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And the HTC One 2 names continue to grow. Up until this point rumours indicate that the successor to the HTC One (currently codenamed the HTC M8) could be called the HTC One 2, HTC One+, HTC One 2014 and now the "All New HTC One", except this name also comes with a press photo quality image of the upcoming smartphone in champagne gold. With both the new name and image coming from serial leaker @evleaks, it seems almost inevitable that this will be how it will look like as he is usually accurate about these things. Tech specs  and features for the "All New HTC One" include two cameras with dual-LED flash for one of them along with dual speakers and only onscreen controls. HTC has confirmed that the next flagship device would be revealed on 25 March 2014.

The China-brand smartphone invasion is upon us as Xiaomi has announced plans that it will be arriving in Malaysia soon. Coming from Hugo Barra, VP of Xiaomi Global in an interview with HardwareZone Singapore, Malaysia will see a Malaysian branch for Xiaomi in the next two months (which would be April 2014). Xiaomi recently came out with the Redmi smartphone in Singapore at S$169 (RM441) with some respectable tech specs which included a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 4.7-inch IPS display and dual-SIM support. No news yet if this is the exact same smartphone Malaysia will be getting for the initial Xiaomi Malaysia launch but more smartphone brand makers can only mean good things for buyers here in Malaysia. No specific Malaysia release dates were mentioned though, but we're guessing Xiaomi smartphones and devices being available here in or after April 2014.

Joining the other ASUS PadFones is the new ASUS PadFone Infinity Lite which was recently announced in Taiwan. The PadFone Infinity Lite looks to follow the same look and feel as the ASUS PadFone Infinity 2 back in 2013 but there are differences in terms of tech specs and of course pricing. The PadFone Infinity Lite will be packing a lower-end but still good 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 5-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, a 13MP rear camera and a 2400 mAh battery. The tablet dock has tech specs which include a 10.1-inch display with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution along with a larger 5000 mAh battery. Availability is restricted to Taiwan for now but we could see some Malaysia release dates soon. Pricing is reasonable at 13990 TWD (RM1525) for the smartphone and 7000 TWD (RM763) for the tablet dock.

Rumours about the impending LG G2 mini have turned out to be true as LG just announced the LG G2 mini which they say is the first compact smartphone that LG are coming out with. Based on the LG G2, the LG G2 mini will follow the standard mini version practice of cutting down the features while keeping the same look and feel as the original smartphone it is based on. That being said, the cut down isn't as bad as we thought it might be as you can see in the tech specs and features below:

• 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Quad-Core MSM8926 (LTE) / MSM8226 (3G)
• 4.7-inch display (IPS, 960 x 540)
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage + microSD
• 8MP Rear camera,  1.3MP front camera
• 129.6 x 66.0 x 9.8mm | 121g
• 2440mAh battery (removable)
• Android 4.4 KitKat
• Supports Cat. 4 & VoLTE, HSPA+ 21Mbps (3G), Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), A-GPS, NFC (4G LTE version only)
• Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold (depending on region)
• Plug & Pop, Guest Mode, Clip Tray, Quick Window, etc.

According to recent rumours, the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch could be getting a refresh at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2014 set to happen at the end of the month. What is really interesting is that instead of the Android operating system it is using, the new refresh could be using Samsung's Tizen operating system. Both Android and Tizen are designed to be scaled down to devices with limited hardware but Tizen seems to be something Samsung could be more familiar with. No news if the refresh could also mean a pricing refresh as well but many are expecting the Samsung smartwatch to make it's appearance at the Unpacked event coming up soon as it would make a good companion device to the Samsung Galaxy S5.

It seems to be a trend that big brands are confirming rumours as HTC has officially confirmed that their next flagship device will be revealed on 25 March 2014. So far, all indications point towards the HTC M8, or more commonly known as the HTC One 2 or One+. HTC have yet to come up with a name, but tech specs are estimated to include a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, dual rear cameras with two tone LED flash and a 5-inch full HD display. No news yet on Malaysia pricing or release dates but with the reveal date set to 25 March 2014 it shouldn't take too long to wait.

Oppo has officially launched several smartphones in Malaysia with a full fledged branch, plans for a flagship store in Plaza Low Yat (which is due for opening at the end of the month and nine dedicated service centers across Malaysia. In line with this they came packing a full range of smartphones including their current flagship the Oppo N1, Oppo R1, Oppo Find 5 mini and OPPO Neo. Each smartphone is targeted at a specific segment of the Malaysian smartphone market with a device for the entry-level to the premium. The tech specs and features for these Oppo smartphones include:

• Oppo N1
• 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB / 32GB storage
• 5.9-inch full HD IPS display
• 13MP camera (6-elements lens, dual LED flash, 206 degree turn)
• O Touch Panel
• 3610 mAh battery
• 216g
• Additional O-Click keychain accessory
• RM1798

As the date for the Samsung Galaxy S5 unveiling approaches more leaks appear, this time some of them coming from Samsung itself. The first set of tech specs covers the rear or main camera of the Galaxy S5, which has been confirmed to be a 16MP sensor both from the Exif data of a leaked photo taken using the camera along with a report from Samsung about their new LED flash. Apparently, Samsung are working on a new reflector-integrated LED flash for their cameraphones which will deliver better light coverage of over 165 lux at 1A. They went on further to say that it would be used for their newest smartphones which includes the Galaxy S5. Another set of semi-confirmed tech specs comes from Bloomberg who say the screen on the Galaxy S5 will be much sharper, hinting at a possible 2K display of 1440 x 2560 pixels on a 5.2-inch screen. While the Samsung Galaxy S5 is expected to unveiled at an Unpacked event before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, we expect the smartphone to be available by or after next month. No exact Malaysia release dates or pricing but we'll keep you posted.

While the Google Glass and other smartglasses offer a good amount of functionality but certainly look rather geeky. Going the way of the fashion conscious tech head the Icis smart glasses are still at prototype stage and are being built by a company called Laforge (yes, from Star Trek: The Next Generation). The Icis smartglasses will look like normal glasses but offer functions similar to other Bluetooth companion wearables for Android, iOS and Windows Phone devices. Tech specs so far include a 1GHz Sitara processor, 512MB RAM and a Linux based operating system, although the final product could have 1GB of RAM, 720p video recording and other features. The team are looking to get $80000 (RM264280) by next month with an Icis BOLD kit costing $620 (RM2048) to be delivered in January 2015. There are other options which you can check at the Icis Indiegogo Crowd-funding site. Check out the video in this article for a better idea of the Icis smartglasses.

If you've been wondering whether the Android powered Nokia smartphone will be called the Nokia X or the Nokia Normandy then perhaps you can rest assured now. Serial leaker @evleaks has just come out with a leaked press image showing the smartphone with the branding Nokia X, confirming the name at least. Tech specs which haven't been confirmed yet are expected to include a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 processor, 512MB of RAM, 4-inch display, 5MP rear camera, dual-SIM support and 1500 mAh battery. While there isn't any news on Malaysia pricing or release dates yet, the Nokia X is expected in March 2014 and should be headed to the entry-level to mid-range market.