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Confirming previous rumours about the mini version of the HTC One (M8), HTC have officially announced the HTC One Mini 2. Featuring the same brushed metal look as the larger version, the mini offers a 4.5-inch display with 720p pixel resolution making it slightly larger than the previous HTC One Mini. The most notable feature difference here though, is that there is no Duo camera, but HTC have opted for a conventional 13MP BSI camera sensor instead of the usual UltraPixel camera. Other tech specs include a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage, up to 128GB microSD support, 5MP front camera, GPS, NFC, 4G LTE and a 2100 mAh battery. No news on Malaysia pricing or specific Malaysia release dates yet but the HTC One Mini 2 is expected to be launched in North Asia by June 2014. The smartphone will come in the standard Amber Gold, Glacial Silver and Gunmetal Gray colours.

Quite a few people here in Malaysia are thrilled by the Xiaomi Mi 3 smartphone that will be coming to Malaysia on 20 May 2014. However, there is a downside to this as Xiaomi Malaysia have announced that there will only be 4000 sets available in the first batch of smartphones for the country. Quite a few online buyers are miffed at this but realistically speaking, it isn't very easy to bring in a lot of stock to multiple markets, especially when you enter so many different markets at the same time. For now, we're just thankful that we can get such high-end tech specs that the Xiaomi Mi 3 is offering at a super-low price of RM889. Does it really matter if you're the first one to get it? Nevertheless, we expect the 4000 sets to be gone in minutes if not seconds, as Xiaomi usually sells out in the same amount of time or less for previous markets such as Singapore and even it's main base of China.

While OPPO have already announced their flagship smartphone with the OPPO Find 7, they are currently refreshing their existing range of devices including the recent 4G LTE enabled OPPO R1s. Therefore, a new rumour that OPPO could be working on an OPPO N1 mini and OPPO N2 smartphone does sound rather believable. The rumour indicates that the new OPPO N1 mini will have tech specs which include an Octa-core MT6592 processor or other octa-core processor, 5-inch screen and a version for 3G and 4G connectivity. While the camera details have not been confirmed, we assume that the 13MP camera sensor will be retained along with the N1's rotateable camera hinge. The rumours don't say much else about the OPPO N2 however, just that OPPO are currently working on it. As usual with such rumours, do remember to take this with a pinch of salt and disbelief. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing but we hope that it will be significantly lower than the currently priced OPPO N1.

The Sony Xperia Z2 not only offers a 5.2-inch display that looks much better than it's predecessor but also features new display technology such as the new Live Colour LED tech, used in tandem with the existing Full HD 1080p Triluminous display. The tech specs and features have been updated accordingly with the Snapdragon 801 processor and chipset, 3GB of RAM and 4K video recording. But that isn't all, as the Xperia Z2 also offers new stereo speakers with noise cancellation tech built in. While there is still no mention as to Malaysia release dates or Malaysia pricing, many are expecting the smartphone to arrive in Malaysia in or after March 2014. Malaysia pricing is also expected to be as premium as when the Sony Xperia Z1 first came out here too. Check out the Sony Xperia Z2 tech specs below:

• 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB storage + microSD (64GB)
• 5.2-inch display (Triluminos, LiveColour LED, 108 x 1920 pixel resolution, 424 ppi, shatter + scratch proof glass)
• 20.7MP rear camera (video stabilization, 4K video recording, LED flash)
• 146.8  x  73.3  x  8.2 mm | 163g
• Supports 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, MHL 3, GPS
• 3200 mAh battery
• Android 4.4.2 KitKat

The Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone is finally and officially here in Malaysia starting from a retail price of RM2399. Announced on the Sony Mobile Malaysia Facebook page, the Xperia Z2 is currently the company's main flagship smartphone. Like the Xperia Z1 before it, the Sony Xperia Z2 is a culmination of all the best technologies from all of the various electronics departments that make up Sony. Those who buy the smartphone at a Sony Outlet store can get a Magnetic Charging Dock DK36 and Xperia Transfer Cable EC310 while those who don't, will still be able to get a Sony Experience Pack which includes movie streaming and Micheal Jackson's Xscape album. For a refresher of the Sony Xperia Z2 check out the tech specs, features and videos below:

• 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
• 3GB RAM
• 16GB storage + microSD (64GB)
• 5.2-inch display (Triluminos, LiveColour LED, 108 x 1920 pixel resolution, 424 ppi, shatter + scratch proof glass)
• 20.7MP rear camera (video stabilization, 4K video recording, LED flash)
• 146.8  x  73.3  x  8.2 mm | 163g
• Supports 4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, MHL 3, GPS
• 3200 mAh battery
• Android 4.4.2 KitKat

While many users are impatiently waiting for the delayed ASUS ZenFone smartphones, ASUS Malaysia has spoken up. According to their Facebook page, they said that stock for the ASUS ZenFone 4 would be coming in before the end of May 2014. According to them it could be even earlier, however, there still is no word yet on the ASUS ZenFone 5 or ZenFone 6 smartphones just yet. The Intel powered smartphones offer a number of interesting tech specs and features which many users would like to try out, but the recent delay has caused many to look elsewhere. Pricing for the ZenFone 4 looks to remain at RM299 for now. Hopefully, this latest announcement will be true so do stay tuned for more developments.

Some fairly clear press renders of the upcoming LG G3 have appeared, showing off a brushed metal finish in gold, titan grey and silver. Despite the gold looking nice, we especially liked titan grey as it pulls off black with brushed metal perfectly. Tech specs for the LG G3 are expected to include a quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM, 5.5-inch display with 2K 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution, 13MP OIS camera and two tone flash. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing, but knowing how LG smartphones are treated in Malaysia, it seems like a slim chance that we may see any big launch for the LG G3. Hopefully, we're wrong but the LG G3 is expected to be launched on 27 May 2014.

Motorola has also announced the Motorola Moto G Ferrari Edition but just for Mexico for now. Priced at 4999 pesos (RM1249) the smartphone is basically a Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE packing 16GB of storage. Other tech specs and features are the same as the newly announced Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE including the quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB RAM, 4.5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 5MP rear camera and Android 4.4 Kitkat. The only difference here is a kevlar back casing with Ferrari branding on the front and back. While it will be available in Mexico from June 2014 there is no information on Malaysia release dates or pricing. If it does come here in Malaysia, it will likely be through third-party sellers for now.

Following the OPPO R1s, the Motorola Moto G is also getting a 4G LTE refresh with the official announcement of the Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE. So far, there aren't any plans to name this version any differently than the existing Moto G, but it will come with some additional tech specs and features. The most notable of these is support for 4G LTE along with support for up to 32GB of microSD flash memory. The pricing for the Motorola Moto G with 4G LTE is also different and is set at $219 (RM706). No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet, but we expect this smartphone to appear soon, or at least in the coming weeks. The original Moto G is expected to continue being sold for more or less the same price tag.

While we've already seen the Motorola Moto E and all it's tech specs, Motorola have finally done the official announcement for the company's answer to new entry-level smartphones. Featuring the same rounded look with many differently coloured plastic shells, the Motorola Moto E is a 4.3-inch display smartphone with a dual-core processor and other above average tech specs at a fairly reasonable price of $129 (RM416). The most important feature remains the fact that it is running on Android 4.4 KitKat right out of the box and will likely get updates faster than normal. While there is still no specific Malaysia release date or localized pricing, it is expected to arrive in the next few weeks. Confirming some of the tech specs we covered earlier, the Motorola Moto E comes packing with the following tech specs:

• 1.2GHz Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor
• 1GB of RAM
• 4GB of internal memory + up to 32GB microSD
• 4.3-inch display (480 x 854 pixel resolution)
• 5MP rear camera (no led flash)
• 124.8 x 64.8 x 12.3 mm |140 grams
• Supports 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi, FM-radio, Dual-SIM
• 1980 mAh battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat