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As mentioned in our last LG G5 post, LG will make an appearance at the MWC 2016 next month to go head on with Samsung and Sony. We have already showed you how the render might look like based on the eyewitness testimony, now there's another one leaked in the internet and it looks quite similar to the previous render.

It's reported that the G5 is probably going full metal, the four corners are curved and the volume buttons are placed on the left just like the first render. What's interesting to note that, the power button is actually placed at the bottom along with the speaker, while the headphone jack remains at the top. The device will have a fingerprint sensor on the back too.

Good news for iPad users, Logitech did a collaboration with Apple recently and the company has unveiled its first accessories designed for the new Apple iPad Pro and iPad Mini 4. Introducing the with Logitech CREATE Backlit Keyboard Case and the Logitech Focus Flexible Protective Case, both accessories are available now for RM699 (with GST) and RM199 (with GST).  

“The iPad Pro coupled with iOS 9 opens new ways to create, work and play on the tablet,” said KP Sim, Logitech Country Manager of Malaysia, Philippines and Brunei. “With this in mind, we worked closely with Apple to design the Logitech CREATE and Logitech Focus to unleash even more possibilities. This has resulted in two functional yet beautiful cases, and the best iPad keyboards we’ve ever created. From compatibility with the Apple Smart Connector to the color and finish of the keyboard, every detail was meticulously crafted to perfectly complement the iPad Pro and the iPad Mini 4.” 

The world's thinnest cameraphone with 3x optical zoom features a 13MP PixelMaster rear camera with 10-element lens from Hoya, dual-prim periscope, OIS (optical image stabilization), 0.03 laser autofocus and dual-LED real tone flash, the ASUS ZenFone Zoom ZX551ML, was recentlylaunched here in Malaysia for RM2099. Along with it, ASUS Malaysia also revealed the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition ZE551ML, ZenWatch 2, ZenBook Pro UX501 and Zen AiO Pro Z240ICGK. While many of the details like price and tech specs weren't available at the launch, these details have been released recently which you can see in this article.

Sony Malaysia's acclaimed Cyber-shot series is back with a brand new RX compact camera  - theRX1R II (model DSC-RX1RM2). It will be released in Malaysia on 25 February onwards with a price tag of RM14999 (with GST), customers can also make a pre-order starting from 25 January – 21 February via Sony Stores, Sony Centres, authorised Sony dealer outlets, and www.sony.com.my. 

• Sensor - 35mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor, aspect ratio 3:2 43.6 MP 
• Pixels - 42.4 MP 
• Screen type - 0.39-type electronic viewfinder (OLED), 2,359,296 dots 
• ISO Sensitivity - ISO 100-25600 (1/3 EV step) (expandable to ISO 50/64/80/32000/40000/51200/64000/80000/102400), AUTO (ISO 100-102400, selectable upper / lower limit), Multi Frame NR: ISO 100-102400 (1 EV step), AUTO (ISO 100-102400, selectable upper / lower limit) 
• Measurement – 113. x 65.4 x 72mm

Microsoft Malaysia has recently released two new devices nationwide – the Lumia 550 smartphone and the Nokia 230 Dual SIM feature phone. Both are currently available for RM 559 (with GST) and RM269 (with GST) in selected authorized retailer stores which are listed below.

During CES 2016, Fujifilm has revealed not one but four new models for camera enthusiasts – a point and shoot FinePix XP90, the premium X-Pro 2, and two mid-range cameras X-E2S and X70. All four models will be available in February (Malaysia still unknown though), prices are listed below.

Are foldable smartphones possible? Not the ones like the flipping phones back in the days, but a smartphone that could be bend in half along with the screen. It seems crazy to even consider that idea, but then again the idea of having a touchscreen was also crazy; and it worked.

HSBC analysts have predicted that Samsung will be the first to release such device, claiming that Samsung have always had that goal in mind few years ago; with a leaked presentation slide plans to release the first foldable smart devices by 2018. Here's what HSBC speculates:-

Although CES 2016 is already over, there's still one more thing we thought we can share with you all because of how super cool it is. During the convention, LG has showed us that the future is already here with its rollable OLED TV. Yes, a rollable TV. 

Two year ago, LG said they were confident that they could release the 60-inch flexible 4k TV by 2017. Well clearly that seems to be happening, since they have showed off the product at the convention, it can be rolled up like a newspaper  with all the UHD (4K) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature in it. You can literally carry it around to anywhere you go!

LEAGOO Alfa 5 actually has been around since November last year, but this time it's making the mark in Malaysia today officially for RM369 only. The Alfa 5 is a successor to the LEAGOO Lead 5, equipped with the latest hardware and software along with neat software features. 

Alfa 5 tech specs:-

• 1.2GHz Quad Core Processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB ROM with microSD (T-FLASH card) up to 32GB
• 5-inch HD IPS with 1280 x 720 resolution
• 143.9 x 71.5 x 8.9mm
• 5MP main camera (with F/2.8, LED Flash) and 2MP front camera (with LED Fllash)
• Dual SIM slot
• LEAGOO Xender
• Android 5.1 Lollipop
• 2200 mAh battery

You may already be aware that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is already out for quite some time now, well there's a new version of it (Redmi Note 3 Pro) and this time it's equipped with the Snapdragon 650 processor (previously it was MediaTek Helio X10). The processor is also backed up by 2x Cortex A72 cores and 4x Cortex A53 cores, with Adreno 510 GPU. Despite the upgrade, Xiaomi decided to put the price CNY 999 (around RM662)  only, so this makes the device the most cheapest and powerful mid-range smartphone available right now.

New Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 tech specs:-

• Snapdragon 650 processor + 2x Cortex A72 cores and 4x Cortex A53 cores, with Adreno 510 GPU
• 2GB or 3GB RAM
• 16GB or 32GB internal storage 
• 5.5-inch FHD 1080p
• 16MP rear camera (with ultra-fast PDAF) + 5MP front camera
• Fingerprint sensor, Sunlight display
• 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi,   Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GLONASS, VoLTE and USB OTG connectivity
• MIUI 7 
• 4050 mAh battery