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While we've yet to hear any concrete reports on the rumoured Apple iPhone 6 and possible 12.9-inch Apple iPad, rumours about the release date have surfaced quite regularly. Just like before, the latest release date rumours come from the supply chain or the manufacturers making the parts of these upcoming Apple devices. According to these sources, the Apple iPhone 6 could be coming in May 2014 with tech specs that include a 20nm 64-bit processor, beating the previous 28nm fabrication process of the Apple A7 processor. No news on naming for the processor yet, but it could just as well be an A7X or overclocked version of the previous processor. Others are saying the new iPhone could also bump the screen size up to 4.7-inches or 5.5-inches but these larger sized models are rumoured for Q3 of 2014. The supposedly larger 12.9-inch display Apple iPad version supposedly known as the iPad Pro may be released in October 2014 and is headed for select business and educational markets. As always do take this rumour with a pinch of salt.

The Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls expansion pack was announced way back in August, but we have finally got word about this latest part of the Diablo adventure. The good news is that Blizzard will make it available on 25 March 2014. The even better news is that it will be available in Malaysia on the same date. The official distributor of the game in Malaysia will be Asiasoft who are listing the standard edition for RM125. Pricing for the Collector's Edition will be RM250 which includes:

• Diablo 3 helms and weapons for transmogrification
• A spectral Hound minion
• 3 additional character slots
• A World of Warcraft in-game companion pet called the Treasure Goblin
• Starcraft II Crusader Battle.net portraits
• Malthael decals
• A full-colour hardcover art book
• A 2 disc Blu-ray/DVD Behind-the-scenes set
• A limited edition Reaper of Souls mouse pad

The previously reported Samsung GamePad looks to be getting the combo treatment as it is now available bundled with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Game Edition. It also comes with a HDMI adapter which sort of reveals Samsung's intentions. Rather than use the Tab 3 8.0 attached to the GamePad (too heavy and doesn't fit), you're supposed to hook up the tablet to a HDTV and use it like a console with the GamePad connecting via Bluetooth 4.0. Unfortunately, the dual-core Tab 3 8.0 isn't really the best Android based console there is in terms of performance but it should do for now. Hopefully, Samsung will hook up the GamePad with more game capable devices or just have the HDMI cable plus GamePad combo for those with a game-worthy device. No specific pricing or Malaysia release dates were available yet, but we'll update you as soon as they become available.

While the HTC Desire 400 dual-SIM smartphone has been officially listed, there doesn't seem to be any big announcement for it. To top it all off, the two main HTC sites it is listed at show different tech specs for this entry level to midrange smartphone. Piecing tech specs together, the HTC Desire 400 has a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB storage plus microSD support, a 1800 mAh battery and a 4.3-inch screen with 480 x 800 pixel resolutions. However, the HTC Russia listing says it will have an 8MP rear camera with LED flash while the HTC Ukrain site has it at 5MPs along with just a dual-core processor. It could just mean that there is a different version for each country but regardless of which listing it is on, there is still no pricing for the dual-SIM Desire 400. No specific Malaysia release dates or pricing either but we should get a global listing soon. 

Exabytes Network Sdn Bhd recently announced that they have held the CGM Game Jam 2013 successfully with the help of the Multimedia Development Corporation. The competition covers international level game prototyping development with involvement from 34 local game developers and university college students. The competition was held during a 36-hour marathon from 14 December 2013 to 15 December 2013 on site at Exabytes Setiawalk, Puchong. This year's CGM Game Jam 2013 happened in Malaysia, Japan and Thailand with the main prize winners getting return tickets to Japan for a tour of Japanese game development companies inclusive of accomadation and board. Other prizes included 5000 cash credits of mobile network advertisement for future game application promotion through tapsmart. The Malaysian winners of the competition were Digital Ark, a year-old local startup company consisting of Shah-Arif, Muhammad Aliff and Shah-Qays.

Samsung's La Fleur Collection of smartphones and tablets is aimed at the trendy modern women with various floral patterns on the casings. The latest addition to this collection is the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini La Fleur Edition which was officially announced recently. Going for a patterned red look with chrome sides the smartphone looks like a smartphone in red cheongsam which could go great with a matching outfit for the coming New Year. Tech specs for the smartphone include a 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display and 8MP rear camera. Priced from EUR417 (RM1878) the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini La Fleur Edition will be available from January 2014 with a Malaysia release date sometime afterwards. 

While Maxis has already started their Festive Sale with the HTC One, Huawei Ascend Y511, Samsung Galaxy Ace 3and Samsung Galaxy Y Neo, the list doesn't yet have a tablet or phablet which Maxis are changing with the addition of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 LTE version and Asus Fonepad HD 7. The Tab 3 8.0 is going from RM699 while the Fonepad HD 7 is going from RM399. As with the previous Festive Sale offer, the plans are fairly affordable but you have to sign up for a 24-month postpaid contract so check out the table and links in the article for more details.

Samsung is expected to release 4 new tablets in early 2014 but already, rumours about the release dates, names and tech specs have appeared as well. These new tablets will supposedly include the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 or SM-T320/T325, the  Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1  or SM-T520/T525, the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 or SM-P900/P905 and the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite or SM-T110/T111. While the first three tablets will be headed for the "Pro" user, the Tab 3 Lite seems to be for the more budget conscious user with a price tag of around EUR100 (RM450). Regarding tech specs, the Pro tablets will have 4G LTE while the Tab 3 Lite is limited to just 3G, a 7-inch screen and is only available in white. The Pro tablets will be available in black and white and have 16GB storage except for the Note Pro 12.2 which will have 32GB. Other tech specs for the Note Pro 12.2 include a 12.2-inch display with 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, 3GB RAM, quad-core Snapdragon processor and chipset and massive 9500 mAh battery. The other Pro tablets are expected to arrive with Super AMOLED displays. Release dates on the other hand are expected at week 2 of 2014 for the Tab 3 Lite, week 6-7 for the Tab Pro 8.4 and Note Pro 12.2 (probably during the MWC Expo) and week 8 for the Note Pro 12.2 with Malaysia release dates to be expected afterwards. 

While they've already beat everyone to the punch by releasing a 77-inch curved 4K OLED TV, LG are going a step further by announcing that they will reveal a 105-inch Curved screen LCD TV at CES 2014. The major difference here asides from the extra 38 inches is that the screen will be LCD based and not OLED which is more expensive to make. This is thought to be due to better TFT technology that has resulted in a more even backlight over the curved screen surface. This new LG LCD TV may be named the 105UB9 and offer a pixel resolution of up to 5120 x 2160 making it a 4K+ UHD TV. While it may be less expensive to manufacture LG have yet to reveal any pricing or other tech specs just yet so we'll have to wait for January 2014 for that. No Malaysia release dates were available either but we can't imagine it being bought for normal consumer purposes, unless you've got your own mini movie theater of course.

While Samsung is rumoured to be revealing many things at the MWC Expo 2014, including the Samsung Galaxy S5, some rumours have come up that they may do a pre-MWC Expo event where they reveal their first Tizen smartphone officially. The Tizen operating system is Samsung's foray into the mobile operating system market and could help them break free of Android. There have already been some Tizen powered devices in the form of tablets but so far, no official Tizen powered Samsung smartphone has been released yet. This rumour comes due to invites from Tizen backers for an event on 23 February 2014 which is one day before the MWC Expo. The exact quote is:

“an exclusive sneak preview of the newest Tizen devices as well as an opportunity to learn about the major milestones that the Tizen project has hit since last year’s event”

While the quote could be referring to the more recent Tizen powered tablet, many are hoping that it could also mean a Tizen powered smartphone from Samsung. Unfortunately, it probably won't be Tizen 3.0 when the event comes around as this version has been scheduled for Q3 of 2014.