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It isn't a big secret that mobile devices are jumping onto the 64-bit bandwagon. We've already seen any number of 64-bit tablets but it appears that the first 64-bit smartphone from HTC may well be a model going by the codename of HTC A11. Reports indicate that it could be under the Desire branding and midrange tech specs that include:

• 1.4GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
• 4.7-inch display (480 x 854 pixel resolution)
• 5MP rear camera (no LED flash) + VGA front camera. 
• Android 4.4.2

For quite some time now, Samsung has been rumoured to be making a smartphone with a wrap-around display. This comes from it's flexible YOUM display and patents of such a wrap-around device which technically would make it an edge-to-edge smartphone with no bezels. According to reports from Korea, Samsung has begun testing such a device thanks to news from component suppliers. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has been rumoured to be this smartphone, however, do take such a rumour with a good pinch of salt as it seems like too much of a big change for the phablet. Instead it would be more likely to be the Samsung Galaxy Round 2 based off of the previous curved screen device, the Samsung Galaxy Round. The timing does coincide with previously leaked roadmaps for flexible displays though so we're still hopeful somewhat. In the meantime, check out the previous wrap-around patent images on how the next flexible display smartphone from Samsung could look like.

The super-thin Huawei Ascend P7 is currently the company's main flagship smartphone but in terms of screen protection it usually uses a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. Huawei CEO, Richard Yu recently showed off a Huawei Ascend P7 with a sapphire crystal display even to the point of daring journalists to scratch it with a knife. He also went on to say that more 'Shocking products' will be coming from  Huawei soon. We have no idea what sort of tech specs these 'shocking' devices may have but Huawei has been on a roll recently, revealing the Huawei Honor 6 and other devices. A metal body Huawei Ascend D3 is rumoured to be coming soon at the upcoming IFA 2014 in September where it, the Sapphire crystal display Huawei Ascend P7 and other 'shocking' devices could appear. Still no details on Malaysia release dates, tech specs, features or pricing but we'll be waiting for more good stuff from Huawei Malaysia so stay tuned. In the meantime, do check out our review of the Huawei Ascend P7 as the tech specs for a Sapphire crystal display version probably wouldn't be much different from the original.

The rumoured Nokia Superman smartphone has been leaked as the Nokia Lumia 730, successor to the Nokia Lumia 720. On top of that, pictures of the smartphone have recently leaked. Looking to be a slim and narrow smartphone for the midrange, the Lumia 730 should have similar midrange tech specs. These Lumia 730 tech specs could include a 1.2GHZ quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB storage, 4.7-inch display with 720p resolution, 6.5MP rear camera with LED flash and 2000 mAh battery. The leaked pictures don't reveal much else except that it could be running an update to Windows Phone called the Lumia Debian Red but this could be an exclusive skin rather than a full Windows Phone update like the recent Windows Phone Cyan update. No details on Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but it should be coming soon.

After Microsoft practically killed off every other Nokia phone not running Windows Phone, it seems that new Nokia devices made entirely by Nokia could be coming soon. This comes from hiring ads for those who would be capable of designing a new Android smartphone. This rumour has more or less been confirmed by Sebastian Nyström, Senior Vice President of Strategy who has confirmed that Nokia is currently developing new products and therefore needs some more talent to help develop it. No confirmed tech specs or features yet, but we expect that when they do come, these new Nokia devices will be powered by Android and have a renewed focus on the cameraphone. Nokia still owns a number of phone patents and HERE maps so it could very well happen, unless Microsoft get antsy about it. No Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet but let's just hope that Nokia do a better job than their previous Nokia X range of Android smartphones.

Xiaomi has officially announced the 4G LTE capable version of their Xiaomi Redmi Note phablet. Like a few others who have followed this method, it means that the 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor in the Redmi Note has been replaced with an LTE capable 1.6GHz Snapdragon 400 processor. The new Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G is currently priced at 999 Yuan (RM519) which is about RM10 more than the RM509 the current 3G capable Redmi Note is going for. No news on Malaysia release dates or pricing just yet, but it seems quite likely that the pricing will be just RM519, especially if Xiaomi Malaysia want to maintain their value-priced momentum. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G tech specs are listed below:

• 1.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 (MSM8928) processor
• 2GB RAM
• 8GB storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 5.5-inch display (720 x 1280 pixel resolution)
• 13MP rear camera (LED flash) + 5MP front camera
• Supports 4G LTE (1900/2300/2600MHz), Single SIM, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 LE
• 3100 mAh battery

While ASUS Malaysia have yet to make any announcements, it seems that the 16GB version of the ASUS ZenFone 5 (A501CG) smartphone may soon get a price drop down to RM519. Originally retailing for RM599 for the 1GB RAM version, this price-cut version not only offers 2GB of RAM but also the aforementioned 16GB of storage instead of the 8GB of storage space it started out with. Other tech specs and features remain the same and are listed below. While we got this information from local distributors, there is still no news yet on availability, which ASUS Malaysia will no doubt come out with soon. For now, check out the tech specs below and stay tuned for further developments.

• ASUS ZenFone 5 (A510CG)
• 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z2560 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 5-inch display (720 x 1280 pixel resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 3)
• 8MP rear camera (Sony BSI sensor, f/2.0, LED flash, 5-element lens)
• Supports Dual SIM, 3G, WiFi, GPS, ASUS ZenUI
• Android 4.3 (upgradeable to Android 4.4 KitKat)
• RM519

We've covered the arrival of a 4.5-inch display version for the ASUS ZenFone 4 recently and now ASUS Malaysia has officially confirmed the availability of the ASUS ZenFone 4 (A450CG) smartphone. While retaining most of the tech specs from the original ASUS ZenFone 4, the key differences include a 4.5-inch display with 854 x 480 pixel resolution, an 8MP PixelMaster rear camera, 8GB of storage and a larger 1750 mAh battery. Another welcome feature includes Android 4.4 KitKat right out of the box while other features such as a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 layer on the screen and Dual SIM support remain the same. The larger 8MP rear camera now means that this ZenFone 4 has the Low-light feature so you can take great pictures even in the dark. The ASUS ZenFone 4 (A450CG) should be available at all major stores and authorized distributors at a price of RM369. We'll let you know more as soon as we get a review unit so stay tuned for further developments.

Calling all large smartphone fans (especially those looking to replace their current 7-inch smartphones), ASUS Malaysia is now offering their slim and trim 8GB ASUS Fonepad 7 (FE170CG) smartphone for just RM429. The tablet with smartphone capabilities features the new ASUS ZenUI which can be upgraded to Android 4.4 KitKat and connects to 3G at speeds of up to 42Mbps. It supports Dual SIM and offers tech specs which include a 1.2gHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor, 1GB RAM and for this promotion, 8GB worth of storage. A 2MP rear camera and VGA front camera round up the other features along with GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and up to 64GB microSD support. The slimmer bezels on this version of the Fonepad 7 make it more compact and easier to carry around while the low promo price of RM429 should be available at the larger stores and authorized distributors here in Malaysia.

Lenovo ups the ante with their new officially announced Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro smartphone. The smartphone joins other higher-end flagship smartphones with a 6-inch display featuring a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, resulting in a pixel density of 490 ppi. Other notable tech specs and features include a 2.5GHZ Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB RAM, Android 4.4, 4G LTE connectivity, dual-SIM support, a 4000 mAh battery and a 16MP rear camera with BSI sensor, optical image stabilization and 4K video recording. Featuring very thin bezels, the Vibe Z2 Pro is only 7.7mm thin and looks to have a brushed metal unibody chassis in black, gold and titanium. Camera features include a low-light mode, manual mode and much more. Unfortunately, there are still no Malaysia release dates or pricing so stay tuned for more updates.