The coming FlexPai 2 visits AnTuTu Benchmark with a higher scoring than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 seems to be one of the leading foldable smartphones as most of the smartphone companies are still yet to compete with it as well as HUAWEI since the US ban. But that won’t be long, because a brand called Royole is catching up with the FlexPai 2 that just appeared recently on TEENA and now AnTuTu Benchmarks.According to the source, FlexPai 2 has just visit AnTuTu benchmark scoring a combined results of 526,023 points based on its CPU, GPU, Memory and UX performance. With this result which is slightly higher than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 of 515.092 combined score on the Exynos 990 version, it is a foldable smartphone that won’t be disappointing.

Under the hood, it is packed with a Snapdragon 865 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage running on Android 10. The company will also offer a premium option of up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It is expected to come in with a 7.8-inch AMOLED display with 1920 x 1440 resolution with 4500mAh battery and fast charging support. As for the cameras, it may sport a quad camera modula of 64MP, 16MP, and 8MP sensors on the rear and a 32MP selfie camera on the front.

Either way, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech spec and local pricing for the FlexPai 2 yet until tomorrow’s event. So, do take this with a pinch of salt. But what we can expect from the device is the three color variants of Dark Night Black, Magic Gold and Star Grey. Stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com


The coming Snapdragon 895 chipset will be on Xiaomi Mi 12!

The latest Xiaomi Mi 11 was just launched yesterday in Malaysia with the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Today, we got the news that Qualcomm is now developing a new flagship chipset which will be the Snapdragon 895 chipset and Xiaomi Mi 12 will be the first smartphone to get it.

According to the source, Qualcomm's will be manufacturing a chipset with TSMC using a 4nm manufacturing process and it will be launched by Qualcomm and TSMC earliest in 2022. However, the Snapdragon 888 will be named as the Snapdragon 895 and released again by Samsung using the improved 5nm technology that will improve on the performance and energy efficiency of the chipset.

The Qualcomm X65 5G modem will be on the latest Snapdragon 895 chipset with an increase of peak speeds on 5G networks to 10Gbps as well as featuring a Qualcomm 5G PowerSave 2.0 power-saving technology that will be reducing the power consumption of the platform significantly. The Xiaomi Mi 12 will be the first smartphone to sport the Snapdragon 895 chipset that is expected to be presented later this year.

Either way, there is no official confirmation on the tech specs and releasing dates yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. Do check out our latest Xiaomi Mi 11 unboxing video at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


The conceptual 3D-curved glass smartwatch Huami Amazfit X comes with a military grade titanium alloy polished body

Xiaomi’s eco-chain enterprise Huami announced a conceptual smartwatch named as the Amazfit X last year. Due to Covid-19, the Amazfit X did not go through mass production as expected until now. But, we found a statement from Xiaomi Youpin’s official Weibo channel stated that the smartwatch will be announced on 25 August which is today.According to the posters, the Huami Amazfit X will feature the heart rate monitoring, sleep tracker, and blood oxygen monitoring function. As for the design, the Amazfit X is not your ordinary smartwatch model, it has a 12.5mm ultra-drop 3D curved glass with hidden pressure-sensitive buttons. Besides, it also uses a high-end titanium alloy polished body that is lightweight and solid which is used in manufacturing aerospace and military industries.

The customized 2.07-inch flexible curved screen comes with a maximum brightness of 430nit with 326ppi and 100% NTSC color gamut coverage. The large curvature screen has a viewing area of 244% larger than a normal smartwatch bracelet display and also equipped with an innovative curved lithium battery that can last up to a week. In fact, it equipped with a self-developed AI chip that will help users to detect body abnormalities with the 24h ECG monitoring as well.With that said, there is still no official confirmation of the Malaysia release dates yet, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But what do you think about it? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com!


The coronavirus can survive longer than you thought on different objects

Covid-19 is a nightmare for all of the people in 2020. The virus has been highly contagious and the cases of patients have surpassed 200,000 worldwide. No matter how bad it is, we should keep in mind that it’s best for us to social distance ourselves right now, in order to stop the virus from spreading. Talking about the spread of the virus, professionals have done the research and confirmed that the new coronavirus can survive in the air longer than you thought.

Researchers from the US’s National Institute of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UCLA and Princeton University have come together to observe how long Covid-19 is able to survive in the air. By testing with different materials and forms, the virus was still detectable after hours and even days. The virus is able to stay up to three hours in aerosols, up to four hours on copper and up to 24 hours on cardboard. However, if they’re on plastic or stainless steel, they can last even longer which goes up to three days.

The virus can be transmitted through droplets such as respiratory secretions. Therefore, our government has come out with the movement control order to restrict human contact. Being home, the situation would become more controllable as the research has shown that people would still acquire the virus from touching contaminated objects.

Compared to SARS that happened in 2002, the Covid-19 has appeared to be more contagious. Other than that, the virus can also be transmitted without noticing as some people don't show any symptoms. With this research, it has also proven that the virus can be airborne, staying suspended in the air for a long time. Therefore, from now on, let’s be alert and follow all the precautions to avoid the virus.

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


The creator of the GIF, Stephen Wilhite has passed away due to COVID

Some of you are probably using a lot of GIF images to send to your friends and family on your social apps as a reaction or joke, but do you know who invented the GIF? Well, it was Stephen Wilhite and he recently just passed away last week at the age of 74 due to COVID-19.

GIF or also known as Graphics Interchange Format was created in the 1980s by a CompuServe team that Stephen Wilhite was part of. According to the Verge, the GIF wasn't meant for memes like nowadays but rather it was designed as "high-quality, high-resolution graphics" in colours. Wilhite's wife, Kathaleen said he invented the GIF all by himself at home and perfected it before bringing it to work.

It was also hotly debated on how GIF was pronounced, some argued it's 'gif' but Wilhite clarified in 2013 that it's a soft 'g' so it's pronounced as 'jif' instead. That year was also when he accepted the Webby Lifetime Achievement Award and according to his wife, creating the GIF was the proudest thing he has done.

After retiring in the early 2000s, the couple would travel often and camp all the time. He also loved to work on his model train set at home, including the designs and electric work. In case you're wondering, Wilhite actually said the dancing baby meme was one of his favourite GIFs and that was the time before memes became a thing.

What's your favourite GIF? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The delayed Xiaomi 13 series launch event is set to take place this 11 December

Previously, we reported that several smartphone launch events, including the Xiaomi 13 series were postponed in China as a sign of respect for the death of China’s former leader Jiang Zemin. Now, we may finally know when the launching event for the latest Xiaomi flagship would take place, which is on 11 December 2022.

This is according to screenshots of the Mi Store app that’s currently circulating on Weibo which unintentionally revealed that the launch event in China would take place at 7pm local time this Sunday. Furthermore, as we’ve reported previously, the launch event would also see the release of several other Xiaomi products, including the Xiaomi Mini Host, the company’s first-ever desktop PC.

Besides the Mini Host, the Chinese tech giant will also launch the Watch S2, Buds 4 and the latest version of its Android-based OS, MIUI 14. As of the time of writing, Xiaomi has yet to officially announce the launch event date, though given that it’s already shown on the Mi Store app in China, it’s pretty much confirmed.

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


The difference between Samsung Galaxy Note 7 & Note 5

With the recent reveal of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Samsung has sure made a huge jump on not only the tech-specs but the overall craftsmanship design as well. What's more, it has an enhanced symmetrical S Pen with IP68 water and dust resistant, new Iris Scanner technology and a lot of storage for your personal pictures and videos. Samsung was also been kind enough to make an infographic on the difference between Note 7 and its predecessor, check it out below!


The dilemma of Apple's 3.5mm headphone jack 'removal'

Whether you like it or not, it seems inevitable that Apple is going to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack even though it's just a rumour and a popular one. If this really happens, Apple's decision will change the headphone market. In fact, some companies have already designed their own Lightning-connected headphones in anticipation, it could cost a lot too since Lightning adapters aren't common.

What's more, the problem arises when that adapter can't be used on anything else. But for the customers' convenience, Apple is very likely to manufacture their own Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter so that they will have a way to listen to music (check out the video above), in addition to that, there are reports that Apple is developing premium wireless earphones influenced by Bragi Dash's design.

In other news, while the Apple fans are not so pleased with the bold move. Other critics are pretty laid back about it, take Nilay Patel from The Verge, John Gruber and Steve Streza, mentioning the whole commotion is silly. Gruber also compared the case to the time when Apple removed the floppy drive years ago, there was a public outrage and it became quiet again. So to say, every single time Apple does something like this; like the removal of the floppy drive on the Mac, followed by the lack of a physical keyboard on the iPhone, then the removal of the optical drive on MacBooks, the mouse, USB ports and many others, the outcry is always the same then everyone just calms down after that.

I think there are some truths to that statement, for some reason, people are always looking for something to talk about. And regardless of whether Apple will remove the headphone jack, people are still gonna buy the new Apple device anyway. And for all you know, the competitors would try to copy Apple's move as well in the future.

But what say you? Do you agree with the critics' statement? Or you really think it's a bad move. Let us know in the comments below, stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


The director of Paskal just made a short cinematic video with the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G

From time to time, we would see some video shot using smartphones on YouTube by different smartphone brands. The popular ones are none other than Apple with their annual Chinese New Year videos, as well as a WongFu video shot with a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 last year. Despite that, these phones were still assisted by other equipment to help achieve a cinematic effect.

Regardless, it's still pretty amazing that content creators can make a short cinematic video with a smartphone but here's the kicker, the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G can actually shoot one by itself without any equipment attached (except for the occasional stabilizer handle). Don't believe me? You can check out the video below by Adrian Teh, the director of Paskal who just recently made a short cinematic video with the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G.

Before we get into the details of how Adrian Teh achieved such a cinematic short film with just the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G, here's a brief detail about the man behind the camera. Adrian Teh is a Malaysian director and producer hailing from Penang, he has been filming and producing since 2010 and you may recognize his signature movie, Paskal, as well as his latest movie, Wira which is now available on Netflix. On the other hand, Hanis Zalikha who starred in the short film is an actress, model and a well-known blogger in Malaysia.

So how did Adrian do it? Well, there are a couple of factors or should I say, features that he took advantage of on the Find X2 Pro 5G. In the first scene, he utilized the flagship's Ultra Night Mode 3.0 and the 13MP telephoto lens which maintained the scene's clarity in low-light conditions. You can also see how the camera shifted the autofocus (via phase detect autofocus) from the sewing machine to Hanis' face during the store scene, which was shot on Ultra Steady Video Pro mode.

Adrian Teh also probably made use of the phone's Motion Clear, which is a video enhancement technology that can switch the frame rate of videos from 30fps to 120fps. It is also capable of converting SD videos to HDR videos at a hardware level

Moreover, Adrian was also able to capture the colour contrast inside the store thanks to the HDR enhancement. Just for your information, the Find X2 Pro 5G's 6.7-inch OLED display delivers a 3K QHD+ resolution, 513ppi pixel density and over true 1 billion colours (8+2-bit). With this, the HDR just boosts up the colour to the best result possible.

Perhaps the most impressive behind the scene shot was when the Find X2 Pro 5G was submerged halfway to capture Hanis walking across a pool of water in a room, so yes, the flagship sports IP68 water and dust resistance as well. It's also worth mentioning how smooth the video shoot was when Hanis was running through the sheets hanging in the alley.

The OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G series also features a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz sampling rate for ultra-smooth videos

Now that we talked a bit about the device's display, here's a recap of the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G series tech specs and features. It boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset + Adreno 650 GPU, up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 512GB UFS 3.0 storage which are more than enough for a casual user. The battery capacity is huge too, coming with 4260mAh that supports fast-charging technology. Thanks to the 65W adapter, you can fully recharge this device within just 38 minutes!

Of course, we aren't forgetting the camera on the Find X2 Pro 5G either. On the back, you can find a 48MP Sony IMX 689 camera sensor, accompanied by another 48MP Sony IMX 586 sensor with an ultrawide lens, as well as a 13MP periscope telephoto lens that supports both optical and electronic stabilisation. On top of that, the camera also includes a hybrid zoom of 10x and a digital zoom of up to 60x. As for the front camera, the 32MP sensor hanging out on the top left offers AI-enhancement capabilities.

This might be kinda random but yes, Eddie Redmayne, Academy Award Winning Actor and leading star of the Fantastical Beasts and Where To Find Them film, is one of the latest OPPO Global Brand Ambassadors and also part of The Finder Team. But why did OPPO include him?

Well, from this video (which is quite well done), it explores how Redmayne and the Find X2 Pro 5G series share the same values in the pursuit of perfection, constantly reaching higher and being better than before. As an actor, Redmayne is someone that strives for excellence in his acting performance, as well as challenging himself to dive deeper into various characters.

Lastly, you can also notice him holding the Find X2 Pro 5G phone in his hands throughout the video. Utilizing the phone to recite his lines, recording voice notes, and studying characters on the OLED display. This is why Redmayne was chosen to be an OPPO Global Brand Ambassador for the Find X2 Pro 5G.

So back to the topic - all in all, the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G seems to have exceeded Adrian's expectations as a filmmaker. Perhaps in the future, we could get to the point where using smartphones to make a short cinematic video becomes mainstream. By the way, if you're interested to learn more about the flagship, you may visit the official OPPO online store here and find out.

But what do you think of the video? And can devices like the OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G really make our videography experience easier? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more tech articles at TechNave.com.


Apple announces that the iPhone 14 will be manufactured in India

Apple released its latest iPhone lineup, the Apple iPhone 14 series earlier this month and today, the tech giant revealed a new arrangement for the manufacturing of the smartphone lineup. In a statement, Apple revealed that moving forward, the iPhone 14 will be manufactured in India.

As reported by Reuters, this move is part of Apple’s plans to move away its production from China, which include its recent exploits in Vietnam for the manufacturing of MacBooks, Apple Watch, iPads and AirPods. Furthermore, according to analysts at J.P. Morgan, Apple is expected to move approximately 5 per cent of iPhone 14 production from late 2022 to India.

India is the world’s second-biggest smartphone market after China and J.P. Morgan also predicted that one out of four iPhones will be made in India by 2025. However, no official figures were released by Apple just yet on how many per cent of its iPhone 14 production will be made in India.

In the statement today, Apple only revealed that it is excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India. Moreover, the tech giant also lauded its latest iPhone lineup for introducing groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities.

So, what do you guys think of this move by Apple? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this!


The display on the ASUS ROG Phone 2 can go up to 120Hz

Not the actual phone, just for illustration purpose

ASUS' ROG Phone 2 is already on the way and although there is not much known about the hardcore gaming phone, here's one thing we know about it - the display will be able to support up to 120Hz. Talk about overkill there!

Granted, most mobile games can't even reach 90Hz but since ASUS has partnered up with Tencent Games, they also announced that a Chinese fighting game called Under the One Man may seem to make its way to the phone but most probably in the China market only. In addition, ASUS also "promised" that more games will be optimized for 120Hz in the future via a gaming software optimization by Tencent Games.

Besides that, we also got word that the RAM memory could go up to 12GB which is also overkill. The ROG Phone 2 is scheduled for July release so stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


The entire Samsung Galaxy S21 lineup will be larger with the Ultra being 7.1-inch

Smartphones are supposed to be compact considering that we are bringing the device with us everywhere we go. However, there are also some users who have a different opinion as they prefer their daily drivers to have a larger screen for any purpose. Therefore, this upcoming plan from Samsung might be an exciting one for those who love a large device as the tech giant could be releasing a 7.1-inch Samsung Galaxy S21 (or S30) in the future.

According to some Chinese sources, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra could have a huge 7.1-inch screen, being larger than the current Galaxy S20 Ultra which has a 6.9-inch screen. Not only the Ultra variant will get a larger screen, but the entire lineup is also expected to be enlarged. The lowest variant is rumoured to sport a 6.9-inch display while the middle variant might have a 7-inch display. True or not, we're still quite far away from the launching period of the devices and rumours are going to keep changing until then.

Other than that, the Samsung Galaxy S21 already has a codename for the insiders. It is called Galaxy U as leaked by the famous tipster Ice Universe from Weibo. The tipster also suggested that the basic Galaxy S21 model will have some of its configurations reduced to save costs. With that said, the tipster mentioned that the minimum S21 configuration will use a Full HD+ screen with a refresh rate of only 60 Hz.

Let us know what you think about the rumour of the Samsung Galaxy S21 (or S30) on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more latest smartphone rumours.


The entire iPhone 12 series lineup will not come with 120Hz display?

Based on a statement by Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, there could be a possibility that all of Apple’s iPhone 12 series smartphones might not come equipped with 120Hz display. This is most likely due to the fact that a 120Hz refresh rate display, has been known to drastically drain a smartphone’s battery life.

Given that the battery life of iPhones is usually quite small, this could mean that having 120Hz refresh rate could reduce the phone’s battery life down to a day or shorter. There could, however, be a possibility that the majority of the iPhone 12 series coming equipped with at least a 90Hz display.

On another note, our source did mention that most of the smartphones in the new series will come equipped with 5G network support. With all that said, what are your thoughts on the iPhone 12 series potentially not coming with 120Hz display? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more update like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The era of notches is ending with OPPO's in-display selfie camera

Many smartphone manufacturers are aiming for bezel-less displays when it comes to making a new product. However, this creates an issue for the placement of front-facing cameras and it leads to the hot debate of notch designs. After the OPPO’s Innovation Day in China, a new era might begin soon as a working under-display selfie camera was being put on the show.

This is not the first time for OPPO to show the under-display camera to the public. Not long ago, a device with this technology was demonstrated in a video and people were impressed by it. However, there was not much detail about the quality of the photos and how it worked.

Now, OPPO is generous enough to finally have the device out in the open at the event for people to get their hands on. The technology uses an ultra-thin transparent material and a new pixel structure to sit on the camera, which allows light to pass through the glass and into the lens when not in use. It also features a wider aperture and sensor to capture enough light after being filtered through the layer.

And here is the @oppo under-display camera. It's very well hidden, you can only see it at specific angles with glare pic.twitter.com/4VS69rMG2o

However, it is said that the strange square-shaped camera can still be seen with a certain wallpaper under a certain angle. Otherwise, it is well-hidden in most situations and that’s the thing we've been asking for a long time since the debut of the huge and ugly notches. For the quality of the pictures, it is claimed to be looking good as well for a new way of presenting the front-facing camera.

With the release of this technology, all the whinings and complaints about the notches could end in the best way. What do you think about this in-display camera? Let us know on our Facebook page. For more tech news, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The fate of Huawei's 5G infrastructure will be based on MCMC's report

The Malaysian government will wait on the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's report, before allowing Huawei to build their 5G infrastructure in Malaysia. Based on TheStar.com.my, the delay is due to various security concerns involving Huawei globally, including allegations of cyberspying, international scandals and so on. Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo wants to play it safe, to ensure that the system is secure before rolling out.

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir has previously mentioned that there were no plans to ban Huawei’s 5G infrastructure in Malaysia, due to the fact that there is no proof of the alleged cyber espionage which led to Huawei being banned in several countries such as the US, Germany, Japan and Canada.

The 5G system roll-out is not something that is to be taken lightly as there will be various advantages with it’s introduction such as blazing fast speeds of up to 10 times faster than current 4G network, shorter network latency, as well as more devices being able to connect to the network at the same time. Stay tuned to TechNave.com as we provide more updates regarding the subject.


The final leak revealed Apple iPhone 12 Pro's colours and the design of new HomePod

It is not a drill that the Apple iPhone 12 series will finally make a huge appearance within hours. Before it happens, someone might have leaked the image of the iPhone 12 Pro revealing the design and four colour options. Let's take a look at this final leak before the real things arrive!

The image is showing off the colours of the new iPhone 12 Pro side by side. As you can see, they could be available in four options including Blue, Graphite, Gold, and Silver. The triple-camera setup is also there with the rumoured LiDAR sensor placed in the module.

After reading so many rumours of the highly-anticipated iPhone 12 series, the devices are finally going to be launched at 1 AM tomorrow. Not just the smartphones, it is also rumoured that the event could be the one for Apple to drop their over-ear headphones alongside a new HomePod and AirTags.

Let us know what you think about the colours of the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting Apple updates.


The fingerprint reader on the Samsung Galaxy S10 may not work with a screen protector

Nowadays, a screen protector is a necessity especially for those who have butterfingers like me, frequently dropping their phones and potentially shattering their display. Unfortunately, a statement made by a case manufacturer called Armadillotek for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 has noted that the ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor will not work with a screen protector.

That being said, we are unsure whether Armadillotek has tested every possible material other than the more common tempered glass, such as PET as well as TPU. Will Samsung release their own line of in-house developed screen protector? We'll find out more about it during the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series which will be happening next month. Be sure to stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like this.

We have tested our cases on real #GalaxyS10 phones. The in-screen fingerprint does not support screen protector. So our vanguard will have no built in screen protector


The first 100 Nothing phone (1) will be sold to the highest bidders on 22 June 2022

The first smartphone by Nothing, the phone (1) has been making waves in the industry recently thanks to its unique design and success of its first product, the ear (1), a transparent earbuds. Previously, we reported on the design of the phone (1) being unveild by the company and today, we have gotten information on how the first 100 phone (1) will be sold.

Partnering with StockX, Nothing will be selling the first 100 phone (1) via a DropX Exclusive Auction on the platform, whereby the devices will be sold to the highest bidders. According to the StockX website announcing the collaboration, the first 100 Nothing smartphones will be serialised from 1 to 100, making them unique to each individual who managed to secure the device.

Furthermore, each phone will be serialised to the corresponding bid that wins it. The auction for phone (1) on StockX will go live at 9:00 PM Malaysian Time on Wednesday, 22 June 2022 and will be open until 8:59 PM Malaysian Time on Fruday, 23 June 2022.

To participate on the bid, you must create a StockX account or log in to an existing account and place a bid on the DropX product page once it is live. Worry not though, only successful bids will be charged. Find out more via the official StockX website here.

So, what do you guys think about how Nothing is selling its first 100 phone (1)? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news.


The first 100 Xiaomi 12 series buyers can bring home a free Mi TV P1 43" during the roadshow in Sunway Pyramid

If you're thinking of what to do during the weekend, you could check out Xiaomi Malaysia's roadshow for the Xiaomi 12 series. It has already begun today (21 April) and will last until the end of 24 April 2022. Located in Sunway Pyramid (Blue Concourse), each customer stands a chance to win some exclusive prizes.

According to Xiaomi Malaysia, customers who happen to be there can get special deals on their favourite Xiaomi smartphones at special prices with freebies. This includes a free Mi TV P1 43″ or a Xiaomi Watch S1 and others when they purchase a Xiaomi 12 Series smartphone, on a first-come-first-serve basis, while stocks last.

Meanwhile, the company is also excited to announce 25 new authorized stores across Malaysia. If you are nearby the locations (see list below), you can enjoy the Grand Opening Promotions and get amazing deals and discounts on Xiaomi 12 Series and selected smart AIoT products at these new Xiaomi Authorized Stores on 23 April.

Anyway, below is the list of participating new Xiaomi Authorized Stores as well as Grand Opening promotions for various Xiaomi devices:

Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The first 1000 Samsung Galaxy A80 customers will receive a BLACKPINK special edition package for free

In conjunction with the Samsung Galaxy A80 release date today (12 July 2019), Samsung Malaysia Electronics will also be running an exclusive promotion for their customers, particularly the BLACKPINK fans as there will be a BLACKPINK special edition package worth RM818 for free.

Slated for RM2499, only the first 1000 customers who purchase the Galaxy A80 will get their hands on the complimentary BLACKPINK special edition package. Inside the box, it includes a special Galaxy A80 case, a charging stand and photo card, together with a Galaxy Fit. All three colours - Angel Gold, Ghost White and Phantom Black will be available as well.

To recap the tech specs, the Galaxy A80 features a full Infinity 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a special rotating triple rear camera module (48MP + 8MP + 3D Depth sensor) that can flip to the front, an 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage, 3700mAh battery w/ 25W Super Fast Charging technology, an on-screen fingerprint sensor and more.

If you want to know more about the smartphone, you can head over to the promo page right here. Stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Apple announces the refreshed MacBook Pro

After a long period between updates, Apple has finally announced the new MacBook Pro 2016 to the world. It has several new features under the hood, it is also thinner than last year’s model – but Apple has left out a few features that was present from the last year’s model. What it gains however is an OLED touch bar, complete with Apple’s Touch ID.

The smallest MacBook Pro is now only 14.9mm thick, and the larger model is only a few millimetres thicker. However there were a few things that Apple had to take out in order to make this thin body possible. The older style keyboard in the MacBook Pro is now gone – replaced with a second-generation butterfly scissor keys, taken from the MacBook line. That being said - Apple mentioned that the keyboard is more responsive and has more key-travel than previous generation.

Underneath the body lies Intel’s 6th Generation Skylake processor, with the smaller model sporting an Intel Core i5 while the larger one showcasing an Intel Core i7. For graphics, the smaller model will be using Intel’s Iris pro graphics chip, while the larger one will have an AMD Radeon Pro 450 GPU to run things. Both models will have 50% faster SSDs, and RAM options goes up to 16GB.

A new feature that Apple has included is the Touch Bar – an OLED display that sits on top of the keyboard, where the function keys usually sits. This touch bar is context sensitive, so it can change its features and buttons depending on the application running at the time.

Connectivity is where the new MacBook Pro falters a bit. Apple has removed all other connectivity options – and replaced them with four USB Type-C ports. The ports can be used as both charging and display, as it supports Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Apple also left the headphone jack intact, but no other options are available on board.

The new Apple MacBook Pro is now available in Malaysia through the official Apple online store, and it will start from RM 6299 for the base model, all the way to RM 11999 for the top-tier model. Head on to Apple's Malaysian website to purchase one for yourself. Stay tuned to TechNave for more Apple news.


The first 5G laptop is here and it's made by Lenovo

5G technology has spread throughout the smartphone industry over the past few months. This year, we are expecting more and more 5G smartphones to be rolled out as it has become a norm for the manufacturers. Other than smartphones, PC maker like Lenovo has adopted the technology to its latest product as well. The company showcased the world’s first ARM-powered 5G laptop, Yoga 5G at CES 2020.

The Lenovo Yoga 5G features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx instead of an Intel processor. It comes with Qualcomm’s X55 5G modem as well that supports millimeter-wave and sub-6GHz 5G networks as well as LTE. Other than that, Lenovo also promises 24 hours of battery life with a single charge. However, it is unsure whether the laptop still can last that long with 5G turned on.

Apart from 5G, the laptop comes with a 14-inch FHD IPS display, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB/ 512GB of storage options. There will also be two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and a Nano-SIM slot, although the Yoga 5G supports eSIMs as well. For security, Lenovo has included a fingerprint scanner and an IR camera for quick unlocks.

Being the first 5G laptop is not easy, not to say it’s an ARM-powered laptop that is still rare in the market. However, with all the latest technologies packed into the Yoga 5G, it did make waves at the CES 2020. The Lenovo Yoga 5G will be selling at the price of 1499 USD (~RM6130.61) in Spring of 2020.

Let us know what you think about the first 5G laptop on our Facebook page. For more awesome tech news, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The first 8K Wi-Fi 6 TV was unveiled in collaboration between Samsung and MediaTek

Samsung, as well as MediaTek, has recently unveiled the world’s first 8K TV which supports the new Wi-Fi 6 standard that allows it to smoothly stream 8K content. This is due to the fact that the aforementioned TV comes equipped with MediaTek’s custom Wi-Fi 6 chipset, which is compatible with the new Wi-Fi standard.

To go into more detail, the new standard allows electronic devices that are compatible to achieve download and upload speeds of up to 10Gbps. Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing of the aforementioned TV.

Would you be interested in getting an 8K TV with Wi-Fi 6 standard that was manufactured in collaboration between Samsung and MediaTek? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The first Apple Event in 2021 could be held on 23 March

It looks like we'd be getting several new Apple products soon after sources said that the next Apple Event could be held on 23 March. If it's true, we could be seeing the long-awaited AirTags, new iPads, and upgraded AirPods at this upcoming event. During the pandemic, it is also possible that the tech giant would not hold any event but simply release the products via press releases, just like last year's iPad Pro.

For the AirTags, it was recently found that the iOS 14.5 beta has enabled the Items tab in the Find My app for all users. This is a good sign for an imminent launch of the smart tracker. Besides that, there were also rumours saying that the iPad Pro lineup will be refreshed with the latest and faster A14X Bionic chip.

For the AirPods, the rumours have been circulating for a long while by saying that the third-generation AirPods will borrow many features from the current AirPods Pro including its design. Furthermore, the source also mentioned that the discontinuation of the iMac Pro could also be hinting at a new iMac with thin bezels and in-house silicon.

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


The first Citizen Wear OS smartwatch - CZ Smart comes with a Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset, priced at ~RM1622

Citizen is going to launch their first Wear OS Smartwatch - CZ Smart, the company are taking pre-order with the price tag of $395 (~RM1622). To compare with the Fossil Gen 5, it is slightly expensive and the design is quite stylish.

The CZ Smart features a 1.28-inch AMOLED display, 46mm steel body build, and an aluminum bezel. There are two options material for the straps which are silicon and ion-plated metal. It is 3ATM water-resistant and goes up to 30 meters underwater.

The Fossil Gen 5 (left) and CZ Smart (right)

Besides that, it sports a Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset and 8GB of internal storage. On top of that, it comes with heart-rate features, a speaker and mic, GPS, barometer, and NFC.

Would you go for this Smartwatch? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


The first Huawei Punch Fullview smartphone - Nova 4 is officially available for RM1899

Huawei Malaysia has announced that today's the day the Huawei Nova 4 is officially available in Malaysia starting from the price of RM1899. The smartphone will be the first by Huawei to come equipped with an innovative Punch FullView Display which consists of a small cutout towards the top left of the display where the front-facing 25MP camera is located, allowing the phone to come with up to 91.8% screen-to-body ratio.

Starting from 14 February 2019, the Nova 4 can be purchased at all HUAWEI Experience Stores, display zones, authorised dealers and major telco companies. In other words, the pre-order has already started now until the launching day but nothing on having pre-order freebies. As for the tech specs, it comes with the HiSilicon Kirin 970 chipset with the Neural Processing Unit embedded into it, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, 48MP f/1.8 + 16MP f/2.2 + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor, 25MP f/2.0 front-facing selfie camera, 6.4-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels and it is powered by a 3750mAh non-removable batteries.

The Nova 4 in the flesh, look at that screen panel!

And the...O cut-out display. That said, the front camera is pretty tiny measuring at 3.05mm only!

The back is really glossy and gets fingerprints smudges easily

The 3.5mm headphone jack is located on top

Then on the other side, the SIM card tray is right there

Bottom uses a USB Type-C port and a single speaker grill

The MediaPad T5 is also having a promo sale

The phone itself is running on the Google Android 9.0 Pie operating system with the EMUI 9.0 on top. In terms of the colour scheme, the Nova 4 comes in either Crush Blue and Black in Malaysia (sorry, no red). Also, in a piece of unrelated news - customers who purchase the MediaPad T5 will get a free flip case worth RM119. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The first batch of the Samsung Galaxy F will be limited

If you’re thinking of being one of the first to own the Samsung Galaxy F then  you gotta be fast as the first batch of the smartphone is said to be limited. The Korean giant had announced that only a million units of the foldable smartphone would be released but it is unsure if the amount would only be for the first batch or the only amount of the Galaxy F that would be produced next year.

It is likely that the move is to test the waters of the market on how they would react to the foldable smartphone. With a hefty price tag of about 2 million Won (~RM7366) attached to the device, it’s no surprise that the company would want to take it slow with their new innovation. Would you purchase the Samsung Galaxy F for yourself? For more news on new innovations and tech, make sure to hit up TechNave.com.


The first batch of university students are starting to travel back to their hometown today!

The first batch of public and private institutions of higher educations, polytechnics, and community college students is set to return to their hometowns starting today. However, students located within yellow and red zones are still restricted to travel out of their campuses. According to the Minister of Higher Education (MOHE) Datuk Noraini Ahmad, students that are currently located or places they are traveling to are within yellow and red zones will not be allowed to return home. She said students will be screened and those who show symptoms of fever, flu, shortness of breath, sore throats, and coughing will be restricted from traveling as well.

Students will not be allowed to travel out of the state by their own car and only by the disinfected buses which will be distanced by designating two seats to a person and accompanied by a liaison officer on board during the trip. Students will be dropped off at their respective district offices or police district headquarters and sent home by relevant agencies while those living within five kilometers from the drop-off points will be permitted to pick up by only one family member.

Soalan lazim (FAQ)Pergerakan pulang pelajar Universiti Awam, Swasta, Politeknik dan Kolej Komuniti bermula 27 April 20201/3#StayAtHome#KitaJagaKita#KitaMestiMenang pic.twitter.com/CHHMEdtJ1n

Meanwhile, for those who are returning back to East Malaysia will depart from either the Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor Baru International Airports only and landing in Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Tawau airports. As for those who are located out those airports and traveling within the states in Sabah and Sarawak will be subjected by respective state border regulations to either undergo quarantine or not.

With that said, families are finally able to reunite and prepare for the coming festive seasons but the movement control order is still not lifted. So do avoid any crowds or gatherings and continue to stay home and stay safe.


The first benchmark of Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 shows that it's powerful but hot

The next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon flagship chipset is expected to launch this December, with Xiaomi running to be the first to introduce smartphones with it. Although it'll be quite some time before we reach there, the first benchmark of the Snapdragon 895 or 898 has been unveiled.

According to the source, the upcoming Snapdragon 898 (let's follow this name for this article) shows an impressive 20% performance boost compared to the previous Snapdragon 888. Under the ARM public version, the Cortex-X2 has also been confirmed to bring a 16% improvement in design performance than X1. With all that, it's said that the Snapdragon 898 could surpass the mark of 1 million points in AnTuTu when it arrives.

However, there could be one big problem for smartphone manufacturers, which is the temperature. The consequence of being powerful is high temperature for the Snapdragon 898. It's said that Qualcomm might be going down the path of increasing frequencies without worrying much about the temperature and leave the problem to someone else. With that said, future flagship devices not only need to compete in terms of power, they might also need to pay more attention to the cooling department.

What do you think about the news? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


The first cinematic experience 6.53-inch FHD+ TCL Dotch Display smartphone in Malaysia, TCL PLEX priced at RM1199!

TCL’s first cinematic screen display smartphone is here in Malaysia! The company is known for manufacturing top-notch television in China has made its debut into the mobile industry with its latest smartphone, TCL PLEX.

The company highlighted on its dedicated display engine for the ultimate cinematic experience on the device, it is equipped with an in house 6.53-inch FHD+ TCL Dotch Display, TCL NXTVISION cutting-edge colour accuracy technology, and an SDR to HDR real-time conversion feature for the ultimate visual colour enhancement.

Besides, it can connect up to 4 Bluetooth speakers or headphones to amplify the audio experiences. Also, it also comes with an Adaptive Tone that can automatically adapts the display brightness and colour temperature adjustments.

In terms of camera, it sports a triple camera rear setup - 48MP ultra high-res Sony sensor with 4K recording function and up to 960fps slow-mo videos, 16MP 123-degrees Ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP low light sensor with a 2.9-micron pixels to boosts the brightness of the video in dark environments. As on the front, it has a 24MP selfie camera.

The TCL PLEX comes with a Snapdragon 675 processor with 6GB of RAM, a 128GB expandable storage capacity, and also a 3,820mAh battery capacity that supports Qualcomm’s QuickCharge feature that allows users to charge up to 50 percent of the battery juice in 32 minutes.

As TCL is known for manufacturing television, it certainly will not miss out the smart TV control features. With the T-Cast, Content Casting, and TV Remote Control mode, it will allow users to cast videos, pictures, music, and control their TV via touchscreen or voice control.

For the pricing, it is retailed at RM1,199 while Shopee is having a free TCL MTRO wireless headphones. So are the tech specs impressive enough for you? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


The first commercial 108MP Penta camera smartphone, Xiaomi CC9 Pro unveiled starting from ~RM1653

As teased, the Xiaomi CC9 Pro has finally been unveiled and it's the first commercial smartphone with a 108MP Penta camera setup with a starting price of ~RM1653 only! Should it be true, this phone could very well be the China equivalent of the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 that's coming to Malaysia soon. So let's take a look at the tech specs and features below.

Despite carrying the name 'Pro', it turns out that the smartphone is just a mid-range class tier sporting a Snapdragon 730G chipset, 6GB/8GB RAM + 128GB/256GB ROM memory, as well as a rather large 5260mAh battery with 30W fast charging support. It's said that the CC9 Pro can be charged up to 58% within 30 minutes and the OLED display measures 6.47-inches in 1080p (FHD+).

As for the camera, it has a total of five cameras on the back - a 108MP (main) + 20MP (117° super wide-angle lens) + 12MP (50mm portrait lens) + macro lens + 8MP ultra-telephoto camera (supports 10x hybrid zoom and 50x electronic zoom). In case you have forgotten, the main lens uses a large 1/1.33-inch sensor and a 7P lens (the exclusive version has an 8P lens) to fully utilize the 108MP capability, alongside an Optical Image Stabilizer. The front camera is hanging out on the dewdrop, using 32MP.

With the 108MP main camera in hand, Xiaomi is really focusing this phone as a camera-centric product. In addition, the Super Night Scene got enhanced a lot thanks to the 1/1.33 sensor allowing more light. Photos can be taken in RAW format and the front camera also supports movie mode and low-light portrait self-timer. Xiaomi was also very proud to announce that the CC9 Pro shares the top spot with the Huawei Mate 30 Pro at 121 points in the DxOMark chart.

There are three variants for the CC9 Pro:

We are betting our cookies that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the same one as the CC9 Pro, but the question remains is which version will they import? It'll take some time for Xiaomi Malaysia to announce that so stay tuned for more updated news at TechNave.com.


4K resolution option spotted on YouTube app discovered by iOS 14 beta users

While many beta testers are still exploring iOS 14, one of the features they found is really exciting. According to multiple sources, their YouTube video resolution can be toggled up to 4K. Sweet, but it's still in beta testing.

Just so you know, your YouTube app on iOS isn't able to support 4K resolutions because it's not compatible with Google's codec (VP9). With this in mind, the highest you can go is just [email protected] thanks to Apple's AVC1 (h.264) codec but looks like that's gonna change with iOS 14. A few beta testers have been sharing the screenshots of their videos being pumped up to [email protected] with HDR setting. The screenshot also showed that VP9 is integrated within iOS 14 but it's unclear if the codec is being decoded on a GPU or CPU.

First: MKBHD video, maxed out at 1080p, AVC1Second: 4K60 HDR video, maxed out at 2160p60 HDR, VP9Third: 8K60 HDR video, maxed out at 2160p60 HDR, VP9-Seems like iOS Youtube finally supports high res playback for VP9 codec pic.twitter.com/bfQr76WMGn

Either way, Apple haven't said anything about it yet and since it's still on beta, there's also a chance that it might not make it to the final release when iOS 14 becomes publicly available. It should be noted that selected iPhone models with OLED displays can bump up to 4K resolutions and there's no news from iPadOS 14 beta testers yet.

Even though Android phones have Google's VP9 codec integrated within, the majority of them also can't really go up to 4K resolutions. Anyway, if you wanna know more about iOS 14, you can read our news coverage right here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Apple applies for Removable Touchscreen Laptop Patent

Some of the more recent Apple patent applications have been really far out of this world, and the same could be said for this latest patent which files for a removable touchscreen laptop. In essence the patent files for a laptop (with all of the hardware located under the keyboard) and a touchscreen that can be removed and carried about while the operating system is streamed to the touchscreen from the laptop via a 60GHz ultrawideband format. While at first it sounds like Apple is copying the Asus Transformer Prime, in actuality this patent filing is more similar to the Asus Transformer AIO than the Transformer Prime. The only major difference is that the touchscreen display doesn't have any actual hardware of its own, so if you get out of range of the laptop, it will stop working. While this sounds interesting we're not sure how it could be useful in real life. If you're going to do a mobile presentation (one where you're walking a lot) it makes sense to have a fully operational tablet rather than a touchscreen display that stops working if you walk too far away from the laptop part of the unit. It could also be Apple's answer for a more powerful tablet for developers (who have often complained that most tablets are simply not powerful enough to handle what they do on a daily basis). Can anyone say Apple iPadBook?[Source]


The first kampungs to receive high speed internet will be in Perak

In efforts to make high speed internet accessible to everyone - even in rural areas, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has proposed to provide high-speed broadband in the rural areas of Perak. They will be the first state to introduce the National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (NFCP).

To be clear, the NFCP combines fiber optics and wireless connectivity in order to bring high speed internet to the rural areas of Malaysia. So far, the government handled project has been tested in Jasin, Malacca back in January. Residents from Taman Merbau Perdana, Taman Maju, Felda Tun Ghafar, the Jasin post office and municipal council  who participated in the trial had noted internet speeds of up to 1GBps. The trial had affected around 1100 households.

It is the NFCP’s aim to make sure that all Malaysians have access to high speed internet services at affordable prices. In addition, they also aim to support the development of the of the digital economy and the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

The project is expected to be launched by this year. As of right now, there are still a few things to iron out between the Perak government and TNB. As soon as that happens, the official announcement date will be released. Hopefully this will be a solution for those living in rural areas but having to pay high prices for slow internet. What do you think? Keep up with the latest tech news in Malaysia on TechNave.com!


The first look of OnePlus Nord has been revealed in a new teaser

After the announcement of the name was made, it looks like the OnePlus Nord will be showing up more often to hype us up before the launch. Today, the official promotional Instagram account of the device has uploaded a new teaser giving us a glimpse of the OnePlus Nord. However, we can barely see the design as the device is in motion in the teaser, but luckily Amazon India has posted up a still to give us a clearer look.

In the teaser, a woman slipped the silver OnePlus Nord into the pocket of her hot pink pants showing us a good colour contrast. Other than that, the long camera bump can also be seen on the device but the number of cameras is still not known at the moment. The device could come with three or four rear camera sensors. Besides the design and camera, a power button and the brand's regular slider can also be seen on the right side of the device.

We’re counting down to the launch of something big. A new direction, and one we’re pretty excited about to be honest. But at the heart? Pure OnePlus. #OnePlusNord #NewBeginnings #oneplus #india #oneplus_nord

A post shared by  OnePlusLiteZThing (@oneplus_nord) on Jul 3, 2020 at 12:10am PDT

To recap, the OnePlus Nord is going to be an upcoming budget smartphone from the brand. It is expected to house a Qualcomm's Snapdragon 765 chipset accompanied by a 6.4-inch OLED 90Hz display and a 4000mAh internal battery. The company has opened an official Instagram account to upload a 4-part documentary series to promote the device.

Let us know what you think about the design of the OnePlus Nord on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting smartphone updates.


The first notch-less and ‘full-screen’ iPhone may only come in 2024

Earlier this month, we reported on how Apple was successful in its patent application for an under-display Face ID technology. However, it seems that Apple would only be able to implement such a feature in 2024, making the iPhone 16 Pro potentially being the first ‘full-screen’ iPhone.

This is according to reliable tipster regarding everything Apple, Ming-Chi Kuo. Taking to his Twitter account, Kuo updated his recent thread discussing a notch-less iPhone, saying that the real full-screen iPhone will only come in another two years.

He further elaborated that high-end iPhones in 2024 would adopt an under-display front camera alongside the under-display Face ID. Hence, Apple is now hard at work to improve image signal processors (ISP) and machine-learning algorithms for imaging.

Both features are important so that the camera can deal with the low-light conditions created by its location beneath the display. Kuo expects Apple to improve the technology in time for the iPhone 16 lineup, though it will most probably be implemented inside the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.

However, do take this information with a grain of salt as nothing is confirmed as of yet. Though, given that Android smartphones have already come out with under-display cameras, the two-year estimation by Kuo may seem logical and spot on.

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


The first smartwatch made by vivo might look like this

These days, we are witnessing that smartphone brands are slowly entering the smartwatch business as well. A smartwatch not only will increase the product line, but it is also a great tech gadget to be bought along with a new smartphone. Earlier, we have heard rumours that vivo will be joining the competition by launching its first smartwatch. Until now, we finally can get a brief look at how the brand's smartwatch is going to look like.

According to pictures posted on Twitter by @_the_tech_guy, vivo's smartwatch will feature a round display with a tachymeter wrapped around it. On the right side, there are going to be two buttons for navigation purposes. It is also expected that the smartwatch will come with a heart rate sensor, and two contact pins for charging at the back.

The patent also suggests that the smartwatch will have quick-release straps, with vivo launching different materials and styles for consumers to choose from. Although the pictures can be quite convincing for the design of the upcoming vivo smartwatch, we still want to remind you that no official announcement has been made yet regarding the device. Therefore, take this with a pinch of salt and we believe that we'll get to see the real thing soon!

Let us know what you think about the design of vivo's smartwatch on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech gadget updates.


The fix for Apple iPhone 14 Pro camera rattling issue gets rolled out to users

Apple had a rocky start in launching the iPhone 14 series. Many have taken the issue of the rattling noise that the iPhone 14 Pro series makes to social media, demanding a fix. Thankfully, the Cupertino-based company was quick to release a statement regarding the issue and promised to bring the update for the bug fix soon, and it did.

The iOS 16.0.2 update has arrived with the changelog specifically mentioning that the issue has gotten fixed. If you don't know what's going on, some iPhone 14 Pro series users noticed that the 48MP camera was shaking and making a rattling noise when used with third-party camera apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. According to the source, it was due to the camera's sensor-shift stabilization functionality couldn't work properly inside these apps.

The Apple iPhone 14 series has started selling in Malaysia today, with telco companies including Celcom, Digi, U Mobile and Maxis offering their best plans for the users. Are you planning to get the new iPhone? Leave a comment to let us know, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


The fourth OnePlus Nord device is to be called Nord N1 5G

Last year, OnePlus had tried something new by introducing a series of mid-range smartphones to the market. Therefore, other than making flagship devices, the company will now be bringing budget ones under the Nord series as well. It is reported that a fourth installment is on the way and it's named Nord N1 5G.

So far, the Nord series has three models in the market that are the OnePlus Nord, Nord N10, and Nord N100. This new one is claimed to be the follow up of the Nord N10. With that said, we can expect the price to be lower than the standard Nord priced at RM1,799. For now, nothing else has been revealed regarding the device.

Since it's a follow up of the Nord N10, we could expect similar or upgraded tech specs for the Nord N1 5G. The Nord N10 is powered by Snapdragon 690 paired with 6GB of RAM. It also comes with a 64MP rear shooter, a 6.49-inch 90Hz LCD, and a 4,300mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging.

Let us know what you think about the upcoming OnePlus mid-range device on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest smartphone leaks.


The full specs & price of the iQOO 11 5G just got revealed on an official store

The iQOO 11 5G is going to launch soon tomorrow 8 December 2022 but it looks like we don't need to wait to see what are the features. On the official online store in Thailand, the device's full specs have been revealed so here's what we can expect.

Upon visiting the website, the iQOO 11 5G is coming with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. In addition, the E6 AMOLED display measures 6.78 inches and it will also support 2K (3200 x 1440 pixels). The refresh rate can go up to 144Hz.

Then to the cameras, there is a 16MP punch-hole front camera, whereas the rear camera module consists of a 50MP main camera with IOS support. There are also two more secondary cameras - an 8MP and 13MP sensor for the ultrawide and telephoto lens respectively.

We already know it will have the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, which would make the iQOO 11 5G the first phone in Malaysia to have it. Other than that, iQOO Malaysia has also confirmed that it has a 5000mAh battery with 120W FlashCharge technology.

In terms of pricing, the iQOO 11 5G was priced at 29,990 Thai Baht. That's around ~RM3756 after a direct conversion but we won't be surprised if the local price is more or less the same. The livestream will begin at 8 PM tomorrow on the iQOO Malaysia official Facebook page so stay tuned for our official news coverage soon. Only at TechNave.com.


The future is now. You can tie up your Nike shoes with your phone

Nike's previous self tying shoes, the 2016 HyperAdapt 1.0

Nike teased a video on Twitter which point to a very futuristic method of tying shoelaces. The video shows some athletes pressing on their phone before looking down in amazement which seems to indicate that their shoes were being tied. The final athlete in the video confirms that it is done via a smartphone when he asked, “So I can connect this to my phone?”.

So far no official product has been shown off during the video but we do know that the process can be loud judging from the mechanical whirring we heard in the video. Nike previously had self tying shoes named the HyperAdapt 1.0 from 2016 which had a button on the side of the shoes to tie them up. The 2016 HyperAdapt 1.0 were priced at USD$720 (~RM2949) but it speculated that these new upgraded version of the shoes which can be connected to your phone may be valued at slightly less than half of than the original price.

The game will never be the same.Tune in tomorrow at 8AM EST. @nikebasketball pic.twitter.com/4LrJGpPDY6

This move is a very impressive move by Nike as it adds inclusivity to those with disabilities who can’t tie shoelaces and it is a major plus now that people who are using their products no longer need to bend down in order to activate the button to tie their laces. Bravo to Nike! For more interesting innovations around the world, make sure you check back at TechNave.com!


The future looks bright as Huawei hits all the right notes with 36.9 billion CNY profit for 2015

Huawei has been on a roll recently, hitting all the right notes, resulting in a net profit of 36.9 billion CNY. While there were profits from the carrier and enterprise business groups, what should be noted was a 73% rise year on year from the consumer business group (they're the ones making the Huawei Mate 8, Huawei Nexus 6P, honor 7 Enhanced, honor 7, honor 5X, Huawei MateBook and just announced Huawei P9 and Huawei P9 Plus).

This global success is reflected in Huawei Malaysia as the recent Huawei Mate 8 launch saw a tightly orchestrated event pulled off with great content. This concentrated effort can also be seen in greater community presence from honor Malaysia as they launched the affordable honor 5X to Malaysia's masses. More devices seem to be coming as well, as their collaboration with Google has resulted in one of the few officially supported Nexus devices in Malaysia with the Google Nexus 6P. This trend of collaborating with great partners has resulted in the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus, where Huawei collaborated with Leica to create a new dual camera technology.

The recent Huawei Mate 8 launch in Malaysia saw the smartphone, the Huawei MediaPad M2 10.0 and Huawei Watch Jewel "ladies" smartwatch being announced concisely and succesfully.

So what does that mean for the rest of Malaysia? Well, if Huawei continue to follow their current device practices it could mean more affordable flagships like the RM2099 priced Mate 8 and powerful hardware in midrange devices like the honor 7 (which used an updated Kirin 935 processor from the Kirin 930 processor in the Huawei P8). Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group was also recently spotted as mentioning that future Huawei flagship phones will also use Leica cameras. Perhaps we may soon see an affordable Kirin 960 powered midrange device from Huawei or honor Malaysia with Leica cameras, but if Huawei continues to follow 2016 in their own footsteps for 2015, the future certainly looks very bright.


The future of next generation batteries?

In Malaysia, the battery is one of the top factors to look out for when buying a smartphone. In fact, almost every smartphone user has a power bank no matter how big their smartphone's battery capacity is, and the sad thing is we have no way of improving the longevity except using quick charge technology and other similar ways...or is it?

According to sources, engineers are trying out new methods for an environmental friendly batteries. From leaves to sugar, these methods and innovations are hoping to improve battery life and perform better. Let's take a look of what they are experimenting so far:

In the University of Maryland, some researchers are using oak leaves to serve as their batteries' negative terminal (anode). Why oak leaves? Because oak leaves can be heated to a 1000 degrees Celsius eliminating existing carbon structures, after that, electrolytes are introduced to the leaf's pores for absorption, resulting in a plant-based anode that behaves quite similar to the traditional battery components.

They are also trying out other natural materials, like banana peels, melon skins, peat moss and others. Professor Oak would be pretty impressed (yes, that's a Pokemon pun joke).

In terms of rechargeable batteries, Swinburn University (Australia) has discovered a new graphene-base battery with super charging abilities, not only that, but it has enough durability to last forever (virtually). If lithium is replaced with graphene, this could actually boost the charging speed fully in a few seconds, should this prove successful with further testing; it has the potential to reduce toxic wastage on the environment, it also cost less to produce graphene than lithium-ion batteries.

Meanwhile, somewhere in Virginia where a "sweet" experiment was carried out by a tech team, they developed a sugar-type battery that could last pretty long. According to their research, the reason why it could last so long is because of an element called Maltodextrin, which is a polysaccharide made out of partial hydrolysis of starch, it can be used as a fuel when isolated from the natural sugar; then releases electrons from there after combining with the air, generating electricity. Wow, talk about a biodegradable battery.

Moving on, at the University of California, an accidental discovery was made by Irvine and his team. The discovery was using gold and some new-fangled materials forged into a nanowire battery, basically, it's the battery using a thin core of gold on an electrode nanowires surrounded by layers of manganese dioxide and a Plexiglas-like electrolyte gel, protecting the battery.

So what's the difference between that and your typical lithium-ion battery? Well, the lithium-ion battery tends to degrade overtime, but not the gold one.

No one likes the term self-destruct after what happened with Samsung's latest product mishap, but in this case, a team from Iowa State University have designed a single-use battery that can be dissolved when triggered by light, heat or liquid. This innovation can decrease pollution drastically in the environment, and suitable for military applications, certain medical devices and so-called "transient" devices that use a power source for a finite amount of time.

An edible saltwater battery? It's not what you're thinking, but rather it means how the battery can be natural and eco-friendly by "eating" parts of the saltwater-based battery. Designed for large-scale jobs, the components inside the battery are composed of dirt, cotton, carbon and saltwater, all these materials are acting as an electrolyte solution. This is also perfect for business that relies on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, and is able to charged up with an off-peak grid power, saving money in the process.

So what do you think? Quite an exciting future isn't it? Stay tuned for more tech savvy articles from Technave.com.


Apple audio can't play Lossless Audio wirelessly

If you recall, Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio were added to Apple Music yesterday. But if you're hoping to enjoy them using Apple's audio products, you might be out of luck. From what we gathered online, Lossless Audio won't work with wireless audio.

According to 9to5Mac, an Apple spokesperson has claimed that Apple Music's new Lossless Audio feature won't work over Bluetooth. In other words, devices like the Apple AirPods and HomePod can't play Lossless Audio. But if you have an AirPods Max, you can use the cable to enable the feature on Apple Music. As for Spatial Audio, it should work normally for any Apple audio device that uses the Apple H1 or W1 audio chip.

The reason why Apple's Bluetooth audio devices can't play Lossless Audio is because of the codec. Apple's wireless devices only support AAC, while Lossless Audio mode requires a codec for ALAC. In general, Bluetooth devices don't support this format. Perhaps Apple's AirPods 3 or Beats Studio Buds would support this mode, but we're not sure about that yet.

Honestly, this probably isn't that big of an issue, as most audiophiles use wired headphones anyway. But with that said, have you been able to try out the new Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio yet? Share your thoughts about it in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


The games you need to watch out in 2020 as according to The Game Awards 2019

Xbox Series X wasn’t the only exciting thing that was announced at The Game Awards 2019. The video game award show has become a spot for the developers to give a sneak peek of their upcoming creations to the world of gaming.

With Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo coming together, the developers have revealed their works that are releasing on either one of these platforms. From CyberPunk 2077 to the Final Fantasy VII Remake, 2020 is definitely going to be a great year for gamers. Let’s find out what are other biggest announcements happened at the Oscar-equivalent award show for video games!

When there isn’t much news about Sony PlayStation 5 yet, the highly anticipated console has already gotten its first game. Gearbox Software, the studio that has worked on popular games like Borderlands and Half-Life announced a new game titled Godfall.

The fantasy role-playing game will be launching on the new console next year. Godfall will adopt a third-person perspective for gameplay. Players can choose to play solo, or team up with a friend or two for duo or trio co-op. As for the story, it will feature a fantasy looter-slasher focused on melee combat that set in a brand-new fantasy universe.

The studio that brought us PUBG has also announced something which we couldn’t quite catch. They released a teaser video featuring an eerie-looking forest with a person breathing heavily in the background. It’s hard to figure out which category the video game belongs to after watching the video.

The Creative Director of the company, Brendan Greene, stated that they are experimenting with new technologies and gameplay experiences. With the release of Prologue, the company aims to give players unique and memorable experiences. We can’t wait for what they have for us!

Riot Forge is a publishing label announced by Riot to collaborate with developers from all around the world to bring new League of Legends games to the player. Now, they finally announced the first games from the label at the award show and they are titled Ruined King and Convergence.

Both of the games feature stories from the League of Legends world. They will be focusing on story-driven, turn-based gameplay. It’s interesting to see the company are trying to expand the universe by working with other developers.

Now it’s CyberPunk 2077’s turn. The developer CD Projekt Red revealed they will be working with several famous artists to work on the video game’s soundtrack. The reason behind this is they believe music is one of the important elements of the gaming experience. Grimes, A$AP Rocky, Run the Jewels and Refused are among the artists who have been revealed to be working on the soundtrack.

At the award show, Square Enix announced they will be bringing the Final Fantasy-like 3DS game, Bravely Default, to Nintendo Switch next year. The game was acclaimed as one of the best RPGs.

This time, Bravely Default II will be featuring four-brand new heroes and a new world to explore. Bravely Default’s composer Revo will also be returning to work on the soundtrack that will complement your journey to search for four Crystals.

Following the shutdown of Telltale Games, many of their titles were being put back onto the shelves. Now, the company is back with new management and it looks like those cancelled projects will be resurrected. At the show, the studio announced they are working on a The Wolf Among Us sequel.

The Wolf Among Us 2 will continue the story of exploring the fairy tale universe of the Fables comic series from DC Comics. If you have never tried out the first The Wolf Among Us, it is available on Epic Game Store for free now only from 12 to 19 of December 2019.

The latest Fast & Furious game focused on team-based action game built around heists. It is also bringing back some of the main cast from the films as well. Fast & Furious Crossroads will be launched on PC, PS4, and Xbox One in May 2020.

The action-adventure stealth game was first scheduled to launch in 2020. Now, its trailer has been released and revealed more detail about the game. Ghost of Tsushima will feature open-world gameplay that allows players to explore the Tsushima Island as a Samurai.

During The Game Awards 2019, Gears Tactics received a new trailer and it was announced to be released on 28 April 2020. The game was first announced at E3 2018, but we didn’t get to know more about it until now.

It is a real-time strategy game that focuses on the prequel that takes place 12 years before the original Gears of War. The game will be coming to Steam, Windows 10 and Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Another game from Square Enix has also become one of the highlights at the video game award show. The Final Fantasy VII Remake’s trailer was first shown to give us a new look at Cloud Strife.

The game will be launching on PS4 on 3 March 2020, and it is said to be hitting other platforms as well in 2021 although it has not been confirmed yet. Find out more information about the game at the official site!

Are you excited for all these games to come out in 2020? Let us know what you think on our Facebook page! For more gaming news, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The gaming smartphone gamers have been waiting for, the Razer Phone 2, is finally coming to Malaysia on 15 January!

We’ve missed out on the original Razer Phone but we’re not missing out on the Razer Phone 2! 15th of January is the date Razer has teased for the iconic gaming smartphone to be launched here in Malaysia.

The Razer Phone 2 features a 5.72 inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with anti-fingerprint protection and UltraMotion technology. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 which is kept cool by the Vapor Chamber Cooling System. In addition, its tech specs include 8GB RAM and 64GB internal storage which is expandable up to 1TB, Dolby Atmos and 24 bit USB USB-C  DAC dual front facing stereo speakers.

The smartphone is also water resistant and has a lit up Chroma RGB logo in the back that everyone has been begging for. Camera-wise, we can expect it to be better than its predecessor with a dual rear setup of 12MP OIS f/1.75 lens + 12MP telephoto f/2.6 lens dual PDAF rear cameras and an 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera. To make things even better, this phone supports wireless charging, packs a 4000mAh battery capacity and a side mounted fingerprint scanner.

To be honest, like any other Razer item, this phone is severely overhyped from how it looks thus far. The lack of peripherals compared to other gaming smartphones such as the ASUS ROG and even the HONOR Play does make the phone a little less desirable. However, we’ll have to wait and see how this smartphone fares compared to the rest before we’ll comment any further. Are you excited for the phone to be out in Malaysia? For more news on the latest gaming smartphones, make sure you check out website, TechNave.com!


The global MIUI 13 brings Liquid Storage, Smart Balance for battery life improvement and more

Besides launching the global version of the Redmi Note 11 last night, Xiaomi also brought the global MIUI 13 onto the stage. The new MIUI will come pre-installed on Redmi Note 11 devices, and it's also expected to run on the upcoming Xiaomi 12 series. Now, let's dive into the features that will serve along with the UI update.

The company has presented four new highlight features, including Liquid Storage, Atomized Memory, Focused Algorithms, and Smart Balance. Liquid Memory is a technology that reduces fragmentation by actively managing the stored data. Xiaomi says that it improves defragmentation efficiency by up to 60-percent. Meanwhile, Atomized Memory will be in charge of RAM optimization, which closes inactive background processes more efficiently.

Don't worry if you missed last night's launch event. Here is a 90-second recap video of the event for your reference. #MIUI13 #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/FfvHHGrRHj

Furthermore, Focused Algorithms prioritizes the running app by giving it faster speed and higher performance, while Smart Balance finds the balance between performance and power consumption by extending overall battery life up to 10-percent in MIUI 13. Additionally, Xiaomi also added the new Sidebar as a handy tool for multitasking. It allows users to access their favourite apps with just a simple swipe.

What do you think about all these features from the global version of Xiaomi MIUI 13? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech reports.


The global PC market is seeing its “steepest decline” in over two decades

It is quite common knowledge that global PC sales have been decreasing for quite some time now, though you’d be quite surprised at its current state of decline. Get this, worldwide PC shipments have seen the steepest decline since analyst firm Gartner began tracking the market in the mid-1990s with the decline in the third quarter of 2022 representing the fourth consecutive quarter of the year-over-year decline worldwide.

As reported by TechRadar, PC shipments in the third quarter of this year amounted to 68 million units. While the number doesn’t seem that bad on its own, it is actually a 19.5 per cent decrease from the same quarter last year.

Gartner, the firm that made the analysis on this decline attributed it to several factors. Its Director Analyst, Mikako Kitagawa said that one of the reasons being the “lack of need as many consumers had purchased new PCs in the last 2 years”. Moreover, geopolitical and economic uncertainties also played a role, whereby the business side has become more selective, with IT spending and PCs not being the top priority.

However, Kitagawa noted that the PC sales slump doesn’t seem to have an equal impact on all manufacturers. Gartner found that Acer’s sales suffered the worst decline (23.7& between year-on-year), followed by Lenovo (22.8%) and HP (23.3%). On the other side of the spectrum, Apple is the manufacturer that held up the best, dropping just 5.8%.

So, what do you guys think of the slump in PC sales? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


The global variant of HUAWEI nova 8 features Kirin 820E chipset instead of Kirin 985

The HUAWEI nova 8 announced back in December 2020 has finally appeared in another country outside of China. However, it looks like the global variant might have one of its tech specs changed. Instead of a Kirin 985 chipset, the nova 8 for Russia relies on the Kirin 820E for performance.

Both two of the mentioned chipsets are based on the 7nm process. The Kirin 820E has six cores with three Cortex-A76 at 2.22 GHz and three Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz. For GPU, it uses the Mali-G57. Besides the chipset, it is said that all the other tech specs remain the same as the Chinese variant of nova 8.

To recap, the nova 8 sports a 6.57-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and an under-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, it packs a 3,800mAh that supports a 66W wired fast charge. For photography, there's a quad-camera setup with a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide unit and a couple of 2MP shooters for depth and macro. On the front, it has a 32MP selfie camera housed in a single punch hole.

Do you want the nova 8 to come to Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone updates.


The global variant of the Redmi 9T could be a rebadged of China's Redmi Note 9 4G

Based on a statement by Twitter user @Sudhandshu1414, it seems that the global variant of the Redmi 9T will most likely be a rebadged Redmi Note 9 4G that’s exclusively available in China. While not much is known in regards to the release date and local pricing of the global variant, this does give us a better idea on what to expect when the smartphone is unveiled here.

In terms of the tech specs, the smartphone is expected to come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB internal storage, as well as a 6000mAh internal battery which supports up to 18W fast charging. Camera-wise, it has a 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera setup at the rear while the front has an 8MP selfie camera.

As per info obtained from FCC, Xiaomi will launch Redmi Note 9 4G (China) as Redmi 9T (M2010J19SG) in global markets. Redmi 9T will have an additional 2MP Macro sensor & slightly different camera module, rest all specs should be similar to Redmi Note 9 4G (China)#Redmi9T pic.twitter.com/BgXYRppCxl

As for the pricing, we can expect the device to be priced around RM1000, which is quite affordable if you take into account the specs you are getting. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Xiaomi has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date and local pricing for now. What are your thoughts on the Redmi 9T being a rebadged version of China’s Redmi Note 9 4G? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


The global version of Redmi Note 11 could bring different design with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs

The Redmi Note 11 series has recorded an impressive sale of 500,000 units today during 11.11 in China. Therefore, with such achievement, it's no doubt that Xiaomi will bring the devices to the global market in the future. The latest information has arrived and claims that the global version of the Redmi Note 11 might be very different from the Chinese variants.

According to the source, the global Redmi Note 11 could sport a completely new design. Besides that, it might also ditch the MediaTek Dimensity chips and use Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoCs. Tipster Chun from Twitter reveals that the company might go for the new Snapdragon 778G Plus and Snapdragon 695.

It's weird for the company to switch up the design since the Chinese Redmi Note 11 does look good, at least to us. Furthermore, the current Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus also came with the ultimate 120W charging, so let's hope that the global version of the device will live up to that standard. Xiaomi has not yet given any information on the release, and we should also take this news with a pinch of salt.

Would you like Xiaomi to release the global version of Redmi Note 11, or you're good with POCO's rebranded device? Let us know the answer by leaving a comment and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone news.


The government has set up a committee to investigate on the "hacking" of MCMC's Twitter account

Following the hilarious tweeting comments on the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC)'s Twitter page just some time ago, the group has just announced that they have set up a committee for the Investigation of Improper Trial Case in 2014 on their Twitter account. The committee is chaired by Deputy Secretary-General (Telecommunication Infrastructure and Digital Economy), Tan Chuan Ou and four members.

From the press statement, the committee's job is to conduct a detailed investigation starting today on the "issue of indecent hacking" of MCMC Twitter account. The investigation will go through with the examination of documents, rules, operating methods and parties involved as well as the possibility of elements of abuse or malpractice.

KKMM tubuh jawatankuasa siasatan kes ciapan tidak senonoh @kkmm_gov @DMM064 @saifuddinabd https://t.co/CDskxQCvJ2 pic.twitter.com/qpLbhv0XXd

As such, appropriate action such as disciplinary action, surcharge, police report or report to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) or civil action in court against the parties will happen if there is "negligence or misconduct in this issue". Apparently, the investigation would be also carried out transparently and report the results to the Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.

In case you missed it, MCMC's old tweeted vulgar (and funny) posts were dug out and it's said that the account was bought from a teenager who had a lot of followers. Personally, setting up the committee team to investigate this case is unnecessary because the account can't be hacked with old tweets that existed. But oh well, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


The government will decide on the extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO) on 10 April!

The extended Movement Control Orders (MCO) have been going on for 17 days and it will be ending on 14 April which is two more weeks from now. The government will decide if Malaysia’s conditions are safe to end it or continue further on the extension on 10 April.

Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said they are still pending the input from the Ministry of Health (MOH) on the extension of MCO as Putrajaya has not made any decision yet. Health director-general Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah mentioned that it is still too early to tell whether the infection rate in the country is getting better or not although we have early signs of improvement. The government is focusing on flattening the curve of the infection rate over the next two weeks.

He also explained that the government’s focus on “flattening the curve” is to give hospitals enough breathing room to cope and manage the patients because if there were an exponential spike in cases, the current medical facilities and institutions in Malaysia would not be able to cope with the situation. The 3 areas that have been put under EMCO are Menara One CIty in Kuala Lumpur, Villages in Simpang Renggam Kluang, and also Sungai Lui in Hulu Langat.

With that said, let’s hope for the best in the coming two weeks and continue to do our part to stay home and keep our hygiene well taken care of. Do you expect an extension on the MCO? Do let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more local news updates on TechNave.com.


The government will increase eWallet allowance from RM50 to RM100 for Malaysian students

So this just came in - according to sources, Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has decided to increase the eWallet allowance of RM50 to RM100. 1.1 million Malaysian students are now eligible and Bernama also confirmed this news just a while ago on their Twitter page.

So what was the reason? Well, the report said that our Finance Minister took some advice from some Congress members as well as the Ministry of Higher Education. With that, the government decided to take action on increasing the allowance that we just mentioned. Initially, Malaysian students who are in the age of 18-20 would still only receive RM50 via eWallet but that is changed and updated. This even includes students over the age of 20.

Program eBelia ditingkatkan kepada RM100 seorang dan diperluas kepada 1.1 juta mahasiswa - @tzafrul_aziz @MOFmalaysia @KBSMalaysia pic.twitter.com/XkmYkBoDm8

In another related news, the Finance Minister also announced that the i-Sinar will be expanded with up to RM10,000 EPF withdrawal. In his statement, this would financially assist 8 million depositors who are struggling in this period, especially those with decreased salary. We expect more detailed plan on the eWallet distribution next year so do stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


Apple awarded new patent for wearable that detect gestures by scanning your veins

Wearables that can scan our veins? That sounds like some futuristic stuff, but technology is always advancing and Apple is has been awarded a new patent for a 'vein scanning device'. Supposedly, this wearable would be a watch that can scan a user's veins for gesture and finger recognition.

According to AppleInsider, an Apple Watch like this would be able to detect hand gestures by scanning the veins in our wrist. The patent describes a new system that can capture images of the user's veins in the wrist, thereby deciding whether a particular action or gesture is being performed. Based on how the user's veins are in specific hand positions, the system can more accurately guess what gesture they are may perform.

If that sounds complicated, basically what the device will do is predict what you might do by 'reading' your veins. For example, you may be lifting your arm to a position where you can see it and the watch will turn on automatically so you can read the time. There's probably going to be some machine learning aspect to it, so a chipset with AI capabilities may be included for such a device. Of course, new types of sensors would be required too.

Mind you, patents don't always turn into real products and this particular one sounds difficult to implement. But what do you think about the concept? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


The highest Realme 3 Pro variant is now RM999...FOREVER

Today, Realme Malaysia just surprised us with an announcement. Instead of what we thought was a casual media gathering at Sunway Pyramid, the company unveiled that the Realme 3 Pro will be priced for just RM999 and permanently. This applies to the 6GB + 128GB model only, as the other 4GB + 64GB model remains as RM899.

Initially priced for RM1099 back in May 2019, this smartphone is not so bad in terms of the tech specs to price ratio. In case you're wondering, the Realme 3 Pro (6GB + 128GB) model features a 6.3-inch Dewdrop Display with a 25MP front camera on the notch on top, along with a dual 16MP + 5MP rear camera and a fingerprint sensor behind, as well as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset, a big 4045mAh battery (w/ VOOC 3.0 technology), ColorOS 6 based on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box, and even a 960FPS Slow-Mo feature.

To add on to that, Realme Malaysia is also offering their fans and the public a huge variety of prizes and exciting activities at the Dare To Leap event, where they can participate three different challenges to win some smartphones for free and a 2-days-1-night stay at a five-star hotel - the Lexus Hibiscus Port Dickson. You can stop by to check it out if you are interested.

The phone should be coming in Carbon Gray, Nitro Blue and Lightning Purple as well. Gotta say, this is a pretty good deal to get one now if you're on a budget. Stay tuned for more Realme news at TechNave.com.


The highest variant of realme GT 2 Pro offers a 1TB storage option

The realme GT 2 Pro has been gaining a lot of attention even before the launch. Not long ago, the device's live image got spotted and revealed the use of an under-display camera. Of course, it is also going to get powered by the latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip. Until now, we have another feature on the list, and it's a 1TB internal storage.

It's not usual to see Android smartphone makers offering a 1TB option. This time, since realme is going all out for its upcoming flagship device, it might as well add another spec that is deemed as a 'flagship spec' to the GT 2 Pro. The information came from reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal regarding the most premium realme flagship to date that the CEO has promised.

To recap, the realme GT 2 Pro could also offer a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. There are LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage as well with 125W UltraDart charging and Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12. It's said to have a triple-camera setup on the back that houses a 50MP 1/1.5 Sony IMX766 main module, a 50 MP ultrawide shooter, and a telephoto lens.

The launch of the realme GT 2 Pro should be around the corner, but we really can't wait to see it after hearing all these rumours. Let us know what you think about the device by dropping a comment. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more smartphone reports.


The honor 10 is now available on Vmall and Shopee for RM1599 with RM300 bundle gifts!

Two days ago, honor Malaysia launched their flagship smartphone - the honor 10 and it is now available on Shopee and VMall for RM1599 after a special RM100 rebate cash-back (due to the incoming 0% GST soon next month), plus up to RM300 worth of bundled gifts.

The honor 10 comes with a 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM variant and AI Camera capabilities on top of the eye-catching aurora design. Still packing in the flagship level Kirin 970 processor with Neural-network Processing unit, the honor 10 has a 16MP (f/1.8) + 24MP (f/1.8) dual AI rear camera with a 24MP front camera, compact body and 5.84-inch full HD+ display.

Here's a recap of the honor 10's tech-specs:

Do check out our review of the honor 10 with a hands-on video  to know more about the "AIMAZING" (honor's tagline) features of the device. With the current offered price at RM1599, it's definitely a good deal.

So if you want a piece of this, you may get it now at Shopee and VMall. Better act swiftly, as we know there is limited stock for the bundle gifts.


The honor 5X and honor 7 Enhanced will be available in Malaysia starting from 16 February 2016

While the honor 5X and honor 7 Enhanced Edition were both previously launched as well as priced in Malaysia, there was only a pre-order for the honor 5X with no release date for the honor 7 Enhanced. The folks at honor Malaysia have since cleared thad up announcing that the metal frame, fingerprint sensor equipped smartphones will be available tomorrow on 16 February 2016 at 12pm.

The honor 5x still packs in an RM899 price tag for the grey and silver versions, while the gold coloured version is going for RM939. The honor 7 Enhanced Edition brings better tech specs like 32GB of storage and NFC over the honor 7 at RM1499. Deliveries for the honor 5X pre-order will be done on 19 February 2016, so you won't have to wait long.


The honor 5X has sold 3000 units and counting, get yours now!

This just in from our friends at honor Malaysia, but it looks like the honor 5X has sold an impressive 3000 units as of 5pm today. The pre-order for the honor 5X opened today at 12pm over VMALL.my, Lazada and DirectD with this number very likely set to rise higher, at least while stocks last. The honor 5X brings a number of features and tech specs to Malaysian users such as a premium metal body, fingerprint sensor and 5.5-inch full HD display for just RM899 for the grey and silver versions, while the gold coloured version is going for RM939. Check out our tech specs and hands-on video below but if you're interested, better get it now. The honor 5X will be delivered on 19 February 2016 so you'll get yours by the end of the week.


The honor 5X is the top pick of the best of CES 2016

The recent CES 2016 saw a number of new devices and smartphones being announced and the upcoming honor 5X was one of the top picks from various tech media. This included Android Central, Gotta Be Mobile, Tom's Guide, PC Mag.com, PhoneArena.com, CRN.com and Android Authority. While there is still no official Malaysia pricing just yet, the honor 5X is due for its Malaysia debut next week on 26 January 2016. Currently, the honor 5X offers tech specs that include a full metal build, fingerprint sensor, 5.5-inch full HD display, 13MP rear camera and more for just $199 (RM853). Check out what these media had to say about the honor 5X below:

At $199.99 unlocked, Huawei's Honor 5X looks like an amazing value. With its all-metal body, sharp main camera, 5.5-inch screen and fingerprint sensor, it feels like a $350 phone. In fact, it's very similar to Huawei's own $349 GX8. Squint a little, and it looks just as nice as $500-$600 phones like LG's G4 and Huawei's Mate 8. We've seen several intriguing phones here at CES, from an Android-powered flip phone to a screaming-fast Chinese phablet, but the incredible value for money here means the Honor 5X is the one most likely to push the U.S. market forward, breaking Americans away from their carriers' lineups, and opening them up to the huge world’of unlocked phones. – Sascha Segan, PC Mag.com

‘It's hard to find a better smartphone value. For $199, the Honor 5X from Huawei packs a vibrant 5.5-inch display, a useful fingerprint sensor and a generously sized battery into a solid metal body. You can assign specific shortcuts to each finger that you lay on the sensor, so calling your favorite contact is as easy as putting your finger on your phone. Security features, such as Privacy Protected, hide your sensitive pics, apps and messages from prying eyes. Plus, the 13-megapixel rear camera and 5-MP front camera are great additions for the price.’ - Tom's Guide CES 2016 Awards: Best Smartphone: Honor 5X