Here's a first look at some sample shots taken on the HONOR 20 Pro taken with Super Night Mode

If you’re a huge fan of night photography on smartphones, you may want to have a look at these photo samples taken with Super Night Mode on the HONOR 20 Pro with f/1.4. The HONOR 20 Pro is the world’s first smartphone to to utilize f/1.4 with a 48MP sensor. Earlier today, President of HONOR, George Zhao, shared some shots taken by the smartphone.

The main 48MP sensor is coupled AIS which is implemented into the Super Night Shot mode for crisper photos. Also, the 48MP AI Ultra Clarity mode that we’ve seen on the HONOR View20 is as well as the AI photometric system has been made available on the HONOR 20 Pro as well. A photo sample taken with the wide angle lens was also shared today. The EXIF shows f/2.2 aperture and 17mm focal length. The photos taken by the HONOR 20 Pro were very impressive and it is no surprise why the device puts a strong emphasis on photography with capabilities such as these.

I adore how soft the light looks against the dark night while maintaining the contrast of colours between the light and dark

The lights are illuminated perfectly without being blurry while maintaining details of the background with almost no noise

So far, the only tech specs we know about the device is that it may be powered by the Kirin 980 chipset and a 6.1 inch OLED display with 22W fast charging support. Perhaps we’ll hear more rumours as the launch date comes closer. As of right now, there is a game on the HONOR website which has players utilize the different lenses of the HONOR 20 device in order to find clues and codes. So what do you think of the photos taken by the HONOR 20 Pro? Keep up with the latest HONOR 20 news and updates on TechNave.com!

A wide angle shot. The rays of the sun peeking from behind the rocks is perfection


Here's a first look at the 18000mAh brick looking smartphone, the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop

[Update] Remember the monstrosity we reported about a few weeks ago which showed off one of Energizer's 26 upcoming smartphones, the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop smartphone? If you don't, here's a refresher: The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB storage + up to 128GB microSD, 12MP + 5MP + 2MP triple rear cameras, 16MP + 2MP dual pop up selfie cameras and a ginormous 18000 mAh battery capacity which can also be used to charge other devices via the USB Type C port.

We managed to get a first look at the device over at Energizer's booth at MWC 2019 and man, the smartphone is a literal brick at 153 x 74.8 x 18mm and weighing in at 0.5kg.  Nonetheless, it offers a 6.2-inch 18:9 FHD + full borderless display, side fingerprint sensor and with those pop-up front cameras, it does have features that many flagship phones have as well. Regardless, the main focus of the phone is its battery which Energizer says has a 50 day standby time, can play 90 hours of music and 2 days of movies.

We think it'd be a great device for those bodybuilders looking to develop some arm and wrist strength or maybe those campers or hikers who don't want to bring powerbanks, but normal users may just injure themselves if they accidentaly let it slip. Anyways, here's a closer look at the smartphone. What do you think of it? If it came to Malaysia would you buy it? For more MWC 2019 news, TechNave.com is the place to check it out.

View from the rear, doesn't seem too big...

View from the side... wait, hang on... is that a brick or a phone?

Here's a view from the right. It almost looks like a huge bar of soap

The type-C port looks so tiny on the bottom but hey, dual speaker grills!

The packaging looks like a box of batteries lol

At least its a full bezel-less experience!

Thanks to the pop-up dual front cameras, the screen is borderless

Seems like too many people used it as the front lens is broken

From left to right, the Apple iPhone 6s, Energizer Power Max 18k Pop and Sony Xperia Xz1 Compact


Here’s a first look at the Ear (stick), Nothing’s upcoming TWS earbuds with a unique case

Previously, we reported that Nothing has gotten SIRIM certification in Malaysia as well as certifications in other countries for the release of new truly wireless earbuds (TWS). Now, it looks like the earbuds, called the Ear (stick) are coming closer to release as Nothing was spotted teasing the new product.

Taking to its official Twitter account, Nothing revealed the name of the new earbuds as well as shared a series of images teasing the Ear (stick). While the earbuds themselves were not revealed in the teaser, the unique charging case was showcased in all its quirky glory.

As the name would suggest, the charging case of the Ear (stick) looks like a stick that’s cylindrical with the ‘Nothing’ branding written in its middle. Moreover, a majority of the case is white in colour except for its red tips on one end. Like previous Nothing products, there are also transparent elements to the case that makes it stick out (pun intended).

While Nothing didn’t show the earbuds in the teaser, the company has confirmed that they are different from the Ear (1) and not just the same TWS with a different case. In an email to The Verge, Nothing’s US PR manager Lewis Hopkins clarified that the Ear (stick) is an entirely new product and that the earbuds and charging case are new.

So, what do you guys think of the Ear (stick)? Would you grab one when it eventually launches in Malaysia? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


Here's a first look at the HONOR 9X with Kirin 810

We’re only a week away from the HONOR 9X launch. Ahead of that, the company had revealed the device’s rear design in a poster on Weibo and we’re kind of impressed. Similar to the HONOR View20 with the multiple V’s, the 9X features a huge X on the back with V’s moving from the top and bottom, meeting in the middle.

The teaser also shows off the triple rear camera setup. Over on TENAA, some tech specs of the device have been leaked. However, it only lists a dual camera setup for the device with 48P + 2MP sensors which can be assumed to be the camera specs for the standard variant of the 9X whereas the triple camera variant may be the Pro version. Besides that, the device may come with tech specs that include the Kirin 810 chipset, a 6.59 inch LCD display, 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage (expendable up to 512GB via microSD card) and 3900mAh battery capacity. In addition, the device may also come with a side mounted fingerprint reader like the HONOR 20 series.

However, as TENAA did not specifically list which variant of the HONOR 9X was listed, its best to take the information with a grain of salt. Speaking of variants, the HONOR 9X is set to be released on the 23rd of July in China. What do you think? Keep up with the latest HONOR news on TechNave.com!


Here's a first look at the OnePlus 7's triple rear camera photo samples

OnePlus took to Twitter to show off the capabilities of the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone. The device features a triple rear camera setup with 3x optical zoom which is pretty impressive and new.

The photo shows off a crow by the sea taken with the primary lens, the second photo with 2x zoom and the third with 3x zoom. What’s impressive about the photo is that all the photos maintained their quality and colour with no noise at all. If you look closely at the third photo, you can really see the tips of the crow’s feathers with no blurriness.

However, this feature is only limited to the OnePlus 7 Pro. The regular OnePlus 7 will only feature a dual camera setup with no pop up selfie camera. The selfie camera will be housed in a waterdrop notch instead. The OnePlus 7 Pro may feature a large 6.7 inch curved display with 90Hz refresh rate, 4000mAh battery capacity and 30W Warp Charge. Design-wise, we’ll find this device in 3 colours: Mirror Grey, Almond, and Nebula Blue. So what do you think of the OnePlus 7 Pro’s camera capabilities? The device is slated to be launched on the 14th of May so stay tuned to TechNave.com to find out more.


ASUS Malaysia announces ZenBook 13 availability with 8th-Gen Intel Core processor and more starting from RM4099

Today, ASUS Malaysia has released a new ZenBook 13 (UX331UN) in Malaysia. There are two models based on the processor and storage space, which are priced RM5599 (i7, 8GB + 512GB) and RM4099 (i5, 8GB + 256GB) packing the latest specifications that ASUS can offer for the current market in Royal Blue only.

Inside the tough military grade body shell, the ZenBook 13 is carrying the 8th Generation Intel Core i5 / i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM, up to 512GB PCIe SSD storage and an NVIDIA GeFore MX150 graphics card which are more than enough for your needs. Despite the metal MIL-STD 810G military body material, it only weighs 985g and just a mere 13.9mm thin with elegant design. The NanoEdge wide-view screen panel is 13.3-inch long in Full HD.

Aside from that, the laptop also features a Harman Kardon audio system, alongside with a series of accessible connectivity which includes a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (USB-C) port, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI port and a microSD card slot. The dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi incorporates exclusive ASUS Wi-Fi Master technology for faster, more reliable connections.

To find out more about the new ASUS laptop, you can check it out at their official website right here and stay tuned for more ASUS news at TechNave.com.


Here’s a first look at the Redmi Watch 3, Band 2 and Buds 4 Lite before their 27 December release

Previously, we reported that Redmi will be releasing the Redmi K60 series at an event in China next Tuesday (27 December 2022). Now, more details have emerged, as Redmi has confirmed that the event will also see the launch of several AIoT devices, including the Redmi Watch 3, Band 2 and Buds 4 Lite.

Taking to its official Weibo account, the Xiaomi subsidiary showcased the first official renders of the aforementioned devices. Based on the poster, it seems like the AIoT products will have a nature or green theme to them.

Redmi did not share much regarding the Buds 4 Lite and Band 2, but the company did reveal several details regarding the Watch 3. In a Weibo post, Redmi confirmed that compared to its predecessor, the display area of the smartwatch has been increased by 14.8 per cent, has 1.3 times more clarity, 600 nits max brightness and 341ppi.

For the full specs list and prices of all three products, we just have to wait for the launch event next Tuesday at 7pm local time in China. Speaking of which, they will be released alongside two new smartphones, the Redmi K60 series and Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed Edition.

So, which product are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


Here's a first look at the Samsung Galaxy M series with Bollywood actress, Disha Patani

We already know that Samsung has joined the dark side (hello, Notchville!) with their Samsung Galaxy M series. The device will be launched today at 6PM in India exclusively on Amazon India.

Bollywood actress, Disha Patani, took to social media to tease the smartphone. So far, no word on any other features and tech specs in regards to the smartphone but we do know that it will be equipped with a 120 degrees ultra wide lens. Other than that, we did see the smartphone packaged in a pretty cool M shaped box as well as the rear and front of the smartphone. From the video, it looks like the smartphone may have a dual rear camera setup with LED flash and rear fingerprint scanner while the front may have the traitorous waterdrop notch.

I’M SO KICKED. Thanks to the Ultra Wide Camera in Samsung Galaxy M Series, I can go as wide with my yoga poses as I want and take the complete picture. Want to know more? Go to @samsungindia and click on the link in their bio to get notified. Launch announcement on the 28th Jan on Amazon at 6PM. Stay tuned. #IMPOWERD

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I’M AMAZED by the camera on the new Samsung Galaxy M Series. The Ultra Wide Camera lets me capture everything just how I see it. Want an exclusive sneak peek? Click on @samsungindia and check out the link in their bio to get notified! It’s launching on 28th Jan at 6PM on Amazon. #IMPOWERD

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I’M KICKED! Samsung Galaxy M Series comes with a massive battery life and that too with fast charge! My binge-watching begins now… If you want to know more, click on @samsungindia and check out the link in their bio to get notified! The launch is on 28th January on Amazon at 6PM. Stay tuned! #IMPOWERD . . #Repost @mimichakraborty

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They did leave some clues and hints about the smartphone on the Amazon India website. From what we can tell, the smartphone may have an impressive battery capacity, 15W charging which is 3x better than before and a powerful processor which is good enough to game on. No clue if the smartphone will have a Malaysia release date or even a Malaysia price but make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com to be the first to know when it happens.


Here's a first look at the Xiaomi Mi 9 and its 48MP camera over at MWC 2019

The Xiaomi Mi 9 finally makes an appearance over at MWC 2019 where we managed to get a feel of the very pretty device. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, it features a rear triple camera setup with a 48MP main sensor and an under display (UD) fingerprint scanner.

The device has a waterdrop notch at the top of the 6.39-inch screen that uses Samsung’s Super AMOLED screens which results in brighter and vibrant colours on the device’s display. The display also hosts Xiaomi’s UD optical fingerprint scanner which we kinda dig, to be honest.

Check out that holographic ring around the main camera

What makes this even more interesting is the ability for you to add shortcuts to your screen as soon as you unlock your device which is pretty convenient. Just press down on the fingerprint scanner and slide your thumb toward the shortcut you’d like to use. It is that simple.

The back is where the magic happens. I mean, it looks pretty magical with its holographic blue back shifting between purple and deep gray. On top of that, you’ll find a triple rear camera setup there as well with 48MP (wide-angle), 12MP (telephoto) and 16MP (super wide angle) sensors. We can’t really share with you more about the camera now but so far, tests we’ve done with the device has been pretty impressive.

Now, if you want a very interesting looking device with pretty impressive specs, look no further than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explore. Instead of the very beautiful holographic display on the back, you’ll find yourself with a slightly tinted, seemingly see through body, showing off everything that makes the device tick on the inside. Oh, did I mention this variant of the Mi 9 has 12GB of RAM? Now that’s a device we’re hoping to get our hands on to review!

Personally, I’m looking forward to seeing more about the Mi 9 as our experience with it at MWC 2019 has been pretty promising. What are you guys expecting to see on the Mi 9? For the latest news and happenings at MWC 2019, there’s no better place to check that out than on TechNave.com!

Doesn't that look futuristically awesome?


Here’s a first look at the realme 10 that’s launching this 9 November

The realme 10 has been in the rumour mills for a while and now realme has finally shown an official render of the device ahead of its launch on 9 November 2022. Taking to its official Twitter page, realme showed off a poster of the device in the Clash White colour variant.

Moreover, realme accompanied the tweet with a caption lauding the Clash Whit colour option that will “blow your mind away”. Personally, I do find the Clash White back colour of the realme 10 beautiful and something unique compared to the run-of-the-mill white colour of smartphones.

However, the poster didn’t actually reveal anything much about the device rather than the new colour variant as well as a glimpse of the dual-camera module at the back. Well, worry not as previously, realme VP Madhav Sheth actually shared some of the realme 10’s specs in an interview with GSM Arena.

Based on the interview, realme 10 is set to feature a 50MP main camera, a 16MP selfie camera and a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging. That’s the only details that are confirmed unfortunately, so we do have to wait until the device’s launch on 9 November to find out more.

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


Here's a first look at the realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition (and it's not coming to Malaysia)

Just yesterday, the media got treated to a realme GT Neo 3 preview and we had an experimental section on the phone. Surprisingly, realme Malaysia also showcase the realme GT Neo 3 Naruto Edition that we talked about a few weeks ago.

However, we also learned that it's not going to be released in Malaysia. This was confirmed during a QnA session with a realme Malaysia spokesperson. The reason why the Naruto Edition won't be released here is that realme Malaysia is going to focus on the standard realme GT Neo 3 instead.

For your information, the Naruto Edition is not so different from the standard version in terms of tech specs. The only difference is that it comes in a 12GB + 256GB configuration. Besides that, the body design mimics Naruto's trademark orange jumpsuit, whereas the iconic Hidden Leaf Village logo appears beside the triple rear camera module. The realme x Naruto trademark is placed below the logo.

Moreover, the Naruto Edition actually comes with a Naruto Scroll Bag where the box is kept. There are some photos of Naruto, a special Hidden Leaf Village SIM pin tool, an orange charger and a USB C charging cable. There are three different phone covers too. Too bad this phone is not coming here at all.

The realme GT Neo 3 will be launching soon on 15 June 2022 and you can watch the livestream at 2 PM tomorrow on the company's Facebook page. Stay tuned for our official news coverage only at TechNave.com.


Here’s a first look at the realme GT2 Master Explorer’s leather and aluminium design

Yesterday, we reported that the realme GT2 Master Explorer is set for launch this 12 July 2022 and today, realme did one better by unveiling the highly-anticipated smartphone’s actual design! Shared via its official social media, realme showcased the device in a couple of promotional materials prior to its launch.

Taking to its official Weibo account, realme posted a promotional poster with the back of the GT2 Master Explorer in its full glory. Sporting a boxy design with a module housing a triple-camera setup at its back, the main camera lens that’s larger than the other two is really intriguing.

Another unique design choice is the use of leather and aluminum for the smartphone’s surface. A promotional video further reveals the inspiration behind the aesthetics, whereby its designer Jae Jung said that the design is inspired by travel trunks of explorers in the olden days.

Besides the design, realme didn’t reveal much about the GT2 Master Explorer, hence its specs are mere speculations as of yet. Well, only a few days before the actual launch and we’ll find out together.

So, what do you guys think of the GT2 Master Explorer’s design? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


Here's a first look at the vivo v15 and some photo samples we took with it!

Only last month the vivo V15 Pro was launched here in Malaysia and many were impressed by the 32MP elevating front camera. Now its smaller sibling is here which we expect to come with a smaller price tag with specs that should still wow everyone.

Like the V15 Pro, the vivo V15 comes with a pop up selfie camera with 32MP which is just as impressive as its sibling's. The device features a triples camera setup with 12MP + 8MP + 5MP sensors and has tech specs which include the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB.

Design-wise, the v15 has a huge screen to body ratio with slim bezels except for the the chin which is pretty #thicc. On the right side of the device is the Google Assistant button, on the left the power button as well as the volume button and the bottom are the speaker grills, a micro USB port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. If you're interested in getting your very own vivo V15, pre-orders start on the 16th of March and sales officially begin on the 23rd of March. So far the Malaysia price has not been released so stay tuned to TechNave.com to find out when it drops!

That pretty gradient background actually sparkles in the light

A closer look at the rear triple camera setup

That's the pop up selfie camera with 32MP

Peek-a-boo here's the selfie camera and camera setup and that's me. HI!

Bottom comes with a 3.5mm jack, micro USB port and speaker grills

Bit of a camera bump there but the right comes with the power button and volume buttons

Card slot and assistant button on the left

Loving the colours in this photo taken with the rear camera

The bokeh effect is perfectly done. They got the edges right too!

Need a selfie? 32MP selfie camera doesn't disappoint!

Beautiful details, colours and contrast!


Here's a list of Huawei devices that will be getting the EMUI 10 update in March 2020

Based on a list compiled by HuaweiCentral.com, it seems that there will are several Huawei Smartphones that will be receiving the EMUI 10 update in March 2020. While there is no exact date on which exact smartphones will receive the update, we can expect most of the smartphones listed below to receive the updates by the end of this month.

Huawei smartphones that are due to receive the new EMUI 10 update this month include the Huawei P20 series, Mate 10 series, Mate RS Porsche, Mate 20 Lite as well as the Nova 5i. Movilzona.es has mentioned that there are plans to other Huawei smartphones than the ones listed, however, there is currently no official information in regards to the exact dates on when.

With all that said, would you be interested in updating your smartphone to EMUI 10 as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Here's a list of realme products with up to 65% off during 10.10 sales

In conjunction with the upcoming 10.10 sales, realme Malaysia will be offering up to 65% off for realme smartphones and AIoT devices on both Lazada and Shopee. From a realme Beard Trimmer to a realme Book laptop, the prices are as low as RM49.

Among the accessories, there are some new products such as the realme Pocket Bluetooth Speaker for RM49 at both Lazada and Shopee's realme official store. Interested customers may also purchase the realme N1 Sonic Electric Toothbrush at a discounted price of RM70, as well as a realme Beard Trimmer for RM79 (RRP RM129).

The realme 10.10 campaign will begin on the 10th until the 12th of October 2021. Below is a list of discounted products:

To find out more about realme’s further promotions, please visit realme Malaysia's Lazada Flagship Store and realme Official Store on Shopee. Stay tuned for more local tech gadget deals at TechNave.com.


Here's a list of the best affordable laptops and tablets to get for students (with a discount)

The recently extended MCO is a sign that things won't be going back to normal anytime soon. Most people are getting their own laptops or tablets for work, education and entertainment at home. Schools also won't be reopening soon and, whether you like it or not, online classes are the norm now. However, the issue is that some people can only afford a mid-range laptop or tablet.

Like smartphones, some laptops and tablets can be quite expensive. But you don't need an RM3K device just for your kid to do online classes, as there are some laptops and tablets at affordable prices. For example, you can get a Chromebook laptop for around RM400. Sounds good, right? You can check out the rest of the devices with special discounts for students right below!

Under a government initiative, the Ministry of Higher Education collaborated with Acer to bring the Acer Student Purchase Program. This program offers discounts for new laptops ranging from 5% to 7%, with prices set between RM1599 to RM2799. You can visit the program's official website or view the specs and price of the laptops below.

Besides Acer, the government is also working with Samsung Malaysia on special discounts. In the Samsung Education Store, you can get various gadgets that cater to online learning needs such as tablets or monitors, with discounts from 15%. You can also get a new smartphone at a student price! By the way, you may need to read the terms and conditions first before purchasing. Below are our two picks for a decent monitor and tablet for students.

Apple also has an Apple Education Store that's geared towards students of higher institution. Depending on your needs, you can get some Mac products from RM3959 or an iPad at RM1369. Plus, several other products such as the iPad Air, mini iPad or MacBook Pro are available at a student price.

By the way, there is an Apple Music Student Plan that comes with an Apple TV+ for free. It even comes with the Pro Apps Bundle (for RM799), which consists of software for college students, teachers and education institutions. This includes Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compressor, Logic Pro and MainStage. You may visit the website for more information.

Last but not least is Lenovo. While Lenovo Malaysia doesn't have a similar government collaboration, it does offer student prices for their laptops. Parents, educational staff and students can get a 5% discount on the Lenovo Education Store too.

But if you are really a student, you can get a discount of up to 22% for Lenovo products using the eKupon code "STUDENT". Recently, there is also a discount for students going to school under the voucher code "EDUSPECIAL". For more information, you can view the official Lenovo Education Store website here.

So that's what we have found online so far. Should there be more offerings for students, we will update this article from time to time. You can find out more about data plans and devices for students of higher education institutions over here. If you want to find a laptop at your preferred budget, you can use our search engine tool.


ASUS Malaysia announces ZenFone 6 (A601CG) smartphone for RM699

ASUS Malaysia has officially announced the availability of the 6-inch ZenFone 6 (A601CG) smartphone in Malaysia. While it has been available here and there, this is a newer version with a slower clocked Intel Atom Z2560 processor. As always, to get further info about where to buy your new ASUS ZenFone 6, do check out the ASUS Malaysia Facebook Page. For a refresher, tech specs and features for the ASUS ZenFone 6 include a 13MP PixelMaster rear camera, 6-inch Corning Gorilla Glass 3 covered display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 2GB of RAM and 2MP front camera but now at much lower RM699 (the initially priced RM899 ASUS ZenFone 6 has a 2GHz Intel Atom Z2580). This RM699 pricing puts it closer to the overseas pricing and makes it a lot more attractive but do remember that you're gettting a slower clocked device. We expect a 4G LTE version to come out soon but the current ZenFone 6 (A601CG) still supports 3G and Dual SIM which is still good enough for most users.[Source]


Here's a list of the most sold iPhones of all time

Whether you love it or hate it, the Apple iPhone is indeed one of the most popular phones in the world. But this begs a question - which iPhone is the most popular and which one sold the best to date? Well, foreign media statistics have your answer and turns out that the iPhone 6 series is still the most sold iPhone of all time.

From the graph below, the latest update was February 2020 and the figure sales are 222,400,000. The first runner up is the iPhone 6s series with a total of 124,971,971 units and followed by the iPhone 8 series with 90,795,983 units. With that high amount of iPhone devices sold, Apple reported before that their revenue in Q2 of 2018 was $38 billion, followed by $29 billion in Q3 2018 and $37 billion in Q4 2018.

While it's obvious that there is a rise of other affordable devices, it's not surprising to see the recent iPhone models at the bottom but it doesn't mean the recent ones aren't doing well such as the iPhone XR hanging out at the fifth spot. As for the iPhone 11 series, they are also part of the ranking and the iPhone 11 was the most shipped device of Q1 2020.

We are just a month or two away to see the latest iPhone 12 series. According to rumours, it's said that Apple could be launching up to four devices and may return to the iPhone 4 era design instead of opting for a curved design. Anyway, which iPhone is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


Here's a preview of the Apple Central World store in Thailand and it looks amazing

Apple Central World? What's that? If you're not aware, it's Apple's upcoming second and largest retail store in Thailand. Set to launch on 31 July 2020, it is located in Ratchaprasong, Bangkok and I must say the architecture design is breathtaking!

Inspired by a Tree Canopy roof design, the Apple Central World is the company's first-ever all-glass design with two levels of Apple products. The public can enter the building from the ground or upper level which is directly connected to the Skytrain and the city's largest shopping centre. As quoted by Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail + People, it is indeed "truly one-of-a-kind store in Ratchaprasong". Anyway, enough talk lah. Here's a preview of the building below!

Apart from Apple devices and accessories, you can find the Forum, Boardroom, and freestanding displays inside the building

The spiral staircase is wrapped around a timber core in the middle. Alternatively, you can also use an elevator

Centred around a Video Wall, the Forum will be home to future Today at Apple sessions with some of Bangkok’s greatest artists, musicians, and creatives

The typical Apple products showcase style

As mentioned, the Apple Central World will launch on 31 July, Friday, 2020 at 10AM ICT in Bangkok, where more than 130 new team members speaking 17 languages to welcome the public. That said, SOPs will be implemented as well for safety measures so do follow the rules if you're planning to visit. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's a quick preview of the upcoming Setel Lite app by Petronas

With the popularity of e-wallets, Petronas launched the Setel app in 2018 as a way for Malaysian drivers and riders to quickly complete payments without having to queue at the counter. But what is Setel Lite, and what does it do?

Before we get to that, let's have a recap of what the Setel app does. Besides making cashless payments, it also integrates with the Mesra Card so that users can earn loyalty points. It has many other features too, such as paying for parking, road tax, motor insurance, purchases at a Petronas shop and more. However, some of these aren't that important or useful for some users, as they want to use the Setel App just to pay for fuel.

A comparison between the home screen of Setel (left) and Setel Lite (right)

This is where Setel Lite comes in. As the name suggests, it has fewer features than the standard app and is easier to use. This Lite version also takes up less space and mobile data, focusing mainly on refuelling. So it's perfect for users who just want to refuel their vehicles.

The way to purchase fuel on Setel Lite is easy, just follow the steps below:

And that's basically it! From our experience, it was super easy using Setel Lite. According to Setel, this Lite version is expected to be released in the second quarter of this year. What do you think of it so far? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's a really cool concept ad for iPhone XI

Imagine the iPhone XI looking like the iconic iPhone 4. Wait, there’s more. 120Hz screen, a sexy red special edition version, UD fingerprint scanner, a better facial recognition then before. While things are too good to be true, you’d still be stuck with the huge notch. Well, that’s what concept artist Gunho Lee had in mind when he created the latest mock up iPhone 11 ad.

In the rear of the concept ad, the device looks to rock a triple camera setup with a similar look to the iPhone XS Max instead of the weird Huawei Mate 20 camera setup. The ring light seems to be gone as well in the video which I am personally upset about as it was a pretty cool concept to have on the phone.

Honestly, I’d really love to see Apple drop the notch on their devices altogether but I can understand why they’d decide to keep it as their facial recognition hardware and software is currently the best in the market thus far. I do hope they end up having an UD fingerprint scanner and drop the hefty price tag. But hey, a girl can dream. What do you want to see in the next iPhone? For the latest iPhone rumours, leaks and news, TechNave.com is the place to be!


Here's a sneak peek of Android 12 and it's a major upgrade

Android 12 is just around the corner (pretty soon actually, on the 18th of May in the US timezone) and we will definitely be waiting for that as Google will showcase it next week. However, Jon Prosser, a well-known leakster just posted a video about it on YouTube, as well as the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.

According to Jon Prosser, he said that he was given a sneak peek by Google on what to expect Andoird 12. It will be a huge upgrade from Android 11 with a "beautiful new experience", stronger privacy and security protections. Google also wants Android 12 to make all your devices compatible as possible.

Google also showed Jon with a new user interface and widgets look that looks super clean a bit reminiscent of iOS. You can also see a new widget that's dedicated to snoozing or dismiss an alarm clock (lol), a new weather widget that looks a lot better and new stacked notification.

There's also an Android 12 video teaser shown in the YouTube video below (at the 6.30-minute mark) which looks really good. For one, there's a new time + notification bubble hanging out on the top left. If you pull that down, it will reveal all the messages that you have missed. You can even enlarge an image and the calculator, because why not?

Android 12 does look promising but we will have to wait and see from Google's official showcase. Jon did mention the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro but you can read about it from our news report here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's a sneak peek of Donald Trump's new social media platform

If you have been following news about Donald Trump, you would know that he got banned by Facebook, YouTube and Twitter for breaking their policy. It's now May and these tech brands aren't going to even consider allowing him back, which is why Mr Trump here has decided to set up his own social network website.

Although there's no official name for it yet, Trump said the media contents are published "straight from the desk". Users who visit the website can like the posts, as well as sharing them on their Facebook and Twitter accounts. According to Trump's senior adviser, he thinks this new platform is going to be a hit but it's not the social media that he had previously hoped for.

The website is also built by Trump's former campaign manager Brad Parscale, who handles Campaign Nucleus, a digital service. As you can imagine, most of the posts inside are still about "debunking" claims that the last presidential election was rigged and so on.

Speaking of media platforms, Facebook's Oversight Board is still deciding if Trump should be banned permanently. YouTube also told the media that they will only reactivate his account whenever the "real-world violence" threat has been reduced.

To be honest, I'm quite curious about how the new platform looks like. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's a sneak peek of the upcoming new Xiaomi Mi Notebook before the launch

Xiaomi manufactures a lot of different types of products, but they just recently went into the laptop lineup after so many years. We have already seen the Mi Notebook Pro 15.6 Enhanced Edition (2019) last year, so for this year, they will reveal another new Mi Notebook in India. Before that happens, they decided to give a sneak peek of the product.

According to the teaser on the Xiaomi India Twitter page account, the new laptop will look quite similar to the predecessor. Designed to be "ultra thin" and "ultra light", they also advertised that the SSD inside is 30x faster than your typical HDD. On the other hand, a sharp eye would notice that the keypads on the keyboard look a bit different than usual (or maybe it's just us).

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Tech-specs wise, the new Xiaomi laptop will feature an Intel Core i7 processor, an FHD screen panel, a fast SSD and a much better battery life according to the event page. The live stream event will start soon at 3PM Malaysia time today so until then, stay tuned for our official news coverage at TechNave.com.


Here's a summary of everything new about the Snapdragon Gen 2 chipset

On the first day of the Snapdragon Summit 2022, Qualcomm Technologies finally unveiled the long-awaited Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. According to the company, the new chipset will define a new standard for connected computing, intelligently engineered with groundbreaking AI across the board to enable extraordinary experiences.

Focusing on smart things and powered by Qualcomm AI Engine, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 provides AI integrated across the entire system. Thanks to the upgraded Qualcomm Hexagon Processor, users can experience faster natural language processing with multi-language translation and advanced AI camera features.

The Hexagon processor features brand new upgrades to the architecture, including micro tile inferencing and a bigger tensor accelerator for up to 4.35X** increased AI performance*. This is also the first Snapdragon mobile platform to support INT4—an AI precision format—with 60% performance/watt improvement* for sustained AI inferencing.

Besides that, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 enhances photos and videos further in real-time with semantic segmentation via AI neural network. This allows the camera to be contextually aware of faces, facial features, hair, clothes, skies and more – and optimize them individually, as well as supporting 8K HDR @ 60FPS. The Samsung ISOCELL HP3, the first 200MP image sensor is optimized for Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and Sony Semiconductor Solutions is the first to develop quad digital overlap HDR technology that is fine-tuned for the chipset.

Of course, mobile gaming is also supported and the new Snapdragon Elite Gaming is heavily featured. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 includes real-time hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which will allow mobile gamers to experience photorealistic human characters in their games with the world’s first mobile-optimized support for Unreal Engine 5 Metahumans Framework on Snapdragon. Its upgraded Qualcomm Adreno GPU delivers up to 25% faster performance* and the Qualcomm Kryo CPU enables up to 40% more power efficiency*.

In moving towards the 5G era, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 features Snapdragon X70 5G Modem-RF System with Qualcomm 5G AI Processor that will allow a device to go further in 5G download and upload speeds, coverage, latency, and power efficiency. This is the first Snapdragon platform to support 5G+5G/4G Dual-SIM Dual-Active, which harnesses the power and flexibility of two 5G SIMs at once. It also has Qualcomm FastConnect 7800, offering the lowest latency WiFi 7 and dual Bluetooth connectivity.

Last but not least, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 supports Snapdragon Sound technology which features spatial audio with dynamic head-tracking, support for 48kHz lossless music streaming and provide latency at 48ms. The chipset is also safeguarded with Snapdragon Secure, offering the latest in isolation, cryptography, key management, attestation, and more.

This new mobile platform will be adopted by global OEMs and brands including ASUS Republic of Gamers, HONOR, iQOO, Motorola, nubia, OnePlus, OPPO, REDMAGIC, Redmi, SHARP, Sony Corporation, vivo, Xiaomi, XINGJI/MEIZU, and ZTE, with the first commercial devices expected by the end of 2022. For more information, please visit the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 webpage. Livestream replays will also be available at Snapdragon Summit Event Hub.

*Performance comparisons are made against the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform


Here's a summary of everything you need to know from Sony's State of Play announcement

Sony's State of Play was announced a few hours ago and if you missed out on the latest announcement, no worries. In this article, we have compiled the top video games to look out for that are coming to the PlayStation 5 (and PS4). So without further ado, here's what you can look forward to.

As rumoured for many months, it was inevitable that Capcom was going to remake another popular title from the Resident Evil series. Following the success of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, Resident Evil 4 was finally announced with the latest software gen and is headed to the PS5. The launch is scheduled for 24 March 2023.

Speaking of Resident Evil 4, there is also a VR2 version coming soon but no date was announced. On top of that, Resident Evil 8: Village, The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, Chapter 2 Retribution, No Man's Sky and Horizon VR: Call of the Mountain are in development for VR2.

It's also worth noting that Horizon: Forbidden West has a major update coming. This includes Performance Mode, Transmog, Reset Skills, an Ultra Hard Difficulty mode for the hardcore fans, and a New Game+ mode. The update is now available to download.

Even after many years, the game is still celebrated as one of the best superhero games. Now, PC gamers will finally get a taste of it when the Remastered version is coming this year. We assume it will be released on Steam and Epic Games Store on 12 August 2022. Currently, Sony's exclusive games such as Death Stranding, God of War, Horizon: Zero Dawn and Final Fantasy VII Remake are already on Steam.

Remember the PS5 game where you get to play as a cat? Well, there's a new trailer and it shows more than what we think. Not only is it coming on the PS5 but the PS4 as well on 19 July 2022 which is really soon. PS Plus members on Premium and Deluxe can also get to play Stray for free when it releases on the date.

There was very little that we know of the game when it was first announced. But we do know that it is the spiritual successor of the popular horror game Dead Space and the new trailer certainly showed that. It will be launching soon on 2 December 2022 for the PS5 and PS4.

We got a brand new look at arguably the most popular and influential fighting game franchise - Street Fighter 6. It's coming in 2023 but weren't told of the month, which tells us that we shouldn't be expected to appear so early next year. Confirmed characters for Street Fighter 6 include fan favourite Ryu, Chun Li, as well as Luke and Jamie as the new face for the latest entry. It will be available for the PS5 and PS4.

Last but not least, Sony saved the best for the last which is FF16. We finally got to see lots of details and the gorgeous cinematic scenes of various characters and summons. It will be launching in the summer of 2023 which is a year onwards from now.

Before we end, there are other indie games coming on the PS5 and PS4 too. There's Rollerdrome coming on 16 August as an action-packed shooting game while you are rollerblading. Eternights is an interesting mix of action and dating SIM that's coming in 2023. Tunic looks like an RPG puzzle game scheduled for 27 September 2022 and finally, Season: A letter to the future will arrive in Autumn 2022.

So which PS5/PS4 game are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's a throwback of our HONOR 20 launch in London: A peek at the HONOR 20 camera capabilities

If you're still on the fence about buying the HONOR 20, here's a peek at the camera capabilities of the device. Follow Abel in his vlog shot entirely on the HONOR 20 device as he roams around London. The smartphone does pretty good in terms of video and even better in terms of photography. Personally, my favourite bit about the HONOR 20 is definitely the ultra-wide angle camera - I mean, look at the colour and angle!

For those of you not up to speed, the HONOR 20 features a quad rear camera setup with 16MP (Super Wide Angle) + 48MP (Sony IMX 586) + 2MP (Depth Assist) and another tiny 2MP sensor for Macro shots. The selfie camera comes with a respectable 32MP sensor. In addition, tech specs of the device of the device include the Kirin 980 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, a 6.26 inch punch hole display and a 3750mAh battery capacity. You can check out our full review of the device here. Keep up with the latest HONOR news on the TechNave app on iOS and Android!


ASUS Malaysia announces availability of PadFone S (PF500KL) for RM899

ASUS Malaysia have announced that their much teased super smartphone, the ASUS PadFone S (PF500KL) is now available in Malaysia. The PadFone S offers a number of high-end features including a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 4G LTE-A Cat4 connectivity, NFC, Qi wireless charging, a new ISP enabled 13MP PixelMaster camera and both shock and water resistance. All of these flagship features are available for just RM899 and it can slot into the 9-inch full HD 4G LTE tablet dock called the PadFone S Station which is separately priced at RM499. Both are available at authorized distributors around Malaysia and should offer an awesome all-on-one experience. The full tech specs and features list can be seen below along with some videos:

The ASUS PadFone S official hands-on video, water resistance and drop tests included!


Here's a tutorial on how to create your own sticker on WhatsApp Web

Just yesterday, we wrote that WhatsApp was working on adding a Sticker Maker and it's official. Starting today onwards, WhatsApp users can now make their own custom stickers but at the moment, it only works for WhatsApp Web for now.

So how do you make your own custom sticker on WhatsApp Web? It's quite simple, all you have to do is select the attachment (it's the paperclip icon) button in any chat then select Sticker. After that, feel free to upload any photo from your computer to get started. From there, you can outline and crop the photo into a stick and add emojis or texts to it. You may refer to the screenshots below as your guide.

According to Meta, the Sticker Maker will be rolling out in the coming week on WhatsApp Desktop. There's still no update for the WhatsApp mobile version yet so let's just be patient and wait for it.

That's it, folks. Have fun with it and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's a video guide on picking the right iPhone 11 series is for you

In this video, Natasha will guide you through how to pick the best iPhone 11 variant for you. This is due to the fact that there are various factors that contributes to the choices you make when purchasing a smartphones such as budget, use case, and features. To go into more detail, the iPhone 11 series was recently unveiled on 11 September 2019 in the USA. They can be purchased via telcos, as well as authorised distributors in Malaysia.

The iPhone 11 series comes in 3 different variants, including the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, as well as the iPhone 11 Pro Max. In terms of the tech specs, all the variants come equipped with Apple’s latest A13 Bionic chipset with a maximum storage of up to 512GB. Not only that but the Pro, as well as the Pro Max variant if the first smartphone to come with a triple camera setup in the rear.

Which iPhone 11 variant would be you going for? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Here's a video on how the Honor View 20 could save your skin while taking pictures

In this video, we'll be following Keegan, Abel and their lovely T-Rex model in a photoshoot situation and how the Honor View 20 could help make the photographer’s life easier. If you're interested in getting this smartphone, do drop their official website or any authorised dealer in Malaysia.

To go into detail regarding the tech specs of the the device. The Honor View 20 comes equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, 48MP + PDAF + 3D Time of Flight sensor in the rear, 25MP front-facing selfie camera, 6.4-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery.


Here's a video on how you could solve crimes with the Honor View 20

In this video, we follow two unlikely detectives on their investigation of a mysterious murder. With the help of the HONOR View 20, they’ve managed to crack the case thanks to the AI Ultra Clarity camera, which provides clear images even when cropped in.

In terms of the tech specs, the HONOR View 20 comes equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, 6.4-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, 48MP + TOF sensors in the rear, 25MP front-facing selfie camera and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery.


Here's all the notable 5G smartphones and technologies unveiled during MWC2019

The Mobile World Congress 2019 which was held in Barcelona, Spain saw many releases as well as technological advancements, particularly in 5G. This new network brings many benefits over the current 4G network such as lower latency, higher bandwidth, lower battery consumption and more. Here’s a list of 5G capable smartphones released during the event.

Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Edition, which was unveiled alongside the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S10 series as well as the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Spec wise, it seems to have a larger 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset along with a Snapdragon X50 Modem with 5G connection capabilities.

As of now, Samsung has yet to officially announce the price as well as the availability of the Galaxy S10 5G. However, there were hints stating that the device could be available in South Korea starting from April 2019.

Xiaomi also released their very Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, which housed the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with the Snapdragon X50 modem. They also gave a short demonstration by performing a video call to another person on the 5G network, which they have commented that the experience felt smooth and clear with no lag.

They also stated that the smartphone mentioned is capable of reaching network speeds of up to, or even more than 2Gbps. In terms of the price of the Mi Mix 3 5G, Xiaomi has announced that the device will be priced starting from 599 Euros(~RM2771), and it will be available starting May 2019.

The Huawei’s first foldable 5G smartphone, Huawei Mate X has also made its debut during MWC2019 equipped with a folding display, and 5G capabilities thanks to Huawei’s very own Balong 5000 modem built inside. Based on our hands-on coverage, the device not only looks attractive and intuitive, but it also has a larger display of 8-inches as compared to Samsung’s 7.3-inches. The only drawback I could see from the Mate X is the very steep price point of 2299 Euros(~RM10625).

Next on the list is the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, which is expected to be available in China as well as the European region. No plans of the device coming to Malaysia or even the South East Asian market, for now.

Last but not least, OPPO has also showcased their 5G smartphone as well as various technologies they have developed such as 5G cloud gaming, which utilizes a more powerful host computer to handle game logic as well as rendering game textures then stream it to the smartphone via 5G. OPPO plans to make phones equipped with these features, and technology available in the middle of 2019.

Showing off the 5G game streaming capabilities

With Qualcomm leading the way in terms of 5G connectivity, we can expect further improvements and increased in 5G coverage around the world in the near future. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Here's an exclusive Referral Code you can claim for the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G & Galaxy A34 5G

It's been less than a week since the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G pre-orders went live last week. If you are still considering getting either one (or two), we got good news for you as we are offering promo Referral Codes.

Not exactly a discount promo, but if you use the Referral Code - TNGA34545G - you will be entitled to redeem one (1) 35W PD Power Adapter Duo worth RM99 when you enter the referral code on Samsung Malaysia Online Store. You better be quick, though, as the validity period is only until 30 April 2023 while stocks last.

Of course, there are terms and conditions for using the Referral Code. Do make sure you read them below to be clear:

If you want to know more about the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G, you can check out our news coverage right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's an exclusive promo code for purchasing the OPPO A98 5G on day 1

In just two days' time, the OPPO A98 5G will go on sale in the Malaysian market on 19 May 2023. To celebrate the occasion, OPPO Malaysia is offering several promotional offers including a promo code just for our readers.

Specifically for TechNave readers, you will be entitled to redeem one OPPO Band worth RM159 in addition to all the first sale benefits by using the promo code AUntukSemua. As long as you show the code at any My OPPO Space and OPPO Brand Store, then you're all set. The validity period is only until 31 May 2023, or while stocks last.

On top of the promo code, customers who purchase the OPPO A98 5G starting on 19 May will be eligible to receive gifts worth up to RM218 which include a True Wireless Earbuds and 1+1-year warranty. Additionally, My OPPO Members will also be entitled to receive additional reward vouchers from Baskin Robbins, Zus Coffee, and Secret Recipe upon purchase of OPPO A98 5G, which are redeemable on the My OPPO App.

Coming Dreamy Blue and Cool Black for RM1399, the first sale promo is available at all My OPPO Space, OPPO Brand Stores, OPPO Official Online Store, OPPO Authorized Dealers, OPPO Authorised Online Store, Chain Store Partners and E-comm partners.

To recap some of the tech specs, the A98 features a Snapdragon 660 chipset, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz LCD and a 5000mAh battery pack. You can check out the rest of the features on our news coverage right here or visit the official web portal by OPPO here.


Here's an iPhone lifehack trick of moving multiple apps to another page at one go

When it comes to user interface experience, iOS users tend to have a more simplified feature without much customization. While the latest iOS 14 allows iPhone users to make sure of widgets (which existed on Android a long time ago), what we didn't know was that you can actually move multiple apps to another page effortlessly.

We aren't sure if it already existed in the previous iOS 13 software but this discovery got blown up on TikTok by kevin_benjis. To move the apps you want, you just have to simply press hold on a certain app and tap "Edit Home Screen". After that, hold the selected wiggling app and tap on the others that you want to bring over. Voila, magic!

Moving multiple apps from one page to another has always been a hassle for iPhone users, so finding out this trick just today is just mindblowing. If you only just discovered this today, share this with your friends and family who are using an iPhone too. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com


Here's an unboxing video of the iPhone 12 Pro Max Clone featuring a quad rear camera

While waiting for Apple to announce the second Apple Event this month, a YouTuber called zollotech just did an unboxing video of an iPhone 12 Pro Max clone. Obviously, this shouldn't be the final product but it is one of the prototypes that the company was working on. Let's see how this iPhone clone tally with the rumours that we have read.

So to no one's surprise, the iPhone Clone looks similar to the current iPhone 11 Pro Max as well as another iPhone 12 Pro Max prototype. On the iPhone Clone, it sports a quad rear camera setup instead of three and the sides are non-curved just as the rumours say. The ports and buttons remain the same, and it's also notable that the bezels are rather thick compared to the current iPhone.

Upon booting up the iPhone Clone, the software was running on iOS 14 in Mandarin as it was manufactured in China, but the host switched to English to continue the video. From there, he went to visit several apps such as the camera with a new zooming UI, the photo app, App Store, iMessage and others. After that, he went back talking about the design saying how comfortable it is to hold thanks to the side design that the iPhone 5 has, which he also took out to compare.

So what do you think of the iPhone Clone? As aforementioned, this is probably one of the prototypes that Apple was working on and the quad rear camera was one of the earliest proposals that we can remember. Anyway, let us know what you think in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's another 10,000mAh battery smartphone and it's below ~RM900 only

It was only recently that we wrote a piece of news that there is an Oukitel smartphone packing a 10,000mAh battery, well, turns out that there is another competitor and it's none other than DOOGEE. For those unfamiliar, DOOGEE is a China smartphone brand that tried to enter the Malaysia market many years ago but never saw a breakthrough. Anyway, they just recently announced their own 10,000mAh battery phone - the DOOGEE S88 Pro.

That huge battery capacity isn't just for show, though. According to their official website, this S88 Pro can last up to 200 hours of standby (result may vary on usage), 19 hours from playing graphics intense 3D games, 27 hours of music playback, 18 hours of video playback, and finally, 23 hours of network call. Moreover, it can also act as a charging station for other smartphones and features a reverse wireless charging but at just 5W charging capacity only, whereas the wireless charging is at 10W.

Similar to Oukitel, the body build is rather rugged and said to be able to withstand from 2 metres of dropping above thanks to the MIL-STD-810G grade protection. Besides dropping to the group, the phone also features an IP68 water and dust resistant so you don't need to worry about the phone being spoiled easily. In fact, they even claimed that it's water-proof because the phone has an inner spot glue + sealing ring inside the USB C port.

In terms of tech specs, the S88 Pro sports a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, 6.3-inch Corning Gorilla Glass display (FHD), 6GB of RAM, 128GB ROM, Android 10 out of the box as well as a 21MP + 8MP + 8MP triple rear camera with Sony sensors. There's also NFC and the fingerprint sensor is side-mounted.

You can actually find the S88 Pro online on either AliExpress or DOOGEE Mall and it's actually on discount right now. Initially priced at $299.99, the discount is now at $199.99 which is roughly around ~RM855 which is really cheap considering the tech specs and features. Too bad DOOGEE doesn't have a strong market presence in Malaysia.

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


ASUS Malaysia announces new Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) with ASUS ZenUI and redesign

ASUS Malaysia recently announced their new refreshed ASUS Fonepad 7 variant for their range of 7-inch tablets with 3G connectivity and phone capabilities. Bearing the model number FE170CG, this Fonepad 7 version offers a number of new features and tech specs over the previous version. This includes a narrower look than before, utilizing slimmer bezels for an overall width of just 11cm so you can hold this new Fonepad 7 in a one-handed grip more comfortably. Featuring the new ASUS ZenUI interface that comes with various other software features the refresh also offers tech specs which include the following:

Available in black, blue, red and white, the new ASUS Fonepad 7 or FE170CG is priced at RM499 for the 4GB storage version and RM599 for the 8GB storage version. It should be available at all major retailers.


Here's another way to dry your phone if you drop it in water

The traditional way of drying your smartphone if it drops in water is to take out the battery and chuck it into a bag of rice to dry it. Here’s another interesting way to dry your device, especially if it doesn’t come with a IP68 rating.

GM of Xiaomi, Li Weixing found this method when he accidentally dropped his Xiaomi Mi 9 in some water. And as we know, the Mi 9 does not come with an IP68 rating. Not having much time, he took the phone with him to work and still used it regardless if it was still wet with a barely functioning touch screen.

What he did to dry his phone is pretty interesting. He placed the device under the sun and played music continuously through it all day. It seems like the method moved the air in and around the device, ensuring that the moisture would leave the smartphone. By nightfall, the phone was working perfectly once more. So what do you do when your smartphone gets wet? Keep up with the latest tech news and happenings on TechNave.com!


Here's every official Steam Sales date for 2023

From time to time, Steam would have its seasonal sales for a few months. For those unfamiliar, it would typically happen in spring, summer, autumn and winter. We usually would have to wait for insider leaks on when the next sales come but it seems that it's not necessary anymore.

On the Steam community forum, the Steam Team just posted its official Steam Sales and other promotions happening this year. The first Spring Sale will be happening in less than a month's time, which is on March 16 until 23. Summer Sale will begin in the middle of the year as expected, on the 29th of June until the 13th of July.

The following two major seasonal sales will be at the end of the year. The Autumn Sale is on 21 - 28 November, and last but not least, the Winter Sale which is the biggest one of them all, will begin on 21 December until 4 January 2024. On top of that, there are a couple of Fest sales in between as seen in the chart below.

For those unaware, the Fest sales are built around a particular theme or game category. For example, Puzzle Fest includes many puzzle-themed games, Sports Fest is for sports video games, and Scream Fest are for horror game fans. You get the drill.

If you would like to read the full announcement, you can visit the page right over here. Save up your money for your next wanted games, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's everything that was unveiled on the first day of Google I/O 2019

The first day of Google I/O 2019 happened today with brand new innovations. The Google Nest Hub Max, Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL smartphones and an upgrade of the Google Voice Assistant and Android Q were some of the hot topics today.

If you missed out, no worries! Here’s everything that was announced during the event today!

Google Home is an ecosystem of many products to make your home better. The Nest Hub Max is part of this ecosystem. It is a 10 inch smart control display that allows users to operate many of the electronics in their homes such as the TV, music player, lights and more.

The device comes equipped with a Nest Cam wide lens for better Google Duo calls. If you’re worried about your privacy, Google has implemented a “privacy switch” to the device so that the camera and microphone can only be used when users want to without worrying about privacy breaches when they aren’t around.

The Google Nest Hub Max is priced at USD$229 (~RM949) and is currently only available in the UK, US and Australia. Let’s hope this device makes an appearance here soon because I am dying to say “Hey Google, turn off the lights” before I go to bed at night instead of turning off the lights and running into my bed frightened.

Looks like the Google Voice Assistant got a massive upgrade today. Previously, about 100GB of data is needed just to command things to the Google Voice Assistant which results in a delay when it comes to getting a response. Now, the data has been reduced to only a mere 500MB and is pre-installed on devices, allowing for faster responses - specifically, 10x faster than before.

There is no need to say “Hey Google” repeatedly before mentioning a command. The AI is also smart enough to compose an email and reply to a text while accepting voice commands from you as it can now differentiate between composing a text or email and a command. The Google Voice Assistant also opens up another world for those with disabilities as it can now respond to voice calls and read out messages to the user.

Want to hit the road? Just mention “Hey Google, let’s drive”  and your device will launch Google Maps alongside a host of other shortcuts such as the airport (if you have an upcoming flight), a restaurant you’ve reserved as well as music players, podcasts and more. You can also have the voice assistant fill up forms for ticket purchases, flights and even car rentals based on your plans saved on your device.

The Google Voice Assistant also allows for adding information of those closest to you to personalize your experience on your device. Now, if you want to find your way to your mother’s home, simply mention “Hey Google, direct me to mom’s house” and it will promptly send you on your way there instead of some other place called “Mom’s House”.

Manuel Bronstein, vice president of Google Assistant Products, said: "We may see a world where talking to the system is much faster than clicking on the phone." This voice assistant will first be launched on the upcoming Google Pixel 4 before coming onto any Android devices.

The Android Q will be getting a few new quality of life updates for a better user experience. Among the features we can expect to see on Android Q soon includes:

Android Q’s beta will first be tested on 15 smartphone brands first before it is released to other devices. Smartphone brands that will be participating in the beta include the Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, ASUS, Huawei, Sony, Nokia, OPPO, vivo, Realme and more. You can see the full list of brands in the photo below.

Usually when someone searches the word “White shark” on Google, you’ll find yourself with some images, definitions and links to websites that explain what a white shark is. Now, imagine if you’re studying the white shark and you’re able to see the animal right in front of your eyes.

Well, Google is implementing just this. Sort of. With the AR Lens, users can now see a 3D model of the subject in the real world. All users have to do is press on the AR button on the search result page and you can freely enlarge or rotate the subject.

Google Lens is a feature on the Google Camera. It can now perform real time translation tasks simply by pointing the camera at any text of any language supported. Also, you can point the camera at restaurant menus and it will highlight which dishes are the most popular at the location which definitely helps if you’re an indecisive person.

And that wraps up day one of Google I/O 2019. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for day 2 tomorrow!


Here's everything you need to know Celcom's Xpax Unlimited Prepaid plans from RM12

Within a week, Maxis came under fire by the Internet for not being transparent in their latest Hotlink prepaid offering. Now it's Celcom's turn and they quietly released their own Unlimited Prepaid plans. According to their website, there are 2 plans which are the Unlimited 7 days and Unlimited 30 days for RM12 and RM35 respectively, as well as the new Ultra Hour Pass Unlimited Internet Pass.

Upon digging more information from their website, both Unlimited Prepaid plans are almost identical in terms of features. Both plans have unlimited calls to all network and of course, an unlimited data plan which the name suggests, as well as a hotspot add-on. Speaking of hotspot, the 7 days will come with free 1GB hotspot data whereas the latter will have a free 3GB hotspot data. If you want to top-up, both offer the same RM1/1GB per day and RM3/5GB for 3 days.

If you're thinking of whether the Unlimited Prepaid plans are uncapped, the answer is no. As mentioned in the terms and condition (which you should read), the Internet speed is capped at 3Mbps and you can't roll over your data. That said, if you want an uncapped Internet speed experience, you can still subscribe to the Ultra Hour Pass Unlimited Internet from as low as RM1 for an hour or up to RM8 for 24 hours.

Unlike Hotlink's prepaid Internet data cap, Celcom's new Unlimited Prepaid plan has no quota limitations. However, it's still under the Fair Usage Policy (FUP) so that also means the company have the right to manage your bandwidth. By the way, there is also a new auto-renew feature which the plan is renewed at the end of the 7th day for the Weekly Internet Pass, or the 30th day for the Monthly Internet Pass respectively.

To learn more, you can visit their official webpage right here. Stay tuned for more local telco news at TechNave.com.


Here's everything you need to know about Android 12 Beta preview

Google I/O is back once again this year and Google did a bunch of announcements on just day one. Of course, the most important highlight of them all is about Android 12 and it seems that the beta is still ongoing. Without further ado, here's everything you need to know about Android 12 beta preview.

From the livestream, Google said that the Android 12 beta has been released and is built on the theme of personalisation and making your devices work better together. Just as the previous Android 12 sneak peek video showcased, it has the biggest design change from all of its predecessors in terms of colours, shapes and motion. This means that Android 12 users will be able to personalise any custom colour choices and redesigned widgets to their preference.

In terms of motion, the animations definitely look more fluid than before. It is said that Android devices can be faster and more responsive with better power efficiency, but it may have to depend on the CPU. In Google's case, they have made some improvements by reducing the CPU time for core system services and big cores by the system server by up to 22% and 15% respectively.

The notification section got a drastic change as well. When pulled down, you can see your notifications, quick settings and even the power button. Google has included Google Pay and Home Controls, though I doubt that we would be seeing Google Pay anytime soon in Malaysia. Nevertheless, you can still customise it to your liking. Android 12 also has a new Privacy dashboard so that you can monitor and make informed choices on how much private information your apps can access.

There are so much more to discover about Android 12 but that's the gist of it. If you would like to know more, you can visit the official Android 12 beta page right over here to check it out. What do you think of Android 12 so far? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's everything you need to know about Nintendo shutting down the 3DS & Wii U eShop

If you still play on your old Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, you probably have heard the news that Nintendo is planning to shut down the eShop in March 2023. You may have a lot of questions too if you can still play your games or not. Well, here's everything you need to know.

In March 2023, the eShop for the New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, Wii U Deluxe, and Wii U Basic will be discontinued. That means you won't be able to purchase nor download any games by that time. Furthermore, you also can't use a credit card to add funds to your account for those consoles.

That said, gamers will still be able to redeem download codes until late March 2023. But later on 29 August 2022, it will no longer be possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. There won't be any changes planned for Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.

For the Nintendo Network ID wallet, gamers who link it with their Nintendo Account wallet with the Nintendo Switch family of systems can use the shared balance to purchase content on any of these systems until late March 2023. After that, the balance can only be used to purchase content for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.

Lastly, Nintendo said that even after March 2023, it is still possible to redownload (note: not download) games and DLC, receive software updates and enjoy online play on the Wii U and 3DS family of systems. If you would like to read the Q&A section, you can go over to this website here.

Do you still play the 3DS and Wii U? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's everything you need to know about OPPO's first-ever foldable phone - the Find N

Today, OPPO showcased another device at the OPPO INNO Day 2021 - the OPPO Find N. This is the company's first-ever foldable phone and looks exactly what we think it would look like. Without further ado, here's what you should know about the Find N.

For starters, the outer display is quite short as previously teased. It measures 5.49-inches only but with an 18:9 aspect ratio. When unfolded, it becomes 7.1-inches with an 8.4:9 aspect ratio. Both displays have a cutout camera placed at a different position and OPPO also boasted of its minimal crease which is most impressive.

The OPPO Find N also has its own FlexForm Mode factor as well, which can stay in the form from 50 to 120-degrees. OPPO has assured that its 12-layer UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) display structure has gone through 200,000 folds from lab tests. The AMOLED display is able to support a 120Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness as well.

OPPO made not two but three colour variants - black, white and purple. As you can already guess, it can perform a split-screen preview window as well as some new zoom functions. OPPO is calling this the two-finger split and four-finger zoom function. Below is the official tech specs list of the Find N:

In terms of pricing, it will begin selling in China first with two variants - 7699 Yuan (~RM5116) and 8999 Yuan (~RM5979) for the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB model respectively. So what do you think of the OPPO Find N? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's everything you need to know about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2

If you missed hanging around past midnight a few hours ago, we got some news for you. In the season of remastered games, the legendary Tony Hawk's Pro Skater has been announced as the latest addition. Promptly dubbed as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, the remastered edition is scheduled to be released on 4 September 2020 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Epic Games Store).

As the name suggests, the remastered edition will comprise of the 1st and 2nd Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games. This includes all the classic maps such as The Hangar, The School and more, as well as awesome music soundtracks with the likes of Rage Against The Machine and Papa Roach (YAS). In terms of graphics improvement, the comparison is a huge jump and players will be able to play the game in glorious 4K resolution.

Of course, you will also get to play legendary pro skaters well like Tony Hawk himself, Chad Muska, Rodney Mullen, Jamie Thomas, Bucky Lasek, and many many more. If you and your friends are planning to get it, you can face each other off in a multiplayer mode and we also heard that you will get to customize your own skate park which is pretty cool.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 is being developed by Vicarious Visions, they are the same company who brought the classic Crash Bandicoot back to life with the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy and Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled. But what do you think? Are you looking forward to the remastered edition? Stay tuned for more trending game news at TechNave.com.


Here's everything you need to know about Windows 11

Just past midnight, Microsoft finally revealed Windows 11 and there's a lot to talk about. From the user interface to apps, you may have been sleeping through the night but we got you covered. Here is everything you need to know about Windows 11 below!

For starters, Windows 11 will be available on new PCs and through a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs later this year (go here to check if yours is eligible for the upgrade or not). As previously seen in the leaked photos, the Start button is now located at the centre of the screen and will show users recent files that were previously viewed across different platforms or devices which includes Android or iOS.

Microsoft is also introducing better user interface designs such as Snap Layouts, Snap Groups and Desktops. This allows users to organize their windows and optimize their screens to enjoy the flexibility of multiple windows and apps at the same time. If you choose Desktops, users can customize spaces for each aspect of their lives, such as work, gaming, or school, and easily switch between them.

Apparently, you can add Widgets in Windows 11 now that provides a curated news feed powered by an AI from Microsoft Edge. Or if you prefer, you can personalize the Widgets to your own preference and there's an all-new Microsoft store as well. For the first time, Android apps will be available in the Microsoft Store via the Amazon App store.

Microsoft also stated that Windows 11 is designed to be a secure operating system perfect for hybrid work and learning. It has new built-in security technologies and provides a Zero Trust-ready operating system to protect data and access across devices. For gaming, gamers will be provided with:

Moreover, Microsoft integrated Microsoft Teams into the Taskbar so that users can connect with their friends and family across Windows, Android and iOS. If one doesn't have the Teams app, users can still connect with them via two-way SMS. Microsoft Team features got simplified as well. For example, allowing users to start presenting or muting themselves directly from the Taskbar.

For developers and creators looking to create a more open ecosystem with Windows 11, they can access independent software vendors apps (ISVs) to bring in their apps to the Microsoft Store (works on Win32 or Progressive Web App (PWA). Developers can keep 100% of their commerce revenue and App developers can still use Microsoft’s commerce ecosystem with a competitive revenue share of 85/15.

So far, these are the highlighted functions of Windows 11. If you would like to read more, you can visit the official Microsoft blog site right here to check it out. What do you think of Windows 11? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Here's everything you need to know about the new MAE by Maybank app and MAE Visa Debit card

It's been more than a year since MAE by Maybank was introduced in Malaysia. To further enhance the finance experience, the company have officially launched a new MAE by Maybank app as well as a new MAE Visa Debit card to help Malaysians take charge of their daily money management. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Before we begin on the app and card, it's important to note that the MAE app will replace the Maybank2U app eventually, as Maybank have embedded Maybank2U within this new app. For the time being, the new app will give the users the chance to get used to the new experiences. There is no fixed timeline when Maybank will eventually stop offering the existing Maybank2u app.

Starting with the new MAE Visa Debit card, this card complements the MAE eWallet and features a few benefits such as competitive foreign exchange rates and other rewards from locally and overseas via ATMs. For overseas usage, the MAE eWallet will auto-convert to the country where the user is in, adding convenience to know how much the item is available. Interested customers may apply for the debit card (RM8) via the MAE app and it will be delivered to their homes.

As for the brand new MAE by Maybank app, it is a new ecosystem designed by the company to assist Malaysians to manage their finance as aforementioned. One of the features that do this is the Expenses tab, providing the users with a view of what they have spent from Maybank cards to QR transactions and many more. Furthermore, there's also a Tabung feature that helps Maybank users to save up in a "fun" way and can even do so with friends and family towards a goal. There are no charges for using Tabung.

On top of that, Maybank also introduced Makan Mana Wheel that helps Malaysians to decide where to eat and enjoy promotions with their partner merchants. There are also three new micro-spending Boosters which are:

The MAE by Maybank2u app is available for download from the Google Play and Apple App Store. Existing Maybank customers are only required to undergo a simple security set-up, after which they can start using the app immediately from all their Maybank accounts automatically. Non-Maybank customers are able to conveniently open a MAE wallet via the app and complete the application without having to visit a branch as well.

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


ASUS Malaysia announces the arrival of super thin ASUS Chi hybrid tablet notebooks

(from left to right) Sumner Lemon, Country Manager for Intel Malaysia and Singapore, Jimmy Lin, System Country Manager, ASUS Malaysia and Frank Wang, Notebook Product Manager, ASUS Malaysia flanked by models with the ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi and ASUS ZenBook UX305

ASUS Malaysia has just announced their new super thin ASUS Transformer Book Chi range of tablets for Malaysia. Coming with three models, namely the ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi, ASUS Transformer Book T100 Chi and ASUS Transformer Book T90 Chi the new tablet hybrid notebook computers are powered by Intel Core M and Bay Trail processors. Unfortunately, only the Transformer Book T300 and Transformer Book T100 will be made available for Malaysia. The fan-less design allows for a slimmer and thinner profile resulting in a more lightweight tablet and notebook computer hybrid while the all-aluminum one-piece design gives the devices a premium look and feel. For now, only the ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi is available at RM3199 but the T100 Chi is expected to arrive in April or May for a yet undisclosed amount. In related news, the ASUS ZenBook UX305 was also released at RM2999. Featuring an Intel Core M processor and the same fanless ultra-thin design both it and the Chi are now thinner (and more affordable) devices than the recent Apple MacBook. Check out the full tech specs and features list below:

The ASUS Transfomer Book T300 Chi up close and hands-on

Featuring a chamfered edge with flat and thin design, the ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi looks and feels like a premium device

The ASUS ZenBook UX305 offers a similar flat and thin design at a more affordable price

According to ASUS Malaysia the ASUS Transformer Book Chi T300 and ASUS ZenBook UX305 priced today respectively at RM3199 and RM2999 will not be affected by GST when it comes into effect on 1 April 2015. Instead, the current pricing will be fixed at this amount but we have no information yet whether this also covers devices that have still undisclosed pricing like the ASUS Transformer Book Chi T100.

The ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi and ASUS ZenBook UX305


Here's how AI makes the Samsung Galaxy S10 better but it does have some drawbacks

So far, the feedback on the Samsung Galaxy S10 series has been pretty good. The device also managed to sell more than the Samsung Galaxy S9 series last year. According to Samsung, the great experience is thanks to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) offered by the S10 series.

The company explained that there are two systems that work together to ensure that programs and apps start faster on the device. The smartphone learns its user’s habits and starts doing pre-loading apps that the user often uses. For example, if say after taking a photo you almost immediately head to Instagram. The AI then learns this and will always start pre-loading Instagram whenever you open the camera app which is pretty impressive!

Another system called vRamDisk is the process that does the heavy lifting on your smartphone. Its job is to fetch is the necessary resources from the RAM. With the S10 series on 6GB of RAM to 8GB of RAM, there’s a lot of space for the process to pre-load data.

The AI in the Samsung Galaxy S10 series also go as far as to improve the device’s lifespan. The Adaptive Battery feature keeps your device battery life longer and Samsung’s App Leveling learns which apps are not used a lot and gives them less resources to work with and App Disabler while turns off apps that have not been used in the past 30 days.

However, there are some drawbacks to this AI. Users have been complaining about a bug that involves the proximity sensor of the device. It seems to mistakenly think it is being lifted up and have the screen tapped on while in bags or pockets as it seems to be confused by any kind of motion and touch. So far, a temporary fix for this is to disable “Lift to Wake” or “Tap to Wake”.

Besides that, there is another bug that is even more severe than the first.The Exynos 9820 devices seem to have some kind of problem with battery drain while idle. It seems that receiving VoIP (Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, Viber calls) calls on the Samsung Galaxy S10 series with Exynos 9820 chipsets prevents them from entering a deep sleep while on standby mode. With the issue with the proximity sensor as well, the phone is unable to hit standby mode until it is restarted and will happens again every time you receive a VoIP call. The only solution for that is to restart your device after every VoIP call.

Samsung has responded that they are aware of the issue and are working on a software update to resolve the problem and recommends Galaxy S10 users to keep their software updated with the latest version. Let’s hope they settle this problem sooner rather than later because this seems to be a pretty serious bug. Is your Samsung Galaxy S10 unit affected? Make sure to check out TechNave.com for the latest Samsung news and updates!


Here's how Huawei's Master AI can help even the noobiest photographers capture the perfect photo this New Year's Eve

To all you guys and gals out there whose significant others has casted them away from the title of Instagram boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife/etc, let me just say, I feel you. And now you’re dreading this New Year’s Eve because they might berate you and feel let down every time you take a photo for them, especially when timing is crucial like the stroke of midnight where the fireworks come out. Most New Year’s Eve photos are in low light due to the fact that it is, well, at night. You’d either be at a dimly lit party, a cosy and low lit restaurant or home or even outside in an area overseeing a scenery to catch the fireworks. This is when photos often come out blurry, grainy and dark.

Not to worry though because the Huawei Mate 20 series is here to help with their Master AI. What is this Master AI you ask? Well, it is an Artificial Intelligence, or better known as AI which is designed for photography noobs. It helps users take better photos and understand the different shooting modes available for certain scenarios. Specifically, it has the capability of helping you take photos in over 500 scenarios which is set under 19 categories.

There is no need for you to pull hairs in order to figure out which category works best for your photo. All you have to do is point and shoot at your subject matter and the Master AI will determine which category works best for your photo's composition. Depending on the scenario, it will increase or decrease the image's colour saturation and contrast making the final photo picture perfect! Here are some examples of the Master AI at work!

The Master AI with 'protrait mode' focuses onto your subject matter while blurring out the rest in a soft and subtle manner. This mode is perfect for that couple or solo shot as it can focus on one or two things at once.

Snapping a photo of the last sunset of 2018? The Master AI adjust the colour saturation and contrast, preventing overexposure

The Master AI optimises photos perfectly for live performances, with increased colour contrast and saturation while maintaining shadow.

Group shots with friends and family can be a tad bit tricky, we know, but Huawei’s Leica Ultra Wide Lens alongside the Master AI's ‘group mode’ works hand in hand to deliver the best photo for you. So say goodby to the days of cramped photos, barely recognizable faces and cut out friends with this AI Technology as the Master AI gives you suggestions to help you get the best shot as well as lengthening the frame and then fixing it to make every single person in the photo look good!

Low light shots are where Huawei's Master AI shines. It takes photos with little noise that it is barely noticeable. Even by hand, photos are pristine with no blur and most importantly, photos taken with the help of Huawei's Master AI tends to come out impressively detailed and vibrant, even in the darkest of night. So how exactly does Night mode work? The smartphone takes a photo of the subject matter with its shutter wide open for 4 seconds with a high ISO. It then combines the image data of several photos it captured in quick succession before combining the images and picking out the best parts of the photo and putting it together. Even without a stabilizer, the Artificial Image Stabilisation (AIS), will help steady the camera, resulting in a blur-free photo! So there's no need for you to worry yourself with a tripod or even a gimbal this New Year's Eve just to capture the perfect photo of that special someone and the fireworks.

A normal photo taken by the Mate 20 series

Here's a comparison of a normal shot at night and night mode on the Huawei Mate 20 series. In night mode, the photo is much brighter and details can be seen clearer from the building as well as the lit up signs to the reflection of the puddles on the ground as opposed to the normal shot which is pretty great in its own right but a lot darker with less detail due to the shadows. The Huawei Mate 20 series is able to capture impressive detailing even in puddles and water due to it's sensitive sensor which has an ISO of up to 102400. With it, it is able to capture more light than most devices, resulting in a brighter, detailed photo and true to life photo.

Making sure that your photo is straight and perfectly aligned is also an important step in photography. The Master AI will tell you when your photo is lopsided by displaying an on-screen prompt. In addition, it will even let moving objects pass by when you are taking a photo so that your shot is not interrupted.

It’s the little things that matter and Huawei’s Master AI allows you to experience the moment by quickly getting you the perfect shot so that you don’t spend your New Year’s Eve fiddling with your smartphone's camera and manually editing photos. Simply snap and share the photos of your perfect final night of 2018 with the world. If you’re interested in trying out Huawei’s Master AI for yourself, you can head on over to any Huawei Experience Store. And for more tips and tricks that you can try for yourself on your Huawei smartphone, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Here's how Maxis can solve your SME business WiFi and Internet problems

Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) owners often find that while having good and reliable WiFi and business Internet is really important (its one of the first things customers ask for, and they get upset when it is slow!), it isn't the easiest to manage or set up. Sure, you can do it yourself, or ask a relative to set up some cheap routers with a fast fibre connection from Maxis, but when the Internet becomes slow or when the number of customers who want fast Internet increases, managing business Internet becomes such a big headache.

While Maxis OneBusiness Fibre already offers free wireless Internet backup for your business that ensures you stay connected, here are 3 other ways that Maxis is changing the way SMEs conduct businesses and reducing your business-related headaches.

It's no secret that everyone loves fast WiFi and this also includes your customers AND your staff. We're not pointing fingers at the staff who secretly download the latest movies or drama series, but there's usually no easy way to separate the WiFi bandwidth for your staff and customers using most off-the-shelf routers unless you have a good deal of networking knowledge, and hiring someone to do it for you can be expensive, with a large upfront payment.

Here's where Maxis Managed WiFi comes in. With this self-service portal, you can now separate your 'Staff WiFi' with 'Customer WiFi' by yourself, with Internet quotas and speed limits you can set for each group. There's even an optional special landing page (like big businesses like McDonalds or major hotels have) where you can ask customers to fill in short surveys, subscribe to your newsletter and follow you on social media for free, fast and reliable WiFi Internet.

It's a win-win situation, where you can find out how to improve your business to attract existing customers AND easily manage your WiFi, while customers easily to connect to free WiFi that they all want and need! In addition, you can also get something from those annoying freeloaders who leech of your WiFi and Internet without buying anything. And you know what's the best part? You only need to deal with just one vendor (Maxis) and being one of Malaysia's major Internet providers themselves, they certainly know how to setup reliable Internet.

See this guy? That's the face of a hacker hacking into your system

You might think that you have nothing worth stealing from hackers, but as long as you have customers there will always be someone looking to steal identities and money from your business or customers. Unfortunately, getting good network security on your own can also be very expensive, especially since you'll have to continuously update it (what, you thought hackers will stop looking for new ways to hack?)

Recent events of ransomware attacks have already proven that malicious malware attacks DO happen in Malaysia and it can happen to both big corporations as well as small enterprises. It doesn't help that most malware are also spread unknowingly by both your customers and your staff, as they may get infected if they go to non-secure sites (like online gambling or porn) for their own personal reasons.

As mentioned before, by subscribing to Maxis, you also get access to Maxis' Maxperts teams, who will advise or troubleshoot so you don't have to. These guys are also available 24/7 via the Maxis business contact centre and all are fully trained and certified experts so you can get Internet Security 24/7. Again, all from one vendor (Maxis).

So besides the "one vendor" convenience for all your WiFi troubles and the online 24/7 tech support, there are even more benefits and features for you too. We mentioned that the package has a free wireless back-up Internet which is awesome, but just in case you don't want to lose your data and emails, you can also back them up with Maxis' Cloud Storage and Email for less than the cost of most restaurant meals.

Up to 1TB worth of cloud storage and also 50GB email storage means you can store and share more than a year's worth of company documents and email (most emails would be about 1MB, so 50GB = 50000MB for 50000 1MB emails). You and your staff can then access documents anytime and anywhere, while building up your business profile with a professional email domain (you can finally stop using that [email protected] email).

If you want to know more about these three solutions, as well as the ONEBusiness Fibre plan you can get started with either one of the links provided below too. The registration page can be found in there too, so that's all, folks!

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