OnePlus 5T due to be released in New York, 16 November 2017

It’s a good week for the OnePlus fans because just after the OnePlus 5T was confirmed, we have now gotten a release date as well as a teaser video on Twitter from OnePlus themselves.

Based on teasers and posters, the theme of the launch is ‘A New View’ and it shows that the OnePlus 5T launch event will be held on the 16 November 2017, 11AM Eastern Time in New York. 11AM Eastern Time is around 12:00 AM in Malaysia.

Not able to attend the event in New York? No worries, the event will be livestreamed in YouTube as well as their official event page, here. Alternativelty, you could just stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest news and updates.


OnePlus 5T leaks hands-on photos on Weibo, CEO Carl Pei posts teaser on Twitter

Just when we thought AnTuTu has got all the answers for us, the rumour mill has once again churned out some more unofficial leaks of the OnePlus 5T and this time, along with a cheeky post from OnePlus CEO, Carl Pei himself.

The alleged OnePlus 5T was seen once again on Weibo and this time on some leaked hands-on photos of the OnePlus 5T as well as a possible back render. The images clearly show the cool 18:9 full view display that the OnePlus 5T is notorious for as well as the reported fingerprint scanner right up on the back.

The dual-cameras are rumoured to have a 20MP+20MP configuration as mentioned in our previous little sneak peek.

On another (and more official) note, Carl Pei, the CEO of OnePlus, was answering questions on Twitter when suddenly he posted a big teasing photo, hinting at a “great camera”. We have no idea what camera is he talking about nor what the subject of the photo is; but it seems only logical that he is talking about the next big OnePlus flagship killer device. Even if there is totally no mention of it thus far.

Regardless, it’s always exciting to anticipate the latest OnePlus devices and if it all plays out right, we might be seeing its official unveiling at the end of November. The Malaysian release and the official Malaysian price should follow shortly after that. So make sure to keep your browsers tuned to TechNave.com for the latest leaks and peeks.


OnePlus 5T live pictures leaked way ahead of official launch

Not that we’re not excited enough about the official OnePlus 5T launch on the 16 November 2017, but GizmoChina has given the OnePlus hype train some more fuel with a complete leak of the alleged OnePlus 5T, including the box and specs.

An apparent full-body leak of the OnePlus 5T has surfaced online and it is majestic. It would seem that OnePlus has maintained their trademark red box with white interiors. Inside, we can see the OnePlus 5T device, the dash charger and the trademark red cable. Based on side-by-side comparisons, the OnePlus 5T is slightly larger than the OnePlus 5 but generally the form factor looks identical. Though, the home button is gone and the fingerprint scanner has been moved to the back.

According to the spec leaflet, the OnePlus 5T will have a full optic-AMOLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio 6.01-inch display. On the inside, the OnePlus 5T will house the top of the line Snapdragon 835 with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB internal memory, all powered by a reliable 3300 mAh battery. Of course, the headphone jack still has its place in the arms of OnePlus. However these specs are nothing short from similar with the OnePlus 5.

Other than the display, the OnePlus 5T is expected to have a bumped-up camera which has a 16MP Sony IMX398 1.12um f/1.7 sensor and the other is a 20MP Sony IMX376K 1.0um f/1.7 sensor for its dual-camera setup.

These images and leaks seem super legit but as these are not official news, please remember to take these with a pinch of salt to avoid any sort of disappointment. The official launch is only a week away so just be patient. Rumours also has it that the 5T price may not be that far from the OnePlus 5, interesting.

What do you guys think though? Are the upgrades worth the switch from the OnePlus 5 to the OnePlus 5T? Let us know in the comments below and keep your browsers tuned to TechNave.com for the latest news.


OnePlus 5T may be cancelled! OnePlus 6 to launch early 2018

Hold your horses OnePlus fans! There may not be a need for you to wait out for the OnePlus 5T as it may not come at all. Instead, maybe you could wait for the OnePlus 6 which has been reported to be pulled up to early 2018 according to the guys at GSMArena.

The OnePlus 3T was released last year as a small upgrade from the Snapdragon 820 (OnePlus 3) to the Snapdragon 821 (OnePlus 3T) and to raise the price a bit. Well it would seem that there will not be a Snapdragon 836 so there is no need for a T version of the OnePlus 5.

Since OnePlus has already pulled the Dual-Camera card, it would be nice to wonder what the OnePlus 6 will be specializing in. Perhaps AR and VR support? Tri-Camera? A fullview 18:9 bezel-less display? Who knows, but remember guys, these are just rumours so remember to take it with a pinch of salt. If there is anything official, you will always get it fresh right here from Technave.com!


OnePlus 5T revealed with 6.01-inch display, new camera system and might cost around RM2388

Some of you already know about the OnePlus 5T, well, we are still going to talk about it anyway. The device was just launched last Friday and it sure looks different from the OnePlus 5. Not only it looks different, but internal hardware is much improved as well such as the full frontal display in 18:9 aspect ratio, a new camera system, facial recognition and others. But first, let's check out the tech-specs:

Obviously, the biggest change about the phone is the display. It makes sense as the smartphone industry is adapting fast to this trend and OnePlus did a pretty good job there, integrating a 6.01-inch Full HD+ Optic AMOLED display, that's covering 80.5% on the front but despite that, it's not a Quad HD display as most smartphone manufacturers have done already, but at least it's using Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and comes with DCI-P3 colour optimisation.

Next, there is a slight change in the dual camera. The secondary telephoto sensor is now 20MP which is great, besides that, OnePlus also integrated an "Intelligent Pixel Technology". The technology is basically designed to take in enough light in low-light photography, eliminating more noise than the OnePlus 5, so that's nice and definitely an improvement there. On the other hand, the Face Unlock feature is also on board and does what it does best - unlocking the phone with your facial recognition. Nothing as complicated as the Face ID, though, so it can't be used for purchasing items online.

Lastly, it should be noted that its OxygenOS is still on Android Nougat, so we can expect an Android Oreo to come soon in early 2018. Speaking of OxygenOS, OxygenOS 5.0 update has started rolling out to OnePlus 3 and 3T devices as promised. Some of the updates include an updated security patch, new app folder design, smart text selection and much more. The update is now available to download over-the-air (OTA) in settings.

No word on when it will be available in Malaysia yet, but estimated cost might be ~RM2075 (6GB model) and ~RM2325 (8GB model) which is around the same as the OnePlus 5. Stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


Acer Malaysia releases refined Spin 5, Swift 3, a new curved monitor and All-in-One PC from RM2399

Today, Acer Malaysia has officially unveiled several new product lineups which are the Swift 3 with NVIDIA GeForce MX159 graphics card, the Spin 5 equipped with the latest 8th Gen Intel Core processor, a new 37.5-inch IPS curved screen XR382CQK monitor, and an All-in-One PC, Aspire C22-860. Check out the features and price details with the product photos below!

As Acer continues to refine the Spin series, the new model is now thinner than its predecessor by 21% and you won't believe how unbelievably light it is. As you can see from the price tag above, there are two models - the 13.3-inch model and a 15.6-inch model. For a lightweight laptop, it's sturdy yet flexible allowing you to fold it into the standard four modes of a tent, flat and others.

The Swift 3 shares the same port placement as Spin 5

The laptop carries the latest 8th Gen Intel Core processor, with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM, as well as a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 option for some entertainment gaming. FOr resolution, both models are using Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution with LED-backlit TFT LCD, along with a multi-touch and Acer Active Stylus. Additionally, the Acer ExoAmp Antenna offers a wireless world experience, so as TrueHarmony for surround sound, and a Purified far-field voice technology allowing Cortana to communicate with you up to 4 metres away.

Like the Spin 5, the Swift 3 is also using the latest Intel Core processor. However, its graphics card is a respectable NVIDIA GeForce MX150. It can last up to 10 hours of battery life and its connectivity is three times faster than an average laptop using the latest 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology. Memory capacity stands at 8GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD.

Perhaps the most intriguing product of all is this curved monitor. The XR382CQK monitor is Acer's first monitor featuring a 37.5-inch IPS curved 21:9 screen with UltraWide QHD+ (3840 x 1600) display. With a 2300R curvature, it presents the highest immersive experience with a wider field of view and increased the perceived area of peripheral vision compared to a flat display.

The monitor design is nearly frameless and has a 178-degrees viewing angle. Since the screen is so wide, it's able to be used as a multi-monitor setup with Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-by-Picture (PBP), allowing two images or video to be displayed at the same time on the monitor.

Of course, the monitor supports DisplayPort on FreeSync to get rid of screen tearing and minimizing lag and latency. Acer's trademark BlueLightShield and Flicker-less technology are on board as well and can be tiled from -5 degrees to 35-degrees.

Last but not least, Acer also introduced a brand new all-in-one PC. The Aspire C22-860 features a 16:9 FHD display with a wide 90% screen-to-body-ratio borderless display, 7th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB DDR4 RAM (upgradeable to 16GB) and a huge space of 1TB storage (upgradeable to 2TB HDD and 256 SSD).

All the above products are now available for purchase immediately at all authorised Acer resellers nationwide except for the Spin 5 and Aspire C22-860, which will be available in mid-November 2017. To find out more, visit the official Acer Malaysia website to get started and stay tuned for more Acer news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 5T review - The phone for big screen lovers

When we reviewed the OnePlus 5 last year, it was dubbed as the flagship killer for a few good reasons and good specifications at a reasonable price. Comparing it with the iPhone 7 Plus (before the iPhone 8 series and iPhone X were released), we think the former is definitely more worth it. Then after that, the OnePlus 5T was revealed coming with an 18:9 aspect ratio body for RM2449. There are not many changes per se with the OnePlus 5, so join us to check out if the new flagship killer delivers below.

Many would say that the OnePlus 5T model design should have been what the OnePlus 5 is, but the thing was during that period, the Fullview design wasn't a trend yet and by the time it did, OnePlus quickly adapted this and here you have it. From our hands-on experience, the OnePlus 5T is indeed quite large, carrying a 6.01-inch Optic AMOLED display, but the overall weight is kind of light, even though it's still using the same metal material with a broader view when watching a video or playing games.

However, for some reason, this makes the phone a bit slippery even when put on a smooth surface table. I guess they have polished too excellently to the point that it can glide on its own if you're the sweaty-palms type or with just a blow (just exaggerating). It's best you put on a phone case for it for safety purposes.

3.5mm headphone jack port, USB Type-C and speaker grill

It still has the three-section volume slider just like before on the left side, the order of the slide from left to right is Sound> Vibration> Mute

Dual SIM card tray and power button are on the right side of the phone

Here are the specifications for the OnePlus 5T:

There are two variants for the OnePlus 5T which are 6GB + 64GB and 8GB + 128GB. Both variants are using the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and the one we have is the 6GB + 64GB. And trust me, the 6GB + 64GB is more than enough for your entertainment demands, plus a couple of useful features too on this smartphone.

Reading Mode is also back, so users who like reading stuff on their phones can make use of the black and white feature. I think the bookworms will have a better time using this than the OnePlus 5 because of the bigger screen. Besides having such a big screen on hand, its screen brightness is just as "big" as well displaying colourful and bright details. You can adjust the screen brightness manually in the settings, of course, but the setting isn't just your typical increase-and-decrease-brightness, apparently, there are a variety of different colour settings for us to choose.

Then there's Face Unlock, which is the trend right now whether you like it or not. OnePlus 5T's Face Unlock works just like any other recent Android phones in the market, but this one seems to do the job better. According to our boy, Jim, the OnePlus 5T is probably the only Android device that gives the fastest Face Unlock (for now). For instance, even without waking up the phone, you can Face Unlock it when the screen is blank. It's even faster when the phone is awake. So good job on that, OnePlus.

On the other hand, instead of the previous wide angle + telephoto combo, the Oneplus 5T is just using the 16MP+20MP combo with the same aperture of f/1.7. There is really no any big difference in terms of the configuration, except that the 20MP camera sensor is more focused on shooting night photos which it does by combining 4 pixels in to 1 to reduce more noise. This however results in somewhat unusual smoothness in certain areas when you zoom in on the photo.

A lot of customization in the settings for the user

As a flagship killer successor, you can expect this phone to excel in performance which it does. Utilizing the Snapdragon 835 and 6GB of RAM, its performance does not falter when it comes to gaming and there are barely any heat issues. We have already mentioned that the phone gives a broader vision so this is really great, accompanied by a rather loud volume speaker. You also don't have to worry about its 4G and WiFi as we didn't really experience poor connectivity.

AnTuTu score (just to add on, the 8GB didn't show that much of a difference for the scores)

3DMark score, this is quite a gaming beast

Comparing to the OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 5T's battery performs better, lasting up to more than a day easily and it can charge up to 100% from 30% in just 40 minutes, thanks to the Dash Charge Technology inside. But for the camera performance, well, I think it's slightly less impressive than the OnePlus 5. Not to say it's bad or something, it still does its job but just looks too digitalized for some reason. Anyway, check out our picture samples below.

Using the portrait mode, thanks random lady for being our model!

Indoor shots are usually ok, nothing to complain

Using the 20MP camera sensor, this picture's colour and light have a nice balance, but the details are somewhat fuzzy

Details usually stand out very well, this photo taken in the aquarium is suppose to be darker than it looks

It's quite capable of capturing moving subjects like this fish here

So after exploring all of the pros and cons, in the end, the team thinks the OnePlus 5T is still a pretty good phone but it may not be a justified upgrade from the OnePlus 5. Granted, it has powerful specifications, the big 6.01-inch display is great for entertainment and reading, but the camera part is a bit of a let down, given that its cameras fail to capture a better portrait mode compared with its predecessor. It's just fine if you haven't bought the OnePlus 5 though.

That being said, the OnePlus 5 is probably is its worst enemy, as RM2388 vs RM2449 is a very easy choice to make here but here's how we can help you to make up your mind between the two - if you prioritize photography over anything else, get the OnePlus 5, likewise, if you love big screen layout and better entertainment experience, then get the OnePlus 5T. Then again, it faces other competitors that have the same Fullview display, like the honor View10 (RM2099) and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (RM2199) which are pretty value-for-money products. Aside from that, if you want the 8GB + 128GB model (RM2794), it's still considered more affordable than other flagships, such as the Huawei Mate 10 Pro (RM3099), Samsung Galaxy S8+ (RM3699), but counting in the camera capability, we will have to say that the Mate 10 Pro and Galaxy S8+ takes better pictures. We think OnePlus may have hurried too soon to jump on the bandwagon for the Fullview trend, hence the camera performance, but that's just our opinion.

So what do you think about the OnePlus 5T? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more gadget reviews at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 5T seen on GFXBench, confirms existence by Pete Lau

The OnePlus 5T has once again showed its sexy head - and this time, on benchmarking platform GFXBench with a whole bunch of possible specs. Keep in mind though, we have no way to know if it’s genuine or not so do take them with a big open mind.

From the listing, the OnePlus 5T is looking like quite a beast with the 6-inch, 2160 x 1080p 18:9 aspect ratio display, powered by the high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC with Adreno 540. Complementing the chipset is 6GB of RAM and 64GB ROM that can go up to 8GB RAM and 128 ROM. Running the show is also Android 7.1.1 which is a little disappointing since Android 8 is already lingering around.

As for the cameras, the main camera is listed for 15MP, but we know for a fact that it is a dual-camera configuration. The rear camera though got a big bump from 15MP to 20MP which is always a big plus.

On another note, co-founder of OnePlus Pete Lau has dropped a small bomb for some of us. He has begun posting in Weibo with a OnePlus 5T flare; is this his confirmation that the OnePlus 5T is indeed on the works?

According to GizmoChina, Petey also revealed that the headphone jack is here to stay! At the same time, strongly denies that the OnePlus 5T will not have wireless charging.

No release dates have been officially released so far so all we have to do is sit back and be patient. Remember to take all of this with a giant pinch of salt though guys because none of these are solid. But do you know what’s solid? – TechNave.com so make sure so stay tuned for more latest scoops.


OnePlus 5T survives durability scratch and bend tests, but its 18:9 display isn't burn proof

The OnePlus 5T joins the fullview 18:9 smartphone bandwagon with its 6.01-inch display but how durable is it? JerryRigEverything find out in their usual set of scratch, burn and bend durability tests but if you have to know now, you should probably keep this one away from any lighters. Check out the video yourself.


OnePlus 6 Avengers Infinity War Edition revealed for ~RM2624, comes with 8GB of RAM + 256GB storage

It's been barely two days since the OnePlus 6 was revealed, we know that the Silk White will be a limited edition but you know what else is also limited? Marvel fans, OnePlus have just made a OnePlus 6 Avengers Infinity War Edition. Although there is no confirmed date yet, the price tag starts at $660 which is around ~RM2624 after direct conversion.

That's really cool and all, but is there any difference in tech-specs? Not really, the special edition will only come in 8GB + 256GB and the rest remains the same. The design also looks a bit different, sources are reporting that the body is a new carbon fibre-like displaying strips with a glass panel. Also, gold is added to the Alert Slider, the OnePlus and Avengers logo to look sleek.

The phone has already appeared in China and is planned to be released in India too in the near future. To check out the full tech-specs and features, you can head over here to check out our official announcement news. Stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 6 Red Edition up for pre-order on Lazada + Free OnePlus Bullets Earphones

Lazada has recently listed the Red Colour OnePlus 6 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage model on their website priced at RM2799. Not only that, for the first 50 customers who pre-ordered the device will be eligible for a free OnePlus Bullets Earphones V2 which is worth RM149. The pre-orders is expected to ship somewhere around 1 August 2018 courtesy of Lazada.

In terms of tech specs, the device is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB+128GB memory configuration mentioned earlier, 16MP + 20MP dual rear camera, 16MP front facing selfie camera, 6.28-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, and it is powered by a 3300mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OnePlus 6 briefly listed on Amazon Germany starting from ~RM2449

OnePlus 6 Midnight Black Colour courtesy of Amazon Germany and @rquandt

Amazon briefly listed the OnePlus 6 before it was taken down on Amazon Germany's official website. The device was priced at €519(~RM2449) for the 64GB model and €569(~RM2685) for the 128GB model. Amazon also listed the available colours of the OnePlus 6 as well which is the Midnight-Black and Mirror Black for now but expect more to come in the future.

The Amazon listing also included a brief technical specification of the device, such as the device running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Chipset, either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, 16MP+20MP dual rear camera and USB Type-C. More official news of the OnePlus 6 will be released on the announcement date of 22 May 2018. For more news and updates such as the Malaysian release as well as the pricing of the device, stay tuned to TechNave.com


OnePlus 6 full front shot leaked online and scheduled for 5 May 2018 debut

OnePlus 6 rumours are gaining more momentum these few weeks, tech-specs leaks are all over the Internet and this latest leak is revealing a full front image of the flagship. And it's not the one on the cover header, but a "real" leaked OnePlus 6 model shot below.

Looking at the image, the notch design does seem pretty small compared to other Android phones, even the side bezels and bottom chin look pretty narrow. According to OnePlus, the notch will only have the selfie camera, an earpiece and an LED notification light, leaving out any unnecessary features such as the Face ID mechanism to make it simple and clean. The screen-to-body ratio is around 90%.

In other news, we previously mentioned that the phone could be released in between April and June, but new reports are saying the launch is on 5 May 2018 with two variants, probably based on memory which is 3299 Yuan (~RM2028) and 3799 Yuan (~RM2335).

There's no telling if the rendered image is real or not, but what do you think? Still don't like the notch design? Stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 6 leaked images, tech specs and expected Malaysia release date

Images of the next flagship killer OnePlus 6 has been leaked courtesy of @evleaks along with tech specs from TechAdvisor. According to them, features will include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 6.28-inch 19:9 aspect ratio AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution and 20MP + 16MP dual rear cameras to go with a 20MP front camera. Thankfully (and hopefully!) there should still be a 3.5mm audio jack.

Other standout features might include a 3D sensor powered face unlock but no Malaysia release dates or pricing details just yet. It is expected to come between April and June 2018 for perhaps around RM2388 just like the previous OnePlus 5. As always with such leaks, do take it with a pinch of salt and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OnePlus 6 prototype model leaked online, shows another front top notch design

Okay, it seems inevitable now that Android phones are following closely the footsteps of Apple. In this latest rumour mill, OnePlus is the next in line for making a new phone that has a top notch. Although it's not really official, the fact that it started means something and here we have a so-called OnePlus 6 prototype with dual rear cameras.

As you can see in the cover image above, there is obviously a notch there and we won't be surprised if the screen-to-body ratio is 19:9 which seems to be the trend right now. The fingerprint sensor is located behind in an oval shape and the dual rear camera setup is positioned vertically. The glass back is quite well done and it's said that the device will come with a wireless charging function.

Besides that, we expect it to run on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, up to 6GB of RAM and rumours have it that it will run on Android 8.1 Oreo. Nonetheless, it's best to take this with a grain of salt because it's only a prototype, meaning there could be more than one model.

So what do you think? Should Android phones stay away from the iPhone X design? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 6 revealed with memory up to 8GB + 256GB, water resistant, OIS / EIS camera and more from ~RM2098

Love it or hate it, the OnePlus 6 is here with the notch design and it's now official. Comparing to its predecessors last year, this new OnePlus device sure looks sleek and different thanks to the Corning Gorilla 5 glass material wrapping the body. But does it retain the 'flagship killer' title? Let's what the new flagship got under its sleeve.

True enough to the rumours, the flagship does come with either a 6GB or 8GB of RAM accompanying the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, making it one of the Android powerhouses of this year. Moreover, there are three internal storage variants of 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. OnePlus also didn't go gaga on the colours unlike other brands, as they decided to go simple with just two simple colour options but three variants - a Mirror Black (with reflective glass back), a matte Midnight Black and a limited edition Silk White.

(L-R) Matte Midnight Black, Mirror Black and Silk White

Of course, the highlight of the phone is obviously the camera which Carl Pei, the CEO of OnePlus has been showing off prior to the launch. There is an Optical Image Stabilizer on the dual rear camera setup, along with an all-new HDR algorithm which will definitely help the image get the best colour contrast. You can also bet that there's an AI software for the selfie snapper, particularly in creathing a portrait mode without needing a secondary camera. On top of that, the primary camera is capable of recording 4K @ 60fps as well as 480fos in slow-mo (720p) for 3 seconds.

As for the price, there will be three different price tags for three variants based on memory. Converting from American dollars, the 'cheapest' we would get is ~RM2098, followed by ~RM2297 in the middle, then ~RM2495 as the highest one. Below is the official specifications:

Malaysia won't be part of the first wave to get the device starting from 22 May 2018, but we will get it eventually since it's quite popular here. Until then, stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


Acer Malaysia reveals gaming laptop Aspire VX15 for RM4399 and other gaming devices lineup

Models showcasing the arrival of Acer VX 15 gaming laptop, GX781 CPU, KG251Q and KG271 gaming monitors

Today, Acer Malaysia has raised the bar in affordable performance-oriented gaming devices by showcasing four products which are - Acer Aspire VX 15 gaming laptop, Aspire GX781 CPU, and two new KG series monitors KG251Q and KG271. Let’s get started with the tech-specs and features, shall we?

Featuring the gaming trademark of aggressive red chassis and backlit keyboard, it is priced at RM4399 and it’s available at all authorized Acer resellers nationwide and major online marketplace. The first 200 customers who purchase this gaming laptop will get a special bundle with a free Steel Series Rival 100 Special Edition gaming mouse, including with a free Dota 2 in-game worth RM259.

Powered by 7th Gen Intel Core I7 HQ processor, the 15.6-inch (FHD IPS screen) gaming laptop offers a respectable performance with low battery consumption. It’s also packing the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics with GDDR5 VRAM, which is able to deliver up to 32GB/s bandwidth, and a 4GB DDR4 memory out of the box (upgradable to 32GB max). Storage-wise, it has plenty of spaces of 1TB HDD.

Inside the body, it sports a pair of cooling system to keep the gaming laptop cool and runs quietly, as well as having Acer TrueHarmony speakers, Dolby Audio Premium.

Next, Acer’s gaming CPU sports an Intel Core i7-7700 processor, a 8GB DDR4 (8GB x 1, upgradable to 16GB x 2), and NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050 graphics, which is able to display 4K2K resolution visuals and even support up to four display at once for the best gaming experience. It also houses 1TB HDD and 128GB SSD storage.

Available in all authorized Acer resellers nationwide, the price is also the same as the Aspire VX 15 of RM4399 and customers who purchase it will enjoy a 3-years local on-site warranty.

Last but not least, these two products are Acer’s first gaming monitors to feature 75Hz refresh rate. It supports HDMI on FreeSync and it works with FreeSync-supporting graphics card, eliminating any screen tearing, lag and latency.

As the name suggest, the KG251Q is the smaller brother with 24.5-inch display, while the KG271 is using a 27-inch display. Both monitors run on Full High Definition 1920 x 1080 resolution and provide top quality colours with TN panel and 100 million: 1 contract ratio.

Ergonomically-designed stand that can tilted from -5 to 15 degrees

The gaming monitors also provide gamers with 1ms GTG (gray to gray) and Black Boost technology, which means it allows them to move and track in a smooth transition without any ghosting or image dragging; while the Black Boost technology provide more detail in darker environments.

Both are priced at RM659 and RM899 respectively, the former is available at all selected authorized Acer resellers nationwide, whilst the latter will only be available at the end of April 2017.

For more information, kindly visit Acer Malaysia Facebook or click any of links before to find out more about the products.


OnePlus 6 review - Still a flagship by any other name

When OnePlus first came out it was the flagship killer, the one delivering flagship performance and features for a fraction of the price. Now with the OnePlus 6 and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is it still the value king? Find out in our review of the OnePlus 6 below.

In terms of design, the OnePlus 6 doesn't stray far from the original HTC-like grip and curved back, which is a good thing. This is not only because it looks good but also with the silky white version, it offers one of the best hand feels (smooth and cool to the touch with no fingerprints or smudges but it is a bit slippery) for a smartphone around. However, like most of today's smartphones, it goes for a notched (which holds the infrared sensor, a speaker and the 16MP front camera) 6.28-inch display with full HD+ resolution which while compact, is an instant hate-it or love-it deal breaker for some users.

There's the fullview display with a notch

Dual rear cameras with the metallic fingerprint sensor while that silky white back is just awesome

The usual speaker grill, USB Type C and 3.5mm audio jack

OnePlus have retained their dedicated alert slider which can now go to silent or vibrate from normal. It's a bit too tight to do one handed unless you have a strong grip while the volume button placement on the other side doesn't help. There is a USB Type C port and 3.5mm audio jack along with another speaker on the bottom while the shiny metallic fingerprint sensor is located beneath the dual rear cameras and dual LED flash.

The SIM tray only has space for 2 SIM cards, so no expandable memory options here. OnePlus have also included a free soft silicone case with slightly raised corners so the screen won't get scratched if you place it flat on the display. Too bad the textured sides of the case make my hands itch but that could just be me (so I'd recommend getting another case with this, like maybe the Karbon or Wood bumper cases).

Dedicated alert slider lets you mute your phone or put it on vibrate only

The value-added casing certainly looks well designed but it felt itchy to me

Apart from the flagship-level Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage there aren't many other new innovative features for the OnePlus 6. True, there is the aforementioned mute slider and the infrared face unlock works in the dark most of the time (cause the screen is so bright), but there isn't much else. The phone comes with IP54 water and dust resistance which means that it is splash proof (good for the rain or spilled drinks but not for a swim or the shower).

8GB of RAM with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

The 16MP + 20MP dual rear cameras offer OIS or Optical Image Stabilization and EIS or Electronic Image Stabilization for photographers and videographers with shaky hands alike. There’s no visible AI (Artificial Intelligence) features but there is Google Lens (which searches what you see on the Internet) alongside the usual HDR, Panorama, Beautify, Portrait and Pro modes and there is also what seems to be 2x optical zoom. You can record video up to 4K in 60fps as well, but with no OIS or EIS settings visible we don’t know if it has stabilization on the higher resolutions.

The OnePlus Oxygen 5.1 OS is clean and bloat free for the most part, but like the flagship features, there aren’t any surprises here. There is the Game Mode for no notifications while gaming, Gestures for double taps and 3-finger screenshots but we would have liked it if we could customize the alert slider for things other than mute. The 3300 mAh battery supports Dash Charge.

The usual OnePlus interface, clean and fairly bloat-free

With the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and 8GB of RAM, the OnePlus 6 is undoubtedly powerful with super smooth performance on high quality settings for PUBG Mobile and a 2nd place ranking in AnTuTu. Other benchmarks like 3DMark, GeekBench 4 were equally high. Connectivity and call quality was clear.

The phone does become hot but mostly on the metal sides and not to the point of being toasty. Battery life is 1 day and a bit more but charging to full doesn’t take too long, just a bit less than 2 hours. Audio quality is quite loud and powerful, much more than many other phones we've tried but because the placement of the speaker grill is on the bottom and it gets covered when we play in landscape mode, it feels like actual shotgun blasts against my palm when firing guns in PUBG Mobile. So, uncomfortable? A bit, but it should satisfy most audio needs.

AnTuTu and 3DMark benchmarks were flagship level

Demanding games like PUBG Mobile played HD resolutions lag free

Fairly good battery life for the OnePlus 6

Camera performance is very good, with clear shots and good fast autofocusing. However, if there isn’t enough light, autofocus strains to find its target and the result is often blurry (something we didn’t expect from a cameraphone with OIS). Fortunately, this is only when it is almost completely dark with just a bit of light. This isn't to say that the camera is bad as colours are spot on even in the dark, but you'll lose out a bit on the details.

The lack of AI camera features means that you have to know the basics of photography and compose the image well to get the right shots correctly. Make no mistake though, under normal low-light conditions like city lights and street lamps, the OnePlus 6 does just fine with nice colours and somewhat smoothened details. The 2x zoom is good and fast but I can’t see much use for it unless under specific conditions.

Auto ~ catching the fish and the reflections

Focus on what you want or blur out the background

Colours are spot on in low-light but details can be a bit blurry

When there isn't enough light, the sensor strains to focus...

... but on the other side of the tree where there is light, details are sharp and clear

Selfies turned out well enough but we have to say that we’re also surprised that the only options for the front camera are portrait mode, video recording and auto (which does have beautify). You can’t take a selfie panorama or use pro mode with the front camera either but images turn out well with enough light. You may have to expect some noise from both the front and dual rear cameras under really low light conditions though.

Pretty good front camera under fairly low-light conditions

The screen flashes quite brightly when it is dark

Overall, the OnePlus 6 is a very good flagship phone, unfortunately, it has been here long enough to become the flagship it was originally designed to kill. Priced at RM2799, there are now a lot of phones packing in Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipsets, 128GB of storage and more, including AI features which the OnePlus 6 does not have. This doesn’t mean that the OnePlus 6 is a bad phone though, just not the value king it was supposed to be. If you’re looking for a performance device with 8GB RAM then the OnePlus 6 should definitely be in your consideration list.

The current list of flagship killer contenders includes the ASUS ZenFone 5Z (SD845, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage - RM1899 | SD845, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage - RM2199), the Pocophone F1 by Xiaomi (SD845, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage - RM1499) and the Honor Play (Kirin 970, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage - RM1249), but nearly all of them don’t offer the same 8GB RAM total package that the OnePlus 6 has. Many of them do offer AI features though, so the OnePlus 6 is probably more for the performance user who wants to edit his own photos afterwards.

As it currently is, it's rather hard to recommend the OnePlus 6, so we'd recommend waiting a bit until the OnePlus 6T is out before coming to a conclusion. For now, the OnePlus 6 is strictly for the OnePlus fans, but when the OnePlus 6T comes out, we expect an appropriate price drop for it. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for your tech news and reviews.


OnePlus 6 scored 276k points from AnTuTu

So some of you have seen the leaked OnePlus 6 model shot last week, we got another round of news about it but it won't be more model photos, instead, we got an AnTuTu score and it's quite an impressive one. Let's check it out below.

According to the AnTuTu benchmark score, the OnePlus A6000 (the code model) scored around 276510 points and that's expected of a flagship. For comparison, it's above Xiaomi's upcoming phone - the Mi Mix 2S at 273741 points so with that, you can tell how powerful the phone is.

However, aside from the AnTuTu benchmark score, it's interesting to 'notch' (bad pun joke, I know) how the top space is displayed. If you take a closer look, the time, SIM card icon and battery are located on each side, heavily hinting that the OnePlus 6 will be using a top-notch for the display. So taking this into consideration, the phone is likely to feature a 19:9 screen-to-body aspect ratio.

Besides that, we won't be surprised if the OnePlus 6 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. Rumours have it that a 6GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage will be on board, along with Android 8.1 Oreo. We will probably see the official model in June 2018.

Until then, stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 6 tech specs confirmed on TENAA

Based on the TENAA listing, the OnePlus 6 is confirmed to be running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, either 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage or 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, 20MP + 16MP dual camera setup in the rear, 16MP selfie camera, a 6.28-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.

As far as we know, the launch of the device will be launched on the 16 May 2018. There is no official news on how much the price will be valued at as well as when the smartphone will be available in the Malaysian Market. For more information, stay tuned to TechNave.com.

Images and leaks courtesy of TENAA and slashleaks.com


OnePlus 6 will have a notch and Carl Pei wants you to know it's good thing

So it's official, the OnePlus 6 image is here (the cover image) and although it's not a full model shot, we have learned that it will 100% come with a top-notch design and Carl Pei, OnePlus co-founder is trying to let everyone know why having a notch is a good thing.

In a talk with The Verge, Carl Pei explained that having a notch allows smartphone manufacturers to maximize the screen space as much as they can, as well as moving the notification bar to the top so that users can have more content on the display. Pei also mentioned that if it wasn't for Apple, OnePlus might not have adopted this as soon as possible. On a side note, Pei confirms that the OnePlus 6 will still use a headphone hack, so that's nice to know.

Another fun fact of the notch size is measured 19.616mm x 7.687mm, so how do you envision that? Well, rest assured it's smaller than the iPhone X's notch, as Pei doesn't think that the phone needs to have a Face ID technology on it, so at the moment it has a front camera, LED light and ambient light sensor. Of course, the notch will hide as well when you watch a video horizontally, OnePlus also tested at least 1000 apps to make sure it works with the notch for notifications and they have moved the clock to the left side for more messages on the taskbar icons.

Aside from that, the screen-to-body ratio is around 90% and it will likely be released in June just like every year. Also, Pei urges Android users to "learn to love the notch."

To read the full interview, head over here to check it out. Stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 6 will officially be revealed on 17 May 2018

After some guesses on the OnePlus 6 official launch online, including the one that might be released on 21 May 2018. The company has just confirmed that 17 May 2018 will be the official launch date and will show up in China first. Time will start at 10 AM on that day so that applies to our local time zone too.

That isn't too far off from now, so while we wait for the live stream, here are the official tech-specs from OnePlus itself so far. We know it will definitely be carrying a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, a 6-inch AMOLED display with the notch on top, its design will also look different compared to the predecessor with a glossy glass body with curved corners, featuring a water-resistant grade (should be at least IP67). That being said, having a glass body also suggests a wireless charging technology which is something we look forward to.

In addition, the rest of the specs are rumoured to be 8GB of RAM, a 128GB and 256GB internal storage variant, a 16MP + 20MP dual rear camera setup and 3450mAh battery package. Are you excited about the OnePlus 6? Stay tuned for the official news at TechNave.com as we will probably be watching the live stream on the day.


OnePlus 6T is officially going global on 29 October 2018

Mi Han Sdn Bhd (sole distributor of OnePlus in Malaysia) recently reached out to us with some official OnePlus news. Turns out, the OnePlus 6T will be launched globally on 29 October 2018 at 11 am (11pm GMT) in New York City.

Tech specs for the OnePlus 6T include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset with Android Pie 9.0 and a bigger battery with fast charging. OnePlus say that their highlight feature is their Screen Unlock technology offering the fastest in-display fingerprint sensor available.

You can catch the launch live via YouTube on the date and time above. Pre-orders are also available from 30 October till 7 November 2018 on the OnePlus Official Store. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more OnePlus coverage.


OnePlus 6T pre-order now live from RM2588 with Screen Unlock, 3700mAh battery and more

So the OnePlus 6T is out, there were some rumours here and there but it didn't get enough steamrolling since it has only been around six months that the OnePlus 6 was released in Malaysia in June 2018. According to some sources, it seems that the only colour available is Mirror and Midnight Black but its official online store in Lazada has already put the pre-order live and scheduled to arrive on 8 November 2018 starting from RM2588 (6GB + 128GB).

On the pre-order page, those who do so can get a 1-Year extended warranty + combining with another 1-Year warranty for the Malaysian set, which is only eligible for the first 100 customers who purchased the OnePlus 6T local set by Mi Han Sdn Bhd. There's also a RM200 off on the Bullets Earphones (with voucher codes offered there). At the moment, it seems that we are getting all three sets starting with the 6GB + 128GB model for RM2588 (Mirror Black), followed by 8GB + 128GB for RM2888 (Mirror and Midnight Black) and the biggest one with 8GB + 256GB for RM3188 (Midnight Black)

The difference between the OnePlus 6 (left) and OnePlus 6T (right)

The Screen Unlock also shows an animation upon unlocking

Like any new Android devices nowadays, the OnePlus 6T design doesn't differ much from its competitors and comparing with the OnePlus 6, it has become slightly longer with a waterdrop notch. The fingerprint sensor is no longer on the back as it now features an in-display fingerprint sensor which is promtply called Screen Unlock. It's also noted that the company also removed the 3.5mm headphone jack and the Americans are lucky to get a free USB-C Bullets earpiece as well as a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter inside the packaging.

On the internals, nothing much has changed except that the battery got the biggest upgrade with 3700mAh. That's 400mAh more and not only that, its Dash Charge technology can now go up to 20W too. OnePlus is also late to the party introducing a new Nightscape mode, which is basically specialized to take on night photography and Gaming Mode for the mobile gamers to have uninterrupted gaming time, data allocation, screen brightness lock. Their own gesture system will also be available.

As mentioned earlier, the OnePlus online store in Lazada has opened the pre-order page already. Until then, stay tuned for more OnePlus news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 7 Pro Review – Meet the true flagship

Honestly, I am quite a keen supporter of OnePlus. Since the release of the OnePlus 5, we have been giving the OnePlus series lot of praise in our reviews. Well, it’s time to see if the OnePlus 7 Pro is worthy of the same praise.

With a starting price from RM 2999, the OnePlus 7 Pro is clearly no longer a flagship killer like its predecessors. Given the features and specs, I would say it’s more of a flagship contender. Wondering what makes it a flagship star? Read on.

Different from what the OnePlus used to be, the 7 Pro has some minor tweaks in its design. It is beautifully designed with a glass front and rear panel and comes complete with a dual-curve edge display that makes the phone feel decidedly thin. However, it is still a huge phone with its large 6.67-inch display (similar in size and thickness as the Samsung Galaxy Note 9).

The back of the phone looks clean with only a camera cut-out. Thanks to the pop-up camera, the bezel-less full-screen display looks simply fantastic with no notch or cut-out.

On the left and right of the device are the volume control and power buttons while the speaker grille, sim tray and USB type C are located on the bottom. Unfortunately, the headphone jack is now missing (sigh).

Above the power button is the alert slider. It offers three different positions to toggle between ring, silent, vibrate mode

As a flagship contender, the OnePlus 7 Pro is equipped with the Snapdragon 855 flagship chipset along with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, a pop-up camera and a display with 90Hz refresh rate. It seems like OnePlus is trying to elbow its way in to deliver everything you want from a flagship phone.

The 90Hz refresh rate delivers buttery smooth experience across homepages, FB, Instagram, YouTube and the Internet. Due to technical difficulties, I can’t demonstrate the stutter-free experience here but just so you know, there is an option to toggle between the 90Hz and 60Hz refresh rate.

Camera wise, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP Sony IMX586 Sensor (main rear camera) + 16MP (117-degree wide angle) + 8MP (3x optical zoom). These offer a lot of flexibility with the kinds of photos you want to capture.

Speaking of the selfie camera, it has a pop-up 16MP camera sensor that comes with AI Face Beauty, portrait mode and slow motion. But if you want to use stickers with your photos, you may require third-party apps.

The OnePlus 7 Pro has one of the best in-display fingerprint sensors as the process is really quick, accurate and secure. Though it comes with facial unlock, I don’t fully trust the reliability of the method. I still find the in-display fingerprint unlock to be more reliable.

It runs on OxygenOS 9.5 based on Android 9 Pie with only a very basic app and some of the least amount of Bloatware (asides from Google Pixel) we’ve seen. Overall, the specs are ideally great and I particularly appreciate the 90Hz refresh rate that makes scrolling through the interface an incredibly smooth experience.

OnePlus has always been known for its promising performance. With the OnePlus 7 it has outperformed other devices with an AnTuTu score of 371,349 and ranking at the top place. In 3DMark, it achieved a score of more than 5500 in OpenGL (I have never seen such a high score before) and near to 5000 in Vulcan. The results were impressive!

Without a doubt, the gaming experience was fantastic. The PUBG Mobile gameplay ran very snappily and smoothly without lag or any frame drops even if it was set to the highest setting (it does not support Ultra HD graphics yet). It worked well for both Honkai Impact 3 and Final Fantasy IX that are both graphically demanding too.

Honkai Impact 3’s pretty anime-style graphics

The OnePlus 7 Pro did not heat up during gameplay but it ran a little warm while having the camera on which is a common phone issue. The battery performed pretty well, lasting up to 14 hours even when leaving the GPS turned on or playing a graphically intensive game.

Speaking of audio, there’s an alert slider to adjust media volume and the Dolby Atmos that brings an immersive sound experience. Though it’s lacking a 3.5mm headphone jack, this hardly matters as there are plenty of good Bluetooth headsets around. The signal strength is rather strong, enough that you don’t have to worry about losing signal.

Another highlight is the camera. To be honest, since the OnePlus 5T, most OnePlus devices haven’t quite lived up to expectations as there’s no telephoto lens. The telephoto lens finally makes a comeback in the OnePlus 7 Pro that comes together with ultra wide-angle lens and OnePlus’s software optimization. Let’s look at the sample photos below!

Beautiful sunset shot with the telephoto lens

Lots of detail captured with the main camera

Lights shot with the ultra wide lens look like they're glowing in the dark

The main camera works like a flagship device

You can see the entire tree with the wide angle lens!

You can see so much more with different lenses

You can see the beach in different perspectives with different lenses

Different poses and perspectives can be taken with the wide angle camera

The lenses almost work like a microscope!

Colours are still maintained in night mode

The selling price of RM 2999 may not be as low but if you are thinking of investing in a good flagship phone, the OnePlus 7 Pro is a good choice. Offering a 90Hz fullview display, great cameras and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with plenty of memory, the OnePlus 7 Pro can handle anything from gaming to photography with ease.

The closest rivals for similar camera performance and specs would be the Huawei P30 (RM 2299) and Xiaomi Mi 9 (RM 1699). However, the OnePlus 7 Pro has better tech specs and runs smoother than the Huawei P30 (based on AnTuTu benchmark results) while it’s better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 in terms of display screen and battery capacity. Well, it is still depending on individual preference though as the other 2 have their own advantages.

For the latest on mobile phones, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OnePlus 7 Pro equipped with Snapdragon 855 and up to 12GB of RAM is officially available in Malaysia starting from RM2999

Starting today, the OnePlus 7 Pro has been officially launched in Malaysia starting from RM2999 and it will come equipped with notable features such as a HDR10+ and smooth 90Hz capable display, front-facing pop-up camera, 30W Warp Charge fast charging capabilities, and facial recognition system that is capable of unlocking the phone in just 0.21 seconds.

It will be available in 3 different colours including Nebula Blue, Mirror Gray, and Almond from partners across Malaysia such as. There is also a special offer, where you could get a free OnePlus bullet when you purchase the device on Shopee.

The OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone, which was originally launched in New York last on the 15 May 2019, brings along plenty of innovative features such as the world first 90Hz HDR10+ QHD+ display which makes the content look buttery smooth and responsive. Not only that but the device also comes with a triple 48MP + 16MP + 8MP rear sensors which is capable of getting a score of up to 111 points on DxOMark, which places it at 3rd place in terms of best main camera on a smartphone.

To go into more detail regarding the tech specs, the phone will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset as mentioned above, up to 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, 48MP + 16MP + 8MP rear sensors, 16MP front-facing selfie camera, world’s first 90Hz QHD+ HDR10+ 6.67-inch display, and it is powered by a 4000mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OnePlus 7 Pro full specs leaked, price to start from ~RM3261

The closer we get to a smartphone launch, the larger the scale of a leak. In this case, the leak involves the full specs of the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro. From what it sounds like, this device combines many aspects of different devices that people enjoy and put it together into a smartphone. However, the price can be a little steep, starting at 699 Euro (~RM3261).

The complete spec sheet for the device today was leaked, showing off the colour variants, storage and RAM variants as well as the expected price price for each device that may be launched next week. This is by far, the largest information leak for the OnePlus 7 Pro. You can find the full specs below:

Despite the price of the OnePlus 7 Pro being up there, we can always count on the standard OnePlus 7 to be just as good and easier on the wallet. As of right now, customers who pre-order the OnePlus 7 Pro in India are eligible for a free screen replacement. Besides that, the device has been confirmed to have NFS 3.0, a pop up selfie camera and the photos that come from the device are pretty good. However, to digest this info with some salt as we wait for the official announcement on the 14th of May. Are you excited for the OnePlus 7 Pro’s release? Keep up with the latest OnePlus news and updates on TechNave.com.


Acer Malaysia's “You Are What You Want” special campaign roadshow on 27-29 May 2016

With Acer celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Acer Malaysia is having a “You Are What You Want” Campaign Rewards and Surprises Customers at a 3-day only Roadshow at Kuala Lumpur starting today (27 May) until this Sunday (29 May) at selected participating outlets.

After the recent successful launch of its latest product lineup, the fanless 2-in-1 Switch Alpha 12 along with other new Aspire series, these products will make an appearance at the roadshow at participating outlets this weekend. Customers who purchase the newly launched Switch Alpha 12, Aspire S 13, Aspire R 15, Aspire E 15, Aspire E 14 and Aspire F 15 will be rewarded with a FREE MS Office 365 Personal Pack worth RM 27999 per year (while stocks lasts).

Furthermore, they will be entitled to redeem a second gift online at www.youarewhatyouwant.com.my where they can choose from a Portable Headphone, Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, External Hard Drive or MS Office 365 Personal Pack. The gift will be delivered directly to the customer.

If you're not entirely sure which of the many exciting models will suit your personality, needs and lifestyle, you can take the simple You Are What You Want personality test and Acer will help find the best tech product for you. Selected older models are also eligible for the campaign redemption.

For more information on the You Are What You Want campaign roadshow, campaign terms and condition, and full list of participating outlets, kindly log on to their roadshow website to find out more. Promotion ends on 30 June 2016.


OnePlus 7 Pro may come with 90Hz refresh rate on a QHD+ display

Wew, the OnePlus 7 Pro is looking to make a huge leap from last year’s predecessor, the OnePlus 6. This year, the company’s flagship device may be released with a Quad HD+ display and a whopping 90Hz refresh rate, rivaling other gaming smartphones out there.

From what we know, the device may feature a triple rear camera setup (which includes a primary sensor, telephoto and ultra-wide lens) and a Super AMOLED display. Not a lot of tech specs have been revealed either but it is speculated that the device may be released with an impressive 4000mAh battery capacity with 30W Warp Charge, USB-C connectivity and stereo speakers.

Exclusive for @AndroidCentral! Some details about the OnePlus 7 Pro:-Quad HD+ Super AMOLED “90hz” Display-USB 3.1-WARP Charge at 30W, 4000mAH Battery-Dual Speakers-Triple Camera Setup (Wide Angle and Telephoto)More at:https://t.co/MGRIRUzeo5#OnePlus7Pro #OnePlus7Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/JlA0FyiYQJ

Prior to this, OnePlus had only ever had 1080 panels as their display so a QHD+ jump is huge. The 90Hz refresh rate is a very interesting feature to have which will definitely appeal to gamers. So far, the ASUS ROG gaming phone has the same refresh rate and both these phones are still bested by the Razer Phone series which currently has 120Hz. But honestly, does any mobile game even support high refresh rates right now or is it just a gimmick?

The OnePlus 7 has been said to be launched on the 14th of March. The device may also feature a pop selfie camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack and 3 different colours. What we won’t be seeing on this device is wireless charging but I doubt that would bother us much considering how good their fast charging technology is right now. Or does it bother you? Keep up with the latest OnePlus news on TechNave.com!


OnePlus 7 Pro officially revealed with Snapdragon 855, up to 12GB RAM and more starting from ~RM2790

The OnePlus 7 Pro has been officially revealed in New York of the United States and it has three variants. Starting with the 6GB + 128GB variant, the starting price is 669USD (~RM2790) while OnePlus 7 was no where to be mentioned. The phone will come with 3 different colour designs - Black, Blue and Rose Gold.

The launch confirmed various rumours that we have previously covered, the OnePlus 7 Pro will come with the top of the line Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, up to 12GB of RAM, zero notch on the 6.67-inch QHD+ display (world’s first 90Hz refresh rate!), features an in-display fingerprint sensor which can be unlocked in just 0.21 seconds, 4000mAh non-removable battery, a 16MP pop-up selfie camera, as well as a triple 48MP + 16MP + 8MP camera setup with up to 3x optical zoom that is capable to scoring up to 111 points on DxOMark. The device will still also support 30W Warp Charge fast charging technology which can charge up a phone up to 50% in 20 minutes and NFC 3.0 connectivity.

As far as we know, the OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to be available in Malaysia on 21 May 2019. That being said, we are still unsure regarding the official price of the device as well as whether the base model OnePlus 7 will be launching on the same date. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OnePlus 7 Pro will launch in Malaysia on 21 May with Snapdragon 855 and 90Hz display

Concept renders of the OnePlus 7 on the left and the OnePlus 7 Pro on the right

Dubbed the “flagship killer”, the OnePlus 7 series is set to be launched globally tomorrow, the 14th of May. We now have a Malaysia release date for the OnePlus 7 series which is on the 21st of May. The smartphone comes with many interesting features and powerful tech specs such as the Snapdragon 855 chipset and more.

The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro is set to launch together. However, as far as leaks and teasers have gone, the OnePlus 7 Pro has been getting more attention and with good reason. The device will be released free of notches and with super slim bezels thanks to the pop up selfie camera. The display comes with a 90Hz refresh rate and as for the camera, a triple rear camera setup with 3x optical zoom, NFS 3.0 and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Ahead of its launch, the full spec list was leaked and it does seem to match all the leaks we’ve been getting so far. The OnePlus 7 Pro may be released with 48MP (Sony IMX586) + 16MP (wide-angle) + 8MP (telephoto lens) and a 16MP (Sony IMX471) sensor for the selfie camera. In addition, it may also be powered by a decent 4000mAh battery capacity with 30W Warp fast charging and a 6.67 inch display. The device is expected to be launched in 3 variants: 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB with prices starting from 699 Euro (~RM3261) which is pretty steep.

As for the OnePlus 7, it lacks a lot more features that the Pro has but would definitely be more wallet friendly overall. It comes with a waterdrop notch on the display with 60Hz refresh rate which isn’t bad. The earpiece on top of the device is much wider than usual as it also doubles as one of the dual speakers on the device. On the back, we’ll find a dual camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with a circle shaped LED flash.

The device may be a little smaller compared to the Pro with a 6.41 FHD+ display, Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6GB/8GB + 128GB/256GB of internal storage, NFS 3.0 and 4150mAh battery capacity with 30W Warp Charge fast charging technology. However, as these specs are just leaks, let’s just take a moment to lick some salt while we wait for the official Malaysia launch and Malaysia price. Would you upgrade your device to the OnePlus 7 series? For the latest OnePlus news and updates, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


OnePlus 7 confirmed launching from 14 May 2019 in 4 different locations

OnePlus keeps it coming with the teasers, this time with the launch date for the upcoming OnePlus 7 and possibly OnePlus 7 Pro. Set for a release on 14 May 2019 in New York, London and Bangalore along with a China release on 16 May 2019, actual confirmed details of the OnePlus 7 have been scant. That being said, teasers have revealed that it will be fast (so we’re guessing a Snapdragon 855) and that it will have a great screen (possibly a 90Mhz curved display?).

Other expected tech specs and features include dual rear cameras and dew drop notch front camera for the OnePlus 7. The OnePlus 7 Pro on the other hand is expected to come with a triple rear camera setup and an elevating or pop-up front camera for an all screen display.

Subsequently, there have been about RM200 or so price cuts for the OnePlus 6T here in Malaysia, but there’s still no actual Malaysia pricing details or release dates for the OnePlus 7 or OnePlus 7 Pro. Stay tuned and we’ll keep you updated here at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 7 confirmed to have UFS 3.0, customers who pre-order gets free screen replacement

With only a week left till the launch of the OnePlus 7 series, Pete Lau took to social media to share one of the capabilities of the device. He mentioned that the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro will be abiding by the tagline fast and smooth with the UFS 3.0.

UFS stands for Universal Flash Storage. Most flagship devices are currently on UFS 2.1. The UFS 3.0 doubles the speed of its predecessor, hence giving a speed advantage to the OnePlus 7 series especially when opening apps, loading games, accessing files and transferring data between devices. Also, the device is certified for HDR10+.

"OnePlus 7 Pro having UFS 3.0 storage means it’ll just be overall faster than comparable smartphones."Yes, the OnePlus 7 Series will include UFS 3.0 to give you next level #fastandsmooth experience. #OnePlus7Series

In India, customers who pre-order the device via Amazon India is eligible to receive a free screen replacement worth Rs. 15000 (~RM899) as well as redeem 6 months complimentary accidental screen protection plan when they register on the OnePlus Care app within 30 days of purchasing the phone. However, it is unknown if this offer will be made available here in Malaysia (fingers crossed it is).

The OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro is set to be launched next week, 14th of May. The OnePlus 7 Pro is said to feature a triple camera setup with 90Hz refresh rate, a 6.7 inch QHD+ OLED display and 3x optical zoom. Tech specs wise, the device is said to sport the Snapdragon 855, 4000mAh battery capacity with 30W Warp Charge support, USB-C connectivity and stereo speakers.


OnePlus 7 may be released on May 14 with 3.5mm jack but don't expect a foldable phone from them soon

A leak has surfaced online from Twitter leaker @ishanagarwal24 in regards to the OnePlus 7 launch date which may just fall on the 14th of May. Following the launch of last year’s OnePlus 6 launch, this date might not be so far fetched.

The OnePlus 7 smartphone may come in 3 variants, the second variant being the OnePlus 7 Pro and the third the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. As of now, the only tech specs we know about the device is that it may be released with a Snapdragon 855 chipset, 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage and a 6.67 inch OLED display. It may also feature a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor alongside 16MP and 8MP sensors, making it a triple rear camera setup.

Okay, so I'm gonna stop with the estimations and give you all what you want. I can confirm that #OnePlus7 Series is launching globally on "14th May" 2019! Exactly 1 month left for #OnePlus' Flagship Killer to be revealed! According to earlier leak: #GoBeyondSpeed! #OnePlus7Pro pic.twitter.com/KlUpHjZms7

Also, according to renders of a phone cover for the device, we may also be seeing a return of the 3.5mm headphone jack on it since it was removed on the OnePlus 6T. In the renders of the smartphone cover, you can clearly see the 3.5mm headphone jack cut out to the left of what seems to be a pop up camera slot on the top of the device.

In other news, Pete Lau, CEO of OnePlus confirms that we won’t be seeing a foldable device from the company anytime soon. There’s a reason for that, though. The company is working on a TV or what he calls, a “smart display”. The TV apparently can learn your habits as you watch it, eliminating the need for a remote control as it will have all the relevant information ready for you at any time.

In addition, he also said that OnePlus may be heading into the automation industry to build electronics for cars as building a while car is quite complicated. Office products are also in the horizon for OnePlus. Both industries mentioned will have something to do with 5G which we speculate may be connected to 5G, AI or even cloud storage. We may be seeing the TV out soon as it is far ahead in development. As for the office and automotive products, it may be a few years before we hear about it again. What do you think of the upcoming OnePlus 7? For the latest updates on OnePlus, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com!


OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition pre-order available in Malaysia at RM3899

The limited-edition OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is officially available for pre-orders in Malaysia at the price of RM3899, at DirectD’s official website. Based on the pre-order post, the device will be shipped out on 4 November 2019. While the device does support 5G, it is currently not usable in Malaysia due to the fact that the infrastructure is still being developed.

In terms of the tech spec, the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage and a 4085mAh battery which supports 30W fast charge capabilities. Would you be interested in pre-ordering the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro McLarren Edition launched in London !

After two weeks since the announcement for the OnePlus 7T series in India on 26 September, OnePlus has announced two new smartphones to the OnePlus 7T series, OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition in London today. So let’s head into the tech specs of the devices.

The main highlight of the OnePlus 7T Pro is on the 6.67-inch 90Hz notch-less display that will make scrolling and loading of apps smoother than other devices. It is equipped with the latest Snapdragon 855+ chipset with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage capacity.

In terms of camera, it has the 16MP pop-up selfie camera and the same triple rear camera setup as its previous predecessor, a 48MP main camera, an 8MP telephoto lens, and a 16MP ultra-wide lens.

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition comes with a recognizable design striking Papaya Orange livery McLaren debut on 1968. The device is pretty much the same as the OnePlus 7T Pro with the 90Hz refresh rate display and camera setup and a Snapdragon 855+ chipset but with the larger 12GB RAM.

Lastly for the pricing, the OnePlus 7T Pro is priced at Rs.53999 (~RM3171) and the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is priced at Rs.58999 (~RM3481). We have yet to receive any Malaysia pricing on the devices, but will you be getting it when it arrives here? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


OnePlus 7T Pro with 90Hz display will be available in Malaysia starting 25 October 2019 at RM3399

Based on a Facebook post on OnePlus’s page, the OnePlus 7T Pro will be available starting for purchase at midnight on 25 October 2019. In terms of the pricing and availability, the OnePlus 7T Pro can be bought from either Shopee or Lazada for the price of RM3399.

OnePlus has noted that stocks are very limited, so act fast if you are interested in getting your own OnePlus 7T Pro. To the uninitiated, the OnePlus 7T Pro comes equipped with a 90Hz QHD+ display which is able to accurately reproduce coloured content, but also provide a much more smooth and immersive user experience. Furthermore, it also comes with tech specs such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus as well as 8GB of RAM.

Would you be interested in purchasing the OnePlus 7T Pro? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OnePlus 7T may feature Snapdragon 855+, may launch September 26

Photo courtesy of @onleaks and @pricebaba

The OnePlus 7 series were highly successful but many had been holding back from getting the device as the OnePlus 7T series will be coming soon. So far, the info we got has been pretty interesting as the device may feature the Snapdragon 855+ chipset and a 2K Super AMOLED display.

Twitter leaker @Ishanagarwal24 shared a little more spicy info about the tech specs and features about the device. The device may measure at 6.55 inches with a smaller notch and may be powered by a 3800mAh battery capacity. In addition, we may be getting the device in two variants which are 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage or 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage.

#OnePlus7T and 7T Pro launching on 26 Sep in DelhiOP7T Info:-8+128GB & 8+256GB, Frosted Silver & Haze Blue-6.55" 2K Super AMOLED 90hz Display with Smaller Notch-SD855+-3800mAH Battery-48MP+16MP+12MP Camera, 16MP Front, 960FPS 10 Sec. SlowMo, Wide Angle Video and Nightscape pic.twitter.com/0LWK8uLcG9

As for the camera, we may be seeing a triple rear camera setup with 48MP + 16MP + 12MP sensors with a 16MP selfie snapper. The camera is able to record 960fps in 10 seconds slowmo videos, can capture wide angle videos as well as Nightscape. We may be seeing the device in 2 colours which are Frosted Silver and Haze Blue.

The device is rumoured to launch on the 26th of September in New Delhi. However, no official announcement has been made by OnePlus so far so do take this article with a heck load of salt (but don’t get high blood pressure from that). So, are you willing to forego the OnePlus 7 series for the OnePlus 7T series? Keep up with the latest OnePlus news on TechNave.com!


10 things you didn't know about Huawei P10 lite

Most of the time, the lite version are usually shunned out by the standard and Plus or Max variant because it’s the lesser version. In this case, we feel that the Huawei P10 lite is not getting as much attention as the P10 and P10 Plus probably because of how the P9 lite was last year. But don’t look down on this fella yet, because here are 10 things you didn’t know about the P10 lite.

While the two older brothers may have the Pantone Greenery and Dazzling Blue, the P10 lite also has a special colour which is the Sapphire Blue. It is a bit odd that not much marketing was done on this because this is one of the most beautiful designs we’ve seen for a mid-range phone.

Inspired by the rippling waves of the Seine River and perhaps the Honor 8 design’s as well, the Huawei Aesthetic Research Centre designed the phone’s back glass with 17 layers of optical processing technology, which is why it’s able to reflect light with random patterns. In addition, combined with the 2.5D dual curved edge glass and diamond-cut metal frame, the P10 lite Sapphire Blue stands out as one of the most unique looking phones in the smartphone market.

If you thought the P10 lite camera is just a regular camera, you’re half right, as it also has a 1.25 µm pixel sensor on the inside. What this means is that it can pick up 20% more light than the usual 1.12 µm 13MP camera on most mid-range phones.

In addition, Huawei also installed an intelligent stabilization system and a 1-out-of-4 frames algorithm for image optimization. What this means is whenever you’re saving a photo, the system automatically selects and saves the clearest of four frames.

Also not forgetting, the trademark premium photography features that are only available in their flagship smartphones, such as the Light Painting feature which includes Car Light Trails, Light Graffiti, Silky Water, Star Track are also in the P10 lite too. Not bad for a mid-range phone, huh.

Moving on, the front camera also features a Portrait Mode allowing users to have a fantastic bokeh effect shot which not many mid-range phones have. And if you want more out of it, the P10 lite’s Beauty Mode has increased to 10 levels of features created by international makeup artists for your preference.

It’s fair to say that almost everyone will be using their smartphones before going to bed, but it’s bad for our eyes, we know it and we still do it. So to keep your eyes from being damaged in the long run, Huawei have came up with the Night Reading mode and Eye Comfort mode 2.0.

You already should know how Night Reading mode works where it filters out blue radiation, however, as for the Eye Comfort mode, the In-Cell FHD display will only use 50% of 450nm blue-ray so that it can reduce radiation and relieve eyestrain. Even under bright sunlight, an adaptive per-image pixel processing algorithm is used to improve the display and image brightness, without distorting the image or video.

If we can’t have a huge mAh battery, then having fast charging is the next best option. The P10 lite uses 18W fast charge technology of 9V 2A and based on tests of regular users conducted by Huawei, the battery can reach 43% in 30 minutes. Even better, charging 10 minutes is enough for an 2-hour video playback. On top of that, a Smart Power-Saving 5.0. is available for heavy duty users too.

As mentioned in our previous P10 Plus article, the new EMUI 5.1 enables the user to experience a boost in performance by monitoring your phone usage behavior and optimizing memory based on the apps you use everyday. With the integration this technology, combined with the new 16nm Kirin 658 chipset that helps to reduce battery consumption and allowing the phone to perform smoothly, this also means that P10 Lite is the only middle range smartphone to run on an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and one of the best to own in the market.

Surprised? The P10 Lite also supports VoLTE HD voice calling technology and it’s able to support up to four operators from webe, YES 4G, Digi, and Celcom (coming soon). This lets users make high-quality calls over the Internet, pretty cool.

Check out our Knuckle Sense technology demo at 2.26 min mark

Remember Knuckle Sense technology? It first debuted on the Mate 8 and introduced the world to using an interesting way to use shortcuts on various tasks, such as drawing certain letters or shape, and taking a long screenshot (for example, a full content of an article) or recording on what’s on your display with a double knuckle knock.

But why is this special? Well, because the P10 lite will be the first mid-range to have this feature after so long. This is especially useful when you have dirty fingers at the moment.

Privacy is big plus for some users, and nowadays people are already using their social apps for both personal and business usage. If you’re one of them, great news! ~ the P10 lite has the App Twin feature that allows you to install two Facebook and Whatsapp accounts on the same phone!

Last but not least, you no longer have to rely on a cable to transfer files anymore, because with the USB OTG support, you can now backup important data with a pendrive. Nice.

So there you have it, were you surprised to know some of these features on the P10 lite? Let us know what else is missing in the comments below. If you're interested in the phone, visit their website for more information and stay tuned for more geeky articles at TechNave.com.


Looking to overhaul your mobile devices in 2022? Maybe you want to get a new flagship smartphone. If that's the case, you might want to consider Samsung's latest magnum opus. Here are 3 simple reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G as your next flagship device.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is a device that offers the best performance in many areas. It's equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset inside, which gives it unmatched CPU and GPU performance. Multitasking isn't a problem either, thanks to its 8GB to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM.

Having this powerful chipset means that the device can handle anything you throw at it. You could watch YouTube videos while browsing the Internet, edit photos, or play demanding mobile games like Genshin Impact at the highest settings with no issues.

Flagship phones tend to have powerful cameras, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra is no different. It has a quad-camera module at the back, consisting of a 108MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, 10MP periscope camera, and 10MP telephoto camera. There's also a 40MP front camera that will allow you to take high-quality selfies!

These cameras can deliver excellent photos, even in low-light conditions. Recording a vlog while out on a walk? No problem! The Galaxy S22 Ultra has optical image stabilisation on its main, periscope, and telephoto cameras. There's even an Auto Framing feature, which is super useful for recording videos.

Last but not least, the Galaxy S22 Ultra comes with a built-in S Pen. Using the stylus, you can quickly write, draw, or activate shortcut functions. Samsung also managed to cut down the latency for the S Pen to 2.8ns, which makes it feel like you're writing or drawing on real paper.

The S Pen is particularly useful for those scenarios when you want to be expedient. Don't want to spend time typing out a grocery shopping list? Write it down quickly with the S Pen. You can also use it to make quick sketches, which is convenient if you don't have your laptop and drawing tablet with you.

There you go, 3 simple reasons why you might want to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra as your next flagship smartphone. It's currently Samsung's best smartphone yet, especially for fans of the old Galaxy Note series. If you want to know more, check out our review of the device.

Of course, there is another reason why it's a good time to get this phone now - a Samsung promotion. From 4 to 31 March 2022, every purchase of the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G would get you an epic bundle deal. You will not only get an extra stylus called the LAMY Safari Twin Pen (worth RM269), but also the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 (worth RM899) for free!

Samsung also has other related deals, such as an up to 30% OFF purchase-with-purchase discount, interest-free instalment plan, and trade-in program. To learn more, head over to the official Samsung Malaysia website.

With that said, what do you think about Samsung's latest top-tier flagship device? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for alerts on more promos like this.


Acer Malaysia unveils new Predator Helio 300 and Nitro 5 gaming laptops from RM3299, and Acer Day promotion rewards

Models showing the Predator Helios 300 and Nitro 5

Today, Acer Malaysia has brought in the latest laptop lineup from both gaming and lifestyle category for consumers. For the gamers, the Predator Helios 300 is finally available for RM5999 and a more budget friendly Acer Nitro 5 starting from RM3299. Meanwhile, the lifestyle laptops are the newly revamped Swift 3, the 2-in-1 Swift 5, One 10, and the all-in-one desktops Aspire U27.

Of all the products mentioned here, the newest one is the Nitro 5 which comes in two variants - a core i5 model with GTX1050 graphics for RM3299 as mentioned and a core i7 version with GTX1050Ti graphics for RM4699. One of the feature highlights is the Acer Coolboost technology that offers a better fan cooling mechanism, allowing gamers to manually control the cooling process for the best smoothest gaming experience.

The Nitro 5 and Helios 300 looks quite similar

Able to support up to 16GB of DDR4 2400MHz memory, it also has a Gigabit Ethernet port, a wireless 802.11ac 2x2 MIMO technology, USB Type-C port, USB 3.0 port, two USB ports and an HDMI 2.0. As for other components, the FHD IPS display 15.6-inch wide and features Dolby Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmony technology.

Moving on, the 27-inch FHD all-in-one Aspire U27 is powered by a 7th Gen Intel Core i7 with Windows 10, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics and 16GBGB Intel Optane memory on board. Like the Nitro 5, it also has its own LiquidLoop fan-less cooling system which allows for a silent operation and smooth computing performance, as well as having Dolby Atmos Premium sound system, along with Acer's BlueLightShield and Flickerless technology to help minimize eye fatigue in the long run. The Aspire U27 is available for RM6499.

The One 10 is powered by an Intel Atom x5 processor and it is a convertible laptop with a 10-1-inch HD IPS display. This one cost RM1099.

As for the rest of the products, plus the upcoming Acer Day that will be held from 3 August - 30 September 2017. You can read more information about it in the links below.

Free goodies for purchasing Acer products in that prize range

The selected location for Acer Day in Malaysia

Stay tuned for more Acer Malaysia news at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 7T with 90Hz display and Android 10 launched in India from ~RM2241

OnePlus recently launched their OnePlus 7T smartphone, which is equipped with their 90Hz Fluid Display technology which makes the smartphone feel buttery smooth, snappy and more responsive . In terms of the pricing, the smartphone is priced at INR37999(~RM2241) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM while the 8GB + 256GB variant will go for INR39999(~RM2359).

Other than the Fluid Display technology mentioned above, the device also comes with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, memory configuration mentioned above, 48MP+16MP+12MP triple rear camera setup and 16MP front-facing pop-up camera. In terms of the display, is equipped with a 6.55-inch display capable of up to 90Hz refresh rate.

As for the battery capacity, the OnePlus 7T is equipped with a 3800mAh battery along with Warp Charge 30T support which is able to charge the phone up to 23% faster than the Warp Charge 30. Feature-wise, the camera comes with an enhanced portrait mode, enhanced macro mode so that you can get as close as 2cm from the subject you are taking a picture of, as well as Super Stabilization for recording videos.

In addition to that, it also has stereo speakers and Haptic Motor which helps improve immersion while gaming. Last but not least, the OnePlus 7T will be the first smartphone in the Indian market to come equipped with Android 10 out of the box along with a beta version of the OxygenOS.

As of now, there is no official information on the Malaysia release dates and local pricing of the smartphone. Would you be interested in getting the OnePlus 7T when it arrives in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OnePlus 8 Pro is leaked again after that time Robert Downey Jr. was found holding it

The last time we saw the OnePlus 8 Pro surfaced on the Internet was from an image which Robert Downey Jr. was involved in as well. It was rumoured that the A-list celebrity was actually shooting an ad campaign for the upcoming device. Now, other real-life images of the smartphone are leaked again by someone else ahead of its launch, which is speculated to be on 15 April 2020.

This time, the images of the much-anticipated OnePlus 8 Pro are leaked by 247Techie.in and PC-Tablet.com and both of them are not usual sources when it comes to phone leaks. Therefore, do take these images with a grain of salt and wait until 15 April to see the real thing. Although the device from the images might not be the final product, I think we already have an idea of how the OnePlus 8 Pro is going to look like.

From the leaked images, the device looks like it’s made out of metal and glass. You can also see the curved screen on the front which has a punch-hole cutout for the front camera. At the back, the device has three cameras placed in a module that protrudes a little bit, with a flashlight and a rumoured ToF (Time-of-Flight) sensor sitting around it. Other than that, you can also find the OnePlus logo proudly printed below the camera module.

Let us know what you think about this leak of the OnePlus 8 Pro on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone leaks.


OnePlus 8 Pro's camera can see through thin plastic and black clothes

Based on a tweet by @BenGeskin on Twitter, it seems that the OnePlus 8 Pro, which was launched exactly a month ago comes equipped with camera filter which allows it to see through some thin black plastic as well as thin black clothes. The user also included a video in his tweet, which shows how clearly the camera is able to see through the plastic when switching the filter to Photochrom.

But that’s not all, Unbox Therapy recently released a video to show how well the camera can see through certain clothing. There is currently no news from OnePlus on whether they are planning to release a software update, in order to prevent this feature from being abused.

One of the best examples #OnePlus8Pro Color Filter Camera can see through some plastic pic.twitter.com/UkaxdyV6yP

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the OnePlus 8 Pro being able to see through thin black plastic and clothing? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OnePlus 8 Pro to feature two 48MP cameras with Sony sensors

With all the specs and renders that have been leaked for the OnePlus 8 Pro, we practically know everything about the phone already. Regardless, there's still about two weeks to go before the official launch and more details continue to be found. The latest news on the device is that two of its rear cameras will be 48MP modules from Sony.

As you may know, the OnePlus 8 Pro will have a quad rear camera setup. According to PriceBaba (via Ishan Agarwal), two of them are the main 48MP (f/1.78) Sony IMX689 sensor and 48MP (f/2.2) Sony IMX586 ultrawide sensor. It also includes an 8MP (f/2.44) telephoto lens with 3x optical and 30x digital zoom, along with a 5MP colour filter. As for the front, it's expected to be a 16MP selfie camera.

OnePlus8Pro to feature 48MP IMX689 as the Main Sensor (F/1.78), 48MP IMX586 Ultra-Wide (F/2.2) & 120° FOV. 8MP (F/2.44) Telephoto w/ 3X Optical & 30X Digital Zoom + 5MP Color Filter. New Night Portrait Mode, '3-HDR' Video, Cinematic Effects & Better OIS! https://t.co/2EfheWwNr8 pic.twitter.com/kVfZcfk5BQ

Regarding tech specs, it should come with a Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon X55 chipsets, making it a powerful 5G device. Also, it's expected to have up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, and a large 4510 battery with a 30W fast-charger. Another highlight of the device would be the 6.78-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Besides that, renders of the OnePlus 8 have also been shared by Winfuture. The device comes with three rear cameras instead of four but is otherwise the same in design and as the OnePlus 8 Pro. It's a slightly smaller device that will come in colours of black, green, and 'glow'.

With all those details to whet the appetite, OnePlus is set for the launch of the two devices on 15 April 2020. Having said that, would you be interested in getting it when it's released here in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


OnePlus 8 Pro will not only have wireless charging, but also 30W reverse wireless charging

After many smartphones being released in this time frame, the much-anticipated OnePlus 8 series is also said to be released next month as well. Before that happens, we might have heard something new about the device from the Internet, and we can’t really wait to share it with you. This time, it is rumored that the OnePlus 8 Pro will not only be featuring wireless charging technology, it is also going to pack a massive 30W reverse wireless charging as well.

According to a famous tipster Ishan Agarwal, the phone will receive 30W for both wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. If it’s true, the OnePlus 8 Pro will have equal power to Xiaomi’s Mi 10 series being the devices with fastest wireless charging technology that we could have in the market. However, 30W reverse wireless charging will be another story, as the Mi 10 series is only clocked at 10W.

Coming to the higher end OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, well, you know already that they will be getting 120hz Punch Hole Display. The 8 Pro will feature Dual 5G support for sure and will also get 30W Reverse Wireless Charging Support. Yes, both normal and Reverse.https://t.co/Kv7jtVuYO7

30W reverse wireless charging is quite a big deal. Before this, the company has never adopted wireless charging into its devices. Now, it is kind of a ‘go big or go home’ situation we’re witnessing right here. It is said the 30W reverse wireless charging is able to drain the OnePlus 8 Pro in just minutes by charging someone else’s device. Therefore, OnePlus will have to take on the challenge by somehow getting the technology right to take the crown.

Let us know what you think about this new rumour about the OnePlus 8 series on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone rumours.


OnePlus 8 series can now play games on Google Stadia!

Recently, OnePlus announced that the OnePlus 8 series officially supports Google Stadia cloud game streaming service from today onwards. Based on a statement by gizchina, it seems that the aforementioned smartphone series are able to access Stadia basic which allows users to play games at 1080p 60fps.

Those who are interested in Stadia basic can register via their official website if they reside in selected countries such as Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, and so on. Unfortunately, there is no official news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the OnePlus 8 series as of now.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the OnePlus 8 series being able to play games on Google Stadia at 1080p 60fps? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


OnePlus 8 series can now update to Android 11 beta 2

Now that Android 11 beta 2 is out for testing, some manufacturers have started to test the preview versions on their devices. Previously, OnePlus confirmed you will be able to try it out on the OnePlus 8 series. Now it has confirmed that you'll be able to test Android 11 beta 2 as well.

As OnePlus announced, this Developer Preview 2 is suitable for people who want to try new features or are developers. It's even more evident with the latter group, as they'll be able to ensure the compatibility of apps on both the OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8 Pro with Android 11 beta 2. And when you consider that a large number of OnePlus users are Android enthusiasts, allowing the update makes a lot of sense.

But if you're planning to do this, expect to run into bugs and other issues. Do note that all data on your device will be wiped 11 upon flashing it to Android 11 beta 2. There's also the chance that you might brick your device and you won't want this to happen if the phone is your daily driver. If you're not sure about what you're doing, it's better to just wait for OnePlus to officially support Android 11.

Honestly, the only advantage of this is that you'll be able to test some new Android 11 features earlier than others. It might be worth it if you have an extra phone, but what do you think? Let us know in the comments on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


OnePlus 8 series could be launched on April 2020

Based on a statement by techradar.com, it seems that OnePlus 8 series might be unveiled somewhere around April 2020. With that said, the new series will most likely consist of the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, as well as a Lite variant.

In terms of the tech specs, OnePlus’ new series will most likely come with up to Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, display with up to 6.6-inch QHD+ and 120Hz display. Camera-wise, the smartphones might come with up to a quad-camera setup in the rear, and maybe up to a dual front-facing selfie camera.

Image courtesy of @onleaks and 91mobiles.com

Do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that OnePlus has yet to provide any comments regarding the leaked info. Furthermore, there is no news on the Malaysia release date, full tech specs, and local pricing of the new smartphone series.

Would you be interested in getting the OnePlus 8 series 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.


OnePlus 8 series going all-in on 5G support and more expensive

5G is all the "hype" now and it's safe to say that most smartphone brands will launch a 5G phone model, even though the technology is not available yet. That applies the same for OnePlus, where a recent interview with OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau has just confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 8 series will indeed have 5G and also a bit more expensive than usual.

During the interview, Pete Lau said that the company have been investing in 5G for a very long time and a goal that they are very much committed to. In other words, 2020 is the year that OnePlus is going all-in with 5G, which means the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro will have 5G support. Speaking of the phone name, the CEO didn't exactly confirm the name but given the tradition, we are quite confident that that's what the upcoming flagships will be called.

On the other hand, with 5G technology integrated into the phones, that also means the price will shoot up. This is something that Pete Lau didn't deny, as he said "We've always had a position in creating the best product possible at the best price point. The new technology does add costs so costs have risen in comparison to 4G products." Despite this, he assured the fans that the vanilla OnePlus 8 will have an affordable price tag.

By the way, the OnePlus series has been getting more expensive by the year so that's inevitable. The last one was at a starting price of RM2999 and by then, the company were no longer recognized as the Flagship Killer as they used to be. Nonetheless, the performance and quality are still on par with several flagships so that's something.

Rumours have it that there could be a lite version but we haven't really heard much about it. Until then, stay tuned for more OnePlus news in early April where they will unveil the latest models. Only at TechNave.com.


OnePlus 8 series release: 120Hz QHD+ display and 5G from ~RM3028

OnePlus just launched the OnePlus 8 series which consists of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro starting from the price of USD699(~RM3028) and USD899(~RM3894) respectively. As of now, there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing as this very moment.

In terms of the tech specs, the OnePlus 8 comes equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, up to 12 GB RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, 6.55-inch 90Hz AMOLED display, as well as a 4300mAh internal battery which supports Warp Charge 30T. Camera-wise, the device has a 48MP + 16MP + macro camera in the rear and a 16MP front-facing selfie camera.

The OnePlus 8 Pro, on the other hand, comes with largely the same specs other than a larger 4510mAh battery which supports both Warp Charge 30T and Warp Charge 30 Wireless and a 48MP + 48MP + 8MP + depth sensor at the rear. Not only that, but it also has a 120Hz Fluid Display paired with a 240Hz touch response which offers a much smoother and immersive experience.

Other than the smartphones mentioned above, OnePlus also unveiled the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z which allows the user to have up to 10 hours of listening time with only 10 minutes of charging. In terms of the pricing, the wireless earphones will set you back USD49.95(~RM216).