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Sony Malaysia has already sent out the invites showing that the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual and Xperia M5 Dual are both coming to Malaysia on 25 August 2015. Announced previously, the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual is the larger 6-inch full HD display smartphone of the two that offers a slim and 8.2mm thin design with 13MP Exmor RS cameras for both the front and back. The Sony Xperia M5 on the other hand packs in a 20.5MP rear camera with Hybrid AF, up to ISO 3200 and video and image stabilization. The M5 will also feature an IP65 rated waterproof metal body, the latest 64-bit 2GHz Helio X10 MediaTek processor, 3GB RAM and a 5-inch FHD display. No details yet on pricing information but both are the dual-SIM variety and we'll be on hand to check them out next week, so stay tuned for that.

Panasonic recently launched their new Toughbook CF-54 HD, Toughbook CF-MX4 notebooks and Toughpad FZ-X1 tablet for Malaysia. All three are ruggedized devices that are designed to take drops, shocks and spills with no problems. Aimed squarely at those who need a tough field device in the automotive, delivery and health care industries, there is the business rugged Toughbook CF-MX4, semi rugged Toughbook CF-54 and fully rugged IP68 rated Toughpad FZ-X1 tablet. While the notebooks are powered by the latest 5th generation vPro secure Intel processors, they also have Windows 8.1 Pro on-board as well. The Toughpad FZ-X1 tablet runs on a Qualcomm S4 Pro and Android 2.2 but another version also offers a Windows option. All are available in Malaysia with the Toughbook CF-54 going for USD 2349 (RM9815), the CF-MX4 for USD 1949 (RM8144) and Toughpad FZ-X1 for USD 1499 (RM6263). In related news, Panasonic is also launching their ASEAN Configuration Centre currently operating in Johor Baru for regional support which according to them, should help lower transportation costs.

ASUS Malaysia are making it official as they just announced that the ASUS ZenFone Selfie is coming to Malaysia on 30 August 2015 (next Sunday) at Mid Valley Megamall, Centre Court, Ground Floor. Featuring the same ASUS ZenFone 2 design, the ZenFone Selfie brings 13MP cameras with dual LED flash and laser autofocus for both the front and back. Other tech specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB storage, a 5.5-inch FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and a 3000 mAh battery. Already, ASUS Malaysia have launched their ASUS Cosplay Selfie Challenge to win your very own ASUS ZenFone Selfie which is still going on. No news yet on Malaysia pricing details but it is currently going for 15999 INR (RM1014) in India which could mean that it will go for RM999 to RM1099 over here. Stay tuned and we'll find out more next weekend.

We most recently saw a dual camera setup on the Honor 6 Plus smartphone and it offered hardware-based bokeh shots for those who like to blur or zoom in to certain portions of the picture after it has been taken. According to rumours and serial leaker @upleaks, the Lenovo Vibe S1 could be the world's first smartphone to have a dual camera setup on the front, so you can take bokeh selfie shots. While we estimate that the two front cameras are at most 8MP each, other tech specs includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage + microSD, a 5-inch FHD display, 13MP rear camera with LED flash and Android 5.0 Lollipop. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet, but as always with such rumours, do take this with a pinch of salt.

ASUS Malaysia recently offered a sneak preview of things to come including the upcoming ASUS ZenPad tablets and a new ZenFone. ASUS seems to have made that official by recently announcing the start of their ASUS Cosplay Selfie Challenge to win the ASUS ZenFone Selfie. The ASUS ZenFone Selfie is a ZenFone 2 smartphone with 13MP PixelMaster cameras with dual LED flash for both the front and back with all the latest tech specs and features including a 64-bit Intel processor and laser autofocus. It should make an excellent prize for the ASUS Cosplay Selfie Challenge which you can enter via the steps below:

1. Post your most creative Cosplay Selfie at the ASUS Cosplay Selfie Challenge event page athttp://www.facebook.com/asusmalaysia with the #zensationroadshow hashtag
2. Get as many LIKES as you can to be in the running for the contest
3. Visit the ASUS ZenFone Selfie Launch at Mid Valley Megamall, Centre Court, Ground Floor on 30 August 2015 from 11am to 2pm for the final challenge and winner announcment.

After months of guessing the upcoming Android M name, Google has made it official by putting up an Android statue holding a Marshmallow outside of the building. Previously, Android 5.0 was codenamed L and eventually called Lollipop. It turns out when Android 6.0 comes out later this year, it will likely be called Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The Android 6.0 SDK is currently available for developers looking to update while the final Developer Preview is also available for download. New features expected to come with Android MarshMallow include a Doze feature that will induce a deeper sleep during standby therefore improving battery life. Fingerprint scanning will also be built into the operating system along with a new permissions model for apps management. No Malaysia release dates for when Android 6.0 Marshmallow is coming for all of the various Malaysian smartphones but such updates will likely take time, with a probable release sometime at the end of the year. In related news, Google's Project Ara modular smartphone has been delayed to 2016.

Sony Malaysia recently launched their newest Sony α7R II, Cyber-shot RX10 II and Cyber-shot RX100 IV digital cameras for Malaysia. Packing in a 42.4MP full-frame Sony Exmor R CMOS sensor featuring ISO up to 102400, high speed AF with 3999 focal plane phase detection AF and 5-axis image stabilization, the α7R II is a lightweight but durable interchangeable lens digital camera for the professional and semi-professional constantly on the move. Even when zoomed in, the amount of detail and resolution for images caught with the α7R II are simply stunning, which perhaps justifies the Malaysia pricing of RM11999 for just the body. The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 II and Cyber-shot RX100 IV on the other hand offer high-end performance at value pricing with the high-zoom RX10 II going for RM5299, while the RX100 IV goes for RM3799. The two feature the world's first 1.0 type stacked Exmor RS CMOS sensor, with the RX10 II packing in a ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-200mm (35mm equivalent) F2.8 lens. All three digital cameras feature fully tiltable XGA OLED Tru-finder displays and built-in 4K video recording making the Cyber-shot RX100 IV one of the smallest 4K video recorders in the market that we've seen to date. The Sony α7R II and Cyber-shot RX10 II are available for pre-order while the RX100 IV is currently available for purchase.

Like the OnePlus One before it, Maxis is now offering invites for those Malaysians who want the OnePlus 2. Tech specs and features for the OnePlus 2 include a graphite-cooled Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, USB Type-C port, fingerprint sensor and much more. As usual of the previous Maxis-OnePlus deal, this Maxis-OnePlus 2 deal appears to be both exclusive and limited, so if you want to get the OnePlus 2 with a Maxis plan then head on over to the Maxis OnePlus 2 site soon.

As expected, Samsung have unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ smartphone at the recent Galaxy Unpacked event. Bearing the same dual-curved screen on both sides the Galaxy S6 edge+ bumps up the screen size to a larger 5.7-inch 2K display. As with the Galaxy Note 5, the Galaxy S6 edge+ does not pack in a microSD slot but ups the storage options to 32GB and 64GB along with 4GB of RAM and the latest and greatest Samsung Exynos 7420 processor. Camera tech specs remain the same with a 16MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture and optical image stabilization along with a 5MP front camera with f/1.9 aperture. It also has 4G LTE Cat 9 connectivity with NFC and Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) to accomodate the upcoming Samsung Pay feature. Again like the Note 5, the Galaxy S6 edge+ also packs in quick wireless charging but the wireless charger does not come bundled. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but again the Galaxy S6 edge+ will be released in the US from 21 August 2015. As such we expect the Galaxy S6 edge+ to make an appearance in Malaysia by the end of the month.

After months of rumours, Samsung have officially announced their Samsung Galaxy Note 5 phablet for public consumption. Gone is the artificial leather backside to be replaced with a very Galaxy S6-like glass and metal back and thinner profile. Featuring a new 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 2K or QHD resolution, the new Note 5 packs in the same S Pen but it can now be auto ejected. As rumoured, it also packs in tech specs that include the latest Samsung Exynos 7420 processor, 4GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB storage options, a 16MP rear camera with wide f/1.9 aperture, optical image stabilization and auto real-time HDR along with a 5MP front camera with f/1.9 aperture and a fingerprint sensor. There are obvious sacrifices to this new look as the battery is now a smaller 3000 mAh and there is no option for any microSD slot. On the other hand, it is one of the first smartphones to have quick wireless charging with a 2 hour charge time. No Malaysia release date or pricing details yet but it is expected to arrive in the US on 21 August 2015. We expect the Malaysia release to be within the same month of August 2015.