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Too many cooks spoil the broth, but too many leaks spoil the anticipation especially where the supposedly low-cost Apple iPhone 5C is concerned. After how many pics of seeing the plastic backsides of the iPhone 5C some more substantial information has leaked in the form of tech specs. This comes from insider information and while it is just as unofficial as all the other leaks it is a bit different from the rest, so it is a bit more refreshing. Tech specs for the Apple iPhone 5C from said insider includes:

• A dual-core processor and chipset
• 4-inch display (1136 x 640)
• 1GB RAM
• 16/32/64GB storage
• 8MP rear camera + 1.2MP front camera
• 124.2 x 58.4 x 7.6mm | 106g
• Supports iOS 7 + Siri

While we've been speculating a lot about the Samsung Galaxy Gear, Samsung's upcoming smartwatch, a Samsung VP recently confirmed that it would be coming on 4 September 2013. This comes courtesy of Lee Young-hee, Samsung Mobile VP who confirmed that it would make an appearance, perhaps at the Samsung Unpacked 2 event on the same date. If or when that happens, it would likely be revealed alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which is rumoured to be revealed at the same event. He also confirmed that it won't have a flexible screen, going on to say that the Samsung Galaxy Gear will be a:

"wearable concept device" and is "confident that the Gear will add meaningful momentum to the mobile industry"

The BlackBerry Z30 remains the company's last big device to appear and may or may not be the saviour that BlackBerry are hoping it will be. The BlackBerry Z30 or formerly known as the Aristo recently made an appearance in a video, showing it off complete with what appears to be a kevlar backside. The video indicates that we may soon see the BlackBerry Z30 being announced or launched soon. Other tech specs and features for the Z30 include:

• 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor
• 5-inch display (720 x 1280 pixels, 296ppi)
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD (hot swappable)
• 8MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
• 2800 mAh battery
• BlackBerry 10.2

The rumoured HTC One Max phablet has had a few tech specs confirmed with the first being that it will come with a 2.1MP front camera. According to the source who confirmed this, the phablet will also get Android 4.3 Jelly Bean along with Sense UI 5.5. Other tech specs and features confirmed include the 5.9-inch display with 1080p resolution, a 2.3GHz quad-core Krait 400 Snapdragon 800 processor, 4MP UltraPixel camera and a/ac/b/g/n WiFi. So far no confirmation just yet for the rumoured rear fingerprint scanner or if the HTC One Max will offer a stylus. Unfortunately, no pricing details or release date in Malaysia yet but many are expecting the HTC One Max to show face in early September 2013.

While the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 may or may not be unveiled this 4 September 2013, rumours and leaked images continue to appear about the phablet. This includes front panel of the phablet. At first glance it maintains the same look and feel of the Samsung Galaxy Note II but has more defined corners than it's predecessor. The front panel confirms that the phablet will have a 5.68-inch display while the side bezel is only 2.2mm. The panel was only 1.8mm thick which could mean an even thinner Samsung Galaxy Note 3. So far, other tech specs and features like whether it will use a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa chip or a Snapdragon 800 processor or even the 3GB RAM have still not been confirmed just yet. No pricing details or Malaysia release date were available though but stay tuned and we'll keep you posted.

Oracle recently announced the availability of their Oracle Business Intelligence Mobile App Designer Tool for their enterprise and business users utilizing Oracle Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. The new design tool makes it easy to create customized interactive analytical apps or applications that can run off any mobile device regardless of operating system. Utilizing HTML 5, apps created using the designer tool automatically resize according to screen size thanks to a responsive web engine, allowing users to view these apps from their smartphones or tablets.

The Oracle BI Mobile App Designer uses a drag-and-drop interface that builds on the Oracle BI backend and allows business managers to create apps on their own without having to write a single line of code. This decreases dependency on the IT department, reduces the load on the already overburdened IT department and lets business managers make apps custom-fit for their needs. Apps can be shared through the App Library and viewed by simply scanning the resulting QR Code using the mobile device of choice for easy access.

Rumours and leaked images about the Apple iPhone 5S are growing by the day, as people are getting quite excited about Apple's upcoming iPhone despite it being just an 'S' version. Some of the newest rumours to arrive includes one about the Apple iPhone 5S getting an A7 processor chip along with a chip for motion tracking. If this is true, it would mean a much faster iPhone with better graphics while the motion tracking feature sounds like something related to air gestures or non-touch controls. These rumours come courtesy of Clayton Morris, Fox News reporter who tweeted:

“Sources are telling me the new iPhone’s A7 chip is running at about 31 per cent faster than A6. I’m hearing it’s very fast.”

“I’ve also heard there’s a separate chip devoted to motion tracking. Should be an interesting camera upgrade.”

We've seen a number of phone shops with the sign 'No SKMM' or 'Tiada Pakej Kommunikasi Belia' posted up, but an update from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has confirmed that the program was only on hold to check the effectiveness of the program. In a report from Digital News Asia, MCMC have said that the quota of 1.5 million registered youths has been taken up by 1.2 million to 1.3 million youths while the remaining slots have been voided. According to them the program would resume on 3 September for the remaining 200000 or so slots. The Youth Communication Package or Pakej Komunikasi Belia, offers an RM200 rebate for youths aged 21 to 30 years old with a monthly income of RM3000 or less who want to buy a smartphone. The MCMC go on further to confirm that "there is no new smartphone rebate programme here" which could mean that after the remaining 200000 slots have been taken up in Malaysia, there won't be another smartphone rebate program until further government deliberations so if you qualify get it while you can.

Recently spotted in a South Korean back-to-school brochure was the pastel-coloured kid-friendly Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids. From all appearances, features and listed tech specs the Tab 3 Kids is targeted at children of school going (probably 6 years and above) age. Tech specs for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids includes a 1.2GHz dual-core process, 8.5-inch screen with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, 1GB worth of RAM, 8GB storage and support for WiFi Bluetooth 3.0, microSD and a 4000 mAh battery. We have no idea if it's just a rebadged Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 but from pictures it looks like it will come with a shock proof or better grip plastic casing. So far, no Malaysia release dates just yet as it may very well likely be a Korea-only release. If it somehow manages to come over to Malaysia and the price is just right, would you buy it for your kids?

The upcoming and rumoured LG G Pad 8.3 has just leaked in a press render and in a teaser video. While the teaser video didn't really show all that much about how the tablet would look like the press render reveals that it looks strikingly similar to the LG G2. Placed side by side with the soon to be released smartphone, the LG G Pad shows nearly the same super thin bezels and all the curves in the same places. Reports from Korea confirm that the tablet will offer an 8.3-inch screen that features 11920 x 1200 pixel resolutions. While it is expected to make an appearance at the IFA 2013 in September, no details on a release date in Malaysia or pricing just yet.