New ROG Strix SCAR and Strix G gaming laptops announced with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU

Today, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is proud to announce the new ROG Strix SCAR and Strix G lineup of gaming laptops. The Strix SCAR 16, Strix SCAR 18, Strix G16, and Strix G18 now have brand new designs, alongside updated internals for the Strix SCAR 17 and Strix G17. Here are the details that you should know about.

Powered by the latest Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA processors, the Strix SCAR 16 and 18 feature up to an Intel Core i9-13980HX processor with 24 cores and 32 threads, alongside up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU capable of up to 175 watts, for a total system power of 240 W (with Dynamic Boost and Manual performance modes). Meanwhile, the Strix G16 and G18 are powered by up to an Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU with up to 175 W of power using Dynamic Boost and the same MUX Switch with Advanced Optimus.

Featuring larger 16:10 panels, every model is available with one of ROG’s Nebula displays and up to QHD 240 Hz refresh rate, as well as a response time of 3ms or less, at least 500 nits of brightness, and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour rate. The Strix SCAR 16 is also available with a beautiful Nebula HDR display with up to 1100 nits of peak brightness and HDR picture quality.

To integrate an all-new Intelligent Cooling Suite, it features ROG’s Tri-Fan Technology that was introduced last year. Its heatsink is now enlarged for the 2023 Strix SCAR 16, Strix SCAR 18, Strix G16, and Strix G18 and increases heat dissipation by up to 92.23%. The 2023 Strix SCAR 17 and Strix G17 contain Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal on the CPU, while the SCAR 17 is paired with a custom vapour chamber for top-tier cooling performance.

For availability and pricing, there is no information yet provided by ASUS but we should be expecting to see these new Strix laptops in Malaysia in a few months' time. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New ROG Strix and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 40 GPUs announced by ASUS

Shortly after NVIDIA announced the new GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, ASUS didn't wait long to announce the new ROG Strix and TUF Gaming graphics cards in line with that. Soon to be available, you will be able to get your hands on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 40 and TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs.

We have already talked about the features of the RTX 40 Series GPUs, so you can head over here to read about them. For the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, you can get your hands on the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090,  ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 16GB and ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4080 12GB. Meanwhile, TUF Gaming also follows the same name scheme - TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090, TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 16GB and the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4080 12GB.

With the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090, ASUS wanted to go further than a large heatsink and vented backplate so they installed a new vapour chamber and 30% more surface area for heat dissipation compared with the predecessor. Moreover, the Axial-tech fans also got upgraded with a thicker design with seven blades providing 3.8% more airflow and 19.3% more pressure.

On the other hand, the TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4090 is slightly thicker than its ROG sibling at 3.65 slots and a bit shorter at 348 mm for wider case compatibility. There is a massive vent at the edge of the backplate that allows even more air to flow through the fins from the larger Axial-tech fans, providing 20% more airflow than the last generation. It also uses the PCIe 5.0 standard’s new 16-pin power connector.

ASUS still hasn't announced the price and availability yet for the global market, including Malaysia. We are expecting it to appear from 12 October and November 2022, the same as NVIDIA's schedule. For the Malaysian market, we think we would get it at a later date due as that's how it has always been. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New ROG Zephyrus S GX701 laptop & two other gaming desktops with RTX2080 graphics cards launched from RM2699

If you’re looking to upgrade your gaming rig, turn your eyes to ASUS Malaysia’s latest releases, the ROG Zephyrus S GX701, the ROG Strix GL10CS and the ROG Strix GL12CX with prices starting from from RM2699 and equipped with the latest RTX graphics cards. You’ll be able to purchase these really cool gaming devices from authorized ASUS dealers starting from today.

Kicking off the launch was this monster of a gaming laptop, the ROG Zephyrus S GX701. The device features some pretty incredible tech specs which include (up to) the Nvidia RTX2080 Max-Q graphics card, an Intel Core i7-8750H processor and a 17.3 inch FHD IPS display which comes with 144Hz refresh rate. Weighing at only 2.7kg, this device also comes with 8GB of onboard memory and a M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 1TB SSD.

The device only measures at 18.7mm in thickness, fitting the 17.3 inch display into a 15.7 inch wide body. This device costs a whopping RM13999

The recognizable ROG logo imprinted on the back

If you love RGBae like me, you’ll be delighted to know that this laptop’s keyboard comes with a per-key RGB mapping. The design of the laptop definitely screams RGB with its LED lit ROG logo on the back resting upon brushed metal. Like the previous Zephyrus S model, the keyboard is pushed forward to accommodate the graphics card. However, the drawback (if you would call it that) is that the touchpad is placed to the left of the keyboard instead of front and center

In addition this device has a variety of ports which include a USB-C port 3.0, x3 USB-A, a HDMI port, a 3.5mm headphone and mic jack combo and a kensington lock. Yup, there are a total of 4 vents altogether

Besides that, ASUS also launched two brand new gaming desktops which are absolutely gorgeous and perfect for RGBae lovers. The first one is this beast of a gaming desktop, the ROG Strix GL12CX. It comes with the latest Intel Core i9-9900K processor, the RTX2080 8GD6 graphics card, 32GB RAM, M.2 PCIe 256 / 512GB SSD, a 1TB/2TB HDD. To ensure you have enough power, this tower comes with a 700W PSU. The price for this desktop starts from RM9999.

Another gaming desktop is for those who aren’t looking for anything too high powered which is the ROG Strix GL10CS. This device comes equipped with the GTX1050/1060 graphics card, up to 32GB of RAM, a choice between in the Intel Core i7 or i5 processors, a M.2 PCIe 128GB SSD and 1TB HDD. For connectivity, the tower comes with 6x Type-A ports, a HDMI port, a headphone out/ mic in jack, a 3-in-1 audio jack and a RJ45. If you’re interested in getting this device, it will set you back RM2699 at the minimum. Check out the image below for the full specs and pricing:

If you buy a laptop or a PC, you stand a chance to win a ROG Gaming Set worth RM1.6K from 1-27 April 2019

Did I mention that you'll be getting a free gaming keyboard and mouse with every purchase of the gaming desktop? If I were able to purchase one of these devices, most likely I’d be grabbing myself the ROG Strix GL12CX gaming desktop for a real good high graphics and intense gaming session. Which one would you choose? For the latest news on gaming laptops, check out TechNave.com!


New Razer Blade 15 variant release: world's first 240Hz OLED display gaming laptop

The Razer Blade series first made its debut back two years ago but there is a new Razer Blade 15 model right now. As the headline suggests, the main highlight is that it is the world's first 240Hz OLED laptop which is a rarity. Let's see what else it has to offer.

Compared with the base model that was introduced in CES 2022, the new Razer Blade 15 now sports the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor (14-core), up to GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU, 1TB PCIe SSD of storage (and an extra M.2 PCIe Slot) and either a 16GB or 32GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM. As a gaming laptop, you can expect it to have a cooling Vapor Chamber system and RGB keyboard.

Besides the 240Hz refresh rate, the laptop's display mode can also be adjusted to either 360Hz in FHD or 144Hz in 4K resolution. Moreover, it's packed with an NVIDIA DLSS, Ray Tracing and NVIDIA Max-Q technologies for the hardcore fans for the highest gaming performance you desire. Finally, it also has plenty of I/O ports with three USB A ports, a Thunderbolt 4, a USB C, an SD card reader as well as a Gigabit Ethernet port.

There's no local price tag for the Malaysian market and we aren't even sure if it's coming. But if it does, you can bet that it's going to be super expensive because it cost $3,999.99 (~RM17,413). Would you still like this laptop to come here, though? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New Realme UI based on Android 10 out soon, promises near stock Android experience

The user interface for a smartphone is important to many people, with some who prefer unmodified versions of Android OS. Now, Realme has confirmed that its latest iteration of Realme UI will provide a near-stock Android 10 experience and offered some details of what it can do.

As mentioned, Realme UI is based on Android 10 with ColorOS 7 features added to it, blending a simplified design with enhanced features. According to GSMArena, one of the features includes the ability to tweak the visuals of the UI, such as giving icons rounded edges, changing system colours, add transparency, and more. Realme also added 11 new default wallpapers and given them animations, which is a nice touch.

Speaking of features, the new UI will come with power-saving modes, a Focus Mode, and a privacy feature called Personal Information Protection. The power-saving is self-explanatory enough, though Realme did not elaborate on what improvements and changes were made to it. Next, there's Focus Mode that is supposed to help you concentrate by playing relaxing music. Personal Information Protection is the one we found interesting, as it works by sending blank info pages whenever apps request for them.

While announcing its new UI, Realme also hinted that new earbuds may be coming soon. In the video above, you can see the name Realme Buds Air Neo appear for the Dual Earphone Connection feature in the 6-second mark. Realme announced that the Realme Buds Air recently but one thing it lacked was a noise-cancelling feature, which the Air Neo may be aiming to provide.

Existing Realme devices will only get the update in the months to come, so we hope upcoming ones will ship with it out of the box. Having said that, how important is a phone's UI for you? Do let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New Realme logo, clothing and peripheral products revealed

So this is a surprise, Realme has just announced that besides from manufacturing smartphones, the company will also launch new clothing and peripherals for the young generation, this includes T-shirts, sweaters and even office supplies. Looks like they are going in for the hip-trend with the youth as much as they can.

On top of that, they will be launching two options of their clothing lineup which are Realme Yellow and Realme Grey. The company claimed that their peripherals are quite durable and eco-friendly so that it gives a sense of fashion and pragmatism at the same time for the young people in both work and lifestyle.

A series of brand new peripheral products including handbags, paper cups, notebooks, folders, work badges, business cards, envelopes, sweaters and T-shirts, ushering in a new wave of trendy design among young people

According to Realme, they also hired chief designer Eddie Opara from Pentagram to upgrade the logo, this is to present the company's "artistic and impactful representation of both the Realme brand identity and its vision of being Proud to be Young, which the brand hopes will become a symbol of youth culture around the world". In case you didn't notice, the uppercase "R" and a lowercase "r" are merged together. Cool.

With that, Realme has updated its new revamped brand image across all its channels, websites, social media platforms and many others that are associated with the company. However, they didn't really tell us when are the clothing and office supplies will come to into the Malaysia market. Personally, I would like to get one of the hoodies myself.

So what do you think of Realme's new expansion into the fashion and office supplies line? Do you want a piece too? Stay tuned for more Realme news at TechNave.com.


New Redmi K50 Pro renders appear, expected launch in mid 2022

If you recall, a silicon phone case for the Redmi K50 Pro was spotted online. Based on that, a render for the device was published, providing fans with a glimpse of what it could look like. However, new renders of the device have appeared online and have some minor differences.

Where the previous render shows a completely flat back, the new renders from @OnLeaks (via Zouton) show that the device curves at the sides. The punch-hole for the front camera also looks slightly larger. But aside from that, the two sets of renders are mostly similar. The volume and power buttons are on the right side, and two speakers can be found on the top and bottom. No sign of the SIM tray, but it'll probably be placed at the left side or bottom.

So... This is the #Xiaomi #RedmiK50Pro! (360° video + stunning 5K renders + dimensions)On behalf of @zoutons_uae -> https://t.co/fRBnnSX81g pic.twitter.com/3KytABkegt

In terms of specs, the Redmi K50 Pro will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, plus at least 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There should also be another variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It's also expected to come with a 6.6-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 4700mAh battery, and a 64MP sensor for the main camera.

Allegedly, the Redmi K50 Pro won't be available till mid-2022. So, some of the details above could still change before the phone enters mass production. With that said, what do you think about the design and specs so far? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about it.


New Redmi smartphone spotted on TENAA. Might be Redmi 9 or Note 9.

It seems that a user on weibo has leaked a bunch of images originating from the TENAA, which might be either the Redmi 9 or the Redmi Note 9 smartphone. Based on the images, it seems that the alleged smartphone could come with features such as a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C port, Dual SIM as well as a 3.5mm audio jack slot.

As far as we know, the Redmi smartphone is expected to come equipped with a 6.53-inch HD+ display, 5000mAh internal battery, quad-camera setup in the rear with a 48MP main sensor, as well as a MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. Other than that, there’s not much we know in regards to the full tech spec of the aforementioned smartphone.

Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement in regards to the images mentioned. Not only that, but there’s no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the device as of now.

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


New Rose Pink and Sand Gold for ZenFone Max is now available in Malaysia with a special gift

Good news to all ASUS Malaysian fans! Two new colours variant have been added to the ZenFone Max (ZC553KL) - Rose Pink and Sand Gold!. How do you get one? Well, they are now available in Malaysia for the same retail price of RM869, but there’s a kicker, those who purchase the Rose Pink and Sand Gold Zenfone Max are entitled to redeem a Special gift too!

All the customers have to do is simply go though their website here to fill in the redemption form, this is viable for every Malaysian starting today until 31 March 2017. What’s the special gift? We don’t know, but only you can find out. So hurry!

While you're at it, do check out our recent review of the device. Stay tuned for more ASUS news at Technave.com.


New SD 8.0 specification card announced, able to transfer data up to 4GB/s

Today, the SD Association have just announced a new SD 80. specification and according to reports, the transfer data speed is about 4x faster than the current one we are using now. Featuring PCIe 4.0 and NVMe interface which is usually found on solid-state drives. it's able to transfer data up to nearly 4GB/s.

Compared with SD 7.0 and SD7.1 specs, the maximum transfer speed is only up to 3938 MB/s based on SD Association's white paper. With this, users will be able to transfer their high-quality videos and media files such as 8K videos (the current trend now) faster than before. SD Association also mentioned that this new specs will soon make its way to SDHC, SDXC, and SDUC, for all we know, it could be on a 128GB SDUC card but we shall see.

It will take a while for this new SD spec to land on several stores so do check local listings in the future. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS Zenbook Pro review - A powerful & convenient laptop for working adults

While smartphones nowadays are the popular devices in the market now, that doesn't mean the laptops and notebooks have gone away. Today in this review article, we have the ASUS Zenbook Pro (UX501V, not the UX501VW model, more on that later in the Features section) notebook with us and this magnificent lightweight beast costs a hefty RM6599 according to their ASUS Product Guide magazine. Expensive? Indeed, but why? Well, that's what we're going to find out.

Coming in with a large 15.6-inch display, the Zenbook Pro has a very nice and polished look. Made in all-metal with chamfered edges, the overall design looks simple and although it's not one of the lightest laptops around, it still feels light nonetheless at 2.06kg, making it quite a compact device to bring around to game or work and edit videos when travelling.

(L-R) The audio jack, SD card slot, and two USB 3.0 ports

(L-R) Power port, USB 3.0, HDMI port and a USB Type-C port

(L-R) The RG 45 cable inside the plastic package, a strap, the battery cable, manual book, screen wiper and the battery adapter

On the keyboard layout, it has a wide layout for your palms to rest and also comes with a numerical keypad which many laptops don't have. But for me, it's kind of redundant because I don't use it a lot, however, for those who works on Excel or Google Sheet will definitely find it useful. Moreover, the keyboard has backlighting for you to type if you happen to use it in a dark place, like on the move in a train or plane.

Trying to lower the volume with one hand (the struggle is real)

One of the things I don't like about the keyboard layout is having to press Fn for controlling the brightness, keyboard lighting and volume. Like, it's kind of a hassle to use two fingers to control, especially the volume button that's placed so far away, you could argue I can just use two hands, but why use two fingers when I can just use one finger on my Lenovo laptop? Just saying.

The speaker located on the numerical keypad, there's another one at the other end too

Moving on, another thing I'd like to point out is the audio speaker. I'm sure you noticed the nice design on top of the keyboard thinking that it's the only Bangs and Olufsen speakers, but that's not really the main speaker (#gasp).

These are the main ones (there's another one on the other end)

To add on to that, the volume output is uneven. For example, watching YouTube videos with it sounds good, but when it comes to watching movies (the downloaded ones), the volume is quite low for some reason. This forces the user to use earphones or headset to listen, also, if you're the type that watches a lot of videos on the bed or cushion, it won't be loud enough for you because of the way the speakers are positioned, even if the volume is maximized.

Here are the ASUS Zenbook Pro specifications

In the features corner, there isn't much to talk about, but I guess we can start with the ASUS Webstorage. As the name implies, it works exactly like Apple's iCloud system, allowing you to store your important data there. There's also an Eye Care Switcher which is designed to protect your eye from the display, so that's nice.

Also, since this model is the UX501X and not the UX501XW, it's lacking a touch screen feature. So no touch screen experience for me, but even if there is one, I don't think I'd be using it as much. Other than that, other features belong to the Windows 10 which most of you are already familiar by now, such as Cortana which was efficient.

Oh yeah, there's a camera at the front too. Quality is quite grainy, but at least it's good enough for webcam and making conference calls.

Ah, now onto the performance section. Packing with Intel Core i7 6700HQ Processor and GeForce GTX 960M, this laptop is capable of playing high-end games easily such as Metro 2033 on the highest setting. So if it can play that game, you'd be sure that it can play other games in the same class without much worries.

No lagging problems even commanding 259 Zerglings on screen

Geekbench score for single-core and multi-core

Of course, it won't be complete without watching some explosion on YouTube (1080p)

In addition, battery life is quite spot on as well, being able to last around 6 hours or more if you're just doing everyday-tasks, but drains quickly when playing intensely. In just one hour without the power plugged in, 70% of battery energy can easily disappear, which is expected. The cooling fan can get a little bit noisy when you're in quiet room as well, but you probably won't be bothered by it much when gaming with your earphones or gaming headgear for the immersion; playing games with the surround sound in the open just doesn't cut it.

This heat reading is just the beginning when you start gaming for a few minutes

A bit off topic here, I think it's also worth mentioning that the Zenbook Pro UX501VW (not the UX501V that we have) model can also handle 4K video editing quite well according to other online sources (for example, this video editor's review). With the given specifications and hardware (featuring IPS UHD in 3840 x 2160 resolution), I think it shouldn't come as a surprise and this also proves that it's convenient for video editors to edit their videos on-the-go, which should prove useful for wedding crews in Malaysia.

So, what do we think of the Zenbook Pro overall? Well after taking into all of the considerations mentioned above (high-end specifications, extra numerical keypads, lightweight and solid design). We think that it's best served for customers who travels often and wants a balance between work and play (and video editing), which is why the Zenbook Pro is perfect for them.

By all means, it's not up on par with those pure gaming laptops like the ROG lineup, but it's still good enough to play several games on ultra settings. However, we do ponder a bit about the design of the volume button position on the keyboard, the not-so-consistent volume speaker range, as well as the usage of the tablet mode if they get the UX501VW model.

Anyway, for its price of RM6599, it's safe to say that the price is justified, but only if you fit into our description of a user who needs to work and play hard.

Know anyone else using a Zenbook Pro? Thanks for reading and as always, stay tuned for more reviews at Technave.com.


New Samsung 5100 mAh Fast-Charge powerbank launched

The Korean tech giants, Samsung, has released their latest powerbank/battery pack model with the Fast-Charge feature. Model number EB-PG950 as they call it, will have a total capacity of 5100 mAh and will come with adapters and cables for USB, microUSB and USB Type-C devices.

Clearly designed as an ideal accessory for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, the capacity is adjusted in a way that it will give any Samsung phone at least one full recharge. Additionally with the Fast-Charge feature, the battery pack will be able to charge any Samsung Fast-charge compatible devices 1.5x faster than standard USB charges. For your information, the high-end Samsung devices starting from the Galaxy S6 and Note 4 will have the fast charge feature. Do check up on your device before purchasing to avoid disappointment.

The battery pack will be available in two colours, namely Navy and Silver. Additionally the battery pack will also come with the aforementioned cables and adapters with a built-in strap for easier carrying.

Interested in getting one? The pack is available for purchase on Amazon and interestingly enough, on the Samsung Malaysia store page as well for a RRP of RM269. You can check out the Samsung store page here.

Well that's that, an easy-to-carry powerbank for all your fast-charging needs (For Samsung devices of course). Make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest news and updates.


New Samsung DeX 2.8 update will enable players to play Vainglory with mouse and keyboard

Vainglory will be playable with the mouse and keyboard with Samsung Dex 2.8 update

While the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is all about the hype now, the Samsung DeX didn't get as much attention for good reasons since it was revealed months ago with the Galaxy S8 and S8+. But there is some good news to those who have the DeX, as Super Evil Megacorp, creators of Vainglory game app, will introduce full Samsung DeX support in update 2.8, allowing the game to be played with mouse and keyboard on Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ devices.

Vainglory players should have noticed the game's presence on the stage during the Unpacked event, the update will allow the game to be played on the DeX more efficiently. The collaboration with Samsung furthers Super Evil’s mission by pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming, providing gamers with the opportunity to experience Vainglory however they want to and on the broadest range of devices as possible.

“We’re constantly exploring and pushing the boundaries of gaming technology,” said Tommy Krul, CTO of Super Evil Megacorp. “With the help of our own proprietary E.V.I.L. engine technology, we’ve been able to deliver a smooth yet visceral competitive gaming experience for Vainglory players across the globe. We built Vainglory specifically for mobile devices with unmatched speed and responsive touch controls, but now, with the help of Samsung DeX, we’re taking gameplay to the next level for players who gravitate towards traditional PC gaming, and prefer to play with a mouse and keyboard.”

Samsung and Super Evil Megacorp have been collaborating closely on development projects since early 2016, when Vainglory became one of the first games to be optimized with Samsung’s Vulkan graphics API technology. Vainglory was also named the mobile gaming partner for the Samsung Galaxy Invitational during E3 2016, hosting top Vainglory eSports teams from across the globe. Vainglory can be downloaded for free from the App Store, Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.


New Samsung Exynos chipsets with AMD GPUs could launch in 2021

When the Exynos 2100 chipset was announced, many were sceptical about its performance. But recent reports prove that the chipset has been a pleasant surprise so far. Now, sources claim that Samsung wants to take a step further on the GPU side with a partnership with AMD.

According to Ice Universe, Samsung could launch chipsets with AMD GPUs in Q2 or Q3 2021. However, the leaker mentioned also mentioned that the release window could shift. In other words, we could be looking at a launch in Q4 2021 or next year. The good news is, the AMD GPU will not be limited to the flagship chipset, both the next Exynos 2000 series and 1000 series chipsets are expected to have it.

We will see Samsung release Samsung × AMD GPUs in the second or third quarter of 2021, which will be used in the next Exynos 2xxx and next Exynos 1xxx processors, Samsung may change the release time of the new processors.

The Exynos 2100 chipset has been rather promising so far, showing overall performance on par with the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Its battery endurance is apparently quite good too. But it has been noted that GPU isn't quite as good, which is why the company is looking to get AMD's helps in that area.

AMD has experience making GPUs for its Ryzen mobile series CPUs, so it would be interesting to see how well mobile chipsets with AMD GPUs could perform. Perhaps this upcoming chipset could beat even Qualcomm's best? Let us know what you think in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New Samsung Galaxy Fold patent emerge before Samsung Galaxy Fold re-launch

While we wait for Samsung to re-launch their upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold, Samsung has apparently been hard at work on another foldable smartphone. The smartphone patent has the smartphone folding into a Z shape where it can bend in two places.

The Korean Intellectual Property Office had approved Samsung’s patent back in May. This sort of fold allows for screens with almost no edge thanks to the folds. Also, the foldable phone would be able to sport a larger display as well when unfolded, giving users more room for productivity.

From what it looks like, the device can be folded both ways where users can either have the screen folded outward or inward when not in use. The sketches from Let’s Go Digital show the device to be roughly three times the size of a traditional smartphone.

However, the patents were not sent in by Samsung Electronics but rather from Samsung Display so it is not known if Samsung is planning on actually making the device anytime soon. For now, we can still look forward to the Samsung Galaxy Fold which is making a comeback soon. What do you think of the Samsung’s new design of their foldable smartphone? Keep up with the latest Samsung news on TechNave.com!


New Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro & On7 Pro exclusively for India Market

Samsung Mobile India has just brought an upgrade for the Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7 exclusively for the India market. The new models are Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 Pro and offer minor hardware upgrades plus latest Android Marshmallow.

The new Galaxy On5 Pro is slightly enchanced compared to its predecessor with some minor hardware and software upgrades. It packs tech spec of the same 5 inch 720p TFT LCD and the same Exynos 3475 Quad chip with a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 and Mali-T720 GPU. The has been slightly increased from 1.5GB up to 2GB, while the internal storage is now 16GB compared to 8GB on its predecessor. As for rest of the tech spec, the Galaxy On5 Pro features the same 8 Megapixel rear camera, 5 Megapixel Selfie camera, 4G LTE connectivity, dual-SIM support, and a 2600 mAh battery. The Galaxy On5 Pro now supports the S-Bike Mode and Ultra Data Saving Mode. The latest Android Marshmallow comes pre-installed on the Galaxy On5 Pro.

As for the Galaxy On7 Pro, the design looks pretty identical to its predecessor. It focuses on memory upgrades and new software tricks. It packs tech specs of 5.5 inch 720p LCD, a snapdragon 410 chip with a quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A53 processor with Adreno 306 GPU, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, 13 Megapixel rear camera and a 5 Megapixel selfie camera, 4G LTE and dual-SIM connectivity, 3000 mAh battery and Android Marshmallow pre-loaded.

Both The Galaxy On5 Pro and On7 Pro come in Black or Gold and they're now available to be purchased on Amazon for INR 9190 (RM 544) and INR 11190 (RM 662) respectively.


New Samsung Galaxy S10 series leaks with a memory capacity up to 12GB RAM + 1TB storage and more

Continuing on the Samsung Galaxy S10 series rumour mill, we got some new leaks once again from Roland Quandt and according to his tweet, it seems there will be four Galaxy S10 variants along with the colour models for each. Without further ado, let's check out what are the leaks.

For starters, the four variants are going to be named the Galaxy S10E, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and another Galaxy S10+ with a mega memory capacity of 12GB of RAM and 1TB storage which is kinda insane. Speaking of memory, the lowest one is at least 6GB + 128GB, followed by an 8GB + 512GB. Besides the Galaxy S10 12GB + 1TB model with only Ceramic White or Ceramic Black, the rest of the three will have four colours but knowing Samsung, not all of them will come into the Malaysia market.

Just a few li'l tidbits:S10E 6/128GB Prism Black, Green, White, Canary YellowS10 6/128GB, 8/512GB Prism Black, Green, White, BlueS10+ 6/128GB, 8/512GB Prism Black, Green, White, BlueS10+ 12GB/1TB only in Ceramic White or Ceramic Black https://t.co/O44I4VHGSU

We also happen to find the clearest image render yet on a European website, the new Infinity O cut-out front camera is there as expected, so as the pill-shaped dual front camera but this time, we have a treat of two new colours of white and green which looks gorgeous. The bezels are almost non-existent and for the back, there lies the triple camera setup with the LED flash. Rumours have it that there's even a heart rate sensor hiding there too.

Besides that, there are other tech specs tidbits that we mentioned before - there is potentially an in-display fingerprint sensor since there's none at the back, the Bixby button is still there below the volume buttons, and it should also sport the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor but for the Malaysia market, we are probably getting the Exynos 9820 chipset.

We did a compilation of all the Samsung Galaxy S10 rumours before so you can read more over here, but do take them with a pinch of salt until the official launching day on 20 February 2019. Stay tuned for more Samsung news only at TechNave.com.


New Samsung Galaxy S10 teasers show off 4K selfie camera recording and reverse wireless charging

Three brand new short teaser videos were posted up by Samsung on their Vietnamese Youtube channel, confirming and showing a few key features of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphones. These teasers confirmed a few rumours that we’ve been hearing these past few days.

The first video seems to show off their new UD fingerprint scanning technology. From rumours we’ve heard, we may only be seeing this feature on the standard S10 and the S10+ device only as the S10E may have a side mounted fingerprint scanner integrated with the power button. In the video description, it is mentioned the line “ultrasonic technology” which may point to their very own technology.

The next video shows off their 4K recording but the interesting about it is that it is capable of doing so with the S10 selfie camera. This shouldn’t come as a surprise, seeing that the S10+ may come with a dual selfie camera housed in a pill shaped cutout display. The selfie camera is rumoured to have 10MP with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).

The third video shows off the Samsung Galaxy S10’s battery abilities. This video confirms the rumours of reverse wireless charging like the Huawei Mate 20 Pro which I personally thought was only a rumour at first. It is claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S10 may support 15W fast charging and 9W reverse wireless charging.

Besides that, there is word going around that Samsung’s wireless earbuds, the Samsung Galaxy Buds, may be revealed alongside the S10 series as well. New leaks of photos of the device has surfaced on the internet and it is rumoured that we may be receiving the earbuds for free with purchase of the S10 smartphone. However, it is not specified which version of the device it will come with or if it will happen globally or specific to certain regions.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds feature a much smaller battery capacity compared to its previous predecessor with only 58mAh battery and its case only 252mAh battery. Besides that, the earbuds may come with wireless charging for its case, IPx2 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.0 support and 8GB storage.

So yeah, looks like that's definitely happening... [Thanks, tipster!] pic.twitter.com/CQ0nxrAGh2

Samsung’s Unpacked 2019 is happening on the 20th of February and we are only T minus 7 days till the event. @evleaks on Twitter shared a leaked photo of a banner of the event, confirming that the one of the Samsung Galaxy S10 (likely the S10+) may feature a pill shaped cutout display. Either way, I am ready to be blown away. Are you? For the latest Samsung news, there’s no better place to find that in Malaysia than on TechNave.com!


New Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra photo leak hints Exynos 2100 chipset's image processing capability

While it's already known for sure that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 series is featuring a Snapdragon 888 chipset, that's not the case for the rest of the markets such as Malaysia. Traditionally, we would always receive an Exynos Galaxy model (and occasionally a Snapdragon special edition) and Malaysian Samsung fans dread that. However, Samsung might actually change our minds.

According to the latest report, the upcoming chipset is called the Exynos 2100 chipset. A user who is known as @chunvn8888 shared two photos - one taken from a Galaxy S21 Ultra Exynos model and other is the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Exynos. Despite taking the same moon at 50x digital zoom, the former did a far better job there even after being compressed in Twitter.

My sources gave me 2 moon pic, one is the Exynos S21 Ultra that my source is using, another is the Exynos Note20 Ultra. Even with Twitter compression, you still can tell the difference between both Both pic are handheld 50x btw pic.twitter.com/WSTNTEekHo

While the phones' configuration may be more or less the same, different chipsets would usually produce a different outcome to performance such as photo quality. Speaking of cameras, rumours have it that the upcoming flagship might have two telephoto lenses - a 10MP with 3x zoom + 10MP with 10x zoom. The latter lens is dubbed as the "super" telephoto camera and there could be a 2nd-gen 108MP sensor as well.

With this many rumours and leaks online, we have little doubt that the Galaxy S21 series could very well make its debut in January 2021. Are you excited to look forward to the next galaxy? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New Samsung Galaxy S21 variant appears on Bluetooth SIG, could be Galaxy S20 FE 4G

While 5G is definitely a future, it's a future that won't be a reality for many regions just yet. If you add the fact that 5G phones tend to cost more, it makes sense for consumers to want 4G variants. Luckily, we now have some good news: There could be 4G version of the Samsung Galaxy S21 coming soon.

That's right, additional variants of the Galaxy S21 has been certified by Bluetooth SIG. Listed as 'SM-G990F' and 'SM-G990F_DS', it's believed that these are 4G versions that will launch in regions where 5G isn't widely available yet. In other words, we could safely expect this 4G model to be available in Malaysia. There's also there's a chance that this is the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition. Why? Because the Galaxy S20 FE 4G has the model numbers of 'SM-G780F' and 'SM-G780F_DSM'.

With that being the case, what chipset would Samsung equip this variant with? It has to be a 4G chipset, so the Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 may not be the choice here. Aside from the chipset, the phone should have at least 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage (or less if Samsung wants to cut cost), and a 4000mAh battery. It should also have the same triple-camera setup that the Galaxy S21 has.

Of course, the specs could be completely different too. But what kind of changes in tech specs can we expect from this supposed Galaxy S21 FE 4G? Let us know what you think in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates on this phone.


New Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ press render leak, shows new purple model

As Samsung prepares themselves for the MWC 2018 event in Barcelona, Spain. We got ourselves some press render leaks of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ and sure, we see that almost every day from the Internet rumours, but this one is a bit special because it's in a rare colour that we don't see every day.

The colour you're seeing is not just any other purple, but it's called Lilac Purple (so specific lol) and while Samsung is not the first one to do so, Lilac Purple is quite something. In addition, this new colour is just one of the four colours that Samsung will be showing but that really depends on the region since they are known to do that. Aside from Lilac Purple, we should also expect to see the familiar Midnight Black, the favourite Coral Blue and Titanium Gray.

In the tech-specs corner, the new Galaxy S9 series will be sporting a dual rear camera just like the Note8 in a vertical position and the fingerprint sensor should be below it. There is also a rumour that Samsung will be integrating an IMX345 sensor for the cameras and have an adjustable aperture from F/1.5 - F/2.4 which is unheard of. A slow-mo video capture feature is said to be present as well running at 480fps. Besides that, we expect it to come with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and Android Oreo as well.

So what do you think of the colour? Loving it? Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED Malaysia pre-order - arriving soon by the mid of May 2023

Today, ASUS Malaysia announced the pre-order availability of the ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED. Under unit model number UX5304, the world's slimmest OLED laptop will be coming to Malaysia by the mid of May.

As we reported before, the Zenbook S 13 OLED will arrive in the Malaysian market in two variants. For the model with Intel Core i5-1335U and 16GB + 512GB memory configuration, it's priced at RM4999. On the other hand, the higher variant with Intel Core i7-1355U and 16GB + 1TB is priced at RM5999. More pre-order details such as freebies will be revealed soon.

To recap the features, the Zenbook S 13 OLED weighs just 1kg and comes in Basalt Gray or Ponder Blue. It also has a full set of I/O ports for on-the-go connections, a 63 Wh battery, and a 16:10 2.8K (2880 x 1800) ASUS Lumina OLED display. To complement the visual presentation further, the display is also Pantone Validated and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified.

What do you think of the ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED? To read the full details on the rest of the tech specs, you can visit our official news coverage right over here. Also, you can check out all the selected ASUS Concept Stores with the pre-order for the laptop here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ protective casings confirms a single and dual rear camera setup respectively

As some of you already know, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will soon be unveiled at the end of February and many fans are quite excited about it. We have been reading some rumoured news here and there and with this latest leak, I think we can confirm that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will have a single and dual rear camera respectively, thanks to the protection casing found online.

From the images, we can see there are four types of protection casing - Alcantara cover, Silicone cover, Hyperknit cover and Protective Standing cover. The Hyperknit and Protective Standing Cover are the new ones, especially the former which is made out of woven texture and it looks like that it's made for the outdoors. Meanwhile, the latter is the toughest one among the four, with the caption "ultimate device protection" and it's military grade protection, ensuring safety when you drop your phone.

Anyway, check out below is a list of the official casing for the Galaxy S9 and S9+:

Besides that, we know that the Galaxy S9 series will be using a dual rear camera for some time now, but speculation suggests that only the S9+ will have it which is proven further, thanks to this leaked protective casing pictures. The dual rear camera setup is position vertically in the middle and it's also good to know that the fingerprint sensor is no longer put at the side anymore.

Before you know it, we will be seeing the latest flagship from Samsung soon. Until then, stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


New Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 prices could be lower than earlier expected?

While our earlier Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ price estimates came in at ~RM4399 for the 64GB storage Galaxy S9 and ~RM4899 for the 64GB storage Galaxy S9+, new pricing from @evleaks has these priced lower. According to his leaked pricing, the Samsung Galaxy S9 could cost 841 euros (~RM4041) while the Samsung Galaxy S9+ could go for 989 euros (~RM4791).

Again, these are European prices which are generally higher than Malaysia prices so based on last year's Galaxy S8 (RM3299) and Galaxy S8+ (RM3699) we'd estimate the Galaxy S9 to be priced at RM3399 while the Galaxy S9+ could come into Malaysia at RM3899. As usual, do take these leaks and estimates with plenty of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite owners can now win a Vespa!

We'd never think to pair a Vespa with a tablet, but Samsung are thinking out of the box for their new Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite tablet with their "Samsung Unlock Joy and Win" contest. The contest gives Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite buyers the chance to win a Vespa LX150 scooter, with the contest starting from 8 May 2014 until 30 June 2014. You can buy the 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 Lite for just RM699, download the Galaxy Life mobile app and select the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite deal to start the contest. There will be 15 winners for the contest, each bringing back the Vespa LX150, which retails at RM9750. Tech specs for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite includes:

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite comes in Black and White


New Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 (+S Pen) & Galaxy Tab A 10.5 released in Malaysia starting from RM1699

Today, not only the Samsung Galaxy Note9 Ocean Blue 512GB pre-order has started now but Samsung Malaysia is also proud to present their brand new Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab A 10.5. These two tablets also available at all Samsung Experience Stores and authorised dealers at RM3099 and RM1699 respectively in either black or grey. In conjunction with the launch, customers who purchase it will receive a complimentary Book Cover (Galaxy Tab S4) or a free battery pack (Galaxy Tab A 10.5) from 21 September - 31 October 2018 (while stocks last).

The Galaxy Tab S4 was first revealed globally in early August 2018, designed to help users to do their work more efficiently as well as having fun time entertainment. Such an example of this is having the DeX support allowing users to switch from Android to a desktop experience once plugged to a monitor via a HDMI cable and work with an already pre-installed Microsoft Office suite. If not, users can still enjoy using the 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display and it offers four AKG speakers with Dolby Atmos sound technology. On top of that, the tablet is packing a 7300mAh battery, a S Pen, and other useful apps like SmartThings for a smart home experience at your hands.

Then for the Galaxy Tab A 10.5, this tablet is mainly for entertainment purpose for the children without the S Pen. It still has the same 10.5-inch display and Dolby Atmos sound technology. Since it's designed for children, it has Kids Mode for parents to take control of managing content and usage time, along with Kids Browser, Galaxy Apps for Kids and 8 free child-friendly apps. There's also a Multi-User mode for various account users.

To find out more about the two tablets, you can visit either one of the links below to get started and start tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip promotional images leaked with a smaller secondary display and S Pen

Earlier today, we wrote that Samsung might perhaps launch two more new foldable devices in July. While the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is shaping up nicely (if true), the next-gen Galaxy Z Flip could also have a new kickass design. In fact, there are already some leaked photos of the allegedly real devices.

Thanks to @UniverseIce as usual, he shared some of his findings as well about the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip in four colour models in white, purple, dark green and grey. We also did previous news of how the foldable could look like but there are two more as seen in the Twitter post below - the bottom left is modelled after the Galaxy S21 series whereas the top two are the "real" life photoshoots.

Your first look at the Galaxy Z Flip3.Black, White, Purple, and Green! pic.twitter.com/EWlEF2vQ93

I am very excited and praise Samsung's design, it looks better than all unofficial designs（3 and 4） pic.twitter.com/UBZmR8zSPc

While not all of them are confirmed, but the core concept remains the same which is having a secondary display on the outer cover when folded. Practically speaking, the one with the smallest secondary display before the dual rear camera is more realistic due to assembling the hardware on the device. An S Pen can be seen in the leaked photo as well so there's a good chance just like the Galaxy Z Fold 3 but it's best to take it with a pinch of salt.

But what do you think of the design? And which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 leak confirms larger cover display, but no other major changes

As we get closer to August, we can expect to see more leaks of the latest foldable devices from Samsung. For instance, there was a leak last week showing the case for the Galaxy Z Flip4. It's said that this model would have some changes, and this latest leak proves that.

Thanks to @Mr_TechTalkTV, we now have our first look at the Galaxy Z Flip4. Based on the leaked images and video, the device does seem to have a larger cover display. Mind you, it's a marginal increase (allegedly 1.9-inch to 2.1-inch), so it's not apparent unless you do a side-by-side comparison. The crease also seems to be shallower as rumoured, while the hinge looks smaller as well.

Exclusive: Here's the first real look at Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4. I also have a short video of the front, information about its battery life, cameras, and more on my YouTube channel. Here's the link to the video https://t.co/CyP9LC4GpU pic.twitter.com/NEePV7dCsi

Besides that, the new model remains largely the same. The fingerprint sensor and buttons are still on the side, while the number and position of the cameras remain unchanged. Moreover, sources claim that the camera's performance is similar to the Galaxy Z Flip3, which could mean the camera sensors are also the same. Finally, it's said that the battery performance is also better than before. This could be due to a larger battery and chipset used.

So far, our impression is that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 would have a few minor improvements. But would it be enough to convince people to buy one or upgrade from last year's model? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news about this phone.


New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Galaxy Z Flip 3 rendered image leaks, new colour options & full design

With the ongoing pandemic, it is not really stopping smartphone brands from releasing new smartphones every now and then. This includes Samsung as there are plenty of rumours about the next-gen Galaxy Z series, namely the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3.

In this latest rumour news, popular leakster Evan Blass shared a short video clip of what appears to be an alleged official rendering of the Galaxy Z Flip 3. As you can see from the clip below, we are able to see every angle of the smartphone, in and out. That said, the design hasn't changed much except for the much bigger external display for users to check their notifications easier. The phone is rumoured to come in beige, black, grey, light violet, dark blue, dark green, pink and white hues.

Galaxy Z Flip3 5G pic.twitter.com/elWdV6uLuc

Samsung could introduce three colour options which are classic black, alongside navy green and gradient pink

As for the Galaxy Z Fold 3, rumours have it that the upcoming foldable flagship could have an under-display camera this time. Apart from that, it may also support the S-Pen and 5G connectivity, the external and internal displays could be slightly bigger as well measuring 7.55-inches and 6.23-inches respectively. In addition, the triple rear camera module design is slimmer now.

If the rumours are true, both the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 may be revealed in August 2021. However, you may also want to take this with a pinch of salt since it's just a rumour. Nonetheless, what do you think of the designs and features? Let us know in the comments below and do stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New Samsung Members app, successor to mySamsung is coming soon on 1 March 2018

So Samsung users, I hope you are using the mySamsung well because starting on 1 March 2018, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is pleased to announce Samsung Members app. Designed as a spiritual successor to mySamsung, it will offer Samsung mobile phone users more personalized privileges such as lifestyle rewards, tips on how to efficiently manage your device, and registering a device’s details and warranty.

One of the top features in mySamsung app was getting benefits and rewards from it. Samsung Member app is no exception and will continue that feature as there will still be a variety of redeemable coupons and exclusive event invitations. You don't need to worry when migrating from mySamsung because of your information has already been captured and stored in Samsung’s customer service servers.

Furthermore, it also enhances customer communication, and troubleshooting services for the loyal and passionate users of Galaxy devices, such as troubleshooting services for common problems, one-for-one questions where users can ask for expert and professional advice, and Error Report which allows users to directly report suspicious activity on their devices and receive fast feedback. Moreover, Smart Tutor function lets users get in touch with a live customer service agent for advice and help in analysing and fixing technical issues.

In addition, Samsung Members' users can use Device Diagnostics to keep their Galaxy devices working. It has a number of tests to check the condition of the device, from checking the battery to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and sensors. Depending on the results of those self-diagnostics, the support app may be able to take actions to repair issues automatically. Lastly, you can also stay up-to-date with the latest news on Galaxy devices, thanks to the News & Tips feature.

As aforementioned, Samsung Members will be available to download on Google Play Store on 1 March 2018. On that note, that also means mySamsung app will cease to operate on the same day. For more information about Samsung Members, visit the official page here.


New Samsung PRO Plus & EVO Plus microSD cards with up to 512GB storage and 160MB/s are coming in November 2021

Today, Samsung Malaysia just announced a new lineup of PRO Plus microSD and a redesigned and enhanced EVO Plus microSD card. There are no price tags yet but interested buyers can head to authorised mobile outlets, IT and electronic stores from early November onwards.

According to the company, the new microSD cards are ideal for expanded mobile device storage and capturing high-quality photos, 4K Ultra HD video, and other content on action cameras and drones. In addition, the microSD cards are improved with six-proof protection, allowing them to withstand water, extreme temperatures, x-ray, wear out, drops, and even magnetic impact.

The PRO Plus and EVO Plus microSDs are offered with a 10-year limited warranty, so that's really great. Available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities, the microSD cards are designed for content creators with reading and writing speeds of up to 160MB/s and 120MB/s, respectively. The EVO Plus, on the other hand, can transfer speed up to 130MB/s.

For more information on Samsung’s other microSD card offerings right now, you can visit samsung.com/memorycard here to check them out. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New Samsung Premium Experience Store in Pavilion KL offering opening promotions and deals

Samsung Malaysia Electronics have officially launched their new Samsung Premium Experience Store in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Featuring a total built-up area of 4241 square feet, the new store offers plenty of space and sections including a cafe, VR section, customer support and so forth to try out.

Exclusive promotions include gifts totalling RM347 (one side screen protector - RM99, Bluetooth headset - RM99, Smart care Screen Protection Plan - RM149) for those who purchase the Samsung Galaxy Note8, Galaxy Note FE, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy A8+) until 18 February 2018. During this period there will also be a free ClearPlex ProtectionPro for the first 50 walk-in customers with their own Samsung Galaxy phone per day. Check out the site for more details.


ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED Malaysia release - world's slimmest OLED ultralight laptop, starting price from RM4999

Today, ASUS is excited to announce its latest Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304). As the world's slimmest OLED ultralight laptop, it's the company's most eco-friendly Zenbook with a starting price of RM4,999. Here's everything you need to know.

Weighing just 1kg with a super-slim 1cm body thickness, how ASUS achieved this was embedding a thinner yet fully featured FHD IR camera directly into the CNC-machined lid. A specially designed ultraslim OLED panel, resulting in a lid that's 30% slimmer, was also infused onto the layers. To further optimise the internal layout, the engineering team made the lower part of the laptop about 25% slimmer.

In terms of tech specs, the Zenbook S 13 OLED features up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor that can be boosted by 20% to a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 20W. It's also Intel Evo-certified and is supported by up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD of storage. Moreover, it supports a 63Wh battery, WiFi 6E enhanced with ASUS WiFi Master Premium on board.

Even though it's light and thin, it still offers a good range of I/O ports. This includes two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, an HDMI 2.1 port and even a 3.5 mm audio jack port. The Thunderbolt 4 supports fast charging, a 4K external display, and up to 40 Gbps data transfer speeds. ASUS also announced a new Lumina OLED display which is said to be more accurate, adaptive and reliable. It features a 16:10 aspect ratio, Delta E <1 colour accuracy, 2.8K resolution, Pantone Validated, as well as Dolby Vision and DisplayHDR True Black 500-certified.

There are two Zenbook S 13 OLED variants based on memory configuration, and they will be available in Malaysia by the mid of May:


New Samsung QLED 8K TVs, The Sero, The Serif and The Frame coming to Malaysia soon

Samsung revealed their new Samsung QLED 8K TVs and Lifestyle TVs consisting of The Sero, The Serif and The Frame today in a Live Webinar. It highlighted new AI and machine learning tech that promise better images, clearer resolutions and more Samsung HDTVs that blend into the background, many of which are going to come to Malaysia soon.

For 8K TVs Samsung focused mainly on their Q95TS model which offers a 99% screen to body ratio with no bezel which they have termed The Infinity Screen. Featuring a Samsung Quantum Processor + Tizen, the AI 8K Upscaling turns lower resolution media into 8K with better clarity. There’s also new sound tech like OTS+ which moves 2 speakers on the top and the tweeters to the left for more accurate 3D surround sound, again auto adjusted in real-time. Gamers can expect a lower input lag of around 9.1ms

The Q950TS offers 99% screen to body ratio with no bezels using Samsung's The Infinity Screen

The AI Quantum processor turns your media into 8K

You can connect any phone with the Multi View but the new Samsung S20 series smartphones lets you record in 8K video

Other features include a new Digital Butler which automatically connects to other smart devices (including your humidifier!) and Q Symphony where the QLED 8K TV will work together with a soundbar rather than become disabled when a soundbar is connected. New MultiView will allow all phones to share screens with Samsung QLED 2020 TVs while all digital voice assistants will also be available (Alexa + Google Assistant + Bixby) with updates for older but compatible models coming in Q2.

The previous Samsung Lifestyle TVs consisting of The Sero (which can rotate to portrait mode like your phone for vertical content), The Serif and The Frame will also be getting upgraded versions and accessories. This includes a better no-gap mount, a new better priced Studio Stand and new addition to the Art Store along with more realistic Dual LED technology.

While Samsung Malaysia have said that 2020 QLED 8K TVs like the Q950TS and the aforementioned Lifestyle TVs are also coming to Malaysia, they haven’t revealed any specific Malaysia release dates much less pricing details. However, we’ll be sure to update you as soon as we find out, so stay tuned to TechNave.com


New Samsung Yearly Upgrade Program introduced for Malaysians with one-month fee waived, a free Screen Protection and more

Listen up, Samsung Galaxy owners! Samsung Malaysia Electronics is introducing a new program called Samsung Yearly Upgrade Program and starting today until 2 September 2018, if you top up RM100 upon your newly purchase Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ phone, you will receive a complimentary Samsung Screen Protection gift worth RM140.

This can only be done in your Samsung Members app and to add on to that, you will also be entitled to a one-month waiver fee as well! Keep in mind that you can only get that if your new Galaxy S phone was purchased through the company's 12-month Easy Payment Plan at selected authorized dealers and outlets. It doesn't stop there, though, Samsung Malaysia are also giving them a 10% discount on the latest Galaxy S model purchase for 2019 next year.

The Samsung Yearly Upgrade Program is now available at all participating Samsung Experience Stores. To find out more about this limited-time Yearly Upgrade Program, you can visit their official webpage here and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


New Samsung monitor range offers 4k UHD displays with super slim bezel design

Samsung Malaysia Electronics recently announced a new range of monitors that are designed to offer everything from 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) display to super slim space saving business monitors. The models include the UD590, SD590, SD390 and SD360. The new range promises a more modern and minimalistic design utilizing super slim narrow bezels along with the Touch of Colour design. The tech specs and features of the Samsung UD590, SD590, SD390 and SD360 are listed below:


New Samsung patent suggests that a foldable tablet could come in the future

Foldable phones have been around for a while and no longer feel like a novelty for many. But what if there's a foldable tablet? That could be what Samsung has in mind, as the company has been granted a patent for what seems to be a foldable tablet.

According to the patent, Samsung could be working on a large device that folds inwards. It has a foldable display of unknown size and fairly thin bezels on most sides. However, the centre is a bit thicker on the top and bottom, probably to make room for other components.

In fact, there's an image where you can spot a faint outline of the front camera. Interestingly, it doesn't seem to have a secondary display or rear camera like the Galaxy Z Fold 2. It also seems to have a USB-C port and two speakers. Besides that, there doesn't seem to be anything notable.

The images alone aren't enough for us to judge, but this device could be as big as a laptop when unfolded. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New Samsung software like Quick Share heading to Microsoft Store

If you're a Samsung user, you may have tried mirroring your phone to the Microsoft Your Phone app before. The two companies have a partnership on the software side and that is being expanded on. In fact, sources say three more apps are heading to Windows 10.

According to Gizmochina, Samsung has added Quick Share to the Microsoft Store. This is probably the most useful app Samsung has added. It works like Apple AirDrop, allowing you to wirelessly share files from your Samsung device to a Windows 10 PC. All Galaxy devices with One UI 2.0 will be able to use this feature.

Besides that, there's also the Samsung Free and Samsung O apps. The former is an app that will show content like news, TV channels, and games. As for Samsung O, there's currently no official info on that yet. However, based on the screenshot this could be some kind of app to clone or backup your phone's data to another device.

With Samsung DeX allowing some Samsung phones to work on Windows 10, we may see more Samsung-made apps on the Microsoft Store in the future. Having said that, what's a feature or app you think is highly important for this type of cross-device linking? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news.


New Samsung tablet spotted on Geekbench comes with Exynos 9810 chipset

We know that Samsung is set to host an online-only Samsung Unpacked on 5 August 2020, where the company will unveil a variety of new products. The Galaxy Tab S7 series is probably one of them, but it may not be the only one. Recently, a new tablet was discovered and we believed that it could be a mid-range option.

Based on a benchmark record found on Geekbench, Samsung has a new tablet bearing the code number SM-T575. The tablet will run on Android 10, with an Exynos 9810 chipset and 4GB of RAM packed inside. This record was up since May 2020, while a new certification for a 5050mAh battery was recently found on TUV Rheinland (via Nashville Chatter). By adding up the currently revealed tech specs, it's reasonable to believe that this would be a mid-range tablet.

If you ask us, this could be a new Galaxy Tab A model for 2020. The Galaxy Tab A 10.1 from last year has the model number SM-T515 and also uses an Exynos chipset, specifically the Exynos 7904. While the Exynos 7904 is a more recent chipset, the Exynos 9810 will outperform it by a wider margin, which may be why Samsung chose it instead of making a new mid-range chipset. Considering the size of the battery, it could be for a smaller tablet at around 8.1-inch too.

Of course, the above is merely our speculation, so do take it with a grain of salt. With that said, would you be interested in a mid-range tablet using the 2-year-old Galaxy S9 series' chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news and updates.


New Samsung wireless charging covers announced

Samsung have just announced 4 new covers for the Samsung Galaxy S5 with wireless charging capabilities. These will include the standar replacement backplate and an S-View flip cover. Both will come in black or white but there is only pricing for the standard backplate at $30 (RM98) for now. All of the cases will have the gasket which makes the Galaxy S5 water resistant and will be compatible with Qi based chargers. The S-View flip cover looks to have an artificial leather front but the back is the same dotted plastic.[Source]


New Sensitive Content Control update now in Instagram for teens to avoid sensitive posts

Today, Meta announced that Instagram will have a new Sensitive Content Control function. As most of you should know, there are some "not-safe-for-work" images floating around on Instagram. With this, Sensitive Content Control has only two options for teens: “Standard” and “Less.”

Teenagers signing up for Instagram who is under 16 years old will automatically be defaulted to "Less", whereas existing teens will receive a prompt message to choose the "Less" experience. Applying the "Less" option will restrict teens to come across potentially sensitive content or accounts in Search, Explore, Hashtag Pages, Reels, Feed Recommendations and Suggested Accounts.

On top of that, Meta is also updating its safety and privacy settings for Instagram. Teens now have the option to adjust their settings such as who can reshare their content, who can message and contact them, and how much time is spent on the platform. It's also noted that users who are under 18 years old won't have access to "More".

If you would like to view your Sensitive Content Control, you can just simply take a trip to your Profile > Settings > Account > then tap on Sensitive Content Control. In addition, there are other tools that you can look around such as Comment Control, Restrict, Block and Mute.

To read the full announcement, you can visit the official blog page on Instagram here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New Shopee and iPay88 partnership now rewards ShopeePay users with RM3 cashback

As of 2020, iPay88 (M) Sdn Bhd recorded an impressive 4.1 million e-wallet transactions. Compared with 2019, the growth is six times more than before and this due to the pandemic period. So to continue serving the growing online community better, iPay88 has partnered with Shopee and ShopeePay will be part of iPay88 from now onwards.

ShopeePay is now enabled as a payment option at online touchpoints such as Al-Ikhsan Sports, Delivereat, MPH Online, Photobook, Signature Snack and Tune Talk. To celebrate this new partnership, ShopeePay users can be rewarded by purchasing items from these online stores with a cashback of up to RM3 with minimum spending of RM15.

With the integration of ShopeePay, both online and offline merchants in their network would now enjoy an additional payment option. Since online touchpoints jumped by 30% in 2020, Shopee noted that over 37,000 merchants shifted their businesses online in the wake of the pandemic restrictions. You can check out which participating online and offline merchants accepting ShopeePay on this official webpage here.

By the way, to get the RM3 cashback, you can just visit a participating online or offline store then buy an item with ShopeePay. After that, you can get rewarded with the said cashback. It's that simple, folks! Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 & Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipsets announced by Qualcomm

Today, Qualcomm just announced two brand new Snapdragon chipsets - a mid-range Snapdragon 6 Gen and an entry-level Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 chipset. Both of these chipsets are expected to be available in Q1 2023 and Q3 2022 respectively.

A quick rundown of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, it allows users to take 108MP photos and capture video with computational HDR via support for staggered HDR image sensors. This is a first for the Snapdragon 6-series thanks to the triple ISP technology from three cameras at once with gigapixel speeds. Moreover, it also delivers up to 35% quicker graphics rendering, up to 40% faster processing as well as HDR gaming at 60+ fps.

On the other hand, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 is the first 6nm 4 series platform that features up to 15% improved CPU and up to 10% enhanced GPU from the predecessor. Like the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, this chipset also supports triple ISP so users can capture 108MP photos. Of course, both chipsets are capable of 5G connectivity.

We guess will be seeing more entry-level smartphones equipped with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 by the end of 2022, followed by mid-range tier phones with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. You can read the full tech specs details for the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


ASUS Zenfone 10 confirmed to launch on 29 June, features SD 8 Gen 2 SoC

ASUS has revealed the launch date for its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Zenfone 10. The successor to the popular Zenfone 9, the device will make its global debut during an event this 29 June.

According to a microsite set up by the company, the launch event will be streamed live on YouTube at 9pm (UTC +8) on the aforementioned date.  Furthermore, the microsite also teased some of the phone specs and its design.

These include its processor, which is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Furthermore, it also teases a similar compact design to its predecessor, with a 5.9-inch display.

The smartphone is also confirmed to come with a 6-Axis Gimbal stabiliser for shake-free video shooting, which is pretty interesting. The last confirmed thing is that it supports wireless charging.

Well, for the full specs of the device and its price, we just have to wait until 29 June. Until then, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


New Sony BRAVIA 4K HDR TVs launched for Malaysia from RM7499

Sony Malaysia recently launched their 2016 Sony BRAVIA 4K HDR (High Dynamic Range) TVs. Featuring the Sony BRAVIA X93D series (55-inch, 65-inch) and the Sony BRAVIA X85D series (55-inch, 65-inch) from RM7499 and RM10999 respectively the X93D series will be available in June 2016 while the X85D series is already available in Malaysia. Other Sony BRAVIA 2K TVs will also be available as well.

These new series offer unique backlighting technologies in a slim design for 4K resolution display in a super slim package. The X-tended Dynamic Range PRO technology boosts HDR peak brightness and black levels for more enhanced contrast levels. Combined with Sony's TRILUMINOS display and 4K X1 processor, colours are more precise with 4K HDR, capable of improving the streaming quality of Netflix, once the service introduces 4K HDR contents in the future.

The Android TV powering these new TVs allow users to do searches using Voice commands, install games and apps and cast video from mobile devices. An update for Android TV to Android 6.0 will also be coming soon. The slim form factor of the new Sony BRAVIA Tvs allow the slim displays to lay flush or flat against the wall, following Sony's Slice of Life design philosophy.

Sony's Slice of Living design philosophy for their latest 4K HDR TVs


New Sony Dolby Atmos speakers starting from RM2074.53 + Sony World Photography 2019 competition announcement

Today, Sony Electronics has announced their new Dolby Atmos supported sound bars are now in Malaysia. Introducing the HT-Z9F and HT-X9000F, these two are priced RM2829.25 and RM2074.53 accordingly across all Sony centres and authorized dealers. Designed for the comfort of your living room, these two are definitely made in mind not only for the audiophiles but for the minimalists as well.

The HT-Z9F has a Dolby-Atmos/DTS:X technology developed by Sony's engineers to bring a new level of a cinematic-audio environment in the comfort of your home. Called as the Vertical Surround Engine, it can provide a virtual 3D surround sound experience, all done without ceiling reflection or extra speakers. On the other hand, the HT-X9000F Soundbar also features the same Dolby Atmos/DTS:X and Vertical Surround Engine so it's more or less the same.

Both are compact and designed to complement a selection of Sony BRAVIA TV products for aesthetics, as the soundbars fit perfectly between the base of the aforementioned TV. The HT-X9000F, for example, has the edges chamfered off at an angle to slide in nicely against the Sony X9000F TV's leg stand. You can find out more about the HT-Z9F and HT-X9000F at their official webpage.

In an unrelated news, the World Photography Organization today has opened up its 12th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards. Photographers have until 30 November 2018 to enter the Student competition, 4 January 2019 for the Open and Youth competitions, and 11 January 2019 for Professional. For more information about the full competition and categories, you can simply visit the official page here.

Stay tuned for more Sony news at TechNave.com.


New Sony GP-VPT2BT camera shooting grip aims to make vlogging a breeze

If you're looking to step up your vlogging game, Sony now has a new GP-VPT2BT shooting grip that will help you a lot. Sony designed it to provide Sony digital camera users with a means of wireless control, good grip, and stability for video recording.

The GP-VPT2BT has 170-degree tilt and 180-degree flip, both of which are useful for recording and vlogging. Besides that, it also has dust and moisture resistance, though it's not 100% resistant so you'd have to be careful still. In addition, there's a built-in tripod that you can use by expanding the bottom, great if you want to go hands-free while recording. It has a total of eight buttons, which includes the flip, angle adjustment, recording buttons and more.

Setting up the GP-VPT2BT seems easy enough, as you just need to connect it to your Sony digital camera via Bluetooth pairing. Once you have it set up, you get to operate your camera without worrying about cables. We'll get to see this product quite soon too since Sony has already confirmed that the GP-VPT2BT will be available in Malaysia in January 2020. However, local pricing has not been announced yet.

So, what are your thoughts of Sony's take on the shooting grip? Would you consider it, or are there third-party options which you prefer? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


New Sony PS5 variant allegedly lighter and more power-efficient

Don't have a Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) yet? Unfortunately, you're not the only one. After all, stocks have been limited in recent years due to supply shortages. But if you're planning to get one now, you might want to wait longer as a better variant is on the way.

If you recall, Sony announced a global price hike for the PS5 last week. On the bright side, the company is now releasing revised variants for both the disc and digital models of the console. These CF-1200 variants would not only come with reduced weight. According to YouTuber Austin Evans, they are also more power-efficient.

For reference, the original digital PS5 model is about 3.8kg and has a power draw of around 218W. The CH-1100 variant is lighter at approximately 3.5kg, but Evans showed that it drew more power at 229W. However, the new CH-1200 variant was noticeably lighter (~3.3kg) and more power-efficient (201W). The lighter weight probably doesn't mean much to most people, but a less power-hungry model is good news.

Of course, you'll have to ask yourself if the RM200 increase (to RM2069) is worth it. After all, you'd expect price cuts after a few years, not price increases. Let us know what you think about this in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New Sony Xperia 1 III design and phone case leaked online before launch

In case you have forgotten, Sony will be introducing a new phone on 14 April. If we have to guess, it's very likely to be the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 III and we just got our first alleged look at the design. The rendered images were leaked by Olixar (a case maker) and here's what we know so far.

Since Olixar is a phone case maker, he did a transparent casing for the Xperia 1 III on its website. Case makers often share the phone's schematics before the official launch so that the accessories will be ready beforehand. With this, we can see some detailed design features on the phone which includes a quad rear camera module with a periscope lens and many other familiar ones.

Knowing Sony Mobile, it's quite likely that they would continue the 21:9 display aspect ratio with no notches in sight. We can also spot an audio jack on the top, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a physical shutter button as well as the power and volume buttons. Besides that, Olixar also made some leather cases in brown and black which looks good.

Again, do take them with a pinch of salt as nothing is confirmed yet. But what do you think of the designs? Are you excited about the launch? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New Sony Xperia device may have been found, comes with Snapdragon 865 and 12GB RAM

Sony hasn't found much success in the smartphone scene even with the launch of the Xperia 1 in Malaysia. But the Japanese manufacturer has yet to throw in the towel. Now, news has surfaced that a successor to this year's model has been spotted and it comes with some impressive specs.

According to Sumahoinfo, a screenshot for a device with the ID of PM-1310 was found on Geekbench. While it does not automatically mean that the device is from Sony or an Xperia, the ID PM-1310-BV was also found in Sony Mobile's server. This year's Xperia 1 has a similar ID of PM-122X-BV so it's reasonable to believe that the discovered ID points to a new Xperia smartphone.

Going back to the screenshot, a few tech specs are immediately apparent. The alleged Xperia 3 smartphone features a Qualcomm chipset with an 8-core CPU running at 1.8GHz and has 12GB of RAM. Previously discovered Geekbench scores of the Snapdragon 865 chipset suggests that the screenshot above could indeed be the same chipset.

Will Sony make a splash at MWC 2020, or even as early as CES 2020? With no official statement from Sony, we can't confirm anything. But we'd like to hear your thoughts on this on our Facebook page! For more news, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New Sony cameraphone sensor is curved like the human eye = 2x better light sensitivity

Previously, most camera sensors were flat with a number of lenses placed in front of it to focus light and capture images. Sony has recently designed a new curved camera sensor that looks a lot like the design of a human eye. This allows for a single flatter lens, simplifying the design and reducing the number of parts. Other benefits include 1.4 times better light sensitivty in the center and 2 times better light sensitivity at the edges. The sensors include a 43mm full frame version probably for stand-alone cameras and a smaller 11mm one with a size about the same as a 2/3" sensor on a standard cameraphone. Sony managed to achieve this by flexing the sensor then covers it with a ceramic coating. Thankfully, this is not just a patent as Sony already have around 100 of these sensors already produced. Unfortunately, there is still no specific Malaysia release date, but it does mean that the next Sony cameraphones could be a lot better than before.[Source]


New Sony i1 Honami Pictures Appear

While Sony's Togari or Xperia Z Ultra and SmartWatch 2 have already been outed, the Sony i1 Honami still has not made it's official appearance just yet. However, leaked pictures that are actually clear (and not some blurry image) have appeared. The Honami is Sony's entry into the super-cameraphone arena with some impressive tech specs which include:

However, while the tech specs are impressive, what makes it even more impressive is that it will supposedly combine all of the respective technologies that Sony has to offer, including Bravia imaging from their Display department, better audio and digital camera enhancements. No news on pricing but analysts have estimated that the Sony i1 Honami is likely to be released in Q3 of 2013.


New Steam dates leaked for Halloween, Autumn and Winter Sales

When it comes to video game sales, there isn't quite a platform like Steam. If you actually missed out on the Steam Summer Sales, no worries - there are more. According to SteamDB, there are potentially three more sales coming this year so get ready your wallet.

Before we get into the three other sales, the next Steam sale is the Digital Tabletop Fest 2021 which will begin from the 21st until the 25th of October. As the name suggests, this is for digital board game fans and Valve even invited game developers to participate.

As for the upcoming (but unconfirmed) Steam sales, it is reported that the Halloween Sale will begin after the Digital Tabletop Fest 2021. Starting from 28 October until 1 November, we can expect every horror video game to be on a massive sale so it would be a good time to pick up popular titles such as the Resident Evil series and others just like last year.

After that, Steam should also throw another Autumn and Winter Sale annually. For this year, the Autumn Sale may start on 24-30 November whereas the Winter Sale could come on 22 December until 5 January 2022. With the ongoing pandemic period, it's a great time to buy and try out the games that you have always wanted to try so do give them a go if you have the time.

Which video game have you always wanted to play? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gaming news at TechNave.com.


New Stellar Blue & Salmon Pink Acer Swift 3 with 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor available now starting from RM3399

Today, Acer Malaysia is excited to announce that the newly revamped Swift 3 in Stellar Blue and Salmon Pink design is now available in Malaysia. The price for the laptop with 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor remains the same, starting at RM3399 to RM3899.

A quick recap on the tech-specs, the Swift 3 is carrying an 8GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD memory capacity. The battery can last up to 10 hours and it's incredibly compact measuring at 17.95mm thin, for the display, it comes in two models with 14 and 15.6-inch in Full HD IPS quality. Other features also include the latest 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology, which offers three times faster downloads. Acer Fingerprint Reader is ever ready too, as well as a USB 3.1 Type-CTM port, HD webcam, backlit keyboard and others.

In other news, Acer also won two awards from Red Dot Award: Communication Design 2017 with its two short films - "Making Dreams Possible" and the other "The Predator 21 X Design Story - Facing Challenges Head On". You may visit the links given if you want to check the videos out.

Do note that the Swift 3 specifications mentioned may vary depending on model and region, for more information kindly visit their official Facebook page here.


3 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered ASUS ROG Phone 7 variants spotted on Geekbench

The ASUS ROG Phone 6 series was last year’s go-to gaming smartphone thanks to its specs, features and overall pleasant user experience. Well, we may not wait long to get its predecessor as several models of the ROG Phone 7 have recently been spotted on Geekbench.

As shared by CrazReview, two variants with the codenames AI2205_B and AI2205_C were spotted on the benchmark test database. Allegedly the ROG Phone 7 and ROG Phone 7 Pro respectively, both models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

This followed another ROG Phone 7 variant that was spotted last week on Geekbench database. Carrying the codename ASUS_AI2205_D, MySmartPrice reported that it is presumably the ROG Phone 7D and interestingly, unlike last year's ROG Phone 6D, it will also be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 rather than a MediaTek Dimensity chipset.

All three variants also have a version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at 3.19GHz prime core and 16GB of RAM. Besides that, nothing much is known about the ROG Phone 7 series.

Well, we just have to wait until the official announcement from ASUS to know more. Until then, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


ASUS Zenfone 10 release - SD 8 Gen 2 & up to 16GB + 512GB, starting price at ~RM3740

Just a few hours ago, ASUS released the Zenfone 10 and it's priced at $799 (~RM3740). There's no word if the phone would make it to Malaysia, but ASUS said it will be available by the end of Q3 2023.

Compared with the predecessor, the specifications and features are more or less the same. The obvious upgrade will be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset as well as having a bigger memory capacity at 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The front camera also got an upgrade, from the previous 12MP to 32MP.

Other than that, other features have minimal changes. The phone still has the same 5.9-inch FHD+ AMOLED display but with up to 144Hz refresh rate, Android 13 out of the box, and a 4300mAh battery with 30W and 15W charging speed for wired and wireless respectively. The main camera remains at 50MP and its ultrawide got bumped up a bit to 13MP (from 12MP).

The Zenfone 10 also has more colour variants than before, coming in Aurora Green, Eclipse Red, and Starry Blue as well as the classic Midnight Black and Comet White. Sources reported that there will be a 16GB + 512GB variant too in the future but we shall wait and see.


New Sunrise Gold Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ edition now available starting from RM3109

When Samsung Malaysia's Twitter news went off, we thought it was the Galaxy Note 9 for a moment but turns out it was actually just the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ getting a new skin colour. So in this simple announcement, the Sunrise Gold model for both variants are now available at all Samsung Experience Stores and its newly launched Online Store today.

Due to the new 0% GST rate, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ Sunrise Gold edition are now RM3109 and RM3579 respectively. This applies the same to the rest of the colours such as Lilac Purple, Midnight Black and Blue Coral. The specifications also remain the same, featuring the highest processing power of Exynos 9810 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM and 256GB storage, up to 3500mAh battery, an interchangeable aperture for the Galaxy S9+ camera and more.

Introducing the All-New Sunrise Gold edition for Galaxy S9 and S9+. Exclusively available at all Samsung Experience Stores and on Online Store today. Learn more: https://t.co/BgKLNsWxwH pic.twitter.com/0y9H53QOBH

Samsung Malaysia has only recently launched their new online store and the 100 customers who purchase a Samsung smartphone, tablet or wearable will definitely get a free 5100mAh power bank. You can find out more about the Galaxy S9 and S9+ here and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


New Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S announced by Microsoft

So in just a few hours ago, Microsoft just dropped some news by introducing a new Surface Laptop using a brand new Windows 10 S operating system. As of at this moment, pre-orders for the laptop can be made today but only in the USA for $999 (around RM4300) for the Core i5 model as the starting price.

The Surface Laptop will come in two variants which are Core i5 and i7, with two memory options to both. The i5 model will have a 4GB RAM + 128GB SSD or 8GB RAM + 256GB SSD, while the Core i7 will have 8GB RAM + 256GB SSD or 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD. Both models are using 13.5-inch PixelSense display with 3:2 aspect ratio.

According to Panos Panay, Device Chief of Microsoft, he said that the Surface Laptop is the “thinnest LCD touch model ever created and put into a laptop". He also went on to say the device can last up to 14.5 hours and it’s integrated with vapor chambers inside to keep the laptop cool. A Surface Pen is also available.

As for the Windows 10 S, the reason why Microsoft went ahead to create that operating system is because to challenge the Chrome OS, simplifying low-end hardware and most importantly designed for the educational target segment. Speaking of education as the target, the goal of Windows 10 S is to have a variety of PC partners manufacturing laptops to run on this OS.

One of the features of the OS is the login process which takes 15 seconds for a student to enter for the first time, another notable feature is the preconfigured USB drive option, as the OS will “detect the key and customize all settings ready for a school.”

For more information about the Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S, visit either one of the links below to get started.

So what do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Microsoft news at TechNave.com.


New Touch ‘n Go customer experience centre at Bangsar South announced and launched

Today, Touch ‘n Go Sdn Bhd is proud to announce their latest CEC (Customer Experience Centre). CEC was designed, constructed and aimed to offer a wide range of new services, also providing further convenience to the people of Bangsar South.

The launch was officiated by YBhg. Dato; Sri Nazir RAzak, Chairman of CIMB Group Holdings Berhad, as in conjunction with the new CEC opening, Touch ‘n Go has ink the Memorandum of UNderstanding with Grab and Lazada Malaysia, announcing added services collaboration benefits to their customers.

With this initiative, Grab will be offering a rebate promo code and end-to-end travel convenience to transit users, easing the customers for getting their services at the new CEC with rides up to RM10 per ride. The collaboration with Lazada, on the other hand, will provide another distribution channel for customers to purchase Touch ‘n Go products. Both services will be available on 2 May 2017.

In addition, Touch ‘n Go will also introduce its first cafe services with Touch ‘n Go hubs line. From breakfast until dinner time, the cafe will serve the customers with freshly prepared sandwiches, local delicacies lunch box and snacks alongside with a Barista for coffee lovers. There’s also a new Touch ‘n Go vending machine, which allows reloading services and purchase of its products along with a Self Service Kiosk. Both the kiosk and machines together with ATM and CDM banking facilities will be at the location for customers’ convenience where they are accessible at any time.

The new CEC operating hours is from 8AM to 6PM on weekday, and 8AM to 1PM on Saturday. The centre will always be close on Sundays and public holidays. For more information on Touch ‘n Go payment system or anyproduct and services, visit www.touchngo.com.my to check it out.


New Train to Busan sequel posters reveal official title and release date

South Korea movies are getting more recognition thanks to Bong Joon-ho's Parasite winning awards internationally. That said, movie fans would also know that there is an upcoming sequel for popular hit Train to Busan this year but very little information is known. Now we got some official news and here's everything you need to know.

According to @GSCCinemas, the official title sequel to Train to Busan is called Peninsula. The story takes place after 4 years since the event (hey...the movie was also 4 years ago) and it's said that the sequel will be released in Summer, a quick Google search will tell you that the date is 12 August 2020. Judging by the two new posters, it seems that the country never recovered from the virus outbreak and it's now officially a zombie land.

The original director of Train to Busan, Yeon Sang Ho, is set to return to helm the movie. The official cast members are Kang Dong Won, Lee Jung Hyun, Kown Hae Hyo, Kim Min Jae, Go Kyo Hwan, Kim Do Yoon, Lee Re, and Lee Ye Won. Both Jung Suk (Kang Dong Won) and Min Jung (Lee Jung Hyun) can be seen in the daylight Peninsular poster.

Are you excited for this movie? We certainly are! Stay tuned for more movie news at TechNave.com.


New Twitter update confirms ~RM38 price for verification and other features

If you were hoping that Elon Musk was joking about paying for verification, we have bad news. Now that Musk owns Twitter, all his plans will likely take priority. As such, it's now confirmed that Twitter would cost a monthly subscription fee for verification marks.

According to Reuters, Twitter updated the iOS version of its mobile app yesterday. The update comes with a few new features to Twitter Blue, including the previously mentioned USD7.99 (~RM38) per month for Twitter verification. While many would be annoyed at the change, all Twitter users can now get verified if they're willing to pay for it. The new change is currently limited to Twitter users in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Besides that, those who pay for a monthly Twitter Blue subscription would get half the ads that free users see and longer video posts. You'll also get priority ranking in replies, mentions, and searches. The first two are self-explanatory, while the third feature means your content gets more eyeballs. For example, your tweets could show up first when other users search for specific keywords or hashtags.

As mentioned, these changes don't affect Malaysians or Android users yet. But what do you think, are these features you are willing to pay for? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


New Twitter videos are showing the MacBook Pro's menu bar not properly optimised for the notch

Apple is always known for doing something out of the ordinary and the latest one would be the notch on the new MacBook Pro. At first glance, the MacBook Pro's menu bar seems to fit right on top of the notch but turns out that it isn't the case.

According to Quinn Nelson, the owner and host of Snazzy Labs Media, he shared his disappointment on Twitter of the notch. He showcased that if there are too many menu items in the top bar, the ones in the centre will eventually overlap behind the notch meaning it wasn't optimised in the first place.

WHO DESIGNED THIS?! pic.twitter.com/ADVqmfdqV2

In the Twitter post, it seems that the third-party apps are the ones affected and they will just stay behind the notch. Even though that's the case, they are still functional when the mouse goes over them including the battery indicator. On the other hand, he also tried launching a DaVinci Resolve program and its extended menu (and mouse) actually avoids touching the notch.

Well, that's a major blooper for Apple's part and we are expecting a fix to come in the next few weeks for third-party apps and some of Apple's own apps to be optimised to the notch. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New U Home 5G broadband plan announced with a promo price of RM68 per month

Today, U Mobile proudly announced that its broadband range has been expanded with the latest U Home 5G. As the first 5G home broadband plan in Malaysia that is contract-free, it's priced at just RM78 monthly with unlimited fibre-like speeds.

The U Home 5G is a SIM-only plan, so customers may use it with any compatible modem or router that they own or purchase, skipping the hack and port installations entirely. To mark the launch of U Home 5G, U Mobile is offering the plan at a promotional price of RM68 monthly.

It's unknown when the promo price will end but it will be until further notice. Customers who sign up for U Home 5G within the promo period will enjoy the promotional price for life. U Home 5G works with any modem or router that is compatible with Malaysia’s 5G network. There is also a list of recommended modems or routers on U Mobile’s website.

Navin Manian, Chief Marketing Officer of U Mobile said that U Home 5G is an excellent solution for customers, especially those who reside in areas where there is no access to fibre. For more information on U Home 5G, visit u.com.my/home5G.