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Samsung also won awards during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 with a "Best Connected Consumer Electronic Device" award for the Samsung Gear S2 and the "Best Smartphone 2015" award for their Samsung Galaxy S6 edge from GSMA at the Global Mobile Awards. The Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge weren't mentioned at this point, but these devices also won awards from various tech industry awards such as techradar and others. Here is what Samsung had to say about it:

“We are honored to be recognized for our industry-leading technology,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics. “At Samsung we remain committed to providing mobile devices that are inspired by consumers and always underpinned by a focus on progress and innovation.” 

Apple can't seem to make up their minds, as just over the weekend, once known as the Apple “iPhone 5se” it is re-dubbed as the iPhone SE. Also, the rumoured 15 March Apple event is rescheduled to 21 March instead, at least according to Buzzfeed, Re/code and other sources. 

The recently announced LG G5 offers a modular design which includes a slide-out battery, camera and hi-fi audio attachments on top of a metal unibody chassis. Announced at MWC 2016 with a number of companion devices, the LG G5 garnered a number of awards as well. Check out what LG had to say about it and the full list below:

1. GSM Association (GSMA) ~ Best Mobile Handsets & Devices - LG G5
2. 4gnews ~ Major Revelacao - LG G5
3. Alphr ~ Best Smartphone - LG G5
4. Android Authority ~ Best of MWC 2016 - LG G5 / LG Friends
5. Android Central ~ MWC Top Pick - LG G5 / LG Rolling Bot / LG 360 VR
6. Android Pit ~ Best Innovation - LG G5
7. BGR  ~ MWC 2016 Winner - LG G5 / LG Rolling Bot
8. Digital Trends ~ Top Tech of 2016 Winner - LG G5 / Top Tech of 2016 Audio - LG Hi-Fi Plus
9. Expert Reviews ~ Best of Innovation - LG G5 / Best Smartphone - LG G5
10. Know Your Mobile ~ Best of Innovation - LG G5 / Best Smartphone - LG G5
11. Men’s Health ~ Editor’s Choice - LG G5
12. MobileGeeks ~ Best Smartphone - LG G5 / Most Innovative Company - LG Electronics
13. Slashgear ~ Best Smartphone - LG G5 / Best Accessory - LG Rolling Bot
14. Techradar ~ Best in Show - LG G5 & Rolling Bot / Best Phone - LG G5 / Best Wearable - LG 360 VR
15. Techspot ~ Best of MWC - LG G5 
16. Tom’s Guide ~ Best of MWC - LG G5
17. Tom’s Hardware ~ Best of MWC - LG G5
18. Trusted Reviews ~ Best of MWC 2016 - LG G5 / Rolling Bot
19. Ubergizmo ~ Best of MWC - LG G5 / LG Friends

We're just one day away from Vivo revealing the Xplay 5, and it has caused quite a stir by announcing being the first in the world to feature a 6B RAM inside the hood. Vivo isn't done teasing us though, as they recently released a video showing how fast the smartphone can be by comparing it with an Apple iPhone 6s on the right and an old Xplay model on the left.

You might recall a post from AnTuTu regarding the rumoured Meizu MX6 early this year, it's possible that the MX6 flagship could be launched ahead of schedule this mid year around May because of theearthquake in Taiwan that halt the production of the Pro 5 mini.

The Huawei MateBook 2-in-1 hybrid laptop tablet was recently announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016. As of now, it has won 15 awards from industry watchers and tech authorities from across the world. Check out the full list of awards and various videos below:

1. Top Pick of MWC 2016 – Chip Chick
2. Editor’s Choice – Men’s Health
3. Best of MWC – Mobilegeeks 
4. Editor’s Choice – SlashGear
5. People’s Choice – TechRadar
6. Best Tablet  – TechRadar
7. Best of MWC – TechSpot
8. Best of MWC – Tom’s Guide
9. Best of MWC  – Ubergizmo
10. MWC 2016 Top Pick – Windows Central
11. Best of MWC 2016  – Alphr.com
12. Best Product: Tablet – Computer Bild
13. Best of MWC 2016  – Expert Reviews
14. Best of MWC 2016  – Know Your Mobile
15. Best in Show – Trusted Reviews

While it was announced last year in 2015, it looks like ASUS are confirming that a number of devices will be getting the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update by Q2 of 2016. New additions since previously include the ZenFone Zoom and Max but it also appears that certain ASUS ZenUI apps like ASUS Messenger, ASUS Mail and ASUS Calender will be replaced by their Google apps as the default apps. You can redownload these apps and install them with a factory reset after the update though. 

• PadFone S PF500KL
• Zenfone 2 - ZE550ML and ZE551ML
• Zenfone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML
• ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition (ZE551ML)
• ZenFone 2 Laser - ZE500KG,  ZE500KL, ZE550KL, ZE600KL, and  ZE601KL
• ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL
• ZenFone Max (ZC550KL)
• ZenFone Zoom (ZX551ML)

Huawei Consumer Business Group and Leica Camera AG have announced a strategic long-term partnership to reinvent smartphone photography. Both are leaders in their respective fields but there are no specific details about any upcoming Huawei-Leica cameraphones just yet. The partnership will include research and development, design, co-engineering, user experience, marketing and retail distribution. Hopefully this will result in more value devices but for now check out they had to say about it in this article.

As of yesterday (25 February), Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (“Digi”) has announced their support for the GSMA Connected Women Commitment initiative at the Mobile World Congress 2016 in Barcelona. This makes Digi the first GSMA the only Malaysia telco to collaborate with GSMA and global mobile operators to educate and equip women in low- and middle-income countries with in basic computer and internet knowledge by 2020.

Just in case you missed it, ASUS Republic of Gamers have been promoting the upcoming highly anticipated Tom Clancy's The Division which will be released on 8 March next month globally. So whoever have purchased or planning to buy a ROG laptop from 17 February until 21 March 2016 will get a free copy of the game!