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Samsung and LG both recently came out with curved display smartphones in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Round and LG G Flex. While both show off what each company can do with flexible display technology, both don't really show off what a flexible display smartphone can do. Samsung looks to be changing that as they are applying for a US patent for a flexible wraparound display smartphone much like the one earlier seen at CES 2013 when Samsung showed off their Youm display devices. The patent application mentions that it is about a "Method and apparatus for operating functions of portable terminal having bended display" and indicates that this could be one of the first of Samsung's bended display smartphones, which were earlier spotted in a roadmap slide.

The Sony Xperia Z1s is supposedly the mini international version of Sony's flagship Xperia Z1 cameraphone. What makes it so different from all the other mini smartphones is that while the battery and screen size have been shrunk down to 4.3-inch display sized smartphone, the Xperia Z1s retains most of the hardware that makes the Xperia Z1 such an awesome cameraphone. This includes tech specs like the Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM and a 20.7MP camera. Recently, leaked images of the Sony Xperia Z1s have leaked confirming this. While the overall design looks more or less the same as the Z1, the shrink makes the bezels look larger than they really are. The only noticeable change seems to be the Sony brand instead of DoCoMo which came out in the Japan only version. No details on specific Malaysia release dates but we expect the official announcment to come any day now. For now, check out the pics of the Sony Xperia Z1s in this article.

Motorola has finally launched their Moto G smartphone. The little brother of the previously released for-US-markets-only Motorola Moto X, this smartphone is the international version of the Moto X and while it doesn't offer as many customization options, it makes up for it by offering some impressive midrange specs and an entry-level price. Going for an awesome price of $179 (RM571) without any SIM card, the Moto G could easily be Motorola's smartphone solution for the masses. Tech specs for the Motorola Moto G include:

• 1.2GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor
• 8GB / 16GB storage + 2 years 50GB Google Drive
• 4.5-inch display (1280 x 720, 329ppi)
• 5MP rear camera (LED flash, 4x digital zoom, slow motion, Auto HDR, Panorama, Tap to focus) + 1.3MP camera
• 129.9 x 65.9 x 6.0-11.6mm | 143g
• Supports 3G + GPS + Bluetooth 4.0 + WiFi
• 2070 mAh battery (24 hour usage)
• Android 4.3 (upgradeable to Android 4.4)

The rumour that Apple may be making a smartwatch called the Apple iWatch in 2014 is getting more meat and details as other rumours pop up. One of the latest is that we may be getting two types or sizes of Apple iWatch come this 2014, a 1.7-inch Apple iWatch for men and a 1.3-inch Apple iWatch for women. This rumour comes courtesy of analyst David Hsieh who has been quite accurate so far about previous Apple products. While this prediction does not mention how exactly each Apple iWatch may look or what tech specs they may have, it is a very logical conclusion. Traditionally, watches are very different in terms of size for men and women, after all, you probably won't see a large Rolex or sports watch on a woman's wrist or vice versa. While Apple have traditionally followed the one-size-fits-all design paradign they recently changed this approach when they released the Apple iPhone 5S and Apple iPhone 5C, so the rumour of two different Apple iWatch smartwatches according to gender sounds like the right way to go. As usual, do take this with a pinch of salt, as a rumour remains a rumour until it is proven.

Back in August 2013, a couple of images leaked for the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9982 which appeared to be a BlackBerry Z10 with Porsche Design elements. Recently, the smartphone has surfaced again, this time in a hands-on video. In this video it doesn't reveal much in terms of tech specs or features but if it is Z10 based, it would probably use the same hardware of a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 4.2-inch display and 1800 mAh battery. At the time of writing, the Z10 is currently priced at RM1899 so a BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9982 model could go for just a bit more than this and not the RM6000 or so it was initially expected to cost. No specific Malaysia release dates were available but it should be within the region soon. Check out the video for your self in this article.

Samsung Malaysia recently teased a rather familiar image of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids tablet on their Facebook page, which is almost a sure indication that parents in Malaysia may soon have the option to get a kid friendly tablet not made by a toy maker or educational outfit. Originally announced in August 2013, the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids initially had a release for the US, UK, Europe, China and Africa and came with a number of brightly coloured grips, stands and other accessories. Tech specs for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids remains the same and includes:

• 1.2GHz dual-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage + up to 32GB microSD
• 7-inch TFT display (1024 x 600)
• 3MP rear camera + 1.3MP front camera
• 4000 mAh battery
• supports WiFi + Bluetooth 3.0 + USB 2.0 + C Pen stylus
• Android 4.1

While the Samsung NX300M mirrorless smart camera has been available for some time, Samsung recently revealed that it is actually running a camera-based version of their Tizen operating system. The smart camera offers tech specs which include a 20.3MP sensor, 180-degree rotateable display, WiFi and NFC. Apparently Samsung have been quietly releasing Tizen OS based devices to see how the market would react and so far, response has been more or less favourable. The Samsung NX300M is available in South Korea for 890000 won (RM2652) and we should see more such cameras soon as Samsung intend to add on more functionality such as Maps and perhaps navigation. No news on Malaysia release dates or Malaysia pricing but we'll keep you posted as to any new developments.

The LG G Flex is more than just the other only curved screen smartphone currently in existance, it also has a number of other features. According to LG, one of the more innovative ones is the self healing back which LG have demoed with a video showing scratches made on the backside of the chassis disappearing. According to LG, the 6-inch curved display offers a better movie viewing experience similar to that on an IMAX screen as it makes it seem multi-layer instead of just a flat surface. In addition to these two features, LG are also releasing a number of accessories to go with the LG G Flex which includes a Quick Window cover, the Vest casing and various USB OTG cable connectors. Check out the pics and video for yourself in this article.

Nokia has a habit of giving codenames to their upcoming products and devices. A recent leak by serial leaker evleaks shows that Nokia has 5 new codenames coming up in the form of Goldfinger, Moneypenny, Normandy, Phantom and Spinel. Both Goldfinger and Moneypenny are based on James Bond names but there isn't any clue yet which products these codenames are related to. The Spinel codename on the other hand could be related to another metal-clad smartphone or device. For the most part evleaks has been very accurate with all these Nokia codenames, so we should expect another 5 new Nokia devices soon. However, this is still a rumour so do take it with a small pinch of salt.

Lenovo has recently launched the IdeaPad Flex, a dual-mode notebook PC with a 10-point multitouch touchscreen from $680 (RM2173). Like so many other convertible-like notebooks you can flip the hinge about 300 degrees (with the keyboard facing down) to transforem into a tablet with a stand. Tech specs for the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex includes an Intel Core i3 processor, 4GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT740M graphics, 14-inch display with 10-point multitouch and 1366 x 768 pixel resolution. The notebook weighs in at 2kg with measurements going at 343 x 250 x 21mm. Other features include a 720p webcam, Dolby certified speakers and a 48Wh battery which according to Lenovo should last for about 6 hours or so. We suspect that this is a lower-end version of the Lenovo Flex 14 which is already available in Malaysia at RM2299 with the same design but with higher-end specs so it shouldn't be that long before a Malaysia release date for this version is announced. There is also a larger 15.6-inch display version called the Lenovo Flex 15.