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The rumoured premium metal body Samsung Galaxy F just got another press render leak, again from serial leaker @evleaks. This time around, it is the full smartphone but instead of gold, it is a metallic silver colour. While the leak did not go into details many are expecting a 2K display on the upcoming smartphone or one that will provide a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S range of tablets already offer 2K displays so it seems very likely that that would be a feature in the next premium smartphone from Samsung. No Malaysia release dates yet but the Galaxy F is expected to arrive in 2014 perhaps in Q4. As always, do take this rumour with a good pinch of salt but stay tuned for more developments.

The rumoured HTC Volantis or Flounder is the 8.9-inch tablet from HTC expected to be the last Nexus device from Google. Tech specs and features about this tablet have recently surfaced stating that the Volantis tablet will have tech specs that include a 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor, 5GB of RAM, 64GB storage, 8.9-inch display with 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, an 8MP rear camera, BoomSound speakers and a silver aluminum unibody chassis. Serial leaker @evleaks also revealed a HTC volantis macro shot showing that it could be under the Android silver OS Alpha 1.4 program, making it the first tablet in Google's new Android Silver program. No Malaysia release dates were mentioned but it could come in Q4 of 2014.

Lenovo has recently announced the Lenovo Golden Warrior A8 smartphone featuring an octa-core MT-6592 processor from MediaTek. The successor to the Lenovo Golden Warrior S8 will offer a number of other tech specs and features that includes Android 4.4.2, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a 5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution and a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP front camera. The 13MP rear camera will have dual LED flash while the phone itself will support 150Mbps 4G LTE. Lenovo will reportedly use it's own VIBE UI 2.0 along with the Android 4.4.2 but what really stirs things up is the price. According to Lenovo, the Golden Warrior A8 is going for $128 (RM410) which will stir the midrange market up even more. In terms of looks the Golden Warrior A8 will have a generic rounded corner front with chrome siding and artificial leather backside coming in black, gold, red and white. There were no Malaysia release dates but if or when it does arrive, let's hope it keeps the same price point and tech specs.

Samsung recently announced the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini. Confirming many of the rumoured tech specs and features, the new mini version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 will have IP67 water and dust resistance certification, a heart rate monitor and fingerprint scanner. It will retain the same perforated backside and chrome siding while other notable tech specs and features also include:

• 1.4gHz quad-core processor
• 1.5GB RAM
• 16GB Memory + up to 64GB microSD
• 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display (720 x 1280 pixel resolution)
• 8MP rear camera (LED flash, autofocus) +2.1MP front camera
• Supports 4G LTE, 3G, Wifi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS
• 131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1mm | 120g
• 2100 mAh battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat

Celcom is now offering the Xiaomi Mi-3 for free. You will have to sign up for a Celcom First Prime, First Premier and First Elite plus and mPro data plan or the mPro Plus postpaid plans for 24 months. While it is somewhat late to the table with a Xiaomi Mi-3 bundle, Celcom are offering fairly competitive pricing for the device with rather high data quotas as well. For more details, check out the table and links in this article.

Samsung has officially announced a number of smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4, Samsung Galaxy Core II, Samsung Galaxy Young 2 and Samsung Galaxy Star 2. These smartphones are obviously headed for the entry-level market they are notable in that some of them will come with Android 4.4 KitKat. Check out the tech specs and features for the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4, Samsung Galaxy Core II, Samsung Galaxy Young 2 and Samsung Galaxy Star 2 below:

• Samsung Galaxy Ace 4
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• 4.5-inch display
• Android 4.4 KitKat + TouchWiz Essence

U Mobile has come out with the bundles for the Huawei Ascend P7 and the starting price for this 6.5mm super thin flagship smartphone is now available from a surprisingly low RM188. In addition, there is also a no upfront payment for certain subscribers. Available with the U58, U88 and U Plus plans, subscribers will have to sign up for a 24-month contract. The U58 plan is the only one that requires an upfront payment of RM538. While there are freebies of a free power bank and wireless modem each worth RM199, it is only available for the first 100 customers who pre-order from selected U Mobile stores. For more details, check out the table and links in this article.

The rumoured Blackberry Passport recently appeared in a number of leaks including the video below of the Passport's browser. From the pictures, the Passport looks even wider than an LG Vu and definitely larger than the Apple iPhone 4 it is placed next to. Tech specs and features rumoured to be available in the Blackberry Passport include an LCD display with 1440 x 1440 pixel resolution, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 3450 mAh non-removable battery and support for microSD. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing so stay tuned for more information.

As the 64-bit revolution begins for smartphones and mobile devices, it appears that such devices won't be that expensive when they do come as Lenovo recently proved. The company has announced the Lenovo A805e phablet with tech specs that include a 64-bit 1.2GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor. Other tech specs and features include 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a 5.5-inch display with 540 x 960 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera and 2500 mAh battery. It will also support 4G LTE, NFC abd dual-SIM. Released in China for now, it will come with an artificial leather backside for a more comfortable grip and Android KitKat 4.4.2. While there are still no details on Malaysia pricing or release dates, it is expected to be priced below $200 (RM641). If it retains this same price tag when or if it comes here to Malaysia, it should stir up the midrange market even more so stay tuned for more developments.

In a press preview today, Microsoft Devices recently revealed that the upcoming Nokia Lumia 930 will be coming to Malaysia as soon as next week for RM1999. Designed as the successor to the Nokia Lumia 925, the Lumia 930 retains an aluminum unibody chassis for the more premium look but covers the back with a polycarbonate backside which comes in orange, green, white and black. The press preview also included a demo of Nokia's treasure tags bluetooth locators.

As part of the preview, Microsoft Devices also revealed that the Nokia Lumia 930 will be available for Pre-order at the Nokia Transformer Roadshow in Lowyat Plaza from 30 June 2014 to 6 July 2014 which includes a free Nokia Treasure Tag, 4400 mAh power bank and flip cover. Tech specs for the Nokia Lumia 930 are quite impressive and includes:

• 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB storage with 7GB OneDrive cloud storage
• 5-inch display (1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 3)
• 20MP Pureview rear camera (ZEISS lens, OIS)
• Supports 4G LTE, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, Qi wireless charging, 4 microphones
• 137 x 71 x 9.8mm | 167g
• 2420 mAh battery
• Windows Phone 8.1