Saharul Ridzwan will appear as a special guest on the OPPO A9 2020 sales launch day

With the OPPO A9 2020 announced recently, OPPO Malaysia would like to remind you that the collection day is happening soon on 28 September 2019. Customers and fans who have pre-ordered the smartphone can collect it on the said date at Lowyat OPPO Experience Store, 11 AM onwards.

To celebrate the occasion, local actor Saharul Ridzwan will be making a special appearance. Aside from promoting the A9 2020 key features, the actor will also be interacting with the fans on that day. For those who can't make it, no worries - OPPO Malaysia will have a Facebook livestream on its official Facebook page.

To recap, the A9 2020 cost RM1199 featuring a 48MP quad rear camera, 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage, 5000mAh battery and many more (check out the full specs here). Stay tuned for more OPPO news at TechNave.com.


Sahur Pass is now available for Digi Prepaid & Postpaid plans with 444GB of data, priced at RM7

As the season of Ramadan begins in Malaysia, Digi has brought back its Sahur Pass once again for the occasion. For just RM7, you can increase your Prepaid or Postpaid with 444GB of Internet mobile data.

While that sounds terrific, be noted that the pass is only eligible for seven days, from 3 PM until 7 AM. There seem to be no limitations for the extra mobile data either, as you can do the usual such as surfing your social media, having video calls, streaming your favourite shows and so on. The Sahur Pass can be bought on the Digi website or the MyDigi app.

If you are going to the Digi Store Online, you can just go to "Get Add-Ons" -> enter your phone number and wait for the TAC. After that, choose "Sahur Pass" under Booster and there you have it. On the MyDigi app, just go to Usage -> Buy Add-Ons -> Sahur Pass.

You can read the full details here, including the FAQ and T&C. The promotion period for Sahur Pass will last until 15 May 2023. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Sailor Moon will be free to watch on YouTube starting from this Friday

Sailor Moon is one of the OG anime series and how can we forget that! If you want to watch the series now, some of you may find it hard to look for the source (at least legally) nowadays. The series is currently available on HULU, which is a streaming service that is not available in our country yet. However, the good news is here! The official YouTube channel of Sailor Moon will be starting to upload the series onto the platform starting from 24 April.

In conjunction with the launch of the upcoming two-part Sailor Moon film Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie, the first three seasons of Sailor Moon will be free to watch on Youtube. Starting from this Friday, 10 episodes will be released each week until all 127 episodes are made available before the end of July.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal The Movie trailer

Although the free release hasn’t been mentioned to be related to the Covid-19 pandemic, surely this is going to attract some people to stay home and watch the anime series. During this pandemic, we have gotten several free stuff from different industries like free SIM cards, free games, free comics, free online workshops, and more. However, we still hope that the situation will get better sooner as these free stuff can't be compared to walking free outside! (haha)

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


An Assassin's Creed mobile game is coming to Netflix, and four more upcoming ones by Ubisoft

Over the weekend, Ubisoft held its annual Ubisoft Forward digital event and announced a bunch of new games and content coming soon. Besides the upcoming Assassin's Creed Mirage, the company also announced a bunch of titles for the mobile gaming platform, including Netflix Games.

For the official Netflix Games by Ubisoft, the three mobile games - Valiant Hearts, Mighty Quest and Assassin's Creed universes will be available exclusively for Netflix members globally with no ads or in-app purchases. Valiant Hearts happens to be a sequel to Ubisoft's Valiant Hearts: The Great War and it will arrive in January 2023. Meanwhile, The Might Quest seems like a spin-off from the original The Might Quest for Epic Loot mobile game.

Last but not least, there will be an Assassin's Creed universe on Netflix Games. It's probably not related to the other side project - Assassin's Creed Codename Jade which will be a AAA RPG action-adventure mobile game set in ancient China. In fact, we think the former would likely be connected to Netflix's upcoming live-action adaption of Assassin's Creed.

Ubisoft also announced an update for The Division Resurgence. In case you didn't know, The Division Resurgence is an upcoming mobile game that will focus on PVP action, including the Dark Zone and Conflict mode, where mobile gamers can now register for its next testing phase here. There's also the Rainbow Six Mobile game where you can sign up for its closed beta on Google Play, which starts September 12 but Malaysia is not part of the test phase.

That's quite a few new mobile games by Ubisoft and we aren't sure how they would turn out. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more mobile gaming news at TechNave.com.


Sakar Vivicam IU680 modular lens camera offers interchangeable lens and flash

While it may have been one of those undiscovered things at CES 2014, the Sakar Vivicam UI680 certainly seems in line with other wireless lens cameras like the Sony Cybershot DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 along with the Kodak PixPro Smart Lens SL10 and SL25. However, a closer look at the setup shows that the lens module is both interchangeable and can fit on a flash module as well. The 10-30mm module for the Vivicam IU680 was seen previously as the Polaroid iM1836, again offered by Sakar International and looks to utilize DSLR lens. This would mean that the frame would be the one transmitting the WiFi signal and keeping the images which would give you a whole lot of more choices for lenses. However, Sakar International has been having problems bringing it to the market, so it seems unlikely that we'll see the Vivitar branded Vivicam IU680 anytime soon. Other tech specs, Malaysia release dates and pricing were not available but we'll keep an eye out for it, so stay tuned.


Salons, eyeglass shops, and Ramadan bazaars not allowed to operate until end of MCO

Based on a statement by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, it seems that salons, barbers, and eyeglass shops will not be allowed to operate until the end of the MCO. This response was based on feedback from the public who were concerned that the number of COVID-19 cases might increase if these businesses were given leeway to operate.

But that’s not all, the Ramadan bazaar is also not allowed to operate until further notice as well. As for college students who are currently stuck at their university dorms, the government has advised them that they should continue to stay at their respective universities until further notice.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the government not allowing salons, barbers, eyeglass shops as well as the annual Ramadan bazaar to operate? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX camera sensor confirmed, coming to Xiaomi Mi Mix 4?

After teasing what is arguably the largest megapixel mobile camera sensor yet, Samsung have officially unveiled their 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX 0.8μm mobile image sensor. The image sensor is a super large 1/1.33-inch in size (great for low light) but also sports Tetracell technology for brighter 27MP images and Smart-ISO which intelligently selects ISO to improve pixel saturation (more vivid images). Coming later in August 2019, it is expected to be available first in a Xiaomi smartphone, perhaps the upcoming Mi Mix 4?

In terms of the technical aspect, the new sensor has 100 million effective pixels for extremely sharp photographs, it can also support video recording up to 6K or 6016 x 3384 pixels at 30 frames per second. No other mention of a periscope zoom or other camera tech coming with the sensor but the previous Mi Mix 3 did reasonably well at 103 on DxOMark. Perhaps a Mi Mix 4 with an 108MP rear camera sensor could do better?

However, it should be noted (especially by some of our more astute TechNavers) that cameraphones aren’t just about Megapixels, it’s also how it’s been tuned and the camera algorithms used to fully utilize its capabilities. We’re not exactly expecting Google Pixel-like algorithms from Xiaomi, but it would be nice if the 108MP Xiaomi cameraphone has such firmware running it.

No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet. What do you think? Would you be interested in a 108MP cameraphone? How much would you be willing to spend on it? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung 11.11 special offers is back with up to 30% discount on selected products

From now until 21 November 2019, get up to 30% discount or more on selected products with Samsung’s 11.11 Special Offers campaign. Products that are eligible for these offers include electronics such as Samsung’s 49-inch QLED Gaming Monitor, Vacuum cleaner, and microwave ovens.

Furthermore, you could get an additional RM110 discount when you purchases amount to more than RM1200 on selected products. Head over to Samsung’s official website, if you want to find out more information about the Samsung 11.11 Special Offers campaign.

Would you be buying anything from Samsung during the campaign? Let us know on our Facebook page, and for more updates like this stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Samsung 12.12 Holiday Sale: Discounts up to 46% exclusively on Shopee and Lazada

Samsung Malaysia today announced the Samsung 12.12 Holiday Sale which offers awesome deals of up to 46 per cent off exclusively on Samsung Brand Stores on Shopee and Lazada. Moreover, with 12.12 All Day vouchers, consumers can get RM222 off with a minimum spend of RM2000, applicable at all Samsung stores.

You can collect these vouchers from Shopee Samsung Malaysia Official Store and Lazada Samsung Flagship Store. Besides that, consumers can also follow Samsung Brand Stores on both platforms to unlock giveaways with storewide vouchers and products worth up to RM2917.

These include an RM100 storewide voucher, one Solo Microwave Oven with Dual Dial (RRP RM319) 23L, one Galaxy Bud2 Pro (RRP RM899) and one 25-inch Odyssey – G4 (RRP RM1,599). On top of that, if you’re the first 10 buyers to rate and review your purchases on 12 December 2022 at both Samsung Brand Stores, you’ll receive an upsized voucher worth RM100 too.

Checkout the full list of promotions on both Shopee and Lazada below:

That’s not all too! Samsung members can also look forward to getting an RM120 voucher with a minimum spend of RM500 for Shopee and Lazada, valid on 12.December 2022. You can claim your unique voucher codes on the Samsung Members app from 9-12 Dec 2022 now.

On Lazada, if you sign in to Lazada’s Samsung Brand Store for 5 days consecutively from 7 to 11 December 2022, you can get an additional RM99 off with a minimum spend of RM1,000. Moreover, redeem an exclusive RM100 voucher with a minimum spend of RM500. Voucher codes are valid on 12 December 2022 only and are applicable at all Samsung stores.

On the Shopee Samsung Malaysia Official Store, the voucher code is SPP12PR, while on the Lazada Samsung Flagship Store, the voucher code is LZD12PPR. Do hurry up though as there are only 50 vouchers per platform and redemptions are on a first come first serve basis.

In conjunction with the 12.12 Holiday Sale campaign, shop your Samsung wish list and enjoy exclusive deals on Shopee Samsung Malaysia Official Store (only on 12 December 2022) and on Lazada Samsung Flagship Store (on 12-14 December 2022). As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and deals such as this!


Samsung 2022 Neo QLED 8K TV Malaysia release: new Neural Quantum Processor 8K technology, starting price from RM12,499

Today, Samsung Malaysia unveiled a new lineup of the 2022 Neo QLED 8K TV series. Under the theme "Screen Everywhere, Screen for All", there are a few Neo QLED 8K TV models but with a starting price of RM12,499.

We can't say that we are surprised with this starting price tag but there's a good reason. The 2022 Neo QLED 8K TV has an updated and upgraded Neural Quantum Processor 8K with 20 groups of Neural AI networks to help optimize 8K image quality and colour based on picture content. The colours are more vivid and black spots are darker thanks to the Quantum Mini LED, making it the world's first Pantone colour certified TV.

Besides from reproducing more than 2000 colours including 110 Skin tones with The New Pantone indicator, the 2022 Neo QLED 8K TV series also has Dolby Atmos sound system. The flagship QN900B is equipped with a 90W 6.2.4 speaker configuration, plus Dolby Atmos with Object tracking Sound Pro. In addition, the Samsung 2022 Neo QLED TV is also equipped with the world's first wireless connection to Dolby Atmos, connecting to its latest 2022 Ultra Slim Soundbar.

There are also notable features that are present in the 2022 Neo QLED 8K TV series. But perhaps the one that stands out is the Smart Hub under Tizen OS. It allows the user to set TV settings by changing the screen content according to the home environment and helping users with corresponding functions in games and work.

Here are the big Malaysian prices for the Samsung 2022 Neo QLED:

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


Samsung 2023 Neo QLED TVs Malaysia release - starting from RM5999 with Q-series Soundbar bundles

Today, Samsung launches a new lineup of 2023 Neo QLED TVs and BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerators for the Malaysian market. So if you happen to be looking for the latest TVs and fridges by Samsung, you ought to read more because there are some promotions offered especially the TVs.

Starting with the 2023 Neo QLED TVs, they are powered by the Neural Quantum Processor 8K that leverages AI and machine learning technology to provide the best visual quality possible. As a top-tier smart TV, it has several features to enhance your viewing experience. This includes Auto HDR Remastering, Real Depth Enhancer Pro and Perceptional Color Mapping.

On top of that, the TV's top channel speakers are powered by Dolby Atmos with Adaptive Sound Pro, which remasters and processing sounds via AI. The TV also comes with Gaming Hub app that offers premium performance streaming, accessory compatibility and AI upscaling of graphics. Other features like the Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro and FreeSync Premium Pro will also complement your gaming experience with 4K and 144 refresh rates.

Starting today (25 May) until 11 June 2023, Samsung Malaysia is offering WOW Gifts worth up to RM6499. You can check out the price and launch promo for the 2023 Neo QLED 8K TVs below for your reference:

To enjoy the launch promo deals, you can visit the Samsung Malaysia Online Store and find out more details on the Neo QLED 8K right over here. And to read about the BESPOKE fridges, you can head over here to check them out (in development).


Samsung 43” M7 Smart Monitor review - All-in-one bigger display for your smartphone or other device

As people are becoming more and more tech savvy with their smartphones, they often become so used to them that they don’t even need a laptop or PC. However, there’s always that time when you’d like to watch something on your phone on a bigger display. For that reason, there’s the Samsung Smart Monitor series, which offers a bigger display for your compatible Samsung phone (and a few other devices) without having to use your laptop or desktop.

The 43-inch Samsung M7 Smart Monitor not only delivers all that in 4K UHD but offers all-in-one support for productivity, gaming and entertainment. Is it the right monitor for your needs? Find out in our full review of the 43-inch Samsung M7 Smart Monitor (S43AM702UE) below.

The back panel of the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor

This power adapter socket is inset so you can do a wall mount

All the ports turns the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor into a full fledged USB Hub

At first glance, the box of the 43-inch Samsung M7 Smart Monitor reminded me of those 70-inch Smart TV’s (yes, it’s that huge, or at least the box is), but inside, the 43-inch M7 is just 7.5mm thin. The Simple stand on the other hand is quite heavy but it’s understandable given how big the display actually is.

On the back there’s the sockets for wall mounting, the stand socket, the power socket and the ports. In terms of wired connectivity, there’s 2x HDMI ports, 3x USB Type A ports and 1x USB Type C port. The single USB Type C port also offers up to 65W pass-through charging for your device (laptop or smartphone) too. For wireless connectivity, the M7 offers both WiFi5 and Bluetooth 4.2.

What's in the box for the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor

The monitor is thin and light, but because of it's size, the stand takes up a lot of space

The monitor itself is thin and flat which is probably why Samsung recommends that you get 2 people to lift it up or handle it. I expect if I did it myself it would probably flex and damage the screen, so make sure you have someone to help you take it out of the box and set it up. Once you’ve assembled it, the stand only allows a small amount of tilt though. It also juts out a bit (taking almost half of the space for a 120cm wide desk), so you’ll need a fairly big desk.

Unlike the usual curved remote controls you’d normally see for Samsung TVs, the M7 remote control is slim, flat and sports a rather large solar panel on the back. It also has a USB Type C port on the bottom, so instead of inserting batteries, you can charge the remote control via cable or the solar panel. On this remote control, there’s the usual omnidirectional circle, volume and channel rockers along with dedicated buttons for NetFlix, Amazon Prime Video, PC Connect and Voice Control.

The remote controller for the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor is flat and slim

There's a big solar panel on the back of the remote control

You can also charge the remote control via the USB Type C port

There's a dedicated button for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, PC Connect and Voice Assist

The Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio is also bundled with the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor

Our review unit (and some bundles) came with the bluetooth Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio, which looks a lot like the Logitech K380 bluetooth keyboard, but with rounded square keys. There’s dedicated keys for the app navigation, volume and more but like the Logitech K380, the Smart Keyboard Trio needs a pair of AAA batteries. There’s also 3 device switch keys near the Esc key in orange, so you can switch to your phone, laptop or the M7 as you need.

Setting up the Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio and a Bluetooth mouse to the monitor is relatively painless, but you do have to be patient as the interface lags with the remote. The steps you have to go through include Home > Settings > External Device Manager > Input Device Manager > Bluetooth Device settings, which can be quite slow and tedious. Alternatively, you can use the monitor like a USB hub and connect a wired keyboard and mouse or a wireless dongle.

You can use the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor wirelessly with Samsung DeX on your smartphone

You can also use the Samsung Internet browser to do work via Google Docs

The interface is much like most Samsung displays

Fancy a game on your Samsung M7 Smart Monitor?

Colours are bright and vibrant on the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor

Trying out the M7 reveals the usual TV and monitor interface as The Premiere projector and other Samsung Smart TVs which is good. As usual, there’s a number of apps, games and so forth you can install. We found most streaming video apps like NetFlix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, HBO and more, but no Disney+ just yet. The monitor does make most tables seem small though, but it also looks like it’d be more immersive than say a triple monitor setup. The two 10W speakers are loud and clear as well.

The PC to connect menu has an Office 365 shortcut but this actually just opens it up in the Samsung Internet browser. This means it's rather laggy. While there's no shortcut for it initially, you can also use Google Docs via the Samsung Internet browser, but again, it is a bit laggy. The experience of seeing words the size of my fingers is certainly novel though, so if you're the type who always complains about the text being too small to see or you have to go really close to see them, the 43-inch M7 really sounds like a perfect fit for you. Samsung DeX works both wirelessly or via a dock and/or a HDMI cable.

Watching video is awesome thanks to the 4K display on the M7. Colours and details spring out and the various gradations of black and grey means you’ll actually see what’s going on in night time or dark scenes. Gaming is relatively smooth as well even with the M7’s 60Hz refresh rate. The action is still fast, furious and responsive though, so playing games on the M7 is still a fairly enjoyable experience.

Overall, the 43-inch Samsung M7 Smart Monitor works surprisingly well for individual use, especially if you do everything with your Samsung phone but also if you need a single monitor to connect all your other devices and do work without a laptop. We’d say it’d be great for a small meeting room or even as a Smart TV replacement unit as well, but regardless of how you use it you’re going to need a large enough space or desk to put it. Alternatively, you could also wall mount it as well.

You can clear see the different shades of black for dark scenes on the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor

There’s a good amount of ports and connections for nearly all your devices with the M7 so you don’t need to get another USB hub, but we would have liked it better if there were more HDMI ports. With Airplay 2 support the M7 should also be good for those looking to extend their screens for their Apple MacBooks as well. However, the rather standard 60Hz refresh rate does mean that it’s not that suitable for gaming purposes as well, especially if you’re already used to displays with higher refresh rates.

While you can tap your compatible Samsung phone on the side or top of the monitor with the M7’s Tap View to do screen mirroring, you can also use the phone’s Quick View to connect wirelessly. I wish you could do this for other peripherals like Bluetooth headsets but perhaps this will be updated in the future.

For its price tag of RM2888, the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor is an excellent All-in-one monitor but then again, there’s also larger 4K Samsung Smart TVs for around that price tag as well. Granted, the M7 does offer somewhat faster overall performance and can be used more readily for practically every type of use but this depends entirely upon you. If you don’t need an all-in-one display without a laptop, this might not be the one for you. Personally, I’d go a size smaller to the 32” M7 Smart Monitor, but that’s just me.

What do you think? Would you buy the 43-inch Samsung M7 Smart Monitor for your brand new XL sized computer table and Samsung phone or MacBook laptop? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.

Here are the tech specs and features for the Samsung 43-inch M7 Smart Monitor (S43AM702UE):

Pros: Connects everything both wired and wirelessly and charges your USB-C laptop too. Affordable for its size and features.

Cons: You’ll need a really large desk (or wall mounting).

Summary: This All-in-one Samsung Smart Monitor is for those who always complain about needing a bigger screen to do anything.


Samsung 75" Neo QLED 8K QN800C SmartTV review - A premium flagship TV with handy AI features

To have a great home theatre experience comes with great expenses. That is especially true if you want a comfortable movie-watching experience at home. Well, I recently tested the Samsung 75" Neo QLED 8K QN800C smart TV, so read on if you're serious about having a top-tier home theatre experience.

So, it goes without saying, but this TV is super huge. Together with a TV stand, it measures 1668.3 x 1023.8 x 286.4 mm and weighs 43.7kg. Yup, this is also the heaviest smart TV I have reviewed so far, so make sure you have at least two people to help you move it. Alternatively, you may mount the TV on a wall, and there are some tools for that. Also, make sure your TV bracket is strong. Otherwise... the fall would hurt both the TV and your wallet.

As usual, the Samsung Titan OS is easy to navigate. But if this is your first time using it, don't fret too much. Depending on the streaming service, the home page automatically displays recommended TV shows or content from Netflix, YouTube and others. Besides that, you can also set a wide variety of Ambiance wallpapers, including some Non-Fungible Token (NFTs) ones for when you're away.

The size of a 75" is humongous compared a standard 55" TV

Running on Tizen OS (you can manually download the Disney+ Hotstar app)

The home page will show your most visited apps

There are lots of styles for the Ambience mode

Some Ambience wallpapers have animations and sounds

For this year's TV model, Samsung integrated lots of technologies for you to get the best out of everything. As marketed, its four features are the Quantum Matrix Technology Pro, Neutral Quantum Processor 8K, Dolby Atmos speakers, and Infinity One Design. Quantum technology sounds great on paper. But whether you want to use it is entirely up to your preference.

Before I start detailing my experience, let's do a quick breakdown of the features. The Quantum Matrix Technology Pro is said to bring out hidden detail, particularly from black areas, with 1.5x more lighting zones than the non-pro version. On the other hand, the Neural Quantum Processor 8K helps to upscale content to 8K with an AI that improves scenes.

As I've mentioned, all that sounds wonderful, and you should have a blast watching movies at home with the QN800C. However, if you are picky about how the visual presentation affects your viewing experience, you will need to do a lot of adjustments in the settings. Personally, I prefer to set the Intelligent Mode off, and my best viewing experience is setting Movie Mode with max brightness.

One of my other nitpicks about the Intelligent features is that sometimes, it enhances a certain colour too much. For example, the snowy field in The Mother (from Netflix) looked too blueish with Intelligent Mode on. Also, most non-8K YouTube videos don't translate well with that mode. As great as the content detail is, the movement fluidity can be jittery at times, even when not it's not fast-paced. On the other hand, it made dark scenes watchable without me having to squint my eyes.

Note that this is different for everyone as your environment also plays a factor (like if the sun is shining onto the TV panel). Your preference is probably different, so you may like this Intelligent Mode more than I do. Of course, I'm not entirely writing off Intelligent Mode, as it actually enhances my video gaming experience. Speaking of that, it also has Game Mode.

Game Mode can be easily access on the remote by press-hold the Play/Pause button

A closer look at before and after using Game Mode

Game Mode has several features for you to try, such as Game Motion Plus, Dynamic Black EQ, up to 4K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and more. I didn't have a PlayStation 5 to test it, But the Nintendo Switch performed well on the QN800C. Playing the Switch on Dock Mode would limit visuals to 30FPS. But this TV bumped it up to 60FPS, which was great.

Needless to say, movement and fast pace actions on the QN800C were seamless in Game Mode. However, that's the only thing I really like about the mode. I tried the other features but decided I was already quite satisfied with the gaming experience without altering too many settings. Also, the Dolby Atmos sound performance was mostly fine. But I didn't dive in too deeply because most consumers would have soundbars for their setup instead.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 4K 120FPS is glorious

Some content samples of the visual presentation

At RM22,209, the Neo QLED 8K QN800C is a premium flagship TV for those who want the best features and viewing experience. There are a few things to like about it, like the 75-inch screen panel that offers a truly cinematic viewing experience in your living room and the Intelligent Mode that further enhances it. I also enjoyed playing games on the TV!

Then again, how the TV enhances colour contrast, brightness, saturation and many other visual settings may not sit well with everyone. If you're fussy with how your content looks, you would most likely not use Intelligent Mode at all. But if you're not, then you would probably enjoy the visual presentation a lot.

Pros - Offers high-tier features for the best viewing experience (especially 4K and 8K content) and is great for gaming

Cons - Not everyone may like the Intelligent feature it offers if they are picky about it, has a hefty price tag

Conclusion - A truly premium flagship TV for those who want a mini theatre experience at home


Samsung 8K QLED TV series now showing in Mid Valley and there's one selling for RM 299,999


An HONOR executive confirmed that a new HONOR Play device is releasing in May

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It's been a while since we last heard of HONOR and we are expecting some new products coming this year as an independent brand. According to sources, an HONOR executive has confirmed that a new HONOR Play series phone will be releasing in May.

Announced in the forums of Weibo as usual, Wei Xiaolong, Product Manager of the HONOR Play series said that aside from arriving in May, the upcoming phone would have and 5G connectivity. HONOR Play is known to be a budget-friendly gaming smartphone so to support 5G, a new Dimensity 800 chipset is to be onboard. Moreover, he also mentioned a 64MP quad camera module and a 4300mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging technology.

For the record, the HONOR Play series hasn't been released globally especially in Malaysia for at least three years now. This was even before the unfortunate ban on Huawei from using Google Mobile Services. If they keep this up, we may not even see the new HONOR Play releasing in Malaysia but things can change.

Are you excited about the new HONOR Play phone? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung A03 Core release: 5000mAh battery and 6.5-inch display

Yesterday, Samsung had quietly launched an entry-level smartphone which is the Galaxy A03 core. Here we spotted the poster of the device and the price tag hasn't been announced yet.

The Galaxy A03 comes in 3 colour variants which include Black, Blue, and Red. It sports a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display with a 720p resolution. Besides that, it features an Octa-Core processor, up to 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. On the other hand, it comes with a 5MP selfie snapper and a dual rear camera with 48MP (main camera) + 2MP (depth sensor). Other than that, it is powered by a 5000mAh battery and features a Dolby Atmos speaker.

So let us sit back and wait for the official price announcement. Well, do you want Samsung Malaysia to bring this device to the Malaysian market? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


Samsung A11, A31 and A41 to have up to 128GB in storage?

Samsung is allegedly looking to beef up its storage game for its mid-range A-series offerings. A leaked rumour claims that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A11, Galaxy A31 and Galaxy A41 smartphones are expected to feature storage capacities of up to 128GB.

The supposed leak claims that the three devices are already in development, with model numbers of SM-A115F, SM-A315F and SM-A415F. Tech specs have not been revealed yet but we can expect to see new features and improvements over this year's models.

Aside from the three devices mentioned above, leaked renders of the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 were also found recently. The renders show that the devices will have punch-hole front cameras, suggesting that the upcoming A-series devices may feature the same design. Of course, there are no official announcements from Samsung to confirm or deny these rumours yet so do take all of this with a pinch of salt.

What are your thoughts on the rumours and when do you think the devices will come to Malaysia? Tell us what you think on our Facebook page and stay tuned for further updates on TechNave.come.


Samsung A41 specs and design revealed, comes with Helio P65 chipset and triple rear cameras

Rumours of the Samsung Galaxy A41 first started to appear around last year. But it wasn't till today that Samsung finally confirmed some of its details. The company has announced that the phone will be making its way to Japan and could be available by June 2020.

The Galaxy A41 is the successor to the Galaxy A40 and will come with a few improvements. Not only will it have a larger 6.1-inch Super AMOLED display, but it will also be powered by a more powerful MediaTek Helio P65 chipset that should be more power-efficient than the older Exynos 7885 chipset. Besides that, it's expected to have 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and a 3500mAh battery.

Also, the Galaxy A41's rear camera will be upgraded. Instead of dual rear cameras, it'll come with a triple rear camera, consisting of a 48MP main camera, plus an 8MP ultra-wide lens and 5MP depth sensor. The front will house the same 25MP selfie camera, which is placed under the waterdrop notch. It also has IP68 dust and water resistance.

This new smartphone from Samsung will ship in blue, white, and black colours but we don't have any news on pricing yet. It also hasn't been confirmed whether the Galaxy A41 will launch in Malaysia, but we're pretty sure it will. With that said, how many of you are interested in this particular model? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


Samsung AR9500T Wind-Free aircon launches in Malaysia starting from RM2399

Today, Samsung Malaysia Electronics had an intimate session with the media showcasing their latest new air conditioning unit, the AR9500T. If you're familiar with their home appliances, this is the new successor to the previous model, AR9500M, and features more than the trademark Wind-Free cooling technology. It also offers an enhanced AI capability for the user to smartly save energy consumption and understand the user's habit.

The AR9500T is essentially more or less the same with the predecessor. The aircon still offers the same Wind-Free technology with its automatic 3-Step cooling mode (Fast Cooling, Dehumidifying, then Wind-Free), but more improved than before with 43% speed increased. This is all thanks to the Digital Inverter Boost which reduced the time for the compressor inside to reach maximum power, as well as reducing energy usage by up to 73% (and helped Samsung to achieve a 5-Star energy label for CSPF, that's like the highest energy rating achievable in Malaysia).

We got to test out its AI Auto Cooling Mode. Pretty cool, I'd say (acknowledge my pun, pls)

If you want to clean the filter by yourself, you can simply take off the Easy Filter Plus that's on top of the aircon. It's pretty easy to clean because of the Tri-Care Filter material that keeps out dust, fibres and hairs

Besides the faster and better energy usage, Samsung also integrated some AI capability features such as the AI Auto Cooling mode. This mode can analyze room conditions, user-preferred temperatures and other cooling modes, even the weather for outdoors can influence the aircon to adjust accordingly. All these can be done through the SmartThings app on the smartphone.

Currently, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is having a Purchase with Purchase promotion (until 31 May 2020) where customers can purchase the new Wind-Free aircon and be eligible for a new Samsung Air Purifier at 50% off. There are also different price tags for each model based on horsepower, check them out below!

To simply summarize the AR9500T, this product is like an aircon on stealth mode. But what do you think? Let us know in the Facebook post and for more information, you can head over to this page and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TehcNave.com.


Samsung ATIV Q Breaks AnTuTu Benchmarks

Imagine an x86 tablet doing a benchmark for Android devices like AnTuTu and you'll get some pretty high scores. Imagine that with the Samsung ATIV Q, one of the most powerful x86 based tablets in existance and you'll get AnTuTu scores that beat out everything else in the market. Thanks to the dual nature of the Samsung ATIV Q it was able to run the AnTuTu Benchmark and got an AnTuTu score of 54861. So far, the highest AnTuTu score was previously Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 devices with AnTuTu scores of around 33000 points.Of course, this is by no means a fair apples vs oranges comparison since the Samsung ATIV Q is packing a very fast Intel Core i5 and 4GB of RAM while even the fastest smartphone is still limited to 2GB of RAM and a much more energy efficient processor and chipset. Will we ever see Intel Core i5's in Smartphones or smaller sized tablets? Probably not, as for that market, Intel is using the Atom based Silvermont range which have so far still not beaten the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800. It does point towards a more promising future for Intel in mobile (and more powerful devices for us) if they manage to pull off the same sort of performance for the processors meant for the mobile market.[Source]


Samsung Android Go smartphone will house a 2600mAh battery and 5-inch display

Based on the leaks courtesy of techiedrive.com, the Samsung with Android Go will be powered by a 2600mAh lithium-ion battery and it will house Exynos 7570, 16GB of internal memory, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front facing selfie camera and lastly, a 5-inch display.

Other than that, there is no other detail regarding the device such as the release date, official name, as well price of it. But expect more news to pop up in the next few weeks prior to the announcement. As always with all leaks like these, take every bit of information with a grain of salt and as always, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.


Samsung Announce ATIV Tab 3 - 10.1-inch World's Thinnest Windows 8 Tablet

According to Samsung, they've just released the World's thinnest Windows 8 tablet with the Samsung ATIV Tab 3. Tech specs for the Samsung ATIV Tab 3 include:10.1-inch display (1366 x 768 pixel)

Like other Samsung ATIV tablets, the ATIV Tab 3 can also use SideSync to hook up a Samsung smartphone allowing it to use said smartphone's features and functions. Unlike the other devices unveiled at the Samsung Premiere 2013 event, the ATIV Tab 3 gets pricing details with the basic model priced at $599 (RM1924) but you can add on another $100 (RM321) for the keyboard book cover. No details on availability though. For more information regarding the Samsung ATIV Tab 3 check out the Samsung site or you can see it being announced at the Samsung Premiere 2013 event below at 0:48:23:


Samsung Announce Galaxy NX - Mirrorless Interchangable Lens + Android 4G LTE

Confirming earlier reports, Samsung have announced the Samsung Galaxy NX which features a mirrorless camera body with interchangable NX mount lens and built-in Android 4G LTE connectivity. Revealed officially at the recent Samsung Premiere 2013 event, the Galaxy NX has a number of impressive tech specs including:

In terms of look and feel, the Galaxy NX feels more like a DSLR than the Galaxy Camera ever did. Bigger, bulkier and solid, it feels like a photographer's camera and supports 13 interchangable lenses from the Samsung NX range. The grip is certainly more prominent and the tech specs more fitting with a DSLR. While the tech specs are certainly impressive, we couldn't get any sample images to see how the performance is. No news on pricing or availability just yet but again, this is probably for the upper premium price range. For more detailed information check out the Samsung Galaxy NX site here or check out the Samsung Premiere 2013 event below at 0:27:40:


Samsung Ativ S Officially Announced in Malaysia

Samsung Malaysia recently announced the official release of the Samsung Ativ S, one of the company's premier Windows Phone 8 smartphones. Priced at RM1699, it doesn't really come as a surprise since we have seen it appear on local store shelves at the same price. What the official release does mean is that the Samsung Ativ S should now be available in most retail outlets and shops supporting Samsung smartphones.As far as smartphones go, the Samsung Ativ S is in the upper mid-range with an 8MP camera and 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm snapdragon processor. The 4.8 inch Super AMOLED display offers great 1280 x 720 pixel resolutions though while a 2300 mAh battery ensures that you get a bit more battery life than the average smartphone.While it only weighs in at 135grams and is 8.7mm thick, it doesn't feel too much like a toy as some other Samsung phones tend to do. This is probably because of the chrome finish and metallic look for the backplate, which gives it a more premium look and feel. It isn't an aluminum unibody, but it feels better than your standard plastic shell casing. If you're thinking about getting a Windows Phone 8 smartphone, the Samsung Ativ S should definitely be on your consideration list.


Samsung BESPOKE Refrigerator Malaysia release - early birds get a free microwave oven, starting price from RM3199

Today, Samsung Malaysia is excited to announce that its BESPOKE Refrigerator sales are now available in Malaysia. Starting today onwards until 24 May 2023, early buyers who make the purchase can also bring home a free BESPOKE microwave oven (worth RM799).

In case you don't know what's a BESPOKE refrigerator, it's just a fridge with multiple colour covers that can complement your kitchen and interior design. You can choose not one or two, but seven unique BESPOKE colours. This includes White + Pink, Vanilla + Peach, White + Peach, White + White, White + Vanilla, Cotta White + Cotta Charcoal and White + Navy.

Aside from customising your fridge cover colours, the BESPOKE refrigerator also offers Optimal Fresh+ and AI Energy Mode. It's a technology that Samsung integrated that continuously checks the temperate and circulates cool air. On paper, this ensures your food remains fresh, as well as saving both energy and money at the same time.

For price reference and more details, you can refer to the table below or go to the official web portal right over here. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


An Honor 80 Pro variant with cutdown specs could be on the way

Back in November 2022, the Honor 80 series was launched in China in three flavours - Honor 80, Honor 80 SE, and Honor 80 Pro. This was then followed by the Honor 80 GT launching last week. But sources also claim that a variant of the Honor 80 Pro is on the way.

Tipster Digital Chat Station claimed that an Honor 80 Pro with a 6.67-inch flat OLED display is coming. It will support Full HD+ (1080x2400) resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and 1920Hz PWM dimming. This display isn't like the one on the regular Honor 80 Pro, which uses a 6.78-inch curved OLED screen instead. Besides the screen, the front and rear cameras are different. The rear will have a 160MP+8MP+2MP triple camera (vs 160MP+50MP+2MP), while the front is just one 32MP camera (vs 50MP+2MP).

The regular Honor 80 has a curved screen instead

However, the other specs are expected to remain the same. In other words, this Honor 80 Pro variant should have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, 8GB/12GB of RAM, 256GB/512GB of storage, and a 4800mAh battery. It should also support 66W fast charging, 5W reverse charging, and optical fingerprint reading.

Considering the rumoured specs, this seems like a cross between the Honor 80 and Honor 80 Pro, so it could be intended as a more affordable variant. But what do you think, could this be an entirely different model? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates about it.


Samsung BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator Malaysia release - up to 476L, starting price at RM3199

Other than the 2023 Neo QLED TVs, Samsung Malaysia also unveiled new BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerators. If you think they are just ordinary fridges with different colour models, well, you might want to read more about the features Samsung offers down below.

The new BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator is capable of offering customised cooling performance. Built on the idea of eco-friendliness, the new fridges are said to offer food freshness with Optimal Fresh+ technology which is located at the top. It has four pre-set temperature modes to keep your food fresh and lasting twice as long, according to Samsung.

In addition, Samsung also integrated SmartThings AI Energy Mode which allows you to monitor it from your phone. With this feature, you can proactively save energy and make informed choices on energy usage. The fridge also comes with a 20-year warranty on its compressor, that's really long.

Below is the table for the official prices for each model for your reference:

For more details on Samsung's BESPOKE Top Mount Freezer Refrigerator, you can visit the official web portal here. If you want to check out the new 2023 Neo QLED TVs, you can check out our news coverage about it here.


Samsung Bespoke Home 2021 will introduce new digital appliances on 11 May 2021

Looking to get some new home appliances? Then you might want to wait for next week, as Samsung has some new products on the way. Samsung Malaysia has announced that Bespoke Home 2021 event will be held on 11 May 2021.

Samsung Bespoke is the brand's new series of refrigerators. However, Samsung Malaysia has mentioned that it will be introducing new digital appliances at the event. This implies that the company has more up its sleeve this time than just refrigerators. If you want to see what Samsung plans to launch, you can watch the live stream on Samsung's website or YouTube channel.

It will be interesting to see what Samsung has in store for us. Having said that, what other appliance would you like to see from Samsung? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates on the latest tech products.


Samsung Bests Apple for Q1 2013 Smartphone Sales

We fully expected this from our earlier reports but Samsung have dethroned Apple in smartphones sales for Q1 of 2013. According to analysts Samsung sold $26.62 billion worth of smartphones. While Apple have been doing quite well too at $22.95 billion this figure is lower by $7.71 billion compared to the figure reached in Q4 of 2012. Nokia followed up with $3.64 billion while LG got $2.95 billion from their smartphone sales.In related news, Samsung even beat out Nokia in Finland, which is the country where Nokia is made with Samsung taking 36% of the smartphone share there. Nokia managed to get 33% while Apple only got 14% there. Apple still has a better overall score when it comes to operating income ratio, but Samsung doesn't look to be letting up as they are continuously coming out with new models in their usual shoot-everywhere approach. While it is still too early to say if Samsung will beat Apple completely, we're expecting Samsung to do well in Q2 of 2013 too.


Samsung Black Friday starts tomorrow with up to 50% discounts and a free TV from selected products

It's that time of the year again and although Black Friday is largely associated with the West, brands in Malaysia are also taking advantage of that which includes Samsung Malaysia. Looking at the list below, none of them is a smartphone (yet) but we have the complete list of best Samsung product discounts that you can get your hands on.

Before we get to the goodies, there are some important notes that you should know. These Samsung products are on a first-come-first-serve basis so there are only a limited number of them. On top of that, you ought to be quick because it will only begin from 27 (tomorrow) until 30 November 2020.

Yeah, that was a short announcement but anyway, moving on to the highlight. Below is the complete list of Samsung Black Friday deals!

Moreover, customers who purchase any Samsung smartphone and wearable products from the company's online are eligible for a free Galaxy Tab A7 (SM-T500nZAAXME, worth RM999). Buying any Samsung TV/AV products will also grant them a free 34" Samsung TV unit (UA32N4003AKXXM, worth RM 829). Sweet.

The Samsung Black Friday website will go live tomorrow (27th) so make sure to check in on what you want to get. That's all and stay tuned for more trending tech sales news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Blade Bezel is a new laptop with Under Panel Camera

In 2020, one of the biggest achievements in display technology would be panels with semi-transparency. This resulted in under-display cameras for smartphones, which some companies are starting to use. Now, Samsung wants to push this tech to computers with its Blade Bezel laptop.

Frequent leaker @UniverseIce has leaked a teaser video for the alleged laptop. The Samsung Blade Bezel uses an OLED panel with an under-display camera. In this case, it's called the 'UPC', which we assume means "Under Panel Camera". It's unknown why Samsung hasn't showcased this at CES 2021, but maybe we'll see it unveiled at tonight's Samsung Unpack.

Wow ! Samsung Display reveals its under-Display camera technology for the first time, which will be used for OLED notebook screens first pic.twitter.com/Fu4Ublvsru

Anyway, this UPC allows Samsung to significantly reduces the bezel on the laptop. The result is an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 93%, which means Samsung can fit larger screens into smaller laptop chassis. Besides that, this OLED panel is half as thick as regular displays, so it can be lighter than other laptops.

This is actually quite exciting because any reduction in size and weight for laptops would be appreciated. The reduced bezel also means videos feel more immersive. But what are your thoughts on the UPC technology? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Samsung C3560 Malaysia Review

Samsung C3560 is a basic mobile phone announced recently by Samsung that comes in clamshell form factor. Its shape gives an impression that it is a touch-screen phone but it is not the case with Samsung C3560.

It comes with a 2.2-inches high quality TFT QVGA display screen which gives a decent 320 x 240 pixels resolution. The physical dimensions of this device are 94.8mm length, 46.7mm width and 16.59mm thickness. It is quite handy and can be easily carried as it just weighs 84 grams. The handset shall be available in just one basic Grey color. Though there is nothing novel about its shape, color or design, Samsung C3560 seems like one different mobile phone looks-wise.

Samsung C3560 has also been endowed with some really decent music features just as most entry-level phones and as such there is a MP3 music player and a FM radio with RDS in this phone. The microphones of the Samsung C3560 serves as antenna for FM radio and its microphones/headsets would enable listening to music on its music player with ease.

Samsung C3560 sports a decent camera which is rated at a mega-pixel count of 2.0 Mega Pixels and offers digital zoom, video streaming like features and 1600X1200 pixels resolution. It is quite a good and decent in every possible way and its inclusion allows users to capture videos, click photographs and enjoy the photography experience. There is an in-built MP4 video player in this handset for letting users play the videos of their choice.

With 50MB of internal memory, the Samsung C3560 seemed to have less storage space inside it but its barely sufficient internal memory still can keep a 1000 phonebook contacts, many text messages( SMS ) and call details (up to 30 missed, dialed and received calls can be seen) inside itself. To delight of those craving for more memory in their phones, a 16 GB microSD card can do the rest which can be placed in the phone for further memory expansion.

Battery life of Samsung C3560 is quite amazing and as such its standard Li-ion polymer battery of 800mAh configuration delivers talk to up to 11.30 hours and maintains the phone on standby for around 500 hours. Quite a well deserved applaud should be given to the battery specification of this handset.

The music output on Samsung C3560 is via the universal 3.5mm audio jack and that also takes care of giving good sound quality audible loud and clear over the speakerphones of the phone. The mobile phone, Samsung C3560 also facilitates ringtones and vibration alerts for keeping users alert on calls and messages.

Most advanced data connectivity features are missing from Samsung C3560 but this handset is all set to take us by surprise by giving users EDGE connection along with GPRS. It can connect all compatible Bluetooth devices to its inherent Bluetooth in version 2.1 with EDR. If in close proximity, even the Bluetooth of car, laptops etc. can be connected with this phone. The phone also gives direct e-mail access via Microsoft exchange server.The Samsung C3560 also has facilitated its users with a micro-USB of v2.0.

This stylish basic phone facilitates users with real useful messaging services and let its users stay on top at all social networking sites as well. There is direct access and integration of Facebook and Twitter on the phone which allows exchange of e-mails via Microsoft Exchange. The other services offered in the messaging department are SMS and MMS. SMS typing is also easy and quick with T9 predictive text input feature.

The Samsung C3560 does not facilitate browsing and net surfing as no browser exists in this handset for the purpose. Samsung C3560 would let its users play interesting games and keep themselves engaged in a positive way in their free time and utilize it in some good mind boggling. ha has some fine hasConclusion:

Samsung C3560 is a decent performer and as such it has been equipped also. It has a good battery back up, expandable memory and nice camera and music-based features for keeping users enthralled and satisfied with their phone's performance.


Samsung CEO apologises to users over the GOS app throttling controversy

Following the ongoing controversy over the GOS app throttling fiasco, Samsung CEO and vice chairman Jong-Hee Han has issued a formal apology to customers and shareholders. GOS, short for Game Optimisation Service comes preinstalled on the company’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S22 series and has been caught intentionally limiting the device’s performance.

Han said that Samsung has failed to appreciate its customer’s concerns before bowing in apology. This happened during the company’s annual shareholder’s meeting yesterday.

Owners of the Galaxy S22 began to see something amiss when they got their brand new smartphone last month as some apps were performing badly on the device. After some tweaking, users then start to notice that the GOS app was responsible in limiting the performance of thousands of apps.

The Samsung CEO yesterday clarified that GOS was designed to optimise smartphone performance during gaming. Last week, the company also released an update to GOS that gave users the option to prioritise gaming performance.

Han further stressed during his speech that Samsung will listen to customers more closely moving forward. Furthermore, the company vows to prevent such an issue from happening again in the future.

What do you guys think of the whole GOS fiasco? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and as always, stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest trending tech news!


Samsung Captivate Glide Review

Samsung announced Samsung Captivate Glide in US. It seems that Galaxy series is going to be a super vital tonic for Samsung mobile industry. As we have already observed that Galaxy S2 is being loved by Smartphone lovers all over the world and it is being preferred over iPhone4 by a majority of high end mobile users.Samsung Captivate Glide is a super solid sliding QWERTY Android Gingerbread Smartphone having a 4.3 inches large capacitive touch screen. However all other features are exactly same to Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II.

Samsung Captivate Glide is the newest phone announced by Samsung it works with Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) and it also having Dual-core 1.0GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, Mali-400MP GPU, Exynos chipset (CPU). Phone offers plenty of useful features to use.

With the resolution of 480 x 800 pixels it has Gorilla Glass display 4.0 inches Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors, TouchWiz UI v4.0, Multi-touch input method, Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, Touch-sensitive controls, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off, Gyroscope sensor.

With the help of 8 Mega Pixel camera it is capable to capture HD quality videos ([email protected]) and photos. 8MP camera has features such as autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization and Image/video editor. It is also having 2 MP camera at front side for video calling.

Now always stay connected with friends and family with the lots of social apps such as Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter etc. Samsung Captivate Glide offers Bluetooth,Wi-Fi, 3G, GPRS, EDGE, GPS and microUSB to access web, share stuffs from phone to other device and with PC.

Phone comes with 16GB/32GB storage, 1 GB RAM internal space and users can also upgrade up to 32GB microSD external memory card. Now store how much you want with huge space of this phone.

Samsung Captivate Glide also has such features like TV-out (via MHL A/V link), Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack, Stereo FM radio with RDS, MP4 & MP3 Player, Supports Java apps, Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF), Adobe Flash 10.1 support, Voice memo/dial/commands, Predictive text input (Swype), Games, SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS, Li-Ion Battery etc.


Samsung Chat 222 Review

Samsung introduces a simple but up to-date handset with appealing features know as Samsung [email protected] 222. This blackberry shape handset is equipped with qualities at an affordable price. Samsung company is announcing this handset as the previous mobiles from [email protected] series became very popular because of their chatting convenience.

Samsung Chat 222 (E2222) is a messaging phone with a dual-SIM functionality, so you can use two SIM cards simultaneously. Like the previous chat models (the Samsung 322 and Samsung Chat 335), the 222 IM with a 2.2-inch display and a full qwerty keyboard. The specifications are modest with a VGA camera, FM radio, GPRS / Edge, an MP3 player and 43MB memory (expandable via microSD), but on a budget-friendly price compared. Through the 3.5 mm headset port to connect any standard. Chat with the Samsung 222 is pre-installed apps for instant messaging, Facebook and Twitter. Also you can put your Hotmail, Gmail or Yahoo Mail account to check. More applications can be found via the Chat 222 Samsung Apps.Samsung Chat 222 - Device & dimensions:The Samsung Chat 222 is a dual-sim messaging phone with a weight of 90 grams. The dimensions of the phone are 11.00 x 6.30 x 1.20 inches.

Speaking time (under ideal conditions) 710 minutes. The standby time is 550 hours under these conditions. The Samsung 222 Chat is only available in black.Samsung Chat 222 - Call & Data Features:The Samsung 222 IM supports GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz networks. The Chat 222 can be relatively fast mobile internet with EDGE support. EDGE abroad is still popular. Chat with the Samsung 222 can include text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages sent and received. Thanks to the support email you can simply read your own emails. Vibrating alert and polyphonic and MP3 ringtones are of course standard equipment.

Samsung Chat 222 - Memory and connectivity:The Samsung has 222 IM 43 MB internal memory (Flash). In total there is a MicroSD slot for external memory. You can transfer data via USB transfer to and from your PC. The Chat 222 also has Bluetooth (for wireless communication with other Bluetooth devices such as headsets).Samsung Chat 222 - Multimedia:Chat with the Samsung 222 can both audio (MP3) and video (H.263 and MPEG4) files mobile listening and viewing. The Chat 222 is equipped with a built-in FM radio and voice recorder. The Samsung Chat 222 also has a built-in camera, where you can record videos along. The maximum resolution of this camera is 480 x 640 pixels (0.3 megapixels). This camera has no optical zoom.Samsung Chat 222 - Display & Control:The operation of the phone takes place on the device itself. The 2.2 inches TFT display is a bit small with 220 x 176 pixels resolution but it has an awesome QWERTY keypad which relieves you while messaging. It has 3.5mm jack that is the best part of this phone or any other phone in my opinion because this jack allows us to connect our speaker with the phone and enjoy music in high quality and high volume.

There are many features which are not good and also few nice features are not available in this phone, however there are a number of features are there such as HTML browser, FM radio,  SNS integration,  MP3/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.264 player, organizer voice memo, predictive text input. The battery back up of this cell phone is 550 hrs in stand by mode and 12hrs in talk time mode. Overall this cell phone is quite good and reasonable with handsome look. Look is the Plus point of it.


Samsung Chat 350 C3500 Malaysia Review

Samsung [email protected] 350 (Samsung Chat C3500) is a fairly recent model brought out by Samsung, one of the series of phones that combines both touch screen as well as buttons in the form of a slide out keyboard. What makes this aspect of the phone special, is the fact that many people do not feel comfortable when touch typing, and giving commands through buttons. Repeatedly pressing on the buttons of any phone results in early damage and in some cases even the warranty does not help.

The new Samsung [email protected] 350 has features that make the model comfortable and unique, especially for teenagers. The capacitive touch screen display allows the user to type or give out commands using the touch interaction system. Whereas the slide out keyboard gives the user a second option to simply type out the message using a normal keyboard, in case they are not comfortable using the touch system. This aspect makes the phone ideal, since it appeals to two kinds of people.

With a 2 mega pixel camera, the phone can take high resolution, high quality pictures as well as videos, for your entertainment. It also has photo editor, for editing and enhancing your favourite pictures and even clip- art options if you are in the mood for some fun.

Talking about entertainment, you can now party it up with the Samsung [email protected] 350, with its spectacular speaker sound, surround audio and a 3.5 mm multi purpose audio jack.With the jack, you can plug in your phone on speakers, woofers, car audio system and almost anywhere and listen to all your favourite tracks without any hassle. The Samsung [email protected] 350 also comes with the option of having Stereo FM Radio when you are tired of your own play list. This particular model is boosted with memory and space for all those tracks, pictures and videos that you want to store in your phone.

With an 8 GB memory card, you have the capacity to store almost anything you like and still be left with extra. It also has the Bluetooth v2.0 gateway that allows for exchange of files with all your family and friends. Also stay connected and use the Bluetooth gateway to directly connect to your home PC and transfer files, whenever you feel like.Conclusion:The Samsung [email protected] 350 supports JAVA versions and update which makes it ideal to download and transfer all your favourite games and have fun, playing them whenever and wherever you like. The Samsung [email protected] 350 has a whole lot of features that appeal especially to teenagers due to the enhanced messaging qualities available. The keyboard is said to be comfortable to type messages on, otherwise there is always the touch screen to work with. Teenagers are more likely to have this text frenzy and so will definitely enjoy this mobile phone.


An Indian man drained nearly 21 lakh litres of water just to find his lost phone

Phones dropping into a lake, pond or whatever is quite a common trope. We would usually read news about how owners would just move on, but there was an Indian government official who took it to another level. During the weekend, he actually drained out 21 lakhs litre of water from a reservoir to find his Samsung phone.

For your information, a lakh is a unit in the Indian numbering system equal to 100,000 so you can imagine how much water was flushed out. Rajesh Vishwas, 32, a food inspector lost his Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (worth 95,000 Rupee, ~RM5303) after he took a selfie at Paralkot reservoir next to a dam in Chhattisgarh.

Watch | A food inspector posted in #Chhattisgarh Kanker district was suspended after he drained out around 21 lakh litres of water from a reservoir next to a dam to fish out his recently-bought Samsung phone. pic.twitter.com/jXWzwfGSI3

In Vishwas' defence, he told the media that some villagers helped to find his phone after he dropped it since he's a local there. After they failed to find it for two days, the locals there suggested draining the water by a few feet. Vishwas also called the sub-divisional officer (SDO) of the Water Resources Department (RC Dhivar) and gave oral permission to drain a few feet of water.

Three feet of water was drained from the reservoir over two days, but as reported, nearly 21 lakh litres of water was pumped out which was costly. The Samsung phone was found eventually but damaged. And since Vishwas misused his position, he got suspended with immediate effect.

While the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has IP68 water and dust resistance, it can only survive a maximum depth of 1.5 metres and up to 30 minutes. This applies to every other phone, although there are a few cases in which some iPhone models survived after being dropped into a lake or pond.


Samsung Chat 527 Preview

After Samsung [email protected] 222 now Samsung is going to release Samsung Chat 527 ([email protected] 527). Till the date it is not officially anonuced from the company but we have got few of its main Specifications for you.

Samsung Chat 527 is also known as Samsung S5270. It works with 2G and 3G networks with the bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 and HSDPA 900 / 2100 respectively.

Size Specifications is not revealed yet so we are sorry and promise you to upate this as soon as we get the full specification of this cell phone.

It has 2.4 inches TFT display screen with 256k colors and 320×240 pixels resolution. It also has QWERTY keypad and Optical trackpad that gives it a handsome look.

Again a 3.5mm jack phone for you. The best thing in any phoe according to me is the 3.5mm jack because it gives it a way to listen songs on speakers. There are two alert types such as Vibration and MP3 ringtone, there is also  loudspeaker feature enabled in it.

Almost every connectivity is feature is added in the phone’s feature such as GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WLAN, Bluetooth and USB. There is no infrared in it but this is not an issue because its an old technology, all the new phones don’t have this features because its out dated.

There is a 2 Mega Pixels camera with 1600×1200 pixels resolution and with geo- tagging feature enabled. There is no secondary camera in it which means you cannot video calls to your loved ones.

Overall this phone is good and it has lots more features there such as GPS, Java MIDP 2.1, Digital compass, SNS integration, MP3/eAAC+ player, MP4/H.264 player etc…


Samsung Chromebook Pro information leaked before official announcement

In case you haven't heard, a new laptop called the Chromebook Pro will be announced soon by Samsung. The Chromebook Pro did appear briefly online before it was taken down, but luckily someone managed to copy down some of the tech-specs from there.

According to the source, the Chromebook Pro will feature a hexa-core processor (2x Cortex-A72 + 4x Cortex-A53), running on 4GB of RAM and back up by 32GB of internal storage. For the touchscreen display, it will be 12.3-inch (3:2, 2400 x 1600 resolution) and it can be tilted 360 degrees. Moreover, there's also an extra SD card slot, dual USB Type-C ports, a PEN stylus and the battery can last up to 10 hours.

There's also this free subscription feature called the AirDroid (sounds like a cloud system) but it's only free for a year, estimated price was revealed to be $499 (around RM2103) on Adorama and we can expect an official announcement from Samsung on this soon. Stay tuned for more news at Technave.com.


Samsung Cloud is shutting down by batches and Malaysia falls in Group 2

Samsung announced that the company will shut down its Samsung Cloud service back in August 2020 and decided to replace it with OneDrive. The users will be having the time to migrate all their data over to OneDrive from last year until this April 2021. However, not all users are affected by the same timeline.

According to the source, Samsung is dividing the deadline for all users across the world into two groups based on the countries. The two groups are named as group 1 and group 2 where Malaysia falls under the group 2 category with a later deadline. There are two stages here, the initial stage allows you to migrate your data to Microsoft OneDrive according to the timeline.

Migration timeline for Group 1 and Group 2

The initial migration period for group 1 ends on March 31 and group 2 ends on May 31. Once that’s over, Samsung will not allow users to migrate the data but you would still be able to download your stored data to a device or PC. After stage 2, all your data will be deleted from July 1 for Group 1 and September 1 for group 2.

However, Samsung is not completely shutting down its Cloud service but only terminating the sync feature for Gallery and My Files along with Premium Storage. For apps like Calendar, Contacts, and Notes, you will still be able to sync it. So remember to backup your data before the deadline. Stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


Samsung Concept Premium Care Centre revamped and launched in Plaza Low Yat, Kuala Lumpur

The front entrance of Samsung’s Premium Care Centre with comfortable sofas and a wide selection of reading materials and charging ports, available for customer convenience

Today, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is excited to announce that they have reopened the new and improved concept Premium Care Centre in Plaza Low Yat @ Kuala Lumpur. Located on the 4th floor, Lot 28, the new centre is designed in mind to be a one-stop servicing solution for consumers to have a free device check-up and cleaning services. There's even a premium set of soft plush sofas, air purifiers and complimentary beverages for visitors to wait for their device's repairment.

If that sounds awesome, that's just the tip of the iceberg. There's even a wide range of reading materials, charging ports, wireless internet access, and massage chairs. On top of that, Samsung is introducing several promotions to celebrate this opening launch. Starting from today until 31 May 2018, visitors can redeem a 30% off on any Samsung Smart Care service pack via the Samsung Members app, as well as a 30% discount on all Out-of-Warranty device repairs at the Premium Care Centre.

Samsung’s Premium Care Centre introduces a Smart Learning Zone, an in-store workshop area offering tutorials to customers on Samsung gadgets and service

The interior of the premium lounge with customer service counters

Complimentary massage chairs for customers to relax while waiting to be served

“We at Samsung are thrilled to finally open our new and improved concept Premium Care Centre, here in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Plaza Low Yat is widely known to Malaysians as the tech central hub for consumers to head to, and we believe that this location will be an advantage positioning for after-sales services by Samsung. We are thoroughly committed to providing all Samsung mobile users with the finest experiences in all facets of their mobile journey, and the re-opening of this centre is a testament to that,” said Yoonsoo Kim, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

For more information about the opening of Samsung’s new concept Premium Care Centre and its limited-time promotions, please visit www.samsung.com/my/offer/mobile-cs-lowyat/. and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Confirms Galaxy Note 8.0, in Malaysia around April 2013

Samsung recently made an official confirmation that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will be released in the US on 11 April 2013. This 8-inch tablet looks to compete with Apple's iPad Mini but raises the bar in terms of price to $399 for a 16GB device with WiFi. To put this into context the Apple iPad Mini costs around $329 while the rival Google Nexus 7 just costs $199.There is a reason for this as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0 packs in much better hardware which includes:

In addition, Samsung have also included 50GB worth of Dropbox storage for 2 years (for new members), unlimited music streaming from Samsung Music Hub and a $25 Google Play gift card. No news yet whether Samsung will offer the same deal here in Malaysia but it should come out sometime around April. Considering the situation here, these additional extras may just be dropped to lower the initial price.


Samsung Culture Explorer and Culture.Connect to raise awareness of Malaysia's landmarks and culture

The Culture Explorer (Malaysia) app on the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Samsung Malaysia Electronics recently launched their Culture Explorer app for Malaysia in tandem with their regional Culture.Connect campaign. While the campaign encourages the celebration of culture, the app utilizes Augmented Reality or AR to act as a virtual tour guide, highlighting cultural information and knowledge on heritage landmark sites here in Malaysia. The app also includes a 360 degree virtual tour, a navigation function using Google Maps and pictures of interesting heritage landmarks around the country.

These landmarks will include the following, with more coming soon:

While discovering facts, users can take photos of themselves and superimpose them onto pictures of landmarks and share it online through the app or via social media. The Samsung Culture Explorer (Malaysia) app is available to download for free on the Play Store and comes in at 18MB. It needs Android 4.0 and up to work and was released on 15 July 2016.


Samsung Cyclone Force Anti-tangle Turbine VC3100M Canister vacuum cleaner available for 1-day pre-order just for today, freebies included

Samsung Malaysia Electronics have announced that their Cyclone Force Anti-tangle Turbine VC3100M Canister vacuum cleaner will be available for RM439 on Lazada for an exclusive 1-day online pre-order just for today. The Cyclone Force vacuum cleaner provides powerful suction with less tangled hair and other objects that may clog up the cyclone system. In addition, the VC3100M also comes with a Gourmet Tumbler worth RM 79.90 and a cleaning service from Service Hero worth RM100. Check it out at the Samsung official consumer electronics store on Lazada which is also offering 25% off for selected devices as well.


Samsung DeX Station review - The USB hub dock that turns your Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8 Plus into a desktop PC

When it first came out, the Samsung DeX Station seemed like an obvious evolution for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, which is to turn it into a fully working desktop PC complete with a windows-based interface and network, HDMI and USB ports. Does this hockey puck sized device deliver a complete desktop PC experience? Find out in our review of the Samsung Dex Station below.

Like a large hockey puck or wireless charger

Building off of the overall rounded hockey puck look of Samsung's wireless charger the DeX Station is thicker and the rounded inner part slides up to become a stand of sorts. A fairly silent fan is built into this stand with cooling vents on the underside along with a USB Type C connector placed below this stand to place the Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus. There are a number of ports on the backside including 3x USB ports, 1X HDMI port and 1X RJ45 network port.

There are 4x USB ports (1 for powering the DeX Station), 1x HDMI and 1x RJ45 ports

When placed into stand mode, you can only put the Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 plus in an upright position. By itself, the overall design is fairly ergonomic and should fit into most backpacks but probably not all handbags or pouches.

Only works with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus for now

Cooling vents on the back coupled with a fan keep the phone cool

The Samsung DeX Station offers a windows-based environment created by Samsung where you can drag and drop items from different windows and apps, open multiple windows and apps and access all your photos, videos and documents on your phone in this environment. There is a Home button in the lower left corner which opens up your app drawer and the desktop where you can place app shortcuts, documents, files and more. An app taskbar (which is probably the most useful) is placed right next to the Home button while shortcut bars line the bottom along with recent notifications and main shortcut keys like screenshot placed on the bottom right.

Needs a license but you can use native Microsoft Windows on the DeX Station

Granted, the DeX Station only works with the Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus for now, but it could probably work with other USB Type C Samsung phones in the future as well (like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8). While it does offer a windows-like environment, apps are opened in Android smartphone mode by default so if you want to get the desktop look on certain apps like Google Chrome, you will have to enable desktop mode. Samsung says you can also open up actual Microsoft Windows remotely using a VDI(Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) solution such as Citrix Receiver, VMware Horizon Client and Amazon WorkSpaces (which needs a license).

The Samsung DeX Station only comes with a USB cable, so you'll have to supply the other stuff which includes:

Once you connect all the cables, pair all the Bluetooth devices (which you have to do beforehand) you can plug in your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus, which automatically loads the Samsung DeX Station interface. After a few intro screens, you will be prompted to adjust your screen or display so make sure to not go trigger happy and keep clicking OK. Even though we tried it with a Samsung LED HDTV you still have to adjust this or you may end up with the interface outside of the screen, obscuring buttons and so forth. Sound comes from the Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus, which is loud enough for the most part while the cooling fan is silent yet powerful enough to waft a breeze out the back.

Opens up Internet browsers like Google Chrome just fine

Trying it out with my Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard (which worked just fine on other Android and Windows based systems before) resulted in some hiccups but the good thing about the Samsung DeX is that the 4 USB ports work perfectly fine, just plug and play even with a USB keyboard, no drivers required. Since we didn’t have any issues with the Logitech Bluetooth mouse, we didn’t switch it out but it probably would have worked just as easily with any other USB mouse or other USB device.

Trying out face recognition (too many no matches) and fingerprint scanning (difficult to reach, and end up mistaking the rear camera too often) to unlock the S8 Plus was a bust but the Iris Scanner worked great. However, as usual, you’ll have to remove your glasses and glare at it to unlock it smoothly. I also found out that working at a distance with a 720p HDTV is not very easy as the text becomes somewhat pixelated sometimes.

Opens multiple windows with relatively no lag

Even with multiple windows open, there doesn’t seem to be any lag and both YouTube and other video player apps seem to work just fine. Surprisingly enough we had some issues with the Microsoft Word window, which was the only one that suddenly refused to work (didn’t want to close and couldn’t be moved) but other windows such as the ones for Google Chrome, Google Docs, YouTube and Facebook worked just fine, albeit in smartphone or mobile version unless otherwise specified.

That being said, the DeX Station doesn’t have any clear cut instructions on how to deal with hanging windows but you can easily close them in the app bar next to the home button. While productivity apps don’t seem to have any major issues, gaming is fairly limited. We’d have loved to play an FPS (First Person Shooter) like Nova Legacy or Modern Combat 5 with a mouse and keyboard but neither work with the DeX Station. Most apps work including Picsart and other photo editors along with my usual video editor.

As a technology showcase the Samsung DeX is excellent, showing off how you can replace your desktop PC with your Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus with ease. As an actual work device for that mobile road warrior on the go though, I feel that you’re better off with just a bluetooth keyboard or thumb-typing with the phone by itself. Here in Malaysia, there aren’t always HDMI capable displays available to plugin at most cybercafes or work spaces. Hotels would likely have HDMI capable TVs but not all of them allow you to plugin your device to the TV. You also have to consider bringing along a keyboard, mouse and all the cables along with you, just to make it work, so quite a lot of extra stuff to bring if you do intend to go mobile.

The windows-based interface, 4x USB hub and network cable ports make interesting and useful additions, but they are not useful enough for me to ditch my actual desktop PC as all the extra additions and licenses required to make it work well plus the RM499 asking price of the DeX station literally amounts to the same price as an actual entry-level desktop PC set or a refurbished laptop. It might be useful for the phone only user who already has a spare monitor, keyboard and mouse around though.

Compatibility remains the big issue here though as I’d be more likely to recommend it if it could do more than just work. There are plenty of great looking games on Android now and the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus are both powerful devices, so it seems a darn shame not being able to play most of these games on the DeX Station. Samsung have told us that they are working on making more apps compatible with the DeX Station but no news when that might be.


Samsung Definitely Working on New Smartwatch That Could Be The Galaxy Altius

The next step in smart devices seem to be the wearable ones, with many saying that Apple's next big thing is going to be an "iWatch". However, Samsung have also reiterated that they will also come out with a smartwatch or similar device as well. In a Bloomberg report, Samsung VP Lee Young Hee was quoted as "We are preparing products for the future, and the watch is definitely one of them."

For the record, Samsung have been working on a smartwatch or at least a watch with phone capabilities for quite some time, beginning as early as 1999 with the SPH-WP10. In 2009 they launched a touchscreen version with Bluetooth support and Outlook email sync called the S9110 (pictured above). More recent rumours name the Samsung smartwatch as the Altius (in the top picture).

[Source from Bloomberg and engadget.com]


Samsung & Disney are launching new Star Wars, Marvel and other accessory themes for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G

Today, Samsung Malaysia just announced a new collaboration with Disney and came up with new accessories created exclusively for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G. If you happen to own one and happen to be a huge fan of Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and others, you can now purchase them!

Besides the aforementioned Disney, Marvel and Star Wars, you can also get yourself an accessory of The Simpsons and even National Geographic. There's a silicone cover strap and a cover ring strap at the price of RM79. And if you want the full package which consists of a silicone cover strap, lanyard and a stick pack, you can purchase the set for RM159.

Keep in mind that selected accessories also come with exclusive design sticker packs for those looking to customise their phone cases even further. Moreover, these new accessories collections will be available on the Samsung Malaysia e-store only that can be found right over here.

That's all, folks. Quite a cool Christmas gift for your friend or family if they own the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


An Interview with Huawei Vice President, Bruce Lee - Mate 10, A.I., and the future

Bruce Lee, Vice President, Handset Business of Huawei Consumer Business Group

Back in early August, we managed to have an interview with Bruce Lee (not the actual martial arts legend, of course lol), the Vice President, Handset Business of Huawei Consumer Business Group. In the interview, the media were given an opportunity about what can we expect about their future plans, most particularly Huawei A.I. Check out the video shown below.

In the interview video, Bruce Lee was under heavy restriction from mentioning anything about the Mate 10 that will be unveiled on 16 October 2017. But what we do know that the Mate 10 will definitely feature a new Kirin 970 processor, a bigger display (bezel-less) yet compact and better endurance, which we are assuming that it has improved performance and lower energy consumption.

Moving on, it also seems that the much teased Huawei A.I. will be a new thing and not an add-on to the current EMUI 5.1. The A.I. is designed to have learning capabilities not based on algorithms like the current one, as it observes how we use our data and calculates to make the application more efficient, it's also designed to emphasize more on the user interface more. In spite of this, they have not come up with a name for the A.I. or rather keeping it as a secret. Only the P and Mate series will have this for now.

As for the company's future plans, here are the work that they are currently working on:

So that's it, pity that we weren't allowed to have much information about the Mate 10 but we can wait. Be sure to stay tuned for more Huawei news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Display is producing 11 million foldable displays and will start supplying other companies

Samsung Display is going all out with its foldable displays this year by producing 11 million of them. According to the source, the display manufacturer will also supply some of the foldable panels to Chinese smartphone companies. From what we see, 2021 is going to be the turning point for the foldable smartphone market.

It is reported that Samsung Display will be supplying 1 million of the stock to Chinese brands like Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo, which are the companies that are rumoured to launch foldable devices this year. As for the rest, they will keep the stock for the Samsung smartphones. It is mentioned that those foldable displays are the ones found on Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Z Flip.

For now, Samsung Display only has a buyer for the foldable displays and it's Samsung Electronics. Earlier, HUAWEI had shown interest in buying the displays from the manufacturer but has later dropped due to the trade sanctions. The Chinese company ended up getting the supply from BOE instead. Now, it looks like the list of Samsung Display's customers for the foldable displays will be longer with many of the smartphone brands joining the foldable segment in 2021.

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


Samsung Display is shutting down its LCD business this month of June

When it comes to screen panels, Samsung Display is also well known as a mass producer of LCD and OLED. However, it seems that the company is facing some difficulties in the LCD business and would be shut down in June 2022, according to reports.

The Korea Times reported that due to the declining global competitive edge and rapid losses from falling LCD prices, Samsung Display couldn't catch up to cheaper products from its competitors - BOE Technology Group and AU Optronics Corp. from China and Taiwan respectively. Samsung Display was believed to close its LCD business in late 2020 but was delayed due to the sudden spike in LCD prices during the pandemic.

How bad is the LCD business? Well, a US market research firm (Display Supply Chain Consultants), initially predicted that the average price index of LCD panels would fall to 36.6 in September 2022 from 100 in January 2014. However, the figure dropped farther than estimated, to a record low of 41.5 in April 2022. It was also 58% lower than 87 back in June 2021.

With this, Samsung Display will not produce any more LCDs for smart TVs. At the moment, the group focus on OLED and quantum dot displays that have been popular on Samsung TVs throughout the years. The employees of the LCD businesses are expected to be transferred to the QD businesses.

Samsung Display (and possibly Samsung Electronics as well) has no comments on the news. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Display will supply foldable OLED panels for Google, Xiaomi, and vivo

Just last week, there was news that Samsung would be providing various brands like Google with ultra-thin glass (UTG). As many of you know, this is what Samsung uses for its foldable smartphones. It's solid proof that these brands aim to make such devices.

According to ETNews, Samsung Display will supply foldable OLED displays to Google, Xiaomi, and vivo. Samsung will be manufacturing a foldable 7.6-inch panel and 8-inch panel for the rumoured Google Pixel Fold and vivo's foldable phone, respectively. The vivo device is also expected to feature a secondary 6.5-inch external display from BOE.

Xiaomi's foldable device is probably the successor to the Mi Mix Fold released back in March. We still don't know the sizes of its two displays, but its main display should also be an 8-inch foldable panel by Samsung. As for the secondary display, it should be at least 6.5-inch from TCL CSOT. Anyway, Samsung plans to start mass production of all the above panels in October 2021.

If that's true, all of these rumoured foldable devices will probably not be launched in 2021. But we should get some news around the time of CES 2022. With that said, what do you think of the news? Are you looking forward to foldable devices from these brands? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more updates.


Samsung & Dr Denim just released a pair of jeans specially designed for the Galaxy Z Flip 3

Samsung did what now? That's right, the company actually collaborated with Dr Denim and released a Z Flip Pocket Denim. It is a limited edition pair of jeans designed just to fit the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 and is only available in Australia.

From Samsung Australia's newsroom, the Z Flip Pocket Denim is "declared" as the "next big trend" for small square pockets pants. Hayley Walton, Head of Brand Marketing, Samsung Mobile said smartphones aren't really pocket friendly (she has a point there since phones are getting huge) so hence the idea of the Z Flip Pocket Denim.

The jeans also have no back pocket and it seems that it has been relocated to the front right thigh area, as well as redesigned to fit the exact size of the Galaxy Z Flip3. Two letters "Z" can also be seen near the pockets as a fashion statement. Mattias Friberg from Dr Denim also said there is only one classic, blue jean variant but revamped into a more modern look.

There are only 450 pairs of the Z Flip Pocket Denim for both men and women. It doesn't come as a standalone product, though, as each cost a hefty $1499 (~RM6218) with the Galaxy Z Flip3 included. What do you think of these limited edition jeans? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Electronics announces record earnings for Q2 2017

Samsung Electronics has just announced their earning guidance for the second quarter of 2017.

Based on estimates of consolidated earnings based on the K-IFRS, the Korean version of the Internal Financial Reporting Standards, they have come up with the following figures:

Since Korean disclosure regulations do not allow earnings estimates to be presented at a range, the above figure is represented from a median of the earnings range provided as follows:


Samsung Electronics awarded ‘Design of the Year’ for the Samsung AddWash in Singapore

(L-R) Irene Ng (VP Corporate Marketing), Ken Ding (Head of Product Innovation), President Tony Tan, Yong Sung Jeon (CEO and President) and Robert Tomlin (Chairman, Design Singapore)

On 9 December 2016, Samsung Electronics was honoured with the President’s Design Award (PDA) for the design of the Samsung AddWash washing machine at a ceremony held at the Istana in Singapore. Samsung was one of the recipients of the prestigious “Design of the Year” category.

According to the jury citation, the AddWash feature is “a result of deep consumer insights, ease-of-use ergonomics and design for assembly and manufacturability”. It should also be noted as the world’s first distinctive access door on front load washing machines, as it allows consumers to add any item during a wash cycle without opening the main door or pausing.

Yong Sung Jeon, CEO and President, Samsung Southeast Asia with Ken Ding (Head of Product Innovation Team) at the display zone featuring the winning product design, Samsung AddWash

“This is a great testament to our Product Innovation team because it demonstrates the importance of smart design and how consumer insights can lead to innovative touches, to make consumers’ lives easier. They are now able to do their daily chores efficiently and spend more time with their loved ones. We will continue to invest in understanding our consumers and creating products which enhance their daily lives.” said Irene Ng, Vice-President, Corporate Marketing, Samsung Electronics (Southeast Asia & Oceania).

Aside from having the convenience of opening the second door without pausing the washing process, AddWash also consumes less water and are more energy efficient, providing a superior wash quality. From a commercial perspective, the outcome of this design innovation will result in better margins for Samsung, proving the tried and tested adage that good design is good business.

The President’s Design Award is Singapore’s highest honour accorded to designers and designs across all design disciplines with a total of 39 Designers of the Year and 99 Designs of the Year having been conferred the award since it launched in 2006.


Samsung Electronics presented new various product add-on at IFA 2017

There were tons of news during the long weekend in Berlin, Germany, where the IFA 2017 event took place. Samsung Electronics made its appearance there and aside from revealing a bunch of new wearables, they were also there highlighting their focus on craftsmanship and connectivity of its products.

As you already know, they manufactured 43-inch The Frame TV as an ideal fit design-led TV for the modern setting where it eliminates taking up spaces. Samsung announced that users can choose an expanded art collection thanks to the new partnership with Prado museum, acquiring 1000 art pieces that will be available in The Frame's Art Store. Samsung is also planning to expand the QLED TV line up to Europe and gaming monitors as well.

On the other hand, the company has not forgotten the home appliance products. A new washing machine was introduced using QuickDrive technology, which cuts washing time by half with energy consumption by around 20%. There's also a new POWERstick Pro cordless vacuum cleaner and the Family Hub's new voice expansion to various languages such as British English, German, French, and Italian.

To read the full story of their presentation at IFA 2017, kindly visit this link here and stay tuned for more Samsung news at TechNave.com.


Samsung Electronics ranks 7th place in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2016

Today, Samsung Electronics was announced to be seated in the 7th place in Interbrand’s “Best Global Brands 2016,” with its brand value of $51,808 million – a 14 percent increase from last year. This marks the company's fifth year to be ranked within Interbrand’s Top 10 spot, demonstrating growth in brand value. In fact, over the last ten years, Samsung has made remarkable achievements as a global company, and its brand value has tripled as a result, increasing by 320 percent; thanks to its premium line-ups in its core businesses – mobile, TV, and home appliances, such as Galaxy series, Gear VR, and Gear S, and mobile payment services like Samsung Pay.

“Value of a brand becomes even more significant as markets rapidly change and competition intensifies,” said Moon Soo Kim, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing Center at Samsung Electronics. “We will maintain our mid and long-term marketing efforts to deliver our sincerity and distinctiveness to our customers.”

This year’s Best Global Brands was announced at Samsung 837 in New York City. Samsung 837 is an experiential marketing center for consumers to experience Samsung’s products, contents, and cultural events.


Samsung Electronics reaches ~RM54 trillion from their Q2 financial result

Just yesterday, Samsung Electronics has released their second quarter financial results as of 30 June 2017. At that point of time, Samsung’s revenue for the quarter was KRW 61.00 trillion, an increase of KRW 10.06 trillion YoY, while operating profit for the quarter posted a record KRW 14.07 trillion, an increase of KRW 5.92 trillion YoY.

Obviously, this is a huge jump thanks to the strong demand for high-density DRAMs and SSDs for servers. System LSI contributed to earnings through increased sales of AP and CIS products while the Display Panel Business expanded sales of flexible OLED panels for premium smartphones and high-value LCDs under stable prices. Profits from the Mobile Business, driven by robust sales of the Galaxy S8 and S8+, also increased significantly QoQ.

In the coming mid- to long-term until the end of the year, Samsung is set to focus on strengthening the competitiveness of their core business, which is reinforcing its technological leadership in the semiconductor and OLED industries, as well as improving its design and manufacturing capabilities to transform the System LSI and Foundry businesses as future growth engines.

For the full report of their second quarter financial results, head over here to check it out.