions of new users and that includes new features.

In its town hall update earlier today, the company announced an accelerator program for creators called Creator First. This is likely an experimental idea though, considering that Clubhouse will only be accepting 20 creators before 31 March 2021. However, Clubhouse has promised to help these creators build their audiences and even monetise.

product updates: Link sharing- You can now share a link to your profile or club Language filtering- we will learn what language rooms you tend to join and filter the others Invite via phone #- don’t have them in your contacts? You can invite them by typing in their phone #

Besides that, Clubhouse also mentioned a few privacy changes to the app. It now no longer requires access to your phone contacts, and you can invite someone by inserting their phone number instead. Also, you can now set language filters for chat rooms, as well as share links of your profile or club with other users.

Just like how Zoom became big last year, you can expect Clubhouse to scramble to create new features to keep users around. On that topic, what's a feature you would like to see in Clubhouse? Share your ideas in the comment section below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Clubhouse app rolled out a new "Backchannel" feature for direct message

According to sources, Clubhouse had rolled out a new feature which is "Backchannel". This feature allows the users to communicate by direct messaging without going through third-party apps such as Whatsapp or Telegram.

On the other hand, this feature allows the users to have private conversations with another user one-on-one or in a group chat. As for now, the users can't share pictures or videos in the chatroom so we think the company might work on it in the future.

What do you think about this new feature? Do you think this brings convenience to you? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Clubhouse for Android is said to be arriving in just a couple of months

The audio-only chat app, Clubhouse, has suddenly become popular among iOS users by allowing them to discuss certain topics with people who have common interests. Its invite-only policy has also intrigued users even more with the sense of exclusivity when joining the app. Now, the exclusivity might loosen a little soon by being available for Android users as well.

According to a report, the app that is exclusive for iOS is making its arrival on Android in a couple of months. The co-founder Paul Davison said that the company is currently working very hard to launch the Clubhouse app on Android. Previously, it was reported that the company began its work for the Android version in January but the expected time frame of release has not been mentioned.

Until now, thanks to an Android software developer that was hired by the company last month, the release date of the app is getting closer. The co-founder mentioned that it's even possible for Android users to get a taste of the app in the first half of the year.

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


Clubhouse hires Android developer to build Android version

If you're active on social media, you've probably heard about Clubhouse by now. If you haven't, you can get an overview of it here. Anyway, the app has taken the world by storm, but it was only available for iOS users thus far. Fortunately, an Android version should be on the way.

According to CNBC, Clubhouse has hired Android software developer Mopewa Ogundipe to create an Android version of the app. For those who are unaware, Clubhouse is a social media audio app. It lets you send audio messages to your friends or broadcast them publically, kind of like an audio version of Twitter.

Before this, only iOS users could download the app via invites. Despite that, it has accrued over 8.1 million users since its popularity exploded. Since some Malaysians prefer to send audio messages, the app has also become fairly popular here. An Android version would increase the user count dramatically, though it may not be ready anytime soon.

With that said, have you been able to try Clubhouse yet? What are your thoughts on the app so far? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for updates on the Android version.


Clubhouse is adding new feature that allows live text chat

The hype around audio chat rooms has mostly died down. As the app considered the trend starter, Clubhouse has been particularly quiet over the last few months. However, the company now just released a major feature for its users.

As you may know, not everyone wants to be on the mic but they might still want to be heard. For these people, Clubhouse has announced the In-Room Chat feature that lets the audience and hosts communicate via text. It's like YouTube and Twitch's live chat feature. This is also useful for audience members who want to drop comments but want to avoid interrupting the host.

Of course, there will be moderation in place for In-Room Chat. According to Clubhouse, creators will have full control over and can delete the messages at any time. Mods can be appointed to help, and users can delete their messages if necessary. The company has also confirmed that emojis are supported.

This is a big feature for audio chat apps, and we expect other platforms like Twitter Space to follow suit soon. With that said, what do you think about audio chat apps? Do you tune in to these chat rooms? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Clubhouse is now available for Android users in Malaysia

Today, Clubhouse for Android has finally made its way to Malaysia and everyone can now download it on the Google Play Store for free. As expected, it's still an invite-only app but you can still register a username before your friend invites you into it.

In case you have been under the rock, Clubhouse first blew into popularity back in early 2021 on the iOS platform in Malaysia. It has been around for more than a year already and it's a voice chat platform where users can join any rooms for ongoing discussions, topics from well-known speakers. Even international celebrities are playing it.

From the welcoming page, it seems that there may be still some bugs here and there so please do be patient while the developers do the finishing touches. Have you been waiting for the Android version of Clubhouse? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Clubhouse is now the number 1 social network app in Malaysia

If you think Clubhouse is not really a big deal and overrated, think again. Just over the weekend, BBC has reported that the app doubled in over two weeks. From 1 February until 16 February, it has already reached 8.1 million downloads on the iOS app store from 3.5 million.

Now that's a huge spike in terms of downloads, but that doesn't mean 8.1 million users are actively using the app. While there's no official figure from Clubhouse, it is estimated that there are more than 6 million users at the moment. There's no actual figure for Malaysia as well but it's certainly sitting at first place for social network comfortably. We also have to keep in mind that you can't just simply download the app and use it, as it's invite-only.

Reaching 2.5 million downloads in just the US alone (image courtesy of AppAnnie.com)

This invitation app only is not only for common users or influencers to use to broadcast on any topic, but celebrities and figureheads such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and other actors as well. While the concept of voice message only is not new, Clubhouse did make a breakthrough that other tech brands are following suit for this new standard in communication.

If you want to know more about Clubhouse and how it exactly works, we got it covered for you and you can read all about it right here. Do you use Clubhouse? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


A Rosso Red Pocophone F1 by Xiaomi is coming out soon

When the Pocophone F1 by Xiaomi was revealed back in August 2018, only the Rosso Red model didn't make it into the Malaysia market. But that could change since POCO India's Twitter and Instagram account, they have just teased the coming of the red-hot phone.

By all means, the specs still remain the same as the standard one in both 64GB and 128GB memory variant and according to the source, the India market is still getting the same price of it with 20,999 Rupee (~RM1182) and 23,999 Rupee (~RM1351). So should if the Rosso Red ever make it into Malaysia, it should be priced RM1299 and RM1499 accordingly. It's not known if Xiaomi Malaysia plans to import it in, but there's always another retailer such as DirectD which brought in the Armoured edition for RM1599.

Everything else can wait. The all-new #POCOF1 Rosso Red is here! #POCOgoesROSSO Goes on sale - 11th October, 12 AM on mi.com and @flipkart. Get notified now: LINK IN BIO. #ShotOnPOCO F1 by @taras84

A post shared by  POCO India (@indiapoco) on Oct 5, 2018 at 12:29am PDT

Would you like to get your hands on the Rosso Red edition? We just released our review on the phone a few days ago so check it out here. Stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at TechNave.com.


Clubhouse is rolling out Spatial Audio to iOS users, Android app to follow

Last month, Clubhouse finally dropped its invite-only system, allowing anyone on iOS and Android to join the platform. Now, the company has to come up with ways to keep its users around. And it seems that new audio features are on the cards.

In a Twitter post, Clubhouse announced that Spatial Audio is coming to the app. It will be added to iOS first, with Android users getting the update at a later date. Just like how it would function in Apple Music, Spatial Audio allows users to experience virtual surround sound in Clubhouse. The concept for the app is audio chat 'rooms', so surround sound is a great addition to it.

hearing a lot of people in rooms playing with this and figuring it out! in case you're wondering, you will *not* hear spatial audio when you're on stage — only when you're in the audience.

Fortunately, it seems that Clubhouse plans to make it more accessible in terms of what headphones you can use. According to Engadget, Clubhouse has confirmed that all wired and wireless headphones will support the feature. Due to limitations, it won't work with Bluetooth audio when you speak. However, other people can still hear your voice with the Spatial Audio effect. You just have to make sure that you're part of the audience and have the feature enabled.

Honestly, we haven't heard of too many Malaysians getting into the audio chat room trend. But if you're planning to do so, then you know have another reason to pick Clubhouse over other options. Having said that, do you use any audio room apps? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Clubhouse no longer invite-exclusive, now everyone can join the club

Audio chat rooms are the new thing in 2021, one that was first popularised when Clubhouse rose to prominence. But competitors have appeared in recent months, and Clubhouse must have realised it can no longer be exclusive.

Clubhouse has officially announced that the app is now out of beta and now open to everyone. In other words, the invite system has been removed. You can just download the app on Apple App Store and Google Play Store, which added the Android version in May 2021.

Now that the app has opened up to everyone, we can expect the number of users to increase. The company claims that the number of daily rooms is already at half a million. Of course, Clubhouse has competitors like Twitter Spaces and Reddit Talk. Facebook is also prepping its own version called Live Audio Rooms.

With that said, do any of you use Clubhouse? What do you think about the app and the audio chat room concept so far? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Clubhouse started rolling out beta version to Android users

Based on a statement by Clubhouse on notion.so, it seems that they have started rolling out beta version of the Clubhouse app to Android users. With that in mind, we can expect the clubhouse app to be officially available on Android within a few months.

With that being said, it seems like the Clubhouse concept is still quite popular as other social media platforms have started releasing their Clubhouse-like features as well. Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to when the Android app will be officially available worldwide.

What are your thoughts on Clubhouse rolling out beta versions of Clubhouse to Android users? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Clubhouse will be finally available on Android this week around the world

We have been writing a few posts about Clubhouse now and it seems that the global launch is ready. According to the official Clubhouse Twitter account, the app will be rolling out around the world this week. While no date was specified, sources say it would be this Friday.

Like the iOS counterpart, the Clubhouse Android version will still be an invite-only voice chat app but we were told that it lacks some features. According to sources, Android users wouldn't be able to follow a topic, create a club and manage it, link it to existing social profiles, make payments, or changing the user name. Thankfully, the developers are working on that as we speak.

Town hall highlights iOS upcoming:  List of all the people who've paid you Find everyone you've heard in a room for the past 10 days Tag people in your profileAndroid upcoming:  Working on feature parity with iOS Rolling out everywhere this week!

In case you missed it, Clubhouse got really popular when it was launched on iOS first with several popular figures joining the platform sharing ideas and discussions. However, we think the hype has already died down by now but maybe the Android version could help restart the popularity once again. It took the team around three months for the Android import.

Clubhouse also sparked interest on several social platforms, making other brands like Facebook, Twitter and others do their own version so far, we have yet to hear any success or progress. But what do you think? Is Clubhouse too late to be released? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Coca-Cola has inserted an OLED illuminating lightsaber on its bottle!

With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker coming into theaters in mid December, most companies have started rolling out all the hot merchandises but there’s one stands out the most today which is the glowing lightsaber Coca-Cola bottles. The company has placed an OLED panel on the bottle to make the lightsaber glow whenever you press onto it.The OLED on the bottle is a self-illuminating panel that does not need any backlight which allows Coca-Cola to make use of this advantage to insert the ultra-thin panels behind the plastic bottle’s label without showing any bulky looking wiring behind it. Also, it is durable towards all the tossing and bagging of the bottles during shipping and it won't get spoiled in your hands.

Coca-Cola Lightsaber merchandise ads on Instagram

However, these OLED panels on the bottles only have a 40 minutes battery life in total. With that said, it will let you turn it on for roughly 500 times if you keep it on for less than 5 seconds everytime. Besides, there are only 8,000 bottles being made available at 45 secret locations in Singapore only.So good luck on getting your hands on the bottles! But if you do get it, please share your pictures with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


Coding for new Apple TV found in source code of tvOS 13.4 beta

News can often come from interesting sources, perhaps even in the source code of a platform. Well, good news for Apple fans because there's news of a new Apple TV. Apple recently released its latest beta version 13.4 for tvOS and to the surprise of many, a hint of a potential new Apple TV device was found within.

According to 9to5Mac, the codename of T1125 was found in the source code for the latest beta of tvOS. It's believed that this is a new Apple TV 4K since it was located next to the codenames for the J105a and J42d. These are Apple's internal designation for the TV 4K and TV HD, so we wouldn't be surprised if this rumour turns out to be accurate.

Of course, this doesn't confirm anything and it could just be Apple needing it for internal testing. But considering that the last model was launched way back in September 2017, it's about time we actually see a new one. Perhaps it will have greater specs to make Apple Arcade worth getting here.

If Apple really has a new Apple TV up its sleeve, it's likely that an official announcement would only come out around the later half of the year. With that said, do you find yourself in need of an upgraded Apple TV or is this unnecessary? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


Collect 400 points for free and reserve freebies on OPPO Member's Day

Hey O-fans, OPPO Member's Day is back once again and this time on 18 October 2018, existing O-Club members will be receiving a 400-point reward to their membership account! Just so you know, the point reward can be used to get various items that are on the house from OPPO Malaysia.

Various items can be redeemed by O-Club members including power banks, shopping vouchers, merchandises and other sweet rewards, as long as it's their own member points. To get this free 400-points reward, all you have to do is simply walk into the nearest OPPO Concept Store and ask about it. Currently, gifts giveaways are already happening so make sure you start going and reserve it! Reserved gifts will be ready for collection on Member's Day.

List of items you can redeem with your O-Club member points

By the way, there's also an official O-Club Malaysia Facebook page here. Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Collector shows off prototype of Apple AirPower online

Apple was working on AirPower for the last few years. The company ran into difficulties during the development and has since then moved on to a new product that's supposedly similar. But a collector managed to get his hands on a prototype.

An unfinished prototype of the Apple AirPower was unveiled online by Giulio Zompetti. In the video, an on-screen animation was played when the iPhone was placed on it. This indicates that the charging process has begun and that the prototype actually works. Of course, we don't know if this is the prototype with the overheating issue.

The Apple AirPower was intended to be a charging mat that can wirelessly charge multiple devices. It was meant to support an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods (the case). But the company was unable to solve the overheating issues, and eventually decided to release the MagSafe charger instead. As many of you know, the latter can only charge one device at a time.

It's unknown if Apple will ever go back to finishing up the AirPower, or when it will release the new product based on it. But with that said, is a multi-device wireless charger something you'd want? Share your comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


ColorOS 12 announced, OPPO Find X3 Pro Malaysian users can download the pilot version today

Just a few hours ago, OPPO just released its new ColorOS 12 (global version) based on Android 12, making it one of the first OEMs to release Android 12. Not much is known about how it looks like but OPPO is planning to unveil the full details soon on 11 October 2021 at 5 PM (Malaysia time).

The OPPO Find X3 Pro will also get this update later today at 6 PM (GMT) for Malaysian and Indonesian users. It will serve as a pilot version, though, but OPPO is planning to cover 110+ devices and 150 million users worldwide. On top of that, there will be a major update policy coming as well.

For the upcoming update policy, OPPO devices that were released from 2019 onwards will be guaranteed three major Android updates for its flagship Find X Series devices, two Android updates for the Reno/F/K Series and an Android update in some of the A-Series models. Furthermore, it will be combined with four years of regular security patch updates for the Find X/Reno/F/K Series, and three years for the A-Series.

We will be keeping an eye on the ColorOS 12 online event on the aforementioned date soon. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ColorOS 13 launches today, update now available on OPPO Find X5 Pro and Find X5

Today, OPPO officially released the global version of its latest Android-based operating system, ColorOS 13, around the world. As one of the first operating systems based on the newly released Android 13, ColorOS 13 incorporates a number of key Android 13 features.

As you can see from the cover image, ColoOS 13 is inspired by the element of water. OPPO is introducing a brand-new Aquamorphic Design to create a fluid, vibrant, and inclusive UI. It has a Theme Palette and the new system font improves the readability of system text in any language. With other upgrades like a Card-styled Layout, ColorOS 13 is designed to deliver a concise and comfortable visual experience based on Aquamorphic Design.

ColorOS 13 also delivers a more intuitive user experience through the integration of different Aquamorphic Effects into the system animations, UI, and Quantum Animation Engine with new Behavioral Prediction on users’ control intentions. This is complemented by OPPO’s inclusive design language, which introduces Empty State Illustrations, Adaptive Layouts for different screen sizes, and highly recognizable icons to enhance readability and overall ease of use.

Also, users can look forward to a new series of Always-On Display images called “Homeland”, which offers scenes of wild animals in nature. Furthermore, the Smart Always-On Display in ColorOS 13 can now display information related to music and food delivery apps. Bitmoji and Spotify can be personalized through the Smart Always-On Display.

By utilising the LTPO 2.0 technology, the Always-On Display refresh rate is reduced to just 1 hertz to save 30% power consumption for some scenarios. Other smart home screen management features like Large Folders, Shelf, and Home Screen Widget also help users to easily and quickly access them.

Moreover, ColorOS 13 marks the debut of the Dynamic Computing Engine to deliver a more smooth and stable system and all-around improvements to the fundamental user experience. This includes increased battery life and the ability to keep more apps open in the background.

One of the biggest updates to arrive on ColorOS 13 is the improved multi-device user experience. Multi-screen Connect now supports connectivity between smartphone and OPPO Pad Air, and between smartphone and PC. Users connecting their smartphone to a PC via Multi-screen Connect will also benefit from being able to display multiple mobile apps simultaneously on the PC screen.

In terms of privacy and security, ColorOS 13 system will automatically delete the clipboard history after a short period of time. In addition, with the Nearby Wi-Fi feature, users can enjoy Wi-Fi without revealing specific location information. There's also an Auto Pixelate that can blur out the profile photos and names in chat screenshots automatically with one tap, and the new Private Safe is encrypted with the widely-used Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to provide high levels of security.

For the global rollout of ColorOS 13, OPPO plans to update nearly 35 smartphone models within the year, covering more than 60 countries and regions, and as many as 160 million users. This rollout will begin with the Find X5 Pro and Find X5 today with the official release of ColorOS 13. OPPO will then continue to bring ColorOS 13 to over 20 more devices starting in 2023.


A&S collaborates with DC Comics to launch limited edition products from vacuums to wireless earbuds

Local electronics manufacturer A&S has announced that they’re offering a bunch of limited edition DC Comic themed products such as a vacuum cleaner, true wireless earbuds and case, in-ear earphones, and more. If you’re interested in getting any of the products mentioned, you can head over to the Ground Floor Center Atrium of SOGO KL from 2 October until 11 October 2020 onwards to get the products mentioned.

If you want to find out more information regarding the limited edition DC Comic products from A&S, head over to either their official website, Instagram or Facebook page to find out more. Would you be interested in getting out any of the products mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Colour and specs of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE spotted

A statement by GalaxyClub.nl seems to reveal a few information regarding the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE such as the battery spec, as well as the colour variants that will be available when the device is officially unveiled in the near future. Based on our source, it seems that the aforementioned smartphone is expected to come equipped with up to 4500mAh internal battery as well as 5G.

But that’s not all, the device is also expected to be available in several colours including red, white, green, as well as orange. On another note, the device will most likely come equipped with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of ROM, as well as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset.

However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Furthermore, there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Colour options for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G leaked

Some may be indifferent to it, but many see colour as an important criterion. If that's the case for you, then you can already decide which ones you want for two Samsung devices coming this August. In a recent leak, the colour options for the Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Flip 5G were revealed.

According to Ishan Agarwal, the Galaxy Note 20 will be available Grey, Green, and Copper colours, while the Note 20+ and Note 20 Ultra will come in Copper, White, and Black. He also revealed that the Galaxy Z Flip 5G is going to have three colour options of Black, Grey, and Copper. Agarwal believes that there may be more colours available, but those were the ones he was able to confirm.

It's true: Black, Grey & Copper colour options for the #Samsung #GalaxyZFlip 5G.Note20 5G: Grey, Green & Copper Note20+ / Ultra 5G: Copper, White & BlackNote: There may be more colour options but these, I can confirm. #GalaxyNote20 #GalaxyNote20Series #GalaxyNote20Plus https://t.co/R1BvAhlkRo

We already know that both the Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Z Flip will be unveiled at the next Samsung Unpacked on 5 August 2020, with plenty of leaks revealed in recent weeks. In particular, the Galaxy Note 20+ will allegedly come with a 108MP main camera, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5G could feature a different chipset for the 5G capability.

Agarwal's leaks have been known to be rather reliable, but they're still unconfirmed so do take them with a grain of salt. With that said, what do you think about the colour choices? Are they too bland for you? Let us know what other options you'd like to see on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


Colours of Samsung Galaxy S22 get leaked, and there's no violet option this time

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series will arrive at the beginning of 2022 if everything goes well. Before it happens, the flagship series already has most of its tech specs and features leaked in the past few months. Now, someone has gotten the latest leak that reveals all the colour options of the upcoming Galaxy S22 models.

According to the media outlet Galaxy Club, both Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus will receive white, black, Rose Gold, and green finishes. You must have noticed that the violet option that first came with Galaxy S21 series last year did not get mentioned. Therefore, those looking for an evolution of the violet colour for Galaxy S22 might be out of luck.

Previous renders of the Galaxy S22 so the new colours are not included.

Other than that, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is said to be available in white, black, and dark red colourways. Although dark red was not one of the colour options for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the company has previously introduced it to other models. If you want to get an idea of how the colour could look, you can refer to this Galaxy S20 Plus coat in Aura Red.

After this news, there must be someone making the updated renders soon to show us how the colours will look on the device. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest smartphone leak.


Command & Conquer Remastered Collection coming this 5 June 2020 in 4K cinematic glory

If you are a fan of the classic PC games, then here's some great news for you. EA Games has announced that it will be releasing Command & Conquer Remastered Collection to the Steam and Origin stores on 5 June 2020. Now, you get to enjoy this real-time strategy (RTS) series with better graphics and a remastered soundtrack.

As it is a collection, it's not just Red Alert that you will be getting as part of the package. EA has confirmed that players will be getting both Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn and Command & Conquer: Red Alert to sink their teeth into. In addition, the Covert Ops, Counterstrike, and The Aftermath expansion packs will also be included.

For those wondering: What's different? There's going to be an in-game toggle that lets you switch the game's graphics from classic mode to the remastered 4K graphics on the fly. This way, you can really appreciate the higher polygon counts and texture levels for everything in the remastered version. As for other features and improvements, the music, soundtrack, and the UI alerts from EVA have also been reworked. Good stuff!

Of course, the best part about RTS games is when you get to play it with others. C&C Remastered Collection not only comes with skirmish mode, but also a reworked multiplayer system with Elo-based matchmaking, normal quick matches, and also custom games. There will also be a leaderboard and you can view replays of matches you've played.

The Command & Conquer Remastered Collection gets a limited 25th Anniversary Edition for the PC, available to pre-order now through April 10. Each CE includes the game, a soundtrack signed by Frank Klepacki, a 100+ page artbook, reversible beanie, and so much more! pic.twitter.com/8keShGVR9K

If you're a big fan of the series, you should check out the Special Edition and 25th Anniversary Edition. It comes with physical goodies and memorabilia for the game, such as posters or a replica Mammoth Tank (anniversary edition). However, this is a limited production that will only be available until 10 April 2020, so take note of that!

Having said all that, how many of you are excited about the emergence of this classic in its new form? Which reworked part are you most happy about? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news on tech and games.


Command and Conquer: Rivals review - A surprisingly fun RTS mobile game

"What? A Command and Conquer: Rivals reviews? This franchise is dead to me!" Well, admittedly, the franchise has gone down the hill a long time ago thanks to Electronic Arts (EA) and it definitely garnered a lot of hate for appearing on a mobile platform (what can I say, #PCMasterRace). Still, it's not every day that you see a well-known Real Time Strategy (RTS) game rolled out for mobile and after a month of playing it, I actually enjoy it. Read below to find out why you should give this game a chance!

As all Command and Conquer (CnC) fans know, this game involves two rival factions known as the GDI and Nod. Right from the start, you will be greeted with a nostalgic voiceover (even better with returning units in a match). GDI is available for you to start the game, while for Nod, you can only unlock it at level 9. Honestly, this is quite a turn off for Nod fans (me) because it's exactly like when StarCraft 2 came out with a Terran campaign only, leaving out the Zerg and Protoss race. But if you think about it, this is actually quite a smart move by EA (depending on how you view it) but I'll get to that later.

The game graphics design actually needs quite a lot of GPU power, so the buildings and units render on the display is great (especially on my ROG Phone). This also includes the fire, vehicle exploding, infantries melting to the ground from chemical warfare, the glorious nuclear strike and so on. I'm saying this not because I like the brutality on-screen but the details are really spot on.

Ah...I love the smell of napalm in the morning

On the menu screen, the user interface is quite straightforward. You can see your coins and gems collection on the top right, your profile at the bottom left, then at the bottom right are where the social connections, mailbox and settings are. On the top, there are a bunch of options there which includes Home, Upgrade, Bounties, Alliance, Network and Store. Also, there's truck at the bottom of the menu to deliver you some freebies.

Like any mobile game, CnC Rivals requires you to log in every few hours to get some freebies. They call these "Crates" and there are different types of them, with the premium one giving you more cards (for unit upgrades), coins and gems. To get free Crates, you have to use your "fuel" to order it. In total, it takes 7 hours but you can use another fuel to cut 4 hours. After that, you will have to spend gems if you want to get your crates immediately.

#Protip - with the crates delivery and fuel explanation, it's actually faster if you use the fuel just one time and wait until the timer hits below 4 hours to use another one. This will immediately get the delivery and save you an hour as well as gems

There are a total of 7 rankings - Tiberium, Master, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze

So back to the "smart" move by EA for locking Nod at level 9, the reason why they did that is that they want you to play more. This is quite evident if you look over at the Bounties section, where there are 5 different goals like Play as GDI five times or build Nod Confessor 3 times so that you can get a free golden crate. This is a well thought-out reward system and a good way to help you get EXP (experience) points, coins and freebies, but it's even more so in your GDI / Nod ranking mode where each time you reach a new level (from Gold to Platinum League, for example) and levelling up your profile, you get multiple rewards from doing so.

As your rank gets higher, you will start to notice that other players have lower or higher unit levels than yours. This is because you can actually upgrade each unit to the maximum level (depending on rank) via coins and it gets more expensive with each upgrade. This is where the Store comes in where rich players buy promo offers or currency and others to buff up their army. Practically, this is sort of "Pay To Win" that puts off many players, but it's still possible to win a game against a high-level player with strategy and tactics. More on that on the gameplay section later.

Here's how the Upgrade section looks like

You can also select any unit and check out more stat details about it

There are also four different types of "Commanders" for each faction offering a special set of ability, but it requires you a different level to acquire them

Exploring the game features further, there is this thing called Alliance which is just like Guilds in other words. Are there any benefits to enter an Alliance? At the moment, I'm not in any Alliance group but according to sources, members in an Alliance can have a friendly match together and give cards to each other.

Speaking of that, it's odd that you aren't able to play a game with your friend from the Friends List even after connecting with Facebook and an EA account. Same goes to sharing your game replay as it only goes up on the Network section instead of directly sharing on your social platform, which Arena of Valor is already doing. It'd be great if they could implement that feature.

You can join, create and search for Alliance groups

The Network page where you can monitor your friends' progress and replays

Alright, we are finally at the most important part of the review - is the gameplay yay or nay? Well... instead of the classic "build your base, make an army and destroy each other" style from what you remember back in the old days, the mobile version strips off that because obviously, your mobile doesn't have the capacity to do all those. So what EA did was immediately set up your HQ Base with optional extensions to Barracks, Factory, Helipad/Air Tower and Tech Lab/ Temple of Nod.

The goal of the game may seem like it's your mission to take control of a nuclear silo, but actually, the goal of the game is to destroy your opponent's HQ Base and it relies on the map control factor. Also, it should be noted that this is a heavily PvP (players vs players) focused game and requires you to be online to play. So no, there's no AI computer for you to practice with. On average, a game will end around 5 minutes more or less so it's good for passing time while waiting. The game does not allow you to grind heavily as well, as it will limit your bonus EXP and coins after 10 games.

With building management out of the way, all that's left is the microing your units. Wait, you can "micro" your units? Granted, the micro level is far from the likes of StarCraft albeit still requires some tactical positioning to win a game. So overall, the gameplay feels very much like chess in real time, moving your units from tiles to tiles with the rock-paper-scissors mechanism. As I mentioned earlier in this review, facing a high-level player is pretty tough, but luckily, you won't lose points against them so that's good. If you do win, you will get double points and it's still possible to win with the correct strategy and tactics. Check out my gameplay replay below!

Note - This is just nitpicking but I find the game's original soundtrack (OST) not that great, so I played some Red Alert tracks from my music player to fit the mood lol

In this modern era, where mobile gamers tend to lean towards team-focused multiplayer games like MOBA titles such as Arena of Valor and Mobile Legends, as well as the popular PUBG Mobile. Getting into CnC: Rivals is a new challenge for this kind of audience because it's a very solo (and PvP)-based game. But for RTS and CnC fans, I think CnC: Rivals is a pretty fun RTS mobile game entry. The reward system is great and it can keep getting you coming back for more, there is also some nostalgia if you played CnC before and the game requires more strategy and tactics than I thought.

As for the downside of the game, I think EA could have done better with allowing you to battle your friends online without having to join an Alliance, a direct game replay sharing to social platforms like Facebook would be good, they should make the Nod faction available from the very beginning, the OST could have been better and maybe add in an AI computer for practice. The only competitor I can think of is Clash of Clans that also has an addicting fun gameplay experience with colourful visuals that some gamers find appealing, but I don't find it as in-depth as CnC: Rivals.

So what do you think of our first mobile game app review? Would you like to see us do this more? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more reviews at TechNave.com.


Communications Minister: Cabinet to decide on Malaysia’s 5G network implementation direction

The Communications and Digital (KKD) Minister Fahmi Fadzil has announced that the Cabinet will be deciding on the direction of the 5G network implementation in Malaysia soon. He also revealed that this ministry had held a meeting with the Finance Ministry (MOF) on Monday (12 December 2022) to discuss the implementation of the 5G network project by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB).

This is following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement last month that a review of DNB’s 5G rollout will be initiated due to a lack of transparency. As reported by Bernama, Fahmi asserted that it is important for the matter to not be delayed and for it to be settled immediately.

This is so that Malaysians, small and medium enterprises and essentially everyone can use the 5G infrastructure to help boost business activities and daily life. Moreover, the KKD Minister also stressed that the federal government do not want 5G implementation to be incomplete either.

Admitting that the matter could not be solved instantly, Fahmi was confident that the 5G issue needed to be resolved before embarking on a 6G network, which he said was too soon for our country. DNB, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) owned by the government to develop 5G technology has recently expressed its commitment to speeding up the schedule to implement 5G coverage to 80 per cent of residential areas by 2024.

So, what do you guys think of the statement by the KKD Minister? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news from Malaysia and beyond!


Communications and Multimedia Ministry wants the Malaysian government to legalise cryptocurrency

The Deputy Minister of Communication and Multimedia (K-KOMM), Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin has urged for the Federal Government to adopt cryptocurrency as legal tender in Malaysia. Claiming that crypto is ‘the future of finance’, Zahidi also said that his ministry will be looking into ways to increase youths' involvement in digital currencies.

The K-KOMM Deputy Minister made the statement in the Dewan Rakyat today in reply to a supplementary question from the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ledang, Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh. The latter asked K-Komm on the government’s stance on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) trading which are becoming more popular in our country.

As reported by national news agency Bernama, Zahidi stressed that crypto should be adopted as legal tender to help the younger generation who are its active users. These include trading on NFT platforms.

However, the Deputy Minister said that the matter is under the purview of the Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission. Hence, he proposed for the Federal Government to make the necessary discussions and actions to legalise cryptocurrency trading in Malaysia.

Digital currencies and NFT trading are quite popular in our country with even government-linked companies investing in the space. Previously, we reported the launching of NFT Pangolin by MyEG, an NFT trading platform that may allow Malaysians to own licence plat numbers in the future.

What is your stance on cryptocurrencies? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and as always, stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news!


Company of Heroes will be coming to Android smartphones at the price of ~RM60

It seems that Feral Interactive, which is a game development company, will be releasing Company of Heroes on Android for the price of USD13.99(~RM60). While some may find the price a little steep for a smartphone game, it contains the exact same content as the PC edition.

While there is no official Malaysia release date of for the game as of now, Feral Interactive has mentioned that it will most likely be officially available somewhere around the end of this year. With all that said, would you be interested in getting Company of Heroes on Android as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Compare all the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge telco plans in one page

Looking for the best telco plan for the Samsung Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge smartphones? Then check out our newly updated Phone Plans comparison tool. Covering plans from Celcom, DiGi and Maxis our phone plan comparison tool can list down the plans that suit your monthly commitment, contract months, brand or telco provider. While the tool lists down these telco plan details separately, there is also a summary comparing all the telcos in Malaysia for that device. Check it out for yourself or check our phone plan tool for other smartphones as well.


Compare the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy Note20 Ultra and find out why now is the best time to upgrade with the Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is technically the last Galaxy Note smartphone of its series. Released back in August 2020, it’s been almost 3 years since the last new Galaxy Note smartphone, but fortunately for Galaxy Note fans, the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra continued its spirit with an S Pen stylus, focus on cameras and other significant improvements.

In addition, Samsung is currently offering a Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal for your older Galaxy Note20 Ultra where you not only get the Galaxy S23 Ultra, you also get a free Galaxy S23. Check out our comparison between the Galaxy Note20 Ultra vs the Galaxy S23 Ultra and find out why now might be the best time for you to trade-in and upgrade.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on the left has flatter sides for a more comfortable grip

While the Galaxy Note20 Ultra retained the curved sides of the previous Note series the Galaxy S23 Ultra has markedly flatter sides and a slightly less curved display than the Note20 Ultra. Placed side by side, the 2 devices look very different despite both sharing a metal chassis. We have to say though, that the flatter sides of the Galaxy S23 Ultra do make for a more comfortable longer-lasting grip, at least for us.

Admittedly, the glass backed Galaxy Note20 Ultra is more eye-catching with a more reflective and shiny backside but it's also a fingerprint magnet. The ceramic backed Galaxy S23 Ultra Cream variant feels cooler and more comfortable to the touch while also being less prone to collect fingerprints.

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra's glass backside is more shiny but also attracts more fingerprints, while the ceramic back of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is smooth to the touch

Due to the larger top left camera hump of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra it tends to teeter totter when laid flat a bit more compared to the Galaxy S23 Ultra cameras which don't jut out as much. The Galaxy Note20 Ultra does have a slightly larger 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x screen and 8.1mm thin body but this is because the Galaxy S23 Ultra packs in a larger 5000 mAh battery.

Both are flagship Samsung Galaxy phones though and offer the one defining feature of the Galaxy Note series, which is the garaged S Pen on the bottom. However, the dual SIM Card tray for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is on the top while the SIM Card tray for the Galaxy S23 Ultra is on the bottom.

The OneUI 5.1 on the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the S Pen menu

Thanks to the nearly 3 year gap between the Galaxy Note20 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra, the differences in tech specs and features are huge. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 200MP quad rear camera with 100x Space Zoom and the larger yet longer lasting 5000 mAh battery may be the more Note-worthy improvements of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but nearly every other feature is a significant upgrade from the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.

To be more specific, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra had a triple rear camera setup consisting of the 108MP main camera (OIS) + 12MP (periscope, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom, 50x hybrid zoom) + 12MP (ultrawide). The Galaxy S23 Ultra ups its camera game with a quad rear camera setup made up of a 200MP main camera (OIS) + 10MP (periscope, OIS, 10x Optical Zoom) + 10MP (OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) +12MP (Ultrawide).

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 200MP quad rear camera setup vs the 108MP triple rear camera setup on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra

While the Galaxy S23 Ultra also has 100x Space Zoom, the camera algorithms have been upgraded so that zoomed in images are clearer and more detailed. It also builds upon nightography from the Galaxy S22 Ultra for a night mode completely unlike that of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, but you can see more in our camera samples.

Other tech spec improvements includes a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the display, an improved 12MP front camera from the 10MP front camera on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra and better camera imaging algorithms. The larger 5000 mAh battery also supports up to 45W fast charging while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset has been optimized for longer-lasting battery life and higher performance.

Geekbench 6 benchmark scores for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra (left) clearly shows that the Galaxy S23 Ultra (right) delivers more than double the performance

Battery life for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra (left) on 4G and the Galaxy S23 Ultra (right) with 5G for almost 12 hours, pay attention to how much battery life is left!

While synthetic benchmarks like Geekbench 6 show a huge jump in performance for the Galaxy S23 Ultra this is also reflected in real life applications like gaming. However, the most significant improvement that the Galaxy S23 Ultra has over the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is the improved battery life, something which almost all users would enjoy.

Granted, the battery in the Galaxy Note20 Ultra has probably seen some degradation due to wear and tear but with almost 2 days battery life on a single charge for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the newer device is obviously more energy efficient despite using 5G. This can be seen by the remaining battery life left for each device with the Galaxy S23 Ultra being able to last an estimated 19 hours more compared to the 1 hour and 56 minutes left for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.

Camera quality is also another level as the image samples below show. There’s significantly less noise in the Galaxy S23 Ultra photos, especially for night shots, while both the normal and widescreen shots are wider and more detailed than the photos on the Galaxy Note20 Ultra.

Galaxy S23 Ultra, zoomed-in crop of the above picture still shows clear details

Galaxy Note20 Ultra, 108MP portrait shot

Galaxy Note20 Ultra, zoomed-in crop of the shot above shows almost no details

Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Auto ~ you can see some loss of clarity and sharpness compared to the Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Night Mode, Auto ~ 1x

Galaxy S23 Ultra, Night Mode, Auto ~ 0.6x (widescreen)

Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Night Mode, Auto ~ 0.6x (widescreen) - you can see a lot more noise in this night shot and colours are not as vibrant

If you’re a Samsung Galaxy Note fan with its flexible S Pen, then the upgrade to the Galaxy S23 Ultra from the Galaxy Note20 Ultra seems like an obvious choice in terms of design, tech specs and performance. Yes, it might be somewhat more expensive than the previous asking price for the Galaxy Note20 Ultra but if you’re talking about value, you not only get a complimentary Galaxy Watch5 (40mm) smartwatch, you can also trade-in your Galaxy Note20 Ultra AND get a free Galaxy S23 smartphone with Samsung’s Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer.

Please see below for a complete breakdown of the whole process:

We have to say that this Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal isn’t an offer that Samsung makes every year or even for every device, even more so when the Galaxy S23 is a brand new flagship-level smartphone in its own right. With the clock ticking down to the closing date of 31 March 2023, the chances of getting a better value deal for the Galaxy S23 Ultra than this seems very slim.

Still thinking about upgrading to the Galaxy S23 Ultra, if not now, then when? If you are interested then do check out Samsung’s site for more details. If you need more convincing check out our Galaxy S23 Ultra review but for more such deals, stay tuned to TechNave.com


A Samsung Advantage guide for new Galaxy device buyers in Malaysia

So say you are a non-Samsung user and want to give the Samsung Galaxy phones a try. You're also curious and may have come across this customer service feature called Samsung Advantage. Do you fit all the criteria above? If yes, you're in the right place for our Samsung Advantage guide.

We have written about Samsung Advantage before. But if you need a step by step guide, this is where you start. Before we begin, Samsung Advantage is arguably one of the best device ownership programmes that you can find in Malaysia. There are a few perks that you can get, such as special care packages, trade-in programmes, and more. Alright, let's get started.

When it comes to free trials, you generally don't get to bring a smartphone home for free. But this is exactly what Samsung Malaysia is offering! First, you can book a Galaxy Free Trial at selected Samsung Experience Stores and collect the device there. You can contact Samsung Malaysia for the details and to start setting up an appointment. After collecting the device, you have 7 days to test out all of its features and get a feel for it before you have to return it.

Once you have decided on your chosen Samsung Galaxy phone, it's time to make the purchase. If you prefer a monthly instalment plan, you can opt for EPP. Samsung Malaysia offers a 0% interest rate, so your wallet can breathe easy!

Trade-in and get an instant rebate of up to RM200!

As for the trade-in program, it depends on whether you happen to have an old device from Samsung and other brands too. But for the sake of explanation, let's say that you do and you want to return it. By participating in the trade-in program, you can return your old device for an instant rebate when purchasing a new one. Do note that the condition of your old device will determine the rebate value.

Finally, you have your desired Samsung Galaxy device. Now it's time to set up, which is often the part that's not fun, as it can take a long time to transfer all your data and media files from a previous phone. But no worries, you can get started by downloading the Smart Switch. The app can help you seamlessly transfer everything - photos, videos, contacts, calendar events, notes, settings, and even WhatsApp messages! This works on any iOS and Android phone, by the way!

Smart Switch from any iOS and Android phone to your new Galaxy device

That's not all, newly purchased Samsung Galaxy devices come with the option for the Samsung Care+ plan. If you didn't know, Samsung Care+ is a coverage plan by Samsung Malaysia that offers repairs for Galaxy phones or tablets for up to 2 years, with fees starting from RM55.

Furthermore, the Samsung Care+ package includes coverage for accidental damage, liquid damage, and cracked screen repair - all things that aren't covered by the basic warranty. So if you want all of that, you can enrol for the service package within 14 days of getting a new Galaxy phone or tablet.

That's all, folks! We hope that our simple Samsung Advantage guideline has given you some ideas on your journey to get yourself a new Samsung Galaxy device! To learn more about Samsung Advantage, you can visit the official webpage here to check it out. If you know any friends or family members aiming to get a new Galaxy device, you can show them this guide!

Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay tuned for more trending tech articles at TechNave.com.


Comparing Xbox Series S size with the Xbox Series X, PS4 Pro and Nintendo Switch

Playstation 5 or the Xbox Series X? It's a debate among console gamers on which one they would get at the end of this year. But Microsoft surprised us with a new announcement on the Xbox Series S as a lesser variant and it only cost $299 (~RM1246). From a direct currency exchange, the price is almost similar to the Nintendo Switch and its size a lot smaller than we thought as well.

From Twitter, GameSpot has already received a dummy Xbox Series X and Series S units for marketing purpose. So when putting the Series S side by side with the Series X, the latter was almost three times the size of the Series S but the height was just slightly shorter. The Xbox Series S also roughly has the same size as the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X, except that both the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X are longer.

a few more PS4 Pro shots to get a better idea the Series S and X sizes! pic.twitter.com/QlAqaB6odt

Obviously, the Nintendo Switch is the smallest among the consoles there and given on how compact the Xbox Series S is, this could actually give the edge to Microsoft on the console wars. In terms of tech specs, the Xbox Series S is packing an octa-core CPU custom AMD (7nm) with up to 3.6Ghz (3.4GHz with SMT), 10GB of GDDR6 RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, up to 1440p with 4K resolution and up to 120 refresh rate.

As intriguing it may be, the Xbox series is unfortunately not supported nor official in Malaysia so that's quite a bummer. Should you get one, the console and games are very likely to be imported versions without any warranty. Purchase them at your own risk and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Comparison: ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe vs ZenFone 3 vs ZenFone 3 Ultra

Recently revealed ahead of Computex, the new trio of ASUS ZenFones includes the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe, ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 3 Ultra. Surprisingly, each ZenFone 3 is different in its own way while packing in enough similar design cues and features to stay in the same family of devices. Check our comparison tool to see the full tech specs compared or read on and see which new ZenFone matches your tastes and needs below.

The first ASUS ZenFones maintained a circular front panel design with a curved back and separate capacitive keys. While all three of the new ZenFone 3 smartphones have a metal frame, the ZenFone 3 Deluxe shares the most similarities with previous ZenFones. This is because despite it having an all metal body it has a curved backside that offers a more comfortable grip in the palm. It also has the ZenFone circular design on the bottom and top bezels on the front.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 has a curved backside

While it packs in a large 5.7-inch display, the bezels are slim and it only weighs in at 170g. However, while it may be the closest in design to the ZenFone 2, volume and power controls are on the side with a new fingerprint sensor located on the back below the camera hump.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe maintains the front ZenFone circular design

Following this design is the ZenFone 3, but instead of the all metal body of the ZenFone 3 Deluxe, the ZenFone 3 goes for a metal frame enclosed with 2.5D glass on the front and back. As I've said before, the design really reminds me about the Samsung Galaxy S6 just that the ZenFone 3 has that rear fingerprint sensor.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 has 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass on both the front and back

Instead of having the ZenFone circular design just on the front, the ZenFone 3 also has it on the back underneath the glass but maintains the front separate capacitive keys. And instead of a curved back, the ZenFone 3 is more flat and thin but the glass layers make it a bit thicker than the ZenFone 3 Deluxe at 7.7mm. The smaller screen also means that the ZenFone 3 is also lighter at 155g but it is still a phablet-sized smartphone nonetheless.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 comes in a number of colours

The ZenFone 3 Ultra goes for a similar flat and thin design but offers a metal back. It is also the only ZenFone so far to have a physical home button on the front, complete with a built-in fingerprint sensor. Thanks to the rear volume controls it looks similar to the ZenFone 2 but the metal flat and thin design means that it is also the thinnest ZenFone 3 at just 6.8mm.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra goes for a flat and thin design but maintains the metal body

Featuring a 6.8-inch display it is almost tablet sized but again the super slim bezels ensure that the ZenFone 3 Ultra looks and feels more like a phone than a phone tablet. No circular ZenFone designs here, unless you count the one on the rear volume control. The bigger display also means it is the heaviest at 233g. All three look stunningly beautiful and premium but the ZenFone 3 clearly looks the most premium of the bunch.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra comes in various colours

Despite the luxurious looks of the earlier ASUS ZenFones, their tech specs were clearly meant for the midrange. The new ASUS ZenFone 3 smartphones take it up a notch with all three using premium metal frames, fingerprint sensors, tri-tech triple autofocus (phase detection, laser, continuous) PixelMaster 3.0 cameras with 4-axis OIS (optical image stabilization) and 3-axis EIS.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 smartphones all share the same image stabilization, tri-tech autofocus and colour correction features

Despite the difference in size all three ZenFones up the game by offering full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolutions along with 4G LTE and USB Type-C ports. All of them have 8MP front cameras and support dual SIM and microSD slots but the second SIM slot shares the spot with the microSD. All three pack in a 5-magnet speaker system with NXP Smart Amp volume boost while a colour correction sensor ensures that everything looks fine.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe has the flagship level Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor

Coming in at $499 (RM2053), the ZenFone 3 Deluxe is obviously a flagship level smartphone and as such comes with equivalent hardware which includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (it can go up to 256GB, indicating a more expensive version coming soon). It can also record 4K video and it has 4G LTE Cat12 connectivity.

Priced at a higher-than-before but still affordable $249 (RM1024), the ASUS ZenFone 3 still manages to offer a 16MP rear camera with nearly all of the same camera features like the Tri-Tech Autofocus and image stabilization technologies. However, it does cut down on certain features like just 4GB of RAM but it still packs 4K video recording and the same colour correction sensor as the other 2.

The $479 (RM1971) priced ZenFone 3 Ultra taps into the phablet toting movie watching crowd by offering a dedicated TV-grade image processor for up to 4K lag-free movie playback, DisplayPort over USB Type-C, dual front 5-magnet speakers, improved sound technologies like support for DTS headphones with 7.1 Surround sound and Hi-res audio for better fidelity sound. While it packs in the same 23MP camera sensor as the ZenFone 3 Deluxe, it seems to not offer 4K video recording. It also looks to be using the same processor and RAM limitations as the ZenFone 3.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra offers a bit more when it comes to audio

After looking through all the design, tech specs and features above it is clear that ASUS are not introducing another series of entry-level to midrange smartphones. Rather, they are offering a complete range of devices designed to compete in the flagship, midrange and phone tablet or phablet markets.

If you're looking for a flagship the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe will do it for you and it will probably perform and look equal if not better than other flagships. Granted, it isn't as affordable as previous ZenFones but it is more affordable than some other Snapdragon 820 posesssing smartphones.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 is your new entry-level to midrange ZenFone and we expect designs of similar devices in the same class to follow the same metal frame enclosed in glass school of design. While it hasn't been announced yet, we expect a new ZenFone 3 Go to appear but perhaps with just the metal frame and no glass on the front and back.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra we feel is the only gamble that ASUS are making here as it taps into the growing larger phablet market. We think ASUS made some smart feature decisions here as the better audio and speakers on the ZenFone 3 Ultra will definitely satisfy those users who generally use it to watch movies.

Now, the only question is which form factor the ZenFone 3 Max will go for, either the ZenFone 3 Ultra with a lower-end Snapdragon 420 or 430 series processor or maybe a thicker ZenFone 3. We also hope that there won't be an ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe Lite or ZenFone 3 Ultra Lite in the future, instead, giving different storage or ram options via the ASUS Store like the Apple Store. However, only time will tell, but we expect all three new ZenFones to reach Malaysia or the region sometime in August 2016, so start saving up depending on which new ZenFone catches your fancy. Stay tuned for more tech news, comparisons and more on TechNave.com.


Comparison: Apple iPhone 11 series sales plan by Celcom, Digi, Maxis, and U Mobile

Today, the Apple iPhone 11 series are now available in Malaysia and it's that time of the year again on which telco plan is the best one for you. Well, we have round up the four telcos - Celcom, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile so without further ado, check out what they have to offer below!

Starting with the blue telco, they will be offering EasyPhone and Device bundle packages as expected. EasyPhone should be the fan favourite for those who are on the budget as they can rent or upgrade from as low as RM52/month with the iPhone 11 on Celcom Mobile Platinum Plus. Also on the same postpaid plan, you can get the iPhone 11 for RM1738.

Besides, if you happen to be a Citi Card member, you will bring home a complimentary Powerbeats3 earphone worth RM769! What a deal indeed. You can find out more information right over here!

In other news, Celcom was also proud to give 10 lucky customers that pre-ordered their new iPhone online via Celcom Online Shop. They were the first ones to have it at 12.01 AM, 27 September 2019, when the telco visited their homes for midnight delivery. The exclusive gift box includes a polo T-Shirt, a thank you card, and an exclusive invitation for a BMW test drive.

Next, the yellow telco is doing something different from before. This time, they are offering an ALL-IN instalment plan for all the three iPhones. In fact, it's also the lowest and considering the "ALL-IN" keyword after looking at their plans. You can read more about it here.

Also, more from the link above - customers who sign up for the Digi Postpaid 160 and Digi Postpaid 190 plans with PhoneFreedom 365 are also entitled to the complimentary Digi Shield coverage for 24 months, which includes protection against accidental and liquid damage. On top of that, they may upgrade to a new iPhone for free from the 18th month onwards after completing the required payments with no outstanding amounts.

In addition, the first 80 customers at the Digi Store in Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) today will get to purchase the Apple Watch Series 4 or iPhone 6s at only RM11, as well as enjoying up to 60% discounts for selected iPhone accessories in the BSC store.

More details on the launch are available here, or the pricing on Digi's website here.

Maxis' sale is still using the same Zerolution and normal contract package, but it has a free 3 months theft and damage protection for every device purchase so that's nice. All the three latest iPhones are available to order.

Anyway, the most affordable one is the iPhone 11 64GB. On Zerolution with MaxisONE Plan 188, you can get the device for RM110/month or RM1736 on normal contract. Yes, we know that's kinda expensive but remember, Maxis has a reputable network line and for the said postpaid plan, it has an Internet data pool up to 60GB, along with unlimited calls and texts, and up to 4 Share Lines.

To find out more about Maxis plans, you can visit their website right here to check it out.

Finally, the orange telco's iPhone 11 series plan is fairly straightforward and a simple one. All customers who purchase the latest iPhones with Unlimited HERO 139, Unlimited HERO P99 or Package plans will receive a complimentary 3-month subscription of GOLIFE 10*, which offers life insurance coverage of up to RM76,000.

To recap on the Unlimited HERO P139 plan features, it has an Unlimited HD Streaming, Unlimited high-speed data (no speed cap!), Unlimited calls to all networks, free data for roaming on Roam-ONZ Global in 36 destinations across 5 continents, and 50GB mobile hotspot!

For more details on pricing and data plans, you can visit the iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max page on U Mobile.

*Applicable for Malaysians between 18 – 45 years of age. Promotion valid until 31 October 2019.

That's all folks, which one is best tailored for you? Thanks for reading, #TGIF and stay tuned for more local tech deals at TechNave.com.