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Building off the original lemon coloured Lenovo K3, Lenovo recently announced the Lenovo K3 Note. Featuring a larger 5.5-inch display with full HD resolution the K3 Note comes with a 64-bit 1.7GHz octa-core Mediatek MT6752 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and up to 32GB microSD. Other tech specs include a 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, a 5MP front camera, dual SIM dual standby support, 4G LTE connectivity and a 3000 mAh battery. The phablet is quite thin at 7.6mm and weighs in at 150g. While it doesn't stray too far from the original K3 design, there is a big bump on the backside with the Lenovo branding but this doesn't actually do anything. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but it is listed at CNY899 (RM531) and we expect it to appear soon with third-party sellers like Lazada, SatuGadgetDotCom and DirectD. 

The Microsoft Lumia 532 smartphone will soon be available in Malaysia for RM379 starting from 27 March 2015. Offering something between the Lumia 530 and Lumia 535, the Lumia 532 features tech specs that include a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 4-inch display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, 5MP rear camera and VGA front camera. Measuring in at 118.9 x 65.5 x 11.6mm the Lumia 532 will be available in black, green, orange and white. It also supports 3.5G connectivity, Dual-SIM and up to 128GB microSD. Powered by a 1560 mAh battery it will feature integrated Skype, Office and now Spotify for free. With these features, tech specs and pricing the Lumia 532 should offer entry-level users another solid option for a Windows Phone but you can check out the highlight video for yourself in this article.

Samsung Electronics Malaysia recently sent out invites for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge for 2 April 2015. Featuring a new glass and metal body, the Galaxy S6 features tech specs that include a 64-bit 2.1GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB / 64GB / 128GB storage, 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution (577 ppi), a 16MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture and smart OIS, 5MP front camera and 2550 mAh battery. The Galaxy S6 Edge on the other hand is the only smartphone in the world with a dual-edge bended display. Tech specs are equally high-end with a  64-bit 1.8GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB/128GB storage, a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 2K resolution and Corning Gorilla Glass 4, a 16MP f/1.9 aperture rear camera and 5MP front camera. Neither offers IPx7 water proofing, but both look simply stunning. No Malaysia pricing details yet, but the Galaxy S6 is expected to cost around $650 (RM2359) while the Galaxy S6 Edge cost $750 (RM2722) or so. Check out all the videos so far in this article.

A cut-down version of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone could soon be coming to the masses as both tech specs and a picture in orange were recently leaked. The picture reveals a backside that looks a lot like the Xiaomi Redmi 2 but the tech specs reveal a different picture. While the 4.7-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution remains the same, this new budget smartphone is powered by a quad-core Lead Core LCI LC1860C processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 13MP rear camera, 2MP front camera and 4G LTE Cat 4 support. While there are no pricing details or Malaysia release dates, the lowest price Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said a phone would be released at is $64, indicating that this new smartphone could be $65 (RM241). But then again, the 13MP rear camera could indicate that this is a higher-end smartphone than the Redmi 2 with an equally higher-end price tag. Stay tuned for more developments.

The LeTV is another smartphone with no bezels, something we've already seen with the Sharp Aquos Crystal. However, while the Aquos Crystal had no bezels on the top and sides, the LeTV has no bezels on the sides only. The rounded corners and slim top and bottom bezels give the LeTV a very HTC One-like design and tech specs are quite high-end. These include a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5.5-inch full HD display, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, dual-SIM support and a USB Type C port. While it does look pretty, we wouldn't know where to hold it, but we're sure that there will be people who will like it. Since LeTV is made by a China company, it is very unlikely that we'll get any Malaysia release dates or local pricing details anytime soon, however rumours indicate that it could be quite affordable but we won't know for sure unless it comes to Malaysia soon (probably through a third-party seller).

Acer recently announced a new addition to their Iconia range of tablets with the Acer Iconia Tab 10. Featuring a 10.1-inch display with full HD or 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution covered by Gorilla glass and additional Dolby audio tech, the tablet comes in two flavours. The higher-end version has tech specs that include a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8217 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5700 mAh battery, 2MP camera and is priced at $250 (RM928). The lower-end version goes for $200 (RM742) but tech specs include a 1.3GHz processor, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution display, 1GB RAM and 16GB storage. Likely competitors include the IPRO Livepad 8.9 and others competitors which are priced even lower than the lower-end version. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but it should arrive eventually. 

The Microsoft Lumia 430 has been officially announced for $70 (RM260). Looking like a thicker Lumia 530, the Lumia 430 retains the same old colourful but tough polycarbonate backside but has slightly reduced tech specs and features along with a few upgrades. These include a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB storage, up to 128GB microSD, a 4-inch display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, 2MP front camera and VGA front camera. The larger than average RAM and storage seems to suggest that the Lumia 430 should be able to update to the upcoming Windows 10 due in July. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing yet, but we expect it to make an appearance eventually.

Sony has officially announced the Sony Xperia J1 Compact for Japan. What makes it notable is that it is not locked to a SIM (not new in Malaysia we know, but most phones in Japan are SIM-locked to certain carriers). Tech specs and features are mostly high-end with an older 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, 4.3-inch display with 720p HD resolution, 20.7MP Exmor RS rear camera, 2300 mAh battery and IP68 water proof certification. No Malaysia release dates but it is set for Japan on 20 April 2015 with a pre-order price of 54800 JPY (RM1686).

The upcoming Huawei P8 has been spotted ahead of it's expected announcement on 15 April 2015. While the leaked pic is blurry and unclear, it does reveal a full metal frame, chamfered edges and a more rounded corner bottom. Previously, the Huawei P7 had a curved bottom which according to them was based on a water drop. The leaked pic looks more like that of the Honor series but the back looks like it will retain the same multi-layer glass cover as before. Previous rumours indicated that there could be a layer of cubic zirconia (artificial diamond) in there as well but it was unclear if it is just the back, front or both. Other rumoured tech specs and features include a Kirin 930 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 5.2-inch 1080p display, dual 13MP cameras and a 2600 mAh battery. Official teasers about the P8 have indicated that it could be stronger, more affordable and have better battery life than it's predecessors but still no news on a Malaysia release date or pricing yet.

Huawei Malaysia recently announced that their Huawei Consumer Business Group has appointed a new Chief Marketing Officer and President of Strategy Marketing Department. To name names, Ms. Glory Zhang has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer of the Huawei Consumer Business Group while Mr. Shao Yang takes over as the President of Strategy Marketing Department for the Huawei Consumer Business Group. Both have various business successes under their belts and are set to help Huawei's smartphone business continue to grow exponentially. The transition of both is expected to be completed in April 2015, ready for the release of new smartphones like the upcoming Huawei P8, which is expected to be announced at an event on 15 April 2015.