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Recently, reports have appeared about Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablets that supposedly overheated so much that the back cover warped making an impression or dent on the back. According to Samsung, their new Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablets are not overheating, rather these back covers that warp are the few defective units. Any user who has such a warped back cover can contact Samsung for a replacement where they will probably replace the cover and not the tablet.

After shutting down their non-Windows Phone based entry-level smartphones, Microsoft has just announced the Nokia Lumia 530 and Lumia 530 Dual SIM smartphones for the entry-level market. The Nokia Lumia 530 offers tech specs that include a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB of storage with up to 128GB microSD support, a 4-inch screen with 480 x 854 pixel resolution, a 5MP rear camera and a 1430 mAh battery. The smartphones will be packing Windows Phone 8.1 right out of the box and support 3G with the Dual SIM version offering the same specs except for an extra SIM slot. We're not sure if it is taking over from the Lumia 525, because honestly speaking, quite a few of it's tech specs are lower-end compared to the Lumia 525. For a complete tech spec comparison check out our Nokia Lumia 525 vs Lumia 530 vs Lumia 530 Dual SIM comparison tool. While there are no specific Malaysia release dates or pricing yet, the Nokia Lumia 530 smartphones are expected to arrive in August 2014 at around $114 (RM361). Check out the official hands-on demo in this article.

U Mobile now offers the Samsung Galaxy K Zoom cameraphone from RM449 with it's now standard No upfront payment scheme. Originally retailing for RM1699 you can also get a free battery travel charger kit and Galaxy Life freebies with the deal. To qualify you will have to sign up for a 24-month contract under a U58, U99 or U Plus postpaid plan. As usual, the No upfront payment promotion comes with conditions, in this case you have to subscribe for the bundle of your choice with a credit card and activate Auto Debit. For more details check out the table and links in this article.

After dropping the bundle pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S5 down to RM1199 with the Raya for Gaya promotion, Maxis are now offering a trade-in program as well for the Galaxy S5. Like the Apple iPhone 5S trade-in program, you can trade-in any phone but certain smartphones will get better discounts. The highest discount is with the Apple iPhone 5 which gives you a discount of RM1000, effectively lowering the price down to RM199. As usual, the offer is only valid for a 24-month contract and up until 31 August 2014 but for more details check the table and links in this article.

Appearing at China's Tenaa, the Gionee GN9005 smartphone could very well be the world's next thinnest smartphone. Offering a super thin profile of just 5mm, this is perhaps the thinnest smartphone to date and to top it off, supports 4G LTE or at least the TD-LTE supported in China. Other tech specs of the Gionee GN9005 could include a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, 4.8-inch AMOLED display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 2050 mAh battery and Android 4.3. The Gionee GN9005 will likely be a China release only but you'll probably be able to get one here in Malaysia from a third-party seller. No Malaysia release dates or pricing though but if Gionee does come to Malaysia it will likely bring the GN9005 along for the ride.

Huawei has released a version of their current flagship the Huawei Ascend P7 with the Huawei Ascend P7 Arsenal Edition smartphone. Designed for the Arsenal fan, the "new" smartphone has the Arsenal logo on the back along with an Arsenal based theme and content pre-loaded. Tech specs and features for this Arsenal Edition remain the same though with a 1.8GHz quad-core Kirin 910T processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a 5-inch full HD display, 4G LTE, 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera. For a clearer idea on how the Huawei Ascend P7 Arsenal Edition will perform do check out our review of the Huawei Ascend P7.

ASUS Malaysia recently held a media briefing revealing their tablet plans for Q4 of 2014 and beyond. As recently leaked at TechNave.com, ASUS Malaysia confirmed that we'll be seeing 64-bit Intel processor powered tablets here in Malaysia in the near future. This includes the ASUS Transformer Pad (TF103), ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (ME181), ASUS FonePad 7 (FE375CG), ASUS FonePad 7 (FE170CG) and ASUS FonePad 8 (FE380CG). While all of these tablets will be sporting smaller bezels and a slimmer form factor and are headed for the affordable below RM1K price range, there will be higher-end tablets as well. This includes the ASUS MeMo Pad 8 (ME581) tablet which will have tech specs that include an 8-inch full HD display and 4G LTE connectivity. Check out the details in the slides in this article.

Xiaomi recently made their latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 4 officialy with a launching in Beijing yesterday. The smartphone may not have a metal backside but it does offer a tough stainless steel frame and very flat and thin Apple iPhone like design. The more notable tech specs for the Xiaomi Mi 4 include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, 4G LTE and the new Sony MIX214 camera sensor for the 13MP rear camera. What is even more jaw-dropping is that it is priced at just RMB1999 (RM1099) for the 16GB version and RM2499 (RM1299) for the 64GB version. Check out the full Xiaomi Mi 4 tech specs below:

• 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB / 64GB storage
• 5-inch display (IPS, 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, Sharp / JDI OGS full lamination display, 84% of NTSC range)
• 13MP rear camera (Sony IMX214,dual-LED flash, ƒ/1.8 aperture, real-time HDR, 4K video recording) + 8MP front camera (Sony IMX219, 80-degree wide angle)
• Supports 4G LTE, WiFi ac, A-GPS, IR blaster, IP67 certified for dust and water resistance, Wet Finger tracking technology
• 139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm | 149g
• 3080 mAh battery (Non-removable)
• Android 4.4.3 KitKat
• RMB 1999 (RM1099) for 16GB / RMB 2499 (RM1299) for 64GB

The upcoming BlackBerry Passport recently appeared in a video showing off it's functions and features, one of which includes the ability to use the QWERTY keyboard as a trackpad. Apparently you can run your finger along the physical QWERTY keys and use it like a touchpad. Other tech specs and features include a 4.5-inch square screen with a 1440 x 1440 pixel resolution, 3GB RAM, 3450 mAh battery and BlackBerry 10.3. It will also have the BlackBerry Assistant for voice commands and hopefully some accurate dictation notes. Still no news on exact Malaysia release dates or pricing but it could be coming in September 2014. Check out the video for yourselfin this article.

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi-4 or Mi4 smartphone is set for it's official announcement tomorrow on 22 July 2014 but leaks of the device have appeared showing the front and back. Somewhat blurry, the images show a shiny backside but according to those who have actually touched it, this is actually plastic. When it was first teased with the statement, "The journey of a piced of steel metal" many industry watchers thought it would mean an all metal casing, including us. Still the statement would still be accurate if the Xiaomi Mi4 uses a tough unibody frame. Other rumoured features and tech specs include a quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB storage, a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 and a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP front camera. THe smartphone may also have a large 3000 mAh battery. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing but stay tuned for the full reveal tomorrow as we'll keep you updated as soon as new developments occur.