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The Huawei P series of smartphones are more known for their performance and super thin chassis but the upcoming Huawei P8 could well get a new power saving feature, at least according to Huawei themselves. Huawei recently released a teaser image for the upcoming Huawei P8 which suggests that it could have a new power-saving feature. Considering that the Huawei Ascend P6 and Ascend P7 were both quite thin, it would be safe to assume that the P8 would also be thin and not likely to pack in a large battery. This means the teaser could indicate a more efficient method of extending battery life than before, perhaps even getting 2 days worth of battery life in a single charge. The teaser does not reveal anything else like other tech specs, Malaysia release dates or pricing but many are expecting the Huawei P8 to arrive on 15 April 2015 with an octa-core Kirin 930 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5.2-inch full HD display and 13MP camera with dual LED flash and OIS. Stay tuned for more developments.

Asides from the ASUS ZenFone 2 pricing, ASUS have also announced some very interesting peripherals for it with two separate external flash devices. These two external flash accessories are called theASUS ZenFlash and ASUS LolliFlash. They provide a more powerful xenon flash (about 400x more powerful) over the standard LED flash on your smartphone and connect via USB OTG. Not much details about pricing or release dates but we expect it to be announced along with the ASUS ZenFone 2 and ZenFone Zoom come this April 2015. 

While it has been announced, the pricing and release date for the Apple Watch wasn't actually revealed, until now. While international pre-orders start from 10 April 2015 and ship on 24 April 2015, we should be able to expect the Apple Watch in Malaysia a few months afterwards. Pricing begins with the aluminum alloy Apple Watch Sport with the 38mm version going for $349 (RM1285) while the 42mm version will go for $399 (RM1470). The stainless steel Apple Watch 38mm version will be priced from $549 (RM2022) whille the 42mm version will start from $599 (RM2207). The 18k gold Apple Watch edition 38mm version will go from $10000 (RM36847) while the 42mm will start from $12000 (RM44216). While it isn't unusual for someone to wear a watch priced the same as a small car here in Malaysia, it is the most expensive price for a smartwatch yet. Too bad that it only works for Apple devices for now.

ASUS has recently released the ASUS ZenFone 2 for Taiwan with pricing for their 5-inch version and 5.5-inch 4GB RAM version. The release confirms the existance of a 5-inch display version with the model number ZE550CL, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage at just 4990 NT$ (RM582). The 5.5-inch -display ZE550ML will come with a 720p display, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage at 5990 NT$ (RM699) while the ZE551ML 32GB storage version with a 1080p display is priced at 6990 NT$ (RM815). The most premium 5.5-inch 1080p display ZE551ML with 4GB RAM, NFC and 32GB storage version will go at 8990 NT$ (RM1049). If this pricing remains the same for Malaysia, this is very competitive pricing as you wouldn't expect a 4GB RAM premium smartphone for just around RM1000. So far, these ASUS ZenFone 2 models are set for release in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and France but we should expect a Malaysian release in April 2015. So far, the ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE550CL has scored impressively on AnTuTu and should be a good upgrade but there is still no news on the ZenFone Zoom yet.

After some teasing, Lenovo has announced a new cameraphone called the Lenovo Vibe Shot. The device features a large 16MP BSI sensor with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and the world's first Tricolor (triple) LED flash. Moreover, the camera unit will have a six element lens with sapphire coating. The phone looks extremely well built, thanks to the premium aluminum chassis with a thickness of just 7.3mm. There is Gorilla Glass protection on both the front and the back. The company claims that the camera will produce excellent pictures even in low-light conditions. There will be an 8MP front facing camera too, ideal for selfies. Other tech specs include a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. There will be a 5-inch display at the front with full HD 1080p resolution. The phone supports dual SIM cards (both Nano SIMs) and is compatible with 4G LTE networks. There will be a 2900 mAh battery on board to power all the tech specs. Lenovo will release the Vibe Shot in all major countries for $349 (RM1285) and we expect a Malaysia release date by the end of the month. 

Lenovo has announced an affordable 4G LTE enabled handset at MWC 2015 called the Lenovo A7000. Lenovo claims that the A7000 is the first smartphone to feature Dolby ATMOS sound technology. It is said that Dolby's tech will enhance the overall sound output from the device. As for the tech specs, the phone features a 1.5GHz Mediatek 'true' octa-core processor with 2GB of RAM. There will be 8GB internal storage which can be further expanded via MicroSD. The front features a 5.5-inch display with HD 720p resolution and wide viewing angles. At the back, there will be an 8MP camera unit with dual LED flash and up front, there will be a 5MP shooter. The phone will have two SIM card slots, both MicroSIMs and will support 4G LTE network connectivity. The Lenovo A7000 sports a thin 7.9mm thin body and weighs just 140g. Inside, there will be a 2900mAh battery. The company will make the device available for sale in most countries by the end of the month for $170 (RM617). Lenovo has not yet revealed specific details about a Malaysia release date or pricing, but expect more information in the coming few weeks.

Lenovo has unveiled two new tablets in its Tab2 A series lineup, namely the Lenovo Tab2 A10 and the Tab2 A8. The Tab2 A10 comes with a 64-bit Mediatek Silicon quad-core processor with 2GB RAM. There is a 10.1-inch display up front with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The tablet features a 7200 mAh battery which can power the device for up to 10 hours of continuous usage in an 8.9mm thin body. The Tab2 A10 is also the first tablet to feature Dolby ATMOS CYNEMA Style sound technology. It comes with Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box but is upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop by June 2015. Pricing starts at $199 (RM721) for the Wi-Fi only model but the 4G LTE version will be up for grabs in April for $279 (RM1011.91). Coming to the Tab2 A8, it features a 64-bit quad-core Mediatek 8161 processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. There will be an 8-inch display up front with 720p resolution. The tablet measures 8.9mm thin just like the A10 but will come with a smaller 4200 mAh battery enough for 8 hours of usage. The Tab2 A8 is a phone tablet and has dual SIM GSM + 4G LTE compatible SIM card slots. The tablet will be available from June 2015 starting at $128 (RM467) for Wi-Fi and $179 (RM649) for 4G LTE versions. Lenovo is yet to reveal more details about Malaysia pricing or release dates but we should know more soon. 

Offering users another value smartphone for the entry-level market, Sony Malaysia have officially announced the local availability of the Sony Xperia E4 Dual smartphone. Featuring a large 5-inch display and dual-SIM support, the Xperia E Dual is being offered for a recommended retail price of RM459. Available in black and white the smartphone is designed to offer long-lasting 2-day battery life through a 2300 mAh battery and Sony's Ultra STAMINA Mode. Other notable tech specs include a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage and microSD card support up to 32GB. The aforementioned 5-inch display is covered by scratch-resistant glass and offers a 960 x 540 pixel resolution. Coming with Android 4.4 KitKat, it also features a 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera. Here's what Sony had to say about it:

“With Xperia E4 Dual, we wanted to offer people some of the premium Sony features they have come to expect - with unparalleled ease of use - at a highly-competitive price point. With a simple set-up, great screen and unrivalled 2 day battery life we’ve created an on-the-go entertainment device that will keep on going, wherever you are.” Andrew Cheong, Country Director (Malaysia)

At MWC 2015, Microsoft announced two new smartphones, namely the Lumia 640 and the Lumia 640 XL. However, at the MWC Keynote the company also showed off a Universal Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard that is compact enough to fit inside your pocket. The new accessory can come in handy especially when you don't have a notebook PC or a laptop nearby or if you're a mostly tablet and phone user. The keyboard is said to be compatible with all major operating systems including iOS, Android and Windows. So, this handy accessory can convert any iPad, iPhone, Android phone or even Windows device into a laptop for a limited period of time. Incidentally, even the latest Windows 8.1 update does not support Bluetooth keyboards. However, the product page for this foldable keyboard confirms that Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 will add this support. So, after this update, Windows phone users will finally be able to use new Bluetooth accessories like third party keyboards on their devices. It is also said that the upcoming Windows 10 will come with this support built in. Microsoft has yet to announce official pricing or availability details of this Universal Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard, but expect more information soon. 

Along with the new Microsoft Lumia 640, Microsoft also unveiled a larger variant of the device called as the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL. It will feature a much larger 5.7-inch display as opposed to the 5-inch display found on the Lumia 640. The phone will have some other upgrades in the tech specs department too. It will be powered by the same 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and 1GB RAM as the smaller version and there will be 8GB of expandable storage onboard. The 5.7-inch display will sport a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and will come with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The rear camera gets bumped up to 13MP with a 1/3" sensor and f/2.0 aperture. Up front, there will be a 5MP wide angle camera ideal for group selfies. Given the 5.7-inch display, the phone will be slightly larger and will measure 157.9 x 81.5 x 9mm. The Lumia 640 XL also runs on the new Windows 8.1 Denim update and is upgradable to Windows 10 OS when it becomes available later in 2015. The large 3000 mAh battery makes sure that the phone keeps running throughout the day. The phone will go on sale in April at $210 (RM762) for the 3G variant and $245 (RM889) for the LTE version but there are no specific Malaysia release dates just yet.