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The Huawei TalkBand B2 is set to appear in Malaysia. [Update] Currently available for with a 30% discount voucher as part of a pre-order bundle with the Huawei P8 for RM1799, the new and improved smartband and fitness tracker still transforms into a bluetooth headset just like its earlier predecessor, the TalkBand B1. However, instead of the plastic exterior of the B1, the B2 offers a curved screen and metal body for a tougher and more stylish design. We're quite excited about it finally making its way to Malaysia but for now you can see our live demo hands-on of the Huawei TalkBand B2 in this article.

The Huawei P8 was officially launched today for the South Pacific Region, which also includes Malaysia. The premium flagship smartphone features an all metal frame with curvy corners and equally premium looks. It takes a step further than than the previous Huawei Ascend P7 and Ascend P6. While Huawei have definitely made the design their own, it is difficult not to draw comparisons with the Apple iPhone 6. However, at 6.4mm the Huawei P8 is both thinner and flatter with no protruding rear camera. Featuring a new RGBW 13MP rear sensor with optical image stabilization, the P8 is sensitive and accurate enough to capture light painting, a clear indication of the low-light capabilities that the P8 offers. The Huawei P8 is due for a Malaysia release date in June with a pre-order bundle coming with [Update] a 30% discount voucher for the TalkBand B2 at just RM1799. Check out the other tech specs and our hands-on of the Huawei P8 below:

• 64-bit 2.0GHz octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB storage
• 5.2-inch display (full HD, 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution)
• 13MP rear camera (OIS, RGBW sensor, DSLR-level Image Signal Processor, F2.0, dual color temperature flash) + 8MP front camera
• supports dual SIM 4G LTE, GPS, Bluetooth 4.1+LE, WiFi b/g/n
• features wind-suppression anti-noise mic, dual antenna design
• 2680 mAh battery
• 144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4mm | 144g
• Android 5.0 Lollipop + EMUI 3.1

Featuring a straight and curvy metal frame, the Huawei P8 looks beautiful with chamferred edges, a polished metal frame and super thin profile. First impressions are that it is a beautiful smartphone with a very sturdy frame and light design. In the Q&A sessions, Huawei reiterated their passionate stand on creating useful features for consumers with coming smartphones and devices offering value and innovation in conjunction with their 'Wei To' marketing campaign to pioneer new value for consumers. While we may not see any 16MP or 20MP cameras, Huawei are dedicated to creating a DSLR experience with their smartphone cameras, perhaps by creating sensors that will let in more light in the future. This applies to displays as well, as they are also intent on creating more innovations with full HD displays as according to them, quad HD or 2K displays only suck up battery life and bring no value to the consumers. We'll be looking forward to seeing what else this may bring, like perhaps super resolution or interpolated picture modes and even better battery life but for now, Huawei will also be bringing their Huawei P8lite and TalkBand B2 to Malaysia in June 2015. 

As the race for the 4GB RAM smartphones continues the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML also continues to impress. This time around we take it for a spin with Asphalt 8:AirBorne and with a USB OTG flash drive. How will this versiosn with a 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor and 32GB storage fare? Check it out for yourself in this article.

ASUS has officially announced the ASUS ZenWatch 2 smartwatch. Utilizing Android Wear it comes in 22mm and 18mm bands, quite obviously designed for men and women or those with big wrists and small wrists. Tech specs include and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, OLED display covered by 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 and IP67 water resistance certification. This means you can bring it swimming. On top of this, battery life has been improved and a new magnetic charging system has been implemented although the details are still rather unclear. The ZenWatch 2 will be available in gunmetal, silver and rose gold with a choice over rubber, leather and metal bands. Other bands are due as well, along with one covered with Swarovski crystals. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but we should find out more in the coming months.

After being teased for a bit by ASUS themselves, ASUS recently announced the ASUS ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL smartphone. Featuring a Toshiba 13MP camera with laser focus and 1/3 2" sensors on both the front and back with dual tone LED flash, this ZenFone offers rather different tech specs from the more recent ASUS ZenFone 2 range. This includes a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, probably 2GB of RAM, a 5.5-inch display with full HD 1080p resolution, 4G LTE and Android 5.0 Lollipop. Rather than go for their usual brushed metal backside, the ZenFone Selfie offers solid pastel colours in aqua blue, pink and white, although the metallic backplates are also available as well. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but we expect these to crop up in the comming months.

It seems that the strikingly blue and green coloured Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge colours are now available for Malaysians who don't want to sign up for either Celcom or Maxis to get either colour. Do note that the Blue Topaz colour remains the exclusive colour for the Galaxy S6 while the Green Emerald is only available for the Galaxy S6 edge. Tech specs and pricing are likely to remain the same as before though, with the Galaxy S6 costing RM2599 while the Galaxy S6 edge retails from RM3099, both for the 32GB storage version. Both should be available for purchase at all authorized Samsung resellers and Samsung Experience stores, and if it isn't yet just wait a while longer for stocks to arrive.

Microsoft is picking up the pace for their ultimate goal of 39 Microsoft Authorized Reseller stores by opening 2 new stores here in Malaysia. This will include a Microsoft Authorized Reseller store in The Gardens Mall on 30 May 2015. Another store will be opened at One Utama on 31 May 2015. As usual the store will offer a hands-on experience for Microsoft products like Windows phones, feature phones, Surface tablets, Microsoft Office 365 and more. Check out the promotions and activities in this article.

Amazon Web Services recently showed off their services for Malaysian users and web developers. This time around they focused on gaming and mobile which should be good news for all the upcoming web app and game developers here in Malaysia. Through various services, developers can easily manage the resource needs of their web apps or games in an elastic manner, allowing for costs to grow as needs grow, so your game or app will never crash due to increase in users but you won't have to pay more than what was used. They also highlighted various scenarios and services which may be useful to game and app developers.

Celcom recently announced their new FIRST Basic 38 by Celcom postpaid plan for just RM38 a month at full speeds on one of the fastest networks in Malaysia. Featuring up to 3GB Internet + 3GB WiFi for a limited 3 month promotional time, subscribers also get 50 minutes worth of calls and 50 SMS for free. This new plan is also the first network in Malaysia that allows you to carry forward any remaining balance of allocated Internet to the next month for up to 3GB of carry forward unused Internet. The complimentary 1GB Internet + 1GB Wi-Fi will be available for as long as you are subscribed. You can also stay connected even after you've finished this quota with additional Max Up (RM3/100MB, RM10/500MB, RM15/1GB, RM50/5GB) also available. Check out the tables in this article, the Celcom Site or a nearby CELCOM BLUE CUBE store for more details.

With the hopes of looking past its Superfish blunder, Lenovo seems to be focusing on its rather well-received mobile arm. Just a couple of days ahead of COMPUTEX 2015, the company has announced a new smartphone that is called the Lenovo Smart Cast at the Lenovo Tech World Conference. As its name suggests, the Smart Cast has a focus-free laser projector that allows any surface to be turned into a “touchscreen”. The focus-free laser allows the Smart Cast to project an image onto any surface, regardless of depth, angle or even if the image is on a different plane. This translates into the ability to project not only a touchscreen, but presentations, movies and even games. As of the time of writing, there are no tech specs or other features much less any Malaysia release dates or pricing details, but stay tuned as it could come up again soon.