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The Sony QX10 and QX100 wireless lens cameras recently offered the ability to upgrade your smartphone's camera without having to replace your smartphone. This year, Sony may introduce the QX1 which offers smartphone and tablet users to use interchangeable Sony E-mount lenses. The QX1 appears to be a base that looks much like the Sony QX10 but instead of it's own zoom lens, offers up an e-mount. The QX1 will then act as the wireless transmitter, camera sensor and storage. Hopefully, Sony have ironed out the performance kinks and issues found in the earlier Sony QX10 and QX100 lens cameras this time around as Sony have also seen fit to include a pop-up flash for the Sony QX1. As usual, take this rumour with a pinch of salt, but the source was earlier correct about the Sony QX10 and QX100 so it should be quite an accurate rumour. No Malaysia release dates or pricing but it should be due for a reveal on 4 September 2014.

Rumours about a selfie oriented Lumia 730 smartphone from Microsoft have been circulating for a while now, but Microsoft just made it official by releasing a teaser image for the smartphone as a selfie. So far, there have already been various leaked images appearing. There aren't many details on tech specs and features except that there will be a 5MP front camera, have a 4.7-inch display and also come with a version called the Lumia 735 which basically has everything else along with 4G LTE. The Lumia 830 is also expected to arrive with the Lumia 730 but is expected to come with a PureView camera. Again no details on Malaysia release dates or pricing but with the announce date happening in a few more days, we shouldn't have to wait long to find out.

Apparently not satisfied with holding the previous record of 5.5mm for the Elife S5.5, Gionee have announced the Elife S5.1 which is 5.15mm thin. Other measurements are at 139.8mm x 67.4mm x 5.15mm. Tech specs are fairly midrange and include a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB storage, 4.8-inch display with 720p pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 2100 mAh battery and Android 4.3. The design goes for rounded corners and shiny metal sides with the parts near the micro-USB port and headphone jack a bit thicker than the rest. No details were available on Malaysia release dates or pricing but it should be launched in China sometime in September 2014. It seems very unlikely that you'll see it being sold here in Malaysia unless it is from a third-party seller, so keep a close watch for it at our sister site of Mobile Mega Mall.

Just a few more hours before the Sony IFA 2014 reveal and nice looking press renders of the Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact have appeared. While the Xperia Z3 doesn't look that different in terms of design, it could be bringing some refreshed hardware but even then, this is limited to the processor and a few other tech specs. From the press renders, the Xperia Z3 could also be offering a number of different colour options including black, copper gold, jade green and white. The Xperia Z3 Compact may also come in black, green, red and white with the only difference being the smaller 4.5-inch or 4.6-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution and smaller battery. The refreshed 2.5GHZ Snapdargon 801 processor and 20.7MP rear camera should remain the same. Both are rumoured to have a higher water certification standard perhaps at IP68. Still no Malaysia release dates or pricing, but we should know more in the next 10 or so hours.

The upcoming Sony Xperia Z3 continues Sony's efforts to combine all their product knowhow and technologies into a single device from their previous Sony Xperia Z2 and Sony Xperia Z1 smartphones. Rumoured to have an international release date in August 2014, the smartphone has also been rumoured to get benchmarked on AnTuTu with a very high score of 37169, beating many of the current range of flagship smartphones. The Xperia Z3 is rumoured to go by the model number of Sony D6653 and may come with tech specs and features that include a Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC processor. Other tech specs should also include a 20.7MP or higher rear camera, 3GB of RAM and 4G LTE connectivity.

The Sony Xperia Z3 just can't stop being leaked it seems as it has recently appeared at China's TENAA with some pictures and tech specs. It appears that early rumours about the same tech specs as the Sony Xperia Z2 appear to be true with the only major difference being a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor. Other tech specs include 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, microSD support, a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with full HD 1080p resolution, 20.7MP rear camera and 2MP front camera. One other feature that could be different is the water resistant certification. The Xperia Z2 was certified with an IP58 certification which means that the device can be under 1.5m of water for 30 minutes. Recent teasers for the Sony IFA 2014 event reveal that it could be able to go as low as 2 meters, signifying that the Xperia Z3 will have a much higher water resistance certification. No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but the Xperia Z3 is expected to be revealed soon at the upcoming IFA 2014.

Samsung Malaysia recently showcased their Samsung Level premium audio product range at Pavilion KL during the recent National Day weekend. Various activities were carried out, including flash mob performances throughout the 29 August 2014 to 31 August 2014 showcase period. The flash mob performances by the Samsung Level Squad showed off the mobility of the various Samsung Level products which include the Samsung Level On, Level Over, Level In and Level Box. Other activities included giveaways, contests and live testing in the sound-proofed Silent Box. Check out the showcase in this article.

Samsung has revealed their first smartwatch that doesn't need a smartphone to work with the official announcement of the Samsung Gear S. The smartwatch is fully 3G capable and comes with both Bluetooth and WiFi support along with IP67 water and dust resistance. Other tech specs and features include a 1.0GHZ dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage, 2-inch curved Super AMOLED display with 360 x 480 pixel resolution, 300 mAh battery and Tizen operating system. No camera on this Samsung Gear but it does have a heart rate monitor and supports S Health, S Voice and provides notifications for messages, emails and other apps.

Apple has sent out invitations for an event on 9 September 2014. The invite doesn't give much of a hint apart from the title "Wish we could say more". However, many are expecting the event to reveal the Apple iPhone 6 or at least the version with the 4.7-inch display. Already, any number of Apple iPhone 6 clones have appeared, many of which have been confirmed to be how the original will look like. Other devices may also make an appearance such as the Apple iWatch and possibly some premium Audio devices from Apple's recent purchase of Beats Audio. The final version of iOS 8 is also expected to be available on the same date but there are still no details on Malaysia release dates or pricing. If we were to follow the trend we should see the Malaysia launch in November 2014 at $100 (RM315) more than the previous Apple iPhone 5S.

Starting from today on 29 August 2014 tp 31 August 2014, Samsung Malaysia will be holding a showcase at the main entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur for their recently introduced Samsung Level range of premium mobile audio products. Various activities and functions are scheduled including the sound-proofed "Silent Box" where users can try out the Level Over, Level On and Level Box audio products for themselves. The P.I.C. or Partners In Crime female deejay duo will also be around to spin hand-picked tunes for a greater audio experience. The Samsung Level Squad will also hold special flash mob dance performances throughout the promotion period. In addition, the first 1000 consumers to take a selfie picture with any Samsung Level product at the showcase may win limited edition merchandise. Those who want to try should take their selfie image and share it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the #mySamsungLevel hashtag. Samsung Level buyers will also receive exclusive merchandise and freebies along with Zalora cash vouchers up to RM100. The Samsung Level Over will be priced at RM1399 while the Level On will be priced at RM699. The Level Box device will go for RM659.