realme to unveil 8 new AIoT products at Super Brand Day on 7 Oct 2021

Smartphones companies all seem to be aiming to become the next big electronics giant. realme is the same, with its variety of products to complement its core smartphone business. And this week, it's going to introduce eight new AIoT products.

realme has announced a Super Brand Day to be held on 7 October 2021. A total of eight new products will be made available on Lazada, including smart home devices like the TechLife Air Purifier and TechLife Handheld Vacuum. There's also a robot vacuum, hairdryer, electronic shaver, and more. The launch will be broadcast live on realme's Facebook page, so if you're interested, do drop by and check out the live stream at noon.

With that said, what do you think about smart home devices in particular? Do you think it's worth the extra cost? Share your opinions in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


realme to unveil its new 240W charging technology on 5 January

realme is probably ready to deliver a smartphone with the fastest charging technology soon, surpassing the record currently held by Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer at 210W. The brand announces an event on 5 January to unveil a new fast-charging technology, and it's likely to be at 240W.

Rumour has it that the technology will first debut with realme GT Neo 5. The current realme device with the fastest charging technology is the realme GT Neo 3 at 150W, packing a 4,500mAh battery. It also has another variant that arrived with a larger battery capacity at 5,000mAh but with 80W fast charge support.

The source suggests that the upcoming realme GT Neo 5 could follow the same approach. It's said that the one that supports 240W wired charging would come with a 4,600mAh cell, while the other gets 150W but with a 5,000mAh battery. However, that is not the only difference between the two variants. The former is expected to feature an underclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, while the other would get powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 8200 chip.

Are you excited about what realme will be showing us on that day? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


Apple might expand the iPhone SE lineup with a plus variant

It's no mystery that Apple iPhones are priced expensively but that all changed when they introduced the first-gen iPhone SE back in 2016. It may not have all the high-end features, but it was popular with casual phone users who wanted a phone that just works. With the recent released of the iPhone SE 2020, it proved the concept works once again and Apple might actually expand that lineup.

According to MauriQHD, Apple is planning to expand the iPhone SE 2020 with another variant called the iPhone SE Plus. Should the news be true, it'll appear alongside the upcoming iPhone 12 series this year. It's also reported to be using an A13 Bionic chipset, a full-screen panel and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

On top of that, the rumoured news also add on that the iPhone SE 3 version will continue if the lineup is successful. We should take this piece of news with a grain of salt but tech specs-wise, the third version will still use the same A13 Bionic chipset and no 5G support.

Obviously, Apple is looking at profiting from the SE lineup but these are all speculations. Nevertheless, an iPhone SE is certainly a strategy that works. Until then, stay tuned for more trending gadget news at Technave.com.


realme to unveil the realme GT Neo Flash Edition in May 2021?

It seems that a post by Digital Chat Station on Weibo seems to hint that realme could be planning to release the realme GT Neo Flash Edition somewhere around May 2021. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is available in the local market.

In terms of the tech specs, not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs of the Flash Edition other than it will come with a 4500mAh internal battery that supports up to 65W fast charging while the rest of the spec remains largely the same. Other than that, it also might be slightly thicker at 9.1mm compared to the GT Neo’s thickness of 8.4mm.

However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that realme has yet to provide an official statement no the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

Would you be interested in getting the realme GT Neo Flash Edition 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.


realme to unveil the realme X7 series equipped with 120Hz display on 1 September 2020

Based on a statement by gsmarena, it seems that realme recently unveiled a poster hinting that they will be unveiling the realme X7 series on 1 September 2020. While not much is officially known in regards to the new series, the poster did hint that it will come equipped with 120Hz refresh rate display.

But that’s not all, our source also mentioned that the X7 series is expected to come equipped with a flagship chipset, as well as 125W UltraDART fast charging. There’s also a possibility that they will come equipped with a curved screen display, based on what was roughly translated from the poster.

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

Would you be interested in getting the realme X7 series as soon as it is available for purchase? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


realme unveiled the realme Flash with magnetic wireless charging + MagDart accessories

realme has officially unveiled the realme Flash, which is the first smartphone equipped with magnetic wireless charging support. It is also the fastest magnetic wireless charging enabled smartphone as it supports up to 50W charging, which can fully charge the realme Flash from empty to full in just 54 minutes.

Other than that, realme also unveiled the 50W MagDart Charger with magnetic wireless charging support, which charges a compatible without the need to insert a cable to your phone. However, the 50W MagDart Charger produces a bit of noise because it has an active cooling fan to ensure that the components don’t overheat.

If you need a magnetic charger that’s quieter, realme also unveiled the 15W MagDart Charger that comes without an active cooling fan inside. While it charges much slower than the 50W MagDart Charger, it is thin enough to not get in the way while playing a mobile game.

There’s also the MagDart Power Bank, which lets you quickly top up your smartphone’s battery while on the go simply by placing it at the back of the smartphone. It also comes with a charging dock which doubles as a phone stand as well.

realme also unveiled many accessories like the MagDart Beauty Light for portrait photography and the MagDart Wallet that can hold up to 3 standard-sized credit cards. Last but not least, there’s the MagDart Case that’s exclusive to the realme GT that functions as a case and a power bank.

With all that said, what are your thoughts about all the products mentioned above? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


realme unveils more specs for the X3 SuperZoom

Most of the time, smartphones are launch in other countries first before they arrive in Malaysia. But for the realme X3 SuperZoom, we're going to be lucky enough to get it on 28 May 2020, just a few days after it's expected to launch in Europe. In the run-up to the launch this coming week, realme has shared a few more teasers on what we can expect from the phone.

According to realme Europe's Twitter account, the realme X3 SuperZoom is confirmed to have a Snapdragon 855+ chipset. realme uploaded the AnTuTu benchmark result for the device and it's about what you'd normally see with this particular chipset. Another major spec that was officially confirmed is the up to 120Hz refresh rate display. From the looks of it, this phone is going to have a lot of emphasis on flagship performance.

Previously, it was rumoured that the phone will also have a 60x digital zoom. We now know that this is true and that the phone's periscope camera is a 64MP sensor. Other than that, the realme X3 SuperZoom is also expected to have up to 12GB of RAM, 4200mAh battery, 30W fast-charging, and Bluetooth 5.1 support.

With the launch of the phone coming soon, expect to see even more teasers and leaks in the next few days. The fact that it's using a chipset from last year could also mean that it will be cheaper than flagship phones launched this year. But with that said, what are your thoughts on this phone so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


realme unveils the gamer-centric features of the X50 Pro Player Edition

The teasers from realme keep coming and we're starting to know more about the realme X50 Pro Player Edition. It's clear now that this device will be a major highlight for the launch on 25 May 2020. To continue building the hype, realme has been revealed some of the phone's features in a series of Weibo posts yesterday.

According to the posts from realme's Weibo account, the realme X50 Pro Player Edition will come with features that will be great for gaming. One of the main ones is the cooling solution that consists of graphite sheets and a vapour chamber. realme claims that it's able to lower the phone's core temperature by more than 10-degrees Celsius, which is very impressive if true.

Another feature is the HyperBoost mode that is supposed to enhance your gaming experience. From the description (in Chinese), it aims to increase the frame rate and responsiveness in games. It's most likely 'profile' you can enable to overclock the CPU and GPU for better gaming performance. Besides the above two, this phone will also come with a Tactile Engine for better tactile feedback, as well as Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio support.

While its camera setup isn't as fancy as the vanilla realme X50 Pro, the Player Edition is shaping up to be a more premium version. Will it really cost as low as 3299 yuan (~RM2021) as the initial leak suggested? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


realme unveils world's first 4K Smart TV featuring SLED technology

When it comes to TV technology, LCDs have been around for a long time before OLED became a thing. These days, there are a lot of alternate forms of LED tech, such as Samsung's QLED. Well, it seems realme has been investing in its alternative and has announced the world's first SLED 4K Smart TV yesterday.

In the official blog post, realme did not elaborate on what the term SLED stands for, but the term 'Super' was thrown around a few times so maybe it means Super-LED. Regardless, the company's first SLED TV is a 55-inch 4K Smart TV that delivers 108% of the NTSC colour gamut and has passed the TUV Rheinland low blue-light certification. The technology was jointly developed by realme and John Roymans, who is the Chief Scientist for Spectral Power Distribution Technology.

But how does SLED work? realme compared SLED to QLED in its example. For your information, QLED converts the light from blue LEDs into white light via Quantum dots. On the other hand, SLED uses red, green, and blue LEDs that are converted to white light instead. realme claims that this results in lower blue-light and the wider colour gamut.

realme has yet to announced the price and availability for this TV. But since the announcement appeared on the realme India website, the TV will likely launch there first. For now, we'll keep an eye out for updates so do stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news on this.


realme watch comes in with 14 sports modes and SPO2 sensor for just RM299! | Unboxing & Hands-On!

realme Malaysia has showcased their latest AIoT products for the Malaysia market. As we mentioned before, the AIoT products consist of a realme watch, realme Band, realme Buds Air Neo, realme Buds Q and a 10,000mAh realme Power Bank 2. But what caught our attention is the realme watch.

The realme watch comes with a 1.4-inch large colour touch display with up to 12 personalised watch faces and 14 types of Sports Modes from Running modes to Badminton to Yoga modes. Besides, it also comes with a 24/7 heart rate monitor and SPO2 sensor as well. Battery life is a plus point as it can last up to 9 days of power usage. So let's check out the unboxing video below to take a closer look on it!

Stay tuned for more unboxing and hands-on video on TechNave.com!


realme will be launching realme Flash alongside the MagDart charger

Earlier, it was reported that realme is working on its own version of MagSafe, dubbed "MagDart". Today, the brand posted a teaser on its social media by hinting at a release of a smartphone that will come with the support for its own magnetic charging technology. After that, GSMArena has also received exclusive details regarding the device and realme is calling it "the first Android smartphone that supports magnetic wireless charging".

The smartphone, known as "realme Flash", is going to be the first realme or Android device that allows a charging device to be attached to its body through the magnet. Other than that, realme also provided a look at the MagDart that features a giant body and a fan to keep thermals in check while charging. Compared to the stylish and small MagSafe, we're not sure if this bulky design would be attractive to the customers.

Furthermore, the MagDart is said to come with speeds that exceed 15W of wireless charging with the presence of a giant fan and pack a USB-C connector. For the realme Flash, it could be a device that is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It is suggested to bring a triple-camera setup as well.

Let us know what you think about realme's MagDart and Flash on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone updates.


realme will be unveiling the realme C3 live on Facebook and Youtube on 3 March 2020

realme Malaysia has recently made an announcement that they will be unveiling the realme C3 live on both Youtube and Facebook, from 2:30 PM on 3 March 2020. For those who are interested in catching the live unveiling, can do so on realme’s official accounts on either of the platforms mentioned.

Furthermore, the realme C3 will be having their first online sale exclusively on Shopee from 6 PM onwards right after the live stream. With all that said, would you be interested in catching the stream on 3 March 2020? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


realme will showcase a new realme TV at MWC 2020

What's that now? A realme TV for real? Yes, apparently it's in the plans according to Francis Wang, the Chief Marketing Officer of realme India. From his official Twitter reply, he said "U gonna hear something exciting abt TV on MWC!"

At first, Francis was just sharing about realme's India smartphone shipment market share Q4 in 2019 then came a question about a realme TV. Although there is nothing we know about the product, Francis also hopes to go into the laptop lineup if the TV goes well. Should that be the case, realme will be following the footsteps of Apple, Huawei, HONOR, and OnePlus in producing a smart TV.

U gonna hear something exciting abt TV on MWC! #realmeForEveryIndian

Besides the realme TV, the company will plan to reveal their smartwatches as well at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) on 24 February 2020. We will definitely be checking it out so do stay tuned for more realme news at TechNave.com.


Apple might finally get 120Hz OLED displays from Samsung for iPhone 13 series

There are still a few more months to go until Apple unveils the next iPhone 13 models, but rumours are already floating around here and there. While it's commonly known that Apple won't chase the current phone trends such as high refresh rates, that might change for the upcoming iPhone 13 Pro variants this year.

According to a South Korean media website, TheElec took note that Samsung Electro-Mechanics are to supply Apple with a bunch of rigid-flexible printed circuit boards (RFPCB). This is important because RFPCB is used for connecting an OLED display with the mainboard circuit. Although the material is rigid as mentioned in the name, it's also flexible enough to be folded and this allows faster electric signal transmissions.

In addition to that, RFPCB also will have low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistor (TFT) OLED material. If you know your display usage knowledge, that means the iPhone 13 series is most likely to have a 120Hz refresh rate feature. If the forecast is correct, Samsung Display which will be the supplier is expected to ship out 110 million units for Apple this year.

Apple may be late to the 120Hz refresh rate game, but it's important to keep note that their technology is different from Android. Anyhow, it's still a long way to go so maybe it's also best to take this news with a pinch of salt. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


realme will start marketing the GT Neo series as 'fashionable gaming smartphones'

The realme GT, named after the grand tourer sports car, is a gaming-centric series that brings devices with sports cars-inspired looks. This time, with the upcoming launch of the realme GT Neo3, the official statement claims that the GT Neo series will now be promoted as 'fashionable gaming smartphones', which will attract gamers who would also like an eye-catching device.

According to a letter from realme's vice president Xu Qi, the number of users of the realme GT Neo series smartphones crossed 2 million within a year from the release of the first phone in the lineup. Furthermore, more than half of them are gaming enthusiasts, so that is how the idea came up. The realme GT Neo2 is also one of the factors leading to this decision by gaining popularity through providing high performance and a striking design. Therefore, the company might want to stick to this formula.

We've come across several exciting news about the upcoming GT Neo3 over the past few days. Besides getting powered by a new MediaTek Dimensity 8000 series chip, the device will get a whopping 150W fast charging. The other rumoured tech specs include a 6.7-inch 10-bit 120Hz OLED display, 4,500mAh battery, a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro shooter, a 16MP front-facing snapper, and realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.

Are you excited about the arrival of the realme GT Neo3? Leave a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


realme wireless earbuds now officially named Buds Air

Many of you have noticed how wireless earbuds are trending these days. It's not just first-party ones like Huawei's Freebuds 3, but also popular third-party ones like the Sony WF-1000XM3. Now, realme has confirmed that its own version will be called the Buds Air.

According to Gizmochina, realme's new true wireless earbuds will debut as the Buds Air in India soon. It features 12mm drivers and a design that's rather similar to Apple's Air Pods. In addition, it's expected to come with touch controls, voice assistance, and Bluetooth 5.0 support. It will also be available in three colours of black, white and yellow.

Would the Buds Air will retain the same name in Malaysia and how much would it cost here? Hopefully, more news will be announced soon. Let us know if you'd buy this over other available options. Also, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


realme working on smartphone with under-display camera

If there's a tech that's still rare in 2021, it would be the under-display camera. Last year, the ZTE Axon 20 became the first device to have one. But since then, only Xiaomi and Samsung launched devices with this feature. Now, realme aims to make one of its own.

First spotted by TheMobileHunt, realme has filed a patent for a smartphone without any notches or punch-holes on the display. In other words, the company is developing a phone that has an under-display camera. If these wireframe photos are for the phone in question, then the phone should also come with a triple-camera setup at the back.

The rear camera module looks similar to the realme GT Neo 2T

There's no fingerprint reader on the back or sides either, which suggests an under-display fingerprint sensor. This means that this would be a premium device. The patent images also seem to be similar to the design of the realme GT Master and realme GT Neo 2T. As such, we think that this could be a new realme GT series device. Could it be the realme GT Neo 3?

Of course, that's a pretty wild guess, so take the news with a grain of salt. With that said, would you be interested in a realme smartphone with an under-display camera? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


redmi Note 9 series could be the cheapest smartphone with 108MP image sensor at ~RM625

It seems that a bunch of information in regards to the redmi Note 9 series might have been spotted, hinting that it could be the cheapest smartphone that’s equipped with a 108MP main sensor. While not much is known in regards to the exact tech specs of the aforementioned smartphone, our source did mention that the phone is expected to be unveiled sometime next week at the price of RMB1000 (~RM625).

As for the tech specs, the Redmi Note 9 series is expected to come equipped with either a Dimensity 720 or Snapdragon 750G chipset and the 108MP rear sensor. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Would you be interested in getting the Redmi Note 9 series 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.


senQ launches QQ and TiTi, the first humanoid robots as sales advisers in Malaysia

If you've gone to Japan before, chances are you probably have seen robots serving customers in almost every cafe or sales outlet. Well, senQ has launched its own two new humanoid robot sales advisers in One Utama today. Not for commercial use, the robots are designed with a wide variety of capabilities and programmed with its own personality to serve and entertain the customers every day.

The two robots, named as QQ (after senQ) and TiTi is an initiative by senQ to transform in-store retail into a robotics powered experience for the Malaysian consumers to promote products in creative ways. Linked to a tablet online and running on a basic operating system, customers can select questions in key categories from key value propositions to product information, as well as understanding promotions such as the store's PlusOne Loyalty Program and knowing what's the highlight of the month.

At this moment, only the senQ store in One Utama has QQ and TiTi at its disposal and according to Lim Kim Heng, Managing Director of senQ Digital Station, he mentioned that the robots will eventually be spread across all senQ stores. Upon asking the reason why senQ invested in this technology, it's also because robotics is currently the fastest growing and advanced technology used in various industries, especially in the retail industry where humanoid robots are becoming a norm to attract and appeal to the crowd.

"QQ the female and TiTi the male sales advisor, are inspired by my vision to create an iconic name for these robot-powered sales advisor, a name known by all as one that represents senQ innovative service-oriented mission," said Mr Lim during his speech.

So what do you think? We think the robots are kinda cute. Stay tuned for more senQ / SenHeng news at TechNave.com.


sooka VIP + Sports plan gets new price at RM34.90 per month

Last month, sooka launched a new update that the whole of the Liga Malaysia 2023 season will be available on its app. With new plans and promotions, the company decided to sweeten the deal further by lowering the sooka VIP plan price.

Initially, priced at RM41.90 per month, sooka users can subscribe to the VIP + Sports plan at RM34.90 per month. For those who don't know, football fans can stream all the Liga Malaysia and other entertainment and sports within the plan. Furthermore, the payment won't have any contract which makes the plan commitment-free.

Besides the VIP + Sports plan, sooka users can also choose to subscribe to sooka VIP TV Plan at RM62.90 per month (for smart TVs + one single sooka mobile access), Single Match Pass for RM4.90 per match, and a special Liga Malaysia Pass for RM28.90 per month on mobile only. The sooka app is available to download on the Apple App or Google Play Store, as well as on Samsung, LG, Sharp and Sony TV app stores.

The Liga Malaysia 2023 season will see star-studded players such as Arif Aiman, Faisal Halim and the legendary Safiq Rahim, as football fans find out if Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. will continue to assert its dominance or witness a surprise or two from strong teams such as Selangor FC or Terengganu FC. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


sooka launches in Malaysia as a free streaming and on-demand for live sports & local content shows

With Disney+ Hotstar as a new TV streaming player in the Malaysian market, there comes another one known as sooka. sooka is kind of like Astro's little project but aiming at the Millenials as the target audience with free streaming TV shows and movies, as well as on-demand live sports from RM15.90 per month.

So yes, you can download the sooka app on both iOS and Android platform but besides that, there are other plans too. For one, there's a VIP+Sports plan priced at RM41.90 per month but as a special launch, the promotion is RM15.90 per month for now. The other plan that's also using the same price is the VIP Entertainment plan which features local drama series, shows and movies that are sooka exclusives and originals.

For live sports, the UEFA EURO 2020 will be part of the VIP+Sports plan where all the football fans can watch all the live matches. Alternatively, users who are interested in only watching their favourite teams can purchase a single UEFA EURO 2020 pass at only RM7.90 per match. Other sports tournaments include the BWF World Championships, English Premier League, Moto GP, Formula 1 Championships, Wimbledon Grand Slam, and more.

So what do you think of sooka? Let us know if you 'suka' this new streaming service or not in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


speakOUT rebranded, offering prepaid Tourist Pack for 100GB for RM50 and more

Today, Pavo Communications Sdn Bhd has launched speakOUT, a prepaid mobile wireless service as a rebranded corporate identity and also introduced four new packages to cater the needs of the youth and tourists community. One of the two prepaid plans, the Tourist prepaid, offers tourists 100GB high speed internet (no, it's not a typo) and five Device Bundles are also part of the promotion.

Greg Oon, Group Co-CEO and Executive Director of speakOUT, passing a gift to Dato' Ng Wan Peng, Chief Operating Officer of Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC)

“Contrary to what many people perceive, the pre-paid mobile consumer market segment is much larger than the post-paid market segment, which has a user base that is very diverse” said Greg Oon.  “Understanding their spending trends and identifying their difference, which results in their different requirements, our latest offerings will definitely provide them more options, more value and convenience as well” he added.

A brief history of speakOUT, it was first introduced in Malaysia in 2011 and was operated by ASP licensed Mobile Virtual Network Service Provider (MVNSP), Pavo Communications Sdn. Bhd.  To add on, the company's carrier agreement is with Digi and 7-Eleven is their extensive marketing channel nationwide. Below are the two speakOUT prepaid plans details:-

“In the analyzing and redesigning of our packages, we have focused on ensuring worry and hassle free solutions for consumers.  Beyond the various SIM and plans, we have also come to an agreement with smart device makers ZTE, Ding Ding and GOMAX, to bundle their smart devices with our SIM packages” said Mr. Oon.  He highlighted that though speakOUT is not the first to offer a phone and pre-paid SIM option to consumers in Malaysia, its strategic partnerships will see it push that offering more aggressively.

The management and partners from speakOUT, MDeC, GOMAX, Ding Ding Technology, and ZTE

“Depending on their usage wants and styles, users can choose a very affordable bundle and start using it immediately.  On top of that, the various choice of phone they can choose from comes with different FreeloadTM value that will definitely add to their user experience. In his presentation to dealers and media." Mr. Oon also show cased speakout2care.asia, speakOUT’s online portal where users can register their numbers, edit their profiles, view their usage, top-up and subscribe plans.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission in their Q2 of 2015 report, 81% of the 44, 152, 000 mobile subscriptions in the country utilize pre-paid services, which amounts to 35.8 million subscribers.

“This statistic, drives us to continue to be innovative, to introduce more value added speakOUT’s services and beyond” explained Oon, who also revealed that speakOUT currently is in discussion with the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) to bring Malaysia mobile developers and startups to utilize its telecommunication ecosystem as a platform, for growth, focusing on the development strength and capability, and explore more opportunities to market the mobile solutions.

“As a MVNSP with strategic partnership with device makers, mobile application builders and solution providers have a great opportunity to grow together with us.  Playing as an aggregator role, we would love to see Malaysia be the stepping stone for market expansion and growth for applications and solution developers” Oon expressed, mentioning that speakOUT also targets to expand into Singapore and Thailand in the near future.

To learn and find out more about this rebranded prepaid service, visit either one of the links below to get started.


tech specs and price of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 spotted and it starts from ~RM2503

Looks like the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 may have been spotted on gizchina, showcasing the tech specs, design, and pricing of the upcoming tablet which is expected to start from RMB3999 (~RM2503). While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect when it is officially available in the local market.

In terms of the tech specs, it seems that the Mi Pad 5 is expected to come equipped with up to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB ROM and a 144Hz 2K display. As for the camera, it has a 20MP + 13MP rear camera while the front spec remains largely unknown.

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

Would you be interested in getting the Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 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.


tvOS 14.5 beta shows possible 120Hz for future Apple TV

There have been some talks about what the next Apple TV could deliver. A new model with a faster chipset is expected this year, along with a focus on gaming. And since Apple has started testing the new iOS and tvOS 14.5, there's bound to be some new features.

In fact, 9to5Mac found that tvOS 14.5 beta contained multiple references for '120Hz' and 'supports120Hz'. This suggests that tvOS is ready to support 120Hz for Apple TV. However, the current Apple TV only has an HDMI 2.0 port, so it can only support 4K 60Hz. That has to mean that Apple is preparing a new generation Apple TV that can support a refresh rate of 120Hz.

The addition of 120Hz would make the tvOS UI feel smoother and make games look much better. This wouldn't be surprising, as the company has been looking to push for wider adoption of its Apple Arcade cloud gaming platform. As for the chipset that could make that happen, it could be another variant of the Apple M1 chip. Though some say that it could be an overclocked A12 Bionic chip.

The last Apple TV was launched back in 2017, so it's about time for a new one anyway. Having said that, would you be interested in upgrading to the new one? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


500 new communication towers to be provided by the goverment to strengthen 4G signal and coverage

As we still have a long way to go to 5G connectivity, Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin just recently announced that the government is preparing at least 500 new communication towers across the nation to strengthen 4G connectivity instead. He also said that this initiative is to provide wider and better quality coverage.

Out of the 500 communication towers, 280 of them are already in the implementation stage and are ready to deploy in the first quarter of 2021. He also mentioned that 11 base stations at existing communication towers are currently being upgraded to provide mobile broadband 4G services. According to statistics, 377,360 existing customers are still using copper-based services and it would be upgraded to fibre optic network by MCMC.

On top of that, MCMC is working with local telcos on a digital infrastructure plan called the National Digital Network (JENDELA). This is to further enhance services across the nation with various technology, and 4G coverage has increased from 91.8% to 96.9% so far. So what about 3.1%? Well, that would be the rural areas and the government is looking into to "tackle the problem".

The minister also came under fire yesterday for "accusing" Veveonah Mosibin for "lying", the Sabahan girl who spread awareness on the Internet issue in her area and was forced to climb up a tree for better signal. Although he has already apologized for his incorrect statement, the Malaysian netizens showed no mercy. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple might have entered the second phase in developing AR Glasses. Available in 2021/2022?

Based on a statement by macrumors.com, it seems that Apple might have entered the second phase of AR Glasses development which hints that the product is expected to be available in either 2021 or 2022. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, the report does give us a better idea on what to expect as soon as the product is available in the global market.

To go into more detail regarding the AR Glasses, the report mentioned that it will most likely be a smaller and sleeker version of Facebook’s Oculus quest. Not only that, but the glasses will also overlay various information directly in front of the wearer’s eyes and it will also have Siri integration built-in.

However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Apple has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the local pricing and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the new Apple AR Glasses as soon as it is available in the local pricing? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


u Mobile introduces Music Onz

After announcing their free data allocation for video streaming services, u Mobile now introduces Music Onz, their free data service for music streaming for u Mobile customers. Just like Video Onz, Music Onz provides free unlimited music streaming on both prepaid and postpaid plans.

Applicable for Prepaid UMI, Hero Postpaid and Broadband plans, the services gives users a way to enjoy music streaming – without sacrificing their monthly quotas. As of today, they have 12 different partners for the music service, as listed below:

Activating Music Onz is easy – Postpaid customers already have it bundled with their plans from the get go, while Prepaid customers get the Music Onz service with every purchase of UMI/MB data packages. They can subscribe to the UMI/MB data packages by dialing *118#. Just to note that the service is just for data, not for the music streaming service itself – so subscription charges apply.


uni5G is now live for both unifi postpaid & prepaid users, starting price from RM35 per month

From Telekom Malaysia Berhad's announcement, the uni5G service is now live with more details. It was teased over a week ago and the monthly data pass starts from RM35 per month with unifi Mobile prepaid.

On the website, uni5G for unifi prepaid seems to be primarily an add-on feature. Promoted as unifi Bebas Monthly pass, you can get unlimited LTE data and unlimited 5G data for 30 days. The original pricing is RM55 per month too but for this occasion, the promo price is RM35 per month for the time being. You can get this pass on your unifi Mobile app.

On the other hand, you can also sign up for the unifi Mobile Postpaid from RM59 per month which offers unlimited 5G data, network calls and texts on a 12-month contract. The hotspot is limited, though, which only offers 10GB LTE and you get to keep your number if you happen to switch to unifi Mobile. There's also a RM40 monthly discount as long as you stay subscribed.

For more information, you can visit my.unifi.com.my to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


unifi 4G Unlimited Prepaid plans now have FUP data limit and capped speed

uni5G has been going on for a while now since its 5G network activation began at the end of October. Currently, unifi Mobile Postpaid and Prepaid Bebas Monthly fee offer unlimited 5G data which is nice, but there is some limitation to other internet mobile speed plans.

In this document form regarding unifi Mobile Prepaid Unlimited Data Pass, unifi has set limited 4G Internet mobile speed at 5Mbps, whereas the 5G speed for the Monthly Unlimited is Uncapped. The speed cap for 4G speed is lowered as there wasn't any limitation at all.

It's also worth noting that despite being labelled as Unlimited for the 4G prepaid plans, the document shows that this isn't the case at all as there is a 10GB, 20GB and 100GB Fair Usage Policy (FUP) data limit for the unifi Daily, Weekly and Monthly Unlimited plans. Oddly, the 2 Hours Unlimited has no FUP and Hotspot limit.

Despite the changes for the unifi Unlimited Prepaid plans, the prices for each remain unchanged. For your information, the 2 Hours, Daily, Weekly and Monthly Unlimited prices are RM1, RM3, RM12 and RM35 respectively. By the way, if you finished your FUP data limit, the speed will be drastically reduced to 512Kbps.

If you would like to read the document, you can visit the page here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


unifi Air info leaked offering unlimited internet quota for RM79 a month

An image has been spotted on the Lowyat forums, showcasing what seems to be the upcoming unifi AIR which will be offered by unifi. The image highlighted that the upcoming subscription service could be priced at RM79, and it will come with unlimited data quota.

While the slide did not mention as to how much the Huawei wireless router is priced at, we predict that the aforementioned router could be priced at RM565, similar to Unifi's wireless broadband. That being said, do take everything mentioned with a grain of salt due to the fact that unifi did not give any official statement on unifi AIR.

What do you think about unifi’s choice in offering unlimited internet quota for only RM79? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


unifi Mobile 5G plans have no official release date yet, said TM

Over the weekend, you may have come across some news about unifi launching 5G services in February 2022. As exciting as it sounds, the company has backtracked the remark with an official statement regarding 5G services.

According to Telekom Malaysia, the statement said that the team is currently working extensively on its internal 5G service testing. So at the moment, the team is "unable to provide the actual date for customer trials". With this, it only made sense for the company to rewrite the 5G service features on the plans.

In case you missed it, the 5G service was remarked in unifi Mobile 59, 39, 29 and 19 with the label "Subscribe now to enjoy 5G data in February 2022". But that's not going to happen anymore since TM made it clear that the team is still working on it. On that note, no local telcos such as Celcom, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile have announced any official 5G news yet.

At the moment, only YES 5G has been releasing 5G mobile plans to the public and you can even claim them for free. However, do note that only selected 5G devices are eligible for the service (Samsung Galaxy and iPhones aren't counted yet). Furthermore, only Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and some parts in KL have 5G access.

5G is slowly rolling out as the government promised, but its stability is another story to look out for. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


unifi Mobile Travel Pass announced - Tourists can get unlimited data from just RM30

While the tech media are geeking out over CES 2020, unifi silently announced a new package plan called unifi Mobile Travel Pass. As a Strategic Telecommunication Partner for the Visit Malaysia 2020 initiative, this plan is meant for tourists visiting from overseas with unlimited data starting from RM30.

That's right, unlimited data for the tourists and it's viable for all apps. From their website, there are two Travel Pass Mobile Prepaid - 7 Days Pass and 15 Days Pass which the latter cost RM60. The features in both plans are essentially the same, both have unlimited high-speed data by unifi, RM5 pre-loaded airtime, 20sen/minute network call and 10sen/SMS.

Visitors are able to collect this at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) 1 and 2, Tourist Information Centre from 7 AM to 11 PM. Just in case if your plan has passed the days given, you can reload it at selected outlets such as MyNews, Pos Malaysia, TMpoint, and petrol stations.

If you have any friends and family coming from overseas to visit you, you can tell them about this attractive Travel Pass Mobile Prepaid plans. For more information, you can check out the links below. Stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


unifi TV to add 5 new channels and 4 new streaming apps, including Disney+ Hotstar in May

Telekom Malaysia (TM) announced today that unifi TV will be adding 5 new channels and 4 new streaming apps next month. The streaming apps include Disney+ Hotstar, MySing, BeIN SPORTS CONNECT and SPOTV NOW.

As for the new 5 channels, they are beIN SPORTS 1, beIN SPORTS 3, CCTV-4, CGTN as well asunifi's very own new channel, DEGUP. With these additions, unifi TV will have a total of 74 premium channels and 15 streaming apps on its platform.

In a press release today, TM said that all new unifi Home broadband subscribers with unifi TV Ultimate Pack can watch Disney+ Hotstar at no additional charge, as long as their pack is active. Meanwhile, new subscriptions to unifi Home 100Mbps without Ultimate Pack will enjoy a 6-month access to the streaming app.

Disney+ Hotstar will also be made available as an add-on at RM16 per month to unifi TV Varnam Plus, Aneka Plus and Ruby Plus Pack customers. unifi Home customers without any unifi TV Pack will have the option to subscribe to the streaming app a la carte at the price of RM54.90 for 3 months, with the convenience to pay through a single unifi bill.

TM also clarified that Disney+ Hotstar will be included in unifi TV Ultimate Pack at no extra cost from 17 May 2022 onwards. For existing Ultimate Pack customers, they can pre-register their interest to switch their current streaming app bundle starting today here to enjoy Disney+ Hotstar when it comes on board on 17 May 2022.

Besides that, unifi will also be offering free viewing of all its channels to all unifi Home customers from 30 April until 8 May 2022 in conjunction with Hari Raya. All new unifi subscribers will also enjoy a 30-day free trial of broadband connectivity and the complete suite of unifi TV channels.

Sounds pretty awesome! For more information on these new content and offers from unifi, visit their official website here.

What do you guys think of unifi TV’s new offerings? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news such as this!


unifi announced gradual shut down of all 3G networks by the end of 2021

Today, unifi just announced that they too will be shutting down the 3G network. Since the company is part of the National Digital Infrastructure Plan (JENDELA) to provide all Malaysians with quality access to digital connectivity, here's everything you need to know about the details.

From the FAQs, they are calling this the 3G Network Sunsetting and no specific date has been announced yet on shutting that network down. However, they did say it is a gradual shutting off of all the 3G networks across the country. A good window time frame for this will be by the end of 2021, as per JENDELA's timetable and Celcom's plan.

In addition, unifi aims to enhance the quality of experience (QoE) by upgrading their existing unifi Mobile subscribers with 3G devices as well as non-Voice over LTE (VoLTE) devices in Phase 1 (back in Q3 and Q4 of 2020). Phase 2 is already happening as we speak and at the same time, this will give time to all telco companies to improve their 4G network coverage and higher data speeds. The final phase will begin in Q1 and Q2 of 2022 in monitoring network optimisation, network performance and customer experience.

All unifi Mobile subscriber will be notified of the 3G Network Sunsetting plan. If you are still using 3G, unifi highly recommends you to upgrade your devices to 4G as soon as possible to avoid being affected. You can read the full FAQ list right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


unifi giving away unlimited passes and 999GB internet data until 31 March 2020

unifi has officially announced that all #BEBAS prepaid users will be eligible for a complimentary Weekly LTE Unlimited Pass worth RM20 from 19 March until 31 March 2020. While the pass is only valid for 7 days, you can renew it again to get another 7-day pass before the end of this month.

All you need to do is look for the ‘BEBAS Weekly’ pass on your [email protected] app, which can be found under the ‘Data’ Tab. Other than that, unifi customers who are subscribed to either the unifi Mobile 99, webe RM79, unifi Mobile Pek Jasa/Senior Citizen Plan, unifi Mobile Biz 99 and 79 will be eligible for a complimentary 999GB LTE hotspot pass as well.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on unifi giving away 999GB of data and complimentary weekly LTE unlimited passes? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


unifi is offering FREE INTERNET until the end of 2019

unifi has recently announced starting from 1 October 2019 until 31 December 2019, any new unifi Home or unifi Biz customers will be able to enjoy free internet until 31 December 2019. But that’s not all, existing customers who renewed their unifi contract within the promo period would be able to enjoy free internet until the end of 2019.

In addition to that, new unifi Home subscribers who signed up online will be in the running to win 12 months of free internet courtesy of unifi. Do take note that existing unifi customers, as well as those who sign up in person will not be eligible for the 12 month free internet lucky draw. Head over to unifi’s official website, if you are keen on finding out more about the ongoing promo.

Would you be interested in getting free internet? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple might have started preparing components for the periscope lens on iPhone

Apple has spotted having connections with something that is highly anticipated for the iPhones. According to the source, the tech giant visited Jahwa Electronics' new facilities during the first half of 2021, which is the company that could provide Apple with new optical image stabilization (OIS) actuators.

The information came from The Elec, and it's said that the OIS actuators, which combine OIS and autofocus functions in one, are likely to appear in the telephoto cameras in 2023 iPhones. Besides that, the source had also identified the relationship between the components and a periscope camera system. If that did happen, it would improve the optical zoom on the iPhones.

Rumours of Apple equipping the iPhones with a periscope lens have started in early 2020. Reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo was the first to reveal the news. The tipster also initially said that the iPhone 14 Pro would be the first to get it. However, Kuo has now switched lanes by saying that it would only arrive with 2023's iPhone 15 Pro.

Would you like to see the iPhones with a periscope lens? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more iPhone reports.


unifi launches new online platform for local businesses to operate during the Raya season

At the moment, the Conditional Movement Control Order is scheduled to "end" on 9 June 2020 but don't get your hopes up just yet. Despite this, unifi will continue to serve the rakyat until the said date and in the midst of this, the company have come up with a new platform - Ramada-Raya. The company said this new platform will continue to allow consumers and businesses to stay connected while the CMCO is on-going, also judging from the website, this new platform seems to be free to use.

From the platform, it will allow and help consumers and businesses to search easily, make online purchases, as well as match-making the two parties. This is sure a convenient way since not all businesses are reopened during the CMCO, as the platform has a rather simple user interface layout with straightforward categories which serves as a one-stop portal for both consumers and businesses during the Raya season. The categories that businesses can hop into are Home and Living, Fashion and Accessories, and Food.

There will be some LIVE sessions as well for this Raya season. It's said that a few local celebrities such as Hafiz Hamidun, Mawi, Yasmin Hani, Saharul Ridzwan, Yaya Zahir and Ummi Nazeera will make their appearance touching on some Raya topics. Topics include spirituality, lifestyle, commerce and culture.

Businesses who are interested in applying the platform can register on this link. To learn more about the new platform, you can visit www.unifi.com.my/ramadanraya to check it out. Stay home, stay safe, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


unifi offering a month of 4G LTE internet for only RM35 a month

unifi has officially announced #BEBAS where you can sign up to a month of 4G LTE internet at the price of RM35 from 27 July until 31 December 2020. If you are interested in signing up or finding out more information about #BEBAS, head over to unifi’s official website.

Other than the RM35 plan, you can get either Weekly, Daily, or 2 hours of unlimited 4G LTE plan at the price of only RM12, RM3, and RM1 respectively. With all that said, would you be interested in subscribing to #BEBAS from unifi? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


unifi's Pakej Perpaduan plans released - 30GB Prepaid & unifi Home 30Mbps for RM30 & RM69/month respectively

In line with the Government's initiative to make internet services affordable for all, unifi just released its Pakej Perpaduan Prabayar Internet Mudah Alih (Mobile Internet Prepaid Unity Package) and Pakej Perpaduan Jalur Lebar Tetap (Fixed Broadband Unity Package). This initiative is to help Malaysians by reducing internet service costs.

Upon visiting the official page, the two aforementioned plans are shown when you scroll down. For the Pakej Perpaduan Prabayar Internet Mudah Alih, it has 30GB of 4G mobile internet data with a max speed of 3Mbps and up to 180 days. There are some criteria to be eligible for this, such as being in the B40 group, OKU, above and below 60 and 30 years old respectively, as well as for veterans.

As for the latter, the unifi Home 30Mbps has unlimited internet access with a free router and installation. Not only that, Malaysians who meet the requirements (same as the former except for those below 30 years old) will have a RM20 discount for 24 months. This means they will only pay RM69 per month until the contract expires then revert back to RM89 per month.

To read the full details or apply to unifi's Pakej Perpaduan, you can visit the official website right over here to get started. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


unifi's latest "unifi Your World" campaign lets you save up to RM1,500 a year with customized plan

unifi today has launched the unifi Your World campaign as an initiative to offer customers to set up their own internet subscription package at home. Through this campaign, users can bundle various broadband solutions under one package with unlimited unifi Mobile 4G LTE, unifi TV entertainment pack, and special devices such as unifi Plus Box or the Mesh WiFi.

unifi has also invited the media to witness a demonstration of these new products. They demonstrated the additional Mesh WiFi devices that are aimed to extend the reach of WiFi connections from routers and stabilizing those connections throughout every corner at home. This facility starts at RM15 per month.

Marketing chief of unifi Lai Shu Wei (holding a microphone) sharing to the media about the benefits of unifi Your World campaign.

Mesh WiFi booster (the white device on the left side of the laptop) can extend the reach of internet from router to all corners of the house.

unifi Plus Box is now offering more options for television shows as well with more than 70 channels and video content from iflix and Viu. Customers can also subscribe to the unifi Mobile 4G LTE plan under this campaign to get unlimited data, calls, and SMS on their smartphones.

For more information, visit the unifi Your World website or go to the nearest TMPoint branch. Let us know what you think about this new campaign from unifi on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest local tech news.


unifi silently released a new mobile plan with unlimited data for RM59 as a limited time offer

Today, unifi quietly launched a new unifi Mobile 99 data plan promotion. For this launch, the SIM card is priced at RM59 (RRP: RM99) per month and it is on a limited time offer.

From the website, the mobile data plan offers unlimited 4G LTE data, calls and texting, but the hotspot is 10GB per month for free. Unlike the other unifi mobile data plans, it has a 12-month contract option due to the limited-time promotion. You also get to keep your number when you switch to this new mobile plan with RM0 upfront payment.

By the way, you will also notice another limited time offer promotion #syawalwithunifi. It is unifi's ongoing prize giveaway which involves LG TVs, a vacuum cleaner, vivo smartphones and home appliances. By participating, you are guaranteed a voucher of RM100 by Shopee after subscribing to a selected unifi Home plan.

To read more about it, you can visit the official webpage right here. And to clarify the price, the RM59 promotion is for existing unifi Home customers, whereas the RM79 promotion is for new customers. To learn more, you can visit the website here and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


unifi teased new 2Gbps home fibre broadband plan, hinting the launch is imminent

In case you missed it, unifi just announced that a new plan is coming soon. As teased over the weekend, there will be a new 2Gbps plan soon but not much information was given.

Just so you know, this will mark the first time for unifi to offer a 2Gbps home fibre broadband plan. At the moment, there are only 100Mbps, 300Mbps, 500Mbps and 800Mbps broadband plans. The 800Mbps plan is the maximum and it cost RM349 per month (RRP RM409 per month), with access to Disney+ Hotstar, unifi TV and others.

We think the announcement could be unveiled quite soon. As for the pricing, it will no doubt be more than RM400. Are you looking forward to subscribing to this plan? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


unifi undergoing maintenance nationwide, will notify customers of affected areas

One of the largest internet service providers in Malaysia, unifi is currently undergoing maintenance and infrastructure upgrading works nationwide. Set to be completed within approximately 24 hours, certain areas will be experiencing a disruption to their connections while the works are ongoing.

Shared via its official Twitter account, unifi said that the maintenance and upgrading works are essential in giving customers the ultimate internet experience. Furthermore, unifi has also asserted that it will be notifying users should their areas are affected by any disruption due to the ongoing works.

Hence, if you’re a unifi customer in a location where service disruption would occur, you’d be receiving an SMS from unifi via the number 66555. The internet service provider has also assured affected customers that it will try its best to finish the maintenance and upgrading works within 24 hours, hence it should be finished by the end of today.

So, are you a unifi user and have you noticed any disruption to your internet? Share your experience with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news in Malaysia and beyond.


unifi unveiled new 2Gbps & 1Gbps plans, special launching price starting from RM349/month

At the end of February 2023, unifi teased that there would be a new 2Gbps broadband plan and it's finally unveiled. Not only that but there's also a new 1Gbps broadband plan and here's everything you need to know.

Initially, the information was live on unifi's website but it seems to be removed for unknown reasons. Anyway, both broadband plans cost RM459 and RM409 per month respectively, and to promote the launch, unifi will offer RM399 and RM349 per month respectively. On top of that, both packages come with Disney+ Hotstar and other streaming apps for free.

Upon reading the details more, both broadband plans must come with Unifi TV regardless and the contract is for 24 months. And besides having unlimited internet, unifi will also offer a certified WiFi 6 router and Mesh, free voice call time to all lines for 600 minutes, and a 12 Business-hour service restoration.

I guess we just have to wait a bit more before unifi finalises the new broadband plans and releases them live. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


unifi will continue to provide unlimited passes and 999GB data until 14 April 2020

As you all know by now, our government has declared an extension for the Movement Control Order (MCO) till 14 April 2020. In response to this, unifi has declared that it will continue to provide special add-ons and services until the restrictions have been lifted.

Previously, we covered how unifi was giving away 999GB of internet data and weekly unlimited LTE passes. As mentioned, unifi will continue to provide both during the MCO. In case you're not aware, the 999GB of data is an LTE hotspot pass available to all unifi mobile unlimited users. On the other hand, the unlimited LTE pass allows BEBAS prepaid users to enjoy seven days of unlimited mobile internet. This pass can be renewed for subsequent weeks for free during this time.

Besides the free data, unifi will also be providing free access to all unifi TV channels and 20% discount on VOD (Video-on-demand) purchases. There will also be additional services catered for small-medium enterprises (SME). SMEs get access to the 999GB free hotspot, free access to unifi's integrated Digital Marketing Solutions (DMS), and up to RM1 million financial support from SME Bank and RHB Bank. There's also the option for deferring repayments by 6 months.

If you're a unifi Mobile customer, there's no reason not to use these special add-ons. For those who are already benefitting from them, how is your experience with the add-ons so far? Do let us know if you're satisfied or not on our Facebook page! And for more tech news, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com.


(updated) Comparison: Celcom, Digi, Maxis,U Mobile & YES' Samsung Galaxy Note 8 pre-order plans

Today is the day! Pre-order for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has now begun and all four major telcos - Celcom, Digi, Maxis, U Mobile and YES are offering various deals for the latest phablet with an S Pen. If you're wondering which plan to get, you've come to the right place. So check out the comparison below on which plans suits you the best.

First up, there are four Celcom postpaid plans for the Note 8 - the FIRST Gold Plus, FIRST Gold, FIRST Platinum and FIRST Platinum Plus. Each plan contract duration is 24 months depending on which one you go for, you can pay from as low as RM98 per month, but the phablet device price will vary, which can go as low as RM1848 (excluding GST). But there is a catch here, customers will also need to do an RM1000 up front payment first and should they choose to terminate their contract, a penalty will be charged based on their balance monthly commitment. Foreign customers are required to pay a deposit of RM500 only.

As mentioned in our Celcom FIRST Postpaid Plan guide, the four plans above all have Unlimited calls to all networks, Free Whatsapp and Wechat usage, Free Yonder Music, Free Video Walla (from 25GB - 100GB, except FIRST Gold Plus) and fixed Internet data pool that's split into weekday and weekend. Just like Samsung Malaysia, Celcom users who pre-order today until 10 September will get a free special RM888 reward which includes Cash Rebate of RM321, Samsung Protection Plus (worth RM298), 5100mAh battery pack (worth RM269) and a clear cover too.

We suggest those who are Internet-hungry should go for these plans because of the huge Internet data offered by Celcom. For more information, visit here to find out more.

Next, Digi has three postpaid plans + a massive 43% discount. That's RM2268 (from the original RM3999 price) and this is possibly the easiest to understand out of the four telcos. But of course, you're still bound by 24 months contract with either Digi 78, Digi 108 or Digi 138 and you can collect the device on 18 September onwards after the pre-order. All three Digi postpaid plans have Unlimited Calls to all networks and the Internet data pool is divided into weekday and weekend. As for the pre-order promo, Digi still has the Samsung Protection Plus, 5100mAh battery pack and clear cover, but missing out the Cash Rebate of RM321. A bit of a bummer but the 43% discount makes up for it a lot.

For those who don't watch a lot of videos on their mobile phones, Digi's plan should suit best. Plus, the Internet data pool isn't that bad as well. For more information, visit here to find out more.

Like Digi, Maxis is also offering three postpaid plans. But you can opt for either a full upfront payment from as low as RM2199 or a Zerolution monthly payment from as low as RM102 for 24 months. On the pre-order page, you can actually check if you're an eligible long term Maxis customer so if you are qualified, you can actually waive the up front payment, which is RM512 (MaxisONE Plan 128), RM632 (MaxisONE Plan 158) and RM752 (MaxisONE Plan 188).

Also not forgetting, you can also choose to count in the Zerolution Upgrade program which is an annual upgrade program for MaxisONE users to have a new phone every year, provided that your returning existing phone is still in good condition after 12 months. The Zerolution Upgrade program is RM44 per month and an optional Zerolution SafeDevice add-on is RM23 per month. Maxis' Note 8 pre-order also offers the special RM888 bundle package.

Long time Maxis users will probably benefit from this the most because of the "eligible" status that can waive off the up front payment. Also, those who prefers having instalment plans should go for this. For more information, visit here to find out more.

In the other corner, U Mobile is using three Ultimate Device (UD) plans + the full special pre-order package. The lowest device plan on the UD 130 plan is just RM2108, but you will have to do an upfront payment of RM960 which will eventually be reimbursed as a monthly rebate for 24 months. There is actually almost no difference in signing whichever plan (except the data pool) because you will be paying the full amount of RM3253.08 (including GST) in the end anyway.

All three UD plans offer Unlimited Music Onz, Unlimited App Onz, Unlimited Video Onz (only UD 130) and Unlimited Call Onz (except UD 60). We think those who travel often can opt for this one because of the Roam Onz included in UD 130 and UD 90, also for those who binge on videos and music at a reasonable price. For more information, visit here to find out more.

Last but not least, YES is offering the Note 8 at RM1899 only which is more than 50% discount off. There are two postpaid plans that you can sign up which is either the YES 4G LTE Postpaid 128 or 88 plan. If you take the first one, you will be granted 50GB Internet data pool (no split between weekday and weekend), unlimited Yes-to-Yes VoLTE calls + SMS for RM61.33 per month, whereas the latter gives 30GB all-day 4G LTE data + unlimited Yes-to-Yes calls + SMS for RM54.67 per month. We should also mention that you have to do an up front payment from RM800 and the contract is 24 months as well.

There's no Cash Rebate for pre-ordering the Note 8 from YES, but at least you'll be enjoying savings and freebies worth up to RM2667. For more information, visit here to find out more. We think this plan is perfect for those who don't like their data split between the weekday and weekend. What's more, the price seems quite reasonable too.

Stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple might include a new USB-C to Lightning braided cable for the iPhone 12 series

Rumours about the iPhone 12 series are pretty wild, we learn that Apple could reveal four iPhone 12 models and an insane possibility that a charger won't come in the box at all. In this latest rumour, a Twitter user who goes by the alias of @duanrui1205 leaked that the iPhone 12 series would be equipped with a USB-C to Lightning braided cable in the box.

Should this so-called new cable be true, there are two ways of looking at this. On the bright side, the braided cable would definitely allow itself to sustain itself better in the long run as iPhone cables are notoriously known for wearing down after a few months. However, most iPhone users are using a Lightning to USB-A cable and not every one of them has a USB-C port. On top of that, first-time iPhone users who opt for the iPhone 12 would have to find new USB-C chargers for this which is a hassle, honestly.

iPhone 12 series will be equipped with USB-C to Lightning braided data cable (via. 充电头网) pic.twitter.com/mla5HCKGRU

Rumours about Apple switching to USB-C from Lightning have been going on for a long time now, as speculations are saying that eventually, this would come in full circle with Macbooks that are using USB-C ports as well. Of course, we should take this news with a pinch of salt and perhaps we could see that happening in 2021 instead of this year.

But what do you folks think of this "new" cable for the iPhone 12 series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


(updated) Disney and Lenovo introduces new Star Wars Jedi Challenges augmented reality experience

Have you seen the new Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi posters online? Looks pretty cool. But what's even cooler is that Disney has also revealed a new AR game for Star Wars at the D23 Expo event, turns out that they have been collaborating with Lenovo on this bringing an immersive Star Wars experience one step closer to our homes!

Called The Star Wars Jedi Challenges, it involves the user to wield a lightsaber controller (#heavybreathing) with the game carried out in a special AR headgear and of course, the app from your smartphone. There isn't much information about the new Star Wars AR system, but basically it was designed to give Star Wars fans an opportunity to recapture some of their favorite moments from Star Wars films in ways never before possible, such as the Holochess that was seen in Star Wars: A New Hope and The Force Awakens.

The devices will be sold at Best Buy and Lenovo's online store, we hope that Lenovo Malaysia will also try to bring this into Malaysia around December since that's when the movie will premiere.

Please, Lenovo Malaysia. You're our only hope.


vivo 11.11 Sale Lazada edition - Smartphones for as low as RM349

Yesterday, vivo Malaysia confirmed the details for its 11.11 Sales on the Shopee online store. The company is also running a promo campaign on Lazada, though it's going to be a bit different. Specifically, there will be a different set of smartphones on discount via the platform.

If you're interested in the vivo Y91C 2020, Y15, V17, or V19 smartphones, then you can grab these from the official vivo flagship store on Lazada at discounted prices. In addition to that, those who purchase one of these on the day of the 11.11 Sale will be able to redeem exclusive vouchers. Depending on how much you spend, you can redeem a voucher of up to RM100. Do refer to the lists below for more details.

That's it for vivo's 11.11 Sale, the Lazada edition! There's going to be a lot of sales going on that day so look forward to them. For more news on big gadget sales like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo APEX 2020 concept smartphone released: 60W Wireless fast charging and FullView Edgeless display

Earlier today, vivo has recently unveiled the vivo APEX 2020 concept smartphone and it comes equipped with various innovative technologies such as 60W wireless fast charging as well as up to 120-degrees FullView Edgeless display. Unfortunately, the device is merely a concept phone and it will not be available for the public to purchase.

Other than the technologies mentioned above, the smartphone also comes with a Super Unibody Design which does not feature any ports. Not only that, but it has a gimbal-like structure on the camera portion and it comes with up to 7.5x Continuous Optical Zoom as well as image stabilization.

Furthermore, the APEX 2020 does not come with a front-facing selfie camera within the pop-up module or notch. Instead, it comes with a 16MP in-display front-facing selfie camera that is hidden right under the top portion of the display.

Last but not least, it comes with a 60W Wireless Super FlashChargefeature which allows the smartphone to fully charge its 2000mAh internal battery in only 20 minutes. With all that said, there’s no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date of the vivo APEX 2020.

What do you think about vivo’s new concept smartphone? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo APEX 2020 will come with a new PTZ camera system

Many smartphone manufacturers are breaking boundaries and keep bringing innovative technology to the world of smartphone photography. From ultra-wide-angle lens to ToF (time-of-flight) sensors, these are the new things we can use to explore with our smartphone cameras and we are definitely loving the results. Now, vivo is bringing a whole new innovation to the upcoming APEX 2020’s cameras, let’s find out what it is about!

Earlier today, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer teased us again by posting a poster of APEX 2020. The poster has revealed that vivo is preparing to launch a new unique camera system with the device, and it’s being recognized as PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) camera at the moment.

The vivo APEX 2020 is going to come with a circular camera module at the back. People are guessing that the camera module will be featuring some sort of moving mechanism to stabilize images. Other than that, the company still hasn't revealed much information about the new camera system such as how it will be functioning.

For the record, vivo has actually been making histories in the smartphone photography field. The company was the world’s first to introduce an F1.8 aperture optical image stabilization back in 2014. In 2018, the company announced a ToF 3D Super induction technology as well. With the teasers, we really can’t wait until 28 February to take a look at the APEX 2020!

Let us know what you think about the innovation from vivo on our Facebook page! Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone updates.


vivo APEX 3 set to appear at MWC 2020 in Barcelona with an under-screen camera

Although we are only halfway through January, vivo has begun stirring the pot on its next-gen APEX 3 concept smartphone. According to sources, the company has started sending invites to the media as they will host their first European press conference in Barcelona where the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 will take place.

While there is not much information about APEX 3, their poster does seem to give us a hint about its camera. Sources suggest that an under-screen camera which has been in development since last year could make an appearance so that's exciting (if it's true). To recap, the under-screen camera is a new feature which a front camera is hiding beneath the display, eliminating the need for a notch design.

The under-screen camera concept design hidden

Aside from that, it's also said that vivo will be demonstrating a 120W ultra-fast flash charging technology. In another teaser poster, it claims that a 4000mAh battery can be fully charged within 13 minutes only which is most impressive. With that, the APEX 3 should be sporting those two features but do take it with a pinch of salt as it's still too early.

vivo's press conference in the MWC 2020 is happening from 23-24 February 2020. Until then, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Colour Earphones Malaysia release: available in 4 trendy colours at RM49

vivo has officially unveiled the Colour Earphone, which is available in 4 different colours including Black, Blue, White, as well as Red at the price of RM49. The earphones can be purchased from all vivo Malaysia concept stores located all around Malaysia, as well as E-store, so be sure to check those places out if you’re interested in purchasing the aforementioned earphones.

To go into more detail, the Colour Earphone is a wired in-ear monitors that comes equipped with a 1.25m cable length. With all that said, would you be interested in getting vivo’s Colour Earphones for only RM49? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


vivo, Intel, MediaTek and more will be skipping the MWC 2020 too

If you’ve been following the news of this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), you must’ve known a lot of companies are pulling themselves out in a concern of health and safety issues. The virus outbreak not only has affected thousands of people, but it has also taken away many lives as well. Therefore, many companies think that skipping the MWC 2020 would be a wise choice, including vivo, Intel, Mediatek, TLC and more.

The companies mentioned above have just announced today that they will not be joining the event this year. Earlier, we also had several big companies like LG and Sony making announcements to inform the public that they will not be making appearances at the event. Now, the list keeps on expanding and who knows the event will end up being cancelled.

vivo has made an official statement regarding the cancellation as well. In the statement, the company mentioned their final decision to pull out from the event, and also the APEX 2020 concept phone which was supposed to launch at MWC 2020. The team has stated that they will launch the device ‘soon’ and will be giving us more updates in the future.

Share with us your thoughts on this on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com and we will update you with the latest news about MWC 2020.


vivo Malaysia Buy and Win Contest - Win a trip to Hong Kong!

Today, vivo Malaysia is holding a contest and you (yes, you) might stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to Hong Kong! So how do you participate? Read below to find out!

The contest has already started yesterday (28/3/17) and will end on 30 April 2017, all you have to do is just purchase a vivo V5 or V5 Plus at any vivo outlets. Make sure you keep your IMEI number after purchasing the phone because winners will be selected randomly and the official announcement will be made on their website www.vivo.my and vivo Malaysia Facebook page by 3 May 2017. Winners will also have to provide their personal information by 6 May 2017 (before 3PM) after that).

Aside from the grand prize of winning the Hong Kong trip, there are other prizes as well which are:

According to vivo’s brand ambassador, Dato Siti Nurhaliza, she's actually quite fond of the device thanks to the dual rear camera setup and the Selfie Softlight feature. As a selfie lover herself, she would often post pictures on her official Instagram account with the V5Plus.

For more information about the contest, do visit their event main page here and good luck!


vivo Malaysia E-store 2nd Anniversary Sale: Discounts, free gifts and a chance to win prizes worth RM28,000

vivo Malaysia today announced that it is holding a vivo E-store 2nd Anniversary Sale as a token of appreciation to all vivo fans and customers in our country. Offering a wide range of exclusive deals, special promotions and exciting benefits, read on to find out more.

Happening from 3 to 31 March 2023, selected vivo smartphones will be sold at their lowest price ever. Furthermore, customers who purchase a vivo smartphone at the vivo E-store will stand a chance to participate in the anniversary lucky draw and win prizes worth up to RM28,000.

Moreover, vivo is also offering a Flash Sale for iQOO 11 5G from 3 to 5 March 2023 in which you can get the smartphone at a promotional price of RM3399 and receive a free iQOO Wireless Active. Besides that, customers who purchase any vivo smartphones throughout the campaign are entitled to receive a free 1-year extended warranty, as well as a free hair dryer, TWS earbuds or a phone stand.

vivo E-store also offers several benefits such as 0% instalment, free 1-year extended warranty, free gift, free shipping, lowest price guaranteed and live chat. Of course, terms and conditions do apply and free gifts are available while stocks last.

For those interested, you can check out the vivo E-store starting this 3 March. For more information, you can also visit vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook Page. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and deals such as this.


vivo Malaysia V Series 8th Anniversary happening now with rewards & events for V Fans

Today, vivo Malaysia is excited to announce its V Series 8th Anniversary in Malaysia. To celebrate this occasion, the company is commemorating this milestone with a number of fun events for Malaysians starting from 11 May until 12 June 2023.

For starters, vivo Malaysia is offering a Touch 'n Go reload pin worth RM100. To be eligible for this exclusive offer, you only need to bring and show your old vivo V series device to the concept stores and purchase the latest vivo V27. No trade-in is necessary. Moreover, vivo is also collaborating with Christy Ng on an exclusive designated bag for the anniversary.

To get this vivo V Series 8th Anniversary bag designed by Christy Ng, you can just purchase the vivo V27 at any vivo concept store or online and it's yours. vivo Malaysia will also have events in several cities across the nation, including Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sarawak, and Johor. The event will include photography workshops, prizes and meal gatherings for the public.

And that's about it. Sounds like a load of fun if you're up for it. Have fun, stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com. Also, Happy 8th Anniversary to vivo for its V Series!


Apple might introduce a new web search engine as Google's rival at the upcoming WWDC

Photo courtesy of Search Engine Roundtable

Despite the AR/VR headset not making an appearance at the WWDC22, which the rumours are saying, there is still some pretty exciting stuff for us to anticipate from the event. Today, AR evangelist Robert Scoble brings the news of Apple introducing a new user-centric web search engine similar to Google, and it's something we've never expected.

Through a Twitter post, Scoble mentioned that there would be a "new search engine" getting introduced at the event, but he didn't further reveal other details. He said it was based partly on conversations with sources and partly on inference. Of course, we could only take this with a pinch of salt as this is the first time we see news about it.

It's worth mentioning that Apple already has its own search engine, but it's tailored for Siri and Spotlight. Therefore, if there were a new one, it would probably be a full universal search service like what Google has been offering. However, doing so might cost Apple a fortune, as the company has signed a deal that costs $15 billion for Google to remain default search engine on iOS. It is equivalent to 15% to 20% of Apple's annual profit in 2020.

What do you think about Apple launching its own search engine service? Drop a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


vivo Malaysia announced as the official sponsor of TVB 50th Anniversary Drama

In this short announcement, vivo Malaysia has announced that they will be the sole sponsor of the 50th TVB Anniversary Drama "My Ages Apart". The show will premier on 6 November 2017 and to break down the synopsis, it's about a banker who has accidentally switched souls with another man and as all TV drama shows go, problems just keep coming. There are many stars on the show, such as South Korean actor, Song Joong-ki who is playing the main character of the banker, while the other man whose soul got switch is played James Ng. Other stars in the show include Moses Chan, Louis Cheung, Louisa Mak, Ali Lee, Maggie Shiu, Paisley Wu, Katy Kung, Elena Kong, and Anjaylia Chan.

So yeah, if you're a big fan of the show, remember to mark your calendar! Also, we recently just did an article about the Top 7 hidden features inside the vivo V7+ which has the biggest front camera sensor of 24MP in the market now. Check it out if you haven't and stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia announces 13 September 2018 as the launching date for V11 & V11i

vivo Malaysia has already started it's "pre-order" on the vivo V11 and V11i, but there is still a lack of information about the specifications. That's changed now with this new poster by the company, announcing a V11 and V11i Grand Launch Concert with the special appearance of Dato Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Afieq Shazwan, Sarah Suhairi along with ambassadors Janna Nick and Alvin Chong. The poster also confirms 13 September to be the official launch date.

As for the tech-specs, it was only a matter of time that we get it and in India's case, they have received the V11 Pro. In our region, the V11 Pro is basically the same as the V11 but in a different name, so we have reasons to believe that their V11 version will mirror the V11i in our market. That said, the V11 Pro's tech-specs do match many of the teasers sent by vivo Malaysia, such as the 6.41-inch Halo FullView display, it will run in Full HD+ with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, its screen-to-body ratio also grew a little compared with the V9 with 91.27%.

It also appears that the V11 Pro in their market is carrying 64GB of storage only, while in our market we will be getting the 128GB storage. Despite that, it still has an expandable memory available up to 256GB so no worries about that. Then there's also the in-display fingerprint sensor, not a feature you see on mid-range devices every day. Anyway, below is the official tech-specs list.

As for the price, it could go on sale for ~RM1498 after a direct conversion from India. Stay tuned for our official coverage on the upcoming V11 series at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia announces Heboh Raya Deal for customers to win a free vivo V5s smartphone

In case you missed it, the vivo V5s Matte Black edition is already available in Malaysia since 17 June 2017. And to make it better for the coming Raya season, vivo Malaysia will be giving away some gifts for their customers in its Heboh Raya Deal promotion starting now until 31 July 2017.

To celebrate the festive season, every customer who purchases a vivo smartphone during this Raya season will be granted a scratch card, as well as a reward should you get a smartphone worth RM1000. The grand prize includes a full rebate with a purchase of a V5s, in other words - you get a free V5s. Check out the prizes below to see the breakdown of the promotion.

The V5s Matter Black sports the same tech-specs such as the 20MP front camera, along with the special Group Selfie feature that offers a wide-angle landscape effect for wefies or group photos as wide as 145-degrees. Not to forget, the Mediatek MT6750 processor and 4GB of RAM is good enough (check our review here) for some mobile entertainment with your friends and family, including a HiFi audio chipset for music lovers with a durable 3000 mAh battery.

To read the full terms and conditions of the special Heboh Raya Deal, head over here for more info. Stay tuned for more vivo Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia announces vivo V7+ debut on 26 September 2017 with new FullView bezel-less display

With the recent on-going trend of going bezel-less, vivo isn’t missing out the party as well. Coming soon on 26 September 2017, the vivo V7+ will be unveiled soon to the public at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (Bukit Bintang, Level 2) from 3PM - 7PM showing their first own edge-to-edge IPS FullView display with an aspect ratio of 18:9.

So how big is that? According to vivo, that’s covering about 84.4% of the body and offers a 12.5% bigger visual display for a better entertainment experience, the display size will be 5.99-inch in 720p and we are looking forward to having a big screen but a not-to-bulky smartphone in our hands for testing.

That’s not all, the camera setup on the V7+ is something to look forward as well, carrying a huge 24MP front camera with Live Beautify video, wide selfie and Moonlight Glow flashlight. On the other hand, the main camera uses a 16MP sensor.

The rest of the tech-specs follows are Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, a HiFi DAC audio chip, 3225 mAh battery and FunTouch OS 3.2 (Android 7 Nougat) out of the box.

Stay tuned for vivo Malaysia’s official statement this month at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia changed the pre-order date for V9 Sapphire Blue to 15 - 17 May 2018

So here's a short update, previously vivo Malaysia released information about the vivo V9 Sapphire Blue pre-order dates. Initially, the pre-order date was supposed to be from 7 - 25 May 2018 but they have decided to change their minds. So right now, the new pre-order date for the V9 Sapphire Blue is 15 - 17 May 2018.

It will be slated for the same RM1399 price tag and you can visit their official vivo store online at Lazada Malaysia (if you're still seeing the 7 - 25 May pre-order date, they haven't updated it yet). Don't worry about missing the pre-order date too, because it will still go on sale starting from 18 May 2018. As for the V9 Velvet Red model, it's currently on sale in any vivo Concept Store and authorized partner stores for RM1399 too.

Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia collaborated with L’Oréal Paris on a new V23e 5G Mirage Gold model

The vivo V23e 5G has been in Malaysia since December 2021 and vivo Malaysia just announced that there will be a new colour variant. In collaboration with L’Oréal Paris for Valentine's Day, the company will be releasing a new Mirage Gold option for the public.

According to vivo Malaysia, the new V23e 5G Mirage Gold took inspiration from nature that offers users a shining finish that complements their classy style and premium feel. The body material is also using AG Glass which gives off that posh vibes. On top of that, the phone will come in a specialized box with L’Oréal Paris.

The V23e 5G Mirage Gold shouldn't be too different from the standard version based on tech specs. The phone is known for featuring a 44MP AF front camera with an Eye Autofocus to give selfie shots a sharper and clearer resolution. Besides that, it uses a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset, 8GB of RAM + 4GB extended virtual RAM, a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, a 4050mAh battery and more.

We also think that the price should be the same at RM1599 but there's no official word yet. It will launch on 11 February 2022 as a limited edition Valentine's Gift Box. So until then, stay tuned for the official news launching at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia confirms local launch for TWS Neo earphones

Earlier this month, vivo unveiled its photography-focused X50 series. At the time, the company also introduced the TWS Neo earphone, a true wireless stereo model supports Hi-Res Audio. Now, vivo Malaysia has confirmed that this model will be coming to Malaysia soon.

So, what's interesting about the vivo TWS Neo? Well, it sports rather 14.2mm sound drivers, which are fairly large for earphones. With a frequency range of 20Hz-20000HZ, it's able to deliver audiophile-class audio quality. It's also expected to have IP54 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.2 support, and a 415mAh battery. The TWS Neo can deliver audio playback of up to 5.5 hours, with an additional 27 hours via the charging case.

In terms of features, the aptX Adaptive codec with Bluetooth 5.2 support allows you to get latencies as low as 88ms with the TWS Neo. It also has Slide Controls, a function to locate the earphone via the app, real-time translation, and more. There's no active noise cancelling, however, which is unfortunate.

vivo Malaysia hasn't announced the exact launch date and price yet, but the vivo X50, X50 Pro and X50 Pro Plus will be getting a global launch next month and we think it'll be announced then. We also know that it retails in China for 499 yuan (~RM302), so it won't be expensive here either. Stay tuned to us at TechNave.com for more updates on this!


vivo Malaysia confirms v11 is coming soon to Malaysia

If you were bored during the weekend and was surfing for some tech news, chances are you probably have heard about the rumoured vivo V11. First, it was announced that the V11 will be unveiled on 6 September 2018 according to the invitation image, but it seems that Malaysia will also get the phone soon according to vivo Malaysia.

We can also see that the vivo Malaysia's Facebook page cover has been changed too, so in that case, we are also expecting the launch date to be in early September 2018. While the company didn't reveal anything else, rumours have it that the V11 will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED screen panel (1080p), a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera, a new 25MP selfie snapper, 3400mAh battery and running on Android 8.1 Oreo. Besides that, the in-display fingerprint sensor will definitely be on board.

Are you excited about the new V11 smartphone? Stay tuned as we should be expecting more news about the device in the coming days at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia confirms we are getting the vivo X21 128GB model

We have talked plenty about the in-display fingerprint sensor before in our news portal. As many of you know, vivo Malaysia will be bringing in the X21 and this will be Malaysia's first device to have a fingerprint sensor that's directly below the display (and not the chin). Moreover, the phone can also be unlocked via facial recognition just as many new Android phones do now.

Anyway, we also got some confirmation that the X21 model which we will be getting in Malaysia will come in a 6GB + 128GB model so that's good to know. As for the chipset, it will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE processor and the camera setup is packing up Dual Pixel Sensors for the primary camera behind, turning the 12MP into 24MP digitally when taking a photo. Accompanying the primary camera will be the 5MP secondary camera and with this, the X21 is very much capable of recognizing several scenarios, such as portraits, night, sports and others. Of course, there's AI Face Beauty for the selfie fans, the front camera is 24MP.

Want to know more about the X21 outlook design? We did a comparison with the vivo V9 last week over here so check it out while you're at it. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia does its part to contribute, donates 20000 masks to aid those in need

Although our country is now in an extended movement control order (MCO), the number of people found infected with COVID-19 continues to rise. To do its part to help, vivo Malaysia has partnered up with Mercy Malaysia to donate a large number of masks. The company has said that these masks will be provided to those in need of them.

According to the official press release, a total of 20000 face masks will be provided to help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. However, vivo Malaysia did not go into detail on where the masks will be distributed to. For all we know, it could go to rural clinics, major hospitals in the hot zones, or elsewhere.

Since Mercy Malaysia is a non-profit organisation that exists to provide medical relief, the masks will likely be provided to the most vulnerable communities. This could be more rural clinics or hospitals that need to help in doing COVID-19 tests or even hospitals that are fighting hard on the front lines.

Face masks have become items of critical importance in recent weeks, so it's great to see companies like vivo Malaysia donating some. Hopefully, the masks donated would be provided to places that need it the most. What do you think about vivo's contribution, is it done in the right way? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Apple might keep the notch for its devices till the iPhone 13 series

The iPhone 11's notch is quite prominent but the iPhone 13's notch could be half its size

Apple has never been shy of being behind on trends. In a year where people start seeing under-display cameras, the Cupertino company insists on sticking with the notch design for its iPhones. At least, that's could be the case for the next two generations of the iPhone, a source claims.

According to Ice Universe, the iPhone 13 will continue using the notch design, except it'll be a much shorter one. He made a simple drawing to illustrate the difference in the size of the notches for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, suggesting that at least both series will still have notches. Judging from the alleged size of the iPhone 13, the front camera is going to be rather small too.

Now, Ice Universe is a pretty reliable source as far as rumours go. But it's way too early for Apple to even have a prototype of the iPhone 13, so this is at most a rumour he's heard from someone within Apple. In other words, plans are still subjected to change and we could still see an iPhone 13 series next year that is notch-free. However, judging from most renders of the iPhone 12, it's definitely going to have a notch.

Of course, this is highly speculative so please don't take our word for it. Having said that, are you okay with the iPhone 13 having a notch, or would you prefer Apple to go with an all-screen display? Let us know in the comments below and remember to stay tuned to TechNave for potential updates on this rumour.


vivo Malaysia giving away a free RM30 voucher for Shopee Electronic Expo

Do you love vouchers and discounts? We do too, so with the upcoming Shopee Electronic Expo from 23 July until 26 July 2018, vivo Malaysia will be participating in the special promotion event period. So if you're looking for some budget phones, al you have to do is visit their online store in Shopee and use the voucher code VIVOJUL30.

The voucher code mentioned above gives RM30 off during the promotion period and this is only applicable for the vivo V7+ and Y69. Adding the maths in, the V7+ and Y69 will just cost RM889 and RM619 respectively after using the voucher and that's quite a sweet deal. To recap, both devices are entry-level smartphones, the V7+ comes with an 18:9 FullView Display and 24MP Front Camera for selfies, while the Y69 is a normal device a 1.5GHz octa-core processor, 3GB + 32GB memory and a 16MP front camera.

As mentioned, the promotion will start on 23 July 2018 and you bookmark their online store page here just to get ready. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


vivo Malaysia giving away another promo code for Road to 11.11 in Lazada

Starting now until 30 September 2018, vivo Malaysia will have a Road to 11.11 promotion with Lazada Malaysia together and with this, they are giving away a free promo code VIVO10PRTOFF for anyone who's looking to get some vivo accessories and selected vivo smartphones.

The promo code by the company will allow customers to enjoy a 10% off with a minimum spending of RM500. This is applicable to all vivo accessories as well as the Y65, V7 and the V7+. Just like before (vivo Malaysia's Brand Festival at Shopee Malaysia), both the V11 and V11i  aren't qualified for the promo code so you will have to purchase it at RM1699 and RM1299 respectively.

For more information, kindly visit its official online store in Lazada or vivo Malaysia official Site. Stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.