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After the previous Huawei P8 teaser indicating a better battery life, more such teasers have appeared indicating other new features. These include a cracked screen image indicating a stronger screen on the P8, a better camera, a better price and compatiblity with wearables like the recent Huawei TalkBand B2. Perhaps the last image could also indicate that the Huawei P8 gets released along with the Huawei TalkBand B2. So far, the teasers do not confirm anything but most rumours indicate that the P8 will offer tech specs that include a  octa-core Kirin 930 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5.2-inch full HD display and 13MP camera with dual LED flash and OIS. Set for announcement on 15 April 2015, we shouldn't have to wait long to find out for sure.

Most smartwatches and fitness trackers don't really look like traditional hand-crafted watches but it looks like Malaysia could soon be getting one that combines both values with the imminent arrival of the Horological Smartwatch by Frederique Constant, Geneva. Powered by MotionX technology, this handcrafted watch will track your daily activities including steps, distance and calories along with accurate tracking of your sleep patterns. Designed for both Apple iOS and Android devices, the Horological smartwatch works well with both, syncing your tracking information for indepth graphs and charts. The Horological Smartwatch will come in 4 versions for both men and women and features a 2 year battery life, sleep cycle alarms when your sleep goes off course, get-active alerts when you stay still too long and more. One feature which we found interesting was the Always-on Time & Date which automatically sets your time and date depending on your location, so if you travel to another country, you don't have to wind it manually like a traditional watch. Although there are no specific Malaysia release dates or pricing details, the Horological Smartwatch is expected to arrive in Malaysia sometime in June 2015 and it is priced at Swiss Franc 1295 (RM4744) in Switzerland. 

We recently posted that the Honor 4X could be coming to Malaysia and this has been confirmed with an ROI or Registration of Interest page for the smartphone at VMALL.MY itself. Tech specs and features for the Honor 4X are quite high-end for a midrange smartphone with a 64-bit octa-core processor, 4G LTE connectivity, 2GB RAM, 5.5-inch display with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution and EMUI 3.0 out of the box. While there is still no definite news about the Honor 4X pricing it is rumoured to be from RM400 to RM700. Thankfully, an anonymous tipster provided some hands-on pics last time and has also seen fit to send in some high resolution images of the Honor 4X. Check them out in this article.

Nikon has recently updated its Coolpix lineup with a new superzoom camera called the Nikon Coolpix P900. This particular device features 83x zoom putting almost every other high zoom point and shoot cameras to shame. The 83x zoom on the P900 has a range from 24mm up to 2000mm. It is a pretty impressive feat to incorporate such a high zoom on a compact point and shoot camera. You can even take things a bit further, by going up to 166x zoom with its digital Dynamic Fine Zoom feature. There will be a 16MP CMOS camera onboard which supports continuous shoot up to 7fps. The camera is even good for action shoot as it has a shutter lag time of just 0.12second at wide angle and 0.75 seconds at its maximum telephoto focal length. It's built-in Dual Detect Optical VR stabilization tech reduces blue via shake to a great extent. Other important features of the device include scene mode, filter mode, macro mode, 1080p video recording with stereo audio, zoom microphone etc. The new Nikon Coolpix P900 will be available for sale from April 2015 for a price tag of $600 (RM2178). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details have been revealed for now but we expect it to come soon. 

Nikon is a notable name when it comes to DSLR cameras and the company recently released a number of new products in this particular lineup. Yesterday, Nikon announced one more DSLR in the market, the new Nikon D7200. Like the name suggests, the D7200 will succeed the popularD7100 which was released back in 2013. It will be yet another lightweight camera released by the company in recent times. The new model does not bring revolutionary features but it does make some upgrades in necessary areas. The Nikon D7200 features a 24.2MP DX CMOS sensor with no optical low pass filter and 51-point Auto Focus system. The new EXPEED 4 Image processing chip promises faster performance of up to 30% as compared to its predecessors. There is a 3.2-inch fixed LCD display at the back too. The camera is capable of recording full HD 1080p videos at 60fps and can even take 18 consecutive RAW files. The new D7200 will be the first Nikon DSLR to feature both built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity options. Nikon will start selling the device from April 2015 for $1200 (RM4356). You will have to shell out a total of $1700 (RM6171) if you plan to buy it with the 18-140mm f3.5-5.6 lens kit. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details were revealed yet though.

Olympus has just updated its Stylus series retro style camera lineup with the all new Olympus Stylus SH-2. The earlier model, Olympus Stylus SH-1 was announced a year back. The company has retained the same retro looks and styling on this new model as its predecessor. Most of the tech specs are also similar. The Olympus Stylus SH-2 features a 16MP 1/2.3-inch image sensor and a 3-inch 460K dot screen at the back. It will have a 25-600mm zoom lens and 5-axis image stabilization to prevent camera shake. The SH-2 is capable of recording full HD 1080p videos at 60fps. Like the SH-1, this particular model will also feature integrated Wi-Fi. The camera supports automatic as well as manual exposure settings. It even features a new Nightscape scene which is ideal for shooting pictures and videos of the night sky lit with fireworks or stars. The highlight of the new model is the support for RAW shooting which was absent in its predecessor. The Olympus SH-2 will be available in silver plus black and all black editions. It will go on sale from April this year for a price tag of $399.99 (RM1479). The company has yet to announce any official details about Malaysia pricing and release dates of the device just yet though. 

Sony's Xperia lineup is known for its beautiful design and the Japanese giant has continued its legacy by releasing the world's thinnest 10-inch tablet, the Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet. The device is just 6.1mm thin, making it even thinner than the Apple iPad Air 2. It is super light too, weighing just about 389 grams. Under the hood, the tablet features a powerful Snapdragon 810 octa-core 64-bit processor with 3GB of RAM. There will be 32GB of internal storage on the base Wi-Fi only version. Up front, a beautiful 10.1-inch display will sport a 2K resolution. The device is IP68 certified which means it can survive underwater up to 1.5 meters for around 30 minutes. At the back there will be an 8.1MP camera and up front, there will be a 5MP shooter. The 6000 mAh battery can provide up to 17 hours of continuous video playback. The Xperia Z4 tablet will come in Wi-Fi only and 4G LTE versions. It will run on Android 5.0 Lollipop version right out of the box. No official pricing or release dates have been revealed but expect the tablet to retail for around $500 (RM1813) when it hits the Malaysian market sometime later in the year.

The new Sony Xperia M4 Aqua is a metal body smartphone with glass back that can survive underwater. The phone is IP65/8 certified which means it can survive under 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes without any damage. The device is quite thin measuring 7.3mm and weighs just around 136 grams. As for tech specs, the new Xperia M4 Aqua features an octa-core 64-bit Snapdragon 615 processor under the hood along with 2GB RAM and 8GB of expandable storage. There will be a 5-inch display up front with 720p resolution. A 13MP camera will be located at the back and will feature the company's usual Superior Auto Mode. On the front, there will be a 5MP shooter. The 2400 mAh battery inside can provide up to 2 days of battery life on a single charge. The phone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop version with Sony's UI on top. The Xperia M4 Aqua will be available for sale starting spring 2015 for a price tag of $335 (RM1215) in black, white, coral and silver colors. 

The ZTE Grand series has been quite popular in the domestic market for its value for money factor. The company recently updated the lineup with the new ZTE Grand S3 flagship. The device comes with a very unique security feature which allows users to unlock the device using their eyeprints. The company has partnered up with EyeVerify to develop this system wherein the phone's sensors can identify the pattern of veins of both the eyes of the user. At present, Eyeprint recognition can be used to unlock the device, but ZTE claims that in the near future, it could also be used to make secure payments. The ZTE Grand S3 is well built and has even won the IF Design Award for its minimalistic design. As for the tech specs, the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5GHz and 3GB RAM. There will be 16GB of expandable storage on the device. The 5.5-inch display will sport a resolution of 1920 x 1080p. At the back there will be a 16MP sensor and up front, there is an 8MP Selfie camera. The phone will feature a 3100 mAh battery and will run on Android 4.4 KitKat OS. The ZTE Grand S3 is currently available in China for around $478 (RM1733). No Malaysia release dates or pricing details have been revealed. 

TENAA is a good source of information about upcoming smartphones these days. Recently, a new model in the HTC One family was spotted on this certification website, namely the HTC One E9. Just last week, the company announced the HTC One M9 flagship model and looks like it is now focusing on the less popular models. The highlight of the device is it's monstrous camera at the back. The phone will feature Mediatek's 64-bit MT6795 octa-core processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. Instead of the 5.1-inch full HD display on the One M9, this particular model will feature a much larger 5.5-inch display with QHD resolution. At the back, there will be a large 20MP sensor and up front, there are two camera options, a 13MP shooter and a 4MP Ultrapixel sensor. The device will measure just 7.5mm. In this thin body, HTC has managed to incorporate a 2800mAh battery. The phone supports dual SIM dual Standby and will run on the latest Android Lollipop with Sense 7.0 UI on top. The HTC One E9 will come in Metallic Gray, Brown Gold and White Rose Gold colors. The company has not yet officially revealed Malaysia pricing or release date details.