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When Microsoft first announced their latest next-gen console the Xbox One, it came with a whole bunch of restrictions including having to be always online and you couldn't lend games to more than one person. Even then, lending was one big hassle just for that one friend. Xbox fans can now rejoice though as Microsoft are taking back those policies. Check out the quote below:

"An internet connection will not be required to play offline Xbox One games – After a one-time system set-up with a new Xbox One, you can play any disc based game without ever connecting online again. There is no 24 hour connection requirement and you can take your Xbox One anywhere you want and play your games, just like on Xbox 360.

Apple's upcoming smartphone, the Apple iPhone 5S and the rumoured affordable iPhone Light have recently got some leaked images, this time in the form of to-scale drawings. What sets them apart is that they seem genuine enough for case makers to start manufacturing cases for them. The drawings reveal much as the more affordable iPhone Light retains the same shape with a 4-inch display but is slightly thicker due to the possibly plastic casing. The home button remains the same with a front facing camera.

LG has confirmed that they will start mass production of flexible displays for Q4 of 2013. In a newspaper report, the company said that they will be making OLED displays that support ultra-high definitions (like the curved 4K display LG showed off at CES 2013). These panels will be produced at their Paju factory in Korea.

"We will apply a 4.5th generation glass-cutting technology for the OLED flexible displays. Monthly capacity for the line was set as 12,000 sheets."

After all the various Nokia EOS leaks, it seems that Nokia are finally confirming the reveal date and a 41MP sensor with a teaser about 41 Million Reasons to check them out on 11 July 2013. The 41MP sensor was last seen in the Nokia 808 PureView and 41 Million reasons is just too close for it to be a coincidence. While other tech specs are mostly unconfirmed, stand out features are the 41MP PureView Sensor, Optical Image Stabilization and the fact that it is running Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 operating system. It seems that the Nokia EOS will be coming in a polycarbonate casing with colours that include white, black, yellow and red. Check out the white casing that leaked recently below:

HTC recently announced the HTC Butterfly S for Asian markets this July. While the HTC Butterfly did offer good specs in smartphone it didn't get that much hype as it was released almost at the same time as the flagship HTC One. At the time, it was still a rather impressive smartphone. The HTC Butterfly S comes into its own with this by offering some rather high-end specs which include:

• 1.9GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
• 5-inch display (1080p)
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB Storage + microSD
• BoomSound Stereo speakers
• UltraPixel rear camera (Zoe) + 2.1MP front camera (wide-angle)
• Supports Bluetooth 4.0 + IR remote control
• 3200 mAh battery
• Android 4.2 + Sense 5 UI

While it is probably already available at local online stores, the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is coming to Malaysia at a retail price of RM1599. Featuring the aforementioned 6.3-inch screen the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 tech specs include:

• 1.7GHz Dual-core processor
• 1.5GB RAM
• 8GB / 16GB storage + microSD
• 6.3-inch TFT screen (1280 x 720, 233ppi)
• 8MP rear camera + 1.9MP front camera
• 3200 mAh battery
• 8mm thick | 199g

It hasn't been more than 2 months and already the Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 is getting a significant price cut from RM2199 to RM1850 for a total deduction of RM349 for the 16GB version. Samsung have also slashed the Galaxy Note II price down from RM1999 to RM1680. A quick glance at other retailers have the Samsung Galaxy S III retailing at RM1380 from RM1699 and the Samsung Galaxy Grand at RM1040 from RM1299. Even the more recnet Samsung Galaxy S4 4G LTE version with 32GB storage is set to get a price cut from RM2499 to RM2299. All of these models and prices are listed below:

• Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9500): RM1850 (Previously RM2199)
• Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9505): RM2299 (Previously RM2499)
• Samsung Galaxy Note II: RM1680 (Previously RM1999)
• Samsung Galaxy S III: RM1380 (Previously RM1699)
• Samsung Galaxy Grand: RM1040 (Previously RM1299)

While the press release seems to have been pulled (perhaps waiting for the official launch event to be finished), the Huawei Ascend P6 has been officially announced. At 6.18mm thick, it is the slimmest smartphone in the world (for now). To put it in perspective, most biscuits are thicker than 6.18mm so you can understand why this is a big thing. Other tech specs for the Huawei Ascend P6 include:

• 4.7-inch in-cell LCD (720p)
• 1.5GHz Cortex A9 processor (Quad-core, K3V2 chipset)
• 2GB RAM
• 8GB storage
• 8MP rear camera (BSI, F2.0, 1080p recording) + 5MP front camera
• 2000 mAh battery
• supports Dual-SIM (dual-stand by) + HSPA + WiFi + Bluetooth + FM Radio
• 6.18mm thick | 120g

If you were wishing for a Samsung Galaxy S4, LG Nexus 4, Sony Xperia Z or HTC One without any contract but still at a subsidized price, then DiGi is the first telco to offer this type of deal. Covering four of the major smartphones in Malaysia, another thing setting them apart is that they all offer Google Edition versions although, we're pretty sure you won't get the Google Edition if you buy any of them except for the LG Nexus 4. While you won't be contracted for 12 or 24 months you will be signed on with a DG SmartPlan 58 but you can terminate the plan anytime without any early termination fee. In addition to this you will also get two months monthly fee waived. For more details on pricing check out the table below:

Hot on the heels of the recent rumour about the Samsung Galaxy S4 Plus is news that a Samsung Galaxy S4 version with LTE Advanced may be coming to South Korea next month. Coming from an announcement by Samsung's CEO J.K. Shin, the news confirms the existance of such a phone but he declined to name names. The only thing he did confirm was that it would be powered by a Qualcomm chipset and cost more than the current Samsung Galaxy S4. While LTE Advanced is not 5G, it does offer transmission speeds double than those of existing 4G LTE networks. While this also means you need to have an LTE Advanced compatible network in place already, many developed countries are probably looking to implement LTE Advanced very soon.