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LEAGOO, a new smartphone brand from China is set to release their latest LEAGOO Lead 5 smartphone in the market on 8 November 2014 for just RM399. With branches across the world, LEAGOO Malaysia has already been here since April 2014 featuring various smartphones including the Lead 1, Lead 2, Lead 3 and Lead 4 priced from RM199 to RM699. Notable features for the LEAGOO Lead 5 include NFC functions, a 7.9mm thin chasis with aluminum frame, 2800 mAh battery, Dual SIM standby support and Android 4.4.2 KitKat. It should be a very tempting smartphone for those looking for a more affordable device, which is in line with the LEAGOO brand philosophy of "Practical, Affordable and Stylish". Check out the full LEAGOO Lead 5 tech specs below:

• 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MTK 6582 processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 5-inch display (IPS, 854 x 480 pixel resolution)
• 5MP rear camera (QJ CMOS Sensor, 720p HD recording, F2.8 aperture, 4P Lens) + 3MP front camera
• 143.4 x 71 x 7.9mm | 145g
• 2800 mAh battery
• Supports 3G, NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi,
• Features dual-SIM standby, HotKnot data transfer (NFC), Smart Wake Gesture (Gesture motion controls)
• Android 4.4.2 KitKat
• RM399

ASUS Malaysia have announced that their much teased super smartphone, the ASUS PadFone S (PF500KL) is now available in Malaysia. The PadFone S offers a number of high-end features including a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 4G LTE-A Cat4 connectivity, NFC, Qi wireless charging, a new ISP enabled 13MP PixelMaster camera and both shock and water resistance. All of these flagship features are available for just RM899 and it can slot into the 9-inch full HD 4G LTE tablet dock called the PadFone S Station which is separately priced at RM499. Both are available at authorized distributors around Malaysia and should offer an awesome all-on-one experience. The full tech specs and features list can be seen below along with some videos:

• ASUS Padfone S
• 2.3GHZ quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + 5GB ASUS Webstorage + microSD (up to 64GB)
• 5-inch display (IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, 60ms touch response time)
• 13MP PixelMaster rear camera (autofocus) + 2MP front camera
• 143.4 x 72.5 x 10 mm | 150g
• supports 4G LTE Cat4, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, Miracast, NFC
• features dual front speakers, dual-SIM and GPS
• Android 4.4 KitKat
• 2300 mAh battery
• Available in black, gold, red and white
• RM899

The Lenovo S90 or Sisley has been officially announced bearing nearly identical looks with the Apple iPhone 6. The only differences are that the plastic band for the antenna at the top side has been moved up while the camera does not stick out or protrude. Apparently, Lenovo have taken it to a whole new level by turning the Lenovo S90 introduction site into a near exact replica of the Apple iPhone 6 site. Tech specs and features for the Lenovo S90 are definitely midrange though and include a quad-core Qualcomm processor, 1GB RAM, 5-inch 720p display, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera and Android 4.4.4 KitKat. Even the measurements match as the Lenovo S90 measures in at 6.9mm thin. No details on Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but it is availble in China for 1999 RMB (RM1093). Stay tuned for more developments, but we're expecting Apple to come down hard on this one.

The Honor 6X has appeared at China's TENAA, this time sporting dual cameras on the rear with a dual-LED flash. Like the Huawei Honor 6 before it, it will have the same metallic alloy trim on the top and sides along with the same rounded corner look. Other tech specs and features include a 1.8GHz octa-core processor (probably the Kirin 925 or newer), 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, up to 64GB microSD support and 5.5-inch full HD display. The smartphone measures in at 150.4 x 75.68 x 7.5mm and will probably support 4G LTE Cat6. It could also have an IR blaster just like the Honor 6. We have no idea as to what the dual camera on the rear actually does but such setups usually mean either a 3D effect or after focus effect. No news or details on Malaysia release dates or pricing but the Honor 6X is expected in China by the end of 2014. Stay tuned and we'll see if Huawei Malaysia brings it in anytime soon.

The title of world's thinnest smartphone seems to be highly coveted these days as barely a week after the 4.85mm thin OPPO R5 got announced, another super thin smartphone has come along to take it's place. This smartphone is the Vivo X5 Max, featuring a 4.75mm thin body, again with a thicker, protruding camera. The full measurements for the X5 Max include 153.9 x 78 x 4.75mm and rather generic looks but tech specs and features are midrange to high-end. These include a 1.7GHz octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 5.5-inch full HD display, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, support for 4G LTE connectivity and Android 4.4.4 KitKat. The Vivo X5 Max has yet to be officially announced but has been seen at China's TENAA. No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet, but with Vivo Malaysia already here, we wouldn't be surprised to see it soon.

Apple Malaysia just released the local Malaysia pricing for the Apple iPhone 6 and Apple iPhone 6 Plus tonight. A quick look at the price reveals that the pricing is as expected at RM2399 for the 16GB Apple iPhone 6 and RM2749 for the 16GB Apple iPhone 6 Plus. Like everywhere else, the two smartphones will be available in 16GB, 64GB and 128GB storage options. The Apple iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c get price drops and are stuck to just 8GB, 16GB and 32GB storage options with the complete price listing as follows:

• Apple iPhone 6, 16GB storage ~ RM2399
• Apple iPhone 6, 64GB storage ~ RM2749
• Apple iPhone 6, 128GB storage ~ RM3149
• Apple iPhone 6 Plus, 16GB storage ~ RM2749
• Apple iPhone 6 Plus, 64GB storage ~ RM3149
• Apple iPhone 6 Plus, 128GB storage ~ RM3549
• Apple iPhone 5s, 16GB storage ~ RM1999
• Apple iPhone 5s, 32GB storage ~ RM2199
• Apple iPhone 5c, 8GB storage ~ RM1499

ASUS Malaysia are offering even more contests, this time around with the ASUS Transformer Book Flip as the main prize. All you have to do is take a picture of your workstation, post it on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #MyASUSWorkstation and then share a link to that post by commenting on the ASUS Malaysia Facebook Show Us Your Workstation post. The contest is on from now till 30 November 2014 with the lucky winner selected by raffle. According to ASUS Malaysia they want you to get creative and have fun with it so do your best and try it out. They've gone on to say that even non-ASUS devices can still win, so why don't you give it a go?

The BlackBerry Passport not only looks unique, it is also extremely tough and durable, something which has been put to the test by quite a few tech sites out there. In the next two videos we see the Passport get thrown about, dropped on the road and survive it all. The second video goes even further and sees just how much you need to do before the Passport dies. As it turns out, you'll need to do quite a lot before you actually damage it's 4.5-inch screen with 1440 x 1440 pixel resolution and a QWERTY keyboard with integrated trackpad capabilities. The BlackBerry Passport is currently available for RM2399 but has limited stocks even here in Malaysia. Check out the drop test videos below to see if it's the tough enough.

HTC just announced the HTC Desire 820s, featuring a 64-bit processor from MediaTek. While there is already a 64-bit HTC Desire 820 smartphone, this one was powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor. Tech specs for the HTC Desire 820s on the other hand include a 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor with Mali T760 graphics. Other tech specs and features include 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, a 5.5-inch display with 720p resolution, dual front BoomSound speakers, 4G LTE, 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. No news or details on Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but we expect it to be a bit lower priced than the earlier HTC Desire 820 due to the change in processor.

While we've already covered the various Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus bundles available for DiGi, they have also revealed where they are going to launch the smartphones as well. Like the other Malaysian Telcos, the DiGi launch will happen at 12.00am tonight at various locations in Malaysia. This includes the DiGi stores at Paradigm Mall in Petaling Jaya, Taman Molek in Johor Bahru, Api-Api in Kota Kinabalu, Jalan Kulas Tengah in Kuching, Pulau Tikus and Jalan Tun Ismail in Kuantan, Pahang. Check out the DiGi site for a full address list and directions complete with map (via Google Maps) for more information.