Samsung discusses new Micro LED TVs for consumers, delivers great detail in bright and dark scenes

Earlier today, Samsung held a virtual conference to talk about its new smart TVs for 2021. Besides the Neo QLED TVs, the company also talked about its new consumer Micro LED TVs. It's available in 88-inch, 99-inch and 110-inch models, with a 76-inch model slated for later this year.

The advantage of Micro LEDs is the ability to emit light on their own, eliminating the need for backlighting. It means that Micro LED TVs could not only be thinner but also won't have any light diffusion, which improves the contrast ratio. This also results in greater detail for both bright and dark scenes. Micro LEDs can also emit RGB colours to deliver greater image quality.

Micro LEDs can emit their own light and RGB colours

These Samsung Micro LED TVs come with a Micro AI processor that can adjust colour accuracy. It also promises incredibly high levels of detail in bright and dark scenes. Besides that, the new TVs come with the Arena Sound feature and a centre speaker to deliver virtual surround sound. Another interesting feature is the MultiView, which lets you watch content from up to four different sources on one screen.

Samsung Malaysia launched its new lineup of TVs for 2021 recently, which you can read more about here. But with that said, what are your thoughts on Samsung's new TVs? Would you be interested in getting this high-end Micro LED TV? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Samsung dominates Malaysia’s smartphone market in 2022 despite overall decline in shipments

Samsung has maintained its leadership position in Malaysia’s smartphone market with a 33.9 percent market share recorded in the first quarter of 2022. From January to March this year, Samsung smartphones recorded 784,600 shipments which is over 200,000 more than the closest competitor, Xioami.

According to data from the Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker by International Data Corporation (IDC), Samsung still dominate the Malaysian market despite declining by 5 percent quarter over quarter (QoQ) in the first quarter of 2022. As such follows the trend of the overall smartphone shipments in Malaysia during that period which saw a 21.7 percent QoQ decline.

Elaborating on the matter, IDC attributed the decline to supply challenges for low-end 4G smartphone models, especially from Chinese vendors. Moreover, the cost of living also climbed in Malaysia since the start of 2022, thus significantly affecting the smartphone market.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi, the second best-selling smartphone brand in our country in the first quarter of 2022 actually recorded a QoQ growth, making it the only company to do so in the Malaysian market during that period. Making up the top 5 are OPPO, vivo and realme which came in third, fourth and fifth respectively. You can view the smartphone shipments of each company compared to the data from the first quarter of 2021 here:

So, what do you guys think of the top 5 best-selling smartphone brands in Malaysia in the first quarter of 2022? Did the statistics surprise you or was it expected given the nature of the smartphone market in our country?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below as we’d really love to hear from you. As always, do make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for the latest tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


Samsung doubled up the storage by launching the 870 QVO SSD with 8TB model

After releasing their large 4TB 860 QVO SSD in 2018, Samsung is now back with the 870 QVO SDD by having its storage capacity doubled up. The 870 QVO offers consumers with options that go up to 8TB of storage. Nowadays, most consumers would go for SSD for faster speed and better performance. Therefore, an SSD with even larger capacity is going to suit some of our massive needs.

The 870 QVO has sequential read and write speeds of up to 560 MB/s and 530 MB/s respectively. Other than that, the drive also comes with Intelligent TurboWrite technology allowing it to maintain peak performance levels using a large variable SLC buffer. The renewed Data Migration and Magician 6 softwares will provide users a host of improved and added features as well that enable users to upgrade, manage, and optimize their SSDs with greater ease. Last but not least, it provides an endurance rating of up to 2,880 terabytes written (TBW), or a three-year limited warranty.

It will have four models that come with 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 8TB options. They will be available starting from 30 June onwards with the 1TB model selling at 129.99 USD (RM557) as suggested retail price.

Let us know what you think about the new 870 QVO SSD on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech updates.


Samsung dropped the very first trailer for upcoming Unpacked, with a glimpse at the Z Fold 3

In less than two weeks, everybody will get to see the highly-anticipated follow up of the Samsung folding devices at the Unpacked event. Before everything gets revealed on 11 August, the company dropped the very first trailer by hinting at what's to come.

In the trailer, the silhouette of prominent smartphone models like Motorola DynaTAC, Nokia 3310, several PDAs and BlackBerry devices flashed by to remind us of the great history of the smartphone revolution. After that, the narrator asked an intriguing question "Is 'good' good enough?" and gave us a glimpse at a device that is possibly the Z Fold 3.

To recap, the next Samsung Unpacked is expected to release a bunch of new tech products, including Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, and the Galaxy Buds 2. However, the stars of the event are still going to be the Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 which have been the talk of the town before they even get released.

Are you excited about the event? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


Another vivo NEX teaser poster reveal - notch-less display up almost up to 6.6-inch

You might already know they have a pop-up front camera teaser poster, this time in this second teaser poster promotion, vivo has once again shown the world that you don't need a notch to make the viewing experience better and this is how it a notch-less NEX phone looks like.

Judging by the poster, it's quite obvious that the bottom chin is slightly thicker and it would have been perfect if it was kept as the same size as the narrow slim bezels. The screen-to-body is around 91%, they say, and yes, there's no front camera as it will pop-up on top of it and according to sources. That being said, do you wanna take a guess at how long is this NEX phone's display? It's a massive 6.59-inch there. Moreover, we think the in-display fingerprint scanner that appeared on the X21 will also appear on NEX.

On top of that, rumours are suggesting that there will be three variants. The premium one is called NEX S with a big price tag of $1000 (~RM3987!), carrying a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and 8GB + 256GB memory capacity. Not much is know about the other two, but one of them is called as NEX A and is said to feature a Snapdragon 710 chipset and 6GB + 128GB memory. The lower model, on the other hand, is using 4GB + 64GB memory.

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


Samsung expanding its Galaxy S10 lineup with this new 4370 mAh device

With the Galaxy S10 series being released this year around March, Samsung has been spotted working on a new device to be added into the Galaxy S10 lineup. Rumours say that this is the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and this is what we know so far.

Under the model number SM-G770/DS, it packs a 4370 mAh battery with a 45W fast charging support. The device will also come with three cameras (48MP+12MP+5MP) at the back and a 32MP selfie camera on the front. Geekbench also revealed the Galaxy S10 Lite houses a Snapdragon 855 SoC, 8GB RAM and Android 10.

Also, a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen could be seen on this device. The size of the device will be larger than all the devices in the Galaxy S10 lineup, but slightly smaller than the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G. The colour options will be White, Black and Blue.

Are you excited about this phone? Let us know what you think about this rumour! Stay tuned for more awesome technology news on TechNave.com.


Samsung expects 6G to be commercialized by 2028

Although this is the era of 5G, the technology hasn't been fully adopted by most of the major countries yet. As 5G is still on its way to global domination, Samsung has already started to focus on developing the next-generation 6G network. Today, things are getting real as they have shared their vision on 6G in black-and-white with the public.

The Korean tech giant expects the technology to enter commercialization as early as 2028, with massive commercialization to occur around 2030. It is stated that the next-generation network will see improvements regarding speed, latency, and reliability. They also aim to "provide the peak data rate of 1,000Gbps and a user experienced data rate of 1Gbps, with user-experienced latency of under ten milliseconds and air latency of less than 100 microseconds."

Other than that, it is mentioned that the use of 6G can bring truly immersive XR (AR/VR/mixed reality). Samsung said that streaming AR in 8K requires 55.3Mbps and asserts that “truly immersive” AR requires 0.44Gbps speeds. The 16K VR streaming requires downlink speeds of even more at 0.9Gbps, and the current 5G network is not capable to provide the speed.

Samsung has also suggested that the 6G network can be built with AI (artificial intelligence). With the advanced technology, it can help to reduce power consumption, predict and fix network issues, and improve handover operations in the process of developing 6G. Not only Samsung, other companies including Ericsson, Huawei, and Xiaomi are working on 6G as well.

Let us know what you think about the news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech news.


Samsung experiencing overheating issues with 8K display for smartphones

In their quest to attract users, companies tend to push the boundaries of what smartphones can do. While it's debatable how useful some inflated specs can be, people buy into it anyway. Interestingly, there's news that Samsung is working on 8K for displays for mobile devices.

Based on a tweet by leaker @MauriQHD, Samsung could be developing an 8K display for the next year's flagship Galaxy S series - the Galaxy S22. However, the current prototype can only run at 8K 60FPS for 5 minutes before becoming too hot to touch. This overheating issue is evidence of high power draw, which means that another problem the device would experience is faster battery drain.

S22can do 8k60 but only 5 minsand gets too hot to the touchso -imo- unless they improve thisthey will ship it when is colderaka S23 pic.twitter.com/J6U7cc33UQ

It sounds like it'll be a long time before 8K displays would be available on smartphones. In fact, it might not even be available for the Galaxy S23 series. Having said that, is 8K really necessary for devices that small? Even foldable smartphones and tablets only go up to 11 or 12-inch in size, so they don't get any significant benefit from having so many pixels.

But what are your thoughts about that? Would you be interested in a phone with an 8K screen? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Samsung explains it's new ISOCELL camera on Samsung Galaxy S5

The new Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone utilizes Samsung's own ISOCELL technology for the camera sensor. Looking to explain why the smaller sized ISOCELL camera sensor is such an improvement, Samsung have released a video explaining how it works and what benefits it offers. This includes better performance, less noise and richer picture quality in low light conditions. Check out the video for yourself below:


Samsung explains why the Samsung Galaxy Fold launch is postponed

As of yesterday, we’ve heard that the Samsung Galaxy Fold launch in Shanghai on the 24th and 26th of April was to be postponed due to venue issues. Today, the Korean manufacturer released an official statement in regards to the issue which came as no surprise due to the horrendous display issue that has been going on with the Fold.

Tech reviewers who had received the device early found that their screens would randomly spaz out due to a defect in the folding mechanism. Another instance for damage is when reviewers would peel off the top layer of the display, thinking that it’s the screen protector, causing damage to the screen.

Samsung has responded to the issue, mentioning that the Samsung Galaxy Fold definitely needs to be improved. Here’s the full statement:

We recently unveiled a completely new mobile category: a smartphone using multiple new technologies and materials to create a display that is flexible enough to fold. We are encouraged by the excitement around the Galaxy Fold.

While many reviewers shared with us the vast potential they see, some also showed us how the device needs further improvements that could ensure the best possible user experience.

To fully evaluate this feedback and run further internal tests, we have decided to delay the release of the Galaxy Fold. We plan to announce the release date in the coming weeks.

Initial findings from the inspection of reported issues on the display showed that they could be associated with impact on the top and bottom exposed areas of the hinge. There was also an instance where substances found inside the device affected the display performance.

We will take measures to strengthen the display protection. We will also enhance the guidance on care and use of the display including the protective layer so that our customers get the most out of their Galaxy Fold.

We value the trust our customers place in us and they are always our top priority. Samsung is committed to working closely with customers and partners to move the industry forward. We want to thank them for their patience and understanding.

For now, Samsung is working on strengthening the display and figure out a way to deter users from peeling the top layer of the display. No new release date has been mentioned so far but they did mention that they will be announcing it in the coming weeks. What do you think of the whole situation? Make sure to check back on TechNave.com for the official release date for the Samsung Galaxy Fold!


Samsung fans are holding an online petition for the Galaxy Note to appear in the first half of 2022

From time to time, we would often see online petitions on a topic which people are passionate about. Just over the weekend, Samsung Galaxy Note fans have flooded to a new online petition demanding the flagship phone to appear in the first half of 2022 instead.

The online petition webpage can be visited right here. At the time of posting this news, it has already garnered over 27,000 signatures thanks to SamMobile.com. We already know that a 2021 Galaxy Note phone won't be appearing this year, as confirmed by Samsung, but it's no doubt that many Samsung Galaxy Note fans were disappointed by the company's decision.

According to Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy Note series isn't dead yet and it will return in 2022. We assume that it should be the third quarter as per tradition and the company is probably trying to figure out what to do with the series. This is because the S Pen has started appearing on the Galaxy S series and maybe the same thing for the Galaxy Z Fold series as well.

Chip shortage was also cited as one of the reasons for delaying the Samsung Galaxy Note series which is reasonable. But what do you all think? Should Samsung skip the 2022 Galaxy S series and jump to the 2022 Galaxy Note series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung fans can now trade in & save up to RM1899 for the Galaxy Watch 5 series

In this short news, Samsung Malaysia has announced that Samsung fans can now do trade-ins for the Galaxy Watch 5 series. According to the company, the trade-in can be saved up to RM1899, depending on the condition of your device.

Besides that, the wearables themselves aren't at a discount. There are two other ongoing reward promotions as well. If you get the Galaxy Watch 5 in any colour variant, you can be rewarded with a complimentary Hybrid Leather band (worth RM149), and 20% off PwP on selected Galaxy Buds. This includes the Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

As for the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, you can bring home a complimentary Galaxy Buds Live (worth RM549). On top of that, you are also granted the same 20% off PwP on the aforementioned Galaxy Buds lineup. As a reminder, each of the Galaxy Watch 5 series costs:

To learn more about the Galaxy Watch5 Series, you may visit the official webpage of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro and Galaxy Watch5 here.


Samsung filed patent for a ring that can be used to wireless charge your smartphone

When charging your smart devices, you either do it the wired or wireless way. Under the wireless charging option, there are also different methods for users to power up their phones including charging through other's phones, a wireless charging pad, or those wireless charging-supported power banks. Now, Samsung might be going to present a new idea for you to wireless charge your devices and it's through a ring. Yes, you don't have to rub your glasses, it's a ring!

According to a patent filed by the Korean tech giant recently, the company might be working on a ring that can be powered by users' movement to wireless charge other smart devices such as smartphones or smartwatches. It is mentioned that the ring comes with a magnetic disc that moves around to generate electricity.

When using the ring to charge other devices, it is said that the users only have to position that one finger with the ring above where the wireless charging coil is located in the device. Therefore, it looks like we don't have to carry a huge power bank around in the future to charge our smartphones. However, the problem is how much battery can that tiny ring hold? For now, it is still a patent and nothing can be promised regarding the availability of the product in the future.

Let us know what you think about the ring on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech news.


Samsung filed patent for a sliding phone that comes with two screens

Smartphone manufacturers always show their innovative or sometimes crazy design ideas through the patents that they've submitted. This time, LetsGoDigital has dug up something interesting that comes from Samsung. It looks like the Korean tech giant has a plan to manufacture a sliding phone that is also equipped with two screens.

According to a patent filed back in July, the design showcases a sliding smartphone with a curved screen at the front and a flat one at the rear. The two screens are basically a huge display as they wrap around each other. Furthermore, it doesn't just stop there as it can also be slid up to reveal the selfie cameras and rear cameras.

It is mentioned that the device could be using an OLED or LCD panel for the front display while the rear display uses an e-ink screen. The patent has also demonstrated one interesting feature which allows users to drag something from the front screen to the rear screen. True or not, we think that the smartphone at least won't be coming in the near future with such a complicated design mechanism. Not to say that not every patent will be made into an actual product at the end.

Let us know what you think about this smartphone design from Samsung on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone news.


Samsung files new smartwatch patents – one that accepts gestures, the other that wraps around your wrist

While the smartwatch market is getting smaller and perhaps more niche, companies are still making strides in design and technological advancements. Take for example Samsung. We like their Gear series of devices, and we have discovered some new patents that gives some hints on what their future smart wearables may look like.

One patent sees a bracelet-like display that can be manipulated physically to control the device. By pushing the braclet-like device left/right/up/down the settings of the bracelet can be accessed by the user. Plus, the device looks to have a circular screen like a normal watch.

The other patent sees a device that can literally be wrapped around the wrist like a bracelet, but will have advance functions for the user. Looks to combine the functions of a smartwatch and a smartphone – this new device may bring a new meaning to ‘wearable technology’.

Like all patents – the filing of one may just be to secure the technology behind the design – so we may not see these design ever become real devices. Nevertheless we will look out for these coming 2017, as we would love to see new device designs to appear on the market. Stay tuned to TechNave for more Samsung news.


Another vivo V11 commercial showing an all-new AI Face Shaping technology

So in another vivo V11 commercial video by vivo, we have discovered yet another feature that wasn't mentioned much by the company and that would be the new AI Face Shaping technology and AI Portrait Framing. As the name suggests, these two features will take the selfie game to another level but how useful is it?

From our understanding, the AI Face Shaping technology seems to have the power to change your facial structure a bit but that's not really the case, but rather, the smartphone has a new AI face modelling algorithm that refines your facial features. From the video, we can see that there's a Face Reshaping mode, Thin Face mode, Brightness (probably light on your face), Skin Tone and buffing. In short, it's like a virtual makeup toolbox that's ready.

Moreover, we also learn that the AI Portrait Framing is a pretty useful tool as the phone can teach you how to take a selfie photo! According to vivo, the phone's AI will have a small circle appearing teaching you where you should position the angle. There's also an AI Selfie Lighting that offers lighting effects but we are in the midst of exploring that.

We are currently reviewing the V11 so stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


Samsung files patent for multi-party video conference call, coming to Galaxy S5?

With the rumoured Samsung Galaxy S5 said to be coming in 2014, quite a lot of other feature news has cropped up as well. This includes the various patent filings Samsung has done which includes this one for a multi-party video conferencing call which could replace the current ChatOne messaging app. Most video conferencing features like Apple's FaceTime only has 2 people so a multi party video conference call feature would certainly help up the innovative features available on the Samsung Galaxy S5. While there are other multi-party video conference messaging apps like Google Hangouts (which allows up to 10 callers) it requires a good amount of bandwidth from all those involved. Hopefully, Samsung will manage to work on some way of compressing the video stream for this new patent for a truly exceptional feature for the Samsung Galaxy S5.


Samsung files trademark for "Hexa2pixel", which hints at a 450MP camera sensor

Samsung might again be pushing its limits on what it can do with camera's megapixels. A new patent has shown up, hinting that the Korean tech giant is developing a 450MP sensor, surpassing the 200MP ISOCELL sensors that the company currently owns.

According to the source, Samsung recently applied to secure the "Hexa2pixel" trademark with KIPRIS in Korea, and the same also appeared in Europe via TMView. The technology could be a sequel to the Tetra2pixel, which switches a 200MB resolution to a 50MP mode with 2×2 pixel binning or 4×4 pixel binning. Hexa2pixel could be a new binning technology that works similarly by combining 32 pixels (6×6 pixels) into one, meaning that the sensor has a resolution of 450MP.

However, the trademark doesn't mention anything about a 450MP sensor. Therefore, it could be just our creative imagination. Anyway, it's not entirely inconceivable that Samsung will launch this big sensor eventually since it had made history with the 200MP sensor earlier. Not to say that the megapixel war is always fierce in the smartphone industry, so it's just a matter of time before someone makes this come true.

What do you think about having a 450MP camera sensor on your smartphone? Leave a comment to let us know your thoughts, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Samsung finally calls off partnership with fake Supreme brand but how does that happen in the first place

Last December, Samsung announced a partnership with a popular skateboard brand, Supreme. However, it wasn’t the popular skateboard brand that everyone had in mind. It was a fake Supreme brand called “Supreme Italia”. After two months, finally, Samsung calls off the partnership.

Many were excited about the collaboration, wondering what kind of designs the two companies will be able to come up with on their devices. It even felt legit, at least, up until the CEO of “Supreme” came up on stage to talk about the collab. At least, up until the part they mentioned their brand name, “Supreme Italia”.

Samsung actually defended the deal in the beginning. However, the ridicule that has surfaced online had caused the company to reconsider and now finally walking away from the deal. I’m not gonna lie, I’m pretty disappointed that we don’t get to see what the collaboration would have brought about (especially if it wasn’t the fake supreme brand) but the Samsung Galaxy S10 is coming out soon and I am excited. What do you think? For the latest Samsung news, TechNave.com is the place to be!


Samsung finally received business license from USA to supply displays to Huawei

While Huawei was able to reveal the latest Mate 40 series, the company's relationship with the US government isn't getting any better which is unfortunate. To make things even worst, several affiliated companies that are associated with Huawei were also barred or withdrawn from doing business.

Thankfully, there are still some tech companies willing to work with Huawei but they will have to apply for licenses from the US authorities. One of the latest reports as told by Reuters is that Samsung Electronics has been granted a license recently and they will supply certain display panel products to the Chinese tech giant. The panel is most probably OLED which Samsung is known for, but it's not known if they can export the units out due to other supply chain groups needing to apply for the license as well.

Besides Samsung, LG is also applying for the business license in order to get back in business with Huawei. Intel just recently received approval from the US authorities last month and we should be seeing more in the future. By the way, Apple is also one of Samsung's customers for the OLED displays as seen in the latest iPhone 12 series lineup.


Samsung flexible wraparond display smartphone coming to Malaysia in 2014?

Samsung and LG both recently came out with curved display smartphones in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Round and LG G Flex. While both show off what each company can do with flexible display technology, both don't really show off what a flexible display smartphone can do. Samsung looks to be changing that as they are applying for a US patent for a flexible wraparound display smartphone much like the one earlier seen at CES 2013 when Samsung showed off their Youm display devices. The patent application mentions that it is about a "Method and apparatus for operating functions of portable terminal having bended display" and indicates that this could be one of the first of Samsung's bended display smartphones, which were earlier spotted in a roadmap slide.

The patent goes on further to show how the flexible or bended wraparound display would work by creating non-physical controls on the wraparound sides which could be changed as necessary or even used as a dock for copy-pasting images and other media. While we're wondering where we'd grip the smartphone it is certainly a very cool concept. No news on other tech specs, Malaysia release dates or pricing but stay tuned as we'll keep you posted. We estimate that as soon as the patent gets approved Samsung may start mass production as they appear to already have a prototype. This new Samsung bended display smartphone could be announced as early as CES 2014, but that is for a later date.


Samsung focuses more on its semiconductor business to bring new K-Chips

The flagships from Samsung with Exynos chipset series have always caught in comparison with the variants that come with Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset series. Sadly, the ones with Exynos chipsets were always defeated in the battles due to weaker performance. By being determined to win for once, the Korean tech giant has raised the efforts into research and development for a new K-Chip series.

Samsung will now focus more on its semiconductor business in order to compete with industry giants like Qualcomm. The K-Chip is the result of their effort and they are confident in its ability thus far. However, it is unsure how the performance of the new chipset will beat its powerful competitor as Qualcomm is continuing to innovate as well. Other than that, Samsung is also reportedly working hard on its artificial intelligence solutions.

Samsung has always shipped the flagship devices with their Exynos chipsets to most of the regions and Snapdragon chipsets to only the US and China. With the launch of the Galaxy S20 series, the origin country of the company, Korea, had also been added to the list which they will get the Snapdragon variants. It was reported that the chip division of the company felt "humiliated" after that because of the unannounced shift from Exynos to Snapdragon. Therefore, it is no wonder why the company is now gearing up for something that can take a chance to win the fight.

Let us know what you think about the K-Chips from Samsung on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting tech updates.


Samsung foldable devices could have smaller screens to make way for S-Pen

The upcoming launch by Samsung will probably introduce more than just the Galaxy S21 series. We've also had news about the Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Z Fold 3 appear in recent weeks. Interestingly, many sources believe that the latter will come with an S-Pen, and now there's another piece of news that supports that claim.

According to Ross Young, Samsung may choose to go for slightly smaller displays for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 next year. This is to ensure that there's enough space to accommodate the S-Pen stylus. For the former, the main display will go from 7.59-inch to 7.55-inch and the secondary display will be reduced from 6.23-inch to 6.21-inch.

My Xmas leaks - Galaxy Fold 3 - main display shrinks from 7.59" to 7.55". Cover display goes from 6.23" to 6.21". Need more space for S Pen. Galaxy Z Flip 3/Flip Lite - grows slightly from 6.67" to 6.70". 120Hz and LTPO on the Z Flip 3.

To be honest, we didn't think that the displays needed to be smaller for an S-Pen to fit in. But it may be because there are two screens, which makes the Galaxy Z Fold 3 pretty compact inside. As the lead analyst for DisplaySearch, Young also has a lot of credibility when it comes to predictions like this, so the chances of it being accurate are quite high.

A stylus for such a large device would definitely be useful, but the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a long way from launch and things could still change. Having said that, would the S-Pen make the foldable more appealing to you? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for further updates on this.


Samsung forms a new team to build next flagship chipset

Most of you might already know that the next Samsung Galaxy S23 series will get powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, regardless of the region. However, it seems like the Korean tech giant hasn't given up on its in-house chipset yet, as it forms a new team to focus on next flagship chip's development.

According to the Korean media outlet The Elec, Samsung is forming a new chipset/AP development team within the mobile division. The department will be led by executive vice-president Choi Won-Joon who joined Samsung in 2016 from Qualcomm. It's worth mentioning that Samsung has been outsourcing its Exynos chipset production to the Samsung System LSI division, a separate entity from the Samsung MX (Mobile eXperience) division.

The report also claims that Samsung will return with its first exclusive custom chipset for the Galaxy S series in 2025. Meanwhile, there's no plan to launch new Exynos flagship chipsets in 2023 and 2024. Is this another hype, or we're getting good stuff for real? Guess that we could only find out in 2025.

Do you have confidence in Samsung's next flagship chip? Share your opinion by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


Samsung gave a sneak peek on how their upcoming rollable and trifold phone could look like

It seems that Samsung recently posted a bunch of images detailing their upcoming rollable and trifold Galaxy smartphones, giving us a better idea on what to expect when it’s officially available worldwide. While not much is known in regards to the exact release date of the aforementioned smartphones, it does let us know that Samsung will most likely unveil both the smartphones somewhere around the year 2021.

From what we can see on the image, it seems that the trifold Galaxy phone will come equipped with 2 hinges which allows it to fold onto itself. Not only that but judging by the illustration, it seems that the device might also be much thinner compared to the current generation Galaxy Fold smartphones.

As for the rollable Galaxy smartphone, it seems that the screen is kept in some kind of cylinder which might require the user to unroll it in order to be usable. Not only that, but it looks like the device is about as wide as a portable Bluetooth keyboard as the user can comfortably type with both hands in the illustration.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that it’s only an illustration, and it does not correlate to the final design of the product. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of both the smartphones for now.

Would you be interested in getting any of the devices shown in the illustration as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung gave the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and 9.7 a new heart!

Technology is getting better and better every day, especially smartphones and tablets. So in order for Samsung to hang onto the game, they released an updated version for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. Both the refreshed variants of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 still have the same external design and specifications like the Super AMOLED display, 8-megapixel rear camera, 2.1-megapixel front facing camera, 3GB RAM, 32 internal storage, microSD card slot, and a fingerprint sensor.

The new updated Galaxy Tab S2 is running Android 6.0(Marshmallow) straight out of the box, and as for the CPU, it now packs a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 652 processor, which is better than the previous model, Exynos 5433 chipset. However, newer tech doesn't mean everything is getting better, as the GPU performance on the new Galaxy Tab S2 is slightly decreased compared to the original model. So it's nothing near a complete makeover but just improved performance and new software.

Both the variants are still not yet available here in Malaysia (As usual, we will never get it first when brands release their product, by the time the product arrives here in Malaysia, another new product will be releasing soon, $#@%$#@$!) but it is now available to buy in Germany through Cyberport.de with a starting price of €449 (RM1974.70 converted via Google).

Here are the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 specifications and prices :-

Here are the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 tech specs and prices :-


Another vivo V9 sneak peak, device display goes up to 6.3-inch with Full HD+ resolution

vivo Malaysia is sure starting to hype up the upcoming V9 smartphone, the company has released a sneak peek of what we can expect of Malaysia's first 19:9 screen-to-body ratio device. Check out the picture below.

According to the image above, the V9 is featuring a full frontal 5.99-inch OLED display and comparing it with the Apple iPhone X, this covers up to 90% on the front with Full HD+ 2280 x 1080 resolution. The 6.3-inch mentioned in the image could be the V9 Plus variant but we shall see about that. And of course, the 24MP front camera is confirmed and the processor unit is most likely a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660.

We are thinking that it might arrive sometime at the end of March, seeing how aggressive vivo Malaysia has been putting up teasers about it, but we are just throwing around assumptions here. Anyway, stay tuned for more vivo news at TechNave.com.


Samsung gives a sneak peek at the Galaxy S21 FE via Instagram

Some of you might have been waiting for the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Due to the chip production issue, there have been rumours saying that the device will be limited to specific regions or even cancelled. Luckily, it was reported recently that the device's production resumes and could still launch in 2021. Before that happens, Samsung has given a sneak peek via Instagram by subtly confirming the news.

The company posted a picture on its official Instagram account for the back to school promotion. It has an orange backpack filled with Samsung devices like a Galaxy Book laptop and a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro. Of course, what caught our eyes the most is the purple Galaxy S21 FE. With this picture, we can feel that the device is getting closer (Rumour says it will be launched in October)!

The upcoming Galaxy S21 FE is expected to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/ Exynos 2100 processor. It's also said to sport a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 4,500mAh battery.

Are you excited about the Galaxy S21 FE's launch? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone updates.


Samsung gives special surprises for 55 new Samsung Galaxy S5 owners

Lee Dong Yong, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Wilson Wee, Managing Director of Welfon Telecommunication Sdn. Bhd. at the Samsung Experience Store in The Gardens Mall

In time with their launch of the Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Malaysia provided 55 selected buyers of the new Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone with special gifts worth RM200. The 55 fans were selected from five locations as previously reported. These locations included:

Eager Samsung fans flock to the Samsung Experience Store in The Gardens Mall to preview and purchase their units

Boey Ping Ping, a 59-year-old retired teacher and one of the first owners of the GALAXY S5 in Penang poses with (from left to right) Jerry Liew, Central and Northern Region Lead, Channel Development, Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Go Benn Lee, Product Manager, Mobile Business Unit, Samsung Malaysia Electronics

Samsung Malaysia also had the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch for RM899 and Gear Fit smart band for RM599. The Samsung Galaxy S5 will retails at RM2399 with bundle packages from major Malaysian telcos such as Celcom, DiGi and Maxis. Samsung Malaysia had this to say about it:

"We are excited to be here today to thank our loyal customers for their enduring support all these years. As such, we decided to select 55 fans to represent the 5 core pillars of the GALAXY S5, which are fun, fit, life, speed and style. The GALAXY S5 is Samsung's people-inspired smartphone to complement every aspect of our consumers' lifestyles. We look forward to designing more innovative products that resonate with the needs of our consumers," Lee Dong Yong, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

(from left to right) Zulkhairi Dato' Zulkifli, Head of Maxis Centre at Suria KLCC; Vincent Chong, Director of IT and Mobile Business Unit, Samsung Malaysia Electronics; Tan Cheong Tatt, Head of Customer Service Channel, Maxis Communications Bhd.; Lee Dong Yong, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics; Tan Lay Han, Head of Sales and Services, Maxis Communications Bhd.; Ng Long Shyang, Vice President of IT and Mobile Business Unit, Samsung Malaysia Electronics; Justin Joo, Business Manager, IT and Mobile Business Unit, Samsung Malaysia Electronics pose for a group photograph at Maxis Centre in Suria KLCC

The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Samsung Gear Fit hands-on


Samsung globally announces Galaxy A (2017) series, reveals tech specs for 5.7-inch A7, 5.2-inch A5 and 4.7-inch A3

While we're still set for the Malaysian launch on 5 January 2017, Samsung Electronics have globally announced their new Galaxy A (2017) series featuring the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A3 (2017). The new range will feature premium metal frames and curved 3D glass backs similar to the latest flagship level Galaxy S series and will be available in black, blue, gold and peach.

As per our tech specs rumours, each will feature 16MP front and rear cameras (except for the A3 2017) with accurate autofocus. They will utilize a floating camera button while the front screen lights up as the front flash for low-light selfies. As confirmed earlier, the Galaxy A (2017) series features IP68 water and dust resistance (even the A3 2017!), but adds on more with support for up to 256GB microSD, USB Type-C ports and Fast Charge.

Again, confirming our rumours, the Galaxy A (2017) series support Samsung Pay through both MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) and NFC (Near Field communication) tech. The range also has Always on Display and fingerprint sensors just like other higher-end flagships. No Malaysia release dates yet, but as informed earlier, Malaysian pre-orders for the Galaxy A5 (2017) at RM1699 and Galaxy A7 (2017) at RM1899 start as early as 6 January 2017.

Here are all the relevant global release tech specs:

The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) in black and blue


Samsung goes from Gears to the Galaxy Watch; 4G LTE + GPS and powered by Tizen

On top of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Samsung also revealed their new Samsung Galaxy Watch. Obviously a rebranding from their previous Gear smartwatches, the new Galaxy Watch has a 1.3-inch / 1.2-inch circular display with Gorilla Glass DX+. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it is coming to the US on 24 August 2018 at $400 (~RM1631) for the larger 1.3-inch display version and $375 (~RM1529) for the smaller 1.2-inch display version while the Bluetooth-only versions will retail at $350 (~RM1427) and $330 (~RM1345).

It is IP68 water resistant and somewhat shock resistant according to the MIL-STD-810G standard. Powered by Samsung’s Tizen operating system, it will pack in NFC, a heartbeat monitor, have Bluetooth and 4G LTE versions (768MB RAM + 4GB storage for Bluetooth-only and 1.5GB RAM + 4GB storage for 4G LTE), GPS and a 472 mAh battery for the 1.3-inch display version and a 270 mAh battery for the 1.2-inch display version.

Samsung says it will last “several days” which could be anything from 2 days or more. The Galaxy Watch will be available in Silver for the larger version and Midnight Black or Rose Gold for the smaller version.


Samsung had more CPUs in development before shutting down the project

If you recall, there was a rumour yesterday that Google may be working on a new custom CPU for its Pixel devices with Samsung. The latter used to make its own Exynos chipsets for its devices until it decided to shut down its custom CPU division last year. However, it seems that Samsung may still have a few Mongoose custom CPUs up its sleeves.

According to Android Authority, four LinkedIn profiles confirm that Samsung was at least working on two different chips before the shutdown. The codename found was Mongoose M6 and since the Galaxy S20 series uses the Mongoose M5, so next year's flagship Samsung devices could still be using Exynos chipsets. There's also a profile pointing to Mongoose M7, but a chipset under that microarchitecture is less likely to happen.

We're not sure if Samsung has dropped all work on Mongoose M6. Since Samsung is still working on CPUs, albeit in collaboration with other companies like Google, the development team may still be around to work on certain projects. At the least, there's reason to believe that Samsung would want to complete work on the Mongoose M6 custom CPUs.

Having said that, this is all speculation and we can't confirm what Samsung has planned. But what are your thoughts about Samsung's custom CPUs? Do you think Exynos chipsets can still compete? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates on this.


Samsung has a patent that shows S Pen with a wireless camera module

The Samsung Galaxy Note series is said to make a comeback next year after the company decided not to release the Galaxy Note 21 to boost the Z Fold3's sales. Since it's coming back, the rumours are back online, with the latest claiming that the upcoming Note's S Pen will feature a wireless camera.

According to a patent filing named "portable terminal including a detachable camera" exposed by LetsGoDigital, the new S Pen could add a wireless camera module. Besides letting users take pictures using the S Pen, the patent also shows that the accessory could double as the front camera with a magnetic pop-up mechanism. It might also feature a clip for the first time so that users can fix it on clothes or other objects.

Furthermore, the S Pen will support features like a remote control for the main camera and air gestures as usual. For now, the Korean tech giant hasn't officially confirmed that it will bring the smartphone series back. However, tipster iceuniverse claims that the supply chain is indeed helping Samsung to prepare for next year’s Galaxy Note phones.

Do you hope for Samsung to bring the Note series back? Let us know by leaving a comment and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest smartphone update.


Samsung has already started mass-producing 16GB LPDDR5 RAM for next generation devices

If you haven’t been introduced to the new generation of RAM type for smartphones before, you might have come to the right place. Not only do we need to care about the size of a RAM, but we also need to know they come with different types as well. These days, you must’ve seen some of the latest smartphones featuring the LPDDR5 RAM, which is a new format for smartphone's RAM. While the technology hasn’t been implemented in every smartphone yet, Samsung is already manufacturing 16GB LPDDR5 RAM for the next generations of devices.

LPDDR5 (Low Power Double Data Rate 5 ) RAM is faster and more efficient than the LPDDR4 RAM. Not only it has a higher data transfer rate that goes up to 6400MT/s, but it will also be saving more power than the previous generation. Few of the smartphones which have been launched recently including Samsung Galaxy S20 series, Samsung Galaxy Flip Z, Xiaomi Mi 10 series and iQOO 3, are the first batch of smartphones that get the LPDDR5 RAM.

Back to the topic, Samsung has announced on its official website that the company has started mass producing the 16GB LPDDR5 RAM at a manufacturing plant located in Pyeongtaek, Korea. Other than that, the company also revealed that the new package is built on the second-gen 10nm process, and will be offering 5,500Mb/s data transfer speed.

Furthermore, Samsung has also shared with us its plans of mass-producing devices that will be using the 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, which excites us very much. The devices are said to be premium mobile devices, high-end PCs and automotive applications. It looks like the Korean tech giant is moving ahead faster than other brands.

Let us know what you think about the 16GB LPDDR5 RAM by Samsung on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more cool tech news.


Samsung has begun developing Galaxy S21 firmware, 3 models confirmed

Just a few days ago, 3C listings for the batteries of two Samsung smartphones were spotted. They were believed to be for the Galaxy S21 series that's expected next year, with development for the phone well underway. Now, it has been confirmed that there will be three models in the series like in this year's Galaxy S20 series.

According to rootmygalaxy, Samsung has started to code the firmware for the Galaxy S21 series. Some parts of the code were screenshot as evidence and they show the model numbers SM-G991U, SM-G996U, and SM-G998U. Those should be the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra respectively. In case you aren't aware, the Galaxy S20 series is numbered similarly: SM-G980, SM-G985, and SM-G988. The 'U' here would indicate that it's a variant.

In addition to that, the new phones are expected to run on Android 11 with Samsung's OneUI version 3.0 skin. OneUI 3.0 is expected to release between October to November 2020, so by the time the Galaxy S21 series launches next year there may already be some new features and improvements. There could be new Your Phone or Samsung DeX integrations as well.

Bear in mind that we can't confirm anything yet, but it's quite evident that Samsung is already hard at work developing the Galaxy S21 series. With that said, what kind of new features do you want to see from Samsung's next flagship? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


Samsung has begun to mass produce 12GB LPDDR4X-based uMCP for mid-range devices

Besides the new Samsung Exynos 990 and Exynos Modem 5123 chipset unveiled at the Samsung Tech Day event, Samsung has also announced that they have begun mass producing their own 12GB LPDDR4X UFS-based multichip package (uMCP). Although 12GB smartphones are already on the rise, this one is different as it's made for mid-range devices as well.

The 12GB uMCP solution sports four of the 24Gb LPDDR4X chips (featuring the latest 1y-nanometer process technology) and eUFS 3.0 NAND storage into a single package. This allows the new mobile memory to break through the current 8GB package limit and provide 10+ GB memory to the broader smartphone market.* Obviously, while this will certainly help out running data-intensive tasks or multitasking, but apps and media contents are also increasingly getting larger, so this should come in handy.

According to Samsung, the 12GB uMCP is 1.5x more than the previous 8GB package and has a data transfer rate of 4,266 Mbps. On top of that, it can also support 4K video recording seamlessly, as well as handling the AI and machine learning features for mid-range smartphones.

In the future, Samsung will be expanding the availability of 10+ GB LPDDR DRAM to address the need in increasing speed for higher-capacity memory solutions. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung has just confirmed the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite on their official website

Based on a tweet by @MaxJmb on Twitter, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has been spotted on Samsung’s official website reveal some details about what to expect from the upcoming tablet. Based on what we know so far, the listing confirmed that the aforementioned tablet will come equipped with 128GB of internal storage and as usual, there’s the LTE model as well as the Wi-Fi only model.

Other than that, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is expected to come equipped with the Exynos 9611 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, a 10.5-inch display, and a 7040mAh internal battery. Camera-wise, it will come with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing selfie camera.

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With all that said, do take some of the information mentioned with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Samsung has yet to provide an official statement regarding what was mentioned. Not only that, but there’s also no news about the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the tablet for now.

Would you be interested in getting the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 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.


Another xrOS software reference found inside Apple Store Connect

Apple's annual WWDC is coming real soon on 5 June 2023 and among the rumours, there's a good chance that we will see a new Apple VR headset. Allegedly dubbed the Reality Pro or xrOS, a developer spotted an xrOS reference in the App Store Connect.

As discovered by Steve Troughton-Smith, what he did was trick the App Store Connect by submitting an app for xrOS. The platform then popped out a message saying “Incorrect Platform. You included the xros arm64 executable in your ios bundle. Only ios executables can be included". For your information, the Apple Store Connect is a platform for developers to manage and distribute their apps through the Apple ecosystem.

With this, it's a strong indication that there are updated internal tools to detect xrOS binaries, at least according to Troughton-Smith. He also said the binary couldn't be simply punched in with a random OS name either, as it's a general rule that numbers must be based on Apple's platforms and App Store Connect.

There are a couple of references regarding xrOS over a couple of months. Apple has already filed for wordmarks and trademarks and on top of that, Hello Games, the studio behind No Man's Sky tweeted a subtle teaser by posting an apple emoji. It doesn't look like anything, but the studio could be involved with Apple's VR ecosystem.


Samsung has plans to develop a 600MP image sensor for emerging industries

Imaging technology has come a long way, expanding into many new sectors in recent years. Mobile cameras, for example, had seen the most growth in recent years due to the size of the smartphone market. After all, companies always invest in technologies that help turn a profit. In particular, Samsung is a big name in the imaging technology business and it has plans for something big in the image sensor department.

Our human eyes have a max resolution of 500MP, but Samsung wants to go beyond that. According to a Samsung editorial, the company is aiming to develop a 600MP image sensor in the future for applications outside the mobile phone space. Yongin Park, Samsung's Head of Sensor Business Team, expects image sensors to expand into fields like autonomous vehicles, IoT, and drones. A super-high resolution image sensor can be useful for these fields.

Yongin Park believes that a high-resolution sensor can be useful in rapidly emerging fields like autonomous vehicles

At that kind of size, it's hard to imaging them being usable in devices as small as smartphones. But Samsung has been pushing the boundaries in this area, releasing a 108MP mobile image sensor with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. There are even rumours of a 150MP ISOCELL image sensor that will be added to a new flagship Samsung device later in the year. It's expected to use the Nonacell technology, which combines nine 0.8μm pixels to form one 2.4μm pixel for more light information.

The biggest challenge for image sensor manufacturers now is how they can create squeeze more resolution into a compact space. For consumers, most of us are just excited whenever we see bigger numbers. How high can image resolution go before a bottleneck is reached? What are your thoughts on this? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Samsung has started to plan for "Galaxy A foldables", might launch them in 2024

Samsung is really ambitious in the foldable device segment. According to this new report, the Korean tech giant could be preparing to launch a foldable Galaxy A in 2024. If this happened, it could increase the share of foldable smartphones in Samsung's product lines from single-digit percentages to double digits.

The information comes from the South Korean ET News Journal. It's said that Samsung's Mobile Experience (MX) division recently started a project to develop inexpensive options for the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldable smartphones. Therefore, they're assumed to be foldable devices that belong to the Galaxy A lineup, which will lack some of the premium features of their more expensive counterparts.

Besides maintaining its position in the foldable segment, Samsung's budget and mid-range products also play an important role for the company by being more active than the Galaxy S in the sale. With that said, why not mix "budget" and "foldable" to get the best of both worlds. We don't know about you, but it's definitely an exciting idea for us, and we can't wait for Samsung to make it real!

Would you like to see Samsung making cheaper foldable smartphones? Drop a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Samsung has trademarked "UPC" a.k.a Under Panel Camera for smartphones and TVs

Finally, it seems like the time for Samsung to launch its first under-display camera is getting closer. Today, it has been spotted that the Korean tech giant has trademarked "UPC" a.k.a Under Panel Camera with the Korean Intellectual Property Office.

The trademark certificate reveals that the UPC is meant for "Smartphone display/TV display panel”. Therefore, there is a possibility that Samsung would also be launching smart TVs with the technology this year. Earlier, it was reported that the company would bring the under-display camera technology to its upcoming laptop as well.

For smartphones, it is rumoured that the first to come with it would be the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Other than Samsung, Xiaomi is another smartphone company that is expected to introduce the technology this year. Therefore, we really can't wait to see how these two will compete against each other with the quality of the under-display camera they are going to deliver.

Let us know what you think about this news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone leaks.


Samsung hasn't forgotten about the Samsung Galaxy S8 users with this camera stability update

To those of you guys who are still on the Samsung Galaxy S8, don’t worry, Samsung hasn’t forgotten about you. Another update is rolling in for you guys, this time improving the S8’s camera stability as well as a security patch update.

This would be the second update Samsung has pushed out for the Samsung Galaxy S8 in the span of two weeks. If you haven’t received your update yet, it should be arriving soon. For those S8 users who aren’t aware, the previous Samsung Galaxy S8 update brought about the One UI to the device.

It is likely that this would be the final major update to hit the S8. For the next year, security patches would be constantly sent out for the device before it will stop receiving updates altogether (weeps softy). Will you be continuing with your S8 devices after that? Or will you be upgrading? For the latest Samsung news and updates, TechNave.com is your go to source!


Samsung held its first 3S Smart Service contest

(L-R) Samsung Malaysia Electronics Team: Sam Wye Leng, Customer Service Manager Consumer Electronics; Teng Kah Wee, Customer Service Manager, Enterprise Business; Park Jae Doo, Director, Customer Satisfaction Team, Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania; Kim Dae Eun, Customer Service Business Manager; Alex Tang, Customer Service Manager, IT & Mobile; and Grace Soh, Contact Center Manager, at the 3S Smart Service Contest 2016 event.

Just before the weekend last week, Samsung Malaysia Electronics held its first ever 3S Smart Service contest for its service centre (SVCs) and call centre (CCC) staffs nationwide. The 3S represents Samsung’s customer service philosophy and motto, which are speed, solution and satisfaction.

The purpose of the contest was to serve as an ideal platform for customer service officers to improve their customer service skills, product and technical knowledge to continuously strive and to respond to the customers’ needs with top class quality services .

(L-R) Kim Dae Eun, Customer Service Business Manager, Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Park Jae Doo, Director, Customer Satisfaction Team, Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania officiating Samsung’s first 3S Smart Service Contest 2016.

“The key objective of 3S Smart Service Contest is to highlight the importance of mastering a high level of Technical Knowledge and Repair skills. At the same time, to show empathy to our valued customers that we care for them,” said Park Jae Doo, Director, Customer Satisfaction Team, Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania.

The Samsung Smart Service first started in order to meet the needs of Samsung customers through a personalized and convenient service experience, their teams are fully trained to provide the fastest solution for their customers’ devices by deliver express in-home technician for convenience, and a 24/7 online operator care line to answer all customers’ inquiries. In-store software updates, free set-up and installations, component replacements and fast off-site repairs are also part of Samsung Smart Service program.

Samsung’s customer service staffs giving their best effort in product and technical knowledge to offer top notch quality services.

Samsung’s dedicated customer service team are trained to provide solutions for their customers’ needs based on their 3S motto: speed, solution and satisfaction.

Customer service staff participating in one of the challenges of Samsung’s 3S Smart Service Contest.


Samsung hinted S Pen support for the Galaxy S21 series, January showcase and more

Just a few hours ago, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics, TM Roh just posted a blog post about his reflection on 2020 and what to expect in 2021. It started out with the typical journey on 5G technology and how the company been progressing through the pandemic this year until he gave us some clues on 2021.

According to Roh, he seemed to be hinting that the upcoming Galaxy smartphones could focus more on video. He mentioned that word quite a few times such as video quality, streaming videos, editing videos and video-obsessed. As we foresee that most of the countries would continue to WFH and SFH, it's only natural that Samsung is taking advantage to make the devices more personalized for home productivity, security and privacy.

Next, he also promises that Samsung will be expanding their portfolio of foldable phones and making them accessible to everyone (I bet it would still cost over RM3K, though, which is still expensive). On top of that, the company will be working on a better pro-grade camera for videography. He also hinted that a Galaxy Note feature would be added to other devices in their lineup, which could be the S Pen that has been rumoured for months.

If you want to read the rest of the blog post, you can visit the website right here. Oh, he also confirmed that Samsung will be showcasing something in January. Are you excited to look forward to more Samsung stuff in 2021? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung introduced a new Galaxy SmartTag to help you find your lost items

Besides the Samsung Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy Buds Pro, Samsung also unveiled a new Galaxy SmartTag. SmartTags are a new tool for anyone to tag and find whichever item with their smartphones. If you're wondering how that works, here's how you use it.

The Galaxy SmartTag is small and has a small hole that you can attach to an item via tying up. After that, sync up the tag with Bluetooth on your smartphone and it will be tracked from whenever it is. So if you lost your item, just tap the ring button on your mobile and follow the familiar sound of your ringtone calling for you at the volume you set.

According to Samsung, the tagged item can even be traced if it's out of range. Even if it's offline, the Galaxy Find Network can use scanned data to find it for you privately. Smart Tags can also control various IoT devices with just a click of a button.

The Galaxy SmartTag is priced at £29 (~RM160) but it seems that there's no official local price tag from Samsung Malaysia yet. The product is appearing on the website so we can assume that it will be coming soon in the near future. What do you think of this tagging tool? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Samsung Unpacked news at TechNave.com.

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Samsung introduced new customizable Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition,& Maison Kitsuné Unveil Special Edition Galaxy Watch4 and Buds2

If you missed the Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 last night, well...you didn't miss much. From the livestream, Samsung announced a new Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition, as well as a new Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Buds2 Maison Kitsuné Special Edition. Basically, it's just a new way for customers to customise these gadgets.

For the Bespoke Edition, there are a total of five colours for the front and back of the Galaxy Z Flip3 which are blue, yellow, pink, white and black. With the addition of a black or silver frame, customers may choose from 49 unique colour combinations when designing their Galaxy Z Flip3 Bespoke Edition. After customising, the Bespoke Edition packaging will be delivered with a wallpaper and Cover Screen that matches the chosen colours.

On top of that, Samsung also announced a new collaboration with Maison Kitsuné’ for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Buds2. Customers may customise the Galaxy Watch4 Bespoke Studio by mixing and matching colours, sizes, strap styles and even the Watch Face software. The Galaxy Buds2 Maison Kitsuné Edition also come in Moonrock Beige colour like the smartwatch with a reimagined Maison Kitsuné Fox Head logo.

In terms of availability, the new aforementioned customised Galaxy gadgets will only be available in South Korea, the US, UK, Germany, France, Canada and Australia starting from 20 October 2021. So yeah, Malaysia is not part of the plan but who knows, the door might be opened in the future. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung introduces 1TB flash storage only a month before Samsung Galaxy S10 launch

It is safe to assume now that the Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone may come with 1TB internal storage as Samsung has just announced their first 1TB embedded universal flash storage. The company claims that the chipset has 10 times more write speed than a microSD card.

So how big is 1TB? Well, you can store up to 260 10 minute 4K UHD videos, which means the S10+ probably won’t be needing extra microSD cards for extra storage. The new eUFS chip maintains its size similar to the 512GB chip, measuring at 11.5 x 13mm and doubles its storage capacity by combining 16 stacked V-NAND flash memory layers and a newly developed controller. How fast is the chip? 1000MB/s sequential read speeds and 260MB/s write speed, which is 38% faster than the previous 512GB internal storage chip. That’s pretty fast! Now that Samsung has announced this eUFS storage chip, we can now put the rumours of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ internal storage to rest. Now my question is, will the device still have room for a microSD card slot or nah?

Besides that, Samsung has started mass production of the Samsung Galaxy S10 last week. 3 variants of the 4G smartphones are currently in the works with the 5G version coming out later. It is rumoured that the smartphones may have UD fingerprint scanners and the 6.1" and 6.4" variants of the devices may have a curved screen with pre-installed screen protectors. As no official announcements have been made about the Galaxy S10 phones yet, I advise you to take this information with a load of skepticism. No worries though, we here at TechNave will be on ground during the Unpacked 2019 so stay tuned to this website to be the first to know about the Samsung Galaxy S10!


Samsung introduces AddWash Front Load Washer for easy laundry

Laundry, just one of those chores that any family member would want to avoid. It's a hassle to deal with various settings and requirements for different fabrics and colours, ain't nobody got time for that! Especially for working dads who are out of the time, panic ensues when mums are away for a day. Luckily, Samsung came up with a way to deal with laundry with simplicity - the Samsung AddWash Front Load Washer.

The washer features a EcoBubble technology makes it possible to get a deeper wash with just cold water as opposed to heated water, saving on the energy used to heat water in conventional washing machines. By generating powerful bubbles, it allows detergents and water to penetrate through any fabric 40 times faster and deeper. At the same time, cold water also aids in maintaining the colour and texture of the fabrics. With that, there's no need to worry about stubborn stains anyway

And just in case if there's a forgotten piece of clothing, it can still be washed midway during a cycle without pausing, all they have to do is open the small door at the washer's front then throw it in. There's also a SuperSpeed feature where a load can be complete in under an hour, which is fast.

The AddWash Front Load Washer is starting at an affordable recommended retail price of RM2889 to RM4599 at selected authorised dealerships, it's also part of the Great Samsung Raya Deals with exclusive prices, running until 31 July 2016.


Answer and win a free ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 smartphone in a simple survey poll!

How would you like to join and win an all-new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 for free? Well if you're feeling lucky lately, ASUS Malaysia is organizing a special contest just for you and all you have to do is just answer 8 simple questions in this simple survey poll!

It has already started now (8 May) and will end on 13 May 2018. Only five random lucky winners will be announced on 14 May 2018 via personal message or on the contest post on their official Facebook page. So to get started, you go start going to the survey poll here, finish answering all of them and hope for the best!

By the way, words have it that the Max Pro M1 official launch in Malaysia is happening real soon at the end of May. So do stay tuned for that as we will definitely be covering the event for you at TechNave.com! If you want to know more about the tech-specs, head over here to check it out.


Samsung introduces EVO plus 256GB SD card – store up to 12 hours of 4K footage in it

Many smartphones has microSD slots to support additional local memory expansion. Thanks to Android 6.0 expanded memory function, the microSD can be added as part as the system memory. To further expand your paltry 16GB/32GB internal storage, Samsung as introduced their latest entry to their EVO SD line, the EVO Plus 256GB.

Yes that is right – a quarter of a terabyte of storage in microSD format. Not many phones out there can support the card, but to those which can, this is a new level of portable storage option.

Just as comparison, a couple of years ago a 32GB microSD card is considered huge. The mammoth capacity is made possible owing to Samsung’s V-NAND technology and the company said it offers read and write speed of up to 95MB/s and 90MB/s respectively.

Here are some numbers. The card can store:

Samsung will start selling the EVO Plus 256GB microSD card in June, with a sticker price of USD 249.99 (~RM 1,000). It will also come with a limited 10-year warranty out of the box.


Samsung introduces new 200MP Image Sensor, possibly appearing on the Galaxy S23 series

Today, Samsung Electronics is proud to introduce its latest 200MP image sensor. Called the ISOCELL HP2, it seems that this would be the upcoming Galaxy S23 series' newest main sensor.

According to Samsung, the ISOCELL HP2 packs 200 million 0.6-micrometer (μm) pixels in a 1/1.3” optical format, a sensor size that is widely used in 108MP main smartphone cameras. This enables consumers to produce higher resolutions in the latest high-end smartphones without larger camera bumps in their devices.

Moreover, the ISOCELL HP2 can accommodate various lighting levels with its Tetra2pixel. In low-lit environments, the sensor transforms either into a 1.2μm 50MP or 2.4μm 12.5MP image sensor by binding four to 16 neighbouring pixels. For fuller 8K video, approximately at 33MP, the HP2 switches to 1.2μm 50MP mode to minimize cropping. For 8K video, approximately at 33MP, the HP2 switches to 1.2μm 50MP mode, whereas in 8K at 30FPS, a wide field of view along with a bigger pixel size can produce sharp cinematic videos. Focusing on low-lit environments, the sensor will also use all its 200 million pixels for focusing agents with Super QPD. Delivering faster and more accurate auto-focusing. It is also capable of fast auto-focusing, and its new Dual Vertical Transfer Gate (D-VTG) technology can also reduce washed-out pictures from brightly lit environments.

For superb HDR performance, Samsung is introducing the DSG feature for the first time in 50MP mode which applies two separate conversion values to the analogue signal received at the pixel level. In addition, the Smart-ISO Pro, an HDR solution that merges different levels of ISO readouts from a single exposure, allows the camera to take 12.5MP images and 4K at 60fps video in HDR. The Samsung ISOCELL HP2 has entered mass production and we think there's a good chance that it would appear on the Galaxy S23 Ultra as the ultimate camera-centric device yet. Well, we can only wait and see. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung introduces new 8GB LPDDR4 RAM & plans to use it for smartphones in the near future

Just when you thought 6GB of RAM for smartphones is more than enough, well, Samsung doesn't think so. As of recently, Samsung just introduced the world its first 8GB LPDDR4 mobile DRAM package, but why?

According to Samsung, a device with such feature will be able to play 4K UHD video playback smoother, same goes to virtual machine operation. The new DRAM package has four latest 16Gb LPDDR4 memory chips built using the latest 10nm process, it can run at the speed of 4266 Mbps, that's two times faster than the speed of DDR4 tech inside desktops.

"The advent of our powerful 8GB mobile DRAM solution will enable more capable next-generation, flagship mobile devices around the world. We will continue to provide advanced memory solutions offering the highest values and leading-edge benefits to meet the escalating needs of devices having dual camera, 4K UHD and VR features."- Joo Sun Choi, executive vice president of Memory Sales and Marketing, Samsung Electronics

In addition to that, the overall thickness is 1.0mm and can be stacked together with UFS memory or a mobile application processor, this allows the motherboard to have some extra space.

Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Samsung introduces new lifestyle TVs at Global Launch Event in Paris

During a global launch event in Paris, Samsung Electronics has unveiled a new premium line-up of QLED TVs featuring Q Picture (image quality), Q Smart (user experience) and Q Style (design), as well as The Frame, which Samsung once again worked with Yves Behar, a renowned Swiss designer, to create the innovative and elegant masterpiece that seamlessly blends into the interior of any home.

As previously stated in our Samsung SEA Forum 2017 news, the newly-announced QLED TV takes quantum dot technology to the next level with advancements in picture quality, including viewing angle, color volume, brightness and bold contrast. The QLED TV can express accurate color and achieves a 100 percent color volume – the highest on the market today, earning accreditation by Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE), one of Europe’s largest technical-scientific associations.

As for The Frame, which was teased at CES 2017, The Frame looks like a picture frame hanging on a wall when ‘Art Mode’ is on. Instead of fading to black like a conventional TV, the Lifestyle TV’s display transforms into a work of art, letting the users select custom-designed digital art pieces from The Frame. The TV is also customizable with accessory options including interchangeable bezels and an optional Studio Stand. Like the QLED TVs, The Frame has an Invisible Connection and No Gap Wall-mount, allowing users to hang it anywhere to blend seamlessly into any living space without unsightly cables or wires.

We aren’t sure when the QLED TVs and The Frame will be coming into the Malaysia market or not, but we will keep an eye on that. Until then, stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


Samsung introduces the Family Hub smart refrigerator from RM8999 that's intergrated with Samsung's SmartThings!

Samsung Malaysia has officially announced the Samsung Family Hub smart refridgerator, which allows the user to not only plan on what to buy during grocery runs via the 'View Inside' feature from the price of RM8999. But that's not all, there is also plan form a diet plan in order to improve their health by using the Recipes & Meal Planner feature available on the refrigerator as well.

There's also the Family Board section of the Family Hub where your family can post and share news, videos, drawings, schedules and more in order to keep the others up to date on your plans for the week or entertain your fellow family members. Last but not least, new fridge can act as a hub to control Samsung SmartThings product such as a robot vacuum cleaner, air purifier, air conditioner, and more.

As for the pricing, the refridgerator that was showcased starts at the price of the RM8999. However, there's also a more expensive variant with a lot more features which you can find out more on Samsung's official website.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Samsung Family Hub refridgerator? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung introduces the Premium Soundbar with Dolby Atmos at KL International AV Show

A SUHD TV display at the KL Internaional AV Show

Today, Samsung Malaysia Electronics held a showcase room in Kuala Lumpur International AV Show in the heart of Bukit Bintang. The products that were displayed at the convention today were the new 2016 SUHD TVs with Quantum dot display that debuted at the Samsung SEA Forum 2016 earlier this year and a top range audio system - the Samsung Premium Soundbar with Dolby Atmos Selected Outlets for next level entertainment.

"Samsung is a torchbearer when it comes to innovation. We introduced many firsts in both design and technology in the TV/AV industry and have proudly led the global TV market for 10 consecutive years. We are in an era where technology thrives and as such, we will continue to feed our passion for innovation by creating the very best of visual displays and home theatre systems for our customers' ever-evolving entertainment needs. We are proud to embark on another decade of excellence by reinventing the modern-day viewing experience with our meaningful innovations." said Kimmy Tan, Head of Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

Samsung unveiled their main highlight with a few audio product lineup, including the HW-K950 Soundbar, which happens to be the company's first to feature Dolby Atmos as well as the industry's first soundbar package to include two Dolby Atmos enabled wireless rear speakers with 5.1.4-channel sound.

Visitors and consumers will have a chance to be the first in Malaysia to own the latest HW-K950 Soundbar during the three-day event at a retail price of RM5999 only, to add on to that; Samsung has also extended special deals that include a free Samsung Curved Soundbar (worth RM3499) and Blue Ray Player (worth RM499) and a purchase-with-purchase promotion of the 360 Speaker WAM with any purchase of the new SUHD TV*.

If you aren't able to make it to event, no worries, because the new Premium Soundbar is available now at selected Samsung Experience Stores and authorized dealerships after the end of August. The list is below:

Besides the new audio soundbar, Samsung also showcased a new Smart Hub function for the SUHD TV that can automatically detect and recognize all connected home entertainment system; a Samsung Smart Control remote for an all-in-one function; and an Ultra Blue-Ray Player known as the UBD-K8500.

For more information, kindly visit www.samsung.com/my to check it out.

*Terms and conditions apply. The promotion during the KL International AV Show is valid from 22 to 24 July 2016 and while promotional stocks last on first-come-first-serve basis.


Samsung introduces the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e and Galaxy Tab A variants starting from RM899

Today Samsung has officially announced the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2019 10.1, Galaxy Tab A 2019 with S Pen, as well as the Galaxy Tab S5e from the price of RM899, RM1099, and RM1999 respectively. The tablets mentioned in marketed towards several different needs be it for work, home, or even for leisure.

The main focus for the Tab S5e is the weight and size of the device, which allows it to be easily transported along with the user to any destination while the Tab A 2019 10.1 and Tab A 2019 with the inclusion of the S Pen, which lets the user flourish their creative side at any given moment. If you are interested in knowing more regarding the tablets mentioned, head over to Samsung’s official website and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung introduces the Terrace 4K QLED TV and the Terrace Soundbar

It hasn't been all that long since Samsung announced its latest line-up of TVs to Malaysia, but the 2020 line-up is already getting an addition. The South Korean manufacturer has unveiled the Terrace today, a new 4K QLED TV that's designed for outdoor use. Also, Samsung has designed the new Terrace Soundbar to pair it with the new TV.

According to Samsung, the Terrace QLED TV will be available in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch models. Like mentioned, it's a TV that's designed for outdoor use thanks to its incredibly high maximum brightness level of 2000 nits. This ensures that you can watch your favourite content on the TV even under the bright sunlight. Moreover, it comes with anti-reflection coating to reduce glare, as well as IP55 water and dust resistance to protect it from the elements.

Paired with the TV is the Terrace Soundbar, which aims to deliver both high-quality sound and deep bass with its built-in subwoofers. It can connect to the TV or other devices via WiFi or Bluetooth, allowing you to have a wider range of devices to pair it with. In terms of features, this soundbar also has distortion cancelling technology and IP55-rating in durability.

With that all said, the Samsung Terrace and Terrace Soundbar isn't available in Malaysia yet. The two products have only been launched in the US and Canada so far, with other regions expected to get it later in the year. But would you be interested in an outdoor TV like this? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Samsung is allegedly Apple’s exclusive supplier of OLED panels for the iPhone 14 Pro

Reliable tipster regarding everything Apple, Ross Young has recently revealed the display suppliers for the upcoming iPhone 14 series. Shared via Twitter, Young claimed that the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max will get a mix of suppliers, while the iPhone 14 Pro will exclusively get its screens from Samsung.

Young further elaborated that the iPhone 14 Pro screen will be a 6.1-inch LTPO OLED panel from Samsung. As for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the supply will be split between Samsung and LG, two powerhouses in the display supply market.

Meanwhile, Beijing Oriental Electronics (BOE) is touted to play a significant role in supplying the iPhone 14 series’ displays. According to a report by IT Home, BOE displays will amount to around 25 percent of the iPhone 14.

However, do take these information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Though it would be interesting to see if there are any discernible differences between each suppliers’ displays on the iPhone 14 lineup, should the claim be true.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news.


Samsung is almost ready to mass produce their foldable batteries

In August, we will probably get to see Samsung's next-generation foldable smartphones at the UNPACKED event. Other than foldable devices, do you know that the Korean tech giant is making foldable batteries as well? It is said that the company has been working on the bendable piece since 2016, and we might get to see it soon in upcoming devices.

According to the source, Samsung's ARM SDI is almost ready to have their foldable batteries mass-produced. Those batteries are going to come with capacity ranging from 3000mAh to 6000mAh. It is, of course, best use with foldable smartphones and also the devices like tablets that can be folded into small units when not in use.

Back in 2016, the company has made a prototype of the foldable battery with a capacity of 210mAh. Until now, they have come a long way by making full-sized ones to cope with today's consumers' needs. Other than Samsung, it is reported that Panasonic Corp., Sony Corp. (both Japan), and LG Electronics Inc. (South Korea) are also actively working on this technology.

Let us know what you think about the foldable batteries on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave for more interesting tech news.


Antutu Benchmark no longer available on Google Play Store

For those of you who are familiar with our smartphone reviews, you'll notice we typically use Antutu Benchmark as one of our aggregate benchmark tests. It's an app meant to find out how well a device's chipset handles a variety of different smartphone use cases. But guess what? The app has disappeared from the Google Play Store.

According to Android Police, Antutu Benchmark, Antutu 3DBench, and AItutu Benchmark can no longer be found in Google's app store. It is believed that Google has removed the apps due to the crackdown on parent company Cheetah Mobile, which has been notorious for multiple violations of Google's policies. An archive for the app page was last recorded on 22 February 2020, which means it was removed sometime within the last two weeks or so.

It seems Google is convinced that the Antutu suite of benchmarks belongs to Cheetah Mobile. The damning evidence can be found in the archive mentioned above, where the Privacy Policy linked back to the one on Cheetah Mobile's website. Antutu has already noticed the removable by now and has replaced all the Google Play Store links on its site to direct download links for the app's apk.

Having said all that, how many of you actually use Antutu Benchmark regularly? Do you prefer using other benchmark apps? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Samsung is asking iPhone users to try out the One UI on iPhones

Samsung found a new subtle way to roast Apple by asking iPhone users to try the One UI. The company has an official landing page to promote a feature that allows iPhone users to explore the Samsung Galaxy One UI, messages, and camera features.

On the page, a QR code is provided under the words 'Try Galaxy on your iPhone'. After scanning it, iPhone users can add "Try Galaxy" to their home screen and tap to enter the app to experience it. "Try Galaxy" only works with the Safari browser experience on iPhone 7 and above with iOS 14 or later.

The app simulates the One UI 4.0 with the Samsung Galaxy S22 series, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4. iPhone users should know that specific functions and display effects may vary by different Samsung models. Of course, the apps or hardware in the device will not get actually accessed when running the app. After all, it only focuses on letting users experience how One UI is "better" than whatever the iPhone offers (which is something more of a personal preference).

What do you think about this way of Samsung promoting its product? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


"Samsung" is being used as one of the most-used passwords of 2022

It's not uncommon for people to use super easy and insecure passwords for their accounts online. However, the latest report by NordPass just discovered that more netizens are starting to use "Samsung" as their password.

According to the report, "Samsung" is currently ranked in the 78th spot of the most-used passwords of 2022. It is also used in 30 countries, which surprisingly, excludes South Korea which is the home country for Samsung. In 2020, "Samsung" was already used as a password and it was ranked 198th.

Meanwhile in Malaysia, users don't use "Samsung" but are still continuing to use horrible passwords such as "12345", "password", "1234" and many others. The aforementioned passwords are the top three most used passwords here and the report said it takes less than a second to crack them. In the list, there is also "sayang" at number 15 which is quite unique but easy to crack as well.

If you want to check out the rest of the lousiest passwords of 2022, you can visit NordPass' official report right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung is collaborating with Corning to create cheaper UTG for foldables in 2021

Foldable smartphones are cool devices, but without proper protective measures, they can be damaged. That's why Samsung uses an Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) to layer on top of its devices. But the UTG adds to the price of a foldable phone, so Samsung has been looking into reducing the cost of the component. To do this, the company is teaming up with Corning to develop a cheaper type of UTG.

Samsung's development goal for this new type of UTG is not only to create one that's cheaper to manufacture, but also one that won't add too much weight to devices. According to GSMArena, Corning has already started working on developing a solution with these goals in mind. However, sources have claimed that the solution will only be ready by 2021. This means that the Galaxy Fold 2 that's expected to launch in August 2020 will still be using the UTG solution from Dowon Insys and Schott.

Corning is already working on a cheaper UTG solution

Hopefully, the Galaxy Z Flip 2 or Galaxy Fold 3 next year will feature a much better UTG solution. However, whether it will significantly reduce the weight and price of the smartphone remains to be seen. Besides that, insiders claim that the supply chain for the new UTG will be based in the USA, so maybe consumers in that region could enjoy better prices.

This does mean that Samsung won't be using an improved type of foldable screen yet, at least not in the next year or so. With that said, what do you think about this? Is reducing the cost of the UTG enough to bring significant cost savings or is there something else that Samsung should focus on? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to Technave.com for more news like this.


Samsung is comparing its Galaxy S21 Ultra with Apple's iPhone 12 Pro Max in these new ads

Samsung is back at it by roasting Apple's iPhones. This time, the company has released ads that compare its Galaxy S21 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro Max for their camera capabilities. In all videos, it is pointed out that the iPhone 12 Pro Max is not as good as the Galaxy S21 Ultra in performing certain camera functions.

In the first video titled "Space Zoom", it shows that two devices are used to take a picture of the moon in total darkness and the Galaxy S21 Ultra wins thanks to its 100x digital zoom feature. Meanwhile, the iPhone 12 Pro Max can only zoom in at its max 12x ability. After that, Samsung continues with two videos titled "108MP" and "Single Shot". The former emphasizes the details that the Galaxy S21 Ultra can handle when zooming in while the latter focuses on the Samsung device's capability of taking a clear picture from a video.

Not only that, but Samsung has also included a sentence at the beginning of every video that says "Your phone upgrade shouldn't be a downgrade", which hints at people shouldn't buy iPhone 12 Pro Max if they want to upgrade their smartphones. To recap, the Galaxy S21 Ultra offers several camera features such as a 108MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a telephoto lens. The 100x zoom on the device is only digital, but its optical zoom is also slightly better than the iPhone's 2.5x zoom-in, which offers up to 3x.

Let us know what you think about Samsung's ads on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Samsung is confident of breaking new sales record with the Galaxy S8 and S8+

When the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge came out last year, the flagships back then were one of the best smartphones to have thanks to the Dual Pixel camera technology. This resulted a 50 million unit sales as of recent date, which is Samsung’s highest grossing sales of all-time. But now that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ have been introduced, Samsung is upping their to ship up to 60 million units.

60 million units is A LOT, but we think Samsung might be able to pull it off. After all, it has a stunning Infinity Display, new security features (facial and iris), a new Snapdragon 835 processor in a new 10nm chipset, wireless charging, and the ability to become a CPU when inserted into the Samsung DeX which is pretty cool.

For those who don’t know, pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be coming soon to Malaysia on 11 April 2017. However, even though the official global release date is 21 April 2017, we are not sure if Malaysia will be part of the first wave.

Do you think Samsung will be able to break their own record? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung is currently developing folding displays for OPPO, Xiaomi and Google

It was reported that many smartphone manufacturers are releasing their own folding smartphones this year including OPPO, Xiaomi, and even Google. Now, we have received an update claiming that there's finally progress as Samsung Display is reportedly developing the folding displays for the mentioned companies.

According to TheElec's report, OPPO's upcoming folding smartphone will feature a clamshell design with a display measured 7.7-inch. Earlier, the Chinese company has worked with BOE and Visionox to present a prototype. However, it looks like it has ended up trusting Samsung Display for its folding smartphone debut.

On the other hand, Xiaomi is going with the popular in-folding design, and the display size is claimed to be 8.03-inch. Like the recently launched HUAWEI Mate X2, Xiaomi's foldable could also come with an outer display that has a size of 6.38-inch. Last but not least, Google has requested the manufacturer to develop a foldable OLED panel as well with a size of around 7.6-inch. The tech giant's smartphone is also said to be sporting an inward-folding design.

Let us know what you think about the news on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


Samsung is gearing to launch a new version of Galaxy S21 FE

Samsung is seemingly launching a new version of the Galaxy S21 FE soon. A device with the model number SM-G990B2 got spotted last week, and it's said to feature a less powerful chipset than the Snapdragon 888/ Exynos 2100 that the current model packs.

The new version of Galaxy S21 FE could feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset. It's worth mentioning that the chip doesn't have support for 5G, which makes us believe that the upcoming device could be limited to 4G only. However, new information from Google's Play Services support list tells us that it might not be the case, as the device would still be compatible with the latest communication technology.

Besides supporting 5G, the Google Play database shows that the processor will be the only different thing. The platform still lists the other tech specs as the same as the current model. Therefore, the source assumes that Samsung merely wants to release a cheaper version of the device to attract more customers.

Are you excited about seeing the new version of Galaxy S21 FE? Drop a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


Samsung is giving away up to RM332400 in prizes including a brand new Galaxy S10+ this Raya!

In conjunction with the Festive Raya Season, Samsung will be hosting the Raya Bersama, Lagi Gembira campaign where they will be giving away up to RM332400 in prizes starting from 15 May until 16 June 2019.

Simply purchase any of the selected products listed on their official website and fill in the necessary information, to stand a chance to be one of the lucky winners to get your hands on prizes such as the Samsung Galaxy S10+ 512GB model, Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Buds, Wireless Charger Duo Pad and a 10000mAh Powerbank. Not only that, but there’s also Samsung Galaxy A series to be won weekly as well.

The weekly winner will be announced at the end of the week, while the grand prize winner will be announced on the 29 June 2019. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung is giving away vouchers and prizes on Championfy worth up to RM1299

For many of us, the weekend is a time for relaxation and entertainment. This could mean chilling on Netflix or playing video games. If you're in the latter category, you might be interested in having a chance to win some goodies from Samsung.

Samsung Malaysia has announced a new campaign called Samsung Arena that runs from 3 December 2021 to 28 January 2022. This is part of the company's partnership with Championfy, a platform that's used to host e-sports tournaments. Specifically, companies and individuals can use it to host tournaments for mobile esports titles like PUBG Mobile, COD: Mobile, and Mobile Legends.

Anyway, Samsung Arena gives gamers a chance to win Samsung Online e-vouchers of up to RM150, as well as weekly prizes of selected Samsung products worth up to RM1299. You'll need to be over 18-years-old and be a Malaysian to participate in this. Of course, you'll also have to download the Championfy app, then register for the Samsung Arena contest.

For more details, you could check out the official campaign page. So, how do you think about contests like this? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.