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The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is now currently available in Malaysia, not just in LTE but also for WiFi as well. As mentioned earlier the 16GB LTE version is priced at RM1999 while the 16GB WiFi version is priced at RM1499. Celcom is also offering the LTE version from RM1438. Looking to add a bit more incentive, Sony are also offering a free additional 1 year warranty worth RM150 along with the 16GB WiFi version. The 16GB LTE version gets a Free Powerbank worth RM329. New owners may also get a chance to win Sony's Smartwatch worth RM399 from 14 June 2013 to 2 July 2013. Check out the relevant information about this deal at the Sony Xperia Tablet Z site.

HTC has recently published a UA Prof File confirming the HTC One Mini. For those who don't know, a UA Prof file or User Agent Profile is a specification file that lists the model, screen size and other details before the device gets officially announced. UA Prof files are not required but they are usually done by the manufacturer. Since HTC released it, it is as official a confirmation as possible.

Other details mentioned in the HTC One Mini's UA Prof file is that it will have a 720 x 1280 pixel display. This coincides with other tech specs that include:

• 4.3-inch (720 x 1280)
• 1.4Ghz dual-core Snapdragon 400
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB Storage
• 1700 mAh battery (non-removable)
• front facing Beats Audio speakers
• Android 4.2.2
• UltraPixel camera

After it was confirmed through DLNA certification the Snapdragon 800 based Samsung Galaxy S4 has surfaced on AnTuTu again. While before it only managed a score of 24179, this time around it has a score of 31491, breaking the record previously held by the Exynos 5 Octa powered Samsung Galaxy S4.

While Celcom has announced their LTE networks for quite some time now, Apple have finally listed them as a 4G LTE carrier, compatible with the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini. Apple iPhone 5 and Apple iPad Mini users under Celcom LTE should expect a carrier software update soon. This should allow users to enable LTE under the Cellular Data settings. If you're wondering whether you're under Celcom's 4G LTE coverage you can click here to check.

Celcom has recently released packages for the new Sony Xperia Tablet Z from a subsidized price of RM1438. While this super slim and thin water-resistant tablet will be launched officially in Malaysia on 19 June 2013, Celcom are launching the tablet on 15 June 2013. The First Data plans that come with the packages are mainly for LTE connectivity but you can also get voice, SMS or MMS on a pay-per-use basis. This is because the tablet doesn't support calls or SMS but you can use the SIM in a smartphone as well. Check out all the details in the table below:

Samsung recently released the new Samsung 10mm F3.5 Fisheye Lens. Designed for the Samsung NX system this super wide is the smallest and slimmest AF fisheye lens on the market. Half the size and weight of other fisheye lens in the market it should lighten the load for any photographer on the move.

Utilizing Samsung’s 180-degree lens technology, it is compatible with the NX system, including the new NX300. Weighing in at just 72g the lens comes in black or white.

Sony's upcoming 6.44-inch phablet codenamed Togari will likely be revealed in a press event in Paris on 4 July 2013. The press invite teases the thin and slim phablet by showing a side view of it in an extra long invite. The Sony Togari phablet will likely be called the Sony Xperia Z Ultra and have the following impressive tech specs:

• 6.44-inch (1080p, Triluminuous) display
• 2.3GHz Qualcomm Quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 8MP Exmore RS Camera
• IP58 certified
• Android 4.2.2

While there have been rumours and leaks nothing beats an actual event, which is what Nokia has done by sending out invites to an event on 11 July 2013 in New York. In the teaser invite, it mentions "Zoom. Reinvented". This could be a direct dig at the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom which was recently officially announced and that Nokia are finally going to release their rumoured EOS cameraphone. The Nokia EOS has already been leaked many times and will likely be the Nokia 808 PureView successor, complete with larger than average camera hump on the back.

Apple has long been a supporter of releasing only one product in a one-size-fits-all sort of approach with their devices and smartphones. The Apple iPhone is no different. Samsung on the other hand like to flood the market with a smartphone for every use, niche or price point, which is why some sources believe that Apple may be looking to do the same soon.

Interested in the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom? Want a cameraphone with a serious camera but don't want to go full Samsung Galaxy Camera? If you can stomach all the perfect smiles, Samsung have been kind enough to do some "real-world" testing with their new cameraphone, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom and it looks quite nice. All of the features like the Zoom Ring, the In-call Photo share, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and Photo Suggest are put on display.