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Rather infamous Apple iPhone 6 Plus benders Unbox Therapy have done it again, this time out in the open, on the streets and with witnesses. Apparently tired of all the conspiracy theories, the video clearly shows that it doesn't take too much force to bend the iPhone 6 Plus and even the Motorola Moto X is brought in to show that other smartphones don't bend as easily. For those getting the iPhone 6 Plus soon or planning to get one, we recommend you get a case for it and take better care of such an expensive smartphone. For those hoping for an apology from Apple, move on, Apple have already said that they'd replace accidentally bent iPhone 6 smartphones and that should be enough for most people. Check out the video for yourself in this article.

The Project Ara modular smartphone project has revealed some interesting news. Since the frame has it's own reserve power when the smartphone does come out, you can swap out parts like the battery or memory or storage while the smartphone is on. The only two parts that require you to shut the smartphone off first are the processor and display module parts. Still no news on any Malaysia release dates or pricing but Google have said that the basic kit will start from $50 (RM164). We expect it to come in early 2015 but probably just for the US at first and it will likely run the latest Android L operating system. Check out the video in this article for more details on Project Ara.

Microsoft has officially announced Windows 10 with a release date expected in April 2015. While we have no idea where Windows 9 went (perhaps it was Windows 8.1 ~ 8 + 1) the big news is that this new Windows 10 will run on every Windows device. This means that when it comes out, it should replace Windows 8 on your PC and Windows Phone on your tablet or smartphone. No news yet on whether this would be called Windows Phone 10 or just Windows 10 throughout, but we're thinking that since Microsoft is aiming for total unification, everything will be called just Windows 10 regardless of device. Key features mentioned for Windows 10 includes:

• An integrated Start Menu ~ The Start button and menu returns, this time incorporating the Metro Live Tiles into the start menu, so you get the best of both worlds without having to constantly switch between the two. You can easily customize this menu by pinning apps as tiles and so forth.
• Universal touch apps on the desktop ~ Instead of having touch apps running on their own Metro UI, everything runs from the desktop, including these touch-based apps. They will be called Universal apps (perhaps because they can be used on a PC and tablet) while Classic apps are your normal PC apps. So far, it looks like it will open up a window on the desktop for the Universal App to run while keeping the desktop intact. Apps will be purchaseable on the Store for any device, but we assume that apps that aren't designed for a touch device like a tablet simply won't appear in the Store.
• Multiple Desktops ~ Looking much like the Recent Apps menu from Android, the new Task View lets you switch between multipled desktops with each desktop running a different app. You can then switch between these desktops and apps at will, without losing data in any of them.
• Customizable desktops with Snap Assist ~ Like to have multiple windows or apps open at one time? Well, now you can easily snap at least four apps at a time without having to precisely resize each window.
• Adaptable design ~ just like responsive design for a website, the Continuum feature in Windows 10 will automatically adapt your OS according to the device. A tablet can switch to just tablet mode or when attached with a keyboard go to PC mode. No news yet how it might look like on a smartphone, but it should look like the current touch-based UI.

U Mobile is currently offering Sony's Selfie smartphone, the Sony Xperia C3 from RM366. The Xperia C3 retails for RM999 and supports 4G LTE along with tech specs that include a 1.25GHz quad-core processor, 5.5-inch Triluminos display, 8MP rear camera and the most notable feature, a 5MP front camera with LED flash. You will have to sign up for a 24-month contract under either the U58 or U88 postpaid plans. There is also an added no upfront payment offer, but you have to pay for the phone using your credit card and auto debit the monthly fee to be eligible. For more details, check out the table and links in this article.

The MDeC or Multimedia Development Corporation of Malaysia has started the #MYCyberSALE through Digital Malaysia. The online sale involves more than 4500 online merchants and 225000 online deals, some with discounts up to 90%. The #MYCyberSALE is being held from 29 September 2014 till 1 October 2014 so do head on out to www.mycybersale.my to see if your favourite online merchant is listed. We've seen a number of our usual merchants there including those for Astro, travel, electrical and electronics and much more with quite significant discounts and promotions. Go check them out and start buying today as there are also prizes for the best spenders during the sale period.

Most of the time, smartphones with Super AMOLED screens tend to be midrange or flagship level, so it came as a surprise when the Samsung Galaxy Ace Style LTE was recently announced. Apart from 4G LTE support, it also included a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen featuring an 800 x 480 pixel resolution. Other tech specs are rather upper entry level with a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB storage with microSD support, a 5MP rear camera with LED flashand a 1900 mAh battery. The other notable features are 4G LTE and NFC which could signal these features coming to more entry-level smartphones in the near future. No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but it is available in Germany for €199 (RM826).

It appears that the other variants in the Samsung Galaxy Alpha family are coming soon as what appears to be the Samsung Galaxy A3 has come up at China's TENAA. The photos reveal a fairly slim Samsung smartphone with slightly smaller display listed as a 4.52-inch AMOLED with 540 x 960 pixel resolution. It will also have tech specs and features that include a 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB memory, support for microSD, an 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 5MP front camera and Android 4.4.4 KitKat. It measures in at 130.1 x 65.5 x 6.9mm and weighs in at 112g, making it suitable for the compact midrange smartphone market. No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but we expect it to be within this year of 2014.

Samsung Mobile recently put up a teaser showing their "S CARPET" launch event for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 worldwide. In the map, Malaysia was marked at 24 October 2014, signifying that we could see the launch here on that date. As it is, Samsung have already revealed an unboxing video of the Galaxy Note 4 on their own, along with several other trailers which you can check out below. From current rumours it seems like the tech specs for the Galaxy Note 4 coming to Malaysia will include an Exynos 5433 (N910C) processor to go with the 3GB RAM, 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with 2K resolution and 16MP ISOCELL rear camera. Still no Malaysia pricing details yet but we'll let you know as soon as we do, so stay tuned for more developments.

The recent discovery of the Shellshock vulnerability has made things very scary for practically everyone on the Internet, including mobile users. Since the Shellshock vulnerability allows an attacker to run any commands on an affected system, hackers could use Bash a core program to steal user data with ease. Already, a malware exploiting the Shellshock vulnerability called ELF_BASHLITE.A was spotted by Trend Micro. In response to this, Trend Micro are now offering free solutions for the Shellshock vulnerability but these are just for MacOSX and Linux servers for now. Android device users should pay attention and install any relevant updates to remain protected. For more information, check out the full infographic in this article.

OPPO have confirmed that their upcoming OPPO N3 smartphone will come in two versions. One with an aluminum lithium alloy frame and the other with a stainless steel frame. While the steel version will no doubt offer a bit more in terms of strength and durability the aluminum lithium alloy could offer a lighter OPPO N3 smartphone. Lithium is known to be one of the lightest metals in the world but is also known for being active and flammable which is why it is often used in batteries. No news on Malaysia pricing or release dates yet but we expect the aluminum lithium alloy version to be a bit more expensive if a bit lighter than the stainless steel version. While we expect the OPPO N3 to come sometime next month in October, some renders of the smartphone have appeared showing the same swivel camera hinge as the previous OPPO N1 smartphone. Rumours indicate that the new OPPO N3 could have a Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB of RAM and a 5.9-inch full HD display, but do take such rumours and the rendered picture with a pinch of salt.