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Previously reporting on the LG AKA we noted that this is a very fun smartphone with expressive eyes and midrange tech specs. As a refresher, the smartphone packs in a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5-inch display, NFC, 4G LTE, 8MP rear camera with laser auto focus and more. LG recently announced that it would be going international, shipping to nearby locations like Singapore and outwards to China, Taiwan and Turkey. The bad news? Still no details about any Malaysia release dates or pricing. We'd certainly like to take a closer look at the LG AKA and LG's other smartphones and mobile devices, so hopefully LG Malaysia comes out of stealth mode soon. In the meantime, look to third party sellers or frequent flyers to Singapore for your own LG AKA smartphone.

U Mobile recently announced the first of it's kind deal in Malaysia for the Apple iPhone 6 andiPhone 6 Plus. Utilizing a new U Microcredit plan you can now get said smartphone from as low as RM98 a month. This is different from previous Malaysia Telco deals because you are paying more for the phone and not the dual combination of phone and plan. In this case it is more like buying a car than a smartphone with a telco plan. The upside is that there is no deposit and you are no longer tied to the plan and can choose to use a different provider if you choose to do so. There are conditions of course, you have to pay the first monthly installment fee plus a one-time administrative fee and you are tied to the U Microcredit deal for 33 months. There are also data plans as well which are not tied to any contract but you do have to pay the remaining phone price subsidy with no penalty. In addition, using a credit card to pay with auto debit monthly fees will allow you to get no upfront payment benefits. If you sign up on 19 March 2015, you also get unlimited Internet till 31 July 2015 for the i60 and i90 plans and until 30 September 2015 for the i130 plan. Check out the table below for more info:

Another day, another device appearing at China's TENAA, this time it is the latest ASUS Fonepad 7 FE375CL tablet with smartphone capabilities. The FE375 series is a bit higher-end compared to say the FE170 or FE171 and as such comes with a 64-bit 1.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3530 processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. Other notable tech sepcs include a 7-inch display with 800 x 1280 pixel resolution, 3G and WiFi connectivity along with a 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera. Like the recent ASUS Fonepad 7 FE171CG it looks like the design is flat and thin as well with controls that are no longer slanted at an angle. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but it should appear here in Malaysia soon with the next Fonepad 7 refresh.

About a month ahead of it's expected official release in Malaysia, the ASUS ZenFone 2 is now available from third party sellers like SatuGadgetDotCom and DirectD. Both are selling the ASUS ZenFone 2 ME550ML with a 1.8GHz Intel Atom processor, 5.5-inch display, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage tech specs at RM999 with limited stocks. Bear in mind that this probably isn't the Malaysia version, it also probably won't support ASUS Malaysia's OTA system updates and that the initial pricing was a 5990 NT$ (RM699). We expect the official Malaysia release date for the official Malaysia ASUS ZenFone 2 smartphones to come sometime in late April 2015 so you shouldn't have to wait too long but if you can't, well, now you know where to go.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A series tablets were recently announced in Russia with two devices in 8-inch and 9.7-inch display sizes. Going for a flat and thin look with metal backside, both look a lot likeApple iPad tablets except for the placement of the cameras and even the display resolution is similar with 1024 x 768 pixels for both Galaxy Tab A tablets. However, the tablets will be powered by a 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB storage, up to 128GB microSD, 4200 mAh battery for the smaller version and 6000 mAh for the larger version. Other tech specs include dual speakers, a 5MP and 2MP camera. Unfortunately, no news of any S-Pen support. Pricing is set at RUB16990 (RM1019) for the WiFi 8-inch Galaxy Tab A, while the larger version will go for RUB18990 (RM1139). The 4G LTE enabled smaller Galaxy Tab A will go for RUB20990 (RM1259) while the larger will go for RUB22990 (RM1379). No news on Malaysia release dates but it could reach Malaysia eventually.

Xiaomi has added a natural wood fiber back to their metal frame Xiaomi Mi Note smartphone with the release of the Mi Note Natural Bamboo Edition for 2299RMB (RM1360). Tech specs and features remain the same though but this isn't a bad thing as you still get a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, 5.7-inch full HD display, 4G LTE connectivity, 13MP rear camera with dual tone LED flash and 4MP front camera. So far, the Mi Note Natural Bamboo Edition will be available in China starting from 24 March 2015. There are no official Xiaomi Malaysia release dates just yet though as even the Mi Note has yet to break cover but if it does come soon, hopefully the Mi Note Natural Bamboo Edition comes along for the ride as well.

ASUS has revealed a new premium smartphone in their upcoming ASUS ZenFone 2 range with a version packing in 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. Coming under the same ZE551ML codename as the other 5.5-inch display ZenFone 2 smartphones, this new addition will be priced at 9990 NT$ (RM1167). Other tech specs will still include a new 64-bit Intel processor, 4G LTE connectivity and full HD 1080p resolution for the 5.5-inch display. All things considered, this is still a very good price tag for a smartphone with all of these features and tech specs. No news yet if it also comes in a more premium gold or platinum colour but it should be revealed along with the other ZenFone 2 smartphones sometime in April 2015.

The latest rumors suggest that Xiaomi is developing a new smartwatch for release in the market. Last year, the company had released its Xiaomi Mi Band smart band, so it is not new to the wearable industry. But if this turns out to be true, it would be the first Xiaomi smartwatch from the company. The report says that the Xiaomi smartwatch could feature a brushed metal finish like the one we saw on HTC One M9. Moreover, it would have a round dial bigger than a traditional watch display or competitor devices and a thin design. However, the highlight of the watch is said to be its pulse wave identification technology. This particular tech allows users to verify their identity using their pulse waves. While this sounds like a great tech to secure the device, it requires a lot of power which is already a big problem in smartwatches these days. Also, it would be costly to incorporate such a tech inside the device. Xiaomi devices are usually known for their affordability and using this tech would only increase the price. Apart from a new watch, Xiaomi is also said to be working on the second generation of its Xiaomi Mi Band. The new version will reportedly add in NFC connectivity to the wearable. Unfortunately, Xiaomi has yet to officially announce any specific details about its plans for its first smartwatch or the Mi Band 2. 

Last year, the Chinese smartphone maker, Meizu unveiled an affordable yet powerful LTE enabled smartphone in the market called the Meizu M1 Note. A few days back, the company teased that the device will soon be available in global markets. Now, Meizu Malaysia has confirmed the launch of the Meizu M1 Note in the country and it will unveil the release date of the device within this week. Unsurprisingly, the M1 Note will retail for RM699 which is slightly higher than the phone's price tag in China. However, the tech specs more than justifies this price. The phone features an octa-core 64-bit MT6752 processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB / 32GB storage options. There will be a large 5.5-inch full HD 1080p display at the front with Corning's Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The rear camera will be of 13MP with dual LED dual tone flash and the front shooter will be of 5MP.The Meizu M1 Note will support dual SIM cards with LTE connectivity. It will come with a 3140 mAh battery at the back. Meizu Malaysia also adds that there will be several places in Malaysia for customers to check out the devices before purchase.

HTC has never been popular for its marketing methods, but the company is trying hard to change that this year. The Taiwanese smartphone giant recently unveiled five new teasers for the upcoming HTC One M9 flagship device which is all set to hit the global markets soon. All the five videos focus on the important features of the device which helps the user in their everyday life. The first video gives an overview of all the features of the HTC One M9 smartphone. It particularly focuses on the premium metal design of the phone. The new flagship now comes in a two tone metal finish which is highlighted in the promo. The second video focuses on the camera of the device. It highlights the 20MP rear sensor with sapphire glass cover as well as the 4MP Ultrapixel shooter that takes great selfies even in dim light. One of the biggest highlights of HTC's flagship devices have been its BoomSound speakers and the third video shows off this feature with Dolby Audio Surround tech. Finally, the fourth and the fifth promos concentrate on the software and connectivity features of the One M9 like Blinkfeed, personalization options, 3 finger swipe for streaming and so forth but you can check them out for yourself below: