New documents suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S21 series won't come with a charger and earbuds

When Apple first officially revealed that they weren't going to include a charging brick in the iPhone 12 series boxes, it was only natural that many people made fun of their choices. Samsung was among one of them which prompted them to make a post indirectly poking fun at their rival by including a charging brick. However, there were rumours about the Korean tech giant following Apple's footsteps and there's new evidence.

According to a new document that was recently approved by ANATEL (they are like SIRIM in our country here) in Brazil, three new Samsung devices under the code (SM-G991B/DS, SM-G996B/DS, and SM-G998B/DS) are listed on the paper but with a twist. ANATEL claimed that these upcoming new Samsung Galaxy S21 series won't have a charging adapter and earbuds inside the boxes. The rumours surrounding this has been quite consistent over the few months even before Apple released the iPhone 12 series so it's quite possible, but you may take it with a pinch of salt.

It has been noted that the post is no longer available on Samsung's Facebook page

For the record, Apple was still forced by the Brazillian authorities to include a charging brick inside the box because they weren't buying the "saving the environment" reason and there was lack of evidence to support it too. Should it really happen, they could very well force Samsung to do the same as well. By the way, the spoof FB post that Samsung made on 13 October 2020 has been taken down and this convinced us more that it could happen.

But what do you folks think? Would you rage out if Samsung really did this? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New dummy Apple iPhone 7s & 7s Plus units leaked?

Due to being the 10th Anniversary of the iPhone, the Apple iPhone 8 is really getting a lot of attention over the past few months for a good reason. We also finally got to see the full iPhone 8 "model"" yesterday too, now it's being joined by the rumoured two additional iPhones which are the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus.

Similarly to the iPhone 8, it looks like both the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus will come in glossy glass material as well yet maintaining the current aspect design of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Rumour has it that all three flagships will equip wireless charging, but it needs a wireless charging pad which might be sold separately as an additional accessory. On the other hand, no fingerprint scanner is seen on the backs of these devices, so either it means that Apple has figured out on how to embed it on the front display without the home button, or has scrapped it entirely in favour for the iris scanner.  The annual Apple event on September will come soon enough, stay tuned for more news at TechNave.com.


New e-hailing service named Transporter has been officially launched in Malaysia

Recently, a new e-hailing service called Transporter has been officially launched in Malaysia which provides various services ranging from e-hailing to delivery. But that’s not all, the company mentioned that Transporter is expected to be rolled out across the country by the end of 2021, while the availability date for Sabah and Sarawak remains largely unknown.

As of now, there is currently 150 F&B outlets working with the e-hailing service with plans to expand to up to 500 outlets by February 2021. Not only that, but the company also plans to recruit up to 5000 delivery riders and 10000 drivers by June 2021.

With all that said, would you be interested in trying out the new e-hailing service called Transporter? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New e-motorcycle charging stations launched in Penang, six more to come in due time

While the Apple WWDC 2022 is getting the spotlight for this week, Penang is also working on something great. Just recently, the Penang City Council introduced a new e-motorcycle charging station and there are a couple of them around. They are also free to use for electric-powered motorcycles.

Currently, there are three charging stations in Penang that offers free electric charging. One is in Astaka Persiaran Gurney, followed by Medan Renong Food Complex in Padang Kota Lama and Astaka Batu Lanchang. There will be six more e-motorcycle charging stations coming up soon at 1st Avenue Complex, MBPP Lebuh Pantai Complex, Desiran Tanjung Complex (Tanjong Tokong), Sri Selera Bayan Baru Complex, Bukit Jambul Complex and Bukit Gedung Food.

For your information, each electric charging station has two parking lots for electrical motorcyclists. YBhg. Dato 'Ar. Yew Tung Seang, Mayor of the Penang City Council also told the reporters that he is confident that this new technology will increase the usage of electric vehicles and preserve the environment. Since 2015, the Penang City Council also adopted 10 electric-powered motorcycles through the Enforcement Department.

The Penang City Council is on a goal toward its "zero-emission mobility" which is in line with Penang2030 vision. It's nice seeing a state taking action for the better of the environment as well as being technological at the same time. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New encryption protocol indicator added onto your Status and Calls section!

WhatsApp has been extensively working on new features recently as we already saw the new voice previews and group chat features. Today, the company is now testing a new uncomplicated visual feature to remind users that their chat and calls are encrypted.

According to the source, this new feature will be a new footer within the Status and Calls section with a message that shows “ Your status/personal calls are end-to-end encrypted.” It will soon expand from the Status and Calls section to the Chats section as well which will be a fixed reminder of WhatsApp privacy encryption.

By looking at the screenshots, the feature is now only limited to the iOS version of WhatsApp but not on the Android version yet since its still under development phase. Another new feature you might not know will be the ability to hide the “last seen” status from strangers of unknown contacts.

As of now, we still have yet to receive the latest update for the new feature on WhatsApp. So do stay tuned on our Facebook page and TechNave.com for more tech news updates.


New entry-level Honor smartphone appears on TENAA, sports 48MP main camera

Good cameras are seen as a necessity for smartphones these days, so Honor is raising the bar even for entry-level devices. A new listing on TENAA suggests that Honor has a new affordable device that's equipped with a surprisingly formidable 48MP main camera, along with other specs that would fit an entry-level device for 2020.

The new listing shows a new 4G smartphone with the code number AKA-ALA10. It has a chipset with a CPU running at 2GHz, up to 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, a 6.39-inch 720p IPS display, and 3900mAh battery. Judging from the specs, it's possible that the device's chipset is MediaTek's Helio P22, which houses an octa-core CPU using 2GHz Arm Cortex-A53 cores.

More importantly, the TENAA listing records it as a device with dual-rear camera consisting of a 48MP main lens and another 2MP lens, which is most likely a depth sensor. As for the front, it's using a modest 8MP selfie camera. Besides that, it's also noted to be running on Android 10.

Taking what Honor currently has into account, this may be the new Honor 9A or 9S for this year. But which Honor device do you think this is? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


New entry-level Nokia smartphone could be coming soon

With how flooded the smartphone market is these days, famous brands have found themselves struggling to compete. Nokia hasn't been all that active after the big announcements for MWC, but a few new models are expected to launch in the coming months. One of them should be a new lower mid-range model, which was recently spotted on TENAA.

Bearing the model number TA-1258, the tech specs for this device were listed down by Nokiamob before they were taken down on TENAA. The chipset for this device is unknown, but it's mentioned that it bears an octa-core CPU running at a minimum of 1.6GHz. This Android 10 phone also has 3GB of RAM, up to 64GB of internal storage, a 3040mAh battery, and a 5.99-inch 720p display.

The rumoured device could be a successor to the Nokia 4.2

Currently, it's speculated that this could be a device for the Nokia 2, Nokia 3 or Nokia 4 series. Some of the rumoured tech specs are comparable to the Nokia 2.3 from last year. However, the Nokia 2.3 has a bigger battery and display, so it's unlikely that it's from the same series. It seems to line up most with the Nokia 4.2, which has slightly poorer specs, but that model has two rear cameras instead of one. At this point, we can't confirm which series this device would belong to.

There's also the possibility that the tech specs are wrong since they were taken down, so do keep that in mind. With that said, would you be interested in an affordable low mid-ranger like this rumoured Nokia device? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


New evolutionary OnePlus device coming soon?

The OnePlus One sparked the revolution of flagship smartphone features and tech specs at affordable pricing with many other smartphone manufacturers following in their footsteps. Based on current stats, the OnePlus One has already sold 500000 units, when originally they only wanted to achieve 100000. However, while the OnePlus One is still fairly flagship level, it is showing signs of age and OnePlus seem to be recognizing this by coming out with a teaser image for a new OnePlus device. According to the translation of the teaser image, OnePlus stated:

"The theory of evolution applies to all things in the world, including technological devices, so stay tuned!"

This could indicate that the OnePlus Two or a OnePlus Tablet could be coming soon. While it is still too early to say what tech specs, features, Malaysia release dates or pricing will be available, many think that the new device will utilize 64-bit components. This could mean a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB of RAM (which is one of the advantages of a 64-bit system) and a 20.7MP rear camera. Stay tuned for more details as we'll let you know as soon as we do.


New exclusive rewards for MaxisONE Club members from Maxis, BMW, Citibank, Enrich by Malaysia Airlines, MINI and Sime Darby Property

Today, Maxis has partnered with various premium brands, namely BMW, Citibank, Enrich by Malaysia Airlines, MINI and Sime Darby Property. This partnership is to reward MaxisONE Club members with exclusive rewards whenever they upgrade their smartphone, buy a new car, book a holiday, purchase a new home or even when they make a financial investment.

So what does each special deal can they get? Here is a list of the exclusive rewards from each brand:

To redeem any of these privileges, MaxisONE Club members just need to download the MyMaxis App and click on the MaxisONE Club category in the Deals tab. Moreover, customers of the aforementioned brands above will also receive a special invitation of the rewards via email.

The offer will end on 30 September 2017. To find out more about these exclusive rewards, check out video release above.


ASUS Zenfone 8 - Compact Smartphone | TechNave Unboxing and Hands-On Video

Finally, ASUS Malaysia had unveiled the Zenfone 8 series in Malaysia which includes the Zenfone 8 and Zenfone 8 Flip. You may check out the Zenfone 8 unboxing video to find out the upgrades and improvements of this device.

The device is powered by a Snapdragon 888 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. As for the display, it features a 5.9-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Besides that, it sports a 12MP selfie snapper and dual rear camera with 64MP (main camera) + 12MP (ultrawide lens).

For more information, please check out the ASUS Zenfone 8 unboxing video and be sure to stay tuned for more unboxing videos on TechNave.com.


New fan concept design images of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Hatsune edition

Are you a big fan of Japanese animated star sensation, Hatsune Miku? Well, believe it or not and in case you missed it - she has been announced as the brand ambassador for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X Hatsune Edition in China recently. While we’re on that, someone has designed a new set of the Redmi Note 5 Hatsune edition and it really looks cool, check them out below!

At the moment, Xiaomi has no comments on the fan concept of the device yet. We are also not expecting any official Redmi Note 5 announcement as well nor of any tech-specs information, since the the Redmi Note 4X is set to release soon.

Hope you enjoyed the fan concept designs, stay tuned for more Xiaomi news at Technave.com.


New features for WhatsApp has started to roll out, including animated stickers and QR code scanning

It was just last week when we saw that WhatsApp was working on some features like animated stickers, but couldn't confirm when they would be released. Well, that question was answered yesterday when the company announced the new features in a blog post. These are expected to gradually roll out in the coming weeks.

According to the announcement, three of the major features that WhatsApp is releasing include animated stickers, contact scanning via QR, and dark mode for desktop or web. There are also some improvements to video calls, allowing you to zoom in on participants or start group video calls (for 8 people) directly from your chat group.

Most of these features were in beta for some time and we've mentioned them before. Animated stickers will give you a new way to express yourself, while dark mode for desktop and web means you can now change your theme for those. As for the QR code scanning thing, it provides users with a faster way to share their contact.

So, have you been able to get the latest update for WhatsApp yet? If you have, do let us know whether you encountered any bugs and what you thought of the new features on our Facebook page! For other news on gadgets and mobile apps, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New features in MyDigi App for customer's convenience by Digi

Ever thought of wanting to check your Digi account but don't have the time to go down to a nearby Digi store? Well, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) has a solution for you, they will be improving their MyDigi app by adding more features to benefit their customers; allowing them to have total control of their Digi accounts.

The MyDigi app offers a 24/7, quick and easy way to access and manage account settings. One of the key features  includes real-time usage and bill statements, option of buying internet top-up, monitor billing history, linking multiple accounts and perhaps the best of all, paying your bills through it.

“Through our conversations with customers, we know that they want more interactivity and control over the Digi services they subscribe to. This, coupled with the fact that more customers are choosing to use smartphones, drove us to create the MyDigi app. We aim to serve this need in an intuitive and user-friendly manner,” said Junaid Muhammad, Digi’s Head of E-Business.

Besides that, all Digi Stores have recently upgraded the self-help corner by adding tablet computers filled with MyDigi app demo and self-help tools. Customers can now use the tablets computers to try it out first hand and manage their accounts,  in-store experts are also there to guide them in case of help needed.

“Having these devices in our stores allows us to introduce the MyDigi app to customers and show them, first-hand, how simple it is to use for account management. We want our customers to try it out and learn that they can access all their account settings anywhere, anytime, at their convenience,” said How Lih Ren, Digi’s Head of Consumer Sales.

With the new self-help corner which is available in all Digi Stores and the improvement functionalities of the app, Digi customers do not need to queue up at the counter anymore for paying bills, checking their Internet quota balance, or updating their billing address. The app is currently available through Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

For more information about MyDigi app, please visit the FAQ session page about it.


New fullmetal smarphone Wiko UFEEL, UFEEL Lite and Robby for RM699, RM569 and RM449 only

Ken Ang (middle), Business Development Director Malaysia, Wiko Mobile, showcasing the new Wiko smarphones with the models

Today, Wiko Mobile has revealed three new smartphones to the Malaysian market - the Wiko UFEEL, UFEEL Lite and Robby. These new devices now have the finest fingerprint technology, sleek metal design, enhanced battery life and performance for everyone at a recommended retail price of RM699, RM569 and RM449 respectively.

"Wiko continues to design top-notch products for users who want the best of both worlds; the look and features of the latest smartphone technology and at a reasonable value." said Ken Ang, Business Development Director Malaysia, Wiko Mobile.

He explained, "We've grown rapidly in Malaysia since our inauguration in January 2016. The secret is we always provide practical alternative, offering the right technology, with the right design at the right price."

Lite version has the same body and specifications as well, except for the Cortex-A7, 2GB RAM, normal screen display and 8MP rear camera. Both models possess a fingerprint customization up to 5 fingerprints for 5 different actions, giving users direct access to their favourite apps. Also, users will be able to take a wide-angle selfie and video capture at the same time in Dual View mode with the next OTA upgrade in late June 2016.

Robby, on the other hand, is a 3G phablet designed to give the user some entertainment display with its huge 5.5-inch HD screen, IPS technology and Full Lamination. It also has dual speakers with stereo sound by Auro 3D that can be customized.

In addition, there will also be a special edition of the Wiko Fever and Lenny 2 Faux Leather Edition coming soon. The Fever will have metallic, wood and sports cover, while the new Lenny 2 is redesigned for premium purpose.

For more latest Wiko news, you can visit either one of the links below. That's all from Wiko today, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com


New gameplay videos for Half-Life: Alyx have been released and we can't wait to see more

Half-Life: Alyx will be launching on 24 March 2020 (Malaysian time) and it's definitely a VR title that many have high hopes for. Clearly hoping to build up the hype in the weeks leading up to the launch, Valve has released a couple of new videos to showcase the gameplay.

A total of three new videos were released for the game, revealing some first-person action, puzzle-solving, and environmental interaction. We also got the chance to see the graphics, as well as listen to the sound effect and voice acting for the game, all executed to the highest quality. There was also the reveal of the neat ability to 'teleport', which allows you to move short distances instantly.

From what we've seen so far, Half-Life: Alyx looks like it's set to become an excellent VR game. It's fortunate that you don't necessarily have to use the Valve Index to play it since there might be a lack of stock and because it's not available in Malaysia. As an alternative, you can get an Oculus Rift S or HTC Vive Pro headset to play the game, though those aren't cheap either.

Would you get this game when it launches on Steam? And if you don't own a VR system yet, would games of this level of quality convince you to get one? We'd like you to share your thoughts on our Facebook page. Also, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


New hands-on video of Samsung Galaxy Z Flip confirms Snapdragon 855 chipset and 8GB RAM

At this point, Samsung fans can be pretty sure about what they can expect from the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip. Regardless, it's always great to get confirmation on things like features and tech specs. In a video that was just leaked yesterday, we got to see another hands-on of the device and some of the tech specs it comes with.

The video that was shared to SlashLeaks showed the phone being switched on before the user opened the CPU-Z app to show some tech specs. Within the app, we see that the Galaxy Z Flip runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. Besides that, the screen size has been confirmed to be 6.67-inches at 1080 x 2636 resolution.

All these news on the device would certainly whet the appetite of Samsung fans, especially with Samsung Unpacked just a few days away. It's likely whatever leaks we've gotten recently are mostly accurate and we can't wait to try out the real thing at the event. Are you excited to see this device fully unveiled? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for updates.


New home appliances announced by Samsung at Bespoke Life 2023

Just recently, Samsung launched Bespoke Life 2023 and introduced many new home appliances for the market. In the company’s third annual showcase of the latest updates and expanded “Bespoke Life” vision to transform users’ lives through sustainability, connectivity, and design.

Among the new products, a new Less Microfiber Filter was announced as a solution for minimizing microplastic emissions during laundry cycles. In a collaboration between Samsung and Patagonia, the new filter is capable of capturing up to 98% of microfibers shed during laundry cycles. When used to wash two kg of laundry four times a week, the filter can help reduce up to 132 grams of microplastic discharge per person per year.

Besides that, there's also a new Bespoke Jet AI with up to 280W of suction power with a run time of up to 100 minutes per charge. Its AI Cleaning Mode can intelligently monitor brush load and vacuum air pressure to distinguish different cleaning environments. This includes floor types and automatically optimizes settings such as suction power and brush speed to maximize cleaning performance, usage time, and manoeuvrability.

In the Bespoke lineup, Samsung is expanding with Bespoke 4-Door Flex with Family Hub+, as well as new side-by-side and top-mounted models. The Bespoke 4-Door Flex with Family Hub+ features a bezel-less, 32-inch touchscreen that is near twice the size of the previous model and includes multitasking functions. The new side-by-side and top-mounted models combine some of Samsung’s most advanced food storage technology with sleek and minimalist front panels available in a variety of colours and finishes.

Samsung will also expand its personalisation options to empower more people to customise their homes. To further elevate Bespoke’s bold design ethos, the company has announced that the limited-edition Bespoke panels designed by Italian creative studio TOILETPAPER and first unveiled at Fuorisalone 2023 can be found at Samsung flagship stores in the U.K., U.S., and Korea.

The Less Microfiber Filter is now available in Korea and the U.K. and will roll out to other countries in Q3 of this year. And to encourage a more sustainable living during the product use phase, five new Bespoke appliances, including refrigerators, washers and dryers, dishwashers, and air conditioners, as well as Samsung’s Eco Heating System, will feature an upgraded version of SmartThings AI Energy Mode that will soon be available in 65 countries.

To learn more about the next evolution of Bespoke, you can visit the official BESPOKE Home by Samsung Malaysia here.


New honor 10 photo leak showing off notch design + tech specs rumours

If you've seen one of our Facebook posts last week, you'd know that the honor 10 (not to be confused with the honor View10) is actually coming soon to Malaysia. While there are not many leaks about the phone, here's a leaked photo from Weibo showing the honor 10 which looks super similar to the Huawei P20.

So yes, there will be a notch on the top and it's inevitable. Not only that, even the colour design will be quite similar to the Twilight model with two colours (Blue and Purple) clashing together from sideways instead of top and bottom. We expect the honor 10 to borrow the similiar tech-specs as the P20 as well, this includes a Kirin 970 chipset, a 3320mAh battery pack, a 16MP + 24MP dual rear camera with Leica lens (possibly using Summilux grade lens) coupled with a Master AI for the camera, a 6GB + 128GB memory capacity and a 5.84-inch display which will probably sport a 19:9 screen-to-body ratio.

Before and after using the semantic image segmentation mode

Aside from that, it's also said the honor 10 will have a new semantic image segmentation mode for the camera. What does this mean? Well, most of you already know about the Master AI able to detect a scene such as sunrise, pets, plants and others, adjusting the colours accordingly, so with this new mode, it will recognise more than one scene and produce the best results possible.

This sounds really great on paper, but until then we will have to see the practical usage of the technology. Stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


New honor Note 10 specs leaked - a 4900mAh battery pack, 6.95-inch display and more

IFA 2018 event is still a long way to go, but it seems that rumour on the honor Note 10 is picking up some steam. Previously, it's said that the battery pack is 6000mAh but that's no longer the case, as China's certification TENNA site has just listed out the "real" package, which seems to be 4900mAh. But still, that's impressive.

Furthermore, the supposed gaming device is carrying a 6.95-inch display and if you think that's huge, just wait till you see the phone's measurement - it's 177 x 88 x 7.65mm. In comparison, you can take a look at the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 measured at 176.15 x 87.4 x 7.99 mm and that's already quite big. Besides that, it also features the current Kirin 970 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB storage, a dual 24MP + 16MP rear camera and of course, the GPU Turbo Boost that both Huawei and honor has been hyping about.

It's quite likely that the honor Note 10 will come to Malaysia, but that's a story for another day. Until then, stay tuned for more honor news at TechNave.com.


New iOS 10.1.1 update now available, and some iOS 10.2 sneak peek

Hey Apple users, just in case you didn't know, iOS 10.1.1 has been released by the company. The update contains bug fixes for missing Health data that couldn't be viewed for some users, all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models that are compatible with iOS 10 can download the update over-the-air.

Meanwhile, iOS 10.2 is currently in beta testing. Here's some sneak peak of what's to come in the future:

New emoji to be added, they also said many existing emoji will have a new look as well.

New wallpapers coming soon, these were seen during the launching event two months ago.

A new "Celebrate" Screen Effect available, for messaging purpose.

In the camera settings, there's a new "Preserve Settings" option. This is for saving your last known camera settings, such as the last Camera Mode, Photo Filter, or Live Photo setting.

Lastly, Apple is experimenting with video widgets for the Videos app, which can be seen in the widgets panel. The Videos widget will show movies and TV shows in the Videos app, which is nice for a preview.

This should take some months before it's ready, since iOS 10.1 was just released. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip, giving you high quality selfies! | Unboxing & Hands-On!

Last week, we had Deborah unboxing the ASUS Zenfone 8 for you and if you feel that's not interesting enough, then you should probably check this unboxing video out! Because ASUS has decided to continue on with its flipping camera smartphones with the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip and Joshua is unboxing it for you!The ASUS ZenFone 8 Flip comes with the Snapdragon 888 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It also comes with a 30W fast-charger powered by a 5000mAh battery. On top of that, it supports microSD cards of up to 2TB, something the standard ZenFone 8 doesn't.


New iOS and iPadOS 15 now available for public beta testing

Great news to the iOS and iPadOS users because Apple had rolled out the new public betas of iOS and iPadOS 15. If you wish to signup for the beta testing program, you may click here.

According to sources, the new features and upgrades that the user can try out include FaceTime, Focus, Safari, Maps, Wallet, and Photos. The FaceTime app can now let you experience a better video call by added a tool for reducing distractions, SharePlay, and the Shared with You feature to help you keep track of the songs, links, and more that your friends sent to you.

Besides that, the Focus feature can help you keep on task by cutting out notifications that you don't want while you are busy or focusing on work. As for the Photos is updated to Memories and Live Text feature that can recognize the text in the image, making it searchable and copyable. Other than that, the Mail and App Privacy Report can also help stop the sender from seeing your IP address and knowing if you are opened up an email. It can also give you detail on how often apps use permissions such as camera and location access.

Would you download the beta version of iOS or iPadOS 15 to try out the features? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


New iOS app makes it easier for game developers to animate facial expressions for Unreal Engine

Game development has become more expensive in recent years but there are always companies out there looking to streamline development processes. Epic Games already unveiled its new Unreal Engine 5 some weeks ago and now it has a new iOS app that makes animating facial expressions much easier.

Yesterday, Epic Games announced a new iOS app called Live Link Face. Designed as a companion software for Unreal Engine, this app can stream high-quality facial expressions in real-time from an iPhone. Using both Apple's ARKit, as well as the front camera and TrueDepth sensor of an iPhone, game animators will be able to easily track faces and import the data received straight into a character created in Unreal Engine.

With this app, game animators don't necessarily need to use full motion-capture studios or equipment, at least when it comes to just the face. Epic Games says that this can be used by a developer right at their desktop. Of course, developers can also use it as part of a full motion-capture setup by using a special head mount. Overall, the idea is to make this part of the game development process easier for game studios.

Hopefully, this could result in cheaper games and maybe stop games from becoming more expensive. But let us know what you think about technology like this, could it be used for other industries like animated films? For more interesting tech news like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New iPad Pro Malaysia release: A12Z Bionic Chip and Magic Keyboard support from RM3279

Update - The new Apple iPad Pro has officially launched on apple.com.my starting from RM3499. The Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard (coming in May) are sold separately Moreover, Apple TV+ is bundled together with the tablet and it's free for a year. After the free trial, it will be RM19.90/month and it's One subscription per Family Sharing group. The offer is valid for three months after eligible device activation and the plan is automatically renewed until cancelled.

Apple Malaysia recently announced that the new iPad Pro which was unveiled earlier today is now available locally starting from the price of RM3499 for the Wi-Fi model while the variant with both Cellular and Wi-Fi capabilities starts from RM4149. Furthermore, it’s possible to get the tablet for much cheaper from RM3279 via education pricing, which you can find out more on their official website.

In terms of new features, the new iPad Pro comes with a new Ultra-Wide camera, studio-quality mic as well as a LiDAR Scanner for more accurate depth-sensing. With that said, Apple claims that the aforementioned tablet is currently the world’s best device for augmented reality.

To add on,  it is also running with the new iPadOS 13.4 operating system which introduces a whole new way of doing things on the iPad which is not only efficient but also more natural. Tech spec-wise, the iPad comes equipped with the A12Z Bionic chipset, up to 1TB of internal storage, comes in either an 11 or 12.9-inch display, as well as up to 36.71-watt-hour internal battery. As for the camera, the tablet features a 12MP Wide camera as well as a 10MP Ultra in the rear while the front has a 7MP front-facing selfie camera.

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


New iPad mini 6 leaked with thick bezels and boxy frame design with Touch ID?

Apple’s latest iPad mini model the iPad mini 6 appeared with new dummy images and new renders yesterday. With the dummy images, we notice that it still has a similar design with its previous predecessor just with a few new touches.

According to the source, the render shows a more boxy design with sharp edges and not so curvy edges on the back. The power button is on the top right above the volume buttons and a selfie camera on the thick bezels. The design is pretty similar to the new iPhone 12 series as well as the iPad Pro 2020.

Besides, reports also mentioned the iPad mini 6 is expected to come with either an 8.5-inch or a 9-inch display which is still an upgrade compared to the last iPad mini 5. It is also said that it may come with an in-display fingerprint sensor or it may just be using the same touch ID home button like the one on the iPad Air 3. But we are still uncertain about it as the render images seems lacking of the physical home button.

Either way, there is no official confirmation on the tech specs and releasing dates yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But what do you wish to have on the upgrades? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


New iPad mini could feature similar design to iPad Air

A few weeks back, some concept renders of the upcoming iPad mini appeared online. It showed a rather boxy design and thinner bezels on the top and bottom. Now, there's a new set of renders that show the device from multiple angles.

Uploaded by FrontPageTech, the renders show a few notable changes in the new Apple iPad mini. On the front, you can see that the top and bottom bezels are thinner due to the removal of the home button. This results in a much larger screen-to-body ratio, as well as a change in the aspect ratio. As for the back, a larger main camera can be found. When placed next to latest iPad Air, you can tell that it has a similar design.

Moving on to the edges, you'll find that the power and volume buttons stick out more. It's also said that Touch ID would be integrated into the power button. We don't see any audio jack, so it may have been removed. In fact, the lightning connector is also gone and has been replaced by a USB-C connector.

Of course, we can't confirm if these renders are accurate. But it's high time that Apple redesigned the iPad mini, and I fully welcome this new look. How about you? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on this.


New iPadOS introduced by Apple with new home screen, split view, desktop mode Safari and more

Apple did not waste any time by introducing new updates and features on the upcoming iOS 13 in the WWDC 19 event. That said, the iPad owners aren't left out as well and there is a new iPadOS name with plenty of updates. This includes a new way to work in multiple windows, a redesigned Home screen, Apple Pencil usage and more for both consumers and content creators alike.

For starters, the Home Screen got a new revamp so that more apps can be shown on each page. If you want Widgets, they have it too (about damn time) and you can add plenty of information such as Today View, headlines, weather, calendar, events, tips and more. Doesn't sound that exciting at first, but it should work like a charm on iOS iPadOS.

Split View (left) and App Exposé (right)

In addition to that, iPad user can now multitask with Split View or quickly view and switch between multiple apps in Slide Over. For example, customers can compose an email while viewing another email side by side or access multiple apps like Messages or Calendar with just a swipe. To complement Slide Over, App Exposé provides a quick view of an app with a simple tap.

With iPadOS, it enables the Apple Pencil to do more than ever before, such as marking up, sending an entire webpage, documents or emails just by swiping the stylus from the corner of the screen panel. The tool palette has also been redesigned to give quick access to tools, colour palettes, shapes, object eraser, a new pixel eraser for removing any part of a stroke and a ruler for drawing perfectly straight lines.

Just like the iOS 13 update, the Files app on the iPadOS is revamped to have even better iCloud Drive support for folder sharing. As long as anyone that has access to the shared folder will be able to see it in the iCloud Drive. On top of that, Files supports external drives, such as USB drives, SD cards or log into an SMB file server.

Also within the Files app, iPadOS has integrated a new Column View for navigation, Quick Actions for mark up, rotate and creating PDF files, local storage, zip and unzip, and new keyboard shortcuts.

iPadOS is also making Safari to be used as friendly as possible like its desktop counterpart. In fact, it will make Safari the desktop version on the iPad optimizing with the touchscreen experience. Besides that, there are new features to Safari on the iPad with a download manager, 30 new keyboard shortcuts, and tab management enhancements.

An easier way to copy, paste and delete!!

The new iPadOS will be available this fall as a free software update for iPad Air 2 and later, all iPad Pro models, iPad 5th generation and later and iPad mini 4 and later. There's also a developer preview of iPadOS is available to Apple Developer Program members at developer.apple.com starting today, and a public beta program will be available to iPadOS users later this month at beta.apple.com.

If you would like to know more about iPadOS, you can head over to the webpage here and stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


New iPhone 12 Studio launched to show off official accessories

Wondering where you can find a website showing the iPhone 12 accessories and how they fit on the new phones? Well, Apple has made an official one for users called iPhone 12 Studio. As the name suggests, it's a minisite exclusive for the iPhone 12 series.

The iPhone 12 Studio allows users to get a virtual 360-degree look of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. You'll be able to swap to different colours, as well as try out the different cases and wallets to see which colour combination you like best. After that, you can download an image of your customised choice and upload it to social media if you want.

Essentially, it's a minisite for you to see how a personalised iPhone 12 smartphone can look like. Do note that this minisite doesn't work on desktop, and is only available on mobile devices. As you can tell, the idea behind the minisite is to get users not only interested in the new iPhone 12 series, but also the optional cases and MagSafe wallet that are designed for it.

Have you taken a look at it and if you did, which combination did you like best? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


New iPhone 12 mould models revealed to be inspired by the new iPad Pro design

We are just 3 months away from the next iPhone generation reveal in September, so at this point, there are plenty of iPhone 12 rumours floating around online. The recent few news are about the iPhone 12 being delayed due to pandemic, but we now have a pretty good look at the mould models that have inspiration from the new iPad Pro design.

Just so you know, the mould models are usually made first before the official launch so they would usually look similar. Mould models are also produced by third-party case manufacturers so they can prepare them before the launch, as well as leaked blueprints online. Taken by @Jin_Store, his photos show that the upcoming iPhone 12 models will have a flat side that is similar to the new iPad Pro and there are 4 of them - a 5.4-inch iPhone 12, a 6.1-inch iPhone 12, a 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro, and a 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max.

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New iPhone 12 rumours suggest Apple could use back the iPhone 5 series design

When a smartphone is yet to be revealed, it's not uncommon for designers to render the designs and post them online. Today, we found some almost unbelievably realistic image renders of the unannounced iPhone 12 series model. Jonas Daehnert (@PhoneDesigner) posted three images of what the iPhone 12 could look like based on rumours.

According to the rumours, it's said that the iPhone 12 Pro body design will be reverting to the iPhone 5 series design. If you still remember how the latter looks like, the iPhone 5 series does not use a curved design at all four sides which somehow makes the iPhone look thinner visually. On top of that, some netizens believe that it may be easier and comfortable to grip the iPhone.

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Just a smeary iPhone 12 Pro pic.twitter.com/xr6M82GPBB

On the other hand, there are also some netizens expressing that Apple should just add a new design instead of going back to the iPhone 5 series design. Personally, I'm fine with either way and truth be told - at the end of the day, customers are going to buy it regardless. Moreover, I really hope Apple gets rid of the notch but we shall see.

What do you think of the image render designs? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


New iPhone 14 leaks reveal a new punch-hole front camera, a bump-less camera and a new design

We haven't even seen the upcoming iPhone 13 series and suddenly, there is already some new information about iPhone 14. But here's the catch, the iPhone 14 information was leaked by Jon Prosser who is a reliable tipster. It's best that we take this with a pinch of salt but oh boy, there is a lot of juicy news.

According to Prosser, most of the iPhone 14 key features are actually in line with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. While he didn't reveal his sources (for protection purposes), the key features are considered a big departure in terms of designs. From the video below, the fat notch could finally be replaced with a punch-hole front camera.

Moreover, the iPhone 14 could have an all-new titanium design and the rear camera bump could be gone. This is a reminiscence of the pre-iPhone 6 era where the volume buttons are round as well. The speaker grills below also got a redesign alongside a lightning port.

As aforementioned, these iPhone 14 rumours shouldn't be taken seriously but if two reliable sources are aligned with each other, perhaps there is some truth to it. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


This Raya season will be pretty different thanks to the current circumstances, but it doesn't have to be any less festive. As we have mentioned in our previous article, you can still use the Huawei P40 series smartphone to take some amazing photos, from mouth-watering dishes to your Raya OOTD using Huawei's AI Best Moment feature on the P40 series.

So what is this AI Best Moment feature? To put it in layman's term, it's simply the AI at work detecting and comparing the subjects using over 30 postures and over 90 facial expressions for the best image possible. Applicable to sports, selfies, wefies, and other scenarios, you probably don't need to worry about someone closing their eyes - the AI can detect it! How do you use it? Here are 3 Steps To Capture Your Raya Moment with the Huawei P40 Series' AI Best Moment camera feature.

Step 1 - Turn on "Moving Picture" and take a shot. After that, the Huawei P40 series smartphone will automatically take a short footage

Step 2 - Go to your Photo Gallery and choose the photo that you have taken, then tap "Edit". During the editing process, the AI has already determined up to 3 frames during the photoshoot with the best natural expressions

Step 3 - After choosing your favourite photo moment, you can save it (it's the floppy disk icon at the top right corner) and the photo will become the main shot

And that's it! It's that simple and this is partly because of the Kirin 990 5G chipset + "Da Vinci-based" Neural Processing Unit embedded inside the Huawei P40 series. The Huawei P series has sure come a long way, offering consumers one of the best camera technologies, and with the latest addition, the P40 series is currently the best in photography and connectivity smartphone for your best and favourite moments during this Raya season.

Before we end, it's worth mentioning that the Huawei AppGallery now contains most of Malaysians' frequently used apps like Facebook, WhatsApp, WeChat, Netflix, Instagram, AirAsia, TikTok, Lazada, and more. Accompanied by four layers of protection which is certified, users can also save more storage space by using Quick Apps without installing it which you can read more about it right here. Furthermore, P40 series and MatePad pro users can now redeem rewards worth up to RM2381 at HUAWEI Member Center!

The Huawei P40 series is now available across the nation starting from RM2799 and that's not all, consumers who purchase the device will get to bring home goodies such as the Huawei CP39S SuperCharge Wireless Car Charger, 1-year extended warranty + 1-month screen crack protection, 50GB of Huawei Cloud storage, and a 3-months free Huawei Video Premium subscription. Alternatively, you can also get some Huawei devices through an instalment plan from as low as RM3.69 per day to celebrate this Raya season (visit this link to learn more). Hurry up and visit the Huawei Store here before the Raya season officially kicks off!


ASUS Zenfone 8 Mini to arrive with as many as five memory options

ASUS will be presenting its upcoming flagship series Zenfone 8 on 12 May. This time, besides a regular variant and a Pro variant, the brand will also be bringing a compact Zenfone 8 Mini to the market. Before that happens, a leak has appeared revealing the storage options and battery capacity of the 'mini' device.

According to Dealntech's inside sources, the Zenfone 8 Mini will arrive in as many as five memory variants including 6/8GB of RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage with another three combinations that are 8/12/16GB of RAM coupled with 256GB of storage. Meanwhile, the battery capacity is said to be at 4,000mAh and could support 30W fast charging.

Besides that, previous rumour has suggested that the device will also be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset and feature a 5.92-inch OLED panel with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. On the rear, it could come with a 64MP camera setup as well. As for the other tech specs, we could only wait until 12 May to see what ASUS will put on the table!

Let us know what you think about the upcoming Zenfone 8 Mini on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone leaks.


New iPhone 14 series dummy units revealed with bigger lens, notch-less design and more

The rumours on the iPhone 14 series have been quite consistent over the past few months and at this point, we are beginning to think so too. While what you see on the cover image aren't official units, these iPhone 14 models are based on the current insider news of what we could expect.

To refresh your memory, the iPhone 14 series could include a lineup of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro. These dummy iPhone 14 units are quite believable but according to Sam Kolh, we shouldn't expect many changes to the designs. He said that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max are quite identical to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

As expected, we also see that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max dummy units have the same notch design. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max were rumoured to remove the notch and replace it with a punch and pill-shaped cutout front camera. While the dummy pro variants don't show the cutouts, the ear speaker size got reduced a lot.

Another thing that the rumours suggest is that the iPhone 14 pro variants may feature a bigger 48MP main camera. Even its lens sizes are bigger than the iPhone 13 Pro when compared side by side. That being said, the non-pro variants may not have the good stuff but do take it with a pinch of salt.

What do you think of the dummy iPhone 14 series? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New iPhone 14 series schematics leak and renders reveal their sizes and the display’s dual-hole design

The iPhone 14 series will most probably launch this September as per the usual Apple release schedule and with the lineup being closer to release, the more leaks we are getting about them. Just yesterday, we got alleged schematics of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max which reveal the phones’ designs and dimensions.

Shared by reliable tipster Max Wienbach on Twitter, the schematics are in line with previous leaks of the iPhone 14 Pro series. It shows the dual-hole design of the display with one pill-like punch out for Face ID and another circular hole for the selfie camera.

Furthermore, the schematics also reveal the upcoming smartphones’ dimensions. For the iPhone 14 Pro Max, it will be slightly thicker at 7.85mm than the current iPhone 13 Pro Max’s 7.65mm thickness.

The camera bump on the iPhone 14 Pro Max will also protrude more than the iPhone 13 Pro Max, with a 4.17mm protrusion expected this time around. Moreover, the size of the camera module at its rear will also increase by about 5%.

As for the iPhone 14 Pro, Weinbach’s leaked schematics show that its size would be almost identical to the iPhone 13 Pro, only having a difference of 0.05mm in terms of thickness and 0.04mm difference in height. However, just like the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Pro will also feature a more protruding camera module.

Well, if you’re not satisfied with just schematics, then worry not as another reliable tipster, apple_lab got you covered with some realistic renders of the iPhone 14 lineup. Shared on Twitter, the whistleblower made CAD renders of the upcoming phones and it looks gorgeous!

As expected by the serial leaker, the CAD renders are spot on with the schematics shared by Weinbach. If all the rumours prove to be true, then this has got to be what the iPhone 14 Pro lineup will look like.

However, as of right now, all of these are just that: rumours. So, please take these information with a pinch of salt until Apple finally releases them.

So, what do you guys think of the alleged designs of the iPhone 14 Pro lineup? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news!


New iPhone SE 2021 and AirPods Pro 2 could launch in April 2021

Speculations based on rumours may not always be accurate, but if it's based on supply chain movement then maybe something could be up. Allegedly, suppliers in China have claimed that Apple could launch a new iPhone SE and AirPods Pro relatively soon.

According to Macotakara (via AppleInsider), Apple could launch the iPhone SE 2021 and the AirPods Pro 2 around April 2021. The new AirPods is expected to come with a redesigned charging case that measures 54 x 46 x 21 mm. Unfortunately, there's no info on whether it will come with new audio drivers or a new design for the earbuds.

As for the iPhone SE 2021, the source had no info on it other than the fact it would launch with the new AirPods model. However, another recent rumour suggested that all iPhone models for 2021 could be equipped with a LiDAR sensor. Aside from that, this year's model could also come with 5G connectivity.

Of course, speculation is speculation, so do take the above with a grain of salt. Having said that, what do you hope to see from the new models in terms of improvements or features? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for future updates on them.


New iPhone SE and iPad Air could launch on 8 March 2022

If you recall, there was a rumour last month that Apple could launch a new iPhone SE and iPad Air soon. It's believed that the two devices would launch by Spring 2022, though the exact launch window wasn't revealed. Now, it's believed that the launch could be in March.

According to Bloomberg (via MacRumors), the 3rd-gen iPhone SE and 5th-gen iPad Air would launch on 8 March 2022. The new iPhone SE would have the same design as the one launched in 2020 but is expected to have a more powerful A15 Bionic chipset, 5G support, and an improved 12MP front camera. As for the new iPad Air, rumours suggest that it could come with an OLED panel.

However, this launch window may or may not be accurate. According to MacOtakara, Apple has already begun to mass-produce the two devices. But with the rumoured launch date only about a month away, Apple could still delay the official reveal for the two devices. At the very least, the company is unlikely to make the 3rd-gen iPhone SE and 5th-gen iPad Air available on the launch date.

Things can still change. But if these sources are correct, we could see the two devices in Malaysian Apple stores as early as April 2022. Take the news with a grain of salt though, and don't get your hopes up just yet. For now, we'll keep an eye out for more updates, so please stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New iflix's original comedy series, OI! Jaga Mulut premieres today

Today, iflix has released an original series called OI! JAGA MULUT (which means watch your mouth) and premieres their first episode in the official app. OI! JAGA MULUT is a no holds barred stand up comedy series hosted by comedian Haniff Hamzah for people who love brutal jokes. With the premiere, iflix members can now enjoy Malaysia's edgiest and funniest comedy show in the comfort of their homes.

Featuring established local talents in an uncensored series of stand up routines with the likes of Joanne Kam, Papi Zak, Rayza Mukmin and Jon Atherton, the original show series will release a new episode every Monday at 4 PM only on iflix, tackling taboo subjects with quirky humour. On top of that, iflix has commissioned the show in both Philippines (Huy! Bibig Mo) and Indonesia (Oi! Jaga Lambe) as well which is hosted by Ramon Basutista and Amanda Omesh respectively.

iflix Global Director of Original Commissioning, Mark Francis said: "Our first original production, Oi! Jaga Mulut underlines iflix's ambition to lead an entertainment revolution in emerging markets. Stand up is still very young in this part of the world, but it's a great way to localise our content offering because we're doing it through the unique voices of local talent who want to push the envelope, too."

"We realise not everybody gets to go to comedy clubs, so with this show, we're putting that opportunity directly in your hands. We want to grow an appreciation for stand up and establish iflix as the new home for the region's most talented comics." he concluded.

To check out the comedy show on iflix, head on www.iflix.com or download the app from Google Play Store or Apple Store to register with a one-month free trial of full access to its contents.


New info on vivo iQOO 3 5G surfaces online, possibly comes with 48MP main camera

A new reveal from the vivo camp is one we may not see in Malaysia but looks interesting regardless. The vivo iQOO 3 5G was recently teased on the official Weibo page and more or less confirms that this device would come with flagship specs and 5G connectivity.

Although the promotional image of the device is hard to discern, there are a few things that were revealed. We can see that not only does it have its 3.5mm jack on top and what seems to be a triple-camera setup. A separate image posted by a leakster shows a quad-camera setup instead, which at least one of it being a 48MP camera.

Aside from that, a GeekBench benchmark result for a vivo V1955A device was found and it's believed to be for the iQOO 3 5G. If the relation is correct, then the benchmark confirms that the smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and 12GB of RAM. It's also expected to have a 4370mAh battery and an under-display fingerprint sensor.

Assuming it ever makes it to Malaysia, would a vivo iQOO 3 5G be your cup of tea? Let us know which smartphone you have your eyes on for 2020 on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news like this.


New laptops powered by AMD Ryzen 6000 mobile series boasts superior GPU performance

At CES 2022, AMD revealed its new AMD Ryzen 6000 mobile series for gaming and content creation. Brands like Razer, Acer, ASUS ROG, and more already have products in the pipeline. Some of these laptops have become available, and now AMD has officially launched its new chips.

As previously announced, the AMD Ryzen 6000 mobile series would be the first AMD laptop APUs to feature RDNA 2 integrated GPUs. Specifically, the Ryzen 5 6600H/U come with the Radeon 660M iGPU, while the Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 APUs are all equipped with the Radeon 680M iGPU. According to AMD's charts, the new Ryzen 6000 mobile processors would allow AMD laptops to outperform their 11th-Gen Intel counterparts.

Allegedly, the Ryzen 6000 U series chips can push its base clock speeds up to 40% more despite being 15W chips. The results are a 17% increase in overall performance. They also deliver 81% more FPS in games and 3 more hours of battery life. Some of these numbers are achieved on low graphics settings, so don't expect these laptops to run AAA games at max settings and consistent 60FPS.

Regardless, it seems that even ultraportable AMD laptops in 2022 could be suitable for gaming. Having said that, is gaming capability and ultra-portability important for you? Discuss your preferences in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for the launch report of these laptops.


New leak allegedly reveals the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition’s design and specs

Recently, the rumour mills have been pointing to the release of yet another variant of the Redmi K50 Series smartphone, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered Redmi K50 Extreme Edition. Redmi itself has since confirmed the device will be released on 11 August 2022 and thanks to some alleged leaks, we may not have to wait long to know its design and specs.

Shared by IT Home, an alleged render of the K50 Extreme Edition has been floating around the interwebs, which is quite consistent with the teaser image released by Redmi on its Weibo account. Specifically, the camera module is pretty much identical to the teaser image, which itself is reminiscent of the popular Xiaomi 12S Series.

Well, that does makes sense given the relationship between Redmi and Xiaomi. As for what camera setup the module will be housing, previous leaks claim that the main camera would be a 108MP Samsung Isocell HM6 sensor alongside an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro.

Under the hood, the K50 Extreme Edition is touted to feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and up either 8 or 12GB of RAM. Other specs claimed by the leak are a 5000mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging, Android 12 OS via MIUI 13 and an AMOLED panel with 2712 x 1220 pixels resolution.

Of course, as with other alleged leaks, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Well, we don’t have to wait long to know the official specs as it is set to be launched tomorrow (11 August 2022).

So, what do you guys think of the K50 Extreme Edition? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


New leak claimed Samsung is releasing a Galaxy S20 FE 4G SD865+ variant & stopping Exynos production

As the rumours go, a newer Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G version is said to be in development right now but that's not the only interesting thing. According to @UniverseIce, he claimed that the Galaxy S20 FE 4G would come with a Snapdragon 865+ chipset soon.

Can this tweet be trusted? Well, @UniverseIce is quite a reliable leaker when it comes to Samsung products. In fact, many past leaks turn out to be quite accurate so we think this claim is viable. This would probably make a lot of Malaysian Samsung fans happy, but otherwise it remains to be seen so take it with a grain of salt if you must.

Galaxy S20 FE will release the Snapdragon 865+ version, and Exynos990 stops production.

In Malaysia, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G was released with the Snapdragon 865+ chipset and then a Galaxy S20 FE 4G Exynos variant came along. Reading the tweet again, it's kinda weird for @UniverseIce to say "Exynos 990 stops production" because we already have that. It could mean two things - 1) Samsung is simply shifting to the Snapdragon variant of the Galaxy S20 FE 4G production or 2) They are really stopping Exynos chipsets.

Obviously, the former option would make more sense. Samsung Malaysia is quite likely to release the Galaxy S20 FE 4G Snapdragon 865+ variant in the Malaysian market. So until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New leak claims Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ to launch this May and will be powering these Android devices

An exclusive new leak from reliable tipster Yogesh Brar claimed that we are nearing the release date of next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, starting with the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The new chip, allegedly named Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ is expected to be released as soon as May this year.

Apparently, major smartphone manufacturers have already gotten their hands on the new chip and it will be powering their devices this year as early as June 2022. Furthermore, Qualcomm's upcoming 700 series chips have also reportedly been received by manufacturers and may be powering mid-range smartphones by the end of the year.

The leak, shared by Yogesh Brar and onsitego also claimed that the new chipset will have the SM8475 model number and is based on TSMC's 4nm semiconductor fabrication process. Furthermore, it is also claimed that the process used is more efficient than Samsung Foundry's 4nm process.

Thanks to TSMS's more efficient process, Qualcomm is also allegedly planning to shift their flagship orders to the Taiwanese firm in the future. Of course, who wouldn't do so if the process can create more yield and stable chips?

As for the devices that would be utilising the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+, the leak claims the list include high-end smartphones from Lenovo, Motorola, OnePlus and Xiaomi. Other smartphone manufacturers may utilise the chip too but the four companies mentioned would be Qualcomm's first-phase customers.

However, do take in these information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet and until it is announced by Qualcomm itself, it will remain as a rumour. Nevertheless, it's pretty interesting to see how this alleged next-gen chipset would perform, especially against MediaTek, Samsung and Apple's mobile chipsets.

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


ASUS Zenfone 8 mini tech specs leaked and it's better than the Zenfone 8?

Last week, we wrote some news about the Zenfone 8 series on its tech specs and design. The initial rumour was that the lineup would only consist of Zenfone 8 Flip and Zenfone 8, but it seems that there's a Zenfone 8 mini as well.

The leak was spotted on Twitter by a leakster @stufflistings, revealing the full tech spec details about the Zenfone 8 mini. According to his claims, the Zenfone 8 mini isn't that different in terms of power, featuring a Snapdragon 888 chipset, up to 16GB of RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, and a 4000mAh battery with 30W fast charging. It's also still using an AMOLED display measuring 5.9-inches in FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.

12MP frontEIS on both cameras8K4K slow-mo at 120fpsHi-Fi audio playback via headphone jackUSB Type-C, 3.5mm jackdual speakers5G, BT 5.2, Wifi 6, FMZenUI 8 on Android 11linear vibration motor#Asus #asuszenfone8

For the cameras, there could be a triple rear camera with a 64MP (main) sensor, alongside two 12MP sensors for ultrawide and macro respectively. However, this won't have a flipping mechanism since he also claimed that there's a 12MP front camera. For a mini, the camera system seems quite powerful with Electronic Image Stabilizer and video recording up to 8K.

Personally, I would recommend you to take this news with a huge grain of salt as the specifications seem too good to be true for a mini variant. The specs listed are also "better" than the regular Zenfone 8 so...yeah. But what do you guys think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New leak claims that Apple is working on a 15-inch Mac notebook, set for a 2023 release

Reputable tipster regarding everything Apple-related products, Ming-Chi Kuo yesterday took to Twitter to make predictions regarding an alleged new 15-inch notebook by the tech giant. Currently, Apple is only offering a 13-inch, 14-inch and 16-inch sizes MacBooks, all of which runs an iteration of the M1 SoC.

Well, that may change soon as Kuo claimed that Apple will be mass-producing a 15-inch Mac notebook in the fourth quarter of 2023. Previous rumours have pointed for this new 15-inch MacBook to be a larger-screened version of the MacBook Air which Kuo agreed with to a certain extent.

The tipster said that Apple’s design goal for the new Mac notebook is indeed similar to the MacBook Air, whereby it uses the same 30W power adapter and consumes less energy. However, Kuo claimed that the new notebook will not have the ‘MacBook Air’ name.

While Kuo didn’t give out any new names for the upcoming 15-inch notebook, Apple have in the past release a ‘MacBook Air’ like device and just called it the ‘MacBook’. The last ‘MacBook’ was a 12-inch notebook which has since been discontinued in 2019.

Who knows, maybe that naming scheme would make a return? Well, it is better than calling the new notebook the ‘MacBook Air Max’. :P


New leak claims that Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 1280 chip is more powerful than first thought

Samsung is expected to launch a slew of smartphones within its A Series during the Galaxy A Event tomorrow, with the Galaxy A33, A53 and A73 all expected to make their debut. Rumours have been floating about regarding the processors of these devices, with many suggesting that two of the devices will feature a new Exynos 1280 chip by Samsung.

Now, a new leak regarding the chip points to it being more powerful than first suspected. This is after the Galaxy A53 5G was spotted in a Google Play listing that shows the device sporting an Exynos 1280 chip with the codename ‘S5E8825’ accompanied with 6GB of RAM.

Furthermore, according to a report by Sammobile, the chipset is built using a 5nm fabrication process and is very similar to MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 SoC, but with a higher clock speed. A further examination of the Exynos 1280 chip shows that it has two ARM Cortex-A78 CPU cores clocked at 2.4GHz, six ARM Cortex-A55 CPU cores clocked at 2GHz and an a four-cores ARM Mail-G68 CPU clocked at 1000MHz.

Based on the information gathered, the Exynos 1280 has very similar performance to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G, which Samsung has previously utilised on the Galaxy A52s 5G. The latter has quite an impressive gaming performance for a mid-range offering and it looks like the Exynos 1280 won’t be no slouch either, with Samsung potentially using the chipset in more mid-range offerings in the future.

However, these are all mere speculation until Samsung reveals the chip and A Series phones tomorrow. Therefore, do make sure to follow TechNave on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest updates from the Samsung Galaxy A Event and other trending tech news in Malaysia and beyond!


New leak claims that Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will sacrifice efficiency in favour of a slight performance boost

It seems that next-gen of flagship mobile chipsets will be sacrificing power efficiency in favour of performance boost. This is according to a new leak that claimed ARM’s upcoming Cortex-X3 cores to be more power hungry than its predecessor.

The new Cortex-X3 cores are expected to make its way into next generation mobile chipsets including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Samsung Exynos 2300. Furthermore, it may even feature inside the MediaTek Dimensity 10000.

In a report by South Korean leaker Meeco, ARM’s Cortex-X3 cores will be less efficient than the already power hungry Corte-X2 cores found inside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200. The leaker further elaborated that the new cores offer just a slim performance boost over its predecessor, but will be 10% less efficient when clocked at 3.0 GHz or higher.

Furthermore, Meeco claimed that the cores won’t offer groundbreaking raw CPU performance. However, it will be boasting incredible AI performance, allegedly up to 100% increase!

In the same post, Meeco also said that these figures are based on Samsung and TSMC’s next-gen nodes. Moreover, the leaker also claimed that Qualcomm is planning to return to in-house cores such as the ones found in Snapdragon 865 rather than utilising ARM’s, but this would only be the case in 2024 at the earliest.

As always, please take these leaks with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. However, if it proves to be true, it’ll be interesting to see how these new chips will affect battery life.

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and make sure to follow TechNave on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest trending tech news!


New leak claims the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will be the new Galaxy Note Ultra

While Samsung is busy marketing their Galaxy S20 series around the world, there is also some news here and there about the Galaxy Note 20 series. According to the founder and CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), he just tweeted some details about the Galaxy Note 20 series display.

From his first two separated tweet posts, he first leaked about the Galaxy Note 20. Compared with the predecessor, the Note 20 will have a 6.42-inch display with an increase resolution of 2345 x 1084. A low power implementation (LTPO) of 120Hz refresh rate is on board too, alongside with a 404 PPI and on the 19.5:9 aspect ratio. This figure definitely tells us that the Note 20 will be pretty huge with an Infinity O-cutout front camera.

Note 20 Display Leak:Note 20 will grow from 6.3" on the 10 to 6.42" on the Note 20. Resolution will increase slightly to 2345 x 1084, 404 PPI, 19.5:9 aspect ratio. 120Hz with LTPO, variable refresh, so lower power with 120Hz, great for always on mode. #GalaxyNote20

Note 20+ Display LeakNote 20+ will grow from 6.8" to 6.87", resolution will increase to 3096 x 1444 resulting in a 497 PPI, 19.3:9 aspect ratio. It will also have 120Hz refresh with LTPO, lowest power implementation of 120Hz due to variable refresh. #GalaxyNote20+

No Galaxy Note Ultra model, but the Galaxy Fold 2 will be your Ultra. #GalaxyNote

On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 20+ also has the same 120Hz refresh rate with LTPO. The size also got slightly bigger from its predecessor, measuring 6.87-inch with an increased resolution of 3096 x 1444, 497 PPI and a 19.3:9 aspect ration. Okay, but what about the Note 20 Ultra? Well, Ross said that there won't be any Ultra variant but the Galaxy Fold 2 is said to make an appearance with the Galaxy Note 20 series.

By the way, reports have it that there's a new S Pen model for the Galaxy Fold 2 so that's something intriguing to see in the near future. The price tag will probably be on another level too since foldable phones aren't mainstream yet. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New leak details camera sensors used in Samsung Galaxy S20 series

Image courtesy of Waqar Khan/Windows United

There's certainly been plenty of leaks and rumours of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series in the lead up to its launch next month. We previously covered a leak from Ice Universe, who listed the specs of the cameras to be used in the three devices. Now, we have another leak that details what camera sensors are used.

Ice Universe posted a new leak on Weibo, where he claimed that the three Samsung Galaxy S20 devices will use a total of 10 different camera sensors between them. Specifically, the Sony IMX374, IMX516, IMX518, IMX555, and IMX586, as well as Samsung's S5K2L3, S5K2LA, S5KGH1, S5KGW2, and S5KHM1. If you're interested in the details, we've included links to the sensor specs for Sony and Samsung. Do note that the one for Sony is not an official one, but was sourced from Wikipedia.

Moving on, the list of camera sensors is not all we have. GSMArena has created a table showing the breakdown for the camera sensors in all three devices. For example, the Galaxy S20 Ultra's rear camera setup consists of the S5KHM1, which is a 108MP sensor, along with a 48MP IMX586 zoom lens, 44MP S5KGH1 ultrawide-angle lens, and IMX518 Time-of-Flight (ToF) lens.

With all the leaked details we've been getting, you probably have a better idea of which Galaxy S20 phone you would want by now. If you've made your choice, let us know what it is on our Facebook page! Also, remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


New leak further corroborates claim that Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 will have a temperature sensor

Previously, we reported that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 may feature a new ‘thermometer’ function that can accurately measure body temperature without being affected by the use’s external environment. Now, a new leak has further corroborated that claim through an alleged screenshot of the beta version of the Samsung Health app.

Posted by u/thedrunkmayor on the r/galaxywatch4 subreddit, the Redditor shared a screenshot of the Samsung Health app in which a setting for ‘Skin temperature during sleep’ can be toggled on and off. A closer look at the setting shows that the feature is ‘used to forecast your cycle more accurately’ as well as saying that the ‘measurement can cause a light to flash on the back of your watch’.

Hence, it is likely that the beta version of the Samsung Health app is referring to the thermometer function on the upcoming Galaxy Watch 5. Besides that, the beta app also alluded to the upcoming Samsung wearable to be coming in a regular and ‘Pro’ model, with Samsung potentially discarding the ‘Classic’ version this year.

However, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Well, the previous leak claimed that the Galaxy Watch 5 will launch in August, so we may not wait for too long to find out the full specs.

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


New leak hints at AMD working on a smartphone chipset called Ryzen C7

Most of us are familiar with companies that make chipsets for smartphones by now. There's Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, and Huawei Android devices, while Apple for its iPhones. What's unexpected is AMD seemingly getting ready to join the fray with a new smartphone chipset.

According to a screenshot shared by Twitter user HansDeVriesNL, AMD could be developing a smartphone chipset with the Ryzen branding. Codenamed Ryzen C7, the chipset has two Gaugin Pro CPU cores (3GHz), two Cortex-A78 cores (2.6GHz), and four Cortex-A55 cores (2GHz). The Gaugin Pro is based on the Cortex-X1 that was announced recently alongside the Cortex-A78.

Somebody registered at a mobile phone leak site only to drop this image...https://t.co/4WcS8GMTFULooks reasonably legit and certainly a very desirable flagship SoC. They did misspell the name of Paul Gauguin, scholar of Cézanne and friend of Vincent van Gogh though. pic.twitter.com/n9NSUirqpL

If that's not surprising enough, the Ryzen C7 also packs a GPU based on an RDNA 2 Mobile architecture. Allegedly, this GPU will perform 45% better than an Adreno 650 GPU, which is the GPU found in the Snapdragon 865 chipset. Besides that, the chipset is also supposed to support 5G, 144Hz refresh rate, LPDDR5 RAM, WiFi 6, and more.

If it's true, this could be a chipset that challenges the flagship dominance of Qualcomm chipsets, but it's best to take the news with a pinch of salt. Having said that, what do you think about the news? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


New leak of realme X50 Pro 5G appear, tech specs revealed Snapdragon 865

Late last week, realme hinted that a new flagship would be announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020. It was strongly believed that the device would be the X50 Pro, which a new leak more or less confirms. Yup, realme itself has just revealed that an X50 Pro 5G is coming our way.

In a Weibo post by realme Chief Marketing Officer, Xu Qi, he cheekily asked if a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset with LPDDR5 RAM combination is good enough. The accompanying screenshot is from a phone's about section, which shows that it not only comes with the Snapdragon 865 chipset but also 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Besides that, the device runs on the realme UI 1.0 that the company has been working on. This UI is expected to be based on Android 10 and OPPO's ColorOS 7, with realme's twist to the formula. Neat features available include the Personal Information Protection for privacy and Dual Earphones that allows both wired and wireless earphones to be used together.

Now that realme has revealed all these, we can't help but feel that much of the buzz for the realme X50 Pro 5G would fade away. But what do you think, are you still looking forward to what realme has in store in MWC 2020? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


New leak on the Huawei Watch GT 2 first look

Last year, Huawei unveiled the Watch GT and it's quite possible that we will be seeing a new successor alongside the Mate 30 series which are set to launch on 19 September 2019. In this post, we got ourselves some new look of the Watch GT 2 and here's what we know so far.

Looking at the render images, the Watch GT 2 looks more or less the same as the predecessor retaining its traditional watch look with the leather-like and sporty strap attached to the aluminium casing. Compared with the predecessor, the Watch GT 2 actually looks thinner so that's nice. It's also said that the display is larger with slimmer bezels.

However, the one that we are most interested in is whether the Watch GT 2 will be using Harmony OS or not. As presented by Richard Yu, he said that their TV and smartwatches will likely be the first to implement the new operating system first. Besides that, sources also stated that the Watch GT 2 will have a new microphone and speaker, hinting an LTE model as one of the variants. The GPS tracker, heart rate monitor, various sports mode and its long battery life should still be present.

The classic and sport Watch GT 2 should be unveiled in two weeks time. Until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


New leak reveals Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Thome Browne Edition, comes bundled with Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Active Watch 2

There's always someone out there who loves the fancy stuff and Samsung wants to cater to them. In a new leak, it was revealed that Samsung could have a Galaxy Z Flip Thome Browne Edition. This is essentially a bundle that will include the phone and a few goodies.

The promo video was first leaked by WalkingCat (@h0x0d) on Twitter, introducing the special edition Galaxy Z Flip with an alternate design. It comes with a silver frame with blue, white, and red stripes running down the centre of its back. In addition, it will be bundled with what seems to be a Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Watch Active 2 with the same design scheme.

With all the new promos and ads we've been seeing on the Galaxy Z Flip, it's obvious enough that Samsung has a lot of expectations for the device. Although it was confirmed that it only runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, it's still likely to be a very good flagship device. With that said, what are your thoughts on the device so far? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to Facebook for more news.


ASUS Zenfone 8 series might have a compact model that features the SD 888 chipset

It looks like the compact smartphone trend is making its way back. According to a new source, the upcoming ASUS Zenfone 8 series might bring a 5.9-inch model to the market. Not only that, but the compact model could also feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset that makes it small but powerful.

The device with model number ZS590KS and codenamed Sake was revealed by tipster ReaMeizu from Twitter. According to the post, the 5.9-inch display could use an OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also mentions that the device could house Sony's IMX686 and IMX663 sensors for the camera setup.

Besides that, there are also two devices codenamed PICASSO and VODKA being spotted and they're believed to be part of the Zenfone 8 series. For PICASSO, it comes with the model number ZS675KW and it's suggested to have a 6.75-inch screen. The device could also sport a 24MP OmniVision QV24B1Q front-facing camera with its triple rear camera setup having a Sony IMX686 64MP camera, a 12MP Sony IMX363 lens, and an 8MP OV08A lens. Meanwhile, the only thing that is known about VODKA is that it will have a Snapdragon 888 chipset.

Let us know what you think about the compact Zenfone 8 on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone rumours.


New leak reveals Sony WF-C700 earphones, features ANC and up to 20 hours of playback

Sony is one of the best when it comes to earphones and headphones. And if you ask us, the company's WH-1000XM and WF-1000XM wireless series are the most popular. Of course, Sony does have less premium options, including an upcoming one known as the Sony WF-C700.

Recently, images of the Sony WF-C700 were leaked on Twitter. This model is most likely the mid-range counterpart of the WF-1000XM4. It features a noticeably smaller body and charging case. Moreover, each earbud has what seems to be an external speaker that are probably for noise cancellation. It was also revealed that the WF-C700 would be available in black, white, green, and blue colours.

OK, so let's do this properly: here's everything on the new Sony WF-C700N TWS earbuds incl ANC and up to 10h (one charge) / 20h (+case) https://t.co/F7ufEtnKBg

Under its shell, the WF-C700 packs small 5mm drivers that deliver a standard audio frequency range of 20-20000Hz. It doesn't offer Hi-Res Audio support, but does feature Sony's Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), ambient sound mode, ANC, and 360 Reality Audio. The earbuds also rely on Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity, so we can expect lower latency.

Allegedly, the Sony WF-C700 will retail in Europe for 120 Euros (~RM576), which is nearly half the price of the WF-1000XM4 (RM1099). Will it be a better option for the budget conscious? We'll have to wait and see! But until then stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


New leak reveals differences in OPPO Find X2 and X2 Pro

The launch of the OPPO Find X2 series leaks continue to appear ahead of the big reveal. We've seen bits and pieces in recent weeks, including one about the expected camera specs, maximum digital zoom, and even the chipset it uses. But this new leak is the first confirmation on the differences between the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro.

According to an image leaked on Weibo, the main differences between the two models are mainly the RAM and cameras being used for the respective models. The Find X2 comes with 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP telephoto lens, 12MP lens, and 48MP main camera. On the other hand, the Find X2 Pro uses 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM instead, while its triple rear camera combines a 13MP periscopic lens, 48MP wide-angle lens, and 48MP main camera.

In terms of similarities, the two smartphones will come equipped with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 865 chipset, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and Android 10 OS running on ColorOS 7.1. In addition, both will feature the same 32MP front camera and 65W Super VOOC fast-charging.

The OPPO Find X2 series is coming real soon with an official unveiling of the device set for 6 March 2020, along with a launch for Malaysia on 10 March 2020. Having said that, is this the flagship device you would want for your next smartphone upgrade? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news on the latest smartphone reveals.


New leak reveals internals of OPPO Find X3 Pro cameras

The launch of the OPPO Find X3 series is expected to launch in March 2021 and it's looking exciting so far. A big leak yesterday revealed most of the Find X3 Pro's tech specs. But the one that just dropped is just as big, as it reveals the cameras' internal structure and their specs.

Thanks to Evan Blass, we now have more images of the Find X3 Pro. You can see the phone's quad-camera aligned in a triangular pattern. Two of its sensors are believed to be 50MP Sony IMX766 sensors, with one of them being for ultrawide-angle shots. The other two are a 13MP telephoto camera and a 3MP macro camera with 25x zoom.

As a reminder, the Find X3 Pro will come with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 888 chipset. It should also have a 6.7-inch 120Hz refresh rate OLED display, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage. On top of that, the phone will pack a 4500mAh battery, as well as support for 65W fast-charging and 30W wireless charging.

Interestingly, Blass claims that OPPO will also launch the Find X3 Neo and Find X3 Lite in March. This means that OPPO plans to have quite a few options available right off the bat. While we don't know everything yet, which model do you think will have the best value? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.


New leak reveals render and some tech specs for OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus is set to launch its OnePlus 8 series sometime in March 2020, but until it launches we'll be getting a lot of news on it for sure. In the latest one, a new render for the OnePlus 8 Pro was allegedly leaked, along with a few key tech specs for the device.

In a Twitter post by The Droid Leaks, it was revealed that the OnePlus 8 Pro is going to run on Android 10. It also comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, and a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen. In addition, it will have a 4500mAh battery and a 50W fast-charger.

OnePlus 8 Pro Renders for https://t.co/OfsJb0oNYh (New render surfaces of the OnePlus 8 Pro revealing some of the key specs) > pic.twitter.com/Hycg2f8AJl

Besides that, the OnePlus 8 Pro's display is expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate. As for cameras, there will be a quad-camera setup at the back and a front camera under a punch-hole cutout. It's also likely to include an under-display fingerprint sensor, according to a previous tech specs leak we covered.

When it comes to tech specs, the OnePlus 8 Pro is easily one of the fancier ones so far. With so many Snapdragon 865-powered devices arriving in 2020, can OnePlus stand out again this time? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


New leak showing a list of Huawei devices adopting the upcoming HarmonyOS 2.0

For a couple of days, we have been seeing Huawei teasing some tech features online for the upcoming 2 June event. We know a smartwatch is coming, so as a new stylus pen that signals a MatePad but a fan may have just leaked the entire gadget roster online. Here's what we know so far.

According to the leak, there will be a bunch of gadgets releasing and interestingly, the Mate 40 series is included even though it was released before. However, perhaps it's due to the fact that these phones could be released with the latest (and proper, probably) HarmonyOS 2.0 pre-installed. HarmonyOS 2.0 should be the main focus of the event thanks to the recent marketing.

Besides that, the P40 series is in there too but we are expecting the much long-awaited P50 series instead. So are the new foldable Mate X2, MatePad Pro tablet, and the nova 8 and nova 8 Pro (with HarmonyOS 2.0). For some reason, the smartwatch isn't on the list even though it was teased a few days ago.

HarmonyOS 2.0 does have a high number of users but the majority of them belong to the Chinese market. Unfortunately, the company is still banned from using Google Mobile Services so we hope to see some improvements on better user interface and usage for the global market. We are just two days away so until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New leak shows Snapdragon 898 chipset equipped with X2 Super Core at 3.09GHz!

Recently we reported on some leaks on the next-generation chip of the Snapdragon 888 Plus which Qualcomm accidentally leaked some information on. Today we got a new leak revealing that the new chipset will have an X2 super core with a frequency of 3.09GHz.

There are many rumors about the new name for the new chipset, we believe by continuing the previous naming pattern, it will be named as the Snapdragon 898 instead of Snapdragon 895. And with the new leaked information, it is going to have a performance improvement over the predecessor.

As the previous GeekBench 5 data shows a single-core running score of about 1250 and the multi-core running score of about 4000, it brings a significant upgrade compared to the previous Snapdragon 888 chipset. So there is every reason to think, in AnTuTu, its score will exceed the one million mark for the first time.

And what we knew, the Snapdragon 898 will be using a 1+3+2+2 quad-cluster architecture. The Kryo 780 super-large core is based on Cortex-X2, the Kryo 780 large core is based on Cortex-710, and the Kryo 780 energy-efficient large core is based on Cortex-510 (High frequency) / the Kryo 780 energy efficiency small core is based on Cortex-A510 (low frequency). These Cortex-X2/A710/A510 are ARM’s latest public version design based on a 64-bit v9 instruction set, replacing X1/A78/A55 respectively.

As of now, there is still no official information on it and the actual release date yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


New leak shows off alleged designs of the Nothing Ear (2), may feature personalised ANC

The Nothing Ear (2) has been in the rumour mills for a while, with the company’s founder and CEO Carl Pei saying that the earbuds will launch later this year. Now, we may have just seen the first renders of the Ear (1)’s successor thanks to a new leak from @OnLeaks and Smartprix.

The renders reveal a detailed look at the earbuds’ overall design, including the case. A closer inspection of the leak shows that the design remains relatively the same barring the placement of the noise-cancelling microphones.

It looks like the microphone is now at the side of the earbuds rather than on the back. According to rumours, the Ear (2) will sport dual connectivity, personalised active noise cancellation (ANC) and Advanced EQ.

Of course, do take this information with a grain of salt as like the company’s name, nothing is confirmed as of yet. Well, if the earbuds are launching later this year, maybe Nothing will release it together with the Phone (2).

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


New leak source suggests a Nintendo Switch Pro version is releasing in early 2021

It's been four years since the Nintendo Switch was released, and it was only last year that we got to see the Switch Lite. With that said, the Switch Pro version has always been in the talks but nowhere to be seen. That could change though, according to a news report from Taiwan.

Even though Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa did say there are no plans to launch a new Nintendo Switch this year, but speculations are pointing for a 2021 release thanks to the leaked screenshot below. Rumours have it that the Pro should have better display resolution and to be "more interactive". Could that mean an advanced or better version motion control? After all, there are games like Just Dance 2020 and Ring Fit Adventure that requires it.

To back that up, The Wall Street Journal did mention that Nintendo was working on two Switch versions back in 2019 with one of them being the Lite variant. During the pandemic period, we saw a rise of console demands and Nintendo kept running out of item stocks for the Switch. With the coming arrival of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, it makes sense to have a Pro variant to challenge these consoles from a business point of view.

There are already numerous reports of a Switch Pro version but as for now, perhaps it's best to take it with a pinch of salt. But would you want a pro version? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending gadget news at TechNave.com.


New leak suggest Netflix with ads could start from ~RM31 per month

We have talked a few times before about a potential Netflix with ads package, but now there are new leaks about the monthly fee. According to sources, Netflix with ads could also cost between $7 and $9 per month which is roughly around ~RM31 to ~RM40.

It may not look that much different from our local currency since the basic package is RM35 per month. Moreover, the leak also said that Netflix with ads could be released by the end of the year and the company may roll out it to more countries in 2023. Besides that, we also reported before that Netflix with ads could support 480p and online viewing only.

Speaking of ads, Netflix could only show four minutes of ads every hour. The ads also may not appear at the end of the movie or TV series. If possible, Netflix would also like to avoid showing the same few repetitive ads to the audience so that they won't get too many complaints. No ads may not also appear on original Netflix movies and children's content.

During the first quarter of 2022, Netflix said in its financial report that for the first time ever, the company has lost almost a million subscribers and may foresee a decline in the coming months. Netflix argued that it was due to password-sharing amongst friends and family but we highly doubt that because it has been going on for years since the platform was introduced.

At the moment, Netflix has denied its ads package and said it's all just speculation. With this, we think it's best to take a pinch of salt but the consistency of the leaks is hard to ignore. It's still too early to see where this is going so until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


New leak suggest new Apple iPhone name change - iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus & iPhone X

The 10th Anniversary of the Apple iPhone is approaching fast and all will be revealed this Tuesday (in USA time zone). We have reported plenty of iPhone rumours but this one is a unique one because it seems that we may have gotten the "official" names by a developer, who went digging up some new info on the new iPhone.

iPhone 8iPhone 8 PlusiPhone X pic.twitter.com/OVLfhLxTdT

According to the source, it seems that Apple will be skipping iPhone 7s and 7s Plus and be renamed as the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, then for the 10th Anniversary iPhone, it will be called the iPhone X (#yaasss). However, don't get up your hopes on the new awesome name change just yet. The developer also released another Tweet saying "Maaaybe the DeviceTree is lying about the marketing name, maybe not," he said. "But right now, D22 thinks it is iPhone X, so that's good enough for me."

In terms of tech-specs, there's not much information we know but iOS 11 should probably be featured. Stay tuned for the official Apple news this week at TechNave.com.


ASUS Zenfone 8 series officially teased to come with IP68 water and dust resistance

It seems that ASUS recently posted a tweet on their official Twitter account hinting that the upcoming ASUS Zenfone 8 series smartphones could come equipped with IP68 water and dust resistance. With that being said, it is highly likely that ASUS could ditch the flipping camera mechanism that was initially seen in the Zenfone 7 series that was released last year.

Other than that, the device is expected to come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset as well as a front-facing selfie camera fitted inside a hole-punch notch towards the front of the display. We’ll find out more information regarding the Zenfone 8 series during the launch that’s happening on 12 May 2021.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you and I were Protected, 6oth of us? https://t.co/ig6HaxNLtQ #Zenfone8 #BigonPerformanceCompactinSize

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the upcoming Zenfone series coming equipped with IP68 water and dust resistance? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


New leak suggest one of the iPhone 13 models could go completely portless

Ever since Apple introduced the MagSafe accessory to the iPhone 12 series, there were some speculations that the next generation of iPhone 13 series could go completely portless or just going in the direction of full wireless charging. Well, phone leaker, Jon Prosser brought up the topic again in his YouTube channel that one of the iPhone 13 models could be portless.

While he did not exactly say which model could go portless, a wild guess is the iPhone 13 Pro Max to lower the price since going portless means less hardware stuff. Apple could also very well make the iPhone 13 mini portless as well to become smaller than usual. In addition, popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also claimed the same thing about at least one or more iPhone 13 models could go portless.

MKBHD also mentioned in his iPhone 12 series first impression video that he won't be surprised if Apple really chooses that direction, so with this amount of information, I guess we shouldn't be surprised too. However, it is sure to make news just like when Apple removed the headphone jack. If Apple is going pure portless, then they better increase the charging speed on the MagSafe.

Of course, we all should still take this news with a huge chunk of salt as it is still too early. I guess we just have to wait and see but what do you folks think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.