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Leaked images of the upcoming HTC One A9 (set for announcement tomorrow) indicate that like the Lenovo Sisley, the One A9 is going to look like the Apple iPhone 6. While the Sisley didn't have a protruding camera and actually changed up the antenna positioning, the One A9 looks to be nearly identical to the iPhone 6. Cher Wang, HTC CEO was even quoted as mentioning that the One A9 will be a good alternative to Apple's iPhones, as it "strikes a balance between beauty, performance and simplicity."

Tech specs and features include a midrange Snapdragon 617 processor, 2GB / 3GB RAM, 16GB /32GB storage, a 5-inch FHD display, 13MP rear camera and Android 6.0. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but it is going for €599 (RM2883) in Europe. We do recommend taking a pinch of salt with this as it is still a rumour but we'll find out more tomorrow.

Rumours about the Meizu Blue Charm Metal, which will make its debut on 21 October 2015 include that it will feature a magnesium-aluminium alloy build to give it a more premium feel. But first, the tech specs:-

• Octa-core 2GHz processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB of internal storage and 128GB microSD slot 
• 5.5-inch screen with 1080 x 1820 resolution
• 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera
• YunOS from Alibaba 

Carphone Warehouse has already started taking pre-orders from customers for the BlackBerry Priv. The first BlackBerry device functioning with Android OS, the tech specs include:

• Snapdragon 808 hexa-core processor
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB internal storage and 2TB microSD slot 
• 5.4-inch 1440 x 2560 QHD resolution screen
• 18MP main camera with OIS, 2MP front camera
• 3410 mAh battery life

The Huawei Watch special edition was recently revealed by Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) and styled by renowned Italian designer Barnaba Fornasetti for the guests at Vogue China's tenth anniversary party at Milan Fashion Week 28 September 2015. The watch is made of modern technology, design and art represents a collaboration between Huawei, Vogue China and Fornasetti. The smart watch allows users to stay online wherever they are, with calls, texts, instant messages and email notifications.

Huawei recently announced that they got an improved listing on Interbrand's 2015 Best Global Brands report. Previously, Huawei was listed on the 2014 Best Global Brands report at #94 but this year's listing of #88 is mainly due to robust growth in all business segments. For 2014, they recorded US$46.5 billion in annual revenue, a year-over-year increase of 20.6%. Net profits reached US$4.5 billion which is a year-over-year increase of 32.7%.

The recently announced Huawei Nexus 6P marks the first time that Google and Huawei have collaborated on a smartphone together. It also marks the first 2K display smartphone that Huawei have made and it is also the higher-end Nexus device compared to the LG-made Nexus 5X. Featuring aeruonautical-grade anodized aluminum with diamond chamfers the Nexus 6P offers Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, a fingerprint sensor, dual front speakers, USB Type-C ports and a 12.3MP rear camera with super large 1.55-micron pixel Sony sensor that can record 4K video at 30fps. Do you want the Nexus 6P to come to Malaysia?

The number of smartphones with 4GB RAM has increased again with the official announcment of the OPPO R7s. Apart from the 4GB RAM, a 13MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus, 8MP front camera and 5.5-inch display with 2.5D glass, other tech specs and features look to be rather midrange. The design looks to be another full metal frame smartphone and while there isn't any Malaysia release date or pricing details, it is expected to arrive next month in November 2015.

According to the Sony Xperia Blog, Sony will update a number of devices right up to Android 6.0 Marshmallow without requiring users to download the Android 5.1 Lollipop update first. Unfortunately, there is no mention of any Malaysia release dates or any specific dates as to when each Xperia device will be getting said update. We expect said updates to come in the next few months but while you wait, check out the list below to see if your Sony Xperia device is listed (Dual SIM devices are also included where possible).

• Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
• Sony Xperia C4
• Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
• Sony Xperia M5
• Sony Xperia Z3+
• Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet

Sony recently announced a new member of the α7 series with the Sony α7S II in Singapore for RM13499 (body only) equipped with a full frame 35mm 12.2MP image sensor and BIONZ X™ image processing engine. Malaysians can pre-order the new camera from 9 October - 25 October this month only from Sony Malaysia, the pre-order promotion also includes a bundling package to mark the arrival of the α7S II. Those who have placed their pre-order can bring home a 128GB memory card, an Artisan strap and a Think Tank case.

According to some leaked roadmaps, certain Huawei and Honor smartphones should be getting their Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates. Of course, they'll all be using EMUI so we expect the current EMUI 3.1 to get an upgrade as well. No Malaysia release dates just yet but rumours indicate that the builds will start being made in November, so you can probably expect updates to appear either the end of the year or in 2016. For now, you can check out the lists below to find out if your Huawei or Honor device will be getting an Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.

• Huawei P8
• Huawei Mate 7
• Huawei Mate S
• Huawei P8 Youth Edition
• Huawei P8 Max
• Maimang 4 (Huawei G8 in China)
• Huawei G7 Plus
• Huawei G7
• Honor 7
• Honor 7i
• Honor 6 Plus
• Honor 6
• Honor X2
• Honor 4X
• Honor Play 4C