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Lenovo is not usually known for imitating other competitors, however, this Chinese giant managed to surprise everyone when it announced the Lenovo S90 Sisley, which looked a lot like the recently unveiled Apple iPhone 6. Now, just within a few weeks of launch, the device has made it to the SIRIM database, which means we may soon see a Malaysia launch. Tech Specs wise, the device looks like a mid-range smartphone with a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM and 16GB storage with no MicroSD expansion slot support. On the front is a 5 inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels while a 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera round out the features. At 6.9mm, the Lenovo S90 Sisley has the same thickness as iPhone 6. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Dual Sim slots and 4G LTE support. The device retails for 2000CNY in China which means it should be priced around RM1100 when it releases in Malaysia.

Just yesterday we reported on the upcoming mid-range HTC device called the HTC Desire 620 and already the company has officially unveiled the device in its home country of Taiwan. It comes with the same tech specs as mentioned in our previous article but in two different variants, namely the Desire 620 and the Desire 620G. The former features a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 Quad Core processor, while the latter comes with a Mediatek MTK6592 Octa Core processor. The Snapdragon powered model supports LTE unlike the Mediatek one which supports WCDMA. Other than these, both the models have the same tech specs that includes 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage expandable via MicroSD and a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. An 8MP rear camera is placed at the back with HTC's Eye experience while a 5MP front camera takes care of the selfies. Other features include dual sim support, a 2100mah battery and Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. The Snapdragon version is slightly costlier at NT$6,990 (RM762) as compared to the Mediatek version which is available for NT$4990 (RM544). No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but we should get these details soon.

Both the BenQ F5 and BenQ T3 smartphones are now being offered with a RM100 discount, which means you can get them for just RM699 and RM499 respectively. To make the deal even more attractive, the company is throwing in a free screen protector and a case with the purchase. The discount makes the T3 even cheaper than the Oppo Neo 5 LTE model which is priced around RM599. The BenQ F5 comes with a 1.2Ghz Snapdragon 400 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage which is expandable up to 64GB via a MicroSD card. The 5 inch 720p IPS display is specially made to reduce blue light, which the company claims is harmful to the user's eyes. At the back, you get a 13MP f/2.2 camera while on the front, you have a 2MP sensor. The more affordable BenQ T3 comes with the same Snapdragon 400 processor but RAM and internal storage is reduced to 1GB and 4GB respectively. You also get a smaller screen 4.5 inch qHD IPS panel. The rear camera sensor is of 8MP while the front is a VGA camera unit. The T3 comes with a smaller battery too, a 1900 mAh as opposed to 2520 mAh.

Gionee is reportedly planning to launch a new flip phone in the market called the Gionee W900. The device has already passed Chinese TENAA certification agency, which means, the release should be soon although a Malaysia release date seems unlikely. The W900 is not like regular flip phones in the market, as it comes with two displays each measuring 4-inches with full HD 1080p resolution. Given the small size, both the displays will have an impressive pixel density of 550 PPI. However, the two displays onboard increase the thickness of the phone to nearly 14.8mm. Tech specs include a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which is expandable via MicroSD card. There is also a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP front camera. Other features include LTE connectivity, Android 4.4 Kitkat OS and 2050 mAh capacity battery. It would be interesting to see the phone's battery life as it has to power two displays.

HTC will most likely make another addition to its already crowded mid-range Desire lineup with recently leaked HTC Desire 620. The news comes from a Bulgarian website called Nixanbal.com, who managed to get hands on with the device. Those guys were kind enough to present it for us remaining folks; however, the article has now not been pulled down from the website. Tech specs include a 1.2GHz quad-core processor clocked, probably the same 64 bit Snapdragon 410 processor found on the Desire 510. Other features include 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP front camera and 2100 mAh battery. Like all Desire models, the phone is made of plastic and looks a lot like HTC One E8 model complete with dual front facing speakers. The device runs on Android 4.4.4 Kitkat OS with the latest HTC Sense 6 UI on top. We expect more details on the Malaysia release date and pricing once the device is officially announced by HTC.

HTC's Nexus 9 tablet has received positive response from critics all over the world and it looks like the powerful tablet is headed our way soon. The LTE model of the tablet was recently spotted at our SIRIM certification database, which hints at a Malaysia release in the coming few weeks. The Nexus 9 comes with a powerful Dual Core 2.3GHz Denver Tegra K1 CPU with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal memory (Wi-Fi only model comes with 16GB). On the front, there is a large 8.9 inch 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The rear camera is of 8MP with auto-focus and LED flash and is capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps. You also get a decent 1.6MP front camera which can take 720p HD videos. Although there are different variants of the device in the market, the one spotted on the SIRIM database supported our local 1800MHz/2600MHz LTE bands. This model is 7.95mm thick and slightly heavier than the Wi-Fi only variant at 436 grams. HTC Malaysia is yet to release official Malaysia pricing and release date information, but judging from the pricing in US i.e. $599, you can expect it to be around RM2000. Meanwhile, check out our earlier post for more details on its features. Also, take a look at the detailed comparison between the new Nexus 9 and iPad Air 2.

The Lumia 535 is the first Windows phone to carry the Microsoft branding and it looks like the same device is all set to hit the Malaysian market pretty soon. It was recently spotted at the SIRIM database, which means the phone is already certified for our local market. The Lumia 535 is the successor to the Lumia 530 budget smartphone. It brings a lot of new upgrades, but retains some features from the earlier generation. For example, the processor remains the same as before with a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor. However, Microsoft has increased the RAM capacity from 512MB to 1GB while the internal storage has also been upgraded from 4GB to 8GB. On the front, there is a 5-inch 960 x 540 pixel resolution IPS panel. At the rear, there is a 5MP camera with auto-focus and LED flash. The front camera now features a 5MP wide angle sensor, which should click better selfies than before. Microsoft has also improved the onboard battery to a 1905 mAh capacity one along with dual SIM card slots. Although Microsoft Malaysia has not yet announced any details for Malaysia release or pricing, we expect it to retail around RM400 with a possible Malaysia release date on 4 December 2015.

Wanted to buy an ASUS ZenFone smartphone but got put off by distributors and sellers offering it at non-retail pricing? Well, ASUS Malaysia now have another option with their soft launch of the ASUS Store (http://store.asus.com/my). Designed to serve all the ZenFone smartphone buyers here in Malaysia, the site offers the ASUS ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6 at the retail pricing of RM299, RM519 and RM699 respectively. Unlike other online stores, the devices for sale here are not going to be sold in batches. Instead, you can add them to your shopping cart at any time (sort of like a pre-order) and expect to get it within the next 1 ~ 2 working days. For East Malaysians the wait is extended by a day to 1 ~ 3 working days. So far, the number of colours available to choose from are limited but new colours like Yellow and Purple are expected soon. Also, there is no mention of the other ASUS ZenFone range of devices like the ZenFone 5 LTE or ZenFone 4 A450CG but we assume these should be added soon.

While not all Malaysians are buying gifts next month, quite a few of us will be trying to think of what to get for our loved ones. In a discussion amongst ourselves and other techies at the Tech Kaki's discussion show in collaboration with KL Gadget Guy and Nasi Lemak Tech, we've listed down some tech gifts which we think would bring a little light to the lives of those who receive it. Check it out in this article.

OPPO Malaysia's latest flagship smartphone, the OPPO N3 is now available on pre-order for RM2098. The N3 offers a number of flagship smartphone level features and tech specs but the most notable is the motorized and automatic 16MP rotatable camera on top. There are some conditions for the pre-order though, as you can only pre-order for 1 OPPO N3 smartphone and you must pay a deposit of RM100 beforehand. For this pre-order batch, OPPO Malaysia only have the OPPO N3 in white and the pre-order period is until 20 December 2014 with the pickup date on 1 January 2015. You will get some freebies including a Rapid car charger, screen protector and O-click 2.0 but this is limited to the first 3000 pre-orders. Check out the OPPO Malaysia site for more details.