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The next Apple iPhone isn't the only device rumours are swirling about as the front panel for the what could be the next Apple iPad has leaked. This has happened before apparently as the previous leak showed that the Apple iPad Air would follow the iPad mini's design. This new leak doesn't differ that much from the current front panel but it does show that it will be glued to the rear of the frame, making it both thinner and a lot harder to take apart or put back together for repairs. Tech specs and features for the next Apple iPad have yet to be confirmed but rumours say that it will be powered by a 64-bit A8 processor and have an Apple Touch ID along with an 8MP rear camera upgrade. As always with such leaks and rumours, it could very well be the front panel for a different tablet altogether, so take this rumour with a healthy dose of salt.

While there are some tablets that are water-proof, few are actually tough enough to handle a drop from 7 feet. The recently released Xplore XC6 tablet range from Xplore Technologies can not only take a 7-foot drop, it can also work underwater, survive wet dirt, dust and more. The Xplore XC6 can do this mainly due to it's MIL-STD-810G military grade certification for vibration, drop and shock proofing. Made from a magnesium alloy, the tablet has an 8.5-hour battery life and offers tech specs which include an Intel Core i5-4300U processor and 128GB solid state drive for storage. Rubber bumpers on each corner ensure better shock proofing while a fingerprint scanner provides better security. As expected, pricing for a such a tablet is quite high, with the Xplore XC6 starting from $5299 (RM17330) but if you have the need, then this shouldn't be an issue. Here's what they had to say about it:

"The XC6 is the toughest and highest performance product Xplore has ever developed. It will perform very well in environments where device failure is not an option. No matter if it's the middle of the desert or in freezing rain, this tablet is going to excel in extreme conditions, resulting in a longer lifecycle and higher return on investment for our customers." Mark Holleran, president and chief operating officer, Xplore Technologies

Based on all the variants from the Samsung Galaxy S4, rumours are that the current Samsung Galaxy S5 could also get a number of variants as well, with the latest being Project KQ. The leaked Project KQ could be the more premium version of the Samsung Galaxy S5, otherwise known as the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime with notable tech specs that include a 2K display and a more powerful Samsung Exynos 5430 or Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor. The Samsung Exynos 5430 was explicitly named in the leak along with the fact that instead of a Qualcomm or Samsung LTE modem, the Project KQ device will be using an Intel XMM7620 LTE modem, or at least for the international version meant for Europe and other non-South Korean locations. No news on Malaysia pricing or release dates but we expect it to be released alongside or before the LG G3 which offers a similar 2K display with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

A fairly interesting Samsung device has appeared on China's Tenaa in the form of the SM-T2558. At first glance, it looks like a really large phablet, but it actually has a 7-inch screen. Weighing in at 245g and measuring 191.24 x 99.7 x 8.95mm, the device also has a camera with LED flash and looks to be able to make voice calls. Tech specs and features on the SM-T2558 include a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1.5GB of RAM, microSD support, a 7-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera and Android 4.3. It will also support TD-LTE and TD-SCDMA connectivity, so it can go mobile if you need it to. In terms of design, it doesn't look like standard Samsung tablets as it has narrower bezels but it could be a smartphone tablet or tablet with phone capabilities like the ASUS FonePad 7. No news on pricing or Malaysia release dates but we're certain that quite a few people would be interested in it here in Malaysia.

A metal chassis and one of Samsung's flexible OLED YOUM displays are two of the most avidly rumoured about features every time an upcoming Samsung smartphone is set to appear. They came out for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, so we're not surprised that rumours have appeared saying that the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could get a 3-sided YOUM display. Apparently the rumour comes from a report about a comment made by an unnamed Samsung representative, which sounds fishy enough already. We'd love to be wrong about this but we think that the Galaxy Note 4 isn't going to change it's design language so drastically just to incorporate flexible displays. If anything, the Samsung YOUM displays are more likely to appear as a completely new product. Still, do take this rumour with a heavy pinch of salt and disbelief, at least you'll feel more surprised if it actually does come true.

Motorola's line of Moto smartphone like the Moto G and the Moto X have been designed to offer the best optimized performance despite rather lower-end hardware which is why it is great news that we'll soon be getting both here in Malaysia. The Motorola Moto X Malaysia pricing will begin from RM1499 which is a great price considering the 10MP Clear Pixel camera and Always On feature. Too bad there probably won't be Moto Maker customization but we hope that the wooden back casings will make it here somehow. No exact Malaysia release dates were available but stay tuned for more information.

One of the main limitations of the OPPO R1 was the fact that it had rather outdated hardware with the most notable missing tech spec being 4G LTE support. OPPO has seen fit to change this by announcing the OPPO R1S. This refreshed smartphone retains the same look and feel as the OPPO R1 but refreshes the tech specs and hardware with a 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 13MP rear camera, replacing the Mediatek processor, 1GB of RAM and 8MP rear camera of the OPPO R1. Set for a China release date on 25 April 2014, we expect it to be priced higher than the RM1298 the OPPO R1 is priced at in Malaysia. It also marks the sign of things to come, perhaps with more 4G LTE enabled OPPO devices like the OPPO N1S perhaps. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.

Samsung Malaysia have officially announced their tiny but mighty digital camera, the Samsung NX mini SMART camera which not only offers interchangeable lens, but does so in the slimmest and lightest body to date. With the body weighing in at just 158g the NX mini is super slim at 22.5mm thin but packs in a classy metal and leather exterior. The camera is available in black, brown, mint green, pink and white and is compatible with 3 Samsung NX mini lenses while also being able to use Samsung NX lenses with an NX-M Mount adapter. Tech specs for the Samsung NX mini SMART camera include a 20.5MP camera sensor, 3-inch flip-up and touch LCD screen, built-in flash, up to 12800 ISO, NFC, WiFi, 1920 x 1080 at 30p video recording and the ability to capture RAWs at 20.0M. The camera uses MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC and has a 2330 mAh battery for long lasting performance.

Most smartwatches are small screen devices that act little better than companion bluetooth devices. They won't work without a smartphone except perhaps track fitness related things. The Rufus Cuff smartwatch on the other hand is similar but with a long and wide 3-inch screen it is anything but small. Designed to work as a wrist communicator, the device is practically a wi-fi tablet for your wrist and comes with tech specs and features that include a GPS, Texas Instruments Cortex A8 ARM processor, 3-inch touchscreen with 400 x 240 resolution, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and a 1000 mAh battery.

While it may be one of the most affordable smartphones around, the Motorola Moto G has one large shortcoming in that it can't support LTE. However this may change as rumours indicate a Moto G LTE and Moto G Ferrari could be coming soon. Tech specs for the Moto G LTE should not differ too much from the Moto G but it could see a higher pricing of $260 (RM844) with a possible release date in Mexico sometime in June 2014. The Motorola Moto G Ferrari on the other hand could just be a Moto G with Ferrari colours (red and black) and branding but this should be cool as well.