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Celcom Axiata Berhad recently revealed a new secure chat app called Zipit Chat which offers encrypted chats, email and voice over IP (VoIP) along with password protection, stealth mode, self destructing messages and private mode for your phone book and media. Zipit Chat is built based on Advanced Encryption Standards (AES) 256 for more secure mobile services. Zipit Chat is available from Google play for Android at only RM10.00 while the iOS version for App store will only be available next month. Celcom will offer the service for FREE with terms and conditions until 22 November 2015. For more information on Zipit Chat check out www.zipitchat.com.my.

LEAGOO Malaysia have launched their LEAGOO Elite 1 smartphone today for a jaw dropping RM999. Available on 25 September 2015 this LEAGOO flagship phone features a premium full metal frame and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front and back with a circular wave pattern underneath the glass. Standout features for the smartphone includes a 16MP rear camera with f2.0 aperture and dual tone LED flash, 13MP front camera with single LED flash, a sapphire glass protected fingerprint sensor beneath the home button and a customizable SmartButton key for instant launch of apps. Other tech specs include a 64-bit 1.3Ghz MediaTek processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage + up to 64GB microSD, 5-inch FHD display, 2400 mAh battery and dual SIM 4G LTE connectivity. The smartphone is powered by an Android Spearheaded by Dato Calvin Chan, LEAGOO Malaysia looks to offer Malaysians a value beating price for flagship features. Check out our hands-on photos in this article.

Xiaomi recently announced the launch of their Xiaomi Mi 4c smartphone for China. Priced from RMB1299 (RM880) for the version with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, the Mi 4c will also come in a version with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage for RMB1499 (RM1015). Other tech specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 5-inch FHD display, 13MP rear camera with Sony/Samsung sensor and the latest USB Type-C port with quick charge 2.0. The latest feature includes Edge Tap which allows the phone to respond to light taps on the sides.  A double tap on one side allows you to go back easily without having to stretch for the Back button, and a single tap on the side while in the camera app snaps a photo. A double tap on the screen wakes the phone. No Malaysia release dates or official Malaysia pricing details yet but the Mi 4c will be available in China on 23 September 2015. In related news, Xiaomi also launched their Mi Mobile MVNO service with two prepaid SIM card offerings. Users have a choice to pay as you go or get a bundle plan with 3GB data. Both plans support 4G LTE and come with a triple-cut SIM card for all sizes.

Alcatel recently announced their new Alcatel Flash 2 smartphone online. Like the OneTouch Flash before it, the Flash 2 is a selfie smartphone with a front LED flash and f2.2 aperture 5MP autofocus front camera designed to offer a mobigraphy manual mode and an 84 degree wide angle shot. The design is surprisingly curvy with lines that make it seem as if it has no bezels. Other tech specs include a 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage + up to 128GB microSD, 5-inch display with 720 x 1280 and Miravision display tech, 13MP ISOCELL rear camera with Realtone (dual tone) LED flash and 2.0 aperture, 3000 mAh battery and dual SIM 4G connectivity. No Malaysia pricing details yet but according to their blog, the Malaysia release date should be on 15 October 2015. Check out the video below and the Alcatel Flash 2 site for more details.

The OnePlus 2 is now officially available in Malaysia exclusively via Maxis. This means if you managed to get an invite (apparently you can still get an invite), now is the time to go and validate it on the Maxis site. The OnePlus 2 offers a larger profile with a 5.5-inch FHD display and tech specs that include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB RAM and a fingerprint sensor. Pricing turns out to be RM1687 without Maxis Zerolution but with it you can get it from RM999 via a MaxisOne plan. The Maxis Zerolution program allows you to get the OnePlus 2 at RM104 a month. There is no upfront payment and the OnePlus 2 smartphone available at Maxis remains the version with 64GB worth of storage and has a Sandstone Black backplate.

The rumoured metal body LG Class smartphone has been officialy announced and yes, it does have a full metal body with rear volume controls. But no, it isn't a phablet and tech specs are mix of entry level to midrange. These tech specs and features include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage + microSD, 5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 4G LTE, NFC, a 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera. It measures in at 142 x 71.8 x 7.4mm and 147g. Apparently, there is no Malaysia release date yet, but it is available in South Korea for $339 (RM1451).

XPAX Magic SIM recently offered a new add-on for those Malaysians who are up in the wee hours of 1AM to 7AM called Internet Burung Hantu (Night Owl Internet). This is available for XPAX Magic SIM users who subscribe to the weekly or month Internet plans starting from the RM10 Net10 which gets 500MB of data. The other four include Net25 for 1GB data at RM25, Net38 for 2GB data at RM38 and Net58 for 4GB data at RM58. You'll also get 75 minutes of free talk time and 75 free SMS for monthly plans while weekly plans offer 15 minutes of free talktime and 15 free SMS. There is a daily plan at RM5 with free 3 minutes talktime and 3 SMS but this does not provide the free late-night high speed Internet. Check out the table in this article or the XPAX Magic SIM site for more details.

Huawei have officially announced their Honor 7 smartphone today for Malaysia and like the Honor 6 Plus before it, it comes with many flagship features for a very affordable price tag. This time around, the Honor 7 offers a full metal unibody frame and backplate with ceramic coating complete with a fingerprint scanner like the Huawei Mate 7. It is also the first Honor smartphone to come with a 20MP rear camera which also comes with phase detection auto-focus, dual tone LED flash and a sapphire protective glass layer. Tech specs include a 64-bit 2.2GHz octa-core Kirin 935 processor, 3GB RAM, 5.2-inch FHD display, 8MP front camera, 3100 mAh battery, fast charging and Android 5.0 Lollipop. Pricing is set at RM1399 for the dual SIM 4G LTE version with 16GB storage. The phone will be available for pre-order starting from 22 September 2015 to 27 September 2015 with an extra RM50 VMALL.my discount voucher, 6 months one-to-one exchange warranty and a 32GB microSD card for the first 1000 participants.

Intel Malaysia recently held their Intel Malaysia Intel Architecture Makers' Open Day in Penang, showcasing the growing community of inventors or Makers in Malaysia using Intel technology like the Intel Galileo board to make inventions of their own. The exhibition saw various projects and inventions including a home-made 3D Printer, an Intel Edison based traffic light system, home automation and more with makers ranging from the young to the mature, proving that age is not an issue when it comes to making something awesome. The Intel Malaysia Intel Architecture Makers' Open Day is just one of the various projects that Intel Malaysia are running to spur on growth and interest in technology. Other initiatives that include Intel Galileo K-12 workshops for primary and secondary school students along with Intel Galileo boards and curriculum for universities. Check out the projects and what Intel Malaysia had to say about it below:

“Since the invention of the wheel, inventors all over the world have constantly strived to create new and better ways to solve the world’s problems. Today, at Intel Malaysia, we celebrate the work of our local inventors. I’m proud to say that we have very talented people in our midst, and from what they’ve shown us today, I have bright hopes about what our future is going to be like!” Christopher Kelly, General Manager Malaysia Design Centre, Intel Malaysia

The OnePlus 2 will officially be available in Malaysia exclusively via Maxis on 22 September 2015 and even then, only for those who have managed to secure an invite. This means if you didn't get one in August then today is probably your last day to do so. The OnePlus 2 goes a size higher than the OnePlus One with a 5.5-inch FHD display and tech specs that include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB RAM and a fingerprint sensor. Pricing has been revealed to be RM1687 via the Maxis Zerolution program at RM104 a month. While there is no upfront payment you will have to sign up for a MaxisOne Plan from RM98 a month. The OnePlus 2 smartphone available at Maxis is the version with 64GB worth of storage and has a Sandstone Black backplate so if this still interests you, do check out the Maxis site while you still can.