Huawei Sound X speaker and Smart TV V75 renders leaked

A few days ago, a freshly leaked teaser revealed that Huawei would soon launch a new Sound X speaker. The teaser didn't show much, but it did reveal that the device would have a transparent case. Now, sources have leaked the render for the speaker and a new TV.

According to 91Mobiles, Ishan Agarwal has leaked the render of the Sound X speaker. Immediately, you can see that it has a transparent outer casing and a translucent inside layer. The inside layer is probably packed with LEDs, which is how it's glowing. We assume that these are RGB LEDs, and users can choose different lighting effects like those gaming peripherals.

Besides the smart speaker, we also have a frontal shot of the Smart TV V75. This belongs to the same V series TVs that was unveiled in April 2021. However, this new model is expected to be Huawei's first smart TV with a "Super MiniLED" panel. The source also claims that the smart TV will have 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Not much else was revealed, but we'll find out more very soon. Huawei will be launching these two products with the Huawei P50 series tonight, so stay tuned to TechNave.com for our launch report!


Huawei TalkBand B1 smartwatch officially announced

As rumoured, Huawei recently came out with their first smartwatch called the Huawei TalkBand B1. Featuring a bended 1.4-inch OLED display, the TalkBand B1 looks more like a smartband than a smartwatch with a silicon band that should fit most wrists. While the TalkBand B1 functions in the same way as other bluetooth companion devices, one of it's main features includes the ability to take out the OLED display and use it as a Bluetooth earpiece.

The band has another surprise too in that the end of one of the straps can be popped off to reveal a USB connector, so you can plug in the TalkBand B1 and charge it on any USB port without having to worry about any loose cable. Controls are mostly through the buttons on the band while tech specs include a 90 mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity and 26g weight (the earpiece weighs just 9.4g).

In terms of features, the TalkBand B1 can track fitness like steps, calories burned and distance, pairs up through NFC, has a six day battery life and up to 7 hour talk time. It should be compatible with both Android and iOS devices. Pricing is expected to be €99 (RM448) while Malaysia release dates have yet to be announced. The Huawei TalkBand B1 will be available in China in March 2014 first with an international launch to follow afterwards.[Source]


Huawei TalkBand B2 hands-on video

The Huawei TalkBand B2 is one of the nicer looking smartbands in the Malaysian market, with the gold and silver versions looking more like bracelet jewelry than fitness trackers. Like the TalkBand B1 before it, the TalkBand B2 also transforms into a Bluetooth headset. Priced from RM558 the TalkBand B2 offers a number of features asides from the usual fitness tracking as well. We managed to get some hands-on time with the Huawei TalkBand B2 smartband which you can see in our hands-on video below:


Huawei TalkBand B2 live demo / hands-on video

The Huawei TalkBand B2 is set to appear in Malaysia. [Update] Currently available for with a 30% discount voucher as part of a pre-order bundle with the Huawei P8 for RM1799, the new and improved smartband and fitness tracker still transforms into a bluetooth headset just like its earlier predecessor, the TalkBand B1. However, instead of the plastic exterior of the B1, the B2 offers a curved screen and metal body for a tougher and more stylish design. We're quite excited about it finally making its way to Malaysia but for now you can see our live demo hands-on of the Huawei TalkBand B2 below:


2-weeks ASTRO Ultra Box first impressions: Good UHD / 4K streaming deal for the Astro fan

Astro recently came out with their Ultra HD (UHD) or 4K TV streaming service called Ultra Box and we managed to get some time with it. Not only featuring UHD or 4K resolution content, it also comes with cloud recording and a new interface but is it something you should consider if you're looking for UHD streaming content on your TV? Read on and find out in our 2-weeks first impressions with the Astro Ultra Box.

So, for starters, to use the Ultra Box, Astro requires you to have Internet faster than 10Mbps and that you have an active Astro account. They also encourage you to have a UHD or 4k capable television. Since I had unifi 50 broadband generally offering about 30Mbps, this wasn't an issue but Astro made a new account for me and Samsung were kind enough to offer their 65-inch Q75R QLED 4k TV for testing.

Setup took a while but despite living in a high rise building, the installation team had it all settled in a matter of hours. It didn't require any wall drilling but there was the usual Satellite dish and cabling. Here's a closer look at the Ultra Box and what you get in the box below.

The slot for the SIM and some extra storage is on the side

Power and remote control buttons are on the side

Unlike the previous wall of text, Astro have gone for a more visual wall of videos as the home screen, which automatically changes if you have Ultra Box enabled or not (it turns off if there’s no Internet). On occasion I’ve had it stay on just the usual terrestrial channels like Channels 1, 2, 3, 9 and so forth initially, but the Ultra Box stuff appear as well after it connects to the WiFi. Overall, I found the new interface to be more user friendly, but it’s a bit of a pain to still have to scroll all the way down (through all the suggestions Astro has for you) for what I want (like my previously watched shows) and then all the way back up to navigate the different menus.

The playback interface is also more simplified with x2, x4, x16 and x64 fast forward and rewind functions along with the usual next episode and more info. It’d be nice if it had a previous episode function too, but you can always press back to go to the overall episode section. The automatic next episode playback can get a bit wonky at times though, as sometimes it would go to a different season instead of the one it says it is going to. Nonetheless, if you pause it you can continue watching it later or on another device using Astro Go.

According to Astro, their Cloud Recording feature lets you record 200 hours for free but you can upgrade this to 1500 hours for RM15 more a month. Cloud Recording is simple enough, but it is mostly done through the menu interface and certain shows (like the ones in UHD) can’t be recorded yet. It’s not instantaneous either, so if the show you want to record is only available the next day, you’ll only be able to playback your recording after it airs the next day. Once you do, you can play through it just like any other content, but it would be nice to know how much recording hours you have left.

Currently, Astro have channel 780 for their UHD / 4K content. This mainly consists of the latest sports including Premier League football, F1 racing and more high speed stuff along with documentaries. However, sometimes, there are UHD movies as well, but these are more evergreen titles like Forest Gump or something like that.

See every blade of grass in high definition on channel 780

This isn’t a bad thing though, as I’ve found that some details really jump out in UHD, much more than when I first watched said movies in lower resolutions. For example, seeing Forrest Gump react the first time he meets his son, you get a bit more feel for it as you see his nostrils flare up in agitation and the veins pop up as he worries his son may be only as smart as he is. Of course, if you want the more current stuff like Godzilla: King of the Monsters you’ll have to rent it for RM10 and just 2 days, but the experience is a lot more like a movie theater in some ways, making it well worth the price of an actual movie theater ticket.

Surprisingly, unlike my previous Astro experience, the Astro Ultra Box works well even in the rain. The only time it cut out was when it rained cats and dogs with heavy thunder and lightning, but I think at that point you should have turned off your TV just to be safe. Asides from that, playback was smooth with no lag, but at times certain selections would take time to load or have an error at first. At times resolutions would go down due to fluctuations in the broadband speed, but as soon as these speeds went up, so would the resolutions, so this is somewhat better than certain other streaming services.

Unfortunately, there are still a few ads here and there but I’ve noticed them mostly coming out during late-night shows or movies only. The new search function is quite useful but it’d be great if you could use tell it what you’re searching for like the Samsung Bixby on the Q75R QLED 4k TV, but the remote works well enough. Asides from that, there aren’t any other issues, so it makes a good streaming option for families.

According to Astro, existing subscribers paying more than RM100 a month can simply change to the Astro Ultra Box for free. However, new customers would have to pay RM99 while existing customers paying less than RM100 a month would have to pay RM199. If you’re already a loyal Astro customer, this is a pretty good deal, especially as Astro plan to bring in more UHD titles soon but you can check out their site for more details.

What do you think? Would you be interested in getting Astro Ultra Box? Know someone who has already tried it? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com


ASUS ROG Phone listed at ~RM3584 excluding VAT on a Finnish telco website

Recently the ASUS ROG Phone was listed on a Finnish telco website for €999(~RM4710) or €759(~RM3584) excluding VAT for the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant. We are not sure whether this is the confirmed price but based on the fact that the e-commerce website is taking pre-orders for the listed price, we might see pricing close to or even below RM3000 as reported by Mr.Anonymous a few days back.

Based on Mr.Anonymous’ statement, the device will most probably be available early October to avoid clashes as smartphone manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung will be releasing their devices around August and September 2018.

Based on the listing, the ASUS ROG Phone is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 12MP rear camera as well as a wide angle camera, 8MP front facing selfie camera, 6-inch 90Hz display with a screen resolution of 2160 x 1080, and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery. As always with rumours like these, take every bit of information with a grain of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com as we report in on more ASUS ROG Phone updates.


Huawei TalkBand B2 smartband and TalkBand N1 headset officially announced

Taking over from the Huawei TalkBand B1, Huawei have officially announced the Huawei TalkBand B2 smartband and TalkBand N1 stereo headset. Just like the previous TalkBand B1, the TalkBand B2 pops off of the strap and can be used as a Bluetooth headset. However, it now sports a more premium aluminum alloy body, thinner strap and 0.73 PMOLED touch screen but still retains an IP57 water and dust resistance rating. It still tracks your health and sleep. Other tech specs include a 6-axis sensor, 5-day battery life on standby, 30.6g to 32.2g weight, Bluetooth 3.0 support and dual-mic reduction. Compatible with iOS and Android devices it will come in black, silver and gold. The TalkBand N1 is a wireless stereo headset without a strap. Instead it acts like any other bluetooth dual earphone headset but offers 4GB of storage, a microphone and comes in grey, red and silver. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing but they both look great and we can't wait to get our hands on either of them. Check out the videos of the Huawei TalkBand B2 and TalkBand N1 below:

Check out the Huawei TalkBand N1 advert... it's related.


Huawei TalkBand B2 unboxing video

The successor to the Huawei TalkBand B1, the Huawei TalkBand B2 is finally here and we have to admit that we're quite excited about it. While there are many smartbands out there, the Huawei TalkBand smartbands are the only ones that can be detached and transformed into Bluetooth headsets. In addition, the new TalkBand B2 also offers a more premium design with brushed metal highlights, metal construction and slimmer yet sleeker design. Check out our unboxing video to see what else comes in the box with the Huawei TalkBand B2.


Huawei TalkBand B3 transformable smartband officially announced from €169 (RM752)

Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group showing of the new Huawei TalkBand B3

Apart from the Huawei P9 and the Huawei P9 Plus, Huawei also announced the latest iteration of their TalkBand series with the Huawei TalkBand B3 smartband. Featuring a curved 3D Corning Gorilla Glass and premium metal materials, the smartband comes in a variety of metal, leather and plastic bands. As usual, apart from receiving notifications and tracking fitness, the TalkBand B3 is detachable and transforms into a bluetooth headset, allowing you to answer calls with the smartband itself.

Here are the Huawei TalkBand B3 tech specs:

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but the Huawei TalkBand B3 was priced as follows:


Huawei Talkband B1 hands-on

Introduced earlier this year, the Huawei Talkband B1 is the company's first smart wearable device in the market. Offering a 2-in-1 combo in terms of functionality, the smartband is a combination smartwatch fitness tracker and bluetooth headset all in one. It does this by popping out of the wristband and then sticking into your ear like any other bluetooth headset. We managed to get a hands-on with the device but here are the tech specs for now:

The Huawei Talkband B1 actually consists of a curved OLED screen display on top of a headset embedded into a silicon wristband. The headset is quite light at 9.8g and should stay in your ear quite well. Build quality for the headset is quite good and it can take a drop or two with no damage.

The silicon wristband actually has a built-in charger with a USB insert on one end of the straps. Unlike some other smartbands the Talkband B1 does not have a touchscreen and is instead controlled by a single button. To input fitness goals and fitness tracking features you have to use the Huawei Talkband app which can be downloaded for free off Google Play. The Huawei Talkband B1 is priced in Malaysia at RM499. We'll be doing a video review of the Huawei Talkband B1 so stay tuned for more developments.


Huawei Talkband B1 video review

The Huawei Talkband B1 is Huawei's first wearable device that combines a smartband fitness tracker along with a bluetooth headset. Coupled with a compatible smartphone, the smartband receives calls and lets you answer them directly. How exactly? Check out our video review below for a better idea and see if it is the smartband for you. Just as a refresher, the tech specs and features of the Huawei Talkband B1 are included as well:

*TechNave.com would like to thank Huawei Malaysia for providing us with a Huawei Talkband B1 review unit. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


Huawei Talkband B5 announced and it's priced at ~RM603

The Huawei TalkBand B5 has been announced alongside the Huawei Nova 3 and 3i in China. It has all the features of a typical sports band such as TruSeen 2.0 heart rate monitor, message notifications, running mode, and IP57 rating just to name a few. But the stand out feature of the TalkBand is the ability to detach from the strap and use as a Bluetooth headset to attend to calls.

Other than that, it also comes with a large AMOLED Display and it will be available in China starting 19 July 2018 for the price of RMB999(~RM603). However, there is no news on whether the TalkBand B5 will be available in Malaysia or even the official local price. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


Huawei V series 2021 smart TV release: Devialet audio, HDR Vivid support, and 24MP pop-up AI camera from ~RM3474

As many of you are aware, Huawei has its hands in plenty of pies these days. Last year, the company released its Vision X65 smart TV. Now, the company is updating its flagship V series with a total of four new smart TVs.

According to Gizmochina, the V-series will have new 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch smart TVs. In terms of design, the new models still have the same narrow bezels on the top and sides. However, the 24MP pop-up AI camera is much smaller than before. As for the specs, the new models have a brightness level of up to 1000 nits and a refresh rate of 120Hz.

The new Huawei smart TVs come with lots of features too. They not only support HDR Vivid standard for optimised image quality but also 30W Devialet-tuned speakers for better 3D surround sound effect. On top of that, the new TVs will run on Huawei's HarmonyOS, which could be unveiled later this month.

Mind you, we don't know if these new TVs will be available outside of China. However, we did include the prices below. Personally, I consider the 55-inch model a great deal if you live alone. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for other news like this.


Huawei VR Glass 6DoF release: Lightweight headset, sleek controllers, and more of ~RM2622

Virtual reality (VR) has been around for a few years now, but it hasn't taken off like some may have hoped. That's not stopping companies from investing in VR though, as Huawei becomes the next to release a VR headset. This time, it's one made for gaming.

According to Huawei Central, the Huawei VR Glass 6DoF was unveiled during the company's Full Scenario Smart Life Conference yesterday. It's a full VR set that consists of a headset, 6DOF vision modules, a pair of controllers, and a detachable clip. The clip lets you hook a smartphone to things like your beltlike a belt).

As you can tell, this would mean that the headset will be compatible with mobile devices. The headset weighs a mere 188g and the components are designed to be easily stored away, making the VR Glass 6DoF ultraportable. By the way, the design for the controllers is pretty similar to the HTC Vive's controllers.

The full set of Huawei VR Glass 6DoF is now available for pre-order in China for 3999 yuan (~RM2622). Would you be interested in getting a set if it launches in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Huawei VR officially announced with 360 degree sound

Huawei have officially launched their Huawei VR headset for their Huawei P9, P9 Plus and Mate 8 smartphones. According to Huawei, theirs is the first to offer a 360-degree sound field. Tech specs and features include a touch panel, back button, volume keys, 20ms low latency, 95-degree field of view and adjustable lenses down to a power of -7.00.

This means you can't wear them with glasses but the VR will take care of that for you (thankfully, mine is still below -4.00 so I can definitely try this out). The Huawei VR will come out with a good deal of content but only a bit of it will be VR capable. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but we expect it to make its way to Malaysia as a bundle deal with the Huawei P9.


Huawei Video and Astro partner up to deliver Merdeka Bundle

It's Merdeka Day 2020 next Monday and promos are popping out everywhere now. One of them is a combined effort by Huawei Video and Astro to offer users a "Merdeka Bundle" for the occasion. Huawei has said that this campaign is meant to support local movie producers.

From 29 August to 16 September 2020, you'll be able to purchase an RM20 movie bundle from the video-on-demand (VOD) platform to binge. Specifically, you will be allowed to watch a total of eight movies listed under the Merdeka Bundle. There will also be a Wira, Horror, and Family Bundle available. Moreover, Huawei Video users will be able to watch the local-made horror movie 'Pusaka' for free.

Besides that, there will be a 20% discount for Astro movie not included in the Merdeka Bundle. Huawei Video users also stand a chance to redeem prizes with every purchase of the Merdeka Bundle. There's a total of RM60000 worth of prizes, including Huawei P40 smartphones, so make sure you take advantage of the campaign!

If you're interested, you can find out more about Huawei Video here. Huawei doesn't seem to have a website for the campaign, but we'll keep an eye out for that and update this article when we know more. For now, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


ASUS ROG Phone officially launched - SD855+ chipset, up to 12GB RAM, 6000mAh battery and more starting from ~RM2093

Just before the week got busy, ASUS laid the first cracker by revealing the ROG Phone 2. This gaming smartphone beast is a much-improved version from the predecessor featuring high-end tech specs and with today's official launching, the official price tag will start from 3499 Yuan (~RM2093).

Just like the first ROG Phone, there will be four variants which are the 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 512GB model for 5999 Yuan (~RM3588). There are also two other variants which seem to be a premium set (tech specs unknown) and a bundle package for 7999 Yuan and 12,999 Yuan respectively (~RM4784 and ~RM7775). Looking back at when the first ROG Phone was released in Malaysia, the price point is more or less the same but the highest variant could be slightly more expensive this time since there's an overkill 12GB of RAM on board now, as well as the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset and that 6000mAh battery pack. Only time will tell.

In case if you missed out our news report yesterday, other tech specs include a 6.59-inch AMOLED display + 120Hz refresh rate, a dual 48MP + 13MP rear camera, a 24MP front camera and many more which you can read all about it here.

How much do you think the ROG Phone 2 will cost in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more ASUS news TechNave.com.


Huawei Video is now out and is offering up to 3 months of free premium content

For a TV buff, there's never enough shows to watch. There is an increasing number of video streaming platforms these days and even Huawei wants a slice of that pie. The company has recently unveiled its Huawei Video platform and will offer up to three months of free Premium Experience Pack to users of Huawei devices.

The Premium Experience Pack consists of content from TVB, Mango TV, Qello Concerts, and The Explorers Channel. Anyone with a Huawei device can redeem one month of free premium subscriptions for the Qello Concerts and The Explorers Channel, while those who own a new Huawei P40 series or MatePad Pro device will get a 3-month subscription to both channels. The other two channels will be free to all Huawei Video users, though for Mango TV it's only for a limited time until 20 July 2020.

Huawei Video users can redeem their free subscriptions starting from today until 30 June 2020. The subscription duration will also start from the day you redeem it, so there's some time to see how well this platform performs before you sign up. After the redemption period, you'll have to pay a monthly subscription of RM9.90 (Mango TV), RM12.90 (The Explorers Channel), and RM15 (Qello Concerts).

If you want to watch TVB for free, it might be a good idea to give Huawei Video a try. It'll be even better if Huawei adds more content and channels in the future, like sport-related ones. Having said that, what do you think of this service and have you tried it yet? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Huawei Video partnership with Mediacorp Singapore brings more VOD content to the platform

If you're using one of the latest Huawei devices, such as the Huawei P40 Pro or nova 7 5G, chances are you know about Huawei Video. This is Huawei's video-on-demand (VOD) platform and you get three months of it for free just by getting a new Huawei device. Now, the platform is getting access to a bunch of new content.

Earlier today, Huawei announced a partnership with Mediacorp Singapore to deliver more VOD content to users in Malaysia. Thanks to this partnership, you'll be able to watch original TV shows "My One In A Million" and "The Distance Between", as well as different lifestyle series like "Food Notes" and "Markets In Asia" through their smartphones.

Besides that, there will also be simulcast content like the highly-anticipated "A Quest to Heal", which starts airing from 20 July 2020. Huawei has confirmed that the first five episodes for all drama series from Mediacorp will be available for free, but subsequent episodes will only be accessible if subscribe to VOD.

For those who have Huawei Video, you probably need to update the app before you can find the new VOD content. With that said, which series are you planning to binge once you get access to it? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Huawei Vision S series will launch in Malaysia on 27 April 2021

Remember the Huawei Vision S announcement from last week? Turns out the announcement was about an announcement (lol) for the launch date. That's right, the 55-inch and 65-inch variants of the Vision S series smart TVs are finally making their way to Malaysia next week.

Specifically, Huawei Malaysia plans to make the official announcement on 27 April 2021 at 7:30 PM. For those who are interested, you can watch the online event on Huawei Malaysia's Facebook page or YouTube channel. There will be an activity during the event that will give viewers a chance to win a Huawei Mate 40 Pro.

For your information, the Vision S smart TVs are 4K TVs that support a refresh rate of 120Hz. In addition to that, they come with four built-in 10W speakers that will deliver pretty high volume. As for the camera, this year's models have swapped out the pop-up camera for a magnetic camera.

Anyway, Huawei will definitely announce the price and pre-order details during the event. So do stay tuned to TechNave.com for the official release news!


Huawei Vision S smart TV series to be announced in Malaysia on 20 April 2021

Yup, the new Vision S smart TV series is making its way to the Malaysian market. On 20 April 2021, the company will be making an announcement and Malaysia will be the first country outside of China to officially launch the company's first smart TV here. It will be available in two size variants - a 55-inch and 65-inch model.

Apart from the size variants, one distinct feature on the smart TV is none other than the webcam on top. This actually allows you to have a video call with your friends and family in 1080p via Huawei MeeTime, which can be found on a Huawei phone. Another highlight would be the screen panel supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and 4K resolution.

Since it's compatible with a Huawei device, that means Huawei users would be able to use the OneHop feature. In case you didn't know, this allows you to project your phone on the smart TV. You can also find quad-10W speakers behind the smart TV, as well as being able to pair with a Huawei Sound X speaker and WiFi AX3 router.

The price hasn't been announced yet so stay tuned for that at our website. We will be keeping an eye on the Huawei Vision S series launch and will announce the price accordingly.


Huawei, Vivo, and OPPO smartphones reportedly perform 60% faster on HongMeng/ARK OS

Huawei in partnership with Tencent, has conducted tests alongside smartphone vendors such as OPPO and VIVO, and has concluded that the upcoming HongMeng/Ark/Oak OS is about 60% faster, as compared to the Google Android OS based on results. While not much was known regarding the specifics of the tests, Huawei has been hard at work to accelerate the development of their very own operating system in the effort of reducing their reliance on US-made hardware and software.

Seeing how the upcoming Nova 5i was reported on TENAA to come with the Android 9.0 Pie, instead of their very own OS. We might end up seeing the new OS present in the upcoming Huawei P40 series smartphone, which is expected to be launched around the first or second quarter next year. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Watch 2 Porsche Design revealed, cost around ~RM4K

You already know about the Huawei Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic edition, both are coming to Malaysia soon for RM1999 but if that's not "canggih" (advanced) enough for you, then you can wait for the Huawei Watch 2 Porsche Design.

Yup, a freaking Porsche Design for the Huawei Watch 2. Before this, Huawei also did the same for the Mate 9 with a Porsche Design which looks sick but at a high cost, this applies the same to the Huawei Watch 2 Porsche Design at a hefty €795 (~RM3967). Aside from that, the tech-specs of the wearable is the same. But just to refresh your memory, it sports a Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 1.2-inch AMOLED display in 390 x 390 resolution, 768MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, 420 mAh battery, IP68 water resistant, and supports LTE, NFC, Android Pay, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi, and GPS connectivity.

For now, the wearable is available in the UK and Europe countries. We don't actually think it would make its way to Malaysia considering the price but who knows, the Mate 9 Porsche Design did for awhile. We will see.


Huawei Watch 2 hands-on video

Aside from the recently announced Huawei P10 and P10 Plus in Barcelona, the Huawei Watch 2 also proved to be quite popular among the crowd on the first day of MWC 2017, we managed to get some hands-on on the wearable so check out the video!

For full details of the Huawei Watch 2, visit this page to find out more and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Watch 2 review - Sportier standalone 4G LTE smartwatch with more functions

When it first came out, the Huawei Watch was a super premium metal smart watch with one of the highest display resolutions at the time. Coming with a difficult to adjust metal band and Huawei Wear exclusive functionality along with a very high price tag, it isn't surprising that the first Huawei Watch didn't do very well. Fast forward to 2017 and the new sporty Huawei Watch 2 brings new features like a sportier more accessible design, standalone 4G LTE functionality and more. What has it improved? Find out in our 1 week review.

The first thing you'll notice about the Huawei Watch 2 is that it isn't as premium looking as before but this also means that it is lighter as well. The strap is plastic and easy to open unlike the previous Huawei Watch black band which was metal and needed a watch shop to adjust. This is probably a good thing as the nano SIM slot is hidden underneath one if the straps so you'll have to remove the strap to access it.

The Huawei Watch 2 uses a sporty plastic band

The ceramic crown bezel is not moveable like some other smartwatches but build quality is still solid and seamless with the Huawei Watch 2 rated at IP68 dust and water resistance. We didn't try it underwater due to the 1-week review period but the Watch 2 works just fine after a quick wash underneath the tap.

Featuring IP68 water resistance, the Huawei Watch 2 works well under the water

A row of 3 sensors line the bottom including the heart-rate sensor while 2 round metal buttons, the home and custom app button, are located on the side. The watch connects to a magnetic charging cradle and it is available in black, silver and soon to come titanium colour with leather strap.

The sensors on the back of the stainless steel back

Like the Huawei Watch, the Watch 2 is also one of those few smartwatches that can fit on my wrist but I’m down to the last two holes on the band. It looks normal on my thick wrist but is a bit large for say a normal sized man. Women will likely find it an oversized wrist accessory.

Like the previous Huawei Watch, the Huawei Watch 2 features a round touchscreen display with one of the highest resolutions for a smartwatch around. Apart from the obvious extra features of 4G LTE, NFC and IP68 dust and water resistance, the Watch 2 uses the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 2100 processor which is designed for wearable devices.

The Huawei Watch 2 has a 4G LTE SIM card tray underneath one of the bands

Running on an expanded Android Wear 2.0 the Watch 2 (and it isn't tied to Huawei Wear alone anymore!) can do a bit more than its predecessor but this is more because there are more apps that support it like Facebook Messenger, WeChat and so forth. WhatsApp messaging is apparently baked-in and while there is a full QWERTY keyboard most of the chat apps are geared towards emoji answering options. You can use speech-to-text along with the Google Assistant but it still doesn’t always get the resulting text right.

The keyboard works but not that well for my big fingers

The Watch 2 also has a baked-in (pre-installed) fitness coaching app called xx but we weren’t able to fully try it out due to the 1-week review period. It does track sleep, steps, heart rate and other vital statistics fairly accurately without the heart rate sensor having to be too close to the skin. Despite the 4G LTE connectivity, the Watch 2 can connect via WiFi and Bluetooth, so it can be a companion notification device if you want it to be.

WhatsApp messaging is baked into the usual messaging

Watch faces can be changed easily and downloaded so you can go classic or sporty depending on how you feel that day. Since it has NFC it can also use Android Pay and the upcoming Huawei Pay, but again, it is something we weren’t able to test out fully. It also has IP68 water resistance ratings so you can go splashing for a swim up until 1.5 meters of depth for 30 minutes or go for a run in the rain if you want with no worries.

Watch faces can be easily changed and downloaded

The previous Huawei Watch could only last a little less than a full day on Bluetooth but the sportier Huawei Watch 2 lasts almost 2 days on just Bluetooth and about 7 to 8 hour on 4G LTE. Thankfully, it charges back to full 100% from 25% in 1 hour. Performance-wise, I felt that it lags a bit compared to before due to the more wearable-focused processor, but the longer battery life is certainly welcome.

A lot more apps can use it, even our own TechNave app, with all the latest notifications

The swipe up down, left right interface of Android Wear 2.0 is easy and intuitive, and I found myself using the flashlight function (which turns the screen brightness up to max) a bit more often than I usually do with my smartphone. I have to admit that I missed the premium feel of the all metal original Huawei Watch as the Watch 2 feels a bit cheap due to the plastic band, but it is a lot easier to change out the band than before.

In terms of functions alone, the Android Wear 2.0-powered Huawei Watch 2 provides access to many more apps than before, even a web browser (uselessly tiny, but you can if you want to). It is great to check all your notifications and see little nuggets of each for a quick review of what is important, but the tinny speaker means you’re better off using a bluetooth headset if you intend to answer or make calls. Having GPS and 4G LTE does make apps like Google Maps excellent with the Watch 2, but like most of such apps, they don’t always work well indoors or when walking.

The Huawei Watch 2 is currently being sold via Maxis with 2 SIM cards for one account, so you don’t have to keep popping out your smartphone SIM and the Watch 2’s band to swap SIM cards, but it does mean that you have to have a fairly specialized SIM to use it comfortably. While you can use the Watch 2 by itself as a phone, it is missing one of the most used functions smartphone users rely on today, which is a camera, so no selfie pics or photo status messages if you go standalone.

You can get the Huawei Watch 2 with its own special SIM with Maxis and the Huawei P10

Honestly, I have mixed feelings about the Huawei Watch 2. One one hand, it is great that it offers many more functions and better battery life than before as a smart connected device. On the other hand, the original Huawei Watch looks and feels a lot better as a more traditional watch. Both are still literally companion devices as you can’t go completely standalone with just the Watch 2, unless of course you don’t care about taking pictures. If you’re that kind of user then you’ll definitely enjoy it more, but most people aren’t these days.

The fitness users will definitely enjoy the Huawei Watch 2 though especially as prices have dropped from the initial RM1999 price tag down to as low as about RM1.2K but this is only if you buy it without the specialized Maxis SIM, but it is still better than most sporty smartwatches regardless. Traditional watch wearers are still better off with the original Huawei Watch we feel, but if you want better smartwatch functionality then the Huawei Watch 2 is the better choice.

Thanks to the reduced price range the Huawei Watch 2 fights it out with the similarly water and dust resistant Samsung Gear S3 Frontier (~RM1.3K) but beats it out thanks to that more affordable price tag and 4G LTE connectivity. The ASUS ZenWatch 3 follows up with a more premium build for around RM1.5K, but doesn’t have as much functionality to offer.

What do you think? Would you get the Huawei Watch 2? Discuss on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news and reviews.


Huawei Watch 3 Series Malaysia pre-order: Coming with HarmonyOS 2, starting price from RM1699

For those who have been waiting for the Huawei Watch 3 Series, Huawei Malaysia has finally announced the pre-order details for the wearable. Starting from 25 June until 6 July 2021, customers can pre-order it starting from RM1699 which comes with a pair of wireless earbuds and an Easy Fit 2 Distilled Blue Nylon Strap.

For your information, the Huawei Watch 3 Series includes the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro. For the pro variant, the price is RM2199 and the free wireless earbuds for each model is different too. According to Huawei Malaysia, the wireless earbuds are the Huawei Freebuds 3i and Freebuds 3 respectively. Customers may head over to the HUAWEI Store Online, Shopee, Lazada and Senheng to pre-order.

To recap the features, the Huawei Watch 3 Series is powered by HarmonyOS 2 that syncs well with any device (on paper). Although the smartwatches come with ceramic glass at the back and ultra-curved 3D, it's still anti-fingerprint and scratch-resistant for the outdoors. eSIM is available and the battery can last up to 21 days depending on usage.

Of course, users can monitor their healthy activities such as Sp02, heart rate, sleep and stress. There are up to 100 workout modes for sports enthusiasts and the Watch 3 Pro features Dual GPS too which is a first for the company. To learn more, you can visit the official webpage here.

So what do you think of the smartwatch? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Watch 3 Series Malaysia release: Launching on 7.7 starting from RM1699

Today, Huawei Malaysia launched multiple products from the APAC livestream event. In this news article, we will be taking a look at the brand new Huawei Watch 3 Series which was on pre-order a couple of days ago. As a reminder, the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro cost RM1699 and RM2199 respectively with the latest HarmonyOS 2.

Starting from 7 July 2021 onwards, both the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro will be available for purchase on the HUAWEI Store Online as well as other participating HUAWEI Partner Stores. This includes the official flagship store on Lazada, Shopee, even Senheng and of course, Huawei Experience Stores.

In case you missed out on the tech specs and features, the Huawei Watch 3 Series features a curved glass screen and 316L stainless steel case. There's also a brand-new 3D rotating crown that senses different pressure levels and provides haptic feedback in response, as well as allowing you to make phone calls and listen to music using the same phone number and data plan as your smartphone.

Obviously, this wearable is meant for people who exercise a lot so the Watch 3 Series also has a professional fitness and health manager that supports more than 100 workout modes. In addition, the watch can now monitor skin temperature with a new, high-precision temperature sensor. It also supports fall detection and SOS functions so users can supervise and manage their health data in real-time.

What do you think about the Huawei Watch 3 Series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more local trending tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Rapture GT6 Mesh WiFi System release: Tri-band WiFi 6, 10,000Mbps bandwidth and 5,800 square feet coverage

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the release of the ASUS ROG Rapture GT6, its first-ever mesh WiFI system optimised for gamers. Featuring a tri-band WiFI 6 gaming mesh system with a dedicated high-performance backhaul, the product will be available in North America starting Q4 of 2022 with the price yet to be revealed.

According to ASUS ROG’s official website, the mesh WiFi system also features a dedicated high-performance backhaul and 160Mhz channels that provide ultrafast speeds of up to 10,000Mbps. Moreover, the system has a rather unique design with all its antennas placed internally for cleaner and futuristic aesthetics.

In fact, the Rapture GT6 is built with premium form and function in mind. Naturally, there’s RGB on the ROG logo called the “Aura RGB logo”, slashed vents and the ROG tagline For Those Who Dare etched into one side. On the top and bottom, ventilation grills are aligned with the heatsinks for ideal convective effects and heat dissipation.

Furthermore, it has nine internal antennas that utilise ASUS RangeBoost Plus technology to provide coverage of up to 5800 square feet. Besides that, ASUS ROG put emphasis on wired connections too, whereby users can enjoy up to 2.5 times faster wired connectivity with a 2.5GGbps WAN port and LAN aggregation.

Other notable specs include Dead-zone elimination, Triple-Level Game Acceleration which optimises game traffic from your device to the game server and Comprehensive Network Security. The latter includes free lifetime subscriptions to AiProtection by Trend Micro as well as ASUS Instant Guard. It comes in either black or a special Moonlight White edition and comes in a two-pack mesh system.

So, what do you guys think of the Rapture GT6 Mesh WiFi system? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


Huawei Watch 3 Series price and availability to be announced for Malaysia on 25 June

On this Friday, 25 June 2021, Huawei Malaysia will be announced the pricing and availability of the Huawei Watch 3 Series. Keep in mind that it's not a launching date as we have been told to stay tuned.

In case you missed the news, the Huawei Watch 3 Series will be the company's first set of smartwatches powered by HarmonyOS 2. Besides that, the series includes an independent eSIM feature, durable battery life, Smart Alert Assistant and others. Like all wearables, you can also expect over 100 workout modes that can be recorded and generate data infographics on the Watch.

There will be a Watch 3 Pro as well and it will have the same functions that were mentioned earlier. On top of that, it will also be the company's first smartwatch with a Dual GPS alongside a motion and trajectory recording feature. The displays on both smartwatches are ultra-curved 3D and the ceramic glass is at the back.

It won't be so long now since we are just four days away. Are you looking forward to this smartwatch? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Watch 3 series release: HarmonyOS, 3D rotating crown, 1.43-inch 60Hz display from ~RM1679

Huawei has officially unveiled the Huawei Watch 3 series, consisting of the Huawei Watch 3 and the Huawei Watch 3 Pro, from the price of RMB2599 (~RM1679) and RMB3299 (~RM2132), respectively. Unfortunately, there is no official information regarding the Malaysia release date of both the products mentioned.

The Huawei Watch 3 comes equipped with a 1.43-inch AMOLED 60Hz display with a pixel density of 326 PPI in terms of the tech specs. Not only that, but the screen is also capable of having up to 1000 nits of brightness. As for the battery life, the watch can last up to 14 days on ultra-long mode.

The Watch 3 also supports eSIM (limited to China for now), allowing you to connect to the internet and answer calls directly from the device itself. Furthermore, it is one of the first Huawei wearable products to come with HarmonyOS pre-installed. It allows the user to download, install and utilise selected apps that you can find on the Huawei AppGallery, such as a translation tool or even a boarding pass.

Because of the integration between HarmonyOS products, you can use the watch as a remote shutter and even transfer video calls from your phone to Smart TVs running the operating system. There’s also the Huawei Watch 3 Pro, which comes equipped with essentially the same specs except for a much longer battery life of up to 21 days and GPS.

In addition to that, the Watch 3 Pro has a sapphire glass display, titanium body, and ceramic back cover. It’s available in either Classic or Elite variants. On another note, all the watches will be compatible with a bunch of watch straps that are sold by Huawei starting from as low as RMB199 (~RM126).

With all that said, would you be interested in the Huawei Watch 3 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.


Huawei Watch 3 series review - Which one to choose?

A few weeks ago, Huawei launched the Huawei Watch 3 series, which includes the Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro. If you find yourself in a dilemma when choosing between the Huawei Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro or just want to know more about the upgrades on these smartwatches, check out this review!

After two weeks of trying out both smartwatches, the two major differences are the design and the battery. Other than those, they come with the same features and tech specs. I will be walking you through the list in this review.

The Watch 3 measures 46.2 mm x 46.2 mm x 12.15 mm (length x width x depth) and weighs 54g (without strap). It has an Aluminium body frame, 3D curved glass, and a fluoroelastomer strap (synthetic rubber). Then there is the Pro, which comes in at 48 mm x 49.6 mm x 14 mm (length x width x depth) and weighs 63g (without strap). This model comes with a titanium frame, sapphire glass, and a leather strap. Based on the measurements, you can already tell that the Pro variant is slightly bulkier than the Watch 3 because it sports a different material for the casing and a bigger battery for extended capacity. However, these differences are not all that noticeable, especially after you wear them for a couple of days.

The design of the Watch 3 (Black) and Watch 3 Pro (Brown)

The 22L strap can be attached to the Watch 3 series

On the other hand, the leather strap is less suitable for those who plan to wear it for workouts. The great thing is you can use a previous generation Huawei smartwatch strap that comes with a size of 22L, which you can directly attach to both the Watch 3 and the Watch 3 Pro. Alternatively, you can go to their official website for more options. For example, there is the Huawei Watch GT series strap.

As mentioned earlier, the battery capacities differ. The Watch 3 comes with a 450mAh battery capacity, and the Pro variant is powered by a 790mAh. According to the official website, with ultra-long battery life mode, the Watch 3 can last up to 14 days and the Pro variant for 21 days. Pro-Tip: You can cut down on the power consumption by disabling the Always-on display and Raise to wake functions.

In our test, the Watch 3 took us about 2 hours to charge fully from 0% and ½ an hour longer for the Watch 3 Pro. Well, that is the slight drawback of having a bigger battery. Anyway, the Watch 3 lasted for 2 and a half days with smart mode on, while the Pro lasted 5 days. Both models come with a magnetic charger, and they support reverse wireless charging. So if you are running out of battery, you can just take your smartphone to reverse-charge it. Of course, this only works with smartphones that support reverse charging.

The Watch 3 series comes with a magnetic charge

The Watch 3 series is the first smartwatch from the company that features a 3D rotating crown. This represents a step forward in design compared to previous models, which only come with a button. In addition, there is a side button to allow the user to directly access the workout feature without the hassle of going into the launcher. This side button can even be configured to act as a shortcut to features like phone, timer, workout status, and many more.

As for the tech specs, the Watch 3 series come with a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with 466p resolution, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. It runs on HarmonyOS 2.0 and supports NFC. Thanks to the substantial storage capacity, you can download apps, songs, and more from AppGallery. Besides that, both models have a mini speaker for calls that is crisp and loud. However, please do not expect perfect sound quality while playing music through it. Another useful feature they have is direct voice recording without the need for a smartphone.

On the topic of phone calls, these smartwatches can take calls thanks to eSIM support. To get an eSIM card, you can contact your carrier to apply for it. By doing that, you can go for a workout without needing to bring your phone along. Not only are the watches able to stream music, but they can also be used to make phone calls. To pick up a call, just clench your fist and release. You can also mute a call by flicking your wrist. However, you will still have to end phone calls by pressing the end call button. Hopefully, the company will work on a gesture for that in the future?

You can use an eSIM card with the Huawei Health app

As for software, there are over 100+ workout modes available. This includes 17 professional workout modes, 12 more for outdoors, 7 for indoor, and 85 other customised ones covering six sports categories ranging from extreme, leisure, fitness, aquatics, ball games, and winter sports. Another feature for the two watches is their water resistance rating of up to 5 ATM water resistance. This means you can bring them for a swim at the pool and it will be just fine after that. I did not wear these while swimming, but I did test them out in the shower, and they seemed to continue working just fine. If you forgot to bring your smartphone or used an eSIM card with the device, don't worry! All workout results will automatically sync to your device once you open up the Huawei Health app.

As for health monitoring, the Watch 3 series added a new feature called skin temperature. This feature can monitor your skin temperature 24/7 and plot a trend graph based on the data. Please note that this feature is not intended for medical use but is more of a guide. Other than that, Huawei also upgraded the body health app, which includes the Huawei TruSeen 4.5 (heart rate and SpO2), Huawei TruSleep 2.0 (sleep), and Huawei TruRelax (stress). The results from these tracking features can be found in the Huawei Health app.

The feature can monitor your skin temperature 24/7

Body health, which can be referenced via the Huawei Health app

So should you get this smartwatch? Overall, I think that their design is quite stylish. Both models also come with large battery capacities that do not require charging every single day. On top of that, the display is great and works well even under direct sunlight. However, these smartwatches are more suited for Android users. That's because certain apps won't work on Apple devices.

The Watch 3 costs RM1699, whereas the Pro variant will come with a price tag of RM2199. That's a bit pricey, so if you are tight on budget, you can consider other smartwatches out there that are priced below RM800. Having said that, what do you think about the Huawei Watch 3 series? Is this the smartwatch that you're looking for? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reviews.

These are the Huawei Watch 3 official tech specs:

These are the Huawei Watch 3 Pro official tech specs:

Pros: Longer-lasting battery life compared to other brands, more user-friendly in general

Cons: Pricey and many third-party apps are not available on App Gallery yet

Conclusion: Although the watch supports Android and iOS, it is more suitable for Android users as some of the features do not work well on iOS devices


Huawei Watch 3 unveiling on 2 June and it'll come with HarmonyOS pre-installed.

It seems that Huawei recently posted an update confirming that the Huawei Watch 3 will be one of the products to come with HarmonyOS pre-installed. With that being said, it should come with several notable features such as mobile payments, as well as access to certain apps that are available on the Huawei AppGallery.

Other than that, we can expect Huawei to unveil other products that will come with HarmonyOS pre-installed, such as smartphones, tablets, IoT products, and many more. If you want to find out more information, best to catch their live stream that will be happening on 2 June 2021 on their official website.

What are your thoughts on the Huawei Watch 3 coming equipped with HarmonyOS? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei Watch Buds & FreeBuds 5 Malaysia release - priced at RM2199 & RM699 respectively

On the wearable audio side, Huawei Malaysia made the Huawei Watch Buds and FreeBuds 5. Priced at RM2199 and RM699 respectively, here's what you can know about the availability and features.

The Watch Buds is a 2-in-1 wearable that can keep and charge wireless earbuds. It's equipped with advanced features such as a pop-up design, Mutual Magnet Array for easy access and Adaptive Identification Technology. Meanwhile, the smartwatch has 80 Sports Modes, among which are 10 professional sports modes, including outdoor running, indoor running, outdoor walking, indoor walking, outdoor cycling, rope cycling and more.

On the other hand, the FreeBuds 5 features a futuristic droplet-shaped design. Packed with ANC, L2HC and LDAC support for the 11mm drivers with Sound Pressure Turbo technology, Huawei said it has up to 30 hours on a full charge, and a quick 5-minute charge can support up to 2 hours of listening.

The Watch Buds are now available nationwide at all HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI’s Official Website and Official Store on Shopee and Lazada. Purchasing it will allow you to have free access to Huawei Loss Care for 3 months while the FreeBuds 5's pre-order starts today and until 19 May 2023 on the official web portal here.


Huawei Watch D confirmed to offer blood pressure measurement

December 2021 is turning out to be a rather eventful month. A lot of companies are gearing up for new device launches, likely in anticipation of the Christmas and New Year seasons. Among them is Huawei, which is expected to launch a new smartwatch soon.

Thanks to a new leak on Weibo, we now get to see what the Huawei Watch D would look like, way ahead of its launch on 23 December 2021. The smartwatch has a typical rectangle body (looks like plastic) with the 'Home' and 'Health' buttons on the right, as well as a rubber strap to go with it.

In terms of features, the images confirmed that they would come with blood-pressure monitoring, heart-rate monitor, and related ECG measurement. As for the software, it's based on HarmonyOS and can connect to the health authorities in China. This should allow the watch to do things like alert health professionals if a patient is experiencing major health issues.

Because of that particular feature, the Huawei Watch D might not come to Malaysia (at least, not anytime soon). But would this be something you'd be interested in getting? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Huawei Watch Fit 2, Watch Kids Pro 4 & Band 7 Malaysia release: starting price from RM219

Aside from the smartphones, Huawei Malaysia also launched the Huawei Watch Fit 2, Band 7 and Watch Kids Pro 4. At the moment, only the Watch Fit 2 and Watch Kids Pro 4 are scheduled to come first on 27 May from a starting price of RM599, followed by the other wearable in July 2022 at RM219.

These wearables are pretty much what you expect but for the sake of your information, the 1.74-inch AMOLED HD Watch Fit 2 is Huawei's first smartwatch to feature an animated personal trainer that offers free one-on-one personal training across seven workout courses. It has a total of 97 workout modes and displays blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and all-day stress tracking. You can get it in either Isle Blue, Midnight Black, or Sakura Pink and a Moon White Elegant Edition for RM699 that's coming in July 2022.

If you are thinking of getting one for your kid, you ought to consider the Watch Kids 4 Pro. It even has a 5MP front camera that supports HD video calls via Huawei MeeTime and it's compatible with Huawei phones, tablets and Vision TVs. On top of that, parents can receive notifications when their kids leave or enter a safe zone, which the watch reports on its whereabouts every 120 seconds. The Watch Kids 4 Pro is priced at RM699.

Finally, the Band 7 is available in Graphite Black, Nebula Pink, Wilderness Green and Flame Red. Like any smartbands, it was designed for a 24/7 exercise, healthy and active lifestyle. Only the Band 7 will launch on the Huawei official website, whereas the other two will appear on the Huawei online store, Lazada and Shopee.

What do you think of these wearables by Huawei? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Watch Fit Elegant Edition could launch soon

Huawei launched its new Watch Fit smartwatch in China recently. It hasn't even got time to settle in yet, but there is already a rumour of a new variant. Sources claim that a more expensive 'Elegant Edition' will be coming very soon.

According to the tipsters, this Elegant Edition will feature a metal frame and a fluoro rubber strap. Both of these will incur 100 yuan (~RM62) for a total of around RM124. If it comes to Malaysia, we estimate that it could be priced around RM650 (the standard variant is RM499). Anyway, this model will have a 1.64-inch AMOLED screen (456 x 280). It also features 4GB of internal storage and a battery that can last up to 10 days.

It should have the same features as the standard Huawei Watch Fit. This includes Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, heart-rate sensor, Sp02 sensor, and more. You can use this smartwatch for not just to monitor your heart-rate monitoring, but also your sleep pattern, stress level, blood oxygen level, and more.

Honestly, the only reason to get this would be if you want the higher quality body and strap, as they'll probably last longer. But what do you think of the Watch Fit, is there something you want to see added in future models? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


Huawei Watch Fit New release: 1.64-inch AMOLED display, heart-rate monitoring, and more for ~RM517

Like many mobile brands these days, Huawei has several smartwatches available. Some have a classic watch design like the Huawei Watch 3 series, while others have a rectangle body like the Watch Fit series. And yesterday, the latter has gotten a new model.

According to the announcement, the new model is the Huawei Watch Fit New. This is a new (Hah!) version of the Watch Fit from last year, though the design has remained the same. It still has the same rectangle body, 1.64-inch AMOLED display (280x456), and a button on the right. However, it does come with more colour options now with Grapefruit Red, Island Blue, Pink Cherry, and Obsidian Black.

In terms of features, the Watch Fit New has heart-rate monitoring, blood-oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking, and more. It will also support 97 sports mode, just one more than last year's model. If you like having variety in UI design, there are also 300 watch faces to choose from.

The Huawei Watch Fit New retails for 799 yuan (~RM517). We don't know when it will be available in Malaysia but expect there to be an announcement in the next few weeks. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on that.


Huawei Watch Fit release: Heart-rate tracker and AMOLED display at ~RM565

Based on a statement by 4gnews.com, it seems that Huawei recently unveiled the Huawei Watch Fit which comes equipped with an AMOLED display, heart-rate tracking, as well as always-on display at the price of 499 AED (~RM565). While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the Watch Fit, we do know that it’ll be available for purchase in the UAE from 3 September 2020 onwards.

In terms of the tech specs, the product in question comes equipped with a 1.64-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 280x456 pixels, as well as features such as 5ATM, GPS sensor, SpO2 sensor, and menstrual cycle tracker. But that’s not all, it also comes with Huawei’s TruSleep 2.0, TruRelax, and more.

As for the battery life, Huawei claims that the watch is able to last up to 10 days on a single charge and up to 12 hours with GPS turned on. With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Huawei Watch Fit 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.


ASUS ROG Strix 7.1 Gaming Headset hands-on video

ASUS ROG Strix 7.1 Gaming Headset offers a plug-and-play USB audio station - Intuitive in-game audio controls, environmental noise cancellation, and four game-audio spectrum profiles for first-person shooter (FPS), racing and action/role-playing games (RPG). Sounds great right? Check out how this setup looks like in our hands-on video below!


Huawei Watch GT 2 launched with price from RM799

Besides the new Mate 30 series launch, Huawei Malaysia also unveiled the new Huawei Watch GT 2 and Huawei Band 4. As usual, there is the 46mm and 42mm version for the gents and ladies respectively, and the price starts from RM799. The pre-order will start from today onwards (3 October) at the Huawei Online Official Store.

An enhanced version of the predecessor, the Watch GT 2 is equipped with a Kirin AI chipset and offers a wide range of features such as 15 sports modes, 10 training modes for the sports enthusiasts. The music player has been improved as well with Bluetooth voice calls, as well as the battery life that can last for two weeks. On top of that, the Watch GT 2 also provides a new wellness features for a hassle-free heart rate, daily sleep and other activities monitoring.

There are a few strap colours for the smartwatch. For the Watch GT 2 46mm, there is the Pebble Brown and Matte Black, whereas the 42mm gets a more feministic look with Refined Gold and Lake Cyan. The Huawei Band has two colour options - Sakura Pink and Graphite Black.

Prices for the Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm in Matte Black is RM799 and the Pebble Brown is priced at RM899. As for the 42mm variant, the Lake Cyan coloured variant is priced at RM799 and the Refined Gold is priced at RM899. As for the Huawei Band 4, both colour variants are priced at RM139. So will you be grabbing one for yourself? Keep up with the latest Huawei news on TechNave.com!


Huawei Watch GT 2 launching on 19 September with Harmony OS

Alongside the launch of the Huawei Mate 30 series, Huawei has also confirmed that the Huawei Watch GT 2 would be also be launched alongside the smartphone. The smartwatch has been confirmed to not only feature the Kirin A1 chip but also will run on Harmony OS.

This news was confirmed by a Huawei official. He claims that the smartwatch will be able to support both wireless headsets other smart devices. In addition, the device also supports Bluetooth 5.1 and BLE 5.1 and is Huawei’s first smartwatch to be equipped with Harmony OS.

What makes it even more interesting is the fact that Huawei had submitted a total of 10 patents to the EUIPO (European Intellectual Property Office). The 10th patent shows the watch interface which shows the upcoming heart rate monitor’s graphics and animations.

Like the previous models, the Watch GT 2 has been hinted to launch with the vanilla model and a sports model. Sources claim that the smartwatch may come with a mic and speaker alongside a LTE variant. Among expected features for the smartwatch include the GPS tracker, heart rate monitor, various sports mode and its long battery life.

We’re only a week away from the Huawei Mate 30 series launch. Are you excited for this upcoming smartwatch? Keep up with the latest Huawei news on TechNave.com!


Huawei Watch GT 2e released - 2 weeks of battery life, 50M underwater resistance and more for ~RM873

Asides from announcing the latest Huawei P40 series smartphones, Huawei have also announced a new generation for their Watch GT series. Today, we were introduced to the Watch GT 2e and as you can expect, this wearable is for the sports enthusiasts who are serious in tracking their health. It currently costs €199 which is around ~RM873.

In terms of functionality, the Watch GT 2e is more or less the same with the other models. Its battery life can survive up to 2 weeks, there are 100 workout modes with additional new ones such as rock climbing, skateboarding (lol) and parkour, and of course, users can use it for swimming up to 50M deep with heart rate monitoring. Speaking of heart rate monitoring, the wearable also has sleep and stress monitoring, as well as a dedicated Sp02 monitor (oxygen level). Lastly, users can store up to 500 songs which is fairly impressive.

With the new Watch GT 2e, Huawei also announced a new Champagne Gold edition for the Watch GT 2 (42mm). The prices for the leather and white variant are €249 and €229 (~RM1093 and ~RM1005) respectively. Huawei Malaysia will definitely bring this wearable to Malaysia at one point, so until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro series release: starting price from ~RM1633

Isn't the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro released already? Well...you would be referring to the Huawei Watch GT 3, not the pro variant that was recently unveiled a few hours ago. There are currently two models - the Watch GT 3 Pro and a premium Watch GT 3 Pro Porsche Design Edition.

So which one is which? To start off, the Watch GT 3 Pro is the one with 46mm size whereas the exquisite 43mm white model is the special Porsche Design Edition. The new Watch GT 3 Pro series now adopts some new materials such as sapphire glass lenses. The standard pro is using a titanium body while the Porsche Design Edition is ceramic-built.

In terms of tech specs, the Watch GT 3 Pro features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display in HD resolution and the Porsche Design Edition is smaller at 1.32-inches. As what you can expect in a smartwatch, the lineup has all the health functions to monitor your condition. For example, it has an ECG function, heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen monitoring, body temperature, sleep tracker and more.

Like the previous models, the Watch GT 3 Pro's battery life can typically last up to 14 days. Huawei said that if there's heavy usage, then should last up to 8 days. But for the Porsche Design Edition can only last up to 7 days in standard usage and 4 days in heavy usage. Meanwhile, the charging speed has been increased to 30%.

The starting price of the Huawei GT 3 Pro series is 2488 Yuan (~RM1633) and we think there's a good chance that it may come to the Malaysian market at one point. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Watch GT 3 SE now available in Malaysia, priced at RM899

In time for 11.11, Huawei Malaysia has finally released the Huawei Watch GT 3 SE. After a few days of pre-order, the smartwatch can now be purchased on the HUAWEI Official Online Store and HUAWEI Experience Store for only RM899.

Just to recap the features, the Watch GT 3 SE features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a 466 x 466 resolution and 326 PPI. Weighing 35.6g (without the strap) and with a thickness of 11mm, it comes in Graphite Black and Wilderness Green with various watch faces to choose from. Consumers can also use #OOTD and Portrait Mode photos to create personalized watch faces.

With a battery life of two weeks (results may vary on usage), there are over 100+ sports modes, running plans and Huawei’s self-developed TruSport that analyses sports data. The Watch GT 3 SE also supports 5ATM water resistance that allows you to go deep underwater for up to 50 metres for 10 minutes. It also has a built-in five-system, high-precision GNSS positioning chip supporting GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS.

Moreover, Huawei also integrated TruSeen 5.0+, TruSleep 3.0 and other Tru-series health monitoring technology. These functions support all-round health monitoring that tracks heart rate, sleep, SpO2, stress, and menstrual cycle. You can install the Huawei Health App and check out all the personalised reminders on Healthy Living challenges, daily water intake, medication reminders and more too.

Initially, consumers who placed their pre-order requests before can get an instant rebate of RM200, which was a limited time until 11 November 2022. Anyway, that's all so do check it out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei Watch GT 3, Watch GT Runner, FreeBuds Lipstick revealed today, preorder freebies up to RM548

While the preorder started on 20 November  2021 until 3 December 2021, Huawei revealed their Huawei Watch GT 3, Watch GT Runner and FreeBuds Lipstick alongside the Nova 9 at a roadshow in IOI City Mall. Prices start from RM999 for the FreeBuds Lipstick and RM 1399 for the Watch GT Runner.

In addition, there's an instant rebate of RM300* when you purchase the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 (42mm) and HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick together as a bundle priced at RM 1,698 (RRP:1,998). The watch GT 3 will come in two sizes – 46mm and 42mm but all of the devices will come with various preorder freebies worth up to RM548. Check out their sites (HUAWEI Store Online, Shopee and Lazada) or the table below for more details.

From left to right: The Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick, the Huawei Watch GT Runner and the Huawei Watch GT 3

The underside of the Huawei Watch GT Runner

The controls for the Huawei Watch GT Runner on the side

The Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick look like a premium lipstick

When the cap is removed, the red FreeBuds are revealed

The Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick  with the cap off

The Huawei Watch GT 3 looks premium and thin

You can find the Huawei Roadshow at the West Wing, IOI City Mall

A number of deals are available including for the Huawei Nova 9, Huawei MateBook 14s and more

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Black Strap (46mm) • FREE HUAWEI FreeLace worth up to RM379

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Black Strap (42mm) • Instant Rebate of RM200


Huawei Watch GT 3 review - Long-lasting premium smart watch III

Another year, another iteration of the Huawei Watch GT series, this time in the form of the Huawei Watch GT 3. Always the premium smart watch, what does it bring to the market this year after last year’s Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro and the Watch GT 2 in the year before? Find out in our review of the Huawei Watch GT 3 below.

Coming in a larger 46mm variant for men and a 42mm variant for women (or men with really thin wrists), our review version is the 46mm Watch GT 3. Available in black and silver with a leather strap, the black version goes for the same numbered bezel like the Watch GT 2. However, this time around the Watch GT 3 only goes for a single shamrock crown dial and a button on the side for controls (the previous versions had 2 dials). There also appear to be some vents below these controls.

The Huawei Watch GT 3 is still a premium smartwatch

The sensor on the bottom detects heartbeats and more

The Watch GT 3 is thinner with a function button and crown dial

As before, it is one of the few smartwatches that can fit my fat wrist, but even then, it’s on the last strap hole. On the bottom there’s a single sensor which detects your heart rate, SpO2 levels and so forth. Other sensors like the pedometer and the gyroscope are built into the device itself. These sensors are quite sensitive as it doesn’t take much motion when I twist my wrist for the 1.43-inch AMOLED watch face to activate itself.

Like before, to set it up, you need to install the Huawei Health app and have a Huawei ID (so if you haven’t got one yet, you’ll need to sign up for it). Setting up afterwards is relatively painless as all you need to is point your device’s camera at the QR code on the watch and voila, they’re paired.

You can track your health from the Huawei Health app

There's plenty of watch faces to choose from or buy if you want to

You can also install apps and games on the Watch GT 3

Watch controls are somewhat simplified now as pressing the button brings up the workout menu while turning the dial scrolls through the options. Pressing the dial brings you back to the home screen or main watch face. Swiping left, right and up on the 1.43-inch OLED screen shows the usual weather and music controls in vibrant colour but you have to swipe from the top at a specific spot to bring up the system shortcuts. Once you get to the system settings you can then proceed to customize your Watch GT 3 like changing the watch face and so forth.

According to Huawei, the Watch GT 3 46mm can last up to 14 days on a single charge and 8 days on heavy usage. On top of heart rate monitoring, it can also do all-day SpO2 monitoring which are both particularly useful in today’s COVID19 pandemic. Other features include a personal AI running coach, more than a 100 workout modes and Bluetooth calling.

The Watch GT 3 can measure your heartbeat

Trying it out myself, I found that the watch felt good on my wrist, not too heavy or too light. At 42.6g, it is a bit lighter than the Watch GT 2 Pro which was 52g and it is also slightly thinner at 11mm. The 1.43-inch AMOLED display is colourful and vibrant and also slightly larger than the previous 1.39-inch display.

The Watch GT 3 seems to handle water and sweat just fine and there’s even a drain function now, which vibrates the watch to help get rid of the water. However, I did find that it does seem to work better for running, walking and more traditional sports workouts, but not so much for my usual martial arts workout (I suppose it wouldn’t measure punches and blocks if it’s designed to track steps more).

The Watch GT 3 is one of those smart watches that can actually fit my wrist, so it's good for big people

I’ve tried answering calls from a smartwatch before and I have to say I don’t particularly like it, but that’s just my preference. I would suggest you use a bluetooth headset to do this if you’re dead set on using the Watch GT 3 for such purposes. The speakers are a bit tinny even with maximum volume but that’s to be expected for a device this small.

The crown haptics where the watch slightly vibrates as the dial is turned feels interesting but it does take some getting used to as the first time I tried it, I didn’t like the feel of the dial or crown buzzing on my fingers. You can choose to turn it off if you don’t like it of course but it did feel strange at first.

With the new installable apps you can get navigation using the Petal Maps app

The Watch GT 3 runs on HarmonyOS and for the most part it is very zippy. It only slows down when measuring SpO2 but the watch can also install other apps (via the AppGallery in the HuaweiHealth app)1. This includes Petal maps and even a few games. The number of apps available to install are limited though, but perhaps this will change with time.

Overall, the Huawei Watch GT 3 is a very nice and premium smartwatch with decently long battery life and a lot of functions. There’s more workout modes and the drain function should be particularly useful for those who like to go swimming with their watches on.

Priced at RM1099 it isn't the most expensive premium smartwatch we've seen yet but it is quite pricey (perhaps upper midrange) for what it offers. I like the direction that Huawei is taking with it, especially the installable apps but in the future, I would like to see more measurements like perhaps blood pressure and the ability to measure non-running workouts better.

If you are a runner and a smartwatch fan, then this is definitely one of the better smartwatches out there. Its long battery life is great while its features are also extensive. This smartwatch experience is even better if you're a Huawei user as well. Are you interested in the Huawei Watch Gt 3? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more at TechNave.com

Here are the tech specs and features for the Huawei Watch GT 3 (46mm):

Pros: Slightly thinner, lighter and with more features. Installable watch apps.

Cons: Still a bit pricey. Works best with Huawei phones and devices.

Summary: A premium Huawei smart watch for the fans.


Huawei Watch GT Active and the Watch GT Elegent is expected to launch with the Huawei P30 Pro

Image courtesy of WinFuture and @rquandt

Information regarding Huawei’s upcoming smartwatches (yes, more than one) has been leaked courtesy of WinFuture, stating that there is a high possibility the Huawei Watch GT Active, as well as the Huawei Watch GT Elegant, is expected to launch alongside the Huawei P30 series this coming 26 March 2019.

As far as we know, the smartwatches could look similar to the image that was leaked. In terms of the tech specs, both smartwatches are expected to come with specs similar to that of the original Huawei Watch GT and Huawei’s very own Light OS.

In terms of the pricing, the Huawei Watch GT Active and the Huawei Watch GT Elegant is expected to start from EUR249 and EUR229 respectively. Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt as there was no official statement by Huawei on the matter. Stay tuned to TechNave.com, as we provide more updates like this.


Huawei Watch GT Cyber Malaysia pre-order - Midnight Black & Golden Black variants, starting price from RM999

We have seen our fair share of Huawei smartwatches, but this is the first time that the company released the Huawei Watch GT Cyber. There are two variants - Midnight Black and Golden Black, priced at RM999 and RM1099 respectively.

In light of the launch, Huawei Malaysia will offer complimentary watch straps worth RM179 for customers who pre-order the Huawei Watch GT Cyber at Urban Republic within the campaign period (today until 14 April 2023). Not only that, but the company will also offer a limited-time purchase-with-purchase (PwP) deals which are:

A brief detail about the Huawei Watch GT Cyber, it features a 1.32-inch AMOLED Colour Screen with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. It's also equipped with a built-in GPS, heart rate monitor, and sleep tracker, making it the perfect companion for fitness enthusiasts. Another highlight is that this smartwatch has a quick-to-change strap.


Huawei Watch GT & TalkBand B5 coming to Malaysia starting from RM699 on 27 October 2018, hands-on pics included

Huawei Malaysia has announced that their 2-week battery life Huawei Watch GT is coming to Malaysia for a price tag of RM999. Featuring a power efficient dual-chip architecture for high performance and low performance needs, the Watch GT will be available in black and leather versions starting from 27 October 2018. Fitted with a built-in GPS, the Watch GT tracks health and sleep patterns while offering a rugged body capable of withstanding 50 meters underwater for about 10 minutes.

Utilizing a thinner 10.6mm body, the Watch GT should fit well on any sportsman or sportswoman's wrist. Other features include a 1.39-inch 453x453 pixel AMOLED display with built-in TruSeen 3.0 heart-rate monitor, Barometer and Altimeter for everything from sports to hiking. Check out our hands-on pics below. The TalkBand B5 in Malaysia is also joining in and is currently going for RM699.

The Huawei Watch GT comes in black and leather

The Huawei Watch GT uses a large 1.39-inch AMOLED display

The heartbeat monitor is quite sensitive

You can change the watchface if you want

So what do you think about the Huawei Watch GT and TalkBand B5? The Mate 20 series, Matebook X Pro and Matebook D are on pre-order on the company's online store here. Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG Strix 7.1 Gaming Headset review - Super high-end quality gaming headphone

Fun fact of the day, many people might not know this but did you know that the word Strix is actually a Greek word for 'Owl'? That really explains the overall design and look for the gaming headset. Aside from that, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) don't fool around either when it comes to gaming equipment. Introducing the  ASUS ROG Strix 7.1 Gaming Headset, it provides a 7.1 surround sound and also arrives with an USB audio station in it. But does it offer the “omph” with that? Read below to find out.

As mentioned earlier, the gaming headset really looks like an owl headgear (thanks to the outer ear cups design) if you lay it down at a position like the picture below. The materials are tough for plastic, I've tried bending it and it barely even flinched (for research purpose), the ear cups have comfortable cushion padding and also for your head. Overall, the gaming headset is really bulky so it's not really compact. Pro-gamers who travel often might have to sacrifice some space just for it, not to mention, the USB audio station takes up some space too (we will get to that later).

The ear cups, see the white round circles? Those are speakers of its own so there are a total of 8 speakers, supported by a pair of neodynium-magnet drivers

Now to the features, this is where the USB audio station comes in and shines the most. The purpose of the audio station is to power up the gaming headset and also connecting to the desktop or laptop, that being said, this also means your gaming headset can only get the sounds when connected to the audio station, directly plugging to your desktop or laptop won't work even if there's a HDMI port (trust me, I tried).

The audio station is more than your average volume control center, from the front scrolling controller, switching to 'Spectrum' mode will enable the user to choose four profiles for four different kind of games – Racing, Role Playing Game (RPG), Footsteps, and First Person Shooter (FPS).

Now obviously, each mode gives certain distinctive sound elements. In racing mode; racers will absolutely love the roar of the engines, using RPG in a medieval setting makes you feel like you're watching in a cinema (at least for me), footsteps mode not only enhances the sound of someone creeping behind you but also the little things (ambient sounds, mostly), and lastly, FPS is great for shooting games. I had a great time using all four modes playing different games, it really gave me an immersive mood.

The top view, with four gaming profiles on the left and light adjuster on the right

The headset port on the right side, speaker and PC/laptop port on the left

The bottom with the ENC switch in the middle

As for the rest of the modes aside from 'Spectrum', I find few of them quite redundant and sure, although switching to 'rear' or 'side' and others did make a difference but it's subtle. Maybe I have bad hearing or something, but I find those switches not so useful.

Did I mention that when in RPG mode, it made me feel like I'm in a cinema? Yeap, you heard me right and it's not a exaggeration either. The musical score, action scenes from Dragon Age: Origins (forgive me, I'm quite a poor gamer lol) gave me a thrill when preparing to face the darkspawn army, same goes to FPS mode on a battlefield exchanging bullets with each other, and racing mode perfectly balances out between the background music and the car engine sounds.

Balancing between FPS and footsteps mode can be quite tricky because both are needed in the same shooting game, especially when playing a campaign, using the footstep mode makes the dialogues and surround ambient sounds crystal clear, but when it comes to the fun part, you would want to switch to FPS mode as soon as possible because of the explosions, fires and other stuff. So this is quite a problem in switching between the two modes back and forth, on the other hand though, using footstep mode in FPS multiplayer mode like Counter-Strike Global Offense is perfectly fine.

You can also use the different profiles from the audio station to watch movies and listen to music too, this is quite useful because using footstep mode, for example, can make you listen to what the characters are saying more clearer and so on. However, on the downside. Wearing the headset too long will make your ears “gasping for air”, unlike with the Logitech G633 Artemis Spectrum RGB 7.1 Surround Gaming Headset which doesn't really have a problem doing that.

Oh, the microphone is pretty good too. Since it's detachable and flexible it gives convenience to the user, there's also an ENC microphone on top of the audio station, and it can detect and minimize the surrounding sound in your room, making sure your microphone is as clear as possible.

By now, you should be wondering how much does the gaming headset cost. Well, since this product first debuted two years ago, and checking on the current official price tag, it's now RM847 according to strix.com.my along with a free t-shirt (lol). Expensive? Yes, I agree. But this is the price for a really high quality headset that truly delivers the best immersive sound it can give (in my experience so far). Although, there are two things I don't really like about it. One, you can't wear it for too long because your ears will get heaty, and the second thing is the audio station and cables take up quite the space on the table, unless if you have a lot of space then it's fine.

If you're looking for something more affordable and decent, perhaps you can consider the Logitech G633 headset that we mentioned earlier, the sound quality is not on par with the ASUS ROG Strix headset but it's still not too shabby, so the choice is still yours.

So what do you think of the Strix headset? Do you think there are other better gaming headsets around? Let us know in the comments below, thanks for reading and stay tuned for more reviews at Technave.com!

*TechNave.com would like to thank ASUS for providing us with the ASUS ROG Strix 7.1 Gaming Headset for this review. It allowed us to do a more in-depth review and highlight more features.


Huawei Watch GT price starting from RM899 along with battery life of up 14 days

The Huawei Watch GT that was announced in London alongside the Huawei Mate 20 series is now available in Malaysia for the price of RM999 for the classic variant which is available now and RM899 for the sport variant available starting 6 November 2018. The smartwatch comes equipped with battery life of up to 14 days before needing to recharge again thanks to the dual chipset that intelligently switch between a high power and low power mode in order to increase the longevity of the smartwatch.

While using the GPS function however, the watch is able to stay charged for 22 hours compared to the Apple Watch S4 which has only about 6 hours of battery life while using the GPS. If the smartwatch is used exclusively as an ordinary watch, the battery would last around a month before needing to recharge.

Other than that, the Huawei Watch GT also comes featured with a 1.39-inch OLED screen with a screen resolution of 454x454 pixels, Altimeter, Sport Mode, 3 satellite tracking systems(GPS, Galileo, Glonass), water resistance of up to 50 meters for 30 minutes and a heart rate monitor along with TruSeen 3.0 that utilizes AI to provide more information about the wearer’s condition.

Not only that, there is also TruSleep 2.0 function which analyze the wearer's sleep pattern and provides suggestions on how to improve quality of sleep. Check out Huawei’s official website for more information about the product and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like these.


Huawei Watch GT review - Slim, premium and long lasting basic smartwatch

It is an almost common failing for most smartwatches that they usually can't last longer than 1 week (the common time frame is most often 1 or 2 days only). However, the Huawei Watch GT smartwatch boasts a 2-week battery life inside a slim yet premium yet 5ATM water resistant metal body. Does it deliver this claimed battery life and more? Find out in our full review of the Watch GT below.

Featuring a slim metal body with a 1.39mm round colour touchscreen display, the Watch GT feels slim, premium and comfortable without being too heavy. With a choice between the black silicone or black silicone and sewn on brown leather version, the Watch GT should fit most wrists from slim women to thick guys (it was on the last hole for me, but it was still comfortable).

Surprisingly slim and lightweight despite the premium metal body

The charger has a USB Type C port and latches on magnetically

On the underside there is the heartbeat monitor and other sensors, while on the side, the first knob can be pressed to go back to the home watch face while the other activates commands or can be used for customised shortcuts. The Watch GT latches on magnetically to the charger which even has a USB Type C port, so if you got it with the Mate 20 or Mate 20 Pro, you won't have to bring other cables or adaptors.

Stand-out features for the Huawei Watch GT include a built-in GPS and 5ATM water resistance so you can bring it swimming with no problems. However, unlike many other smartwatches, the Huawei Watch GT does not use Android Wear OS. Instead it uses Huawei's LightOS which is tied to the Huawei Health app, which could be the reason why Huawei claims that it offers up to 2 weeks of battery life even with Bluetooth on.

There's plenty of built-in Huawei features

Setup is as easy as using the built-in QR code reader in the camera app for the Mate 20 Pro. However, even if you have a non-Huawei device, setup is more or less the same as any other bluetooth enabled smartwatch. The Watch GT offers a number of functions including message notifications, a heartbeat monitor, compass, fitness tracking, a barometer for weather readings, a flash light (the screen shines bright white) and the ability to find your connected smartphone. While it does offer notifications from third-party apps like Google Maps, it doesn't allow you to navigate or get directions using such apps.

Notifications can be set like before, but they aren't actionable asides from reading them, so you can't reply anything. It does notify you of calls, but you can only choose to hang-up as there is no microphone. This does alert you better if you like to put your phone in your bag or without vibrate. Like before, you can still change the watch face (there are 10 to choose from) but since it does not support NFC, it also doesn't support e-wallet-like payments. In terms of fitness tracking you can set it to track swimming and climbing now, while it also tracks steps, calories burned and sleep patterns as well.

Everything is tied to the Huawei Health app

Here are the Huawei Watch GT Tech Specs:

Thankfully, the 2 week battery life claim is true and this is even with Bluetooth on, with the Watch GT connected to our Mate 20 Pro. In fact, when unconnected, you can expect battery life to be up to a month after the initial setup. When it does come time to charge the Watch GT, it only needs about 1 hour 10 minutes (we used the Huawei Supercharger) to get from 0% to 100%.

Notifications come with a vibration and the screen is clear, bright and colourful. The heartbeat monitor works fine along with all the other sleep and fitness tracking features and you can track and map your runs or workouts on the map via the Huawei Health app. In fact, it does all things that a basic smartwatch can do, and does it well, asides from being able to answer the phone or messages (but doing both with any other smartwatch is either very difficult or nearly impossible).

Yeah, yeah, I know I don't exercise enough

You can now track your swimming workouts while the Barometer and Altimeter sound like useful things to have when hiking

Due to the lack of third-party app support, we would have liked it more if there were more options like a remote shutter button for your phone’s camera or a function to control your multimedia but the existing options, like the barometer and compass sound particularly useful for the outdoorsman. If there was a kiblat mode and prayer times alarm this would be very convenient for most muslims as well (hint hint).

Overall, the Huawei Watch GT has nearly everything that most smartwatch users need. It has a more than 2 weeks battery life, it is 5ATM water and dust resistant, it tells the time just fine and it even points the way with a compass and built-in GPS. Priced at RM999 (RM899 for the sport version with no leather), it is surprisingly affordable for the premium body and features that it offers.

Those who want to answer their messages and calls or play games on their smartwatches should probably avoid the Watch GT. However, anyone who's actually tried typing out or dictating a message or answering a phone call from your smartwatch will agree that it is often more trouble than it is worth. So, we think not being able to do these things in exchange for all of the Watch GT features mentioned above is well worth it.

Closest contenders include the more expensive Samsung Galaxy Watch and the cheaper but not so premium Huami Amazfit Stratos or Huawei's own previous Watch incarnations. Some of them are water resistant while most offer third-party app support but none of them can match the 2-week and more battery life of the Huawei Watch GT. Hopefully more functions come with future updates.

So, would you want to get the Huawei Watch GT or have you already bought it? Tell us your experiences here, and stay tuned to TechNave.com


Huawei Watch GT2 Pro Porsche Design Edition leaked online before the embargo

We think the Huawei Watch GT2 Pro Porsche Design Edition is going to launch soon. According to evleaks, he got the source from TechgarageNews, a YouTuber who accidentally posted the video that is still under embargo. Althought it is removed already, evleaks managed to screenshot it and posted it on his Twitter.

From the images, the Huawei Watch GT2 Pro Porsche Design Edition has the same design as the Huawei Watch GT2 Pro. There is a difference between both of the watches which is the Porsche Design Edition metal strap. We think the Porsche Design Edition might come with a premium material but with the same tech specs and features as the standard version.

Yesterday @TechgarageNews apparently jumped the gun and posted an unboxing video of the Huawei Watch GT2 Pro Porsche Design edition too early. But, you know, there are always screenshots. pic.twitter.com/Zc6tQam9Ux

The Watch GT 2 Pro comes with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display and it is protected by sapphire glass, weighing 52 grams. The watch also features a Kirin A1 + STL4R9, and up to 4GB internal storage.

So what do you think about the Huawei Watch GT2 Pro Porsche Design Edition? Would you buy it if it launches in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Huawei Watch Ultimate Expedition Black Malaysia release - pre-order now live at the price of RM3299

In early May this year, the Huawei Watch Ultimate was released in Malaysia at the price of RM3799. However, a new model just arrived on the market and it's slightly cheaper too.

Starting on 25 June 2023, the Huawei Watch Ultimate Expedition Black will go on sale at the Lazada Flagship Store. Pre-orders have already begun and customers can get their hands on it for RM3299. In terms of features, it's not that different from the other model in silver.

To recap, the Huawei Watch Ultimate is made out of a zirconium-based liquid metal material case with unique material properties. It's 4.5 times stronger and 2.5 times harder than stainless steel, featuring a slim and flexible AMOLED panel with a unique Hydrogenated Nitrile Rubber (HNBR) strap. It can support a 100-metre dive-level water resistance, audio capabilities, and endure 24 hours of 110-metre depth submersion.

Moreover, the Watch Ultimate supports a new advanced wireless fast-charging system that can be charged in 60 minutes and lasts up to 14 days of battery life (results may vary based on usage). Besides that, it also has Bluetooth calls, quick replies, music playback, dual-frequency five-system GNSS positioning, and supports both Android and iOS and more.

For more details regarding the Huawei Watch Ultimate, you can visit the official website right over here.


Huawei Watch Ultimate Malaysia release - now available for RM3799

Besides the Huawei P60 Pro and Mate X3, Huawei Malaysia also revealed other accessories and devices. In this article, we will be taking a look at the Huawei Watch Ultimate. Without beating the bush too much, here are the detail of the features, prices and availability.

As the world’s first smartwatch equipped with amorphous zirconium alloy, it sports a circular 1.5-inch LTPO ALOMED sapphire glass panel that can vary the refresh rate from 1 to 60Hz. Also equipped with ISO 22810 water resistance standard and EN13319 device equipment standard test, it can support 16 water-resistant structures to withstand extreme deep-sea pressure (110-meter depth submersion or 10 ATM).

The smartwatch is also capable of using satellite and it supports a two-way message via Beidou. Huawei promised up to 14 days of battery life with the 540mAh cell, which also supports Qi wireless charging that could fully recharge the smartwatch in 60 minutes. Other notable specs include ECG measurements, heart rate and blood oxygen sensors, IP68 water resistance, and dual-frequency five-system GNSS positioning.

The Watch Ultimate is priced at RM3799 and available across all HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI’s Official Website and Official Store on Shopee and Lazada starting 11 May 2023. It will only be available in Voyage Blue.