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The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro has officially made it, with an official listing in China for 3599 RMB (RM2188). The largest of the Samsung Galaxy A (2016) series, it packs in a 6-inch fHD display but retains the same look and feel as the other Galaxy A (2016) smartphones like the Galaxy A5 (2016) andGalaxy A7 (2016). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but it should reach local third-party sellers before arriving officially in Malaysia.

• octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor
• 4GB RAM
• 32GB storage + microSD
• 6-inch display (fHD, 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution)
• 16MP rear camera + 8MP front camera
• 5000 mAh battery
• Android 6.0.1 + Samsung TouchWiz UX

While the Sony 4K Spreader handycam line-up got updated in Malaysia today, it looks like Sony has also updated something else with the introduction of the Sony RX10 III. Featuring a built-in Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T 24-600mm (f/2.4-4) fixed lens (the RX10 II had a 24-200mm lens), this superzoom camera also offers a 20.1MP 1-inch type stacked sensor, ISO 64-12800 and a Bionz X processor.

Other features include 4K video recording and slow motion videos at 240fps, 480 fps and 960fps along with a 14-fps burst mode. It also comes with built-in optical image stabilization. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but US and Canadian users can get it in May 2016 from $1500 (RM5895) to $2000 (RM7860).

Samsung have officially listed the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) and Galaxy J5 (2016) in their China site. The new smartphones have brushed metal backsides, NFC and 4G LTE but while the battery size is similar, both have different features. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but you can see the complete list of tech specs in this article.

Xiaomi recently announced their first Mi Ecosystem sub-brand device with the Mi Induction Heating Pressure Rice Cooker. Priced at RMB999 (RM606) the device is priced 40% lower than other brands and will be available 6 April 2016 on Mi.com in China. Like other Xiaomi devices, the rice cooker is connected to the Internet and you can set it to cook brown rice, crispy rice and even cakes from an app. No Malaysia release dates as another Internet of Things (IoT) device from Xiaomi joins their ranks, but we expect third-party sellers to have it available eventually.

Sony Malaysia officially announced their Sony 4K Spreader lineup with the Sony HDR-PJ675 full HD camcorder (RM3999) and FDR-AXP55 (RM5499) 4K Handycam for Malaysia today. The FDR-AXP55 4K Handycam in particular offers a number of new features including a new ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens with 26.8mm wide-angle, 20x optical zoom, 30x Clear Image Zoom. 5-axis image stabilization and even a built-in 50lm projector with external input. The Sony HDR-PJ675 full HD camcorder on the other hand offers an advanced Balanced Optical SteadyShot with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode for blur free full HD video recording. Both are currently available in Malaysia.

Recently Sony unveiled the XB650BT EXTRA BASS Bluetooth headphones at CES 2016. It is now available in Malaysia for RM549 based on their official website. As for color options, it comes in 3 different colors, red, blue and black. But only the black will be available in Malaysia.

After the recent media briefing and subsequent Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 first look video, the smartphone has been officially announced complete with pricing. As per previous reports, there will be two variants, one with 16GB storage and 2GB RAM for RM749 and another with 32GB storage and 3GB RAM at RM849. They will be available on 6 April 2016. Both still have the all metal body and fingerprint sensor on the back but the higher-end version has a 16MP rear camera while the lower priced version has a 13MP rear camera. Both still pack in a 4000 mAh battery but you can check out the complete tech specs below.

As we get closer to 12 April, it will be the day when HTC will unveil the HTC 10 to the world via online. More and more leaks are scattering around the internet including the rumoured specs and body, along with some new information on the price leak and some more image body shots.

Back in the past, the Xiaomi Mi2 was considered one of the best Xiaomi phones during 2012-2013, and rumours has it that Xiaomi is planning to go back to the 4.3-incher after Apple announced the iPhone SE. 

While the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are both water and dust resistant, even to the point of surviving being frozen, neither of them are shock resistant. This is mostly due to the glass front and back on both phones but leaks have seemingly confirmed that Samsung are making a rugged military grade (shock resistant) Galaxy S7 Active smartphone. No news on tech specs, Malaysia release date or pricing details but we don't expect the Galaxy S7 Active to arrive in Malaysia anytime soon, considering that Samsung Malaysia only brought in the Galaxy S7 edge.