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Despite being one of the first telcos in Malaysia to come out with LTE networks, Maxis are finally offering the LTE version of the BlackBerry Z10 from a subsidized price of RM699. To get this offer you have to sign up for the TalkMore48 or TalkMore78 postpaid plans with 1GB or 3GB data plan under a 24 month contract. Check out the table for more information.

The BlackBerry Z10's retail price has dropped somewhat from the initial RM2288 to RM1899, which is probably the reason why Maxis is offering the smartphone at a revised price. If you need more information regarding this deal check out the Maxis site, however do bear in mind that other telcos are offering the BlackBerry Z10 as well which you can check through our comprehensive BlackBerry Z10 plan comparison tool. Alternatively, you can also check out other Maxis telco deals as well.

Pictures showing off the rear aluminum housing for the upcoming Apple iPad 5 or 5th generation Apple iPad have recently leaked. A closer look at the housing confirms that it will go for an Apple iPad mini like design, one with thinner narrower bezels and an overall narrower look than the previous generation tablet. The proof is in the numbers, or in this case the measurements where the back housing is 168mm wide compared to the previous generation which was 185mm wide. While this may result in less space, the screen and height are expected to remain the same with the side bezels shrinking to retain the original screen size. Other changes include dual stereo speakers on the bottom and an updated volume rocker button. No news when this new Apple iPad 5 would be available (in Malaysia or around the world) or for how much but it should be soon. In the meantime, check out the video showing off the Apple iPad 5 back panel and front panel being assembled.

Looking to garner more hype for their upcoming LG G2 smartphone, LG are releasing promo videos for the accessories that may come along with the smartphone. So far, we have to say it's working because the LG G2 QuickWindow case looks awesome. Like similar casings that have an opening to the screen yet offers all the information you need, the QuickWindow casing lets you take or ignore calls, check messages, control music or set your alarm clock, practically everything you usually do with your smartphone, all through the flip case cover. The flip case will be available in black, blue, mint, pink, purple, yellow and white. While the promo video is in Korean, it's quite easy to understand so check out the LG G2 QuickWindow case in the video.

While we've been wondering about the BlackBerry Aristo's name, apparently some new renders of the upcoming A10 or Z30 have appeared, along with renders of what could be the device in between the BlackBerry Z10 and the BlackBerry Z30. Apparently this new device will be called the BlackBerry Z15 and go for a touchscreen + QWERTY keyboard slider form factor. While we're still wondering why it would be called the Z15 and not the Z20, the renders do appear to be pretty high quality, so it could be an actual device this time around. No other tech specs, pricing or release dates were available but with BlackBerry's decline weighing in the horizon the two devices should make an launch appearance soon, probably within 2013.

The larger HTC One phablet called the HTC One Max may soon get it's officially launch date as recent images of the larger smartphone have surfaced. The screen for the HTC One Max will probably be 6-inches and have a full tech spec list including:

• 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 5.9-inch display (1080p)
• 16GB storage + microSD
• 4MP UltraPixel rear camera (OIS)
• 9.4mm thick
• 3300 mAh battery
• Android 4.3 + Sense 5.5

While other postpaid plans seem to focus most of their attention on the free calls and free SMS, U Mobile has come up with their new Ultimate Device Plan series featuring a renewed focus on Data. Featuring three plans in the form of Ultimate Device 68, Ultimate Device 98 and Ultimate Device 158 you can now get 3GB of data from as low as RM68. The deal comes with at least four devices including the HTC Butterfly, HTC Desire 600, HTC One and Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 under 24 Month contracts.

In a move which looks to revive the clamshell mobile phone form factor, Samsung are reportedly making a dual-screen clamshell flip phone which they may call the Samsung Galaxy Golden (perhaps in reference to the Golden age of clamshell-type mobile phones?). While it initially appeared as the Samsung Galaxy Folder and looked to be a dead prototype, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy Golden may actually arrive soon, perhaps for the South Korean market first. Tech specs for the Golden now include:

• 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor
• 2x 3.7-inch AMOLED display (800 x 480 resolution)
• 2GB RAM
• 1820 mAh battery
• Android 4.2.2

After making the Google Glass wearable computer a reality, Google are currently considering giving Motorola the responsibility of developing the next generation of Google Glass models. This comes after a comment by Dennis Woodside, Motorola CEO who said that it could become "an opportunity" for the company. Using their experience in the smartphone industry, Motorola would provide better features and design for the future Google Glass devices, resulting in a more affordable consumer device later in 2013. Granted, Motorola certainly have an impressive track record behind them which not only includes the invention of the Walkie-Talkie and first mobile phone but they also hold many patents which are used by almost all smartphones and mobile phones today. Google Glass on the other hand already has 8000 users acting as beta testers along with another 1500 developers making third-party apps for the device.

While GooPhone is better known for making cheap clones of other smartphones and tablets, they have recently come up with surprise in the form of the World's first tri-SIM smartphone. Barely a week after MediaTek made their first announcement on their triple-SIM android platform, and GooPhone has already come out with a smartphone using this technology. The smartphone in question is called the GooPhone X1+ and has the following tech specs:

• 1.2GHz MediaTek MT6572 Dual-Core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 4GB storage + up to 32GB microSD
• 5-inch display (854 x 480 pixel resolution)
• 5MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
• 2100 mAh battery
• Supports 2G GSM (850/900/1800/1900) + 3G WCDMA (850/2100MHz) + WiFi + Bluetooth + triple-SIM
• Android 4.1
• Grey and White

We've seen any number of leaked Apple iPhone 5C back housing videos, which is the rumoured low-cost Apple iPhone otherwise known as the Apple iPhone Lite. However, most of them have been just with the plastic backplate or casing. A new video of the Apple iPhone 5C has made an appearance on Youku, China's version of Youtube, this time with the front panel as well. Placed side by side with the Apple iPhone 5, the video shows that the front panel may also be mostly plastic while the bottom part looks a lot like the Apple iPod Touch. So far no news on tech specs but many are speculating that it may be a cut down version of the Apple iPhone 5. No news on pricing or availability in Malaysia just yet but it is expected it to be much lower priced than the normal Apple iPhone smartphones and is aimed at students and emerging markets. Check out the video for yourself.