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While many are awaiting the Samsung Galaxy S5, just as many are awaiting the next release of the Samsung TouchWiz interface, which usually refreshes with the release of each new flagship smartphone. However, it looks like we could see the new TouchWiz interface a lot sooner thanks to serial leaker evleaks. The new interface looks a lot like the Magazine UX which recently debuted at CES 2014 on some of the newly released Samsung tablets. The leaked TouchWiz interface has a lot of tiles or cards with bright vibrant images but there is no mention of specific tech specs or features like where the interface is getting it's data from. We're thinking that this leaked interface could make it's way onto the Samsung Galaxy S5 which should be unveiled soon.

A word of warning to those Samsung Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 users looking to update their devices to Android 4.3, don't! It seems that updating the device to Android 4.3 will result in battery drain issues (which has happened before). Other issues also include slower performance, bad memory management and general app compatibility problems. While Samsung Mobile UK has suspended the update temporarily, this hasn't been done elsewhere, so if you've updated already, we hope you don't have these problems. Some users have found that if you backup your data and then do a factory reset, this solves the problems somewhat, but it still isn't the same as a brand new update patch from Samsung. For those who haven't updated yet, please wait a while longer. Stay tuned and we'll keep you posted on this as soon as we know.

The Sony Xperia Sirius D6503 is a still unannounced smartphone which could be coming soon. Some screenshots of the smartphone's user interface have recently been leaked, confirming a number of tech specs and features not least of which being the codename of Xperia Sirius for the D6503 model number. Other tech specs which were confirmed include a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 MSM-8974-AB processor and chipset, 5.2-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB of RAM, a 20.7MP rear camera and 2.1MP front camera. The Xperia Sirius has a high chance of being the Sony Xperia Z2 with a reveal date expected at the MWC expo in February 2014. Stay tuned and we'll keep you updated.

While the Fujifilm X-mount range is still doing well, the company has since released a teaser image for a new X-Mount due this 28 January 2014. While there weren't any tech specs available, visible features included full manual dials for not just the shutter and exposure compensation dials but also a big ISO dial as well. Rumours are also about that this new X-mount could also have a weather-sealed body which does sound tempting considering that Fujifilm tends to offer a bit more of a deal for the value-added market. Stay tuned for 28 January 2014 and so will we.

While it may have been one of those undiscovered things at CES 2014, the Sakar Vivicam UI680 certainly seems in line with other wireless lens cameras like the Sony Cybershot DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 along with the Kodak PixPro Smart Lens SL10 and SL25. However, a closer look at the setup shows that the lens module is both interchangeable and can fit on a flash module as well. The 10-30mm module for the Vivicam IU680 was seen previously as the Polaroid iM1836, again offered by Sakar International and looks to utilize DSLR lens. This would mean that the frame would be the one transmitting the WiFi signal and keeping the images which would give you a whole lot of more choices for lenses. However, Sakar International has been having problems bringing it to the market, so it seems unlikely that we'll see the Vivitar branded Vivicam IU680 anytime soon. Other tech specs, Malaysia release dates and pricing were not available but we'll keep an eye out for it, so stay tuned.

What started with a concept from WVIL and became realized with the Sony Cybershot DSC-QX10 and DSC-QX100 is now becoming a trend as Kodak has announced that they will also be coming out with their take on the wireless lens camera concept. These will be called the Kodak PixPro Smart Lens camera SL10 and SL25 and again be used to clip onto smartphones. The difference here is mostly in the price as the SL10 will go for $199 (RM659) while the SL25 will go for $299 (RM991). Available tech specs for the two camera lens include a 10x optical zoom and 28-280mm wide angle lens for the SL10 while the SL25 gets a 25x optical zoom and 24mm ultra-wide angle lens. Both lens cameras can capture 1080p video, will have built-in batteries and storage and have clip on frames. Both seem to have manual focus and zoom rings with WiFi connectivity but Kodak still hasn't revealed other tech specs and features. No specific Malaysian release dates were available just yet but Kodak is expected to reveal it in Q2 of 2014. For now, check out the pics and comparison table in this article.

While the Sony Smartband, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia T2 Ultra have all been officially confirmed it wasn't confirmed that Malaysia would be getting these devices at the time. However, some Pre-registration forms have opened up for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra. Pre-registering for either of the devices will let you get a notification from Sony Malaysia regarding when these devices would be available in Malaysia confirming we'll eventually see them here. Incidentally, the product page for the Sony Smartband is also available at the Sony Malaysia site which means we could soon see the Sony Smartband here in Malaysia as well, but there isn't any pre-registration for the Smartband yet. Also, no news yet on pricing or Malaysia release dates but with the pre-registration already up, we're expecting these devices to arrive in Malaysia soon.

LG seems to be booming with new phones these days as rumours indicate that we may soon see the LG G3 and the LG Optimus G Pro 2. While the LG G2 was unveiled late last year in Q3, rumours indicate that the LG G3 may get it's official launching on 17 May 2014. Supposedly this is to counter the Samsung Galaxy S5 which is also expected to launch in March 2014. The LG Optimus G Pro 2 on the other hand is expected to be revealed at the upcoming MWC Expo in February 2014. So far, tech specs for the LG G3 could include a 2K resolution 5.5-inch display. The LG Optimus G Pro 2 on the other hand is expected to come with a 5.9-inch 2K display as well. Other tech specs or features are still unknown but many are hoping that we could see Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 805 and above in either of the smartphones along with an OIS camera. No news yet on Malaysia release dates or pricing though but stay tuned and we'll keep you updated.

The age of the powerful mini cameraphones is upon us as rumours of another mini smartphone with powerful tech specs has surfaced. This time it comes from China and the mini cameraphone in question could be based on the Nokia Lumia 1520. So far, this mini version could be called the Nokia Lumia 1520V but like the recently introduced Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, tech specs for this mini cameraphone are impressive. These tech specs and features include a 4.3-inch screeen with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution, 2GB of RAM, 32GB storage, a 3000 mAh battery and a 14MP PureView rear camera. No news on how much it might cost or possible Malaysia release dates but for now you can check out the blurry shot below.

Remember the multiple screen concept Nokia smartwatch prototype called Facet? Well, while it was certainly interesting, it definitely didn't look very cool (or comfortable) but this could change as Nokia will retain the wearables part of the business when it finally merges up with Microsoft. In line with this, Nokia is rumoured to be coming out with a better smartwatch by Q3 of 2014 that could use Morph technology. However, this seems highly unlikely since we've not seen anything capable of doing that just yet. For now, a more realistic concept render of a Nokia smartwatch has just come out from Phone Designer. The concept doesn't go into tech specs or features that much but it does reveal an interesting lock screen interface which could save on battery life and reduce the size of the smartwatch. Check it out below: