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When it was first announced in June, the Sony SmartWatch 2 was estimated to arrive in September but according to UK retailer Clove, Sony supposedly said it would be released on 15 July 2013, but with the date now passed Clove have come back and received news from Sony that the new release date would 9 September 2013. Apparently Clove has already put out orders (or pre-orders in this case) for the smartwatch but will keep the money and ship out the SmartWatch when it arrives.

A number of other images have appeared for the Apple iPhone Lite, the rumoured more affordable plastic encased iPhone. This time it appears next to the Apple iPhone 5. While the existance of an Apple iPhone 5 does lend credibility that it is the real thing, it could just as easily be another render or mockup (or a cheap casing knockoff) so take this and the other photos with a big pinch of salt. In any case, if you wait just a little while longer, we'll see if these are pics of the real thing.

Ever wanted one Internet plan to rule them all? Well, U Mobile has released an Internet Share Plan that let's you share up to 3GB of data between up to 3 mobile devices for RM68 per month. The plan gives you 2 SIM cards to start with and you can get another SIM card for an extra RM10.  You can then share the aforementioned 3GB between those 3 SIMs with an additional 60 minutes of talk time for free.

The dual-SIM version of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 has recently surfaced. Asides from the different pattern on the rear side, everything else about the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Duos seems to be identical with the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3. Tech specs for the Duos includes:

• 1.7GHz dual-core Exynos processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8MP rear camera  + 2MP front camera
• 6.3-inch LCD display (720p)
• Android 4.2.2
• Supports Dual-SIM

If the one thing stopping you from buying an Apple iPad mini is the lack of a Retina Display and you're waiting for the next generation to put it in then you may have to wait until 2014 before it becomes available. Rumours have cropped up that the Apple iPad mini 2 may be postponed to early 2014 due to a shortage in supply for Retina screens. The Apple iPad mini was previously reported to be coming in Q4 of 2013.

Google Maps Navigation has finally reached Malaysia. For quite some time now, most Malaysian drivers have just used Google Maps as a method of mapping, but now with Maps Navigation in place you can get turn-by-turn instruction with Voice guidance through GPS and Internet pinpointing (perhaps helped along due to the recent Waze buyout). Previously, if you wanted Google Maps Navigation to turn on, you had to use mods which often resulted in unstable and inaccurate navigation. Now, with the new Google Maps Navigation Beta all you need to do to get some turn-by-turn navigation is to tap the Navigation option or enable Navigation when searching for directions in Google Maps. This will load up the Beta disclaimer page and you can choose to enable the Google Maps Navigation Beta from now on.

Celcom Malaysia is currently offering the BlackBerry Z10 on their 4G LTE network from a subsidized price of RM1308. The LTE enabled version of the BlackBerry Z10 is available with Celcom First postpaid plans in addition to the Mobile Internet plan of your choice (either 1GB or 3GB). For more details check out the table below:

LG's upcoming smartphone, the LG Optimus G2 has recently appeared in a number of images and a video. It looks a lot like the LG Nexus 4 but from the back looks a bit thinner. Tech specs for the LG Optimus G2 include:

• 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800
• 2GB RAM
• 5.2-inch (1080p)
• 13MP rear camera

While there are a whole bunch of ways to get better audio from your phone, one of the more unique solutions is the Ear Jack Mobile Phone Speaker, which plugs in directly to the phone earphone jack. Measuring 35mm x 35mm the speaker fits on top of the smartphone (if that is where the 3.5mm speaker plug is located) like a giant jet engine. While it may stick out like a sore thumb it actually works, creating a louder sound that can be directed. The Ear Jack Mobile Phone Speaker also has a USB cable for recharging, a small on/off swith and an indicator light. The speaker comes in black, white or red. Click here for more information regarding this device.

While it hasn't been all that long since the Nokia Lumia 1020 launch, Nokia seem to be prepping or teasing for another major launch. The direct comment from Nokia's Stephan Elop was "next major launch" and came up during the Q & A session for the Nokia Lumia 1020. The Nokia head didn't reveal anything else such as what was going to be revealed or when, just that it would be a major launch and not an incremental model version like the Nokia Lumia 928 and 925 were for the Nokia Lumia 920. While this doesn't mean we shouldn't look forward to a waterproof Nokia Lumia 1025 or interchangeable lens Nokia Lumia 1028 it does seem to indicate that a completely new Nokia product is waiting in the wings.