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Ahead of MWC 2016, Alcatel have revealed 3 devices, namely the Alcatel Idol 4, Alcatel Idol 4S and Alcatel Plus 10. The Idol 4 and 4S are both smartphones with metal frames and glass backs while the Plus 10 is a Windows 10 based 2-in-1 tablet with fairly feature-filled keyboard dock.

The hidden feature of the Idol smartphones is that the box the phones come in can transform into a virtual reality headset. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but the Idol 4 is expected to be $280 (RM) while the 4S could go for $450 (RM). No price estimates for the Plus 10 but it is expected in June 2016.

After a global launch last month it looks like the Huawei Mate 8 will be officially coming to Malaysia on 8 March 2012. The 6-inch phablet sports the latest Huawei Kirin 950 processor and a 16MP rear camera with optical image stabilization but there is still no news whether we'll be getting the version with 3GB RAM or 4GB RAM.

No pricing details yet but the Mate 8 is currently going from 599 euros (RM2831) for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage version and 699 euros (RM3303) for the 4GB RAM / 64GB storage version. At its initial launch the three variants costs were the 3GB + 32 GB model for CNY 2999 (RM1985.09), 4GB + 64GB for CNY 3699 (RM2448.43) and 4GB + 128GB for CNY 4399 (RM2911.78).

A new mid-range DSLR from Canon was released yesterday -  the EOS 80D as a new successor to the EOS 70D with some improved features such as the 24.2MP sensor, the AF system, image processing engine, WiFi and NFC add-ons, a 7560 RGB + infrared metering system and a broadder ISO range of 100-16000 (expandable to 51200). It will start in the USA first with $1199 (around RM5072, body only), and also a bundle set with the new EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens for $1799 (around RM7611).

Xiaomi has been working hard to promote their next Mi 5 flagship lately, by releasing subsequent short advertisements of portraying the device being extremely fast. With Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and 4GB RAM inside the hood, the advertisements by Xiaomi is short, sweet and effective in passing the message of Mi 5's capability in speed.

Rumours about Huawei's so called hybrid laptop, the Matebook continues to surface in the internet, and with the recent Weibo post from Huawei, it seems more evident and possible now of them planning to unveil the product at MWC 2016.

The Weibo post, made by Company CEO Yu Chengdong and VP of Huawei’s Consumer Business division have teased that we are probably going to see a new laptop from the company at MWC. Both of them commented about the PC industry, how PC, tablets and smartphones have overlapping functions, and how Huawei wants to innovate smart devices that offers convenience to users. 

We've already heard plenty of Apple rumours about the “iPhone 5se” and iPad Air 3 over a couple of weeks, but we got some worthy insider information from Bloomberg confirming the devices' key processor details.

According to Johny Srouji, Apple's SVP of Hardware Technologies who oversees Apple's chip development, both devices will use Apple's latest chip technologies. The iPhone 5se will be equipping the same A9 processor from the iPhone 6s, whereas the iPad Air 3 will feature the A9X processor that was first used in the iPad Pro. It should be noted that this is the first time that the Air 3 will feature a processor from many previous rumours, so Bloomberg's information should be worth highlighting.

A teaser poster by Vivo appeared yesterday hinting a new device called the “Xplay 5S” will come soon, well, turns out that's only half-true because Vivo just released another teaser poster confirming the actual name – Vivo Xplay 5, along with an important feature too.

The first feature that the company wanted to highlight is the dual curved screens, which appeared in yesterday’s teaser poster actually. It actually seem like it's from the top of the device only but at least we now know that the device itself will come with a borderless design. Since that's the case, that will make Vivo the second company to use a curved screen panel aside from Samsung.

On 18 February 2016, HTC gave a surprise revealing not only one, but five new HTC smartphones altogether – award-winning HTC One Family, the HTC One A9, HTC One ME dual sim, HTC Desire 728 dual sim, HTC Desire 626 dual sim and HTC Desire 828 dual sim.

“Our customers are gradually looking for stylish smartphones with faster processors, network speeds and outstanding battery life. They are creating and consuming rich video content and want greater freedom to personalize their smartphones. We know they love the flexibility that comes with expandable memory.” said Mr. Faisal Siddiqui, President, HTC South Asia. Our new ranges of smartphones deliver the distinctive features with an outstanding user experience in a sleek, chic, slim package at an affordable price.”

Two months ago, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (“Digi”) planted their first Digi tower in Setia Alam as promised from their #DigiWeWant4G Twitter campaign. They are still on the roll by announcing Lunas, Batu Gajah, Jejawi and Arau as their next location to install the 4G LTE network as voted by Malaysians.

Digi’s Head of Northern Region, Siew Chee Kong said, “Following up from our 4G LTE rollout in Setia Alam in the Klang Valley, we are now happy to announce that we’ve completed the rollout in the four towns up north where Malaysians have tweeted their desire for Digi’s 4G LTE coverage in their areas. As of this week, we have deployed and switched on our 4G LTE infrastructure to serve customers in Lunas, Batu Gajah, Jejawi and Arau. In total for the northern region, we now have 64% population coverage of our high speed 4G LTE network serving customers in 34 cities, districts and towns.” 

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