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Microsoft Malaysia has recently released two new devices nationwide – the Lumia 550 smartphone and the Nokia 230 Dual SIM feature phone. Both are currently available for RM 559 (with GST) and RM269 (with GST) in selected authorized retailer stores which are listed below.

During CES 2016, Fujifilm has revealed not one but four new models for camera enthusiasts – a point and shoot FinePix XP90, the premium X-Pro 2, and two mid-range cameras X-E2S and X70. All four models will be available in February (Malaysia still unknown though), prices are listed below.

Are foldable smartphones possible? Not the ones like the flipping phones back in the days, but a smartphone that could be bend in half along with the screen. It seems crazy to even consider that idea, but then again the idea of having a touchscreen was also crazy; and it worked.

HSBC analysts have predicted that Samsung will be the first to release such device, claiming that Samsung have always had that goal in mind few years ago; with a leaked presentation slide plans to release the first foldable smart devices by 2018. Here's what HSBC speculates:-

Although CES 2016 is already over, there's still one more thing we thought we can share with you all because of how super cool it is. During the convention, LG has showed us that the future is already here with its rollable OLED TV. Yes, a rollable TV. 

Two year ago, LG said they were confident that they could release the 60-inch flexible 4k TV by 2017. Well clearly that seems to be happening, since they have showed off the product at the convention, it can be rolled up like a newspaper  with all the UHD (4K) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature in it. You can literally carry it around to anywhere you go!

LEAGOO Alfa 5 actually has been around since November last year, but this time it's making the mark in Malaysia today officially for RM369 only. The Alfa 5 is a successor to the LEAGOO Lead 5, equipped with the latest hardware and software along with neat software features. 

Alfa 5 tech specs:-

• 1.2GHz Quad Core Processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB ROM with microSD (T-FLASH card) up to 32GB
• 5-inch HD IPS with 1280 x 720 resolution
• 143.9 x 71.5 x 8.9mm
• 5MP main camera (with F/2.8, LED Flash) and 2MP front camera (with LED Fllash)
• Dual SIM slot
• LEAGOO Xender
• Android 5.1 Lollipop
• 2200 mAh battery

You may already be aware that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is already out for quite some time now, well there's a new version of it (Redmi Note 3 Pro) and this time it's equipped with the Snapdragon 650 processor (previously it was MediaTek Helio X10). The processor is also backed up by 2x Cortex A72 cores and 4x Cortex A53 cores, with Adreno 510 GPU. Despite the upgrade, Xiaomi decided to put the price CNY 999 (around RM662)  only, so this makes the device the most cheapest and powerful mid-range smartphone available right now.

New Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 tech specs:-

• Snapdragon 650 processor + 2x Cortex A72 cores and 4x Cortex A53 cores, with Adreno 510 GPU
• 2GB or 3GB RAM
• 16GB or 32GB internal storage 
• 5.5-inch FHD 1080p
• 16MP rear camera (with ultra-fast PDAF) + 5MP front camera
• Fingerprint sensor, Sunlight display
• 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi,   Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GLONASS, VoLTE and USB OTG connectivity
• MIUI 7 
• 4050 mAh battery

Asides from the ASUS ZenFone Zoom launch recently, ASUS also announced the equally (if not more) awaited ASUS ZenFone Max (ZC550KL) for RM899. Packing in a 5000 mAh battery with the energy-sipping Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor tech specs, the phone also offers a 13MP PixelMaster rear camera with laser autofocus and dual-tone LED flash. The ZenFone Max is already available locally at authorized distributors and should get to the ASUS Malaysia Store soon. Check out the ASUS ZenFone Max tech specs and features below:

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage
• 5.5-inch display (720p)
• 13MP rear camera (PixelMaster, dual tone LED flash, laser autofocus) + 5MP front camera
• supports 4G LTE
• 156 x 77.4 x 10.5mm | 202g
• 5000 mAh battery

Today in Dubai, Samsung just dropped the bomb by revealing the speculated Galaxy J1 (2016) to be the real deal. The predecessor was proven to be a popular one among the budget conscious crowd, and this 2016 version is an improvement:-

• 1.3 GHz quad-core Exynos 3475 + Mali-T720 GPU clocked at 600 MHz
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal storage
• 4.5-inch with 480 x 800 pixels resolution display
• measurement
• 5MP rear camera + 2MP front camera
• TouchWiz
• 4G LTE
• Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• 2050 mAh battery 

The ASUS Live smartphone was recently launched in Brazil for $210 (RM921) and it doesn't have the name or look of most other ASUS ZenFone smartphones. Apart from the non-ZenFone name, it is also missing the standard concentric circle design and looks to follow the same body and full metallic looking frame of the ZenFone Max despite being made out of plastic. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but it could mark how upcoming ASUS smartphones may look like. Tech specs are as follows:

• 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + microSD
• 5-inch display (IPS, 720 x 1280 pixel resolution)
• 8MP rear camera (LED flash) + 2MP front camera
• supports 3G and dual SIM
• 144.5 x 71 x 9.98mm | 140g
• 2070 mAh battery
• Android 5.1 Lollipop

Huawei Malaysia has confirmed that the elegant metal Honor Band Z1 smartwatch (also known as Honor Band Zero) and fitness tracker will be coming to Malaysia on 19 January 2016 from 3.08pm for just RM259 (at VMALL.my). Featuring health or fitness tracking and notification alert capabilities this premium looking smartwatch is set to stir the smartwatch market at just RM259. The Band Z1 has an aluminium metal body with a choice of black, white and khaki straps. Check out the video and images for yourself in this article.