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Samsung recently released an updated version of their Samsung Keyboard (version 5.8.20.12) app. While the company has not disclosed any specific changes or new features introduced in this update the first thing we noticed was that switched physical keyboard shortcut keys in the previous iteration have been fixed.

TechNave Business Bytes Week 3 April 2024: AI advances, security upgrades, and educational initiatives empower businesses and consumers

Recently, Nor Rafidz Nazri of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that a special body to oversee entities engaged in providing Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) would be set up while the Consumer Credit Act (CCA) would impose tighter regulations on BNPL credit providers. Major online BNPL players that were named included Shopee, Grab and Atome as they make up 97% of BNPL providers in Malaysia.

In this week's TechNave Business Bytes for Week 2 of April 2024 Tencent partnered with Paynet Malaysia for cross-border QR payments while APRU's "AI For Social Good Report" highlights the need for transforming social policies using AI innovations. The Global IPO market saw a 7% decrease in volume but a 7% increase in proceeds in Q1 2024. CloudMile was recognized as Google Cloud Partner of the Year while Infinix, ranked as the sixth most innovative company in the Asia-Pacific. We also covered first impressions of the Jabra Evolve2 55 wireless headphones. Read on for more details.

Currently available in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series Gallery app for free, the Samsung Galaxy AI enables a number of high level photo editing features that includes generative fill, intelligent object removal and smart move and resize. Here are some tips and tricks on how to use the Galaxy AI Photo Assist feature on your Samsung Galaxy S24 series device.

In this week's TechNave Business Bytes for Week 1 of April 2024, Samsung Electronics received 75 awards at the iF Design Awards 2024, while LG Electronics reported strong financial performance for Q1 2024. Brother Malaysia donated RM20,000 to the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) and Schneider Electric discussed key data center trends for 2024, focusing on AI. Do read on for more details.

In general these days, most brands guarantee about 2 years' worth of Android updates and security patches, while a few promise up to 7 years. While we would always recommend getting a device with a newer Android version (it's easier to manage), sometimes your older device will still work fine.

Or maybe you're just feeling a bit reluctant to part with it and move to a newer device? Regardless of the reason, this time around, we're answering the question "Can you still use a phone or device with an older Android version?" Read on to find out.

This week's TechNave Business Bytes for Week 4 of March 2024 news shows that the digital landscape is constantly evolving, and businesses need to adapt to stay ahead. Check out the details here.

This week's TechNave Business Bytes for Week 4 of March 2024 news highlights Malaysia's thriving tech scene and various initiatives aimed at propelling the country towards a digital future. From attracting international partnerships to empowering local businesses, Malaysia is making significant strides in the tech and innovation landscape.

As every gadget lover knows, most gadgets don’t last forever. They get old, slow down with every update or some just break down completely. As gadget lovers, we also know that just throwing them away into the normal trash is dangerous for the environment, but you either don’t know how to dispose of it properly or just don’t have the time to find out. 

We understand completely, and so we’ve made a fast and simple guide with handy tips on how to sell, trade-in and dispose of your old gadgets properly. In some cases, you can even get PAID for them, so do read on to find out more.