All 7000 pre-orders of Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus are now sold-out

The Samsung Galaxy S8 (RRP RM3299) and Galaxy S8 Plus (RRP RM 3699) pre-order went live on Tuesday and all 7000 pre-orders have been snapped up despite it being the largest amount of Samsung Galaxy preorders yet (the Galaxy S7 was 1000 followed up by another 2000). The pre-orders came with freebies worth RM900 including a Limited Edition Starter kit (clear cover, screen protector, wireless charger stand, USB Type-C cable) + 5100 mAh battery pack + Samsung Protection Plus (1-year screen crack protection, 1-time replacement over 12 months, 1-year extended warranty) plan. Proving that price isn't a barrier to the demand for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, if demand continues we expect Samsung Malaysia to either announce a new batch of pre-orders in a bit or set up another pre-order with different freebies included.

If you missed this pre-order or intend to wait, then the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are expected to launch in Malaysia on 5 May 2017. Those who did manage to get the pre-order will get their devices on 4 May 2017. What about you? Managed to get your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus pre-order in? Want another pre-order? Discuss on our TechNave.com Facebook page.


Rumours: HTC One mini 2 (HTC M8 compact) tech specs leaked

While the HTC M8 or next version of the HTC One has been making the rounds on the rumour mill, it appears that HTC may also come out with a HTC One mini 2 version as well. This comes courtesy of @evleaks who has offered up tech specs for the upcoming compact version of the HTC M8. These tech specs include a 4.5-inch display with 720p pixel resolution, a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage + microSD, a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. The major differences with the original HTC One mini are the larger display, processor and cameras with microSD support but do take this with a pinch of salt as it seems rather unlikely that HTC is going to come out with a 13MP UltraPixel camera anytime soon. We'd love to be wrong in this, but it is wiser to be wary when it comes to rumours like this.


Rumours: HTC U 11 specs leak but no headphone jack in sight.

The title says it all. It would seem that HTC is jumping on the no-headphone bandwagon with their upcoming flagship device, the HTC U 11. Instead, the device will include a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter so there’s no need to chuck away those high-end headphones yet.

Perhaps the decision to lose the jack was to make room for a cool new feature dubbed the “Edge Sense” where the phone’s edges are touch sensitive and will be able to perform actions based on maybe gestures or perhaps some squeezing actions. Not much else is known about this feature but we are certainly on our toes for this one.

Other than those two above features, the standard specs are mostly leaked from a snapshot from what looks like to be the retail packaging for the U 11. Below is what we can make out from the image:

5.5” QHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5

12MP f/1.7 main camera with 16MP front camera

Features fingerprint scanner, dual nano SIM docks, IP57 water resistance

Supports 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC

From what it can be seen, the HTC U 11 is going to be quite a powerhouse with really cool features to boot. Especially the Edge Sense feature which will hopefully justify the removal of the headphone jack. Fingers crossed.

With that said, the HTC U 11 will be officially announced in a few weeks on 15 May 2017. However please note that there is no indication that this phone will arrive in Malaysia yet but don’t lose hope and stay tuned to TechNave.com for any news and updates on Malaysian announcement and pricings.


Rumours: HTC U12 renders appear online, sports an infinity display and four cameras

Enjoying HTC’s beautiful, award winning HTC U11 and its near spotless camera along with its revolutionary Edge Sense function? Then you’re going to enjoy this.

Some concept renders have been circulating around the internet, showing what could very well be the next HTC flagship, the HTC U12.

Clearly the HTC U12 shares no design similarity at all with its predecessor, the HTC U11. It has more resemblance of that of the Samsung Galaxy S8 series' Infinity Display with its near bezel-less screen which packs a 5.7-inch 4K display.

The HTC U12 also appear to have dual-camera set ups for both the front and back cameras. No specs have been released for the main camera, but the front camera is speculated to house two 16MP cameras for that perfect selfie.

The back plate of the HTC U12 is reported to be fully metal, unlike the glassy U11. It will also house the mentioned dual-cameras as well as a dual led flash right next to the cameras. Both sides does not seem to have a fingerprint scanner so could we be looking at HTC’s first device using Qualcomm’s under display scanner? Very sneaky. On another note, could the HTC U12 also come with the Edge Sense function? With the success its been having it won't make sense for HTC to rule it out entirely.

Lastly, the alleged specs for the HTC U12 are note exactly over the top as it is expected to be rocking the Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. We are not expecting to see the return of the headphone jack but hey, at least there may be a nice set of JBL speakers positioned at the phone base.

Do take note that these are extremely early rumours so do take them with a pinch of salt. As far as we know most information we have now are very vague and no official leaks or announcements can be seen so far. However if we do smell any news of a Malaysian release or pricings, you can bet on TechNave.com to give you that first hand coverage.


Rumours: HTC Volantis tablet tech specs leaked?

The rumoured HTC Volantis or Flounder is the 8.9-inch tablet from HTC expected to be the last Nexus device from Google. Tech specs and features about this tablet have recently surfaced stating that the Volantis tablet will have tech specs that include a 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor, 5GB of RAM, 64GB storage, 8.9-inch display with 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, an 8MP rear camera, BoomSound speakers and a silver aluminum unibody chassis. Serial leaker @evleaks also revealed a HTC volantis macro shot showing that it could be under the Android silver OS Alpha 1.4 program, making it the first tablet in Google's new Android Silver program. No Malaysia release dates were mentioned but it could come in Q4 of 2014.


Rumours: HTC Zara going to be called HTC Desire 601?

The upcoming midrange smartphone from HTC known as the HTC Zara could be called the HTC Desire 601 (which means the previously rumoured HTC Zara mini could also change it's name as well). This name changing rumour comes from surprisingly accurate serial leaker evleaks who tweeted:

While this frees up the Zara name for a more premium device, the tech specs and features previously mentioned for the HTC Zara (or now Desire 601) are still the same. This includes a 1.2GHz dual-core snapdragon processor, a 4.5-inch display, 1GB of RAM, 8MP camera and an Adreno 305 GPU. Strangely enough, the HTC Zara Mini has already passed Tenaa which is the US FCC equivalent for China. Perhaps the Zara name has always been a codename for the smartphone and the HTC Zara Mini may be the next one to get a name change.


Rumours: HTC Zara offers 4.5-inch screen and Sense 5.5?

Serial leaker evleaks is at it again, this time revealing images and tech specs of the HTC Zara, a mid-range smartphone that may have a 4.5-inch screen and come with the Sense 5.5 user interface. Other tech specs that may come with the HTC Zara include:

While the HTC Zara looks to keep the same look and button placement as the HTC One, this time around the phone may be made from matte plastic, perhaps to lower the price. Unfortunately, no information was available on when the HTC Zara would be available in Malaysia or for how much but we're guessing that it could come along with the HTC One Max in September 2013.


Rumours: HTC is getting IP57 water resistance and dropping the headphone jack

Yesterday, we posted the first leaked image of the HTC U (or Ocean) and while it does look great, there are still some questions of its credibility. Anyway, ROM developer @LlabTooFeR has just given the Internet a tip on what we can expect from HTC, and it turns out that the HTC U will be getting an IP57 water and dust resistance grade.

Ok, so it will be a water and dust resistance phone. So what? Well, what matters is the grading there IP57. At this moment, only a few flagship phones are using IP68 grading which only allows 1 feet under water. IP57 allows the phone to go as deep as 3.3 feet for 30 minutes, without any disturbance to the device. How reliable is this information? Quite legit, as @LlabTooFeR has a good reputation of giving off HTC features that usually end up on the final product.

On the other hand, he also mentioned that HTC is following the path of Apple and Motorola by dropping the 3.5mm headphone, possibly in favour for the IP57 feature. As well as a single SIM and dual SIM variants for the phone. So what do you think? Is installing IP57 water and dust resistance grade on a device even possible? Should HTC keep the headphone jack? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more HTV news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: HTC releases a HTC One M10 teaser?

HTC's announcements at the MWC 2016 went fairly well with the new One X9, Desire 530, Desire 630 , and Desire 825 altogether. And they aren't done yet as they have just released a teaser image hinting what seems to be a HTC One M10 on their Twitter page.

Looking at the teaser, only the #powerof10 and some shiny side edges were shown. Comparing this from our previous One M10 supposedly leaked image, it seems quite comparable and similar. Tech specs-wise, it's rumoured to have Snapdragon 820 or MediaTek processor (depending on the region), 4GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage.

We expect to see more HTC teaser images coming in the next few weeks, so stay tuned for more news at TechNave.


Rumours: HTC's new device will be 6-inch long with no headphone jack

Back in December, HTC released a subtle teaser just saying "For U" along with a reveal date on 12 January 2017. That's just days after CES 2017, and that was nothing else we know apart from the internet's speculation that the device will be called the HTC U Ultra.

Got it from an unverified source but I put that here anyway... #HTC Ocean Note = HTC U Ultra = 6" display = no 3.5mm Jack...

Initially dubbed as the HTC Ocean Note at first, the new name was 'leaked' by Twitter user @OnLeaks on his account, although he said it was an unverified source, users may be triggered by the fact that it might not have a headphone jack and we all know what happens if it's true.

Apart from being 6-inch, it also means that it's likely to adapt a USB Type-C port and will follow the footsteps of Apple. A Taiwanese retailer, Eprice also reported that the phablet will equip a good quality camera and a dual SIM slot that will support 4G for the main slot, and 3G connectivity for the secondary one.

Besides that, HTC might even introduce two new series called Ocean Smart and Ocean Master, Ocean Smart is said to be designed for the mid-range target audience, whereas the Ocean Master is the flagship class with no physical buttons.

12 January will come soon enough, so stay tuned for more HTC news at Technave.com.


Rumours: HTC smartwatch delayed again until coming fall?

If you're a fan of leaks, chances are you've heard of Evan Blass as @evleaks from Twitter known for leaking information and rumours on various gadgets. Earlier this month, it seems that the long awaited HTC smartwatch would be unveiled on 6 June but however, it's delayed by HTC until fall according to Blass's tweet. This isn't the first time by the way.

This marks the third or fourth time that HTC has delayed the wearable, back then in September 2014; HTC was reported to have stopped the development but only to go back again after four months. And since then, the unveiling became an on-and-off thing until today. In terms of tech-specs and features, it's said to have a square display with 360 x 360 resolution with the codename of Halfbeak.

Will we ever see the HTC smartwatch or would it be a myth in the future? Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


All ATMs will not charge interbank withdrawal fee from 6 April onwards

[Update]: All ATMs in Malaysia will not charge the RM1 interbank withdrawal surcharge from 6 April 2020, until the end of the MCO period.

According to Bernama, it seems that any customers from other banks that withdraw money from any of the 2900 Maybank ATMs nationwide, will not be required to pay the RM1 withdrawal fee starting from 6 April 2020 until the end of the Movement Control Order (MCO) order. While there is no information on when the end of the MCO will be, we do know that the government will announce whether it will be extended on 10 April 2020.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on Maybank waiving the interbank the RM1 surcharge? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: HTC to bring the Bolt to the world market?

A Verizon exclusive, the HTC Bolt is basically the HTC One M9 in a newer form factor, and better waterproofing features. The phone itself can be hit or miss to some, but HTC feels that it is ready for the world stage, as a press event by HTC will be happening tomorrow (22 November), where we may see the global HTC Bolt announced.

As a recap, the HTC Bolt comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 SoC, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, 3200 mAh battery, 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie unit, and a 5.5-inch Quad HD screen on the front.

The front runner for the global name seems to be HTC 10 Evo, which may be interesting as the last model that had that name was the HTC Evo 3D which was launched in 2013. We shall wait and see as the event looms near, so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news from HTC to you.


Rumours: HTC to launch their own smartwatch soon

Joining the ranks of Samsung, Apple and ASUS – HTC is reported to launch their own smartwatch sometime this year. While the report states that originally the watch was to be launched with the HTC 10, it has been pushed back to a later date instead.

The report states that the HTC smartwatch should be utilizing the Android Wear operating system but other than that, no other information has been shared on the status of the device. HTC has some experience with wearables with the Under Armour Healthbox, but we will have to wait and see if this experience will translate to a wearable that will look nice and works properly.


Rumours: HTC to release a HTC Vive phone?

A new leaked promotional video from HTC may give some hint on what they are up to for 2017. Not only they are talking about how they can be different with the HTC U series, there is even a possible HTC Vive smartphone. Yes, the same brand that they are using for their 3D ecosystem.

The phone was spotted in their promo video about the CMF Kitchen, where CMF stands for Colour Material Finish. This is where the company tests new materials they would like to use on their future smartphones. One of the phones that was spotted in the promotional video had the Vive branding on it, so it may be that HTC is readying a HTC Vive smartphone to be announced alongside the expected HTC Ocean devices.

What will this smartphone be like? We just have to wait and see this 12th January, as HTC will be holding a launch even then. Until which, stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the HTC Vive.


Rumours : HTC to release the HTC X10 next month, powered by the Helio P10

There is a new report online that states HTC is near to announce a new smartphone, with s model number HTC X10. This new model is said to have MediaTek's P10 SoC in tow when it is released.

The device looks to be a mid-term device thanks to the processor, alongside a decent list of specs. This includes a 1080p display measuring 5.5 inches, 3GB of RAM and a 13 megapixel camera at the back of the device. It may even take some design considerations from the HTC 10.

When it is set to go on sale next month, the price is said to be around RMB 2000 (~RM 1288) so it is decently priced. Will this model come to Malaysia? Stay tuned to TechNave to find out more.


Rumours: Hands-on pictures of Apple iPhone 8 leaks online

While we wait patiently for the Apple WWDC 17 event in June, we continue to get some additional news update about the upcoming iPhone 8 especially on how it looks like. We have already seen plenty of schematic designs, now we got ourselves some hands-on model online.

In this hands-on pictures, the built design is similar to the render concepts online. The vertical camera position is there, cover around by the 2.5D curved edges with OLED display panels. The standard volume rocker and power button are in their standard position as well, along with the dual speaker grill and lightning port at the bottom. Of course, no headphone jack to be spotted.

We expect to see the iPhone 8 in its full glory in September as per tradition, but the sale could be delayed due to the technical complications of the fingerprint sensor under the front glass. Apple is said to be ordering more than 200 million OLED display panels too.

Are you excited about the 10th Anniversary of the iPhone device? Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Hardware specs of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 partially confirmed

We have a partial confirmation from anonymous sources for the specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 7 straight from China. It fits with previous leaks that we have covered previously.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is said to have either a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor (also known as the Snapdragon 823), or a Samsung Exynos 8893. Expect the Exynos to be the model we will see in Malaysia.

Other specs includes a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, 64/128/256GB of storage with a microSD card slot, a 12-megapixel dual-pixel phase-detection rear camera, a 5-megapixel front camera, a 4,000 mAh battery with fast-charging support and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with the new Grace UX.

We should also see USB type C on the phone, as well as a new S-Pen, and Samsung Pay support. We will have more news on the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 leading up to the official launch in August, so stay tuned to TechNave.


Rumours: Harman audio in Samsung Galaxy devices by 2018?

We have reported that Samsung just bought the company Harman recently, which is part of Samsung’s push into the automotive electronics sector. However the company also now holds the brand rights to the Harman stable of audio peripherals – and a recent press conference between the two company has listed out the direction Samsung will take for the audio specialist.

Say Park Jong-hwan, head of Samsung’s Automotive division – the two companies will take some time to sort the acquisition process. He also said that after everything has settled down, the two brands will ramp up efforts for business synergies, and may see that the first Galaxy S series phone with Harman’s high-end audio technology earliest by 2018.

Will we see a harman/kardon logo on Samsung Galaxy devices from 2018 onwards? Will we see the other brands incorporated into Samsung and vice versa? We have to wait and see as Samsung and Harman completes the purchase process soon.


Rumours: Hasselblad to create the Moto Z Camera Moto Mod

The Motorola Moto Z is fast becoming the darling of the thin and feature rich smartphones in the market today. However the Moto Mods that was introduced with the smartphone family promises more than just pretty cases. Well if the new report is true, we may just see a revolution in smartphone accessories.

Hasselblad was tapped to be the supplier of Motorola’s Moto Mod camera attachment, and this new leak suggests that they are close to release it to the market.

The camera mod unit will attach to the Moto Z like the other mods and completely cover the built-in camera. It will have a 10x optical zoom, xenon flash, physical shutter and zoom buttons, and ability to shoot in RAW format. The image also says it will go by the name ”Hasselblad True Zoom Camera”.

What do you think about this mod? Stay tuned to TechNave for more information soon.


Rumours: Have a look at THREE different Apple iPhone 7

Apparently, after all the leaks and such online, we are set to receive not one, not two, but three different Apple iPhone 7 models once it is launched sometime this year. We may be getting a standard Apple iPhone 7, a larger Apple iPhone 7 Plus, and the extra special Apple iPhone 7 Pro.

The base Apple iPhone 7 looks to be the same size as the current generation Apple iPhone 6s, so for those who are already using this model, it is something of good news as they do not need to relearn how to hold a smartphone. Now we go to the other two models next to the purported iPhone 7. One is what we can expect to be named the Apple iPhone 7 Plus.

The other model is what we have been seeing around the net, and the purported name will be the Apple iPhone 7 Pro. We can see the dual-camera module, the 4-pin like the iPad Pro, and it is all in the same dimension as the Apple iPhone 7 Plus.

For many, the biggest question is – will we see all three models announced by the end of the year? Stay tune to TechNave to find out.


Rumours: Have a look at the Motorola Moto G 4th Generation

We have seen leaks here and there about the upcoming Motorola Moto G, the fourth generation G series. We have now a full front image of the smaller model of the new G series courtesy @evleaks.

It seems that there will be two models of the Moto G – the standard Motorola Moto G and the Motorola Moto G4 plus/pro (the name has yet to be confirmed at this point of time). This seems to jive with the earlier leak where we see a panel that has a finger print scanner, and this rendering looks to lack that feature.

Motorola and Lenovo is set to have an event on 17th May, where they are expected to launch the two new phones for the world – with Mexico and India slated to get the models first than the rest of the world we reckon as the events will be held there. We will update if and when the models will be coming to the Malaysian market. Stay tuned to TechNave.


All ATMs will now operate from 8 AM to 8 PM only during MCO

Many of you have already noticed that the need for cash is at an all-time low during the movement control order (MCO). Still, it's always good to have some cash on hand, which means we have to drop by a nearby ATM sometimes. However, the government has declared that ATMs will no longer be available for 24 hours during MCO.

According to The Malay Mail, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (Senior Minister, Ministry of Defense) announced that ATMs that normally operate 24 hours will no longer do so during the MCO. Instead, ATM operational hours have now been limited to between 8 AM and 8 PM. The reason for this is because many people are breaking MCO rules, using the need to withdraw money from the ATM late at night as an excuse to go out.

Of course, this could also be a valid reason for many, especially in the more rural areas. Rural areas may not have as many banks and the people there may still rely heavily on cash for groceries and other essentials. As a result, the limited banks or ATMs in such areas could easily be overcrowded during the day, which may cause some people to prefer to come later in the night.

With that said, what do you think about this move? Is there a better way to stop people from going out? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page! Also, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech and gadget news.


Rumours: Hello Moto M!

Suddenly we have a new phone coming from Motorola. The brand under Lenovo is enjoying the success that is the Moto Z - and now they are readying a few more models for countries that have yet to receive the Moto Z in their market. Code named ‘Kung Fu’, the recently unknown Moto M carries the model number XT1662, and it looks like a solid mid-ranger.

For the specs, the phone has a 5.5-inch screen with a 1080 x 1920 resolution. Powering the handset is a MediaTek MT6755 octa-core 2.1GHz CPU, and the Mali-T860 MP2 GPU. 4GB of RAM is inside, along with 32GB of internal storage. Powering the phone is a 3000mAh battery, and Android 6.0 is pre-installed out of the box.

It will also have a 16-megapixel camera on the back, and an 8-megapixel selfie module on the front. This is also the first Moto device to have the fingerprint on the back of the phone. The phone is said to be heading for China and selected Asian markets – but no dates shared thus far. Stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the Moto M.


Rumours: High-res photos of the canceled normal Samsung Galaxy Note 7 spotted & Iris scanner seen

As per usual, yet a new crop of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 shots appears online – only this time it is the canceled normal screen model. Plus, a quick video on how the iris-scanning feature works

As reports so far we are only getting an Edge variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, this new crop of photos showing a flat screen build, rather than a curved version. This could be a great device but unfortunately we are only getting the Edge version when it launched – according to reports anyway.

There is also a video that has popped up online, where how the iris scanner on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note works. From the video, it took about a second for the system to scan the iris before unlocking the phone.

If it is as speedy as it is on the video, we may just see an adoption of this technology across the IT industry. Stay tuned to TechNave to see more news of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 7.


Rumours: Honor 4C Note and 4C Max coming soon?

While the Honor 4C smartphone has already been more or less confirmed for tomorrow's upcoming Honor Malaysia 1st Year celebrations, rumours indicate that a number of other Honor 4C devices could also be coming as well. With the Honor 4C coming in with a 5-inch display, a leaked picture reveals a larger Honor 4C Note and Honor 4C Max. While the Honor 4C will retain the same look as the Honor 4X with similar tech specs like a 64-bit octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 620 processor, 2GB of RAM and 8GB storage, tech specs for the Honor 4C Note and Honor 4C Max have not been revealed yet. We expect the Honor 4C Note to go for a 5.7-inch display while the Honor 4C Max goes for a 6-inch to 7-inch display. As always with such rumours, do take this with a pinch of salt, but we should find out more very soon.


Rumours: Honor 5C benchmark result spotted on AnTuTu

Huawei could be aabout to announce the Honor 5C as their new member of the Honor Series but recently, an Antutu benchmark result was found showing us the performance of the Kirin 650 SoC. By looking at the benchmarking app, we can see the model code of the device is “NEM-T00L" and is powered by a Kirin 650 octa-core SoC with eight Cortex-A53, four cores with 2.0Ghz and another four with 1.7Ghz.

The GPU is Mali-T380 as shown and it is probably manufactured by TSMC using the 16m, process. As for tech specs, the Honor 5C could come with a 5.2-inch FHD display, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, 13MP primary camera and an 8MP secondary camera. It will be running Android 6.0.

Comparing both the Antutu 6 result, the Honor 5C comes in slower at 53319 points compared to the Helio X10 that has eight A53 cores clocked at higher 2.3Ghz and PowerVR G6200 GPU that scored 60444 points.


Rumours: Honor 5C coming to Malaysia next month and something better in Q3?

It looks like the Kirin 650 powered Huawei honor 5C could be coming to Malaysia as soon as next month. Previously announced in China for about $138 (around RM537) the rumour comes courtesy of a dependable source in honor Malaysia. Here's the honor 5C tech specs for a refresher:

Also, something better (and more beautiful according to our source) than the honor V8 could be coming sometime in Q3 2016 but there aren't any specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet. Currently, there isn't anything better than the V8, pointing at honor probably set to announce their next flagship phone which could be the honor 8 or something different entirely. However, do take these rumours with a pinch of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest news on Tech in Malaysia.


Rumours: Honor 6 Plus coming to Malaysia soon for below RM1300?

Thanks to an anonymous tipster, it appears that apart from the Honor 4X, Malaysia could also soon see the Honor 6 Plus smartphone as well. Recently spotted in Malaysia, the smartphone features a unique dual-camera setup that allows you to change apertures and focus points for some neat refocusing or bokeh effects. In addition, the back cover and metal frame offer a solid enough body that is nearly bulletproof (check out the video below). Other tech specs include an octa-core Kirin 925 processor, 5.5-inch full HD display, 4G LTE, NFC, an infrared port and more. Our anonymous tipster couldn't provide any specific Malaysia release dates or pricing but indicated that we could see the Honor 6 Plus as soon as the end of March 2015 or early April 2015. Considering that it is currently priced for about $320 (RM1171) we could see it be priced below RM1300, perhaps from RM1099 to RM1199 or so.

A metal frame and glass covered back and front give the Honor 6 Plus a very premium look and feel

Despite having a solid metal frame and large 5.5-inch full HD display, the Honor 6 feels just right, could it have hit the phablet sweet spot correctly?

The dual-camera setup allows for focal and aperture adjustments on the fly

Here's the Honor 6 Plus bulletproof test


Rumours: Honor 7 smartphone to be priced at $599 (RM2239)?

The Honor 7 smartphone rumours keep on coming and this time reports indicate that it could be priced at $599 (RM2239). Earlier leaks have it coming on 30 June 2015 with features that include a metal body and fingerprint scanner. Leaked pictures show it to follow the same design as the Huawei Mate 7 but with a smaller 5-inch display. Tech specs remain unconfirmed but rumours say it could have a Kirin 935 processor, 3GB / 4GB RAM, 16GB / 64GB storage, a 5-inch FHD display, a 3280 mAh battery and a 13MP rear camera with OIS. While there is no news yet of a Malaysia release date or pricing details, we expect the Honor 7 to be just a bit higher than the current Honor 6 Plus which retails at RM1399. This would place the Honor 7 around RM1600 to RM1800 but as always with such rumours, do take this with a good pinch of salt, as things could change drastically when it actually arrives in Malaysia.


Rumours: Honor 8 appears on SIRIM database – Malaysia launch soon?

Honor Malaysia recently teased (and then retracted it) the new Honor 8 on their social media page. Now however there’s a new report that is somewhat comfirming that the Honor 8 is heading to our shores really soon.

Lowyat recently saw that a new entry by Huawei Malaysia listed the model number “FDR-L09” in SIRIM’s database, and a quick Google search says that this model is the new Honor 8. The entry did now tell us which storage option is coming to Malaysia, so we have to wait and see during their launch event.

As a recap, the Honor 8 comes with a 5.2-inch 1080p touchscreen, plus a dual-12 MP camera setup on the back, with f/2.2 aperture. The front camera meanwhile is an 8 MP unit with f/2.4 aperture. The phone has up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. We have yet to receive any news on the local launch as of yet, so stay tuned to TechNave for more information on the Honor 8 soon.


Rumours: Honor 8 is coming to Malaysia “soon”

We have seen the Honor 8 launched in China earlier last month, and it seems that it will be heading to Malaysia pretty soon – if what Honor Malaysia is saying is correct. A recently taken down post on their FB hints that we will be getting the device “real soon”.

Lowyat.net saw they posted a teaser post on their social media page that has since been taken down. No reason was given on why the post was taken down, but we do know that the son of David Beckam, Brooklyn Beckham will be the face of the new phone.

In the place of the original post, Honor has posted a video instead that still features Brooklyn, and promoting the tagling “The New Honor is coming”, which we suspect is the Honor 8. You can watch the video right here.

We are hoping that this phone will be heading to our shores real soon, and we can have a chance to try out the dual-camera phone when the time comes. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news and information.


Rumours: Honor 8 lite appears with single rear camera?

The rumour mill continues onwards as it reveals the Honor 8 Lite in a case no less. Looking much like the recently revealed Huawei P8 Lite (2017) the rumoured Honor 8 Lite looks like it only features a single rear camera and instead of the USB Type-C port on the Honor 8, it goes for a MicroUSB port instead.

Not many other semi-confirmed tech specs but it could come with Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.0. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but it could go for $300 (RM1328) sometime in March 2017. Stay tuned to TechNave.com as we might see it at MWC.


All Android 12 phones can now download the Switch to Android app by Google

Moving your data between an Android and iOS device can be quite a hassle. However, Google's Switch to Android app has been around earlier this year and not many people know about it. This makes transferring seamless from iOS users and furthermore, it has been announced that all Android 12 phones support this.

On the official website, the steps are pretty straightforward but in case you don't have the time to read all of them, here's the breakdown. You will need to get the latest Google One app version first with a Google account (which almost everyone has) and do your backup. After that, you will also have to turn off the iMessage and FaceTime in the settings so that you won't miss any incoming new messages or calls while transferring.

When you're ready to backup on your Android phone, sign in to your Google account and all your data should automatically be present. This includes your Google Contacts, Calendars, photo apps and others. Initially, only a handful of Android devices (namely the Google Pixel phones) allowed this but it's great to know that it now works on every Android 12 phone now.

On the other hand, it's also now possible to transfer your WhatsApp chat history from Android to iOS as well. You will need to download the Move to iOS app from the Google Play Store and just follow the steps. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Honor 9 poster could confirm release date on 12 June 2017?

A more official teaser poster has surfaced seemingly confirming what could be the release date for the Honor 9 as 12 June 2017. The Honor 9 is rumoured to come with a Kirin 960 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 5.15-inch FHD display, dual rear cameras of 20MP and 12MP, an 8MP front camera and 3100 mAh battery.

The black and white nature of the poster with silver haired actor Hu Ge seems to suggest that it might be the first Honor to offer Huawei's monochrome mode, but it probably won't have Leica algorithms or lenses in front of it. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but if it does get announced next week, the Honor 9 could arrive in Malaysia in the next few months.


Rumours: Honor 9 released date revealed on 12 June 2017

So according to the latest leak, the much anticipated Honor 9 will be officially launching on 12 June 2017 in Shanghai, which isn’t that far off. However, other details regarding the tech-specs are quite scarce. But here’s what we know so far.

First, the Honor 9 will retain the dual camera module setup from its predecessor as expected. The Mandarin characters below roughly translates as “Beautiful and Colourful”, this is giving a clue on the phone is able to pick up a deeper level of gamma colours, a bigger pixel perhaps? There was also a rumour that the device will drop the headphone jack, but we will see about that.

Besides that, we expect the Honor 9 to house a Kirin 960 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 5.15-inch display, 3100 mAh battery, and Android 7.1.1 out of the box.

Are you looking forward to the Honor 9? Stay tuned for more Honor news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Honor 9 to continue dual rear camera module, might come in June

When is Honor 9 coming? Nobody knows since there isn’t much information about it. The last we reported about the phone was early May about not having a headphone jack, and it seems to be kind of “legit” due to this new information of the leaked tech-specs from this “Reviewer” from Weibo.

According to the “Reviewer”, the Honor 9 seems to be a combination of both Mi 6 and Honor 8 which we thought the same too. The dual camera module setup is set to return as well, following Huawei’s footstep of the Mate 9 with 20MP + 12MP camera sensor on the back. It’s also noted that the rear fingerprint sensor is not at the glossy back anymore, so it should be placed at the front as the home button. The “Reviewer” also think it’s possible that the home button will act as a Smart Key for multipurpose function, such as a quick launch to any app, camera, screenshot and others.

The Honor 9 could be revealed in June since the predecessor was released around that period. We shall wait and see, stay tuned for more Honor news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Honor Magic photos leaked?

We have talked about the upcoming Honor concept phone, that is expected to be launched sometime in the middle of December. Now however a possible leaked photo of the Honor Magic has popped up online, and it showcases a large screen that looks to be a joy to use.

The phone shows the alleged phone with an edge-to-edge display, complete with curved sides. There is a possible ultrasonic fingerprint reader located directly below the front screen as shown on the image itself. Another potential surprising feature of the smartphone is that ti will not have the usual speaker and camera built into the phone – rather it will be modular, and users will need to get it separately from the phone.

Apart from that, we do not know what is in store for us with the Honor Magic, so stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more information from its launch this upcoming December 16.


Rumours: Honor Note 8 to be launched August 1st

A brand that is no longer mysterious here and abroad, Honor is striding the Android smartphone world with their value-for-money devices that do not skimp in features. The upcoming Honor Note 8 is no different, as it will have a 2K screen for what we expect to be pennies – and we will be seeing it officially this August 1st.

While this model may or may not see the light of day outside of its home country, it is something to be said when a brand such as Honor is launching a 2K phone. We can expect the following specs for the Honor Note 8:

If they bring this to Malaysia, it could be a great competitior to the other large smartphones such as the Lenovo Phab2 Plus and the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max. Stay tuned to TechNave for more up-to-date information.


Rumours: Honor V8 Pro passed SIRIM certification

Just last month, Europe released the Honor V9 and it is also known as the Honor 8 Pro as the global model name. Now after weeks of waiting, it seems that the phone is finally coming into Malaysia after a tip we got from Mr Anonymous.

To recap the tech-specs, the Honor 8 Pro will feature:

We don’t exactly know when is the device officially landing in Malaysia, but we can be pretty sure that it’ll be soon since it has passed SIRIM certification. As for the price range, it should cost more than RM1699 (RRP) since it’s the Pro version. Perhaps RM2K more or less?

It’s also said that the Europe version has a pre-installed VR app, could we be getting that too? Let us know what you think in the comments below, stay tuned for more Honor news at TechNave.com and thanks Mr Anonymous!


Rumours: Honor V9 spotted in Malaysia with camera sample?

Thanks to a new Mr. Anonymous we recently got some hands-on time with what appears to be the Honor V9. Featuring a premium metal build like the Honor 8, it was running on Maxis, had NFC, dual rear cameras, an infrared universal remote controller, 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type C port and had a hybrid Dual SIM slot. Other tech specs revealed in the status screen shows a Kirin 960 processor, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 2K or 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution display and Android 7.0 + EMUI 5.0 right out of the box.

Infrared blaster or the universal remote controller and dual rear cameras

USB Type C and 3.5mm audio jack with speakers

Camera sample using the wide aperture mode, notice the blurry highlights for portrait mode?

No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing but it could be the upcoming Honor phone set for a 5 April announcement. However, as always with such things, do take this rumour with a grain of salt as things could change drastically in the next few weeks. More to come and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: Honor V9 to be called as V8 Pro for international release?

In case you didn’t know, it’s not uncommon for Chinese smartphone manufacturers to slap a different name on their phones for international release purpose. One good example is when Oppo released the F1 Plus as an international model, but it’s the same one as the R9. So today, it seems that the latest news is that the Honor V9 will have a name-change for international release.

According to Hi-Tech, a website from Russia, they claimed that Honor will release an international variant of the same model, be dubbed as the Honor 8 Pro instead. In fact, they even said it will appear at the upcoming MWC 2017 this end of the month. That being said, the tech-specs is also the same, as it will feature Kirin 960 SoC clocked at 2.4GHz, 4BG / 6GB RAM,  128GB of expandable storage, dual 12MP cameras at the back, an 8MP front camera, a fingerprint scanner, and EMUI 5.0 as well.

We will be keeping an eye out on this one, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Huawei Ascend P7 closeup image leaked

While the Huawei Ascend P7 mini has already been launched, the Huawei Ascend P7 is still waiting in the wings. We expect it to make an appearance soon though (this week in fact) but serial leaker @evleaks has put up nice closeup shot of this latest flagship smartphone from Huawei. The chrome detailing and styling certainly looks good and the smartphone is very thin at just 6.18mm. Other tech specs are all but confirmed with 2GB of RAM and a 2460 mAh battery. The chassis looks to be mostly metal which should excite those who like those sort of premium all-metal body smartphones. Still no news on pricing or Malaysia release dates but with Huawei Malaysia already in the country we should get the Huawei Ascend P7 here in Malaysia soon.[Source, Source]


Rumours: Huawei Ascend P8 coming in March 2015?

Pictures and a release date for the Huawei Ascend P8 smartphone have reportedly appeared. The pictures show the metal frame of the Ascend P8 and from a comparison with the Ascend P7, the P8 looks to be slightly thinner. Considering that the Ascend P7 was already quite thin at 6.5mm we're guessing that the Ascend P8 will probably shave it down to 6.3 or 6.1mm thin. While there are no details on actual tech specs, we expect it to use the latest HiSilicon Kirin processor from Huawei, perhaps the 925 or better and it would be great if they could manage to fit a one-touch fingerprint scanner like on the Huawei Ascend Mate 7. There are still no details on Malaysia release dates but the Ascend P8 is expected to get announced in March 2015 with a probable Malaysia release date happening sometime in June 2015 (about the same time as the Ascend P7).


All Apple iPhones drop tested

The folks at TechRax did a drop test for all of the Apple iPhone smartphones. This included a side drop and front facing drop for each iPhone onto a hard driveway, revealing that while most of the iPhones can take a beating from the side, nearly all of them smashed from the front. Granted, the front of the Apple iPhone 3G did not shatter but this was mainly due to luck as it dropped on the side first. While it doesn't seem to show any difference from beginning to end, it does show that if you're going to get any Apple iPhone, the first thing you should do is get a shock-proof casing around it quick because an accidental front drop will probably result in a shattered screen. Check it out for yourself below:


Rumours: Huawei Ascend P8 tech specs revealed?

The Huawei Ascend P7 above could soon get a new sibling with the Huawei Ascend P8

Fresh from announcing the Huawei Ascend Mate 7 are rumours about the other Huawei flagship smartphone, the Huawei Ascend P8. According to these rumours, tech specs for the Ascend P8 include a 5.2-inch full HD 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution display with a 2.5D glass cover. The smartphone could be using a metal frame body with a ceramic backside. Other tech specs include Huawei's latest 16nm octa-core Kirin 930 processor and it is expected to cost 2999CNY (RM). No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but we expect it to come out next month to next year at the earliest.[Source]


Rumours: Huawei CEO and VP teased us about the Matebook rumours

Rumours about Huawei's so called hybrid laptop, the Matebook continues to surface in the internet, and with the recent Weibo post from Huawei, it seems more evident and possible now of them planning to unveil the product at MWC 2016.

The Weibo post, made by Company CEO Yu Chengdong and VP of Huawei’s Consumer Business division have teased that we are probably going to see a new laptop from the company at MWC. Both of them commented about the PC industry, how PC, tablets and smartphones have overlapping functions, and how Huawei wants to innovate smart devices that offers convenience to users.

If we take the timing of the Matebook rumours and MWC event into account, I guess it's safe to say that there's a good chance of seeing it. Just a few more days to go for MWC 2016, keep calm and stay tuned for exciting MWC news.


Rumours: Huawei EDGE Next Flagship smartphone to go Aluminum

Huawei represents the more well-known bunch of Chinese smartphone manufacturers and it stands to reason that eventually they'd come up with a design different from the normal run-of-the-mill plastic. Following in the footsteps of the HTC One and Nokia's Catwalk, Huawei is rumoured to have come out with the Huawei EDGE which features an awesome slim aluminum body. From leaked pics released by french blog Nowhereelse, the Huawei EDGE almost looks chrome plated rather than just aluminum. Above all, it looks tough, durable and very premium. According to the blog, it also packs in some serious hardware including:

So far, no exact release date details have been revealed but it is expected to launch sometime in the second half of the year.[Source]


Rumours: Huawei G628 coming with 64-bit MediaTek processor

Rumours about the first 64-bit Huawei smartphone have popped up complete with a picture and tech specs. Called the Huawei G628, it offers a 64-bit 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 5-inch 720p display, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 2MP front camera, 3G LTE and Android 4.4 KitKat. It seems a bit strange that it won't come out with Android 5.0 Lollipop but our earlier coverage of the Huawei Honor 3C Lite led to some face to face time with Huawei officials who said that Android Lollipop would be coming to Huawei devices before or within Q2 of 2015. As usual, no Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but the Huawei G628 is expected to cost CNY1000 (RM573). As always, do take such rumours with a good pinch of salt.


Rumours: Huawei Glory 3X Pro has an artificial leather backside?

The first time we saw a smartphone with an artificial leather back was when Samsung did it with their Galaxy Note 3 phablet. This design was continued on for other Samsung devices but it seems that the trend has caught on with other smartphone manufacturers as well as leaked images of the Huawei Glory 3X Pro show that it too has an artificial leather backside. The current leaked image only shows the artificial leather and stitching in white but we're sure there are other colours as well. For now, tech specs of the Huawei Glory 3X Pro include an octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5.5-inch full HD 1080p display, 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. No specific Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but prices in China are rumoured to be 1699 yuan (RM885). Considering this price, we're left wondering if Huawei Malaysia may soon bring the Huawei Glory 3X Pro over to Malaysia to keep their RM499 Honor 3C company.


Rumours: Huawei Holly 2 Plus released date leaked?

Huawei honor 5x and honor 7 Enhanced Edition smartphones, and the honor Band Z1 is coming to Malaysia soon on 26 January, but we also just got a word that the Honor Holly 2 Plus will be revealed too in Delhi, India on 28 January. Below are the tech specs:-

The first honor Holly came out two years ago, so like the predecessor the new Holly 2 Plus will continue to be a lower-midrange class smartphone. It's said to come in a plastic body cover and lacks a fingerprint sensor. No price or availability known for Malaysia yet, but we will update it once we know.


Rumours: Huawei Honor 3 coming 28 August 2013?

Huawei continues to offer trend setting smartphones at more affordable prices with the upcoming Huawei Honor 3. While the Ascend series have mostly been  a bit more premium with what was once the world's thinnest smartphone, the Honor series from Huawei has always been a bit more mid-range. According to certain sources, the upcoming Huawei Honor 3 may be coming out on 28 August 2013. Tech specs for the Huawei Honor 3 include:

As you can see from the specs, these are quite high compared to previous Honor models and matches up with specs you'd find on a more premium smartphone. No idea on pricing or availability in Malaysia but it should be priced less than the previously introduced Huawei Ascend smartphones. This would let the Honor 3 hit the sweet spot of both performance and price so we're keeping an eye on this one. So far, sneak peeks of the Huawei Honor 3 look quite promising with a shiny metal backplate and LED flash but we'll keep you updated to any new developments.


Rumours: Huawei Honor 3C next successor coming soon?

The recent release of the Huawei Honor 3C Lite and Honor 4x smartphones have brought out another rumour regarding the Huawei Honor 3C. According to rumours from an anonymous source, the RM499 priced Huawei Honor 3C could get a successor next year by a device with some refreshed tech specs. These features and tech specs include a 5.5-inch display, 64-bit processor, 13MP rear camera and 4G LTE connectivity. What is even more interesting is that all of these mid-range features would be available around the same Malaysia pricing as the Honor 3C which was priced at RM499. Rumours also say that it could be priced even lower, which would make it a direct contender for the recently released Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G which retails for RM589 with similar tech specs. No details yet on Malaysia release dates but we expect it to arrive sometime in early 2015.


Rumours: Huawei Honor 7 coming soon?

The Huawei Honor 7's launch is imminent - 8 June to be exact. At least that's according to the teaser that was released by the company recently. As you can see from the teaser, there's not much information about the phone itself, but it does have a quote written in Chinese that translates to a quote by Einstein, "Imagination is everything." Unfortunately, it also isn't clear as to which variant, or if both of the Honor 7 variants will be launched on that date. Tech specs have yet to be confirmed but initial images of the Honor 7 have appeared showing a metal frame with a fingerprint scanner, much like the earlier Huawei Ascend Mate 7. Estimated tech specs and features include a a Huawei Kirin 935 processor, 4GB / 3GB RAM, 64GB / 16GB storage, 4G LTE and a 3280 mAh battery. While there are no Malaysia release dates yet, it has already been certified by TENAA. Stay tuned as we'll find out more very shortly.


Rumours: Huawei Honor X3 spotted on TENAA and Huawei president holding a P9?

Huawei Honor X3 has been spotted on TENAA and according to the specification list, it's packing some power boasting a huge 7-inch display with 1920 x 1200 resolution, along with a speculated price tag of 1999 Yuan (around RM1258) for the basic model, and 2499 Yuan (around RM1573) for the high-end model.

As for the tech specs corner, it's said to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, powered by 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory inside the hood, carrying 13MP and 5MP camera for the back and front respectively, Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box, and a huge 4230 mAh battery as well. It's said to sport a fingerprint sensor on the side just below the power button instead of the front or back. The high-end Honor X3's specifications are different from the bacis one, as it's said to sport a Kirin 950 chipset, 7-inch 2K display, 4GB RAM, and a 5000 mAh battery.

Meanwhile, Huawei president was spotted using a Huawei device that has two camra lenses on the back. Could it be the new Huawei P9? Time will tell and it will be April soon, so stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


All Apple's latest operating system updates will roll out at 1 am on 21 September

Other than several new devices announced at the last Apple event, the latest operating system updates including iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and watchOS 8 had made their appearances as well. They are also going to be the earliest "products" to be released to the public. At 1 am on 21 September, users of Apple devices in Malaysia will get to enjoy the latest build of those mentioned operating systems.

However, as most other countries are also getting the update at the same time, it is warned that the process might be problematic. Therefore, it's better to back up your important data first before digging into it. If you currently reside in other countries, you might check the image below to find out the exact time when you can get the update.

Will you update your Apple devices once the update is out? Leave a comment to let us know and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech updates.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Lite to be revealed 16 October 2017

The talk of the town is that the Huawei’s latest Mate device, the Huawei Mate 10 is most likely to be revealed around 16 October 2017 in Munich, trailing just behind Apple’s annual mid-September iPhone launch.

However, there’s always word around that mentions the Mate 10 will come with an extremely high price tag of somewhere around $1110, the Malaysian equivalent of around RM4800. I know, right?! The high price tag does not even compare to the latest Mate device, the Huawei Mate 9, which can be found retailed at around RM2049.

Which is why it would make sense for Huawei to come up with a more affordable version of the phone, the Huawei Mate 10 Lite. Which is rumoured to only come at half the price of the Huawei Mate 10 at around RM2300.

The Mate 10 will be rocking a 6.1-inch JDI LCD display and will probably come with Huawei’s next big chipset, the Kirin 970, which will be the direct competitor to the Snapdragon 845. Not much is known about the Mate 10 Lite, but it is rumoured to come with a smaller 5.8-inch display.

Of course, these are mostly rumours so remember to take it with a 50-50 mindset. Huawei has never competed at that high of a price range before and there’s no reason to start doing so as of now but who knows, right?

Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech scoops.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 10 going into augmented reality?

As reported from our Huawei Mate 10 rumour news last night, the device is said to come in a bezel-less form along with an AR technology. So here’s some more tech-specs on what is coming.

According to the latest intel, the Mate 10 could look very different from its predecessor and inspired by the Samsung Galaxy S8 series, featuring a full active 18:9 screen-to-body ratio in a 6-inch display, making it rectangular-ish device at the end. Additionally, intel also reported that the dual camera will focus on the 3D aspect for AR purpose.

Personally, I think this is a good move (if true) because this will differentiate from the P10 series. Expect more Mate 10 rumour news in the coming weeks until its reveal and stay tuned.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 10 to feature a new Kirin 970 processor

Here’s something new from the rumour mill, we have received news of the upcoming Huawei Mate 10 which should be released in the third quarter of 2017 if it follows Huawei’s traditional schedule. So what’s new?

According to sources, the chipset will be called the Kirin 970. We expect the Kirin 970 to have the same Cortex-A73 cores just like the 960 version to compete with the Snapdragon 835 and Exynos 8895, and it will be manufactured in 10nm size which should make the device save a lot of battery energy.

However, they might be using the Mali-G71MP12 GPU instead of the G71Mp8 version. There’s nothing about the clocking speed for the CPU as well. Design-wise, we won’t be surprised if the phone will head towards the bezel-less design since that seems to be the trend nowadays.

Expect more Mate 10 rumours to come by over the next few months, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 10 to have no bezels, possible AR support

Leaks around the interweb has indicated that Huawei is developing their next big league hard-hitter, the Huawei Mate 10.

We can't say for sure yet but the speculation so far is that the Mate 10 might employ JDI's Full Active screen panel - a 6-inch display with a 1080 x 2160p resolution which also packs incredibly thin bezels that fits the criteria for a bezel-less device.

Another big rumour is that the Huawei Mate 10 will be debuting Huawei's very own Kirin 970 chipset which will definitely be right up there with Qualcomm and Samsung's bad boys. Since the Mate series of devices are usually jam packed with features, it was also speculated that the phone has the capabilities to support VR. Interesting thought indeed.

The Mate 10 was also rumoured to sport a dual-camera setup, something is becoming more and more of the norm of late. Oh, and not to forget a very cool iris scanner.

That is all we can grab our hands on for now. Merely rumours, but if its true then we are looking at one hell of a Mate, mate. Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for your daily dose of tech updates.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 7 Mini or Huawei Mate 7 Plus leaked?

Another day, another leak, this time about a possible Huawei smartphone. This time the smartphone bearing the model number CRR-UL00 could be either the Huawei Mate 7 mini or Huawei Mate 7 Plus. Caught running AnTuTu, tech specs for the device include an octa-core Kirin processor (possibly the Kirin 930 or 935), 3GB RAM, a 4.7-inch FHD display, rear fingerprint scanner, 13MP rear camera with Sony IMX278 sensor and Android 5.1.1. Rumoured to come with an full metal body, the device is expected to get announced on 2 September 2015 at the upcoming IFA. Do take this rumour with a pinch of salt though, but as the source is @evleaks himself it seems very likely. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet though but stay tuned for more developments.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 8 leaked picture looks different?

As usual, before the release of a smartphone, leaked images somehow find its way to be released and there's already an image of the Huawei Mate 8 online. Our last report on the Mate 8 had it already certified and from what we can see, it looks similar to the Huawei Mate S. We also got some speculated tech specs too:-

The Mate 8  might have three versions – one with a 6.2-inch screen, one with 6-inch display and a third, smaller one with a 5.5-inch or 5.7-inch screen. Smaller ones will get the 1080p resolution while the bigger ones will get the QHD screen. The cameras will also have a dual-LED flash on the side along with a fingerprint reader.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 8 new leaked picture (again)

We are just a day away from Huawei’s official launch of Huawei Mate 8, and there are some leaked images of how the Mate 8 would look like. We did a speculated report on this about two weeks ago, and it looks identical with the new leaked images.

So what can we expect from Mate 8? Well, a full metal body that’s for sure; seeing how shiny it is. Huawei might also offer different colour options for the customers on their taste preference, the model screen display looks like it could be bigger than 6-inch and the fingerprint sensor is just below the main camera unit.

In the tech specs corner, it might equip a Kirin 950 chipset, running on 3GB or 4GB RAM, screen display could be 1080p resolution, camera MP are 16MP and 8MP for the main and front, and operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. And because manufacturing the device alone cost CNY 1700 (RM1135.32), the final price could be CNY 3299 (RM2170.97, 32GB storage version) and CNY 3899 (RM2565.81, 64GB storage version). Well, whichever it may be. We will just have to wait for tomorrow for the official news.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 8 to be revealed on 26 November 2015?

If this supposed rumour is true, that'd be "gr-eight"

Wow, just when you thought Huawei will go back to sleep after releasing the Huawei Mate S in Malaysia at the end of last month and now they have teased us with a possible announce date for the Huawei Mate 8. The Internet being the Internet has also resulted in a few leaked pictures of the smartphone.

Whatever their plans may be, it looks like they’re trying to do a double kill with the speculated Kirin chip scheduled for 5 November (one more day!). According to Mobile-dad.com, the Huawei Mate 8 is likely to be powered by the new Kirin 950 processor. Release date for the Mate 8 is rumoured to be dated early December after its unveiling on 26 November (if that actually is the case).

And what’s an internet leak without leaked pictures? The image above shows the device’s metal frame, while the other is said to be a SIM card tray (that’s conveniently shaped like an 8) that supports dual SIM cards and a microSD card.

As usual, we recommend that you take a pinch of salt with these rumours and to stay tuned as we will keep a lookout!


Rumours: Huawei Mate 8 to start with 32GB of storage?

There are a few reports that Huawei has inserted a clue inside their invites for the upcoming Huawei Mate 8 official event (26 November). Inside the invitation card there is a 32GB flash memory storage. What does this mean? Did they accidentally put in the disk in all of the invitation cards? Seems unlikely.

As you may know, it’s tradition that smartphones will have a 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB worth of storage space. With this mysterious 32GB disk in the card, it looks like they are trying to tell us that the Mate 8 will just start off with the 32GB version.

Tech specs wise, let’s hope that it’s fairly accurate with our last report which consist of a Kirin 950 chipset, powered by either a 3 or 4GB RAM. It could also have a 6.2/6/5.5-inch screen (with three rumoured Mate 8 versions) with QHD or 1080p resolution, 16MP main camera and 8MP front camera, and will have Android 6.0 Marshmallow in it too.

Lastly, the Huawei Mate 8’s price tag will probably be quite expensive given the tech specs above. It’s said that the manufacturing of the device cost alone is CNY 1700 (RM1135.32) so the final price may vary. We will keep a lookout on it when the event comes on 26 November 2015.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 Pro and Porsche Design Mate 9 are coming to Malaysia?

We know that the Huawei Mate 9 is coming to Malaysia on the 22nd of November through Lazada – but a new report seen online is saying that Malaysia is also getting the other two variants of the Mate 9 – the Huawei Mate 9 Pro and Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 – on the same date!

A photo shared by our friends at MDroid shows a tentative price list and availability of the three models, plus the variants being sold in Malaysia, taken from what we think is a dealer’s event. While we know the price for the Huawei Mate 9 will be RM 2699, the other variants are unknown entities until now. The prices are expected to be as follows:

Those are certainly prices that we have expected from the Huawei folks, but it is quite high. So are you ok with the pricing (or expected prices) from Huawei? Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more information on the upcoming Huawei Mate 9 family in Malaysia.  [Source]


All Apple stores and offices are closed thanks to the Coronavirus outbreak

With the on-going coronavirus outbreak, it has also affected the business world as well which means slowing down the manufacturing process of certain products. Since so many things are "Made in China", this also includes Apple and they recently announced that all the official stores, contact centres and corporate offices will be closed until 9 February 2020.

According to Apple, they said this action was advised by experts so it was a necessary "out of an abundance of caution". With that, this also blocks Apple employees from the U.S. to even travel to China and it's said that the Apple employees in Wuhan were given care kits. Despite the stores closing, the online store in China will still be available.

On the business side, this action should also affect Apple's sales, revenues, and the manufacturing process in China. Even Tesla have to close down their new factory in Shanghai by the Chinese government's request, the same goes to Google, Microsoft and Facebook (in Hong Kong and Taiwan) temporarily closing their offices.

Meanwhile in Malaysia, some companies have taken the initiative to forbid their employees coming to work if they have been to China recently. Forcing them to quarantine themselves at home for 2 weeks and then going to the clinic for a final checkup. Stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com and be safe.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 appears with 20MP dual rear cameras?

A leaked image of the upcoming Huawei Mate 9 seems to have confirmed a number of tech specs including a Kirin 960 processor and 20MP dual rear cameras. While it could be a doctored image the Mate 9 was expected to use the Kirin 960 processor anyway and our previous Kirin workshop confirmed that it would come with 4K video recording capabilities, explaining the 20MP dual rear cameras.

These cameras will most likely use the Leica algorithm along with 6GB of RAM and Android 7.0 Nougat with Emotion UI 5.0. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but if there is indeed going to be a 6GB version we expect it will be the enhanced edition while the standard version may come with 3GB of RAM. Stay tuned and we'll keep you updated.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 coming in 9 colours and 3 versions with pricing revealed?

The Huawei Mate 9 rumours have increased because after a leaked poster showed off 20MP dual rear camera and Kirin 960 processor tech specs, some new rumours have appeared saying that the Mate 9 will be coming in 9 colours and have 3 different versions. The 9 colours include amber gold, amber gray, ceramic white, champagne gold, mocha gold, silver, pink gold, shiny black and sky gray with an amber gold render also available.

The 3 versions include a 4GB RAM / 64GB storage version for 3399 Yuan (RM2108), 4GB RAM / 128GB storage for 3899 Yuan (RM2418) and 6GB RAM / 256GB storage version going for 4699 Yuan (RM2914). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details obviously but we should know more soon, so stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 information spotted in Chinese Ministry of Technology

By now, you probably have read many rumours circulating the upcoming Huawei Mate 9. We already covered most of them in regards to tech-specs, from dual cameras to two different screen versions, there's just a lot of them to consider which one seems legitimate until the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology literally confirmed the device's existence.

Under the code name Manhattan (interesting, because it's a place in New York), the device models are called MHA-TL00 and MHA-AL00. From the looks of it, the MHA represents Manhattan and looks like there's going to be two variants as speculated. Other than that, rumoured tech-specs revealed that the devices will feature a Kirin 960 processor, 5.9-inch display, dual SIM slots and equipping Leica lens on both 20MP and 12MP dual cameras at the back.

The two different variants will probably come in 4GB and 6GB of RAM with 256GB ROM, as well as a Supercharge technology that can charge a phone up to 50% in just 5 minutes.

All these have tally well with the speculations, so it'll be interesting to see how it turns out especially the Supercharge technology. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com!


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 leaked – with two screen versions in tow

The next iteration of the Mate series from Huawei is just around the corner, and more details are being shared online the launch date nears. A new report states that the upcoming Huawei Mate 9 is set to have both a flat and curved screen version on launch.

The two devices are codenamed Manhattan, for the flat-screened version with no physical home button, and Long Island for the curved display variant with a Samsung-esque home button. Sadly, the curved screen is said to only be for the Chinese market, while the flat-screen is said to be for world wide consumption. The same version is the higher-specced model as it is said to come with a QHD screen and support for Google’s Daydream VR platform.

The specs of the Mate 9 are reported to include a 5.9-inch QHD or Full HD display, 64-bit, octa-core Kirin 960 chipset and a variety of memory option topping out at 6 GB of RAM with 256 GB of on-board storage. The dual Leica camera setup is reported to be on deck too, but with a wider f/2.0 aperture and 20 MP resolution.

Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more information on the new Huawei Mate 9 as it appears.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 might be released at the end of the year with 20MP dual-camera setup?

We might be able to see a new Huawei Mate 9 at the end of this year, according to analyst Pan Jiutang. According to him, the Huawei Mate 9 will be using a newly designed chipset by Huawei, the Kirin 960. The chipset is produced using the 16nm process, and the CPU will include the next generation Artemis cores along with an octa-core GPU. It will also support 4G LTE Cat.12 connectivity and CDMA networks.

Unlike the Huawei Mate 8 that lacks the dual-lens camera found in the Huawei P9, Jiutang mentioned that the Huawei Mate 9 will include a dual-camera setup, but will use 20MP cameras instead. Unfortunately, for now, there are no further details available in regards to Huawei Mate 9 tech specs and features, Malaysia release dates or pricing details. Again, these are mere speculations from a professional analyst, so do take it with a pinch of salt for now.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 might feature a 5.88-inch display

More Huawei Mate 9 rumours are coming out with each passing day, while a lot of them should be taken with a grain of salt, a new post on Weibo by an analyst just revealed some juicy news about the Mate 9, which is something about the display size.

According to the analyst, Sun Changxu, he claimed the Mate 9 will feature a huge 5.88-inch Full HD LCD display, as well as another variant that carries a 5.5-inch OLED display. Interestingly, both display screens are supplied by different manufacturers, with the Full HD LCD display being supplied by JDI and LG, while the latter, is supplied by Samsung. There was also no mention if the two displays are going to be dual curved.

So what do you think? Is 5.88-inch too big for you? Or is bigger always better? Let us know in the comments below and have a great Friday!


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 spotted online?

We saw the Huawei Mate 8 launch late last year, and we even have reviewed it on TechNave – the review you can read all about right here. Now we are expecting the next iteration from Huawei to the successful Mate 8, and what do you know – someone has posted the alleged benchmark of the upcoming Huawei Mate 9 online.

According to the AnTuTu entry, the Huawei Mate 9 will feature a 5.9-inch display with a 1080 x 1920 resolution. An octa-core 2.6GHz CPU sits under the hood, along with the Mali-T880 GPU. 3GB of RAM along with 64GB of native storage is installed in the phone. On back is an 11MP camera, and a 7MP camera is found in front. Android 7.0 is pre-installed so that is good news.

We are not sure if this is the real deal, seeing that the standard Huawei Mate 8 came with 4GB of RAM – is this entry a lower specced Mate 9? Stay tuned to TechNave to find out more soon.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 to adopt dual rear Leica camera lens

With Huawei steadily gaining worldwide recognition, one wonders what the company has in store for us in the future. Well, this is where Weibo comes in with their never ending rumours, this time on the upcoming Huawei Mate 9 with some juicy news, as we heard that it will be featuring dual rear cameras.

According to industry analyst, Lihuai Bin Robin, along with analyst Pan Jiutang, they mentioned that the camera setup is similar to Apple's upcoming iPhone 7 Plus's dual cameras that will have OIS and analog zoom. The difference, however, is that Huawei will be adding Leica lens onto Mate 9 just like the P9 and P9 Plus, with one lens capturing RBG colours and the other capturing black and white. In addition, another analyst, Sun Changxu, claimed that the company will solve the magnetic interference of double OIS.

Aside from that, the Mate 9 should include a Kirin 960 chipset that supports CDMA networks and LTE Cat. 12., fast charging technology and a new EMUI 5.0 based on Android 7.0 Nougat. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 to adopt dual rear cameras?

Just last week, we got a sneak peek preview of an AnTuTu score online about the Huawei Mate 9. While we cannot guarantee that the device will surely pack that tech-specs, but one thing that got our attention is that it might come with a 20MP dual-camera setup.

A leak image of the "Mate 9" was spotted online by @Buns, claiming that the device will adopt the dual camera module. Seeing that most companies are jumping on the bandwagon for this feature, we guess that it's only natural that Huawei would do this, not to mention that they are the ones who started this trend with the P9 series. Anyway, from the image, we can see that the camera is positioned differently and most likely won't have any Leica lens, the autofocus and LED flash are placed on both sides by the rear cameras, and a fingerprint sensor just below them. Also, it seems that it will feature a USB Type-C port.

Besides that, rumours have it that the device should be showcased in October or November with the latest Android OS inside the hood. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 to feature 6GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and Leica-branded cameras

When the first Huawei Mate 7 came to the market, the reaction was mixed – both admirers and naysayers had something to say about it. The Huawei Mate 8 meanwhile broke new ground as it continued the large form factor of the previous model, but combined with great build quality. Now the successor is on its way, and the Huawei Mate 9 looks to be shaping up quite nicely.

Huawei and Leica just signed collaboration in developing better photography experience on the mobile, and we my see one facet of it with the Mate 9. It is expected to have a dual-camera sensor at the back, which boasts an impressive 20 MP sensor and an aperture of f/2.0. Not only that, it is expected to feature the eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 960 64-bit chip, a massive 4000 mAh vattery, up to 6GB of RAM and 256GB of Internal storage – and it will come in either six or eight different colours.

The 5.9-inch QHD display is similar in size with the previous model, and Huawei may have the phone run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. This massive phone is expected to be coming by Q4 of this year, with the price starting around 3199 yuan (~RM 1975) when launched. Stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the Huawei Mate 9.


All Covid-19 areas in KL are now marked as red zones and what does it mean?

Folks, how are y’all doing during the second phase of MCO? Have you gotten the time to do the things that you didn't get to finish during the normal days? While waiting for another announcement regarding the extension of MCO to happen on 10 April, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia has announced that all Kuala Lumpur areas that got infected with the Covid-19 are now labelled as red zones.

What does a red zone mean you may ask? To be labelled as a red zone, that means that the district has already gotten 41 and above of the Covid-19 cases. Today, Cheras has joined other KL areas including Kepong, Lembah Pantai, and Titiwangsa by getting marked as a red zone as well. Therefore, residents who live in these areas should be cautious and avoid going out if it’s not necessary.

#COVID19Malaysia Taburan kes mengikut negeri dan daerah sehingga 12pm, 5 April. Pertambahan zon merah kepada 18 dengan terbaru Cheras. Duduk di rumah dan penjarakan sosial mampu memutuskan rantaian jangkitan #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/gW8ndqPzRB

Currently, the total number of Covid-19 red zones in Malaysia has gone up to 18. Those areas include Hulu Langat, Petaling, Kuching, Seremban, Kluang, Johor Bahru, Klang, Gombak, Kinta, Kota Bahru, Tawau, Hilir Perak, Jerantut, Batu Pahat are in a critical state as well.

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Rumours: Huawei Mate 9 to feature supercharging technology that can charge 50% in just 5 minutes

Huawei Mate 9 was reported to make a debut this fourth quarter of the year, and it's currently one of the most anticipated phones to be released. It has been leaked several times already, but in case you've missed out some of them, here's a new set of speculated tech-specs once again.

One of the popular leaks it got was having a dual rear camera, following the footsteps of the Huawei P9 series, it's said that it will have dual 20MP cameras and the lens is provided by Leica; this time, the latest leak says it should be a 20MP and 12MP combo. The front camera will be getting 8MP, according to Weibo.

Next, the Mate 9 could also get a Supercharge Technology. Rumours have it that the technology can charge the phone up to 50% in just 5 minutes. That's mind-blowingly fast, but of course, that remains to be seen so we can't wait to see if that really comes true.

We can also expect it to come in different variants based on RAM and ROM, an unknown source is saying it could come in 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM and a 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM which is the premium model.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Huawei Matebook hybrid laptop to be unveiled in MWC 2016?

As MWC 2016 is getting closer, more companies are starting to throw in the hype of their own product teasers. Huawei will be one of the big competitors there, but we aren't sure what they will be showing us. However, we do know that it will involve a stylus pen and rumours said it could be a hybrid laptop that was speculated in the internet last month.

The Matebook (lets call that name for now) don't have much information on the tech specs, but according to online sources it might feature a 12.9-inch display, an Intel processor, and equipping Windows 10 OS. It's also said to target the business customers, which is suitable with the Windows 10 program.

Another Windows 10 laptop alternative is nice, and it will be interesting to see how Huawei delivers if that was true. Stay tuned for more news in Technave as we get ourselves ready for MWC 2016 next week.


Rumours: Huawei Mediapad X2 leaked, specs and price revealed

The Huawei Honor X2 (or the MediaPad X2 as they call it here in Malaysia) was reportedly leaked this Wednesday. Thanks to the leak, we now know the phone's design, price as well as the specs. The source claims that the phone will come with a metal chassis (picture added above), probably aluminum. The specs will be top notch just like the MediaPad X1. The Honor X2 is said to come with an octa-core Kirin 925 processor with 3GB RAM onboard. There will be a 7-inch display sporting a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Other tech specs of the device have not yet been revealed but the price tag is expected to be around 1999 Yuan (RM1152). On a related note, the upcoming Huawei P8 flagship is reportedly launching in April this year. It was said earlier that the phone would see the light of the day at MWC 2015. Given that it is the successor to the existing Ascend P7, the device will probably feature high-end tech specs. The phone will sport a Kirin 930 chipset along with 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 5.2-inch 1080p display and a fingerprint sensor. Huawei could sell the device for an approximate price tag of $483 (RM1739) but there are no Malaysia pricing details or release dates just yet.


Rumours: Huawei Mulan shows up along with new Honor smartphone?

The leaked side view of the Huawei Mulan

With the Huawei Ascend P7 coming to Malaysia next week, rumours are rife about the next flagship smartphone from Huawei, which is currently codenamed as Mulan. Photos, tech specs and benchmarks have appeared for the Mulan showing a slim profile, no dedicated cmaera key and a micro-USB port on the side. AnTuTu benchmarks show the Mulan getting an impressive score of 37999 and it also reveals tech specs which include a 1.3GHz octa-core Huawei Hisilicon Kirin 930 processor, Mali T624 graphics, 3GB of RAM, 16GB storage, a 13MP rear camera with 4K video recording, 5MP front camera and Android 4.4.2 KitKat. In related news, rumours also came up about another Huawei Honor smartphone but there isn't much there apart from press renders. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing yet, but we'll keep you posted so stay tuned.

The AnTuTu score of the Huawei Mulan is very high

The still unnamed Huawei Honor smartphone


Rumours: Huawei Nexus 6P 64GB model price leaked [Updated!]

Just a few hours ago, Vmall.my somehow slipped out a price tag on the Huawei Nexus 6P (64GB model) on the page but it’s gone now. Luckily, Amanz.my managed to take a quick screen shot showing us the details and confirming that Malaysia will be getting the Nexus 6P. The price was listed as RM2698 (with GST) coming in either Aluminium and Graphite colour options.

Although it’s not the official announcement, it does seem legitimate since the Nexus 6P costs $499 (RM2113.44, 32GB model) and $549 (RM2325.21, 64GB model) in the USA so you can start saving up your savings now for a nice Christmas gift. It runs on a Snapdragon 810 processor with a 3GB RAM, while the screen is measured 5.7-inch with a Quad HD display, the main camera is 12.3MP while the front is 8MP. It also has a fingerprint scanner and front stereo speakers, with Android 6.0 Marshmallow pre-installed fueled by a 3450 mAh battery with Quick Charge technology (USB Type C).

Huawei Malaysia reached out to us and gave us an official statement regarding the pricing above. It reveals that the price could be different but check out the statement for yourself below:

“As a result of unintended publishing of a testing page on Vmall, there has been some speculation on the specifications and pricing of the upcoming Huawei Nexus 6P. It was an error and we apologize for the inconvenience. We assure you that we will officially announce the accurate specs and pricing soon. Many thanks for your continuous support towards Huawei and filling in consumers on the brand’s updates.” Huawei Malaysia


Rumours: Huawei Nexus 6P leaked slides reveal tech specs and design?

Recently leaked internal slides for the upcoming Huawei Nexus 6P (made for Google) have surfaced. The slides reveal nearly everything except for Malaysia release dates or pricing details. Tech specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 v2.1 processor, 32GB / 64GB / 128GB storage, 5.7-inch display with wide 2K or QHD display, dual front speakers, a USB Type-C port and a 3450 mAh battery. It will come with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and weigh in at 178g. Other features include an inproved camera (no actual MP mentioned) and a fingerprint sensor for better security. Stay tuned for more developments.


Rumours: Huawei P10 Lite on preorder to Europe for about RM1639?

While the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus are still recently announced, rumours have sprung up about the little brother of the trio, the Huawei P10 Lite. Listed on pre-order for Europe, the Huawei P10 Lite is priced at €349 (~RM1639) in black, gold and white. No Malaysia release dates of course but it is expected around March. Features and tech specs include a Kirin 655 processor, 4GB RAM, 32GB storage + microSD support, a 5.2-inch fHD display, 12MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 3000 mAh battery, Android 7.0 and EMUI 5.1.

Design wise, it looks to have a rear fingerprint sensor and microUSB port instead of the P10 front sensor and USB Type-C D but apart from that it still looks like the graphite black P10 in our hands-on video. Like all rumours, do take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com for everything related to tech.


Rumours: Huawei P10 Plus leaked renders

Counting down to MWC on February 26, which Huawei will be making a big announcement, we came across what seems like some leaked renders of promotional images for the upcoming Huawei P10 Plus. Judging from these seemingly official renders, the P10 Plus will have its fingerprint reader mounted on the back, just like the Huawei P9 Plus, its predecessor, the difference however, is a dual-curved display which looks amazingly gorgeous.

Based on the earlier leaked pricing and variants, the P10 Plus is expected to have less colour options compared to the Huawei P10. It will still be having the same Leica-branded dual rear camera setup, just like the Huawei Mate 9. In fact, this time around, the “Plus” moniker doesn’t seem to make too much of a difference between the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus, except for the fingerprint reader’s location, as well as the curved screen.

Both of the phones should be sporting QHD resolution displays, Kirin 960 chipset, 4GB or 6GB of RAM with 32 to 128GB of storage, depending on model. Expectedly, both will run Android 7.0 Nougat with Huawei's EMUI 5.0 from launch. Can't wait for the official launch of it happening next week during MWC2017 at Barcelona, which we'll be covering. Stay tuned on Technave.com for the details.


Rumours: Huawei P10 and P10 Plus releasing sometime in March or April

The next flagship from Huawei is coming soon to a hand near you, and you do not need to wait long for the phone to be announced as a report has recently surfaced saying that the new Huawei P10 and P10 Plus is set to receive a release date in either late Q3 or early Q4 2017.

We have seen this phone being talked about, with leaks galore. Now a new report is stating that the phone will be seeing its launch event happening sometime between March or April. This is consistent as the Huawei P9 was launched around the same time last year as well.

The phone is set to have some impressive specs, with the HiSilicon Kirin 960 beating at the heart of the phone, up to 6Gb of RAM and even a curved display for extended features. Plus, the Leica-developed twin-lens camera will be on the phone as well.

We can’t wait to see the phone in action, and how it performs when compared to the current generation Huawei flagships. So stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the new Huawei P10 and P10 Plus.


Rumours: Huawei P10 coming with portrait mode perfect dual front cameras on 26 February 2017?

The Huawei P series has always included camera innovation as part of their new features and according to a recently released teaser video, this hasn't changed for the Huawei P10. The teaser video clearly states "Change how the world sees you" and some dual lenses which makes us think that the P10 will come with Leica powered dual front cameras to go with the dual rear cameras.

These dual front cameras will likely come with a monochrome mode as well while offering easy Bokeh or portrait mode species at the same time. It also confirms the announcement date as 26 February 2017. Do take this rumour with a grain of salt and feel free to check out the video below yourself.


All FPX transactions above RM100 will need SecureTAC approval via CIMB Clicks app soon

In this short news, CIMB Malaysia just announced that from 19 March 2023 onwards, all FPX transactions above RM100 will require SecureTAC approval. This is in line with the regulator’s direction to combat financial scams.

The SecureTAC approval will appear on the CIMB Clicks App and this should minimise scam risks further. That said, it should be noted that the SecureTAC function has not arrived yet in the early version of the CIMB OCTO App. So for the time being, any FPX transactions can only be approved on CIMB Clicks.

CIMB Clicks is available to download on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store as well as the Huawei AppGallery. Remember that no normal phone numbers or companies will simply ask for your TAC number. Stay safe and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Huawei P10 leaked in metallic green and purple with Yamaha / Harmon Kardon audio?

As we come up to the big reveal of the Huawei P10 the number of leaks for the device is intensifying. This time around the leak shows the P10 in a metallic green and purple colour on top of the existing black, gold and white. The leak also seems to indicate that the P10 will also feature Yamaha and/or Harmon Kardon audio technology but it hasn't been confirmed yet if these are add-ons are just for compatible headphones.

Do take this rumour with a grain of salt and stay tuned for more at TechNave.com as we have been planning to go to MWC 2017 since last year. Hopefully things work out soon so we appreciate the continued support.


Rumours: Huawei P10 may bring its fingerprint scanner to the front

The Huawei P9 was announced just last April, and the next model from Huawei is already being talked hotly around the net. The expected Huawei P10 should be coming around this time next year, and the first news is that the fingerprint scanner will migrate to the front.

Right now the fingerprint scanner on the Huawei P9 is at the back, where your index finger will rest. The next iteration is expected to be located on the home button on the front, like most manufacturers today.

As of now, this is the only news for the upcoming model we have seen so far. No news if it will share the excellent dual-camera sensor like the P9, or will it share the same design as the predecessor. Stay tuned to TechNave for more news on this soon.


Rumours: Huawei P10 price and P10 lite tech-specs leaked?

Today’s latest Huawei rumours is yet again about the P10 and also a possible P10 lite just like its predecessor, but first; rumours about the P10 is that the price tag is not that economically affordable, as it could be the most expensive P-series device that the company made.

Let alone the #porsche design , get ready for the most #expensive P device ever #Huawei #mwc17 #crazy prices pic.twitter.com/zbsReG9IyX

Well, that is of course according to Twitter user @ricciollo1 who has a reliable track record of leaking info. We still should take it with a grain of salt, though, but the P10 could go all the way up to €749 which is around RM3574. Wow, that’s through the usual Huawei price tag, but it might be adjusted for our country’s currency just like when the Mate 9 was first announced.

Meanwhile, an unknown Huawei smartphone was spotted at TENAA under the code name WAS-AL00. From there, sources are telling us that the device is sporting a 2.1GHz Kirin processor, a 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, a 12MP rear camera / 8MP front camera, 2900 mAh battery, and a fingerprint sensor located at the back.

Aside from that, the device measures 146.5 x 72 x 7.2mm and weighs 146g, with a 5.2-inch FHD display (1080p) panel. That’s quite a lot of information for something that wasn’t speculated much, and it seems very likely that this is the P10 lite.

Huawei is expected to showcase the P10 series at the Mobile World Congress 2017 in March, until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Huawei P10 smartphone and specs leaked online

While we wait patiently for the official Huawei Mate 9 launch on 22 November 2016 in Malaysia, we just got some rumours about the upcoming P10 next year. As usual, someone took a screenshot of the device and posted it online, along with some speculated specifications.

On the leaked image, we can see the dual Leica camera at the familiar position on the back, as well as a new antenna design at the bottom that mimics the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models, the P10 seems to be similar to the Mate 9 too, with some curved sides at the back.

Specs-wise, we are quite sure it will feature a Kirin 960 just like the Mate 9, a pair of 12MP for the main cameras, and EMUI 5.0 based on Android 7.0 Nougat. As for the rest of the specs, Geekbench listed that it should also feature a 5.5-inch Quad HD display, 6GB RAM and 256GB ROM for the P10 Plus, the standard P10 should carry 4GB RAM.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Huawei P10 specs revealed

We like the Huawei P9 here at TechNave, so we are expecting great things from the logical successor to the phone, the Huawei P10. A new benchmark has appeared on GFXBench, that may give us clues on the specs of the future Huawei flagship smartphone.

The phone with the model number is LON-L29 (the Huawei P9 model number is LON-L19) is set to feature a 5.5 Quad HD display and is powered by Huawei’s latest processor, the Kirin 960 which is locked at 2.3GHz. The Kirin 960 is the same processor present in the recently released Huawei Mate 9. The P10 sports 6GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and runs Android 7.0 Nougat.

There is a 12-megapixel camera on the rear that can shoot 4K videos and has the usual features like face detection, autofocus, and HDR. No news if it is a Leica-branded dual-camera setup. There will also be a front 8-megapixel selfie module.

Do you think the Huawei P10 specs is impressive? As it is still under development – anything can change from now until its launch sometime next year. So stay tuned to TechNave for more news on the Huawei P10 smartphone.


Rumours: Huawei P10 to come in a variety of bold colors?

If the recent tweets from Huawei Mobile’s official Twitter account is anything to come by, it does looks like the Huawei P10 would be coming in a variety of colours.

Apparently, Huawei thinks that Black is so last season, and colours let your personality shine. Well, if the teasers are anything to go by, it looks like we’ll be getting some really bold colours, such as blue, and green, as well as the classic gold colour option.


Rumours: Huawei P10 video render concept released unofficially

Huawei has been riding off their success petty well last year, and they won’t stop this year. The anticipated P10 is bound to come but there are barely any rumours about it. However, Concept Creator has made a render video and posted it on their YouTube channel, showing details of how the device would look like.

Although it’s just purely a render concept, let’s just keep this as a discussion for fun. From the video above, it seems that the P10 will be joining the dual-curved display party, the bezels at both sides are thin and narrow which looks elegant enough, while the top and bottom space looks almost the same. Come to think about it, it does closely resemble the Mate 9 Pro in some ways.

Meanwhile, the trademark dual rear cameras remain the same, except the LED flash has been changed from the pill shaped to a circular one. The P10 is expected to make an appearance at the Mobile World Congress in March 2017, stay tuned for more Huawei news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Huawei P20 trademarked?

Logically, the next Huawei P series should be P11 and P11 Plus. But Huawei just did something unexpected - the company just allegedly trademarked Huawei P20 and rumours have it that the model will be released before 2017 ends.

With the information taken from none other than Weibo, it seems that the P20 is an enhanced version of the P10 Plus. Despite that, the tech-specs on the device is an odd one because it will be using the same Kirin 960 chipset instead of the Kirin 970 that will be included in the Mate 10 this year too. However, the RAM power will be up to 8GB, display size is increased too to 5.7-inch QHD with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, and a huge 4000mAh battery.

No word on whether they will make some changes to the camera sensors, if anything we think they will probably just leave it alone or increase the RGB sensor to 16MP or 20MP. We won’t likely see the P20 coming out together with the Mate 10, as it will be difficult to share the spotlight together.

Do you think the P20 is real or just all talk? Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Rumours: Huawei P8 Lite (2017) name to be changed to Nova Lite in other regions?

In today’s latest leak, popular Twitter leakster Evan Blass tweeted that the Huawei P8 Lite (2017) which was first shown in at the CES 2017 could be getting a name change in other regions, to be marketed as the Nova Lite instead of its intended name.

With the same tagline “Power Without Pause”, the P8 Lite (2017) is already on sale in the U.K. and some Europeon countries of €239 (around RM1132). While there are no details of where the Nova Lite will be released, the device is expected to be released in Latin America, with the same tech-specs as the P8 Lite (2017) as shown below:

It’s not known if the P8 Lite (2017) or the Nova Lite will come to Malaysia, if it does, it probably be called the Nova Lite to follow suit the Nova series and to avoid confusion as well. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at Technave.com.


Rumours: Huawei P8 blueprints revealed?

While the Huawei P8 has yet to be revealed officialy, the leaks about this upcoming flagship smartphone just keep on coming. This time around, a factory schematic or blueprint has been leaked by @Onleaks showing the back, sides and top of the upcoming Huawei smartphone. The schematics also reveal measurements which include 144.9 x 71.9 x 6.6mm. Other rumoured tech specs include a Kirin 930 processor, 3GB RAM, 5.2-inch full HD display, 2600 mAh battery and 13MP rear camera. The schematics also reveal dual speakers on the bottom and what appears to be either a touch control or finger print scanner on the back. The drawings make it seem as if it is a swipe type of fingerprint scanner unlike the one-touch scanner on the Huawei Mate 7 but we'll know for sure in the next few weeks.