Huawei sets the bar high for technological innovations with the Mate 20 series

When Huawei revealed their new Huawei Mate 20 series consisting of the Huawei Mate 20, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Huawei Mate 20X and Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20RS, what was our reaction? The short answer was: “WOW. Huawei are now setting the bar high!”. With plenty of world’s first’s in their new Mate 20 series Huawei are poised to take the leading position in technological innovations, particularly for smartphones. See why we think so below.

Previously, Apple were the ones to set the bar when it came to smartphone and mobile device innovation, but with the Huawei Mate 20 series Huawei takes this bar firmly and sets the standard as high as it can go. World’s first 7nm dual NPU powered AI-driven Kirin 980 chipset? Check. New LEICA Triple lens camera with AI Cinema mode video recording functions? Check. A whole slew of world’s firsts like wireless reverse charging, wireless easy projection, graphene cooling, nano memory cards and more? Check.

With the Mate 20 series, Huawei is now the smartphone manufacturer to watch and compare against, which hopefully means more innovation from other smartphone brands especially if Huawei continues to maintain this momentum (which certainly seems so). This time around Huawei came out with a Mate device each designed for a specific user, from the traditionalist Mate 20 with its 3.5mm audio jack and flat 6.53-inch FHD+ display to the 6.39-inch 2K+ dual curved edge display Mate 20 Pro (the first dual curved edge display device from Huawei!).

The Mate 20X seems to be Huawei’s big experiment this year with its 7.21-inch FHD+ display, Graphene Cooling System and M Pen stylus support. Unlike the previous Mate 10 series, there’s a clearer distinction between each Mate 20 device as even the Porsche Design Mate 20RS is now the Mate 20 to get if you need up to 8GB RAM and 512GB of storage rather than be just the premium leather coated Mate 20.

Our first close look at the Huawei Mate 20 series

It is intriguing that Huawei have announced features like the unique wireless reverse charging in the Mate 20 Pro. It implies that Huawei are confident in the Mate 20 Pro’s energy efficiency enough that you can use the 4200 mAh battery in the device as a charger or powerbank. Perhaps the Kirin 980 with dual NPU is doing some AI power management as well in the background.

It could also mean that Huawei are planning to come out with some accessories that can be charged wirelessly such as the rumoured wireless Apple Airpod-like Freepod headsets (which didn’t get announced yet). Maybe even the Huawei Watch GT or the TalkBand B5 or even the M Pen (with a suitable wireless attachment of course). What wireless accessory would you like to reverse charge with the Mate 20 Pro?

See all the technological innovations including reverse wireless charging!

Against all expectations, Huawei revamped their triple rear camera with the LEICA powered Matrix Camera system, replacing the 20MP monochrome camera with an ultra wide angle camera. Now, most wide angle cameraphones we’ve seen so far have been less than 10MP, so a 20MP sensor means clearer details and higher resolution yet still wider angle shots than the norm, perfect for landscapes and group photos. Huawei have also included super macro mode which now lets you take close-up shots as close as 2.5cm and while our initial shots with it have been awesome we’ll be able to tell you more about that soon.

While photography certainly seems to have not been forgotten, Huawei have responded to criticism of their previous devices video capabilities with AI features for video recording like AI Cinema mode. Featuring 5 film filters that work while recording video in realtime such as fresh, suspense, vintage, background blur and AI colour, these video modes complement the existing AIS (AI Stabilization) to ensure that video recording stays smooth.

With rumours abound about Apple offering their Pencil stylus support for their next iPhones (nope, they didn’t :( ), Huawei did just that by offering M Pen stylus support for their larger Mate 20X. If Huawei can do that for the game oriented Mate 20X we expect that it can also be enabled for the more business oriented Mate 20 Pro, perhaps with coming updates.

For those who don’t know, graphene is currently one of the most expensive materials in the world, and to feature it in a smartphone like the Mate 20X just for its cooling properties means that Huawei could have come up with a more efficient way to make graphene. Graphene is also known as one of the world’s strongest materials, so could the Mate 20X stop a bullet or 2 when it comes to Malaysia in November? Will we see a fully graphene body phone from Huawei in the future? How about a super cool graphene battery?

40W super charge is super fast and super safe!

Of all these new features, we have to admit that the 40W supercharging 0.01 percent of the battery every half second has got to be one of the most impressive things we’ve ever seen. To top it all off, Huawei have ensured that the battery is completely safe with reassurance from TUV Rheinland.

Say what you will about turning your smartphone into a desktop (we’ve been using the Mate 10 Pro for that for months!) but wireless easy projection was also rumoured to be a technological innovation set for other smartphone brands… next year! As Huawei continues to set the pace, we can only expect more and more great things from wireless easy projection but we’ll have more to say on that soon.

As long as you have a miracast capable display (or a miracast dongle) you can get your own PC-like desktop, no wires attached!

The 24MP 3D front cameras are no less intriguing as you can now 3D scan objects from real life. While the 3D Live object AR is definitely fun, there’s other far reaching possibilities like 3D Printing or scanning a piece of furniture that you like and seeing how it might fit in your home. Considering that this was one of the rumoured killer features of the next iPhone (2019) and you can see why we’re really looking forward to exploring just what else the Mate 20 series can do.

Huawei also revealed other intriguing technologies like Huawei Share 3.0, which could make the Huawei Mate 20 series work even better with say a Huawei MateBook laptop like the MateBook X Pro or MateBook D. So, without a doubt, Huawei are definitely pushing the boundaries of technological innovation on all fronts and we expect there to be a whole lot more we haven’t uncovered just yet. However, we won’t be able to tell you more for sure until we test it out ourselves, so stay tuned for that at TechNave.com and thank you very much for reading or you can check it out for yourself at the sales launch tomorrow.

There's a lot more features like this HiVision just waiting to explore in the Huawei Mate 20 series

Get the Huawei Mate 20 for RM2799 or the Huawei Mate 20 Pro for RM3599 at the roadshow sales launch tomorrow!


ASUS ROG to host PUBG Gathering 2018 in Plaza Low Yat

Are you an avid PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) fan? Well, here's some awesome news. ASUS Republic of Gamers has announced a three-day PUBG gathering which will be held at ROG concept store in Plaza Low Yat. Separated on three dates - 24, 31 of March and 7 April 2018, the gathering event will start at 2PM until 6PM with ROG ambassadors and exclusive prizes to be won!

During the event day, participants will get to challenge a ROG Ambassador (depending on the day) to stand a chance to win an exclusive Ambassador signed mousepad. On top of that, they also get to win some ROG merchandises from a lucky draw and other challenge prizes. In addition, if you plan to purchase a selected model at the ROG Concept Store, you will be granted a RM200 rebate voucher (valid from 19 March - 8 April 2018). A Limited Edition ROG G-Shock watch will showcase during this event as well.

Event Date + ROG KOL appearance: 24 March 2018 (Ying Tze), 31 March 2018 (Josette) & 7 April 2018 (Christina Xiao Ting)

If you're interested to join the event, you can head over here for the registration link and join ROG's official Facebook Event page here. Good luck and have fun!

p/s - Btw, chicken dinner is conveniently nearby since KFC is just next to the ROG concept store. Also, PUBG Mobile is also now available on Google Play Store and Apple Store for free! You're welcome.


Huawei shipped 108 million smartphones for #3 in the world, more collaborations coming in 2016

Apart from the Huawei Mate 8 and other CES 2016 announcements, Huawei also revealed that they managed to ship 108 million smartphones for 2015, gaining the #3 position in the global smartphone market and the top smartphone position in China. Revenues were more than $20 billion for 2015, almost a 70 percent increase over 2014.

Huawei attributes this success to continuous collaborations made with other top brands such as Google (resulting in the Huawei Nexus 6P), Swarovski (resulting in new Huawei Watch designs)  and Harmon Kardon (resulting in the MediaPad M2 tablets). Here in Malaysia, Huawei not only rolled out the Nexus 6P, Mate S and Honor 7 but also started off their Smart City solution. According to Huawei, 2016 will involve more collaborations, building upon the momentum of their achievements in 2015.


Huawei silently added two new fitness bands on their website

Huawei has silently revealed two new fitness bands on their website today, simply called as the Huawei Band 2 and Band 2 Pro, these are your typical wearables to measure your exercise regime data such as speed, direction, distance, pace and heartbeats. But there is something new to offer to consumers.

Called the V02 Max measuring, what it does is the analyses the maximum rate of oxygen from the user's body, transferring it to the muscles becoming a source of energy. How accurate is it? According to reports, it's 95% which isn't so bad. Another feature add-on is the Training Effect, this one will analyse how the certain type of exercise session affects your fitness level and can also give you an estimated recovery time before your next exercising task.

Besides that, below is the list of what else the Band 2 and Band 2 Pro can do:

No price or availability was mention though, stay tuned for that at TechNave.com.


Huawei silently released a red and blue Mate 9 variant online

In the midst of Huawei busy promoting their newest Pantone Greenery and Dazzling Blue on the P10 and P10 Plus series, the company silently added two more colours to the Mate 9 in China, which happens to be Red Agate and Topaz Blue.

Those two colours aren’t exactly new, since they were appeared before in the P8 and P9 series. And as according to their official flagship store, Jingdong.com in China, the Red Agate and Topaz Blue are only for the 4GB + 64GB model for 3899 Yuan which is around RM2455, it’s also slotted for 14 May 2017. The tech-specs remains the same with no changes.

With this, there are now eight different colours for the Mate 9. Would you like those colour addition to the Mate 9 in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei smartphones with Harmony OS could be on the way

Harmony OS was first introduced at last year's Huawei Developer's Conference

Earlier this month, Huawei CEO Yu Chengdong announced that its upcoming smartwatch will feature Harmony OS. He also mentioned that other products, including smartphones, will start using the OS too. Now, sources suggest that smartphones with Harmony OS could appear sooner than later.

According to ITHome (in Chinese), news from the company's supply chain is that Huawei smartphones with Harmony OS may be launched soon. Despite the lack of news, Huawei has not given up making phones with its in-house operating system. Mobile operating systems need to support lots of apps to get wider adoption rates. As the Huawei Mobile Services improves, Huawei would be more confident with releasing phones with the Harmony OS.

Huawei envisioned Harmony OS as the common OS for its product ecosystem

Of course, there was no launch window mentioned whatsoever, so it's best to consider this piece of news as more speculative than truth. But Huawei is expected to introduce new Kirin chipsets and its Mate 40 series at IFA 2020, which is when the company could make an announcement.

But what do you think about this? Could Huawei smartphones with Harmony OS be coming soon and will they be competitive? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates like this.


Huawei sold more than 1000 units of Nova 3i in IOI City Mall on Day 1

Huawei has announced that they have sold up to 1000 units of the Huawei Nova 3i on day one of sales during their consumer roadshow at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya. There were more than 1000 customers who lined up as early as 8AM in the morning to get their hands on the device which is priced at RM1249 and it comes equipped with the world’s first AI powered Quad camera system.

In terms of tech specs, the Huawei Nova 3i is running on a HiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, dual 16MP + 2MP rear camera setup, 24MP + 2MP front facing selfie camera, 6.3-inch display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, and it is powered by a 3340mAh non-removable battery. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei sold more than 200 million smartphones in 2018, outselling the previous year by more than 40 million

Huawei consumer BG has announced that the Chinese manufacturer has sold more than 200 million smartphones in the year of 2018, outselling 2017 by nearly 50 million units, pulling ahead of Apple in terms of sales 3 quarters in a row, retaining its number 2 spot as the second best smartphone brand internationally. This is largely due to the “out-of-the-box” thinking and design philosophy that Huawei did in order to design and manufacture their smartphones while retaining a "consumer-centric" focus on innovation.

For example, the Huawei P20 Pro is the first smartphone of its kind to come equipped with a 40MP + 20MP + 8MP image sensor in the rear. Not only that, but the aforementioned device was also ranked number 1 on DxOMark’s camera-centric website with a score of 109.

As of the time of this writing, the Huawei P20 Pro has not been dethroned yet from its number 1 spot ever since it was listed on 27 March 2018. If you are interested, we’ve also done a video guide on how to take stunning pictures with the P20 Pro.

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro, on the other hand, introduces the world’s first reverse wireless charging technology which allows the phone to act as a portable Powerbank that can charge other devices that support the Qi Charging standard. Not only that, the device also comes equipped with the world’s first 7nm chipset, namely the HiSilicon Kirin 980 which is also fitted with dual NPU (Neural-network Processing Units).

Huawei Mate 20 series launch in Malaysia

Alongside the launch, the Mate 20 Pro also comes with the new and improved EMUI 9.0 which you can check out in our top 10 list on how to improve your user experience while using it. It is also best to mention that even though the device has only been released for a little more than 2 months, it has already sold more than 5 million units worldwide.

Lastly, the Huawei Nova 4 which is due to come out next year continues the legacy of being the smartphone that is catered towards a younger audience, as it is more heavily focused towards the design, fashionability and the camera.

Speaking of the camera, the recent Huawei Nova 3 comes with various features that would make you look as if you have your very own paparazzi crew. Here's a guide and some picture samples, if you're interested of course. By the end of this year, the Nova series has sold more than 65 million units worldwide, making it the best selling smartphone series ever developed by Huawei.

Huawei Nova 3 launch in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur

On another note, Huawei's sister brand Honor is also well received by many due to the fashionable, yet functional smartphones such as the Honor 10 as well as the Honor V10. Moving forward, 2019 is definitely a year to look forward to as Huawei will be releasing the Huawei Nova 4, Huawei P30 series as well as what could be the first Huawei foldable phone. For more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei soon to launch P30 Pro New Edition, comes with Google apps

It's not often that you see companies release new variants to an old device, not when a new model for the series has already launched. But it's not such a bad idea for Huawei, which has decided to do so for the P30 series that is only over a year old. Following the launch of the P30 Lite New Edition earlier this year, Huawei will soon be launching the P30 Pro New Edition.

The news was revealed (thanks, Huawei Central!) when Huawei Germany introduced a promotional campaign for the Huawei P30 series. Interestingly enough, the promo's T&C page listed the P30 Pro New Edition as part of it. This suggests that the phone will be launched within the campaign period, which is from 15 May 2020 to 4 June 2020.

Upon comparing the Huawei P30 Lite with the P30 Lite New Edition, you'll notice that the major difference is in camera setup. So, the P30 Pro New Edition should also have mostly the same specs as the P30 Pro, including the use of a Kirin 980 chipset, 8GB RAM, up to 512GB internal storage, and 4200mAh battery. However, we can expect the rear cameras to have higher resolution, while the display may get a higher refresh rate as well.

The biggest reason for launching a new variant to the P30 series is that it has been given the license to use Google Mobile Services. This is a good option for Huawei as the device is not that old and they can sell it for more affordable prices, which would make it a more attractive deal for many. Many people just want a Huawei device that comes with Google apps, so that's another point in favour of this move.

We're not sure how effective Huawei's strategy would be, but you can't deny that the demand wouldn't be zero. Having said that, would you buy the P30 Pro New Edition if it's made available here? What would make you go for it over the P30 Pro that was launched last year? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Huawei teams up with Maxis offering Huawei Watch 2 & P10 / Mate 9 Zerolution Bundles starting from RM78/month

Today, Huawei Malaysia has announced their collaboration with Maxis offering customers a new bundle promo that comprises of a brand new Huawei Watch 2, along with a Huawei P10 or Mate 9 from as low as RM78 a month. Below is the table of Maxis Zerolution Huawei bundle promo:

Whether if it is MaxisONE 158 or 188, all four monthly payments will come with a free two-month MaxisONE Share Line. And as usual with Zerolution terms, you don’t need to pay any cash upfront, no interest rates, and no lock-in period. Additionally, you can also choose to whether you want to have an annual upgrade programme for RM44 or phone protection for RM23 per month.

Introduced at the Mobile World Congress 2017 a few months ago, the Huawei Watch 2 will be available in *Carbon Black only and it sports a SIM card (4G LTE version) for calls and messages, a 7-hour long battery life, 4GB storage as well as IP68 water and dust resistance. Designed as a sports smartwatch, it also offers a sporty look, loaded up with pre-installed health and fitness apps and features for running, cycling or even a stroll in a park.

To find out more about the bundle promotion, head over to Maxis’ promo page here and stay tuned for more Huawei Malaysia and Maxis news at TechNave.com.


Huawei teases 40W powerbank that can charge Huawei MateBooks

The worst feeling is your laptop dying on your as you work with no power source or charger in sight. Huawei seems to have come up with a solution with this problem as their Vice President of Mobile Business, Li Xiaolong Bruce Lee teased their upcoming 40W powerbank.

On Weibo, Bruce Lee posted a photo of a MateBook that is connected to what looks like a powerbank that is covered up. A USB Power Voltage tester can be seen connecting the devices, showing the power drawn as 37.19W, which leads us to believe that it is a 40W powerbank.

So far, we believe that the powerbank can also charge smartphones and other devices as well so long as it supports USB Power Delivery. No word yet on when the powerbank will be released but Bruce Lee has mentioned that he has been testing the device for 3 months now so we may be hearing about the device sooner rather than later.

Honestly, I’m kinda expecting them to unveil the powerbank as a surprise announcement for the Huawei P30 launch happening tonight but anything can happen right? For the latest news and updates on Huawei, make sure to add TechNave.com to your RSS feeds!


Huawei teases Mate 20X as a gaming smartphone with a cooling system

As per tradition, Huawei would often introduce a third variant of the Mate series and for the upcoming Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, most of us would presume that the Mate 20 Porsche Design is the third one but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore, as Huawei Mobile's official Twitter just revealed a new name called the Huawei Mate 20X.

In that 10 seconds teaser video below, it seems to suggest that the Mate 20X is made for gaming. The fact that the person is holding a block of ice means the device has some sort of cooling system, as well as having a gigantic battery with the "longer gaming" term mentioned there. Sources are quite scarce at this moment but according to sources, the Mate 20X is a big one carrying a 7.21-inch OLED display. The processor should be a Kirin 980 chipset and its memory capacity could go up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.

In the heat of battle, stay cool with #HUAWEIMate20X. 16.10.18 #HigherIntelligence #UltimatePerformance pic.twitter.com/bZeRKhnOC3

The Mate 20X will appear alongside with the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro on 16 October 2018 in London. Until then stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


ASUS ROG welcoming brand new router and gaming accessories at CES 2017

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) didn't shy away from their products at the CES 2017 last week, showing plenty of goodies for the gamers of all ages. One of the highlights is the first ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 router, multiple laptops and motherboards upgraded with the brand-new 7th Generation Intel Core (‘Kaby Lake’) processors, also on display are the latest ROG Maximus IX and ROG Strix motherboards and an extensive collection of gaming peripherals. In this article, we will take a look at the gaming router and gaming accessories.

ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 is the first ROG router designed specifically for gaming, featuring tri-band Wi Fi, eight-port gigabit-LAN, and its own powerful PC-grade, 1.8GHz quad-core CPU to enable incredibly fast and responsive network gaming. GT-AC5300 also includes two ultra-fast USB 3.0 ports.

The new router benefits from a number of features to make gaming easier, faster and smoother. One of it is the Game Boost feature that works in conjunction with two gaming ports to prioritize gaming traffic for the best networking speeds, as well as individual speeds for each connected gaming device. Users also have the ability to set up a private gaming network, to accelerate the connection between the router and preferred game servers.

It also features a Game Intrusion Prevention System (Game IPS) that offers integrated security based on Trend Micro technology to provide robust front-line protection for gaming networks. Game IPS allows PC-based anti-virus and firewall software to be temporarily disabled during gaming sessions, freeing up CPU performance for improved gaming speeds — and preventing legitimate game traffic from being blocked.

There's also a Gaming Center, which provides an instant overview of the gaming network, so players can see the current internet status and stability, and it also shows server ping speeds for popular games from all around the world.

As the very first mic from ROG, the ROG Strix Magnus is an all-new gaming microphone with three studio-grade condenser capsules for enhanced clarity and sensitivity. Designed for live-streamers and avid gamers, Strix Magnus is both compact and is also the industry’s first gaming microphone to offer both environmental-noise cancellation (ENC) and customizable Aura RGB lighting effects.

Next, the Shuttle 3 Backpack is ROG’s third-generation carry case and is able to accommodate laptops with displays of up to 18 inches. Shuttle 3 has an easy-reach pocket for mobile phones and a special security compartment for other essentials, which includes ample interior storage space.

The ROG Premium Backpack has an asymmetric, modular design with an internal suspension system and well-padded compartments that offer great protection, keeping the Premium Backpack’s contents safe from everyday knocks and bumps. It's also water-resistant on the exterior.

To know more about other products, simply click one of the links below to check it out.


Huawei teases again with an Honor V8 launch poster

Huawei teased us with a new a pair of identical rings light up to form the number 8, before projecting the letter 'V' up into the top half of the leaked poster. So It’s likely to be called the Honor V8 as it is clearly similar to the previous Huawei P9 teasers before its launch at the beginning of this month. This suggests that the Honor V8 will also have a dual camera setup but it won't be LEICA-certified like the P9. According to the leaked event teaser, we should be expecting Huawei to announce the new device on 10 May 2016.

Besides the dual camera, we're not sure about the tech specs of the upcoming Honor V8. But it's safe to assume that it will be like every other Honor phone in terms of design, with a thin and solid all-metal build. Other rumored tech specs of the Huawei V8 include a Kirin 950 chipset, 4GB of RAM and a fingerprint sensor. Logically, it should be also running EMUI on top of Android Marshmallow. As for Malaysia release dates and pricing details, we'll need to stay tuned until Huawei official launching at Beijing.


Huawei teasing the release of their upcoming Nova smartphone

Huawei has teased us with several teaser images giving us an idea of what to expect from the upcoming Nova device. Huawei’s Nova line of devices has always been an attractive option to the youths and fashionable bunch that enjoys taking selfies without needing to break the bank. Not forgetting to mention that these devices are also beautiful and well designed for those who are keen on staying trendy amongst their peers.

As of now there is no news in regards to how much it will officially be priced in Malaysia as well as the availability of it. However, you can catch their official unveiling livestream on Thursday 19 July 2018, 1PM via their Facebook page. If for some reason you are not available at that time, you can also catch the recorded unveiling of the upcoming Nova device on Astro Warna Channel 132 at 9:30PM on the same day. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei thinks its Kirin 980 is better than Apple's A12 Bionic processor

So the first wave of Apple XS series has just been released globally, in case you didn't know, it features the latest A12 Bionic processor that measures 7nm only. Apple is not the only one with the 7nm processor, as Huawei's new Kirin 980 processor has the same size and the company is actually quite confident that it's better than Apple's.

We have already got a debrief of the Kirin 980 last week, but just in case you were under the hood here's a quick recap. According to Huawei, the Kirin 980 now features 6.9 billion transistors and amazingly that's the same as Apple's. Comparing with the previous chipset, the Kirin 970, the Kirin 980 is 75% faster in the CPU segment and 46% faster on the GPU side. For power efficiency, they claimed that it's 57% and 178% better respectively so that sounds quite impressive on paper.

Not to forget, the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is also improved and can now recognize 4500 images per minute and with better video processing capability. As usual, the NPU will still continue to learn loading prediction, as well as which memory to allocate its memory to. Connectivity is also an area that Huawei worked hard on, as it will be the world's first to support LTE Cat.21, able to download up to 1.4Gbps.

Just a couple of weeks left until we get to see the Huawei Mate 20 series on 19 October 2018. Until then, we will probably be testing between these two processors performance in the future for fun so stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei to add HMS apps to Mercedes Benz S Class 2021

In the last few years, Huawei has been working hard to develop its HMS software. The company plans to use it on a variety of platforms and one of them would be vehicles. In fact, it has been confirmed that HMS will be used in a new luxury sedan.

According to Yu Chendong, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group, HMS will be installed in the latest Mercedes Benz S Class for 2021. Specifically, you will be able to use different third-party apps inside the car. There will be apps for reading the news, watching videos, and playing games.

Huawei will be using its HMS Quick Apps with this new car, which allows you to use apps without installing them in the in-car system. This is useful for apps that may not be available on the HMS App Store yet. Currently, we're unsure if the system will include the HMS App Store to let you download additional apps.

Hopefully, this platform will be available in cheaper cars in the future. With that said, what kind of apps do you think would be useful in cars? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Huawei to announce the nova 8 series in China with a price of ~RM1858 on 23 December

It seems that Huawei has recently posted an update on their weibo account, stating that the Huawei Nova 8 series will be launching in China on 23 December 2020. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, there could be a possibility that it will most likely be unveiled in the local market before the end of this year.

Unfortunately, there’s not much known in regards to the exact tech specs for now. However, it seems that the smartphone in question will most likely come equipped with an oval-shaped camera module which could potentially house up to 5 image sensors at the rear.

As for the pricing, there could be a possibility that the nova 8 could be priced starting from RMB3000 (~RM1858), while the Pro could be priced at RMB4000 (~RM2477). However, do take that information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no official news on the exact tech specs and local pricing for now either. Would you be interested in getting the Huawei nova 8 as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei to bring Nova Plus and Mediapad M3 devices to Malaysia soon

The Huawei announcements made at IFA 2016 is coming our way! Specifically, the Huawei Nova Plus and the Huawei MediaPad M3. These two devices were spotted on SIRIM, which means its impending launch is near.

While the Huawei Nova was not seen on the database, we can expect the two devices to be launched at the same time here. As a recap, the Huawei Nova has the following specs:

The Huawei Nova Plus meanwhile comes with the following specs:

Looking for a tablet, the Huawei MediaPad M3 will have the following specs list underneath the body:

We do not have any set date for the launch in Malaysia as of yet, but stay tuned to TechNave as we bring more news on the Huawei Nova, Nova Plus and MediaPad M3.


Huawei to build a global ecosystem in the future

Last week, Huawei co-hosted a Huawei Innovation Day Asia-Pacific in Sydney, Australia, with the collaboration with the Committee for Sydney and the Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN). Under the theme ‘Brilliance of Exploration’, over 150 experts and researchers from many different industries, institutions, government agencies and representatives of the media came together discussing various topics, such as opening an ecosystem.

During the event, Li Jinge, President of Huawei Asia Pacific, said in his speech that future explorations in ICT would require inputs from all parties, because there are many unknowns in creating an intelligent society. Li said that Huawei's growth and success were a result of its spirit of dedication and customer centricity.

Li said, "Huawei's determination in this area has never changed. Huawei promotes extensive collaboration between industry, academia, government, and research, which is the basis for creating a healthy and sustainable ICT ecosystem. Industry, academia, government, and research must explore innovation together to discover new pathways into the future."

For Huawei, the aim of nourishing the 'soil and energy' of the ICT ecosystem, ecosystem innovation is the only way and it will push the entire industry forward and support ongoing social progress through strong, strategic alliances. One such strategy is building OpenLabs for creating an ICT ecosystem, which will leverage OpenLabs' power of bringing together leading global and regional business partners, develop solutions and innovation capacity for industries, expand the market, and share the benefits. Huawei's OpenLabs are located all around the world.

To date, Huawei has launched six OpenLabs for enterprise business, located in Munich, Mexico City, Dubai, Singapore, Moscow and China, and has worked extensively with over 400 solution partners worldwide. There are also plans to establish an OpenLab in Bangkok, the second of such OpenLabs in the Asia Pacific region, in early 2017.

To read more information about the event, kindly visit this link to get educated and see what Huawei has planned for the future.


Huawei to develop a smartphone with up to 8 camera sensors?

Based on a statement by androidheadlines.com, it seems that Huawei recently filed a patent which shows a smartphone that is equipped with up to 6 cameras at the back as well as 2 in the front. While not much is known in regards to the tech specs of the aforementioned smartphone, we do know that it is expected to not come with a curved display.

With all that said, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide any official information in regards to the leaked patent. Not only that, but there is no official information in regards to the Malaysia release date and local pricing as well.

Would you be interested in owning a Huawei smartphone that is equipped with up to 8 camera sensors? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei to introduce three Mate 10 variants next month?

Ah, the seasons of flagships. Huawei will be unveiling their new Mate 10 series soon next month so while we are waiting, we just got some new leak info about the flagships. According to Evans Blass, it seems that there could be three smartphones codenamed Marcel, Blanc and Alps. Here's what we know about them so far.

Leaks suggest that Blanc will have a 5.99-inch EntireView IPS LCD display with 18:9 ratio in 2880 x 1440 resolution. Memory capacity is 6GB RAM + either 64GB or 128GB internal storage, and of course, the new Kirin 970 processor will be on board with a new A.I. digital assistant. We also mentioned before that the camera configuration will remain as the same 12MP + 20MP camera sensor at the back, but with a new twist which is both sensors might have a new f/1.6 aperture. Other than that, it will also come with a new EMUI 6.0 based on Android Oreo, 4000mAh battery and an IP68 rating. This should be the Mate 10 Pro.

As for Alps, Evan thinks that this Mate 10 variant won't be the lite version. This one is a mystery because it features a Kirin 970 chip, 5.88-inch QHD display in 16:9 ratio, 4000mAh battery, 4GB + 64GB and measures 8.23mm thick. That's thicker than Blanc which is just 7.5mm.

Could it be the just the Mate 10? We can't say for sure, we think Marcel should be the one but we have no tech-specs info about it. We will just have to wait and see if Huawei really rolls out three Mate 10 variants or not. Until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei to launch Kirin 9000L and 9000E chipset

Earlier this month, it was rumoured that the next Huawei MatePad Pro will feature a Kirin 9000E chipset. But it looks like that's not the only chipset that is launching in 2021. In fact, sources claim that there's at least another Kirin chipset on the way.

According to Whylab, Huawei has plans to launch a Kirin 9000L chipset. Manufactured on the 5nm process, this chipset will have a large Cortex-A77 CPU clocked at 2.86GHz. Besides the CPU, it will also come with an 18-core Mali-G78 GPU and a large single-core NPU.

If the source is accurate, it would mean that the Kirin 9000L is a weaker variant of the Kirin 9000 (L for Lite?) For your information, the latter's max clock is 3.13GHz and its GPU has 24 cores. It's speculated that this would be for Huawei's more premium mid-range devices, such as the Nova series.

We're not sure when Huawei will announce these new chipsets. But considering the timing of the leak, it's probably going to be revealed at the company's next product launch. For now, we'll keep an eye out for any updates on that so do stay tuned to TechNave!


ASUS RT-AX86U review - Feature-rich router with strong WiFi 6 performance

Just signed up to a high-speed broadband internet service and want to take advantage of the speed? Chances are you'll want to consider getting a fast wireless router, especially if the broadband connection is for your office. If that's the case, you'll want to consider something high-end that can be future-proof.

A good option would be a router that has WiFi 6 (wireless-AX) so that newer devices can be supported. Since we needed to get a new one for the office, we decided to look around for one with features that provide better device management. Our friends at ASUS Malaysia hooked us up with an ASUS RT-AX86U router, which comes with features catered to gamers and won't look out of place at a cyber cafe. In this review, we'll be taking a look at what this router looks like, what it has to offer, and how it performs!

Practical layout with edgy looks, without going overboard

The red highlights give it a bit of flair

Now, the design is probably not the most important thing about a router. However, that doesn't mean there's nothing to talk about. The ASUS RT-AX86U has all the hallmarks of a wireless gaming router - pointy corners, angular antennas, and a sleek black body with some red trim. You can consider this the direct successor to the RT-AC86U from last year.

Onto the details, the RT-AX86U is a router that's placed standing rather than laid flat, as you'd normally see with most routers. It's got three external antennas that you need to screw on to the main body, while a fourth antenna is mounted on the motherboard inside the chassis. On the front, you'll also see the router's indicators spread out for easy viewing. To provide enough air to cool the components inside the router, there are a number of grilles on the bottom (where the red trim is) and the top to enable airflow.

Aside from the 2.5Gigabit port, the layout here is quite standard

Moving on to the back, you have the standard AC input, power switch, reset button, and a fair number of ports here available for use. There are also additional vents to help the router maintain good airflow. Unfortunately, there aren't any cut-outs for wall mounting. Considering the vertical design, it would have made a lot of sense to have that option but then again the design of the stand will make it hard to mount. Ah well...

Speaking of the back and ports, you get two USB 3.0 ports that you can plug Network Attached Storage devices to, a super-fast 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, the WAN port that goes to your modem, and four 1Gbps Ethernet ports. There's also a WPS button on the left side, which you can use to pair your devices to the laptop without having to key in the password. It's not necessarily easier, but it's safer if you'd rather not give away your WiFi SSID's password. We wish that it would come with a 10Gigabit port as well, but that may be a bit too greedy.

The three antennas are detachable, but you'll need all of them to maximise the WiFi coverage

As mentioned above, the RT-AX86U is a wireless router that supports WiFi 6. That's the latest WiFi standard that supports very high data speeds. Rated at AX5700, this router has a theoretical maximum data transfer speed of about 5662Mbps, which is split between 861Mbps (2.4GHz) and 4804Mbps (5GHz). Also, it comes with a Broadcom BCM4908 CPU to enable features like VPN, NAT pass-through, and more.

Setting up the router is a quick process. You can just key in "router.asus.com" into a web browser on your PC or use the mobile app to do this. Input your broadband connection's username and password, then setup the SSIDs for the WiFi networks and voila! It's very straightforward, so there's not much to talk about here.

Easy setup and a variety of ways to control connected devices

The Adaptive QoS lets you monitor how much bandwidth is used and make adjustments if necessary

Once you're connected to the router, you'll get an interface packed with features like for AI Mesh support, VPN, Adaptive QoS, and more. AI mesh support is simple enough, any ASUS router (even older ones) that have a mesh mode can be turned into a repeater. Adaptive QoS is basically a bandwidth allocation feature, so that's nothing complicated either. But there are a few features that we found particularly useful, so we'll talk about those.

First is Ai Protection, which provides you with Network Protection and Parental Controls. In the former, you have the Trend Micro software built into the router to help restrict devices on your network from accessing malicious websites. As for Parental Control, it lets you set filters for unwanted sites or apps and schedule the hours that a client on the network can access the Internet.

AiProtection lets you scan the router and your network for vulnerabilities

The Traffic Monitor lets you track your overall Internet bandwidth and wireless network speeds

You can check your network status through the mobile app too

Traffic Analyzer is pretty nifty too. Once enabled, it will analyse the network traffic to see how much bandwidth is being used by clients and apps connected to the network. Based on that, you could go back to the Adaptive QoS to adjust how much bandwidth each person gets to use, should you find a need to do so.

For gamers, the Gear Accelerator is a useful way to set network priority for selected devices. The Mobile Game mode functions the same way, except for mobile games and you'll need the ASUS Router mobile app to enable the settings. It's a bit hard to feel the effects of this feature in an office environment, but for home setups, it's a useful way to ensure that you don't get sudden lag spikes in Dota 2 because your siblings decide to stream 4K YouTube videos.

The mobile game mode can only be accessed through the app and only applies to mobile games

Let's move on to the performance part. To give you a laymen's idea of how the router could perform, we had three rounds of tests at different distances from the router: next to the router, upstairs room in a corner, and over 10 metres from the router behind a closed door.

As for the tests, the first one is a file transfer speed test where we transfer a file from a USB hard drive connected to the router to a laptop to simulate network streaming. The next is to stream some 4K 60fps videos on YouTube, then take the average connection speed and see whether the video stutters or not.

The average speed is enough for general 4K 60fps content on YouTube

As you can see, the speeds were quite good as long as you remain within a reasonable distance from the router. In that case, even some walls and doors in the way wouldn't affect the speed by much. It's possible that the drop will be more noticeable with thicker walls or doors, but we don't have those in the office so we can't tell you for sure.

Once you're far enough from the router that the signal strength drops, that's when you'll see a significant drop in transfer speeds. We were quite surprised that we could still stream the 4K 60fps YouTube video without buffering issues, but the time needed to transfer files increased by a wide margin (more than double in our 3rd run of the test).

In general, the router had no issues delivering sufficient bandwidth to the entire office. Unless you're using it in a large corporate office or something like a 3-storey house, you're unlikely to need a repeater to go with this router. If you're looking for a wireless router with that has excellent WiFi signal strength and data rates, as well as a little future-proofing with the WiFi 6 support, the ASUS RT-AX86U could be an option for you to consider. It might be a bit expensive for the average home user at RM1399, but it has a 3-year warranty to go with it so it's not a bad deal for companies.

Pros - Excellent WiFi performance, WiFi 6 supports, and lots of other software features

Cons - No option to wall mount, no 10Gigabit port, and a bit pricey for many people

Conclusion - A great router that delivers on wireless performance and comes with WiFi 6 support for newer devices, but probably isn't what an average Joe would need or can afford


Huawei to launch mid-range honor 7X on 11 October 2017

Rumour has it that honor is back at it again with their latest upcoming mid-range device, the honor 7X according to the guys at GSMArena. The new device will be the expected successor of the honor 6X which was made available early this year.

Honor has apparently announced the device on their Weibo account with a cool poster in Chinese. The slogan on the poster roughly translates as “Want to see farther than ordinary people? Higher? Wider? Everywhere is your world.” Sounds pretty epic and all but what we think it means is that the phone will have a slightly taller screen ratio of 18:9.

As for the specs, the honor 7X will most likely pack a 5.5” screen and a humble Kirin 670 chipset complemented with 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage. As for the OS, it will likely run on the EMUI 5.1 based on Android 7.1 Nougat.

Unofficially, the price of the honor 7X is reported to fall between somewhere around CNY1500 and CNY1800 which is around RM1000 – RM1200. Sounds pretty good to me.

However please remember that these are still rumours and we just have to be patient for any official announcements. C’mon it’s only a few more weeks away guys, so remember to stay tuned to TechNave.com to get the latest honor news.


Huawei to launch the FreeBuds Pro TWS earphones on 10 September 2020

The keynote that Huawei presented at IFA 2020 wasn't all that exciting, as it didn't mention anything about upcoming products. But luckily, the company did announce online that there would be new products announced on 10 September, which coincides with the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC).

According to Huawei on Weibo, the Huawei FreeBuds Pro TWS earphones will be launching in China on 10 September 2020. It's said that this could be a premium model with advanced features, with 'noise reduction' being referenced. If that's true, this TWS model could deliver high-quality audio and perhaps active noise-cancelling feature.

Besides the FreeBuds Pro, there's also an official Weibo post that shows a few other devices set to be launched on the same day. From the silhouettes, you can see that there will be two smartwatches, two laptops, and two audio earphones. The watches are the Watch GT 2 Pro and Watch Fit, while the two laptops could be AMD variants of the latest MateBook X Pro.

Bear in mind that we have no official announcements on the products yet, so we can't give you any details on tech specs and features. With that said, what would you be most interested in out of all the products expected to launch next week? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


Huawei to launch the Huawei P50 series alongside a tablet powered by HarmonyOS next year

Based on a statement by a user on weibo, it seems that Huawei might have plans to unveil the Huawei P50 series alongside a tablet that’s powered by the HarmonyOS next year. Unfortunately, there’s no official information in regards to the exact release date of the smartphone and the tablet, so you might want to stay tuned for that.

In terms of the tech specs, our source mentioned that it will most likely come equipped with the same chipset as the Huawei Mate 40 series which is the Kirin 9000 chipset. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs of the smartphone in question for now. Would you be interested in getting the Huawei P50 series if it were to be available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei to offer online trade-in service in Malaysia

Ever thought of how to get rid of your old smartphone? Well Huawei is here to help. Huawei Technologies Malaysia has just become the first smartphone manufacturer in Malaysia to offer an online trade-in service. The trade-in service can be done officially from the company's online retail portal, Vmall.my.

“The digital era, with its many benefits, does result in e-waste. If not managed well, it can be significantly harmful to the environment. At Huawei, we believe that it is critical to pave the way for environmental sustainability together with business growth and product development. And the road to sustainability needs to be one that consumers can choose it easily. That is what we are trying to achieve through our online trade in service on Vmall.my. We hope that the move will also raise general awareness about e-waste management by providing consumers an effective channel of e-waste disposal,” said Mr Zhu Yonggang, Country Director of Consumer Business Group (MRO).

Besides the offer trade-in being sustainable and environmental friendly, users will also benefit from doing so by receiving an e-voucher that can be used for Vmall.my from the service supplier after picking up their devices at home. However, the old gadgets will be processed depending on their condition to ensure proper electronic waste management.

For more information on the online trade-in service, please visit Vmall.my to learn more. Terms and conditions apply.


Huawei to release electric cars by end of 2021?

Based on a statement by reuters, it seems that there might a possibility that Huawei might be releasing their own electric vehicles in China somewhere around the end of 2021. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date, it does give us a better idea of what to expect from the company in the future.

Reports mentioned that Huawei is currently in discussions with Changan Automobile in China, as well as other automakers to use their manufacturing facility to develop Huawei-branded electric vehicles. However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the reports.

Would you be interested in driving a Huawei electric vehicle if it were to be available in the Malaysian market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei to release the 40W 12000mAh SuperCharge Power Bank first for ~RM454

From one of the many accessories, the Huawei 40W 12000mAh SuperCharge Power Bank will be the first to be released publicly. Although Malaysia is not part of the first wave, the SuperCharge Power Bank will be available in White and Blue for 99 Euros (~RM454) from 11 April 2019.

In case you missed the Huawei P30 Series event that took place a two weeks ago, the SuperCharge Power Bank is able to charge up to 40W and can do so in a two-way manner on various devices such as smartphones, laptops and even gaming devices like the Nintendo Switch. According to Huawei, not all the devices will get 40W charging. As for now, only the Mate 20 Pro, HONOR Magic 2 and the P30 series can be charged at 40W. To charge up the SuperCharge Power Bank, it takes 2 hours and 14 minutes to fully charge with 40W.

Bruce Lee's recent Weibo post of him charging the Huawei Matebook with the SuperCharge Power Bank

Then on the exterior design, it has a USB Type-A for the 40W charging and a USB Type-C for Quick Charge on non-Huawei devices. Of course, like any other modern power bank, it has four LED light charge indicators as well as a button to check the energy level. It weighs 227g and measures 135.4 x 69 x 15.5 mm.

Huawei Malaysia has already confirmed that the Huawei x gentle Monster smartglasses, Freelace earbuds and a Huawei Mini Bluetooth speaker will be coming soon into the Malaysia market in the near future. Stay tuned for more Huawei news only at TechNave.com.


Huawei to release the Huawei MateStation S with Ryzen 5 4600G in Malaysia very soon!

It seems that the Huawei MateStation S has recently been spotted on Huawei Malaysia’s official website, hinting that it will most likely be unveiled in the local market very soon. Unfortunately, the listing did not state the official price of the aforementioned product, so you might want to check back with us for more info in the near future.

In terms of the tech specs, the comes with the Ryzen 5 4600G processor with integrated graphics, 2x 8GB 3200Mhz DDR4 memory, and it’s running on a Windows 10 Home 64bit edition. Not only that, but there are plenty of ports at the front and at the rear to plug in a monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, and many more.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Huawei MateStation S as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei to reveal a new Matebook series on 23 May 2017 in Germany

While Honor will be busy setting up their 23 May 2017 event in China, their brother Huawei has also announced an event on the same day and it will be held in Berlin, Germany with a new Huawei Matebook series.

It’s time to maximise your lifestyle. Join us LIVE from Berlin on 23 May 2017 at 14:00 CEST to meet our latest products… #HuaweiMateBook pic.twitter.com/iz9hfEXw7f

What Matebook models could they be releasing? Well based on our report last month, the company would be releasing three different models namely the Matebook E, D and X. As you can guess, the X should be the premium model, while the E is a 2-in-1 hybrid laptop tablet, the D on the other hand, looks more like a regular laptop. We don’t have any information on the full tech-specs yet, but the three models should come with different processing power, memory and screen size, 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core-i5 processor should be expected.

Are you looking forward to have a new Matebook? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei to unveil HMS Core 5.0, HarmonyOS and EMUI 11 in September 2020

Software is a big part of the devices we use these days, something that companies are well-aware of these days. Huawei has conferences dedicated for its software and will be announcing new software developments in its next Huawei Developer Conference 2020. The event will be held from 10 to 12 September 2020.

In the announcement on Twitter, you can see that the event is named "HDC.Together". It's suggested that the underlined 'C' here is referring to Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) Core 5.0, which as you know is used in its Huawei smartphones. Along with the new version of HMS, Huawei is also expected to introduce EMUI 11 for mobile devices.

#HDC2020 is coming… it’s time to experience a fully connected, intelligent world. Want in? Save the Date now: 10-12 September 2020.#Huawei pic.twitter.com/OMc6k13aQC

Of course, conferences like these tend to have topics on more enterprise-level technologies. As the theme this time also includes experiencing a "fully connected intelligent world", Huawei is likely to unveil the HarmonyOS 2.0 as well. This OS will mainly be used for IoT devices, smart TVs, smartwatches, and more.

The new HMS Core 5.0 is most relevant for general consumers who use Huawei smartphones, as we can expect some new apps and features to come with it. Having said that, what app or feature do you feel that Huawei devices currently need the most? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Huawei to unveil the Kirin 1000 chipset during IFA 2020 on 5 September 2020

Based on a statement by @RODENT950 on Twitter, Huawei will most likely be unveiling their brand new HiSilicon Kirin 1000 chipset during the IFA 2020 on 5 September 2020. While not much official information in regards to the chipset has been revealed, our source did mention that it will most likely be present on the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 series smartphones.

To go into more detail, gizmochina mentioned that the new chipset will be the world’s first 5nm processed chip to be made for mobile devices. Not only that, but it will also come with 5G capabilities as well which means that most if not all of the Mate 40 series smartphones will have 5G support.

It seems that there is no worry with the Mate 40 series when it comes to Kirin1000 processors, latest report said that there is 15milj units.

With all that said, do take some of the information mentioned with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Furthermore, there is also no news on the Malaysia release date, exact tech specs and local pricing for now.

Would you be interested in getting a smartphone equipped with the Kirin 1000 chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates likes this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


ASUS Republic of Gamers Gladius II gaming mouse coming to Malaysia soon

A new successor to the popular Gladius gaming mouse series - Gladius II has just been released recently by ASUS Republic of Gamers. Pricing and availability is yet to be known, but here’s what we know so far about the features, from its ergonomic design to its optical sensor.

Designed with input from professional gamers, the gaming mouse is clearly made for FPS (first person shooters) as well as for right-handed gamers and all grip types. It features a durable Omron mouse switches that are rated to at least 50 million clicks, and is bundled with an additional pair of high-quality Japanese-made Omron switches should gamers want a different click feel. It also uses a high-end 12000 DPI optical sensor to ensure the speed, resolution and accuracy needed for an optimal FPS gaming experience.

RGB customization is also available and the RGB lighting on the Gladius II can be sync with other Aura Sync-enabled products, this can be done on ROG Armoury software which lets gamers adjust settings to suit their style.

Last but not least, its 2-meter braided cable is for desktop use and a 1-meter rubber cable to take to LAN parties. A special locking mechanism secures the cable in place, and a quick-release switch at the bottom of Gladius II releases the micro-USB cable with one swift movement.

For more information, kindly visit ASUS ROG’s Gladius II page to check it out.


Huawei to unveil the Mate 30 Pro E during the Mate 40 Launch?

Based on a statement by a weibo user, it seems that Huawei could be planning to release a Huawei Mate 30 series smartphone called the Mate 30 Pro E during the Mate 40 launch that’s happening very soon. While not much is known in regards to the Malaysia release date of the device, our source did provide a few images which give us a better idea on what to expect during the launch.

To go into more detail, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro E is expected to come equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G chipset, presumably a 6GB RAM, and it might come with a high refresh rate display. Unfortunately, other than what was mentioned, there’s no other information in regards to the tech specs as well as features for now so you might want to stay tuned for that.

With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, exact tech specs, and local pricing for now.

With all that said, would you be interested in getting the Huawei Mate 30 Pro E as soon as it is available in Malaysia? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei to unveil the nova 8 series, Watch Fit, and more in China on 23 December 2020

Based on a statement by a user on weibo, it seems that the Huawei nova 8 series, Enjoy 20 SE, as well as the Watch Fit will most likely be unveiled on 23 December 2020 in China. While there is a very low chance that the Enjoy 20 SE will be coming to Malaysia, it does give us signs that the Huawei nova 8 series will most likely be available in the local market very soon.

In terms of the pricing of the nova 8 series, our source mentioned that the devices will most likely start from RMB3000 (~RM1858) for the cheapest variant while the Pro will most likely be priced from RMB4000 (~RM2478). However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement on the leak.

Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now. Would you be interested in getting the Huawei nova 8 series as soon as it is available in the local market? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei to unveil two new gradient colour models for the P20 Pro soon

We already know that Huawei will be appearing at the upcoming IFA 2018 event in Germany, where they will be showcasing the new Kirin 980 but that's not the only thing the company is going to do. According to new sources, they are also going to reveal two new P20 Pro colour models.

Unfortunately, nobody really knows how will the new gradient colour look like except Android Authority who were given the privilege to witness it. In this case, since there's no actual proof of the so-called new P20 Pro gradient colour, we will just have to describe to you how it looks like. In a non-disclosure claim, Android Authority said the first one will be a combination of black and twilight so that's three colours at one go in a wider colour gamut. This colour combination is inspired by the night which will start on the left side and the Northen Lights on the right.

Then for the second new colour combo, they said this will have some white, yellow and pink at the same time. This one is inspired by the life under the sea, such as the seashells and pearls. It's quite possible that this will look quite similar to the Rose Gold model and said to be very eye-catching.

This sounds quite promising and we can't wait to check it out when they unveil it next week. Stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei to use Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets from 2021 onwards?

John Vinh from KeyBanc Capital Markets recently released a statement, claiming that there could be a possibility Huawei smartphones such as the Huawei P50 and Mate 50 series could come equipped with Qualcomm chipsets instead. This is largely due to the fact that the United States government unveiled a new set of rules which makes it harder for Huawei to access manufacturing hardware from the country.

However, there’s no news on whether Huawei’s mid-ranged and budget-ranged smartphones will be affected or not. With all that said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to provide an official statement about the claims made by John Vinh.

What are your thoughts on Huawei using Snapdragon chipsets in the future? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei turns to pig farming and coal mining industry as sources of revenue

Since the new US government has no interest in lifting the ban on Huawei, the smartphone brand turned to other sources of revenue which are the pig farming and coal mining industry. While the Chinese market has no problem with the lack of GMS devices, Huawei's smartphone sales have seen better days.

According to BBC, the pig farming industry is getting some of Huawei's AI technology. If you're wondering how could this help, the AI technology can be used to detect diseases and track pigs which would make the farmers' life easier. This includes facial recognition technology as well as monitoring the pigs' weight, diet and exercise.

As for mining coals, Huawei plans to use the technology to make the industry more efficient and at the same time, make the workplace safer. Plus, a Huawei spokesperson also mentioned the company is looking into other consumer products like TVs, PCs and tablets.

At the moment, there isn't much rumour news about the Huawei P50 series but we do know that the Huawei Mate Xs is coming real soon. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei unveiled the Smart Latex Pillow which comes equipped sleep monitoring features at ~RM309

It seems that Huawei has unveiled the Smart Choice MOD PLANET Smart Latex Pillow in China, which comes equipped with various sensors to help monitor your sleep for the price of RMB499 (~RM309). Unfortunately, there is no official information on whether the aforementioned pillow will be available in the local market.

To go into more detail regarding the features, it seems that the Huawei Smart Choice MOK PLANET comes equipped with a heart rate monitor, breathing rate, sleep cycle, number of turns, which you can look at via the Huawei Smart Life app on your mobile phone. But that’s not all, the pillow comes with several thousand honeycomb vents which makes it very comfortable to rest your head on, and it also comes with mite avoidance rate of up to 99%.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the pillow recently released by Huawei? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei unveiled their own new AI speaker - Sound X

Last night, we saw the new Huawei P40 series smartphones and a new Watch GT2e as expected. But what we didn't expect was a new AI wireless speaker. Dubbed as the Huawei Sound X, this audio product is a collaboration between Huawei and Devialet.

As you would suspect, the Sound X functions very similarly to Google Home and Apple HomePod. According to Huawei, the body is NCVM process and the touch keys are laser-carved as well as having spill and stain-resistant material. If you're curious about the sound system, the dual-woofer features 144Watts peak power value, 40Hz deep bass, 93dB sound pressure level, and 20mm amplitude. It's also Hi-Res certified.

Going into the features, it's best placed in the living room and you can connect it with your Huawei smartphone just by tapping from network calling to music and video sharing. You can also pause the speak just by placing your palm on top of it.

No price tag was revealed though, but that was what we learned about the Sound X last night. So what do you think? We won't be surprised if Huawei Malaysia decided to bring this AI speaker into Malaysia soon. Until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei unveiling their 6nm Kirin 820 5G on 24 February 2020

Huawei recently announced that they might be introducing a new Kirin 820 5G chipset, which will be unveiled during the online conference that’s happening at 9PM on 24 February 2020. Based on a statement by gizchina.com, it seems that the new chipset comes with 5G support and it is manufactured using TSMN’s 6nm process.

The new process will not only have a higher density as compared to the 7nm process, but it is expected to be much more energy efficient as well. Unfortunately, there is no official information in regards to the performance and specifications of the new chipset.

However, do take every bit of information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Huawei has yet to officially confirmed whether the Kirin 820 5G chipset will make its debut soon. Would you be interested in owning a smartphone equipped with the aforementioned chip? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei unveils Mediapad X2 tablet and Y635 LTE enabled smartphone

Like expected, Hauwei announced the successor to the Huawei X1 at the MWC 2015 event yesterday. The new Huawei Mediapad X2 brings a similar design with improved internals. The phone tablet now features a powerful octa-core Kirin 930 processor clocked at 2.0 GHz. There will be two different versions of the device, a 2GB RAM model with 16GB internal storage and a 3GB RAM version with 32GB internal storage. Up front, there will be a 7-inch 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution display along with a 5MP front camera. At the back, there will be a 13MP camera unit and a 5000 mAh battery. The tablet will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS out of the box with Emotion UI. There will be dual SIM variants of both the models as well. Huawei also announced an entry level LTE enabled smartphone called the Y635 at the event. Other than LTE connectivity, the phone has modest tech specs. It features a quad core 1.2GHz processor with 1GB RAM and 4GB of expandable memory. A 5-inch 854 x 480 pixel resolution display lays up front. There will be a 5MP camera at the back with LED flash and a 2000 mAh removable battery. No Malaysia pricing or availability details have been revealed as of yet but we're looking forward to the Huawei Mediapad  X2 as it could finally be the all-in-one device we've been waiting for.

Check out the Huawei X1's original video


Huawei unveils the Sound X, a high-end speaker made in partnership with Devialet

From smartphones to tablets and laptop computers, we've certainly seen quite a variety of products from Huawei lately. In our write-up on the MateBook X Pro launch, you'll notice that the Huawei Sound X was mentioned as a freebie if you purchase the laptop. This is a new speaker that has just been unveiled by Huawei.

The Sound X is a premium speaker that is co-engineered with Devialet, a French company that excels in audio products. It's a rather large Bluetooth home speaker featuring what's called the Push-Push symmetrical structure. Allegedly, this physical design of the speaker combines with Devialet's unique SAM (Speaker Active Matching) signal processing technology to deliver audiophile class quality.

Inside its structure is six full range tweeters and dual-subwoofers, arranged in a way to provide a sense of surround sound when it's in use. The subwoofers are also highly capable, with them able to go down to 40Hz. Besides that, the Sound X also employs Huawei's OneHop Audio Sharing feature, which will allow you to connect an Android smartphone to the speaker with a single tap.

If you're looking for a new laptop and speaker, consider getting the MateBook X Pro when it becomes available on 16 May 2020, as you can get the Sound X with it for free (while stocks last). Of course, you can also purchase it separately for RM1299. So, what are your thoughts on this new Bluetooth speaker? Do let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


ASUS Republic of Gamers Malaysia Champions Cup Finals is this weekend

Both the semi-finalists have been selected as teams Missing in Action and the Raiding Squad square off in League of Legends at the ASUS Republic of Gamers Malaysia Champions Cup Finals. The venue has also been decided as Sunway Pyramid ice rink happening on 25 June 2016, which is this weekend. If you want to go watch, admission is free but if you register you may get an RoG exclusive pack. Go check out their events page if you're interested.


Huawei unveils the future of 5G connectivity with Balong 5000 and Huawei 5G CPE Pro router

CEO of Huawei's Consumer Business Group, Richard Yu

Huawei recently announced the 5G multi-mode chipset Balong 5000 and the Huawei 5G CPE Pro as the first commercial 5G device. According to Huawei, their 5G research started as early as 2009 (wow, that's some #10yearchallenge) with more than 5700 engineers, including over 500 5G experts. Currently, there are a total of 11 joint centres for 5G solutions worldwide. The Balong 5000 will be able to support a wide range of devices, as long as the devices have the 5G module pre-installed.

The Balong 500 is the world's first single-chip multi-mode modem that supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G connectivity. From the lowest level, it can achieve a download speed up to 4.6Gbps at just sub-6 GHz (low-frequency bands, the main spectrum used for 5G). But when switched to a high-frequency band on a mmWave spectrum, it can go up 6.5Gbps. That's 10 times faster than the top 4G LTE speed.

It's able to exchange data between different modes which effectively reduce latency and power consumption too. How this was achieved is because the Balong 5000 supports both a standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) network architecture hardware for 5G, creating the flexibility to meet different user and carrier requirements for connecting devices. The non-standalone section is built on top of 4G LTE networks, whereas the standalone 5G is its own independent architecture. Moreover, it supports Vehicle to Everything (V2X) communications, providing low-latency and highly reliable solutions for connected vehicles (enabling self-driving vehicles).

As the world's first commercial 5G device, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro is powered by none other than the Balong 5000 and can achieve a download speed of 3.2Gbps. According to their lab test, they claimed that the phone took 3 seconds to download a 1GB HD video clip, whereas an 8K video can be streamed smoothly. Should the Huawei 5G CPE Pro be connected to a new WiFi 6 technology, it can perform a download speed of up to 4.8Gbps.

To add on to that, the 5G device can support Huawei HiLink protocols, bringing smart homes, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises for super-fast broadband access. What a time to be alive!

"The Balong 5000 will open up a whole new world to consumers," said Richard Yu. "It will enable everything to sense and will provide the high-speed connections needed for pervasive intelligence. Powered by the Balong 5000, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro enables consumers to access networks more freely and enjoy an incredibly fast connected experience. Huawei has an integrated set of capabilities across chips, devices, cloud services, and networks. Building on these strengths, as the leader of the 5G era, we will bring an inspired, intelligent experience to global consumers in every aspect of their lives."

Both the Balong 5000 and Huawei 5G CPE Pro will be making an appearance at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. Until then, stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei wants Malaysian youth to make a better world with OH MY WEI-DEO 30-second video challenge

Huawei recently announced their OH MY WEI-DEO 30-second video challenge. Open to youths in Malaysia, Singapore and other Asia Pacific countries, youths are expected to make short videos based on themes like a “Better Connected Campus”, “Safe Campus” and a “Better Connected City”. The challenge ends on 22 April 2016. Check out the sample below or the site for more information.

Prizes include a a 2D/1N trip to Universal Studio Singapore, three sets of Honor 5X mobile handsets and 10 consolation prizes of RM500 Starbucks card each. Selected videos will also gain a 30-hour air-time at the CommunicAsia 2016 Expo. You can use any device and any format as long as you include a 100 word synopsis and send it to [email protected]


Huawei wants you to come in RED for the Huawei nova 3 this Saturday to get over RM1000 in gifts

Huawei Malaysia recently announced the arrival of their Huawei nova 3 in stunning red, so as an incentive for their fans, those who come dressed in RED and purchase the Huawei nova 3 in red at RM1899 from the Huawei Flagship Store at Pavilion Elite KL will get premium gifts worth more than RM1000. These include a Nova Privilege Card, Huawei A2 Band, Huawei Bluetooth Earpiece AM61 and more.

In addition, there will also be a first sales party with Malaysian artists Wany Hasrita, Haqiem Rusli, Hafeez Mikail and Hael Husaini making a special appearance. Those looking for fashion tips can also talk with Jimmy Lim, a fashion designer from KLFW 2018 for a look that would complement their new Huawei nova 3 smartphone.

While the artists may not be there but this same promotion will also be applied to various locations across Malaysia which you can see below:


Huawei welcomes everyone to experience "Snowfall" in Malaysia as well a free gifts with selected purchases

Huawei welcomes the Christmas season by inviting the public to experience “Snowfall”(It’s not exactly snow) at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur from 1 December 2018 until 25 December 2018 at 8PM. There is also a photobooth for the public to take a selfie and have their photos printed at the Huawei Experience Store located at the Pavilion Elite Level 5.

The Sunway Carnival in Penang will also be snowing every weekend at 2PM and 8PM while the AEON MALL in Tebrau City Johor and Kuching Central Sarawak will start from 21 December 2018 until 26 December 2018 on 6PM and 8PM daily.

Huawei is also having an exclusive Christmas promotion from 1 December 2018 until 1 January 2019 where any customer who purchase of the Huawei Mate 20 series will be awarded with a complimentary professional tripod stand and Huawei Soundstone. Those who purchase the Huawei Mate 20 Pro will be given a Wireless Charger while those who opted for the Mate 20 X will be given a flip cover as well as an M-Pen. Lastly, whoever purchased any device other than the ones mentioned will get a Huawei Xmas canvas bag instead.

There is also a Christmas dinner for two at the Poseidon’s Reserve Caviar & Oyster Bar up to RM1000 to be won. Simply take selfie with your partner using the Mate 20 series and upload the entry along with a short description of why they should win.

On 12 December 2018, Huawei will be giving out free gifts on selected purchases and the top 10 spenders during that day will receive an invitation to the Huawei Christmas Night in various location such as Aerocentric, Palm Garden Golf Club, Poseidon’s Reserve Caviar & Oyster Bar, Sheraton Kuala Lumpur and Viu. For more updates like these, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei will appear at the IFA 2018, most probably showcasing the Kirin 980 chipset

So it's official, Huawei will also show up at the upcoming IFA 2018 event in Germany and while we're not expecting any new devices from them, it pretty much hints that they will showcase their latest processor - the Hisilicon Kirin 980. Why do we say so? Because they did the same thing at last year's IFA event with the Kirin 970.

We have written about this before a few days ago, so this is what the rumours say about the new Kirin 980 chipset - the CPU will have an octa-core set with a quad-Cortex-A77 and quad-Cortex A55. The Kirin 980 is said to be even smaller than the current processor measuring at 7nm only. That's pretty good news considering the fact that the smaller it is, the less power consuming it will be, but that's just on paper as we haven't counted in other hardware stuff such as the cameras.

Moreover, you can also bet that their own Neural Processing Unit and the recently announced GPU Turbo to be on board too, with the news source claiming that it's much stronger than the Adreno 630 by 50% (wow). The Balong 765 will probably be included alongside the Kirin 980, being able to support LTE Cat.19 download speeds up to 1.6Gbps.

We will get more information once IFA 2018 hits off the show. Until then, stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei will be launching WiFi AX3 router in Malaysia soon for RM299

If you're looking to supercharge your home wireless network, you may have considered getting a Wireless-AX router. Some of these tend to be on the pricier side, but there are affordable ones too. From Huawei, there's the new WiFi AX3 router that's going to be available soon for a relatively affordable price.

In conjunction with the Huawei Mid-Year Sale, you'll be able to pre-order the Huawei WiFi AX3 for RM299. It's a very affordable price that's paired with Wi-Fi 6 technology for incredible speeds. It's able to support up to 128 devices and has rated maximum speed of up to 3000Mbps. Specifically, you'll get 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 2401Mbps on the 5GHz band.

The WiFi AX3's is supposed to have stronger signals with better wall penetration

HomeSec works to protect all data and code that's loaded into the CPU

Besides that, the WiFi AX3 also has features like the Huawei HomeSec for security. The Gigahome CPU for the router comes with a secure TEE-trusted execution environment. What it does is that it guarantees any code and data that is loaded into the CPU will be protected and remain confidential. Another is the Huawei Share that lets you connect compatible devices to the router with just one tap via NFC.

Those who'd like to find out more about the new router can check out the product page. But with that said, do you find yourself in need of a router like the WiFi AX3? What do you normally want from a router? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Huawei will be showcasing the new HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset with 4k 60fps video recording at IFA 2019

Today, Huawei has officially confirmed that on 6 September they will be unveiling the HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset at IFA 2019 located in Berlin, Germany. Not only that, but they also plan to unveil the 5G variant of the Kirin 990 as well. Based on a statement by gizchina.com, the aforementioned chipset could allow Huawei and Honor devices to have the ability to record 4k videos at 60fps.

As of now, the only smartphone that has been confirmed to come equipped with the upcoming HiSilicon Kirin 990 is the Huawei Mate 30 series. While we know that the official unveiling date of the Mate 30 series, is on the 19 September 2019. Not much else is known in regards to the device, such as the Malaysia release date and the official local pricing.

What do you think of the upcoming HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Huawei will bring in the popular Western applications such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter into AppGallery soon!

Huawei have been accelerating their development on the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) since losing its Android license in May 2019. But recently, it seems that the progress is going well as it has come to our attention that three popular apps will be available on Huawei's AppGallery soon.

Although the company have just announced their AppGallery to be the third-largest application store in the world, following behind Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Most of the apps offered in the AppGallery are still intended for Chinese consumers. In fact, most of the apps are not known to users outside of the country. Thankfully, during an interview with Huawei Mobile CEO, Richard Yu, he mentioned that Twitter, Instagram and Facebook are going to be available soon on the AppGallery so that's good news.

At a press briefing with Huawei Mobile CEO Richard Yu. I asked him about the absence of the world's most essential apps on Huawei's Play Store alternative - App Gallery (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) he says believes they will be available soon. pic.twitter.com/Ch1lP2xJde

Micheal Josh's Tweet on the interview with Huawei Mobile CEO Richard Yu

Since the unfortunate ban from using Google services, the company must work hard to offer many more popular apps in the West besides Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Without it, Huawei may have a hard time convincing Western users to spend several hundred dollars in a smartphone that are not user-friendly to them.

Despite that, Huawei did not specify when will the popular Western apps arrive in the AppGallery. But will you still spend on a Huawei smartphone even without Google services? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more news updates on TechNave.com!


Huawei will launch 3 new products on 10 September 2020

Looks like September 2020 will be a big launch month for Huawei. Other than the Mate 40 series that's expected to launch in late September, there's now another event that will be held within the same month. In that event, Huawei will likely be launching three new products that aren't smartphones.

The image posted by Twitter user @RODENT950 gives us a strong hint as to what the new products could be. As you can see from the icons depicted, the company will most likely launch a new laptop, smartwatch, and possibly a speaker. The event is expected to happen on 10 September 2020 in Beijing at 10 PM local time, though it'll probably be live-streamed as well.

New products coming ( not Mate 40) #Huawei pic.twitter.com/dhpYQoBfxs

So, what can we expect? Well, the laptop could another variant of the updated MateBook X Pro. That one came with 10th Intel CPUs, so Huawei could be launching another one with AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile CPUs instead. The smartwatch could be either Watch Fit or Watch GT 2 Pro, maybe even both. And lastly, the speaker is a smart speaker with AI assistant like the Huawei Sound X.

We're quite sure we at least guessed the product categories right, but do take our speculations with a grain of salt. Having said that, what do you think Huawei would launch? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on this.


Huawei will mass-produce 28nm driver chips for OLED panel in 2021

For large electronics companies, it makes sense for them to be able to produce their own components. This is particularly true for Huawei due to the US trade restrictions. The company has been looking into making its supply chain independent and will be manufacturing a variety of in-house components.

According to MyDrivers (via Gizchina), one of the components would be the driver chip for OLED displays. Specifically, Huawei will be mass-producing 28nm OLED driver chips in 2021. For your info, display driver chips help control aspects of a display panel like the colour gamut, brightness, power draw, and more. Since it's using the 28nm process, this is probably going to be a driver chip for large OLED panels such as TVs.

Currently, the OLED TV market is dominated by Samsung and LG. By producing its own driver chip, Huawei can increase its OLED market presence. Essentially, the company could gain a new revenue stream in the process, which is always good for businesses. Huawei already makes OLED smart TVs like the Vision X65, so this new means that we'll probably see more in the future.

But with that said, would you be interested in a Huawei OLED TV if it becomes available in Malaysia? What TV are you currently using at home? Do let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) announced ROG Masters East Asia Regional Qualifier to be broadcast live globally

Hey gamers, did you know that the ROG Masters East Asia region Online Qualifier Round has already started? Throughout the week (12 - 18 September 2016), teams from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau will battle it out in the Group Stage, the games chosen for the event is Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) and DotA 2; and both games will be broadcast live globally online.

CS:GO will be broadcast live on 17 September 2016 and will be commentated by pro gamer Daniel ‘dabo0’ Bürgle and Hugo 'Itshugo' Bryon together.

Then for DotA 2, Toby ‘TobiWan’ Dawson and Gareth ‘Gareth’ Bateson will bring their commentary expertise on 18 September 2016.

ROG Masters is Asia’s largest eSports tournament and features a prize pool of US$200000. From September to October 2016, DotA 2 and CS:GO teams will battle it out in a series of regional qualifiers for a spot in the Grand Finals, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 12 to 13 November, 2016. ROG Masters strives to uncover future talent in the Asian Dota 2 and CS:GO scenes and bring them into the international spotlight.


Huawei will proceed to launch P40 smartphone series in March 2020 without Google services

It wasn't really that long ago when Huawei launch its P30 Pro in Malaysia. As many of you now know, the company had difficulties due to the lack of Google support. Despite that, the Chinese manufacturer has gone ahead to announced the release window for the P40 Pro in March 2020 anyway.

According to CNET, Huawei CEO Richard Yu had announced that the P40 and P40 Pro will be made known to all in an event, which is set to take place in Paris next March. The two devices will run on Android 10 but lack Google Mobile Services. This means no access to the Google Play Store, Google Maps, and more.

Due to the US government's blacklisting of Huawei, the company is unable to license Google's software. This is also why Huawei is looking to build its own operating system, also known as HongMeng OS or HarmonyOS. It's possible that the P40 and P40 Pro will launch with the new OS instead, though we can't confirm that yet.

Will you buy a P40 or P40 phone that runs with a different OS? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for further updates.


Huawei will release a new Nova 3 smartphone with quad-camera setup this July 2018

Half year is now gone and there are still some more gadgets to look forward to, that includes Huawei and new reports are saying that they are manufacturing a new Nova 3 thanks to the recent certification by TENAA in China. Furthermore, it seems that the company has confirmed the launch date on 18 July 2018 as well in Shenzhen Universiade Stadium.

So what can we expect? According to TENAA, it seems that the Nova 3 is a pretty big smartphone coming with a 6.3-inch display, most probably in FullView with a notch supporting 1080p resolution. The processor power is just mid-range, though, featuring an octa-core Kirin 659 chipset clocking in 2.36GHz, 6GB of RAM and will have two storage variant choices - 64GB and 128GB, with an expandable memory available via microSD card slot.

Like the Nova 2i last year, the Nova 3 will also have a quad-camera setup with two for each side. The dual front camera sports a 24MP + 2MP while the rear uses a 16MP + 24MP sensor. The fingerprint scanner will be located behind.

Well this sounds like an advanced version of the Nova 2i, not that we are complaining. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Huawei will release its counterpart to ChatGPT on 7 Jul 2023

A few years ago, AI was something for big tech companies, not regular people. But since last year, chatbots started to trend, and suddenly everyone is interested. It's the same for Huawei, which is set to unveil its rival to ChatGPT by next month.

According to Huawei Central, Huawei will launch a "Pangu Chat" at the Huawei Developer Conference on 7 July 2023. Pangu Chat is a large-scale machine learning platform that can output at least 1.085 trillion parameters, making it the equivalent of OpenAI's GPT-4 large language multimodal. This means it can not only accept text but also image inputs.

Pangu Chat models are mostly for non-consumer usage

Huawei is said to have developed the platform using the MindSpore framework, allowing it to generate dialogues at a level equal to GPT-3.5. At release, the platform will offer an NLP large model, a CV large model, and a scientific computing large model. Also, the platform's target customers are governments and enterprise businesses.

The Pangu chat is unlikely to see use at the consumer level, but could Huawei make it available on its mobile devices in the future? What kind of AI implementation can we expect? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Huawei will reportedly stop making flagship Kirin chipsets

Previously, it was said that Huawei is gearing up to unveil its latest Kirin chipset at IFA 2020 on 5 September. However, it now seems like the upcoming Kirin 1000 could be the companies last flagship chipset. A new report claims that the company is being forced by current circumstances to stop producing its high-end chips beginning in September 2020.

According to Reuters, pressure from the US on Huawei's suppliers is making it hard for the company to keep producing its chipsets. Huawei CEO Richard Yu confirmed that from 15 September onwards, Huawei will not be able to produce its flagship Kirin chipsets or any of its AI-powered chips. The company outsources its chip manufacturing to TSMC, which is one of the companies that the US has been pressuring.

This would directly impact the volume of devices the company can make. Without being able to manufacture its high-end Kirin chipset via TSMC, Huawei will have to find other companies willing to do so. The other alternative is to swap over to the use of flagship chipsets from other companies, such as MediaTek or Qualcomm.

There's a possibility that the Huawei Mate 40 series will have fewer units available as a result of this issue, but we don't know about that for sure at the moment. With that said, what do you think Huawei would do in this case? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news like this.


Huawei will soon launch a new enterprise version of smart display called Enterprise Smart Screen

For a lot of companies, technologies are often launched for the enterprise-level first before consumer ones are released. However, it's going the other way this time for the Huawei. The company decided to launch its Enterprise Smart Screen later this week, one week after the launch of the Vision X65 TV.

According to HuaweiUpdate, the new Enterprise Smart Screen functions like Microsoft's Surface Hub and Google's Jamboard. It is an interactive digital board that is useful for enterprise meetings, allowing them to connect multiple devices to share files, conduct remote collaborations, video conference calls, and more. Also, it'll come with a front camera that can track your gestures, which can be used to control the smart screen.

Huawei first hinted at this smart screen in February 2020 and was originally supposed to launch during that month. However, the launch was delayed and will now be held on 17 April 2020 instead. We believe that it will at least be 50-inch in size and should pack 4K resolution, but aside from that, we don't know any other info or specs.

Ironically, this is probably not a good time to launch a product that's mostly used by enterprise companies during meetings. However, educational institutions could consider using this with video conferencing apps to conduct remote classes. What else do you think it could be useful for? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Huawei will unveil its latest foldable P50 Pocket phone on 23 December 2021

Today, Huawei has officially confirmed the existence of another foldable phone. Called the P50 Pocket, it is scheduled to be released on 23 December 2021 but that's all the information we know so far. As for the rumours, you may continue reading below.

According to rumours, the P50 Pocket is said to challenge the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G due to the way it was designed. As you can see from the alleged image below, the phone cover there suggests the P50 Pocket is foldable in half. On top of that, it also shows two huge circular camera cutouts that follow the footsteps of the Huawei P50.

There is barely any information about the phone but if the P50 Pocket's camera module is following the P50, then the camera specs could be exactly the same. Moreover, rumours have it that the P50 Pocket's folding display could have lesser creases compared with Samsung's. We will find out soon enough on 23 December 2021.

Are you looking forward to the Huawei P50 Pocket device? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Huawei will use Snapdragon chipsets for its phones in 1H 2022

For smartphones, prices have increased due to a shortage of components like chipsets. Huawei is no exception, especially since its stockpile of Kirin chipset continues to dwindle. As a result, it has to rely on other brands like Qualcomm for chipsets.

According to Digital Chat Station (via Gizchina), Huawei still has a smartphone that's powered by the Kirin 9000 4G chipset on the way. However, its stockpile of Kirin chipsets will reach its limit soon. To compensate, most of the company's smartphones in 1H 2022 will be using Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets.

Back in May, it was rumoured that Huawei could still launch a 3nm Kirin chipset by the end of this year. Since then, there hasn't been any solid info about this chipset, so it might not be true. But if it is, it will probably be available only for Huawei smartphones in China. Huawei could also turn to MediaTek for chipsets.

Mind you, this is highly speculative and we have no evidence on what Huawei would do. We'll keep an eye out for more updates, but until then, stay tuned to TechNave for other news on the latest mobile gadgets.