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As 4G LTE networks continue to expand and grow, users wanting to try out LTE are often finding that there aren't that many affordable 4G LTE capable smartphones available. With this set of user in mind, LG have since announced the LG F70 smartphone, an entry-level to midrange smartphone that should offer another alternative. Tech specs are quite good for the LG F70 with all of the features available on higher-end LG smartphones like the KnockCode and the LG UX user interface. Check out the LG F70 tech specs below:1.2GHz quad-core processor

• 1GB RAM
• 4GB storage + microsD (32GB)
• 4.5-inch display (IPS, 800 x 480, 207 ppi)
• 5MP rear camera (Autofocus) + VGA front camera
• 127.2 x 66.4 x 10.0mm
• 2440 mAh battery (removable)
• Android 4.4 KitKat

Nokia recently confirmed and announced a range of Android powered Nokia smartphones in the form of the Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL. This new smartphone range is targeted at bridging the gap between the Nokia Asha featurephone lineup and the Nokia Lumia range of smartphones. Utilizing a forked version of Android, the Nokia X lineup of smartphones can run up to 75% of Android apps while also running Nokia's apps. Apps are officially from the Nokia store but you can get it from a third-party market or download the APK and side-load it. The interface is very much like a tile-based Android while the overall design looks a lot like the Nokia Asha 500 range of featurephones right down to the colourful polycarbonate backside. For a complete breakdown of tech specs for the Nokia X, Nokia X+ and Nokia XL, check out the tech specs below:

• Nokia X
• 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB storage + microSD
• 4-inch display (IPS, 800 x 480 pixel resolution, 2-finger touch)
• 3.15MP rear camera
• Supports 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, Stereo FM radio, Dual-SIM
• 115.5  x  63  x  10.4 mm | 128.7g
• 1500 mAh battery
• 89 Euro (RM400)

The Sony Xperia Z1 was supposed to have been the culmination of everything good about Sony. It would take the best out of all of Sony's product ranges and put them all into one smartphone, but while this almost came true, the screen suffered from rather poor viewing angles. Six months down the line and Sony have finally revealed the successor to the Xperia Z1 with the Sony Xperia Z2 which not only has a 5.2-inch display but looks much better  than before with it's new Live Colour LED tech, used in tandem with the existing Full HD 1080p Triluminous display. The tech specs and features have been updated accordingly with the Snapdragon 801 processor and chipset, 3GB of RAM and 4K video recording. But that isn't all, as the Xperia Z2 also offers new stereo speakers with noise cancellation tech built in. Check out the Sony Xperia Z2 tech specs below:

• 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB storage + microSD (64GB)
• 5.2-inch display (Triluminos, LiveColour LED, 108 x 1920 pixel resolution, 424 ppi, shatter + scratch proof glass)
• 20.7MP rear camera (video stabilization, 4K video recording, LED flash)
• 146.8  x  73.3  x  8.2 mm | 163g
• Supports 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, MHL 3, GPS
• 3200 mAh battery
• Android 4.4.2 KitKat

The previous record of lightest and thinnest 10-inch tablet was held by Sony's own Xperia Tablet Z, but with the recent announcement of the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet this record has now been broken once more by Sony itself. Measuring an incredible 6.4mm thin and weighing in at 426g (WiFi version) / 439g (LTE version) the new tablet is still a super slim slate with IP58 water resistance certification. However, on top of being able to take a splashing, it now has dual stereo speakers, updated tech specs and a new LED Triluminous Full HD display. It can also hook up to a DUALSHOCK3 wireless gamepad for some gaming or the BRH10 Bluetooth remote with Handset Function so you can make calls (only with the LTE version). The keyboard accessory turns it into a work machine. Check out the Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet tech specs below:

• 2.3GHZ quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor 
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + microSD
• 10.1-inch Triluminos display (Live Colour LED, 1200 x 1920 pixel resolution, shatter proof and scratch resistant glass)
• 8.1MP rear camera (Exmor RS sensor) + 2.2MP front camera
• 266 x 172 x 6.4mm | 426g / 439g
• Supports 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, dual stereo speakers, 3D surround sound
• IP58 water resistance and dust proof certification
• 6000 mAh battery

As smartphone display sizes continue to grow, more large smartphones continue to pop up. The ZTE Grand Memo 2 is one such large-sized display smartphone with a phablet sized 6-inch display. Other tech specs and features are upper midrange but what is notable is that it will come with Android 4.4 KitKat and ZTE's own MiFavour 2.3 UI. Expected to launch sometime in April for china, we should be able to expect the Grand Memo 2 in Malaysia sometime afterwards. For now, check out the tech specs of the ZTE Grand Memo 2 below:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + microSD
• 6-inch LCD display (IPS, 720 x 1280 pixels, 245 ppi)
• 13MP rear camera (LED flash, F2.2, autofocus) + 5MP front camera
• Supports 4G LTE, 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, DLNA, infrared
• 3200 mAh battery

Following in the footsteps of the Sony Xperia Z with it's tempered glass encased smartphones is Lenovo who recently revealed three new smartphones for the midrange. These would be the Lenovo S660, Lenovo S850 and Lenovo S860. Granted, only the Lenovo S850 has the premium glass encased chassis but the other two have interesting features as well. The Lenovo S860 should be noted as having a large 4000 mAh battery that can be used to charge other devices while the Lenovo S660 features a scratch and fingerprint resistant brushed metal backside, both of which are features you rarely see on a midrange smartphone. Check out the tech specs and features for the Lenovo S860, S850 and S660 below:

• Lenovo S860
• 1.3GHz Mediatek processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage
• 5.3-inch display (720p)
• 8MP rear camera + 1.6MP front camera
• Supports 3G, Dual-SIM, dual front speakers
• 4000 mAh battery (can charge other devices)
• Android 4.2
• $349 (RM1145)

HTC proved their design chops with the HTC One and have finally come out with something fresh with the announcement of the HTC Desire 816 and HTC Desire 610 smartphones. Targeting the midrange both smartphones offer a very nice looking design with less common colours than most smartphones. True, the two smartphones do come in black and white still but their front dual speakers and super slim bezels help them stand out from all the rest. Tech specs for the HTC Desire 816 and 610 can be seen below:

• HTC Desire 816
• 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor
• 1.5GB RAM
• 8GB storage + microSD
• 5.5-inch display (720p)
• 13MP rear camera (LED flash) + 5MP front camera
• Supports 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, dual speakers
• 7.99mm thin | 165g
• 2600 mAh battery

Showing off more Samsung curved displays is the Samsung Gear Fit, which appears to be the company's entry into the growing list of health tracking smart bands. Like the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch the Gear Fit also displays notifications and incoming calls or messages but does away with any camera feature. While it offers a pedometer, timer, heart rate sensor, accelerometer and other health tracking the Gear Fit does have a fairly sensitive wide and narrow 1.84-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen with very nice colours. As usual, it can be used as a bluetooth companion device but can also operate on it's own as a health tracking smart band. The Gear Fit is also IP67 certified so it can take some rain, dust and rough weather with ease.  The full tech specs of the Samsung Gear Fit can be seen below:

• 1.84” Curved Super AMOLED (432x128)
• Supports Bluetooth v4.0 LE
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyro, Heart Rate
• 23.4 x 57.4 x 11.95 mm | 27g
• 210 mAh battery (Typical Usage 3~4 days, Low Usage up to 5 days)
• IP67 Dust and Water Resistant

After seeing a whole lot of other smartglasses, we're quite interested to see what another big brand company would come up with asides from Google which is what Sony has done with it's SmartEyeglass concept. Still very much in the prototype stage, the concept consists of a pair of glasses attached by wire to a handheld computer which also houses the controls. Rather than have a tiny crystal display like Google Glass, the SmartEyeglass uses a Binocular see-through eyewear display so you have a more comfortable Augmented Reality feel to it.

Reports indicate that Google could finally come out with it's smartwatch. They also say that LG could be the manufacturer in charge of the 'Nexus' smartwatch due to their previous good jobs with the other Nexus devices. It is expected to integrate a lot of voice commands through Google Now and that Google are working on a fork or version of Android designed for smartwatches, perhaps solving the current problem of short battery life. The reports go on further to say that Google could announce this smartwatch in March 2014 with a possible release date in June 2014 at Google I/O. No news on pricing yet, but if Google want it to be a hit, it should be fairly affordable or at least below the $100 (RM327) mark, especially if it is going to be another companion accessory.