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Samsung recently announced the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini. Confirming many of the rumoured tech specs and features, the new mini version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 will have IP67 water and dust resistance certification, a heart rate monitor and fingerprint scanner. It will retain the same perforated backside and chrome siding while other notable tech specs and features also include:

• 1.4gHz quad-core processor
• 1.5GB RAM
• 16GB Memory + up to 64GB microSD
• 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display (720 x 1280 pixel resolution)
• 8MP rear camera (LED flash, autofocus) +2.1MP front camera
• Supports 4G LTE, 3G, Wifi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS
• 131.1 x 64.8 x 9.1mm | 120g
• 2100 mAh battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat

Celcom is now offering the Xiaomi Mi-3 for free. You will have to sign up for a Celcom First Prime, First Premier and First Elite plus and mPro data plan or the mPro Plus postpaid plans for 24 months. While it is somewhat late to the table with a Xiaomi Mi-3 bundle, Celcom are offering fairly competitive pricing for the device with rather high data quotas as well. For more details, check out the table and links in this article.

Samsung has officially announced a number of smartphones including the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4, Samsung Galaxy Core II, Samsung Galaxy Young 2 and Samsung Galaxy Star 2. These smartphones are obviously headed for the entry-level market they are notable in that some of them will come with Android 4.4 KitKat. Check out the tech specs and features for the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4, Samsung Galaxy Core II, Samsung Galaxy Young 2 and Samsung Galaxy Star 2 below:

• Samsung Galaxy Ace 4
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• 4.5-inch display
• Android 4.4 KitKat + TouchWiz Essence

U Mobile has come out with the bundles for the Huawei Ascend P7 and the starting price for this 6.5mm super thin flagship smartphone is now available from a surprisingly low RM188. In addition, there is also a no upfront payment for certain subscribers. Available with the U58, U88 and U Plus plans, subscribers will have to sign up for a 24-month contract. The U58 plan is the only one that requires an upfront payment of RM538. While there are freebies of a free power bank and wireless modem each worth RM199, it is only available for the first 100 customers who pre-order from selected U Mobile stores. For more details, check out the table and links in this article.

The rumoured Blackberry Passport recently appeared in a number of leaks including the video below of the Passport's browser. From the pictures, the Passport looks even wider than an LG Vu and definitely larger than the Apple iPhone 4 it is placed next to. Tech specs and features rumoured to be available in the Blackberry Passport include an LCD display with 1440 x 1440 pixel resolution, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 3450 mAh non-removable battery and support for microSD. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing so stay tuned for more information.

As the 64-bit revolution begins for smartphones and mobile devices, it appears that such devices won't be that expensive when they do come as Lenovo recently proved. The company has announced the Lenovo A805e phablet with tech specs that include a 64-bit 1.2GHZ Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor. Other tech specs and features include 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a 5.5-inch display with 540 x 960 pixel resolution, 8MP rear camera and 2500 mAh battery. It will also support 4G LTE, NFC abd dual-SIM. Released in China for now, it will come with an artificial leather backside for a more comfortable grip and Android KitKat 4.4.2. While there are still no details on Malaysia pricing or release dates, it is expected to be priced below $200 (RM641). If it retains this same price tag when or if it comes here to Malaysia, it should stir up the midrange market even more so stay tuned for more developments.

In a press preview today, Microsoft Devices recently revealed that the upcoming Nokia Lumia 930 will be coming to Malaysia as soon as next week for RM1999. Designed as the successor to the Nokia Lumia 925, the Lumia 930 retains an aluminum unibody chassis for the more premium look but covers the back with a polycarbonate backside which comes in orange, green, white and black. The press preview also included a demo of Nokia's treasure tags bluetooth locators.

As part of the preview, Microsoft Devices also revealed that the Nokia Lumia 930 will be available for Pre-order at the Nokia Transformer Roadshow in Lowyat Plaza from 30 June 2014 to 6 July 2014 which includes a free Nokia Treasure Tag, 4400 mAh power bank and flip cover. Tech specs for the Nokia Lumia 930 are quite impressive and includes:

• 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB storage with 7GB OneDrive cloud storage
• 5-inch display (1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 3)
• 20MP Pureview rear camera (ZEISS lens, OIS)
• Supports 4G LTE, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, Qi wireless charging, 4 microphones
• 137 x 71 x 9.8mm | 167g
• 2420 mAh battery
• Windows Phone 8.1

Samsung Malaysia has started a new fitness promotion with their Gear Fit Gym Challenge. Available at selected Celebrity Fitness and Fitness First gyms, the challenge will run from 16 June 2014 to 27 August. The challenge will be open to gym members and involve completing a 5km run on a treadmill within 30 minutes, with the challenger who gets the shortest time winning a Samsung Gear Fit smartband. Challengers will put on a Gear Fit smartband, take the run and see their scores posted on the leaderboard. The challenger who gets the best time at the end of the challenge period will win the smartband. Of course, challengers can participate as many times as they want, so check out the Gear Fit Gym Challenge schedule in this article.

Google recently unveiled devices for their new Android Wear wearable operating system with three new smartwatches from major brands. This includes the LG G Watch, Motorola Moto 360 and Samsung Gear Live. While the Motorola Moto 360 and LG G Watch have both been announced, the Samsung Gear Live makes it's first appearance here. However, it is more or less the same in both look and feel as a Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch. Check out the tech specs and features of the LG G Watch, Motorola Moto 360 and Samsung Gear Live below:

• LG G Watch
• 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor
• 1.65-inch display (IPS, 280 x 280 pixel resolution)
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB storage
• 63g
• 400 mAh battery
• Compatible with device running Android 4.3 + Bluetooth 4.0
• IP67 certified
• $229 (RM740)

The Huawei Ascend P7 is now being offered for pre-booking at U Mobile. The super-slim flagship smartphone from Huawei was recently launched here in Malaysia at a very affordable retail price of RM1499, but the pre-order promo from U Mobile will provide the first 100 pre-book users to also get a free Huawei Power bank and Huawei Wireless Modem worth RM199 each. According to U Mobile, the pre-order is available on any U Plan as long as you subscribe using a credit card and get the Huawei Ascend P7 from VMALL.my during a certain time period. You also have to do the Pre-order at specific U Mobile stores. These include the U Store outlets at Berjaya Times Square, Queensbay Penang, Taman Molek Johor Bahru and Melaka. For more information about this pre-order deal, check out the U Mobile site and the VMALL.my site.