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Sony's rumoured QX-100 interchangeable lens system for smartphones and tablets has apparently got a name and a price. The wireless lens may be called the Sony ExpressOn QX-100. It can be magnetically attached to various smartphones and will work for both Android and iOS devices. Tech specs and features include a 20.2MP CMOS sensor with f/1.8 aperture, 3.6x optical zoom which are identical with the Sony RX-100MII camera. Apart from having built-in wireless transmission, the lens may also offer NFC support for instant connections. The Sony ExpressOn QX-100 may also sell for $450 (RM1493) which makes it about $300 (RM995) cheaper than the aforementioned camera which retails at around $750 (RM2488). The lower-end Sony ExpressOn QX-10 will be priced at $230 (RM763) and offers tech specs that include a 1/2.3-inch 18.3MP sensor with 10x optical zoom which matches the Sony WX150 that is priced at $300. No definite Malaysia release dates were available but we're expecting the Sony ExpressOn lens to come after they get the official unveil at the IFA 2013 in September. 

Well, after reporting about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids tablet that came out in South Korean brochures, Samsung have seen fit to officially announce the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids tablet. Coloured pastel yellow and coming with an orange casing for easier grip (and hopefully some shock proofing) the tablet is aimed at children as it comes preloaded with educational games, apps and e-book readers. Hopefully they aren't all demos but in terms of tech specs the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids offers:

• 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage + up to 32GB microSD
• 7-inch TFT display (1024 x 600)
• 3MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
• 4000 mAh battery
• supports WiFi + Bluetooth 3.0 + USB 2.0 + C Pen stylus
• Android 4.1

Sony recently made an official announcement for their teeny tiny Sony NEX-5T digital camera. Combining E-mount interchangeable lens with built-in WiFi and NFC features, the camera offers tech specs which include a 16.1MP Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, advanced fast hybrid AF, up to ISO 25600, a 3-inch touch display (rotateable to 180-degrees) and can capture full HD 1080p 60fps videos. While Sony Malaysia say that it is coming soon there wasn't any news about release dates in Malaysia just yet but we're guessing it should arrive locally when the Sony NEX-5T is launched internationally in September 2013. Like the local release dates, the Sony NEX-5T price in Malaysia was also missing, but it is currently going for $699.99 (RM2325) with a 16-50mm lens.

It seems to be the trend to pack all the tech that makes a DSLR awesome into a more compact body, which is what Sony have done when they officially announced their Alpha a3000 digital camera. Offering the full DSLR tech specs range of a 20.1MP APS-C Exmor Sensor and E-mount interchangeable lens (with 18 types to choose from) the Alpha a3000 is basically a mirrorless camera in a super compact DSLR body. You can see this from all the features which includes:

• Full HD video recording (50i / 25p)
• electronic Tru-Finder (100% field coverage)
• 3-inc TFT display
• up to ISO 3200
• 25 point auto focus

Too many cooks spoil the broth, but too many leaks spoil the anticipation especially where the supposedly low-cost Apple iPhone 5C is concerned. After how many pics of seeing the plastic backsides of the iPhone 5C some more substantial information has leaked in the form of tech specs. This comes from insider information and while it is just as unofficial as all the other leaks it is a bit different from the rest, so it is a bit more refreshing. Tech specs for the Apple iPhone 5C from said insider includes:

• A dual-core processor and chipset
• 4-inch display (1136 x 640)
• 1GB RAM
• 16/32/64GB storage
• 8MP rear camera + 1.2MP front camera
• 124.2 x 58.4 x 7.6mm | 106g
• Supports iOS 7 + Siri

While we've been speculating a lot about the Samsung Galaxy Gear, Samsung's upcoming smartwatch, a Samsung VP recently confirmed that it would be coming on 4 September 2013. This comes courtesy of Lee Young-hee, Samsung Mobile VP who confirmed that it would make an appearance, perhaps at the Samsung Unpacked 2 event on the same date. If or when that happens, it would likely be revealed alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which is rumoured to be revealed at the same event. He also confirmed that it won't have a flexible screen, going on to say that the Samsung Galaxy Gear will be a:

"wearable concept device" and is "confident that the Gear will add meaningful momentum to the mobile industry"

The BlackBerry Z30 remains the company's last big device to appear and may or may not be the saviour that BlackBerry are hoping it will be. The BlackBerry Z30 or formerly known as the Aristo recently made an appearance in a video, showing it off complete with what appears to be a kevlar backside. The video indicates that we may soon see the BlackBerry Z30 being announced or launched soon. Other tech specs and features for the Z30 include:

• 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor
• 5-inch display (720 x 1280 pixels, 296ppi)
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD (hot swappable)
• 8MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
• 2800 mAh battery
• BlackBerry 10.2

The rumoured HTC One Max phablet has had a few tech specs confirmed with the first being that it will come with a 2.1MP front camera. According to the source who confirmed this, the phablet will also get Android 4.3 Jelly Bean along with Sense UI 5.5. Other tech specs and features confirmed include the 5.9-inch display with 1080p resolution, a 2.3GHz quad-core Krait 400 Snapdragon 800 processor, 4MP UltraPixel camera and a/ac/b/g/n WiFi. So far no confirmation just yet for the rumoured rear fingerprint scanner or if the HTC One Max will offer a stylus. Unfortunately, no pricing details or release date in Malaysia yet but many are expecting the HTC One Max to show face in early September 2013.

While the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may or may not be unveiled this 4 September 2013, rumours and leaked images continue to appear about the phablet. This includes front panel of the phablet. At first glance it maintains the same look and feel of the Samsung Galaxy Note II but has more defined corners than it's predecessor. The front panel confirms that the phablet will have a 5.68-inch display while the side bezel is only 2.2mm. The panel was only 1.8mm thick which could mean an even thinner Samsung Galaxy Note 3. So far, other tech specs and features like whether it will use a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa chip or a Snapdragon 800 processor or even the 3GB RAM have still not been confirmed just yet. No pricing details or Malaysia release date were available though but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.

Oracle recently announced the availability of their Oracle Business Intelligence Mobile App Designer Tool for their enterprise and business users utilizing Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. The new design tool makes it easy to create customized interactive analytical apps or applications that can run off any mobile device regardless of operating system. Utilizing HTML 5, apps created using the designer tool automatically resize according to screen size thanks to a responsive web engine, allowing users to view these apps from their smartphones or tablets.

The Oracle BI Mobile App Designer uses a drag-and-drop interface that builds on the Oracle BI backend and allows business managers to create apps on their own without having to write a single line of code. This decreases dependency on the IT department, reduces the load on the already overburdened IT department and lets business managers make apps custom-fit for their needs. Apps can be shared through the App Library and viewed by simply scanning the resulting QR Code using the mobile device of choice for easy access.